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NEW- YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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XXV.

COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS.

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Officers of the Society, 1892.

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JOHN ALSOP KING.

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT,

JOHN A. WEEKES.

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT,

JOHN S. KENNEDY.

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ABSTRACTS OF WILLS

ON FILE IN THE SUREOGATE'S OFFICE,
CITY OF NEW YORK.

VOL. I.

1665-1707.

INTRODUCTION.

THIS volume^ the twenty-fifth of the .<teries piib-
lished under the provisions of the Publication Fund
of the Society, consists of abstracts of ivilJs recorded
in the Surrogate's office of the County of JSFeiv Yorh.

Ill the preparation of tJie abstracts, no proper names
have been omitted, nor has anything which throivs
light upon genealogy or real estate. Where, for any
reason it has been deemed advisable to give the exact
words of the will, the same haf^ been indicated by quo-
tation marhs. All other original documents found in
the records of wills have been added. In the original
boohs of wills, tJiere are a large number of marriage
licenses. As they have all been pjrinted in a volume
of '■'' Neio Yorh Marriage Licenses,''^ and are readily
accessible to all readers^ they are omitted here, tvith the
exception of a few pjersons luho are prominent in our
early history.

This volume is the first of a series to be devoted, to
hitherto unpublished records of the Surrogate' s office,
which are so rich in material for tlie genealogical
student and those interested in the early history of
Neio Yorh.

The copy loith notes, is by Mr. AVilliam S.
Pelletreau. Tlie index by Mr. Robert H. Kelby,
Librarian of tlie Society.

CONTENTS.

Abstracts of Wills, 1665-1707, .... Pages 1 to 474

Documents. — An act of the governor's council confiscating property of the
Dutch, 69 ; condemnation of the vessel Hope, 71 ; sentence of court martial of
Richard Williams, 73 ; proceedings against Richard Russell, John Matthews and
Thomas Weale, soldiers accused of felony, 73 ; decree and order of the governor and
council respecting wampum stolen from Emity of Albany, 75 ; decree of governor
and council in the case of John Woolstoncroft for defaming Captain Baker, 76 ;
sentence pronounced by the governor against Albert Heymans, Arent Albertson,
Anthony D'Elva and Cornells Borensen for riot at Esopus, 77 ; sentence of Will-
iam Collard and Anthony Snooks, soldiers, for desertion, 77 ; sentence against
William Bishop of Flushing for uttering seditious words, 78 ; act of governor and
council respecting William Teller and his children, 79; answer to letter from the
schout at Albany touching sentence against Emity, 79 ; an act of governor and
council respecting William Teller and his children, 79 ; court martial of soldiers, 80 ;
proceedings court of admiralty relative to the privateer Cedar, 80 ; petition of John
De Decker relative to arrival of slaves, 83 ; proceedings of special court of oyer
and terminer, 83 ; trial for piracy, 85 ; proceedings of court of admiralty in the
case of Jacob and Isaac Melyn, 87 ; complaint of Frederick Phillipse against John
Cornelisen, 88 ; ordination of Rev. William Vesey, 101 ; report of Governor Andross
on the condition of Fort James, 171 ; clearance certificate to Capt. John Mellowes,
of ship Ann, 334 ; proclamation to raise money for ransom of captives in slavery,
384 ; proclamation announcing the appointment of Rev, WilU?m Vesey, as rector of
Trinity church, 386 ; license to Rev John Bartow, 360; induction of Rev. John
Bartow as rector of parish of 'V^'e8tchester, 361 ; license to Rev. Thomas Pritchard,
386; induction of Rev. Thomas Pritchard as rector of the church in Rye, N". Y.,
386 ; order for induction of Rev. William Urquehart as rector of church in
Jamaica, L. I., 390, 393 ; induction of Rev, John Thomas as rector of the church in
Hempstead, L. I., 401 ; induction of Rev. George Muirson as rector of the parish of
Rye, Mamaroneck and Bedford, 409.

ERRATA.

Page 102, 13th line from top, for Cornells Jansen Secum, read

Cornells Jansen Vanderveer.
Page 150, 6th line from bottom, for P. De Lancey, read P.

Delanoy.
Page 168, 15th line from bottom, for P. De Lancey, read P.

Delanoy.
Page 188, 11th line from top, for 1861, read 169L
Page 219, 9th line from top, for Geetie Jansen, read Geertie Jans.
Page 219, 20th line from top, for Grovas, read Grau.
Page 226, 9th line from bottom, for Kiept, read Kieft.
Page 238, 4th, 5th aiad 7th lines from bottom., for Lewis Row

read Louis Rou.
Page 275, 6th line from bottom^ for Sarah Hanner, read Sarah

Hanmer,
Page 340, 8th line from top, for Francis Lambert, read Frances

Lambert.
Page 340, 12th line from top, for Francis Briukman, read Frances

Brinkman.
Page 340, 18th line from top, for Francis, read Frances.
Page 350, 2d line from top, for P. De Lance}-, read P. Delanoy.
Page 357, 4th line from bottom, for Cornelius Law, read Cor-
nelius Low.

Page 451, 2d line from bottom, for Susannah Grant, read Susan-
nah Groot^

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS

ON FILE IN THE SURROGATE'S OFFICE,
CITY OF NEW YORK.

LIBER 1-2.

Page 1. — William Ludlam, Southampton. Leaves
to his son Anthony " all my housing and lands at
the old ground," and a j£50 right of commonage in
town of Southampton. Leaves to his son Joseph
" my new dwelling-house with two acres of land ad-
joining, and thirty acres of land adjoining to the mill
and mill pond, on the east side of the mill river ; and
a £50 right of commonage." Leaves legacies to
daughters Grrace, Frances, and Mary, also to " eldest
child of my son William," " my son Henry's child,"
" my daughter Grace's child," and to " the eldest child
of my daughter Frances." Mentions " a covenant be-
tween me and Samuel Davis" concerning use of land.
Makes his son Henry executor, and he is to build up
the mill, and he is to have half the mill, and his
brother Joseph the other half. Also leaves to Henry
thirty-six acres of land at the head of the mill pond.

Dated April ye 27, 1G65. Witnesses, John Howell,
John Cooper. Proved at the Court of Assizes, No-
vember 2, 1667.

[Note. — William Ludlam came fi'om Matlock, in
Derbyshire, Eng., and was in Southampton as early as
1658. His eldest son, William, went to Huntington,
L. L, and died there in 166S.— W. S. P.]

Page 2. — Mary Gardiner. " I, Mary Gardiner, of
Maidstone, alias East Hampton, upon Long Island."

2 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 1-2.

Widow of Lion Gardiner, " I give my Island, called
Isle of Wight, alias Monclionock, to my son, David
Gardiner, for life." Then to his next male heire. If
he die without male issue, then to the male heir of my
daughter Mary. If she die without male issue, then to
the heir male of my grandchild Elizabeth Howell,
" and to be entailed to the heirs male of my deceased
husband, Lion Gardiner, never to be sold, but to be a
continuous inheritance forevei'." Leaves to daughter
Mary Conckling " my whole accommodation at East
Hampton." Mentions sons-in-law Jeremiah Conckling
and Arthur Howell. Makes Mr. Thomas James,
" minister of the Woi'd of God," Mr. John Mulford
and Mr. Kobert Bond, all of East Hampton, the
overseers of will. They are also the witnesses.

Dated April 19, 1604. Codicil, dated January 15,
166|-, mentions same persons and witnesses. Proved
June 6, 1665. Letters of Administration granted to
son, David Gardiner, October 5, 1665.

[Her maiden name was Maiy Deurcant.]

Page 4. — Laurence Ellison, of Hempstead, died
intestate, and his sons Richard, Thomas, and John
petition for Letters of Administration, which were
granted January 2, 166|-.

Page 5. — Roger Goodspeede, of Barnstable, Massa-
chusetts, had wife Alice, who was sister and " next
heire" of John Layton, " late of Middleborrougli, alias
New Towne, upon Long Island." Upon application
of their son Nathaniel Goodspeede, Letters of Admin-
istration were granted to his parents January 2, 1665.

Page 6. — Daniel Denton, of Rustdorpe, alias Jam-
aica, Long Island, and Henry Pearsall, of Hempstead,
were appointed executors of the will of Nicholas
Tanner, dated September 2, 1658. Having faithfully
peiiormed their duties, a Quietus was granted by Gov.
Richard Nicoll, June 23, 1666.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 3

P;ige 7. — Francis Cregier " dyed lately intestate
at New Castle, in Delaware Bay." I.etters of Ad-
ministration granted to his father, Martin Cregier, and
brother-in-law Laurence De Silles, July 10, 16G6, by
Gov. R. Isicoll.

Page 8. — Quietus granted to Henry Ludlam, of
Southampton, as executor of will of his father, William
Ludlara, October 5, 1606.

David Carwitiiy, Southold. "Mr. Carwithy being
visited with sickness, desires to set things in order,
Ijeing weake in body, but in perfect memory." Leaves
to son Caleb " my best suit of clothes and a bed blanket."
To daughter ]\Iartha a scythe and a Bible. To daughter
Elizabeth Crowner ,£9 sterling. " As for my son David
I left him his portion ^vhen I came from him," but
adds 20 shillings. Makes daughter Sarah Curtis sole
executrix.

Dated August 30, 1665. Witnesses, John Conckling,
Sr., Simon Grovei", Jacob Conckling. Proved Nov. — ,
1665. Sai'ah Curtis, "of Hashamomack, neare South-
old," is confirmed as executrix, and Quietus granted
October 5, 1666, by Gov. Nicoll.

[Note. — This name, after many changes, is now
Corwith, and the family are numerous on Long Island.]

Page 10. — CiiAMiON Arundell, of the Island of
Tortugas, makes " my loving wife Elizabeth Arundel],
my Attorney irrevocable," to collect all debts, sell chat-
tels, etc. " And if it shall please God I shall decease
in this my intended voyage," I appoint her sole ex-
ecutrix of this my will, of all my estate.

Dated August 26, 1659. Witnesses, Elias Watt,
Wm. Saltsl)ury, Peter Throppe.

Elizabeth, the widow of Chamion Arundell, married
Wm. Saltsburg, of Flushing, and they made proof of
will at Court of Sessions, in June, 1666, and they
were appointed executors February 4, 166f. Mat-
thias Nicoll, Secretary.

4 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Page 12. — ^Charles Darriel, New York, "Mer-
chant." Appoints his " loving and affectionate friend,
Timothy Biggs, of New York, Merchant," his execntoi-.
Leaves to Mr. Wm. Browne, of New York, " a morning
gown and other wearing apparel," and "silk stockings
as ai"e in our trunk, in custody of Mr. May of Boston."
To Mr. Cadd, of Boston, a piece of gold. To " my
loving brother Richard Darriel, my silver hat band."
To " my sister Jane Darriel, two gold rings with stones
set in them."

Dated October 10, 1666. Witnesses, James Willett,
Samuel Wheate. Proved October 30, 166(5. Quietus
granted to Timothy Biggs, executor, November 2, 1666.

Page 14. — Edward Jessup, Westchester. " Being
sicke and weake," leaves to daughter Elizabeth Hunt
20 shillings, " besides what I have already given her."
To daughter Hannah Jessup ,£35, to be paid when
at age of 18. Legacies to son Edward, to grand-
child Mary Hunt, to cousin Johana Burroughs, and
to Derrick Garrison. Makes wife, Elizabeth, sole
executrix, and leaves her all lands, houses, and goods,
and "she is to bring up my two children in the fear of
God." "I appoint my well beloved friends, Richard
Cornhill, Justice of the Peace, Mrs. Sarah Bridges, my
brother-inda^v John Burrows, and Ralph Hunt over-
seers of my -will, and to be assistants to my execu-
trix."

Dated, August 6, 1666. Witnesses, William Gould-
stone, John Richardson, Richard Horton. Proved at
Flushing, November 14, 1666. "This will was proved
at Sessions, by the Governor's special order." Witness
to Inventory, Thomas Hunt.

Page 16. — " JohjST Concklust, Jr., of Hashamoniack,
neare Sonthold, in the East Riding of Yorkshire," hav-
ing married Sarah, " late widow of Wm. Salmon, who
had then divers young children, of whom he hath had
gi'eate care, and been at considerable ex|)ense in bring-

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 5

ing them up," Letters of Administration on estate of
William Salmon were granted to him in Noveml)er,
1605, and contirmed March 19, 1066.

Whereas, John Concklin, Jr., of Hashamomack, did
intermarry with Sarah, widow of Wm, Salmon, late
of Southold, with whom he left six children, four of
which he had ))y Katharine his former wife, and the
other two by his wife Sarah, the said Katharine hav-
ing formerly been the wife of one Matthew Sundei'-
land, a seaman, who formerly improved some part of
Hashamomack, as an agent of Mr. James Fari'ett,
deputy to the Earle of Stirling, of whom he purchased
several tracts of land — one on the east side, another on
the west side of Oyster Bay, and also an Island not
far from the same ; all which fell to his said wife
Katharine, for her maintainance, having very little to
leave to her for her livelyhood ; and forasmuch as
Hashamomack aforesaid being the place of theii' resi-
dence, and never under any Jurisdiction until his Maj-
esty's late Letters Patent given to His Royal High-
ness James Duke of York, were published in this Isl-
and ; Therefore the said John Conckling in the i-ight
of Saraii his wife, and the said six children, petitions
this Honourable Court for Letters of Administration.

Petition granted at Court of Sessions in Southamp-
ton iVovend)er 16, 1665. Jonas Holdsworth, Clerk of
ye Sessions.

At a Court of Sessions held at Southold June 5,
1666, Whereas John Conckling, Jr., of Hashamomack,
near Southold, petitioned to the Court of Sessions
in November last, concernino- the settlino- of the es-
tate of Wm. Salmon to Sarah, his relict, and six or-
phans, i.e., one son and five daughters ; and four of
the overseers of Southold — namely, Barnabas Wines,
Thomas Terry, Richard Terry and Thomas Hutchin-
son— were desired by the Court to take an inspection
into said estate, and after they had perused the Inven-
tory then taken found that the eldest son's portion
came to <£31 lis. i*:/., and the other five children's

6 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

portions were eacli £15 15s. 8d.; they did not allow
anything to said Conckling for l)i'inging up the young
children, but left it to the Court ;

It is ordered that the said John Conckling, Jr., give
good security to the next Justice of the Peace, to pay
to five of the cliiklren, namely, John, Sarah, Rebecca,
Elizabeth, and Hannah Salmon, the sum of £'84 as fol-
loweth : To John £28 when he comes of age, and to
each of the aforesaid daughters £14 when of age; the
eldest daughter, Mary, having already received her
portion. And when they arrive at the age of twent}-
one yeai'S, they are to discharge him from all claims,
and in the meantime they are to continue in obedience
to him and his wife. By order of Court, Jonas Holds-
worth, Clerk.

Page 20. — Upon the request of John Richbell, of
Mamaroneck, that he might in behalf of Joanna Davi-
son, widow and executrix of Nicholas Davison, and
Kichai'd Russell, of Charles Towne, in Massachusetts,
take Letters of Administration of estate formerly of
Samuel Andrews, deceased, in Oyster Bay and Horse
Neck, upon Long Island ; the same was granted No-
vember 4, 1<)67.

Whereas, Nicholas Davison, of Charles Town, in Mas-
sachusetts, merchant, was made Administrator of estate
of Samuel Andrews, merchant, who being indebted to
Richard Russell, of Charles Towne, a certain sum
which was allowed by the Court, held at Cambridge
April 30, 1660 ; and as a considerable })arfc of the
estate of said Samuel Andrews lies at a certain place
upon Long Island, called Oyster Bay, and Hoi'se Neck
neare adjacent, tlie said John Richl)ell is appointed
Administrator with full power to settle all claims, etc.
November 6, 1667. Matthias Nicolls, Secretary.

Page 21. — Thurston Raynor, Southampton. "I,
Thurston Raynor, being in perfect memory, yet stricken
in age, and not knowing how long my dayes shall

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 7

continue in this world, do make this my last will and
testament." Leaves to son Joseph 28 acres of land
" coming to me from the Towne," upon the last Di-
vision, which is already laid out to his own propor-
tion in said Division. To son Jonathan one-half of all
housing and lands, when he comes to the age of twenty-
one. Leaves to wife, Martha, the use of the other half
for life, and then to go to his son Jonathan. Leaves
£10 each " to my other five children " (iiot named).
Makes wife sole executrix, and " request my dear
friends, namely my bi'other-in-law Samuel Clarke and
my cousin Mi'. John Howell to be overseers of my
will."

Dated July 6, 1607. Witnesses, John Howell,
Henry Pierson. Pioved November 4, 1667.

Page 28. — Henry Pearsall, Hempstead. "This
being the last will and testament of Henry Pearsall,
Hee being in his i-ight senses, notwithstanding very
weake in Body." Leaves to Joseph Williams "a pair
of oxen I bought of Mr. Fordhams," also some land
upon ye north side lying in the New Field. Makes
wife sole executor, and mentions " the four youngest
of my children." "I desire at the death of my wife
the housing and land should be left to my son
Nathaniel."

Dated July 24, 1667. Witnesses, Joseph Sutton,
Clerk. Thomas Rushmore, Timothy Halstead. Pi'oved
March 1668.

Page 24. — Wee, John Williams, Joseph Williams,
and Timothy Halstead, do acquit and discharge our late
father-in-law {step-fathei-) Heniy Pearsall, his heirs
and executors, from all demands of houses or lands,
and all other goods that formerly were of our owne
father Michael Williams, deceased.

Dated July 28, 1667. Anne Pearsall is appointed
executi-ix of the will of her late husband Henry Pear-
sall, deceased.

8 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Page 25. — Robert Coe aud Daniel Denton, of
Jamaica, Long Island, are aj^pointed Administrators
of the estate of Thomas Steyp:nson, and guardians of
his children. July 9, 1668. Ki. Nicolls.

Page 26. — Robert Coe resigns his appointment as
Administrator of estate of Thomas Stevenson July 9,
1668, and Anthony Waters, of Jamaica, is appointed in
his place. August 15, l'B68.

Page 27. — Capt. Thomas Exton, New York. "Be-
ing sick and weak." Appoints his loving friends
Capt. Sylvester Salisbury and Mr. John Rider, Gent,
executors. " I leave seven Beavers to buy Avyne for
ye officers and Gentlemen who accompany my Coi'ps
to the Grave." " I leave six choice Beaver skins
to be paid to Capt. Thomas Breedon, of Boston, to
satisfy a credit. Captain Thomas Delaval gave to
Mr. Isaac Bedloe." To Mr. Matthias Nicolls "my
fine new Holland shirts which lye in my Black
Trunk." To Abigail, wife of Mi'. Matthias Nicolls,
" my silver boat, a silver meat fork, and a silver
spoon." To Richard Nicoll, son of Mr. Matthias
Nicoll, "my gold seale ring." To Capt. Sylvester
Salisbury a pair of Haire coloured silk stockings and
a pair of gloves. To Capt. John Manning " my belt
embossed with silver and gold." To Mr. John Rider
and wife ten Crown pieces, to buy them a piece of
plate. To Mr. Thomas Tiddman, " my Gray Beaver
Hatt." To Mrs. Anna Broadhead, widow^ of Capt.
Daniel Broadhead, " a gold ring with this Poesie on it,
' God's Providence is our Inheritance.' " To Sergeant
Patrick Dondell " my Gray Fi-ench hatt." " My
Scarlett coat laced with gold and silver lace, and other
coats to l)e sold, and 100 guilders of the money to
be paid to Uifi-aw Wessells, and the i-emainder to be
spent among my fellow souldiers of the garrison of
Fort James." To Henry Conolley a suit of clothes.
To Richard Haymei*, two goats. "To Richard

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 9

Charlton for his payiies in writing this will, four pieces
of eight."

Dated September 23, 1668. Witnesses, Brian New-
ton, Thomas Dinely. Proved October 7, 1668.

Page 29. — Capt. Robert Seeley of this city died
testate. Letters of Admin
wife Mary, October 19, 1668.

intestate. Letters of Administration granted to his

Charles Morgan, Gravesend. Makes wife Kath-
arine sole executrix. Leaves to son Charles the lot or
Plantations recorded to him in the Towne Books of
Gravesend. To my other three sons, Thomas, John,
and Daniel, the land and Plantation I now live on, and
the barn that was formerly Slynihah Loi-as. His wife
is to have the use of the said premises, " to dwell in
soe long as shee shall keepe herself a wido^v. All this
is my mynde and will soe to be." Mentions daughters
Mary, Rachel, and Susannah.

Dated "Thirteenth day of 7th month 1668." Wit-
ness Wm. Gould ing, Sam'l Spicer. Proved Oct. 7,
1668. Inventory mentions a very large number of
articles of domestic use, and 6 acres of wheat, 5 acres
corn, 4 acres Oats, 2 acres Rye, 7 acres Peas.

Page 32. — Laurence Turner, of Westchester, died
intestate. Letters of Administi'ation granted to wife
Martha, in 1668. Children mentioned but not named.

Page 33. — Richard Everett, of Jamaica, died in-
testate. Abraham Smith appointed administi-atoi*, Sep-
tember 4, 1668. Children mentioned but not named.

Daniel Whitehead, of Maspeth Kills, in New-
towne, left will, and made his wife (not named) ex-
ecutrix. She renounced the I'ight, and Letters of
Administration were granted to Stephanus Van Cort-
landt, March 31, 1669.

10 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 1-2.

Page 34. — Cornelis Beackman, New Utreclit.
" Being sicke in his bed, disposes his estate as fol-
lows." First, he, the said Cornells Beackman, and
his wife Marihe Cornells " do break and annll their
first Contract of Mai-riage," and do declare that of all
they have in this world the said wife shall have one
half, and his danghter Mellitie the other half. But if
his wife should die before the danghter is twelve years
of age, " which God forbid," the testator appoints
Lucas Dirckse and John ye Coopei*, Jr., to be tntoi's of
said child, they being both inhal)itants of New York.

Dated March 4, 166f. Witnesses, Jan Tommasen
Vandyes, Jacob Lieters. This is the mark [X] of Cor-
nells Beackman, ^vith his own hand. This is the maik
[O] of Marihe Cornells. Proved April 3, 1669.

Tianslated from the Dutch language into English by
me, Thomas Lovell. Inventory taken by John Thom-
masen and Jacob Lieters. Mentions house and 50
acres of land and meadow at Canarsie. Also a list
of debts due to the following pei'sons : Lucas Dicksen,
CoenraetTen Eyck, Hendrick Kip, Jr., John Guisbei'ts,
Convert Lockerinans, Mr. Hans, Jan Jansen, lleynier
Williamse, Coi-nelis Cloppei', Isaac Bedloe, Laurence
Vander Spiegel, Hermanns Wessels, John Tommasen,
But Joosten.

Page 38. — Robert Fecks, of Flushing, died intestate.
His wife Sarah was appointed administrati'ix, June
19, 1669.

Elizabeth Partridge, of Flushing. Leaves one
fourth of estate "to all my grandchildren equally."
The rest "to all my children equally." Makes "Mr.
Elias Dought}^, of Flushing," executor.

Dated May 23, 1669. Written at order of Elizabeth
Paitridge by me, Anthony Waters, Clerk. Proved
June 9, 1669. Debts mentioned as owing to her from
Robei't Fecks, Francis ye Carpenter, Nicholas Davis,
John Gonin.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 1-2. H

Page 39. — Tho^ias Pell, Westcliester. " It Ltitli
pleased ye all wise God many years to exercise me
Avitli much weakness of body, and having lately taken
to Himself my beloved wife Lucy," "I give my body
to a comely burial, that it may be decently buried in
such a comely manner, that God may not be dishon-
ored." Leaves all real estate to "• my nej3hew John
Pel], living in ould England, the only sou of my only
brother John Pell, Doctor of Divinity, he had by
his first wife." Legacies to Alugail, wife of Daniel
Burr, Nathaniel French, Elizabeth White, Mary
White, and Nathaniel White. Leaves " to my sou
Francis French all my Tobacco, growing or not grow-
ing." Remits debts due him from "these four poor
men, Joseph Patton, James Evens, Thomas Bassett,
Koger Percy." Makes Daniel Burr and John Bankes,
executors.

Dated September 21,1669. Witnesses, Nathan Gould,
John Cabell. Proved September 30, 1669. Inventoiy
mentions "The housing, lands, barnes, and Islands ad-
joining, from Hutchinson's river westward, and so far
eastward as wei'e Mr. Thomas Pell's just and law-
ful right." £'500. The inventory, very extensive,
amounts to £ 1,294 14^. 4:^d, and taken by John Rich-
bell, Wm. Haydon, Samuel Drake.

Page 46. — Daniel Burr and John Bankes, of Fair-
field, Conn., admitted as executors of the.Avill of " Mr.
Thomas Pell, of Ann Hook's Neck," October 13, 1669.

Quietus gianted to Sylvester Salisbury and John
Ryder as executors of Captaiu Thomas Exton, Novem-
ber 24, 1669.

Page 47. — Inventory of estate of Elizabeth Part-
ridge, taken by W^m. Laurence and Eyrke Jacobs,
overseers chosen by the Constable," October 18, 1669.
House and lot, £45. Api-aisal made by John Bo^vne,
WuL Noble, and John Hinchman. James Clement,
Clerk.

12 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Page 49. — George Jewell, of Maspetli Kills, died
intestate, and Hichard Panton, of Westchester, "being
neai'ly related to the children of said deceased," was
appointed Administrator , July 1, 1070.

Page 50. — Richard Townsend, of Lusum, in Oyster
Bay, died intestate, and Letters of Administration were
granted to wife, Elizabeth, September 23, 1670. Chil-
dren ai'e mentioned but not named.

[Note. — "Lnsum," supposed to be a contraction of
LeAvishani, is now Jericho.]

Jacob Woolpherts Cowektiioven, of New York, died
intestate, and Johanes Van Brugh, Paulus Leendertson
Van der Gi'iff, and Isaac Greveratt were appointed
aibiiinistrators by Court of Mayor and Aldermen.
April 21, 1(570. Wife and children mentioned, but
not named.

Page 51. — Anna Hall, widow of Thomas Hall, of
New York, was made executrix of liis will, and con-
firmed March 15, 16ff.

Francis Lovelace, Esq., <fec. Whereas, Mr. Thomas
Pell, late of Owckway, alias Fairfield, in Connecticutt,
deceased, by his will dated September 25, 1069, made
his nephew Mr. John Pell, only son of Dr. John Pell
of ould Eno;land, his heir, and " havinu: received testi-
monials out of England under ye hands of Persons of
Eminence and Quality " that Mr. John Pell lately
arrived here. All persons having any relations to
the same are to deliver to him quiet possession of the
same. October 7, 1670.

Page 52. — -Balthazar de Vasch, of Amesford, hav-
ing absented himself from his habitation, and is gone
out of the country, Capt. Elbert Elberts and Mr. Jacob
Strycker, of Mid wood, are appointed Trustees of his
estate to take possession. October 21, 1070.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 1-2. 13

Page 53. — Thomas Ireland, Heiiii)steacl. Leaves
to eldest daugliter Jaue, one Cow, and <£1{) when she
is 18. To son Tliomas "all Honsing and lands," to
youngest daugliter Elizabeth £20 when 18. Makes
wife (not named) executrix.

Dated September 30, 1669. Witnesses, Jonah Ford-
ham, John Smith, Sr.

Page 54. — Johjst Maeshall, Flushing. " I give to
ye Lord my Soule, wlio gave it mee, and my Body
to ye Earth from whence it came. I give unto my
wife Angle Marshall, my whole estate, to be putt at
her own disposall after my decease.

As witnesse my liand this 23d of Octol)ei', 1670.

Witnesses :

his the ninrke of

Robt. X Terrey John X Marshall."

niarke

John Hinchman
Proved January 3, 16|f, Anthony Waters, Clerk.
[The above wil], whicli is given entire, is the shortest
as recorded.]

The petition of Joseph Palmer, Benjamin Palmer,
Samuel Pahner, Obadiah Palmer and Tliomas Palmer,
sons of William Palmer of Westchester, and Martha
Palmer, his widow, to Gov. Francis Lovelace, states
" that it hath pleased God to take away our father
lately, with a sudden blow of death, and ^vithout
sickness, only a distemper he hath had on him many
years, which wee could not conceive to he mortal.
And left no will Init verball}- stating that having but
little property he intended it to go to his wife, in
respect she was stricken in 3-ears." ihey request that
their mother be made administratrix. Which was
gi-anted April 26, 1670.

Inventory taken by Consider Wood and Francis
Fealis, mentions 20 acres of upland, 16 acres of meado^v,
1 House Lot 2^ acres.

14 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Page 56. — Abraham Jossling, Nashua. " Being
very sick." Leaves to wife {;)iot named) one house in
Nashaway, with land thereto belonging, To eldest son
Abraham, " one fai-m that Goodman Kittle lives on."
" And Good wife I would not have you remane where
you are with any of my children, but my desire is
that my children may be put out to Trades where
they are." Leaves to son Henry 20 shillings, " and
I desire him to be kind to his brothers, and to take
one of them to himselfe to learn his trade, as he liath
promised me."

Dated March IG, 16G9. Witnesses, Christopher
Spencer, Thomas Spicer.

" Whereas Abraham Jossling dyed not long since at
sea, off from ye coast of Virginia, in ye shipp ye
Good Fame, of New York," the will having been
proved is confii'med, April 7, 1670.

Page 57. — John Larrison, Sr., New Town. " My
\\\\\ is that Wm. Ileyward be disposed of by my
daughter Abigail until he be 2L" Leaves to son John
55 bushels of wheat, due from John Cleve of Utrecht.
Rest of estate to son John and daugliter Abigail.
Leaves to wife (not named) 20s. and makes her ex-
ecutrix.

Dated December 5, 1670. Witnesses, Wm. Love-
I'idf^e, Gersham Moore, John Ramsden. Inventory
taken September 7, 1671, by John Buri-oughs, Thomas
Lawrence, and Ralph Hunt, mentions '' House and
land £75."

Page 59. — John Stevensen, Newtown. Leaves to
sister Mary, wife of Patrick Harris, house and land,
with a sliare of salt meadow lying by John Borroughs.
" The rest of the upland and the meadow at ye South
Sea, to my brotlier, Edward." To brother Thomas,
" my meadow before John Lorrison's." Makes brother
Thomas executor.

Dated December 13, 1670. Witnesses, Francis

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 15

Doughty, Sam'l Moore. Tliomas Stevens confirmed as
executor, March 2, 16^^.

Page 60. — "Whereas Sajml Mayo (or Majo) who
had sometime an estate in Oyster Bay, did leave a lot
of land he had there in the hands of Anthony Wright,
as security for a sum of money and is since deceased
intestate. And the said Anthony Wright hath made
no improvements, although it hath been in his hands
severall yeares, as no legal conveyance has been made
to liim, and as he is the only cieditor to the deceased
in these parts." The said Anthony Wi-ight is made
the administrato]*, February 2, 1670.

Page 61. — JoHisr Marstow, Flushing. "I will tliat
my two sons, John and Coi-nelius, shall live with my
well beloved friend John Hinchman and to be wholly
at his disposall till they come of age, and he is to have
the ovei'sight of all my estate." Leaves all to his two
sons when of a^e. Leaves to daug-hter Eliza) )eth a
gold riug, and to daughter Katheiine a silver thimble.
"This is my full will and my sons' desire, as witness
our hands this 14th Februaiy, 161^."

Witnesses, Robert Teriy, Joseph Thorne, John
Marston, Sr., John Marston, Jr., Coi-nelius Marston.

Page 62. — Whereas John Marston, of Flushing, in
the North Eiding of Yoikshire, upon Long Island,
dyed in ye month of February last, and made a will
wherein he leaves John Hinchman of the same place
to be the guardian of his two sons. Which Avill ac-
cording to ye usual custom of the Law ought to be
proved at ye next Court of Sessions, and it soe falling
out that noe Court is to be held until the month of
June during which time the estate may be impaired."
The said John Hinchman is confirmed as administra-
tor, April 6, 1671.

" Whereas John Hawkins, late resident in Elk
River, in ye Province of JVIaryland, did appoint his

16 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 1-2.

well beloved wife residing in New York, to be his true
and lawful attorney, And there being credible infor-
mation jjroiight hither that the said John Hawkins is
not long since deceased, intestate." Tlie said widow
Sarah Hawkins, is appointed administratrix, March
80, 1671.

Page (J3. — Thomas Sayre, Southampton. "In the
Name of God, Amen. I ,Thomas Sayre, of Southamp-
ton upon Long Island, being in perfect strength of
memory, blessed bee ye Lord for it, but weake in
Body." Leaves to son Francis two acres of land
"next unto his owne in Captains Neck, in ye Great
Playne, and 2 acres more lying in ye 8 acre Lots in ye
said Great Playne," also " a Pewter flagon, a Pewter
bowl and a great Pewter Platter." To son Daniel " 2
acres of land lying next ye above said 2 acres, in ye 8
acre lots, and 3 acj-es more in the Ten acre Lots, and
one great Pewcer Platter." To son Joseph £40 Stirl-
ing, £10 a year, "to begin five years after lu}' decease,
to be paid in good merchantable shoes, or other pay
that will procure hides towards his setting up a Tan-
nery." To daughter Damoris Atwater, 4Us. To
daughter Mary Price 40s. To daughter Hannah
Sayre, £20 at the day of her marriage, or when
ei2:hteen. Leaves household g-oods to sons Job and
Joseph and daughter Hannah. Makes son Job exec-
utor.

Dated September 6, 1669. Witnesses, Obadiah
Rogers, John Laughton. Inventory taken by John
Howell, Henry Pierson, Thomas Cooper and John
Jennings, July 10, 1670, mentions "Housing, lands
and Tan vats" £150.

[Note. — The house of Thomas Sayre is still stand-
ing in Southampton, and is now the oldest dwelling in
the State.]

Page 65. — Thomas Mokell, Staten Island. Leaves
to Kobert Semson, of Gravesend, Long Island, "a colt.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 17

now in ye hands of Christian Woolf of Gravesend."
To Mr. NichoLas Stillvvell, of Staten Island, " all other
things and goods that belong to me."

Dated May 2, 1670. Witnesses, Obadiah Holmes,
John Kini^dom.

Page 66. — '' Whereas John Daverell of this city
dyed in ye Province of Maryland intestate." Mrs.
Sarah Hawkins of this city, widow, " the naturall
mother of him the said John Daverell," is appointed
administratrix. Given under our hand and seal at
Fort James, May 12, 1()73. Francis Lovelace.

Page 67. — Whereas Jan Everts Bout, late of
Brooklyn, in the AYest Riding of Yorkshire, did in
his will appoint Adrian Heggeman of Flatbush, aliax
Midwout, his executor ; and thei-e being no Court of
Sessions until the month of Decemlier, he is confirmed
as executor, September 27, L671. Francis Lovelace.

Page 68. — Whereas Jean le TELiER,of New Utrecht,
in the West Riding of Yorkshire, did by his will leave
his wife Christina sole executrix. She is confirmed as
such, SeptemV)er 12, 167 L

AYhereas Thomas Robinson, late of Newtown, died
intestate, leaving two sons, his only children, namely,
Thomas and Josyas, the care of whom for the present
is committed by the officers of the town to Jacob
Reade, their uncle. He is appointed administratoi",
September 23, 1671.

Page 69. — John Woodruff, Southampton, L. I.
Leaves to his eldest son, John Woodruff, of Elizabeth-
town, New Jersey, " a half Crown Piece, in full of all
portions and patrimony to be expected of me." To
daughter Anne WooUey, £20. To daughter Elizabeth
Dayton, £20. Leaves rest of estate to wife Ann and
youngest son John Woodruif,and makes them executors.

18 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-3.

Dated May 4, 1670. Witnesses, Christopher Fos-
ter, John Laughton.

Know all men by this, that the above written will
is of my own handwriting, and I saw ye said John
Woodinif sett to his marke, and take off ye seale or
stamp from ye wax. As witness my hand.

John Lanorhton.

Proved at Court of Sessions at Southold, July 1,
1670. Inventory made May 24, 1670, amounts to
£122 7s. Sd. "One half of ye Land and Housing
and accommodations is already clearly by deed of Gift
disposed to his son John, the other half we apprize at
£55.

John Howell, Henry Pierson, Edward Howell, John
Jennings.

[Note. — John.Woodruft married Anne, daughter of
John Gosmer, one of the original " Undertakers " of
Southampton. He adopted his oldest grandson John
Woodruff, and went to New Jersey about 1660. John
Woodruif, Sr., also named his youngest son John. He
remained in Southampton. His homestead was pur-
chased in 1726 by Francis Pelletreau, and was stand-
ing till recent years. It was the last house on Long
Island that retained the old-fashioned rhomboidal
panes of glass, and was known as the " House Avith
diamond windows."]

Page 72.— Thomas Jones, Huntington, L. I. "His
will is that his three youngest sons may have 20 shil-
lings each." Leaves same sum to " my eldest sons."
To daughter Martha, £10. "To my eldest son Tliom-
as my best cloak. To my son John my watch," and
make my wife executrix. February 16, 1669.

Witnesses, Samuel Titus, Thomas I*o\vell. Sworn
to by witnesses, Februar}^ 26, 1669. Jonas Wood.

Proved at Court of Sessions held at Southampton,
March 2, 1669, and his wife Katharine Jones, was
confirmed as executrix. Henry Pierson, Clerk.

Inventoiy, £195. House and Lands, £35. Samuel

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. ]9

Titus, Thomas Sciiclder, Joseph Bayley, Thomas
Brush.

Page 75. — John White, Soutliamptou, L. I.
Leaves to only son John all houses and lands. " If
he die without issue then to my daughter Elizabeth.
If she die without issue then to my wnfe Hannah, for
life, and then to the eldest son of my brother James
White. If he die without issue then one half to my
two nephews, John Topping and Thomas Toj^ping.
The other half to be divided amongst my four young-
est sisters " [not na7yi€cT\. Wife to have use of prop-
erty till son comes of age. Makes wife Hannah ex-
ecutrix, and " my loving friends, Francis and Daniel
Sayre, and my brother-in-law, Thomas Topping," over-
seers and guardian of children.

Dated May 9, 1670. Witnesses, Thomas Cooper,
Thomas Cooper, Jr.

The execution of will was confii-med May 30, 1670,
before us, Heniy Pierson, John Jessop, Richaid
Howell, Isaac Halsey. " Thomas Topping, of South-
ampton, testifyes that the ^vill is, and was, the very
will of John White, deceased, and that hee, this de-
ponent, wrote ye said will for him, and see him sign
and seale ye same, as is also testifyed by ye other wit-
nesses, July 1, 1670. Henry Pierson, Clerk of Court
of Sessions."

Inventory taken by John Howell, Henry Pierson,
Edward Howell, John Jennings. House and £50 ;
allotment, £55.

Page 78. — Thomas Foster, Rustdorp, L. L, " being
on l)ed of sickness." My will is that my son Thomas
shall have that mare that is at Nissacpiage, and if the
child, my wife now goes withal, shall live, that child
shall have a share in it." "My children are to be
taught to read English well, and my son to write,
when they doe come of age." " And if my wife should

20 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

many or remaine as she is, and not teach ye children
as aforesayd, then my will is that two cows more be
layed out for yt end, to give ye childi'en learning."
Mentions "my brother" {not 7iamed)^ ^^my cousin,
Henry Foster," wife {)iot nained)^ my friends, Thomas
Benedict, Wm. Fostei', and Daniel Denton, to dispose
of estate."

Dated May 22, 1663. Witnesses, Wm. Hallett,
John Boylee. Approved by the authority of Rust-
dorp [Jamaica], on Long Island, and recorded by their
order June 10, 1663. Anthony Waters, Clerk.

Page 79. — Thomas Hood, New York. "I, Thomas
Hood, lately a souldier in ye Garrison of Fort James,
being since my arrivall taken sick," makes loving
friends, Richard Patum and John Bugby, execu-
tors, and leaves them " my share of Log wood in
the Ketch, ' Society,' now riding at anchor in the
road of Ne\v York, of which Thomas Edwards is mas-
ter." " I give ye summe of 300 guildei's, wampum, or
ye value thereof, to be spent among my fellow-souldiers
in the Garrison of Fort James." Leo^acies to friends
John Clarke and Richai'd Charlton.

Dated October 7, 1671. Witnesses, Francis Yates,
John Laureson. Above executors were confirmed
October 14, 1671. States that he had " formei'ly
been a soldier, but had lately come from the West
Indies, in the ketch, 'Society,' and had a share of log
wood, a chest of silks, and some other things."

John Haddejst, Jamaica, leaves to Captain Matthias
Nicoll " my horse in the hands of Mrs. Marshall." To
Peter Smith, of Jamaica, a horse. To John, son of
Wm. and Margaiy Meritt, £10, "to be paid to his
parents against he arrive to years of understanding."
Legacies to Henry Newton, John Thompson, "belong-
ing to ye Garrison of New York," Mr. Edwai'd Smith,
of New York, John Clarke, Richard Chai-lton, and
Richard Dow^, " to Margai-et Welham, servant of Wm.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 21

Menitt, for care and trouble in taking care of me in
my sickness, J30 shillings," to loving friend, Benjamin
Coe, £5. Makes Elias Doughty, of Flushing, and
Anthony Waters, of Jamaica, executors.

Dated October 11, 1671. Witnesses, Otto Gerritts,
James Matthews, Cohnraet Ten Eyck. Proved October
27, 1671.

Page 83.— John Hart, of Maspeth Kills, L. I. "A
little before his death made a nuncupative will ' after
this manner.' Gives to eldest son (not iiamed) one
shilling, he having already received his portion. To
son William one Hog, and to his daughter Sai-ali an-
other. Leaves the Plantation and rest of goods to his
two sons Samuel and William and his two dauo-htei's
Sarah and Susan.

"In presenceof Thomas Wandell, and Anne his wife,
Humphrey Clay and Sarah his wife, and also other
neighbors then present."

Letters of Administration granted to Samuel Hart
fatliei- of said John Hart, — - — , 1671. Francis Love-
lace.

Page Si. — " Whereas Captain Johx Julius, late
commander of the ' Loyal Dorothy ' of Nevis, now at
anchor in this port, dyed here, and left Mr. Gabriel
Mimeveille, of this city, merchant, his sole executor."
He is confirmed as such. " Havino- due re2:ard to the
orders given to said Captain Jolm Julius by Sir Charles
Wheeler, Governor General, of the Leeward Islands,
to whom and his friends the greater part of the cargo
doth belong." September 20, 1671. Francis Lovelace.

Whereas Mi-. Balthazar De Hart, of this city, mer-
chant, did in his will appoint Jan Hendi-icks Van Bom-
mell, Jacob Teunison Kay, and Mons. Jacques Cous-
seau his executors, they are confii'med. July 24, 1671.

Page 86. — Tiio.^ias Wicks, Huntington. Leaves to
Avife {not named) the use of one-third of "accoramoda-

22 ABSTEACTS OP WILLS— LIBEE, 1-2.

tions I now live on," for life, tlien to son John. To
son Thomas the lot that was John Lewis', and " a lot
of meadow I bought of Noah Rogers," also " Nayles
to fitt up his house." To son John " the other two
thirds of accommodations whei'e I now live." Legacies
to daughters Rebecca and Martha, and their children
{7iot 7iame(l). Rest to wife and " four of my children
namely : John, Elizabeth, Mary and Sarah." Makes
Isaac Piatt and Thomas Powell executors.

July 3, 167U. Witnesses, Samuel Wood, Caleb
Wood. ' . . .

Letters of Administration granted to " widow Wicks,"
March 19, 1671.

Page 87. — Jonas Bower, Southampton. Leaves to
son Joseph seventeen acres of land at Flying Point,
and three acres in the last Division to be taken at
the east end next to Robert Woolley's, one half my
meadow on the beach, one half my meadow in Quaga-
nantuck, a £50 right in the ox pasture, and a £50 right
of Commonage. To son James his portion in cattle. " I
leave it to my wife's liberty to pay to my son Jonathan
his portion as she shall see meet." Leaves to wife
Hannah use of house and land till son Jonah comes of
age. If he die under age, then to go to my son Isaac.
If Jonah lives, then Isaac is to have thirty-one acres of
land lying by Thomas Halsey's. Mentions daughters
(not named). Makes " my cousin John Howell, Rich-
ard Post and John Jessup execntors.

Dated November 13, 1670. Witnesses, John Howell,
John Jessup. Proved June 6, 1671.

Page 89. — ^" Whereas Mr. Peteus Stuyvesant, here-
tofore Grovernor of these j^arts, for the States Generall,
of the United Provinces, and West India Company, de-
ceased, did in his last will and testament declai-e and
appoint Mrs. Judith Bayard, his widow and Relict to
be his whole and sole executrix." And the said will
having been presented in ye Mayor's Court, and proof

ABSTRACTS OP WILLS— LIBETl 1-2. 33

made according to Law, tlie said Judith Bayard is con-
firmed, March 7, 167J

71

James Naybor, Huntington, "Cooper," Leaves to
youngest daughter, Martha, " my Gi'eat Ti'unk and best
chest with linnen and woolen clothes." " To my grand-
child, Mercy, when 21, £10, to be raised out of my house
in Boston," which I leave to my five daughters, Mary,
Sarah, Elizabeth, Rachel, and Mai'tha. Makes his
daughter Martha executrix, and Mr. Wm. Barthole-
mew and Goodman Sundall, both of Boston, executors
in trust. " I desire Thomas Scudder and Joseph Bay-
ley, of Hunttington, to be helpfull to my daughter
Martha as executor."

Dated January 27, 1(371. Witnesses, Matthew
Owen, Peter Floyd, Joseph Bayley. Proved at Court
of Sessions, Southamijton, and confirmed March 19,
1G71.

Page 91. — John Hicks, Hempstead, "Being weak
in body but sound in understanding," makes son
Thomas executor, and " he is to pay to my wife Rachel,
£100 in cattle, according to wheat at 5 shillings a
bushell." Leaves to wife household utensils, " besides
her OAvn wearing clothes, and what goods my said wife
brought with her to me." I leave to each one of my
daughter Haviland's children, a colt." Leaves to
daughter Hannah £100, one-third in horses and two-
thirds in cattle. Legacies to " children of my son
Thomas," and to " my son-in-law^ Josyas Starr."

Dated April 29, 1672. The will is also signed by
his wife Rachel, " in token of her satisfaction." Wit-
nesses, Jonah Fordham, Richard Valentine. Pi'oved
at Court of Sessions, held in Jamaica, June 14, 1672.
Anthony Waters, Clerk. Letters of Administration
granted to Thomas Hicks, June 17, 1672.

Page 93. — Inventory of estate of Walnoveiis LETm,
of Dover, Staten Island, who hath lately deceased.

24 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

taken by Gideon Marlett, Constable, in presence of
Peter Belew, Simeon Corne, Tys Barenson, "and many
others then present," January 16, 167^. One lot and
housing, £1,000. Whole is ^62,592.

Nicholas Still well, Staten Island, "Husband-
man," " being weak and sicke," leaves to youngest son
Jeremiah an ii'on gray mare. Leaves to " well beloved
and affectionate wife Anne " all lands, houses, and es-
tate, and makes her executor.

Dated December 22, 1671. Witnesses, Nicholas De
Meyer, Richard Charlton. Letters of Administration
granted to wife Anne, Jane 17, 1672.

Page 94. — "Whereas Claas Melise, late an inhabi-
tant of this city, was by an unhappy accident, returning
in his sloop, from Virginia to tliis city, struck over-
board into ye sea, by which means he is departed this
natural life." Upon request of his widow, Gretie
Ancus, that John Poppers and Hendricks Van Pom-
mel], might be appointed the a(huinistrators, they
are so confirmed, July 12, 1672. Children are men-
tioned but not named.

Page 95. — Whereas Gabriel Lynch, late of New-
town, died intestate, his widow Margaret Lynch is
appointed administratrix, September 3, 1671.

Page 96. — " Whereas Thomas Foster, lieretofore of
Rustdorp, alias Jamaica, upon Long Island, did in his
will appoint his widow executrix, and slie having
married Joseph Thurston," they are confirmed as
executors, August 5, 1671. Widow's name not given.

Whereas, Jonathan Marsh, of Westcliester, died in-
testate, and Captain John Plott having married his
widow, upon petition the said Captain John Plott and
his wife Anne are appointed administrators, May 6,
1672.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 95

Page 97. — " Whereas Captain Riohakd Morris, of
this cit}^, mei'cliant, died intestate, leaving a considera-
ble estate behind him, and whereas his brother, Colonel
Lewis Morris, hath a great interest for the protection
of the estate, it is judged requisite that some extraor-
dinary care should be taken." I have thought lit to
appoint Mr. Matthias Nicoll, mayor of this city, Cap-
tain Thomas Delavall, and Captain Cornelius Steen-
wych of the Council to His Royal Highness' Govern-
ment, Captain John Berry and Mr. Thomas Gibbs to
be administrators, this September, 1672. E. Andross."

Page 98. — Joiix Williams, New York. Leaves to
Anthony Jalisen Turk, " all my tools in the house of
Henry Morris in New Jersey, as also whatever I have
in the house of Anthony Jauseu, or elsewhere." And
all my land in New Jersey according to the records of
Elizabethto^vn, and he is to pay to Henry Morris a
debt of 40 shillings and the funeral charges. Makes
Henry Morris executor.

Dated October 10, 1(372. AVitnesses, Otto Gerritse,
John Sharpe. Letters of administration granted to
Anthony Jansen Turk, October 15, 1672.

Thomas Terry, Sr., Southold. "I, Thomas Terry,
Sen., of Southold, being very sieke and weake." Leaves
to beloved wife (not named) fifteen bushels of corn
yearly, dui'ing her life. Ten Inishels to be paid by my
son Daniel, and five l)y my son Thomas. Also house-
hold goods and four bushels of apples yearly. " And
if my son Daniel marry, and they doe not like to live
togethei", then my son Daniel shall Vniild my wife a
convenient house for her comfortable livino;." To
daughter Elizabeth a cow ^vhen she marries or comes
of asre. Leo;acies to daucrhter Ruth and dano-hter
Mary Reeve. To son Daniel " my house and accom-
modations within ye old bounds, and one half my land
at Ackabache." To son Thomas all my land at Cutch-
ock, and one half my land at Ackabacke.

26 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Dated November 26, 1671. Witnesses, Barnabas
Wyndes, Barnabas Horton, Thomas Hutchinson, Mar-
tha Hutchinson, John Elton. Proved at Court of
Sessions, Southold, July 5, 1672. Letters of admin-
istration granted to son Daniel, October 15, 1672.

Page 101. — Letters of administration granted to
Mary Dickinson, relict of Philemon Dickinson, late of
Southold. " Slie being made sole executrix in his will,
which was proved at Court of Sessions in Southold in
July last." October 28, 1672.

" Whereas Thomas Badgoed, late of this city, mer-
chant, died intestate, leaving an estate behind him,''
Mr. Matthias Nicoll, Mr. John Eyder and Mr. Wm.
Critchlow are appointed administrators. Octol^er 15,
1672.

Page 102. — John Sticklin, of Jamaica, "Being in
greate paine." Leaves to daughter Loanus £10. "To
my daughter Mathew's youngest child " 40 shillings.
To Jonathan Mills, one cow. To eldest daughter of
John Loanus, one cow. Rest of estate to his daugh-
ter's children {;not named). Makes "my son John
Smith, my son Saml Matthews," Jolm Fostei* and Ben-
jamin Coe, executors. " It is to be understood that the
2 cows mentioned to John Loanus' daughter and to
Jonathan Mills were my wife's, and she gave them as
she saw good, I having promised to perform her will."

Dated September 5, 1672. Witnesses, John Fos-
ter, Benjamin Coe. Proved and confirmed January
22, 1672.

Page 104. — "Whereas Nicholas Davis, late of
Bhode Island, merchant, dyed intestate, leaving an es-
tate upon the which Sarah his relict hath refused to
administer or to intermeddle therein." Mr. Jeronymus
Ebbing of this city, merchant. Dr. Henry Taylor of
this city and Mr. John Bound of Flushing, creditors.

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are appointed administrators, Feljruary 20, 167f.
Thomas Gibbs is appointed instead of Jeronymiis
Ebbing.

May 13, 1673.

" Whereas Hope Barri:n'ts, a carpenter, died intes-
tate at Breiicklyn upon Long Island, and leaving no
relations of wife, children, or other kindred," Mr.
Allard Anthony, Sheriff of New York, is made ad-
ministrator, February 28, 1671. Francis Lovelace.

Page 105. — Latimer Sampson, Oyster Bay. "I
Latimer Sampson of Oyster Bay, being intended (God
permitting) to travel to Barbadoes, and well knowing
the Casualty of man's life." Leaves all estate to
Grizzell Sylvester, eldest daughter of Nathaniel Syl-
vester, of Shelter Island, and makes them executors.

Dated in Shelter Island the 16th day of the month
called February in the year 1668. Witnesses Chris-
topher Foster, John Youngs, Isaac Arnold.

Page 106. — Jonathan Davis, Jamaica. " Wee un-
derwritten coming to ye house which ^Aas Jonathan
Davis deceased, to make inquii'y according to Law,
whether he had made any will or no. Ans^ver ^vas
made that he had made no written will, only in the
hearins: of Zach arias Mills and A1)io;ail Darlino- hee

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did desire that what estate he left l)ehinde should bee
for his wife Sarah. And also in regard of his Avife's
inability to manage her business herself, he desired
that his brother Samuel Davis and Nehemiah Smith
should be assistants to her and be her Overseers. The
which two men in our hearing did manifest that they
was very Avilling to answer the desire of the party de-
ceased, and bee helpfull to the widow as they could.
And alsoe for some reasons best known to herself, the
widow Sarah desired to have a thii'd person added to
the other two, which was Wait Smith, unto which all
Partyes agreed. Witness our hands, February 8

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1674. Nathaniel Denton, Constable; John Oldfield,
John Bayler, Overseers.

Page 107. — Roger Townsend, Westchester, "Be-
ing very weake and sicke,'' leaves to wife Mary all
goods and chattels. To my three sons Mordecai,
Thomas and John Bedient £10 each. "I reqnest
Captain Wm. Lawrence and Mr. Richard Cornell to
be overseers of this my \vill. That my wife may not
in the leaset be prejudiced or injured in any of my
estate." " I also give unto my two ovei'seers all my
tract of Land which I now live upon, which belongs to
my Patent, if they please to accept of it at my de-
cease. Only they shall give unto my three sons be-
fore named the sum of <£20 apiece, to be paid within
a twelve month and a day after my decease." If they
refuse to accept it, then it is to go to my said three
sons equally.

Dated May 7, 1674. Witnesses, Heniy Tayloi',
Robert Darkins, Robert Rider. Proved and confirmed
April 15, 1675. E. Andross.

Page 108. — John" Gerlaistd, New Yoi-k. Leaves to
"dear wife Susannah, my riding horse, all Other goods
except as follows." To my son Sylvester " my Sword
Pistolls and furniture to them belono-ino-." Leaves
legacies to second son, Matthias, and to (lulian Van
Layer, "a son by my wife's former husband." "Earn-
estly desiring that my Trusty and well beloved brothei'
Mr. Gulian Ver Planck, and my well beloved friend
Francis Rumbout to be the executors of this will."

Dated July 15, 1673. Witnesses, John Carr, Wm.
Tom, Edward Cantwell, Ralph Hutchinson.

"Recorded for Mi'. John Sharpe, who desired to }>e
Administrator," etc., February '26, 1674.

Page 109. — " Whereas I am informed that Peter
Wright, late of Oyster Bay, upon Long Island, was
casually drowned in Virginia, and dyed intestate,"

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Upon the request of liis daugliter HannaL, and sou
Gideon AVriglit, the said Gideon Wright is appointed
administrator.

April 12, IT) 7 5. E. Andross.

Page 110. — Sarah Davis, widow of Jonathan Davis,
late of Jamaica, is confirmed as executor of the nun-
cupative will of said Davis, April 1, 1675.

Gulian Ver Planck and Francis Rumlwut haviug
renounced the executorship of the will of John Ger-
LAND, " publicldy in the Mayor's Court." His widow,
Sarah Gerland, is confirmed as administratrix, April
15, 1075.

Page 111. — Whereas Philip Johns, late an inhab-
itant of this city, died intestate. His widow, Mary
Johns, is made Administratrix, April 15, 167 5.

Page 112. — "Whereas Anthony Waters, late of
Jamaica, upon Long Island, died intestate." His wid-
ow Pachel Waters, is appointed administratrix. April
15, 1675.

