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COLLECTIONS
ON THE
HISTORY or ALBANY,
FROM ITS
DISCOVERY TO THE PRESENT TIME,
WITH
Xotices of its ^atitlir ^institutions,
AND
BIOailAPHICAL SKETCHES OF CITIZENS DECEASED.
VOL. in.
ALBANY, N. Y. :
J. MUNSELL, 82 STATE STREET.
1S70.
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PREFACE
Since the second volume of these Collections was issued, a portion of
the Dutch records in the county clerk's office has been translated by
Prof. Pearson of Union College, and published. The edition was quite
small, and being now out of print, the contents of the volume have been
incorporated in this work, and are about equally divided between this and
the succeeding volume. The value and importance of these records as a
portion of the history of Albany, must have an increased appreciation
with the lapse of time. They are the oldest public records that have
come down to us, and make us acquainted with the names, abodes, and acts
of the people that occupied these streets in the earliest times. The amount
of labor bestowed upon their translation and annotation can hardly be
estimated by the reader. When we consider the uninviting nature of the
subject ; the illegible condition of the records themselves, and their extent ;
the necessity of acquiring a language that has become obsolete among us ;
the necessary knowledge of individuals whose names are concealed under
peculiar pseudonyms, and also of their personal history, requiring many
years of patient research and familiarity to identify them ; we cannot too
highly admire the courage and perseverance that led to the accomplish-
ment of the work ; a work which might never again have found one so
competent to its performance. It is no small claim upon the gratitude
of the descendants of those ancient citizens, that it enables them to
identify their ancestors, to know whence they came, and when and where
they lived. These particulars will be further elucidated in the next
volume by diagrams of the streets, with the dimensions of the lots and
the names of their occupants, more than two centuries ago, and their
successors down to the present century ; forming a very curious directory,
which is also the work of Prof. Pearson.
The remainder of the volume is made up as usual, of a variety of mat-
ters relating to Albany and its immediate vicinity. The Notes from the
Newspapers form an interesting chrouulogy of recent events, embruciug
iv P)-eface.
the years 1865, 1866, and 1867. An unusual number of notable citi-
zens finished their respective missions during those years, of whom sketches
are given, and portraits also, when they could be procured. In a few in-
stances the paternity of these articles has been lost, although it has been
the intention of the publisher, as they are wholly obtained from the city
papers, faithfully to acknowledge the sources from whence they are derived.
It is proposed to add another volume to this series, in order to com-
plete the records of the county herein partially given, and to bring down
the annals of the city to the end of the year 1870. In no case is it de-
signed to repeat anything in these volumes, unless by more recent in-
vestigations and discoveries much new material has been found, rendering
it important to restate the subject. In answer to the question sometimes
put, whether this series of Eistorical Collections is a reprint of the Annals
of Albany^ it is now distinctly stated that none of these papers have
heretofore been printed in either of these works.
CONTENTS.
Introduction to Albany County Records, vii
Albany County Records, 1654-78, 1
Notes from the Newspapers, 1865-67, 225
The Cruise of the Katy-Did, 390
Notes of Travelers, 393
Origin of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Albany, 411
Albany County in the year 1813 425
Albany City in the year 1813, 428
The Stafford Family, 44O
Anneke Janse, 459
Colonel Lewis Benedict, 465
Index, 469
ILLUSTRATIONS.
Peter Stuyvesant, (Frontispiece)
Broadway M. E. Sunday School, 245
Congress Hall, 246
Eliphalet Nott, 282
Dr. Howard Townsend, 344
Clark B. Cochrane, 350
Dclavan House, 354
Original plan of Union College, , 401
Spencer Stafford, 445
Court Street, 1796, 446
Stafford's Store, 447
Stafford's Dwelling house, 448
Diagram of South Pearl Street, 458
Medallion portrait of Lewis Benedict, 465
Tomb of Col. Benedict, 467
INTRODUCTION" TO ALBANY COUNTY RECORDS.
Among the registers kept in the office of the clerk of the county of Albany, seven vohimes of
the earhest records, viz : three labelled Deeds, two Notarial Papers, one Mortgages, and one
WUls, are wholly or in part written in the Dutch language, and contain a variety of papers —
deeds, bonds, mortgages, contracts, wills, vendue sales, inventories of personal estates, marriage
contracts, proposals and sales of the slaughter, and of the wine and beer excise, leases, affidavits,
indentures of apprenticeship, powers of attorney, correspondence with the governor and coun-
cil, proceedings of Indian councils, in a word, records of all such formal transactions as were
usually drawn up by and acknowledged before the chief officer of Fort Orange, or the secretary
of the village of Beverwyk. All these are original papers bearing the autograph signatures of
the parties concerned, such being the custom of the Dutch, whose statutes were based on the
civil or Roman law. This custom continued many years after the Dutch West India Company
ceased to bear rule over the province of New Netherlaud. The earliest registers were simply
quires stitched together, which at a later date were gathered up by some one ignorant of the
language, and bound and labelled regardless of dates or subjects.
The records contained in this and the succeeding volume are a translation of all the papers
bound in the two volumes labelled Deeds A and B. These documents are of a miscellaneous
character, ranging in date from 1654 to 1678, and are in the handwriting of the following officers :
Johannes Dtckman appointed commies,* in 1651, held the office till July, 1655, when he was
incapacitated by insanity. His earliest records extant begin August 19, 1654, and end July 7,
1655. They comprise nearly one hundred and fifty pages of volume B, and are a severe trial to
the patience of any one who tries to decypher them, some portions being quite illegible.
JoHAN De Deckere was appointed to succeed officer Dyckman, the 21st of June, 16.55 ; his
first official act is recorded on July 7th, following, and the last on the fith of July, 1656. He was
evidently an officer of good capacity and spirit. His correspondence with Governor Stuyvesant,
shows clearly that his office was anything but a sinecure.
Johannes Db La Montagne received his appointment as vice director and commies the 28th
of September, 1656 ; his first official act was recorded 12th of October, following, the last on
the 24th of October, 1664. He was accompanied by Johannes Provoost in the capacity ot clerk, in
whose beautiful handwriting the register was mostly kept during his administration A portion
of his record, from 17th of December, 1657, to 16th of July, 1659, are unfortunately missing.
Johannes Provoost served as secretary of Albany, Colonie of Rensselaerswyk and Schene-
tady, from the 12th of November, 1664, to the 8th of August, 1665, when he was succeeded by
Dirk Van Schelldtne, who came to Beverwyk, in 1660, in the capacity of notary public.
His first official act as secretary is dated September 10, 1665, and his last the 9th of August, 1668.
LuDovicus CoBES followed him in the same office on the 5th of September, 1668, and continued
until the 24th of October, 167.3, when
Johannes Provoost was reinstated and held the office until the 11th of August, 1675.
Robert Livingston became secretary of Albany, September, 1675, and held the office till 1721,
when he resigned in favor of his son Philip.
In addition to the above officers Adrian Van Ilpendam acted as notary public in Albany from
the 16th of August, 1669, to the 12th of November, 1685, his official acts being recorded in the
volumes entitled Notanal Papers.
These papers now first translated contain the oldest public records extant relating to the city
and county of Albany. Hitherto they have been sealed books. Until the year 1865 they were
not even included in the indexes of the office ; and only now and then a curious antiquarian
had patience to bring to light their hidden contents. If they have no other value to the legal
profession, the informal methods of conveying and pledging real and personal property, afford
an interesting view of the simplicity of those times. The local historian will find the facts here
recorded in many cases new. The many curious customs long since disused, and the habits
and manners of a rude, border community, are clearly portrayed ; and inasmuch as the earliest
church registers before 16a3 are lost, these records furnish in many cases the only authentic
facts respecting the first settlers of Albany and the upper Hudson.
There is scarcely a Dutch family in this region, the names of whose original ancestors from
Fatherland may not be found here written (if the record be rightly interpreted), often hundreds
of times and in various and interesting business relations. The right interpretation of these names,
however, is a matter of considerable difficulty, only to be acquired after great familiarity with the
writings in which they occur. This difficulty arises mainly from the constant disuse of sur-
names, a custom brought from Fatherland and practiced here more or less, a hundred years
after the settlement of the country. Thus the original ancestors of the family of Schuyler were
Philip and David Pieterse, brothers; of Douvv, Volkert Janse; of Wendell, Evert Janse; of
Vander Poel. Wynant Gerritse ; of Hun, Harmen Tomase ; of Van Buren, Cornells Maasen ; of
Visscher, Harmen Bastiaense ; of Van Benthuysen, Paulus Marteuse; of Vosburgh, Pieter
Jacobse; of Van Schaick, Goosen Gerritse; of Groesbeeck, WilleniClaase, etc.
* Commies may usually be translated clerk, but lierc it signitics the chief officer of I'oit Orange.
viii Introduction to Albany County Records.
In the following pages the surnames have been supplied in brackets [ ] as often as it was
thought necessary, and to such persons chiefly whose names are still pei-petuated in the ancient
county of Albany. It should be remembered, however, that many of the persons named in this
volume never obtained a permanent foothold here. The little hamlet of Beverwyk for fifty years
or more, was mainly a trading station ; the resort of adventurers from New Amsterdam and
Fatherland, particularly at the business season (June, July, and August). For convenience and
to obtain the burger's rights in trade they purchased houses and lots. This trading community
•was changeable, some departing, and others arriving to take their places. After the conquest
by the English, in 1664, many of this transient population retired, and immigration from Holland
soon ceased. , , ,
It will be noticed that the following conveyances are for lots m Beverwyk, or for lands beyond
the limits of Rensselaerswyk ; in Schenectady, Kinderhook, Claverack, Coxsackie. Catskill, etc.
The reason for this limitation is found, of course, in the fact that the manor lands were under a
different jurisdiction, leases and conveyances being made by and before the patroon and his
court. The identification of the village lots, here described, is rendered nearly impossible by
the brevity and vagueness of the descriptions, the streets and lanes being without names. A
few lots have been located, others may be, perhaps, by a long and patient examination and com-
parison.
The first settlement at Albany was clustered around Fort Orange, near the foot of Lydius
street ; for two reasons this was soon changed to higher ground farther north, along the present
Broadway,* first to avoid high water, and secondly to give space around the fort for free range
of the guns.t The old church near the fort was used till 1656, when another was erected in the
street at the junction of State street and Broadway, which made it necessary to lay out these
streets of unusual width. Broadway, however, as it approached the north gate and main guard
at Steuben street, was reduced to a mere cart path, and hence called the Fuyck,t a name very
commonly applied to the village instead of Beverwyk. It will be seen therefore, that Fort
Orange and Beverwyk, though often confounded, were two distinct localities.
Some years after the surrender of the province to the English, another fort called Fort Albany,
was built at the head of State street opposite the present Lodge street, and the old fort was
abandoned.! The lands in the vicinity of Fort Orange, as the conveyences of a later date show,
were mainly divided up into gardens, whilst the house lots, for safety, were mostly located
within the palisades, which then ran from the river up Hudson and Steuben streets, curving
north and south so as to join the new fort at the head of State street. Lots fronting on any
street west of Broadway, the highest being Berg, now Chapel street, were said to be " on the
hill." The contracted space within which the village was crowded led to a very minute division
of land in the best streets, and lots only fifteen to twenty feet wide, and of corresponding depth
were quite common.
At the period of these records most of the dwelhngs were built on four streets, viz : Broadway
from Hudson to Steuben ; State from Broadway to Chapel ; North Pearl to Steuben, and Chapel
from State to the palisades which crossed this street about half way between Maiden lane and
Steuben street ; Beaver, Norton, State between Broadway and the river called Staats's alley, Ex-
change and Steuben which extended only from Broadway to North Pearl street contained but
few dwellings ; Hudson fiom Broadway to Green being simply the rondivegh, and James street
a mere alley had no dwellings.
A word may be allowed, perhaps, in relation to this translation ; it is not claimed to be ele-
gant English, indeed, the original could hardly admit of such, unless a mere paraphrase, in-
stead of a tolerably literal rendering, were made of it. The translator was forced to contend with
a handwriting in many places almost illegible, with much bad spelling, bad grammar and obso-
lete phrases and law terms. A proper consideration, therefore, it is hoped, will be made of all
these difliculties in judging of this performance.
Whenever additions have been made they will in general be found enclosed in brackets [ ],
except the notes which have been made brief either for want of information, or because they
were thought sulHcient for the elucidation of the text. In annotating this volume the transla-
tor desires specially to acknowledge his indebtedness to the historical writings of Dr. E. B.
O'Callaghan and to the Annals of Albany compiled and published by Mr. Munsell.
* A great part of Fort Orange, was washed away in IBfiH, by liigh water, and application was made to Governor
Stuyvesaut, for assistance in rebuilding \t.—Dr.eds, ii, 12H.
t All grants for lands within fiOO paces of the fort were annulled in 1652, by the governor and council.— i)M«cA
Man-nscripts, v, 6, 25.
i: Albany "was formerly named the Fuyck, on account of two rows of houses standing there opposite to each
other; which being wide enough apart in the beginning finally ran quite together hke a Fuyck," i. e., hoopnet.—
Dankers and Sluyter's Journal, p. 31H. It is believed that no street in Beverwyk, would answer to this description
except Broadway, between State and Steuben streets, afterwards called Handelaer street.
%ln IBeo, when Dankers and Sluyter revisited the village the old fort was still standing; it had not then been long
enough abandoned for the palisades to fall away by decay. — Dankers and Sluyter^s Journal, p. 3'20.
ALBANY COUNTY RECORDS
Appeared before me Johannes De La Montagne,i in the service of the
Privileged West India Company, Clerk and Vice Director at Fort Orange
and the village of Beverwyck in the presence of Messrs. Rut Jacobsen"^
[Van Schoenderwoert] and Andries Herbertsen-^ [Constapel, Vander
Blaas], Commissaries' of the same jurisdiction, Thomas Jansen Miugael,
who declared that he had transferred, as, by these presents, he does trans-
fer and grant, in true, actual, and permanent possession, to the behoof of
Jan Roeloifsen [De Groyer], his heirs, or whomsoever may receive title or
action from him, the full half of a house and lot, lying in the village of
Beverwyck in New Netherland, with all permanent fixtures,'^ bounded
south by the street, north by the lot of Marcelus Janssen [Van Bommel],
east by a cross street and west by the hill, according to the patent given
by the Honorable Director General and Council of New Netherland, of
date 24th March, 1654, to the aforesaid Jan Roeloffsen,'^ including the
half of the aforesaid house, for the sum of one hundred and ten whole
merchantable beavers' [skins], which number of beavers the before men-
tioned Jan RoeloflFsen promises to pay in specie, without delay, on the
four and twentieth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand
six hundred and fifty-seven, for the payment of the same, pledging his
person and estate, personal and real, without any exception ; the said
Tliomas Janssen Mingael promising to free the said part of the aforesaid
house and lot from all seizures, demands or claims that he or any other
person may have upon said house and lot, renouncing all rights, laws,
or customs, repugnant to his real interest, and henceforth putting the
aforesaid Jan RoeloflFsen in full possession of said house and lot under a
pledge of his person and estate, movable and immovable, presentaud future.
Done in the village of Beverwyck in presence of Claas Heuderickse'^
1 Johannes Le Montagne sncceecled Johannes De Decker, as vice director and deputy at Fort
Orange, 28th Sept., 1656. Johannes Provoost was secretary, and Ludovicus Cohbes court mes-
senger. See p. 9, note.
2 Riitgor Jacobsen Van Schoenderwoert, alias Rut Van Woert, married Tryntje Jansen Van
Bristede of New Amsterdam, .3d June, 1646, and had two daughters and one son, viz : Margaret
who married Jan Jause Bleecker, Engel baptized in New Amsterdam, 10th April, 1650, and
Eyckert Rutgeraen.(?)
3 Andries Herbertsen, constapel (gunner), was at Fort Orange as early as 1654 ; 1662 he killed
Seger Cornelisse in self-defense, and his wife petitions in his favor; in 1662 he was deceased.
•» Kommlssaris. commissioner or magistrate.
5 Alles luatter in is aert en nagel vast ; i. e., all that is made fast by earth and nail, as for in-
stance the fence, and outhouses, and all permanent fixtures belonging to tlie house.
s Jan Roeloffse De Goyer, perhaps son of Roeloft' Janse and Anneke Janse, was one of the
early settler^; of Sohonrc'tady where he was killed Feb. 9, 1690. in the destruction of that place
by the French and Imlians. In 1670 he accidentally killed Gerrit Verbeek in Albany, but on
trial was aiiiniitcd, a-nl pardoned by Gov. Lovelace.
7 Abeavor ~kiu at iliis time was worth 8 to 10 guilders, or $.3..50 to $4. See p. 13.
sRiaas Hciidrikse Van S. was brother of Guert Hendrikse V. S., from whom the families of
this namj in the vicinity of Albany have descended. Klaas had a patent for a lot in Beverwyck
in 1657 ; he died about 1661, when his widow Neeltie Frederickse married Willem Janse
Slyckoten.
ILSf. Coll. Hi 1
2 Albany County Records.
[Van Schooulioveii] and Cornelis Teunisse [Bos] called as witnesses
thereto.
Done in the village of Beverwyck this 16th Oct., 1656.
As witnesses. Thomes Jansen Mingael.i
Claes Hendrycksen.
Cornelis Thonisen Bos.~
Rutger Javohsen.
Andries Hcrherts.
Acknowledoed before me,
sTouUfrt^^^^^
Appeared before me Johannes De La Montagne Clerk at Fort Orange
and village {dorp) Beverwyck, in the service of the Privileged West
India Company, the Hon. Pieter Hartgers' and Jan Tornassen [Mingael],
who constituted themselves, as, by these presents, they do constitute them-
selves, sureties and principals, for the payment of the one hundred and
ten whole beavers, mentioned in the above written conveyance; the same
to pay without delay, for the person of Jan Roelofl'se to Thomas Janssen
Mingael, on the four and twentieth day of September, one thousand six
hundred and fifty-seven, under a pledge of their persons and estate,
movable and immovable, renouncing all reservations which might militate
against their intent.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, the 16th of Oct., 1656. Present
Henderick Joehimse and Jan Clute.
As witnesses. Jan Tomas.
Hendrick Jocliemse.
Johannes CluteA La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service of the Privi-
ledged West India Company, Vice Director, and Deputy -^ of Fort
Orange and the appendances of the same, the Honorable Rutger Jacob-
sen, inhabitant of the village of Beverwyck in New Nefherland, who, in
the presence of Messrs. Andries Herbertsen and Gosen Gerritsen [Van
Schaick],' commissaries of the same jurisdiction, hus acknowledged, as by
1 Tbomas JaBse Minsiael's wife was Maritie Abrahamse, danghter of Abraham Pieterse Vos-'
bure;. They had one son, Capt. Johannes Thomase M., who lived on north corner of James
street and Maiden lane, and was buried in the church 15th April, 1731. T. J. M. was not living in
1662.
- Cornelis Teunise Bos was much given to gossip and backbiting : on the tth March, 1657, he
and his wife were accused of slander by Do. Schaets. On the 8th July, 1658, complaints were
made that he had defamed the court, and on the 28th Oct., 1659, he was fined 1,200 guilders and
banished for 12 years lor the same otieuse, and the next year he was again arraigned before the
court for a similar ofl'ense against Wm. Teller.— 7>w<c/i Manuscripts.
3 Pieter Hartgers Van Vee came over in 164.3 and first settled in Port Orange as commissary
1654, died in Holland 1670. He married Sytje Koeloffse, daughter of Anueke Jause, by whom he
had two daughters: Jannetie and Rachel. — V Callaghan' s History of New Netherland., i, 441.
•> Johannes Clute was from Nuremburg ; he was commonly called captain, and was held in
esteem by the Mohawks. He was a trader and large land-holder in Loouenburg, Niskayuna
and Albany. Alter his death, about 1684, his nephew Johannes Clute inherited his property.
From the latter and from Frederic Clute (his brother?) have descended the families of this name
in the vicinity ot Albany.
^ Iwmmies, deputy or clerk.
« Ciipt. Gozen Gerritse Van S., brewer, is said to have married first, Geertie, daughter of
Brandt Peelen Van Nieukerke ; and second, Ainiatie Lieveus 2d July, 1657. He had three sons:
Gerrit, Anthony and Sybrant, and three (laiiiililei's : Geertruy, Gerritie and Margaret. He and
Philip Pieterse Schuyler had permission to purchase the Half Moon, now Waterford, of the
Indians, to prevent " those of Connecticut " purchasing it.
Albany County Records. 3
these presents, he does acknowledge, that he is honestly indebted to the
Honorable Johannes Withurt, merchant, dwelling in the city of Amster-
dam in New Netherland, in the sum of fifteen hundred and twenty eight
Carolus guilders,' growing out of the delivery to him of certain bills of
goods {cargo soonen) and merchandise by the said Johannes Withart, to
his contenf, which sum he promises to pay without any vacillation, in
good whole winter beavers on the last day of June, in the year 1657,
under a pledge of his person and estate, movable and immovable, present
and future, especially, both of his houses and lots in the aforesiid village
ofBeverwyek, and another lying in said city of Amsterdam; submitting
himself and his estate to all courts and justices, for the payment of the
above mentioned sum, without taking shift or subterfuge in any laws or
customs, which might militate against the same.
In witness of the truth whereof he has signed these presents, with his
own hand, in Fort Orange, this day 17th of Oct., 1656.
Andries Herberts. Rutger Jacobsen.
The mark of -(- Gosen Gerritse.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes De La Montagne, in the service of the
Privileged West India Company, Vice Director and Deputy of Fort
Orange and appendances of the same, Femmetie De Baxter, who in the
presence of the Honorable Andries Herbertsen and Rut Jacobsen, com-
missaries of the same jurisdiction, has acknowledged, as she, by these
presents does acknowledge, that she is honestly indebted to the Honorable
Groose- G-erritse, inhabitant of the village of Beverwyck in New Nether-
land, in the sum of ninety-six Carolus guilders,-' which she promises to
pay in the month of April, in the year one thousand six hundred and
fifty-seven, under a pledge of all her estate movable and immovable,
present and future, especially her house situated in the aforementioned
village, submitting herself to all laws and justices for the full payment of
said sum ; renouncing all laws, statutes, and customs which have been
made in ftivor of woman.
In acknowledgment of the truth [whereof] she has with her own hand
signed these presents. Done in Fort Orange the 17th, Oct., 1656.
This is the mark of -j- Femmetie Baxter.
Rutger Jacobsen.
Andries Herbertsen.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy in Fort Orange.
Upon this 21st day of October, 1656, appeared before me Johannes
De La Montagne, in the service of the Privileged West India Company,
' The guilder was worth about 40 cents.
2 It is not uncommon, in the provinces of Holland where the language is spoken with the
greatest purity, that the n is omitted in the pronunciation of words terminating in that letter,
as will be found all th'ough this work. Hence this name Gozen is frequentl}' written Goose, the
pronunciation of which is Go-ze or Hose.
3 Specie was scarce in the province at this time, and as paper money had not come into use,
beaver skins and wampum or sevvant became the currenc.y of the people. A guilder beaver
was worth about 40ct8, whereas a guilder sewant was worth but one-third of that sum. " A
gpod merchantable beaver skin," usually sold for $3.20 to $4.
4 Albany County Records.
Deputy in Fort Orange and tlie appeudances of the same, in the presence
of the afternamed witnesses; Dirrick Bensick,' inhabitant and burgess
of the village of Beverwyck in New Netherland, who has declared, that
to procure the payment of certain moneys to him belonging, by testament,
consequent upon the decease of one Jurriaen Baxban, late provost at St.
Casteel De Mina, in Cluinea, and from one Nicholaes Twie, soldier, deceased
in the year 1648, on the ship Thoif of Zeeland : Power of attorney was given
to Roeloflf Gerritse, crane master, at Groeningen, in virtue of the same to
demand and receive the payment of said moneys from the Honorable the
Directors of the Privileged West India Company, of the Chamber of
Groeningen, for the receipt of which, he [Bensick] gave another warrant to
Tryntie Van Rechteren, his mother-in-law, to demand of the said Roeloff
Gerritse, an account of the residue of the same, and since the aforesaid
Tryntie Van Rechteren died without having given intelligence of what she
had done in the matter, the aforesaid principal Ij'omjKirant] gave another
warrant to Frans Pieterse Klau, carpenter, to demand of the above named
Roeloff Gerritse a restitution of the moneys, and an accounting for the
remainder, in case he had received such moneys, or if not, to demand and
receive said moneys from the Directors of the Privileged West India
Company at the chamber of Groeningen ; but since the aforesaid Frans
Pieterse Klau,'- of this country, has fallen sick, and not knowing the event
of his sickness : for the greater security in his case, and in the event of
his disease, the aforementioned (principal), Dirck Bensick, has constituted,
and, by these presents, does constitute the Honorable Johannes Withart,
merchant, at present dwelling in Amsterdam in New Netherland,
attorney, in his name and for his benefit to" demand of the above named
Roelofi' Gerritse, or from his heirs, and those holding title from him, the
restitution of the above mentioned moneys, or an accounting for the
remainder of the same, in case he has received them, or in case he has
not received them, to demand the same of the Directors of the Privi-
leged West India Company. Also to demand of Christoffel Cornelise Bui,
citizen of Amsterdam, husband of Tryntie Van Rechteren, his mother-in-
law, the will and certain other letters belonging thereto, which will and
other papers relating to the same, he, the principal, delivered into the
hands of his said mother-in-law, Tryntie Van Rechteren ; likewise to
present his claim to said Christoffel Cornelise Bui and his wife as coheirs,
or in case of refusal, to take proceedings for the division and partition of
the estate and goods left by Tamson Berck, late husband of Tryntie Van
Rechteren, father and mother of Catrina Berck, wife of this principal ;
the respective portions and parts to receive ; of the same quittance to
give ; or in case of refusal of payment to proceed according to law. Like-
wise to claim, demand, and receive of William and Hendrick Berck, his
wife's brothers, the sum of one hundred and forty Carolus guilders,
according to their obligation, whereof an authentic copy is hereto annexed ;
moreover to receive certain fifty guilders due [? ] on the demise of one
Altien Berck, his wife's aunt, who died at Ringborck [? ] ; and generally
to receive whatever he, the principal, has outstanding in fatherland {Pa-
tria) — quittance for his receipts to give, full discharge to grant ; in case
■Dirk B-'iisinj- i Dr Bensen ) was docoased in 1060, when his wife Catalyn Bercx is called
widdw. /'.-/. u.
-Fiaii> l'h-ui>.> Klauw settled iu Kiiiderhook. He had two sous, Heudrik and Jurriaan (and
perhaps ot Ik i- eh ildren), who lived iu the same place, and had families.
Albany County Records. 5
of refusal the unwilling to constrain to payment according to law ; all
terms of courts as well substantial as accidental to keep; to look after all
suits against all persons with power of substitution in common form ; in
courts to conclude suits; submitting to composition and agreement;
sentence and determination to follow up; if beneficial to yield, "or put to
execution : or in case of loss of suit to appeal ; and do in the aforesaid
matters all that his judgment shall find good, as he, the principal, if
present, might or could do, if so be that any precept more especial than
above written demands ; promising to hold as good and true all that shall
be done and transacted by the attorney or his substitute ; under a pledge
of his person and estate, present and future, without exception, submit-
ting the same to all courts and judges, provided that the attorney shall
be held to act properly with the receipts, and proper accountings of the
remainder to exhibit, under a like pledge as above mentioned.
Done in said Fort Orange in New Netherland, in the presence of Johan-
nes Provoost,! Lambert Van Valkenburgh, and Jan Clute, as witnesses
thereto called. The mark of -f Derick Bensick.
The mark of -\- L. Van Valkenburgh.
Johannes Clute.
Johannes Provoost.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
On the 25th of October, A. D. 1656, appeared before me Johannes La
Montagne, etc., Claes Henderickse [Van Schoonhoven], who declared that
he had granted, as, by these presents, he does grant and convey, in real
and actual possession, for the behoof of Harmen Jacobsen [Bambus?], and
Dirck Bensick, burgesses and inhabitants of the village of Beverwyck, for
their heirs and successors, a certain house and lot situate in the village of
lieverwyck, as it lies in fence, and as it at present is occupied by Jan
Tomassen, except thirty wood feet - on the north side of the same in front
and rear, together with the buildings, which stand upon said lot of thirty
feet; for the number of two hundred and fifty-one whole merchantable
beavers, which said number, said buyers shall pay, without delay in the
month of July, A. D. 1657, to wit, the half of said number; and
the other half in the month of July, A. D. 1658, the following year,
under a pledge of their persons and estates, fast and movable, present and
future, subject to all courts and judges, the seller promising to set said
house and lot free from all demands, seizures or other claims, which may
be upon said house and lot, renouncing under the above mentioned pledge,
all exceptions, laws, and customs, which might be prejudicial to the same,
which freeing of said house and lot [from incumbrances] the seller stands
obligated to accomplish by May next, A. D. 1657.
1 Johannes Provoost was town clerk and nolarv puhlic at Albany frmn 1056 to 1675. Sth Sept.,
169.3, he was lately deceased. He had three wives, of whom the second was Sarah Webber,
widow of L. Vander Spiegle, married '2M\ .Tune, H;s5, :iiiil deceased Dec. 2.3, 1085 ; and the
third was Anna, widow of Dr. Van Nieuwenhuysen, married lyth July, 1687. The only child
bai)tized ill Alliaiiy was Isaacson of his first wife, baptized 23d Sept., 1683.
- 'I'heie w di' two kinds of foot used by the Dutch in this province. The hotit or wood foot,
eciual to 11.15 inches English, was commonly employed for all short measurements, and where
simply the wold loot is found in writings this kind is intended. The Rhynland foot, equal to
12.36 in. English, was used in long measurements such as land. When the rod was used it was
always the Ehynland rod, consisting of 12 Rhynland feet.
6 Albany County Records.
Done at the above date in the village of Beverwyck, in the presence of
Henderick Jochemsen and Frans Baventsen [I*astoor], witnesses for that
purpose called.
Claes Hendrycksen.
Harmen Jacobse.
This is the mark -f- of DiRCK Bensinck.
Hendreck Jochemsen,^ as witness.
Frans Barentse Pasfoor, as ivitness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
And at the same time and before me, the aforesaid deputy, appeared
Kem Janssen [Smit], and Henderick Andriese Van Doesborch, citizens
of the village of Beverwyck, and constituted themselves sureties and
principals (hurgen en principalen), for the above mentioned number of
two hundred and fifty-one whole merchantable beavers, for the full pay-
ment of the same, under a pledge of their persons and estates, fast and
movable, present and future, subject to all laws and judges.
Present, Henderick Joehemse and Frans Barentse [Pastoor].
Kem Janssen.
Hendryck Aendryessen.'-
As ivitness, Hendrick Joehemse.
Freins Beirentse Pastoor, as witness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service of the
Privileged West India Company, deputy at Fort Orange, and the append-
ances of the same. Rem Janssen [Sunt], citizen of the village of Bever-
wyck in New Netherland, and in the presence of Messrs. Ruth Jacobsen
[Van Schoenderwoert], and Andries Herbertsen [Constapel, Van der
Blaas], commissaries of the same jurisdiction, declared that he had
granted and conveyed, as, by these presents, he does grant and convey, in
real and actual possession, for the behoof of Hendrick Gerritse' [Van Wie,
or Verwey (?)], his heirs or assigns (^die van hem ree/ht hebhen sullen') ;
a certain lot for a house, lying in the village of Beverwyck, bounded
south by Adrian Janssen De Vries, north by Hage Bruyns, west and
east by the wagon road ; breadth five rods,^ length, seven rods and a half,
in a square; according to the patent to the grantor, given by the Honor-
able Director General and Council of New Netherland, on the 25th of
Oct., 1653, which lot the aforesaid grantor, to the aforesaid Henderick
1 Hendrik Joehemse was lieutenant of the Burger Company in 1658.— Dutch Manuscripts.
2 Henclrik Andriese Van Doesburgh was in Beverwyck as early as 1G53, but was deceased in
1664. His wife was Maritie Damens, widow of Dirk Van Eps ; by her he had one daughter
Jannetie, who married Martiiius Cregier, son of Capt. Martinus C. of New Amsterdam, and
settled at Niskayuna, where their descendants may still be found. After Hendrik Audriese's
death, his widow married in 1664 Cornells Van Nes.
3 Frans Barentse Pastoor had been a magistrate in Beverwyck at least two .years previous to
1657. His house lot was ou Broadway next north of Bleecker Hall. He left no descendants
here.
" Hendrik Gerrltse Van Wye, or Verwey, was a volunteer in the expedition against Canada
in 16'Jl, and was desperately wounded at La I'raire ; on his return he was cared for at ihe
house of widow Jacob TyssiMi Naiid.T H.-ydeii. It is v)resumed that he did not long survive.
In Kl'.tl lie uiiule liis will ; ;iiinni iIih liiuc PickT Srluiylor petitioned the governor aud council
for his relief. Ilr left three son-, (.,-nii, .l;iii, and Ueiulrik.
s The Khyulaud rod consisted of i^ feet Kliynlaud, or 12.;j6 feet English.
AJhany County Records. 7
Gerritse, has conveyed, promising said lot to free from all demands and
claims that may be made against the same ; by these presents, renouncing
all laws, statutes and customs repugnant to this conveyance ; under a
pledge of his person and estate, fast and movable, present and future,
submitting the same to all laws and judges, for the maintenance of this
present conveyance.
Done in Fort Orange the l(3th Octob., A. D. 1656. Present Johannes
Provoost and Daniel Verveelen,i witnesses. Rem Janssen [Smit].
Daniel Verveelen^
Johannes Provoost, ivitness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Muntagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
On this 28th of October, A. D. 1656, appeared before me Johannes La
Montagne, in the service of the Privileged West India Company,
etc, the Honorable Adriaen Janssen Van Ulpendam, burgess and citi-
zen of said village, and in the presence of Messrs. Piuth Jacobsen and
Andries Herbertsen, commissaries, etc., declared that he had granted
and conveyed, and, by these presents, does grant and convey, in actual
and real possession, for the behoof of Adriaen Gerritsen- [Papendorp],
fellow burgess and citizen of the same village, his heirs or assigns, a
certain house and lot in said village of Beverwyck, bounded on the
south side by the public road, on the north by Pieter Loockermans, on
the west by Gerrit Janssen, on the east by Ruth Areutseu [Schoemaecker],
according to patent to said Adriaen Van Ulpendam, granted by the
Director General and Council of New Netherland, the 25th of October,
A. D. 1653 (excepting froai said lot a parcel of about three feet on the
street, being a corner (Tioecke) on the east side of said house, which
corner the said Adriaen Van Ulpendam, heretofore, has conveyed to Rem
Janssen [Smit] ; for the sum of eighteen hundred Carolus guilders, which
the grantor acknowledges he has received, and is content and satisfied;
together with a certain garden entitled number five in said patent, for
which garden said Adriaen Van Ulpendam, acknowledges he has received
satisfaction, acquitting said Adriaen Gerritse of said sum: which house,
lot, and garden the grantor promises to set free from all demands and
claims, renouncing all laws, statutes and customs repugnant to the same,
under a pledge of his person and estate, fast and movable, present
and future, submitting the same to all laws and judges for the perfecting
of his promises.
Done in Fore Orange, at the above date.
Rutyer Jacobsen. Adrtaen Van Ilpendam.
Andries Herbertsen.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
1 In 1687 Daniel Verveelen petitioned for the renewal of the grant of the ferry at Spyting
Devil, formerly held by his father, Johannes Verveelen. — English Mamiscripts, xxxv, 135.
2 Adrian Gerritse Papendorp served as commissary or magistrate several years; he made his
will in 16S8 and speaks of his wife Jannatie Croon, bnt not of children.
3 Adrian Janse Van Ulpendam was notary public in Albany for a time; in Jan., 1674-5, he
said he was 56 years d\A.— Notarial Papers. In 1686 he committed suicide by hanging.—
Colonial Manuscripts, xxxiii, 42. Jacobus De Beavois was his uncle and h^iv.— Deeds, iv, 12.
8 Albany County Records.
Appeared before me Johanues La Montague, in the service of the
Privileged West India Company, etc., Zacharias Sickelsi Van Weenen,
dwelling at Fort Orange and in the presence of the after named witnesses,
who has appointed and empowered, as, by these presents, he does appoint
and empower, Adriaen Sinionse, in the appointer's name and for his benefit
to demand of the Honorable Directors of the West India Company of the
Chamber at Amsterdam, the payment of such moneys as are due to him
for services rendered by him for said company, on the island of Curagoa,
as appears by a settlement made on said island, and jf date A. D. 1G55, and
for its receipt quittance to give in proper form; with power in case
necessity requires it, to substitute one or more persons in his place, for
the farthering the payment: promising to hold good all that the afore-
said attorney or his substitutes shall do in this matter (provided that the
aforesaid attorney or his substitute, shall be holden to render an accounting
of the money received to the principal or his attorney), under a pledge
of his person and estate, fast and movable, present and future, submitting
the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange this 4th day of November, A. D. 1656, in presence
of Johannes Provoost and Jan Lambertse [Van Bremen].
Witness. Sackaryst Seckels.
This is the mark of -\- Jan Lamhertscn.
Johannes Provoost.
La Montagne, L~)eputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes De La Montagne, in the service of the
Privileged West India Company, etc., Hendrick Gerritse [Van Wie, or
Verwey], citizen of the village of Beverwyck, and in the presence of Messrs.
Philip Pieterse [Schuyler],- and Jacob [Janse] Schermerhooren,-* com-
missaries, etc., who declared that he had granted and conveyed, as he
does grant and convey, by these presents, in real and actual possession,
for the behoof of Pieter Janse Loockermans,^ his heirs or assigns, a certain
house lot' situate in the village of Beverwyck, bounded on the south by
Adriaen Janse De Vries, north by Huge Bruynsen, east and west on the
wagon road, which lot is five rods wide; in length seven and a half rods,
in a square, according to the patent to Rem Janse [Smit], granted by the
Honorable Director General and Council of New Netherland, on the 23d
of Octob., 1653, of which lot the grantor according to said patent received
a deed from said Rem Janse, on the 16th Oct. last, and said grantor promises
said lot to free from all incumbrances, claims and demands, which may
come against the same, under a pledge of his person and estate, movable
and immovable, present and future, submitting the same to all courts
or judges; acknowledging that he has received satisfaction for said
1 Zacharias Sikels was corporal in the Company's service in 1658; in 1661-2-3 he was the
town's herder and contracted to perlorm this duty for IS guilders each beast for the season. In
1689 he was ratel watch tor the town ; and in 1693 he removed to New York.
2 Col. Philip Pieterse and David Pieterse (Schuyler), brothers, early settled in Albany. The
former married Margareta Slichtenhorst, 22d Dec, 1655, at the age of 22 years, and had a family
often children. He died 'tlh of March, 1683-4.
3 Jacob Janse Schcniu'rhiinrcii was a native of Waterland, Holland ; he early settled in Bever-
wyck as a trader, and accjuii'cd a large estate for the times, which he left to his nine children.
He died in Schenectady in 1688. All the families of this name in the state of New York are
believed to be descended from him.
* Pieter Janse Lookermans was a brother of Govert L. of New Amsterdam, and in 1658 was
boatswain in the West India Company's service,— i>Mte/i Manuscripts, viii, 835.
^ See page 6.
Albany County Records. 9
lot, and acquitting said Pieter Janse Loockermans of the payment of the
same.
Done in Fort Orange, 16 Nov., 1656.
Hendrick Gerritse,
Jacob Schermerhooren.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne,^ Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Jan De La 3Iontagne, in the service of the Privi-
leged West India Company, Vice Director and Deputy at Fort Orange,'^
and village of Beverwyek, in the presence of Messrs. Rutger Jacobs'e
and Philip Pieterse, commissaries, etc., the Honorable Frans Barentse
Pastoor, burgess and citizen of said village of Beverwyek, who declared
that he had granted and conveyed, as he does grant and convey, by these
presents, in real and actual possession, for the behoof of Michael Jansen,
citizen of the city of Amsterdam in New Netherland, a house situated at
Fort Orange, the place which was granted by the Honorable Director
General and Council of New Netherland, to Jacob Janse Hap [or Stoll,]
of date 3d July, 1649, which house the grantor, by virtue of a conveyance
to him made by the said Jacob Janse Hap, occupies according to the tenor
of said conveyance; for which house said Michael Janse "[Van Broec-
huysen] '^ shall pay the sum of seven hundred guilders in good strong
seewant (wampum),^ the half next May, A- D. 1657, and the other hal^
in May, 1658, under a pledge of his person and estate, without exceptions,
which house said grantor promises to free from all seizures, claims and
demands, which may be made upon the same, under pledge of his person
and estate, movable and immovable, present and future, submittino- the
same to all laws and judges. ^
Done in Fort Orange, 20th of November, A. D. 1656.
Frans Barentse Pastoor.
iJohanne^ La Montague, a magistrate at Albany, N. Y., under the Dutch colonial govern-
ment, was born in 1592 ; was a Huguenot physician, of varied acquirements, and came to New
Netherland in 1637 ; in 163 S was appointed one of the council under Kieft ; married 1 Rachd
Monjour ; 2, Agritta Filhs, 18 Aug., 1647 ; 1641 was appointed by Kieft to command an Expedition
consisting of hfty men in two yachts to Fort Good Hope, now Hartford, on the Connecticut river
to maintain the Dutch rights there against the encroachments of the English ; but the enterprise
was stayed by the pressure of affairs nearer home; 1643 saved the life of Director Kieft, attacked
by Maryn Adrmensen, and same year was sent to Staten island with three companies to nut
down the Indians, from which he returned laden with the spoils of several hundred bushels of
corn ; 1644 headed an expedition against the Indians of Long Island, where one hundred and
twenty savages were killed ; 1645 accompanied Kieft on his first voyage to 1^ ort Orange, to secure
the friendship of the Mohawks, on which occasion he conducted an analysis of the war paint of
the natives, and discovered gold therein, to the great comfort of Kieft ! 1647 was retained in the
council by Stuyvesant ; 1648 was dispatched to the South river to secure the Dutch acquisitions
there, which was successfully done ; 1652, it having been determined to establisii a school in the
city tavern, he was ior the time appointed schoolmaster ; 1653 he was in the enjoyment of an
income ol nearly four hundred dollars a month from his public offices ; 1656 on the retirement of
De Decker he was appointed vice director at Fort Orange, now Albany; 1660 headed a detach-
ment of soldiers to discover and arrest forestallers (bosk-loopers, bush runners), or persons
among whom were some of the magistrates of the city, who went out to intercept the Indians
on their way to Fort Orange with furs with a view to make advantageous purchases against the
regulations of trade ; 1664 surrendered Fort Orange to the English, and swore allegiance to the
new dynasty. His bouwery in New York was east of Eighth avenue, and extended from 9.3d
street north to Har em river, containing about two hundred acres, which was called Vredendael
mftml of^NeuTrork ^S^wtorj- of New Netherland; Documents relating to the Colonial
•■' Fort Orange was situated on the river side between Denniston and Lydius streets. Gov
f "JC Wf .fiH ^^ A-?/ *n *" ^"l^ India Company all lands within 600 paces or 250 Rhvnland rods
of the fort, and in 16o2 al grants which fell within that space were annulled. Dorp Beverwyek
Bituated t ) the north of the fort, fell within the land claimed by the Van Rensselaers
3 Michael Janse \au Bioethuyscn came over to Beverwyek in 16.36, as a servant, with his wife
^°- £°Vd'"'5n- Having amassed a fortune in a few years in the fur trade, he removed in 1646 to
M&nhaiX&n.— 0'Callaghan;s History of New Netherland, i^AZi^.
i A guilder sewant was one-third of the guilder beaver, and was worth about 13X cents
Hist. Coll. III. 2
10 Albany County Records.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service of the Privi-
leged West India Company, etc., Adrian Janssen [Appel] Van Leyden,'
who declared that he had appointed, as by these presents he does appoint
and empower, Honorable Arent Van Curler, in the principal's name and
in his behalf to cite Marcelis Janssen [Van Bommel,] late farmer of the
tapster's excise of beer and wine, and against the same to proceed to a
decisive sentence, for payment for loss and interest on an anker - of
brandy wine drawn in a violent manner through the public street, by
Marcelis Janssen ; from said sentence to appeal, or to acquit of the same;
and in this matter to represent his person before the court of Fort
Orange and village of Beverwyck; promising to hold good all that the
said Curler shall do in this matter, under a pledge of his person and
estate, movable and immovable.
Done in Fort Orange, Dec. 1st, A. D. 1656.
Adrian Jansse Van Leyden.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me JCohannes La Montagne, in the service of the Gene-
ral Privileged West India Company, etc., Jan Bembo Van Lingen,'^
dwelling in the colony Rensselaerswyck, who in the presence of the after
named witnesses, appointed and empowered, as he, by these presents,
does appoint and empower the Honorable l^hilip Pieterse [Schuyler] in
the principal's name, and in his behalf, to demand of the Honorable Directors
of the General Privileged West India Company, at the Chamber in Amster-
dam, or of the Honorable Director here, the payment of such moneys as
are due to him, for service by him performed for the aforesaid Company,
in New Netherland ; according to an accounting to this principal given,
signed by Petrus Stuyvesant under the credit side and by Carel Van
Bruggen' under the debit side and quittance to give for the receipts, with
power to substitute one or two [persons] in his place to further the pay-
ment of the aforesaid accounting, promising to hold as good and true all
that the attorney shall do in this matter, under a pledge of his person
and estate, present and future, submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange, in presence of Johannes Provoost, and Arent
Vandeu Berch,'^ 5th January, 1657.
Jan Bembo.
Tliis is the mark of -]- Arent Vanden Berch, as witness.
Johannes Provoost, witness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Conditions and terms on which Frans Barentse Pastoor intends to sell,
1 Adrien Jause Appel Vau Leyden was an innkeeper ; in 1654 he received a patent for a lot at
Beverwyck, on condition that the house to be erected thereon be not an ordinary tippling house
but an inn lor travelers. He removed to New Amsterdam and petitioned for the freedom of the
city in 1662. He married Folkie Pieterse, widow of Pieter Meese Vrooman, in 1685.— Dutch
Manuscripts and Valentine's Manual.
^An anker was about 10 gallons English.
3 In 1658 Jan Bembo was a soldier in the West India Company's service. He was at Fort
Orange in 1656 and 1657. — Dutch Mam/scripts.
" Carel Vau Bruggen was provincial secretary at New Amsterdam, and died at Flushing, L. I.,
in 1682. — C Callaghan's History of New Netherland.
s Arent Vanden Berg was a corporal in the West India Company's service at Fort Orange in
1657.
Albany County Records. 11
to the highest bidder, at a public sale, his house, lot, brewery and
garden, as they are at present occupied and possessed by him, according
to the patent thereof. First. — The house and brewery shall be delivered
to the seller, as they stand, to wit, permanent fixtures Qcterdt en nagel
vast), except furniture and household goods, also the lot and garden, as
they stand within their fences, according to the patent, with the horse
stable and a hogsty. With the brewery, shall be delivered an under-
trough (tmderback), a cooler, (koolhach)^ a brew kettle, a wort kettle
(brut/pot), a wort tub, a barrel kettle (?) (vaetback), and twenty stout
half barrels and beer tubs (bie?- vlooten), an iron vise (?) Qwerck greef)
a little kettle, a wooden funnel, a neest (?) cloth, a brewer's sling, two
gutters, a long and short gutter, and a scoop. The delivery shall take place
on the 1st day of May, 1657, until which time the seller keeps posses-
sion. Payment shall be made in these terms, to wit, on delivery a third
part, on the 1st of August next coming a second, and the third on the 1st
of May, 1658. The payment shall be made in good whole merchantable
beavers, or by exchange on Holland, for which the buyer shall be
allowed ten per centum advance. The buyer shall be holden to furnish
two sufficient sureties each as principals, to the satisfaction of the seller.
The per centage {siidver geldy becomes a charge upon the buyer. With
the first payment a proper conveyance shall be made for the buyer, and
with the last the patent shall be delivered. If the buyer cannot produce
sufficient sureties in the time of four and twenty hours, then at his cost
and charge it shall be sold again, and whatever it falls short the buyer
shall be held to make good ; but if it becomes of greater value he shall
derive no benefit therefrom. On this 11th day of December, A. D.
1657, at a public sale of the house, brewery and appurtenances of the
same, according to the specifications in the above conditions, the highest
bid made was three thousand six hundred and thirty guilders, and
Hendrick Andriessen [Van Doesburgh] stood the buyer, according to the
conditions above narrated.
Done at the above date, in the village of Beverwyck ; present Jacob
[Janse] Schermerhooren and Lowies Cobus ; and was subscribed by Hen-
derick [Andriessen] Van Doezborch, Jacob Schermerhooren and Lowius
Cobus. -
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
At the same time appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, Deputy
at Fort Orange, etc.. Rem Janssen Smit and Dirck Bensinck, citizens of
the aforesaid village, and declared that they had constituted themselves,
as by these presents they do constitute themselves sureties, each as prin-
cipal, for the person of Henderick Andriessen, for the sum of three thou-
sand six hundred and thirty guilders, upon the terms of payment, and in
the currency specified in the above conditions, under a pledge of their
persons and estate, movable and immovable, present and futm-e, submit-
The stuivei- geiawa.9 an arrangement made at all public sales, both of real and personal property
by which It was stipulated that the buyer should pay 21 stuivers to the guilder on the amount
ot his purchase, the odd stuiver being the auctioneer's fees, and was equivalent to 2X per cent
2 Ludoviciis Cobes was the tip staflF or court messenger of Beverwyck in 1(556; appointed
notary public 1673, and secretary of Schenectady in 1677. He left but one child, a dau<rhter who
married Johannes Kleyn of Schenectady. He died about 16S1. "=."'^'='- wiiu
12 Alhayiy County Records.
ting the same to all laws and judges, and renouncing all exceptions which
may be repugnant to said pledge.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, this 11th of December, A. D. 1656;
present Rutger Jacobsen and Jacob Schermerhooren, commissaries of the
jurisdiction of this place : was subscribed by
Rem Janssen Smith. i
This is the mark of -|- DiRK Bensick.
Rutger Jacobsen.
Jacob Janse Schermerhooren.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service of the
General Privileged West India Company, Vice Director, etc., Henderick
Andriessen [Van Doesburgh,] who declared that he had surrendered, as
by these presents he does surrender, to Philip Henderickse [Brouwer]-
his claim upon the house, brewery, lot and garden, and the appurtenances
of the same, which he, the assignor, as the highest bidder, publicly
bought of Frans Barentse Pastoor, on the eleventh of this month, accord-
ing to the conditions and contract of sale, made the same date; with all
the rights and claims which the assignor may have upon the aforesaid
house, brewery, etc., for the sum of four thousand Carolus guilders, in
good whole merchantable beavers [skins], at eight guilders a piece [skin],
which sum the said Philip Hendrickse shall pay in three payments, to
wit, the first on the first day of August of the coming year 1657, the
second on the first day of August in the year 1658, and the last on the
first day of August in the year 1659, with interest on the last two pay-
ments at 10 per cent, from the first day of May in the year 1657, until
the final payment, under a pledge of his person and estate, movable and
immovable, present and future, submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, this 17th of December, A. D. 1656,
in presence of Claas Hendrickse [Van Schoonhoven], and Hendrick Reur,
witnesses for that purpose called ; and was signed by Hendrick Andriesse,
Philip Hendrickse, Hendrick Janssen Reur, and Claas Hendrickse.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Conditions and terms on which Jan Verbeeck ^ proposes to sell, to the
highest bidder, at public sale, his house situate and standing on the
river side, where he at present dwells. First. — There shall be delivered
to the buyer, the house of two planks length, with a kitchen (Jcoockhuys')
of sixteen feet square attached to said house, with a chimney and an oven
therein, and the whole lot, in which are contained his two gardens, one
behind and the other before said house, all according to the patent there-
> Rem Jansen Smit was in Rensselaerswyck as earlj' as 1656. A person of this name was in
New Amsterdam 1C43-51 ; and in 1663 was at the Waalebocht, L. I., and being complained of by
Adriaen Hageman for carrying off a ploughshare, was ordered by the court to replace it in the
spot where he found it. and it he had any claim to prosecute it at law.— Dutch Manuscrij^ts.
2 Philip Hendrilsse Brouwer was one of the original settlers of Schenect»dy in 1662. The
following year, 1663, he accidentally shot Claas Cornelise Swits : the nest year, 1664, he died.
His wife's name was Elsie Tjerck. It is not linown that he left any children.
3 Jau Verbeek was one of the magistrates of Beverwyck for several years. His name often
appears in the public records. If he left any children their names do not appear in the church
registers.
Albany County Records. 13
of, together with a well and hogsty. The buyer shall receive the lot as
it lies within its fence, with all the permanent fixtures, both in the
house and on the lot, except furniture and household goods, and the
tailor's shopboard. Delivery shall be made on the 1st day of May, A. D.
1657, until which time the seller shall have possession. Payment shall
be made in three terms, to wit, on receipt of the property a just third
part, and on the first day of August, the second part, and the third or
last part on the first day of May, A. D. 1658. The payments shall be
made, the half in good whole merchantable beavers, and the other half
in good strung sewant, at ten guilders the beaver,' to be reckoned at the
payment of the beavers. The buyer shall be held to furnish two sufficient
sureties as principals jointly and severally to the content of the seller.
The per centage to become a charge against the buyer. With the first
payment the buyer shall receive a proper conveyance, and on the last the
patent (jgrondhriej) shall be delivered. If the buyer can furnish no
sufl&cient sureties within twenty-four hours, then it shall be sold again at
his charge and cost, and whatever less it comes to be worth the buyer
shall be held to replace, and whatever more it comes to be worth he shall
derive no profit therefrom. After much bidding, Claas Hendrickse [Van
Schoonhoven] remained the last bidder, for the sum of eighteen hun-
dred and twelve guilders, who, in presence of Rutger Jacobsen and
Andries Herbertsen, said conditions accepted, under a pledge of his person
and estate, movable and immovable.
Done in the village of Beverwyck this 10th Jan., A. D. 1657, and
was signed by Claas Hendrickse, Andries Herbertsen and Rutger
Jacobsen.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
On same date appeared the Honorable Johannes Baptista Van Rens-
selaer - and the Honorable Philip Pieterse [Schuyler] who offered
themselves as sureties and principals for the persons of Claas Hendricksen,
under pledge of their person and estate, movable and immovable.
Done in the village of Beverwyck at the above date, and was subscribed
by Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer and Philip Pieterse.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Conditions and terms upon which Jan Verbeeck proposes to sell, at
public sale, a house lying on the hill,^ south of the house of Lourens
Lourensen, and on the north side of the public road, with the whole lot
according to the patent thereof. First. — The house with the whole lot [and
all that is] fastened by earth and nail, shall be delivered to the buyer.
The delivery shall be made on the 1st of May, A. D. 1657. The pay-
ment shall be made in two terms, to wit, on receipt of the property a
1 The heaver skin was worth therefore about $4 in this transaction, but ofteuer it is quoted
at 8 guilders, and worth but $3.20 in our currency.
2 Johannes Baptista Van Rensselaer was son of Kiliaen the first patroon. He was the first of the
family who visited this country. He died 16th Oct., 1688.
3 The first settlement at Beverwyck was around the Fort (Orange), near the foot of Lydius
street, by the river side ; subsequently those grants of lots were annulled, and the chief settle-
ment was made farther north on higher ground along Broadway and State street, which was
called the Hill. The land south of the city wall and Hudson street was called the Plain.
14 Albany County Records.
just half; and on the first day of August next coming, the last payment.
The payment shall be made in good whole merchantable beavers. The
buyer shall be held to furnish two sufficient sureties as principals, jointly
and severally, in the space of twenty-four hours, and if he cannot furnish
sufficient sureties in the space of four and twenty hours, then at his cost
and charge it shall be again sold, and whatever less it comes to be worth,
the buyer shall be holden to replace, and if it comes to be worth more, he
shall derive no benefit therefrom. With the first payment, the buyer
shall receive a proper conveyance ; with the last payment the patent. The
per centage a charge upon the buyer. After many bids, Hendrick
Andriessen [Van Doesburgh] remained the last bidder for the sum
of twelve hundred and ten guilders, who, in the presence of Rutger
Jacobsen and Andries Herbertsen accepted said conditions, under a
pledge of his person and estate, movable and immovable.
Done in the village of Beverwyck this 10th of January, A. D. 1657,
and was subscribed by Henderick Andriessen [Van Doesburgh], Rutger
Jacobsen and Andries Herbertsen.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
On the same date appeared Jurriaen Teunissen [Glasemaeker r*] and
Pieter Bronck, who, as sureties and principals, offered themselves for
the person of Hendrick Andriesse, under pledge of their persons and
estates, movable and immovable.
Done as above : was subscribed Jurriaan Teunissen and Pieter Bronck.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Upon this 13th day of Jan., A. D. 1657, appeared before me Johannes
La Montagne, in the service of the Greneral Privileged West India Com-
pany, Vice Director, etc., the honorable Rutger Jacobsen, burgess and
citizen of said village of Beverwyck, and acknowledged that he is in-
debted to Tennis Dircks [Van Vechten]i and Cornells Teunissen - as guar-
dians of the estate of Cornells Maasen [Van Buren],'^ the sum of six
hundred and sixty guilders remaining of the sum of 15U0 guilders, which
the said Rutger tfacobsen owed the said guardians, growing out of the sale
of a certain parcel of laud lying on the island of JManhattan, belonging to
the afore mentioned Cornelis Maasen in his life time, which sum of six
hundred and sixty guilders he promises to pay in good strung sewant within
a year from date, with interest on the same, in beavers reckoned at nine
guilders the piece [or skin],' under a pledge of his person and estate,
movable and immovable, present and future, especially the above mentioned
piece of land, submitting the same to all laws and judges.
1 Teunia Dirkse Van Vechten came out from Holland with wife and child in the Arms of Norway,
and had a farm in 1648 at Greeubush, north of that occupied by Teunis Cornelise Van V. He is
referred to iu ICBSas " an old inhabitant here." — 0' Callaghaii' s History of New Netherlands i,
438. He was deceased in 1700, leaving 4 children.
2 Cornelis Teunissen Van Vechten, son of Teunis Dirkse ?
3 Cornells Maase Van Buren of Gelderland, Holland, came out in 1621 in the ship Rensselaers-
wyck. HehadafarmatPapsknee. Heand his wife Catalyntje Marteuse died in 1648 and " 6(?j/c?e
op eenen dagh zyn begraaven.'''' He left 5 children, all of whom were living in 166-^.— O' CallagJuin's
History of New Netherlands i, 4.34.
* The beaver skin is worth in this transaction about $3.60.
Albany Comity Records. 15
Done in Fort Orange, as above, in presence of Johannes Provoost and
Jan Roeloffsen [De Goyer].
RUTGER JaCOBSEN.
Johannes Provoost^ witness.
Jan Roeloffse., as witness.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service of the
General Privileged West India Company, Vice Director, etc., William
Frederickse Bout,' farmer of the wine and beer excise consumable by the
tapsters, in Fort Orange, village of Beverwyck and appendancies of the
same, who declared that he had transferred, as by these presents, he does
transfer, to Jan Andriessen the Irishman from Dublin, dwelling in
Catskil, the right in the aforesaid excise belonging to him, the assignor,
in Catskil, for the sum of one hundred and fifty (150) guilders, which
sum the aforesaid Jan Andriesse promises to pay, in two terms, to wit,
on the first day of May, the half of said sum ; and on the last day of
October of the year A. D. 1657, the other half; under a pledge of his
person and estate, movable and immovable, present and future, submitting
the same to all courts and judges.
Done in Fort Orange this 19th of January, A. D. 1657, present
Johannes Provoost and Daniel Verveelen.
This is the mark of ^•-\'~ William Frederickse Bout.
4
This is the mark of ^^ Jan Andriessen. 2
Johannes Provoost, ivitness,
Daniel Verveelen.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Conditions and terms upon which Dirck Bensinck"^ and Harmen
Jacobsen Bembus, propose to sell at auction, the house where Jan
Tomassen [Mingael ?] at present dwells, to the highest bidder, together
with the lot. First. — The house shall be delivered to the buyer, as it
stands fast by earth and nail, with the lot, in breadth on the west side
seven and fifty wood feet, and on the east side seven and forty wood feet
and a half, with the fence so far as the breadth extends as well as the
fence lengthwise on the south side, all according to the patent thereof.
The delivery shall be made on the first of May, 1657. The payment
shall be made in two terms, in good whole merchantable beavers [skins],
the first shall be made in the month of July, A. D. 1657, and the
second in the following year, A. D. 1658, also in the month of July.
With the first payment, a conveyance shall be given to the buyer, and
with the last, the patent [^grondhrief] shall be delivered up. The buyer
shall be held to furnish two sufficient sureties, each as principals, to the
1 Willem Frederickse Bout, perhaps in Beverwyck in 1642. In 1657, and afterwards, he kept a
public house, and was also farmer of the excise on beer, wine, etc.
2 His Irish name was probablj' John Anderson ; his nick name was Jantie or Johnny.
3 His descendants write this name Benson, Bensen, or Bensing.
16 Albany County Records.
content of the seller, before lie goes out of the house. If the buyer can
not furnish sufficient sureties, then, at his cost and charges, it shall again
be sold, and what it falls short, he shall be holden to pay, and that within
three months. The per centage becomes a charge against the buyer.
After much bidding, the bid remained with Jan Verbeeck, for the sum
of two thousand and nineteen guilders, according to the above conditions.
Done in Beverwyck this 22d January, A. D. 1657.
Jan Verbeeck.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
On the same date appeared Claas Hendrickse [Van Schoonhoven] and
Marcelis Janse,i who stood as sureties and principals, for the sum of two
thousand and nineteen guilders, for the person of Jan Verbeeck, under
pledge of their persons and estates, movable and immovable.
Done as above ; present as witnesses, Johannes Provoost and Lowies
Cobus.
Claas Hendryckse.
Marcelys Jansen.
Johannes Provoost, witness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Conditions and terms according to which Jacob Janse Schermerhooren
proposes to sell to the highest bidder his house standing in Fort
Orange, where deputy Johannes La Montagne at present resides, with
a garden behind the fort. First. — The house, whatever is fast by earth and
nail, shall be delivered to the buyer according to the patent thereof.
********
[The above paper not having been executed, was erased].
Conditions and terms according to which, Caspar Jacobse [Halenbeek]-
proposes to sell his house, lot and garden, standing in the village of
Beverwyck. First, The house and permanent fixtures shall be delivered
to the buyer with the lot and garden, altogether sixteen rods'^ long and
in breadth four rods and four feet, except the cherry trees, all according
to the patent thereof. Delivery shall be given on the 8th of May, A. D.
1657. Payments shall be made in two terms ; the first on delivery [of the
property], to wit, the 8th of May, A. D. 1657, and the second payment
on the 8th of May, in the year 1658. The payments shall be made in
whole merchantable beavers [skins]. The per centage becomes a charge
upon the buyer. The buyer shall furnish two sufficient sureties to the
content of the seller. If the buyer cannot furnish sufficient sureties, then
the property shall be sold again at his cost and charge, and whatever less
it shall come to be worth, shall be a charge against the buyer. After
much bidding, Harmen Jacobse [Bambus] remained the last bidder, for
1 Marcelis Janse Van Bommel was a tavern keeper in 1656. He seems to have been a man
of good capacity and large business. His children went by the name of Marcelis, which name
has been perpetuated by many families in Albany, Schenectady and elsewhere.
5 Caspar Jacobse Halenbeek, one of the early settlers of Beverwyck, left two sons, Isaac and
Jan, from whom have descended the families of this name in Albany and yicxmiy .— Munseir s
Collections on the History of Albany, ii, 410, et seq.
8 Khynland rods, 13 feet to the rod, and 12.36 English inches to the foot.
Albany Comity Records. 17
the sura of eight hundred and ten guilders, according to the above con-
ditions.
Done in Beverwyck the 22d of January, A. D. 1657.
Harmen Jacobsen.i
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
On the same date appeared Adrian Janse [Van Ilpendam] and Abra-
ham Pietersen [Vosburgh], who were offered as sureties and principals,
for the sum of eight hundred and ten guilders, for the person of Harmea
Jacobsen, on a pledge of their persons and estate, movable and immovable.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, the 22d of January, 1657.
Adrian Van Ilpendam.
Abraham Pietersen Vosburght.-
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Conditions and terms upon which Marcelus Janssen [Van Bommel]
proposes to sell, at public sale, to the highest bidder, his house where he
at present lives. First. — The house shall be delivered to the buyer, just as
it stands, with a piece of the lot running through from top to bottom, the
lot shall be 30 wood feet^ wide at the top and bottom, and where the said
house stands, with the permanent fixtures, except the hogsty, which the
seller keeps to himself Delivery shall be made the first day of May
next. Payment shall be in two terms, to wit, on the first day of
July, the first payment, being the first half; and on the first day of
July, 1658, the last payment, being a year after the first payment. The
payment shall be in good and whole merchantable beavers. The
buyer shall be held to furnish two sufiicient sureties, as principals, jointly
and severally, to the content of the seller. If the buyer cannot furnish
sufiicient sureties in the time of twenty-four hours, the property shall be
sold at his cost and charge, and, besides, he shall be holden to replace
whatever less it shall come to be worth, and if it shall become worth more
he shall derive no profit therefrom. The per ceutage becomes a charge
to the buyer. After much bidding, Cornelis Wyncoop remained the
highest bidder, for the sum of nine hundred and eleven guilders,^ accord-
ing to the above conditions, on a pledge of his person and estate.
Done in the village of Beverwyck the 29th of January, A. D. 1657.
Cornelis Wynckoop.-^
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
On the same date, appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, deputy
1 Harmen Jacobse Bambas fled from Beverwyck in 1657 to escape imprisonment for debt, and hia
Bloop and otiier property were attached at tlie suit of Riit£;er Jacobse. Having concealed liim-
eelf at Esopus he was there shot by an Indian in 1658, and his body was carried to New Amster-
dam for interment.— Dutch Manuscripts.
^ Abraham Pieterse Vosburg was one of four brothers, all of whom settled in Beverwyck —sons
of Pieter Jacobse V. The four brothers were Jacob, Isaac, Pieter and Abraham. The latter was
deceased in 1674.
3 Wood feet, at 11.15 inches English each. The wood foot, however, was commonly called 11
inches English.
< $364.40.
» Cornelis Wynkoop is supposed to have been a son of Pieter W. He is said to have removed
from Albany to Esopus in 1664, where he resided until his death in 1674, leaving six children.
Hist. Coll. Hi. 8
18 Albany County Records.
at Fort Orange, etc., Henderick Andriessen [Van Doesburgh], and
Kobert Engel, who stood as sureties and principals for the person of Cor-
nelis Wyncoop, for the sum of nine hundred and eleven guilders, on
pledge of their persons and estates.
Done as above.
Robert Engel.
Hendrick Andriessen.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Terms and conditions on which Jurrian Teunissen Glasemaeeker' pro-
poses to sell his house and lot, where he at present dwells, to the highest
bidder. First. — The house, with all permanent fixtures, shall be delivered
to the buyer, with the lot, length and breadth ten rods, according to the
patent thereof, with two hogsties ; also a part of a lot lying to the south
of the house, in breadth about 23 feet. Delivery shall be given this cur-
rent year in the month of May. The payment shall be made in good
whole merchantable beavers, in two terms, to wit, on the first day of July,
A. D. 1657, the half, and the other half on the first day of July, A.
D. 1658. With the first payment a transfer (^transport) shall be made
to the buyer, and with the last payment, the patent ((jt'ondbrief) shall
be given. The buyer shall be held to furnish two suflBcient sureties, each
as principals, in the time of four and twenty hours, to the content of the
seller, and if the buyer cannot furnish sufficient sureties in the time of
four and twenty hours, then it [property] shall be sold again at the cost
and charge of the buyer, and all that it shall become less worth, he shall
be holden to replace, and if it become worth more he shall enjoy no
benefit therefrom. The auction fees become a charge to the buyer.
After much bidding, Andries Herbertsen remained the last bidder, for
the sum of one thousand five hundred and ten guilders, according to the
above conditions, which he has accepted, on pledge of his person and
estate, movable and immovable.
Done in the village of Beverwyck the 29th of January, A. D. 1657.
Andries Herberts.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort-Orange.
On the same date, appeared Philip Pieterse [Schuyler] and Marcelus
Janssen.[Van Bommel], who constituted themselves sureties and princi-
pals for the person of Andries Herbertsen, for the sum of one thousand
five hundred and ten guilders, and that upon pledge of their persons
and estates.
Done ut supra.
Philip Pieterse Schuyler.
Marcelys Janssen.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Terms and conditions on which Abraham Pieterse Vosburgh proposes to
sell to the highest bidder, his house and lot, lying in the village of Bever-
' Glazier. See page 14.
Albany County Records. * 19
wyck, where lie at present dwells. First. — The house, with all that is fast
by earth and nail, shall be delivered to the buyer, with the lot, in breadth
in front on the street from Tomas Clabbort's lot to the south side
of his house, and in breadth in the rear four rods, and in length ten rods,
provided that the door and windows on the south side of the seller's
house shall remain closed, all according to the patent thereof.
[This paper is imperfect and unexecuted].
Terms and conditions on which Rutger Jacobsen [Van Schoenderwoert
or Van Woert], proposes to sell to the highest bidder, his garden, lying in
the village of Beverwyck, according to the patent thereof First. — There
yhall be delivered to the buyer, the garden ^ with its enclosure, lying by
Herr Van Rensselaer's on the river side ; and westerly on the road ; in
length 8 rods and 7 feet; along the river 8 rods and one foot: bounded
on the north on the lot of Goosen Gerritse [Van Schaick] G rods,
breadth on the south side three and a half rods, according to the patent,
except the sagetrees {salij hoomen) and the fruit which is thereon. De-
livery shall be made on the IGtIi April, A. D. 1657. Payment shall be
made in two terms, to wit, on delivery, the half in good merchantable
sewant ; the other half on the first day of August of this year 1657, in
merchantable beavers. The buyer shall be holden to furnish two sufficient
sureties in four and twenty hours, to the content of the seller. And if
the buyer can not furnish sufficient sureties in said time, then it shall
be again sold at his cost and charge, and whatever less it comes to be
worth, he shall be holden to replace, and whatever more it shall become
worth, he shall not profit thereby. The auction fees become a charge
upon the buyer. On this date the 29th of January, A. D. 1657, Frans
Barentse Pastoor remained the last bidder for the sum of two hundred and
eighty-six guilders, according to the conditions.
Done in the village of Beverwyck this 29th of January, A. D. 1657.
Frans Barentse Pastoor.
Acknowledged before me,
IjA Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
On the same date, appeared Jan Verbeeck and Gerrit Slechtenhorst,
as sureties and principals, for the person of Frans Barentse Pastoor, and
for the sum of two hundred and eighty-six guilders, on a pledge of their
persons and estates.
Done ut supra.
Gerrit Slichtenhorst.-
Jan Verbeeck.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Terms and conditions on which Rutger Jacobsen [Van Schoender-
woert] proposes to sell to the highest bidder a lot situated at the west of
his house where he at present dwells. First. — There shall be delivered to
1 This garden lay on the east side of Broadway, south of State street.
2 Gerrit Slichtenhorst came to Beverwyck in 1646, with his father Brant Arentse S., and served
as schout-fiscaal for a short time. He removed to Kingston about 1672, where he died the 9th
of January, 1684.
20 Albany County Records.
the buyer, the lot situate to the west of the house where he at present
dwells, in breadth on the road 30 feet, in the rear or south side 27 feet in
breadth ; length on both sides 62 feet. The delivery shall be made on
the 16th April, 1657. The payment shall take place on the first day of
May, 1657, to wit, the half in good merchantable seewant, and the other
half in good merchantable beavers. The buyer shall be holden to furnish
two sufficient sureties and that in the time of four and twenty hours, to
the content of the seller. If the buyer cannot furnish sufficient sureties
in the aforesaid time, then at his cost and charge it shall again be sold,
and what less it shall become worth he shall be holden to replace ; and
although it come to be worth something more, he shall enjoy no profit
therefrom. The auction fees become a charge to the buyer. After
much bidding Claas Hendrickse [Van Schoonhoven] remained the last
bidder, for the sum of five hundred and six guilders, according to the
above conditions.
Done in the village of Beverwyck the 29th of January, A. D. 1657.
Claas Henderycksen.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
On same date appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, deputy at
Fort Orange, the Hon. Johannes Baptist Van Rencelaer and Jacob
[Janse] Schermerhooren, as sureties and principals, for the person of Claas
Henderickse, for the sum of five hundred and six guilders, on a pledge
of their persons and goods.
Done %it supra.
Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer.
Jacob Jansen Schermerhooren.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Terms and conditions on which Gerrit Eeyersen [Lansing ?] proposes
to sell at public sale his house and lot standing by Jurrian Glasemaecker,
and now occupied by Jan Broersen. First. — There shall be delivered to
the buyer, the house by earth and nail fast, with the lot, four rods
broad and 8 rods long, according to the patent thereof.
* ^ ^ * * * *
[This paper was not executed].
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service, etc., of the
General Privileged West India Company, Vice Director, etc., the Honor-
able Rutger Jacobsen [Van Schoenderwoert], who declared that he had
sold to Harmen Vedder, his house and lot lying in the village of Bever-
wyck, in breadth front and rear six and thirty feet, with an alley of five
feet in breadth, in length to the kil, which alley lies between Goosen
Gerritse [Van Schaick] and the seller, with a portion of the place where
his brewery stands; which brewery shall be worked [by the seller] until
next November of the year 1657, and the lot of said brewhouse shall
then be delivered, for the sum of two thousand three hundred and
twenty-five guilders, which he promises to pay in three terms, to wit, the
first payment on the 20th of May, A D. 1657, being a just third part, in
good commercial seewant, reckoned at ten guilders the beaver; the second
Albany County Rtcords. 21
payment shall be made on the first of August of the year 1657, in good
whole merchantable beavers; and the third payment on the first day of
August, A. D. 1658, also in good whole merchantable beavers, the seller
promising to give the buyer a deed (Jransjjorf) on the 20th of 3Iay, on
the first payment; under pledge of their persons and estates, movable
and immovable, present and future, submitting the same to all laws and
judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 31st of January, A. D. 1657, in presence
of Henderiok Andriessen [Van Doesburgh] and Johannes Provoost.
RUTGER JaCOBSEN.
Harman Vedde:r.i
Hendrick Andriessen.
Johannes Provoost., witness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service, etc., and in
the presence of Rutger Jacobsen and Andries Herbertsen, commissa-
ries, etc., Frans Barentsen Pastoor, burgess and citizen of the village of
Beverwyck, and declared that he had granted and conveyed, as by these
presents he does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to the
behoof of Henderick Andriessen [Van Doesburgh], also a citizen of said
village, a house, brewhouse, lot and garden lying in the village of Bever-
wyck, according to the patent granted to him by the Director General
and Council of New Netherland, for the sum of three thousand six
hundred and thirty guilders, which the aforesaid Henderick Andriessen
shall pay in three terms, in good whole merchantable beavers, to wit, on
the first day of May of the current year 1657, a just third part; on the first
day of August next coming the second third part, and the last third part
on the first day of May in the year 1658 ; which house, brewhouse, lot
and garden the grantor shall free from all claims and demands, which
may be upon the same ; the parties respectively to the observance of this
contract, pledging their persons and estates, present and future, and
submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the tenth day of February, A. D. 1657.
Frans Barentse Pastoor.
Rutger Jacohsen.
Andries Herberts.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange,
Upon this lOlh of February, 1657, appeared before me Johannes La
Montagne, Deputy, etc., Andries Harperssen, burgess and citizen of the
village of Beverwyck, who declared that he had granted to Jan Martense
[Beekman]- also a citizen of the same village, all the right that he, the
grantor has in the house and lot of Jurrian Teunisse [Glazemaecker] by
1 Harman Albertse Vedder was early a trader in Albany. In 1672 he bought a bouiverij ia
Schenectady, where he settled with his Ave sons and one daughter. He was not living in 1715.
The families of this name in the vicinity of Albany are descended from him.
2 Jan Martense Beekman, son of Marten Beekman, blacksmith, married, 1, Machtelt,
daughter of Jacob Janse Schermerhooren ; and 2, Eva Vinhagen, on the 26th of October.
1692. He had 15 children baptized, of whom 13 were mentioned as living, in hia will, made 16th
December, 1728. He was buried September 30, 1732.
22 Albany County Records.
him, the grantor, obtained at a public sale held on the 20th of January,
1657, according to the conditions read at the time, for the sum of three
and twenty hundred guilders, which sum the said Jan Martense promises
to pay in good strung seew:;nt, or corn at the market price, in three terms,
the first, on the first of May of the current year 1657 ; 800 guilders on
the first day of May of the year 1658; and the third or last on the first
day of May, A. D. 1659 ; and all on a pledge of their persons and goods,
movable and immovable, submitting the same to all courts and judges.
Done tit supra, in presence of Marcelus Janssen and Rutger Jacobsen
as witness called for that purpose.
This is the mark of >-j- Jan Martense.
Rutger Jacobsen.
Marcelys Jarisen.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Terms and conditions on which Pieter Bronck proposes to sell, to the
highest bidder, his log house {halchenhuys), at public sale, and the lot
thereof. First. — There shall be delivered to the buyer the house fast
by earth and nail, with the lot, which is in length a hundred and fifty-
four feet and a half ; rear sixteen wood feet; breadth on the road the
same as the house, with an alley on the south side seven feet in breadth.
* * * >J: * * *
[On the 26th of February, A. D. 1657, the above property was bidden
in by the owner, atthe house of William P'rederickse Bout, and of course
this paper was not executed].
<
Terms and conditions according to which Pieter Bronck proposes to
sell, to the highest bidder, at public sale, his house lying on the hill.
First. — There shall be delivered to the buyer the house and fixtures
with the lot, 20 rods in length and five rods in breadth, according to the
patent thereof; which house is leased until the first day of May, A. D.
1658, for the sum of five and twenty beavers, which five and twenty
beavers the buyer shall receive.
* * * * * * *
[This property was bidden in by the owner, Pieter Bronck, 26th of
February, A. D. 1657, at the house of William Frederickse Bout, and
the above paper was not executed].
Terms and conditions according to which Pieter Bronck proposes to
sell his house standing to the north of the log house {halckenliitys), with
the lot. First. — There shall be delivered to the buyer, the house and
all the fixtures, with the lot 83 wood feet in length, and 8 eight feet in
breadth in the rear, with a hogsty ; which house is leased until the first
day of May, A. D. 1657, for the sum of 12 beavers, which 12 beavers
the buyer shall receive, etc.
* * + * * * *
[The above property was bidden in by the owner Pieter Bronck, on
the 26th of February, A. D. 1657, at the house of William Frederickse
Bout, and this paper was not executed].
Terms and conditions according to which Claas Hendrickse [Van
Schoonhoven] proposes to sell his lot, which he holds from Rutger
Albany County Records. 23
Jacobsen, lying to the west of the house of Kutger Jacobsen. Firsts
There shall be delivered to the buyer the lot, thirty feet broad on the
road, m the rear or south side seven and twenty feet broad, leno-th on
both side^s sixty-two feet. Delivery shall be made on the J 6th of^April
A. D. 1657. Payment shall be made in good whole merchantable beavers'
in two terms ; with the delivery, the half, and on the first day of July'
A. D. 1657, the other half. The buyer shall be holden to furnish two
sufficient sureties to stand as principals to the content of the seller. If
the buyer can not furnish sufficient sureties in the aforesaid time, then
It shall be offered for sale again at his cost and charge, and whjitever
less It shall come to be worth, he shall be holden to replace, and if it shall
come to be worth more, he shall receive no benefit therefrom. The
auction fees become a charge against the buyer. After much biddino-
Claas Hendrickse remained the last bidder on the 26th of February, A. D.'
1657, at the house of William Frederickse Bout.
[This paper was not executed].
Conditions and terms according to which Do. Gideon Schaets i proposes
to sell his garden lying behind Fort Orange, on the south bounded by
Gilhs Pieterse [Timmerman], and on the north side by Jacob De Brouwer
on the east side by Pieter Hartgers, and on the west side by the
road, more or less as described in the patent. The delivery shall be
made for ready pay (contant'). The payment shall be made in good whole
merchantable beavers, the last of July, in the year 1657. The auction
fees become a charge upon the buyer. After much bidding, Jan Van
Aecken remained the bidder for the sum 107 guilders, according to the
above conditions.
Done in Fort Orange this 26th of February, A. D. 1657.
This is the mark of ^^g^J^ Jan Coster Van Aecken.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne.
Tennis Teunissen Metselaer proposes to sell a garden, 7 rods lono-
and four rods broad, lying behind Jan De Wever's house, by Fort Oranoe"^
Delivery shall be made on the first of March, A. D. 1657. Payment sh'^li
be made in the month of October, A. D. 1657, in good whole merchanta-
ble beavers. The auction fees become a charge on the buyer. After
much bidding, Jan Clute remained the last bidder, for the sum of 38
guilders, according to the above conditions.
Done in the village of Beverwyek, the 26th of February, A. D. 1657.
Johannes Clute.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne.
\^1'-®i'^'^?u Schaets became minister of the church in Albany in 16.52. and continued in offipn
until his death about 1691 at the age of 83 years. On the 13th of Aug., 1686, h s a%^ i " thus snoken
ouderdom-, etc. His house was on the east side of Broadway between State and Beaver streef?
near the bridge over the Rutten kil. He had two wives, the second of whom^^g Barentfe
Hendrkse of New York, whom he married 32d Aug., 1683. His children were Reynier who
ZSIilSi^^^Taffie^^rke^beTo^fit'^YoT^^
24 Albany County Records.
I, the subscriber, Daniel Rinckhout,' acknowledge that I have hired of
Reyuier Wisselpenningh,- a house standing and lying in the village of
Beverwyck, for the sum of one hundred guilders, half beavers and half
seewant, which lam to pay as the rent becomes due, from the middle of
next August, of the year 1(357, to the first day of June, of the year
1658, when the lessee shall be holdeu to deliver up the said house, glass
and roof tight. Below, the parties respectively pledge their persons and
estates, movable and immovable, the same submitting to all laws and
judges without craft or trick.
Done in the village of Beverwyck the 23d of February, (?) A. D. 1657,
in the presence of Jan RoeloflFse [De Goyer] and Pieter Lambertsen.
Daniel Ringhout.
Rynier Wisselpenningh.
Jan Roeloffse.
Pieter Lambertsen.
Copy of a certain paper given by Jacob Adriansen'^ \_Raadmaecker^,
to the trustees of the estate of Kit Davids and Cornelia De Vos, his late
wife, which Jacob Jansen Tol [Stol] ' wrote with his own hand. I, the
subscriber, Kit Davids, acknowledge that I have well and truly sold Jacob
Janssen Hap [or StoU] those my lands lying in the Great Esopus, next
the farm {bouwery') of the late Joiians De Hulter, with a road passing
over the same ; provided that he make payment to the seller. Kit Davids,
from this date, being the 17th day of August, to wit, in three terms,
the first payment to be after delivery made, provided that he. Kit Davids,
gets him a clean transfer from the Indians (wilden), and moreover a
patent (grondbrief), from the Honorable [West India] Company. In
accordance with my own hand, with witness hereto called and asked
and that for the sum of 1400 guilders, say, fourteen hundred guilders,
without any abatement or haggling {ciccordatie). So have I as seller,
with my accustomed sign manual, subscribed this [paper] was subscribed.
This is the mark of p Kit Davids,'^ with my own hand as seller.
Jacob Janssen Stol.
J..S tvitness, Jacob Adriaense.
Agrees with the principal so far as we could read it.
Quod Attestor.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Inventory of the estate of Kit Davids, and of the late Cornelia De Vos
[his wife].
In a great chest.
A pair of red and yellow sleeves.
A Haerlemer damask under waistcoat, red and blue.
1 Daniel Rinkhout was a baker, 36 years of age in 1663, from Pomeren, Holland. He made his
will in 1662 and gave his property to his brother Jan, save 25 guilders, to his brother Aertman of
Pomeren, if living.- iVotorzaOJap^?-*, 1,63. ■ >.^-u x. v.
2 Reynier Wisselpenningh was probably a carpenter. He brought an action against the church
in 1658 for building a baptistry {doop huysje), and obtained judgment for 270 guilders.— Dutch
^JacobAdriaensen Van Utrecht came to Beverwyck in 1639.— 0' Uallagfian's Histoid of New
Netherlands i, 438. , . ^_,„^ _, , , tt i -^ K^■u ^
^ Jacob Jause Stoll (or Hap) came to Beverwyck in 1630, and succeeded Hendrik Albertsen
as ferry master. He removed to Esopus about 1657. He corresponded with Governor Stuyvesant
in relation to the Indians and other matters.— Dutch Manuscripts. , ^ , „^
5 Christotfel Davids was a native of England. In 1656 lie received a patent for 36 morgens of
land at Esopus from which he was driven by the Indians, and in 1663 asks permission to reenter
Albany County Records. 25
A red cloth under waistcoat.
A red cloth under petticoat.
A Pooyse apron.
A black silk damask gown with red lining.
13 napkins, made up.
6 ditto cut unmade.
A pair of curtains with a valance.
2 old dark green ditto with a valance.
A little table cloth.
A child's yellow jacket.
5 bed sheets (laeckens).
10 pillows.
A piece of fine linnen, of 1? ells.
7 cotton swathing cloths {luyers).
A package of childs bed linnen.
7 night neckercheifs.
5 white bibs (yoor schooteii).
5 Tuckers (iieer stucken).
5 wonians handkercheifs.
A package of child's bed linnen tied in a square linnen cloth.
Also two corn bags and two deer skins, a bed with its bolster, two pil-
lows, two towels, with a coverlet and a sheet.
This inventory was made in the presence of ChristoflFel Davids, Jan
Verbeeck,! and Evert Wendels, orphan masters, at the request of Andries
De Vos, guardian, in the absence of Arent Andriesse (Bratt) fellow
guardian, by me Johannes La Montagne, as officer at Fort Orange and
village of Beverwyck, who had the above mentioned goods locked and
sealed in a great chest, on the 2d of March, A. D. 1657. Was subscribed
by Jan Verbeeck, Evert Wendels,'- and Andries De VoS; as orphan masters.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service of the West
India Company, deputy, etc., Andries De Vos and Arent Andriessen
[Bratt] of the one side, and the Honorable Frans Barentse Pastoor of the
other side ; who [have come to an agreement] with each other, in respect
to the sale of the garden, which said Frans Barentsen, at a public sale,
purchased, on the 29th of January, A. D. 1057, of Rutger Jacobsen ;
which garden was again purchased afterwards by ChristofFel Davids, at a
public sale, on tlie 26th of February, of said Frans Barentsen in this man-
ner, to wit, that the aforesaid Andries De Vos,-^ and Arent Andriesse
upon the same. His wife was Cornelia De Vos, who was deceased in 1657. Their son David
settled at Schenectady where with his wife and 4 children he was killed by the French and
Indians, February 9. 1690.
1 Jan Verbeek and family arrived at Manhattans 29th Nov., 1641. In 1670 he had a grant of a
lot on the west corner of James and Steuben streets. In 1697 he was eighty- five years old, and
died about 1699.
- Evert Janse Wendel had a house lot on the north corner of James and State streets, which
was occupied in 1714, by his son Thomas. He was sixty years old in 1675, had two wives. Elsie
and Anantie ; and sons, Evert and Johannes, and perhaps Thomas, Hieronimus, Philip, and
Abraham.
3 Andries De Vos had a lot on the west corner of James and Columbia streets, afterwards
owned in 1726 by Harmauus Wendel ; also ground north of Steuben and west of Pearl streets.
He was brother-in-law of Barent Pieterse Coeymaus and father-in-law of Cornells Vos. His
daughter Catalyntie married, 1, Arent Andriese Bratt; 3, Barent Janse Van Ditmare, who
Hist. Coll. in. 4
26 Albany County Records.
[Bratt], trustees legally appointed, of the estate left by Cornelia De Vos,
late wife of the above mentioned Cbristoffel Davids, have obligated them-
selves, by these presents in said capacity [of trustees] as principals, to
pay the sum of two hundred and eighty-six guilders, to the Honorable
Rutger Jacobsen, for and in place of said Frans Barentse [Pastoor], in
the same money as the conditions of said sale, made on the 29th of Janu-
ary, A. D. 1657, mentioned ; and, moreover, to said Frans Barentse the
sum of thirty guilders, and to the deputy the sum of fourteen guilders
six stuivers for per centage; which obligation the aforesaid Frans
Barentse has accepted ; the parties respectively pledging for the observ-
ance of these presents, their persons and estates, movable and immovable,
present and future.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, this 5th of March, A. D. 1657, in
presence of Jan Verbeeck and Evert Wendels, orphan masters, as wit-
nesses; was subscribed, Andries De Vos, with the mark of Arent
Andriesse [Brat] ;^ Frans Barentse Pastoor, Jan Verbeeck, witness, and
Evert Wendels, as witness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes De La Montagne, in the service, etc..
Jan Janssen Van Kro'xenborch, who in the presence of the after named
witnesses, declared that he had appointed, as by these presents he does ap-
point, Sacharias Sickels corporal at Fort Orange, in his name to demand
of the commissary of the West India Company in New Netherlands, the
settlement of his wages earned, and the payment of the same, in a proper
manner ; promising to hold good all that the attorney [Sickels] shall in
this matter do, on a pledge of his person and estate.
Done in Fort Orange the 13th of April, A. D. 1657, present Jan Jans-
sen Van St Tobyn- and Marcelis Janssen [Van Bommel].
This is the mark of + Jan Janssen Van Kromenborch.
This is the mark of X^ Jan Janssen Van St. Tohi/n.
Marcelys Janssen.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service, etc., Hans
Coenradtsen [Backer] late soldier in the service of said company, who
declared that he had appointed, as by these presents he does appoint, Jan
Van Eeckelen,-^ at present citizen of the village of Beverwyck, in the
constituent's name and in his behalf, to demand and procure a settle-
ment and payment of the honorable commissary, and the receipt of
all such moneys from New Netherland as are coming to your consti-
tuent, for his services rendered to the aforesaid company in this country ;
•was killed at Schenectady February 9, 1690; and 3, Claas Janse Van Boekhoeven, whom Bhe
outlived, and died about 1712 in Schenectady. Cornelia, wife of Christofl'el Davidts, was proba-
bly anottier daughter of Andries De Vos. ^ ,, , , , .
' Arent Audriese Bratt was brother of Albert Andriese Bratt, or De Noorman, who settled m
Albany The former married Catalyntje De Vos, who, on the death of her husband, in 1652,
removed to Schenectady with her six children. From this branch are descended the Bratts of
Schenectady.
2 Jan Jansen St. Obyn was a resident of New Amsterdam.— Dutch Manuscripts.
' ' VanEeckeleu was a school master in Flatbush in \^9\.— English Manuscripts.
Albany Comity Records. 27
promising to hold good all that the attorney in the constituent's name shall
do, on a pledge of his person and estate, movable and immovable.
Done in Fort Orange the 18th of April, A. D. 1657. in presence of
Johannes Provoost and Thomas Poulr
lus.
This is the mark of H Hans Coenradts.
Johannes Provoost, witness.
Thomas PowallA
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service of the
General Privileged West India Company, etc., Albert Gerritsen [Lan-
sing?], who declared that he had appointed, as by these presents he does
appoint, the Honorable Symon Janssen, dwelling at Amsterdam in New
Netherland, in the constituent's name and for his behalf, to sell and con-
vey a certain lot lying in the city of Amsterdam in New Netherland
next the house of Adrian Vincent; length and breadth as the patent of
the same, of date the first of June, A. D. 1644, and as the conveyance
afterwards made, mention ; promising to hold good all that the attorney
[Janssen] shall do in this matter on pledge of his person and estate
movable and immovable, present and future. '
Done in Fort Orange the 18th of April, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Jan Cloet and Johannes Provoost, witnesses for that purpose called.
Albert Gerretsen.
Johannes Clute.
Johannes Provoost, loitness.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes La Montagne, Deputy of Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, deputy, etc., Hans Vos 2
dwelling at Catskil, who in the presence of Rutger Jacobsen and Philip
Pieterse [Schuyler], commissaries of the same jurisdiction, acknowledges
himself to be honestly indebted to Pieter Bronck, Dirck Bensick and
Phihp Hendrickse Boeckhout, in the sum of three hundred o-uilders
which sum he promises to pay, within the time of one year fi^om this
date, on a pledge of his person and estate, movable and immovable
Done in Port Orange the 28th of April, 1657, in presence of Albert
Janssen-^ and Johannes Provoost.
This is the mark of \ Hans Vos, signed by himself.
This is the mark of -\- Albert Janssen. -
Johannes Provoost, witness.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
^ Terms and conditions on which William Frederickse Bout, and Jan
Oarstensen^ propose to sell their yacht, at public sale, as it at present lies
1 Thomas Powall, with others, petitioned in 1664 for permission to buy a parcel of land between
Kinderhook and Neuteuhoeli.- Dutch Manuscripts. ^ ^ oetween
2 Hans Vos Van Baden came to Beverwyck in 1642, whence he removed to Catskil In 1658 ha
and his wife were committed to prison, probably for selling liquor to the Indians. In 1661 he
was appointed deputy sheriff.— Z>wteAifo«M6-cry;fe. <= ^"uiauB. in looi ne
= Albert Jansen Ryclanan Van Amsterdam came to Beverwyck in 1642
tc4pts ^^^^^^^^^ contracted to serve Remmert Jansen as a blacksmith in \^^.-Dutch Manu.
28 Albany County Records.
in the roadstead, with all her appurtenances according to the inventory
thereof. First.— T\\q aforesaid yacht shall be delivered to the buyer
with all her appurtenances. Delivery shall be given immediately. Pay-
ment shall be one half in good whole merchantable beavers, and the other
half in good current sewant, in two payments, the first on the 23d of
July next coming [and] the second, one year thereafter, on the 23d of
July, A. D. 1658. The buyer shall be holden to furnish two sufficient
sureties, and that immediately, to the content of the seller. If the buyer
can furnish no sufficient sureties in said time, then it shall again be sold at
his cost and charge, and whatever less it shall become worth he shall be
holden to replace, and if it come to be worth more, then he shall enjoy no
profit therefrom. The auction fees become a charge on the buyer. After
much bidding, Dirck Bensick remained the buyer for the sum of one
thousand nine hundred and seventy-one guilders, according to the condi-
tions ; for which sum Claas Hendrickse [Van Schoonhoven] stood surety as
principal, on a pledge of his person and estate.
Done in the village of Beverwyck the 23d of May, A. D. 1657, in
presence of Lowies Cobussen and Johannes Provoost. Was subscribed.
This is the mark of ^-]-+ Dirck Bensick.
As surety, Claas Hendrickse.
Loivies Cohiisse7i, as witness.
Johannes Provoost, as witness.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, etc., in the presence of
Jacob [Jause] Schermerhooren and Philip Pieterse [Schuyler] commis-
saries; Jochem Wessels Backer,' burgess and citizen of the village of
Beverwyck, who declared that he had granted and conveyed, as he by
these presents does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, for
the behoof of Wouter Albertsen [Vanden Uythofi'], his heirs or assigns
(die reght van hem hehhen sullen) ; his house and lot lying in the village
of Beverwyck, bounded southerly by the kil, northerly by the alley,
easterly along the river side, westerly by the new house of Jochem Wes-
sels, for the sum of nineteen hundred and fifty guilders in beavers, and
that in two terms ; the first payment, the half, to be paid in June, next
coming, 1657, and the second shall be made in July, A. D. 1658 ; which
house and lot the aforesaid Jochem Wessels promises to free from all
actions and claims, on a pledge of his person and estate, movable and
immovable, present and future, submitting the same to all laws and
judges.
Done in Fort Orange this 80th of May, A. D. 1657.
Jochem [Wesselse] Backer.
Philip Pietersen [^Schuyler'].
Jacoh Janse Schermerhooren.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
1 Jochem Wessels Backer in 1670 had a lot " upon ye hill, there next above Capt. Philip Pieterse
Schuylers," which his widow, Geeriruy Hieronimus, sold to Bay Croesvelt, 26th March, 1683,
then described as a house and lot " about ye church." Jan Casparse was only son and heir of
Baid Geertruy.
Albany County Records. 29
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, etc, in the presence of
the Honorable Jacob [Janse] Schermerhooren and Adrian Gerritse
Li'apendorp] commissaries of the same jurisdiction, Claas Henderickse
LVan fechoonhoven], burgess and citizen here, who deckred that he had
granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and convey in
real and actual possession, to the behoof of Jan Tomassen rMin<4'en
commissary and burgess of the village of Beverwyck, his heirs or assTo-ns
his house and lot lying in Beverwyck on the hill, with a garden thereto
belonging, according to the patent granted by the honorable director
general and council of iNew Netherland, to Philip Pieterse Schuyler of
date 16 June, 1656, signed Petrus Stuyvesant, and lower down by ordi-
nance of the honorable director general of New Netherland, stood G V
Buyven, secretary, and in exemplification, of date the 7th October 165G
signed Petrus Stuyvesant; of which patent the aforesaid Claas Hende-
iickse received a conveyance, from the aforesaid Philip Pieterse Schuyler
the 4th of July, 16o6, signed Jan De Decker,i and again ratified on the
back of the said patent, written the 29th November, A. D. 1656
signed La Montagne, vice director and deputy; for which house and lot
1 Jau de Decker for several years a notary public at Schiedam, having connections in the
Amsterdam chamber, and being a young man of sound judgment and high character, was sent
out by the company to New Netherland, in November, 1G54 ; he arrived April, 1655, as supercargo
of the ship Black Eagle, with instructions to receive the first vacant oflice. These recom-
mendations having been renewed in the spring, he was accordingly commissioned vice director
ot iiort Orange. In the following May, orders were sent to appoint him receiver-general and
?®°l?.^^.°' r^ council, but his private affairs calling him home, he returned to Holland, Decem-
ber itob, where he married the daughter of Jacob van Belcamp. With her he returned to New
Netherland, May, IfaoT, as receiver-general and member of the council, at a salary of 78 o-l per
month, and 200 gl. for board. In April, 1662, his father-in-law applied, at his daughter's request,
lor Mr. De Decker s discharge from the company's service. This caused his employers much
regret, who expressed a hope that he would be prevailed on to remain in this country He was
afterwards employed, in 1663, in visiting the Esopus as member of the council, and attending to
the interests ol that settlement ; after which, he was sent to Virginia to reclaim the company's
ship, The Arms of Amsterdam, which an English privateer had captured on her voyage from
(guinea with a cargo of slaves, and carried into the Chesapeake.* He remained there half a year
but returned to New Netherland without accomplishing the object of his mission, having
quarrelled, it is said, with the authorities of that place. Some misunderstanding occurred be-
tween him and Stuyvesant, to whom he wrote, in July, what the latter considered an " ieno-
™f^?i°^'^ ^°,'? iisiifferably harsh letter, filled with false accusations and calumnies." The approach
ot the Jin'-rlish left no time to the parties to follow up the quarrel. The country surrendered to
Nicolls. Mr De Decker, being one of the Dutch commissioners, signed the treaty of capitulation
7th September, 1664, at the close of which month he was banished, for reasons set forth in the
following order : " Whereas the Heer John de Decker, late of the councill for the Dutch West
India Company in New Yorke, did (contrary to the 14th Art. of Surrender) actually travaile from
hence and tratticke with powder and negroes unto ftbrt Alliauy and other placet" upon Hudson
river, without requesting or having a certificate from mee, or liberty so to doe ; and beino- fully
informed that then and there he did endeavor by discourses to alienate the mindes of H. M. 1)utch
subjects from that happy reconcilement without bloodshed, uppon articles so lately made, and
that he did committ these misdemeanors before that flbrt Albany was surrendered unto his
majesty s obedience, the consequences whereof are contrary to the peace of this government • I
have, therefore, thought fitt to order and appoint, and doe by these presents order and appoint
that the said John de Decker shall within the space of ten days transport himselfe out of this
government. Given under my hand and scale the 30th day of September, 1664, at flbrt James,
&c. R. NiooLLs." On the 8th of October he received permission to sail with eight negroes for
any of the French plantations of Martinico, Guadaloupe, or St. Christopher's, and from thence to
Holland. There was due to him at this period 7,350 gl. from the West India Company, and he
had besides some land on Staten island. He complained to the Duke of York, and obtained a
reference on his petition to Gov. Lovelace, with which he arrived in New York in January, 1671.
He succeeded in obtaining a grant for 120 acres of land on Staten island, " though accordino- to
the strictness of the laws and customs of the country his right thereunto is laijsed." He was
bound to settle this land within a year. For the arrears of salary which he claimed, he was re-
ferred to the West India Company. It is presumed that he remained in this country, where
many of his descendants are still to be found, who have given the name of Deckerville to a
settlement in northern New Jersey. The whole of his oflicial correspondence whilst vice director
of J<ort Orange, is still among the Dutch Records in the county clerk's office, Albany. The
reference of the Duke of York is in the Register of Wills, surrogate's office, New York.— (9'C'a«a-
(jhan's Hvitm-yofNew Netherland, ii, 304.
* [An account of this voyage has been published under the title of Voijage of the Dutch Slavers.
St. .John and Arms of Amsterdam, 1659-63, with Appendix of Additional Papers relatijjg to the
blave Trade under the Dutch; translated from the original Dutch Manuscripts, with Introduc-
tion, by E. B. O'Callaghan. J. Munsell, Albany, 1867, 8vo, pp. xsxvi, 233.]
30 Albany County Records.
the above mentioned Jan Tomassen grants and conveys to the above men-
tioned Claas Hendrickse, for him, his heirs or assigns a lot, to the north
bounding on Andries Herbertsen, on the south the common highway,
on the east and west a common road, in length ten rods and in breadth
six and a half rods, and in addition to the same a garden bounding on the
south side on Henderick Janssen Westercamp,' east, west and north on a
common path in length six rods ten feet, in breadth six rods and one foot,
according to the patent, granted to the aforesaid Jan Tomassen, by the
director general and council of New Netherland of date 23d April, A. D.
1652 ; the respective parties each for himself promising to free said lots
from all actions and claims, renouncing all rights and customs contrary
to their sincere intentions, on a pledge of their persons and estates, mova-
ble and immovable, present and future, the same submitting to all laws
and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the last day of May, A. D. 1657.
Jan Tomas.
Claas Hendrycksen.
Jacob Jansen Schermerlworen.
Adrian Gerritsen \^Papendor][f\.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy in Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, etc., and in presence of
Jacob Schermerhooren and Adrian Gerritsen [Papendorp] commissaries
of said jurisdiction, the Honorable Rutger Jacobsen [Van Schoender-
woert], burgess and citizen of the village of Beverwyck, who declared that
he had granted and transferred, as by these presents, he does grant
and transfer, in real and actual possession, to the behoof of Claas Hen-
derickse [Van Schoonhoven], a lot to the west of his house, where he at
present dwells, in breadth on the road thirty feet, in the rear, or on the
south, twenty-seven feet in breadth, length on both sides sixty- two feet,
which lot is a part of what was granted him by patent of the director
general and council of New Netherland, of date 23d of April, A. D. 1653,
for which lot the afore mentioned Rutger Jacobsen acknowledges that he
has received the sum of five hundred and six guilders to his satisfaction ;
promising to free said lot from all actions, claims or demands, which may
be against said lot, on pledge of his person and estate, movable and immo-
vable, present and future, submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange, last day of May, A. D. 1657.
Rutger Jacobsen.
Jacob janse SchermerTiooren.
Adrian Gerritsen [^Papendorp].
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, etc., and in the presence of
Honorable Abraham Staets- and Jan Tomassen [Mingael] commissaries
'Hendrick Jansen Westercamp was in Beverwyck in 1645, having come there from New
Amsterdam.
2 Major Abraham Staets (written Staes hy himself) was a surgeon and settled in Rensselaers-
wyck in 1643. He had sons Jacob " Chirurgeon," his eldest son, Abraham and probably Samuel.
He was deceased in ITOl.
Albany County Records. 31
of this jurisdiction, Claas Henderickse [Van Schoonhoven] burgess and
citizen of the aforesaid village, who declared that he had granted and
conveyed, as he by these presents, does grant and convey, in real and
actual possession, to the behoof of Jan Vinhagel and Barent Reyndersen
[Smit], also burgesses and citizens of the afore written village, their
heirs or assigns, his lot lying to the west of the house of Rutger efacobsen,
in breadth on the road thirty feet, on the rear or south side seven and'
twenty feet in breadth, length on both sides sixty-two feet, which lot is
a part of what was granted to the aforesaid Rutger Jacobsen by patent of
the director general and council of New Netherland, of date 23d of 4pril
1653, for which lot the aforesaid Vinhageli and Barent Reyndersen
promise to pay five hundred and twenty-five guilders, in good whole
merchantable beavers; to pay half in August, A. D. 1657; promising said
lot to free from all actions or demands, which may be against said lot
under a pledge of their persons and estates, movable and immovable'
present and future, and submitting the same to all laws and judo-es " '
Done in Fort Orange the 2d of June, A. D. 1657. °
. , ^ Claas Hendrycksen.
Abram Staes.
Jan Tomas.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
^ On this the 28th of July, A. D. 1657, Claes Hendricksen declared
before me Johannes La Montagne, deputy at Fort Orange and villao-e
of Beverwyck, that he is honestly and truly paid the sum above mentioned.
Done in Fort Orange %it s^ipra.
Claas Hendryckse.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Terms and conditions on which Jan Van Hoesen proposes to sell his
house on the hill, with all that is fast in earth and nailed and ready to
dwell in, with a lot belonging to the same, according to the patent thereof.
First.— ThQVQ shall be delivered to the buver, the house a plank and
a half long, and in breadth nineteen feet, with a hall {iiytleaedinge) of
five feet broad leading through it, with a cellar, chamber, a garret, and
a lot ten rods'^ in length, and four rods in breadth. Delivery shall be
made the 20th of this month of June. The payment shall be made in
good whole merchantable beavers in two terms, the first on delivery the
second on the first day of October of the current year 1657 '
* * * * * * ■ *
[This paper was erased and not executed].
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, etc., and in the presence
of Honorable Abraham Staets and Adrian Gerritsen [Papendorp], com-
mis.saries of this jurisdiction, Caspar Jacobsen [Halenbeek],3 who declared
^^^^XY''^^'^^^^^^^y^\: ^''™ i" 1633, was living in Albany in 1708. His son C') Johannes
BoL^Talc'an^/an^^Sr^^^^^^^^^^ Hehadtwo
32 Albany County Records.
that lie had granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and
convey, in real and actual possession, to the behoof of Harmen Jacobsen
[Bambus], his house, earth and nail fast, and lot and garden, whole
length sixteen rods, and breadth four rods and four feet, according to the
patent thereof, for the sum of eight hundred and ten guilders to be paid
in good whole merchantable beavers, in two terms; the first on delivery
and the second payment on the 8th of May in the next coming year,
1658 ; for which payment the buyer has furnished two sureties to the con-
tent of the seller, to wit, Adrian Van Ilpendam and Abraham Vosburgh,'
on pledge respectively of their persons and estates, movable and immov-
able, submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange this 5th of June, A. D. 1657.
This is the mark of |^ Y Caspar Jacobse.
Ahram Staes.
Adrian Gerritsen.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Terms and conditions on which Jan Roeloffsen [De Goyer] proposes to
sell his house lying on the hill, with the lot, according to the patent
thereof. First. — There shall be delivered to the buyer, the house, fast
in earth and nailed, with the lot thereof, seven rods and five feet broad ;
to the west, and along the hill four rods and eleven feet; to the north on
Marcelis [Janse ?] 17 rods in length, all according to the patent thereof.
^ ^ * ^ ^ * *
[This paper was not executed, the sale not taking place].
Terms and conditions on which Jan Roeloffse [De Goyer] proposes to
sell a lot lying to the north of his house, according to the patent. First. —
There shall be delivered to the buyer, the lot one rod and eleven feet
broad on the east, to the west two and a half rods, and five rods long.
****** *
[This paper was unexecuted and erased].
Terms and conditions on which Jan Roeloffse [De Goyer] proposes to
sell a lot lying to the north of his lot. First. — There shall be delivered
to the buyer, the lot two rods and a half broad on the east, to the west
three rods wide, and in length on the road five rods, according to the
patent.
* ******
[This paper is unexecuted and erased].
Terms and -conditions on which Reyer Elbertsen proposes to sell his
house and lot, except the brick oven, with the bricks [.steenen'], lying in
the village of Beverwyck. First. — There shall be delivered to the
buyer the house, and all the fixtures, with the lot four rods wide and
twenty rods long, according to the patent.
* * * * * * *
[This paper is unexecuted and erased].
1 Abraham Vosburgh, perhaps son of Pieter Jacobse Vosburgh, deceased in 1674.
Albany County Records. 33
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service of the
General Priviledged West India Company, etc., and in the presence of
Honorable Jacob Schemerhooren and Abraham Staets, commissaries of
the same jurisdiction, the Honorable Jan Tomassen [Mingal] burgess
and citizen of the aforesaid village, who declared that he had granted and
conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and convey, in real and
actual possession, for the behoof of Claas Hendericksea [Van Schoon-
hoven], also burgess and citizen of the afore mentioned village, his heirs
or assigns, a house and lot bounded on the north by Andries Her-
bertsen, on the south by a common highway, on the west and east by a
common road ; in length four rods, and in breadth six and a half rods,
with a garden bounding on the south side on Henderick Janssen Wester-
camp, on the east, west and north on a common path, in length six rods
and ten feet, and in breadth six rods and one foot, according to the patent
to him, the grantor, given by the honorable director general and council of
New Xetherland, of date 23d of April, A. D. 1650, for which lot and
garden the grantor acknowledges that he has had satisfaction, and pay-
ment of said Claes Henderickse, acquitting him of the same; and promis-
ing to free said lot and garden from all actions and claims on pledge of
his person and estate, movable and immovable, and the same submitting
to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 2od of June, A. D. 1657.
Jacob Jamen Schermerhooren. ^^^ TOMASSE.
Abram Staes.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service of the
General Privileged West India Company, etc., and in presence of the
Honorable Jacob Schermerhooren and Abraham Staets, commissaries of
the same jurisdiction, Claas Hendricksen [Van Schoonhoven], who de-
clared that he had granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does
grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to the behoof of Harmen
Bastianse [Visscher],' his heirs or assigns, a garden bounded on the
south side by Henderick Janssen Westercamp, east, west and north by a
common path, in length six rods ten feet, and in breadth six rods and
one foot; which garden is a part of the patent of Jan Tomassen, to him
granted by the honorable director general and council of New Nether-
land, of date 23d of April, 1650; for the number of seventeen whole
merchantable beavers, to be paid in the month of June, A. D. 1657, the
grantor promising to free the aforesaid garden from all actions, demands
and claims, on pledge of his person and estate, movable, present and
future, and submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 25th of June, A. D. 1657.
Jacob Jansen Schermerhooren. ^LAES Hendryckse.
Abraham Staes.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
1 Harmen Bastianse Visschg: (or De V}'8elaer) was in New Amsterdam, as early as 1649. In
1044 he was aged twenty-five years, and was deceased in 1693. In 1675 his father lived in Hoorn,
Hist. Coll. in. 5
34 Albany County Records.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, etc., Tjerck Claessen [De
Witt],' who declared that he had conveyed, as by these presents he does
convey, to (Jarsten Claessen- and Jan Barensen [Wemp] the sum of
one hundred and eighty guilders, to be paid in vphole merchantable
beavers, growing out of the sale of a stallion, at public sale, of which Jan
Roeloffse remained the last bidder, for the aforementioned sum; which
stallion was delivered to his content, renouncing all demands that he,
the grantor, upon the aforementioned sum may claim ; appointing by
these presents, the said Carsten Claessen and Jan Barentsen-* the payment
of said sum to demand, and the same in case of refusal by court to prose-
cute.
Done in Fort Orange the 25th of June, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Dirck Bensick and Johannes Provoost.
Tjerck Claessen.
This is the mark o/-}— 1-+ Dirck Bensick, loitness.
Johannes Provoost, witness.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Conditions and terms on which Adrian Blomert' proposes to sell his
house and lot lying in Manhatans, next the City Hall, according to the
patent thereof. First. — There shall be delivered to the buyer, the
house and all its fixtures with the lot, in breadth on the street forty-seven
feet, and in. the rear forty feet. Delivery of the house shall be made on
the last day of September of this year, 1657 ; but the seller shall retain
the use of the rear house and little cellar, until the first of May, A. D.
1658, with the garden. Payment shall be made in three installments ;
the first on delivery of the house, the second on the first of May, A. D.
1658, and the third on the first of September, A. D. 1658 ; the first in-
stallment, in whole good merchantable beavers, the second in good current
seewant, and the last also in good whole merchantable beavers. The
buyer shall be holden to furnish two sufl&cient sureties as principals,
jointly and severally {een voor al en elck'), to the content of the seller, and
that in the space of four and twenty hours. If the buyer can not furnish
sufficient sureties in the aforesaid time, then it shall be again sold at his
cost and charge, and whatever less it shall become worth he shall be
holden to replace, and he shall receive no benefit from whatever more it
comes to be worth. The auction fees become a charge upon the buyer.
After much bidding Rem Janssen Smit^ remained the last biddc, for the
sum of four thousand and twenty guilders, according to the aforesaid
Holland. His wife was Hester Tjerkse. They had five sons, viz : Johannes, Bastian, Nanning,
Frederick and Tjerk. From these have sprung the various families of the name in this vicinity.
Many changes have been made in the spelling of the name.
1 Tjerk Claessen De Witt was a resident of Esopus.— English 3Ianusmpts.
a Carsten Claessen Timmerman {carpenter), in 1658.
3 Jan Barentsen Wemp (or Wemple) arrived in Beverwj'ck in 1644, where he remained until his
death ii) 1663. He was one of the proprietors of Schenectady. After his death, his widow,
Mary tic Mynderse, married, in 1064, Sweer Tennis Van Velsen of Schenectady, and in the
massacre of February 9, 1690, was slain together with her husband. Her children by Wemp, three
sons and three daughters, inherited the property (which was considerable) of both father and
Etepfather. The families of the name, settled on the Mohawk and vicinity, claim Jan Bareutse as
their common ancestor.
■lAdriaen Bloemmert came to New Nctherland in 1C44, in the ship Prince Mauritz, and was
engaged in business at New Amsterdam for many years. — Dutch Mcuuiscripts.
^ Rem Janssen Smit's name often occurs in the records as a considerable dealer in real estate.
No descendants of his appear in the church or city records.
Albany County Records. 35
conditions ; for whicli sum Abraham Isaacksen Verplancki and Heuderick
Williamsen Backer stood his sureties, each as principal, on pledge of their
persons and estate.
Done in the the village of Beverwyck, the 5th of July, 1657, in presence
of Lowies Cobussen and Johannes Provoost.
Rem Janssen.
Abraham Verplanck.
HiNRIK WiLLEMSEN BaCKKER."
Ludovicus Cobiis, tijjstaf.
Johannes Provoost, as witness.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, etc., in the presence of
the Honorable Jacob Schermerhooren and Philip Pieterse [Schuyler],
commissaries; the Honorable Rutger Jacobsen [Van Schoenderwoert],
who declared that he had granted and conveyed, as by these presents he
does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to the behoof of
Frans Barentsen Pastoor, a garden lying in the village of Beverwyck, next
the Heer Renselaer, on the river side, in length westerly on the road
eight rods and seven feet, length on the river side eight rods and one
foot ; breadth on the north on the lot of Goosen Gerritse [Van Schaick]
six rods; and breadth on the south side three and a half rods; which
lot the aforementioned Frans Barentsen at public sale bought on the 29
January, A. D. 1657 ; and that for the sum of two hundred six and
eighty guilders, which sum the aforementioned Rutger Jacobsen acknow-
ledges to be paid, and for the same the said Frans Barentsen gives, etc.,
quittance ; promising said lot to free from all claims and demands, on
pledge of his person and estate, movable and immovable, present and
future, submitting the same to all courts and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 6th of July, A. D. 1657.
Rutger Jacobsen.
Jacob Janse Schennerhooren.
Philip Ptetersen \_Schui/ler'\.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me, J. La Montagne, etc., the Honorable Frans
Barentsen Pastoor, who, in presence of Jacob Schermerhooren and
Philip Pieterse [Schuyler], commissaries of the same jurisdiction, de-
clared that he had granted and conveyed, as by these presents, he does
grant and convey, to ChristoflFel Davids,-^ citizen of the village of Bever-
wyck, a certain garden lying in the aforesaid village, next the Heer
1 Abraham Isaacse Verplauck. See Valentine's Manual, 1863 ; and 0' Callaghan's History of New
2 Hendrik Willeinse Bakker was a baker of New Amsterdam ; in 1658 he made a contract to
bake for the government.— i>(^/cA J/a/i;«cry)te. ^ . . , . ,
3 Christoffel Davidts was a native of England. In 1650, he lived on a farm at Dommie s hoek,
now called Van Wie's point ; 25th September, 1656, he received a patent for thirty-sis moreens of
land at Bsopus about a Dutch mile inland from the North river, and having been driven from it
by the Indians he asks permission in 1663, to reenter upon it. He married Cornelia De Vos,
daughter of Audries De Vos. They had at least one son, David, who, with his family, was
killed by the French and Indians, Feb. 9, 1690, in Schenectady. Cornelia De Vos was deceased
in 1657.— 0' Callaghan's History of New Netherland ; Deeds, i ; and Dutch Manuscripts.
36 Albany County Recwds.
Rencelaer's, on the river side, in length westerly on the road eight rods
and seven feet, along the river side eight rods and one foot, breadth
northerly on the lot of Goosen Gerritse [Van Schaick] six rods, and
breadth on the south side three and a half rods ; which lot the afore-
said Christoflfel Davids, at public sale, bought of the aforementioned
Frans Barentse on the 26 February, A. D. 1657, for the sum of three
hundred and thirty guilders, with the expenses, which sum the said
Frans Barentsen acknowledges to be paid ; promising the same lot to free
from all claims or demands, on pledge of his person and estate, movable
and immovable, present and future.
Done in Fort Orange the 6th of July, 1657.
Frans Barentsen Pastoor.
Jacob Janse Schermerhooren.
Fhilij) Fieterse \_Schuyler'].
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, etc., and in the presence of
the Honorable Jacob Schermerhooren and Philip Pieterse [Schuyler],
commissaries, the Honorable Andries Herbertsen [Constapel Vander
Blaes], who declared that he had granted and conveyed, as by these
presents he does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to the
behoof of Leendert Philipsen [Conyn],i his heirs or assigns, a house and
lot lying in the village of Beverwyck, bounded to the south by Jan
Tomassen [Mingal], to the north by Pieter Bronck, to the east by the
river side, to the west by the common road, length nine rods, and
breadth six and thirty wood feet ; which lot is a part of the whole lot
which was granted to him, the grantor, by patent of the director general
and council of New Netherland, given of date, 2od of April, A. D.
1652, for which house and lot the grantor acknowledges to have received
nine hundred guilders to his satisfaction ; and promises the same lot to
free from all claims or demands which may be upon the same, on pledge
of his person and estate, movable and immovable, present and future, and
submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 10th July, A. D. 1657.
Andries Herberts.
Jacob Janse Schermerhooren.
Philip Pieter sen \_Schuyler'\.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service, etc., in the
presence of the Honorable Abraham Staets and Jan Tomassen [Mingael],
commissaries, etc., the Honorable Andries Herbertsen, who declared that
he had granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and
convey, in real and actual possession, to the behoof of Leendert Philipse
[Conyn], his heirs or assigns, a house lot and garden, which is a part of
the whole lot, to the grantor, conveyed by the honorable director general
and council of New Netherland, of date 23d of April, A. D. 1652, the re-
1 Leendert Philipse Conj'n had two sons, Philip and Caspar (and perhaps Jacob), who settled
in Coxsackie and Claverac. He died in 1704.
Albany County Records. 37
mainder of the same being as large as it stands within the fence, for the
sum of eighteen hundred guilders, to be paid in whole merchantable
beavers, in two installments, to wit, the first in cash down, and the other
half within one year after the date of these presents, and with the last
payment the grantor shall deliver to the buyer the patent; all this on
pledge of their persons and estate, movable and immovable, submitting
the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 10th of July, A. D. 1657.
Andries Herberts.
Leendert Philipse [Conyn].
Ahram Staes.
Jan Tomas.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne. in the service, etc., in the
presence of Honorable Jan Tomassen [Mingael] and Adrian Gerritse
[Papendorp], commissaries, etc., the Honorable Jurriaen Teunisse [Grlaze-
maeckei-], burgess and citizen of said village, who declared that he had
granted and conveyed, as he, by these presents, does grant and convey
in real and actual possession, to the behoof of the Honorable Andries
Herbertsen, also burgess and citizen of the aforesaid village ofBeverwyck ;
a house and lot lying in the village of Beverwyck ; length and breadth
ten rods, which is part of the whole lot conveyed to him, the gi-antor, by
patent frijm the director general and council of New Netherland, of date
25th of October, A. D. 1653, for the sum of one thousand five hundred
and ten guilders, to be paid according to these conditions, to wit, in two
terms; the first installment on the first of July, A. D. 1657, in good
whole merchantable beavers; the grantor promising to free said lot from
all claims or demands, on pledge of his person and estate, movable and
immovable, submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 12th July, 1657.
jureyan tunissen. 1
Andries Herberts.
Andriaen Gerrietsen [^Papendorp].
Jan Tomas \^Mingaer\.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service, etc., in the
presence of Honorable Abraham Staets and Adriaen Gerritsen [Papen-
dorp] commissaries, etc., the Honorable Andries Herbertsen, citizen of the
village ofBeverwyck, who declared that he -had granted and conveyed,
as by these presents he does grant and convey, in real and actual pos-
session, to the behoof of William Janssen Schut, also burgess and citizen
of the aforesaid village, a lot, next to his lot, which he, by deed of 22d of
1 Juriaen Tennlse Glasemaecker was an innkeeijer. In 1658, Isaac De Forest brought an action
against tiim for sixty guilders, being half of his wife's passage money from Holland. In 1660, he
was complained of for beating some of the magistrates at Mrs. D.yckman's house, and for abus-
ing the -worshipful court : he pleaded intoxication, and was fined thirty guilders. He was again
arraigned with Marcellus Jause, also a tavern-keeper, for entertaining persons at night after the
ringing of the bell, and each was fined seventy guildera.— Dutch Manuscripts.
38 Albany County Records.
August, A. D. 1654, received from Frans Boon- husband of Lysbet Cor-
nelise, late widow of Grysbert Cornelissen Van Wesep,'* according to the
patent to the aforementioned Gysbert Cornelissen Van Wesep, granted
by the director general and council of New Netherland, of date 25th of
October, 1653, which portion was to him, the grantor, given by the Heer
director general and the court on the 6th of October, A. D. 1657, per
order, which lot is in length on the north along the road ten rods and
one foot, to the east a road breadth three rods, to the west the hill
one rod, for which lot the aforesaid William Janssen Schut shall pay in
cash, the sum of two hundred guilders, amounting to the number of five
and twenty beavers ; which lot the grantor promises to free from all actions
and demands, on pledge of his person and estate, movable and immovable,
submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 17th of July, A. D. 1657.
Andries Herberts.
Ahram Staes.
Adrian Gerritsen [^Papendorp].
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, etc., in the presence of
Honorable Jacob Schermerhooren and Philip Pietersen [Schuyler], com-
missaries, etc., the Honorable Jan Verbeeck, burgess and citizen of the
village of Beverwyck, who declared that he had granted and conveyed, as
bv these presents he does grant and convey, in actual and real possession,
to the behoof of Honorable Heer Johan Baptista Van Rencelaer, director of
the colony of Eencelaerswyck ; his lot lying in the village of Beverwyck,
according to the patent thereof, of date for the sum of eighteen
hundred and twelve guilders, of which sum the aforesaid Heer Eence-
laer has already paid to the grantor twelve hundred and eight guilders,
to the content of the same grantor, and six hundred and four guilders,
the said Heer promises to pay, the half in merchantable beavers and the
other half in current seewant, on the first day of May, A. D. 1658, on
pledge of his person and estate, personal and real; which house and lot
the grantor promises to free from all actions, claims or demands, on
pledge of his person and estate, personal and real, submitting the same
to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 18th of July, 1657.
Jan Verbeeck.
Jacoh Jansen Schermerhooren.
Philij) Pietersen Schuyler.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, etc., in the presence of
Honorable Jan Tomassen [Mingael] and Adrian Gerritsen [Papendorp],
1 Francis Boon was a French Indian trader wlio married Lysbet Cornelise Van Voorhoudt, it is
said against lier parents' wishes. He subsequently removed to New Amsterdam, where he
acquired wealth, and removed from thence to the West Indies.— Valentine''s Manual, 1855, p. 517.
2 Gysbert Cornelise Van Wesep, also called Aen de Berg, and op de Berg, because he lived on
the Hooge Berg at the lower end ot Papsknee, came to Beverwyck in 1645. His widow, Lysbet
Cornelise Van Voorhoudt married Frans Boon, a French trader, before the year 1657. — C Calla-
ghan's History of New Netherland, i, 441.
Albany County Records. 39
commissaries, etc., the Honorable Abraham Staets, commissary and citi-
zen of the aforesaid village, who declared that he had granted and
conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and convey, in real and
actual possession, to the behoof of the Honorable Johannes Van Twillert,'
his heirs or assigns, a house lying in Fort Orange, on the east side of the
aforesaid fort, in length four and forty- feet, and in breadth twenty feet,
with a garden behind the aforesaid fort, according to the patent thereof,
of date 27th of April, 1649, for the sum of two thousand three hundred
and twenty-five guilders, which sum the grantor acknowledges to have
received to his content; promising the afoi'esaid house to free from all
claims and demands, on pledge of his person and estate, movable and
immovable, submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 18th of July, A. D. 1657.
Abram Staes.
Jan Tomas.
Adriaeii Gerritsen.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Terms and conditions on which Jacob Joosten [Van Covelens] proposes
to sell his house and lot lying in the village of Beverwyck. First. —
There shall be delivered to the buyer, the house, tight all around, with
all that is fast in earth and nailed, with a new bedstead, and a cellar ; of a
plank long on each side, and a trap door in it; also a lot thirty wood feet
long, and in the rear twenty-eight feet broad in the clear (?;?;y '^^ff). The
delivery of the house shall be on the 21st of this month of July, A. D.
1657. The payment shall be within twelve days, and that in good whole
merchantable beavers, to wit, the first installment on delivery, and the
second on the first of May, A. D. 1658. The buyer shall be held to furnish
two suificient sureties and that immediately, to the content of the seller.
If the buyer can not furnish sufiicient sureties in the aforesaid time, then
it shall be sold again at his cost and charge, and whatever less it comes to
be worth, he shall be holden to pay, and whatever more it shall become
worth, he shall enjoy no benefit therefrom. The auction fees become
a charge on the buyer. After much bidding, Jan Dareth- remained the
last bidder, for the sum of five hundred and seventy guilders, according
to the aforesaid conditions ; for which sum Rutger Jacobsen and Hen-
derick Jochemsen-^ stood sureties as principals, jointly and severally, on
pledge of their persons and estates.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, the 18th of July, 1657, in presence
of Lowies Cobussen and Johannes Provoost.
Jan Dareth.
RuTGER Jacobsen.
Hendrick Jochemse.
Ludovicus Cobes.
Johannes Provoost^ witness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
' Johannes Van Twiller of Beverwyck, merchant, Hjoi.— Dutch Manuscripts.
- Another John Dret [Dareth] lived in Albany in 1736, but how related to the above is not
known.
" Hendrik Jochemse was lieutenant of the burgher company.— Dutch Manuscripts.
40 Albany County Records.
Terms and conditions on which the trustees of the estate of Jacob
Luyersen propose to sell the house of the late Jacob Luyersen, with the
lot of the same lying next to Fort Orange, according to the patent
thereof. First. — There "shall be delivered to the buyer, the house with
all the fixtures, and the lot, in length eight rods, in breadth in front on
the road four rods and a half, in breadth on the west side three rods and
five feet, all according to the patent thereof, except the garden stuff
(gaderen) which is therein. Delivery of the house shall be on the 20th
of August of this year, 1657. The payment shall be in two installments
in good current seewant; the first installment shall be on delivery of the
house, and the last on the first day of May, A. D. 1658. The buyer shall
be held to furnish two sufficient sureties and that immediately, to the
content of the seller. If the buyer can not furnish sufficient sureties in
the aforesaid time, then it shall be sold again at his cost and charge, and
whatever less it comes to be worth he shall be held to make good, and
whatever more it becomes worth, he shall enjoy no benefit therefrom.
The auction fees become a charge on the buyer. After much bidding,
Henderick Janssen Van Wytert remained the last bidder, for the sum of
eight hundred and thirteen guilders, according to the aforesaid conditions.
Done in Fort Orange the 18th of July, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Lowies Cobussen and Johannes Provoost.
This is the mark H of Henderick Janssen Van Wytert.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
On this the 20th day of July, appeared William Frederickse [Bout]
and Harmen Bastianse [Visscher], who, as sureties and principals, stood
for the person of Henderick Janssen Van Wytert on pledge of their
persons and estates, personal and real.
Done in Fort Orange, ut supra.
* This is the mark of J "" William Frederickse.
4
IJarmen Bastiaense.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, deputy, etc., Arent Van
Den Berch, who declared that he had appointed, as by these presents he
does appoint and empower, Heer Robert Vasterick, merchant of Amster-
dam, in the appointer's name and in his behalf, to claim and demand of
the honorable directors of the General Privileged West India Company
of the chamber of Amsterdam, the sum of six hundred and sixty-eight
guilders and nine stuivers,i by the appointer earned for the aforesaid
company in New Netherland, as his settlement shows, signed under the
credit side by P. Stuyvesant and under the credit side of the same by
Carel Van Brugge,"- giving him power, one or more persons to substitute
1 20 stuivers make a guilder of 40 cents value.
- Carel Van Bragge was the keeper of the company's accounts in New Netherland, also provin-
cial secretary.
Albany County Records. 41
[for himself] in case of need ; promising to hold good all that the attorney
[Vasterick] in this matter shall do, on pledge of his person and estate,
movable, present and future.
^ Done in Fort Orange, the 19th of July, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Evert Hedeman and Johannes Provoost.
This is the mark of ^l^ Arent Vanden Berch.
Eberhardt Hedeman.
Johannes Provoost^ witness.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
On this date the 20th of July, appeared Andries Vander Sluys,i who
declared himself to be surety for the person of William Frederickse
[Bout] in the action respecting the house, which Henderick Janssen Van
Kytcrt,- bought of the trustees of the estate of Jacob Luyersen deceased
for so much as the half of the aforesaid house comes to, to wit, the sum'
of four hundred and six guilders and ten stuivers.
[This paper is imperfect and erased].
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, etc., in the presence
of Honorable Goosen Gerritse [Van Schaick] and Adrian Gerritse
[Papendorp], commissaries, &c., Harmen Jacobsen [Bambus], who de-
clared that he had granted and conveyed, as bv these presents he
does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to the behoof of
the Honorable Claas Hendericksen [Van Schoonhoven],-^ burgess and citi-
zen of the aforesaid village, his heirs or assigns, a house, lot, and garden
lying in the aforesaid village of Beverwyck, altogether 16 rods long and
4 rods and 4 feet in breadth, according to the patent thereof, for the sum
of nine hundred guilders in whole merchantable benvers, of which sum
the aforementioned Claas Henderickse has already paid the half, and pro-
mises to pay the other half in the month of July in the coming year
1658; which aforesaid house, lot, and garden, the aforementioned
Harmen Jacobson promises to free from all claims and demands, on
pledge of his person and estate, personal and real, submitting the same
to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 21st of July, A. D. 1657.
Harmen Jacobs.
Claas Hendrycksen.
Adriaen Gerritsen,
This is the mark of |-| Goosen Gerritsen.
Conditions and terms on which Cornelis Cornelissen and Jan Witmondt
propose to sell their brew house lying in the Greenbush, in the colony
llencelaerswyck. First.— T\\q brew house shall be delivered to the
buyer, with all that is fast in earth and nailed, with a well, and the tools ;
1 Audries Vander Sluys lived at Esopus. In 1658, he wrote to Gov. Stuyvesant, requesting
to be appointed TOw/«2er and sclioo]ma8ter.— i>MteAi/««,wcr2»fe ^
2 See Van Wytert.
3 Claas Hendericksen Van Schoonhoven was brother of Guert Hendericksen Van Schoon-
hoven. He had considerable transactions in real estate as appears by Ms frequent convevances
It is not known that he left any descendants.
Hist. Coll. vii. 6
42 Albany County Records.
a brew kettle, a work tub, a wort tub, with a cooler, an under trough, a
handmill with four stones, thirty stout half barrels and six tubs {vlooteii),
two beer stilliugs, with two round tubs, (ronde knypen~), a neest (?) that
is upon it, a beer yoke, and a beer tankard, a new stable seventeen feet
long and fifteen feet broad, which shall be delivered tight with a garden
attached, except the garden stuff which is therein. Delivery shall be
made on the first of November, A. D. 1G57. Payment shall be made in
three terms ; the first on delivery, in good whole merchantable beavers,
and the second installment on the first of March, A. D. 1658, in good
current seewant, and the third installment on the first of November., A. D.
1658, in good whole merchantable beavers. The buyer shall be held to
furnish two sufficient sureties, and that immediately, to the content of the
seller. If the buyer can not furnish sufficient sureties, in the aforesaid
time, then shall it be sold again at his cost and charge, and whatever less
it shall become worth, he shall be holden to make good, and whatever
more it shall become worth he shall enjoy no profit thereby. The auction
fees become a charge on the buyer. After much bidding, William
Brouwer remained the last bidder, for the sum of twelve hundred and
seven guilders, according to the aforesaid conditions ; for which sum Cor-
nells Wyncoop stood surety, as principal, for the payment of the aforesaid
sum, on pledge of his person and estate, personal and real.
Done in village of Beverwyck the 19th of Sept., A. D. 1657, in pre-
sence of J. Provoost and Lowies Cobus.
William Brouwer.i
CORNELIS WYiNCKUOP.
Johannes Provoost, witness.
Lxidovicus Cobes, loitness.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Terms and conditions on which Cornells Cornelissen - proposes to sell
his house lying in the village of Beverwyck. First. — The house as it is,
with its fixtures, shall be delivered to the buyer, with a lot of nine rods
in length and four rods in breadth, with a garden behind Fort Orange ;
in the house there shall be delivered a garret, with a double chimney.
Delivery shall be on the 8th of August, A. D. 1657. The payment shall
be in three terms : the first with the delivery, in good whole merchant-
able beavers, and the second installment on the 8th of February, A. D.
1658, in good current seewant, and the third installment on the 8th of
July, A. D. 1658, in good whole merchantable beavers. The buyer
shall be held to furnish two sufficient sureties, and that immediately, to
the content of the seller. If the buyer can not furnish sufficient sureties
in the aforesaid time, then it shall be sold again at his cost and charge,
and whatever less it shall become worth, he shall be holden to make
good, and whatever more it shall become worth, he shall enjoy no profit
therefrom. The commissions shall be a charge to the buyer. After
' William Brouwer, the ancestor of tbe Schenectady Brouwers, was, perhaps, a brother of
Philip HendrikseBronwer. He was buried in Albany, Aug. 3, IfiOS. In relation to hiii death
the deacon's book under this date has this entrj'-, " tot de begraevenisse van Willem Brouwer,
40 g. 15." After his death the brewery passed into the possession of Jan Oothout.
2 Of the many Cornelises it is difficult to say which this is ; probably Cornelis Cornelissen De
VOB.
Albany County Records. 43
much bidding, Daniel Rinckhout remained the last bidder, for the sum of
seven hundred and twelve guilders, according to the aforesaid conditions,
and Henderick Andriesse [Van Doesburgh] and Marcelis Janssen, stood
as sureties and principals, on pledge of their persons and estates, personal
and real.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, the 2od of July, A. D. 1657, in
presence of Henderick Reur and Johannes Provoost.
Daniel Ringhougt.
Hendrick Andriesen.
Marcelys Janssen.
Mendrich Reur.
Johannes Provoost^ vitness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Conditions and terms on which Rem Janssen [Smit] proposes to sell
his little house, where Gysbert Janssen ^ dwells, with the smith's house
there, except the smith's tools. First. — The house with the smith's
house and all its fixtures shall be delivered to the buyer, except the
smith's tools, with the lot behind, as long as the lot of the large house,
and as broad as the house, with the smith's house, and a bake oven
therein. * * *>,;**
[This paper is unexecuted and imperfect].
Conditions and terms on which Rem Janssen Smit proposes to sell his
great house lying in the village of Beverwyck, with all its fixtures.
First. — The house shall be delivered to the buyer, except the smith's
bench and vise, with the lot as broad front and rear as the house is, and
as long as the rear is fenced, with a free alley running through between
both houses ; and there shall be delivered a cow stable and a hogsty, and
a bleaching field with a bake oven. Delivery shall be made the last of
September. Payment shall be made in three terms ; the first installment
with the delivery, in good whole merchantable beavers ; the second install-
ment on the first of May, A. D. 1658, in good current seewant ; and the
third or last installment on the first of September, A. D. 1658, in good
whole merchantable beavers. The buyer shall be holden to furnish two
sufiicient sureties, and that immediately, to the content of the seller.
If the buyer can not furnish sufiicient sureties in the aforesaid time,
then it shall be oflFered for sale again at his cost and charge, and whatever
less it shall become worth, he shall be held to make good, and whatever
more it shall become worth, he shall enjoy no profit therefrom. The
commissions become a charge to the buyer. After much bidding,
Cornells Teunisse remained the last bidder, for the sum of three thousand
two hundred and twenty-five guilders, according to the above written
conditions, and as security for the above mentioned sum, Rutger Jacobsen
and Gerrit Bancker stood, on a pledge of their persons and estates, real
and personal.
1 In 1660 Gysbert Jaiisen was brought before the court by the euperiutendent of the wells,
and directed to pay his proportion of the cost of construction of a public well.— • i>Mfc/t Manu-
scripts.
44 Albany County Records.
Done in Fort Orange the 23d of July, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Hendrick Reur and Johannes Provoost.
CORNELUS ThONISEN.
RUTGER JaCOBSEN.
Hendrick Reur. Gerrit Bancker.i
Johannes Provoost, witness.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
I, Daniel Rinckhout, the subscriber, acknowledge that I have leased
to Reinier Wisselpenninck, a house standing and lying in the village of
Beverwyck, for the sum of one hundred guilders, half beavers and half
seewant, from the middle (?) of August next in the year 1657, to the
first of July, in the year 1658, to be paid as the rent becomes due, where-
upon the lessor shall be holden to deliver the aforesaid house tight in
roof and glass ; the respective parties below pledging their persons and
estates, real and personal, submitting the same to all laws and judges,
without craft or guile.
Done in the village of Beverwyck the 23d of July, A. D. 1657, in
presence of Jan Roeloffsen and Pieter Lambertsen.
Was signed by Daniel Rinckhoudt.
Reynier Wisselpenninck.
Jan Roeloffsen, and
Pieter Lambertsen. -
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service, etc., Teunis
Teunissen Metselaer'^ and Egbetje Egberts, husband and wife, who
declared that they had appointed, as by these presents, they do appoint
and empower, Teunis Swaneken, in their names and in their behalf, to
procure and receive the payment from Joucker Quarp, of such a sum
as belongs to the appointers, according to the lease, which the attorney
[Swaneken] already has in his hands, and for the furtherance of this
object to proceed according to the method of law to a definite sentence,
and from this sentence to proceed to execution, or to appeal from the
same, as necessity demands, with power to substitute one or more persons,
and to do in the case as if the appointers themselves were present; they
promising to hold good all that the attorney shall do on pledge of their
persons and estates, real and personal, submitting the same to all laws and
judges.
1 Gerrit Banker probably came from Amsterdam, Holland, where his brother William
resided in 1698. He married Elizabeth Van Eps, daughter of Dirli Van Eps, and Maritie
Damens, and had one son Evert, born 24 January, 1665. His house lot in Beverwyck was on the
south side of Joncker street, now State street, the third (now second), east from South Pearl
street. He also owned a lot on the north side of Beaver street, next west of the alms house.
After her husband's death Mrs. Banker removed to New York, where she opened a store and
resided until her death, on the .3d of July, 1693. The inventory of her property, made 26 August,
1693, shows that she had houses and lands in Schenectady, Albany, Catskil and New York,
besides a large amount of personal property.
- In 1658, complaint was made against Evert Nolden for drawing his knife and hanger on
Pieter Lambertse.— Z>MteA Manuscripts.
3 Teunis Teunissen Metselaer made his will in 1685, and then speaks of his wife Egbertie
Egbertse and of his children, Maritie, wife ofHarmen Lievese, Egbert, Gerritie, wife of Andries
Hanse, Dirke, wife of Bastian Harmeuse [VisscherJ, Willemtje aged 23 years, Anna aged 21
years, and Marten aged 19 years.
Albany County Records. • 45
Done in Fort Orange the 25th of July, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Adrian Simonsen [Boer or Bat] and Johannes Provoost.
Teunis Teunissen Metselaer.
Egbertyen Egbers.
This is the mark of -\- Adrian Simonsen.
Johannes Provoost, loitness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service, etc., Frans
Jacobsen, who declared that he was honestly indebted to Adrian Simonsen,
in the sum of thirteen whole beavers ; which number of beavers he
IH-omises to pay the next year, 1658, in the month of May, with interest
on the same at twenty per cent,i on pledge of his person and estate,
real and personal.
Done in Fort Orange the 25th of July, A. D. 1657, in presence of Jan
Cloet and Johannes Provoost.
Frans Jacobsen.
Johannes Cliite, witness.
Johannes Provoost, witness.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service, etc., in the
presence of Jacob Schermerhooren and Philip Pieterse [Schuyler], com-
missaries of the same jurisdiction, Teunis Teunisse [Metselaer], burgess
and citizen of the village of Beverwyck, who declared that he had granted
and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and convey, in real and
actual possession, to the behoof of Jan Cloet, his heirs or assigns, a garden
lyino- behind Fort Orange, by Jan De Wevers,^ in length seven rods, and
in b°eadth four rods, and that for the sum of eight and thirty guilders,
in good whole merchantable beavers, to be paid in the month of October,
A. D. 1657; and promises the same to free from all actions, claims or
demands that may be upon the aforesaid garden, on pledge of his person
and estate, personal and real.
Done in Fort Orange the 26th of July, A. D. 1657.
Teunis Teunissen Metselaer.
Jacob Janseu Schermerhooren.
Philip Pietersen.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service of the
General Privileged West India Company, deputy, etc., Cornells Cornelissen
De Vos,3 who declared that he had appointed, as by these presents he
does appoint and empower, the honorable Dirck Janssen Croon-* in his
name and in his behalf, to procure the payment from the honorable
1 The usual interest at this time was 10 per cent. T7-,-„^^,hnnV
2 Jan Marteuse De Weever, who subsequently settled at Kinderhook
3 Andries De Vos is called scAoon»arfeniather-in-law) of Cornelia Yos.- Deeds, n, it.o(.
* Dirk Croon was of Amsterdam in lG6i.— English. Manuscnpts.
46 Alhany County Records.
director general of New Netherland, of the sum of two hundred and
fortj-five guilders and eight stuivers fourteen pennies and two-ninths
parts, earned by the appointer in the service of the Honorable West India
Company, as appears by his settlement, signed by P. Stuyvesant and A.
Reyser, also to procure the payment from said Heer [Stuyvesant] of two
beavers, disbursed by the appointer, at the time of the English war, as the
billet signed by Rutger Jacobsen shows ; acquittance for receipts to pass
in case necessity requires it, and to do in this matter all that shall be right
and just; promising to hold good all that the attorney [Croon] shall do in
the matter, on pledge of his person and estate, personal and real.
Done in Fort Orange the 26th of July, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Harmen Jacobsen [Bambus] and Johannes Provoost.
CORNELIS Vos.
Harmen Jacohs.
Johannes Provoost, tcitness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service, etc., the
honorable Francoys Boon, who declared that he had appointed, as by
these presents he does appoint and empower, the honorable Johannes
Van t'Willer of Newkerck in Gelderland, in his name and in his behalf,
to procure [the payment] of a certain bill of exchange passed by Gysbert
Philipse Van Velthuysen, upon the appointer [Boon] for the sum of six
hundred Carolus guilders in current money, which bill of exchange was,
by Cornells Pietersen Huysman, dwelling at Velthuysen, not accepted and
was protested, because Gysbert Philipsen Van Velthuysen had received
of the aforementioned Cornells Pietersen Huysman the value of fifty
guilders in money, for which sum he demands a settlement of him ; the
aforesaid attorney [Van t'Willer is authorized] to procure the payment
of said sum of six hundred guilders and to proceed against him [Philipsen]
according to law, before competent judges, namely, before the honorable
magistrates of the province of Gelderlant, to definite sentence, the same
to execute or waive, as he shall find good, for the receipt of the aforesaid
money acquittance to pass, and in said matter to act as if the appointer
himself were present; promising to hold good all that the attorney [Van
t'Willer] in this matter shall do without the exception of any privilege
or action, on pledge of his person and estate, real and personal, present
and future, submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 28th of July, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Evert Heedeman.
Francoos Boon.
Eberhardt Hedeman, as witness.
Johannes Provoost, witness.
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service, etc., Jan
Labit^,! who declared that he had appointed and empowered, as by these
' Jan LabitS, a native of France, came out previous to 1634 ; he was commissary for the
patroon, and held the same office in Fort Orange under the company. He married Jillisje Claes,
widow of Harmen Van De Bogart. Although owning lands and a house lot at Schenectady, it
is not probable that he long resided there.
Albany County Records. 47
presents he does appoint and empower, Keyndert Hoorn, in liis name and
in his behalf, to ask and to procure of the honorable director general of
New Netherland, payment of the sum of three hundred and sixty-three
guilders, seventeen stuivers and thirteen pennies, earned by the appointor
ibr the honorable West India Company, as appears by his settlement,
for the receipt of said moneys acquittance to pass, and in the matter to do
as if the appointor himself was present ; promising to hold good all that
the attorney [Hoorn]' in this matter shall do, on pledge of his person and
estate, personal and real, submitting the same to all laws and judo-es.
Done in Fort Orange the 30th of July, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Teunis Tempelier and Johannes Provoost.
Jan Labatie.
Thuenes Pietersen Ti^mper.-
Johannes Provoost, ivitness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service, etc., Teunis
Pietersen Tempelier, who declared that he had appointed, as by these
presents he does appoint and empower the Honorable Philip Pieterse
[Schuyler] and Jan Mangelsen,'^ in his name and in his behalf, to ask
and to procure all the debts which are due to him, according to his
account book, for the receipts thereof to pass acquittances, and in the
matter to do as if the appointor himself were present; promising to hold
for good all that the attorneys [Schuyler and Mangelsen] in this matter
shall do, on pledge of his person and estate, personal and real, submitting
the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange the 30th of July, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Lowies Cobussen and Johannes Provoost.
Thunes Pietersen Temper.
Ludovicus Cohes.
Johannes Provoost, ivitness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
In the name of the Lord Amen, be it known by the contents of this
present instrument, that in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ, sixteen
hundred seven and fifty, on the thirtieth day of the month of July, before
me Johannes La Montagne, etc., and in the presence of the after named
witnesses, appeared the honorable Groosen Gerritsen [Van Schaick],
widower of Gerritie Brant-, bridegroom, on the one side, and Annetie
Lieveus, daughter of Lieveus Janssen^, bride, of the other side, who
declared that, for God's honor, they are resolved upon a future marriage,
and before the bands of the same, have willingly made the foUowin"- cou-
1 In 1663 Reyndert Jansen Hoorn had permission to come to New Amsterdam and reside tliere
four months free from arrest to settle with his creditors.— Dutch Manuscripts.
2 Teunis Pietersen Temper was prohably in trade at Beverwyck for a short time. In 1660
certain beaver skins — property of his — were confiscated in New Amsterdam.— ZJi^^cA Manu-
scripts.
3 Jan Mangelse, an Indian trader in 1661.— Butch Mam/scripts.
* Gerritie Brant was daughter of Brandt-Peelen [Van Nicuwkerke] who came to Albany in
1630.— 0" Callaghan's History of Neio Netherlands i, 433.
5 Lievens Janssen received a patent for 25 moigens of land in Newtown, L. I., adjoining
Hellgate in 1654, on which he built a house. The next year he sold this plantation to Andries
Andriessen and removed to Beverwyck.— Butch Manuscripts.
48 Albany County Records.
tract. First. — For the maintenance of this marriage, the aforesaid married
people shall mutually bring together and bestow all their goods and effects,
however much, of whatever kind and nature, in whatever place, and with
whatever persons the same may lie outstanding and remaining; none of
those eff"ects are to be excepted, which they each at present possess and
which it is just should be possessed in common by them, according to
the customs of Holland ; except that on the part of the bridegroom, there
shall be reserved, six thousand guilders, for his four children left by
Gerritie Brant, his late wife, to wit, Geertien Goossen, Gerrit Goossen,
Sybrant Goossen and Antony Goossen, for their contingent possession
from their late mother : which sum shall remain in common or in the
hands respectively of the bridegroom and bride, until the time that each
of said children comes to competent age, or the marriage state, at which
time, to each one of the same shall be given his contingent possession,
without rent or interest; there is also excepted all the clothing and jewels
of Gerritie Brant, his late wife, which she in her life time gave to
Geertjen Goossen, his oldest daughter, which, or the value of them, shall
be given to her at her majority, or marriage; provided that the other
three children, each out of his portion be assessed as the aforesaid clothing
and jewels shall be estimated by two impartial persons, which portion
shall be taken from the aforesaid sum of six thousand guilders. Item,
that the aforesaid children shall be brought up and maintained in victuals
and clothes, until their majority or marriage, without lessening their
matrimonial [maternal?] estate, using only the income of the aforesaid
sum of six thousand guilders ; which marriage and conditions the said
bridegroom and bride promise to keep without craft or guile, on pledge
of their persons and estate, personal and real, submitting the same to all
laws and judges.
Done in the village of Beverwyck ut sutjra, in presence of Philip
Pietersen [Schuyler] and Johannes Provoost.
This is the mark of -f GoosEN Gerritsen.
FJiilip Pietersen Schvyler. Annetge Lievens.
Johannes Provoost^ witness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes De La Montagne, in the service, etc.,
the honorable Claas Hendrickse [Van Schoonhoven], who declared that
he had appointed, as by these presents he does appoint and empower the
honorable Jan Verbeeck and Hendrick Andriessen [Van Doesburgh]
and his wife Cornelia Frederickse, in his absence, to direct all his affaii's,
debts to receive and for the same discharge to give, debts to pay from his
eff"ects, transfers to give, and in all his afi"airs to act as if he himself were
present; promising to hold good all that the said attorneys, with his said
wife shall do, on pledge of his person and estate, personal and real,
present and future, and submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange, in presence of Zacarias Sickelssen and Evert
Edeman, witnesses for "that purpose called, the 3d of August, 1657.
Claes Hendrycksen.
Zacliaryas Sechels.
Eherhardt ILdvmann.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
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At this date, the sixth of August, A. D. 1657, Harmen Jacobse
[Bambus] and Heuderick Bierman, came to an agreement about the
burgher excise of beer and wine, whereupon Harmen Jacobse, as farmer
of the same, transferred it wholly to the above mentioned Henderick
Bierman, and that for the sum of six hundred guilders to be paid in two
installments; the first, four hundred guilders, to be paid in the time of
eight days from the date hereof, to Rut Jacobsen [Van Schoenderwoert],
and the other two hundred guilders, when the excise falls due, for which
aforesaid sum of six hundred guilders, Marcelus Janssen [Van Bommel]
and Henderick Driessen [Audriessen Van Doesburgh] stood sureties,
on pledge of their persons and estates, real and personal.
Done in the village of Beverwyck iit supra, in presence of Claes Hen-
derickse and William Frederickse [Bout].
Harmen Jacobs.
This is the mark -\- of Henderick Bierman.
Marcelys Janssen.
Hendrick Andriessen.
As witnesses, Claas Hendrychsen.
This is the mark of -{■ William Frederickse, witness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service, etc., Har-
men Jacobsen [Bambus], who declared that he had granted and conveyed,
as by these presents he does grant and convey, in real and actual posses-
sion, to the behoof of the honorable Rutger Jacobsen, burgess and citizen
of the village of Beverwyck, his yacht, named the Oak Tree {Eyckenhoom'),
just as it at present lies in the roadstead, with all its appurtenances, for
the sum of eighteen hundred guilders, for which sum the aforesaid Har-
men Jacobse, the same yacht from said Rutger Jacobsen bought, and from
failure of payment, the same yacht, by these presents, he has been obliged
to reconvey. yielding, by these presents, all claims that he upon said yacht
may have, on pledge of his person and estate, personal and real.
Done in Fort Orange the 10th of August, A. D. 1657, in presence of
"William Marteuse [Hues] and Johannes Provoost.
Harmen Jacobse.
Willem 3Iartense Hues.
Johannes Provoost, witness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
In the name of the Lord Amen, be it known by the contents of this
present instrument, that in the year sixteen hundred and fifty-seven, on
the thirteenth day of the mouth of August, appeared before me Johannes
La Montagne, in the service of the General Privileged West India Com-
pany, deputy at Fort Orange and village of Beverwyck, Roelofi" Swart-
wout,i in the presence of his father, Tomas Swartwout, on the one side,
and Eva Albertsen (Bratt), widow of the late Antony De Hooges,^' in the
1 Roeloff Swartwout was appointed the first sheriff of Esopus in 1660.— 0' Callaghan' s History
of New Nethe7iand, II, 480. . . ^ . ,.u
"- Authony De Hooges succeeded Arent Van Curler in 1642 as superintendent of tlie colony of
Rensselaerswyck.— O' Callaghan's History of New Netherland, i, 32:2.
Hist. Coll. Hi. 7
50 Albany County Records.
presence of Albert Andriessen [Bratt] her father of the other side,
who in the following manner have covenanted this marriage contract, to
wit, that for the honor of God the said Roeloff Swartwout and Eva
Albertsen after the manner of the Reformed religion respectively held
by them shall marry; secondly, that the said married people shall con-
tribute and bring together all their estates, personal and real, of whatsoever
nature they may be, to be used by them in common, according to the
custom of Holland, except that the bride, Eva Albertse, in presence of
the orphan masters, recently here chosen, to wit. Honorable Jan Verbeeck
and Evert Wendels, reserves for the children of her and Antony De
Hooges, for each of them, a hundred guilders, to wit, for Maricken,
Anneken, Catrina, Johannes, and Eleonora De Hooges, for which sum of
one hundred guilders for each child respectively [she] mortgages her
house and lot, lying here in the village of Bcverwyck ; it was also
covenanted, by these presents, by the mutual consent of the aforewritten
married people, that Barent Albertse [Bratt] ^ and Teunis Slingerland,
brother and brother-in-law of the said Eva Albertse, and uncles of said
children, should be guardians of said children, to which the aforesaid
orphan masters have consented ; which above written contract the respective
parties promise to hold good, on pledge of their pei-sons and estates,
personal and real, present and future, the same submitting to all laws
and judges.
Done in Fort Orange ut supra, in presence of Pieter Jacobsen and
Johannes Provoost, witnesses, for that purpose called.
Roeloff Swartwout.
This is the mark of-j- Eva Albertse.
Thomas Swartwout.
Albert Andriessen.
Jan Verbeeck.
Evert Wendel.
Teunis Cornelissen.2
Johannes Provoost, witness.
This is the maric of -\- Pieter Jacobsen.^
Acknowledged before me.
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Terms and conditions on which Jan RoelofFse [De Goyer], purposes to
sell at public sale his house and the whole lot lying on the hill, according
to the patent thereof. First. — The house shall be delivered to the buyer,
with all the fixtures, with the whole lot, twenty rods long, and in breadth
to the east, five rods one foot, or two exclusive ; to the west the hill, in
breadth seven and a half rods. The delivery of the house and lot shall be
o-iven on the first of October of this year, 1657. The payment shall be
made in two terms, the first installment with the delivery of the house,
and the second installment, on the first of August, 1658, and that in whole
1 Barent Albertse Bratt lived without tlie north gate of Beverwj'ck in 1700, just west of the
main guard, near or on the east corner of Steuben street and Broadway. He had frequent warn-
ings Irom tiie common council not to fence in certain grounds there belonging to the city.—
Mmseirs Annals of Albany, iv, 109, etc. ; vii, 24. , , ^ .
2 Teunis Cornelise Slingerland came early to Beverwyck and settled at Onisquathaw or
Niskata, now New Scotland, where his descendants may be found to this day. He married
Enweltie Albertse Bratt, and among their children were Arent, Albert; and Cornelis, who settled
in Schenectady.
3 Pieter Jacobsen (Borsboom?), brickmaker {steenbakker), who early removed to Schenectady.
Albany County Records. 51
merchantable beavers. The buyer shall be held to furnish two sufficient
sureties, jointly and severally, to the content of the seller and that imme-
diately. If the buyer can not furnish sufficient sureties immediately, then
it shall be offered for sale again at the cost and charge of the buyer, and
whatever less it comes to be worth he shall be held to make good, and
whatever more it shall come to be worth, he shall enjoy no benefit from it.
The auction fees become a charge upon the buyer. After many offers,
Cornelis Segerse [Van Voorhoudt] ' remained the last bidder, for the sum
of two thousand and twenty-one guilders, according to the abovesaid con-
ditions, whereupon the aforesaid Cornelis Segerse bought the said house,
upon condition that Jan Roeloffse shall take his horse, named Little Star
(Kolletie), for the sum of four hundred guilders, as a deduction from the
first payment, which horse the buyer shall deliver to the seller, with the
delivery of the house, for which sum of two thousand and twenty-one
guilders, the honorable Jacob Schermerhooren and Francoys Boon stood
his sureties, on pledge of their persons and estates, personal and real.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, the 20th of August, A. D. 1657, in
presence of Lowies Cobussen and Johannes Provoost.
Cornelis Segersen, with his own hand signed.
Jacob Jansen Schermerhooren.
Francoos Boon.
Ludovicus Cobus, as witness.
Johannes Provoost, as witness.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Upon the date underwritten Harmen Jacobsen [Bambus], who at public
sale remained the last bidder, in behalf of a garden lying behind Fort
Orange, belonging to Jan Roeloffsen [De Goyer], promised to make
payment for the same in two installments the first on the first of May,
A. D. 1658 : with the first payment the garden shall be delivered to Har-
men Jacobsen, and that for the sum of one hundred and thirty-eight
guilders; whereupon Pieter Jellesen Metselaer, stood surety for the last
payment, on pledge of his person and estate, real and pei'sonal.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, the 20th of August, A. D. 1657, in
presence of Lowies Cobussen and Johannes Provoost.
Harmen Jacobs.
Pieter Jellesen Metselaer.
Ludovicus Cohes.
Acknowledged before me,
La Montagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, in the service of the
General Privileged West India Company, vice director, etc., in the
presence of the honorable Jacob Schermerhooren and Abraham Staets,
commissaries of the same jurisdiction, Harmen Bastiaensen [Visscher],
1 Coruelis Segerse Van Voorhoudt came to Beverwyck in 1642, " and succeeded Vander Donck
on the farm called Weelysburgh, on Castle island. He married Bregje Jacobse, by whom he had
six children. Many of the family now pass by the name of Seger, in Albany county."—
0' Callaghan's History of New Netherlands i, 433.
52 Albany County Records.
who declared that he had granted and conveyed, as hy these presents
he does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to the behoof of
William Hofmeyr' his heirs or assigns, a garden, bounding upon the
south side of Henderick Janssen Westercamp, east, west and north a
common road, length six rods ten feet, breadth six rods and one foot,
which garden is a part of the patent of Jan Tomassen [Mingael] to him
granted by the director general and council of New Netherland, of date
28d of April, 1650, for the sum of two hundred and sixty guilders, in
good current seewant, to be paid in cash; the grantor promising the
aforesaid garden to free from all claims or demands, on pledge of his
person and estate, personal and real, the same submitting to all laws and
judges.
Done in Fort Orange, the 28th of August, A. D. 1657.
Harmen Bastiaens.
WiLLEM HOFFMEYER.
Jacoh Jansen Schermerhoor-e7i.
Abraham Staes.
Acknowledged,
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, In the service, etc., in the
presence of Jacob Schermerhooren and Philip Pieterse Schuyler, Chris-
toffle Davids, burgess and citizen of the village of Beverwyck, who
declared that he had granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does
grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to the behoof of Jan
Tomassen [Mingael ?], also citizen of the same village, his heirs or assigns
a house and garden lying in said village of Beverwyck, next to the Heer
Renselaer, on the river bank, in length on the west side along the road
eight rods and one foot, on the east along the river eight rods and one
foot, on the north on the lot of Gossen Gerritse [Van Schaick], in breadth
six rods, on the south side, in breadth three and a half rods, which garden
was received from Frans Barentse Pastoor, of date 6 July, 1657, for
the sum of three hundred and fifty guilders, of which sum said Christofel
Davids acknowledges he has had satisfaction ; promising the said garden
to free from all claims and demands, which may be against said garden, on
pledge of his person and estate, personal and real, present and future, the
same submitting to all laws and judges.
Done in Fort Orange, the 7th day of September, 1657.
This is the mark of -j- Christoffel Davids.
Jacob Janse Schermerlworen.
Philip Pietersen.
Acknowledged before me,
Conditions and terms according to which Cornells Vos [De Vos]
proposes to sell at public sale his new house and lot lying in the village
of Beverwyck. First. — The house shall be delivered to the buyer, with
all the fixtures, in breadth in front upon the street, nineteen feet and
I Willem Hoffmeyer was fined 500 guilders ($900) and banished two years for conveying beer
up the river and selling it to the Indians. The next year he had a suit with Jochem Wesselse
Bakker, his stepfather, in reference to a house.— Dutch Manuscripts.
Albany County Records. 53
four inches, and breadth in the rear, eighteen feet, length five and twenty
feet, with a lot behind of five and sixty feet in length, and in breadth
fourteen feet, stretching frona the kil to the breadth of the hou«e ; also the
lot is nineteen feet four inches in breadth in front on the street, in the
rear on the kil side the breadth is fourteen feet. * * * *
[This paper is imperfect and unexecuted.]
Conditions and terms on which Cornells Vos [De Vos] proposes to
sell at public sale his old house where he at present lives, with the lot.
First. — The house shall be delivered to the buyer as it at present is
occupied by the seller, with its fixtures, except the signboard ; the aforesaid
house is twenty-one and a half feet broad and five and twenty feet long;
with the lot five and twenty and a half feet broad ; the lot is four feet
wider than the house, to have a free gangway ; the whole lot with the
house is one hundred and four feet long.
[This paper is imperfect and unexecuted.]
Conditions and terms on whicli Jacob Kip^ proposes to sell publicly,
to the highest bidder, his house, kitchen, hen or hog yard, and lot
lying in the city of [New] Amsterdam, over against the house of
Heer OloflF Stevense [Van Cortland],- as the same is occupied by him.
The house two and thirty feet long and twenty feet broad, inclosed
with thick planks and a glazed pantile roof, has a garret and floor, cellar
walled up three, four or five feet with stone, and has a brick chimney
in the front room, also a shop, the partition wall of bricks, the inner room
built up with brick all around (rond(om), bedstead, counting house, and
larder therein, besides the aforesaid house, there is a kitchen eight or
nine feet wide and seventeen or eighteen feet long, on the side of the
house, with a brick chimney, in use by him, together with a hen or hog
yard in the rear, and the place paved with bricks, and an apple tree
therein, also a common gangway on the west side of the house six feet
wide, and a common well, and what more is thereon and fast in earth and
nailed, except the andirons (Imndizer) and hearth stone. * * * *
[This paper is imperfect and unexecuted.]
Conditions on which the Heer deputy and commissaries of Fort Orange
and village of Beverwyck, desire to farm out to the highest bidder, the
burgher wine and beer excise, for the time of one year. The farming,
as well as the duties shall begin on the first day of November, A. D.
1657, and end on the last day of October, A. \). 1658, accordingto the
ordinances of our fatherland. The farmer of the excise shall receive for
a tun of strong beer {goedt bier) one dollar (daelder), for a tun of small
beer {klein bier) ten stuivers (20 cts.), for a hogshead of French wine, six
guilders (S2.40), for an anker^ of brandy, Spanish wine or spirits (waters)
two guilders (80 cfs.). The farmer of the excise shall be holden to
1 Jacob Kip was a resirlent of New Amsteriiam : for an account of this family, see O Calla-
ghan's History of New Netheiiand, n, 213.
2 Ibid., I, p. 212.
3 About 10 gallons.
54 Albany County Records.
furnish two suflBcient sureties, jointly and severally, as principals, to
the content of those who farm out the excise {verpachters), to pay the
aforesaid farmer's excise every quarter, a fourth part of the whole sum.
In case that the farmer shall fail of the aforesaid sureties, then it shall
be offered for sale again at his cost and charge, and whatever less it comes
to be worth, he shall be holden to make good, and whatever more it comes
to be worth he shall enjoy no benefit therefrom. After many offers,
Marcelis Jaussen [Van Bommtl]' remained the last bidder for the sum
of two thousand one hundred and fifteen guilders, according to the above-
written conditions, and Andries Herbertsen and Jan Van Aken- stood
sureties as principals, on pledge of their persons and estates, personal
and real.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, the 5th of October, A. D. 1657.
Marcelys Jansen.
Andries Herberts.
This is the mark of ^^■A'^^^S^. Jan Van Aecken.
^
Conditions upon which the honorable deputy and commissaries of Fort
Orange and village of Beverwyck desire to farm out to the highest bidder,
the slaughter excise for the space of one year. The farming of the
aforesaid slaughter excise shall commence on the first day of October, in
the year 1657, and end on the last day of September, A. D. 1658. The
farmer shall receive for slaughtered animals, that is to say, oxen, cows,
bulls, calves, hogs, goats and sheep, a stuiver for every guilder'^ of the
value of the same, in case of dispute, to be valued by impartial persons ;
the farmer shall stand holden to furnish two sufficient sureties to the
content of the Heer commissaries, for the excise money, to be paid, one
just fourth part of said excise every quarter of a year, and if the farmer
can furnish no sufficient surety, it shall again be offered for sale at his cost
and charge, and whatever less it shall come to be worth, he shall be
holden to make good, and whatever more it shall become worth, he shall
receive no profit therefrom. After many offers, Marcelus Janssen [Van
Bommel] remained the last bidder for the sum of seven hundred and
twelve guilders, according to the aforesaid conditions; and as sureties for
the aforesaid sum, Andries Herbertsen and Jan Van Aecken [offered
themselves], on pledge of their persons and estates, personal and real.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, the 5th of October, A. D. 1657, in
presence of Ludovicus Cobussen.
Marcelys Jansen.
Andries Herberts.
This is the mark of X Jan Van Aecken.
Ziudovicns Cobus, as witness.
Johannes Provoost, as witness.
This farming was made in the presence of the vice director, J. La
Montagne, and Jacob Schermerhooren, Philip Pieterse Schuyler, Jan
1 Marcelis Janse was one of the innkeepers of Beverwyck.
' Jan Coster van Aecken is often mentioned in these records. No names of the family appear
on the ancient church register of baptisms.
3 This excise amounted to 3 cents for every 40 cents in the value of the animals mentioned.
Albany County Records. 55
Tomasse [Mingael], Goossen Gerritse [Van Schaick] and Adrian Gerritse
[Papendorp], commissaries, the <5th of October, A. D. 1657.
La Montagne, V. Dr. of Fort Orange.
Jacob Jansen Schermerhooren.
Philijy Pieterse Schuyler.
Jan Tomassen.
Adrian Gerrietsen.
Conditions on which the director general and council of iNew Netherland
propose to farm out the excise of beer, wine and strong waters consumable
by the tapsters in Fort Orange, village of Beverwyck, and appendances of
the same. First. — That the farming out, as well as the collecting the
duties, be done in pursuance of the laudable customs of our fatherland, and
in accordance with the printed ordinance and placards of the honorable
their high mightinesses the States General of the United Netherlands,
to that end made (in respect to the matter of finances and subsidies
required for the common weal) whereof a printed exemplar shall be put
into the hands of the Heer deputy and commissaries. The farming of the
excise shall begin on the first of November, of the year 1657, and end on
the last of October, A. D. 1658, during which time the farmer, of himself,
may collect and receive, or by his deputy or collector may collect and
receive, for all wines, beers, or distilled (?) waters by any tapsters,
innkeepers or retailers, to be drawn and consumed by the small measure,
in Fort Orange, village of Beverwyck, colony of Benselaerwyck, Catskil,
Esopus, and other places, lying between them, or falling within this
period, as follows : for a tun of domestic brewed beer, 4 guilders ($1.60),
for a tun of oversea or foreign beer, 6 guilders ($2.40), for a hogshead of
French wine or Rhenish wine {rincewyn), sixteen guilders ($6.40), for
an ankeri of brandy or of distilled waters, malmsey (niaelueseyeii), Spanish
or Canary wines, 16 guilders ($6.40) per anker, and proportionally for
greater or less casks {fustatie). Inasmuch as at the sale- two or more
persons may make the same bid, it remains for the Messrs. contractors
to choose according to their liking and approbation', and to grant the
excise to one of the bidders at their pleasure, or to ofi"er the same at public
sale again, if they find it proper to do so. The farmer stands holden to
furnish two sufficient sureties to the content of the Messrs. contractors
for the excise money, and to pay every quarter a just fourth part in
current seewant, to the receiver of the director general and council, or to
their attorney, and that upon order of the honorable Messrs. director
general and council. Next, to prevent all caviling, misunderstanding,
compounding and frauds, the Messrs. contractors stipulate and agree that
after the expiration of this contract, whenever the ftirming out shall be
renewed, it shall be permitted to the new farmer, immediately, or on the
following day, or at the longest within the time of three days, after the
new farming, in common form and in presence of the late farmer, if he
wishes to be present, to guage the remainders of the wines, beers and
distilled waters kept over by the tapsters, innkeepers or retailers, and by
' lOK s;allons.
2 There were two metliocls of offering property at public sale : by one. the purchasers commenc-
ing at a low figure gradually raised the price until the seller was willing to pronounce the article
sold ; by the other, the seller oflered the article at a higher figure than he expected to get, and
gradually lowered the price until some one of the purchasers cried out "w»7i." The latter
method called by the Dutch mining, was more commonly used by them than the former.
56 Albany County Records.
them given over for the new farming, foi which wines, beers, or distilled
waters held and found over two-thirds of the excise received or due, shall
be returned and restored to his successor. The director general and
council reserve to themselves the interpretation and amplification of these
presents, and promise the farmer all proper aid and assistance in his acts
and arrests. At the public sale of the above farming, William Frede-
rickse Bout,' became the farmer for the sum of four thousand two
hundred and fifty guilders, according to the aforesaid conditions, and the
Messrs. Arnoldus [Arent] Van Corlaer and Cornelis Teunisse [Bos] stood
sureties for the former, for the aforesaid sum, on pledge of their persons
and estates, personal and real.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, the 7th of November, A. D. 1657,
in presence of Lowies Cobus and Johannes Provoost.
This is the mark of }'~ Willem Frederickse Bout.
A. Van Curler."'
Cornelis Thonisen Bos.
Lu'^ovicus Cohes.
Johannes Provoost. clerk.
Conditions and terms on which Juffrouw Johanna De Ilulter^ proposes
to sell at public sale her brick kiln (steen bakkenj") as it stands. First.
The brick kiln shall be delivered to the buyer as it stands fenced, and shall
be shown to him, in free ownership, except that he shall pay as an
acknowledgment, two guilders yearly, to the patroon. The delivery
shall be made on the 8th of November, 1657. The payment shall be
made in three terms, to wit; the first installment on the first of July, 1658,
one-half in good whole merchantable beavers, and the other half in good
current seewant; the second installment on the first of July, A. 1). 1659,
the half also in good whole merchantable beavers, and the other half in
good current seewant; and the third instalment, on the first of July A. D.
1660, also to be paid in the aforesaid currencies. The buyer shall be
holden to furnish two sufiicient sureties, and that immediately, to the
content of the seller. If the buyer can not furnish sufiicient sureties iii
1 Willem Frederickse Bout was one of the innkeepers of Beverwj'ck.
2 Arenclt "Van Curler came out from Holland in 16-30, as assistant commissary of tlie patroon,
but was soon after tiis arrival appointed commissary-general, or superintendent of the colony,
and acted as colonial secretary until 1()42; his jurisdiction extended from Beeren island to the
mouth of the Mohawk on both sides of the river ; 1642 he rescued father Jogues from the Mohawks ;
1646 married Antonia Slaghboom, and visited Holland; and on his return moved to the flats
above Albany, where he had a farm; 16.59 held a conference with the Mohnwks at Caughnawagas,
and renewed the treaty of sixteen years standing with them ; 1660 assisted Stuyvesant at a nego-
tiation with all the Indian tribes at Esopus (Kingston) ; was one of the leaders in the settlement
of Schenectady 1661-2; and on the surrender of New Netherland to the English, was specially
sent for by Gov. Nicoll to be consulted on Indian aft'airs and the interests of the country generally ;
was highly respected by the governors of Canada; was invited by the viceroy, Tracy, to visit
Quebec, 1667, and set out accompanied by M. Fontaine, whom he had rescued from the Indians—
his influence among them being so unlimited, and his memory so highly esteemed, that all
succeeding governors of New York were addressed by the name of Corlaer, in honor of him. In
attempting to cross Lake Champlain in a canoe, he was overtaken by a storm and drowned, it is
supposed near Split rock, and the country experienced a great loss, and the French of Canada a
warm and efficient friend.— 0' Callaghan' s History of Neiv Netherland. i, S22.
3 Johau De Hulter, one of the partners of Eensseiaerswyck, embarked in May, 1653, from Amster-
dam, in the vest^el cal'ed the Graef, with different families, taking with them a number of free
men, among wh(mi were several mechanics, as one extraordinary potter (steenbakker, brick-
maker), who intended to settle either in the colony or any other conveuient i>\i\ce.— Albany
Becords, iv, 9.3. Mrs. De IJulter was a daughter of Johannes De Laet. In 1657 she obtained a
patent for 500 acres of land at Esopus.— 2>MfcA Manuscripts, hh, 14..
Alhany County Records. 57
the aforesaid time, it sball again be oflFered for sale at his cost and charge,
and whatever less it comes to be worth, he shall be holden to make good,
and whatever more it shall become worth he shall enjoy no profit therefrom.
The auction fees become a charge upon the buyer. After many ofi"ers,
Adrian Janseu Van llpendam remained the last bidder, for the brick kiln^
of JuflProuw Johanna de Hulter, for the sum of eleven hundred guilders,
according to the aforesaid conditions, on pledge of his person and estate,
personal and real.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, the 7th of November, A. D. 1657,
in presence of Lowies Cobussen and Johannes Provoost.
Adrian Van Ilpendam.
At the same time, Pieter Loockermans and Cornelis Teunissen Bosch-
stood as sureties and principals for the person [of Adrian Van Ilpendam],
and the aforesaid sum of eleven hundred guilders, on pledge of their
persons and estates, personal and real.
Done %it supni in presence of the above written persons.
Cornelis Thonisen Bos.
Pieter Loockermans.'
Madam lJuffrouw'] Johanna De Hulter proposes to sell at public sale,
her tile kiln {pannenhackerij), according to the aforementioned conditions
for the brick kiln, provided that the tile kiln be bound to be worked one
year at her own expense, according to the contract made with the late
Heer De Hulter, and that she shall receive five and twenty guilders a
thousand and a suit of clothes during the year as a present. After many
offers, Pieter Meesc [Vrooman], remained the last bidder, for the tile
kiln, 'for the sum of three thousand seven hundred and seventeen guil-
ders', according to the foregoing conditions, on bond of his person and
estate, personal and real.
Done in Beverwyck, the 7th of November, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Lowies Cobussen and Johannes Provoost, for which sum Andries Her-
bertsen and Cornelis Woutersen [Cornelisse Sterrevelt] stood sureties on
the aforesaid pledge.
Pieter Meese Vrooman.^
Andries Herbertsen.
Cornelis Cornelissen Sterrevelt,
Ludovicus Cohes.
Johannes Provoost.
Madame Johanna De Hulter proposes to sell, at public sale, her pasture,
as it stands in fence, except the garden stuff, which is thereon, and it
1 The often repeated tradition of dwellings built of bricks brought from Holland ^yould seem
to be discredited by the fact that bricks and tiles were made in the province at so early a date.
2 Cornelis Teunisse Bos, bomvknecht to Cornelis Maase Van Buren in 1631, was commissary
at Fort Oraiige previous to 1662.-^ O'a</to.0'/tfm^^i7i5toryo/iV«('iYs//;ertoicZ, I, 434.
3 A brother of Govert Loockermans of New Amsterdam, who came from Turnhout, Holland.
Jacob Loockermans, another brother, was also a citizen of Beverwyck at this time.— JJuWt,
? There\vere three brothers Vrooman in Albany, Jacob, Pieter and Hendrik. The latter
settled early in Schenectady, where he was killed by the French and Indians, Feb. 9, 1690 leaving
a laro-e family of children from whom have descended all the Vroomans of this vicinity. Ihe
first brother, Jacob, died in Albany in 1691, leading no children. Pieter was a surveyor and died
in 16S4. A son and daughter sm-vived him ; but the son had no descendants, save one daughter
Geertruy.
Hist. Coll. Hi 8
58 Albany County Records.
shall be delivered on the 8th of November free and clear, the payment
as before. After many offers, Jan Janse Van Otterspoor' remained the
last bidder, for the pasture of Madam Johanna De Hulter, for the sum of
eight hundred and eighty guilders, according to the aforesaid conditions,
and Cornelis Teunisse [Antonisse] Van Slyck and Jurian Teunisse
[Glazemaecker] stood as sureties, for the aforesaid sum, on pledge of their
persons and estates, personal and real.
Done in Beverwyck, the 7th of November, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Lowies Cobussen and Johannes Pi'ovoost.
Jan Janssen.
Cornelis Anthonissen [Van Slyck]. '^
JURRYAN TuNISSEN.
Madam Johanna De Hulter proposes to sell at public sale her
dwelling house, as it stands in fence, with a barn (schuurhercli) and a
garden, which lies within the fence; it shall be delivered to the buyer,
on the first of June, A. D. 1658, free and clear, and the payment shall be
according to the conditions, before stated. After many ofi"ers, Didrick
Van Hamel'^ remained the last bidder, for the dwelling house of Madam
De Hulter, for the sum of two thousand one hundred guilders, according
to the aforesaid conditions, and the honorable Johan Verbeeck and Adrian
Janse [Appel] Van Ley den, stood as sureties for the aforesaid sum, on
pledge of their persons and estates, personal and real.
Done in Fort Orange, the 8th of November, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Lowies Cobus and J. Provoost.
D. V. Hamel.
Jan Verbeeck.
Adrian Janssen Van Leyden.^
Appeared before me Johannes La Montagne, deputy, etc., Jan Gillissen
Kock, who declared that the last of the month of October, being on the
yacht of Evert Pels-^ he heard Jan Van Breemen" say among the farmers
at Katskil, concerning there being fodder for the beasts, which were in
the yacht of the aforesaid Evert Pels, that no fodder was provided for
the beasts, six in number, because the kil was dry, and he had taken two
men also, to wit; the boor of his farm, and Glerrit Segersen, to drive the
beasts overland to Fort Orange; upon which Tryntje Jurriaensen asked
said Jan Van Breemen, if there was no feed about the country to be had
with a cart; whereupon he, Jan Van Breemen, answered "The devil may
1 There was a place at Mauhattans on the east river, called the Otterspoor (the otter run).—
Diitch MamiscHpts.
2 Cornells Antonisse Van Slyck arrived in Albany in 1641, and was the first patentee of Catskil
in 1046, given to him for eminent services rendered in bringing about a general peace, and in
ransoming prisoners in the hands of the Indians.— 0' Callaghan'' s Histoi'y of New Netherlands
I, 384. He had an Indian wife, by whom he had at least three children, Jacques, Marten, and
Hilletie. The former settled in Schenectady and left a large family ; the latter married Pieter
Van OLinda, and also left descendants. Cornelis Antonisse Van Slyck was sometime caUed
Broer Cornelis.
3 Mr. Van Hamel was secretary of Rensselaerswyck.— Z>MfcA j¥a?iM«mpfe.
4 Adrian Janse Appel, alim Van Lej'den, was an innkeeper in Bcverwycli whence he removed
to New Amsterdam. He liad at least two sons, Johannes and Willem, who were wounded at the
sack of Schenectadv, Feb. 9, 161)0.
6 Evert Pels Van Steltyn, brewer, and wife lived at the Mill creek, Greenbush. They came
to New Netherland in 164-2, with Do. Megapolensis.— ff Callaghan'it History of New Netherlands
I, 440.
6 Jan Jansen Van Bremen came over in 164(j, and lived at Bethlehem ; in 1650 he removed to
Catsldl.— i&i6?., I, 441.
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draw it by land." Also, that lie said to Tryntie Jurriaense, " We should
let the beasts die of hunger if we should let them be driven overland to
Fort Orange," whereupon the aforementioned Tryntje Jurriaense said,
" There is no danger for the beasts from the Indians or others," Jan Van
Breemen answered, " I will stand the danger of it for a guilder," and
further, he had them brought out of the yacht, and they ran away, so
that they were not to be found, which he [Kock] affirms to be true, and
when necessary will confirm the same with an oath.
Done in Fort Orange, the 7th of November, A. D. 1657, in presence
of J. Provoost and Nataniel Pietcrsen, by me.
Jan Jellissen Koock.
Johannes Provoost, witness.
Nattanael Piettersen.
Madam Johanna De Hulter proposes to sell, at public sale, the house
where Piet Bouti dwells, but nothing more than the premises shall be
delivered to the buyer, the payment six weeks after date according to
the aforesaid conditions. After many offers, Aernoldus- Van Curler
remained the last bidder, for the sum of seven hundred and forty guilders,
according to the aforesaid conditions, and Johan Dareth and Frederick
Hendericksen stood sureties for the aforesaid sum, on pledge of their
persons and estates, personal and real.
Done in Beverwyck, the 7th of November, A. D. 1657, in presence
of Lowies Cobussen and J. Provoost.
A. Van Curler.
Jan Dareth.
Frederick Hendrick.
Madam De Hulter proposes to sell, at public sale, her cart with a horse,
named Old Cato, which shall be delivered in the morning being the 8th
November, but the payment shall be made on the first day of July, A. D.
1658, half beavers and the other half in merchantable seewant. After
many off'ers, Pieter Jacobse Borsboom ' remained the last bidder for two
hundred and eighty guilders, according to the aforesaid conditions, and
Cornells Cornelisse Sterrevelt and Jan Anderiessen De Graeff"' stood
sureties for the aforesaid sum, on pledge of their persons and estates,
personal and real.
Done in Beverwyck, the 7th of November, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Lowies Cobussen and Johannes Provoost.
Pieter Yacopse Borsboom.
Jan Anderressen De Graep.
Cornelis Cornelissen Sterrenvelt.
Appeared before me J. La Montague, in the service, etc., Evert
Luycassen [Backer], who acknowledges that he has received and been
1 Pieter Bent or Bout was a brickmaker. He brought an action tliis year against Piet* Jacobse
Borsboom for breach of contract in refusing to manufacture bricks for him. — Dutch Manuscripts.
" This was probably intended for Arent.
3 Pieter Jacobse Borsboom was among the early settlers of Schenectady. He was a brick-
maker {steenbaliker). He died about 1689. His will made in 1686 mentions five children, Cor-
nelis, Anna, Maritie, Fytie and Tryutie. The four daughters married into Schenectady families,
save the last, who married John Oliver. Nothing is known of the son, who probably died young.
■* Jaa Andriesse De Graaf, brother of Claas Andriesse De Graaf, one of the first settlers of
Schenectady, was a brickmaker in Albany, and afterwards in New Amsterdam.
60 Albany County Records.
paid, by David Wessels,i the sum of five hundred and sixty guilders in
diverse payments, to wit, in the year 1654 a hundred and fifty guilders,
and in the year 1657, in the month of August, the sum of four hundred
and ten guilders, for which sums the aforesaid Evert Luyeassen discharges
the said David "Wessels from all claims and every demand.
Done in Fort Orange, the 10th of November, A. D. 1657, in presence
of Johannes Provoost and Willhem Montague.
Evert Luckas.
Appeared before me J. De La Montague, in the service of the General
Privileged West India Company, vice director, etc., Jan PtoeloflFse [De
Goyer], burgess and citizen of the village Beverwyck, who declared in
the presence of Flip Pieterse Schuyler and Jan Tomasse [Mingael],
commissaries of this jurisdiction, that he had granted and conveyed
as he by these presents does grant and convey, in real and actual
possession to the behoof of 'Cornelis Seegers [Van Yoorhoudt],'- his
heirs or assigns, a certain house and lot lying in the village of Bever-
wyck; in length twenty rods and in breadth on the east five rods, one
foot, or two exclusive; on the west on the Hill, in breadth seven
rods and a half, which length and breadth was changed by the road
(ranch), made by the director general and commissaries of this place, so
that it does not agree with the patent thereof granted; for which house
and lot the aforesaid Cornelis Seegers has promised to pay, at a public
sale, the sum of two thousand and twenty-one guilders, of which sum the
grantor acknowledges that he has received the sum of one thousand and
forty-two guilders, and the remainder of said sum of two thousand and
twenty guilders, the aforementioned Cornelis Seegers promises to pay, on
the first of August, A. D. 1658, in whole merchantable beavers; the
respective parties pledging, for the maintenance of this contract, their
persons and estates, personal and real, present and future, without
exception, or subterfuge to any custom or laws, submitting the same to all
courts and judges.
Done in the village of Beverwyck, the 10th of December, A. D. 1657.
Jan RoELOFFSE.
V. Q. m. 6, [C. Zeegers].
Philip Pieterscn \_Schiiyler'\.
Jan Thomas \_Mingaer\.
Acknowledged before me,
La Moxtagne, Deputy at Fort Orange.
Conditions and terms on which Albert Cierritsen" proposes to sell, at
public sale, his house hing in the village of Beverwyck. First. — The
house of the said Albert Gerritse shall be delivered to the buyer, being
bounded on the northside by Gerrit Bancker's house, on the south side by
his own house, where Jan Van Eeckelen dwells ; breadth front and rear
' David ^Vessels was probably a citizen of New Amsterdam.— Z)?/^cA Manuscripts.
2 Cornelis Segerse Tan Voorhoiidt, was among the early settlers of Albany. His wife was
Bregje Jacobsen. The> had three sons and three""danghters. His son Seetrer was killed in 1662,
by Andries Herbertsen yco/istapel) in a drunken brawl.— O' Callarjhan s History of XeiB Xether-
land. I. 440.
3 Elbert Gerritsen was son of Gerrit Reverse : he married Maria Prnj-n in 169.3, and had three
daughters and two sons, Gerrit and Hendrik. He was buried in the church 18 Nov., 1750. His
wife, Marytie, was buried 21st of Aug., 1731.— Annals of Albany, i, 8.
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twenty wood feet, with a lot, in length ninety-four feet, and breadth
twenty wood feet, with a bakery, which house and lot shall be delivered
with all that is fast in earth and nailed, the 10th 3Iay, A. D. 1658.
[This paper is imperfect and unexecuted].
On this day, the 28th of March, A. D. 1657, Claas Hendrickse [Van
Schoonhoven], as seller, and Jan Viuhagen' and Barent Reyndersen as
buyers, covenant and agree in regard to the sale of a certain lot on the
following conditions: First. — The seller shall deliver the lot in breadth
and length, and upon the same conditions, as the aforesaid Claes Hen-
drickse purchased said lot of Rutger Jacopse, at the house of Hendrick
Jochemse,- lying by the side of the house of the aforesaid Rutger Jacopse
[Van Woert] ; the aforesaid buyers shall pay for said lot five hundred and
twenty-five guilders, in good whole beavers; the payment shall be made,
in August, A. D. 1657, all without craft or guile : So we have subscribed
to it, with our own hands, and as witnesses thereto, have called Rem
Jansen [Smit] and Barent Mynderts.-^
Done as above in Beverwyck, A. D. 1657. Was subscribed.
Claas Hendrickse.
* Jan Vixhagex.
Rem Janse. Barent Reyndersen.
Barent 3I^7iders, as loitnesses.
Conditions and terms on which Cornelis Cornelisse [De Vos ?] proposes
to sell, at public sale, his house and lot, lying in village Beverwyck.
First. — The house shall be delivered to the buyer as it stands, with all
that is fast in earth and nailed, with the chimney and garret therein, with
a lot l^ rods long and 4 rods wide, and a garden. Delivery shall be made
within the time of eight days from this date. (On the 18th of December,
A. D. 1657, the aforesaid lot was delivered to Tomas Poulusse). The
payment shall be made in three terms; the first on the first of May, A. D.
1658, in good whole merchantable beavers; the second installment on the
first of August, A. D. 1658, in good whole merchantable beavers; and the
third or last installment, on the first of February 1659, in good current
seewant. The buyer shall be h ilden to furnish two sufficient sureties and
that immediately, or in the time of 24 hours, to the content of the seller.
If the buyer can not furnish sufficient sureties in the aforesaid time, then
it shall be off"ered for sale again at the cost and charge of the buyer, and
whatever less it shall come to be worth, he shall be holden to make good,
and whatever more it shall become worth, he shall enjoy no benefit
therefrom. The auction fees become a charge on the buyer. After many
offers, Tomas Poulussen remained the la.st bidder for the sum of seven
hundred and eight guilders, according to the aforesaid conditions, and
Sander Leendertse [Cllen]- and Pieter Loockermans stood as sureties for
1 Johannes Vinhagen. born in 1633. was living in 1V08. His son. Johannes. Jr.. married Maria
Van Tri"ht in 1700, and had a family of seven children.
2 Hendrik Jochemse was lieutenant of the burgher company.— Butch Jfamismpfs. xvi. 103.
3 Barent Mynderse was a shoemaker, born iu 163T ; he died about 1GS9. when Pieter Vosburgh
administered upou his estate. It is not known that he left any descendants : those of the name
in this vicinity have descended from >Iyndert Frederickse.
^ Sander Leendertse Glen, a servant of the West India Company, was at Fort Nassau on the
Delaware in 1633. He returned to New Amsterdam and theuce to Beverwyck, where he settled
about 1643 as a trader. In 1662 he became one of the proprietors of Schenectady, calling the
name of his plantation, Scotia. His wife Catharine Dongau died in lOSl. The following year
he died, leaving three sons, Jacob, Sander and Johannes.
62 Albany County Records.
the aforesaid sum, on pledge of their persons and estates, personal and
real, submitting the same to ail laws and judges.
Done in village Beverwyck, on the 18th of December, A. D. 1657, in
presence of Henderick Jochemse and Johannes Provoost.
Thomas Powel.'
Sander Lenrsen [Glen].
Witness, Hendrick Joghemse. Pieter Loockermans.
Johannes Provoost, loitness.
Conditions and terms on which Teunis Teunissen Metselaer proposes
to sell, at public sale, his house and lot lying in village Beverwyck.
First. — The aforesaid house shall be delivered to the buyer, with all that is
fast in earth and nailed, with the lot in length from one street to the other,
and in breadth in front of the house fifty-three [feet], in breadth in the rear
sixty [?] feet. Delivery shall be made on the first of May, A. D. 1658.
The payment shall be made in three installments : the first with the
delivery, in good current seewant; the second installment on the first of
July the next coming year, in good whole merchantable beavers; the
third installment on the first of July, A. D. 1659, in good whole mer-
chantable beavers. The buyer shall be held to furnish two sufficient
sureties, and that immediately, or else in the time of 24 hours, to the
content of the seller. If the buyer can not furnish sufficient sureties in
the aforesaid time, then it shall be offered for sale again at his cost and
charge, and whatever less it shall become worth, he shall make good, and
whatever more it shall become worth, he shall enjoy no benefit therefrom.
The auction fees shall become a charge to the buyer. After many off"ers,
Andries Herbertsen [Constapel, van der Blaas], remained the last bidder,
for the sum of one thousand two hundred and four guilders, according to
the aforesaid conditions, and the honorable Philip Pieterse [Schuyler]
and Philip Henderickse [Brouwer], stood as sureties and principals, for
the aforesaid sum, on pledge of their persons and estates, personal and
real.
Done in Beverwyck, the 17th of December, A. D. 1657, in presence of
Lowies Cobus and J. Provoost.
Andries Herberts.
Philip Pietersen.
Flip Hendricksen.
Conditions and terms on which Marcelus Janssen proposes to sell, at
public sale, to the highest bidder, the house of Jan Van Hoesen,- lying
on the hill. First. — The house shall be delivered to the buyer as it stands,
with all that is fast in earth and nailed, with a lot of ten rods in length
and four rods in width.
[This paper is incomplete and unexecuted].
Conditions and terms on which Jan Anderessen^ proposes to sell at
public sale his horse, and to deliver it immediately; to be paid for on the
1 In 1664 Thomas Powel with others petitioned for permission to purchase a parcel of land
■between Kinderhook and Neutenhook.— Butch Manuscripts.
" Jan Franse "Van Hoesen was not living in 1667, perhaps not at the date of the proposed sale
above. His wife was Volkic Jnriaense ; they had a large family, of whom eight sous and daughters
were living in 1694, viz : Juriaan, Jacob, Volkert, Anna, Styntie, Maria, Catharina, ' '
3 Jautie (Johnny) the Irishman ?
Albany County Records. 63
first of August, A. D. 1658, iu good whole merchantable beavers. The
buyer shall be holden to furnish two sufiicient sureties and that imme-
diately to the content of the seller, the auction fees to the charge of the
buyer. After many offers, Jan Koeloffsen remained the last bidder for
the sum of one hundred and ninety-four guilders, according to the aforesaid
conditions, and Pieter Loockermans, Junr., and Geurt Henderickse [Van
Schoonhoven], stood as sureties for the aforesaid sum, on pledge of their
persons and estates, personal and real.