Page 113. — "Whereas Samuel Lane, late a Soul-
dier in this Garrison, died intestate, having no re-
lations or kindred in these parts." Alexander Ward-
rappe, " one of his fellow souldiers," is appointed as
administrator. April 26, 1675.

John Elton, Southold. " Being very weake."
Leaves one half of movable estate to wife, the other
half to Isaac Overton. Leaves to wife one half of
lauds and houses during life. After her decease the
whole to go to Isaac Overton, "my sister's son." To
daughter in law, Anna Nicolls, £10, in cattle. Makes
his " trusty and well beloved friends," Mr. Joshua
Hobert and Mr. Thomas Hutchinson executors, and
they are " to use all decent means to promote the wel-

30 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

fare of my estate, and to counsel and direct my dear
wife and kinsman, as may be most to God's gloiy, and
their own good."

Dated April 19, 1675. Witnesses, Mary Wells,
Elizal)eth Clarke. Pj'oved at Court of Sessions, held
at Soutliold, June 3, 1675. Inventory taken amount-
iuQ- to £V23.

Page 114. — "Whereas Isaac Bedloe of this city,
merchant, died intestate, in or about the month of
February, 167f. Who having been intrusted with
great sums of mone}^, and considera])le quantities of
goods by the late Governor, Colonel Fj'ancis Lovelace,
as his factor ; he was thereby involved in many and
great accounts, And his widow Elizabeth Bedloe
having been sued l)y some of the creditoi's." Upon
her a})plication she is appointed administratrix, Au-
gust 9, 1675.

Page 116. — "Whereas Balthazar de Hart, by his
last will, did appoint Jan Hendricks Von Brommell,
Jacob Teunison De Kay, and Jacques Cousseau as his
executors, and whereas his brothers and heirs, Daniel,
Matthias and Jacobus De Hart have petitioned that
they may have the administration of his estate." It
is 2:ranted Auo;ust 9, 1675.

Page 117. — " Whereas Roger Rugg, merchant, of
this city, dyed lately without making any formal
Avill, yet by a nuncupative will, before sufficient testi-
mony, some short time before his decease, bequeathed
his estate to Mi'. John Rider and his wife of this city,
and desiring Captain Nathaniel Davenport to be as-
sisting unto them, and having made proof of the will
before the Court of Mayor and Aldermen." Tlie said
John Rider is made administrator, August 9, 1675.

IVIatihias De Hart and Jacobus De Hart, petition
that the administration of the estate of their deceased

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 31

brother Balthazar De Hart, may be granted to
their brother, Daniel De Hart alone, August 5, 1675.

Page 118. — "Whereas Edmund Farrington, of
Flushing, upon Long Island, in his will appointed his
wife Dorothy his executor, and the original having
been transmitted to tlie Office of Record, where it now
remains." The said Dorothy is confirmed as executrix,
July 1, 1675.

" Whereas Matthias De Hart, late of this city,
merchant, did in his will ajipoint Mr. Peter Stouten-
burgh, Mr. Samuel Edsall, and Mr. Hendricks Will-
iams, as administi-ators in Trust." They are confirmed,
September 1, 1675.

Page 119 — Joshua Hubbard and Thomas Hutchin-
son were confirmed as executors of the will of John
Elton, late of Southold, September 10, 1675.

Page 120. — "Whereas Fjiancis Munsy, late of ?e-
talcot, upon Long Island, died intestate." His wife
Hannah is appointed administratrix, September 10,
1675.

" Whereas Thomas Brush, late of Huntington, upon
Long Island, died intestate." His son Thomas is made
administrator, September 10, 1675.

"The apprizement of the inventory amounts to £306
12s. J as returned to the Court of Sessions."

Page 121. — " Whereas Captain John Underhill,
late of Killingworth, within the jurisdiction of Oyster
Bay, upon Long Island, did in his will bequeath his
whole estate to his wife Elizabeth, during widowhood,
and did appoint his eldest son John, with others, to be
trustees for his children," and the said Elizabeth has
since deceased, the said John Underhill is made ad-
ministrator, November 4, 1675.

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Page 122. — "Whereas Mr. John Winder, mer-
chant, and Alderman of this city, deceased, did make
a nuncupative will, and did leave his whole estate to
his wife Sarah, and proof having been made," she is
made administi'atrix, September 29, ld75.

Nuncupative will of John Winder. " 1 leave my
Avhole estate to my wife, and to her disposing." In
])resence of us undersigned witnesses, September 27,
1675. Anthony Brochholst, John Laui'ence, Sr.

Page 123. — Henry Perring, Brookhaven, " Being-
weak in body," directs his l)ody " to be decently buried
in the Biiryal Place of Brookhaven." Leaves to wife
Hannah all lauds and goods in Brookhav^en, or else-
Vvhere, during her life or widowhood. Leaves to sou-
iu-law Joseph Longbothem, 40 acres of land as fol-
loweth, namely, 9 acres in the old field of said town,
whereof 3 acres joins eastward on Andrew Miller's lot,
and west on Goodman Kiggs, 6 acres at the rock,
formerly belonging to James Cook. Also 9 acres of
my Home lot, 5 acres at Newtown, joining west on
Goodman Fancy's lot, and east to the commons, and 3
acres more at Newtown of the last division bet\vixt
Mr. Wood hull's and Goodman William's lots. Also
14 acres at the old man's, when the division shall be
made. Leaves to son-in-law Jacob Longbothem, and
to Joseph his brother, "my water mill in Brookhaven,
and they are to pay to my daughter Hannah Perring
40 shillings, and she is to have one half of the profits
of the mill during her life," " and she and her children
are to be Toll free," " my daughters-indaw Joana Smith
and Judith Longbothem shall be Toll free at said mill."
Leaves to son-in-law Jacob Longl)othem one half aci'e
of land " adjoining my orchard." Makes Jonathan
Smith, of Smithfield (Smithtown), and Wm. Satterly,
of Brookhaven, executors.

IJated December 1, 1074. That the preiuises are the
real will and testament of Heniy Perring is deposed
by Nathaniel Brewster before me. John Woodhull.

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Letters of administration 2:i'anted to Hannali Perrinsf
Fenruaiy 1, 1075.

[Note, — The term "sons in law" in aliove will
probably means stepsons. " Old mans " is now Port
Jefferson.]

Page 125. — " The deposition of Katharine Fancy,
aged about forty-eight. That she being at the honse
of Henry Perring about a week before he dyed, she
heard the said Henry Perring say that he would give
his daughter Hannah Perring all his own accomoda-
tions belonging to liim in the Towne, and at the South
with the three islands that was given to him })y the
Towne, and the ground that did adjoin to his son Joseph
Longbothem's lot, for which she was to give to said
Joseph as much at the upper end of his lot. And the
said Perring's wife being by he told her she sliould
have the management and disposal of all his estate dur-
ing her life, unless his daughter Hannah should marry,
and after his death his daughter Hannah should have
lialf, and after his wife's death the other half."

Sworn to before me, June 28, 1671:. Mathias Nicoll.

Inventory taken by Richard Woodhull, John Tucker,
John Jenners. Mentions dwelling house, barn, orchard,
two accommodations of upland and meadow. No
prices or valuation given.

Page 127.— Wm. Betts, Yonkers. "The Twelfth
day of the Twelfth month 1673."

" I William Betts of the Yonckers Plantation, in
the Jurisdiction now of New Orange so called." Leaves
to wife Alice, "house, barn and home lot, and meadows
that are lying by my house lot," also one third of my
lot in the Planting Field, during her life. Also leaves
her household goods. Leaves to son Samuel Betts, after
his wife's decease, the said house. Home lot and mead-
ows, and one third of all lands in the Yonckers Plan-
tation. Also a Home lot next to the home lot of Good-

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man Newman, in the Town of Westchester. Also six
acres of meaclo^v next to Samel Barrets, in the west
meadow of Westchester. Leaves to son Hopestill Betts,
one third of his lands in the Planting Field, and one
third of the rest of his lands in the Yonckers Planta-
tion. Also " eight acres of fresh meado^v lying to the
west of Long neck in Westchestei'." Leaves to son John
Betts, one third of land in the Planting Field and one
third of land in the Yonckers Plantation, also two six
acre lots of meadow in the Avest meadow of Westches-
ter, next to Consider Woods, and six acres I bought of
Cregier, next to Consider Woods, and the other six acre
lot lying between the meadow of Edward Walters and
meadow of Joseph Hunt, of Westchester. And he is
to live with his mother during her life, and manage her
farm and stock. Also leaves to son John, " my house
and orchard and t\vo home lots next to the orchai'd,
and eleven acres of upland by the west meadow and
one and a quarter acres of salt meadow on the south
end of Quimby's neck, all of which lie in the bounds of
Westchester." Leaves to daughter Mehitabel Tippetts
20 shillings. To John Bari'ett, son of Samuel Barrett,
twenty acres of upland, eastward upon the hills by
Eastcliester path in the Yonckers Plantation, and one
acre in the west meadows, " my meadow at Yonckers
which hath been wrongfully taken from me," if recov-
ered is left to his three sons.

Witnesses, Francis French, John Barrett. Wife
Alice Betts is confirmed as executrix, January 2, 1675.

Page 130. — Letters of Administration granted to
Captain Nathaniel Sylvester and Grizell Sylvester, on
the estate of Latimer Sampson, February 18, 1675.

" Whereas Captain Iiiomas Carle, of Hempstead,
upon Long Island, died intestate, upon the petition of
his wido\v, Sarah Carle, that Letters of Administra-
tion might be granted to her, and that her father James
Halstead, and her brother Timothy Halstead, of Hemp-

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stead, might be made overseers." It was granted
March 25, 167f

Page 131. — Samuel Moore, " merchant," New York.
Nuncupative Will. " I leave my whole estate to my
wife to be at her disposall." In pi-esence of us under-
writters. January 2 1 , 167|-. Nicholas De Myer, Dan'l
De Hart. Sworn before me June 21, 1675.

Page 132. — The inventory taken by Peter Jacobs
Marius and Jacobus Vandewater is very extensive, and
enumerating all kinds of woolen and linen diy goods.
Amount not given.

Page 134.—" Whereas Samuel Moore, of this city,
merchant, dyed, without making any formal ^vill, yet
did leave a nuncupative before sufficient testimonies."
His widoAV, Naomi Moore, is appointed administratrix.
March 25, 1676.

Page 135.- — Inventory of estate of George Tippetts,
of Yonckers, late deceased, taken September 29, 1675,
by Thomas Hunt, Sr,, of Westchester, Wm. Hayden,
of Eastchester, and Edward Griffiug, of Flushing.
"Tract of land and meadow be purchased of Elias
Doughty, with the new dwelling house, orchard and
barn." £100.

Del)ts owing to Captain John Manning, " Blyden-
burgh of New Yoi'k," Kol:)ert Story, Thomas Pritchard,
John Cooley, Timothy Winter, Westchester, Thomas
Farrington, Westchester, John Hadding, John Baker,
of Fordham, John Veale, of Westchester.

Page 136. — " Whereas Lewis Vittret, of the
Yonckers, died intestate." His widow, Mehitabel, is
made administratrix. March 25, 1676.

Page 137. — Richard Terry, Southold. Leaves to
wife, Abigail, during her life, " the accommodations in

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Town, and house and lot that properly belongs to the
house, that is the 4 acres joins to the house, with the
orchard. And 8 acres of land tliat lyes at the North Sea,
and 2 acres in Calves neck, and 1 acre in the old field,
and 2 acres of meadow in the Great meadow at Catch-
ache." Leaves to son Gershom, " one half of my
wood land at Catchache." To son Samuel the other
half, " and a piece of meadow that was my bi'other
Thomas Terry's." Leaves to daughter Abigail 20
acres of land lying in the Fort neck to her and hei'
heirs, " that is to say, Thomas Kider's heii-s." Leaves
to sons Nathaniel and Ivichard, "my house and the
land which I live upon here at Squash neck," with the
meadow in Fresh meadow when llichard is twenty-one.
Leaves to son John, after his wife's decease, " the liouse
and accommodations in Towne." " I leave all my
children to l)e at my wife's command, to be educated
and brought up, both for the good of their Souls and
Bodys," till the sons are twenty-one and tlie daughters
eighteen. Leaves to son Sanuiel two acres of meadow
atAckabache. Not dated. Makes wife and son Ger-
shom executors. Witnesses, Bai-nabas Wyndes, Sarah
Wyndes.

"Postscript. — When my wife see cause to live in
the Towne, my three eklest sons are to fitt and repair
her house in a habitable and comfortaljle manner."

The will having been proved at last Court of Ses-
sions in Southold, the executors were confirmed May
la, 1670.

Page 130. — The testimony of John Clarke of West-
chester, concerning Thomas Seabrooke. Aged about
twenty-nine years. This deponent sayeth, that when
there was an Alarm of Lidyans, being at Castle Hill
loaded with ammunition, last summer, the deponent
was then a sojourner within the home of Thomas Sea-
brooke, was commanded among others to go to Cap-
tain Osborne's house. And at his going away, he the
said Thomas Seabrooke, took his wife, the now ])resent

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 37

widow Seabi'ook by the hand in the door as lie was
going out and said, Wife I am going out. I know
not but I may be knocked on the liead. If I never
come ao-ain I o^ive all I have to thee, meanins: his wife.
And further said to this deponent. Pray take notice
what I say. And further sayth not. May 15, 1676.
SAvorn before me. John Pell.

Page 140. — The testiniony of Penelope Cook, aged
about fifty years, concerning Thomas Seabrooke. This
deponent saith that Thomas Seabrooke of Westchester,
being some time last winter at Consider Woods, he did
declare that hee was going over to Long Island, and
at the same time did say, that whensoever he did dye
he would make his wife fnll and whole executor, and
give all to her, his wife and nobody else should have
anything to do with anything he had, but his wife.
And further sayeth not.

Sworn before me, John Pell. Westchester, May
15, 1676.

Inventory of estate of Tiio:mas Seabrooke, who
"dyed at Westchester the 17th of December 1675.
One House and home lot. 9 acres in the Field.
12 acres of meadow. £\)0. Total £146.06s. Edward
Waters, Thomas Mollinex, Nicholas Bayley.

Page 141. — His widow Mary Seabrooke api^ointed
administratrix May 20, 1676.

William Purrier, of Southold, " In perfect health
of body," makes his grandson James Reeve, "now liv-
ing with me," his sole executor, and desires him to
take his mother, my eldest daughter Maiy Keeve, into
his family and provide for her during life. If she re-
fuse, then he is to pay her 20 Nobles yearly. "I leave
to my two youngest daughters, Sarah Mapes and
Martha Osmun £20 each." To "Isaac Reeve
who now lives with me," two oxen. To my grand

38 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

child Mary Wyiicles, one cow. To Thomas Terrill
who married my grand daughter Mary lieeve, two
acres of land Ijy his dwelling house. To grand son
James Reeve all my dwelling house, lands and mead-
ows. Dated December 13, 1671. Witnesses Nicholas
Eades, John Youngs. James Reeve is confirmed as
executor May 18, 1676.

Page 144. — " Whereas Roger Towjstsend, late of
Westchester, did appoint Richard Cornell and Captain
W^m. Lawrence as his executors. They Aveve dismissed,
with their consent, and Captain Richard Osborne, who
married Mary the widow of said Roger Townsend,
was appointed administrator May 25, 1676.

Page 145. — Margaret Toe, Newtown. "Widow."
Leaves " to my two sons Jacob Reder and Isaac
Reder, my dwelling house and land and orchard, and
lot containing about 7 acres. All of which is in the
bounds of Newtown," bounded south by the street,
east by John Reder's lot, north by the cart way that
goes up into the lots. Also a parcel of land, 15 acres
fronting the highway on the north side of the To^vn,
the rear joining Smith's meadow, the south east side
joining JSaml Moore's Lot. Leaves to her three sons
Jacob, Isaac and Jeremy Reder, a "parcel of salt
meadow on the east side of the towne, between two
pieces of meadow belonging to Thomas Stevens, front-
ing to the Commons, the rear by Flushing creek.
Also 6 acres of Fresh meadow joining the east end of
Traines meadow. Also 3 acres of meadow joining the
west end of a necke commonly called Seller's neck.
Also 3 acres joining the south side of a neck called
Long Neck.

Dated February 22, 1675. Witnesses, Joseph Re-
der, Daniel Phillips. Letters of Administration
granted to the three sons, July 18, 1876.

Pao-e 147. — " Whereas Edward Rawlins of this
city, merchant, was lately unfortunately drowned, and

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died intestate." Having goods, etc., in partneivhi]^
with Isaac Continho, Isaac Perero, and Abi'aham and
Aaron Parveh, to the amount of £:i77^ as appears }>y
an inventory made by John Innyan, Cornelius Steen-
wych, Nicholas Bayai'd, and Nicholas Blashe. The
said Isaac Continho is made administrator October 20,
1676.

Page 148, — To the Rt. Hon. Edmund Andross Esq.
Lieutenant and Governor-Generall, under His Royal
Highness James, Duke of York and Albany, of all
His Majesty's Territories in America, &c.

"Wee the Mayor and Aldermen of this cit}' of New
York, Hereby certify that whereas there was several
goods and merchandizes in company with Isaac Perero,
Abraham and Isaac Parveh, ^\dlich said goods were
consigned to Isaac Continho and Edward Rawlins, in
Company. And the said Edward Rawlins being
lately drowned, and an Inventory thereof of the estate
so consigned in company was made the 17th of this
instant Octobei', under the hands of Cornelius Steen-
wych, John Innyan, Nicholas Bayard and Nicholas
Blaske, amounting to £277, 19s., 6d. Reference
thei'eto had may appear. And the said Isaac Continho
having not only exhibited the said Inventory unto the
Court, and also given sufficient [Security to our Sover-
eign Lord the King, Charles the 2nd &c. in the sum
of £500 to answer the same. Therefore hereby prays
your Honour that you will be pleased to grant him
Letters of Administration of the said estate in com-
pany."

" Whereas Samlti-:l Boory, late of Jamaica upon
Long Island, died without making any formal will, yet
before sufficient testimony, as his nuncupative \vill de-
clared his mind and will to be, that the four persons
hereinafter named should be overseers or Trustees to
take charge of his chikiren, namely John Buys and
Hirck Storm of Bruyklin with Titus Serix and Minnie

40 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Jolianis of Flatbnsh, whicli trust they ha,ve accepted,
and Elizabeth Booiy has consented thereto." The
same are appointed administrators in Trust August
13, 1G75.

Page 14:9. — "Whereas John Lane, late of New-
castle, in Delaware, died intestate, leaving no formal
will, yet as a nuncupative "will, did, before sufficient
testimony, appoint George Moore of the same place,
to be his executor, of the which proof has been made
before the Court at New Castle." The said George
Moore is made administrator, September 19, 1679.

Page 150. — " Whereas Richard Stretton, late of
East Hampton, upon Long Island, did in his last will
appoint his wife Elizabeth to be his executo]-, and
proof having been made at the last Court of Sessions
held at Southold, the original will having been trans-
mitted to the office of liecords in this place." The
said Elizabeth is confirmed as executrix October 2,
1g76.

"Whereas Mr. Robert Sandford, of the Island of
Barbadoes, merchant, by an unhappy accident came t<>
be di'owned in the harbour near this city, and died
intestate." Upon the petition of his uncle. Captain
Wm. Sandford, that he may have Letters of Adminis-
ti'ation. They are granted October 9, 167(3.

Pa^e 151. — "Whereas Paulus Richards, late of
Stateii Island, dyed, and in his will bequeathed the
greatest pai't of his estate to Paulus Richards of this
city, merchant, his friend and countryman, and thei*e
not being any of his near relatives in this country,"
upon his petition, the said Paulus Richards is made
administrator, November 8, 1676.

"Whereas Francis Bloodgood, late of Flushing,
upon Long Island, in his last will left all estate to

ABSTEACTS OF ^VILLS— LIBEll 1-3. 41

his wife Elizabeth Bloodgood, and made her execu-
trix, which having been proved, is transmitted to
the office of Records. And the Constable and over-
seers having taken security fi'om said Elizabeth,"
she is confirmed January 13, 167f.

Page 152. — "Whereas Juffkow Antonio Slack-
Booji, late of Schanectade, near AW any, is lately
dead, and in her will did appoint William Beekman,
Sr., of this city, her executor." Upon his petition
Letters of Administration were granted January 15,
167^. (She was aunt to the wife of Wm. Beek-
man. )

•

Page 153. — " Whereas Pichard Gjbbs, late of this
city, felt maker, died intestate, and his widow Eliza-
beth having taken an inventory into the Mayor's
Court," upon her petition Letters were granted
February 24, 167f

Ralph Hunt, Newtown. " It is my will to have
my son Edward sole executor, and he is to give to
his other three l-rothejs as tliey come of age, their
portions by equal divisions." "As for my daughter
Mary, I doe give her two cows, six f-heep, and the
feather bed I now lye on." "As to my daughter
Anna's three children 1 give to each of them a sheep."
This will of mine being writ when I had my pei'fect
memory, although very sicke and weake. Captain
Betts and John Burroughs I do desire to be overseei'S
with my son-in-law Theophilus Phillips." Dated
January 12, 167f. Witnesses, Edward Stevenson,
John Haytei', Thomas Morell.

Codicil January 13, 167f, "my daughter Anna
shall have as good a portion with that she hath al-
ready as any of the rest of my children. And as
for the red coat she now has in possession, it is to be
valuqd and one-half ^iven to my daughter Mary."

Witnesses, Joseph Burroughs, Ed^vard Hunt. Ad-

42 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

ministration granted to son Edward February 26,

167f

Page 1 55. — " Whereas Wm. Pigeon, late of Flush-
ing, upon Long Island, did in his will appoint Captain
Wm. Laurence to be his executor." Upon his ap-
plication Letters of Administration ai'e granted March

19, 167f

" Whereas the petition of Margaret Backer, re-
ferred to the Coui't of Mayor and Aldermen, setting
forth that her husband Jacob Backer, about eight
years since, departed from her leaving her with three
small children, in a very poor condition, without
making any provision for payment of his debts or
for the maintenance of his family, and that now Mr.
Geritt Van Tright, one of ye ci'editors hath sued her
for his debt, which will undoubtedly provoke the
rest of ye creditors to doe ye lyke." And that " she
very much doubts of his life, not having in several
years had any letter or advice from him, but various
reports of his death, since his departure from Holland
to the East Indies." Upon her petition Letters of
Administration were granted July 27, 1677.

Page 156. — "Whereas John Coopek, of Southamp-
ton, upon Long Island, died intestate, and Sarah his
widow hath petitioned to me, by reason of the great
distance of the Court of Sessions, for Letters of Ad-
ministratioD," they are granted July 8, 1677.

Page 157. — Whereas Philip Lane, of this city,
chirurgeon, died intestate, and Mary his wife having
petitioned for Letters of Administi'ation, they are
granted August 15, 1677.

Entered for Thomas Bonnett, the following Pi'o-
bate September 12, 1677.

" Barbadoes. By His Excellency. Know yee that

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 43

upon the SOtli day of October, in ye yeare of our Lord
God, 1676, and in ye eight and twentieth year of the
reigne of our Sovereigne Lord, Charles ye Second,
Etc. Before me the last will and Testament of Thom-
as Bonnett of this Island, Gent, deceased was duly
proved and allowed, and Thomas Bonnett, Ji'., son to
ye said deceased is admitted and allowed as executor.
Given under my hand ye 15 day of June, 1677. J.
Atkins. Edwin Stede, Dep. Sec.

Page 158. — "Whereas Anthony Jansen of this city,
died intestate, upon the petition of Mattice Grevenrat,
his wido^^^, she having produced an inventory, and
likewise produced a contract made between her said
husband and herself before marriage, that the longest
liver of them should remain in full possession of all
the estate during the survivoi''s life." Letters of ad-
ministration were granted to her March 25, 1677.

" Southampton, March 8, 167^. An Apprizal of
the estate of late deceased John Cooper, taken this
day out of the account foi'merly taken by ye overseers
appointed by the Five men chosen to it by this pres-
ent Court of Sessions." Land at North Sea, £50.
The Last Division at Meacocks, £60. The Close in
Great Plain, £40. Several Parcels of land and mead-
ow in Shinecock Plains, £40. 10 acres by the ox
Pasture gate, 12 acres layed out north of John Jag-
gers Close, 150 acres at Southold, £40. House, Home
lot, bai-n, all buildings and fences, £380. Commonage,
£100. Taken by Edward Howell, John Jessup,
Thomas Cooper, Thomas Topping, Obadiah Kogers.
Debts due to Ellis Cook, Henry Pierson.

Page 161. — Inventory of estate of Mr. John
Winder taken by John Lawrence, Sr., and Richard
Mann.

[This inventory is of great length, covering several
pages, and mostly composed of dry goods in Avoollen

44 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 1-2.

and linen. A very long list of debts due from a great
multitude of people, including it would seem almost
evei-y business man in tlie city.]

Page 185. — " Agreement made this 26 November,
1674, between Mr. Joseph Fordham, and his mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Fordham, of the one part, and Mr.
Jonah Foi'dham by his agent, Lieutenant Edward
Howell, and Edward Howell himself and wife Mary,
and ' respecting John Fordham and Mrs. Hannah
Clarke, daughter of Mi-. Robert Fordham, deceased.
Which Agreement is a Total and final Conchision.

" First. That Mr. Joseph Foixlham with his moth-
er, Mrs. Elizabeth Fordham, shall bee la^vfully pos-
sessed as executors of the estate of said Mr. Robert
Fordham.

" Second. That the said Mrs. Elizal)eth Fordham
shall have one third of the movable goods as appraized.

"Third. That the said Mr. Joseph Fordham shall
have for him and his heirs the £250 alotment now in
his possession, and part of his father's accommodations
in this Tovvne, ^vith two-thirds of the movables.

" Fourth. That John Fordham shall have 45 acres
of land \vhich were liis father's, and is lying at Meac-
cocks within fence, with a Home Lot in the Town Plot
adjoining to Mr. Robert Fordham's home accommo-
dations commonly called Jonas his lot, being 3 acres.
Also £75 in curi-ent pay.

•' Fifth. Jonah Fordham shall have £100 of the
living stocks which is of his deceased father's estate.
Also the books bequeathed to him by his father in his
life time. Also 50 acres of land formerly laid out to
Mr. Robert Fordham, lying against the mill path be-
tween the Towne and the Hollow commonly called
Littleworth, and £50 of commonage. Also a little par-
cel of land, 3 acres, lying in Captains Neck between
John Woodruff and Ellis Cook. Also 4^ acres of
land in the Little Plain and one Home Lot, 3 acres,
which Mr. Robert Fordham bouo;ht of Mr. Browne.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 45

"Sixth. Lieut. Edward Howell and wife Mary shall
have 40 acres of land at Meacocks unfenced or not yet
liiyed out, and 20 acres in the next division, where
Mrs. Elizal)etli Fordham shall appoint, and a £50 right
of commonage. Also 2 lotments of meadow in Shine-
cock neck, and £4,0 of the living stock.

" Seventh. Mrs. Elizabeth Fordham shall satisfy
her daughter, Mrs. Hannah Clarke, for what is due her,
out of her third of the estate.

" Eio-hth. H John Fordham become charo:eable to
them with w^hom he may dwell, it shall be made up
out of his estate. Elizal)eth Fordham, Joseph Ford-
ham, Edward Howell, Mary Howell.

"Witnesses, John Howell, John Youngs, Henry Pier-

Page 188. — "Whereas Robekt Fordham, of South-
ampton in the East Riding of Yorkshire, uj)on Long
Island, minister, dyed in or about the month of No-
vember, 1674, leaving no formal will in writing, yet as
a nuncupative will before sufficient testimony did de-
clare his will to bee that Joseph, his son, should have
his House and Land, at Southampton. After which
an Agreement was made l)y said Joseph Fordham and
his mother Elizabeth, on one part, and the rest of the
brothers and sisters, on the other part, by Avhich each
has quietly possessed his proportion, and proof of the
said nuncupative will having been made at last Court
of Sessions held at Southampton, March 8 last, the
said Joseph and ElizaV)eth Fordham are confirmed as
administrators. March 2o, 167f. By order of Coun-
cil. Matthias Nicoll, Sec."

Page 189. — The deposition of Captain John Howell,
aged about forty-eight years, being deposed saith,
"that three or four days before Mr. Robert Fordham
died, being sent for to Mr. Robert Fordham\s house,
hee went into Mr. Fordham's new room. Mr. Ford-
ham lay sick upon ye bed, this deponent asking him

46 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-3.

how he did. Mr. Fordham answered hee was ill. This
deponent thereupon moved him to set his house in
order, and used some arguments to persuade him. Mrs.
James being present did persuade him to the same
purpose, and finding that nothing would prevail, Mrs.
Fordham being present desired this deponent to ask
Mr. Fordham who should have his house and land.
He ansvi^ered, Joseph. Then this deponent asked him
what hee would doe for his son Jonah, and Mr. Ford-
ham answered, a small matter. Twenty pounds. This
deponent told him it was a small matter, indeed, and
said hee was his son. Said Mr. Fordham, a rebelious
son, and said hee had given him many twenty pounds
and he had wasted them, and he was not bound to
give to rebelious children. And further mention being
made about his son John, Mr. Fordham asked who it
was best John should be left withal, and this deponent
answered he thought with Joseph, and Mr. Fordham
said hee thought soe too. Mrs. Katharine James at-
tests to the truth of what is above mentioned (only as
to the many 20 pounds given Jonah) and they both
testify that to their apprehensions Mr. Fordham was
in his right mind."

Taken upon oath the 27tli November, 1G74, be-
fore me. John Youngs.

[Note. — The lands mentioned in the foregoing docu-
ments are all in the town of Southampton, and for tlieir
location the reader is referred to the Printed Town
Records. Mrs. Katharine James was the wife of Rev.
Thomas James, of East Hampton, W. S. P.]

Page 190. — George Cook, New York. " I George
Cook, Gent, being sicke." Leaves all his estate to
" dear and loving wife " {not iiamed), and makes her
executrix. January 28, 1677.

"The 28, Jan. 1677. I doe hereby desire and ap-
point my loving friends John Pell, Esq., Mr. Francis
Kumbout and Mr. Nicholas Bayard and Mr. Johanes
Van Bruo^h to be ov^erseers."

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 47

Samuel Leeto, Gent., aged thii'ty-iiine or thereabouts,
makes oath that on the 28th of January last, being sent
for to Mr. George Cook's deceased to make his will,
^vhich he did, as the same is hereto annexed, and read
the same to deceased, ^vho approved and liked of the
same, and desired him to leave the same with him.
And the next day being the 29th of January, this de-
ponent came to the testator's house, he being in bed,
and asked him if he had signed the said will. He
answered in presence of Mr. Abraham Corbett, noe,
but all the goods and estate I leave to Martha, my
wife. Samuel Leete.

February 11, 1077.

Abraham Corbett aged sixty, who says that on Jan-
uary 29th last, he heard Mr. George Cook in his pres-
ence, Ml". Samuel Leete being by, say that all estate I
have what soever I give unto Martha my wife.

February 11, 1677. Abraham Corbett.

Inventory of estate taken by John Lawrence, Nicho-
las Bayard, Johanes Van Brughen, Abraham Corbett.
Amounts to £96, 18s, 6d.

Page 192. — Letters of Administration granted to
Mrs. Martha Cook, February 15, 1677.

Page 193. — Whereas Wm. Browne, heretofore of
Gravesend, upon Long Island, and late of Middleton
in New Jersey, died intestate, and John Brown of Mid-
dleton his eldest son having made application for Let-
ters of Administration, they were granted January 21,
1677.

Page 194. — Whereas Cornelius Dircksen, late of
this city died intestate, and Gretie his widow hath
made application to the Court of Mayor and Aldermen,
for Letters of Administration, they are granted May
9, 1678.

48 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Whereas Carsen Jans Eggert of this city did in
his last will bequeath his estate part by way of legacy,
and the rest to be disposed of by way of gifts to his
next relations, that is to say the sum of 500 guilders,
Avampum, to the Lutheran Church, as a legacy, and to
his sister Greetye Jans, w^ife of Jacob Petersen, 150
guilders, wampum, the rest to be divided equally be-
tween his brother Dirck Jansen De Groot, his sister
Greetye Jansen, and Bruyn Ages, the son of his other
sister, Annatje Jans and Bruyn Ages, both deceased,
making Hendrick Williams and David Westells execu-
tors, as in said will, and additions the 7th and 19tli of
April last. The same was confirmed May 9, 1678.

Page 195. — Whereas SiM0]sr Drovin, of Flushing, in
his will made Magdalen Ledowychs his widow, the ex-
ecutor and to possess his estate for life, and she at the
Court of Sessions held at Jamaica the 13th of this
month made proof of the same. The same is confirmed
June 24, 1678.

Page 196. — Whereas Dorothy Farrhstgtois', widow
and executrix of the will of Edmund Farrington, late
of Flushing, died intestate, and her eldest son John
Farrington making application, on the 18th of this
month, for Letters of Administration. They were
granted, June 24, 1678.

Whereas Ambrose Sutton of Staten Island, did in
his last will, make Obadiah Holmes, of the same place,
his executor, and pi"oof having been made at Court of
Sessions held at Gravesend, in June last. The same
is confirmed July 8, 1678.

Page 197. — Whereas Mary Jansen, widow of Gou-
vert Lockermans, did in her will appoint her kinsman
Mr. Johanes Van Brugh and Mr. Francis Bumliout,
one of the Aldermen of this city, her executors, in
Trust. Said will being dated May 7, 1677, with a

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 49

codicil November 1, 1677. They are confirmed June
8, 1678.

Page 198. — Whereas Halliard Jourd, late of Sta-
ten Island, in his will, gave all his estate to liis wife,
Elizabeth Daman, for the maintenance of herself an(i
children, and nominating David Demarest and Joast
Van Oblinns, as executors in Trust. "And it soe hap-
pening that the said Elizabeth hath since joyned her-
self in marriage to another person upon Staten Island."
And the said executors have neglected their duty in
regard to said estate, of which complaint was made to
Court of Sessions at Gravesend in June last, who aj^-
pointed Mr. Paulus Richards, mercliant, and Obadiah
Holmes, of Staten Island, to l)e executors. They are
confirmed July 8, 1678.

Page 199. — Thomas Halsey, Southampton. " I
Thomas Halsey, being in a right mind and sound judg-
ment," leaves to wife, "one woollen wheel and one lin-
nen wheel, my little Iron Pott, and a Yellow Pugg,
and one white Dutch blanket, and -1 bushels of wlieate
to be paid yearly, as long as she liveth, and 4 sheep."
Leaves to son Thomas, " my house and Jiome lot, and the
beach lot, and the Little Plain close, and the little close
on the south side of Mr. Paynor's, commonly called
Troublesome, and the close at the mill neck called Pe-
ter's close, and the lot I had in the last Division at
Meacocks." Leaves to son Isaac, " my close at the
head of tlie creek, and 5 acres adjoining, and o acres
in the Great Plain in the ten acre lots, and 3 acres
at the town pond, and 10 acres in the ox pasture,
and the Gin lots, and 4^ acres in the Little Plain,
and 20 acres in the next Division, and he is to have
his choice out of my £300 of Commonage in lieu
of the land at Sagapanack." The remainder of all
Divisions is to be divided equally between my sons
Thomas and Daniel, and Hog neck to be divided also.
Isaac is also to have the lot of meadow at Seponack

50 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

on the north side, and one acre at Halsey's neck, and
half the meadow on the south beach, the other half to
my son Daniel. Leaves to son Daniel, one lot of mea-
dow at Seponack, and the eastermost two acres in the
Little Plain, and the home lot I bought of Mr. Smith,
my land at Quogue and North side, and Hog Neck, to
l)e divided equally between my sons. Legacy to daugh-
ter Elizabeth, wife of llichard Howell.

Dated July 28, 1677. Proved March, 1679. Wit-
nesses, Richard Barrett, John Else. The sons Isaac
and Thomas \vere confirmed as executors July 8, 1679.

Page 200. — Inventory not on record, but mentioned
as amounting to £672.

QAMUEL Clarke, Southampton. "After my wife's
decease, all my lands and meadows, to be equally di-
vided amono; mv two sons Samuel and Edmund. What
I have given to Samuel is to be part of his share, only
Samuel is to have the home lot, housing and orchard.
The land called liomesis I give to my son Edmund for
his home lot. If my son Edmund settles here, then
Samuel is to allow him towards his buildins: the sum

• • • •

of .£15. My mill is to be divided between Samuel and
Edmund, and the latter is to have a £50 right of
Commonage. Leaves a sheep to each of his daughters,
Sarah, Mary, Susannah and Martha. Makes his wife
(not named) and his sons executors.

Dated May 11, 1675. Witnesses, John Howell,
Charles Sturiny, John Laughton. Proved February
24, 1678.

Page 202. — Inventory taken by Obadiah Rogers
John Jessup, Thomas C'ooper and John Jagger :

The Old House half the barn and Home Lot, £40,
meadow, 14 acres, £^^0. The Clay Pitts 4^ acres, £15 ;
20 acres at Meacocks, £14 ; a £50 right of Commonage,
£24 ; one home lot lying at liomesis, £6. The whole
inventory amounts to £384 lis.

[Note. — There were two Samuel Clarkes, in South-

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 51

ampton, one known as Samuel Clarke of Old Town,
the other as Samuel Clarke of Nortli Sea, The latter
is the testator of the above will — W. S. P.]

Page 203. — John Jennkks, Brookhaven. " I John
Jenners of Brookhaven, aliai< Seatalcutt, on Long
Island." Leaves to wnfe Alice the use of house and
all accommodations during life, " and if my wife judge
it fitting she may sell the same. It is my intention
that my children may hereby stand the more obliged
to carry themselves dutifuU to their mother, soe that
in soe doing she may be induced, of her motherly aifeC'
tion to pi'eserve the said accommodations, for their
future good," and that my three sons Thomas, John
and Joseph may share equally after my wife's decease.
Legacies to his daughters Elizabeth, and Mary ^vife of
\Vm. Satterlyof Setalcot. "Whatever rights are due
me in the Plantation of Stratford in the Colony of
Hartford, I leave to my Avife and son John." Makes
son Thomas executor.

Dated March 7,1674. Witnesses, NathanielBrews-
ter, Sarah Brewster. Proved at Court of Sessions at
Southold June 5, 1G79.

Page 204. — Inventory by Richard Waring, Thomas
Thorpe. House and accommodations £100. The
whole is £202 13s.

Page 206. — Samuel Holmes, Grav^esend, makes his
wife Alice sole executrix. " In case she marry againe
she is to give unto my children every one of them a
cow three years old." Leaves to sons Samuel and
Joseph "all my wearing clothes and carpenter tools."
.Legacies to daughters Anne, Katharine and Mary.
" If either of my sons doe marry befoi'e the decease of
my wife, then the lot or Plantation I bought of Thomas
Delavall, they shall have for their use between them."
Makes his loving brothers and friends Richard Still-

52 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

well, Jonathan Holmes, Obadiali Holmes, John Browne
and Samuel Spicer, Ovei'seers and guardians of his
children.

Dated 28th of 2d month, 1079. Witnesses, John
Tilton (or Tillon) Towne C31ei*ke, John Emmons.
Proved in the Secretary's office before the Governor,
by John Tillon and Samuel Spicer, July 25, 1679.

Page 207. — Ellis Cook, Southampton. Leaves to
son John, when twenty-one, "if he behave himself well
to his mother, and live civilly in conversations in the
judgment of my friends, whom I appoint overseers of
this my will, either ni}^ housing and land at Mecox or
my housing and accommodations at the Towne, which-
ever may be meet in the judgment of my wife."
Leaves to son Ellis "the other half of my land and
accommodations after my wife's decease, if he be
twenty-one." Leaves to his servant Thomas Stephens,
one heifer at the end of his apprenticeship, if he cany
himself as he ought in his place, during his teim of
service. Leaves to daughters Eliza) )eth, Maiy and
Martha each £30. Makes his wife Martha executor,
and " my brothers John Cooper and Thomas Cooper,
overseers." "And soe 1 comitt my Body in God's ap-
pointed time, to be decently buried in the Earth, from
which it was first taken."

Dated SeptemVjer 5, 1663. Witnesses, Henry Pier-
son, Thomas Dimon, George Hariis.

Page 208. — Inventory taken February 26, 167|-.
The old House and Home close, about 20 acres, £230.
The Little close next to Arthur Howell's, £'21. The
two former Divisions, about 45 acres, £20. A £150
right of Commonage with 20 acres already laid out,
£80. The land at the Towne, the Home lot, the land
in the Plains and meadow, £100. Total amount,
£1184, 10s. lOd.

Proved at Court of Sessions in Southold in March
last, and confirmed July 8, 1679. E. Andross.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LTBER 1-2. 53

Page 211. — John Graves, Newtown. "I, John
Graves, of Newtown, alias Middleborongh, upon Lone
Island, being sicke and weake." Leaves to his father,
Wm. Graves, all lioiises and land, and makes him ex-
ecutor. " If my sister Hannah or her children survive
my father, then the same to go to her or her chil-
dren." Legacies to Mary, wife of Tliomas Case, Mary,
wife of John Scudder, and Elizabeth, wife of John
Albnrtus of said town.

Dated July 11, 1679. Witnesses, David Vickree,
Mary Scudder. Inventory taken June 13, 1679: 10
acres of upland, £20, 3 acres of meadow in Trains
meadow, £03. Total amount, £'90.

Paoje 212. — Wm. Graves, Newtown. Leaves lecra-
cies to Abigad, Mary, Hannah and Rebecca, the
daughters of Joseph Phillips, of said tow^i, all under
age. Also to Joau Madock, widow to David Vickree,
" now in the house ^vitli me." To Nicholas Elder,
Mary Case, v/ife of Thomas Case, Mary Scudder, wife
of John Scudder. Leaves to his daughter, Hannah
Graves, six acres of upland next to the old house in
Newtown. Also a cove of meadow near my creeke,
and to extend from a certain white oak tree down the
said creek to Captain John Coe's creek. Leaves all
rest of land and goods to " the little children of my
daughter Hannah Graves," and to " my grandchild,
Abigail Dibble, now living in Connecticutt." Makes
daughter Hannah executor, and Mr. Robert Field,
Sr., and Lieut. Gershom Moore executors in trust.
Leaves to Mr. Robert Field " my best suit of clothes,
and to Lieut. Gershom Moore my beaver hatt, my
pipe and my boots which were my son John's, and to
George Wood, Sr., my cloak."

Dated July 13, 1679. Witnesses, Thomas Eshring-
ton, Nicholas Fades.

Page 214. — ^Inventory. Housing, upland and mea-
dow, £130. Total amount, £219 9s. 8d.

54 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Pao-e 215.— Whereas Joim Graves, of NevvtowD,
did ill his will give to his father, Wm. Graves, all his
land, but if his sister Hannah or her children should
survive ,him, then the said lands were to go to them.
And whereas the said Wm. Graves, the father, not
long after likewise departed this life before the will of
his son could be proved, and in his will did appoint
his daughter Hannah his executor, ^vith Robert Field,
Sr., and Gershom Moore executoi's in trust, since which
his daughter Hannah has likewise departed this life,
the said Rol)ert Field and Gershom Moore are con-
firmed as executors. July 8, 1679.

Page 216. — Henry Clarke, of Poynig Creek,
VirgiTiia, May 26, 1679. "I, Henry Clarke, of New
Yorke, late come from Virginia, being sicke," my will
is that the money in my best pocket being 3 shil-
lings and a pair of large buttons shall be put in the
pocket of my best suite, and sent home to England
to my brother-in-law John Harwood, his eldest son,
living in Islington." Directs Mr. Thomas Clarke and
Abraham Corbett shall see my negro Francis, de-
livei'ed unto Captain John Palmer, of Staten Island,
and he is to pay £33, Boston money for him. "x\nd
they shall see me decently l)uried in the church in
New York." After debts are paid all the rest is to go
to the eldest son of his brother-in-law John Harwood.
" I appoint Mr. ISamnel Leete, Abraham Corbett, Henry
Filkin, John Corbett, and Richard Walsh, to carry me
to my gi-ave, and to have scarves and gloves, accord-
ing as the usual custom is."

'Witnesses, Henry Filkins, Thomas Davis, George
Jewitt. Proved ^uly 19, 1679. Inventory by Thom-
aston and Wm. Boy all. Total, £44 18-S'. Hd. Money
in his pocket, £2 3s. lOd. One negro man, named
Francis, £33.

Page 218. — The above-named executors are con-
firmed July 20, 1679.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 1-2. 55

Page 219. — John Burrough, Newtown. Leaves to
son John "my new dwelliug-hoiise and orcbai'd, and
out-housing, with all the land from my house north-
ward to the liiglnvay which goes through the field,
with all my meadow befoi'e my house at the south
side of the highway. Also a small island of salt
meadow lying by the upland, about 20 acres with a
ditch on one side and the ci-eeke on the other, lying in
Foster's Neck." But the said lands are to remain in
the hands of his wife till his son John is twenty-one.
If he die they are to go to sons Jeremiah and Joseph,
but they are not to be sold during his wife's widow-
hood. "But if she marry again, then her husband
must provide for her as I have done." Leaves to son
Jeremiah all land on the north side of the highway,
going across the field, " and my right of meadow at the
south of Seller's neck." Leaves to son Joseph " my
20 acres of land on the east side of the highway going
along outside the field, and another piece of 7^ acres
at the rear of the field," with all my salt meadows,
except the island I have given to John. It lyeth at
Foster's neck, between Caleb Leveritts and Sarah
Haise. Legacies to daughters Joanna, Reder, and
Mary Burroughs. Makes sou Jeremiah executor.

Dated July 2, 1678. Witnesses, Gershom Moore,
Thomas Pettit, who are also made overseers. Inven-
tory, August 29, 1G78. Land not specified. Total,
£'297 14s.

Page 224. — Son Jeremiah is confirmed as executor,
" proof of will having been made before the Justice of
the Peace in Newtown." October 19, 1678.

Elizabeth Burroughs, Newtown, leaves to son
John, "all that his father John Burroughs gave him in
his will, and the feather bed I now lie on," also all
kitchen utensils. " My will is that the housing and
lands which my husband gave to my son John Bur-
roughs, be improved to best advantage, and the profits

56 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

to be equally divided between all my children, viz. :
Joseph Keed, John Reed, Mary Moore, Sarah Keed,
and John Burroughs, until he is of age. Leave to
sister Hannah Pettit a serge-lined coat and ray petti-
coat. " I leave my wearing clothes to my two daugh-
ters Mary Moore and Sarah Reed.'' All remainder
to my sons Joseph Reed and John Reed, and to my
daughters Mary Moore and Sarah Reed. Makes her
son-in-law Samuel Moore, of Newtown, executor.

Dated November 25, 1678. Witnesses, Nicholas
Eedes, Jonathan Howard. Letters of administration
granted to Samuel Moore November 20, 1(570.

Page 226. — Whereas Bastian De Winter, late of
Albany, did in his will appoint the Deacons of the Re-
formed or Protestant Church there to be his executors,
and proof having been made before the Commisaryes
at Albany, the same are confirmed May 23, 1678,

Pao^e 227. — Whereas Nicholas Snethin, late of
Flushing, in his will did appoint Maiy his wife liis sole
executor, and proof having l)een made at the Court of
Sessions held in Jamaica on December last. She is
confirmed as executrix September 16, 1678.

Whereas Wm. Mandevil, of this city, merchant,
being lately about his occasions at the Town of Set-
alcot, dyed there intestate, and Elizabeth his widow,
having requested that she bee made administrator of
her husband's estate, a great part of which lyes in
said Town of Setalcot, Letters of Administration are
granted October — , 1679.

Page 228.^ — -Whereas Wm. Rodistey late of this city
Gent, and Surveyor of Customs, l)eing bound for this
plsice from the island of Nevis, dyed on board a certain
vessell named " Lovell " in the Sound near unto
New Haven, and leaving no will in writing. Yet as
a nuncupative will did declare that he left the care of

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his concei'iis in these parts to Captain John Fowler, of
Staten Island. Upon application Letters of adminis-
tration were granted to him January — , 1678.

Page 229. — Dirck Areson, Flushing. "This first
day of Octobei", 1678." Leaves to his wife Mary all
lands and goods, during widowhood. If she remarry,
then one half of the estate is to be divided among his
seven children {jiot named). Makes Captain Thomas
Willett and Mr. Elias Doughty the overseers of will.
" The estate which is in Holland," if recovered, is to be
divided amono; his seven children.

Witnesses, James Clement, Wm. Ward.

"An account of what debts Dirck Areson owes,
taken from his own mouth in his greatest extremity."

To John Garlison 600 lbs of Tobacco, £6 5s

Thomas Styles 400 4 4

Mr. vSteenwVck 800 8 8

Mr. Bridges 005 0 lOj

Deljts due to him from Richard Stockton, Henry
Cornells, Mr. Osborne, John Van Clem 3 deer skins,
Henry ye Shoemaker, 1 pair of shoes for a boy and 2
])airs for a woman. Adam Mott. Elias Doughty.

Know all men whom this may concerne, that Mi-.
Doughty of Flushing, hath given security to us foi"
and in behalf of Mary Areson, widow woman of
Flushing, that she shall not Imbezzle her state that
her husband left in her hands. Thomas Wickes, Rich-
ard Cornell. July 2.-5, 1678.

Administration granted to her February 21, 167f.

Page 231. — "Whereas David Lane of Setalcot,
having been committed as a prisoner to the Common
Gaol of this city, in the time of my predecessor, Gov-
ernor Lovelace, upon accusation of a rape committed
by him on his owne daughter, but breaking prison
made his escape, and having since been convicted of
the same at the generall Court of Assizes held in the
month of Octobei', 1675, and his estate forfeited to the

58 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

King. Yet upon application of Katharine bis wife, in
the bebalfe of Iier children for their i-elief and sustenance
as also toward satisfaction of the creditors, said foj'-
feiture was remitted as it- had before been ordered
in the time of the late Dutch Governor, Anthony
Colve, and that one half thei-eof be given to the nse of
the said wife and children and the other half to l)e
divided among the creditors. But nothing hitherto
having been done in effect, soe that the estate and
houses go to decay." Mr. Samuel Edsall is ap-
pointed administrator February 10, 1678. E. Andross.

Page 232. — Whereas Samuel Clarke of Southamp-
ton, did in his will ajDpoint his wife Susanah Clarke,
and his sons Samuel and Edmond to be executors, and
proof having been made at the Court of Sessions in
Southampton in March last. They are confirmed July
8, 1679.

Page 233. — Whereas Mr. Nicholas Van Rensel-
LAER, late of All)any, died there intestate, and Eleanor
his widow, having requested to be made executor. Let-
ters of administration wei'e granted in 1679.

Whereas Annetje Claas Cressens, late widow of
Daniel Litscho of this city, deceased, did in her last
will give to Hermanns Jausen, her son by a former hus-
band, the sum of 400 guilders " sewant," and unto Annie
Litscho her daughter by the latter the like sum, and
having disposed of the remainder of the estate that she
died possessed of to the children of her said son and
dauo;hter durino^ their liv^es and then to their children.
And did appoint Mr. Thomas Laml^erts of Bedford
upon Long Island, carpenter, and Mr. Asser Levy of
this city, merchant, executors, and having made proof
of the will, which remains in the Secretary's office.
They are confirmed May 16, 1679.

Page 234. — Whereas Samuel Holmes, late of
Gravesend upon Long Island, did in his wilKappoint

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Alice Holmes, his wife, to be sole executor, and desiring
his loving brothers and friends Richard Stillwell,
Jonathan Holmes, Obadiah Holmes, John Bowne, and
Samuel Spicer, to be overseers. They are confirmed,
June 25, 1679.

Page 235. — Balthazar De Hart, of New York.
" In the name of the Lord Amen, By these presents
be it known to any which shall see these wrightings or
shall read the same, that in the year of our Lord 1672,
the 4th day of January on Thursday, in the afternoone,
about 3 of the clock, I Wm. Bogardus, notarie Pub-
lick in New York, admitted by the Hon. Col. Francis
Lovelace. . . . Comes as witnesses those that
have these underwritten, unto Balthazar DeHart, mer-
chant and Inhabitant of this city, a man well known
to the witnesses and mee^ Being sickly of body nev-
ertheless having his memory and speech as well as
formerly. Soe as outwardly did appear." He doth
bequeath unto his natural son Matthias DeHart, 2,000
guilders Holland money, which shall remain put and
secured upon the house and lot of said DeHart where
hee for the present dwelleth, lying within this city be-
tween the house of Mi*. John Lawrence and the widow
of Daniel Litsche, until he comes of age. And he is
to have maintainance with reasonable vittles, and
clothes, and likewise to be teached to read and write,
and in a ti'ade also that thereby he may help himself.
He leaves to his natural son Daniel DeHart, .

a certain house and lot, as

likewise the lot that came of Robert Baulands, belong-
ing thereto, lying within the city upon the Heere

Gracht, where Elias

Provoost, smith, for the present doe dwell. Likewise
2 great stilling kettles, and 60 guilders wampum j'^early

until he is of age. Also leaves

. . a certain cedar chest with all that may be
found therein, and a negro woman named Sarah with
her 3 children. He doth make as a o-ift to his brother

60 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Jacobus DeHart all tlie land in Haverstroo, purchased
by the testator of the Indyans, and a Patent granted
by the Governor, Philip Carterett. He leaves the re-
mainder of his estate to his true brothers Daniel,
Matthias, and Jacobus DeHart, and to the children of
his sister Willennyntie. And that this may be done
in the uprighteousest and truest manner, he appoints
Hendrick Van Bomell, Jacob Teunison Kay, his good
and acquainted friends, to administer this wil\ and es-
tate, and Jacques Cousseau is to take an exact in-
voice of goods. Dated and past in the house of the
testator, being present Mr. Hans Kierdstede, Chirur-
geon, and Timon Van Borsum as desired witnesses,
which with the said DeHart and mee Notary being
subscribed the original hereof the day and year above
written.

Translated out of Dutch into English by me, Thomas
Lovell.

Page 289.— Mary Jansen, New York, May 7, 1679,
widow of Gouvei't Lockermans. This will is written
in the Dutch fashion by Wm. Bogardus, Notary Pub-
lic. Leaves to Cornelius, Timothy and Margaretta
Van der Veen, children of her daughter, Elsie Leisler,
by Peter Cornells Van der 'Veen, each 100 guilders, in
Beavers at 8 guilders a piece. To Anna Bogardus,
daughtei' of Wm. Bogardus, 50 guilders. Leaves the
rest of property to her children Elsie Tynians, mar-
ried with Jacob Leisler. Cornells Dirchsen married
with Gelise Hendi'icks and Jacob Lockermans not
married yet. Makes her cousin, Mr. Johanes Van
Brugh, and Mr. Francis Rumbout, alderman of this
city, her executors.

Dated May 7, 1677. Witnesses, John Dervall,
Cornells Cregier.

Codicil, November 1, 1677. Leaves to son, Cor-
nells Dircksen, a negro boy. To daughter, Elsie
Leisler, a golden ear ring, made of gold, which was
partly given to her by her grandmother. To son,

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Jacob Lockermans, her diamond rose ring. To son,
Cornelis, tlie Great Bible, and to his wife 3 silver
spoons. To Mary, daughter of Johanes Van Brugh,
a silver l)odkin. To her grand daughter, Mai'gai'et
Van der Veen, a silver chain with keys. To grand-
daughter, Susanali Leisler, a silver chain with a case
and a cushion.

Witnesses, her neighbors, Mr. Carsten Learsen and
Mr. John Cavilleer.

Approved, July 2-2, 1678, By Mathias Nicoll, Sec.

Page 248. — Whereas Christopher Hujstloch, late
of this city, merchant, died intestate, upon application
of his wife Maiy, Letters of administration were
granted September J 7, 1679.