Done in Beverwyck, the 17th of December, A. D. 1657.
Jan RoELorrsE [De Goyer].
Pieter Loockermans.
Geuert Henydrickse.
[There is a break in the records here of nearly seven years. The
foregoing papers are chiefly in the handwriting of Johannes Provoost,
clerk, though acknowledged before Johannes De La 31ontagne as vice
director of Fort Orange].
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, clerk of the jurisdiction of
Albany, and in presence of the honorable Jan Verbeeck and Jacob
Schermerhoorn, commissaries of the same jurisdiction, the honorable
Adrian Gerritse [Papendorp], who declared that he had granted and
conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and convey, to and for the
behoof of Jan Cloet, his heirs or those who shall acquire title from him, a
house and lot lying in the village of Beverwyck, on the hill, bounded on
the north by the street, on the south by Jan Hendrickse Van Bael,i on
the east by Jan Tomase [Mingael], on the west by Wouter Albertsen
QVan Den Uythoff], of such magnitude as it lies enclosed in the fence;
which he does by virtue of a conveyance given him by Sander Leen-
dertsen [Glen], and the grantor acknowledges that he is paid and satisfied
for tlie purchase and delivery of these premises, with the sum of six
hundred and thirty guilders in beavers; wherefore he promises to free the
aforesaid house and lot from all actions, claims, and demands, which
hereafter may come against the same; pledging his person and estate,
personal and real, present and future, nothing excepted, and putting
himself in subjection to all laws and judges.
Done in Albany, the i| of November, A. D. 1664.
Adrian Gerretsen [Papendorp].
Jan Verheeck.
Jacob Seller merhoor en.
Conditions and terms on which the trustees of the estate of Jan
Andriessen,- the Irishman, deceased, in the presence of the Messrs.
commissaries, propose to sell, at public sale, to the highest bidder, several
horses and beasts, for which payment shall be made in beavers, or seewant,
at 2-4 guilders the beaver, or corn at beaver's price; and that in the time
1 Jan ncudi-ikse Van Bael or Baelen, had a patent for land on the Normanskil, which was
sold by his heirs in 1716 to Omy La Grange and Johannes Symonse Veeder for £250. Van Bael
had one son, Henry, who with his father had long been dead iu 171G, and four dauo-hters viz •
Hannah, non compos mentis ; Maria, who married Isaac De Peyster of New York ; Margaret' wife
of Nicolaas Evertsen of New York; and Rachel, wife of Henry Wileman of the same place
2 Jan Andriessen the Irishman, alias Jantie (Johnny), was at Beverwyck in 1G45 He
removed to Catskil and bought land of Pieter Bronck.
64 Albany County Records.
of six weeks from the date hereof, and it is, by these presents, expressly
conditioned, that no one shall purchase by a oiFset of moneys which may
be due from Jantie the Irishman, deceased, but shall deliver the purchase
money in to the hands of Johannes Provoost, and wait for a pro rata distri-
bution. The buyer shall be held to furnish sufficient sureties as principals
for the securing of the purchase money. In paying as aforesaid, the
auction fees become a charge upon the buyer.
In Albany, 28th November, A. D. 1664.
Pieter Adriaense^ [Soogemackelyk or Van Woggelum], one
mare (merrij paert^, / 65.00
as security, the person standing below, Lucas Gerryts.
Lucas Gerritse [ Wii/ngaardl.-
Pieter Bronck, one mare colt, /115.00
[Sureties], Cornelis Tonisen Bos.
Daniel Ringlioiigt.
David Maries, a mare, / 150.00
(P^i on this 48 guilders in seewant, also paid 14 schepels of
wheat.)
[Sureties], Thomas Powell.
This is the mark of Jan Brick er, + with his
own hand set.
Evert Luycassen [Backer], a stallion, / 62.00
[Surety], Jochem Backer.
Cornelis Segersen [Van Voorhoudt] Senior, a cow, / 75.00
[Surety], Jacob Schermerlworen.
Also Cornelis Segersen Senior, a heifer, / 90.00
OiFered for sale again and bought by Jan Kloet.
Jan Cloet, a heifer, / 84.00
Surety, Jan Heind [?]
Heer Jeremias Van Benselaer, a young black bull,... f 40.00
also a red white faced bull, / 55.00
[Surety], Anthony Jansen.
Poulus Martensen [Van Benthuysen],-^ an old cow, for / 32.00
[Sureties], Jacoh Tyes [^Van Der Heyden'].^
Adrian Van Bpendam.
Hans Caresen, an old gelding, / 36.00
[Surety], Davidt Schuler.''
Carried forward, /804.00
1 Pieter Adrianse (ijoegemackelyk), was innkeeper in Beverwyck. His fatlier (or stepfatiier)
Barent Janse Bal, was deceased in 1660, but his mother, Anna Pieterse, was livin.<? then. He
was one of the early proprietors of Schenectady, hut soon sold outliis share to Helmer Otten
and probably never resided there.
2 Lucas Gerritse Wyngaard was a baker. He married Anna Janse Van Hoesen ; made his
will 30 Oct., 1709, and speaks of wife and five children then living.
s Paulus Martense Van Benthuysen had three sons, Baltiis, Marten and Barent, who were
heads of families, and perhaps daughters. His widow was living in 1T17 on the corner of Beaver
and South Pearl streets.
■* Jacob Tyse Van Der Heyden was a tailor. He married his wife, Anna Hals, in Amsterdam,
Holland, the 25 July, 1655. She outlived him, kept a public house and die^ in 1691, leaving,
probably, but one son. Dirk, who raised a large family.
^ David Schuyler, a brother of Philip Pieterse Schuyler, came from Amsterdam and married
Catalyn Verplanck of New Amsterdam, 13 October, 1667. His widow was living in 1693 on the
Albany County Records. 65
Brought forward, / 804.00
Jacob Tyssen [Van Der Heyden], a young heifer, / 25.00
[Sureties], Adrian Van llpendam.
Jacob Lokermans.
Jan Henderickse Cruyn, a heifer of two years that is at
present at Bethlehem, bought for / 52.00
As surety, Johannes Clute.
Jacob Loockermans,! an ox also bought as he at present stands
there [in Bethlehem ?], in the third year of his age, / 49.00
As surety, Daniel Ringliougt.
Eldert Gerbertsen,'^ a bull calf, six months old, at present at
Pieter Bronck's where he shall receive it, / 10.00
[Surety], Claas Janse \_Van Bockhoven?'\
Gerrit Bancker, a calf of three months, at present at Pieter
Bronck's, where he must receive it, f 7.00
[Total], /937.00
On the 9th January, old style, sold at the house of Pieter Bronck a
copper Kettle of Jantie, the Irishman, deceased, to Frans Pieterse'^ [KlauwJ
for/ 12 in seewant.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, clerk of the jurisdiction of
Albany, and in the presence of Gerrit Slichtenhorst* and Jacob Scher-
merhoorn, commissaries of the same jurisdiction, Jan Tomassen [Mingael]
and Gerrit Bancker, citizens of the village of Albany, who declared that
they had granted and conveyed, as, by these presents they do grant and
convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of Pieter
Claerbout, chorister (voorsanger) in the church here, his heirs or those
who shall derive title from him, a house and lot, lying in said village,
bounded on the north by the street, on the east by Cornelis Teunissen Bos^
and on the west by Jan Van Aecken, in breadth in front on the street
two rods and one foot and six inches, on the east in length six rods and
three feet, on the north, in breadth one rod and six feet, on the west in
length six rods and three feet ; which house and lot the grantor received
by conveyance from Rem Janssen Smit," of date 3 August, A. D. 1660,
and acknowledges that he is paid and satisfied for the sale and delivery of
Soiith corner of Broadway and Steuben street and was succeeded by her sons, Jacobus and
Abraham. David Schuyler had five sous, Pieter, Jacobus, Abraham, David and Myndert, and
perhaps daughters.
1 In 1664 Jacob Loockermans was one of the commissioners to negotiate a treaty of peace
between the Mohawks and northern Indians. In 1657 the sheriff brought a suit against him for
having assaulted Meuwes Hoogenboom and split his face open from his forehead to his underlip
with his knife ; he was find 300 guilders ($120) and further to pay for loss of time, board and
surgical attendance.— Dutch Manuscripts, xvi, 98, 103.
2 Eldert Gerbertsen was twice prosecuted for defamation in 1657 and 1658.— Butch Manuscripts.
3 Frans Pieterse Clauw or Klauw was a carpenter. He settled in Kinderhook, where his two
sons also resided — Hendrik and Juriaen.
^ Son of Brant Arentse Slichtenhorst. SeeO'Callaghan's History of New Netherlands ii, 69.
5 Cornelis Teunisse Bos was complained of in 1658 for defaming "the court, and in 1660 for
calling Willem Teller a backbiter.— Dutch Manuscripts, a, 155. xvi, 214. In retaliation Cornelis
brought an action against Wm. Teller for calling Jacob Tyse (Van Der Heyden) and himself a
rabble.— Dutch Manuscripts, xvi, 159.
« Rem or Remmert Jansen Smit (blacksmith) was in New Amsterdam as early as 1643. Rem
Jansen Smith of Waalebocht is complained of in 16(53, by Adriaen Hegeman for carrying off his
ploughshare : Rem is ordered to replace it in the spot where he found it, and if he have any
claim to prosecute it at law.— Dutch Manuscripts, x, 327, 329.
Hist: Coll. Hi. 9
66 Albany County Records.
these premises; wherefore he promises to free the same from all actions,
demands or claims, which hereafter may come against the same, pledging
his person &nd estate, personal and real, present and future, putting him-
self in subjection to all laws and judges.
Done in Albany the 7th of December, A. D. 1664, new style.
Jan Tomas.
Gerrit SlicJitenhorst. Gerret Bancker.
Jacob Schermerliooren.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, clerk.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, clerk of the village of Albany,
and in presence of the honorable Grerrit Siichtenhorst and Jacob Scher-
merhooren, commissaries of the same jurisdiction, Pieter Claerbout,
citizen of said village, who declared that he had granted and conveyed,
as he does grant and convey by these presents, in real and actual
possession, to and for the behoof of Rut Arentsen [Schoemaecker],i his
heirs, or those who shall have title from him, a house and lot, lying in
the village of Albany aforesaid, on the public highway, bounded on the
north by the aforesaid highway, on the east by the grantor, on the west
by Jan Coster van Aeckeu ; in length three rods, nine feet, ten inches,
breadth in front on the street eleven feet and seven inches, on the north
[south?] in breadth seven feet, which lot is a part of the transfer made to
him, the grantor, by Jan Tomassen and Gerrit Bancker, of date the 7th
of this month, by virtue of which [transfer] his ownership is apparent:
and he acknowledges further that he is paid and satisfied for the sale and
delivery of these premises ; wherefore he promises to free the aforesaid
house and lot from all actions, demands or claims, which hereafter may
come against them, pledging his person and estate, personal and real, and
putting himself in subjection to all laws and judges.
Done in Albany the 17th of December, A. D. 1664, new style.
Pieter Claerboudt.
Gerrit Siichtenhorst.
Jacoh Schermerhooren.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, clerk.
Conditions and terms on which "William Frederickse Bout- proposes to
sell, at public sale, by virtue of the patent, his house and lot lying in the
village of Albany, before this, named Beverwyck; bounded on the
south side by Teunis Cornelisse, on the west side by the public highway,
on the north by the heirs Jaques Tyssen,-^ on the east by the horse mill
of the Heer Rensselaer. The aforesaid house and lot shall be delivered
to the buyer, in length to within two feet of the aforesaid horse mill, and
in breadth twenty-nine wood feet, front and rear, and that, free and
unencumbered, except the Heer's right in consequence of the aforesaid
patent, granted to Teunis Cornelise of date the 23d of April, A. D. 1652.
[This paper is imperfect].
l^ Rut Arentsen was in New Amsterdam perhaps in \fAZ-A.— Butch Manuscript.'), n. 1.30.
* Willem Frederickse Bout was an innkeeper, and was complained of in 1058 for evading tlie
excise law : his liquor was seizcA.— Dutch Manuscripts, A, 118.
3 Jacob Tyee Van Der Hoyden.
Albany County Records. 67
Conditions and terms according to which William Frederickse Bout
proposes to sell, at public sale, to the highest bidder, his house and lot,
lying in the village of Albany, before this, named Beverwyck, bounded
on the south side by Teunis Cornelise, on the west side by the public
highway, on the north side by the heirs of Jaques Tyssen [Van Der
Heyden], and on the east side by the horse mill of the Heer Jeremiah Van
Renselaer. The house and lot shall be delivered to the buyer in length
from the front on the street to within two feet of the aforesaid mill, and
in breadth twenty-nine wood feet, front and rear, and that, free and
unencumbered except the Heer's right; which is done by virtue of a
patent of a greater lot granted to Teunis Cornelisse, of date the 23d of
April, A. D. 1652 ; of which aforesaid house and lot the buyer with the
last payment shall receive a proper conveyance, and the same shall begin
with this date. Payment shall be made in three installments : the first
installment fourteen days after this date, in beavers, or failing of beavers
to be paid in good strung seewant, at 24 guilders the beaver ; the second
installment on the first day of August of this year 1665, new style ; and
the third installment on the first day of May, A. D. 1666, new style, and
in currency as before. The buyer shall be holden to furnish two sufficient
sureties as principals, jointly and severally, and that immediately, to the
content of the seller. If the buyer can not furnish the said sureties in
said time, then shall the aforesaid house and lot be ofi'ered for sale again
at his cost and charge, and whatever less it comes to be worth, he shall be
held to make good, and whatever more it becomes worth, he shall enjoy no
profit therefrom. The auction fees become a charge on the buyer. After
oflFering this property at public sale, one person, Jan Cloet, remained the
bidder and buyer of the house and lot of V/illem Bout, according to the
above standing conditions, for the sum of three hundred and ninety guil-
ders; for the payment of which Jurrian Teunissen' [Glazemaecker] and
Dirk Wessels [Ten Broeek], stood sureties and as principals, jointly and
severally, according to the conditions aforesaid.
Done in Albany, the 2nd of January, A. D. 1665, new style.
Johannes Clute.
jureyan tunsen.
DiERK Wessels. -
On this date the 9th of January, A. D. 1665, old style, Frans Pieterse
[Clauw], in presence of the honorable Jan Verbeeck and Gerrit Slich-
tenhorst, commissaries of Albany, and in the presence of Johannes
Provoost, secretary, has measured the farm or cleared land of Pieter
Bronck,-^ which is found to comprise one hundred and seventy-six
1 Juriaan Teiinise was a tavern keeper ; in 1662 he applied for permission to keep a tavern at
the mouth of Esopus kil, but was rejected. In 1660 he was fined 30 guilders for beating some of
the magistrates at Mr. Dyckman's house; and was complained against for entertaining persons
at night after the ringing of the bell, and fined 70 guilders.— Dutch Manuscripts, xvi, 211, 2.33.
2 Major Dirk Wesselse Ten Broeek was a trader, born in 1642; he died in 1717. His wife,
Christina Cornelise Van Bureu, died in Albany in 1729. In 1715 they had eleven adult children
living. Major Ten Broeck's house vyas on the east corner of James and State streets. In the
family Bible his death is thus recorded : " 1717 Den 13 Sept. in Roelofl's Jansen's kil is myn
Vader Dirk Wesselse in den Heere gerust op syn bouwery op Roelofl' Jansen's kil. Dc Heere
geve liem een zalige opstandinge."
3 This farm was at Coxsackie. Pieter Bronck came to Bevernyck in 1645 and built a tavern
there in 1651 : the third in that place then. He afterwards lived at Coxsackie, the creek at which
place was called by the Dutch, Pieter Bronck's kil. He had two sons, Jan and Pieter.—
O'Cidlaghaii's LRstory of New Netherlands i, 441.
68 Albany County Records.
morgens,! and one hundred and ten rods. In like manner the land of
Jantien [Andriessen]- the Irishman, deceased [was measured], which was
sold off from the land of Pieter Bronck and he bought of said Bronck,
and it amounted to sixty-nine morgens and 345 rods ; lying in a square
345 rods long and 121 rods wide, front and rear; besides a lot for a
homestead, lying next to Pieter Bronck, where he proposes to build,
northeast of him [Bronck], and is 30 rods long and twenty rods wide,
and which at the north is separated by the kil or a flat (Jaeyhte). Also
was measured a piece of land taken off from the aforementioned land of
Pieter Bronck, which belonging to Anderies Hanssen'^ was granted to
him by Pieter Bronck, and by Johnny (Jantie) the Irishman, deceased,
a part ; length on the south side 54 rods, and on the north 95 rods ; breadth
on the west 41 rods, and on the east 58 rods, and was estimated at 6
morgens and 100 rods. The calf pasture of Pieter Bronck measured 65
rods, as long as broad, being square, and contains 7 morgens and 25
rods tit S7ipra.
Conditions : The guardians over the estate left by Dirckjen Pieterse,
deceased, wife of Cornelis Vos ; propose at once to sell, at public sale,
some household stuff, whereof the payment shall be made in good strung-
merchantable seewant, and that in the time of 8 days, and conditioned
that no one shall purchase by an offset of any debts, as the aforesaid house-
hold stuff by order of the honorable court is retired, and destined for the
payment of the funeral expenses (dootscliuW). The auction fees become a
charge on the buyer. Payment as aforesaid.
Done on the 6th of February, A. D. 1665, in Albany.
Rykert Van Rensselaer, a looking glass, / 25.10
also a trammel chain with a pothanger, / 24.00
also two andirons {hrandisers) , f 27.00
Poulus Martenssen [Van Benthuysen], 2 old kettles, / 10.00
also 3 white earthen bowls and a ditto salt cellar, / 8.10
Luycas Pieterse [Coeymans],' a maul (?) (kol/t), / 5 00
Barent Pieterse [Coeymans], the miller, a shovel and tongs,.. / 12.00
Barent Pieterse [Coeymans], a hammer, and chopping knife,. / 12.00
Jan Evertsen [Schoemaker],-^ a horn and knife, / 4.00
Johannes Provoost, a chain and also other things {en nocli
anders), / 12.00
Lowies Cobus, a spice box, a hand candlestick, etc., / 6.00
Anderies De Vos, a plate (hort)^ almanac, and 2 little pictures
{schildertien), / 4.00
Doctor {Meester) Adriaen, 3 tin plates and a liquor measure
(mutsje), / 10.00
Carried forward / 159.20
1 A morgen, old Amsterdam measure, was 2.00T6 acres, or 9 1-1.3 acres.
2 Jan Andriessen Van Dublin leased a bouwerie in 1649, described as lying " north of Stoney
Point, being the north half of the Flat."— 0' Callaghan's History of New Netherlands i, 441.
3 Andries Hanse Barheit, "yeoman of the great Flat ueer Coxhachky."— ZJ«ec?s, iv, 1692.
His wife was Greetie, daughter of Tenuis Teunisse Metselaer. She was not living in 1699, when
Egbert Teuuise (her brother?) became guardian to her iowx (MlAven.— Annals of Albany , i, 99,
&n6. Deeds, iv.
^ For an account of the Coeymans family, see O'Callaghau's History of New Netherlands i, 435.
6 In 1661, he was complained against for smuggling shoes.— Z>Mte/i Manuscripts, ix, 716.
Albany County Records. 69
Brouglit forward, / 159.20
Henderick Ilosenboom,i 4 plates and 8 spoons, / 13.10
Cornelis Van Dyck, a tin platter, / 15.00
also one ditto, , / 14.10
Barent Pieterse [Coeymans], one ditto, / 11.00
Daniel Rinckhout, 2 platters, tin, / 17.10
Henderick Rosenboom, 2 curtains and a valance, / 14.10
Poulus Martense [Van Benthuysen], 2 valances, / 8.10
Ryckert V. Renselaer, a floor cloth (fajpei/t), / 33.00
Lambert Van Neck,- 2 women's pocket handkerchiefs, / 28.00
Jan Evertse [Schoemaker], 2 funeral bands (heffeii), / 6.00
Willem [Frederickse] Bout, 2 bonnets (Jcapers^ similar to
those worn by Shakers), / 4.00
Adrian G-erritse [Papendorp], a church [foot] stove
(kerckstooff), / 5.00
/ 330.10
The persons who have paid on the above standing sale.
Ryckert V. Renselaer, /109.10
Jan Evertse, / 10.00
Lambert Van Neck, / 18.00
Adrin Gerritse, / 5.00
Adrian Van Ilpendam, / 10.00
Hendrick Rosenboom, / 28.00
Cornelis Van Dyck,3 / 29.10
Paulus Martense, / 27.00
Lambert Van Neck, also, / 10.00
D. Rinckhout, / 17.10
Inventory of the goods and estate left by Tryntie Janssen, deceased,
wife of Jan Michielsen' [Van Edam], taken the ^ February, A. D. 1665.
A black hrat (?) cloak and a stomacher with a grogram gown,
being a black [one], / 80.00
A black cloth bodice, a fur coat trimmed with black (sivarf
gebbanf), and a pair of sleeves, and a black curtain stuff
(brat^, worth, / 50.00
A colored upper petticoat {machajer, striped goods worn by
servants), / 36.00
A blue gown {dosyntiers ?), / 20.00
Carried forward, /186.00
1 Hendrik JRoseboom was the voorlezer and sexton of the church. He had two wives ; the
last marriage is thus recorded in the church register: "Hendrick Roseboom de oude,
weduwenaar van Gysbertje Lansing, en Tryntje Janse, weduwe van Rut Jacobse [Van Schoen-
derwoert]," etc. They probably had four sous, Johannes, Gerrit, Hendrik, and Myndert. His
last wife, Catharine Breestede, was the licensed midwife of the city.
2 Lambert Van Neck was fined in 1656, tor committing an assault.— Dutch Manuscripts, xvi, 40.
3 Cornelis Van Dyck, son of Schout Fiscal Hendrik Van Dyck, studied medicine with Jacob
D'Hinse, chirurgeon of Albany, and practiced his profession there until his death, which occurred
about 1687. The name of his first wife is not known ; his second wife was Elizabeth Beck, widow
of captain Sylvester Salisbury. She survived Dr. Van Dyck, and in 1691 was married a third time
to captain George Bradshaw. She was deceased in 1701. Dr. Van Dyck had two sons and two
daughters; the former followed their father's profession; Hendrik settling in Albany and Jacobua
in Schenectady.
4 Jan Michielsen came over in 16-37; he v/a,s a. tnUor.— 0' CallagMn's Hisionj of JVew jVether-
land, I, 437.
70 Alhmiy County Records.
Brought forward, /186.00
2 white aprons, 3 smocks, 2- table cloths, and small lot of
articles (^jer?i?^e?i), total, / 30.00
2 pair of old stockings, and cap with a little box, and an old
cap or two ; one old cloak with loose sleeves, one bone lace
pillow with bobbins, f 12.00
3 earthern dishes, 6 little pictures, 1 little tin cup, 2 copper
candlesticks, 1 tin salt cellar, and 3 tin cups, 4 tin platters,
and 4 tin trenchers, a little tin basin, with five spoons,, ■ / 56.00
A patched bed pan, 1 church stool, / 28.00
A. great iron pot, with a little copper pot, 3 little copper
kettles, a copper pan {pannekoeckx ?), 3 earthen pots, a
pepper mill, a little earthern mug, an earthern and tin
plate, a butter tub, a sieve, / 60.00
A pothanger chain, a shovel and tongs, gridiron, pothooks, a pail, / 32.00
4 chairs with a little table, / 10.00
[Total], /414.00
Unvalued goods which Jan Michielse keeps at his house.
2 Sheets (^laeckeii),
5 pillowbiers,
2 blankets (deeckens)^
Ibed,
1 bolster, 2 pillows,
A chamberpot (loaterpof),
2 curtains with a valence,
and for the chimney, one,
6 books, among which two old Bibles,
2 axes and an iron vise,
2 chests,
1 tailor's shears.
These appraised goods, Willem Janssen Schut has taken to himself for
the maintenance of Jan Michielse [Van Edam], in board during his life,
and at the decease of the aforesaid Willem Schut, the aforesaid goods shall
be taken as a payment of the board of Jan Michielse at 200 guilders see-
want per annum, and if they come short of paying the board money,
Willem Schut shall not claim more ; on condition thiit all work, mending
and sewing, that Jan Michielse may do at the house of Willem Schut, shall
not inure to his benefit, but shall be for the profit of the aforesaid Willem
Schut; which they with their signatures attest (?) and promise to perform.
Done in Albany, the 21st of February, A. D. 1665; done in presence
of Stoflel Janssen [Abeel]i and Jacob Schermerhooren.
Jan Mychgyelsoon.
Jacoh Schermerhooren. Willem Jansen Schuidt.
Stoffel Janse.
Acknowledged before me,
J. Provoost, Secretary.
1 stoflel Janse Abeel was a master carpenter. His wife was Neeltie Janse ; and he was
brother-in-law of Tennis Cornelise Vander Poel and Adrian Gerritse Papendorp, who were his
executors. His children were Magdalena, born 1653 ; Maria, born 1656 ; Johannes, born 1659 ; and
Elizabeth. He was deceased in 1684.
Albany County Records. 71
Conditions and terras according to which the administrators of the
estate of Jan Andriessen [the Irishman], with the Messieurs commissaries,
propose to sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, the hind of the said
Irishman, lying near Pieter Bronk's [at Catskil]. First. — The aforesaid
land shall be delivered to the seller, in area nine and sixty morgens arable
land, without trees, or only a few about the woodside at the west, together
with a spot for a homestead, lying next to Pieter Bronk's, where he was
proposing to build, in length 30 rods and in breadth 20 rods, and is sepa-
rated at the north [from Pieter Bronck], by a kil or flat (Jaeghte); more-
over the^ buyer shall have the right, with Pieter Bronck, to use the
surrounding woodland for pasturing cattle. Delivery shall be given so
soon as the buyer shall please to take possession. Payment shall be made
in beavers, or good strung commercial seawant, at 24 guilders a beaver, and
in two installments; the first on the first day of June, of the year 1665;
and the second on the first day of June, A. D. 1666, being a year there-
after, and with the last payment, a proper conveyance shall be given to
the buyer. The buyer shall be held to furnish two suflicient sureties,
jointly and severally, as principals, immediately, to the content of the
seller. If the buyer can not furnish the aforesaid sureties in said time,
the said land, together with said homestead, shall be ofi"ered for sale again
at the buyer's cost and charge, and whatever less it comes to, he shall be
holden to make good, and whatever more it comes to, he shall enjoy no
profit therefrom. The per ceutage becomes a charge to the buyer in
paying, as^ aforesaid, on the 9th of March, 1665. On the 9th of March,
A. D. 1665, the schout and secretary of the colony of Renselaerswyck,
for a certain consideration, being asked if they, in the name and behalf of
the patroon, had any claim against the land of Johnny the Irishman,
deceased, which lies by Pieter Bronck's, and they answered they had no
claim whatever against the same.
Done ut supra. Which I witness.
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
We, the undersigned, administrators and guardians of the estate of
Dirkje Pieterse,i deceased, late wife of Cornells Vos,- acknowledge that,
in respect to the goods sold of said Dirkje deceased, they are paid and
satisfied by the vendue master, Johannes Provoost.
Done on the |4 March, A. D. 1665, in Albany.
Andryes De vos.
This is the mark of -f Barent Pieterse [Coeymans].-^
with his own hand set.
Adriaen Gerritse \_Papendoi-j)'], witness.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of Albany, and in
the presence of Jan Verbeeck and Jacob Schermerhooren, magistrates of
the jurisdiction of Albany aforesaid; Jochim Kettelheym,* citizen of said
place, who declared that he had granted and conveyed, as by these pre-
1 Dirkje Pieterse Coeymans (?) was probably sister of Bareut Pieterse Coeymans, alias Mole-
naer [Miller].
2 Two years later (1667), Cornells Vos or De Vos had married again, and was then called the
gon-ln-law of Andrles De Vos. — Deeds, ii.
3 For an account of the Coeyman family, see O'Callaghan's History of Neio Netherlands i, 435.
^ Joachim Kettelhuyn came to Beverwyck in 1042, the first settler of this name in the county
By his wife, Anna (?), he had three sons : Willem, David, and Daniel, who had families. The name
is now degenerated into Kittle.
72 Albany County Records.
sents he does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to and for
the behoof of Barent Meyndersen,i shoemaker here, his heirs or those
who shall obtain title from him, a lot, lying in the village of Albany,
lying over against the house of Gillis Pieterse- [Timmerman?], (and
bounded) south and west by the king's highway, north by Aernout Cor-
nelise [Viel^],^ and to the east the grantor, and is in breadth, front and
rear, nine and twenty feet, Rynland measure, and in length forty and a half
feet, which lot is a part of the patent, given to the grantor by the director
general and council of New Netherland of date 25 Oct., A. D. 1653;
moreover the grantor promises to free said lot from all actions, claims,
and demands, which hereafter may come against the same, binding his
person and estate, real and personal, present and future, and submitting
himself to all laws and judges.
Done in Albany, 19th of Feb., old style, 1665.
This is the mark W of Jochim Kettelheym,
with his own hand set.
Jan Verheeck.
Jacob Schermerliooren.
Acknowledged before me,
J. Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of Albany, and in
the presence of Jan Verbeeck and Jacob Schermerhooren, magistrates of
the jurisdiction of Albany aforesaid; Jochim Kettelheym. citizen of said
place, who declared that he had granted and conveyed, as by these
presents he does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to and
for the behoof of "jacob Abrahamse,'^ cooper [kuyper Vosburgh ?], his
heirs, or assigns a lot, lying in Albany, bounded on the west by the street,
on the east by the grantor's lot,. on the north by the grantor's house, and
on the south by the house of Arnout Cornelise [Viele] ; in length three
rods nine feet and seven inches, breadth one rod eight feet and an inch,
which lot is a part of a patent given to the grantor by the director general
and council of New Netherland, of date 25 Oct., A. D. 1653 ; wherefore
he promises to free the same from all actions, claims and demands, which
hereafter may come against the same, binding his person and estate,
personal and real, present and future, putting himself in subjection to all
laws and judges.
Done in Albany, 19th Feb., 1665, old style.
This is the mark of W JocHiM Kettelheym,
with his own hand set.
Jan Verheeck.
Jacob Schermerliooren.
Acknowledged before me,
J. Provoost, Secretary.
1 Barent Myndertse was born in 1627 (Notarial Papers), and died about 1689, when Pieter
Vosburgh administered on his estate. It is not known thSt he left any descendants, those of this
name in this vicinity having descended from Myndert Frederickse.
2 Gillis Pieterse owned a lot in 1657 behind Fort Orange, next to Do. Schaets's lot. p. 59.
3 Arnout Cornelise Viele was Indian interpreter for many years at all the great meetings held
by the natives in Albany, and was held in high esteem by them. His sou, Arnout, was carried
away captive by the Freuch and Indians in 1690, when Schenectady was sacked, and was absent
three years before his return. He also became an Indian interpreter.
* Jacob Abrahamse Vosburgh, probably.
Albany County Records. 73
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, Secretary of Albany, Jocbim
Kettelheym of tbe one part, and Grabriel Tomassen of the other part,
who in the presence of the afternamed witnesses, declare that they have
come to an agreement in the manner following, namely, Jocbim Kettel-
heym lets, by these presents, his house to said Gabriel Tomassen, i except
the cellar belonging to the above house, and that for the time of six
months, commencing on the first of May next, new style, and ending on
the last day of October, new style, for which Gabriel Tomassen promises
to pay Jocbim Kettelheym for the hire during said six months, nine
pieces of good whole merchantable beaver skins, and that upon the first
of August, new style, next coming; wherefore the respective parties for
the performance of these covenants, put themselves in subjection to all
laws and judges.
Thus done, without craft or guile, on this if of April, A. D. 1665, in
presence of Arent Vanden Berg, as witness, hereto called. Done in
Albany.
This is the mark W of JocHiM Kettelheym,
with his own hand set.
This is the mark -j- of Gabriel Tomassen,
with his own hand set.
This is the mark 0/ A B Aroid Van Bergh, loith his own hand set.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Inasmuch as Jan Clute,^ and Jan Hendrickse Bruyn, and Juriaen
Teunise [Glazemaecker]^ have shown at the session of the court at
Albany, the consent, at their request, of the governor of New York and
of the Indians, to purchase a certain parcel of land, lying on the west side
of the North river, over against the Claverrack, near Fort Albany, so
there have appeared before him the underwritten, secretary of Albany,
five Indians (wildeii), namely: Sachamoes, Mawinata, alias Schermer-
hoorn, Keesie Wey, Papeuna, Masseha, owners of the above mentioned
land, and also having a commission from the other owners; who declared,
in the presence of the after named witnesses, that they had sold, granted
and conveyed, as by these presents they do grant and convey, in real and
actual possession, to the behoof of the aforesaid Jan Cloet and Jan Hen-
drickse Bruyn, the said land, called Caniskek ; in magnitude stretching
along the river side from the land of Pieter Bronck to the vale, which lies
on the point of the mainland, behind the Beeren island, named Macha-
wameck, and so running into the woods, both on the south and the north,
even to the Katskil path ; and that for a certain sum in goods (cargasoen)
which the grantors acknowledge that they have received from the buyers
and therewith are completely paid ; and [said grantors] waive their former
1 In 1662 Gabriel Thomase Stridles hired out to Thomas Powell, for two years, at bread-
making for 22 beavers ($70.40) and found. In 1665 he hired a house of Jochim Kettelhuyn, and
probably commenced business for himself. He had four children baptized in Albany, and two in
New York, whither he removed about 1690. He died there iu 1718.
2 Captain John Clute came to Beverwyck, about 1656 ; he was a trader and considerable land-
holder at Loonenbara;h (now Athens), Niskaynna, Albany, etc., and had great influence with the
Indian inhabitants. It is not known that he had any family. He came oriLrinally from Neuren-
burg; and, oifhis death, about 16&3, his property passed to his nephew, Johannes Clute, the
ffisf. Coll Hi. 10
74 Albany County Records.
title [to said land], and declare Jan Clute and Jan Hendrickse [Bruyn]'
to be the rightful owners thereof; and promise to free said land from all
actions, cla?ms and demands of other Indians, who might sinisterly lay
claim to some portion of said land, or the right to set deer traps.
Done in Albany in the presence of Harmen Bastiaense [Visscher] and
Hendrick Gerritse as witnesses hereto called, on this 20th of April, A. D.
1665, old style.
This is the mark of Keesiewey +, with his own hand set.
This is the mark of Sachamoes f^:::;^ y^\i\i his own hand set.
This is the mark of Papeuna "O" with his own hand set.
This is the mark of Massehas ^<^ with his own hand set.
This is the mark of Mawinata W-j alias Schermerhorn,
^^ with his own hand set.
Harmen Bastiaense, as witness.
Bendrick Gerritsen {Van Wie'], as ivitness.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of the jurisdiction
of Albany, in the presence of Capt. John Manning,- one of the Mohican
Indians, named Wattawit, owner of a certain parcel of land lying behind
Kinderhook, who declared in the presence of Jan Dareth,^ interpreter,
that he had sold, granted and conveyed to Evert Luycasse [Backer],' as
by these presents he does [grant and convey] his aforesaid land lying on
the east side of the kil, being the half of the middle piece; the other
half he declared he gave to Volckert Janse [Douw], and had presented
it to him as a token of his friendship and in satisfaction of an old debt
for maize ; also the grantor waives his [claim] to said middle piece on the
east of the kil, declaring Evert Luycasse and Volckert Janse to be the
rightful owners of the same, and acknowledges that he has had of Evert
Luycasse perfect satisfaction for his part, and [promising] to free it from
all claims and demands which hereafter maybe [made against the same].
Done in Fort Albany the 6th of May, A. D. 1665, old style.
This is the mark of Wattawit _- -e- with his own hand set.
Musqxiaemseeck (^^ '^^'^ mark icith his oion
hand set, as witness.
Oramp Q ^^^ mark made with his own hand set, as witness.
Jan Dareth,
John Manning.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
1 Jan Henclrickse Brujni, or De Bruyn, had au uncertain residence. In 1678, in answer to the
sheriff forbidding him to trade with the Indians on the ground that he was a New Yorker, he
alleged that he had been a burgher of Albany for upwards of twenty years, notwithstanding the
court adjudged that he should be prohibited from trade because he had not kept "fire and
lio-ht " in Albany for one whole year ; to which Bruyn protested.— English Manuscripts.
"5 Capt. John Manning was sheriff of New York at this time.
s Jan Dareth from Utrecht, married Ryckje Van Dyck in New Amsterdam, in 1654, and in 1657
bought a house and lot in Beverwyck, where he became a permanent resident.
4 Evert Luycasse Backer, was in Beverwyck as early as 1657. In 1680, witlf Laurens Van
Alen he petitioned for an additional tract of land behind Kinderhook.— English Manuscripts.
Albany County Records. 75
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of the jurisdiction of
Albany and in the presence of the after named witnesses, Jan Gerntsen
Van Marcken 1 who declared by these presents that he had granted and con-
veyed to and for the behoof of Harmen Rutgers"^ and Volckert Janse
FDouwl - the following sums of money seewant (drawn off from the assignor s
account book), to be received from the under mentioned persons making
payment to him. Jan Gerritsen Van Marcken, by a deduction of such a
sum of money as he owes to the aforesaid Harmen Rutgers and Volckert
Janse provided said Harmen Rutgers and Volckert Janse hold open the
suits of those persons from whom they can collect no money by reason ot
a denial of debt or a failure to pay ; but these shall remain as a charge to
the assignor ; promising this assignment truly to keep under a pledge ot
their persons and estates, personal and real.
The debtors or assigned sums are these :
Kleynde Goyer [the thrower], / 37.13
Henderick Hendericksen ^ [Bakker], / j»l^
Poulus Cornelissen,5 • / ^-^-^^
ditto, also some money detained by him belonging to
Kleyn Keesie [little Cornelius], / 00-^0
Jan [Roeloffse] de Goyer, f 91-^«
Pieter the Frenchman, '^' / °^-y^
Hendrickthe Spaniard, / ^^-j^
Hans the Norman, / ^'^l
Jan the little cooper,^ / ^^-^-l
Tys Barentse,- / ^J,^
Poutien the sash-maker, / ^'^-^^
Storm Albertse [Bratt],'' / ^-^^
Pieter Bronck, / ^"^^
JanNak,io / f_^^-
Elias Van Ravensteyn, • • / ^'•^'
1 Jan Gerritse Van Marcken and Ws wife, Geertje Hiiybertse, came o^^f^"^ the ship St. Jacob
ki Tlbanv Col Douw first located on Papskna'e island, and had three houses and a brewery
"' Henderick Hendcrlckse, tie baker, wa. Hoed and problblted from following Us trade lo
'".'S&SnS 'w«??„^',£te'rt^;rai!?;,r.cT|'Sa Oo.arell.e Vaad.r Ee,<,en,
was ao-ent for Maritie Myndertse, widow of Jan Barentse Wemp.
^fS'rns^^^SriSrwTcSTS^k.,,^ «f j-f ?'i^^^r,^[L^i'icSLSr
now state street. His wife was Neeltie Clause, widow ol Henderick Gardeniei ot Schenectady.
Thev had four daughters, but no sons. ^ ■ -.aoa
« TVS Barentse Schoonmaker Van Edam, came to Beverwyck m 1636.
9 itnrm AlhpvtH Bratt alias Vanderzee, son of Andriese Bratt De Noorman, v. ab born at sea m
a storm™ ence'he was called Stornf Vanderzee, and many, if not all of Ms desceodants, assumed
76 Albany County Records.
Albert De Normaa,i / 15.10
Claes Jansen, / 31.19
Claes Vanden Bergb,- / 3.16
Claes Van llotterdam, / 26.19
Luycas Pieterse [Coeymans]," / 31.07
Sander Leendertse [Grlen], / 13.06
William Martense Moer [negro ? ], / 21.10
William Hoffmeyer, / 10.04
Paulus de Boer [the boor], / 11.00
Walrave Claerhout, / 3.15
The said assignor, Jan Gerritsen, also by these presents, appoints and
empowers the aforesaid Harmeu Rutgers and Volckert Janse the aforesaid
sums to collect, demand and receive ; acquittance to pass for receipts, and in
case of neglect payment to exact by law, and the severity of justice to a
definitive sentence and execution. Thus done [without] craft or guile on
this ^ June, 1665, in Albany, in presence of Gerrit Swart -^ and Jan
Bastiaense van Gutsenhoven as witnesses called hereto.
J. G. V. Marcken.
G. Swart.
Jan Bastiaensen Van Gutsenhooven.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of Albany, and in
the presence of Jan Van Aken and Jacob Schermerhoorn, commissaries
of the same jurisdiction, Tennis Cornelissen,'^ who declared that he had
granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and convey, in
real and actual possession to and for the behoof of Jan Evertse,^^ his heirs
or assigns, a house and lot lying in the town of Albany, bounded on the
north by Symon Volckertse [Veeder, alias De Backer]," and on the south
by Willem [Frederickse] Bout, on the east by the street ; of such mag-
nitude as the grantor possesses, and as it lies encompassed by the fence
between the said Willem Bout and Symon Volckers, with a garden in
the rear as it also lies in fence, being the whole patent, given to the
grantor by the director general and council of New Netherland, of date
April 23d, A. D. 1652, about seven rods in breadth, and in length to the
fence of the garden, which was separated and sold to the behoof of Jacques
Tyssen, deceased,^ and Willem Bout ; further the grantor waives all his
title or claim [to said house and lot], and also acknowledges that he is
completely paid and satisfied for the aforesaid house, lot and garden, with
the number of two and twenty beavers, and promises the grantee to free
the same from all claims and demands, which may hereafter come against
1 Albert Andriesse Bratt. For an account of him, see O'Callaghan's History of Mto Nether-
land., I, 435.
2 Three brothers (?) Van den Berg settled in Beverwyck, viz ; Gysbert, Gerrit and Claas, all of
whom left sons. Claas had at least one son, Cornells, who married Susanna Ouderkerk, and had
a family of six children.
3 For an account of the Coeyman's family, see O'Callaghan's IListwy of New Netherland, i, 435.
■i Gerrit Swart was appointed sheriff of Rensselaerswyck in 1652, and held the office until
1670.— 0' CallagharCs History of Neiv Nethet-kmd, ii, 184.
5 This was so common a name that it is impossible to know what was his surname.
8 One Jan Evertse [Schoemaker], was complained of for smuggling shoes in 1661. — Dutch
Manuscripts.
' Symon Volkertse Veeder, alias De Backer, was among the earliest settlers of Schenectady.
All those who bear this name in this vicinity are his descendants.
8 Jacques Tyssen Van der Heyden ?
Albany County Records. l^J
the same ; binding his person and estate, personal and I'eal, present and
future, and submitting himself to all judges and laws.
Done in Albany, the If July, A. D. 1665.
This is the mark ^ of Teunis Cornelisse,
with his own hand set.
Jan Koster [Faw AkeTi].
Inventory of the goods of Jan Reyersen,i deceased, taken on the yacht
of Gerrit Visbeeck,'^ if July, A. D. 1665.
Found in a great chest.
1 tin mug, 1 tin cup, 3 spoons, 1 tin beaker,
1 tankard- tin, 1 smoothing iron, 1 little copper pan,
1 chopping knife, 1 tin platter, 2 copper basins,
1 iron candlestick, 2A ells of red calico {dosyntiens),
2 prs. new Icelandish stockings,
2 prs. old ditto,
1 valance with 2 curtains,
35 articles, caps, neckkerchiefs, santees'^ and handkerchiefs, 3 shirts of
coarse cloth, and a parcel of old ragged clothes,
an iron pot with a cook pan,
1 salt box and a candle box,
1 pothook, 2 forks, with a handle (een greep),
3 sichten with a mathoeck,^ 1 schinckeP of a waggon,
4 old horseshoes, 2 iron wedges,
1 bail of a pail, 1 old spade, 1 copper kettle,
2 iron bands for a cart, 3 axes,
1 mattock, 1 pail, 2 torch holders,
1 ploughshare, 1 sack of wheat meal,
1 butter pot (?) with some butter therein,
1 little tub of corn meal,
1 great earthern pot of peas (?),
1 bed bolster, and 2 pillows and a blanket,
1 milk tub, 1 empty tub, 1 old wooden bowl,
1 small basket {mantle) and pot of fresh butter,
a white coverlet.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of Albany, and in
presence of Jacob Schermerhooren and Jan Van Aken, magistrates of
the same jurisdiction, Claes Janse Timmermau, citizen here, who declared
that he had granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant
and convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of Andries
Jochimsen, dwelling at New York, his heirs or assigns, a house and lot '^
1 Jan Reyersen came to Beverwyck iu 1637. He succeeded Rykert Rntgersen in the posses-
sion of the Bethlehem island in 1652, and gave his name to it.— 0' Callaghan's History of Neio
Netherlands i, 437. „ ,.
2 Gerrit Visbeeck, in 1673, sold land in Claverack to Jan Hendi'ik Van Salsbcrgeu.— ^wj^^z^A
Manuscripts. , ^ , . ., , ,
3 Santee, or gezondheid, is a flannel worn about the abdomen and loins, as a sanitary bandage.
1 These compose an instrument used in cutting buckwheat.
5 This belongs to a peculiar kind of wagon, used only in two or three provinces of Holland,
and is of iron.
« This lot was on the east side of North Pearl street, second south of Steuben, and ran through
to James street in the rear.
78 Albany County Records.
lying in the village of Albany, bounded on tLe north by Jan Verbeeck's,
to the south by Stoffel Janse [Abeel],' east and west by the street; breadth
front and rear thirty wood feet, and length one hundred and fifty-two
wood feet and a half, which lot is a part of the patent granted by the
director general and council to Jan Tomasse [Mingael ?] of date 23d of
April, A. D. 1652 ; and the grantor acknowledged that he was fully satis-
fied and paid for the sale and conveyance of the same, and therefore he
promises the aforesaid house and lot to free from all actions, claims and
demands which hereafter may be made ; binding his person and estate,
personal and real, present and future, putting himself in subjection to all
laws and judges.
Done in Albany the 3d of August, A. D. 1665, old style.
Claes Janse.
Jacob Schermerliooren.
Jan Koster [ Van Aken].
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretai-y of the jurisdiction
of Albany, and in the presence of Hon. Jacob Schermerhooren and Jan
Coster Van Aecken, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Jochim Wesselse
Backer, citizen of the aforesaid place, who declared that by virtue of a
conveyance from Francis Boon, 17th July, 1664, he had granted and
conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and convey, in real and
actual possession to and for the behoof of David Pieterse Schuyler, his
heirs, or those who may receive title from him, a house and lot lying in
the village of Albany, bounded on the east, west and south by the king's
highway, and on the north the house of Gillis Pieterse,- and of such size
as it lies inclosed in fence, with all the right and jurisdiction which he,
the grantor, has therein, which lot was granted by patent to Jacob Hen-
drickse Sibinck and Stofi"el Janse [Abeel], of date 25th October, A. D.
1653 5 and the grantor acknowledges that he is paid and fully satisfied
for the sale and delivery, and therefore promises to free the aforesaid
house and lot from all actions, claims or demands, which hereafter may be
made ; pledging his person and estate, personal and real, present and
future, submitting the same to all laws and judges.
Done in Albany the 8th of August, 1665, old style.
JocHEM Backer.
Jacob Schermerhooren.
Jan Koster [ Van Aken'\.
Conditions and terms, according to which the administrators of the
effects of the late Jan Reyersen propose to sell to the highest bidder at a
public sale, two horses and two calves, two old heavy (Joggen') hogs,
together with some other articles of farming utensils and furniture. The
payment for the beasts, horses and hogs, also the bed, bolster and pillows,
shall be made in good whole merchantable beavers, and that on the first
of June, A. D. 1666, or otherwise in good strung seewant, beaver's price,
at 21 guilders the beaver, which last payment shall be made on the 1st of
1 stoffel Janse Abeel, master carpenter, was in Beverwyck in 1662, perhaps earlier, and died
before 1684. He made liis will 4th December, 1670, and then speaks of the following children :
Magdalena, 17 years old ; Maria, 14 years old ; Johannes, 11 years old, and Elizabeth. His wile's
name was Neeltje Janse Croon.
2 Gillis Pieterse Timmerman.
Albany County Records. 79
April, next coming ; as it respects the farming utensils or furniture, they
shall be paid for within three days from date in good strung seewant.
The auction fees become a charge upon the buyer, in payments as aforesaid.
Besides it is expressly conditioned that no one shall purchase by offsetting
moneys, which may be due him from said Jan Reyersen, deceased,' but
shall deliver the purchase money into the hands of the vendue master,
and await for a pro rata division. The buyer shall be holden to furnish
two sufficient sureties, jointly and severally, as principals for the purchase
money, to the content of the seller.
Tennis Cornelise [Van Vechten], remained the buyer of an old mare,
according to the above standing conditions, for the sum of one hundred
and sixty-seven guilders.
This is the mark ^ of Teunis Cornelise,
with his own hand set.
As sureties stood Jan Verbeeck and Dirk Teunisse.
Jan Verbeeck.
DiRCK Teunisse [Van Vechten].
Cornells Segersen [Van Voorhoudt] remained the last bidder and buyer
of a young mare for the sum of one hundred and eighty-four guilders,
and Jan [Janse] Oothout' and Coraelis Cornelisse [Viele] stood sureties
for him, according to the foregoing conditions.
CORNELIS SeECtERS.
Jan Jansen Oothoet.
This is the mark -}- of Cornelis Cornelisse [Viel^].'-
with his own hand set.
Cornelis Van Nes" remained the buyer of an old cow for the sum of
seventy guilders, and Abram Staets and Jan Koster [Van Aken], stood
sureties for him, according to the foregoing conditions.
Cornelis Van Nes.
Abram Staas.
Jan Koster.
[Note]. The 7 April, 1668, Cornelis Van Nes has paid 9 beavers
and /J 18.10 in seewant, so that there still remains/ 18 in
beavers. 30 May, Van Nes has paid off the/ 18 in beavers.
Teunis Dirricxse [Van Vechten]^ remained the buyer of a young cow,
1 Jan .Janse Oothout was a brewer in Greenbush, and made his will 13 March, 1687-8, and letters
of administration were issued to his sons, Hendrik and Jan, 3 Jan., 1695-6. {Wills, i). He left
six children, three sons and three daughters.
2 Cornelis Cornelise Viele owned tlie lot on the west corner of State and South Pearl streets,
which in 1673 he sold to Richard Pretty. A little before this (1668), he bought a bouwery in Sche-
nectady, and settled there. In 1671 he had license to tap strong drink in Schenectady.— Gen.
Entr., IV, 83.
3 Cornelis Hendrikse Van Ness came to Beverwyck in 1642. His first wife was a daughter of
Jan Janse Oothout, the brewer of Greenbush, by whom he had three sons : Henderick, Jan, and
Gerrit, and perhaps daughters. His second wife was widow Maritie Damens, whose two former
husbands were Dirk Van Eps, and Hendrik Andriese Van Doesburgh.
^ Florin, equivalent to guilder, i. e., 40 cts.
5 Teunis Dirkse Van Vechten is said to have come to Beverwyck in 1638, with wife, child, and
two servants, and had a farm at Greenbush. Four of his children were living in 1700, viz. : Dirk
Teunisse, Cornelis, Gerrit, andPietertje, who married Myndert Frederickse Smith.
80 Albany County Records.
for the sum of eighty guilders, and Jan Koster [Van Aken], and Jan
Oothout stood as sureties, according to the foregoing conditions.
The mark of Theunis + Dirrixse, with his own hand set.
Jan Koster.
Jan Jansen Oothouet.
Jan Verbeeck remained the buyer of a bull calf for thirteen guilders,
and Goosen Gerritse [Van Schaick], stood as surety, according to the
above conditions. Jan Verbeeck.
GoosEN Gerritsen.
Ryck Claes [Van Vranken],i remained the buyer of a boar (teeryerA;e),
and that for nine guilders, and Barent Reyndersen- stood as surety,
according to the above conditions.
Ryck Claessen.
Barent Reyndersen.
Jan Evertse remained the buyer of a bull calf for eleven guilders;
surety therefor Cornelis Bos.
The mark of Jan -j- Everts, with his own hand set.
Cornelis Van Nes was the buyer of a sow, for twenty guilders.
Symon [Volkertse Veeder De] Backer'^ remained the buyer of a sow
for four and twenty guilders ; surety therefor Wouter Arentse.
The mark of Symon -|- Volkertse, by him set.
The mark of + Wouter Arentse, by him set.
Gerrit Bancken became the buyer of a boar for eight guilders.
Cornelis Theunissen Bos became the buyer of a little boar for eleven
guilders. Gerrit Bancker.
Harmen Vedper.4
Jan Janse Ouderkerk became the buyer of a bed with its appurtenances
for eight and fifty guilders ; sureties therefor. Storm Albertse [Bratt]
and Eldert Gerbertse.
Jan Janse Ouderkerk.^
Eldert Gerbertse Cruiff.'^
Storm Van der Zee.^
1 Two brothers, Gerrit and Ryckert Claes Van Vranken, sons of Claas Van Vranken, early-
bought laud In Niskayv;na. From these have descended the families of the name in this vicinity.
2 Barent Reynderseu bought a house and lot inBeverwyck in VS^l.— Deeds, i, 77, 161.
3 Symon Volkertse Veeder De Backer, was one of the early settlers of Schenectady. He had
four sons: Peter, Gerrit, Johannes, and Volkert, all of whom left families; also three daughters.
The seven he speaks of in his will, made Jan. 8th, 1696-7.
4 Harmen Albertse Vedder was also one of the first settlers of Schenectady, where he bought
a bouwery in 1672. Previously he was a trader in Albany. He had five sons and one daughter,
all of whom were living in 1715, and heads of families.
5 Jan Janse Ouderkerk, " de smalle kuyper," lived on the north side of Yonker, now State
« In 1657. Eldert Gerbertse Cruift" was prosecuted for defaming Ulderick Kle}'n's wife ; the next
year he was again brought before the court for calling Jochim Kettlehuyn a i\Aei. — Dutch
Manuscnpts. „ „ . , . „ ^
' Storm Albertse Vander Zee, cdias Bratt, was the son of Albert Andriese Bratt De Noorman,
who settled early in Beverwyck, and gave the name to the Norman's kil. Storm was born in a
storm at sea, and hence he was called Storm Van der Zee, which name he and his descendants
have since borne.— 0' CaUaghan's Histoi^y of New Netherland, i, 433 - 4.
Albany County Records. 81
Goods of Jan Ryersen, deceased, sold at public sale, to be paid for in
good strung seewant, in the space of three days :
Jan Janse Ouderkerk, debit,
1 chopping knife and some of^her things, / 8.00
1 coverlet, / 20.00
28.00
Symon [Veeder] De Backer, debit,
1 coverlet, / 26.00
Jan Evertse Schoonmaker, debit,
1 coverlet, / 16.00
Young Keesie [Cornelius], debit,
a pot hanger and a pan, / 18.00
a plough share and schinckels for a cart, / 20.00
Poulus Martense [Van Benthuysen],i
1 pot (?) with a little butter therein, / 10.10
some trumpery for, / 6.00
1 old box, / 7.00
a parcel of old linnen, „ / 8.00
31.10
Meester (Doctor) Cornelius Van Dyck,2
an old kettle and salt tub, / 12.00
Cornells Teunisse Bos, debit,
4 horse shoes, two wedges, and other things for, / 26.00
also some trumpery, f 27.00
to linnen goods, / 11.07
64.07
Dirck Wesselse [Ten Broeck], debit,
a can, , / 5.00
Jacob Flodder lalias Gardenier],-^
3 sichten and two torch holders, / 16.10
also to a bolster, / 20.00
/ 36.10
Jan Cornelise, 1 grindstone, ,- / 29.00
Jacob Engel, 2 axes, and an adze, / 16.00
Jan Gauw, 1 bag of maize meal, and one tub of wheat meal, / 12.10
1 Panlus Mai'tense Van Benthuysen was the first of his name in Beverwyck. He had three
sons : Baltus, Bareut, and Marten, who settled in Schenectady. They all left families.
2 Doctor Van Dyck was a son of Hendrik Van Dyck, of New Amsterdam, who was Gov.
Stuyvesant's schout fiscal for a time. Conielius studied medicine with Jacob D'Hiuse, who gave
him a certificate of four years' study in the business of chirurgie.— Notarial Papers, i, p. 91. In
1687, he was deceased. He had two wives : the last, Elizabeth Beck, widow of Capt. Sylvester
Salisbury. He left two sons, Hendrick and Jacobus, both physicians, and two daughters.
3 Jacob Flodder, alAas Gardenier, came to Beverwyck in 1638, as servant to Claes Janse
Ruyter.— <9' Callaghan's History of New Netherlands i, 438. He had two wives : the first, Josyua
; and the second, Barentie Straetsmans, who was his wife in 1674. She had previously been
the wife of Uoenraedtse Backer. In 1688, she was a widow again with fifteen living children, ten
by her first husband and five by the last, and her estate was to be divided into fifteen parts, one
for each.
Hist. Coll. iii. 11
82 Albany County Records.
Eldert Gerbertse [CruiflF],
a piece of calico (dosyntiens), f 49.00
[Note.] paid through Marcels Janse [Van Bommel] a tun
of beer, / 28; further, paid io the citizens (iitr-
Jan Clute,
one kettle, and some iron work, / 13.10
one little pan and basin, / 19.00
/ 32.10
Frans Jansen,i debit,
1 pair of curtains, f 11.00
2 copper scales and other things, f 6.00
/ 17.00
Mary Hoffmeyer,^
1 pewter can, 1 platter, / 25.00
Cornells Wyncoop,
a coat and some rubbish for, / 15.10
Adriaen Van Ilpendam,
1 chest, / 25.00
[Total], /507.07
On the -|§ October, delivered to the administrators of the
estate of Jan Reyersen the sum of, / 398.07
deduct for Cornells Teunis Bos, deceased, which was not paid
because of his death, / 67.11
/ 330.16
To young Kees [Cornells], for forage for the beasts, / 6.00
/336.16
Terms and conditions on which Willem Hoflfmeyer proposes to sell, at
once at public sale to the highest bidder, some furniture and goods,
together with two cows, for which the payment shall be made on Monday
next, without longer delay, the furniture in good strung seewant, and
the cows in good whole merchantable beaver's skins ; also the great shot
gun. The buyer shall be held to furnish sufficient sureties for the pur-
chase money. The auction fees in payment, to be a charge on the buyer.
Done the i| October, 1665, Albany.
Hendrick Meese [Vrooman],'^ a gun, for seewant, / 16.00
Daniel Rinckhout, a straw cutter (suybanck^') f 15.00
1 Frans Janse Pruyn is the first of the name who settled in Albany. In 1699, he could not take
the oath of allegiance, etc., because he was a papist. — Annals of Albany, m, 280. In 1703, he
owned a lot on the east corner of James street and Maiden lane.— Annals of Albany, it, 183.
2 Perhaps the wife of Willem Hoffmeyer.
3 Hendrik Meese, one of the brothers Vrooman, early settled in Schenectady. He had two
Bons, Jan and Adam, from whom have descended all the families of the name in this vicinity.
Hendrik Meese was killed Feb. 9, 1090, in the sack of Schenectady, by the French and Indians.
Albany County Records. 83
Terms and conditions on whicli Sieur Cornelis Steenwyck i proposes to
sell at public sale to the highest bidder his house and lot lying in village
of Albany, on the hill, between Harmen Vedder's and Barent Reyn-
dersen's.
******
[This paper is imperfect and unexecuted].
Terms and conditions according to which Sieur Cornelis Steenwyck
proposes to sell at public sale to the highest bidder his house and lot
lying in the village of Albany, on the hill, between Harmen Vedder's
and Barent Reyndersen's, as it was received by him by conveyance from
Rutger Jacobsen, deceased, of date 7 Aug., 1662, new style, which, besides
this paper, shall be read to the bystanders.
* * * * * * .
[This paper was not executed].
Conditions and terms on which the administrators of the estate of the
late Rutger Jacobsen [Van Schoenderwoert], propose to sell at once at
public sale to the highest bidder some furniture, goods and household
stuff, for which payment shall be made in good strung seewant, within
the space of a month ; and it is expressly conditioned that no one shall
pay by deducting moneys due him from tho aforesaid Rutger Jacobsen,
but that the buyer shall deliver the money into the hands of the vendue
master, and wait for a pro rata division. The buyer shall be holden to
furnish two sufficient sureties for the purchase money. The auction fees
for the payment aforesaid become a charge to the buyer.
Done the 9th of December, 1665, old style.
Claes Lock, a stew pan, f 30.00
Rycker V. Rgnselaer, a copper kettle, / 10.00
Mr. (Meesfer, i. e. Doctor), Jacob [D'Hinse],-' a copper kettle,... / 14.10
Philip Pieterse [Schuyler], 1 ditto (copper kettle), 1 pan, 1
skimmer and candle {kandel'), y 20 00
J. Gr. van Ball, 4 earthen platters, f 2.00
Andries Teller,'^ 3 earthen platters, and 1 ditto little drinking
cup, / 12.00
Stoffel Janse [Abeel], 1 tin dish, little cup, and saltcellar, / 14.10
Jan Viuhagen, 1 child's bed basket (luyermant), and 1 little
calabash (calhasje), / g.lO
Jan Clute, one pothook, f 13.00
Barent Pieterse [Coeymans the miller], a slate with a frame, / 10.00
1 Cornells Van Steenwyck was a merchant doing business in New York.
2 Jacob D'Hinse was surgeon and physician in Beverwyck as early as 1656. In 1657 he broueht
an action against Tomas Powelsen [Powell], for fees ; but the defendant answered by saying that
he had engaged to attend his family for two beavers ($6.40), a year : the plaintiff assented but
urged that wounds willfully inflicted were not included in this contract. The case went over ' and
how settled is not known.— Z»MfcA Manuscripts. He was deacon of the Dutch Keformed Church
in 1670, and his record of the transactions for that year is preserved in the archives and an
abstract thereof may be found in Munsell's Historical Collections, i, 33.
3 Andries Teller was a son of William Teller, the first settler, who was long resident in Albany
as a trader. Soon after 1690, the whole family removed to New York, except Johannes who
lived m Schenectady. Andries Teller married Sophia Van Cortland, daughter of Olofl" Stevense
and had three children, two of whom, Andries and Margareta, were mentioned in their father's'
will, made in 1702.
84 Albany County Records.
Daniel Rinckhout, one ditto without a frame, / 4.00
Jocbim Wesselse [the baker], Si weyslui/p,^ / 13.00
Claes Lock, 3 pewter plates, / 14.00
Cornelus Bogardus,"- a chain pothanger, / 15.10
Volkert Janse,-^ 2 pewter platters, / 25.00
Jan Byvanck,' 2 pewter ditto, / 10.00
Johannes Provoost, 3 earthen platters, / 17.10
Abram Staets, 5 little earthen ditto, / 16.00
Daniel Rinckhout, 3 ditto, / 12.10
John Clute, 3 ditto, / 16.10
Jan Gr. Bruyn, 9 pewter spoons, / 8.00
The Heer Renselaer,'^ 3 great wine glasses, / 5.05
Barent [Pieterse Coeymans], the miller, two old firelocks, / 41.00
Mons. [Arent Van] Curler, a tap auger, / 7.15
Barent [Pieterse Coeymans], the miller, two books,.,. f 30.10
Abram Staets, a parcel of old books, / 17.00
Juriaen Teunisse [Glazemaecker], a great clothes basket, / 18.10
Jan Gr. Bruyn, 1 scrub brush (hoende)^ 1 brush, and wooden bowl, / 7.10
Philip Pieterse [Schuyler], a picture, / 35.00
Johannes Provoost, 2 little pictures, / 17.10
Gabriel Tomassen [Stridles], a looking glass, / 43.10
Philip Pietersen [Schuyler] , a picture, / 100.00
Mons. Arent Van Curler, one ditto, / 85.00
Robert Sandersen [Sanders]," one ditto, / 36.00
Arent Van Curler, an earthern pot, / 8.05
Loweis Cobussen , an ash shovel, / 4.00
Daniel Rinckhout, a piece of lace, / 10.10
Fraus Janssen [Pruyn], / 8.05
Robert Sandersen [Sanders], 2 andirons, / 20.00
Jan Clute, a table, ,/ 10.05
Cornells Teunisse Bos, 1 silk wagon cover (foersJdeet,') ; / 97.00
Barent [Pieterse Coemans], the miller, 1 pair stockings with a
pair of breeches, / 15.00
Jan G. V. Bael, 3 chair cushions, / 18.00
Juriaen Teunisse [Glazemaecker], a chimney hanging, / 9.00
> This was an instrument similar to a harrow, for passing over the ground in spring to level
mole hills.
2 Cornells Bogardus was the second eon of the famous Anneke Janse and her second husband,
Do. Everhardus Bogardus, of New Amsterdam, and was baptized 9 Sept., 1640. He married
Helena, daughter of William Teller, of Albany, where he resided until his death in 1660. His
movable property sold at public sale, on the 14-24 Sept., 1666, amounted to 3015 guilders, a
large sum for the times. He left one son, Cornelis, who married Rachel De Wit, and died in 1707.
3 Captain Volkert Janse Douw.
■> Jan Byvang or Byvauck was born in 1634, in Oldenzeel, Holland ; in Oct., 1666, he married
Bolitje Evertse Duyching, in New York. Only three of their children are registered in the
Albany church books, viz: Hendericus, baptized 20 Feb., 16&4; Gerrit, 17 May, 1686; Maria,
12 Feb., 1688. In 1692 he married his second wife, Sara Frans, of New York.
5 Jeremias Van Rensselaer, "who succeeded his brother, Jan Baptist, as director of the
colony, in 1658, and administered its affairs for sixteen years, with great prudence and
discretion."— 0' Callaghan's History of Neio Netherlands ii, 551.
" Robert Sanders, son of Thomas Sanders, Jr., of Amsterdam, and Sarah Cornelise Van Gorcnm,
of New Amsterdam : was baptized in New Amsterdam, 10 Nov., 1641. He was a trader, and had
two wives : Ist, Elsie Barentse ; 2nd, Alida ; and one son, Barent, besides daughters. In 1691
lie obtained a patent, in connection with Myndert Vander Bogart, for a mile square of land, in
Dutchess county, including the site of the present city of Poughkeepsie. He is mentioned in the
Journal of Jasper Danckers and Peter Sluyter, 1670, at lonsiderable length {,Loncj Island
Historical Society Collections, i); and his name often occurs in Muusell's Historical Collections,
vol. I, as late as 1692.
Albany County Records. 85
Lowies Cobus, a chair, / 12.10
Hans de Poolt, for Volkert, a safe for provisions (eetens kasse,')/ 9.00
Teunis Grerrits Verwey [or Van Wie], a chest, / 28.10
Mr. IDoctor} Jacob [D'Hinse], a table, / 2.05
[Total], /983.10
We, the undersigned, acknowledge, that we have received from the
hands of the receiver Johannes Provoost the sum of nine hundred and
eighty-three guilders and ten stuivers, on account of the estate of the late
Rut Jacobsen, arising from the household stuff sold.
Done 14" Jan., 166f , Albany.
R. V. Renselaer.
Jan Van Bael.
The administrators, as before, of said estate of Rut Jacobsen, propose
now to sell some silver ware and gold jewels, the payment for which
shall be made in good whole merchantable beaver's skins, to be paid in
the space of two months from date ; and it is conditioned as before, that
no money shall be deducted by reason of an account contra. The buyer
shall be holden to furnish sufficient sureties for the purchase money. In
paying, the auction fees become a charge against the buyer as before.
9tli December, 1665, old style.
Abram Staets, a pair of favors (s^r«X'i-en), f 20.17
J. Provoost, one ditto, / 25.16
Jan Clute, a gold ring, / 15.10
Philip Pieterse [Schuyler], a fine ring {roossens ringh), / 18.00
Jeremias V. Renselaer, one diamond ring, / 17.00
Immetie De Baxter, 2 half bari'els {inand,) / 7.08
Jeremias Van Renselaer, 1 double ring (^dubbelde Jioep), / 26.00
Idem, a gold bodkin (Jiaernaelt), / 29.00
Idem, a gold chain, / 80.00
Idem, a silver dish {schael'), / 24.00
Abram Staets, a silver salt cellar, / 16.16
Ryckert Van Renselaer, i 4 silver spoons, f 30.00
Arent Van Curler, a silver beaker, / 68.00
Abram Staets, a silver beaker, / 52.13
Andries Teller, 4 silver spoons, / 31.00
Jeremias Van Renselaer, 6 ditto mannetiens,- / 51.00
/ 512.14
We, the undersigned, acknowledge, that we have received from the
hands of the receiver, Johannes Provoost, the sum of five hundred and
twelve guilders and fourteen stuivers, beaver money, for the gold and
silver ware sold.
fl Jan., 166f, Albany. R. V. Renselaer.
Jan Van Bael.
I Ryckert Vau Rensselaer, brother of Jeremias, the patroon.
- That is, having a human figiire engraved upon them.
86 Albany County Records.
Terms and conditions on which Jacob Schermerhooren, attorney for
Pieter Symonse [Van Oostsanen], proposes to sell at public sale, to tlie
highest bidder, the yacht [sloop], that Rutger Jacobsen, deceased, com-
manded, by virtue of a mortgage, with such appurtenances, as are below
mentioned. Said yacht shall be delivered to the buyer, within the space
of 24 hours, and with it shall be delivered a mizzen sail and foresail,
mizzen and foresail falls, both the sheets, a lift, a pulley, an anchor with a
cable, grapple rope, the Prince's flag, a pair of oars, a boat, which is said
to have floated away to the other side of the river, and to lay under the
snow, and is there at the command of the buyer, who has to look for the
same. Payment shall be made in good whole merchantable beaver skins,
or failing in that in good strung current seewant, at 25 guilders a beaver,
in two installments; the first, half in June, A. D. 1666, and the second
installment also a half in June, A. D. 1667. The buyer shall be holden
to furnish two sufficient sureties, jointly and severally, as principals, and
that immediately, to the content of the seller. If the buyer can not fur-
nish the aforesaid sureties in the aforesaid time, then the aforesaid yacht
shall be offered for sale again at his cost and charge, and whatever less it
comes to be worth, he shall be held to make good, and whatever more it
happens to be valued at, he shall derive no profit therefrom. The auction
fees for the payment, as above mentioned, are accounted a charge against
the buyer, in specie. According to the before mentioned conditions,
Daniel Rinckhout remained the highest bidder and buyer, for the sum of
two hundred and fifty-nine guilders, for the payment of which Jan Ver-
beeck and Juriaen Teunisse [Glazemaecker] stood for him as sureties and
principals, according to the aforesaid conditions.
Done in Albany, the 18th of December, 1665, old style.
Daniel Ringhout.
Jan Verbeeck.
jurejan tunse.
Goods of Stoflfel Janse [Abeel],i sold for the behoof of the poor, to be
paid in good strung seewant, on the first of March, 1666.
Done the 18th December, 1665.
Antony Janse, a black coat (toerse, coarse cloth), / 127.00
Antony Janse, a ditto cloak, / 34.00
/ 161.00
Terms and conditions on which the attorney of Peter Hartgers- pro-
poses to sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, the house of said Peter
Hartgers, which was overturned by the ice. *****
[This paper is imperfect and unexecuted].
Terms and conditions on which the attorney of Pieter Hartgers pro-
poses to sell, at public sale, to the highest bidder, the .house of the said
Hartgers, which has been overturned by the ice. The aforesaid overturned
1 Stoffel Janse Abeel was not deceased until after 1670, in which year he made his will.
2 Pieter Hartgers Van Vee come over in 1643, and first settled in Fort Orange in 1654 as
commisBary or magistrate. He returned to Holland, where he died in 1670.— 0' Callaghmi's
History of New Netherkmd, i 441. He married Sytje Roeloflse, daughter of the famous
Anneke Janse, by whom he had two daughters : Jannetie, and Rachel.
Albany County Records. 87
house shall be delivered to the buyer as it lies, upon the lot, with the iron,
appendages and dependencies of the same, and wheresoever any part of
the woodwork may have been driven, the buyer shall seek for, and gather
together the same. The payment shall be made in good current seewant,
to be paid within ten months from this date. The buyer shall be held
to furnish two sufficient sureties, jointly and severally, as principals, and
if the buyer cannot furnish the aforesaid sureties, then the aforesaid
house shall be offered for sale again at his cost and charge, and whatever
less it becomes worth, he shall be holden to make good, and whatever
more it becomes worth, he shall derive no profit therefrom. In paying
as above, the auction fees become a charge to the buyer.
Done April 12th, 1666.
The highest bid was/ 160, by Geurt Henderickse [Van Schoonhoveu].
Terms and conditions on which Gerrit Slichtenhorsti proposes to sell
to the highest bidder, at public sale, his pan tile shed, to wit, the fallen pan
tile kiln. All the wood and iron work that belongs to the aforesaid shed
shall be delivered to the buyer as it lies upon the lot, and as it respects
what has been swept off (by the ice and water), the buyer must search for
the same at his own risk ; likewise the buyer shall receive the tiles, which
are in the aforesaid shed; all of which the buyer may at once begin to
remove from the lot and use at his pleasure. ***>!<*
[This paper was not executed].
Terms and conditions on which the house and lot, and some furniture
and goods of the late Cornelis Bogardus, shall he sold. The house and
lot, situate here in Albany, shall be delivered to the buyer, free and unen-
cumbered, according to the conveyance thereof, of date -^ May, 1666, to
which reference is made, and which shall be read to the bystanders.
The buyer, or bidder, shall occupy the aforesaid house and lot on the first
day of November, first coming, new style. The payment therefor shall be
made in two installments, half beavers, half seewant; the seewant
reckoned at 25 guilders the beaver ; the first payment, or the first half,
on the first of November aforesaid, and the remaining half in the month
of July, A. D. 1667, at which time the aforesaid house and lot shall be
conveyed to the buyer. The buyer, or bidder, of the furniture and goods,
shall pay for the same in seewant, at the price at which they bought
them, or bid them off, within the space of six weeks. The buyer, or
bidder, shall not have the power to deduct, or hold back the price, under
any pretext whatsoever. The buyer, or bidder, shall be holden to
furnish sufficient sureties, for what he buys or bids off, to the content of
the administrators, failing of which the same shall again be offered for
sale, and sold at his cost and risk. The auction fees become a charge
against the buyer.
Household stuff of Cornelis Bogardus, sold, according to the conditions,
^ September, 1666, to be paid in good strung seewant, within six weeks.
1 Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst was son of Brant Arentse Van Slichtenhorst, and came to Rens-
selaerswyck with his father, in 1646, from Nieuwkerk, Gelderlaod. For a short time he served
as schout fiscal, also as magistrate, at Schenectady, in 167-2. Afterwards he removed to Kings-
ton, where he died in 1684. He married Aeltie Lansing, of Beverwyck.— 6>' Callaghan's
History of Neiv Netlierland, ii, 69.
88 Albany County Records.
Jan G. Bruyu, 2 pewter platters, for, / 21.00
Idem, a ditto porridge dish, and one ditto platter, / 29.10
Jan Janse Bleycker, i 3 great pewter platters, / 56.00
Jan Clute, 6 pewter plates, / 31.00
Dirk Hesselingh,-^ 6 ditto, new, / 39.00
Jan Wolsengracht, one pewter salt cellar, and one ditto mustard
pot, / 12.05
Tomas the drummer (de tamboer), 1 pewter pot and 6 spoons,... / 10.00
Jan Vinhagen, 5 little earthen platters, / 9.50
Mr. [Doctor'] Adriaen, 2 earthen bowls, / 7.00
Jan Janse Bleeker, 2 ditto, / 8.05
Barent the shoemaker, 3 great earthen platters, / 26.10
Wouter, the baker, 1 earthen bowl, and 2 ditto platters, / 30.00
Jan Clute, 2 little pictures, / 16.00
Idem, 3 pictures, / 34 00
Aernout Cornelise [Viele], 2 little pictures, / 17.00
Jan Bleycker, a framed Ql^st) almanac, [or calendar,] / 10.15
Abraham Staets, a looking glass, / 31.00
Joachim Kettel [huyn], 1 earthen pot, and 1 ditto colander, / 7.00
Philip Schuyler, a little iron pot, / 23.10
Aernout Cornelise [Viele], an earthen cheesepot, / 3.10
Abraham Staets, 3 ditto pots, / 12.00
Harmen Metselaer, a copper kettle, / 10.00
Geertie Bouts,'' a copper kettle, i / 9.05
J. Provoost, a pothook, and a copper pan, , / 11.05
H. Rooseuboom,i 1 little copper pan, and 2 iron candlesticks,.../ 11.05
Robert Sandarsen, an old innosent,^ f 32.10
Gabriel Tomassen [Stridles], an old serge {saryie) garment, / 30.00
Jan Corneel, soldier, a leather and a cloth breeches, / 36.10
Jan Clute, a copper mortar, and a brush, / 30.00
Abram Staets, a woolen garment, / 45.00
Henderick Lansingh,'^ a black grogram garment, / 205.00
Gabriel Tomassen [Stridles], a pair of black silk stockings, / 24.10
Do. Staets, 2 blue waistcoats, / 28.05
Harmen Vander Bos [Bogart?], a little white coat of napped
cloth, / 30.00
Dirck Hesselingh, 2 old hats, / 10.00
Jan Bleecker, a pair of old white silk stockings, / 16.00
1 Jan Janse Bleecker, came from Meppel, province of Overyssel, in 1658. He was a trader,
and filled many Important civil offices, the last of which was that of mayor in the city, in
1700-1. He married Margaret, daughter of Rutger Jacobsen, by whom he had a family of nine
children. He died in 1732, at the age of ninety-one years, and she the year following, in her
eighty-seventh year.
2 Dirk Hesselingh was a resident of Schenectady for a time. In 1673 he sold his bouwery
to Harmen Vedder. Robert Hesselingh (perhaps a brother), was killed in Schenectady, Feb.
9 1690. in the sack of the place, by the French and Indians.
3 Geertie Bouts was, perhaps, a resident in Schenectady, in 1690, when her adopted son
Stephen was carried away captive by the French and Indians.
•> Hendrik Roseboom, the first settler, was the voorlezer and sexton of the church. In 1674
he brought a suit, to recover his fees, against a man, who had employed the grave digger
of the Lutheran church, who is styled an interloper ; judgment for the plaintifi", 18 guilders.
He died in 170.3, leaving four sonB. — MunseWs Historical Collections, i, 32-54.
5 It is with much difficulty that some of these terms are decyphered, and others cannot now be
defined, the articles as well as their names having become obsolete.
^ Hendrik Lansingh was one of the three sons of Gerrit Lansing, who came from Hassell
near Z woll, in Overyssel. Hendrick left one son, Jacob. He died 11 July, 1709.— Church Records.
Alhany County Records. 89
Willem [Frederickse] Bout, 2 pair of woolen stockings, / 14.15
Jan Janse Bleccker, 2 bands with lace, / 22.10
Dirk Wesselse [Ten Brock], 2 ditto, without lace, / 4.00
Aernout Corneiise [Viele], 2 ditto, / 2.10
Do. Schaets,' 2 ditto / 2.15
Ludovicus Cobus, 2 linnen and one woolen cap, ,/ 6.05
Gysbert Janse,- two cravats (d.asiens)^ /' 7.00
A rent Vanden Bergh, V 5 10
Lowies Cobus, a shirt, f 13.05
Do. Schaets, a shirt, / 15.10
Willem Frederickse Bout, one ditto, / 18.15
Lowies Cobus, one ditto, / 29.10
Jan Gauw, 2 pillow biers, f 19.00
Idem, 2 ditto, / 22.00
Arnout Cornelise [Viele], white drawers, / 15.05
Jan Janse Bleycker, 6 pocket handkerchiefs, / 16.15
Jan Vinhagen, a Psalmbook, / 80.05
Dirk Wesselse [Ten Brock], two silver breeches buttons, / 14.00
Juffrouw De Witt, 2 silver spoons, / 26.00
Aernout Cornelisse [Viele], a little silver beaker, / 65.00
Jochim Wesselse [De Backer], 11 ells Haerlemer stuff, / 36.00
Abram Staets, a pipe mould, , / 6.00
Lowies Cobus, a pot chain, and iron tongs, / 17.00
Abram Staets, a painted casket, / 59.00
Gerrit Bancker, a little milk pot and a barber's basin (schaerbort) , f 10.00
Jacob Schermerhooren, a meat tub, /' 10.00
Pieter Loockermans, Senior, a water pail, / 2.00
Elias Van Ravensteyn, 3 gun barrels (loopeii), and a lock, / 40.00
Philip Schuyler, 4 gun barrels, / 25.00
Jan G. Bruyn, 2 guns and 2 gun barrels, / 58.10
Eobert Sanderssen, 7 old pistol barrels and 2 locks, / 31.00
Henderick Rooseboom, 5 gun locks, / 45 00
Jacob Loockermans, a dirk and one old hanger, / 21.10
Henderick Cuyler,'^ a little vessel of red paint (inenij), / 26.00
Jan G. Bruyn, 7 axes and 2 old andirons, '/ 42.00
Abram Staets, a smith's bench screw, / 54.00
Jan Clute, a saw with a bit stock (stamioer boor)^ '/" 11.00
Idem, a parcel of box maker's tools, / 68.00
Jan Clute, a provision safe with drawer {eetens lasie'), / 27.05
Myndert Harmense [Vander Bogart], * a cabinet of drawers (laa), f 50.00
Jan Clute, a wash tub, /' 7.10
1 For account of the Eev. Gideon Schaets, see Annals of Albany, passim: also History of Neiu
Netherland; the Labadists, Bankers and Sluyter, allude to him with much censure of his man-
ners and habits, see Memoirs Long Island Historical Society, i.
» In Beverwyck as early as imi.— Dutch Manuscripts.
3 Hendrik Cuyler was- born in 1637, probably in Amsterdam, where, in 1675, his brother,
Eeynier, cnoopemaecker, resided. Li 1680 his house lot was on the south side of State street,
west of Pearl, "near ye Fort," which lot passed into the hands of his son-in-law, Pieter Van
Brugh. He also had a patent for land on the western bounds of Schenectady, above Hofl'nian's
Ferry. By his wife, Anna, he had two sons, Johannes and Abraham, and a daughter, Maria.
4 Myndert Harmense Van Der Bogart, son of Harmen Van Der Bogart, a trader, settled in
Albany, and married Helen:i Schermerhooren, daughter of Jacob Janse Schermerhooren. His
house lot was on the south side of State street, west of Pearl. In 1691, he, and Robert
Sanders obtained a patent for a mile square of laud, including the present city of Poughkeepsie.
Hist. Gol. in. 12
90 Albany County Records.
Robert Sandersen, amanger (krehLe), / 4.00
Carsten [Frederickse],' de Smit, a little table and table cloth, and
a bench, / 15.10
Jan Clute, a little rack to set platters on, / 6.10
/ 2014.15
The vendue master, Provoost, has paid to us the administrators of the
estate of the late Cornelis Bogardus, a sum, according to the above
written sales.
Albany, ^ November, 1667-
Philip Pieterse [Schuyler].
d. v. schelluyne.-
1667.
A grey garment of Jan Clute's sold at auction by Gerrit Slich-
tenhorst, for, / 64.00
to be paid in beavers in 6 weeks.
Conditions on which the administrators of the estate of Rutger Jacobsen
[Van Schoenderwoert], deceased, propose to sell at public sale, a garden,
lying behind the Fort Albany; being three gardens, contained in one,
whereof the delivery shall be immediate, and of such magnitude as it lies
within fence, with some posts and boards, which are thereon ; breadth 7
rods, and length 15 rods; but the buyer shall at his own expense solicit
the patent of the Heer governor. Payment shall be made within the
space of three weeks, from this date, in good current seewant. The buyer
shall be holden to furnish sufficient sureties for the purchase money.
The auction fees become a charge against the buyer. It is conditioned
that, if the buyer can obtain no patent, the sale shall be null and of no
value. Jan Clute remained the bidder and buyer of the garden for the
sum of sixty-two guilders, and Philip Schuyler offered himself as surety,
according to the above standing conditions.
The 8th of April, 1667.
Johannes Clute.
Philip Pieterse Schuyler.
Jan Clute is the buyer of an iron fire plate (_viei-plaet), to be
paid in cash, seewant, / 41.00
Willem Brouwer,^ a settle hed {slabanck), / 10.00
Lowies Cobus, a copper pan, /* 4.10
J V. Renselaer, an iron wedge, / 4.05
/ 59.15
1 Carsten Frederickse was brother of Myndert Frederickse Smith, one of the elders of the
Lutheran church, in 1680.
2 Dirk Van Schelluyne came over in 1650 as a notary, and for a time resided in New
Amsterdam. He was appointed town clerk of Albany, in 1660. In 1667 he had a grant of land
In Niskayuna for services. He had three sons : Cornelis, Tielmau and Johannes. The name
has disappeared from Albany.
3 Willem Brouwer was in Beverwyck, as early as 1657. He was buried 3 Aug., 1668, and in
the church book is the following entry : " tot die begraevenisse van Willem Brouwer, 40
g(uilders) 15 stuivers." His son, Hendrik, early settled at Schenectady, and his descendants
may be found there in considerable numbers. It is not known that he had any other children.
Albany County Records. ' 91
Jan Clute, a ploughshare with a coulter, belonging to J. G. V.
Bael, cash, to be paid in seewant, / 49.00
Terms and conditions on which SheriflP Swart' will sell, under an
execution, the household goods of Harmen Jansen Bos, together with a
horse, for which payment shall be made in good whole merchantable
beaver's skins, or in good strung current seewant, at 25 guilders the
beaver; conditioned by these presents, that no one shall have the power
to buy any goods by offsetting any debt, which the buyer might truly
demand of said Harmen Bos, but the purchase money shall be delivered
into the hands of the sheriff. The per centage becomes a charge against
the buyer, in payments as aforesaid.
Elmer Otten- remained the highest bidder and buyer of the
horse for, / 81.00
Jacob Tyssen [Vander Heyden], a musket, / 28.00
Henderick Van Nes, two guns, / 25.00
Jacob Tyssen [Vander Heyden], two ditto, / 14.00
[Henderick] Rosenboom, two gun barrels and 3 locks, / 16.00
Dirck Van Schelluyne, a sword, / 8.03
Jacob Tyssen [Vander Heyden], 1 pistol and an ax, / 6.00
Carsten [Frederickse], the smith, two coverlets, f 16.00
Jacob Tyssen [Vander Heyden], a parcel of old trumpery, / 11.00
Dirk Hesselingh, 3 hams, one flitch of bacon (s?^'), and 5
smoked pieces of pork, / 19.00
Jacob Tyssen [Vander Heyden], one hat, / 17.00
Lowies Cobus, one little cloth coat and a pair of serge breeches,/ 54.00
Idem, a little white napped cloth coat, / 7.10
Dirck Hesselingh, one ditto, , / 8-00
Barent, the smith, a parcel of gloves (/iontT/bes), / 5.10
Black Marten, a parcel of old stockings, / 15.00
Elmer Otten, a parcel of flints {yiersteeneii), /' 3.00
Gysbert Vanden Bergh,'^ an innosent and a waistcoat, / 14.00
Sheriff [Gerrit] Swart, 8 ells of linnen, / 28.00
[Hendrick] Roosenboom, a bit of cotton cloth, a powder horn,
and a pair of (?), / 4.05
Gerrit Hardenburgh,^ three old shirts and one valance, / 8.00
/ 388.08
On this day, the 14th of June, A. D. 1673, appeared before me Ludo-
vicus Cobes, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerwyck and Schaen-
1 Gerrit Swart was appointed schout flscaal, or slieriff, of Kensselaerswyck, in 1653, and lield the
office until 1670, wlien lie was succeeded by Captain Salisbury. He was bom in 1607.— 0' Calla-
ghan's History of New Netherlands ii, 184.
2 Helmer Otten was a baker. His wife was Adriaentje Arentse Bratt, daughter of the first
settler and proprietor of that name in Schenectady. In 1670 he bought a bouwery of 26 mor-
gens at Schenectady, of Pieter Adriaense Soegemacckelyck, and soon after died, leaving one
daughter, Catharina, who married Gerrit Simonse Veeder. His widow married Ryer Scher-
merhorn, another of the early settlers of Schenectady.
3 Gysbert Vanden Bergh was living in Albany as late as 1685. He had two sons, Cornelis and
Willem, who left families ; also a daughter Maritie, who was baptized 5tli July, 1685.
4 Gerrit Hardenburgh and his wife, Jaessie Schepmoes, made a joint will in 1678 (Notarial
Papers) \ in 1583 they had a daughter baptized by the name of Bareudine. In 1690 he owned
the sloop Royal, Albany.— English Manuscripts.
92 Albany County Records.
hecbtade, iu the presence of the honorable the magistrates of the same
jurisdiction, Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst and Adriaen Gerritse [Papen-
dorp], Jacob Heven and Gerrart Swart and Adriaen Van Ilpendam, as
administrators of the estate of the late Eeyndert Pieterse, who declared
that, in true right, free ownership, they had granted, conveyed and
transferred, by these presents, to and for the behoof of Mr. Henderick
Roosenbooni, a certain house and lot lying here in Albany, on the hill,
bounded on the south by Goosen Gerritse [Van Schaick], on the north
by Lourens Lourense, on the west by the hill, and on the east by the
wagon way ; breadth five rods, and length twenty rods, lying in a square,
by virtue of the patent thereof of date the 30th of April, 1667, from the
right honorable Governor General Nicolls, and conveyance of date the
5th of August, 1662, passed by Secretary Schelluyne, and that, free and
unencumbered, without any charge standing or issuing against it, save only
the governor's right, and without the grantors in the aforesaid characters
[of administrators] having any more the least claim thereupon. Also
acknowledging that they are quite satisfied and paid therefor, the first
penny with the last; giving therefore p/e?i«m actionem cessam, and perfect
power to the aforementioned Mr. Roosenboom, his heirs and successors,
or those who hereafter may receive his right and title, to do with and
dispose of the aforesaid house and lot, as he with his patrimonial estate
and effects mijjht do ; promising to keep the same safe against every one
and to free the same from all troubles, demands and charges, as is right,
and further, nevermore to do, nor permit anything to be done, against
this, either according to, or without the laws, in any manner whatever,
thus agreeing thereto under obligation according to law.
Actum in Albany of date ut supra.
The mark of Jacob Heven ::^, with his own hand set.
G. Swart.
Adriaen Van Ilpendam.
In my presence,
LuDOVicus CoBES, Secretary.
On this, the 19th day of June, 1673, appeared before me Ludovicus
Cobus, secretary of Albany, in the presence of the honorable commissaries
of the same jurisdiction. Messieurs Adriaen Gerritse [Papendorp], and
Andries Teller; Gerrit Janse Stavast, who in the matter iu question
between him and Mr. [Doctor] Jacob Vervanger,i by special provision,
mortgages his house and lot standing and lying here in Albany, according
to the sentence of the duke's (heeren) laws, and further [pledging]
generally his person and estate, personal and real, present and future,
without exceptions ; submitting the same to the force of all the duke's
judges and laws, by which, in case of need, to recover payment without
cost or damage.
Albany of date ut supm. Gerrit Jansen Stavast.
Adriaen Gerritsen.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
Ludovicus Cobes, Secretary.
1 Dr. Jacob Hendrikse Varravaiiger was in the West ludia Company's service from 1646 to
1662, residiug most of tlie time in New Amsterdam.
Albany County Records. 93
The contents of [the above paper] are canceled, destroyed (jjemortifi-
ceert doodt), and annihilated, pursuant to the act notarial in the margin
of the copy of the mortgage, written by Willem Bogardus,' reading as
follows : " On this date, the 8th of July, 1673, the contents of the above
written mortgage, with another obligation, were canceled, destroyed, and
annihilated. In witness of this, subscribed in N. Yorck, ut supra; was
subscribed by Jacob Hendrickse [Yarravanger] lower down stood
" Acknowledged before me,
W. BOGARDUS, Not. Pub."
Compared with the principal, Albany, the 16th July, 167eS,
LuDOVicus CoBES, Secretary.
On the 17th day of July, 1673, appeared before me Ludovicus Cobus
secretary of Albany, etc., in the presence of the honorable commissaries
of the same jurisdiction, Messieurs Adriaen Gerritse [Papendorp] and
Andries Teller, Gerrit Yisbeeck, who declared that in true right, free
ownership, he had granted, conveyed and transferred by these presents to
and for the behoof of Jan Hendricx Yan Solsbergen- and Mr. Gerrart
Yan Slichtenhorst, a certain parcel of land, lying on the east bank [of
the Hudson river j, stretching along the river and inland towards the
woods from the second claeuer (clover ?) to the little stone kil {steene
killetie), alias in the Indian language called Treeuwen Point {hoeclc),^ by
virtue of the patent thereof from the right honorable governor, Richard
Nicoles, and that free and uncumbered, without any charge standing or
issuing against the same, except only the duke's (heer's) right; without
the grantor's making any more the least claim upon [said laud], acknow-
ledging that to his content he is satisfied therefor and paid the first
penny with the last, granting moreover 'plenam actionem cessa^n, and full
power to the aforesaid Jan Hendricx and Mr. Slichtenhorst, their heirs
and successors or those who hereafter may acquire their right and title,
to do with, and dispose of the aforesaid parcel of land, as they with their
patrimonial estate and goods might or could do; promising to keep the
same safe against every one, and to free it from all trouble, claims and
charges (as are lawful) ; and further, never more to do or suff'er to be done
any thing against the same either with or without the laws, in any manner
whatsoever, thus agreeing thereto under obligation according to law.
Albany, of date ut supra.
Gerrit Yisbeeck.
Adriaen Gerritse.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
Ludovicus Cobus, Secretary.
1 Willem Bogardus was the oldest of the four sons of Do. Everhardus Bogardus and Anneke
Janse. In 1656 he was appointed clerk in the secretary's office in New Amsterdam, and, in 1687,
post master of the province. His first wife was Wyntje Sybrantse, of Amsterdam, by whom he
had four children ; only Anna (the wife of Jacob Brouwer, of Gowanus), arrived at maturity. By
his second wife, Walburga De SiUe, the widow ol Frans Cregier, he had five children.
^ Jan Hendrikse Van Salsbergen's first wife was Emmeke Lucasse: the second, Tanneke
Janse, " weduwe van Ryk Riddersen ; " he married 30th of Jan., 1693. He had four sons : Jan,
Lucas, Henrik, and Harmen, who settled in Claverack or Kinderhook. and had families, with
the exception perhaps of the first.
3 This parcel of land was situated in Claverack. In 1673 Van Salsbergen conveyed to Van
Slichtenhorst half a tract of woodland on Maj. Abram Staets's kil, the same as tlie stone kil
mentioned above perhaps.— £'«g'/M Manuscripts, xsv, 5.
94 Albany County Records.
On the 30th day of July, 1673, appeared before me, Ludovicus Cobes,
secretary of Albany, in the presence of the afternamed witnesses, Capt.
Thomas Willett, who acknowledged that he had received from the hands
of Juriaen Teuuissen [Glaseniaecker], the quantity of one hundred good
merchantable beaver's skins, for which the appearer (comparanf) promises,
with the very first opportunity, this summer, herein Albany, to deliver to
Juriaen Teunissen, free and unencumbered, eight hogsheads of good
French [wine?] and an anker of brandy, besides also the refusal of four
hogsheads of French [wine ?], provided that Juriaen Teunisse shall pay
therefor, according to agreement; below pledging his person and estate,
personal and real, present and future, nothing excepted; submitting the
same to all the duke's laws and judges.
Thus done in Albany, of date ut siqyra, in presence of Joris Christoffclse
as witness, called for that purpose.
Tho : Willett. •
Nofa bene. — For the sake of formality, and to prevent all trouble and
disputes, it is agreed between the parties, that each hogshead must con-
tain and hold 6 ankers, and what more is found in the casks Juriaen
Teunisse must make compensation for.
Joris Chrktoffelse Davits.-
Upon this 1st day of August, 1673, appeared before me Ludovicus
Cobes, secretary of Albany, etc., in the presence of the honorable com-
missaries of the same jurisdiction. Messieurs G. \ . Slichtenhorst and
Adriaen Gerritse [Papendorp] ; Capt. Silvester Salisbury,-^ sheriff here,
who declared that in true rights, free ownership, he had granted, con-
veyed, and transferred by these presents to and for the behoof of Mister
{Sinjeur) Andries Teller, trader here, a certain house and lot standing
and lying here in Albany, next the house of the said Teller, by virtue of
a conveyance thereof, derived from Cornells Viele ; and that free and
unencumbered, without any claim standing or issuing against the same,
except only the duke's (fieersyn:) right ; without the grantor's making
the least claim any more upon the same ; also acknowledging that he is
perfectly satisfied and paid therefor, the first penny as well as the last ;
giving therefore ■plenum actioium cessam. and full power to the aforesaid
Mr. Andries Teller, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter
receive his right and title, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house
and lot as he might do with his patrimonial estate and effects ; promising
to defend the same against every one, and to free it from every trouble,
claim, and charge, as is lawful ; and furthermore, neither to do nor suffer
> Thomas Willett, from New Plymouth, N. E., was in New Amsterdam as early as 1644. He
engaged in trade with success, and in 1665 was appointed mayor of the city ; 1650 was one of the
commissioners to agree on a boundary between New Netherland and New England ; 1656 was a
commissioner to settle the boundary line of the to^vn of Gravesend ; also the same year to settle
differences between the town of Middleburg (Newtown) L. I., and Thomas Stevenson ; 1663 to
inquire by what authority certain persons were attempting to reduce Middleburg and the neigh-
boring towns on Long island, under the English— 0' Callaghan's Neiv Netherland Register,
115 - 59. He died 4 Aug., 1674.— Yalentine'' s Manual, 1853, p. 379.
2 Joris Christoffelse Davidts was son of Christoffel Davidts, an Englishman, who early settled
at Beverwyck. He had another son, David, who, with his family, was killed in Schenectady
Feb. 9, 1690.
3 Capt. Sylvester Salisbury was commissioned lieutenant of the governor's company of foot in
1670, and commander of the fort in Albany. He continued in this command until his death,
about 1682. His widow, Elizabeth Beek, then the wife of Doctor Cornelis Van Dyck, adminis-
tered on his aflairs the same year.— Engislh ManuscrijJts.
Albany County Records. 95
anything to be done against the same, either with or without the laws;
in any manner whatsoever, under an obligation provided therefor
according to the laws.
Albany, of date iit supra.
Gerrit Van Slichtenhorsf.
Adrian Gerritsen.
SiLVES? Salisbury.
In my presence,
LuDOVicus CoBUS, Secretary.
On this the first day of August, 167o, appeared before me Ludovicus
Cobus, secretary of Albany, etc., in the presence of the honorable
commissaries of Albany, G-. V. Slichteuhorst and Adrian Gerritsen
[Papendorp], Mine Heer Thomas de Laval,' who declared that, in true
rights and free ownership, he had granted, conveyed and transferred by
these presents to and for the behoof of Mr. (Si)ijeur) Daniel Hondecoutre,
trader here, a certain house and lot standing and lying here in Albany,
inhabited by Mr. Pretty,- and standing next to the house of Gerrit Janse
Stavast, in virtue of a patent thereof, and that free and unencumbered,
without any claim standing or issuing against the same, except only the
duke's (Jieeresijn) right, without the grantor's making any more the least
claim upon the same; also acknowledging himself perfectly satisfied and
paid therefor, the first penny as well as tlie last; and therefore giving
planam actionem cessam, and complete power to the aforesaid Mr. Honde-
coutre, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter receive his
right and title, that he may do with, and dispose of the aforesaid lot as
he might do with his patrimonial estate and effects; promising the same
to defend against every one and to free it from all troubles, claims
and charges, as is right; and further, never more to do or suffer any thing
to be done against the same, with or without law, in any manner whatso-
ever, under obligation as provided by the laws.
Albany, of date ut supra.
Tno. De Lavall.
Gerrit Van Sliclitenliorst.
Adriae7i Gerritsen.
In my presence,
Ludovicus Cobus, Secretary.
On this 21st day of September, 1673, appeared before me Ludovicus
Cobes, secretary of Willemstadt,-* etc., in the presence of the honorable
commissaries of the same jurisdiction, Messieurs Gerrit Van Slichteuhorst
and Adriaen Gerritse [Papendorp]; Hendrick Marsehs^ dwelling behind
1 Captain Thomas De Laval was in New York as early as 1668 engaged in trade. His
residence was chiefly in New York, although from the fact of his owning a house in Albany,
it is probable he occasionally resided there for the purposes of trade or otherwise.
2 Richard Pretty was many years sherifi' and collector of the excise for Albany county. He
died in 16%. — English Manuscnpts.
3 During the short time that the province was a second time under Dutch rule, in 1673, Albany
was called Willemstadt.
4 Hendrik Marselis was one of Melyn's colonists on Staten island, and probably came over with
the others in the ship New Netherland's Fortune, in 1650. In 1654. he had a grant of a lot in
Beverwyck. When Staten island was attacked by the Indians, in 1655, he fled with his wife,
two children and servant, and removed to Fort Oranue, where he permanently settled.—
O'C'allaghan'sHwtoi'y of Neiv Netherland. He died about 1697. He had two daughters, and
probably, no sons.
96 Alhany County Records,
Kinderhook, offering himself as surety for his son-in-law, Matthys
Coenraets, and acknowledging by these presents that Lourens Van Alen
has disbursed and paid a certain sum of money to them in payment of the
farm hands (loim vo/ck^, and of other sums (j-estanten, remainders)
honestly due to him, for which moneys this appearer (comparcmt),
specially pledges a mare and a heifer, and all the grain that shall not
now have been taken off, before he, Lourens Van Alen, has his; which
payment he [Hendr : Marselis] shall deliver here (in Albany), or on the
river bank, according to Lourens's [Van Alen] ' election ; and further
generally [the appearer, Marselis, pledges] his person and estate, personal
and real, present and future, without exception, in order that it may be
possible to recover payment thereby in due time if need be, without cost
and loss.
Willemstadt, of date tU supra.
The mark of Hendr. Marcelis /ft, with his own hand set.
Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst.
Adriaen Gerritssen.
In my presence,
LuDOVicus CoBES, Secretary.
On this 17th day of October, 1673, appeared before me Ludovicus
Cobes, secretary of Willemstadt, in the presence of the honorable com-
missaries of the same jurisdiction, Mr. (^/Siitjeur) Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst
and x\driaen Gerritsen [Papendorp] ; Mr. David Pieterse Schuyler, who
declared that, in true right and free ownership, he granted, conveyed and
transferred by these presents to and for the behoof of Johannes Wendell, -
a certain parcel of ground lying on the hill, next to Jacob Janse [Scher-
merhoorn], in breadth one rod less one inch, and in length according to
the patent, of date 15th of September, old style, 1670, from the late right
hdnorable General Francis Lovelace, whereunto reference is made ; and
that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against
the same, except only the duke's (Jieersy)i) right, without the grantor's
making the least claim any more upon it; also acknowledging that he is
quite satisfied and paid for the same, the first penny as well as the last ;
giving therefore plenam actionem cessa^n, and entire power to the afore-
said Johannes Wendel, his heirs and successors, or those who may
receive in after times his right and title, to do with, and dispose of, the
aforesaid lot as he might do with his patrimonial estate and effects ; pro-
mising to defend the same against all persons, and to free it from all
trouble, claims and charges (as are lawful), and neither to do nor suffer
anything to be done hereafter against the same, with or without law, in
any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided according to law.
Done in Willemstadt.
r^ : ir 07- 7. 7 , DaVYDT ScHUYLER.
Gerrit Van IShclitenliorst.
Adriaen Gei'ritssea.
In my presence, j^^j^q^j^us Cobus, Secretary.
1 Lourens Van Alen wa6 probably son of Pieter Van Alen, of Albany. By his wife, Elbertje
Evertse, he had five sons, and, perhaps, daughters.
'^ Capt. Johannes Wendell, merchant, was, perhaps, a son of Evert Janse Wendell. His house
lot was on the south side of State street, west of Pearl. His will was proved 9th Fchruar}', 169- ;
and wife, Elizabeth, made executrix. By his two wives, Maritic Jillise and Elizabeth Staats, be
had twelve children — six sons and six daughters.
Alhany County Records. 97
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of the court of
Willemstadt, colony Renselaerwyck and Schanhechtade, in the presence
of David Pieterse Schuyler and Cornells Van Dyck, magistrates {jicliepeneib)
of the same, Cornells Cornelisse Viele, who declared that he has gi anted
and conveyed, and that in right and true ownership, as by these presents
he does [grant and convey], to and for the behoof of Mr. Kichard Pretty,
his house and lot, lying in Willemstadt, and lying to the south of the
Broad street [State]; to the north of the kill [liutten], joining westerly
on the house of Pieter Hartgers, and easterly by the little street [South
Pearl] ; in breadth in front on the street one rod [12 ft.] three feet and
eleven inches, and in the rear on the [Rutten] kil one rod one foot and
four inches; length on the east side five rods one feet and ten inches,
and on the west side five rods five feet and two inches, Rynland measure, ^
by virtue of the patent thereof from the late Rt. honorable governor
general [Nicols], of date the 2nd of May, A. D. 1668; to which
reference is made; and that free and unencumbered, without any
claim standing or issuing against the same, save the duke's (lieersyii)
right, without the grantor's making the least claim any more upon it ;
acknowledging that he is fully satisfied and paid therefor; and therefore
giving complete power to the aforesaid Richard Pretty, his heirs and
successors, or those who hereafter may receive title from him, to do with,
and to dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he might do with his
other patrimonial estate and effects; and promising to defend the same
from all persons, and to free the same from all troubles, claims and
charges which are lawful, and further, neither to do nor suffer anything
to be done against the same with or without law. in any manner what-
soever, under obligation, provided according to law for that purpose.
Done in Willemstadt, 24th of October, A. D. 1673.
Cor. Cor. Vielen.
Davydt Schuyler's.
Cornells Van Dyck.
In my presence,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of Willemstadt, etc.,
in the presence of Messieurs Marten Gerritsen [Van Bergen]- and Pieter
Bogardus,'^ magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Mr. Richard Pretty,
who declared that in true rights and free ownership he had granted, con-
veyed and transferred, as by these presents he does [grant, convey, etc.],
to and for the behoof of Juffrouw Elizabetli Salisbury,^ wife of Captain
1 This lot was on the west corner of State and South Pearl streets before the latter was
widened.
2 Martin Gerritse Van Bergen is said to have arrived in Beverwyclj in 1630. He settled in
1668 on Castle island, afterwards called Marten Gerritse's island, and subsequently on the
mainland. — 0' Callaghcui's History of New Netherlands i, 433. For many years he was one of
the magistrates of the county, and captain of the foot company. By his two wives, Jaunetie
Marteuse, and Neeltie Mynderse, he had five sons ; two of whom, Gerrit and Myudert, are
spoken of in letters of administration issued to his wife in 1696.
3 Pieter Bogardus was the youngest son of Do. Bverhardus Bogardus and the famous Anneke
Janse, and was born in 1645 in New York. He subsequently settled in Albany, where, in 1673, he
was one of the magistrates, and in 1690 was commissioned with others to treat with the Five
Nations, and to look after the defense of the town. By his wife, Wyntje Cornelise Bosch, he had
eight children. He made his will in Feb., 1701-2, and died in Kingston, in 1703.
* Captain Salisbury died about 1682, and his widow, Elizabeth Beck, married Doctor Cornelis
Van Dyck, soon after. About 1690 Doctor Van Dyck died, and the next year she married Captain
George Bradshaw. She died in 1701.
Hist. Col. Hi. 13
98 ■ Albany County Becords.
Silvester Salisbury, his certain house and lot, lying in Willenistadt, lying
to the south of the Broad street [State]; to the north of the [Rutten] kil,
joining on the west upon the late house of Pieter Hartgers, on the east
upon the little stre'et [South Pearl]; in breadth in front upon the [State]
street one rod three feet and eleven inches, and on the rear on the
[Rutten] kil one rod one foot and four inches ; length on the east side
[on South Pearl street] five rods one foot and ten inches, and on the west
side five rods five feet and two inches, Rynland measure,i by virtue of the
patent thereof from the late governor, Richard Nicols, of date 2nd of May,
A. D. 1668, to which reference is made ; and that free and unencumbered
without any claim standing or issuing against the same, except the duke's
(Jieersi/ii) right ; without the grantor's making the least claim any more
upon the same, acknowledging that he is fully satisfied and paid therefor,
and giving therefore full power to the aforesaid Elizabeth Salisbury, her
heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter receive title from her, to
do with and to dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as she might do with
her other patrimonial estate and eff'ects; promising to defend the same
against all persons, and to free it from all troubles, claims, and charges
which are lawful, and further, neither to do nor suffer anything to be
done henceforth against the same, either with or without law, in any
manner whatsoever, under obligation in accordance with the laws.
Done in Willenistadt, the 2d of November, A. D. 1673.
Richard Pretty.
Marten GerUe.
Pieter Bogardus.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
On this 18th day of December, A. D. 1673, appeared before me Jo-
hannes Provoost, secretary of Willemstadt, in the presence of Cornelis
Van Dyck, magistrate of this jurisdiction, Henderick Lambertse [Bont],-
who declared by these presents that he is honestly indebted to Mr. Gerrit
Slichtenhorst in the sum of two and thirty guilders in beavers [$12.80],
which he promises to pay within the time of two months from date ;
specially pledging therefor his cow, at present standing in the stall at
Schanhechtade, by Adam Vrooman's,-^ to promote the payment of the
aforewritten sum in case of need, without cost and loss.
Done ut supra, of date ut supra.
This is the mark of Henderick Lambertse j-| , with his own hand
set.
Cornelis Van Dyck.
Acknowledged before me,
JoEiANNES Provoost, Secretary.
1 On the a4th Oct., this lot was conveyed to Richard Pretty by Cornelis Cornelise Viele. It
now lies in and forms a part of South Pearl street, which is the ''little street" (de Meyne
st7^aaf), widened.
2 Henderik Lambert«e Bont, or Bent, owned land above the city of Schenectady, which he con-
veyed to Douwe Aukee in 1692, and removed to Claverack. His son Jan, also of Claverack, in
Iti.S, confirmed the above conveyance, and gave more specific boundaries.
3 Adam Vrooman was the sou of Hendrik Meese Vrooman, who was killed at the sack of
Schenectady, in 1690, at which time Adam, by his brave defense of his house, gained the admira-
tion of the French, who spared his life. All the Vrooman s of this vicinity are descended from
this Adam and his brother Jan.
Albany County J records. 99
The abov'3 standing mortgage (yerhititenisse) of the cow charged against
Henderick Lambertse, Mr. Gerrit Slichtenhorst acknowledges that he has
been fully paid therefor.
Done in Willemstadt, this 20th October, 1674.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of Willemstadt and
colony Renselaerswyck, and in presence of the afternanied witnesses,
RoelofF Jansen and Jan Coneel, who declare by these presents that they
have made a contract with each other as follows, viz : KoelofF Jansen has
sold to Jan Coneel aforesaid, his lot lying on the hill,' between Jacob
Tyssen Vander Heyden and Jan [De La] Waerd,- and that of such
magnitude as it was received by him, the seller, from Jacob Tyssen at
public sale,-* which lot the buyer shall immediately begin to build upon,
and on payment for the lot the buyer shall receive a pi'oper deed, for
which lot the said Jan Coneel promises to pay four good, whole merchant-
able beaver skins, and that punctually on the first day of July next
coming, thus done without craft or guile, in presence of Maas Cornelise
[Van Buren], and Jan Gauw, as witnesses.
Done in Willemstadt, the 27th of February, A. D. 1674.
RoELOFF Jansen.
John Conell.
This is the mark of Jan Gauw-{-, ivith his own hand set.
Maas Comely sA
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
On this 2nd day of July, A. D. 1674, appeared before me Johannes
Provoost, secretary of Willemstadt, in the presence of the honorable
Cornells Van Dyck and Pieter Bogardus, magistrates of the same juris-
diction, Hendrick Willemsen [Backer], who declared that in true rights
and free ownership he had granted and conveyed, as by these presents he
"does o^rant and convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof
of StoflFel Janse Abeel, by virtue of an accompanying patent, his certain
house and lot here standing and lying in Willemstadt, bounded to the
north by Hans Dreper,"' to the south by Pieter Loockermans, Senior, and
is in breadth in front on the street three rods five feet and one inch, in
the rear three rods less three inches ; length on the north side seven rods
and one foot, on the south side in length from the street to the fence of
Adrian Gerritse [Papendorp], and that free and unencumbered, without
1 It was ao-reed at the time that the seller should he holden to deliver to the huj^er the aforesaid
lot forty feet long from front to rear, and twenty feet broad in front on the street.
2 Jan De La Warde came over from Antwerp in 1662 : in 1684 he bought land at Niskayima and
subsequently, inl698, he acknowledged satisfaction for anisland in the Mohawk above Sche-
nectady, between Claas Gravens Hoek and said village, sold to Jons Aertse Vander Baast,
deceased. He died 28th January, 1702.
3 In 17015, Margaret, widow of John Coneel, had a lot in Maiden lane, next east of Mr. Min-
gael's, near James street.— Annals of Albanij, v, 132, 133.
* Maas Cornelise Van Buren was son of Cornells Maas Van Buren. He married Josina Janse
Gardenier, and had five sous and one daughter. His wife died in 1701, and he in 11104.- Albany
Church Records.
5 In 1656 he had a patent for a lot in New Amsterdam.— ZJiiteA Manuscripts.
100 Albany County Records.
any claim standiosj or issuing against it, only excepting the duke's
(Jieersyn) right, without the grantors laying claim any more upon the
same, acknowledging that he is fully satisfied and paid therefor, giving
therefore full power to the aforesaid StoiFel Janse Abeel, his heirs and
successors, or those who hereafter may receive right and title from him,
to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he might do with
his own patrimonial estate and efi"ects ; promising to defend the same
against every person and to free it from all trouble, claims and charges
which are lawful, and further, never more to do or permit anything to
be done against the same, either with or without law, in any manner
whatsoever, under obligation thus provided according to law.
Done in Willemstadt, datum ut supra.
This is the mark of + Henderick Willemse,
with his own hand set.
Cornells Van Dych.
Pietcr Bo(jardus.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
On this 31st day of July, A. D. 1674, appeared before me Johannes
Provoost, secretary of Willemstadt and colony Renselaerswyck, in the
presence of the honorable Gerrit Slichtenhorst and David Schuyler,
magistrates oP the same jurisdiction, Jochem Wesselse Backer, burgess
and citizen here, who declared that in true rights, and free ownership,
he had granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and
convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of Henderick
Cuyler, his certain house here and two lots, standing and lying together
here in Willemstadt upon the hill, lying to the west of Myndert t'ar-
mense [Van De Bogart],i to the east of the town's fence [stockade], to the
south of the street [State] and to the north of the fence of the Lutheran
church; the lot upon which the house stands is in breadth, front and
rear, twenty wood feet, and in length to the fence of the Lutheran church ;
the other lot to the west thereof, is in breadth two rods three feet and
eight inches ; length as before to the aforesaid fence,"' which he does by
virtue of the patent of Grovernor Lovelace; the one of date 19 October,
1668; the other of the 15th of August, 167—, and that free and
unencumbered without any claim standing or issuing against the same,
only excepting the duke's (lieersyii) right, without the grantor-* having
any more the least claim against the same, acknowledging that he is fully
satisfied and paid therefor, giving therefore free power to the aforesaid
Hendrick Cuyler, his heirs and successors, or those who hereafter may
receive right and title from him, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid
1 Myndert Harmense Van De Bogart was a son of Harmen Myndertse Van DeBogart, a sur-
?eon in the West India Company's service, who died in Albany, in 1649. He was baptized in New
ork, 3d of May, 1643, and married Helena, daughter of Jacob Janse Schermerhorn. In 1686, in
connection with Robert Sanders, he obtained a patent for 12,000 acres of land in Dutchess county,
including the site of the city of Poughkeepsie. About this time he removed with his family to
Dutchess county.
2 The lots above described were on the south side of State street, the fifth and sixth west of
South Pearl- in 1701, "ye house of Mr. Cuyler was near ye Fort." In 1703 Pieter Van Brugh,
son-in-law of Henderick Cuyler, owned the whole or a part of these lots ; his house being a corner
house with the stockadoes in the rear. The lot next west Gerrit Luycasse Wyngaart bought with
a depth of only 30 ft. by reason of the rondweg and city stockadoes. The Lutheran church lot
was the Centre market lot.
Albany County Records. 101
house aad lot as he might do with his patrimonial estate and effects ;
promising to defend the same against all persons, and to free the same
from all trouble, claims and charges, which are lawful, and further, neither
to do nor suffer anything to be done against the same, either with or
without law, in any manner whatsover, under obligation for that purpose
provided according to law.
Done in Willemstadt. datum ut supra.
JociiEM Wesselse B.
Gerrit Van SUchtenhorst.
Davidt Schuyler.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of Willemstadt and
colony Renselaerswyck, in the presence of Messieurs Cornelis Van Dyck
and Pieter Bogardus, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Wouter
Albertsen Wyttenhoff, attorney for the late Pieter Claerbout's' effects
here, who declared that, in true rights, just ownership he had granted
and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and convey, in real and
actual possession, to and for the behoof of Jan Harmense Backer, his heirs
or those who shall obtain title from him, the house and lot of said Pieter
Clairbout, lying here in Willemstadt, wlach he does by virtue of a patent
from Governor Richard Nicols, of date 14 May, A. D. 1667, being of such
breadth, length and limitation as it lies inclosed in fence, lying between
the house of said Bogardus and Rut Aertsen, and that free and unen-
cumbered, without any claim standing or issuing against it, excepting only
the duke's (Jieersi/n) right, without the grantors laying the least claim
any more to the same ; also acknowledging that he is fully satisfied and
paid therefor, and therefore giving full power to the aforesaid Jan Har-
mense Backer, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter receive
right and title from him, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house and
lot as he might do with his other patrimonial estate and effects; promising to
defend the same against all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims
and charges, as is right, and further, never more to do or suffer anything
to be done against the same, either with or without law, in any manner
whatsoever, under obligation as provided according to law for that purpose.
Done in Willemstadt, 24th of August, 1674.
As Jan Harmensen was not satisfied, that the measure of the lot was
not expressed in this instrument, since the grantor according to contract
has sold him the house and lot as it lies in fence, so Jan Harmense has by
the surveyor caused the same to be measured, and the length is six rods
three feet and three inches, breadth in the rear nine feet and a half, and
in front on the street fourteen feet, Rynland measure; which he desires to
claim from him the [grantor].
Wouter Albertsen.
Cornelis Van Dyck.
Pieter Bogardus.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Pieter Claerbout was the voorlezer of the church.
102 Albany Counttj Records.
Appeared before lue Johannes Provoost, secretary of Willerastadt and
colony Renselaerswyck, and in the presence of the afternamed witnesses,
Jan Coneel and James Penniman, who in love and friendship declare that
they have agreed and contracted with each other about the sale of a house
and lot in the manner followini^ : Firstly. — Jan Coneel acknowledges
that he has sold and James Penniman that he has bought of him, his,
Coneel's, house and lot, lying here in Willemstadt, where the seller at
present dwells; for which he, the buyer, promises to pay to the seller the
sum of seventy pounds sterling, in Boston money, in two installments, the
first of which shall be in the month of July, A. D. 1675, a sum of thirty
pounds sterling, to be received by the seller in Boston, together with
thirteeii ells of serge for his, the seller's, wife for a dress ; and the second
installment, a year after, being A. D. 1676, also in the month of July, the
sum of thirty pounds sterling, to be paid in New Orange/ in rum at
three shillings sis stuivers the gallon, besides also ten pounds sterling,
which the buyer shall pay in hats at market price ; about which the parties
contracting are mutvially well content as being done * * * without craft
or guile ; the respective parties pledging their persons and estates to the
performance of this contract.
Thus done in Willemstadt, in presence of Andries Teller and Willem
Percker [Parker], as witnesses called for that purpose, on this the lOth
day of August, 1674.
John Coneel.
James Penimane,
A. Teller., loitness.
Wm. Parker.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of Willemstadt and
colony Renselaerswyck, in the presence of the honorable magistrates,
Cornells Van Dyck and David Schuyler, commissaries of the same juris-
diction, and the honorable William Nottingham,"- who acknowledged by
these presents that he is well, truly and honestly indebted to Mr. Goossen
Gerritsen [Van Schaick], in the quantity of six and twenty good, choice
beaver skins, each of which must weigh one and a half pounds ; also 1
guilder, two stuivers and eight pennies in beavers ; besides three beavers
of seven quarters [of a pound] weight, good and merchantable, for goods
and merchandise received therefor to his satisfaction ; which aforesaid
beavers he promises to pay to the aforesaid Goosen Gerritsen or his
attorney punctually on thie first of August, A. D. 1675, with interest on
the same at 12 per cent yearly, to commence on the date of this instru-
ment, and running until full payment; except in case the mortgagor
[Nottingham], during the year, gives full satisfaction for and pays said
beavers, he shall be exempt from paying the interest; to the full per-
formance of which the said William Nottingham pledges his person and
estate, personal and real, present and future, especially mortgaging and
pledging both of his houses and lots lying here in Willemstadt, as
security, if need be, for the recovery of the payment of the aforesaid
1 On the recapture of New York by the Dutch in 1673, they changed the name of New York to
New Orange.
2 In 1676, William Nottingham and wife, Anne, were residents of Kingston. In 1715 he was
captain of the military company of Marbletown, and was i,i\\\\\y'mg in Vim.— English Manu-
scri2)ts.
Albany Coimty Records. 103
nine and twenty beavers, one gnilder, two stuivers and eight pennies in
beavers, without cost or loss.
Done in Willemstadt, the first of October, A. D. 1674.
Wm. Nottingham.
Cornells Van Di/ch.
Davydt Schuyler.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Frovoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of Willemstadt and
colony Renselaerswyck, and in the presence of the honorable Gerrit
Slichtenhorst and Pieter Bogardus, magistrates of the same jurisdiction,
the honorable William Nottingham, who acknowledges by these presents
that he is well, truly and honestly indebted to Mr. Andries Teller in the
quantity of sixteen good, whole and merchantable beavers' skins, for
goods and merchandise received to his content and satisfaction ; which
aforesaid sixteen beavers he promises to pay between this autumn and
the middle of the month of November next coming, and failing of pay-
ment in said time, he promises to pay interest at the rate of ten per cent ;
thereto pledging his person and estate, personal and real, present and
future, herewith mortgaging as a special pledge his two houses here in
Willemstadt, lying on the hill, if need be, for the recovery of the pay-
ment of the aforesaid sixteen beavers, without cost and loss.
Done in Willemstadt, the 15th of October, A. D. 1674.
Wm. Nottingham.
Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst.
Pieter Bogardus.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of Willemstadt and
colony Renselaerswyck, and in the presence of the honorable Cornelis
Van Dyck and Pieter Bogardus, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, the
honorable William Nottingham, at present residing here, who, by these
presents acknowledged and declared that he is well, truly and honestly
indebted to the heirs of Captain Thomas Willet, deceased, in the sum of
three hundred and seven and fifty guilders, payable in good, whole and
merchantable beaver skins, at eight guilders each, for goods and merchan-
dise, received to his content and satisfaction, and promises to pay the
aforesaid sum to the said heirs, said administrators, or their attorney, just
as soon as they shall make a demand upon him, the mortgagor ; thereto
pledging his person and estate, real and personal, present and future;
mortgaging herewith and especially pledging his two houses and lots here
in Willemstadt, lying on the hill, to secure the payment if need be of
the aforesaid sum of three hundred and seven and fifty guilders, without
cost aud loss.
Done in Willemstadt, the 16th of October, A. D. 1674.
Wm. Nottingham.
Cornelis Van Dyck.
Pieter Bogardus.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
104 Albany County Records.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of Willemstadt and
colony Renselaerswyck, and in presence of honorable Marten Gerritse
[Van Bergen], and Pieter Winne,i magistrates of the same jurisdiction ;
Geertruy Pieterse, late widow of Abraham Pieterse Vosburgh,- deceased,
who declared that she had granted and conveyed, as by these presents she
does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof
of Wynant Gerritse Van der Poel* her half of the sawmill, lying in colony
Renselaerswyck, on the east bank [of the Hudson river], opposite the
bouwery of Mr. Philip Schuyler, standing on the kil,' which lies on the
south side of the bouwery of Mr. Jeronimus Ebbingh, with all the tools
there to belonging, which she possesses, and that free and unencumbered,
only excepting the lord patroon's right, without the grantor's making
any further claim upon it, acknowledging that she is fully satisfied and
paid therefor, giving therefore full power to the aforesaid Wynant
Gerritse, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter receive right
and title from him, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid half said mill
as he might do with his other patrimonial estate and effects ; promising
the same to defend against all persons and to free the same from all
actions, claims or charges, which hereafter may come against the same
and are lawful, and further neither to do nor to suffer anything to be
done against the same, with or without law, in any manner whatsoever,
under obligation provided therefor according to law.
Done in Willemstadt, the 18th Oct., 1674.
This is the mark -\- of Geertruy Pieterse,
with her own hand set.
Marten Gerritse.
Pieter Winne.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary of Willemstadt and
colony Renselaerswyck, and in the presence of the honorable Adriaen
Gerritse [Papendorp], and Marten Gerritse [Van Bergen], magistrates of
the same jxirisdiction, Gerrit Bancker, who declared that, in true right,
free ownership, he had granted and conveyed, as by these presents he
does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the
behoof of Jacob Staets,"^ his, the grantor's, house and lot, standing and
lying here in Willemstadt, at present inhabited by Hans Proper, to the
south bordering upon StoflPel Janse [Abeel], and to the north upon
Myndert Frederickse, as the same stands in fence; in breadth in front
1 Pieter Winne was born in the city of Glient, in Flanders. His wife, Tanneke Adams, was
a native of the "cityof Leeuwaerden, inVrieslandt." He resided in Bethlehem, two miles south
of Albany, where he made his will, in 1684 ; when he had thirteen children living. His estate
was valued in 1696, at 860 pieces of eight, at six shillings each.
2 Abraham Pieterse Vosburgh was the fourth son of Pieter Jacobse Vosburgh. He died in
1660, leaving one sou, Pieter, probably, who settled in Kinderhook.
3 Wynant Gerritse Van der Poel, trunkmaker, was in Beverwyck as early as 1657 ; by his
wife, Tryntje Melgers, he had two sons: Melgert, and Gerrit; and a daughter, who married
. Willem Van den Bergh. In 1695, when he made his will, he was a resident of New York,
''late of Albany." His will was proved in 1702.
* This kil was afterwards, and to this day is, called the Wynant's kil, having received its
name from Wynant Gerritse "Van der Poel, who owned the mill hereby conveyed.
5 Jacob Staets was the eldest son of Major Abraham Staets. surgeon. He followed the
profession of his father. His wife's name was Ryckie ; but it is not known that he left any
children.
Albany County Records. 105
upon the street three rods and four feet, in the rear ten feet and a half,
Eynland rueasui-e, free and unencumbered, without any chiim standing or
issuing against the same, only excepting the duke's (Jieersyn) right,
without the grantor's having any further claim upon the same ; acknow-
ledging that he has received therefor full satisfaction and payment,
giving therefore full power to the aforesaid Jacob Staets, his heirs and
successors, or those who may receive hereafter right and title from him,
to do with and dispose of the said house and lot as he might do with his
other patrimonial estate and effects ; promising to defend the same from
all persons, and to free it from all actions, claims and charges, which may
hereafter come against it, and are lawful, and further neither to do nor
to suffer anything to be done hereafter against the same, either with or
without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor according to law.
Done in Willemstadt, the 6th of November, A. D. 1674.
Gerrit Bancker.
Adriaen Gerritsen.
Marten Gerritsen.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in presence
of the honorable Adriaen Gerritse and Jacob Janse Schermerhoorn,
commissaries, etc., Mr. Willem Teller,' who declared that in true right,
free ownership he had granted, conveyed and transferred as by these
presents he does [grant, convey, etc.], to and for the behoof of Johannes
De Wandelaer;- so does he, J. De Wandelaer, in like form, hereby, and
at once, transfer and convey again to Mr. Jan Henderickse Van Bael, a
house and lot, lying here in Albany on the hill ; in breadth in front on
the street twenty-one feet; length, to the lot of Captain Backer, and
breadth in the rear twenty feet, Rynland measure, out of which breadth
of said lot there lies a foot and a half on the ■]',.? side of said house,
^ west?
for an alley in common, with Dirck Hesselinge, who also has a foot and a half
there, so that the said alley is three feet in its whole breadth, for the use
of both of them ; adjoining, on the east, the grantor (acceptant), on the
west, Dirck Hesselinge; on the south. Captain Backer's lot ; and to the
north, the street, and that by vi'-tue of a conveyance of date -^ July,
A. D. 1668, given by Jan Coster Van Aken, to the behoof of the first
grantor, Willem Teller; free and unencumbei'ed, without any claim,
standing or issuing against the same, excepting the duke's right; the
grantors' acknowledging that they are satisfied and paid by Jan Hende-
rickse Van Bael, the first penny with the last, in respect to the bargain
1 Wm. Teller was bom in 1620, and arrived in New Amsterdam in 1639. He served the
West India Company ; at first as corporal at Fort Orange, bnt was soon advanced to the office of
quarter-master. He resided in Albany until 1692, when he removed to New York with his family,
except one son, Johannes, who remained in Schenectady. He became a trader after leaving the
service of the company. By his two wives, Margaret Donchesen, and Maria Varleth, he had
eleven children, the most of whom lived to mature years and left families.
2 Johannes De Wandelaer came over from Leyden, and on the 17 March 16T2, married Sara
Schepmoes, of New York. Soon after, he removed to Albany, where he remained until about
1702, when he is found in New York. He was a trader, and had a house on the west corner
of Maiden lane and Broadway ; of his ten children eight were living in 1705, when his will
was made.
Hist. Col. Hi. 14
106 Alhauy Coiudy Records.
for the aforesaid house and lot, giving therefore full power to the aforesaid
Jan Henderickse Van Bael, his heirs, and successors, or those who may
hereafter receive right and title from him, to dispose thereof as he might
with his own patrimonial estate and effects, without the grantors' having
any further claimupon the same; promising to defend it against all
persons and to free it from all trouble and claims, and never more to do
or suffer anything to be done against the same, either with or without
law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor
according to law.
Done in Albany, this 15th of December, A. D. 1674.
WiLLEM Teller.
Adriaen Gerritsen. Johannes de Wandelaer.
Jacob Schermerhooren.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in the
presence of the honorable Gerrit A'^an Slichtenhorst, and Adriaen Ger-
ritse, commissaries of the same jurisdiction, a certain Katskil Indian by
the Dutch commonly called Schermerhooren, offering himself as surety
and principal for diverse Esopus and Katskil Indians to the behoof of
Mr. Jan Clute, burgess of this town, on account of certain goods and
moneys disbursed, which sum with others, amounts to eighty good whole
merchantable beaver skins and fifteen good otter skins, which aforesaid sum
he promises to pay promptly to said Jan Clute or to his order, within
two and a half (derdehalff) years from this date, but if he [Schermer-
hoorn], happens to die in the meantime, or the aforesaid time having
expired, he has not paid said sum, then with free deliberation he entirely
agrees that the aforesaid Clute or his order, may take to himself in
complete ownership his, Schermerhooren's, and his, participant's, land,
being the half of the land belonging to the Indians at Katskil, together
with the free range (idtdrift) in the woods ; and their lots shall be cast
who shall have the preference as to the selection; and binds himself in
such a manner that in case he comes to act otherwise than above mentioned,
either directly or indirectly, or by any evasion howsoever it may be, it
shall be null and of no effect whatever; well understanding that the land
belonging to Jan Bronck' is not included herein. All that is above written
he promises to hold valid and true, under obligation as provided therefor
according to law.
Done in Albany, the 25th of January, 167^.
This is the mark -|- of the Indian, named Schermerhooren,
with his own hand set.
This is the mark of -\- Lepelmaker \_Si)oonmaker']^ loith his oion hand
set as witness.
Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst.
Adriaen Gerritsen.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
1 Jan Pieterse Bronck, son of Pieter Bronck, lived at Catskil. By his wife, Commetle
Leendertse Couyn, lie had six sons and two daughters, of whom five sons are mentioned in
his will, made 9 Sept., 1738, and proved 6 Oct., 1742.
Albany County Records. 107
I, John Clute, heir of Capt John Clute, late of Canastagieone of county
of Albany, deceased, do acknowledge, on the 24th of March, 169-f-, to
have rec', of Neele Van Bergen,' late widow of Capt. Marten Gerritse,
dec^', on y^ behalf of y*^ above mentioned Ind'i, the full contents of y^
afore mentioned mortgade, wittnesse my hand.
Albany, y^ 27th of Sept., 1708.
Johannes Clut.'-
Appeared before mc Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., an Indian,
commonly called by the Dutch, Schermerhoorn, for himself, and specially
commissioned for another Indian, named Siachemoes ; who declared, in
presence of the honorable Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst, and Adriaen
Gerritsen, commissaries, etc., that he had granted, conveyed and trans-
ferred, as by these presents he does transfer, to and for the behoof of Jan
Bronck, his heirs, or those who shall receive title from him, a certain
piece of land, lying in Katskil, lying on the north side of the kil, called
by the Indians Paskoecq, situate under the hill which stands to the west,
moreover he grants him free range for his cattle; which he does by virtue
of being the natural and rightful proprietor of said land, and that, out of
a liberality shown him and for friendship enjoyed ; refraining from any
further claim on said piece of land ; giving therefore to said Jan Bronck
and his heirs full power to dispose thereof, the same as he might do with
his other patrimonial estate and effects, without the grantor's making the
least claim any more upon it; promising to defend the same against all
persons, and to free it from all actions, claims or charges of other Indians,
or all other persons who may succeed them, and never more to do or suffer
anything to be done against the same, with or without law, in any manner
whatsoever.
Done in Albany, the 25th of January, A. D. 1674.
This is the mark. Outs, of an Indian, named Schermerhoorn.
Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst.
Adriaen Gerritsen.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in presence
of the honorable Adriaen Gerritse, and Andries Teller, commissaries, etc.,
Jan Coneel, burgess and citizen here; who declared, that in true rights,
free ownership, he had granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does
grant and convey, to and for the behoof of Evert Janse Wendell, also a
burgess here, a house and lot, lying in Albany, on the hill, with all that
is fast therein by earth and nailed ; the lot is in breadth, front and rear,
five and twenty feet; in length on the south side four rods six feet and
three inches; bordering upon the east side Claes Van Rotterdam; on the
south side Gerrit Lansingh ; ' on the west and north sides the highway,
1 Captain Marten Gerritse Van Bergen ; Neeltie Myndertse was his second wife.
2 Jobannes Clute, nephew and heir of Captain Johannes CUite, inherited his large landed
property in Niskayuna, Loonenburg, and Albany. He resided in the former place. By his
wife, Bata Slichtenhorst, he had nine children ; from him and Frederick Clute, also of Niskaynna,
have descended the families of this name in Albany and Schenectady counties.
2 Gerrit Lansingh was a native of Hasselt near ZwoU, in Overyssel. He was deceased before
1679, leaving three sons : Gerrit, Hendrik, and Johannes ; and three daughters : Aeltie,
Gysbertje, and Hilletje, all of whom had families, and lived in Albany or its vicinity. —
Deeds, m, 51.
108 Albany County Records.
according to the measure and survey of the surveyor, of date the fifth of
May, 1668, and pursuant to a conveyance from Mr. Thomas De Laval, of
date the 17th of August, A. D. 1670, to him, the grantor, given, to which
reference is made ; and that free and unencumbered, with no chxim
standing or issuing against the same, save the duke's right, without the
grantor's having any further claim upon the same, acknowledging that he
has received full satisfaction and payment therefor, the first penny with
the last, giving therefore full power to the aforesaid Evert Janse Wendel,
his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter derive right and
title from him, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he
might do with his patrimonial estate and eflPects; promising to defend the
same against all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims and charges,
which are lawful, and further never more to do or suflPer any thing to be
done against the same, either with or without law, in any manner what-
soever, under obligation as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 11th of March, A. D. 167|.
John Conell.
Adriaen Gerritsen.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in presence
of the honorable G-errit Slichtenhorst, and Jacob Schermerhoorn,
commissaries, etc., Jan Ooneel, citizen here, who declared that he had
sold, granted, conveyed and transferred, as by these presents he does
grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of
Kobert Livingston, i merchant, a certain lot lying here in Albany, being
named No. 1, received by him the grantor, by deed from Andries De
Vos, of date 18 June, A. D. 1672, and lying on the hill, adjoining
westerly Jan (De La) Ward, easterly the highway, northerly Pieter
Winne; breadth on the south side four rods, and westerly three rods and
six feet J and that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or
issuing against the same, excepting the duke's right, without the grantor's
having any more the least claim upon the same, and acknowledging that
he is fully satisfied and paid therefor, the first penny with the last, giving
therefore, full power to the aforesaid Robert Livingston, his heirs and
successors, or those who hereafter may derive right and title from him
to do with and to dispose of the aforesaid lot, as he might do with his
patrimonial estate and efi"ects ; promising to* defend the same against all
persons, and to free it from all trouble, charges and claims, which are
lawful, and further, never more to do or sufi'er anything to be done
against the same, either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever,
under obligation as provided by law therefor.
Done in Albany, the 11th March, A. D. 167^.
Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst.
Jacob Schermerhooreti.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
" Robert Livingston was the first settler in this province of this well known family. He was
for many years secretary of Albany, mayor of the city, Indian commissioner, etc. He married
Albany County Records. 109
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in presence
of the honorable Andries Teller, and Jacob Janse Schermerhoorn, com-
missaries, etc., Andries De Vos, burgess and citizen here, who declared,
that in true rights, free ownership, he had sold, granted, conveyed, as by
these presents he does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to
and for the behoof of the deaconry (diaconi/e) here in Albany, his house
and lot and garden, here lying on the hill, adjoining and southward of
the third kil,' northward of the highway, westward of Paulus Martense
[Van Benthuysen], eastward of a lot of the grantor, of such magnitude
and limitation as it lies inclosed in its fence, together with a little piece
of hop land, lying below on said third kil, bounding to the east Reyer
Elbertse, to the west the kil, to the south and north the hill, and is in
length on the south side, thirty-one rods; on the north side, thirty rods;
breadth on the west side, fifteen rods; on the east side, twenty-three
rods;"-^ and that, free and unencumbered, with no claim, standing or
issuing against the same, excepting only the duke's right, which he does
by virtue of patents; the one of date lOtli Sept., and the other the 11th
ditto, A. D. 1667, to him, the grantor, given by Governor li. Nicols, and
acknowledging that he. the grantor, has been fully satisfied and paid
therefor, the first with the last penny ; therefore giving to the aforesaid
diaconate or those who may hereafter receive title from them, full power
to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house, lot and garden, with the
piece of hop land, as they might deal with and dispose of their other estate ;
promising the same to defend and to free from all trouble and charges or
claims which hereafter may arise, and never more to do or sufier any-
thing to be done against the same, either with or without law, in any
manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the first of April, A. D, 1675.
AxXDBYs De Vos.
A. Teller.
Jacob Schermerhooren.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., und in the
presence of the honorable Jacob Schermerhooren, and Adriaen Grerritse,
commissaries, etc.. Evert Janse Wendel, who declared that he had sold,
granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and convey, in
real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of Nehemiah Pears,' his
house and lot, lying in Albany, on the hill, with all that is therein fast
by earth and nailed; bounded on the east side by Claes Van Rotterdam,
on the south side by G-errit Lansingh, on the north and west sides by the
highway ; breadth in front on the street twenty-five feet, and in the rear
on G-errit Lansingh's house; from the upper corner stretching to the
Alida Schuyler, widow of Rev. Nicholas Van Rensselaer and had seven children. His house lot
was on the north corner of State and Pearl streets. He died 20 April, 1725, and was buried in the
church. He was succeeded in the office of secretary by his nephew, Robert, Jr.
1 The three principal kils in the city were sometimes numbered as follows : First kil, or
Beaver kil ; Second kil, or Rutten kil ; Third kil, or Vossen kil.
2 These lots lay northward and west of Steuben and North Pearl streets, in the valley of the
third or Vossen kil, now Canal street.
3 Nehemiah Pearse was perhaps the father of Jacob and Johannes Pearse, who settled early at
Niskayuna.
110 Alhany County Rtcords.
bottom in a straight line along said Lansingh's bouse drop free; it is in
breadtb in tbe rear fourteen feet less two incbes, and in lengtb on tbe
south side four rods six feet, and three incbes, length on tbe north side
four rods three feet and three incbes, all as it is at present inclosed in
fence, which be, the grantor, does by virtue of conveyance, acquired by
him from Jan Coneel, of date the twenty-first of March, A. D. 167|, to
which reference is made, free and unencumbered, with no claim standing
or issuing against tbe same, excepting tbe duke's right, without tbe
grantor's making tbe least claim upon it any more ; acknowledging that
he is fully satisfied and paid therefor, giving therefore full power to
Nehemiah Pears, bis heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter
derive right and title from him, to do with and dispose of tbe aforesaid
house and lot as be might do with bis other patrimonial estate and effects;
promising to defend the same against all persons, and to free it from all
trouble, claims or charges which may hereafter arise, and never more to
do or suffer anything to be done against the same, either with law or
without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, tbe 21st of April, A. D. 1675.
Evert Janse Wendell.
Jncoh Schermerhooren.
Adriaen Gerrifsen.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
On the day and date underwritten, appeared before me Johannes
Provoost, secretary, etc., and in tbe presence of tbe afternamed witnesses:
Jacob Salomonse [Goewey],' of tbe one side, and Sara [Roeloffse] Van
Borsum,- commissioned by her husband, Coruelis Van Borsum, of tbe
other side, who declare that, in perfect friendship and amity, they have
contracted with each other and made a bargain in the manner following,
namely: Jacob Salomonse acknowledges that be has sold Sara Van
Borsum, and Sara Van Borsum, that she has bought of him, his, the
seller's, certain house, lot and garden, lying in A.lbany, by tbe Beaver's
kil with all that is therein and thereon fastened by earth and nailed, the
magnitude, length and breadtb according to tbe patent thereof, with such
rights as he, the seller, possesses in tbe same, for which said bouse and
lot and garden, Sara Van Borsum promises to pay to the said Jacob
Solomonsen, or to bis order, the number of fifty good whole merchantable
beaver's skins, in two installments ; the first, on the first day of July, of
the year 1675, and tbe second installment, on the first day of July, A. D.
1676, at each time a just half of the promised purchase money. The
aforesaid house and lot shall be given and delivered to tbe buyer, on tbe
first of June, next coming ; wherewith tbe contracting parties have full
satisfaction, and the same truly to keep and for tbe consummation of tbe
same, tbe aforesaid parties respectively pledge their persons and estates,
1 Jacob Salomonse Goewey was perhaps a brother of Jan Salomonse Goewey, who was the
ancestor of the Goeweys of Albany.
"^ Sara Roeloflfse was a daughter of the celebrated Anneke Janse, by her first husband, Roeloff
Janse. Sara, first married Hans Klerstede, and after his death, Coruelis Van Borsum, of
Brooklyn ferry, in 1669. She outlived him and married Elbert Elbertsen, of New York, in 1683.—
Valentine's Manual.
Albany County Rccoids. Ill
real and personal, present and future, submitting themselves to all laws
and judges.
Thus done in Albany, in the presence of Cornells Van Dyck and Dirck
Wesselse [Ten Broeck], as witnesses hereto called, upon this 24th of
April, A. D. 1675.
This is the mark J. S. of Jacob Salomon se,
with his own hand set.
Sara Van Borsem.
Cornells Van Dj/ck.
Derek Wessehe.
Quod Attestor,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in presence
of honorable Adriaen Gerritsen, and Andries Teller, commissaries, etc.,
Jan Tomassen [Mingael], also commissary, who declared that, in true
right, free ownership he had granted, conveyed and transferred, as by
these presents he does grant and convey in real and actual possession, to
and for the behoof of Harmen Rutgers, his, the grantor's, half brewery,
lot and garden, as he, the grantor, possesses the same in company with
Volkert Janse [Douw], according to the patent received by said Volkert
Janse and the aeceptant from the governor Francis Lovelace, of date the
24th of March, 166f, and is according to the tenor of the same; in
breadth on the east side or the highway, six rods nine feet ten inches ;
length on the south side on the alley of Abraham Staets, five rods and
eleven feet; on the west also on Abraham Staets's paling, six rods five
feet ; on the north side the street, seven rods one foot ; the garden [is
bounded] on the west side by the road, length six rods nine feet; on the
north side by the road, four rods seven feet; on the east by the river,
seven rods and five feet; and the south side again on Abraham Staets
[alley], five rods and five feet;' all free and unencumbered, with no
claim standing or issuing against the same, excepting only the lord's
right, without the grantor's making the least claim any more thereupon,
acknowledging that he is fully satisfied and paid therefor, giving therefore
full power to the said Harmen Rutgers, his heirs and successors, or those
who may hereafter acquire right and title from him, to do with and
dispose of the aforesaid brewery, lot and garden as he might do with his
other efi"ects and patrimonial estate; promising to defend the same against
all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims and charges, which
hereafter may arise, and never more to do or allow anything to be done
against the same, either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever,
under obligation as provided therefor, according to law.
In Albany, 28th March, A. D. 167|,
Jan Thomas.
Adriaen Gerritsen.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
1 The flrst lot, above de8cribed, on which the brewery stood, was the easterly half of the
block, on which the Exchange stands, bounded by Broadway, Exchange, Dean, and State
streets. Captain Abram Staets then owned the westerly half, fronting upon Broadway. State
112
Albany County Records.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in presence
of honorable Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst, and Jacob Schermerhoorn, com-
missaries, etc., Volkert Janse Douw, who declared, that in true rights,
free ownership, he had granted and conveyed, as by these presents he
does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof
of Harmen Rutgers ; bis, grantor's, just half of his brewery, lot and gar-
den, as they have possessed the same in company, according to the patent
granted to them, the grantee and grantor, by the governor, Francis
Lovelace, of date 24th of March, 166f, and having the following dimen-
sions: breadth on the east side or highway, six rods nine feet ten inches;
length on the south side, on the alley of Abraham Staets, five rods eleven
feet; on the west, also on Abraham Staets paling, six rods five feet; on
the north side the street, seven rods one foot; the garden [is bounded on]
the west side by the road, length six rods nine feet; on the north side the
road, four rods seven feet; on the east, on the river side, seven rods five
feet; on the south side, again on Abraham Staets [alley], five rods and
five feet;i and that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or
issuing against the same, excepting only the lord's right, without the
grantor's having the least claim any more upon it ; acknowledging that
street, between Broadway and the river, was merely an alley to the water side. Subsequently, in
1735, Sybrant Van Schaick received a conveyance of half of the same property from Pieter
Pieterse Lansing.— ^wwafo of Albany, x, 60. The garden lot lay between the river and Dean
street, then a space barely sixty feet wide. Dean street was first called Dock street, and was
EXCHANGE STEEET.
7 R. 1 ft. :
Volkert Janse. :
Jan Tomase :
to :
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Harmen Kutgers.',^ :
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Brewery Lot. :
5 B. 11 ft. :
4 b. 7 ft.
Volkert Janse.
Jan Tomase
to
: =S Harmen Eutgers. "S ; ^
ABEAM STAETS'S ALLEY,
subject to inundation in high water as well as the space between it and the river. The late
Cornelis Truax said that when the Yankees began to come in they ventured to build below
Dock street, and were told by the Dutchmen if they had seen the river break up they would
not build there. Before the pier was erected the current of the river swept toward this point
with great force, especially in times of high water.
1 The other half of this property was conveyed to Herman Eutgers, by the last deed.
Albany County Records. 113
he is fully satisfied and paid therefor, giving, therefore, full power to the
said Harmen Rutgers, his heirs and successors, or those who may here-
after acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of the
aforesaid brewery, lot and garden, as he might do with his other patri-
monial estate and eifects ; promising to defend the same against all persons,
and to free it from all trouble, claims and charges which are lawful, and
never more to do or suffer anything to be done against the same, either
with^ or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as
provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, this 28th of April, A. D. 1675.
Gerrit Van JSlicJitenhonf. Volkert Janse Douw.
Jacob Schermerlioren.
Acknowledged before me, t t^ ^
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in presence
of the afternamed witnesses, Gerrit Van Nes,i of the one side, and Jacob
Salpmonse [Goewey], of the other side, who declared that in love and
amity they have contracted and made a bargain in manner following,
namely : Gerrit Van Nes acknowledges that he has sold, and Jacob
Salomonse, that he has bought of him, his, grantor's, certain house,
standing and lying in the colony of Renselaerswyck, at the Greenbush,
lying between a vacant lot and the house of Jan Oothout; and that, with
all that is therein fast by earth and nailed at this date, free and unencum-
bered, with no claim standing against it, save only the patroon's right
(heersynrecht) ; also the seller makes over to the buyer the use of the lot
and garden, so far as it lies in fence, in form and manner as lots and
gardens used by other colonists; and, as the buyer granted to Frederick
de Visser,- deceased, leave to build a little house on a corner of the lot,
which he [de Visser] has done, the buyer must not allow said little house
longer to remain there, by reason of the delay of said Frederick, whereas
he or his successors are holdeu to cause the same to be removed therefrom ;
for which aforesaid house Jacob Salomonse promises to pay the number of
thirty-four and a half good whole merchantable beaver skins, in two install-
ments ; the first, on the first day of July of this year, a just half; and the
second installment, on the first of July, A. D. 1676; each time seventeen
beavers and two guilders in beavers; the house remaining in possession of
the seller until next Monday, when delivery shall be made; all which afore
written, the contracting parties declare is to be held valid and true.
Thus done, without craft or guile, in the presence of Cornelis Van
Dyck, and Dirck Wesselse, as witnesses, hereto called, on this 11th day
of iAIay, A. D. 1675, in Albany. ^ Tr xt
•^ Gerret Van Nes.
This is the mark X of Jacob Salomonsen,
Cornelis Van Dyck. with his own hand set.
Dierck Wesselse.
Acknowledged before me, t ^^ r.
' Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
1 Gerrit Van Nes was son of Cornelis Hendrik Van Nes, and born in 1645. He was Jiving in
Greenbusli, in 1663. In his will, made 1707, tie speaks of Ills second wife, Maria Pieterse
Loockermans, wliom he married in 1677, and of a son, "Willem, mariner, and Jannetie, wife of
Loiirens Van Schaick. He had also a son, Gerrit, born about 1681, and living in 1703, but
probably dead at date of his will.
2 Now Visscher or Fisher.
Hist. Col. Hi. 15
114 Albany County Records.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in the
presence of the honorable commissaries Gerrit Yan Slichtenhorst, and
Jacob Schermerhoorn, etc., Harmen Rutgers, citizen here, who declared
that in true rights, free ownership, he had granted and conveyed, as by
these presents he does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to
and for the behoof of Mr. Goosen Gerritse Van Sehaick, and Pieter
Lassingh, in company, ^ his, the grantor's, certain brewery, lot and garden,
according to the patent granted to him and Volkert Janse Douw, in
company, by the Governor General Francis Lovelace, 'of date 24th of
March, A. I). 166|, having these dimensions; breadth on the east side or
highway, six rods nine feet ten inches ; length on the south side, on the
alley of Abraham Staets, five rods and eleven feet; on the west, also on
Abraham Staets paling, six rods five feet; on the north side, seven rods
one foot ; the garden has on the west side the street, length six rods nine
feet; on the north side, also the road, four rods seven feet; on the east,
on the river side, seven rods and five feet ; on the south, on Abraham
Staets [alley], again five rods and five feet;- and that free and unencum-
bered, with no claim, standing or issuing against the same, only excepting
the lord's right, without the grantor's making the least claim any more
upon it; acknowledging that he is fully satisfied and paid therefor, giving
therefore full power to the aforesaid Goosen Gerritse Van Sehaick, and
Pieter Lassingh, their heirs and successors, or those who may acquire
right and title hereafter from him, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid
brewery, lot and garden, as they might do with their other patrimonial
estate and effects ; promising to defend the same against all persons, and to
free them from all trouble, claims and charges, which are lawful, and
never more to do or suffer anything to be done against the same, either
with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as
provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, this last day of May, A. D. 1675.
Herman Rutgers.
Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst.
Jacob Schermerhoren.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Albert Ryekman, as attorney for Eldert Gerbertsen Cruyff, of the
honorable court of Albany, has solicited relief from the trouble and com-
mission imposed upon him by said CruiflF, and likewise from the books and
papers, made over [to him] by said Cruifi", touching the creditors, also
that he, Ryekman, may remain in the further possession of the household
stufi" and the dwelling house, with the appendances and dependencies of
the same, on his paying to the owner of the house 700 guilders in beavers,
which was allowed by the honorable court aforesaid, according to their
honors' verdict thereon pronounced, of date 21 January, A. D. 1674; also
two special mortgages are charged against Eldert Gerbertsen '-^ Cruyff afore-
said, whereof that of Jan Hendrickse Bruyn has the preference according
1 Pieter Pieterse Lassingh, afterwards sold his half of the brewery and lots to Sybrant
Gooseuse Van Sehaick, who o^vned it in I"i35.—Amials of Albany, x, 60.
- See note on page 111.
3 Herbertsen ? G and H were used quite promiscuously, and Goosen was pronounced Rosen.
Albany County Records. 115
to the verdict of the honorable court aforesaid, of date Feb. 4, A. D. 167 f;
wherefore Albert Ryckman,' and Stephanus Van Cortlandt as director of
the colony Renselaerswyck, are agreed, that said Ryckman shall assume
the mortgage of Mr. Jan Hendrickse Bruyn, and that I, Stephanus Van
Cortlandt, as director, will be satisfied with the superstructure and
the appurtenances of the saw mill on Bethlehem kil, and the house at
Bethlehem and the rights, which the aforesaid Cruyff had in Katskil ;
because we find that the effects of the said CruyfF can reach no further ;
provided that the aforesaid Byckman shall be holden to satisfy the said
mortgage of Mr. Bruyn, [and having received] some outstanding debts,
a cow, some iron work, and certain other trifles, we mutually acknowledge
that we are satisfied therewith.
Thus done in Albany, without craft or guile, on this 2nd of June, A.
D. 1675.
s. v. cortlant.'-
x\lbert Janse Ryckman.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, Secretary, etc., and in the
presence of Adriaen Gerritsen, and Andries Teller, commissaries, etc.,
Albert Jansen Ryckman, who [declared] by [these presents that], as he
had made a contract and agreement with Mr. Stephanus Van Cortlant,
director of colony Renselaerswyck, by consent of Jan Hendrickse Bruyn,
for the satisfaction of the junior [of two] mortgages, both of which
the said Bruyn holds against Eldert Gerbertse Cruyfi", so, he, the mort-
gagor, Albert Janse Ryckman, in consideration of the renouncement
which said Henderick Bruyn makes of his claim upon the person of
Eldert Gerbertsen Kruyt [Cruyff], by reason of his right of preference
for his mortgage against said Kruyff, acknowledges that he is bound and
obligated for the payment of said mortgage, assuming the same by these
presents as his own debt, amounting to the sum of three hundred and
nine and ninety guilders and four stuivers, in good whole merchantable
beaver skins, which aforesaid sum of 399 guilders four stuivers and
interest on the same at ten per cent. I, Albert Reeckman, promise to
pay in two installments ; the first, being the just half, in the coming
year, A. D. 1676 ; the other half, a year after, in A. D. 1677, for which
payment he pledges as a valid mortgage and special hypothecation, his
house, brewhouse, and brewkettle, all -is they were bought and the bill of
sale thereof mentions, and in preference also to 700 guilders beaver, for
which the house still stands indebted to the owner, together with a
distiller's kettle, and two heifers, an iron trammel (heiigel) for a saw mill,
an iron pinion, and an iron spindle; and further [he pledges] his person
and estate, real and personal, present and future, nothing excepted, for
the recovery of payment, in case of need, of the aforesaid three hundred
1 Captain Albert Janse Ryckman was a brewer. His house was on the south (?) corner of
Hudson street and Broadway, in 1704. 1T03-3 he was mayor of the city. His mother, Tryntje
Janse, was married to Eldert Gerbertse Cruyff. By his wife, Neeltje Quaclienbos, he had
twelve children, of whom nine were living and spoken of in his will, made in ItSG. He was
buried Jan. 13, 1737, and his wife on 17th of Oct., of the following year.
2 Stephanus Van Cortlandt was son of Oloff Stev. Van Cortlandt. For an account of this
family, see OX'allaghan's Ilistory of New Netherlands i, 213.
116 Mhany County Records.
and ninety-nine guilders and four stuivers, in beavers, without cost and
loss.
In Albany, on this 2nd June, A. D. 1675.
Albert Janse Ryckman.
Adriaen Gerritse.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
On this, the 8d day of Aug., 1678, appeared Jan Hendrick Bruyns
before the secretary, and acknowledged that he is fully paid and satisfied
for the contents of the above standing mortgage, by Albert Janse Ryckman.
Done in Albany, datum xit s^ipra.
Jan Henderck Bruyns.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro : Livingston, Secretary.
The Messieurs commissaries of Albany, colony Renselaerswyck and
Schanhechtade, declare by these presents, that in true rights, free owner-
ship, they do grant and allow to and for the behoof of Mr. Cornells Van
Dyck, chirurgeon, in a certain parcel of land, lying here in Albany, on
the plain,! by and upon Mr. Philip Schuyler's, and Pieter Bogardus,
[land, and having] to the east, a breadth of thirteen and a half rods; to
the south, a length of sixteen and a half rods ; on the west, a breadth of
eleven rods ; and to the north, a length of sixteen rods ; for a pasture for
a horse, and that free and unencumbered ; the same is so done by way of
exchange and barter for a little piece of land on the Rutten kil, of one
and a half morgeus, formerly to him granted by conveyance, of date the
10th of April, A. D. 1673; and which extended so as to inconvenience
the range of the burgesses cattle ; giving therefore full power to the afore-
said Mr. Cornells Van Dyck, his heirs and successors, or those who may
hereafter acquire right and title from him to dispose thereof as he might
do with his own patrimonial estate and effects, and for which he is
empowered to solicit a patent of the right honorable governor general.
Done in Albany, this 5th of June, A. D. 1675.
Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst.
Jacob Schermerhoren.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
The Messieurs commissaries of Albany, colony Renselaerswyck and
Schanhechtade, declare by these presents that, in true rights, free owner-
ship, they do grant, convey and transfer, to and for the behoof of Mr.
Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst, in a certain lot, standing and lying in Albany,
hard by the plain, within the town fence [stockadoes], on the survey (?)
of Rut Aertse's garden, to the east the street; and is at the west side on
the street, in breadth, four rods and two feet; at the south, along the
town's fence, in length nine rods ten feet and four inches; breadth in the
rear or to the east, six feet; to the north the length [is] from the front on
' The plain included the area south of the Rutten kil and east of Pearl street. The Rutten kil
is the covered sewer, crossing Pearl street, about equidistant between Beaver and Howard streets,
and emptying into the river near the foot of State street.
Albany County Records. 117
the street to the rear on the other street; and that free and unencumbei-ed,
without their honors making the least claim any more thereupon, and
acknowledging that they are fully satisfied and paid therefor, giving
therefore full power to the aforesaid Mr. Slichtenhorst, his heirs and
successors, or those who may hereafter acquire right and title from him,
to do with and dispose of the aforesaid lot as he might do with his other
patrimonial estate and effects, granting herewith consent to solicit of the
governor general a patent for the same.
Thus done by the court in Albany, on this 27 May, A. D. 1675.
Jacob Schermerhoren.
Adriaen GtERRETSEN.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
The Messieurs commissaries of Albany, etc., declare by these presents,
that in true rights, free ownership, they do grant, convey and transfer, to
and for the behoof of Adriaen Gerritseu, in a certain lot, standing and
lying in Albany, hard by the plain, within the town's fence, between the
lot of Mr. Slichtenhorst, and Rut Aertse, on the east side the street, and
is at the west side, in front on the street, in breadth, three rods and nine
feet; to the north on Rut Aertse, in length, nine rods and one foot; in
the rear against the other street, being to the east, in breadth, six and
thirty feet; on the south side, in length from the front on the street to
the rear street; and that free and unencumbered, without the grantor's
having the least claim any more upon the same, and acknowledging that
they are fully satisfied and paid therefor, giving therefore full power to
the aforesaid Adriaen Gerritsen, his heirs and successors, or those who
may hereafter receive right and title from him, to do with and dispose of
the aforesaid lot, as he might do with his other patrimonial estate and
effects, grafting him, by these presents, consent to solicit a patent of the
right honorable governor general.
Thus done by the court in Albany, on this 27th of May, A. D. 1675.
Jacob Schermerhoren.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc , and in the
presence of the honorable Messieurs Adriaen Gerritse, and Andries Teller,
commissaries, etc., Sweer Teunissen [Van Velsen],' who declared, that
he had in true rights, free ownership, granted and conveyed, as he by
these presents does grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to and
for the behoof of Jan Cornelise Vyselaer,'- and Lucas Pieterse [Coey-
mans],-* his, the grantor's, certain saw mill, together with the kil whereon
1 Sweer Teuniase Van Velsen, or Van Westbrook, was one of the early settlers of Schenectady,
where he built the first grist mill, in 1069, on the Sand kil, and maintained it until his death,
when it passed by bequest to the Dutch church. He married Maritie Mynderse, widow of Jan
Bareutse Wemp, in ltj64. In the sack of the village of Schenectady, in 1690, he was killed,
probably leaving no children ; for his property was distributed among the children of his
widow, by Wemp, and to the church.
2 Alim Gow.
3 Lucas Pieterse was one of the four brothers Coeymans, who came out in 1636, from Utrecht .
He was probably the same person as Lucas Pieterse Houtsager {houtzaager, wood or timber
sawyei'), mentioned in the records.
118 Albany County Records.
the mill stands, and two morgens of arable land (houidandt) , lying in the
colony Renselaerswyck, up the [Hudson] river, on the east bank over
against Stoney point {stecne hoeck), before this called Poesten mill,'
together with free egress and a road along the hill, by Pieter Pieterse
Van Woggelum's,- to the shore, as it has been used before this ; which
land is a part of the patent granted to him, the grantor, by Governor
Richard Nicols, of date the I3th day of April, A. D. 1667 ; and that free
and unencumbered, with no claim, standing or issuing against it, except
the lord's right, without the grantor's making the least claim any more
upon it, and acknowledging that he is fully satisfied and paid therefor,
the first penny with the last; giving therefore full power to the aforesaid
Jan Cornelise Yyselaer, and Lucas Pieterse, their heirs and successors,
or those who may hereafter acquire right and title from them, to do with
and dispose of the same, as they might do with their other patrimonial
estates and efi"ects ; promising to defend the same against all persons, and
to free it from all trouble, claims and charges, which are lawful, and never
moi'e to do or sufi"er anything to be done against the same, either with or
without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 25th of June, A. D. 1675.
SWEER ThOONUSSEN.
Adriaen Gerritsen.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in the
presence of the honorable Adriaen Gerritsen, and Andries Teller, com-
missaries, etc., Dirck Hesseling, who declared that he had in true rights,
free ownership, granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant
and convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of Jacob
Heviek, a little parcel or lot of land, lying at Lubberden land, in the
colony Renselaerswyck, bounded on the east by the highway; to the
west, the river bank; to the south, Henderick Reur, deceased; and to
the north, Gerrit Swart; breadth, eighty wood feet; and length, from the
river bank up to the highway ; and that free and unencumbered, excepting
the lord's [patroon's ?] right, which he does by virtue of a decree of the
court, the two certain sentences made against Dirck Schelluyne, the first
owner, etc.
[This paper is not executed].
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in the
presence of the afternamed witnesses : Volkert Janse Douw, and Pieter
Winne, who declare that, in friendship and amity, they have bargained
with each other for a half of the island, lying over against {de Paerde
1 Hence, perhaps, Poesten kil, the name given to a stream in Rensselaer county. In Dntch,
the noun poesten signifies bellows — the verb jMesten, to puff or blow.
2 Pieter Pieterse Van Woggelum was probably a sou of Pieter Adriaeuse Van W^oggelnm,
alias Soegemackelyck, who was one of the first proprietors of Schenectady. Pieter Pieterse
Van Woggelum early became possessed of the land, on which the present city of Troy
stands, which he sold to Dirk Van Der Heyden. The latter conveyed this farm to his three
sons : Jacob, David, and Mattys.— Deec^s, v 325 ; Woodvxyrth'' s Troy, 2d ed., passim.
County Records. 11 Q
hoeclc)^^ Horse Point, and in the manner following : Firstly. — Volkert
Janse acknowledged, that he had sold, and Pieter Winne, that he had
bought of him, the aforesaid half island, lying as aforesaid over against
Paerde Hoeck, which was aforetime named Constapel's island. (The
other half of which at present belongs to Teunis Spitsbergen, and is leased
by Marten Cornelissen [Van Buren]),.with the half the house, barn and
rick, and all that is thereon fast by earth and nailed ; the same shall be
delivered free and unencumbered to the buyer, only excepting the lord's
[patroon's?] right. For which aforesaid half island, with the half of the
house, barn and rick, Pieter Winne promises to pay the number of nine
and sixty good whole merchantable beaver skins, six pieces [skins] of
which he shall pay down to the seller's wife; the remainder in three
installments, each time twenty-one beavers, of which the first shall be on
the first of November, next coming 5 the second on the first of November,
A. D. 1676 ; and the third or last installment, on the first of November,
A. D. 1677. Further, it is hereby agreed and conditioned, that, as the
aforesaid half island is still under lease to Marten Cornelise for the term
of six years, from the first of May last, the lease shall have its full efi'ect;
and as [it is rented] for fifty-six schepels of wheat yearly for the whole
island, as the seller says, the buyer shall receive five years' rent thereof,
and the seller the rent of the current year, each time twenty-eight
schepels for the half; wherewith the contracting parties acknowledge
that they are well satisfied ; pledging hereto for the performance of this
contract their respective persons and estates, real and personal, present and
future.
Thus done in Albany, in the presence of Adriaen Gerritsen, and
Andries Teller, as witnesses, hereto called on this 26th of July, A. D. 1675.
Pieter Winne.
Adriaen Gerretsen.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in the
presence of the honorable Adriaen Gerritsen, and Andries Teller, com-
missaries, etc., Mr. Jan Hendrickse Bruyns, who declared that he, in
true rights, free ownership, had granted, conveyed and transferred, as he
by these presents does [grant, etc.], to and for the behoof of Myndert Frede-
rickse Smit, here in Albany, his just third part of land, to him belonging,
in company with Jan Clute and Jurriaen Teunissen, with all the right and
title, which he, the grantor, therein has, according to patent thereof, from
the right honorable Governor General Nicols, of date the 25th of May,
A. D. 1667, whereto reference is made; and that free and unencumbered,
with no claim, standing or issuing against the same, excepting the lord's
[duke's] right, without the grantor's making the least claim any more
against it, and acknowledging, that he is fully satisfied and paid for the
same, the first with the last penny, by him, Myndert Frederickse, giving
therefore plenam actionem cessain, and full power to the aforesaid Myn-
dert Frederickse, his heirs and successors, or those who hereafter may
acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid
Paerde Hoeck is spoken of as early as 1643.— 0'' Gallaghmi's HlMoryof New Netherland,i,AM).
120 Albany County Records.
third part of land and the appendances of the same, as he mi^ht do with
his patrimonial estate and effects; promising to defend said third part of
land and appendances of the same, against all persons, and to free it from
all trouble, claims and charges, which are lawful, and further, never more
to do or suffer anything to be done against the same, either with or
without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor by law.
Done in Albany, this 7th of August, A. D. 1675.
A J . ri * Jan Heinderck Bruyns.
Adriaen brerretsen.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, secretary, etc., and in the
presence of honorable Adriaen Gerritsen, and Anderies Teller, com-
missaries, etc., Mr. Gerrit Swart, and Mr. Adriaen Van Ilpendam, as
administrators of the estate of Jan Stuart, deceased, who declare by these
presents, that they have granted and conveyed, and in true rights, free
ownership, have transferred to and for the behoof of Lourens Van Alen,
for a certain house and lot of the aforesaid Jan Stuart, standing and
lying in Albany, on the hill, between the house of Evert Janse Kuyper
[Cooper], and Wynant Gerritse [Van der Poel], and said lot is according
to conveyance from Jan Coneel, of date 20 Aug., A. D. 1G70 ; breadth,
twelve feet seven and a half inches, Rynland measure ; and length to the
rear, six rods and five feet, or according to the bill of sale, as large as it
lies inclosed in fence ; which being measured by the surveyor, was found
to be on Evert Jansen's side, six rods * * * and two inches ; on Melgert
Wynants' side, length six rods six feet and one inch ; breadth in the rear,
one rod * * ten inches; in front to the street on the hill [?], breadth
one rod * * * ten inches, Rynland measure; and that free and unen-
cumbered, with no claim, standing or issuing against the same, excepting
the lord's [duke's?] right, without the grantor's in aforesaid character
[of administrators], making any further claim upon it, also acknowledging,
that they have been fully satisfied and paid by said Lourens Van Alen,
the first penny with the last, moreover giving full power to said Lourens
Van Alen, his heirs and successors, or those who hereafter may acquire
right and title from him, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house
and lot, as he might do with his patrimonial estate and effects ; promising
to defend said house and lot from all persons, and to free it from all
trouble, claims and charges, which are lawful, and never more to do or
suffer anything to be done against the same, cither with or without law
in any manner- whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, 11th of Aug., A. D. 1675.
Qr. SWARTT.
Adriaen Gerretsen. Adriaen Van Ilpendam.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Secretary.
1 Melgert Wynaiitse Van der Poel, gunstocker, was a son of Wynant Van der Poel. By
his two wives : Ariaantje Verplanck, and Elizabeth Teller widow of Abraham Van Tricht, he
had ten children, seven sons and three daughters. His lot was in State street, fronting the
Port. He was not living Sept. 19, 1710.
Albany County Records. 121
Appeared before me Robert Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony
Renselaerswyck, etc., and in the presence of the honorable commissaries
of the same jurisdiction. Major Abraham Staets, and Adriaen Gerritz,
Jurian Teunissen Tappen,' who acknowledges that he is well and truly
indebted to Mr. Philip Schuyler, in the quantity of one hundred and fifty
good and merchantable beavers, growing out of a matter of moneys paid
to Jurian Teunise to his content, which aforesaid hundred and fifty
beavers the mortgagor promises to pay to Mr. Schuyler or his order,
within the space of one year, commencing on the first of August, A. D.
1675, with interest at ten per cent., pledging therefor specially his house
and lot, lying here in Albany, together with his farm,"- with horses and
cattle, and generally his person and estate, real and personal, present and
future, without exception, submitting the same to the force of all the
duke's (Jieeren') laws and judges, to procure, if need be, the payment
thereof without cost and loss.
Done in Albany, the 8th of September, 1675.
JUREJAN TUNSEN.
Ahram Staes.
Adriaen Gerretsen.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Secry.
Appeared before me Robert Livingston, secretary of Albany, etc., and
in the presence of the afternamed witnesses, INIr. Nehemiah Pearse, and
Samuel Holman, who declare that they, in friendship and amity, have
agreed and contracted with each other about the sale of a house, in
manner following: First. — Nehemiah acknowledges that he has sold,
and Samuel Holman, that he has bought of him, his, Nehemiah Pearse's,
house and lot, lying here on the hill, where now Elias Van Ravesteyn
lives, for which he, the buyer, promises to pay to the seller the sum of
thirty pound sterling, in Boston money, and that on or before the 21st of
July, 1676, coming, to wit, twenty pounds here in Albany in dufi"els and
stroudwaters, free from all freight and customs, the duffels at 40 per cent,
advance on England, and the stroudwaters at 50 per cent; and the remaining
ten pounds as the parties can agree, to wit, to be paid out of such goods
as said Holman shall bring up here, and if Nehemiah Pearse does not
like such goods as said Holman shall bring here, he must wait until the
second journey, always understanding that said Pearse shall have a choice
of said Holman's wares ; as it regards the rent of the aforesaid house, the
seller shall receive it until the first of June next coming ; but the buyer
shall from this time forward have possession of said house, and the seller
shall provide and well point with lime, the pan tiles lying upon the afore-
said house; with which the contracting parties are mutually well satisfied
as being arranged without craft or guile, and the respective parties pledge
their persons and estates for the observance of these presents.
Thus done in Albany, in presence of Jan Byvanck,^ and Dirk Wesselse
1 Perhaps the same person as Juriaen Tetmise Glazemaker.
2 This farm '.ay on the east bank of the Hudson river, and on the north side of the Wynants kil.
3 Jan Byvanck of Oldenzee, Holland, was born in 1637. In 1666 he married Bolitje Evertse
Duyching, of New York ; and in 1602 he married Sara Frans, of the same place. Of his
children, three: Heudricus, Gerrit and Maria, are recorded in the records of the Albany church.
He probably had other childi-en, who settled in New York.
Hist. Col. Hi. 16
122 Albany County Records.
[Ten Broeck], as witnesses hereto called, this twenty-first clay of
October, 1675.
Nehemiah Pears.
Samuell Holm an.
Jan Byvanck.
Dlerck Wesaelse.
Appeared before me Robert Livingston, secretary of Albany, etc., and
in presence of the afternamed witnesses: Elmer Otte,' and the honorable
Domine Nicholas Van Renselaer,- who declare that they, in friendship
and amity, have agreed and contracted with each other, about the sale of
a house and lot, standing and lying here in Albany, in Joncker [now
State] street, being a corner house, bounded on the west by the house of
Johannes Witthardt, and on the east the highway, in manner following:
First. — Helmer Otten acknowledges that he has sold, and Dom.
Nicholas Van Renselaer that he has bought the aforesaid house and lot,
for which he, the buyer, promises to pay to the seller the sum of two hundred
good merchantable beavers, in three payments, to wit, a third part of the
two hundred beavers on the first of April, 1676, and the third part on
the first of January, 1677, and the third third part on the first of April,
1678 ; the seller promises to make the aforesaid house water tight, roof
tight, and glass tight, also to leave ten posts for the fence; it being under-
stood that the seller has nothing to do with the cellar only to make the
glass tight. The seller also promises to furnish sureties against all
trouble, claims or charges, and also to give a proper conveyance thereof
to the buyer, so soon as the last installment is paid. The seller has made
delivery of the aforesaid house and lot to the buyer to-day ; about which
the contracting parties are mutually well satisfied as being done without
craft or guile ; the parties respectively pledging their persons and estates
for the observance of the same.
Thus done in Albany, in the presence of Jan Byvanck, and Juriaen
Janse Groenwout,-^ as witnesses, hereto invited, on this 6 Nov., 1675, and
in the 27th year of the reign of our sovereign Lord, Charles, by the grace
of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, defender of the
faith, etc.
Helmer Otten.
NicoLAUs Van Rensselaer.
Jan Bi/vanch.
This is the mark -\- of Juriaen Janse Groenwout^ with his own hand set.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston.
Appeared [before] me Robert Livingston, secretary, etc., in the presence
of the afternamed witnesses, Christopher Skaysse, and Samuel Massie,
1 Helmer Otten was a baker. His wife, AdriaaDtje Arentse, was daughter of Arent Andriese
Bratt, one of the first proprietors of Schenectady. In 1670 he purchased a bouwery of 26
morgens at Schenectady of Pieter Adriaense Van Wog^elum, alias Soegemaclielyck, and within
a few years died, leaving one daughter, Catharyna, who subsequently married Gerrit Symonse
Veeder. His widow married Ryer Schermerhorn, who became possessed of Otten's bouwery,
portions of which are still held by the family.
2 See O'Callaghan's History of New Netherlands, i, 123.
3 Juriaen Janse Groenwout was a licensed butcher in Albany, in 1070. His wife was Maritie
Tomase Mingael, widow of Cornells Teunise Bosch [Van VV^estbroeck], by whom he had a
daughter, Wyntie, wife of Pieter Bogardus. She was not living in 1664.
Albany County Records. 123
who acknowledge that they are justly and honestly indebted, etc , and in
arrears to Mr. Nehemiah Pears, for the use of Mr. [Samuel] Wilson, in
the sum of eight hundred and thirty-eight guilders, seewant, for goods,
received to theirs atisfaction, to be paid in beavers, seewant, or wheat of
beavers value, on or before the 25th of March, 1676, pledging therefor
generally and specially their persons and estates, jointly and severally,
real and personal, present and future, nothing excepted, submitting the
same to the force of all the duke's (heeren) laws and judges, to promote
the payment thereof if need be, without cost or loss.
Done in Albany, in the presence of Dirk Albertse Bradt, and Johannes
Wandelaer, as witnesses hereto invited, on this 4th day of December, 1675.
Christopher Skaysse.
SaiMI-P Massie.
jDirck Albertse BratJ
Johannes de Wandelaer.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Secretary.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, secrr., etc., and in the presence of
these afternamed witnesses, Richard Pretty, who declared that he was
fully paid by Jan Coneel as it respects the mortgage, which he had upon
said Jan Coneel's house and lot in Albany, inasmuch as Mr. Andries
Teller has promised to satisfy said Pretty to his content, according to
contract, witnessing the same with his own signature on this 31st day of
December, 1675, in Albany, in presence of Mr. Nehemiah Pears, and
James Penniman, as witnesses hereto called.
Richard Pretty.
Nehemiah Pears.
James Peniman.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robert Livingston, secretary, etc., and in the
presence of the honorable commissaries, etc., Mr. Philip Schuyler, and
Pieter Winne, Dirk Henderickse Sweedt,'^ who declared that he in true
rights, free ownership, has granted, conveyed and transferred by these
presents, to and for the behoof of Pieter Du Moree, for a certain lot of
land lying behind the Kinderhoeck ; to the west of the kil, to the south
of Jan Martensen,-* to the east of Jan Martensen, and that free and
unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against it, excepting
the lord's right, without the grantor's having the least claim any more
upon the same, and acknowledging himself fully satisfied and paid there-
for, the first penny with the last, giving therefore jjfenajn actionem cessam,
and full power to the aforesaid Pieter Du Moree, his heirs and successors,
or those who may hereafter acquire title from him, to do with and
dispose of the aforesaid lot as he might do with his patrimonial estate
and effects ; promising to defend the same against all persons, and to free
1 Dirk Albertae Bratt was one of the five sons of Albertse Andriese Bratt.
2 Or Dirk Hendrickse Bye de Sweedt.
3 Probably Jan Marteuse VVever, or De Wever, who, in 1057, owned a house near Fort
Orange. Page 60.
124 Albany County Records.
it from all actions, claims and charges, wliicli may hereafter arise an<l
are lawful, and further, never more to do or allow anything to be done
against the same, either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever,
under obligation as provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the 7th of March, 167f .
This is the mark of Sarah -(- Veriiaele, wife of Dirk Hendrikse,
with her own hand set.
Philip Scliui/hr.
Pietcr Winne.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, secretary, etc., and in the presence
of the honorable commissaries, etc., Mr. Adriaen Gerritse [Papendorp],
and Richard Pretty, Cornells Teunisse, who acknowledged that he is well
and truly indebted and in arrears to Mr. Andries Teller, merchant, here
in the sum of nine hundred and seventy guilders in beavers, at eight
guilders for a merchantable beaver, and a hundred and fifty-four guilders
in seewant, growing out of merchandise, received to his content, which
aforesaid nine hundred and seventy-one guilders in beavers, and one
hundred and fifty-four guilders seewant, the mortgagor promises to pay
to Mr. Teller or his order in manner following. First. — Four hundred
guilders in beavers, he, the mortgagor, promises to pay on the first of
November next coming, and the remaining five hundred and seventy-one
guilders in beavers, and one hundred and fifty-four guilders seewant in
January, February or March, 167f , and failing [in the payment] of the
aforesaid five hundred and seventy-one guilders beavers, and one hundred
and fifty-four guilders seewant; the mortgagor shall be holden to pay
interest, at ten per cent yearly ; pledging specially his, the mortgagor's,
two cows, five heifers in their third year, two gelded horses, two mares,
one of five and the other of seven years of age, and seventy schepel of
winter wheat (cooren^ sowed, which at present stands upon the land, and
all on the bouwery at Paepsknee, which the mortgagor at present possesses,
and generally his person and estate, real and personal, present and future,
nothing excepted, submitting the same to the force of all the duke's laws
and judges for the recovery if need be of the payment thereof, without
cost and loss.
Done in Albany, on this 5th day of April, 1676.
CORNELUS TeUNISZ.I
Adriaen Gerretsen.
Richard Pretty.
Before me,
Ro. Livingston. Seer.
Appeared before me Robert Livingston, secretary, etc., and in presence
of the honorable commissaries, etc., Mr. Adriaen Gerritse [Papendorp],
and Mr. Richard Pretty; Pieter Meese [Vrooman], and his wife, Volkje
Pieterse, who declare that they, in true rights, free ownership, have
1 Cornelus Teunisse Van Vechten, alias Keesom, was a son of Teunis Dirkse Van
Vechten, and lived at Paepsljnee. He had two wives : 1st, Annatie Leendertse ; and 2nd,
Maria Lucaee, widow of Jacob Claas, wliom he married in 1689. He had a large family of
children, among whom were at least four sons: Lucas, Salomon, Dirk, Leendert.
Albany County Records. 125
granted, conveyed and transferred by these presents, to and for the
behoof of Mr. Frederic Phillipse, a merchant of New York, in their
house and lot, standing and lying hard by the church of this town, in
Joncker [now State] street, next the house of Mr. Jan Withart, on the
one side, and the house that Mr. [DeJ Laval owned, and that Pieter
Hartgers caused to be built on the other side, as it at present lies inclosed
in fence; and that free and unencumbered, except the sum of eighty
beavers, which Pieter Meese Vrooman has assigned to his son Matthys
Pieterse Vrooman, upon the aforesaid house, according to instrument of
date the 18th of February, 167|, with no other claim, standing or issuing
against the same, excepting the duke's (heerensf/n') right, without the
grantor's making the least claim any more upon the same, and acknow-
ledging that he is fully satisfied and paid for the same the first penny as
well as the last, giving therefore plenam actionem cessam, and full power
to the aforesaid Frederic Phillipse, his heirs and sucsessors, or those who
hereafter may acquire title from them, to do with and dispose of said
house and lot, as they might do with their patrimonial estate and eff"ects;
promising to defend the same against all persons, and to free it from all
actions, claims and charges, which may hereafter arise and are lawful,
and further, neither to do nor suffer anything to be done against the
same, either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obli-
gation as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, on this 9th day of May, 1676.
Pieter Meesen Vrooman.
Adriaen Gerretsen. Folcketen Pieters.
Richard Pretty.
In my presence,
Ko. Livingston, Seer.
Volkje Pieterse, widow of the late P. Meese Vrooman, brought the
following satisfaction under the hand of Frederick Flipsen respecting the
house mentioned in the aforesaid conveyance :
I, the subscriber, give permission to Folckie Pieterse, in regard to a
mortgage, which I have hitherto had upon her house, that said Volkje
may receive her money in full, and that I have no more right or claim
upon said house.
New York, this 30th of May, 1685.
Frederik Flipsen.
Thus registered at the request of said Volkje Pieterse.
RobT Livingston, Seer.
The messieurs commissaries of Albany, colony Renselaerswyck and
Schaenhechtady, declare by these presents that they, in true rights, free
ownership, do grant, convey and transfer to and for the behoof of Jacob
Tysse Van der Heyden,J in a certain lot, standing and lying in Albany,
hard by the Plain, within the town's fence [stockadoes], on the corner
of the Plain street; bi-eadth on the road, twenty-seven feet and a half;
on the road in the rear, against the new grave yard (kerkhof), eleven
feet; south, the town's fence, three rods; north, Jan Clute's lot, three
1 Jacob Tysse Van der Heyden was a tailor in New Amsterdam, in 1653. lu 1655, he
married Anna Hals, in Amsterdam, and soon after settled in Beverwyck. In 1691 lie was not
living ; his widow was then keeping a public house. He left one son, Dirk.
126 Alhany County Records.
rods; and that free and unencumbered, without the grantor's having
the least claim any more upon it (being granted in recompense or requital
for his lot and house, which he had on the hill, without the town's gate'
by Rosseboom's), giving therefore ^j?e«(M>i actionem cessam, and full power
to the aforesaid Jacob Tyssen Van der Heyden, his heirs and successors,
or those who hereafter may acquire title from him, to do with and dispose
of the aforesaid lot as he might do with his other patrimonial estate and
effects, granting herewith consent to solicit from the right honorable
governor general a patent (grondbrief).
Thus done by the honorable court in Albany, on this 20th of May, 1676.
Adriaen Gerretsen.
Richard Pretty.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, secretary, etc., and in presence of
the honorable commissaries, etc., Mr. Adriaen Gerritse, and Mr. Richard
Pretty, Jacob Tysse Van der Heyden, who declared that he had sold,
granted and conveyed as he by these presents does grant and convey in
real and actual possession to and for the behoof of Willem Loveridge, his
lot, lying in Albany, hard by the Plain, within the town's fence, on the
corner of the Plain street; breadth on the road, seven and twenty feet;
and on the road in the rear, against the new grave yard (kerkhojf), eleven
feet; south in length, three rods; and north, three rods; which the
grantor does by virtue of the conveyance, received by him from the
honorable commissaries, of date the 20th of May, 1676, whereto reference
is made, besides granting him consent to solicit a patent from the right
honorable the governor general ; and that free and unencumbered, with
no claim standing or issuing against it, excepting the duke's right,
without the grantor's making the least claim any more against the same,
and acknowledging that he is fully satisfied and paid therefor, giving,
therefore ^:>^e?tam actionem cesscim, and full power to said Willem
Loveridge,- his heirs and successors, and those who hereafter may acquire
title from him, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid lot, as he might do
with his other patrimonial estate and effects ; promising to defend the
same against all persons, and free it from all trouble, claims and charges,
which may hereafter arise, and never more to do or suffer anything to be
done against the same, either with or without law, in any manner
whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, on this 20th day of May, 1676.
Jacob Tyssen Van der Heyden.
Adriaen Gerretsen.
Richard Pretty.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
J This gate was near the junction of North Pearl and Steuben streets.
2 Willem Loveridge, Senior, owned a farm at Catskil, in 1680, and petitioned for an addition
to it of 40 acres. Tte Willem Loveridge above, was probably Willem Loveridge, Junior. He
was accused, in 1676, of charging the Dutch with selling the Northern Indians gunpowder and
imprisoned until he prove the charge, failing of which he was fined 20 beavers. In 1678, he,
with others, was condemned and sentenced for setting up a scandalous tree before the door of
one Thompson, and in extenuation he writes, that it is the custom of the place ; nevertheless
his sentence was confirmed.— ^'wg'^isA Manuscripts.
Albany County Records. 127
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, secretary, etc., and in the presence
of the afternamed witnesses, Jan Janse Bleecker," and Jacob Sanderse
Grlen, attorneys for Jan Hendrickse Van Bael of the one side, and Mr.
Timothy Cooper of the other side, who dechired, in friendship and amity,
that they had covenanted and agreed with each other, in regard to the
sale of a house and lot, standing and lying here in Albany on the hill, in
breadth and length as it lies in fence; to the south bounding upon the
house of Jan Tomase, and to the north Marte Hoffman,'^ and east and
west the street, according to the patent of the right honorable governor
general R. Nicolls, of date the oOth of April, 1667. First.— T^he afore-
said attorneys acknowledge, that they have sold, and Timothy Cooper,
that he has bought, the aforesaid house and lot, with all (hat is fast by
earth and nailed, for which he. Cooper, promises to pay to the sellers or
their order, the sum of seventy good whole merchantable beavers of one
and a half pounds a piece, one with another, in two installments, a just
half each; the first installment in the month of July next coming, and
the last in the month of July, 1677; the sellers promising to deliver the
aforesaid house and lot in their present condition ; so soon as the first
installment is paid, a full conveyance [shall be given], and the patent
with the last installment, only excepting the lord's right, but as the
aforesaid house is occupied by Jacob Ten Eyck,-^ who has leased the
house until, the first of May, 1677, the rent comes to the seller [buyer?],
from the time the first payment is made, with which the contracting par-
ties are mutually well satisfied as being done without craft or guile, said
parties respectively pledging their persons and estates, for the perform-
ance of these [conditions].
Thus done in xilbany, in the presence of Tho. Sharp, and W'". Parker,
as witnesses hereto invited, on this 26th of May, and in the 27th year of
the reign of our sovereign lord Charles, by the grace of Grod, king of Grreat
Britain, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, etc., Annoq. Dom. 1676.
Jan Jansz Bleeker.
Testes. Jacob Sanderse Glen.^
Thos. Sharp. Timothy Cooper.
W"}' Parker.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Secretary.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, secretary, etc., and in the presence
of the honorable Major Ab'". Staas, and Adriaen Gerritse, commissaries,
1 Jau Janse Bleecker was born in 1641, in Meppel, province of Overyssel ; he came to
Albany, in 1R58. He was for several years a magistrate, recorder of the city, member of
the general assembly, and, in 1700, mayor. By his wife, Margaret Rutse, daughter of Rutger
Jacobsen, he had nine children. He died 21st of November, 1732, aged ninety-one years and
was buried in the church.
2 Marten Hoflfman came from New York, where, in 1675, he owned a house and lot, which
he sold to Jno. Manning.— English Manuscripts.
3 Jacob Coenradse Ten Eyck was probably a son of Coenrad I'en Eyck, of New York. He
was by trade a shoemaker; by his wife, Geertje Coemans, daughter (?) of Barent Coemans,
he had four sons : Coenrat, Barent, Audries, and Hendrik ; and two daughters : Mayke, and
Jenneke. His widow made her will in 1716, proved in 1736. She died 1 March, 1736.
4 Jacob Sanderse Glen was the eldest son of Alexander Leendertse Glen. He settled in
Albany, whilst the rest of the family removed to Schenectady. By his wife, Catharine Van
Witbeck, he had three sons and two daughters. Alter his death, in 1083, his widow married
Jonas Volkertse Douw. In 1680 he owned a lot on the south side of State street, the second
west of Pearl street, which was afterwards occupied by Harmanus Wendell, who married his
daughter Anna.
128 Albany Gounty Records.
etc., Mr. Neliemiah Pears, who declared, that he had granted and
conveyed, as he by these presents does grant and convey, in real and
actual possession, to and for the behoof of Mr. Samuel Holrqan, his house
and lot, lying in Albany, on the hill, with all that therein is last by earth
and nailed; bounded on the east side by Claes Van liotterdam, on the
south side Gerrit Lansing, on the north and west sides by the highway;
breadth in front on the street, twenty-five feet ; and in the rear on Gerrit
Lansing's it stretches from the upper corner down in a straight line along
said Lansing's house drip free, and is in the rear fourteen feet, less two
inches broad; and the length on the south side is four rods six feet and
three inches; all as it at present lies enclosed in fence, which he, the
grantor, does [convey] by virtue of a conveyance, received by him from
Evert Janse Wendell, of date the 21st of April, 1675, to which reference
is made, and that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or
issuing against it, excepting the lord's right, without the grantor's making
the least claim any more upon the same ; acknowledging that he is fully-
satisfied and paid therefor, giving therefore full power to the said Samuel
Holman, his heirs and successor, or those who may hereafter acquire right
and title from him, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house and lot
as he might do with his other patrimonial estate and efi'ects ; promising to
defend the same against all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims
or charges, which may hereafter arise, and never more to do or suffer any-
thing to be done against the same, either with or without law in any
manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, this 5th of July, 1676.
Nehemiah Pearce.
Ahram Sfaas.
Adriaen Gerretsen.
Acknowledged before me,
Ko. Livingston, Secretary.
On this sixth day of July, 1676, appeared before me Robert Living-
ston, secretary, etc., and in presence of the afteruamed witness. Captain
Philip Schuyler, who acknowledges that he is well and truly indebted and
in arrears to Mr. Jeronimus Ebbink,i in the quantity of an hundred and
fifty good and merchantable beaver skins, growing out of the second
payment on the bouwery, bought by Juriaen Teunisse [Glasemaker, or
Tappen], of Madam Ebbink, which aforesaid hundred and fifty beavers the
mortgagor promises to pay to Mr. Ebbink, or to his order, or to send to
him before or on the first day of August next coming, for which payment
pledging his person and estate, real and personal, present and future,
nothing excepted, submitting the same to the force of all the duke's
{Jieereri] laws and judges, to promote the payment (if need be) thereof,
without cost and loss.
Done in Albany, of date ut supra.
Philip Schuyler.
Adriaen Gerretsen.
Willem Teller.
In my presence,
Eo : Livingston, Secretary.
1 In 1659, 16(il, aud 1673, he was schepeu in New York. Madam Ebbiugh was the widow of
the late Johan De Hulter, and daughter of Johannes De Laet.
Albany County Records. 129
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, secretary, etc., and in the presence
of the afternamed witnesses, Juriaen Teunise Tappen, who promised to
deliver to Captain Philip Schuyler, the quantity of sixty ankers of good
and merchantable rum (which he shall receive from Mr. [De] La Vail,
iu the sale of his house), growing out of the second payment on the
bouwery, which said Schuyler has paid for Juriaen Teunise, and that in
the space of three months after the date of the contract, for which [pay-
ment] pledging his person and estate, real and personal, present and
future, nothing excepted, submitting the same to the force of the duke's
(lieeren) laws and judges, to promote the payment thereof, if need be,
without cost and loss.
Done in Albany, in the presence of Major Abr'" Staas, and Richard
Pretty, as witnesses, hereto invited, on this 7th day of July, 1676.
Jure Tunissen.
Abram Staas.
Richard Pretty.