Colonel SouTiiEY Littleton, Virginia, September
16, 1679. " I, Southey Littleton, of Virginia, being
sicke and weake." Leaves to eldest son, Nathaniel, a
tract of land upon Magathlie Bay, in Northampton
County, Virginia, containing 1,050 acres, for life and
then to his heirs male. To dauo:l]ter Esther, a neck
of land at Pingstiog, called Kings neck, bounded by
Swanrihott creek, and the two main l)i-anclies that
make the Kings neck, to the head of said branches,
and then by two parallel lines to the land of Ca])tain
John Kobins. To grand son, Southey Littleton, my
plantation at Nandove in Ackomac County containing
2,270 acres. To John liust 200 acres in Somerset
Co., Maryland, where he now liv^es, and all the rest
of the lands in the neck to his daughter Gertruyd
Littleton. To Francis Wilkins 300 acres in Somerset
Co., Maryland, l)Ounded between the necks of John
Rust and Kings neck. The rest of the neck up to
Captain Robins line to his daughter, Elizabeth Little-
ton. All the rest of the land at Grange neck in Som-
erset Co. to his son, Botman. To daughter, Sarah,
600 acres at Pock a nock, in Acomack Co. To
Nathaniel Tunnell all mv land at Ackocomson in Ac-

62 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

omack Co., Virginia. To Wm. Wliite, planter, 155
acres in Aconiack at tlie head of the branches of
Punsfstios:. Rest of estate to his four dauo-hters. He
desires his daughter Esther to be left at his sister
Robin. Sarah with Mrs. Bridget Foxcroft. Eliza-
beth with Mrs. Anne Jenifer, and Gei'truyd wdth Mr.
Richard Bayleys. His son Southey is to l)e left for
four years with his nurse, Nicholas Taylor's wife.
Makes Mr. Thomas P. Clark, Colonel Wm. Kendall,
Major Edmund Bowman, Captain John Rolins,
Captain Daniel Jenifer and Mr. Richard Bayley ex-
ecutors.

l^one at Albany upon Hud sons river September
16, 1079. Witnesses, John Willett, Thomas Eayres,
Robert Livingston, Sec.

Page 244. — ^Whereas Waltp:r Wharton, of New
Castle, in Delaware, died intestate, upon request of his
wife Mary, that Edmund Cantwell might be made ad-
ministrator. It is granted, November 10, 1679.

Page 246. — Whereas John Jarmyn, of Staten Isl-
and, blacksmith, died intestate. Upon application his
wife Anne is made administrator, November 20, 1679.

Inventory : Bellows and anvil, £4 5<§., ^ of House
and plantation, £6.

Page 248. — Whereas Daniel Olborne of East-
chester, belonging to the Jurisdiction of Westchester
in the North Riding of Yorkshire, died intestate.
Upon application, his wife Abigail is made adminis-
trator, November 10, 1679. Inventory, taken by
Wm. Hadden, Nathaniel Tompkins, Samuel Di-ake.
House, land and meadow, £70. Samuel Drake, Dep-
uty Constable, makes oath to same.

Page 250. — Whereas Wm. Tom, late of New Castle,
died intestate, upon application of Captain Edmund
Cantwell, as creditor. Letters of Administration are
granted to him, November 16, 1679.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. ' 63

John Siiackerly, New York, July 23, 1679, " mer-
chant." Leaves to wife Sarah " one half of all my
right to a Plantation at St. Johns creek, and a Planta-
tion at Mispellin creeke in Delaware." The other half
to his two children Elizabeth and William, both under
twenty-one, makes his wife executor, and Mr. Wm.
Merritt and Mrs. Elizabeth Bedloe overseers.

Witnesses, John Coler, Andi-ew Boucher, Richard
Walsh and John West. Upon petition of creditors Mr.
Cornelius Steenwyck is made administrator, December
25, 1(579.

Page 250. — Samuel Leete, New York, July 23,
1679, " Gentleman." Makes this " will as a codicil to
my former will made in England, August 26, 1673."
The Ti'ustees hei'ein named, are to collect all dues, and
pay all debts. Remainder of property is left to his
wife Christian. Leaves to Abraham Corbett, " all my
household goods in part payment of what I owe him
for meate and drinke." If any thing is left after pay-
ment of debts it is to be sent home to his wife by
Abraham Coi-bett. Makes Mr. John West and Abra-
ham Corliett Trustees.

Witnesses, Thomas Bauman, Matthew Tyler.

Page 257. — Inventory made by Mr. Jacob Leisler
and Mr. Paulus Richards. Total -£23, 10s. "38
books, great and small," £5, 16s.

Thomas Richards, Newtown. Leaves all uplands
and meadows to his children Elizal)eth, John, Thomas,
Edmund, and Jonathan, to be divided between them
when they come of age, " that is, the maids at the
age of 18, and the boys at the age of 21." "And
whereas my wife is now bigg ^vith child, he or she is
to have an equal share." Wife Susanah to have the
use of all property during cliildi'en's minority.

Dated October 16, 1679. Witnesses, John Ere,
Nicholas Eades.

64 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Inventory: October 21, 1679. House, npland, and
meadow <£50 ; 1 Horse, £4; 4 cows, £16; 6 swine,
£4; 10 sheep, £3, 6s, 8d. Total £97. Letters of
Administration to wife Sarah, January 20, 1679.

Page 259. — Inventory of estate of Nathan Whit-
man of Staten Island, made August 28, 1679. A
House and land and 4 Erves, joining to the house, and
40 acres of land in the Old Town, 27 acres of land in
the Close laid out by the Surveyor, and 8 acres of Bogg
meadow, adjacent to the Erves, and 10 acres of mea-
dow at the Great Killes, £75.

Page 260 — Whereas Nathan Whitman, late of
Staten Island, husbandman, was al)Out ye 28th of
August accidentally drowned, and died intestate, leav-
ing a wife and 6 childi-en behind him. Upon a23i)lica-
tion his wife Sarah is made administrator, January 26,

Whereas Joseph Winsloe, late of Boston, merchant,
came into these parts with his wife and children, bring-
ing some goods and merchandize, with intent to set-
tle here, but soon after died intestate. And his wife
Sarah having afterwards married Charles Salters, her
father. Captain Thomas Laurence, with their consent,
is made administrator, January 2(), 16|^|^.

John Richakdson, Westchester. Leaves to wife
Martha, " all my housing and orchard and all move-
ables, without and within, and. all my land and mea-
dow in the Planting neck, and all the Long Neck, that
I'uns southward from Thomas Hunt's new dwelling
house, to the Sound. During her life." Leaves to son
in law Joseph Hadley, a pasture of 8 acres at or about
the first spring. " To my 3 daughters, Bethia, wife of
Joseph Ketcham, of Newtown, Mary, wife of Joseph
Hadley, and Elizabeth, wife of Gabriel Leggett, all the
meadow that is already divided, on this side of the

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 65

river, above the Planting neck." Leaves to Joseph
Kichardson, " my brother's son," in England, 100 acres
of land, if he come within the space of one whole year.
If he does not come, then it is to go to his wife Mar-
tha. Leaves rest of estate to his three daughters.
Makes Wm. Richardson, and Richard Pauton of West-
chester, and Jonathan Hazzard of Newtown executors.
Dated November 16, 1079. Witnesses, Walter
Webly, John Laurence, Thomas Hunt, Jr., Ed\^'ard
Walters.

Page 262. — Robert Call well. The 31st day of
August, 1679. The last will of Robert Callwell, an
Inhabitant of Mas])eth Kills, within the Jurisdiction of
Newtowne. I will my Soule to God, my Body to the
Dust, and as for the rest of my estate I will it all to
my wife and my child which I had by her, except four
or five pounds, which I will to my son, and soe much
to my other daughters. Robert Calhvell.

Witnesses, Wm. Alburtus, Herman Petersen.

Inventory : £5S. Letters of administration to wife,
January 27, 16||-.

Page 261. — Whereas Samuel Leete, Gent., late Clerk
of the C'ourt of Mayor and Aldermen, and Alderman
of this city, did in his will appoint Mr. Abraham Cor-
bett, Mr. Tliomas Coler and Mr. John West, executors.
They are confirmed, January 3, 16|-|.

Page 265. — Hannah Titus, Hunttington. Leaves to
son Content Titus, house and land, and he is to pay to
his brother John i'lO. To son Edmund a horse, and
to son Samuel a cow. " To my son Samuel's wnfe my
warming pan. To my son Abial's wife, my smoothing
irons. To my son Content's wife, my skimmer. To
my daughter Susannah, my serge hood."

'Dated May 14, 1672. Witness, Richard Williams,
Thomas Skidmore. Inventory taken March 24, 167f,
<£52 13s. 6d. Administration granted to son Content,
March 1, 16||-.

66 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 1-2.

Whereas Rutger Aerts, an Inhabitant of the Towne
of Albany, did, in his will appoint liis brothers and
sisters or their chiklren executors. That is, his brother
John Sholden, living at Trent, in Denokamp in Hol-
land. The children of his brother Lambert Aerts, de-
ceased, and the children of his brother Aloff Aerts,
deceased, and his sisters Rebecca and Aeltie, and mak-
ing Adrian G.errits Van Popersdoi'f executor in Trust,
and the will having been proved November 4 last, the
same was confirmed January 14, 16^.

Page 267. — Capt. Silvester Salisbury. "This 26
day of August, 1679." Leaves to his well beloved
wife Elizabeth, who is made executor, and she is to
hold in possession all lands and property, with this
" proviso and restriction, viz. to bring up the three
children namely, Francis Salisbury, aged 9 years, Sil-
vester Salisbury, aged 6 years, and Mary Salisbury,
aged about 13 months, in good education and learning,
and further to do what isfittino; for o-ood and Relis'ious
Parents to do for their children, and when each comes
of age, then each to have his just one third." Appoints
as Assistants to his wife, " the Rt. Hon. Edmund An-
dross and my well beloved brother Peter Jacobs Marius,
and my loving friend Jacob Tunison Kay, to look after
the education of my children and the management of
my estate."

Witnesses, Johanes Wendell, Robert Livingston, Sec.

Page 269. — Whereas Captain Wm. Laurence, late
of Tues neck in Flushing, one of the Justices of the
Peace of the North Riding, died intestate, leaving a
considerable estate, and divers children. And Eliza-
beth his wife, and his eldest son William by a former
marriage, having made application for Letters of Ad-
ministration, and having brought in an inventory, they
were appointed March 25, 1680.

Whereas Captain Silvester Salisbury late Com-
mander of Albany, did in his will appoint his wife Eliz-

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 57

abetli to be sole executor, and made liis brother in law
Peter Jacobs Marius and Mr. JacoV) Tuiiison Kay,
ov^erseers, they are confirmed March 1?, lOSU.

Page 270. — John Leggett, Westchester. "I John
Leggett, now of Port Royal in the Island of Jamaica,
marinei", being very weake and sicke in body." Leaves
to his well belov^ed son John all that one half of the
Ketch Poyall, of New York, and one negro boy, now
on board the same, one hogshead of sugar, one barrell
and eleven gallons of rum, two gallons of lime juice,
etc. Rest of property to his wife Anne. And " unto
the child she now goes withal, £'30, if it lives to the
age of two years." Makes my good friend Mr. Fred-
erick Phillipse executor, and " I desire him to take care
of my son John, and bring him, or cause him to be
bred up to the sea, for his livelihood."

Dated October 2, 1079. Witnesses, Anthony Swimer,
Miles Grant, Charles Dawson, Thomas Colewood, Sr.

Whereas John Leggett, late of Westchester, mariner,
departed this life, at the Island of Jamaica, and in his
will did appoint Mr. Frederick Phillipse executor.
He is confirmed, February 2, 1680.

Page 272. — Know all men by these Presents that
for as much as John Palmer, Gent., who hath intermar-
ried with Sarah, the widow of John Winder, late of
this city, merchant, did administer upon the estate, and
having well and truly administered according to law, a
Quietus is granted, November 8, 1688. Thomas Dongan.

Page 273. — Know all men by these presents, that
whereas John Vincent, did administer upon the estate
of Jacques Cousseau, and being informed that the
said John Vincent hath well and truly administered
according to law, a Quietus is granted, March 23, 168f.

Thomas Dongan.

63 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Whereas Mr. Nicholas Kensellaer, late of Albany,
dyed there intestate and Alida his widow having re-
quested of me that she may be made administrator.
She is confirmed as such, November 30, 1678.

E. Andross.

Page 274.^ — -Wee underwritters appointed and sworn
by the Worshipfull Court of Albany to appraise the
estate of the deceased Dom. Nicholas Van liensellaei',
according to instructions by the Commissioners, upon
the 16 of January, 167f . So it is that we have apprized
and valued said estate, except his possessions in the
Colony, according to our best knowledge in manner
following. Done in Albany 9 Decembei', 1680. Hen-
drick Cuyler, Jacob Sandergloine, Johanes Wendell.

The house and lot standing in Alban}^ near the
hill, 1,200 guilders; 50 beavers, 400 guilders; 13 pict-
ures with the King's Arms and an Almanack, 80^.
About 200 bookes, quarto and octavo, the most of
them in Strainge Languages ; and a brass pocket
watch out of order, 2()0f/. Total, 4,344 guilders. The
widow Alida married Robert Livingston. " Funeral
charges as per accounts rendered, 131 guilders."

Ajiprov^ed December 30, 1680. Martin Gerritsen.
Johanes Provoost.

Page 277. — Whereas Robert Livingston, husband
of Alida Schuyler, late widow of the deceased Dom
Nicholas Van Rensselaer, hath, by vii'tue of Letters
of Administration granted to his wife l)y Sir Edmond
Andross November 30, 1678, shown a general account
concerning the administration, with an inventory
showing the amount to Ije 3,440 guilders, 3 styvers,
in Beavers, charging the estate with money paid to
creditors, being 2302 guilders, 4 styvers, sewant, and
3,549^., 4 styvers, beavers, as by accounts, all of
which we have exaniined, and especially the account
of Captain Philip Schuyler, father-in-law to said de-
ceased Van Rensselaer, because of the near relation.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 69

Upon application of Robert Livingston, the 'account
is approved December 30, 1680. Martin Gen-it- en.
Johnes Provoost.

Page 279. — Thomas Dongan, Lient.-General and
Governor and Vice-Admirall, under His Poj^al High-
ness, of New York, cfec. To all to whom this shall
come or may concerne, know yee that on the day of
the date hereof, the last will and Testament of Joost
Adrians, deceased, was proved, and Jan Joosten ])eing
therein appointed as tutor or overseer, he is confirmed
as such. Done at Fort James the 17 day of October,
1G83. Thomas Dono-an.

Whereas Job Sayre, of the Town of Southampton,
did, at the last Court of Sessions held in that town,
make j^roof of the last wall of Thomas Sayre, his
father, wherein the said Job was made sole executor,
the original will remaining in the office of Records.
He is admitted and confirmed, April 1, 1671.

Page 280. — Whereas Burger Joris, late of Maspeth
Kills, did in his lifetime make his last will wherein he
left his wife Angeltie Mans his sole executor, if she
should survive him. She is herel)y admitted and con-
firmed, April 25, 1671.

[Note. — Burger Joris, whose name very frecjuently
appears in .the earliest New York deeds, owned a lot
on the corner of Peai'l Street and Hanover Square,
where the Grace Building now stands. In front of
this he opened a narrow lane, running to the river, and
called Burger Joris Path. His wife Engeltie Mans
was born in 1624, and lived to an advanced age. —
W. S. P.]

Page 281. — An Act of the Governor's Council, the
sentencing and confiscating ye land, houses, and estates
of the subjects belonging to the States of Holland
which shall be found within these His Royal High-
ness's Territoryes.

70 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Whereas tlie States of the United Belgick Provinces
have begun and continued a wavv against His Majesty's
our Dread Sovereign, his Reahns and Dominions, as well
in Europe as upon His Majesty's foreign j^lantations,
to the great effusion of Christian blood, and the de-
s ruction of commerce. In which cases it is not only
customary but consonant to the Law of Nations to
make seisure of and confiscate ye estates of the subjects
of these Powers or States against whom warr is de-
clared. Now Forasmuch as divers persons of the Dutch
Nation, residing near the Dominion, and being the
subjects of the said States of the United Belgick Pro-
vinces, and not under oath or obligation or allegiance
to His Majesty, have and do enjoy within this Govern-
ment, to their use and behoofe, several houses and
lands, the full discovery of which cannot at present be
found, and in respect of the several private Convey-
ances, Letters of Attorney, Deputations, Procurations
and the like. Therefore the Governor by, and with the
advice of his Council, have thought fitt to enter upon
the Records (without making publication thereof, for
reasons and considerations satisfactory to themselves).
And bee it entered upon the Records, that from and
after the date hereof, all the lands and houses lying
and being within the Territoryes of His Royal High-
ness James, Duke of York, tfec, ^vhich did formei'ly
belong, or, anyways now may appertaine to any of the
subjects of the said States or any of the inhabitants
under their Dominion, (who are under no oath or ob-
ligation of Allegiance to His Majesty,) are and doe
stand sentenced and confiscated to His Majesty's use.
To the end that the rents, profits, and emoluments,
arising fi'om the confiscation of the said lands and
houses, together with the rents, profits, and emolu-
ments received and remaining in any other hands, by a
Procuration or otherwise, may render some support to
the charge of the Government. And it is further
ordered and declared that the entry of this resolution
of the Governor and Councill upon the Book of Re-

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cords shall stand true and valid to all intents and
purposes, notwithstanding the formality of the Publi-
cation is omitted. And the execution of this deci'ee
and oi'der shall and may be lawfully put in practice at
all or any time from and after the date hereof, as fully
and effectually as if the same had been published, de-
clared and manifested. Given under my hand, this 10
day of October, 1663, in James Fort. Kichard Nicolls.

The CoNDEMNATioisr of the Vessell or Galliott
Called the Hope.

Upon hearing the case of John Poppers, late
master of the vessell or Galliott, called the Hope, now
under arrest and riding in the Harbour. And having
received the allegations on both parts, that is to say
from Mr. Thomas Delavall, Plaintiff on the behalf of
his Majesty, and from Mr. John Rider in belialf of the
Defendants, and having perused the several examina-
tions upon oath, as well as of the said John Poppers,
as of all the seamen who sayled from Curacoa hither.
We find according to the Laws of the Admiralty in
the like cases, that the vessell or Galliott called the
Hope is a lawful Prize, for that she hath (contrary to
his Majesty's laws and Ordinances) now in the time of
Warr, been in a Dutch Port and hath taken in goods
tliere and ti'aded for and with the King's open and
professed enemies. Wherefore she ought to be confis-
cated. Wee doe hereby decree that the said vessell.
Math all her loading, etc., is confiscated. Done at Fort
James, this 22 September, 16()6. Richard Cliarlton,
Clerk.

Page 283. — Whereas the Galliott the Hope, whereof
John Poppers was master, is adjudged to bee a good
and lawfull Pi*ize, and therefore confiscated to his Ma-
jesty's use, these are to require an<l authorize you,
Petrus Leandertson, Thomas Hall, Isaac Bedloe and
Samuel Edsall, to view and apprize the said Galliott
as also her lading, etc., accoi-ding to best knowledge.

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Given under onr hand at Fort James, New Yo]*k, the
9 day of October, 1666. Kichard Nicolls.

Page 283. — Whei-eas the Galliott called the Hope
was heretofore seized by order of the lit. Hon. Colonel
Richard Nicolls, Governor, etc., and the said Galliott
being on the 22 day of September last condemned, as
a lawful prize, together with her I'igging, etc. Now
know ye that Colonel Richard NicoU and Captain
Philip Carterett, ])eing appointed a sub commission for
the disposing of all prizes, etc., as by their said com-
mission bearing date the 28 February, 1664. Have
according to form, at a Publick sale or outcry bargained
and sold unto John Poppers of this city, mariner, to
have the said Galliott, together with all her rigging,
etc., for the sum of .£117 good and lawful money.
The receipt of which is acknowledged. To him the
said John Poppers as a free vessell to goe or come trade
or traffick in any port. Done at New York on the Island
of Manhattan^ November 1, 1666. Richard INicoll,
Philip Carterett.

Sentence of the Court Marshall against Richard
Williams, held at Fort James, the 18 February, 1665.
The Governor General and officers, having taken
under ccmsideration the Riotous Insolence and assault
made by Richard Williams, souldiei', against John Van
Gee, Burger of this city, upon the 10 of this instant
February, and that the said Williams, without any
cause or occasion given by the said John Van Gee, did
strike and affront the said John Van Gee, whereupon
much blood might have been spilt, and the Peace be-
tween the Inhabitants and souldiers endangered, which
is never to be done without severe punishment. Have
thought fitt to give sentence against Richard Williams.
That for his insolent and riotous behaviour he shall re-
main in the Dungeon till to-morrow, being Friday, the
16th instant, from whence he shall be l)rought at one
of the clock by the marshall, and set upon the Wooden

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horse till the Guard is relieved. And further and in
consideration of this and diverse other his former
crimes, his next misdemeanor shall be punnished with
running the Gauntlett, and bannishment. Robert Need-
ham, liichard Nicoll, John Manning, Silvester Salis-
bury.

Page 285. — The proceedings against Richard Rus-
sell, John Matthews and Thomas Weale, souldiers, ac-
cused of felony. Deposition taken before the Go\^-
eruor in Fort James this 9th of Novenil:)er, 1666. The
Deposition of Mark Dale. Tliat Richard Russell,
Thomas Weale and John Matthews, being all three
together in comj^any, in some part of the house where
he now dwelleth, he and his wife bought of them, or
some of them, two Iron Potts, two Hoes, one pair of
Shears, and three quai-ters of a Firkin of soape. But
cannot precisely remember what part of ye house it
was in, or what da}^ of the week it was, or what time
of the day, or what was paid for the same. But af-
firmeth that hee and his wife treated with them, all
three totj-ether about their havino; of the o-oods, afore-
said, and further deposeth not. The Deposition of
Anne, the wife of Mark Dale, u]')on oath. That Rich-
ard Russell, Thomas Weale and John Matthews,
did sell unto her husband and herselfe, two Iron
Potts, two hoes, one pair of Shears and about three
quarters of a Firkin of soape, for 72 guilders wampum.
And that the greatest part of the said sum ^vas told by
her, and divided into three parts which she delivered
unto Thomes Weale for the use of himselfe, Richard
Russell and John Mattliews discounting: with each of
them what was due to her from them. But what day
it was u])on, she cannot remember, only that it was in
the forenoone. She fui'ther deposeth that Richard
Russell told her in the back yai'd of the dwelling house
where she now lives, that he or they were offered 72
guilders for the aforesaid goods by another and had
refused it. Whereupon the deponent said, If you were

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offered so much by another, I will give you as much
for them, and so the bargain was concluded, and
further this deponent says not.

Richard Russell and John Matthews stated, in their
Justification and deny the theft, but Thomas Weale
confesseth as follows, namely, That he together with
Richard Russell and John Mattliews, did steale the
aforesaid Goods out of Captain Carterett's cellai",
which goods were by them sold unto Mark Dale and
his wife.

Thej-eupon they were all three by the Governor's
order committed into the Marshall's hands, and after
shut up close prisoners in the Hole. In the evening
of the same day, being Friday, the Governor ordered
some persons to go to the Prisonei's, and to advise them
to prepare for another world, for that one of them
should dye ye next daye.

November the 10th (being Saturday) in the fore-
noone the three pi-isoners being brought into the Gov-
ernor's lodgings, they drew Lotts for their lives and
the fatall lot fell to Thomas Weale's share.

By the request of the Court of Aldermen, the con-
demned prisoner was re]:>rieved until Monday. Sun-
day, NovemV)er the 11th, in the evening, a company of
the chefe women of the city, both English and Dutch,
made earnest suite to the Governor for the condemned
man's life.

Monday the 12th, in the morning, the same women
who came the last night, with many others of the bet-
ter sort, and a greater number of the ordinary Dutch
women, did again very much importune the Governor
to spare him. Then all the souldiers did unanimously
with one consent join together in a petition to ye
Governor, in the l^ehalfe of their fellow souldier, and
chose Sarjeant Thomas Exton and Corporal Zachary
Barnes to deliver it, but Captain Needham took it
and presented it for them. The Tenour of the Pe-
tition is as follows, viz. :

To our Rt. Hon. Governoi', Colonel Richard Nicolls.

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The Humble Petition of your Honour's minor officers
and Souldiers in the Grarrison. That they doe all ac-
knowledge your Honour's Constant Clemency towards
several! of ns in passing over our misdemeanoui-s, and
your just intention to make a sore example at this
time of our fellow souhlier, Thomas Weale. But we
are not without hope that your Honour will extend
mercy considering his youth and strength may be for
the future employed in a Reformation of his life to
doe his Majesty faithful service in his calling. And
that your Honour may be the rather inclined to par-
don a fellow souhlier whose sentence alone will
strike as great a Teri'or in us and detestation of
such evil practices as if he suffered death. We
promise that we will never conceal any theft or
thievcis, but doe and will discover any such pi-actices
or persons to your Honour, which each of us en-
gage to doe upon the faith and word of a Souhlier.
Willingly submitting to be punished with death when
any of us shall l)reake this solemn engagement, and
desire that this Petition may remain upon Kecord
against the first offender. Thereuj)on all the Souldiers
of the Garison being drawn up in the Foi't, owning
the Petition and promising future anaendment, the
Governor pardons the condemned person and releases
him and all othei'S in prison, upon this or the like ac-
count, and restored them to their arms without any
further ])unishment.

Page 287. — -The Deci-ee and order of the Governor
and Council about the wampum stolen from Emity.
Whei'eas it appears ui)on examination and confession
of John Woolstoncraft and Thomas Brown, that they
together with Thomas Bennett stole from the dwelling
house of Emity at Albany by computation the sum of
1,000 guilders wampum, which they three divided
amongst themselves. Ho\vever, it appears that John
Toovey had part of the stolen wampum for a bribe
not to reveale the same. It also appeared that John

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Woolstonci'aft drew the latch of the door and let in
the aforesaid Brown and Thomas Bennett, his part-
ners. And tlie theft being detected, Captain Baker
seized upon some part of the stolen wampum, which
by the computation of Thomas Rogers, John Schute
and John Woolstoncraft, was 400 guilders in ]>lack
wampum, which said Captain Baker took into his cus-
tody, soe computed, and sealed the bag. After which
time Captain Baker opened the bag and put into it
another parcel of the same wampum found in the hands
of John Toovey, which \vas counted and found to be
45 guilders.

The Governor and Council order that Captain Baker
shall make good to Emity the full sum of 400 guilders
and the 45 guilders he had from Toovey. That 115
guilders shall be deducted from Thomas Bennett's pay
and 100 from Thomas Brown's, and that John Wool-
stoncraft as the chief actor make good the remainder.
And that Mr. Delavale is ordered to stop payment
upon all bills due him April 10th, 1667.

Decree of Governor and Council about Wool-

stoncroft giving satisfaction to

Captain Baker.

Whereas John Woolstoncroft hath wrongly de-
famed Captain Baker for concealing and embezzling
several goods belonging to Captain AVjraham Staats,
thrown by the inundation upon a pai't of the Fort :
and hath further accused John Shute, John Gilford
and Wm. Nottingham to have received each nine
Beavers for their part of the spoyle. And it appear-
ing that after a strict examination that neither Captain
Baker nor the said souldiers were in the least guilty,
but that the accusation is false and scandalous. The
said John Wolstoncroft is to make publick satis-
faction, and the manner and measure is to be put to
the discretion of Captain Baker. Dated April 10,
1667.

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Page 289. — The sentence of the Governor against
Albert Heymans, Arent Albertsen, Anthony D'Elva
and Cornells Borensen, who stand convicted upon oath
and affirmance for taking of arms in a riotous and
illegal manner upon the 16th of Feln'uary, 1666,
to awe terify and suppress his Majesty's English Gar-
rison established at Esopus.

That the aforesaid persons have deserved to be put
to death. However the Governor with advice of
Council, inclining to mercy, at the huml:>le petition of
the rest of the inhabitants, will not at this time inflict
the rigour of the law.

Albert Heymans is sentenced to be bannished out of
this Government during life, and he is to have 48
hours to transport his estate, and that a fine of 100
bushels of wheat or value thereof be levied on his es-
tate in the Esopiis for charges of Court, etc.

Arent Albertsen, his son, is sentenced to be banished
for one whole year and a day, and he is to have 40
days to remain in the Esoj^us for the disposal of his
and his father's affairs.

Anthony D'Elva is to be banished for three years,
giving him lil^erty to sell his estate at the Esopus.
And Cornells Borensen has the same sentence.

May 3, 1667. Richard Nicolls.

Upon the petition of Alljert Heymans, the Govern-
ment remits one half of the time, and he may remain in
any part of the Government except Esopus, New York
and Albany, and that his son may remain till his corn
be husked, threshed and disposed of, May 9, 1667.
Upon petition of Anthony D'Elva he is allowed 40
days to dispatch liis affairs. May 10, 1667. Which
time is increased thirty days more.

Page 290. — Wm. CoUard and Anthony Snooks, be-
ing condemned to die for deserting and running away
from their colours. Whereupon the following peti-
tion from their fellow souldiers was presented by the
company.

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Page 291. — In this Petition the soldiers admit that
the men have deserved an ignominious death as runa-
ways from his Majesty's service, but tliink it was
from their folly or ignorance. They I'ecall the fact
" that of your Honours last mercy shown to Thomas
Weale, hath wrought so much good upon him and all
of us in General," and hopes his Honour will be
pleased to use Clemency, etc.

The sentence against William Bishop of Flushing,
for uttering seditious words. The Governor being in-
formed that one Wm. Bishop had spoken seditious
words at a publique meeting of the inhabitants of the
town of Flushing, before his Honour on the thii-d of
this instant month. Captain Betts deposed that at the
time and place above mentioned after the Governor
among others told the people there met together that
he would furnish them with powdei" for their present
occasions, and Avould be content to receive firewood for
it, the said Wm. Bishop spoke these words aloud,
viz. that "there was another cunning trick." Upon
which Captain Betts told him that if he had anything
to say in answer to what had been proposed by ye
Governor he had best to speak it to ye Governor him-
self who was hard by, and not to mutter such words
among the people. To which he made answer, " It is
very like that he hath sett you heare to hearken to
what we say, that you may tell him." Whereto Cap-
tain Betts replyed that it was not so, but since he
thought so, he should take further notice of what he
said. Then Bishop returned answer " What have I
said." " I said nothing but, there is another cunning
trick." July 8, 1667. The above being read and at-
tested in the presence of the said Wm. Bishop, it was
likewise by him confessed, July 9, 1667.

For Seditious words, Wm. Bishop is sentenced to be
made fast to the whipping post, there to stand with
rods fastened to his back, during the sitting of the
Court of Mayor and Aldermen, and from thence to be
removed into the Common Gaol till further order.

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Page 292. — An Act of Governor and Conncell
about Wni. Teller and his children. January 30, 1G67.
It was then agreed upon by the Governor and Conn-
cell, Mr. Cornells Van Ruyven and Mr. Johanis De
Brngh being present, in the matter between Wm.
Tel lei' and the children he had by his former wife, as
follows.

Wm. Teller shall within twenty days pay unto his
daughter 85 Beavers for her portion, without pretence
of debt due to him from her deceased husband ; and
to see that the said beavers are to be used only for her
own use and her children by her husband, deceased.
That for securing the portions allotted to the four
younger children, two houses which said Wm. Teller
hath in Albany ; that is to say the house he dwelleth
in, and the house where his son Andeas now liveth,
sliall be mortgaged to the Overseers of Orphans till
satisfaction be given.

As to Wm. Teller's other two children, it being al-
leged that they are already agreed with. If so there
is no further care to be taken. By order of the Grov-
ernor.

Page 293. — Answer to Letter from ye schout and
Commisaryes at Albany, touching sentence against
Emity.

" I have received j^our advice and the account of
your proceedings against Emity, and have seen and
heard what she can say for herself, and find no cause
to differ from the sentence, excej3t that ye do not place
your execution upon the dwelling-house of her husband
and her, but that she may give all her satisfaction ac-
cording to law, I think it reasonable that Emity
should, in your presence, aske the Dominie Schout's
forgiveness for what is past.

" I am your very loving friend, Richard Nicolls."

Page 294. — The examination of severall persons
concerning ye knocking down of Serjeant Dondell in

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ye quarters, and at a Court Marshall held the 7th day
of December, in Fort James, 1607.

Present, the Governor, Captain Needham, Captain
Manning, Ensign Salisbury. Serjeant Dondell says
that Roger Purchase told him that he should not come
into the Quarters, but drew his sword and bid him
come in if he durst, and that with several great oathes.
And further, that he heard Purchase swear to a man
(whom he knows not) that if he did open the door
he would pin him to the wall. That at his first
coming he had two musketeers and at the second time
he had four, and demanded entrance, but being refused
he broke open the door, and was struck down at his
entrance. He thought it was one John Kingdon who
gave him the blow.

Anthony Snooks says the Serjeant told him he
was the Kound. Roger Purchase said noe common
officer should come in, and Ijid him enter if he durst,
and the like at his second coming with two musketeers,
and he saw a sword drawn but in whose hands he
knows not.

Richard Perrott, Henry Jansen, and Richard Levy
all say the same.

Thomas Walton about 8 o'clock at night came into
ye roome, says that Roger Purchase denied the serjeant
entrance. That Wm. Fisher, Roger Purchase, and
John Kingdon held the door. Purchase had a drawn
sword in his hand, Kingdon had an iron fire fork, that
Wm. Fisher had no weapon, that he would have
opened the door to the serjeant, but Purchase would
not suffer him.

Page 295. — Proceedings of a Court of Admiralty
about the ship Cedar and ye Priv^ateer, after their
return from the French port in Accadie.

Monday, April 13, 1668, before noon. Present,
Colonel Richard Nicolls, Governoi*, Colonel Francis
Lovelace, Mr. Thomas Delavall, Mr. Ralph Westfiekl,
and Mr. Matthias Nicoll, Secretary.

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Captain Thomas Salter, of Port Koyall, by Mr. John
Rider, Attorney for Samuel Mosely, on belialf of said
Salter, Wm. Smith, Abraham Keeling, Thomas Davis,
Samuel Smith, Thomas Barnes, John Heyter, and
Symon Jones, Master and company of ship Cedar.
Captain Kichard Morris, their security, bi'ings them
into Court.

Mr. liider puts in an allegation for Captain Samuel
Mosely, Attorney for Captain Salter against Wm.
Smith and Company.

Thomas Barnes excepts against his hand and
scale but his mark is proved by the lyke which he
makes. Abraham Keeling moves for security of Mr.
E-ider for prosecuting him.

Upon request of the prisoners that they might have
48 hours' time to give in their answer, the Court gave
them till Thursday next, at 10 o'clock. Upon Abra-
ham Keeling pleading for himself divers things were
objected to against him, and testimony of several pei'-
sous upon oath, viz. : Wm. Meritt as to his common
discourse against the Laws and the Justice of the Gov-
ei'nor. Philip Johns and Ned Schollet as to their
being threatened to be thi'own overboard ])y him.

Page 2y7. — A petition was presented by the prison-
ers acknowledging their erroi's, and putting all the
fault of their acts upon Abraham Keeling, and threw
themselves on the mercy of the Court.

Then being demanded by the Court how Keeling
come to be of their company, they I'eplied that three of
them went from Wm. Smith, their mastei', to treat
with Keeling and Throckmorton to goe along with
them, they V)eing in want of provision, and did 23ro-
pose an equal share.

Page 300. — The Privateers now present a new peti-
tion to the Governor, requesting to • be freed from
arrest in the suit of Captain Salter.

Captain Thomas Salter of Port Royall appoints his

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trusty friend Samuel Mosely, mariner, his attorney,
September 16, 1667.

Letter from Samuel Mosely to John Rider.

Dated Boston, September 1, 1667.

Sir. As I am unacquainted, I most kindly salute
you, being informed by my good friend Captain
Thomas Breeding that you are related to the Law,
have taken the boldness to acquaint you of a business that
was committed to my care by Captain Thomas Salter of
Jamaica, commander of a Private man of war, who it
seems took a Spannish vessell, laden with Campeachy
wood, and made one William Smith master of her with
orders to bring the said prize to Jamaica, but contrary
to his orders hath brought said prize to your port. I
give you full power to sue the said Smith and Com-
pany in case they have disposed of any of the cargo.

Page 303. — Articles of Agreement between Wm.
Smith, Commander of the good ship " William," now
in the bay of Campeachy, and Foregift Frogmorten,
Thomas Barnes, Symon Jones, Samuel Smith, Thomas
Davis, John Haytor and Abraham Keelings.

1st. Each man is to have his proper share of the
vessell, and each shall have his proportionable share of
the Campeachy wood now on board, and the Captain
to have two shares.

No one is to sell his share except to some one of the
others.

If any one desert the ship, he forfeits his share.

All prizes to be equally divided, except that the
Captain shall liave two shares.

Page 305. — Petition of John De Decker of Amster-
dam, late of the Councill in the service of the West
India Company, for New Netherlands.

Sheweth. That a little before your Roy all High-
ness fleet appeared in New Netherlands, there were
arrived two hundred negroes or more, to ye account of

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the Dutch West India Company, of which twenty were
granted to your petitioner, by the Governor and Coun-
cill, on account of his monthly Sallary, and were ac-
cordingly received, and ten of them transfered by him
to ye Fort Orange, now called Newe Alljan)^, intending
to sell them there, and leaving the otlier 10 in New
York, (now so called) in custody of one Resolved
Waldi'on to dyet and keepe them for your petitioner.
The reduction of New York to your obedience hap-
pening in the mean time, one Thomas Delavall, whom
your petitioner supposed to have been appointed by
Colonel Richard Nicoll the Governor, seized these ten
negroes as negroes belonging to the Dutch Company,
but indeed were not so. The petitioner therefore im-
plores the benefit of the Articles of Capitulation.

Article 3. Every one shall be and remain a free
citizen or denizen and retain their lands, houses goods
ships, etc.

Page 306. — Memorandum. That on Thursday the
20th Septembei', in the 35th year of the reign of our
Sovereign Lord, Charles the Second, etc. At the City
Hall in New York, a Special Court of Oyer and Ter-
miner was holden, by virtue of the following Commis-
sion.

Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant and Governor Generall
and Vice Admirall under his Royal Highness, of New
York and dependencies, in America.

Whereas his Royal Highness James Duke of York
and Albany, etc. hath by his Commission dated at St.
James October 3, 1682, made and constituted me his
vice Admirall of New York, and hath authorized and
impowered me to appoint a Judge, Register, and Mar-
shall, of a Court of Admiralty. I therefore appoint
you, Lucas Santen, Esq., Judge of said Court. And
Wm. Beekman Deputy Mayor, John Laurence and
James Graham aldei-men of this city, of New York.
Mr. Cornelius Steenwyck, Mr. Nicholas Bayard, Mr.

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Wm. Piiiliorn and Mr. Jacob Leysler, and yon, or any
six of you to hear and determine any or all Treasons,
felonies, Koberies, murders, manslaughter, confedera-
cies, breaches of Trust embezelling goods or other
transgressions, done and committed on board the ship
Cameliou, of London, Nicholas Clougli, Commander. I
also appoint Wm. Nicolls to be Register, and John Col-
lier to be Marshall of this Court. Given under my
hand September 15, 1683. Thomas Dongan.

The prisoners brought to bar were, Edward Starkey,
Kobt. Cockrain, John Dorvall, Henry Lewin, Daniel
Kelly, Robt. Dawson, Jolin Morine, Arthur Davis,
Thomas Dickson, and John Hallemore.

You are indicted. For that the ship Cameleon of
London, Nicholas Clough, master, did in the year 1682,
make a voyage on account of the Royal African Com-
pany, from the river Thames, in England, to Old Cal-
labar in the Bite, on tlie coast of Africa, to land Ne-
groes and other goods, and proceed to the island of
Barbadoes, then to sail to Montserat, one of the Cari-
bee islands, to tak« in her loading and thence to Lon-
don. And the ship arrived at the island of Nevis in
June last and there took in her loading of sugar, etc., to
be delivered at London. And that you not having the
fear of God before your eyes, but being wickedly
moved by the instigation of the Devill, on the '24th of
June, near the Island of Nevis upon the deep seas, did
with force and arms piratically enter, and the said
ship did take, and the course did change and alter, .
piratically, designing the ship and her loading to spoyle
with otlier false pirates. And on the 30th of June
the day follo^ving, did conspire to share and divide the
same, in the following manner.

Articles of agreement between us on board the ship
Cameleon, Nicholas Clough Commander.

All goods to be disposed of, and each man to have
his share. The Commander to have two shares and a
half, and the mate to have one share and a half, as for
the Doctor one share and a half. And the better to

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cany out your piratical designs you did take tlie ship
to the island of Bonaire and Curacoa, and there did
sell part of tlie cargo, and a]:>ont the 23(1 of August did
take the said ship to a certain place called Sandy Point
in the maritime Jurisdiction of New York. Against
the Peace of our Lord the King, etc.

Jury impanelled. Andrew Boon, John Inians, Rich-
ard Martin, Wm. Merritt, Wm. Cox, Edward Read,
John Rich, John Robinson, John Thurber, Paul Rich-
ards, Robert Schuyler, Jacobus Van Cortland t.

Adjortrned to next day.

Edvv^ard Starkey brought to bar, the rest remanded.

Nicholas Clough, sworn says, that he never saw the
prisoner but twice before he came on board. First at
one Mrs. Eversons, and when he was going to the Gov-
ernor for his Pass. That he never invited him, nor
knew when he came on. board, being drunk, says that
Starkey was made Quartermaster, and that he the said
Clough took the Sword into his hand as Captain, in-
tending to discover the piracy at the first Port. That
Daniel Kelly brought him the writing to sign, Threat-
ening him if he would not. That he sailed on June
2yth about 4 o'clock in the afternoone, but knows
not when the prisoners came on board, nor who altered
the course.

Being asked by the Prisoner, whether he did not
send his boat ashore for them. He answered " Noe."
The prisoner said that Nicholas Clough, the master,,
conspired with several to come on board, and told them
the ship and cargo was his own, and bargained with
the prisonei-s on shore on the 28th or 29th of June, that
they should go along with him, and that Daniel Kelly
came on shore and fetched them on board, and that
Clough made the agreement with all of them at Ever-
son's, and welcomed them on board.

Samuel Haywarr, sworn, says. That on the after-
noon they sailed from Nevis, the master sent his boat
ashore, the master said for some linnen, and at her re-
turn the prisoners and the rest came on board, but can-

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not say that they brought any arms. That the master
told him, that when the ship came to a place where it
would be a prize he would complain against the pris-
oners. That the prisoners ordered him to draw the
agreement, but he refused, and that John Copping
drew them, and he was forced by fear to sign them.
That he saw Starkey on shore in the master's company,
at Everson's. That he was in the cabin "when the pris-
oners came on Ijoard, and the master was on deck, and
no opposition was made by the mastei*. And that at
Curacoa the master did propose to dispose of the sugar
and did dispose of same.

John Griffin, sworn, says that he desired Captain
Clongh to give him a passage home to England. That
the l>oat Avas sent on shore by the mastei', and wheu
she returned the prisoner was one that came, and the
master welcomed them. He owns to his hand to the
writing, but says the master was with his sword in his
hands and threatened those that did not sio-n it. That
at Curacoa, a Jew came on board and took a sample
of the sugar.

Nicholas Dumaresq, s^vorn, says, that being at Cui'a-
coa the master told him that he found himself at sea,
the next morning after he went from Nevis, with more
men on board than he expected, and that he had a mind
to get a sloop and send them back, and that he told
him he intended to go to Jamaica, but Daniel Kelly
told him they were bound for London, but j)ut into
Curacoa to stop a leak.

John Watkins, sworn, says, lie knew of no agree-
ment between those men and the master. That he was
sent on shore in a boat witli the Doctor, John Kelly,
for what he knows not, and that when they came to
the ship, the master was on the Quarterdeck, with most
of the company.

Wni. Heath, says that the master sent the boat on
shore, and ^vdien the prisoner and the rest came on
board he welcomed them. That Henry Lewin pulled
him out of his cabin to sign the agreement, and the

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master threatened to set tliem on shore on an uninhab-
ited island if they refused, and that the sword was put
into the master's hand by John Kelly.

Albert Lawson says. That 3 fowling pieces, two
swords and a rapier were brought on board in the boat
when the prisoner came with the rest, and that he was
forced to sign the agreeiuent by the master.

Wm. Strother says, That he was sent on shore with
the boat, but knows of no agreement before with the
prisoner.

John Copping owns that he wrote the articles, by
the Captain's oi'der, in tlie Cabin.

John Reginald says that they were sworn by Cop-
ping.

George Petersen says, Nicholas Clough swore the
men, and had the sword in his hands, and that at Cura-
coa the master ordered him to make a leak in the ship,
and that Heath advised him to it.

On Friday, September 20th, the Jury bring in a
verdict of not guilty.

Page 315.— Wm. Heath gives a bond for ^62,000, to
take the ship Camelion to London, and to give true
information against Nicholas Clough. The accounts of
the ship ai*e examined and approved.

Page 317.— Court of Admiralty held on Thursday,
October 11, 1683, to determine the case between Ja-
cob and Isaac Melyn and Stephen Crego.

The complaint is for 22 pounds, 5 ounces of phate,
their share on board the sloop Pemaquid, of which
said Crego was master, in a late voyage to tlie Span-
nish wreck lying near the Bahama Islands.

The answer is that they came on boaid for a passage
to New York and never were a part of his com])any,
and denies that he is the detainer of the said plate.
Judgment of this Court, is that the defendant pay
to the plaintiffs four pounds of plate, and costs of
Court.

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Page 318. — Complaint of Frederick Pli ill ipse against
John Cornelisen. That on December 4, 1682, an
agreement was made between him and James Loper,
Jacob Melyen, Isaac JVIatyne and John Cornellisen
about a voyage to be made to a wreck on the Ba-
hama Islands, ^vith a brigantine called " Delaware
Merchant." It was agreed that Frederick Phillipse
should lit out the vessell with sufficient sails, anchors,
etc., and he was to have one fifth of what was got-
ten. Pursuant to this he fitted out the vessell and
made John Cornelisen master. It was also agreed
that whoever furnished provisions, etc., should have
twenty -four per cent, of what lie expended. Frederick
Phillipse furnished the same to the amount of 11,413
guilders. But the said John Coi'nelisen "having got
and acquired great profits " refused to pay the said
twenty-four per cent. He demands 2,285 guilders, 2
sty vers.

The defendant denies all claim, and says that he
has paid to said Frederick Phillipse 145 pounds of
plate with which he acknowledged himself fully sat-
isfied. Complaint was dismissed. The complainant
to pa}^ costs.

Piige 320.— Frederick Phillipse enters another com-
plaint against John Cornellisen, comj^laining that he
had sold certain anchors and cables to the amount of
£45, and refuses to account for the same.

In answer John Cornellisen says that he admits
that he went as master to the Spannish wreck, and
after he and his company had labored many days and
became very weak, and wishing to come away, he
did sell a certain old cable and anchor to a master
of a sloop then in company, for the I'eason that he
and his company by reason of theii' labor were so
weak that they " could not in no wise," get up the
anchor. But he denies that he got £45 for it. Or-
dered by the Court that the defendant pay £24 and
costs.

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Page 322. — Will of Jean Machet, New Rochelle.
Written in the Fi-encb lanouage. " Notre a3'de soit
an nom de Dieu, qui a fait La Ciel et La Terre." " I
Jean Machet, ship carpentei", born in the village of
Triibelcoll, and dwelling at Boiirdeaiix," " the said Ma-
chet being a fugitive from persecution, with his fam-
ily consisting of himself and Jeanne Thomas his wife,
and his childi-en Pierre, Jean, Jeanne, and Mariame,
having abandoned all their goods for their Religion
which they profess." He commits his soul to God the
father Almighty, maker of Heaven and Earth, and
makes his wife sole executrix and guardian of the
childi'en, with full disposal of all property " which we
have gained together with the labor of our hands and
the sweat of our l)row," and when the daughters come
to marriao;eable ao-e the mother is to arrano-e with
them what is proper without constraint.

Dated April 17, 1094. Witnesses, Thau vet G.
Cathoneau, Daniel Strang, Justice of the Peace.
Proved November 10, 1699.

Page 324. — Johanes Vats^Bkugh, New York, "Mer-
chant," " Being weake in body," leaves to 'wife Cath-
erine for life or during widhowhood, all estate real
and personal. But she is not to sell Avithout the con-
sent of the children, or the greater part of them, and he
makes her sole executor. " And whereas our daugh-
ter Elizabeth Rodenbergh, now wife of John Donald-
son of New Castle in Delaware, has due unto her out
of my estate the like proportion as her sister Lucretia
Rodenbergh has received in full of her proportion of
the estate of her father Lucas Rodenbergh, the ex-
ecutor is directed to pay the same, to be paid accord-
ing to the terms of a mari-iage settlement made be-
tween the said John Donaldson and Elizabeth his wife,
February 24, 169|. And whereas I have purchased
for my son Peter, a tract of land on Delaware river
next to the land of John Donaldson, the same is left
to him. He also leaves him £5 " in consideration

90 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

that he is my first born son." After his wife's de-
cease the i:)roperty is to go to the cliilclren, Elizal)eth
Donaldson "ni}^ wife's daughter by a former hus-
band," Helena, wife of Tennis DeKay, Anne, wife of
Andrew Graven raedt, Peter, Catharine, wife of Henry
Rensellaer, Johanes, and Mary wife of Stephen Rich-
ards. (No witnesses.) Proved , 1699.

Page 326. — Inventory of estate of Gerritt Jansen"
Roos. Taken by Daniel Provost, Sr., and Abraham
Gouvernenr, at request of Johanes Van Gelder and
Mr. Jacob Boelen, executors, September 15, 1698. 17
pieces of 8 at 17 pennyweights, ,£26 6s. 6r/., 14 pieces
of 16 1 pennyweights, £15 5s. l|c/., 19 Lyon dollars,
£5 4:8. Gd.

Page 327. — Inventory of estate of Fredrick Hen-
dickson De Boogh. Taken by order of Court of
Mayor and Aldei'men. February 12, 16 8|- " One old
decayed house, with lot thereto })elonging, being the
corner house and lot on the street called Heere
Gradt."

[NoTE.^ — ^The above lot is the south corner of Broad
and Beaver streets. — W. S. P.]

Page 328. — Henry Crevenraedt. Marcli the 11,
1699.' Blewfield in Jamaica (West Indies). "I
Heniy Cravenraedt considering the uncertainty of tliis
transitory life, doe leave and bequeathe unto Sarah
my wife all that I have in this world, till my children
come of age." Then two thirds of the estate to go to
them. Leaves to son Isaac a seal ring with a black
stone in it, marked H. G. Hopes that his Avife " will
be kind to the children and not rong them, but doe by
them as she will answer to God Almighty." (No
witnesses.)

John Nanfan, Esq., Lieutenant and Governor-Gen-
eral and Commander in Chief of the Province of New
York, etc. " Know yee that at New York the first

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day of 1699, before me the will of Heniy Crev-

enraedt was proved and allowed."

Page 329. — Memorandum of tlie Goods and chattels
found in being at the decease of Jean Maciiet, late
ship carpenter of New Rochelle, and left by him to
Jeanne Machet his widow as executor. 200 acres of
land, part of it low land, with 2 houses, one of them
built of stone, and the other is a frame house, both
standing l)y the water side. 1 ship upon the stocks
Avhich was not finished, by which the said Jeanne ^Ma-
chet has received j£25 of Colonel Caleb Heathcote.
One half of a sloop then at sea, which was sold at her
coming back, to Fi-ancis Vincent, by Peter Machet, the
son of Jean Machet, who received for the same the
value of £80.

Account of goods sold by Jeanne Machet. To An-
thony Lispenard a young negro boy £12. A negro
man £60. A negro w^oman £'-iO. Account of some
that Peter Machet has received since the death of his
father Jean Itlachet, for which he is accountable.
From Francis Vincent for ^ the sloop £80. ^ of the
cargo of Brazil wood £66. Rent of house and yard
3 months at £3 per month. Barrel of Tar 15s. Paid
for John Machet Jr. since the death of his father, to
Lewis Guion £5. To John Manning for charges in
the sickness and at the burial of said John Machet de-
ceased in Jamaica, Long Island £13.

Page 330. — Jacobus Ver Planck, New Yoi'k. " I
Jacobus Ver Planck of the city of New York, mer-
chant, being sound in health," Leaves to eldest son
Gulian £5 when he is of age. Leaves one half of all
estate, houses and lands to his wife Margaret, the
other half to his sons Gulian and Philip Ver Planck.
Makes his wife executor. " I appoint my brother Ste-
phanus Van Cortlandt and my brother Brandt Schuy-
ler, Trustees of my estate."

Dated November 27, 1695. Witnesses, Gerrit Van

92 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Inbroiigh, Andrew Lawrens, Benjamin Wynkoop.
Proved before the Goveraor, John Nanfan, November
10, 1699.

Page 332. — Jasper Smith, Flushing, "on Long
Island, alias Nassau. My wife is to have a comfort-
able living out of my estate for life, but if she remarry
then she shall have only £20." After the death of his
wife he directs his Plantation be sold, and the entire
estate to be divided among his three children John,
Judith and Hannah. " My will is that my son John
be careful and diligent and seeke to please his mother
and goe forth in her business and not grieve her." If
he does so he is to have £\0 more than the rest, but if
not, " and he bee careless and disobedient," then he is
to have £10 less than the rest. Makes his wife Mar-
garet, and his friends Hugh Cowperthwaite and Sam-
uel Bowne, executors, and John Wey and George
Langly overseers.

Dated " 17th day of the Eleventh month called Jan-
uary," 1695. Witnesses, John Ervlne, Edward Bur-
roughs, Wm. Fowler. Proved before Thomas Weekes,
Judge of Court of Common Pleas, and Daniel White-
head and Thomas Stanton Justices, March IG, 1G9|-.

Page 333. — Ralph Cordell, Gravesend. " I Ralph
Cordell, of Gravesend, yeoman, have by this Instru-
ment of Deed of Gift, of the cordial love and nat-
ui-al affection, I beare unto my wife Elizabeth, doe
by these presents absolutely deliver and freely give
all my estate, real and pei'sonal, to hej' and her heirs
after my decease. I engaging not to sell or diminish
it without the consent of Mr. Samuel Willson of
New York, merchant, and Mr. John Ryder of Mas-
peth Kills, Gent." Done in my dwelling house in
Gravesend, June 10, 1669. Witnesses Dirck Jans
Vandervliet, Jane Ridei', Theophilus Turford.

Acknowledged by the witnesses before John Spragg
Sr. December 7, 1683.

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 93

Page 337.— Gabriel Leggett, West Farms, A))ril
16, 1097. "Being very sicke," Leaves to wife Eliza-
beth all household goods. To son John Leggett " my
house, outhouses, orchards, lands and meadows iu the
Planting neck, and is that messuage that Thomas
Williams dwells upon, and was formei-ly my father in
law John Richardson's." Also 50 acres of woodland.
To son Thomas Leggett "my new dwelling house and
orchard and outhouses, with the upland and meadow
I bought of John Fergesen Sr. and Robert Manning,
and 5U acres of woodland lying within the bounds of
our Patent, and is ^ of 100 acres with his brother
John. To son Wm. Leggett, 100 acres of woodland
and 50 acres of meadow lying l^ehind the held within
the bounds of our Patent, with all the undivided
meadow that shall fall to my share, and also my house
and home lot, with the orchard thereon in the town of
Westchestei". Makes his wife executor. Legacies to
daughters Martha, Mary, Sarah, Alice, and Elizabeth.
Estate to be under the cai'e of his wife during life,
"due care being taken that nothing be wasted."
Makes his friends Samuel Haight of Flushing and
Samuel Palmer executors in Tiiist. Leaves to son
John " 30 acres of pasture adjoining the orchard I
have left to him."

Witnesses, Wm. Barnes, Joseph Havilaud, Edward
Collier. (Proved but no date given.)

Page 338. — Whereas John Wessells, of New York,
lately died intestate. Letters of Administration are
granted to his widow, Francentie. July, 1700. John
Nanfan, Governor.

JoiiANEs Van Brugh, Sr., New York, December
22, 1696, merchant, "being weake in body," "calling
to mind that all Flesh must yield unto Death." Leaves
all estate to wife Catrina during her life or widow-
hood. Whereas our daughter Elizabeth Rodenbergh,
now wife of John Donaldson, of New Castle in Dela-
ware, has due unto her the like proportion as her

94 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 1-3.

sister Lucretia Roclenbergli, as by lier jointure of mar-
riage with said John Donaldson dated March 29, 1691,
the same is to be paid. Leaves to son Peter Van
Brugh, a tract of land he has purchased for him, on
Delaware river, next to John Donaldson's, also £26 as
his first boj'n. Rest of estate to children, Elizabeth
Donaldson (his wife's child by a former husband),
Helena, wife of Teunis De Kay, Catrina, wife of Henry
Renssellaer, Anna, wife of Andrew Gravenroet, Jo-
hanes, and Mary, wife of Stephen Richai'ds. Proved
, 1700.

Page 341. — Richard Hawkins, New York, " mai'-
iner," " being in perfect health, but being bound for a
voyage to the Island of Barbadoes, and considering
the various accidents of life and the perils of the sea."
Leaves to " my loving friend Thomas Harwarden, of
New York, merchant," all estate and makes him ex-
ecutor.