I being present,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, secretary, etc., in the presence of
the honorable commissaries, etc., Mr. Adriaen Gerritse, and Mr. Richard
Pretty, Mr. Jeronimus Ebbink, husband and guardian of Madam
Johanna de Laet, who declared that he had, in true rights, free owner-
ship, granted, conveyed and transferred to and for the behoof of Jurian
Teunisse Tappen, in a certain bouwery, lying in the colony Renselaers-
wyck, where Jurian aforesaid at present dwells, with dwelling house,
barn and two ricks, likewise eight draft horses, among which six mares,
and two geldings, and four cows, moreover all the land, as well arable as
pasture land, as the same lies in fence between two kils,i all by virtue of
the contract and conveyance thereof, passed between Mr. Jeremias Van
Renselaer, deceased, late director of the colony before named, and Madam
Johanna De Laet for her tenth part, being her just tenth part of the
colony, the same being of date of the 2lst of June, 1674, whereto refer-
ence is made, only excepting the lord's right, without the grantor's
having the least claim any more upon the same, acknowledging that he is
fully satisfied and paid therefor, the first penny with the last, giving
therefore plenam actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid Jurian
Teunise 1'appen, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter
acquire right and title from him, to dispose of the aforesaid bouwery and
appurtenances, as he might do with his own patrimonial estate and effects;
promising to defend the same against all persons, and to free it from all
trouble, claims and charges, which are lawful, and further, never more to
do or suffer anything to be done against the same, either with or without
1 In 1674 {Becords, p. 250), Jeronimus Ebbingh owned a bouwery on the north side of the
Wynants ki). The two kils, above mentioned, were perhaps the Wynants and Poesten kils.
In 1675, Pieter Pieterse Van Woggelum owned a bouwery, south of the Poesten kil (Ibid.,
p. 271). Ebbingh's and Van Woggelum's bouweries comprised the ground, now covered by
the city of Troy. This tract was purchased in 1720 by Dirk Vanderheyden, consisting of 490
acres, subject to an annual rent to the patroon of three bushels and three pecks of wheat and
four fat fowls. See Woodworth's Reminiscences of Troy, 2d ed., p. 8.
Hist. Col. Hi. 17
130 Albany County Records.
law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor,
according to law.
Done in Albany, the 7th of July, 1676.
Jeronimus Ebbingh.
Adriaen Gerretse.
Richard Pretty.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, secretary, and in presence of the
honorable Adriaen Gerritse, and Richard Pretty, commissaries, etc.,
Stoifel Janse Abell, who declared that he had in true rights, free owner-
ship, granted, conveyed and transferred, as he by these presents does
grant and convey, in actual and real possession, to and for the behoof of
Claas Janse Stavast, his, grantor's, house and lot, standing and lying in
Albany, bounded to the south by Claas Jansen's, to the north by Leendert
Philipse [Conyn], to the east by the river, and to the west by the high-
way, and is in length, nine rods ; and in breadth, thirty-six wood feet ; and
that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against
the same, only excepting the lord's right, which he does by virtue of the
patent, of date 30th of April, 1667, to him granted by the governor,
Richard Nicolls, and acknowledging, that he is fully paid and satisfied
therefor, the first penny with the last, giving therefore full power to the
aforesaid Claes Janse Stavast, his heirs and successors, or those who
hereafter may acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of
the aforesaid house and lot, as he might do with his patrimonial estate and
eflfects ; promising to defend the same against all persons, and to free it
from all trouble, claims and charges, which are lawful, and further, never
more to do or suffer anything to be done against the same, either with or
without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the 25th July, 1676.
Stoffel Janse Abeel.
Adriaen Gerretsen.
Richard Pretty.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, secretary, etc., and in presence of
the honorable Adriaen Gerritse, and Mr. Richard Pretty, commissaries,
etc.. Captain Hans Heudrickse, and Johannes Wendell, who declared
that they do, in true rights, free ownership, grant, convey and transfer to
and for the behoof of Hendrick Jillise Meyer,^ in their grantor's, two-
third's part of a house and lot, standing and lying in New York, in the
Pearl street, their inheritance as lawful heirs of Gillis Pieterse,^
decea.sed, whereof the other third part belongs to Hendrick Gillise as his
inheritance of the third part, all the elFects of Gillis Pieterse, deceased,
according to the will. The house is bounded to the south, by the fort
in Pearl street; to the east, by Gillis Pieterse; to the west, by Jan
1 In 170.3, cordwainer of New York.— English Manuscrijits.
^ In 1651 and 1665, he owned lots in Beverwyck.— .Recwd^s, p. 59, 184, 195.
Albany County Records. 131
Scepmoes; and is in breadth, in front on the street, on the nortli side,
two rods five feet ; in the rear, on the south side, two rods four feet and
five inches ; in length, on the west side, next Jan Janse Scepmoes, eight
rods eight feet and four inches; and on the east side, next Gillis Pieterse,
eight rods eight feet and six inches, amounting altogether to twenty-one
rods nine feet three inches, and three barleycorns ; and that free and
unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against the same, only
excepting the lord's right, which they do by virtue of the patent, of date
the tenth of June, 1667, granted to Gillis Pieterse, by the governor,
Richard Nicolls, which patent is left with them, as being participants in
the hereditary goods of Gillis Pieterse, and they, the grantors, acknow-
ledge, that they are fully paid and satisfied, the first penny with the last,
for their two-thirds, which they claim in the aforesaid house, giving
therefore pJenam actionem cessani, and full power to the aforenamed
Henderick Gillise Myer, his heirs and successors, or those who may
hereafter acquire right and title from him, to do with and to dispose of
the aforesaid house and lot, as he might do with his patrimonial estate
and effects; promising to defend the same against all persons, and to free
it from all trouble, claims and charges as is right, and further, never
more to do or suffer anything to be done against the same, either with or
without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the 25th of July, 1676.
Hans Heindrickse.i
Johannes Wendel.2
Adriaen Gerretsen.
Richard Pretty.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
The Messieurs commissaries of Albany, colony Renselaerswyck and
Schanhechtady, declare by these presents, that they do, in true rights,
free ownership, grant, convey and transfer, to and for the behoof of the
diaconate here in Albany, in a certain lot, standing and lying in Albany,
hard by the plain within the town's fence, on the corner of the Plain
street, bounded on the south side by the town's fence [stockadoes] ; on
the north side, by Mr. Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst ; on the east and west
the highway; length, south and north [sides], ten rods; breadth in front
on the street, two rods ; and in the rear, one rod ; and that free and unen-
cumbered, without their honors having the least claim any more upon the
same, having granted it to them in recompense or requital for their house
and lot, which they had upon the hill without the gate'^ by Rooseboom's,
giving therefore ^^e?iam actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid
1 Captain Hans Hendrikse's house stood on the east side of Broadway, next north of
Bleecker Hall. By his wife, Eva Jillise Myer, he had four children : Hendrik, Margareta,
Johannes, and Elsje, who were living, and mentioned in his will, made in 1694. His
descendants have assumed the surname of Hansen.
2 Captain Johannes Wendel was a son of Evert Janse Wendel, the first settler. He was a
merchant; in 1684, a magistrate; in 1685, commissioned captain; and in 1690, commissioner
to treat with the Five Nations, and superintend the afiairs for the defense of Albany. By his
first wife, Maritie Jillise Myer, he had two children ; by his second, Elizabeth Staats, ten
children. His house stood on the south side of State street, west of Pearl. His will was
proved 9 Feb., 1691-3, his wife Elizabeth executrix.
3 This gate was near the junction of North Pearl and Steuben streets.
132 Albany County Records.
diaconate or to those who may hereafter acquire title from them, to do
with and dispose of the aforesaid lot, as they deal with and dispose of
their other estate, granting herewith consent to solicit of the governor
general a patent for the same.
Thus done in Albany, on the 5th of August, 1676.
Adriaen Gerretsen.
Richard Pretty.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, secretary, etc., and in the pre-
sence of the honorable commissaries, etc.. Monsieur Adriaen Gerritse,
and Mr. Richard Pretty; the diaconate of the town of Albany, who
declared that they had in true rights, free ownership, granted and con-
veyed, as by these presents they do grant and convey, in real and actual
possession, to and for the behoof of Mr. Cornells Van Dyck, chirurgeon,
in a certain piece of hop land, lying down in the Third kil [Fox creek],
bounded eastwardly by Ryer Elbertse, westwardly by the kil, south and
north the hill, and is in length, on the south side, thirty-one rods; on the
north side, thirty rods; breadth on the west side, fifteen rods; on the
east side, twenty-three rods ; and that free and unencumbered, with no
claim standing or issuing against the same, only excepting the lord's
right, which they do by virtue of a conveyance to them, given by Andries
De Vos, of date the first of April, 1675, according to patent thereof,
granted to said De Vos by Grovernor Richard Nicols, of date the 10th
of September,- 1667, and these grantors acknowledge, that they are fully
paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, giving therefore
to the aforesaid C. Van Dyck, his heirs and successor, or those who here-
after may acquire right and title from him, full power to do with and
dispose of the aforesaid lot, as he might do with his patrimonial estate and
eifects; promising to defend the same against all persons, and to free it
from all trouble, claims and charges as is right, and further, never more
to do or sufi'er anything to be done against the same, either with or
without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor by law.
Done in Albany the 10th of August, 1676.
Davidt Schuyler.
A. Teller.
Adriaen GerreUen.
Richard Pretty.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable commissaries, etc., Mr. Adriaen Gerritse and Mr. Rich-
ard Pretty, the diaconate of this town, who declare that they do in true
rights, free ownership, grant and convey to and for the behoof of Mr.
Gabriel Thomase [Stridles] in a certain lot, situate and lying in Albany
hard by the plain within the town's fence, on the corner of the Plain street,
bounded on the south side by the town's fence, on the north side by Mr.
Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst, on the west and east sides by the highway ;
length south and north ten rods, breadth in front on the street two rods,
and on the rear one rod, which these grantors do by virtue of a convey-
ance to them given by the honorable commissaries, of date the fifth of
Albany County Records. 133
August, to which i-eference is made, granting them likewise consent to
solicit of the right honorable the governor general a patent, giving there-
fore to the aforenamed Gabriel Thomase, his heirs and successors, or those
who may hereafter acquire title from him, full power to do with and dis-
pose of the aforesaid lot, as he might do with his patrimonial estate and
effects.
Thus done in Albany the 10th of August, 1676.
Davidt Schuyler.
A. Teller.
Adriaen Gerretsen.
Richard Pretty.
In my presence,
Pto. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable commissaries, etc., Mr. Adriaen Gerritse [Papendorp] and
Mr. Richard Pretty, Harmen Janse [Van Salsbergen], who acknowledged
that he is well and truly indebted to the widow and children of the late
Pieter Van Ale in the sum of two hundred and one guilders in beavers,
at 8 guilders the merchantable beaver, growing out of the purchase of a
certain bouwery bought of said Van Ale, which aforesaid two hundred
and one guilders in beavers, this mortgagor promises to pay to the widow
and children before the 13th of October next coming, pledging specially
his, the mortgagor's, bouwery lying in the land of Kinderhook before this
belonging to Pieter Van Ale, deceased, together with his house and lot
standing and lying in Albany, at present inhabited by him, to the south
of Paulus Martense [Van Benthuysen] and to the north of Pieter Loock-
erman's, and generally his person and estate, real and personal, present
and future, nothing excepted, submitting the same to the force of all
the duke's (Jieereii) laws and judges, to promote the payment thereof if
need be, without cost or loss.
Done in Albany on this 13th day of August, 1676.
Harmen Janse.
Adriaen Gerretsen.
Richard Pretty.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the afternamed witnesses, the widow of Thomas Paulussen [Powell] on
the one side and Paulus Martense on the other side, who declared that
they in amity and friendship had agreed and covenanted with each other
respecting the purchase of a house and lot, standing and lying here in
Albany next to Dominie Gideon Schaets, bounded on the south and west
by the streets, on the north by the house of [De] Lavall ; length to the
north ten rods, in front on the street the breadth is two rods and ten feet,
on the south the length is ten rods eight feet and a half, on the west
along the fence of Mr. [De] Lavall's house, the breadth is five rods and
three feet, which aforesaid lot is a part of a patent which the seller
promises to deliver free and unencumbered, excepting only the lord's right ;
the delivery of the aforesaid house and lot stands at the option and choice
of the seller, to be done between this and May next coming, provided that
134 Albany County Records.
the payment of the first installment shall be made in beavers, the half of
sixty-four merchantable [beavers] whole and good, at 8 guilders a piece
stretched; the other half being thirty-two beavers, he, the buyer, to be
holden to pay in the space of one year from this date, when a proper con-
veyance shall be delivered to him ; for the performance of the above
mentioned conditions, the contracting parties mutually pledge their re-
spective persons and estates, real and personal, present and future, sub-
mitting the same to the force of all the duke's (Jieeren') laws and judges.
Thus done in Albany the 24th of August 1676, in presence of Ludovi-
cus Cobes and Corn : Corn : Vielen as witnesses hereto called.
This is the mark of XD the widow of Thom. Powells.
POULUS, (?)
Testes.
Ludovicus Oohes, not. puh.
Cor. Cor. Viele.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the Honorable Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Andries Teller, commissaries,
etc., Stoffel Janse Abeel, who declared that he had in true rights, free
ownership, granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and
convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of Johannes
Wendell, in his house and lot standing and lying in Albany on the hill with
all that is thereon fast by earth and nailed, bounded on the east by Jacob
Sanderse [Grlen], on the south by the Lutheran graveyard, i the west by
the aforenamed Johannes Wendell, and on the north by the [State] street;
breadth in front on the street fifteen feet Rhynland measure, front and
rear of the same breadth, just as it stands drip free, which he, the grantor
does, by virtue of a patent granted him by the governor general, Richard
Nicolls, of date the 12th of August, 1668, to which reference is made,
with no claim standing or issuing against the same, save the lord's right,
without the grantors having the least claim any more upon it, acknow-
ledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, giving therefore full
power to the aforesaid Johannes Wendell, his heirs and successors, or those
who may hereafter acquire right and title from him to do with and
dispose of said house and lot, as he might do with his other patrimonial
estate and eflfects ; promising the same to defend against all persons, and
to free it from all trouble, claims and charges which hereafter may arise,
and never more to do or permit anything to be done against the same, with
or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 25th of August, 1676.
Stoffel Janse Abeel.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
1 The Lutheran church lot and graveyard included the present Centre Market lot and lay in the
rear of the State street lots, extending from South Pearl street nearly or quite to the ptesent
Lodge street.
Albany County Records. 135
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Mr. Andries Teller
etc., Willem [Frederickse] Bout, who declared that he had in true rights'
free ownership, granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant
and convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of'^Vil-
liam Nottingham, in his house and lot standing and lying in Albany, on
the hill, with all that is thereon fast by earth or nailed ; bounded east by
the street, west by the aforenamed Willem Bout, south also by the street,
and north by Claes Van Rotterdam, being in breadth in front and rear|
thirty-two feet nine inches, Rynland measure ; length on the south and
north sides, thirty-six feet ; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of
patent to him granted by the governor general, Nicolls, of date the 6th
of September, ]667, whereto reference is made, with no claims standing
or^ issuing against the same, excepting the lord's right, without the grant'^
or's having the least claim any more against the same, acknowledging
that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, and giving full power to" the
aforesaid W>" Nottingham, his heirs and successors, or those who may
hereafter acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of the
aforesaid house and lot, as he might do with his other patrimonial estate
and eflFects; promising the same to defend against all persons, and to free
it from all trouble, claims and charges, which may hereafter arise, and
never more to do or suffer anything to be done, either with or without
law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor
according to law.
Done in Albany, the 25th of August, 1675.
This is the mark ^~r~ of Willem Bout,
with his own hand set.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, secretary, etc., and in presence
of the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Mr. Andries
Teller, etc., Claes Jacobse, alias Rotterdam,! who declared that he had
sold, granted and conveyed, as he by these presents does grant and
convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of George
Heathcote,- a lot, lying in Albany, on the hill, bounded north by Harmen
Bastiaensen [Visscher], south by Claas Jacobse [the grantor], west by
Harmen Bastiaensen, and east by the street [North Pearl], -^ and is in
length, seventy-six wood feet; and in breadth, front and rear, twenty-two
1 Or, simply, Claes Van Kotterdam.
2 George Heathcote was master of the Good Hope, in 1675. He was complained of the
following year of haying uttered seditious words against the government and lined £20 and
costs. Coming to Albany for the purpose of trade, he became involved in litigation, and
his goods were taken from him. li 1682, he was araiu arraigned before the coSrt in New
York. In 16f>4, he sold his house and lot in Albany, to Robert Sanders.- EnglMi Manuscripts.
He was the first of the name that came to New York ; was interested in trade in Jamaica: and
arrived in New York about 1675 ; carried on trade on a large scale ; removed to Bucks county.
Pa where he died 1710, leaving the bulk of his property to his kinsman, Caleb Heathcote.—
Valentine s Manual., 1853, p. 403
3 Harmen Bastiaeuse Visscher's lot was on the west side of North Pearl next the
136 Albany County Records.
wood feet, also an alley of five feet breadth, besides the twenty-two feet
which shall be used in common ; being a part of the lot No. 6, which the
grantor [conveys] by virtue of a patent granted him by the governor
general, Richard Nicolls, of date the 6 September, 1G67, to which refer-
ence is made; and that free and unencumbered, with no claim, standing
or issuing against the same, excepting the lord's right, without the grant-
or's having the least claim any more upon it, acknowledging that he is
fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, giving
therefore plenam actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid George
Heathcote, his heirs and successors, or those, who may hereafter acquire
right and title from him, to do with and dispone of the aforesaid lot, as
he might do with his other patrimonial estate and effects ; promising the
same to defend against all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims
or charges, which may hereafter arise, and never more to do or sufi"er
anything to be done against the same, either with or without law, in any
manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany the 26th of August, 1676.
Claes Jacobse.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Andries Teller, etc.,
Harme Bastiaensen [Visscher] who declared that he had sold, granted
and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and convey, in real and
actual possession to and for the behoof of George Heathcote his house and
lot lying in Albany on the hill, bounded on the north by Teunis Slinger-
land, on the west by the street [Chapel], on the east by Harmen Bastiaense
and Claes [Jacobse Van] Rotterdam, and to the south by Samuel Holl-
man ; breadth in front on the street [Chapel] twenty-three feet three
inches, Rynland measure, and in the rear of the like breadth, in length
fifty-two feet and eight inches, also Rynland measure, ^ and that free and
unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against the same, ex-
cepting the lord's right, the grantor herewith making over all the right
and title which he has therein, without making the least claim on the
same any more, acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor,
the first penny with the last, giving therefove j)lcnam actionem cessam, and
full power to the aforesaid George Heathcote, his heirs and successors, or
those who may hereafter acquire right and title from him to do with or
to dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he might do with his other
patrimonial estate and efi"ects ; promising the same to defend against all
persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims or charges, which hereafter
may arise, and never more to do or sufi"er anything to be done against
stockadoes, which at this time passed up the hill, on the north side of Steuben street. The
lot here sold to Heathcote was therefore the second lot south of Steuben street. He held it
for the purposes of occasional trade probably, till 1684, when he sold it to Robert Sanders.
He seems to have been a merchant and consignee for English houses, in New York.
1 This lot purchased of Harmen Bastianse Visscher, added to the lot purchased of Claas Jacobse
Van Rotterdam as shown by the last conveyance (Records p. 319), gave Heathcote a lot of 22 feet
breadth, extending through the block from Pearl to Chapel street.
Albany County Records. 137
the same, either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under ob-
ligation as provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the 26th of August, 1676.
Harmen Bastiaens.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., Claas Jacobse, alias Rottei'dam, who declared that he had granted
and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and convey, in real and
actual possession, to and for the behoof of William Nottingham, his lot,
lying in Albany, on the hill, bounded westerly by Jan Vinhagen, easterly
by Claas Jacobse aforesaid, southerly by Jan Vinhagen, and Willem Bout,
and northerly by Claas Jacobse aforesaid ; in breadth on the east, fifteen
feet, Rynland measure, westerly of the same breadth, length east and
west three rods and a half, which the grantor conveys by virtue of a
patent, granted him by Governor General Richard Nicolls, being lot
Number 6, of date the 6th of September, 1667, to which reference is
made, and that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing
against the same, excepting the lord's right, without the grantor's making
the least claim any more against the same, acknowledging that he is fully
paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, giving therefore
plenam actionem cessam, and full power to the aforementioned William
Nottingham, his heirs and successors, or those who hereafter may
acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of said lot as he
might do with his other patrimonial estate and eflfects ; promising to
defend the same from all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims
or charges, which may hereafter arise, and never more to do or sufi"er
anything to be done against the same, either with or without law, in any
manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor according
to law.
Done in Albany, the 26th of August, 1676.
Claes Jacobse.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Mr. Andries Teller, etc.,
the honorable William Nottingham, who declared that he had in true
rights, free ownership, granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does
grant and convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of
Robert Story, in his two houses and two lots, with all that is therein fast by
earth and nailed, standing and lying in Albany, on the hill, bounded as
follows : First. — His two houses and lots, bounded southerly and east-
erly by the street, westerly by Willem Bout, and northerly by Claas
[Jacobse] Van Rotterdam; in breadth, front and rear, thirty-two feet
nine inches, Rynland measure ; and in length on south and north [sides].
Hist. Col. Hi. 18
138 Albany County Records.
thirty-six feet ; being part of the lot No. 5 ; which he, the grantor, does
by virtue of a conveyance, given to him by Willem [Frederickse] Bout,
of date the 26th of August, 1676, to which reference is hereby made.i
Likewise a lot, lying also on the hill, bounded westerly by Jan Vinhagen,
easterly and northerly by Claas Jacobse, alias Rotterdam, and southerly
by Jan Vinhagen, and Willem Bout; in breadth, east and west, fifteen
feet, Eynland measure; and in length, three rods and a half,-' which he,
this grantor, does by virtue of a conveyance, received by him from Claas
Rotterdam, of date the 26th of August, 1676, whereto reference is herein
made ; with no claims standing or issuing against the same, excepting the
lord's right, and without the grantor's having the least claim any more
against them, acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor,
and giving therefore full power to the aforementioned Robert Story, his
heirs and successors, or those who hereafter may acquire right and title
from him, to do with and to dispose of the aforesaid two houses and two
lots, as he might do with his other patrimonial estate and eff"ects ; promis-
ing the same to defend against all persons, and to free the same from all
trouble, claims or charges, which may hereafter arise, and never more to
do or permit anything to be done, either with or without law, in any
manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the 28th of August, 1676.
William Nottingham.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., and in presence of the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Andries Teller, and Mr. Dirk Wesselse [Ten
Broek], etc., the honorable Ro. Story, who acknowledges that he is well
and truly indebted and in arrears to the heirs of Captain Thomas Willet,
deceased, in the sum of three hundred and fifty seven guilders [8142.80],
to be paid in good whole merchantable beavers, at eight guilders a piece,
or in good winter wheat, at beavers price, and he promises to pay the
aforesaid sum to the said heirs, the administrators of the same or to their
attorney on the first demand which they shall make upon him; this
mortgagor pledging therefor his person and estate, real and personal,
present and future, submitting the same to the force of all the duke's
Xjieereix) laws and judges, to the promoting of the payment thereof if need
be, without cost or loss.
Done in Albany, the 26th of August, 1676.
Robert Story.
A. Teller.
Dirch Wesselse.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
' These two lots were on the north corner of North Pearl street and Maiden lane.
2 This third lot 15 by 42 feet, lay on the northwest corner of the other two lots, and in
the interior of the block. Ingress was probably had to it by means of a narrow alley not
mentioned in the description.
Albany County Records. 139
Appeared before me Ko. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of the
afternamed witnesses, Mr. Richard Pretty, attorney of the heirs of
Captain Thomas Willet, deceased, who declared that he is fully paid and
satisfied by William Nottingham, for a certain mortgage, which the
aforesaid heirs hold against William Nottingham's two houses, in the sum
of 357 guilders, beavers, of date the 16th of October, 1674, herewith
annulling the force and effect of said mortgage, and witnessing the same
with hand and seal, in the presence of Abraham De Peyster, and Charles
Eccles, as witnesses hereto invited.
In Albany, this 26th of August, 1676.
Richard Pretty.
Charles Eccles.
Ah^ De Fei/sterA
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., and in the presence of the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Dirck Wesselse [Ten
Broeck], etc., WilHam Nottingham, who acknowledged that he is well
and truly indebted and in arrears to Mr. Andries Teller, in the quantity
of eight good and merchantable beavers, which aforesaid eight beavers
William Nottingham promises to pay to Mr. Teller, or order, on demand,
pledging therefor his person and estate, real and personal, present and
future, nothing excepted, and submitting the same to the force of all the
duke's (Jieeren) laws and judges, to promote the payment thereof if need
be, without cost or loss.
Done in Albany, the 28th of August, 1676.
William Nottingham.
Richard Pretty.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the afternamed witness, Mr. Andries Teller, who declared himself to be
paid and satisfied by Mr. William Nottingham, for a mortgage, which he
held against William Nottingham's two houses, of date the 15th of
October, 1674, discharging herewith the aforesaid mortgage, annulling
the force and eff"ect of the same, and witnessing the same with his own
hand and seal, in presence of Michael Siston, and Jonathan Walker, as
witnesses thereto invited.
In Albany, this 26th of August. 1676.
A. Teller.
Testes :
Mich. Siston.
Jonathan Walker.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
1 Abraham De Peyster was a merchant of New York. For an account of this familv see
Valentine's J/a«d<a;, 1852, 1862. Ji ° «
140 Albany County Records.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Mr. Andries Teller, etc.,
the honorable Mr. Robert Story, who acknowledged that he is well and
truly indebted, and in arrears to Annetie Lievens, widow of Goose
Gerritse Van Schaick, deceased, in the sum of two hundred and ninety-
six guilders, in beavers, which aforesaid sum he promises to pay in good
merchantable beaver skins, at eight guilders a piece, or in goods, at
market price, for the performance of which the said Robert Story pledges
his person and estate, real and personal, present and future, nothing
excepted, and submitting the same to the force of all the duke's laws and
judges, for the promotion of the payment of the same, if need be, without
cost and loss.
Done in Albany, the 26th of August, 1676.
Robert Story.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the afternamed witnesses, Annetie Levens, widow of Goose Gerritse
[Van Schaick], deceased, who declared that she is fully paid and satisfied
by William Nottingham, in respect to the mortgage, which she held
against the aforesaid Nottingham's house, of date the first of October,
1674, witnessing the same with her own hand and seal on this 26th of
August, 1676.
By order of my mother.
Testes :
M. Cregier, Junior.'^
Rohertt Story.
Acknowledged before me.
Sybrant GoosENsi [Van Schaick].
Ro. Livingston.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence [of] the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Andries Teller, etc., the
honorable Robert Story, who acknowledged that he is well and truly
indebted, and in arrears to Mr. William Nottingham, in the sum of fifty-
one good merchantable beavers, and four guilders and eleven stuivers, in
beavers, to be paid in good merchantable duffels. ^ at four ells the beaver,
or in other marchandise at market prices, and promises to pay the afore-
said sum to the said W™ Nottingham, his heirs or successors, on the first
1 Sybraut Goosense Van Schaick was son of Goosen Gerritse Van Schaick. By Ms mfe,
Elizabeth Vauder Peel, he had three sons and one daughter, who were living in 1686,
when his widow contracted a second marriage with Bennony Van Curler.
- Marten Cregier, Jr., was son of Captain Martynus Cregier, the skilful military leader
of the New York militia. He married in 1671, Jannetie Heudrikse Van Doesburgh, and
had seven children, of whom two were sons. Marten, and Samuel. The Cregiers settled
early in Niskayuna, where Captain Cregier owned a tract of land, a portion of which is
still held by his descendants.
A kind of coarse woolen cloth, having a thick nap or frieze ; baize •
Albany County Records. 141
demand, which he shall make upon him, this mortgagor, pledging therefor
his person and estate, real and personal, present and future, and submitting
the same to the force of all the duke's (heereii) laws, to promote the
payment thereof, if need be, without loss and cost.
Done in Albany, the 28th of August, 1676.
RoBERTT Story.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me E,o. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., the honorable Ro. Story, who acknowledged that he is well and truly
indebted, and in arrears, to Mr. Samuel Holman, in the sum of thirty
pounds sterling, to be paid in installments to wit, ten pounds to be paid
in Boston money, or good merchantable beavers, at twelve shillings a
piece, or nine shillings a pound, and that in New York, on the first
demand which he shall make upon him, the mortgagor, and the other
twenty pounds to be paid before the first of May, next coming, in the
before mentioned currency, that is Boston money, or merchantable
beavers, at 12 shillings a piece, or 9 shillings a pound, English weight,
pledging therefor his person and estate, real and personal, present and
future, and submitting the same to the force of all the duke's (Aeere?t)
laws and judges for the promotion of the payment thereof, without cost
and loss.
Done in Albany, the 29th of August, 1676.
Robert Story.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Mr. Andries Teller, etc.,
Mr. Samuel Holman, who declared that he had in true rights, free
ownership, granted and conveyed, as by these presents he does grant and
convey, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of Mr. Robert
Story, his house and lot,i standing and lying in Albany, on the hill, with
all that therein is fast by earth and nailed, bounded easterly by Claas
[Jacobse] Van Rotterdam, on the south side by Gerrit Lansing, on the
north and west sides the public street; in breadth, in front upon the
street [Chapel], five and twenty feet; and in the rear, on Gerrit Lansing's
house, stretching from the upper corner to the bottom, iu a straight line
along said Lansing's house, drip free, and is in breadth in the rear
fourteen feet, less two inches ; and in length, on the south side, four rods
1 This lot lay on the east side of Bergh street, afterwards called Barrack and now Chapel
street, commencing between 60 and 70 feet, northerly from Maiden lane. There is now no
street on the north side of this lot, and it was then probably only the 5 foot alley between
Van Rotterdam's and Heathcote's lots, carried through from North Pearl to Chapel streets,
but now abandoned aa an alley.
Samuell Holman.
142 Albany County Records.
and six feet and three inches ; all as it lies inclosed at present within its
fence, which he, the grantor, does by virtue of a conveyance, given to
him by Nehemiah Pearse, of date the 5th of July, 1676, to which
reference is made, and that free and unencumbered, with no claim stand-
ing or issuing against the same, excepting the lord's right, without the
grantor's making the least claim any more upon it, acknowledging that
he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, giving
therefore full power to the aforesaid Ro. Story, his heirs and successors,
or those who may hereafter acquire right and title from him, to do with
and dispose of said house and lot, as he might do with his other patri-
monial estate and efi'ects ; promising the same to defend from all persons,
and to free the same from all trouble, claims or charges, which may
hereafter arise, and never more to do or permit anything to be done
against the same, either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever,
under obligation as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, on the 29th of August,'1676.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Mr. Richard Pretty
and Mr. Andries Teller, Geertruyt Barents, wife of Jacob Heveu [or
Hevick], who declared that she had in true rights, free ownership,
granted and conveyed, as she by these presents does grant and convey, in
real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of Jacobus Gerritse
Brower, in her house and lot, standing and lying in Albany, with all that is
thereon, fast by earth and nailed, bounded southerly by Harmen Schoen-
maker, northerly by Arnout Cornelise Viele, easterly by the public highway,
being in length ten rods, in breadth two rods, all as it at present lies in
fence ; which this grantor does, by virtue of a patent granted her by the
right honorable the governor general, Richard Nicolls, of date the SOtli
of April, 1667, to which reference is made, and that free and unencum-
bered, with no claim standing or issuing against the same, excepting the
lord's right, without the grantor's making the least claim upon the same
any more, acknowledging that she is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the
first penny with the last, and giving therefore full power to the aforesaid
Jacobus G-erritse, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter
acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of said house and
lot as he might do with his other patrimonial estate and eff"ects; promising
the same to defend against all persons, and to free it from all trouble,
claims or charges which may hereafter arise, and never more to do nor
suflFer anything to be done, either with or without law, in any manner
whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, on the 17th of September, 1676.
This is the mark /\ of Geertruyt Barendts, with her own hand set.
Richard Rretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Albany County Records. 143
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., Capt. Jan Clute, who declared that he had in true rights, free
ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred, by these presents, in real
and actual possession, to and for the behoof of Ludovicus Cobes, in his
house and lot, standing and lying in Albany, next the corner house of
Jan Tomase [Mingael], in the Yonker [now State] street, in length,
breadth, and boundaries, in accordance with the patent granted by the
right honorable governor general, Richard Nicolls, of date the first of
April, 1667, to which reference is herein made, and that free, etc.
********
[This paper was not executed].
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., Mr. Grerrit Swart, citizen here, who acknowledged that he is well
and truly indebted to Mr. Frederick Fillipse, merchant, dwelling in New
York, in a certain sum of money arising and growing out of a claim of
the estate of one Harm en Janse Bos, by him [Fillipse], as trustee, ad-
ministered upon and disposed of according to his pleasure ; for the
payment of the aforesaid sum the mortgagor pledges especially, a certain
parcel of land in the colony of Rensselaerswyck, bounded easterly by the
river, southerly by Barent Pieterse [Coeymans],' westerly the common
mill road, northerly by Jacob Heven ; breadth eighty feet, and length
from the mill road to the river ; and generally his person and estate, in
possession and to be acquired, nothing excepted, submitting the same to
the force of all the duke's \Jieeren'] laws and judges, to promote the pay-
ment thereof, if need be, without cost and loss.
Done in Albany, the 20th of Sept., 1676.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., the honorable Mr. Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst, who declared that he
had in true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred, by
these presents, to and for the behoof of Claes Ripse Van Dam,- in a
certain lot lying in Albany, on the hill ; bounded westerly by the public
highway, commonly called Bergh street,'^ northerly by Ro. Sanders, south
and east by the aforenamed Mr. Slichtenhorst ; in breadth in front on
the street twenty-seven wood feet, and in the rear of the same width, and
in length on the north side fifty-seven feet and two inches, and on the
south side fifty- six feet and three inches, which the grantor does by virtue
of a patent granted him by the right honorable the governor general,
Richard Nicolls, of the whole lot of which this is a part, dated the 27th
of April, 1667, to which reference is made, and that free and unencum-
i Barent Pieterse Coeymans, the miller, came out in 1636. with his four brothers, from
Utrecht. (?) After leasing the patroon's mill for many years, he bought a tract of laud south
of Rensselaerswyck, now called Coeymans, on which he settled. — 0" Callaghaii's History of Xeio
Netherlands i, 4.35.
2 Eldest son of Rip Van Dam, merchant of New York.
3 Berg, usually pronounced Barrack, now Chapel street.
144 Albany County Records.
bered, with no claim standing or issuing against the same, excepting the
lord's right, and without the grantor's making the least claim any more
upon said lot, acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor,
by the hands of the said Claes Ripse Van Dam, the first penny with the
last, giving therefore plenam actionem cessam, and full power to do with
and dispose of the aforesaid lot as he might do with his other patrimonial
estate and effects ; promising never more to do nor suffer anything to be
done against the same, either with or without law, in any manner what-
soever, under obligation as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 22d Sept., 1676.
G-ERRiT Van Slichtenhorst.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me.
Bo, Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., in the presence of the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Andries Teller, etc.,
Lieut. Jan Janse Bleecker and Jacob Sanderse Glen, attorneys for Mr.
Jan Hendrickse Van Baell, who declared that they had in true rights,
free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred, by these presents, to
and for the behoof of Gerrit Hardenberg,i in a certain house and lot
standing and lying in Albany, on the hill, with all that is therein fast by
earth and nailed ; bounded westerly by Jacob Schermerhorn, south by the
street, east by Mr. Abraham Van Tricht,- and northerly by Capt. John
Backers ; in breadth in front on the street two rods two feet and seven
inches, and in rear two rods two and a half inches, in length on west side
four rods and nine feet, and on the east side five rods four feet and nine
inches ; which the grantor conveys by virtue of a patent to Van Bael,
granted by the right honorable governor general, Francis Lovelace, of
date the 13th of August, 1669, to which reference is here made, and
that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against it,
excepting the lord's right, without the grantor's making the least claim
any more upon the same, and acknowledging that he is fully paid and
satisfied therefor by the hands of the aforesaid Hardenbergh, the first
penny with the last, and giving him therefore plenam actionem cessam,
and full power to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he
might do with his other patrimonial estate and effects ; promising never
more to do nor permit anything to be done against the same, with or
without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the 22d of September, 1676.
Jan Janse Bleecker.
Richard Pretty. Jacob Sanderse Glen.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
1 Gerrit Hardenbergh was in Albany as early as 1667, and in 1690 he owned the sloop Royal,
Albany. He and his wife, Jaepe Schepmoes, made a joint will in 1678. A daughter, Barendine,
was baptized in 1683.
2 Abraham Van Tricht, married Lysbeth Teller, daughter of William Teller ; before 1692 she
was a widow, and married Melgerts Wynantse Van Der Poel. Van Tricht had two daughters,
and perhaps other children.
Albany County Records. 14 5
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, xMr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., Lieut. Jan Janse Bleecker, attorney for Johannes Witthardt,' who
declared that he had granted, conveyed and transferred, by virtue of a
power of attorney from Symon Symonse Groot, of date the 80th of Sept.,
1662, (?) a certain house and lot, standing and lying without the town of
Albany, to and for the behoof of Wouter Pieterse Quackeboss ;-^ bounded
south by Jan Bricker, north by Barent Albertse Bradt,-i east and west by
the common highway; length seven and a half rods, and breadth four
rods;! which the grantor conveys by virtue of a patent received by him
from Symon Symonse G-root, granted to said Groot by the right honorable
governor general, Richard Nicolls, of the date 2d of May, 1667, to which
reference is here made, and that free and unencumbered, with no claim
standing or issuing against it, excepting the lord's right, and without the
grantor's making the least claim any more upon the same, and acknow-
ledging that he has been fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny
with the last, giving, therefore plenam actionem cessam, and full power
to him to do_ with and to dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he
might do with his other patrimonial estate and effects ; promising never
more to do nor to permit anything to be done against the same^ either
with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as pro-
vided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 22d of September, 1676.
Jan Janse Bleecker.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
On this 9th day of October, 1676, appeared before me Rob. Livingston
seer., etc., and in presence of the afternamed witnesses, Capt. John
Backer and Mr. William Parker, who declared that in amity and friend-
ship they had covenanted and agreed with each other in manner following :
in regard to a certain process which the aforesaid Wm. Parker has insti-
tuted against the aforesaid Backer before the court here, in relation to a
claim for fourteen pounds sterling, for which Mr. Parker stood surety for
Capt. Backer to Mr. Ponchones, for the purchase of two oxen, etc. ; the
parties are agreed as follows, to wit, that Capt. Backer must pay for said
plaim twelve pounds sterling, to said Parker, with all the expenses
incurred thereon, and give him in payment two obligations, to wit, one
against Jan Janse Flodder,5 of date the 5th of this month [October], for
1 Johannes Withart was a trader in New Amsterdam as early as 1C54 ; four years after he was
engaged in trade m Beverwyck, and remained there several years.
i«n,^*'u'^?^i*^'^?:^.H"l\°^^ married first Neeltje Gybertse, and second, Cornelia Bogart, in
was buried 21 N i-Qf?'"'^'^' ^ ^^^ ^'^^^ ^°'^^' ^^'^*^'-' ^'^^ Johannes. His second wife
3 In 1700, Bareut Albt-rtse Bradt lived without the north gate, near the junction of Steuben
street and Broadway, just west of the Main Guard. He had frequent warnings from the
common council not to fence in certain grounds there belonging to the city.
* This lot was probably without the north gate, just north of Steuben street, extending' from
Broadway to James street. °
=i Jan Janse Flodder, carpenter, came to Beverwyck in 1042. The name is sometimes chant^ed
to Gardenier. =
Hist. Col. Hi. 19
146 Mhany County Records.
the sum of 500 boards (jylanckcn), the half billing due the coming
summer, and the other 250 the summer following ; and an obligation of
Evert Wendell, for the sum of eighty-eight guilders in beavers, falling
due next summer, in the business season {liandel tf/dt), together with five
beavers to be received from Jan Nack,i on the first of May next coming,
for the rent of a house ; with which securities Wm. Parker is very well
content; and which aforesaid obligations, I, the aforesaid Jan Backer,
deliver to Wm. Parker, with all the right and title which I therein have,
and full power the same to collect {inneii)^ and recover the payment of
the aforesaid 12 pounds, with the expense ; and whatever proceeds of
both obligations the aforesaid Parker shall receive, together with the five
beavers, he shall be holden to account [?] to said Backer for what it shall
amount to over and above the twelve pounds and costs. But in case he
does not withal receive the proceeds of the obligation, then Capt. Backer
binds him, Parker, to pay the aforesaid sum, with costs, out of the first
moneys he shall receive for the sale of his house standing here in Albany.
For the performance of which above written conditions, the contracting
parties mutually bind their respective persons and estates, personal and
real, present and future, nothing excepted, placing the same in subjection
to all the duke's \lieeren'\ laws and judges.
Done in Albany, of date ut supra, in presence of W'" Loveridge, Jr.,
and Anthony Van Schaick, as witnesses.
John Baker.
W^. Parker.
William Loveridge.
Antony Goosen \_Van Schaic]c\~
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc, and in presence of the
afternamcd witnesses, William Parker, who acknowledged that he had
received from Capt. John Backer, two obligations, and an assignment, for
the payment and security of the sum of twelve pounds, which he. Backer,
must pay to said Parker, with costs, and Parker promises to pay the sur-
plus of the obligations, so soon as he shall receive the proceeds of said
obligations ; the one being against Jacob Janse Plodder, of the 3d of
October, 1676, for the sum of five hundred boards, falling due one-half
next summer, and the other half the summer after; the other obligation
being against Evert Wendell, of date the second of October, 1676, for the
sum of eighty-eight guilders in beavers, together with an assignment of
five beavers, which he, Backer, holds against Jan Nak, all which above
mentioned obligations and assignment, he acknowledges that he has
received from the hands of the aforementioned Backer, and will account
to said Backer for the surplus over and above twelve pounds and costs,
if he shall receive it.
1 Jan Nack came from Utrecht, was trader and gun-stocker, and married Catharina Roomers
in New Amsterdam, 28 Oct., 1663 (Valentine's JfcmwaZ, 1861), andliadone sou, Matthys, who also
settled in Albany. He died 13 Dec, 1708.
2 Antony Goosen Van Schaick was son of Goosen Gerritse Van Schaick. He married Maria
Van der Poel, daua;hter of Anthony Coruelise Van der Poel, and had eight children, of whom
five were sons. He was bm-ied Feb. 4, 1737.
Albany County Records. 147
Done in Albany, in presence of Laurence Van Ale, and Wynant Van-
der Poele, as witnesses hereto invited, on tliis the 9th day of October,
1676.
William Parker.
Lourens Van Alen.
Wynant Gerreyts Van der Poell.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Andries Teller, etc., Mr.
Jan Hendrickse Bruyn, who declared that he had in true rights, free
ownership, granted and conveyed, as he does grant and convey by these
presents, in real and actual possession, to and for the behoof of Mr. Cor-
nelis Van Dyck, to his house and lot, standing and lying in Albany, on
Yonker [State] street, with all that is therein fast by earth and nailed,
bounded westerly by Harme Rutgers, easterly by the new house of Mr.
Jan Hendrickse Bruyn, aforenamed, south by the [Rutten] kil, and north
by the public street [State], of such dimensions, as the aforesaid lot at
present lies in its fence, and that in length and breadth with all the
rights, property and ownership, which devolved upon this grantor, although
he. Van Dyck, since the purchase from the aforesaid Bruyn, has some
claim upon the carpenter work, which he, the grantor, to said Van Dyck
also conveys, all as it now stands and lies inclosed in its fence, which the
grantor does by virtue of the patent granted him by the right honorable
governor general, Richard Nicolls, of date 14 June, 1667, to which
reference is here made, and that free and unencumbered with no claim
standing or issuing against it, excepting the lord's right, and without the
grantor's making the least claim any more against the same, acknow-
ledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with
the last, and giving therefore j)lenam actiontm cessam, full power to the
aforesaid Mr. Cornells Van Dyck, his heirs and successors, or those who
may hereafter acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of
the aforesaid house and lot, as he might do with his other patrimonial
estate and effects; promising to defend the same against all persons, and
to free it from all trouble, claims or charges, which may hereafter arise,
and never more to do or suffer anything to be done against the same,
either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation
as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, on this the 2nd of November, 1676, in America.
Jan Heinderck Bruyns.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the afternamed witnesses, Annetie Lievens, widow of Goose Gerritse
Van Schayk, deceased, who acknowledged that she is fully paid and
satisfied by Robert Story, merchant, and that in respect to an obligation
148 Albany County Records.
to said Aunetie Lievens, given for the sum of two hundred and ninety-six
guilders, in beavers, of date the 26th of August, 1676, and thanking said
Ro. Story for good payment; she promises him to free from all claims
from the beginning of the world to this date, pledging therefor her person
and estate, real and personal, present and future, nothing excepted.
Thus done in Albany, in the presence of
Annetge Lievens.
Appeared before me llob' Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable magistrates, Mr. Kichard Pretty, and Andries Teller,
etc., Marten Hoffiuan, who declared, that he had in true rights, free
ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred by these presents, to and
for the behoof of Cornelis Cornelise Van der Hoeve,^ in his house and lot
standing and lying here in Albany, hard by William Loveridge, hatter,
with all that is thereon fast by earth and nailed ; in breadth, in front on
the street, twenty-four feet; length, backwards, fifty-five feet; and breadth,
in the rear, eight feet; all as it lies inclosed in its fence, which he, the grantor,
does by virtue of a conveyance from Jan Conell, given him, of date the 3d of
June, 1672, having been sold to said Conell, at public sale by Jacob
Joostens [Van Covelens] ;'- and that free and unencumbered, with no
claim standing or issuing against it, excepting the lord's right, and with-
out the grantor's making the least claim upon it any more; acknowledging
that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last,
giving therefore jj/e«am ae^?'o?«cm cessam, and full power to the aforenamed
Cornelis Cornelise Van der Hoeve, his heirs and successors, or those who
may hereafter acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of
the aforesaid house and lot, as he might do with his own patrimonial
estate and efi'ects ; promising to defend the same from all persons, and to
free it from all trouble, claims and charges, which are lawful, and further,
never more to do or suffer anything to be done against the same, either
with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as
provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 30th of December, 1676.
Marten Hoffman.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Secry.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Dirk Wessells
[Ten Broeck], etc., Jacob Jansen Gardenier,'^ alias Plodder, who ac-
1 Cornells Cornelise Van der Hoeve married Metie, daughter of Marten Beeckman. He had
three children, baptized in Albany: Marten, Susanna, and Johannes.
2 See page 100.
3 Jacob Janse Gardenier came to Beverwycli in 16.38, as servant to Claes Janse Euyter.—
0' Gallaghan's History of New Netherlaml, i, 438. His first wife was Josyna ; the second,
Barentje Straetsmans, widow of Hans Coenraetse Backer. In 1688 she was again a widow, and
made provision for the partition of her estate into 15 parts, one for each of her living children,
viz : 10 by her first husband and 5 by the second. Jacob Janse Gardenier left 5 sons, besides
daughters, who mostly settled in Columbia county.
Albany County Records. 149
knowledged that he is well and truly indebted, and in arrears, to Mr
Andries Teller, in the sum of two hundred and forty-eight guilders and
two stuivers in beavers, and eighteen guilders and four stuivers in seewant
growing out of a matter of money loaned to the aforesaid Jacob Janse to
his content ; which aforesaid sum of two hundred and forty-eight guilders
two stuivers in beavers, and eighteen guilders four stuivers' in seewant
this niortgagor promises to pay to Mr. Andries Teller, or his order, within
the time of three mouths next coming, in good merchantable beavers'
skins, reckoned at 8 guilders apiece, or other payment to the content of
the aforenamed Mons. Teller ; pledging therefor specially his negro boy
named Wynamus, about 9 years old, together with another negro named
Bock, about twenty-one years old, with this understanding, that if so be
that he, Mr. Teller, be not paid the above sum within the limited time,
then shall he [Gardenier] deliver to him the aforesaid negro boy Wyna-
mus, hale and sound, for the sum of twenty-eight merchantable beavers,
and the remainder of the sum he shall pay as herebefore mentioned; and
further pledging generally his person and estate, personal and real,
present and future, nothing excepted, and submitting the same to the
force of all the laws and judges, for the promoting of the payment thereof
if need be, without cost and loss.
Done in Albany, on the 22d January, 167-f.
Jacob Jansen Gterdenier.
Alyeuas Flodder.
Richard Pretty.
Dierck Wesselse.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Eobt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., Dirk Hesseling, who declared that he had in true rights, free owner-
ship, granted, conveyed and transferred, to and for the behoof of Jacob
Hevick [or Hevin], in two certain lots of land lying in the colony
Rensselaerswyck, the one before this belonging to Dirk Van Schelluyne,
which devolved upon him by commission of the honorable court, by
virtue of an execution of date the 17th of June, 1670, and the other
before this belonging to Hendrik Reur, deceased, and by the late
director, Mons. Jeremias Van Rensselaer, sold at public sale, of which the
grantor remained the highest bidder and buyer, according to the vendue
book in the custody of the vendue master, Mons. Provoost, of date the
9th of July, 1670, and that free and unencumbered, excepting the lord's
right, with^no claim standing or issuing against the same, and without
the grantor's having the least claim any more upon it, acknowledging that
he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, giving
therefore plenam actionem cessam, and full power to the aforenamed
Jacob Hevick, his heirs and successors, or those who may liereafter
acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of the said two
lotsof land as he might do with his patrimonial estate and efi"ects ; pro-
mising the same to defend against all persons, and to free it from all
trouble, claims or charges which are lawful : and further, never more to
150 Albany County Records.
do or suflPer anything to be done against the same, either with or without
law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor by
law.
DiRCK Hesselingh.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robert Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., Paulus Martense [Van Benthuysen], wheelwright, who declared that
he had in true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred
to and for the behoof of Harme Gansevoort,! in his house and lot,
standing and lying in Albany, in the Cow street, 2 where the aforesaid
Harme at present dwells, being a corner house, and that, as it lies in
fence; bounded south by Mr. Samuel Wilson, east by the house of Hubert
Janse de Vroome, and north and west by the public street,-^ which this
grantor does by virtue of two patents, both from the late Governor NicoUs,
the one granted to him, the grantor, of date the 7th of May, 1667, and
the other granted to Arent Janse, of date the 11th of June, 1667, which
he received from said Arent Janse, and that free and unencumbered,
excepting the lord's right, with no claim standing or issuing against the
same, and without the grantor's making the least claim against it any more,
acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny
with the last, and giving therefore plenam actionem cessam, and full
power to the aforesaid Harme Gansevoort, his heirs and successors, or
those, who may hereafter acquire right and title from him, to do with and
dispose of the aforesaid house and lot, as he might do with his patrimonial
estate and effects ; promising the same to defend against all persons, and
to free it from all trouble, claims or charges, which are lawful, and
further, never more to do or sufi"er anything to be done against the same,
either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as
provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the 24th of March, 167|.
PouLus Martens.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
Rob. Livingston, Seer.
The honorable commissaries of Albany, colony Renselaerswyck and
Schinnechtady, declare by these presents, that they have in true rights,
free ownership, granted and conveyed to and for the behoof of Mr. Cor-
1 Harmen Gansevoort was a brewer, and occupied the lot on which the Stanwix Hall uow
stands. His wife was Maritie Leendertse Conyn. They had two sons, Leendert and Henderick,
and three daughters.
2 Two streets at different times passed by this name, South Pearl and Broadway, the latter
is here alluded to.
3 The lot, here described, was ou the south corner of Broadway and Maiden lane ; the
former street being sometimes called Cow street.
Albany County Records. 151
nelus Van Dyck, chirurgeon, in a certain parcel of ground, lying on the
third kil [Fossen kil], in length on the south side, thirty rods, including
the kil ; breadth on the west side, twenty-four rods ; length on the north
side, twenty rods; and breadth on the [east] end, next the land, formerly
belonging to Andries De Vos, twenty-four rods ; which [land] the afore-
said Van Dyck has bought of the diaconate of Albany, i free and unen-
cumbered, and the same is conveyed by way of barter and exchange for a
parcel of land on the Kutten kil,~ of a morgen and a half in size, hereto-
fore conveyed to said Van Dyck, by conveyance, of date 10th of April,
1673, and which extended to the inconvenience of the citizen's range for
their cattle ; giving therefore full power to the aforesaid Cornelis Van
Dyck, his heirs and successors, or those who may receive right and title
hereafter from him, to dispose of the same as he might do with his
patrimonial estate and effects, and hereby, he is empowered to solicit a
patent for the same of the right honorable the governor general.
Done in Albany, the 29th of March, 1677.
A. Teller.
DiERCK Wesselse [Ten Broeck].
Acknowledged before me,
Rort Livingston Seer.
Appeared before me Rob' Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Andries Teller, etc., Jan
Conell, who declared and acknowledged, that he is well and truly indebted,
and in arrears to Capt. Anth" Brockholes,'^ in the sum of fifty- two pounds
two shillings and nine-pence sterling, growing out of a matter of goods and
merchandise to his content received, which aforesaid £52 2s. Qp sterling,
this mortgagor promises to pay to Capt. Anth'^' Brockholes, or to his
order, in two installments, of which the first shall be in the coming
business season (Jiandel tycW), in the month of August, six and twenty
pounds one shilling and four and a half pence, being the just half, and
that in beavers and in good current strung seewant, to wit, thirty beavers
at 12 shillings sterling, a piece, is £18. and the remainder, in good
merchantable seewant, at one shilling, reckoned for two guilders ; the
second installment, one year thereafter, 1678, in the month of August,
the sum of twenty-six pounds one shilling four and a half pence sterling,
to wit, thirty good merchantable beavers and the remainder in good
strung seewant, as the first payment, pledging therefor specially his house
and lot, lying here in Albany, on the hill ; bounded south, by Arent Van
den Bergh ; north, on the new house of Dirk "Wesselse; and generally his
person and estate, real and personal, present and future, nothing excepted,
1 Andries De Vos's land lay on the west side of Pearl street, extending from Steuben
street northerly to or beyond the Vossen kil, now Canal street; and Dr. van Dyck's lot,
above described, lay in the valley of the Vossen kil, next west of De Vos's land.
2 The Rutten kil is now a covered sewer. It crosses Beaver street, above Pearl, and runs
north easterly till it crosses Norton street, when it takes an easterly direction towards the
river, between Norton and State streets, and empties into the basin, a little south of the
foot ot the latter street.
3 Commander Brockols was chief military officer, under the governor, and during his
absence from New York, occasionally acted as his deputy. Ho resided chiefly in New York.
He married 2 May, 1681, Susanna Schrik (widow), daughter of Wm. Teller, Sen., by whom he
had eight children.
152 Albany County Records.
and submitting the same to the force of all laws and judges, to promote
the payment thereof in due time (if need be), without loss and cost.
Done in Albany, ou the 3d of May, 1677.
John Conell.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
RoBT. Livingston, Seer.
Copia vera :
lleceived from John Connell, of Albany, six and twenty pounds one
shil : and four pence half penny, being one half or moeyty of fifty-two
pound "Is. and nine-pence due to Capt. Autho. Brockholes ; I say received
by me July the twenty-third day, Anno 1678.
Witness, ( Robert Hamilton.
Charles Celes. < This is a true copy, R : Liv : Seer.
( Record : 8 Aug., 1678.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Dirck Wesselse
[Ten Broeck], etc., Jan Conell, who declared that he had in true rights,
free ownership, granted, conveyed, and transferred to James Penuiman,
in a certain house and lot lying here in Albany, with all that is thereon
fast by earth and nailed ; and in length and breadth as it lies in fence ;
bounded north by the dwars house of Jurian Janse Groenwout, and
south by the house of Harme G-ansevoort, on condition that the cZiwars
house on the point of the northeast side shall stand a foot from the lot,
and then follow a straight line, and a free drip between him and Harme
Gansevoort ; and that by virtue of a conveyance given to him by Jurian
Janse Groenwout, of date the 8th of February, 1669, to which reference
is here made, and that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing
or issuing against the same, except the lord's right, and without the
grantor's making the least claim any more upon it, acknowledging that
he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, giving
therefore plenam actionem cessani, and full power to the aforesaid James
Pennimau, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter acquire
right and title from him, to do with and dispose of the same as he might
do with his patrimonial estate and effects ; promising the aforesaid house
and lot to defend from all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims
or charges which are lawful ; and further, never more to do nor suffer
anything to be done against the same, either with or without law, in any
manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the 15th of May, 1677.
John Conell.
Richard Pretty.
Dirck Wesselse.
Acknowledged before me,
Robt. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., Mr. Andries Teller,
who acknowledged that he is fully paid and sati^sfied by Jacob Janse Gar-
denier, alias Plodder, in respect to an obligation of the 22d Jan., 167-7,
Albany County Records. 153
given to said Mr. Teller for the sum of 248 guilders and 2 stuivers in
beavers, and 18 guilders 4 stuivers in seewant, thanking said Jacob Janse
for prompt payment ; and he promises the same [Gardenier] to free from
all claims, from the beginning of the world to this date.
Thus done in Albany, in presence of Pieter Meese Vrooman and
Gabriel Thomasen, as witnesses hereunto invited, being the 17th of May,
1677.
A. Teller.
Testes :
Pieter Meese Vrooman.
Gahriell Tomasen.
Acknowledged before me,
RoBT. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., Jacob Janse Gardenier, alias Plodder, who acknowledged that he is
well and truly indebted, and in arrears, to Pieter Meese Vrooman, in the
quantity of three hundred and fifty good merchantable boards {greene
planken), growing out of a matter of money paid to the aforesaid Jacob
Janse to his content, which aforesaid 350 boards this mortgagor promises
to pay to Pieter Meese or his order on demand, pledging therefor specially
his negro boy Wynamus, aged about nine years, and generally his person
and estate, personal and real, present and future, nothing excepted, and
submitting the same to the force of all laws and judges to promote the
payment of the same in due time, if need be, without cost and loss.
Done in Albany, the 17th of May, 1677.
Jacob Janse Gerdenier,
al^as Plodder.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Robt. Livingston, Seer.
I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I am fully paid for this mort-
gage by the hands of Jacob Janse Gardenier, alias Plodder, freeing him
from all claims.
Done in Albany, the 1st of May, 1680.
Pieter Meese Vrooman.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of Mr. Richard Pretty and Andries Teller, commissaries, etc., Hendrick
Rooseboom, who declared that he had in true rights, free ownership,
granted, conveyed and transferred, by these presents, to and for the
behoof of Mr. Philip Schuyler, in a certain lot lying here in Albany, on
the hill ; bounded on the south by the lot of Mr. Wilson, i and on the
1 Samuel Wilson, a merchant of gi-eat -wealth, estahlished himself iu New York soon after the
cession to England, his residence beiu^ on the south side of the present Wall street near Pearl.
Mr. Wilson was a prominent citizen and active iu public life. He died in the year 1689, leaving- a
-wido-w and two sons.— Valentine's History of Nezv York, p. 346. In 1683, Pieter Fileroy, o/ios De
Garmeau, contracts for the purchase of his house and lot in A\]nvty,— English ManmcHpfs.
Hist. Col. Hi. 20
154 Alhaity County Records.
north by the lot of the aforenamed Ilendrick Rooseboom, and on the
west by the public street ; in breadth on the west and east sides thirty
wood feet, and in length fifty-one feet on the south and north sides,
Rynland measure (and whereas he is minded to build a house thereupon,
so the same is granted drip free), by virtue of a patent thereof, of date
the 30th of April, 1667, from the right honorable governor general
Nicolls, and a conveyance given to him by the administrators of the estate
of the late Reyndert Pieterse,' executed before Secretary Ludovicus
Oobes, of date the 14th of June, 1673, and that free and unencumbered,
with no claim standing or issuing against the same, excepting the lord's
right, and without the grantor's making the least claim any more upon it,
acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny
with the last, and giving therefore ^)?e»«?>i actionem cessam, and full
power to the aforenamed Mr. Philip Pieterse Schuyler, his heirs and suc-
cessors, or those who may acquire right and title hereafter from him, to
do with and dispose of the aforesaid lot as he might do with his patrimo-
nial estate and effects; promising the same to defend against all persons,
and to free it from all trouble, claims or charges which are lawful ; and
further, never more to do or suffer anything to be done against the same,
either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation
as provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, on the 14th of June, 1677.
Hendrick Roesboom.
Ricliard Prcttij.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
RoBT. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Dirk Wessells
[Ten Broeck], etc., James Penniman, who declared that he had in true
rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to Mr. Andries
Teller, in a certain house and lot lying here, with all that is thereon, fast
by earth and nailed ; in breadth and length as it lies in fence ; bounded
northerly by the house (dwars huys) of Jurian Janse Groenwout, and
south by the house of Harme Gansevoort, on condition that the dwars
house on the point on the northeast side shall stand one foot from the lot,
and that it run in a straight line, and there be a free drip between him
and Harme Gansevoort, by virtue of a conveyance made him by Jan
Conell, of date the 15th of May, 1677, to which reference is made, and
that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against
the same, excepting the lord's right, and without the grantor's making
the least claim any more upon it ; acknowledging that he is fully paid
and satisfied for the same, the first penny with the last, giving therefore
plenam actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid Mr. Andries
Teller, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter acquire right
and title from him, to do with and dispose of the same as he might do
with his patrimonial estate and eff"ects; promising to defend the aforesaid
house and lot against all persons, and to free the same from all trouble,
claims or charges which are right; and further, never more to do or
' Records, page 221.
Albany County liecords. 155
suffer anything to be done against tbe same, either with or without law,
in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided by law.
Done in Albany, the 8th of June, 1677.
James Peniman.
Richard Pretty.
Acknowledged before me,
RoBT. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Dirk Wesselse
[Ten Broeck], etc., Mr. Andries Teller, who declared that he had in true
rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to Mr. Samuell
Willson, in a certain house and lot lying here in Albany, with all that is
thereon fast by earth and nailed, in breadth and length as it lies in fence,
bounded north by the dwars (cross?) house of Jurrian JanseGioenwout,
and south by the house of Harmen Gansevoort, on condition that the
dwars house on the corner of the northeast side shall stand a foot from
the lot, and that it [lot] follows a straight line, and there be a free drip
between him and Harme Gansovoort, and that by virtue of a conveyance
o-iven him by James Penniman of date the 8th of June, 1677, to which
reference is here made, free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or
issuing against the same, and without the grantor's making the least
claim upon it any more, acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied
therefor, the first penny with the last, and giving therefore plenam
actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid Mr. Samuel Wilson, his
heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter acquire right and title
from him. to do with and dispose of the same as he might do with his
patrimonial estate and effects ; promising to defend the aforesaid house
and lot from all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims or charges
which are lawful ; and further, never more to do nor suffer anything to
be done against the same, either with or without law, in any manner
whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the"9th of June, 1677.
A. Teller.
Richard Pretty.
Dirck Wesselse.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. x\ndries Teller,
etc., Mattheus Abrahamse [Van Deusen],' who declared that he had in
true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to Paulus
Marteiise [Van Benthuysen], in a certain house and lot lying here in
Albany, with all that is therein, fast by earth and nailed ; bounded south
by Pieter Loockermans, north by the house of Lourence Van Ale and
Jan Janse Bleecker, and west and east by the public street 5 in breadth
in front on the street two rods, and in the rear on the west side -one rod
1 MattlieiTs, or Teuwis. Abrahamse Van Deusen, was at Fort Orange in 1657. He liad two
■brothers, Melgert and Jacob. His wife's name was Helena in 1700. They had three sons,
Kobert, Jan and Isaac, and perhaps daughters.
156 Albany County Records.
and ten feet and a half ; length on the north side six and a half rods, and
on the south side six rods five and a half feet; ^ which this grantor does,
by virtue of a patent granted him by the right honorable governor
general, Rich'd Nicolls, of date the 7th of May, 1667, to which refer-
ence is here made, and that free and unencumbered, with no claim
standing or issuing against the same (excepting the lord's right), and
without the grantor's having the least claim upon it any more, acknow-
ledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with
the last, and giving therefore plenam actionem cessam, and full power to
the aforesaid Paulus Martense, his heirs and successors, or those who
may hereafter acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of
said house and lot as he might do with his other patrimonial estate and
effects; promising to defend the same against all persons, and to free it
from all trouble, claims and charges, which may hereafter arise, and
never more to do or suffer anything to be done against the same, either
with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as pro-
vided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the 26th of June, 1677.
This is the mark of M Mattiieus Abr'ahamse,
with his own hand set.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
RoBT. Livingston, Secry.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of
the after named witnesses, Aunetie Lievens, widow of Goose Gerritse
[Van Schaick], deceased, of the one side, and Jan Jacobse Van Noorts-
trant - of the other side, who declared that they had in amity and friend-
ship made a bargain with each other for the sale of a piece of land lying
to the north of the fourth branch or fork (spruyt^ [of the Mohawk river],
above the colony Rensselaerswyck, being a part of a parcel of land called
the foreland of the Half Moon, and by the Indians Mathahenaack,
together with about two morgens of cleared land lying on the island
[Cohoes], which lies directly over against the aforesaid parcel of land,
commonly called Haver [Oats] island, and that in the manner following :
Firstly. — The widow aforesaid acknowledges that she has sold, and Jan
Jacobse Van Noortstrant that he has bought of her, the aforesaid parcel
of land, stretching from the fourth fork [of the Mohawk river] to the
little creek close by Roeloff Gerritse [Van der Werken's] ^ house, con-
taining about seven morgens of arable land (houw hint), having to the
south the aforenamed fourth fork, to the west Roeloff Gerritse, to the
north the little creek, and to the east the river, together with two morgens
of arable land lying upon the Haver [Oats] island, which lies directly
1 This lot was doubtless on the west side of Broadway, north of Maiden lane, extending back
to James street.
2 Jan Jacobse Van Noorstrant was in Coxsackie in 1685, and bought land in Niskayuna. In
1670 his wife, Agniette, took a dismission from the Albany church to that of New York. They
had one daughter, Margriet, baptized in Albany, for the church at Albany was the only one north
of Esopus, now Kingston, for many years.
3 Roeloff Gerritse Van Der Werkeu early settled at the forks of the Mohawk. By his wife,
Geertruy Jacobse, he had five sons, Johannes, Jacob, Gerrit, Hendrik and Albert, besides four
daughters.
Albany County Records. 157
over against the aforesaid parcel of laud ; the same to be delivered to the
buyer free and unencumbered at the end of the term [of this conti-act],
only excepting the lord's [duke's] right; for which two parcels of land
Jan Jacobse Van Noortstrant promises to deliver the number of six and
sixty whole beavers, to be paid in wheat, oats, or other grain, cattle,
work, etc., at market prices, and that in four installments, a just fourth
part each time, being sixteen beavers and a half, whereof the first shall
be in March, 1679, the second installment in March, 1680, the third in
1681, and the fourth in March, 1682 ; and it was hereby covenanted and
agreed that the aforenamed Jan Jacobse shall put the aforesaid land in a
sufficient fence the next spring, for the keeping of her and his land free
[from cattle]. Also, that the widow aforesaid shall have free passage for
her cattle through his land up to the Half Moon, for pasturage there.
Likewise the buyer shall be held to keep away all the cattle which may
come from the Half Moon to do damage to the aforesaid widow's corn.
Further, it is agreed that at harvest time, when the grain is in, the cattle
of the aforesaid widow shall have free pasture on his, the buyer's, land,
and in the stubble, and his cattle in like manner upon her land, to pre-
vent all quarrels respecting the driving of cattle. And if the buyer does
not pay for the aforesaid lands at the times [specified], then the. seller
takes her land again ; wherewith the contracting parties are well satisfied,
it being done without craft or guile, respectively pledging hereto for the
performance of these presents, their persons and estates, personal and
real, present and future.
Thus done in Albany, the 26th of June, 1677, in presence of Mr. Gerrit
Banker and Harme Rutgers, as witnesses hereto invited.
Annetge Lievens.
This is the mark /; of Jan Jacobse Van Nortstrant,
yy with his own hand set.
Gerret Bancken.
Hermen Rutgers.
Acknowledged before me,
RoBT. Livingston, Seer.
On the 10th Octobr., 1680, Roeloff Gerritse [Van der Werken],
assumed [?] the above purchase of Jan Jacobse, the widow agreeing
thereto, he paying 56 beavers, \ in the winter of 168i, and the f each,
winter thereafter.
' Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., the honorable Thomas De Laval, as attorney for Mr. John Savine,i
heir of Capt. Thomas Willet, merchant at Boston, who acknowledged that
he is fully paid and satisfied by Mr. Robt. Stoi-y, in respect to an obliga-
tion which said Story gave to the heirs of the aforesaid Willet, for the
sum of three hundred and fifty-seven guilders beavers, of date the 26tli
of August, 1676, and thanking said Ro. Story for prompt payment ; pro-
mising him to free from all trouble or claims ; which aforesaid obligation
' Merchant of New York.— English Mamiscripts.
158 Mhany County Records.
said Story gave for the freeing of the house which he bought of Wni.
Nottingham, from a mortgage which was tlien upon said house for the
aforesaid sum ; pledging therefor his person and estate, personal and real,
present and future, nothing excepted.
Thus done in Albany, on the 25th July, 1677.
Tho. De Lav all.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me.
RoBT. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the afternamed witnesses, Mr. Samuel Wilson, of the one side, and Mr.
Jan Heyndrik Bruyn, of the other side, who declared that they, in amity
and friendship, had agreed and covenanted with each other in respect to
the sale of a house and lot standing and lying here in Albany, on the hill,
between the house of Robt. Sanders and the new house of Capt. Philip
Schuyler, and that in the manner following : First. — Mr. Bruyn promises
to pay to Mr. Wilson, for the aforesaid house, the quantity of one hundred
and fourteen beavers, to be reckoned at 8 guilders apiece, always provided
that the buyer have the choice or option to pay in heavy beavers, that is,
five quarter pounds beavers reckoned at 8 guilders a beaver, and that in
two installments, of which the first shall be paid down at once, a sum of
fifty-seven beavers, and the second in New York, also fifty-seven beavers,
within the time three months ; with the first payment, being cash down,
the house shall be delivered with all that is therein, fast by earth or
nailed, and as the same is in fence, on condition that the seller on the
payment of the last installment shall be holden to deliver a good valid
conveyance, together with the patent thereof. The aforesaid covenants
the said contracting parties mutually promise to keep and perform, under
a pledge of their respective persons and estates, nothing excepted, subject
to all courts, laws and judges. In witness whereof the contracting par-
ties have signed this in presence of Jan Van Loon and Claas Janse
Stavast, as witnesses hereto invited.
Done in Albany, the 26th of July, 1677.
Samuell Willson.
J. H. Bruyn.
Jan Van Loon.^
Claes Jansen Stavast.
Acknowledged before me,
Robt. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable magistrates, Mr. Andries Teller and Mr. Dirck Wesselse
[Ten Broeck], etc., Pieter Winne, Junior,- who acknowledged that he is
well and truly indebted, and in arrears, to Mr. Richard Pretty, in the
1 Jan Van Loon came from Luyck, Holland, and early settled at Coxsackie, at a place called
Loonenbm-o-h now Athens, He was bv trade a blacksmith. In 1676, he married Maria Albertse,
in New York,' and had three sons, Albe'rt, Nicolaas and Mattheus, and perhaps other children.
2 Pieter Winne, Jr., son of Pieter Winne, was born in 1643; he settled at Esopus, where he
was living in 1696, when letters of administration were issued on the estate of his father.
Albany County Records. 159
sum of four hundred and twentj-four guilders seewant, growing out of a
matter of goods and moneys received to bis content, for which he promised
to deliver tar for his honor the governor general ; but having failed in
this, and being willing to give satisfaction to the aforesaid Mr. Pretty for
the aforementioned 424 guilders seewant, he engages and pledges himself
to work with Mr. Marten Gerritse [Van Bergen], from the 1st of August,
1677, until the whole sum shall have been earned (sickness only ex-
cepted), which payment shall be for the aforenamed Mr. Pretty or his
order; and for the performance of the same he pledges his person and
estate, real and personal, present and future, nothing excepted, submitting
the same to the force of all laws and judges. In witness whereof he has
signed this with his own hand.
Done in Albany, on the 8th of August, 1677.
This is the ma'rk R. p, W. of Pr. Winne, Jr.,
with his own hand set.
A. Teller.
Dirck Wessels.
Acknowledged before me,
RoBT. Livingston, Seer.
The honorable commissaries of Albany, colony Rensselaerswyck and
Schaenhechtady, declare by those presents that they have in true rights,
free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to and for the belioof
of Pr. Meese Vrooman, in a certain house and lot standing and lying in
Albany; bounded south by Ro. Sanders, and north by the house of Capt.
Schuyler; in breadth and length according to the patent thereof of date
the 6th of March, 1667, to which reference is here made ; and whereas
said Pieter Meese, in the court (vergaderinge'), has made it appear that
the aforesaid house was bought by his predecessor (voorzaat),^ Gerrit
Janse Stavast, of Richard Frizer [i^ra^/er I'], and by him, Meese, paid
for, unto such persons as he was directed, and chiefly to Mr. Pretty, in
whose hands the patents were deposited ; and afterwards said Frizer died
in England, without appointing any attorney ; therefore their honors of
the court, this conveyance make, free and unencumbered, with no claim
standing or issuing against the same (excepting only the lord's right),
and without their honors, the court, making the least claim thereupon,
giving therefore full power and plencan actionem cessam, to the afore-
named Pieter Meese Vrooman, his heirs and successors, or those who
may hereafter acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of
the said house and lot as he might do with his other patrimonial estate and
effects ; promising the same to defend against all persons, and to free it
from all trouble, claims and charges ; and further, never more to do nor
suffer anything to be done against the same, either with or without law,
in any manner whatsoever.
Given under our hands and seals, in Albany, the 14th of August, 1677.
Philip Schuyler.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
1 The former husband of his wife, widow of Gerrit Janse Stavast.
160 Albany County Records.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., Pr. Meuse Vrooman, who declared that he had in true rights, free
ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to Elizabeth Claese, widow
of the late Jan Burger, deceased, to a certain house and lot, standing and
lying in Albany ; bounded south by Ro. Sanders, and north by the new
house of Capt. Schuyler ; in breadth and length according to the patent
thereof, of date the 6th of June, 1667, to which reference is here made,
which he does by virtue of a decree granted him by the honorable com-
missaries of this town, of date the 14th of August, 1677, and that free
and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against the same,
(excepting the lord's right), and without the grantor's making the least
claim thereupon any more ; acknowledging that he is fully paid and
satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, and giving therefore
plcnam actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid Elizabeth Claese,
her heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter acquire right and title
from her, to do with and dispose of the same, as she might do with her
patrimonial estate and eff"ects; promising to defend the same against all
persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims or charges, which are law-
ful, and further, never more to do or suff"er anything to be done against
the same, either with or without law in any manner whatsoever, under
obligation as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 6th of September, 1677.
PiETER Meesen Vrooman.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Rob^ Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. A. Teller, etc.,
Elizabeth Claese, widow of the late Jan Burger, deceased, who declared
that she had in true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and trans-
ferred to Mr. Samuell Wilson, merchant at New York, a certain house
and lot, standing and lying in Albany, bounded south by Ro. Sanders,
and north by the new house of Capt. Schuyler, in breadth and length
according to the patent thereof, of date the 6th of June, 1667, whereto
reference is here made ; which she does by virtue of a conveyance to her,
given by P''. Meuse Vroomen, of date the 6th of September, 1677, and
that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against
the same (excepting the lord's right), and without the grantor's making
the least pretensions to the same any more, acknowledging that she is
fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first and last pennies, and giving
therefore plenam actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid Mr.
Samuell Wilson, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter
acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of the same, as
he might do with his patrimonial estate and effects; promising the afore-
said house and lot to defend against all persons, and to free it from all
trouble, claims or charges, which are lawful, and further, never more to
do no or suff"er anything to be done against tjie same, either with or with-
Albany County Records. 161
out law in auy manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor
by law.
Done in Albany, on the 7th of September, 1677.
Leysebeth Claes.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Rob' Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., Samuell Willson, 'merchant at New York, who declared that he had
in true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to and
for the behoof of Mr. Jan Heyndrik Bruyn, in a certain house and lot,
standing and lying in Albany, on the hill, bounded south by Ro. Sanders,
and north by the new house of Capt. Philip Schuyler, in breadth and
length according to the patent thereof, of date the 6th of June, 1667,
whereto reference is here made, which he does by virtue of a conveyance,
given by Elizabeth Claese, widow of the late Jan Burger, deceased, of
date the 7th of September, 1677, and that free and unencumbered, with
no claim standing or issuing against the same (excepting the lord's right),
and without the grantor's making the least pretension to the same any
more; acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied, the first penny
with the last, and giving therefore p?ejmm actionem cessam, and full power
to the aforesaid Mr. Jan Heyndrickse Bruyn, his heirs and successors, or
those who may acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose
of the same as he might do with his patrimonial estate and effects;
promising the aforesaid house and lot to defend against all persons, and
to free the same from all trouble, claims and charges, as is right, and
further, never more to do or sufi"er anything to be done against the same,
either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation
as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 8th of September, 1677.
Samuell "Willson.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Rob* Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty, and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc.. Evert Luycase Backer,^ who declared that he had, in true rights,
free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred, to and for the behoof
of Jacob Janse Gardenier, in a certain farm, being the just half of the
land, lying behind the Kinderhoek, in which is comprised the rights,
which were presented to Volkert Janse [Douw], by the right owner
Watawit, whose right and title the grantor possesses, namely, all the
aforesaid land to wit, the southerly jusT half with all the rights, title and
ownership of the same, lying on the east side of the kil, being the middle-
> In 1065, Evert Luycase Backer bought land behind Kinderhook of an Indian (p. 189)
He was in Beverwyck in 1657 (p. 171).
Hist. Col. Hi. 21
162 Albany County Records.
most piece of land there, which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the
patent to him, granted by the right honorable governor, Richard Nicolls,
of date the 26th of June, 1668, and that free and unencumbered, with no
claim standing or issuing against the same (excepting the lord's right),
and without the grantor's making the least pretension any more to it,
acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny
with the last, and giving therefore plenam actionem cessam, and full
power to the aforesaid Jacob Janse Gardenier, his heirs and successors,
or those who may receive right and title from him, to do with and to
dispose of the same as he might do with his patrimonial estate and eff"ects ;
promising the aforesaid parcel of land to defend against all persons, and
to free the same from all trouble, claims and charges, which are lawful,
and further, never more to do or suffer anything to be done against it,
either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation
as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 8th of September, 1677.
Evert Luycas.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
On this, the 9th day of September, 1677, appeared before me Ro.
Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of the afternamed witnesses, Jacob
Janse Gardenier, alias Flodder, who acknowledged that he sold last
January, to Adam Dingmans,i the farm at Kinderhoeck, upon which he,
Dingman, at present resides, in manner following, the same shall be
delivered to Adam Dingmans, with all his right, title and ownership of the
same, as it lies in fence, with the house, lot, ricks and barn, as he at
present occupies it, with a cart and half of a horse, and that for the sum
of five hundred guilders, Holland money, to be paid in exchange on
Holland, whenever the seller shall desire the bill of exchange, with this
reservation that, if so be the bill come back protested or if the money be
not recovered there, then the sale shall be nul, and the buyer shall be
held to pay yearly rent as before; to which end the contracting parties
mutually pledge their respective persons and estates, real and personal,
present and future, nothing excepted, placing the same in subjection to
all laws and judges.
Done in Albany, without guile or craft, in presence of Arnout Cornelise
Viele, and Hendrik Vande Water, as witnesses hereto called.
Jacob Janse Flodder.
Adam Dingemans.
Testes :
Arnout Cor. Viele.
Henderick Vande Water.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
1 Adam Dingman was born in Haarlem, Holland. He married Aeltie, daughter of Jacob
Janse Gardenier, by whom he had two sons, Gerrit, and Jacob, and two daughters. He was
in Greenbush in 1663, but subsequently settled in Kinderhook. His will made 31 January,
1721, was proved the 30th of March.
Albany County Records. 163
By the honorable, the commissaries of Albany, colony Renselaerswyck
and Schaenhechtady, etc., whereas Catelyntje Van Eslant, wife of Jacob
Abrahamse' Cuyper, proposes to depart from here for Holland, to collecf*'
and receive there some moneys, coming to her and her brother by way of
inheritance, and bequest from her late mother's uncle, Harmanus
Antonides Vander Linde, in his life time minister at Naerden, to which
end she has solicited of us a certificate testimonial, which we cannot
refuse : therefore, we declare that she is a daughter of Claes Van
Eslandt, deceased, having been in his life time undertaker (ae^ispreccker')
and gravedigger at New York, and her mother's name Willemtie Harpers
Vander Linde.
Given under our hands and seals, in Albany, the 25th of September,
and in the nine and twentieth year of the reign of our sovereign lord
Charles the Second, by the grace of God, king of Great Britain, France,
and Ireland, defender of the faith, 1677.
[This paper is a copy without signatures.]
Appeared before me Robert Livingstone, seer., etc., and in presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Philip Pieterse Schuyler and Mr. Richard
Pretty, etc., Claes Van Eslandt, and Jacob Abrahamse Cuyper, citizens
of Albany, who declared that they had, in accordance with advices from
Harmanus Vander Linde, dwelling in the Hage, in Holland, appointed
and empowered Catelyntje Van Eslandt, wife of the aforesaid Jacob
Abrahamse Cuyper, and sister of the aforesaid Claes Van Eslandt,
specially to demand, collect and receive in Holland, etc., her and her
aforesaid brother's portion of the inheritance and bequest, left for them
by her mother's uncle, named Harmanus Antonides Vander Linde, in his
life time minister at Naerden, and acquittance to execute for receipts,
and for claims to caveeren (?), and further, to do, perform and execute
all things which may be needful and her judgment may suggest; promis-
ing at all times to hold good all that shall be done and performed in the
aforesaid matter by their aforesaid sister and wife, as their attorney, without
any contradiction.
Done in Albany, in America, on the 25th of September, and in the
nine and twentieth year of the reign of our sovereign lord, Charles the
Second, by the grace of God, king of Great Britain, France, and Ireland,
defender of the faith, Annoque Domini 1G77.
[This paper is a copy without signatures.]
By the honorable, the commissaries of Albany, colony of Renselaers-
wyck and Schaenhechtady, etc., a certain citizen of this town of Albany,
in America, named Aernout Corn. Viele, appearing before us solicits very
earnestly, that he may receive a certificate testimonial from us, that he
was married to one Gerritie Gerritse, born at Amsterdam, Holland, which
we are not able to refuse him ; whereas some years since a certain power
of attorney was given to Harmen Vedder, also in our jurisdiction dwelling,
having reference to Arent Janse Timmerman, stepftither of Gerritje
Perhaps Jacob Abrahamse Vosburgh, cooper.
164 Albany County Records.
Gerritse, in respect to some moneys, which were coming to her from the
Orphans Chamber, but came back fruitless, because not specially addressed
to the Messrs. orphan masters, therefore we, to all magistrates on whom
these presents are served, make known the truth to be that he, the
aforenamed Arnout Corn. Viele is husband and guardian of Gerritje
Gerritse, both living and in sound health.
Given under our hands and seals in Albany, in America, on the 25th
of September, and in the nine and twentieth year of the reign of our
sovereign lord, Charles the Second, by the grace of God, king of Great
Britain, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith, Annoq. Dom. 1677.
[This paper is a copy without signatures.]
Appeared before me Robert Livingstone, secretary, etc., and in the
presence of the honorable magistrates, Mr. Philip Pieterse Schuyler and
Mr. Richard Pretty, etc., Arnout Corn. Viele, citizen and inhabitant
here, who declared that he appointed and empowered, by these presents,
Messieurs Abraham de Hoshipee and Daniel de Niewville, merchants
dwelling in the city of Amsterdam, specially to demand, collect and
receive from the Messieurs Orphan Masters of the same city, the sum of
two hundred and fifty carolus guilders, with the interest due on the same
since the 24th of August, 1656, to the date of payment, arising out of
the proven estate of the subscriber's wife, Gerritje Gerritse; and by
virtue of an authentic copy herewith given of a certain extract from the
five and twentieth register of the orphans' chamber of the city of Am-
sterdam, fol. iii, drawer 289, together with this [power of attorney], these
attorneys [are empowered] acquittance to give for receipts, and in case of
refusal, with law and the rigor of justice to constrain them to payment,
and to that end all terms of courts to observe unto sentence and ex-
treme execution {van dien indues), and finding the sentence withheld,
to challenge or appeal therefrom; and said challenge or appeal also to
prosecute to the extreme; with power, also, one or more persons in their
places to substitute ; and further, to do all things in the matter aforesaid,
either with or without law, as may be needful, and as their judgment may
suggest, and as he, the subscriber, if himself present, might or could do ;
promising at all times [to hold good] all that shall be done and performed
by the aforesaid attorneys, or by one of them, or by those substituted in
the case by virtue of these presents, without any contradiction, under
obligation as provided therefor according to law, provided that these
attorneys be holden, when asked and solicited, of their transactions to
show a proper accounting.
This done and executed in Albany, in America, the 25th of September,
and in the nine and twentieth year of the reign of our sovereign lord
Charles the Second, by the grace of God King of Great Britain, France
and Ireland, defender of the faith. Annoq. Dom. 1677.
[Copy without signature.]
Appeared before me Robert Livingstone, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable magistrates, Mr. Philip Schuyler and Mr. Andries Teller,
etc., Mr. Cornells Van Dyck, chirurgeon, husband and guardian of
Elizabeth Lakens (both alive and well), who declared that he had ap-
Albmiy County Records. 165
pointed and empowered, by these presents, Mr. William Lakens and Mr.
Daniel Honde Koetre, merchants, dwelling m the city of Amsterdam in
Holland, specially, in the subscriber's name and for his sake, jointly or
severally, to ask, demand, collect and receive such household goods and
moneys as are coming to him by way of inheritance and bequest by will,
to his wife Elizabeth Lakins aforesaid, from Mr. Dirck Heck, her full
cousin, which [property] is lying at Emerck and elsewhere, as appears by
said will ; together with a just share of the estate left by Meutie Dirckie,
also lying there, etc. ; and further, all that is coming to him and to his
aforesaid wife elsewhere, however it may be and wherever it may be or
lie, and therefore acquittance to pass for property received, and in case of
refusal, with law and rigor of justice to compel them to payment; to
which end all terms of courts to observe, to sentence and the extreme
execution of the same ; and finding the sentence or sentences adverse,
to challenge or appeal therefrom, and said challenge or appeal to
prosecute to the extreme ; with power one or more persons in their
places to substitute ; likewise to demand of those there an accounting,
inventory, the will, and other writings needful thereto, and if, when
heard, the case require it, to come to a reconciliation and compromise,
and further to do all things there as their good judgment shall resolve,
the property as well personal as real, house lots, lands and other things to
sell, and proper conveyance thereof to deliver, and transfer to make as
comports with the method of the laws ; yea, wherever the matter de-
mands a more specific and graver charge than above stated, which the
attorneys shall understand to be herein contained and included, [the sub-
scriber] promises to hold good all that shall be done and performed in
the aforesaid matter by the aforenamed attorneys, or either of them or
those substituted for them, without any contradiction, under obligation as
provided therefor according to law, provided that the attorneys be holden
on demand and solicitation to exhibit a proper statement of their afore-
said transactions, and the moneys remaining over.
Thus done and executed in Albany, in America, on the 26th Sep-
tember, 1677.
[Copy without signatures.]
Appeared before me Robert Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of
the honorable Messieurs Philip Schuyler and Dirck Wessells [Ten
Broeck], commissaries, etc., Albert Andriese Bratt,' who acknowledged
that he is well and truly indebted and in arrears to Mr. Nicolaus Van
Renselaer, director of colony Renselaerswyck, in the sum of three
thousand nine hundred and fifty-six guilders, as appears by the books of
the colony Renselaerswyck, growing out of the part rent for the mill and
land ; which aforesaid 3,956 guilders the mortgagor, to the aforenamed
Mr. director o.r to his successors, promises to pay, provided that whatever
he, the mortgagor, shall make appear to have been paid thereon shall be
deducted; pledging therefor, specially, the produce of his orchard
(hoom(jaert geivass), standing behind the house which the mortgagor now
1 Albert Andriessen Bradt, de Noorman, married Annetje Barents, by whom he had eight
children, one of whom married Tennis Slingerland, of Onisquethaw; and the tradition is, that
another was born on shipboard, on the passage out, in the midst of a storm, in consequence of
which he was called Storm Vanderzee, a name which has been perpetuated among the Vander-
zees. See O'Callaghan's History of New Netherlands i, 4.33.
166 Albany County Records.
possesses, from which, produce of the orchard he promises to pay in reut
during life twenty guilders in patroon's money in apples, and generally
pledging his person and estate, personal and real, present and future,
nothing excepted ; submitting the same to the force of all laws and
judges to promote the payment thereof in due time, if need be, without
loss or cost.
Done in Albany, without craft or guile, on the 30th of October, 1677.
Aalbert Andriesse Brat.
Philip Schuyler.
Dierck Wcssells.
Acknowledged before me,
EoBT. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robert Livingston, seer., etc,, and in the presence
of the honorable Capt. Philip Schuyler and Mr. Dirk Wcssells, commis-
saries, etc., Harmen Vedder and Barendt Boyndertse,! who declared that
they had, in true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred
to and for the behoof of Claes Janse Van Boeckhoven -' and Byck Claese
[Van Vranken,] ^ in a certain piece of land lying over the river in Canas-
tagioene [Niskayuna], and that according to all the rights which the
aforesaid grantors have therein ; which they do by virtue of a patent
to them granted by the right honorable the governor general, Francis
Lovelace, of date the 19th of May, 1671, to which reference is here
made, and that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing
against the same (excepting the lord's right), and without the grantors'
making the least pretensions to it any more, acknowledging that they are
fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, and giving
therefore ^?e?iom actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid Claes
Janse Van Boeckhoven and Byk Claese, their heirs and successors, or
those who may acquire right and title from them, to do with and dispose
of the aforesaid land as they might do with their patrimonial estates and
efi'ects ; promising the aforesaid land to defend against all persons, and to
free it from all trouble, claims or charges, which are lawful; and, fur-
ther, never more to do nor sufi'er anything to be done against the same,
with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as pro-
vided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 31st of October, 1677.
Harmen Vedder.
Barent Reyndertse Smit.
Philip Schuyler.
Dierck Wesselse \_Ten Broeclc].
Acknowledged before me,
Robt. Livingston, Seer.
1 See pp. 77, 161, 198.
2 Claes Janse Van Boeckhoven bought land over the river in Niskayuna, in company with
Ryck Claas. in \iTi%— Notarial Papers. His first wife was Volkertie Janse ; his second, Catlyntje
DeVos, daughter of Andries De Vos and widow of Arent Andriese Brat, whom he married about
1691. He probably lived until about 1712, leaving no children. His property passed to his wife,
and, after her death, in 1717, to her children.
^ Ryck Claas Van Vranken was in Beverwyck as early as 1665 (p. 198). He had three sons,
Maas, Gerrit and Evert, and perhaps daughters. This family settled at Niskayuna, on both sides
of the river, where the descendants are still found.
Albany County Rtcords. 167
Appeared before me Robert Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of
the honorable Capt. Philip Schuyler and Mr. Dirk Wessells [Ten
Broeck], commissaries, etc., Barent Beynderse [Smit], who declared that
he had, in true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred
to and for the behoof of Claes Janse Van Boekhooven, for all his title to
the land at Canastagioene. on this side of the river, which he does by
virtue of a patent to him and Harmen Vedder, granted by the right
honorable the governor general: Francis Lovelace, of date the 19th of
May, 1671 ; this aforesaid land being the just half of that which is
specified in the aforesaid patent, to wit, on this side of the river ; and
that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against
the same, excepting the lord's [duke's] right, and without the grantor's
making the least pretension to the same any more ; acknowledging that
he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, and
therefore giving plenam actionem cessam, and perfect power to the afore-
said Claes Janse Van Boekhooven, his heirs and successors, or those who
may acquire right and title from him, to do with and dispose of the afore-
said land as he might do with his patrimonial estate and effects ; pro-
mising to defend the aforesaid land from all persons, and to free it from
all trouble, claims or charges which are lawful ; and further, never more
to do nor suffer anything to be done against the same, either with or
without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 31st of October, 1677.
Barent Reyndertse Smit.
Philip Schuyler.
Dirck Wessells.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable Capt. Philip Pieterse Schuyler and Mr. Dirk Wessells,
commissaries, etc., Claes Janse Van Boekhooven, who declared that he
had, in true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to
and for the behoof of Capt. Jan Cloete, in a certain piece of land lying
at Canastagioene, on this side of the river, with all the title which he has
therein, as it was conveyed to him to-day by Barent Rynderse, being the
first half which the aforesaid Barent received on this side of the river, by
patent thereof granted to Harme Vedder and Barent Reyndertse by tlie
late governor, Francis Lovelace, of date the 19th of May, 1671 ; and that
free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against the
same, excepting the duke's (Jieeren syn) right, and without the grantor's
making the least pretensions any more against it; acknowledging that he
is fully paid and satisfied, the first penny with the last, and therefore
giving plenam actionem cessam^ and full power to the aforesaid Capt. Jan
Cloete, his heirs and successors, or those who may acquire right and title
through him, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid land as he might do
with his patrimonial estate and effects ; promising to defend the aforesaid
land from all persons, and free it from all trouble, claims and charges
which are lawful ; and further, never more to do or suff'cr anything to be
168 Albany County Records.
done against the same, either with or without law, in any manner what-
ever, under obligation as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 21st of October, 1677.
This is the mark X of Claes Janse Van Boekhooven,
with his own hand set.
Philip Schuyler.
Dirclc Wessels.
Acknowledged before me,
RoBT. Livingston, Seer.
On this, the first day of November, 1677, Cornelis Van Schelluyne i
declared, in presence of Hend. Cuyler and Claes Van Boekhooven, that
it was well known to him that Jan Cloet bought the land of his father at
Canastagione, and paid for it to Tieleman Van Schelluyne, his brother,
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the afternamed witnesses, Jurian Teunisse Tappen, of the one side, and
Capt. Philip Pieterse Schuyler, of the other side, who declared that they
had in amity and friendship covenanted and agreed with each other re-
specting the sale of his, Jurian Teunisse's bouwery, lying on the Hudson
river, obliquely over against the bouwery of the aforesaid Capt. Schuyler,-
as follows : First. — Jurian Teunise acknowledges that he has sold, and
Capt. Schuyler that he has bought of him, the aforesaid bouwery, with
all that appertains to the same, being the just tenth part of the colony
Reusselaerswyck, according to the conveyance delivered to him by Jero-
nimus Ebbinck, of date the 7th of July, 1676, together with horses,
cattle, house and barn, grain sowed, and all that is thereon fast by earth
and nailed, all of such dimensions as he, Jurian Teunise, at present is in
possession, only excepting his, Jurian's household goods, which he now
has, everything else that belongs to a farmer's utensils Capt. Schuyler
shall possess ; the seller shall deliver to the buyer all the above men-
tioned property on the 8th of this month, and on payment shall give a
perfect conveyance ; for which bouwery and title to the same, the above
named Capt. 'Schuyler promises to pay to the aforesaid Jurian Teunisse
the number of six hundred merchantable beaver skins in the month of
July next, 1678, all in one sum, wherewith the parties contracting
acknowledge that they are well content ; hereto pledging their respective
persons and estates, personal and real, present and future.
Thus done in Albany, without craft or guile, in presence of Dirk
1 Cornelis and Tieleman Van Schelluyne were two sons of Dirk Van Schelluyne. The former
married Geertie Harmense Visscher, and had four sous and two daughters. He was buried on the
27th May, 1728, and his wife survived him several years. His brother Tieleman was li\'ing in
Albany in 1728, but probably left no descendants.
- This bouwery, called the tenth part of the colony Reusselaerswyck, probably extended from
Wynant's to the Poesten kil. It was owned by Johanna De Laet, wife of Jerouimus Ebbingh,
her father, Johannes De Laet, being one of the partners of the patent. Ebbingh sold it to Jurian
Teunisse.
Albany County Records. 169
Wessels [Ten Broeck], and Johannes Wendel, as witnesses hereto called,
on this 6th of Nov., 1677.
JURIAN TeUNISSE.
Philip Schuyler.
Dirck Wessels.
Johannes Wendel.
Acknowledged before me,
RoBT. Livingston, Sscr.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., in the presence of
the afternamed witnesses, Harme Gansevoort, of the one side, and Claes
Janse and Albert Jacobse Grardenier,i carpenters, of the other side, who
declared that they had in amity and friendship covenanted and agreed
with each other about the building of a barn for Gansevoort at Catskil,
as follows : First. — Claes Janse and Albert Jacobse aforesaid, acknow-
ledge that they have agreed to build a barn for Harme Gansevoort at
Catskil, with an opening \_uytlaeting'] on both sides ; the barn shall be
sixty feet long and thirty feet broad, with a floor of timber (halke), horse
crib, cow stall and loft (solder') therein, shortened to fifty feet in length,
and of the breadth of the barn ; on condition that Harme aforesaid shall
furnish ihem victuals and drink, and all the timber, and deliver the
materials that belong thereto on the ground ; likewise it is conditioned
that Jan Dirkse shall rough hew a month for the aforesaid carpenters at
the expense of Harme aforesaid ; they shall begin to build in January or
February next coming, and not stop the work until the barn is finished ac-
cording to the above specified conditions ; for which he, Harme Gansevoort,
promises to pay the sum of forty beavers in two installments, to wit, the first
half, being twenty beavers, in the autumn after the barn shall be finished,
one-third of the same in maize, one-third in hogs and one-third in cattle, at
market prices; the second installment a year after, being likewise twenty
beavers, in the same kind, to wit, J maize, J in hogs and I in cattle ;
with which the contracting parties acknowledge that they are well satis-
fied, hereto pledging their respective persons and estates, real and personal,
present and future.
Thus done in Albany, without craft or guile, in the presence of Claas
Janse Stavast and Jan Conel, as witnesses hereunto called, on this 29th
of November, 1677.
Hermen Gansevort.
Claes Janse.
This is the mark A-f-i of Albert Jacobse.
Claes Janse Stavast.
John Concll.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., in the presence of the
honorable Messieurs Richard Pretty and Andries Teller, commissaries,
etc., Capt. Volkert Janse Douw, who declared that he had in true rights,
Albert Jacobse Gardenier was son of Jacob Janse Gardenier, of Kinderhook. He had three
^hters baptized in Albany before 1690, after whi
•k, where he probably settled after that date.
Hist. Col. Hi. _ 22
daughters baptized in Albany before 1690, after which time he had two children baptized in New
York, where he probably settled after that ' '
170 Albany County Records.
free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to Mr. Pieter Winne,
to the half of an island lying in the Hudson river opposite to Paerde-
hoek, and was before this named Constaple's island, with the half of the
house, barn and rick, and all that is thereon fast by earth and nailed,
which he, the grantor, does by virtue of a patent granted him by the
honorable the governor general, Richard Nicolls, of date the 6th of Sept ,
1667, to which reference is here made; and that free and unencumbered,
with no claim standing or issuing against the same (excepting only the
lord's right), and without the grantor's making the least pretensions any
more upon it, and acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied
therefor, the first penny with the last, and therefore giving plenam
actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid Mr. Pieter Winne, his
heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter acquire his right and
title, to do with and dispose of the afoi'esaid half island, and half of that
which appertains thereto, as he might do with his other patrimonial estate
and effects ; promising the same to defend against all persons, and to free
it from all trouble, claims or charges which hereafter may arise, and never
more to do nor sufi"er anything to be done, either with or without law, in
any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor according
to law.
Done in Albany, the 13th of December, 1677.
VOLCKART JaNSE DoUW.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro't Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable Messieurs Richard Pretty and Andries Teller, commissa-
ries, etc., Paulus Martense Raemmaker,i who declared that he had in true
rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to and for the
behoof of Harme Janse Lyndrayer [ropemaker], in a certain house and
lot standing and lying here in Albany, with all that is therein fast by
earth and nailed, and is bounded south by Pieter Loockermans, north by
the house of Laurens Van Ale and Jan Janse Bleecker, west and east by
the public street ; in breadth, in front on the street [Broadway], two rods,
and in the rear on the west side [James street], one rod and ten feet and
a half, length on the north side six and a half rods, and on the south side
six rods five feet and a half; - which he, the grantor, does by virtue of a
conveyance given him by Mattheus Abrahamse [Van Deusen], of date the
26th of June, 1677, to which reference is here made, and that free and
unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against the same (ex-
cepting the lord's right), and without the grantor's making the least
pretension any more to it ; acknowledging that he is fully paid and satis-
fied, the first penny with the last, and therefore giving plenam actionem
cessam^ and perfect power to the aforesaid Harme Janse Lyndrayer, his
heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter acquire his right and
title, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he might do
1 Paulus Martense Van Benthuysen, at other times radernaJce7\ i. e., wheelwright.
= This lot fronted on Broadway, and extended in the rear to James street, and lay between
Maiden lane and Steuben street.
Albany County Records. 171
witli his patrimonial estate and effects ; promising the same to defend
against all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims or charges
which may hereafter arise, and never more to do nor suffer anything to
be done against the same, either with or without law, in any manner
whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 13th December, 1G77.
Paulus Martense.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable Messieurs Richard Pretty and Andries Teller, commis-
saries, etc., the Reverend Dom. Nicolaes Van Rensselaer, director of
colony Rensselaerswyck, who declared that in the aforesaid character [of
director], he had granted, conveyed and transferred to Mr. Pieter Winne,
the saw mill on the Betlehem's kil,i with the superstructure and appur-
tenances of the same, as Pieter Winne aforesaid at present is in possession
of the same (he bought the same of Mr. Stephanus Van Cortlandt, when
director of colony Rensselaerswyck in 1673), which he does by virtue of
an agreement made between Mr. Stephanus Von Cortlant, in the cha-
racter of director of colony Rensselaerswyck, and Albert Rykman, in the
character of attorney for Elbert Gerbertse Cruyff, of date the 2d of June,
1675, wherein the superstructure and appurtenances of the aforesaid
mill were assigned to Mr Van Cortland ; and that free and unencumbered,
with no claim standing nor issuing against the same (excepting the
lord's right), and without the grantor's making the least pretension to the
same any more ; acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied there-
for, the first penny with the last, and therefore giving plenam actionem
cessam, and full power to the aforesaid Mr. Pieter Winne, his heirs and
successors, or those who may hereafter acquire his right and title, to do
with and dispose of the aforesaid mill and its appurtenances as he might
do with [his] own patrimonial estate and effects ; promising the same to
defend against all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims or
charges which may hereafter arise, and never to do nor suffer anything
to be done against the same, either with or without law, in any manner
whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 13th of December, 1677.
NicoLAus Van Rensselaer,
Colonise pastor et director.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
In my presence.
Rot. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Andries Teller,
etc., Hendrick Marcelis, who declared that he had in true rights, free
Now the Norman's kil.
172 Albany County Records.
ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to and for the behoof of
Robert Sanders, in a certain lot of land lying without the town of Albany,
without the gate by Hendrick Rooseboom,' lying to the South of Claas
Gerritse,- to the north of Jacob Tyssen [Van der Heyden], to the west
the land belonging to Andries De Vos, and to the east of the public
highway [North Pearl], being in breadth in front five rods, in the rear
four rods and four feet, and length ten rods,-^ which he, the grantor, does
by virtue of a patent granted him by the right honorable the governor
general, Richard Nicolls, of date the 11th of May, 1667, to which refer-
ence is here made, this being the just half of the lot mentioned in the
said patent, being the first half, the other having been sold to Volkie Van
Hoezen,' and that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or
issuing against it (excepting the lord's right), and without the grantor's
making the least pretensions to the same any more ; acknowledging that
he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, and
giving therefore p/enam actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid
Robert Sanders, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter
acquire his right and title, to do with and to dispose of the aforesaid
parcel of ground as he might do with his patrimonial estate and efi"ects;
jjromising to defend the same against all persons, and to free it from all
trouble, claims and charges which may hereafter arise, and never more
to do nor suffer anything to be done against the same, with or without
law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor
according to law.
Done in Albany, the 14th of December, 1677.
This is the mark A of Hendrik Marcelis,
with his own hand set.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Rot. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable Messieurs Rich. Pretty and Ands. Teller, commissaries,
etc. , Mr. Ludovicus Cobes, schout of Schenectady , who declared that he had,
by these presents, granted, conveyed and transferred to and for the behoof
of Mynerd Jance Wemp,'' so much of the two last payments as are
coming to him from Mr. Gerrit Van Schaick," for the purchase of a house
and lot lying here in Albany, amounting to the sum of fifty beavers, ac-
cording to a bill of sale thereof, of date the 15th of December, 1677, to
1 The burgher blockhouse and gate were at the junction of North Pearl and Steuben streeta.
2 There was a Claas Gerritse in Beverwyck in 1640.— 0'Ca??aoAa«'s History of New Nether-
land, I, 439.
3 This was on the east side of North Pearl, a little way north of Steuben street.
* YoLkie, the wife of Jan Franse Van Hoesen, the first settler.
6 Myndert Wemp was son of Jan Bareutse Wemp and Marytje Mynderse. He was among the
early settlers of Schenectady, where he was killed by the French and Indians. Feb. 9, 1690. He
left one son, Johannes, who was carried away captive, but returned and became the father of a
numerous family.
" Gerrit Van Schaick was eldest son of Goosen Gerrit Van Schaick. He died 11 Nov., 1679.
Albany Comity Records. 173
which reference is here made ; and that for a house and lot bought of
him, Myndert, standing and lying in Schenectady.
Thus executed in Albany, on the 29th of December, 1677.
LUDOVICUS COBES.
RicTi'd Pretty.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
. Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable Messieurs Rich. Pretty and A. Teller, commissaries, etc.,
Wattawyt and his son Appanewayett, with the sister of Wattawyt, named
Sassioncha, and her little son named Metschekamek, all Mohegans,
dwelling at Schotak, who declared that they are well paid and satisfied
by Mr. Gerrit Van Slichtenhorst for their claim upon a certain parcel of
land which they, by these presents, release and convey to him, lying in
the Claverak between the bouwery of Jan Roothaer and Major Abm.
Staes, beginning at a certain fall upon the kil named Kiesiewey'si kil, to
the kil of Major Abm. Staes, with the vly. little islands and wood stand-
ing thereupon, with all the rights and ownership of the same which they,
the former proprietors, possessed ; renouncing and making full release for
themselves and their heirs, by these presents, of the claims which they
had thereupon, to and for the behoof of the aforesaid Mons. Gerrit Van
Slichtenhorst, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter acquire
his right and title, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid land, the ap-
pendances and dependencies of the same, as he might do with his own
patrimonial estate and effects ; promising the same to defend against all
persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims or charges which may
hereafter arise, and never more to do nor to suffer anything to be done
against the same, either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever,
under obligation as provided therefor according by law.
Thus done in Albany, and ti'anslated by Arnout Cornelise Viele, on
this first day of January, 167|-.
This is the mark -\- of Wattawyt, with his own hand set, for
himself and for his son.
This is the mark -j- of Sassioncha, with her own hand set, for
herself and for her son.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Arnout Cor[_nelise Viele'], Interpreter.
Acknowledged before me,
Rot. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable Messieurs Rich. Pretty and Ands. Teller, commis-
saries, etc., Claes Janse Van Boekhooven, who declared that he had in
true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to and for
This was the name of an Indian residing in this neighborhood.
174 Albany County Records.
the behoof of Teunis Willemse i Van Wout Bergh, in a certain piece of
arable land of ten morgens, lying on the other side of the river at Canas-
tagioene, to the east of the aforesaid Claas Janse's bouwery, with the
right to the woods with his neighbors for a range for his cattle and other
purposes, which piece of land Teunis aforesaid at present occupies and
tills ; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of a conveyance given him
by Harme Vedder and Barent Rynderse, of date the 31st of October, 1677,
being a part of his half then conveyed, whereto reference is here made,
and that free and unencumbered, with no claims standing or issuing against
the same (excepting the lord's right), and without the grantor's making
the least pretensions to it any more ; acknowledging that he is fully paid
and satisfied therefor, the first penny as well as the last, and giving there-
fore plenam actionem cessam, and perfect power to the aforesaid Teunis
Willemse Van Wout Berg, his heirs and successors, or those who may
acquire his right and title, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid land
as he might do with his own patrimonial estate andeflfects; promising the
same to defend against all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims
or charges which are lawful ; and further, never more to do nor suffer
anything to be done against the same, either with or without law, in any
manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 8th of Feb, 167|.
This is the mark of -j- Claes Janse Van Boekhoven.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
RoBT. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of the
honorable Messieurs Rich. Pretty and Andr. Teller, commissaries, etc.,
Ro. Sanders, who declared that he had in true rights, free ownership,
granted, conveyed and transferred to and for the behoof of Paulus Mar-
tense [Van Benthuysen], raemmaker,^ a certain parcel of land, lying
without the town of Albany, without the gate by Hend. Rooseboom,^
lying to the south of Claas Gerritse's, to the north [of] Jacob Tyssen
[Van der Heyden], to the west the land belonging to Andries De Vos,*
and to the east of the public highway [North Pearl street] ; being in
breadth in front five rods [60 ft.], and in the rear four rods and four feet,
and in length ten rods [120 ft.] ; which the grantor does by virtue of a
conveyance to him given by Hendrik Marcelis, of date the 14th Decem-
ber, 1677, to which reference is here made, this being a just half of the
lot mentioned in the patent of said Marcelis, the other half, being the
rear, has been sold to Volkie Van Hoesen,^ and that free and unencum-
bered, with no claim standing or issuing against the same (excepting the
lord's right), and without the grantor's making the least pretension to it
1 Teunis Willemse and wife, Jannetie Hendrikse, had three children baptized in Albany
1696-1700.
2 Sash maker.
3 This gate was at the junction of North Pearl and Steuben streets.
^ Andries De Vos's land lay on the west side of North Pearl street, and extended north from
Steuben street to Fox creek.
^ Volkie Van Hoesen was the wife of Jan Franse Van Hoesen, the first settler.
Albany County Recm'ds. 175
any more ; acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the
first penny with the last, and therefore gWmg plenam actionem cessam, Viwdi
full power to the aforesaid Paul Martense Raemmaker, his heirs and suc-
cessors, or those who may hereafter acquire his right and title, to do with
and dispose of the aforesaid lot as he might do with his own patrimonial
estate and efi'ects ; promising the aforesaid lot to defend against all persons,
and to free it from all trouble, claims or charges which may hereafter
arise, and never more to do nor allow anything to be done against the
same, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor
according to law.
Done in Albany, the 21st of Feb., 167|.
RoBBERT Sanders.
Rich. Pretty.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable Messieurs Rich. Pretty and Ands. Teller, commissaries,
etc., Paulus Martense [Van Benthuysen], Raemmaker, who declared that
he had in true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred
to and for the behoof of Mr. David Schuyler and Lawrence Van Ale, in
a certain lot lying without the town of Albany, without the gate by
Hend. Rooseboom, lying to the south of Claes G-erritse, to the north of
Jacob Tyssen [Van der tieyden], to the west the land belonging to An-
dries De Vos, and to the east of the public highway [North Pearl street],
being in breadth in front five rods, and in the rear four rods and four
feet, and in length ten rods ; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of a
conveyance to him given by Ro, Sanders, of date the 11th of Feb., 167-|-,
to which reference is here made, this being the just half of what was
mentioned in the patent of Hend. Marcelis, of date the 11th of May, 1667,
the other half, being the rear, was sold to Volkie Van Hoese, and that
free and unencumbered, with no claim standing nor issuing against it
(excepting the lord's right), and without the grantor's making the least
pretension to it any more; acknowledging that he is fully paid and satis-
fied therefor, the first penny with the last, and therefore giving plenam
actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid David Schuyler and
Lawrence Van Ale, their heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter
receive his right or title, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid lot as
they might do with their own patrimonial estates and efi'ects ; promising
the aforesaid lot to defend against all persons, and to free it from all
trouble, claims and charges which may hereafter arise, and never more
to do nor sufi"er anything to be done against the same, either with or
without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the 22d Feb., 167|.
Paulus Martense.
Rich'd Pretty.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
176 Albany County Records.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable Messieurs Dirk Wessels and A. Teller, commissaries, etc.,
Jan Janse Bleecker and Jacob Sanderse Glen, attorneys for Jan Heyn-
drix Van Bael, who declared that they had granted, conveyed and trans-
ferred to and for the behoof of Paulus Martense [Van Benthuysen],
Raemmaker, a certain lot lying without the town of Albany, by the gate
where the court house stands, i bounding on the north the garden of
Harme Bastiaense [Visscher], to the south the common way to the shore
[Division street], to the east of the highway [Broadway], in breadth five
rods and three and a half feet, length to the river path,- which the
grantors do by virtue of a patent granted to Van Bael by the late governor
general, Richard Nicolls, of date the 30th of April, 1677, all as it lies in
fence, free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against
the same (excepting the lord's right), and without the grantors' making
the least pretension to it any more ; acknowledging that they are fully paid
and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, and therefore giving
plenam actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid Paulus Martense,
his heirs and successors, or those who hereafter may acquire his right and
title, to do with and dispose of the same as he might do with his own
patrimonial estate and effects ; promising the said lot to defend against
all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims or charges which may
hereafter arise, and never more to do nor suffer anything to be done
against the same, either with or without law, in any manner whatsoever,
under obligation as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 25th of Feb., 167|.
Jan Janse Bleecker.
Jacob Sanderse Glen.
A. Teller.
Dirck 'Wesseh.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Rot. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence o£
of the honorable Messieurs Richard Pretty and Andries Teller, commis-
saries, etc., Annetie Lievens, widow of Goose Gerritse [Van Schaick],
deceased, who declared that she had in true rights, free ownership, given
and presented to and for the behoof of Gerrit Van Schaick, ^ in a cer-
tain house and lot standing and lying without the town of Albany, on the
Third kil [Fox creek]; bounded north and west by the lot of Gerrit
Reyerse,^ south and east by the public highway, being six rods in length
aud in breadth four rods ; -^ all which she, by these presents, grants, con-
1 The court house stood on the east corner of Hudson street and Broadway, just inside the
Btockadoes.
2 This lot of Van Bael, probably a garden, was on the east corner of Division street and Broad-
way.
3 Gerrit Van Schaick was the eldest son of Goosen Gerritse Van Schaick, the first settler. He
married Alida Van Slichtenhorst, daughter of Barent Arentee Van Slichteuhorst, and died 11
Nov., 1679. His widow afterwards married Pieter Davidse Schuyler, whom she outiived.
■» Gerrit Eeyerse came from Utrecht, and was in Beverwyck as early as 1656 {Deeds i, 49). In
1665 he married Annatie Janse, of Amsterdam, in New York, and in his will, made 15 Feb., 169M,
he mentions five children then living. He was a trader, and in 1660 and 1662 made two voyages
to Patria. His two logs of these voyages are still preserved. His descendants pass by the name
of Gerritsen.
^ This lot was on the north corner of Broadway and Columbia street.
Albany County Records. 177
veys and transfers to Grerrit Van Schayk aforesaid, by virtue of a patent
granted her late husband by the late governor general, Rich. Nicolls, of
date the 25th of April, 1667, to which reference is here made, and that
free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against the
same (excepting the lord's (Jieer zyii) right), and without the grantor's
making the least pretension thereto any more ; acknowledging that she
has given and presented the aforesaid house and lot to Gerrit Shayk
aforenamed, and therefore giving plenam actionem cessani, and full power
to Gerrit Van Shayk, his heirs and successors, or those who may here-
after receive his right and title, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid
house and lot as he might do with his patrimonial estate and effects ;
promising the same to defend against all persons, and to free it from all
trouble, claims and charges ; and further, never more to do nor suffer
anything to be done against the same, either with or without the laws, in
any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor according to
law.
Done in Albany, the 4th of March, 167f .
Annetge Lievens,
Rich'd Pretty,
A. Teller.
In my presence.
Ro, Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable Messieurs Rich. Pretty and Ands. Teller, commissaries,
etc., Cornelis Cornelise Van der Hoeve, who declared that he had in true
rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to and for the
behoof of Arent Jacobse, in his house and lot standing and lying here in
Albany, between the houses of Mr. William Loveridge, hat maker, and
Jacob Staes, with all that is thereon, fast by earth and nailed ; in breadth
in front on the street four and twenty wood feet, length five and fifty
feet, and breadth in the rear 8 feet, all as it lies inclosed in fence, which
he, the grantor, does by virtue of a conveyance made to him by Marte
Hoffman, of date the 30th December, 1676, and that free and unencum-
bered, with no claim standing or issuing against the same (excepting the
lord's right), and without the grantor's making the least pretension to the
same any more ; acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor,
the first penny with the last, and therefore ^Wingplenam actionem cessain,
and full power to the aforenamed Arent Jacobse, his heirs and successors,
or those who may hereafter acquire his right and title, to do with and
dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he might do with his own patri-
monial estate and effects ; promising to defend the same against all persons,
and to free it from all troubles, claims and charges which are lawful ; and
further, never more to do nor suffer anything to be done against the same,
either with or without law, in any manner whatst)ever, under obligation as
provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the 4th of March, 167|-.
Cornells Kornelissen Van der Hoeve.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
RoT. Livingston, Seer.
Hist. Col. Hi 23
178 Albany County Records.
Appeared before rue. Ro'. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of the
afteruamed witnesses, Anuetie Lievens, widow of the late Goose Gerritse
[Van Schaick], of the one side, and Zybrant Van Shayk ' of the other
side, who declared that they have in amity and friendship agreed and
made a bargain with each other in manner following, namely : Annetie
Lievens acknowledges that she has sold, and Zybrant Van Shayk that he
has bought, the grantor's half of a certain brewery, lot and garden, with
all the rights of the same, kettles, tubs, etc.,- at present possessed by
Pieter Lassiug, who owns the other half; he, the buyer, taking upon
himself all the debts and credits which exist at this time, so that the seller
is at once released therefrom, as well from the income as the receipts ; the
aforesaid half brewery shall be delivered to the buyer at once ; for which
Zybrant Goosens aforesaid p'-omises to pay the number of one hundred
good whole merchantable beaver skins, in two payments, the first on the
first day of August this year, the quantity of sixty beavers, and the
second payment on the first of August, 1679, the remaining forty beavers ;
the seller shall be holden after the second payment to give a perfect con-
veyance, with all the rights of the same, just as it was conveyed to her
late husband by Harme Rutgers (excepting the lord's right) ; all that is
stated above the contracting parties shall surely and truly keep.
Thus done without craft or guile, in the presence of Mr. Audries Teller
and Mr. Dirk "Wessels, commissaries of this town of Albany, on this 5th
of March, 167|.
Annetge Lievens.
Sybrant Van Schaick.
A. Teller.
Dirck Wessels [TVn Broeck'].
In my presence,
Ro'f. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc, and in the presence of
the honorable Messieurs Richard Pretty and Andries Teller, commissa-
ries, etc., Areut Jacobse, who declared that he had in true rights, free
ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred, to and for the behoof of
William Loveridge, Sen^., hatter, in his house and lot standing and lying
here in Albany, between the houses of said William Loveridge and
Jacob Staes, with all that is therein fast by earth and nailed ; in breadth
in front on the street four and twenty wood feet, length to the rear fifty-
five feet, where the breadth is eight feet, all as it now lies inclosed in
fence ; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of a conveyance received by
him from Cornelis Cornelise Van der Hoeven, of date the 4th of March
of the year 167|-, and that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing
or issuing against the same (excepting the lord's right), and without the
grantor's making the least pretension to it any more ; acknowledging that
he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, and
therefore giving plenam actionem cessam, and full power to the afore-
' Sybrant Van Schaick was son of Goosen Gerritse Van Schaick. He married Elizabeth
Van der Poel, who, after his death, in 1686, contracted marriage with Bennony Van Curler. At
that time she had four children by her first husband. In 3735 the above brewery was owned by
Sybrant (Antonissen ? ) Van Schaick.
2 This brewery stood upon the east half of the present Exchange block, and remained in pos-
session of the Van Schaick family to 1735 or later.
Albany County Records. 179
named William Loveridge, Sen^., his heirs and successors, or those who
may hereafter acquire his right and title, to do with and dispose of the
aforesaid house and lot as he might do with his own patrimonial estate
and effects ; promising to defend the same against all persons, and to free
it from all trouble, claims and charges which are lawful ; and further, never
more to do nor suffer anything to be done against the same, either with or
without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor by law.
Done in Albany, this 8th of March, 167|-.
Arendt Jacobsen.
A. Teller.
In my presence,
RoBT. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the honorable Messieurs Philip Schuyler and Richard Pretty, commis-
saries, etc., Dirkie de Weevers, wife of Jan Martense [VVeever or de
Weever], who acknowledged that she is well and truly indebted, and in
arrears, to Jacob Lokermans in the sum of eight hundred and twenty-six
guilders and twelve stuivers in beavers, growing out of the matter of
moneys paid, and goods to her content received ; which aforesaid eight
hundred and twenty-six guilders, twelve stuivers in beavers, the mortgagor
to Jacob Lookermans, or his order, promises to pay in good merchantable
winter wheat, at five schepels i the beaver ; to pay it in the space of one
year,, beginning from this date, with yearly interest at 10 per cent;
pledging therefor specially her bouwery, with house and barn, lying at
Kinderhoek, with horses and cattle belonging thereto, and generally "her
person and estate, personal and real, present and future, nothing excepted,
submitting the same to the force of all magistrates, courts, laws and
judges, to promote payment in due time, if need be, without cost and loss.
Done in Albany, the 8th of May, 1678.
Derckien Hermens.
Philq) Schiii/le/:
Riclid Pretty.
Acknowledged before me,
Rqt. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the afternamed witnesses, Capt. Jan Cloete, on the one side, and Jan
Conell and Gerrit Teunisse [Van Vechten],' of the other side, who de-
clared _ that they had in amity and friendship made a bargain with each
other in regard to his, Jan Cloete's, claim and right which he has in
Catskil, viz : First. — Jan Cloet acknowledges that he has sold, and Jan
Conell and Gerrit Teunise that they have bought his, Jan Cloet's. claim
and right which he has in Catskil, being the half of the laud that the
Indians own, he having a mortgage thereon, of date the 15th of January,
1671, to which reference is here made ; for which claim they, the buyers,
promise to pay the quantity of one hundred beaver skins, to wit, twenty-
' A schepel was about three pecks English.
» Gerrit Tennise Van Vechten had two sons, Johannes, by his first wife, Antje Janse, and
Volkert, by his second wife, Grietje Volkertse Doiiw. He made his will 8 March, 1080 -
180 Albany County Records.
five beavers this summer, and the remaining seventy-five beavers in the
space of six years nest coming, each year a sixth part, well understanding
that if the Indians who gave him the mortgage pay liim this summer, then
this sale shall be null and of no eftect ; about which the contracting par-
ties are well content, pledging therefor their respective persons and
estates, personal and real, present and future, for the performance of the
above agreement.
Done in Albany, without craft or guile, this 2d of April, 1678.
Johannes Clute.
John Conell.
This is the mark >i' of Gerrit Teunise.
Testes :
Arnout Cor. Viele.
WilUani Loveridge^ Jun^.
In my presence,
lio. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Eo'. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable Messieurs Rich. Pretty and Ands. Teller, commissaries,
etc., Hendrick Meese Vrooman,' who acknowledged that he is well and
truly indebted, and in arrears, to Hobert Sanders, in the sum of seventy-
seven guilders and fourteen stuivers beavers, and four hundred and forty-
seven guilders and fourteen stuivers in seawant, and a hundred and nine
schepels of good winter wheat, growing out of goods received to his con-
tent, an obligation hereof having passed, of date the 9th of June, 1676,
which is herewith destroyed ; which aforesaid seventy-seven guilders 14
stuivers in beavers, four hundred and forty-seven guilders 14 stuivers
seewant, and one hundred and nine schepels of wheat the mortgagor pro-
mises to pay before the first of June next coming, in wheat, at five
schepels, and peas at six schepels the beavers, and failing in payment he
shall be holden to pay as interest, for the whole sum twenty-one schepels of
wheat, yearly, commencing on the first of June, 1678 ; pledging therefor
his house and barn standing and lying in the south end of the village of
Schenectady,- and generally his person and estate, personal and real,
present and future, nothing excepted, submitting the same to the force of
all magistrates, courts, laws and judges.
Thus done, without craft or guile, in Albany, this 4th of April, 1678.
Heinderick Meesen Vrooman.
Rich'd Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence
of the afternamed witnesses, Harme G-ansevoort, of the one side, and Jan
Conell of the other side, who declared that they had, in amity and
1 Hendrik Meese Vrooman was one of the three brothers who settled early in Albany. He was
among the earliest inhabitants of Schenectady, where he was killed Feb. 9, 1690. at the sack of
the to^^^l. His son Bartholomew was killed in Saratoga the same year, by the Indians. His
other sons, Adam and Jau, lived in Schenectady, and had large families.
2 His lot was on the north side of State street, Schenectady, and extended from Centre street
to the New York Central rail road depot, which covers a portion of his ground.
Albany County Records. 181
friendship, covenanted and agreed with each other in relation to the sale
of his, Harme Gansevoort's bouwery at Catskil, as follows : Firstly.
Harme Gransevoort acknowledges that he has sold, and Jan Conell that
he has bought of him, the aforesaid bouwery of Harme G-ansevoort, lying
at Catskil, with all its appendages, the superstructure, house, fences, etc°
except a new barn that is now built, and the horses, cattle, etc., he not
being holden to deliver anything but the land and what belongs thereto.
The seller shall make the delivery on the 2d of Nov., 1678, and after the
last payment he is to give a perfect conveyance. For which bouwery and
the rights of the same, the aforenamed Jan Conell promises to pay to the
aforesaid Harme Gansevoort the number of two hundred merchantable
beaver skins, to wit, five and twenty beavers in the space of eight days,
and the remaining one hundred and seventy-five beavers within the six
following years, in each a just sixth part; wherewith the contracting
parties are well content.
Done in Albany, without craft or guile, the 20th of April, 1678.
HaRMEN GrANSEVORT.
John Conell.
Jem Cornelise Roodt.
This is the mark -f- of Jacobus de Brotoer.
In my presence,
R. Livingston, Seer.
[Note in the margin of the above paper.] The 22d of Nov., 1679, H.
Gansevoort acknowledges that he has received of J. Conell, on an ac-
counting, for the bouwery, four and fifty beavers and one crown.
Appeared before me R. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the afternamed witnesses, Harme Gansevoort of the one side, and William
Jochemse of the other side, who declared thatthey had in amity and
friendship covenanted and agreed with each other in relation to the sale
of the sowed land at Catskil, on his, Harme's, bouwery, which he has this
day sold to Jan Conell, as follows : Firstly. — Harme, aforesaid, acknow-
ledges that he has sold, and William Jochemse that he has bought, 40
schepels of good sowed winter wheat on his, the aforesaid Harme Ganse-
voort's, bowery at Catskill, and that for the sum of forty good merchantable
beaver skins, to be paid, the first half, being 20 beavers, in December
coming, and the other half next March, 1679, on condition that Harme
Gansevoort at once relinquishes the aforesaid bouwery, which herewith
he doe?, making a complete resignation of the sowed land there, and
delivering the same to the aforesaid Willem Jochemse, to be used for his
profit ; about which the contracting parties are well content.
Done in Albany, without craft or guile, on this 20th of April, 1678.
Harmen Gansevoort.
Testes : WiLLEM JoCHEMSEN.
Dirck Alhertse Brat.
Jacob Theysen. (?)
In my presence,
RoT. Livingston, Seer.
[Note in the margin of the above paper.] On this, the 22d of No-
vember, 1679, Harme Gansevoort acknowledges that he is at once paid
182 Albany County Records.
and satisfied for the sowed land at Catskil, being forty beavers; in
acknowledgment of wbicb he has signed this with his own hand.
Dated nt supra.
Harmen Gansevoort.
Acknowledged before nie.
RoT. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro'. Livingston, seer., etc., Claes Willemse Van
Coppernoll,! of the one side, and Jan Conell, of the other side, who de-
clared that they had in amity and friendship covenanted with each other
in form and manner following : Firstly. — Claes Willemse acknowledges
that he has let himself and his wife, and Jan Conell that he has hired them
for the space of a whole year, commencing with the 18th of June, lG78,and
ending with the 18th of June, 1679, to be his farm superintendent (io?«p-
meesier), on his bouwery at Catskil, and his wife to do such other services as
may be there needful ; and that for the sum of two and forty good merchant-
able beaver's skins [S134.40], one-half to be paid the next winter in wheat,
at market price, and the other half at the end of his term of service in bea-
vers ; his wife shall be furnished with soap to wash for herself and others
on the bouwery [and said Claes and his wife], promise to serve Jan Conell
faithfully, in all proper services, according to the bounden duty of a
servant to a master; with which the contracting parties are well content ;
thereto pledging their respective and estates, personal and real, present
and future, nothing excepted, and submitting the same to the force of all
magistrates, courts and laws.
Done in Albany, without craft or guile, this 30th of May, 1678.
Klaes Willemse.
John Conell.
Testes :
Wm. Parker.
William Loveridgc, Junr.
In my presence,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro^ Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates Mr. Rich. Pretty and Mr. Jan Thomase [Min-
gael], commissaries, etc., a certain Mahikander Indian, called by Christians
Knaep, and by the Indians Paantachtnatt, who (being commissioned by
his aunt, named Paunichkam), declared that he was full paid and satisfied
by Mr. Dirck Wessells [Ten Broeck], and Mr. Cornells Van Dyck, citi-
zens of this town, for their right and title to a certain piece of land lying
on the east side of the Hudson river, behind Jan Ooms, about five Eng-
lish miles oif from the shore, being a swale [y?y] named by the Indians
Taxkichenok, extending to or bounding upon a certain piece of wood
land named Tamschenakassik, and also another piece of land named
Kekantik, having been heretofore maize land, and stretching to the river;
all of which aforesaid land, as well the swale as the other two pieces of
1 Claes Willemse Van Coppernol, in 16T9, hired a bouwery of William Teller, at Schenectady,
and soon after obtained a patent in connection with Pieter Van Olinda, for a parcel of land on
the south bank of the Mohawk river, 15 miles west of Schenectady, at a place called de Willegeu.
He married a Mohawk woman named Lea, who, after his death, married, about 1703, Jonathan
Stevens of Schenectady.
Albany County Records.
183
wood land, together witli the kils, creeks, woods, and the rights to the
same, he, Knaep, and his aunt aforesaid, he for her, transfer, grant and
convey to Mr. I). Wessells and Mr. Cornelis Van Dyck, with all their
title and ownership therein, which they, the late proprietors, possessed,
resigning and giving a perfect release, by these presents, for them and for
their heirs, of the claims which they had therein, to and for the behoof of
the aforesaid Mons. Dirk Wessells and Mr. Corn. Van Dyk, their heirs
and successors, or those who may hereafter receive their right and title,
to do with and dispose of the aforesaid land, and the appendances and
dependences of the same, as well the swale as the two other pieces of
wood land that belong thereto, as well the kils and creeks as other things,
as they might do with their own patrimonial estates and effects ; promising
the same to defend against all persons, and to free them from all trouble,
claims or charges which may hereafter arise, and never more to do nor
suffer anything to be done against the same, either with or without law,
in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor accord-
ing to law, their honors [the commissaries], herewith granting consent to
solicit a patent of the right honorable, the governor general.
Thus done in Albany, being interpreted by Arnout Corn. Viele, in
presence of a certain Mahikander named Thamokenik, on this the 11th
day of June, 1678.
This is the mark
with his own
5=5
of Knaep,
hand set.
This is the mark
with his own
of Thamokenik,
hand set.
Witness :
Richard Pretty.
Jan Thomase.
Arnout Cor. Viele, interpreter.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston,
Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Rich. Pretty and Mr. Dirk Wessells, com-
missaries, etc., Jan Thomase [Mingael], who declared that he had in true
rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred, in real and
actual possession, to and for the behoof of Johannes De Wandelaer,i
burgher of this town, in a certain house and lot standing and lying here
in Albany, on the hill, on the corner of Bergh [now Chapel] street,
where Johannes [Wandelaer] aforesaid at present dwells ; in breadth in
front on the street [now State], to the south two rods three and a half
inches, and breadth in the rear two rods and three inches, length to the
west on the Bergh street three rods and a half, and on the east side on
1 Johannes De Wandelaer was from Leyden ; in 1672 he married Sara Schepmoes in New
York, and took up his residence in Albany. In his will, made in 1705, he nicntions eio-ht
children then living. His wife was probably then deceased. In 1702, he is called " merchanfof
New York" {Deeds, ivj. In 1711 and 1714 a Johannes De W'andelaer, perhaps his son, owned the
west corner of Maiden lane and Broadway.— 4/6a?i2/ Annals., yi, 254.
184 Albany Com it y Rcconh.
[Jacob Janse] Scheruierhooren four rods and one foot,' which he, the
grantor, does by virtue of a conveyance given him by the honorable the
commissaries, of date the {fjuHe',}- 16G8, being h)t 5, granted him in con-
sideration for a certain lot which the court received from him, the
grantor, by Avay of exchange, giving consent also to solicit a patent from
the right honorable the governor general ; [said lot] being free and un-
encumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against the same (excepting
the lord's right), and without the grantor's making the least pretension
to it any more; acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor,
the first penny with the last, and therefore ^wxnf^pUiKtm actionem ccsscwi,
and full power to the aforesaid Johannes De Wandelaer, his heirs and
successors, to do with and dispose of the same as he might do with his
own patrimonial estate and efiFects; promising: never more to do udr suffer
anything to be done against the same, in any manner whatsoever, either
with or without law, under obligation as provided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 18th of June, 1G78.
Jan Thomase.
RicJid Fretty.
Dirck Wessels.
Acknowledged before me,
Rot. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. Dirk Wessells, com-
missaries, etc., Sweer Teunise [Van Yelsen], citizen of Schenectady, who
declared that he had in true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed
and transferred to and for the behoof of Wouter Aerse Raemmaker,-' in a
certain lot lying without the town of Albany, by Gerrit Ryersen's, where
his, the grantor's, house stood, now lately taken down and carried to
Schaenhechtady ; in breadth on the east side against the road [Broad-
way], nine rods [108 feet Ryn.], to the west, in the rear, eight rods and a
half [102 feet Ryn.],'^ to the north against the cart road [Van Tromp
street], eight rods, nine feet and a half [lOSo feet Ryn.], Rynland measure ;
which he, the grantor, does by virtue of a patent granted him by the
right honorable the governor general, Rich'd Xicolls, deceased, of date
the 15th of April, 1667, to which reference is here made, and that free
and unencumbered, with no claim standing or issuing against the same,
excepting the lord's right, and without the grantor's making the least
pretension any more to it ; acknowledging that he is fully paid and
satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, and therefore giving
pletiam actionem cessam, and full power to the afoi'esaid Wouter Aerse
Raemmaker, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter acquire
his right and title, to do with and to dispose of the aforesaid lot as he
might do with his other patrimonial estate and effects; promising to de-
fend the same against all persons, and to free it from all trouble, claims
and charges which may hereafter arise, and never more to do nor suffer
i This lot was on the east corner of State and Chapel streets, the rods mentioned were Ehjni-
land rods, of twelve feet each ; each foot containing about 12.36 English inches.
- Sashmaker.
3 This lot was north of the town's stockadoes, on the west comer of Broadway and Van Tromp
street. Gerrit Kyerse's lot lying to the south.
AXbany County Records. 185
anything to be done against the same, either with or without law, in any
manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor according to
law.
T)one in Albany, the 12th of June, 1678.
SWEER ThOONUSSEN.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Rich'd Pretty and Mr. Dirk Wessells
[Ten Broeck], commissaries, etc., Jan Thomase [MingaelJ, who declared
that in true rights, free ownership, he had granted, conveyed and trans-
ferred, to and for the behoof of Ryer Jacobse Schermerhooren,i husband
and guardian of Ariaantje Arentse [Brat], late widow of Elmer Otte, de-
ceased, in a certain lot lying here in Albany, on the hill, upon which at
present the house of Dom. Nic. Van Rensselaer and the house of Jan
Witthardt stand, being in breadth in front to the south, on the street,
three rods eight feet and six inches [4-4^ ft.], and to the north three rods
three feet six inches [39* ft.], in length to the west on the hill, five rods
and eleven feet [71 ft.], and to the east on the street, six rods and one
foot [73 ft.] ; '-2 which he, the grantor, does by virtue of a patent given
him by the late governor general. Rich. Nicolls, deceased, of date the
29th of April, 1667, and that free and unencumbered, with no claim
standing or issuing against the same (excepting the lord's right) and
without the grantor's making the least pretensions any more to it;
acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny
with the last, and therefore giving plenum actionem cessam, and full
power to the aforesaid Ryer Jacobse Schermerhooren, his heirs and suc-
cessors, or those who may hereafter acquire his title and right, to do with
and dispose of the aforesaid lot as he might do with his other patrimonial
estate and efi"ects ; promising the same to defend against all persons, and
to free it from every trouble, claim or charge which may hereafter arise,
and never more to do nor sufi"er anything to be done against the same,
with or without law, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as pro-
vided therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, this 13th of June, 1678.
Jan Thomase.
Richard Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro. Livingston, seer., etc., and in the presence of
the honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mr. A. Teller, com-
missaries, etc., the Honorable Jan Thomase [Mingael], who declared that
he had, in true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred
1 Ryer Jacobse Schermerliooren, eon of Jacob Janse Schermerhooren, and one of the early
settlers of Schenectady. For many years he was the sole surviving patentee of the town,
managing all its affairs in Ma own name. He married Ariaantje Arentse Brat, widow of Helmer
Otten, and occupied his farm at Schenectady, a portion of which is still held by his descendants.
He left a large family, and a handsome property for the times.
2 This lot was on the north corner of North Pearl and State streets.
Hist. Col. Hi. 24
186 Albany County Records.
to and for the behoof of Mr. Cornells Steenwyk, merchant of New York,
in a certain house and lot standing and lying here in Albany, on the
Yonker [State] street, in which Hamburge at present dwells ; bounded
south and west by the public streets, north by the house and lot of Mr.
Timo. Cooper, and east by the house of Hieronimus Wendell, in breadth,
in front on the street, to the south, two rods six feet, two inches, breadth
in the rear, two rods and three feet, length to the east, five rods ten feet
and four inches, and to the west, on the street, five rods and nine feet
Rynland measure ; ' which he, the grantor, does by virtue of a patent
which came to him from the right honorable the governor general,
Kichard Nicolls, of date the 29th of April, 1G67, to which reference is
here made ; and that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or
issuing against the same (excepting the lord's right), and without the
grantor's making the least pretension to it any more ; acknowledging that
he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, and
therefore giving plenam actionem cessam, and full power to the aforesaid
Mr. Cornells Steenwyk, his heirs and successors, or those who may here-
after acquire his right and title, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid
house and lot as he might do with his own patrimonial estate and effects ;
promising . the same to defend against all persons, and to free it from
every trouble, claim and charge which which may hereafter arise, and
never more to do nor suflFer anything to be done against the same, in any
manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor according to
law.
Done in Albany, the 14th of June, 1678.
Jan Thomase.
RicJid Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
KoT. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ko. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Philip Schuyler and Mr. Richard Pretty, com-
missaries, etc., Jacob Abrahamse Cuyper, who declared that he had in
true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to and for
the behoof of Jan Cornellse Vyselaer, alias Gow, in a certain house and
lot standing and lying here in Albany ; bounding to the south and west
upon Jochem Ketelheyn's, to the north on the house of the aforesaid Jan
Gow, to the east on the public street, length three rods nine feet seven
inches, and in breadth one rod eight feet and one inch; which he, the
grantor, does by virtue of a patent which came to him from the late
governor general, Rich'd Nicolls, of date the 22d of May, 1667, to which
reference is here made, and that free and unencumbered, with no claim
standing or issuing against the same (excepting the lord's right), and
without the grantor's making the least pretensions to the same anymore;
acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny
with the last, and therefore giving 2^^<^'>'>^^(^'>^^ actionem cessam, and full
power to the aforesaid Jan Cornellse Vyselaer, to do with or to dispose of
the same as he might do with his own patrimonial estate and effects ; pro-
This lot was on the east corner of North Pearl and State streets.
Albany Comity Records. 187
raising the same to defend against every person, and to free the same
from every trouble, claim or charge which may hereafter arise, and never
more to do nor suiFer anything to be done against the same, in any manner
whatsoever, under obligation as provided therefor by law.
Done in Albany, the 20th of June, 1678.
Jacob Abrahamsen.
Philip Schuyler.
Richard Pretty.
Acknowledged before me.
Rot. Livingston, Seer.
Appeared before me Ro'. Livingston, seer., etc., and in presence of the
honorable magistrates, Mr. Richard Pretty and Mi-. Ands. Teller, com-
missaries, etc., Jan Cornelise Vyselaer, alias Gow, who declared that he
had in true rights, free ownership, granted, conveyed and transferred to
and for the behoof of Jan Andriese Douw,i in a certain house and lot
standing and lying here in Albany ; bounding to the south and west
Jochim Ketelhuyn's, to the north the house of the aforesaid Gow, and to
the east the public street, in length three rods nine feet seven inches, and
in breadth one rod eight feet one inch ; with the reservation that the
alley between this house and the house of Jan Gow, shall remain in
common, it being fifteen and a half feet wide, and in length to the rear of
said Gow's house ; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of a conveyance
received by him to-day from Jacob Abrahamse, to which reference is
here made ; and that free and unencumbered, with no claim standing or
issuing against the same (excepting the lord's right), and without the
grantor's making the least pretension to it any more ; acknowledging that
he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, and
therefore gWmgplenam actionem cessani, and full power to the aforesaid
Jan Andriese Douw, his heirs and successors, or those who may hereafter
acquire his right and title, to do with and dispose of the same as he might
do with his own patrimonial estate and eff'ects ; promising the same to de-
fend against all persons, and to free it from every trouble, claim and charge
which are lawful, and never more to do nor to suffer anything to be done
against the same, in any manner whatsoever, under obligation as provided
therefor according to law.
Done in Albany, the 20th of June, 1678.
This is the mark -j- of Jan Corn. Vyselaer,
with his own hand set.
Rich'd Pretty.
A. Teller.
Acknowledged before me,
Ro. Livingston, Seer.
[end of vol. i of deeds.]
1 Jan Andries Douw may have been related to Volkert Janse Douw ; if so, the relationship
does not appear. He had two children baptized in Albany in 1084 - 9, and three, 1691 - 6, in
New York, where, perhaps, he became a permanent resident.
188 ■ Albany Cminty Records.
[volume II.]
On this nineteenth day of August, of the year after the birth of our
Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, sixteen hundred and fifty-four, in the
forenoon, appeared before me Johannes Dyekman,' in the service of the
privileged West India Company, clerk [commys], and vice director of
Fort Orange, Honorable Jan Labatic, burgher in Beverwyck, and de-
clared (jjetiede) that he had granted, transferred and conveyed to the
Honorable Mr. Paulo Schrick,- merchant, his certain lot lying in the
Manathans, in New Amsterdam, lying between skipper Willem Thomasse
and Isaak de Foreest, the patent of which is in the custody of Karel Van
Brugge; that he may sell said lot, or cause it to be sold and conveyed by
some other person, and release to execute, as if he, Labatie, were himself
in his own person present, with power to do all such things as appertain
to the same ; the money to collect, or cause to be collected, demanded and
received; also, the same to keep together with the former sums ; and these
receipts, and the whole amount which shall come from the sale of the lot,
shall be used to lessen all such sums of money as the aforesaid Mr. Paulo
Schrick is to receive from said Labatie.
In witness whereof, this was signed with his own hand, in Fort Orange,
of the date aforesaid.
Jan Labatie.
Which I affirm was so executed.
Joannes Dyckman.
On this, the twentieth day of August, in the year of our Lord sixteen
hundred and fifty-four, in the forenoon, appeared before me Joannes
Dyckman, in the service, etc., the Honoi-able Paulus Schrick, merchant,
and declared that he had appointed and empowered, as by these presents
he does appoint and empower, the Reverend Dominus Gideon Schaets and
the Honorable Jan Verbeeck, commissary of the honorable court here, in
his, the subscriber's name, and for his sake, to demand, collect and receive
all such sums of money as upon a settlement shall be coming to the
honorable Mr. Schrick aforesaid from Jan Labatie and Hendrick Janse
AVesterkamp, for which they have in general pledged all their estates for
the satisfying of the aforesaid payment, and specially Jan Labatie's house
standing in the fort, with the garden thereto belonging, which he, Labatie,
will permit to be sold at the time promised, the aforesaid, the honorable
attorneys, taking good and needful care that everything is done which is
needful to be done for the collecting of the moneys, besides at the proper
time a settlement thereof to make ; in like manner, also, with the house
of Hendrick Janse Westerkamp, which was also mortgaged therefor, and
in favor of which he, the subscriber, has acknowledged a bill of preference
1 Johannes Dyckman came to New Netherland as book-keeper, in l&Zl.— Annals of Albany, rv,
72. He had been first clerk to the chamber at Amsterdam, and sailed from Holland in April,
1631 ; went to Fort Orange as commies in the same yca.r.—N'eiv Netherland Register. In 1655 he
became deranged, and was superseded by Johannes JDe Decker. — 0' Callaghari's History of New
Netherland. His wife's name was Maria Bosyns.
2 Paulus Schrick was a citizen of New Amsterdam.
Albany Ccmnty Records. 189
(acte van preferentie) before the court ; as before, also, an estimate to make
(te laten omslag), and then to sell said house for the satisfying of the
moneys due the subscriber from him,i ***** [wanting],
and to acknowledge what their honors' [the attorneys,] substitutes shall
do therein, provided they make a proper statement of the receipts m/orma,
all faithful and true.
These, by the subscriber, with his own hand signed, in Fort Orange,
of date aforesaid, in presence of Mr. Johan de Hulter and Mr. Franz
Barentse Pastoor, commissaries of this jurisdiction, and also subscribed by
them, as witnesses for that purpose invited.
Paulus Schreek.
As witnesses :
Johan de Hulter.
Prans Barentse Pastoor.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
I, the undersigned Jan Labatie, in accordance with the above written
power of attorney, promise to give possession of the aforesaid house of
mine, standing in the fort, altogether and immediately; also in conformity
with the above power to permit their honors, the substitutes [for the above
mentioned attorneys], whenever it is proper and serviceable, to sell, collect
and pay such debts as I owe to Mr. Paulo Schrick, provided that after a
settlement, what remains over, shall inure to my benefit.
Done in Fort Orange, this 20th of August, 1654.
Jan Labatie.
As Jan Labatie has promised the above written, so will I, the under-
signed, also promise the same, as I also do, for Westerkamp. Datum ut
sujjra.
This is the mark of \- Albertsen, in the name and for the
sake of Hendrick Janse Westerkamp.
On this 21st day of August, 1654, appe^ared before me Joannes Dyck-
man, in the service of, etc., the honorable Wynant Glerritse Vander Poel
(Jclstemaker^^- cabinetmaker, and declared that he had agreed with Adrian
Dirrickse De Vries, in regard to an exchange of certain lots, providing
that Wynant Gerritse, to lessen the high price of his own lot, shall take
down and set upon his own lot, the barn from the lot of Adrian Dirkse,
and providing moreover that Adrian Dirkse shall receive and there be paid
him by Wynant Gerritse, four beavers, with the understanding and for
the greater security that mutual possession shall be had of the aforesaid
lots, thus giving both parties power of perfecting the delivery of both lots,
under a pledge of their respective persons and estates ; real and personal,
present and future, in accordance with the laws; and as an acknowledg.
» a email portion of the page is here wanting.
2 Trunkmaker, joiner, cabinetmaker, etc.
190 Albany County Records.
ment of the truth, without craft or guile, the parties subscribe this with
their own hands in Fort Orange, on the date above written.
Wynant Gerritse V. D. Poel.
This is the mark of Adrian ^^ Dirrickse de Vries, with his own
hand set.
Which 1 attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
On this the twenty-third day of August, in the year of our Lord 1654,
appeared before me Joannes Dyckman, etc., the honorable Gysbert
Philipse Velthuysen,! and declared that he had appointed and empowered,
as he by these presents does, etc., the honorable Paulus Schrick of K.ep-
kouw (who proposes on the first ship to depart from this country to
patrla)^ in his, the subscriber's, name, and for his behalf, to demand,
collect and receive in Holland all such sums of money as are coming to
this subscriber from Cornells Pieterse his father-in-law (heliout-vader) ,
dwelling at Velthuysen ; with the aforesaid person to settle, liquidate and
square accounts and the money of this subscriber on settlement of the
accounts to receive, quittance therefor to give, and, further, to do all
things therein as if the subscriber in his own person were present, yea,
also, to do all those things that the matter specially demands.
Thus done without craft or guile in Fort Orange, in the presence of
Mr. Jacob de Hinsse, chirurgeon, and Claas Hendrickse [Van Schoon-
hoven], carpenter, as witnesses hereto called and asked, and who have
also signed these presents.
This is my own hand, Gysbert Phillipsen.
As loitnesses :
J. De Hinsse.
Claes Hendryckse.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
RoeloflP Jansen and Lammert Cornelise propose to sell the following
goods on these conditions, to wit : That the payment for the purchased
goods shall be made in good whole beavers, which payment shall be made
within the space of four and twenty hours. *****
Paulus Martense [Van Benthuysen], the sashmaker, a strong ax
and a plane, / 7.10
Three dishes, to Claes Bendingh, / 2.00
Cornells Teunise, / 2.00
Claes Hendrickse [Van Schoonhoven], some chisels (bytels),.... / 1.16
Mens the wheelwright, some chisels, , / 2.09
Gillis Douwesse Fonda, sundries (^alegaers) , , / 3.04
Jan Labatie, sundry articles, / 4.00
Jan Labatie, some planes (scliaveii)^ f 1.00
Gerrit Swart, an adz and sundries, / 4.00
' Gysbert Philipse probably resided at Esopus. On 25 November, 1659, an order was granted
at the request of Cornelis Wjiikoop for the appointment of curators over his estate, left at
Esopue, he having been murdered by the Indians.— Z>«teA Manuscripts, xvi, 302.
Albany County Records. 191
Hendrick Jochemse, an ax and adz, / 2.14
Claes Hendrickse. some chisels, / 2.12
Do. some chisels, / 2.11
Gerrit Swart, some chisels, / 2.10
Claas Bendigh, knife (rnes), / 4.02
Claes Hendrickse, a naildrawer (de hamer'), / 3.11
Claes Bendinck, an auger (boer), f 2.11
Jacob Janse Flodder (alias G-ardenier), / 5.02
Claes Janse Van Rotterdam, chisels, / 1.11
Abraham Craboat, a hammer, f 1.14
Pieter Bronck, some chisels, / 2.06
Claes Bendingh, some chisels, , / 2.14
Claes Hendrickse, some trumpery, / 3.10
Gillis Douwese Fonda, some augers, / 4.12
Jan Roeloflfse, chisels, f 5,03
Jacob Janse Flodder, a chest, f 2.05
Dirrick Bensinck, a chest, f 3.00
Abraham Craboat, y 4.15
Daniel Rinckhout, agun, f 16.10
Hendrick Jochemse, a gun, f 21.10
Abraham Craboat, a sword, f 13.00
Jacob Janse Flodder, a tub of tobacco, / 6.02
Paid, /140.04
Lammert Cornelise, his goods, of date the 23d of August:
Stoffel Janse [Abeel], sundries, / 8.09
Claes Hendrickse, two slick chisels, / 12.04
Claes Hendrickse, f 4.I8
Jacob Janse Flodder [Gardenier], some planes, / 7.00
Claes Hendrickse, some planes^ / 3.05
Claes Bendingh, some planes, / 2.14
Jan Roeloffse, some planes, / 4.09
Jacob Janse Flodder, some trumpery, / 3.00
Claes Hendrickse, some chissels, / 3.07
Do. do., / 3.15
Jacob Janse Flodder, a square, ./ 5.00
Jan Roeloffse, some trumpery, „ f 1.13
Jacob Janse Flodder, some trumpery, / 3.01
Claes Hendrickse, an ax, / 9.OO
Cornells Theunisse, a coat, / 38.00
Caspar Jacobse [Halenbeck], an ax and auger, / 6.07
Abraham Craboat, some traps, / 2.10
Tennis Teunisse [Metselaer], / 8.00
Claes Hendrickse, a coat, / 36.00
Gisbert Gysen, two cushions, / 10.10
Jacob Janse Flodder, some clothes, / 3.10
Celes (?), Houteweel, / 11.05
Harmen de Metselaer, two straps (riemen), / 8.00
Andries Herbertsen, a gun, / 14.00
Jan Gouw, some knives, / 2.10
Jan Dyckman, f 7.05
192 Albany County Records.
Abraham Craboat, acoat, / 9.00
Jacob Janse Flodder, a coat, / 8.00
Jan Roeloffse, some trumpery, / 0.12
/ 237.04
Jan Gouw offered for sale a gun, which makes 181 (18 ?)
guilders in money.
Jan Gouw and Harmen Janse wish to sell a certain casket, inlaid with
ebony and other woods, on the following conditions, to wit : That the
payment shall be made in good whole beavers ; which payment shall be
made within twenty -four hours, without one hour longer delay, * * *
Jacob Janse Flodder remained the buyer for thirty beavers and nineteen
guilders.
Jacob Janse Flodder.
Also goods [belonging to] Jacob Tyssen [Van der Heyden].
Skipper Frederick, clothes, / 24.00
JanMichielse [Van Edam],i acoat, / 14.06
Jan Dyckman, some cushions, / 7.10
Claes Hendrickse, some bells (?), / 4.05
Andries Herbertsen, / 7.05
Cornelis Theunisse, some bands (beffen), / 9.00
Abraham Craboat, / 16.00
Wynant Gerritse [V. D. Poel], amap, / 7.05
JanLabatie, / 12.00
Jacob , / 16.00
Cornelis Theunise, a chest, / 6.05
Jan Roeloffse, a gun, / 18.00
Wynant Gerritse, a coat, / 17.10
Jacob Janse Flodder, / 5.06
Willem Janse Schut, a coat, / 39.00
Jan Roeloffse, a sword, / 12.00
/ 218.07
Harmen de Metselaer :
Jan Michielse, a coat, / 29.00
and Harmen offered for sale andirons, bevers, / 13.10
Caspar Jacobse [Halenbeck], / 23.10
cushions [or pillows] offered for sale, / 21.00
Jacob Theunisse, / 12.00
/ 64.10
A gun, offered for sale, / 22.10
* * offered for sale, / 6.00
Michiel, the carpenter, paid/ 21.00
Jacob Janse Flodder, / 250.00
Claes Hendrickse, / 275.00
Jacob Janse Flodder, / 324.00
also the casket offered for sale, 27 beavers.
Clothing is offered for sale, / 76.00
1 See Deeds, i, 181.
Albany County Records. 193
Willem Janse Schut, / 25.16
A gun, Jan RoelofFse. / 12.00
Paid the 30th of August, / 37.16
On this the twenty-fourth day of August, 1654, in the forenoon,
appeared before me Joannes Dyckman, in the service, etc., the honorable
Mr. Francois Boon, husband and guardian of Elisabet Cornelise, late
widow of Gysbert Cornelise [Van Wesp], deceased, assisted by the
honorable Jacob Janse Schermerhoren, chosen and appointed guardian of
the children, left by Gysbert Cornelise aforesaid, and declared that he was
well and truly satisfied by the honorable Steven Janse [Coniuck], in
regard to the money in beavers for the house, bought by him at public
sale, in the name of Jacob Headrickse Maat, on the of this [month] ;
upon the first payment or installment there shall be a complete delivery
of the aforesaid purchased house, and on payment of the last installment,
he promises to deliver a proper deed thereof in forma.
In acknowledgment of the truth of which he has signed this with his
own hand, in presence of Mr. Anthonius de Hooges, and the honorable
Jan Verbeeck, commissaries of this honorable court, as witnesses for that
purpose asked and called, who have also subscribed their names hereto.
Franscoos Boon.
As witnesses,
Anthonius de Hooges.
Jan Verbeeck.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
Farming of the beer and wine excise, to commence from this date
within this jurisdiction. Their honors the court here propose by these
presents at public sale to farm out to the highest bidder the common and
ordered tapsters' wine and beer excise, on the following conditions, to
wit: First. — This farming shall begin on the date of these presents.
The payment shall begin with the farming and be made in three terms or
installments. The first installment, being a third part, shall be paid
punctually within the time of three months; the second installment, also
being a third part, three months thereafter; and the third installment, on
the termination of the farming. Provided that the farmer of the excise
understand that he shall be holden to furnish sureties to the content of
this honorable court; and in case he does not furnish sureties, the farming
shall again be offered at public sale, at his cost and charge. The
payments shall be made in good current seewant. Provided that the wine
and beer given in up to this day, be not comprehended in this farming,
as the excise thereof has already been paid. Their honors of the court
promise proper support to the farmer. Jacob Van Loosereght remained
the farmer on the before mentioned conditions for the sum of thirteen
hundred guilders.
Jacob Hyndrickse Maat.
Hist. Col. Hi. 25
194 Albany County Records.
On the above written conditions we stand as sureties, and in case the
principal does not pay, we ourselves will pay in his stead.
Lambert Cornelisse.
Claes Jacobse Van Rotterdam.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
I, the undersigned, Steven Janse [Coninck], offer myself as surety and
principal for the person of Lamniert Cornelise, who, on the 25th of this
month (August ?), stood surety for the farming, bid off by Jacob Hen-
drickse Maat, and to whom it was knocked off, and upon the above written
conditions, I pledge myself, according to law.
Fort Orange, this 2nd of September, 1G54,
Claes Hendrickse [Van Schoonhoven], desires to sell on the following
conditions an inlaid oaken cabinet,' lent out [pledged?] by Jacob Janse
Flodder \_aUas Gardenier], to wit : that the buyer shall be holden to make
payment to-morrow morning punctually, in good whole beavers. In case
he fail to pay or furnish surety, it is understood that it shall again be sold
at his cost and charge. The cabinet was sold on the above written con-
ditions at public sale to the undersigned, for the sum of twenty-two
beavers and ten guilders, in beavers.
Philip Pieterse [Schuyler].
I, the subscriber, Jan Thomasse [Mingael], stand as surety,
Jan Toniase.
Claes Hendrickse [Van Schoonhoven] desires to sell on the above con-
ditions some timber, bought by him yesterday, at the house of Pieter
Bronck. Mr. Pieter Hartgerts was the buyer for the sum of three hun-
dred and one guilders.
Pieter Hartgers.
I acknowledge myself as surety for the above person,
Frans Barentse Pastoor.
Jacob Janse Schermerhoren desires also to sell on the aforesaid condi-
tions an inlaid ebony and oak cabinet. The afore named cabinet was
bought by me, the subscriber, for the sum of eighteen and a half beavers.
CORNELIS ThONISSE.
As surety, Hendrik Jochemse.
Instructions for the farmer Jacob Hendrickse Maat, who yesterday bid
off the farming of the tapsters' wine and beer excise, that he may regulate
himself therein in all justice. First. — Jacob Hendrickse, or those whom
he shall commission, shall have power to visit the tapsters' cellars, to
guage the wine and beer, and note the guaging accordingly, as is fitting a
public ofl&cer. The guaging being registered, he may from that time
begin the duties of his office, and if he find that any one has concealed
wine and beer, the civil officer shall be holden and pledge himself to
See page 10.
Albany County Records. 195
render him all needful assistance, either by day or night. The fines for
smuggling shall go to him, provided that the officer shall receive a third
part; in like manner with those who sell brandy to the Indians, in case
they shall be apprehended and convicted, as is fitting. If any sloop or
sloops {jaghten) come up here from Manathans, the manifest shall be
examined, and an account taken of the wine and beer which comes up,
and he shall address himself to the customhouse officer, who receives the
permit, and he shall make such examination, and make a faithful and
proper search of the sloops.
26th Aug., 1654.
Mr. Abraham Staets will sell at public sale his house and lot, standing
and lying in Fort Orange, to the south, bordering upon the passage way
out from the gate of the fort, and to the north, the angle {^^unt) of said
fort, together with a garden, bordering to the sout'h of Mr. Adrian
Ilpendam, to the north. Rem Jansen Smit, to the east, the Heer Eense-
laer, and to the west, a public highway, just as the aforesaid house and
garden lie; under the following conditions, to wit : The payment must
be made in good whole beavers, in three installments; the first, a just
third part, punctually within the space of one month from this date,
without any exception, within which time said house and garden also
shall be accepted by the buyer upon the aforesaid conditions •, the second
installment, within one year; and the third and last installment the vear
after or within two years punctually. For the payment of which' the
buyer shall be holden to furnish a constant and sufficient security to the
content of the seller. The auction fees shall become a charge to the
buyer. And in case the buyer, as aforesaid, shall not furnish sufficient
sureties, then the aforesaid house shall be offered again at public sale at
his cost and charge, and whatever less it comes to be worth, he shall pay
the same.
(Done this 27th October, 1655).
The buyer on the aforesaid conditions was Joannes Van Twiller, for
the sum of twenty-three hundred and twenty-five guilders on the date
aforesaid.
J. Van Twiller.
I offer myself as surety for Joannes Van Twiller for the purchase
money of the aforesaid house.
J. B. Van Rensselaer.
Philip Pietersen \_Schuyler'].
Mr. Willem Beeckman i proposes on this, the 27th of August, 1654,
to sell a certain bouwery lying at Manathans named the Backer's bou-
wery, asit at present lies, joining upon the bouwery of General Stuyve-
sant; with a dwelling house and barn {houiohuys), also a dwelling stand-
ing thereon before this used as a brewery, according to the following
conditions. Firstly.— TlhQ seller shall deliver therewith the cattle and
draft oxen.
The payment therefor shall be made in three installments, to wit :
the first, being the just third part, within one month; the second within
» William Beeckman waa a citizen of New Amsterdam ; for an account of him, see O'Calla-
ghan'8 History of New Netherlands n, 473. , =^c w K^aua.
196 Albany County Records.
six months thereafter, and the third and last within the following six
months. The payment shall be made in good whole beavers. The auc-
tion fees the buyer shall pay.
Moreover the buyer shall be holden to furnish sufficient surety to the
content of the seller, and in case it be a second time oflfered for sale, it
shall be at his cost and expense.
[This sale was not completed.]
On this the twenty-eighth day of August, 1654, appeared before me
Joannes Dyckman in the service, etc., the Honorable Jacob Janse
Flodder [cilias Gardenier] who declared before him that he is fully paid
the sum of eighty beavers, which Eldert Gerbertse has given him, to be
repaid again to him, Eldert Gerbertse, by said Jacob Janse Flodder, within
six weeks, and until it be repaid, the sloop of Jacob Janse Flodder
shall be specially mortgaged, and neither chartered nor alienated before
the said eighty beavers to Elbert Gerbertse be again returned ; fur-
ther, pledging his person, to wit, Jacob Flodder and estate, personal
and real, present and future, nothing excepted, also acknowledging
that he has accepted Claas Hendrickse Van Utrecht i carpenter and
Elbert Gerbertse as partners in the hire of the saw mill of Jacob Janse
Flodder ; all under a mutual pledge of their persons and estates, accord-
ing to law.
In acknowledgment of the truth of the same, they have subscribed
with their own hands, in Fort Orange on the date aforesaid, in presence
of Jan Thomase [3Iingael] and Pieter Hartgerts, commissaries of the
honorable court here, as witnesses hereto called.
Jacob Janse Flodder.
Claas Hendryckse.
As witnesses,
Jan Thomase.
Pieter Hartgerts.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
I, the undersigned, Juriaen Teyssen Van Amsterdam, acknowledge and
confess that I have well and truly received of the honorable Mr. Philip
Pieterse Schuiler, the sum of twenty-five hundred and sixty-two and a
half guilders, to be paid by me or on my account in Holland, to wit, in
good current money, sis weeks after the showing of this to Meyndert
Andryesse. pork buyer, or Jacob Janse Schermerhooren, now ready to
depart thither; growing out of the receipt of goods received here;
promising the aforesaid payment to make punctually, under a pledge of
my person and estate, personal and real, present and future, submitting
them to the force of all laws and judges.
In witness whereof, without craft or guile, two of the same tenor are
signed; the one being paid, the other of no value ; in Fort Orange, of date
the twenty-ninth of August, 1654.
JuRYAN Teyssen.
In my presence,
Joannes Dyckman.
Alias Yau Schoonliooveu,
Albany County Records. 19 7
On this the thirtieth day of August, 1654, appeared before me Joannes
Dyckman, etc., and in the presence of the afternamed witnesses, the
honorable Jacob Janse Schermerhoren, commissary, being about to depart
to imtria [Holland], and declared that he had appointed and empowered,
as by these presents he does appoint, etc., the honorable Pieter Hartgerts
and Volkert Janse [Douw], in his name and on his account, to act during
his^ absence in Holland, or so long as he may be away, with all the sub°
scriber's estate, as well houses, gardens and other property, as with the
invoice of merchandise which he is expecting, accordin<? to advices from
his honored father in Holland by the last arrivals, and further, generally
to act, for the subscriber as if he, in his own person, were present, yea,
even as if herein it were stipulated and required as a special charge ; all
to he held good and trustworthy, provided these attorneys on the sub-
scriber's return shall render a proper settlement and report, in forma, of
their acts.
In acknowledgment of the truth of which, he has with his own hand
subscribed this, in Fort Orange in Nieuw Nederland, in the presence of
Mr. Francis Boon and Claes Hendrickse Van Utrecht, as witnesses hereto
asked and called, and who to that end have also signed this paper.
Jacob Janse Schermerhooren.
-4s witnesses,
Franscoos Boon.
Claes Hendry cksen.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
On this the thirtieth day of August, 1654, appeared before me Joannes
Dyckman, etc., the honorable Mr. Francois Boon, being about to depart
for jmtria [Holland], and declared that he had appointed and empowered
the honorable Pieter Hartgerts and Volkert Janse [Douw], in his name
and for his sake (afterwards to be sent to his father in patria), to
demand, collect and receive all lawful obligations, claims and payments on
his house sold, also to dispose of his goods, expected by the next arrivals
from patria; provided that on request and demand of the subscriber,
these attorneys shall be holden, upon his return, to render a proper account
and statement thereof, and generally of all his estate here.
In acknowledgment of the truth of which, he has with his own hand
signed this, in Fort Orange, on the date aforesaid, in presence of Jan
Thomase [Mingael] and Claes Hendrickse Van Utrecht, as witnesses
hereto called, who have also signed this paper with the principal (com-
yarant).
Franscoos Boon.
As witnesses,
Jan Thomase.
Claes Hendryckse.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
I, the undersigned, Jurian Thyssen Van Amsterdam, acknowledge and
confess, that 1 am well and truly indebted to, and that I have received,
here in New Nederland, from the honorable Jan Thomase and Volckert
Janse [Douw], the sum of four thousand guilders, to be paid by me, or in
198 Albany County Records.
my belialf, iu Holland, in good current money, within six weeks after
sight, to Jacob Janse Schermerhoren, or to his honored father, living in
Amsterdam, growing out of an indebtedness for good peltries, received here,
promising to make said payment punctually ; provided that in case I do
not, at the appointed time, make said payment as is fit and proper, whereby
the aforesaid friends would be greatly injured, inasmuch as they have
ordered invoices of goods to be bought and the ships horn patria gene-
rally depart hitherwards but once a year, whereby they would be deprived
of much interest and the goods for a whole year, I will be bound promptly
to make good all such losses and interest, which may arise from delay of
payment, and to pay the interest as it is reckoned in this country; all
under a pledge of my person and estate, personal and real, present and
future, submitting the same to the force of all laws and judges.
In witness whereof two only of this tenor are made, the one paid, the
other of no value.
Fort Orange, in New Netherland, this thirty-first day of August, 1654.
JURYAN TeYSSEN.
In my presence,
JOANNE.S DyCKMAN.
On this the thirty-first day of August, in the year of our Lord, 1654,
appeared before me Joannes Dyckman, etc., the honorable Jan Thomase
[Mingael] and Volkert Janse [Douw], and declared that they had
appointed and empowered, as by these presents they do appoint, etc., the
honorable Jacob Janse Schermerhoren about to depart hence for Holland,
in their names and for their sakes to demand, collect and receive of
Jurian Thyssen Van Amsterdam, all those five thousand guilders, which
he has received of them in peltries here, for which he is indebted, and
according to a bill of exchange is to pay on his arrival in Holland, six
weeks after sight; also the same moneys to lay out in merchandise, and
bring or send the same hither, by the first opportunity ; provided they
make a proper settlement of the receipt and expenditure of the same ; and
in case the said Jurian Thyssen fail to make payment punctually, they
may at once sue and by that means compel him to pay, and further to do
all things as if the subscribers were there present in their own persons, and
by these presents were expressly demanded : all iu good faith.
These with their own hands signed in Fort Orange, on the date afore-
said, in presence of; Mr. Jacob Steendam and Jacob Tysse Van der
Heyden, as witness thereto called, who, with the principal, have signed
their names.
Jan Tiiomase.
VoLKARTT Janse.
As witnesses,
Jacob SteendamA
Jacob Teyssen Van der Heyden.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
Roland Saverye in Fort Orange, lying here in New Netherland, in the
service of the honorable privileged West India company in the fort afore-
1 Jacob Steendam was citizen of New Amsterdam.
Albany County Records. 199
said, during the space of ten months boarded at my house, running up
a bill of two hundred guilders, which sum, on his departure from here,
he promised to pay on his return from Manathans, but "afterwards having
returned to patria [Holland], without paying me, he remains indebted to
me as aforesaid; therefore to recover said sum, I, Jan Labatie, burgher
and inhabitant of New Netherland, to whom the aforesaid moneys are
due, have thought it needful to appoint and empower the honorable
Theunis Janse at Themaker (?), to claim, collect, and receive the afore-
said moneys, from the friends and heirs of said Rooland Saverye now
deceased, also to draw from the moneys paid into court, and of receipts to
pass acquittances, and moreover all things to do therein, as if the sub-
scriber, Jan Labatie, were there present in his own person, or were spe-
cially ordered and expressly demanded by these presents; to which end,
we, the subscribers, Rem Jausen Smit and Lammert Van Valkenborgh,
inhabitants and burghers of Fort Orange and Beverwyck, testify that
during the aforesaid time, said Roeland Savery boarded at the house of
Jan Labatie : all in good ftiith and without craft or guile, these with my
own hand signed in Fort Orange the 31st of August, 1G54.
Jan Labatie.
As witnesses,
Rem Janssen.
The mark by Lammert -f- Van Valekenborgh
with his own hand set.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
I, the undersigned, Claes Cornelise, acknowledge and confess that T am
well and truly indebted to Poulus Cornelise [Van Flensburgh] now
ready to depart for 2^atna, in the sum and number of six beavers, grow-
ing out of a debt for goods and wares here received, which said six
beavers I promise to pay at sight to the aforesaid Poulus Cornelise, the
next year, after his safe arrival (if he does not come back this debt
shall be canceled), on pledge of my person and estate, personal and real,
submitting myself to the force of all laws and judges.
_ In acknowledgment of the truth whereof, two only of this tenor are
signed ; the one paid, the other of no value, in Fort Orange this first day
of September, 1654.
This is the mark set by Claes X Cornelise's own hand.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
Their honors of the court of Fort Orange and Beverwyck, by expe-
rience having found that their honors' well mannered placardsand orders, now
and then published and posted at the usual places, are not observed and
executed as was fitting; and also that the burghers as well as the tapsters'
proper directions may have with respect to the receiver, Peter Reyuer-
dingh,! who does not yield a proper observance of the aforesaid orders,
whereby smuggling has became common; and whereas their honors of
the court resolved to farm out the tapster's wine and beer excise of this
' Pieter Ryverdingh was clerk and court messenger at Fort Orange and Beverwyck.
200 Albany County Records.
jurisdiction ; as also it was farmed on the 25 [of August,] at public sale ;
and Jacob Hendrickse Maat became the farmer, and to the honorable
court promised a proper performance of his office during the time of the
farming ; now, therelbre, their honors of the court hereby expressly interdict
and forbid the aforementioned Jacob Hendrickse Maat, his collector, or
those whom he has employed therein, in words, much less in acts, to
revile, slander and defame, and in this his office to do any unlawful act (?)
on penalty (^jwete ) that those who shall have done such things shall be
punished as the matter demands; and for the better preventing of smug-
gling, all burghers and inhabitants of this jurisdiction, without respect to
persons, shall receive and land no strong beer, wine or distilled waters and
unload no incoming sloops before a proper permit {lUjet) from the
farmer of the excise or his collector shall have been fetched and acknow-
ledged ; for which purpose they shall have their set times, morning and
afternoon, to provide the good people with proper permits, and at such times
and place shall cause such permits to be acknowledged; but the applicants
shall be obliged to pay no excise, only two stuivers for every permit pre-
sented; under the penalty that whosoever shall be found to have done other-
wise, all such beer and wine landed and put in cellar without such permits
and acknowledgment of the farmer, shall, without any contradiction, be
forfeited, and in addition to the forfeit a sum of three guilders ; also all
brewers dwelling in this jurisdiction are informed that no strong beer is
to be permitted to the burghers or tapsters, before a permit (Jnljet) from
the farmer or his collector is shown to them under the penalty thereto
attached ; and further, all boats (harcquers) coming laden from Manathans
are not to unload before their passes (passen) have been presented and
they are properly visited by the officer here, also those moneys which shall
come from the farming shall be employed in the service of the public
only ; and every order made by the court (?) is to be regulated precisely
and strictly according to the contents of this paper.
Thus done by the honorable court here in Fort Orange, this first of
September, and resumed again on the second of September, 1654; present
the honorable collector of customs and officer Johannes Dyckman.
Jan Verbeeck.
PlETER HaRTGERTS.
Frans Barentse Pastoor.
On this the second of September, in the year of our Lord 1654, ap-
peared before me Joannes Dyckman, etc., the honorable Goosen Gerritse
[Van Schaick], burgher and citizen in the village of Beverwyck, and
acknowledged that he had contracted and agreed with Marcelis Janse
[Van Bommel], also burgher and citizen as aforesaid, for the sale
of his certain house, as it is 'at present occupied by Goosen Gerritse,
and the aforesaid house to set up on his certain lot on the hill, joining upon
the north Pieter Bronck and upon the south, Jan Roeloffse [De Goyer] ;
which house Goosen Gerritse shall be holden at his own expense not
only to take down but also to set up again, as good and bad as it is at
present, on the lot aforesaid, and in case anything happens to be
broken in pieces, Goosen Gerritse is holden to renew it ; with glass (?)
and a chimney within, just as the aforesaid house stands there, except
the cellar, which the buyer Marcellis Janse must make at his own ex-
pense ; provided that the buyer also shall be the owner of said lot, hav-
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ing obtained a patent' thereof, when the house shall be set upon it, and
that the house must be erected there, on or before the first day of May
next coming, finished according to contract, without fail ; for the erect-
ing of said house upon said lot, the buyer, Marcelis Janse, must pay the
sum of twelve hundred guilders, in three installments, to wit, on the first
of May next, on taking possession, the sura of four hundred guilders,
the following year, on the first of May, four hundred guilders, and
on the year thereafter, on the first of May, a like sum of four hundred
guilders, to be paid in good current seewant or other current wares, such
as the seller can and ought to be satisfied with, and the other to pay;
provided that the buyer furnish sufl&cient sureties for the aforesaid pay-
ments to the content of the seller ; all under pledge of their respective
persons and estates, personal and real, present and future, submitting
themselves to the force of all laws and judges; and in acknowledg-
ment of the truth of the same they subscribe this paper with their own
hands at the house of the buyer in Beverwyck, on the day aforesaid.
Maercelys Janssen.
This is the mark J-j of Goosen Gerritse with his own hand set.
We, the undersigned, Franse Barentse Pastoor and Arent Andryssen
[Brat] acknowledge and confess by these presents, that we or either of us
have ofi"ered ourselves as sureties and principals for the purchase money,
the aforementioned sum of twelve hundred guilders, and in case the
buyer fails on the set times to make the payments, we or one of us for
both, will take his place, and on the set and promised time, pay for the
buyer himself, under a pledge of our persons and estates, personal and
real, present and future, according to law, without craft or guile.
Signed on the date and place aforesaid, with our own hands, without
craft or guile.
Frans Barentse Pastoor.
Arent Andresse.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
The administrators of the estate of the late Rut Arentsc, tailor, propose
to sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, a certain house and lot standing
and lying at Manathans, behind the fort at New Amsterdam, joining on
the east side Henderick de Backer, and on the west side Annetge Bogardus,
all according to the patent thereof, upon the following conditions, to wit :
that the buyer shall make the payment in two installments ; the first, being
the half, shall be paid punctually within one month ; and the second install-
ment, being the other half, shall be paid six weeks thereafter, also punctually.
Which payment shall be made in good whole beavers ; provided that the
auction fees shall be a charge upon the buyer alone. The buyer shall be
holden, immediately after the sale, to furnish sufiicient security to the
content of the seller, with the understanding, that in case no sufiicient
sureties are furnished, the property is to be off"ered for sale again at the
cost and charge of the buyer. Further, the seller puts ail things on the
footing of making no rebate or restitution on any occasion whatsoever.
Hist. Col. Hi 26
The mark ^'-J — set by WiLLEM Frederickse,
with his own hand.
c4
202 Albany County Records.
The buyer was William Frederickse [Bout] on the aforewritten condi-
tions for the sum of six hundred and twelve guilders, this 3d of Septem-
ber, 1654.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
We, the undersigned, offer ourselves as sureties and principals for Wil-
lem Frederickse, according to law.
The mark -\- set hy Dirrick Bentdinck's own hand.
The mark o/^ * * *
Jacob Janse Van Noorstrant desires at public sale to sell his house
standing in Beverwyck adjoining to the west Henderick Gerritse [Van
Wie], and to the east the alms house, together with the lot thereto
belonging, besides a garden lying behind Fort Orange, number 19, adjoin-
ing to the south Dominie Schaets, and to the east Gysbert Cornelise
[Van Wesp], or those who may lay claim thereto, to the west and north
a road, length six rods and a half, breadth four rods and a half, all ac-
cording to patent thereof, upon the following conditions, to wit, that
the payment for the house, lot and garden shall be made in two install-
ments ; the first, being the half, punctually within the time of one month ;
and the second and last on the first of May next coming, which
payments shall be made in whole and good beavers. The auction fees
shall [be] a charge to the buyer alone; provided that the crops now stand-
ing on the aforesaid garden shall this year belong to the seller alone.
Further, the seller puts everything on the footing of making no rebate
or restitution on any occasion whatsoever. In this sale the mill and
brewer's tools at present in the aforesaid house are not included. Pro-
vided that the buyer shall be holden to furnish sufficient security to the
content of the seller, and if he cannot, then the lot shall be sold again at
his expense. The buyer was Rutger Jacobsen, on the aforesaid condi-
tions, for the sum of eight hundred and thirty guilders, this 3d of Sep-
tember,-1654.
E.UTGER Jacobsen.
We constitute ourselves sureties for the above standing person and
purchase money, all according to law, this 3d of September, 1654.
Jan Verbeeck.
The mark [H] set by Goosen Gerritse [Van Schaick],
with his own hand.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
On this the fourth day of September, 1654, in the morning, appeared
before me Joannes Dyckman, etc., the honorable Symon Volckertse
Backer [Veedei'], dwelling in Beverwyck, and acknowledged that he had
sold to Albert Gerritse, carpenter, a certain lot, lying at Manathaus, next
to Adrian Vincent, breadth, on the west side, three rods and one foot;
length, on the south side, five rods and six and a half feet; and on the
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north side, five rods; all according to the patent; he, Synion, also
acknowledging, that he has received the sum of thirty beavers therefor,
being the full sum which he was promised for the aforesaid lot ; he,
Symon Volckertse, herewith giving a perfect conveyance of the aforesaid
lot, without his having any action, right or claim thereon any more for-
ever, but putting the aforesaid Albert Gerritse, carpenter, in respect to
that, in his place, with all such rights as he, the seller and grantor,
therein has had, being as aforesaid fully paid therefor.
In acknowledgment of the truth of which he has signed this paper
with his own hand in Fort Orange, on the date aforesaid, in the presence
of Thomas Sanders and Jan Van Aecken, smiths, as witnesses hereto
called, who have also subscribed this with the grantor.
The mark set by Symon + Volkertse, with his own hand.
Aelbert Gerritse.
As icitnesses,
The mark set % X T Thomas Sanders with his own hand.
The mark of Jan -j- Van Aecken with his own hand set.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
On this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord, 1654, in the
morning, appeared before me Joannes Dyckman, etc., the honorable
Thomas Sandersen, smith, and declared that he had sold to Jan Van
Aecken, his certain house and lot, standing and lying in the village of
Beverwyck, adjoining to the north, Carsten and Myndert Frederickse,
and to the south, east and west, a road together with a garden, lying
behind Fort Orange, alotment number 22; breadth four rods and a half;
length seven and a half rods, with the appendances and dependences of
the same, and he, Thomas Sanderse, acknowledges that he is fully paid
and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, giving therefore a per-
fect release for the same forever ; he, Thomas Sanderse, having no more
right, claim or pretension to the aforesaid house, lot and garden, and put-
ting the aforesaid Jan Van Aecken, in this respect, in his place, just as
he, Thomas Sanderse, has stood therein.
In acknowledgment of the truth whereof, he has signed this with his
own hand in Fort Orange, on the date aforesaid, without craft or guile, in
the presence of Mr. Joannes Van Twiller, and Albert Gerritse, carpenter,
as witnesses thereto called, who acknowledged that they had also signed
this with the grantor.
The mark set X T by Thomas Sanderse with his own hand.
The mark of Jan Van Aecken -f- with his own hand signed.
As witnesses:
J. V. Twiller.
Albert Gerritsen.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
204 Albany County Records.
On this the fourth day of September in the year of our Lord 1654, ia
the morning, appeared before me Joannes Dyckman, etc., the honorable
Albert Gerritse, carpenter, and declared that he was paid and fully satis-
fied for a five and forty foot lot (to wit, wood feet) in breadth on the road,
running back to the * * besides the house standing thereon, joining to
the south, Carsten and Myndert Frederickse, and to the north the seller,
for which house and lot, as they lie and stand, he, Albert Gerritse, acknow-
ledges that he is fully paid and satisfied, the first penny with the last,
giving a perfect release therefor, forever, without his making any claim,
demand or pretension to the same, putting the aforesaid Jan Van Aecken,
in this respect in his place and in such ownership as he the seller and
grantor has had therein, and promising the buyer, to free and defend the
same for a year and a day.
In acknowledgment of the truth, without craft or guile, this is signed
by the grantor's own hand, in presence of the honorable Jan Verbeeck
and Mr. Joannes Van Twiller as witnesses for that purpose called, who
also have signed this with the grantor.
Albert Gerritsen.
The mark set by Jan
with his
k
Van Aecken.
own hand.
-4s tvitncsses,
Jan Verheeck.
J. V. Twiller.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
On this fifth day of September, in the year of our Lord 1654, appeared
before me Joannes Dyckman, etc., the honorable William Janse StoU
[alias Hap], and declared that to his satisfaction he had received from
the hands of Arent Van Den Bergh, the sum of five hundred and fifty
guilders, being half of the payment for the house, lot and garden standing
in the fort and behind the same, of said Stoll, sold on the 8th of August
last, at public sale, at the house of Hendrick Jochemse, for the sum of
eleven hundred guilders, being the house adjoining to the east Hendrick
Driessen,! and to the south Jacob Janse Stoll, and the garden adjoining
to the south Mr. Abraham Staats's garden, and to the south Hendrick
Driessen, all according to the conditions of sale; he, Willem Janse Stoll,
therefore, giving a complete release to the buyer aforesaid for the afore-
named house, lot and garden, and promising on the payment of the last
half, punctually in the month of May next, to deUver to the buyer a con-
veyance of the aforesaid house, lot and garden as is proper, under pledge
of his person and estates, personal and real, present and future, submitting
himself to the force of all laws and judges, witnessing this with his own
hand; signed in Fort Orange, at the date aforesaid, in presence of Jacob
1 Hendrik Dries or Driessen came to Beverwyck in 1642, with Ms sister Gertrude Dries Van
Driesbergen.— 0' Callaghan's History of New NetUrland^ i, 440.
Albany County Records. 205
Hendrickse Maat and Lammert Van Valkenbergb, as witnesses for that
purpose called.
WiLLEM Janse Stall.
The mark set by X Arent Van den Bergh.
As witnesses,
The marh set hy -\- Lemmert Van den Bergh.
Jacob Heyndrickse Maat.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
On this fifth day of September, 1654, appeared before me Joannes
Dyckman, etc., Willem Albertse Van Munichendam and declared that he
had appointed, as by these presents he does appoint, etc., the honorable
Claes Bendingh departing for Manathans, in his, the subscriber's,
name, and for his sake, to demand collect and receive, Jirstli/, all
those thirty guilders and thirteen stuivers coming to the subscriber,
from [Nicolaas ?] Terhaer to be paid in seewant, for which the
aforesaid Terhaer had been arrested here, and also those thirty-six
guilders, which are coming to him, the subscriber, aforesaid, from
Jan Van Leyden, dwelling in Mespachs kil, for boards, in lieu of which
goats were to be delivered, which he has slaughtered for himself and
has received the money, which money Claes Bendingh shall endeavor to
collect, in case of refusal by law, and to act for the subscriber as if he
were present in his own person, also acquittance for receipts to give, all
without craft or guile ; these with his own hand signed in Fort Orange,
of date aforesaid, in presence of Sebastian DeWinter, and Arent Van
den Bergh as witness hereto called.
William Albertse.
As loifness,
Basteiaen de Winter.^
The mark set hy Arent -f- Van Bergh with his own hands.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
1 Bastiaeu De Winter was a native of Middleburgh, Holland. In 1666, he was an inliabitaut of
Schenectady, bnt being about to depart for Holland, made Daniel Janse Van Antwerpen his
attorney. In 1670, he sold his house lot in Schenectady together with his bouwery upon the
G-roote Vlachte to Jan Labatie, Elias Van Guysliug, and Joris Aertse Van Der Baast. The tra-
dition in the Van Guysling family was, that he was sick of consumption and sold with the
intention of returning to Holland, but died before doing so. In 1678, the Dutch church of Al-
bany claimed and probably obtained his property for the use of the poor ; from which it may be
inferred that he left no heirs in this country.— English Maimscri2)ts, 169, 189 ; Notarial papers ;
Deeds, n, 618, 788-9. "^
206 Albany County Records.
5th September, 1654.
Gerrit Teunisen (?) desires to sell to the highest bidder the under-
written goods, on the following conditions, to wit : The bidder and
buyer shall be holden to make payment within twenty-four hours with-
out delay. The bidder shall be held to furnish sufficient sureties to the
content of the seller. The payment shall be made in good whole or half
beavers.
12 earthen plates, Dolle Griet, / 4.15
2 platters and 6 plates, Mr. Adrian, / 4.05
5 pairs of pillows, Mr. Jacob Barbier, / 12.00
A candlestick and * * , John Thomase, / 6.15
6 pairs of pillows, Dolle Gryet, / 26.5
1 scale and weights, Goosen Gerritse, f 9
A parcel of *, Cornelis Vastterrick, /
A gun, sword and belt ; Goosen Gerritse, /" 26.00
7 pictures, Jan Van Aecken, / 9.00
1 Bible, Cornelis Teunise, / 14.00
5 bands, Dan. Rinckhout, / 2,15
1 traveling coat, Barent [Pieterse Coeymans] the miller, / 21.00
1 book on health, Mr. Jacob Barbier. / 8.00
2 shirts and carpenter's work bench, / 5.15
1 gun, Daniel Rinckhout, / 19.10
4 porringers, Cornelis Theunisse, /' 3.10
some knives, Volkert Janse [Douw], / 20.10
1 cloak * in beavers, '. / 58.00
6 pewter plates, and a porringer, Juraien Teunisse [Tappen]... / 10.00
10 earthen plates, Barent [Coeymans] DeMolenaer, / 3.10
4 dishes, * * * planck, / 4.00
1 gun, Barent DeMolenaer, / 17.00
6 earthen plates, Mickial De Liemaker, / 2.10
6 pair of pillows, Barent De Molenaer, / 18.10
2 scales and weights, William Bout, f 12.15
6 weights, Jochem [Wesselse] Becker, / 7.00
1 pair pillows and bible, Andreyes Herpertsen, / 12.00
a carpenter's work bench, and two * * / 13,00
1 book, Festus Jomnius (?) Philip Pieterse Schuyler, / 6.00
1 bat and balls, Pieter Hartgens, * * * / 6.00
a parcel of tobacco, Volckert Janse [Douw], / 10.00
a parcel of snuffers, (?) (^zmit/ters), Dolle Griet, f 2.70
3 books, Philip Pieterse, / 16.00
2 schahi-otten, Bom'mie Schaets, / 6.00
1 tongs, shovel and chain, Claes Bordingh,i / 9.00
1 book, Andryes Herpertsen, / 5.00
1 saw bench, pail, and other traps, Carsten Frederickse,- / 55.00
2 books, Cornelis Steenwyck,-^ / 3.00
1 In 1648, and subsequently, Claes Bording seems to have been a trader, making New Amsterdam
his headquarters, but trading to South river, and Fort Orange. In 1648 and 1653, he was accused
of dealing in contraband articles and smuggling.— IhitcJi Manuscnpts, m, 24, 55 ; iv, 393 ; v, 196.
2 Carsten Frederickse, brother of Myndert Frederickse both smiths ; had a shop and house on
north comer of Beaver and South Pearl streets.
3 Cornells Steenwyck, a merchant of New Amsterdam.
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1 book, Jurian Theunisse \jjlasemaeker'], ../ 4.80
1 trunk (roffer); Harmen i)e Metselaer, / 3.50
a pair of shears and slippers irnuyleii) and a pair of pillows
(kuissen) and a powder box (cruydtdoos), Barent, the miller,/ 6.15
1 chair and two cushions, Andryes Herpertse, / 8.40
/ 386.90
On the 9th day of August, in the year of our Lord 1654, appeared
before me Joannes Dyckman, etc., the honorable Symen Symonse Groot
and declared that he had appointed and empowered, as by these presents
he does appoint, etc., Mr. Isaack De Foreest, his brother-in-law, livingin the
Manathans, to sell, transfer and assign, as his judgment approves, a certain
settlement, amounting to the sum 684 guilders earned in the service of
the West India company, and put into thehands of saidDe Foreest^ for safe
keeping, and also to act in the matter to the best of his, the attorney's, judg-
ment, all true and without craft or guile, signed with his own \_Grooi's]
hand at the date aforesaid, in the presence of Sebastian De Winter, and
Mr. Joannes Megapolensis, * * * as witnesses hereto
called who have also signed this with the principal.
Symen Symense Groot.'^
As witnesses,
Basteiaen De Winter.
Mr. Jan Megapolensis.^
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman. •
De Vryes '* complains of Seeger Cornelis [Van Voorhoudt], and Har-
men Herpertse (?), for ringing bells at his door and before his house, and
complains of their blowing horns (^getoeten') at him, in presence of Jilles
Pieterse and the neighbors about there.
On this tenth day of September, 1654, appeared before me Joannes
Dyckman, etc., Rutger Jacopse, Cornelis Theunis Van Westbrock, and
Goosen Gerritse [Van Sehaick] burghers and citizens of the village of
Beverwyck, and declared that they had together shipped on board the
sloop of Cornelis Vos, Skipper Reynicks, two boxes of beavers containing
seven hundred pieces to be again resliipped on the ships which are now
about to depart for Holland ; and if they be not present, to give by these
presents, full power and authority to Gerrit Janse Van Swoll, at Mana-
1 Isaac De Foreest was son of Hendrik De Foreest, who died in New Amsterdam, about 1638.
He was from Leyden, and married Sarah Dn Trueux, in New Amsterdam, 9 June, 1641. In
1647 he received a patent for 50 morgens of land on Manhattan island. In 1656 he was weigh-
master; died about 1695.— ValenH?ie's Manual, 1861, and Didch Manuscripts.
2 Symen Groot, boatswain of the Prince Maurice, purchased a house of Jacob Roy, in New
Amsterdam, in 1645 ; subsequently he came to Beverwyck {Deeds i, :343), and from thence to
Schenectady. At the burning of that village by the French and Indians, in 1690, his five sons,
Symon, Abraham, Philip, Dirk, and Claes, were carried away captives to Canada ; one son,
Cornelis, escaped capture.
3 Jan Megapolensis, son of Domine Megapolensis first minister of Beverwyck, was a chirurgeon ;
removed to New Amsterdam, 1655 ; and thence to Holland, 1056.— 0' Callaghan''s Neiv Netherland
Register.
* Adrian Janse De Vries.
208 Albany County Records.
thans, to receive said boxes, and to do with them according to his best
judgment, or as if the subscribers were present in their own persons.
Signed with their own hands in acknowledgment of the truth of this, in
Fort Orange, at the date aforesaid, in the presence of Jochem [Wesselse]
Becker and Mr. Joannes Megapolensis, chirurgeon, as witnesses hereto
called.
RUTGER JaCOBSE.
CORNELIS ThONISSEN.
The mark set |-| by Goosen Gerritse, with his own hand.
As vntnesses,
Jochem Backer.
Mr. Joannes Megapolensis.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
Credentials /or custom officer Dyckman and Peter Hcrt<jerts, dated at
Manathans.
Worshipful, valiant, and most noble lord and right honorable gentlemen,
Heer General [Stuyvesant] and right honorable gentlemen [of the
council].