Dated July 2, 1G98. Witnesses, Anthony Brock-
holls, Michael Hawdon, Matthew Plenor, John Taylor.
Proved , 1700.

Page 342. — Robert Codenham, " Late of Shadwell,
England, but now of New York, mariner." Leaves to
his wife, " now living at Shackley Wells in Shadwell,"
all estate for her own use and the education of the
children. Makes Richard Jones, of New York, sole
executor.

Dated November 23, 1688. Witnesses, George Heath-
cote, Thomas Clark, Edmund Buckmaster, George
Brewerton. Proved at Court of Record, New York,
December 4, 1088.

Inventory of estate of Robert Codenham, late mas-
ter of ship "Charles," January 28, 168-|. Cash,
£14. 14. 7.

Page 344. — -Robert Glover, Antigua, " mariner,"
being very sick. Leaves to his two sons, Robert and

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Thomas, " all my silver and gold, coyned and iii dust,"
To son Charles in Jamaica, £50. Makes Captain John
Perry, of Antigua, and Robert Allison executors, to
whom all the rest is left for the use of the children.

Dated at "Island St. Mary, nigh to the Island of
Madigascar," September 5, 1G97. Witnesses, Samuel

Taylor, Thomas Hall, Wm. Durhans. Proved ,

1700.

Francis Bassett, New York, " saylor," " being in
good health." Makes wife Mary Magdalen sole ex-
ecutor. If she many she is to have half of the estate,
the other half to the children {;not nanied^^ the oldest
to have £10 more than the rest.

Dated January 29, 166^. Witnesses, I. Vincent,
John Hain, John Davis, Giles Gaudineau. Proved
, 1700.

Page 345. — Jacob Smith, New York, " Turner," be-
ing by God's blessing in bodily health. Leaves to
wife Mary " my house and ground within this city, on
the east side of said city." As to my sons Michael
and Jacob, I leave to each of them 12 pence. To my
daughter (jiot named), 12 j^ence. Makes wife sole ex-
ecutor.

Dated August 10, 168G. Witnesses, Johanes Myer,
W^m. Ilol)inson. No date of proof.

Page 346. — Joiiisr Coesart, New York. "I, John
Coesart, merchant, and having the effects of my own
estate and others at a great distance from my own
kindred." Makes Mr. Duzell Van Seriton executor, to
dispose of all my goods and to return the proceeds to
the executors of my former will (evidently made in
England).

Dated April 25, 1700. Witnesses, Gerrit Van
Hoorn, Daniel Jamieson. Codicil, dated July 20,
1700, makes Jacob Van Cortlandt executor. W^ituesses,
Wm. Aerts, Daniel Jamieson, Richard Earl of Bello-

96 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

mont, Captain General and Governor, etc. To all to
whom these presents shall come, know yee that at Fort
William Henry, in New Yoi'k, the 30th day of July,
before me the last will of John Coesart, late of this
city, merchant, was proved and allowed, etc. July 30,
1700.

Page 347. — Richard Earl of Bellomont, Captain Gen-
ei'al and Governor, etc. To Captain John Corbett,
of New York, mariner. " Whereas Thomas Milton,
late of New York, merchant, did in his will appoint
his wife Christian (now also deceased) his executoi".
And whereas the said Christian has since the death of
said Tliomas Milton, intermarried with yon," the said
John Corbett is made administrator. September
28, 1700.

Page 348. — Inventory of estate of Frederick Hen-
dricks De Boog. Presented by Wm. Beekman, Octo-
ber 13, 1700. Total, £91 6s. Kichard Earl of Bello-
mont, Governor, etc. Know all men, that on the 25th
of Jul}^ 1700, came before John Harman, Esq., one
of the Justices of the Peace in the County of Ulster,
John Lawrence, administrator of the goods late of John
Evans and John Bosch, deceased, and did exhibit a
full account, etc. Quietus granted Noveml^er 13, 1700.

To making ye grave £2 2s. 2 coffins £9 lis. 6d.
To Bier £S 8s.

John Laurence for seeking and burial of the dead at
his house with loss of time £10. 5 old Roman Cath-
olick Books, 9s. 1 Bill of 136 Guilders £3 8s.

[Note. — The aV)ove named men appear to have ])een
drowned at the same time. W. S. P.]

Page 350. — John Pelletreau, New York. Li the
Name of God, Amen, the 10th day of December in the
yeai- of our Lord 1697, and in the 10th year of his
Majesty's Reign. I, John Pelletreau being si eke of

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body but of sound and perfect memory, Praise tlierefor
given to AUmigbty God, do make this my last will
and testament. Touching the disposition of all such
temporall estate as it has pleased Allmighty God to
bestow upon me. First I will that all my debts and
funeral charges be paid and discliarged. I leave to the
poor of the Frencli Congregation of New York the
sum of £4. To Mr. Peter Poyer, Minister of the
French Club the sum of £4. To Elias Pelletreau, my
nephew, all the tools that are employed about candle
makino; and vsdialebone cuttino". To John Pelletreau,
my nephew, £25. To Esther David, my niece, £25. I
leave all the rest of goods, houses, and lands to my be-
loved wife Magdalen Pelletreau, alias Magdalen Vin-
cent, whom I make sole executor.

Witnesses, Augustus Grassett, P. Legrand, G. Gau-
dineau, Kichard Earl of Bellomont, Governor, etc.
Know ye that on the 10th day of November, 1700,
the last will and testament of John Pelletreau, was
proved, etc.

Page 351. — Account of estate of Edward Action,
April '21, 1700, by Nicholas Jamain. f !)rigantine
"Antigua" £400. Dischai-ge granted to Nicholas
Jamain, December 18, ITOO,

Inventory of estate of Sarah and Cornlis Jacobs,
upon request of Sarah Van Vendon : 33 Spanish Pis-
toles at 24s, £40. 2s; 2 Guineas at 28s, £2 IHs ; 2 Ara-
bians at 12s, £1. 4s ; 23 Arabian pieces of silver at 18d
each ; 54 Bank Dollars, 6s 9d each ; Gold, £5 per ounce ;
Wrought plate, 7s per ounce; 1 Watch, £4; Silver hilted
sword, £3. 10s Total, £l,953 lUs. August 25, 1700

Page 352. — Probate of Will of Adrian Van
ScHAACK, January 12, 170^

Page 353.— Inventor}' of estate of John Coesart,
December 23, 1 700. By John Barberie, Stephen De-

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lancy, Kip Van Dam. Total, 9,196 gniklers. A very
long list of goods of all sorts, and very long list of
debts due to him.

Page 357. — Adrian Van SciiaacKj New York. See
Appendix.

Page 359. — Stephanus Van Cortlandt, New York.
" In the name of God, Amen. Know all men l)y these
presents that I Stephanus Van Cortlandt, of the city
of New York, merchant, being distempered in body,
but of good sound and perfect memoiy." Leaves to his
eldest son, Johanes Van Cortlandt, "all that neck and
part of my land on the east side of Hudson's river at
the entering of the Highlands over against a certain
place called Haverstroo, and is known by the Indian
name of Menagh. Being separated from my other
lauds on that side of the river, called Appamapagh by
a certain creeke called Menagh, and bounded on the
other side by that creek that runs between my said
land and the land of Ryck Abi-amse and others to-
gether with the meadow on said neck, and all the
buildings." All the rest of my houses, lands, meadows,
etc., are to be divided among my 11 children, viz. Jo-
hanes, Margaret, Ann, Oliver, Mary, Philip, Stephen,
Gertrude, Elizabeth, Katharine and Cornelia. He
leaves to each of his children who are not already pro-
vided for in that manner, a lot of ground in the city
of New York, for the building of a convenient dwell-
ing house, and to each of his children not already pro-
vided foi', £150. Makes liberal provision for support
of his wife Gertrude, and makes her executor. Makes
" My brother Jacobus Van Cortlandt, my brother Rob-
ert Schuyler, and cousin Wm. Nicolls," guardians of
children.

Dated April 14, 1700. Witnesses, Rip Van Dam
John Abeel Richard Staats, Andrew Teller, Jr. Proved,
January 7, l70f^.

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Page 362. — This Indenture, made this 23d of Sep-
tember, 1697, between Shuart Olplierts and Ilelike
Cloppei', widow of Cornelius Clopper, late of this city,
blacksmith. The said Shnart Olpherts agrees that
he will, before the first day of October next, " marry
and take to wife, the said Helike Clopper, if the law
of the Church will permit the same, and she the said
Helike Clopper shall consent thereto." And the said
Helike Clopper also agrees to marry the said Shuart
Olpherts. In consideration of this, he agrees that if
she survive him, his executors shall pay to her .£150,
in full of all dower rio-hts. And she o^rants to him
durmg his life, "a certain house and lot of ground on
which she now dwells, being the corner of Maiden
Lane fronting to Queen street, and ranging Avith
Maiden Lane as far as the west side of the next lot
adjoining to her garden." If he remarries then the
house and lot shall go to her children. And she is to
retain full control of all the rest of her property, and
to dispose of it by will or otherwise.

Page 363. — Helike Clopper, l^ew York, October
14, 1700. Helike Clopper " late widow of Cornelius
Clopper ; being sicke." " Whereas my husband Shuart
Olpherts hath with me signed certain deeds, at my in-
stance, for the Vjetter satisfaction of purchasers and
my children, my children are to give him security to
he held harmless in the same." Leaves all the rest of
estate to her children or their heirs, namely ^ to the 3
children of my eldest son Johanes Clopper, Eightie,
Cornells and Anatjie. ^ to my son Cornells Clopper.
^ to my daughter Margaret, wife of Olphert Shuarts.
|- to Catalina, wife of Jolm Stevens. -|- to Peterneb,
wife of Albertus Van de Water. ^ to Dinah, wife
of Wm. Cooley. My son in law Olphert Shuarts
is to have the ground adjoining his lot as far as
Nicholas Autom Bogart's land extendeth. Proved
, 1700.

Witnesses, Zacharias Sickles, Wm. Huddlestone.

100 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Inventory of estate of Helike Peters, wife of Slmart
Olpherts. Gold £48, 8, 7

Page 365. — Anne Richbell, Maraoroneck, " Gentle-
woman " " My body to be buried in decent and comely
burial, at discretion of Col. Caleb Heathcote and Mr.
E,ich]).ell Mott and Lieut. John Horton, whom I make
executors. Leaves to daughter Elizabeth £80 and my
gold ring with an emerald stone in it. To daughtei'
Annie £60, and gold chain. To my thi'ee grand daugh-
ters, Ann Gedney, Mary Williams, and Mary Mott, each
£40. To grand daughter Mary, my l)iggest gold ring.
To son in law, James Mott, £10, and to his son James
Mott, Jr., £15. To the rest of my gi'and children, by my
two daughters Mary and Elizabeth, not above named,
£10. Mentions "my grand children, James and Adam
Mott."

Dated April 1, 1700. Witnesses, John Worham,
Jonathan Lluestis, Obadiah Palmer. Proved, Felu'u-
ary 19, l70f

Page 368. — James Graham, Westchester, June 12,
1700. " My body to be decently buried in the New
York burying place, by my deceased wife," at the dis-
ci'etion of my loving friends, Mr. Robert Livingston
and Mr, Thomas Codrington, whom I appoint execu-
tors. Directs all debts to be paid, " especially one leg-
acy of £50 given to my son Augustine by his grand-
father, and £50 given to my daughter Isabell by her
grandmother, having been received by me." Gives
full power to executors to sell houses and lands. Rest
of estate to children Augustine, Isabel, Mary, Sarah,
• Margaret and John.

Witnesses, James Emott, Wm. Vesey, Philip French,
James Inyan.

By the Hon. Wm. Smith, Esq., President, Peter
Schuyler, Abraham De Peyster, Samuel Staats, Robert
Livingston, Robert Walters, and Thomas Weaver, of
our Council, on whom ye Administration of ye Gov-

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 101

ernment is devolved upon ye death of ye Earl of Bello-
mont, and ye absence of ye Lieutenant Governor.

Whereas at New York, on the 3d of April instant,
tlie will of James Graha^i was proved and allowed.
The above named executors are confii'med, April 3,
1700.

Page 369. — Inventory of estate of Joseph West.
Cash, gold and silver, £4??V>. Plate 25 ounces sold at
6s 6d per ounce. 50 ounces of plate sold at 6s per
ounce. Funeral expenses, £24. 4s. Total inventory,

£813.

Page 370. — Papers recorded at request of Rev. Wra.
Vesey. 1st Certificate in Latin, from Henry, Bishop
of London, stating that on August 2, 1697, he ordained
Wm. Vesey as Deacon. 2nd, Certificate in Latin, that
on August 2, 1697, Wm. Vesey ^vas ordained as Pres-
bytei'. 3d, That on the same date, the said Wm. Vesey
took the oath to conform to the Liturgy of the Church
of England. 4th, Certificate of Governor Benjamin
Fletcher, that on March 13, 1698, liev. Wm. Vesey de-
clared in Trinity Church his assent and consent to all
things in the Book of Common Prayei-.

These documents are printed in full in the " History
of Trinity Church Parish " by Rev. Morgan A. Dix, to
which the reader is referred.

Page 371." — By Hon. Wm. Smith, Esq., President and
Council. Whereas at New York on the 9th of May
last, the will of John Morse was presented, and John
and Peter Berrian being made executors. They are
approved and confirmed, 1700.

John Morse, Newtown. " Being sicke and weake."
Leaves all estate to his youngest brother Seth Morse
of Dedham. Makes John Brian and Peter Berrian ex-
ecutors.

Dated October 16, 1700. Proved before John Coe,
Samuel Edsall, Content Titus May, 5, 1701.

102 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Page 872. — John Nanfaii, Lieut. Governor, Com-
mander in Chief, etc. Know ye that at New York on
the 22d day of May, 1701, the last will of Jellis Man-
DEViLLE of New York was presented and proved.

Jellis Mandeville, New York. ''I, Jellis Mande-
ville of Greenwich, in the city of New Yoi-k, being of
sound and perfect health." Leaves to wife Elsie all es-
tate during widowhood, " I give to my son Hendi'ick
Mandeville, in preference to all other gifts and in
regard of his l)eing my eldest son, all that my farm in
Queens County, in the jurisdiction of Hempstead,"
with houses, learns, etc. To son David, in consideration
of his great services, my negro Peter and £50." All
the rest of estate is left to his children. Hendrick,
David, Tryntie, wife of Cornells Jansen Secum (?),
Helike, wife of Lawrence Johnson, Geritie, wife of
Peter De Milt, and Gertrude, wife of John Meetham.
I specially command tliat my farm or Bowery at
Greenwich be sold with the horses, etc., to the highest
bidder of my childi'en and the money to be divided.
Makes wife Elsie, sole excutor.

Dated September 15, 1696. Witnesses, Symon
Brestede, Samuel Bayard.

Page 374.— Wm. Tellee, Se., New York. " Mer-
chant." This 19th day of March, 1698. Leaves to
his eldest son Andrew, £500, in consideration of his
birthright or primogeniture. To son William, 20
merchantable beavers at 12 shillings each. To Anna
Margartie, the daughter of my son Jacob, deceased,
20 shillings, and no more, "for good and sufficient
reasons I have for soe doing." To daughter-in-law
Susanah Brockholst and to my daughtei* Janake
Schuyler, of their mother's poi'tion, the quantity of 85
beavers a,t 12 shillings each. Leaves to children
Andrew, Helena Rumbout, the two child i-en of my
daughter Mary Van Allen, deceased, Elizabeth Van-
der Pool, William, John and Janake Schyler, all the

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 103

wrought silver whicli my present wife found at the
time of her marriage. Legacies are to be paid after
the death of his w-ife Mary, and the i-est of estate to
be divided among the persons above named. Mentions
former conveyance of a piece of land in New York,
to his son Caspar, which he repudiates, and any of his
children claiming under it, are to be cut off from
inheritance. Makes son Andi'ew executor.

Witnesses, Johnes Kip, Peter liychman, Johanes
Kierstede. Proved, May 23, 1701.

Page 376. — Nicholas Dumaresq, New York, "Marl
iier," Leaves all estate to be divided among his chil-
dren Sarah, Nicholas, Jacob and John, and especially
that estate which is due me from my fathei", Peter Du-
maresq, and my mother Mary in the island of Guerne-
sey, in the parish of St. Saviour's, Children all under
age. Makes Thomas Noel, Jacol)US Van Cortlandt
and Jacob Moyle executors. Eldest son Nicholas to
have j650 more than the rest.

October 21, 1G98. Witnesses, Samuel Myndert,
Adrian Hooglant, John Stevens, Proved, May 30, 1701,

Page 377, — Inventory of estate of Joseph Holt,
£66.

Inventory of estate of Daniel Hooper, Barbadoes.
February 22, 1700. Captain Jeremiah Tothill, ad-
ministrator,

Henry Ryche, Kings Co, Leaves to eldest son
Jacob Ryche, " 12 shillings in lieu of his double por-
tion, and in consideration of several benefits already
receiv^ed." To daughter Gertrude, "a double poi'tion in
consideration that she is defective and simple in mind,"
To wife Yd a, all goods, houses and lands, but she is
bound to maintain the children. After her decease all
to go to children, Jacob, Hendrick, Ryche, Yda, Ger-
trude and Janetie,

Dated December 13, 1689, Witnesses, Englehardt
Lott, Jacobus Van Ecklen, Petei' Delaney. Proved,
June 26, 1701.

104 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Page 380. — Inventory of estate of Wm. Teller.
Taken by his wife, Mary Tellei', August 1, 1701.
"45,537 guilders, 7 sty vers, Wampum value, which be-
ing reduced to English money amounts to £1138, 8^, 8"^."

Page 387.— Inventory of estate of John Ccesart.
December 23, 1700.

Page 391. — Joseph Smith, New Yoi-k. Leaves ^
of his property to wife Mary, and the other half to
daughter Ann.

Dated May 24, 1701. Proved, April 14, 1702.

Page 392. — Inventoiy of estate of James Graham,
at Morrisania, April 20, 1701, made by Captain Brandt
Schuyler, Wm. Meritt and John Bussing.

Page 393. — Inventory of estate of Captain Nicho-
las DuMARESQ, June 12, 1701.

Page 394. — Edmund Andross, Esq., Governor, etc.
Whereas Cornells Jacobsen, had at the time of his
death, goods and chatells, etc., his widow Christian
Van der Grift, is made administrator. November 20,
1680.

Page 395. — Nathaniel Silvester, Sijelter Island.
" Whereas I am the true owner of one half of all that
Island, whereon I no-w dwell, formei'ly called Manlian-
seck Ahequaskeomack, and now Shelter Island, and
one half of the joint stock, negroes, etc., and also one
half of another island called Robins island. I hereby
bequeath to my wife Grizell Silvester, Fi'ancis Brinly,
James Floyd, Isaac Arnold, Lewis Morris and Daniel
Gould, tlie said one half of the island. Also the
other half or such parts as may ])e due me from my
brother Constant Silvester and Thomas Middleton, by
reason of the great disbursements made l)y me, and by
reason of the confiscation of one half the island l:>y the
Dutch man of War, and the l)ill of sale given to me.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 105

The said Commander sending one of liis men of War to
Shelter Island, where the Captain landed, with about
hfty soldiers, taking possession of the one half claimed
by Constant Silvester and Thomas Middle' on. And to
strike the greater dread in my family, they beset my
house, the better to obtain the money, which they
forced from me and my wife.

The same is given in trust for the benefit of his wife
during life, to enjoy the dwelling house w^ith the gar-
dens, etc., and about 40 acres of land bounded with
the creek on the west, north by a gully and spring of
meadow. Also £100 yearly as settled u])on her by a
deed, left in the hands of my brother Wm. Codding-
ton of Rhode Island. She is to take care of the chil-
dren and they are to be dutifuU to her. Leaves the
Planting field behind the orchai'd, 40 acres, and the
Planting field called Mananduck, 25 acres, "to all my
sons." Kest is left to his son Giles Silvester. Makes
arrangement that his brother Joshua Silvester shall
be properly maintained. Legacies to son Nathaniel,
daughters Patience, Elizabeth, Ann, Mercy, and sou
Benjamin. To son Peter land at Tom's Creek and
mill. To son Giles all land at Plum Gut. To sons
Nathaniel and Silvester " my 3 shares of land in the
new country near New Jersey to the Avestward." To
sons Constant and Benjamin the land and orchard
which I have at Southold, and my land on Block Isl-
and, Makes wife Grizell, brothei'-in-law Francis Brinly,
son-in-law James Floyd, my cousin Isaac Arnold, Lewis
Morris and Daniel Gould executors.

Dated 19th of the month called March, 1698.
Witnesses, John Collins, Ann Collins, Peter Aldrich,
Jacques Guillitt.

Page 400. — Anthony Wright, Oyster Bay, makes
his sister Alse Crabb, of said town, executor and
leaves her his whole estate except the following Leg-
acies. To his brother NichoLas Wright os. and to his
wife Ann the same, and to Ins son Cale]> 2s. 6cl To

106 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Kebecca Frost, Sarali Lattin, John Wrin:Lt, Gideon
Wright, Elizabeth Wright his wife, Adam Wright
and his w^ife Mary, Job Wi'ight, Mary Andrews,
Jacob Townsend and wife Elizabeth, Lidia Wright,
Richard Crab, 2s. Gd. each. To Isaac Doty, a cow.

Dated 20th of 3d month (May), 1673. Proved at
Court of Sessions at Jamaica, December 8, 1680.

Page 401. — Richard Crab, Oyster Bay. " Oyster
Bay this 5th day of Second month 1680." " This de-
clares unto all that it may in any way concerne, that I
Richard Crab of Oyster Bay, l^eing sicke and weake,
and know not how the Lord may deal with me.
Therefore while my understanding may remain, for
settlino; mv estate in Peace." Leaves to his dauo-hter
in law Lide Wiight, " my house and Home lot on the
east side of Samuel Andrews house lot," the way being
between, and all the common rights that belong to
said house lot, with one share of meadow in Great
Meadow. To John Townsend, son of James Town-
send, of Oyster Bay, my whole share of Land on Hogg
Island, Leaves the rest of his estate to his wife Alse
Crab, and makes her executor, and Matthew Ryer and
Henry Townsend, Sr., overseers.

Witnesses Anthony Wright, John Johns. Proved at
Court of Sessions held in Jamaica, June 9, and con-
firmed, December 30, 1680. E. Andross.

Pao-e 402. — John Skidmore, Jamaica. "The last
will and Testament of John Skidmore, who through
God's mercy having my sences perfectly about me, yet
not knowing ho\v it may please God to deal Avitli me,
I commit my soul to God, and for preventing of future
danger do dispose of my estate as folio weth." Leaves
to his 5 children all his estate both in the town of
Jamaica, and £50 given by my father Thomas Skid-
more of Fairfield in New England, and gives his eld-
est son John full power to recover the same. Men-
tions " my two youngest children Josej^h and Abigail."

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 107

"The black horse given by my wife to the 4 boys, to
be equally divided between them " {tvife deceased, name
not giveri). Makes Joseph Smith, Sr., and Daniel
Whitehead, overseers.

Witnesses, Samuel Kuscoe, Edward Borrows. Proved
at Court of Sessions, held in Jamaica, July 9, and
confirmed December 30, 1G80. E. Andross.

Inventory taken by Robert Ashman and Thomas
Oakley, July 7, 1680. The Housing and land at home
£60, the land and meadow at Hayters, £-10. I'he 10
acre lot and other land £20. Joseph Smith, Daniel
Whitehead, John Hinds.

Page 402. — Sybout Claasen, New York. [Ihis will
is written after the ancient Dutch form.] On the
10th day of February in the year 167f appeared be-
fore me Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public, Sibout
Claasens being sick, and his wife Susannah Jans, of
indiferent health, but l)oth of perfect memory. Both
declare that " of real love and affection durino- the
time of their matrimony shown to each othei", and l^y
the blessing of God yet to be shown." Each be-
queaths his share of the estate to the survivor. They
leave to the Deacons of the Dutch Church for the
poor, 100.0 guilders, wampum value. After their
death the estate is to go to her two children by her
late husband Arent Teunisen, viz. Susannah, wife of
Reynier Williamson, and Weyntie, wife of Simon
Barentz.

Witnesses, Evert Petei'sen, Sybert Jansen. Ti-ans-
lated from the Dutch by Nicholas Bayard. Proved at
Court of Recoid, New York, February 8, and confirmed
and administration given to Susannah Jans the sur-
vivor, February 16, 1680. Anthony Brockholls.

Page 404. — Gertie Rutgers, New York. [Dutch
form.] Before me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary. On the
11th of June in the year 1680, appeared Gertie Rut-
gers, wife of Gerritt Huygens De Kleyn, being sick.

108 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

She makes her son Rutgers Geritts Huygens, to be her
sole and universal heir. Her husband is to have the
use of estate for the maintenance of her son till he is of
age. Makes her husband, Hnygen Barents De Kleyn,
her father-in-law, and Leander Huygens, her brother-
in-law, overseers.

Witnesses, Warner Wessels, Dirck Teunisen, Henry
Carmer. Translated by Nicholas Bayard. Proved,
July 18, 1680.

Page 405. — Inventory of estate of Wm. Lawrence,
Flushing, The neck of land called Tews neck, with
housing, orcliards and meadows, £1,250, Two 50
acie lots at Whitestone, £60. 50 acre lot. No, 13,
£20, The 50 acre lot in Newtons neck £15, 10
4 acre lots lying at the Town, with all housing,
orchards, etc., £60. 640 acres lying adjoining to
Sunk meadows, eastward, and also running west to
the Fresh Pond, and north to the Sound, and south to
the path that goes to John Goldin's house, £150. ^
share of salt meadow at Towns end, and 2 shai'es of
fresh meadow, one at Grays, and the other in the
middle meadow, £10, 1 share of salt meadow at
Terrys Point, £30, 6 shares of meadow at West-
chester. 3 shares of meadow in the New Found
Passage, £3. 3 shares of meadow in Hunt's cove, £16.
1 share of salt meadow at Head of the bay, £16, one
negro, John, £50, negro Andrew, £40; 10 negroes in
all. One English boy called by the name of Bishop,
for a year and some months service, £5. 32 oxen,
£160. 46 cows. 17 Hoi'ses.

The inventory is very lengthy, showing great wealth
and high social station. Total, £4,032. Taken by
Richard Cornell, John Bowne, John Lawrence, Abm.
Whearly. Elizabeth Lawrence and Wm. Lawrence,
administrators, made oath to the same in presence of
Governor and Council, November 18, 1680.

Page 411.— Rut Moyne, New York. "Of the
Parish of Ash in the County of Kent, England.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 109

Mariner." Leaves legacies to Jonathan Woods of Port
Royal. Joan Wills, wife of Samuel Wills of Wap-
ping clocks, London. Adry, ^vife of John Sharpe of
New York and Mary Johnson, her daughter, for care
taken of him in sickness, and Thomas Lewis. Rest of
his estate to his mother Elizabeth Moyne widow of his
father, Thomas Moyne, but if not living then to his
bi'othei's and sisters {not named)^ " my ship called the
"Brothers Adventure."

Dated August 20, 1679. Witnesses, Wm. Berham,
John Tudor. ' Proved 12th of , 1681.

Page 412. — Sigismuis^d Lucas, New Yoi-k (Dutch
form). Before me Wm. Bogardus, Notary, on Septem-
ber 17, 1673, on Sunday evening about S o'clock, ap-
peared Sigismund Lucas, and Gertrude van Bulderen
joined in maii'iage. "The testator being sick in Ijed
but with his wife l>eing sound in body and walking uj)
and down." He leaves to his daughter Maria Lucas
begotten by Engell)ertie his former wife, 400 guilders,
wampum value. Of the rest of the estate he leaves
one half to his wife, and the other half to his daugh-
ter, who is underage. Makes Barent Carten and Ray
Crosvelt " his neighbors and good friends " overseers.

Witnesses Jacob Abramse, Hendrick Hendrichs Van
Reegnan. Proved before Capt. Wm. D3'er xind rest of
Council, April 26, 1681.

Letters of administration, on estate of Oeadiah
Palmer of Westchestei". Granted to " his brothers
John Palmer and Wm Barnes," May 27, 1681. Speaks
of him as " their late brother."

Page 413. — Letters of administration on estate of
Peter De Nys of New York, granted to Greetie his
wife, July 15, 1681.

Letters of administration on estate of Robert Ryder
of New York, granted to Cornelius Hendrichsen and

110 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Abraham Corbett and James Matthews, as principal
creditors, July 18, 1681.

Pao-e 414. — Letters of administration on estate of
Thomas Lovell of New York, granted to Cornelias
Hendricks, principal creditor, August 30, 1681.

Will of Stoeffel Johnson" Abeel and Heeltie his
wife, of Albany. (Written in Dutch form.) Decem]>er
4, 1678, appeared ])efore Adrian Van Elpenden, Notary
Public, resident in New Albau}^, Stoeffel Johnson
Abeel, and Heeltie Johnson joined in matrimony, be-
ing both in good health. All estate is left to the sur-
viv^or for life, and then to children Mairdalen aijed 17,
Maria aged 14, Johanes Abeel aged 11, and Elizabeth
aged 7. " The said Magdalen being already married,"
and has had given to her, one bed and 50 wliole Bea-
vers. They exclude the Lords Orphan Masters from
all management, and " do not desire them to meddle
with the government of the children." The survivor
and their brothers in law Cornelis Van der Pool, and
Adrian Gerritts Popendorf, are made overseers.

Witnesses, John Verbeck, Leendert Philipsen.
Proved October 14, 1681.

Page 416. — Letters of administration on estate of
Richard Hall, "lately drowned." Granted to Hanah
Hall, widow, November 2, 1681.

Letters of administration on estate of Thomas Pal-
mer "lately drowned." Granted to Thomas Olive,
November i^, 1681.

Page 417. — Barnabas Horton, Southold. " I Bar-
nabas Horton of Southold, finding many distempers
daily grooving upon me." Leaves to eldest son Joseph
10 sheep, to what he formerly had as his full portion.
To second son Benjamin, 10 sheep, to what he formerly
had, as his full portion. To eldest daughter Hannah
Trevalle, 10 sheep as her full portion. To Joseph

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. m

Conckling, son of my daughter, Sarah Conckling, 5
sheep. To my 3d daughter Mary Budd, 5 sheep. To
my third son, Caleb 1 horse and i of all my right in
Aceabauk to what he hath in possession at Coi'chaug
for his full portion. To my fourth son Joshua, all my
house, land, and meadows, orchards, and Commons of
pasture which was mine and is now in his possession,
and i of ray meadow and upland within the bounds of
Aceabauk, and all my meadow at Oyster Ponds. To my
fifth son Jonathan, all my dwelling house, barn, home
lots and meadow and all the rest of the real estate,
except that the new house shall be for the use of Mary,
my wife, during her life, and she is to have the third
bushel of all grain, and he is " to winter and summer
for her four cows." To youngest daughter Mercy
Youngs 4 cows and bed and bed clothes. Makes wife
IMary executor.

Dated May 10, 1680. Witnesses, Jonas Holdsworth,
Kichard Benjamin. Proved at Court of Sessions held
in Southampton March 4, and confirmed November 18,
1681.

Inventory. Land and Housing £200, 7 oxen, £30,
5 cows, £12, 16 horse kind, £24, 90 sheep, £35. Total
amount £405. Taken by John Corwin, John Carey,
Benjamin Youngs.

Page 418. — Letters of administration on estate of
Thomas Topping of Southampton. Granted to wife
Hannah, November 18, 1681.

Liventory taken. May 6, 1681, by John Jessup, Ed-
ward Llowell, Samuel Johns and John Howell. Home
lot 20 acres, £100, Housing, £70, 7 acres of land in
Great Plain, £14, 6 acres at Captain's Neck, £21, 6 acres
at Llalseys neck and 1 acre in Ca])tains neck, £37, 3
acres in Coopers neck, £10 10s. 25 acres at Little
Worth, £62. 40 acres at Sagapanack, £70. Meadow at
Quaquanantuck and Seponaek, £23, " 1 Hour glasse."
Total amt, £703 14. 6 Approved at Court of Sessions
held in Southold June 8, 1681. John Howell, Clerk.

112 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Page 419. — Letters of administration on estate of
Henry Pierson, Southampton, granted to his widow
Mary Pierson, November 18, 1681.

Inventory. Wearing aparall, £21. His books, £6
19s. House and land adjoining, £350, Close at Old
Town, £100. Close at Littleworth, £120. Land in
Great and Little Plains, £QQ. Land in Hog neck, £13.
Total amt, £1276.

[Note. — Henry Pierson was Town Clerk of South-
ampton for many years. His house lot is where the
Presbyterian Church now stands, and it extended east
to Old Town street or lane. W. S. P.]

Page 420. — -Letters of administration on estate of
Thomas Harris, Boston, granted to Adam Winthrop,
and John Foster of Boston, merchants, and Isaac
Arnold of Southold, as attorney for the rest of the
creditors, January 9, 168L

Page 421. — John Adams, New York, " mei'chant"
Leaves all of his estate to his "loving kinsman Rich-
ard Carr," in care of his executors, till he comes of
age. Makes John Delavall executor.

Dated October 10, 1681. Witnesses, Cousseau,
Francis Duval, Wm. Haines. Proved, Februnrv 14,
1681.

Inventorv of estate of Nathaniel Silvester, Shel-
ter Island. 280 pounds of Pewter, £14. Turkey
wa'ought carpet, £1 10s. ^ of Shelter Island, £700.
Housing, £150. Farm at Plum Gut, £30. 6 acres on
Block Island, 12s. Pair of mill stones, 10s. Total
amt, £1393. Taken by John Budd, John Tattle,
James Holdsworth, John Booth.

Page 423. — Letters of administration on estate of
AssER Levy, granted to Maria his widow April, 24,
1682.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 113

Letters of administration on estate of Obadiah
Smith, of Smithfield (Smithtown), granted to his
father Richard Smith, Api-il 24, 1682.

Inventor}'. Farm on west side of Nissequogue river,
£100, 5 cows, 2 oxen £22, 10s Total, £143.

[Note. — Obadiah Smith was the youngest son of
Richard Smith the Patentee of Smithtown.]

Letters of administration on estate of Daniel Hal-
SEY of Southampton, granted to Joanna, his widow,
April 24, 1682.

Page 424. — Inventory. Land at liome 52 aci'es,
£208; House and barn, £140; Wood close toward
Cobs Pound, 20 acres, £44 ; Smith's lot at the Town,
£40 ; Land at Sagaponack, 33|- acres, £66 ; 1 acre
at Halseys neck, £5 ; 2 Gin acies, £4, 9® ; 25 acres
at Seven Ponds, £37, 10®; 20 acres at Scuttle Hole,
£20 ; Meado\v at Quaquanautuck, Seopouack and on
the Beach, £5. Total, £994.

Page 425. — Wm. Iigssp:LL, Southampton. " Being
in perfect strength." Leaves to his two sons, Oliver
and William, all lands and meadows in Southampton
and a £50 right of commonage. Makes wife Elizabeth
executor, and " my beloved brother Obadiah Rogers,"
overseer, and " to see after my children and their
land."

"A jury impanelled for inquest upon the death of
Wm. Russell, are as followeth, Mr. Joseph Fordham,
Arthur Howell, Mr. Eedes, Obadiah Rogers, John
Foster, Thomas Cooper, Edward Howell, Isaac Wil-
nian. Job Sayi-e, Wm. Hackelton, Obadiah Rogers,
Jr., and Fi-ancis Sayi-e. In the behalf e of the Con-
stable, the verdict of the jury is that the water is the
cause of his death. He was drowned, and noe other
meanes but by God's Providence, he came thereby to
his ende."

114 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Page 426. — Wm. FrrniAisr, East Hampton. " Being
of perfect mind." Makes his wife Margaret, executor.
Leaves to eldest son, Enoch, " my close east of the
Towne, next to Wm. Barnes lot." Also a Seven
acre lot on the Eastern Plain, by Hook Pond, also my
lot at Indian Well, and the ^ of my last Division of
land lying northwest from the Town, being wood land.
Also a piece of meadow at the north west, and 1 piece
of meadow at Accobonack by John Toppings, on one
side and goodman Bishops on the other, and ^ of my
Comniona2:e both at Town and at Montauk.

Leaves to son Samuel, "my House lot in Town
where I live, with all the housing," also my 7 acre lot
on Western Plain, also 14 acres being f of my last
Division, lying north west from the Towne, on the
south east side of said lot, also my piece of meadow
lying south of the lot I gave to my son Enoch, and a
piece of meadow lying east of the Great Ci-eek at
Accabonack, and h of my Commonage at To^wn and at
Montauk. Leaves the remainder of estate to his wife
during life and to children, Enocli, Samuel and
Hannah, and to my grandchild, the daughter of my
daughter Martha, deceased, if she continue with my
wife. Makes son Samuel, executor, and Mr. Thomas
Baker and Mr. Thomas James, overseeis.

Dated December 11, 1678. Witness, Thomas
Baker.

Page 427. — Inventory. Taken by the Constable
and Overseers. House and buildings, £78. Out
land, 40 acres, £30. Total amount, £215. Benjamin
Couckling, Constable, Jeremiah Conckling, Thomas
Osborne, John Stretton, Overseers.

Pao;e 428. — Letters of administration on estate of
Kalph HuTciiiNSOisr, granted to Wm. Darvall and
James Matthews, Principal creditors, June 20, 1682.

Will of Ralph Hutchinson, Newcastle, Delaware.
Leaves to the wife of Captain Nicolls, a bill due him

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 115

from Daniel Sullivan of Fairfield. Leaves small
leo-acies to Peter Ali'ich, Wessell Alricli, John Og-le's
two sons, James Willis, Thomas Wolaston, John
Darby, the daughters of Mr. Semphill. Leaves to his
brother Robert Hutchinson, land at Poplar neck.
Leaves to his uncle, John liedford, 4,000 pounds of
tobacco, and a plantation at Christian creek, for use
of his sister, if not sold. Leaves to his brother the
rest of the Patent that is assigned over to me from
Benjamin Nettleship, purchased out of Major Fen-
wick's Colony. In case of his death it is to go " to
ray brother and sister in Old England." Mentions
father and mother, but not named. Makes Peter
Alrichs, James Williams and Thomas Wolaston, exec-
utors.

Witnesses Wm. Still, Tyman Slider, Ph. Peacock.

Page 429. — Lettei's of administration on estate of
Wm. Willson of New York, granted to his widow
Catharine, June 22, 1682.

Page 430. — David JociiE^isEisr, New York. (Made
in Dutch form.) Before Matthias DeVoz, Notary
Public, on the 20th of July, 1682. David Jochemsen
and Christian Cappoens, his \vife. He leaves to her
all of his estate, and makes her his sole executoi*. She
leaves to him one half of her estate and the other half
to her daughter Maria Hays, " begotten of her former
husband Jacob Hay." The husl)and is to remain in
possession of the whole till the daughter is of age.
The husband is to have the household effects, and one
gold chain and two gold rings.

Witnesses, Nicasius De Sille, Abm Slattei*. Proved,
July 7, 1682, and Letters of administration granted to
the widow Christians Cappoens, July 8, 1682.

Page 432. — Lettei's of administration on estate of
Jacob Wood of Southampton, granted to wife Mary,
July 8, 1682. Inventory taken by Samuel Johns,

116 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

Elnatlian Topping, Shaiiigai' Hand and Henry Pier-
son. House and 20 acres of land, £120. Total,
£155.191

Paace 438. — Letters of administration of estate of
Anthony Ludlam of Southampton, granted to wife,
Sarali, July 8, 1682.

Inventory taken by Samuel Johns, Constable, and
Edward Howell, John Howell and Nicholas J^edes.
Land at home 39^ acres, £197; the dwelling house
and all the housing, £130; Land at Kellys pond, £30 ;
land in the ox pasture, £3.10^; land at Little Hog
neck, £7 ; a £50 right of Commonage, £5. Total
amount, £398.8.12. 'March 22, 168i

Page 434. — Letters of administration on estate of
Joseph Taylor, Southampton, granted to wife Mary,
July 8, 1682. Inventory taken by John Jessup, Job
Sayre, John Howell, Jr., Isaac AVilman, May 13, 1682,
4 acres of land at ox pasture gate, £12. 4 aci-es in
the ox pasture, £8 ; 20 acres l)ehind widow Coopers
lot, £20 ; 20 aci-es yet to be laid out, £20 ; 40 acres in
Scuttle Hole Division, £40 ; 20 acres at Hog neck,
£15; £150 right of Commonage, £10; Library of
Books, £50. Total amount, M07. 8. 8.

[Note. — Kev. Joseph Taylor was the Presbytei'iau
minister in Southampton, and his tombstone may still
be seen in the old South end burying ground in that
village.— W. S. P.]

Page 435.^ — ^Captain Thomas Delavall, New York.
Leaves to his son-in-law, Wm. Darvall, "all his lands
in the bounds of Harlem, upon the island of New
York, and also all that Island called and known by
the name of Great Barnes Island, lying near Harlem."
Also his mill at the Esopus. Leaves to his son John
Delavall, " all my house and land at tlie Esopus, ex-
cept the mill." He also leaves to him all debts due to

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liim before 1664 ; the debts that are due to him since
that time, are left to his son-in-law, Wm. Darvall.
Leaves to daughter Margaret Coddington, £50. To
his sister Ann Cornwell, £d per annum, after her
death this is to go to her daughter Ann. " My son
John is to provide for my brother-in-law Edward
Dyer, meate, drink and aparall during his life." " If
any of my daughters should come to want, my son
John is to relieve them." " What is due from me to
mv son-in-law Thomas Coddino-ton on account of his
wife's portion, is to be paid." Makes son John execu-
tor.

Dated June 9, 1682. Witnesses, Cousseau, John
Tudor.

Codicil. Leaves to son John, " all my part of the
mill, called the Yonkers mill, lying in Hudsons river."
To son-in-laAV Thomas Coddington all my land and
houses at Gravesend, Long Island. Money due to Mr.
Samuel Swineck of London, to be paid. Leaves " to
my grand daughter Francis Darvell, my piece of land
lying beyond the Smiths Vly, in the City of New York
called by the name of the Cherry Gai'dens."

Dated July 10, 1682. Witnesses, Edward Dyer,
John Tudor.

[Note. — -Esopus in Ulster County was the original
name of Kingston. The piece of land called the
Cherry Garden is the tract at the corner of Pearl and
Cheriy Streets in New York, and shows the origin of
the name of the latter. — W. S. P. j

Page 437. — Letters of administration on estate of
Robert Williams of Oyster Bay, granted to Samuel
Spicer and John Bowne, August 5, 1682.

Charles, Absolute Lord and Proprietor of the Pro-
vince of Maryland and Avalom, Lord Baron of Balti-
more, etc. To all to whom these presents shall come,
Know yee, that searching the records of Our Court of
Probate, kept at St. Mary's befoi'e our dear Uncle

118 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 1-2.

Philip Calvert, Esq., our Judge, etc., for the Proljate of
wills ; the last will and testament of Robert A¥illiams
of Long Island was Proved, April 23, 1G82.

AVill of Robert Williams, Oyster Bay, " know yee
that I Robert Williams of Long Island near Oyster
Bay, now being sick." Leaves to his wife Sarah, " all
my Plantation, with orchards, pastures and what wood
land she may make use of, during her life, if she keepe
herself a widow." Leaves to son John Williams 100
acres of land, more than I have given him already.
To my grand son, Robert Williams, 40 acres of land
in some convenient place. "If my daughters marry
and they want land, if theii' husbands will come and
dwell upon mine, they shall goe to my overseei'S, and.
they shall give them land to live on, for them and
their heirs." "If an}' of my sons or daughters doth
walk disorderly, accoi'ding to the ti-uth ; they shall
have no pai't or parcel in this my will." Makes his
wife Sarah, and Samuel Spicer and John Bowne over-
seers. Leaves to his son Hope Williams, 100 acres of
land, which he hath already.

Dated December 2, 16S0. Witnesses, John Winter,
Richard Kempton, R. Hawes.

^' Page 489. — Will of Charles Bridges, of Flushing.
"L Charles Bridges, and. Sarah his wife, taking into
consideration their great and decaying age, and know-
ing that the hour of death is near, and not willing to
depart this world l)efore having disposed of tlieir
worldly goods." We leaving unto our son Thomas Wil-
lett one half of our land lying in Newtons neck, as by
deed of gift may appear, the rest shall remain for us
and the survivor. If I come to depart fii'st, my brother

Thomas Bridges is to have Pounds, the rest to

remain as above written.

" This will was written by said Charles Bridges, in-
tending to sign it, but by a sudden change and depart-
ure from this life Avas prevented. The same was found

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after his decease, all of his own handwriting, but not
signed or sealed. But being produced before the Gov-
ernor and Council, several persons of good faith and
credit, stated that some short time before his death
they heard him say that he had ]uade his will, to the
effect of the said writing." It was allowed and pioved
Angilst 28, 1()82, and Letters of administration were
gi'anted to his ^vife Sarah Bridges.

Page 440. — John Lawrence, Jr., being sworn says :
That in or about June or July last, being in discourse
with Mr. Charles Bridges, between the Town of Flush-
ing and his house, ^valking to the Town, the said
Charles Bridges said, that he had arranged it as his
will, that the longest liver of him or his wife should
take all the estate, only he intended a small legacy to
his brother Thomas, about four or five pounds. And
that the will produced is in the said Bridges hand.

John Smith, Rock, being sworn says : That about
the beginning of July last, being in company with
Charles Bridges at his house, and walking in the yard,
he the said Bridges told him that his wife and he had
concluded to keep what they had as long as they
lived, and that when either died, the longest liver to

liave all. marke

John X Smith, Rock.

Myndert Courters sworn, says: That on the 13th
June last, he being in discourse with Charles Bridges of
Flushing, he heard him say, that he had made his ^vill,
so that the one that lived lono-est of himself or his
wife, should have all the estate, and that the will pro-
duced was in his handwritino-.

Letters of administration on estate of John Forbes
of Flushing were granted to his wife Margaret, August
28, 1682.

John Forbes, Flushing. " I John Forbes of Flush-
ing, do appoint my wife Margaret to be my sole heir
and executor, to all estate, houses and lands."

120 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 1-2.

Dated August 20, lf366. Witnesses, Charles Bridges,
John Lawrence, Jr.

Page 442.— Joseph Rayner, Southampton. " I
Joseph Rayner of Southampton, being by God's Provi-
dence bound off the said Island, to Boston in New
England, and not certainly kno^ving how the Lord in
his Providence may dispose of me." Leaves to his son
Thurston Raynor, " all my land in the ox pasture, and
^ of my land in the Great Plain, and all my meadow
in Shinnecock Great neck, and ^ of my Commonage
after the next Division is laid out." Leaves to liis
sons Isaac and John " all my lands at AVickapogue,
and the Division that was laid out last year at Mea-
cocks, and the next Division that shall be laid out, and
^ of my Conuuonage after the next Division is laid
out." Leaves all the rest of his houses and lands to
his wife Mary, during her life, and then to his son
Joseph Ray nor, and makes his wife executor. Leaves
to liis daughters Mary and Hannah each £50, and to
his daughter Elizabeth, two cows.

Dated May 8, 1678. (No witnesses.) Proved, Oc-
tober 28, 1C82.

Inventory taken June 12, 1682. £150 Commonage
£15. Home lot and land adjoining 33 acres, £165.
Housing and barn, £90. 2^ acres in Little Plains,
£34. 17 acres in Great Plains, £57, meadow at Shine-
cock Great and Little neck and Seponack, £25.
£150 right of meadow at Quaqiianantuck, £15, 20
acres at Millstone brook and the orchard land, £29.
68 acres at AYichapogue, £204, 20 acres at Mecox, £30
20 acres above Scuttle Hole, £30. 20 acres at Hog
neck, £20, 6 oxen, £30. Total amount, £963.

Page 443, — Miles Oakly of Westchester, having
died intestate, Letters of jidministration granted to
wife Mary, November 3, 1682.

Page 444. — Coihsteltus van Bursam, New York.
Leaves to daughter Anna " the proper portion of a

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child." Rest of estate to liis wife Sarali, " and she is
to maintain my daughter Anna decently, and cause
her being taught reading and writing, and a trade, by
which she may live." " My negro girl Klizabeth is
not to be sold, but to remain in the service of my
daughter Anna." Mentions " my wife's daughter Ra-
chel Kierstede." If his daughter Anna dies, then his
brother, Timon Van Borsum, is to have " 50 whole
Beavers, at 8 guilders aj^iece or their value." Makes
wife Sai'ah, executrix.

Dated June 16, 1680. Proved, September 25, 1682.

Page 4-16. — Letters of administration on estate of
Henry Mott of Hempstead, granted to his wife Han-
nah, November 13, 1682.

" Inventory of estate of Henry Mott who died 21
November, 1680." House and 17^ acres of land.

Page 447. — Letters of administration of estate of
Jacques Cousseau of New York, merchant, granted to
John Vincent, carpenter, November 13, 1682.

Page 448. — AVm. Ruscoe, Jamaica, L. I. " Being
in reasona}>le health of body." Leaves to son John,
now living in Norwalk, in New England, 5s. To the
children of my daughter Sarah £20, among them when
of age. To Alice, the daughter of my son Samuel, 1
pewter bason, 3 pewter platters and 1 silver seal.
Leaves to son Samuel all lands, houses, etc. Makes his
wiie executor (not named).

Dated August 5, 1680. Witnesses Peter Smyth,
Wm. Creed, Thomas Williams. Proved December 13,
1682.

Page 449. — Nicholas AVright, Oyster Bay, April
10, 1674. " Aged 65 or thereabouts." Makes his wife
Ann executor, and leaves the use of all houses and
lands during life, except a part of my home lot fi'om
the north side of my orchard to the highway, next to
my sister Crabbs, which I have given to my son Calel)."

122 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

After the death of my wife tlie house, lot and rest of
lands are to go to my son Caleb, with a right of Com-
monage. And my land on Hog Island is to go to my
3 sons Caleb, John and Edmund, also a right of mead-
ow at South, also my meadow on the east side of
Beaver Swamp creek, and my share in the Home
meadow, and my share of meadow on the west side of
Beaver Swamp River. Leaves to sons John and Ed-
mund that lot lying by Joseph Weeks home lot. And
my land that lies by the way to Robert Williams'
Plantation, with privileges of Commons, I leave to
my 3 sons. "And the j)iece of land lying before my
home lot that was given to my son John by the Town,
is to be my son Edmund's in lieu of that piece I had
given to my son John." Leaves to son John the piece of
land wliere he now lives. And my piece of swamp in
the mill river swamp to my sons Caleb and Edmund.

Witnesses, Tliomas Townsend, Gideon AVright.
Proved, December 13, 1682.

Page 451. — John Bayles, Sr., Jamaica, October 18,
1682. Makes wife Rebecca execntor. Leaves to son
John 5s. Leaves to son Elias the meadow at furthest
east neck, with the orchard, and 3 acres at the lower end
of Great meadow. To sons Tliomas and Jonathan all
the rest of houses, lands and meadows. To daughter
Elizabeth Hubbard £10. Legacies to daughter Mary
Hewlett, Damoris Lyns, Abigail Smith, Ruth and Re-
becca. Leaves to Elias, son of J^icholas Stilwell and
my daughter Rebecca, £10. Leaves to his wife Re-
becca household goods. Mentions grand child, John
Bayles. Not witnessed. Proved December 13, 1682.

Page 452.^ — Joim Ckancii of AVestchester made a
nuncupative will. Letters of administration granted
to Wm. Richardson, February 3, 1682.

Page 453. — December 18, 1682. "Then appeared
before me, Mary the widow of Miles Oakley, and

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2. 123

made oatli that John Cranch died intestate. That it
was his Avill that if he dyed that Mi". AViii. Richardson
of Westcliester should dispose of all of his estate for
his wife and children, and that 24 houi's before his
decease he spoke these words in thei deponents house
where he dyed." John Pell.

Matthew Pugsley testifies the same. He died Oc-
tober 24, 1682. Inventory amounts to £\1.

Page 454. — Francis Yates, AVestchester. " I sur-
render my spirit to God who gave it." " I will and
bequeath to Mr. Wm. Richardson my five children,
viz. Mary, John, Dinah, Jonathan and Dorothy, for
him to keep so many of them as he sees fit. The rest
to be put out to whom he thinks fit, but not to any of
my own kindi'ed, or kindred of my wife." After pay-
ment of debts, the rest to go to his childi'en.

Dated November 29, 1682. Witnesses, Edward
Walters, John Jennings. Proved, February 3, 1682.

Inventory. House and Home lot ^vith orchard ,£40.
Total amount, £83.

Pao^e 456. — Letters of administration on estate of
Tyse Baknse of Staten Island, granted to Paulus
Richards, February — 1682. His widow Scytie hav-
ing refused.

Inventory of estate of Jacques Couseau, January
31, 168f, by order of Mayor's Court. "House and
lot sold at vendue to Cornells Van Bursum, lying in
the Pearle street," 5850 guildej's ; 1 House and lot
upon the Lords Gracht (Broad street), 8,000 guilders.
" Some writing l)ooks, accounts and 2:)apers, which we
leave to the cieditors, and we have valued at 000. '
Total 14,026 guilders. B. Bayard, Adolph Peters,
Abraham Jansen, Paul Richards.

Page 457. — Inventory of estate of Asser Levy of
New York, February 9, 168|. Lot and building at the

124 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

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water gate, £218. Slaughter House and pen without
the gate, in company with Gerritt Janse Roos, with
all privileges according to Patent, £18. Total, £553.
Taken by Cornells Steenwyck, John Lawrence, N.
Bayard, Thomas Coddington.

[Note. — The Water gate was at the foot of Wall
street. The lot and building were on the south west
corner of Wall and Pearl streets, the slaughter-house
and pen were on the north side of the street, — W. S. P.]

Page 459. — Inventory of estate of Sigism uncus
Lucas, carman, 2 houses and grounds, £33. Taken
October 17, 1681, by Simon Romaine, Dirck Janse de
Groot, John Cooley, Jacob Abrahamse Santvoort.

Page 461. — Inventory of estate of AVm. Willson,
Jr., New York. 3 negro men, £40 ; 3 negro women
£42. July 1, 1682. Taken for his widow Catharine,
by Richard Cheeseman, her attorney.

Page 462. — Inventory of estate of Anthony Wright
of Oyster Bay, May 18, 1682. Home lot 6 acres with
right of Commonage, £30 ; Meadow in Home mea-
dow at the Plains and at South, £30. Land at Hog
island, £12. Taken by Matthias Harvie, Nathaniel
Collet.

Page 463. — Inventory of Richard Crabb, Oyster
Bay. Home lot of 6 acres with right of Commons,
£15; meadow, £10; Right on Hog island, £12.
May 18, 1682.

Letters of administration on estate of Herjmanus
Casparus Rynerman, granted to Jacob Leysler, mer-
chant. May 12, 1683.

Page 464. — Letters of administration on estate of
John Fordham of Southampton, gi'anted to Edward
Howell and Jonah Fordham. July 26, 1683.

[Note. — John Fordham was an imbecile son of Rev.

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Robert Fordham, minister at SoutLainptoii, Loiio-
Island.— W. S. P.]

Inventory mentions 45 acres of land at Mecox, £180.
Home lot 8 acres, £24; £100 i-ight of Commonage
with increase of wood land, £63. Total, £342.

Page 465.^ — Robp]rt Ashman, Jamaica. Nuncupa-
tive Will. Joseph Smith, Jonathan AVellman and John
Colman, declared that some short time before liis
death, Robei't Ashman being in perfect senses ; they
heard him declai-e as his will, that he gave all the
estate to his wife for her life and then, to be divided
among his children. Only Thomas Flewellen ^vas to
have a double portion, if he was a dutiful and good
child to his grand mother. This they heard him
declare the 13th of March last. Letters of adminis-
tration weie granted to his widow {^not named). July
26, 1683.

"Nicholas Evertse, Constable, with Thomas Smith,
Samuel Smith and Nathaniel Denton, overseers, com-
ing to the house of Mr. Robert Ashman, who died the
15th of this instant, March. Made an inventory."
Dwelling House, small barn, home lot and orchard,
meadow 10 acres, and other upland 30 acres, and part
of a 10 acre lot.

Page 468. — Arthur Howell, Southampton. March
28, 1683. " Being sicke and weak." Leaves to his
eldest son Elisha, when of age, one half of my dwell-
ing house and home lot and one half of my land at
home adjoining my dwelling house and after the
decease of my wife Hannah, he is to have the other
half.

To my son Lemuel, all that my parcel of land lying
and adjoining eastward to Ezekiel Sandfords home
lot, and that piece of land lying near Hackers Hole,
and that pai'cel of land at Swan creek neck, which my
son Ai'thur deceased gave him. And all my piece of

126 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 1-2.

land at Mecox plain after ray wife's decease. All other
lands with a £100 right of Commonage are left to his
sons Elisha and Lemuel. Leaves to daughter Elizabeth
Loper, £5, "she having received most of her portion
already." Leaves to his six other daughters, Hannah,
Abiah, Martha, Eleanor, Thomason and Penelope each
£'I0, when 18 years of age. Arranges for the com-
fortable support of his wife Hannah, and makes her
executor, and she has the use of one half the house
and lands. Mentions an expected child. Leaves to
his two sons his windmill. Makes Job Sayre, John
Howell, Jr., and Mathew Howell, Supervisors of his
estate.

Witnesses, Job Sayre, John Howell, Jr. Proved at
Court of Sessions, held at Southold, July 5, 1683.

Page 470.— Lwentory. Taken May 15, 1683.
Land at Home 43 acres with house, etc., £335 ; 10
acres on Mecox Plains, £30 ; 20 acres by Ezekiel
Sandfords, £40; 28 acres at Sagg Pond, £42; 10
acres by Hackers Hole, £68. Land at Hog neck,
£19; Windmill, £20. Total, £887.

[Note. — Arthur Howell was one of the sons of
Edward Howell, the Founder of the town of South-
ampton, Long Island. His first wife Elizabeth, was
the daughter of Lyon Gardiner of Gardiner's Island,
the daughter Elizabeth Loper was her only child.
The homestead of Arthur Howell was at Meacox near
Bridge Hampton, and on the south side of the road
running east to the bridge over Sag Pond, the other
lands are in that vicinity. — W. S. P.]

Page 473. — Richard Ellison, Sr., Hempstead.
Leaves to wife Tamison £10. Leaves to son John 150
acres of land " lying at the bottom of the Bevill," also
"a lot of meadow which was John Smith's, Blue," ly-
ino; at new bridfxe. Leaves to son P ichard " 50 acres of
land at the bottom of said Beville.' To son Thomas
" 22 acres of land, delivered to him by John Tredwell,

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and one acre had of Jonathan Smith, Rock." To son
in hiw Joshua Janock, 10 acres " in lieu of a cow
James Pine left for his wife, which cow is long since
dead." Rest of estate is left to his wife for life and
then to his sons Richard and Thomas, and his daugh-
ter Rachel. (Not dated.)

AVitness, Joseph Smith. Proved June 18, 1S63.

[Note. — The allusion to Jonathan Smith, " Rock,"
and John Smith "Blue," may be explained l)y the fact
that at a very early date there were in the town of
Hem]">stead three or more distinct families of Smith,
and distinguished by as many different nick names.
The " Rock Smiths," derived their name from the
tradition that their ancestor used a large rock for the
back of his fire place. The " Blue Smiths " were so
called because their ancestor wore a coat of that color.
— W. S. P.]

End of Liber 1-2.

LIBER 3-4.

Page 1. — Hans Kierstede, New York. "IHans
Kierstede of tlie City of New York, Chirui'geon, being
sick and weak." Makes his wife Jannette, sole exec-
utor, and leaves to her the use of all lands and goods
and houses, during her life. Then the entire propei-ty
is to go to liis children Ariantie, Hans, Cornelius, Ja-
cobus and Mai'ia.

Dated April 20, 1 691. Witnesses, Adolph Peters De
Groot, Jeremiah Tothill, Andrew Gravenradt.

This will Avas duly proved, and the widow having
died without having administered upon the estate, the
elder son, Hans Kiersted, is appointed administrator.
(No date.) Robert Hunter, Governor.

[Note. — Sarah, the first wife of Dr. Hans Kierstede,

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was the daughter of the famous Anake Jans, l)y her
first husbaucl.]

Page 2. — Wm. Hollyoake, Soutliold. " In the name
of Grod, Amen. To all Christian People Greeting.
Know you that I William Hollyoake, being through
God's blessing of sound memory." Leaves to his be-
loved wife Margaret Hollyoake, " all that my third lot
in the Town Plot next to Tooker's land, with the
meadow called Booths meadow, with all the Common-
ao"e thereunto belono-ing;, durino; her life and noe
longer." Only she is to give my son AYilliam liberty
to set up a house in some convenient place and such
other benefits from said lands as she sees fit. Also
one third of the profits of my land now improved in
my lot at Accobauk, where 1 now dwell, on both sides
of the lane or way that divides it, "with full power to
dwell in my said house at all times she pleases. Also
leave her 4 cows and all the working cattle and all
household goods, during her life. Leaves to son
Thomas Hollyoake, all the land except the swamp lot,
on the west side of the lane or way, by my dwelling
house, as it now runneth, which shall always remain
in common for the two parcels of land. But the rest
of this lot and the south and north end, is to be
equally divided between my two scms Thomas and
Peter. After the death of my son Thomas, the land is
to go to his heir. " And so to descend from heir to
heir for ever, without any power of sale or alienation."
He also leaves him one half of my three pieces of
meadow, " one of them is on the east side of Booths
meadow, being the piece I exchanged with Capt, John
Youngs." " The other piece lyeth between Cases mead-
ow and Mr. Wells meadow and which I bought of
Samuel King. The third piece lyeth on the west side
of Deep Creek, being the Second lot. One half of
these three pieces, I leave to my son Thomas and his
heirs, the other half to my son William upon the same
conditions. " Always provided that if my sons Thomas,

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Peter or AVilliam, or any of tlieir succeeding lieirs,
Avliether sons or daughters, whom I doe constitute my
heirs, shall Apostate from the Protestant Doctrine or
faith of the Church of England as it is now by law
estal)lished, and if they or any of them shall at any
time hereaftei', take upon him or them, any profession
of such Doctrines and faith whereby they shall be drawn
away from attendance upon the Publick AYorship of
God, practiced in this place, and warranted by the
Holy Scriptures ; and if they shall neglect or contemn
the said pul)lick Worship; and if the said Thomas or
any of them shall at an}' time espouse and contract
marriage with any Quaker, or to the son or daughter
of any Quaker as they are now called ; It is my posi-
tive Will that they shall be utterly disinherited and
disowned." And I bequeath the lands so forfeited by
such wicked practices, to the next la^vful heii'." He
leaves to his sou Peter the land on the east side of the
lane or way, by my dwelling house at Accobauk, and
the Swam]) lot to him during his life and then to heirs,
with entailment. He leaves to his sou AYilliam, " All
that my third lot in the Town Plot, Avhich lies next to
Tookers land, after my wife's decease, with the meadow
called Booth's meadow, and a parcel of meadow on
the east side of Quash neck, and all the right of Com-
mon ao-e belono-ino- thereto." To him for life and then
to his heirs, as in former articles, and with the same
conditions. Leaves legacies to daughters Mary, Mar-
tha, Sarah and Elizabeth. Makes his wife sole exec-
utor and desires his two neighbors James Keeve, and
Caleb Horton to be assistants. " I leave to my son
John who as an obstinate Apostate I doe reject and de-
prive of all other parts of my estate, yet I doe hereljy
give him, my Second lot at the Wading Creek, \vith
all the appurtenances thereto belonging."

Dated Feln'uary 10, 108-1. Witnesses, Stephen
Bayley, John Mapes, Jr., Joshua Horton, Jonathan
Horton, Abraham Carey. Proved in Court of Ses-
sions October 21, 1684." John Howell, Clerk.

130 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 3-4.

Page 7. — Inventory. Lauds and meadow not ap-
praised. Total amount, £188, 17s.

John Budd, Southold. " I John Budd of the Town
of Southold, ])eing at present weak in body." " My
mind and will is, and I doe hereby bequeath to my
wife Mary Budd, two cows, a bed, and all household
goods, and the negro woman called Catharine and her
child." And she is to remain in my new dwelling
house, and my eldest son John shall maintain her
with vactualls during her widowhood. And anything
more for her comfort shall be at the discretion of my
executors. I also leave her one piece of gold, value 21
shillings." He leaves to his eldest son John, all his
accommodations of land and meadow, and commonage
lying between the Fresh meadow and Plum (xut, as
w411 appear by Record, with all Housing and farming
implements. Also 4 oxen, 3 cows, 6 horses. " If he
marries without the consent of my executors, then he
is to have only two-thirds of what is here left to him.
And he is to make no sale or Trucker of any pai't of
his estate without the consent of my executors until
he come to the age of twenty-five years." He leaves
to his son Joseph, " all my right and interest in a neck
of land in Westchester, which lieth between Blind
Brook and Mamaroneck River, and an island of mead-
ow belonging thereto (except 100 acres of upland and
4 acres of meadow), and all my housing and improve-
ments on said land." He leaves to his daughter Mar}^,
wife of Christopher Youngs, one half of his right of
land and meadow at Accobauk. To daughter Hannah
wdfe of Jonathan Hart, 100 acres of land, and 4 acres of
meadow in the neck called Mensarninck lying between
Joseph Budds and Langleys. To daughter Ann, one
half of his right of land and meadow at Accobauk,
and i>15 ; to daughter Sarah iG30, when she arrives at
the age of eighteen ; makes his " respected friends
and neighboi's," John Tuttle, Si'., and Isaac Ai-nold
his executors, and leaves to each of them "50 shil-

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lings to bny wliat they shall best like to remember
me by."

Dated October 27, 1684. Witnesses, John Biidd,
Ann Biidd. Proved at Court of Oyer and Terminer,
in Southampton, November 12, 1684.

Inventor}^, taken November 5, 1684: 11 oxen, .£33,
14 cows, ,£28 ; 12 two -year- old cattle, £12; 158 sheep,
£43; 10 horses, £16; 27 pounds of Powder, £2; 20
pounds of shot, 6.^; 50 pounds of shot, 14-?. Inventoiy
of property at Rye, £134.

Page 1 5. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor and Vice Admiral. To all, etc. Know ye
that at the Court of Sessions held at Southold, Oc-
tober 21, 1685, the last will and Testament of Wm.
Edwards of East Hampton was proved, and his wife
Ann was confirmed as executor, January 27, 1685.

Page 16.^ — -Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor, etc. To all to whom these may come.
Know ye that whereas John^ Youngs of Southold died
intestate, leaving goods and Chattels. His widow, Mary
Youngs, is api)ointed administrator, January 27, 1685.

Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant - General and Gover-
nor, etc. To all to whom these presents may come.
Know ye that at the Court of Sessions in the Town
of Albany, held on Tuesday, March 2, 16s|- the last
will of Jacob Sanders Glen was proved and Letters
of Administration were granted to his wife Catharine
Glen and the will was confirmed April 1, 1686.

Page 17. — Jacob Sanders Glen, Albany. (Will
written in Dutch form.) "On August 14, 1685, be-
fore me, John Becker, residing in Albany, Notary
Public, appeared Jacob Sanders Glen, living in Albany,
sicke and being a bed, but fully using his understand-
ing. He makes his present wife Catharine his sole
heir and executor, of all lands, money, gold and silver,

132 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

" coyiied and uncojmed," jewels and precious things.
" And although he hath four children begotten l)y his
said wife, viz., Johanes, aged about 10, Anake, 8,
Jacob, 6, and Helena, 2 years, and his wife being with
child of the fifth." It is his will that his wife be not
troubled by the orphan masters. Trustees, Constables,
the Court of the Town, or any other in power, or any
Court or Judge that they shall not (excepting the re-
spect due to them) in no ways to intermeddle with
the children or estate. But she may not sell the
lands, and when the children come of age she sliall fit
them out comfortably. His lands at Schenectady and
the house where he now lives are to remain for his
children. The lands at Schenectady are mentioned as
in possession and under the care of his two brothers
Sander and Johanes Glen.

AVitnesses, Dirck Wessels Ten Broeck, John Wen-
del, Robert Livingston.

Page 20. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor, etc. To all etc. Know ye that at the Court
of Sessions held at Albany on March 2, 1685, the will of
Sybrant Van Schaick, of Albany, was duly proved,
and his wife Elizabeth was confirmed as executor,
April 1, 1(386.

Page 21.— Sybrant Van Schaick, Albany. Writ-
ten in Dutch form. " On the 6th day of August in
the year 1683, appeared before me Robert Livingston,
Secretary of Albany, Sy brant Van Schaick, indis-
posed in body but fully using his senses." " Who con-
sidering the shortness of the life of man." He and his
wife Elizabeth make the survivor of them the sole heir,
to all the estate. " But the survivor is to divide among
their children which they have at present, and during
their wedlock l)y God's grace may have in the future,"
one half of the property. The survivor is to have the
other half. The children are to be " exercised in the
fear of the Lord and instructed in reading, writing and

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. I33

Arithmetic, and such art or trade tliat tliey in time may
decently live in the woi'ld."

Witnesses, Adrian Gerritsen Van Popendorf, Philip
Schyler. "Done at the house of the testator at noon
about 12 o'clock." Translated by P. Delanoy.

Pao-e 23, — Thomas Dono-an, Lieutenant-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of
Records in New York, on September 14 last, the will
of Thomas Lewis was proved, and his -wife Gussie
Lewis was confirmed at executor, April 1, 1686.

Page 24. — Thomas Dongaii, Lieutenant-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at the County
Court or Court of Sessions, held in Jamaica, October
13, 1683, the will of John" Rhodes of Jamaica was
proved, and Neliemiah Smith and Nathaniel Denton, Sr.,
were confirmed as executoi'S, January 23, 1685.

Page 25. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of
Record held in New York, April 27, 1686, the will of
Lawrence Zachakius Sluys ^vas proved, and his ^vife
Annatie was confirmed as executor. May 12, 1686.

Page 26. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of
Record held in New York, April 27, 1686, the will of
Peter Vandew^ater was proved and his wafe Anna
Duycking was confirmed as executor. Done at Fort
James, May 12, 1686.

Page 27. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of
Record in New York, on Tuesday, July 8, 1684, the
Avill of DiRCK Jansen" Vandewater was proved, and
Dirck Van Cly-ffe and Peter Stoutenbergh confirmed
as executors, July 18, 1686.

Page 28. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of

134 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

Recoi'd held in New York, on Tuesday, Marcl\ 16, 1085,
the last will of James Matthews, late of this city, was
proved. His wife Mary was confirmed as executrix,
September 20, 1686.

Thomas Dongan, Lieuteuant-General and Governor.
To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of Sessions held
in Westchester, June 16, 1686, the last will of Samuel
Drake was proved, in which his son Joseph was made
executor, and Samuel and John Drake were appointed
overseers. The same is confirmed, November 20, 1686.

Page 29.— Samuel Drake, Eastchester. " In the
Name of God Amen, T Samuel Drake of Eastchester
being sicke and weake." Leaves to wife Ann all
household goods, " except one bed with furniture suffi-
cient to keep warm in winter, and some pewter, and a
kettle, a warming pan and a bed pan," which are to be
delivered back at her decease, and if she remairy, then
security to be given for them. Also £4 which is in
the hands of my son John Drake. Part of it is to be
paid by my son Samuel Drake of Fairfield, Connecti-
cutt. " And £S a year so long as she remains my
widow, and noe longer." Leaves her some cows "and
grasse to winter five head of cattle." The dwelling
house is to be put in repair for her use. Leaves to son
Samuel Drake, " my best horse that is in Fairfield
County, and my branding iron." To son John " my
bed pan, to be delivered after my wife's decease."
Leaves to daughter Mary, £25 to be paid at Fairfield
by my son Samuel, and one cow when she is married,
and 2 pewter plattei's and four Porringers. Leaves to
his son in law Joseph Jones 5 shillings. To sons m
law Lofels and Slatter 5 shillings. To son in law
Kichard Headley 5 shillings, and the same to gi-and
children Samuel and Robert Headley, Joseph and
Samuel Jones, Mary and Hannah Jones, and Martha
and Elizabeth Slatter. " My lot of upland, and my lot
of meadow at Cornelis, with one half of my home lot
in Eastchester," are to be security for the payment of

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above legacies. Leaves the remainder to his son Joseph
Drake, and makes his wife executor.

Dated May 3d, 1686. Witnesses, John Tompkins,
Richard Shiitt.

Page 31. — " Here follows an Inventory of the goods
and estate of Samuel Drake, ^vho deceased on the 15th
of May, 1686." "One half of Home lot containing 5
acres and the bai-n, £20. 6 acres of meadow and 8
acres of upland, £28. 2 oxen and 4 cows, £22. Total
amount, £170. Taken May 21, 1686.

Page 32. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of
Record held in New York, November 2, 1686, before
Nicholas Bayard, Esq., Mayoi', the Inventory of the
estate of Dikck Clasen was V)rought into Court by his
wife Mattie, and Letters of administration are granted
to her November 20, 1686.

Page 32. — Dikck Clasen Pottb acker. Agreement.
Appeared before me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public,
residing in New York, admitted by the Rt. Hon. Ed-
mond Andross, Knight and Lieutenant-Governoi", etc.,
under his Royal Highness, James Duke of York and
Albany, etc. Dirck Clasen Pottbacker, widower of
Amertie Dircksen, on the one part. And John Rea, as
being married Clarision, the daughter of the first wife
of the said Dirck Clasen, viz. Wyntie Roelofs, and giv-
ing him power, also for Janetie married with Cornells
Dircksen, and Gretie married to Parent Christians.
As also of John Everts being a son of his second wife,
Amertie Dirckse, being assisted by Mr. Boele Roeloif-
sen, and Hugh Barents de Cleyn, requested in this
same, and also by desire to speak for Gisbertse, a maid
under age, of the afoi-e said Dirck Clasen, procreated
by the aforesaid Amei'tie Clasen, " they all declaring
that they have agreed in friendly love with each other
as follows,"

136 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

The said widower Dirck Clasen Pottbackei", shall
have j)ossessioii of the whole estate, and after his
decease, the three first children of said Wyntie Roel-
oifs are to have one half, which shall be in common
with his present wife, Mettie Elberts, and the afore-
said children shall have 300 guilders, wampum value ;
the remainder is to go to the children of the second
wife, Amertie Dircksen, namely John and Gisbertse.
"And they are to have each one half of a certain
cornel' called Pottbackers corner, -with all that is
depending thereon ; being situated near the out water
ing of the Fresh water into the East river, and next
into Henry Breasiei-'s."

The girl is to remain in her father's house, till she is
married, and John is to remain in the service of his
father for six months. They all agreed and sign this
docLiment, March 15, 167f.

[Note. — " The corner called the Pottbackers cor-
ner" was a small point of land at the present soutii
corner of Cherry and James streets, New York, the
stream which ^vas the outlet of the Freshwater (or
Collect Pond) ran into the river at this point. This
stream was the l)Oundary between the Montgomery
Ward and the Out Ward. In 1794 this sti'eam had
been filled in and so completely obliterated, that its
original location was unknown, and an Act was passed
estaVjlishing a new boundary between the wards. The
land of Henry Breasier was on the north side of
Cherry street between Roosevelt and James street. — •
W. S. P.]

Page 34. — "Appeared before me Wm. Bogardus,
Notar}^ Public, Dirck Clasen Pottbacker, bi'idegroom,
and Mettie Ell)ei'ts bride to be, assisted by Bay Cros-
velts and Cornells Vanderburgh her chosen overseers.
Agreeing by Grod AUmightys permission to marry
each other. They also agi-ee that each party shall
bring in all their goods and personal property, none
excepted, with which the Allmighty God has blessed

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 137

them, and the profits and losses are to be to them
equally. And after the decease of either, the survivor
shall have one half, and the heii'S of the deceased to
have the remainder." March 15, 167f.

Page 35. — -AVe Nicholas Delaplaine, Boele Roelofsen,
Theophilus Turford and Hendrick Jansen, in obedience
to an order of the Court of Mayor and Aldermen,
dated the IDth of October, 1686, to make an inventory
of the estate of Dirck Clasen, etc.

" The lot of ground with the old house thereon situ-
ated and lying in the Heer Gracht," £75. "The lot
of ground and old house, situated in Petticoat Lane,
£25. Total amount, £126. ISworn to November 1,
1686.

[Note. — The house and lot on the "Heere Gracht,"
is on the east side of Bi'oad street, about 30 feet south
of Beaver street. It was previously the house of
Nicasius De Sille. Dirck Clasen Pottbacker (or the
Potter) was an old resident of New Amsterdam.
" Petticoat Lane," is now Marketfield sti'eet.]

Page 37. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General
and Governoi'. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Coui't
of Pecord held in New York on Tuesday, September
27, 1(58 (J, tlie Avill of Robert Shaw Avas proved, and
Michael Harding and AYm. Pubothera were confirmed
as executors, October 26, 1686.

Page 38. — Hobert Shaw, New York. "September
4, 1686. I, Robert Shaw, carpenter, being sicke and
weak." Leaves all his estate to his wife Elinor Shaw,
of the city of London, but if she should die before
entering into possession, then the estate is to go to the
children " of my sister Frances, wife of Henry Dent of
AYarcopp in the County of Westmoi'eland in England."
Makes Michael Harding and Wm. Ru})othem executors.

Witnesses, Thomas Cokei', Syman Rumay, The-
ophikis Turford.

138 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 3-4.

Page 40.— Thomas Dongan, Lieutenaiit-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of
Kecord held in New York on Tuesday, December 14,
1686, the Inventory of estate of Geokge Masters was
presented, and his wife Mary was confirmed as execu-
tor. January 29, 1686.

"Houses and ground belonging to them," £250,
" one Ledo^er beo:innincr with Governor Edmund
Andross, 1676, and ends with Stephanus Van Cort-
landt, 1686."

Page 42. — Thomas Dongan, Governor, etc, to all
whom it may concerne. Whereas Charles Conner,
of tliis city, died intestate, leaving goods, etc. Letters
of administration are granted to Pobert Hammond,
February 18, 168f

Page 4o. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of
Record held in New York on Tuesday, March 15,
1686, the will of Judith Stuyvesant, widow, was
duly proved, and Nicholas Bayard and Mr. Nicholas
Stuyvesant were confirmed as executors, April 7, 1686.

Page 44. — Judith Stuyvesant, N. Y. " Bee it
knowne unto all People, that I, underwriten Judith
Stuyvesant, widow of Mr. Peter Stuyvesant, deceased,
on the 20th day of January last past, being of perfect
health and in full senses of memory and understand-
ing, have made my last Will and Testament. And
for some weighty reasons have caused the same to be
inclosed and sealed up, declaring by these presents
that the tenor thereof is my last will and Testament,
willing and desiring that the same may l^e of full
force and effect, and that immediately after my decease,
that my testament may be opened in due manner, and
the contents thereof, with all the articles and clauses
therein, may be duly fulfilled and observed. In wit-
ness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and scale

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in New York, on the Island of Manhattan, in America,
this 15 day of February anno 167f.

Witnesses, Wm. Beekman, Johanes Yan Brugh,
Nicholas Bayard.

" In the Name of God, Amen, know all People
Avhom this may concerne that I, nnderwi-itten Judith
Stuyvesant, widow of Mr. Peter Stuyvesant, deceased,
do confirm and ratify my last will and testament, made
the 29th day of Januaiy, 167f and lies inclosed.

Whereas, by the Laws of this Government, all lands
are declared to be lands of inheritance, except other-
wise disposed of by will. My will is that all lands
and real estate which shall be left by me, shall be held
and deemed as chattels, and my heirs and executors
shall have power to dispose and make sale thei'eof as
they shall judge best, and that the division of the
same shall be I'egulated by the inclosed will. And I
do, by the form of a legacy, give and grant to the
lieformed Nether Dutch Chui'ch, or congregation of
the City of New York, my church or chapel, situated
on my Bowery Farm, with all profits forever. With
power, if they see fit, to demolish the same and apply
the materials to make use of as they see fit. It is ex-
pected and required that the vault or toml) which was
built by my deceased husband in said church shall be
preserved. I leave to my son Nicholas Wm. Stuy-
vesant, my great and best case or cupboard, exclusive
of what might be found therein. I leave to my said
son and his daughter Judith, and to the two children of
my eldest son, each an equal part of my linneii, the
share of Judith is to be kept in care of her grand-
father Mr. Wm. Beekman, and the share of my eldest
son's children to be in the care of my cousin Nicholas
Bayard. I also leave to the said Judith all my wear-
ing apparell of silk and woolen, and 1,000 guilders,
wampum value, when she is of age. I leave to my son
Nicholas Wm. Stuyvesant all the china and earthen
ware except three great pots. I leave to my cousin
Nicholas as an acknowledgment from myselfe my black

140 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

cabinet of eljoii wood, with the foot or frame belong-
ing to it, and the three great China Pots befoi'e named.

Makes her son Nicholas Wm, Stuyvesant and Nich-
olas Bayard executors. But if her said son opposes
the will and does not rest satisfied with it, then Nich-
olas Bayard is to be sole executor.

Dated December 1, 1G84. Witnesses, Wm. Beek-
man, Johanes Van Brugh, N. Bayard.

Page 46. — "Translation of will that was sealed up."
" In the name of God, Amen. Be it known by these
presents, to all whom these presents may concerne, that
I, underwritten Judith Stuyvesant, widow of Mr. Peter
Stuyvesant, and residing in the Island of Manhattan.
I leave to my son Nicholas Wm. Stuyvesant or his
children (in consideration of the portion and other ex-
traordinary gifts and benefits heretofore received by
my eldest son Balthazer Lazar Stuyvesant, deceased)
all my gold and silver, coined or uncoined, consisting
of jewels or otherwise. Also my best case oi* cupboai'd
standino^ in the house of Mr. Johanes Van Bruo^h, with
all the china and earthen ware locked up in said cup-
board." Leaves the rest of her estate to her son
Nicholas Wm. Stuyvesant, and to the children of her
deceased son Balthazer Lazar Stuyvesant, Judith and
Catharine. Makes her son Nicholas Wm. and her
cousin Nicholas Bayard executors. She also leaves to
Nicholas Bayard and his 'wife each a V)urying place in
the tomb or vault of my late deceased husband, Mr.
Peter Stuyvesant, in the Chapel or Church in my
Boweiy, and if the Church decay or be demolished,
then from the materials a cover shall be made to the
said vault.

Dated January 29, 167|-. Judith Stuyvesant.
Witness, N. Bayard.

Page 44. — Thomas Dongau, Lieutenant - General
and Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court
of Record, held in New York, on Tuesda}^, Aj)ril 5th,

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LTP^EPx 3-4. 141

the will of Anna Medford was proved, and Humphrey
Underhill, being next of kin, was made administrator.
April 11, 1687/

Page 50. — Anna Medford. In the Name of God,
Amen, know all men that on the 31st day of August,
166i), about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Anna Medford,
widow of Thomas Hall, did appeare before me, Nicholas
Ba}'ard, Esq., Secretary of the Worshipfull Mayor's
Court, being sickly and weak in body." She leaves
all her estate to the two cousins of her deceased hus-
band Unfree Underhill and Mary Underhill, wife of
Richard Hicks. She makes free her negro man named
Frans, on account of his true services, and the desii-e
of her late husband, and gives him " a small parcel of
ground lying about the Grreat Kill, on tlie Island of
Manhattan," Makes Cornelius Steenwyck, Johanes
Van Brugh, and John Lawrence " Old Aldermen of
the City," executors. Witnesses, Laml)ert Huyberts
Moll, Abm Ver Planck, Warner Wessels.

Page 52. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of
Sessions held in Albany on March 1, 1(J8G, the will
of Peter Jacobs Boontame, of the village of Schenec-
tady was proved, and Adam Voorman and Joris Aerts
Van der Voert, were appointed overseei-s of his five
children, viz., Anna, Martye, Catharine, Fytie, and
Cornelius. Confirmed April 13, 1687.

Peter Jacobs Boo.ntame, Schenectady. " Being an
Inhabitant here and at pi'esent Ijeing sick abed, but
havino; and usino- his sences." Leaves all his estate
to his five children, Anna, Martye, Catharme, Fytie
and Cornelius, lands and goods, and money gold and
silver coined and uncoined, " according to the tenour
of a certain Testament made before me Clerk and
witnesses April 18, 1684." Actum in the village of
Schenectady in America, the 18 day of October, 1686,

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in tlie moi'ning at the house of the testator, and in the
presence of Johanes Pootman, Reynier Skaats, Ludo-
vicus Coler,

Page 54. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor, to all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of
Records held in New York on Tuesday the 1 1 of May,
1G86, the will of Christopher Hoogland was proved,
and his wife Catharine was confirmed as administra-
trix, April 14, 1687.

Christopher Hoogland, New York. " Tn the name
of God, Amen. Know all men, who shall see this
Publick instrument, that in the year after the Nativity
of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, 1076, the 12th
day of March, on Monday in the afternoon al^out 5
o'clock, did appear in their own persons before me
Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public, residing in New York,
admitted by the Rt. Hon. Lord Edmund Andross,
Governor-General, in the behalf of his Royal Highness,
James Duke of York and Albany, etc., and in the
presence of the underwritten witnesses. Mr. Chris-
topher Hoogland and Mrs. Catharine Cregier, joined
in marriage, living within this city and both well
known to me and to the witnesses, the testator being
sickly, and the testatrix going and standing and sound
of body, but both using fully and absolutely their
sences, memory and speech." They have nominated
and instituted their children, Dirck, Harman, Martin,
Chi'istopher and Frances DeGroot Hoogland, and the
children which they may by the blessing of God get
in the future, their lawful descendants and heirs
ecpially and that the eldest son shall not pretend any
prerogative therein. And further the testators out of
special love and natural affection in matrimony re-
ceived, and if God pleases to be received, declare that
the whole estate shall go to the survivor for life. If
the survivor remary, an equal division is to be made
between the childi'en, and they are to be caused to

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learn to read and write, and a trade by wliicli tliey
may live, and wlien they come of age tbey shall re-
ceive their portions and the survivor is not to dimin-
ish the right of the children but rather to help and
assist them. And it is their will that the sui'vivor
shall not be obliged to give any account of the estate
to the orphan masters of this city " or where the fu-
neral house may be," or to the testator's friends, ex-
cluding them, " All Laws and Statutes to the contraiy
notwithstanding." Done at New York in the house
of the testators in the presence of Mr. Francis Rum-
baut and Paul Richards, merchants. Translated from
the Dutch, by P. Delanoy.

[Note. — -The house of Christopher Hoogland was
the south corner of Broadway and Maiden Lane.
— W. S. P.]

Page 57. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor, etc. Know ye that at the Court of Record
held in New York, April 5, 1087, the will of Coen-
RADT Ten Eyck, of this city was proved, and his sons
Dirck, Tobias, Coenradt, and Henry Ten Eyck were
confirmed as executors, April 26, 1G87.

Page 58. — Coenradt Ten Eyck, New York. " In
the Name of God, Amen. Know all men whom it
may concern, that I, Coenradt Ten Eyck, considei'ing
my present weakness," I confirm tliat matrimonial
condition made with my present wife, whereby she
was to have 2,000 guilders, of which I have paid to
her creditors the sum of 1650 guilders, by which there
remains the sum of 350 guilders. I leave to my son
Matthias 2,000 guilders, wampum value, to be paid
out of the sum which shall come from the sale of my
houses, and to make his profit therewith without pay-
ing any interest for the term of four years, and then
he is to bring it ^into the common estate. My son
Tobias is to have one year's rent of my two houses,
because my other children have a long time had the

144 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

benefit of my money and have made their pi'ofit there-
with. And touching the tannery, my thi'ee sons,
Dirck, Tobias and Coenradt, shall have the pj-eference
thereof before others, on condition they pay for the
same a reasonable and civill price upon the estimates
of indifferent persons. I appoint and make my sole
and universal heirs my children, Moi'ice, wife of Wes-
sel Ten Broeck, Jacob, Dirck, Tobias, Coenradt, Hen-
drick, and Matthias, gotten by my deceased wife
Maria Boise, " head for head, and each in equal pro-
portion." I leave to my eldest son for his privilege
100 guilders or 12 pieces of eight. Makes his sons
Dirck, ToV)ias, Coenradt and Hendrick executoi-s.

Dated September 4, 1686. AVitnesses, Wm. Bogar-
dus, Peter Stoutenburgh, Hendrick Jansen Van Vir-
den. Entered in the liecord for John West, Clerk.

[NoTE.^ — -The houses of Coenradt Ten Eyck were on
the north side of Pearl street, next west of Staat Huys
lane, which ran between it and the old City Hall. He
also owned the water lots opposite, on the south side
of Pearl street, and on the east side of Coenties slip.]

Page 60. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of
Sessions, held in Westchester, November 18, 1684, the
will of Joiiisr HoiT, of Rye, was pi-oved, and his wife
Mary was confirmed as executor, April 26, 1687.

Page 61.^ — ^JoiiN HoiT, Rye. " The last will and
Testament of John Hoit of Rye who commits his body
to the ground, and his spirit to God who gave it."
Leaves to his wife Mary one third of all movables, and
my house and orchard, and four acres of land lying
behind the oi'chard, and one aci'e of salt meadow lying
by the bridge, during her life, and then to go to ray
two younger sons John Hoit and Simeon Hoit. If she
remains a widow she is authorized to sell some part of
the same for her comfort. I leave to my two sons John
and Simeon, all my lands and rights of land in Rye.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 3-4. 145

Leaves to liis daughters Mary Brown aud Rachel Nor-
ton two thirds of the movables.

Dated August 29, 1684. Witnesses, Walter Haitt,
Thomas Betts. Makes his wife Mary, executoi', and
Joshua Hoit, Samuel Haitt and John Bondry, overseers.

" Tiiese may certify that Walter Halt, aged about
65, and Thomas Betts, aged about 68, appeared before
nie in Fairfield the 7th of Novembei', 1684, and did
both of them take oatli that the written will of John
Hoit of Rye was drawn in their presence, and was de-
clared by said John Hoit to be his will, and that they
are the witnesses thereto. Nathan Gould, Assistant
in his Majesty's Colony of Connecticut.

This will and Testament is Recorded in the Register
of the Co. of Westchestei', in Liber No. 4, in Folio 80-
81, per me, Joseph Lee, Register.

Page 62. — Inventory made September 15, 1684. 1
sword, 1 gun, 1 belt, £1.2s. 4 skips of bees, £2. 2
Books, one the Comentary on the Revelations, the
other the Christian Watchfullness, 10s. 2 oxen, £'11.
The House and land which he hath bought, with the
twelve acres of out land which he bought of Thomas
Stathani, which lyeth on the west side of Blind Brook,
£180. 1 parcel of land lying in the neck in the Town
Field, £55. 2 parcels of meadow, one lying in the
Town Field, and the other by the side of the Blind
Brook. Total amount not given. Taken by Francis
Brown, Caleb Halt, Thomas Meritt. Sworn to by
Thomas Meritt, constaV)le of Rye, Caleb Halt, Com-
missioner, and Francis Brown, Joseph Horton, Justice
of Peace.

Page 65. — Tliomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor, to all, etc. Know ye that at a court of
Sessions held in Albany, June 7, 1687, the will of
KiLLiAN Van Rensselaer, of the manour of Renssel-
laerwyck, in the County of Albany, was proved. His
Avife Anne was confirmed as executor, September 2, 1687.

146 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

Page 66. — Killian Van Rensselaer. " In the
name of God, Amen. Be it known to all men it may
concerne, that in the year 168^, on the 22 day of the
month of February, about 12 of the clock at night,
before me John Becker, Notai-y Publick, admitted by
His Excelency, Thomas Dongan, Lieut. Gen., Governor,
etc. Killian Van Rensselaer, Patroon of the Loi'dship
and manor of Rensselaerwyck dwelling there at Water-
vliet, being sick on bed, but using and. having his
senses." He bequeaths his soul into the hands of
God, and appoints his wife, Mrs. Anne Van Rensselaer,
his executor, and his only and universal heir of all liis
goods and chattels, whether in this country or upon
the sea, in Guilderland or elsewhere, without being
obliged to give an account to the orphan masters or
to his kindred. But his wife shall suffer his sister
Nellie Maria, born at Newkirck, and now dwelling at
Amsterdam, to have and enjoy one-half of the property,
in which is included the Testator's part of the entailed
estate lying beyond sea, in Guilderland. And also
concerning the money that his father, deceased, hath
disbursed for the Lordship and manor of Rensselaer-
wyck, upon which an award is made and confirmed
by the Testator and Mr. Richard Van Rensselaer,
and a true account is to be delivered to his sister, and
his sister shall do the like to his wife, for the estate
beyond sea in the Netherlands. The land that is
lying in the Lordship and manor of Rensselaerwyck,
belonging to the Testator, shall l)e divided ; and the
part that has come to him by inheritance shall go to
Hendrick Van Rensselaer, son of his uncle Jeremias
Van Rensselaer, but one-half of the pi-ofits shall go to
his wife for life. And of the lands he has by purchase,
his sister is to have one-half the profits for life. If
she die without issue, then to go to the children of
Jeremias Van Rensselaei", son of John Baptist Van
Rensellaei", and the childien of Dr. Johanes Corlinus.
The Testator's part of the ground or Toft of hind in
Klein Overshurst, being in the ampt, Van Bornvelt,

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in the Nofell Van Voortlmysen, and his division of
the house and toft of ground lying at Newkerck, by the
stone bridge, between the houses of Tunis the Cooper
and Roelofs^, shall be left as a legacy to all the heii's
of his blood excepting those of the family of Jereniias
Van Rensellaer, the son of John Baptist Van Ren-
sellaer and Dr. Johanes Corlinus. The aunt of the
testator, Petronella Van Twiller, dwelling at Newkirck
is to be maintained.

AVitnesses, M«'ii"tin Geritsen, Justice, Wm. Hendricks
Van Ness, Old Commissary, Mr. Jacob Studts, Chirur-
geon, in the city of Albany. This was done at Water-
vliet, in the Lordship and manor of Rensselaerwyck,
February 22, 1G87.

Page 69. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-General and
Governor, to all, etc. Know ye that at a Court of
Record held in New York, August 20, 1C87, the
will of Randolph Eva:n"s was proved, and his wife
Margareta Avas confirmed as executoi*, September
19, 1687.

Randolph Evans, New York. "In the Name of
God, Amen, to all Christian People, Greeting. Know
ye that T, Randolph Evans, of the city of New York,
Innholder, do make this my last will and Testament."
Leaves to his daughter Elizabeth, "the child of Mar-
tha, my second wife," £20 when of age, " which is to
be paid out of the money which may be got from my
house at Brookland," when the same is sold. And "a
ojold rino; which did belong; to her mother, the Poesie
whereof is, A vertuous wife preserveth life," and 2
silver spoons. Makes his friends Richard Elliot and
John Crocker her guardians. Rest of property to his
wife and two sons Wm. and John.

Dated March 12, 1687. Witnesses, A. De Mill,
George Walgrave, James Hutchison, James Perdine.
Entered in the Records of the City of New York, the
23d of August, 1687. John Knight, Clerk.

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Page 70.— Thomas Dongaii, Lieutenant-General and
Governor, to all, etc. Kno\v ye that on Tuesday, Au-
gust 23, 1687, before Nicholas Bayard, Esq., Mayor,
the will of Mary Matthews was proved, and Robert
Darkins, Thomas Roberts, Hendrick Jacobse were con-
fii-med as executoi's October 4, 1687. By command of
His Excellency, John Knight, Sec.

Page 71. — Mary Matthews, New Yoi-k. "In the
Name of God, Amen. I Mary Matthews widow be-
ing sick of body." As for the lot of ground lying at
the upper end of the street commonly called the Sheep
Wey, and one great black walnut cupV)oord standing
in my dwelling house I leave them to my grand child
Hester Ervin. And concerning one half of the lot of
ground lying on the east side of the city of New York,
I leave it to my grand child Margaretie Gisbertse, and
the other half to my grand son James Seal)i'ook. I
leave to my son Peter Stevenson 6 shillings only, the
rest of the property is to be divided into seven shares,
one to Lucas, Elizabeth and Mary, the children of my
son John Stuyvesant, deceased, one share to Johanes
and Jacob the children of my son Gallns Stuyvesant,
deceased, one share to my daughter. Christian Dor-
kins, wife of Robert Dorkins, one share to Rynstie
Guysberts my daughter, wife of Guisbert Guysbertse,
one sliare to my son Isaac Stuyvesant, one share to
my daughter Janitie Roberts, wife of Thomas Rol)ei'ts,
and one share to my son Hendrick Jacol)s. Makes
Robert Dorkins, Thomas Roberts and Hendrick Ja-
cobs executors.

Dated June 10, 1687. Witnesses, John Wessels,
Nathaniel Marston, Hendrick Jacobs.

Page 74. — New York, September 14, 1687, Jero-
ninus Jansen came before me and made oath that he
saw Maiy Matthews scale and delivei' the above in-
strument, as her act and deed, and that she was of
perfect senses, etc. N. Bayard.

On Tuesday the 23d of August, 1687, at the Court

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of Record held for the city of New York, this will
was approved and confirmed. John Knight, Clerk.

Major Anthony Brockholls and the rest of the Hon.
Council of tlie Province of New York, to all to wliom
these Presents shall come or may concern, Greeting.
Know ye that at a Court of Record held in the city
of New York on Tuesday the 29tli of November, 1687,
Samuel Burt of the city of New York, merchant,' the
only brother of Richard Burt of the City of Loudon,
mai'iner, lately drowned, in his voyage from London
to this Port, was admitted to be administrator of all
the goods, etc., of said Richard Burt. In Testimony
whereof the said Anthony Bi'ockholls of the Council
hath hereunto set his hand, and caused the seale of
the Province to be hereunto affixed, the 1st day of
December, 1687, and the 3d ^^ear of his Majesty's
Reign. Anthony Brockholls.

Page 75. — New York the 26 November, 1687. In-
voyce of several goods and merchandizes, upon the
account of the ship Robei't (Richard Burt, master).
[This gives a long list of articles shipped on board the
ship on her voyage from London to New York.] 2
Barrels of Figs, 10 half barrels of gunpowder, 1 bar-
rel of wrought pewter, 40 dozen candles, etc., etc.

Page 76. — Inventory of personal property of Rich-
ard Burt. 1 cloth suit, £2, 3s.; 2 stuff coats, j£2, 26-.;
silk waistcoat, 6s.; 1 set of calico curtains for a sea bed,
12s.; 6 shirts, £2, 10s.; 1 Blunderbuss, £-2; 2 Pistols,
Ins.; 1 cutlass, 6s.; 1 Dirk, Is.; 1 Periwig, £1; total, £28,
17s.; the goods belonging to ship Robert, £280; the
money which did appear to us was 6 gold guineas, £4
12s. sterling in money. Taken, November 24, 1687, Ijy
John Delaval, A. DePeyster, Edward Kings. The
above Inventory ^vas sworn to in Court of Record,
November 29, 1687. John Knio-ht, clerk.

Page 78. — Thomas Dongan, Captain-General and
Governor, to all, etc. Whereas, Isaac Swinton, late

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Deputy Secretary of the Province of New York, died
intestate. Wm. Nicolls, as principal creditor, was ap-
pointed administrator, October 29, 1687.

Thomas Dongan.

Page 79. — Major Anthony Brockholls and the rest
of the Council. To all, etc. Know ye that in the
Court of Record held in New York, on the 7th of
February, 1688, Pieter De Reimer was made adminis-
trator of the estate of Elizabeth Graveratt, widow
of Dr. Samuel Drisius, late deceased, and was con-
firmed February 13, 1686. George Brevverton, Clerk.

Page 79. — Elizabeth Graveratt, N. Y. (Written
in Dutch form.) In the name of the Lord, Amen,
know all men who shall see this present Publick Instru-
ment, that after the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ, 1684, the 4th day of July, did appear
before me, Wm. Bogardus, Public Notary, in New
York, admitted by Rt. Hon. Thomas Dongan, Captain-
General, etc., together with the underwritten witnesses :
Mrs. Elizabeth Graveratt, late widow of Dr. Samuel
Drisius, deceased, in his life-time minister of that
place. Being sickly but having perfect use of her
senses, and disposes of her temporal estate in manner
following. She leaves all of her personal estate to
her children Mrs. Margaret Steenwyck, wife of Cor-
nelius Steenwyek, Machtell, widow of Nicholas Gou-
verneur, Peter De Reiner, and to the two childi'en of
her deceased son Hubert De Reimer, Isaac and Eliza-
beth "gotten by Catharine."

Witnesses, Martin Cregier, Hendrick Jellison.

New York, January 5, 168|^, entered in the Records
of the City of New York, per me, Gus. Kingsland,
Deputy Clerk. Translated by P. De Lanoy.

Page 81. — Thomas Dongan, Captain-general and
Governor. To all, etc. Whereas, David Tassach
MiNiRiKD, of Ulster County, died intestate, Major

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Patrick Magregorie being nearest of kin, is appointed
administrator, April 28, 1688.

Thomas Dongan, Captain-General and Governor.
To all, etc. At a Court of Record held in the City
Hall of this Cit}', on March 20, 16S|, the will of
Gideojst Petitt, son of Alexander Petitt of Rochelle,
merchant, was j^roved, and Peter Salvey is confirmed
as executor. May 2, 1686.

Thomas Dongan, Captain-General and Governor.
To all, etc. Whereas, on Tuesday, July 19, 1688, at
a Court of Record held in New York, the will of
Matthew Tayler, merchant, was proved, and Richard
Jones and Thomas Phillips, merchants were appointed
executors. But Thomas Phillips having since deceased,
Richard Jones is made sole executoi'. Done at Fort
James, this 30 July, 1688. Thomas Dongan.

Page 88. — Matthew Tayler, N. Y. " In the name
of God, Amen, ye 20tli day of February, anno dom,
168|. I, Matthew Tayler, of the City of New York,
although sicke and weake in body." He leaves " to
Captain John Mamiing, of Manning's Island, near New
York, 20 shillings to buy a ring," and he also releases
all claim against him. All the rest of his estate is
left to his loving brother Samuel Tayler, now of Lou-
don, for life, and then to his son George Tayler. Makes
Richard Jones and Thomas Phillips executors, and
leaves to each of them £10 " to be disposed of as they
shall deem fit," He also leaves to each of them 20
shillings to buy them a ring. ^

Witnesses, Robert Lecock, George Brewerton.

Entered in the Records of the City of New York
ye 7 day of March, 168^. By John Knight, Clerk.

Page 85. — Thomas Dongan, Captain-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Whereas, at a Court of
Sessions, held in Kingston, in the County of Ulster,
on March 7, 168|, the last will of Matthew Blanchan

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was proved. His son Matthew is confirmed executor,
July 30, 1688.

Matthew Blanchan, Kingston. "In the Name of
God, Amen. We, Matthew Blanchan and Magdalen
Goove his wife, at present in good health," make this
will. " If Matthew Blanchan happen to dye first, his
Avife shall continue in possession of all the property so
long as she lives," and if the wife happens to die first,
then her husband is to remain in possession for life.
If either i-emarry, then he or she shall deed to the
children one-half the estate. Upon the death of both,
their son Matthew Blanchan shall have the farm at
Hurley, with the house and 4 horses and 4 cows. The
rest of their property, both in England and America, is
to goto their 5 childi-en, Katharine, Maiia, Magdalena,
Elizabeth, and Matthew.

Dated at Kingston, August 22, 1671. Witnesses,
Thomas Chambers, John Williams, Cornelius Barents.
Attested by J)e La Montague, May 18, 1679.

Page 86. — Thomas Davids, New York. " To all
Christian People: to whom this Present shall concern.
I, Thomas Davids, of ye city of New York, Avidower of
Anna Scheats, deceased, send Greeting." He makes
his sole heii's, his two daughters, " gotten by my said
wife," Aeletie and Angeineltie. "And whereas Benony
Van Curlaer, the son of my said wife Anna, hath been
adopted by me as a child, but whereas he hath ))een to
me very disobedient and stuboru, committing acts and
words against me, I have thought best that he shall
have no moi-e than 3 shillings in silver money;" He
makes " my very good friends Peter Jansen Messier and
Peter Sindvam," executors and tutoi'S of his children.

Witnesses, Joost Paldinck, P. DeLanoy. Pi'oved at
Court of Record held in New Yoi-k in the City Hall
on Tuesday, August 21, 1688. J. Nicolls.

Page 88. — At a (V^urt of Record held in tlie City
Hall in New York, on Tuesday, Septembei- 4, 1688.

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Present, Stephaniis Van Cortland t, Jolin Lawi'ence,
Francis Kuniboiit, Paul Richards, Jobanes Kip.
Whereas Mr. John Del aval and Mr. Richard Jones
were formerly appointed appraisers of the estate of
Thomas Phillip, and the aforesaid Mr. Delaval V)eing
absent, and Mr. Richard Jones taken sick. Ujion
recpiest of the widow, Mr. Christopher Goove, Samuel
Bui't and Philip Richards, are appointed appraisers.

J. Nicolls.

Page 89.— Inventory : 44 China Cai-pets, £11 ; 7
yards of Silk Cra])e, lis; Money and Plate, £70.
Total, £541.17.

Page 1*1. — At a Court of Record held in the City
Hall in New York, December 10, 1689. Present P.
De Lanoy, Mayor, Jobanes De Bruyn, Coiiielius Plu-
vier, Robert AYalters, Hendrick Van Feurdon, John
Shutt Aldei'men. Peter De Mill appearing before the
Court brought in the will of his father Anthony De
Mill, pi'oved before Mr. Francis Rumbout and John
Lawrence, Justices of the Peace. Also an Inventory
appraised by order of said Justices, by Mr. Peter De
Lanoy and Geritt Duyckinck, amounting co £l92.7^
Letters of administration were granted to him. Abra-
ham Gouverneur, Clerk.

Page 92. — Inventory: 2 great chairs, 4^; 1 Looking
Glass a®. " A parcel of ground lying between the land
of Barent Coerten and Hendrick Bosch in Beaver
street, £22." Total £192. Taken by Martin Clock,
Constable, Coi-nelius Duyckinck and Albert Clock,
October 1, 1689.

Recorded by me, Aljrahani Gouverneur, Clerk.
December 12, i689.

Page 96. — Jacob Leislei', Lieutenant Governor and
Commander-in-chiefe, etc. To all to whom these
Presents shall come. Know ye that at a Court of
Record held in New Yoi-k, December 10, 1689, the

154 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

last will of Anthony De Mill was proved, and Isaac
De Mill and Isaac Kip were confirmed as executors,
January 4, 1689. Jacob Leisler, Jacob Milborne,
Secretary.

Page 97. — John Vigne (or Vinge), Ne-^v^ York. " In
the name of God, Amen. Know all men whom it may
concerne, that I, underwritten John Vigne, dwelling
within this city of New York, considering the moi-tal-
ity of men." 1 leave to my cousin Gerritt Jansen
Roos, £56 as a legacy before any division is made.
" I leave to Emmerantie Provost, daughter of Elias Pi'o-
voost, procreated by Cornelia Koos, a parcel of ground,
lying without the Wall of this city, in ye New Lots in
ye streete called Thienhoven street, whereof I have sold
the first lot to Johanes Ellsworth, the second to Peter
Pano-born, and this lot beino; the third lot in order and
must be broad in front at the street and after, 25
Dutch wood feet, and long to the ground, granted to
the late Governor Thomas Dongan." With this ex-
press condition that if she die in her minority, then
it is to go to her sister Aeltie, and if she die, then to
her brother Johanes. If he die, then to his brother
Geritt, and if he die in his minority, then to his mother
Cornelia Roos, who has power to sell it. The re-
mainder of the estate is left in 6 shares. To the chil-
dren of my deceased sister Maria Ver Planck, the
children of my deceased sister Christina Dircksen, the
children of my deceased sister Rachel Van Thien-
hoven, Harme De Wolf, the children of Claas Wou-
terse Visser and the children of Aeltie Lamberts
Wolf, on the express conditions that the three last
shares, viz. Harme De Wolf, and the children of Claas
Wouterse Visser, and the children of Aeltie Lamberts
Wolf, shall be in room of 100 guilders made to them
by the testament of my deceased wife, Emmerantie
Van der Sluys, in case they will accept for it, which
is left to their free choice. I leave to my cousin Isaac
Ver Planck, my black cloth coat, and to my cousin

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Jolianes Roos, my coat with silver l)uttou?!. And to
the end that this my last will may l)e better per-
fornied, I have nominated and appointed my three
cousins, Geritt Jansen Roos, Lucas Van Tienhoven, and
Johanes Koos, executors. "These presents I declare
to be my last will and testament, desiring ye same
may be irrevocable. J. Vinge."

Witnesses, Johanes Kip, Wm. Bosrardus, Notary
Public.

Recoi'ded in the Book of Wills, Per me Abraham
Gouverneur, Clerk.

[Note. — Jan Vigne (or Vinge) o^vned land ^vhich
is now the most valuable in New York. The lot left
to Emmerantie Provost, is now No. 61 Pine Street.
The lots mentioned as sold to Peter Pangborn and Jo-
hanes Ellsworth, are Nos. 63-65 Pine street. The term
" cousins " in this will means nephews. The Dutch
lano-uao-e seems to have had no terms of distinction
V)etween these relations.]

Pa2:e 99.— Citv of New Yoj'k. At a Court of Rec-
ord held at the City Hall, of said city on the 7th of
June 16|-^ before P. Delanoy, mayor, John Spratt,
Cornelius Pluvier, Henry Van Feurdon and Johanes
Van Cowenhoven. The last will and testament of
John Vigne being brought into the Court was then
proved and confirmed by oath of Wm. Bogardus, No-
tary Public, ^vitness thereto. Per curiam, Abraham
Gouverneur, Clerk.

Letters of administration were granted to the ex-
ecutors, January 7, 16f|-.

Page 100. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor,
Commander in Chiefe, etc. To all to whom these
presents may come, know ye that at a Court of Re-
cord held in New York, December 10, 1689, the Avill
of John Vigne was proved, and Gerritt Jansen Roos,
Lucas Van Tienhoven and Johanes Roos were con-
firmed as executors, January 18, 16f|-. Jacob Leisler.

156 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

Thomas Wandell, Maspetli Kills. " The last will
and Testament of Thomas Wandell^of Maspetli Kills
in the bounds and limits of Newtown upon Long Isl-
and ; being subject to sudden sickness and knowing
the certainty of death." Leaves all estate, except the
following legacies, to his wife Audry Wandell, and
makes her his sole executrix. I leave to my cousin
Richard Alsop, the piece of salt meadow that lieth
within his fence, that incompasseth liis dwelling house.
Also 2 steers and a case of pistols already in his pos-
session. To Richard Alsop's son Thomas 2 heifers.
To my grand son Johanes Lowerison's son, 1 heifer.
To Theophilus Phillips 1 heifer. To my sister in law
Sarah, wife of Humphrey Clay, the value of £10.
" This I ye said Thomas Wandell do owne to be my
full desire, by setting to my hand and scale this 2v>
November, 1G88."

Witnesses, John Sharpe, Theophilus Phillips.

Page 102. — Codicil, confii-ms the above will, and
expressing great love and affection for liis wife Au-
dry.

Dated January 12, 1688. AVitnesses, John Low-
erie, George Hexton. Proved at Court of Oyer and
Terminer in Queen's Co., January 29, 1689.

At a Court of Sessions held in Jamaica, February 4,
16|-|-, Ml". Samuel Edsall, President, Matthias Harvey,
John Seaman, Nathaniel Denton, John Tredwell, Jus-
tices, Mrs. Audry Wandell presenting to ye said Court,
an account of the Court of Oyer and Terminer, held
in Queens Co., January 29, 1689. She was recom-
mended to apply for Lettei's of administration to the
honored Lieutenant-Governor, Jacob Leisler, Esq.

Daniel Denton, Clerk.

Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, Commander in
Chief, etc. To all to whom these presents may come.
Know ye that at a Court of Oyer and Terminer in
Queens Co. on the 29th day of January last, the will of
Thomas Wandell was proved. Letters of ad minis-

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. J 57

ti'ation are gi-anted to liis widow, Audry Wandell,
April 4, 1690.

Page 104.— Jan Schouten, New York (written in
Dutch form). " In the Name of God, Amen. Know
all men who shall see this present Pid)lick Instrument,
that on March 9, 168f, before me, AYm. Bogardus,
Notary Public, admitted by the Rt. Hon. Thomas
Dongan ; Jan Schouten and Sarah Janse, married and
now living in tliis city well known to me and to the
witnesses. Being both in good health." They leave
all their estate to " the longest liver of the two." If
either I'emarry then one half is to go to the childi'en.
Their son Lucas is to have a double sliare. Their
daugliter Janetie, wife of Peter Stevenson, is to have
only the use of her part, " so long as she is bound to
him, her said husband," and is to descend to her son
Johanes. "Other children" mentioned but not
named.

Witnesses, Nicholas Delaplaine, Jacob Boelin. Trans-
lated by P. DeLanoy. Proved at Court of Records,
March 15, 1690. Confirmed at Fort AVilliam in New
York, May 2, in the second year of his Majesty's
Reigne, 1690. Jacob Leisler.