The excellent letter of the right honorable, Heer general, of date the
29th of June last, was duly received by us, wherein he was pleased to
write to us, that we, according to our request formerly made in writing,
and by word of mouth to your honors, on or before the arrival of the
ships from pai!rm, dispatch two from our bench [of magistrates] to hold
a closer consultation with your honors. Therefore not being able to
omit the performance of your honors' gracious directions, we have chosen
and sent to your honors from this court, the honorable, the custom officer,
Joannes Dyckman and Peter Hertgerts, to present such matters as we '
have committed unto them ; and our desire is that your honors will please
to receive and recognize them as our deputies, favorably to listen, and
speedily to come to such resolutions as we trust their honors' wise discre-
tion and judgment may approve ; we commit and commend your honors
to God's gracious protection.
Worshipful, valiant and most noble lord and right honorable gentle-
men. Your honors humble and faithful servants of the court of Fort
Orange and Beverwyck.
Fort Orange, 11 Sept., 1654.
Instructions for the commission to the Manhatans, in accordance with
the purport of the right honorable, the Heer general's missive of date the
29th of June, last, to the custom officer Joannes Dyckman and Pieter Hert-
gerts, deputed from the honorable court of Fort Orange and Beverwyck,
according to which they are to regulate themselves. First. — That they
shall with all reverence solicit of the right honorable, the director
general and council of the province, their honor's resolutions and answer
to the propositions as well oral as written, heretofore made by the honor-
able court aforesaid, for their government. That the said committee
shall also petition for the speedy completion of the new company's (?)
house at the company's expense, also that on account of the scarcity of
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money, the small income from the excise be adjudged to remain for the
public service; that some soldiers may be sent up as well to keep watch
in the fort as against the savages, whose insolence the good people suffer
daily, moreover they are to ask that two stuivers be levied on every beaver
sent down for the payment of the salaries of the commissaries of this court
and of the custom officer. * * They are also to petition for a
quantity of gunpowder for the use of the fort, of which this court and the
magistrates shall have the care, provided that on request made a proper,
though not specific, account be rendered of the same, * ^ * * *
also for places where new lots may be given out, because there are daily
calls for lots, and there are no more. * * * *
12 September, 1654.
That the court messenger, Pieter Ryverdingh, shall be paid a reason-
able and proper salary. Their honors of the court here, finding that
notwithstanding the good and well mannered order heretofore posted
respecting the burghers and tapsters obtaining a proper permit from the
farmer of the excises before storing their wines and beer, said good order
is neglected; therefore, the better to prevent all smuggling in the future.
All burghers dwelling in this jurisdiction are ordered to store no wines,
beer or distilled waters, or permit them to be kept in places where they
are commonly drank, under a penalty of fifty guilders, etc. *=*=**
Thus ordered by the court of Fort Orange and Beverwyck, this 12th
of September, 1654.
On this the seventeenth day of October, 1654, in the morning, about
nine o'clock, appeared before me Joannes Dyckman, in the service of, etc.,
the honorable Jan Thomase [Mingael] magistrate (commissar is ordinaris)
of the honorable court here, and Reyntyen Pieterse Baroquier, and
together declared, as by these presents they do declare, by request of
Adrien Claes Vryman, that they in the evening of Wednesday night last,
were at the house of Abraham Pieterse Vosburgh, and among others,
there were found in the aforesaid person's house, Jacob Symonsen Clomp
Baroquier and the aforesaid Adriaen Claesse was sent out by Jacob Clomp
aforesaid to fetch a canoe, lying on the other side of the river, which he
Adriaen Claesse did ; returning with the canoe and falling into the water,
he, Adriaen Claesse came again to the house of Abraham Pieterse Vos-
burgh and took his knife in his hand to cut loose the lace of one of his
shoes ; laying down the knife by his side, and having some words with
Jacob Clomp respecting the wages of said Arian Claase, Jacob Clomp
springing up with the knife in his hand, cut diverse gashes in said
Arian Claese's face and arm, without these deponents observing that
Arian Claese opposed himself to, or fought against said Jacob Clomp ;
the deponents ending this their declaration and being asked to strengthen
the same by oath, with their own hands subscribed the same, in Fort
Orange, on the date aforesaid.
Jan Thomase.
The mark set by + Reyntyen Pieters, with his own hand.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
On this one and twentieth day of October, 1654, I, Jochem Becker,
burgher in Beverwyck, offer myself, by these presents, as surety and
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210 Albany County Recmxls.
principal for the person of Jacob Symonse Clomp Baroquier, for one
hundred and seven guilders, which Jacob surnamed Clomp, must pay to
the officer within the time of six weeks, according to the tenor of the
contract made between the mutual arbitrators in the matter, and in case
he, Jacob Clomp, fails within said time to pay said sum to said officer, I
will immediately take his place and pay the same as my own debt, and
pledge my person and estate, personal and real, present and future,
nothing excepted, without craft or guile.
Signed with my own hand in Fort Orange, of the date aforesaid.
JOCHEM WeSSELSE.
On this 21st day of October, 1654, appeared before me Joannes Dyck-
man in the sei-vice of, etc., the honorable Frans Barentse Pastoor,
magistrate of the honorable court here, and declared that he had appointed
and empowered by these presents, the honorable Pieter Cornelise, dwell-
ing on the Long island at Breuckelen, in his name and for his sake, to
demand, collect and receive all those six and seventy guilders and four-
teen stuivers, for which Lodewyck Cornelise, dwelling at Manathans,
according to an obligation, of date 28th of August, 1651, of said Lodewyck
Cornelisse, to the subscriber is indebted, as well for money lent, as for
duffels' delivered, and in case of refusal and longer delay, the same to
sue at law, and proceed according to the forms thereof, also to act as may
be needful ; and further to do all things therein, as if the subscriber in his
own person were present, yea, as though special charge were herein given.
Signed with his own hand in acknowledgment of this, at Fort Orange,
of date aforesaid, in presence of the honorable Jan Verbeek and Jan
Thomase, commissaries of the honorable court here, as witnesses hereto
called, and who have subscribed the same also with the principal.
Frans Barentse Pastoor.
As witnesses,
Jan Verbeeck,
Jan Thomase,
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
We, the undersigned, Jacob Henderickse Maet and Eldert Gerbertsen,
acknowledge by these our signatures, that we have offered ourselves as
sureties and principals for Cors Boutsen (?) * * and are ready to
deliver up again the person of said Cors Boutsen, or of ourselves to make
compensation as for our own indebtedness, all under pledge of our persons
and estates, real and personal, present and future, according to law.
In acknowledgment of the truth, this is subscribed with our own hands in
Fort Orange this 21st of October, 1654.
Jacob Heyndrickse Maet.
Elbert Gerbertse Cruip.
In manner following the honorable Govert Loockermans, merchant at
Manhatans and Eldert Gerbertsen, sawyer, covenant and agree with each
other, to wit, that Eldert Gerbertsen shall be holden to send all that he
shall saw, to Govert Loockermans aforesaid (except he sells both mills) to
be sold by the same at Manhatans, for the profit of Eldert Gerbertse, as
1 Duffels was a kind of coarse woolen cloth having a thick nap or frieze.
Albany County Records. 211
best he can, wliicli contract shall begin on the morning of Monday the
twenty-fifth of this month, and continue first one year, but in case, after
that, they can come to an agreement, it shall continue from year to year; and
for pains Govert Loockermans shall receive for selling and collecting, five
per cent {vyfften liondert), over and above all expense.
In acknowledgment of the truth, this is subscribed by our own hands
in presence of Mons. Joannes Van Twiller and Henderick Janse, as wit-
nesses hereto called, who have signed this minute with the principals in
Fort Orange, this 24th of October, 1654.
Govert Loockermans.
As witnesses, Elbert Gerbertse Cruip.
J. V. Twiller.
Hend. J. Va7id^ Vin.
Which I attest,
Jannes Dyckman.
Worshipful, valiant, and most noble Heer General [Stuyvesant] :
The custom officer Dyckman has advised us that he has made known
to your honor, that we, for a short period, to wit, until the first of May
next, had publicly farmed out the tapsters' beer and wine excise, for the
sum of thirteen hundred guilders; now, so it is, that the aforesaid officer
being at Catskil, the Heer Rensselaer directed some wine to be delivered
to those who hve in the colony, without even directing a warrant from
the impost master to be fetched, also without directing any impost to be
paid ; once and again, yea, the third time this was permitted; for though
we had a general order, yet there is no special command that if wine and
strong beer are carried from here, out of this jurisdiction into the colony,
the excise should be paid, as well as by those who dwell within it ; * *
Our petition, therefore, is that your honor would please, at the first
opportunity, to grant us a special order, that henceforth, for wine and
beer carried out of this jurisdiction, the customs officer issue his permit (r*)
and seek to prevent evasions of payment. We shall await your honor's
speedy order, lest the Heer Rensselaer, or some one else, may carry some
wine or strong beer into the colony before a proper permit from the
customs officer be obtained.
Mons. Johannes Van Twiller has represented to us, that he had spoken
to your honor for permission to make a gangway {iiytgawj') and a cellar
door (Icelder deiir) ; we refer the matter to your honor ; we think, however,
that it could be better and more properly done within the fort, still we
await the answer which your honor shall please to send. We petition, if
it please your honor, to send an answer and written order to the propositions
written by the customs officer, and according to our direction delivered to
your honor, that we may know how to regulate ourselves. We shall ever
remain your honor's true and humble servants, of the court of Fort
Orange and Beverwyck.
Fort Orange, this 4th of November, 1654.
[The next paper is a conveyance, dated 4 November, 1654, of a house
and lot in Fort Orange, from Jan Labatie to Adrian Janse [Appcl] Van
Leyden, erased and not executed.]
The following paper is used in its place.
212 Albany County Records.
On this the eleventh day of November, 1654, iu the forenoon, appeared
before me Joannes Dyekman, in the service of, etc., the honorable Jan
Labatie, and declared that he had sold, as by these presents he does sell
to Adriaen Janse [Appel] Van Leyden, his certain house, standing in
Fort Orange, adjoining to the south angle (j^imt) of said fort, and to the
north the north gate of the same, with a garden and hogpen therein
standing, lying to the south of said fort, adjoining to the west Lambert
Van Valckenborgh, and on the south side Pietev Jacobse [Borsboom?],
to the north a road, and to the east the honorable company's garden; the
aforesaid house as it stands, and the said garden and hogpen, to be deli-
vered free, according to the patent thereof; for which the buyer, Adrian
Janse Van Leyden, must pay for said house, lot, garden, hogpen and
appurtenances of the same, the sum of eighteen hundred and twenty-five
guilders, to the Rev. Dominie Gideon Sehaets and the honorable Jan
Verbeeck, as attorneys for Mr. Paulus Schrick, in three installments; the
first payment, being six hundred guilders, shall be paid on the first of
May, 1G55, in beavers; the second payment, on the first of May, 1656,
being also six hundred guilders in beavers; and the third and last
payment shall be paid on the first of May, 1657, being six hundred and
twenty-five guilders, in good current seewant; provided that the buyer
shall remain in the occupancy thereof until May and during the time of
said occupancy and lease, shall pay nothing to tlio seller; for the full
payment he shall furnish as sureties Mr. Anthony De Hooges and Pieter
Ryverdingh, who, with their signatures, bind themselves, that in case the
buyer aforesaid fail of payment on the set time or times, they will at once
step into his place, and themselves the purchase money assume to pay for
the buyer, under a pledge of their persons and estates, personal and real,
and moreover submitting the same to the force of all laws and judges.
In acknowledgment of the same, said sureties have subscribed these pre-
sents with their own hands, with the consent of the attorneys of Mr. Paulus
Schrick aforesaid ; and the seller shall be obligated to warrant and defend
said house, lot, garden and hogpen for a year and a day only, and in like
manner is bound and indebted; all in good faith and without craft and
guile.
Signed by the buyer, seller, attorneys and sureties in Fort Orange, on
the date aforesaid.
Jan Labatie.
Arian Janse V. Leyden. i
As attorneys of Paulus Schrick,
Gideon Schaefs, Pastor in Renselaerswi/ck.
Jan Verbeeck.
As sureties,
Antonius De Hooges.
Pieter Ryverding.
Which I witness,
Joannes Dyckman.
1 Adriaen Janse Appel, or Van Leyden, was an innkeeper in Beverwyck for some years, bnt
subsequently removed to New Amsterdam, and petitioned for the freedom of the village, in
1662.— Dutch Manuscrixits, x, 247.
In 1654, he received a patent for a lot at Beverwyck, on condition, that the bouse to be
erected thereon, be not an ordinary tippling house, but an inn for travelers.— Patents HH -, 43.
28th June, 1685, Adriaen Janse Appel, " wedawnaar van Maria Reyverding, en FolMe Pieterse,
weduwe van Pieter Meese Vrooman," were married in Albany.
Albany County Records. 213
The attorneys hereby annul the aforesaid sale and the sureties of the
same are discharged ; in witness whereof this is subscribed by the attor-
nies in Fort Orange, this 23d of April, 1655.
Gideon Schaet, Pastor in Kensselaerswyck.
Jan Verbeeck.
Worshipful, valiant and most noble, Heer General :
Our honorable fellow member, Pieter Hertgerts, having come up, has
informed us that the papers and resolutions were delivered to your honor,
and by word of mouth and by writings has shown the resolutions you
directed to be sent up. In all kindness we petition that your honor will
please to send up speedily, the sooner the better, advice for the regulat-
ing of our affairs. How desolate is our condition from the late high water,
* * * * will report to your honor by word of mouth ;
nevertheless we cannot refrain from writing that the four angles of the
fort, by the late flood, are almost destroyed or carried away, besides the
honorable company's garden, where scarcely a * remains, especially
those residing on the third {^Fosseii] kil. * * * * WTg
petition that your honor will please afford us the means for rebuilding the
fort, * * * expecting which speedily, we commit your
honor and family to God's defense and protection, and remain your honors'
humble and faithful servants of the court of Fort Orange and Beverwyck.
Nov., 1654.
On this 16th day of November 1654, appeared before me Johannes
Dyckman in the service of, etc., the honorable Claes Hendrickse Van
Utrecht [Van Schoonhoven ? ], and declared that he had sold to Hen-
drick Andriesse Van Doesburgh, his certain house standing in Mana-
thans and the lot thereto belonging, lying on the broad or public way, as
he the aforesaid Claes Hendrickse bought the same from Jan Peek^
citizen of Manathans, which aforesaid house adjoins on the north on
Evert Pels, and on the south Jan De Metselaer. * * *
[The above conveyance is imperfect and unexecuted.]
On this 20th day of November, 1654, appeared before me Johannes
Dyckman in the service of, etc., the Honorable Abraham Staets, and de-
clared that he had hired Barent Gerritse, which Barent Gerritse himself
acknowledges ; to serve for the time of a whole year (rontjaer) commenc-
ing on the 7th of October last, and continuing until the 7th of Octo-
ber next, on the conditions that he, Barent Gerritse, on his honor's
land, or wherever he shall have need of him, shall do all the farm labor,
during the aforesaid time, upon his houwery, except the sowing of that
portion which is not sown ; for which service he, Barent Gerritse, shall
receive within the year aforesaid, three hundred and thirty guilders ; two
hundred in beavers and the rest in current seewant ; Barent Gerritse has
also stipulated for free washing, two pairs of stockings, and a pair of
shoes ; upon which conditions the honorable Abraham Staets aforesaid
has paid one beaver as earnest money (jjoots penninck) , and for the per-
1 Jan Peek was an innkeeper in New Amsterdam. He also owned a honse in Be verwj'Ck, which
he oflfcred for sale in 1655 (p. 94). He is said to have been the discoverer and tirst settler of
Peekskil. By his wife, Maria Volchers, he had four chUdren. His son Jacobus settled in Schenec-
tady, and from him have sprung those of this name in that vicinity.
214 Albany County Records.
formance of this contract, they pledge their respective persons and estates,
personal and real, present and future, and in acknowledgment of
the truth, with their own hands subscribe the same, in presence of Adrian
Janse [Appel] Van Leyden and Gillis Douwesse Fonda, as witnesses
hereto called and invited who, with the officer aforesaid, and the princi-
pals, have also subscribed the same, on the date aforesaid, in Fort Orange.
Abram Staes.
This is the mark set X by Barent Gerritse, with his own hand.
As witnesses,
Adrian Janse V. Leyden.
Jelles Vonda.^
Which I attest.
Johannes Dyckman.
On this 27th day of November, 1654, appeared before me Joanties
Dyckman in the service of, etc., the honorable Andryes Herpertsen, and
declared that he had contracted and agreed as follows, that Claes Hen-
drickse Timmerman and Claes Janse Van Rotterdam shall for him,
Andryes Herpertsen, make, frame and set up, a house in Beverwyck, upon
a lot to be pointed out as great in length and breadth and as good
and bad (^goet en qtiaet), as the house by him at present occupied, for
which, the contractors shall furnish all the materials, in all respects like
those in his, the subscriber's house in Beverwyck built by Dicke Van
Houten (?), both without and within, nothing excepted ; provided also
that said house shall be framed and set up by the first of May next; for
which, when done the contractors shall receive, and the subscriber
Andryes Herpertsen, shall pay the sum of 1800 guilders in whole beavers.
In acknowledgment of the truth of which, the parties have subscribed
this with their own hands, in presence of Rutger Jacopsen and Hen-
drick Jochemse, as witnesses hereto called, who also have subscribed this
agreement with the contractors.
Andries Herberts.
Claes Hendrycksen.
As witnesses, Claes Jacobse.
Riitger Jacobse.
Hendrick Jochemse.
By these presents Evert Brantse, the soldier, and Jan Labatie agree
with each other that the former shall be holden to labor as a farmer for
a whole year, commencing from this date, for which service, within the
year, he shall receive the sum of three hundred guilders, and moreover
Jan Labatie, inasmuch as the customs officer has need of him, agrees
that he shall remain three days with said officer.
Fort Orange the 29th of Nov., 1654.
Jan Labatie.
The mark set by Evert Brantse -)- Van Amersfoort.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
1 Jillis Donwesse Fonda had one sou, Douwe. In 1656, a suit was brought against his wife for
removing Le^vis Cobussen's wife's petticoat itom the fence ; defendant says plaintiff pawned the
article for beaver : put over.— Butch Manuscnpts, xvi," 14, 15.
AXbany County Records. 215
On this the first day of December, 1654, appeared before me Joannes
Dyckman in the service of, etc., the honorable Roelofi" Jacopse, as hus-
band and guardian of Gretie Jacopse, whom the subscriber declared to
have received a letter from Holland, from Glysbert Evertse, guardian,
which [announces] to the subscriber, that his wife or he for her is *
* * at Bunschoten under Ryck Aelten dwelling there, promising
that the money shall be paid * * * to Mr. Lambert Wil-
lemse Munick and Pieter Munick, citizens and advocates, the subscribers
people, who are bound for the interest * * [illegible] *
* in presence of Mons. Robert Vastrick and Pieter Janse as wit-
nesses hereto called and invited, who, with the principals, have signed this.
The mark -f- set by Grietgen Jacobse, with her own hand.
ROELOFF JacOBSEN.
As loitnesses,
P. Vastrick.
Pieter Jansen.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
Kit Davits :
What his honor, the Heer general [Stuyvesant], has written to you, will
be seen in the following copy : " You are to permit the Heer De Hulter
and his, to enjoy free possession of land purchased, and other things, and
not incite the savages against him or his, nor let harm come to his pro-
perty, nor do him the least injury; if you do so, we shall proceed against
you according to law. Let this serve as a final warning to you, according
to which to regulate yourself, that the aforesaid Heer [De Hulter] may
enjoy free possession ; and in case you act to the contrary, we shall at
once proceed against you according to law.'^
The court of Fort Orange and Beverwyck.
Fort Orange, 3 December, 1654.
On this the 21st day of December, 1654, appeared before me Joannes
Dyckman in the service of, etc., the honorable Rutger Jacopson, bui-gher
and citizen of Beverwyck, and declared that he had agreed and contracted
with Dirrick Bensinck, to frame and make a house one board in length ;
to set up and build it behind the house of the said Dirrick Bensinck, now
standing and built in Beverwyck, according to the requirements of the
work upon * * to be completed by Dirrick Bensinck at his
own expense : further the contractor shall be holden to construct the
house with a * * pantry ; also three girders, brackets, a garret, floor,
door and window tight, all at his own cost; also the contractor shall make
therein a door case ; for which he shall receive five hundred and twelve
guilders, to be paid in installments as follows, the first immediately, the
second in the month of June, and the last * * * all honest and in
good faith ; in Beverwyck in presence of Cornells Theunisse Van * *
and Jan * * as witnesses hereto invited.
Rutger Jacobsen.
This is the mark set by X Bensinck.
Hendrick Jochemse (?).
Cornells Thonissen, as loitness.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
216 AJhany County Recorch.
Their honors of the court here having been informed that one Maats,'
at the public inns, has been gambling for great sums of money, so is it
that their honors hereby give notice that such * * playing is
forbidden, * * the officer being requested against such lavish
squanderings of such notable sums of money to proceed according to law ;
further, in such cases their honors will no longer execute judgment for
such winnings and losses * * but the officer shall be requested
to proceed against, and impose the penalty upon, all such unlawful players
which are hereby expressly prohibited, that the evil consequences which
may arise therefrom * * * *
This done in Fort Orange, this 22d of December, 1G54. Present in
Registro.
[The greater part of the following paper is illegible] :
***** on the 3d of November, before the
court has acknowledged that, ***** officer
here * * * brandy sold to the Indians, so is it upon her
request * * * because the first * * excused,
provided that a fine to the clerk and officer, shall be paid, at once in
current seewant, the sum of * * * * under this re-
servation, that in case hereafter she do so any more, after the full *
* * * *= this serving as a public warning.
Fort Orange, this 30 Decemb : 1654.
Willem Fredericse Bout proposes to sell at public sale, his house and
lot, at present occupied by himself, adjoining on the south side upon Jan
Michielsen [Van Edam] on the east side the public road, breadth nine
rods and ten feet in front, length twelve rods on both sides, breadth in
the rear nine rods and five feet, all according to the patent thereof; upon
the following conditions : That the payment shall be made in three
installments punctually, of which the first, being a third part, shall be
paid in May next, the second six months thereafter, and the last third
part, also in the following six months ; which payment shall be made in
good whole beavers or grain, at the choice of the buyer. The auction
fees shall be claimed of the buyer alone. The buyer shall be holden to
furnish sufficient sureties for the payment. Further, the seller makes the
sale on this condition, that no rebate shall be made, whatever may be the
occasion. The buyer was Teunis Dirrickse [Van Vechten] - for the sum
of nineteen hundred and twenty guilders.
We, the undersigned, present ourselves as sureties for the principal for
payment for the aforesaid house under obligation according to law, this
11th of January, 1655.
The mark -f set by Theunis Dikrickse, with his own hand.
As sureties,
A. Van Curler.
Rutger Jacobse.
1 Jacob Hendrikse Maats.
2 Tennis Dirkse Van Vechten came out in 1638, witli wife, child, and two servants, in the Arms
of Norway, and had a farm in 1648, at Greenbush, north of that occupied by Teunis Cornelise
Van Vechten. He is referred to in 1663, as an old inhabitant here. — 0' Callaghaii' s History of
New Netherland, i. 438. Perhaps he was called " Poentie" in 1649.— 2>MteA Manuscripts, m, 37.
Albany County Records. 217
Willem Frederickse [Bout] proposes to sell, on the followino; condi-
tions, a lot and some timber for a house, adjoining to the north Volckert
Janse [Douw], and to the south Sander Leendertse [Glen], to the west
a public road, to the east the path to the river side ; upon the following
conditions ; that the payment for the same shall be made in good whole
beavers or hard grain (hart koren). * * * *
[This paper is unexecuted.]
Jochem [Wesselse] Becker desires to sell, at public sale, a piece of wood-
land lying behind Fort Orange, with a house of a board long, just as they lie
and stand ; the breadth of the land is according to the patent thereof,
which shall be delivered to the buyer when the payment is made, bounded
south upon the Beaver kiljWestthe woodland, north the hill, east the thicket
{creupelbosch^, is in breadth on the south side 50 rods, on the north side
36 rods, length 105 rods, with the fence set round about the same and the
house also there built; upon the following conditions, to wit, that the
payment shall be made in three installments of a third part each ; the first
in the month of May, next, the second, six months after, and the third,
six months following. The payment must be made in good whole
beavers, or grain, at the choice of the buyer. The auction fees shall be a
charge against the buyer ; provided that the buyer shall be holden to
furnish sufiicient sureties to the content of the seller, for the payment.
Philip Pieterse [Schuyler], was the buyer, on the aforementioned condi-
tions, for the sum of four hundred and sixty-eight guilders.
Philip Pietersen.
As sureties according to laiv,
Johan Baptist Van Renselaer.
A Van Curler.
11 Jan., 1655.
Worshipful, valiant, most noble lord and right honorable sirs. Heer
general and right honorable sirs :
The Mohawks, or some of them, have been here with us, asking us that
some Dutchmen may go to the Sinekens,i to compose the difficulties which
have arisen between them and the Sinekens, but through the unfitness of
the times no one has been found (?); and moreover as one of the leaders
of the Sinekens has been killed by the Mohawks, they are indisposed (?).
So that we have thought it needful to write to your honor and the right
honorable [council], since we judge the same to be a matter of state, for
if the Mohawks drive out the Sinekens, or whilst war exists, no trade here
will yield any returns from that time on. If this war begins we shall
expect your honor and the right honorable [council], in their wise judg-
ment, to take this matter into consideration, and our humble petition is
that your honor, etc., will please send by the bearer of this, their resolu-
tion upon this weighty point, to wit, the slaying of the chief of the
Sinekens of Onnedaego, which Indians as aforesaid are threatening to
make war upon the Mohawks. * * * It is a dangerous thing
for us to interfere with this exciting quarrel on such an occasion. The
■ Senecaa.
Hist. Col. iv. 28
218 Albany County Records.
Mohawks came to us with a gift, saying that they thought counsel nearly
at an end, and therefore sought our intervention with the excited parties,
and, if possible, to remove the difl&culty. We answered them that the time
of the year was not propitious for the Dutch to undertake such a journey,
even if it were needful, and a fit time beforehand were had, so then they
ordered what might be fitting therein. * * * * \ye
beseech your honor, to please send up the accounts of the six soldiers, and
other honorable company's servants, stationed here, and to order the
traders to contribute so much as amounts to a bale of clothing, else we
must at once demand their license. We shall now await your honor's
good orders ; our power alone avails nothing * * * * tji^t
so both the honorable company, and we, may thereby render better service.
Wherefore expecting your honor's good orders, Heer general and right
honorable sirs, we commend your honors to God's protection, and remain,
right honorable sirs,
Your humble and trusty servants.
The court of Fort Orange and Beverwyck.
Fort Orange, 6 January, 1654.
Honorable Jan Dirrickse Van Bremen :
As divers creditors of yours have shared with us in the grain, therefore
we have ordered that you sell no grain before the after following persons
shall have been fully paid, Evert Bils (?), for the sum of two hundred
and twenty, and Pieter Hertgerts, the sum of two hundred and seventy
guilders. *****
The court of Fort Orange and Beverwyck.
13 January, 1655.
On this the l3th day of January, 1655, appeared before me Joannes
Dyckman, in the service of, etc., Adrian Dirickse De Vries, who declared
that he had sold to Pieter Adriaansen Soogemacklyck,i a certain lot (to
be determined and delivered on the first of May), lying in Beverwyck,
provided that the seller shall * * the house standing thereupon,
adjoining easterly and westerly on the * *, southerly and north-
erly, provided that the seller (sic) shall be holden to pay to the buyer
(sic) the sum of a hundred and twelve guilders, the remaining eight guil-
ders to pay for the patent, to remain a charge to the buyer. * *
* * The payment must be made * * * ^\\ j^
good faith, and under pledge of their persons and estates, personal and
real, present and future.
In acknowledgment of the same, signed with their own hands, as well
by the buyer as the seller.
The mark of Adrian Dirrickse De Vries, with + his own hand signed.
On this the 17th day of January, 1655, appeared before me Joannes
Dyckman in the service of, etc., the virtuous (eerbaar) Femmetje Albertse
widow of the late Hendrick Janse Westerkamp, and declared that she
1 Pieter Adriaansen Soogemackelyck was an innkeeper. In 1660 he was called voorsoon of
Anna Pieterse Soogemackelyck, widow of the late Barent Janee Bal. In 1664, he received a
patent for a bouwery in Schenectady, which he sold in 1670 to Helmer Otten, from whom it
passed to Ryer Schermerhorn, by marriage to Otten's widow. He is perhaps the same person
as P. A. Van Woggeliim, often spoken of in the ancient records.
Albany County Records. 219
had sold to the Honorable Jan Thomase [Mingael], Pieter Hertgerts and
Volckert Janse [Douw], a certain corner (Jioeck) of her lot lying in
Beverwyck, in length five rods and six feet and in breadth six rods and
eight feet just as it lies there^ for which the seller shall receive in cash
the sum of three hundred guilders, to be paid in beavers or hard grain,
at the choice of the buyer, whereupon, she, the seller, of the aforesaid lot,
(as well in its length as in its breadth), promises a full release of the
same to them and their heirs forever.
In acknowledgment of the truth this is signed with their own hand, in
Fort Orange, on the date aforesaid.
The mark set by Femmetje Albertse X with her own hand.
As buyers,
Jan Thomas.
Pieter Hertgerts.
As witnesses,
Pieter Ryverdingh.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
Their honors of the court having learned that certain persons, on the
solemn festivals of yesterday and Shrovetide evenings, in this jurisdiction,
having clothed themselves in strange habiliments, and put on women's
clothes, therein publicly marched as mountebanks, through the city and
streets, in the sight of the inhabitants, and besides did other scandalous
and unseemly things, * * * ^\^^^ ^^ ^^^ during the whole
* * draw [a knife] or shoot off a gun, under any pretext whatso-
ever, for the reason that not only many improprieties thereby take place,
but the farm and other servants not only cease from their service, and by
that means lose their time, but fights, blows, blasphemy, oaths and other
irregularities happen; so is it that their honors of the court, hereby ex-
pressly forbid such things to be done, on penalty that those who are found
doing contrary hereto, shall pay to the behoof of the officer here, the sum
of twenty-five guilders, for the first offense.
Thus done in Fort Orange this 26th of January, 1654.
Appeared before me, Joannes Dyckman, in the service of, etc., in the
presence of the honorable magistrates of the court here, Sander Leen-
dertse [Grlen] and Pieter Hertgerts, Firstly — Jacob Janse StoU [cilias
Hap] who declared that he had granted, conveyed, and transferred, for him-
self and his successors, two certain houses standing in Fort Orange, with
the gardens thereto belonging at present, adjoining on the east upon Arent
Van den Bergh, and to the west on the angle {punt) of said fort, for
which, in exchange, he has agreed with Claas Hendrickse Van Utrecht,
that in real ownership he (Stoll) shall again receive a certain house
standing in Manathans, according to conveyance of date the 17th of May,
1054, delivered in the presence of Messieurs Nicasius de Sille and La
Montague in Niew Amsterdam, lying and standing on the island of Mana-
thans in Niew Amsterdam, bounded easterly on the river, in breadth on
the road or south side three rods and three and a quarter feet, breadth in
the rear, on the north side, one rod, seven and a half feet, length on the
east side, ten rods, two and a half feet, length on the west side, twelve
220 Albany County Records.
rods ; and the grantors declare, that they confirm both sales, and also for
themselves and their heirs will warrant and defend the same forever ;
promising to hold this conveyance secure, and said grantors acknowledge
what has been done above by way of exchange, annulling the former
exchange forever, and that what is aforesaid is fast and done in good
faith, thus holding this agreement, honestly, and in good faith : in pre-
sence of us, signed by both the grantors with their own hands, and by
the honorable commissaries this twenty-seventh day of January, 1655.
Jacob Janse Stoll.
Claes Hendryckse.
Joannes Dyckman.
Saunder Lenrsn.
PlETER HeRTOERTS.
1655, 5 February, at the house of Marselis Janse.
Cornells Wouterse desires to sell, at this public sale, the following
goods upon these conditions, to wit : The payment shall be made within
the time of three weeks, or at the outside one month, in good whole
beavers. The buyer shall be holden to furnish security for the above
payment, to the content of the seller, and failing so to do, the articles
shall again be oflFered at his cost and charge. Moreover, the seller puts
all upon this footing, that no reduction or increase of price shall be
allowed for any reason whatever after the sale.
Andries Herpertse, a bed with pillows and bolsters, for / 65.00
Keesie Wouters, a cloak, / 64.00
do a petticoat, / 36.00
Eldert Gerritse, a little cloak, / 17.00
Cornells, a ditto, with a stomacher, f 25.00
Pieter Adreansen [Soogemackelyck], an upper petticoat, f 25.00
Barent [Coeymans], the miller, an upper petticoat, / 21.00
Cornells Teunise, a pair of sleeves, f 9.00
Barent the miller, a Turkish (?) coat, / 37.00
Lambert Albertsen [Van Neck], a cloak, / 49.00
Andres Herpertse, two loockeas, / 22.00
Andres Herpertse, two do, / 25.00
Corn. Bos, two pillows, / 11.00
Grietje Teunise, two pillows, / 12.00
Lambert Albertse, three pillows, / 12.00
Janne Mon, two napkins {servetten), / 8.00
do five napkins, / 13.00
Lambert Albertse [Van Neck], two napkins. / 10.00
Pieter Meesen [Vrooman] two napkins, / 9.00
Cornells Teunis, two napkins, / 8.00
Pieter So Mackelyck, two napkins, / 9.00
Pieter Bronck, two napkins, / 9.00
do do / 10.10
do do / 9.00
Claes Henderickse [Van Schoonoven], two napkins, / 8.06
P. Ryverdingh, two napkins, / 8.00
do six pewter plates, for / 12.00
Albany Comity Records. 221
Hendrick Jocliemse, six pewter plates, for , / 11.00
Cornells Teunisse, a chest, / 21.00
Tgerck, a sum of money (een j>emmi<jJi)^ / 18.00
591.00
Marcelis Janse [Van Bommel] sold a cloak exposed for sale a second
time, for / 40.00
Evert Pels, a gun, / 6.70
Pieter Ryverdingh sold the following rolls of tobacco : Gerrit
Segerse] Van Voorhoudt] 8 rolls, / 31.00
Jan Andriesse De GraflF,i 4 ditto, / 10.00
Willem, 3 rolls, for / 8.30
Cornells Theunise, 6 rolls, / 35.00
Klaes Hendrickse [Van Schoonhoven or Van Utrecht] stood
security for Gerrit Segerse for 6 rolls, for / 25.00
Elbert Gerritse stood security for Gerrit Segerse, for 14 rolls of
tobacco, /
Eldert, 6 rolls, /. 24.10
Gerrit Reyerse,'- 6 rolls, / 25.10
Mr. Johan De Hulter desires at this sale to sell the following goods,
underwritten, upon the following conditions, to wit: The payment of
the goods sold shall be made punctually, within two months from this
day. The payment shall be made in good whole beavers or wheat.
Moreover the buyer shall be holden, at or shortly after the sale, to fur-
nish sufficient sureties to the content of the seller, if not, the articles shall
again be oflPered at the buyer's expense and charge, and if they sell for
less, he shall be holden to make good the loss.
An iron vise to Cornells Vos, / 36.00
An iron vise to Pieter Hertgerts, / 6.17
Three saw (j^aye) irons, to Jan Van Aecken,..- / 25.00
A drill (dril'iser), to Mr. Rensselaer, / 8.02
A cloak, Pieter Hertgerts, / 20.01
A silk camlet robe, Pieter Hertgerts, / 30.00
A child's coat, Goosen Gerritse [Van Schaick], / 5.01
A boimetgen, Jan Thomase [Mingael], / 17.00
An old woman's gown, Rutger Jacopsen, ./ 28.00
Two napkins {servetten), Mr. Rensselaer, / . 9.10
Two napkins, Seger Cornelise [Van Voorhoudt], / 9.10
Two napkins, Mr. Rensselaer, / 8.17
Two napkins, Cornells Vos, / 9.13
Mr. Rensselaer, two napkins, / 9.00
1 Jan Andriesse De Graff, son of Andries De Graff, was a brickmaker. In 1658, he was fined with
two others 500gl. for selling liquor to the Indians. With one Roseboom he went to New York,
and commenced the making of bricks. His brother Claas settled in Schenectady, and is the
ancestor of the families of this name there.
2 Gerrit Reyerse of Utrecht, was a trader, and made two voyages to Holland in 1660 and 1662.
On his first return in July, 1661, a complaint was made against him for smuggling. His two
logs are still in existence.
In 1078 he owned a lot on the west side of Broadway on the Vosseukill, 4 rods north of Colum-
bia street. — Deeds, i, 414. By his wife Aunatie, he had at least five children ; made his will 15
February, 169?^ ; was not living in 1700.
222 Albany County Records.
Griertgen Bouts,i two napkins, / 9.13
Two napkins, Jonge Gees, / 9.12
/ 232.11
18 Feb., 1655.
Brought from the other side, / 241.11
Two napkins, yo?i^e Kees, / 9.12
do. Cornelis Vos, / 9.16
do. Giergen Bouts, / 9.10
do. Cornelis Vos, / 9.12
do. Dicke Gees, / 9.14
Six napkins, Giergen Bouts, / 31.00
Six napkins, Kutger Jacobsen, / 24.00
One rix-dollar, Claes Janse Van Boere (?), / 5.06
One rix-dollar, Goosen Gerritse [Van Schaick],..., / 4.08
One rix-dollar. Soger Gornelise, / 4.01
One piece of money (stuch gelts), Jannemon, f 3.16
One piece of money, Louys, / 15.00
One piece of money, Thomas Janse, / 4.08
One piece of money, Segar Gornelis, / 4.00
One piece of money, DirrickBensick, / 4.80
do. Soger Gornelise, / 5.15
do. Mr. Rensselaer, / 5.15
do. Thomas Janse, / 4.00
do. Pieter Meuwse (?) / 4.05
do. Mr. Rensselaer, / 5.11
do. William Janse Shut, / 5.10
do. do. / 4.13
do. Seger Gornelise, / 5.05
do. Gornelis Theunise, / 4.14
do. Seger Gornelise, / 4.05
do. Jannemon, / 4.05
do. Mr. Rensselaer, / 4.05
do. do. f 5.06
do. DolleGiet(?) / 5.10
do. do. / 5.12
do. Pieter Meuwse,- / 4.11
do. Arent Van Gurlee, / 3.02
do. Mr. Rensselaer, / 3.05
do. Keesie Wouterse, ,. / 3.02
do. Jeremias Rensselaer, f 3.06
do. Kees3 Wyncoop, / 3.06
Seger Gornelis, scissors, / 2.10
[Arent Van] Curler, scissors, / 2.05
A piece of gold, Seger Gornelise, / 12.50
do. do. / 14.15
do. do. / 12.02
1 Geertje Bouts's adopted son Stephen, was carried away captive to Canada, by the French,
after the destruction of Schenectady.
- Pieter Meese Vrooman ?
3 Kees and Keesie are nicknames for Cornelius.
Albany County Records. 223
Curler, a fmc^:, (.?) y 39.0O
Thomas Janse, two Icoogte, (J) f I7.OO
Rutger Jacobsen, a tinck, (?) f 31.10
Cornelis Vos, do. / 61.10
Curler, two •* * a thick, (?) / 24.00
Cornells Theunise, a gold, * y 92.00
Robbert Engelse, a piece of gold, / 20.13
do. do / 13.30
Lambert Albertse [Van Neck] do / 11.10
Barent Pieterse, [Coeymans] the miller, two * * .../ 26.00
Rut Jacobse, same * y 24.00
do. a cloak, y 148.00
Jan Gowen, (?) y § oo
Cornelis Vos, two napkins, y 9.11
Filip Pieterse [Schuyler], 6 napkins, f 29.00
Rem Janse [Smit], 4 napkins, y 20.10
/ 1349.50
On this 22d day of February, 1655, appeared before me Joannes Dyck-
man, in the service of, etc., the honorable Jan Labatie and Lambert Van
Valkenborgh,! who declared, by these presents, at the request of Steven
Janse [Coninck], that it is a fact, that these deponents, yesterday evening,
were at the house of said Janse, and among other things, saw, while said
deponents were at the house of said Steven Janse, Jacob Hendrickse
Maat come into the house throwing out many abusive words, whereupon
said Janse * * * * a loaded gun he would shoot him
through, afterwards going to close the door, Jacob Hendrickse Maat
following drew his knife, then Steven Janse exclaimed " Strike with your
fists;" which these deponents heard, and also declared that Jacob
Hendrickse Maat further abused him with many ungracious words, whilst
said Janse was so far as he could be, patient and remained quietly within
his house. By this deposition enough has been said about what said
Janse was complaining, especially about what was done to him as well
within as without his house. This deposition being presented, is of
necessity and by request, strengthened by oath.
In acknowledgment of the truth, this is subscribed by their own hands,
in Fort Orange, of date aforesaid.
Jan Labatie.
The mark set by + Lambert Van Valkenborgh with his own hand.
Which I attest,
Joannes Dyckman.
Appeared before me Pieter Ryverdingh, clerk in the service of the
privileged West India company, the honorable Arent Vandenberch and
Hendrick Biermans,- who declared, as by these presents they do, at the
i<-(P n'^f ,^,^" Valkenburgh bought a house and 25 morgens of land in Manhattans, 29 July,
1044.— Duteh 3Ianusc?tpts, ii, 121. From thence he removed to Beverwyck, in 104.5. By his wife
Annatie, he had two sous, Jochem and Lambert, wto settled in Kinderhook. In 1697, his widow
was living, but died before 1704, when his heirs owned his house and lot in " ye Voddemark " on
the west corner of Green and Beaver stveeta.— Annals of Albany, ii, 21 ; iv, 180.
- ncndrck Biermans was collector of the excise in 1057.— Dutch Manuscripts.
224 Albany County Records.
request of Steven Janse [Coninck], the fact, that these deponents, yester-
day evening, the 20th of this month, were tarrying at the house of said
Janse, and among other things, saw and heard Jacob Losorecht,i utter
many abusive words against the aforesaid Janse, and soil (?) a handker-
chief of said Janse, exclaiming " Come with me out into the woods, and
there, with a gun or guns fight ; " whereupon said Losorecht further invited
him, Steven, out of doors, and Steven answered that he would fight with
fists, " as I am content without sharp fighting," complaining further of
violence done in his house. Appearing against the aforesaid Jacob, we
being required of necessity, strengthen this by an oath.
This 22d of February, 1655, in Fort Orange.
The mark of X Arent Vandenberch
with his own hand set.
The mark HB of Hendrick Biermans
with his own hand set.
Acknowledged before me,
Pr. Ryverdingh.
Appeared before me Pieter Ryverdingh, clerk, etc., the honorable
Ryck Ridders, aged about thirty-seven years, and Klaas Andriese [De
Graaf] ~ aged about twenty-seven years, who, upon the request of Steven
Janse, declared that it is a fact, they were yesterday evening the 21st
of this month, at the house of the complainant [Janse], where was pre-
sent Harmen N. '^ whose surname is unknown ; which Harmen uttered
many words against the complainant, without said complainant's provok-
ing him thereto ; and after many words, said Harmen pulling oif his
coat wished to strike this complainant in his own house. Stephen
aforesaid answered, " Strike on : " After this answer, he went after the
oflBcer, complaining of the force and violence used against himself by
said Harmen. Appearing against the aforesaid Harmen from necessity
and being required to make afiirmation with an oath, this is done this
22d of February, 1655, in Fort Orange.
The mark of -f Ryck Ridderse. *
Claes Andries.
. Acknowledged before me,
Pieter Ryverdingh, Clerk.
On this third day of February, 1654, in the forenoon, appeared before
me Joannes Dyckman, in the service of, etc.,. the honorable Stofi'el Janse
Abeels, aged about thirty-two years, and Jacob Hendrickse Sibinck,^ aged
about twenty-six years, and testified and declared, as by these presents
they do testify and declare, that Jan Verbeeck had said that the fire
at the house of Aert Jacobse was set by young Paulus, at another time,
by Pieter, the Fleming, and that the said young Paulus had brought
some fire by which it was kindled (?).
1 Jacob Loserecht, alias Maat.
2 Claas Andriese De Graaf was one of the first settlers of Schenectady. By his wife, Elizabeth
Willemse Broiiwer, he had a large family of children who settled in and about Schenectady.
3 By Harmen N. is probably meant Jacob Hendrikse Maat, alias Loserecht, of the two pre-
vious depositions.
'Jacob Hendrikse Sibinck received a patent for a lot in Beverwyck, 25 Oct., 1653.— Deeds,i,19^.
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NOTES FROM THE NEWSPAPERS.
1865.
January 1. New year's day fell upon a Sunday, to the great dissatis-
faction of many persons.
2. Governor Fenton inaugurated at the Capitol Jacob La Grange
died, aged 74. John McCann died, aged 23.
3. William Peck died, aged 50. Mary, wife of Patrick Mohan died,
aged 52.
4. The river was so strongly bridged with ice that the steam boats
ceased to run, and the heaviest laden teams crossed in safety Michael
Joseph Malone died, aged 19. John C. Spencer, of the 13th N. Y.
Heavy Artillery, died at Fort Hazelton, Va., aged 58.
5. William T. Cuyler died suddenly at the house of his son, in Cuyler-
ville. He was born in this city in 1802, but removed to Rochester at an
early age, where he soon became engaged in active business, and occupied
a prominent position as an energetic and public spirited citizen. In 1830
he removed to Cuylerville, where he continued to reside until 1860,
when he went back to Rochester. He was a man of great energy and
enterprise ; was one of the earliest advocates and projectors of the
Genesee Valley canal ; and was actively concerned in several rail road
enterprises in the western part of the state. He was a man of genial
nature, and was greatly beloved in the community where he had so long
resided. — Times. James C. Briggs died, aged 34. Margaret Roche
died, aged 23.
6. Bridget Weir died, aged 18. Nancy, widow of Seth Jarvis, died
in Brooklyn, aged 58.
8. James T. Lennox died, aged 42. Michael Finn died. Dr. Alex.
W. McNaughton, formerly of this city, died at sea, aged 38. The
deceased, for several years after the death of his father, lived with his
uncle. Dr. James McNaughton, with whom he studied his profession.
He graduated at the Albany Medical College in 1848. In the spring of
1849 he connected himself, as surgeon, with the Albany Gold Mining
Company, and went with the company to California, around Cape Horn.
The company did not find mining either pleasant or profitable, and soon
disbanded. Subsequently he was appointed surgeon to one of the United
States Pacific mail steamers, in which service he continued until his
death ; preferring that kind of life to the monotony of professional ser-
vice ashore. His skill as a physician, his attention and kindness to his
patients, and his gentlemanly manners endeared him to many persons,
who will mourn his early and unexpected death.
9. The Albany Dental Association elected its officers : President, Dr.
Robert Wilson ; vice president, Dr. J. A. Perkins ; recording secretary.
Dr. W. F. Winne; corresponding secretary. Dr. B. Wood; treasurer,
Dr. J. C. Austin Mary White Walker, wife of James Arnott, died,
Hist. Coll. Hi. 29
226 Notes from the Neivspapers. [1865.
aged 61. Joliu McCormick died, aged 48. Mrs. Mary Mullaly died,
aged 26.
10. Rain all day Anna M. Lagrange, wife of Calver Pulver, died.
11. The following named gentlemen were elected directors of the First
National Bank of this isity : Thomas Schuyler, Matthew H. Head, Adam
Van Allen, Charles H. Adams, Frank Chamberlain, G. A. Van Allen,
N. H. Johnson, Horace D. Hawkins, Samuel Schuyler Elizabeth
Wilson died, aged 78. Lyman G. I)art died, aged 37. Owen Kilboy
died, aged 70.
12. Warren H. Chase died, aged 19. Mary, widow of Isaac McMurdy,
died in Brooklyn, aged 64.
13. John J. Callanan died, aged 53.
15. Ellen Barrett, wife of Thomas Crawford, died, aged 40. Hannah
Maria, wife of Daniel Childs, died.
16. Margaret Coyle died, aged 38. Mary Elizabeth, wife of Warren
S. Kelly, died. William J. Mackay died, aged 40. James Campbell
died, aged 49.
18. Thermometer 2° above zero Catharine Ann Bowne died,
aged 38. Patrick Kelly died, aged 67.
19. The installation of the llev. James M. Ludlow, successor of Dr.
John N. Campbell, as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, took place
in that edifice in the presence of a large audience. The opening prayer
was ofi"ered by the Kev. B. H. Pitman. The 181st hymn was read by
the Rev. Mr. Twombly, of the State street church, and sung with effect
by the choir. The Rev. Dr. Halley, of the Third Church, preached an
able and eloquent discourse. Dr. Sprague, of the Second Church, pro-
nounced the charge to the pastor, in his usual able and impressive manner.
The Rev. Mr. Barnard, of Kingsboro, pronounced the charge to the
people, and offered up the closing prayer and benediction Margai'et
E., widow of Nathaniel Hyde Hall, and daughter of the late Francis
Bloodgood, died at Plattsburgh. Peter Albert died, aged 62. John
Krank died, aged 23, of the 44th Regiment.
20. The Jews having purchased the Methodist church, corner of
Franklin and South Ferry streets, dedicated it as the synagogue of the
congregation of Beth-El. This congregation is the oldest of that faith in
the city, and was organized twenty-eight years ago. Its first place of
worship was at a private dwelling in Basset street, and after a time, the
congregation becoming sufficiently large, they purchased the church
property on Herkimer street, which was until this time occupied by them.
It is one of three congregations, the other two being the Anshe-Emeth
congregation, worshiping on Pearl sti'eet, and the Beth-El Jacob con-
gregation, whose synagogue is on Fulton street. The Methodist society
having built the Ash-grove church, sold this edifice to the congregation
of Beth-El for $8,000, who fitted it up for their service. It is a substan-
tial brick building, about 40 by 120 feet; on entering the front door, the
first thing observable, of any peculiarity, is a marble tablet, bearing
besides a Hebrew inscription, the words : " In grateful remembrance of
his munificence, this testimonial is erected to the memory of Judah Touro."
It was originally placed in the old synagogue as a testimonial to Judah
Touro, a wealthy Israelitish resident of New Orleans, who, in 1865, died,
bequeathing among other charitable and religious bequests to this, the
oldest congregation in Albany, the sum of three thousand dollars. The
Jan.] Notes from the NeiDspapers. 227
tablet was removed from the old and placed in the new church. Upon
entering the church, one is at once struck with the peculiar, but beauti-
fully arranged tapestry, at the south end of the building, which is the
sanctum sanctorum of Jewish churches, and the shrine or tabernacle
wherein is deposited the Pentateuch or Sapher-Torah, from which read-
ings are made every sabbath and holiday. This Pentateuch is of an
interesting character, being a parchment scroll, written with an iron pen,
in the Hebrew language, and contains only the original five books of
Moses. It is regarded with reverence by Israelites, as being their reli-
gious and civil code. It is written without punctuation, so that no
innovations may be made as to its character or words, and can only be
read by the skilled. The readings from it are made by the chazan, or
readers, in a peculiar chaunt. This synagogue possesses three copies,
which are, of course, valuable. The almenomer, or altar, is beautifully
decorated with the rich brocatelle tapestry of the shrine, beneath which
is the blue velvet curtain, trimmed with silver, which conceals the
Pentateuch from view when not in use. The shrine was beautifully
decorated with flowers, and from each side were suspended the national
colors. It is surmounted by a beautiful stone tablet, containing the
Decalogue, in Hebrew, the tenets of Judaism, shaped to represent the
tablets of stone, upon which were written the Holy Law of God, and
which Moses broke before the eyes of the people. The church contains
all the modern improvements, and is a very neat and beautiful place of
worship, and reflects credit on the trustees and members of the congre-
gation, who have spared no time and energy to make the afi"air complete.
The dedication of a synagogue is made among Israelites a great /e^e, and
no pains are spared to render the occasion as festive and happy as is in
their power. The festivities are sometimes kept up for a whole week,
and the whole population of that faith make it a holiday. The ofiicers
and members of this congregation, anxious to do their duty and contribute
towards making this dedication a pleasant and worthy affair, had spared
neither money nor pains since the church came into their possession.
The ladies, even (and to them is due the neat and beautiful appearance
of the church) entered into the work with zeal, and prepared with their
own hands the tapestry and curtains and coverings of the shrine and
scrolls. Invitations had been extended to many of our leading citizens
to be present at the ceremonies, which were fixed at two o'clock, and
before one o'clock the church was filled, and long before the hour for the
commencement of the ceremonies there was a dense throng in all parts of
the house, and the dense crowd, the peculiar but beautifully tapestried
shrine, the evergreen and floral decorations of the church, together with
the many lights, the chandeliers and altar lights being lit, presented
indeed a strange sight. Meanwhile, the older members of the congrega-
tion, with the readers and ministers assembled at the Herkimer street
church, where, after appropriate ceremonies, the line of march was taken
up. Rev. Dr. Gotthold, of the congregation, at the head, escorted by the
president and vice president, followed by Rev. Dr. Schlessinger, rabbi
of the Pearl street congregation, and Rev. Mr. Ritterman, of the Fulton
street congregation, each of which clergymen carried one of the Penta-
teuch scrolls, which was clad in blue velvet trimmed with silver lace, and
surmounted by crowns. As the procession approached the new synagogue,
they were met by the remaining members of the congregation with a band
228 Notes from the Newspapers. [1865.
of music, and under their escort the procession entered the church. As
it entered, the choir, which was that of the Pearl street congregation,
who had kindly volunteered for the occasion, Mr. George Doelker, the
popular and able musician, leader, commenced singing, in Hebrew, the
chant, '■'■Leu sheorim 7'osrhechem," "Lift up your heads, 0 ye gates."
The procession proceeded up the aisles to the altar where the Pentateuch
scrolls were deposited in the shrine, the choir singing in Hebrew, "J/aA
tohu," " How beautiful are thy tabernacles." The scene at this momeqt,
the rabbi and readers at the shrine in their robes, wearing each the talith,
the peculiar garment of the Israelite during divine service, depositing
the elegantly clad scrolls in the beautiful shrine, the whole audience
rising and the choir chanting, was as striking and picturesque as it was
interesting. After reading Psalms 84 and 122, the choir sang:
When the Lord shall build up Zion
He shall appear in his glory.
O, pray for the peace of Jerusalem !
They shall prosper that love thee.
Peace be within thy walls,
Ajid plenteousness within thy palaces. Amen.
Then followed Rev. Dr. Gotthold, the reader of the congregation, in a
most solemn and impressive prayer, after which the choir sang :
Bow down tliine ear, O Lord, Be gracious, Lord, to me,
O Lord, aud answer me ; Be gracious, Lord, to me,
For daily I will call, O Lord, For daily I will call, O Lord,
O Lord, will call on thee. O Lord, will call on thee.
The solos were sung by Mr. Doelker, in his usual perfect and pleasing
style, and Miss Hannah Sporborg, who possesses a clear and powerful
voice which would require but very little cultivation to render it one of
the best soprano voices in the city. Then followed the dedication sermon
by Rev. Dr. Schlessinger, rabbi of the Pearl street congregation, which
was listened to with a great deal of attention by the vast audience, after
which donations were received. After a few remarks by Mr. Charles
Smith, one of the trustees, his honor the mayor, who was present, con-
gratulated the congregation in a short speech, in his usual manner. The
donations netted very handsomely, and after a short but impressive prayer
by the minister of the congregation, the usual sabbath evening services
were commenced (sabbath commencing at sunset of Friday in this church).
It was to be regretted that Rev. Dr. Isaacs, of New York, who was
expected to deliver the dedication sermon in English, disappointed the
congregation. The sermon and services being in German and Hebrew,
detracting much from their interest to a great number present. Quite a
number of prominent persons were present, among whom we noticed his
excellency Governor Fenton, Mayor Perry, Recorder Paddock, and a
number of others. The services were concluded about half past five
o'clock, and it is a matter of congratulation to the trustees that all passed
ofi" so pleasantly, and without anything to mar the order and arrangement
of the programme. The festivities were continued during the evening,
by a sociable soiree at Tweddle Hall, under direction of the trustees,
where a galaxy of youth and beauty assembled, and in social enjoyment
ended so eventful and memorable a day. — Journal.
Jan.] Notes from the Neios^papers. 229
21. Dr. Mason F. Cogswell died, aged 54. He was a native of Hart-
ford, Conn., where his father was an eminent physician. He graduated
at Yale College, and began practice in Albany in 1833. He attained to
great skill and eminence in his profession, and his private character was
unimpeachable. Besides having had a large and most respectable medical
practice, he occupied, at different periods, various important public posts
of professional responsibility. He had been the physician of the city hos-
pital ever since its organization. On the breaking out of the rebellion he
was appointed examining surgeon at this post, an office of no small delicacy
and difficulty, and he actually examined several thousands of volunteers
in respect to their capabilities for military duty. He was appointed sur-
geon of the Post hospital in 1862 ; and when in 1864, this became a
United States general hospital, he had the place of assistant surgeon of
volunteers, and subsequently he received the appointment of surgeon,
which was waiting for the ratification of the United States senate a't the
time of his decease. After the battles of Williamsburg and West Point,
in the summer of 1862, a call was made for volunteer surgeons to meet
the exigency of the service. Dr. Cogswell, fired by a spirit of lofty patri-
otism, was among those who responded to the call. He directed his course
first to Fortress Monroe, and then up the Pamuuky river to the White
House in Virginia. General McClellan, having then just advanced with
his forces from the last mentioned point towards Richmond, had left the
sick and disabled of his army behind him; and for the relief and accom-
modation of these afield hospital was provided, and Dr. Cogswell was very
efficient in its establishment. Here, probably from insufficient diet and
impure water, in connection with his arduous labors and constant exposure,
he contracted an insidious disease that was never afterwards fully dislodged
from his system. For some time after his return he was actually confined
by illness ; and though he was soon able to attend to his accustomed pro-
fessional duties, he always felt that the vigor of his constitution had been
materially impaired in consequence of his visit to Virginia. Since that
time, however, the office that he held, under the United States government,
had kept the energies of his mind and body in constant requisition; and
notwithstanding his imperfect health, he probably performed a greater
amount of labor than during any previous period of equal length in his
whole life. And the result of his labors is a monument of both his skill
and his fidelity. No hospital in the department of the east, which includes
the whole of New England, the state of New York, and part of New Jer-
sey, was conducted with so much order, neatness and general efficiency,
as this of which Dr. Cogswell had the charge. In addition to his other
more public medical services, he was associated with one of his brethren
in this city, in February, 1863, under the direction of the Sanitary com-
mission, to ascertain the general condition of the hospitals in the west.
22. John J. Schuyler died at Amsterdam, aged 74. Andrew J. Hagan
died, aged 31.
23. Mrs. Sarah Sickles died, aged 66.
24. Bridget McNally died, aged 31. John Vana died, aged 59.
Mrs. Margaret Anderson died, aged 33. Miss Burbanks, actress at the
Academy of Music, died.
25. Dr. James H. Armsby was appointed surgeon to the United States
hospital in this city in place of Dr. Cogswell, deceased.
230 Notes from (lie Newspapers. [1865.
26. The Albany Exchange Bank having organized as a national bank,
the oflficers elected were William Gould, president, C. P. Williams, cashier.
27. Thermometer at zero Albertis B. Brower, died, aged 50.
Henry W. Meade, committed suicide in New York city, where he had
long resided, by taking laudanum. He left letters for his wife and other
relatives, in which he gave directions for his burial, and asked God and
them to forgive him for the act. He was one of the first to engage in the
daguerrean business in this city, some years ago, occupying rooms in the
Exchange building. He removed from this city to New York, and with
his brother, Charles Meade, established an extensive gallery on Broadway,
opposite the park. He made many improvements in the art, and for a
time was the leading artist in the city. What prompted him to the com-
mission of the suicide is not known. Elizabeth, wife of James Cum-
mings died, aged 26. Aaron J. Becker died, 34. Ellen M., wife of
Alexander Beaver, died, aged 41.
28. Thermometer 6° below zero William McHarg, died at
Albion, Orleans Co., aged 87. He was born in Galway, Saratoga Co., in
1778. His father, with eleven other heads of families, came to this
country from Galway, Scotland, in 1774, and settled the town to which
they gave the name of their old country home. In 1786, the family
came to Albany, and for many years occupied the house which stood on
the site of the present store of the Messrs. Cushraan, in Broadway.
William engaged in mercantile pursuits in very early life, and continued
thus engaged (part of the time as a partner with Bufus H. King) until
1830, when he took the place of bookkeeper in the State bank, which
he held until 1855, since which time he has resided with his daughter,
where he died. In 1810, Mr. McHarg, with Archibald Mclntyre, Peter
Boyd, and others of that day, formed the St. Andrew's society, and was
one of its earliest officers. Although born in this country, he always
loved the land of his fathers, and was always proud to be recognized as
one of her sons. In early life, he served in the common council of this
city, and was active in promoting whatever seemed necessary for the good
of the city. It was through his active agency that the mail route between
this city and New Y^ork was established as within one hundred and fifty
miles, a fact which secured the reduction of the then heavy postage of
18|cts., to 12Jcts. Mr. McHarg was a man of decided religious senti-
ments, and he carried his religion with him as a constant and pleasant
companion. It was made manifest in all that he said and did, and gave
consistency and dignity to his whole business and social life. He was
connected with the First and Fourth Presbyterian churches of this city
for more than fifty years. In manners, he was unassuming, modest and
retirino-j but he was, with intimate friends, kind, social and entertaining.
He was kind hearted and gentle, and as pure as he was upright and con-
scientious. Besides several sisters, he leaves behind him four sons and
one daughter. Two of the sons are clergymen, and two are engaged in
mercantTle pursuits. They inherit from their father no rich estate, for
the deceased never had either the desire or the tact to amass wealth ^ —
but they inherit what is of more value, the rich legacy of an unsullied
name. He had a strong constitution, and he maintained his full bodily
vigor, almost unimpaired, to within a week of his decease. Oue can
hardly mourn the death of such a man. He was ready for the great
change, for his life was an unclouded day of preparation, and his death
Jan.] Notes from the Netvspapers. 231
was as peaceful as his life had been pure.... Thomas Fitzsimmons died,
aged 23. Michael Dohany died, aged 21.
29. Edward H. Boyd, died, aged 35.
80. Ann, wife of Owen O'Hare, died, aged 34. Peter Murphy died,
aged 65. Margaret E., wife of Edward A. Going, died, aged 24.
31. Ann Elizabeth, wife of Felix McCann, died, aged 38.
February 1. A hundred guns were fired on the reception of the news
that the house of representatives at Washington had passed the bill for
the abolition of slavery A span of horses ran away in Broadway,
throwing out the driver, and killing a Mrs. Gary Mary Lee, wife of
John Jay Cole, died at LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Richardson Thurman
died, aged 74. Margaret, wife of Patrick Leary, died, aged 48. Samuel
T. Thorn, who arrived in this city from England, in 1819, died in Utica,
where he had long resided, aged 68. He was a forwarder, and established
the Albany Canal Line.
2. Edward D. Marvin, died at Cohoes, aged 24.
3. Thermometer 2° above zero At the annual meeting of St.
George's Society, William Lacy was elected president Charlotte, wife
of Peter S. Wyckofi", died.
4. With the beautiful spring weather are introduced many new faces
and things upon our public thoroughfares, that have been somewhat
scarce and secluded during tbe winter months. Among the most promi-
nent features is the street bootblacks. These ingenious little fellows have
become one of the institutions of our city. They were few and far
between a few years since, but at the present time, are as numerous almost
as flies in a sugar hogshead about midsummer. You see them on the
sidewalks, in and around hotels, and frequently on the ferry boats. They
carry a box containing their kit of implements, the brushes, blacking
boxes, etc. This is suspended by a strap over the shoulders, and when
a customer nods assent to their generally polite invitation, " Black yer
boots," or " Shine up, sir," they quickly set down the box for your foot
to rest on, drop on their knees on the pavement, and work as rapidly as
possible, so as not to detain their patrons. They first turn up the pants,
to keep them from being soiled, then with one brush they clean the boots,
with another apply the blacking, and with two others, one in each hand,
polish away. They return a " Thank ye " for the half dime, given for
their labor. These boys are generally so polite and so industrious that
we rather like them, and sometimes take a shine uj) just to see them
work and to chat with the smart little fellows. — Times and Courier.
..The Washington Avenue Baptist Church, on Monday evening
changed its name to the Calvary Baptist Church, and authorized its
trustees to purchase of its owners the house now occupied by the State
Street Baptist Church, which purchase was eifected Tuesday evening.
Material alterations and improvements will be made in the building, prior
to the Calvary Church taking possession. It is understood that the State
Street Church will disband, and that many of its members, with other
Baptists residing on the hill, now connected with the Pearl Street, and
First Churches, will unite with the Calvary Church, thus creating a sub-
stantially new interest. This will furnish a strong and influential Baptist
Church on the hill, while it will also strengthen the other two churches
named, now really weakened by their numerical strength. In making
this purchase the Avenue Church have but fulfilled the wishes of the
232 Notes frmn the Newspa2)ers. [1865.
late lamented Samuel Patten, using for that purpose, in part payment, a
generous legacy of S10,000 which he left them. The owners of the pro-
perty had the opportunity of disposing of it to great pecuniary advan-
tage, but preferred to keep it in the hands of their denomination. The
principal owner was Wm. Newton, Esq., who sold his interest for about
one-half its original cost. The remaining owners were S. M. Fish, Esq.,
Hon. Eli Perry and Mrs. Wilson. Mayor Perry donated his interest.
6. William Gillespie died, aged 71. Maria McCrea, wife of David
Cameron, died, aged 54. Margaret McLoughlin died, aged 60. John
Murphy died, aged 80. Terrence Hagan died, aged 28. Lieven Kry-
ger died, aged 42.
7. The largest snow storm of the season began at night fall ; the trains
were detained nearly two days Mary Johns, wife of Joseph II.
McBride, died aged 24. Matthew McNally died, aged 26. Smith
Waterman, clerk of the county, died at West Troy, aged 42.
8. Mrs. Elizabeth Komaine died, aged 50. Mrs. Elizabeth Case died,
aged 56. Elizabeth, widow of Col. Samuel Conner, and daughter of the
late Isaac Denniston, died, aged 76. Lieut. Col. Frederick L. Tremain
died at City Point Hospital, of wounds received in battle at Hatcher's
Run on the 6th, being nearly 22 years of age.
9. No express trains left this day for the west on account of the block-
ade by snow Hattie Burleigh, wife of Augustus C Cole died.
10. Col. John Sharts died, aged 66. He came to Albany from Hudson,
was a printer in his youth, and was connected with several of the news-
papers of the city ; and at one time published a city journal. He was
prominently connected with the militia of the state ; and was assistant
adjutant general under Gen. Temple.
11. The ice in the river was 28 inches in thickness in some places, and
there was 18 inches in the running stream.
12. Eliza Murtaugh, widow of Patrick Mulcahy, died, aged 66.
13. Temperature at some places in the city 16° below zero. As there
had been a steadily cold winter from the first of December, without any
thaw that could be counted, at least no interruption of sleighing for a day,
it was hoped that the season had now reached its climax Clement-
ina, wife of Charles Bailey, died, aged 51.
14. Maisella Bigelow died, aged 30.
15. Funeral of Lieut. Col. Frederick L. Tremain, at St. Peter's church,
which was numerously attended Moses Brown died, aged 75. Mrs.
Abby C. Booth died, aged 22. Susan, wife of John S. Belcher, died,
aged 38.
16. John V. R. Elmendorf died, aged 57.
17. No man has seen a skating carnival who has not witnessed those
which take place at the Van Rensselaer Park in Albany ; for of all places
in this country winter is in its glory in Albany. It is cold and steady,
and the snow and the ice stay white and pure, and are enduring. All the
pleasant appendages to comfort are at the park. It is a parlor for those
who look on, and a great field of ice for those who skate. The Albany
park, when lighted by the arches of lamps, by decorative signals and
legends, by its one tall beacon light rising gracefully out of a mound of
snow ; with its crowd of artists ■ — for these Albanians are masters of all
the intricacies of this movement — is a picture which it is worth a long
journey to see. Other cities may emulate the brilliancy of the illumina-
Feb.] Notes from tlie Neiospapers. 233
tions, but very few can show such ice. It is the gift of the winter in
compensation for the difficulty by which the integrity of bone is preserved
in the descent of the hills. The winter, since the Van Rensselaer
park was organized, has lost its gloom, and all Albany feels as if it was
their carnival season indeed. — Anonymous Wm. Wrightson, for-
merly of this city, was killed by the Indians in Arizona. He was
an Arizonian pioneer, and at the time of his death was superintendent of
the Santa Rita silver mines.
18. Thomas J. Lee, of the 175th regiment, died, aged 28.
19. The remains of Mr. Geo. W. Stackhouse, of the 91st N. Y. S. V.,
arrived here under the charge of his brother, Lieut. James Stackhouse, of
the same regiment. Major Stackhouse was born in this city, and for a
number of years was second lieutenant in the old and honored Albany
Republican Artillery. At the first call of his country for troops, he and
his company entered the service in the 25th Albany regiment, under the
command of Col. Bryan, and remained with the regiment for the term
they enlisted in the defense of the capital at Washington. On his re-
turn, Lieut. Stackhouse raised a company for the 91st regiment, N. Y.
S. v., mostly from the 9th ward, where he resided, and received the
appointment of captain, and went to the defense of the gulf He was with
the regiment in the campaign on the Terche, acting as major, participat-
ing and rendering valuable services in the several engagements in which
the regiment took part in the memorable march from Donaldsonville to
the Red river. While on this march, Capt. Stackhouse received, for his
heroic conduct and experienced qualifications, his promotion as major of
the regiment. On the 27th of May last, was fought the terrible battle in
front of Port Hudson, in which he was shot through both legs, while
gallantly leading on the regiment in the defense of his country. He was
taken to New Orleans, where he died from the effects of his wounds. He
leaves a wife and four children to deplore his loss. His remains will be
buried on Monday, Feb. 22d, the common council, 25th regiment. Col.
Church, and the Fire Department participating in the funeral obsequies.
His remains will lie in state at the City Hall, from 10 until 2 o'clock on
that day, under a guard of honor detailed from the Albany Republican
Artillery.
20. Watts Sherman died on the island of Madeira, aged about 50. He
was for many years cashier of the Albany City Bank, and at the time of
his death was of the firm of Duncan, Sherman & Co. He was the son
of Henry Sherman of Utica. He commenced his career as teller of the
Ontario County Bank at Canandaigua, and was cashier of the Livingston
County Bank at Geneseo, before coming to Albany, at the organization of
the Albany City Bank in 1834. In 1851, Mr. Sherman removed to New
York, where he became the active manager of the well known banking
house of Duncan, Sherman & Co. His first wife was an adopted daughter
of Hon. Krastus Corning, of Albany. He married, after the death of his
first wife, a daughter of the late Henry B. Gibson, and received with her
a large fortune, more than a quarter of a million of dollars, and she sur-
vives him, and was with him at Madeira when he died This large
accession to his alreadjr large fortune was received less than two years ago.
Mr. Sherman was a man of the most rare qualifications for his position.
His course was strictly governed by commercial integrity, unswayed by
any bias but the interests of his firm ; and which he knew could be best
Uist. Coll. in. 30
234 Notes from the Newspa]pers. [1865.
subserved by a strict adhereuce to business principles. His age at his
death could not have exceeded fifty years, if it were so much, and hence
the most of his business career happened while he was a young man ; but
the maturity of his judgment was constantly apparent, and no man ever
possessed a keener appreciation of the character of those with whom he
had dealings. In his personal appearance, he was slender, but his face
was peculiarly striking for its delicacy and masculine beauty. His hospi-
tality was munificent, and a gentleman who knew him well, and had
traveled extensively in Europe, told the writer that in the highest society
of France and England, he had never seen more elegant hospitality than
he had found at the New York residence of Mr. Sherman Bridget,
wife of Thomas llhatigan, died, aged 44. Mrs. Mary Murphy died, aged
56.
22 The celebration of the 133d anniversary of the birthday of Wash-
ington was unusually imposing; the military display being large and
brilliant John H. Chadwick died, aged 49. George Monteath,
died. Richard Atkinson died, aged 38.
23. The old subject of removing the capitol from Albany was agitated
in the legislature, growing out of the movement for a new edifice, which
the progress of time demanded. The correspondent of The World, Mr.
Wm. H. Bogart, thus wrote upon the subject : There seems to be an in-
genious satire in the off'er of the New York city authorities of a capitol
in New York, as if they were asking that the power that regulated all
their aflFairs should, at least, be situated in their midst. The state is to
be so much embarrassed by the magnitude and multitude of the proposals
made to it about these public buildings that it will do nothing. The
charge about insufficient social courtesies is partially well founded, but all
those who recollect the elegant, and indeed, profuse hospitality which the
Hon. J. V. L Pruyn to a large circle of legislative gentlemen has so
freely dispensed, will not lightly make this accusation, and although his
house was oftenest thrown open, it has not been the only one. Mr.
Weed's home witnessed for a series of years the most agreeable entertain-
ments. I mention these, because these are public men. I am quite sure
that nothing would give citizens of this old city — hospitable since the
days that it welcomed the great union convention of 1754, with Benjamin
Franklin at its head — greater pleasure than to meet the gentlemen of the
legislature in every form of social kindness. There was charming hospi-
tality last evening, by a gentleman whose residence is between Albany
and Troy, and who brought beneath the chandeliers the pleasant people
of both cities. It was a superb evening; the light of the gr.eat furnace-
fires gleamed over the snow, and the solid Hudson reflected these blended
illuminations of industry and opulence, as the guests passed forge and
mansion. The gentlemen of the two cities forgot that they had any
differences, and remembered only that they were the guests of a large
hearted hospitality. Albany at last stirs up itself about the location of
the Capitol. As it is said to be a peculiarity of their ancestors to be very
slow in wakinir, so once aroused they prove themselves invincible. The
very beautiful situation which is found here at the head of State street,
is of itself too valuable to be lightly thrown aside. It has all that belongs
to the traditions of the age, all that is associated with history, and to re-
move the Capitol would be to put aside the settled judgment of the
people as expressed in a long series of years. The great block of ground
March.] Note^ from the Neiospapers. 235
from State street to Washiagton avenue, and from Eagle to Hawk streets,
would be a site for an edifice of which the State would soon be proud.
Albany has great hotels ; it is in the very network of all public convey-
ance by all forms of water or earth or iron ; it has libraries, and in the
peculiar accompaniments which belong to ice and snow, is unrivaled. It
is a city just large enough and not over large. The legislature is neither
obtruded upon nor forgotten.
26. John McMurray died, aged 71. Mrs. Mary Livingston Crofts
died, aged 76.
27. Thomas R. Smith, of the 2d Veteran Cavalry, N. Y. S. V., died.
Mary, wife of Henry Rigley died, aged 41.
28. John Fairburn died, aged 38.
March 1. Mrs. Margaret Gr. Thompson died, aged 43. She was born
at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, and was occupied as a practical phre-
nologist during most of the time of her residence in Albany.
2. Bridget O'Neill died, aged 36. John Kastendike died, aged 88.
He was an unusually active man, and did not take his bed, until within
fifteen minutes of his death. The day before he died he even went into
the garret of his house, and to-day walked about, apparently as well as he
had been for a long time. He died very easily, not from any disease, but
really from old age. He was a soldier under Napoleon for eleven years,
and remained in his service until he went to Russia. The old gentleman
felt a peculiar pride in claiming to be the oldest German settler in this city.
4. The heavy rain of twenty-four hours duration abated.
5. John R. McCollum, alderman of the sixth ward, died suddenly, aged
38. Catharine Kenelty died, aged 52. Anna, widow of Francis Blood-
good, died at Philadelphia.
7. John Gaff'ney died, aged 28. Daniel Duggan died, aged 74.
8. At half-past four o'clock in the afternoon a very serious accident oc-
curred in Clinton Avenue, caused by the great body of water that had
accumulated in the pond at the head of the street The water had risen
until it was several feet higher than the large drain through which it
passes into the main drain in the street, and thence to the river. It ap-
pears that the great pressure thus produced caused the street drain to
burst in several places, and the private drains were rapidly overflowed to
the great destruction of property on the north side of the avenue, and to
the consternation of the occupants of the dwellings. About twenty houses
were more or less damaged, as well as the sidewalk and street in front of
the buildings. It being about tea time, many of the families were at tea
in their basements, and the first intimation they had of the accident was
a rumbling noise under the floor, followed, in some instances, by the up-
heaving of the planks, a rush of water, and in an instant the water was
ankle-deep, then knee deep, and in several basements it rose to the height
of two feet and upwards. Of course they only had time to get out them-
selves, with wet feet, leaving their furniture to float about in the muddy
water The body of Edward Marks, who had been missing since the
6th of December, was found floating in the river and supposed to have
been murdered. Lucy W. widow of Chester Judd, died at Cleveland,
Ohio. Robert Swain died at St. Louis, aged 73.
9. At the annual election of the Young Men's Association, Franklin
Edson was elected president Bridget Murray died, aged 67. Mrs.
McCarthy died, aged 21.
236 Notes from the Neicspapers. [1865.
10. Spencer S. Kittle died, aged 29. David Pick died, aged 25.
William Vanderzee died, aged 20.
11. On the 9th the atmosphere was quite wintry in its character.
Saturday the wind changed to the south blowing very fresh all day, with
indications of more rain. During the night the wind changed to the west
blowing great guns, and we had quite a snow storm. Sunday morning
the atmosphere was very keen, and during the entire day a high west
wind prevailed. The sudden change in the weather having checked the
flow of water from the tributary streams of the river, the freshet subsided
somewhat, but still the water had not receded a very great distance below
the top of the docks Maria Kirnan, wife of Edward White, died,
aged 26. John Feeley died at Alexandria, aged 20.
12. M. Augusta Allen, wife of William McDonald, died, aged 21.
Catharine Eliza, died, aged 48 wife of John H. Leonard.
13. James Roach died, aged 36. Elizabeth Buerger died, aged 54.
Samuel Whalen died, aged 22.
14. The vote of the city against the constitutional amendment for a
change in the court of appeals was 890 for, 1522 against Ralph Pratt
died, aged 89. He was born at Spencertown, Columbia county, on the
12th day of x\pril, 1776; so that the whole revolutionary war came within
the period of his Hie. His early years he spent partly at home, working
upon his ftither's farm, and partly with his uncle, who lived in the same
neighborhood; and at a later period he went to live with a Mr. Root at
Kinderhook, as a clerk in his store. Here he continued until about the
year 1800, when he came to this city and became a clerk in the office of
the late venerable and excellent Stephen Van Rennselaer. After remain-
ing in this position until he had earned three hundred dollars, he expressed
a wish to the patroon to engage in some permanent business for himself;
and his wish was generously responded to by a loan of a sufficient sum of
money to enable him to accomplish it. Accordingly he commenced mer-
cantile business with a Mr. Daniel, who, however, died after about two
years; and then he became a partner with Mr Durant, and the firm
thus constituted, was for many years, one of the most respectable and suc-
cessful mercantile establishments in the city. Mr. Pratt retired from
active business some twenty-five years ago, and about the same time his
vision began perceptibly to fail, and but for an operation that was per-
formed upon his eyes, his last years would probably have been spent in
total darkness. His vision, however, enabled him, for the most part to
walk about the streets, when his health otherwise would permit, and to
read occasionally the daily papers; and this continued till near the close
of his life. On Monday evening he retired in his usual health ; feeble
indeed, but very comfortable, and when a member of his family entered
his room Tuesday morning, he had almost ceased to breathe, and very
soon died without a struggle. Mr. Pratt was of a more than ordinarily im-
posing personal appearance, and so marked was his resemblance to Presi-
dent Nott, that he was not unfrequently mistaken for him. He possessed
business talents of a high order, and was perfectly upright and honorable
in all his dealing. His mind was stored with many facts and incidents
pertaining to the olden time, that were of great interest, and of some of
which he was perhaps the only depositary. He enjoyed the company of
his friends to the last, and of none perhaps more than his distinguished
elative Bishop Upfold, who for many years, it is believed, favored him
March.] Notes from the NeiDspa;pers. 237
with an annual visit. He had been a member of the common council of
the city, and was greatly respected by all classes Charles Smith
died, aged 25. Julietta A. Snyder died, aged 21. James Vandenburgh
Jr., died, aged 36.
15. Mary Lynch died, aged 17.
16. The ice moved away in front of the city, and as usual the water rose
above the docks. The pressure from above by the breaking up of the ice
in the vicinity of Troy forced it to move in front of this city. The ice
at the time was quite thick and strong, but the abutments of the Hudson
river bridge stood the test. The ice ran up the breakers to a certain
height, when it crumbled and fell by its own weight. This solid masonry,
as fine a work as can be found in the United States, could not be moved.
The abutments, doubtless, kept the ice from moving as rapidly as it other-
wise would, but nothing more. There was a rapid current in the river,
and floating ice continued to run rapidly down for a day or two. At night
we were visited by a violent gale from the south, accompanied by rain and
hail, which raged for upwards of two hours with almost unprecedented
violence. Towards morning the wind subsided and the rain turned into
snow. During the night the inundation extended, and in the morning a
goodly portion of the 'city adjacent to the river was covered with water.
At Maiden lane the water was up to Dean street, and at the Steam boat
landing it covered Broadway. The water had gained an outlet through
the Schodack channel. The Hudson River rail road train which left the
next morning was obliged to return, and the passengers and mails were
forwarded by the Harlem rail road. Between Castleton and Schodack the
track of the Hudson River rail road was not only submerged, but buried
over with ice which came down the river. A bridge sixty feet long, in
the vicinity of the latter place, was carried away. The stone bridge of the
Delaware turnpike on the Beaver kil, which had been some time in a
dilapidated condition, fell into the stream ..Emeline F. Williams
died. ElonComstock died, aged 50 The time of the openingand clos-
ing of the river as stated frequently in the newspapers, is found to vary,
because some of the tables are made up from the time of actual closing or
opening, others from the time of arrival or departure of steam boats.
Some allowance is also due for typographical errors. Volume i, of
Annals of Albany contains a table of closing and opening of the river
derived from various sources supposed to be authentic. A table of open-
ings is here given from one of the papers :
1845 February 24 1855 March 27
1846 March 18 1856 April 11
1847 April 7 1857 March 18
1848 March 22 1858 March 20
1849 March 18 1859 March 13
1850 March 10 1860 March 6
1851 February 25 1861 March 5
1852 March 28 1862 April 3
1853 March 23 1863 AprU 7
1854 March 17 1864 March 11
17. St. Patrick's day celebrated Patrick Seery died, aged 40,
Margaret, widow of John Sullivan, died, aged 72
18. The river seemed to be clear of ice, and had all day continued to
fall. The little steamer May-Flower, reached here from Coxsackie last
238 Notes from the Newspapers. [1865.
evening, Captain Staats reporting that he came up through the regular
channel, but that there was considerable ice below the latter place. The
water in the river at 7 o'clock this morning was not by three feet ten
inches as high as it was in 1857, yet this inundation covered a good
portion of our city adjacent to the river. The river continued to rise
during the night, and at sunrise this morning had reached the highest
point. The water at that time was up to Broadway in Maiden lane, and in
South Ferry street reached a point one hundred and fifty feet west of
Green street. All South Broadway was navigable for boats, and the base-
ments of almost every house south of Lydius street were inundated. Most
of the occupants anticipated and prepared for it; consequently but little
property has been destroyed by water.
Higher Water. — The following, not by Longfellow, is applicable to
the rampant condition of the Hudson river :
Be not weary and I'll tell you,
Tell you if you are not weary,
Of the mighty High Water ;
Higher Water swelling proudly.
Proudly swelling down the valley,
Of the grand, majestic Hudson ;
On 0-wa-te-paw the white wave,
With him came the whirling eddies,
Came with him Ker-chuck the big stump;
Came the rolling logs O-wah-ses,
Came the snags the Jag-ger-nag-gers ;
Came Sca-wot-che-te the drift wood.
Came Ka-rick-e-ty the fence rails.
Came the cornstalks, came the bark wood ;
Came a pitching mass of plunder.
Big sticks, little sticks and shavings.
Swimming, driving, butting, pitching.
Rolling, piling, thumping, smashing.
Heaving, tumbling, spinning, crushing.
Hither, thither, this side, that side —
What a confusion, what a tumult,
"WTiat a roaring, what a surging,
What a mighty rush of waters.
What an army of destruction, .
Coming down in wrath and fury.
Coming do^vn the handsome river.
Coming down with a Higher- Water,
Filled with raging and with fury.
Rushing down to fight the big rats.
To overwhelm the skulking wharf-rats.
The high price of milk, 10 cents a quart, was now the subject of com-
plaint. Butter had fallen from 50 to 33 cents a pound, and although milk
could be procured within a few miles of the city at about one-third of that
price, no one entered into the business, but the entire supply came in by
carts from the immediate vicinity.
19. Joseph Boyle died, aged 80. Richard James died, aged 26 years,
at Federal Hill Hospital, Baltimore.
20. Solomon Buckley died, aged 79. Wm. Hopper, aged 29, was
drowned by falling into the basin at the foot of Hamilton street.
21. The propeller Erastus Corning arrived, the first boat from New
York, although the river had been open two days Charles U. Burt,
March.] Notes from the Neiospapers. 239
brewer, aged 45, was killed while lie was superintending some repairs to
one of his buildings on Centre street, a stone or coping fell from the top
and striking upon his head, knocked him senseless to the walk. Surgical
aid was immediately summoned, but all efforts to restore him proved una-
vailing, and he expired within an hour or two. Mr. Burt had been long
engaged in the brewing business, first with his father, the late Uri Burt,
and since the death of that ■estimable citizen, conducting the business
extensively and successfully on his own account. James J. Gray died,
aged 31. Matthew McCarty died, aged 68. Michael Loonam died,
aged 60.
22. The melting of the great body of snow ttiroughout the country
raised the water in the river above the docks again. Alice Reynolds
died, aged 24.
23. James M. Albright died, aged 52. Elizabeth Lansing died, aged
79. Margaret McDonald, wife of. James Kelly, died, aged 24. Simon J.
Jacobsen died, aged 46.
24. James Stuai't died, aged 77. Joseph Taylor died, aged 34. Mary
Brower, widow of James Wilkinson died, aged 73. Michael Gordon died,
aged 45. Susan Gates died, aged 74. Sarah Monaghan, wife of Frank-
lin J. Alot, died, aged 19.
25. Mary Martin died, aged 69. Peter Donahue died, aged 49. Ce-
leste G. Backus, wife of Samuel Rork, died.
26. Otis Allen died, aged 61. George Maul died, aged 56.
27. Robert Taylor, died aged 74.
28. Margaret Young, widow of Isaac Winnie, died aged 72. John E.
Thomas of Co. H, 5th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, an exchanged prisoner, died.
29. Albert Coppinger died. John O'Reily died, aged 42. Alexander
Hamilton died, aged 50. John Devery died, aged 57. J. Howard Rath-
bone died, aged 27.
30. Peter J. Mosher died, aged 28, of Co. C, 7th N. Y. Artillery.
John G. Weaver died, aged 18. Alexander Slawson died, aged 17.
Thomas Newitt was killed by being run over by the train at West Albany,
aged 53.
31. Francis Campbell died, aged 65.
April 1. Maria Stiles died.
2 The rector of St. Peter's church announced to the congregation
that a subscription of $20,000 had been completed to liquidate the entire
indebtedness of the church.. Patrick Cary died, aged 56. Syl-
vester D. Willard died after a very brief illness, aged 40. Sunday week
he attended church, in apparent good health. Early in the week he was
attacked with typhoid fever under the effects of which he failed quite
rapidly. Dr. Willard was surgeon general of the state, and was secretary
of the State Medical Society. He had devoted many years to that
society, was the editor of its transactions, the biographer of its members,
the patient chronicler of its progress and history. To his labors it is
indebted for the revival of its spirit and the extension of its usefulness.
He was prominent in all similar works, in all that tended to elevate the
profession and minister to its objects. He volunteered early to go to the
front, to assist in the hospitals, and was constant in his labors for the sol-
dier. He had traits of personal character that bound many hearts to him
in ties of affection and friendship. Pierce Nolan died, aged 38. Ben-
jamin P. HiltO'i died in New York, aged 56.]
240 Notes from the Newspapers. [1865.
3. Ichabod Lewis Judson died, aged 80. He, for more than half a
century, maintained a high character as a citizen, a man of business and a
Christian. He was a lieutenant and captain in the war of 1812 j was for
many years president of the Albany Exchange Bank ; several times
alderman and supervisor ; president of the trustees of Rev. Dr. Halley's
church, and in every department of life, one of the best and purest of
men. Joel Munsell, Sen., died at Auburn, aged 83. Wm. M. Graves
died at Fort Prebel, Me., aged 38. Col. Levi Chapman died, aged 84.
4. Patrick Madock died. James Madden died, aged 22. William
Whalen died, aged 21. Nathaniel Berry, son-in-law of Gen. Stephen Van
Rensselaer, died at Parjs, where he had resided 30 years, and was brought
to Albany for interment.
5. Bridget, wife of A. Hearn, died, aged 38. Sarah E.,wife of Joseph
Blackwall, died at Saratoga Springs, aged 75.
6. Jane Tate, wife of Robert McHaffie, died, aged 75 The funeral
of the late Surgeon General Willard took place and was very imposing. The
body was escorted from the late residence of deceased in Swan street, to Dr.
Sprague's church, by Company B, 10th Regiment. The services in the
church were of a very impressive character. At the conclusion of the
services the remains were taken out, placed in the hearse, and escorted to
their last resting place in the Rural Cemetery, by Governor Fenton and
staff, state officers, members of the medical profession, Tenth and Twenty-
fifth regiments, and a large concourse of citizens. John Hickey died,
aged 75.
7. Rose V. Dooner died, aged 19. Henry Wright died, aged 56.
Mrs. Cordelia Soney died, aged 63.
8. The bell recently placed in the tower of the Middle Dutch Church fail-
ing to give satisfaction, was taken down and replaced by a new one
An unhappy feud having existed during the past year in the Young
Men's Association, a compromise was efiected, by the consent of the
dominant party to the admission of negroes to the privileges of the associa-
tion.
9. Robert H. King died in this city, aged 18 years. He was a
son of the late Samuel W. King, and enlisted in the navy last September,
and was one of the five sailors under the command of Lieut. Gushing,
on the torpedo boat that sunk the rebel ram Albemarle, in October last.
He was taken prisoner on that occasion, and confined four or five months
in prison at Salisbury, N. C. On the advance of Sherman, he and three
others escaped from prison and reached Washington, where they were
each rewarded with a medal for their bravery. Only a few days since he
reached home, and soon died, a victim to his sufferings while confined in
prison. Jeremiah H. Gage died, at Sacramento city, Cal
10. The news of the surrender of Lee's army having reached the city,
a midnight celebration took place As the town clock pealed forth the
solemn hour of midnight, Capts. Harris Parr and Archy Young were on
State street with their guns, and commenced firing a salute — the church
bells began to ring; the fire department turned out; a grand assemblage
was concentrated upon State street, where a scene followed that almost
beggars description. The steamers fired up and blew their whistles, the
bells and gongs of the smaller apparatus sounded their peals of joy, while
the people shouted and cheered for Grant, Sheridan and Sherman, and
the brave soldiers under them. Friends congratulated friends upon the
April.] Notes from tlie Newspapers. 241
glorious news, and at the corner of State and Green streets, the crowd
joined in singing Old Hundred, Rally Round the Flag, etc. Bonfires
were kindled, public buildings lighted, and joy was unconfined. Between
one and two o'clock Schreiber's band came up street, followed by i]ngine
8. On State street the different companies fell into line and joined in a
procession. Every one was glorious, and shouting and blowing of horns
were kept up till nearly daylight. For an impromptu affair it was a
grand one. — Times.
II. George Guest died at Ogdensburg, aged 78. Mr. Guest was born
in the city of New York, on the 15th of October, 1787. He first went
to Ogdensburg from Albany, to reside, in the year 1809, and engaged in
mercantile pursuits, but during the war of 1812, his goods having been
destroyed by the British, he returned to Albany — afterwards went to
Elmira, and returned to Ogdensburg in 1822, where he has since resided.
While the unsold lands of Canton and Lisbon were owned by the late
Stephen Van Rensselaer, he was appointed the attorney and agent of that
gentleman for their sale and disposition — was continued in the same
trust by the successor to the title, the late Hon. Henry Van Rensselaer,
and remained in charge of the same estate till his decease. In this capa-
city, he possessed the confidence and affection of the settlers, many of
whom will long remember his kindness, and cherish the memory of one
who was their true friend. Sarah E., wife of 0. E. Green, died, aged
39 Charter election — total number of votes 8,389, being 4,326
less than last fall; democratic majority 1,365 ....Frances Ari'etta Or-
cutt died, aged 39. David Vaughan, who had been for many years em-
ployed in the various departments at the State House, died. He was 62
years of age, a worthy and exemplary man, and was famous for his excel-
lent penmanship. Many very beautiful specimens of his work are in
our public offices.
12. Mrs. McDonald died, aged 65. John Disney died, aged 52. So-
phia, wife of John Dauphin died, aged 33. Mary Jane Sawyer, wife of
John P. Blood, died at Athens, Penn., aged 28. John Couch died, aged
59. James McEwen died, aged 24.
13. Lydia H. Gale, wife of Rev. Charles J. Shrimpton, died, aged 27.
14. Lewis Wiles died, aged 44 ; for the last eight years receiver of
taxes. Edna A., wife of Harvey R. Watson, died, aged 35. Thomas
Nolan died, aged 29. Timothy Ryan died, aged 29.
15. At an early hour in the morning, news of the assassination of the
president, reached the city. The streets began to fill up rapidly, and in
.a short space of time, large crowds were collected about the various news-
paper offices and bulletin boards Flags throughout the city were soon
draped in mourning and suspended at half mast. Nor was this all. Signs
of mourning were exhibited in every conceivable way. The dry goods
stores were besieged for white and black cloth, and in a few hours there
was scarcely a street in the city that did not give evidence of sorrow in
view of the great national calamity. The Capitol, City Hall, State Hall,
State Library, Agricultural Rooms, and other public buildings were hung
in black. All the banks, printing establishments, hotels, and the stores
on Broadway, State street and Pearl street, were draped in mourning in
a like manner, as were also hundreds of private residences in every part
of the city Capt. John Maguirc, of the 175th regiment, N. Y. V.,
Hist. Coll. Hi. 31
242 Notes from tlw Newspapers. [1865.
was killed by guerrillas near Goklsborough, N. C, while in the perform-
ance of his duty. Capt. Maguire was born in the town of Belturbet,
county of Caven, Ireland, in the year 1829. He came to this country in
1845, and for a long time was employed as clerk for Mr. Kerr, at the
corner of Pearl and Howard streets. At the breaking out of the rebellion,
on the 19th of April, 1861, when the summons came from the govern-
ment for defenders to save the national capital, Capt. Maguire was a
private in the 25th regiment, N. Y. S. M., commanded by the lamented
Col. Bryan. He left his business at a sacrifice, and accompanied his regi-
ment to Washington, and thence to Virginia. He was promoted to a
sergeant in the Worth Guards, and is remembered by those who were
with the 25th regiment in its first campaign as a good and prompt soldier,
worthy of imitation. Upon the return of the regiment to Albany he re-
sumed his occupation as a clerk, in a clothing store in New York city.
When his regiment was again called to the field in May, 1862, he joined
them at New York city, and was at once selected by Colonel Bryan as
sergeant major of the regiment, which position he filled with credit.
Upon the return of Col. Bryan's command from Sufl'olk, Va., to Albany,
in September, 1862, he at once joined the 175th regiment, N. Y. V.,
which was being raised by Col. Bryan for the war, and was promoted to
a first lieutenancy. He went with the regiment throuj^h many battles,
and was present at the bloody assault on Port Hudson, in which his
commander fell. He continued with the regiment, after being promoted
captain, till his death, on the 15th of April. 1865, when he was shot by
the enemy with three balls, one through the head and two through the
breast John Bame, of Schenectady, drove his mare Lady Fisher
from this city to Schenectady, in fifty-eight minutes ! taking an extra
Atlas & Argus. He did this on a wager of two hundred dollars that the
space couldn't be gone over in one hour and fifteen minutes, having,
therefore, seventeen minutes to spare. The distance is sixteen miles.
Mr. Bame must have made every mile in a trifle less than four minutes !
The story seems incredible, but we are assured that it is true. And we
have to add to it that he drove the Lady Fisher to this city in the morn-
ing. The judge and stakeholder arrived in the city on the express train,
and the purse of four hundred dollars was duly delivered up to Mr.
Bame. — Argus.
16. Cornelius W. Groesbeeck died, aged 88. Annie Ross, wife of
James Seath, died, aged 63. Brown S. Spencer died, aged 57. Ade-
laide Theresa Lodge, died, aged 70
17. Maria, wife of John M. Kubler, died. Ellen, wife of John C.
Peyton, died, aged 25. George W. Gamble died.
18. Susan Anthony died, aged 63. Cornelius H. Young, late of the
91st, died, aged 19. Michael Connors died, aged 65. Wm. E. Quigley
died, aged 15. Mary A., wife of G. J. Holm, died, aged 45. Mary,
wife of Thomas Robinson, died, aged 28. Eliza Rice, died, aged 35.
Joseph Gladding, of the 18th N. Y. Cavalry, died, aged 20. T. W. Con-
verse, Esq., the well known flour and commission merchant of this city,
committed suicide at his residence in Worcester, Mass. Mr. Converse
was about 60 years of age, and has for twelve years past been one of our
most extensive merchants. He was a gentleman who was esteemed for
his many noble qualifications, and leaves a wife and a son to mourn his
loss. We could not learn the exact cause of his death, but know that it
April.] Notes from the Newspapers. 243
was sudden, as in a correspoodeace he expected to be in the city in a day
or two.
19. Although the sun shone bright and beautiful, yet the gloom was
there, and could not be extinguished. Sorrow was predominant every-
where, on the street, on the houses, in the churches, and upon the coun-
tenance of every body. Almost every house bore some evidence of the
grief that our whole nation felt. Several places of business did not open
yesterday morning, but at 11 A. M., there was a general suspension of
business throughout the city. The churches were thrown open, the bells
tolled solemn peals, and every body was downcast and sorrowful, for the
chief of our nation was being borne to his last resting place. The solemnity
and suspension of business continued to a great degree during the afternoon
and evening, and the day passed out in a quiet and undisturbed manner
like the end of a funeral procession from the portals of a church The
mourning habiliments in which our city is at present attired, will no
doubt be worn until the funeral obsequies are performed at Springfield,
Illinois, and in many cases longer.
20. The majority of the places of business continued closed during the
day, and services were held in the churches under the governor's procla-
mation, which puzzled many to understand whether it was intended as a
day of fast or feast, Elizabeth, wife of John Riely, died, aged 42.
21. Thomas F. King died, aged 25. James Merrigan died, aged 26.
22. Mrs. Helena Baker died, aged 64. Wm. Scott died, aged 35.
J. H. Gilkerson died at Washington, aged 20, of a wound received at
Hatcher's run, Va.
23. Julia Finn died, aged 21.
24. Betsey Luddingtou died, aged 62. Michael Brown died, aged
39. William Bouner died, aged 39.
25. The remains of President Lincoln were received at 11 o'clock at
night by an escort, and borne to the Capitol with ceremony.
26. The remains of the president were visited by an immense concourse
of people from 6 o'clock in the morning till half-past one, when the coffin
was closed, and thousands who had come many miles for the purpose,
failed to get a sight of them. The coffin was borne to the cars at 3 p. M ,
accompanied by the largest procession that had ever been seen in Albany.
27. Margaret Joraleman died, aged 68.
28. The legislature passed a law appropriating two millions of dollars
to the building of a new capitol at Albany Mrs. Mary F. Connor
died, aged 65.
29. The legislature adjourned at 1 o'clock in the morning Mi-
chael MuUally died, aged 61.
30. Maria Hoffman Davidson died. Altia D., wife of J. Wesley Smith,
died at Auburn, aged 36 Edward Shirley died, aged 78. Moses Doc-
tor died The following statement shows the amount of taxes re-
turned on the assessor's monthly list for April, 1865, and also the amount
of tax returned on the collector's detailed list for the same month :
Manufactures and produc- Distilled spirits ... . , 0.00
tions $65,722.67 Collector's list, ale, etc $ 47,780.78
Slaughtered animals 284.60
Gross receipts, carts, etc 441.14 Total April, 1865 |114,356.60
Auction sales 127.41 Total April, 1864 124,945.09
Total monthly list $66,575.82 Decrease $10,588.49
244 Notes from the Newspapers. [1865.
May 1. Mrs. Margaret Ridder died, aged 34.
2. Patrick Ginane, died, aged 26.
3. The clerks of the post office presented to Charles Skinner, a member
of the force of that institution, a pair of gold spectacles and silver case,
inscribed Charles Skinner. The present was awarded as a slight token of
the regard entertained by the other attaches for the old man. After twenty
years service in the post office department of this city, he retires from
labor to go to Hartford, Connecticut, where he was born, there to end his
days. He is now about 80 years old. Charles Skinner was one of the
institutions of Albany in days gone by. He was the last survivor of the
printing firm of Websters & Skinners that existed half a century ago.
He was one of the proprietors of the old Daihj Advertiser, printed under
the old elm tree. The above firm also printed Webster's Spelling Book and
Almanac, and several other standard works for household use. The
Almanac was a book that was known from one end of the state to the
other, and our ancient Dutch friends swore by it altogether, They
seemed to believe there were only two books in the world worthy of
notice. One was the Bible, the other Webster's Almanac. Even to this
day our Helderberg neighbors hold Webster's Almanac as an indispen-
sable article. — Knickerbocker.
4. Margaret Louisa Burdick died, aged 20.
6. The steam boiler in James Quinn's brewery in North Ferry street,
exploded, by which two persons lost their lives. Loss of property esti-
mated atS30,000 Mary F., widow of William Brown died, aged 39.
Isaac White died, aged 23. 31rs. Glorana, widow of Cicero Loveridge,
and daughter of C. W. Groesbeck died. James Burns died, aged 53.
Philip McCafi'rey died, aged 36. John M. Dempsey died at at City Point,
Va., of wounds received in battle.
7. John Smith died, aged 65. Mr. P. Malburn died, at Freeport, HI.,
aged 23.
9. John Henry Townsend died, aged 23. Mrs. Mary Mclntyre died.
Mary E., wife of Charles Goodrich, died.
10. The ruins of Quinn's brewery took fire during the gale in the
evening, and destroyed his dwelling house also A peddler by the
name of Rice was knocked down in Green street near Westerlo, and
robbed of $1,000 in money and jewelry, at 9 o'clock in the evening
Thomas Walsh died, aged 21.
11. Pamela B., wife of Edward Robinson, died.
12. Water over the docks and pier, the result of heavy rains of nearly
a week's duration William H. Bancroft died, aged 31.
13. The pond at the head of Clinton Avenue, near Lark street, over-
flowed and caused much damage to property at the upper end of Canal
street George Wilkinson of the 18th New Vork Cavalry, died
in St. Louis Hospital, New Orleans, aged 29. Peter G. Van Zandt died,
aged 68. Anna, wife of Charles Kane, died, aged 36.
14. Two gangs of boys on Arbor hill, known from their respective
rendezvous as the Hills and the Greeks, fought about two hours on Mr.
Kinney's orchard, and many of them were badly injured. They num-
bered about 200. Edward Graham, a ring-leader was arrested and com-
mitted Jane, wife of Charles Rodgers, died, aged 28. Thomas
O'Reardon, aired 38, died of injuries received by the falling of a derrick
at Ransom's foundery.
May.] Notes from the Neiospapers. 245
15. Polly, widow of Abraham Austin, died, aged 65.
16. Maggie E. Prime, wife of Louis Scliutter, died, aged 24. Jacob
G-eorge died. Emeline, widow of Germaiue Lamoure, died.
18. John T. Groeway, first lieutenant 170th Reg., Co. D, died, aged 23.
22. James Ryan died, aged 24. Catharine, widow of Arlond Carroll,
died. Mary Doyle died, aged 80.
23. The steamer C. Vibbard made her first trip up this day. The Vib-
bard was most beautifully painted, and opened the season with a new
cylinder 622 inches in diameter. The old one was 55 inches. This in-
crease of power made her about three miles an hour faster than she was
last season. The ofl&cers of the Vibbard are : Commander Dave Hitch-
cock; Clerk, Alfred Harcourt ; Steward, James Fairchild ; Engineers,
L. W. Nelson and George Travers ; Pilot, Phil. Elmendorf ; Superintend-
ent of the .Restaurant, Wm. Wallace Catharine, wife of Christo-
pher Wallace, died. George Stevens, Co. D, 7th Heavy Artillery, N.
Y. S. v., died, aged 40. George G. Hart died. Catharine E., wife of
James Ten Eyck, died, aged 23.
25. The Sunday School building erected by the Broadway M. E. Church,
corner of Broadway and Lawrence street, entrance on Lawrence street, was
dedicated to the service of Almighty God. Preaching at 10'} A. M. by
R. S. Forster, D. D., of New York. Sunday School gathering at 3 p. M.
Addresses by Rev. R. R. Meredith, of Cohoes, and Rev. A. J. Jutkins,
of Schenectady. Singing by the school. Preaching at 7} P- M. by Rev.
C. W. Gushing, of Auburndale, Mass. This was the handsomest house
of the kind in the city or vicinity; the walls are of brick, the aisles
neatly carpeted, the seats of the rail road pattern and was handsomely
covered. There was a gallery at the end of the building nearest the street,
for the use of the choir and the infant department, when occupied by the
latter, it was enclosed on the side toward the interior of the building with
handsome glass sliding doors. The school was in a highly flourishing con-
dition, and was doing agreat deal ofgood Willie Wilson died, aged 20.
26. Thomas Hennes;jey died, aged 66.
27. Mary L., wife of Robert L. Patrick, died, aged 24. Mary Barbara
Carmody died, aged 19. Albinus S. Dole died, aged 46.
28. Catherine Ten Eyck, wife of William M. Burr, died at Cazenovia.
29. The fiirm of Hiram Secor of the town of Berne was sold under an
execution of the supreme court, after judgment obtained, nearly three years
ago, at the suit of Van Rensselaer. It was a manorial farm, and the claim
against it was for an accumulation of back rents and the costs of a pro-
tracted litigation. The time to redeem having passed, two brothers.
Finch, were put in possession by Colonel Church. On Wednesday twenty
or thirty persons, disguised as Indians, with masks, &c., entered upon the
premises, turned Messrs. Finch out of doors, and replaced the goods and
furniture of Secor. On Saturday Colonel Church again undertook to put
the Finch brothers in possession, but was resisted and forced to come
back to town. He immediately called on the sheriff, who ordered an
armed force to aid him in executing process. Colonel Church, with the
sheriff and his posse, a company of the 25th regiment and a company of
National Guards from Bethlehem, left this morning to put the Finch
brothers in possession of the premises Eliza Cantine died.
30. Julia Kohoe died-, aged 84. James Daily died, aged 60. Mary
M., widow of George Campbell, late of Albany, died at Cedar Falls, Iowa,
246 Notes from tlie Newspapers. [1865.
aged 67. Elizabeth, wife of W. H. Watson, died. She attended the
funeral services of Miss Carmody at the Cathedral, and left the church
just before 12 M. enjoying good health, and at 1 p. M. she was dead.
Disease of the heart is supposed to be the cause.
31. Thomas E. Lee, late of Albany, died in New York. John J. Gor-
don of the 8th N. Y. Artillery, stationed at Alexandria, died of accidental
poisoning.
June 1. Congress Hall, Albany. — Congress Hall, which to-day closes
its mortal eyes forever, and the dwellings on the Pirk which it had ab-
sorbed, has a history that deserves to be commemorated. In the follow-
ing communication to the World, Wm. H. Bogart has undertaken in part
this office, and has suggested how it may be more completely fulfilled :
The people of Albany respond at once to the request of the people of
the state, and are preparing a beautiful site for the new Capitol. That
Albany, and only that city, would be chosen for this good fortune, this
correspondence avowed as its belief, while other cities seemed about to
grasp the prize — and yet it is settled to be at Albany ; not from any
popularity of the place, for, in their hearts, the legislature wanted to de-
cide to go to the metropolis at oncej but the act of giving up all the
property the state already owned, and to sanction such a thricegilt chap-
ter in architecture as the casting of such contracts before the city would
have been, was too far, too much ; and Albany's choice, reluctantly, was
made a fixed fact. The first step was to do just what was done with the
old Capitol — to go into partnership with the corporation of Albany.
Then, as now, the building was to owe something of its existence to both
state and city; which was wrong in 1796, and is wrong in 1865; for the
state will pay tremendous interest on all it wins out of any locality. The
state could best aff"ord to do all its work itself. But in the shape of a
gift of the land, the municipal authorities have quite rapidly done, and
are in the act of doing their duty. The famous Congress Hall block, so
famous in all the collateral history of the capital, is the selected, and
indeed the indispensable property. This, and the estate in the rear,
secured, and all that square bounded by Eagle, State, Hawk, and Wash-
ington streets, is the location of the new Capitol — whose beginning we
see, but the close of whose construction account it shall not be for many
a long year to behold. As it is decreed that a new Capitol is to be built,
it would be folly to construct any other than such an one as will, by its
convenience and its beauty, be a perpetual favorite of the people — repay-
ing their eyes the expenditure of their pockets — a fair business transac-
tion. The old Capitol originally cost ^115,000. It is only facetious to
mention that sum in view of the certain expenditure on the new edifice.
The buildings now known as Congress Hall were a few years since, only
in a section devoted to the purposes of a hotel. The necessities of the
increasing business, and the energies and enterprise of Mr. Mitchell,
have from time to time absorbed the dwellings of Messrs. Gregory, Bene-
dict and Wing. I doubt if the new Capitol, whose marble may occupy
this place, will in its record furnish any scene more interesting than that
which was witnessed just here upon an August day in 1843, when John
Quincy Adams, standing on the steps of the house of the venerable Mat-
thew Gregory, addressed the citizens of Albany, and told them in such
felicity of language, such result of wisdom, as belonged only to that
greatest of our statesmen, his judgment of the grandeur of New York.
June.] Notes from the Newspapers. 247
It was a proud hour for Albany. Its people were declaring by their
welcome that they anticipated the plaudit that history would utter to this
grand old man. In the political horizon, the clouds, not large, but dark,
were even then gathering, and when Mr. Adams declared himself the
unchangeable friend of the right of Americans to ask their government
whatever of public duty thoy believed that government should perform
for them, the summer day was vital in that cheering of the crowd. Of
all the private and public festivity that has made itself heard and felt in
Congress Hall, the chronicles would be as varied and as voluminous as
the record of the Nights at Ambrose's, which have made their mark so
deeply in literature. I have seen a quick and hurried gathering at two
in the morning — short, lively speech, in voices of a most unfeigned feel-
ing— with a look as of men whose labor had been of the heart, when
after the wearying, vexing vicissitudes and cares, and watchfulness and
conflict of a day — such a day ! — a good and true man — a gentleman,
had found his victory as United States senator. It was a midnight hour
when the fervor did not make itself visible in Albany, alone. As men
made congratulations near the Capitol, so did men exult in New York.
But some in their good hearted zeal went beyond others. " You take it
very coolly," said the telegraph messenger, as he watched the efi"ect on
Hamilton Fish of the news he was conveying to him at this depth of the
night "When I told it to Mr. Greeley," he continued, " Ae jumped
over the stove pipe." There is a narrative of wit and brilliant incident
which distinguished Congress Hall when it was managed by that genial
and remarkable man, Leverett Cruttenden, and this narrative no one
could write half so well as could Mr. Weed. My recollections of it are
of the era of Mr. Landon and Mr. Mitchell, and it has seen in that time,
so much of kind and pleasant and dignified social life, that its history
will long outlive its demolition. Grreat public measures and private
schemes have been taken thence to the Capitol. The evening of the 19th
February, 1852, saw that superb party given by the eleven ladies.
There were at Congress Hall that winter a charming society, and one
which brought to it a pleasant attention from the hospitalities of families
in Albany. These eleven ladies determined that it was their duty to
return these courtesies by opening the great hall of the hotel to a brilliant
festival, and their wish found full accomplishment. The scene was long-
remembered The hostesses of the evening presided in the metropolis
and in other places over elegant homes themselves. They brought to
their duties of the evening an accustomed grace, and in all that could be
gathered for an evening's cultured festal hours this was distinguished.
We cannot see Congress Hall depart, if the fates will it to go out of ex-
istence, without some genial th:)ught of the glad hours that in various
forms it has moulded. Time to us, too, has its chapter of the serious, of
the playful, of the wealthy, the witty and the wise, and its memories shall
be the theme of comment far and wide, when we shall be told that its
timber and its mortar have been scattered as a ruin. 1. do not know
when the existence of Congress Hall as a delightful home for the traveler
shall cease. For many a year it has given the welcome that Shenstone
thought of all we receive was warmest, but whenever the exit takes place,
let men believe that a friend has left our accustomed life. Albany has
grown larger and richer far beyond its older day, but its hotels have
gradually concentrated in the elegance and extent of the few what was
248 Notes from the NeiDspapers. [1865.
once found in the many. Not a great cycle of years lias gone since the
two mansion houses of Mr. Rockwell and Mr. Skinner made a gateway
of comfort for North Market street (Broadway), and he had no right to
say that he had known what the hospitalities of a host could be till he
had been at the Eagle tavern. These may seem to be only Albany remi-
niscences, but as homes for winter weeks, as resting places while en route
for Saratoga, they were as familiar as the sunlight to New York So it
fairly belongs to our columns to say a kind word of farewell to Congress
Hall. Sentinel.
2. Mary, wife of Michael Kennedy, died, aged 59. John Thomas, Jr.,
died, aged 49.
3. Mary Marshall, wife of William Orr, died, aged 56.
5. Catharine, widow of George Griffith, died, aged 75. David Thomas,
died, aged 68.
6. Bernard M. Tague, died. Dirk Knock, died, aged 61.
7. Martha J., wife of Richard Ross, died, aged 65.
8. V/illiara F. Croswell, died at New Haven. He was the son of Sher-
man Croswell, formerly editor of the Albany Argus, and a grandson of the
late Rev. Harry Croswell. He has resided here about ten years, graduated
from the Yale Law School in July, 1862, and was admitted to the bar at
the following term of the superior court. He met with flattering success
in practice. His health being quite delicate he went to St. Paul, Minn ,
last December, and returned a few weeks since somewhat improved A
few days before his death, however, he had a severe hemorrhage, and from
that time he sank rapidly till death ensued. He was a young man of fine
abilities, amiable and warm hearted, and had many friends, who deeply
lament his untimely demise.
10. Great rain storm mit diinder en hliksem. About 8 o'clock, and when
the storm was about over, one of Mr. iVndrew Hunter's large hay barns,
at his West Albany cattle yards, was struck. There was a lightning
rod on the building, but the lightning did not touch that. It seemed to
enter the ground near the foundation of the building, and passing under,
set fire to the hay. In a short time the barn and its contents, about 100
tons of hay, were consumed. There was no insurance on either, and Mr.
Hunter loses about $4,000 by the accident. A drove of cattle was stand-
ing in the yard near by, and one steer that stood at least twenty feet from
the barn, was struckand instantly killed Theophilus Roessle, farmer
and landlord. — A traveling correspondent of the Rochester Democrat,
writing from Albany, has the following account of its notabilities: As
the traveler approaches Albany from the west, he may notice the change
in the face of nature as he passes from the rich flats of the Mohawk to
to the sandy wastes which separates Schenectady from this city. These
wastes have been either utterly neglected, or else occupied by a wretched
class of squatters, until at last it has been found that they are capable of
cultivation. One of the most striking features in this much contemned
reo-ion is an Italian villa, which within a year past has reared its tower
and flagstaff", and which stands as a witness of what may be done by
energy and perseverance. The spot where this villa stands was bought
by a young German who was in search of a location. He was bred a
farmer, and had come from Wittenberg. After landing in New York he
went to Rochester ; but not succeeding there he turned his steps eastward,
June.] Notes from the News'papers. 249
and under the pressure of economy, he walked the entire distance to
Albany. Here he commenced a market garden, purchasing; land at thirty-
dollars per acre, and clearing it of its wood (stunted pine) and breaking up
the wilderness. Such was the commencement of Theophilus Roessle, the
proprietor of the Delavan House, and occupant of the above mentioned
villa. Mr. Roessle devoted much attention to the celery culture, and
introduced such improvements as gave him the lead in this specialty.
Among other of his customers was the newly established Delavan House,
whose proprietors, however, could not make it pay. Roessle noticed the
leaks of the concern, and thought that it could be made profitable, and
^ence became the next lessee. In his hands it has become one of the
best hotels in the world. In this house Mr. E. C. Delavan invested over
a half million of dollars, and it brings him an annual rent of $25,000.
Mr. Delavan's original intention was that it should be a temperance house,
and Mr. Roessle's clerk states that the former has no complicity in this
change which has taken place in this feature in its character. Mr.
Roessle has .continually enlarged his farming operation, and now cultivates
nearly two hundred acres, whose product is consumed by his hotel. This
may be explained by the fact that eleven hundred guests are frequently
entertained beneath its roof at a time. Five hundred head of celery is a
daily item, and a patch of some eight acres is devoted to its culture.
Five thousand fruit trees find room in the various orchards, and more
than half are in bearing condition. Most of these trees are from the
EUwanger and Barry nurseries. Mr. Roessle has discovered that these
sandy barrens are the best lands for fruit in the world, and his success
has largely increased their value. He is now putting up a grapery, and
this, with his other conservatories, and the long array of flowers which
grace the avenue, renders the establishment a scene of bearing in the
midst of a wilderness. Mr. Roessle expended nearly $30,000 on the
villa alone, and will continue his improvements as fast as may be pro-
fitable.
11. John Henry Morris died, aged 19.
12. John J. McGee died, aged 24.
13. Isaac Annesley died. Mrs. Adeline Fefler died, aged 20.
14. At a meeting of the Hudson River Baptist Association it appeared
that the additions to the Albany churches by baptism were as follows : First
church 112, Pearl street 76, Tabernacle 82. The report of membership
was: First church 664, Pearl street" 520, Tabernacle 280, Calvary 215,
Hamilton street 40, German 70 Addison G. Courtney died, aged 17.
15. The old Ninety-first regiment reached the city this morning. A
large crowd of people were on the landing to welcome them, and Captain
Bowden's gun squad fired a salute in honor of their arrival. The crowd
was immense, as nearly all of those who arrived belonged here and con-
sequently drew out their relatives and friends. But there were some
among that crowd who looked wistfully for their friends, while others
looked gloomy and sad, deeply attired in mourning. The joy with which
the living are welcomed home again, safe from pestilence and violent
death, will find its painful contrast in the feelings inspiredin many hearts
as the vacant places in the ranks bear testimony to separations from many
who went out from among us in the strength and hope of manhood. In
the far fields of the South many of the sons of his country have yielded
up life in the performance of patriotic services, and the sorrow of friends
Hist. Coll. in. 32
250 Notes from the Newspapers. [1865.
and relatives were freshened as the companions of the fallen return to
receive the welcome of their fellow citizens. While we give the sur-
vivors words and tokens of approval, let us not forget the sacrificed aspects
of the day, or the wounds in mourning hearts, touched into keener sensi-
tiveness as old scenes come back upon memory with the returning regi-
ments. It was intended to have the members parade to the City Hall,
but they no sooner struck the dock than they were carried oflF by their
friends. As many as could be collected together, were by Aid. Mulhall
and City Marshal Ten Eyck, escorted to the Stanwix, Merchants and
Exchange Hotels, also to John Evans's saloon, and furnished with break-
fast. The number that returned was 666. These were all one year men,*
yet they participated in the spring campaign and saw some hard service
before Lee surrendered. Capts. Herworth and Stewart, also Lieut.
Dederick, were the only officers who returned with the regiment. Lieut.
Delamater accompanied the regiment on leave of absence. The veterans
were to remain in service and be consolidated with the One Hundred and
Forty-seventh New York. The ladies of New York were sadly disap-
pointed on Wednesday. A number of them learnino: that the Ninety-first
New York regiment would arrive there during the day, prepared a gene-
rous reception. Large quantities of strawberries, cherries, lemons, flowers
&c., were purchased, together with substantial edibles provided by the
New York State Agency in Howard street, and arranged in tasteful
order for them ; but when the soldiers came, they were hurried to a boat
and started for Albany, much to the disappointment of the patriotic ladies.
16. Sarah D. Lasher died, aged 76.
18. William Hyatt died, aged 87. Dr. J. H. Case died, aged 58.
Lucinda, wife of Nelson H. Salisbury, died, aged 27.
20. Michael McCabe died, aged 73.
22. Charles Skinner, the last survivor of the house of Websters &
Skinners, begun in 1782, as printers and booksellers, died in Hartford,
aged 81. He had been employed in the Albany Post Office since the
firm was dissolved in 1845, and had recently returned to his native
city Margaret Elizabeth Betteger, wife of Charles Keeler died,
aged 29.
24. James Douglass, formerly of Albany, died at Nashville, Tenn.
Lydia N. Howard, wife of Charles A. Burns, formerly of Albany, died at
Newport, Herkimer county. New York. John McGraw died, aged
47 A game of base ball was played between the Knickerbocker
club of Albany, and the Williams College club, resulting as follows :
Knickerbocker, 123 000000 6
Williams College, 033016313 ...... 18
25. Jane Lynan died, aged 65. Nehemiah Smith died, aged 73.
26. The common council after much controversy and a severe struggle,
appropriated two thousand dollars for the expenses of celebrating the
Fourth of July.
27. Jane Byrnes died, aged 45.
28. James S. Connelly died, aged 31. The 5th New York artil-
lery encamped on the steam boat landing, and Howard W. Arthur in
spreading his blanket for the night's repose, fell ofi' the dock and was
drowned.
29. Mary, wife of Thomas Hughes, died, aged 46.
July.] Notes from tlie Neiospapers. 251
30. An eleo-ant and valuable service of silver was presented by the
directors of the New York State Bank to Mr. Rufus H. King (when the
bank was reorganized under the national system), in token of their apprecia-
tion of his services for more than thirty years as presiding officer of the
bank The new police force entered upon duty Michael
Artcher died of apoplexy. He was some years proprietor of the Eagle
Street Hotel, and subsequently sheriff of the county ; and of late years
was engaged in the flour business.
July 1. Three regiments of returning soldiers arrived, numbering
about sixteen hundred, among them the 43d, which was an Albany regi-
ment. It was mustered in September 16, 1861, with seven hundred and
six men, and with the recruits it has received, has numbered within its
rank two thousand three hundred and twenty-seven. It returns with two
hundred and ninety-one men and thirteen officers. By general order, it
is permitted to wear on its banner the names of the following battles, in
which it has particularly distinguished itself : Yorktown, William.sburg,
Seven Days' Battle, Fredericksburg, Marye's Heights, Salem Church,
Gettysburg, Antietam, Rappahannock Station, Wilderness, Spottsylvania,
Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Ream's Station, Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Cedar
Run, Siege of Richmond, Sailor's Creek ; also. Surrender of Lee. The
regiment was received by the Burgesses Corps, and at the armory of the
corps they were welcomed home on behalf of that company by Col.
Church, who eloquently and feelingly alluded to their brilliant record
and to the pride that all our citizens take in it. None of the original
officers remain with the regiment. The following is a list of the present
officers : brevet colonel, Charles A. Milliken ; went out as private :
brevet lieutenant colonel, W. H. Terrell; went out as first lieutenant:
surgeon, H. H. Carpenter: adjutant, Thomas Lynch j went out as
private: quartermaster, Miles Goodyear; went out as private. Com-
pany A : captain E. B. Goodyear ; went out as sergeant : first lieu-
tenant, Hiram Van Buren; went out as private. Company B : first
lieutenant, John Ahern ; went out as private. Company C : captain,
Wm. Russell ; went out as private. Company D : second lieutenant,
Nicholas A. Swartz; went out as sergeant. Company E: captain,
Richard L. Annesley ; went out as first lieutenant : first lieutenant,
James McGraw ; went out as private: second lieutenant, Frank Shubert ;
went out as private. The following have been the field officers of the regi-
ment : Colonel F. H. Vinton, promoted to brigadier general ; Colonel B. F.
Baker, went out as major ; Colonel John Wilson, went out as captain, killed
May 6th, 1864; Lieutenant Colonel Pierson; Lieutenant Colonel James D.
Visscher, went out as captain, killed at Fort Stevens; Lieutenant Colonel
John Fryer, went out as sergeant, killed May 6th, 1864; Major William
Wallace, went out as captain, killed May 6th, 1864 ; Major John L. New-
man, went out as captain ; Major Samuel A.Davidson, went out as lieutenant.
The following line officers have been killed in action : Captain Knick-
erbacker, Company D ; Captain Lodge, Company A ; Captain Gilfillian,
Company A ; Captain Burhans, Company H ; Lieutenant Koonz, Company
D ; Lieutenant Bailey, Company A ; Lieutenant Mead, Company A ; Lieu-
tenant Carter, Company K; Lieutenant Dempsey, Company B
Mrs. Bridget Keernan died, aged 56.
2. Miss Margaret Radcliff died, aged 82. Charles Barnard died,
aged 18.
252 Notes from the Neiospapers. [1865.
4. The celebration of the day was rendered more than usually interest-
ing by the exercises of the Young Men's Association at the Washington
Parade Ground, where a building capable of seating five thousand persons
had been erected, and the state collection of battle flags was presented, in the
presence of Gen. Grant, who honored the city on the occasion A Queen
Anne gun, two hundred and thirty five years old, which went through the
revolution and the war of 1812, was fired by Arch. Young at the Van
Rensselaer Mansion on the 4th. It was fired two years ago by the same
gunner, both times at the request of Mr. Van Rensselaer. With these
exceptions, it has not been fired since the war of 1812.
5. Charles Dillon died in Philadelphia, aged 27.
6. The Ash Grove Methodist Episcopal Church dedicated. The south-
west corner of Broad and Westerlo street has many historic associations
connected with it, as the site of the Yates Mansion, and the residence of
several governors, including Governors Clinton and Seward. This ancient
dwelling has now given way to one of the finest church edifices to be found
anywhere in the country. The old mansion was situated back from the
street, in the midst of a fine grove, and its site is included within the
foundations of the present church. As the edifice is approached the
beauty of its situation at once charms the beholder. The grounds are
elevated above the level of the street, and with its nice green sward and
tall ash trees, it becomes by far the most attractive church location in the
city. Entering the grounds by the main gateway, on Westerlo street,
and the church through its front entrance, the visitor steps into a neat
unpretending hall, covered with cocoanut matting, and from thence
through one or the other of two entrances, into the main audience room.
The exquisite simplicity and perfect harmony of this, the principal portion
of the church, at once imposes the spectator. The style of architec-
ture is Romanesque, and it is harmoniously carried out. The entire floor
of the church, both aisles and pews, is carpeted, and the seats and backs
of the pews are cushioned. There are galleries on either side of the
house, and an orchestra separate for the choir, in which there is a fine
organ, manufactured by E. L. Holbrook, East Medbury, Mass. During
the inspection the choir entertained the visitors with many sacred melo-
dies, which were exceedingly well executed. The main portion of the
church is sixty-nine by sixty-one feet, and contains on the floor one hun-
dred and sixteen pews, and in the galleries sixty-six. It will seat one
thousand persons. The mode of lighting is novel, and very pleasing, gas
jets being placed around each column, near the top. There are in all
one hundred and sixty-six of these jets. Underneath the entire edifice
there is a spacious cellar, seven feet deep, with cement flooring. In this
there is one stationary furnace and four portable. I'he foundations are
very massive, and being imbedded in red clay will last for ages. They
were laid a little over a year ago. The beauty of the main edifice is fully
equalled by the transept, which is most admirably adapted to the pecu-
liarties of Methodism and for Sunday school purposes. Entering this
from Broad street we have on the left a study for the pastor, furnished
with a black walnut case twelve feet long and filled with valuable works. It
is easily ventilated and is adapted to the purposes of a study, and not to
entertain visitors. While sitting in this room thinking of the church and
also of the fine parsonage which stands on the same grounds, we could not
help the thought arising that it must test to the utmost tension the
July.] Notes from the Neimpapers. 253
pastor's devotion to itinerancy. Passing along a spacious tall, we have
on the same side with the study three neat class rooms, and in the
opposite corner a large and commodious ro im for prayer meetings, capable
of seating one hundred and fifty persons, and on the side of this a very
convenient room for the official board of the church. On this floor there
is also a store room for the sexton. Passing from this floor up a flight
of stairs, we stand in one of the most attractive school rooms we
ever witnessed, neatly furnished, extending across the transept, capable
of seating three hundred and fifty persons and a still larger number of
Sunday school scholars. On the south end of the transept a raised plat-
form, or altar, runs the width of the room, and with a small desk, completely
furnishes the outfit for Sunday school purposes. To the right of this
platform there is a large infant school room, which will seat two hundred
children, and is capable of being connected or disconnected from the main
room by means of glass sliding doors. The school room connects with
the galleries in the church on either side, thus rendering it easy at any
time to transfer the school to the church. We have thus endeavored to
describe this ornament to our city, as best we could, but no description
can give an adequate conception of it. Those who wish to see a hand-
some church edifice, without extra adornment, simple but neat, should
visit it. It is a perfect gem. The church is located in a section of the
city where it is imperatively needed, and will doubtless accomplish great
good. Including the grounds, it could not have cost less than S75,000,
and the energy, enterprise and liberality of Mr. Thomas Schuyler has con-
tributed largely to the success of the enterprise. Messrs. Woolett &
Ogden were the architects and superintendents, and the following were
the contractors : mason, Jas. Ballentine ; carpenter, John Clemshire ;
stone cutters, Laing & Stormont; slater, J. W. Osborn ; stucco worker,
A. Boyle; fresco. Rice & Mickel; painting, S. E. Gray; gas fixtures and
pipes, Robinson Bros.; furniture, B. Wooster ; upholstering, Watson &
Koonz ; stained glass, Sharp of New York ; furnaces, Michael Delahanty;
iron fencing, Simeon Conliff"; flagging, grading and sodding, Thomas
Lynch. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity, and many went
away unable to obtain admittance. Many of the clergymen of the city were
present. The exercises were very interesting and impressive. The fol-
lowing was the order observed : prayer by Rev. H. L. Starks ; reading of
the address prescribed in the discipline ; reading of scripture lessons,
by Rev. C. F. Burdick. Bishop Simpson then preached the sermon ;
presentation of the chnrch by the trustees. The consecration services
then took place, consisting of a declaration on behalf of the congregation.
7. Anne, wife of James Sewell, died. John Connor died, aged 28.
Peter Passenger, formerly of Albany, died at Brady, Mich.
9. Richard Dwyer died, aged 18. Maria D., wife of Nathaniel Grullup,
died.
10. Christian D. Lang died, aged 88.
11. Agnes Kilmer died, aged 16.
12. Wm. Regan died, aged 19. Wm. Lynch died, aged 54. Nancy,
widow of Gerrit Vosburgh, died, aged 80.
14. Ann Jane, wife of Michael Leonard, died, aged 38.
16. Mrs. Pamelia Maben died, aged 74. Nelson T. Arms, formerly of
Albany, died at Nassau, aged 60.
254 Notes from tJie Newspapers. [1865.
17. The large pond at the head of Canal street, west of Lark, over-
flowed in consequence of the heavy rains, and more or less damage re-
sulted to several houses on the south side of Canal street, near the locality
known as Gander bay James Jackson, (colored) who had been head
waiter on the steamer Daniel Drew since she first came on the river, died
suddenly of heart disease. He was one of the most popular waiters on
the river boats, and was a great favorite of Capt. Tallman. His remains
were brought to this city, where his family resides. — Argus John
Schreiber died, aged 75.
18. Mary, widow of John McDole, died, aged 74. Jacob Quilhart
died, aged 37. Susan, wife of Jacob Grifl&n, died, aged 76.
19. Elida Saulsbury died, aged 101.
20. The People's Line placed upon the route between Albany and
New York the new and splendid steam boat Dean Richmond. This float-
ing palace was a trifle smaller than the St. John, but cost some $200,000
more than the latter, making her total cost as delivered at the dock ready
for service, a little over $700,000. In point of workmanship and finish
she outrivaled all of the Hudson river steamers. The Dean Richmond
had superior accommodations for nine hundred first-class and six hundred
second-class passengers, the vessel being so arranged that the most per-
fect ventilation was secured, and also great pains had been taken to make
the rooms large and airy.
21. Betsey Ann Northrup died, aged 52.
23. Rev. Dr. Darling preached his last sermon in the Fourth Presby-
terian church previous to its demolition, its dimensions being inadequate
to the increasing numbers of the congregation since Dr. Darling's advent.
The edifice was built in 1830. See Annals of Albany, ix, 210.
24. The work of taking down the Fourth Presbyterian church was
begun.
25. Church Movements. — Our city is fast assuming the front rank in
religious enterprise. New churches, the beautifying of old ones, and the
erection of mission chapels are progressing on every hand. This, with
the renewed interest and activity manifested in the Young Men's Christ-
ian Association, indicate a new era in rehgious afi"airs in x\lbany, which,
if not short-lived, will result in a more rapid growth of the churches than
has prevailed of late years. The Fourth Presbyterian congregation has
commenced the most important movement, in the tearing down of their
old building, which was begun yesterday by John Bridgford. It will
take about fifteen months to erect the new edifice. In the meantime the
congregation will worship with Dr Halley's. When completed, it will
be one of the most commodious of churches, and one of the finest ornaments
of our city. It will cost about $60,000. Then we have also, among the
Presbyterians, a movement to build a large mission chapel in the Bowery,
near its intersection with Washington avenue, which will be occupied by
the Spring Street Mission. This chapel is much needed, and will of
course be attractive and neat. Extensive improvements are contemplated
by various Methodist congregations. The Washington avenue church
having purchased a lot on the corner of Lark and Lancaster streets, pro-
pose to erect, as soon as their arrangements are perfected, a building
somewhat on the model of the Ash Grove church (just completed), but
which shall be an improvement on that very fine aifair. The North
Pearl street congregation are replacing their common windows by stained
July.] Notes from the Newspapers. 255
glass, and are otherwise beautifying their house of worship. The Hud-
son street church are making extensive alterations. The pulpit is to be
placed on the Plain street side, the seats, of course, to be reversed, and
the side galleries to be taken out. The Hudson Street Baptist Church
have given them the use of their house a portion of the time while these
and other improvements are being made. The brotherly love which this
indicates as existing between the different denominations, is not the
least auspicious sign of the day. Besides these movements, the Metho-
dist Sunday School Union contemplate the erection of a new mission
chapel for Bath, to supply the growing wants of that section. Among
the Baptists, we have first, the very extensive repairs on the State street
edifice, now approaching completion. These consist in the fi-eseoing of
the ceiling, the blocking of the side walls, altering and cushioning the
seats, so as to make them comfortable, painting and oak graining the in-
terior, remodeling the entrance, and repairing the basement. The exte-
rior is also to be painted. These repairs have made the audience room
one of the most handsome and commodious in the city. The Calvary
Church will take possession of the building the first Sunday in August.
The Baptist JMissionary Union have about perfected arrangements for
the erection of mission chapels at Paigeville, North Albany and Ken-
wood ; the growing wants of all these stations rendering them impera-
tively necessary. At the two latter stations, the meetings of the schools
and congregations have been held in school houses kindly granted for
that purpose, but the accommodations are inadequate. At Paigeville the
present chapel has been entirely outgrown by the Sunday school, and a
commodious and attractive chapel there, is an indispensable want. In
addition to these movements, the Pearl Street church is agitating with
fresh vigor the question of removal to the hill. Improvements are also
being made by other churches. — Journal At this time Hon. John
V. L. Pruyn was putting in two stained windows on the east side of St.
Peter's church, representing the crucifixion and taking down from the
cross John A. Livingston died in New York, where he had long
resided. His remains were brought to this city for interment. Mayor
Talk died, aged 42.
26. The steam boat Dean Richmond made her first appearance. Her
length was three hundred and seventy feet, and she had accommodations
for fifteen hundred passengers.
27. Ira Jenkins died, aged 80. He was for many years in the dry
goods business, one of the firm of Jenkins & Hazard, but had for some
years kept a clock and watch store in Broadway. He was colonel of the
89th regiment in the war of 1812 (?) and one of the founders of the
Albany Artillery Company, which attended his funeral. Cara E. Jagger,
wife of Henry W. Corbett, died at Portland, Oregon, aged 35. Mrs.
Rebecca Wheelwright Clark, died, aged 81. Mrs. Connelly died, aged
64. Margaret A., widow of Loring Gilbert (of Troy) died, aged 55.
28. Charles McCarthy died, aged 36. He was singing a song in his
own house, and died instantaneously.
29. John McCulloch was drowned at Schenectady, aged 30.
30. Kdward D. Wait, lost at sea. The sad and sudden death of this pro •
mising young officer, by shipwreck on the Pacific ocean, in the steamer
Brother Jonathan, en route from San Francisco to Oregon, adds another to
the list of the gallant young men of Albany, whose loss our city mourns.
256 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
Lieutenant W. was in his twenty-ninth year at the time of his death.
He was born and reared in this city, and was a graduate of the Albany
Academy in 1856, twice, during his course there, leaving his name on its
honorary record ; receiving, in 1855, the Gannon (Philosophical) Gold
Medal, and in 1856, the Caldwell (Mathematical) Gold Medal. He de-
signed to become a merchant ; and served in this city with his father
(George Wait) and afterward with a prominent East India house in New
York. But when the war began, his attention, in common with many
others of our best young men, was turned to the service of his country.
He applied for and received a commission in the regular army as second
lieutenant of infantry, and was ordered for duty to the Ninth United
States Infantry in January, 1862, then stationed at Presidis Barracks,
four miles from San Francisco, California. In March, 1863, he was pro-
moted to a first lieutenantcy, and in August, 1864, was transferred to the
staflF of Brigadier- General Wright (also lost on the same steamer), as
acting assistantadjutant-general. Remaining thus on the Pacific coast, he
had no opportunity to distinguish himself in the more active service of
the east, but was at once ordered in charge of a company to Panama, to
guard the steamers from pirates. By an order of the war department in
June, 1865, General Wright (one of the oldest and best ofiicers in the
regular service) was transferred to the Northern Pacific Division, con-
sisting of Oregon, Washington and Idaho, with headquarters at Fort Van-
couver. He sailed with part of his staff (including Lieutenant Wait) in
July last, in the ill fated Brother Jonathan The voyage was nearly
completed, when, on the 30th of July, the steamer struck a sunken rock,
about twelve miles from shore, and not far from Crescent City, California,
and out of about two hundred and fifty souls on board, but twenty were
saved. The body of Lieutenant Wait was washed on shore, and found
some time after, by a patroling party, unmutilated, recognized by a
brother officer, and suitably interred. It has by this time been disinterred
and prepared for transit home Patience, widow of Nehemiah Smith,
died, aged 61. Sarah Borden died, aged 44.
31. TJie Old Eejmblkrai Artillery^ created in 1806, was mustered
out of the Twenty-Fifth Regiment, and mustered in as an independent
battery of artillery, to be attached to the ninth brigade. One hundred
and twenty men were in line for the purpose. So the Old Republican
xlrtillery is among the things that were. There are many recollections
connected with the company that will forever remain green in the memory
of our citizens ; prominent among which is its participation in the war of
1812, when the gallant Mills, of this company, fell mortally wounded, and
whose remains now lie in the Capitol Park awaiting the erection of some
mark to note where the gallant hero lies. The flag which has been carried
by the old company, bears the stains of Mills's blood. The new battery
is to have five pieces, and will be a grand feature in all future military de-
monstrations in this city Delia Olmsted, wife of Capt. William
Adams, died, aged 76.
Aug. 1. The census returns showed a city population of 62,825. This
was a depopidation undoubtedly of more than 10,000, which arose from de-
fective canvassing Allen Adams died, aged 66. Martha, wife of
Levi Relyea, died, aged 62. John Randel, Jr., died, aged 79, and was
interred at Orange, N. J. Alonzo P. Wands died, aged 27. ■
2. Bridget Shanahan, died, aged 30.
Aug.] Notes from the Newsjpapers. 257
6. William Muddle committed suicide by hanging himself from the
bannisters ; aged 42. Richard H. Northrup died at Concord, Cabarra
county, N. C, aged 45. John Hart died, aged 64.
7. Maria Vosburgh died, aged 58. Mara, wife of Wm. Ellery, died,
aged 44. Thomas A. Burke died, aged 29. James J. Morlan died,
aged 17. Paul Keating died, aged 55. Philip Morgan died, aged 47.
Sarah E. Lloyd died. Mary Chase, wife of Greorge A. Wood, died at
Jamaica, L. I., aged 35.
8. Richard Williams died, aged 78.
9. George W. Hogeboom died at Ballston, aged 30.
10. The following were the prices received for the articles named, in State
street. Fruits — peaches of a fair quality sold for ^2.75 per basket, and
of an inferior quality 12 cents per quart. Plums of an inferior quality
sold for 12 cents per quart. Pears, supply small but good, S6 per bushel.
Apples, fair supply, price from $3.50 to $5.50 per barrel. Huckleberries
15 cents per quart, $4 per bushel. Blackberries 25 cents per quart.
Water melons 40 to 75 cents each. Vegetables — tomatoes 5 cents per
quart. Potatoes 12 and 13 shillings per barrel, 20 to 25 cents per peck.
Corn 20 cents per dozen. Cabbage 62 cents and $1.12 per dozen.
Meats — best cuts of beef, porter house and sirloin 25 cents per pound.
Coarse cuts 10 and 12 cents per pound. Lamb 18 and 20 cents per
pound. Fish — unsettled and fluctuating Mary, widow of Patrick
Malone, died, aged 68. Eliza Armstrong died, aged 26.
11. J. H. Sherman, the United States consul for Prince Edward island,
died at his resi(3ence, in Charlottetown, of congestion of the lungs, in the
63d year of his age. The deceased was a native of Albany, and previous
to his appointment as consul, in 1861, was a resident of Vermont. He
was an accomplished and liberal-minded gentleman, and there are few men
who were more ardent in their attachment to their country than he was.
Flags floated at half mast from the City Hall, and other prominent build-
ings, between the interim of his death on the 11th, and his interment on
the 14th inst., when the principal stores of the city were partially closed
and his remains were followed to their last resting place in the Protestant
cemetery, Malpeque road, by a large and most respectable concourse of
persons.
12. Mary, widow of Daniel Doncaster, died, aged 67. Wm. Lutz died,
aged 24, member of Co. D, 7th N. Y. heavy artillery.
14. The official order detaching the Republican Artillery from the
25th regiment and organizing it as an independent battery was issued.
The battery is termed Independent Battery A, it being the first of the
kind in the state. It has been recruited up to about the maximum
number. They will take the first rank in the militia artillery of the
state Elizabeth Wood, formerly of Albany, died at Bergen, N. J.
15. Charles Todd died, aged 20.
L6. William Castle was killed at Jamaica, L. I., by being thrown from
a wagon. John ^IcNurney died, aged 25. Elizabeth Strain, wife of
Smith P. Burton, died in Boston, aged 44. Harriet, wife of Stephen
Myers died, aged 60.
17. Christian Houck died, aged 70. Mrs. Ellen O'Connor died, aged
45. Mary, wife of Wm. Akins, died, aged 25.
Hist. Coil. in. 33
258 Notes from the Neivspapers. [1865.
18. The periodical complaint of the impurity of the aqueduct water
agitated the city, and found vent through the newspapers. The common
council ordered the opening of the old wells, a retrograde expedient.
19. Mrs. Abigail Blanchard, died, aged 89.
20. Maj. Heman A. Fay died at Bennington, Vt., aged 87. He
was formerly a resident of this city, but removed to B., in 1856. He
was born at Bennington in 1779. His father, Dr. Jonas Fay, was
secretary of the council of safety, and author of the declaration of in-
dependence of Vermont; also a surgeon under Col. Ethan Allen at the
taking of Ticonderoga. Maj. Fay graduated at West Point in 1810,
as an officer of artillery, and was connected with the United States army
for thirty-six years, in different capacities. He was deacon and elder of
the Fourth Presbyterian church in this city, a true gentleman of the old
school. His urbanity of manner, intelligence and strict integrity, gained
for him a large circle of friends, both in military and social life. At a
silvery old age he entered into the " rest that remains for the people of
God." His remains were deposited in the Albany Rural Cemetery.
21. Margaret McGlashan, widow of John Browne, died, aged 72.
Mary Thompson died.
25 The following statistics of the Sunday schools of those churches
styling themselves evangelical, were gathered by Mr. H. S. McCall.
Owing to the unfortunate propensity of parents, and adults generally,
to neglect this institution, and the great ambition of children from 15
to 20 to be considered of age, this class is practically lost to the Sunday
school, and will be until adults learn that they are never too old to study
the Bible, in the Bible class at Sunday school. This will account for the
absence of about seven thousand children from the Sunday school ; but
there may be of that number one thousand who, despite the bad example
of their seniors, still remain in the schools. Making a deduction in ac-
cordance with this estimate, of 6,000, we have 15,000 left.
Baptist —
First Church
Poo7>l S+rppt
Officers
and
Teachers.
58
28
Scholars.
573
134
275
150
30
40
130
364
186
205
370
386
288
340
182
53
200
180
244
320
703
Presbyterian —
United*
Second Street
Officers
and
Teachers.
Scholars.
125
150
Tabernacle
Calvary
Spring Street
Rensselaer Street *.
Lutheran —
First (Ebenezer) . . .
State Street
German (Nucella st
Reformed Dutch —
North
Second
Third
Fourth
Congregational
Central Mission ....
26
24
28
,.), . . 18
50
44
40
16
.... 42
8
250
250
Hamilton Street . .
German
Paigeville
Methodist —
Hudson Street
North Pearl
3
10
17
49
.^3
130
200
160
400
Washington Avenue. . . 33
Ash Grove 47
Swan Street 45
Broadway 32
West Mission 35
Bowery 20
West Albany 12
Presbyterian —
First 38
Second 33
467
594 ■
80
406
70
Episcopal —
St. Peter's ." —
St. Paul's* —
Trinity 21
Holy Innocents * —
Grace * —
Total
* Estimated.
150
353
125
150
Third
Fourth
State Street
42
50
53
150
9,360
Aug.] Notes from the News]pa;pers. 259
Deducting this total from the 15,000, it will be seen that there are
about six thousand children between 5 and 15 not in the evangelical
schools, of which number the Catholics, Jews and non-evangelicals will
doubtless cover a large proportion. The average attendance is not over
eight thousand Henry Gr. Wheaton was instantly killed near York-
ville, by being run over by a New Haven train. It is supposed he
attempted to cross the track as a train was approaching, and was caught
by it. Mr. Wheaton practiced law in this city, and was one of the most
prominent and able men of the profession. As a criminal lawyer he then
ranked among the most distinguished in the country. He at one time
held the office of district attorney of the county, and also represented the
city district in the legislature. About 1828, then a young man, just from
college, with its highest honors, he studied and commenced the practice of
law in the city of Albany. He was accomplished in mind and manners,
irreproachable in character and habits, patriotic in principles, elevated in
aspirations. All who saw him enter upon the battle of life anticipated for
him a prosperous, brilliant, honorable and useful career. He married an
attractive young lady, descended from one of the oldest and most wealthy
Dutch families, and lived in a style becoming his position and prospects,
devoting himself most industriously to his profession, in which he soon
achieved a high rank. An able advocate, he was retained in as many
causes as he could manage. He had a large business, and gave himself
up to hard work. The management of considerable real estate, which his
wife inherited, drew him into some unprofitable speculations ; and after
fifteen or twenty years it became evident that things were not going
smoothly; why, was not apparent, for there was nothing wrong in himself.
Then his health failed, his spirit sinking with his impaired health. And
finally, some ten or more years ago, he removed to New York, where, at first,
his friends heard that he was mending ; but meeting him, as we did occa-
sionally, his subdued manner and care worn expression revealed too much.
For two or three years those who had know him best saw little of him, and
we now apprehend that these were years of sickness, if not of destitu-
tion. Mr. Wheaton was buried in Albany, in the Lush vault
Charles T. Mansfield, formerly principal of one of the public schools,
died suddenly at Point Pleasant, Va., aged 38.
26. Catharine, wife of Abram Sawyer, died, aged 58 Bridget, wife
of John Reilley, died, aged 26, Bridget, wife of Michael Cavanaugh,
died, aged 49.
27. Michael McManus died, aged 42.
29. Air, highest 67°, lowest, 51° The Susquehannah rail road
being now finished to Oneonta, an excursion was got up by the directors
of the road, and a train of eight cars filled with invited guests left the
city at 8 o'clock in the morning, to hold a jubilee at Oneonta.
30. Air, h.70, 1. 53 Mary, wife of William Lynch, died, aged 35.
31. Air, h. 73, 1. 67 Maria Stewart, wife of Alexander Garvin,
died, aged 42. James A. Watts died, and was taken to Carmel for burial.
Margaret, wife of James Mitchell, died, aged 39. Hugh O'Hare died,
aged 35.
260
Notes from the Neiaspapers.
[1865.
Albany County War Loan Bonds — Principal and Interest — Payable
Yearly from 1866 to 1876. Interest pmjable semi-annually on the first days of September and
March. $SO,000 of Loan Commission payable second Tuesday in October.
March 1.
Principal.
Interest.
March 1.
Principal.
Interest.
1866.
6 per cent
7 per cent
7 per cent
6 per cent
7 per cent
7 per cent
Interest
Total
1867.
6 per cent
7 per cent
7 per cent
6 per cent
7 per cent
7 per cent
Interest
Total
1868.
6 per cent
7 per cent
7 per cent
6 per cent
7 per cent
7 per cent
Interest
Total
1869.
6 per cent
7 per cent
7 per cent
6 percent
7 per cent
7 per cent
Interest
Total
1870.
6 per cent
7 per cent
7 per cent
6 per cent
7 per cent
7 per cent
Interest
Total
1871.
6 per cent
7 per cent
7 per cent
6 per cent
7 per cent
7 per cent
Interest
Total
$29,000 00
$3,480 00
26,071 50
44,058 00
2,280 00
2,100 00
9,994 25
1872.
6 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
6 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
Interest
Total....
1873.
6 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
6 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
Interest
Total....
1874.
6 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
6 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
Interest
Total....
1875.
6 per cent. ..
7 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
6 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
Interest
Total....
1876.
6 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
6 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
Interest
Total....
Total.
6 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
6 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
7 per cent. . .
Interest
Total....
'$i'24',6o6'6o
$34,783 00
■■■■4,566'66
652,100 00
19,000 00
630 00
$700,100 00
87,983 75
$87,983 75
$124,000 00
39,973 00
$39,973 00
$788,083 75
$29,000 00
$163,973 00
$5,220 00
52,143 00
42,469 00
4,560 00
2,100 00
18,658 50
$124,000 00
$26,103 00
143,900 00
4,560 00
138,000 00
630 00
$310,900 00
125,150 50
$125,150 50
$124,000 00
31,293 00
$31,293 00
$436,050 50
$29,000 00
$155,293 00
$3,480 00
52,143 00
32,396 00
4,560 00
2.100 00
8,998 50
$124,000 00
$17,423 00
175,000 00
4,500 00
50,400 00
9,000 00
630 00
$254,400 00
103,677 50
$103,677 50
$133,000 00
22,613 00
$22,613 00
$358,077 50
$29,000 00
$155,613 00
$1,740 00
52,143 00
20,146 00
4,560 00
2,100 00
5,470 50
$121,900 00
$8,743 00
■"■■4,560'66
287,800 00
30,000 00
31,700 00
$378,500 00
86,159 50
$86,159 50
$124,900 00
13,303 00
$13,303 00
$464,659 50
$138,203 00
$123,000 00
$52,143 00
■'$76,oo6'66
4,560 00
$4,560 00
25,900 00
3,251 50
$148,900 00
59,954 50
$59,954 50
$76,000 00
4,560 00
$4,560 00
$208,854 50
$80,560 00
$116,000 00
744,900 00
1,2.58,800 00
76,000 00
30,000 00
285,550 00
$13,920 00
365,228 50
139,069 00
47,880 00
8,400 00
49,701 75
$125,000 00
$43,533 00
4,560 00
11,550 00
1,438 50
$136,550 00
49,531 50
$49,531 50
$2,511,250 00
624,199 25
$624,199 25
$186,081 50
$3,135,449 25
Sept.] Notes from the Newspapers. 261
Sept. 1. [The notices of the temperature of the atmosphere, which are
given, are from the observations of Mr. Joel W. Andrews.] Air, h 82, 1.
71 September came in carrying a portable furnace upon her shoulder,
with which she baked the air on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to a kitchen
heat. On Friday, when the thermometer stood at 82 deg., the day
seemed as warm as though the mercury was 100 deg. It was a stifling,
sticky heat, a great enemy to sound sleep and good temper. — Times and
Courier Arrival of the New York Veteran Volunteers. — This old
Albany regiment, which left this city in May, 1861, under command of
Colonel Fred. Towusend, reached the city this morning, and was received
and fittingly entertained by the Citizens' committee. The regiment went
out 200 strong, and recruited during the first term some 200 men. It re-
organized for the war at Fortress Monroe in 1863, about 200 reenlisting,
and the Ninth New York (Hawkins's Zouaves) being consolidated with it.
From this source it received about 400 men, making its total strength at
the beginning of its service as a veteran regiment about 800. It has
since received some 700 conscripts and two hundred recruits. It returns
with 630 men and 20 officers. During its first term of service (two years)
the regiment did garrison duty at Forts McHenry, Federal Hill and
Marshal, Baltimore, Md., and at Fortress Monroe, Va., where it was sta-
tioned at the time of its reorganization. It participated in the following
battles : Big Bethel, Suffolk, Va., Siege of Longstreet, Hanover Junction,
Siege of Charleston and Wagner, S. C, Swift Creek, Proctor's Creek,
Drury's Blufi", Cold Harbor, Petersburg Heights, Bermuda Hundred,
in front of Petersburg, Petersburg Mine, Fort Gilmore, Chapin's
Farm, Darbytown Roads, first and second Fort Fisher, and Wilmington,
N. C. The regiment achieved an enviable fame for bravery, devotion,
and endurance. At Fort Gilmer, four color bearers were wounded, and
all the color guard killed or wounded. At Fort Fisher the state color
which it carried was the first regimental color hoisted on the works.
It was carried by Color Sergeant F. 0. Wallace. Its officers were :
lieutenant-colonel, Gr. W. Warren, commanding; first lieutenant and
acting adjutant, S. C. Pitt; first lieutenant and regimental quartermaster,
T. C. O'Brien. Company A : captain, G. H. Dixon ; second lieu-
tenant, A. M. Green. Company B: first lieutenant, Peter Oaks. Com-
pany C: captain, James Ryall. Company D: captain, G. E. Fordham ;
first lieutenant, J. T. Williams ; second lieutenant, A. Cobb. Company
E : first lieutenant, P. McDermott. Company F : captain, G. E. Avent ;
first lieutenant, W. H. Wright; second lieutenant, Benj. F. Whip-
ple. Company G : captain E. A. Bohan. (Jompany H : first lieutenant
M- J. Brown. Company I: captain, J. W. Knowles, first lieutenant, J.
Hawley; second lieutenant, Chas. A. McKevitt. Company K: captain, E.
W. Raynsford. The lieutenant colonel went out as a private in the First
Vermont. All the officers, also, entered the service as privates, and had
risen to their respective positions by the force of their own energy
and patriotism John B. Barnard died, aged 47. F^velina C.
Bogart died.
2. Air, h. 84, 1. 72 As the train which was due in this city at
nine o'clock, was in the vicinity of the Centre, about eight miles from
this city, the axletree of the baggage car broke while the train was in
rapid motion, upsetting the car and throwing it from the track, instantly
killino; the baogase-master, Matthew Smith, residing at No. 263 North
262 Notes from the Newsxjapers. [1865.
Pearl street, and injuring the person who was in the car with him
Henry Goffe died, aged 40.
3. Air, h. 80, 1. 61 Fredus Van Horn died, aged 76.
4. Air, h. 81, 1. 67 The Eighty-first New York Veteran Vo-
lunteers arrived this morning. The first that was known of its arrival
was its appearance marching up Broadway. It was cared for as quickly
as possible by the Citizens' committee. The regiment was organized in
this city December 20, 1861, and consisted of one thousand one hundred
men, mostly from Oswego county, under command of the late lamented
Edwin Rose as colonel and Jacob J. De Forest of this city as lieutenant
colonel. It left in February, 1862, landed at Fortress Monroe, and par-
ticipated in General McClellan's campaign on the peninsula. In the
battle of Seven Pines it lost heavily, and a large number in the Seven
Days' Fight. After the retreat to Harrison's Landing, it went to New-
bern, N. C, and joined Foster's expedition, and from thence to Hilton's
Head, and took part in the bombardment of Fort Sumter. It then went
back to Newport News, Va., and from there to North West Landing, a
place 28 miles from Norfolk. Here it reenlisted — some five hundred
of them came home on a veteran furlough, and recruited up to a
thousand strong. As the expiration of their furlough, the veterans went
to Yorktown, and were organized in the Eighteenth Corps (Baldy Smith's).
The regiment was at Bermuda Hundreds, Swift Creek and Violent Sta-
tion. In the three days at Cold Harbor it lost more than half its men,
eight out of nine captains, and three lieutenants. It was at the success-
ful storming of Petersburg Heights, where sixteen guns were captured,
and then lay before Petersburg under fire for twenty-two days. On the
24th of June the rebels made a terrible charge and were repulsed, leaving
eighty-one of their dead in front of the Eighty-first alone. From here it
went over to the north side on a surprise, captured Fort Harrison, and
was at Fair Oaks. It then aided in keeping the Chapin's Farm line,
until the night of the 2d April, when the word was received " On to
Richmond," and on the 3d it entered that renowned capital of the late
Rebeldom. It aided in putting out the conflagration, marched to Libby
prison and liberated some three or four hundred of our soldiers, placing
2,500 rebels in their stead, over which it stood guard for two weeks, when
it was sent to Williamsburg, where it has remained until sent home. It
has a most noble and glorious record The common council did a
wise act, in ordering the erection of a suitable dead house on the Alms
House farm. Frequently, when a pauper died his remains were placed
in the dead house, to await the coming of his friends. Sometimes the
remains were left there a week, and even longer in the winter time, and
common humanity demanded that such a receptacle should be, at least, of
decent fashion and substantial material. The little building that had
been used for this purpose was very much dilapidated, and for some time
the rats have found easy access to it. It has occurred that during one
night these vermin have nearly succeeded in gnawing through a cofiin
Mary Elizabeth Girvan died, aged 23. Minerva Whitney died, aged 20.
William H. Bowhall died, aged 24.
5. Air, h. 83, 1. 68 Margaret, wife of George Anderson, died,
aged 60. Harriet Putnam, wife of William H. Ross, died.
6. Air, h. 83, 1. 71 Thomas Butler died, aged 53. Joseph Gil-
son died, aged 59.
Sept.] Notes from the Newspapers. 263
7. Air, h. 72, 1. 64 Dr. Wm. Bay died, aged 92. He was born in
this city on the 14th day of October, 1773. He descended from the noble race
of Huguenots who fled from France to preserve their religious rights and
privileges, during the persecution under the French monarch, Louis the
Fourteenth. Dr. Bay's ancestry went to Holland, and thence to Ireland.
In 1720 his great grandmother came to America, with her two sons, Andrew
and William, and settled in Maryland. Xhe Rev. Andrew Bay preached for
a time in the Presbyterian Church in Beaver street, in this city. His
brother William remained in Maryland, and had a son John, the father
of Dr. Bay, who was born in 1743, and died in 1818. He was an edu-
cated lawyer, and distinguished for his integrity, courteous and generoua
hospitality. The mother of our departed friend, Ann William Bay, a
woman of great intelligence, sterling worth, and Christian virtues, at-
tained to the great age of one hundred years. In a refined and religious
home, formed by such parents, the youthful faculties of our friend were
developed, and his character fitted for his career of honorable usefulness,
and high moral integrity. In 1777 the parents of Dr. Bay removed to
Claverack, Columbia county, in this state, where he prosecuted his studies
until he entered Princeton College in New Jersey. On reaching his
senior year his health failed, and in 1794 he went to New York to study
medicine under the eminent Dr. William Pitt Smith. Soon after, this
distinguished physician fell a victim to the laborious and exhausting
duties of a large practice, and of the responsible office that he held as
health officer of the port of New York. In the early part of Dr. Bay's
practice he was at different times prostrated by nearly every disease that
he was called to prescribe for, among his patients. His strength was
wasted by several severe fevers. Twice he had the cholera, and once was
almost in a state of collapse. In the year 1797, just as he commenced
the practice of medicine at Claverack, he had such decided symptoms of
consumption, that he was obliged to take a voyage to the East Indies for
the restoration of his health. Yet he rallied from these various attacks
and the last thirty years of his life he enjoyed better health than he had
at any former period. In the year 1810 Dr. Bay removed from Claverack
to this city, bringing with him a high reputation as a skillful and success-
ful physician. He became connected with Dr. McClelland, who soon
after died, leaving him a large field of practice to be occupied at once.
He continued to discharge the active duties of his profession for a period
of sixty-eight years The Times and Courier which had been a
morning paper from its commencement, on this day appeared as an
evening paper, under the title of Evening Times Blanche Molinard,
wife of Wm. H. Elliot, died in New York, formerly of Albany.
8. Air, h. 78, 1. 57 Jacob Loatwall, Jr., died, aged 19.
9. Air, h. 64, 1. 61 Grant Weed died, aged 78.
10. Air, h. 63, \. 58 The Boston ferry boat, Thomas W. Olcott,
was partially destroyed by fire The last marks of respect were paid
to the remains of the late venerable Dr. Bay, from the North Dutch
church, llev. Drs. Sprague, Clark, and Wyckoff, took part in the solemn
and impressive services. Beside a large number of our more aged citi-
zens, the entire medical faculty of the city were present — thus indicat-
ing their respect for the memory of the much loved senior of the profes-
sion in this city. No man ever lived or died amongst us more universally
respected than Dr. Bay. He had reached the great age of ninety-two
264 Notes from tJie Newsimpers. [1865.
without a stain upon his personal or professional character. He was in
active practice in this city for more than fifty years, and during this
protracted period, he was the trusted friend and counsellor of, as well as
the professional attendant upon, most of the leading families of the city.
Of most genial temperament, and always in full and kindly sympathy
with his patients, he was ever welcome in the sick chamber and in the
family circle. The tears of two generations will bedew his honored
grave. — Journal Marv, wife of William Roarke, died, aged 50.
11. Air, h. 69, 1. 67.
12. Corner-stone of the new edifice for the congregation of the Fourth
Presbyterian was laid The People's Line folks laid the keel of a
new steam boat. She is to be fifteen feet longer than the St. John, five
feet wider, and will contain one hundred more state rooms. She is to
have three tier of the latter, one more than any other steamer ever built,
"With one hundred additional state rooms and other appointments to match
the new boat should be able to supply with rooms all the passengers who
present themselves. This is more than the St. John and Dean Richmond
has been able to do for the past two months. Although the new boat will
have three tier of state rooms, she will be only four feet higher than the
St, John. The dining hall is to be greatly improved, and so supplied
with ventilation that suppers may be partaken of with a comfort which
you look for in vain on any boat now on the river. The new boat will be
furnished in the best possible style, and will cost nearly one million of
dollars. This is a large sum, and yet as the new boat will able to earn
^5,000 per day, it will be seen that she will earn money enough to pay for
her construction in two hundred nights. Steam boating was never more
profitable than at this very moment. In the way of passengers and
freight, the People's Line were never more crowded than at the present
time. The day boats, Vibbard and Drew, are also coining money
Jeremiah Coakley died, aged 40. Catharine Moran died, aged 39. Catha-
rine Brady died, aged 86.
13. Mrs. Catherine Bigelow died. Patrick Dempsey died, aged 60.
Otis Tingley died atNaugatuck, Conn., aged 60 David H. Carydied,
aged 60.
14. William Feely died, aged 53.
15. Catherine, widow of Peter Johnson, died, aged 84.
16. Elizabeth Latimer, wife of Weare C. Little, died.
17. Henry McKenna died. Wotkyns Vanderlip died at Annapolis,
Md. Mrs. Mary Hallenbeck died, aged 80.
18. James Murray died, aged 68. Jane, widow of Lewis Lewis, died.
19. John Allen died, aged 69. Mary Courtney died, aged 70. Mrs.
Mary Morris died, aged 70. Catharine, wife of Christopher Lewis, died,
aged 23.
20. Air, h 58,1. 47 John McGrovern died at Fredericksburg, Va.
21. Air, h. 66, 1. 59. Henry W. Webster died, aged 49. John D.
Carroll died, aged 62.
22. Air, h. 73, 1. 60.
23. Air, h. 72, 1. 61.
24. Air, h. 72, 1. 61 Rev. Charles G. Ames, of the Unitarian
church, preached his farewell sermon.
25. Air, h. 71, 1. 54 Twenty years ago the basin was of some
importance, floating nearly all the commerce that was carried over the
Sept.] Notes from the Newspapers. 265
Erie canal, amounting to many millions annually. At that time it was
kept, ordinarily, in a clean condition, as it was the receiving reservoir
of all the filth from the sewers of the middle and north part of the city.
it was presumed that it was one of the causes of the cholera that visited
our city in the year 1832. It is well known that the disease first made
its appearance in the lower part of Columbia street. Be that as it may,
of late years nearly all navigating boats sailing the Erie canal enter and
leave the river at West Troy ; as a consequence, the contractor of this
section of the canal has failed to keep the basin properly cleansed, as he
should have done, causing the filth to accumulate so that at the present
time from Columbia street bridge north, it is nearly all dry land at low
water, except a small, narrow channel in the centre, emitting anything
but a healthy, pleasant odor. Rank and sickly vegetation is in several
places growing, and before long, if not properly cleaned and improved,
the basin will be among the things that were — a vast swamp and lazaar
place, from which will ooze forth miasmatic vapors that will spread terri-
ble pestilence to all in its vicinity ; and inasmuch as the cholera is ex-
pected to visit us next year, we call upon the board of health to examine
the matter and insist upon the auditor's drawing the attention of the
canal board to the omission of the contractor in not keeping the basin in
proper repair. — Times Andrew Williamson died at Utica on his
way to Ohio, aged 61.
26. Air, h. 72, 1. 55 John Gilligan died, aged 46.
27. Air, h. 58, 1,42. Ralph Smith died, aged 79. Mr. Smith
was a native of England. He came to this country about the year 1800
and settled in the city of Albany, where he continued to reside until his
death. He commenced life for himself at a very early age. Having
chosen mercantile pursuits as best adapted to his tastes, he entered the
store of the late James Grourley, then an extensive merchant on Wash-
ington avenue, and remained with him in the capacity of clerk until
about the year 1806, when he took a lease of a lot on Washington avenue
from the late Gov. Taylor, erected the store now still upon it, and con-
tinued to do business there with but slight interruptions until his death.
From the commencement and throughout a series of consecutive years he
did a prosperous business and accumulated a handsome fortune. But the
close of the war of 1812 left our merchants with large stocks of goods
upon their hands, at prices which proved ruinous to many, and Mr.
Smith suifered largely in consequence. But whether as principal or
security, all the paper containing his name was paid to the utmost. He
struggled hard through many years to pay, as security, the debts of others,
and nobly he accomplished his undertaking. Those who have had busi-
ness relations with him during any part of his protracted mercantile career,
will accord to him the high but merited praise of being an honest man.
It can be said of him as truly as of any, that he fought the great battle of
life as bravely and as much for the good of others, as any one amongst us.
He lived to become one of our most aged citizens; and when his time
had come to go hence to return no more, he died calmly and without a
struggle. None were with him in his last moments but the children of
his adoption ; but he had the satisfaction to receive, and they to bestow
those kind and unremitting attentions which throw a hallowed lustre
around the scenes of death, and soften all its pangs. His loss is sincerely
mourned, and his memory will be most aifectionately enshrined in the
Hist. Col. Hi. 34
266 Notes from the Newspapers. [1865.
loving hearts of those whose happiness ever seemed to be the highest
wish of his heart. — Journal Patrick Riely died, aged 79.
28. Air, h. 59, 1.44 William Leonard, of Wheeling, Va., was found
drowned. He left Richmond in the year 1862, to prevent being pressed
in the rebel service, came to this city and worked at his trade, that of
a tailor, for the firm of Parker & O'Brien, clothing merchants, on Broad-
way. Some time since he went to Saratoga Springs for the purpose of
engaging in work, and nothing was heard of him again until he was found
in the basin at the foot of Spencer street.
29. Air, h. 65, 1. 47 This being Michaelmas, the board of alder-
men, under the requirements of the city charter, met to elect a chamber-
lain and receiver of taxes. The present incumbents, Mr. J. C. Y. Paige
and James Mclntyre were reelected Martin Melvin died, aged 40.
30. Air, h. 68, 1. 51 The final and sad end of anti-rentism in
this county was reached last week by a judgment confirmed in a suit of
Van Rensselaer against Martinus Lansing, a respectable and wealthy
farmer of Greenbush. The papers were filed in the county clerk's office
in this city at four hours twenty minutes P M., Tuesday, and about the
same time Deputy Sherifi" G-riggs, with a party entered the premises,
drove out the inmates, and took complete possession. The farm is proba-
bly worth $20,000. This is probably a final and complete loss of the
premises to Mr. Lansing, and is a forerunner of what is likely to occur in
other cases now in litigation. Anti-rent put itself above the law. It
went into politics, and was ruined. It elected governors, judges, congress-
men, senators, legislators, sherifl's, and town and county officers, ruined
the Van Rensselaers, and worried them out of their handsome estate, was
petted and patronized as long as it had votes to give, and now after long
years of struggle the law finally puts its broad hand upon anti-rentism,
and hopelessly squelches it. The lawyers who have grown rich out of
it, and the politicians who have been boosted into office by its help
abandon it, and none are so poor as to do it reverence, least of all those
who have profitted most by it. — Troy News The valuation of real
estate in Albany county was $33,666,516; of personal estate, $10,939,880;
real estate in Rensselaer county, $21,373,077; of personal estate,
$8,107,931.
October 1. Air, h. 72, 1. 65 Catharine, widow of Jesse Peters,
died, aged 72. John Hamill died, aged 38. William Bray died, aged 25.
Margaret, wife of Alexander H. Schultz, died.
2. Air, h. 64, 1. 53 Alanson Lewis died, aged 38. Eliza Daly,
wife of James McFadden, died. Emma S. M. Olcott died, aged 17.
3. Air, h. 59, 1. 43, Gas pipes were laid across the State street
bridge to light the pier.
4. Air, h. 64, 1. 40 Lydia, widow of William Truax, died, aged 66.
5. Air, h. 49, 1. 42 The price of coal was $12 to $14 a ton.
6. Air, h 50, 1. 42 Phebe A. Chatterson, wife of John G. Hota-
ling, died. Mrs. Elsie Laraway died, aged 63.
7. Air, h. 52, 1. 40. Elizabeth, wife of William Pevers, died,
aged 39. Matthew Flanagan died, aged 50. Rose, wife of Patrick
Smith, died, aged 41. Charlotte, wife of Robert Powderly. died.
8. Air, h. 58, 1. 55 Gen. E. B. Bigelow died, aged' 64. George
C Green of Company G, 31st Mass. Reg., died, aged 24. Rose, wife
of Thomas McFadden, died, aged 25. Michael Burns, drowned, aged 47.
9. Air, h. 57, 1. 49 William McCaskie died, aged 7.8. Cynthia
Oct.] Notes from the Newspapers. 267
Shaw died. Stephen Haggeny died, aged 24. Maggie Lynch died,
aged 17. William Cassidy died, aged 26. , wife of Rev. Barnes
M. Hall, formerly pastor of the Garretson Station M. E. Church, died at
Newtonville.
10. Air, h. 61. 1. 53 William Lynch died, aged 40.
11. Air, h. 66, 1. 42 Honora Houlihan died, aged 57.
12. Air, h. 53, 1. 46 Letter boxes were placed in the street
lamp posts, for drop letters The rear wall of the old Grreen
street theatre fell while some repairs were being made The
Soldier's Refreshment Committee reported that they had fed from
the 18th of June to the 12th of October inclusive, fifteen thousand
and fifteen men, on their return from the war, at an expense of
$7,642.94; which sum had been obtained by private donations
George Victor Tycho Emerson, alias Holm, died in the Albany
Hospital. He was born at Rykawyck, Iceland, September 30, 1839,
and was the son of a Danish naval captain. Educated in the best
schools of Denmark, he became a telegraph operator, and came to Ame-
rica when a lad of seventeen, to join an enterprise for laying a line of
telegraph around the world, which had been projected by American par-
ties. The crisis of 1857 threw him upon the world destitute, and he
became a cigar maker. When the war of 1861 broke out, he joined
Company I, 1st N. Y. Vols., and served two years as sergeant. Taken
prisoner at Bull Run, he was paroled and sent to Annapolis where he
barely escaped alive from an attack of fever. Subsequently he acted as
captain of Company F, 53d Pennsylvania Militia for three months at
Gettysburg. After traveling through the western states he returned
eastward, and by chance stopped at Albany in the fall of 1864, in feeble
health and dependent upon strangers. Subsequently he recovered some-
what, and was employed in the census bureau in the spring of 1865, but
finally yielded to the disease which- for two years had been wasting his
constitution, and died of consumption on the date above mentioned. He
had acquired a large fund of knowledge from books and observation, and
excelled in scientific information, especially in mathematics and the
physical sciences. He left his effects and papers to Dr. F. B. Hough,
superintendent of the census bureau. His remains were removed to
Lowville, Lewis Co., for burial.
13. Air, h. 47, 1. 34 Charles J. Baker died, aged 21. James
McCall died, aged 42. Margaret, wife of Henry Patzig, died, aged 23.
14. Air, h. 46, 1. 32.
15. Air, h. 51, 1. 45 Consecration of Bishop John J. Conroy at
the Cathedral, of which full proceedings may be found in the Argus of
the 16th instant Mary, widow of John Slack, died, aged 77. John
Talbot died, aged 43.
16. Air, h. 47, 1. 43 Allen F. Peck died, aged 48.
17. Air, h. 45, 1. 46 Prudence Wells, wife of George W. Welsh,
died, aged 88. Annie Robertson, wife of Adam Cowieson, died, aged
62. Elizabeth Smith died, aged 19. Thomas Callendar died, aged 91.
18. Air, h. 48, 1.44 Sarah E. Storey died, aged 24. Patrick
Flynn died, aged 57.
19. Air, h. 55, 1. 50 Mary, wife of James McClane, died, aged 27.
20. Air, h. 62, 1. 49 David Ransom died, aged 91. Mary Ann
Beatty, wife of Thomas Henry, died, aged 29. Thomas Welsh died,
aced 38.
268 Notes from tlie Newspapers. [1865.
21. Air, h. 50, I. 40 Elizabeth Lewis, wife of Abram Pinckney,
died, aged (33. John McGovern died at the hospital in Petersburg, Va.,
aged 37.
22. Air, h. 45, 1. 34 The North Albany mission chapel was dedi-
cated, the sermon by Rev. Mr. Alden. pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist
church Michael McGrath died, aged 21. Oliver Thompson died,
aged 4(3.
23. Air, h. 46, 1. 42 The steam boat Chauncey Vibbard made
her last trip of the season as a day boat to New York A grotesque
spectacle appeared on State street yesterday morning. A body of men
in masks and in all sizes, colors, shapes and fits of garments, with accou-
trements of divers kinds, and muskets carried in all fashions, paraded
previous to going on a target shoot. They styled themselves the Water-
fall Guards — why, no one knows, unless it is by ridicule, to shame their
female friends out of a fashion regarded by many as ridiculous The
Albany Evening Post made its first appearance as an evening paper, pub-
lished by M. & E. Grifiin. at one cent a copy, claiming to be the only
penny paper in the state ...Mary, wife of John McNamara, died,
aged 42. Charles M. Brower died at Fort Snelling, aged 19.
24. Air, h. 48, 1. 30 Mrs. Lucy Harris died, aged 85. Harriet
Pearse, wife of John Ward, died, aged 39. Isabella Madden, wife of
Richard Canavan, died, aged 27. Olivia 0. Sheldon, wife of Nelson
Martell, died, aged 24.
25. Air, h. 40, 1. 30 Jane, widow of Robert Brew, died, aged
78. Marietta, wife of O. E. Culver, died, aged 29.
26. Air, h. 41,1. 34 Augusta Thies, wife of Nicholas Thauer,
died, aged 27. Lawrence Lamb died, aged 84.
27. Air, h. 44, 1, 32 A snow storm set in early in the morning
and continued throughout the day. There was two inches of snow at
daylight, but the temperature being above freezing point it did not
accumulate during the day, and wholly disappeared under a warm rain the
next day John Walsh died, aged 36,
28. Air, h. 35, 1. 32.
29. Air, h. 43, 1. 36..... The steam boat St. John, on her down trip
exploded a boiler, killed 11 passengers, and wounded 15 severely. Of
the persons killed, a Mrs. Wallaber and her two children belonged to
Albany., Ellen, wife of Arthur Laughren, died. Charles Whitney
died, aged 80.
30. Air. h. 39, 1. 33 Bridget Carlin died, aged 75. Sandford W.
Northrup died of wounds by the explosion of the St. John boiler, aged
31 Mrs. Mary Deal died, aged 103.
31. Air, h. 42, 1. 36 City Finances. — The state of our city
finances at the close of the last fiscal year was set forth in the reports of
the Chamberlain and Finance Committee, as follows :
Receipts and Dishiirsements at the Chamherlain s Office of the City of
Albany, from November 1, 1864, to November 1, 1865.
Balance of cash on hand, Nov. 1, 1864, $66,555 70
Receipts from Nov. 1, 1864, to Nov., 1, 1865, 905,457 60
Disbursements from Nov. 1, 1864, to Nov. 1, 1865, $883,210 77
Cash on hand, Nov. 1, 1865, 88,802 53
$972,013 30 $972,013 30
Nov.]
Notes from the Newspapers.
269
Receipts.
City Water Works, $91,218 49
Alms House 332 57
Assessments for streets and
drains, 32,292 29
City Poor, , 1,534 96
Contingents, 5,002 11
Street contingents, 1,717 20
District Schools, 18,949 76
Interest, 12,046 10
Court Special sessions, . . . 924 50
Police Court, 2,173 94
Rents and quit rents, 346 51
Commutations, ... 553 52
Markets, 1,077 00
Trustees general debt sink-
ing fund, 300 00
Surveyor's office, 37 00
Justices' court, 1,017 58
Redemptions, 1,308 99
Bonds and mortgages, .... 1,000 00
Real estate, 1,085 01
Dividends, 431 75
City taxes, 422,080 60
County of Albany, 32,779 12
Costs on assessments, 194 00
Temporary loans, 185,000 00
New York Central raU road
loan, 100,000 00
Ferry, 1,962 50
Certificate of city indebted-
ness, 92 10
$905,457 60
Disbursements.
City water works, $33,628 67
City water debt, interest ac-
count, 51,000 00
Alms House, 30,417 08
Assessment for streets, .... 44,877 58
Assessment for drains, .... 6,298 19
City poor 50,477 52
Contingents, 30,120 90
Street contingents, 29,816 02
Police department, 45,235 34
Fire department 34,016 02
District schools, 58,864 19
Interest, 44,657 63
City Hall 5,981 14
Court of special sessions, . . 100 00
Police court, 4,016 96
Markets, 2,064 33
Trustees general debt sink-
ing fund, 100,600 00
Ferry, 18,759 76
Surveyor's ofiice, 2,931 03
Printing and advertising,. 7,266 27
Justices' court, 3,412 86
Salaries, 14,437 53
County of Albany, 8 25
Elections, 2,312 00
City lamps, 41,344 43
Wells and pumps, 1,599 09
Industrial schools 527 50
Costs on assessments, 586 00
Temporary loans, 90,000 00
Certificates of city indebted-
ness, 738 45
Congress Hall block, 125,555 00
Redemptions, 1,561 03
$883,210 77
The amount of tax returned to collector of this district by United States Asses-
sor Treadwell, for the month of October, 1865, including also the Collector's
special list for the same month, was :
Manufactures and productions, $133,520 70
Slaughtered animals, 960 47
Gross receipts, 0 00
Auction sales, 30 97
Total monthly list, $134,512 14
Collector's list, 51,283 20
Total October, 1865, $185,795 34
Total October, 1864 147,069 87
Increase, $38,725 47
November 1. Air, h. 43,1. 32 Funeral of Mrs. Harriet E. Isdell,
wife of Henry P. Vi/'allaber, who, with her two children, was killed on the St.
John ; her age 26. Eliza, wife of Nicholas Bartlett, died, aged 21.
2. x\ir, h. 45, 1. 36 Mrs. Anna Eaton died, aged 29. Ann, wife
of James Vandenburg, died, aged 60. Louisa Hill, wife of Howard Mar-
vin, died at Port Jervis. John C. McLyman died, aged 84.
270 Notes from the Newspapers. [1865.
3. Air, h. 48, 1. 44.
4. Air, h. 47, 1. 11 L. A. Sheldon died, aged 44, and was buried
at East Worcester, N. Y.
5. Air, h 46, 1. 42 Bradford Rowe died, aged 60. Michael
Cherry was killed by being run over by the Central locomotive near
Broadway.
6. Air, h. 39, 1. 27 Nicholas A. Finagan died, aged 28. William
Fitzpatrick died, aged 45. Henry Quayle died, aged 27.
7. Air, h. 39, 1. 35 Election day. Ira Shafer was elected to the
senate, Clarke B. Cochran and Lyman Tremain to the assembly, Giles K.
Winne county clerk The weather was decidedly winterish. The
strong north-west wind that blew all day appearing to come directly from
the north pole. Ice was visible all along the flats in the river. This is
quite early in the season for its appearance Jacob Henry died, aged
64. Julia Weaver died, aged 22.
8. Air, h. 36, 1. 20 Elizabeth Fitch died, aged 80.
9. Air, h. 36, 1. 28 The St. John steam boat made her appearance
again, looking as good as new after the great disaster of her exploded boiler.
Up to this time 15 had lost their lives by the casualty.
10. Air, h. 42, 1. 32 John W. Conklin died, aged 53.
11. Air, h. 33, 1. 24 Mary E. Parke, wife of Isaac H. Pangburn
died, aged 33. John Sager died, aged 74.
12. Air, h. 30, 1.26 The mission chapel recently erected at Paige-
ville by the Baptist Missionary Union, was dedicated this afternoon, with
appropriate exercises. The dedicatory sermon was preached by Rev. Mr.
Bridgman, and the dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Alden. Rev.
Mr-. Twombly, pastor of the State street Presbyterian Church, also partici-
pated in the exercises. The edifice is large and commodious, and was
crowded to its utmost capacity. It is, beyond question, the neatest mission
chapel in the vicinity of this city Anna Rathbone, widow of David
M. Jewett, died.
13. Air, h. 37, 1. 35.
14. Air, h. 50, 1. 30 Mrs Margaret Douglas died, aged 77.
Francis Flynn died, aged 61.
15. Air, h. 54, 1. 35 Everyone is crying out against the expen-
siveness of living. What with the price of butter at fifty-four cents a
pound, flour at twelve dollars a barrel, coal fourteen dollars a ton, and wood
upwards of ten dollars a cord, prices have indeed reached the maximum.
Life is frightfully expensive at this time ; costly in necessaries, and costly
in show, but more costly for such appliances as are held to be indispensable
to one's appearance and position. A respectable suit of clothes is beyond
the reach of many a man's purse, while the procurement of fine clothing
is a matter of impossibility. According to the laws of modern society,
fashion is as absolute in her demands as are the demands of meat and
bread, so that between the high price of undeniable needs and the extra-
vagance of social requirement, economy is driven to the wall, and mode-
rate incomes find themselves at a heartrending disadvantage. No one can
get behind the scenes of most ordinary middle class families, without being
made aware of the hard hand-to-hand fight going on between inadequate
means and the prevalent passion for luxury and display. — Times.
NOY.]
Notes from the Newspapers.
271
Billofima.
1 piece of muslin, 34 yards
6 lbs. of coffee, 13c ,
24 yds. calico, 10c
1 lb. pepper
10 lbs. sugar, 8c.
10c. $3 40
72
2 40
10
80
5 yds. Canton flannel, 15c 75
1 silk handkerchief 1 00
BilloflSm.
1 piece of muslin, 34 yards, 70c $23 80
lbs. of coffee, 50c.
24 yds. of calico, 35c
1 lb. of pepper
10 lbs. sugar
5 yds. Canton flannel, 75c.
1 silk hankerchief
00
8 40
75
2 00
3 75
3 50
Total $9 17 Total $45 20
Same kind and quality of goods bought in 1860 for 9 17
The difference now $36 03
Catharine, wife of Patrick Maloney, died, aged 46. Edward Cahill
died, aged 39. Elizabeth Kegan died, aged 72.
16. Air, h. 53, 1. 38 William Stevens died, aged 51.
17. Air, h. 57, 1. 50 We are now in the enjoyment of truly de-
lightful weather — the Indian summer — as enchanting and lovely as was
ever experienced in this climate. A heavy dew fell last night, completely
drenching the streets, leading many to infer that rain had fallen
Hugh Clark died, aged 73. Mary Beresford died, aged 70. John J.
Ross, formerly of Albany, died in New York.
18. Air, h. 45, 1.41 John Carmody died, aged 96. John Madison
Moyrton died at Owasco, Mich, aged 38.
19. Air, h. 48, I. 38 Rose, wife of James McNally, died.
Jemima, widow of Sartelle Prentice, died in Brooklyn, aged 92; late of
Albany.
20. Air, h. 39, 1. 37 Mrs. Mary Jones died, aged 48.
21. Air, h. 40, 1. 39.
22. Air, h. 38, 1. 35 Margaret R. Lape, wife of James M. Percy,
died. Ellen Flanigan died, aged 55.
23. Air, h. 39, 1. 36 Edward Hand, superintendent of the Bank-
ing department, died, aged 51. Mr. Hand was a native of Durham,
Greene county, N. Y. His father, Mr. Alfred Hand, was well known
as an enterprising, public-spirited, and prominent citizen and merchant,
and at an early day, the subject of this notice exhibited a capacity which
gave assurance of future usefulness and distinction. Soon after he be-
came of age he entered into business at Buifalo, as a merchant, but after
continuing it for a few years, with a promise of remarkable success, the
great commercial crisis and revulsion of '37-8 overwhelmed him. He
then returned to his former residence in Durham, and continued for a
short time in business with his father. In 1839, he sought for and ob-
tained a position under Millard Fillmore, comptroller of the state, in the
Banking department, which was then under the superintendence and
control of the comptroller. Soon afterwards, the banking department
was organized as a separate and independent department, when Mr. •
Hand was appointed deputy superintendent, and continued to hold that
position until August last, when he was appointed by Governor Fenton
superintendent in place of Mr. Van Dyck. While engaged in his official
duties at New York city, he contracted a cold which resulted in pneu-
monia, and after a painful and severe illness of four or five weeks,
terminated his life. Mr. Hand was a model of diligence and faithful
attention to official duties. He enjoyed the entire confidence of the
272 Notes from tlie Newspapers. [1865.
bankers of the state, who had the best means of knowing his capacity ^
and worth. He possessed fine natural abilities, which had been im-
proved by thorough education and culture.
24. Air, h. 40, 1. 39 Michael Lyons died, aged 26.
25. Air, h. 41, 1. 38 Nicholas Cunningham died, aged 40.
Theresa, wife of Henry A. Hisgen, died, aged 46.
26. Air, h. 40, 1. 37 Bridget, wife of John Tallcut, died, aged
26. Eliza, wife of Thomas McLaughlin, died, aged 29
27. Air, h. 40, 1. 30 Edward Leslie died, aged 35.
28. Air, h. 39, 1. 29.
29. Air, h. 31, 1. 23.
30. Air, h. 29, 1. 25 Patrick Martin died, aged 23. Owen
Gallagher died, aged 23.
December 1. Air, h. 37,1.36 Bertha Elizabeth, wife of John
Henry Bradt, died, aged 24. Sarah Anderson died, aged 45. Stephen 0.
Parks died of an overdose of chloroform administered by himself to alle-
viate the pain of neuralgia.
2. Air, h. 36, 1. 30 Myndert Van Schaick, one of the oldest,
wealthiest, and most respected citizens of New York, died at his residence,
corner of Fourteenth street and Fifth avenue, after a short illness, aged
84. In 1825 he became a member of the firm of John Hone & Co.,
dry goods auctioneers, in which business he acquired a considerable for-
tune, which was afterwards increased by judicious investments in real
estate. In 1832 he was elected to the assembly. The following year he
was returned to the senate, and was reelected in 1835. He also held the
offices of alderman of the Fifth Ward, in 1833, and of assistant alderman
in 1835. In 1855 he was elected president of the board of Croton Aque-
duct commissioners, which position he retained until 1859. During Mr.
Van Schaick's term of office, the afi"airs of the Croton department were ad-
mirably administered. Mr. Van Schaick was descended from an old Dutch
family, who first settled in Albany. He was a man of sterling integrity
of character, and was possessed of great administrative ability. A mem-
ber of the Reformed Dutch Church, he took a lively interest in its
sabbath schools, and by his wealth and influence, greatly promoted their
efficiency. Mr. Van Schaick leaves a widow and a large family
Matthew Brumaghim, on trial for the murder of Charles Phillips at the
Delavan House in November, 1864, was acquitted Anna Maria, widow
of Alexander Sheldon, died at Amsterdam. Mrs. Lucinda C. Simons
wife of John B. Witbeck, died, aged 55.
3. Air, h. 40,1. 36 The Rev. Dr. Clark preached his third anni-
versary sermon at the North Dutch Church, reciting the following sta-
tistics : Membership added during the three years, 116 ; total membership,
650 ; connected with church and congregation, 295 families, embracing
1360 persons. The pastor has made over 2,000 calls during the three
•years. The rite of baptism has been administered to 49 children and 18
adults, and he has officiated at 53 funerals. Contributions for benevolent
objects and church purposes, including rentals of pews, amounted, in round
numbers, to $65,000. The sabbath school is in a high state of prosperity,
numbering 345 scholars, 50 officers and teachers, and a library of 1,000
volumes David Terry died, aged 83.
4. Air, h 44, 1. 40 Patrick Horan died, aged 53.
5. Air, h. 48, 1. 44 Phebe A. Long died, aged 24. Joseph
Mittaner died, aged 18.
Dec]
Notefi from the Newspapers.
273
6. Air, h. 38, 1. 28 The County Budget.— The following is. the
county budget, as prepared and reported to the board of supervisors by
Thos. Kearney, county treasurer :
State school tax $321,550 00
Support of poor at Alms
House, under contract
with the city of Albany,
as per estimate of the
chamberlain
Payment of jurors, justices,
constables and court
orders
Support of patients in Lu-
natic Asylum
PajTuent of supervisors
and officers
Salary of district attorney
Salary of assistant district
attorney
Salary of supt. of Peniten-
tiary
Salary of recorder of Al-
bany
20,000 00
17,000 00
6,000 00
12,000 00
2,800 00
1,000 00
2,500 00
00
Salary of coimty judge. . .
2,300 00
Salary of county treasurer
1,500 00
Expenses of clerk hire in
county treasurer's office
1,200 00
Salary of county physician
200 00
Salary of jailor
900 00
Night-watch at jail
650 00
Rent of county treasurer's
office
300 00
Salary of chaplain to jail
100 00
Salary of excise marshal
800 00
Salary of surrogate
2,500 00
Advance on county taxes
in 1865 to pay bounties
19,822 00
Salary of recording clerk
county court
375 00
Correcting enrollment
555 00
Total $315,352 00
Principal and Interest of County Bonds.
Deficiency of interest on county bonds (six month's interest, Sept.
1, 1865,) $77,987 75
Interest on $285,550 couuty bonds, issued in 1865, unprovided for
in tax levied in 1864 13,105 75
Principal of county bonds coming due March 1, 1866 700,100 00
Interest on county bonds for 1866. . .' 147,409 00
Interest on $30,000 loan of commissioners 2,100 00
Total $1,256,054 50
Less balance of cash and state stock on hand 472,190 68
$783,863
George Cullen died, aged 70. Maria Elizabeth Van Rensselaer died.
7. Air, h. 37,1. 31 Thanksgiving day. Snowstorm all day
Joel Marble, who for the past eight years had been superintendent of
the Albany Orphan Asylum, resigned, and was succeeded by the Rev.
Timothy Fuller, of Rochester. In a letter published herewith, the
managers of the Asylum render a tribute of gratitude, which, generous
as it is in expression, is fully deserved, to " the wise, faithful, assiduous
and energetic superintendence " of Mr. Marble; and not less warm and
respectful acknowledgment to Mrs. Marble. Our citizens share in this
feeling ; and their obligations extend beyond the time and the acts to
which the managers so gratefully refer. Mr. Marble, who came here in
1838, and took charge of School No. 2, on State street, was the first to
advocate the present educational system, adopted in 1844, by which the
schools were placed under the charge of a board, and opened free to
pupils. In 1854 he relinquished the school (in which he bad found
fifty pupils and left three hundred), and retired on a farm in Massa-
chusetts ; but after four years resumed his residence here, taking charge
of the Asylum at the head of Washington avenue, whose blooming
grounds and smiling children attest his paternal care. This charge he
Hist. Coll. Hi. 35
274 Notes from the NetDfi]pai}ers. [1865.
has now resigned, in order to take up his residence in New York
Mary Hinds, sister of the late Jacob Henry, died. Mary Maheta died,
aged 48. John Smith died, aged 80.
Air, h. 35, 1. 15 Wintry morning ...Under an order from
the provost marshal general, Capt. S. H. H. Parsons, provost marshal
of this district, made a full report of the work performed by him and his
subordinates since the office was instituted. The office was organized on
the 27th of May, 1863, Captain John 0. Cole being appointed provost
marshal. Captain Parsons succeeded Captain Cole on the 11th of Jan-
uary, 1861. There have been four calls for troops and one draft since
the creation of the office.
The total number of men drafted in the district was 4,244
The number of drafted men held was 1,674
The number of drafted men discharged for various causes
of exemption was 1,889
The number of drafted men that paid commutation was. . 1,161
The number that rendered personal service was 2
The number that were arrested for failing to report and
forwarded to the service was 6
The number of substitutes for drafted men enlisted by
Captain Cole was 388
The number enlisted by Captain Parsons 76
The total amoimt paid to sucli substitutes by principals
as their boimty was, under Captain Cole $60,100 00
Ditto imder Captain Parsons 18,000 00
The number of substitutes enlisted before a draft and to
the credit of principals liable to a draft, all under Cap-
tain Parsons, was 232
The amount of money paid to them by their principals,
and as exclusively their own, was 150,360 00
The total number of volunteers enlisted and mustered by
Captain Cole was 413
The total number of volunteers enlisted and mustered by
Captain Parsons 3,555
Making the total number of substitutes and volunteers
enlisted by both marshals 4,664
The total amount of money raised by the district for the
payment of bounties and the presentation money for
volunteers and substitutes (not including the amount
raised by voluntary subscription) and which has become
a tax upon the property of the district, is 4,205,065 45
The total amount of the above money (not including the
presentation fees) wliich has been paid to volunteers
and substitutes imder the supervision of the provost
marshal, has been, under Captain Cole 123,900 00
Ditto under Captain Parsons 2,603,000 00
Total $2,726,900 00
The total number who escaped from the head-quarters here under both
marshals was 33. The total number who escaped en route to the rendez-
vous was 21. At least one-half of the above number were retaken. The
largest number of recruits mustered in upon one day was 183. In a
period of ten days there were mustered in 932. The greatest number
forwarded in any day to the general rendezvous was 135. For several
days there were as many as one hundred forwarded each day. The
greatest number of guards sent in command of any detachment of re-
cruits, was 12. It was the practice of the marshal to refuse to enlist
Dec] Notes from the Newspapers. 275
any man who was believed to be dishonest in his purposes, and whose
intention was supposed to be to desert after receiving a bounty. A re-
cord was kept of such cases. The number thus rejected swells up to the
enormous figure of fifteen hundred. And yet, as the report states, this
number would have been much larger had not the well-known practice
of the marshal deterred hundreds from offering themselves at all. In
thus refusing to enlist men the marshal always gave them an opportunity
of establishing their integrity by certificates or other proof, and offered
to furnish the means to do it; but out of the above large number rejected
not a dozen ever came back with any such proof. As an instance of the
fearful extent of bounty jumping, it is stated that one of the men con-
victed of desertion, and now in our penitentiary, has voluntarily and
boldly stated that he " has jumped the bounty thirti/-tioo times." The
total number of deserters arrested was, under Captain Cole 235 ; under
Captain Parsons, 856 ; total, 591. The aggregate amount paid for
rewards and expenses in arresting deserters was $9,896.22. Since Jan-
uary last all the flagrant cases of desertion have been tried before the
court-martial ordered here by General Dix at the request of the provost
marshal. There have been tried thus far twenty-eight cases, in all but
one of which a conviction has followed, and in all but three a sentence to
the state prison. Some cases remain yet to be tried. There have been
but three escapes of deserters within a year past, all of whom have been
retaken Bernard McCormick died, aged 51.
9. Air, h. 25, 1. 21 Anna, wife of Simon Stroebel, died, aged 40.
10. Air, h. 81, 1. 25 The Rev. Dr. Wyckoff preached his fare-
well sermon to the church over which he had so long presided. For
twenty-nine years he had ministered in the pulpit of the Middle Dutch
church, and his sermon upon leaving the accustomed place was full of
touching tenderness and pleasant reminiscences. Among other thin.o-s
the venerable preacher said he had never during all his ministration here
been absent from the pulpit a single Sunday in consequence of sickness.
His successor. Rev. Joachim Elmendorf, was installed Albert
liathbone died in New York, aged 24. George W. Welsh died, aged 90.
11. Air, h. 88, I. 25 Sabina Miller died, aged 19.
12. Air, h. 89, 1. 33 The canals were closed by order, but the
weather being mild, boats that were en route were allowed to proceed to
their destination Dr. David Boyd died. Catharine, wife of Daniel
Carroll, died, aged 68.
Air, h. 46, 1. 82 The assessed valuation of the real and personal
property of the city and county of Albany was stated as follows :
WARDS. REAX. PERSONAL. TOTAL.
First Ward $1,144,799 $ $1,144,799
Second Ward 1,154,150 92,290 1,246,446
Third Ward 1,621,638 166,800 1,788,438
Fourth Ward 3,204,065 1,214,086 4,418,151
Fifth Ward 3,560,898 4,012,035 7,572,933
Sixth Ward 2,068,510 593,350 2,661,866
Seventh Ward 1,258,306 104,000 1,359,306
Eighth Ward 1,295,625 238,100 1,533,725
Nintli Ward 1,944,478 572,100 2,516,578
Tenth Waid 3,367,005 291,700 3,658,705
Total $20,619,474 $7,281,461 $27,900,935
276 Notes from the Newspapers. [1865.
TOWNS. ACRES. REAL. PERSONAL. TOTAL.
Berne 38,851 I 374,138 $ 79,977 $ 454,115
Betlilehem.... 88,117 1,937,666 156 250 3,098,916
Coeymans .... 30,566 1,045,075 181,946 1,227,021
Giiilderland... 32,501 745,373 94,388 839,760
Knox 26,191 271,530 71,137 343,667
New Scotland.. 36,086 1,083,015 108,104 1,191,119
Eensselaerville. 36,840 587,185 143,040 729,225
Westerlo 35,441 536,485 114,828 651,313
Watervliet. . . 34,869 2,237,865 321,300 2,559,165
" West Troy. 1,240,845 296,988 1,537,283
" Colioes,.... 1,958,920 118,206 2,077,126
Total Towns $12,017,596 $1,685,114 $13,702,710
Total Wards 20,619,474 7,281,461 37,900,985
Grand Total .$33,637,070 $8,966,575 $41,608,645
Assetsed Valuation for 1864.
Wards $30,803,388 $8,514,993 $28,817,275
Towns 12,115,266 1,524,888 13,640,154
Grand Total $32,417,549 $10,039,880 $42,457,429
A comparison of the assessed valuation of the present year with that
of 1864 shows an increase in real estate in this city of #317,191, and a
decrease in personal of ^1,233,531. There is a decrease in the valuation
of the real estate in the towns, compared with last year's valuation, of
$97,670, and an increase in personal of $160,226. Compared with the
grand total valuation in the wards and towns for 1864, there is a decrease
in the valuation for 1865 of $853,784.
14. Air, h. 38, 1. 30 The inspectors of the penitentiary appeared
before the board of supervisors with their annual report. It appeared that
the gross earnings of the penitentiary for the past year were $67,648, and
the expenses of carrying on the institution $46,268; leaving a profit of
$21,380. The number of prisoners in confinement was 506, of which nearly
half were negroes. They were mostly employed in making shoes
Annie E. Scrafi"ord died, aged 17. Michael Clarke died. He had re-
presented the Fifth Ward in the board of supervisors.
15. Air,h. 30, 1. 15 Thursday afternoon (14th) there was a sudden
change in the weather, and during the night it was intensely cold and con-
tinued so all this day. At 11 o'clock Thursday night the river was as free
from ice as in July. After that time ice commenced making, and at daylight
this morning the river was covered with floating ice which kept increasing
in quantity and thickness all day. The Dean Richmond arrived at the usual
hour and left again with a large load of freight, not to come up again unless
the weather should change Lucy, widow of Timothy B'assett, died,
aged 84.
16. Air, h. 21, 1. 12 Navigation on the Hudson was virtually at
an end. The cold weather of the past forty-eight hours had the effect of
giving the river a winter overcoat, which looked very likely to wear well
for a month to come. Consequently a number of boats were icebound
several miles below the city.
17. Air, h. 19, 1. 16.
18. Air, h. 23, 1. 16 Ruth Ann, wife of Wm. H. Buck, died, ased
49. Bridget O'Hanlon died, aged 68. Sidney Smith, died at Cincinnati
Dec] Notes from the Newspapers. 277
of consumption. He was stage manager of the Academy of Music, during
its opening season. He began his theatrical career in the old Albany
Museum. His death occurred after a protracted illness. Mr. Smith was
a talented actor, an accomplished manager and a genial gentleman. — Ex-
press.
19. Air, h. 32, 1. 23 The heavy rains of the previous night, and
the strong southerly winds of this morning broke up the ice in the river,
rendering navigation difficult, but not impossible. The steamer Norwich
came up the river and after lauding two laden barges, turned about and
steamed down the river Thomas Lyons died, aged 21, late of Co. D.,
91st Reg.
20. Air, h. 38, 1. 32 The following persons were elected directors
of the Albany and Schenectady Turnpike Company, for the ensuing year,
viz : Jacob H. Ten Eyck, Stephen Van Rensselaer, Richard Van Rens-
selaer, John Tayler Cooper, Volkert P Douw, David I. Boyd, Orlando
Meads, Norman Dings, and Andrew E. Brown Mrs. Elizabeth Plumb
died, aged 84. Maria Lange died, aged 36. Philip Ford, late of Albany,
died at Little Falls, aged 77. Robert Stephens died at sea, aged 45.
21. Air, h. 29, 1. 24 Three or four inches of snow having fallen
during the night, and the ground being well frozen, winter seemed to have
fairly set in, and the sleighing was good James Muir died, aged
78. Ann, widow of William Connersdied, aged 45. Harrison L. Kewin
died, aged 24,
22. Air, h. 30, 1. 9 Michael Moran died, aged 48.
23. Air, h. 20, 1. 12 The river was now completely closed for a
considerable distance down the river; but the ice was not strong enough
to cross on, and the ferries were still running Margaret Beattydied,
aged 27.
24. Air, h. 21, 1. 15 The Rev. J. S. Kennard was installed pastor
of the Calvary Baptist Church.
25. Air, h. 33, 1. 29 The Pine Grove Presbyterian Church, situ-
ated on the Schenectady Turnpike, was dedicated Sunday morning. A
large concourse of citizens were present. Rev. Dr. Darling preached the
sermon Amelia, wife of Seth Griffin, died, aged 58.
26. Air, h. 38, 1. 28 Catharine, widow of Matthew Naley,died.
27. Air, h. 47, 1. 33 The property lately owned and occupied by
the Washington Avenue Baptist Church, was sold to Anthony John-
son, who proposed to convert it into a piano forte manufactory For
several days prior to Christmas the weather was all that a reasonable per-
son could desire. The air was sufficiently frosty to render it invigorating
and keep the snow in good sleighing condition ; but that capricious gentle
man, the clerk of the weather, ordered us a spell of slush, mud and
London fog. The ice on the river was rotten and unsafe, and skating
received a death blow ; the wind got round to the north, and the weather be-
came colder, but not sufficient to stiffen the mud in the streets Andrew
Joy died, aged 65. Elisha McDonald died, aged 21. Mary E., wife of
Joseph Lyon, died. Mary Lyall died, aged 26.
28. Air. h. 52, 1. 35. The mild weather and the rain that had fallen,
caused quite a freshet in the river, and the ice broke up and commenced
moving down. The water was three to five feet below the level of
the pier, and a breaking up was not anticipated. The ice, however, had
been so greatly weakened that the pressure of water caused it to give way.
278 Notes from tli e Newspapers. [1866.
Just before the breaking up, a large number of men were at work on
the western span of the new rail road bridge, the span next west of the
draw, which is about two hundred and fifty feet in length. A large
number of piles had been driven in the river on which a working platform
had been built to enable the men to work. The trestle work across the span
which was of very heavy timber, was nearly completed, but the piles had
not been removed. When the ice moved down against the piles the pres-
sure was so great that they could not resist it and were quickly carried
away. The tressle work, being in some way attached to the piles, gave
way with a crash and was precipitated into the river. As it fell the
timber was badly broken and floated down the river Benedict
Lewis died in New York.
29. Air. 36. 1.32 Mary Ryckman, wife of Alex. W. Gregory,
died, aged 46. Catherine Ann Jacobs died, aged 20.
30. Air. h. 35, 1. 21.
31. Air. h. 21, 1. 20 The total receipts of the year, at
the Chamberlain's ofiice was $905,457.60. The disbursements were
$883,210.77. The city debt was $1,483,250, the water debt being
$850,000.
1866.
January 1. Air, h. 33, 1. 23 ...The time honored customs of the
day were observed with great hilarity Harriet H., wife of George
W. Butts, died. Mary, wife of John Ryan, died, aged 35. James S.
Gould, son of Job Gould, formerly of this city, died at King's Ferry,
Cayuga Co., aged 66.
2. Air, h. 37, 1. 27 Meeting of the legislature; Hon. Lyman
Tremain elected speaker of the house of assembly Mary Selick died,
aged 22.
3. Air, h. 30, 1. 16 Some time since, the proprietor of the De-
lavan House, Theophilus Roessle, rendered to the city a bill of some
fourteen hundred dollars for the feeding of troops, then on their way to
the seat of war. The bill was regarded as excessively exorbitant, and
payment was refused. Mr. Roessle sued the city for the amount. This
morning the case was decided against the city, and deputy sherifi" McGinty
took possession of the common council chamber and all the property
therein, consisting of the portraits of the governors of the state, desks,
chairs, etc., to satisfy the amount of the judgment The Baptist Church
in Washington avenue was bought by the catholics. Price $8,000. If
the catholics keep on they will own all the churches in the city, forcing our
protestant friends to do up their services in the park or on the State street
bridge. By the way, why do our church people build beyond their means,
and give mortgages which must sooner or later end in a forced sale or a
foreclosure. — Eveniny Post James McGregor, formerly of this city,
died at Johnstown, aged 70.
4. Air, h. 28, 1. 22.
5. Air, h. 29, 1. 4 below zero ; other thermometers indicated — 5°
Levi Phillips died, aged 66. Mrs. Ann Gilligan died, aged 21. Hannah
Rowe died, aged 76.
6. Air, h. 12, 1. b; thermometer indicated — 6° The river was
now strongly bridged, and teams could safely cross on the ice for the first
time this winter Bridget Markey died, aged 50.
Jan.]
Notes from the Newspapers.
279
'7. Air, b. 10. 1. — 7 Thermometer indicated 10° below zero at
noon.
8. Air, h. 2, 1. — 14 This was a bitter cold day and the previous
night was by far the coldest of the season. Many of the early risers
felt the keen atmosphere creeping in their houses, and upon examina-
tion found the water pipes frozen. Colder weather has been experienced
in this latitude, but yesterday and this morning the atmosphere was by
far too cold for comfort. At sun-rise this morning the thermometer
ranged 16° below zero, and in some parts of the city thermometers ranged
as low as 26° below zero. In glancing over the record of past years, we
find the following :
1857, January 21, —18
1835, December 16, 23
1840, January 17, 23
1859, January 10, 18
1859, December 2J
1861, January 13,
1861, February, . .
1866, January 8,..
-16i
16
16
At 10 o'clock this morning, says Mr. Joel W. Andrews, the true height
of the standard barometer after applying the usual corrections, stood at
31.130 inches. This shows a greater elevation of the barometer column
than I have ever known recorded in this locality. On the 17th of Janu-
ary, 1859, it was recorded at 30.992 inches in this place, and at other sta-
tions, Boston, Mass., and New York, very nearly the same, but no reports
over thirty-one inches. The observation, to-day, is one of very rare
occurrence in any locality on the general level of earth's surface.
9. Air, h. 5, 1. — 4 Some ten years ago a society connected with the
Academy resolved to have an annual supper (and sleigh ride if possible)
every 9th of January, until only one member was left alive. The
members pledged themselves to lay aside all engagements, save those
arising from sickness, and to attend the annual supper. Time rolled
on, the 9th of each January came and was celebrated : some members
left the city. That lessened the number present at the reunion. By-and-
by came a death, the first. Then more members departed from the Aca-
demy to seek their fortunes. Then came more deaths. Still the annual
meeting was large, and the society assumed the task of erecting a monu-
ment to Dr. Beck. At the reunion on January 9th, 1865, twelve mem-
bers were alive and well, and present. On the evening of January 9th,
1866, two men sat in solitary state at the familiar board. The members
were all young in years, apparently destined to live a long and happy life,
yet the two sat drearily looking at ten empty chairs, their memory peo-
pling them with familiar forms. The usual order was gone through with ;
correspondence from distant members was read, the Rallying Song was
sung. And the grim humor of an election, one being chosen president,
the other secretary and treasurer, took place. And when the two shook
hands and separated, each one said in his heart : " Shall I be alone at the
reunion next year ; or will my comrade be alone ; or will there be no
meeting ?" It was a solemn question.
First National Bank. — Directors : Thomas Schuyler, Matthew H. Read,
Adam Van Allen, Charles H. Adams, Frank Chamberlain, G. A. Van
Allen, Noble H. Johnson, Horace D. Hawkins, Samuel Schuyler. In-
spectors : Alfred Van Santvoord, Edward Robinson, William H. Taylor.
Commercial National Bank — Directors : James I). Wasson, Robert
H. Pruyn, Ezra P. Prentice, Eliphalet Wickes, James N. Ring, Archibald
280 Notes from the News]japers. [1866.
McClure, Peter Cagger, Peter Monteath, Robert L. Johnson, Benjamin
C. Raymond, Thomas P. Crook, Jeremiah J. Austin, Alfred Van Sant-
voord.
Merchants' National Bank of Alhany. — Directors : John Tweedle,
Richard Vdn Rensselaer, Robert A. Forsyth, Joseph H. Bullock, A. C
Puling, Borden H. Mills, Charles B. Redfield, Geo. A. Wolverton, Nathan
D. Wendell. Inspectors: Jesse C. Potts, C. W. Armstrong, James
McMartin.
Union National Bank.— Directors : Billings P. Learned, Wm. N. Strong,
Charles W. Durant, Amos P. Palmer, William L Learned, Daniel T.
Charles, Alfred Wild, Chauncey Vibbard, James W. Eaton, Chas. E.
Gifford, Edwin Andrews, A. E. Stimson, B: A. Sweet. Inspectors:
James C. Cook, J. A. Post, J. H. Rice.
New York State National Bank. — Directors : Rufus H. King, Franklin
Townsend, William Adams, John H. Van Antwerp, J. Howard King,
Samuel H. Ransom, David I. Boyd, Harmon Pumpelly, Jeremiah Water-
man, Franklin Edson, Charles B. Lansing. Inspectors: George Dexter,
Ernest J. Miller and Jesse C. Potts.
At a subsequent meeting of the directors, Messrs. Rufus H. King and
Franklin Townsend were reelected president and vice president.
National Mechanics and Farmers' Bank — Directors: Thomas W.
Olcott, Alanson Sumner, George B. Hale, Theo. F. Humphrey, Charles
Newman, John J. Olcott, Alden March James B. Jermain, Wm. H.
DeWitt, Jacob H. Ten Eyck, Thos. Olcott.
National Albany Exchange Bank. — Directors : James McNaughton,
Wm. McElroy, William Gould, Christopher W. Bender, Amos Pilsbury,
Lansing Merchant, S B. McCoy, Wm. G. Thomas, Lemon Thomson
John O'Connell died, aged 33. Catharine, wife of Roger McGrath died,
aged 36.
10. Air, h. 9, 1. 6.
11. Air, h. 26, 1. 15 Annie Adair, wife of W. W. Smith, died,
aged 25. Honorah, widow of Jeremiah Coockley, died, aged 70. Eliza
Jane McKown, wife of George S. Hamill, died. William Tingle died,
aged 21.
12. Air. h. 37, 1. 27 David Gillan, died, aged, 79. James Mur-
taugh died, aged 33. John D. Turnbull died aged 58. Honora Gorman
died, aged 28.
18. Air, h. 35, 1. 31 Fillmore G. Hulse, died, aged 38. Abram
J. Johnson died, aged 69. Andrew J. Clicker died, aged 36.
14. Air, h. 39,1. 20 ..AbbieE. Lee, wife of Lyman E. Cline,
formerly of Albany, died at Phelps, N. Y.
15. Air, h. 21, 1. — 5 Ann, wife of Michael Hageny, died, aged
30. Augusta, wife of Peter J. McGoddrick. wife of
Oscar Tyler died, aged 62.
16. Air, h. 13, 1. — 5 A few inches o fsnowfell, covering the bare
earth Philip Mills died, aged 76. He was one of the few surviv-
ing veterans of the battle of Waterloo, and was one of the recipients of a
silver medal from his majesty's government for his bravery on that
memorable day. He served nine years in the Grenadier Guards, which
regiment was in attendance at the funeral of Princess Charlotte, only
child of George the Fourth, in the year 1817. He likewise served five
years on the metropolitan police of London. Mr. Mills was born in
Jan.] Notes from the Newspa]jers, 281
England, town of Hamilton, county of Surrey, and emigrated with the
intention of going to Canada, but settled in Albany in 1835. He brought
letters of introduction from the officers of his regiment, from his superin-
tendent of police to Major G-eneral Colgrave and Lieutenant-Colonel W,
Rowan, then on duty in Upper Canada. At the urgent request of his
friends he was introduced to the Prince of Wales while sojourning in
this city. Two of the prince's suit were attached to the regiment to
which Mr. Mills formerly belonged. These letters were then opened for
the first time, and contained very flattering evidences of his conduct as a
soldier and member of the police force. The prince, the Duke of New-
castle, and Lord Lyons, then British minister at Washington, felt deeply
interested in meeting with the old soldier, who shed tears at such an out-
burst of expressions of sympathy in his behalf, as he was the only veteran
of Waterloo they hq,d met with in their travels through the states. He
left a widow, a much respected and esteemed lady, who has enjoyed his
social companionship for nearly fifty years. Though in humble circum-
stances, he enjoyed the respect of all classes of our citizens who had the
pleasure of his acquaintance. Almira Beebe, wife of Denice Cady, died,
aged 41. Thomas Gr. Spencer died at Richmondville, aged 58, formerly
of Albany.
17. Air, h. 25, 1. 17, James Tiernan died, aged 52. Edward
Kimmey died, aged 23. Hugh J. Rowland died, aged 53.
18. Air, h. 29, 1. 27 We are sorry to hear that Mr. Chas. T.
Smyth is about to remove from Albany and take up his residence in one
of the eastern towns. Mr. Smyth is one of our oldest merchants, having
been engaged in business on the dock upwards of a quarter of a century,
and not one has retired with a more honorable record for probity and
liberality. He has been president of the Board of Trade, and has re-
ceived from his fellow merchants many other evidences of their confi-
dence and friendly consideration. — Argus Sarah Ann Patrick,
wife of John J. Bradt, died, aged 34. Sarah Lawton died, aged 66.
Patrick Welsh died, aged 95. Patrick Hanlan died, aged 47.
19. Air, h. 46, 1. 27 Richard O'Connell died, aged 50. Bridget,
wife of Thomas O'Brien, died, aged 53. Mary Elizabeth Wise died, aged
15. On Thursday, after returning to her dinner she asked her mother if
she could not go skating, stating at the same time that she had a headache,
and that she thought a little exercise would make her feel better. She
went, and after coming home remarked that she had not benefited much
by the time spent on the ice, as she still had a severe headache. Her
mother then advised her to go to bed, and she went, and never rose again.
Yesterday morning, after nine o'clock, the unfortunate girl expired.
20. Air, h. 40, 1. 33.
21. Air, h. 43, 1. 14 Carrie, daughter of the late Philo K. Cole,
died, aged 24. Sarah Stuart, wife of Robert Daly, died, aged 73. Patrick
Matthews died, aged 36.
22. Air, h. 18, 1. 13 Peter Fitzpatrick died, aged 57. Ellen,
wife of Thomas Welsh, died, aged 63.
23. Air, h. 24, 1. 19.
24. Air, h. 26, 1. 16.
25. Air,h, 25, 1.23 Margaret Murray, formerly of Albany, died
in New York.
Hist. Coll. Hi. 36
282 Notes from the NeiDspapers [1866.
26. Air, h. 28, 1.26 Sarah, wife of TerrenceReily, died, aged 43.
27. Air, h. 28, 1. 19 The Cohoes Cataract of the 27th, speaking
of Albany, says : " There are said to be 40,000 persons in the city who
are reached by neither the church nor the sabbath school. Measures are
about to be taken to Christianize this heathen element. If the above be
true the city really needs a reenforcement of clergymen, Sunday school
teachers and good and benevolent people generally, or else Cohoes needs
a more truthful editor. — Argus .Dr. C. B. O'Leary, who went off in
1861 with the lamented Col. Bryan, and who has been all through the
war acting as surgeon and physician for government, and since the
capture of Savannah has been there acting as assistant post physician,
now returns to his old friends and reopens his office in Herkimer street
for the practice of his profession. — Arg\is Mrs. Catherine Davidson
died, aged 86. Andrew Tracy died, aged 52.
28. Air, h. 22, 1. 4 The Reverend Father Duffy, of St. Mary's
Church, preached his farewell sermon yesterday. It was brief and stir-
ring, and there was hardly a dry eye in the church. He leaves for Salina
this week, and is about to take charge of the next oldest church to
St. Mary's in the diocese of Albany. May his field of labor be pleasant. —
Argus Sophia, wife of B. Reitzenberg, died, aged 42.
29. Air,h. 17, I 12 Rev. Eliphalet Nott, D.D., LL.D., president
of Union College, and for several years pastor of the First Presbyterian
church in this city, died at Schenectady, aged 93. He was born of highly
respectable parentage, in Ashford, Conn., on the 25th of June, 1773.
His father was a country merchant on a moderate scale, but was able to
earn a respectable support for his family. His earliest intellectual deve-
lopments were quite extraordinary. When he was but four years old, he
had read through the Bible, and had committed considerable portions of
it to memory. His father, being now a farmer, designed to train the son
to the same occupation ; and several of his early years were actually spent
on his father's farm ; but his insatiable desire for knowledge led him to
devour every book that came within his reach. He lost his mother at
the age of about twelve, and shortly after returned to Franklin to live with
his brother, who meanwhile had become possessed of a small farm. Here
he worked during the summer, and studied in the winter under his
brother's instruction. At sixteen and seventeen he taught a school for
two successive winters in the neighboring parish of Portapang, and at
eighteen took charge of the Plainfield Academy, and at the same time
prosecuted his classical studies under the Rev. Dr. Benedict, to whose
daughter he was subsequently married. Here he remained, it is believed,
for a year or two, until he entered Brown Univ<-rsity. His connection
with the college continued but about one year ; but, during that time, he
was at the head of his class both in mathcniatics and the languages. He
graduated out of due course in 1795. He returned now to his brother's
at Franklin, and, after studying theology under his direction for about
six months, was assigned to preach by the Congregational association of
New London county. He was immediately sent on amission by the asso-
ciation which had licensed him, into the then destitute part of New York,
bordering upon Otsego lake. After laboring a c uple of months in dif-
ferent places in that thinly inhabited region, he accepted an invitation to
settle at Cherry Valley, in the double capacity of preacher and teacher.
The flourishing academy which still exists in that town he was instru-
Ej;? t.yAIlJlurand.
WMWo miLllWMMMT m(BTT BM. ILILm
Jan.] Notes from the Newspapers. 283
mental in establishing. After having remained two or three years at
Cherry Valley, he had occasion to visit his friends at the east, and on the
way stopped at Schenectady to pass the night. As it happened to be
the evening of the weekly lecture, he attended and consented to perform
the service; and Dr. John Blair Smith, then president of the college,
happening to be present, and much interested in his discourse, proposed
to him to become a candidate for the pulpit of the First Presbyterian
church in Albany, and through his influence an invitation to supply that
pulpit was soon after sent to him. After preaching two sabbaths, a call
to become their pastor was presented to him ; and though not entirely
unanimous, on account of a prejudice which some of the Scotch had
against Yankee ministers, he accepted it, in the hope of being able to
conciliate those who were disposed to stand aloof from him. At the time
of his settlement, he had but two or three written sermons, having been
accustomed to preach from short notes ; but as the sight of any manu-
script, no matter how brief, was offensive to Scotch hearers, he abandoned
his notes altogether, and began to commit his sermons to memory, and
this practice he continued through his whole subsequent life. From the
commencement of his labors here, he had a well nigh unprecedented
popularity, and among his greatest admirers were Alexander Hamilton,
Brockholst Livingston, and others of the same class. After having served
this congregation most acceptably for five yeais, he was chosen, in 1804,
president of Union College. This appointment he accepted, and has
filled the place with great honor during the long period of sixty-one
years. To give an account of all the plans of public usefulness, in the
way of intellectual improvement and moral reform, with which he has
been connected, would require a volume. It is not too much to say that
he has been emphatically one of the great spirits of his time. His stu-
dents, scattered all over the country, have regarded him with an affection
and veneration bordering upon idolatry. His occasional efforts in the
pulpit, whether in the country or in the city, have always attracted, and
sometimes well-nigh entranced, his hearei's. The vigor of both his mind
and body continued until a very late period, but for the last two or three
years he has been gradually declining, and for some months past has been
reduced to nearly the mental imbecility of childhood. His long and
splendid career has closed amidst the most affectionate and grateful
attentions and benedictions. He had held the ofllice of president of the
college sixty two years. — Evening Journal A deep religious interest
is prevailing in many sections of the country. We are glad to observe strong
indications that Albany is not to be passed over in the general awakening.
A few days since we directed attention to the neglected portion of our
city, and mission movements are already in active operation. A consulta-
tion of city pastors and active laymen has been had, from which good
results are already apparent. The Young Men's Christian Association is
not to be left longer a burden on the hands of a few. The good already
accomplished will be continued by a strong and earnest band, who will
receive the hearty cooperation of hundreds of active Christians. The
North Dutch has voted to employ a city missionary, and its young men
are aroused to the necessity of energetic action. The State street Presby-
terian Church, also, proposes to enter into the mission work, and employ
a city missionary. The First Presbyterian Church has resolved to esta-
blish and maintain a Mission Sunday school south from the church. la
284 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
every direction, the churches are moving. The Baptists, who are fre-
quently alluded to in all consultations on this subject, as the pioneers in
this mission work, are strengthening their stakes, and the Methodists are
widening the influence of their numerous and successful mission schools.
The churches themselves cannot long remain uninfluenced by this awaken-
ing. Indeed, already, in the Calvary Baptist Church, a strong interest
prevails, and several inquiring ones have arisen in the prayer meetings.
There has been no extra efi"ort; the meetings being confined to the two
usually held on Wednesday and Friday evenings. — Journal
Michael Ryan died, aged 60.
30. Air, h. 23, 1. 21 The receipts of flour and grain at this port
during the years 1864 and 1865, were as follows :
1864. 1865. 1864. 1865.
Flour, bbls.,.. 1,190,000 1,014,600 Barley, bu.,.. . 3,169.200 4,551.600
Wheat, bu.,.. 15,916,700 10,579,200 Rye, bu., 647,200 1,350,900
Corn, bu.,. . . .10,352,400 18,699,900 Oats, bu., 13,730,100 10,847,500
Henry C, son of the late Solomon Southwick, died, aged 58.
31. Air, h. 31, 1. 24 The amount of tax collected as internal
revenue for the month of January, in this district, was as follows :
Manufactures and productions, $120,889 53
Slaughtered animals 947 38
Gross receipts, rail roads, theatres, etc., 29,623 72
Sales, auctions and brokers, 84 19
Licenses, 1,544 50
Incomes, 3,365 28
Legacies and successions, 4,644 67
Articles in schedule A, watches, etc., 13 00
Unassessed penalties returned by the collector,... . 474 23
Total, January, 1866, $161,586 44
Total, January, 1865, 149,288 25
Increase, $12,298 19
February 1. Air, h. 32, 1. 20 John Armiston died, aged 24.
Mary Callanhan died, aged 18.
2. Air. h. 29, 1. 15 At an election of ofl^icers of the St. George's
Society, the following persons were chosen for the ensuing year : William
Lacy, president; Wm. H. Taylor, first vice-president; Eichard Bygate,
second vice president; John H. Ingmire, treasurer; Thomas P. Way,
recording secretary ; Henry Rowland, financial secretary; William Tay-
lor, physician; Rev. William Tatlock, chaplain John Armstrong
died, aged 23. Philander Coley died in Brooklyn, aged 69 ; formerly
alderman of the 10th ward.
3. Air, h. 22, 1. 9 Virginia Ensign died, aged 15. Ann Fitz-
patrick died, aged 80.
4. Air, h. 22, 1. 11 Sophia Moss died, aged 80.
5. Air, h. 19, 1. 2 The weather had changed from a moderate to a
decidedly cold temperature ; the snow had almost entirely disappeared,
and sleighing was done on bare stones Mary, widow of Charles
Enus, died, aged 43. Susan S. Irons died, aged 55.
6. Air, h. 14, 1. 6 Annual election of the board of trade. Charles
T. Shepard, president; Wm. H. Taylor, first vice president ; John H.
Russell, second vice president; William Lacy, secretary; Edmund L.
Feb.] Notes from the Newspaijers. 285
Judson, treasurer ; Stephen B. Congdon, Charles H. Requa, Bradley
Nichols, Harvey A. Dwight, Samuel Rankin, A. Combs, managers
Margaret Feenan died, aged 68. David V. N. Radcliff died, aged 67.
He was apparently in his usual health and, we are told, was on the streets.
While in his house last evening he was taken suddenly ill, and at 11^ o'clock
died from disease of the heart. Many years since he came to this city
from Poughkeepsie (where he had been judge of Dutchess county), and
rapidly gained eminence and a fortune in his profession, that of the
law. He had been a member of the assembly, and supervisor of the
Sixth ward for a number of years. — Times Anna Euphemia, wife
of Rev. E. A. Huntington, D.D., died at Auburn, aged 49. Mrs. Hunt-
ington was a daughter of Rev. Dr. Van Vechten, of Albany, and grand-
daughter of the late distinguished Dr. John M. Mason, of New York.
The first sixteen years of her married life was spent in the city of Albany,
where her husband was pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church, now
under the care of Dr. Halley. From there she removed in the year
1855 to Auburn, Dr. Huntington having been elected to the chair of
Biblical criticism in the Theological Seminary. She was not of very
robust constitution ; her health had been delicate for some years, and
since November last she had been confined to her bed. She met her
end with the utmost tranquillity, expressing with her latest articulate
accents her unwavering hope and trust in her Redeemer.
7. Air, h. 23, 1. zero Catharine E., wife of Jacob M. Slinger-
land, died, aged 25.
8. Air, h. 22, 1. 12 Snow began to fall in the previous night,
and continued all this day, leaving a bed of eight or ten inches, the most
that had fallen during the winter.
9. Air, h. 30, 1. 22 David Moore died, aged 68. Annie Arkels,
wife of George W. Simond, died at Youngstown, Ohio, a^ed 22.
10. Air, h. 29, 1. 27 James Callahan, died, aged 53.
11. Air, h. 36, 1. 31 The semi centennial celebration of the Second
Presbyterian Sunday school v/as held. The fiftieth anniversary of any
Sunday school in this country is a rare thing j for fifty years ago, such
schools were a comparative novelty; for not many churches had, so long ago,
become imbued with the spirit, or impressed with the greatness of the work.
The Second Presbyterian church of this city was an exception to the general
rule. The work was entered upon with zeal and hope, and has been con-
tinued from that day to this, with results which will only be revealed in the
last day. The Second Presbyterian church was organized iu 181 6, under the
pastoral supervision of the Rev. Dr. Chester, who was succeeded, in 1829, by
the Rev. Dr. Sprague, who still survives, the venerable and beloved pastor
of the flock. From their first organization, the members of this church
evinced marked zeal iu the cause of religion, and readily engaged in the
Sunday school work. In October, 1816, the session formally endorsed
the system, and adopted, as its own, the school for some months previously
held in a carpenter's shop, on the corner of Chapel and Steuben streets,
under the supervision of Messrs. Dillingham, James McClure and Hutton.
The school was transferred to the Lancaster school room ; thence to the
Uranian Hall, on the site of the present Female Academy; thence to the
Mechanics' Academy, corner of Chapel and Columbia streets; thence to
the old Albany Library building, corner of Chapel and Steuben streets ;
thence to Masonic Hall, corner of State and Lodge streets, and from
286 Notes from the Newspa;pers. [1866.
thence to the rooms of the church. When Mr. Dillingham removed from
the city, Benjamin F. Butler became its superintendent. During the
attempt to break down the prejudices against Sunday schools, which
existed in the minds of many respectable lamilies, Mrs. Governor Clinton
sent her children to the school. But it was a long time before these
schools were looked upon as anything higher than places of instruction
for the very poor. This school had no library until 1826, and Archibald
McClure, still a teacher, was the first librarian. Two others of the
teachers of that day are still in the school, viz : John Winne and George
C. Treadwell. The contributions of the school since 1847, have resulted
in the organization of five hundred schools in the southwest. Mr. Mc-
CuUoch, of Kentucky (of the American Sunday School Union), is one of
its most zealous almoners. Tbe school will soon rejoice in the possession
of its new chapel, a spacious and beautiful edifice, now nearly completed.
As it has waited for it fifty years, it deserves to enjoy it. — Journal.
Catharine, wife of John Dunn, died.
12. Air, h. 42, 1. 34 A thaw followed the snow fall of the 8th,
which continued till this morning, when the wind changed to the north,
and rain began to fall, which continued throughout the day Frank
C. Griswold died, aged 20.
13. Air, h 35, 1. 28 A new military company has just been
organized in this city. It is to be attached to the Twenty-fifth regiment
to take place of the Republican Artillery, which has been converted into
a battery. The captain of the new organization is John Barnett, for
merly an ofiicer in the Forty-third New York Volunteers. — Express
Mary, widow of Richard Winslow, died, aged 83. George W. Burdick
died, aged 47. He was formerly assistant engineer of the fire department,
and deputy sherifi" of this county. A large circle of friends will mourn
his loss. The funeral takes place this afternoon. John O'Brien died,
aged 63. Peter Sheridan died, aged 28.
14. Air, h. 30, 1. 29 Upwards of 5,000 valentines passed
through the post office.
15. Air, h. 31, 1. 20 The Albany bridge was crossed by a loco-
motive for the first time. The event marks an era in the history of
progress and Albany. The locomotive was the Augustus Schell. The
engineer Michael Burns of Greenbush. Connected with the engine
were two platform cars loaded with Inmber. The Troy Times in speaking
of the bridge said it was an accomplished fact, after a thirty years' con-
troversy, in which Troy had borne the brunt of the fight in opposing
the work, spending large sums of money, and exerting her most vigorous
efforts against what the Times says was originally the unanimous purpose
of the people of Albany, and of a powerful moneyed and railway combi-
nation. The Trojans took ground against the measure on a question of
unconstitutionality, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to defeat it,
fearful that if successful it would prove disastrous to the interests of Troy.
It said lawyers were still heavily feed with a view to ultimately procuring
a decision that the bridging of the river is unconstitutional Ellen
Heslin died, age 21 .
16. Air, h. 20, 1. zero.
17. Air, h. 10, 1. 7 The ice boat fleet arrived. It left Pough-
keepsie at nine o'clock Friday morning, reached Hudson between four
and five in the afternoon, remained there over night, leaving in the
Feb.] Notes from the Neiospapers. 287
morning at nine o'clock and arriving here at half-past eleven. The re-
spective crews were handsomely entertained by the Beaverwyck Club, and
then returned. An accident occurred to the fleet upon the return trip.
While the Haze was dashing along at the rate of more than a mile a
minute, when opposite Castleton, the gale was so heavy that her spar was
carried away, completely disabling her, but not injuring any of the excur-
tionists. The Snow Flake being but half a mile astern, sailed up along-
side of the wreck, and taking the Haze in tow proceeded to Stuyvesant,
where the adventurers took the cars of the Hudson River rail road for
home, leaving the vessels to he brought down the next day. The Min-
nehaha also met with an accident just below the city, by the breaking of
her runner plank Isaac Redstone died, aged 52.
18. Air, h. 23, 1. 18 Edmond Charles Kirnan died, aged 20.
Sarah Capron died, aged 74.
19. Air, h. 34, 1. 28 Edward S. Swain died, aged 20. James
Bassett died, aged 70. Nelson Weeks, formerly of Rouse's Point,
died, aged 62.
20. Air, h. 38, 1. 28 The Young Men's Christian Association
found it necessary to legislate against the monopolies of the young women,
who, with their accustomed commendable interest in all that relates to
the welfare of young men, attended the lecture course in such numbers
as to deprive many young men of even entering some of our largest
churches. It was, therefore, deemed imperatively necessary to reserve
seats for those for whom the course was specially designed. The Pearl
Street Baptist Church was nearly filled with ladies, and a hose company
that went there in a body, was thus prevented from even entering the
church, and returned disappointed to their house. It was enacted that
the central seats in the house be reserved for the exclusive use of young
men, until fifteen minutes before the commencement of the exercises,
and any organization of young men desiring to attend, have seats specially
reserved for them on sending information of their numbers to the presi-
dent of the association.
21. Air, h. 36, 1. 19 There was a remarkable display of aurora
early in the morning, which was thus described by Prof. G-. W. Hough,
of the Dudley Observatory. During a portion of last night and this morn-
ing, a peculiar aurora appeared in the northern heavens. At 12p. m., of the
20th, an auroral cloud was visible near the northern horizon, and occasional
streamers were given ofi" from the cloud ; being mostly confined to the
east and west limits. But it was not until 5 A. M. of the 21st that we
noticed anything unusual in this phenomenon. At that time a black
auroral cloud lay piled up in the north, extending along the horizon about
120 degrees. This cloud increased in darkness as we approached the
horizon, and we have reason to believe it was an auroral cloud ; since the
sky was perfectly clear, and not a single vapor cloud was in any other
portion of the heavens. This cloud had an altitude of about 30 degrees
on the meridian, and the upper margin was fringed with the auroral light,
forming at times a complete arch. The streamers or flakes of light were
thrown off from the north-east and north-west ends of the cloud with
astonishing rapidity. We estimated the motion from the horizon to the
zenith at less than the one-tenth of a second of time. At 5h. 10m. the
streamers seemed to jet in one constant stream from the north-west and
north-east portion of the cloud, while all along the north the auroral arch
288 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
threw off waves of light every two or three seconds. At this time it was
truly a grand and magnificent phenomenon. These detached flakes formed
in such a rapid stream from the cloud as almost to hewilder one in trying
to follow them. At 5h. 20m. the flakes and streamers continued to appear
and disappear in remarkably quick succession. And occasionally an im-
mense wave of light was rolled from the whole northern horizon and
disappeared in the zenith. At 6h. 30m. the aurora continued, but with
not such striking characteristics. In the early evening until nearly 8
o'clock the sky was clear and the moon' shone with unusual brilliancy.
About this time a snow squall suddenly came up, which continued for
half an hour or longer. This squall was accompanied with a violent gust
of wind from the north-west. Immediately preceding this squall the
registering and printing barometer showed a sudden rise of 0.06 inch,
in less than three minutes. The barometer continued to rise until noon
of the 21st, when its height was 30.37 inches. That the aurora is an
electrical phenomenon is pretty generally admitted, but whether it has
any connection with the atmospheric pressure, and the fluctuations of the
barometer, has not yet been fully determined Jane S., wife of Joseph
Arnold, died. Matthew J. Hallenbeck died at Columbus, Ga., aged 65.
22. Air, h. 32, 1. 19 The legislature of 1865 having enacted that
the 22d of February should thereafter be held as a public holiday, it was
now for the first time observed as such by the closing of the public ofiices.
The day was observed with unusual display. The weather has been de-
lightful, and all the city and its country cousins have been in the streets,
while the American colors have floated gaily from every flagstaff". The
military display was the finest we have witnessed in this city in a long
time. The Tenth and Twenty-fifth vied with each other in the display.
Both of them turned out in large numbers, and looked exceedingly well :
it would seem impossible for them to excel this demonstration. The de-
tachment of police which preceded the military appeared to excellent
advantage. The cavalry and the battery of artillery made a highly
creditable appearance. — Journal. In the evening John Van Buren spoke
at Tweddle Hall to a full house. Taking Washington's Farewell Address
as his text, and commenting upon its warning against geographical parties,
and the dangers which factions threatened to the Republic, he spoke
of the reelection of Andrew Johnson as the best means of avoiding these
dangers, and uniting parties and sections in tranquil and harmonious
efi'orts to restore the union to its normal condition, and advance the
people in constitutional liberty and material prosperity. His remarks
were received with evident favor. — Argus After the meeting of the
directors of the Hudson River Bridge Company, and shortly after three
o'clock, a train consisting of four cars, drawn by the locomotive Lyman
J. Lloyd, belonging to the Central Rail Road Company, started from the
depot on Maiden lane for a trip across the bridge. The director of the
Bridge company, several of the directors of the Central rail road, and a
number of the employes of the company, together with officers of the
Hudson River, Harlem and Boston rail roads, were passengers on the train.
A large number of persons assembled on the pier and ice to witness the
passage of the train, which was successfully accomplished. The train was
drawn back by the locomotive, James H. Banker, belonging to the
Hudson River Rail Road Company. Subsequently a freight train, con-
Feb.] Notes from the Newspapers. 289
sistino; of eight cars, loaded, belonging to the Red Line thi-ougli cars from
Chicago to New York, passed over the bridge safely. — Journal.
The New Rail Road Bridge. — To-day the celebration of the great
rail road bridge over the Hudson is corning off. This is another completed
link in the matter of a continuous avenue between Boston and the great
west. The city is full of visitors, taking advantage of the holiday, and
the vicinity of the structure is crowded with observers. The first train
of passenger cars crosses to-day ; the first locomotive, with a couple of
long cars laden with lumber, went over yesterday, and the chief ofiicers
and managers of the several rail road lines that operate through this
city lend the charm of their presence to the occasion. The day will be
festive, if not gay. This old Dutch town enters upon a new career of
greatness at this hour; for the advantage of the freight and passenger
transfers being withdrawn, nothing remains but to inaugurate a system of
manufacturing industry that shall give employment and support to the
people.
The Foundation. — Twenty-one stone piers support this enormous
structure. Commencing at the Albany side of the river a solid pier of
masonry is built up from a foundation fifteen feet below the bottom of the
river, 32 feet long and 6 feet wide, in which were driven 150 piles, and
in and upon the tops of them was built a solid pediment of concrete
masonry, or cement and broken rock combined, and then was erected the
pier of solid limestone, 7? wide on the top, as the coping projected over
9 inches. In this manner the whole number of piers, except two or three
are built, and these exceptions differ only in size. One standing on the
old business pier in the river, is not far from 30 feet by 24, and the one
at the east side of the river is furnished with two wings additional to the
main pier, that connect it with the main banks of the river. The central
pier, on which the draw rests and turns, is about 260 feet long and over
30ieetwide, and built up not only in the centre under the bridge but
extends each way up and down the river, far enough to give the required
length, and on each end is built a shoulder for a point of rest for the ends
when the draw is swung open. . On the top of this central pier is placed
the system of wheels and rollers, on which the whole rest and revolves.
The cost of the piers was immense, the work occupying about two years.
The stone is well cut, and the ends rounded on the smaller piers, but is left
rough and square on the two largest. They are too narrow for the ice
to have serious effect on, as in striking so sharp or narrow a ridge of rocks
it will be broken or ground into small pieces. They are near 50 or 60
feet high from their base, and contain probably not far from ten thousand
cubic yards of masonry, including crippling and concrete.
The West End. — Commencing at the rail road avenue, near the junc-
tion of Colonic street, a grand series of trestle work extends to the river,
and terminates at the first pier. This trestle work rests upon some 150
bents of timber placed for a large portion of the way at 8 feet distance
and the rest at 26 feet. Under each bent a trench was dug, from five to
eight feet, and a timber laid down across said trench, directly under each
post, and then a stick of timber, some 10 or 12 inches square, was laid
over and fastened to them, and on this base was erected the bent. Each
bent consi.sts of five posts, 10 by 12 inches square, and framed into the
Hist. Coll. Hi. 37
290 Notes from tlie Newspapers. [1866.
timber at the bottom, and besides being securely braced at the sides, is
held in place by heavy cross timber at the top, some 12 inches square,
and an additional heavy post is placed as a brace at each end of the bent.
The bottom being held by the framework embedded in the earth, and the
top secured by the superincumbent weight of its own cross timbers, and
the four stringers that form the bed proper for the iron rails, and the rails
themselves, forbids any idea of their ever being moved out of their places.
At the beginning of the trestle work the posts are cut oflF at the surface
of the ground, but with a level or slant upwards towards the river of
10 inches in the hundred feet, or about 41 feet to the mile. Each suc-
cessive bent carries the ascent higher and higher, till the maximum is
reached at or near Centre street. From that point across the river the
surface is as near a level as may be.
The East End is built in a more temporary style, resting wholly on
piles. The nature of the bank, and the business of the town here, did
not require the extensive trestle work of the west end, and this 800 feet
will by another year be all filled in with gravel and made a solid em-
bankment up to the first stone pier on that side. As we said above, this
pier is built with a wing at each end, for the better security of the em-
bankment.
The Shape of the Bridge is that of the letter S. Standing at no point
is the eye able to look through the whole length of it. And while this
adds much to the length and expense, yet the eye can detect a careful
attention to the quality of beauty in giving the curves a graceful sweep.
And now we come to the
Main Bridge. — The How pattern, which is of almost universal use in
bridge building, is adopted in this. The great peculiarity in this style is
that the railing or sides of the bridge is framed into and with the founda-
tion, so as to make the structure self-supporting for any convenient length
of span. The longer the span the higher the railing is carried. In this
bridge it is twenty-four feet in height. The system is somewhat like
this : A strong timber, or series of parallel timbers of great strength
and of given length are bolted together^ and this is called the lower
chord, and designed for the bottom of the sides of the bridge, and which
must support all the cross ties. Parallel to, and of equal size with
this, runs the upper chord framed in like manner. Between these two
run a multitude of slanting or diagonal double braces of great strength,
the foot of each resting upon a cast iron shoulder block, weighing
in the main bridge three hundred and sixty pounds, into which it is
fastened by a wrought iron bolt, an inch and a half in diameter, and
which pin passes down into the timber below, slanting in one direction
for four-fifths of the distance, and in the opposite direction for the bal-
ance, and right up between these double braces runs another single brace
of smaller dimensions but inclining in an opposite direction, resting .its
foot upon the same iron block. At the head these braces are bolted
securely into the upper chord, or just against a head block of iron or oak,
which latter clasps or holds the upper claords secure and fast. The bind-
ing force of these braces prevents any sag in the bridge, and insures it
against breaking down when properly made.
Iron Rods. — ^^ Besides the diagonal wooden braces above named, two
upright iron rods, one and three-quarter inches in diameter, and bolted
Feb.] Notes from the Newspapers. 291
into the iron shoulder blocks, and running down through the upper chord,
and fastened at each end with a nut and screw, or a shoulder of iron that
enables these rods to take their share of the load to be borne, and this
constitutes another security against settling or falling. When these
bents or spans are properly framed and bolted together, they are raised
to the position each is to occupy, each end resting upon an abutment.
Besides these upright iron rods, hundreds of bolts are put through the
timbers that compose the chords, giving the main support of the bridge
the most formidable security against disasters.
Number of Spans. — There are four spans 172 feet each, and 14 of 72
feet, and 257 feet in the draw, making in all of the bridge proper 1953.
Add to this 1500 feet of trestle work on the Albany side, and 800 feet
for the embankment and pile work on the East Albany side, and we
obtain for the whole length of the bridge 4253 feet as the whole length
of the work. The width is about twenty feet. This brings us to
The Draw, which is the eminent portion of the whole affair. This, as
we said above, is 257 feet long, suspended at the centre on a pile 37 feet
wide, and swings out in a span of 110 feet on each side of the pile. The
general outline of this part of the bridge is similar to the rest, except the
turret for supporting the ends when suspended over the stream, and
endangered by their own weight. It is put in motion by a lever or a set of
levers inserted in a circular iron wheel, which connects with the other
wheel work, and easily moves the superincumbent mass. This machinery
for swinging the draw was furnished by the Boston Machine Company,
and will no doubt redound to their fair fame.
The Turret is raised over the centre of the draw, and directly over
the centre of the supporting pier. Two pairs of upright posts, some
10 inches square, are set up on each side, and strongly fastened by
extended braces, till they reach a height of six feet. At the top of these
posts, and on each side of the turrets, a framework of iron is placed,
strongly bolted to the supporting timbers, and sustaining an arrange-
ment of iron wheel work, designed for special use. A wheel, some
five or six feet in diameter, is fastened to a shaft, on which is cut an
endless screw, which screw works into an eccentric wheel, and the turn-
ing of this eccentric elevates for one or two feet the cross-bar to which
is attached the upper ends of eight chains constructed in a novel
manner. They consist each of a number of links of wrought iron, seven-
eighths of an inch thick, five inches wide and some twenty feet long,
fastened together at the ends by a huge bolt passing through, and having
been attached to the iron framework at the top of the turret, are carried
down to near the extremity of each lower chord and then attached to the
other end. Two of these chains run down on each side of the turret, and
on both sides of the bridge. Chain work descends from the large per-
pendicular wheel spoken of above, and being attached to the machinery
on the bridge proper, is turned at will, till by elevating the upper end of
this heavy chain, sufiicient strain is brought upon it to lift tlae extremi-
ties of the draw a little from the abutments, and thus reduce the friction
in starting, as well as support the pendant ends. This plan proving a
success will materially assist similar enterprises where navigation is to be
cared for and a swino; draw constructed.
292 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
Amount of Timber. — Over two and a quarter millions of square feet,
inch measure, have been consumed in building the work, including three
minor bridges yet to be spoken of.
The Cost of the whole, so far, has been about three-quarters of a million
dollars ', but the extensive purchases of real estate on the Albany side has
created an investment including the cost of the bridge, of $1,100,000.
Minor Bridges had to be erected over Water, Centre and Montgomery
streets. At the last the Saratoga rail road passes under this bridge, and
the small bridge placed across this street is built on the same plan as the
large one. Four timbers strongly bolted and supported by truss iron rods
of If inches diameter, and these series of timber and iron repeated some
six or eight times, forms the bed work of the bridge 82 feet wide. The
upper and lower ends are framed as in the large bridge, only the railing
is but 12 feet high ; over Centre street it is 8 feet and over Water street
9 feet high. These bridges are so strong and firm that the passing of a
locomotive, with several heavily loaded lumber cars attached, produced
only a slight jar, but no perceptible depression.
How the Rail RoadTrackis laid. — All the science of bridgebuilding lies
in the knowledge of how to use braces to most advantage. Cross bracing,
diagonal bracing, upper bracing, under bracing, inter-bracing at sides,
bottom and top, with wood, wrought and cast iron complete the description
of this art. So all that we have described so imperfectly is only the simple
preparation for the support of the stringers that support the rails and
ties. These stringers are square sawed pine timber, 12 by 14 inches, and
closely spliced at the meeting ends, and four are laid down, two for each
track, which is to be double to the edge of the river, and single over the
river. After these stringers or sills are in position, white oak ties, two
feet apart, are laid across as on any railroad, and spiked with wrought iron
spikes to the stringers. On these ties are laid the heavy iron rails, except
over the street bridges, where a broad white oak timber some four inches
thick is laid transversely of the bridge and on it are placed and to it, all
spiked, the rails that cross the bridge.
The Spikes used are of two kinds ; one the common spike five-eighths
of an inch square^ that is driven in after an orifice a little smaller than itself
has been bored ; the other screw nearly an inch in diameter, with a bar-
head large enough to lap on the edge of the rail, is, after being slushed,
forced into the timber and turned to hold the rail in its place. This last
one is to our mind, an excellent improvement.
Charter. — The legislature of New York gave a charter to this company
for an iron bridge, to be erected in three years The wooden structure
now completed, is only of a temporary nature, and as soon as the financial
matters become settled so that the price of iron will be within the reach
of the company's purse, they intend to replace one span of the bridge
with it, and eventually to replace the whole bridge with the same material.
The trestle-work will probably remain as it is for many years, if not till
worn out.
The Owners are the New York Central Rail Road Company, one-half;
the Western Rail Road Company of Massachusetts, one-quarter; the
Hudson River Rail Road Company, one-quarter. The original joint stock
company, on finding it rather difficult to raise the money, transferred all
right and title to the above named proprietors.
Feb.] Notes from the Newspapers. 293
Mechanics. — Charles Newman was overseer of the mechanical construc-
tion, and a competent man for the place. John Holmes was master of the
framing, and Edward Sheffer boss of the trestle work. One hundred and
sixty-three carpenters were employed, and a great number of laborers.
A. F. Smith was superintendent of the whole business, Mr. Fairchild trea-
surer of the company.
General Remarks. — The completion of this work and opening of con-
tinuous, uninterrupted railway accommodations between the east and
west, on this route, it is supposed by the Trojans, will sensibly affect the
railway interests of their city, which, until now, has enjoyed a monopoly
of said accommodations. Consequently there is said to be considerable
bitterness of feeling on their part in regard to it. This is natural. Peo-
ple are usually inclined to oppose all projects that seem to conflict with
their present pecuniary interest, without stopping to inquire whether the
new improvement will not open up, or make available some other sources
of profit much more lucrative and satisfactory; and if no public improve-
ments were ever undertaken till the unanimous, or even general assent of
those whose business is to be affected could be obtained, there never
would be a project undertaken. Many, if not most places, now flourish-
ing from some paying enterprise, have been forced to give up some fancied
or real advantages and adopt a new course of business. The advantage
could not be wholly foreseen, but the new facilities brought it distinctly
into view. So it will ever be with an inddstrious and intelligent people.
They will accommodate themselves to new conditions. They will apply
the new forces within reach. If driven from staging they will go into
the rail road business; if deprived of trucking in Albany they will turn
their hands to another department of industry. The wide domain of
manufacturing effort is open to every town, and the market grows wider
every day. Troy is at present a large and prosperous centre of manufac-
tures. She is not dependent on river or railway transit for her wealth,
and the bridge won't harm her. Albany, too, feels a little restless in the
expectation that her business will be disturbed by this new arrangement,
but she is too old to fear such slight changes, and not "too old to learn
new tricks," at money making. Any city of 65,000 inhabitants with a
long list of rich men, with large accumulated capital, with a splendid
river at its feet and railway connections with all creation in her possession,
ought to die a natural death if she can't turn all these advantages to good
account, and compete in the markets of the world. So go ahead goodly
capital of the Empire State. Let us see you put out in all directions,
and our Yankee neighbors will stop on their way to the west to see how
you prosper and leave that extra quarter of a dollar behind them also.
Final. — We congratulate Boston on the completion of an enterprise
among the last needed to put her in ready connection with the world's
granary, and all the traveling public that the unpleasant ferriage over
the Hudson disappears from the highway to the west. The freighter
will rejoice, and we trust the universal republic of New England will
share the diffusive joy.
John Long died, aged 75. Rachel Ruso, wife of Francis Kennedy, died,
aged 48. Hugh Collins died, aged 25. Max Schuster died. Mrs. Catharine
King died, aged 62.
294 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
23. Air, h. 42, 1. 38 President Taylor called the Board of Trade
to order this morning, and announced the death of one of its members,
Matthew I. Hallenbeck, which occurred recently in Columbus, Georgia.
On motion, the chair appointed a committee of five, consisting of Messrs.
A. E. Gifi"ord, Glazier, PuUen, Rankin and Bender to draft and report
resolutions of condolence. .....Thomas Maher died, aged 56.
24. Air, h. 46, 1. 38 Andrew White died, aged 42.
25. Air, h. 49, 1. 30 The ice in the river in front of the city
moved early in the morning, and being as usual, firm in the gorges below,
the water began to rise rapidly. The yearly moving of the ice on the
river is looked forward to by merchants and boatmen with anxiety, on
account of the great damage sometimes done by the freshets that follow.
On Saturday night, about a quarter to twelve o'clock, the last sleigh load
of passengers from the Hudson river rail road train had but barely crossed
the river when the efi"ect of the freshet in the Mohawk was felt here in
the breaking up of the ice above and below the city. It did not move
far, however, until about ten minutes to nine o'clock this morning, when
the water commenced to rise very quickly, and the ice below the city was
noticed slowly moving down the river. The water, at this time, at
Maiden lane, almost touched Broadway, and the Steam boat landing was
five feet under water. The ground floors of stores along Quay street were
submerged, and parts of South Broadway, near the South ferry, were not
available for foot passengers. The current in the river was carrying the ice
down at the rate of fully six miles per hour, and the water receded somewhat
until ten o'clock, when a jam formed at the first island below the city,
across the river to the Greenbush side. The current then set through
the Island creek at a rapid rate, but the passage was not sufficiently large
for the great body of water, and it commenced again to rise. In the jam
a pile driver and a large river boat were firmly wedged, having been
carried from their moorings. In the morning the prevailing high wind
was favorable to the current, and somewhat aided the ice in its career.
The bridge crossing the Island creek, near the Susquehanna rail road
track, was completely carried away. Many large timbers, resembling
pieces of dock and bridge structures, were seen floating down with the
ice. Notwithstauding the many unfavorable predictions, the new bridge
piers ofl'ered no barrier to the passage of the ice, which struck them and
went on its way. The train on the Hudson river rail road which arrived
in East Albany at 9 A. M., passed over the bridge and proceeded on its way
to Cincinnati,saving the unpleasant delay usually caused by the breaking up
of the ice. Comparatively little damage resulted. Our merchants on the
piers and dock were fully prepared for the freshet, having been abundantly
warned by the warm rains and strong winds of the past week. The usual
number of cellars were inundated, but it took nobody by surprise, and
found none unprepared for the visitation. Indeed, of late years, it has been
the later spring freshets, caused "by heavy rains in April and May, when
the ground was thoroughly wet, and the water flowed quickly off" instead
of penetrating the earth, that have brought most serious loss to our mer-
chants, and to occupants of dwellings in the southern section of the city.
This is the earliest break up we have had in fifteen years. In 1851, the
ice broke up on the 25th of Februarv ; in 1845, it occurred February
24th ; 1812," February 4th ; 1840, February 25th • 1834, February 29th ;
1828, February 8th; 1825, February 25 — Argus. The weather this
March.]
Notes from the Newspapers
295
morning became quite cold, cliecking the freshet, and nearly freezing over
the newly opened water. As a matter of interest we give the date of the
opening of the river for the last twenty years :
1847 April 7
1848 March 22
1849 do 18
1850 do 10
1851 February 25
1852 March 28
1853 do 28
1854 do 17
1855 March 27
1856 April 11
1857
1858
1859
1860
1861 ...
1862
1868...
1864
1865
1866 February 24
March
18
do
20
do
13
do
6
do
5
April
8
do
7
March
11
do
21
The journal of the Eighty-second Convention of the Protestant Episcopal
church in the diocese of New York, presents the following figures in
reference to the churches in this city :
Bap- Confirm- Commimi- Sunday
Grace,
Holy Innocents,
St. Paul's,
St. Peter's,
Trinity, 46
tisms. ations.
18 22
88 20
25 38
29 20
24
cants.
168
208
391
114
School.
100
100
353
199
125
Contribu-
tions.
$1,667
22.749
Ellen Stapleton died, aged 72. Eliza Wilson, wife of Lithan Algie, died,
aged 63.
26. Air, h. 30, 1. 8 William Humphrey died at Kasoag, Oswego
county, aged 80. During his residence in Albany he was connected with
Erastus Corning and John Spencer in the hardware business, and con-
ducted it for many years alone. He was a gentleman of great integrity
and excellence of character. He leaves two sons, George and James
Humphrey, in business at the place of his late residence. Gilbert C. David-
son, late of this city, was a son-in-law of the deceased Mrs. Margaret
Barnard died, aged 47. Bridget, wife of Patrick Caughlan, died, aged
29. Henrietta Brown, wife of Peter Webster, died, aged 39.
27. Air, h. 20, 1. 13 The river was again frozen over, although
the ferry boats continued to cross Annie E. Ableman, wife of
George W. Bulson, died, aged 21. Salema H., wife of J. J. Roff, died,
aged 40.
28. Air, h. 28, 1. 24 Patrick Sweeney died, aged 37.
March 1. Air, h. 33, 1. 29 Hon. Erastus Corning turned over
the remainder of his extensive business to his son and to three other
young gentlemen who had been connected with him for some years past:
and withdrew from business life. Over a year ago Mr. Corning made
over the general business of his store to Edward Wilson & Co., young
men brought up to mercantile life and educated at his counter. This
was the anniversary of the fiftieth year since Mr. Coming's commencement
of business life in Albany. On March 1, 1816, he entered into the
firm of John Spencer & Co., Wm. Humphrey (whose death at the vene-
rable age of 80 we have just chronicled), being third partner. Mr.
Humphrey retired in 1818 ; and in 1825 Mr. Spencer withdrew, and
John T. Norton became the partner, under the firm of Corning & Norton.
In 1829 John T. Norton retired and James Horner became a partner,
296 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
under the title of Corning & Horner, and so continued for fifteen years,
when in 1844 Gilbert C. Davidson was admitted; and in 1848 Mr. Hor-
ner retired, giving way to Erastus Corning, Jr., the title of the firm being
E. Corning & Co., which was retained when Mr. Davidson retired in
1862. We dwell upon these changes and these names because they bring
up grateful recollections to the minds of our citizens. They suggest the
memory of business enterprises, financial struggles, the fluctuations of
speculation, the development of great industries and the social and po-
litical changes dependent on them. They recall not less impressively the
pleasant amenities of social life, in which these names have been in vari-
ous ways connected, of political associations, and also of patriotic labors
for city, and state, and country. The semi-centennial anniversary of a
business life like this, deserves a commemoration like a golden wedding.
In that space of time what has not been accomplished ! The canals built,
the west developed, the rail road system inaugurated and extended, the
net-work of telegraphic communication following, and all the wondrous
steps in progress taken, which have quickened the march of humanity
towards its glorious future, are embraced in that comparatively brief
record. Of Mr. Coming's share in all this — the rail road, the express
and telegraph system particularly — we will not speak, except to say that
they owed more to his urgency and directing and constant mind than to
that of any one man. Nor shall we dwell upon other traits of character;
except to say that he has been the helper and friend of all within the
circle of his business connection — lifting up young men to place, and
aff'ording to the enterprising the opportunity that commanded fortune —
and has been the fast friend of this good old city of Albany, which, in re-
turn, has honored him with every gift in its power. Mr. Corning will,
we trust, enjoy for many years the tranquillity that follows an active life
devoted to energetic work and crowned by the largest measure of success. —
Argus. Mr. Corning was succeeded by E. Corning, Jr., Townsend Fon-
dey, William H. Nichols, James E. Walker and Clarence H. Corning,
under the firm name of Corning & Co. These gentlemen, long connected
with him, succeed to a business of great magnitude, and which will enable
them to early enjoy a competency as the result of their devotion to the
interest of their employer and benefactor. What changes has not Mr.
Corning witnessed, participated in, and promoted during the last century
of active business life ! Since March 1st, 1816, what man has been more
deeply, daily and hourly interested in all the great enterprises of the
century than has Erastus Corning ? To a great extent has he been the
chief architect of many of these enterprises. It has been said of Mr. C,
because he did not invest in real estate in this city, that he did not have
the interests of Albany at heart. This is not the case, as instance his
influence in securing the transfer of the repairing and building of locomo-
tives from various points along the line, to West Albany. But for Eras-
tus Corning the large interests now at West Albany would have been
located at Kochester or Buffalo. It required a giant's strength to over-
come the western influence that prevailed at that juncture. West Albany
is the creation of Erastus Corning. — Times.
2. Air, h. 35, 1. 34 Ann, wife of James O'Ncil, died, aged 55.
Isaac S. Clements, of Half Moon, died, aged 57.
3. Air, h. 39, 1. 34 All the trains left this city from the New
York Central depot near the Delavan House. The Hudson river, the
March.] Notes from the Newspapers . 297
Harlem and the Boston trains all landed their passengers on this side of
the river, and all the trains leaving this city for New York or Boston
started from the same locality. Passengers going east or west had only to
Btep from one train to another. The trains of the New York Central and
the other roads named all started from the same depot. Trains were also
run from New York to Buffalo and Suspension Bridge without any
change whatever. Passengers from either of the points named retained
their seats through the whole route. These trains were called the Red
Line, the cars being painted red to distinguish them from the other trains.
They were elegantly fitted up and provided with all the comforts and con-
veniences possible to furnish for such a long journey. This arrangement
involved important changes in connection with travel through this city.
The ferry boats would necessarily be almost entirely relieved from business,
except so far as local traffic is concerned. The crowds of carts, and drays,
and passengers, at the foot of Maiden lane, be no longer witnessed. The
ticket and baggage offices of the Boston rail road be transferred to the
New York Central rail road yard, and from that locality tickets be
sold, and baggage checked, for all points leading from the city by rail
road, except the Albany and Susquehanna route. This great revolution
has been efiected by the construction of the Hudson river bridge. For
years the crossing of the ferry of Albany has been a great inconvenience
to the traveling public. Especially has this been the case during the
fall and winter months. — Argus.
4. Air, h. 41, 1. 33 Mrs. Anne Townsend, wife of Henry H.
Martin, died, aged 50. She was a daughter of the late Isaiah Townsend,
and was a lady who added to the accomplishments of social life, great
strength of character and a truly Christian spirit. Joseph Corbiere died,
aged 47. ' ■
5. Air, h. 34, 1. 18 Ann, wife of Thomas Kite, died, aged 51.
6. Air, h. 25, 1. 19 Rev. Father McCurry, formerly assistant
pastor of St. John's church in Ferry street, died at Cooperstown.
7. Air, h. 27, 1. 21 The ice on the river was sufficiently strong
to admit of crossing upon it by pedestrians. The weather for a week was
severe even for March, the winds being keen and throwing up clouds of
dust.
8. Air, h. 27, 1. 17 Isabella Taylor, wife of Timothy A Knower,
died. George Ovens died at Red Bank, N. J. Patrick Brally died, aged
55. Mary A., wife of John W. Scott, died, aged 56.
9. Air, h. 24, 1. 18 Thomas J. Gray died, aged 24. Gray was
drum-major of the 25th Regiment. He was a member of Schreiber's
band, and, with the Ellsworth Avengers (44th N. Y. V.), passed through
a great many of the hardships of the Army of the Potomac.
10. Air, h. 27, 1. 16 ..Catherine Wickham, wife of James Rourk,
died. Richard V. R. Ketchum died, aged 48.
11. Air, h. 27, 1. 16 After a long spell of cold weather, with rain
and winds from the north, there sprang up a strong gale from the south,
which filled the atmosphere with dust, then with snow, then with
rain. John McCarty died, aged 60. Nicholas Conherty, died, aged
80. Mrs. Elizabeth Bloomer, died, aged 86. Mrs. Abigail Page, died,
aged 70.
12. Air, h. 36, 1. 32.
13. Air, h. 44, 1. 40.
Hist. Coll Hi. 38
298 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
14. Air, h. 40, 1. 34 At a large and influential meeting of the
iron founders from all sections of the United States and Canada, convened
at the rooms of the Board of Trade, in the city of Albany, pursuant to a
call in that behalf, made by several of the most prominent iron founders
of our state, Charles Eddy, Esq., of Troy, was by the unanimous vote of
the said convention, elected president, and John F. Rathbone, Esq , vice
president; and after the formal organization of the convention, the follow-
ing preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted :
Preamble — Whereas the iron moulders in different sections of the
country are seeking, by concert of action and union among themselves,
to change the relations which naturally exist between the employer and
employed, assuming arbitrarily to dictate the prices which shall be paid
by the employer, and to direct the government of the workshop and the
management of the business of their employers, as will more fully appear
by a reference to some of the rules and regulations of the iron moulders'
international union, which are sought to be enforced in every iron foundery
in the United States and Canada, through the agency of its local unions,
and which are substantially as follows: First, That one apprentice only
shall be permitted to every ten moulders employed. Second, No moulder
shall be permitted to work in any establishment unless he be a member in
good standing of an iron moulders' union. Third, Shop committees
shall be appointed by each local union for each foundery within its dis-
trict, for the purpose of controlling prices and enforcing the necessary
rules and regulations therein. Fourth, It is especially the duty of such
shop committee to give all necessary information to applicants for work
and whether their services are required, and if so, whether it be proper
for such applicant t ) apply either to the employer or his foreman for
employment. Fifth, Should such applicant presume to make direct
application to the employer or his foreman for work without first consult-
ing the said committee, he shall be fined the sum of two dollars for such
offense. Sixth, Should any employer presume to exercise a control of
his own business, and thereby infringe upon any of the aforesaid rules
and regulations, as, for example, to employ one or more apprentices exceed-
ing the number dictated by the union or shop committee, or should he
persist in furnishing employment to a moulder who is not a member of
the moulders' union, such action on the part of the employer shall be
deemed sufficient cause for a strike, and such shop is immediately declared
a struck shop, and work is discontinued, until the rules and regulations
aforesaid shall be reestablished and observed.
The iron founders of this country have ever maintained the principle
that organizations for the purpose of arraying capital as a force of element
hostile to labjr, are as obnoxious to the principles of a sound political
economy as they are to the true spirit of our republican institutions We
seek not, by the organization which we contemplate, to degrade the
mechanic or oppress the workingman ; but, on the contrary, we aim to
dignify labor, and to elevate those who are compelled by the sweat of
their brow to earn their bread. We aim to emancipate the workingman
from those arbitrary restrictions upon his manhood, to which he has been
subjugated by this moulders' union, a device of selfish men, more shrewd
but less honest than himself, and to allow to him what we claim for our-
selves, the right to the exercise of his own free will and of that judgment
with which God has endowed him, to exchange his own labor for such
March.] Notes from the Neivspapers. 299
remuneration, and with such persons, and upon such terms, as his own
judgment shall dictate to be for his advantage, free from the interfei'ence
of the crafty and the designing among his fellows, and untrammelled by
the insolent dictation of a power often as arbitrarily exercised as it was
inconsiderately created. And we especially seek the restoration and the
maintenance of those personal rights which legitimately belong to us as
men and American citizens ; the right to control and direct our own
business, as our own discretion may dictate, and the right to make our
own contracts for labor, and with whomsoever we may deem proper. And
whereas, the odious and oppressive regulations of the moulders' union, to
which we have alluded, and which by no means embrace all that is ob-
noxious in their organization, aim to divest us of these rights, which
belong to us at least equally with our employes ; therefore
Resolved, That it is expedient and necessary to the protection of the
interests of the iron founders of this country to organize themselves into
a national association for the protection of their general interests, the
promotion of a friendly feeling and mutual confidence among the members,
and especially for the purpose of resisting any and all action of the
moulders' union, which shall in any manner interfere with our right to
the control of our workshops and to manage our own business.
And in accordance with the foregoing resolution, and the unanimous
sentiment of the said convention, a national organization of the iron
founders and stove manufacturers of the United States was established.
After the completion of the said organization, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted by the said association :
Resolved, That we will proceed to introduce into our shops all the
apprentices or helpers we deem advisable, and that we will not allow any
union committees in our shops, and that we will in every way possible, free
our shops from all dictation or interference on the part of our employes.
The following individuals and firms were personally present, and very
many letters were received from others of the most influential individuals
and firms from all sections of the country, who were unable to attend in
person, expressing their hearty approval of the measures contemplated,
and entire sympathy with the purpose of the proposed organization : S.
H. Ransom & Co., J. F. Kathbone & Co., Shear Packard k Co., S. B.
McCoy, Wm. Doyle, Littlefield Stove Co , J. McB. Davidson & Co., John
A. Gowey, Hilan Seabury, Albany; Jewett & Root, Bufi"alo ; Woolson,
Hitchcock & Carter, Myers, Rouse & Co., Akron Stove Co., Cleveland, O. ;
William Resor&Co.,S. H. Burton &Co., Cincinnati; William Buck, Brant,
ford, C. W. ; James Stuart & Co., D. Moore & Co., Hamilton, C. W.; J. & 0.
McClay, London, C W. ; Barr, Johnson & Co.. Tibhals, Shirk & Whitehead,
Erie, Pa. ; Hunt & Miller, Hudson; Munsell & Thompson, S W. Gibbs-
National Stove Works, J. L. Mott, New York ; Abbott & Noble, Lei-
brandt & McDowall, Stuart, Peterson & Co , Chase, Sharpe & Thompson,
Smith, Wells & Co., Isaac A. Shepard & Co., Philadelphia; A. Bradley
& Co., Grafi"& Hugus, John B. Herron & Co., Mitchell, Stevenson &
Co., Pittsburg; March, Sisler & Co., Limerick Bridge, Pa.; Frost &
Southard, R. R. Fiuche's Sons, Peekskill, N. Y. ; E. E. Sill, Rochester,
N. Y. ; Ingraham, Phillips & Co., Russy & McLeod, Sheldon & Greene,
Wager & Fayles, Morrison & Colwell, Fuller, Warren & Co., Cox, Church
& Co., G. W. Eddy, C. Eddy & Co., Ruswell & Durand, Hicks, Wolfe
& Co., Potter, Paris & Co., M. L. Filley, Sweet, Quimby & Co., Troy;
300 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
J. S. & M. Peckham, B. Wheeler, Utica, N. Y The ice moved
down to a point below the city, and the river reached to the top of the
docks.
15 Air, h. 46, 1. 41.
16. Air, h. 50, 1. 40 John F. Gaffney died, aged 23.
17. Air, h. 44, 1. 28 St. Patrick's day was duly celebrated and
honored by our Irish citizens by a grand military display and procession.
In view of the recent trouble in Ireland, every Irishman in the country
determined to celebrate the anniversary day of his patron saint with
becoming eclat^ and the arrangements for grand celebrations were made
long since in all the cities of the Union. Albany, therefore, had her
procession, and may well be proud of it. Early in the morning the
different military companies met at their respective armories, and the
civic societies at their rooms, and proceeded to the Cathedral, where
high mass was celebrated. The panegyric was delivered by Rev. Father
O'Hara, of Syracuse. After mass, the procession formed in the order
previously arranged on, the military under command of Capt. Terrence
Quinn, the civic societies being effectively marshaled by Capt. Joseph
Clinton. The procession moved in the regular order, Schreiber's brass
band heading. The companies of the 25th Regiment, in their neat uni-
form, looked exceedingly fine, and marched well. The Hibernian Pro-
vident Society, too, made a good appearance, and turned out in goodly
numbers. The delegations from the companies of the fire department
marching in military order with muskets, attracted much attention, and
their red and black costume formed a good contrast to the dark civilian
dress of the Hibernian Society, which immediately preceded them.
Taken altogether, St. Patrick's day has never before been celebrated in
Albany in better style, and much credit is due the movers in the affair,
who worked so energetically to secure a good turn out. — Times Jane
Brooksby, wife of George S. Lansing, died.
18. Air, h. 30, 1. 11.
19. Air, h. 24, 1. 20 The river was conquered by the steam boat
City of Hudson, which broke through the last barrier of ice, and reached
the dock A train of invited passengers left the Susquehanna rail
road depot on the first trip to Unadilla by steam ; 100 miles of the road
being completed Patrick Burns died, aged 30.
20. Air, h. 30, 1. 20 The steam boat St. John, the first of the pas-
senger boats, arrived At noon it began to snow, and everything had
the appearance of midwinter Frank Lathrop died in New York, aged
52 years. Many will remember him as keeper of the old Mansion House,
North 31arket street. He volunteered with the three months' men in
Washington, 1861 ; was with the army that marched into Petersburgb,
and at the surrender of Lee in Virginia. His last strength was given
in the service of his country.
21. Air, h. 30, 1. 26 The moulders employed in Rathbone &
Co.'s foundery quit work, and all the stove founderies in the city were now
closed. If a cessation of business must occur, perhaps no time could be
more opportune than the present. Everything is falling in price.
Iron, and all the materials used by the founderies, sympathize with the
general downward tendency. The founders have all a fair stock on hand
now. Should prices continue downwards, and they keep in operation,
they might find themselves with a large amount of stock which they would
March.] Notes from the News^papers. 301
be compelled to sell at a loss. They can well aiford a suspension of sixty
days, or even longer, and actually profit by it. When they resume, it
will be on a system of reduced expenditure, and the country at large will
profit by the reduction. The throwing out of employment, however, of so
large a number of men is a matter of deep regret, not only to the com-
munity but also to their employers; but after all, the men themselves are
the most vitally interested, and should weigh well the question, before
entering on a formal strike. Many of them confess that the resolution^"of
the convention is not unreasonable. Should prudent councils prevail in
the meeting of the union, which we understand is to be held to-night, there
can be no reason why labor cannot be speedily resumed, with noninfringe-
ment on the rights of the moulders. — EvcMing Journal Eweretta
Moore, daughter of the late Benj. Vernor Clench, died. Sarah Edwards,
wife of George B. Griffin, died at St. Paul, Minnesota.
22. Air, h. 36, 1. 25 Charles D., son of the late Thomas Gould,
died in New York, aged 51. Katie R. Graff, wife of F. 0. Harvey, died
in Mexico, Mo., aged 22.
23. Air, h. 34, 1. 25 Rhoda Wells, wife of Sylvester Topping,
died, aged 74.
25. The Hudson Street Methodist Episcopal church edifice was origin-
ally erected in 1844 at an expense of $30,000. It had been for about
eight months past undergoing very extensive alterations and improvements,
which were now completed, at an expense of $15,000. The arrangement
of the entire basement was changed, the lecture and Sunday school
room enlarged, refrescoed, reseated aud otherwise greatly beautified and
improved. The most extensive changes, however, appeared in the audience
room. The galleries and pulpit had been removed, and the room extended
in length twelve feet. An organ loft was erected at the northern
extremity, a new pulpit built at the south end, and the seats turne(J
facing the pulpit. The pulpit and altar rail were of heavy black
walnut- and the design and workmanship very elaborate. The
splendid new organ was from the establishment of Johnson, of West-
field, Mass. The room was lighted by new patent gas lights, suspended
Irom the ceiling, which produced not only a soft pleasant light without
glare to the eyes, but accomplished the most perfect system of ventilation.
The ceiling was frescoed in admirable taste. The main entrance was
enlarged and ornamented, and handsome iron fences erected on each street.
The work was conducted under the immediate charge of James W. Eaton.
The architects were Wollett & Ogden ; mason work by James W. Eaton ;
. carpenter work in basement, John Kennedy, Jr. ; carpenter work in
audience room, John N. Parker; painting, Robert Coburn ; frescoing,
0. S. Rice ; iron work, Pruyn & Lansing; upholstering, Watson & Kelley ;
carpets, A. & J. C. Koonz ; furniture, John Winne; excavating and
flagging, Thomas Lynch ; gas fixtures and patent lights. Tucker & Craw-
ford ; heaters, etc., Crandell & Weller Mrs. Catharine, wife of
Anthony McMurdy, died, aged 73. Wm. Chambers died, aged 53.
Philip A. Cogburn died, aged 42.
26. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean appeared for the first time at the
Academy of Music. The plays selected for the evening's entertainment
were Henry VIII, and the Jealous Wife, both of which were given as
only great artists can perform them Sarah, widow of Ira Porter,
died, ased 83.
302 Notes from the Newspapers. 1866.]
27. The early days of March gave delusive indications of spring.
Blue birds appeared, and the Dutch church yard robin, that builds on the
Middle Dutch trees, made his annual appearance ; but it is said they all
threw away their flutes and returned south The water in the river was
lower than had been known in twenty-five years. The Dean Richmond,
which left the previous evening, touched ground at Douw's point,
and returned to the city this afternoon. The St. John got aground also,
but succeeded in reaching her dock, and left this evening, the Dean
Richmond lying over. A new, dangerous, but not a lasting, obstruction to
river navigation appeared within two miles of the city. When the ice
moved in January, an ice barrier was formed in the river nearly opposite
to Douw's point, by which the current of water was forced into the creek
and an outlet made west of the dyke and over the main land near Van
Wie's point. By this barrier of ice, a bar was formed over the cross-
over, extending nearly three-quarters of the distance from Douw's point
to the dyke, and where there was last year sixteen feet of water at
ordinary tides. It is thought that this bar cannot be of long duration,
and many are of the belief that the ordinary spring freshets will remove
it. But should this fail, it will be dredged out. River men say that
where the new dykes are, the depth is fully adequate, but that the ice
dammed on the old Bucken plaat, and threw up a body of sand, which has
formed a temporary bar, easily removed by the current. Another is
formed at Castleton, where it is contemplated to make a new dyke.
These impediments are temporary, and will be removed in a short space
of time Christopher Lavender died, aged 54.
28. Margaret Wickham died, aged 40. Andrew Yorke died, aged
64. Hiram S. Coe died, aged 31. Bridget, wife of George Lester, died,
aged 48. Francis Garrett died, aged 80
30. Total eclipse of the moon Peter Bradt died, aged 85. Alex.
W. McLean died, aged 20.
31. Minnie W. Root, daughter of Arthur H. Root, died at Geneva,
aged 22.
April 1, Air, h. 42, 1.29 The semi-centennial anniversary of the
Middle Dutch Sunday school took place. The church was filled to overflow-
ing, and the exercises were very interesting. On the one side of the pulpit,
in gas jet, were the figures 1816, and on the other, 1866. Ralph
Wells, the well known Sunday school speaker, and the pastor of the church,
Rev. Dr. Elmendorf, delivered addresses From the report of the superin-
tendent, R. V. De Witt, we derive many interesting reminiscences of the
history of the school during the past half century. The North and Middle
Dutch churches were originally one organization, but had for a number of
years two pastors and two houses of worship. A separation took place in
1815. In the monthof June, 1816, three Christian ladies, members of the
church, whose memory will ever be cherished in our city, felt themselves
called to do something for the souls of the children. Those ladies were Mi'S.
Charles D. Cooper, Mrs. Christian Miller and Mrs. David Pruyn. The
father of Mrs. Cooper, Lieut. Gov. John Tayler, fitted up a room for the
purpose in his storehouse on the site now occupied by Cooper's building.
Here was commenced a sabbath school, either the second or third of which
we have any knowledge in the city, and so well did it prosper that 87
scholars were soon enrolled, with an average atteudence of 50. Of the
teacheiSjin 1810, the only one surviving is Mrs. Sarah Waterman, then Miss
April.] Notes from the Neiospapers. 303
Sarah Van Wie. Mrs Douglas, lately deceased, was also a teacher during
that year. After having continued about a year, the school was suspended
on account of a severe winter. In 1818 or '19 it was revived and opened
in the western lobby of the church, by Messrs. Richard Varick De Witt
and William C. Miller, who had then just graduated from Union College.
The school commenced with four girls and three boys, but was rapidly
reinforced by new scholars and teachers, and was soon removed into the
galleries of the church, where it was held for about ten years, when, in
1828, it was transferred to the basement of the parsonage on Beaver
street, adjoining the church grounds, on the lot where the house lately
occupied by Thurlow Weed now stands. The library was commenced in
1825. Among the teachers attached to the school in earlier years, we
find the names of Geo. Young, now an elder of the church at Grand Rapids,
Mich. ; G. V. S. Quackenbush, the well known merchant of Troy ; S. H.
Lloyd, a present elder of the church, Harmanus Wendell, F J. Hosford,
now of New York, Nicholas Van Schaack, E. E. Spencer, E. Bunker, J.
F. Linacre, Miss Talmadge, now Mrs. Hoyt, of Ithaca; Miss Groesbeck,
now Mrs. Robert Thompson ; and Miss E. Brooks. It is recorded that
in 1822, when the enrollment was 86 and the average attendance 60
scholars, 26,749 verses were recited, being 334 verses to each scholar
enrolled. In 1827, a number of the members of the church founded a
school in Fayette street, which was afterwards removed to a district school
house on State street, where it was continued for about eleven years, and
then was merged into other schools that had been started in the neighbor-
hood. Among the superintendents and teachers were Philip Phelps,
Frederick J. Hosford, N. Van Schaack, E. E. Bunker, George Fonda and
J. F. Linacre. About the same period or somewhat latter, we find a brief
account of a separate school for colored persons, chiefly adults, which was
held in the school building. How long this school was maintained is not
known, but it is stated to have been blessed with a number of conversions.
The school was removed to the building it now occupies, in December,
1845. Two sessions of the school were held until 1850, when the
afternoon session was abandoned. The school has had, during the fifty
years of its existence, fifteen superintendents, viz: Wm. C. Miller,
Richard Varick De Witt, Harmanus Wendell, Nicholas Van Schaack,
James F. Linacre, x\braham F. Lansing, Benjamin Nott. Josephus Brock-
way, Philip Phelps, John A. Johnson, Adam Van Allen, William L. M.
Phelps, and the present incumbent, Abraham V. De Witt. Mr. Nott
held the ofiice five years and Mr. Van Allen eight years, these being
the longest terms of office. The church has had but three pastors, prior
to the present incumbent, viz : Rev. Drs. John De Witt, Isaac Ferris and
Isaac N. Wyckoff". Seven of the former pupils of the school have entered
the gospel ministry, viz. : Rev. Ph. Phelps, president of Hope College,
Mich. ; Rev. C. N. Waldron, of Cohoes ; Rev. J. L. Pearse of Bethle-
hem; Rev. M. Steele, and Rev. M. Burroughs (Baptist) in the south, and
the lamented deceased Theodore Wyckofi" and A. Miller. The number of
persons enrolled is 406, classified as follows : principal department. 221
scholars ; infant department, 139 scholars ; total number of scholars. 360 ;
officers 6, teachers 40. Teachers admitted during the year, 13; scholars
in the principal department, 63; infant department, 66; total, 129.
Scholars who have left the principal department, 90; inf\int department,
49 ; total, 139. Five scholars have died during the year, and two have
304 Notes from the Newspa;pers. [1866.
become teachers. The largest attendance, 45 teachers and 254 scholars;
smallest, 15 teachers and 38 scholars 5 average, 37 teachers and 190
scholars. Seven members of the school have united with the church, and
more than the same number are known to have found Christ as their
Saviour. Volumes in the library, 865. Total receipts, including amount
in the treasury at the beginning of the year, $447.01. Total disburse-
ments : for the expenses of the school, $268.97 ; missionary purposes,
$150 ; on hand, $29.04 ; amount of sabbath collections, $266.22. monthly
concert collections, $21.91 '.Andrew J. Lloyd died, aged 43.
2. Air, h. 43, 1. 35 Mary J., wife of Elmore J. Northrop, died,
aged 32. Margaret F. Riley died, aged 18. Catherine Ann, wife of
David Palmer, died, aged 30.
3. Air, h. 47, 1. 32 Mrs. Anna Spelman died, aged 90. Eliza-
beth M., wife of Christian Jacobs, died, aged 72. Mary, widow of Peter
Albert, died, aged 59. Nicholas N. Groot, Jr., died, aged 29.
4. Air, h. 49, 1. 38 James Toole died, aged 60.
5. Air, h. 67, 1. 52 Solomon P. Mork died, aged 19.
6. Air, h. 68, 1. 53 Colonel William A. Thornton, of the ord-
nance department of the army, died at Governor's island, where he had
long been on duty, aged 64. He was born at Albany, entered West
Point with Alexander Bache, Daniel S. Donnelson, Robert Anderson,
Charles F. Smith and other distinguished men, in 1821, and graduated
No. 12 in 1825. He was brevetted second lieutenant of the First artillery
on bis graduation, and rose through the various grades of the regular army
until he became colonel in September. 1863. He served in the Black
Hawk and Florida wars, and was with General Scott at Charleston in the
nullification troubles. He has been in the ordnance corps ever since its
organization, and almost always on constant duty as inspector of small
arms. He had charge of several arsenals, at Watertown, Watervliet, and
the ordnance department at Fort Columbus, New York harbor. He was
recently brevetted brigadier general for his long and faithful services in
the army. He never received a furlough. When Jeff. Davis was secretary
of war, he sent Colonel Thornton to New Mexico, and here he lost his
health. Returning over the plains he took cold, contracted a bronchial
aflPection, which brought on asthma, which harassed the remainder of
his life, and was the indirect cause of his death.
7. Air, h. 53, 1. 36.
8. Air, h. 37, 1. 32 Oliver Mead died at Bridgewater, Conn.,
aged 75.
9. Air, h. 38, 1. 28 William L. Henry died, aged 46. Charlotte
Kastendike died, aged 59. Susannah, widow of John Vrooman, died,
aged 62.
10. Air, h. 42, 1. 29 Annual charter election; George H.
Thacher elected mayor by 738 majority over Robert H. Pruyn. The
republicans carried 7 of the 10 wards, and claimed a majority of 4 in the
common council. The democrats elected 6 supervisors which gave them
a majority in the board The blacksmith shop of Patrick Powers,
No. 72 Bowery, was burnt. It was a frame structure, one story in height,
and was owned by a German named Andrew Muhlick, residing at 280
Washington avenue. During the progress of the fire it was discovered
that a man was burning in the rubbish. Upon examination it turned
out to be Mt. Muhlick, the owner of the premises. He was speedily
April.] Notes from the Newspapers. 305
taken from the ruins, but not before life was extinct, his body, arms,
shoulders and face being horribly burned and almost beyond recogni-
tion Mrs. Delia Carberry died, aged 51. Ann Banan died, aged 65.
Mary Kearns died, aged 18.
11. Air, h. 50, 1. 35 John Roff died, aged 31.
12. Air, h. 55, 1. 42 Thomas Galvin died, aged 56.
13. Air, h. 58, 1. 87.
14. Air, h. 58, 1. 37 In expectation of a visitation of cholera,
efforts were made to cleanse the foul places about town, and the pond on
Canal, Lark and Sand streets came under notice. It may interest posterity
to know what sort of a place existed there at this time. A correspondent.
Citizen, in the Journal of last evening, in calling attention to the very
dangerous condition to health of this pond, implies censure of the board
of health for its remissness in not having taken action in the pi-emises.
Citizen is respectfully informed that some two weeks ago the board visited
the locality referred to, and found that the pond was in a condition
highly dangerous to the public health ; that it needed attention and that
immediate. The city surveyor, who accompanied the board, was appealed
to for information as to what should be done in the premises. From
Knox street up the Bowery to Robin, all the sewerage runs into Sand
street, which has no drain at all. There it lays in stagnated pools until
a rain storm overflows the bed of the street, and then it is carried into
this pond. Though there is, in some parts of it, from twelve to twenty
feet of water, the drain under the extension of Knox street is higher than
the surface of the water in the pond. It is, therefore, the receptacle of
the sewerage and excrement from the Bowery, besides holding in bond
the carcasses of dogs, cats, &c. This year much alarm has been created
by the intense and peculiar blackness of the water; but the matter is easy
of explanation. When the buildings used at the Sanitary fair, held in
the Academy park, were demolished, the water proof roofing, composed of
coal tar, &c., was thrown into this pond. Its decomposition has colored
the water, and the atmosphere of that locality is impregnated with an
effluvia similar to that surrounding the gas works buildings. To this is su-
peradded the noxious odor of other decomposing foreign matters in the
pond. The only question debated by the board of health has been not
the necessity so much as the expense. Surveyor Bingham estimates the
laying of a drain in Sand street, and the proper and permanent improv-
ing of the pond at from $75,000 to 880,000. A law for the improving
of Sand street was noticed some three months, and it was the duty of the
board to take action in the premises. Yesterday Mr. Bingham was in-
structed to prepare a plan for the improvement of the pond, which when
reported to the board of health — which it is expected he will do to-day —
will be acted upon promptly and effectually. The proposition to drain the
pond will not in Mr. Bingham's opinion, remedy the evil ; for the expo-
sure of the causes which have grown the complaint to the sun will the
more speedily generite malaria than though covered with ten or twelve
feet of water. It is, indeed, a vexed question, the solution of what is
best to be done. — H. L. Godfrey, Secretary Board of Health.
15. Air, h, 57, 1. 52 The Rev. Ray Palmer, D.D., pastor of the
First Congregational Society, worshiping in the ancient brick church,
corner of Beaver and South Pearl streets, preached his farewell sermon
to his congregation. The Evening Journal thus alludes to the withdrawal
Hist. Coll. m. 39
306 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
of Dr. Palmer from the cliurcb : We had occasion two or three weeks
since to notice the fact, that the Rev. Dr. Palmer, of this city, had been
invited to a highly responsible and honorable position, as general super-
intendent of some of the more important interests of the Congregational
church. We have to announce now, and so far as the interests of our
city are concerned, we do it with deep regret, that he has thought it his
duty to accept this appointment. It is now fifteen years since he came to
live among us, and during this period he has earned a reputation which
any minister of the gospel might be thankful to possess. While, as a
preacher, he has never aimed at the sensational or the startling, he has
always presented the plain truths of the gospel in a correct and graceful
style, and with great logical accuracy, and yet with such simplicity and
directness as to come within the range of the humblest intellect. In the
pastoral relation, we understand that he has been a model of affectionate and
dignified fidelity; and we are not surprised to hear of the deep and general
sorrow which the resignation of his charge has occasioned among his
people. His uncommonly diversified talents, in connection with his fine
moral constitution, and particularly his genial spirit, have rendered him
a general favorite in our community. We cannot dissemble our apprehen-
sions that it will not be an easy matter to fill the place which his removal
from us will vacate; while we have no doubt that he will be found admira-
bly adapted to the place he goes to fill. We congratulate him that his
ministry closes here in a manner every way honorable to himself, while he
carried with him the warm regards and kind wishes of all the churches in
our city John McCabe died, aged 40.
16. Air, h. 50, 1. 44 Susan Evertsen, wife of Harvey Parsons, died,
aged 68. Mary A. Finnegan, wife of J. B Barnard, died. Peter Martin
died, aged 66. Gerrit W. Bell died at San Francisco, aged 50.
17. Air, h. 56, 1. 39 Owen Johnson, died.
18. Air, h. 57, 1. 39 Adeline Cole died, aged 63. Betsey, widow
of Henry Briggs, died, aged 82. Wm. Langrish died, aged 64. Peter
Boyle died, aged 23. Maria Lloyd died, aged 81. Wm. Bristol died,
aged 69.
19. Air, h. 62, 1. 55 Azariah E. Stimson died, aged 57.
20. Air, h. 72, 1. 47. Ellen, wife of James McFarland, died, aged
34.
21. 'Air, h. 76, 1. 64 Sarah, wife of John Gannon, died, aged 41,
Patrick Fox died, aged 48. Sarah A. Burch, wife of Gilbert Weeks,
died, aged 44.
22. Air, h. 77, 1. 60 Mary Mackenzie died, aged 50. Dr. Leo-
nard G. Warren died at Newburgh, aged 63.
23. Air, h. 70, 1. 50 Mary Margaret, daughter of the late Amos
Fassett, died, aged 61. Terence Mulligan died, aged 38.
24. Air, h. 71, 1. 46 James Gallagher died, aged 64.
25. Air, h.41, 1. 37.
26. Air, h. 47, 1. 37 Edward Lee died, aged 34.
27. Air, h. 41, 1. 33 The Rev. John Kelly, Catholic priest, died
suddenly in Jersey city. He was found dead in his bed. Father Kelly
was seventy years of age, and was well known in this city, having been
pastor of St. John's Catholic congregation. After leaving here he was
for three years a missionary in Africa, and returning settled in Jersey
city. Elizabeth Morrisson died ,aged 33.
April.] Notes from the Newspapers. 307
28. Air, h. 51, 1. 36 Charles L. Austin died in Mexico, aged 50.
He had left this city about the 20th of March, on a sea voyage, in one of
the Panama steamers, of which his son, Edward Austin, was one of the
officers. Landing at Vera Cruz, he went to the capital of the empire, on
a brief visit, awaiting the return trip of the vessel. His letters from the
Mexican capital were marked by buoyancy of spirits, and were full of
assurances of enjoyment and health. The circumstances of his death
have not reached us. He was a gentleman of rare excellence of cha-
racter. He was a student, but his bent of mind sought the recondite and
unaccustomed paths of literature. He was deeply impressed with reli-
gious sentiments, yet cultivated a gay and cheerful spirit. He was a
rio-id business man ; yet was generous and even lavish, in the cause of
religion, or charity, or of country. He was sedulous in his care of city
interests when recorder, and was, above all, a just judge, tempering mercy
with justice, but never swerving from right. He was born in Orwell,
Vt., in 1816, studied at Chambly, and graduated at Burlington college.
He married in 1835, a daughter of the Hon. Robert Elliott, of this city,
and then went to Europe, where he pursued a course of studies at one of
the German universities. While there, the philosopher Schelling was
his constant associate and friend. On his return, he entered the law
office of Col. McKown, whom, at an interval of many years, he succeeded
in the office of recorder. The Mexican correspondent of the New York
Times^ gives these particulars, in which it will be perceived there are
some errors of date : Judge Austin had only been here a few days, yet
he had the entree of the palace, and the heads of the bureau of govern-
ment officials welcomed him to their head-quarters. He arrived here on
the 11th ult., intending to remain until it was time to return to Vera
Cruz, to take passage on the steam ship Manhattan, from Vera Cruz, on
the 8th instant. A slight affection of the throat, caused by exploring the
historical canals surrounding this city during the day of the 22d ult.,
made him think of leaving for Vera Cruz sooner than it was necessary,
in order to embark on the steamer on the 8th instant. He had con-
cluded to start yesterday morning, but when Monday morning came he
was lying near the spot, where only one week before, exiled con-
federates had buried H. W. Allen. Friday evening last he retired,
suffering severely with palpitation of the heart. Saturday, those who
visited him, thought all danger was over, and none were so confident as
the deceased himself. Saturday evening he had another severe attack,
but at midnight he rallied so much that his physician, Dr. Luis Hassel,
thought that all immediate danger had passed, yet recommended extreme
quiet, that he might the sooner be able to get out of Mexico, and away
from this elevated country. At 6 A. M., Sunday morning, he was seized
with another attack, too severe even for his strong constitution, and died
in a few minutes. Sunday evening he was followed by quite all the
Americans in IMexico, to the American burying ground, situated west of
the city, and not far from Chapultepec castle. John F. Jenkins died,
aged 81. Clarissa Cantine died. Patrick Carroll died, aged 64.
29. Mary Joralemon died, aged 85.
The following are the remarks made and the resolutions offered by Re-
corder Paddock, in common council, Monday night, on the death of the
late Recorder Austin :
308 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
Mr. Mayor — The sad intelligence of the death of our highly esteemed
citizen, ex-Recorder Austin, brings sorrow and mourning to a loving family,
and to a large circle of friends, all of whom had confidently anticipated
that a relaxation of the cares of business and a change of climate would
restore his impaired health. But, sir, Providence ordered otherwise.
Mr. Austin left this city but a few weeks since with high hopes of a speedy
return in health, but instead of his return comes the startling intelligence
of his death. He died in the city of Mexico on the 28th day of April
last, where his remains are buried. The friends that knew him will know
him no more this side of the grave. To you, gentlemen, and to the citizens
of Albany it will be unnecessary to allude to the able, impartial, honorable
and beneficial manner in which he performed the duties of the several
honorable and responsible offices which he held in this city and county. His
record is an honor to his memory, and his name will be held in kindly remem-
brance by the citizens of Albany. I cannot do justice to the memory of
Mr. Austin, but a brief statement of his history may not be uninteresting
to us who had learned to regard him as one of Albany's most esteemed
citizens. Mr. Austin was born at Orwell, in the state of Vermont, in the
year 1816. He was sent early to Canada to school, and after having
finished his studies there, graduated at Burlington College. In 1887 he
went to Europe, where he pursued a course of studies in one of the Ger-
man universities. After returning from Europe, in 1837, he commenced
the study of law in the law office of McKown, Van Buren & Robinson,
and has since been a resident of this city. After completing his studies
he was admitted to practice as attorney and counsellor at law in the courts
of this state, and in his practice, by his courtesy, learning and ability, he
secured and retained the respect and friendship of the members of the
legal profession, and of his clients by his devotion to their true interests.
He was for several years senior member of the law firm of Austin &
McMahon. In 1857 he was elected supervisor of this county from the
Tenth ward of this city, and was at once chosen the presiding officer of
that body, an office which he filled with ability, and to the satisfaction of
the public. In 1860 he was elected recorder of this city by a large
majority, which office he filled for four years with great ability, and with
faithfulness to the true interests of the city of Albany. He was an up-
right magistrate, and an honorable, honest and faithful representative of
the people in this board, and to his wisdom we are indebted for many
benefits to our city. Mr. Austin was also appointed by the common
council as member of the board of education, which office he held many
years with the confidence and respect of his associates. And he was at
the time of his death, and had been for many years, a highly esteemed
member of the executive committee of the State Normal School. That
he could not have lived longer among us is to be regretted, for we cannot
alFord to lose men like Mr. Austin.
30. The following statistics of the Methodist Episcopal church in this
city and county, are derived from minutes of the Troy conference : Mem-
bership— Hudson street, 360; Ash Grove, 285; Washington avenue,
263; Garretson Station, 212; Arbor Hill, 173; Broadway, 121; Green-
bush, 195; Watervliet, 165 ; Bethlehem, 126 ; Guilderland and Rotter-
dam, 195. Deaths — Washington avenne, 12; Ash Grove, 8 ; Hudson
street, 5 ; Garretson station, 5 ; Arbor Hill, 2 ; Broadway, 1 ; Greenbush,
6; Watervleit, 2; Bethlehem, 2. Probationers — Ash Grove, 90; Hudson
Mat.] Notes Jrom the Neiospapers. 309
street, 70; Arbor Hill, 45; Washington avenue, 40; Garretson Station,
29; Broadway, 20; Greenbush, 13; Watervliet, 5; Bethlehem, 29;
Guilderland and Rotterdam, 65. Baptisms — Adults : Arbor Hill, 27 ;
Hudson street, 20 ; Broadway, 20; Washington avenue, 17; Ash Grove,
10; Garretson Station, 6; Greenbush, 12; Bethlehem,!; Guilderland
and Rotterdam, 35 ; Watervliet, none. Infants : Ash Grove, 44 ; Wash-
ington avenue, 19; Broadway, 10 ; Arbor Hill, 9 ; Garretson Station, 4 ;
Hudson street, 3 ; Greenbush, 2 ; Watervliet, 10 ; Bethlehem, 3; Guilder-
land and Rotterdam, IB. Sunday Schools — Scholars : Ash Grove (two
schools), 806 ; Hudson street (two schools), 709 ; Washington avenue
(two schools), 410 ; Broadway (two schools), 410 ; Arbor Hill (one
school), 325; Garretson Station (one school), 200; Greenbush (two
schools), 422 ; Watervliet (two schools), 200 ; Bethlehem (two schools),
220 ; Guilderland and Rotterdam (5 schools), 385. Conversions : Ash
Grove, 60 ; Hudson street, 40 ; Broadway, 29 ; Washington avenue, 25 ;
Garretson Station, 14; Arbor Hill, 13; Greenbush, 4; Bethlehem, 20;
Guilderland and Rotterdam, 50 ; Watervliet, none. Estimated value of
Churches — Ash Grove, S93,000 ; Hudson street, $36,000; Broadway,
S20,000; Garretson Station, $17,000; Washington avenue, $12,000;
Arbor Hill, $10,000 ; Greenbush, $8,000 ; Watervliet, $2,500 ; Bethle-
hem, $3,000 ; Guilderland and Rotterdam, $10,400. Estimated value of
Parsonages — Ash Grove, $7,000; Hudson street, $1,000; Garretson
Station, $3,000; Washington avenue, Arbor Hill and Broadway, none ;
Greenbush, $2,000 ; Watervliet, $500 ; Bethlehem, $1,500 ; Guilderland
and Rotterdam, $1,000. Missionary/ Contributions — Ash Grove, $666-
.77 ; Hudson street, $468.36 ; Garretson Station, $316 ; Washington
avenue, $190.75; Arbor Hill, $53.05 ; Broadway, $104.50 ; Greenbush,
$156; Watervliet, $101; Bethlehem, $35; Guilderland and Rotterdam,
$117.25.
May 1. Mrs. Margaret, widow of Wm. N. Sill, died at Cedar Hill,
aged 78. Eneas Daley died, aged 26.
2. Matthew Usher died, aged 61. Jane, wife of James Gurney, died,
aged 42. George VV. Piatt died in Brooklyn, aged 59, sometime a
printer in Albany.
3. The new bell of the Fourth Presbyterian church was placed in the
tower, weighing 4,500 lbs., the largest bell in the city; the munificent
gift of William B. Conant, who made this splendid present wholly unso-
licited on the part of the congregation, and whose public spirit deserves com-
mendation. The bell was from the foundery of Jones & Co., Troy
Three men were found floating in the water between the Greenbush ferry
slip and Schuyler street, and Coroner Bullock held the inquest. One
body was identified as that of Patrick Roach, who six weeks since fell
overboard from the steamer Redfield. A verdict was rendered that the de-
ceased was found drowned. The second body, that of John Dunning, was
identified by his friends, and a verdict of found drowned was also rendered
in this case. The third body was identified by his friends as that of Patrick
Shea, a man sixty-five years of age, who gained his living by working on
farms. He habitually spent a few months in this city, and it was while
enjoying, one of these intervals that he lost his life. A verdict of found
drowned was rendered by the jury. These three bodies being all found
within a few minutes of each other, and near the same spot, caused some
excitement, and rumor's busy tongue soon increased the number of bodies
310 Notes from the Neivspapers, . [1866.
found to nine Patrick Roche died, aged 26. Nicholas Commes-
ford, died.
6. Air, h. 55, 1. 46.
7. Air, h. 63, 1. 40 Edward Butler, died, aged 89.
8. Air, h. 57, 1. 42.
9. Air, h. 66, 1. 52 Belinda J. Radliff, died, aged 39. Mary,
wife of Hugh McNamara, died, aged 38.
10. Air, h. 61, 1. 46 Elizabeth Hewitt, died, aged 61. Hannah,
wife of Patrick Grady, died, aged 47. Giles Sandford died, aged 20.
Elizabeth, widow of Thomas Enos, died, aged 78. Jacob F. Wentworth
died, aged 28.
11. Air, h. 65, 1. 50 James D. Wasson died, aged 75. The
death of Jas. D. Wasson, removes another of the landmarks of Albany.
His life was wholly passed in this city, prosperous and respected.
Starting life with the rudiments of education, and with no other means of
fortune than the determined will to achieve one, he soon acquired position
and influence. He was, from 1826 to 1839, doorkeeper of the senate;
in which position he acquired the confidence of leading men in the state,
and much influence. He was often consulted by the leader? of the demo-
cratic party, and was considered as a representative man in its ranks.
Subsequently he became alderman and supervisor, and later, postmaster
of the city. He was a prominent director in one of our banks, was active
in religious matters, and associated in some of the most useful organiza-
tions of charity. His sterling common sense, firmness, integrity and
uncommon administrative capacity, made his cooperation in all public
aflfairs, whether of politics, or business, or benevolence, of great value.
He died possessed of ample fortune, surrounded by friends, and carrying
to his grave an untarnished reputation. — Argus. Something more than a
passing record of the death of this highly esteemed and justly valued citi-
zen is due to his life and virtues. No truer illustration of the nature of
our institutions and the tendencies of goodness and an ever prompting
kindness of heart, can be presented, than these afi"ord Devoid of all pre-
tensions, or display, or guile, he carried into practical eff'ect that divine
injunction, which is second only to the first and great commandment,
" Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." James Duane Wasson was
born in the town of Duanesburgh, in the then county of Albany, on the 24th
of April, 1792. He was the youngest of eight children of George Wasson
and Agnes Sullivan, his wife. He was left an orphan at the early age of
seven years, without patrimony, and was bound out to John Oliver of that
town, to learn the trade of tanner and currier, and to do chores generally.
It may be mentioned that he was named after the mayor of the city of
New York, at that time the owner of the manor of Duanesburgh. His
means of education were extremely limited, scarcely beyond the attain-
ment of reading. His master, Mr. Oliver, proving a severe one, and his
task being very onerous, he concluded to quit that pursuit, and come to
Albany and seek his fortune, thinking, to adopt his own language, " he
could get his living easier than to pull hides out of a vat." Self-relying,
as he ever has been, he put this thought into practical execution, and
at the age of sixteen arrived in Albany, with his entire eartlily pos-
sessions in his hand, consisting of a change of shirts and stockings
in a cotton handkerchief. His first step was to enter into an engage-
ment with one Thomas Campbell, grocer, on the hill, now Washington
May.] Notes from the Newspapers. 311
avenue, for three years, at ninety dollars a year, and live in the store.
At the end of this term, with about two hundred dollars in his pocket, he
and a partner engaged in business as grocers, in which pursuit he was
successful, until the close of the war of 1812, when being overstocked with
tea and sugar at very high prices, the unexpected termination of the war
compelled him to stop payment. He compromised with his creditors at
fifty cents on the dollar; and it maybe mentioned as a proof of his incor-
ruptible integrity that he devoted over fifteen industrious years to fully
discharge his compromise debts. After the war he engaged in the livery
business, having for his partner Mr. V. D. Jewell, a worthy and respect-
able citizen, who survives him. In this he was successful. His intuitive
knowledge of the horse was wonderful, and in that trait and as a lover of
that noble animal, he was without a rival. In the outset of active life
he attached himself to the democratic party, not as a mere partisan, but
from a fixed conviction of the truth and stability of its principles, and the
patriotic impulses which he believed controlled its action. But in his
politics, as in his course of life, he was tolerant and liberal, awarding to
others the right of opinion he claimed for himself, and avoiding as far as
possible any personal prejudices which political or religious difi"erences are
too apt to engender. His first vote was for Gov. Tompkins, and he gave
to that eminent patriot, literally a war democrat in that exigency of our
country's affairs, an earnest and effective support. In 1828 he was elected
sergeant at arms of the assembly, and the next year to the same office in
the senate, and subsequently doorkeeper to the same body, which duty he
discharged until the memorable political campaign of 1840, when he was
displaced. He enjoyed the confidence and association of the leading men
of the state. It became, indeed, in the course of his long sei'vice, a bye-
word with the minority, that the senate was ruled through the tall man in
blue (his uniform color of dress in those days), alluding to the influence
he was supposed to exercise in the senate over appointments to office, etc.
In 1842, he was appointed by President Tyler postmaster at Albany, and
served in that ofiice through the administration of Mr. Polk, and until
removed by Gen. Taylor. During the most of that period this position
was one of peculiar importance and responsibilty, Albany being a large
distributing and collecting office and his judgment, discretion and fidelity
were implicitly relied on, not only in the ordinary management of the
office, but in the performance of instructions not strictly official require-
ments, involving the collection and custody of considerable sums of money,
but for which he neither sought nor received commission nor emolument.
But he was tendered the unusual compliment of an official expression of
the approval and thanks of the department. During the most of his active
life, he was leading and promiueot in the municipal affairs of Albany,
serving as assessor, alderman, excise commissioner, supervisor, &c., &c.,
giving to the public interest the same diligence, considerate attention and
uniform kindness of manner that were characteristics of his daily life in
his business and personal relations. In 1850 he associated himself with
his friend, the indefatigable and successful Mr. John Butterfield, in the
express organizations, which have since grown into collossal proportions ;
and was prominent in the recent consolidation of the great companies, to
which his forecast and judgment gave an impetus. He was one of the
founders of the Albany Orphan Asylum, and for several years, and at
his death, its president. An orphan boy himself, his sympathies were in
312 Notes from tlie Newspa;pers. [1866.
unison with the objects and proper management of this noble charity, and
it was much indebted to his active efforts to advance its interest and efl&-
cieucy. The presence of his wards at his funeral was a touching tribute
to the memory of their honored head. It was one of the most natural
impulses of his nature that he should feel a warm interest in those who,
like himself, had been thrown on the charities of the world. One of his
modes of doing good was in lending a helping hand to young men at
the entrance on business life, as also in affording aid and encouragement
to those of more mature years who had fallen into difficulty. His indorse-
ments and loans, in comparatively small individual amounts, but .large in
the number of instances, were, perhaps, unexampled in the history of a
business man ; and it was rare that his benevolence was abused. His heart
was large, active, benevolent, not lifted up by the acquisition of wealth,
but to the last the poor man's friend, both with advice and purse. He
was married in October, 1814, to Miss Harriet E. Benjamin, by whom he
had six children. His first wife dying in 1839, he married Miss Clarissa
Eddy, by whom he had three children, four of his children and widow
surviving him. Mild, genial, affectionate, he was a model in all the rela-
tions of domestic life; and never happier than when contributing to the
happiness and relief of others. — Argus Margaret Courtright died,
aged 24. Daniel O'Brien died, aged 68.
12. Air, h. 73, 1. 53 William James Gourlay died, aged 23.
William J. Gourlay was born and educated in the city of Albany. At an
early age he won a high reputation at school as an essayist and poet.
One of his first successes was at the Albany Academy, where he took the
gold medal of the Beck Literary Society. Shortly after that time, he was
awarded the gold medal of the Young Men's Association, for an English
essay, and the year following, received from the same institution, the
prize for a poem of deserved merit. All his writings, prose and in verse,
evinced a high and refined order of talent, and a distinguished position in
the literary world doubtless would have been his, had life been spared.
Mr. Gourlay, entering an advanced class at Williams' College, Massachu-
setts, graduated in the summer of of 1863. The following fall he began
the study of divinity, under Bishop Whipple of Faribault, Minnesota, and
remained there nearly two years. Being deprived of many advantages at
the Western Seminary, he, about three months since, came east and entered
the Episcopal Seminary in New York city, with the intention of there
finishing the prescribed course of three years, and of taking orders in
June. James P. Crombie died at New Boston, N. H., aged 21.
13. Air, h. 75, 1. 57 The Rev. William Tatlock, associate rector
of St. Peter's church, resigned that position and accepted the rectorship
of St. John's church, Stamford, Conn. Mr. Tatlock, during the four
years of his connection with St. Peter's, greatly endeared himself to the
people of that parish, by his untiring devotion to the duties of his holy
office, and by the ability and discretion which have been constantly shown
in the discharge of all its important functions. — Journal.
14. Air, h. 74, 1. 42 Sarah Bradley, wife of Alfred Edwards,
died. Angus Cameron died, aged 62. Milton F. Jones died, aged 29.
15. Air, h. 68, 1. 38 The prices of all commodities in the mar-
ket were firm. Eggs from 23c. to 25c. per dozen ; fresh butter from 4oc.
to 55c. per pound," poultry 16c. per pound, and SI. 75 and S2 per pair;
veal, 8c. and 10c. per pound ; lamb, 12c. to 14c. per pound for the hind
May.] Notes from the Newspapers. 313
quarter, and from 8c. to 10c. for the fore quarter; hind quarter of beef, 14c.
per pound, and the fore quarter at 10c. and lie; potatoes, $3.50 and U
per barrel; peachblows, $4 per hm^.— Argus William W. Wolford
formerly keeper of the Bull's Head Hotel, died, aged 63. '
15. Margaret C , widow of Israel Smith, died, aged 81.
16. Air, h. 60, 1. 53 The body of William Cullen was found
drowned in the river, near the foot of Arch street. He had been missino-
since the 8th instant, and it is believed that by some mischance he walked
off the dock on the night of that day William Yates, residing at
No. 37 Ten Broeck street, came home from his business apparently as
well as usual. He sat down in a chair, and suddenly fell over and ex-
pired; death caused by heart disease. Mr. Yates was a clerk in one of
the Central rail road offices, and was about 64 years of age.
17. Air, h. 60, 1. 42 Belinda Benny, wife of John V Marshall
died, aged 32. Anna Maria Lynch died, aged 27. Cornelius Korman
died, aged 55. Caroline M., widow of James Taylor, late cashier of the
Commercial bank, died at Utica.
18. Air, h. 60, 1. 43 There was no branch of business conducted
in this city that assumed more extensive proportions, than the trade in
lumber. For many years Albany had been the largest lumber market
in the world, and while the receipts of lumber are now the greatest at
Chicago, yet the Albany market is comparatively none the less important,
in view of the position occupied with reference to the character of the
trade affected. All the foreign shipments are negotiated from this point
The lumber for South America, the West Indies, and other foreio-n
countries, is all assorted here, and much of it is actually manufactured into
doors, ceilings, etc., so as to be ready for immediate use when it reaches
its destination. The trade with Australia is very extensive; millions of
feet of prepared lumber being sent to the island from here every season.
The facilities afforded for this traffic iu this city are already great, and
important additions are to be made during the coming summ'er. Con-
tracts have been let for the construction of three new'^slips and piers at
the north end of the district, and the work is to be completed at the
earliest day possible. If three times that additional number of piers were
now ready for use, not one of them would be left unoccupied. 3Iore
space is needed, and it is evident that it will be necessary, eventually, to
extend the slips over all that portion of ground between the present
boundaries of the district and lock number two. At present, the district
occupies about one mile of river front, and embraces twenty-one slips
running east and west from the Erie canal to the wharf Upon the
spaces between these slips is discharged from canal boats the lumber
from the region of Lake Champlain, Glen's Falls, and the rivers comin<'
down from the northern wilderness, the Black river, and St. Lawrence
country, by the way of the Black river canal and the Kome and Water-
town rail road ; Canada lumber, by way of Oswego ; lumber from Ohio
and Michigan, as far west as the Saginaw region, and also from the
southern tier of counties in this state, by the way of the Genesee valley,
Chemung, Crooked Lake, and Cayuga and Seneca canals. It will thus be
seen that our canal system is well calculated to drain an immense region,
and concentrate the products at this point, through water channels^and
at comparatively cheap transportation. Lumber is now brought to this
Hist. Coll. in. 40
314 Notes frcrni the Newspa'pers. [1866.
market from Green Bay, Indiana, Ohio, from Canada on Lake Ontario,
by way of Oswego, and from the Ottawa region, and all the tributaries to
the St. Lawrence, by way of Lake Champlain and the Champlain canal.
These facilities brought to this market last year about three hundred and
fifty million feet of lumber, involving money transactions to the amount
of about ten millions of dollars. This immense business was distributed
among about forty wholesale lumber firms, all located within the limits
named. This vast amount of lumber was unloaded from canal boats,
carted across the wharf, and shipped upon river vessels. About one
hundred carmen are constantly employed at this work alone. — Argus
Bridget, wife of J. C. Meyer, died, aged 35.
19. Air, h. 62, 1. 49 Clark Chamberlain died, aged 65. Henry
Stromeyer died, aged 37.
20. Air, h. 76, 1. 55 Robert C Martin died, aged 37. Ann
Barker died, aged 76. Charles Mclntyre died in Brooklyn. Thomas
Alvin died, aged 90, Ellen, widow of Daniel Behan, died, aged 45.
21. Air, h. 74, 1. 58 Mrs. Mary McLoughlin died at Saratoga
Springs, aged 77. Frederick Hart died at Canastota, aged 30, late of
Albany. At the breaking out of the war he responded to the call for
volunteers, and enlisted in the navy.
22. Air, h. 69, 1. 42.
23. Air, h. 51, 1. 42 At a fire in Brooklyn, Thomas I. Jones,
son of the late Joshua I. Jones, of Albany, aged 28 years, was riding
on Engine No. 3, and when near Pearl street, was knocked off by Truck
4, which came in collison with the engine. The truck ran over him; also
the tender of Engine 19, killing him instantly Susan S.Leonard,
wife of John D. Burnop, died, aged 44. Wm. K. O'Neil died, aged 38.
24. Air, h. 54, 1. 41 The common council held a special session
upon the Lark street pond and passed a law for filling it in. The city
surveyor estimated that it would require 20,000 cubic yards of soil
At a meeting of the board of trade it was recommended to buy and
sell grain by weight, instead of measure George Davidson died,
aged 67. Jacob Sharp died, aged 78. James Coates died, aged 44.
Mrs. Catharine Clexton died, aged 82. Anna M. Cureton, wife of Francis
W. Cox, died, aged 29.
25. Air, h. 61, 1. 50 Mrs. Nancy Smith, widow of John N.
Quackenbush, died, aged 82.
26. Air, h. 59, 1. 46 ..Ann Eliza, widow of James Ten Eyck, and
eldest daughter of the late Abram R. Ten Eyck, died. Ellen, wife of
Thomas Harrigan, died, aged 36. Daniel Tierney died, aged 58.
27. Air, h. 68, 1. 57 Capt. John T. Deforest died at Willowvale,
Oneida county, aged 36, of disease contracted in the army.
28. Air, h. 60, 1. 56 Catharine Gremmler, wife of Jacob Etsel,
died, aged 38. Elizabeth Blackburn died, aged 59. James Hall died,
aged 64.
29. Air, h. 60, 1. 50 Catharine, wife of Richard Sennett, died,
aged 29.
30. Air, h. 62, 1. 48.
31. Air, h. 61,1.53.
June 1. Air, h. 60, 1. 28 Delegates from the Christian Associa-
tions in the United States and in Canada, held a convention in this city.
June.] Notes from the Newspapers. 315
Representatives were present from the east, west and south, from several
states shut out from national conventions for years past. Acquiescing in
the result of the war, and the reestablishment of the unity of the nation,
they now meet in fraternal accord with those engaged in a common object.
It was pleasant to find representatives from the Christian associations,
from all sections, thus mingling together and seeking to promote, accord-
ing to the best of their ability, the cause of morality, and the dissemina-
tion of religious sentiments. The delegates from the British possessions
present, give to the meeting the character of an international convention,
and all were expected to join in such appropriate exercises as will tend to
promote fraternal feeling and religiousconcord. — Argus A considerable
force of Fenians came up on the morning boat from New York. They
made great havoc during the night among the radishes that were intended
to supply the vegetable stands. During the day a body of Fenians left
this city under Col. O'Neilfor the Canada border There was a meeting
at Tweddle Hall of the Christian Commission, a convention of Young
Men's Christian Associations of the United States and Canada, which was
largely attended Mary E. Cooney, wife of James Maguire, died.
2. Air, h. 65, 1. 56 Mrs. Eunice Ten Broeck died, aged 61.
Mary Day died, aged 22. Ellen, widow of James Byrnes, died in New
York.
3. Air, h. 70, 1. 57 Mrs. Ann Sharkey died, aged 64
4. Air, h. 66, 1. 59 Catharine J., wife of Joseph W. Baker, died,
aged 38. Richard Ross died, aged 90.
5. Air, h. 66, 1. 62 Susan A. Geary, wife of Walter W. Briggs,
died, aged 34. Timothy Callahan died, aged 34. Mary A. Babcock
died, aged 16. Ann Moyston died, aged 84. John Rodgers died,
aged 57.
6. Air, h. 70, 1 66 The Pennsylvania Hose company, No. 21,
from Philadelphia, arrived here, and were received hospitably
Robert Stack died, aged 59.
7. Air, h. 66, 1. 60 The Rochester Blues, the guests of the
Albany Zouave Cadets, arrived at an early hour this morning. They were
addressed by the mayor at the City Hall, after which they proceeded to
Hudson, returning in the evening About two hundred delegates
to the International Christian Association left the city on an excursion to
Montreal. For an account of their proceedings, and how they were
detained in Canada by reason of the troubles there with the Fenians, see
the newspapers.
8. Air, h. 67, 1. 60 Grand promenade concert at Tweddle Hall,
in honor of the Rochester Blues; duly chronicled in the papers.
9. Air, h. 69, 1. 58 James Davis died, aged 64.
10. Air, h. 65, 1. 54 Eight passengers cars laden with returning
Fenians arrived from Malone, and spent the night in the depot, destitute
of food and money. Their friends assisted them to return home, most
of them being taken in tow of a barge Thomas Kenary died, aged
83. Augustus G. Cole died, aged 29. Caroline Wasserback, wife of
Charles Albert, died, aged 25. Mary Cunningham, wife of Michael
Scott, died, aged 30. Mary A., widow of James Dey Ermand, died,
aged 66. Elizabeth, daughter of Azariah C Flagg, died.
11. Air, h. 71, 1. 68 Mrs. Hannah Ogden died. Thomas Mc-
Lain died, aged 40.
316 Notes from the News]^>a]pers. [1866.
12. Air, h. 72, 1. 53 There was a time when sturgeon was omni-
potent in our city. It furnished the shrine at which every epicure knelt,
it was the god that every stomach worshiped. It was a divinity whose
sanctity every denizen acknowledged. Its rights were omnipotent, and
no one, not even a public officer, dared invade them. But those days
have passed. It has lost its sceptre, and there are few now " so poor as
to do it reverence." Yesterday a sturgeon was complained of at the
police court, or at least its owner was. It was alleged that the sturgeon
took up too much of the sidewalk, and that the owner had even the
temerity to skin it there, to the manifest annoyance of the public. In
vain did the fishmonger set up the ancient, and as he claimed, the inalien-
able rights of his fish. In vain did he ofi'er to show its historical record
of sovereignty, and how that once our worthy corporation had sent a depu-
tation down the river to see a monstrous specimen that had been caught,
and tobestow a reward for catching it. All these oifers were of no avail. The
obdurate court decided that sturgeon had ceased to have any more rights
than any other fish, and that hereafter, it must not encumber the ground.
With this annunciation and judicial threat, the defendant was let off, and
the fine was remitted upon his promise to skin his sturgeon within his
house. — Argus.
13. Air, h. 64, 1. 54 Rose Logue, wife of Patrick Meegan, died,
aged 49. Capt. Patrick O'Brien died, aged 57. James Meehan died,
aged 19. James Drum died. William F. McCarty died at Tumaco,
South America, aged 47.
14. Air, h. 64, 1. 57 Daniel Bedell died, aged 76. Henry Per-
due died, aged 36.
15. Air, h. 67, 1. 61.
16. Air, h. 73, 1. 56 Johanna McCarthy died, aged 83.
17. Air, h. 73, 1. 60 Mrs. Margaret Mason Easterly died, aged
72. Emily Elizabeth Jeroloman died, aged 17. Andrew Tommany died,
aged 50.
18. Air, h. 71, I. 53.
19. Air, h. 73, 1. 58 Philip Clundt died, aged 50. Hugh Mc
Goun died at Poughkeepsie, aged 32. Anne White died, aged 18.
20. Air, h. 65, 1. 58.
21. Air, h. 73, 1. 61 Madame Julie De Marguerites, the well-
known authoress and dramatic critic, died suddenly in Philadelphia of
heart disease. Madame Marguerites will be remembered by citizens of
Albany, as at one time proprietor and manager of the old Green street
theatre. She has also made considerable reputation by her contributions
to light literature, and to widely circulated periodicals. She was once
possessed of considerable wealth ; but we believe had in late years become
somewhat reduced in circumstances. Her romantic intimacy with the
gifted, erratic and unfortunate Gas-light Foster, at one time furnished a
prolific theme for Bohemian gossip. A brilliant, strong-willed and im-
petuous woman, quite regardless of the restraints of society, she in her
day exerted a very considerable influence upon the class of which Lola
Montez, Clara Wortley, and others of that school, were conspicuous mem-
bers.— Journal Catharine, wife of Aaron De Graff, died. George
F. Bigley died, aged 51.
July.] Notes from the Newspapers. 317
22. Air, h. 80, 1. 66 Mrs. Jane, widow of David Newlands, died,
aged 85. Mrs. Ann, widow of John Forby, died, aged 77. Hannah,
wife of Martin Finnegan, died, aged 65.
23. Air, h. 82,1. 65 John C. Van Alstyne died, aged 73. Philip
Cronley died, aged 52. Mary Campbell died, aged 23. John L. Kirk
died, aged 17. James Ambrose Townsend died, aged 24. Bessie Clark,
widow of Joseph Booth, died, aged 34.
24. Air, h. 79, 1. 65.
25. Mrs. Jane Bassett died, aged 63. Joseph Benton died, aged 57.
26. Mrs. Eliza Sickles died, aged 51.
27. The fourth day of great heat succeeded a spring and summer of
unusually low temperature. About noon occurred a remarkable electrical
shock, preceding a storm, the sky bein<^ cloudless overhead. It took effect
upon one of the turrets of St. Joseph's church. The immense spherical
ornament that surmounts the northern turret, on Second street, was not
only displaced but carried into Hall place. The slate roofing was ripped
up and carried away like shavings. A lad named Patterson, residing on
Second street, was electrified so badly that he had to be carried home. It
is stated to us that the turret is so badly shattered that it has an inclina-
tion of several degrees. — Times Mary, wife of Robert Welsh, died,
aged 79. Harriet N., wife of Andrew Hoffman died, aged 38.
28. Anna Kells died, aged 27.
29. Edward Flynn died, aged 39.
30. Charles A. Valliant, died at San Francisco, aged 33.
July 1. Louisa M. Maxwell, wife of H. S. Johnson, died, aged 26.
Richard Hoyt died at Portland, Oregon, aged 78.
2. Air, h. 72, 1. 56.
3. Air, h. 76, 1. 64 Wm. J. Lansing died, aged 59. Catharine
Grilroy died, aged 48. Louis R. Gregory died, aged 23. Patrick Ken-
nelty died, aged 53.
4. Air, h. 82, 1. 70 The 90th Anniversary of American Inde-
pendence was celebrated as usual. The common council appointed the
unprecedented sum of S2,000 for the occasion. The procession moved
soon after 9 o'clock A. M., under General Franklin Townsend. The civic
societies did not turn out, and a feud in the fire department sadly thinned
their ranks. The Declaration was read by S. W. Rosendale, and the
Oration pronounced by Edward de Forrest. In the afternoon the Young
Men's Association held their celebration at Tweddle Hall, the oration by
Attorney General Martindale. At a later hour the Fenians turned out
as a separate parade, and at 4 o'clock in the afternoon came up a tremen-
dous shower, which drenched the fire works, and abridged that portion of
the day's festivity James McKie died, aged 77. George Erwin
died, aged 43. Ellen Van Wie, wife of David Young, died, aged 47.
Mrs. Abigail Miller died, aged 76.
5. Air, h. 80, 1. 68 Catharine G. Vissher died, aged 81.
6. Air, h. 80, 1. 72 Mary, wife of Martin Sivers, died, aged 37.
7. Air, h. 85, I. 74 Thermometer 99° in the shade Eve
Vernar, widow of Barnet C. Humphrey, died, aged 75. Sanfond B.
Young, formerly of Albany, died in New York.
8. Air, h. 80, 1. 72 Sarah B., widow of Jonas Wickes, died, aged
77. Mrs. Anna M. Simpson, daughter of the late Col. P. P. Schuyler
of Natchez, died at Catskill, aged 59.
318 Notes from the Newsjjapers. [1866.
9. Air, h. 86, 1. 72.
10. Air, h. 75,1. 58. Subscriptions were taken up in aid of the suf-
ferers by the great fire in Portland, Maine, and upwards of $6,000 obtained
the first day Margaret, wife of Patrick Hayes, died, aged 47.
11. Air, h. 76, 1. 62 Hugh Lynch, a policeman, was killed on
the Hudson river bridge by falling under the wheels of a car Harriet
M., wife of S. M. Taft, died, aged 39.
12. Air, h. 80, 1. 66 Robert Hunter died, aged 52. Margaret
Williamson, wife of Wm. Manson, died, aged 42. Capt. Jasper S. Keeler
died, aged 85. He was born at Norwalk, Ct., May 8th, 1781. While yet a
boy he removed to New Baltimore, Grreene county, where he settled. He
soon engaged in business upon the river, and the few old river men still
living well remember the beginning of his career. He built the sloop
Confidence, and ran it to New York for passengers. It was before the
era of steam boats, and the sloops were the popular and the fastest way of
traveling, although their trips occupied several days and they often lay
becalmed in wide Tappan sea or in full view of the romantic scenery of
the Palisades. Capt. Keeler married in New Baltimore and removed to
this city in 1805. Here he again engaged in the sloop business with the
Marvins, well known in that day. They kept several constantly carrying
passengers and freight to New York. In 1812 he engaged in the mercan-
tile business with his brother under the firm name of James Keeler &
Co. Their store was at the corner of Quay and Division streets. At the
same time he was also concerned in the forwarding business of sloops. At
a later period he with others formed the Albany and Canal line of tow-
boats. In all these enterprises he was most energetic and active. He
had been engaged in the river business since he was sixteen years old, and
his vigor never flagged. He was never sick a day until within the past
two weeks, and then for the first time he showed signs of failing. But
aged as he was he apparently recovered from this, and on Wednesday was
again quite smart and active. At 10 o'clock on the evening of that day
he was a second time taken ill, and at once remarked to his wife that he
felt certain he was to die. But death inspired no fear. He expressed
himself as fully prepared, and with great calmness arranged all his busi-
ness, and even gave directions regarding his monument. He was conscious
to the hour of death, and in the presence of many who revered and hon-
ored him his spirit tranquilly passed away as if he had but fallen asleep.
He had been married sixty-seven years and had nine children, all of whom
as also his wife, are still living. It is a singular and unusual fact that he
was the first of his own large family to die. He lived to see the third
generation of his descendants, and ninety children, grand-children and
great grand-children are now living. In all of those who looked up to
him as their father he took the deepest and the kindest interest, and their
attachment to him was of the strongest character. The open candor of
his nature, the warmth and sincerity of his friendship, the glow of his
hearty and earnest manner were such as to inspire all with whom he came
in contact with a lasting regard and love for him. Many of our oldest
and most honored citizens were his esteemed friends, and there are sturdy
men who will drop a tear at the announcement that their old companion
and associate has passed away. Capt. Keeler was a good man. Temper-
ate and correct in his habits, he enjoyed the most perfect health, and the
July.] Notes from the Newspapers. 319
beautiful serenity of his mind and spiiits was in keeping with his bodily
vigor. Upon his deck or in his counting room he was the life of busi-
ness, and when, throwing aside that care, he came among the children
who looked with such love, mingled with childish veneration, upon his
aged locks, he was a child with them. His life has been an unchecked
career of activity and usefulness, and his serene, and untroubled death is
its fitting termination.
13. Air, h. 81, 1. 73 Mrs. Elizabeth C. Purdy died, aged 61.
' Jane Batey, wife of James Moffatt, died in Philadelphia.
14. Air, h. 88,1. 70.... .....Simeon De Witt Bloodgood died in New
York, aged 66. He resided many years in this city, having married a
daughter of Col. Gozen Van Schaick. He was a descendant of Francis
Bloetgoet, " chief of the inhabitants of the Dutch nation residing in the
villages of Vlissengen, Heemsteede, Rustdorp, and Middleburg," on Long
Island, and was a magistrate and member of the privy council of the
governorof the province of New York, about 1683. His father, Francis A.
Bloodgood, was a man of note in the western part of the state, having
held numerous offices of state during the administrations of Madison
and Tompkins. The subject of this notice enjoyed an ample fortune,
was a public spirited citizen of this city, and foremost in many important
enterprises. He was private secretary of De Witt Clinton; was one of
the committee entrusted with the erection of the public school houses of
the city, which used the public money so honestly that a balance was
returned to the public treasury. In connection with the late Richard
Varick De Witt, he constructed the Ithaca and Owego rail road, at a
great loss, and was a director of the Albany and West Stockbridge rail
road. He was for several years a member of the common council, and lost
his election as mayor, on one occasion, by a single vote. Much of his time
was devoted to literary pursuits ; he was some time editor of the Albany
Daily Advertiser, and afterwards of the True Sun in New York. He was
besides either editor or writer for numerous weekly and daily papers, and
author of several books, among which were The Sexagenary, The English-
man's Sketch Book, and a work on roads. Sir John Franklin, in his first
book of travels to the Arctic region, made honorable mention of his ser-
vices rendered the expedition, and all the distinguished foreigners who
visited Albany, were indebted to him for hospitable attentions. He is
mentioned in Hammond's Political History as having played an import-
ant part in politics. Gen. Harrison, whose early and staunch friend he
was, said of him that if he owed his election to the presidency to any one
man, it was to him, who "had led the front of his battle." He was one
of the originators of the Albany Institute, and of the American Statistical
and Geographical Society. He was also one the founders of St. Paul's
church in this city, to which he contributed very largely in funds,
and of which he was an efficient vestryman for many years. The New
York Tribune, noticing his death, said : '• Mr. Bloodgood died from sun-
stroke. On Saturday he came down town, and remaining a short time ia
the office of the Rail Road Journal in Spruce street, went out and took
some refreshments. As he left the restaurant a colored waiter, seeing
that he was about to fall, caught him ; and he was conveyed, at his own
request, to the counting room of the New York Tribune, whence he was
afterward conveyed to his home, No. 29 Ijast Twenty-eighth street. Mr.
Bloodgood was a well known and generally respected citizen, and formerly
320 Notes frcnn the Neiospapers. [1866.
held a prominent place in the public view. In politics he was a whig,
and exercised a large influence in this city under Mr. Tyler's administra-
tion. Latterly he was a republican, earnestly sustaining the war. A few
months ago he was appointed the consular representative in New York of
the United States of Colombia.
15. Air, h. 80, 1. 69 A gentlemanin North Pearl street, who has
kept a correct record for thirty-five years, says that yesterday was the
warmest day we have had since 1848. The thermometer in the shade
yesterday morning at 7 o'clock stood at 75°, at 2 J p. M. at 97°, and at 7 P.
M., 90°. In other localities thermometers indicated 98° and 99°
Edward T. Buckbee, Jr , died, aged 19.
16. Air, h. 96, 1. 75 Thermometers ranged from 98 to 105° in
shade Janet Wornham died, aged 17. Wm. Wylie died, aged 36.
Patrick Cox died, aged 30.
17. Air, h. 93, 1. 77 Several men and animals were prostrated by
the heat of the sun, and died. Temperature in Broadway 105° in the
shade Ogden H. Osborn died, aged 39. Julia Hickey died, aged
28. Patrick Quinn died, aged 77. Sarah, widow of Wm. Radley, died,
aged 66. Mary Dunn, wife of Archibald Brew, died, aged 34.
18. Air, h. 94, 1. 73 The sheriff", having been thwarted in his
attempt to serve process on a farmer named Werner in Knox, for rent,
took with him 100 militia to aid and protect him in the duties of his
office. It had the appearance of the beginning of another antirent war.
Yesterday afternoon the sheriff" served an order on Captain McFarland,
(Colonel Woodhall being absent), who is in command of the Tenth Regi-
ment, National Guard, calling for a detail of one hundred men, fully armed
and equipped, to proceed with him to the town of Knox, to aid him in
enforcing the laws of the state. In accordance with this order. Captain
McFarland issued an order on the commandants of companies to make a
detail therefrom of ten men each to constitute the force required. The
men were furnished and started for the locality where the resistance was
off"ered, this morning at 7J o'clock by the Susquehanna rail road. They
are all old veterans, have seen hard service during the war, and under-
stand guerrilla warfare to perfection. They took supplies and ammunition
for one week's service, and are fully prepared to meet any emergency that
may arise. — Journal.
Anti-Rent Troubles. — Again we have received the intelligence
from the interior of the county, of unlawful gatherings, and of the disper-
sion and capture of persons for their resistance to the mandates of the law.
A large party assembled near Werner's house, yesterday, and several were
captured by the sheriff and his officers. Below will be found a complete
account of the expedition and its success. It is to be regretted that
force had to be employed for the furtherance of the precepts of the courts,
and it is hoped that the good sense of the lease-holders will cause them
to make test cases only, and leave indiscriminate resistance behind as an
unjustifiable proceeding.
Origin of the Disturbance. — The reason for the violent proceedings
we have hitherto chronicled is different views of law. All the land in
this neighborhood, it is said, was once included in the manor of Rensse-
laerswyck, conferred on the Van Rensselaers in consideration of their set-
tling it with a colony, and they have since claimed the right of proprie-
torship, refusing to alienate their lands until lately, and taking tithes and
July.] NoteR from the Newspapers. 321
quarter-sales, fat fowls, and bushels of grain, always distasteful to Ameri-
can farmers. For two hundred years the people in this vicinity paid
their rents quietly, but a new interpretation of law convinced them that
they had rights of wliich they had not dreamed before. They claimed
to have discovered flaws in the original grant, and failures to fulfill neces-
sary conditions in subsequent confirmations ; they claimed to show that
the land as given to them by Holland, was not a third of that over which
they claim possession now ; and lastly, they claim that by the original con-
stitution of this state, and by subsequent revisions of that instrument,
these kinds of leases were declared to be of a feudal nature, and therefore
were abrogated, as the constitution expressly limits their existence.^ On
this and similar arguments, skilled lawyers have built a fabric which is
seemingly impregnable, and the tenants, relying upon their construction,
and confident that their views will be sustained by the courts and people
of the state, carry out their views with force, if need be. Quite a number
of disturbances similar to this have happened heretofore, and the military
have been several times called out.
The Military leave Town. — Yesterday morning, about half past seven,
all the necessary arrangements had been made. Capt. McFarland, a
veteran of the war, and who was in temporary command of the Tenth
Regiment, in the absence of Col. Woodhall, was indefatigable in his exer-
tions, and went out in command. Every soldier who had been detailed
and there were a hundred of them, had forty rounds of cartridge served
to him, and with their gay uniform, their shining muskets, and their
soldierly looks, the Tenth took its place on the cars. Each company in the
regiment had ten men to represent them. Two days' provisions were also
taken along. With the military were Col. Walter S. Church, the agent
of the owners, Sheriff' Fitch, with six of his deputies. Sergeants Kelley and
Hale, of the Capital Police Detective force, two or three reporters for the
press, and one or two other persons. Justice Cole had issued warrants
against nineteen persons in the town of Knox for violent proceedings the
day before, and the force were determined to execute them if possible.
Arrival at Knowersville. — But in the meantime the people of Knox had
not been idle, and a warrant was issued for Col. Church, charging him
with assault and battery with intent to kill. The specification was in his
action of the day before. As soon as he landed from the car, the warrant
was served on him and one of the deputies of the sheriff. The posse re-
ceived directions to halt at a certain place, and the colonel, with a friend
went to the village of Knoxville, in custody of an officer. Justice Bo-
gardus, who had issued it, had suffered a loss in the death of his father-in-
law, and they were obliged to wait a short time for him. He finally gave
them an examination, and the friend from Albany became bail for both.
On going back to the station, they followed the troops up to where they
found them taking their mid-day meal, cooking their own coffee, and en-
joying what comfort they might, for the day was very warm.
The March to Werner's. — Werner's was the objective point, and Know-
ersville the base of supplies for this Army of the Helderbergs. With
bayonets fixed, canteens flapping, and shoes covered with dust, the
Tenth moved along in orderly array. Skirmishers were deployed to the
right and left of them, and scouts were sent in advance. It was not
known whether they would be fired on or not, and they observed a wise
Hist. Coll. Hi. 41
322 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
caution in making things sure. After a wearisome march they arrived
in sight of the house. The skirmishers were reinforced, with directions
to close in and prevent the escape of stragglers beyond.
The Battle of Helderherg. — Everything being ready, the troops moved
forward in quick time. According to the best computation, there were
between seventy and eighty persons ready to resist the execution of the
process. On seeing the number brought against them, they thought dis-
cretion the better part of valor, and fled. They fled to the right and left,
in front and diagonally, but all who ran did not succeed in getting away.
"By active work, seven of them were secured without offering resistance,
but two, one a man named Ryan and the other Pitcher, fought despe-
rately. Detective Kelley had hold of one of them, and a series of grand
and lofty tumbling took place, Kelley retaining his prisoner, but hav-
ing the misfortune to have his coat torn. Both Kelley and Hale are
spoken of in the highest terms, both for their skillful plans in circum-
venting the enemy, and their gallantry in encountering them. One man
undertook to run away by the high road, but Col. Church, with a light
wagon he had there, succeeded in overtaking him after going about half
a mile. The skirmishers worked well, also ; being drawn in on the flanks
of the opposing force.
Wounded, Prisoners, etc. — No fire-arms were used in the encounter,
and but little bodily resistance given. Nine prisoners were taken, among
them one man sixty-three years of age, and one justice of the peace.
Their names are as follows : William Quay, John Oliver, Hiram Hane,
George Pitcher, James Ryan, Matthias Werner, George A. Batcher,
William Zeh. They were sent to town under escort of a squad of five
soldiers, together with Sergeant Kelley, and Sergeant Hale, and a reporter
also followed in a wagon, which arrived here at a late hour last night.
The Army of Occiqiation. — An entrance was made in Werner's house,
and the execution satisfied. No great damage was done in effecting an
entrance, which was by one of the windows. The battalion is now quar-
tered in the several barns of the Werner place, and are making themselves
as easy as possible. The time-honored amusements of the tented field, we
suppose, will be introduced, and pickets and guards are kept up to guard
against the possibility of surprise. Altogether, there are worse things
than amateur campaigning in the month of July in Albany county. It
is the intention of the command to stay out there several days.
What was Done with the Prisoners. — The prisoners seemed a very re-
spectable looking lot of men, and capable of taking their own part very
well. Col. Church engaged in conversation with one, and succeeded in
getting some pretty warm expressions from him. After their arrival here
last night, the friends of the accused parties endeavored to find Justice
Cole or Parsons, but were unable to, so they were compelled to pass the
night in the Station house. — Argus.
18. Air, h 86, 1. 63 Great rain storm began at half-past 3 p. M.,
accompanied by sharp and continuous lightning and heavy thunder. The
rain fell in torrents for upwards of three-quarters of an hour. The hill
streets were flooded, and very great damage was done to the pavements
in different sections of the city. Hudson street from Pearl street to the
basin was filled with a rapid stream reaching to the doorways of the
houses on either side. Many of the cellars were flooded, and no small
amount of damage was done in this way. Upwards of $200 worth of
July.] Notes from the Newspapers. 323
timber and lumber belonging to John Kennedy, Jr., carpenter, was swept
away. The sidewalk on Pearl street in front of the Congregational
church was impassable. The sewer opposite was insufficient to carry off
the flood, and the water was several inches deep on the walk. We think
we have never before seen so large a body of water on State street. It
rushed down that avenue with great velocity, carrying timbers, large
building stone and cobbles to the basin. — Express Michael Hughes
died, aged 88. Margaret McKenzie, widow of H. E Ewing, died, aged
38. Catharine Dale, widow of George Kilbourn, died, aged 78. Bridget
Feeney, wife of James McCarthy, died, aged 37.
19. Sarah Newitt died, aged 48.
20. Air, h. 73, 1. 59 Hannah, widow of John Cunningham, died,
aged 58.
21. Air, h 73, 1. 62 Margaret, widow of Alex. W. Beatty, died,
aged 51.
22. Air, h. 74, 1. 63 Mrs. Mary Hamilton died, aged 66. Ellen
Reed died, aged 26.
23. Air, h. 73, 1. 67 Henry Mulholland died, aged 46. Susan,
widow of Thomas Johnston, died, aged 60. Deborah, widow of Stephen
Harris, died, aged 64.
24. Air, h. 73, 1. 60.
25. Air, h. 1.65 The military returned from Knox, leaving a
posse to hold the property distrained Mrs. Annabella Hoffman
died. Catharine Conway, widow of James Foaly, died, aged 26.
26. Air, h. 79, 1. 64 The street cars commenced running through
to Kenwood.
27. Air, h. 76, 1. 69 Honoria Reilly died, aged 27.
28. Air, h. 78, 1. 68 John B. Sanders died, aged 55. No man
was better known or more highly respected by his fellow citizens. Mr.
S. has been in business some thirty-two years. He commenced operations
as a dry good? merchant in Broadway, in the building now occupied by
Dr. McMurdy as a drug store. The firm was Sanders & Groot. In 1836
he abandoned the dry goods trade, and became a produce merchant, at the
corner of Quay and Division streets, being the successor to John Fay.
On the same block in that year were the following merchants, all dead at
the present time : E. C. Aiken, Ralph Pratt, Peter Roggin, J. & R, F.
Slack, and I. & J. Tuffs. Sanders & Brother remained at the corner of
Quay and Division from 1836 till May, 1866. They then moved to
Broadway, the store now occupied by the firm. John B. Sanders was an
honest, upright merchant, a good neighbor and an intelligent man. As a
conversationist he had few superiors. His virtues will be long remem-
bered by his numerous friends. — Post John A. Vose, formerly of
Albany, died at Brooklyn, aged 20. James Cassidy died, aged 39.
29. Air, h. 82, 1. 63 The capital of the Albany City Fire
Insurance Company having been greatly impaired by recent heavy losses,
a call was made upon the stockholders, to replace the capital. The call
was promptly responded to. Mr. William Tillinghast resigned the pre-
sidency of the company, and Mr Robert L. John.son waselected to the
vacancy. — Journal Agnes R. Costigan, wife of James H. Durnan,
died, aged 23.
30. Air, h. 75, 1. 64.
31. Air, h. 76, I. 61.
324 Notes frcmi tlie Newspapers. [1866.
August 1. Air, h. 76.
2. Air, h. 80, 1, 70 Goldsborough Le Roy Banjar died at
Hellgat, N. Y., aged 65. Sarali Moore died, aged 71.
3. Air, h. 78, 1. 68 John Meighaa died, aged 57. Nancy
Stuart, wife of James Simpson, died, aged 71. Jane Clench died.
4. Air, h. 70, 1. 57 Lt. Col. Washington Schiffer died, aged 25.
Col. S. was formerly a member of the Zouave Cadets. He went to the
war as 1st lieutenant, in 1862, with the 91st regiment. Col. Van Zandt.
He was in many severe battles and fought his way up to the ofl&ce of
lieut. colonel. He was a most worthy young man and well deserved the
esteem in which he was held by his fellow citizens. — Post M. A.
Griffin died, aged 36. Abraham E. Jackson died, aged 45. Elizabeth,
wife of Charles J. Stremple, died, aged 45.
5. Air, h. 70, 1. 60 William Birmingham, died, aged 22.
6. Air, h. 70, 1. 60. Alfred Chapman, Esq., freight agent for the
Peoples Line steamers in New York, died after a brief illness of only
four hours. He was attending to the duties of his office as late as 3
P. M. Mr. Chapman has been connected with the line for over 20 years.
No steam boat agent had more acquaintances or more friends. He was
active, energetic, obliging, faithful and courteous. No man ever became
acquainted with the deceased without at once becoming an admirer of
his many golden virtues. The line could lose no man who will be more
missed. In addition to his connection with the Peoples Line, he was
general shipping agent. In this latter capacity he forwarded goods to
Europe to the extent of millions of dollars every year. He was as well
known by reputation in Liverpool and Havre as he was in New York.
As a token of respect to his memory the flags of the Peoples Line boat,
as well as the flag on the Steam boat square in this city were hoisted at
half mast to day. — Post. Elizabeth Broughall, widow of Peter Martin,
died, aged 68.
7. Air, h. 72, 1. 64 A young man named James Cheeney, a
brakeman on the Central rail road, was killed at West Albany. He fell
ofi" the top of the cars while attempting to connect the bell cord, and nine
cars passed over his body, literally cutting him into pieces. His remains
were gathered up and conveyed to this city. He resided with his mother
in Montgomery street. — Post William H. Pinson was drowned
near Montreal. 1st Lieutenant Wm. H. Pinson, late of the 18th New
York (Corning) Cavalry, was drowned on a lake near Montreal, C. E.,
while sailing with two friends, both of whom were lost. At the outbreak
of the rebellion Lieut. Pinson entered the service, enlisting in the 18th,
New York Volunteer Infantry, where he served with distinction during
his term of service. Not willing to remain an inactive spectator to the
scenes around him, he reinlisted in the 18th N. Y. Cavalry as a private,
and, in the spring of 1865, was promoted to 1st lieutenant for merito-
rious conduct. His sad and sudden death has cast a gloom over a wide
circle of friends, but none feel it more keenly than his late comrades,
many of whom reside in this city. — Argus Jeremiah Kinna died,
aged 48.
8. Air, h. 70, 1. 60 Ann Crymal, widow of George A. Noble,
died, aged 82.
9. Air, h, 62, 1. 62 Mary Hadden died, aged 28. Edgar Way
died, aged 18. James W. Jackson died at Parkersburgh, Va., of typhoid
fever, aged 54.
Aug.] Notes from the Newspapers. 325
10. Air, h. 68, 1. 58.
11. Air, h. 68, 1. 58 ..Solomon Southwick, Jr., died, aged 57.
He had been an inmate of the asylum at IJtica for more than a quarter of
a century, and was the last surviving son of his father. Henry Pruyn
died in New York, aged 32.
12. Air, h. 70, 1. 62 Catharine F., wife of William F. Steven-
son, died at Pittsfield, aged 35. Michael Kehe died, aged 56.
13. Air, h. 72, 1. 65.. James G. Pierce died, aged 63.
14. 7 A. M., air, 64; wind S ; sky cloudy obscured; and rains on the
mountains all this morning. Noon, air 68; wind brisk S. ; sky heavy,
clouiJy, obscured, and rains on the summits of the mountains north, south
and east all this forenoon. At this station I have had an interesting
observation on a dividing line which has separated the rainy from the
rainless day. Here the ground has not been wet to-day and the farmers
are getting in their hay and grain of yesterday's cut, while under a cloudy
and threatening sky. About five miles distant, toward the N.E., to the
base of the mouutains and along a line from N., N.W. to S., S.E., the rain
has been falling all this part of the day, or up to 2 p. m. This morning
at about 5 o'clock, or before the sun was visible from behind the mountains
in the east, it cast its light through a narrow space of fair sky to the
western horizon, exhibiting four shooting arcs of four rainbows, as ob-
served by another individual. — J. W. Andrews.
15. Air, h. 76,1. 62 Robert Townsend died, aged 47. He was
the son of Isaiah Townsend, and was in command of the United States
steamer Wachusett, in one of the Chinese ports near Shanghai. He died
of congestion of the brain, caused by exposure to the excessive heat then
prevailing there. Captain Townsend was born in this city in the year
1819, and entered the navy in 1837. He continued in active service un-
til after the close of the war with Mexico, when he resigned and returned
to civil life. On the breaking out of the rebellion in 1861, he imme-
diately tendered his services to the government, which were accepted, and
he was at once put on duty as a volunteer lieutenant, in which capacity
he remained for two years, when he was reinstated in his original position
in the navy, which gave him the rank of commander. Throughout the
rebellion he was in active service in the North Atlantic, the gulf, and the
Mississippi squadrons, and having taken a distinguished part in the attacks
on the forts below New Orleans, Vicksburg, Port Hudson, and in the
Red River expedition, he commended himself so favorably to the govern-
ment that he was recently selected for promotion in the full rank of
captain. Captain Townsend sailed in command of the Wachusett in
March, 1865, from Boston, to join the East India squadron, under Ad-
miral Bell. Capt. Townsend was a gentleman and a scholar, and had
collected the most valuable private library in this city. — Knickerhocker.
• 16. Air, h. 60, 1. 48.
17. Air, h. 72, 1. 40.
18. Air, h. 80, 1. 54 Kate Campbell, wife of James W. Gillen,
died, aged 27.
19. Air, h. 76, 1. 60 Julia, widow of John Cassell died, aged
62. Charlotte J. Loomis died, aged 82. Patrick Gilligan died, aged 41.
20. Air, h, 70, 1. 56 Ellen, wife of William V. Many, died.
21. Air, h. 46.
23. Greorgiana Booth, wife of Charles E. Spooner, died, aged 16.
326 Notes from tlie Newspapers. [1866.
24. Charles Skerritt died, aged 63.
25. S. Sidney Smith died, aged 47. Marcella Dunn died, aged 33.
Michael Ray died, aged 66. Patrick Coughlin died, aged 70. Mary
Ryan died, aged 77.
26. The new catholic churchyard at West Albany was consecrated. A
large concourse of people attended the ceremonies Ann, wife of
Christopher Taylor, died, aged 29. Emma, wife of Francis Carron, died,
aged 23. Mary, wife of Michael Eager died, aged 85. Louis Everhard
died, aged 23.
27. The flags of the city were lowered to half mast for the death of
Dean Richmond, president of the Central rail road David Winne
died, aged 42. James Durham died, aged 35. Mrs. Margaret Purvis
died, aged 46.
28. Margaret, widow of Daniel Dargan, died, aged 68. Joseph Carey
died, aged 68.
29. Michael Kearney died, aged 28. Johanna, wife of Wm. Murphy,
died, aged 48.
30. The president of the United States, Andrew Johnson, and his mili-
tary and civil suite, arrived at 8 o'clock in the evening, and was escorted
to the Capitol, where he was addressed by Gov. Fenton, and was after-
wards feted at the Delavan House, where he made a speech which is
recorded in the Argus newspaper Thos. CuUin died, aged 58.
Lydia A. Palmerton, wife of James C. Johnson, died, aged 33. Jeffrey
Powers died, aged 40. Caleb Johnson died, aged 83 Alexander C
Lloyd died, aged 52.
31. Ellen M. Ryan, wife of Augustus Hagan, died, aged 17. She and
some other young people were laughing and enjoying themselves on the
front stoop when all of a sudden she gave two unearthly screeches and
fell like a stone on the sidewalk. She was immediately picked up and
carried into the house where she died in a few minutes after the awful
occurrence. She was in robust health and was married some eight
weeks. Her death was at once sudden and inexplicable. Her husband
was present at the time she was struck down. The event caused great
excitement in Orange street, the death being one of those dreadful occur-
rences so well calculated to arrest the attention of all thoughtful people.
She had deliberately taken strychnine. — Post Eugene McCormick
died, aged 20. Ann McCluskey died, aged 42. Mary Conlin died, aged
65.
The summer just closing is said by the oldest inhabitant to be the most
remarkable that has occurred in many years, in three particulars : It was
in its earliest portion the hottest ; in its middle part the wettest ; and in
its latter portion the coldest of any summer within the memory of the
oldest inhabitant. We have had this summer the hot and rainy seasons
of the torrid zone, and we have recently had a touch of the cold of the
frigid zone.
September 1. Air, h. 73, 1. 61 Mrs. Ann Finnegan died.
Nathaniel Miller died, aged 84.
2. Air, h. 78, 1. 70 Ellen Sharp, wife of Peter Moore, died, aged
29. Jane, widow of James Abbott, died, aged 70.
3. Air, h. 80, 1. 67 Ellen Stephens died, aged 29. Michael
Campbell died, aged 56. David C. Jackson died, aged 52. Lucy, wife
of Rev. S. D. Brown, died at Burlington, Vt.
Sept.] Notes from the Neiosjpa'pers. 3'27
4. Air, h. 78, 1. 67. Rev. Mr. Wilson resigned the rectorship of St.
r PtPT* S olllircll
5. Air, h. 72, 1. 66 Abraham A. Van Vlack died, aged 90.
Ellen J. Morgan died, aged 23. William Reilly died, aged 51.
6. Air, h. 76, 1. 59 Margaret O'Neil died, aged 56.
7. Air, h. 70, 1. 56 Elizabeth M. Crippen died, aged 73.
Edward Stevens died, aged 26. James Monroe Jacques died, aged 50.
8. Air, h. 68, 1. 64 John Hoysradt died, aged 35.
9. Air, h. 70, 1. 53 Messrs. Goold & Co. were now turning out
a handsome lot of cars, destined for Lima, the capital of Peru. They
were richly furnished inside with panels of bird's-eye maple, a rosewood
framework, relieved by gilt mouldings. On the exterior the cars were
painted a brilliant scarlet color, on which was shown to advantage taste-
ful lettering and elegant ornamentations. The first railway cars used in
South America, we believe, were built in their manufactory for the Arica
and Tacna railway in Peru. Cars of their make are also running in
Chili. For the last two years past they have made cars for the Argen-
tine republic, at Buenos Ayres and Rosario William V. Many,
died. He was for many years the leading stove manufacturer in the
city, and retired from business about twelve years ago with a moderate
fortune.
10. Air, h. 66, 1. 45.
11. Air, h. 63,1. 51 Jacob Wilkinson died, aged 79.
12. Air, h. 66, 1. 66 The boiler in the steam planing and saw
mill of S & G. Rork exploded, destroying the building and damaging
those adjoining. All the bodies missed were accounted for. The follow-
ing is a correct list of the dead : John Rork, James Elliott, Godfred Luft,
John Heffernan, Elisha Vandermore, James McConville, James Brennan,
James O'Neil, John Cullen, Cornelius Byer, James McByrne, eleven in
all. — [The number of deaths was 12.] The coroner's jury empanelled by
Coroner Gillespie, to ascertain the cause of death to the above named par-
ties, last evening returned the following verdict : The jury in each case
find that the parties killed came to their death by the explosion of a steam
boiler at the sawing and planing mills of Mrs. S. & G. Rork, corner of Law-
rence and Water streets, in the city of Albany; and the jury further say
that from the evidence produced before them they find that such boiler
was old and so weakened by long use as to be unfit to carry the amount
of steam which, it appears, had been customary to be raised therein. We
are creditably informed by Mr. George Rork that $35,000 will not cover
the loss sustained. — Knickerhocker A parade of fantastical charac-
ters called the Waterfall Guards, was made, numbering about 100. James
Brennan died, aged 19; John Rork, aged 24; James Elliott, aged 26;
John H. Featherly, aged 26; James Lee died, aged 59. William Adams
died at Elizabethport, N. J., aged 63 ? Mrs. Louisa Lay died, aged 48;
Elizabeth Hallett, wife of John Brown, died, aged 65; Theophilus
Watkins died, aged 69.
13. Air, h. 72, 1. 63 Wm. C. Brown, captain of the sloop Al-
chemist, of Cold Springs, Long Island, died suddenly. John Dunnigan
died, aged 55.
14. Air, h. 70, 1. 58 Christopher Mosher died, aged 72. Anne,
wife of Peter Sewards, died, aged 32.
15. Air, h. 60, 1. 49 Aaron Houghtaling died, aged 70.
328 Notes from the NeiDspa])ers. [1866.
15. Air, h. 55, 1. 41 A mission chapel having been erected by
the First Presbyterian church in Alexandria street, it was dedicated this
day. The building is in the Gothic style, plain but neat, 50 feet by 35,
capable of seating about 250, and was built by Francis Clark John
Chambers died, aged 44.
17. Air, h. 56, 1. 52 The street cars made their first trip over
the rails laid through North Pearl street to Von Woert ..The law com-
mittee of the common council reported adversely to removing the front
yards on the west side of North Pearl street from Maiden lane to Steuben
street. At the same meeting Patrick McCarty, builder, presented to the
city some relics of the old stockade found in excavating the lot belonging
to Hose Company No. 7, in Hudson street The golden wedding
of Agur Wells, Esq., was celebrated at his residence No. 40 Wes-
terlo street. He was 77 years of age. In 1816, he was married to Miss
Abigial Hitchcock. The fruits of this union were seven children, six
sons and one daughter, whose children number upwards of forty. There
were upwards of seventy-five relatives present. Mr. Wells commenced
business in this city about 1812, and has always borne an unblemished
reputation ; which can also be said of all the members of the family. —
Times Thomas F. Monaghan died, aged 23. Julia, wife of Thomas
Melliday, died, aged 46. Hobart P. Cook, Jr., died, aged 22. The Rev.
William B. Lacey, formerly rector of St. Peter's church, died at Okolona,
Miss., aged 85.
18. Air, h. 65, 1. 58 The Fourth Presbyterian church, which had
been in progress of reconstruction for over a year, was dedicated. Dr.
Darling, the pastor, preached the dedication sermon. Dr. Clark ofi"ered
the opening prayer, and Dr. Sprague the second. In the evening the
exercises were conducted by Rev. Dr. Kirk, in whose strenuous efforts
the church had its beginning. The church is a large one, and is built in
the early English style, with several original and novel features. The
roof seems to be divided into three parts, and the light which is shed
below is aff"orded by some powerful combination of gas near the roof No
flaming gas now obstructs the vision of the pulpit. The house is lit by
seven windows on each side, narrow, and rising to a great height, divided
by the gallery, which runs around the whole room. It is handsomely
furnished in black walnut, and the space aff"orded by it is very consider-
able The centre of the building is very rich, and in front is the preacher's
desk. On the platform, last night, were a half dozen well known clergy-
men, who, with the venerable ofl&ciating clergyman, added dignity to the
impressive scene. Over the preacher's head are the words : " Let the people
praise Thee, 0 God ; let all the people praise Thee." They are painted
in "-old, in a handsome gothic letter. Over this is the place for the choir
ancf the organ is immediately in the rear. Its golden pipes are very beau-
tiful, and it presents a handsome appearance. Over this again is a circu-
lar window, divided by interfoliations, and looking at night as if the moon
was just peeping through. At the right of the choir, in the space where
a window might have been put, is illuminated the Beatitudes, commencing
with a large ornamented letter, and on the left the choir is flanked by a
similar tablet, giving the Lord's prayer. The seats are finished in black
walnut and crimson. "and afford a good view of the pulpit from all parts,
Argm. This church, which was commenced scarcely more than one
year ago, is, in the character of its details and outlines, of the early Knglish
Sept.] Notes from the Neiospapers. o29
style. Its accommodations for congregational purposes consist of the
main floor 64 by 90 feet and a deep gallery, which is circular in form at
the front, and will with the main floor seat 1,350 persons. The seats on
the main floor are pews without doors, and arranged with a view of afi"ord-
ing long and short pews in any position that may be required. Those in the
gallery are partly of the same shape as those below, and the remainder of
the space is cut up into box pews, each containing one of four or five sit-
tings and space for as many chairs with table. This exceedingly convenient
arrangement, together with the absence of any lights on the front, seems
to overcome entirely the old prejudice against gallery pews, and in this
case bids fair to be the most active competition for the possession of them.
The ceiling is of peculiar construction, being without columns, of rather
novel form. It springs on the side from columns supp irted on foliate
corbels, and rises with arched lunettes and many ribs to the aisle beams,
which run level from front to rear, and appears to receive its supports
from the aisle ceiling, while it in turn supports the nave ceiling formed
by a high arch broken up on its side by lunette covered clerestory win-
dows. The intersections of the ribs are ornamented by rich and appro-
priate bosses and leaf ornaments. These, as well as every other detail,
have been designed, modeled or carved especially for this church, with
the one aim of producing a harmonious whole. — Journal. The main centre
points in aisle and nave are occupied by the patent catoptic lamps, which
light the church by night and ventilate it at all seasons. The beauty and
comfort of this light no one can realize without personal experience. The
audience room is approached by spacious lobbies and vestibules on both
Broadway and North Pearl street. The pastor's apartment is a comfort-
able room in the rear of and connected with the pulpit. Over this is the
organ gallery, in which stands the organ, raising its fine front toward the
ceiling, and seeming to embrace in its arms the rich stained glass window
of the rear,'filling without obscuring the beauty of the recess in which it
is placed. In front of the well fitted pulpit is a handsome communion table,
with deacons' chairs and marble font, the gift of Mr. James Wiuslow, in
memory of his mother. The fine bell, weighing 4,500 pounds, was the
magnificent gift of Mr. Wm. B. Conant. This cannot be closed without
mentioning those to whose exertions our city is indebted for this addition
to its already long list of fine churches. In conversation with Messrs.
Nichols & Brown, the architects, they speak most gratefully of the kind
and cordial cooperation of the building committee, Messrs. Ward, Arnold,
Carpenter and Anable, without whose aid many of their choicest concep-
tions would still have been unrealized dreams. Of those connected with
the erection of the building, the following are among the principal ; John
Bridgford, mason; Clemshire & Co., carpenters; Laing & Stormont,
stone cutters ; Jas. Jones, modeler ; Morgan & Bros., glass stainers ; J.
J. Hefi'ernan, painter, and M. J. Durkin, carver. The trustees having
purchased the property of F. J. Barnard, adjoining their old lot on the
south, took down the building on North Pearl street, thereby extending their
new church lot, making the dimensions eighty -five feet wide on Broadway
and North Pearl street, by two hundred and twenty-seven feet deep. The
exterior of the new edifice is 67 feet wide by 122 feet deep. The style of
the church is English gothic. The building consists of a nave, side-aisles,
vestibulesat both ends, aloftytower, and spire on the south-east corner. The
Hist. Coll. in. 42
330 Notes from tlie Newspapers. [1866.
nave is 102 feet long (divided into 8 bays) and 32 feet wide. The width of
aisles on each side of nave is 16 feet. The nave 52 feet high, and the
side aisles 32 feet high from floor to apex of ceiling, which is pendent,
springing from corbelled columns on side walls. The ceiling is groined,
ornamented with ribs, bosses, &c. The pulpit recess is 18 feet wide by
4 feet deep, in the rear of which is a pastor's apartments, with library,
safe and other appurtenances attached. Immediately over these is
the organ chamber opening into the church through handsome pierced
tracery. The tower and spire rise from a square buttressed base 26 feet
external dimensions. The tower terminates in a square clock section,
from which rises the spire, octagonal in form, with broach windows,
dormers and finial, the total height of which is 200 feet from the ground.
The church is faced externally (front and rear) with Croton brick, with
dressing of Lockport limestone. There are three entrance doors in front
on Broadway, the centre doorway having a crocketed gablet, with carved
finial, over which (in the gable) is a rose window 14 feet in diameter.
The rear has two entrance doors from North Pearl street. A large rose
window fills the rear gable, lighting the church by means of a drum
through the organ chamber. The heads of the windows throughout are
filled with carved tracery. The main floor provides seatings for 800 per-
sons, together with ample aisles and spaces front and rear. The gallery
is four pews in depth along the side walls and is semicircular in form,
with entrances from front and rear vestibules, aflfording seatings for 500
persons, making the total capacity of the church 1,300 sittings. The pul-
pit and furniture are of black walnut. The church is lighted at night by
twenty-two patent catoptic ventilating gas lights, placed in the
ceiling, at the intersection of the main ribs. The clerestory windows
are arranged in such a manner as to give the most perfect ventilation in
the warmest weather. The total cost will be about $60,000. — Journal^
Oct. 9 William Ellis died, aged 52. He was an eminent archi-
tect; some of our finest buildings, among which may be mentioned the
Albany City Bank, State Library, and numerous churches in this city
and other cities, were erected under his supervision. He was captain of
the Scotch Light Infantry, and at the breaking out of the rebellion he
entered the service of his country as captain of engineers, in the Twenty-
fifth Regiment N. Y. S. M., and in company with another engineer, super-
intended the construction of Fort x\lbany, on Arlington heights. In
1862, he went to Mexico, as surveyor of a rail road there about to be con-
structed. While there he endured many hardships, which broke down a
naturally strong constitution, and was the source from which emanated
his late illness. — Journal James Schoonmaker died, aged 68.
19. Air, h. 61,1 53 Peter H. Brooks, long a conductor on the
Central rail road, died, aged 37. Samuel F. Cranston died, aged 76. Ann,
wife of Thomas Murray, died, aged 42. Henry Grebe died, aged 20.
William Crapo died at Ballston, aged 73. Born in October, 1793, in
Ballston, Saratoga county, he came to this city in the year 1817, commenc-
ing on the hill, in Washington street, where Congress Hall now stands.
Aljout 1822 he moved down into State street, below Broadway, then known
as Peeler street, where, with the exception of about three years, he con-
tinued until the year 1850; retiring then to Ballston, he spent the
remainder of his life in the midst of his family A man of integrity and
purity of character, preferring always the home circle, a companion to his
Sept.] Notes from the Newspapers. 331
children, he was loved by all who knew him. Passing his 70th year signs
of feebleness were apparent to his friends, and during the past year he
failed very rapidly. He retained much of his strength, and could visit
his neighbors up the week previous to his death; then suddenly struck
down, he sank rapidly but quietly into his last sleep, with a full hope of
a glorious resurrection.
^■'20. Air, h. 56. 1. 50 Margaret, wife of Andrew McGovern, died,
aged 45.
21. Air, h. 60. 1. 54 John Payton died, aged 55. Charles H.
Gillen died, aged 20.
22. Air, h. 70, 1. 47 Maurice Mead died, aged 22.
23. Air, h. 64, 1. 86 J. B. Milner died, aged 35.
24. Air, h. 53, 1. 39 Elihu Russell Moore died, aged 27. Mary
Dyer, wife of L. D. Hutchins, died. Emeline, wife of Jacob Wetsell,
died at Philadelphia, aged 61. Joseph Wilkes died at St. Thomas parish.
South Carolina, aged 45.
25. John Carlton died, aged 35. Frances C. Van Rensselaer died at
Brooklyn.
26. Air, h. 66, 1. 60 The valuation of Albany county was $42,403-
645, upon which the state tax was $235,870.28 Capt. Thomas Schuy-
ler died, aged 55. He was taken ill while on his way to his office Monday
morning, and became suddenly so much indisposed as to require assistance
to return to his house. He gradually sunk during the night, and expired
Wednesday morning. Captain Schuyler began life as a cabin boy on his
father's sloop, and passed through every grade of his profession. In 1842,
under the firm of Schuyler & Brainard, he engaged in the tow-boat business
on the river, and soon after organized the Schuyler line of tow boats, which
is still in successful operation. He was also the managing owner of the
passenger boats. Belle and Rip Van Winkle, for a number of years. He
was one of the original founders of the Bank of the Capitol, of which he
was president until it closed business; and also of the Commerce Insur-
ance Company, of which he was vice-president, and of the First National
Bank, of which he was president. Although he had uniformly refused to
accept any political office, he consented a few years since to take the office
of alderman, which he held through one term. He was one of the com-
missioners for the improvement of the Hudson river, and gave that enter-
prise a large share of attention. Indeed, he was the master spirit of tKe
construction of that work. His intimate knowledge of the river channel
enabled him to locate the improvements to be made with great skill, and
the benefits derived from the plans adopted are greatly owing to his judg-
ment, and the work will remain a monument to his energy. Blest with
large means, he distributed his wealth with a generous hand. Many of
our citizens can date the hour of their prosperity from the aid he volun-
teered to give them. To religious and charitable objects he gave largely,
and the blessing of the poor was his. He found his chief recreation and
highest satisfaction in the discharge of his religious duties, and in works
of philanthropy and benevolence. He organized the Mission Sunday
School in Groesbeckville many years since, purchased a house for its
accommodation, and gave to it his personal attention. Much of his time,
for the last three years (with $20,000 of his money) was employed in
securing the erection of the Ash Grrove Methodist church, an edifice which
will remain as a perpetual monument of his zeal and liberality Erren
332 ^0^66- from the Newspapers. [1866.
H. Wilkins died, aged 51. John Simmons died, aged 86. Bridget, wife
of Michael Roark, died, aged 62.
27. Air, h. 57,1.48 Two companies, C and F, of the Twenty-fifth
regiment went out to the antivent district, where tenants had committed
excesses upon persons holding property of tenants ejected for nonpay-
ment of rent Sarah F. , wife of William Mullens, died, aged 63. Mi-
chael Foley died, aged 56.
28. Air, h. 59, 1. 46 Andrew Deering died, aged 56.
29. Air, h. 62, 1.48 The county fair closed; receipts ahout
18,000, which barely paid expenses......... John Ryan died at Walla
Walla, Washington territory. Harriet, wife of James Holliday, died,
aged 44. Annie T. O'Hagan died, aged 20. Frances Rebecca, wife of
Stephen Carhart, died, aged 33.
30. Air, h. 64, 1. 52 It was estimated that the expenses for
amusements the past week were $16,000 at the county fair, the theatre,
and Tweddle Hall John Milliman died, aged 72; famous as the
pioneer of the root beer manufacturers. He was born in North Hoosick,
Rensselaer county, and came to Albany forty years ago. Previous to
that time he was a brewer of beer for Mansfield, in Troy. He came here
and established business for himself at the corner of Union and Hamilton
streets, and, being poor, was obliged to peddle his beer in a basket. By
persevering endeavors he built up a nice trade. Mr. Malaney was then
the only manufacturer in the city. Mr. Milliman remained at the above
place about ten years, and then moved to the corner of Nucella and Pearl
streets, where he has resided and manufactured ever since. By his in-
dustry he made his business a popular and prosperous one, and acquired
quite a nice property from the proceed of his toils. Milliman's root beer
was a household word in days gone by, but as our people were progres-
sive, drinks more in keeping with the times came in vogue, and root
beer, like the famous Dutch olikoek, lost its popularity. However,
Mr. Milliman was one of our oldest citizens, and was highly respected for
his integrity and straightforwardness. His loss will be deeply mourned
in the part of the city where he has resided so long. — Knickerbocker.
October 1. Air, h. 67, 1. 52 The common council first met in
their newchamberin the City Hall .....The military forcesent to the Hel-
derberg, brought in fourteen antirenters accused of resisting the sheriff's
officers, and they were admitted to bail in S250 each to appear on the
3d Lieut. James Flanigan died, aged 24. William Cain died, aged 42.
2. Air, h. 64, 1. 52 The Methodist Sunday schools celebrated the
one hundredth anniversary of the introduction of Methodism into this
country, by a general parade and exercise of teachers and scholars be-
longing to the churches of Albany and vicinity. The schools formed in
the Capitol Park, and marched to the Washington parade ground, where
the exercises took place. The following schools were present :
Schools. Organized. Superintendents. Nos.
Hudson street 1816 S. R. Earls 359
Pearl street 1827 Thomas Fawell 200
Greenbusli 1832 J. S. Hamlin 289
Newtonville 1833 W. H. Rockenstyne 108
Washington av 1835 Nelson Bailey 251
Bethlehem 1838 D. Couse 108
Arbor Hill 1844 James Tompkins 365
Guilderland 1852 C. M. Denison 175
Oct.] Notes from the Newspapers. 333
Schools. Organized. Superintendents. Nos.
Broadway 1853 S. A. Stratton 350
West Mission 1854 D. G. Staley 433
South Mission 1854 G. J. Hopkins 344
East Albany 1854 Harvey Wendell 151
Bowery 1856 J. E. Weaver 158
Giiilderland 1856 Henry Swan 133
Pine Grove 1856 James W. Enos 48
Bath 1857 J. H. Palmer 114
West Albany 1863 J. Eoth 53
The Ash G-rove school, 450 strong, did not appear in a body, owing to
the recent death of their lamented superintendent, Thomas Schuyler.
The festival was concluded by exercises at Tweddle Hall.
3. Air, h. 67,1. 57 The steamer North Star foundered off Tybees
and McGuire, Joseph Smith, and G-eorge Hillman, Albanians, lost their
lives. The two former were on their way to Texas ; the latter had resided
some time in New Orleans, and had his son and daughter with him on
their return from Albany, who were also lost. Of 250 persons on board
only 18 were saved Martha Townsend, widow of Isaac Fondey, died,
aged 74. Eliza D. Bennett died, aged 69. Sarah Pruyn died, aged 70.
4. Air, h. 51, 1. 34. At a meeting of the common council,
Alderman Carmichael offered the following resolution: Whereas, the
burying grounds between State and Hudson streets have not been used as
a place of interment for several years, and they have been almost entirely
neglected, the fences being destroyed and the grounds used for pasturing
purposes ; and whereas, this desecration of so sacred a spot is in the
highest degree discreditable to the city authorities and the churches in-
terested ; therefore, resolved, that a special committee of five be appointed
by his honor the mayor to confer with the trustees of the various churches
holding possession of and interested in the grounds for burial purposes,
with a view to cause the removal of the remains of the neglected dead to
cemeteries where they can be properly interred and cared for in a suitable
manner. Adopted. Committee appointed as follows : Aid. Carmichael,
Recorder Paddock, Aid. Taylor, Judson, and Mulhall James Crani-
gon died, aged 76.
5. Air, h. 47, 1. 32 Mary McCormick died, aged 60.
6. Air, h. 46, 1. 33 James B. Cozzens died, aged 18.
7. Air, h. 52, 1. 40 Edward Hannigan died, aged 20.
8. Air, h. 61, 1. 51 Patrick Masterson died, aged 61. Samuel
F. Butterfield died, aged 20. Patrick Campion died, aged 50. Ann,
wife of John Martin, died, aged 36. Carrie A. Hawley, wife of Daniel
S. Young, died at Cincinnati.
9. Air, h. 70, 1. 57 Robert Laude McEwen died, aged 18.
Bridget Tobin died, aged 60. Edward Rawnsley died, aged 37.
10. Air, h. 61, 1. 48 Edmund Deady died, aged 32.
11. Air, h. 65, 1. 44 James Little died, aged 58. Mary, widow
of Matthew McCarthy, died, aged 61. '
12. Air, h. 57, 1. 49 John J. Maher died, aged 22.
13. Air, h. 57, 1. 45 Timothy McGraw died, aged 32. Marga-
ret, wife of Hugh Flatery, died, aged 31. Josephine Bergeron died, aged
18. Jennie J. Jones, wife of T. Jefferson Wells, died in New York,
aged 30. John Van Buren died at sea, aged 56.
14. Air, h. 58, 1. 45 Margaret, widow of Isaac P. Hand, died.
334 Notes from tliG News2)apers. [1866.
15. Air, h. 51, 1. 46 Owen McDonald died, aged 67. Mrs.
Betsey Wait died at South Orange, N. J., aged 81. Lucy A. Herring,
widow of Elisha N. Pratt, died in New York.
16. Air, h. 57, 1, 45 John Fitzpatrick died. Michael McNally
died, aged 74. Francis Van Epps died, aged 47.
17. Air, h. 61, 1. 50 Edward Mitchell died, aged 40.
18. Air,h. 65,1.41 Mary McCorniick died, aged 43. John Field
died, aged 34. George Young died, aged 47.
19. Air, h. 58, 1. 42 Thomas Carey died, aged 19.
20. Air, h. 65, 1. 52 A delegation of antirenters entered the
city in great force, and a meeting was held at the City Hall ostensibly for
the purpose of ventilating their theory of nonpayment The two
large grindstones used in Hoffman's furnace, Daniel street, burst almost
simultaneously from excess of speed, and demolished all the machinery
with which they came in contact. Mr. Hoffman was standing at the
time between the two stones, but was not injured ; nor was any one hurt.
A portion of the building was also destroyed ; loss about $600.
21. Air, h. 66, 1. 54 Richard Lawlor died, aged 45.
22. Air, h. 67, 1 60 Peter Reynolds died, aged 64.
23. Air, h 67, 1. 47 Celia, wife of Peter McGuire, died, aged
86. Frederick Switzer died, aged 35.
24. Air, h. 59, 1. 39 .The total cost of the new edifice of the
Fourth Presbyterian church was $86,574, on which there was a debt of
$24,000. Under the provisions of the will of the late Otis Allen, his
executors were directed to pay over $5,000 to the trustees of the church
whenever that amount would render the church free of debt. The sum
of $19,000 was raised in the congregation a few evenings since, which,
with this bequest, places the church entirely free from debt. The entire
property of the church, including the chapel on North Pearl street, is
valued at $129,000 Lucy Morgan Parke, wife of John Shauer, died
in Jersey city, aged 41.
25. Air, h. 43, 1. 36 An indignation meeting was held by a por-
tion of the citizens of the first ward, on account of a portion of Schuyler
street, near the river, being fenced in by Messrs. Ransom Elizabeth,
wife of Timothy Sullivan, died, aged 51. William G-aynor died, aged 31.
26. Air, h. 42, 1. 31 John O'Sullivan died, aged 60. Mary
Agnes Hayes, wife of Charles McGuire, died, aged 25. Mrs. Helena
Hallock died, aged 71. Charles U. Burt died at Elmira.
27. Henrietta Mansion, wife of Isaac Davids, died, aged 56. Francis
Bradish died, aged 46. John M. Gowey died, aged 27. John Bolan
died, aged 70.
28. Margaret, wife of James McCabe, died, aged 66. Mary, wife of
Richard O'Shey, died, aged 30. Louisa Butts died, aged 26.
31. John A. Van Leuven died at Augusta, Ga., aged 21.
November 1. Wheat sold at the unprecedented price of $3.45 per
bushel; corn $L34. These were said to have been the highest prices
ever paid. Ehza, wife of Thomas Beaty, died, aged 22.
2. Stephen Wilson died, aged 64. Peter McGuire died, aged 84.
3. Air, h. 51, 1. 35 Mary, widow of Joseph Arkels, died, aged
89. Ellen Lillis died, aged 26.
4. Air, h. 43, 1. 31 John Butler died, aged 43. Caroline Zim-
merman died, aged 16.
Nov.] Notes from the Newspapers. 335
5. Air, h. 40, 1. 27 Martha M. Frost died, aged 71. Anna
Maria, wife of William Lansing, died. Margaret, wife of Capt. David
Martin, died at Newburg. Edward Smyth died, aged 55. Honora
Waters died, aged 22.
6. Air, h. 35, 1. 27 Election day; John V. L. Pruyn elected to
congress by a majority of over Ramsey Wm. D. Cochran died,
aged 59, and was buried in Schenectady. Michael O'Brien died, aged
72.
7. Air, h. .39, 1. 27 John H. Hutson died, aged 22. James Moffat
died, aged 60. Anastasia Cashman died, aged 45.
8. Air, h. 46, 1. 35 Rachel, widow of Horan Merchant, died,
aged 72. Miriam Julia Thompson, widow of Allen B. Hyatt, died, aged
41. Mary Keeling died. Barbara, widow of Wm. N. Graham, died,
aged 73. Mary Hanly died, aged 40. Henry B. Holmes died.
9. Air, h. 53, 1. 39 James Whalen died, aged 20. Ann, wife of
Charles Miller, died, aged 30.
10. Air, h. 54, 1. 44 Mrs. Margaret McCormick died, aged 67.
Michael Hart died, aged 72.
11. Air, h. 51, 1. 41 Susan, wife of Samuel H. Clay, died, aged
39. Leonard Gr. Warren died, aged 33. Bridget, wife of Robert Mahar,
died, aged 46. James Nolan died, aged 73.
12. Air, h. 49, 1. 39 John McCarthy died, aged 22. Stephen
Cromwell died, aged 56.
13. Air, h. 46, 1. 32.
14. Florence Crowley died, aged 59.
15. Lucy Malvina Ackerman died, aged 20. Daniel Carpenter died
in New York, aged 51.
16. Air, h. 57, 1. 44 Daniel Flynn died, aged 66. He came to
Albany in 1825, and was engaged in the flour and feed trade.... Ann
Gammet died, aged 58. John F. Porter died in New York. He removed
from Albany to Detroit about 1830, and was long engaged in the affairs
of the Michigan southern rail road.
17. Air, h. 50, 1. 39 Daniel Mcintosh died, aged 71. He was a
soldier in the war of 1812.
19. Mary Elizabeth Mitchell, wife of Wm. J. Cunningham, died.
Francis Bearup died, aged 37.
20. John Stremple died, aged 70.
21. Anna M., wife of William Lighthall, died, aged 41. Cornelius
Seaman died, aged 85. Charlotte, wife of Thomas J. Burke, died, aged
54. Helen P., wife of Alexander Lyall, died aged 60.
22. Patrick Mclntyre died, aged 68.
24. Anthony Blanchard, formerly of Albany, died at Salem, Wash,
county, aged 36.
25. Mrs. Ann Brown died, aged 67. Mary McElwee, wife of Thomas
Kaine died, aged 40. Mary, wife of Patrick Simmons, died, aged 66.
26. Thomas Fayles, Sr., died, aged 69.
28. Dalinda Clarke died, aged 83. Robert Anderson died, aged 86.
Reuben Reels, baggageman on Central rail road fell dead while having
his boots polished at the Merchants' Hotel.
29. A service of silver worth $1,100 was presented by the firemen to
Visscher Ten Eyck, 18 years treasurer of the fire department. The pre-
sentation was made in a speech by Hale Kingsley, Esq., and in the course
336 Notes from the Netospapers. [1866.
of his response, Mr. Ten Eyck said: The department was organized in
the year 1818, from that period to the date of my election as your trea-
surer, 1849, eleven persons had been chosen to that office, and of that
number Joseph Fry, David Newlands, Joseph W. Clark, Elisha N. Pratt,
Alexander H. Brown and John Dey Ermand, have gone to their silent
rest. The first investment by the trustees, $154, was made in the year
1820, in the stock of the Mechanics and Farmers' Bank, and it is still in
their possession ; and in connection with this subject, and not for the
purpose of self-praise, I would state, that prior to the introduction of
concerts as a means of revenue, I was enabled to save from our small
annual income and add from time to time to the investment previously held,
nearly three thousand dollars. In the year 1826 two orders for relief were
issued by the board of trustees, amounting to the sum of $20, and from
that period to the present the applications for relief have been steadily
increasing. During the year 1865 the number of orders issued was 175,
amounting to $1,413.32, and the orders paid the present year already ex-
ceed that sum. From this statement it is clearly apparent that the
department should take prompt and efficient action and adopt every lauda-
ble measure which would tend to increase its annual income
Augustus James died in New York, aged 60. Bridget, wife of Patrick
Donovan, died, aged 60.
30. The heavy rains in the west and north caused a flood that submerged
the docks, and drove the merchants out of the stores John Flem-
ing died, aged 66.
December 1. Large quantities of lumber came down the river, giving
active employment to wreckers. A pile of lumber started from the upper
pier with John Coleman upon it. He was rescued by persons in a
boat Mary Ryan died, aged 27. Anthony Lasher died, aged 56.
2. Corner stone of St. Patrick's Cathedral laid, corner of Bowery and
Perry streets. The foundation of the edifice was already laid, and all that
was necessary was to lay the corner-stone, and consecrate the altar and
grounds, to allow the good work of construction to proceed. These
events took place on this day, and attracted to the scene an immense con-
course of people. The day was bright and beautiful, but cool and brac-
ing. It was full time that the old structure was replaced. It was a
dilapidated concern, and unfit for the progressive ideas entertained by its
popular young pastor, Father McGinn. We are glad to know that he is
now to have an edifice that will not only be an ornament to the hill and a
credit to the Catholic church, but also one worthy of his intelligence and
enterprise. The demonstration was a brilliant one. As early as three
o'clock a procession reached the ground, comprising the following organ-
izations, which had made preparations to participate in the aff"air : Kline's
Brass Band; Emmet and Sarsfield Guards, under command of Lieutenant
Colonel Michael Cassidy; Hibernian Provident Society; St. Joseph's
and St. Peter's (German) Societies ; Young Men's Catholic Institute of
the Cathedral ; Sodality of St. Joseph's ; altar boys and St. Vincent de
Paul Societies of the several Catholic churches; Engine Company No.