Page 108. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant - Governor,
Commander in Cliiefe of the Province of New Yoi'k
under his most excellent majesty AVilliam of England,
tfec. King, Defender of the Faith, etc. To all to whom
these presents may come. Know ye that at a Coui't
of Sessions, in New York, held the first Tuesday in
August, 1689, the ^vill of AA^illiam Cox, merchant,
was proved, and Richard Jones and Jolin Mayle ai'e
confirmed as executors. Given imder my hand and
sealed with the Scale of the Province at Fort AA^illiam,
in New Yoi-k, this 10th day of May, in the second yeare
of his Majesty's Reigne, 1690. Jacob Leisler.

Page 109. — AA^M. Cox, New York. " In the name
of God, Amen. I, AVilliam Cox, merchant." I be-

158 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

qneatli to my well beloved servant, Jacob Mayle,
£100 in money, to see my books and accounts settled,
and make him one of my executors. I leave to my
loving friend, Richard Jones, £20, and make him ex-
ecutor. I leave to my mother, Alice Cox, ali(M Bone,
£500, to Dorothy Lee, £10. "I give and bequeath to
my dear and loving wife Sarah, which house she
pleases to have, to her and heirs. I give and be-
queath to Samuel Bradley, my brother in law, my
other house which I bought of Mr. John Robinson,
or that house I now live in, my wife taking her
choice." "If God send my brother in law an heir, he
shall call his name Cox Biadley and his children after
him the same name." I leave to Henry Bradley all
my right to a piece of land at the mill, and all things
thereon, and £100 when of age. Rest of property is
left to his wife Sarah and his brother in law Samuel
Bradley. " My desire is that this house where I now
dwell should be for my brother Samuel, as al)ove ex-
pressed, for reasons of fulfilling an oath, foi-merly
sworn to my mother, she forcing me to passion ; in
fulfilling whereof I desire that there may be no con-
tention after my decease."

Dated July 15, 1681). Witnesses, Jacob Mnyle,
Henry Mayle. Proved in Court of Sessions, held the
first Tuesday in August, 1689.

Page 111. — Inventory made September 11, 1689.
27| gallons of sweet wine, £8. 9s., 5 gallons madeira
wine, 15s. This inventory is very lengthy, covering
several pages, and amounting to some thousands of
pounds, showing plainly that Wm. Cox was one of
the wealthy merchants of his day.

[Note. — Wm. Cox is said to have been drowned
in the bay off Staten Island, in August, 1689. The
house he lived in, which was the one chosen by his
wife, is now No. 56 Wall Street. The house bought
of Mr. John Robinson is No. 129 Pearl Street.- His
wife Sarah afterward mariied John Oort, and after

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 159

his death she married the famous Captaiu William
Kidd.]

Page V27. — Adam Mott. "March 12, 168^, T,
Adam Mott, being aged 60 or thereabouts, now veiy
sicke, do now declare this to be my last will and testa-
ment." He leaves to his eldest son, Adam, 50 acres
of land that is yet to Ije taken up, and 5 shillings in
money. Leaves to son James 2 cows and a Hollow
lying by the Harbor path. To his daughter Grace
4 great pewter platters and those Hollows lying be-
tween the Great Run and Tanders Hook, those t^vo
hollows which lyeth upon ye left hand of said path,
going to ye Towne, from Madnan's Neck. And 3
Hollows, one lying and next to the other side of the
Great Run. Leaves to his son Jolm, my lot of meadow
at Whale Neck and my Hollow by the Harbor path.
To son Joseph, 100 acres of land, where he shall see
good, to take up for his use, and a Hollow which ly-
eth by the west Hollow in the Sandy Hollo^v, which is
a great Hollow. To son Gersham, 5 cows. To son
Henry, 3 cows and 2 heifers. Leaves to his wife
Elizabeth, and the children I have by her, my house
and lot upon Madnans Neck and all the rest of the
estate not above mentioned, only my house and orchard
and out houses in Hempstead, the main Hollow in
particular, I do give to my youngest son Adam. But
if my wife see cause to marry, then the estate which
I have given to her and her children shall be divided
into four parts. She is to have one part and the rest
to the children. As to the four Proprietor rights
which I have in the town of Hempstead, my wife is
to have her choice of two, and the rest is to go to my
four eldest sons.

Dated March 22, 168^. Witnesses, Joseph Sutton,
Sr., Wm. Peatte, Joseph Sutton, Jr.

Page 128. — Inventory of estate of Adam Mott,
taken by Jonathan Smith, Sr., and Jonathan Smith, Jr.,
Hempstead, 5, 1690. Total amount, £182.

160 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

Jacob Leisler, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor, Coni-
mandei' in Chief, etc. To all to whom these jjresents
shall come, know ye that at the Court of Sessions in
Queens Co., held April 8, the will of Adam Mott was
proved. The same is confirmed and Letters of Ad-
ministration are granted to his widow Elizabeth Mott,
May 12, 1690.

Page 129. — Joseph Throckmoeton^. '• Know all
men by these presents that I, Joseph Throckmorton,
mariner, being about to go to sea, and being uncertain
of my return." He leaves all real estate, " anywhere
in all the World," to the heir male of John Throck-
morton of East Jersey, namely Joseph Throckujoi'ton,
and to his heirs male forever. And my personal
property to be disposed of according to the laws of
the places where it may be. Makes his brother John
executor.

Dated December 2, 1(389. Witness, Wm. Biles,
Pat. Kobinson, Edward Smouch.

Page l.'iO. — Whereas, Joseph Throckmorton, de-
ceased, by his last will, bearing date December 2,
1689, did make John Throckmorton, of Middleton,
in East Jersey, his executor and guardian to his son
Joseph, and the said John being since dead, before
Letters of Administration were taken, and by his will
made his wife Alice his sole executor, Lettei's of Ad-
ministi'ation are granted to her, October 13, 1690.

Jacob Leisler.

Page 131. — Whereas, at a Court of Pecord held in
the city of New York on the 2ud of November, the
original will of Heney Coylee was pi'oduced by the
widow, now know ye that by virtue of the authority to
me given. Letters of Administration are granted to his
widow, Anna Coylei", this 17 November, 1690.

Jacob Leisler.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 161

Page 132. — Henry Coyler. "In the name of ye
Lord Allmighty, By ye tenoiir of this Publick Instru-
ment, be it known to all men that Henry Coyler, on
the 21 day of Marcli, 1691, being fully resolved to
make a testament while I was in health.'' He leaves
all of his estate to his wife Anna so long as she re-
mains a widow, none of his property excepted. If she
remarry then she is to give my eight children, John,
Abraham, Sai'ah, Delia, Kachel, Maria, Henry and
Eva, two thirds of the estate, and " she shall be oldiged
to cause the under-aged children to learn reading and
writing decently." My iii'st born son is to have £10
for his birth right. My younger sou is to have my
gold ring, my seal, and one silver sjioon.

Witnesses, Captain Gerardus Duyckinck and Ensign
Peter De Mill. Translated by order of the Court,
November 17, 1690. Abraham Gouverneur.

Page 134. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Govei-noi',
Commander in Chief, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that
Whereas Jan Jansen Schepmose, of this city, de-
ceased, did in his life time possess goods, etc., and
Abraham, Dirck, Anna, Sarah, Aeltie and Joaptie
Schepmose have requested for Letters of Administra-
tion. Letters are granted to them, January 29, 169^,
namely to Abraham, Dirck, Anna, ^vidow of Henry
Co3der, Sarah, wife of Johanes De AVandeloer, Aeltie,
wife of Johanes Van Giesem, Sarah, wife of Dirck
Jansen, and Joaptie, wife of Geritt Hortenburg.

Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, etc. To all to
whom these presents shall come. Know ye that at a
Court of Record held in New York on January 7,
16-||-, the will of Thomas Koohe was proved, and
Letters of Administration are granted to his wife
Hornsie, February 7, 16, 1690.

Page 135. — Thomas Kooke, New York. " In the
name of God, Amen. Be it known to everyone whom

162 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

it shall or may concerne, that I, underwritten Thomas
Kooke, living within the city of New Yoi-k, Do make
this my last will and Testament." He leaves to his
wife Harmsie, the entire use of his estate for life,
or so long as she remains luimarried. If she re-mar-
ries then she is " to give to my children, Wm., Dirck,
Sarah, and the children yet to procure by her," one
half of the estate. The eldest son is to have 40 guil-
ders, wampum value, for his birth right. Makes his
wife executor.

Dated September 20, 1689. Witnesses, Adolph
Peterse, Jacob Van Gezel. Pj'oved in Mayor's Court,
January 7, 16-||-.

Page 137. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governoi',
etc., to all to whom these presents may come. Where-
as at a Court of Recoi'd held in New York, December
24, last, the wil] of AYm. Kookp: was produced, and
Harmsie Kooke, widow of Thomas Kooke, son of said
Wm. Kooke having requested Letters of administration
they are granted, , 1690.

Page 138.— Wm. Kooke, New Yoi-k. "In the
name of God, Amen. July 17, 1688." He Leaves all
estate to his son Thomas Kooke, " pi'ocured by my
wife Sara Kooke deceased." Signed at the house of
Dirck Jansen Wooertman, within the jurisdiction of
Brooklyn in Queens Co. AVitnesses, Dirck Janse
AYaitman, Jacobus Vandewater. Proved at C^ourt of
Records in New York, December 24, 1689.

Abraham Gouverueur.

Page 139. — At a Court of Sessions held in the City
Hall in New York, December 24, 1689, the original
Avill of Wm. Kooke being; bi'ouofht in to said Court,
was proved by Dirck Jansen AVooertman, and Jacob
Vandewater as witnesses, thereto. Per Curiam,

Abraham Gouverneur, Clerk.

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 103

City of New^ York. At a Court of Records lield in
the City Hall, January 7, 16|-|-, before Peter De Lanoy,
Esq., Mayor, John Spratt, Cornelius Pluvier, Henry
Von Feurden, Johanes Vau Cowenhoven, Aldermen.
Mr. All:)ert Bosch, requesting Letters of administra-
tion on the estates of Wm. and Thomas Kooke,
deceased, in behalf of Harnisie Kooke, widow of
Thomas Kooke. was referred to the Lieutenant-Gover-
nor for the same. Per Curiam, Abraham Gouvei'neur.

Page 140. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, etc.
To all to ■whom these presents may come, AVhereas, at
a Court of Records held in the City Hall the 9th of

, 16|^, the original will of Johanes Cowenhoven

was proved. Letters of administration are granted to
his wife Sarah. Februaiy 7, 1690.

Johanes Van Cow^enhoven, New York. [This will
is made after the Dutch form.] Know all men who
shall see this present Publick Instrument. That after
the Nativity of our Saviour Jesus Christ, anno 1690,
the 17th day of June. I, Johanes Van Cowenhoven,
Secretary, between ye limitts of Harlem and Bowery,
admitted by the Mayor's Court, appearing before the
under named witnesses, dwelling in New York County,
at Nortwvck, and noAV resolved in this month of June,
to make my Testamental disposition m case I should
come to die, then shall my wife Sara Cowenhoven
have one half of my estate. H she re-marry, then the
I'eal estate " shall go to his boys." The minor chil-
dren to be brought up out of the estate, and the eldest
son Jacob is to have 100 guilders before any division,
" And when the boys take possession of their parts
they shall give the daughters their portion." " I have
made an agreement with my son Jacob and have given
him a lot, in the Pasture-land, for ten years, the time
is begun in 1685, in the month of May, and he has
built a house and barn upon it. At the end of the
term it shall return to mv estate, and he shall have

164 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

iiotliiDg for it.'' " I have caused to be made for my son
Jacob one new wagon with yron work. Actum at Nort-
wyck, the 18 July, 1689. Johanes Van Cowenhoven.
Witnesses, Jacol) Groot, Wolfert Webber. Entered
in the Kecords, Noveml)er 8, 1690.

Abraham Gouverneur, Clerk.

Page 142. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor,
Commander-in-chiefe, etc. To all to whom these pres-
ents may come. Whereas Hans HAisrsEisr late of
Amersfoort in Kings County, deceased, had in his life
time goods and chattels, and Captain Jan Hansen his
eldest son desires Letters of administration. They are
gf anted, January" 19, 169y.

Page 143. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, etc.
AVhereas the original will of Henry Brasher, Sr., of
this city, late deceased, was proved before Peter De
Lanoy, Esq., Mayor, on February 4th last. Letters of
administration ai'e granted to his wife Susannah,
February 12, 169f

Henry Brasher, New York, Li the Name of God,
Amen, the 23d day of Api'il aniio dom.^ 1689. "I
Henry Bi'asher, turnei', although weak in body, yet in
good and sound memory." He leaves to his son
Henry Brasher 10 shillings. To my other two sons
Isaac and Abraham, 5 shillings. To my daughters
each 5 shillings. Leaves all the rest to his wife,
Susannah, and to her heirs forever, and makes her ex-
ecutor.

Witnesses, Ebenezer Willson, Adolph Peters de
Groot.

Page 145. — New York, February 4, 169^, there
appeared before me Adolph Peterse and did declare
before me that he ^vas present when Henry Brasher
set his hand and seal to this writing as his last will
and Testament. P. De Lanoy, Mayor.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 165

Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, etc. Whereas,
at a Court of Records held in the City Hall, the orig-
inal will of DiKOK Teunisen and Anatje Wallings
was proved, and Captain Francis Goderus having re-
quested Letters of Administration, they are granted
February 13, 169f

Page 146. — Inventory of estate of Dirck Teunisei^
and Catalyntie Frans, deceased, taken by Peter Le
Grand, Constable, and Hendrick Jellise Meyer, and
Andries Brestede, January 16, 169-^. House and
ground standing and being in the Broadway, 4,000
guilders, total amount 6,125 guilders. Translated by
Abraham Gouverneur.

Page 149. — Jacob Leisler, Lieutenant-Governor, etc.
Whereas Catalyntie Frans, late of this city, de-
ceased, had in her life time goods and chattels, and
Warner Wessels and Jacobus Frans, married with two
of her daughters, desire Letters of Administration ;
they are granted, February 26, 169^.

Jacob Leislei', Lieutenant-Governor, etc. Whereas
Minie Joiianes, late of the County of Orange, de-
ceased, had in his life time goods, etc., and his eldest
son and heir Joiianes, Minie and Dirck Storms, de-
sirino: Letters of Administration. They are granted,
Febiaiary 28, 169f

[Note. — Minie Johanes was one of the first settleis
at Haverstraw, New York, where he had a large
tract of land.]

Page 150. — The Deposition of Hartman Wessels,
aged 51, or thereabouts, and John Cavalier, aged 45,
deponents being sworn upon the Holy Evangelists, that
on or about tlie 9th day of July, 1689, these deponents
were then at the house of Daniel De Hart, late of
New York, deceased, and that they heard the said
Daniel DeHart declare that he left all his estate to

166 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LlBER 3-4.

his then wife, Martlia DeHart. And botli furtlier de-
clare that the said Daniel DeHart was then at that
time of perfect sense and memory to the best of tlieir
knowledge, and further sayeth not. Hartman Wes-
sells, John Cavaliei', Gertrude Jans Van Tuyl.

New York, May , 1690. Jurat Coram, me, S.
Van Cortlandt.

Gertryd Jans Van Tuyl, also being sworn, says that
she heai'd Daniel DeHart declare the words in the
above deposition expressed, and that she was request-
ed to be a witness. Recorded by John Marsh.

Page 151. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Governor,
etc. To all to whom these presents may come. Know
ye that at a mayor's court held on February 22, 1680,
Audry Sharpe, widow of John Sharpe, late of this
city, having desired Letters of Administration, she
was made administrator by said Court, and the same
is confirmed, February 4, 1684.

Page 152. — At a Court of Record, held in the City
Hall on February 22, 1680, before Captain Wm. Dyie,
mayoi*, Mi's. Sharpe, wadow of John Sharpe, deceased,
desiring Letters of Administration, she is recommend-
ed to the Governor and Council. John West, Clei-k.

A true and Perfect Liven tory of the goods and
chattels and estate of my husband John Sharpe, late
deceased, taken this 25t]i Februaiy, 168^. Two houses
and lands, £350. Total amount, £429. Taken by
Humphrey Davenport, Dirck Van der ClyfCe.

Page 155. — Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Governoi-,
etc. Know ye that at a Court of Oyei' and Terminer
held at Southampton in the County of Suffolk, on the
12th day of November, 1684, the will of John Budd
of Southold was proved, and Mr. John Tut hill and
Mr, Isaac Arnold were appointed executors. The
same is confirmed February 28, 168|.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 167

Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Governor, etc. To all,
etc. Know ye that at a Court of Records held in
New York on Tuesday, the lOtli of March, 1684, the
will of Jacob Delany, of this city was proved, and
Mr, John Bruyn (Johanes DeBruyn) and Mr.
Cornelius Vanderburgh were made executors. The
same is coniirmed, April 1, 1685.

Jacob Delany, New York. In the name of God,
Amen. Be it known to all men Avho shall see this
present Public Instrument, that on the 31st day of
January, 168^, Ijefore me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary Pul)-
lic, residing in New York, admitted by the Hon.
Thomas Dongan, Jacob Delanj, Chirugeon, and hath
made his last will and testament. He leaves to his
daughter Cornelia, " 200 guilders, Holland money,
before any division for her outsetting ; " to his daugh-
ter Gertruyd " 1,000 guilders, and his negro boy called
Venture, out of consideration that she is the youngest
daughter." Rest of estate to his four children, Cath-
arina, Janetie, Cornelia and Gertruyd. Makes his
" good fi-iends Mr. John Bruyn and Cornelius Van-
denbei'gh " executors.

Witnesses, Anthony De Mill, Cai'sten Luersen.

Page 159. — At a Court of Record held in New
York on the 2nth day of March, 1684, before Mr.
Gabriel Minveille, mayor, the last will of Jacob De-
lany, Chirugeon was presented, both the oi'iginal and
a translation, and proved by the oaths of Anthony
DeMill, Carsten Luersen and AYm. Bogardus as wit-
nesses, and Mr. John DeBruyn and Mr. Cornelius
Vandenbergh were made executors. Recommended to
the Govei'nor for confirmation. Per Curiam,

John West, Secretary.

Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Governor. To all to
whom these presents shall come. Know ye that at
a Court of Records held in New York on Tuesday,

168 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 3-4.

tlie lOth of March, 1684, before Gabriel Miuvieille,
mayor, the last \vill of Gulian Vee Planck was
proved, and Henrica Wessels his wife was made ex-
ecutrix, the same is confirmed, Marcli 29, 1685.

Paoe 160. — G LILIAN Veu Planck, New York. In
the Name of God, Amen. Know all men who shall see
this present Public Instrument, that on the 22d day of
April, 1684, before me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public,
admitted by the Rt. Hon. Thomas Dongan, appeared
Mr. Gulian Ver Planck, alderman, and Mrs. Hendj'ica
Wessels conjoined in matrimony, known to me andlto
the witnesses. The Testator being sick abed. The
survivor of the two is to have full possession of the
estate without being obliged to give any account, but
the survivor is not to wrong the children but rather to
])e their support. If the survivor should remarry, then
one half of the estate is to go to the children, viz. Sam-
uel, Abraham, and Anna. Alter the death of both,
the whole is to go to the children, but the property is
to be managed till the youngest is of age.

Witnesses, Stephen Van Cortlandt, Francis Rum-
bout and Peter Delany.

Page 163. — At a Court of Record held on Tuesday
the 10 of March, 1684, before Mr. Gabriel Minvielle,
Mayor, the original will of Gulian Vee Planck was
produced, with a translation and proved, and the wid-
ow, Hendrica Wessels, was confirmed as executor.

John West, Clerk.

Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Governor General, etc.
To all, etc. Know ye that a court of Record held in
New York on the 28 day of April, 1685, the will of
CoENELius Steenwyck of the city of New York was
proved, and Margaret Steenwyck, his widow, is con-
firmed as executor. May 13, 1685.

Page 164. — Thomas Dongan, Governor, etc. Kno^v
ye that at a Court of Oyer and Terminer and general

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 109

Gaol delivery, lield at Soiitbampton, November 12, last,
Mary Jessup, widow of Thomas Jessup, was ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of her late husband,
Thomas Jessup, April 17, 1685.

Page 165. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Jessup,
taken by Edward Howell, Obadiah Rogers, and John
Howell, Jr., September 17, 1684. A dwelling house,
and home lot, with ^ of all his father's lands and mea-
do\vs and Commonage within the bounds of Southamp-
ton. Except the Home lot and land adjoining at
Towne, now in the particular possession of his brother
John. (Value not given.) 2 mares and 1 horse, £7.
3 young horses, £3. Whale ci'aft wai-ps, irons, etc.,
£2. 6 gallons of Rum, 18 shillings, negro man, £24.
Total, £182, 17s.

Page 167. — John Ramsden, Newtown. " In the
Name of God, Amen. The 20th day of September,
1686, I, John Ramsden, living in Newtown upon Long
Island, being sick and weak of body." Leaves all his
estate to his wife Hannah and his daughter Mary.
His negro man John is to be freed after four years,
and " he is to have 1 good suit of Clothes, 1 cow, 1
hoi'se, and whatever else my wife sliall see fit." If his
daughter Mary should die, then the whole is to go to
his wife and her heirs. Makes his wife executor, and
John Ketcham and Content Titus, overseers.

AVitnesses, Abraham Joris, Joris Abrahams.

Page 168. — At the County Court, or Court of Ses-
sions held at Jamaica, the 2nd Tuesday in October, be-
ing the 12t]i day of the same, the will of John Rams-
den of Newtown was proved. AVm. Nicolls, Clerk.

James Matthews, New York. " In the Name of
God, Amen, the 5 and 20th day of January, 1685. I,
James Matthews, of the city of New York, Inn keeper,
being weake." I leve to my son in law Isaac Steven-

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sant £30. To my son in law Peter Stevensant, 1 sliil-
ling in full settlement of all claims whatsoever. To
my grandson, James Seaborough, £15, to be paid when
occasion shall be to put him out an apprentice or wlien
he is 21. To my granddaughters Hester Erwyn and
Maria Gerittsen, whom 1 have brought up Avith me
from their childhood, each £20, when of age or mar-
ried. But they are not to marry Avithout the consent
of my wife Mary their grandmother. Kest of estate
real and personal to wife Mary and makes her executor.
Witnesses, Heudrick Williams, Otto Geristse, Na-
thaniel Marston, George Farwell. Entered in the
Records, April 14, 1686. John West, Clerk.

Page 171. — Thomas Dongan, Governor, etc. To all
etc. Know ye that at a Court of Record held in ISew
York on Tuesday 29th of December, 1685, the will of
Gekitt Schlectenhorst was proved. His wife Aeltie
is confirmed as executor, October -2, 1686.

The oi'iginal Book No. 4 begins here.

Pas^e 172. — Stephen Hicks, Flushino;. '^' In the
Name of God, Amen. I, Stephen Hicks, of Flushing,
being of perfect memoiy." Leaves all estate to his be-
loved wife Anne Hicks.

Dated June 8, 1688. Witnesses, Matthias Harvey,
Sarah Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence.

Edmond Andross Knight, Captain-General and Gov-
ernor in Chief e, etc. Know ye that on the 29th day of
August, 1688, the will of Stephen Hicks of Flushing,
was proved, and his wife Anne is confirmed as execu-
ti'ix, August 29, 1688. John West, Secretaiy.

Page 173. — In Pursuance of a Warrant directed to
us the under signed by His Excelency Sir Edmund
Andross, Captain-General and Governor in Chiefe of
His Majesty's Territory and Dominions of New Eng-

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land, bearing date ye 4th Day of October, in the 4th
year of the Reigne of our Sovereign Lord, King
James the Second, over England, etc. Annoqe Doni.
1688.

Aj^pointing and anthoi'izing us to take a view and
Survey of his Majesty's Fort at New York and the
Fortifications of the city, and to take a particular and
exact account of what repairs are wanting either
within oi- without, the said Fort and Fortihcations the
houses, buildings and lodgings within the said Fort,
the Pallisadoes, and out houses, and also the number
of the great guns, both mounted and dismounted, and
in what Condition both they and their Carriages are.
And what the charge may amount to, to fit and put
all in good Condition and Repaire. Also to take an
account of all small arms, Powder, Matches, Balls,
Boml)s, Gj'enades and all other military stores, and
Implements of war, belonging to said Forts and Foiti-
fications. And thereof to make a due report unto his
Excellency aforesaid, more or less, distinctly and
plainly.

We have accordingly taken two Carpenters, one
Mason, and a Glazier with us and have surveyed the
same accordingly, and find it as followeth, viz. :

The fence about the Fort, the Posts rotten, Severall
Pannels fallen down, and according to ye Carpenters
now w^ill ]-equire to mend ye same

150 Posts at 6<^ £3.15.5

r;00 Clap boards 15.

25 Nailes 18.

100 Rayles 1.05.

Workmanship 4.00.

i;i0.13.5

There were formerly about the Fort, Stockadoes, of
about 9 feet high, 10 feet from the walls, but none
now. To make it up againe would require 1800 short
Stockadoes, 2400 Stockadoes of 12 foot long, the thin-
nest end 6 inches, at 12^ per piece, £120.

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And for setting up £25, £145.

Upon the Flag mount there were 6 brass guns, demi
Culverins, new Carriages and wheels, only wanting
beds and coynes, we guess may cost £12.

A new Platfoi'm with Planks and labor may cost £3.

The stone wall about the Fort we find in an indif-
ferent good Condition.

The F'lagg Staff is rotten, wants a new one which
will cost £5.

Upon the wall curtain are two seekers and a brass
with new carriages and wheels, only wanting coynes
and bed. Will cost 6 shillings.

Two brass mortar pieces, the one of 7^ inches, ye
other of 8^ inches diameter, the carriages wholly
rotten, wants new ones which will cost £2.

The whole Platform is rotten and must be made
ne\v, for which they will want 1400 foot of Planck of
three inches thick, and 30 sleepers of 20 foot long,
■which will cost with the workmanship, £24,

The wall of the old Battery hangs over, so wants
Buttresses, to sustain them which will cost £3.

The old well being fallen in, there wants a new one
which will cost £25.

Upon the Magazine Mount are six Demi Culverins,
upon Carriages. Four half worn, 1 rotten. Are not fit
for the guns, all wanting beds and coynes, £263.11.

Half of tliem have new Platforms but too narrow,
the other half none at all. Wants 1150 feet of Planck
and 18 sleepers. All which will cost with the work-
manship, £30.

Upon the Armory Curtains, no guns, wants one and
a new carriage, beds and coynes and a Platform for
which there must be 100 foot of Planck and 4 sleepers,
wliich will cost with the workmanship

Upon the Iron Mount are four Seekers with two
carriages, four new wheels, but too small, no Platforms,
so -wants two new carriage beds and coynes, 1500 foot
of Planck, and 30 sleepers which will cost with the
workmanship, £40.

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The inner part of the Armoury Cnrtain is to be new
made, the charges whereof are computed at £16.

The Roome over the Gate wants shutters, and ye
restoring of ye same computed at £3.

Upon the Merry Mount are 4 Seekers and two l)rass
Culverins which need new carriages, a stone Platform
wants beds and Coynes, which will cost £12.

Within the Curtain at the back end of tlie Guard
are 4 Seekers and a carriage half w^orn, wants beds
and Coynes, which will cost £8.

The Platform rotten, wants to renew it 1600 foot of
Planck, and 50 sleepers, which will cost with the
workmanship, £30.

AVants a smaller new house of office, computed foi-
timber and workmanshi}), £8.

Then wants a new Crane for the guns, which will
cost £5.

There ^vants aprons for all ye guns, which will cost
£3.

Item, 2 new Gentry boxes, besides two new ones
new made, £2.1 0^

In the Fort before the house two Brass guns, two
new mailes but old wheels.

Upon the Spur before the Gate, three Seekers, one
iron and 2 brass. No Carriages nor Platform.

The Breast works upon the wall most part quite
out of repaii', except from ye gate Room to ye Meriy
mount, ye reparation of ye same will cost £45. Out
of the Fort under the Flagg mount, near ye water
side, 5 iron Demi Culverins, four sea cai'i'iages worth
nothing. To make up the same there will be wanting
30 sleepers of 15 foot, 1600 foot of Planck, which will
cost with the workmanship, £5.

The cost of the bricklayer work, for ye repairing of
ye Great House, the Chimnies, souldiers rooms, officers
rooms, and what further ought to be done to the Fort,
is computed (besides what is done already as per Ser-
geant Olpherts account amounting to £18.16.4) the
sum of £40.

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There wants a new Gate between ye Spur and Iron
mount, for which there is to be 4 Posts, 6 Hibs and 15
laths, which will cost with ye Workmanship, £3.

The Guard and Souldiers room we find tlie Roof
decayed and ought to be renewed with boards and
shingles. All ye floor is old, ye lodgings as followeth :
The 1st Room, 4 Cabbins, one new and three okl beds.
The 2nd Room, 5 Cabbins out of repaire. The 3d
room, 6 Cabbins out of Repaire. The 4tii Room, 7
Cabbins out of repaire. The 5th Room, 7 Cabbins,
and new beds ye men had at Albany, and two new-
beds they had new made.

The Armourer's room, 6 cabbins. For ye repairing
of all this there wants, according to ye carpenter's cal-
culation, 32 beams of 18 foot, 50 beams of 20 foot 7-8-9
inches square, 60 Rafters 14 foot 5-7 inches square,
2400 feet of oak Planck for ye first floor, 2400 foot
ditto for ye middle floor, 2400 foot ditto for ye upper
floor, 3360 foot ditto, for ye Roofe, 7000 Cedar shingles
3 foot long, 250 pounds of nayles. Which will cost,
with ye workmanship besides ye reparation already
done by ye carpenters, and materials used, amounting,
as per ye cai'penter's accounts, ye sum of £24.13.1^.

The Great House wants some Shutters, doors, ye
floor is to be mended. Shores under ye beames in
ye cellar. Stairs in ye Garrett, and several other repa-
rations. Ye material and workmanship whereof will
cost, according to ye carpenter's calculations, £9.
The steps into the Powder room are all rotten. To
make new ones will cost about £1.5.

The Glazier, taking a view of all ye Glazier's ^vork,
brings in his report of glass to be made and mended
as per account amounting to ,£3.7.4., viz., 9 glasses in
ye kitchen, and 4 to be mended, 5 new glasses in the
Linto (Leanto). In ye Armory two new glasses and
17 to be mended. In the Court Guard, 8 new ones
and 5 to be mended, £13.9. There is wanting at ye
outward door of ye Great House and at ye doors with-
in, locks, soiue hinges and other iron works, which hv

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computation may cost .£3.10. Cost of iron woi'ks there
will be M^anting when all is to be made, l)ut not in
good condition, cannot well be said at present.

The Great Gate of the Fort and ye gate of ye wood
yard jniist be repaired, which may cost £3. There is
also necessary to be made one great Ladder and two
small ones, £1.10. Also Twelve Leather Buckets, £4.4.

The Sally Port wants a new door and door case,
locks and l)ars, which will cost £2.

There wants two Bai-rels of Tar for ye carriage
wheels, etc., £1.4. Total, £707,086'.

The militai-y stores and implements of war are as
folio weth :

56 ban-els of Powder in ye Powder room. The store
keeper gives an account of 10 barrels sent to Albany
and 6 barrels used for ye Fort.

78 Pikes, viz., 6 in ye passage of ye Great House,
and 72 in the armoury, and ye store keeper gives an ac-
count of 60 Pikes sent to Albany. 7 Halberds in ye
armoury, 12 sent to Albany. 2 Partizans in ye armouiy.

The store keeper gives an account of 11 Dragoon's
fire arms sent to Albany. Also of 87 Basanetts sent
to Alljany. 50 fire lock musquets, ditto, new. 204
fire locks, viz., above ye souldiers room, 13 in ye pas-
sage of ye Great House, 8 in the armourers Shop, 188
in the armoury, 22 broken musquets in the armoury,
198 match locks, viz., 191 in ye armoury, 7 in ye ar-
mourers room.

1 Pair of in ye passage of the Great House, 12

barrels of musquet balls, viz., 1 in the armoury, 11 in
the Great House.

150 Colers of Bandileers in 26 bundles in ye ar-
moury, 160 carried oif to All:>any.

The armourer gives an account of 88 Cartouch boxes
sent to Albany.

One great iron Borer for ye wheels in ye armoury.
Three iron crows, 1 in the armoury and 2 in ye
armourer's room. One hand saw, 1000 pieces of match
above ye souldiers' room, l)y guess. 214 shovels and

176 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

spades, 29 saddles, and 3 sent to Albany. 13 worms
and 2 sent to Albany. 45 sponge staves, and 15 sent
to Albany. 10 horns and priming irons. A parcel of
old bed pieces in ye cellar under ye officers' I'ooms.
140 Culverin shot, 280 high sequier, 2300 low seqnier.
280 Reffuse shot. 173 Grenades shells. 50 Falcon
shot. 45 pieces of sleeper, fit for to lay under ye
Platform, and 6 used.

In a room over ye Guard are cabbins and a stand-
ing bed stead, with 2 Albany beds. A great old
Clock in ye armourer's room. A Flagg of Bear port.
16 broken shovels. 44 Pick axes. 21 iron crows
over ye souldiers' rooms. 4 iron bands to ye wheels.
92 cartridge cases. 200 pounds of old iron by guess.
19 broken musquets in ye Smith shop. 11 Colers
Bandileers over ye souldiers' rooms. 1 Lanthorne. 5
old Powder cases. 10 yards of azenbriggs for sliot
bags. Two old chests to keep cartridges in. There
wants for present use Cortass Paper, thread, twine and
needles, flints and drums.

The city Fortifications are as follows, viz. : Before
ye Towne Hall, a half moone, most ruined and washed
away by ye sea, there are three demi-culverins, and
three rotten carriages, fit for nothing, ye stone wall
from ye Town Hall to ye half moone by Burgers
Path also washed away. But there is ne^v lots laid
out before them to low water mark for people to build
upon, which will be wharfed out by tlie several own-
ers of said lots. The half moone })y Burgers Path
is also most ruined and beaten down by ye water.
There are 4 seekers and one minion. No carriages.
The stone wall from said half moon to ye water gate
ruined, and most part broken down by the water.

The half moone hj ye water gate and ye mount all
fallen down and washed away. There is two seekers
and no carriages, ye water gate all down. The Cur-
tine from ye water gate to the Artillery mount was
formerly double stockadoed and a ditch with breast-
works within of salt sod and now all down. The

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ground is laid out in lots, some built, some a building,
and layd out to build upon.

The Artillery mount lias no guns, ye walls indiffer-
ent good, ye sod work out of repair, as also ye Ditch
and Stockadoes ruined. A small old house in ye mid-
dle of ye mount.

The Curtine from ye Artillery mount to ye land
gate mount, formei'ly double stocadoed, witli a ditch
and breast works, now all gone. The mount by the
land gate, ye stone wall to ye noi'th west post ruined,
ye breast or sod work also ; ye ground laid out to build
upon.

The land gate ready to fall down. The Curtine
from ye town gate to ye Locust Trees, formerly stock-
adoed with a ditch and lu'eastworks, now none.

The King's Gai'den by ye Locust trees, all ruined.
The Pasty mount formerly Stockadoed, about now
falling down. There are 2 seekers, one old can-iage
all I'otten.

The Curtine from ye Pasty mount to ^^e point of ye
meriy mount of Fort James was all Stockadoed and
breast work but none now. There is no military or
other stores at all in ye City of New Yoriv, otherwise
than is above expressed. We are informed by his
Excellency Colonel Dongan that he intended to in-
large ye city and, if occasion, to lay ye Fortifications
further out. How much ye charges of Fortifying the
city anew will come to we cannot compute till it be
laid out and surveyed by some artist, and such one
there is none here at present.

This report, containing 12 pages, is hereby offered
unto your Excellency by your Humble Servants.
Fj-ancis Nicholson, Colonel N. Bayard, Wm. Beek-
man, S. VanCortlandt, Matthew Plowman, G. Min-
veille.

Dated ye 15 November 1688.

Page 180.— Certificate of Nicholas Harward, No-
tary Public and Tabelion, dwelling in London, that

178 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

lie lias seen and perused the Letters Patent granted
])y King James 2nd dated the lOtli of October in the
4th year of his majesty's reign, stating that Lewis
Bongrand, though born beyond sea is naturalized as a
subject with all privileges, etc.

Dated October 15, 1688. The Patent is entered in
the Custom House in London.

Page 181. — Notice of the appraisement of the Shal-
lop "James," by order of the Lieutenant-Governor,
October 16, 1688, the hull with masts and standing-
rigging, main yard and fore yard, anchor and cable
£2U, total £150. Taken by Jeremiah Tothill, Heii-
drick Jacobs, October 23, 1688.

Page 183. — Clearance of the sloop " Suj)ply " bound
for Virginia and Maryland. 200 bushels of salt, 1
hogshead of sugar, 1 hogshead of rum, 17 negroes,
December 17, 1688. Francis Nicholson.

Page 184. — The ship "Unity" was seized and con-
demned for trading conti'ary to Law. " Was ap-
pi'aised and is now become a free vessel."

Li the Name of God, Amen. This Indenture, made
tlie 28 day of August, 1688, between Henry Mackin-
tosh of Surinam, on ye one part, and Elizabeth Le-
HUNT of Port Koyal on the Island of Jamaica.. Wit-
uesseth, that whereas there is intended a marriage
shortly between the said parties and that then they
intend to take their departui-e for Surinam luider the
government of the States of Holland, where most of
the estate of said Henry Mackintosh is situated. And
whereas there is among the Dutch a la^v or custom
that the wife by marriage becomes entitled to one
half of the estate of her husband. Therefore the said
Elizabeth Lehunt relinquishes all claim to his estate
during his life, and that if she survives him she will
not claim more than one quarter, and submits all

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other expectations " to his goodness and Generosity,"
and he agrees to leave her one quarter of his estate.
Witnesses, Solomon Cartel', Robert Sharpe, Tliomas
Booker.

Page 186. — Henry Mackintosh, "Planter," being
in good health. Leaves to the Poor of the Colony of
Surinam 500 pounds of sugar. To his brotliei's Wm.,
John, Alexander and his sister Margaret £100 each.
To any kindred or friend that can by any pretence lay
claim to any interest in my estate, 100 pounds of
sugar, " to cut him or them ofE." My daughter in law
Mary Pringle is to have the portion left to her by her
parents. Leaves to his brother Angus 100,000 pounds
of sugar. Kest of his estate to his wife Elizabeth.
If she leaves children they are to have one half.

JJated A]^ril 29, 1690. AVitnesses, William Church,
Abraham Gouverneur.

Page 188. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-Generall and
Governor in Chiefe over their majestyes Province of
New York. To all to whom these presents may come,
Greeting. Whereas Thojias Phillips, late of the city
of New York, merchant, deceased, having divers goods,
etc., and whereas Charles Lodowyck, merchant, attor-
ney for one Henry Hoovener of London, to whom
the deceased was considerably indebted, hath made
application for Letters of Administration, they are
granted April 17, 1691. H. Slaughter. By His Ex-
cellencies Command, M. Clarkson, Sec.

Page 189. — David Schctyler, Albany. In the
Name of God, Amen, the 21 day of May, 1688. I,
David Schuyler, of the city of Albany, merchant, be-
ing in good and j)erfect health, do make this my last
will and testament. I leave to my eldest son Peter
Schuyler, my house and lot lying in this city upon the
hill between the houses of Captain John Wendell and
Mr, \\'yndert Hermanse. I leave to my wife Catalyntie,

180 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

all that my great house wliere I now dwell, situate in
this city on the east side of the street next to the north
gate, for 99 yeai's or during her natural life. He also
leaves her articles of personal property. After her de-
cease it is to go to my eight children. My children
that are under age, viz., David, Mai'garet, Jacobus and
Catalyntie shall have j630 when they come of age or
are married, and an equal share with the rest, namely,
Peter, Gertruyd, Abraham and Mary tie. Makes his
wife executor. Witnesses, John Peek, Robert Living-
ston. Proved April 11, 1691, and confirmed by Gov-
ernor Henry Slaughter April 25, 1691.

Page 193. — Henry Slaughter, Esq., Captain-General
and Governor. To all, etc. Whereas Thomas Kook,
laborer, deceased, has died intestate. Letters of Ad-
ministration are granted to his wife Harmsie, May 2,
1691.

Page 194. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Whereas Catalyntie Fkans
of this city died intestate. Letters of administi'ation
are granted to her daughter Elizabeth Cornelison, May
8, 1691.

Page 195. — A lycense of marriage granted unto
Captain William Kit1d of New York, Gent., of the one
part, and Sarah Oort, the widow of John Oort, late
of New York, merchant, deceased, the 16th clay of
May, 1691.

Page 196. — Henry Slaughtei", Captain-Generall and
Governor. To all, etc. Whereas Richard Tindall
of Flushing died intestate, Letters of Administration
are granted to his wife Margaret.

Dated at Fort William Henry in the Province of
New York, May 9, 1691.

Page 197. — " The last will and testament of Colonel
Lewis Morris having been exhibited, and the six wit-

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nesses severally appearing before me, two of them
only, to wit, David Lylly and Siisanali Roberts were
able to give oath in due foi'm of law, that the said
will was signed, sealed, and published to be the last
will of said Lewis Morris, and the executrix being
dead, and there appearing several razures, and all the
witnesses having declared that they knew nothing of
the said razures except Wm. Bickley Avho declared he
knew of them and ^vrote the will, but knew not for
what end the said razures were made. And the said
will remaining not proved nor executed, the said two
Avitnesses David Lylly and Susanah Roberts were ac-
cordingly sworne, and administration gi-anted to Lewis
Morris, next of kin to the said Colonel Lewis Morris.
Dated May 8, 1891. H. Slaughter.

Page 198. — Colonel Lewis Morris. This may sat-
isfie all whom it doth concerne, that I, Le^vis Morris,
commonly called Colonel Morris of New York, being
of sound mind, to prevent all discords and variances,
declare this to be my last will and testament. Where-
as I formerly intended to make my nephew Lewis
Morris, son of my deceased brother, Richard Morris,
my sole executor, His many and great miscariiages
and disobediences towards me and my wife, and his
causeless absenting himself from my house and adher-
ing to, and advising with, those of bad life and con-
versation, contrary to my directions and example unto
him, and for other reasons I make my wife Mary
Morris sole executor. I give to the meetings of
Friends called Quakers belonging to Shrewsbury in
East New Jersey, £6 per annum to be raised out of
my Plantation at Tinton Iron Woi'ks in New Jersey
to be paid to them on the 25th day of the first month
called March. I leave to Thomas Wabley of Shrews-
Ijury 250 acres of land in the western part of my
2,000 acres that lies between Seving River and Hop
Rive]', in Monmouth Co., New Jersey. I leve to
Lewis Morris of Shrewsbury one of my best mares

182 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

and £20. I leave to my nephew Richard Morris, son
of my deceased brotlier, Richard Moitis, when he is
21, all the rest of my estate in the county of Mon-
mouth, that is to say, my Plantation and Iron woi'ks,
with all lands and meadows and personal property
thereon, and £20 in silver and 10 guineas, upon con-
dition that he quietly submit to everything -written in
this will. If he does not, then everything is left to his
wife and to lier heirs. I leave to my honored friend,
Wm. Penn, my negro man Yoff, provided he come to
dwell in America, I leave to Wm. Bickly 1 negro
man, and to Samuel Palmer a negro girl, and to John
Adams, of Flushing, £5. I leave to my nephew, Lewis
Morris, all my laud and meadow at Matinecock upon
Long Island. I leave to the meeting of Friends in
New York £6 per annum, to be raised out of my
Plantation over against Harlem. All the rest of my
real estate on my Plantation where I now inhabit over
against Harlem, containing about 2,000 acres, I leave
to my wife Mary Morris. Also my other land in
New York City over against the In'idge. I leave to
John Bowne, of Flushing, 1 negro girl that is at old
Thomas Hunts, and like legacies to JMiles Forster and
Richard Jones. I leave to my nephew Lewis Morris
and to Wm. Bickley all my interest in the ship
"Friends Adventure." Makes Richard Jones, Miles
Foster, John Bowne and Wm. Richardson of West-
chester, Richard Hartshorne and John Haines, and
Wm. Bickly of Westchester overseers. In testimony
whereof I here set my hand and scale at m}^ Planta-
tion over against Harlem February 7, lO^^O. AVit-
nesses Johans Vermilye, Jan Tiebout, Larence Zecher,
David Lylly, Susanah Roberts, Wm. Bickly. Letters
of administration granted to his nephew, Lewis Mor-
ris by Governor Henry Slaughter, May 15, 1691.

Page 209. — Henry Slaughter, Captain- General and
Governor. To all, etc. Whereas at a Court of Ses-
sions held in New York on the 1st Tuesday in August

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 183

last, the will of Wm. Cox, merchant, was proved.
Jacob Mayle and "Richard Jones are confirmed as ex-
ecutors this 15 of May, 1G91.

Page 210. — On this page is another copy of the will
of Wm. Cox. See Page 109.

Page 213. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Whereas John Oort of this
city, merchant, hath died intestate leaving goods, etc.
Letters of administration are granted to his widow
Sarah Oort, May 15, 1691.

Page 214. — Letters of administration are granted
upon the estate of Thomas Wandell, late of Maspeth
Kills upon Long Island, to his widow Audry Wandell,
May 20, 1691. David Jamieson, Dep. Sec.

Page 216. — On this page is another copy of the will
of Thomas Wandell. (See Page 100.) Affidavit of
George Sexton and of the witnesses, that they saw him
sign the same.

Page 219. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Wiiereas John Dally of this
city hath died intestate. Letters of administi-ation are
granted to Nicholas Ba}' ard as princij^al creditor. May
19, 1691.

Page 221. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and
Governor. Whereas on Tuesday, the 5 day of Marcli,
1()88, at a Court of Record held in New York, the will
of John Darvell was proved. Letters of administra-
tion are granted to his widow Catherine Darvell, May
22, 1691. David Jamieson, Dep. Sec.

Page 222. — John Darvell, N. Y. In the name of
God, Amen. The 21 day of December, 1688, " I, John
Darvell, of the city of New York, merchant, being of

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sound and perfect memory." leaves to his wife Cath-
arine all property and makes her sole executor.

Witnesses, PeteJ' De Keiner, Johanes Pi'ovoost,
Andrew Myer.

Recorded March 10, 1688. J. Nicolls, Clerk

Page 224. — Simon Cooper, Oyster Bay. I, Simon
Cooper, of Oyster Bay in Queens Co. upon Long Island,
Chirugeon, being at this time weak in body but of a
sound mind, do make and declare this to be my last
will and testament. I leave to my son Robert Cooper
4() shillings, having given him before all that I intend
and resolve he should have of my estate. I leave to
my son in law Edward White all my share of meado^v
at the South which Richard Harcut had the other half
of. Leaves all the rest of his estate to his wife Mary
for life, and then to his son Simon Cooper, and he is
to pay to liis sistei-, Mary White, £20, " and £10 to my
grand son Simon," and to my grand child, Mary White,
£10. Makes John Underhill of Matinecock, Richard
Willis of Jericlio, John Bowne of Flushing, and Wm.
Richardson of Westchester, overseers.

Dated 27 of 3d month, 1690. Witnesses, George
Hutchinson, John WoUford, John Dewsbury, Jane
Dewsbury.

Page 226. — Henry Slaughter, Captain- General and
Governor. To all to whom these presents may come.
Whereas the will of John Throck:morton, late of New
Jersey, was proved August 22, 1690, before Richard
Townley and Isaac Kingsland of East New Jersey,
Letters of Administration are granted upon his estate
to his widow Alice Throckmorton, and also upon the
estate of Joseph Thi-ockmorton also deceased, July 29,
1091.

Page 227. — John Throckmorton, New Jersey. "The
last will and testament of John Throckmorton, being
sicke of body." I give and bequeath to Alice my be-

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loved wife, my new dwelling house at Garitt Hill in
Middletown, in East Jej'sey, and 100 acres of upland
adjoining to it, and 20 acres of meadow that lies next
to said house, for her use during her life. Leaves to
his son Joseph, and to his daughter Rebecca, all the
rest of lands and meadows, that are within ten miles
of my dwelling house at Garitt Hill, where I now live ;
and the 100 acres of upland and the 20 acres of meadow
after my wife's decease. All the rest of my lands, with
the benefits of my Proprietorship, I leave to my other
four children, Sarah, Patience, Alice, and Deliverance,
equally. Leaves to his wife one half of the personal
property. " My children are to have one half of all
the estate that doth belong to me by my brother
Joseph's will. And my will is that one quarter of an
acre of land where my father was buried in Middle-
town shall not be sold, but to remain for a burying
place for me and all my posterity and all my relations
forever." Makes his wife sole executor.

Dated July 17, 1690, Witnesses, Richard Harts-
horne. Job Throckmorton, 22 August, 1690.

This day came before me, Richard Hartshorne one.
of the witnesses of the above written will and did sol-
emnly declare, as in the presence of Allmighty God,
that he saw the above named John Throckmorton
sigue, seale and publish the same as his last "will.

Richard Townley, Isaac Kingsland.

The will of John Throckmorton, of Middletown,
entered in the Records of East New Jersey, August
23, 1690, in Liber D, folio 221. Per James Emott,
Clerk.

Page 229. — (On this page there is another copy of
the will of Joseph Throckmorto]s-. See Page 129.)

Page 230. — ^Liventory of estate of Johjs" Dally.
Taken, June 9, 1691, by Richard Mitchell and Richard
Curtis (no real estate). Total amount, £34.

186 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 3-4.

Page 231. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and
Govei'nor. To all to whom these presents shall come,
Greeting. Whereas Thomas Crundall, of New York,
merchant, died intestate, Letters of administration
are granted to his widow Deborah Crundall, July 7,
1G91. Also Letters granted to her upon the estate of
her daughter Lydia Crundall, deceased.

Page 235. — Henr}'^ Slaughter, Captain-General and
Governor. To all, etc. Know ye that whereas
Joseph West lately deceased. Letters of administra-
tion are granted to Miles Foi'ster, July 1, 1691, and
the last will of said Joseph West was proved same
day.

Pag^e 236.— Joseph W^est, New York. " New York.
In the name of God, Amen. I, Joseph West, being
sicke and weak." I leave to my kinsman Wm. West,
woolen draper, in London, the sum of £100, to be paid
to his order in Boston, and 30 French Pistoles of
Gold. I leave to my loving kinsman Edward Hast-
ings, of Shipton, in Oxfordshire, Gentleman, my Dia-
mond watch and £100, and 30 French Pistoles, in Gold.
" Item, I give to the Poor people of Boston that £50
that I lent the country for the expedition to Canada,
if it bee Payed." I leave to my executors £200. I
leave to Rebecca Foster my negro girl. I leave to
Katharine Horner £5, and to Obadiah Hanje £5. I
leave to Miles Foster, the linen, etc., that is in the
chests and trunks, now in his dwelling-house, except
the money and plate. If Mr. Thomas Smith, of Caro-
lina, does not pay to Joseph Harlem, in Barbadoes, the
sum of £500, then I leave all my estate in Carolina to
be disposed of by my executors. All my plate is to
be disposed of for ready money, and after paying
debts and funeral expenses, the rest is " to be put into
the hands of some honest, trusty, able men of the Peo-
j^le called Quakers, to be disposed of among the Y)ooy
of the several churches of that denomination in Lon-

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don." Makes his loving friend, Miles Foster, execu-
tor.

Dated May 6, 1691. Witnesses, James Evetts,
Robert Skelton, Nathaniel Marston.

Page 239. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General and
Governor, etc. Whereas Nicholas De Meyer, lately
deceased, leaving goods, etc.. Letters of administration
are granted to his son Wm. De Meyer, July 1(3,
1691.

Page 241. — Henry Slaughter, Captain-General, and
Governor, etc. Whereas on the 7th day of May last,
the will of Garrett Bancker, of Albany, was proved
before Peter Schuyler, Mayo]', Letters of administra-
tion are granted to his widow Elizabeth Bancker,
July 15, 1691.

Page 243. — AVill of Garret Bancker.
Dutch. See Appendix.

Page 246. — Letters of administration on estate of
John Haynes are granted to his brother-in-law An-
drew Bowne. July 17, 1691.

Page 248.— John Haynes, New York. " Li the
Name of God, Amen, the 24th day of August, 1689.
I, John Haynes, of the city of New York, but now in
New Haven, being sick and weak." I leave to my
wife Elizabeth all household goods and plate. I leave
to my son John Haynes, in Barbadoes, 1 negro woman.
I leave all my estate in New York and in Barbadoes
to my wife Elizabeth and to my two sons John and
Andrew. Makes his brother-in-law^ Mr. Andrew
Bowne, and Mr. Thomas Winslow, of New York, ex-
ecutors.

Witnesses, Eichard Kosewell, John Smiles, Joseph
Alsop. Proved before James Bishop, Esq., Deputy Gov-
ernor of Connecticutt, in New Haven. May 16, 1690.

188 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

Page 250. — (On this and the following pages is
another copy of the inventory of estate of Wm. Cox.
See Page 111.)

Page 260. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander-
in-Chief of the Province of New York. To all to
whom these Pi'esents shall come. Know ye that on
che 21 day of April last, at a Court of Uecoi'd in New
York, Tlie original will and Testament of Francis
RuMBOUT, late of New York, mei'chant, was proved.
Letters of administration are granted to his widow
Helena Teller, this 12th day of August, 1861.

Page 263. — Francis Rumbout, of New York
(Written after the Dutch form). In the name of God,
Amen. Know all men who shall see this present Pub-
lick Instrument, that after the Nativity of our Lord
and Saviour, Jesus Christ, 169-2-, the 9th of January,
appeai-ed before me, Wm. Bogardus, Public Notary in
New York, in his own person, Mr. Francis Rumbout,
merchant, sickly but freely using his reason, ^vho,
considering the fragility and uncertainty of life, ap-
pi'oving and confirming in full form the ante-nuptial
conditions made September 20, 1683, with his present
wife Helena Teller, instead of 1,500 guilders, Holland
money, specified, she shall have 4,000 guilders, and the
income of the estate till his daughter Catharine Rum-
bout is of age or married. Makes his wife executor
and his brother-in-law Wra. Teller, Peter DeLanoy,
Mayor, and Mr. Samuel Staats and Mr. Paul Richards
tutors and guardians of his daughtei'.

Witnesses, Rol)ert AV alters, Johans DeMortier.

Codicil, Dated Januaiy 15, 169^ and January 20,
169f

Provides that if his daughter Catherine die during
her minority the land at Woppins should be sold in
preference to other land.

Proved at a Court of Record, held Tuesday, April
21, 1691. Tj-anslated from Dutch into English l)y

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Peter Delanoy. Recorded in the Records of the City,
]May 1, 1691. J. NicoU, Clerk.

[Note. — Besides houses and lots in the city, Francis
Riimbout owned a veiy large tract at Fishkill, known
as the Kumbout Patent. The daughter Catharine mai"-
ried Colonel Roger Brett, and lived to an advanced
age.]

Page 268. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Conimandei'-
in-Chief of the Province of New Yoi'k. To all to
whom these Presents may come. Whereas Abraham
Ver Planck deceased was possessed of goods, etc.,
Letters of Administration were granted to Johanes
Kip as principal creditor. Done at Fort James in
New York, August 11, 1691.

Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander-in-Chief, etc.
To Madam Mary Slaughtei', widow of the late Heiiiy
Slaughter, Esq., Captain-General and Goveriior-in-Cliief
of New York, late deceased. Greeting. Whereas, the
said Hknry Slaughter being whilst lie was alive pos-
sessed of goods, rights and credits. We do appoint
you, in ^vhose fidelity in this behalf I do confide, with
full power to administer the estate. Making a full and
true inventory and exhibiting the same to me in the
Secretary's office at Foi't Wm. Henry on the 15th day
of February next. In testimony whereof I have caused
the seal of the Pjerogative Court to be hereunto
affixed.

Dated at Fort Wm. Henry, the loth day of August,
1691. Matthew Clarkson, Secretar}'.

Page 271. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander-
in-Uhief. To all, etc. Whereas the will of Simon
Cooper, of Oyster Bay, was proved on the 21 day of
July last, at Fort Wm. Henry, before his Excellency
Henry Slaughter, Esq., late Captain-General and Gov-
ernor, Letters of administration are granted to his wife
Mary, August 20, 1691.

190 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

Page 272. — [Upon this page is another copy of the
will of Simon Cooper. See Page 224.]

Page 274. — Burlington, in the Province of West
Jersey. George Hutchinson of this place, personally
api^eared before us, two of their Majesties Justices of
the Peace, and upon his solemn attestation declared
that he was present when the within Simon Cooper
signed, sealed, published and declared the Avithin in-
strument to be his last will and testament, and that to
the best of his knowledge he was of sound mind.

Dated June 17, 1691. James Marshall, Richard
Basnet.

I, Kdward Hunlock, Notary and Tabelion, and Pub-
lic Notary of the General Free Assembly of the Pi'ov-
ince of West Jersey, dwelling at Wingam worth, near
Burlington, do attest to all whom it may concern that
James Marshall and Kichard Bassnet are Justices of
the Peace in their JVlajestie's Province of West Jersey.
Jacob Dewsbury declares that he saw Simon Cooper
sign and seal the within instrument as his will, etc.
Before me, Henry Slaughter, Governor.

Page 275. — Letters of Administration upon the es-
tate of Jan Vinge are Qnranted to Garett Jansen Boos
and Luycas Ver Thienhoven. August 28, 1691. By
Richard Ingoldsby, Governor.

Page 276.^ — [Upon this and the following pages, is
a copy of the will of Jan Vinge in Dutch. See Page
97.]

Page 279. — Marriage license granted to Peter
Schuyler, of Albany, and Maria Van Rensselaer,
daughter of Jeremiah Van Rensselaer. September 1,
1691.

Richard Ingoldsby, Commander - in - Chief, etc.
AVhereas Gouvert Lockerman, a long time since died
intestate. Letters of Administi'ation are granted to Hal-

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 3-4. 191

tliazar Ba3'ard on behalf of Marytie his wife and
Jauettie HeiKlriek the daiigliter of Gouvert Locker-
man. Done at Fort AVm. Henry, September 2, 1691.

Page 2S0. — Richard Ingoldsby, Commander-in-Chief,
etc. AVhereas at a Court of Record held in the City
Hall in New York on the 14th of Jnly last, the last
will of NicjroLAs Du Puis, deceased, was proved. Let-
ters of Administration are granted to liis widow, Cata-
lina Du Puis. September 5, 1691.

Page 281. — The will of Nicholas Du Puis, written
in Dutch.

Page 283. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander-
in-Chief, etc. Whereas Daniel De Hart, late of New
York, Doctor in Physick, who was the executor of the
will of Balthazar De Hart, and is likewise deceased.
Letters of Administration upon the estate of Balthazar
De Hart are granted to Daniel Veenvos and James
Larkhani. September 12, 1691.

Page 285. — Richard Ingoldsby, Commander-in-Chief,
etc. Whereas Adam Mott, late of Hempstead, is lately
deceased, Letteis of Administration are granted to his
son, Adam Mott. September 20, 1691.

Page 286. — Richard Ingoldsby, Commander-in-Chief,
etc. Whei'eas Wm. Arms, late an inhabitant of Old
Pequaton, in Yii-ginia, who, after he had been from the
year 1688 to the year 1690, a visiting his uncle, on his
return to Virginia by land, was detained for some time
in their Majestie's service, and at the house of Mr.
Wm. Meritt, at the Freshwatei', in New York, died
intestate. Letters of Administration are granted to his
uncle, Mr. Edwaid Taylor, Minister of the Gospel at
Westfield, Massachusetts. October 16, 1691.

Page 288. — Inventory of the estate of Slaion Cooper,
late of Oyster Bay upon Long Island, taken by us

192 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

whose names are underwritten, the 22 day of the 7th
month, 1691. John Tovvnseiid, John Feale.

His bookes and medecines, ,£51. His furs and
wearing^ apparall, <£47. Debts due to him npon book,
£94. Total amount, £384.

Sworn to by Mary Coopei*, widow, October 12, 1691.

Page 289. — Major Kichard Ingoldsby, Governor,
&c. Whereas Joseph Bahr, of East Jersey, died in-
testate, letters of administration are granted to Major
Wm. Mei'itt, one of the princi]3al creditors, October
22, 1(;91.

Page 290. — By the Commander in Cliiefe. Whereas
Heniy Slaughter, Esq., late Governoi' of the Province
of New York, hath granted Letters of administration
to Lewis Morris upon tlie estate of his uncle Colonel
Lewis Morris. And whereas a full inventory is to be
retui-ned upon oath. We hereby authorise and im-
power you to appraise and value the said goods, and
make an Inventory under your hands, etc.

Dated October 20, 1691. Richard Ingoldsby.

To Colonel Stephans Van Cortlandt, Colonel N.
Bayard, John Pell, Esq., Wm. Bichardson, Esq.

Page 291. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander
in Chief, &g. Whereas Richard Stillwell, late of
Staten Island, hath lately died intestate, Letters of
Administration are granted to Wm. De Meyer of the
county of Ulster, and one of the Principal creditors,
October 30, 1691.

Page 292. — Richard Ingoldsby, Commander in
Chief" &c. Whereas Adam Mott, late of Hempstead,
hath deceased. Letters of administration are granted
to his widow Elizabeth and his son Adam Mott, Oc-
tober 30, 1691.

Page 299. — License of marriage to Lewis Morris,
and Isabella Graham, November 3, 1691.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. I93

Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander in Chief,
<fec. Whereas Thomas Walton hath lately deceased,
leaving goods and chattels. Letters of administration
are granted to Cornelius Coursen, of Staten Island,
Principal creditor, November 7, 1691.

Whereas James Laty, late of New York, hath died
intestate. Letters of administration are granted to
Wm. Le Count of New Kochelle, husband of Anna
Martha, the eldest daughter of said James Laty, No-
vember 9, 1691.

Page 299. — Inventory of the estate of Thomas
Phillip, recorded for Charles Lodowick, September 5,
1691, and sworn to by him December 12, 1691. Silver
money, £270 ; debt due from Wm. Penn, Esq., £3'6 18s.
Total amount, .£633 Ss.

Inventory of estate of Catalynte Frans, January
16, 169^, taken by Peter Le Grand and Hendrick Jelis.

Page 302. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Commander
in Chief, &c. Whereas Charles Lambert, late of
New Yoi'k, lately deceased on the deep sea on board
the barquentine "St. Mary," Captain Phillip Phillips,
commander. Letters of administration are granted to
WuL Bickley, his uncle and next of kin, at New York,
June 7, 1691.

Page 303. — Be it remembered that on the 8th day
of November, 1691, that Charles Lambert, late of
New York, merchant, then passenger on board the
" St. Mary," a Barquentine belonging to New York,
Captain Phillip Phillips, commander, bound for New
York from the Island of Jamaica. That the said
Charles Lambert being then in perfect health on the
day aforesaid did declare and say, and his desire was
unto the said Phillip Phillips at that day and after-
wards, these words. To wit, I desire that the 300

194 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS-LIBER 3-4.

pieces of 8, now in the chest of John Moiintes, purser
of the said vesell " St. Mary," may be delivered ac-
cording to a bill of lading, that his loving uncle, Wm.
Bickley of New York, shall receive the sum of 200
pieces of 8, then in the chest of said Charles Lambert,
and remit the same to England to his mother and sis-
ter dwelling in the city of Exeter. That Lewis Mor-
I'is of New York should have his trunk of books now
in New York, and that the rest of his property should
go to his uncle, Wm. Bickley, in consideration of many
kindnesses. And to the truth hereof I set my hand
in New York, this 23 of November, 1691.— Phillip
Phillips. Sworn to before Abraham DePeyster,
mayor, November 24, 1691.

Page 305. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Captain-Gen-
eral and Governor, &c. Whereas Thomas Berryman
hath lately deceased leaving a will. And whereas
one of the witnesses is dead, and the other out of the
Province and not to be found. Letters of adminis-
tration are granted to Jane Benyman, his widow, De-
cember 23, 1691.

Page 306. — Thomas Berryman. " In the Name of
the Allmighty God, Amen. The 5th day of August,
1689, I, Thomas Berryman of New York being sick.
I do make and declare this to be my last will and
testament. I leve to my son 5 shillings, and to my
3 daughters 5 shillings a piece. And 1 leve all the
rest to my loving wife to give and dispose of as she
shall see cause " (children not named).

Witnesses, Wm. Tooker, Joseph Hart.

By the Commander in Chiefe :

Ordered that Johanes Van Brugh do deliver the
books and papers belonging to the estate of Gouvert
Lockermans, deceased, unto Balthazar Bayard, to
whom I have confided the administration thereof, Jan-
uary 20, 1691.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 195

By tlie Commander in Chiefe :

Whereas Johanes Van Briigh, executor of the estate
of Mary the wife of Gouvert Lockerman, deceased,
hath set forth in his petition, that by^ reason of great
age and infirmities he is incapable of executing the
said office, but hath exhibited an account, but on ac-
count of the aforesaid is not able to come before me.
It is ordered that James Graham, Esq., administer the
oath to him according to law. Done this January 22,
1691.

Inventory of estate of Gouvert Lockerman, and
Account. Charges for them that carried the body of
Maria Lockerman to ye grave, 200 guilders. To Gierke
of ye yard, 49 guilders. To Mr. Thomas Lovell for
translating the last will of Maria Lockerman, 18
guilders. Paid to Albert Bosch for Shrines for
ye coffin, 16^., 10s. Dr. Lockhart for medicines,
34(7. To Edward Griffith for two Beavers, 48^. A
carpenter 2^ daj^s work, 20^.

Page 310. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Waltot^,
late of the Co. of Richmond. Taken March 12, 1689,
and exhibited by Cornelius Coarsen, Administrator.
1 White cow and calf, £2, 12. 1 Black cow and calf,
£2, 5. 1 yoke of oxen, £11. Long list of articles of
small value. Total, £142.

Inventory of estate of Charles Lambert. January
29, 1691. Taken by Th. Phillips and Richard Jones.
Total, £110.

Page 314. — Inventory of estate of Gouvert Locker-
man. By Balthazar Bayard, February 5, 169^. This
part consists wholly of a few Account books and
Ledo-ers. No total.

Page 315. — Inventory of estate of Francis Rum-
bout." Taken January 22, 169^, and presented by
Helena Rumbont, his widow. 2 Houses with lot of
ground according to Patent, £600. Total, £1,131.

196 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

Appraised by Johanes Kip, Johanes Oiitman, and
Johanes DeKay. Sworn to by Helena Rumbout, Feb-
ruary 17, 169^*!

Page 319. — Inventory of estate of Colonel Lewis
Morris, taken by Stephanns VaiiCortlandt, John Pell,
and Wm. Eicbardsoii, 1691. 3 gallons spiritts, 126-.
1 barrel molasses, £1, 10. 1 barrel muscovado sugar,
£S, 9. 900 ounces of Plate at 3^. 9(1., £303, 15. 180
guineas, £211, 3. 1 double guinea, £2, 14. 23 Ja-
cobuses, £34:, 10. ()^ Jacobuses, £4, 10. 4^ do, £1,
10. 1 Pistole, £1, 4. 2 double doubloons, £9, 12.
50 acres of wheat, £30. 22 negro men, £440. 11
negro women, £105. 6 boys, £90. 2 " garles," £24.
25 children, £125. 24 gallons refined molasses, at
18^., £1, 16. 24 oxen, £72. 17 cows, £34. 4 bulls,
£8. 30 horses, mares, and colts, £60. 30 swine, £9.
A vei'y long list of articles showing great wealth.
Total, £4,071.

Page 324. — -Inventory of estate of Mr. Thomas
Crundall, exhibited by Deborah Crundall, adminis-
tratrix, January 26, 169^. 1 negro, £30. 1 do, £27.
1 Madagascar negro woman, £25. Total, £164.
Taken by John Theobald, Johanes Clopper.

Page 326. — Affidavit of Charles Lodowich, that he
has in his possession no goods of the late Thomas
Phillip. A Quietus granted March 18, 1691.

Letters of Administration upon the estate of
Thomas Phillip having been granted to his widow
who declined, and to Charles Lodowich, who has
rendered an account, the administration of the re-
mainder is granted to Pi]3 Van Dam and James Mills,
March 11, 169^.

Page 328. — Inventory of estate of John Haines,
merchant, of New York, taken by John Bowne and
Wm. Richardson. 16 silver spoons at 12s., £9, 12.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. I97

1 Silver Tankard, £10. 1 sword with silver handle,
186-. Total, £100.

Page 329. — Inventory of estate of Wm. Kook, taken
for Harmsie Kook, December 30, 1689. 2 Houses in
the Pearle street, according to ye respective Ground
Briefe (not valued). Taken by Ernst Van Hook,
constable. Account. " For the burial of Wm. Kooke,
£7, Is." Sworn to by Harmsie Van Hook, alias
Kooke, April 14, 1692.

Registered for Captain William Kidd and Sarah his
wife. Fort William Henry, this 15 day of April,
1692. Whereas the within named Sarah Oort, now
Sarah Kidd, and administratrix of the estate of John
Oort, deceased, hath since the grant of the within Let-
ters of Administration, been intermarried to Captain
William Kidd, by which means she hath neglected to
exhibit her Inventory pursuant to the written directions.
I being well satisfied in the fidelity of the said William
Kidd, have decreed that the said William Kidd shall
give bonds in five hundred pounds, along with the said
Sarah, for their true administrations, and allo\v them
six months from this day for the exhibition of the In-
ventory, and one year from this day for their account.
As witness my hand the day and yeare above written.

Richard Ingoldsby.

Page 331. — Richard Ingoldsby, Captain-General,
Governor, tfec. Whereas, on the 9th day of March,
1692, before Henry Beekman and Philip Schuyl-er,
Justices of the Peace in the Co. of Ulster, the will of
Peter L'Hommedieu, late of Kingston, was proved.
Letters of administration are granted to Stephen I)e
Lancy and Stephen Valleau, and they are confirmed as
executors. M. Clarkson, Secretary.

Peter L'Hommedieu, Kingston. " In the name of
God, Amen, this 10 day of February, 169^, I, Peter
L'Hommedieu, of Kingston, in the County of Ulster,

198 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

merchant, being sicke and weake. I leave to my dear
mother Mai-tha Ij'Hommedieu, all goods and merchan-
dizes that I have, in company or without. And all
the goods left in the hands of Stephen Valleau, as per
inventory, shall T)e sent down to New York to Mi*.
Stephen DeLancy, merchant, to keep them till Mr.
Auo-ustus Jea (Jay) absent, returns. Stephen Valleau
is to collect all debts, and send to Mi-. Stephen Van
Cortlandt, for his mother and his partner, Augustus
Jea (Jay).

Witnesses, James Day, S. Valleau, Humplirey Daven-
port. Pioved before Heury Beekmau and Philip
Schuyler, iM arch 30, 1692.

Page 332. — Quietus granted to Cornelius Coursen
administrator of estate of Thomas Walton, granted
by Governor Richard Ingoldsby, May 6, 1092.

Page 333. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Captain-Gen-
eral and Governor, &c. Whei'eas Thomas Slatek, late
of the County of Albemarle in Carolina, died on board
his sloop " Hopewell " upon the main ocean, in a voy-
ao-e from Providence to Carolina, Letters of adminis-
tration are granted to Thomas Burroughs, pewterer, as
the principal creditor. May 13, 1692.

Page 331. — Richard Ingoldsby, Captain-General and
Governor, &c. Whereas the executors of the will of
Chkistopher Dean, late of this city, deceased, have re-
linquished the executorship. Letters of administra-
tion are granted to Hannah Dean, the widow. May 19,
1692.

Page 335. — Christopher Dean, New York. " In
the name of God, Amen. I, Christopher Dean, of the
city of New York, butcher, being sick and Aveak." I
leave to my son John Dean all my lands and tenements
in Westchester, by me lately bought of John Tudor.
And all my lands at Hempstead in Queens County,
bought of Josiah Hobert. I leave to my wife's son,

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Adam Wallis, all my lands at Crab Meadow in the
Couuty of Suffolk, bought of Richard Cornell. I leave
to my mother in law Ruth Simmons, £10. To my
friend Henry Batchelor, £10. To my kinsman, Ed-
ward Taylor, my seal ring engraved with E. T. To
my friend, Joseph Nicolls, a ring value 15 shillings. I
leave to each of those who shall bear up my pall at my
funeral, a ring value 15 shillings, and a mourning hat
band. I leave to each of my executors a ring, value a
Spannish Pistole. My house and lot in New York liy
me bought of Humphrey Underhill and others, to be
sold. Leaves to his wife Hannah two thirds of the
rest of estate, and one third to his daughter Hannah,
when of age oi- married. Mentions other children
{not named). Makes his loving friends Wm. Morris
" of the ferry " and Wm. Nicolls executors.

Dated October 24, 1689.

Codicil, Dated December 5, 1691, revokes the leg-
acy of £10 to Henry Batchelor, and gives it to his
mother in law, Ruth Simmons.

Major Richard Ingoldsby, Captain-General and Gov-
ernor, Slc. AVhereas Joiun" Anderson, late of New
York, died on a voyage to Barbadoes, Letters of ad-
ministration are granted to David Kennedy, as princi-
pal creditor, June 9, 1692.

Page 338. — Major Richard Ligoldsby, Governor, <fec.
Wheieas Peter Hansen died on a voyage to Barba-
does, and left a will but no executors, Letters of ad-
ministration are granted to his brother Geritt Hansen,
June 26, 1692.

Page 339. — Peter Hansen. Written in Dutch.
Dated November, 1691. Makes his brother Geritt
Hansen, and his son Peter Geritts his sole heirs.

Pao^e 340. — Letters of administration on estate of
Peter Hansen granted to Geritt Hansen eldest sou by
the late wife of John Johnson, June 17, 1692.

200 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

Page 341. — Hans Johnson van Neuerstrait. "In
the name of Jesus Chi-ist, Amen. This 20 day of Au-
gust in the year 1679, appeared before me Clarke of
Amersvoort, admitted by the Rt. Hon. Sir Edmund
Andross, and elected by the Town, and in the presence
of the under written witnesses, Hans John van Neve-
strait, in Holland, being sound in body, but uncertain
of his dying day." He leaves to his two sons Gerritt
Hansen and Peter Hansen, the land in the New lots,
with a lot of meadow lying to the vlacke against the
small kill to Carnerest, and they are to give to their
younger brother John Hansen " a good suit of clothes
from top to toe." His children by his last wife are to
have all the household stuff. The two sons mentioned
are to have a lot of meadow upon Hog neck No. 6, and
the youngest son is to have 300 guilders in wheat or
wampum. " My son Volkert shall have two cows for
a remembrance of his mothei*." The land at present
possessed by the testator and occupied by him shall be
kept in use by the sons Peter, Geritt and John.

Witnesses, Hendrick Abi'amse, Jacob Strycher, Roel-
off Martins, Gierke. Proved April 1, 1690.

Page 342. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Captain-Gen-
eral and Governor, <fec. To all, etc. Whereas Doctor
John Kennedy died in a voyage from Barbadoes to
this Province, on the deep sea, on board the Barquen-
tine " Mary," Letters of administration are gi-anted to
Captain Phillip Phillips, as principal creditor, June 15,
1692.

Page 344. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Captain-Gen-
eral a>:d Governor. To all, etc. Whereas Nathaniel
Bailey has lately deceased, leaving goods, etc. His
wife Margaret is appointed administrator, July 8,
1692.

Page 346. — Lucas Santen, New York. " In the
name of God, Amen, this 20th day of June, 1692. I,
Lucas Santen, Gentleman, now residing in the city of

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. gQl

New York, being very ill." He leaves to his beloved
niece Mrs. Margaret Chamberlain, ,£50. To my rela-
tion Mr, Samuel Stephens, £50. To my God son John
Smith, son of my loving friend John Smith, one of my
executors, £50. " To my landlord Captain John Clopps,
£10 to buy him a mourning ring, in consideration of
the trouble I have given him." I make my trusty and
well beloved friends Abraham De Peyster, Captain
Matthew Plowman and John Smith, Gent., executors.
He leaves the rest of his property to his executors.
John Smith to have half.

Witnesses, Anthony Brockholls, Thomas Harwor-
den, James Matthews. Proved at Court of Record
July 5, 1692. The same is confirmed July 8, 1692.

Richard Ingoldsby.

Page 317. — Letters of administration upon the estate
of Richard Pattishall, mariner, " who was killed at
Pemaquid, on board of his sloop by the Indian enemy,"
granted to Matthew Marlow, principal creditor, July
IM, 1692.

Page 348. — By the Commander in Chiefe. Whereas
on the 9th of November last past, I did grant lettei's of
administration on the estate of James Latet, deceased,
to Wm. Le Counte, his son-in-law, whereby he is en-
joined to make an inventory, which he has done with-
out appraizement. We therefore authorize ye, Elliene
Cathenat and Wm. Jeffrey, both of New Rochelle, to
appraise the said goods. Dated July 14, 1692.

Richard Ingoldsby.

Page 349. — Certificate in Latin, by John, Archbishop
of Canterbury, stating that on October 12, 1691, at
London, the last will of Lawrence Delledyke was
proved.

Page 350.— Lawrence Delledyke. Power of At-
torney : "know all men by these Presents, that I, Law-
rence Delledyke, citizen and joyner of London, now

202 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 3-4.

bound to sea in the good ship called the 'Beaver,' to
New York, do hereby constitute and appoint my loving
brother-in-law, Paul Hay, of thePari-ish of Stepney, in
the Co. of Middlesex, weaver, my true and lawful
attorney. And in case it shall please God, me to
depart this life, then I do declare and make this my
last will and testament, and do give all my estate to
the said Paul Ray and make him executor."

Dated October 6, 1690. Witnesses, Wm. Davis,
Peter Jeff, Christopher Hayward.

Page 352. — By this Public Instrument of Procura-
tion or Letter of Attorney, be it known, that on the 13th
day of October, Anna Dom, 1691, before me, Anthony
Wigot, Notary Publick dwelling in London, ap-
peared Paul Ray of the Parrisli of Stepney, Co. of
Middlesex, executor of the last will and testament of
Laweence Delledyke, joyner and citizen of London,
deceased, on his voyage to New Yoi-k, and by these
presents doth make andordaine Mr. James Mills and
Mr. Rip Van Dam, Merchants, in New York, his true
and lawful attornies, etc.

Page 353. — Laweence Delledyke, London. "In
the name of God, Amen. I, Lawi-ence Delledyke, of
London, citizen and joyner, being sick and weake, doe
hereby make and declare this to be my last will and
testament. I appoint my loving brother-in-la^v^, Paul
Ray, of London, weaver, my sole executor, according to
a former will made in London. I bequeath to Major
Richard Ingoldsby one Camlet Cloak. To John Cor-
bett, my bayonet and cartridge box. To Lieutenant
Matthew Shanks 1 pair of Scarlett Stockings, and the
same to Lancaster Symes. I leave £10 to expend at
New Yoi'k among my friends and acquaintances to be
disbursed by Mr. James Mills my attorney." Legacy
to Thomas Thornbill, mentions "my brother Paul
Ray's children."

Dated on board the ship "Beaver" this 16 Januaiy,
1690.

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Codicil. Dated January 16, 1690, authorizes James
Mills to receive all goods belonging to him on board
the "Beaver."

Page 354. — Major Richard Ingoldsby, Governor, etc.
To all to whom these pi-esents may come. Know ye
that on the 2.S day of July last, the will of Lawrence
Delledyke was proved and Letters of administration
are granted to James Mills, July 23, 1692.

Page 355. — Nicholas De Meyer. " In the name of
God, Amen. I, Nicholas De Meyei*, merchant in New
York, being in good health, do make and declare this
to be my last w^ill and testament. I leave to Wilhel-
minus De Meyer £6 in full of consideration that he is
my eldest son. I leave to my wife Sarah, late widow
of John Weekstein, all that I have signed to in our
marriage conti'act. I leave to my 5 children, Wilhel-
minus, Henricus, Anna Catharine, Deborah and Eliza-
beth, all the rest of my estate that I have or in Eng-
land or Holland or else^vhere. Makes his son Hen-
I'icus, and " my son-in-law Thomas Crundell, husband
of my daughter Deborah," and my trusty friend Jacob
De Key, executors. Proved befoi'e Governor Richard
Ingoldsby, March 30, 1692, by oaths of Samuel Staats
and Jacobus Provost, Avitnesses.

[Note. — Nicholas De Meyer was Mayor of New
York in 1676. His house and lot is now No. 41, 43,
45, Stone Street. He also owned a windmill and lot,
which are very conspicuous in early maps and views of
the city, and stood very neai' the site of the present
Baptist Church on Oliver street. The Jews burying
ground was bounded on one side by it. The daughter
Anna Catherine married Jan Williense Neering of
New Castle, Delaware, and afterwards John Williams.
Elizabeth married Philip Schuyler. Del)orah married
Thomas Crundell. and afterwards Thomas Tyndall, and
afterwards Wm. Anderson. He also owned a lot on
Queen Street (now Pearl). Piatt Street now occupies
this lot.— W. S. P.]

204 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 3-4.

Page 359. — Letters of admiuistj'atiou granted to
Frances Lambert, widow of Dennis Lambert, May 11,
1692. Matthew Clarkson, Sec.

Inventory of the estate of Gouvert Lockermans.
" One Piece of ground over against Johanes Van
Brugh as by Patent." A long list of book accounts
showing a very great number of small debts owing to
him. Sworn to by Balthazar Bayai'd, August 26,
1692. Total amount 52,072 guilders.

[Note. — The " Piece of ground " is on the north side
of Hanover Square next west of Hanover street,
which is a part of the ancient " Sloat Lane." — W. S. P.]

Page 364. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Phillips,
Se|>tember 10, 1692. taken by James Mills and Rip
Van Dam, September 10, 1692. Total amount, £630.

Page 3()5. — Marriage license to Jacob Ware and
Elizabeth Osborne, October 3, 1692.

[Note. — Jacob Ware was a physician in the town of
Southampton. His wife was of the Osborne family
of East Hampton.— W. S. P.].

Registered for Captain William Kidd and Sarah
his wife. An Inventory of all the goods and cliattells
of Mr. John Oort, deceased, found in the possession
of his widow Mrs. Sarah Oort, now wife of Captain
William Kidd, and appraized as here underwritten
this 19th day of October, 1692, in New York at the
request of said Captain Wm. Kidd. John Smith,
Wm. Huddlestone. 1 dozen turkey worked chairs, £1
Is ; 1 Pipe of Madeira wine, £12 ; 104 ounces of Plate,
£101 ; total amount, £155. Exhibited for a true and
perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods, rights,
credits of John Oort, deceased, by William Kidd and
Sarah his wife, this 26th day of October, 1692.

William Kidd

the niarke of

Sarah S. K. Kidd.

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Page 368. — Inventoiy of estate of John Anderson,
deceased, taken by David Kenedy, administrator, 1692.
Total amount, £47 5 9. 2 barrels of Pork, sold for
£5 OS.

Secretary's office, this 28 October, 1692. Tliere ap-
peared before me, being authorized by his Excellency
Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-Greneral and Governor in
Chiefe of the Province of New York, David Kenedy,
and made oath to the truth of the above.

David Jamieson, Sec.

Page 370. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and
Governor in Chiefe of the Province of New York.
To all to whom these presents may come. Know ye
that at Fort William Henry, on tlie 20 day of Oc-
tober, 1692, the last will of John Terry, late of the
Island of Barbadoes, merchant, and came hither to
this Province for his health, was proved by the oaths
of Wm. Nicolls, James Evetts, and Edwaid Graham,
and Letters of administration are granted to Captain
Laurence Read, October 28, 1692.

Page 371. — John Terry. "In the name of God,
Amen. I, John Terry, late of the Island of Barba-
does, merchant, now resident in this city of New York,
being sicke and weak. My estate which is all in the
Island of Barbadoes, I place in chai'ge of my brother,
Captain Christopher Teriy and my loving friend Mr.
Benjamin Watson as executors. I direct that my 16
acres of land in St. Michael's Parish, in said island, to
be sold and the proceeds to be used for my two
daughters Sarah and Frances Terry. My executors
are to take charge of all my children, and take good
order for their maintenance and education. Best of
estate to all my children. If I die in New York, I
appoint my loving friend Captain Lawrence Read sole
executor."

Dated October 8, 1692. Witnesses, James Evetts,
Edward Graham, Wm. Nicolls.

206 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 3-4.

Page 373.— Fort William Henry, this 20 October,
1G92. There appeared before me, Benjamin Fletcher,
Captain-General and Governor-in-Chiefe of the Prov-
ince of New York, James Evetts and Edward Gra-
ham, the above witnesses and made oath to the same.
By his Excellency's command.

David Jamieson, Dep. Sec.

By His Excellency's Command. Know all men
whom it may concern that I have commissioned and
appointed, and by these presents do commission and
appoint, Matthew Clarkson, Secretary, and David
Jamieson his Deputy, or either of them, with full
power to administer the oath of Probate of wills and
Testaments, the oath of an executor, and the oath of
an administrator to the truth of their accounts and in-
ventories. Witness my hand and scale at Fort Will-
iam Henry the 21 of October, 1692. ^

Benjamin Fletcher.

Page 374.— At New York, November 4, 1692, Cap-
tain Laurence Reed takes oath as executor of the will
of John Terry, deceased.

Thomas Burroughs, administrator of the estate of
" Thomas Slater of Carolina, master of the sloop
' Hopewell ' who deceased in a voyage from Prov-
idence to Carolina, the sloop being taken up at sea
and brought into this Port of New York, there being
none of the sloop's company alive, but two who were
ignorant of navigation." The said Thomas Burroughs
exhibits inventory of his estate. 342 bushels of salt
sold for 2s. 6d. per bushel, £42 156'. Sworn to by
Thomas Burroughs November 9, 1692.

Page 375.^— The account of Captain William Kidd
and Sarah his wife, administrators of the estate of
John Oort, merchant, deceased. They charge them-
selves with all the goods and chattells, which appear

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 207

to be £155 14.9. The petition for allowance for tlie
funeral charges, £30 Is. 6d. The whole estate appears
to be £274, Ss. 6d.

William Kidd

the marke of

Sarah S. K. Kidd.

Quietus granted by Governor Benjamin Fletchei",
November 18, 1692.

Page 377. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and
Governor-in-Chief. To all, etc. Whereas Captain
George Bradshaw lately died intestate. Letters of Ad-
ministration granted to his wife Elizabeth, November
17, 1692.

Page 379. — Inventory of estate of James Latey,
taken May 1, 1692, by Wm. Le Count, administrator.
810 acres of land, in several parcels, and a small island,
£109,10; 7oxen, £26, 5; Scows, £16; 12pigs,£l,4;
a Turkey hen, 1 shilling; 20 common hens, 10 shillings ;
14 geese and ganders, 14 shillings; 4 great negro men,
£120 ; a negro boy, 12 years old, £22 ; a mulatto, 5 years
old, £15 ; a little negro boy, 3 months old, £2 ; 4 negro
women, £96; negro girl, 4 years old, £12; 2 pieces of
gold, weighing 2 ounces, £10, 6 ; 24 Spannish Pistoles
(one light), £32 ; 29 light pieces of 8, £7, 5. Total,
£693. The inventory shows extensive farming opera-
tions.

Page 382. — Benj'm Fletcher, Governor, etc. To all
to whom these may come. Know ye that at Fort
William Henry, on December 10, 1692, the will of
Henry De Meyer, late of New York, was proved, and
Letters of Administration were granted to his widow,
Agnetie, and Jacob and Tunis De Kay, his brothers
(in law). December 10, 1692.

Pao-e 383. — Henry De Meyer. "In the name of
God, Amen. I, Henry de Meyer, of the city of New

208 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

York, beino; weake and sicke." He leaves one-half of
his estate to his wife Agnetie, the other half he leaves
to his (laughter Lydia, " and to such othei' children
which God Allmighty shall please to send me, and with
which my said wife is now bigg withal and ready to
bring into this world." Mentions his brothers and sis-
ters, William, Anna Katharina Williams, wife of John
Williams, of New Castle, Delaware, Deborah, wife of
Thomas Tyndall, of New York, and Elizabeth, wife of
Philip Schuyler, of New York. Makes his wife, and
his brothers in law, Jacob and Tunis De Kay, exec-
utors.

Dated November 9, 1692. Witnesses, James Evetts,
Cornelius Van der Busch, Isaac De Forest.

[Note. — Henry (or Henricus) De Meyer was son of
Nicholas De Meyer, formerly Mayor of the city. In
the division of the estate of his father, he had the
house and lot now No. 41 Stone Street. — W. S. P.]

The above named witnesses appeared before David
Jamison, Deputy Secretary, and made oath to the exe-
cution of the above will, December 10, 1692.

Page 387. — License of Marriage granted to Fred-
erick Phillipse and Katharine Dervall, widow,
December 1, 1692.

Phillip Smith, New York. " In the name of God,
Amen. I, Phillip Smith, of New York, being sick and
weak." Leaves all of his estate to his wife Margaret,
for life or during her widowhood, " but if she marry
and take a husband," then she is to have her thirds
only. Pest of estate to his children Phillip, Margai-et,
Katharine and Mary.

Dated January 20, 1690. Witnesses, James Collis,
Geritt Hardenburgh, Johanes Von Gierson. Makes
his wife, Margaret, executor.

New York, 10 December, 1692. There appeared be-
fore me, being thereto authorized by his Excellency,
Benjamin Fletcher, Esq., Captain-General and Gov-

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ernor, the above named witnesses and made oath to
the same. David Jamieson.

Page 388. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and
Governoi--in-Chiefe, etc. Whereas Phillip Smith in his
last will made his wife, Margaret, executoi', and she
being dead, having never administered upon said es-
tate, Letters of Administration are granted to Allet
Bosch, Clark Smith, and Nicholas Blank, shoemakers,
brethren in law to said Phillip Smith. December 10,
1692.

Page 390. — Hendrick (oi* Henry) Boelen. " Know
all men by these presents, that I, Henry Boelen, of
New York, smith, being sick and weak. I leave to my
wife, Antie Bereuts, the use of all my estate during
her life, and she shall give to her son Alexander, when
of age, such portion as she can conveniently spare, and
after her decease he is to be sole heir, and if he should
die the estate to go to Boelen Roeloifs, my father, li
my wife should remariy she shall secure to my son
Abraham Boelen <£125, and he is to be instructed to
read and write, and afterwards to learn a trade by
which he shall live in the future. He is also to have
my great Dutch Bible as a particular gift and legacy."
Makes lioeler Roeloifen, Jacob Boelen, Dirck Ten
Eyck tutors and overseers, and his wife executor.

Dated May 15, 1G91. Witnesses, A. De Lanoy, P.
De Lanoy.

New York, December 10, 1691, thei-e appeared be-
fore me, being authorized by Governor-General Benja-
min Fletcher, the above named ^vitnesses, and made
oath to the same, that they saw Henry Boelen sign and
seal the same. David Jamieson, Dep. Sec.

[Note. — Antie Boelen, the widow, married Abra-
ham Kettletas, December 10, 1692.]

Page 393. — Inventory of estate of John Hansen,
exhibited by Gerrett Hansen. 1 House and l)arn and
35 morgen of land, one parcel of meadow in the Great

210 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

meadow, No. 4, one parcel of meadow upon the island,
No. 1 (No valuation). Sworn to by Geritt Hansen,
Peter Nevins, Koelof Martins, John Van Dyck. De-
cember 13, 1092.

Page 395. — -Inventory of estate of Peter Hansen.
Exhibited by Geritt Hansen, December 13, 1692 (No
valuation). Decem})er 13, 1692.

Page 397. — Isaac De Forrest, New York (Written
in Dutch form). "In the name of God, Amen. Know
all men who shall see this present Publick Instrument,
that in the year 1672, the 4th day of June, being-
Tuesday, in the morning about 9 o'clock, in the pres-
ence of me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary Public, and the
under-written witnesses, appeared Mi*. Isaac De Forrest,
bre^ver, of this city, and Sarah Tenix his lawful wife,
the testator being sick, but the testatrix sound of
body." They make their children Susanah DeFori'est,
wife of Peter De Reimer, Johanes, Phillip, Isaac, Hen-
di-ick, Maria, and David, "and the children which in
the future by God's blessing may come," sole heirs to
all the estate. The survivor having the nse of all dur-
ing life. They make their cousin Jacob Kip, and
their trusty and known friend Simon Jansen Romeyn,
tutors and overseers of the children.

Witnesses, Isaac Kipp, Arent Isaacs.

Benj'am Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor-in-
Chiefe, To all, etc. Whereas Isaac De Forrest and
Sarah his wife are both deceased. Letters of admin-
istration are granted to his eldest son Johanes De For-
rest, and Henry De Forrest, his brother, December 19,
1692.

Page 399. — Further account of Wm. Le Count the
administrator of the estate of James Latey, deceased,
and Quietus granted December 24, 1692.

Page 401. — Account of Cornelius Steenwyck, ad-
ministrator of estate of John Schackerly. Presented

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by Rev. Henricus Selyniis and Margaretta his wife,
the said Cornelius Steenwyck being deceased, and his
widow Margaretta having married the said Rev. Hen-
ricus Selynus. This account sliows a very extensive
list of small debts due from a large number of persons.
January - — , 1692. Quietus granted January — , 1692.

Page 404. — Captain George Bradshaw. " In the
name of God, Amen. I, Captain George Bi'adshaw,
of New York, Gentleman, being sicke. Do make this
my last will and testament. I leave to my sister Su-
sannah Bradshaw alias Wentworth, of Doncaster,
in the Co. of Yorke, England, widow, for the use of
my son Richard, all sums she may obtain by virtue of
a letter from me to her, out of the estate of Owen
Fritton, late of Gardins in Wales, She paying to my
loving wife Elizabeth £100. Leaves all rest of his
estate to his wife.

Dated November 4, 1692. Witnesses, Peter Jacobs
Mai'ius, Silvester Salisbury, John Basford. Proved by
the affidavits of the above ^vitnesses, January 16,
169f, and is confirmed. David Jamieson, Dep. Sec.

Page 407. — Inventory of estate of John Terry of
Barl)adoes, late came to this Port for his health : de-
ceased. Total amount, £'393. Taken by Lawrence
Read.

Page 408. — Inventory of estate of Lawrence Del-
LEDYKE, registered for James Mills, January 19, 169|.
Amount very small, ai'ticles not valued.

Page 410. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-Geneial and
Governor in Chief e, <fec. Whereas 1'homas Johnson of
late come from England to this city, is deceased, Let-
ters of administration are granted to Abraham De
Peyster, January, 1692.

Page 412. — Thomas Johnson. " In the name of God,
Amen. I, Thomas Johnson, at present sick in body."

212 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

" I leave my body to a decent bui'ial at such a place as
shall be thought most convenient by his Excellency the
Governor and Councill." He appoints Abraham De
Peyster executor. I desire my gold and Diamond I'ing
to be sent to my dear and loving wife Agnes Johnson,
living in Durham, Lancashire, England. I leave to his
Excellency Governor Benjamin Fletcher a golden fu-
neral ring, for a remembrance. The overplus of any
effects in this country is left to Mrs. Barbara Morton.
And as for my affairs in England, I have already set-
tled them before my coming from thence.
Dated January 6, 169f.

Letters of Administration on the estate of Dirck
Tunisen and Ariante Walens his wife deceased, are
granted to Francis Goderus tlieir grand son, Januarv
29, lG9f.

Page 414. — Marriage license Granted to Benjamin
Norwood and Cornelia Van Clyff, Febiaiary 20, 1692.

[Note. — Cornelia Van Clyff was daughter of Dirck
Van der Clyff, who owned the farm next east of the
" Shoe makers Pasture," and through which Cliff street
and Gold street were laid out. — W. S. P.]

Letters of administration upon the estate of Minnie
Johanes of Orange County, deceased, are granted to
Stephans Van Cortlandt, January 17, 109f.

[Note. — Minnie Johanes was the owner of a large
tract where the present village of Havei'straw now
stands. What is now Kockland County, was original-
ly part of Orange County, and known as " Oi'ange
South of the Mountains."— W. S. P.J

Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor
in Chief, &c. Know ye that at Fort William Heniy,
on February 15, 169|, the will of Johanes Van Hoorn
of New York was proved, and the same is confirmed.

Matthew Clarkson, Sec.

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Page 416. — CoRisrELius Jansen Van HooRisr. "In
the name of God, Amen. Know all men by these Pres-
ents that on the 11th day of October, 1689, 1, Cornelius
Jansen Van Hoorn, inhabitant in this city of New
York, have of my free will made this ray last will and
testament, without any persuasion of others. I leave
to my eldest son John, 50 shillings, made in considera-
tion of the Prerogatives of the first born. I leave to
my wife Anna Maria Van Hoorn, all my estate during
her life, she remaining unmarried, to bring up and
maintain the under aged children, and after her de-
cease, to be divided among my children, and they are
to be instructed in an art or trade by which they may
live." Makes his wife executor.

Witnesses, Thomas Burroughs, Albert Bosch.

Page 417. — Letters of administration granted by
Governor Benjamin Fletchei", upon the estate of John"
Algard, late of Port Royal in Jamaica, to Richard
Johnson the principal creditor, March 24, 169|.

Page 419. — (Upon this page is another copy of the
will of JoiiANES Van Coweniioyen". See Page 140.)

Letters of administration are granted by Governor
Benjamin Fletcher, upon the estate of Johanes Van
CowENHOVEN, to Joliu By vauck, who married the wid-
ow of said Johanes Van Cowenhoven, April 14, 1693.

Page 421. — Letters of administration upon the estate
of Adam Brewer, late of the town of Brooklyn, are
granted by Governor Benjamin Fletcher, to his widow,
Magdalena Brewer, April 15, 1693.

Page 422. — Adam Brewer. " In the name of God
Amen. Whereas I, Adam Brewer, Berkhoon, inhabi-
tant of ye Towne of Brooklandt, being at present sick,
but fully having my knowledge and understanding."
'' I desire that none of my children shall trouble or

214 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

move tlieir mother during her life." " I leave to my
eldest son Peter, 3 shillings by reason that lie has been
disobedient to his father. And also Jacob Brewer and
Altie Brewer for reason of their disobedience shall not
receive a penney from their father Adam Brewer," but
their portions are left to their children. The other 7
children, Mathys, William, Adam, Abraham, Anna,
Sarah, and Rachel shall have an equal share in the
estate. Leaves to Adolphus the son of William, 3
pieces of 8. To Magdalena, daughter of Peter, 1 piece
of 8, and to his daughter Vrentie 1 piece of 8. " This is
that which ye Testator Adam Brewer as his last will
and testament, he hath signed and sealed the same with
his own hand," January 22, 169^. Makes Barent Van
Flentburg and Wm. Nazareth tutoi'S and overseers.

Witnesses, Henry Sleght, Cornelius Sebrig, Johanes
Fredrichs.

The foregoing witnesses appeared before me, No-
vember 21, 1692, and made oath to the same.

Benjamin Fletcher.

Page 424. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and
Governor in Chief e, &c. To all, etc. Know ye that on
the — day of — at a Court of Record held in ye city
Hall in New York, the last will and testament of
Gerritt Cornelius Van Exween was proved, and
Letters of administration are granted his ^\"idow
Wyntie,

Done at Fort William Henry this — day of April,
1693.

Page 425 — Geritt Cornelis Van Exween. "Li
the name of God, Amen. Be it known to all whom it
may concerne that I, Geritt Cornelis Van Exween, in-
habitant within this city." " 1 declare that of the
great love and affection which my loving wife Wyntie
Stoutenburgli has shown unto me during the time of
oui' matrimony, and if it please God, will still show."
He leaves to her all the estate of houses and lands, for

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 215

nei'to dispose of without being oV)liged to render any
account, but she is to maintain the two childrea, Cor-
nelis and Effie, till they are of age. If she remarry,
then the children are to have one half. " My son Cor-
nells is to have my great Bible with brass clasps, my
gun and cutlass, and 2 pieces of 8, for his birth right,
as being my eldest son. And my daughter Effie is to
have one Bible with silver clasps," Mentions " my
sister Effie Van Exween," makes " my two brothers-
in-law Tobias and Lucas IStoutenburgh," executors.
Dated A2:)ril 4, 1690. (No witness named.)

Page 424. — The will of Wm. Richardson, of West-
chester, is proved l)efore Governor Benjamin Fletcher,
on April 20, 1692, and John Bowne, John Rodman, and
Samuel Hoit, of Flusliing, and John Ferris and John
Palmer of Westchester are confirmed as executors.

Page 428. — Wm. Richardso]^, Westchester. "This
is to satisfie all whom it may concerne, that I, Wm.
Richardson, of Westchester being sicke and weak, in
order to avoid all disturbances, do make and declare
this to be my last will and Testament." Leaves to
Mary Cock £'20, "it being her just due from me,"
" also n\j first wife's wearing apparall." " Also a pair
of silver hilted knives and a pair of scissors with a
silver chain to them. I leave to my three sons Wm ,
Thomas, and John, all my plate. To Hannah and
Sarah Cock, 20 shillintrs each. All the rest of my es-
tate is to be sold by my executors, and the proceeds to
be paid to my 3 sons when they are 20 years of age.
If the estate is not sold before the sons come to the
age of 20 years, then if any son has a mind to settle
where I now live, he shall have the place upon the ap-
praisement of indifferent persons." Makes his friends
John Bowne, John Rodman, and Samuel Hoit, of Flush-
ing, and John Feri'is and John Palmer of Westchester,
executors. " In witness whereof, I to this, my last Avill
and Testament, set my hand and seal, at my house in

216 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

Westchester, this 20 day of the 10th month called De-
cember, 1692."

New York, April 22, 1693, Thei-e appeared before
me, being thereto authorized by his excellency Benja-
min Fletcher, Captain General and Governor in Chiefe,
Hugh Cowperthwait, John Farrington, and Daniel
Kirkpatrick, and did declare, as in the presence of Al-
mighty God, that they did see the Testatoi', Wm. Rich-
ardson, seal and publish the within as his last will
and Testament. David Jamieson, Dep. Sec.

Page 430. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General,
and Governor-in-Chiefe, &c. Whereas John Dishon-
TON, late of this city, mariner, deceased, upon the main
sea, in a voyage from England to this place on board
the sloop " English and Berwick," intestate, Letters
of administration are granted to his wife Cornelia, June
8, 1693.

Page 432. — At a Court of Recoi'd held in the City
Hall in New York on the 18 of December, 1688, the
last will of Teunis Dey was proved, and letters of ad-
ministration are granted to his widow, Hannah Ryerse,
who has since married George Ryerse, and the will con-
firmed, Jnne 15, 1693.

Page 433. — Teunis Dey. " In the name of the
Lord, Amen. To all Chi'istian People to whom these
presents shall come. I, Teunis Dey, of the city of New
York, yeoman, being sick, do make this my last will
and testament.'" " My ^vife is to remain in full pos-
session of the estate and maintain all the children dur-
ing her life, and while she remains unmarried, but if
she come to a new wedlock, she is to have one-half and
the other half to go to the children, and she is to bring
up the children to learn an art or trade to live by, and
as a pious mother, for God's sake, is bound to do."
jNIakes his wife and his father-in-law, John Le Counte,
executors.

Dated November 8, 1688.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 217

Page 434.— Jane 22, 1G93. The original last will
and testament of Anthony De Milt, merchant, being
produced and proved, Letters of administration are
granted to Isaac Kip, his son-in-law, by Govei'nor Ben-
jamin Fletcher.

Page 435. — Anthony De Milt. " In the name of
the Lord, Amen. Know all men whom it may concerne,
that I, Anthony De Milt, living in the city of New
York." " I make my sole and universal heirs my five
children, Isaac, Mary, Anne, Peter and Sarah, gotten
by my deceased wife Elizabeth Van der Liphorst. I
leave to my eldest son Isaac De Milt, for his birthright
as the eldest, 100 guilders, wampum value. I leave to
Mary Winter for her special good service, 3 pieces of 8."
Makes his sons Isaac and Peter, and son-in-law Isaac
Kip, executors.

Dated May 27, ir>89.

On Tuesday this 10 Septeml)er, Anno Dom, 1689,
the above witnesses, Martin Clocks and Albert Clocks,
appeared before John Lawrence and Fi-ancis Rumbouts,
Justices, and made oath on the Holy Evangelists of
Almighty God, that they did see the within named
Anthony De Milt sign and seale the within instrument
as his last will and Testament. J. Nicolls, clerk.

Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor,
etc. Whereas Cornelius Clopper of this city is late
deceased, Letters of administration are granted to his
widow Heyltie Clopper, June 24, 1693.

Page 442. — Cornelius Clopper, New York. " In
the name of the Lord, Amen, know all men by these
presents, that on the 10th day of Septembei', in the
morning, about 8 o'clock, in the year 1669, appeared in
their own persons before me, Nicholas Bayard, Secre-
tary of the Mayor's Court of New York, with the
under named witnesses, Cornelius Jansen Clopper,
master Smith, and his wife Heyltie Cloppei', lawfully

218 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 3-4.

joined in matrimony, living in tbis city, known to me
and to the witnesses. The said Cornelius Clopper
being sick, and the said Heyltie of indifferent health,
being in child bed." Theii* will is that the survivor
of the two is to have all the estate, to bring up and
support the five under-aged children, Dinah, JNlarga-
retta, Johannah, Catharina and Petrenella, "and such
other children as may be procreated." If the survivor
should marry, the children are to have their portions.
Witnesses, Jan Vinge, John Johnson, Van Brestede.

Heyltie Clopper, the survivor, makes oath that she
will duly execute the above will, and Avill cause an in-
ventory to be made, June 26, 1693.

Page 445. — ^IIenry Mayle, New York. " In the
name of God, Amen, the 13 July, 1692. I, Henry
Mayle, of New York, merchant, being in sound
health." I leave to Wm. Phillips, son of Theophilus
Phillips, £10 when of age. To Mary Phillips, Wm.
Morris, Ivebecca Morris, and Joseph Phillips each a
gold ring, value 20 shillings. Leaves all the rest of
property to his brother Jacob Mayle, and makes him
executor.

Witnesses, Wm. Morris, Wm. Phillips, Kebecca
Morris. Proved, June 28, 1693.

Page 447. — Inventory of estate of Phillip Smith,
taken December 23, 1692. "Registered for Albert
Bosch and Nicholas Blank, administrators of Phillip
Smith, vintner, deceased, 17 English and Latin books,
£1.10. Dutch printed Ijooks, 10^'. 1 Jacobus, gold,
£1.10. House and ground, £200. A Ledger book
beginning with Albert Bosch, and ending with Corne-
lius Viellers. The book of accounts of the store day
book, beginning December 8, 1691, with Thomas Cook,
and ending with Albert Bosch, November 18, 1692.
Peter Jacobs Marius, Hendrick Jellis, mayor, Evert
Hai'tinburgh, Thomas Burroughs.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 219

Page 450. — The will of Dikck jAisrsEisr Dey being
proved, Letters of administration are granted to liis
widow, Geetie Janseu, July 11, 1693.

DiRCK Jansejst Dey. — " In the name of God, Amen,
know all men by these presents, that on the 5 of De-
cember, 1683, before me, Wm. Bogardus, Public No-
tary, in the presence of the under Avritten witnesses.
Dirck Jansen Dey, living just without this city, known
to me, being sick a Vjed." Leaves to his wife Geetie
Jansen, " all that land which at present lyeth to the
south side of the house where the testator is dwelling,
stretching to the land of Mr. Olof Stevens Van Cort-
landt, and from the highway to the strand, or water
side as far as his right is, i-eserving only an alley of
four feet to the south side of the house." The rest of
the premises are left one half to his wife, tlie other
half to his children, Teunis and Jannettie. The tes-
tator further declares that he has fully satisfied his
son Teunis for his mother's share.

Witnesses, Evert Peters, Albert Leenderts Grovas.
Proved l)y the oaths of the witnesses, and Letters of
administration granted to the widow Geetie Jansen
Dey, July 11, 1693.

Page 453. — Jannettie Kroons. (Written in Dutch
language.) Leaves all estate to her children, Eliza-
beth, Maria, Hannah Van der Pool, Magdalena Mor-
ris, and Elizal)eth Abeel. Makes Johanes Abeel and
Evert Bancker, executors.

Dated June 6, 1693. Witnesses, Albert Pycher,
John Baker. Proved, July 19, 1693.

Page 456. — Letters of administration upon the estate
of Gerritt Bancker and Elizabeth Bancker, are
granted to Johanes De Peyster, who married Anne,
their daughter, July 24, 1693.

Page 457. — Letters of administration upon the estate
of Matthias Nicoll, granted to his widow, Abigail

220 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

Nicoll, by Governor Benjamin Fletcher, July 22,
1698.

Page 459. — Letters of administration on estate of
Jacques Cortelian, granted to his sons, Jacques and
Peter, August 2, 1698.

Page 460.— On the 16 of August, 16'J3, the will of
James Gilchrist was proved, and Letters of adminis-
tration are granted to Wni. Ballagh, same day.

James Gilchrist. — " In the name of God, Amen, the
4 day of May, 1698. I, James Gilchrist, of Berkley
County, Carolina, being weak and sickly." " I leave to
my loving friend Wm. Ballagh all debts due me, and
all the gold and plate now in possession of Mr. Geritt
the silver smith, and all my apparall and my silver
headed cane. I leave to my loving friend John Alex-
ander a gold ring set with a white stone, and a dia-
mond cut gold ring. I leave to the indigent poor of
Berkley County, £100." Makes Mr. John Alexander,
merchant, and Wm. Ballagh, vintnei', and Anthony
Bates, vintner, executors. Mentions " house and lot of
land in Charlestowne."

Witnesses, Abraham Williams, Wm. Sopall, Thomas
Nobell, James Redwood.

Letters of administration on estate of " James
Baiser, late of Carolina, but dwelling in Philadelphia,
late deceased," granted to Miles Forster "friend and
creditor," August 18, 1693.

Page 465. — The will of John Hendricks Van Bom-
ell, proved August 16, 1698, and Letters of adminis-
tration granted to John Harperding and Jacob
Baelen.

Page 466. — John Hendricks Van Bomell. "Li
the name of God, Amen. Be it known unto all men
whom this may concerne, that I, John Hendricks Van
Bomell, inhabitant within this city of New York,"
Leaves to his wife, Armitie Jans, the full use of all es-

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 221

tate. If she remarry, then tvvo-tliirds are to go to the
children, Cornelius and Aeltie, " procured by my
former wife Elizabeth Jans, and Petrestie and Lyn-
dert, procured by my present wife, Armitie Jans."
" I leave to my son Cornelius, of whom I have not
heard any news these 16 years, if ever he shall happen
to return, he is to have 100 guilders wampum for Jiis
birthright. And whereas my daughter Aeltie, at the
time of her marriage has received 400 guilders, the
other dauo;hters to have the same." Makes John Har-
berdingh and Jacob Boelen executors. " And Avhereas
it has pleased God to afflict me with blindness, where-
by I am obstructed duly to sign and seal this my Avill,
I have therefore sent for my neighbors, and desired
them to w^itness this will."

Witnesses, Martin Clock, Albert Clock, John Har-
berdingh, Wm. Bogardus. Proved, by oath of the
above witnesses, that this is the last wHll of said tes-
tatoi', and that this is a true translation from the
Dutch oriofinal read to him, beiii"; blind. Auofust 16,
1693.

Letters of administration upon the estate of John
Smith, who lately died intestate, granted to his widow,
Jannette Smith, August 18, 1698.

[Note. — Jannette Smith was the daughter of Coi'-
nelius Van Thienhoven, and w^as the owner, with her
brother, Luycas Van Thienhoven, of many lots of land
on Pine street, which was oi'iginally called Thienhoven
sti'eet.— W. S. P.]

Page 471. — Letters of administration uj^on estate of
Captain C^sar Carter, who died on board the
Barquentine " Greyhound " in a voyage from Jamaica
to this Province, granted "to Major Thomas llichards
his fellow-passenger," October 9, 1693.