15 and members of St. Patrick's parish. Soon after the arrival of these
upon the ground, the bishop and clergy came from the old edifice and
formed in procession as follows: Cross bearers, acolytes, thurifer of incense,
altar boys of the Cathedral and St. Joseph's, and the following clergy :
Father James Keveny, of Troy ; Father Thomas Keveny, of Cohoes ;
Dec] Notes from the Newspapers. 337
Father Fitzpatrick, of St. John's; Father Noethan, of the Holy Cross ;
Fathers JJurk and Smith of St. Joseph's; Fathers Wadhams, Ludden
and Doran, of the Cathedral ; Father O'Neil and Right Rev. Bishop
Conroy, of this diocese. The procession moved to the point where the
altar of the new edifice is to rest, and then to the spot where the corner-
stone was laid. The ceremonies at each of these places consisted of sing-
ing Psalms 83, 126 and 128, which were chanted at intervals. Father
Noethan taking a leading part. The bishop in the meantime recited the
prayer of invocation and benediction. The litany of the saints was also
sung, and incense and holy water used according to the rubrics. In the
corner-stone was placed a box containing the difierent newspapers of the
city, several coins, bits of different denominations, the pastor's name,
trustees of the church, and prominent contributors to its construction. —
Argus. The laying of the corner stone of St. Patrick's church, in the
Bowery, has brought out the following reminiscences, handed to us by an
old friend who takes pleasure in treasuring up the religious notices of the
past. Some of these items copied from the Albany and New York papers
will be particularly interesting to the Catholics of Albany at the present
day. The following is from the Albany Religious Monitor of 1829:
" There is certainly an alavming increase of popery in these United States.
In this city (Albany) ten years ago the Catholics could not number 100.
Now they number 2,000, and are building a splendid chapel on the site
of their old one." The following is the address delivered by Aid. John
Cassidy, taken from the New York TriUh Teller, at the laying of the
corner-stone of St. Mary's church, Albany, Oct. 13, 1829 :
Felloxo citizens and members of the Catholic Church and Congrega-
tion.— We are assembled on an interesting and solemn occasion to lay the
foundation of an edifice that is to be consecrated and set apart for holy
purposes. As the presiding officer over the temporal affairs of this
church, it is right and proper that I should join with you in congratula-
tions on the prosperous and improving condition of the society. It is left to
others, who are more especially devoted to ministration in sacred things,
to point out the high and serious obligations that are imposed upon us by
the continued manifestations of a beneficent providence in advancing our
spiritual and secular concerns. The first Catholic church in this city was
erected in 1798, on the spot where we are now assembled. It is a source
of pleasing recollection that among its founders can be enumerated many
reputable and honorable names. Under the influence of the free and
equal privileges extended to all classes of citizens in our highly favored
country, no sect has a legal preference over another. We all worship
according to the dictates of conscience, and are ourselves amenable for
our tenets and conduct only to the Creator and Saviour of the whole
human family. Since its foundation, our church has, with few interrup-
tions, continued to increase and improve, and our future prospects are
bright and cheering. In founding a Catholic church at the seat of
government of one of the most powerful of our republics, it cannot but
afford to the Christian and the patriot a source of high gratification, that
the principles of religious and political freedom and equality, promulgated
in the declaration of our country's independence, and incorporated in
her constitution, are fast gaining proselytes throughout the civilized
world ; as citizens of the United States, we may properly indulge an hon-
Hist. Coll. Hi. 43
338 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
est pride in witnessing the extension of free and liberal sentiments. The
same spirit that won our civil liberties has recently been extended in
Great Britain, in the achievement of a moral triumph. (The alderman
alludes to the Irish emancipation in 1829). According to established
usage, I now lay this corner-stone and deposit beneath it these memorials
of the age in which we live, and the transactions of this day. I declare
this stone well laid true and trusty. May this church be faithful in bless-
ings to many future generations — Ar^tts The flood in the river
subsided, leaving the docks bare of water, and redolent of mud
Jesse, wife of Robert Scott, died. Peter Sullivan died, aged 55.
8. At a meeting of the common council, Mr. Carmichael, from a
special committee appointed to confer with the trustees of the various
churches owning burying grounds between State and Hudson streets,
easterly of Knox, reported that they had communicated with the trustees
of said churches, and that said churches and congregations had consented
to the removal of the dead from said burial grounds, on condition that the
city would pay the expense thereof and provide suitable grounds in the
Albany Rural Cemetery, or elsewhere under their direction, and upon
such removal being consummated they will release to the city all such
grounds as they may occupy. The following resolution contains the re-
sponse of most of the churches to the proposition :
Resolved, That we consider the action of the common council in this
matter eminently proper and judicious, and upon condition that suitable
grounds are furnished for the reinterment of the remains in our burial
grounds in the Albany Rural Cemetery, under our directions and at the
expense of the city, this corporation does hereby consent to the removal
of the remains in our said burial ground, such removal to be done under
our direction, and at the expense of the city, and on such removal being
consummated, as above expressed, this corporation will release to the city
all such grounds as are now used for burial purposes.
The resolution is signed as follows : J. H. Ten Eyck, president board
of trustees, R. P. D. church; James B. Saunders, secretary of the
Second R. P. D. church ; Alden March, president board of trustees
First Presbyterian church ; Thomas W. Olcott, president board of trustees
Second Presbyterian church ; John T. Fraser, president board of trus-
tees Third Presbyterian church, and Robert Strain, clerk ; Wm.Brooksby,
president board of trustees United Presbyterian church, and James
Kingsbury, clerk; George I. Amsdell, Theodore M. Amsdell, Archibald
Crawford, Cornelius Smith, Hiram Hotaling, John W. Russell, and
James R. Hadley, trustees of First Baptist Society; Joseph Cary, Samuel
Gary, and Thomas D. Bennett, committee of Society of Friends; Joel Mun-
sell, president, G. W. Knowlton, secretary, Jasper Van Wormer, Henry
Falke, Thomas Van Aernam, Peter Foland, trustees of Lutheran Ebenezer
church ; James W. Eaton, president, and George Downing, secretary, board
of trustees M. E. church ; Frank B. Hine president, and George Peltham,
secretary of board of trustees of Garretson Station M. E. church; James
Pettit, David Zeh, Robert Williams, and H. T. Cooper, trustees of Uni-
versalist church, and Nathan Hawley, treasurer; W. H. Anthony, trustee
of African M. E. church ; William 0. Gardner, trustee of African Bap-
tist church ; John S. Williams, trustee of African Wesleyan church.
The Second Reformed Protestant Dutch church does not include the lot
east of Snipe street, between Lancaster and Hudson. The -Second
Dec]
Notes from the Newspaper,
339
Presbyterian church is on condition that all the other churches make
the same conveyance. The Society of Friends require not less than one-
fourth of an acre for the future wants of that society. St. Peter's church
will be willing tp consent to the release of the grounds, provided the
other congregations do the same, on the conditions in the above reso-
lution, and with the following additional stipulation : Third, That such
reasonable additional ground, connected with that required for such rein-
terment, be procured and placed under the control of the church, as may
enable it to continue to fulfill its accustomed duty of furnishing a suitable
burial place for those of its members who are not otherwise provided for.
The answer of St. Peter's church is signed by 0. Meads, John Tayler
Cooper, and J. C. Potts, committee of vestry. Rev. Clarence Walworth,
pastor of St. Mary's church, responds, that pursuant to notice in all the
churches, by the Right Reverend Bishop John J. Conroy, to those inte-
rested in the removal of St. Mary's cemetery, a meeting was held at the
pastor's residence, No. 14 Lodge street, to obtain an expression of their
views and wishes. No objection being made, Father Walworth was
authorized by the bishop to respond, giving their assent ; reserving for
future and more special agreement, all details in regard to the place or
places to which these bodies may be removed, and the mode of their
removal. The committee of the common council conclude : " The several
congregations having with such unanimity assented to the proposition, your
committee trust that this arrangement can be fully consummated, which
will be honorable to the churches and creditable to the city." Si^-ned by
Peter ]\I. Carmichael, Wm. S. Paddock, Wm. H. Taylor, E. L. Judsou,
and Thomas Mulhall, committee Alderman Mills presented the
annual report of the chamberlain, showing the receipts and disbursements
from November 1, 1865, to November 1, 18G6:
Balance of cash on hand Disbursements from Nov.
November 1. 1866, $88,802.53 1, 1865, to Nov. 1, 1866,. $978.037 71
Receipts from November 1 , Cash on hand November 1
1865, to Nov. 1, 1866, . . . 961,026.75 1866, 71,791.57
$1,049,829.28
Receipts.
Fire department $1,020.01
City water works, 92,729.62
Alms House, 512.20
Assessments for streets and
drains, 23,481.69
City poor 2.395.00
Contingents 2,878.63
Street contingents 100.00
District schools, 19,105.96
Interest, 3,743.88
Court of special sessions, 2,076.00
Police court, 2,503.15
Eents and quit rents, 1,727.08
Commutations, 1,010.00
Congress Hall block, ' 4.00
Markets, 936.00
Trustees general debt sink-
ing fund, 12,900.00
$1,049,829.28
Receipts.
Surveyor's office, $30.00
Justices' court, 1,058.18
Redemptions, 1,461.73
Bonds and mortgages 682.75
Real estate, 525.00
Dividends, 224.50
City taxes, 455,143.11
County of Albany, 32,981.52
Temporary loans, 110,000.00
Bonds issued for purchase of
Congress Hall block, . . . 190,000.00
Ferry, 1,700.00
Certiticates of city indebted-
$961,026.75
340
Notes from tlie Newspapers.
[1866.
Disbursements.
City water works, $35,084.65
City water debt interest ac-
count, 51,000.00
Alms house 47,439.16
Assessment for streets, 34,484.53
Contingents, 51,834.09
Assessment for drains, 3,962.80
Street contingents, 22,903.17
Police department 120 09
Fire department, 46,622.36
City Hall, 10,256.76
Court of special sessions,. . . . 100.00
Police court, 3,962.61
Markets, 2,070.79
Ferry, 10,796.47
Surveyor's office, 2,972,39
Trustees general debt sink-
ing fund, 75,750.00
Printing and advertising, . . . 3,870.64
Disbursements.
Justices' court,
Salaries,
County of Albany,
Elections,
Wells and pumps,
Industrial school,
City lamps
Certificates of city indebted-
Redemptions,
City poor, • • • '
Temporary loans,
Congress Hall block, . .
Board of capitol police.
District schools,
Interest,
$3,429.95
15,725.00
16,461.48
2,590.00
1,663.16
220.32
44,257.97
74.90
. 1,095.26
. 42,612.05
. 185,000.00
. 68,858.75
. 80,123.61
. 64,296.30
. 48,398.45
$978,037.71
Elihu Browne died, aged 63.
4. Emma Turner, wife of Robert Lenox Banks, died. Ruhamah Wil-
liams died, aged 17. Margaret McNeil, wife of Nicholas Hacket, died,
aged 33. Henry O'Gradj died, aged 26.
5. Air, h. 49, 1.41 Catharine Welsh, widow of Thomas Ryan,
died, aged 26. Edward Welch died, aged 72. Catharine Keegan, wife
of Brine Farrell, died, aged 34. Patrick Ryan died, aged 25. Thomas
Colgan died, aged 40. Esther Linton, wife of John Madden, died, aged 73,
6. Air, h. 47, 1. 32.
7. Air, h. 40, 1. 35 Through the liberality of our esteemed towns-
man, William H. De Witt, the school house connected with the church
of the Holy Innocents has been much enlarged and improved. The
front, of rubble masonry, with dressings of Portland stone, is the best
thing of the kind extant ; but the stained glass windows, particularly
those of the east and west, transcend everything of the kind we have
seen. They are in the modern style of glass painting, and are real works
of art, far exceeding those costly imported memorial windows found in
some of our churches. These windows are the work of George Morgan
& Brothers, of New York, who stand at the head of the profession. The
improvements are under the supervision of Wollett & Ogden, architects ;
John Bridgeford, builder ; McMurray & Weidman, stone cutters. The
improvements will cost as much as would have been deemed necessary to
build a parish church a few years ago. — Argus John Dillon died,
aged 55.
8. Air, h. 48, 1. 43 The weather during the past week has been
of the most extraordinary character. The atmosphere has been spring-
like. In portions of the state we learn the fruit buds are starting out.
In some of the towns about us, the farmers have been engaged in plowing
their sward land. There has been no frost, as yet, to penetrate the
ground, and in many places the grass is still as green and fresh looking
as in summer. — Exjyress The bones of the Cohoes mastodon were
received at the Geological Hall Eliakim Ford died, aged 31. Pat-
rick Cassidy died, aged 37.
Dec] Notes from the Newsjgapers. 341
9. Air, h. 46, 1. 33 Abraham Herbot died, aged 59. Noah
J. Keeler died, aged 51. IMary Louisa Hubler, wife of Joseph Fisher,
died, aged 23.
10. Air, h. 38, 1. 27 William Ne.ary died, aged 27.
11. The first ice in the river this month, was formed during the night,
to the thickness of half an inch.
12. Air, h. 25, 1. 20 The canals were closed for the winter
Martha N. Newton, wife of F. S. Parker of New Haven, died.
13. Air, h. 25, 1. 19 Abby, widow of Wm. Ostram, died, aged
51. Hanna Colwell died, aged 64. Patrick Nolan died, aged 54.
14. Air, h. 24, 1. 17 The river was filled with ice. E. Brainerd
launched a side wheel steam boat a little after midnight and placed it in
winter quarters in the basin. The Dean Richmond went down on her
last trip, and telegraph orders were sent down not to start out the St.
John. The City of Hudson went into winter quarters at Catskill, and the
Metamora at Newburg. The basin was filled with river craft, snugly laid
up The penitentiary officers made their annual report to the board
of supervisors, showing the net profit of $24,412 for the fiscal year
George M. Ford died, aged 21. William Dorney died. Patrick Joyce
died, aged 30.
15. Air, h. 20, 1. 8.
16. Air, h. 20, 1. 13. First snow of the season, commenced at
1 o'clock p. M., without wind.
17. Air, h. 29, 1. 26 Jacob Lewis died, aged 78. Bernard J.
Riley died, aged 24.
18. Air, h. 20, 1. 21 Asa B. Nelligar died, aged 68. Patrick
Burns died, aged 68. Elizabeth, wife of James Sayles, died, aged 82.
Sophia, wife of E. S. Harris, died, aged 42. Ann Eliza, wife of James
Hadden, died, aged 80.
19. Air, h. 32, 1. 21.
20. Air, h. 30, 1. 11 Simon Carroll died, aged 62.
21. Air, h. 9, 1. 9 Thermometers indicated a temperature 10°
and 12° below zero in different portions of the city Sanders Lansing,
Jr., died.
22. Air, h. 4, 1. 3 Temperature 6° below zero. Began to thaw
at night Robert Waterman died, aged 74. Anna Phillips, wife of
Samuel H. Cook, died. J. W. Jollie died.
23. Air, h. 35, 1. 34 Snow nearly all disappeared under the rain
and mild temperature Mary Jane Scott, wife of Frederick Grain,
Jr., died at Jersey city, aged 44, and was buried at Albany.
24. Air, h. 43, 1. 36 The 34th annual commencement of the
Medical Department of the University was held in the As.sembly Chamber,
Judo'e Parker presiding, and the Rev. Dr. Darling delivered the address.
The graduates numbered 50.
25. Air, h. 40, 1. 33 Christmas. The weather spring-like,
scarcely a vestige of snow left. George Brown died, aged 78. Ber-
nard Lennon died, aged 50. Anastasia Brennock died. Michael Feeney
died, aged 81.
26. Air, h. 36, 1. 24 Robert Page died, aged 32.
27. A very great fall of snow continued all day, and when it ceased
a strong wind sprang up which made a hideous night A span of
horses was found in a snow bank on the Troy road this morning. One
342 Notes from the Newspapers. [1866.
of the horses was dead. The owner could not be found. It is supposed,
that, finding it impossible to get along with his team, he tried to make
his way to a house on foot and perished. Men, as we go to press, are
digging into the drifts to find his body. Last night, two parties started
from the cars at West Albany, for this city. One company was supplied
with lanterns and the other was not. A gentleman who formed one of
the latter party, became bewildered, lost his way, and fell down, benumbed
with cold. When found life was nearly extinct. He was left in the first
house they reached, when proper restoratives were applied and he re-
covered. The storm was the severest which has visited this part of the
country since 1835. Nearly all the telegraph wires west were down, and
the few remaining up worked badly. The storm moved westward. A
number of snow birds were picked up lifeless this morning, and probably
many more of these hardy creatures were overcome by the unusual
severity of the storm. The New York train, due at 1, reached here at 3.
All the blocked passengers east of Schenectady, were also in. The Bos-
ton train due here last evening, was at Chatham at 2 p. M., to-day. — Even-
ing Journal Peter F. de Tiere died, aged 77. Lucinda Coonradt
died, aged 40.
28. The snow yesterday fell in large flakes, covering the houses and
shrouding the trees heavily, and presenting a handsome appearance. The
snow that fell during the night was very light and dry. During the day
the wind blew from the south, but toward nightfall it changed to the
north-west, causing heavy drifts. The storm prevailed principally east,
north and south, detaining all the rail road trains in those directions, and
stopping effectually the horse cars during the afternoon. The train due
on the Central at half-past four yesterday afternoon, was blocked at West
Albany, about four o'clock, and eight trains were lying there this morn-
ing. Every train reached Schenectady on time, all the trouble on the
road being between that point and this city, and principally between here
and Roessle's. The track was not drifted so much, but the snow fastened
to it and the car and locomotive wheels moved heavily. There were some
five hundred passengers on the trains, many of whom had had nothing to
eat since leaving Syracuse yesterday morning. Much suffering prevailed
especially among the ladies. Every pains was taken by the conductor to
afford relief. As soon as possible after the first detention yesterday
afternoon, six locomotives undertook to propel two passenger cars to
West Albany, but were unable to accomplish it. A number of the pas-
sengers walked down this morning. A passage was forced through this
forenoon, and the first installment of passengers were brought down
reaching here about ten o'clock. The Boston road was drifted to the depth
of fourteen or fifteen feet at many points. The trains on the Hudson were
detained since yesterday afternoon, and were lying along the track from
here to Poughkeepsie. The Susquehannah trains all came through here
on time. No communication could be had with Troy. The three o'clock
train, on the Troy and Greenbush road, yesterday afternoon, came through
in an hour, while the four o'clock train was three hours on the way. The
first train that arrived this morning was the Harlem, due at 5.20 last
evening. It had been stopped two miles out at eight o'clock last night.
It was shoveled out, md reached here at half-past eleven. Three trains
on the Hudson river road were lying at High bridge, one mile below
Greenbush. Three engines left here this morning for Schenectady, to
Jan.] Notes from the Newspapers. 343
bring down four trains lying there. All the country roads were blocked
up, and it was impossible to get either in or out of the city this morning,
in any direction. A few sleighs worked their way into town this
afternoon having dug their way through huge snow embankments. The
. cashier and teller of the Union Bank live a few miles from this city.
They took the keys home with them as usual last night, but were unable
to get to the city this morning. The result was tliat the funds of the
bank were noncomatable The opening of the new chapel attached to
the church of the Holy Innocents was celebrated by a festival. The
church was densely crowded. The rector, Rev. Mr. Boardman, delivered
an address, and the carols were beautifully sung. A Christmas tree pro-
vided with a bountiful supply of handsome presents for the children of
the Sunday school, adorned the chapel, to which the assemblage adjourned
after the exercises in the church. Here the presents were distributed.
The superintendent of the school received a copy of Christ and the
Twelve, and the rector a communion set, a beautiful dressing gown and
case Emily Van Benthuysen, widow of Thomas W. Harmon, died.
29. Louisa, widow of Hezekiah Fairchilds, died, aged 78.
30. Mrs. Mary C. Coogan died. Ellen Hane, wife of Michael Dignum,
died, aged 32.
1867.
January 2. Cold day, thermometer at zero Ann Callahan died,
aged 24.
3. Air, h. 23, 1. 6.
4. Air, h. 18, 1. 5 Catharine Van Rensselaer, widow of John
Fay, Jr., died, aged 84. Charlotte Bowman died, aged 64. Addin C.
Be Witt, wife of George W. Casseday, and daughter of the late Andrew
H. Be Witt of this city, died at Jersey City.
5. Air, h. 17, 1. 13 Johanna, widow of John Bolan, died, aged
71. Thomas Kenny died, aged 64.
6 Air, h. 28, 1. 21 Mrs. Penelope Avery died, aged 75.
7. Air, h. 30, 1. 23.
8. Air, h. 23, 1. 14 Catharine Martin, wife of Samuel H. Mar-
sham, died, aged 56. James Caffrey died, aged 45.
9. Air, h. 20, 1. 15 Olive Benedict, widow of Addison S. Warner,
died, aged 28.
10. Air, h. 23, 1. 20 The first train for Boston since the 5th left
to-day, the road having been obstructed by snow. The trains from all
other directions were running regularly on time Mrs. Martha
Simpson died, aged 70.
11. Air, h. 28,1. 17 John C. Cunningham died, aged 25. Catha-
rine, wife of James McConnen, died, aged 35. Tyler Sabbaton died at
San Francisco, aged 35.
12. Air, h. 24, 1. 15 Ellen, wife of Walter Doyle, died, aged 21.
13. Air, h. 20, 1. 9 At a fire in Grreen street one of the steam
fire engines froze up, so intense was the cold, and the fronts of the build-
ings on fire were completely encrusted with ice Charlotte B.
Whipple, wife of Capt. D. F. Lansing, and daughter of the late Barnum
Whipple, died at Mandocino, Cal.
344 Notes from tlie NeiDspaxjers. [1867.
14. Air, h. 11, 1. 8 Dora Fitzgerald, wife of Andrew Delehanty,
died, aged 49. John H. Sharp died, aged 31. Annie Bame, wife of
Cornelia J. Heermance, died.
15. Air, h. 13, 1. 0 Thomas Whalen died, aged 29.
16. Air, h. 13, 1. 5 Dr. Howard Townsend died, aged 43. Dr.
Howard Townsend was a son of Isaiah Townsend^ and a prominent member
of the faculty of the Albany Medical College. He died of an organic
disease of the brain. Few men wore better known or more highly es-
teemed. He was professor of materia medica at the Medical College,
and acknowledged by all to be one of the best read men in the profession.
There were no points in any books that be was not perfectly familiar with ;
and he was often sought after to furnish information by the ablest of our
physicians. Dr. Townsend was a straight-forward, honorable gentleman.
He was a man of great judgment, and never moved forward before he
fathomed the course he was to pursue. Once satisfied he was right, he
went ahead. The medical profession of Albany has sustained a great loss
in his death. — Knickerbocker Margaret Callighan died, aged 86.
Wm. Gray died, aged 51. John M. Newton died, aged 71.
17. Air, h. 10, 1. 1 Great snow storm, obstructed the rail
roads Mrs. Sarah Mack died. John T. Frisbee died, aged 31.
^ 18. Air, h. 17, 1. 7 Bridgetina, wife of Teddy Hart.
19. Air, h. 6, 1. 3.
•20. Air, h. 12, 1. 8 Lydia A. Near, wife of Wm. H. Woodruff,
died, aged 37. George H. Bradt died, aged 19. Wm. J. Harrison died,
aged 42. Elizabeth G., wife of Wm. R. Pearce, formerly of Albany,
died in Philadelphia.
21. Air, h. 13,1. 15 Alonzo Wheeler died, aged 62.
22. Air, h. 26, 1. 21.
23. Air, h. 26, 1. 22 It was announced that the Rev. W. C.
Doane of Hartford, Conn., had accepted the rectorship of St. Peter's
church Mrs. Margaret Rhatigan died, aged 73. Edwin Beekman
died, aged 32. Dr. John J. Mitchell died, aged 70.
24. Air, h. 28, 1. 25 David Hilts, Jr., died, aged 50. Agnes
McDuffie died, aged 34.
25. Air, h. 30, 1. 9.
26. Air, h. 25, 1. 15.
27. Air, h. 30, 1. 25 The State street Presbyterian church (late
Dr. Twombly's) last week was in debt $18,000. Some of its most wealthy
and liberal members had left, in consequence of a slight difiiculty in the
congregation. The remaining members had a meeting and resolved to
pay off their debt. One memlaer subscribed $7,500, and the balance was
made up at once Catharine, wife of Christopher C. Higgins, died,
aged 24. Catharine Hays died, aged 80. Enoch Palmer died, aged 55.
28. Air, h. 27, 1. 19 Jennie T. Gibson died,
29. Air, h. 23, 1. 14 William Scott died, aged 69. Thomas
Tinnany died, aged 52.
30. Air, h. 19, 1. 2 Eliza, widow of John D. Hewsen, died,
aged 71.
31. Air, h. 10, 1. 2 There was no sign of a thaw during the
whole month ; said to have been the first January in seventy years which
had passed without a thaw Ellen Thomson died.
Feb.] Notes from the Neiospapers. 345
February 1. Air, h. 33, 1. 17 First mild weather since Christ-
mas James McGuire died, aged 40.
2. Air, h. 40, 1. 25 Mr. Smith introduced in the assembly a bill,
which made it unlawful thereafter to inter in the burial grounds on the
hill, made it the duty of the common council to remove remains now
buried there, and legalized the stipulations that had been made between
the various religious societies and the common council John E.
Brooks died, aged 26.
3. Air, h. 85, 1. 29 Rev. Theodore Noethen celebrated at the
church of the Holy Cross, the twenty-fifth anniversary of his elevation to
the priesthood. Descended from a most excellent and respectable family
in the city of Cologne, Mr. Noethen early received a liberal and thorough
education, which, with his fine natural abilities, his many accomplish-
ments, and his genial, though always dignified bearing, have merited the
abiding love and confidence of his flock, and the respect and good will of
iis fellow citizens. That superb voice, which has so often in our Cathe-
dral and elsewhere, added a new majesty to the grand ceremonial of the
Catholic church, and whose sweetness and power have become identified
in many memories, with the magnificence of occasional services, was early
devoted to religion ; and when Jenny Lind reached Albany, in. her cele-
brated tour through America, the warm and hearty greeting she gave
Father Noethen, evinced her delight in renewing acquaintance with the
old friend, who, years before, had sung side by side with her, in the fa-
mous cathedral of Cologne. It is now twenty-five years in full, since he
entered into holy orders. To those whose memory can compass that
period, it is hardly necessary to detail the changes that have occurred,
or to trace the history of his labors here. It is, however, proper to say,
that the whole Catholic population, and the Grerman portion especially,
owe him a debt of gratitude* and of thanks, for the untiring zeal and
fidelity which have signalized his mission in this city and vicinity. The
large and influential congregation that has grown up under his ministra-
tion, including many well known German families, look back with un-
mingled satisfaction upon his services, and largely identifies its prosperity
and happiness with his presence and counsels. Mr. Noethen was ordained
at St. John's college, Fordham, in the year 1841, by the late archbishop
of New York, then Right Reverend Bishop Hughes. His first mission,
we learn, was at Bufi"alo. After a few years sojourn there, he visited
Europe, was subsequently for a short time stationed at Syracuse, and
afterwards reached Albany, his actual transfer to this city dating some
twenty-one years ago. He found here an ample field for the exercise of
all the talent and energy with which nature has endowed him. The
German Catholic population was almost without any place of worship,
and in an incredibly short time his efi'orts and influence reared the ele-
gant and admired edifice which stands on Philip and Hamilton streets,
and which is a transcript of a favorite church in his native city. It was
erected in the year 1851, the late William Ellis being the architect, and
shortly after its completion, was dedicated with imposing ceremonies, by
the then vicar general, very Reverend John J. Conroy, now bishop of
Albany, the then Bishop McClosky being ill or absent. The organ then
itt use was a small afi"air, and even under the hands of Mr. Carmody, was
rather timid in its contest with the robust, if not entirely classical vocali-
Hi^t. Coll in. 44
346 Notes from the Newspapers. [1867.
zation, in which the whole congregation joined at times Its place has
since been supplied by an instrument of more respectable proportions.
It. was in this church, that the first, and we believe the only midnight
mass ever celebrated in Albany, drew together a large congregation at
Christmas, the year of its dedication. Since its erection, and the con-
centration of the scattered German Catholic people, their increase has
become noticeable. Already there is a pressing demand for additional
churches, at least one, perhaps two, may soon be started Of the enor-
mous personal labor performed by this distinguished and energetic
clergyman, we do not, of course, propose to offer a detailed account, but
when it is known that his duties embrace not only the city, but the ad-
jacent neighborhood, including Nassau, Sandlake, and many interior
villages and remote localities requiring a periodical attendance, in spite of
wind or weather, his industrial zeal may be in part appreciated. Here,
and other points, he has frequently to preach, or exhort, in French, Ger-
man, English or Italian, according to the nationality of his auditors, and
many of our readers can bear testimony to the eloquence of his discourses
in our own tongue. In addition to his imperative pastoral labors, Mr. iNoe-
then has assumed, for some years, the onerous duties of authorship, and
has enriched our literature with many important contributions. Among
other volumes of acknowledged merit, are Legends of the Saints, and
Good Thoiujhts for Priest and People, both masterly and widely circu-
lated translations from the German, and the last named of which has
received the autograph commendation of Pius IX. The contribution of
his sonorous and cultivated voice to the sacred purpose of a religion and
charity in numerous church concerts, has familiarized our citizens with
his musical accomplishments, and no doubt he is better known to many
in his musical capacity, than singled out for energy or literary merit.
We are gratified at the opportunity of sketching, however rapidly, his
valuable life and services, and of presenting in a lull and proper light, the
solid and substantial excellence, to which his many accomplishments only
add additional graces. — Argus Mrs Agnes Moore died, aged 80.
4. Air, h. 40, 1. 32. Our venerable and universally respected
fellow citizen, John 0. Cole, Esq , was last week the recipient of a most
generous gift from his fellow masons. Mr. Cole has occupied the posi-
tion of grand secretary of the grand chapter of Royal arch masons of the
state, for a period of forty-two years. He entered upon the duties of this
position when James Monroe was president of the United States, and
De Witt Clinton was governor of the state. The order was in its infancy
in this country. He has seen it grow from the smallest beginnings,
through various vicissitudes, including that exciting period when anti-
masonry became a political element, until its members number hundreds
of thousands, embracing all classes and conditions of society. During
all that protracted period, Mr. Cole has been one of the conspicuous lights
of the masonic order, illustrating in his own life and character, the benign
principles of charity and practical Christianity which are its tenets, and
devoting himself assiduously to the duties of his position as a member and
an officer. At the last meeting of the chapter, after having been unani-
mously chosen to fill the position of grand secretary, he felt called upon
to decline it, being admonished by his advancii;g years that he ought
not longer to attempt to perform its duties. In grateful appreciation of
these long continued services, the grand chapter have presented Mr. Cole
Feb.] Notes from the Newspapers. 347
with the sum of five thousand dollars. It is a munificent gift worthily
bestowed. — Argus.
5. Air, h. 38, 1. 33 Rosa Rourke died, aged 45.
6. Air, h. 36, 1. 30 Sarah A. Hallenbeck, wife of Peter C. Bain,
died, aged 23. Caroline C. Pohlman died.
7. Air, h. 36, 1. 25 George Shauer died, aged 65.
8. Abbie Russell, wife of Henry Edick, died, aged 57. G-aylor S.
Wilcox died, aged 43.
9. Workmen began to take down the tower of St. Joseph's church in
North Pearl street, the church having been sold, and the purchasers de-
signing to convert it into a bakery Theodore M. Dickerman drowned
aged 32.
10. Mrs. Bridget Gordon died, aged 83. Mrs. Sarah Lawrence died,
aged 83.
12. William P. McKean died, aged 29, and was taken to Cherry Val-
ley for burial.
13. The common council passed a bill looking to the appropriation of
five hundred thousand dollars, for the purpose of furnishing to the city
an additional supply of pure water. An appropriate committee was
directed to make application to the legislature for authority to raise this
sum, for which municipal bonds are to be i.ssued, bearing interest at the
rate of six per cent. The necessity for this action is very pressing and
immediate. It may astonish those who have not given the subject atten-
tion, to know that within a short time past, the supply of water in the
reservoirs was so small, that it was liable to be exhausted within two
days. Nothing prevented this catastrophe, but the recent mild weather
and accompanying thaw, which unlocked the streams and filled the
basins to a considerable degree. Danger of exhaustion has thus for
the present been escaped ; but it is likely to occur again at any time,
during a protracted season of extreme cold weather, or a prolonged
drought. It is not needed to argue that the water supply of a city should
be secured beyond peradventure or contingency. The evils resulting
from its failure are so multifarious and extended ; they reach into so
many departments of business and afiect so seriously the domestic com-
forts of the community, that the question is comprehended everywhere at a
glance and without argument. We have only to remind water consumers
what annoyances they endure when the supply is cut off for twenty-four
hours, and then ask them how the case would be if a suspension
were to occur for several days, or even weeks. — Evening Journal
The plan proposed is to tap the Hungerkil, the line extending from
the west branch of that stream near Lydius street bridge to Rensselaer
lake, a distance of a little more than six and a half miles. Experi-
enced engineers have carefully surveyed the route, and taken observa-
tions of the amount of supply which will thus be secured. They are of
opinion not only that it is the cheapest plan feasible, but that it will give
the city at all times an inexhaustible reserve, which will be adequate to
the increased consumption for very many years to come. — Argus
Isabel P. Fish, wife of H. H. Carpenter, died. John R. Stranahan
died, aged 38. Jacob J. Winne died, aged 48. Anna Maria Ford, died,
aged 75.
15. Air, h. 47, 1. 29 The ice in the Schoharie creek broke up,
and rushing into the Mohawk carried the ice out of that stream also.
348 Notes from the News^japers. [1867
On reaching the Hudson river it moved the ice down to Bath. The north
wind and the ceasing of the rills to run, allowed the water to subside,
and prevented what promised to be an excessive inundation.
16. Air, h. 29, 1. 27.
17. Air, h. 33, 1.32 Catharine, wife of John McGuirk, died,
aged 52.
18. Air, h. 37, 1. 23 James Carmichael died, aged 43.
19. Air, h. 34, 1. 30 Maria E. Hartman, wife of William Kuso,
died, aged 30.
20. Air, h. 31, 1. 18 John Simpson committed suicide by shoot-
ing himself through the lungs with a gun ; aged 47.
21. Air, h. 24, 1. 16 ..Catharine Jones died, aged 70.
22. Freelove, wife of Samuel S. Barnes, died, aged 61. Ellen, wife of
Wm. H. Stubbings, died, aged 27.
23. Lucretia, widow of Greene C. Bronson, died in New York. Lucy,
wife of Henry Kingsworth, died, aged 50.
24. William Parks, the drummer, died, aged 55. A few years ago
Albany possessed the best coterie of drummers of any city in the Union.
A singular fatality, however, seems to possess them, and they have all
.passed away but one, to another and better world, we hope. Those that
have passed away are Henry McCauley, William Martin, John Hutson,
Thomas Gray and William Parks. The last remaining one of the list is
John T. Kellcy, of Schreiber's band, who, as a sheep-skin tormentor, is
without a superior hereabouts. — Times Ann, widow of Patrick
Glenny, died, aged 37. Phylenia C. Gordon died, aged 19. Michael
Carey died, aged 41. Agnes McNaughton died, aged 29. Hannah
Flansburgh died. Robert Strain died at Kinderhook, aged 60.
25. A locomotive belonging to the Central rail road exploded near the
crossing at Broadway, and shattered the buildings in the vicinity, wound-
ing four persons seriously, and throwing several to a considerable dis-
tance John P. Sugden died, aged 22. At the early age of
sixteen he enlisted in the 30th Regiment, at the first breaking out of
the war. He was at the second battle of Bull run, and was present
when the gallant Col. Prisbie fell. Finally disease fastened on him, and
he was discharged for disability. After recruiting his health, the ap-
palling scenes of civil war through which our country was passing,
induced him to reenlist. The engagements he t:)ok part in — the peril-
ous scenes through which he passed during the closing up of the war —
his strength of purpose and endurance, in his delicate constitution — was
the admiration of all. — Knickerbocker Mrs. Margaret Bi'annion
died, aged 72.
26. John O'Brien died, aged 45.
27. As the marketable prices of food become matter of interest after a
lapse of time, the following statement is put on record, as published in
the Evening Journal of this date : The market has been well attended
by farmers during the week and well supplied with all seasonable articles.
The weather for the most part was favorable and the roads very good for
the closing winter month. For the leading articles, prices have under-
gone some change, as will be seen by the subjoined report. Meats are in
fair supply, but rather dearer. Beef has advanced Ic. per lb., with sales
of fore-quarters at 10al3c., and hind do. 13al6c. Pork in good supply.
Sales of hogs at lOalOic, and in quarters llal3c. per lb. Mutton and
Feb.] Notes from the Newspapers. 349
lamb less plenty and higher, with sales fore quarters at Salic, and
hind llal4c. Veal plenty at 9al4c., as in quality. Buckwheat flour
plenty, dull and much lower, selling at $1.87a$2 per 100 lbs. Apples are
also more plenty and lower, the best grafted having been sold at $5.5UaS6
per bbl., and common down to §3.50. Western poultry of all kinds, ex-
cepting geese, is plenty, and selling at 18a22c. per lb. for all grades.
Poultry from the immediate vicinity of tliis city is much scarcer than
it was last week, and sells at higher prices. Turkeys are wanted at
25a28c. per lb. Ducks are scarce and wanted at 25a30c. Chickens
are very scarce and sell quickly at 25a30c., while geese are in good
supply and dull at 15al6c. per lb. Butter is very plenty, lower in
price and dull. In rolls it sells slowly at 25a30c. ; choice pails and tubs
36c., and ordinary qualities in packages 18a29c. Eggs are in good supply
and dull at 25a30c. 1^ dozen. Potatoes are not in as large supply as was
reported last week, but are unchanged in value. Peachblows and Prince
Alberts are selling at $2.25a2.50 ^ bbl., Chillies 82a2.25, Western Reds
$1.75a2. and inferior kinds S1.50a2. Quail are less plenty than last re-
ported and are selling at §2.75a3 '^ doz. Grouse have become scarce,
but with a moderate inquiry, last week's prices rule. Sales at S0.75a90c.
■^ pair. Wild turkeys are unchanged in value, with a very limited sup-
ply, at 25a30c. per lb. The season for them will probably close with tlie
ensuing week. Vension is in large supply and prices are easier. The
ruling prices are 18c. for saddles and 25a3Uc. for choice cuts. Rabbits in
abundant supply. American sell at 50c. per pair and Canada 75c. Hares
are scarce at 75c. per pair. Marrowfat peas are saleable at $3 25 per bu.,
and at retail 12c. per quart. Medium beans S3 and small do. §3 50 per
bu,, and both 12c. per quart. Pried fruits. — The market is well supplied
with all kinds. Pried apples sell at 12al6c. "^ lb. quartered, 18a20c. for
do. sliced J dried prunes, 18a25c. '^ lb.; raisins, 20a 25c. ; peaches, 40c.,
plums, 50c.; black raspberries, 55c.; blackberries, 25a30c. ; cherries
(pitted) 60c., with pits (Lorguary) 20c. All kinds of grain have receded
in value with an abundant supply. Oats 54a55c, measure 60a61c, weight.
llye, 81.15. Barley, QUca^l. Corn, S1.12al.l3 Hannah, wife of
Wm. B. Hall, died, aged 58. Mary Farrell, wife of James Cornell, died,
aged 34. Bridget Ellis, wife of Francis Conboy, died, aged 23.
28. The Burgesses gave a ball for charity, in which $1,200 was realized
above expenses John Dickson died, aged 59, Prominent among
the older citizens of Albany, few men were more widely known or more
highly respected than the subject of this sketch. Born in the county of
Peebleshire, Scotland, he came to this country when quite a young man.
Engaging in business in Quebec, he resided there but a short time until
a visit to the city of Albany determined him upon making it the city of
his adoption and his future home. For more than thirty years with a
brief interregnum spent in the city of New York, he abided here, where
he gained the respect of his fellow citizens, won many warm friends, and
established a name distinguished for its sterling honesty, its incorrupti-
ble integrity, and its unobtrusive worth. Well known for his benevolence,
conspicuous only in befriending the needy, and alleviating the distressed,
he held many important ofiices in most of our charitable institutions. He
was for several years president of the St. Andrew's Society — in the wel-
fare of which he took the deepest interest — and for a long period, up to
his decease, was one of its most active members, and influential managers.
350 Notes from the Newspapers. [1867.
Extensively known throughout the state among prominent Scotchmen,
his name was held in especial regard, and cherished with a degree of
veneration characteristic of that clanish people, who revere qualities of
head and heart calculated to awaken their admiration and foster their
respect. He also filled with honor to himself and credit to the masonic
order, the high and responsible position of master of Temple lodge.
He had retired from business but a short time, his failing health compell-
ing him to relinquish the pursuits of active life.
March 1. Air, h. 35, 1. 25 James Quinn died, aged 53.
2. Air, h. 35, 1. 33 Rev. William Croswell Doane was instituted
rector of St. Peter's church. Right Rev. Bishop Potter and twenty-six
clergymen were present. Rev. Dr, Haight preached the installation ser-
mon By an act of congress Albany became aport of delivery
Maurice McGrath died, aged 85. Lindley Higham died, aged 48.
3. Air, h. 42, 1. 16 Leonard D. Shawdied in New York.
4. Air, h. 23, 1. 20 ...One of the most enthusiastic demonstrations
made in this city in a long while, occurred at Tweddle Hall last evening.
That immense edifice was densely crowded with the sons and daughters
of temperance, attracted thither from all sections of the city. The several
lodges, appropriately ofl&cered and attired in regalias, were in attendance.
The banner of the cause was suspended on the staging, and many distin-
guished citizens were present. The scene presented was one to command
the admiration of all beholders. The temperance reform movement,
inaugurated in our city with the hope of securing a more rigid excise law
and an appropriate observance of Sunday by a suspension of the retail
business carried upon the Lord's day in the liquor traffic, is meeting with
great success. The meeting last evening was addressed by Mr. Edward
Carswell, the distinguished Canadian orator, whose eloquence was listened
to with marked attention and repeatedly applauded. Action was taken to
secure the passage of the law now before the legislature and the meeting
adjourned. — Knickerhocker Elizabeth P., wife of Charles Loomis,
formerly of this city, died at South Windsor, aged T5.
5. Air, h. 28, 1. 25 Clark B. Cochrane died, aged 52. Mr. Coch-
rane was born in Boston, N. H., on the 31st day of May, 1815. He gave
early evidence of intellectual superiority, and after passing through all the
schools in the immediate neighborhood of his home, he entered Union
College and graduated in 1839. He immediately entered upon the study
of the law, and was admitted to the bar in 1841. He began practice at
Amsterdam, where he speedily acquired distinction. He was subsequently
associated in business with Judge Potter, of Schenectady, and at the time
of his death, with Messrs. Reynolds & Harris, of this city. He entered
public life as a Democrat, and was elected to the assembly, by that party,
from Montgomery county, in 1844. But he was early imbued with the
spirit of freedom, and broke away from the democracy when he discovered
that it was indissolubly linked to the slave power. He was nominated in
1856, for congress, as the representative of the free soil sentiment of his
district, and elected. Being one of the earliest, most eloquent and cfi^ective
originators of the Republican party, he was renominated to congress by
that party in 1860, and triumphantly elected, after one of the severest
contests which was ever known in the district. At the close of his con-
gressional term, which included the initiation of the war, he took up his
residence in this city, as a partner in the law firm of Reynolds, Cochrane &
J ? , -^s
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March.] Notes from the Newspapers. 351
Harris, and at once assumed here, as he had elsewhere, a leading position
at the bar. In 1866, he was elected to the assembly from the central dis-
trict of this city, having, overcome, by his conceded fitness and popularity
a democratic majority of 700. He was renominated last November; but,
in the new apportionment, an additional democratic majority was thrown
into the district, too large to be overcome. He was beaten by less than
one hundred, although the autirepublican majority in the district is full
one thousand. Mr. Cochrane was a man to be loved, generous, genial and
noble hearted. — Journal Moses Fogel died.
6. Air, h. 32, 1. 21 Ellen Olena died, aged 75.
7. Air, h. 29, 1. 22 Margaret, wife of Edward Ryan, died, aged
40. Luther Morgan died, aged 21. William Lawless died, aged 45.
Carrie E. Dodge died, aged 19. Jeremiah Toomey died, aged 88.
10. The ice disappeared in front of the city Ellen, wife of Jere-
miah O'Connell, died, aged 18. Margaret Riley died, aged 48. Fanny
L., wife of George B. Burrow, died, aged 28. Wm. Henry Jephson,
formerly of Albany, died in New York, aged 85.
11. Nancy Lockwood, widow of Allen Brown, died at Ithaca, aged 82.
She was the daughter of James Lockwood long a merchant on the dock,
whose residence was the present site of the Mechanics and Farmers'
Bank, corner of Broadway and Exchange street. He died 23 of August,
1823, aged 65. Mr. Allen Brown came to this city in June, 1788. He was
one of the founders of the New York State Bank, of which he was many years
a director ; of the Second Presbyterian Church, of which he was trustee ;
of the Albany Insurance Company ; was inspector of pot and pearl ashes
in 1800-1802. In 1802 he was married by Dr. Nott to Miss Lockwood,
on her 16th birthday, who was through life a superior woman. He was
president or treasurer of the Citizens' committee for the celebration of the
opening of the Erie canal. He was one of the founders of the New York
Steam Boat Association, which owned the Constitution, Constellation and
Chief Justice Marshall, the great boats of their day. He was the intimate
friend and adviser of Grovernors Tompkins, Clinton, and Yates. He was
the second foreman of fire engine company No. 7 (his brother Edward
having been the first), when the fire engines were manned by tlie first class
citizens; was president of the fire department, and chief engineer of the
same. He died 22d of April, 1852, aged 74 Mary A. Hopkins
died, aged 19.
12. Caroline Pepoon, wife of Thomas W. Olcott, died, aged 71.
13. Erasmus H. Robinson died, aged 22. Rebecca Monk died, aged
47. Philip Brady died, aged 69. Calvin Cooley died, aged 67.
14. Election of Young Men's Association, great excitement ; of 2100
votes only 871 were cast, owing to the crowd, and delays arising from
challensing votes, etc. The ticket headed by Edward De Forest for pre-
sident, was successful throughout Ann, wife of Thomas Fayles,
died, aged 62. Mary Jane, wife of Charles Rogers, died, aged 23.
15. Air, h. 24, 1. 16 Joseph Henry Loughren died, aged 18.
Harriet, widow of Louis Boyer, died, aged 44. Michael Quinn died,
from the effects of a locomotive explosion, aged 33. Amanda Van Valken-
burgh died, aged 67.
16. Air, h. 25, 1. 17 Elizabeth, wife of James Swartwout, died,
aged 52. Mary Ann Fortune, wife of Richard Connick, died, aged 33.
352 Notes from tlie Newsjpapers. [1867.
17. Air, h. 27, 1. 23 Wintry day, snowed over a vast region
The Albany Sunday Arena, said to have been printed in Troy, was first
offered for sale here, the File Brothers publishers Michael Lynch died,
aged 25.
18. Air, h. 28, 1. 20 St. Patrick's falling on Sunday, the
Hibernian Provident society and the Fenians paraded the streets, and had
a supper at Tweddle Hall in the evening The common council
met in the evening and resolved to apply to the legislature for the passage
of a law to annex a partof the town of Bethlehem to the city Hugh
Ward died, aged 57.
19. Air, h. 26, 1. 20 Richard Fisher died, aged 45. Elizabeth,
wife of Patrick Quinlan, Sr., died, aged 53.
20. Air, h. 30, 1. 20 John Jennings died, aged 20. Archibald
Mclntyre died, aged 70.
21. Air, h. 33, 1. 27 The Catholic congregations of Albany pur-
chased the property of Joseph D. Badgley, immediately south of the
Albany Rural Cemetery, as a burial place for members of that denomina-
tion. The property consisted of fifty acres of land, admirably adapted for
the purpose. When properly graded and laid out, it was thought that it
would fully equal the Rural Cemetery, which is not surpassed anywhere in
point of natural beauty.
22. Maurice McGrath died, aged 34. John W. Donahoe died, aged
36. M.rgaret Lyman, wife of Timothy Hennessy, died, aged 49. William
Kiernan died, aged 43.
23. The fire and hose companies dismantled their rooms, which were
furnished in the most splendid and costly manner, selling the furniture
at auction, in consequence of the new fire law, adopting the steam
engines Frederick S. Pease died, aged 63, thirty years bookkeeper
in the Commercial Bank, and long treasurer of the Albany Institute.
Patrick S. Quest died, aged 29. Orrin H. Robb died, aged 30.
24. The steam propeller John Taylor forced its way through the bar-
rier of ice at Coxsackie and reached its dock in this city at an early hour
in the morning Father Baird assumed his duties as pastor of St.
John's Catholic church; Father Fitzpatrick removed from the city
Ann Eliza, wife of John K. Van Buskirk, died, aged 30.
25. Patrick Downy died, aged 56. Mary Ann Dowd, died, aged 22.
Patrick Kenny died, aged 63. Mrs. Russell W. Coney died, aged 30.
26. The St. John, the first of the regular night boats, arrived at her
dock in this city Excluded from the Evening Journal, drowned out
in the watery columns of the Times, denounced by journals of all kinds, and
having no mouthpiece for reply, Thurlow Weed took possession of the
New York Commercial Advertiser, and on this day blew his first war note
through that old trumpet. The long resounding strain shows that the
old trumpeter still retains the full power of his buccinator muscle. — Argus.
Jacob G. Sanders died, aged 78. Mary F. Nott died, aged 31.
27. Thomas Powers died, aged 44.
28. Henry Stratton, died.
29. Air, highest 35, 1. 24 For a long time a large flock of crows
was seen every morning after daylight flying over the city from the east.
It was found that they were attracted to a dense wood near the Schen-
ectady turnpike, owned by Christopher Rapp. He leased the farm to a
bone dealer, who purchased from all the bone gatherers in the city. Attimes,
April.] Notes from the Newspapers. 353
immense quantities of bones were accumulated, which attracted crows to
the spot. Imagine the surprise of Mr. Rapp, to find on the ground of the
wood the bodies of about two thousand dead crows. In fact, the ground
of that tuft of wood was literally covered with them. It is believed that
the crows perched upon the trees of the wood; a snow storm set in, which
covered the bones, and the crows lingered in the hopes of securing prey.
A cold snap followed, and their death was the result. — Knickerbocker
Catharine Crall. wife of Augustus Garloff, died, aged 40.
30. Air, h. 34, 1. 30 Owen T. Owens, died.
31. Air, h. 44, 1. 36 Rev. J. S. Kennard preached his farewell
sermon to the congregation of Calvary Baptist Church John H.
Conners died, aged 44. Catharine Lee died, aged 44.
April I. Air, h. 51, 1. 47.
2. Air, h. 45, 1. 39., For the first time in some years, the city
crier for lost children, John Shepard, made his appearance on the street,
bell in hand, in search of a lost boy. His appearance created as much
surprise and amusement as did that of Rip Van Winkle, after his twenty
years' sleep on the Catskills. Shepard had a crowd of rag-tags and bob-
tails at his heels all day. — Knickerhocker Magdalene, wife of Conradt
La Grange, died, aged 90. Johanna, widow of Thomas MuUaly, died,
aged 62. Wm. J. Clexton died at St. Louis, aged 41.
3. Air, h. 48, 1. 34 John Cusick died, aged 60. Dr. John
Brinckerhoof, late of Albany, died at Chicago, aged 63.
4. Air, h. 45, 1. 34 Jacob Phillips died, aged 64.
5. Air, h. 60, 1. 41 James W. Bell died in California.
6. Air, h. 42, 1. 35.
7. Air, h. 40, 1. 30 Susan Clark died, aged 23.
8. Air, h. 51, 1. 37 Honora Williams died, aged 32. Mary Wing,
wife of Edward A. Frost, died at Rochester. Nancy, wife of William
McRoberts, died, aged 54.
9. Air, h. 59, 1. 49 Charter election, democratic majorities,
about 1,600, a gain of 1,000 since last election. Thomas Carney died,
aged 41. Henry E. MuUaly, died.
10. Air, h. 59, 1. 35 Elizabeth, widow of Alexander Gray, died
in Chicago, aged 73.
11. Air, h. 49, 1. 40.
12. Air, h. 46, 1. 32 A new kind of rail road car made its ap-
pearance here, called the Pullman sleeping car. It was 65 feet long,
mounted upon 16 wheels, being nothing less than a hotel upon rollers,
having kitchen, wine cellar, parlors and sleeping rooms Joseph M.
Lovett died in Brooklyn, aged 50.
13. Air, h. 54, 1. 38 There was another trial of the extraordinary
fire quencher in front of the City Hall. A very large crowd of persons
were present to witness its wonderful achievements. The most amusing
portion of the programme was to see Mayor Thacher strap one of the
machines to his back and attack the flames. He performed the work
nobly and extinguished a roaring fire with as much ease and grace
as did Mr. Levey himself. The mayor was loudly cheered. Somebody
said he was " a bully boy with a glass eye." — Knickerhocker.
Hist. Coll. Hi. 45
354 Notes from the Newsijapers. [1867.
14. Air, li. 48, 1. 30 Ellen M. Riley, wife of J. A. Waddy, died,
aged 33.
15. Air, li. 51, 1. 53 Elijah Simmons, died aged 52. Edward
Lawson died, aged 54.
16. Air, h. 65, 1. 57 Charles D. Brown died, aged 42.
17. Air, h. 59, 1. 48 Two mail bags lost in January were found
by dredging the ferry slip at the foot of Maiden lane The stores on
the dock and pier were inundated John Leonard died, aged 45
18. It was now the fashion for young ladies to wear their hair done up
in huge knots upon the tops of their heads, where their hats used to be,
and their jockies were pitched down upon their noses Edward K.
Johnson died, aged 85.
19. Air, h. 50, 1. 33 The demolition of St. Mary's Church, corner
of Chapel and Pine streets was begun John McGinnis died, aged
62. Michael Hogan died, aged 52. Ellenor D. Hand, wife of Parker
Sergeant, died at Binghamton, aged 64.
20. Air, h. 50, 1. 42 The legislature adjourned Catharine,
widow of Peter Owens, died.
21. Air, h. 55, 1. 46 The new chapel of the Penitentiary was
dedicated Peter V. Bennett died, aged 26.
22. Air, h. 54, 1. 41 Eliza Sloot, wife of Noah S. Dean, died,
aged 56. W. J. Campbell died, aged 35.
23. Air, h. 54, 1. 38 Mary, widow of Stephen Schuyler, died,
aged 62. Ellen Hays died, aged 45.
24. Air, h. 41, 1. 35 The steam boat Drew made her first
appearance, the most magnificent boat that had ever been seen here.
Length of boat 400 feet; breadth 80 feet James W. Radley died,
aged 57. Robert Boyd died, aged 91. Edwin C. Bounds died, aged 37.
25. Air, h. 42, 1.37 Ellen, wife of Edward Maher, died, aged 41.
Mrs. N. Treadwell died, aged 81. Ann Duffy died, aged 60. Catharine,
wife of Richard Harker, died.
26 Air, h. 48, 1. 34 Lawrence Smith died, aged 36.
27. Air, h. 58, 1. 42.
28. Air, h. 48, 1. 30 Capt. Levinus Dobbs was drowned by the
sinking of his vessel at Helgat.
29. Air, h, 42, 1. 31 Elizabeth Binier died, aged 38.
30. Air, h. 45, 1. 39 Anne, wife of James Guman, died, aged 30.
George R. Vanderlip, late of Albany died at Menominee, Mich., aged 73.
May 1. Air, h. 55, 1, 48 Messrs. Roessle & Son, who had
occupied the Delavan House 18 years, vacated the premises and were suc-
ceeded by the Messrs. Leland John Shepard died, aged 87. Catha-
rine Tracy died, aged 38.
5. Air, h. 61, 1. 40.
3. Air, h 50, 1. 59 Fredina Vincent Lanthaum died, aged 40.
4. Air, h. 44, 1. 29 J. W. Netterville died, aged 65. Susan
Wiley died, aged 62. Patrick Mohan died, aged 60. Marion wife of
Jacob Roberts, died.
5. Air, h. 52, 1. 39 Mrs. Jane Wilson died, aged 60. Schuyler
Osterhout died, aged 39. James Schernierhoin died in New York, aged 43.
6. Air, h. 52, 1. 43 Erie canal opened, Champlain nut ready.
Mrs. Margaret Ward died, aged 53.
May.] Notes from tlie Newspapers. 355
7. Air, h. 63, 1. 50 Superfine flour was now $18 a barrel, and
wheat $3.50 a bushel. The bakers raised the price of one pound loaves
to 11 cts John G. Gresham died, aged 32. Mary Ann McCarty,
wife of James Doyle, died, aged 28.
8. Air, h, 53, 1. 47 Long continued rains brought on a freshet,
and the docks were submerged Maggie Sager, wife of George
Baumis, died, aged 33. Wm. M. Cassidy died, aged 51. James P.
Quinn died, aged 26. Charles E. Hawley died, aged 32.
9. Air, h. 56, 1. 45.
10. Air, h. 53, 1. 46 Cyrus Stevens died, aged 58. An obituary
notice of the briefest stereotyped form, a hearse met at the gate of the
cemetery by a few humble friends, the deposit of the remains m the
tomb with no pomp of secular parade or religious ceremonies, and the event,
heralded only by the tolling of the funeral bell that custom makes the
requiem for all, without respect of person, that pass thither to their last
resting place on earth, and that is the mortal end of Cyrus Stevens.
There are those, however, with whom his history will not thus close, nor
his memory pass into the oblivion of forgetfulness. There was a time
when the death of Cyrus Stevens would have left a greater void among
men, and been the theme of more extended chronicle. It was when he
was a prominent lawyer of the city, connected with a firm of wide cele-
brity, a skillful practitioner, a man of most generous impulses, and one
who was cherished by a multitude of friends. Then he was a lawyer of
marked ability and recognized standing among his fellows. His peculiar
forte, both by taste and education, was in the equity branch of the law,
and in the technical and profound practice in chancery he had few equals.
His opinion was regarded as wise and safe as that of any solicitor in the
city, and it may almost be said in the state. There are those among his
professional brethren who will ever fondly cherish his memory for the
unselfish liberality with which he dispensed his counsel and aid to those
who sought it. To the younger members of the profession, struggling
in their inexperience against the skill of matured ability, he was kind
and generous to an extent unexcelled by any member of the bar. A
dark shadow has rested upon the later years of his life. Misfortune cast
a pall over his pathway. A generous heart and a confiding faith stripped
him of the fruits of his industry. He lost those habits that had marked
the successful pursuit of his profession, and given him position and caste.
But in his severest humiliation, the instincts, the taste, and the education
of the gentleman marked his conduct. Let the vail of forgetfulness and
the mantle of charity clothe his faults. They may be forgiven at the
throne of eternal mercy, for they were sins that did no violence or wrong
to his fellow men. His good deeds, his merits, and his virtues will be
cherished by those who knew him best. — Journal Maria Fitzpat-
rick died, aged 26. Anne M. Davis died, aged 22.
11. Air, h. 58, 1. 42 George CuUen died, aged 18. Caroline N.,
wife of Baruet C. Humphrey, died.
12. Air, h. 59, 1. 44 Sarah, wife of John Morrow, died, aged 88.
Daniel Capron died, aged 57.
13. Air, h. 56, 1.41 Catharine A., widow of Michael Artcher, died,
aged 49.
14. Air, h. 59, 1. 51 The city was visited by a severe storm of
wind, rain and hail, accompanied by lightning and thunder. State street
356 Notes from the Newspapers. [1867.
was, as usual on such occasions, converted into a mouYitain torrent.
Robert Taylor, a moulder, was shot at Stuyvesant, whither he went
to look for employment.
15. Air, h. 60, 1. 53 Nancy Halpin died, aged 110. Sabina
Cosgrove, wife of James Flynn, died, aged 53. Roxana Beebe McDuffie,
died, aged 32.
16. Air, h. 54, 1.45 Whoever scans the map of the city of Albany,
will find upon the extreme western boundaries a piece of ground designated
as Lot Number Forty-two. It is about ten miles from the City Hall,
and without damaging the interests of its owners, or the owners of lands
for miles around it, we may call it as forlorn, miserable and unsatisfactory
a combination of sand, swamp and aridity, as the Union can produce.
So entirely mean are the acres embraced in the whole lot, that no de-
risive or villainous epithets are sufficient to describe its utter worthlessness.
As those who have seen it say, it is a mistake in nature, an enormous fraud
on the worms and bugs which usually get a living somewhere on ordinary
bad land ; and the common verdict of the community is, that not even a
diseased dog ought to be allowed to die on the premises, out of respect to
the dog. Will it be credited that out of this land hundreds of thousands
of dollars have been made, judging from the various conveyances of por-
tions of it on record, and that it is even now a subject of continual trans-
fer. In the year 1859, the swindling traffic in this wretched land was
exposed, in a well written article entitled a City on the Sand Plains. The
considerations expressed at that date in the various deeds of record, con-
veying portions of Lot Forty-two, amounted in the aggregate, even then,
to an enormous sum; and now the total is absolutely fabulous. The
actual value of the premises, consisting of seventy-five acres, as assessed
upon the corporation books, is, we believe, at the outside, eight hundred
dollars. In 1858, the lot came into the possession of one James Ferguson,
An elegant map, tastefully bound with red ribbon, was during the summer
of 1858, filed in Albany county clerk's office, purporting to have been
made by one Joseph L. M. Smith, city surveyor. The fact is the original
survey and map were actually made by some one else, and Smith must
have fathered the job. This map, entitled A Map of Great Lot No. 42,
etc., etc., exhibited the worthless sand acres, ten miles away from God
and civilization, divided into 860 building lots, and the agreeable and tidy
paper scheme make one almost forget the depravity of its devisers. Not
long after the filing of this map, evidences of negotiation in these building
lots began to accumulate among the records; and as the title to the pro-
perty could be fairly deduced, it was a capital thing to be used for insur-
ance, real estate securities, etc., etc. We are pleased to believe that no
Albanian has been a party to the swindling transaction, in this isolated
Schenectady sahara, either as biter or bitten, the whole scheme being, we
believe, in the hands of foreign speculators of the most reckless and unscru-
pulous cast. Our attention has been called to the matter, in consequence
of the recent recording of the following papers in the clerk's office :
John J. Swiggart, of Davidson county, Tennessee, to Gabriel G. Farmer,
of Tippecanoe, Indiana. Warranty deed, conveying 21 lots in Great Lot,
42. Date, May 14, 1866. Consideration, $50,000. Stamp affixed, f 50.
(This instrument is without a seal, and consequently, though in other
respects apparently regular, is worthless as a conveyance of real estate in
New York).
Mat.] Notes from (lie Newspapers. 357
Gabriel Gr. Farmer to Warwick Martin, of Chicago. Deed conveying
10 lots of Great Lot, 42. Date, May 24, 1866. Consideration, ^50,000.
Fifty dollar revenue stamp affixed. This instrument is also without a
seal, and like the first mentioned, though otherwise properly executed, is
not a valid conveyance of real estate in this state.
Warwick Martin and wife to Wm. W. Walker. Consideration, $67,000.
Revenue stamp, $67. Conveys 41 lots of Great Lot, 42. There are other
conveyances, but we fancy the foregoing are sufficient for the present.
Of course in all matters of this kind whoever gets bitten, and somebody
always does, must bite back, or get square by biting all round. We have
no doubt a volume of revelations could be made of the bites given and
received in this Great Lot 42, business. If the present allusion to it,
and exposure of the fraud, some western man who reads may save his
dollars, some good at least may be accomplished. — Argus.
17. Air, h. 54,1.44 James C. Ott died, aged 74.
18. Air, h. 56, 1. 47 George W. Emery died, aged 37. Stephen
Clark was killed at Fort Sanders, Dakota, aged 19.
19. Air, h. 56, 1. 45 The St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery was
dedicated by Bishop Conroy, assisted by Father Wadhams and others.
20. Air, h. 58, 1. 50 The steam boats St. John and Drew, which
had been placed on the Athens line, were again placed on the Albany and
New York line, the Athens experiment proving a failure Amelia
King Van Antwerp, wife of John McMurray, died, aged 23.... The
common council committed another outrage upon the landmarks by chang-
ing the name of Lydius street to Madison avenue.
Madison avenue. — Lydius street, by a resolution of the common council
on Monday night was changed to Madison avenue. Those who regard
themselves as the especial friends of progress and modern enlightenment
and whose fierce struggle with the slow Dutch, has been as purely ima-
ginary as is the real influence of the slow Dutch upon this locality, may
congratulate themselves, if they choose, upon their success in obliterating
one more old Dutch landmark, and giving the southern district of Albany
a new start. There was no perceptible earthquake in Lydius street on
Monday evening, and precious few of the inhabitants knew or cared about
the mighty business enacting at the City Hall. The deed was done
quietly, a long roll of paper, a hasty vote, a flourish of the pen, and
Lydius street was a title of the past. James Madison might have been
imagined standing triumphant in a tableau, waving his bloody and aristo-
cratic sword over the prostrate form of the defunct Domine Lydius, amid
the cheers of angelic aldermen and supervisors, and a blaze of blue and
red fire (from above, of course). Now that the thing is done, we may,
without fear of ofi"ense to any, venture to enquire why this change was
made ? Last week, upon an intimation that such action was contem-
plated, we ofi"ered one or two suggestions, but did not care to indulge in
much controversy upon the subject. It is by no means the first time
that the authorities have seen fit to change street names, but in most cases
there have been reasons. In this case we fail to perceive them. We
have heard it said that Lydius, after whom the street was named, was
nothing but a drunken old Dutch shoemaker, but whether the objection
went to his drunkenness, his age, his nationality or his trade, was not
distinctly made. The fact is, however, the street was named after the Rev.
John Lydius, a very respectable Dutch clergyman. Whatever else may be
358 Notes from the Newspapers. [1867.
said of its recent title, there was no other Lydius street in the union.
There are a hundred Madison streets or avenues, and though naming streets
after them is an eminently proper tribute of respect and admiration for
our great statesman, some other opportunity might have been chosen to
honor Madison, instead of obliterating in his behalf a designation in point
of respectability quite equal, and in novelty and euphony far preferable.
The name Lydius is a pleasant sounding one, and it is a very diminutive
objection that the letters from foreign parts dub it Leddy street, Lydia
street, &c., &c. For this matter, the chances are ten to one, that the new
avenue will in a short time be better known as Medicine avenue than by
its presidential appellation, in which case we hope our friend Matt Winne
will get the full benefit of the change. If the assertion that the new
name will enhance the value of property be correct, why not call Van
Zandt street by some aristocratic appellation? Why not rebaptize a
multitude of similar petty avenues ? According to Webster, Walker, Wor-
cester and the whole tribe of lexicographers, the term avenue as applied to
streets in this country, is an Americanism, without perhaps that sanction
of reason and propriety which is at the foundation of many Americanisms.
According to Worcester it is, 1st. A way by which a place may be
entered ; a passage, an entrance. 2d. An alley, a walk before a house
or in a garden generally lined with trees. 3d. A broad street as Penn-
sylvania avenue. According to Walker it is an alley, or walk of trees
before a house, a way by which any place may be entered. According to
Webster it is, 1st, A way or opening for entrance into a place; any
opening or passage by which a place may be entered. 2d, An alley or
walk in a park or garden, usually planted on each side with trees. 3d. A
wide street as the 5th avenue, New York (an Americanism). On the
other hand, what is the meaning of the term street (sc. via)^ from the
Latin sternere, stratum^ to spread, pave. It is, according to Webster, a
paved way or road ; hence a main way, in distinction from a lane or alley.
A road with which street is synonymous, is defined by Webster to be a
place where we may ride ; an open way or public passage ; a track for
travel, ibrming a communication between one city, town or place, and
another. If by converting Lydius street into Madison avenue, it was
intended that strangers should imagine it a broad street or a wide street,
citizens at least will know better. It isn't a wide street, or if it has any pre-
tensions in that way, nobody knows it till you get out of town, on your
way to Schenectady. — Argus.
" It is vain to kick against the pricks." We have murmured our dis-
sent to the changes which have displaced the names of Market for
Broadway, Fox for Canal, Patroon street for Clinton avenue, and Lydius
street for Madison avenue ; but it has been in vain. A proposition of
change seems always acceptable. E]ven that old Virginian, whose state
no longer has a name, that old slave holder, that concoctor of the " com-
pact with hell " called the constitution, Madison, displaces the clerical
name of Lydius, and the newly baptized thoroughfare is raised to the
dignity of an avenue. We must yield to the fashion ; but we have a right
to ask that the new dispensation shall have some rule of uniformity in it.
The old nomenclature had significance. Lydius, Van Tromp, Orange,
and the Colonic spoke of the Dutch period; King and Court of English
colonial times. The names of beasts designated the streets running east
and west : Beaver, Lion, Fox, Elk ; of birds, those running north and
Mat.] Notes from the Newsjpapers. 359
and south : Eagle, Hawk, Swan, Dove, Kobin, etc. This system, however,
has been lost sight of, and the modern christening has been made at
random. But are we quite up to the latest fashion in adopting such names
as Madison avenue ? The boulevard is the last expression of the mode in
the designation of streets in the metropolis. Not many years will elapse
before we shall be compelled to submit to a new baptism of streets, and
our boulevards will give us quite a Parisian air — on paper. We should
anticipate the event, and rise at once above avenues. An old fogy corre-
spondent, evidently not up to the times, asks to be heard on the other side.
He speaks too late.
Madison avenue vs. Lydius street. — The haste with which the law was
passed by the common council, changing the name of one of our oldest
streets, merits a rebuke from our sober minded citizens, and we are glad
to see the article in your paper of this morning. It is usual, when such
measures are proposed in any legislative body, to refer it to a committee,
or postpone action upon it, at least over one meeting, so that the reasons
for the proposed change may be discussed, and the opponents of the mea-
sure have a chance to be heard. In this case it would seem as if it were
feared that some of the property owners on that street would object if
they knew what was going on. It is very easy to say there were a ma-
jority of the residents of the street in question, in favor of the change,
but every one knows how readily petitions are signed, even without know-
ing what they are for, when presented by a friend, or by any respectable
citizen; and we venture to say that there cannot be found a majority of
the residents of Lydius street in favor of the change of name. Even if
there was, have not the residents of other parts of the city an equal inte-
rest in the matter ? There are many objections that might be urged
against a change of name. Besides the difficulties in law that may arise
in regard to titles to property, there are many old associations connected
with these time honored names, which remind us of the early days of our
ancient city. We have Lydius, Dallius, Westerlo, Ten Broeck, Van
Schaaick, Van Tromp, Van Woert, Steuben, and others, which are pecu-
liar to Albany, and can be found nowhere else ; and if you commence
changing old names of streets, where will you end ? If the word street
is objected to, Lydius avenue sounds quite as well as Madison avenue,
and we cannot see any possible advantage to be derived from a change.
Rather let us cultivate a spirit of respect for our ancestors, and hold ou
to old things till we can do better. If our honorable common council
would busy themselves about something that would be a decided advan-
tage to our city, such as giving us a decent pavement, and plentiful
supply of pure water, it would be more to their credit than wiping out the
old landmarks that connect us with the past, and if our enterprising friend
who circulated the petition for changing the name of Lydius street would
work as hard over a matter of real importance to the business interests of
our city, he would confer a great favor on the community, as well as on
the residents of Lydius street. — Argus.
Changing the name of Lydius Street. — The common council, at its
last meeting,, changed the name of Lydius street to that of Madison ave-
nue. The unanimity of the vote of the council reflected the wishes of the
residents of the street. The change therefore having been asked for so
generally by those more immediately interested, and having been made
by the sovereign authority of the city council, must be acquiesced in, let
360 Notes from tlie Newspapers. [1867.
those who may find fault with it. The readiness and unanimity with
which the change has been made, shows that any notions of veneration
for the past must give way speedily to the march of improvement. There
was a time, years since, when the abolition of the time honored name of
a principal street in our city would have been resisted with spirit, as being
an act of sacrilege upon the work of our fathers. That day is passed and
progress is the rule of the present. This act suggests some reminiscences
in relation to the names of our city streets. Many of them derived their
titles from the names of eminent citizens. Such was the fact in regard to
Lydius street It was named in honor of the Rev, Johannes Lydius, the
good and esteemed domine of the old Dutch Reform. The good pastor
came to the city in 1700. He performed his ministrations in the church
edifice then, and for many subsequent years in the centre of State street,
at its intersection with Broadway. He brought with him from Holland
brick, tile, iron work, &c., wherewith to erect a dwelling, and built for
himself a habitation on the corner of State and North Pearl streets, now
so well known as Dexter's corner. This was the first brick building
erected in the city. That property remained with his descendants till
1833, when it passed into its present ownership, and the original edifice
was taken down. Domine Lydius died in 1710, leaving behind him the
name of an able clergyman, a kind adviser, and a public spirited citizen.
During his residence here he was active in all good works, secular as well
as religious. His descendants by blood as well as name remained here
till 1815, when the last one, Balthazar, or Bait Lydius, died. The street,
at the time it was named, was the extreme southern avenue of the city
running in that direction, and the outpost of population. Its great length,
its extreme width as compared with most streets, and its promise of
future beauty, gave great distinction to its name. Attention to this sub-
ject suggests a reflection in relation to the change of names of some of our
other streets. During the present century many such changes have been
made, and whether for the better or no can be judged of by noticing
them. These several changes have been made one by one at intervals of
time. There has never been any period when there was an epidemic
upon the subject, and thereby a general onslaught made upon old names.
This fact illustrates, as it was the fruit of, the staid old habits of our
ancient town. Among the earlier changes in this century were the giv-
ing to South Pearl street its present name, it having theretofore been
called Washington street, and transferring the latter to what is now
Washington avenue, that street having been called Lyon street. What is
now Broadway north of State street, was Market street, and it was changed
to North Market street; and that lying south of State street was changed
from its original name of Court street to South Market street. The
present pretentious name of Broadway, adopted from New York, was
given a legal existence some eighteen years ago. In the early part of the
century. Dean street acquired its designation from Captain Dean, a brave
and enterprising skipper, who fitted up and sailed an ordinary North river
sloop from here to China, and returned with a successful venture in tea.
The patriotism of our fathers was evinced in naming Montgomery
street, then a fashionable thoroughfare, after the heroic soldier who fell
before Quebec. Steuben street obtained its title from that bluff and
brave German soldier of the revolution, who aided so much in giving dis-
cipline to our army. The chivalrous Lafayette lives in our history by
May.] Notes from the Neiospapers. 361
like means. The Dutch Admiral Van Tromp, who swept the seas with
his broom, has a street named to his memory, humble though it be in its
pretensions. Next in order of time to the first above mentioned streets,
Mark lane had to submit to the Juggernaut of progress and give up the
ghost to his successor Exchange street. Hallenbake street could not any
longer maintain its existence, because we suppose its godfather had
ceased to have influence with the sovereign powers of the city, and so the
grandiloquent designation of Grand street was given to it.i Capitol street
had begun to acquire an unenviable reputation from the character of its
residents, and therefore, in the hope to improve the value of its lots if
not the character of their occupants, the present title of Park street was
given to it. For some reason the change of name speedily effected the
result sought for. Bass street was changed to Bleecker, Middle lane to
James street, Store lane to Norton street, that part of North Pearl lying
north of what is now Clinton avenue, dropped the name of Orchard street,
and assumed that of its more fashionable neighbor, North Pearl; and
Malcomb street, to get rid of a bad name, took that of Clinton. The
denizens of Fox street indulged in great expectations from a transition to
that of Canal, but whether they have been realized and whether the ave-
nue comes up to its patronymic in New York, we will not now speculate.
The last change in a street of any prominence was that made some half
dozen years since in that of Clinton avenue from Patroon street. The
street from its character merited a good name, as it now has, but there
are those who will cling to the notion that its former name ought to have
been preserved, from its ancient and honored association with the history
of the city, and the powerful reason that the patroon gave one-half of the
land throughout its entire length, fourteen miles, in consideration of
which it took its name. — Journal.
21. Air, h. 57, 1. 43 Augustus R. Gage died, aged 28.
22. Air, h. 62,1. 48 John Dwyer died, aged 36. Thomas Mc-
Kenna died, aged 20.
23. Air, h. 50, I. 48 Margaret A., wife of George Lester, died,
aged 38. Mrs. Caroline Hensel died, aged 54.
24. Excavations begun upon the grounds provided for the new capitol.
25. The eastern end of the Schenectady turnpike, at the head of Wash-
ington street, had for some years enjoyed the unmeaning name of Bowery.
It had become populous with Germans, and dwellings and small stores
gradually stretched out towards West Albany. It was now proposed to
call it Central avenue, whereupon a correspondent of the Evening Journal
gave the following account of it : The Bowery - has undergone many
remarkable changes within the last half century. Before the completion
of the Erie canal in 1825, it was the great thoroughfare to the west,
through which all conveyance of persons or property had to pass. There
was no competing road. Albany was the focus to which all the traffic
bound westward concentrated, and Bowery street and the Schenectady
turnpike were the only avenues through which it could pass. All trans-
portation of produce was done in large six-horse teams. The depot for
» There is a tradition amonfj the descendants of Heudrik Hallenbeck that he gave this street
to the public from the west side of his farm, which extended from Plain to Arch street.
2 The term is derived, or aped, from the street called Bowery in New York, which was so called
when it began to be built upon, because it led to Gov. Stuyvesant's ancient bouwery, or farm, and
to which it had for many years previous been the common road.
Hist. Coll. Hi. 46
362 Notes from tlie Newspapers. [1867.
the keeping of the teams for the transshipment of much of the produce
and as the starting point for the long journey to the west, was in this
street. Some of the large storehouses now remaining about Townsend
park attest the commercial character of the street at that time. The
Schenectady turnpike, constructed and improved with great expense,
swarmed wfth busy life. A continuous line of vehicles crowded its path-
way every day. Some fifteen or twenty taverns alomg its line were
crowded with business. The Bowery was, as stated, the terminus for all
this great traffic. In the very zenith of the prosperity of the street, the
Erie canal was built, and in a twinkling the glory of the Bowery was
gone, and from being such a busy mart of trade, it and the turnpike
became a desert. What little business might have been left to them in
the winter season and otherwise, was finally utterly destroyed by the
building of the Mohawk and Hudson rail road to Schenectady. Not till
within three or four years has the street in any wise recovered from the
blows thus given it. It now begins to recuperate a little. Its consort,
Washington avenue, begins to become a great point of attraction for gen-
teel residences. One influence of this improvement is being felt to some
degree by Bowery street. The grading and paving of the street two years
ao-o has had a great tendency to improve its character and condition, and
the day may not be distant when it shall assume the features of one of
our most prominent and fashionable streets. There may be those who
imagine that the change of name will tend to precipitate that result
Lizzie H. Stover, widow of George W. Emery, died, aged 27. On Mon-
day afternoon George W. Emery was buried from his late residence on
Beaver street. His wife was entirely prostrated by the sad event. Every
efi"ort to reconcile her to the afiliction and compose her mind proved
fruitless. Her bodily health gave way, and she exhibited signs of a rapid
decline. She had no desire to partake of any nourishment, and Saturday
afternoon she went into convulsions, and before midnight she expired.
She died of grief. — Times Margaret Riley died, aged 77. Henry
Stacpole died, aged 31.
26. Catharine, widow of Thomas Kitt, died, aged 45.
27. The corner-stone of the old St. Mary's church was exhumed. The
deposits were much decayed Catharine Heenan, wife of John
Donnelly, died, aged 25. Eugene McCarthy died, aged 53. Elizabeth,
widow of Wm. Radley, died, aged 92.
28. Robert W. Harvey died, aged 42. Peter Van Bergen died, aged
70, Libbie, wife of Henry J. Hoyland, died, aged 25.
29. The congregation of the Washington street Methodist Church
broke ground on the north-west corner of Lark and Lancaster streets, for
their new edifice Sylvester Topping died, aged 79.
30. Rev. W. S. Smart, the new pastor of the Congregational society,
corner of South Pearl and Beaver streets, was installed. The church was
densely crowded with members of that congregation, and a large number
who were deeply interested in the event. Several of our city clergy, and
many from abroad, were present, some of whom took part in the exercises.
The rostrum was tastefully decorated with natural flowers, and presented
a picturesque scene. The ceremonies consisted of an invocation prayer,
which was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Cordell, of Schenecta(Jy ; a charge
to the pastor, delivered by the Rev. Dr. Todd of this city ; a charge to
June.] Notes from the Newspapers. 363
the people, whicli was made by the Rev. David Dyer. The right hand
of fellowship was extended to the new pastor, by the Rev. Mr. Fisher, of
Saugerties. The ceremonies closed by a prayer from the Rev. Dr. Clark,
and a benediction by the new pastor. Rev. Mr. Smart. — Knickerhocker.
John Hanrihan died, aged 56. Catharine McGann died, aged 26.
31. Air, h. 67, 1. 52 The letter carriers delivered in the month
of May 89,656 mail letters; 8,463 drop letters, and 17,233 newspapers;
they also collected 39,693 letters from the lamp-post letterboxes Great
improvements were completed at the Lumber district. An additional
tract of land amounting to thirteen acres, had been added, and four new
slips made. These gave an additional water front of 5,000 feet on the
canal side, and 600 feet on the river side. The cost of these improve-
ments amounted to about 150,000, which was incurred by Gen. Van
Rensselaer, the owner of the property. The water pipes were extended
a distance of about 700 feet, under direction of the Water Commission-
ers. The new ground was already occupied by lumber dealers, embracing
some old and several new firms. These are, Messrs. Sage, McGraw &
Co., H. W. Sage & Co., Carter & Henry, Clark, Sumner & Co., and Sum-
ner & Hascy. It is but a few years, comparatively, since this territory
was first occupied as a lumber depot. Formerly the business was trans-
acted upon the pier and in that vicinity. The land now occupied was
then used for agricultural purposes, and many of our readers will recol-
lect when most of what is now the Lumber district was a broom corn
field. The rise in the value of the property has been very great, and
the whole of it is probably worth more at the present time per foot, than
it was twenty-five years ago per acre. The lumber trade of Albany had
become one of the greatest, if not the greatest business interest of the
city, and instead of laeing withdrawn from the city, as had been threat-
ened a year or two before, it was rapidly increasing in extent and import-
ance.— Argus William Gearey died, aged 24.
June 1. Air, h. 64, 1. 51.
2. Air, h. 71, 1. 58 Mrs. Ellen Hogan died, aged 57. Jane, wife
of James Grady, died, aged 42. John Madden died, aged 69.
3. Air, h. 69, 1. 62.
4. Air, h. 76, 1. 60 The first through train from Albany to
Omaha started out this morning L. Harris Hiscox, a member of
the constitutional convention, was shot at Stanwix Hall by Gen. George
W. Cole Jane, wife of Thomas McManus, died, aged 71. Wm. Dl
Coughtry died in New York, aged 53.
5. Air, h. 70, 1. 56.
6. Air, h. 71,1.56 Charles C. Rowley died, aged 66
Sarah McChestney, wife of Gardner Scriven, died, aged 68.
7. Air, h. 79, 1. 68 J. M. Trimble, lessee of the Academy of
Music, died, aged 54. Mr. Trimble has been well known to many of our
citizens for some years past as a theatrical architect. But his more
general acquaintance has been obtained during the last few years that he
has managed the Academy of Music. He was born in the city of New
York, and" at his death was 54 years of his age. In early life he was in
the navy for a short period. After that he essayed to become a carpenter,
but not having the tuition of an apprenticeship, he made little progress in
learning the trade in its general branches. He became at length stage
364 Notes from the News]Dapers. [1867.
carpenter for the Bowery Theatre in New York, and from this must be
dated his advent into the theatrical world, in which he figured so promi-
nently. Heat once evinced a taste for occupation in and about a theatre.
From the Bowery he went to the National Theatre when it was opened
in all the promise of success and fame. Here he got up the gorgeous
scenery and stage-trappings that added so much to the lustre of that bril-
liant but unfortunate place of amusement. After the destruction of that
theatre by fire he became an architect and builder of public places of
amusement, making it his special study and specialty. As such he has
been famous. And the aid of his genius and skill has been eagerly
sought for. He has in all built thirty-four such places of amusement,
doubtless exceeding in this respect the amount of work done by any other
man in the country. Among others, he built the New Bowery, the
Olympic, Broadway and Tripler Hall, and remodeled the old Park Thea-
tre in New York. He remodeled the Albany Museum, some sixteen
years ago. He built the BuiFalo, Richmond and Charleston theatres, and
sundry other well known structures. In 1863 his attention was directed
to this city as being a good field in which to revive the drama, then for
some time without a local habitation or a name. While all others lacked
the energy and courage to undertake the building of a theatre, he saw
the opportunity to achieve success. The result has shown how wise was
his judgment and well founded his hopes. From the day of its opening
on the 22d December of that year to the present hour, the place has been
a marked success, and has well repaid his efforts and enterprise. His
management of the Academy of Music has, making due allowance for his
infirmities, been marked with great good judgment, taste and refinement.
Most unfortunately, Mr. Trimble has for several years been totally blind.
This infirmity was brought about directly by the disease of neuralgia,
though the latter was induced by his severe mental and physical labor.
Despite this calamity, Mr. T. has worked steadily along with all the
energy of a man fully possessed of all his senses. His very energy of
character, hampered as it was by his blindness, caused him at times to
manifest a seeming acerbity of disposition not natural to him, and which
those who knew and appreciated his infirmity, were ever ready to pardon
and forget. As a man, he leaves behind him a good name and memory. —
Evening Journal Thomas Smith died, aged 62. Gerardus Clute,
died, aged 70.
8. Air, h. 83, 1. 60 The common council appropriated $2,000
towards the expenses of celebrating the fourth of July John J.
Mesick died, aged 40. Elizabeth Cooper, wife of Benjamin Nott, died,
aged 60. Susan, wife of Andrew Dell, died, aged 29. Hugh Davy
died, aged 43.
9. Air, h. 62, 1. 52 Harriet A., wife of Isaac V. W. Grant, died,
aged 31. James Kelly died, aged 36. Thomas Barret, died, aged 40.
10. Air, h. 68, 1. 55 John Sullivan died, aged 67.
11. Air, h. 71, 1. 53 We prophesied some weeks since that the
Athens cut-oif would bring upon the river an opposition line of steamers,
to be followed by low fares and losses generally. This opposition has
commenced. Commodore Vanderbilt has induced the owners of the
steamers Connecticut and Hero to ruu between New York and Albany,
with the price of passage fixed at one dollar. This opposition is to be
kept up by Vanderbilt & Co., just so long as the Athens folly is kept up.
June.] Notes from the Newspapers. 365
As soon as the Athens folly is abandoned by Drew & Co., Vanderbilt &
Co. will agree to withdraw the Connecticut and Hero. These boats will
be run without any regard to their profits. Vanderbilt & Co. say they
will sink a million of dollars rather than not break up the suicidal policy
which Keep & Co. have induced Drew & Co. to adopt at Athens. Van-
derbilt & Co. are on their ugly, and intend to win the horse or lose the
saddle. The Connecticut is commanded by Capt. L. D. Demming a well
known Albanian. The clerk is C. Ambler. The Hero is commanded by
Capt. F. Teson. Clerk, Wm. Downs. The Connecticut leaves Albany
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at eight o'clock and on Sunday evening at
six o'clock. The Hero will leave Albany Monday, Wednesday and
Friday evenings at eight o'clock. — Times Anastasia, wife of John
Ryan, died, aged 37. Robert N. Magilton died, aged 19.
12. Air, h. 71, 1. 56 Emeline Cadwell died, aged 56. William
Donovan died, aged 20. Abel Shaw died, aged 46. John McAnesby
died, aged 45. Timothy H. Knower died, aged 45.
13. Air, h. 71, 1. 65.
14. Air, h. 79, 1. 61 James L. Wendell died.
15. Air. h. 78, 1. 62 Workmen began laying the first Nicholson
pavement in Broadway below Maiden lane Elizabeth, wife of Daniel
Boyle, died, aged 54. Mrs. Ann Frearer died. Patrick Ryan died, aged
36. Luke Marlow died, aged 65.
16. Air, h. 77, 1. 70 Rev. S. A. Hyatt began his pastorate of
the Park Chapel, corner of Hudson and Lark streets A terrific rain
storm burst upon the city in the afternoon, inundating houses, and doing
great damage to drains and pavements.
17. Air. h. 76, 1. 68 Margaret Mulligan, wife of James Howard,
died, aged 29.
18. Air, h. 76, 1. 70 Bridget Abbot, wife of Thomas Sheridan,
died, aged 85.
19. Air, h. 77, 1. 57 Abram Dyer, familiarly known as Brommy,
who for fifty years had been connected with the Troy ferries, died. Few
have been better known to the local travelers thereabouts than he. He
had grown up with the ferry since the day when pole-scoWS were used till
this advanced era of steam. He has made his last voyage across the
Hudson — and now himself has been ferried over the Styx. — Jour-
nal ..Ann Burns died, aged 69. Margaret C Ring, wife of George
Kaley, died.
20. Air, h. 68, 1. 57 The County Medical Society had a dinner at
the Delavan House in honor of three of its oldest members, who had
passed their 50th anniversary as practicing physicians, namely, Dl-. James
McNaughton, Dr. Barent P. Staats, and Dr. James Wade Edward
Moran died, aged 50. Mary Cahill died, aged 58.
21. Air, h. 72, 1. 60 David W. Gibson died, aged 31. Mary
Day died, aged 87. Mary He&eberry died, aged 80.
22. Air, h. 75, 1. 72 Peter G. Sharp died in New York. Jane,
wife of James H. Grant, died at Worcester, aged 37.
24. Elizabeth O'Brien died, aged 67. Thomas Smith died, aged 64.
John Carls died, aged 79.
25. Bridget Donohue, wife of John Dowe, died.
366 Notes frcym the Newspapers. [1867.
27. Gertrude Wynkoop died, aged 58. Eveline Ertzberger, wife of
Leggett Davis, died, aged 31. Bridget, wife of Patrick McShea, died,
aged 28. John Zimmerman died, aged 23.
30. Carolina A. Sargent, wife of Dr. T. J. Gardiner, died at Wilton, Ct.
July 1. Air, h. 82, 1, 71 David C. Briggs died, aged 24.
2. Air. h. 78, 1. 60 LetitiaErvin, wile of Michael Uerrick, died,
aged 51.
3. Air, h. 77, 1. 64. Thermometer 95°. Virginia E. Thomas,
wife of Richard W. Allen, died, aged 19. Catharine Shaddock, wife of
Alpheus Bemis, died, aged 49.
4. Air, h. 81, 1. 72 The celebration of the day was of unusual
extent. First the general celebration, the usual procession conducted by
Gen. Woodball, Reading of Declaration by John W. Mattice, Oration by
Rufus W. Peckham, Jr., which was published in the Argus and pro-
nounced a superior effort. The Young Men's Association held their cus-
tomary celebration at Tweddle Hall at half-past one ; the Waterfall
Guards, a comical procession, at half-past three, and the Regatta at four.
The rain prevented the usual display of fire-works. Jane E., wife of
Richard Brown, died.
5. Air, h. 85, 1. 65.
6. Air, h. 68,1.63 Elizabeth, wife of John H. Scott, died, aged 39.
7. Air, h. 76, 1. 67 Peter Smith died, aged 40.
8. Air, h. 78, 1. 61.
9. Air, h. 74, 1. 60 Rufus H. King died, aged 73. He was
born in Ridgefield, Ct. His father was an ofl&cer in the revolutionary
war, and after its close a brigadier general of the state militia. The
early years of Mr. King's life were passed in a store at Ridgefield.
When twenty years old, he came to Albany. Here he engaged in the
dry goods business with William McHarg. After a continuance of seve-
ral years, the firm was dissolved, and Mr. King established himself inde-
pendently in a wholesale dry goods establishment on State street. He
was very successful as a merchant, and some twenty years ago, having
accumulated an ample fortune, retired, devoting his remaining years to
the management of his estate, and of the several institutions with which
he was connected. Mr. King was president of the New York State Bank,
of the Albany Savings Bank, and of the Albany Insurance Company.
The marked prosperity which has attended all these institutions, fur-
nishes sufiicient evidence of his financial ability. Mr. King married in
early life Miss Laverty, of New York, with whom he maintained relations
of uninterrupted domestic felicity, and who survives him. They had
three sons, and one daughter, Mrs, Franklin Townsend, all of whom are
still living. In his temperament, Mr. King was peculiarly a man of
business. He devoted himself sedulously to those occupations for which
he was especially fitted, and though having many opportunities for public
preferment, avoided them with almost morbid dislike. He was a kind
and faithful husband, a loving father, a true friend, an upright and
honored citizen. The most scrupulous integrity marked every transac-
tion in which he was engaged. He made hosts of friends, and no enemies.
Generous to the last degree, he always saw the best qualities of those
with whom he came in contact, and was probably incapable of cherishing
such a sentiment as animosity. Though he had lived beyond tlie mea-
July,] Notes from the Newspapers. 367
sure of time usually allotted to man, his habits were so active and his
intellect so clear that his friends had hoped he might still be spared to
them many years; and he will be keenly missed in the circles he has so
long adorned with his presence. — Journal Mary SmuUen died,
aged 60. Lizzie. A. Lawler died, aged 27.
10. Air, h. 75, 1. 60 The Susquehanna rail road having been
completed to Bainbridge, an excursion of invited guests went out to that
point John Phillips died, aged 51. S. L. Thompson died. Patrick
McNamara died, aged 77. Lydia Jane Van G-uysling died, aged 35.
11. Air, h. 71, 1. 63 Fanny Daley, wife of Thomas Maloy, died,
aged 36.
12. Air, h. 78,1.70 Johanna Enright died, aged 39. Julia,
wife of Edward Dougherty, died, aged 36.
13. Air, h. 76, 1. 56.
14. Air, h. 67, 1. 53 Andrew Burns (or Byrnes) died, aged 64.
Bridget Mooney died, aged 55.
15. Air, h. 72, 1. 59 The steam boat Drew left New York at 6
o'clock and reached her dock in this city at 2.25, making the passage in
8h. 25m. She reached Poughkeepsie, 80 miles, at9h. 55m Thomas
Thornton died, aged 74. Timothy Mahony died, aged 40. John Mar-
shall died, aged 66.
16. Air, h. 75, 1. 61 Mrs. Harriet Smith died, aged 85.
17. Air, h. 71, 1. 60 John F. Zumdieck died, aged 63.
18. Air, h. 75, 1. 58 Nancy McHarg, daughter of the late Alex-
ander McHarg, who kept an herb and clock and watch store on Green
street, died very suddenly. The young lady was a cripple, and was very
industrious and persevering. She was attending to her business yester-
day morning, and while thus engaged dropped down and expired. After
the death of her father, she continued the business up to this day. —
Knickerbocker.
19. Air, h. 66, 1. 57 Eliza Kay died Laura Augusta Mack
died, aged 18. Sarah Radley died, aged 45.
20. Air, h. 70, 1. 61 John Capps died, aged 47. Jeremiah
Barber died, aged 56. Hugh Barrett died, aged 50.
21. Air, h. 67, 1. 61 Alexander Selkirk died, aged 59. Catha-
rine Johnson died, aged 71. Sarah A. Parsons, widow of John Thomas,
Jr., died, aged 48.
22. Air, h. 68, 1. 60 John Nolan died, aged 55.
24. Charles H. Rodgers died, aged 35.
25. James R. Harris died, aged 33. Mrs. Annie (Dillow) Wilkes
died, aged 33. James White died, aged 55.
26 Patrick Ryan died, aged 42. John A. Walsh died, aged 55.
Elizabeth, wife of Jeremiah Murphy, died, aged 62.
27. William Seymour died, aged 74. Mr. ^'eymour was in his seventy-
fifth year, but though always dignified and scrupulously exact in manner,
retained so much of the animation and elasticity of early life, that it will
be difficult to remember him as so advanced in years. Always cheerful,
cordial and polished in his bearing, agreeable in conversation, and tho-
roughly informed on topics of general interest, he will long be missed
and sincerely regretted by old and young. In all the relations of an
active and not uneventful life, he was distinguished for a suavity and grace,
unaff"ected and eminently becoming, and which recalled the traditional
368 Notes from tlie Newspapers. [1867.
ease and courtly style of the gentleman of the old school. He
was a native of Albany, and was born in what is now Canal steet. After
having learned the trade of a book binder, with his uncle, Benjamin D.
Packard, who for a long time kept a book store at number 71 State street,
now the site of the National Bank, Mr, Seymour commenced business
as a partner in the firm of Van Vechten & Seymour, The book store of
the firm was in State street, in the vicinity of Association Hall. The
bindery was established upon the corner of Mark Lane and Dock streets,
or what is now the corner of Exchange and Dean streets. Aided and
encouraged by the friendly assistance of the late Hon. Charles E. Dudley,
Mr. Seymour subsequently opened a bindery upon the well known corner
of State and North Market streets, then known as Johnny Robison's cor-
ner, afterwards as Thorp & Sprague's, more recently and even now, as
the Museum corner. Here, for an extended period, he conducted an
establishment famous for the perfection and finish of its work, and justly
so, as many of the strong, though well used volumes in our public offices
will bear testimony. Upon the dissolution of the firm of Van Vechten
& Seymour, and upon starting in business for himself, he gave a signifi-
cant indication of the scrupulous integrity and fine sense of honor which
accompanied his whole life, by conscientiously discharging sundry debts
against the old firm, which neither law nor equity would have required
of him. Like many of our old citizens, Mr. Seymour could exhibit his
war record, having in 1814, joined in the capacity of orderly sergeant,
the Creek Company, which left this city. His military record would be
imperfect did we omit to state that he was one of the founders and first
members of the celebrated Albany Burgesses Corps. Always proud to
boast of having been a life long Democrat, he was for many years an
active and influential politician, and has filled with credit many import-
ant offices, including those of collector of the port, alderman and super-
visor, both at once, and for many years, city chamberlain, member of an
assembly, and others. He was twice sent to Washington, to urge certain
improvements in the navigation of the Hudson river, and succeeded where
many influential citizens had failed. It was largely owing to his personal
exertions that Albany was recently made a port of entry. Apart from
political associations, he was honored with many evidences of esteem.
He has been a director in the Albany City Bank since its organization.
Always an earnest and zealous member of the Masonic order, he has held
the office of treasurer of the grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons of
the State of New York, for a period of over seventeen years, having
been elected in February, 1850. He has also been for over twenty-two
years a trustee of the property of Master's lodge. No. 5, of Free and
Accepted Masons, instituted March 5, 1767. Mr. Seymour was twice
married, first to Miss Jane Bradt, by whom he had one son and two
daughters ; afterwards to a daughter of David Newland, Esq. He was
always a regular attendant, and of late years, a member of the Reformed
Protestant Dutch Church, and has occupied positions of prominence in
his congregation. In early life an upright, industrious and skilled me-
chanic ; in maturer years honored and distinguished by public station.
Time gathered round him as he neared the dark valley,
All that Bhould accompany old age,
As honor, love, obedieuce, troops of friends, — Argus.
July.] Notes from the Newspapers. ^69
Rosanna, wife of John Burns died, aged 32. Abiram North died, aged
77. Harvey E. Parsons died at Piermont, aged 32.
28. The cornCT-stone of the new Catholic church corner ofNucellaand
Franklin streets, was laid yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, with imposing
ceremonies. The procession consisted of several companies of the Twenty-
fifth regiment, headed by Kline's band, numbering nineteen pieces. The
companies were the Sarsfield Guard, Capt. Quinn ; the Emmett Guards,
Capt. Carlin, and the Worth Guards, Capt. Thompson. Following these
were the Hibernian Provident Society, numbering 120 members, Patrick
McCarthy, president; St. Joseph's and St. Peter's German societies,
attached to the church of the Holy Cross; the Young Men's Catholic
Institute of the Cathedral ; the St. John's Literary Institute, the St.
Vincent de Paul's Society ; the parish of St. Patrick's numbering three
hundred men, headed by Rev. Father McGinn ; Young Men's Sodality,
St. Joseph's church ; Children of Mary, from the Cathedral, St. John's
and St. Mary's; the sanctuary boys of St. John's, the Cathedral, and St.
Anne's ; the rev. clergy, consisting of Very Rev. Father Wadhams, Father
Doran, Rev. P. Carraher, of Utica; C Walworth, of Albany; Jas. Keveny,
of Troy, Thomas Keveny, of Cohoes; Father Bayard, Griffiths, Thos. A. M.
Burke, of Albany, and Father McKee, of Utica. The procession moved
down Madison avenue to Dallius, down Dallius to Nucella, and up Nucella
to Franklin, where the corner-stone was blessed and laid. The sermon was
preached by Rev. P. Carraher, of St. Patrick's church, Utica. It was an
eloquent and appropriate discourse, and was listened to with profound
attention by the vast concourse. Prior to the sermon, the clergy and
sanctuary boys sang the in-vocation to the Holy Ghost. After the sermon
the procession of clergy went to the corner-stone and sang the 83d Psalm.
" How lovely are Thy tabernacles, 0 Lord of Hosts," concluding with a
prayer ; after which. Father Wadhams blessed the stone and sprinkled it
with holy water; taking in his hand the trowel, he made a cross upon
the stone, saying : " In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
Amen !" Afterwards, the litanies of the saints were chanted, concluding
with an antiphon, and the chanting of the 126th Psalm. " Unless the
Lord shall build the house, in vain do they labor who build it." The
celebrant standing, then put his hand upon the stone and placed it in its
foundation, saying : "In the faith of Jesus Christ, we place this stone
in this foundation, in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost."
The builder, Mr. John Bridgeford, then placed the stone, with cement, in
its place. After which the celebrant sprinkled it with holy water. The
psalm Miserere was then chanted, the altar boys and clergy going around
the foundation and the celebrant sprinkHng it with holy water. The
ceremony concluded with the chanting of the 86th Psalm and an
appropriate prayer. The attendance was immense, notwithstanding the
almost unendurable heat of the day. Considering the vastness of the
crowd, admirable order was maintained. Nichols & Brown are the archi-
tects of the new church. The plan is beautiful and novel.. Mr. John
Bridgeford is the builder.— ^?-(/?<s John Cady died, aged 75.
29. Ann, wife of Matthew Kelly, died, aged 45. Eleanor, widow of
Stanley O'Grady, died, aged 63.
30. Bridget Fitzpatrick died, aged 45. Catharine Weaver, wite ot
Lawrence Grattan died, aged 38.
Mist. Coll. m. 47
370 Notes from the Newspapers. [1867.
31. Edward Bloodgood died about this time at Fort Larned, of cholera.
The deceased removed from Albany to Milwaukie some years ago, and
upon the breaking out of the war went out as lieutetiant-colonel, and
was afterwards promoted to be colonel of the Twenty-second Wisconsin
reo-iment. About six months since, he was commissioned as captain in
the regular service, and it was while en route to join his command in the
Thirty-fourth regiment of United States infantry, that he was stricken
with the dreadful scourge which was making such havoc on the Western
plains. Captain Bloodgood attached to him a large circle of friends here,
and in his late home at Milwaukie, by his kind heart and genial manner ;
and his death, at the outset of a career that promised him distinction,
will cause general sorrow. He leaves a young wife, to whom he had been
but recently married. The deceased was a son of Major W. Bloodgood,
late of this city, and a grandson of the late Francis Bloodgood, mayor of
Albany. — Arg^ls Mrs. Elizabeth Shields died, aged 86. Mary
Elizabeth Johnson died, aged 17.
August 1. William Newton Kenwood died, aged 70. Ann Maca-
spirits died, aged 35. John T. Maher died, aged 23.
2. Cattle arrived from the west at the rate of about 4,500 head a week,
and sold at $7 to SIO per cwt. In the State street market beef sold
by the quarter 9 to lie. ; Lamb 14 to 16c. ; Mutton 8 to lOc. ; Eggs 28c.
doz.; Butter 10 to 28c. ; Potatoes 40c. a peck ; Chickens $1 to ^1,50 a pair;
Berries of all kinds 12 to 35c. quart; Beans 6c. quart; Peas 50c. quart;
Tomatoes 10 to 20c. quart ; Corn 50c. dozen ; Oats 90 to 94c. bushel ;
Rye $1.65 bushel.
4. Patrolman Lovejoy died suddenly.
7. Moses Wood died, aged 70. Mary Josephine Smith died, aged 18.
Ellen Gearney died, aged 68.
8. Margaret M. Easterly died, aged 25. Ann, wife of James Steven-
son died, aged 56. John Lennon or Lemon died, aged 60.
10. Alice, wife of Philip Thornton, died, aged 85. Michael Costillo
died, aged 20. John P. Coyle died, aged 26.
11. The corner-stone of St. Mary's Church was laid, on Lodge and
Pine streets. This was the third edifice on this site since 1798, and is
the ground of the first Catholic church in Albany. A large concourse
gathered to witness the ceremony. The stone was laid by Father
Wadhams, vicar general. Persons who contributed money had their
names placed in the box. The address was made by Father O'Neil.
11,235 was contributed on the occasion Mrs. Jane Johnson died,
aged 79. Wm. H. Streeter died at Fairfield, Mich., aged 31.
13. Robert Hennessy died, aged 22. John Noble died, aged 70.
14. Great rain storm during the early hours of the morning. Large
quantities of a gelatinous matter fell, resembling glue. Viewed through
a microscope it resembled grains of wheat, -^-i inch in length and
-A-jj inch thick, filled with granular particles from which they derived their
color. They were supposed to have been brought a great distance by
the wind Robert Waterman died, aged 46. Ellen, wife of James
Walker, died, aged 70. Julia, wife of James Hart, died, aged 60.
15. James Dexter died, aged 73. He had charge of the Banyar estate
for a great number of years, and was an upright and charitable man. He
graduated at Union College, and having studied his profession in the
Aug.] Notes from the Newspapers. 371
office of Bleecker & Sedgwick, then eminent lawyers in this city, was ad-
mitted to the bar. His qualifications may be inferred from the fact that
he discharged the responsible duties of deputy attorney general during
the terms of office successively of attorney generals Oakley, Talcott and
Bronson. Admirably fitted as he was for office business by the thoroughness
and exactness of his habits, his gentle and sensitive nature shrunk from
the stern conflicts of his profession, and he ultimately withdrew from gene-
ral practice and gave himself almost exclusively to the care of a large
estate and of some other important trusts that were placed in his charge.
To these he gave the benefit of his sound judgment and unsurpassed fidelity
up to the last hour he was able to hold his pen. All for whom he has
thus labored, will bear witness to the rare integrity, conscientiousness
and thoroughness with which every duty was discharged. Severe to
himself, he was always kind and considerate to others, and had no harsh
word, except for wrong and injustice. He was never married, but he
made his name to be loved and reverenced in many a household. The
widow and the orphan ever found in him a friend, and the most generous
and faithful of guardians. To the appeal of the poor and the suffering
his ear and his purse were ever open. He might have been rich in this world's
goods, but his disregard of self and his unfailing charities kept him com-
paratively poor ; but he was not poor in that which is far better than
money. Wherever he went, children's love was sure to greet and attend
him. For years he was accustomed to keep on hand a large stock of books,
toys and other suitable gifts for children, and on his annual tours of
business through the southern counties of this state, he never failed to
take with him some remembrance for each of his numerous youthful
friends, and it was always one of his greatest enjoyments to look forward
to the happiness he thus conferred. Many of his young friends among
us could mark each year from infancy to womanhood by the unbroken
succession of Good Uncle James's Christmas gifts. To do his duty, to
make others happy and win their love, was to him more than wealth or
worldly honors. It is hardly needful to say, that such a life and character
could rest only on the solid foundation of true Christian principle. In
his religious faith and profession he was an earnest and decided church-
man, baptized in St. Peter's Church in this city, of which his father
was a member — from an early period of his life a devout communicant
and for many years, and until his growing infirmities compelled him to
withdraw from its active service, one of its most faithful and efficient
vestrymen. His whole life, quiet and uneventful as it was, is a record
of daily duties well and faithfully done, blessing others while he lived,
and bringing him peace at the Xa&L— Journal John Drought died,
aged 30.
18. Richard Stafford died, aged 88. Margaret M. Grain died, aged
36. James Regan died, aged 26.
19. William Godson died. Rose, wife of John Reilly, died, aged 52.
Abraham Hooghkirk, one of the original members of the Burgesses corps,
died at Valatie.
20. Mrs. Maria Luther died, aged 84. Margaret Waters, widow of
John Waters, died, aged 72. ^Richard Anderson died at Galveston,
Texas, of yellow fever.
21. Anna M. A. Swift died, aged 21. Joseph Cornock died, aged 63.
Mrs. Elizabeth Graves died, aged 75:
372 Notes from tlie NeiDspapers. [1867.
22. Lucy Fouth, wife of John Yunger, died, aged 23.
23. Francis McGovern died, aged 30.
24. Henry Gary, formerly of Albany, died in New York city, aged 26.
25. William H. Clark, formerly at the head of the Commercial college
in this city, died at Brooklyn.
26. Air, h. 69, 1. 58 Jane Ann Campbell died at Stamford,
Conn. Daniel Barton died, aged 24.
27. Air, h. 73, 1. 63 Alexander Girvin died, aged 56.
28. Air, h. 75, 1. 65 James H, McDonald died, aged 22. Cath-
arine Bryan, wife of Alston B. Estes, died in New York. Peter E.
Ward died at Galveston, Texas, of yellow fever, aged 29.
29. Air, h. 77, 1. 66.
30. Air, h. 67, 1. 58 J. Layton Conley died at Indianola, Texas,
of yellow fever, aged 28.
31. Air, h. 64, 1. 48 Elizabeth Alicott died, aged 48. Sarah A.
Short, wife of Wm. Boyle, died, aged 23.
September 1. Air, h. 65, 1. 62 Bridget, wife of Wm. Doran,
died, aged 62. Millicent S. Olmstead died in Troy, aged 60. James
Doyle died, aged 31.
2. Air, h. 67, 1. 56 Adele H., wife of George H. Van Pelt, died,
aged 24.
3. Air h. 65,* 1. 60 Hon. James A. McDougal of California,
died at No. 11 Park street, and was buried from St. Peter's Church : age
about 50. He was a native of Albany, where he was educated as a law-
yer, reading law with Mr. James Lamoreux, and afterward with Louis B.
Woodruff. ° He married the daughter of Murray McConnell, late auditor
of the United States treasury. He had some skill as a civil engineer,
and assisted while quite young, in the survey of the Albany and Sche-
nectady rail road, the first built in this state. In 1840, while in Illinois,
he proposed and carried out an expedition to explore the Rio Del Norte,
Gila and Colorada rivers. " In his public career he, at times, demon-
strated an ability which was acknowledged to be not only powerful, but,
if sustained, superior to that of many, if not most, of his compeers in the
senate, and social qualities of that eminence which drew around him a
host of personal friends, without reference to political afiinities. Warm-
hearted and generous to a fault, as eloquent as if his lips had been
touched with the honey of Hymettus, Mr. McDougal might have been
the leader of the senate if his ambition and his self-control had equaled
his ability. He has left the walks of men without a single enemy, but
with the mournful regrets of thousands of personal friends." — Argus. At
an early period in the history of California, he emigrated thither, and
soon attained a high position by virtue of his remarkable talents and
great energy. He was a member of the legislature, and took a prominent
part in th'e organization of the state. Afterwards, he served in the
federal house of representatives, with great acceptance to his party and
his constituency. In 1860, he was elected to the United States senate.
In that body, he took a foremost rank. The same fervid eloquence which
had made him a lion of the masses in California, rendered him powerful
in the deliberate body; and some of his speeches will be long remem-
bered as masterpieces of oratory. He was a firm and devoted friend, and
thousands will hear of his death with deep regret. Mr. McDougal left
Sept.] Notes from the Newspapers. 373
this city when about eighteen years of age, and settled in Illinois. He
soon distinguished himself in that state, and when twenty-three years of
ase was made attorney-general. In May last, he distinguished himself
in an argument before the supreme court of the United States at Wash-
ington.— Journal Lucy Brown died, aged 45.
4. Air, h. 72, 1. 64 Lizzie Lyons died, aged 25. John Coates
died, aged 79. ,. , i ^^ ht
5. Air, h. 72, 1. 59 Cornelius Heermance died, aged 24. Mrs.
Sarah Stevens died, aged 73. _ , ,. , , ^^
6. Air, h. 74, 1. 60 Ann, wife of James S. Wood, died, aged 50.
7. Air', h. 76, 1. 60. -, . .
8. Air, h. 65, 1. 57 One of the most imposing and impressive
religious ceremonies that has transpired in this" city lately, was that per-
formed at the Cathedral in honor of the return of Bishop Conroy from
Europe. The crowd of people in attendance was truly immense. Seldom
if ever was the edifice more thronged. Haydn's Twelfth Mass was ex-
ecuted by the choir, accompanied by the powerful organ, and an orchestra
composed of a cornet, violin, and violincello. This part of the pro-
gramme was under the immediate supervision of Prof Carmody, and was
creditable to his ability as a musician. The high mass was officiated over
by Father Wadhams, administrator, assisted by Fathers O'Neil and
McGee. The bishop addressed the multitude at length, giving a brief
history of his journey, and what he saw at Rome. He concluded his
remarks by administering to the congregation the apostolical benediction.
He also stated that all bishops are now granted permission to give to the
people all indulgences usually granted by the pope on certain occasions.—
Knickerhocker Frances Ann Pinckney died in Troy, aged 36.
9. Air, h. 66, 1. 56 The laborers struck for $2.25 a day.
10. Ai'r, h. 67, 1. 62 The Congregational church, corner of
South Pearl and Beaver streets, was sold for $38,000. It was built by the
Presbyterian congregation in 1792 An old man named Joseph Cum-
mings was drowned at the foot of Hamilton street David Scott died,
aged 73. August, wife of Christian Sausser died. David E. S. Bedford
died at Norwich, Chemung Co., aged 68 ; he was born in Albany, and
afterwards removed to Wilmington, N. C. He afterwards returned to
Albany, and remained till 1820, when he married and removed to Nor-
wich, where he died. n -nw ,
11. Air, h. 64, 1. 46 It used to be said by our old Dutch resi-
dents, that the martins are always seen in Albany on the 10th of Septem-
ber, but never on the 11th. They leave for the south all at once,
generally disappearing between two days, or early in the morning. Those
who are curious on the subject may have an opportunity of testing the
truth of the old saving in a few days Helen E. Hickcox died.
James B. Harris died, aged 64. David F. Benne died, aged 50.
12. Air, h. 61, 1. 50 Thomas Clapperton died. Martin Shana-
han died, aged 23. p i i?
13. Air, h. 67, 1. 57 John Schroeder, a veteran oi the war ot
1812, and 'one of the last, if not the last, survivor of the war who served
under Perry on Lake Erie, died this morning at No. 387 State street.
He was born in Holland, and had been impressed by the British. He
was a gunner on the flagship of the American fleet at the time of the vic-
tory on Lake Erie, and there lost his right arm. He was very aged, but re-
374 Notes from the News]pa^ers. [1867.
tained his mental faculties almost to the last, and was a very devout and
constant communicant of the Episcopal church Thomas Curley died,
aged 29.
14. Air, h. 74, 1. 50 Robert H. Sherman, deputy state engineer,
died of injuries received by falling under the rail road car wheels at
Utica R. M. D. Sweet died of yellow fever at New Orleans, aged 34.
15. Air, h. 58, 1. 42 The first anniversary of the Alexander
street mission, under the superintendency of Mr. Joseph F, Winne, was
celebrated. This chapel was founded by the young men of Mr. J. M.
Ludlow's church (the First Presbyterian), a little more than a year ago,
and had at this time 36 teachers and 236 scholars, which had been
gathered in a neglected locality. — See Evening Journal, 16th.
16. Air, h. 59, 1. 52 Jane Black died, aged 79.
17. Air, h. 67, 1. 64 A party of Indians which had for some
years been accustomed to encamp on the island opposite the city, made
their annual visit, and opened the sale of their wares, consisting of bead
work, etc Brother Urban, for seven years director of the Christian
Brothers in this city, died at Pass Christian in Louisiana. He had esta-
blished several catholic schools, and was interested in other educational
movements David E. S. Bedford, a former Albanian, died at Norwich,
Chenango county, about this time, aged 68. Mr. Bedford was born in
Albany, in 1799, where he spent his early days, and after a short resi-
dence in Wilmington, N. C, he returned to this city, where he resided
until 1820. During that year he married and moved to Norwich, where
he has resided until his death. — Knicherhocker William Mix died,
aged 68.
18. Air, h. 78, 1. 68.
19. Air, h. 79, 1.66.. Julia Cafferey died, aged 77. Matthew
Ledwitch died, aged 36. Oliver Simpson died in New Orleans, whither
he went from Albany in 1864.
20. Air, h. 70, 1. 60 Collision of the Vanderbilt aTid Dean Rich-
mond steam boats, when the latter was sunk Chauncey Dunham
died, aged 18. Rosa Dempsey died, aged 68. Volkert Dingman died.
21. Air, h, 75, 1. 59 John Fitzsimmons died, aged 22. He was
shot by a policeman in self-defense, fully reported in the Knicker-
hocker Patrick Devaurix died, aged 45. Joseph Burgess, died at
Eugene city, Oregon, aged 45.
22. x\ir, h. 65, 1. 51 At our county fair, Elder Hazen exhibited
a new hive, with an arrangement of eighteen boxes, of the capacity of one
hundred and twenty-five pounds or more. In connection with the hive
he exhibited eighteen boxes of white clover honey so near filled as to weigh
one hundred and twenty-one pounds, and 12 boxes placed on the hive
after the removal of the first eighteen, with buckwheat honey, to make
up one hundred and seventy-four pounds taken from one colony of bees,
in one season. The honey was of such quality as to take the first premium
at the fair. Elder Hazen informs us he placed four colonies in four of
these hives, in June, 1866, and that the four have given him in the ag-
gregate, four new colonies, and five hundred pounds of surplus honey, an
average of one swarm and one hundred and twenty-five pounds of surplus.
Three of the colonies were native bees, and one Italian. The colony that
had given one hundred and seventy-four pounds surplus was the native
black bee.
Oct.] Notes f rem the Newspajjers. 375
23. Air, h. 64, 1. 46 Harriet Eleanor Dunham died, aged 21.
Ann Atkinson, widow of E. McGregor, died, aged 38.
24. Air, h. 55, 1. 40.
25. Air, h. 64, 1. 53.
26. Air, h. 66, 1. 50.
27. Air, h, 54, 1. 40 John J. Carmody died, aged 24.
28. Air, h. 59, 1. 42.
29. Air, h. 62, 1. 51 ...James Ferguson died at Washington. For
some time', he had been assistant astronomer at the university in that
city. Before his appointment to that position he was prominently con-
nectcd with the coast survey at different periods under Professors Hassler
and Bates. He was born in Albany, and spent the early part of his life
here. He was educated to the profession of surveying, and was in the
bureau of the state surveyor general, Simeon DeWitt. He left behind him
an extended reputation William Ryan died, aged 34.
30. Air, h. 68, 1. 43 The Jews celebrated the new year of their
era, rosli hashana, 5628 The weather underwent an extraordinary
change during the night, from summer to winter, the temperature falling
about thirty degrees in a few hours Jane Byrne died, aged 84.
Caroline M., wife of Dr. Wm. J. Young of New York, died, aged 56.
October 1. The milkmen raised the price of milk to ten cents a
quart According to the almanac, the dog days end at the first of
September. But besides this astronomical period we have another sea-
son of a like title, whose duration is determined by human and not
natural laws. Neither the sun, the moon, nor the planets affect it. We
may study the signs of the zodiac in vain to learn anything of it. The
sun may cross the equinox, the moon may be in perigee or apogee, Venus
may be the morning or the evening star ; imperial Jupiter may sit upon
the zenith of the heavens, and Mercury may bare his unblushing face
to the nearest presence of the burning sun, and yet these days, fixed by
the fiat of mere man, shall not vary a tittle from the duration given to
them by the omnipotent law of our supreme magnates, " the mayor, re-
corder and aldermen in common council convened." By an ordinance so
ancient that the memory of the oldest inhabitant runs not to the contrary,
there is a fixed space of time within which the canine element of our
city's population shall be shorn of a part of that liberty that our venerable
charter assures to all biped inhabitants. That period is from the first of
June to the first of October, and is as well known as the dog days as any
other cycle of time. During all that period, dogdom is " curtailed of the
fair proportions" of its natural freedom by the remorseless muzzle that
the corporation edict puts about its throat. It may now walk the streets
in the indulgence of its natural right to forage and to bite, without in-
curring the hazard of having its head blown off or its jugular severed, as
well as* subjecting its master to the prescribed penalty of five dollars and
the costs. But upon the first of October, the law ceases to be operative,
and curs of all degrees may take the freedom of the town, without hin-
drance or molestation. The muzzle ceases its ungracious office, the pistol
and the bludgeon have lost their functions, and universal dogdom may
walk the streets, and snap and bite with the same unlicensed freedom
that do other curs that have votes, nominate our candidates for office, fill
some of our public stations, and control our political destinies.— ^o?ir-
376 Notes frmn the Newspa'pers. [1867.
nal John Kanney died, aged 27. Nancy, wife of Edwin J. Moray,
died, aged 42. Mrs. Mary Ryan died, aged 75. Michael Earles died,
aged 45.
2. The State Temperance Convention met at Tweddle Hall. John
McCotter died, aged 39. Patrick Lyman died, aged 53. Catharine,
widow of Christian Bowman, died, aged 59.
3. Mary, widow of Patrick McQuade, died, aged 76.
5. Patrick Dorsey died, aged 45.
6. Anna Maria, wife of Anthony Marsh, died, aged 47. Mark W.
White died, aged 21. Edward Elliott Austin died, aged 30.
7. Mary E. Feltham died, aged 21. George Hinckley, formerly of
this city, died, at Minden, Conn. Dolly Redmond died, aged 35.
8. Air, h. 49, 1. 32 Mary Francis Brown died, aged 19. James
Duff died, aged 40. James Murray died of injuries by a rail road col-
lision, aged 19.
9. Air, h. 51, 1 40 Gen. Philip H. Sheridan arrived in the city,
and wa^ escorted to the residence of Gov. Fenton, whose guest he was
Catharine, wife of John Cochran, died, aged 34. Julia D. Philleo, wife of
J. W. Hyatt, Jr., died at Portlandville, N. Y., aged 26.
10. Air, h. 55, 1 52 Gens. Sheridan and Sickles, accompanied
by Gov. Fenton and staff, made the rounds of the city, escorted by the
military, and accompanied by the firing of cannon. In the evening the
democrats had a demonstration on occasion of the election returns
from Pennsylvania and Ohio Mary Corcoran died, aged 55. Margaret,
widow of Patrick Flynn, died, aged 51. Sarah, wife of Henry McDuffie,
died, aged 29. Mary, widow of Hon. Hugh Swift, died, aged 74.
11. Air, h. 61, 1. 52 Thunder showers during the day, commenc-
ing at 7 o'clock in the morning More three masted schooners
have been introduced into our harbor this season than ever before. Two
have just arrived. They were built at Portland, Conn., by S. Gildersleeve
& Sons, for a joint stock company, composed of gentlemen residing iu
this city and Boston, and named after two young ladies resident in this
city. These vessels were built expressly for the coasting trade, with
centre boards, strongly built of white oak, and copper fastened. These
vessels measure each 125 feet on deck, 9 feet hold, 80 feet breadth of
beam ; and rates at 450 tonnage. The cabins are fitted up in handsome
style, both for comfort and convenience. They were laden with corn and
lumber for Boston. — Knickerbocker .Thomas Burns died, aged 36.
Addie Tooker died, aged 25.
12. Air, h. 57, 1.48 Archibald Brownlow died, aged 34.
13. Air, h. 50, 1.42 Jane D. Porter, wife of Thomas Craig, died,
at London, Canada, aged 44.
14. Air, h. 50, 1.45.
15. Air, h. 54, 1. 42 Robert P. Wiles died, aged 22. Timothy
Mahony died at East Saginaw, Mich., aged 40.
16. Air, h. 60, 1. 39 Jabez P. T. Haddock died, aged 53. Tho-
mas McCormick died, aged 43. Ann Reilly died, aged 55.
17. Air, h. 54, 1. 42 Thomas Bulger died, aged 76.
18. Air, h. 76, 1. 45 George Leach died, aged 65. Lydia Regan
died, aged 19. Catharine, wife of James Roach, died, aged 22.
19. Air, h. 70, 1. 52 The transfer of the Beaver street portion
of the property of the Beverwyck club to the Christian Brothers,
Oct.] Notes fr(yin the Neiospapers. 377
or persons designated by them, was completed, and the Hudson street
portion, occupied for the purpose of an engine house, passed into the
possession of the city. The price paid for the Beaver street lots was
^15,000; for the Hudson street portion $7,000. The dissolution of the
well known Beaverwyck club will be a probable result of this disposal
of their real estate. A sale of the personal property of the club is shortly
to be made on the premises, after which, we suppose, a grand division of
the assets will be made among the members of the club. The real estate
referred to has its quiet history like most old city residences, and the
usual budget of stories can be told of the fair women and brave men, the
dainty robes and shining broadcloth that in the not very olden time were
wont to gather here. Immediately adjoining the spot, in earlier times, was
the burial place of the congregation of the old Dutch Church, which stood
at the foot of State street. This is the property now owned and occupied
by the Middle Dutch Church. The Beaver street portion of the premises
under consideration, belonged part to John C. Hartwick, part to John D.
P. Douw, part to Garret, Rachel and Sarah Hoogkirk, and part to Nicholas
Bleecker From these parties the most of it passed into the hands of John
Stillwell, who in the year 1829 transferred it to Lyman Root. John Still-
well was a prominent auctioneer, and occupied a store in State street. We
believe he erected the dwelling house on Beaver street, to which additions
were made by Mr. Root, and still further improvements by the Beaverwyck
club.^ At the time the building was erected, Beaver street, in that
vicinity, was a nest of rookeries. From the heirs of Root the Beaver
street portion passed into the possession of Gilbert C. Davidson in 1853,
and the Hudson street portion, which in 1815 was the property of Thomas
Lennington, and after him of Elbert Willett, who devised it to his
daughter Cathalina W. Abeel (afterwards Clark), was also conveyed by
her to Davidson in 1854. In 1861 the whole property became vested
in John McB. Davidson, by whom it was transferred to the Beaverwyck
club. The premises are admirably located for business purposes, and the
situation is not unfavorably adapted to the educational purposes to which
the purchase is to be devoted. Protected by the press on the west side,
by the church on the east, and fortified by the steam engine in the rear,
the occupants may pursue the even tenor of their way in peace and
quietude. — Argiis Michael Ronan died, aged 67. Catharine Myn-
derse^ widow of Robert Payne, died, aged 87.
20. Air, h. 67, 1. 53 Ellen Leonard, wife of Frederick Johnson,
died, aged 25. Jane Agnes Center, wife of Verdun Ellsworth, died at
Blackrock, <:it.
21. Air, h. 69, 1. 53 Thomas Hutchinson died, aged 36. There
are few among our readers who have not heard of Thomas Hutchinson,
or rather Hutchy, by which he was better known. In days gone by
Hutchy was a ballad singer of considerable note, and thrilled many a
soul with joy by his sweet voice at serenades; but that voice, once so
sweet and clear, is now stilled in death. He was attacked with bleeding
yesterday morning, and died almost immediately. He resided at 175
Jeiferson street, and worked on the ftirm of Mr. Humphrey. When the
late rebellion broke out, he was one of the early patriots who enlisted
in the 91st Regiment, and nobly did he serve during the whole campaign
of that gallant body of men. He was a young man greatly respected by
Eist. Coll. Hi. 48
378 Notes from the Newspapers. [ 1 8 G 7 .
all who knew him, and his death will be deeply mourned. — Knickerbocker .
Alexander Swinton died, aged 33. Daniel Daley died, aged 28.
22. Air, h. 62, 1. 55 John T. Maher died, aged 67.
23. Air, h. 63, 1. 40 Margaret, wife of John Finnegan, died,
aged 69. Maria A., wife of Benjamin Thomas, died at Houston, Texas,
of yellow fever, two of their children having died a few days before.
24. Air, h. 47, 1. 30 Alida M., wife of Joel Palmer, died,
aged 64.
25. Air, h. 46, 1. 32 Ann Shields died, aged 25.
26. Air, h. 49, 1. 33 Charlotte Ann Ford, wife of Edward Scan-
nell died, aged 24. Martin Connor died, aged 47.
27. Air, h. 50, 1. 35 A lineal descendant of the aborigines was
present in the city, Sunday, and attended divine service at St. Peter's
Church. He was attired in the full dress and complete armor of a chief,
and claimed to be chief of the Mohawks. He assumed also to be a
grandson of the famous Sir William Johnson, residing in Canada
Absalom Anderson died, aged 57. Abbie, widow of Richard Vanden-
burgh, died, aged 70.
28. Air, h. 52, 1. 36 At an election for president of the New
York State National Bank, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of
Rufus H. King, the selection fell upon Franklin Townsend, who had
been vice president of the institution for the last nine years. It was a
deserved compliment to a gentleman whose high personal character and
financial ability eminently qualified him for a position of so much respon-
sibility and trust. J. Howard King was unanimously elected vice-presi-
dent ,.Dr. John T. Myers, late surgeon of the 59th N. Y. Volunteers,
died at Key West, Florida. He was born at Burlington, Vermont; was
educated at Chamlaly College, Canada, studied his profession under Dr.
March, and graduated with distinction at the Albany Medical College.
After a brief and promising practice here, upon the formation of the
91st regiment in 1861, he was appointed assistant surgeon of that organ-
ization, and in that capacity served creditably in Florida and Louisiana
until August, 1862, when he was promoted to the surgeoncy of the 59th
regiment, New York Volunteers, joined the army of the Potomac, and
followed Grant through the Wilderness, and up to the surrender of Lee's
forces. Upon the expiration of the war, he at first resumed the practice
of his profession here, but afterwards, and under most favorable auspices,
settled in the city of New York. Laudably ambitious, possessed of rare
professional skill, with winning manners and influential friends, every-
thing seemed to assure this estimable young man of a brilliant and suc-
cessful future. A severe attack of bronchitis, however, soon compelling
him to seek refuge in a more genial climate, he accepted the position of
contract surgeon to the United States engineers corps at Key West, and
was returning there after a brief furlough spent in the north, when seized
by the malady which terminated his life Martin Conner died, aged
47. Mary Louisa Smalley, wife of George E. Ainsworth, died, aged 23.
29. Air, h. 51, 1. 44 Capt David P. Marshall died, aged 38.
30. Air, h. 49, 1. 47 Lucy Ann, wife of Theodore J. Keeler,
died. Jacob Evertsen, Jr., died, aged 78.
31. Air, h. 50, 1. 47 Eliza Pillion died, aged 39. Thomas Neary'
died, aged 32.
ALEXANDER W. BRADFORD.
Nov.] Notes frcym the Newspapers. 381
November 1. Air, h. 53, 1. 37. , .,. ,
2. Air, h. 47, 1. 43 Mary Ann, wife of Henry R. Howard, died,
aged 49. , ,
3. Air, h. 59, 1. 38 Rev. George C. Heckman entered upon
his duties as pastor of the State Street Presbyterian Church Rev.
E. L. Magoon, who had filled the pastorate of the Hudson Street Baptist
Church ten years, gave notice to his congregation that he resigned his
office Thomas Feeny was killed in Bufi'alo, aged 35. Rose Kehoe
died, aged 84. Maria De Witt died, aged 27.
4.' Air, h. 55, 1. 45 Mary S., wife of Henry J. Dodge, died, aged
40. ' . .
5. Air h. 47*, 1. 32 Election day; the Democratic nominees
elected..' Alexander W. Bradford died in New York city, aged 53.
The loss of few men in the community will be more widely felt or
lamented. As a private citizen, an eminent lawyer, and the firm supporter
of the Union and of freedom, he had become equally distinguished ;
while his ready benevolence and general good-will endeared him to a
wide circle of friends. Judge Bradford was born in Albany, ia this
state, in the spring of 1815 ; he was the eldest son of the Rev. John
Bradford of that city, and at an early age developed a mind of no common
order. After completing his primary studies he was entered as a student
in Union College, Schenectady, in 1832, where he graduated in 1835,
receiving his diploma as Master of Arts, and of LL.D., in 1852, at which
time he was elected a trustee, a position he filled up to the time of his
death. He was also a trustee of Columbia College for some years. After
leaving college he removed to the city of New York, where he engaged in
the study of law, with the view of adopting it as a profession. In 1838
he graduated, receiving his degree in the superior court, and immediately
commenced the practice of the law. This position he filled with con-
siderable success, and in 1843 was elected corporation attorney, discharg-
ing the important duties of the office with ability and honor. In 1848,
Mr. Bradford was chosen as surrogate of the city and county of New
York, which office he filled with honor to himself and satisfaction to the
whole community until the year 1858, when he was elected a member of
the legislature. After serving out his regular term he resumed his pro-
fession in the city, and again became engaged in a lucrative practice
which he retained until his death, at which time he was trustee of Union
. College, member of the Historical Society, vestry-man of Trinity Church,
and president of the Law Institute of this city. He entered into public
affairs at a very early period of his life, and before his majority was known
as one of the most enthusiastic supporters of the old Whig party. He was
many years the chairman of the Whig committee. As surrogate, Mr.
Bradford lent dignity to the office. His learning, prudence and humanity
joined to unspotted integrity, made him the most eminent of all those
who have filled that important station. His decisions, indeed, are looked
upon as the foundation of American ecclesiastical law. They were pre-
pared with great labor and research, and unite everywhere an equitable
interpretation of the strict observance of the well established rules of
legislation. In early life he published a work upon American Antiqui-
ties, which drew considerable attention at the time, and which is still
one of the authorities upon that subject. He was always fond of litera-
ture, particularly of poetry and romance, and would perhaps have ex-
382 Notes from the News'pa'pers. [1867.
celled in the path of letters had he not given his chief energies to his
profession. — Harper's Weekly. It is our painful duty to record the
death of Hon. Alexander Warfield Bradford, late surrogate for this
county. He died about twenty minutes before nine o'clock at night, at
the residence of Professor Nairne, in Thirty-fifth street, of typhoid fever,
after an illness of something more than a month, during the last ten or
twelve days of which he was almost entirely unconscious. He returned
from a tour in the country in the latter part of September, and went to
Professor Nairne's to spend the night. The following morning he was
seized with the malady, which has terminated his brief but useful life.
His wife and daughter were present during the latter part of his illness,
and up to the time of his death. He leaves a widow, a s'on, and a daugh-
ter, the latter married. Within three years three sons, who had attained
men's estate, have died ; one in China, about three years ago ; another
here, about one year ago ; and the third and youngest son within the past
two or three weeks. Judge Bradford's death is deeply felt by many
whose privilege it was to come within the charmed circle of his friends,
for none enjoyed that privilege without forming the warmest attachment
to him. His personal appearance, his genial spirit and honorable nature
won all who approached him, and his uniform gentleness bound them in
friendship nearer akin to love. His career as a member of the New
York bar is fresh in the minds of the public, and his services and decisions
as surrogate have fixed his position as an authority in law, especially in
will cases, which is recognized not only here but in England and France.
He was elected surrogate in 1849, and held the office for three successive
terms, ending in 1858, when he was defeated for the fourth term by a
small majority, by Mr. West. His legal knowledge both before and after
his official career, was mainly devoted to testamentary cases, in which he
was singularly successful, perhaps because he never lent himself to the
support of a defective or dishonest claim. Among the cases with which
his name is associated as counsel, were the Rose will case, the will case of
Commodore Levy, United States navy, in which he successfully contested
the validity of the will by which the commodore sought to establish a
school for disabled seamen ; the Gardiner and Tyler will case, involving
the property of ex-President Tyler; the E. P. Christy case, in which he
obtained the setting aside of the will made after Mr. Christy had received
terrible injuries by jumping from a window, and by which the first wife
and her children were disinherited. During Judge Bradford's term the .
celebrated Parrish will case and the Dr. Burdell will case were finally de-
cided. He edited a work on American Antiquities ; and Bradford' s
Reports, a work of six volumes, are standard authority in American, Eng-
lish and French courts. He was at the time of his death, a njember of
the law committee of Columbia College, and one of the commissioners
appointed by the legislature to codify the laws of this state. He was
also, and had been for many years, one of the church officers of Trinity
parish. In the many positions of trust he had held, and in all the confi-
dence of his profession, he was always governed by patriotic, honorable,
and Christian motives. — iV. Y. Com. Advertiser Margaret, wife
of John M. Gass, died, aged 66.
6. Air, h. 43, 1. 84 A. flurry of snow, lasting ten minutes, when
the cloud disappeared and left the sky cerulean James Carroll,
comedian, died in New York. He was sometime manager of the Albany
Nov.] Notes rom the Newspapers. 383
Museum, and subsequently connected with the police force of New York
city, where he died, aged 50. Edward T. Spears died, aged 21.
7. Air, h. 38, 1. 22.
8. Air, h. 36,1. 28.... Yesterday was the first significant premoni-
tion of winter. The bright skies and genial air that had gladdened us
during all the fall were succeeded by a wintry temperature that was
strikingly suggestive of overcoats without and generous fires within
doors. To-day, though it be somewhat more moderate, gives further as-
surance of the approach of winter. It is, however, the theme of popular
remark, that we have been blessed with an autumn whose beauty has not
been excelled within the memory of the oldest inhabitant. — Journal
Dr. James Romeyn Stafford died in Brooklyn, aged 60. Ellen, widow of
Robert Hayes Burgess, died, aged 75. Caroline Louise, wife of George
H. Burbank, died, aged 37. Bernard Farrell died, aged 31.
9. Air, h. 58, 1. 37.
10. Air, h. 58, 1. 51 Thomas Poe died, 69.
11. Air, h. 59, 1. 43 Mary Schuyler, wife of Charles W. Kelley,
died at East Glenville.
12. Daniel C. Martland died, aged 67 Gertrude, widow of Earl
Bridges, died aged 74.
13. Air, h. 37, 1.29 An unusual display of meteors was observed
between four and five o'clock in the morning Hannah M., wife of
John K. Finch, died, aged 41.
14. Air, h. 32,1. 23 John McGuire died, aged 51. Charles
Koll died, aged 58. Michael Cleany died aged 25. Winnifred, wife of
Thos. O'Connell, died.
15. Laura D. Bingham, wife of Edward P. Jaques, died, aged 21.
16. Russell M. White, formerly presidentof the Albany fire department,
died, aged 49 Mary E Latham died, aged 24. Edward Boland
died, aged 43.
17. Thomas Farrell, alderman of the 2d ward, died, aged 46. Mary
GriflFeth died, aged 62.
18. Thermometer 15°.
19. Moses W. Patten died, aged 74. He was a native of Belfast, Maine,
and settled at Berne, in this county, and practiced law for several years.
He was appointed surrogate of the county by Governor Seward in 1840.
Since then he resided in this city, and was known as a prominent mer-
chant largely engaged in the grain business. Mr. Patten was born in
Derry, Rockingham county, New Hampshire, in the year 1793. He was
a graduate of Union College, and shortly after finishing his studies, he
took up his residence in the town of Rensselaerville, in this county, and
studied law. He began to practice in the town of Berne, and continued
there until appointed surrogate. That ofiice he occupied four years, after
which he devoted his attention to mercantile pursuits. It is almost need-
less to- add that with his scholarly attainments and sterling honesty he
served the public with marked satisfaction.
20. The General Synod of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of
North America met in extraordinary session in the North Dutch Church
of this city, to ratify, what has been a foregone conclusion for the last
year, the striking out of the word Dutch from their corporate name.
The Dutch church is one of the oldest church organizations in this coun-
try. It has lived and worked for over 250 years under its present name,
384 Notes fro^n the Newspapers. [1867.
and has been sound in doctrine, conservative in its views, and maintain-
ing relations of amity and good will with all other Christian denomina-
tions. Until within the last twenty-five or thirty years, its ministry had
been chiefly supplied from its members and nationality. But of late
years a majority of those who have been called to its pulpits have been
taken from churches of Scotch and New England presbyterian proclivities,
and to such an extent, that to-day we a see majority of those to whom the
honor of the church had been confided, have become ashamed of its
ancient name and meet to strike it out. The Dutch church was origin-
ally organized as a close corporation, and hag always remained so. Each
church has a consistory, composed of four elders and four deacons, four
of whom (two elders and two deacons) retire every year — but not until
they have voted for their successors in office. The consistories send
delegates from their own number to the classes to the particular aod
general synod. Neither the members of the church nor congregation
have any voice in the selection of the consistory nor in any matter apper-
taining to the welfare of the church. This whole question of striking out
the word Dutch originated with consistories without consultation with,
or opportunity aff'orded, members of congregations to express their views
or wishes upon the subject — the majority of the synod evidently fearful
of allowing an expression of the people in reference to it. But, as I said
before, the conclusion is a foregone one. Let those who have become
ashamed of the name of their church strike it out, and if the glory of
their achievement is not surpassed by the humiliation it imposes, for one
I shall be satisfied. — Knickerbocker.. The first snow storm that
covered the earth fell at noon, after a couple of days of cold weather.
Cyrene M., wife of John R. Street, died at Yonkers, formerly of
Albany. Huldah Smith died, aged 71.
22. John Collins died, aged 35. James Stephens died, aged 77.
23. Philip Grimes died, aged 42. Conger Sherman died in Phila-
delphia. At the age of seventy-four years, with a constitution that should
have carried him on to the age of a hundred, died in Philadelphia the
well-known printer. Conger Sherman, who was born in the year 1793, in
the vicinity of Albany. His sire, Job Sherman, fought in the army of
the revolution, and followed the plough until the end of 1832, when he
died. Conger left his home, and became connected with the printing
establishment of the publishers of the Albany Register. The duty de-
volving upon him was to carry the printed bills and journals of the pre-
vious day's proceedings printed at the office where he worked to the legisla-
ture. In the year 1811, after a short stay of two months in the city of
New York seeking for employment, he removed to Philadelphia, where
from 1812 to 1830, he pursued the occupation of a journeyman printer. —
Journal.
24. Air, h. 46, 1. 41.
25. Air, h. 48, 1. 41 Frederick Brickner died, aged 24. Jane
Corbally died, aged 63.
26. Air, h. 50, 1. 46 Patrick O'Donally died, aged 44.
27. Air, h. 50, 1. 35.
28. Air, h. 35, 1, 50 Thanksgiving day. The poultry was all
taken by noon of Wednesday, 27th, and none could be found in the
market this day by those who had neglected to provide the supplies.
This was an unprecedented state of afi'airs in the poultry market
Dec] Notes from the Newspapers. 385
Dr. Robert Nelson died. Dr. Nelson was well known to a large number
of our citizens. This acquaintanceship grew out of his profession, for
he was a man of such singular quietude of habit, modesty of demeanor,
that but for his business avocations he would have been little known in
the great world of bustle and show. He came to our city with his twin
brother in 1833. Since then they have pursued the practice of dentistry
with unremitting toil, and with the success that such toil merited. Their
skill, as well as their assiduity and courteous deportment, have made them
eminent in their profession. Death has now dissolved that long copart-
nership, and the many friends of the deceased now mingle their sorrow
with that of the surviving brother — Journal.
29. Air, h. 38, 1. 35 Mary Gunison, wife of Thomas McBride,
died, aged 49. Thomas Woods died, aged 69. James Phillips died, aged
41. Mercy Franks died, aged 105; she was a black woman, had been a
slave in early life.
30. Air, h. 46, 1. 29 Mary, widow of Gerrit Gates, died.
December 1. Temperature 18 degrees The two corporations, the
Western rail road and the Boston and Worcester were merged in the Boston
and Albany rail road. The Western rail road was chartered in 1833.
The corporation was organized in January, 1836. The first train of cars
ran through to Albany on the 4th of October, 1841, arriving at the
Greenbush ferry, where the road first terminated. It was the first whistle
of the locomotive heard by our citizens. At a meeting of the stock-
holders of the road in 1841, Mr. Degrand presented the following estimate
of annual income from its business :
From 300,000 tlirougli passengers at $3 each $900,000
From 167,000 through tons of freight at |4 per ton 668,000
Way travel and freight 784,000
Gross income 2,352,000
Expenses including toll to Boston and Worcester Rail road, 852,000
Net revenue 1,100,000
The condition of the road in 1842, the first year of through trafiic,
and in 1867, the last year of the existence of the company :
Cost
Gross income
Working expenses . .
Net earnings
Sinking fund
Passengers carried. .
Tons of freight
Number of mUes run
1842
1867
$7,398,936
$12,603,613
512,688
4,086,707
266,619
2,837,411
346,069
1,249,296
177,529
3,611,164
190,436
1,028,221
39,820
934,605
397,295
1,840,291
The shares in the Western rail road sold as low as $40 in 1842, and as
high as $171 in 1863. Present price of shares in the Boston and
Albany rail road, S146. In 1846 a proposition to unite the Western
with the Boston and Worcester rail road, rating the stock of the Western
at $100, and the Worcester at $120, was declined by the Worcester
Lucien B. Laney died, aged 52. Peter J. Mclntyre died, aged 21.
2. Air, h. 29, 1.20 Snowfellduring the morning, and a few sleighs
were sent out, but it proved hard sledding, and the weather moderating
Bist. Coll. in. 49
386 Notes from the Newspapers. [1867.
the hopes of an early winter were postponed Phebe Ann Tilling-
hast, wife of Dr. H. Courtney Atwood, of New York, died. Mary Tobin,
wife of Capt. Wm. L. Thompson, died in New Orleans, of yellow fever,
aged 26.
3. Air, h. 30, 1. 25.
4. Air, h. 35, 1. 17 George Searles died, aged 45.
5. Air, h. 20, 1. 16 At an election for directors of the New York
and Albany rail road company, the following were chosen : Joseph H.
Ramsey, Thomas W. Olcott, Robert H. Pruyn, Erastus Corning, Jr.,
Samuel Schuyler, John Tracey, of Albany; George Talbot Olyphant,
Robert H. Kennedy, John McB. Davidson, of New York ; Homer
Ramsdell, of Newburgh ; David Butterfield, of Esopus : Thomas Cornell,
of Rondout ; Edmund Eltinge, of New Paltz. Inspectors of election,
John W. Harcourt, John A. Goewey, William L. M. Phelps. At a
meeting of the directors, held the same day, the following officers were
elected : Joseph H. Ramsey, president ; Daniel Butterfield, vice president,
Thos. W. Olcott, treasurer ; Erastus Corning, Jr., secretary.
6. Air. h. 28, 1. 19 James D. Pinckney died, aged 61. Francis
Hunt died, aged 68.
7. Air, h. 39, 1. 29.
8. Air, h. 33, 1 10 The Rev. Dr. Clark preached his fifth anni-
versary sermon before the First Reformed Dutch church in North Pearl
street, in which he stated that during the five years of his ministry, 226
persons had been added to the church, making the total number 716.
He had administered the rite of baptism to 114 children and adults, and
officiated at 93 funerals. The total amount contributed to benevolent ob-
jects, and collected from the pews, during the period under consideration
was $9,674.56, The Sunday school numbers 450 officers, teachers and
scholars ; and during the last two years had contributed for missionary
and other purposes, $2,335.74. In the Park Chapel, founded and sus-
tained by the Sunday school and the church the gospel was preached
every Sunday morning and evening ; a weekly prayer meeting was held,
a Sunday school had been gathered, numbering over 300 members. The
Young People's prayer meeting, established about two years since, con-
tinued to be very prosperous and useful Catherine Quirk died, aged
24.
9. Air, h. 21,1. 0 Work was begun on the New Capitol under
the superintendence of John Bridgford. A hundred men were set at
work in excavating that portion of the ground on the corner of State and
Hawk streets. The thermometer at the time was below zero. The earth
was dumped in Canal street Navigation was effectually closed dur-
ing the day, the last tow of the season having succeeded in getting up at
6 o'clock in the morning. So large a number of canal boats were still on
the canal, that great efforts were made to get them forward, though the
water in the canal had in some places become solid ice Sarah Kid-
ney, wife of Peter R. Clute, died, aged 64.
10. Air, 1. 4 The double track of the Hudson river rail road was
completed throughout from Albany to New York.
11. Air, h. 26, 1. 12 The Hon. John V. L. Pruyn called the at-
tention of congress to the want of a government building at Albany for
the public offices.
Dec] Notes from the Newspapers. 387
12. Air, h. 27, 1.0 Cold day, thermometer 6° below zero
No trains reached this city from New York after dark, that city having
18 inches of snow on the streets, and a heavy wind.
13. Air, h. 0, 1. — 3 No mails from New York to-day; ther-
mometer 4° below zero Valentine French died, aged 57. Catha-
rine McAllister died, aged 49.
14. Air, h. 5, 1. 14 below zero. The many warm and personal friends of
Hugh J. Hastings, editor of the Knickerbocker^ recently returned from
a trip over the continent, assembled in the evening, and, accompanied
by Schreiber's band, visited the residence of Mr. Hastings on State street
and honored him with a serenade. Mr. Hastings reciprocated the compli-
ment paid him, by inviting his friends inside, when Aid. Wm. H. Taylor
welcomed Mr. Hastings back to his home in a neat and appropriate speech.
This was responded to by Mr. H., after which the hospitalities of the house
were extended and a general good time had. During the evening speeches
were made by Hon. Hamilton Harris, Hon. Francis H. Woods, Aid. John
N. Parker, Major D. S. Benton, Walter Dickson, Dr. Herrick, Charles
Craft, Frank Vosburgh, and others. The serenade and welcome was a
most cordial one, and was duly appreciated by the recipient — Enicker-
hocker. Ellen, wife of Bryan White, died, aged 67.
15. Air, h. 9, 1. 5. ........Simon Rosengarden died, aged 20. James W
Carter died, aged 26.
16. Air, h. 18, 1. 9 Mrs. Ann Taylor died, aged 64. Hattie
Fitch, wife of S. H. Earls, died, aged 25. James Allen died, aged 37.
Lieutenant James Mulcahy died, aged 34.
17. Air, h. 21, 1. l4 Justus Harwood, principal manager
of the Shaker village in Watervliet, died, aged 78. Few men were
better known by the aged and medium aged classes of Albany than
' was Justus Harwood. He was born in Cummington, Berkshire county,
Mass., the 20th of August, 1789, making him at the time of his death a
few months over seventy-eight years of age. He became a Shaker in
1802, sixty-five years ago, and has been a firm upholder and a zealous
upbuilder of the faith and principles of the society. With the thousands
he came in contact with in Albany, none speak or have ever "spoken but
in terms highly eulogistic. Hundreds of anecdotes might be told of
Justus, which had their scene in Albany; among others we will narrate
the following : A certain bank of Albany, being at the time pretty
heavily run, Justus exerted himself in its behalf, and elbowing himself
through the ravenous crowd, he with considerable bluster deposited a few
thousand dollars, which was no sooner heard than the run ceased. The
extensive brewer, Ballantiue, now of Newark, N. J., but formerly of
Albany, was once on the point of suspending business by a failure of
funds to meet a large indebtedness. Walking up North Market street
(now Broadway), almost or quite in despair, he met with Justus to whom
he opened the burden of his heart. Among other things, he stated that he
believed he could pay the amount he at present needed in twenty days.
Justus immediately gave him the check for the amount (which was
several thousand dollars), and as Ballantine told us a few years ago,
" that money saved me, and it has always been a wonder to me that he
never even took my note for the amount." This man, whom Justus
saved from commercial ruin, is now worth his hundreds and thousands.
Several years ago he sufiiered a stroke of paralysis. This, with neuralgia
388 Notes from tlie Newspapers. [1867.
and cancer, has njade him a helpless sufferer almost ever since
Michael McClure died, aged 67. Michael Ferguson died, aged 63.
18. Air, h. 24, 1. 17 Teams crossed the river safely upon
the ice A. L. Van Buren, president of the Young Men's Christian
Association, perished by a disaster on the Lake Shore rail road.
The remains were so fearfully burned as to be unrecognizable. Thus
suddenly and terribly terminated the life of a good man, whose life has
been devoted to active religious labor. He was ready for the change ;
but his friends and those who best knew how ardently he loved to be
engaged in his master's business, will none the less mourn the sudden and
sad manner of his departure. Last sabbath week he spoke, as usual, at
one of the mission stations of the Association. In the course of his re-
marks he expressed the fear that he would not be again permitted to address
those who heard him, as he had a premonition that his contemplated
journey would be his last. How truthfully was his end foreshadowed to
him. All who knew him will mingle their tears with those of his
bereaved family — whose deep sorrow is intensified by the harrowing
record of the disaster by which he perished. It is a slight consolation
to know that those whom he so dearly loved are not left unprovided for.
Although in very moderate circumstances, he had a life policy of S5,000,
and, we are told, an accident policy of the same amount — the latter re-
newed at Cleveland on the day of his death. We have no heart at
present to do more than thus briefly refer to the death of this good man.
Few better men have ever lived or died, and the record of his life will
prove a rich legacy to those who survive him. Happy will they be who
are equally prepared for the great change which awaits all of us. — Jour-
nal... Bridget, wife of John Eahal, died, aged 47. Cornelia, wife of
G-erret Hotaling, died, aged 68. James Burke died, aged 84. John
Sullivan died, aged 29.
19. Michael Finn died, aged 21. James Dooley died, aged 54. Eliza
Mulligan died, aged 20.
20. James McCann died, aged 63. Catharine, wife of Donald Mc-
Donald, died, aged 27.
21. Elizabeth, widow of Jonathan Burdick, died, aged 87.
22. Michael Scannel died, aged 26. Mary L., wife of Richard
Schmidt, died, aged 48. Sarah M. Gardenier, wife of Elliot Parrott,
died. John Fauth died, aged 39.
23. The Mastodon, which had been mounted at the Geological rooms,
was put on exhibition and attracted numerous visitors Henry
Ruelle died, aged 26. Sarah Richards died, aged 85.
24. The Hon. J. V. L. Pruyn having broached the subject of a go-
vernment building at Albany for custom house, post office, the United
States courts, &c., the Board of Trade this day took action on the subject
and appointed a committee to report upon it.
25. Mild day, a rain in the afternoon rendered the streets dangerous
to pedestrians John D. Bartley died, aged 35. John Boyd died,
aged 56. Thomas Acheson died, aged 45.
26. The weather more resembled April than December, the little ice
and snow that lay upon the earth was converted into water and ran
down the streets like spring-tide rivulets ..Bridget Farley died,
aged 43.
Dec] Notes from the Newspapers. 389
28. The soutli wind and rains of the last few days raised the water
in the Mohawk and broke up the ice. The skaters still kept upon the
ice in front of this city, although teams began to be wary of crossing.
Wm. Poe died, aged 23. Mrs. Ann Calaghan died, aged 64.
Michael Cushman died, aged 46. Catharine Doran, wife of Thomas D.
Coleman, died, aged 35.
29. The Mohawk freshet reached the Hudson, and cleared the ice
before the city of Troy. The water in rising poured through the open-
ing at the upper end of the pier, and nearly carried away one of the
abutments of the Columbia street bridge. This obstruction saved a vast
amount of property lying in the basin below. The whole body of ice in
the river moved about a hundred feet without breaking up, and lodged
again Mary, wife of Dennis Grogan, died, aged 49.
30. John Ilaynes died, aged 73. Eliakim F. Williams died, aged 52.
31. There were 76 fires duriug this year, involving a loss of $73,052.
According to a report just made, the lumber trade for the year
1867 has been marked by more fluctuations than is usual in the business.
The stock held over in Albany from 1866 was estimated at 65,000,000
feet, and at the sources of supply there was also wintered a large quantity.
The winter of '66 and '67 was not very favorable for stocking, but so anxious
were manufacturers to avail themselves of the high prices which had
been obtained for the last few years, that extraordinary exertions were
made, and, at increased cost, a full stock was got in. So the supply of
lumber was large. The official receipts by canal at Albany during 1867
were boards and scantling, 382,883,955 feet, shingles M. 26,880; timber
62,705 cubic feet; staves, 31,460,271 pounds. The official receipts by
canal at tide-water were : Board and scantling, 675,055,455 feet ;
shingles, M. 44,392; timber, 3,369,800 cubic feet ; staves 273,889,571
pounds. We have no means of ascertaining the receipts at Albany
by the river and by rail roads. The canal auditor's estimate of the value
of the above receipts at Albany is Sll, 853,086. The stock on hand
in Albany, January 1st, 1868, is estimate at 85,000,000 feet, and there
is a heavy stock held over at the mills and in transitu. Manufacturers all
talk about reducing their operations for the present year, so as to mate-
rially decrease the supply, but to what extent this will be done cannot
at this time be definitely determined. The demand for the coming
season depends so much upon the action of congress in relation to the
currency and other matters, that no satisfactory estimate of it can be
given although the demand for houses, in all parts of the country, was
never greater, and there is a probability of larger foreign shipments,
particularly if prices rule low. — Knickerbocker.
[ 390 ]
THE CRUISE OF THE KATY-DID.
The Hudson above Waterford has always been an aqua incognita, an
unknown water, to our boatmen here. To Waterford the Phantom went a
month ago, being the first Albany club-boat that ever disturbed the Hud-
son's waves above the Troy dam ; and Hills once rowed a race past Lan-
singburgh; but above Waterford all was unknown. No one could
get^ any definite account of the impediments to shell-boat navigation,
which existed in that far-ofi" country. Only this could be extracted
from the various statements : A universal belief that no boat could go
more than three miles above Waterford. However, two members of
the Pioneer boat-club, having three days to spare, went on an ex-
ploring expedition, last week, in the Katy-did, a canvas covered
double scull. Never did an expedition start on such light marching
order. Its baggage consisted of two tooth-brushes, one rubber blanket,
and six handkerchiefs. Groing away at three o'clock in the afternoon
they slept the first night at Waterford, the second at Stillwater, and the
third at Schuylerville. Thence they shipped their shattered bark to
Troy by canal-packet and pulled her from there to Albany, where a re-
ception, by their club, closed as pleasant a fifty mile excursion as ever
was pulled, comprising the roughest traveling that ever doublescull wit-
nessed. They penetrated a region where shell-boats were as unknown as
steam boats to Mr. Lo, the indigent savage of Hendrik Hudson's time.
Being clad in club uniform they were generally taken for sailors on fur-
lough, and were asked if the Pioneer, which name was on their hat
fronts, was a steamer or sailing vessel. Four miles above Waterford a
scene occurred, which if it had been photographed and inscribed ''• The
first shell-boat on the Hudson," would have made the photographer's for-
tune. The boat was at the shore, one of the crew having gone in search
of some milk, when an old man toddled to the bank. He^had probably
never seen a steam boat or a railway train. He sat down and clasped his
hands on his cane, rested his chin on them, and looked long and fixedly
in silence at the boat. Then he spoke : " Mought I ask if that is a reve-
nue cutter ? " When the bow-oar was perambulating Schuylerville he
was hailed by a man : " When are you going away ? " " To-night."
"Oh, thunder! why don't you stay here to-night and give the boys
some fun ? " Whether he took the Pioneers for a menagerie, or what
he did take them for, no one will ever know.
Ten miles of the channel from Waterford to Stillwater consist of rapids,
more or less swift and shallow. Up these, rowing, wading, dragging,
splashing, tumbling, wet from the breast downward, the crew of the
Katydid worked their way from ten in the morning till six at night.
Then an accident occurred, which will give some idea of the strength of
the current they were fighting. Their mode of proceeding was this :
Having dragged the boat into a spot where rowing a little was practicable,
The Cruise of the Katy-Did. 891
the stroke would crawl into the Katy (no easy matter when waist deep
in water) then he would get a little way on the boat, so as to keep her
from drifting back on the rocks, while the other man was getting in.
Then the bow man would tumble in and the two would pull for dear life
till the Katy grounded again, when the same performance was repeated.
Just at dusk the stroke had tumbled in and had put out his oars when the
current dragged the blade of one from his control. It literally stripped
the thread of the brass screw off the brace where it enters the row-lock ;
and then twisted the row-lock off as easily as one would pull out a pear-
stem. Thus disabled the crew found themselves at the foot of an im-
passable fall just at night-fall.
In detailing the treatment they then received they are giving an
example of how they were always treated on their trip. No one could
do too much for them. A desire to further their undertaking, blended
with an astonishment at their undertaking it, was universally found. The
news that they were coming was passed up the river before them, and the
population were on the lookout to greet them. Their hotel bills were re-
duced, their meals furnished them at unusual hours, and no one wished
payment for labor performed for them. Well, we left them, broken down,
at night-fall. To go forward or back was equally impossible. So they
landed on an island, wet from head to foot, without a change of clothing;
hungry without a morsel of food; sleepy without even a barn to sleep in;
their boat broken and leaking like a sieve. This was their condition
at six o'clock p. m. Now compare it with their situation at ten
o'clock next morning. They beached their boat, pocketed their
traps and explored the island. They found- a solitary house thereon
whose proprietor had gone over to Stillwater and might not be back for
hours. A call across the water might possibly bring him over. So they
uplifted their voices in sweet accord, and presently they heard an answer-
ing shout and then the sound of oars. The proprietor feared that some-
thing had happened to his family, so he hurried over. As his boat
touched the bank the prospects of the Katy's crew brightened. His name,
is Quackenbush. Among the many friends and helpers that the Pioneers
met on their pilgrimage, he and the clerk of Baucus's hotel at Stillwater
(whose name but not his kindness is forgotten) stands first. Quackenbush
quickly ferried them over the river, dragged the next morning the Katy
across his island and launched her in smooth water, refused all compensa-
tion therefor, and joined the procession, which afterward carried the boat
through Stillwater. The clerk at Baucus's was obliging to a degree that
possibly incommoded the other guests, for afire in a sitting room on a warm
evening is pleasant to dry wet people with, but it is not so comfortable for
dry ones.
The next morning when the Katy reached Stillwater landing, the
blacksmith left his tire, the carpenter dropped his work, and the boat
was speedily repaired. Then the trustees and solid men of Stillwater
put her in procession above the dam ; and whereas the Katy and crew
were dilapidated at six o'clock the night before, they started off at ten
that morning, repaired and refreshed, and wished a lucky voyage by a
party of as clever fellows as ever lived in a small village off the rail road, or
anywhere else. From Stillwater to Schuylerville is only sixteen miles in
splendid water ; but a leak having been overlooked one man had to
sponge while the other pulled, which made the row a tedious one. On
392 The Cruise of the Katy-Did.
the way they landed on the wreck of a steamer, whose nucleus was
Tremper's Julia. At a farm-house where they had some pie, for which,
as usual, payment was refused, they saw a pet hen with a hell around its
neck ! Arrived at Schuylerville they could go no farther, firstly because
their boat was so badly demoralized, and secondly because they were due in
Albany the next night. So, as we have said, they shipped the Katy to
Troy on a canal-packet and engaged passage thereon themselves. The
moving of the Katy-did from the river to the canal was a laughable
scene. The boat was laid across a truck, the driver straddled it in a
most ludicrous attitude, while at each end marched solemnly a sailor.
The procession passed a base ball ground. The umpire called time, and
the crowd lined the fence in respectful silence, undoubtedly supposing
the affair was the funeral of some distinguished naval hero. A pull from
Troy to Albany (stopping at Headlam's Ranche) where the Pioneers re-
ceived them, terminated a little trip, which was perfect of its kind. On
looking back upon it the crew cannot remember a single occurrence which
they could have desired omitted. They report to their brother boatmen
that clever fellows abound up the river beginning with Howard, of
Howard's hotel at Waterford, and ending with Chase at Schuvlerville. —
Times, Sept., 1867.
[ 393 ]
NOTES OF TRAVELERS.
[S. A. Ferrall published ia London a book of Travels in America in
•1832. The work has no preface, nor any date by which it can be ascer-
tained what year his travels were performed in, but it may be surmised
about 1831. He thus speaks of Albany :]
Having determined on quitting " the London of the States," as my
friends the Yankees call New York, I had bag and baggage conveyed
on board a steamer bound for Albany. The arrangements and accommo-
dations on board this boat were superb, and surpassed any thing of the
kind I ever met with in Europe, on the same scale ; and the groups of
well-dressed passengers fully indicated the general prosperity of the
country.
The distance between New York and Albany is about 165 miles. The
scenery on the Hudson is said to be the most beautiful of any in America,
and I believe cannot be surpassed in any country. Many of the beauties
of rich European scenery are to be found along the banks of that noble
river. In the highlands, about fifty miles from New York, is West
Point, on which stands a strong fortress, containing an arsenal, a military
school, and a garrison. It is romantically situated among lofty crags and
mountains, which rise above the level of the water from 1100 to 1500
feet. There are many handsome country seats and villages between West
Point and Hudson, where the river is more than a mile wide.
After a passage of about sixteen or seventeen hours, we arrived at
Albany. The charge for passage, including dinner and tea, was only
three dollars ; and the day following the cost was reduced, through the
spirit of opposition, to one dollar.
Albany is the legislative capital of New York. It is a handsome city,
and one of the oldest in the Union. Most of the houses are built of
wood, which, when tastefully painted (not often the case) have rather a
pleasing appearance. The situation of this city is advantageous, both
from the direct communication which it enjoys with the Atlantic, by
means of sloops and schooners, and the large tract of back country which
it commands. A trade with Canada is established by means of the Erie
and Hudson canal. The capitol, and other public buildings, are large
and handsome, and being constructed of either brick or stone, give the
city a respectable appearance.
Albany, in 1614, was first settled by the Dutch, and was by them
called Orange. On its passing into the hands of the English, in
1664, its present name was given to it, in honor of the Duke of York.
It was chartered in 1686.
From Albany I proceeded along the canal, by West Troy and Junction,
and near the latter place we came to Cohoes Falls, on the Mohawk. The
river here is about 250 yards wide, which rushing over a jagged and un-
Hist. Coll. in. 50
394 Notes of Travelers.
even bed of rocks, produces a very picturesque effect. The canal runs
nearly parallel with this river from Junction to Utica, crossing it twice,
at an interval of seven miles, over aqueducts nearly fifty rods in length,
constructed of solid beams of timber. The country is very beautiful, and
for the most part well cultivated. The soil possesses every variety of
good and bad. The farms along the canal are valuable, land being
generally worth from fifty to a hundred dollars per acre.
Above Schenectady, a very ancient town, the bed of the canal gave
way, which of course obliged us to come to a dead halt. I hired, my-
self and two others, a family wagon (dignified here with the appellation
of carriage) to take us beyond the break, in expectation of being able
to get a boat thence onwards, but unfortunately all the upward bound
boats had proceeded. We were, therefore, obliged to wait until next
morning. My fellow travelers having light luggage, got themselves and
it into a hut at the other side of the lock ; but I, having heavy baggage,
which it was impossible to carry across, was compelled to remain on the
banks, between the canal and the Mohawk, all night. On the river
there were several canoes, with fishermen spearing by torch-light ; while
on the banks the boatmen and boys, mulattos and whites, were occupied
gambling. They had tables, candles, dice, and cards. With these, and
•with a quantum sufficit of spirits, they contrived to while away the time
until day-break ; of course interlarding their conversation with a reason-
able quantity of oaths and imprecations. The breach being repaired
early in the morning, the boats came up and we proceeded to Utica.
[Thomas L. McKenney of the Indian department, and joint commis-
sioner with Lewis Cass in negotiating a treaty with the north-west In-
dians, made a tour of the lakes in 1826, and published a book of travels.
He visited Albany in June, and sojourned with Leveret Cruttenden, who
appears in the Directory as having a boarding-house on Park place, now
Congress Hall. In view of the steam boats of the present time his pane-
gyric of the Lady Clinton, of which he gives an engraving, will be found
quite comical.]!
Albany, Tuesday, June 6, 1826. I left New York, as I wrote you it
was my intention to do, in the Lady Clinton, yesterday morning at nine
o'clock. It was the first time I had seen one of these barges. I must
confess I was struck with the admirable invention, and with the extent
and variety, and perfection, of the accommodations. You have seen steam
boats. This barge, in all respects, except breadth of beam and the ma-
chinery, resembles the finest you ever did see. It took me the first half
hour after getting on board, to look through this floating palace. It
certainly exceeds every thing I have ever yet seen in all that enters into
the composition of safety and comfort. Indeed, there is a splendor too in
the ornamental parts which is very striking : and as if the inventive genius
of the owners was apprehensive that the ear might grow jealous of the eye,
that organ has been provided for also, in a fine band of music. I have
' There were sixteen steam boats plying the river at this time, taking passengers
only. The sloops still naonopolized the freight business. The berths were en-
tirely below deck, and numbered from fifty to one hundred. The smallness of
the boats and the noise of the machinery, together with the bustle and excitement
Notes of Travelers.
395
heard some question the security of this barge, by saying her buoyancy
and great elevation above the surface of the water rendered her liable to
turn over. But I doubt whether if she and her sister, the Lady Van
Rensselaer, were to glide up and down the North river for a century,
that such an occurrence would happen. Were they visitants of the sea
the swells of the ocean might rock them over, but never, in my opinion,
will the North river roll so as to occasion such a disaster.
This beautiful barge is towed by the Commerce, an unusually fine steam
boat, and of great power. The connection is by means of two pieces of
timber some six feet long. These are fastened to either side of the bow
of the barge, and uniting in the form of a pair of compasses, the upper or
joint part, receives a bolt of iron which rises out of the stern of the Com-
merce. The connecting parts work on swivels, hence none of the motion
of the steam boat is commnicated to the barge. Communication is had
between the two, by means of a movable platform some two and a half
feet wide, with hand-rails on either side. Openings are made in the
stern of the Commerce, and in the bow of the barge, in which this
platform rests. I enclose you a drawing, and must refer you to it for a
better conception of the exterior appearance of these boats than I can give
you by an attempt at description. There is nothing in an affair of this
sort like an appeal to the eye.
Some of the advantages which the barge possesses over the steam boat,
are, in the security from the effects of a bursted boiler — freedom from
the heat and the steam, and from the smell of grease and the kitchen, and
from the jar occasioned by the machinery, and in the enlarged accommoda-
tions— the whole barge being set apart for eating, and sleeping, and
walking. The cabin in which we dine, is below, and is the same in
which the gentlemen sleep : and one hundred and, eighty persons can sit
down at once, and each one have elbow-room suflBcient for all the purposes
of frequent landings, rendered tliem quite uncomfortable compared witb the
of tlie present day. The following is a list of the steam boats that competed for
the traveling patronage of the river in 1826 :
Union Line.
Olive Branch
Niagara,
Wm. Penn,
Capt. H. Moore.
" Foimtain.
" C. Benton.
North River Line.
Chancellor Livingston, Capt. Cochran.
James Kent, Capt. T. Wiswall.
Richmond, " S. Wiswall.
Saratoga, " Benton.
Connecticut Line.
Hudson, Capt. Bartholomew.
North River Association Line.
Constellation, Capt. Cruttenden.
Constitution,
Wiswall.
Steam Navigation Company.
Swiftsure, Capt. D. Peck.
Commerce, " Seymour.
Or. & D. Co. Transp. Co.
Henry Eckford, Capt. Peck.
Sun,
Drake.
Troy Line.
Chief Justice Marshall, Capt. Sherman.
New London, " Fitch.
It is believed that Captain Robert G. Cruttenden is the only survivor of these
commanders. The paddle wheels of the boats themselves have ceased to revolve.
A table of the time of their construction, tonnage, and ultimate destiny, will be
found in Annals of Albany, vol. vi, p 40.
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of figuring with the knife and fork in all the graces of which these two
instruments are susceptible. At the termination of this immense dining
apartment, and towards the bow, is a bar most sumptuously supplied with
all that can be desired by the most fastidious or thirsty. The berths oc-
cupy the entire sides of this vast room ; these are curtained, and in such
way as to aflFord retirement in dressing and undressing — there being
brass rods on which the curtains are projected, and these are thrown out
at night. In the day, the curtains hang close to the berths as is usual.
Next above this, are the ladies' cabin and apartments — state rooms rather,
furnished in the most splendid style, and in which a lady has all the
retirement and comfort which the delicacy and tenderness of her sex
requires. Over the bar and upon this middle apartment or tier is an
apartment where the gentlemen dress, and shave, and read. All around
this second story, it being, I should judge, not over two-thirds the width
of the boat, and resting on the middle of the deck, is a fine walk, with settees,
where you can sit when you please, or lounge, Then comes, and over
all, the grand promenade, with an awning, when the sun or rain requires
it, over the whole.
It is not possible for New York to furnish, in her best hotels, a better
dinner than we set down to yesterday nor in a better style of preparation.
I suppose our company numbered one hundred. The captain is highly
qualified, no less by his masterly knowledge of his duty, than by his gen-
tlemanly courtesy, for so splendid a charge; and the attendance appeared
to be of the best. Taken altogether, I question whether the world ever
witnessed anything so perfect in all that relates to the accommodation, and
comfort, and pleasure of passengers.
Where shall I begin with Albany ? Shall I go back to its infancy, and
trace out its growth from that helpless period to its present state of man-
hood and of vigor? Or just pluck from its whitened head a lock, and
tell you of the appearance of the form and figure to which it belongs, and
as I saw it ? It is best, perhaps, although at the hazard of being incor-
rect in some things to commence with the morning of its youth. Albany
as you know, was settled by the Dutch. These early adventurers were
led up to this point in pursuit of commerce, and so long ago as the year
1612, when they obtained footing on the flat land near the river, and not
far, (perhaps some hundred yards, or so,) above the steam boat landing.
To guard themselves from the danger of Indian incursions, they built a
stockade fort, and for ten years after, they occupied this fort without so
much as thinking, so far as we know, how reasonable a thing it would
have been to have given it a name. At the expiration of that time, the
old fort needing repairs, it being deemed inadequate for their security,
they renewed and enlarged it, and made it stronger. To this they gave
the name of Fort Orange.
For nearly forty years did these industrious, and plodding, and per-
severing people retain both their position and their power, when, in 1664,
I think it was, Fort Orange was surrendered to Carteret, who had been
commissioned by Sir Robert Carr, then commanding in the Delaware,
and who changed its title to Albany. This was a famous year for the
English. In it the Dutch power was broken in all this region, and the
whole country fell under the jurisdiction of the English crown. The
Dutch, however, held on; though powerless, they maintained their posi-
tion, being unwilling either to leave the country, or seek a new location.
Notes of Travelers. 397
The channels for their trade had been cut , they had acquired a know-
ledjje of both the nature and advantages of the Indian trade, and according
to "Knickerbocker, no people ever knew better how to weigh a pack of
beaver than they. It was the understanding, according to this writer,
that a Dutchman's hand weighed one pound, and his foot two. So when
the pack was put in one scale and the hand of a Dutchman in the other,
if the scales balanced, the pack went for one pound ; but if the hand wa.s
too light, and the foot had to be resorted to, (which never failed to bring
up the scale) it went for two. This, doubtless, was a profitable trade,
even supposing Knickerbocker to have been mistaken in his account of
the weights, and so Fort Orange, then Albany, continued still to be occu-
pied by^the Dutch. I suppose it was thought by these industrious peo-
ple, that if the same sun rose and set, and the same rains fell, and the
earth brought forth as plentifully, and the Indians could be traded with
as successfully, under English as Dutch rule, it was of but little conse-
quence who wore the crown, or swayed the sceptre.
It was well for the English that the body of the Dutch population was
so indiiferent about power ; for had there been among these early settlers
a reasonable number of such fiery spirits as Stuyve-sant ; or had the mass
of these people cherished a love of rule, with any thing like as much of the
love of it as he carried in his wooden leg, there would have been some-
thing else to do besides sailing up to a fort and demanding its surrender.
What they cared most about was what the knowing ones of the present
day denominate the main chance, which means a certain reaching after
gains, which every now and then, in these times^ at least, springs the
snare, for you know "those who will be rich fall into a snare, &c ," and
hence it was no hard matter to capture a fortress. But this neutral dis-
position in matters of occupancy and power j this quiet yielding up the
right to the one, and utter disregard of the other, fretted the last of the
Dutch governors so, as to hasten him to his grave. Stuyvesant could
never brook, with the least composure of spirits, this gradual decay of his
power : and when it all fell, he fell with it. There are evidences yet re-
maining in Albany, which would demonstrate without the aid of either
history°or tradition, that it was of Dutch origin. These are to be found
in the" older streets which turn and twist in all manner of ways, and in
the little fierce-looking houses, with their sterrated gable ends, which
here and there meet the view. It was never intended by those early set-
tlers, that the solid parts of the materials of which they built their houses
should decay. And as every thing was best that came from Holland,
those very bricks of which these gable ends are made, were burned in
the old country, and until they were black and blue, and then to defend
them from the action of the American elements, they were glazed — and
there they are, as perfect and as fresh, as if they had been discharged
from the polishing process but yesterday. Time, I do verily believe, has
been baffled here ; for I have no conception that he has the power to
make the slightest impression upon these little black and blue bricks. I
think the corporate authorities of both New York and Albany, ought to
purchase every one of these ancient houses, and preserve them as relics.
Judging from the Maiden lane parts of New York, and from some of
the older parts of Albany, one would think that it had never entered into
the heads of their early settlers to build upon any methodized or regular
plan. The case is now altered with Albany, as it has long been with
398 Notes of Travelers.
New York. The streets of more modern times, are straight and wide ;
for example, State street, in Albany, and which would be beautiful but
for its steep ascent, which is enough, in a hot day, to make one sweat to
look at it, is not less than one hundred and sixty feet wide, nor short^of
two thousand feet in length. The buildings upon it are fine, as is the
state house which ornaments its termination, aud which is built immedi-
ately in its front. Indeed, the houses and style of building in Albany,
are both fine ; and it is not possible to walk through it without feeling
the impression that it is a rich city. The public square in front, inclin-
ing a little to the east of the capitol, is a beautiful spot; and some of the
best houses in Albany grace this high elevation, from which a view of
the surrounding country is enchanting. The city rests upon an inclined
plane, descending from the capitol to the flat lands bordering the river.
This level is, I should judge, nearly a mile in length, and is built upon
for nearly, if not quite, that distance; its width, (I mean the width of
this flat land) being from one hundred, to five hundred yards. From
the river to the top of the eminence, on which the state house rests, is
nearly three-fourths of a mile, and the elevation in that direction, cannot
be short of two hundred and fifty feet.
I had not time to take such an observation of the city as to enable me
to describe it minutely. The general impression which I have received
is, that Albany is now in a most flourishing condition. I infer this from
the number and extent of the warehouses, and from the activity and
show of business in and about them all ; from the shipping, from the
number of buildings that are going up, and from the rich and varied
display of merchandise which the stores make. But I have something
more conclusive still. In 1820, if I mistake not, the population of
Albany was only a little more than 12,000; — in 1825 it had increased
to nearly 16,000; and now there is reason for believing, (and I say so on
the authority of a very intelligent citizen of the place,) it is at least
17,500. The same gentleman assured me the rents had greatly increased ;
and that there were no unoccupied houses. The domestic manufactures
flourish here, especially the morocco and the breweries. Fifty thousand
skins, at least, were manufactured last year ; and nearly 200,000 dollars
worth of beer brewed. It is said that upwards of 150,000 travelers ar-
rived at Albany this year, and diverged from it upon the various routes
of pleasure and of business, as the one or the other claimed their atten-
tion ; and to look at them and listen to their rattle and noise, there appear
to be stages enough to accommodate as many more. The canal navigation
is increasing rapidly. It is said there has been an increase of upwards of
2000 boats since 1824. I was told, and the appearance of business
justified the statement, that five millions of dollars worth of goods were
sold the last year, by not more than fifty houses ! The agriculture, and
the timber that find a market here, if the quantity of the one, and the
cubic feet of the other, were ascertained, would, I was informed, exceed
all calculation.
Besides the capitol, there is in Albany an academy, a Lancaster school,
said to be the largest in America ; four banks, one of them a beautiful
specimen of architectuie; a museum ; a theatre and circus, and twelve
churches — one Episcopal, that on State street; one Presbyterian; one
Baptist ; one Lutheran ; one Dutch Reformed ; one Catholic, &c. &c. &c.
Notes of Travelers. 399
Every stranger on nearing a place, feels solicitous to ascertain where
he may be best accommodated; and although I had allotted to leave
Albany this afternoon, (giving myself only nine hours to look at the city
and write to you,) still I wished to get into the best quarters, and espe-
cially as I was not certain, from the state of my health, whether I should
not have to rest awhile there. On inquiring of Judge M s, who had
been a boarder at Park Place house, and who came up with me in the
Lady Clinton, I was recommended to go to Cruttenden's. I did so, and
as you may travel this way some of these days, I should not be doing
either you or my landlord justice, not to recommend you to the same
place. The house is one, and the east corner, of a beautiful row in front
of the capitol square, and from which the finest view of the city, and of
the surrounding country, is to be had. But this, though interesting, is
not the only reason that made the house so acceptable to me. The land-
lord himself is every way accommodating — his house is sweet and clean
and in all respects ; and his table is excellent, as I found his wine to be.
I have half a mind to describe Cruttenden. Were I to attempt it, I
should .say he is portly, and something after the make of Vantwiller,
though in all respects well proportioned and active. He has a full and
expressive eye, and in a word, a face that resembles, in all respects, the
likeness I once saw you have of the celebrated Fox of England. I had not
time to ascertain what sort of likeness he bore that distinguished orator within,
but inferred he had some wit, but know nothing of its quality. I understood
the public houses in Albany, generally, are very fine, and judging from their
exterior, I should infer as much. But as I was well pleased with Crutten-
den's, I recommend it to you. I forgot to mention that the country round
about Albany, as seen in the approach to it, is picturesque, and to my eye,
very beautiful. The mountains in that neighborhood appear to have grown
tired of an upright position, and to have reclined themselves as if for re-
pose, forming a handsome semi-circular back-ground to the city, on the
west and north-west, and as they approach the river, they gradually sink
till they dip into it, interlocking with the east shore, so as to give it the
appearance of the heading of the river within the bounds of the view. _ I
should not have attempted to give you even this summary of the statistics
of Albany, did I not look upon the increase in its wealth and population
to be great; and did I not believe that it is only just now beginning to
feel the vast benefits which the canal is destined to confer upon it — nor
then, but for the fact that in the opinion of many persons who argued
stoutly in its defence, the canal was' to prove the ruin of Albcvny ! I could
not resist the disposition to give you this specimen of what a city feels when
the vast products of our western regions are permitted even to pass it ; for
let it be observed, it is to New York that all this world of produce tends,
yet Albany like a plant by the side of the stream, feels the enriching
effects, and flourishes in tenfold strength and loveliness.
Wednesday, June 7, 182G. I had j ust time to close my letter yesterday,
[at Schenectady], and step into the boat as she moved off. It was at the set-
ting of the sun. The bugle was still sending forth its notes, and givingthe
signal of departure, and setting every body in motion who felt an inclina-
tion to see the boat leave her moorings; whilst the windows of the hotel
opposite the landing were crowded, and at these I recognized my North
river traveling companions. The horses were soon off in a trot, three in
number; the bugle yet flourishing, and filling the town, and the sur-
400 * Notes of Travelers.
rounding country with its echoes. The sun's rays were gilding the high
places, the spires and the mountains, with their last radiance, just ready
to fade away in the twilight. So hope often lingers, and so it often
expires ! I exchanged adieus by the waving of the hands with those
interesting travelers at the windows, and then looked about me to see in
what kind of a conveyance I had embarked for the seventy-nine and a
half miles of canal traveling which lay between Schenectady and Utica,
and which was entirely new to me.
[Timothy Dwight, president of Yale College, made a series of annual
journeys during college vacations, through New England and New York,
beginning in 1796, and ending in 1815. From his published travels, the
following extracts of what he observed and noted by the way, respecting
the vicinity of Albany, are given in his own words and figures. His
orthography of names of persons and places do not accord with modern
usage in all cases.]
Oct , 1798. Schenectady is situated on the south side of the Mohawk :
fifteen miles north-west of Albany; and about the same distance from the
confluence of the Mohawk with the Hudson. It is built on an interval,
anciently overflowed by the river, and now very little elevated above its
highest freshets. On three sides it is nearly enclosed by the brow of a
lofty pine plain ) always an unsightly, disagreeable object. The surface
as you would suppose, is level, and the soil rich. The streets cross each
other often, and, in many instances, at right angles; yet, from the differ-
ence of the distances between some, and the obliquity of other streets, the
eye receives no impression of regularity. The houses are chiefly ancient
structures of brick, in the Dutch style : the roofs sharp; the ends toward the
street ; and the architecture uncouth. A great number of them have but
one story. There are three churches here ; a Dutch, a Presbyterian, and
an Episcopal : all of them ordinary buildings. The town is compact, and
one or two of the streets are paved. The number of inhabitants in this
township was, in 1790, 4,228 ; and in 1800, 5,289.
The people of Schenectady are descendants of the Dutch planters,
mixed with emigrants from Scotland, Ireland, England and New-England.
The government of this city is vested in a mayor, aldermen, and com-
mon council. Schenectady formerly became wealthy by engrossing most
of the trade in furs and peltry, carried on with the Indians. In conse-
quence of the revolutionary war, and the settlement of the interior country,
this trade has for many years ceased ; and with it, that accumulation of
property, of which it was the source. Within a few years past the inha-
bitants have begun to throw off" the burthen of discouragement, under
which they had long labored, and to apply themselves to other business
with considerable success. Since I passed through this place in 1792. a
number of the old houses have been pulled down, and a great number
of new ones built in the English style. Should this spirit increase,
their wealth, which is still considerable, may become an active capital,
and restore to Schenectady a part of its former prosperity. The morals
of the inhabitants, particularly of the inferior classes, are, extensively,
upon a low scale. Among other causes, this is one. The merchandise
which passes into the western country, is usually embarked here on the
Mohawk. Of course, the numerous boatmen employed in transporting it,
Notes of Travelers. 401
make this their place of rendezvous ; and few collections of men are more
dissolute. The corruption, which they contribute to spread among the
ordinary inhabitants, is a greater evil than a stranger can easily imagine.
In the year 1794 a seminary was begun in this place, styled Union
College; a name, said to be given to it, because men of the several religi-
ous denominations united in furnishing the means of its existence. The
principal contributors to it were, however, the Dutch inhabitants of
Albany, Schenectady, and the surrounding country. These, as I have
been informed, agreed, that the college should be located where the largest
contributions were made. The people of Schenectady won the prize. A
college for the reception of this institution was at the time of our journey
raised to the base of the third story. It is built of leaden-colored stone,
dug up in the neighborhood, and fortunately discovered since the edifice
was projected. The windows are arched with a brown free-stone, and
based with a dark-colored marble of a fine texture, lately found here also.
It is intended to contain a hall, library, a public room for the commence-
ment exhibitions, recitation rooms, a philosophical chamber, and rooms
for the residence of the faculty and their families. The students are to
board and lodge in the city. This arrangement must, I think, be un-
happy; and cannot have been devised by persons experienced in the
management of such a seminary. Private buildings would be far more
agreeable residences for the families of the faculty; while the students,
located in the college, under the eye of their instructors, would be secured
from a multitude of evils, to which, while lodging abroad, they cannot
fail of being exposed. The country, from which Union College will
naturally derive its students, particularly on the west and north, is very
extensive, and rapidly increasing in wealth and population. Its funds are
already considerable, and the state appears disposed to give it liberal aid.
The prospects in the near neighborhood of the city are, in several re-
spects, pleasant. The river is a noble stream, nine hundred feet in
breadth. The intervals are very handsome. On the north side particu-
larly, directly opposite to the city, there is one of the most beautiful farms,
which I have seen ; the property of the Hon. John Saunders. It consists
of a spacious and delightful interval, and an extensive tract of upland,
declining easily towards the south; and yields on its various soils most of
the productions found in this climate. At the same time it commands a
rich view of the Mohawk, both above and below; of its beautiful inter-
vals ; of Schenectady, and of the surrounding country.
In the year 1690, Schenectady was destroyed by a party of Canadian
French and Indians ; most of them Mohawks, whom the French had
seduced from their attachment to the English. This party consisted of
three hundred men ; and was one of three, sent by the Count De Fron-
tenac to distress the British colonies. The other two proceeded against
New Hampshire and the province of Maine, where one of them,
under Hertel De Rouville, destroyed Dover in the manner already related.
The body which attacked Schenectady was commanded, according to
Colden, by Monsieur De Ourville; according to Dr. Trumbull (for which
he quotes the letters of Colonel Schuyler and Captain Bull), by D'Aille-
bout, De Mantel, and Le Moyn. The Mohawks were, or had lately been,
inhabitants of Caghnawaga ; a village up the river, about twenty-five
miles from Schenectady. Of course they had been familiarly acquainted
Hist. Coll. ill. 51
402 Notes of Travelers.
with the town, and often entertained by its citizens. The French were
chiefly what are called Indian traders. They arrived in the neighborhood
on the 8th of February ; when the season was so cold, and the snow so
deep, that it was thought to be impossible for an enemy to approach. The
French commander sent some of the Indians, as spies, to discover the
state of the town. These men were seen lurking in the neighborhood,
and this fact was publicly announced ; but the people were so satisfied of
their safety, that they paid no regard to the information. Not even a
sentinel was employed to watch the advent of the supposed enemy. This
negligence was fatal to them. The French afterwards confessed, that they
were so reduced by cold, hunger, and fatigue, as to have formed the re-
solution to surrender themselves prisoners, if they found the least prepa-
ration for resistance. But learning from the spies, that the town was
perfectly defenseless and secure, they marched into its centre the follow-
ing evening; raised the war-whoop; and, having divided themselves into
little parties, broke open the houses, set tlaem on fire, and butchered every
man, woman, and child, on whom they could lay hands. " No tongue,"
says Colonel Schuyler, "can express the cruelties, which they committed."
Some of the inhabitants sought for safety in flight, and ran naked through
the snow into the fields and forests. Others endeavored to hide themselves
within the town from the fury of their murderers ; but were forced from
their retreats by the flames, and either killed or carried into captivity.
Sixty-three were butchered in this inhuman manner. Twenty-seven
more were made prisoners. Of those who escaped, twenty-five lost their
limbs by the severity of the cold. The cruelties, perpetrated here, were
only the customary consequences of a Canadian irruption. The French
stimulated the savages to every inhuman act; and, when charged with
these fiend-like violations of every law and every principle, apologized for
themselves by declaring, that they were unable to restrain their barbarity,
I cannot quit this town without paying a merited tribute of respect to
three gentlemen, in whose company we found not a little pleasure while
we were here. The Rev. Doctor Romeyn was a native ot Schenectady.
He was educated at Princeton, was settled in the Dutch church in the
year 1766, and continued here in the ministry many years. His mind
originally vigorous, was enlarged by extensive acquisitions of solid learn-
ing ; and his life was adorned with the virtues of the ministerial charac-
ter. Dignified in his deportment, catholic in his disposition, zealous and
faithful in his labors, eminent for his wisdom, and distinguished for his
piety, his character was highly respected throughout this country; and
his memory is held in great veneration wherever he was known, particu-
larly by the church and congregation over which he presided. Doctor
John Blair Smith was a native of Pennsylvania, brother of President Smith
of Nassau Hall, and son of the Rev. Doctor Robert Smith, of Pequea,
Pennsylvania. He was educated at Princeton, took the degree of A. B.
in the year 1773. He was first settled in the ministry at Hampden and
Sidney, in Virginia, in the year 1779; and was, at the same time, made
president of an infant seminary, called Hampden Sidney College. After
some time, however, he relinquished his presidency, because he found
a faithful discharge of its duties incompatible with those of his ministry.
In 1791 he was invited to the third Presbyterian church in Philadelphia.
Here he continued until the year 1795, when he was chosen president of
Union College. His principal inducements to each of these removals was
Notes of Travelers. 403
the hope of establishing his health. While he resided here he actually
regained it ; and in answer to the repeated solicitations of his congrega-
tion in Philadelphia, returned to that city in May, 1799. Here he was
seized with the yellow fever, and died on the 22d of the following
August. Doctor Smith was an excellent minister of the Gospel. His
understanding and his acquisitions were respectable ; his imagination
brilliant ; his affections fervid ; and his eloquence ardent, impassioned,
and persuasive. His character and life were also in an eminent degree,
amiable and exemplary. To the employments of a minister he was
intensely devoted ; and while he gained in this office distinguished repu-
tation, he had the satisfaction to see " the pleasure of the Lord " un-
usually " prosper in his hands." The Rev. Robert Smith was placed
over the Presbyterian congregation in this town in the year 1796. His
character resembled in many traits that of the gentleman last mentioned;'
but he excelled him, and most other men, in amenity and tenderness of
disposition, and sweetness of deportment. So engaged was he in dis-
charging the duties of his function, that neither the remonstrances of his
friends, nor the encroachments of disease, could induce him to remit
them in any such degree as a due regard to his health obviously de-
manded. In an employment so important, he scarcely thought that he
could expend his strength too freely. That he was justified in these opi-
nions by his own mind cannot be questioned ; although it cannot be doubted
by others, that they were seriously erroneous. To this zeal, cherished
by the best intentions, he sacrificed a considerable number of years,
through which he might otherwise have lived ; and added his own name
to the melancholy list of those worthy men, who have found an untimely
grave, because they were in too much haste 'to do good. After Mr. Smith
had resided here a few years, finding his health still declining, he ac-
cepted a call from the Presbyterian congregation in Savanqah in the
year 1801, where, a short time after he died. He was greatly beloved and
respected, wherever he resided; and will be remembered only with
esteem, affection, and sorrow.
Tuesday, October 4th, we left Schenectady in the morning, and rode
to Albany; sixteen miles. I'he road passes over a pitch-pine plain,
nearly a perfect flat, chiefly covered with a forest ; the soil miserably
lean, the houses few and poor, and the scenery remarkably dull and dis-
couraging. The road also is encumbered with sand; and, unless imme-
diately after a rain, covered with an atmosphere of dust. Albany is the
second town in this state. From New York it is a distant one hundred
and sixty miles ; from Boston one hundred and sixty-five ; from New
Haven one hundred and seven ; and from Quebec, south by west, three
hundred and forty. It was first settled about the year 1612; and the
spot where it was afterwards built, was visited by the celebrated English
navigator, Hudson, in 1609. It was first called Beverwyck, then Fort
Orange, then Williamstadt. ^ The name of Albany it received in 1664.
* When Gov. Stuyvesant took possession of Fort Orange and forced the settlers
around it to remove, in order to give room for the sweep of hia guns, the settle-
ment of Beverwijk clustered around the foot of State street, where a church was
built, and the hamlet extended gradually west and north. The patroon removed
from the vicinity of the fort, and formed a settlement afterwards called the Colo-
nic. There were then three nuclei, Fort Orange belonging to the government,
the village of Beverwijk, and Rensselaerswijk. It was called Willemstadt only
during the short time of the reconquest by the Dutch. — M.
404 Notes of Travelers.
Albany was a Dutch colony, and, until within a few years, the inhabit-
ants have been, almost without an exception, descendants from the
original settlers. From this fact it has derived its whole aspect and
character. The houses are almost all built in the Dutch manner, stand-
ing endwise upon the street, with high, sharp roofs, small windows, and
low ceilings. The appearance of these houses is ordinary, dull, and dis-
agreeable. The house first erected in this town is now standing, and was
built of bricks brought from Holland. If I were to finish this picture
according to the custom of poets and painters, and in obedience to the
rules of criticism, by grouping with it animated beings, I should subjoin
that the master of the house, and often one oj- two of his neighbors, are
regularly seen sitting in a most phlegmatic composure in the porch and
smoking with great deliberation from morning until night.
The site of Albany is an interval on the western side of the Hudson,
and the brow of an elevated pine plain, rising rapidly at a small distance
from the river. The soil of the elevation is clay. Both grounds easily
imbibe and retain water. The streets, therefore, few of which have been
paved until very lately, have been usually encumbered with mud, so as at
times to render traveling scarcely practicable. When I was in the city, io
the year 1792, a wagon, pas.=ing through the heart of it, was fairly mired
in one of the principal streets.! Since that period, an essential change has
taken place in Albany. A considerable number of the opulent inhabit-
ants, whose minds were enlarged by the influence of the revolutionary
war, and the extensive intercourse which it produced among them and
their countrymen, and still more by education and traveling, have reso-
lutely broken through a set of traditionary customs, venerable by age, and
strong by universal attachment. These gentlemen have built many hand-
some houses in the modern English style ; and in their furniture, man-
ners, and mode of living, have adopted the English customs. To this
important change the strangers, who within a few years have become a
numerous body of the inhabitants, have extensively contributed. All
these, from whatever country derived, have chosen to build and live in
the English manner. The preference, given to the customs of the
English, must descend with increasing influence to their children. In the
English language all accompts, instruments of conveyance, records, and
papers employed in legal processes must be written. The attainment of
this language has, therefore, now become indispensable to the safety,
as well as to the prosperity of every individual The streets of
Albany are, in a loose sense, parallel and right angled to the river. The
ground admitted, very happily, of a regular location; but, as in other
places, this beautiful object was unthought of by the first settlers.
Market, Pearl, and State streets, the principal ones, are straight and
handsome. The two former are parallel with the river, the latter meets
them at right angles. The public buildings are a state-house, two Dutch,
two Presbyterian, one Episcopal, one German Lutheran, one Methodist,
and one Roman Catholic, churches; a building, containing the ofiices of
state ; two banks ; a prison ; an arsenal ; a hospital ; a city hall ; and a
' The late Christian Miller told me, many years ago, that there was a miry
place in State street, in front of Green, and that he once assisted in extricating
the carriage of Philip Schuyler, which had mired there. This was in the last cen-
tury.— M.
Notes of Travelers. 405
tontine coffee house. One of the Dutch churches is new, handsome, and
ornamented with two towers, crowned with cupolas. None of the other
public buildings claim any particular attention.
Since I visited this city in 1792, it has, fortunately, I think, been rav-
aged by two fires, one of them supposed, the other known to be kindled
by incendiaries. The tenants of the houses which were burned have in
many instances been sufferers, but the town and the proprietors have
gained much. The house lots have commanded a higher price than
could have been obtained both for houses and lots antecedently to the
fires, and the town has already been improved not a little in its appearance,
and will probably be much more improved hereafter. At the head of Market
street stands the mansion of the Hon. Stephen Van Rensselaer, late lieu-
tenant governor of this state. Mr. Van Rensselaer is the eldest male
heir of the first branch of the Rensselaer family, one of the most numer-
ous and respectable in the former province of New York, and among the
most distinguished at the present time. The mansion house in which he
resides struck my eye as exhibiting an appearance remarkable comporting
with the fact, that for a long period, it had been the residence of an
ancient and distinguished family. The situation, though not much ele-
vated, is fine, cheerful, and prospective. It is the front of a noble inter-
val in the township of Watervleit, containing seven hundred acres.
East of this -interval flows the Hudson; and beyond it is seen a handsome
acclivity rising from its margin, upon which stands the neat, sprightly
village of Bath. The house is large and venerable, and looks as if it
were^'the residence of respectability and worth. The hospitality which
reigns here has ever been honorable to the successive proprietors. At a
small distance from this house westward is the most extensive collection
of manufactures which I have seen in the possession of a single man.
The proprietor is James Caldwell, Esq. In these works barley is hulled,
peas are split, and hair powder, starch, snuff, tobacco, mustard, and cho-
colate are manufactured. I visited them in the year 1792, and thought
the manner of performing the business ingenious and happy. In 1794
they were burnt. The loss was estimated at 37,000 dollars. Within
eleven months they were rebuilt, and ready for their respective opera-
tions. In these works forty boys find employment, besides other workmen.
The trade of Albany is extensive. It consists in the exchange of fo-
reign commodities for the produce of a large, fertile country, and must, I
think, continue to increase through a long period. Heretofore the inha-
bitants pursued a profitable commerce with the Indians, and were for
many years still more profitably employed in the lucrative business of
supplying successive armies with almost everything which armies con-
sume. Many of the inhabitants have of course become rich. This has
been the fact particularly since the formation of the present American
government. I know not that Albany has ever suffered any serious evils
from the savages.
I ought not to leave this town without paying a tribute of respect to
the Hon. Philip Schuyler, major general in the American army during
the revolutionary war. This gentleman was born at Albany, in the year
1731, of an ancient and respectable family. In very early life he was distin-
guished for superior talents, and an energy and activity almost singular. He
was an officer in the army in which the war commenced at Lake George,
1755. At an early period of life he became a member of the New York
406 Notes of Travelers.
legislature ; and was soon distinguished for his intelligence and influence.
To him and Governor Clinton it was chiefly owing, that this province
made an early and decided resistance to those British measures, which
terminated in the independence of the colonies. When the revolutionary
war commenced he was appointed a major-general, and was always an
active, useful ofiicer wherever he was stationed. After the retreat of
St Clair from Ticonderoga, he contributed largely to the defense of his
country by his prudent and vigorous exertions. In the senate of New
York he contributed, probably more than any other man to the code of
laws adopted by this state. Of the old congress he was a useful member ;
of the new he was a senator from its commencement, and was chosen a
second time in 1796. He died at his own seat, just below Albany,
November 18th, 1804.
In the year 1790, this city contained 3,498 inhabitants; in 1800,
5,387 : in 1810, 9,356.
1804. We rode in the morning to Albany. This city is improving fast.
Many of the old Dutch houses have been destroyed by fires ; others have
been pulled down; and new ones, built in the English manner, occupy
their places. The number is also greatly increased. Several public
buildino-s have been erected, and the whole appearance of the city is
changed for the better.
Albany is rapidly improving. Its population, and the number of its
buildings, have greatly increased during the last four years. The new build-
ings are generally handsome. Among them is a large and elegant church
of stone, with a handsome steeple, built in Chapel street by a new Pres-
byterian congregation. This is one out of many instances of enterprise and
public spirit manifested by the inhabitants. Another is the establishment
of an academy, on a broad foundation, with the design of furnishing
every degree of education short of that which is obtained at colleges.
The corporation of the city, which is rich, liberally lend their aid to every
useful public object, in a manner which is highly honorable to the cha-
racter of its members. Both the morals and the manners of its inhabit-
ants are also not a little improved. On Monday I left Albany, and on
the following Thursday reached New-Haven. Four miles west of Albany
I was thrown out of my sulkey by the fall of my horse ; but, although
in imminent danger, escaped with very little injury. I mention this, I
hope, with some degree of gratitude to that good Providence, which,
throuo-h excursions amounting to but little less than eighteen thousand
miles, has permitted no other accident to befall me or my companions.
1811. We took an early dinner and proceeded to Troy. The country
between Schenectady and the Cohoes (the first object of our attention) is
sufiiciently dull, a fair counterpart to that through which we had tra-
veled the preceding afternoon. The first thirteen miles our road was a
turnpike, the rest of the way amounting to five more, was winding, diffi-
cult to find, and m?re difficult to travel. Throughout the whole distance
we scarcely met with an agreeable object. This uninviting region is
principally in the township of Watervliet, an extensive tract between
Albany and the Mohawk, bounded on the eastern side by the Hudson.
In the year 1790, it contained 7,419 inhabitants; in 1800, having been
sub-divided, it contained 5,092; and in the year 1810, having been again
sub-divided, it contained 2,365. After a tedious ride we reached the
Cohoes where we made a long pause in our ride, for the purpose of con-
Notes of Travelers. 407
templating this fine scene. The river was low, but I was better pleased
with the appearance of the cataract than at any time heretofore. The
face of the precipice was sensibly worn since the year 1802, and pre-
sented more and bolder varieties to the view than at that time. There
was visibly less water running here than we found at Salisbury. A great
part of the precipice was naked. After we had satisfied our curiosity we
crossed the Mohawk, and, passing through Waterford, crossed the Hud-
son also on a handsome bridge to Lansingburgh. In the evening we
rode to Troy.
Lansingburgh is built on a handsome plain upon the border of the
Hudson. The principal street lies parallel with the river. The number
of houses is perhaps two hundred and fifty, generally decent buildings.
It contains two churches, a Presbyterian and an Episcopal. The bed of
Hudson against Lansingburgh is obstructed by a rift of rocks. The
inhabitants, who were collected to this spot by high-raised expectations
of prosperous trade, have been seriously disappointed in their hopes of
clearing the river of these obstructions. Yet they are not discouraged,
the legislature having lately made them a grant, which they believe, will
go far towards accomplishing their wishes. The road from Lansingburgh
to Troy, three miles, is a continued village. In the year 1810, Lansing-
burgh contained 1,658 inhabitants. In the census of 1800 it was in-
cluded in the township of Troy.
Troy is one of the most beautiful and well built towns which I have
seen. From Water street, which extends one or two miles along the
river, five others proceed in a southern direction obliquely to the river,
which here bends towards the west. These are crossed by eight others
at right angles. The streets are wide, straight, and spacious; and the
town, independently of the direction of Water street, perfectly regular.
In the year 1789, the ground on which Troy stands was a field belonging
to a Dutch gentleman, whose name was Vanderheyden. Originally the
township was large. It is now only three miles in length on the river,
and scarcely a mile in breadth. The houses in it must of course be new.
The number of them is a little short of six hundred. They are chiefly of
brick, generally very neat, and often handsome. The public buildings
are a Presbyterian, an Episcopal, a Baptist, and a Methodist church, and
a Friends' meetinghouse; a court-house, a gaol, and two banks. The
new bank is a handsome building; the other public buildings are decent.
The streets are prettily set with trees, and the houses ornamented with
gardens and other neat appendages. Upon the whole, there is hardly a
town in the country, forming the subj^t of these letters, which makes
so cheerful, brilliant, and beautiful an appearance. Water street, on the
side towards the river, is lined with large stores, many of which are of
three and four stories, and are all furnished with wharfs. The river to
this place holds the same depth as to Albany. The site of Troy, and of
Lansingburgh also, is an elevated, hard, gravelly plain. The scenery
around it is delightful. Behind it is Mount Ida, a very handsome emi-
nence. Before it is the Hudson; here a noble stream, with its islands,
and beautiful western shore. Above, at the distance of three miles, are
the villages of Lansingburgh and Waterford. Below, at the distance of
six, is the city of Albany. Troy and Lansingburgh are both settlements,
formed for the purposes of trade. Antecedently to the embargo in 1809
408 Notes of Travelers.
Troy was one of the most prosperous towns in the American Union.
The inhabitants had engrossed most of the trade carried on by the county
of Washington, part of the county of Rensselaer, and the western half of
Vermont. That disastrous measure, and those which followed it, drove
the people of Vermont to Montreal. This channel of commerce having
been thus fairly opened, the stream will not probably return to its former
bed without extreme difficulty. I was assured, in Troy, that real pro-
perty had by these measures already lost one-fourth part of its value.
Troy, in the year 1800, then a large township, contained 4,926 inhabit-
ants. In 1810, the present Troy contained 3,895.
The next morning, Saturday, September 28th, wo proceeded to Albany.
Here we continued until Tuesday morning, in a circle of friends, from
whom we received every pleasure which can spring from enlightened
and refined society. This city is exceedingly improved. In the year
1792, there were very few houses built in the modern English manner.
The body was composed of clumsy Dutch buildings, a great number of
which had been erected from eighty to one hundred years. Seven suc-
cessive fires, five of which were kindled by incendiaries, have swept
away a large part of these, as well as many other buildings, so that the
inhabitants have been compelled to build a considerable part of the town
anew. In the year 1790, Albany contained 3,498 inhabitants ; in the
year 1810, 9,356. The little town of Colonic, which lies on its northern,
skirt, separated only by a legal line, and inseparable by the eye (so that
it is really as much a part of this city as the same number of houses in
any other quarter), contains 1,406; making together 10,762. Albany
therefore has more than tripled its population in twenty years; Colonic
not having been separated from it in the census of 1790. Two-thirds of
its houses must, of course, have been added since the first of these dates.
Besides, a considerable number of houses have been pulled down to
make way for better buildings, to furnish convenience, gratify ambition,
or satisfy the calculations of avarice. From these causes Albany is be-
come in its appearance a new town, and is certainly a very handsome one.
The public buildings have been as much improved as the private ones.
These are the state-house, a house for the great offices of state, ten
churches, an arsenal, a prison, and three banks. The state-house is a
handsome building at the head of State street, in a noble situation, and
furnishes from its cupola a rich and extensive prospect. It contains
chambers for the senate and the house of representatives, a court-room,
jury -rooms, offices, and lobbies Its external appearance would have been
much improved by the addition of a third story. The churches are
generally good buildings. The Episcopal church stands on State street,
in a commanding situation, and is a rich, expensive structure, but heavy
to the eye. The Dutch church in Pearl street I mentioned heretofore.
The new Dutch church, on Hudson street, is one of the best and most
beautiful edifices of this nature which I have seen. The streets are
generally well paved. Upon the whole, few towns in this country appear
so advantageously to the eye as Albany. The inhabitants, you will per-
ceive from the account which I have given of its population, are chiefly
immigrants, derived from many countries and diff"erent nations. Most of
them, however, are from the United States; particularly from New York
and New England. The state of society must of course be various.
Extensively, it is intelligent and refined, and we found it uncommonly
agreeable. The inhabitants deserve much credit for their public spirit.
Notes of Travelers. 409
A general disposition prevails among them to increase the beauty of the
town, and add to the number of its conveniences, the fruits of which are
extensively visible. Among other improvements, they have begun to
supply the city with water by aqueducts, the water of their wells'" being
hard and disagreeable. In my own opinion, the people of Albany are acU
vancing in their moral and religious character. The commerce of this
city has become very great, and many of its merchants are wealthy.
Such are its advantages for trade, that it must become a large commer-
cial town, and have a very numerous population.
[Davison's Traveler's Guide for 1840, hdd the following account of
Albany:]
Albany is the capital of the state of New York and in point of wealth,
population, trade and resources, is the second city in the state, and the
sixth or seventh in the union. It is situated on the west side of the
Hudson river, and near the head of tide water. It was settled in 1612 ;
and next to Jamestown in Virginia, is the oldest settlement in the United
States. In 1614, a small fort and trading house were built by the
Dutch on an island half a mile below the site of the present city; and
soon afterwards Fort Orange where the city now stands. The place was
first called Aurania; then Beverwyck, till 1625; then Fort Orange till
1647, and Williamstadt till 1664. For a long time after its foundation
it was enclosed with palisadoes or pickets, as a defence against the In-
dians, who were then numerous and powerful in its vicinity.
Though the first appearance of this city is not prepossessing to a
stranger, still the taste which has been displayed in the construction of
its public and private buildings — the constant din of commercial business
which assails the ear of the traveler — the termination of the Erie canal
and the Mohawk and Hudson rail road at this place, and many other
attendant circumstances, render Albany an important and interesting spot.
The city is divided into five wards, and contains many superb and
elegant buildings. The principal avenues are Market, Pearl, and State
streets. The two former run parallel with the river, and the latter is
very spacious, extending from the Capitol to the Hudson, nearly east
and west. Besides these, there are many other streets, less considerable
in extent, but populous and crowded with shops and stores.
The Capitol, which contains the legislative halls, the supreme and
chancery court rooms of the state, the state library, and other apartments
for public business, stands at the head of State street, on an elevation of
130 feet above the level of the river. It is a substantial stone edifice,
erected at an expense of $120,000. It is 115 feet in length, 90 in breadth^
and 50 feet high, consisting of two stories and a basement.
The Public Square, fronting the Capitol, is arranged in the style of a
park, and is surrounded by a costly iron railing, having several delight-
ful walks and avenues.
North of the Capitol stands the Academy, one of the most elegantly
constructed buildings in the city. It consists of free stone, 3 stories
high, and 90 feet of front.
The City Hall, fronting the foot of Washington street, and near the
Capitol square, is a costly edifice of white marble, displaying much taste
in its structure, and is ornamental to the part of the city in which it
Hist. Coll. Hi. 52
410 Notes of Travelers.
stands. The dome is gilded, and is a conspicuous object at some distance
from the city.
The new State Hall, located north of the City Hall, is constructing
of white marble, and, when finished, will not be surpassed by any edifice
in the city. It will contain the offices of the secretary of state, comp-
troller, treasurer, surveyor general, attorney general, register in chancery
and clerk of the supreme court.
The Female Academy, in North Pearl street, a beautiful and classical
edifice, commanding a view of the eastern part of the city and opposite
shore of the Hudson, under its popular principal, Mr. Crittenden, receives
an extensive patronage.
The Baptist Church, on the same side of the street, and but a few
doors from the Academy, is also a very elegant structure. The pedi-
ments of both buildings projecting at suitable distances from each other,
give a very fine appearance to the street, by relieving the monotony of
the long line of dwelling-houses in the neighborhood, without materially
obstructing the view of the whole. There are also 20 other houses of
public worship, several of which exhibit much taste in their architecture,
six banks, and one of the best museums in the country.
The Merchant's Exchange, built of granite, is located on the corner
of State and North Market streets.
Hotels. — The principal hotels in Albany, are the Eagle Tavern, South
Market street ; American Hotel, State street ; Congress Hall, Capitol
square ; Mansion House, City Hotel and Temperance House, North
Market street. These are all first rate establishments, handsomely fur-
nished and well kept. On a less expensive scale, are the Fort Orange
Hotel, Columbian Hotel, and Montgomery Hall, South Market street;
and the Franklin House and Rail Road Hotel, State street. During the
sessions of the New York legislature, Albany is crowded with strangers,
and contains much of the legal talent and learning of the state. The
city is eligibly situated for trade, being a great thoroughfare for the
northern and western sections of the country.
The Albany basin, where the waters of the Erie canal unite with the
Hudson, consists of a part of the river included between the shore and
an artificial pier erected 80 feet in width and 4,300 feet in length. The
pier contains about 8 acres, and is connected with the city by draw-
bridges. It is a grand and stupendous work, on which spacious and ex-
tensive stores have been erected, and where an immense quantity of
lumber and other articles of trade are deposited. The basin covers a
surface of 32 acres.
[411 ]
ORIGIN OF THE ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
RITE IN ALBANY.
[It seems to be established beyond dispute, that this Rite was first
established in this country at Albany, in the year 1767. The institu-
tion being in a flourishing condition at this time, and embracing in its
membership all classes in the community, and the ancient lodge being
still in existence, the details of the origin and progress of the Ineffable Lodge
of Perfection is of sufficient interest to merit a place in this work. From
the proceedings of a council held at Boston, furnished to me by Mr.
Robert H. Waterman, the following particulars are copied entire, with all
the technicalities of the fraternity. It forms a portion of the address of
the presiding officer at the council held as above in 1869.]
Scarcely any greater service for the Rite could be done than the pre-
paration and publication of the history in detail of the Rite in this coun-
try. As now existing, it came immediately from several independent
sources. It was unquestionably first established in Albany, in 1767, by
Henry x\ndrew Francken. In an address delivered in 1851, 111. Bro.
Giles Fonda Yates, says :
" My intercourse in 1822 with several old Masons in the city of Al-
bany, led to the discovery that an ' Ineffable Lodge of Perfection ' had
been 'established in that ancient city on the 20th of December, 1767. I
also discovered, that not only the Ineffable, but the Superior Degrees of
our Rite, had been conferred at the same time on a chosen few, by the
founder of the Lodge, Henry A. Francken, one of the Deputies of Stephen
Morin of illustrious memory. It was not long, moreover, before I found
the orio-inal warrant of this Lodge, its book of minutes, the patents of 111.
Brothers Samuel Stringer, M. D., Jeremiah Van Rensselaer, and Peter
W. Yates, Esquires, Dep. Inspectors General under the old system ; also,
'the regulations and constitutions of the nine Commissioners,' etc., 1761,
and oth'er documents that had been left by Bro. Francken with the Albany
Brethren, when he founded their Lodge. With the concurrence of the
surviving members of said Lodge residing in Albany, Dr. Jonathan Eights
and the Hon. and R. W. Stephen Van Rensselaer, P. G. M. of the Grand
Lodge of New York, I aided in effecting its revival. The necessary pro-
ceedings were thereupon instituted to place the same under the superin-
tendence of a Grand Council of Princes of Jerusalem as required by the
old Constitutions; and said Grand Council was subsequently opened in
due form in said city."
This statement of 111. Bro. Yates has been called in question : but I
have had the gratification of inspecting documents which place the truth
of it beyond question. For this I am indebted to the zeal and energy of
111. Robert H Waterman, 32°, of Albany, and the courtesy of Bro. John
W. Bay, 33°, of the same city. I deem a full history of that Lodge worthy
412 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Albany.
of your attention ; and you will pardon me, therefore, for referring to it
at some length.
The following is a copy of the original warrant :
an QT (Illuminated)
L^^- ^-J 1 Triangle, f
By the Glory of the Grand Architect of the Universe.
LUX EX TENEBRIS.
Unitas, Concordia Fratrum.
At the East where shines the Great Light and where reigns Silence, Concord and Peace the 29th
of the ninth Month, called Kislen 7767, A. M. 5528, equal to 20th Dec'r, 1767.
By Virtue of a full power and authority committed to me by the Most
Illustrious, Most Respectable and Most Sublime Brother Stephen Morin,
G-rand Inspector of all Lodges relative to the Superior degrees of Masonry,
from Secret Master to the 29th degree, and confirmed by the Grand
Council of Princes of Masons, in the island of Jamaica, &c., &c., &c.,
We, Hen.-. And'w Francken, Dep'y Ins'r Gen'l of all the Superior de-
grees of Masons in the West Indies and North America, have duly exa-
mined and found worthy our dear Brethren William Gamble, Francis
Joseph Von Pfister, Thomas Swords, Thomas Lynott, and Richard Cart-
wriaht, and find them well qualified in the mysteries of Masonry, to the
14th degree known by us to be the highest degree of ancient masonry by
the name of Perfection of Masonry. Now know ye that in consequence
of such power we have constituted and by these presents we do constitute
our said worthy Brethren William Gamble, Francis Joseph Von Pfister,
Thomas Swords, Thomas Lynott, and Richard Cartwright into a Regular
Lodge of Perfection, by the name of Inefi'able ; to be held at the City of
Albany, in the Province of New York ; whereof by these presents we
appoint (p?'o temfore) our worthy Brother William Gamble to officiate as
Master, with power to appoint his ofiicers until another Master shall be
appointed by virtue of an instrument in writing, under our hand and seal
for that purpose, to proceed to initiate the younger Brethren into every
degree of said high degrees as they shall be found worthy to the 14th
degree, or Perfection, having a due care and regard never to give more
than one degree at a time, to regulate themselves according to their well
calculated laws and regulations, to be approved of and signed by me their
founder ; taking special care to admit none who have not been or are
officers of a regular constituted lodge, and that their number never exceed
27 members in all, who shall be residents in this Province, but with a
power to keep said number up. provided death, absence from this province,
or a removal of 25 leagues shall render it impracticable for any particular
member or members to give due attendance. That in case of our removal
from this province we authorize the said members of said Lodge of Per-
fection, named the Inefi'able, to choose every year their own Master, (and
he his officers), by a majority of votes. Further that said Lodge of Per-
fection, at all times shall pay due obedience to our mandates and the
mandates of the Grand Council of Princes of Masons, (if any established
in this province), and transmit quarterly to us a list of the members and
their qualities with every transaction of note : and in case they do find
and should conclude on any Articles for the benefit of said Lodge, such
articles are to be sent to us by petition, and if found beneficial shall be
granted under our hand and seal. And further, that the above-named
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Albany. 413
Lodge, the Ineffable, shall fully confirm and behave themselves to this
our Constitution and Patent, to which I have set my hand and seal at
arms with the Grand Seal of the Perfection of Masonry, in the place
where the greatest of Treasures are deposited, the be-
holding of which fills us with comfort, joy and acknow-
[l. s.] ledgment of all that's good and great.
Done near the B. B. at New York, the Day and Year
above written.
Hen'y And'w Francken,
. Sov'n Pr'nce of Masons,
Dep'y Gr'd Insp'r Gen'l."
I copy, also, the patent of Jeremiah Van Rensselaer :
health, stability, and power.
By the Glory of the Grand Architect of the Universe.
LUX EX TENEBRIS.
From The East of the Grand Court of the most puissant Council, of
the most Valiant Princes, and Sublime Masons of the Royall Secret &c.,
&c., &c., under the celestial canopy of the Zenith of 41 Degrees, SOm's
N. L.
To our Illustrious and most Valiant Brothers, Knights, and Princes of
free, accepted, and perfect Masons of all degrees over the Hemispheres
Greeting :
We Henry Andrew Francken, Gr'd El't Perf 't and Sub'm Mason,
Kn'tof the East, and Pi-ince of Jerusalem, &c., &c., &c.. Patriarch No-
achite. Sovereign Ko't of the Sun and K — H, &c., &c., &c.. Deputy Gr'd
Insp'r General, over all Lodges, Chapters, Councills, and Grand Councils
of the Superior degrees of Antient, and Modern Masonry on the Globe,
by Patent.
From the Gr'd Council of Princes of Masons at Kingston, in the
Island of Jamaica, &c., &c., &c., under the Special protection of the most
puissant Princes, and in Their Stead Do Certifie, and attest to all Free
and Valiant Princes of free and accepted Masons, &c., &c., &c.. That we
have duly examined our worthy Brother Jeremiah Van Rensselaer, Na-
tive of Schenectady in the Province of New York, now an Inhabitant of
the City of Albany, in the said Province, and find him an Expert Master
of the Blue Lodge, and having Given us the most Solid proofs of his
fervency, constancy, and zeal in the Support of the Royal Craft, and of
his Submission to the Supreme Tribunal of the Sovereign princes of the
Royal Secret, &c., &c., &c., We have Initiated him Royal Arch, Gr'd
El't Perf't and Sublime Mason, Kn't of the East, and Prince of Jeru-
salem, &c., &c., and Sovereign Kn't of the Sun. We Therefore, Pray all
the Respectable Brethren, Knights, and Princes of Masons, to receive our
said Dear Brother, Jeremiah Van Rensselaer, in his Respt'e Qualities
and to entertain him favorably in every thing Relative to them. We
promise to have the same Regard, to those who shall present themselves
to Our Lodge and Gr'd Council, furnished with Proper, and Authentick
Titles.
To Which, We Henry Andrew Francken have heretofore Subscribed our
name, and affixed our Seal at Arms in the Place where the greatest of
Treasures are deposited, the Beholding of which fills us with comfort, Joy
and Acknowledgment of all that is Great and Good, near the B. B.
414 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Albany.
This Fourtli day of the ninth month called Sevan of the year 7768 of
the restor'n 2299, Equall to the 1st June 1768.
Hen'y And'w Francken, Pr'ce of Masons,
[l. s .] Dep'y Gr'd Insp'r Greneral."
The original Book of Minutes, extends from 1767 to 1775. It opens
with a memorandum reciting what had transpired previously to forming
the Lodge. I copy the following :
" Memorandum.
About the 7th October, 1767, Mess's Pfister and Gamble were intro-
duced at New York to Mr. Henry Andrew Francken, who a day or two
after by Authority invested in him Initiated them in the 11 degrees of
Ancient Masonry, from the Secret Master being the fourth to the Perfec-
tion which is the 14th and known to be the utmost limits of Symbolick
Masonry.
About a week after the above date Mr. Francken conferred on them
the 2 first Degrees of Modern Masonry, or Masonry Revived, and pro-
posed to them that if they chose he would erect A Lodge of Perfection at
Albany and appoint Wm. Gamble Master thereof (pro tempore) until Sir
Wm. Johnson should have the refusal of it; they thankfully accepted of
his offer, on which gave them a Draft of a Constitution whereof a fair
draft was to be made when they arrived in Albany, and five Brethren
should be Initiated into the 14th Degr's about the Latter end of October.
Mr. Swords and Lynot were Introduced to Mr. Francken by Wm. Gam-
ble who conferred on them the degrees to perfection which Completed the
Number to 4 ; and as Mr Sword's residence was at a considerable distance
from Albany, Mr. Francken gave the above 4 a dispensation to Initiate at
Albany, Brothers Cartwright and Cuyler.
Mr. Richard Cartwright was initiated in consequence of the above dis-
pensation the 6th December, and considering of the Inconvenience of Mr.
Cuyler's situation that he could not give that punctual attendance which
will be absolutely necessary in the Infancy of the Lodge, it was agreed
that Mr. Wm. Gamble should write Mr. Francken for a Dispensation in
favor of Mr. Stringer, and at the same time Inclosed him A fair copy of
the Constitution to be signed and sealed by him. By the same post wrote
to him for sundry Jewels, which I repeated in A letter of the 14th De-
cember, in which Letter A Copy of the By-laws of Union Lodge was
Inclosed with some additional Articles for the the Ineffable Body, and a
Letter from Bro. Cartwright to Mr. Wetherhead of New York, wherein
Mr. Francken has credit for £8.10, being the cost of the following Arti-
cles, p'r advice of Mr. Francken on the 5th Decemb'r
One Seal for the Ineffable Lodge, £2.10
Two do. for Mr. Francken as the founder of our Lodge,
which we made him a present of, 5.00
K Register Book of our Lodge, 1.00
£8.10
Which sum the Brethren who have received prompt Initiation are to
pay share and share alike. Said Letter to Mr. Wetherhead Likewise con-
Ancient Accented Scottish Rite in Albany. 415
tained a credit for Mr. Francken for whatever Jewels and Necessary the
Lodge may write for ; the Jewels already ordered are viz :
For Pfister, Gramble — 2 Sabres and 2 Aprons. Swords Lynott, Cart-
wright, Cuyler Stringer — 5 Jewels of Perfection, and six Sets of Jewels
for Candidates of the 4 Deg'r. Wrote at the same time for Raising a
Worthy Master to the Degree of Perfection to serve the Lodge in the
Capacity of Tyler, proposing to allow him 4s, for each lodge he Tyles,
and a Dollar from each person who shall attain the Degr. of Perfection
in this Body.
On Saturday evening the 19th December, 1767.
Received a dispensation from Mr. Francken for Initiating Brother
Sam'l Stringer into the Highest Degrees of Ancient Masonry. Accord-
ingly the next evening he was regularly raised to the degree of Perfection
in the presence of Wm. Gramble, Fr. Pfister and Rich'd Cartwright.
Wrote Mr. Francken the 21st Decem'r an answer to his of the 11th
and 14th, and inclosed him a petition in favor of Lieut. Augustine Pre-
vost, to have him consent to Initiate him in the several degrees of Ancient
Masonry as far as the Perfection.
Saturday, the 26th December.
Received from Mr Francken p'r Teller the post the following articles,
viz :
5 Jewels of Perfection, cost, £8.15.0
6 Triangles, 3.00.0
2 Sabres, 3.10.0
£15.05.0
And A Seal 1 for the Ineffable Lodge, cost, £2.10.0
Also advice that he had received the 2 Seals which were presented him
by our Body, which Seals cost, £5.0.0
Mr. Francken sent us by same Conveyance our Constitution Signed
and Sealed.
Monday the 28th, the members of the Ineffable Body that were in town
went in Procession with their Brethren of Union Lodge : the members
were Bro. Stringer, Bro. Lynott, Bro. Cartwright, Bro. Gamble and Bro.
Pfister.
The Order of Procession was — Tyler, Music, Apprentices, Fellow Craft,
2 Deacons, Masters, Past Masters, Wardens, Secretary, Master, Masons 9
Degree, Masons 14 Degree, Princes of Jerusalem and 2 Stewards.
On Saturday, the 2d Janu'ry, 1768, Brother Jeremiah Van Rensselaer
gave Bro. Gamble a petition for the Master &c. of the Ineffable Lodge,
praying to be Initiated into the highest degrees of Ancient Masonry, to
be laid before the Body the first time they meet.
The same day received a Letter from ^Ir. Francken inclosing Bro. Pre-
vost's petition Granted. He likewise Inclosed the Laws of Ineffable
Lodge, signed and sealed. The members in town were Immediately As-
' The original seal is still in existence, and now in the possession of Mr. R. H.
Waterman, and is said by engravers to be of very superior workmanship.
416 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Albany,
sembled and the Bye Laws opened and read to the General Satisfaction
all present.
On Sunday, 3d Janu'ry, Bro. Henry Cuyler was Initiated as far as Per-
fection, in presence of Wm. Gamble, F. J. V. Pfister, and Richard Cart-
wright'j when Thursday, the 7th instant was appointed for the formal
opening of the Lodge of Perfection.
Tuesday, 5th Janu'ry, wrote Mr. Fraucken an answer to his 3 favors of
the 14th and the 21st ult'o, and the 2Sth following acknowledged the
receipt of the Constitution, the Jewels and Bye Laws, desiring him not to
Express any more Jewels than what may be in hand as we can get them
made here. Acquainted him with our Procession. Inclosed him a Peti-
tion from the Body in favor of Bro. J. Van Rensselaer ; acquainted him
with the Raising Bro. Cuyler, and that the Lodge was to be formally
opened on Thursday next.
The same day at 12 o'clock, we Initiated Bro. Henry Beazly into the
4th degree of Masonry Agreeable to the Laws, Gratis to Serve the Body
in quality of Tyler, in the Presence of Bro. Gamble, Bro. Pfister, Bro.
Stringer, and Bro. Cartwright.
The Expenses were as viz :
For the 1st five Steps, £2.10.0
Triangle, 0.10.0
Ivory Key, 0.08.0
Apron and Order, 20s. 6d., Tyler, 4s., 1.05.6
£4.13.6
Bro Prevost's dues Br't forward, £4.13.6
of which he paid at same time, 3.05.0
Remains due, £1.08.6
Bought of John Glen, 3 y'ds Black Strouds at 10s 8d p'r y'd, £1.12.0
and 6th Janu'ry paid him p'r Receipt.
The 9th Bespoke of Jacob G. Lansing a Jewel of Perfection, for the
Tyler a Triangle of 4th degree and a Jewel of 5th by way of Experiment.
Lent him a Jewel of Perfection for a Pattern ; the same day Bespoke of
Stephen March four Colums for Lodge of, P. Master; in the evening the
s'd Stephen March, a native of Newark in the Jersey, and a Carpenter by
trade gave a Petition to be laid before the Lodge at their first meeting;
praying to be Initiated into the' highest degree of Ancient Masonry.
The 11th wrote Mr. Francken, and acquainted him we had communi-
cated his proposals to Sir William Johnson, and that he might expect his
sentiments the Next post. Inclosed him a Petition in favor of Bro. Ste-
phen March, and acquainted him we had Bespoke Collums for the P't
Master's Lodge, and by way of Experiment a Jewel of Pefc'n, of S't M'r
and of Perf t M'r, and promised to acquaint him with the price and
quality. ""
Albany, 11th Janu'ry, 1768.
Lodge in due form of Perf 'n. Present — William Gamble, Thomas
Lynott, Richard Cartwright, Henry Cuyler, Samuel Stringer and Thomas
Beazly, Tyler. Absent — Francis J. V. Pfister, Thomas Swords, Au-
gustine Prevost.
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Albany. 417
The Constitution, Dispensation, Laws, and the founders Instruction to
the Master ware read, as Likewise a proposal to the Union Lodge that
the Ineffable Body should have a Joint Right into the Intended Building
to which they are principle subscribers.
The Master appointed his Officers viz :
Samuel Stringer, S'r G. W., Thomas Lynott, Jun. Gr. W., Richard
Cartwright, Gr. Treas'r, Henry Cuyler, Gr. Sec'y, Thomas Swords, Au-
gustine Prevost, Gr. Stewards.
It was proposed that the members of this Body should contribute its
support, 20s. p'r an'm and agreed to; it was Likewise proposed that a
member desirous of Being raised faster than the Laws allow, and under a
Necessity of Leving the Province should pay for each degree to the Il-
lustrious Knights 20s., for the R. Arch 40s. and for the Perfection
£3.0.0 and agreed to.
It was also proposed that a member in Case of a Procession if in town
and able to walk and refuses to Joyn in the Solemnity shall pay a fine of
£3.4.0. Agreed to.
It was proposed that a candidate shall pay' 50s. at his Admission for
the first 5 steps from S't M. to the Int. of Building, 40s. on his Initiation
into the 9th degr. for that and the 3 following steps to the Illustr's
Knt's, and 50s. on receiving the degree of royal arch, for that and the
Perfection.
Being on the whole, £7.0.0
And to the Tyler, , 0.8.0
£7.8.0
It was then proposed that the members of this Body shall pay Bro.
Cartwright Is. each for the use of the Room and fire every Lodge Night,
and that the Body shall provide their own Candles and have the use of
one Closet entirely — likewise, it shall be at his own cost.
It was unanimously agreed the Monday night of every week shall be
the ordinary Lodge night, at 6 o'clock during the winter.
Each member paid his dues to the Grand Treasurer for the am't of his
Order Jewels and other matters viz :
Gamble, £5.1.7^
Pfister, : 5.7.4J
Swords, , 5.4.0^
Lynott, ^. 5.4.0
Cartwright, 5.4.0
Cuyler, 5.L3J
Stringer, 5. 5.1 J
£36.7.6
The Gr. Treas'ry has remitted to New York to pay for Jewels, £23.12.0
Lodge closed till Monday next.
Albany, 18th Jan'y, 1768.
Lodge of fourth degree in Due Form. Broth'r Jeremiah Van Rensse-
laer was Initiated into this degree agreeable to Bro. Francken's Grant,
in presence of V/illiam Gamble, Francis Pfister, Richard Cartwright,
Thomas Lynott, Sam'l Stringer, Augustine Prevost.
Hist. Coll. iii. 53
416 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Albany.
sembled and the Bye Laws opened and read to the General Satisfaction
all present.
On Sunday, 3d Janu'ry, Bro. Henry Cuyler was Initiated as far as Per-
fection, in presence of Wm. Gamble, F. J. V. Pfister, and Richard Cart-
wright^ when Thursday, the 7th instant was appointed for the formal
opening of the Lodge of Perfection.
Tuesday, 5th Janu'ry, wrote Mr. Francken an answer to his 3 favors of
the 14th and the 21st ult'o, and the 2Sth following acknowledged the
receipt of the Constitution, the Jewels and Bye Laws, desiring him not to
Express any more Jewels than what may be in hand as we can get them
made here. Acquainted him with our Procession. Inclosed him a Peti-
tion from the Body in favor of Bro. J. Van Rensselaer ; acquainted him
with the Raising Bro. Cuyler, and that the Lodge was to be formally
opened on Thursday next.
The same day at 12 o'clock, we Initiated Bro. Henry Beazly into the
4th degree of Masonry Agreeable to the Laws, Gratis to Serve the Body
in quality of Tyler, in the Presence of Bro. Gamble, Bro. Pfister, Bro.
Stringer, and Bro. Cartwright.
The Expenses were as viz :
For the 1st five Steps, £2.10.0
Triangle, 0.10.0
Ivory Key, 0.08.0
Apron and Order, 20s. 6d., Tyler, 4s., 1.05.6
£4.13.6
Bro Prevost's dues Br't forward, £4.13.6
of which he paid at same time, 3.05.0
Remains due, £1.08.6
Bought of John Glen, 3 y'ds Black Strouds at 10s 8d p'r y'd, £1.12.0
and 6th Janu'ry paid him p'r Receipt.
The 9th Bespoke of Jacob G. Lansing a Jewel of Perfection, for the
Tyler a Triangle of 4th degree and a Jewel of 5th by way of Experiment.
Lent him a Jewel of Perfection for a Pattern ; the same day Bespoke of
Stephen March four Colums for Lodge of, P. Master; in the evening the
s'd Stephen March, a native of Newark in the Jersey, and a Carpenter by
trade gave a Petition to be laid before the Lodge at their first meeting;
praying to be Initiated into the highest degree of Ancient Masonry.
The 11th wrote Mr. Francken, and acquainted him we had communi-
cated his proposals to Sir William Johnson, and that he might expect his
sentiments the Next post. Inclosed him a Petition in favor of Bro. Ste-
phen March, and acquainted him we had Bespoke Collums for the P't
Master's Lodge, and by way of Experiment a Jewel of Pefc'n, of S't M'r
and of Perf't M'r, and promised to acquaint him with the price and
quality. "*
Albany, 11th Janu'ry, 1768.
Lodge in due form of Perf'n. Present — William Gamble, Thomas
Lynott, Richard Cartwright, Henry Cuyler, Samuel Stringer and Thomas
Beazly, Tyler. Absent — Francis J. V, Pfister, Thomas Swords, Au-
gustine Prevost.
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Albany. 417
The Constitution, Dispensation, Laws, and the founders Instruction to
the Master ware read, as Likewise a proposal to the Union Lodge that
the Ineffable Body should have a Joint Right into the Intended Building
to which they are principle subscribers.
The Master appointed his Officers viz :
Samuel Stringer, S'r G. W., Thomas Lynott, Jun. Gr. W., Richard
Cartwright, Gr. Treas'r, Henry Cuyler, Gr. Sec'y, Thomas Swords, Au-
gustine Prevost, Gr. Stewards.
It was proposed that the members of this Body should contribute its
support, 20s. p'r an'm and agreed to; it was Likewise proposed that a
member desirous of Being raised faster than the Laws allow, and under a
Necessity of Leving the Province should pay for each degree to the Il-
lustrious Knights 20s., for the R. Arch 40s. and for the Perfection
£3.0.0 and agreed to.
It was also proposed that a member in Case of a Procession if in town
and able to walk and refuses to Joyn in the Solemnity shall pay a fine of
£3.4.0. Agreed to.
It was proposed that a candidate shall pay' 50s. at his Admission for
the first 5 steps from S't M. to the Int. of Building, 40s. on his Initiation
into the 9th degr. for that and the 3 following steps to the Illustr's
Knt's, and 50s. on receiving the degree of royal arch, for that and the
Perfection.
Being on the whole, £7.0.0
And to the Tyler, 0.8.0
£7.8.0
It was then proposed that the members of this Body shall pay Bro.
Cartwright Is. each for the use of the Room and fire every Lodge Night,
and that the Body shall provide their own Candles and have the use of
one Closet entirely — likewise, it shall be at his own cost.
It was unanimously agreed the Monday night of every week shall be
the ordinary Lodge night, at 6 o'clock during the winter.
Each member paid his dues to the Grand Treasurer for the am't of his
Order Jewels and other matters viz :
Gamble, £5.1.7^
Pfister, : 5.7.4i
Swords, , 5.4.0^
Lynott, ^. 5.4.0
Cartwright, 5.4.0
Cuyler, 5.L3J
Stringer, 5. 5.1 J
£36.7.6
The Gr. Treas'ry has remitted to New York to pay for Jewels, £23.12.0
Lodge closed till Monday next.
Albany, 18th Jan'y, 1768.
Lodge of fourth degree in Due Form. Broth'r Jeremiah Van Rensse-
laer was Initiated into this degree agreeable to Bro. Prancken's Grant,
in presence of Vi^illiam Gamble, Francis Pfister, Richard Cartwright,
Thomas Lynott, Sam'l Stringer, Augustine Pi-evost.
Hist. Coll. in. 53
418 Ancient Accevted Scottish Rite in Albany.
Albany, 1st February, 1768.
*******
The same day wrote Mr. Francken to purchase 10 pair of the Best
Brass Candlesticks, to be ready with the first Sloop.
The 11th Rec'd a Letter from Mr. Francken, Inclosing 4 Ivory Keys.
Albany, 23d Febru'ry, 1768.
Lodge of 5th Degree due form. Present — William Gamble, Francis
Pfister, Rich'd Cartwright, Samuel Stringer, Augustus Prevost, Jer.
Van Eensselaer, Henry Beasely.
Bro. Jer. Van Rensselaer was Raised to the degree of P't Master this
evening and is to be charged with his dues of this degree £1.7.0.
It was agreed that a proposal from Mr. Peter Sharp to Build a Lodge
house agreeably to a plan Laid before the Lodge this night should be ac-
cepted at £300; and Bro. Gamble, Stringer and Rensselaer engaged to
contract for the same upon the Lodge engaging to endemnify them as
fast as the money towards erecting the said Building comes in, the direc-
tion whereof they are to have. Lodge closed till Monday next.
Febr'y 27, Br. Sam'l Stringer paid Union Lodge for the deed of the
Lot to Build the Lodge on, ...' £4.0.0
Albany, 7th May, 1768.
Lodge in due Form. This night by Dispensation from the Founder,
dated 28th April, Br's Rennselaer, March and Beaseley were raised to the
sublime degree of perfection by William Gamble, in the presence of Sam-
uel Stringer, who was likewise present last night. Lodge Closed.
Ascension Day, Albany, May 12th, 1768.
The Corner Stone of the Foundation of the Ineffable Lodge was Laid,i
for which purpose the Body went in Procession.
' This, so far as we now recollect, was the first masonic Lodge House ever built
in America. The corner-stone was laid on the 12th of the following May. On
the 24th of June in the same year, the members of the lodge dined together, at
which were present as visitors Henry A. Francken, Dr. John Constable, and three
others, making in all a company of fifteen.
The location of this building was on the north-west corner of Maiden lane and
Lodge street, and fronted on Maiden lane. The lodge still owns the premises,
eighty feet square, and have leased it for a term of years to St. Peter's parish at a
ground rent of $500 a year. The following particulars relating to the conveyance
of the lot by the corporation to the lodge, are found in the minutes of the common
council of 1766. See also Hist. Collections of Albany, vol. i, p. 171, et seq., as follows :
At a Common Council held at the City Hall on Saturday 18th October, 1766.
Resolved by this Board that the Mayor in behalf of the Corporation sign the
following Deeds, viz., one to Peter Binneway for one hundred and eighty-seven
acres of wood land adjoining the line of Saratoga Pattent, as also one to Samuel
Stringer, for a Lott of Ground on the Hill near the Fort adjoining the English
Burying Place.
At a Common Council held for the City of Albany at the City Hall of the said
City on the first of April 1768. A Petition being presented to this Board is as
follows :
To the worshipfull Mayor, Alderman and Commonalty of the City of Albany, in
Common Council,
The Petition of Samuel Stringer Humbly Sheweth, That on Mr Bleeckers
measuring the Lot lately granted by the Corporation to Samuel Striuger, situated
between the Fort and Hospital and adjoining to the English Burying Place, there
appeared to be still vacant about eleven feet on the east side of sd Lot between it
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Albany. 419
Albany, St.John's Day, 24th June, 1768.1
Lodge of p]nter'd Apprentice. Present — William Gamble, Samuel
Stringer, William Hogan, Tho's Smith Diamond, Thomas Swords, Thomas
Lynott, Jer. Van Rennselaer, Rich'd Cartwright, Stephen March, Henry
and the street laid out parallel to it, Your Petitioner therefore being greatly
Pinched in Ground to erect the intended Building on, which building the work-
man are now actually employed iu and by Contract is to be finished by the 24tli
of June next Prays that the said Eleven feet or as many as shall be found vacant
may be included in the aforesaid Grant and confirmed to him without any addi-
tional Quit rent, as that is supposed to be already greater in Proportion than is
paid for any Lot besides in the City and the Building being for Publick use and
in no wase lucrative to those concerned, Your Petitioner further prays, that as the
time in which the aforesaid building is to be finished is limited, it may be taken
as soon as possible into consideration, and he will for ever pray.
Saml Stringer.
Besohed by this Board that there shall be granted to the said Samuel Stringer,
Six feet along the East part of the said Lott heretofore granted to 'him and to
contain the Seventy feet in length northerly along his said Lott and that the
Mayor sign his hand for that purpose under the Deed where this addition is to be
inserted.
At a Common Council held for the City of Albany at the City Hall of the said
City on Monday the llth of July 1768, A Petition of "the Minister, Church Wardens
and Vestry of St. Peters Church in the said City being represented to this Board
which is in the following manner :
To the Worshipfull Mayor Eecorder and Commonalty of the City of Albany in
Common Council convened
The Petition of the Minister Church Wardens and Vestry of St. Peters Church
in the City Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioners intend when their circum-
stances will permit, to erect a Parsonage House for their Minister, and would
willingly in season secure as proper and commodious a Scituation for that purpose
as they can and if possible of such an exteat and bigness as to afford a small spot
for a Glebe and having fixed in their own minds upon a piece of Ground belonging
to this Board that in some measure may be answerable for the intended desifi^n
being the vacancy scituated between the Free Masons building and the street
leading down past the Hospital in rear adjoining to the Burial place of the said
Church May it therefore please the Gentlemen of this Board to grant unto your
Petitioners the said piece of Ground for the use aforesaid, And your Petitioners as
in duty bound will ever pray &c
Harry Mo>^ro Mini' Christopher Hegerman,
Daniel Hewson JunR John Barckxey, '
WiLLM Benson, Cornelius Cadmus,
Isaac Fryer.
7th August 1781.
Bro McClellan moved the im that Bi-o Wendell draw a conveyance for the Lot
of Ground and Lodge Room built thereon from Bro Stringer a member of this
body to Brother Van Rensselaer, John Lansing Jr. & R McClellan Trustees of the
Lodge, agreeable to a resolution entrd by this body the 6*^ February ^781.
21st September 1791
On Motion a Committee of Three be appointed for the purchasing the Lot west
of the Lodge & a small gore of Land on the north and also one east to the line of
Lodge Street belonging to St. Peters Church Bros McClellan Prichard & Phil s.
Van Rensselaer were appointed accordingly.
25tli September 1791
Committee appointed last Lodge night for the purchase of the ground adjoining
the Lodge report they have purchased the same for £100.
Resolved the Conveyance of the same be made to the said Committee in trust
for the Lodge.
■ In 1768, Master's Lodge No. 3, (York Rite) was organized at Albany, and has
continued in uninterrupted existence, to the present time. With this" body, the
Lodge of Perfection has been from the beginning on terms of intimacy." The
420 Ancient Accepted Scottish Mite in Albany.
Beasley. Visitors — Our Rt. Worp'l Founder Henry Andrew Francken,
Doctor John Constable, James Phyn, William Pemberton, Daniel Shaw.
Went in Procession to Church where an excellent Discourse was
Preached by the Revr'd Mr. Munro, and from thence to Brother Cart-
wright's where the Body dined, and Proceeded from thence to the Lodge
and Closed. Dinner bill unp'd £6.5.0.
Albany, 27th March, 1769.
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Bro. Samuel Stringer produced to the Lodge a Warrant from our
Worp'l Founder, Constituting him a Dep'y Gr'd Inspector, which was
read and admitted of by the Body.
Johnson Hall, April 12, 1769.
Bro. Sir William Johnson was by Dispensation from our Worshipful
Founder raised to the Sublime Degr. of Perfection in presence of Bro's
Stringer and Gamble, and signed the Bye-Laws. Sir Wm. Johnson paid
to Br. Gamble 6 half Joanne's £19.4.0.
Albany, 3d Sept'r, 1770.
Lodge in due Form. Present — Samuel Stringer, Jer. Van Rensselaer,
James Bain, David Smith, Henry Beasley. Absent — William Gamble.
Bro. Stringer Dep'y Insp'r acquainting the Body that he had received
an order from the Founder to transmit the minutes of the Lodge and the
State thereof to be forwarded to Berlin, in order that minutes and ac-
counts might regularly enter'd and Posted in their proper Books pur-
chased for that use, which has hitherto totally neglected. The Tiler is
ordered to wait on Bro. Gamble, who has them in Possession, with Bro.
Stringer's Compliments, and request that he would send them. His an-
swer to the Tyler was he would bring them himself, which he has not
done."
This minute book, the charter, and other documents have for many
years been in the hands of Bro. John W. Bay, of Albany. He married
a grand-daughter of Dr. Samuel Stringer, (who died in 1817), and has
occupied the house in which Dr. Stringer lived.
As early as 1827, Bro. Bay was connected with this Lodge, and in
1841 was at the head of it, and in 1745 was a member of the Supreme
Council. (See Freemason s May., vol., iv, p. 319). The Lodge afterwards
suspended labor ; and was revived in 1866.
Thus these documents are found in the custody of the proper person,
whether we consider his official character, or his family connection with
Dr. Stringer.
The intrinsic evidence is sufficient to establish the authenticity of these
documents; but, happily, we are not limited to this: we have evidence
from other sources.
Master's Lodge, No. 2 (York Rite), was organized in Albany in 1768,
and has continued in uninterrupted existence to the present time. Wil-
members of both bodies united in their contributions towards the building of the
new liall above referred to, and which was occupied by them both, when completed,
as appears from the following Article from the original By-Laws of the
Master's Lodge.
" Art. 3rd. — The Body shall continue to meet once every week and that on
Monday's in Building being erected by our Brethren of the ' Ineffable Lodge of
Perfection ' (as p'r written Agreement made between the Two Bodies dated the
March, 1768.) As long as any three Members shall choose it shall be held there."
Ancient Accepted Scottish Mite in Albany. 421
Ham Gamble was its first Master, and Samuel Stringer and Jeremiah Van
Rensselaer its first Wardens. In June, 1768, Stringer was elected Mas-
ter, and so continued till 1781, except during 1775.
In 176G, Samuel Stringer purchased of the city a lot upon which it
was intended to build a lodge room. The records of the city show that a
petition was presented by him on the first day of April A. D. 1768, for
an addition to the lot, in which he says that the workmen are already
employed on the building which " by contract is to be finished by the
24th of June next '^ * * " the building being for publick use."
Among the documents shown to me is a subscription on parchment, of
which the following is a copy :
We, the subscribers, do give the sums opposite our Respective names towards
completing a House now Building at Albany for the accomodation of the IneiFa-
ble Lodge and the Masters No. 2, of Free Accepted Masons.
Names. Sums.
Frederick W. Heckt.. . . £3.5.0 paid.
Thomas Swords, 5.0 paid.
Col. John Reid, 5.0 paid.
Jno. Farrell, 5.0 paid.
Names. Sums.
William Gamble, £5.0 paid.
Francis Pfister, 5.0 paid.
Samuel Stringer, 10.0 paid.
Jacob Gr. Lansing, 5.0 paid.
Jeremiah Van Rensselaer, 10.0 paid.
Thomas Lynott, 5.0 paid.
Peter Schuyler, 5.0 paid.
Thomas S. Diamond^... 5.0 paid.
Stephen March, 5.0 paid.
Thomas Shipboy, 3.4.0 paid.
It bears the following endorsement :
" Such well disposed Brethern as choose to contribute as within will
please to pay their Benefactions to Bro. Sharp.
Signed William Gamble, Master.
Samuel Stringer,
Jeremiah Van Rensselaer,
Wardetis.
There are fourteen signatures to the subscription many of which (as
well as those of the endorsement) are recognized at this day as the genu-
ine signatures of the subscribers. They all are undoubtedly genuine, but
some of them are not as well known as the others. This document is not
dated ; but as Gamble was Master, and Stringer and Van Rensselaer War-
dens only from its first organization till June, 1768, the subscription
must have been made before the latter date.
The following are a portion of the original By-Laws of Master's Lodge :
Art. 3rd. — The Body shall continue to meet once every week and
that on Mondays in Building being erected by our Brethren of the ' In-
efi"able Lodge of Perfection' (as p'r written Agreement made between the
Two Bodies dated the March 1768.) As long as any three Members
shall choose it shall be held there.
Art. 4. — In consideration of the many Advantages and Conveniences
this Body will enjoy by virtue of the above mentioned agreement, the
Dues of Initiation and of Brothers, joining, as well as of transient Breth-
ren advanced together with Quarter Dues and Fines and all other monies
except what the Body may acquire to defray the Contingent Expences,
shall go to the IneflPable Body towards paying the expence of the Build-
ing, untill the same shall be entirely paid for and no longer And after-
wards the Dues of Entrance, of Brothers joining and transient Brethren
advanced, together with Legacies, are to compose a Charity Fund, to be
let out upon the best security; and the Interest^ thereof, if any applied
to such Charitable purposes as the Body shall think fit, &C.5 &c.
422 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Albany.
Art. 5. — Every Member of this Body, except sncli as are exempted
by agreement with the Ineffable Lodge, shall pay quarterly towards its
support."
The following are extracts from the records of Master's Lodge :
" January 9, 1771_. — Proposed that this body shall meet for the
future every other Monday commencing from Monday next in conformity
to a verbal proposal from the Ineffable Lodge to hold their Lodges on
every other Monday that does not interfere with this, and that said
bodies so continue to meet until the Ineffable body have occasion to meet
on every Monday as usual, when this body shall again meet on every
other Wednesday as before, and that the conformity shall subsist until
the body shall think proper to discontinue it. The same was agreed to
and ordered to be minuted accordingly."
"23d June, 1777. — The Lodge took into consideration .the propriety
of uniting the funds of the Ineffable Lodge and Master's Lodge, and
ordered that Brothers Stringer, Gransvoort, Vernor and Gansvoort, Jr.,
be a Committee for the regulating the funds and make a report thereon
to this body next Lodge night.
* * * * * *
" August 2, 1790. — On motion of Br. Gansvoort, seconded by Bro.
Ellison, Bros. T. Ellison and P. S. Van Rensselaer were appointed a
Committee to take such measures as to them shall seem expedient to
examine into the situation of the Ineffable Lodge connected with this
Lodge, and make report next regular Lodge night."
" Sept. 6, 1790. — Bros. Van Rensselaer and Ellison, from the Com-
mittee appointed last regular Lodge night, reported — That they had
seen Brother Stringer's dispensation which fully authorized him to grant the
like dispensation to other brethren so as to open Ineffable Lodges."
" August 6, 1792. — Resolutions passed in this Lodge in the year
1777 respecting certain differences at that time subsisting between this
Lodge and Union Lodge were read. Br. Richard Lush informs the
Lodge that previous to the late Revolution, a procession was had in
Schenectady, that Peter W. Yates was summoned by the Ineffable Lodge
to attend with them, and that he refused to obey; that he had about the
same time on a visit at Mr. Ab'm Eights spoken something derogatory of
the Ineffable degrees of Masonry : that consequently Mr. Eights had
informed this lodge of the same, and that Henry Van Wort being a
witness of the same was called into this lodge and examined, but answered
nothing.
Brs. Stringer and Jer. V. Rensselaer confirm the same and affirm
that Peter W. Yates had violated an obligation in one of the sublime
degrees, and that in consequence of the conduct of Mr. Yates in the above
mentioned particulars he was excluded Master's Lodge.
Brothers Ten Broeck, Verner and McClellan were appointed a Com-
mittee to interrogate Messrs. Eights and Jacob J. Lansing respecting the
same subject.
Bro. Ten Broeck from the Committee reports that, having interrogated
Brothers Eights and Lansing, both confirm the information of Bros. Lush,
Stringer and Van Rensselaer, saying that they perfectly recollect and
know that Peter W. Yates had violated his sacred obligations in one of
the higher degrees.
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Albany. 423
On motion of Bro. Ellison, seconded by P. S. Van Rensselaer, it was
resolved unanimously that, upon mature consideration and investigation,
the minutes and resolutions of this Lodge of the evening of April 8th,
1777, cannot be rescinded, but stand confirmed.
Ordered that a copy of the vrhole proceedings of this Lodge this even-
ing and on the 8th April 1777, be made by the Secretary and forthwith
transmitted to the Secretary of Union Lodge."
I am informed that the original records of Master's Lodge show that the
Ineffable Lodge was in existence as late as 1794. But the records of
Master's Lodge from 1795 to 1824, except for 1806, 1815 and 1816, are
lost, so that it cannot be traced further by those records.
On April 4, 1769, St. Patrick's Lodge No. 4. at Johnstown, N. Y.,held
a Funeral Lodge, which the record shows was attended by three mem-
bers of the Inefiable Lodge at Albany, one of whom was the Master.
In the order of the Procession as given in the Records, we find :
" Worshipful Master of the Ineffable Lodge;
Two Brethren of the same."
The record of May 4, 1769, says :
" The Master" (Sir William Johnson) " observed that he had received
a commission as Master of a Lodge of Superior degrees, which would
require his attendance occasionally at Albany."
On December 27, 1769, the record of the meeting (Sir William John-
son presiding), is in part as follows:
" The two Bodies, St. Patrick's and the Ineffable, with visiting Breth-
ren, went in procession to Church, where after prayers, a suitable dis-
course was read by a brother; the Bodies returned to the Lodge and
celebrated the festivities with great harmony and temperance. The form
of the procession was :
Tyler of St. Patrick's,
Entered Apprentices, pair and pair,
Fellow-Crafts,
Masters,
Past Masters,
Wardens,
Secretary and Treasurer,
Master,
Deacons,
Tyler of the Ineffable
Bre^thren, pair and pair,
Secretary
Deputy Grand Master,
The Two Grand Inspectors, viz.:
Sir William Johnson and Dr. Stringer,
Two Stewards."
On July 5, 1770, the record states :
"The Master" (Sir William Johnson) "addressed the Lodge, express-
ing his concern that the duty of Master of the Ineffable Lodge did not
render it convenient for him to continue Master of this Lodge, etc."
In accordance with this recommendation. Col. Guy Johnson was
elected Master in his stead.
It appears from the records of St. George Lodge, at Schenectady, that
on December 27, 1774, it held a celebration of the Evangelist's day to
424 Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Albany.
■which St. Patrick's Lodge, Union Lodge, Master's Lodge, and the Ineflfa-
ble Lodge of Albany were invited.
The Patent of Jer. Van Rensselaer is endorsed with his name in his
own handwriting. I herewith submit a photographic copy of it.
In 1790 (Sept. 13), Dr. Stringer gave Stephen Van Rensselaer a
Patent, which is still preserved, and of which I have a photographic copy.
The signature of Dr. Stringer is genuine, the date is in his handwriting,
and there is no doubt of the genuineness of the document. Ooe of the
seals upon it is a crowned Prussian eagle, standing on a sword, which is
the last step of a ladder of seven steps. From the fact of the issuing of
this Patent, it seems certain that the Lodge of Perfection was then in
existence.
The original seal of the Ineffable Lodge has been recovered : it is fully
identified by Bro. Bay as the one which came to him from Bro. Stringer.
Another book of minutes of this lodge (in a mutilated condition) has
recently been recovered. It has at various times suspended labor, but
its existence has been nearly continuous from its organization to the pre-
sent time.
From a manuscript letter from Moses Holbrook 33° Sov.-. Gr.-. Com.-,
of the Southern Supreme Council to Giles Fonda Yates 33°, under date
of Feb'y, 1825, I extract the following:
" With regard to seventy-five miles, I observe your charter from Br.
Francken forbids in strong terms to have them nearer. But I would have
you put it upon the footing of what will serve the good of the cause in
the long run in the best manner," &c.
******
" We shall at all times feel happy to hear from you — the oftener the
better. Accept my thanks for the copy you furnished : we had conscien-
tiously thought that Sublime Masonry was first planted in South Carolina,
but you have proved an earlier date, and truth is our object."
In 1827, the Lodge was placed under the jurisdiction of the Council of
Princes of Jerusalem at Albany, which also issued charters to other Lodges
of Perfection.
The work used by Francken is still preserved, having been transmitted
from Dr. Stringer directly to Bro. Bay.
It is scarcely possible to conceive of a stronger chain of evidence to
support an event which transpired more than one hundred years ago. The
importance of the formation of this Lodge in its bearing upon our Rite
can scarcely be overestimated.
It has also been established that a Lodge of Perfection was organized in
Philadelphia in 1781, by Solomon Bush, and constituted under a charter
in 1785. But in 1789, it seems that Bro. Bush went to Europe and took
with him the books, &c. (except the records), and in consequence the
Lodge closed its doors. A full compilation of the records prepared by
111.-. Bro. Alfred Creigh 33°, was made public in 1854 in the Mirror
and Keystone, a masonic periodical published in Philadelphia by Bro.
Leon Hyneman. The records were then in existence.
It is believed that there are many books of records, documents, &c., in
the hands of individuals, which should be deposited in our archives and
which would be of great value, if collected. Now that all branches of the
Kite, from whatever source they originated, have been united in this
Supreme Council, everything tending to throw any light upon our early
history should be scrupulously preserved.
[ 425 ]
ALBANY COUNTY IN THE YEAR 1813.
[The first edition of Spafford's Gazetteer of the State of New York, pub-
lished more than half a century ago, gives the following interesting
description of the state of the county at that period, when the nation was
carrying on a war with Great Britain, and when the project of the canals
had only begun to be agitated, and the other vast improvements since
invented and completed, were in embryo.]
Albany county is of very ancient date. In the first legislative assem-
bly of this state, then colony, in 1691, Albany county had two delegates
There were then but 9 counties, and Albany included all north of Ulster
and Dutchess. By successive subdivisions, this county is now restricted
to an area of 462 square miles, or 295,680 acres. It is bounded north by
Schenectady and Saratoga counties, east by the Hudson or Rensselaer
county, south by Greene county, and west by Schoharie county.
Topographical and Statistical Table.
Fop. Sen. Elec- Slaves. -RpTnark-s
Towns. 1810. tors. 1810. Kemaiks.
... „.^ ^ „oKfl acK OKA i Albany city, 1450 houses and stores, the
Albany City P. 0.9356 665 254 -j Capitol, 10 churches.
Bern, 5136 531 35 jBeaWam.^Helderberg Mils, an^
Bethlehem, 4430 415 137 New Scotland, Bethlehem, Norman's kill.
Coeymans, P. O. 3574 279 101 Coeymans Landing, 14 miles from Albany.
Colonie, 1406 108 30 Colonie V., inc. a borough of 245 h. & stores.
^ ., , , ,, ntnn nAo en ( Hamilton V. 56 h. & 3 glassworks 8 m.
Gmlderlandt, 2466 243 66 | from Albany.
EensselaerviUe, 5928 515 21 Eensselaerville, the City, a small village.
„ „.p ^no j Gibbonsville opposite Troy, Washing-
Watervliet, 2365 215 128 j ton, the Cohoes, the Boght.
34,661 2971 772
The soil and surface of Albany county, are very much diversified.
Along the Hudson, which forms its eastern boundary, are some pretty
extensive alluvial flats, as there are also on the Norman's kil ; but along
the Mohawk, which washes its northern extremity, the land is rugged,
broken and mostly barren and sterile. The western part is broken by the
Helderberg hills, where the soil is principally a calcareous loam. The
interior is principally occupied by elevated sandy plains, wooded with
pine, with many small marshes and tracts of cold and wet sand or clay,
producing little else than dwarf shrubbery and sedge grass. From the
Helderberg hills to the Hudson, a soft blue fetid clay forms the general
substratum, at various depths, and surmounted by sand, loam, or an indif-
ferent species of marl. Some little blocks of calcareous, and one or two
Hist. Coll. Hi. 54
426 Albany County in the Year 1813.
samples of silicious granite appear, but tlie rocks are principally fragile
shistus, as at the Cohoes, and at Norman's kil. Althougli this county
contains the political capital of the state, the general centre of immense
commerce, trade and intercourse, a large share of the lands are yet uncul-
tivated. Between Albany and Schenectady, are extensive pine plains,
covered with wood, and the soil offers little encouragement to agricultural-
ists at the present day. Of the mineralogy and geology, little else can be
said, except that it affords peat, marl and limestone, several small mineral
springs, either weak chalybeates or sulphuretted hydrogen, of some use in
scorbutic affections. Report, indeed, has said that lead has been found in
this county, and that mineral coal is lately discovered, but in what quan-
tity or with what indications I do not learn. There are several small
creeks, the largest of which is Norman's which receives Bouza kil or
creek from Schenectady county ; and Coeymans creek, and Bethlehem
creek, are also small mill streams, with one or two others. Catskill creek
rises in the south-west part of this country, and runs through Greene
county ; and Schoharie creek receives also some small waters from the
western part. Albany county has been settled since about 1610 ; and the
late rapid increase of population is seen by a comparison of the census of
1810, with that of 1800. In 1800, the population was 34.043; 1810,
34,661 ; and that of Schenectady county, which has been erected from
Albany since 1800, 10,247; making an aggregate increase of 10,855.
persons in 10 years.
Albany, tlie capital of the state, is also the capital of the county, and
has been incorporated as a city since 1 686. It is situated on the west bank
of the Hudson, 160 miles north of New York, and the site is peculiarly
uneven. The city charter extends but one mile along the river; but in
this general view, the whole compact population may be regarded as
belonging to Albany, through the incorporated village, or the borough of
Colonic, be in another town. But excluding these nice legal distinctions
a stranger sees at Albany, a town and suburbs, comprising a population
of 12,000 inhabitants, about 1800 houses, and 10 churches or houses for
public worship, some of which are very large and elegant, besides a great
number of public buildings, and an immense trade carried on by the Hud-
son, and with the surrounding country. He finds himself also, at a city
of the most ancient date of any of the United States, and one command-
ing the most wealth, in proportion to its population. From this spot,
turnpikes and other roads lead off in every direction, so that the county
of Albany has roads in profuse abundance.
As a manufacturing county, Albany takes a high rank, as it does in
every species of enterprise and improvement. There are in this county,
39 grain-mills, which grind 257,860 bushels of grain in a year ; 69 saw-
mills, producing 4,900,220 feet boards ; 8 carding machines, 10 fulling-
mills or clothieries, 31 tanneries, 4 distilleries, 10 batteries, 3 copper-smiths,
5 breweries, a gun factory, a bell foundry, where are also made surveyors'
instruments, and plated wares of superior workmanship; 2 air furnaces,
3 glass furnaces, and many other smaller establishments, besides many
large ones for the manufacture of leather into boots, shoes, saddles, harness,
&c., to a very great amount. It appears also, by the late census, that
there are 1169 looms, 6484 spinning wheels, and 34,342 sheep; while
the product of household industry yields 87,272 yards of woolen cloth ;
and 145,282 of cotton and linen cloth. Pleasure and other wheel-car-
Albany County iti the Year 1813. 427
riages are annually made to a great amount ; considerable shipping, and
there are many artificers in metals, excluded from the above enumera-
tion. Castings of iron are done in a superior style at the air-furnaces,
and to a very great amount, establishments that do honor to the place,
and are very productive to their proprietors. The large tobacco manu-
facturing establishment owned by Mr. James Caldwell, an eminent mer-
chant of this city, has long been regarded with peculiar interest; as well
that it is the largest of the kind in the United States, as that it has been
twice destroyed by fire, and immediately rebuilt by its enterprising pro-
prietor. Dr. Morse, the celebrated American geographer, visited this
establishment some years since, when the manufactories embraced a much
greater variety than at this time. At present the manufacture of mustard,
pease, starch, hair powder, are principally discontinued, while those of
tobacco, snufi*, segars, chocolate, and barley, are proportionably extended.
The whole capital invested, exceeds $150,000, and employs about 60
persons. The buildings and yards occupy an acre of ground ; and the
machinery, which is very extensive and ingenious, is put in motion by a
fine stream of water. This establishment is about one mile from the
Capitol, near the Manor house of the honorable Stephen Van Rensselaer.
It is worthy of remark that the proprietor of these works lost by various
fires, about 175,000, in 8 years. Albany county sends 4 members to the
house of assembly.
[ 428 ]
ALBANY CITY IN THE YEAR 1813.
Albany City, the capital of the state of New York, and of the county
of Albany, is situated on the west bank of Hudson river near the head of
tide water, 160 miles north of the city of New York, 30 miles north of
Hudson, 6 miles south of Troy, and 15 about south-east from Schenectady.
In wealth, population, trade and resources, it is next in rank to the city
of New York, in this state, and takes about the sixth or seventh rank
among the principal towns in the United States. The city of Albany,
agreeable to the charter, is one mile wide on the river, and extends due
north-west to the north line of the manor of Rensselaer, holding its width of
one mile, and is about 131 miles long, the right of soil of which is the
absolute property of the corporation in perpetuity. It is bounded northerly
by the townships of Colonic, Watervliet, and by the county of Schenectady ;
southerly by Guilderlandt and Bethlehem ; easterly by the Hudson or the
county of Rensselaer; and the boundaries have never been altered from
the original charter granted in 1686. The area is about 6840 acres, which
also constitutes a township for all the purposes of civil governmeYit. Of
this extent, only a small proportion is under populous improvement or any
kind of cultivation, the western part having sterile clay or sandy soil prin-
cipally in wood, while the compact population is immediately on the margin
of the Hudson. To the view of a stranger, the situation of Albany is
seldom thought pleasing; for the ground is singularly uneven, and there
is a peculiar dissonance of taste in the plan of the city, as well as in the
style of its architecture. A low alluvial flat extends along the river, and
in the rear of this rises the river-hill, abruptly, to near the height of the
plain which extends to Schenectady. This flat is from fifteen to one
hundred rods wide ; and the hill, which is composed of alternate strata
of fine blue fetid clay and silicious sand, though deeply gullied by some
small water courses, rises, within half a mile of the river in the direction
of State street, till it gains an elevation of one hundred and fifty-three
feet; thence, for another half mile, the ascent is about sixty; making
about two hundred feet above the level of the river in the distance of
one mile. The principal streets of Albany are parallel with the river, ex-
cept State street, a spacious and central one that extends from the Hud-
son to the Capitol, being nearly east and west, with several others, less
considerable, intersecting the main streets nearly at right angles. Court
street extends from the ferry, at the southern extremity of the compact
part and near the south bounds of the city to State street, and has a large
share of population and business. Market street opens opposite this, and
extends from State street to the northern bounds of the city, though
continuous except in name, through the township and village of Colonic,
to near the Mansion House of Major General Stephen Van Rensselaer.
These streets thus extend across the city, nearly parallel with the Hudson,
' From Stafford's Oazetteer.
[Albany City in the Year 1813. 429
between which there are several other streets, less extensive, as Dock
street, Quay street, &c., populous, principally occupied with store-
houses, shops, &c., the seat of immense commercial business. State
street extends from the river in a narrow avenue to the open area at the
meeting of Court and Market streets, where it opens to the liberal width
of one hundred and fifty to one hundred and seventy feet, and extends
one thousand nine hundred feet to the Capitol, with an average ascent of
six and a half feet in one hundred. The public square, an open space of
liberal extent, spreads a handsome area on the east side of the Capitol;
and from the west side of this, Lyon street, spacious and level, extends
westward in a right line on a commanding plain, to the junction of the
Great Western turnpikes. These streets have been laid out in a style
which may be characterized as being modern in Albany, are spacious,
straight, and elegant; and forming the grand avenue into the heart of the
city, they will probably continue to command the most extensive trade.
State street may be regarded as the grand central point of Albany, where
its opulence is to be displayed, where taste shall ever vie with taste, and
architect with architect, age with age, in perpetual succession. Pearl
street extends north from State street to the northern extremity of the
city, just on the brow of the river hill, and next west of Market street.
And Washington street opens on the south side of State street opposite
Pearl street, extending south to the south bounds of the city, ranging just
at the foot of the river hill. Between this and Court street are several other
streets, and a compact population, crowded, on the north towards State
street, but thin in the southern part where Washington street divero-es
westward from the river, between which lie the grounds formerly denomi-
nated the Pasture, from their being appropriated to grazing. The flats
here were originally subject to annual inundation, and though recently
raised some feet, are now hardly above high water mark. Of all the
principal streets, Market street is at present the most compact, populous
and probably the most wealthy. But, through the compact population on
each side of State street, other streets extend from the hill to the river
parallel to State street, which are closely built, and contain many very
valuable brick houses and stores : these are intersected by others also in
opposite directions, a bare enumeration of which would be useless and un-
interesting, while it would swell this article far beyond the limits assio-ned
to it.
Agreeable to the census of 1810, the whole population of the city of
Albany was 9355, of which number 4444 white males, 4157 white females
501 other free persons not taxed, and 254 slaves ; and the whole number of
houses within the city 1450; but it must be recollected that this enume-
ration excludes the populous village of Colonic, because in another town
though that part necessarily belongs to Albany in a general view of its
population, resources, wealth, trade and general character. There are
other suburbs, also excluded in that estimate, which would justly swell
the population to about 12,000, and the houses to 1800, within a little
more than one mile square. Nor must we omit to notice the little villao-e
of Bath, or that of G-reenbush, rapidly increasing in extent and population
though on the opposite shore of the Hudson, and in another county. At
Greenbush are about eighty buildings; here is the landino- from the
Albany Terry, and near here are the extensive Barracks for the United
States' army, erected in 1812. But, there are many other small coUec-
430 Albany City in the Year 1813.
tions of bouses in the vicinity of Albany, on tbe same side of tbe river
also, that, to tbe view of a stranger, form parts of its improvements.
And there are about one hundred dwellings built every year, according
to the increase of three or four years past. Having been thus minute in
topographical notices, I shall now speak of Albany more generally, with
its population, &c., including a view of those improvements that surround
and belong to it geographically, though legally attached to other towns.
The position of Albany was first chosen by a commercial people, for a
military post, that should extend the trade with the Indians, and give to
that trade a better security and character. Here seemed the head of the
tide, and of sloop-navigation ; and here the adventurers found a good
ship-channel so close in with the shore as to save docking — and a fertile
intervale of low and rich alluvion, where they erected a stockade to guard
against surprise by the Indians. This was about 1614.1 The charter of
Albany, incorporating " the ancient settlement there as a city," was
granted in 1686, a few months previous to that of New York, and Albany
has now the oldest charter of any city in the United States.
The plan of this city, the style of its public and private works, with
the whole character of its police and muncipal regulations, are much im-
proved within the last ten years. Originally, the inhabitants had to con-
sult present convenience rather than taste and future elegance, more
congenial too with the Dutch character; though if English ostentation,
enjoying the ease and luxury of opulence and progressive improvement,
reproach with parsimony the ancient character of the inhabitants of
Albany, a just discrimination may find the happy medium, perhaps some-
where between these extremes of national character. With these improve-
ments and a more enlightened taste, principally introduced by a rapid
influx of people from the Eastern states, there has been a correspondent
increase of trade, commercial activity and enterprise. Situated on one
of the finest rivers in the world, at the distance of two hundred miles
from the ocean, whose tides it enjoys, with an uninterrupted sloop navi-
gation, and in the centre of an extensive and fertile country of which it
becomes the natural mart, Albany carries on an immense trade already,
and seems destined to become one of the greatest inland towns in America.
There are now at Albany about 12,000 inhabitants, 1800 houses and
stores, many of which are very extensive, large and elegant, and a large
proportion of which are of brick, ten houses for public worship, the Capitol
or State House, and another for the public ofiices, an old City Hall, an
elegant new jail, the old one of brick, which is to be demolished, three
banks, with two elegant banking houses, an alms house, a mechanic hall,
Uranian hall, library house, a powder house belonging to the state, and
one also for the city, a large state arsenal for public stores, 2 market
houses, a theatre now building, and many elegant private mansions and
gentlemen's seats, with a great variety of manufactories, some of which
are very extensive.
' This establishment was on the bank of the river, in what has since been called
the Pasture, immediately below the Steam boat dock. About 1623 it was en-
larged, better stockaded, and called Fort Orange, according to the best accounts.
A later work was erected on the river hill, in a more commanding position but
retained the same name, except in a very limited circle where it was called Wil-
liamstadt, till 1664, when the whole country passed into the hands of the English,
wlio gave the present name in compliment to the Duke of York and Albany, then
lord proprietor.
Albany City in the Year 1813. 431
Of the shipping belonging to Albany, I am not precisely informed ;
but agreeable to information derived from the dock master, there are fifty
Albany sloops that pay wharfage by the year ; sixty belonging to Troy,
Lansingburgh and Waterford ; twenty-six from Tarry town and New York ;
seventy from New Jersey and the Eastern states, including twenty
schooners; in all two hundred and six; and about one hundred and fifty
from difi'erent places have paid wharfage by the day, being engaged in
different kinds of trade, during the season of 1812 ; making a total num-
ber of three hundred and fifty-six. The quantity of wheat purchased
annually in Albany, is immensely great ; and good judges have estimated
it at near a million bushels. Other grain, and every article of the agri-
cultural and other common products of this country, nearly in the same
proportion, swell the aggregate of exports from this city to an enormous
amount. It will be observed that the great roads of communication
between the Eastern states and the Western country, centre more exten-
sive intercourse at Albany, than at any other place between the Eastern
and Western sections of the Union. i And it is doubted if there be a
place on this continent which is daily visited by so many teams ; and
Albany probably possesses greater wealth, more real capital, than any
other place in the United States, containing the same population.
There are three banking companies in this city, the Bank of Albany,
the New York State Bank, and the Mechanics and Farmers' Bank, with
an aggregate capital of 1,?.80, 000 dollars; and the Albany Insurance
Company is incorporated with a capital of 500,000 dollars. The city is
supplied with water by aqueducts of considerable extent; and a new reser-
voir of hewn stone, recently erected on the hill near the Capitol, which is
designed to ensure a more abundant supply, is an excellent work of the
kind. This reservoir is filled with water from a spring about three miles
distant, which it discharges through smaller aqueducts to furnish a
separate supply to each fiimily.
x\mong the public buildings, the Capitol challenges distinguished at-
tention. This building stands at the head of State street, adjoining the
public square, and on an elevation of one hundred and thirty feet above
the level of the Hudson. It is a substantial stone building, faced with
free-stone taken from the brown sand-stone quarries on the Hudson below
the Highlands. The east front, facing State street, is ninety feet in length ;
the north, one hundred and fifteen feet; the walls are fifty feet high,
consisting of t\yo stories, and a basement story of ten feet. The east front
is adorned with a portico of the Ionic order, tetrastyle; the columns, four
in number, are each three feet three inches in diameter, thirty-three feet
in height, exclusive of the entablature which supports an angular pedi-
ment, in the tympanum of which is to be placed the arms of the state.
The columns, pilasters, and decorations of the door and windows, are of
white or grey marble, from Berkshire county in Massachusetts. The north
' The Ferry across the Hudson, between Albany and Greenbush, belongs to the
city by charter, and the established rates of ferriage are thought to be compara-
tively low ; for a single person two cents ; every cart or wagon, and every chair,
chaise, &c., twelve and a half cents. It is the policy of the corporation that the
ferry shall j ust jaay its own expenses, and not to make it a source of revenue ;
but the receipts of the year 1812, will fall little short of 7,000 dollars ; and they
are considerably increased in amount by the operation of the war. There is also
another ferry across the Hudson, from the north ])art of Colonie to Batli.
482 Albany City in the Year 1813.
and south fronts have each a pediment of sixty-five feet base, and the
doors are decorated with columns and angular pediments of free-stone.
The ascent to the hall at the east or principal front, is by fifteen stone
steps, forty-eight feet in length. This hall is fifty-eight feet in length,
forty feet in width, and sixteen in height, the ceiling of which is sup-
ported by a double row of reeded columns; the doors are finished with
pilasters and open pediments ; the floor vaulted, and laid with squares of
Italian marble, diagonally, chequered with white and grey. From this
hall, the first door on the right hand opens to the common council cham-
ber of the corporation of Albany ; opposite this, on the left, is a room for
the council of revision. On the right, at the west end of the hall you
enter the assembly chamber, which is fifty-six feet long, fifty wide, and
twenty-eight feet in height. The speaker's seat is in the centre of the
longest side, and the seats and tables for the members are arranged in
front of it, in a semi-circular form. It has a gallery opposite the speaker's
seat, supported by eight antiq[ue fluted Ionic columns; the frieze, cornice
and ceiling piece (eighteen feet diameter), are richly ornamented in
stucco. From this hall, on the left, you are conducted to the senate
chamber, fifty feet long, twenty-eight wide, and twenty-eight feet high,i
finished much in the same style as the assembly chamber. In the furni-
ture of these rooms, with that of the council of revision, there is a liberal
display of public munificence, and the American eagle assumes an impe-
rial splendor. There are two other rooms on this floor adjoining those
first mentioned, which are occupied as lobbies to accommodate the mem-
bers of the legislature. From the west end, in the centre of the hall, you
ascend a staircase that turns to the right and left leading to the galleries
of the senate and assembly chambers, and also the supreme court room,
which is immediately over the hall ; its dimensions are fifty feet in length,
forty in breadth, and twenty-two in height. This room is handsomely
ornamented in stucco. An entresole or mezzazine story, on each side of
the court room, contains four rooms for jurors and the uses of the courts.
The attic story contains a mayor's court room, a room for the Society of
Arts, and two other rooms yet unappropriated. This building is roofed
with a double hip, or pyramidal form, upon the centre of which is erected
a circular cupola twenty feet in diameter, covered with a domical roof,
supported by eight insulated columns of the Ionic order, and contains a
small bell for the use of the courts. The centre of the dome sustains a
pedestal, on which is placed Themis, facing State street, a carved figure
in wood of eleven feot in height, holding a sword in her right hand, and
a balance in her left. The whole cost of the building, 115,000 dollars;
and I regret to say that the roof is covered with pine instead of slate, with
which the state abounds, and of an excellent quility.
The house erected by the government for the chief ofiices of state, is a
large substantial brick building, situated on the south side of State street.
The Albany Bank is a brick edifice of three stories, elegantly faced in
front with white marble from Massachusetts ; situated on the east corner
of Market and State streets, opposite the post office, and facing the Capi-
tol, at the distance of one thousand nine hundred feet. The New York
' This violation of architectural proportions, is a deviation from the design of
the architect, Mr. Philip Hooker, of this city, whose abilities and correctness in
the line of his profession are universally acknowledged.
Albany City in the Year 1813. 433
State Bank is situated on the north side of State street, between Pearl and
Market streets, and presents a modestly ornamented brick front, conceived
in the happiest style of ornamental elegance. Of the churches or houses
dedicated to religious purposes, that called the South Dutch Church,
situated between Hudson and Beaver streets, exhibits unquestionably the
finest specimen of the arts to be found in this city, in any public building.
And it may be questioned, indeed, whether any public building in the
state will better bear close examination, when finished according to the
design. This building belongs to the Reformed Dutch congregation,
very numerous and respectable, and probably the richest in the state,
next to one or two in the city of New York.^ The old Dutch Church
that formerly stood in State street, was taken down in 1806, and the
stone and other durable materials from that are employed in the erection
of the South Church, which is not yet quite finished. A portico, steeple
bell, and town clock are to be added, when it will have cost about 100,000
dollars. Its pews now yield an annual income of 770 dollars. The North
Dutch Church, situated on the west side of Pearl street, has been erected
some years, and belongs to the same congregation as the above. It is a
large brick edifice, of good proportions, and has two steeples, in which
are a bell and a town clock. The rent of its pews yields an annual income
of 620 dollars. Whole cost of the building about 50,000 dollars.
The Presbyterian Church is a plain brick edifice, and has a steeple,
bell and town clock. It is a neat building in modern style, sufficiently
elegant, standing at the corner of Washington and Beaver streets.
The Episcopal Church is on the north side of State street, a durable
stone building of good appearance, and very just proportions. Its steeple
is unfinished, but it has an elegant church organ.
The German Lutheran Church is a small building with a steeple, bell
and organ, standing nearly opposite the Presbyterian Church, in Wash-
ington street.
A Roman Catholic Chapel, and a small Presbyterian Church, with the
City Library and Mechanic Hall, are situated on the west side of Chapel
street. A Methodist Meeting House stands on the east side of Pearl
street, opposite the North Dutch Church ; and there is a Seceder's
Church in the north part of the city or in Colonic.
The Arsenal is a large brick edifice, filled with military stores belong-
ing to the state of New York and the United States, situated in the vil-
lage of Colonic. The City Powder House stands on the plain at the
' This is the congregation noticed under Manners and Customs, page 438. The
first church was founded in 1656, and stood at the junction of State, Market, and
Court streets, the pulpit of which was imported entire from Holland, and is still so
preserved. In 1715, as the congregation increased in numbers, the chiu-ch was en-
larged by a new one enclosing the smaller, which was then removed. The second
one was in the Gothic style, one story liigh, and the glass of its antique windows
were richly ornamented with coats of arms, those fixed heralds of the pride of
ancestry. Tliis is the church which was demolished in 1806, and the stone em-
ployed in the new South Church noticed above. It is a novel thing in this country
that one congregation worship in two places, though there is at present but one
settled minister, who preaches alternately in the North and South Churches ; but
having thus gradually attained such numbers, and from so small and ancient a
beginning, to continue united seems preferable to a separation. The bell which
is now placed on the Capitol, was sent from Holland to the congregation of the
Dutch church.
Jlist. Coll. in. 55
434 Albany City in the Year 1818.
Washington Square ; and a Powder House erected in 1811, by the state
at the expense of 3000 dollars, stands on an eminence of the plain, near
the three mile stone. The Alms House is also on the plain, near the
Washington Square, the annual expense of which, with the support of
the poor, is about 6000 dollars. The theatre, now building, at an ex-
pense of about 10,000 dollars, is situated on the west side of Greene street.
And in this general enumeration, it may be well to notice the extensive
barracks recently erected at Greenbush, opposite this city, for the use of
the United States' army, though in the county of Rensselaer.
Of the houses, stores, &c., a very large proportion are of brick, with
slate or tile roofs, well guarded against fire ; and the style of building in
this city, very much improved within a few years, is now as good as iu
any part of United America.
From the ferry, the quays extend northward along the river, with a
good depth of water, nearly one mile; and the street forming this
is pretty compactly built for the most of that distance. Here are usually
seen from eighty to two hundred sloops and schooners, with a scene of
activity honorable to the character of the place. The usual tides at
Albany are from one to three or four feet; but variable according to the
wind, and the strength of the current in the Hudson. To this city, the
sloop navigation may be said to be very good, though some trifling rapids
and shoals, which now occasion some little difficulty, will yield in time to
complete removal. The streets are pretty well paved, with sidewalks,
and are sufficiently lighted by about two hundred and fifty fixed lamps.
Agreeable to the report of a committee of the common council, on the
city accounts for 1811, the whole expenditures of that year amounted to
53,320 dollars. Several items of these expenditures are subject to varia-
tion, but the lamps and night-watch which cost 6795 doUirs, the support
of the Alms House, Lancaster School, salaries of officers, &c., &c., are
either permanent in amount, or increasing with the population of the city;
and a large part of the expenditures were on account of public improve-
ments. With an eye to the future greatness of this city, it were well to
found its public works on a liberal scale. And the corporation is rich in
means, having other lands than those within the charter of Albany, beside
the customary sources of internal revenue. The revenue of that year,
derived from rents, and sales of lands, 36,730 dollars; excise, 1375 dol-
lars ; city taxes, ^7000; county do. $1037; the ferry, $1690; fines,
dividends on stock, &c., &c.
The city of Albany is governed by a mayor, recorder, eight aldermen
and eight assistant aldermen, denominated in the laws, " the mayor, alder-
men and commonalty." The common council must consist of four alder-
men, four assistants, and the mayor or recorder, to be competent to the
enactin"- of laws. For the better admioistration of justice, the city is
divided into four wards, each of which elects two aldermen and two
assistants, with such other officers as are found necessary to the purposes
of o^overument. The mayor, recorder and clerk are annually appointed
by the state; and the election for the other charter officers is held
annually on the last Tuesday in September, in each ward. The election
for town officers is held annually on the first Tuesday in May, when one
supervisor, two assessors, one collector and two constables, for each ward,
are chosen by the inhabitants, by ballot, in town meeting. The mayor's
court is held in the Capitol, on the first Tuesday of every month, by the
Alhdny City in the Fe«r 1813. 435
mayor, recorder, and aldermen, who are styled "judges of the said court,"
by law.
There are many companies of firemen, well regulated, and well provided
for engines and other means of effective operations. But while a well
timed vigilance guards against the ravages of the fire of the elements, it
were well to check the destruction arising from that of the mind. A de-
plorable defect in the system of public guardianship, exists somewhere,
and the small groceries and shops that retail ardent and other spirits are
so numerous as to call loudly for reform.
As a manufacturing town, Albany is entitled to a very respectable
rank ; and among its various establishments connected with manufactures,
the extensive tobacco works of Mr. James Caldwell, an eminent merchant
of this city, attract early notice. This manufactory is situated in the
northern suburbs of Albany, about one mile from the Capitol, and in the
township of Watervliet, near the mansion house of the honorable Stephen
Van Kensselaer, just at the foot of the river hill, and on the margin of
Mill creek. It was first erected about 1785, and was the first considera-
ble tobacco manufactory in the United States; but it was destroyed by
fire in 1794, and immediately rebuilt — again destroyed since, and again
rebuilt, by its enterprising and indefatigable founder. These works are
now, and have been for several years, in very successful operation, em-
ploying a capital of 150,000 dollars, and about sixty persons. The build-
ings and yards occupy an acre of ground ; and the machinery which is
very ingenious and extensive, is all driven b}- water, performing the whole
operations with very little manual labor. Every manufacture of tobacco
is carried on here, besides the making of chocolate and hulling of barley
to a great extent, and in a high degree of perfection.' There are other
tobacco manufactories here also, but on a much smaller scale. There are
three air furnaces in this .city, which furnish castings to a very great
amount, and in an approved style of excellence. The third one was
erected in 1812, and stands on the plain one-half mile west of the Capi-
tol, connected with which is an extensive manufactory of machinery in
wrought iron and brass also, with blacksmith's and other tools and imple-
ments of trades, husbandry, &c." Of the various other kinds of manufac-
tures and mechanical establishments, I might take a wide range of
enumeration, but the bare list of names could serve no valuable purpose.
But it may be said, that, in the common arts and trades, this city is very,
well supplied ; and there is little difiiculty in procuring skillful work-
men or ingeniously wrought work in any of the branches of necessary
mechanical industry. Iron, brass, and other metals are extensively
wrought, in various ways, and into a great variety of forms. Leather is
extensively manufactured, and there is a very considerable variety of
manufacturing in wood. In a port of so much trade, there is necessarily
' Mr. Caldwell sustained losses by various fires, to the amount of 75,000 dollars
in eight years, and wholly declined the proflfered contributions of his friends in
the principal towns of America, generously subscribed without his knowledge,
and to a very large amount ; nobly confiding in bis own exertions to sustain his
own losses, though fully sensible of the kindness thus designed for him. The
state granted him a large loan of money on liberal terms, which he accepted with
gratitude, as he has also of some smaller benefits from his liberal friend and land-
lord, the opulent proprietor of the Manor of Rensselaer.
^ Mr. Rogers, a joint proprietor of these works, is a practical mechanic, of rare
mechanical talents, deserving of public patronage.
436 Albany City m the Year 1813.
considerable shipping annually built, though Albany sends no manufac-
tures of this sort to foreign markets. There is one distillery of spirits, and
there are five breweries that produce annually about 10,000 barrels of beer,
There are four extensive tallow chandlery works, and about 25,000 hats of
different descriptions are annually made at four hat manufactories. To
the south of Albany about two and a half miles, on the Norman's kil, are
exensive grain and some other mills ; and on the north are mills erected
on Mill creek about one mile from the Capitol.
Among those of the finer arts, we may enumerate five printing offices,
two of which are very extensive establishments, and which issue semi-
weekly gazettes. Connected with these are several large book stores,
and the printing, binding, &c., of books, is done in a very good style, and
to a great amount. A manufactory of looking glasses must not be omitted,
because useful, rare in this country, productive, and the work is well exe-
cuted. The plates only and the leaf for gilding are imported ; but a
manufactory of leaf is about to be added to the establishment. The carv-
ing of the ornamental work in the South Dutch Church, is an honor to
the ingenuity of a self taught artist; and in engraving, Albany has a
genius of the first order in America. In portrait painting we show the
gallery of Ames, and the evidences of a master hand, fast rising to the
highest rank in his profession.
The reading room established by Mr. Cook, is an elegant convenience,
yet in a promising infancy, where are to be found a library of select books,
the public journals, domestic and foreign, a manuscript journal of the
times ; and the celebrated medicinal waters of Saratoga, fresh from the
fountains, and in excellent order.
The museum of Mr. Trowbridge, kept in the third story of the old City
Hall, is a large collection of the productions of nature and art, and only
wants a proper display and arrangement, to give it the third if not the
second rank among collections of this kind in America. Nor must the
public garden of Mr. Buckmaster in the Colonic be omitted, or his zealous
attempts to render it a pleasing resort for an evening entertainment.
But in this survey of Albany, we must not forget the elegant conve-
niences afforded by steam navigation on the Hudson. There are now three
steam boats employed on this river, between Albany and New York, (the
largest of which is one hundred and seventy feet long and twenty-eight
wide, its burthen three hundred and fifty tons), which perform their pas-
sages to Albany in the average time of tliirty to thirty-six hours. Their
periods are very regular and uniform, and they have excellent accommo-
dations, being designed for passengers exclusively.' And, independent
of the novelty and ingenuity of the mode, unknown in Europe, the dis-
patch, certainty of time and entire security, with the perfect conveuiency
and ease with which we pass so rapidly from place to place, we enjoy the
proud reflection that the invention is American ; and that no other por-
tion of the world enjoys such facilities for intercourse.- There is also a
* They leave Albany on stated days, one on each Wednesday, Saturday and
Monday, at 9 o'clock A. m. ; and New York every succeeding Saturday, Tuesday
and Thursday, at 5 P. M., in the same order. Passage and board, seven dollars
each way.
^ Could the bold and intr('i)id Hudson liavc known what two centuries would
XJroduce on the newly discovered wateiw whicli liis little boat first explored in 1609,
liow would his heart have glowed with great emotions !
Albany City in the Yeai- 1813. 437
steam boat constantly running between this city and Troy, for the accom-
modation of passengers, performing four passages every twenty-four hours.
The public stages are very numerous that centre in Albany ; and the
facilities which these afford of traveling by laud, correspond with the
importance of the place and the intercourse with every part of the country.
The line for Utica runs through every day ; for New York in two days ;
for Burlington in Vermont, two days ; and there are stages for every part
of the country, with little delay of conveyance.
The Society of the Albany Library, is of long standing, and there is
also a society of the Albany Water Works, besides many others connected
with manufactures, turnpikes and other pecuniary enterprises, a very
large amount of capital being so vested.
The city of Albany has a school on the plan of the benevolent Lancas-
ter, first established by individual zeal to do good, patronized by the cor-
poration and ultimately by the state, and now pretty liberally endowed.
The company was incorporated in 1812, and intends soon to erect a suitable
building for the school, which is now kept in the Mechanic Hall. This
is a very useful institution, humanely designed for the more general diffu-
sion of the blessings of learning to all classes of people ; and its founders
and patrons deserve well of the rising generation. It is good to lay in
such claims to the gratitude of posterity.
There are many humane and other societies; and the Ladies' Society
maintains a woman's school, in which are educated twenty-five to forty
poor girls, with admirable economy. They are clothed alike at the ex-
pense of the society, instructed in useful industry, and form a very
pleasing spectacle to the heart of benevolence. There is a Humane
Society, a Mechanics' Society, a Bible Society, a Bible and Common
Prayer Book Society, a St. Andrew's Society, several Free Masons' Socie-
ties, a Washington Benevolent Society, and several others less known.
Albany is not yet distinguished for its public walks, and elegant
promenades, those usual lounging elegancies of great cities — but its
suburbs display considerable of individual taste and opulence in the
gardens of the wealthy inhabitants. Among those that of Mr. James
Kane is entitled to eminent notice, and a taste for this kind of useful
elegance is happily increasing.
The first settlement of this city was made by some Hollanders about
1612, and next to Jamestown in Virginia, it is the oldest settlement in
the United States; and in 1614 a temporary fort was erected. Fort
Orange was built about 1628. Albany received its charter in 1686.
And it is worthy of remark that this city was enclosed by a stockade
defense against the Indians about 1745, when there were six block houses
erected, the last of which with the last remaining vestige of that work,
was destroyed by fire in the summer of 1812. (See also Albany county.)
Albany is situated in north latitude 42° 39', west longitude 73° 32'
from London, and 16' east longitude from the city of New York. It is
about 394 miles from Quebec, 230 from Montreal, 257 from Philadel-
phia, 404 from Washington city, 320 from Niagara Falls, 171 from Bos-
ton, 654 from Detroit, and 173 from Burlington in Vermont.
438 Manners and Customs.
MANNERS AND CUSTOMS.
These are rendered somewhat peculiar by the varied character of the
original population ; and by a distinct preservation of their national cha-
racteristics to this time. Among those who planted the colony of New
York, and of those who became settlers during many years, a very large
proportion were Dutch families from the Dutch Netherlands. Arriving in
considerable numbers, with many entire families, they formed Dutch
societies here as soon as they arrived, and thus merely translated the
rural economy of the population of the Netherlands, of Holland, and of
the banks of the Rhine, to those of the Hudson. As yet, the spirit of
general migration had not appeared; and the father and son, with the
whole family connection, must either emigrate together, or remain so at
home. The object was to colonize a far distant country, and whole colo-
nies embarked together, bringing with them brick faithfully burnt with
Dutch peat, to a country of clay and wood, with other prepared materials
for their houses. They were a trading, commercial people ; ships were
freighted with brick ; and every habitation was furnished at first with a
dwelling modelled from those they had left, and with store rooms for
trade like those of Amsterdam, and of the trading towns at home. And
thus at New Amsterdam, now New York, at Beaver Wyck, Fort Orange,
or Williamstadt, now Albany, were to be seen in a few years after the
arrival of these colonists, rows of houses exactly like those of Holland,
built of imported brick, peopled by Dutch families from there, with all
their love of neatness, order, industry, and frugality, with the same long
pipes, and all the implements of domestic economy. There are yet standing
in Albany, many of those houses built of the best of small red bricks ; i
and there are also some in New York, and at a few other early settle-
ments along the Hudson. These colonists may well be characterized as
a pious, devout people ; and the church was in the Gothic style of build-
ing, one story high, and stood in the open area formed by the angle of
State, Market, and Court streets, about ninety-two years, and was only
demolished in 1806. The stone has been since employed in the erection
of the South Dutch church, a most superb edifice. But these minutiae
of detail belong to the topographical part of this work, while the traits of
character that we learn from them, are important in this article. There
'A half century later than the time of writing the above, these houses had
almost entirely disappeared. The principal ones still remaining fifty years after
Mr. Spafford printed his book, were the one on the south-east corner of State and
Pearl streets, and another on the corner of North Pearl and Columbia streets.
One stands at 98 State street with a modern front, and another adjoining the
Female Academy in North Pearl street, similarly disguised. There were no
others but two or three in the Colonic, as it used to be called, and they were
quite inferior houses in their best day. Indeed, it is doubtful if any of the mate-
rial for these remaining houses was brought from Holland. — M.
Manners and Customs. 439
are, probably, in this state, more men of opulence, whose wealth is de-
rived from confirmations of colonial possessions in the descendants of the
ancient colonists, than in any other portion of the United States. And
this circumstance has also been conducive to the preservation of national
habits, throuf^h a longer succession.
The accession of numbers after the conquest by the English, in 1664,
gave a new turn to affairs, and immigrants flocked from all the nations of
Europe. From this period, less can be learnt of the origin of national
habits, as immigrants became more numerous, and cherished less of their
foreign and national distinctions. The arrival of the French protestants,
about 1685, proved a considerable acquest of knowledge, as did that of
numbers of merchants from Bermudas, about 1740, of wealth, commer-
cial knowledge, and enterprise. The Scotch, during the early periods,
settled about Albany, and in Washington county. As the Dutch were
the original proprietors and first colonists, so their numbers were the
greatest, as were their possessions also, and the most valuable. No
foreign emigrants selected for richness of soil with so much care ; and
next in this respect, were the Germans. Nor have any others preserved
their ancient possessions so entire, in the line of posterity as those ; not
their distinct national manners and habits. With the exceptions above
noticed, we may regard the choice, and especially the alluvial tracts along
the Hudson, as originally occupied by the Dutch, and a considerable por-
tion of those tracts formed by its small tributary streams. The patents
of iand, granted to the Dutch, were numerous, and in many instances of
vast extent. And these facts explain the origin and etymology of a
numerous class of our names of things and places ; nor are they without
importance in settling their orthography. The Mohawk, unnavigable at
its lower extremity, and sterile, was left to the later German, with some
exceptions, principally about Schenectady, though their long pipe sa-
gacity, as it was significantly styled by the Mohawk Indians, led them
early to settle at Rome, the western navigable extremity of that river.
But the revolution produced great changes in this state, which was
constantly a principal theatre of the war, and often that of its sanguinary
conflicts. No part of the union felt more of its immediate consequences,
or better sustained its American character in that period. And the
changes produced by the revolution, were, in general, favorable to the
character of the state at large. The prosperity that succeeded the peace,
widely diffused a spirit of enterprise and of emigration ; and the succes-
sive increase of population and wealth in this state, is without a parallel
in modern history. Of the immigrants added to our population during
this period, a large portion have come from the eastern states, principally
agriculturists, to settle the new lands of the western region, though many
others are mechanics, merchants, traders, and professional characters.
Every part of the state has received them; and Europe has also yielded
considerable numbers, from all parts. These detailed views of our ori-
ginal population, will serve to exhibit the various traits of national cha-
racter, and the origin of those diversified habits, manners and customs,
justly ascribed to us by accurate observers. — Spafford's Gazetteer.
442 The Stafford Famihj.
Spencer * of Khode Island, born Sept. 17, 1729, and of the ten children
by this marriage, seven were born in Greenwich and Coventry, R. I.,
prior to the year 1767. We find him called " Captain " in 1762, and
elected a deputy for Coventry to the general court. The disruption of
family ties, occasioned by the death of his father in 1765, doubtless made
it easier for him to join his neighbors in seeking a new home : accordingly,
we find that he bought, Nov. 5, 1766, of Nicholas Coke, Esq., of Provi-
dence, R. I., and Joseph Bennet, Esq., of Coventry, R. I., three several
lots of land, in all three hundred and ninety-six acres, in the county of
Berkshire, province of Massachusetts Bay, between East Hoosick and
Williarasburgh, so called. He, " Joab Stafi"ord, Esq., of Coventry, R. I.,"
paid for these lands the sum of £150. Other Rhode Island families
purchased land in the same locality at this time, and the new plantation
received the name of New Providence in commemoration of Providence,
R. I. The settlement of Cheshire, the town in which this tract lay, was
efi"ected the following year (1767). " Some of the earliest and principal
settlers were Joseph Bennett, Col. Joab Stafl'ord (from whom Stafi'ord
Hill, in the northeast part of the town, is named), and John Buckland,
Esq.', from Coventry, R. I. (vide Dewey's Hist, of Berks Co., Mass., p.
292). Dr. Holland, in his History of Western Massachusetts, mentions
" Col. Joab Stafford, Joseph Bennet, and Gov. Cook as the first proprietors
of New Providence." It is safe to conclude that John, eighth child of
Spencer and Susannah, was born in Chesiiire, Oct. 16, 1768. A daughter
in 1770 was followed in May, 1772, by Spencer, the principal subject of
this sketch.
We have already spoken of the probable sources of Col. Joab Stafford s
early success, but we have omitted to say that, at a period still earlier in
life he made several voyages to foreign countries, and articles of curious
material and workmanship which he brought home are still preserved by
his descendants. After his settlement at Stafford Hill, he engaged in
trade. His goods were purchased at Providence, R. I., and drawn from
thence by ox-teams, a distance of one hundred and twenty miles. Holland
affirms that Gov. Cook once accomplished the distance on horseback in
twenty-one hours.
Col. Joab was a member of the religious sect called Anabaptists, and
is mentioned, June 2, 1760, as a trustee of that society in Coventry.
Soon after the settlement of New Providence, Mass., Elder Peter Warden
assumed the charge of the newly formed Baptist church. He had min-
istered to the church in Coventry from xipril, 1757 to 1769, when, "as
a large part of his people had emigrated, he also went and settled in
Berkshire." The ground upon which the church and parsonage were
erected, and also the farm attached to the parsonage were the gift of Col.
Joab Stafford.
* John Spencer of East Greenwich, R. I., was freeman of Newport in 1668, and
is coniectured to be one of the few that came to New England after the restoration
of Charles II He had a wife, Susannah, and son John born at East Greenwich,
who married Audrey, daughter of John (deputy governor) and Anne (Almy)
Greene Audrey was born Dec. 27, 1667 ; and her son John, born June 10, 1693,
I conclude was the father of Susannah, born Sept. 17, 1729, and who married Col.
Joab Stafford Oct. 6, 1751. John and Audrey had also one other son, William,
born May 15, 1695, and this I assume was the father of Thomas Spencer, who
married Mary, daughter of Joab and Susannah (Spencer) Stafford.
Tlie Staford Family. 443
At this distance of time it is impossible for us to ascertain whether
the title of " Captain," which we have seen Joab StaflPord enjoyed in
1762, was won in the troubles with the fierce Narragansetts, or was
merely a courteous distinction given him as leader of a train band. In
the revolution, however, he gave unmistakable evidences of patriotism
and devotion. On the advance of Gen. Burgoyne's forces towards Ben-
nington, he promptly marched to the field of battle. It is quite probable
that Col. Joab and his company were of the Berkshire militia or minute
men, who fought that day under Col. Symonds. The temper of these
men is well illustrated by a colloquy which Lossing says took place
between Rev. Mr. Allen of Pittsfield, one of their number, and Gen. Stark :
" General," said Mr. Allen, " the people of Berkshire have often been
summoned to the field without being allowed to fight, and if you do not
now give them a chance they have resolved never to turn out again."
" Well," said Stark, " do you wish to march now while it is dark and
raining?" "No, not just this moment," replied the minister of peace.
" Then," said the general, " if the Lord shall once more give us sunshine
and T do not give you fighting enough, I'll never ask you to come out
again."
In this fight the Colonel showed himself more than the quiet farmer of
Coventry and Cheshire; with steadiness and enthusiasm he cheered on
his men, shouting " At them, boys, they are retreating like devils."
Wounded in the foot by a musket ball, he was carried on a litter by the
victors to Stafi"ord Hill. " Capt." Joab was placed on the list as an invalid
pensioner, June, 1794, and soon after he must have been appointed a
colonel of Massachusetts militia, for in a conveyance of property, dated
May 22, 1779, he is styled " Colonel," prior to which date he is spoken of
as " Esquire." The sword sheathed at Bennington was probably never
drawn again ; and it was reserved for his son Samuel to sustain the family
honor under Montgomery at Crown Point in 1775, under Arnold before
Quebec in 1776, and finally under Stark in the campaign of 1781.*
A story is told of the Colonel which shows that his valor was tempered
by justice almost romantic. When the Colonel was brought from the
battle-field wounded, he found that a noted Tory had taken refnge in his
house ; the militia, exasperated at the sight of the traitor, proposed to
hang him, but the Colonel saved his life, taking the ground that his house
was a sanctuary for all men in distress. Such actions as these were very
uncommon in revolutionary times, and when we remember the bitter hatred
entertained towards southern sympathizers in our late war, we may form
some idea of the feelings with which the stern minute-men of '76 regarded
American partisans of foreign tyranny. This chivalrous act, on the part
of a man even then sufi"ering from wounds inflicted by hirelings and tories,
was gratefully remembered by the children of the traitor.
The resources of the country proved so amply adequate to supply the
sinews of war to our armies in the rebellion, that we can with difliculty
appreciate the sacrifices and difliculties which attended the task of sup-
* Col. Joab had several great grandsons in tlie service during the late rebellion,
viz. : Bvt. Brig. Gen. Lewis Benedict, Col. Spencer Hallenbake (son Spencer, Jr.)
StaflFord, Col. David Elmore Gregory, Capt. Spencer Stafford Lansing, Lt. (Qr.
Master) Spencer Stafford Gregory, Lt. and afterwards Surgeon James Romeyn
Gregory and Lt. and Bvt. Major Wm. J. Worth, U. S. A.
414 TJie Stafford Family.
porting the Continental armies. " Immense draughts were especially
made," says Holland, " upon the physical resources of western Massachu-
setts. Food, clothes, shoes, stockings and blankets could not be purchased
of the dealers in sufficient quantity, so committees went to houses and
made up their minds whether the house was good for one, two or three
blankets, and then informed the householder that he must produce the
article and take his pay for them. In many instances blankets were taken
directly from beds in use, and were often given up with a cheerfulness
that showed how hearty was the sympathy felt in the cause which called
for the sacrifice." So prominent and liberal a citizen as Col. Joab Staf-
ford, failed not to respond often and freely to the calls and levies made by
his country. The worthlessness of Continental money made the distinc-
tion between purchase and gift almost null, and the close of the war found
Col. Joab rich in specimens of an exploded currency, but poor in sub-
stantial goods. This fair exchange was no robbery, in the opinion of the
patriot, and after peace was declared he continued to assist destitute sol-
diers, as far as possible, for little more than his real estate was left of a
property by no means small.
Having become a revolutionary pensioner in 1794, he applied to con-
gress for back pay during the interval between that date and 1777, but
his request, like many others of the same nature, was denied. Feb. 15,
1783, "Joab Stafford, Gentleman, of Adams," sold a portion of his pro-
perty, and with his family removed to Albany, N. Y. ; and Nov. 4, 1785,
he parted with the remainder, in consideration of £372 10s. He con-
tinued in business in Albany for a short time, and his name appears re-
peatedly in connection with the deputy secretary of state, as commissioner
to partition large land patents. After the death of his wife, Sept. 1,
1795, he resided with his son-in-law, just outside the city limits, in the
town of Bethlehem. Here he lived until 1800, when, nearly overcome
by disease, the veteran returned to Cheshire, and died at the house of his
son Richard, Nov. 23, 1801. He was buried at Cheshire. The remains
of his wife, twice disturbed by the growth of the city, have recently been
deposited in the grave of her son Spencer, in the Albany Rural Cemetery.
The children of Joab^ and Susannah (Spencer) Stafford, were :
I. MARY, born Aug. 10, 1753.
II. ISABEL, born Oct. 21, 1755.
III. RUTH, born Aug. 23, 1757 ; died unmarried, aged 18.
IV. SAMUEL, born Aug. 2, 1759.
V. DAVID, born Nov. 6, 1761.
VI. RICHARD, born Sept. 24, 1763.
VII. JOAB, born Sept. 16, 1765.
VIII. JOHN, born Oct. 16, 1768.
IX. SUSANNAH, born July 10, 1770; died Aug. 28. 1770.
X. SPENCER, born May 10, 1772.
I. MARY STAFFORD, was born at East Greenwich, R. I. She
married Thomas Spencer, merchant of Albany, N. Y., and died there in
Sept. 1797.
II. ISABEL STAFFORD, born at Coventry, R. I. ; married Joab
Edmonds, and died after 1825, at Cheshire, Mass.
^'^'
The Stafford Family. 445
Spencer Stafford.
It is stated in Recollections of Albany, that " in the year 1789 not
more than four New England families were residents of the city ; " *
consequently the families of Col. Joab Stafford and Thomas Spencer were
of this number. The latter, a '• merchant of Providence, R. I., in 1783,"
had migrated from Rhode Island; first to Berkshire Co., Mass., and
thence, perhaps in company with his father-in-law, to Albany. He was
of the Quaker faith, as was also his aunt Susannah, Joab's wife. These
New Eng'anders were progressive people, and were regarded, to quote
from the same work, as " meddling eastern Saxons, who had crept in and
were daily guilty of innovations upon the cherished habits and venerated
customs of the ancient burgers." The establishment of a newspaper,
The Gazette, March 28, 1784, was doubtless a principal and highly cen-
surable innovation. Thomas Spencer appears by its columns, to have
opened a store at 49 Market street (now north Broadway), Sept. 4, 1788,
and if it be fair to judge of his prominence by the frequency of his ad-
vertisements, his must have been one of the principal stores in the city
for the sale of hardware, groceries, dry goods and the like. At this time
Albany, then and long after, the most important city (New York and
Boston excepted) in the north, was a most promising theatre for business
enterprise, uniting the traffic of the Hudson with that of the wilderness
lying to the north and west. It is not strange, therefore, that Spencer
decided to be a merchant. At the early age of fifteen he was apprenticed
to Thomas Spencer, his brother-in-law, and then commenced to learn the
mysteries of a business, which already multiform in its nature, assumed
still another phase in 1789, in the manufacture of tin-plate and copper.
This latter feature of trade received especial attention from the young
man, though he ultimately chose hardware, to the exclusion of all other
branches of business. Sept. 7, 1790, he, then in his nineteenth year,
married Dorothea, fourth child of Bernardus+ and Ellen (Clark) Hallen-
bake of Albany. Here, again, the audacity of a Yankee was conspicuous
in carrying away a beautiful daughter from a carefully guarded Dutch
fireside. Their first child Susan, afterwards the wife of Lewis Benedict,
was born July 1, 1791. His apprenticeship having expired in 1792,
Spencer proceeded with his wife and daughter to Deerfield, a small settle-
ment in the wilderness opposite the present site of Utica, where he en-
gaged in the manufacture of potash. His home was a log house, oiled
paper serving as window glass, and by the light of pine torches he read
* It is worthy of note that most of the early settlers of Albany from New Eng-
land were Rhode Islanders, viz : Col. Joab Stafford, Thomas Spencer, Elkauah
Watson, Solomon Southwick, the Barbers, Thomas Gould, Walter Clarke and
John Spencer.
f Beruardus Halenbake, father of Dorothea StaflFord, was a son of Hendrik, who
was a son of Isaac Casparse, who was a son of the original settler Caspar Jacobse
Haleubeek, who made his will in 1685. The estate of Hendrik Halenbake origin-
ally comprised what is now the southern section of Albany, extending from Plain
to Arch street, where it adjoined the farm of Gen. Schuyler, and ha^aug the river
for its eastern and Eagle street for its western boundaries. This, Avith an island
in the river, and lands in other places, in all 1800 acres, constituted the Haleubeek
estate. — MunseU's Hist. Calls., vol. ii, pp. 410-410.
446
TJie Stafford Family.
the books received, with other necessaries, in exchange for his goods
(ashes, tinware and maple-sugar), which he transported by batteaux
down the Mohawk to Albany. The privations and exposures incident to
a frontier life were, however, intolerable to his wife, and he yielded to her
wishes and returned to the city in 1793. June 21, 1794, he advertised
in the Albany Register, the opposition (Republican) paper, the Gazette
having become identified with the Federal party, a resumption of busi-
ness in the old line, viz : " Tinplate, sheet-iron, copper and brass manu-
facture at his shop, east side of Market, a few doors north of the Dutch
church."
In 1795, he became associated in business with James Minze (formerly
of Lansing & Minze, a kindred establishment). This copartnership was
dissolved by mutual consent. May 18, 1796. His place of business then,
No. 1. Store op John Stafford.
Store of Spencer Stafford.
and for many years afterwards, was No. 45 Court street, now South
Broadway. He had at this time a branch in Schenectady. John, his
brother, was his partner thereafter until Jan. 1798. Aug. 13, 1802, Mr.
Stafford bought of Thomas Gould a lot of land and the storehouse thereon,
a light structure of brick, three stories high, known as No. 9 Court street,
and also one-half of Ruttenkill on the north boundary of said lot. He
demolished this building because it was too frail for the character and
The Stafford Family.
447
quantity of his goods, and in 1814-15 erected in its place the substantial
five-story store, subsequently known as 420 South Broadway, and now
(1870) occupied by Taylor, Wendell & Co.
The north wall of this store was built upon
a massive arch thrown over the creek and
resting upon piles; and in every other re-
spect care was taken to make the building
commodious and substantial. There are
many living who remember it in its palmy
days with the sign of the gilt stove. Here
the brothers Stafford acquired name and for-
tune. John, the elder brother, was only
nominally the head of the firm. Broken in
health, he had given up the business which
he conducted alone at 33 Court street, from
January, 1798, until the spring of 1799, and
it was upon his return from a sea voyage that
his brother generously offered him an interest
in his own well-established concern. They
soon became "men of extensive business con-
nections," and are mentioned in the Recol-
lections of Albany as among the " principal
merchants of the city — those who gave life
and character to its business interests."
Mrs. Stafford died, after a brief illness, July 11, 1806. The mother,
taken away in the prime of life, was deeply lamented by her children, but
their sorrow was softened by pleasant memories of her gentleness, dignity
and discretion.
Mr StaflFord married again in 1807, Harriet, second daughter of Rev.
James Van Campen Romeyn,* of Hackensack, N. J., and the year fol-
lowing removed to his newly completed dwelling on Lydius just east of
Pearl street, and here, where his children by his second wife were born,
he continued to reside until his death in 1844. Greorge B. Spencer, a
nephew and partner (the firm then being Staffords, Spencer & Co.) built
the house adjoining on the east, and John Stafi'ord that next, on the cor-
ner of Franklin street; the two former were substantial and the latter,
afterwards occupied by Gov. Yates, was the most elegant private residence
of its size in the city. Lydius street was then the most southern avenue
'of the city, running east and west, the very outpost of population. The
ground hereabout was flooded during freshets to the depth of eight or
ten feet. A number of steps used to lead to the platform of Spencer
Stafford's stoop, but the filling in of the street has made them superfluous.
Eastward and southward towards the river but one house. (that of Henry
Guest) intervened ; to the north it was also open ground as far as Division
street, and during a long period he traversed the interval, en route from
his house to his store, to the corner of Green, diagonally. VV^est and
south he had ample space within his own enclosures for the culture of
flowers, and also for his barns and outhouses ; but what most enhanced
the comfort of his family in after years was the orchard and garden at
* See Sprague's Annals of the American Pulpit, vol. ix, p. 87, for Rev. James
Van Campen Romeyn.
448
Tlie Stafford Family.
the head of Lydius street, now in whole or part Capt. Taylor's place. An
acre nearer the city, devoted to humbler uses, was purchased of Solomon
Southwick, April 12, 1815, at a price of $4,500. This was apparently
an enormous price for an acre of o;round on the top of a clay hill outside
the city limits, but when speculation in west end lots was rife, just after
the war, even more astonishing transactions occurred. Mr. Dudley Walsh
offered James Caldwell $60,000 for four acres, and the offer was declined;
upon the settlement of Mr. Caldwell's estate, years afterwards, the four
acres were sold for $1,400. A house lot at the mile post on the Schenec-
tady turnpike, whose speculative value had once been $16,000, was sub-
sequently sold for $161. The Orphan Asylum property was sold for
$35,000 by Matthew Gregory to Wm. Stead.
Dwelling of Spencer Staffokd in Lydius Street.
Between the houses of John and Spencer Stafford (afterwards Staffords,
Spencer & Co.) and that of John Spencer & Co., there always existed an
active but generous rivalry. Geo. B. Spencer (of Stafford, Spencer & Co.)
was a son of Thomas Spencer before mentioned, and consequently a
nephew of the Staffords, while John Spencer was a cousin (?) of Geo. B.
Spencer. The firm of John Spencer & Co. formed about 1808, occupied
the adjoining store to the south, built for his own use by Thomas Gould,
The Stafford Family. 449
a hardware mereliant. At a later period the Delavans (H. W. and E. C.)
conducted a similar business on the corner below. On this small frontage
on the east side of South Broadway, between State and Beaver streets,
long known as the Hardware Row, the heaviest business in this line,
north and west of New York, was transacted for a series of years.
Spencer Stafford, it is believed, was the first to engage in the casting of
stoves in Albany. We have already alluded to his sign; that, as we
remember it, was a great improvement, in appearance at least, on the
nine plate, box stove, the first one manufactured, and which became so
common in the north and east in the early part of the century. Mr.
Stafford's stove trade was heavy, and the same may be said of that of
John Spencer & Co. The latter firm, in connection with Warner Daniels,
afterwards built the Eagle foundery on Daniels street. Still later, the
Townsend furnace was built upon its present site. Thus was laid the
foundation of a business which to-day exceeds the then combined trade
of the city.
At the close of the war which assured the fortunes of the brothers,
John left the firm and then were admitted Hallenbake, son of Mr. Stafford,
and Lewis Benedict,* his son-in-law. A temporary removal to No. 5
Hudson street, occurred while the new store was being erected, but in
1814 the firm entered their new quarters, known as 387 South Market
street, which, until 1825, was as has been remarked the theatre of an
extensive and prosperous business. During this decade, Spencer, Jr., and
Joab, other sons, were for brief periods members of the house. Lewis
Benedict withdrew from the firm in 1825, and soon after Mr. Stafford
gave up his business, and within two years closed other business relations
(Stafford & Co.). He then subsided into the quiet citizen, although his
sons, Hallenbake and Spencer, resumed the hardware business and con-
tinued it at the old stand until they were bought out in 1831 by Bene-
dict & Roby.
Mr. Stafford was essentially a practical business man. Self-reliant,
industrious, enterprising, he possessed in a great measure the qualities
essential to mercantile success, and his energy enabled him to secure for
his family the comforts which their social position demanded. To those
who invoked his aid he gave not only sound advice, but also a helping
hand. He was a man of more than average mental endowments, and of
considerable culture; fond of scientific works, a constant reader of the
English classics as well as the journals and debates of the day. Politically
an ardent democrat, he was a great admirer of Andrew Jackson and his
policy. In manners polite and courteous, his house was for years the
seat of generous hospitality, and during the ascendancy of the republican
party, early in the century, it was the frequent resort of such political
leaders as Judge Ambrose Spencer, Sol. Southwick, the Barbers, Benj.
Knower, Martin Van Buren, Citizen Genet and Gov. Clinton.
* Lewis Benedict, born in Milton, Saratoga Co., N. Y.. Nov. 7, 1785, came to
Albany in 1805, and in 1806 was taken into the firm of Uriah Marvin and Uriah.
Benedict, his father. The firm of Marvin, Benedict & Co. became Marvin &. Bene-
dict upon the death of hie father in 1813. This business, wholesale grocery, etc.,
was closed in 1814-15, when Mr. Benedict entered the hardware firm of Spencer
Stafford, his father-in4aw. See Munsell's Hist. Coll., vol. ii, p. 114.
Hist. Coll. Hi 57
450 The Stafford Family.
Mr. Stafford never held any prominent civil office, although in 1816 he
served as assessor of his ward and 1817 as alderman, honorable positions
half a century ago. He was active in procuring the charter of the
Mechanics and Farmers' Bank, and was one of its first directors in 1811.
Mr. Stafford requested Gov. Tompkins to reinstate him as director, he
having been displaced the following year by the appointment (by governor
and council) of a federalist. He says : " I now for the first time intrude
myself on the council ; the office I ask is in your gift, it is an honorable
office without profit or emolument. I ask it as justly due me as a repub-
lican, I ask it as a descendant of a revolutionary officer, who fought and
bled in his country's cause at the battle of Bennington, I ask it as being
the originator of the Albany Volunteer Regiment, which I am proud to
say saved Sackett's Harbor in our late struggle, and lastly, and perhaps
not least, I ask it as a stockholder to a large amount." During the war
of 1812 Mr. Stafford partly equipped a regiment of voluoteers, a fact
which he refers to in the letter just quoted, and he also wrote to a mem-
ber of the cabinet at Washington under date Jan. 6, 1822, " the exer-
tions and contributions made by me towards carrying on the late war are
well known here (Albany), and were such as to entitle me to the confi-
dence of the government." In 1820 he was one of a committee who
projected an Apprentices' Library, and in 1824 he was made a director
of the Merchants' Insurance Company.
Mr. Stafford gradually declined in health, and his last years were
necessarily spent in great retirement. He was a member of the Episcopal
Church. He died Feb. 12, 1844. The Albany Argus thus alludes to his
death : " Spencer Stafford expired at his residence in this city on Satur-
day. He had attained literally a good old age. For more than forty
years he was engaged in mercantile pursuits, and although he retired
several years since from the active cares of business, took a deep interest
in the prosperity and advancement of the city. He was an enterprising
merchant and a citizen of intelligence and high respectability. He leaves
a numerous body of relatives and friends to mourn his death, with whom
our citizens generally will unite their regards."
Mr. Stafford was buried by the side of his first wife in the Hallenbake
burying ground. Subsequently his remains were removed to the Albany
Rural Cemetery. His second wife, Harriet, died July 5, 1849.
X. SPENCER 5 (Col. Joab,^ Thomas,-^ Samuel,"^ Thomas '), had:
I. Susan, born at Albany, July 1, 1791 ; married Lewis Benedict,
merchant of Albany, Jan. 14, 1812, and died at No. 3 Park place,
Albany, Pec. 30, 1869.
II. Hallenbake*^', born at Deerfield, Oneida Co., N. Y., Jan. 27,
1793, and married Aug. 30, 1824, Maria, daughter of James
Gibbons of Albany, who was born Oct. 19, 1800, and died April
17, 1851. He entered his father's store as a partner in 1815,
and was subsequently connected with one or more of his brothers
in the hardware business in Albany and Utica. He died of con-
sumption, April 17, 1851. Hallenbake and Maria had :
i. Anna, born June 23, 1825, and married William McCoy,
June 20, 1849.
ii. Sj)e7icer Robinson, born March 20, 1828 ; died Feb. 23, 1847.
The Staffoixl Family. 451
iii. Mary Rohmson, born Jan. 27, 1830 ; died Feb. 20, 1860.
iv. James Gibbons,' born March 30, 1832, and married Fanny
M., daughter of Tibbits Briggs of Schaghticoke, born Aug.
27, 1836. They have 1. Wm. Tibbits, ^born April 5, 1861.
V. Stafford Benri/, born March, 1835 and died 1836.
III. Spencer Jr.,^ born at Albany, N. Y., June 22, 1798, and mar-
ried June 21, 1821, Sarah Sanger, daughter of John Fames of
New Hartford, Oneida Co., N. Y., who was born 1803. Spencer
was also a partner of his father, and of his brother Hallenbake,
and wa.s at one time a dry goods merchant in New York. He died
at Bobbins Nest, 111., Oct.' 26, 1866. They had :
i. Spencer Hallenbake, born at Utica, April 7, 1822, and married
Esther Dudgeon of New Hartford, April 7, 1853. He is a
lawyer, and was Col. during the rebellion,
ii. John Eames, born at Utica, Feb. 1, 1824, and died at San
Francisco, Cal., Aug. 10, 1860.
iii. Jedediah Sanger, born at Albany, June 22, 1826 ; died there
Feb. 24, 1828.
iv. Emelia Anthon, born at Albany, Jan. 21, 1829; died there
Feb. 4, 1829.
V. Walter Sanger Eames, born July 10, 1830 ; lives in California.
vi. Sarah Maria, born at New Hartford, May 22, 1833, and
married Rev. Thomas Newcomb Benedict (Epis. church),
Nov. 14, 1854.
vii. Cornelia Winne, born at New Hartford, May 21, 1836; lives
there.
Mrs. Stafford is living at New Hartford, Oneida Co., N. Y.
IV. Eleanor, born June 22, 1798, and married June 22, 1819, Jacob
Lansing, lawyer, and some time judge of the Albany county court.
V. JoAB,'' was born Aug. 2, 1802 ; married Sept. 27, 1827, Amelia,
daughter of James Gibbons of Albany, born July 1, 1809, and
died March 7, 1843. Mr. Stafford was a partner of his father and
brothers at Albany and Utica in the hardware business. His life
as a merchant closed at Niles, Mich. He died at Albany, Dec.
8, 1854. They had :
i. Louisa Esther, born Feb. 4, 1829; married March 2, 1848,
Spencer, son of Jacob and Eleanor Lansing, born March
29, 1820.
ii. ^?-</m?-, born Jan.22, 1831, and died at Albany, July 13, 1849.
iii. Amelia Elizabeth, born June 9, 1834.
iv. Emma Sterling, born April 24, 1836 ; married at Niles, Mich.,
April 1, 1856, Wm. P. Barrows of Kalamazoo, Mich.
SPENCER ' by his second wife, had :
VI. James Romeyn," born at Albany, April 9, 1808, and married
Augusta Cooke, June 20, 1831. In 1824 he entered the South
American navy, and was under Simon Bolivar, the Liberator. He
was the inventor of many useful things, and the discoverer of
several valuable processes. A kind of stove, olive-tar, a process
for refining oils and a device for drying corn meal, were among
his inventions. He was, also, the author of an instructive pamph
452 The Stafford Family.
let, entitled Observations on the 2^1'oduction^ manufacture^ trans-
portation and preservation of Cereal Grains. They had :
i. Harriet Romeyn, born Dec. 9, 1832.
ii. Anna Mary, born Feb. 10, 1835.
iii. Clara Augusta^ born March 25, 1837.
iv. Susan Monroe, born March 1, 1839 ; died Oct. 9, 1846.
V. Howard Lyster, born Oct. 23, 1842 ; died Sept. 13, 1843.
vi. Ella, born Sept. 13, 1844 ; married Feb. 10, 1863, Henry
E. Hutchinson,
vii. Lilly Gertrude, born Oct. 20, 1846; married Oct. 25, 1863,
Charles C. Yeaton.
viii. Blanche Andrews, born Aug 15, 1850.
ix. Guy Romeyn Beekman, born May 20, 1853.
X. Harry Willard Raymond, born Sept. 26, 1860.
James Eomeyn^ moved in 1850 to South Brooklyn, and died
tliere Nov. 8, 1867.
VII. Harriet, born at Albany, Aug. 31, 1811, and married Stephen
B. Gregory, crockery merchant, Nov. 23, 1830 ; she now resides
at Bergen, N. J.
VIII. Maria, born April 13, 1818, and married. May 2, 1842, Edwin
A. Doolittle, lawyer of Albany. Residence South Bergen, N. J.
IX. Samuel Spencer,*^ born Nov. 13, 1825, and married in New
York. Nov. 21, 1854, Susan Elizabeth, daughter of William Mc-
Lane of Charleston, S. C, born July 2, 1831. They have :
i. William Ashley Hillyer, born Oct. 8, 1855.
ii. Louise Bancker, born July 24, 1860.
Mr. Stafford graduated in medicine, but forsook its practice for
merchandise. He resides in Brooklyn, and does business at
No. 218 Pearl St., New York.
VIII. JOHN 5 {Col. Joah,^ Thomas,^ Samuel,^ Thomas^), born Oct. 16,
1768, removed with his parents to Albany, where he probably was
apprenticed to his brother-in-law, Thomas Spencer, as he seems to have
early conducted a business in copper, brass, pewter and tin. He is
mentioned as a merchant in 1793, and probably occupied the store
adjoining his brother Spencer. In 1797 John and Spencer Stafford
were partners, carrying on the above branches very extensively at 45
Court street. Jan. 18, 1798, John Stafford advertises for sale at 33
Court street, oils, codfish, tar and steel.
Mr. Stafiord was residing in Glreenbush when he married, June 24,
1793, Margaret, daughter of Hugh Denniston, of Albany. After her
death, April, 1799, he gave up business and went to sea. Exactly how
long he was absent is not known. He suffered shipwreck and lived
upon a barren island, sleeping under an upturned boat, and subsisting
upon seals. In December, 1802, he appears, as has been before stated,
as a partner of his brother, with whom his connection continued until
1815. Thereafter until his death he was of the firm of Stafford & Weed,
the latter, Edward Weed, being his brother-in-law. His first wife,
Margaret, died April 17, 1799, aged 29 years 8 mouths, leaving one
child, Margaret, born Jan. 16, 1799. In 1804 he married for his
second wife, Maro-aret White of Ballstou. Saratoga Co., N. Y. She
The Stafford Family. 453
died 1805, leaving one child, John,« born June 22, 1805. He married
Aug. 27, 1807, a third time, Catharine, daughter of Smith Weed of
Stamford, Ct. She was born April 5, 1784, and died Oct. 8, 1860,
having married for her second husband William Brown of New York.
Mr. StaflPord built his fine residence corner Lydius and Franklin streets
about 1810, and died there Oct. 12, 1819, of consumption.
I. His daughter, Margaret, married Sept. 18, 1818, William J.
Worth, late Bvt. Major Gen. U. S. A., and died Juae 21, 1869, at
St. Augustine, Florida.
II. JoHN,'^ born June 22, 1805, married Maria Hallenbeck of Hudson
N. Y., June 20, 1834. They had :
i. John Jr. ,7 born May 13, 1835, single and living at East Chat-
ham, N. Y.
ii. Mary, born June 27, 1836, married Jan. 13, 1857, Henry W.
Fry, Mass.
iii. Margaret M., born March 8, 1838, married May 5, 1857,
Louis T. Payne, Chatham Four Corners.
iv. Spencer," born Aug 20, 1840, married March 4, 1867, Catha-
rine GriflSn.
John'' resides at Chatham, N. Y.
IV. SAM\J^h5 (ColJoab,^ Thomas,^ Samuel;'- ^omas i), called "Lieu-
tenant," was born at Coventry, R. I., Aug. 2, 1759. At sixteen he en-
listed in the revolutionary army, serving in the campaign of 1775, in
the northern army under Gen. Montgomery at Crown Point. In 1776
he was again in the same army under Gen. Arnold before Quebec, and
after the retreat was detailed to do garrison duty at St. Johns. In
July, 1781, he entered as second sergeant in Capt. Clark's company
of Williamstown, Mass., and served under Col. Willett (Stark's Divi-
sion) at Fort Plain. The term of service of his company having ex-
pired, it nevertheless remained by the Colonel's request, who said he
expected the enemy down, and agreeably to his expectations, Col. Butler
and Major Ross came down with about 1,500 men. " We engaged
them near Johnstown, made between forty and fifty prisoners. Our
company guarded the prisoners to Albany and was discharged there."
This was the battle of Fort Plain, fought Oct. 24, 1781. It is also
probable that Samuel was present at the battle of Bennington, as he
was not a regular soldier during the year 1777, and it is known that
Col. Joab was accompanied by one or more of his sons.
He married Dora Wells March 28, 1778, who was born Dec. 18, 1757.
Of his children, Thomas and Amanda were married at Brutus, Cayuga
Co., N. Y., but all the rest in Massachusetts. At an early day the
whole family appear to have resided at Sennett (then called Brutus),
and here the "Lieutenant" died Nov. 25, 1830, his wife having preceded
him March 5, 1826. They had issue :
I. Mary, born 1779, married Martin Bowen.
II. Audrey, born Jan. 15, 1783, married Ebenezer Brown.
III. Pamelia, born Oct. 7, 1789, married Hezekiah Bowen and died
April 10, 1831.
454 The Stafford Family.
IV. Thomas, 0 born June 16, 1792, married Susannah Remington, Sept.
16, 1819, and died Feb. 6, 1865. She was born Aug. 15, 1800, and
died Jan. 13, 1867. Tbey had issue :
i. George,'' born Nov. 80, 1823 ; married Oct. 18, 1847, Rebecca
Waits, born Aug. 13, 1824. Res. Centre Road Station, Pa.
They had :
1. Florine, born Aug. 10, 1848.
2. Frank, born June 14, 1850.
3. Joab, born April 3, 1852
4. Orlando, born Feb. 14, 1854.
5. Wilber, born Feb. 7, 1856.
6. Clarence, born Feb. 20, 1859.
7. Newton, born May 30, 1861.
8. Minnie, born Nov. 7, 1864.
ii. Joah, born Jan. 9, 1826, died Feb. 25, 1831.
iii. Almira, born Sept. 27, 1829, died Oct. 4, 1858.
iv. Mary, born Aug. 15, 1836.
V. Amanda, born Sept. 14, 1784, married Arnold.
V. DAVID, 5 (CoZ. Joa&,' Thomas;^ Samuel;^ Thomas^), was born
Nov. 6, 1761, and married Sarah Baker at New Providence, May 2,
1782. She was born at the same place Sept. 11, 1767. David died
at Hounsfield March 6, 1813; Sarah at Middlebury, Summit Co. 0.,
April 23, 1846. They had : "
I. Almy, born at New Providence, Jan. 10, 1783, married David
Bell, July 8, 1798, and died at Utica, July 6, 1817.
II. Wealthy, born at Willsborough, Lake Champlain, June 25,
1785, married Augustus Hickox, of Brooklyn, and died at
Utica, July 6, 1817.
III. Mercy, born at Fort Schuyler (Utica, N. Y.), Dec. 20, 1789,
and married Enos Brown, Feb. 26, 1820, and died Jan. 5, 1869.
IV. John, born at Fort Schuyler, March 30, 1792, and died July 16,
1793.
V. Susan, born at Fort Schuyler, May 18, 1794, and married Samuel
Hecox, June 14, 1814, and died at Lyons, N. Y., Jan. 16, 1868.
VI. Sally, born at Trenton, Oneida Co., Oct. 29, 1796, and married
Stephen W. Palmer at Lyons, Wayne Co., Sept. 10, 1818. She
died at Middlebury, Ohio.
ViT. Dorothea, born at Trenton, Feb. 20, 1800, and died at Utica,
May 7, 1817.
VIII. Mariah, born at Oldenbamauld, July 7, 1802, and died there
July 27, 1803.
IX John Spencer, born at Utica, Sept. 18, 1804, and died there
Jan. 2, 1805.
X. Horatio Nelson,'- born at Utica, Dec. 29, 180G, and married
Frances Ann, daughter of Wm. Tippits, at Geneva, Ontario Co.,
May 2, 1833. Mr. Stafford and his sons, Nelson and Arthur,
are manufacturers and wholesale dealers in stencil stock, 66
Fulton street, N. Y. They had :
The Stafford Fnmily.
455
3Iary Nicholas, born at Lyons, Feb. 1, 1833, and married
May 7, 1857, Thos N. Hickox, of Brooklyn.
Charles Hoffman, born at Lyons, Dec. 17, 1886, and died
there May 26, 1837.
Nelson,' born at Lyons, Nov. 3, 1839, and married Ellen A.,
daughter of Wm. G. Mott, of Brooklyn, Oct. 25, 1866.
They have :
1. Arthur Nelson, born Jan. 3, 1868.
iv. George, born at Middlebury, Ohio, July 18, 1842, and died
there Aug. 8, 1842.
V. William Henry,'' born at Newark, Ohio, Sept. 26, 1843, and
married at New York, April 2, 1866, Pauline J., daughter
of the late Wm. H. Bedson.
vi. Frances Helen, born at Newark, Ohio, March 21, 1846;
married June 24, 1869, William H. McNiel.
vii. Arthur,'' born at Newark, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1848, and mar-
ried Linda A., daughter of Mr. Allen, of , Oct. 20,
1868. They have :
1. Arthur Allen, born Nov. 5, 1869.
VI. IlICHARD,-5 {Col. Joah,^ Thomas,^ iSamuel;^ Thomas^), hovn at
Coventry, R. I., Sept. 24, 1763, and died at Palatine Bridge, Oct. 19,
1826, having moved there about 1815. He married March 28, 1782,
Susan Brown, who was born at Providence, R. I., April 3, 1766, and
died at Palatine Bridge, N. Y., April 16, 1852. They had :
I. Ellen, born at Cheshire, May 3, 1783. She married first Joel
Richardson, Jan. 4, 1801. He died April 22, 1813. She married,
second, Jesse Vincent, Feb. 10, 1817, at Palatine Bridge. He
died in Albany about January, 1866. She died at Palatine Bridge
July 26, 1851.
II. Elisha,'^ born Jan. 26, 1785; married April 10, 1809, in Cheshire,
Mass., Mercy Blackmer, who was born Aug. 1, 1791, and died
Aug. 1, 1822. Elisha died Dec. 24, 1813, at Cheshire, Mass., of
disease contracted in the war of 1812, aged 28 years 10 months
and 29 days. They had :
i. Susan, born March 10, 1810. She married, first, Theodore
Chapin, a merchant of Canajoharie, who died in 1852; and,
second, Jno. R. Hall, merchant of Starkville, Herkimer
Co., N. Y.
ii. John B.,'< born Aug. 3, 1811; married, first, Catharine E.
Ruby, April 5, 1832. She died Jan. 31, 1837. They had :
1. Marcy, died young.
2. Robert, died young.
He married, second, Harriet Elmore, July 11, 1839.
They had :
3. Theodora, born April 25, 1840; died Aug. 1, 1840.
4. Morris T.,"' born Jan. 10, 1841. Entered the service as a
private, served nearly -the whole war ; was promoted to
lieutenant and adjutant; resides at Rock Island, 111.
Married, Oct. 4, 1865, Julia E. Hurst. They have:
456 The Staff(yrd Family.
1. Harvey C, bora Aug. 1, 1866. 2. Annabel, born
Nov. 8, 1867.
5. Susan J., born Sept. 29, 1852.
iii. Richard, born Dec. 1, 1812, Enlisted in U. S. N., and died,
aged 20, on board ship, en route from Baltimore to the mouth
of Mississippi.
III. Mary, born Feb. 24, 1787, at Cheshire, and married Aug. 13,
1803, Joshua Reed, who was born Aug. 30, 1783, and died Nov.
25, 1866.
IV. JoAB,'5 born April 11, 1789 ; married, at Cheshire, Nabby Rice,
who was born March 11, 1790, and died Nov. 23, 1813. He died
at Canajoharie, N. Y., May 31, 1863. They had :
i. Broion,- born Jan. 20, 1810; married Dec. 19, 1832, Ann E.
Young, who was born Dec. 25, 1812, and died Oct. 16, 1849.
They had :
1. Harvey, born Feb. 22, 1835; died Nov. 8, 1838.
2. Richard B., born Sept. 11, 1836; single; telegraph opera-
tor and insurance agent at Canajoharie.
*3. 0. Emerson, born May 30, 1839; single; telegraph opera-
tor at St. Johnsville.
4. Mary E., born June 20, 1841 ; single.
Brown,"' married March 12, 1850, second wife, Phebe Young,
sister of first wife, born March 4, 1819. They had :
5. Harvey R., born Aug. 19, 1852.
6. Phebe A., born May 15, 1859.
7. Florence Venette, Sept. 8, 1862.
ii. /Spencer, born March 20, 1812 ; died Aug. 22, 1814.
Joab6 married for his second wife, Oct. 14,1815, LucyAnn, widow
of Jesse Brown of Cheshire, who was born June 20, 1789, and
died May 25, 1849. They moved to Canajoharie in 1815 or
1816, and had:
m. Eghert Elisha, born Oct. 19, 1819; single; died at BuflPalo
March 20, 1865, of disease contracted in the rebellion.
iv. Joah,' born April 4, 1822, and married Sept. 16, 1846, Maria
Swart, who was born March 5, 1828. He has been for many
years deputy U. S. marshal for northern New York They
live at Canajoharie, and had :
1. Addison Hopkins, born March 5, 1848; dry goods mer-
chant, Buffalo, N. Y.
2. Simon Swart, born Nov. 21, 1850; clerk, Buffalo, N. Y.
3. Oscar Joab, born June 6, 1854.
4 Prosper M. born July 28, 1857 ; died Aug. 28, 1857.
5. Edgar, born May 20, 1859; died Aug. 25, 1860.
6. Edwin, born May 20, 18-59.
7. Sarah Kate, born Oct. 13, 1860; died July 9, 1861.
8. James Henry Ward, born April 8, 1862.
9. Andrew Gilchrist, born June 3, 1865.
10. Maria Louisa, born July 13, 1868 ; died July 26, 1869.
The Stafford Family. 457
V. Joshua R.,^ born July 9, 1824, and married June 27, 1852,
Polly S. Bell, who was born June 16, 1836; lives at BuflFalo,
N. Y., and had :
1. Lucy A., born Nov. 13, 1853.
2. Francis, born Aug. 30, 1857 ; died Sept. 5, 1857.
3. Frank, born May 10, 1859.
4. Franklin, born May 10, 1859 ; died May 31, 1859.
vi. Susan E., born April 25, 1827, and married Feb. 8, 1848,
John P. White of Willink, Erie Co., N. Y.
V. Olive, born Feb. 27, 1795, and married at Canajoharie, N. Y.,
Feb. 15, 1818, John P. Davis, who wad born April 15, 1795, and
died Nov. 28, 1860. She died at Palatine Bridge, July 8, 1848.
VI. John, 15 born Jan. 20, 1798; married Feb. 17, 1820, Mary Young,
born March 10, 1801. He is still living at Palatine Bridge. They
had:
i. Misha E., born May 30, 1821; died Jan. 6, 1823.
ii. Johi H.,'' born April 4, 1823; is a physician and druggist, of
the firm of Hodge & Stafford, Canajoharie. He married,
Sept. 18, 1845, M. Hod^e, bora June 20, 1826. They have :
1. Alice J., born Jan. sT 1847.
2. Charles T., born March 2, 1851.
iii. Ann M., born July 12, 1826, and married Jan. 2, 1845, Elias
C. Mosher of Canajoharie, N. Y.
iv. Susan, born Aug. 24, 1828, and died unmarried 1848.
V. Elle7i J., born Aug. 7, 1830, and married July 4, 1849, John
L. Ellithorp of Palatine Bridge.
VII. JOAB '^ (Col.Joab^ Thomas'-^ Samuel '^ Thomas^), was horn a.t
Coventry, R. I., Sept. 16, 1765, and died at Utica, May 10, 1810. He
married Hannah Biddlecomb of Deerfield, N. Y., who died at Albany
March 22, 1827, in the 60th year of her age. They had :
I. Daniel, i* born Jan. 3, 1787; married Althenia Makepeace of Nor-
ton, Mass., July 22, 1810, who was born Jan. 29, 1793. He was
a hardware merchant at Utica 1812, '13; he died March 14, 1836.
They had :
i. George Spencer, born Jan. 14, 1814, and died Aug. 9, 1817.
ii. Emily Hannah, born Feb. 17, 1816; married Albert C. Allen
of Utica, March 22, 1838, and died at Utica Feb. 23, 1849.
He died Sept., 1855.
iii. Daniel Spencer,' born Dec. 21. 1822, and married Sarah
Roberts June 16, 1846. She died Sept., 1859. They had :
Daniel Spencer, born July, 1859 and died Dec, 1859.
iv. George William,' born Aug. 7, 1825, and married Mary R.
Brennan, Dec. 24, 1846. They had :
1. Emily A., born Jan. 13, 1849, and died May 7, 1850.
2. Mary L., born March 17, 1851.
3. Sarah E., born Oct. 30, 1855.
4. Emily F., born Sept. 22, 1859.
5. George H., born Dec. 5, 1863.
6. Daniel S., born Dec. 14, 1866.
Hist. Coll. iii. 58
458 The Stafford Family.
V. John Francis^ born April 18, 1830, and died single Nov. 21,
1854.
II. Isabella, born Aug. 19, 1788, and married Enos Brown of Utica,
May 14, 1809, and died tbere July 18, 1815.
III. George, 0 married Charlotte H., daughter of John Beddoe of
Geneva, Jan. 24, 1828. He was a hardware merchant at Geneva,
N. Y., and died there June 28, 1833. They had :
John^ born Feb. 7, 1829, at Geneva; unmarried at Branchport,
Yates Co., N. Y.
IV. Hannah, married Rev. Wm. B. Lacy, D. D., rector of St. Peter's
church, Albany, and died there March 11, 1831, aged 37 years,
5 months, 23 days.
CORRECTIONS.
Page 441 for '-a parchmeut copy^" read ■■ a stamped papw copy.""
443 to note at bottom, add private Edwin A. Doolittle, Jr., 37th Kegt., N. Y.
Vols.
44T in .5th line read " thrown over the creek."
447 in 2i»th hue read '• Mr. Stafford married again Feb. 3, 1807."
450 in -iSth line read -^ Spencer Stafford died Feb. 10, 1&44."
450 for notices of Lewis and Susan (Stafford) Benedict, see Benedict Genealogy,
pp. 23S--i33; also. Memorial of Lewis and Susan Benedict, pp. 53.
450 in 4th line from bottom, read "Hallenbake died March 15, 1835."
453 Add to family of Samuel Spencer, Spencer Romeyn, born March 5, 1870.
453 in 3d line from bottom take out "aged 39 years 8 months," and read •' Mar-
garet (Denniston), born Jixly 4, 1769."
453 in 10th line read '-Maria, dauahter of Jerome Ilallenbake.""
453 in 10th line from bottom read David married Sarah Baker, April 4, 1783.
454 in 35th line take out '' died at Utica, July 6, 1817."
454 in 37th line read Hickcox for Hickox and add " he died May 3, ISGl, at Brook-
lyn, N. Y."
454 in 13th line from bottom read " Stephen M." for "Stephen W."
455 in 1st line read " Mary Nicholas born Feb. 1, 18:35."
4.55 in 3d line read Thos. N. Hickcox for Hickox.
455 in 13th hne read "April 34, 1866," for " April 3, 1866."
455 in 17th line read " Linda A. daughter of William Allen of Philadelphia."
455 in 25th line read Eleanor for Ellen.
455 in 37th line read "Jan. 1800," for "about Jan. 1866."
455 in I5th line from bottom add " married, first, March 3, 1828."
4.55 in 16th line from bottom add " Chapin b. April 19, 1806. and d. Feb. 3, 1853."
455 in 17th line from bottom after "second," add "Dec. 11, 1861," and after " Hall.'
add " born June 39, 1810."
456 in 10th line after "married," add "Jan. 5, 1809."
457 in 9th line after " White," add " born Aug. 15, 1836."
457 in 1.3th line read " Mary, dau. John Young," for " Mary Young.""
4,57 in 33d line after "Mosher," add "born Oct. 3.3, 1834.""
457 in 24th line after "unmarried," insert "July 11, 1848."
457 in 36th line after " Ellithrop," insert " born April 31, 1830."'
457 in loth line from bottom read "died Sept. .3, 1855," for " Feb. 33, 1849."
458 in 5th line add Chariotte, his wife died June 38, 1833.
458 in 6th line read " Jan. 15, 18.33," for "June 38, 1833."
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ANNEKE JANSE.
This famous character has been so long and so prominently before the
public, it would hardly be expected that much of interest respecting her
could be found at this day. But in delving among the public records, we
continue to find new facts, which aid in developing her history. She was
ftmong the first immigrants that came to settle the manor of Rensse-
laerswyk, and arrived in 1630, with her husband, Roeloff" Jansen A^'au
Maesterlandt, who came out with his family as farmer to the patroon at a
salary of seventy-two dollars a year.i Five or six years afterwards the
family was settled at New Amsterdam, now New York, where he received
a patent from Governor Van Twiller in 1636, for 31 morgens, or 62 acres,
of land, lying along the North river. About this time he died, and in
1637 or 1638, Anneke married the Rev. Everardus Bogardus, the first
settled minister of the place. He died in 1647 and she returned to Albany,
where- her residence was on the east corner of State and James streets.
She died in 1663, and was buried in the churchyard on Beaver and Hud-
son streets, now the site of the Second or Middle Dutch Church.
Anneke- had eight children, four by each husband, of whom three
daughters and three sons married and had families, and their descendants
at tliis day are in truth a multitude.
The children of Roeloif and Anneke Janse were :
1. Sarah, who married surgeon Hans Kierstede, 29 June, 1642. After
his death she married in 1669, Cornelius Van Borsum, of Brooklyn ferry,
whom she outlived, and in 1683 married Elbert Elbertsen of New York.
2. Catrina, who married Lucas Rodenburg, vice director of Curagoa,
and after his death, Johannes Van Brugh, a prominent merchant and
magistrate of New Amsterdam.
3. Fytje (or Fijtie), (in English Sophia), who married Pieter Hartgers
Van Vee. He came over in 1643, and was commissaris at Fort Orange,
1651. He died in Holland 1670, leaving two daughters, Jannetje and
Rachel, mentioned in the will of Anneke.
4. Jan, who at his mother's death was unmarried. He is supposed to
have been the person that accidentally killed Gerrit Verbeek in Albany in
1665, and was himself slain in the massacre at Schenectady in 1690.
The children of Doni. Bogardus and Anneke, were four sons, William,
Cornelis, Jonas, and Pieter.
1. William Bogardus was appointed clerk in the secretary's office at
New Amsterdam in 1656 ; and in 1687 was postmaster of the province.
He was twice married, and had nine children.
' O'Gallaglmn's Neio Netherland, i, 433.
"^ This is one of the few baptismals that liave tlie diminutive ke for jc. Annetje
ii\ctm?ies little Ann ; imdi Anneke, or Annekin, is the siuno. They are terms of
endearment, boginninof witli childhood.
460 Annelce Janse.
2. Cornells was born In 1640; he married Helen, a daughter of Wil-
liam Teller, of Albany, where he resided until his death in 1666. His
hocdel, or personal estate, was sold by public vendue in the same year, and
the proceeds amounted to 2015 guilders, a large sum for the time. He
left one son Cornells, who died 1707, and the descendants of this son were
the first contestants for a portion of the grant to Trinity church.
3. Jonas was baptized in January, 1643, and probably died unmarried.
4. Pieter was born in 1645, in New Amsterdam, or New York. He
subsequently settled in Albany, where, in 1673, he was one of the magis-
trates, and in 1690 was commissioned with others to treat with tlie Five
Nations, and to look after the defense of the town. He married Wyntje
Cornelise Bosch, and had eight children. He made his will Feb., 1702,
and died in Kingston, 1703.
A table of a portion of the descendants of this family is given in thfe
second volume of my Historical Collections of Albany. It has been cal-
culated that if their ancient farm in New York, now in possession of Trinity
church, and supposed to be worth several millions, was recovered and
equally apportioned among all who claim to be the descendants of Anneke
Janse, it would give them about twenty shillings a piece.
Among the effects of the late Mrs. Dudley was found a copy of a trans-
lation of the will of Anneke, the original of which is in the county clerk's
office, and is as follows :
The last Will and Testament of Anneke Jans, widow of Roeloff'e Jans,
and lastly loidow of the Rev. Everardus Bogardus.
In the name of the Lord, Amen : Know all men by these presents, that
this day, the 29th of January, 1663, in the afternoon, about 4 o'clock,
before me, Dirk Van Schelluyne, Notary Public, in the presence of the
witnesses hereafter mentioned, Anneke Jans, widow of Roeloffj Jans, of
Masterland, and now lastly widow of the Eev. Everardus Bogardus, resid-
ing in the village of Beverwyck, and well known to us. Notary and wit-
nesses ; the said Anneke Janse laying on her bed in a state of sickness,
but perfectly sensible, and in the full possession of her mental powers,
and capable to testate ; to which state of mind we can fully testify : the
said Anneke Jans, considering the shortness of life, the certainty of death,
and the uncertainty of the hour of time ; she, the said Anneke Jans, de-
clared, after due consideration, without any persuasion, compulsion, or re-
traction, this present document to be her last will and testament, in manner
following : First of all ; recommending her immortal soul to the Almighty
God, her Creator and Redeemer, and consigning her body to Christian
burial, and herewith revoking and annulling all prior testimony disposition
of any kind whatsoever : And now proceeding anew, she declared to nomi-
nate, and institute as her sole and universal heirs, her children, viz , Sarah
lloeloffsen, wife of Hans Kierstede ; Katrina Boeloffsen, wife of Johannis
Van Brugh ; also Jannetje, and Rachel Hartgers, the children of her de-
ceased daughter, Fytje Roeloffsen, during her life-time the wife of Pieter
Hartgers representing together their mother's place, also her son Jan Roeloff-
sen ; and finally, William, Cornells, Jonas, and Pieter Bogardus, and to them
to bequeath all her real estate, chattels, credits, moneys, gold, silver coined
Anneke Janse. 461
and uncoined, jewels, cloths, linen, woollen, household furniture, and all
property whatsoever, without reserve, or restriction of any kind, to be
disposed of after her decease, and divided by them in equal shares, to do
with the same at their own will and pleasure, without any hindrance
whatsoever. Provided, nevertheless, with this express condition and
restriction, that her four first-born children shall divide between them out
of their property, the sum of 1000 gilders, to be paid to them out of the
proceeds of a certain farm situated on Manhattan island, bounded on the
North river, and that before any other dividend takes place : and as three
of these children at the time of their marriage received certain donations,
and as Jan Roeloffsen is yet unmarried, he is to receive a bed, and a milch
cow ; and to Jonas and Pieter Bogardus, she gives a house and lot, situated to
the westward of the house of her the testatrix, in the village of Beverwyck,
going in length until the end of a bleaching spotj and in breadth, up to
the room of her the testatrix's house, besides a bed to each of them, and
a milch cow to each of them : the above to be an equivalent of what the
married children have received.
Finally, she the testatrix gives to Roeloffe Keirstede, the child of her
daughter Sarah, a silver mug; to Annatie Van Brugh (the child of her
daughter Katrina,) also a silver mug, and to Jannetje and Rachel
Hartgers (the children of her daughter Fijtje) also a silver mug : all the
above donations to be provided for out of the first moneys received, and
afterwards the remainder of the property to be divided and shared as
aforesaid. The testatrix declares this document to be her only true last
will and testament, and desiring that after her decease it may supersede
all other testaments, codicils, donations, or any other instrument whatso-
ever ; and in case any formalities may have been omitted, it is her will and
desire the same benefit may accrue as if they actually had been observed :
and she requested me, notary public, to make one or more lawful instru-
ments, in the usual form of this, the testatrix's last will and desire.
Signed, sealed and delivered, at the house of the testatrix, in the village
of Beverwick, in New Netherland, in the presence of Ruth Jacobse Van
Schoonderwert, and Invert Wendel, witnesses.
This is the mark X of Anneke Jans with her own hand.
Rutger Jacobse.
Evert Janse Wendell.
D. Van Schelluyne, Notary Public. 1663.
It seems that in 1671, the heirs of Anneke released the bouwery in
New York to Governor Lovelace, as appears by the record and transfer in
the words and figures following :
" Anno 1670-71, March the 9th, Heere Johannes Van Brugh, in right
of Catrina Roeloff" his wife, and attorney of Pieter Hartgers, William
Bogardus for himself and his brothers Jan Roeloffsen and Jonas Bogar-
dus, and Cornelius Van Borsum, in right of Sara Roelofi" his wife, and by
assignment of Peter Bogardus, all children and lawful heirs of Anne-
tie Roelofi", late widow of Dom^ Bogardus deceased, for a valuable
consideration, transported and made over unto the Rijrht Hon'^'e Colonel
Francis Lovelace, his heirs and assigns, their farm or bouwery, commonly
called or known by the name of Domine's bouwery, lying and being on
462 Annehe Janse.
Manhattan's island, towards the North river, the quantity of ye land
amounting to about sixty-two acres, as in the former grond brief from
Governor Stuyvesant, bearing date the 4th day of July, 1651, and the
confirmation thereupon from Governor R. Nicolls, bearing date y^ 27th
of March, 1667, is more particularly set forth — which transport was
signed by them and acknowledged before the alderman, Mr. Oloff-Steven-
sen Van Cortlandt and Mr. John Laurence."
After this time, the tract theretofore known as the Domine's bouwery,
and Domine's hook became a part of the Duke's farm, afterwards called the
King's farm, and finally the Queen's farm ; which in 1705 Trinity church
accepted and received by letters patent and grant of Queen Anne, executed
by Governor Cornbury, was delivered by him to the corporation of that
church, and duly recorded in the office of the secretary of state. In that
instrument the boundaries are rather loosely described as the Queen's farm,
bounded on the east partly by a street called Broadwav , partly by the common,
and partly by the swamp, and on the west by Hudson's river. The church
seems to have had peaceable possession of the premises until the close of
the revolutiony war, when Cornelius Bogardus, a descendant in the third
generation from Cornells the son of Anneke, laid claim to a sixth part of
the church farm as it was then called, under the plea that his ancestor had
never transferred his right and portion of the premises. He took pos-
session of a house on the farm and built a fence enclosing a portion of it.
The church oflBcers employed persons who went at night and broke
down the fence and burnt it. The Bogardus party retaliated by destroy-
ing some of the fences of the church. The church, however, was too power-
ful for the widow's son, and the Bogarduses moved to a respectful distance
from New York, and left the church triumphant for many years.
In 1830, one John Bogardus commenced an action to recover this pro-
perty; but signally failed, although a vigorous efi'ort was made for the
attainment of his object. The report of the case occupies 130 pages of
the 4th vol. of Sandford's Chancery Reports, and the chancellor's opinion
on the case closes with these words :
" And now that I have been enabled to examine it carefully, and with
due reflection, I feel bound to say, that a plainer case has never been pre-
sented to me as a judge. Were it not for the uncommon magnitude of
the claim, the apparent sincerity and zeal of the counsel who supported
it, and the fact (of which I have been oftentimes admonished, by per-
sonal applications on their behalf), that the descendants of Anneke Jans,
at this day, are hundreds, if not thousands, in number; I should not have
deemed it necessary to deliver a wa-itten judgment on deciding the cause.
" A hearty dislike to clothing any eleemosynary institution with either
great power or extensive patronage, and a settled conviction that the pos-
session by a single religious corporation, of such overgrown estates as the
one in controversy, and the analogous instance of the Collegiate Dutch
Church, is pernicious to the cause of Christianity; have disposed me to
give an earnest scrutiny to the defence in this case ; as, in the instance of
the Dutch Church, they prompted me, in my capacity of counsel, to more
zealous efforts to overthrow their title to the lands devised by Jan Habcr-
dinck. But the law on these claims is well settled ; and it must be sus-
tained, in favor of religious corporations as well as private individuals.
Indeed, it would be monstrous, if, after a possession such as has been
Annehe Janse. 463
proved in this case, for a period of nearly a century and a half, open, no-
torious, and within sight of the temple of justice ; the successive claim-
ants, save one, being men of full age, and the courts open to them all the
time (except for seven years of war and revolution); the title to lands
were to be litigated successfully, upon a claim which has been suspended
for five generations. Few titles in this country would be secure under
such an administration of the law; and its adoption would lead to scenes
of fraud, corruption, foul injustice, and legal rapine, far worse in their
consequences upon the peace, good order, and happiness of society, than
external war or domestic insurrection."
Probably more than a hundred books and pamphlets have grown out of
this controversy. A catalogue of them properly compiled would form an
interesting bibliography.
It has been mentioned that the residence of Anneke at the time of her
death was the corner of State and James streets. The authority for it is a
deed of her heirs to Dirk Ten Broek in 1663, among the Dutch records
in the county clerk's ofl&ce. It is inserted as it shows the form of con-
tract at that day, being the common forms of a bill of sale, in use here
two centuries ago. The Dutch statutes and forms were based on those of
the Romans.
Appeared before me Johannes Provoost, in the service of the privileged
West India Company, clerk and vice-director at Fort Orange and the
village of Beverwyck, the heirs of the late Annetien Bogardus of the
one side and Dirk Wesselse of the other side, who declare in pre-
sence of the afternamed witnesses, that in friendship and amity, they
have agreed and contracted with each other that the aforesaid heirs
(being the surviving children of said Annetien Bogardus, deceased),
have sold to said Dirk Wesselse, as by these presents tbey do, their late
mothe'-'s house and lot lying in the village of Beverwyck, adjoining to the
east Jonas and Pieter Bogardus, and to the west Evert Janse Wendels,i
the same lot which she occupied to the day of her death ; length to the
west with the house five rods nine feet, and to the east five rods eight and
a half feet, breadth to the north two rods eight and a half feet, and to the
south two rods seven feet, together with a shed {afdack) to the east side
of said house, that has been rented out three months to the date of this
purchase, and the rent of which the buyer shall receive ; for which house
and lot the said Dirk Wesselse, as buyer, promises to pay the sum of one
thousand guilders,'' payable in good whole merchantable beaver skins, at
eight guilders a piece, in three installments ; the first immediately, the
second on the first of July, 1664, and the third or last on the first of July,
1665, each time a just third part of the whole sum ; the buyer shall, with
the first payment, receive the aforesaid house and lot, and in the mean-
time said house shall be occupied at his risk, also with the last payment
the buyer shall receive a proper conveyance, all of which the parties
aforesaid mutually promise to hold good and true, under pledge according
to law.
' Evert Janse was the progenitor of the Wendels in this country, and his house
and lot was the site of Hope Bank.
^ $400.
464 Annehe Janse.
Done in Beverwyck, in presence of Wouter Albertson [Van den Uyt-
hooflf] and David Provoost, as witnesses hereto called, on this 21st of June,
A. D. 1663.
w. bogardus.
Jan Roeloffse.
cornelis bogardus.
by order of the other heirs,
Dirk Wesselse Ten Broeck.
Wouter Alberts.
David Provoost.
Acknowledged before me,
Johannes Provoost, Clerk.
It appears that in July, 1667, Ten Broeck had complied with the terms
of sale, when the followino; deed was executed, which being briefer than
such instruments at this day may be of some interest.
Appeared before us, the undersigned, commissaries of Albany, etc.,
Messrs. Pieter Bogardus and Jonas Bogardus, for themselves, and as
attorneys for Pieter Hartgers, Mr. Johannes Van Brugh, Sara RoeloflFse,
widow of the late Mr. Hans Kierstede in his life time, chirurgeon, Jan
Eoeloffse, William Bogardus, and on the part of the widow of the late
Cornells Bogardus, all children and heirs of their mother, Annetie Bo-
gardus, who declare, by reason of the bill of sale, of date the 21st of June,
1663, passed before the clerk, Johannes Provoost and certain witnesses, and
by virtue of patent granted first by the Heer director general and council
of New Netherland, of date the 23d of April, 1652, and again on the
10th of this month of July, by the right honorable, the governor general
Richards Nicolls, that in true rights, free ownership, they grant, convey,
and make over by these presents to and for the behoof of Dirck Wesselse
[Ten Broeck], in the aforenamed Annetie Bogardus's certain house and
lot standing and lying here in Albany, and occupied by said Dirck
Wesselse, bounded, built upon, and enclosed both in breadth and length
according to the tenor and contents of said bill of sale to which reference
is here made, without the grantors' having the least claim thereto any
more, likewise acknowledging that they are fully paid and satisfied there-
for, the last penny with the first, and therefore giving plenam actionem
cessam, and full power to the aforesaid Dirck Wesselse, his heirs and
successors or assigns, to dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he could
do with his patrimonial efi"ects j promising to protect and free the same
from all trouble, actions, liens, and claims of every person, as is right,
and further, never more to do nor sufi'er anything to be done against the
same, either with or without law, in any manner, on pledge of his person
and estate, nothing excepted, subject to all laws and judges.
Done in Albany the ^ of July, 1667.
Pieter Bogardus.
Jonas Bogardus.
J'eunis Cornelisse.
Ahram Staes.
In my presence,
D. V, ScHELLUYNE, Secretary, 1667.
iC£~£^-£^
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COLONEL LEWIS BENEDICT.
Lewis, son of Lewis aad Susan (StaiFord) Benedict, was born September
2, 1817, at Albany, N. Y. His early studies were prosecuted at Aurora,
Cayuga Co., but his preparation for college was made mainly at the
Albany Academy. In 1834 he entered the sophomore class of Williams
College, and graduated in 1837. Three years after he delivered the
Master's Oration. As a boy he was noted for his zeal and diligence in
study, and not less for enterprise in play. The records of the Albany
Academy attest his success in competitive examinations; and it is well
remembered, by many who shared in them, how, after sweeping the prizes
for scholarship he would resort to the play ground, and exhibit equal
superiority in those games and contests, which are alike the peril and
delight of robust and ambitious boyhood. His collegiate career resembled
his academic — it was successful to whatever degree he chose to make it.
While a student of the law, he maintained sufficient ardor of pursuit to
enable him to acquire a knowledge of the elements of that science; but
his taste for general literature was decided enough to save him from en-
grossment by studies purely professional. His legal studies were directed
by the Hon. John C. Spencer at Canandaigua, and on his admission to
the bar, in January, 1811, Marcus T. Reynolds, then at the zenith of his
professional fime and intellectual vigor, received him as his partner in
the law. He was subsequently admitted to the state and federal courts. In
1845, he was appointed cityattorney,and was reappointed for a second term.
In 1847 he was appointed judge advocate general on the staff of Gov. John
Young, In 1848, he was elected surrogate of the city and county of
Albany for four years. In 1849 he was appointed judge advocate gene-
ral by Gov. Hamilton Fish. In 1852, and again in 1862 he received the
whig nomination for city recorder. In 1854 he was appointed one of
three commissioners to report on the pecuniary and other conditions of
the several state prisons, and to devise laws for their better regulation
and discipline. The committee made a voluminous report to the legisla-
ture in 1855. In the fall of 1860 he was nominated by the union men
of the district for member of assembly and was the only union candidate
elected from the county. His political career closed in 1860. He was
always a leader. He was often delegate to conventions, state and county,
chairman of committees, general and local, a prolific author of addresses
and resolutions, and a frequent speaker at political assemblages. As a
surrogate the clearness of his mind and the equity of his convictions
receive some illustration from the circumstance that of the many judg-
ments pronounced by him, during his considerable term, but one, and
that made in his noviciate, is known to have been reversed by an appel-
late tribunal. Ou the outbreak of the rebellion, he early offered his
Hist. Cull. iu. 59
466 Colonel Leiois Benedict.
services to the governor. Declining offers of higher positions, to which,
as a civilian, he feared himself unsuited, he finally accepted the lieuten-
ant colonelcy of the Second Fire Zouaves (7od N. Y. Vols.). This regi-
ment made a part of the Excelsior Brigade under Gen. Sickles, took part
in the siege of Yorktown and was the first to plant its colors upon the
ramparts after the evacuation of the place by the rebels. The battle of
Williamsburg, May 5th, 1862, followed, and Col. B. was taken prisoner
while bringing up the reserve to reinforce the extreme left which was
being persistently assailed by the rebel Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. He
was taken to Libby prison, and thence to Salisbury, N. C. He was ex-
changed August 10, 1862, and his exchange was officially announced
September 30, 1862. He came home in wretched health, but careful
nursing saved his life. He was, as soon as his condition permitted, ap-
pointed by Gov. Morgan, Colonel 162d New York volunteers. The
regiment was ordered to, and arrived at New Orleans, December 15, 1862.
About January 10, 1863, Col. Benedict was ordered to Donaldsonville,
sixty miles above New Orleans, and was acting brigadier general at that
post. He commanded a brigade at the battle of Port Hudson, June 14,
1863, where his calm bravery excited the admiration of all who witnessed
it. The next day Gen. Banks called for one thousand volunteers to storm
the enemy's works. Col. B. volunteered to lead one of the two battalions,
but the fall of Vicksburg made the attack unnecessary, and the forlorn
hope lost the opportunity of illustrating its bravery and patriotism.
About the middle of August Gen. Banks reorganized the army, and put
Col. Benedict in command of the First Brigade, Third Division, of the
Nineteenth Army Corps. Col. B was engaged in the expedition against
Sabine city under Gen. Franklin, and soon afterward was ordered to
Brashear city, in western Louisiana. In the skirmish near Vermillion
Bayou, he had the satisfaction of stopping the advance of the rebels who
were driving our cavalry before them. His position was so well taken
that his small force succeeded in repulsing the large masses of the
enemy with a loss of but five killed and wounded. February 24, 1864,
he arrived at Franklin, La., where the army was concentrated. Here
was organized the Red River expedition. He was assigned to the com-
mand of the Third Brigade, First Division (Gen. Emory) 19th Army
Corps. The army moved the 15th of March. On the 8th of April,
fifteen miles beyond Pleasant Hill, which was reached by the main army
on the 7th, was fought the sanguinary battle of Pleasant Grove, which
ended in a victory for the nationals, just as darkness covered the scene.
" Nothing," said Gen. Banks in his report, " could surpass in impetuosity
the assault of the enemy but the inflexible steadiness and valor of our
troops. The First Division of the 19th Army Corps, by its great bravery
in this action saved the army and navy." Col. Benedict was especially
commended for the manner in which he handled his brigade, which was
mainly instrumental in effecting this repulse. The rebels receiving re-
enforcements renewed the fight on the 9th at Pleasant Hill, to which
place our army had fallen back. The Third Brigade was posted, unsup-
ported, on the extreme left of the line of battle. Towards evening the
enemy made a desperate attempt to carry this our weakest position, falling
with several brigades upon Col. Benedict's small force of about 2,000
men. " Outnumbered as well as outflanked, and being without any
near support, his brigade fell steadily back, fighting gallantly as they
Colonel Lewis Benedict.
467
were pushed up the acclivity of Pleasant Hill. In the conflict down the
slope at the first shock of the onset, and while rallying his men to a
charge, Col. Benedict fell, pierced by five bullets." Lossing adds, " no
better or more beloved soldier and citizen than he gave his life for his
country during the war." He was buried with civic and military honors
in the Albany Rural Cemetery, May 2, 1864. His nomination as Brevet
Brigadier General United States Volunteers, " for gallant conduct at
Port Hudson, to date from March 13, 1865," was confirmed by the senate
July 23, 1866. (See Memorial Brevet Brigadier General Letvis Bene-
dict, 1866, 80, pp. 155; Los&ing's History of Civil War, vol. ill, pp. 261,
262; Greeley's American Conflict, vol. ll, p. 514; Clark's Heroes of Al-
bany, pp. 87-118). For portrait of Col. Benedict, see vol. ii, p. 198.
^.
^^^^^ummMii
Tomb of Col. Benedict.
INDEX
Abbot, Bridget, died, 365
Mrs. James, died, 326
Abeel, Cathfilina W., 377
EUzabeth, 70, 78 ■
Johannes, 70, 78
Magdalena, 70, 78
Maria, 70, 78
Stoffel Janse, 83, 99, 100,
104, 134, 191, 234 ; location
of liis liouse, 78; sells
house and lot, 130 ; died,
70, 78 ; see Janse
Ableman, Annie E.,died, 295
Abraham Staets's Alley, 111
Abrahamse, Jacob, 72 ; see
Cooper, and Cuyper ; also
Vosburgh, and Van Deu-
een
Matteuwes, 156
Academy club, 279
of Music, 229, 364
Acheson, Thomas, died, 388
Ackerman, Lucy Malvina, died
335
Adair, Annie, died, 280
Adams, AUen, died, 256
Charles H., 226, 379
John Quincy, 246
Mrs. William, died, 256
Tanneke, 104
Williams, 280 ; died, 327
Adriaen, Dr., 68, 88, 206
Adriansen, Jacob, 24 ; see Van
Utrecht Maryn, 9
Aelten, Ryck, 215
Aertssen, Rut, 101, 116, 117
Aheru, John, first lieut., 251
Aiken, E. C, 323
Ainsworth, Mrs. George E.,
died, 378
Akins, Mrs. Wm., died, 257
Albany Academy, 409
and Schenectady turnpike
company, election, 277
basin, 410
Burgesses Corps, 368
Canal Line, 231
Church Records, 99
defense of, committed to
Johannes Wendell, 131
its settlement, 396
City Bank, 2*3, 368
City Fire Ins. Co., 323
County population, 1813,
425, 427
Daily Advertiser, 344, 319
Dental Association, 225
Evening Post issed, 268
Exchange Bank, 230, 240 ;
election, 280
Institute, 352; originator,
319
Insurance Company, 366,
431.
Library, 437 ; buildings, 285
Museum, 364, 383
Orphan Asylum, 273
Albany Register, 384, 448
Republican ArtUlery, 233,
Rural Cemetery, 258, 338,
Savings Bank, 366
Albert, Mrs. Charles, died, 315
Mrs. Peter, died, 304
Peter, died, 226
Alberts, Wouter, 464
Albertse, Eva, 50
Femmetie, 218, 219
Maria, 158
Wm. ; see Van Munichen-
dam
Albertseu, — , 189
Hendrick, ferrymaster, 24
Wouter, 28
Albright, James M., died, 239
Alden, Rev. Mr., 268, 270
Alexander street Mission, 374 ;
chapel, 328
Algie, Mrs. Lithan, died, 295
Allen, Albert C, 457
Col. Ethan, 258
H. W., buried, 307
James, died, 387
John, died, 264
Linda A., 455
M. Augusta, died, 236
Mr., 455
Mrs. Richard W., died, 366
Otis, died, 239 ; bequest to
church, 334
Rev. Mr., 443
Allicott, Elizabeth, died, 372
Alms house, 434
Alot, Mrs. Franklin J., died,
Alvin, Thomas, died, 314
Ambler, C, 365
American Hotel, 410
Ames, Rev. Charles G., fare-
well sermon, 264
Amsdell, George, I., trustee,
Theodore M., trastee, 338
Amusement, expense of, 332
Anable, Mr., 329
Anderson, Absalom, died, 378
John, 15
Mrs. George, died, 262
Mrs. Margaret, died, 229
Richard, died, 371
Robert, died, 335
Sarah, died, 272
Andrews, Edwin, 280 _
Joel W., his barometrical
observations, 279 ; his re-
cord of weather, 269 ; sin-
giilar observation of, 325
Andriessen, Albert, 50; see
Bratt
Andries, 47
Arent ; see Bratt
Hendrick, 0, 11, 14, 43 ; see
Van Doesburg
Andriessen, Jan, 62; known
as Jantie the Irishman,
63; sale of estate, 71;
his property, 68 ; see An-
derson, John
Meyndert, 196
Anker, measure of 10 gallons,
53; 103i gallons, 55; it8
capacity, 10
Annals of Albany, 82, 112, 114
Annesley, Capt. Richard L.,
251
Isaac, died, 249
Annetje, signification of, 459.
Anshe Emeth Congregation,
226
Anthouv, Susan, died, 242
W. H., president. 338
Anti-rent captives, 332, demon-
stration, 245 ; meeting, 334;
troubles, 320, 332.
Anti-rentism terminated, 266
Appanewayett, Indian, 173
Appel, Adrian Janse, 10, 58;
see Van Leyden, 211
Johannes. 58
William, 58
Apples, price of, 349
Aqueducts. 431
Ai-borHillMeth. Church, 308,
309, 332
Arentse, Adriaantje, 122
Rut, 201; see Schoenma-
ker
Wouter, 80
Arizona, pioneer, 233
Arkels, Annie, died, 285
Mrs. Joseph, died, 334
Armiston, John, died, 284
Arms, Nelson T., died, 253
of Amsterdam, ship, 29
of Norway, ship, 216
Armsby, Dr. James H., ap-
pointed army surgeon,
229
Armstrong, C. W., 280
Eliza, died, 257
John, died, 284
Army recruits, 274
Arnold, , 454
General, 453
Jane S., died, 288
Joseph, died, 288
Mr., 329
Arnott, Mrs. James, died, 225
Asaenal, 433
Artcher, Michael, died, 251
Mrs. Michael, died, 355
Arthur. Howard W., drowned,
250
Artius ; see Orchard
Ash Grove church, 226, 308,
309, 331, 333; dedicated,
252 ; Sunday School, 258
Assessed valuation for 1864, 276
Athens cutoff", 361; line steam
boats, 357
470
Index.
Atkinson, Ann, died, 375
Richard, died, 234
Atwood, Mrs. H. Courtney,
386
Auction fees defined, 11 ; sale
of tobacco, etc., 231
Aukes, Douwe, 98; see De-
Aurania, Albany so called, 409
Aurora, remarkable display,
Austin, Arent, Captain G. E.,
261
Charles L., died, 307
Dr J C 225
Edward''Elliott, died, 376
Jeremiah J., 280
Mrs. Abraham, died, 245
Avery, Mrs. Penelope, died, 343
Babcock, Mary A. C. died, 315
Backer, Capt. John, 105, 144,
145
Evert Luycasse, 59, 64, 161,
162 ; account of, 74 ; see
Luykasse
Hans Coenradtseu, 26, 81,
148
Jan, 146
Jan Harmanse, 101
Jochem. 64, 78, 208
Jochem Wesselse, 78, 100 ;
see Becker, Jochem Wes-
selse
see Bakker
Backus, Celeste G., died, 239
Badgley, Joseph D., 352
Bael, J. G. V., 84, 91 ; see Van
Bael
Bailey, Mrs. Charles, died, 232
Lieut., killed, 251
Nelson, S. S. Supt., 332
Bain, James, 420
Mrs. Peter C, died, 347
Bainbridge, reached by rail
road, 367
Baird, Father, pastor, 352
Baker, Charles, Jr., died^267
Col. B. F. 251
John, 146
Mrs. Helena, 243
Mrs. Joseph W., died, 315
Sarah, 454
Bakker, Hendrik Willemse, 36,
52, 75 ; see Backer
Bal, Barent Janse, 64, 218
Ballantine, brewer, 387
Jas., builder, 253
Bambus, Harmen Jacobsen, 5,
32, 41, 46, 49, 51 ; account
of, 17 ; see Bembus and Ja-
cobsen
Bame, Auuie, died, 344
John, foat of fast driving,
242
Banan, Ann, died, 305
Bancroft, William H., died.
244
Bank of the Capitol, 331
Banker, Everts, 44
Gerrit, 43, 60, 64, 05, 66, 80,
89, 157; account of, 44;
sells his house, 104
Mrs., died, 44
William, 44
Banks, 1813, 430, 431
Mrs. R. L., died, 340
Banyar, Goldsborough Le Roy,
died, 324 ■ estate of, 370
Baptist churches, 231 ; commu-
nicants, 249; missionary
union, 255, 270
Barber, Jeremiah, died, 367
Barbier, Jacob, 206
Barckley, [Barclay] John, 419 n.
Barent the smith, 91
Barentseu, Annetje, 165
Elsie, 84
Frans, 25, 35, 36 ; see Pastoor
Jan., 34 ; see Wemp, and
Poest
Tys, 75
Barheit, Andries Hanse, 68 ;
see
Barker, Ann, died, 314
Barley, price of, 349 ; receipts,
Barnard, Charles, died, ^1
F. J., 339
John B., died, 261
Mrs. J. B., died, 306
Mrs. Margaret, died, 295
Rev. Mr., 226
Barnes, Mrs. Samuel S., died,
348
Barnett, John, captain, 286
Barometer, great elevation, 279
Baroquier, Jacob Symonse
Clomp, 209, 210; see
Clomp
Reyutyen Pieterse, 209
Barrack street, a corruption, of
Berg street. 141
Barracks at Greenbush, 429,434
Barret, Thomas, died, 364
Barrett, Ellen, 336
Hugh, died, 367
Barrows, Wm. P., 451
Bartholomew, Capt., 395
Bartlett, Mrs. Nicholas, died,
Bartley, John D., died, 388
Barton, Daniel, died, 372
Base ball game, 250
Basin, dimensions of, 410; see
canal basin
Bass lane, changed, 361
Bassett, James, died, 387
Mrs. Jane, died, 317
Bastiaense, Harmen, 74, 137 ;
see Visscher
Bat ; see Boer
Batcher, George A., anti-rent-
er, 333
Batey, Jane, died, 319
Bath, 405
ferry, 431
Baumis, Mrs. George, died, 355
Baxban, Jurriaen, 4
Bay, Andrew, 263
Dr. William, died, 263
John W. 411
Beans, price of, 349, 370
Bearup, Francis, died, 385
Beasely, Henry, 418, 420
Beatty, Margaret, died, 277
Mary Ann, died, 267
Mrs. Alex. W., died, 323
Mrs. Thomas, died, 334
Beaver, Mrs. Alexander, died,
236
Beaver, 138, 149, 158 ; value of,
1 ; as currency, 3 ; 12 shil-
lings a piece, 141 ; 9 shillmgs
a pound, 141 ; price of, 12, 13,
14 ; to be reshipped, 207 ;
value of, in wheat, 179;
value of, 25 guilders, 86 ;
frauds in weight of, 397
Beaverwyk Club disbanded,
376; see Beverwyk
Beazly, Brother Henry, 416
Beck, Dr., monument to, 279 ;
literary society, 313
Becker, Aaron J., died, 230
Jochem Wesselse, 306, 308,
317 ; surety for Baroquier,
209 ; see Backer and Wes-
Beddoe, Charlotte H., 458
John, 458
Bedell, Daniel, died, 316
Bedford, David E. S. died, 373,
374
Bedson, Pauline J., 455
Wm. H., 455
Bee hive, new, 374
Beebc, Almira, died, 281
Beef, price of, 348, 370
Beek, Elizabeth, 69, 81, 94;
widow of Capt. Salisbury,
97
Beekman, Edwin, died, 344
Jan Martense, account of,
21 ; see Martense
Johanna, 148
Marten, 21, 148
Metie, 148
Susanna, 148
Willem, 195
Beels, Reuben, died, 335
Beer excise, farming of, 15, 193,
199 ; regulations about,
209, 211
Beeren island, 56, 73 ; see Mac-
hawameck
Behan, Mrs. Daniel, died, 314
Belcher, Mrs. John S., died.
Bell, David, 454
Gerrit W., died, 306
James W., died, 353
Polly S., 457
of Queen Anne, used in
the Capitol, 433
taverns, closed at ringing
of, 67
Bembo, Jan., 10
Bembus, Harmen Jacobsen,
15 ; see Bambus
Bemis, Mrs. Alpheus, died, 366
Bender, Christopher W., 280
M. W'., 394
Bendingh, Claes, 190, 191, 205;
see Bordiu
Benedict, Brig., Gen., Lewis,
443 ; sketch of, 465
Lewis, 445, 449, 450
Olive, died, 343
Rev. Dr., 282
Rev. Thomas Newcomb,
451
Roby, 449
Uriah, 449 n.
Benevolent societies, 1813, 437
Benjamin, Harriet E., 312
David F., died, 373
Bennett, Eliza D., died, 333
Joseph, 442
Peter v., died, 354
Thomas D., 338
Benny, Belinda, died, 313
Bensing, Dirck, 4, 6, 6, 11, 12,
15, 27, 28, 34, 191, 215, 322 :
written also Bensingh and
Beusick
Benson WiUem, 419 n.
Bent, Pieter, 59 ; see Bont and
Bout
Bentdinck, Dirrick, 202
Benton, Capt. steam boat, 395
D. S. 387
Joseph, died, 317
Berck, Altien, 4
Catrina, 4 ; see Bercx
Ueudrick, 4
Index.
471
Borck, Tamson, 4
William, 4 ; see Berx
Beresford, Mary, died, 271
Berg street corrupted to Bar-
rack, now Chapel street,
141, 143, 183
Bergeson, Josephine, died, 333
Berkshire county, 431
Berne, anti-rent emeute in,
245 ; population, 425
Berries, price of, 349, 370
Berry, Nathaniel, died, 240
Beth El Jacob, congregation,
226; synagogue dedicated,
226
Bethlehem, 428 ; annexation
proposed, 352 ; popula-
tion, 425
island, 77;
kil now Norman's kil,
115, 171
Betteger, Margaret Elizabeth,
died, 250
Bever, see Beaver
Beverkil, or first kil, 109, 110
Beverwyck, 166, 464; settle-
ment at, 13 ; village of, 1 ;
within Van Rensselaer's
jurisdiction, 9 ; Albany so
called, 403, 409, 438 ; An-
neke Janse died at, 460 ;
Club, disbanded, 376
Biddlecomb, Hannah, 457
Bierman, Hendrick, 49
Bigelow, Gen. E. B., died, 266
Maisella, died, 232
Mrs. Catharine, died, 264
Bigley, George F., died, 316
Bils, Evert, 218
Bingham, Laura D., died, 383
R. H., surveyor, 305
Benier, Elizabeth, died, 354
Binneway, Peter, 418 n.
Birds, premature appearance
of, 302
Birmingham, William, died, 334
Black, Jane, died, 374
Blackburn, Elizabeth, died,
314
Blackball, Mrs. Joseph, died,
240
Blackmer, Mercy, 455
Blackrock, Ct., 377
Blanchard, Mrs. Abigail, died,
258
Anthony, died, 335
Bleecker Hall, 6, 131
Jan Janse, 1, 88. 89, 144,
145, 155, 170, 176 ; account
of, 88, 127
Nicholas, 377
Mr., surveyor, 418 h.
& Sedgwick, 371
Blockhouses, 437 ; firewood and
candles to be furnished
to, 250; their location,
250 71.
Bloemmert, Adriaen, 34
BloetMet, Francis, 319
Blood; Mrs. John P., died, 241
Bloodgood, Edward, died, 370
Francis, 226, 370
Francis A., 319
Major W., 370
Margaret E., died, 226
Mrs. Francis died, 235
Simeon DeWitt, died, 319
Bloomer, Elizabeth, died, 297
Board of Trade, advocate i)ub-
lic building, 388; election,
2S4
Boardman, Rev. Mr., 343
Boeckhout, Philip Hendrickse,
27
Boedel, personal estate, 460
Boekhoven, Claes Janse, 174;
see Janse
Boer, Adriaen Symonse, 45
Paulus de. 76
Bogardus, Anna, 93
Annatie Janse, 201 ; see
Anneke Janse
Annetie, 464
Annetieu, 463
Cornelia, 84, 90, 459, 460,
462, 464 ; sells house, 87 ;
account of, 84
Jonas, 459, 460, 461, 463,
464
Pieter, 97, 99, 100, 101, 116,
122, 459, 460, 461, 463, 464 ;
account of, 97 ; commis-
saris, or magistrate, 103
Rev. Everhardus, 84, 93,
97, 459, 460, 461
Willem, 46, 459, 464; ac-
count of, 93
Bogart, Cornelia, 145
Evelina C, died, 261
Wm. H., 234
Boght, 425
Bohan, Captain E. A. 261
Bolan, John, died, 334
Mrs. John, died, 343
Boland, Edward, died, 383
Bolivar, Simon, 451
Bonds of war loan, 260
Bonner, William, died, 243
Book stores, 1813, 436
Boon, Francoys, 46, 51, 78, 193,
197 ; account of, 38
Bootblacks, spring appearance
of, 231
Booth, Georgiana, died. 325
Mrs. Abby C, died, 232.
Mrs. Joseph, died, 317
Borden, Sarah, died, 256
Bordin, Klaas, account of, 206 ;
see Bendingh
Borsboom, Anna, 59.
Cornells, 59.
Fytie, 59.
Maritle, 59.
Pieter Jacobse, a brick-
maker, 50, 212 ; account
of, 59 ; see Jacobse Tryn-
tie, 59
Bosboom, see Borsboom
Bosch (or Bos), Cornells, 80,
220
Cornells Teunisse, 2, 56, 64,
80, 81, 82, 84; commis-
saris, 57 ; see Van West-
brook
Harmon Janse, 91, 143
Wyntie Coruelis 97, 460
Boslooper (woodrunner), 73
Boston, distance of, 437 ; money
121, 141 ; union of rail
road companies, 385
Bosyus, Maria, wife of Job.
Dyckman, 188
Boundaries of city, 428
Boundary commission, 94
Bounds, Edwin C, died, 354
Bounty jumpers, 275
Bout Giertgen, 88, 222
Henderick Lambertse. ac-
count of, 98; see Lam-
bertse
Jan, 98
Pieter, 59.
Stephen, 88, 222
William, 67, 135, 137, 206
Bout, William Frederick, farmer
of the excise, 15, 22, 23,
27, 40, 41, 49, 56, 67, 69,
76, 89, 135, 138, 202, 216,
217 ; account of, 66
Boutsen, Cors., 210
Bouwer, Philip Hendrickse,
12, 42, 62
Bouwery, derivation of term,
361
Bouwknecht, 57
Bouwmeester, contract for, 182
Bowden's gun squad, 249
Bowen, Hezekiah, 453
Martin, 453
Bowery, name changed, 361
Methodist Church, 333 ;
Sunday School, 258 ; mis-
sion chapel, 254
Bowhall, William H., died, 262
Bowman, Charlotte, died, 343
Mrs. Christian, died, 376
Boyd, David I., 277, 280
Dr. David, died, 275
John, died, 388
Peter, 230
Robert, died, 354
Boyer, Mrs. Louis, died, 351
Joseph, died, 238
Mrs. Wm., died, 372
Peter, died, 306
Boyle, A., stuccoer, 253
Boyle, Mrs. Daniel, died, 365
Bradford, Hon. Alexander
Warfield, died, 381, 382
Bradish, Francis, died, 334
Bradley, Sarah, died, 312
Bradshaw, George, 69 ; married
the widow of Dr. Van
Dyck, 87
Bradt, George H., died, 344
Jane, 368
Mrs. John Henry, died, 272
Mrs. John J., died, 281
Peter, died, 302
see Bradt
Brady, Catharine, died, 264
Mich., 253
Philip, died, 351
Brainerd, E., boat builder, 341
Brally, Patrick, died, 297
Branuion, Margaret, died, 348
Brant, Gerritie, 47, 48
Brantse, Evert; see Van
Amersfoort
Bratt (properly written Bradt)
Albert, 50
Albert Andriesse, 50. 123,
165, 166 ; account of, 76
Arent Andriesse, 25, 26, 91,
166, 185, 201 ; one of first
proprietors of Schenec-
tady, 122 ; see Andriesse
Arentje, 50
Barent Albertse, 145; his
residence, 50 ; see Al-
bertse
Cornells, 50
De Noorman, 26, 75 ; seo
Andriesse
Dirck Albertse, 123, 181
Engeltie Albertse, 50
Eva Albertsen, 49
Storm Albertse, 75, 80; see
Van der Zee
Bray, William, died, 266
Bread, price of, 355 ; selling
underweight, 75; making,
wages paid for. 73
Breestede, Catharine, 69
Brenan, James, killed, 327
472
Index.
Brennan, Mary R., 457
Brennock, Anastasia, died, 341
Brew, Mrs. Archibald, died, 320
Mrs. Robert, died, 268
Breweries, 398, 42(i; 1813, 436
Brewery and mill house, sold,
11, 12, 20, 21
Brewhouse, at Greenbush, 41
Bricker, Jan., 64, 145
Brickner, Frederick, died, 384
Bricks, early manufacture of,
57 ; imported from Hol-
land, 404, 438
Bridge, accident, 278 ; see Hud-
son river bridge
Bridges, Mrs. Earl, died, 383
Bridgford, John, builder, 254,
329, 340, 369 ; builds new
capitol, 386
Bridgman, Rev. Mr., 270
Briggs, David C, died, 366
Fanny M., 451
Mrs. Henry, died, 306
James C, died, 225
Tibbits, 451
Mrs. Walter W., died, 315
Brinekerhoof, Dr. John, died,
353
Bristol, Wm., died, 306
Broadway, called Cow street,
150
Methodist Church, 308,
309, 332 ; Sunday school,
258 ; building dedicated,
245
Brockholes, Capt. Antho., 151 ;
account of, 152
Brockway, Josephus, 303
Broer, Cornells Van Slyck, so
called, 58
Brommy, ferryman, died, 365
Bronck, Jan, 67
Jan Pieterse, account of,
106, 107
Peter, 14, 22, 27, 36, 63, 64.
65, 67, 68, 71, 73, 75, 144,
191, 200, 220 ; his kil, 67
Bronson, Mrs. Greene C, died,
348
Brooks, John R. died, 345
Miss B,, 303
Peter H., died, 330
Brooksby, Jane, died, 300
Brother Jonathan, steamer, 255
Broughall, Elizabeth, died, 324
Brouwer, Elizabeth Willemse,
224
Hendrick, account of, 90
Jacob, 93
Jacobus Gerritse, 141 ; see
De Brouwer
Jan de, 20
Schenectady, 42; seeHen-
drickse
William, 90 ; account of, 42
Brewer, Albertis B., died, 2.30
Charles M. died, 268
Mary, died, 239
Brown, Alexander H., trea-
surer, 336
Andrew E., 277
Charles D., died, 354
Bbenezer, 453
Enos, 454, 455
George, died, 341
Henrietta, died, 295
Jesse, 456
Lucy Ann, 456
Lucy, died, 373
M. J., 1st. lieut., 261
Mary Francis, died, 378
Michael, died. 243
Moses, died, 232
Brown, Mrs. Allen, died, 351
Mrs. Ann, died, 335
Mrs. John, died, 327
Mrs. Richard, died, 366
Mrs. S.D., died, 326
Mrs. William, died, 244
Susan, 455
William, 453
William C, died, 327
Browne, Elihu, died, 340
Mrs. John, died, 258
Brownlow, Archibald, died, 376
Brumaghim, Matthew, acquit-
ted, 272
Bruyn, Jan Hendricks, 73, 114,
115, 116, 147, 158, 161 : ac-
count of, 74 ; sells his land,
119 : see Heudrickse
Bruyn, Hage, 6
Jan G., 84, 88, 89,
Bryan, Catharine, died, 372
Col., 233
Buck, Mrs. Wm. H., died, 276
Buckbee, Edward T., Jr., died,
320
Bucken plaat, 302
Buckland, John, 442
Buckley, Solomon, died, 238
Buckmaster's public garden,
436
Buckwheat, price of, 349
Buerger, Elizabeth, died, 236
Bui, Christoflfel Cornelise, 4
Bulger, Thomas, died, 376
Bull, Captain, 401
Bullock, Joseph H., 280
Robt. J., coroner, 309
Bunker, E., 303
Burbauk, Mrs. George H.,died,
383
Burbanks, Miss, died, 229
Burch, Sarah A., died, 306
Burdick, George W., died, 286
Margaret Louisa, died, 244
Mrs. Jonathan, died, 388
Rev. C. F., 253
Burger, blockhouse, where situ-
ated, 172
Company, 6, 61
Jan, 160, 161
Burgess, Joseph, died, 374
Mrs. Robert Hayes, died,
383
Burgesses ball, 349
Burhans, Captain, killed, 251
Burial gromids, removal of,
338, 339 ; legalized, 345
Burk, Father, 337
Burke, James, died, 388
Mrs. Thomas J., died, 335
Rev. Thos., A. M., 369
Thomas A., died, 257
Burleigh, Hattie, died, 232
Burlington, distance of, 437
Burnop, Mrs. John D., died,
314
Burns (or Byrnes), Andrew,
died, 367
Ann, died, 365
James, died, 244
Michael, engineer, 286 ;
drowned, 266
Mrs. Charles A., died, 250
Mrs. John, died, 369
Patrick, died, 300, 341
Thomas, died, 376
Burr, Mrs. William M., died,
245
Burroughs, Rev. M.,303
Burrow, Mrs. George B., died,
351
Burt-, Charles U., died, 334;
killed, 238
Burt, Uri, 239
Burton, Mrs. Smith P., died,
257
Bush, Solomon, 424
Butler, Benjamin F., Sunday
School teacher, 286
Col., 453
Edward, died, 310
John, died. 334
Thomas, died, 262
Butter, price of, 238, 270, 349,
370
Butterfleld, John, 311
Samuel F., died, 333
Butts, Mrs. George W., died,
278
Louisa, died, 334
Bye, Dirk Hendrickse, 123 ; see
Sweed
Byer, Cornelius, killed, 327
Bygate, Richard, 284
Byrne, Jane, died, 375
Byrnes, Jane, died, 250
Mrs. James, died, 315
Byvanck, Jan, 84, 121 ; of 01-
denzee, 121 ; account of,
84, 122
Gerrit, 84, 121
Hendricus, 84, 121
Maria, 84, 121
Cadmus, Cornelius, 419 n.
Cadwell, Emeline, died, 365
Cady, John, died, 369
Cady, Mrs. Denice, died, 281
Caffrey, James, died, 343
Julia, died, .374
Cagger. Peter, 280
Cahill, Edward, died, 271
Mary, died, 365
Cahoes island, 156 ; see Cohoes
Cain, William, died, 332
Calaghan, Mrs. Ann, died, 389
Caldwell, James, 427, 448 ; his
tobacco works, 405, 435
Callahan, Ann, died, 343
James, died, 285
Mary, died, 284
Timothy, died, 315
Callanau, John J., died, 226
Callendar, Thomas, died, 267
Callighan, Margaret, died, 344
Calvary Baptist Church, 231,
255, 277, 353; Sunday
school, 258
Cameron, Angus, died, 313
Mrs. David, died, 232
Campbell, Francis, died, 239
James, died, 226
Jane Ann, died, 372
John N., his successor, 226
Kate, died, 325
Mai-y, died, 317
Michael, died, 326
Mrs. George, died, 245
Thomas, grocer, 310
W. J., died, 354
Campion, Patrick, died, 333
Canada, captives carried to,
207 ; expedition against,
6 ; trade with, 393
Canal closed, 275, 341 ; opened,
354 ; Basin, uncleanness of,
264 ; navigation, 398 ; trade
with Canada, 393; street
dumping ground, 386; in-
undated, 244 ; pond, 305 ;
overflow, 254 ; the an-
cient Vosseukil, 109, 151 ;
Canastagieone, now Niskay-
une, 107, 166, 167, 168,
174
Index.
473
Canavan, Mrs. Richard, died,
268
Caniskek, land so called, 73
Cantine, Clarissa, died, 307
Eliza, died, 245
Capitol 1&40, 409 ; elevation of,
431 ; legislative appropri-
ation for, 243 ; new begun,
361; removal of agitated,
234 ; street name changed,
361
Capps, John, died, 367
Capron, Daniel, died, 355
Sarah, died, 287
Captives carried to Canada,
207
Carberry, Mrs. Delia, died, 305
Carding machines, 426
Careseu, Hans, 64
Carey, Joseph, died, 326
Michael, died, 348
Thomas, died, 334 ; see Gary
Carhart, Mrs. Stephen, died,
Carlin, Bridget, died, 268
Capt., 369
Carls, John died, 365
Carlton, John, died, 331
Carmichael, Peter M., alder-
man, proposes to aban-
don old burial grounds,
333; report on burial
grounds, 338 ; committee-
man, 339
James, died, 318
Carmody, John, died, 271
John J., died, 375
Mary Barbara, died, 245
Miss, funeral, 246
R. J., organist, 345, 373
Carney, Thomas, died, 353
Carpenter, Daniel, died, 335
H. H., 251, 329
Mrs. H. H., died, 347
Carr, Sir Robert, changed name
Fort Orange, 396
Garraher, Rev. P., 369
Carroll, Mrs. Daniel, died, 275
James, died, 382
John D., died, 264
Mrs. Arland, died, 245
Patrick, died, 307
Simon, died, 341
Carron, Mrs. Francis, died, 326
Carsten, Frederickse, account
of, 90
Carstensen, Jan, 27
Carswell, Edward, address by,
50
Carter & Henry. 363
James W., died, 387
Lieut., killed, 251
Carteret, Fort Orange surren-
dered, to, ,396
Cartwight, Richard, 412, 414,
416, 417, 420
Cary, Henry, died, 372
David H., died, 264
Joseph, 3;38
Patrick, died, 239
Samuel, 3.38; see Carey
Case, Dr. J. H., died, 250
Mrs. Elizabeth, died, 2.32
Cashman, Anastasia, died, 335
Casparse, (Hallenbake) Hen-
drik, 445 n.
Isaac, 445 n.
Jan, 28 ; see Halenbeek
Case, Lewis, .394
Casseday, Mrs. Geo. W., died,
.343
Cassidy, Aid. John, .337
James, died, .3i3
Hist. Voll. in.
Cassidy, Lt. Michael, 336
Patrick, died, 340
William, died, 267
Wm. M., died, 3.55
Castle island (or Marten Ger-
retsen's island), 9, 51
Castle, William, killed, 257
Caswell, Mrs. John, died, 325
Cathedral, bishop consecrated,
267
Catholic Cemetery, 353
church, 433
Cato, old horse, 59
Catskill, 182; barn built, at
169 ; Indian land in, 179
Cattle, arrival of, 370
Caughland, Mrs. Patrick, died,
295
Caughnawag'es, 56, 401
Cavanaugh, Mrs. Michael, died,
259
Celery, Roessle's, 249
Census, 1865, 256.
Center, Jane Agues, died, 377
Central Mission Sunday school,
258
Centre market, 134
Chadwick, John H., died, 234
Chamberlain, Clark, died, 314
Frank, 226, 279
report of, 1865, 268, 278;
1866, 3.39, 340
Chambers, John, died, 328
Wm., died, .301
Chancellor Livingston, steam
boat, 385
Chapin, Theodore, 455
Chapman, Alfred, died, 324
Col. Levi, died, 240
Charles, Daniel T., 280
King, 122
Charter, 1686, 4,30; election,
304, 353; 1865, 241; 1867,
381
Chase, Mary, died, 257
Warren H., died, 226
Chatham Four Corners, 453
Chatterson, Phebe A. died, 266
Cheeney, James, killed, 324
Cherry, Michael, killed, 270
Chester, Rev. Dr., organizes
Sunday school, 285
Chief Justice Marshall, steam
boat, 395
Chignons, 354
Childs, Mrs. Daniel, died, 226
Christian associations, meet-
ing of, 314, 315
Christmas festival, scandal-
ized, 219
springlike, 341
Church enterprises, 254
Church, Col. Walter S., 233 ;
321 ; resisted by antiren-
ters, 245; addresses sol-
diers, 251
Churches, 398,404, 408; 1813,
425, 430
City, debt. 1865, 278 ; finances,
1866. 339
Hall, 409; old, 430; new
council chamber, 332
hotel, 410
of Hudson, ,341; first boat
up, 1866 300
Claas, Graven*s hook, 99
Claerbout, Pieter, 65, 66; his
house sold, 101
Tomas, 19
Walrave, 76
Claese, Elizabeth, 160, 161
Gerrit, 80
Jacob, 124
GO
Claese, Jillisje, 46
Neeltje, 75
Ryckse ; see Van Vranke
Claessen, Carsten, ,34
Tjerck, 34; see De Witt
Clapperton, Thomas, died, 373
Clark, Capt., 453
Francis, builder, 328
Hugh, died, 271
Joseph W., treasurer, 336
Mrs. Rebecca Wheelwright,
died, 255
Rufus W., 263, 328, 363;
anniversary sermon, 272,
386
Stephen, killed, 357
Sumner & Co., 363
Susan, died, 353
William H„ died, 372
Clarke, Dalinda, died, 335
Michael, died, 276
Walter, 445 w.
Clauw or Klauw, Hendrik, 65
Frans Pieterse, 65, 67
Juriaen, 65
Claverack, 36, 73; 98; land
sold by Indians, 173 ; land
sold at, 93
Clay, Mrs. Samuel H., died,
3,35
Cleany, Michael, died, 383
Clements, Isaac S., died, 296
Clemshire & Co., carpenters,
329
John, carpenter, 253
Clench, Benj. Veruor, 301
Jane, died, 321
Clexton, Mrs. Catharine, died,
314
Wm. J., died, ,363
Clicker, Andrew J., died, 280
Cline, Mrs. Lyman E., died, 280
Clinton avenue, inundated,
235 ; pond overflowed, 244
Capt. Joseph, 300
De Witt, 252, 319, 346, 449
Gov. George, 406
Mrs. De Witt, 286
Cloth made by hand, 181,3, 426
Clundt, Philip, died, ,316
Clute, Frederick, 2, 107; de-
scendants, 107
Gerardus, died, 364
Jan, 2, 5, 23, 27, 45, 63, 67,
73, 74, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88,
89, 90, 91, 106, 107, 143,
167, 168, 179 ; his lot, 125 ;
sells land, 119 ; account of
73; seeKloet
Johannes, 2, 23, 65, 67, 73,
90, 180 ; account of, 107
Mrs. Peter R., died, 386
Coakley, Jeremiah, died, 264
Coal discovered, 426; price of,
270
Coates, James, died, 314
Coates, John, died, 373
Cobb, A., 2d Lieut., 261
Cobes, see Cobussen
Coburn, Robert, painting, 301
Cobussen, Ludovicus, 1, 28, 35,
39, 40, 42, 47, 51, 54, 56,
57, 58, 59, 68, 84, 85, 89,
90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 134, 143,
154, 173, 214 ; account of,
11 ; secretary, 95 ; schout
of Schenectady, 172
Cochran, Capt. steam boat, 395
Mrs, John, died, 376
William D. died, 3,35
Cochrane, Clark B., assembly-
man, 270 ; died, 350
Coe, Hiram S., died, 302
474
Index.
Coenradtse, Hans, 27
Matthys, 96
Coeymana, Barent Pieterse, 25,
68, 69, 60, 71, 83, 84, 127,
206, 220, 223 ; account of,
143
Dirkje, Pieterse, 71 ; family,
Gertje, 127
Lucas Pieterse, 68, 76 ; no-
tice of, 117 ; purchased,
143 ; see Pieterse
population, 425
see De Molenaer
Cogburn, Philip A., died, 301
CogsweU, Dr. Mason F., died,
229
Cohoes, 425 ; falls, 393 ; mas-
todon, 340; visited by
Dwieht, 406
Coke, Nicholas, 442
Cold day, 226, 230, 231, 232, 270,
274, 276, 278, 284, 286, 297,
341, 343, 344, 376, 383, 386,
387 ; record of several years,
279
Cole, Adeline, died, 306
Augustus G., died, 315
Carrie, died, 281
Gen. George W., shoots
Hiscox, 363
John O., provost marshal,
274 ; masonic gift to, 346 ;
issues warrants against
antirenters, 321
Mrs. Augustus G., died, 232
Mrs. John Jay, died, 231
Philo K., 281
Coleman, John, carried away
by flood, 836
Mrs. Thomas D., died, 389
Coley, Philander, died, 284
Colgan, Thomas, died, 340
Collins, Hugh, died, 293
John, died, 384
Colouie, population, 425
Columbian Hotel, 410
Colwell, Hannah, died, 341
Combs, A., 285
Commerce, 1813, 431, 434
Insurance Company, 331
steam boat, 395
Commercial Bank, 279, 352
Comme8ford,Nicholas,died, 310
Commissaris, definition of, 1
Comstock, Elon, died, 237
Conant, William B., donates
bell, 309, 329
Conboy, Mrs. Francis, died, 249
Coneel, Jan ; see Coneel, John
John, 99, 107, 108, 110, 120,
123, 148, 151, 154, 169, 180,
182, 199 ; sells his house,
102 ; conveys his house,
152 ; sells his lot, 108 ; see
Corneal
Margaret, 99
Coney, Mrs. Russell W., died,
Congdon, Stephen B., 285
Congregational church, 305 ;
sold, 373 ; Sunday school,
258
Congress Hall, 394, 410 ; closed,
246
Conherty, Nicholas, died, 297
Conklin, John W., died, 270
Conliff, Simeon, 253
Conlin, Mary, died, 326
Connecticut, prevented from
purchasing Half Moon, 2 ;
line, steam boats, 395 ;
steam boat, 301
Connelly, James S., died, 250
Mrs., died, 255
Conner, Mrs. Samuel, died, 232
Conners, John, H., died, 353
Mrs. William, died, 277
Connick, Mrs. Richard,died,351
Connor, Martin, died, 378
Mrs. Mary F., died, 243
Connors, Michael, died, 242
Conroy, Bishop, 337, 339, 345,
357 ; returns from Europe,
373 ; John J., consecrated
bishop, 267
Constable, Dr. John, 418 n., 420
Constapel, island, 119, 170
Constellation, steam boat, 395
Constitution, steam boat, 395
Constitutional amendment
vote, 236
Convention, 1764, 234
Converse, T. W., committed
suicide, 343
Conway, Catharine, died, 323
Conyn, Caspar, 36
Commetie Leendertse, 106
Leendert Philipsen, 36, 37,
130 ; see Philipse
Marritie Leendertse, 150
Philip, 36
Coockley, Mrs. Jeremiah, died,
280
Coogan, Mrs. Mary C, died, 343
Cook, Gov., 442
HobartP., Jr.,died, 328
James C, 280
Mrs. Samuel H., died, 341
Cooke, Augusta, 451
Cook's reading room, 436
Cooley, Calvin, died, 351
Cooney, Mary E., died, 315
Coonradt, Lucinda, died, 342
Cooper, Elizabeth, died, 364
H. T., trustee, 338
John Tayler, 277; vestry-
man, 339
Mrs. Charles D. 302
Timothy, 186 ; buys a house,
127 ; see Kuyper, 120
Coppiuger, Albert, died, 239
Corbally, Jane, died, 384
Corbett, Mrs. Henry W., died,
255
Corbiere, Joseph, died, 297
Corcoran, Mary, died, 376
Cordell, Rev. Mr., 362
Corn, price of, 349, 370 ; re-
ceipts, 284
Cornbury, Governor, 462
Comeel, Jan, 81, 88 ; see Coneel
Cornelise, account of, 75
Claes, 199
Cornelise, 41, 42, 79; see
Vanderhoven and Viele
Elizabet, 38, 193
Gysbert ; see Van Wesp
Lammert, 190, 191, 194
Lodewyck, 210
Maas ; see Van Buren
Pieter, 210
Poulus,see Van Flensburgh
Seger, 222 ; killed, 1
Teimis, 50, 66, 67,66,464;
his mark, 77; see Slin-
gerland
Comell, Mrs. James, died, 349
Corning, Cavalry, 324
& Horner, 296
& Norton, 295
Clarence H., 296
Erastus, 233, 295; retires
from business, 205 ; his
influence for West Al-
bany, 296
Corning, Erastus, Jr., 296 ; Se-
cretary, 386
propeller, first boat of the
Cornock, Joseph, died, 371
Cosgrove, Sabina, died, 356
Costigan, Agnes R., died, 323
Costillo, Michael, died, 370
Couch, John, died, 241
Coughlin, Patrick, died, 326
Coughtry, Wm. D., died, 363
Countv Medical Society, din-
ner to oldest members, 365
County bonds, 1865, 273
budget, 1865, 273
divisions, 425
fair, 332
valuation of real and per-
sonal estate, 275 ; 331
Court house, location of, 176
messenger, 199, 209
martial, 275
street, 428 ; changed, 360
Courtney, Addison G.,died, 249
Mary, died, 264
Courtrigh't, Margaret, died, 319
Couse,D., S. S. Supt., 332
Cow street, 150
Cowieson, Mrs. Adam, died,
267
Cox, Mrs. Francis W., died,
314
Patrick, died, 320
Coxsackie, 36 ; great flat at, 68
Coyle, John P., died, 370
Margaret, died, 226
Cozzens, James B., died, 333
Craboat, Abraham, 191, 192
Craft, Charles, 387
Craig, Mrs. Thomas, died, 376
Crall, Catharine, died, 353
Crandell & Weller, 301
Cranigon, James, died, 333
Cranston, 441
Samuel P., died, 330
Crapo, William, died, 330
Crawford, Ai-chibald, trustee,
Mrs. Thomas, died, 226
Creeks, 426
Creigh, Alfred, 424
Cregier, Frans, 93
Cregier, [Kregier] Marten, 6,
140
Marten, Jr., 140
Samuel, 140
Crier of lost children, 353
Crippen, Elizabeth M., died,327
Crittenden, principal, 410
Croesvelt, Bay, 28
Crofts, Mary Livingston, died,
235
Crombie, James P., died, 313
Cromwell, Stephen, died, 335
Cronley, Philip, died, 317
Crook, Thomas P., 280
Croon, Dirk, 45
Dirck Janse, 45
Jaunatie, 7
Neeltje Janse, 78
Croswell, Rev. Harry, 248
Sherman, 248
William P., died, 248
Crowley, Florence, died, 335
Crows, mortality of, 352
Cruiff, see Cruyff
Cruttenden, Capt. Robert G.,
395
Leverett, 394; keeps Con-
gress Hall, 247, 399
CruvfiT, Eldert Gerbertse, 80,
"82, 114, 115, 171, 210, 211
Cruyn, Jan Hendrickse, 65
Index.
475
Crymal, Ann, died, 324
Cullen, George, died. 273, 355
John, killed, 327
Thos., died, 326
William, drowned, 313
Culver, Mrs. O. E., died, 268
Cummmgs, Mrs. Jamea, died,
230
Joseph, drowned, 373
Cunniugliam, Jno. C, died,
343
Mary, died, 315
Mrs. John, died, 323
Mrs. Wm. J., died, 335
Nicholas, died, 272
Cureton, Anna M., died, 314
Curicoa, 8
Curler, Heer Arent, 223
Thomas, died, 374
Gushing, Rev. C. W., 245
Cushman, Messrs., 230
Michael, died, 389
Cusick, John, died, 353
Custom house, 195
Cuyler, Abraham, 89
Anna, 89
Hendrick, 100, 168 ; account
of, 89 ; his lots, 100
Henry, 414, 410, 417
Johannes, 89
Maria, 89
Reynier, 89
William T., died, 225
see also ICuyler
Cuyper, Jacob, Abrahamse,
163, 186, 187 ; see Van Deu-
sen
D'Aillebout, 401
Daily, James, died, 245
Dale, Catharine, died, 323
Daley, Daniel, died, 378
Eneas, died, 309
Fanny, died, 367
Daly, Eliza, died, 266
Mrs. Robert, died, 281
Damens, Maritie, 6, 44, 79
Daniel Drew, steam boat, 264,
357 ; splendid appearance
of, 354 ; quick trip, 367
Daniel, Mr., died, 236
Daniels, Warner,449
Daukers and Sluyter, their
journal, 84, 89
Dareth, Jan, 39, 59 ; account of,
74
Dargan, Mrs. Daniel, died, 326
Darling, Rev. Dr., 277 ; addres-
ses med. students, 344 ; last
sermon in old church, 254 ;
new church dedicated, 328
Dart, Lyman G., died, 226
Daughters of Temperance, 350
Dauphin, Mrs. John, died, 241
Davids, Christoffel, •^, 25, 26,
36, 52 ; accoimt of, 35
Cornelia, 26
David, 25
Joris Christoflfelse, account
of, 94
Kit, 24; inventory of his
goods, 25
Mrs. Isaac, died, 334
orders to, 215
Davidson, Gilbert C, 295, 296,
377
George, died, 314
J. McB. & Co., 299, 377
Mrs. Catharine, died, 282
Major Samuel A., 251
Maria Hoffman, died, 243
Davidts, Christoffelse Joris, 94
Davis, Ann M., died, 355
James, died, 315
John P., 457
Mrs. Leggett, died, 366
Davy, Hugh, died, 364
Mary, died, 315, 365
Deaconry, convey hop ground,
132 ; sell land, 151
Dead house ordered, 262
Deady, Edmund, died, 333
Deal, Mrs. Mary, died, 268
Dean, Captain, 360
Mrs. Noah S., died, 354
Dean Richmond, collision, 374
street, formerly dock, 112,
360
Richmond, steamer, ap-
peared, 254, 255, 264, 276,
302, 341
De Baxter, Pemmetie, 3
De Backer, 16
Gerrit, 80
Hendrick, 201
Jochim Wesselse, 89
Johannes, 80
Peter, 80
Symon Veeder, 80, 81
Volkert, 80 ; see, Veeder
De Beavois, Jacobus, 7
De Brouwer, Jacob, 23 181
De Bruyn ; see Bruyn
Debt of city, 1865, 278
De Decker, Johannes, 1, 9, 188 ;
account of, 29
Dederick, Lieut., 250
Deering, Andrew, died, 332
Deforest, Capt. John T., died,
314
Edward, orator, 317 ; presi-
dent, 351
Hendrick, 207
Isaac, 37, 188, 207
Jacob J., 262
De Garmeau, Pieter, 75; see
Villeroy
De Goyer, Jan Roeloffse, 1, 15,
24, 32, 50, 51, 60, 63, 75, 200
Kleyn, (the thrower), 75
Roeloffsen, Jan, 1
DeGraaf, Andriese, 224; ac-
count of, 221
Claas, 221
Claes Andriese, 59, 224
Jan Andriesse, 59, 221
Mrs. Aaron, died, 316
Degraud, Mr., 385
De Hinsse, Jacob, 69, 81, 85,
190; account of, 83
De Hooges, Annaken, 50
Anthony, 50, 193, 212 ; su-
perintendent of the co-
lony of Rensselaerswyck,
49
Catrina, 50
Eleanora, 50
Johannes, 50
Marichen, 50
De Hulter, Johan, 24, 56, 57,
59, 189, 215; sells goods
by auction, 221 ; widow
of, 128
Johanna, 56. 57, 58; ac-
count of, 56, 57 ; see Eb-
bingh, and De Lact
De Laet, Johannes, 56, 128,
129, 168
see De Hulter, and Eb-
ingh
Delahauty, Michael, 253
Delamater, Lieut, 250
De La Montagne, Johannes, 9 ;
vice director, 63 ; see La
Montagne
De Laval, Heer, 129
Thomas, 108 ; house of, 125 ;
sells his liouse, 95; ac-
count of, 95 ; see Laval
Delavan, E. C, builds Delavan
house, 249
House change of lessees,
H. W. & E. C, 449
De La Wardt, Jan, accoimt of,
99, 108
Delehanty, Mrs. Andrew, died,
344
De Liemaker, Mickial, 206
Dell, Mrs. Andrew, died, 364
De Mantel, 401
De Marguerites, Julie, died,
316
De Metselaer, Harmen, 192,
207
Jan, 213
Demming, Capt. L. D., 365
De Molenaer, Barent Coey-
maus, 206 ; see Coeymans
Dempsey, John M., 244
Lieut., killed, 251
Patrick, died, 264
Rosa, died, 374
Denison, C. M., S. S. supt. 332
Hugh, 452
Denniston, Elizabeth, died,
2;B2
Isaac, 232
Margaret, 452
De Noormau, Andriese Bratt,
75
Albert Andriese, 76; see
Bratt, or Bradt
De Ourville, Monsieur, 401
De Peyster, Abraham, 139
Isaac, 63
De Poolt, Dirkse Teunis ; see
Van Vechten
Hans, 85
De Rouville, Hertel, 401
De Sille, Nicasius, 219
Walburga, 93
De Tiere, Peter F., died, 342
Detroit; distance of, 437
Devaurix, Patrick, died, 374
Devery, John, died, 239
De Visser, Frederick, 113
De Vos, Andries, 25, 26, 35, 45,
68, 71, 108, 132, 151, 166,
172, 174, 175 ; place of re-
sidence, 25; sells his
house, 109
Catalyntje, 25, 26, 166
Cornelia, 24, 25, 26, 35, 52,
53
Cornells Cornelissen, 43,
45,61
David, 25 ; killed, 35
De Vries, Adrian Derickse,
189, 190
Adrian Janse, 8, 6, 207
De Vroome, Huybert Janse,
150 ; see Janse
De Vyselaer ; see Visscher
De Wandelaer, Johannes, 106 ;
account of, 105, 183
Johannes, Jr., 183
De Wever, Dirkie, 179
Jan, 23, 45 ; see Wever
Jan Martense, 45 ; see Wea-
ver and Martense
De Willegen, 182
De Winter, Sebastian, 207 ; ac-
count of, 205
De Witt, Abraham V., 303
Addin C, died, 343
Andrew H., died, 343
James, died, 370
476
De Witt, Juflfrouw, 89
Maria, died, 381
Rachel, 84
Kev. Dr. John, 303
Richard Varick, 303, 319 ;
Sunday school pioneer,
302
Simeon, 375
Tjerck Classen, 34; see,
Index.
Wm. H., 280 ; builds school
house, 340
Dey Ermand, Mrs. James, died,
315
John, treasurer, 336
Diamond, Thos. Smith, 419,421
Dickerman, Theodore M.,
drowned, 347
Dickson, John, died, 349
Walter, 387 , ^. ,
Dignum, Mrs. Michael, died,
343
Dillingham, Sunday school
teacher, 285, 286
Dillon, Annie, died, 367
Charles, died, 252
John, died, 340
Dingman, Adam, account ol.
Gerrit, 162
Jacob, 162
Volkert, died, 374
Dings, Norman, 277
Dirksen, Jan, 169
Mentie, 165
Theunis, 80 ; see Van Vech-
ten, and Vinhagen
Disney, John, died, 241
DistiUery, 436
Dix, General, orders court
martial, 275 _
Dixon, Captain G. H., 261
Doane,Rev. William Croswell,
rector, 344; instituted, 350
Dobbs, Capt. Levinus, drown-
ed, 354
Dock street, now Dean, 112
Doctor, Moses, died, 243
Dodge, Carrie E., died, 351
Mrs. Henry J., died, 381
Doelker, George, musician.
Dogs, law for destruction of,
Dohany, Michael, died, 231
Dole, Albinus S., died, 245
Dominie's hoeki35
Donahoe, John W., died, 352
Peter, died, 239
Doncaster, Mrs. Daniel, died,
257
Donchesen, Margaret, 105
Dongan, Catharine, 61
Donnely, Mrs. John, died, 362
Donohue, Bridget, died, 365
Donovan, Mrs. Patrick, died,
336
William, died, 365
Doolittle, Edwin A., 452
Dooner, Rose V., died, 240
Doran, Catharine, died, 389
Father, 337 ; 369
Mrs. Wm., died, 372
Domey, William, died, 341
Dorsey, Patrick, died, 376
Dougherty, Mrs. Edward, died,
367
Douglas, Mrs., 303
James, died, 250
Mrs. Margaret, died, 270
Douns, Wm., 365
Douw, Andries, 75
Grietje Volkertse, 179
Douw, Hendrick, 75
Jan Andriese, notice ot,
187
John D. P., 377
Jonas, 75
Jonas Volkertse, 127
Volkert, 75
Volkert Janse, 74, 84, 114,
118, 119, 161, 170, 187, 197,
198, 206, 217, 219 ; his
brewery. 111; sells his
brewery, 113 ; account of,
75 ; see Janse
Volkert P., 277
Dowd, Mary Ann, died, 352
Dowe, Mrs. John, died, 365
Downing, George, secretary.
Downy, Patrick, died, 352
Dovle, James, died, 372
Drake, Capt., 395
Mary, died, 245
Mrs. James, died, 355
Mrs. Walter, died, 343
Wm.,299
Dreper, Hans, 99, 104
Dressen, Hendrick, 49, 204
Dret, John, 39 ;- see Dareth
Dries (Van Driesbergen) Ger-
trude, 204
Driving, great feat of, 242
Droit; see Dareth
Drought, John, died, 371
Drowne, Thomas Staflord, 440
Drum, James, died, 316
Drummers, mortality among,
348
Dudgeon, Esther, 451
Dudley, Charles E., 368
Observatory, 287
Duff, James, died, 376
Duffels, defined, 140, 210
sold, 121
Duffy, Ann, died, 354
Reverend Father, farewell
sermon, 282
Dwyer, Richard,' died, 253
^Tohannes, 67, 189, 191, 192,
210, 211, 212, 213, 220;
account of, 188
Mrs., riot at her house, 37
Dyer, Abram, died, 365
Mary, died, 331
Rev. David, 363
Duggan, Daniel, died, 235
Duke of York, 29
Du Moree, 123
Duncan, Sherman & Co., 233
Dunham, Chauncey, died, 374
Harriet Eleanor, died, 375
Doningan, John, died, 327
Dunn. Mrs. John, died, 286
Marcella, died, 326
Mary, died, 320
Dunning, John, drowned, 309
Durant, Charles W., 280
William, 236
Durham, James, died, 326
Durkin, M. J., carver, 329
Duman, Mrs. James H., died,
Dutch Church, bequest to 117:
claimed to be the heir of
Elias Van Guy sling, 205 ;
records of, 83; in State
St., 433
churches, 1796, 404
houses, destruction of, 406,
408
manuscripts, 29, 39, 41, 43,
59
power in America broken,
396
stricken out of church title,
Du Trueux, Sarah [Truax] 207
Duycking. Belitje Everse, 84 ;
married, 121
D wight, Harvey A., 285
Timothy, traveler, 400
Dwyer, John, died, 361
Eager, Mrs. Michael, died, 326
Eagle Street Hotel, 251
Tavern, 248, 410
Eames, John, 451
Sarah Sanger, 451
Earles, Michael, died, 376
Earis, Mrs. S. R., died, 387
S R., S. S. superintendent,
332
Easterly, Margaret Mason, 316 ;
died, 370
Eaton, James W., builder, 280,
301 ; president, 338
Mrs. Anna, died, 269
Ebbinck, Jeronimus, 104- con-
veys one-tenth of Rens-
selaerswyck, 168 ; sells a
bouwery, 129 ; schepen in
New York, 128
Madam, widow of De Hul-
ter, 128 ; see De Hulter,
and De Laet
Ebenezer Lutheran Sunday
School, 258
Eccles, Charies, 139
Eclipse of moon, 302
Eddy, Charies, 298
Clarissa, 312
Edeman, Evert, 48
Edick, Mrs. Henry, died, 347
Edmons, Joab, 444
Edson, Franklin, 280; presi-
dent, 235
Edwards, Mrs. Alfred, died,
312
Sarah, died, 306
Egbertse, Egbertie. 44, 45
Eggs, price of, 349, 370
Eights, Dr., 422
Eighty-first New York Veteran
Volunteers, 262
Elbertse, Reyer, 32, 109, 132
Elbert, 110
Elbertsen, Elbert, 459
Election, 381; 1866, 304, 335;
1867, 353 ; time of, 434
Electric shocks 317
Ellery, Mrs. Wm., died, 257
Elliot, Mrs. Wm. H., died, 263
James, killed, 327
Robert, 307
Ellis, Bridget, died, 349
William, architect, 330, 345
Ellison, T., 422
Bill thorp, John L., 457
Ellsworth Avengers, 297
Elmendorf, John V. R., died,
232
Phil., 245
Rev. Dr., 302
Rev. Joachim, installed,
275
Elmore, Harriet, 455
Mrs. Verdun, died, 377
Emerson, George Victor Tycho,
died, 267
Emery, George W., died, 357,
362
Emmet Guards, 334, 369
Engel, Jacob, 81
Engelse, Robert, 18, 223
English conquest, 439
1 Manuscripts, 7, 93, 127
Index.
477
Englishman's Sketch Book,
319
Enos, James W., S. S. Supt.,
Mrs. Thomas, died, 310
Enright, Johanna, died, 367
Ensign, Virginia, died, S84
Enus, Mrs. Charles, died, 284
Episcopal church, first, 4M
Ertzber^er, Eveline, died, 366
Erwin, Letitia, died, 366
George, died, 317
jpus, now Kingston, 156;
first sherifl'of, 49; kil, 67
Estes, Mrs. Alston B., died,
372
Etsel, Mrs. Jacob, died, 314
Evans, John, his hotel, 250
Evangelical Sunday School, 258
Evening Times, 263
Everhard, Louis, died, 326
Evertsen, Elbertje, 96
Gysbert, 215
Jacob, Jr., died, 378
Jan, 76, 80
Nicolaas, 63
Susan, died, 306
Evnng, Mrs. H. E., died, 323
Exchange Block, site of Van
Schaik's brevs^ery, 178; lot,
formerly the site of a brew-
ery, 111 ; diagram of lot,
112
Excise of wines and beer, 53,
209, 211; jurisdiction ex-
tended to Catskill and Eso-
pus, 55 ; revenue ot, 54, 55
Fairburn, John, died, 235
Fairchild. James, 245
Mr., treasurer, 293
Mrs. Hezekiah, died, 343
Falke, Henry, trustee, 338
Farley, Bridget, died, 388
Farmer, Gabriel G., 356, 357
of the excise, 53
Farrell, Bernard, died, 383
Jno.,421
Mary, died, 349
Mrs. Brine, died, 340
Thomas, died, 383
Fashion for young ladies, 354
Fassett, Amos, 306
Mary Margaret, died, 306
Timothy, died, 276
Fauth, John, died, 388
Fawell, Thomas, S. S. superin-
tendent, 3.32
Fay, John, successor to, 323
Dr. Jonas, 258
Maj. Heman A., died, 2.58
Mr. John, Jr., died, 343
Fayles, Thomas, died, 3.35
Mrs. Thomas, died, .351
Featherly, John H., died, 327
Feeley, John, died, 236
William, died, 2(54
Peenan, Margaret, died, 285
Feeny, Bridget, died, .323
Michael, died, 341
Thomas, killed, 381
Fefler, Mrs. Adeline, died, 249
Feltham, Mai-y E., died, 376
Female Academy, 410
Fenian army arrived, 315 ; re-
turn from Canada, 315
Fenians, celebrate St. Pat-
rick's 252
Fen ton, Gov'ernor, 228, 240,
326, 376 : inaugurated, 225
Ferguson, James, 356 ; died,
375
Michael, died, 388
lUxt. Coll. Hi,
Ferrall, S. A., traveler, in
Albany, 393
Ferris, Rev. Dr. Isaac, .303
Ferry, to Greeubush. 431
Ferryman, ancient, died, 365
Ferrymaster, 24
Field, John, died, 334
Fifth N. Y. Artillery, arrived,
250
Filipse ; see Phillipse
Fillis, Agritta, 9
Filroy, Pieter, alias De Gar-
meau, 153 ; see Villeroy
Finagan, Nicholas A., died,
270
Finances, 1813, 4.34 ; 1865, 268,
278
Finck, Mrs. John K., died.
Pine arts in 1813, 436
for late hours at tavern,
67 ; for not closing tavern
at ringing of bell, 37
Finn, Julia, died, 243
Michael, died, 225
Pinnegan, Mary A., died, 306
Mrs. Ann, died. 326
Mrs. John, died, 378
Mrs. Martin, died, 317
Fire and light, entitling to
right to trade, 74
companies, 1813, 4.35
Department organized, 336
Engine Co., No., 7, 351;
houses, dismantled, 352 ;
engine, froze up, 343
quencher, trial of, 353
Fires, 1793, and 1798, 405 ; of
1867, 389
First Baptist Church Sunday
school, 258
Dutch church, statistics of,
272
January observed, 278
National Bank, election,
226, 273
or Beverkil, 109
Presb. Ch. mission, 374;
ancient pastor, died, 283 ;
installation, 226; erect
mission chapel, 328 ;
Sunday school, 258
Ref. Church, statistics of,
386
Fisbeek, Gerrit ; see Visbeeck
Fish, Gov. Hamilton, 247, 465
Isabel P., died, 347
S. M., Esq., 232
Fisher, Mrs. Joseph, died,
341
Rev. Mr., 363
Richard, died, 352
Fitch, Capt., 395
Elizabeth, died, 270
Hattie, died, 387
sherift', 321
Fitzgerald, Dora, died, 344
Pitzpatrick, Ann, died, 284
Bridget, died, 369
Father, 337 ; removed, .352
John, died, 334
Maria, died, 355
Peter, died, 281
William, died, 270
Fitzsimmons, John, shot, 374
Thomas, died, 231
Five Nations, treaty with, 97,
131
Flagg, Azariah C, 315
Elizabeth, died, 315
Plauigan, Ellen, died, 271
Lieut. James, died, 332
Matthew, died, 266
()1
Plansburgh, Hannah, died,
348
Flatbush. schoolmaster at, 26
Flatery, Mrs. Hugh, died, 333
Fleming, John, died, .336
Plipsen ; see Phillipse
Plodder, Aleynas, 149
Jacob Jansen, 81, 146, 191,
192, 194, 196
Jan Janse, 145; see Gar-
denier
Florin, value of, 40 cents, 79 ;
see guilder
Flour, high price of, 270, .355
mills, 436 ; number of, 426
receipts of, 284
Flushing, L. I., 10
Flynn, Daniel, died, 335
Edward, died, 317
Francis, died, 270
Mrs. James, died, 356
Patrick, died, 267
Mrs. Patrick, died, 376
Poaly, James, died, 323
Fogel, Moses, died, 350
Poland, Peter, trustee, 3.38
Foley, Michael, died, 332
Fonda, Douwe, 214
Gillis, Douwese, 190, 191,
214
Pondey, Mrs. Isaac, died, 333
Townsend, 296
Fontaine, M., 56
Pood, prices of, 348
Porby, Mrs. John, died, .317
Ford, Charlotte Ann, died, 378
Eliakim, died, 340
George M.. died, 341
Philip, died, 277
Fordham, Captain G. E., 261
Porster. R. S., 245
Forsyth, Robert A., 280
Fort Albany, 73 ; damaged by
water, 213
built. 1614, 409, 430
Good Hope, attacked, 9
Orange, 1, 155, 194, 397,
430 ; named, 396 ; Albany
so called 403, 409, 438;
Hotel, 410 ; houses in,
104'; where located, 9;
first settlement 13 ; fort,
when built, 437
Fortune, Mary Ann, died, .351
Forty-third regt. returned, 251
Poster, Gaslight, 316
Fountain, Capt., 395
Fourth July, appropriation,
250, 364 ; celebration, 252,
Pres. Ch., dedicated, 328;
corner-stone laid, 264 ;
last sermon, in old
church, 254 ; Sunday
school, 258 ; new beU,
.309 ; cost of, 334
Reformed Dutch Sunday
school, 258
Fouth, Lucy, died, 372
Fox creek. Third kil, 132, 176 ;
see Vossen kil
Patrick, died, 306
street name changed, 358,
301
Franken, Henry Andrew, 411,
412, 413, 414, 415, 410, 417,
420
Franklin, Benjamin, at Albany,
2-34
House, 410
Sir John, 319
Franks. Mercy, died, .385
Fraus, Sara, 84 ; married, 121
47;
Index.
Traser, John T., president, 338
Frearer, Mrs. Ann, died, 365
Frederick, skipper, 193
Frederickse, Carsten, 203, 204,
206
Cornelia, 48
Myndert, 61, 72, 90, 104,
203, 204, 206; see Myn-
dertse
William, 49 ; see Bout
French, 98 ; and Indians, 172,
209
Valentine, died, 387
Freshet, 236, 237, 238, 239, 244,
277, 294, 336, 354, 389
Frisbee, John, T., died, 344
Col., 348
Frizer, Richard, 159
Frontenac, Count, 401
Frost, Martha M., died, 335
Mrs. Edward A., died, 353
Fruits, prices of, 349
Fry, Henry W., 453
Joseph, treasurer, 336
Fryer, Isaac, 419 n.
John, Lieut. Col., killed,
251
Fuller, Eev. Timothy, super-
intendent Orphan Asylum,
273
Fulling mills, 426
Fulton street synagogue, 226
Gaflfney, John, died, 235
John F., died, 300
Gage, Augustus R., died, 361
Jeremiah H., died, 340
Gale, Lydia H., died, 241
Gallagher, James, died, 306
Owen, died, 272
Gallup, Mrs. Nathaniel, died,
253
Galvin, Thomas, died, 305
Gamble, George W., died, 242
William, 413, 414, 416
Gambling forbidden, 216
Game, prices of, 349
Gammet, Ann, died, 335
Gander bay disaster, 254
Gannon, Mrs. John, died,
306
Gansevoort, Harmen, 150, 152,
154, 155, 169, 180, 182;
sells his Catskill bouw-
ery, 180, 181
Henderick, 150
Leendert, 150
Peter, 433
Gantsch ; see Van Slyck, J. C.
Garden sold, 90
Gardenier, Aeltie, 162
Albert Jacobse, account
of, 169
Henderick, 75
Jacob Janse, 153, 153, 161,
162 ; account of, 148, 149
Josina Janse, 99
Mrs. T. J., died, 366
Sarah M., died, 388
(see Plodder), 81, 145
Gardner, William C, trustee,
;i38
Garlotr, Mrs. Augustus, died,
353
Gan-etsou Station church, 267,
308, 309
Garrett, Francis, died, 302
Garvin, Mrs. Alexander, died,
259
Gary, Mrs., killed, 231
Gass, Mrs. John M., died, 382
Gate, north, where situated,
126, 131
Gates, Mrs. Gerrit, died, 385
Susan, died, 239
Gauw, Jan, 89 ; see Gouw
Gaynor, William, died, 334
Gearney, Ellen, died, 370
Geary, Susan A., died, 315
William, died, 363
Gelatinous rain storm, 370
Genessee Valley canal, 225
Genet, Citizen, 449
Geological Hall, receives mas-
todon, 340.
Geology, 426
George, Jacob, died, 245
Gerbertsen, Eldert, 65, 196;
see Cruif
Gerdenyer ; see Gardenier
German Baptist Sunday Sch.,
258
immigrants, 439
Lutheran Sunday school,
258
Gerritse, Barent, 214; hires
out to Ab. Staats, 213
Claas, 172, 174, 175
Elbert, 60, 220, 221
Gerritse Gerritje, 60, 163,
164
Goosen, 2, 41, 80, 300 ; see
Van Schaick
Lucas, 64
Roeloff, 4 ; see Vander-
werken
Gerritsen, Adri en, 32, 39, 41,
55, 92, 95, 96, 106, 107,
109, 111,115, 118, 119,120,
131, 135, 126, 127. 128, 129,
133, 133; grant of land to,
117 ; see Papendorp
Albert, 37, 60, 203, 204;
carpenter, 202
descendants of Gerrit
Ryerse, 176
Henderick, 7, 9, 60, 74
Jan, 76
Martin, 98, 107; see Van
Bergen
Wynant, 104, 189,192; see
Vanderpoel
Gezondheid, defined, 77
Gibbons, James, 450, 451.
Maria, 450
Gibbonsville, 425
Gibson, David W., died, 365
Jennie T., died, 344
Giet, Dolle, 223
Gifford, A. E., 294
Chas. E., 280
Gilbert, Mrs. Loring, died, 255.
Gilflllian, Captain, killed, 251
Gilkerson, J. H., died, 243
Gillan, David, died, 280.
Gillen, Charles H., died, 331
Mrs. James W., died, 325
Gillespie, coroner, 327
William, died, 233
Gilligan, John, died, 265
Mrs. Ann, died, 278
Patrick, died, 325
Gillise, Hendrick, 130
Gilroy, Catharine died, 317
Gilson, Joseph, died, 262
Ginane, Patrick, died, 244
Girvan, Mary Elizabeth, died,
262
Girvin, Alexander, died, 372
Gladding, Joseph, died, 242
Glasemacker, Juriaen Then-
nisse, 14, 18, 30, 31, 58, 73,
84, 86, 94, 121, 128, 129 ; ac-
count of, 37, 67 ; see Tap-
pen
Glass furnaces, 426
Glazier, David N., 294
Glen, Alexander Leendersen,
137
Anna, 127
Jacob, 61
Jacob Sanderse, 134, 144,
176 ; account of, 127
Johannes. 61
John, 416
Sander, 61
Sander Leendertsen, 62, 63,
76, 217 219, 220; ac-
count of, 61
Glenny, Mrs. Patrick, died, 348
Godfrey, H. L., secretary, 305
Godson, William, died, 371
Goewey, Jacob Salomonse,
113 ; sells his house, 110
Jan Salomonse, 110
John A., 299 ; inspector,
386
John M., died, 334
John T., died, 345
Goeweys settled in Albany,
110
Gofle, Henry, died, 362
Going, Mrs. Edward A., died,
231
Goodrich, Mrs. Charles, died,
344
Goodyear, Capt. E. B., 251
Miles, 251
Goold & Co., Messrs., car
builders, 327
Goosseu Antony, 48
Geertjeu, 48
Gerrit, 48
pronounced Hozen, 114
Sybrant, 48; see Van
Schaick
Gordon, John J., died, 346
Michael, died, 239
Mrs. Bridget, died, 347
Phylenia C, died, 348
Gorman, Honora, died, 280
Gosen or Goosen, orthography
of, 3, 114
Gotthold, Rev. Dr., 227, 238
Gould, Charles D., died, 301
James S., died, 378
Job, 278
Thomas, 301, 445, 446, 448
William, 280 ; bank presi-
dent, 230
Gourlay, William James, died,
312
Gourley, James, merchant, 265
Gouw, Jan, 81, 99, 186, 187, 191,
192; see Vyselaer
Government building proposed
386, 387
of city, 4S4
Grace Episcopal church, sta-
tistics, 295 ; Sunday School,
258
Grady, James, died, 363
Jane, died, 363
Mrs. Patrick, died, 310
Graef, 56
Graff, Katie R., died, 301
Graham, Edward, 244
Mrs. Wm. N., died, 335
Grain, Mrs. Frederick, died,
341
Margaret M., died, 371
mills, 436; price of, 349;
quantity ground, 426; to
be sold by weight, 314
Grant, Gen., in town, 352
Mrs. Isaac V. W., died, 364
Mrs. James H., died, 365
Grattan, Mrs. Lawrence, died,
369
Index.
479
Graves, Mrs. Elizabeth, died,
371
Wm. M., died, 240
Gravesend, boundary question,
Gray, Mrs. Alexander, died,
James J., died, 239
S. E., painter, 253
Thomas, drummer, 348
Thomas J., drum major,
died, 297
William, died, 344
Great Esopus, 24
Grebe, Henry, died, a30
Green, A. M., 2d lieut., 261.
George C, died, 266
Mrs. O. E., died, %i\
street theatre, 434; wall
fell, 267
Greenbush, 429; brewer, 79;
house sold in, 113; Van
Vechtens settle at, 216 ;
brewhouse, 41 ; ferry, 431 n.
Greene, Audrey, 441, 442
Anne, 441, 442
James, 441 n.
Job, 441
John, 441, 442.
Major Gen. Nathaniel,
441 n
Peter, 441 n.
Phebe, 441
Richard, 441
(Sayles), Eleanor, 441
Gregory, Mrs. Alex. W., died,
278
Col. David Elmore, 443 n.
James Romeyn, 443 n.
Louis R., died, 317
Matthew, his residence,
246,248
Stephen B., 452
Gremmler, Catharine, died,
314
Gresham, John G., died, 355
Griet, Dolle, 206
Grifleth, Mary, died, 383
Griffin, Catharine, 453
Mrs. George B., died, 301
M. A., died, 324
M. & E., 268
Mrs. Jacob, died, 254
Mrs. Seth, died, 277
Griffiths, Father Bayard, 369
Mrs. George, died, 248
Griggs, deputy sherift', seizes
Lansing's farm, 266
Grimes, Philip, died, .384
Grind stones burst, 334
Griswold, Frank C., died, 286
Groenwout, Juriaen Janse,
152, 154, 155 ; account of,
122 ; see Janse
Wyntje, 122
Groesbeckville Sunday school,
.331
Groesbeeck, Cornelius W., 244 ;
died, 242
Glorana, died, 244
Miss, .303
Grogan, Mrs. Dennis, died, 389
Groot, Abraham, 207
Claes, 207
Dirk, 207
Nicholas N. J., died, 304
Philip, 207
Symon, 207; account of,
207
Guatsh; see Akes Com. Van
Slyck
Gudscnhoven, see V'an Gud-
sciihovcu
Guest, George, died, 241
Henry, 447
Guilder, value of, 3 ; value in
sewant, 9.
Guilderlandt, 428 ; population,
425
Guman, Mrs. James, died, 354
Gunison, Mary, died, 385
Gurney, James, died, 309
Jane, died, 309
Gysbertse, Neeltje, 145
Gysen, Gisbert, 191
Haberdinck, Jan, 462
Hacket, Mrs. Nicholas, died,
340
Haddeu, Mary, died, 324
Mrs. James, died, 341
Haddock, Jabez P. T., died,
376
Hadley, James R., trustee, 338
Hagan, Andrew J., died, 229
Mrs. Augustus died, 326
Hageman, Adriaen, 12
Hageii, Terrence, died, 232
Hageny, Mrs. Michael, died, 280
Haggany, Stephen, died, 267
Hate, George B., 280
Sergeant, 321, 322
Half moon, foreland of 156 ;
see Waterford
Hall, Mrs. Barnes M., died,
267
James, died, 314
Jno. R., 455
Mrs. Nathaniel Hyde, died,
226
Mrs. Wm. B., died, 349
Halleman, Mary, 441 n.
Hallenbake, Bernardus, 445
Dorothea, 445
Ellen, 445
Susan, 445
Hallenbeck, Casper Jacobse,
16, 31, 191, 192, 445
Isaac, 16, .31
Jan, 16, 31
Maria, 453
Matthew I., died, 288, 294
Mrs. Mary died, 264
Sarah A., died, 347
see Casperse
street, changed, 361
Hallett, Elizabeth, died, 327
Halley, Rev. Dr., 226, 240, 285
Hallock, Mrs. Helena, died,
334
Halpin, Nancy, died, 356
Hals, Anna, 64 ; married, 125
Hambur^e, tenant, 186
Hamill, Mrs. George S., died,
280
John, died, 266
Hamilton Alexander, 283 ;
died, 239
Mrs. Mary, died, 323
Robert, 152
Street Baptist Sunday
school, 258
Hamlin, J. S.. S. S. Super-
intendent, ,332
Hand, Edward, died, 271
Ellenor D.,died, 354
Mrs. Isaac P., died, 333
Hane, Ellen, died, 343
Hiram, antirenter, 322
Hanlan, Patrick, died, 281
Hanly, Mary, died, 335
Haunigan, Edward, died, 333
Hanrihan, John, died, 363
Hans the Norman, 75
Hanse, Andries, married Ger-
ritie Metselaer, 44
Hanssen, Anderies, 68 ; assum-
ed name of Hendrickse,
131 ; see Scherp, and Bar-
heit
Hap, Jacob Janssen, 9, 24 ; see
Stoll
Wm. Janse : see Stoll
Harcourt, Alfred, a45
John W., inspector, 386
Hardenberg, Gerrit, account of,
91, 144
Hardenburgh, Barendine, 91,
144
Barker, Mrs. Richard, died, 354
Harmen, N., 224
Harmensen, Jan, 101
Harmon, Mrs. Thomas W.,
died, 343
Hai-perssen ; see Herbertsen
Harrigan, Mrs. Thomas, died,
314
Harris, Mrs. E. S., died, 311
Hamilton, 387
James R., died, 367
James B., died, 373
Mrs. Lucy, died, 268
Mrs. Stephen, died, 323
Harrison, Wm. J., died, 344
Hart, Frederick, died, 314
George G., died, 245
John, died, 257
Michael, died, 335
Mrs. James, died, 370
Teddy, died, 344
Hartford, expedition against, 9
Hartgers, Jannetje, 460, 461
Pieter, 2, 23, 97, 98, 125,
194, 196, 197, 200, 206,
460, 464 ; house overturn-
ed by the ice, 86; see
Van Vee; written also
Hartgerts, and Hertgerts
Rachel, 460, 461
Hartman, Maria E., died, 348
Hart wick, John C, 377
Harvey, Mrs. P. O., died, 301
Robert W., died, 362
Harwood, Justus, died, 387
Hasselt, Holland, 107
Hastings, Hugh J., returns
from Europe, 387
Hat factories, 426, 436
Haver island, 1.56
Hawkins, Horace D., 226, 279
Zouaves, 261
Hawley, Carrie A., died, 333
Charles E.. died, 355
J., 1st lieut., 261
Nathan, treasurer, 3.38
Hayes, Mary Agues, died, 334
Mrs. Patrick, died, 318
Haynes, John, died, 389
Hays, Catharine, died, 344
Ellen, died, 354
Hazen, Elder, uew bee hive,
374
Headlam's Ranche, 392
Hearn, Mrs. A., died, 240
Heathcote, Caleb, heir of Geo.,
135
George, 136 ; account of,
1.35 ; his allej', 141
Heck, Dirck, 165
Heckmau, Rev. George C, pas-
tor, 381
Heckt, Frederick W., 421
Hecox, Samuel, 454
Hedeman, Eberhardtt, 41, 46, 48
Evert, 41, 46, 48
Heenan, Catharine, died, 362
Heermance, Cornelius, died,
373
Mrs. Cornelia J., died, 344
480
Index.
Hefferman, J. J., painter, 329
John, kiUed, 327
Adriaen, 65
Hegerman, Christopher, 419 n.
Heind, Jan, 64
Helderberg, battle of, 322
Helderbergs, character of, 425
Helena, 155
Henderick, the Spaniard, 75
Hendrickse, Barentje, 23
Claes, 2, 6, 13, 16, 20, 23,
28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 41, 48,
49, 191, 192, 197, 214, 220 ;
see Van Schoonhoven,
and Van Utrecht
Elsje, 131
Frederick, 59
Geurt, 63 ; see Van Schoon-
hoven
Hans, 130, 131 ; see Hans-
sen
Henderick, 75; fined 75;
account of, 131
Jacob, 194 ; see Maat
■ Jennetie, 174
Johannes, 131 ; see Hansen
Margaretta, 131
Mrs. Dirk, 124
Philip, 62 ; see Brouwer
Heneberry, Mary, died, 365
Hennessy, Robert, died, 370
Mrs. Timothy, died, 352
Thomas, died, 245
Henry Eckford, steam boat,
Jacob, 274 ; died, 270
Mrs. Thomas, died, 267
WilUam L., died, 304
Hensel, Mrs. Caroliue, died,
361
Herbertsen, Andriese, 1, 2, 3,
6, 7, 13, 14, 18, 21, 30, 33, 36,
37, 38, 54, 57, 62, 191, 192,
206, 207, 214 ; kills Seger
Cornelisse, 60
Herbot, Abraham, died, 341
Hermense, Dirckie, 179
Hero, steam boat, 364
Herpertse, Harmen, 207
Herpertsen, Andries, 214, 216,
220 ; see Herbertsen
Herrick, B. R., 387
Mrs. Michael, died, 366
Herring, Lucy A., died, 334
Hertgerts, Pieter, 208, 213, 218,
219, 220, 221 ; see Hartgers
Herworth, Capt., 250
Heslin, Ellen, died, 286
Hesselingh, Dirck, 91, 105, 149,
150 ; account of, 88 ; sells
his lots, 118
Robert, killed, 88
Hevick, Jacob, 91, 118, 141, 143,
149 ; also written Gevick
Hevin ; see Hevick
Hewitt. Elizabeth, died, 310
Hewsen, Mrs. John D., died,
344
Hewson, Daniel, Junr., 419 n.
Hibernian Provident Society,
336, 352
Hickey John, died, 240
Julia, died, 320
Hickox, Augustus, 454
Helen E., died, 373
Thos. N., 455
Hieronimus, Geertruy, 28
Higgins, Catharine, died, 344
Mrs. Christopher C. died,
344
High water, 16, 54, 213; see
freshet
Highain, Lindley, died, 350
HiU, Louisa, died, 269
what so called, 13
Hillman, George, lost at sea,
333
Hills and creeks, fight between,
244
Hilton, Benjamin P., died, 239
Hills, David, Jr., died, 344
Hinckley, George, died, 376
Hinds, Mary, died, 274
Hine, Frank B., president of
board of trustees, 3.38
Hiscox, L. Harris, shot, 363
Hisgeu, Mrs. Henry A., died,
272
History of New Netherland,
Hitchcock, Abigail, 328
Commander Dave, 245
Hodge, M., 457
& Stafford, 457
Hoflman, Mrs. Andrews, died,
317
his grindstone burst, 334
Marten, 127, 148, 177 '
Mrs. Annabella, died, 323
Hofimeyer, Mary, 82
William, 76, 82 : account of,
52
Hogan, Mrs. Ellen, died, 363
Michael, died, 354
WiUiam, 419
Hogeboom, George W., died,
257
Hogs, price of, .348
Hogshead to contain 6 ankers,
94
Holland, Dr., 443
exchange on, 11 ; money,
162; tradition of bricks
and tiles brought from,
doubted, 57
Holliday, Mrs. James, died,
332
Holm, G. V. T., died, 267
Mrs. G. J., died, 242
Holman, Samuel, 121, 122, 128,
136, 141, 142
Holmes, Henry B., died, 335
John, builder of bridge,
293
Holy Cross church, 345
innocents church, 343 ; im-
provements, 340 ; statis-
tics, 295 ; Episcopal Sun-
day school, 258
Hondecoutre, Daniel, 92
Honey, exhibition of, 374
Hoogeberg, 38
Hoogenboom, Meuwes, wound-
ed by Lockermans, 65
Hooghkirk, Abraham, died,
371
Garret, 377
Rachel, .377
Sarah, 377
Hooker, Philip, architect, 432
Hoorn, Reyndert, 47
Reyndert Janssen, 47
Hopkins, G. J., S. S. Superin-
tendent, 333
Mary A., died, 351
Hopper, Wm., drowned, 238
Horau, Patrick, died, 272
Horner, James, 295
Horse mill, 66
point (Paerde hook), 119
Hosford, F. J., 303
Hoshipee, Abraham de, 164
Hotaling, Mrs. Gerrit, died,
388
Hiram, trustee, 338
Mrs. John G., died, 266
Hotels, 1840, 410
eulogy on, 246, 247, 248
Houck, Christian, died, 257
Hough, Dr. F. B., 267
Prf. G. W., describes au-
rora, 287
Houghtaling, Aaron, died, 327 ;
see Hotaling
Houlihan, Honora, died, 267
Hounsfleld, 454
House, contract for building,
215 ^'
Houses, 1810, 429; ancient,
397 ; last of the old, 438 ;
1813, 425 ; style of, 404
Houtewell, Celes, 191
Houtrager, Lucas Pieterse
117; see Coeymans
Howard, Mr. Henry R., died,
381
Mrs. James died, 365'
LydiaN., died, 250
Hoyland, Mrs. Hemy J., died,
362
Hoysradt, John, died, 327
Hoyt, Mrs., 303
Richard, died, 317
Hubler, Mary Louisa, died, 341
Hudson river bridge, 286 ; leads
to one central depot,
296; first crossed by a
train, 288; celebration,
289 ; description of struc-
ture, 289, 293
steam boat, 395
Baptist church, 255
St. Meth. ch. 255, 308, 309,
332 ; repairs, 301 ; Sunday
School, 258
unknown above Waterford,
390
Hues, William Martense, 49 ;
also Huis
Hughes, Michael, died, 323
Mrs. Thomas, died, 260
Hulse, Fillmore G., died, 280
Humphrey, Mrs. Barnet C,
died, 317, 355
George, 295
James, 295
Theo. P., 280
William, died, 295
Hunger kil, water from, 347
Hunt, Francis, died, 386
Hunter, Andrew, barns burnt,
248
Robert, died, 318
Huntiugton, Mrs. E. A., died,
285
Hurst, Julia E., 455
Hutchinson, Henry E., 452
Thomas, died, 377
Hutchkins, Mrs. L. D., died,
331
Hutson, John, drummer, 348
John H., died, 335
Button, Sunday school teacher,
285
Huybertsen, Geertie, 75
Huysman, Cornells Pietersen.
46
Hyatt, Allen B., died, 335
Mrs. J. W., Jr., died, 376
Rev. S. A., pastor Park
Chapel. 365
William, died, 250
Hyueman, Leon, 424
formed, 388 ; broke up vari-
ous years, 294, 347, 389 ;
in March, 297.
boat fleet arrived, 286
Index.
481
Upendam, Adrian, 195; see
\ Van Upendam
Immigrants, early, 430
Improvements, 1804, 406
Independent Battery A., (late
Republican artillery), 957
Indian, interpreter, TIS ; totems,
74; threaten war, 217;
prohibition to sell them
powder, 196 ; selling beer
to illegal, 75; penalty
for selling liquor to, 921 ;
Mohican, 74 ; murder Gys-
bert Philipse, 190; trade
right how acquired, 74 ;
selling brandy to, prohibit-
ed, 195; insolvent, 209;
chief, in church, 378 ; en-
campment, 374; summer,
271 ; traders, 402
Ineffable Lodge of Perfection,
411
Ingmire, John H., 984
Inn not to be a tippling house,
912 ; at Beverwj'ck, 10
Innkeeper, Soogemackelyck,
218
Innocent (an old coat). 88
Interest, rate of, 45 ; 12 per cent
in 1674, 102; rate of, 10
per cent, 179
Internal revenue, 284 ; tax, 969
International Christian Asso-
ciation, 315
Intoxication, fine for, 37
Inventory (boedel), of personal
effects, 25
Iron founders meeting, 298
furnaces, 427
Irons, Susan S., died, 284
Isaacs, Rev. Dr., 298
Isdell, Mrs. Harriet E., 269
Jackson, Abraham E., died,
324
Andrew, 449
David C, died, 326
James, died, 254
James W., died, 324
Jacob, 192
Jacobs, Catharine Ann, died,
978
Mrs. Christian, died, 304
Jacobse, Albert, see Gardenier
and Plodder
Claes, 136, 137, 138, 214;
sec Van Rotterdam
Geertruy, 156
Rutger, 461
Jacobsen, Arent, 177, 178, 179,
224
Breje, 51, 60
Casper; see Hallenbeck
Frans, 45
Gretie, 215
Harmen, 5, 6, 17, 41, 46,
49, 51 ; see Bambus
Jan the little cooper, 75
Jannemon, 222
Margaret, 88
Pieter, 50 ; see Borsboom
Roeloff, 215
Rutger, 1. 2, 3, 7, 12, 13, 14,
15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26,
27, 30, 31, 35, 39, 43, 44,
46,49,61, 83,86,88, 127,
202, 207, 208, 214, 215, 216,
291, 299, 223; avails of
estate, 85 ; see Van Woert
and Van Schoenderwocrt
Simon J., died, 2;i9
Jacques, James Monroe, died,
327
Jagger, Cara E., died, 255
James, Augustus, died, 336
Kent, steam boat, ;i95
Richard, died, 238
Jans, Anneke, her mark, 461
Roeloff, 460
Janse, Albert, 27
Anneke, 1, 2, 84, 86, 93, 97,
110, 176, 179, 459 ; descend-
ants of, 460 ; her will, 460 ;
see Bogardus
Anthony, (M, 86
Arent, 150
Claes, 76, 78, 169; see
Boekhoven, and Stavast
Evert, 120, 463; see Wen-
dell
Frans, 82 ; see Pruyn
Gerrit, 7
Gysbert, 43, 89
Harmen, 192 ;
Salsbergen
see Van-
Hendrick, 211 ; Vander Vin
Jacob, l53; see Schermer-
horn
Jan, 58
Lievens, 7
Marcelns, 22, 32, 87, 43, 49,
69, 900, 201, 990 ; see Van
Bommel
Michael, 9 ; see Van Edam ;
see Van Brockhuysen
Myndert ; see Wemp
Neeltie, 70
Pieter, 915
Rem, 6, 97, 35, 199, 293;
see Smit
Roeloff, 1, 110, 190; his
kil, 67 ; sells his house,
99
Steven, 224 ; see Coninck
Symou, 27
Thennis, 199
Thomas, 222, 223
Tryntje, 69, 115
Volkert, 76, 84, 166; see
Douw
Jantie (Johnny), the Irishman,
62, 65 ; deceased ; see An-
driessen Jantje, 64
January without a thaw, 344
Jaques, Mrs. Edward P., died,
383
Jarvis, Mrs. Seth, died, 225
Jennings, John, died, 352
Jenkins, Ira, died, 255
John F., died, 307
& Hazard, 255
Jephson, Wm. Henry, died,
351
Jermain, James B., 280
Jeroloman, Emily Elizabeth,
died, 316
Jewell, V. D., 311
Jewett, Mrs. David M., died,
270
Jewish new year held, 375
Jillise, Maritie, 96
Jochemse, Auderies, 77
Hendrick, 2, 6, 39, 61, 62,
191, 194, 204, 214, 215;
221; lieutenant of the
burger company, 39
William, 181
Johnny, the Irishman, 71
Johns, Mary, died, 232
Johnson, Abram J., died, 280
Andrew, arrived, 326
Anthony, 277
Caleb, died, 326
Catharine, died, 367
Col. Guy, 423
Edward K., died, ;354
Johnson, John A., 303
Mary Elizabeth, died, 370
Mrs. Frederick, died, 377
Mrs. H, S., died, 317
Mrs. James C, died, 326
Mrs. Jane, died, 370
Mrs. Peter, died, 264
N. H. 226
Noble H., 279
Owen, died, 306
Robert L., 280 ; president,
323
Sir William, 414 410, 420 ;
descendants of, 378
Johnston, Mrs. Thomas, died,
323
JoUie, J. W., died, 341
Jomnius, Festus, 206
Jones, Catharine, died, 348
& Co., bell founders, 309
Jas., modeler, 329
Jennie J., died, 333
Joshua I., 314
Milton F., died, 312
Mrs. MaiT, died, 271
Thomas I died, 314
Jonker, now State street, 44,
129, 125, 143
Joostens, Jacob ; see Van
Covelens
Joraleman, Margaret, died, 243
Joralemon, Mary, died, 307
Josyna, 148
Joy, Andrew, died, 277
Joyce, Patrick died, 341
Judd, Mrs. Chester, died, 235
Judson, Aid., 333
Edmund L., treasurer, 285 ;
committeeman, 339
Ichabod Lewis, died, 940
Juriaense. Volckie, 62
Tryntje, 58
Jutkins, Rev. A. J., 245
Kaine, Mrs. Thomas, died, 335
Mrs. Charles, died, 244
James, 437
Kalamazoo, Mich., 451
Kaley, Margaret, died, 365
Kane's walk, 437
Kastendike, Charlotte, died,
304
John, died, 235
Katskill, Indian surety, 106 ;
called Schermerhorn, 106 ;
land sold at, 107 ; path, 73
Katydid, cruise of, 390
Kean, Charles, at Academy of
Music, 301
Kearney, Michael, died, 326
Kearns, Mary, died, 305
Keating, Paul, died, 257
Keegan, Catharine, died, 340
Keeler, Capt. Jasper S., died,
318
James & Co., 318
Mrs. Charles, died, 250
Mrs. Theodore J., died, 378
Noah J., died, 341
Keeling, Mary, died, 335
Keernan, Mrs. Bridget, died,
251
Kees, Dicke (fat Cornelis) 292
Jonge, (Young Cornelis),
229
Keesie, Wey, Indian sachem,
73, 74
Kegan, Elizabeth, died, 271
Kehe, Michael, died, 325
Kehoe, Rose, died, 381
Kekantik, a piece of land, 182
Kelley, Mrs. Charles W., died,
383
482
Index.
Kelley, John T., drummer, 348
Sergeant, 321, 332
Kells, Anna, died, 317
Kelly, Mrs. James, died, 239
James, died, 364
Mrs. Warren S., died, 226
Patrick, died, 226
Rev. Jotin, died, 306
Kenary, Thomas, died, 315
Kenelty, Catharine, died, 235
Kennard, Rev. J. S., installed,
277 ; farewell sermon, 353
Kennedy, Mrs. Francis, died,
293
John, carpenter, 301
John, Jr., 323
Mrs. Michael, died, 348
Kennelty, Patrick, died, 317
Kenney, Thomas, died, 343
Kenny, Patrick, died, 353
Kenwood, William Newton,
died, 370
street cars ran to, 333
Ketchum, Richard V. R., 297
Kettelhuyn, Daniel, 71
Joachin, 73, 73, 80,88, 186,
187 ; account of him, 71
Willem, 71
Keveny, Father James, 336
Jas., 369
Keveny, Father Thomas, 336
Kewin, Harrison L., died, 377
Kidney, Sarah, died, 386
Kieft, Director, 9
Kiernan, William, died, 353
Kierstede, Hans, 110, 460
Mr. Hans, 464
Roeloffe, 461
Kiesiewey's kil, 173
Kikebell, Thomas Davidtse, 23
Kilbourn, Mrs. George, died,
Kilboy, Owen, died, 226
Kilmer, Ames, died, 253
Kimmey, Edward, died, 281
Kinderhoeck, 45 ; land at, sold,
133, 133
King, J., Howard, 380, 378
James N., 379
Margaret C, died, 365
Mrs. Catharine, died, 393
Robert H., died, 340
Rufus H., 330, 380, 378;
present to, 251 ; died, 366
Samuel W., 240
Thomas F.. died, 343
Kingsbury, James, clerk, 338
Kingsley, Hale, 335
Kingston, 460
Kingsworth, Mrs. Henry, died,
348
Kinna, Jeremiah, died, 324
Kinney's orchard, flght in, 344
Kip, Jacob, account of, 53
Kirk, John L., died, 317
Kev. Dr., dedicates 2d
edifice, 328
Kirnan, E. C, died, 287
Maria, died, 236
Kite, Mrs. Thomas, died, 297
Kitt, Mrs. Thomas, died, 302
Kittle, modern name for Ketel-
huyn, 71
Spencer S., died, 236
Kleyn, Johannes, 11
Ulderick, 80 ; see Kleju
Kline's band, 336, 369
Kloet, Jan, 64 ; see Clute
Klouw, Frans Pieterse, 4, 65
Henderick, 4
Jurriaan. 4; see Clauw
Knaep, Mahikander, Indian,
1S2, 18.3
Knickerbacker, Captain, killed,
351
base ball club, 250
Knock, Dirk, died, 348
Knower, Benj., 449
Mrs. Timothy A., died, 297
Timothy H., died, 365
Knowles, Captain J. W. 361,
Knowlton, G. W., trustee, 338
Knox, sheriff's posse went to,
320 ; returned, 333
Koetre, Daniel Houde, 165
Kohoe, Julia, died, 345
Koll, Charles, died, 383
Kommies, definition of, 3
Kommissaris, definition of, 1
Koock, Jan Jellissen, 58, 59
Koonz, A. & J. C, 301
Lieut., killed, 251
Korman, Cornelius, died, 313
Koxhackung ; see Coxsackie
Krank, John, died, 226
Kryger, Lieven, died, 233
Kubler, Mrs. John M., died,
242
Kuyper, Evert Janse, 130
Labadists, their journal, 89
Labatie, Jan, 46, 47, 188, 190,
192, 199, 205, 311, 214, 333 ;
leases his house in the fort,
189
Laborer's strike, 373
Lacey, Rev. William B., 458;
died, 328
Lacy, William, secretary, 284 ;
piesident St. George's So-
ciety, 231, 284
Lady Clinton, safety barge,
394, 395, 396
Fisher, speed of, 243
Van Rensselaer, safety
barge, 395
Lagrange, Anna M., 336
Jacob, died, 325
Mrs. Conradt, died, 353
Omy, 63 ; see De La Grange
Laing & Stormont, stone cut-
ters, 353, 329
Lake Champlaiu, 56
Lakens, Elizabeth, 164, 165
William, 165
Lamb, Lawrence, died, 368
see mutton
Lambertse, Hendrick, 98
Pieter, 34, 44
La Montague, Johannes, 55;
biographical sketch of, 9 ;
see Montague
Lamoreaus, James, 373
Lamoure, Mrs. Germaine,
died, 345
Lancaster School, 398, 437
Landon, William, 247
Laney, Lucien B., died, 385
Lang, Christian D., died, 353
Lange, Maria, died, 277
Langrish, Wm., died, 306
Lansing, Abraham F., 303
& Miuze, 446
Amelia Elizabeth, 451
Arthur, 451
Charles B., 280
Eleanor, 451
Elizabeth, died, 239
Emma Sterling, 451
Gerrit, 107, 109, 128, 141;
where from, 88 ; account
of, 107
Gerrit Reyersen, 20
Gysbertje, 69, 107
Hendrick, 107 ; account of,
88
Lansing, Hilletie, 107
Jacob, 88, 451
Jacob G., 416, 421
Jacob J., 422
Johannes, 107
John, 419 «..
Martiuus, antirenter, 366
Mrs. D. F., died, 343
Mrs. George S., died, 300
Mrs. William, died, 335
Pieter, 114
Sanders, Jr., died, 341
Spencer, 451
Wm. J., died, 317
Lansingburgh, described, 407 ;
sloops, 431
Lansingh, Aeltie, 87, 107
Lanthaum, Fredina Vincent,
died, 354
Lape, Margaret R., died, 371
La Praire, engagement at, 6
Laraway, Mrs. Elsie, died, 266
Lark street pond to be filled,
314
Lasher, Anthony, died, 336
Sarah D., died, 250
Lassen ; see Lassing, Pieter
Pieterse
Lassing, Pieter Pieterse, 113,
178
see Janssen, Albert
Latham, Mary E., died, 383
Lathrop, Frank, died, 300
Latimer, Elizabeth, died, 264
Latitude of Albany, 437
Laughren, Mrs. Arthur, died,
268
Laurence, Mrs. John, 462
Laval, 129, 133
Thomas de, 157, 158; see
DeLaval
Lavender, Christopher, died,
302
Lavertv, Miss, 366
Lawler, Lizzie A., died, 367
Lawless, William, died, 350
Lawlor, Richard, died, 334 '
Lawrence, Mrs. Sarah, died,
347
Lawson, Edward, died, 354
Lawton, Sarah, died, 281
Lay, Mrs. Louisa, died, 327
Lea, Indian woman, 182
Leach, George, died, 376
Learned, Billings P., 380
William L., 280
Leary, Mrs. Patrick, died, 231
Ledwitch, Matthew, died, 374
Lee, Abbie E., died, 280
Catharine, died, 353
Edward, died, 306
James, died, 327
Thomas E., died, 246
Thomas J., died, 233
Lee's surrender, news of, 340
Leendertse, Annatie, 124
Leepelmaker, Indian, 106
Legislative assembly, first, 425
Legislature 1867 adjourned,
243, 354 ; met, 278
Leland, Messrs., lease Delavan
House, 354
Le Moyn, 401
Lennon, Bernard, died, 341
(or Lemon) John, died, 370
Lenuop, James T., died, 225
Leonard, Ellen, died, 377
John, died, 354
Mrs. John H., died, 236
Mrs. Michael, died, 253
Susan S., died, 314
William, drowned, 266
Leslie, Edward, died, 272
Index.
483
Lester, Mrs. George, died, 302,
361
Letter carriers, statistics of, 363
boxes placed ou lamp posts
267
Leuven, John A., died, 334
Levey fire quencher, 353
Lewis, Alanson, died, 366
Benedict, died, 278
Elizabeth, died, 268
Jacob, died, 134
Mrs. Christopher, died,
264
Mrs. Lewis, died, 263
Lievens, Annetie, 2, 47, 48,
140, 147, 148, 256, 157, 176,
177 ; sells brewery, 178
Lieverse, Harmen, 44
Maritie, 44
Lighthall, Mrs. William, died,
335
Lighting city, 1813, 434
Lillis, Ellen, died, 334
Linacre, J. F., 303
Lincoln, news of assassina-
tion, 241 ; funeral of, 243 ;
remains arrived in Albany;
W3
Lind, Jenny, 345
Linton, Esther, died, 340
Liquor shops, abuse of, 435
Liquors, regulations respect-
ing, 209, 211
Little, James, died, 333
Mrs. Weare C, died, 264
Littlefield Stove Co., 299
Living, expenses of, 270
Livingston, Brockholsr, 283
John A., died, 255
Robert, 116, 121, 122, 128,
146,147, 149, 157, 178; ac-
count of, 108
Robert, Jr., 109
Lloyd, Alexander C, died, 326
Andrew J., died, 304
Maria, died, 306
S. H., Sunday scholar, 303
Sarah E., died, 257
Loatwall, Jacob, Jr., died, 263
Lock, Claes, 83, 84
Lockwood, James, died, 351
Nancy, died, 351
Locomotive exploded, 348
Lodge, Adelaide Theresa, died,
242
Captain, killed, 251
street, west boundary of
Lutheran lot, 134
Log house, appointments of,
445
Logue, Rose, died, 316
Long, John, died, 293
Phebe A., died, 273
Island, 9; Historical So-
ciety, memoirs. 89
Longevity, 385
Longitude of Albany, 437
Lonley, J. Layton, died, 372
Loockermaus, Goveri, 8, 210,
211 ; from Turnhout, 57
Jacob, 57, 65, 89, 179 ; ac-
count, of, 65
Maria Pieterse, 113
Pieter, 7, 57, 61, 62, 63, 89,
99, 133, 155, 170
Pieter Janse, 8 ; see Janse
Pieter, Jr., 63
Loomis, Mrs. Charles, died,
350
Charlotte J., died, 325
Elizabeth P., .3.50
Looms in lbl3, 426
Loonam, Michael, died, 239
Loonenbnrgh, now Athens, 73 ;
settlement at, 158; Jan
Clute at, 2
Loserecht, Jacob (Maat),'224
Lot No. 42, speculation in, 356
Lots, scarcity of, 16, 54, 209
Loughren, Joseph Henry, died,
Lourense, Lourens, 13, 92
Louys, 232
Lovejoy, patrolman, died, 370
Lovelace, Gov. Francis, 1, 39,
to, 461
Loveridge, Mrs. Cicero, died,
244
William, 146, 148 ; account
of, 126
William, Senr., 179
Wm., Jr., 146, 180, 182; ac-
count of, 126 ; hatter, 177,
178
Lovett, Joseph M., died, 353
Lubbede's land, 118
Lucase, Emmeke, 93
Evert, 60 ; see Backer
Maria, 134
Ludden, Father, 337
Luddington, Betsey, died, 243
Ludlow, Hev. James M., 374;
installed, 336
Luft. Godfred, killed, 337
Lumber carried away by flood,
336
district extended. 363
trade, account of, 313 ; 1867,
389, 398
Lush, Richard, 433
Luther, Mrs. Maria, died, 371
Lutheran church in, 1674, 100;
grave digger an interlo-
per, 88; lot, 100; grave
yard, 134; church, first,
404, 433
Lutz, Wm., died, 257
Luyck, Holland, 158
Luyersen, Jacob, 40, 41
Lyall, Mrs. Alexander, died,
335
Mary, died, 277
Lydius, Balthasar, died, 360
Rev. Johannes, 358, 360
street, changed to Madison
avenue, 357
Lyman, Margaret, died, 353
Patrick, died, 376
Lynan, Jane, died, 250
Lynch, Adj. Thomas, 351
Anna Maria, died, 313
Hugh, killed, 318
Maggie, died, 367
Marv, died, 237
Michael, died, 352
Mrs. William, died, 259
Thomas, 253, 301
Wm., died. 253, 267
Lyudrayer, Harme Janse, 170;
see Van Salsbergen
Lynott, Thomas, 412, 414, 415,
416, 417
Lyon, John, 441
Mrs. Joseph, died, 277
street, 439 ; name changed,
360
Lyons, Lizzie, died, 373
Michael, died, 272
Thomas, 277
Maat, Jacob Hendrickse, 193,
200, 205, 210, 216, 223, 224 ;
farmer of excise, 194 ; see
Loserecht
Maben, Mrs. Pamelia, died,
253
McAlister, Catharine, died,
387
McAnesby, John, died, 365
Macaspirits, Ann, died, 370
McBride, Joseph H. 232
Mrs. Thomas, died, 385
McByrne, James, killed, 327
McCabe, Mrs. James, died,
334
John, died, 306
Michael, died, 250
McCaflrey, Philip, died, 344
McCall, James, died, 267
H. S., 258
McCann, Mrs. Felix, died, 231
James, died, 388
John, died, 225
McCarthy, Charles, died, 255
Eugene, died, 362
Johanna, died, 316
John, died, 335
Mrs., died, 235
Mrs. James, died, 323
Mrs. Matthew, died, 333
McCarty, John, died, 297
Mary Ann, died, 355
Matthew, died, 239
Patrick, 328
William F., died, 316
McCaskie, William, died, 266
McCauley, Henry, drummer,
;W8
Patrick, 369
McChestney, Sarah, died, 363
McClaue, Mrs. James, died,
267
McClellan, 422
General, 229, 262
McClelland, Dr., succeeded by
Dr. Bay, 263
McCloskey, Bishop, 345
McClure, Archibald, 279, 286
James, Sunday school
teacher, 285
Michael, died, 388
MeCluskey, Ann, died, 326
McCollum, John R., died, 235
McConnell, Murray, 372
McConnen, Mrs. James, died,
343
McConviile, James, killed, 327
McCormick, Bernard, died,
275
died, 226
Eugene, died, 326
Mary, died, 3:33, 3.34
Mrs. Margaret, died, 335
Thomas, died, 376
McCotter, John, died, 376
McCoy, S. B., 280, 299
William. 450
McCrea, Maria, died, 232
McCulloch, John, dro^vned,
255
McCurry, Father, died, 297
McDermo t. P., Ist lieiit., 261
McDole, Mrs. John, died, 254
McDonald, Mrs., died, 241
Elisha, died. 277
James H., died, 372
Margaret, died, 2;39
Mrs. Donald, died, 388
Mrs. William, died, 236
Owen, died. :334
McDoiigal, James A., died,
372
McDuffle. Agnes, died, 344
Mrs. Ueurv. died, 376
Roxana Beebe, died, 356
McEliov, VVm.,280
McElwee, Mary, died, 335
484
Index.
McEwen, James, died, 241
Robert Lande, died, 333
McFadden, Mrs. James, died,
266
Mrs. Thomas, died, 266
McFarland, Captain, aids she-
riff, 320, 321
Mrs. James, died, 306
McGanu, Catharine, died, 363
McGee, Father, 373
John J., died, 249
McGinn, Eev. Father, 336, 369
McGinnis, John, died, 354
McGinty, deputy sheriff, 278
McGlashan, Margaret, died,
258
McGoun, Hugh, died, 316
McGovem, Mrs. Andrew, died,
331
Francis, died, 372
John, died, 264, 268
McGrath, Maurice, died, 350,
352
Michael, died, 268
Mrs. Roger, died, 280
McGraw, John, died, 250
2d lieut. James, 251
Timothy, died, 333
McGregor, Mrs. E., died, 375
James, died, 278
McGuire, Mrs. Charles, died,
334
James, died, 345
John, died, 383
lost at sea, SaS
Mrs. Peter, died, 334
Peter, died, 334
McGuirk, Mrs. John, died, 348
McHaflie, Mrs. Robert, died,
240
McHarg, Alexander, 367
Nancy, died, 367
William, merchant, 366 ;
died, 230
Machawmeck, Indian name for
Beeren island, 73
Mcintosh, Daniel, died, 335
Mclntyre, Archibald, 230 ; died,
Charles, died, 314
James, tax receiver, 366
Mrs. Mary, died, 244
Patrick, died, 335
Peter J., died, 385
Mack, Laura Augusta, died,
367
Mrs. Sarah, died, 344
Mackay, William J., died, 226
McKeau, William P., died, 347
McKee, Father, 369
McKenna, Henry, died, 264
Thomas, died, 361
McKenney, Thomas L., travel-
McKenzie, Margaret, died, 323
Mackenzie, Mary, died, 306
McKevitt, Charles A., 2d Lt.,
261
McKie, James, died, 317
McKown, Eliza Jane, died, 280
James, 307
Van Buren & Robinson,
:i08
McLain, Thomas, died, 315
McLaue, Susan Elizabeth, 452
William, 452
McLaughlin, Margaret, died,
232
Mrs. Thomas, died, 272
McLean, Alex. W., died, 302
McLoughliu, Mrs. Mary, died,
314
McLyman, John C, died, 269
McManus, Michael, died, 259
Mrs. Thomas, died, 363
McMartin, James, 280
McMurdy, Mrs. Anthony, died,
301
Dr., 323
Mrs. Isaac, died, 226
McMurray, John, died, 235
Mrs. John, died, 357
& Weidman, stone cutters,
340
McNally, Bridget, died, 229
Matthew, died, 232
Michael, died, 334
Mrs. James, died, 271
McNamara, Mrs. Hugh, died,
310
Mrs. John, died, 268
Patrick, died, 367
McNaughton, Agnes, died, 348
Dr. Alex. W., died, 225
Dr. James, 225, 280 ; dinner
to, 365
McNeil, Margaret, died, 340
McNiel, William H., 455
McNumey, John, died, 257
McQuade, Mrs. Patrick, died,
376
McRoberts, Mrs. William,
died, 353
McShea. Mrs. Patrick, died, 366
Madden, Isabella, died, 268
James, died, 240
John 363
Mrs. John, died, 340
Madison avenue, Lydius street
so named, 359
Madock, Patrick, died, 240
Magilton, Robert N., died, 365
Magoon, Rev. E. L., resigned,
381
Maguire, Capt. John, 241
Mrs. James, died, 315
Maher, Mrs. Edward, died, 354
John J., died, 333
John T., died, 370, 378
Mrs. Robert, died, 335
Thomas, died, 294
Maheta, Mary, died, 274
Mahikander Indian, 182
Mahony, Timothy, died, 367,
376
Maiden lane, called Cow street,
150
Mail bag found, 354
Main Guard, 145
Makepeace, Althenia, 457
Malburn, Mr. P., died, 244
Malaney, root beer maker, 332
Malone, Michael Joseph, died,
225
Mrs. Patrick, died, 257
Maloney, Mrs. Patrick, died,
271
Maloy, Mrs. Thomas, died,
367
Mangelsen, Jan, Indian, 47
Manhattan island, 462
Anneke Janse's farm on,
461
Manners and Customs, 438,
Manning, €apt. John, 74, 127
Mansfield, Charles T., died, 259
Mansion, Henrietta, died, 334
House, hotel, 300, 410
Manson, Mrs. Wm., died, 318
Manufactures, 398; 1813, 426,
4.35
Many, Mrs. William V., died,
325, 327
Marble, Joel, superintendent
Orphan Asylum, 273
Marcelis, Hendrick, 171, 172,
174, 175 ; account of, 95
Jansen, 16
March, Alden, 280; president,
Stephen, 416, 419, 421
Marcken, J. G. V., 76
Marguerites, Julie de, died,
316
Maries, David, 64
Market prices of food, 348
Street, 428, 429; name
changed, 358
Markets, 181.3, 4.30
Markey, Bridget, died, 278
Marks, Edward, murdered, 235
Marlow, Luke, died, 365
Marsh, Mrs. Anthony, died,
376
Marshall, Capt. David P., died,
378
chief justice, steamer, 351
John, died, 367
Mary, died, 248
Mrs. John V., died, 313
Marsham, Mrs. Samuel H.,
died, 343
Martell, Mrs. Nelson, died.
Marten, Black, 91
Gerretsen's island, 97
see Martin
Martense, Catalyntje, 14
Cornells ; see Ysselstein
Jan, 123 ; see Weevers or
de Wevers or Beeckman,
J innetie, 97
Paulus, 150, 156 ; see Van
Benthuysen
Martin, Capt. David, died, 335
Catharine, died, 343
Mary, died, 2.39
Mrs. Henry H., died, 297
Mrs. John, died, 333
Mrs. Peter, died, 324
Patrick, died, 272
Peter, died, 306
Robert C, died, 314
Warwick, 357
WUliam, drummer, 348
see Marten
Martins, disappearance of, 373
Martindale, Attorney General,
317
Martland, Daniel C, died, 383
Marvin, Edward D., died, 231
Mrs. Howard, died, 269
Uriah, 449 n.
Masonic Hall, 285
lodge, location of first, 418 ;
built, 421
Masscha, Indian sachem, 73,
74
Massie, Samuel, 122, 123
Masters lodge No. 2, organized,
420
Masterson, Patrick, died, 333
Mastodon from Cohoes, 340,
388
Mathahenaack, 156
Matthews, Patrick, died, 281
Mattice, John W., reader, 366
Maul, George, died, 239
Mawinate, alias Schermerhoor-
en, 73, 74
Maxwell, Louisa M., died, 317
May Flower, steamer, 237
Mead, Lieut., killed, 251
Maurice, died, 331
Oliver, died, 304
Meade, Charles, 230
Henry W., committed sui-
cide, 230
Index.
485
Meads, Orbmdo, 277; vestry-
man, 339
Mechanics Academy, 285
& Farmers' Bank, 280, 431
Medical College commence-
ment, 341
Meegau, Mrs. Patrick, died,
316
Meehan, James, died, 316
Meese, Hendrik ; see Vrooman,
Pieter
Megapolensis, Domine, 58, 207
Jan, 207, 208
Meighau, John, died, 324
Melger, Tryntje, 104
Melliday, Mrs. Thomas, died,
Melviu, Martin, died, 266
Melyu, colonist of,' 95
Merchant, Mrs. Horan, died,
Lansing, 280
Merchants Exchange, 410
National Banli election,
280
Meredith, Kev. R. R., 245
Merrigau, James, died, 243
Mesick, John J., died, 364
Mespachs kil, 205
Metamora, steam boat, 341
Meteors observed, 383
Methodist Centennial anniver-
sary, 3.32
Chnrch, first, 404, 4.33 ; sta-
tistics of, 308 ; in Frank-
lin street sold, 226
Sunday School Union, 255
Metschekamek, Indian, 173
Metselaer, Dirkie, 44
Egbert, 44
Greetie, 68
Harmen, 88, 191
Pieter Jellesen, 51
Tennis Teuuisse, 23, 44,45,
62, 68, 191 ; account of,
44
Mens [Bartholomeus] the
wheelwright, 190
Meuwse, Pieter; see "Vrooman
Meyer, Eva Jillise, 131
Hendrick Jillise, 130, 131
Mrs. J. C, died, 314
Maritie Jillise, 131
Meyndersen, Barent, 72
Michaelmas election, 266
Michiel, the carpenter, 192
Michielse, Jan, 69, 70, 192
Middle Dutch Church, bell re-
placed, 240; Sunday Sch.
semicentennial anniver-
sary, „,
lane, cha
361
Midnight celebration, 240
Military display, 288
march to Berne to quell
anti-renters, 245
organization, new, 286
Milk, high price of, 238, 375
Mill creek, Greenbush, 58
Mills, Aldei-man, 339
Borden H., 280
Capt., his remains, 256
Philip, died, 280
Miller, Mi-s. Abigail, died, 317
Christian, 404"m.
Ernest J., 380
Mrs. Charles, died, 335
Mrs. Christian. 302
Nathaniel, died, .326
Sabina, died, 275
Wm. C, Sunday school
pioneer, 303
Milliken, Charles A., 251
Rht. Coll. Hi.
Milliman, John, died, 332
Milner, J. B., died, 331
Milton, Saratoga Co., N. Y.,
449 w.
Mineralogy, 426
Mingael, 99
Jan Thomase, 2, 15, 29, 30,
33, 36, 37, 52, 55, 60, 63,
64, 75, 143, 182, 183, 185,
194, 196, 197, 198, 209, 210,
219, 221 ; his patent, 78 ;
sells his brewery. 111
Maritie Thomase, 122
Thomas Jansen, 1, 2
Minze, James, 446
Missions, established, 283
Mitchell, 247
Dr. John J., died, 344
Edward, died, 3.34
James L., 246, ^47
Mary Elizabeth, died, 335
Mrs. James, died, 259
Mittaner, Joseph, died, 272
Mix, William, died. 374
Moer, William Martense, 76
Moffat, James, died, 335
Mrs. James, died, .319
Mohan, Mary, 225
Mrs. Patrick, died, 225
Mohawk and Hudson rail road
409
character of soil, 439
chiefat St. Peter's, 378
valle3% 425
woman, marriage of, 182
Mohawks at Caghnawaga, 401 ;
treaty with, 65 ; Seuecas
threaten them with war,
217 ; friends of Jan Clute, 2
Mohegans, convey land in
Claverack, 173
Molenaer, Dirk Pieterse ; see
Coeymans
Molinard, Blanche, died, 263
Mon, Jauue, 220
Monaghan, Sarah, died, 239
Thomas P., died, 328
Money, scarcity of, 209
Monjour, Rachel, 9
Monk, Rebecca, died, 351
Monro, Harry, Minr., 419 ?i.
Montagne, Johannes de la, suc-
ceeded De Decker, 1 ; fac
simile of signature, 2
Willhem, 60 ; see La Mon-
tagne
Monteath, George, died, 234
Peter, 280
Montez, Lola, 316
Montgomery, Gen., 453
Hall, 410
street, 360
Montreal, distance of, 437
Moon eclipsed, 302
Mooney, Bridget, died, 367
Moore, Mrs. Agnes, died, 346
Capt. H., 395
David, died, 285
Elihn Russell, died, 3.31
EvcL-etta, died, 301
Mrs. Peter, died, 326
Sarah, died, 324
Moran, Catharine, died, 264
Edward, died, 365
Michael, died, 2ft
Morey, Mrs. Edwin J., died,
376
Morgan, Ellen J., died, 327
George, & Bros., 340
Luther, died, .350
Philip, died, 257
Morgeu, measure of, 68
Morin, Stephen, 411, 412
02
Mork, Solomon P., died, 304
Morlan, James J., died, 257
Morocco manufacture, 398
Morris, John Henry, died, 249
Mrs. Mary, died, 264
Morrison, Elizabeth, died, 306
Morrow, Mrs. John, died, 355
Morse, Dr., 427
Mosher, Christopher, died, 327
Elias C, 457
Peter J., died, 239
Moss, Sophia, died, 284
Mott, Arthur Nelson, 455
Ellen A., 455
Wm. G., 455
Moyston, Ann, died, .315
John Madison, died, 271
Muddle, William, suicide, 257
Muhlick, Andrew, burnt, 304
Muir, James, died, 277
Mulcahy, Lt. James, died, 387
Mrs. Patrick, 232
Mulhall, Thomas, alderman,
250, 3.33, 339
Mulholiand, Henry, died, 323
Mullaly, Henry E., died, 353
Michael, 243
Mrs. Mary, died, 236
Mrs. Thomas, died, 353
Mullens, Mrs. Williams, died,
3.32
Mulligan, Margaret, died, 365
Terence, died, .306
Muuick, Lambert Willemse,
215
Pieter, 215
Munro, Rev. Mr., 420
Munsell, Joel, sen., died, 240
Joel, trustee, 338
Murphy, Jeremiah, died, 367
John, died, 232
Mrs. Mary, died, 234
Mi-s. Wm., died, 326
Peter died, 231
Murray, Bridget, died, 2.35
James, died, 264, 376
Margaret, died, 281
Mrs. Thomas, died, 330
Murtaugh, Eliza, died, 233
James, died, 280
Museum corner, 369 ; of Trow-
bridge, 436
Musquamseeclc, 74
Mutton, price of, 349, 370
Mychgyelseu; see Michielsen
Myers, Dr. John T., died, 378
Mrs. Stephen, died, 257
Mynderse, Catharine, died, 377
Maritie, 34, 75, 117, 172
Neeltie, 97 ; ^^^fe of Martin
Gerritsen Van Bergen,
107
Myndertse, Barent, 61, 72]; see
Meynderse
Nack. Jan, account of, 75, 146
Matthays, 75, 146
Naerden, minister at, 163
Naley, Mrs. Matthew, died, 277
Napoleon, soldier of, died, 235
Navigation, new obstructions,
m
Near, Lydia A., died, 344
Neary, Thomas, died, 378
William, died, 341
Negroes admitted to member-
ship of Youn^ Men's
Association, 240
pledged on security, 149
Nelligar, Asa B., died, 341
Nelson, L. W., 251
Dr. Robert, died, 385
Netterville, J. W., died, 354
486
Index.
Neuten hoek, 27
New Amsterdam, 68, 125
New York so called, 438,
459
New Capitol begun, 386
Newlt, Sarah, died, 323
Thomas, died, 239
Newlands, David, 368; trea-
surer, 336
Mrs. David, died, 317
Margaret, 369
New London, steam boat, 395
Newman, Charles, 280; over-
seer of bridge, 293
Major John L., 251
New Netherland, 24, 69, 216 ;
register, 188 ; emigrant ves-
sel Fortune, 95
New Orange, New York so
called, 102
New Scotland, 425
Newton, Martha N., died,
341
John M., died, 344
Wm., Esq., 232
New Year's day, 225
New York, distance of, 437
Bank, 280, 566, 431 ; present
to president, 251
Steam Boat Association,
351
Truth Teller, extract, 337
Niagara, steam boat, 395
Falls, distance of, 437
Nichols, Bradley, 285
& Brown, architects, 329,
369
William H., 296
Nicolls, Governor R., 462
Richard, 29, 56, 92, 93, 101,
109, 118, 127, 130, 131, 132,
134, 136,137, 141, 143, 145,
147, 150, 154, 156, 162, 170,
464
Nicolson pavement, first laid,
Nieuville, Daniel de, 164
Night watch, 1813, 434
NUes, Mich., 451
Ninety-first regiment returns,
249
Ninth New York, regt., 261
Niskata, ancient name of New
Scotland, 50 ; see Onisqua-
thaw
Niskayuna, 99, 166, 167 ; Cregier
settled at, 6; Cregiers at,
140 ; early settlers at, 80 ;
grant of land to Van Schel-
lujTie, 90; Jan Clute at,
2 ; land bought at 156
Noble, Mrs. George A., died,
324
John, died, 370
Noethan, Rev. Theodore, 337 ;
anniversary, 345
Nolan, James, died, 335
John, died, 367
Patrick, died, 341
Pierce, died, 239
Thomas, died, 241
Nolden, Evert, 44
Normanskil, 425
formerly Bethlehem kil,
171 ; so called from Albert
Andries Bratt, 80
North, Abiram, died, 369
Albany mission chapel
dedicated, 268
Association line, steam
boats, 395
Northern Indians, selling
powder to, 126
North Pearl street, 175; cars,
first trip, 328 ; court yards
eflfort to remove, 328 ; Me-
thodist church, 254: Me-
thodist Sunday school,
258
Reformed Dutch Sunday
school, 258
river line, stenm boats 395
Northrup, Betsey Ann, died,
254 . , ,
Northrup, Mrs. Elmore J., died,
304
Richard H., died, 257
Sandford W., died, 268
Norton, John T., 295
Norwich, steamer, 277
Notary public, 5
Notes of Travelers, 395
Nott, Eliphalet, died, 282
Benjamin, 303
Mary F., died, 352
Mrs. Benjamin, died, 364
Nottingham, Anue, 102
William, 103, 135, 138, 139,
140, 158 : conveys houses,
137 ; account of, 102
Nuremburg, Jan Clute from, 2
Oak Tree (Eykenboom), 49
Oaks, Peter, 1st lieut., 261
Oats, prices of, 349, 370; re-
ceipts of, 284
O'Brien, Capt. Patrick, died.
316
Daniel, died, 312
Elizabeth, died, 365
John, died, 286, 348
Michael, died, 335
T. C, 1st lieut., 261
Thomas, died, 281
O'Callaghan his account of De
Decker, 29 ; Hist, of New
Netheriand, 2, 9, 14, 38, 68,
69, 71. 76, 77, 80, 81, 84, 86,
87, 91, 94, 95, 97, 115, 122,
188, 216, 459
O'Connell, Mrs. Jeremiah,
died, 351
John, died, 280
Mrs. Thos., died, 383
Richard, died, 281
O'Connor, Mrs. Ellen, died,
257
O'Donally, Patrick, died, 384
Ogden, H., died, 320
Mrs. Hannah, died, 315
O'Grady, Henry, died, 340
Mr. Stanley, died, 369
O'Hagan, Annie T., died, 332
O'Hanlon, Bridget, died, 276
O'Hare, Hugh, died, 259
Mrs. Owen, died, 231
Olcott, John J., 280
Emma S. M., died, 266
Mrs. Thomas W., died, 351
Thomas, 280
Thomas W., 263, 280 ; presi-
dent, 338; treasurer, 386
Old Brick Church (Congrega-
tional) sold, 373
O'Leary, Dr. C. B., 282
Olena. Ellen, died, 350
Olive Branch, steam boat, 396
Oliver, John, 59, 310
John, antirenter, 322
Olmstead, Delia, died, 256
Millicent S., died, 372
Olney, Thomas, 441 n.
Omaha, first train to, 363
Oneil, Wm. K., died, 314
O'Neil, Col., departs with Fe-
nians, 315
O'Neil, Father, 337, 370, 373
James, killed, 327
Margaret, died, 327
Mrs. James, died, 296
O'Neill, Bridget, died, 235
Oneonta. excursion to, 259
Onisquathaw, now New Scot-
laud, 50, 165; see Niskata
Onnedaego, chief killed, 217
Ooms, Jan (uncle John), 182
Oothout, Hendrick. 79
Jan, 42, 79, 80, 113
Jan Janse, account of, 79
Oramp, 74
Orange, name for Albany, 393 ;
see Fort Orange
Orchard street, changed, 361
Orcutt, Francis Arietta, died,
241
O'Reardon, Thomas, died, 244
O'Reily, John, died, 239
Origin of the Ancient Accepted
Scottish Rite in Albany,
411 ; lodge built, 421
Orphan asylum, founder of, 311
masters, 25, 26
Orphans chamber, 164
Or. & D. Co. Transp. Co., 395
Orr, Mrs. William, died, 248
Orthography of words ending
in en, 3
Osborn, J. W., slater, 253
O'Shey, Mrs. Richard, died,
334
Osterhout, Schuyler, died, 354
Ostram, Mrs. William, died,
341
O'Sullivan, John, died, 334
Ott, James C, died, 357
Otte, Elmer; widow of, 185;
see Otten
Otten, Catharina, 91, 122
Helmer, 64, 185, 218; ac-
count of, 91, 122
Otterspoor, Aert. 58
Oudekirk, Jan Janse, 80, 81 ;
account of, 75
Susanna, 76
Ovens, George, died, 297
Owego rail road, 319
Owens, Catharine, died, 354
Owen T., died, 353
Peter, died, 354
Paantachtnatt, 182
Packard, Benjamin D., 368
Shear & Co., 299
Paddock, Wm. S., 307, 339
Recorder, 228, 333
Paerde hoek (horse point),
119, 170
Page, Abigail, died, 297
Robert, died, 341
Paige, J. C. Y., chamberlain,
266
Paigeville Baptist Sunday
school, 258
chapel, 255 ; dedicated, 870
Palmer, Amos P., 280
Enoch, died, 344
J.H., S. S. Supt., 333
Mrs. David, died, 304
Mrs. Joel, died, 378
Rev. Ray, D. D., 305 ; fare-
well sermon, 300
Stephen W., 454
Palmerton, Lydia A., died,
326
Pangburn, Mrs. Isaac H., died,
270
Pantile kiln sold, 87
Papendorp, Adrian Gerritsen,
7, 29, 30, 31, 37, 38, 41, 55
Index.
487
Papendorp, contiimed —
63, 69, 70, 71, 92, 93, 94, 95,
96, 99, 124, 133; magistrate,
104 ; see Gerritse
Papeuiia, Indian sachem, 73,
74
Papsknee, 38 ; bouweryat, 124;
farm at, 14; island settled
by Douw, 75
Park chapel, 365, 386
place, 394 ; house, 399
Parke, Lucy Morgan, died, 334
Mary E., died, 270
Parker, Mrs. F. S., died, 341
& O'Brien, 266
John N., carpenter, 301,
387
Judge, president, 341
William, 127,145, 146, 147,
182 ; see I'ercker
Parks, Stephen O., died, 272
William, drummer, died,
348
Parr, Harris, gunner, 240
Parrott, Mrs. Elliot, died, 388
ParsouB, Mrs. Harvey, died,
306
Harvey E., died, 369
Sarah A., died, 3 '
S. H. H., provost
274
Paskoecq, Indian land, 107
Passenger, Peter, died, 253
Pastoor, Frans Barentse, 6, 9,
10, 12, 19, 21, 25, 26, 35, 36,
52, 189, 194, 200, 201 : mag-
istrate, 6, 210 ; see Barentse
Patents to first settlers, 439
Patrick, Mrs. Robert L., died,
245
Sarah Ann, died, 281
Patroon's mill, 143
street, name changed, 368,
361
Patten, Moses W., died, 383
Samuel, 232
Patzig, Mrs. Henry, died, 267
-Paiilus, Thomas, accused of
arson, 224 ; see Powell
Paucischkan, Indian woman,
182
Pavements, 1813, 434
Payne, Louis T., 453
Mrs. Robert, died, 377
Payton, John, died, 331
Pearce, Mrs. Wm. R., died,
344
Pearl street, 151
Baptist church, 410
congregation, 228
Meth. church, 332
Sunday scliool. Baptist, 258
Pearse, Harriet, died, 268
Jacob, 109
Joliannes, 109
Nehemiah, 109, 122, 123,
128, 142 ; sells his house,
121
Rev. J. L., 303
Peas, price of, 349, 370
Pease, Frederick S., died, 358
Peck, Allen F., died, 267
Capt. D., 395
William, died, 225
Peckham, Rufus \V ., Jr., orator,
366
Peek, Jacobus, ancestor of
Schenectady Peeks, 213
Jan, account of, 213
Peekskill, first settler of, 213
Pels, Evert, 58, 213, 221
Peltham, George, secretary, 338
Pembertou, William, 420 "
Penitentiary annual report,
276, 341 ; chapel dedicat-
ed, 854
report, 341
Pennimau, James, 102, 123, 152 ;
conveys his house, 154
Penny newspaper, 268
Pentateuch used by the Jews,
227
Peoples' line steam boats, 264
Pepoon, Caroline, died, 851
Percker, Willem, 102; see Par-
ker
Percy, Mrs. James M., died,
271
Perdue, Henry, died. 316
Perkins. Dr. J. A., 225
Perry, Eli, church donation,
232; mayor, 228
Perry's victory, last survivor,
373
Personal estate valuation, 266,
275
Peters, Mrs. Jesse, died, 266
Petticoat, action for removing,
214
Pettit, James, trustee, 338
Pevers, Mrs. William, died,
266
Peyton, Mrs. John C. died, 242
Phelps, N. Y., 280
Philip, 203
William L. M., 203 ; inspec-
tor, 886
Philadelphia, distance of, 437
Philipse, Frederick, 125, 143
Gysbert, 190 ; see Velthuy-
sen
Philleo, Julia D., died, 370
Phillips, Anna, died, 341
Charles, murdered, 272
Jacob, died, 353
James, died, 385
John, died, 367
Le^^, died, 278
Phyn, James, 420
Pick, David, died, 236
Piece of eight valued at 6 shil-
lings, 104
Pier, account of, 410 ; gas ex-
tended to, 266
Pierce, James G., died, 325
Pierson, Lt. Col., 251
Pieter the Fleming, 224
the Frenchman, 75
Pieterse, Anne, 64
Barent ; see Coeymans
Cornells, 190
Dirkje, 68, 71
Folkie, 10, 125, 212
Geertruy,sells her saw mill,
104
Gillis, 23, 72, 78, 130, 131,
207 ; see Timmerman or
Meyer
Lucas. 118
Nathaniel, 59
Philip, 45, 62; see Schuyler
Reyndert, 92, 154
Volkje, 124, 125
Pillion, Eliza, died, 378
Pilsbury, Amos, 280
Pinckney, Mrs. Abram, died,
268
Frances Ann, died, 373
James D., died, 386
Pine Grove Presbyterian church
dedicated, 277
plains, 426
Pinson, William II., drowned,
324
Pitcher, George, anti-renter,
322
Pitman, Rev. B. H., 926
Pitt, S. C, let lieut., 261
Plain, allusion to the, 125, 131 :
its location, 116; what
so called, 13
street, 125, 131, 132
Piatt, George W., died, 309
Plumb, Mrs. Elizabeth, died,
277
Poe, Thomas, died, 383
Wm., died, 389
Poentie, name for Van Vech-
ten, 216
Poesten kil, 118 ; bouwery on,
129 ; defined. 118
Pohlman, Caroline C, died,
347
Police, new lorce, 251
Pomereu, Holland, 24
Ponchones, 145
Pontien, the sash maker, 75
Poor of the Dutch church, 205
Population 1790 - 1810, 406 ;
1810, 429 i 1813, 426 ; at difi-e-
rent times, 398 ; of 1865, 256
Pork, price of, 348
Port of delivery, 350
Porter, Mrs. Ira, died, 301
Jane D., died, 376
John F., died, 335
Portland fire, aid to sufferers,
318
Oregon, 317
Post, J. A., 2S0
Postages, reduction of, 230
Post master, Wm. Bogardus,
93
Potatoes, prices of, 349, 370
Potter, Rev. Bishop, 350
Potts, Jesse C, 280 ; vestryman,
389
Poughkeepsie, patent of, 100 ;
purchased by Sanders and
Vanderbogert, 84, 89
Poultry, prices of, 349, 370;
scarcity of, 384
Poulussen ; see Powell and
Paulus
Powder house, 433, 434
Powderly, Mrs. Robert, died,
266
Powell, Thomas (Poidas), 27,
61,62, 64,73, 83. 133, 134;
see Poulussen, 183
Powers, Jeftrey, died, 326
Patrick, shop burnt, 304
Thomas, died, 352
Pratt, Elisha N., treasurer, 336
Mrs. Elisha N., died, 334
Ralph, 323 ; died, 236
Prentice, Ezra P., 279
Mrs. Sartelle, died, 271
Presbyterian Ch., 1813, 433
Pretty, Richard, 75, 95, 97, 98,
123, 124, 126, 129, 130, 132,
183, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138,
139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144,
145, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151,
152, 153, 154, 156, 157, 158,
160, 161, 163, 164, 171, 172,
173, 174, 175, 177, 178, 179.
180, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186,
187 ; collector of the excise,
75 ; account of, 95
Prevost, Lieut. Augustine, 415,
416, 417
Prime, Maggie E., died, 245
Printing offices, 1813, 436
Promenade concert, 315
Provoost, David, 464
Johannes, 1, 5, 21, 27, 28,
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46
488
Index.
Provoost, continued —
48, 50, 51, 54, 56, 57, 58,
59, 60, 64, 68, TO, 71, 73,
84, 85, 88 ; secretary, 67,
99, 103; clerk, 66, 464;
vendue master, 149 ; re-
cords in handwriting of,
63
Provost marshal's report, 274
Pruyn, Mrs. Da^id. 302
& Lansing, iron workers,
301
Frans Janse, 82, 84
Henry, died, 325
John v. L., advocates go-
vernment building at
Albany, 386, 388 ; hospi-
tality of, 234 ; elected to
congress, 335; puts me-
morial windows in St.
Peter's, 255
Maria, 60
Robert H., 279, 304 ; direc-
tor, 386
Sarah, died, 333
Public buildings, 1796, 404
Square, 409
Pulling, A. C, 280, 294
Pullman sleeping car, 353
Pulver, Mrs. Calver, died, 226
Pumpelly, Barmen, 280
Purdy, Mrs. Elizabeth C, died,
318
Purvis, Mrs. Margaret, died,
326
Putman, Harriet, died, 262
Quackenboss, Johannes, 145
Neeltje, 115
Pieter, 145
Wouter Pieterse, 145
Quackenbush, G. V. S., Sunday
scholar, 303
Mrs. John N., died, 314
Quarp, Joncker, 44
7uay, William, anti-renter, 322
luayle, Henry, died. 270
iuays, 1813, 434
Quebec, distance of, 437
iueen Anne, 462 ; gun, 252
Tuest, Patrick S., died, 352
ey, Wm. E., died, 242
iuilhart, Jacob, died, 254
iuinlan, Mrs. Patrick, died,
352
Quinn, Capt., 369
Capt. Terrence, 300
James, brewery, explosion,
244 ; died, 350
James P., died, 355
Michael, died, 351
Quirk, Catharine, died, 386
Radcliff Belinda J., died, 310
Rademaker, Jacob Adrianse,
24
Paulus Martense Van Ben-
thuysen, 170, 174, 176, see
Raemaker
Radley, James W., died, 354
Sarah, died, 367
Mrs. Wm., died, 320, 302
Radliff, David V. N., died,
285
Miss Margaret, died, 251
Raemaker, Wouter Aerse,
184; see Rademaker
Rahal, Mrs. John, died, 388
Rail Road Hotel, 410
obstructed, 387
passenger trains, depot for,
296
Rail Road sleeping car intro-
duced, 353
trains blocked, 342, 343,
344
Rain, 226, 235. 248, 286, 322, 341,
355, 365, 376, 388 ; singular
storm, 325 ; gelatinous
matter fell, 370
Ramsey, Joseph H., candidate
for congress, 335 ; presi-
dent, 386
Randel, John, Jr., died, 256
Rankin, Samuel, 285, 294
Rauney, John, died, 376
Ransom, David, died, 267
Samuel H., 280
S. H. & Co., 298 ; fence in
Schuyler street, 334 ;
foundery, accident, 244
Rapp, Christopher, 352
Ratel watch, 8
Rathboue, Albert, died, 275
Anna, died, 270
John F., 298
J. F. & Co., 299 ; foimdery
closed by a strike, 300
J. Howard, died, 239
Rawnsley, Edward, died, 333
Ray, Eliza, died, 367
Michael, died. 326
Raymond, Benjamin C, 280
Raynford, E. W., Captain, 261
Read, Matthew H., 226, 279
Real estate speculations, 356
valuation, 266, 275
Records, break in, 1657 to 1664,
63
Redfleld, Charles B., 280
Redmond, Dolly, died, 376
Redstone, Isaac, died, 287
Reed, Ellen, died, 323
Joshua, 456
Reeves, Widow, 441 n.
Ref. Protestant Dutch Church
Synod abolished the word
Dutch in its title, 383
James, died, 371
Lydia, died, 376
Wm., died, 253
Reid, Col. John, 421
Reilley, Mi-s. John, died, 259
Ann, died, 376
Honoria, died, 323
Mrs. John,_died, 371
Mrs. Terrence, died, 282
William, died, 327
Religious Monitor, extract
from, 337
Relyea, Mrs. Levi, died, 256
Remington, Susannah, 454
Rensselaer county valuation,
266
Heer 35, 36, 52, 84, 195;
violates the excise, 211
Jeremias, 90, 221, 222
Street Presbyterian Sun-
day school, 2.58
Rensselaersville, population,
425
Rensselaerswyck, 171, 403 ; di-
rector of, 115; one-tenth
sold to Schuyler, 168;
schout of, 87 ; immigrants
to, 459 ; manor of, 320
Republican Artillery, founder
of, 255 ; mustered out, 255,
257 ; successor of, 286
Requa, Charles H., 285
Reservoir for city water, 431
Retzenberg, Mrs. B., died, 283,
Reur, Hendrick, 12, 43, 44, 118,
149
Hendrik Janssen, 12
Revolutionary war favorable to
the country, 439
Reyerse, Annatie, 221
Gerrit, 60 ; ancestor of the
Gerretsens, 176 ; account
of, 221 ; see Ryersen
Reyersen, Jan, 78; deceased,
inventory of his goods, 77 ;
administrators of, 82 ; sale
of his effects, 79
Reyudertse, Barent, 61, 80, 83,
166, 167, 171 ; see Smit
Reynicks, Skipper, 207
Reynolds, Alice, died, 239
& Harris, attorneys, 350
M. T., 465
Peter, died, 334
Reyser, A., 46
Reyverding, Maria, 212
Peter, 199 ; see Rjwerdingh
Rhatigau, Thomas, 2.34
Mrs. Margaret, died, 344
Rhynderse ; see Ryndertse
Rhynland foot, dimensions of,
5 ; rod, 5, 6, 16, 31 ; measure
defined, 184
Rice, Eliza, died, 242
J. H.. 280 •
O. S., frescoer, 301
& Mickel, frescoers, 253
Nabby, 456
Richards, Sarah, died, 383
Richardson, Joel, 455
Richmond, Dean, died, 326
steam boat, .395
Ridder, Mrs. Margaret, died,
244
Riddersen, Ryck, 93, 224
Riely, Mrs. John, died, 243
Patrick, died, 266
Rigley, Mrs. Henry, died, 235
Riley, Bernard J., died, 341
Ellen M., died, 354
Margaret, died, 351, 362
Margaret P., died, 304
Religion, state of, 282, 283
Ring, James N., 279
Margaret C, died, 365
Rinkhout, Aertmau, 24
Daniel, 24, 43. 44,
69, 82, 84, 86, 191, 206
Jan, account of, 24
Rip Van Winkle, steamer, 331
Rittermau, Rev. Mr., 227
River opened, 237, 300, 352 ; va-
rious years, 295 ; low, 302 ;
closed to all boats, 225,
277, 341, 386
Roach, James, died, 236
Mrs. James, died, 376
Patrick, drowned, 309
Roads, 426
Roark, Mrs. Michael, died, 332
Mrs. William, died, 264
Robb, Orin H., died, 352
Robbery, 244
Robbin's Nest, 111., 451
Roberts, Mrs. Jacob, died, 354
Sarah, 457
Robertson, Annie, died, 267
Robinson Bros., gas fitters,
253
Ed\^■ard, 279
Mrs. Edward, died, 244
Mrs. Thomas, died, 242
Erasmus H., died, 351
Robison, Johnny, his corner,
Roche, Margaret, died, 225
Patrick, died, 310
Rochester Blues, concert, 315
Rockenstyne, W. H., S. S.
Supt., 332
64, 65,
Index.
489
Rockwell' 8 Mansion House, 248
Rodcuburg, Lucas, 459
Rodgere, Mrs. ClijU'les, died,
244
Charles H., died, 367
John, died, 315
Roelofl", Auuetie, 461
Catrina, 461
see Van Masterland
Roeloffsen, Fytje, 460
Jan, 1, 2, 24, 34, 44, 51, 60,
63, 191, 192, 193 ; see De
Goyor, 460, 461, 464
Sara, daughter of Anneke
Jause, 110. 450, 461, 464
Roessle, Theophilus, Ms farm,
248, 249; sues the city,
278 ; vacated Delavan
House, 354
Roff, Mrs. J. J., died, 295
John, died, 305
Rogers, Mr., 435 n.
Mrs. Charles, died, 351
Thomas, takes oath, 124
Roggin, Teter, 323
Romaine, Mrs. Elizabeth, died,
Rome, settled by Germans, 439
Romeyn, Rev. Doctor, 402
Rev. James Van Campen,
447
Ronan, Michael, died, 377
Rondweg, the passage reserved
within the stockadoes. 100
Roomers, Catharina, 75, 146
Root, Arthur H., 302
Jan Cornelisse, 181
Lyman, 377
Minnie W., died, 302
beer pioneer, 332
Roothaer, Jan, 173
Rork, John, killed, 327
Sytje, 2, 86 ; see Jansen
Katrina, 460
S. & G., boiler explosion,
327
Mi-8. Samuel, died, 239
Rose, Edwm, 262
brickmaker, 221
Gerrit, 69
Hendrick, 69, 89, 91, 92,
153, 154, 172, 174, 175;
account of, 69, 88
Johannes, 69
Myudert, 69; city gate
near, 131
Rosendale, S. W., reader, 317
Rosengarden, Simon, died, 387
Ross, Annie, died, 243
John J., died, 271
Major, 453
Richard, died, 315
Mrs. Richard, died, 248
Mrs. William H., died, 262
Roth, J., S. S. supt., 333
Rourk, Mrs. James, died, 297
Rosa, died, 347
Rowc, Bradford, died, 270
Hannah, died, 278
Rowland, Henry, 284
Hugh J., died, 281
Rowley, Charles C, died, 363
Roy, Jacob, 207
Royal, Albany sloop, 91, 144
Ruby, Catharine E., 455
Ruelle, Henry, died, 3S8
Rum, price of, 16, 74, 102
Ruso, Rachel, died, 293
William, died, 348
Russell, Abbie, died, 347
Capl. Wm., 251
John H., 2M
John W., trustee, .338
Rutgers, Harmen, 76, 111, 112,
113, 147, 157, 178 ; sells his
brewery, 114 ; account of,
75
Rutgerson, Ryckert, 177
Rutse, Margaret, 127
Ruttenkil or Second kil, 109,
147, 151; its course, 116,
151 ; Com. Schaets's house
near, 23
Ruyter, Claes Janse, 81, 148
Ruyven, C. V., 29
Ryall, Captain James, 261
Ryan, Mrs. Edward, died, 350
Ellen M., died, 326
James, anti-renter, 322 ;
died, 245
John, died, 332
Mary, died, 326
Michael, died, 284
Mrs. John, died, 278, 365
Mrs. Mary, died, 376
Mrs. Tho'iias, died, 340
Patrick, died, 340, 365, 367
Timothy, died, 241
William, died, 375
Ryckman, Albert, 114, 115, 171
Albert Jaussen, 27; ac-
count of, 115, 116; see
Jause
Mary, died, 278
Rye receipts, 284; prices of,
349, 370
Ryersen, Gerrit, 20, 184; Ma
locality, 184;
Jan, goods sold, 81; see
Reyerseu
Rynderse ; see Rejmderse
Ryverdingh, Pieter, 212, 219,
220, 221, 223; clerk, etc.,
224 ; court messenger, 209 ;
see Ryverdingh
Sabbaton, Tyler, died, 343
Sachamoes, Indian sachem, 73,
74
Sage, H. W. & Co., 363
McGraw & Co., Messrs.,
363
trees, 19
Sager, John, died, 270
Maggie, died, 355
St. Agnes' e cemetery dedicat-
ed, .357
church corner stone laid,
St Andrew's Society, 230
St. George's society, 231 ; elec-
tion, 284
St. J cob, ship, 75
St. John and Arms of Amster-
dam, 29
steam boat, 264, 341, 351 ;
ac'roimd, 302; boiler
burst, 208; steamer re-
appeared, 270
St. Joseph's Church, struck by
lightning, 317 ; tower taken
down, 347
St. Mary's Church, corner
stone, 337, 362, 370
St. Patrick, 352
Cathedral, corner stone
laid, 3.36
day celebrated, 237
St. Paul's Church, statistics,
295
Episcopal Sunday school,
258
St. Peter's Church, 232
debt liquidated, 239; rec-
tor, 344
statistics, 295
St. Peter's Episcopal Sunday
School, 258
memorial windows, 255
St. Tobyu, Jan Jansseu, 26
Salisbury, Capt. Sylvester, 69,
81, 91, 97, 98 ; sheriff, 94 ;
sells his house, 94; ac-
count of, 94 ; commanded
fort, 94, 95; died, 97
Juffrouw Elizabeth, 97
Mrs. Nelson H., died, 250
Salmonse, Jacob, 111
Sanders, Barent, 84
& Groot, .323
Jacob G., died, 352
John B., died, 323
Robert, 88, 89, 90, 100, 136,
143, 158, 159, 160, 161, 172,
174, 175, 180 ; buys Heath-
cote's house, 135; ac-
count of, 84
Robert Sanderson, 84
Thomas, Jr., 84
Sanderssen, Thomas, sells Ma
house, 203
Robert, 89
Sandford, Giles, died, 310
Saudkil, mill built on, 117
Santee, description of, 77
Sapher Torah used by the Jews,
227
Saratoga, steamboat, 395
Vrooman killed at, 180
Sargeant, Carolina A., died,
Sarsfield Guards, 336, 369
Sassioncha, Indian, 173
Saulsbury, Elida, died, 254
Saimders, James B,, secretary,
I John, 401 . ^
Sausser, Mrs. Christian, died,
273
Savage, Mr , 440
Saverye, Roeland, 198, 199
SavLue, John, 157
Saw mills, number of, 426
Sa^vyer, Mrs. Abram, died, 259
Sawyer, Mary Jane, died, 241
Sayl'es, Mrs. James, died, 341
Eleanor, 441
Phebe, 441 n.
Scandalous tree, a custom, 126
Scannel, Michael, died, 388
Mrs. Edward, died, 378
Scepmoes ; see Schepmoes
Schaets, Anneke, 23
Bartholomew, 23
Rev. Gideon, 2,23,72, 89,
133, 188, 202, 206, 212,
213 ; account of, 23
Reynier, killed, 23
Schambert ; see Chambers
Schelluyue, secretary, 90, 92,
118
D. v., 464 _ „^
Schenectady, 8, 56, 59, 69, 90,
425, 428 ; first settlers, 80,
122, 180 ; first grist mill,
17 ; burning of, 1 ; license
to tap in, 79 ; magistrate of,
87 ; sacked, 21 ; sheriff of,
75; schout of, 172; ac-
count of. 400; Germans,
settled above, 4.39; Massa-
cre at, ^59 ; population, 406 ;
turnpike, 361, 400
Schepel, measurement of, 179
Schepmoes, Jaepie, 91, 144
Jau Janse, 131, 184
Sara, 105, 183
Schennerhorn, CatskiU, 106,
107; seeMarviuata
490
Index.
Schermerhorn, Helena, 100
Jacob, 12, 33, 35, 38, 45, 51,
54, 63, 64, 66, 70, 71, 72,
76, 77, 78, 86, 89, 108, 109,
112, 113, 114, 116, 144
Jacob Janee, 16, 20, 21, 28,
29, 30, 33, 35, 36, 45, 51,
52, 55, 89, 96, 100, 184,
185, 193, 194, 196, 198;
magistrate, 105 ; goes to
Patria, 197 ; died, 8 ; see
Janse
James, died, 354
Machtelt, 21
Eyer, 91, 218; widow of,
married, 122
Eyer Jacobse, account of,
185 ; see JacobBe
Bchiflfer, Lt. Col. Washington,
died, 324
Schlessinger, Rev. Dr., 227, 228
Schmidt, Mrs. Richard, died,
Schodac, patent of, 75; see
Schotack
Schoemaker, Jan Evertsen, 68
Harmen, 141
Jan Evertse, 81 ; see Evert-
66
Euth, 7
Van Edam, 75
Schooners, influx of, 376
Schooumaker, James, died,
330
Schotack, land sold by Indians
173 ; see Schodac
Schout fiscal. Van Dyck, 19, 81
Schreiber, John, died, 254;
band, 241, 297
Schrick, Paulas, 188, 189, 190,
212
Susanna, 151
Schroeder, John, died, 373
Schultz, Mrs. Alexander H.,
died, 266
Schuster, Max, died, 293
Schut, William Janssen, 37, 38,
70, 192, 193, 222
Schutter, Mrs. Louis, died,
245
Schuyler, Abraham, 64
Alida, 109
& Braiuard, 331
Capt. Thomas, died, 831
Colonel, 401, 402
Col. P. P., 317
David, 64, 100, 101, 132, 133,
175 ; commissaris, 102
David Pieterse, 8, 78, 96, 97
Davidt, 64 ; see Schuyler
Gen. Philip, 405, 445 n.
Jacobus, 64
John J., died, 229
Mrs. Stephen, died, 354
Peter, 421
Philip, 88, 89, 90, 116, 121,
123, 124, 128, 129, 153, 158,
159,160,161, 165,166, 167,
168, 169, 179, 186, 187;
his bouwery, 104; see
Pieterse
Philip, account of, 404 n.
Philip Pietcrsen, 2, 8, 10, 13,
18, 27, 28, 29, 35, 36, 38,
45, 47, 48, 52, 54, 55, 60,
62, 64, 83, 84, 85, 00, 154,
163,164,194,196,206,223;
purchases laud on Keaver
kil, 217 ; see Pieterse
Pieter, 6, 64
Pieter Davidse, 176
Samuel, 226, 279 ; director,
380
Schuyler street indignation
meeting, 334
Thomas, 226, 279, 333 ; aids
Ash Grove church, 253
Scotch immigrants, 439
Scotia, settled by Glen,61
Scott, David, died, 373
Mary A., died, 297
Mary Jaue, died, 341
Mrs. Jessie, died, 338
Mrs. John H., died, 366
Mrs. John W., died, 297
Mrs. aiichael, died, 315
William, died, 243, 344
Scottish rite in Albany, 411
Scrafford, Annie E., died, 276
Scriven, Mrs._ Gardner, died,
Seabury, Hilan, 299
Seaman, Cornelius, died, 335
Searles, George, died, 386
Seath, Mrs. James, died, 242
Seceders' chiu-ch, 433
Seckelse ; see Sickels
Second Dutch Church, change
of pastors, 275
or Rutten kil, 109
Presbyterian Sunday Sch.,
258 ; 50th anniversary, 285
Reformed Dutch Sunday
school, 258
street Presbyterian Sun-
day school, 258
Secor, Hiram, 245
Seery, Patrick, died, 237
Seewant, payments to be made
in, 193 ; value of, 3
Segar, derivation of family
name, 51
Segarson, Cornells, 51, 64
Gerrit, 58, 221 ; see Van
Voorhout
Selick, Mary, died, 278
Selkirk, Alexander, died, 367
Sen, termination of proper
names, how used, 3
Seneca Indians threaten Mo-
hawks, 217
Seunett, Mrs, Richard died, 314
Sentinel, notice of hotels, 246
September heat, 261
Sergeant, ISlrs. Parker, died,
354
Service, contract for, 213
Settlement begun, 426 ; early,
437
Settlers, first, 438
Seward, Governor, 383; his
residence, 252
Sewards, Mrs. Peter, died, 327
Sewell, Mrs. James, died, 253
Sexagenary, 319
Seymour, Capt., 395
William, died, 367
Shaddock, Catharine, died, 366
Shafer, Ira, senator, 270
Shaker bonnets among the
Dutch, 69
Shanahan, Bridget, died, 256
Martin, died, 373
Sharkey, Mrs. Ann, died, 315
Sharp, Ellen, died, 326
Jacob, died, 314
John H., died, 344
Peter G., died, 365
(Scharp, Scherp, Schaap)
Thomas, 127
Sharts, Col. John, died, 232
Shauer, George, died, .347
Mrs. John, died, 334
Shaw, Abel, died, 365
Cynthia, died, 267
Daniel, 420
Shaw, Leonard D., died, 350
Shea, Patrick, drowned, 309
Sheep in 1813. 426
Shefler, Edward, builder of
bridge, 293
Sheldon, Mrs. Alexander, died,
272
L. A., died, 270
Oliiia O., died, 268
Shepard, Charles T., president,
284
John, crier, 353 ; died, 354
Sheridan, Gen. Philip H., in
town, 376 '
Mrs. Thomas, died, 365
Peter, died, 286
SheriflT's posse march to Berne
to quell anti-renters,
245 ; went to Knox, 320,
321
Sherman, Capt., 395
Conger, died, 384
J. h:, died, 257
Job, 384
Robert H., died, 374
Watts, died. 233
Shields, Ann, died, 378
Mrs. Elizabeth, died, 370
Shipboy, Thomas, 421
Shirley, Edward, died, a43
Shoemaker, Rut Arentsen, 66
Jan Evertse, 69, 76; see
Evertse, Schoemaker,
and Schoenmaker
Short, Sarah A., died, 372
Shrimpton, Mrs. Charles J.,
died, 241
Shrovetide irregularities, 219
Shubert, Frank, 2d lieut., 251
Siachemoes, Indian, 107
Sibinck, Jacob Hendrickse, 78,
224
Sickelsen ; see Sickels
Sickles, Mrs. Eliza, died, 317
Gen., 376
Mrs. Sara, died, 229
Zecharias, 8, 26, 48
Sill, Mrs. Wm. N., died, 308
Simmons, John, died, 332
Elijah, died, 354
Mrs. Patrick, died. 335
Simoud, Mrs. George W., died,
285 .
Simons, Mrs. Lucinda C, died,
272
Simonse, Adriaen, 8
Bishop, 253
John, suicide, 348
Mrs. James, died, 324
Mrs. Martha, died, 343
Oliver, died, 374
Simpson, Mrs. Anna M., died,
317
Sinekens ; see Senecas
Sistou, Michael, 139
Sivers, Martin, died, 317
Maiy, died, 317
Skating park described, 232
Skaysse, Christopher, 122, 123
Skerritt, Charles, died, 326
Skinner, Charles, post office
clerk, 244 ; died, 250
Skinner's Mansion house, 248
Slack, J. & R. F., 323
Mrs. John, died, 267
Slaghboom, Antonia, 56
Slave trade under Dutch, 29
Slavery, abolition of, 231
Slawson, Alexander, died, 239
Slichtenhorst, Bata, 107
Brant Arentse, 19, 65
Gerrit, 64, 66, 67, 90, 94, 98,
99, 100, 103: account of,
Index.
491
Slichtenhorst, continued —
19; sells pantile kiln, 87;
commissaris, 108 ; see
Van Slichtenhorst
Margareta, wife of Pieter
Scliuyler, 8
Slingerland, Mrs. Jacob M.,
died, 285
Tennis Cornelise, 50; Bee
Coruelise
Theunis, 13C, 165
Sloops, 1813, 431 ; to be search-
ed for wine and beer, 195
Sloot, Eliza, died, 354
Sluyter, Peter, Journal of, 84;
see Bankers
Slyckoten, Willeni Janse, 1
Slyeu'iherlandt; see Slinger-
land
Smailey, Mary Louisa, died.
Smart, Rev. W. S., installed,
362
Smit, Barent Eeyndertse, 31,
167 ; see RejTidertse
Myudert Prederickse, sells
laud, 119 ; see Myndertse
Rem Jansen, 6, 7, 8, 34, 43,
61, 64, 65, 195, 199, 223;
see Smith and Jansen
Smith, A. P., superintendent
of bridge, 293
Charles, trustee, 228 ; died,
237
Cornelius, trustee, 338
David, 420
Dr. William Pitt, 263
Elizabeth, died, 267
Father, 337
Huldah, died, .384
John Blair, 283, 402
John, died, 244, 274
Joseph ii. M., surveyor,
356
Joseph, lost at sea, 333
Lawrence, died, 354
Mary Josephine, died, 370
_ Matthew, killed, 261
Mr., 277
Mrs. Harriet, died, 367
Mrs. Israel, died, 313
Mrs. J. Wesley, died, 243
Mrs. Nehemiah, died, 256
Mrs. Patrick, died, 266
Mrs. W. W., died, 280
Myndert Frederikse, 79:
see Myndertse
Nancy, died, 314
Nehemiah, died, 250
Peter, died, 366
Ralph, died, 265
Rem Jansen, 11, 12, 65;
see Smit ; account of, 65 ;
see Jansen
S. Sidney, died, .326
Sidney, died, 276
Thomas, died, 364, 365 ^
Thomas R., died, 2.35
Smuggling, 206 ; complaint of,
75 ; common, 199, 209
Smullen, Mai-y, died, 367
Smyth, Charles T., removed
from city, 281
Edward, died, 335
Snow, 232, 2:i6, 268, 273, 277,
280, 285, 300, 341, 342, 344,
352, .382, 384, 385, 387
Snyder, Julietta A., died, 236
Soil, character of, 425; uncul-
tivated, 1813, 426
Soldiers asked for, 1654, 209;
refreshment committee,
267
I Soney, Mrs. Cordelia, died, 240
Soogemakelyk, Anna Picterse,
Adriaensen, 64, 91,
218, 220 ; sells lot at Sche-
nectady, 91 ; see Adria-
euse
South Mission Methodist Ch.,
river, acquisition on, 9
Southwick, Henry C, died, 28
Solomon, 284, 445, 448, 449
Solomon, Jr., died, 325
Spafford, Mr.,438;i,.
Spears, Edward T., died, 383
Specie, scarcity of, 3
Spelmau, Mrs. Anna, 304
Spencer, Brown S., died, 243
E. E., 303
George B.. 447, 448
John, 295, 442, 445, 448
John & Co., merchants,
295 449
Johu'c, 465 ; died, 225
Judge Ambrose, 449
Susannah, 441, 442
Thomas, 442, 4-14, 445, 448
Thomas G., died, 281
Spinning wheels in 1813, 426
Spitsbergen, Tenuis Cornelisse
119; see Cornelisse
Spoouer, Mrs. Charles E., died,
325
Sporborg, Miss Hannah, 328
Sprague, Rev. Dr. W. B., 226,
263, 328 : succeeds Dr. Ches-
ter, 285
Spring street mission, 254
Presbyterian Sunday Sch.,
258
Spuyting Duyvil, 7
Staats's alley, now Slate street,
111 ; diagram of, 112
Dr. Barent P., dinner to,
365
see Staes, 131
Stack, Robert, died, 315
Stackhouse, George W., buried
233
Lieut. James, 233
Stacpole, Henry, died, 362
Staes, Abram, 464
Jacob, 30, 104, 177, 178
Samuel, 30
see Staats
StaetB (Staes), Abraham, doc-
tor, captain, major 37;
his garden, 204; his alley
now State street, 111
Elizabeth, 96
Stafford, Addison Hopkins, 456
Alice, 457
Almira, 454
Almy, 441, 454
Amanda, 453, 454
Amos, 441
& Weed, 452
Andrew Gilchrist, 450
Ann M., 457
Anna, 450
Anna Mary, 452
Aimabel, 456
Anne, 441
Arthur, 454, 455
Arthur Allen, 455
Audrey, 441, 453
Blanche Andrews, 452
Brown, 4.50
Charles Hoffman, 455
Charles T., 4,57
Clara Augusta, 452
Clarence, 454
Stafford, Col. Joab, 442, 444, 446,
450, 452, 453, 455, 457
Col. Spencer llallenbake,
443 n.
Cornelia Winne, 451
Daniel, 457
Daniel Spencer, 457, 458
David, 444, 454
Deborah, 441
Dorothea, 445, 454
Dr. James Romeyn, died,
383
Edgar, 456
Edwin, 456
Egbert Elisha, 456
Eleanor, 441, 451
Elisha, 455
Elisha R., 4,57
Elizabeth, 441
Ella, 452, 455
Ellen J., 457
Emelia Anthon, 451
Emily A., 457
Emily F., 457
Emily Hannah, 457
Florence Venette, 456
Florine, 454
Frances Helen, 455
Francis, 457
Frank, 454, 457
Franklin, 457
Freelove, 441
George, 454, 455, 458
George H., 457
George Spencer, 457
George William, 457
Guy Romeyn Beekman,
452
Hallenbake, 450, 451
Hannah, 441, 458
Harriet, 450, 452
Harriet Romeyn, 4.52
Harry Willard Raymond,
452
Harvey C, 456
Harvey R., 456
Henry Stafford, 451
Horatio Nelson, 454
Howard Lyster, 453
Isabel. 444, 458
James Gibbous, 451
James Henry Ward, 456
James Romeyn, 451, 452
Jedediah Sanger, 451
Joab, 441, 442, 443, 444,
451, 454, 456, 457
Job, 441
John, 441, 442,444, 446, 452,
453, 454, 457, 458
John B., 455
John Eames, 451
John Francis, 458
John H., 457
John, Jr., 453
John Spencer, 454
Joseph, 441
Joshua R., 457
Lilly Gertude, 453
Louisa Esther, 451
Louise Bancker, 453
Lucy A., 457
Marcy, 455
^Slargaret, 452, 453
Margaret M., 453
Maria, 452
Mariah, 454
Marv, 442, 444, 453, 464, 466
Mary L., 457
Mary Nicholas, 455
Mary Robinson, 451
IMercy, 441, 454
Minnie, 454
Miriu Lousia, 456
492
Index.
. Stafford, Morris T., 455
Mr., 446, 449, 450, 452, 453
Mrs. Speucer, 447, 451
Nelson, 454, 455
Newton, 454
Olive, 457
Orlando, 454
Oscar Joab, 456
Pamelia, 453
Patience, 441
Phebe, 441
Phebe A., 456
Prosper Mr., 456
Richard, 441, 444, 455, 456 ;
died, 371
Robert, 440, 455
Ruth, 444
Sally, 454
Samuel, 441, 444, 450 452,
453, 454, 455, 457
Samuel Spencer, 452
Sarah, 441
Sarah E., 457
Sarah Kate, 456
Sarah Maria, 451
Simon Swart, 456
Spencer, 442, 444, 445, 446,
447, 448, 449, 450, 451,
453, 456
Speucer & Co., 447
Spencer Hallenbeck, 451
Spencer, Jr., 451
Spencer Robinson, 450
Stukely, 441
Susan, 450, 454, 455, 457
Susan E., 457
Susan J., 456
Susan Monroe, 452
Susannah, 442, 444
Theodora, 455
Thomas, 440, 441, 450, 452,
453, 454, 455,457
Walter Sanger Eames, 451
Wealthy, 454
Wilber, 454
William Ashley Hlllyer,
452
William Henry, 455
Wm. Tibbits, 451
Stages, 1813, 437
Staley, D. G., S. S. superinten-
dent, 333
Stamford, Ct., 453
Stanwix Hall ; ancient site of
Harme Gansevoort, 150
Stapleton, Ellen, died, 295
Stark, Gen., 443
Starks, Rev. H. L., 253
State Bank, founder, 351
Hall, 410
Medical Society, 239
St. Pres. Church, debt paid
344
street Baptist Church, 231
below Broadway known
as Staats's alley, 111
Lutheran Sunday school,
258
Presbyterian Sunday
school, 258
steep ascent, 398
Staten Island, 9
Stavast, Claas Janse, 109, 130,
158
Gerrit Janse, 92, 95, 159
Staves, 1810, 429
Stead, Wm., 448
Steam boats, 1813, 436 ; com-
petition, 364
boiler burst, 244
Drew, quick trip, 367;
1826, 394, 395 ; laid up, 225
fire engines adopted, 352
Steam Boat Navigation Com-
pany, 395
Steele, Rev. M., 303
Steenbakker, 59
Steeudam, Jacob, 198
Steinwyck, Cornells, 186, 206 ;
account of, 83
Stephens, Ellen, died, 326
James, died, 384
Robert, died, at sea, 277
Sterrevelt, Cornells Cornelisse,
57,59
Steuben street, 151 ; Fox creek,
174
Stevens, Cyrus, died, 355
Edward, died, 327
George, died, 245
Jonathan, marries Indian
woman, 182
Mrs. Sarah, died, 373
William, died, 271
Stevense, Oloff ; see Van Cort-
landt
Stevenson, Mrs. James, died,
370
Mrs. William P., died, 325
Thomas, 94
Stewart, Capt., 250
Maria, died, 259
Stiles, Maria, died, 239
Stillwell, John, 377
Stimson, A. E., 280
Azariah E., died, 300
Stockadoes, 437 ; relics of, 328
Stoll, Jacob Jansen, 9, 24, 204,
220 ; ferrymaster, 24 ; sells
his house and garden,
219 ; deceased
Willem Janse, 204, 205
Stoney point, 118
Store lane, changed, 361
Storm, 341, 355
Story, Robert, 137, 138, 140, 142.
147, 148, 157
Story, Sarah E., died, 267
Stove founderies closed, by a
strike, 300
Stover, Lizzie H., died, 362
Straetsmans, Barentie, 81, 148
Strain, Elizabeth, died, 257
Robert, president, 338 :
died, 348
Stranahau, John R., died, 347
Stratton, Henry, died, 352
S. A., S. S. Supt., 333
Street, Mrs. John R., died, 384
name changed, 358
Streeter, Wm. H., died, 370
Streets, irregularity of, 396
Stremple, Sirs. Charles J.,
died, 324
John, died, 335
Stridles, Gabriel Tomassen,
84, 88, 132; account of, 73;
see Thomase
Stringer, Samuel, 411, 415, 416,
417, 420
Strobel, Mrs. Simon, died, 275
Strong, Wm. N., 280
Stronmeyer, Henry, died, 314
Stroudwaters sold, 121
Stuart, Jan, deceased, 120
James, died, 239
Nancy, died, 324
Sarah, died, 281
Stubbings, Mrs. Wm. H., died,
348
Stuiver, value of, 40
geld, definition of, 11
Sturgeon, ommipotency of, 316
Stuyvesant, Petrus, 10, 29, 40,
41, 46, 56, 194, 208, 211, 462 ;
claim of, 9 ; correspondence
Stuyvesant, continued —
of, 24 ; his mandate to Kit
Davids, 315 ; fiery spirit of,
397 ; Gov., takes possession
of Fort Orange, 403 n.
Sugden, John P., died, 348
Sullivan, Agnes, 310
John, died, 364, 388
Mrs. John, died, 237
Mrs. Timothy, died, 334
Peter, died, 338
Sumner, Alanson, 280
& Hascy, 363
Sun steam boat, 395
Sunday Arena, 352
School anniversary, 23 .
Presb. Ch., 285 ; semi-cen-
tennial anniversary, 302 ;
statistics, 258
Susquehannah rail road, fur-
nished to Oueonta, 259;
reached Baiubridge, 367
Swain, Edward S., died, 287
Robert, died, 235
Swan, Henry, S. S. Superint.,
333
Street Methodist Sunday
school, 258
Swaneken, Tennis, 44
Swart, Gerrit, 91, 92, 118, 143,
190, 191 ; account of, 91 ;
schout or sherift" of Rens-
selaerswyck, 76 ; admin-
istrator, 120
Maria, 456
Swartwout, Mrs. James, died,
351
Roeloff, 49, SO
Thomas, 49. 50
Swartz, Nicholas A., 2dlieut.,
251
Sweedt, Dirk Hendrickse, 123
Sweeney, Patrick, died, 295
Sweet, R., M. D., died, 374
B A 280
Swift' Anna M. A., died, 371
M:r8. Hugh, died, 376
Swiftsure, steam boat, 395
Swiggart, John J 356
Swinton, Alexander, died, 378
Swits, Claas Cornelise, 12
Switzer, Frederick, died, 334
Swords, Thomas, 412, 414, 416,
417, 421
Sybrantse, Wyntje, 93
Symonsen, Pieter; see Van
Oostsanen, 86
Tabernacle, Baptist Sunday
school, 258
Taft, Mrs. S. M., died, 318
Tague, Bernard M., died, 248
Tailler ; see Teller
Talbot, John, died, 267
Tallcut, Mrs. John, died, 272
Tallmau, Capt., 254
Tallow chandleries, 436
Talmadge, Miss, 303
Tamschenkassik, an Indian
woodland, 182
Tanneries, 426
Tappen, Jnrriaen Teunisse,
121, 129, 206 ; sold his bou-
wery, 168 ; see Glasemaker
and Theunisse
Tapster's excise, 10 ; wine and
beer excise, 194, 199
Tar, contract to deliver, 159 '
Tate, Jane, died, 240
Tatlock, Rev. William, 284 ;
resigned, 312
Tattersalle, Joane, 441 n.
Index.
493
Tavern, fine for keeping open
late, 67 ; closed at ringing
of bell, 37
Tax collected by government,
264, 284 ; returns, 1865 243
Taxkichenok, a swale, 182
Tayler, Lt. Gov. John, 265, 302
Taylor, Aid., 333
Capt., 448
Caroline M., died, 313
Isabella, died, 297
John, president board of,
trade, 294
steamer, 352
Joseph, died, 239
Mrs. Ann, died, 387
Mrs. Christopher, died, 326
Mrs. James, died, 313
Robert, died, 239 ; shot, 356
William, 284
William H., 279, 387; com-
mitteeman, 339, vice
president. 284
Wendell & Co., 447
Teller, Andries, 83, 85, 92, 39,
94, 102, 103, 107, 109, 111,
115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 123,
124, 132, 134, 135, 136, 137,
138, 139, 140, 141, 143, 143,
144, 145, 147, 148, 149, 150,
151, 152, 153, 154, 156, 157,
159, 160, 161, 164, 169, 171,
172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177,
178, 179, 185, 187, 189 ; ac-
count of, 83 ; commissarls,
109; conveys his house,
155
Elizabeth, 120
Helen, 460
Johannes, 83, 105 I
Lysbeth, 144
Margareta, 83
Willem, 2, 84, 128, 144, 182,
460 ; accused of being a
backbiter, 65; first set-
tler at Schenectady, 83 ;
sells his house, 105 ; ac-
count of, 105
Willem, senior, 151
Ten Broeck, Dirk, 463
Dirk Wessels, 67, 81, 89,
111, 122, 138, 139, 148,
151, 152, 154, 155, 158,
165, 167, 168, 178, 182,
183, 185, 164 ; account of,
67; purchases lots of
Anneke Janse, 459, 464 ;
see Wesselse
Gen., 422
Mrs. Eunice, died, 315
. Ten Eyck, Abraham R., 314
Andries, 127
Barent, 127
Catharine, died, 245
city marshal, 250
Coenrad, 127
Hendrick, 127
Jacob, 127,
Jacob Coenradse, 137
Jacob H., 277, 280; presi-
dent, a38
Mayke, 127
Mrs. James, died, 245. 314
Jenneke, 127
Visscher, treasurer, 335
Tenipelier, or Temper, Teunis
Pietersen, 47 ; his property
confiscated, 47
Temperance convention, 376
Hotel, 410
Temple, Gen., 232
Tenth regiment. 288 ; called out,
330, 321
Hist. Coll.
Terhaer, Nicholas, 205
Terrell, W. H., 251
Terry, David, died, 272
Teson, Capt. F., 365
Teunissen, Juriaen ; see Tap-
pen, 121
Comelisse, 2, 14, 43, 44,
190, 191, 192, 194, 206, 208,
215, 220, 233, 223; see
Van Vechten; see also
Westbroeck
Egbert, 68
Grietje, 220
Gerrit, 180 ; sells his goods,
206 ; see Van Vechten.
Jacob, 192
Jurriaen, 49, 67, 119, 121,
129, 169, 207 ; see Glase-
maker and Tappen
Sweer, 118; see Van Vel-
sen ; see also Tunsen
same name, and Vylen-
spiegel
Teunissen, Theunis ; see Tap-
pen, 121
Teyssen, Jurriaen, 108 ; see
Van Amsterdam
Tgerck (Tjerk), 221
Thacher, George H., elected
mavor, 304; feat of fire
quenching, 353
Thamokenik, Mahikander In-
dian, 183
Thanksgiving, 1865, 273, 384.
Thauer, Mrs. Nicholas, died,
268
Theatre, 1813, 430
Green street, 434
Theatres, 398
Theis, Augusta, died, 268
Themis, statue of, 432
Theunissen ; see Teunise
Theyseu, Jacob, 181
Third or Vossen kil, 109, 132,
151, 176
Third Presbyterian chnrch,285;
RefoiTued Dutch Sunday
School, 258
Sunday School, 258
This, Klaes ; see Thys
Thomas, Mrs. Benjamin, died,
David, died, 348
John E., died, 239
John, Jr., died, 248, 367
the drummer, 88
Virginia E., died, 366
Wm. G., 280
Thomase, Gabriel, 84, 153 ; see
Stridles
Jan, 185, (Mingael), 111;
John, 206
Willem, 188; see Tomase
Thompson, Capt., 369
Mary, died, 258
Miriam Julia, died, 335
Mrs. Capt. Wm. L., died,
386
Mrs. Margaret G., died, 235
Mrs. Robert, 303
Oliver, died, 268
S. L., died, 367
scandalized, 126
Thomson, Ellen, died, 344
Lemon, 280
Thonissen, Thonussen ; see
Teunissen
Thorn, Samuel T., died, 231
Thornton, Mrs. Philip, died.
Col. William A., died, 304
Thomas, died, 367
Thorp & Sprague, .368
63
Throgmorton, John, 441 n.
Thunissen ; see Teunissen
Thurman, Richardson, died.
231
Tieman, James, died, 381
Tierney, Daniel, died, 314
Tiles, early manufacture of, 57
Tillinghast, Phebe Ann, 386
William, president 323
Timmerman, Arent Jans, 163
Careten Claesen, 34 : sells
his house, 77
Gillis Pieterse, 23, 27, 72,
78 ; see Meyer
see Van Schoonhoven
Tingle, William, died, 280
Tingley, Otis, died, 264
Tinnauy, Thomas, died, 344
Tippits, Frances Ann, 454
Wm., 454
Tipstaff, court messenger, 11
Tjerkse, Bastian, 34
Elsie, 12
Frederick, 34
Hester, 34
Johannes, 34
Nanning, ai
Tjerk, 34
Tobacco, auction sale of, 221 ;
factory, 427 ; of Caldwell,
435
Tobin, Bridget, died, 333
Mary, died, 386
Todd, Charles, died, 257
Rev. Dr., 362
Tomassen, Gabriel, 73
Jan, 5, 30, 31, 33, 39, 55, 66,
127 ; see Hun, also Min-
gael
Tomatoes, price of, 370
Tommany, Andrew, died, 316
Tompkins, Gov., 450
James, S. S. Supt., 332
Tontine Cofifee house, 405
Tooker, Addie, died, 376
Toole, James, died, 304
Toomey, Jeremiah, died, 351
Toppmg, Sylvester, died, 362
Mrs. Sylvester, died, 301
Totems, Mahickander Indians,
183
Touro, Judah, tablet to, 226
Town clerk, 5 ; Van Schelluyne,
90
fence ; see Stockadoes, 131,
132
herder, 8
Townsend, Anne, died, 297
Col. Fred., his regiment
returns, 261
Dr. Howard, died. 344
Franklin, 280, 317; bank
president, 378
Isaiah, 297, 325, 344
James Ambrose, died. .317
John Henry, died, 244
Martha, died, 33:3
Mrs. Franklin, 366
park, 362
Robert, died. 335
Tracy. Andrew, died, 282
Catharine, died, .354
John, director. 386
viceroy of Canada, 56
Trade in 1796, 405 ; and manu-
factures, 398
Trading house, 1614, 409
Trains obstructed, 387
Travers, George, 245
Tread well, Gi-orge C, 286
Mrs. N., died. 354
Tree, scandalous, set up, 126
Treeu wen point, 93
494
Index.
Tremain, Lieut. Col. Frede-
rick L., died, 232
Lyman, assemblyman, 270 ;
speaker, 278
Trimble, J. M., died, 363
Trinity church case, decision
on, 462
literature of, 463 ; statistics,
295
Trowbridge's museum, 436
Troy, 309 ; Ebbingh's bouwery,
129 ; early proprietors, 118 ;
line, steam boats. 395:
sloops, 1813, 431; visited
by Dwight, 407 ; prosperity
of, 1811, 408; see Lubber-
de's land
Truax, Cornells, 112
Mrs. William, died, 266
Tucker & Crawford, 301
Tuffs, I. & J., 323
Tunsen (same as Teunissen),
Juriaen, 37, 67, 68, 204
Turkeys, scarcity of, 384
Turner, Emma, died, 340
TurnbuU, John D., died, 280
Turnpikes, 426
Tweedle, John, 280
Twenty-fifth Regt., 369 ; regi-
ment, 286, 288; sent into
anti-rent district, 332
Twie, Nicholas, 4
Twombly, Eev. Mr., 226, 270
Tyler, Mrs. Oscar, died, 280
Tyssen, Jacob, account of, 125 ;
see Vaudei-heydeu
Jacques, 66, 76
Union College, president died,
282
line steamboats, 395
National bank election,
280
United Presbyterian Sunday
School, 258
Upfold, Bishop, 236
Uranian Hall, 285, 430
Urban, Brother, died, 374
Usher, Matthew, died, 308
Uthoff, Wouter Albertse, 28
Uyleuspiegel ; sec Vylenspiegel
Valentines, 286
Valliant, Charles A., died, 317
Vana, John, died, 229
Van Aecken, Jan Koster, 23
54, 66, 77, 79, 80, 105; see
Koster
Van Aernam, Thomas, trustee,
338
Van Aken. Jan, 23, 64, 76, 203,
204, 206, 221
see Van Aecken
Van Ale ; see Van Alen
Van Alen, Adam, 226, 279, 303
G. A., 226, 279
Laurens, 74, 147, 155, 170,
175 ; account of 96 ; buys
Jan Stuart's house, 120;
see Lourens
Pieter, 96, 133
Van Alstyne, John C, died,
317
Van Araersfort, Evert Brantse,
soldier, 214
see Hun
Van Amsterdam, Jurian Thys-
scn, 196, 197, 198
see Kyckman
Van Antwerp, Amelia King,
died. 357
Van Antwerp, John H., 280
Van Antwerpen, Daniel Janse,
205
Van Baden, Hans Vos, ac-
count of, 27
Van Bael, Hannah, 63
Henry, 63
Jan, 85
Jan Hendrickse, 105, 106,
144 ; account of, 63 ; sells
his house, 127 ; location
of his lot, 176 ; see Hen-
drickse
Margaret, 63
Maria, 63
patent, 144
Rachel, 63
Van Ball, J. G., 83
Van Benthuysen, Baltus, 64, 81
Barent, 64, 81
Emily, died, 343
Martin, 64, 81
Poulus Martense, 64, 68, 69,
109, 133, 150, 155, 170, 171,
174, 176, 178, 190 ; ac-
count of, 81 ; see Mar-
tense
Van Bergen, Gerrit, 57
Martin Gerritsen, 107, 159;
account of, 97; magis-
trate. 104 ; see Gerritsen
Myndert, 97
Neele, 107
Peter, died, 362
Van Boekhoven, Claes Janse,
26, 65, 167, 168, 173 ; account
of, 166.
Van Boere, Claes Janse, 222
Van Bommel, Marcellis Janse,
1, 10, 17, 18, 26, 49, 54, 82,
200, 221 ; account of, 16
Van Borsom, Sara, 110
Cornelis, 110, 459, 461
Van Brackelen, Cornelis Teu-
nisse, 215
Van Bremen, Jan, 58, 59
Jan Dirckse, 218
Jan Lambertse, 8
Van Bristede, Tryntje Jan-
sen, 1
Van Brockhuysen, Michael
Janse, 9
Van Brugge, Karel, 188; pro-
vincial secretary, 40 ; died,
10
Van Brugh, Annatie, 461
Johannes, 459, 460, 461,
464
Pieter, 89, 100
Van Buren, A. L., died, 388
Christina Cornelise, 67
Cornelis Maese, 57; ac-
count of, 14
Hiram, first lieutenant, 251
John, public speech, 288;
died at sea, 333
Maas Cornelise, account of,
99
Martin, 449
Martin Coruelissen, 119
Van Buskirk, Mrs. John K.,
died, 352
Van Cocland; see Van Covelens
Van CoppernoU, Claes Wil-
lemse, account of, 182
Van Corlaer, Arnoldus Arent,
50 ; see Van Curler
Van Cortlandt, Olott", 83
Oloff Stevensc, 53, 115, 462
Sophia, 83
Stephanus, director of
Rensselaerswyck, 115,
171 ; account of, 115
Van Covelens, Jacob Joosten,
39, 148
Van Curler, Arent, 10, 59, 84, 85,
216, 222; superintendent
of the colony of Rensse-
laerswyck, 49 ; account
of, 56; rescues father
Jogues, 56; surety for
Pieter Schuyler, 217
Bennony, 140, 178
Van Uam, Claes Ripse, 143, 144 ;
see Ripse
Van De Bogart, Harmen, 46,
88, 89 ; account of, 89, 100 ;
one of the patentees of
Poughkeepsie, 84
Vandenberg, Arent, 10, 40, 41,
73, 89, 151, 204, 205, 219,
223, 224
Claes, 76
Cornelis, 76, 91
Gerrit, 76
Gysbert; account of, 76,
91
Maritie, 91
Wlllem, 91, 104
Vandenburgh, James, Jr., died,
237
Mrs. James, died, 269
Mrs. Richard, died, 378
Vanden Uythoff, Wouter Al-
bertse, 28, 63, 202, 464 ; see
Albertse
VanderBaast, JorisAertse, 99,
205 ; see Aertse
Vanderbilt, Commodore, 364
steamer collision, 374
Vander Blaes, Constapel ; see
Herbertsen
Vander Donck, 51
Vander Heyden, Jacob, 118
David, 118
Dirk, 64, 118, 125 ; purchas-
ed site of Troy, 129
Jacob Tyssen, 6, 64, 65, 66,
67, 76, 91, 99, 126, 172,
175, 194, 198 ; account of,
125 ; his goods sold, 192 ;
see Tyssen
Jan Cornelisse, 78
Mattys, 118
owner of Troy, 407
Vander Hoeve, Cornelis Cor-
nelisse, 178, 197 ; account
of, 148
Vander Linde, Harmauus An-
toiuisseu, 163
Willemtie, Harpers, 163
see Lendt ; also Van OLin-
327
Van der Poel, Anthony Cor-
nelise, 146
Elizabeth, 140, 178
Gerrit, 104
Maria, 146
Melgert, 104
Melgert Wyuantse, 120,
144; see VVynantse
Tenuis Cornelise, 70
Wynant Gerritse, 120, 147,
189, 190, 192 ; account of,
104 ; see Gerritse
Van der Sluys, Anderies, 41
Vanderspiegel, L., 5
Vaiuler \in, Ilcnd. Janse, 211
Van Der Werkeu, Albert, 156
Gerrit, 156
Hendrik, 156
Jacob, 1.56
I Johannes, 156
Index.
405
Van Der Werken, Roelofi' Ger-
ritse, 157; account of,
150 ; see Gerritse
Vandei-zee, Storm, account of,
75, 80, 165; see Bradt,
and Bratt
William, died, 236
Van Deusen, Abrahamse Mat-
teuwes ; account of,* 155,
170 ; see Abraliamse
Isaac, 155
Jacob, 155
Jan, 155
Melgert, 155
Robert, 155
Vande water, Hendrilc, 162
Van Ditmas, Barent Janso, 25;
killed at Schenectady, 26;
see Janse
Van Doesburg, Hendrik An-
driessen, 6, 11, 12, 14, 18,
21, 43, 48, 49, 79, 213 ; see
Jannetie, Hendrickse, 140
Van Dublin, Jan Andriesseu,
65 ; see Andriesse
Van Dyck, Dr. Cornells, 69,
74, 94, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101,
102, 111, 113, 132, 147, 151,
164, 182, 183 ; account of,
09, 81 ; commissaris, 102 ;
grant of land to, 110 ;
died, 81
H. H.,271.
Hendrick, 69; schout fis-
caal, 81
Jacobus, 69, 81
Van Eckelen, Jan, 26, 60
Johannes, 26
Van Edam, Jan Michielseu, 69,
70, 193, 216
Tys Barentse Schooumak-
er, 75
Van Epps, Francis, died, 334
Dirk, 6, 44, 79
Elizabeth, 44
, Jannetje, 6
Van Eslandt, Catelyutje, 162
Claes, 163
Van Plensburgh, Paulus Cor-
uelisse, 199
Van Gansevoort; see Ganse-
voort
Van Gorcum, Sarah Cornelise,
84
Van Gudsenhoven, Jan Sebas-
tiansen, 76
Van Guysling, Elias, 205
Lydia Jane, died, 367
Van Hamel, Dedrick, secretary
of Rensselaerswyck, 58
Van Hoesen, Anna, 02
Anna Janse, 64
Catharina, 62
Jacob, 02
Jan, 31, 02
Jan Fransen, 62, 174 ; ac-
count of him, 62 ; first
settler, 172
see Franse
Johannes, 62
Juriaen, 62
Maria, 62
Styntie, 02
Volkert, 02, 172, 174, 175
Van Horn, Fredus, died, 262
Van Houten, Dicke, 214
Van Upendam, Adnaen, 7, 32,
64, 05, 82, 92; adminis-
trator, 120
Adriaen Janse, 17, 57
Van KromenboBch, Jan Jans-
sen, 36
Van Leyden, Adrian Janse
Appel, 10, 58, 214; ac-
count of, 211, 212; see
Appel
Jan, 205
Jan Bembo, 10
Van Loon, Albert, 158
Mattheus, 158
Nicolaas, 158
Van Loosereght, Jacob, 193;
see Maat
Van Maesterlaudt, Catrina, 459
Fytie, 459
Jan, 459
Roeloft', Jausen, husband
of Anueku Janse, 459, 460
Sarah, 459
Van Marcken, Jan Gerritse;
account of, 75 ; see Gerritse
Van Munichendam, Willem
Albertse, 205
Van Neck. Lambert, 69
Lambert Albertsen, 220,
223
Van Ness, Cornelis, 6, 80
Cornells Hendrickse, 113 ;
account of, 79
Hendrick, 91
Jannitie, 113
notice of, 113
Willem, 113
Van Nieuwenhuysen, Anna, 5
Dr., 5
Van Nieuwkerke, Brant Pee-
leu, 2, 47
Van Noorstrant. Agniettc, 156
Jacob Janse, 202
Jan Jacobse, 157 ; account
of, 156
Margariet, 156
Van O Linda, Pieter, 58 ; patent
182
Van Oostsanan, Pieter Si-
monsen, 80
Van Otterspoor, Jan Janse, 58
Van Pelt, Mrs. George H., died,
372
Van Raveusteyn, Elias, 75, 89,
121
Van Rechteren, Tryntie, 4
Van Rensselaer, Heer, 19
Catharine, died, 343
claims Beverwyck, 9
Francis C, died, 331
Gen., improves lumber dis-
trict, 363
Henry, 241
Jan Baptist, 13, 20, 38, 84,
195 ; surety for Schuyler,
217
Jersmiah, 413, 416, 417,
434; P. G. M., 441
Jeremms, 64, 66, 67, 84, 85,
124, 149
jurisdiction of, resisted in
the town of Knox, 330
Kilian,13
Maria Elizabeth, died, 273
P. S., 432, 423
Queen Anne gun, account
of, 252
Rev. Nicholaes, 122, 165,
185; colonic pastor et
director, 171 ; his house,
109
Richard, 277, 280
Rykert, 68, 69, 83 85
skating park described,
Stephen, 236, 241, 277, 405,
437, 428 ; house, 435
title resisted, 245
vs. Lansing, 266
Van Rotterdam, Claes, 76, 107,
109, 128, i:85, 138
Claas Jacobse, 13(i, 137,141,
194 ; see Jacobse
Claas Janse, 191, 214; see
Janse
Van Rytert, Henderick Jans-
sen, 41 ; see Van Wytert
Van Salsbergen, Harmen, 93
Barmen Janse, 133
Henrik, 93
Jan, 93
Jan Hendrik, 77; account
of, 93
Lucas, 93
Van Santvoord, Alfred, 279,
280
Van Schaack, Nicholas, 303
Van Schaick, Anthony, 2
Anthony Gooseu, 146
Col. Gozen, 319
Geertruy, 2
Gerrit, 2, 113, 173, 177 ; ac-
count of, 176
Gerritie, 2
Goosen Gerritsen, 2, 3, 19,
20, .35, 30, 41, 47, 52, 55,
80. 92, 102, 114, 140, 147,
156, 200, 201, 202, 306, 208,
209, 221, 222 ; his brewery
sold, 178 ; deceased, 176 ;
see Gerritsen
Lourens, 113
Margaret, 2
Myudert, died, 272
Sybrant, 2, 112
Sybrant Antonissen, his
brewery, 178; owned a
brewery, 114 ; account of,
140
Van Schelluyne, Cornelis, 90 ;
account of, 168
Dirk, 91, 149, 108, 400, 461 ;
account of, 90
Johannes, 90
name extinct in Albany, 90
Tielman, account of, 90
Van Schoenderwoert, Engel, 1
Margaret, 1
Rutger Jacobsen, 1, 6, 19,
20, 30, 35, 49, 09 ; estate
sold, 8:3, 90 ; see Jacobsen
Rutger
Ruth Jacobse, 461
Van Schoonhoven, Claas Hen-
drickse, 1, 5, 12, 13, 16,
30, 33, 38, 39, :», 31, 33,
48, 61, 190, 194,31.3, 320;
account of, 41 ; see Hen-
drickse
Guert Hendrickse, 1, 41, 63,
89
Neeltie Frederickse, 1
see Van Utrecht
Van St. Tobyn ; see St. Tobyn
Van Slichtenhorst, Alida, 176
Brant Arentse, 87, 196
Gerrit, 92, 93, 95, 96, 101,
106, 107, 112, 113, 114, 116,
131, 132, 143, 144, 173;
account of, 87 ; see Slich-
tenhorst
Van Slyck, Cornells Anto-
nissen, 58; account of,
58 ; see Antonissen
Hilletie, 58
Jacques, 58
Marten, 58
Van Steltyn, Evert Pels, 58
Van SwoU, Gerrit Janse, 207
Van Tricht, Abraham, 130, 144
Maria, 31, 01
Van Trighl ; see Van Tricht
496
Index.
Van Tromp, Admiral, 361
street, 361
Van 'tWiller (Van Twiller),
Johannes, 39, 46, 195, 203,
904, 211, 459
Van Ulpendam, Adriaen Jane-
sen ; see Van Ependam
Van Utrecht, Claas Hendrickse
196, 197, 213, 219
Jacob Adriaense; account
of, 24
see Van Schoonhoven,
Claes Hend
Van Valkenburgh, Amanda,
died, 351
Annatie, 223
Jochem, 223
Lambert, 5, 199, 204 ; ac-
count of, 223
Van Vechten, Comelis, 79
& Seymour, 369
Comelis Teunissen, 14,
124 ; see Teunisse
Dirck, 79, 124
Dirck Teunisse, 79
Gerrit, 79
Gerrit Teunissen, account
of, 179
Johannes, 179
Leendert, 124
Lucas, 124
Pietertje, 79
Eev. Dr., 285
Salomon, 124
Tennis Cornelissen, 79,
216 ; see Gornelisse
TeuniB Dirkse, 80, 124; ac-
count of, 14, 79, 216 ; see
Dirkse
Teunisse, 79
Volkert, 179
Van Vee, Jannetie, 2, 86, 459
Pieter Hartgers, 2, 86, 459 ;
see Hartgers
Rachel, 2, 86, 459
Van Velsen, Sweer Teunissen,
34, 184; account of, 117;
sells his saw mill, 117 ; see
Teunissen
Van Velthuysen, Gysbert Phi-
lipse, 46
Van Vlack, Abraham A., died,
327
Van Voorhoudt, Cornells Se-
gerse, 51, 64, 79 ; account
of him, 51, 60 ; see Segers
Gerrit Segersej 221
Lysbet Cornelise, 38
Seger Cornells, 60, 207,
221
Van Vranken, Claas, 80
Evert, 166
Gerrit, 80, 166
Maas, 160
Eyck Claese, 80; account
of him, 80,166
Van Weenen, Zacbarias Sick-
els, 8; see Slckels
Van Wesep, Gysbert Cornelise,
38, 193, 206 ; see Cornelisse
Van Westbrook (or Bos), Cor-
nelise Theunise, 132, 204
see Van Velsen
Van Witbeek, Catharine, 127
Van Wie, Ellen, died, 317
Gerrit, 6
Hendrick Gerritsen, 6, 8,
74, 202 ; see Gerritse
Jan, 6
Sarah, 303
Van Wie's Point, 35
Van Woert street, care run to,
32,S
Van Woggelum, Pieter Adri-
aense, 64, 118, 122, 218
Pieter Pieterse, 118, 129;
see Sogemackelyk
Van Wormer, Jasper, trustee.
Van Wort, Henry, 422
Van Wout Bergh, Teunis Wil-
lemse, 174
Van Wytert, Henderick Jans-
sen, 40, 41
Van Zandt, Col., 324
Peter G., died, 244
Varleth, Maria, 105
Varravanger, Dr. Jacob Hen-
drickse, 98 ; account of, 92
Vasterick, Robert, 40, 41, 215
Cornells, 206
Vaughan, David, died, 241
Veal prices of, 349
Vedder, Harmen, 20, 80, 83,
88, 163, 166, 167, 174 ; ac-
count of, 21
Gerrit Symonse, 91, 122
Harmen Albertseu, 80 ; see
Albertse
Johannes Symonse, 63
Symon Volkert se, 76, 202
Velthuysen, Gysbert Philipse,
190 ^ '
Verbeek, Gerrit, 1; killed,
459
Jan, 12, 13, 16, 19, 25, 26, 38,
48, 50, 58, 63, 67, 71, 72,
79, 80, 86, 188, 193, 200,
202, 210, 212, 213, 224 ; ac-
count of him, 25 ; location
of his house, 78; his
mark, 204.
Verhale, Sarah, 124
Vernar, Eve, died, 317
Verner, Mr., 422
Verplanck, Abraham Isaacse,
35, 38
Ariaantje, 120
Catalyn, 64
Verveelen, Daniel, 7, 15
Johannes, 7
Verwey ; see Van Wie, 6
Temiis Gerrits, 85
Vibbard, Chauncy, 280
steamboat, 264; renewed,
245 ; last trip, 268
Vice director and clerk, 188
Viele, Arnout Cornelise, 88,
89, 141, 162, 163, 164, 173,
188 ; account of, 72 ; see
Cornelisse
Arnout, Indian interpreter,
180
Cornells, 94
Cornelise Cornelisse, 98,
184 ; account of, 79 ; sells
his house, 97
Villeroy ; see De Garmeau, 75
Vincent, Adrian, 27, 202
Jesse, 455
Vinhagel, Eva, 21
Jan, 31, 83, 88, 89, 137,
138
Johannes, Jr., 31, 61
Vinton, Col. F. H., 251
Visbeeck, Gerrit, 77, 98
Visscher, Bastiaen ilarmense,
married Dirkie Metse-
laer, 44
Catharine G., died, 317
Col. James D., killed, 251
Geertie, Harmense, 168
Harmen Bastiaensen, 40,
51, 52, i74,135,;i36, 176; ac-
count of, 33; see Baste-
Visser, Frederick de, now Vis-
scher, or Fisher, 113
Voddemart, where situated, 223
Volckers, Maria, 213
Volkertse, Simon, 76 ; see
Veeder
Von Pflster, Francis Joseph,
412, 415, 416
Voorlezer, 69, 88, 101
Voorsinger, 65
Vos, Cornells, 45, 46, 68, 71,
207, 221, 222, 223
Hans, 27 ; ^ee De Vos
Vosburgh, Abraham, 17, 32
Abraham Pieterse, 2, 17,
18, 209; deceased, 104;
see Pieterse
Frank, 387
Isaac, 17
Jacob, 17
Jacob Abrahamse, 72, 163
Maria, died, 257
Mrs. Gerrit, died, 253
Pieter, 17, 61, 72, 104
Pieter Jacobse, 32, 104
Vose, John A., died, 323
Vossen kil, 132, 151, 221 ; name
derived from Andries de
Vos, 174 ; alias Third kil,
189; damage by, 213
Vote of 1865, 241
Voyage of Dutch slavers, 29
Vredendael, bowery of La
Montague, 9
Vrooman, Adam, 180; notice
Bartholomew, 180
family, account of, 57
Hendrickse Meese, account
of, 180; killed at Sche-
nectady, 57, 82, 98
Jacob, 57
Jan, 180
Jon Meese, 82
Matthays Pieterse, 125
Mrs. John, died, 304
Pr. Meese, 10, 67; 134, 153,
159, 160, 212 220, 222
Vroome; see De Vroome
Vryman, Adrian Claes, 209
Vyselaer, Jan Cornelise, 117,
118, 186, 187; seeGow
Waddy Mrs. J. A., died, 354
Wade, Dr. James, dinner to,
365
Wadhams, Father, 337, 357,
369, 370, 373
Waggon road, 6
Wait, Mrs. Betsey, died, 334
Edward D., lost at sea, 255
George, 256
Waits, Rebecca, 454
Waldron, Rev. C. N., 303
Walker. James E., 296
Jonathan, 139
Mary White, 225
Wm. W., 357
Wallaber, Mrs. Henry P., kill-
ed, 269
Mrs., killed, 268
Wallace, Mrs. Christopher,
died, 245
Color Sergeant F. O., 261
Major William. 251
Wm., 245
Walsh, Mr. Dudley, 448
John, died, 268
John A., died, 367
Thomas, died, 244
Walworth, Rev. Clarence, 339
Wandelaer, Johannes de, 123
Wands, Alonzo P., died, 356
Index.
497
War loan bonds, 260
Ward, Hugh, died, 352
Jan (de la), 108
Mr., 329
Mrs. John, died, 268
Mrs. Margaret, died, 354
Peter E., died, 373
Warden, Elder Peter, 442
Warm days, 261, 317, 820, 366
Warner, Mrs. Addison S., died,
343
Warren, Dr. Leonard G., died,
306, 335
G. W., lieutenant colonel,
261
Washington Avenue Baptist
Church, 231; sold, 277,
278
birthday celebrated, 234;
became a holiday by en-
actment, 288
city, distance of, 437
in Watervliet, 425
Methodist church, 254, 308,
309, 332 ; new edifice be-
gun, 362 ; Sunday school,
258
street, name changed, 360
Wasson, George, 310
James D., 279; died, 310
Wasserback, Caroline, died,
315
Water, complaint of, 258; debt,
1865, 278; supply, appro-
priation for, 347; works,
437
Waterfall Guards, 268, 327;
celebrate 4th July, 366
Waterfalls, 354
Waterford, bought by Schuy-
ler and Van Schaick, 2;
navigation above, 390 ;
sloops, 4.31
Waterland, Holland, 8
Waterman, Jeremiah, 280
Mrs. Sarah, 302
Robert, died, 341, 370
Robert H., 411, 415
Smith, died, 2.32
Waters, Honora, died, 335
Margaret, died, 371
Mrs. John, died, 371
Watervliet, 428; patroou's ma-
nor house in, 405 ; popula-
tion, 425 ; sand plains of,
406
Watkins, Theophilus, died,
327
Watson, Elkanah, 445 n.
& Kelly, 3 il
& Koonz, upholsterers, 253
Mrs. Harvey R., died, 241
Mrs. W. H., died, 246
Wattawit, a Mohican, 74, 161,
173
Watts, James A., died, 259
Way, Edgar, died, 324
Thomas P., 284
Wealth of the city, 431
Weaver, Catharine, died, 369
J. E., S. S. Supt, 333
John G., died, 239
Julia, died, 270
Webber, Sarah, 5
Webster, Henry W., died, 264
Mrs. Peter, died, 295
Websters & Skinners, last
survivors, 244, 250
Spelling-book, 244; Alma-
nac, 244
Weed, Catharine, 453
Edward, 452
Grant, died, 203
Weed, Smith, 453
Thurlow, 303; purchased
N. Y. Com. Advertiser,
352; hospitality of, 234
Weeks, Mrs. Gilbert, died, 306
Nelson, died, 287
Weelysburgh, farm of, 51
Weir, Bridget, died, 225
Welch, Edward, died, 340
Wells, Agur, golden wedding.
Wells, Dora, 453
Mrs. T. Jefferson, died,
333
Prudence, died, 267
Ralph, 302
Rhoda, died, 301
superintendent of, 43
Welsh, Catharine, died, 340
Ellen, died, 281
George W., died, 275
Mrs. George W., died, 267
Mrs. Robert, died, 317
Patrick, died, 281
Thomas, died, 267, 281
Wemp, Jan Barentse, 34, 75,
117, 172 ; account of, 34 ;
see Barentse
Johannes 172
Myndert Janse, 172
Wemple ; see Wemp
Wendel, Abraham, 25
Ariantie, 25
Elizabeth, 96
Elsie, 25
Evert, 25, 26, 50, 140, 461 ;
see Jausj
Evert Janse, 96, 107, 108,
109, 110, 128, 131, 463;
first of the name here, 25 ;
his place of residence, 25 i
his children, 25 ; see
Janse
Harmanus, 25, 126
Hieronimus, 25, 186
Johannes, 25, 134, 169 ; ac-
count of, 96, 130, 131
Philip, 25
Thomas, 25
Wendell, Evert Janse, 461
Harmanus, 303
Harvey, S. S. Supt., 333
James L., died, 365
Nathan D., 280
Wentworth, Jacob F., died,
310
Werner, M., anti-renter, 320,
321, 322
Wesselse, David, 60
Dirk (Ten Broeck), 67, 81,
113,121,122,149,151, 159,
166, 176, 184; see Ten
Broeck
Dirk, 463
Joachim, 38 ; baker, 84 ;
see Backer
West Albauv, aided by infiu-
ence of Erastus Corning,
296
fire at, 248
Methodist church, 333
Methodist Sunday school,
258
West Mission Methodist Ch.,
333 ; Sunday school, 258
Westcott, Mercy, 441
Stuckley, 441
Westerkamp, Hendrick Jan-
sen, 30, 35, 52, 188, 189, 218 ;
see Janseu
Western rail road united, 385
Wetherhcad, Mr., 414
Wctscll. Mrs. Jacob, died, 331
Wever, Jan Martense, 123, 179 ;
see De Wever
Weysluyp, definition of, 84
Whalen, James, died, 335
Samuel, died, 236
Thomas, -died, 344
William, died, 240
Wharfan, 1813, 431
Wheat market, 431 r receipts,
384
Wheaton, Henry G., killed,
359
Wheeler, Alonzo, died, 344
Whipple, Baruum, 343
Benj. F., 2d lieutenant,
261
White, Mrs. Edward, died,
236
Andrew, died, 294
Anne, died, 316
Isaac, died, 244
James, died, 367
John P., 457
Margaret, 452
Mark W., died, 376
Mrs. Bryan, died, 387
Russell M., died, 383
Whitney, Charles, died, 263
Minerva, died, 262
Wickes, Eliphalet, 279
Mrs. Jonas, died, 317
Wickham, Catharine, died, 297
Margaret, 302
Wilcox, Gaylor S., died, 347
Wild, Alfred, 380
Wileraan, Henry, 63
Wiles, Lewis, died, 241
Robert P., died, 376
Wiley, Susan, died, 354
Wilkes (Dillow), Mrs. Anne,
died, 367
Joseph, died, 331
Wilkins, Erreu H., died, 332
Wilkinson, George, died, 344
J acob, died, 327
Mrs. James, died, 239
Willard, S. W., funeral, 340
Sylvester D., died, 239
Willemsen, Claes ; see Van
Henderick, 100
Teunis, 174
Willemstadt, Albany so called,
95 ; court of, 97
Willett, Elbert, 377
Capt. Thomas, 103, 1.38,
139, 157 ; account of, 94
Col., 453
Williams, C. P., cashier, 230
Eliakim F., died, 389
Emeline F., died, 237
Honora, died, 353
J. T., 1st lieut., 361
John S., trustee, 338
Richard, died, 357
Robert, trustee, 338
Roger, 441 7i.
Ruhamah, died, 340
Williamson, Andrew, died, 365
Margaret, died, 318
Williamstadt, 430 n.
Albany so called, 403, 409 ;
438
Willink, Erie Co., N. Y., 457
Wilson, Edward <& Co., succeed
E. Corning, 295
Col. John, killed, 251
Dr. Robert, 225
Eliza, 295
Elizabeth, died, 226
Mrs. Jane, died, 354
Mrs. John, 232
Rev, Mr. , resigned, 327
498
Index.
Wilson, Samuel, 123, 150, 153,
155, 158, 160 ; conveys his
house, 161
Stephen, died, 334
WiUie, died, 245
Wine, farmer of, 15; farming
of, 193, 199; regulations
about storing, 209, 211
Wing, Joel A., his residence,
246
David, died, 326
Giles K., county clerk, 270
Mary, died, 353
Winnie, Mrs. Isaac, died, 239
Dr. W. F., 225
Jacob J., died, 347
John, 286, 301
Joseph H'., 374
Matt., 358
Pieter, 108, 118, 119, 123,
124, 158, 170, 171 ; magis-
trate, 104 ; notice of him,
104
Pieter, Jr., account of, 158
Winslow, James, donation to
church, 329
Mrs. Richard, died, 286
Winter, cold, 232, 270, 277
mild, 340
Wise, Mary Elizabeth, died,
281
Wisselpenninck, Reinier, 44;
account of, 24
Wiswall, Capt. S., 395
Capt. T., 395
Witbeck, Mrs. John B., died,
272
Withart, Jan or Johannes, 3,
4, 125, 185 ; account of, 145
Witmondt, Jan, 41
Wm. Penn, steam boat, 395
Wolford, William W., died, 313
Wollett & Ogden, architects,
253, 301, 340
Wolseugracht, Jan, 88
Wolverton, George A., 280
Wood, Dr. B., 225
Wood, Elizabeth, died, 257
Moses, died, 370
Mrs. George A., died, 257
Mrs. James S., died, 373
price of, 270
Wood foot, dimensions of, 6, 17
Woodhall, Colonel, 320, 321
Gen., 366
Woodruff, Louis B., 372
Mrs. W. H., died, 344
Woods, Francis H., 387
Thomas, died, 385
Woolen cloth, home made,
426
Wooster, B., upholsterer, 253
Wornliam, Janet, died, 320
Worth Guards, 369
Lt. andBvt. Major Wm. J.,
443 n.
William J., 453
Wortley, Clara, 316
Woutersen, Keesie (Cornelis),
same as above, 57, 222 ;
sells his goods by auction,
220
Wright, Brigadier General,
256
Henry, died, 240
W. H., Istlieut., 261
Wrightson, Wm., killed, 233
Wyckoff", Rev. Isaac N., 263,
303; farewell sermon, 275
Mrs. Peter S. died, 231
Wylie, Wm., died, 320
Wynant, Melgert, 120 ; see Van
der Poel
Wynants kil, farm on, 121, 129;
why so called, 104
Wynamus, negro boy, 149
Wyngaard, Lucas, Gerritse, 64 ;
see Gerritse
Wyngaart, Gerrit Luycasse, his
lot, 100
Wynkoop, Cornelis (orKeese),
17, 42, 82, 190, 222
Gertrude, died, 366
Pieter, 17
Wyttenhoff, Wouter Albertsen,
101 ; see Uyttenhoff
Yacht ; see Jacht
Yankees, their temerity in
building, 112
Yates, Giles Fonda, 411, 424
Gov., 447
mansion, 252
Peter W., 422
William, died, 313
Yeaton, Charles C, 452
Yonker street ; see Jonker
Young, Archy, gunner, 240 ;
fires Queen Anne gun,
252
Cornelius H., died, 242
George, .303 ; died, 334
Gov. John, 465
Margaret, died, 239
Mary, 457
Men's Association, 235 ;
admits negroes to mem-
bership, 240 ; celebration,
252; celebrate 4th July,
366
Mens' Christian Associa-
tion, 254, 283; great at--
tendance of females, 287
Mrs. Daniel S., died, 333
Mrs. David, died, 317
Mrs, William J., died, 375
Phebe, 456
8anford B., died, 317
Yorke, Andrew, died, 302
Yunger, Mrs. John, died, 372
Zeegerson; see Segerson and
Van Voorhout
Zeh, David, trustee, 338
William, antirenter, 322
Zimmerman, Caroline, died,
334
John, died, 366
Zumdieck, John F., died, 367
Zwoll, in Overyssel, 107
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