Page 472. — Kichard Jones, New^ York. " For as
much as the Lord who formed my body and gave
breath thereto, and hath to this moment preserved its

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

being, is now pleased to visit the same with sickness,
I not knowing how soon he may pnt a period to my
days, I make this my last will and testament." " I
leave to my sister Jane one shilling, To my cousin John
Jones, £d. To Abraham Buckley, 20^ to Silvester Sal-
isbury, my servant, 20^ to my friend, Rachel Willis,
20^ To my two daughters, Dorcas and Hester Jones,
all my land and meadows within the Province of New
York and East New Jersey, except as hereafter dis-
j)osed of, and two thirds of my personal estate." " I
leave to my wife Dorcas the other third of the per-
sonal estate. Also one half of four lots of -land and a
wharf e, bounded on the east by lots of Brandt Schuy-
ler, ^vest by a slip or cart way leading from the Tan
Pitts unto the river, in the place called the Smith's
Vly, in New York. And I authorize her to give
deeds for one half of a certain parcel of land lying in
King street, opposite to the house of Captain Lau-
rence Reade, to John Rodman of Long Island, Doctor
in Physick, from ^\'hom I have already I'eceived pay
in account. And I leave to my wife Dorcas the other
half. And whereas Wm. Morris of New York, mer-
chant, and myself have purchased of Thomas Lloyd of
Philadelphia, a piece of land, bounded east by the
Green Lane, south by land of Jan Vinge, west by
land of Miles Forster, and north by the new street,
which may appear by articles under his hand. And
of Daniel Veenvas and his wife Chi-istiana, one piece
of laud in the above said Green Lane, and to the Tan
Pitts, and to the new street, as by deed will appear.
And one o^reat tract of land bouo;ht of Gerritt Jans
Roos and Dr. Luycas Van Thienhoven, beginning at
the corner of the fence of the land in Green Lane,
bought of Thomas Lloyd, and so from thence along
the Green Lane to the corner of the new street called
Smith street, and so running directly up the hill until
it comes to a designed street called Queens street, and
from thence to the land of Miles Forster in the said
street, and so along his fence to the place ^vhel'e it

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4. 223

first be2:un. Which said several tracts of land are
laid out or intended to be laid out in particular lots
by James Evetts, surveyor. Now ye said Wm. Morris
and myself, by verbal agreements, concluded an ar-
rangement in case of mortality, but it has not yet been
done. If any part of this tract is sold or divided it is
to be paid to the credit of my two daughters." Makes
his wife executor, and Wm. Nicolls, of New York, and
Wm. Berkely, of Shrewsbury, New Jersey, overseers.
I leave to Wm. Nicolls £'5, and to Wm. Berkely, the
same.

Dated this 19th day of the 7th month, 1693. Wit-
nesses, John Tatham, Joseph Hutchinson, Thomas
Peachee, Benjamin Griffiths.

Proved before James Marshall and Thomas Revell,
of the Governor's Council of New Jersey, Septeml)er
13, 1693. Confirmed befoi'e Governor Benjamin
Fletcher, and Letters of Administration granted to
widow Dorcas Jones, October 3, 1693.

[Note. — The will of Richard Jones embi-aces sev-
eral tracts of land of great value. The "Smith's
Vly " is no^v Pearl street. The lot mentioned as
"bounded east by the land of Brandt Schuyler" is a
wide lot sold to Kichajxl Jones by the Mayor and Al-
dermen of the city, September 7, 1692, and bounded
noi'th by Queen street (now Pearl street), west by the
slip at the foot of Maiden lane. Richard Jones sold
half of this to Abraham DePeyster. The lot was 190
feet wide and Fletcher street runs throus-h the middle
of it. The " Tan Pitts " were at the south east corner
of the Shoemaker's Pasture, or about where No. 77-79
Maiden lane now are. The lot "on King street op-
posite to the house of Captain Laurence Read " is now
No. 56-58 Pine street. The tract of land bought of
Thomas Lloyd is bounded east by Maiden lane Cwhich
is the Green lane mentioned in the will), and north
by Nassau street. The " great tract bought of Gerritt
Jans Roos and Dr. Luycas Van Thieuhoven (who were
the executors of Jan Vinge) is bounded east by

224 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 3-4.

Maiden lane, soiitli by William street, and west by
Cedar street (formerly called Little Queen street).
The lot bought of Daniel Veenvos and wife, is proba-
bly a part of the "Shoemaker's Pasture," and lies at
the east corner of Maiden lane and William street.
The widow of Dorcas Jones afterwards married Cap-
tain Robert Lurting.— W. S. P.]

Page 477. — Robert Matthews. — "In the name of
God, Amen. This 11th day of March, 169|. I,
Robert Matthews, of Charlestown, in South Carolina,
mariner, being sicke and weake do make this my last
^vi]l and Testament." Leaves all estate of every kind
to his wife Elizabeth, and makes her sole executor.

Witnesses, LBoodel, Thomas Rose, Daniel Robinson,
Mary Robinson, Richard Phillips. Letters of adminis-
tration granted to Elizabeth Matthews, October 9, 1 693.

[The last pages of this book are occupied with
forms of bonds to be given by the masters of sliips and
other vessels engaged in trade with the various prov-
inces in America. And of Clearance Certificates, as
the following :]

Recorded for Captain John Mellowes. These are
to certify all whom it may coucerne that Captain John
Mellows, Master and Commander of the Pink "Ann,"
Burthen, 35 Tons, Mounted with 4 guns, Manned
with 7 men, English built and bound for New York,
Hath taken on board 40 Hogsheads of Rum, 7 hogs-
heads and 26 barrels of Molasses, 6 Kilderkins of
Sugar, and 2 bags of cotton, for which the duties are
paid, under the Act of the 25th year of his late Ma-
jesty, for better securing the Plantacon Trades. And
has given a bond in the sum of j£l,000, conditioned
that the goods shall be carried to some port in Eng-
land, Wales or Berwick on Tweed, or to some other
port of His Majesty's Plantacans. Dangers of the
Seas excepted. Dated at the Custom House in Bar-
badoes August 5, 1686. Stephen Gascoigne.

End of Liber 3-4.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 225

LIBER 5-6.

Page 1. — Saka Rop:loffse (Translated from tlie
Dutch). "In the name of God, Amen. Be it known
to all whom it may concern, that I, Sarah lioelofPse,
late widow of Elbert Elbertse StouthofP, considering
the frailty and shortness of Human life. Do make my
last will in manner following. 1st, I commit my im-
mortal Soul into the merciful hands of God Almighty,
and my body to a decent l)urial. 2nd. I revoke all
other wills. Now I will before anything else to my
daughter Bland ina, of this city, a negro boy, Hans.
To my son Luycas Kierstede, my Indian, named Ande.
To my daughter Catharine Kierstede, a negress, named
Susannah. To my son in-law. Jacobus Kip, husband
of my said daughter Catharine, my negro, Sarah, in
consideration of great troul)le in settling the accounts
of my late husband, Cornelius Van Borsum, in Esopus
and elsevvhei'e. To my son Jochem Kierstede, a little
negro, called Mai-ia, during his life, and then to
Sarah, the eldest daughter of my daughter Rachel
Kierstede by her husband, Ytie Kierstede. To my
son Johanes Kierstede, a negi-o boy, Peter. I leave to
my daughter Anna Van Borsum, by my former hus-
band, Cornelius Van Borsum, on account of her sim-
plicity, my small house and kitchen, and lot situate in
this city, between the land of Jacob Mai'its and my
bake house, with this express condition, that she shall
not be permitted to dispose of the same by will or
otherwise, but to ])e hers for life and then to the heirs
mentioned in this will.

" It is my will that my son Luycas Kiersted shall
have the privilege of buying the house where he now
lives and the bake house and lot V)elono:ino:to the same
and to pay the money for the same to the other heirs,
he to retain his share. I have fully satisfied my sons
Hans Kierstede and Roeloff Kiersted for their share

226 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

in tlieir father's estate, being 40 Beavers, as l>y account
for the same, the rest of my estate I leave to the seven
children of me and my deceased husband, Hans Kier-
stede, viz, RoelofP, Bland in a, Johanes, Luycas, Catha-
rine, Jacol>us, Kachel, and the children of my deceased
son Hans Kierstede by his wife Janike equally. Only
Hans Kierstede the elde.-t son of my deceased son
Hans Kierstede shall have <£1 for his birth right. I
appoint as guardians of my daughter Anna Von Bor-
sum, and managers of her house and lot my son-in-law
Jacobus Kip, and my son Kierstede, and my son-in-law
AYm. Teller, giving them full ])ower as executors."

Dated July 29, 1692. Witnesses, Wm. Bogardus,
Jacob Maurits, Hoao-landt.

Codicil, August 7, 1()93, confirms the above will
and leaves all her clothing to her daughters Blaudina,
Catharine and Rachel, " and to each of the wives of
my 5 sons a silver spoon." Witness Peter Schuyler,
Justice of the Peace. Proved, October 21, 1693.

[Note. — Sara Roeloffse was the daughter of the
famous Aneke Jans, by her first husband, BoelofP
Jansen. Sara Roeloffse married first Hans Kiersted,
" chirurgeon," after his death she mariied Cornelius
Van Borsum, and her third and last husband was El-
bert Elbertse Stouthoff. Her house was on the north
corner of Pearl street and Whitehall. The small
house left to her daughter Anna Van Borsum was
next north of this. She was well acquainted with
the Indian language and acted as interpreter for Peter
Stuyvesant. It was at her first wedding that Gover-
nor Kieft, taking advantage of the condition of the
guests " after the fourth or fifth drink," induced them
to subscribe very liberally toward building a new
church in the fort.— W. S. P.]

Page 6. — Certificate of Wm. Bogardus and Dirck
Hoaglandt that they did see the testatrix seal and
publish and declare the above instrument as her last
will. New York, October 21, 1693.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 227

New York, October 21, 1693, Johannes Kip, Wm.
Teller, Lucas Kierstede take the oath as executors of
the will of Sara Koeloffs, before David Jamieson,
clerk. The will of Sara Roeloifs proved before Gov-
ernor Benjamin Fletcher and the same confirmed on
October 21, 1693.

Page 7. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and
Governoi", &c. Whereas Isaac Van Hook lately died
intestate, Letters of Administration are granted to
Anotje Van Hook the widow, November 15, 1693.

Christina Cappoens. " In the name of God, Amen.
Be it known to all whom it may concerne, that I, un-
derwritten Christina Cappoens, late widow of David
Jochemson, deceased, dwelling in the city of New
York, considering the weakness of this life, and wish-
ing to settle my things in order by distributing my
temporal estate as I do by these presents." I give
and bequeath in particular to my daughter Maria
Hays, married to Peter Praa, first my small house,
with the land from the front to the rear, as far as my
right extends, with the lane, except eight inches in said
lane, which is to remain to my great house from the
front to the rear, which shall be the parting line be-
tween my great house and lot and my small house and
lot from one street to the other. Which said line (ex-
cept the aforesaid eight inches), my said daughter
shall and may build upon, as to her may seem meet.
Provided that my said daughter Maria shall not dis-
pose of the said small house by will or otherwise, but
only to receive the rents during her life, and after her
death to go to her children or their lawful heirs, and
in default of such heirs, then to the next of my kin-
dred in blood, but not to the children of Joost Adrian-
sen, deceased. I also leave to my daughter Maria the
use and income of my land and meadow and Bowery,
lying at Maspeth Kills, and which is now in posses-
sion of herself and her husband, and after her death it

228 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LTBER 5-6.

is to go to hei' two children, Sara Moleiiaer, procured
by Joost Adriansen Molenaer and Catrina Praa, pro-
cared l^y her present husband Peter Praa and such
other children as she may leave. The said Peter Praa
to have the use of the same during his life, but if he
remains there after the death of his wife then he shall
pay to the cliildren for said Bowery, 10,000 guildei'S
in wampum value. I also give to my daughter Maiia
my silver l)eaker, one gold vase, diamond ring, a sil-
ver cup and pepper box, and a silver cup with a sil-
ver cover, and three silver spoons. I leave to Sara
Molenaer, daughter of my daughter Maria, my great
house and lot whei-e I now live with the kitchen be-
hind, and also eight inches of the lane between my
said great house and my small house from front to
rear. My daughter Maria is to receive the rents till
her daughter Sara comes of age, or shall be married.
If she dies under age, then the house is to go to her
sister Catrina Praa. I also leave to said Sara, a salt-
cellar marked with the full name of Christina Kose-
laers and marked with her coat-of-arms, also a silver
beaker marked the same, and a silver mustard pot
marked with the name of Jacob Hay. Also my
Church l>ook with silver clasps and chain, and a silver
cup and six silver spoons and a silver chain, one great
ear spangle with ear jewels, and my largest hoop ring,
and a gold finger ring with a diamond in it, and a
silver tumbler marked J. II. I leave to Catrina Praa
the child of my daughter Maria, and Peter Praa, a
silver beaker and six silver spoons marked J. H. All
the rest of estate is left to her daughter Maria Praa,
and her grand child Sara Molenaei*. She makes Hon.
Nicholas Bayard, mayor, and her cousin Jacob Ver
Hulst and Mr. John Harperdingh executors. If my
son-in-law Peter Praa opposes this Avill, or if he mis-
behave himself as to the childi-en, he shall be debarred
from all benefits.

Dated June 17, l()8f. Witnesses, William Bo-
gardus, Jacob Maurits.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 229

Page 11. — Codicil. I, Christina Cappoens, the wid-
ow of David Jochemsen, do confirm the above will, and
as Jacob Verhulst, one of the execntors is departed
from hence, I appoint my cousin Rip Van Dam, mer-
chant, to be executor in his place. If my executors
deem it best that my daughter's child, Sara Molenaer,
should be placed elsewhere to 1)e maintained, they
are to use the rents of the great house for that pur-
])0se.

Dated September 2, 1693. Witnesses, Samuel Bay-
yard, Gerardus Duyckinck.

The above ^vill is proved before David Jamieson,
Secretary, November 15, 1603, and the executors take
the oath on same day.

[Note. — Tlie real estate mentioned in the above will,
\vas left to Christina Cappoens by her husband David
Jochemsen. The " great house and lot " is now No.
61 Stone Street. Peter Praa, the son-in-law, is proba-
bly the same man kno\vn in early deeds as Peter Praa
Provoost. The house and lot No. 61 Stone Street was
owned by David Provost, of Morris Co., New Jersey,
and his heirs sold it to Freeman Clarkson, in 1792.
In 1754 the "small house and lot" was sold to Cor-
nelius Clopper, David Provost, Mathias Ernst and Elias
Des Brosses V)y John Van Zandt, who ow^ned one-quar-
ter, and Abraham Schenck, of Bush wick, who owned
three-quarters, the price being <£282. They bought
this for a public street, and part of the purchase money
was paid by the Corporation of New York, and part
by public subscription. The above purchasers conveyed
it to the city February 15, 1755. It is now the nar-
row alley leading from Stone street to South William
street, and between Nos. 61 and 63 Stone street. It
is the only street in the city without an official name,
but was in former days popularly known as " Jews'
Alley."— W. S. P.]

Page 12. — Marriage license granted to Robert Al-
lison and Hannah Bray. November 29, 1693.

230 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-^.

Cornelius Coksoen, Stateu Island. "In the name
of God, Ameji. I, Cornelius Corsoen, of 8tateu Island,
in the County of Richmond, yeoman." Leaves all es-
tate, real and personal, to his wife Mattie Corsoen, foi'
life, and then to their children equally. If she ]-e-
marry then the children are to take one half, each to
have their share when of age {/mines not givetc).
Makes his wife sole executrix.

Dated December 9, 1692. Witnesses, Cornelis
Nephews, Peter Staers, Thomas Carhart.

Page 13. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To
all, etc. Know ye that at the city of New York, on
the 7th of December, 1692, before me, the last will of
Cornelius Cohsoen, of Staten Island, was proved, and
the widow, Mattie Corsoen, is confirmed as executrix.

Page 14. — Marriage license granted to John Har-
ris and Abigail Berriman, December 11, 1693.

Inventory of estate of John Smith, exhibited by
Jannettie Smith, the widow, November 21, 1693. 1
negro woman and child, in the kitchen, £24 ; A large
Dutch Bible, £2, bs. ; A small English Bible, 3.9. ; 2
gold rings, £1, IO5. ; 12 silver spoons, £5, 108. ; 1 pair
of silver buckles, 7-9. Qd. ; Silver Porringer, £2 ; Small
lot of household goods. Total not given.

[Note. — Jannettie Smith, the widow, was the
daughter of Cornelius Van Thienhoven, and, with hei-
brother Lucas, was the owner of many lots on Pine
street.— W. S. P.]

Page 15. — Inventory of estate of Christina Cap-
POENS, widow of David Jochemsen. Taken by Nich-
olas Bayard, Jan Harperdingh and Rip Van Dam, and
approved by a Court of ye Worshipful Mayor of ye
said city, by the oath of Isaac De Forrest and Jacobus
Van der Spiegel.

" The Testator's great house and lot of ground, to

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 231

the north of Duke street, next to ye house and lot of
Jan Hai'perdingh, bequeathed to her daughter's child,
Sarali Molenaer, provided ye rents be received by her
mother, Maria Praa, for her use till she be of age.
The Testator's little house and lot, next to ye great
house, bequeathed to her daughter, Maria Praa." " The
Testator's farm on Nassau Island, in Maspeth Kills,
now in possession of Peter Praa " {not valued). Sil-
ver Beaker, 12 ounces, at 7s., .£4, 4s. ; one gold rose
diamond ring, £5 ; one silver pepper box, 2^ oz., at
Is., 17 s. 6d. ; one silver beaker, marked with the full
name of Christina Kasselaers, 16 oz , at 7s., £"•, 12;
one silver salt cellar, marked with the name of Chris-
tina Rasselaers, 14 oz., £4, lOs. ; one Church book witli
silver clasps and chain, £1, 16 ; one gold ear pendant,
with ye ear jewels, weight 2 oz. good, at £5 per ounce,
iElO. This inventory shows a very long list of house-
hold goods. Total not given. The above inventory
is sworn to as being correct, by the executors, January
5, 169|, before Abraham De Peyster, Mayor.

Page 18. — Inventoiy of estate of Jacques Cortiliow,
Registered for Jacques Coi'tiliow, of New Town, Kings
L'ounty, on the Island of Nassau, January 20, 169f, by
Jan Van Cleef and John Van Dyck, inhabitants of New
Utrecht. Sworn by Roelolfs Martinse Schenck, one
of their Majestie's Justices of the Peace. This inven-
tory shows a small stock of farming utensils, etc. Peal
estate not given.

" In presence of the Constable of New Utrecht, An-
thony Van Pelt." Johans Van Ekelen, Clerk, January
25, 169f.

William Huyksen. Recorded for Simon Aertsen,
and Antie Aertsen. "In the Name of God, Amen.
In the year 1687, this 27 day of March, appeared be-
fore me Jacobus Vandewater, Public Notary, admitted
in the Town of Brookland, in Kings Co., and thei-e re-
siding, Mr. Wm. Huyksen, Anntie Andies Williaid,

232 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

his wife, inhabitants of Gowanus, being known to me,
and both being in perfect health, goeing and standing,
and of full understanding, and not willing to depart
this life before they have disposed of their temporal
estate." They made the survivor of the two the sole
heir to all the estate, but if the survivor i-emarry, one
half is to be given to the children, namely, Machtell,
Mary, Anna, Gretie, Catharina and Elizabeth, and
such other children as they may yet have. Written
at the house of the testators in the presence of John
Jansen, Hendi-ick Sleght, Jacobus Vandewater.

P]-oved by the oath of above witnesses, and con-
fii-med by Governor Benjamin Fletcher, January 25,

Page 20. — Mari'iage License granted to Robert
Wharton and Mrs. Ann West, January 25, 169f.

Benjamin Fletchej', Captain-General, Governor, etc.
Whereas Hendrick Thyse Lane lately died intestate,
leaving children under age. Guisl)ert Thyse Lane and
John Van L)yck, the brother and brother in law of
said Hendrick Thyse Lane, are appointed adminis-
trators, January 25, l()9f.

Page 21.— Recorded for John Mash, October 29,
1092. Martha De Hart. "In the name of God,
Amen. The last will and testament of Martha De
Hart, widow of Daniel De Hart, being sicke and in
thoughts of death approaching." She leaves all estate
to " my well beloved friend Mr. John Mash, late resi-
dent of Woodbridge, in Elizabeth Towne, in East Jer-
sey, and now of this city." (No date.)

Witnesses, John Yeats, Elizabeth Mitchell. Proved
and confirmed before Governor Benjamin Fletcher,
February 8, 169f.

Page 22. — John Le Montes, "In the name of God,
Amen. I, John Le Montes, of the city of New York,

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 233

mariner, being in perfect liealtb, do make this my last
will." I leave to my well beloved wife, Helena Moutes,
one half of my personal estate, and the other half " to
the child she now goeth withal." If both die, then
one half is to go to " my loving kinsman James Le
Monies of the island of Jersey, and tlie other half to
James Jacobsen, son of Hendrick Jacobsen, and Susan-
nah Fell and Maria Larise, to be divided between
them at the discretion of my attorney, Mr. Philip
French." Makes his wife sole executor.

Dated February 19, 169|. (No witnesses.) Proved
before Governor Benjamin Fletcher, and Letters of
administration granted to the widow Helena Montes.
February 6, 169f.

Page 23. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and
Governor, etc. Whereas Daniel De Haet lately died
intestate, leaving goods, etc., John De Bruyn, Jacobus
De Hart and Daniel Veenvos, the near relatives and
creditors, are appointed administrators. February 6,

Page 24. — Jan Joosten Van Pollegon. " In the
name of God, Amen. Be it known to every one to
whom it belongs or may concerne, that we, under-
written Jan Joosten Van Rollegon and Tryntie Jans
Van Hartenbui'gh, mari'ied people, dwelling within this
city of New York, knowing the weakness and mortal-
ity of all human kind, and willing to anticipate the
same wdth a titting disposition of our temporal affairs."
The "longest liver" of the two is to retain the full
use of the estate, but if he or she remarry, then the
estate to be divided among the children, namel}^,
Maria, married to Nicholas Gei'itse Van Rovensteiu,
Anna, wife of Tobias Stoutenburgh, Gertrude, wife of
Bartholomew Le Koux, Johanes and Jacobus, in such
portions " as the survivor shall think meet in con-
science and equity." Johanes as the eldest son is to
have " 100 pieces of 8, being £30, this countiy money,"

234 • ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

and Jacobus shall have 30 pieces of 8, being £9,
I leave to my son Johanes a gold ring wherein the
name of Tryntie Jans Van Hardenburgh is graved,
and to Jacobus another ring with the same inscription.
If my son Johanes shall wish to buy the house and
lot he shall have the prefei'ence "for a civil price by
moderate persons to be valued."

Dated February 6, 169^. AVitnesses, Wm. Bogar-
dus, Evert Van Hook, Albert Starts.

Page 26. — Benjamin Fletchei', Captain-General and
Governor. AVhereas on the lOtli of February, 169f,
the will of Jan Joostetsts Van Rollegon, the transla-
tion whereof into English is annexed, was proved.
Letters of administration are granted to his widow
Tryntie Jans Van Rollegon alias Hartenburgh.

Page 27. — Know all men by these presents that I,
Wm. Mercer, of Long Island, but now belonging to
the sloop " Loyal " in Barbadoes, have made and ap-
pointed my trusty and beloved friend John Wingfield,
my attorney, to demand and receive all debts due to
me, etc. And I do declare these presents to be my
last will and testament. I give to the said John
Wingfield all such wages and goods and property of
all kinds, and I make him sole executor.

Dated October 15, 1693. Witnesses, John Pottei-,
Daniel Gregorie. Proved, October 17, 1693, and con-
firmed February 22, 169f.

Page 28. — I, John Ringfield, John Thompson and
Henry Cattle, all at present of the city of New York,
mariners, being sworn say. That u]X)n the 13th of
December last, being then arrived at New London, in
the Colony of Connecticutt, in the Pink " Blossom,"
John Whitford, Commander, fi-oni the Island of Bar-
Vjadoes, and being bound to New York, the which Pink
now rideth in this Harbour. One Court Coulson, one
of the mariners, on her late voyage, being before this

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 235

time taken sick on board the said vessel, the day and
year above said at New London, did then make his ver-
bal and nuncupative will, in the presence of us. That
he willed and declared that the said John Whitford
should in case of his death take care to bury the said
Court Coulson in a decent manner, and that he should
have his wages and estate. And that some time after-
wards on the same day he died ; and that the com-
mander, the said John Whitford, did afterwards at his
own cost bury the said Court Coulson as decently as
the place and circumstances of their affairs would
permit.

Benjamin Fletcher, Captain General and Goveinoi-,
&c. Whereas John West lately died intestate, Let-
ters of administration are granted to Robert Wharton
and his wife Anne, late widow of said John West,
March 9, 169f.

Page 29. — Inventory of estate of Elizabeth Banck-
ER, widow of Geri'itt Bancker. Taken by her son
Evert Bancker, and her son in law Johanes De Peyster,
in presence of Guysbert Van Luburgh and Peter De
Lanoy. A house in New York, between the house of
Anthony Farmer and Hendrick Jacobs and Thomas
Roberts, as by transport. A House lot by the water
side (not valued). This Inventory is written in the
Dutch language. Gives a long list of household goods
not valued. Also goods, etc., at Albany, July 19,
1093.

Page 33.— Inventory of estate of Amitie Van Bom-
MELL, widow of Jan Hendrickse Van Bonunell. Taken
by the executors, Jan Harpendingli and Jacob Boelen,
and appraised by order of the Worshipfull Mayoi", by
Gerardus Duyckinck and Gabriel Thompson, Febi'uary
27, 169f . House and lot in Princess street, next to the
house and lot of Jan Harpendingh, £200. House and
lot next to Richard Elliott, £60. Total, £301.

236 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

[NoTE.^ — The "house and lot next to Kichard Elli-
ott" is pi-obably now No. 14 South William street,
which was the Mill street of early days, and the "Slyck
8tedoe," or muddy street of Dutch times. The house
of Richard Elliott (oj- EUett) which is next east was
in after times owned by Rev. Lewis Rou the minister
of the French Church.— W. S. R]

Page 34. — Marriage License gi'anted to Benjamin
Cooper of Southampton, L. I., and Helena Williams,
April 7, 1694.

Liventory of estate of Sara Roelofsen. Taken by
Johnas Kip, Lucas Kierstede and Wm. Teller, execu-
tors, April 9, 1694. (Not extensive.)

Inventoi-y of estate of Wm. Richardson, of West-
chester. " Taken the 29th day of 2nd month called
Ap'l, 1693," by Justice Thomas Stevenson and Mayor
Wm. Lawi-ence. One Broad cloth coat, £2 ; one fine
broad cloth coat, £4. In plate, £20, 5, 9. Cash, £24,
10, 6. Total, £411.

Page 36. — Marriage license granted to John Ser-
RiNG, mariner, and Katharine Van Cliffe, April 16,
1694.

Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governo]',
<fec. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York the 19th
of April, 1694, the wdll of Dirck Van der Cliffe, in
Dutch, remaining in the Secretary's office, a translation
whereof is annexed, Avas proved, and Geesie Van der
ClifPe, the widow, is confirmed as executor.

Dirck Van der Cliffe. 'Li the name of God,
Amen. Know all men who shall see this present public
Instrument, that on July 24, 1686, appeared in their
own persons, before me, Wm. Bogardus, Notary Pub-
lic, in New York, admitted by the Rt. Hon. Thomas
Dongan, Lieutenant-Governor, tfec, and in the presence

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS—LIBER 5-6. 937

of the underwritten witnesses, Dirck Van der ClyfE
and Mrs. Geesie Hendricks, married people, living
within this cit}', well known to me and to the witnesses,
and both in good health." The snrvivoi' is to have full
possession and disposal of all the estate, and is to main-
tain the chikb-en, and they are to be taught " to read
and write, and an art or trade by which they may live."
He leaves to his son John Dircksen Van der Clyif his
sword with a silver handle. Mentions daughter Maria
and the " under aged children " (iiot named). " All
this being distinctly read to the testatoi-s, they declare
it to be their last will and testament." Witnesses,
Hans Kierstede, Jacobus Kip.

[Note. — Dirck Van der Olyif was the owner of a
tract of land, l)ounded south l)y Maiden lane, north
by the Beekman farm, west by the Shoemaker's Past-
ure and east by the rear of lots fionting on Pearl
street. This he bought of Henry Rychen, of Flatbiish,
August 9, 1H81. On this tract he had an house and
orchard, and kept a place of entei'tainment. After his
death it was laid out in lots, and streets were opened,
namely. Gold street. Orange (now Cliff street), Van
Cliff street (now John), and Nassau (now Fulton).
Geesie Van der Cliff Avas one of the thi'ee daughters
of Hendrick AVilliams, whose house was on the north
corner of Broad and Bridge streets. — W. S. P.]

Page 38, — Marriage license granted to Jacobus De
Kay, and Sarah Willett, of Queens County, May
19, 1694.

[Note. — Sarah Willett w^as a daughter of Thomas
Willett, of Flushing.]

Letters of Administi'afcion granted to John Brown,
on the estate of "a fellow passenger" (name not
given). May 10, 1694.

Page 39. — Richard Elliott. " In the name of God,
Amen. I, Richard Elliott, of the city of New York,

238 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Cooper, being very sick." Leaves all estate to liis wife
kSiisannali during her life or widowhood, and then to
children Robert, Joseph, Henry, and John. To son
Joseph my cane and gold ring. To son Henry a set
of silver Avaistcoat buttons. To my* sister-in-law,
Sarah Hart, a morning gown. To my God son, John
Tudor, a mourning ring. To my God son, Joseph Hud-
dlestone, a silver spoon. To my God child, Mary Fro-
mantte, a silver spoon. Makes his wife executor.

Dated May 13, 1693. Witnesses, Edward Graham,
Alice Allison, Thomas Clark. Proved before Matthew
Clarkson, July 3, 1094, and confirmed by Governor
Benjamin Fletcher, July 4, 1694.

[Note. — The house and lot of Richaid Elliot (or
Ellet) has a curious history. In 1721 there was no
known owner for the land, and by order of Governor
Burnett an " Inquisition '' was made before Gillet
Livingston and a jury of prominent men. This elicited
the fact that liichard Ellet, the former owner, was
long since dead, and by what title he held the propert}'^
was unknown. He left four sons, three of whom died
without issue. The fourth son, Henry, " had gone to
sea more than twenty years agoe," and had never been
hc^ard from since, and that the only owner was the
said Henry who was doubtless dead. Mr. Thomas
Clark had taken possession and had paid the taxes.
LTnder these circumstances the Govei*nor and Council
adjudged that the premises had escheated to the
Crown, and the Council " not knowing in any of our
Colony€^ in America, a more Deserving and Learned
Person in Divinity, History, Chronology and many
other Parts of Learning, than our Loving Subject
Lewis Row, minister of the French Church in our City
of New York," they grant him the said houses and lots,
August 23, 1723. Rev. Lewis Row died in 1750 and
his heirs sold it to his son, Mr. Lewis Row, "gentle-
man," in 1751. He died within a year, leaving it to his
wife, Affie, who married John Duyckinck. They
sold the whole to James Perry of Loudon and Thomas

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 239

Hayes of New York, June 27, 1763. The western
part of Delmonico's building on South William street
stands on these lots, wliich originally were bounded
south by Mill street. The lot was 38 feet wide and
there were two houses on it. — W. S. P.]

Page 40. — John Martinse Sciienck. " In the name
of Jesus Christ, in the year which we write 1688
or 9, the 28 day of January. I, John Martinse at
present Vjeing sick abed." His Avife Jannettie Stevens
is to remain in full possession of all the estate, till the
youngest child is of age or married. "Then shall
Martin Johnson take in his possession the old house
with the small island and mill, on condition that he
render to his mother yearly 600 guilders." The
youngest son, Stephen Johnson, shall have the lot of
land in the neck with the meadow at Hog Neck. The
other children shall have as follows : Stephen John-
son, 100 pieces of 8. Jannettie Johnson, 100 pieces of
8 and 2 cows, and daughter Neltie to have the same.
As regards an expected child, " if it be a son he shall
have the money standing out in New York, 1600 guil-
ders. H" it be a daughter, it is to have the same as the
other daughters."

Dated in Amersfooi't in Kings County, January 28,
168f. John Martinse Schenck.

Witnesses, John V^an Duyckhings, AVm, Gerittse von
Cowenhoven. Proved July 5, 1694, and Letters of
Administration granted to widow Jannettie Stevens.

Page 41. — Henry Jacobs. " In the Name of God,
Amen. Know all men whom it may concerne, that I,
underwi'itten Henry Jacobs, inhabitant within this
city of New York, do make this my last will and tes-
tament. I leave to my son Jacob Hendricks, gotten
by my wife Anna Hendricks, all my clothing, both
silk and woolen. Leaves one half of the rest of his
estate to his wife and the othei" half to his son, Jacob
Hendricks. If his son dies, then his wife is to pay to

240 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Johanes Goesens, son of my deceased brother, Goeseii
Stevens, of whom I am God father, the snm of £7
10s., and to James the son of Clement Sebra and my
sister Judith Stevens, the snm of £7 lOs. Makes his
wife executrix.

Dated June 1, 1087. Witnesses, Wm. Bogardus,
Paul Richards, John Vincent. Proved, July 12, 1694,
before David Jaraieson, Secretary, and confirmed by
Governor Benjamin Fletcher.

Page 42. — Inventory of account of estate of Philip
Smith. Registered for Albert Bosch and Nicholas
Bayard. Burial Charges, £10 4s. Sd. Ballance of
account in favor of the estate, £311. Quietus gi-anted
to the executors by Governor Fletcher, July 30, 1694.

Page 43. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To all,
tfec. Know ye that at New York, on the 14tli day of
September, 1694, the will of Alice Cox, alias Bueno,
was proved, and Wm. Barker and John Theobald were
confirmed as executors.

Page 44. — Alice Cox. "In the name of God,
Amen. I, Alice Cox, alias Bueno, of the city of New
York, being aged and infirm," makes " my trusty and
well beloved friends Mr. Wm. Barker and Mr. John
Theobalds," executors. I leave to " my dearly beloved
brother Mr. Robert Blackburne, fish monger in Lon-
don," £100. To Mr. AVm. Barker £10, and the rest
of her estate to John Theobalds.

Dated June 13, 1694. (Not witnessed.)

Page 45. — Richard Cornell. " In the Name of
God, Amen, this 7th day of November in the year
1693, I, Richard Cornell, of Rockaway in Queens
County, being sicke, do make this ni}'' last will and
testament." I do bind and make over all my lands
and meadows at Rockaway upon the south side of the
Island of Nassau, for the paying and satisfying of a

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certain debt, owing by me to the children of John
Washburn, deceased. And if my executors do not
pay the said debt when due, then I direct the overseers
of this will to sell the same for tliat purpose, and give
the overplus to my four sons, William., Jacob, Thomas
and John. I leave to my son William a certain part
of my lands and meadows situate at Rockaway,
bounded north with the old fence upon the south side
of the last years wheat field, and so running east to
Hempstead line, and south by the sea. Including all
lauds and meadows, excepting my now dwelling house
and orchard and the pasture thereto adjoining with
the barn and the land in tillage about it. Which res-
ervation I give to my dear and loving wife Elizabeth
Cornell, during her widowhood, and then to my son
William. I leave to my son Thomas, all that portion
of land and meadow bought by me of John Smith of
Hempstead, commonly called Little Smith. Also an-
other part of my land and meadow, bounded south by
my son William's line; north by the middle of the
Fj-esh Cove that Robert BeadelTs meadow was laid
out in, and so running east to the three rail fence, and
further if it shall happen. I leave to my sons Jacob
and John, all my lands and meadows to the north of
Thomas Cornell's line, situate at Rockaway. Bounded
north by the Gi-eat river or Cove, east by the three
rail fence, to be divided equally between them. I
leave to my son Richard ten acres of meadow joining
to Wells his line, to run north and south upon an
equal line. I leave to my son William ten acres of
meadow joining the above, and to run in the same
manner. I leave to my daughter ElizaVjeth Lawrence,
ten acres of meadow joining to my son William's
meadow, and to run in the same manner. I leave to
my daughter, Mary Cornell, £100, one third to be paid
to her when of age, the rest in yearly payments.
Also one half of the indoor movables. Leaves to his
wife the use of the house and lands during her widow-
hood. Leaves 12 heifers to his 12 grand children.

242 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

namely the children of his son Richard, "the children
of my son Washburn," and the children of my son
John Lawrence. Leaves to his daughter Sarah Ar-
nold, 2 cows. If my ^vife remarry then she is to have
£100 and one half of the movables. Dii-ects his lands
at Cow neck to be sold, and the money to go to all his
children. Leaves all his rights in the undivided lands
in Hempstead to his live sons. His four sons, Richard,
Thomas, Jacob and John, are to have the right to put
horses on the beach, and they are to assist in making
the fence. And if his sons Jacob and John see cause
to build by the path side to the eastward of my
dwelling house, and on the land purchased of Little
Smith, 1 give to each of them two acres of said land.
All the money in my house, and all the debts due to
me, shall be employed for the payment of the children
of the deceased John Washburn and Captain Chai-les
Lodowick. Makes his wife Elizabeth, and sons Rich-
ard and William executors, and his friends Colonel
Thomas Willett, Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Hicks and
Captain Daniel White, overseers. (Not witnessed.)
Proved before Governor Fletcher, October 3, 1694.

Page 47. — Marriage license granted to Lancaster
Symes and Katharine Larkins, widow, November 2,
1694.

[Note. — She was daughter of Matthias De Hart.]

Fytie Lippens (Dutch). The will of Fytie Lip-
pens, proved before Governor Fletcher, November 3,
1694, and Jan Harpendincks and Jacob Boelem con-
firmed as executors.

Page 49. — Dom. Rudolphus Van Vorick. Li the
name of our Lord God, Amen. Known be it unto all
whom these presents shall concerne, that in the year
1686, the 22 day of October, before me, Wm. Bogardus,
Public Notary, residing in New York, and appointed by
his Excellency Thomas Dongan, Governor, etc., and in

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 243

the presence of the undei'written witnesses, the Rever-
end Dr. Rudolphns Van Vorick, minister of the Re-
formed Dutch Congregation on Long Island. His
will is, that out of tender afEection for his wife, Mrs.
Margaretta Visboom, he leaves her full and sole pos-
session of all his estate, without any obligation, " be-
cause he is fully assured that his said wife in no man-
ner will wrong his children, now by her procreated,
and such as by them more may be procreated." After
her death the estate is to go to all his children {not
7iamed^.

Page 50. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain- General and
Governor, etc., to all, <fec. Know ye that at New York,
on the 9th of November, 1694, the will of J\li'. Rudol-
ph us Van Vorick, late Minister of the Dutch Reformed
Church in Kings County was proved, and of which an
exemplified translation is annexed, and his widow Mar-
garetta Visboom is confirmed as executor.

Page 51. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, <fec.
Whereas Edward Schroope, late of the Island of
Barbadoes, died intestate. Letters of administration
are granted to Colonel Abraham DePeyster as prin-
cipal creditor, November 18, 1694.

Marriage license granted to Wm. Pell and Eliz-
abeth Van Tuyl, November 23, 1694.

Thomas Dongan, Lieutenant-Governor, <fec. To all
to whom these Presents may come. Know ye that at
a Court of Record held by the Mayor and Aldermen
in New York on June 15, 1683, the will of Robert
Story, late of this city, merchant, was proved, and
his wife Patience Story is confirmed as executor.

Thomas Dongan.

Province of Pennsilvania, November 19, 1694, the
above examined and found to be a true copy.

Wm. Markham, Lieutenant-Govei'nor.

244 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Robert Story. " Know all People to whom this
writing shall come that I, Robert Story, of New York,
being in perfect memoiy, do hereby, as my last will,
appoint and make ray loving wife Patience Story ray
absolute and sole executor and bequeath to her my
whole estate. Only in case my wife should happen
to marry again, then my two children, Enoch and
Mercy, shall each have an equal one-third of my es-
tate. I appoint Samuel Spicer, Wra. Frampton, and
James Mills overseers of this ray will. I have here-
unto set my hand and seal in New York this 25 day
of December, 1683."

Witnesses, Samuel Willson, William Frampton.

Page 52. — License of marriage granted to Thomas
Lewis and Frances Leisler, November 2li, 1694.

Inventory of the estate of Robert Story, who de-
ceased in New York, the 29th day of the 10th month
called December, 1683, taken by Matthew Pryoi*,
Samuel Spicei", Francis Richardson and Wm. Framp-
ton. The dwelling house and lot of land it stands on
£350 ; the boulting house, back house, cooper's shop
with the lot it stands on, £180 ; 2 negro men, 2 negro
women, and a young negro boy, £135 ; cash, £372 ;
Wampum, Pipes and skins, £44 ; Mill house and land
at Esopus, £48y; the sloop "Returne," £120: i of
ship " Robert," £75 ; debts due to him in New York,
Long Island and East Jersey, £1,296 ; total, £7,572.
This Inventory is veiy extensive and shows a very
large amount of dry goods and extensive business.
An additional list shows household goods to the
amount of £468.

[Note. — Patience Story, the wido\v, afterward mar-
ried Thomas Lloyd, a wealthy merchant of Philadel-
phia. The daughter, Mercy Story, married John
Godfrey. Patience Story married Thomas Lloyd at
Flushing, Long Island, the 27th day of the 10th
month, 1684.]

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 245

Page 60. — Beiijaiiiiii Fletchei", Governor, &g. To
all to whom these may come. Whei'eas James Lar-
KiNs, late of New York, died on a voyage fi'om New
York to England, by way of Maryland, and Katha-
rine his wife having mari'ied Captain Lancaster Symes,
Letters of administration are granted to them Novem-
ber 19, 1694.

Susannah Brasikr. " In the Name of God, Amen,
this 10 day of July, 1694, 1, Susannah Brasier, of
New York, being sound in body, and knowing that I
am ordained to die." Having full power by the will
of my late husband Henry Brasier, dated April 23,
1689, to dispose of all the estate, I give to my son
Henry Brasier, one half of the land in the Smith's Vly,
where he liath built upon during his life, and then
to his daughter Susannah. 1 leave to my son Isaac
Brasier, the other half during his life, and then to his
daughter Susannah. I leave to my son Abraham my
house and ground in this city on condition that it be
appraised, and what it is worth more than the land
in the Smith's Vly, the surplus is to be paid to my
four daughters, and after his death the house and lot
is to go to his son Henry. Leaves household goods to
her daughters Sarah and Susannah. Leaves to each
of her grandchildren a silv^er spoon, value 10 shillings.
Leaves to Mary Barnes, daughter of Mary Brasiei', a
l:)edstead. To Susanah Bro\vn a morning gown. To
grandchild Henry Brasier, son of Al)raham, a silver
cup. A piece of meadow at Maspeth Kills on Long
Island "next to Butchers" is to be sold to pay burial
expenses. Makes her son Abraham and her friend
Abraham Messier, executors.

Witnesses, P. DeLanoy, Peter Messier. Proved be-
fore Governor Benjamin Fletcher, November 29,1694,
and the executors confirmed.

Page 62. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. Where-
as JuDicK Stuyvesant lately died intestate. Letters of

246 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 5-6.

administration are granted to her father Captain Nich-
olas JStuyvesant December 5, 1694.

Page 63. — Jacques Guyon (Dutch). The will of
Jacques Guyon was proved before Governor Fletchei-,
JJ)ecember 5, 1694.

Tryntie Sille. " In the name of God, Amen.
This 16 day of August, 1694. I, Tryntie Sille, widow
of Nicasius de Sille, late of New York, deceased, be-
ing sicke and weake." After paying funeral expenses,
and money owing to Colonel Nicholas Bayard are paid,
I leave all the I'est of my estate to my cousin. Jacobus
Croeger, for his attendance and true service done me
these several years, and make him and Colonel Nicholas
Bayard executors.

Witnesses, Isaac Van Vlecq, Samuel Ver Planck,
Samuel Bayard.

Pao;e 65. — Henry Vandenburgh. " Know all
men by these presents that I, Henry Vandenburgh, in
ye name of God, have made my last will and testa-
ment, in consideration of my great sickness. I leave
to my beloved wife Mariana Barton, all my estate, real
and personal, and make her sole executor, and she is to
pay to the Poor of the Dutch Church, 25 pieces of 8,
and order me a decent burial.

Dated October 10, 1694.

Hendrick Jansen Vandenburgh.

Witnesses, P. De Lanoy, Hendrick Jellison Meyei',
P. Le Grand.

Page 65. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c.
Know ye that on the 14 day of December, 1694, the
will of PIenry Vandenburgh was proved, and his
widow Mariana is confirmed as executor.

Inventory of estate of Henry Vandenburgh, de-
ceased. In coined gold and silver, £250. I of a small
sloop, £70. Total, £350.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 247

Page 66. — Inventory of estate of Alice Cox, late
deceased, taken by John Robinson and William Mor-
ris, September 17, 1(394. Mortgage from Lucus Van
Tbienhoven, £60. Total, £483.

Page 67. — Benjamin Fletclier, Governor, &c. To
all to whom these presents may come. Whereas
KoBERT Leacock lately died intestate. Letters of ad-
ministration are granted to Jacobus De Hart, Decem-
ber 19, 1694.

Page 68. — Evert Wessells. " In the name of God,
Amen. Know all men to whom this Publick Instru-
ment shall come, that in the year 1683, on the first day
of November, appeared before me, Wm. Bogardus,
Public Notary, appointed by the Rt. Hon. Thomas
Dongan, Evert Wessels, cooper, and Jannettie Claas
his wife, known to me and to the witnesses." This will
is that the survivor shall have full possession and
management of the estate, with full power to sell.
If the survivor remarry, then a full account is to be
made and an inventory, and one-half is to go to the
five children, who are " to be maintained and sent to
Scoole to learn to write and reade."

Witnesses, John liarperdingh, Hendrick Wessels
Ten Broeck.

Page 69. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. To all,
etc. Know ye that on the 29 December, 1694, the
will of Evert AVessells, was proved, and Letters of ad-
ministration are granted to Janettie Claas, the widow.

Henry Vatst Bursum. " In the name of the Lord,
Amen. Know all men whom it may concerne, that I,
Henry Van Bursum, living in the city of New York."
Leaves to his wife Maria Van Bursum, one-half of the
estate, and the other half to his three children, Corne-
lls, Anotje, and Egl)ert Van Bursum.

Dated April 18, 1687. Witnesses, Jan Vinge, Wm.

248 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Bogardus. Proved before Govei'iior Benjamin Fletcljer,
Jannaiy 16, 109^, and bis wife Maria confirmed as ex-
ecutor.

Richard Tinker. " In the name of God, Amen.
This 8 day of May, 1 69o, I, Kichard Tinker, citizen and
inhabitant of New York, being sick." Leaves to his
wife Mary for life, " my house and land in New York
situate in the New street, where I at present live.
Also one-half of a certain messuage in the Parish of
Ledlow in Hertfoi'dshire, England, and late in tenure of
my mother Elizabeth Tinker. After the death of my
wife, all the estate to go to my daughter Mary Tinker.
Makes his wafe executor.

Witnesses, William AVelch, Thomas Coker.

[Note. — The house of Ricliard Tinker was on the
east side of New street, in the rear of No. 24 Broad
street— W. S. P.]

Page 73. — The above will of Richard Tinker was
proved in New York, Feljruary 20, l(39f, and the wid-
ow, Mary Tinker, was confirmed as executor.

Thomas Hunt, Westchester. " In the name of God,
Amen. I, Thomas Hunt, Sr., of tiie Grove Farm, in
Westchester, being at this time weak in body. In
order to settle and distribute my estate and to pre-
vent all discords and troubles, that might otherwise
arise among my children," I leave to Josiah Hunt, the
eldest son of my son Josiah Hunt, and to his heirs
male, all my lands and meadows, known and called by
the name of the Grove Faims, as mentioned in my
Patent, granted by Governor Richard Nicolls, Dated
the 4 of December, 1667, with all tlie houses and im-
pi'ovements thereon, with all household goods and
articles of husbandry, and all live stock. And I do
entail the said lands to his heirs male, from generation
to generaticm, and no part of the same to be sold or
disposed of. If he die without issue, then to his next

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 349

surviving brother. I leave to my four sons, Thomas,
Joseph, John, and Josiah £10 each. To my daughter,
Abigail Pinckney, £'10. Legacies to gi'andchildren,
Abigail, daughter of my son Thomas, Abigail, daughter
of my son Josiah, Martha, daugliterof my son Joseph.
My negro man Mungo is to live on the farm seven
years, and then to be free. I desire my fi-iends Will-
iam Laurence, of Flushing, and Thomas Stevenson, of
Newtown, to be overseers of my will.

Li witness whereof I, the said Thomas Hunt, Si'.,
liave hereunto set my hand and seal, tliis First day of
October, 1694.

Witnesses, Robert Hoyt, Joseph Plaviland, Edward
Collier.

Page 75. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and
Governor, etc. To all to whom these presents may
come. Know ye that at Fort William Henry, in the
city of New York, on the 27th day of February, 169f,
the last will of Thomas Hunt, Sk., late of Westches-
ter, was proved, and Letters of administration granted
to Josiah Hunt.

Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. Whereas John
Bodkin, late of Richmond County, lately died intes-
tate. Letters of administration are granted to Paul
Richards as principal cre<litor, March 4, 169^.

Pagj 76. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To
all to whom these may come. Know ye that at New
York the 20 of March, 1 69f , the last will of John
Seaman was ])roved and his sons Benjamin and Thomas
were confirmed as executors.

John Seaman. In the name of God, Amen. I,
John Seaman the eldei', of Hempstead, in Queens
County, upon Long Island, alias Nassau, being weake
and infirm in body, and knowing that it appertaineth
to every man to set in order all worldly concerns, so

250 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

yt after decease no suite, trouble, or calamity may
ensue. And being well advised with the great and
weighty work I am now about, do make and declare
this my last will and testament. I leave to my oldest
son John a certain lot of 22 acres, of which he is now
in possession, and where he now lives; also another lot
of 20 acres of meadow upon the neck called tte Great
Neck, being eastward and within the bounds of said
town of Hempstead. I leave to ray 5 sons Jonathan,
Benjamin, Solomon, Thomas and Samuel, 400 acres of
land according to a Patent, granted by Governor Ricli-
ard Nicolls, lying at a place commonly known and
called by the name of Jerusalem, within the bounds of
Hem23stead, to be equally divided between them. Also
a cej'tain neck of meadow lying eastward fi'om said
town of Hempstead called in ye Indian tongue Ruska-
tux Neck. Bounded east by the Oyster Bay line,
and upon Hempstead west, and to be equally divided.
I leave to my 3 sons, Jobn, Nathaniel, and Richard, the
remainder of my meadow, whereof one half is already
confirmed to my son in law, Nathaniel Pearsall, ^vith
four or five acres of upland for his convenience of
yardidge, for wintering his cattle. Which said mead-
ow is situate upon a neck called by the name of the
Half Neck, or in the Indian tongue Muskachim. I
leave to my eight sons, John, Jonathan, Benjamin,
Solomon, Thomas, Samuel, Nathaniel and Richard, all
the upland lying and situate upon Ruskatux Neck, as
also upon the neck called Half Neck, except the four
or five acres confirmed to my son in law, Nathaniel
Pearsall. I leave to my sons Nathaniel, and Richard,
my lot of meadow at a neck called Sticklands Neck, as
also a parcel of meadow lying upon New Bridge Neck.
I also give them 150 acres of upland situated and lying
at a place commonly called Success, by virtue of an
order from the Town. Also a certain parcel of laud,
being 316 acres, lying at or near the Harbor head, so
called, being already confirmed to my said two sons
by deed of gift. I give all my rights in the undivided

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 251

lands in Hempstead to my 8 sons. I leave to my wife
Martha a certain house lot adjoining to the land of
James Pine, being three acres, during her life, and
then to my two sons, Nathaniel and Richard. I also
leave them the remainder of my house lots, and the
pasture and the field at the eastward of the town
called the Holly. I leave to my wife Martha one half
of the dwelling house for life and then to my son Rich-
ard, and the other half to my son Nathaniel. I leave
to my wife one third of the movables, and to my two
sons Nathaniel and Richard the other two thirds. I
leave to my daughter Mary Peai'sall two cows. I
leave to my wife six acres of meadow at the Hay
Bridge during her life and then to my sons Richard
and Nathaniel. I leave two thirds of my remaining live
stocks to my five daughters, Mary Pearsall, Hannah
Carman, Martha Peai'sall, Sarah Mott, and Deborah
Kirk, and to ni}^ daughter Elizabeth Jackson '20 shill-
ings. I leave to my sons Richard and Nathaniel all
my armes except my large gun, which shall be for the
us^ of all my sons. Makes wife Martha and sous Ben-
jamin and Thomas executors, and " my friends Thomas
Powell and John Townsend, Sr., overseers."

Dated August 5, 1694. Witnesses, John Smith,
John Carle, George Fowler.

Page 79. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To
all, etc. Know ye that at Ne'w York on March 25,
1695, the will of Henry Pawling was proved, and
Letters of administration were granted to Neltie Pawl-
ing, the widow.

Henry Pawling. " In the name of God, Amen.
Ye one and twentieth day of January in ye year of
our Lord 1691. I, Henry Pawling, of Marbletown, in
the County of Ulster, being weake and sicke." All
the estate is left to his wife during her life. But if
she remarry, then an inventory is to be taken by her
brother Arius Ross and Sybert Crum, or any truthful

252 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

townsman. " And when my said wife comes to dye,
then the whole to go to my six children Jane, Wyntie,
John, Albert, Ann and Henry."
(Not witnessed.)

Page 80. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor. Whereas
John Cloppek, of New York, lately died intestate,
Letters of Achninistration are granted to his widow
Mai'garet Clopper, April 1, 1695.

Paoje 81. — JoosT Cockhuyt. '"In the name of the
Almighty God, in the year 1688, the 15 of June. We,
Joost Cockhuyt and Elizabeth Cockhuyt, do make and
^vill in manner following." We leave to Harmtie, the
wife of Thomas Cook, one third of estate, besides a
gold medal. The rest of the gold is left to the sons of
Dirck Jansen Woertman, and all the clothes to the
dauo-hters of the said Dirck Jans Woertman. The
survivor is to have all the rest, but if the widow re-
mariy she is not to sell or mortgage the real estate.
After the death of Vjoth the estate is to go to Dirck
Jans Woertman or to his children and to the children
of Annetie Lodowick, by Simon Claesen.

Codicil. March 10, 169f I, Elizabeth Cockhuyt,
make this my last will. Leaves legacies to Abraham
Metselaer, Tunis Woertman, Joris Remsen, and Antie
Peters.

Proved before Governor Benjamin Fletcher, April
1, 1695, and letters of administration granted to Dirck
Jansen Woertman, the brother of the deceased Eliza-
beth Cockhuyt.

Page 83. — Isaac Van Vlecq. In the name of God,
Amen. Know all men by these presents that I, James
Van Vlecq, of New York, brewer, make this my last
will. , " All of my wife's clothes of linnen, woolen, and
the gold and silver belonging to her body shall not be
inventoried, much less appraised, and shall be counted
for her own goods without any contradictions." I

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 353

leave to my daughter Hester " a gold chain five dou-
ble," and a new Testament tipped with silvei', and
£25 in consideration of her mother Petronella's por-
tion. I leave to my daughter Magdalena two pairs of
gold pendants with crystals, and a gold bodkin, and a
gold ring, and a New Testament tipped with silver,
and all of the clothes of her mothei' Cornelia, now in
being, and ,£17 10 shillings in money. Leaves to his
son Abraham a large still kettle, and other things con-
nected with l^rewery. My wife Cattaline is to remain
in possession, and the children are forbidden to " say
or do anything against their mother, all being left to
her discretion, and she is to bring them up as a pious
mother ought to do, and when they are married they
shall be set out according to the condition of the es-
tate." After the death of his wife the whole to go to
his children, Hester, Magdalena, Cornelia, Maria, and
Abraham. Makes Johanes Van Cowenhowen, Corne-
lius Pluvier, and Wm. Beekman, or his son Henry
Beekman, and my brothers-in-law Abraham and Peter
DeLanoy tutors and overseers.
Dated January 18, 1688.

Page 84. — Proved before Governor Benjamin
Fletcher in New York, April 15, 1695.

Page 85. — John Michell. Recorded for Anthonv
Brockholls Mai-ch 9, 169 f. " In the name of God the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, Amen. I, John
Michell, being deteyned in my bed, very ill in my
body, but very well of my senses, supposing that
God's will is to take me from this world." ''I give
all what I have to Mr. Anthony Brockholls, who I
make my proper heir and only executor," having
already put all into his hands. And he is to pay
£100 in silver to my God daughter, Mary Susannah de
Merceyers, to be delivered to her mother, Judith de
Merceyers, arid all my goods which are in the houses of
Judith de Merceyers and Mr. Vergereau, shall remain
to said Judith.

254 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Dated March 9, 169|^. Witnesses, Captain Jolni Le
Roux, John Perro. Goese Brenim, and Mary Goliors.

Page 86. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General, and
Governoi", <fcc. To all to whom these may come.
Know ye that on April 18, 1695, the last will of John
MiCHELL, a translation whereof out of the French into
the English tongue is annexed, was proved, and An-
thony Brockholls is confirmed as executor.

Mari'iage License granted to John Tudor and Affie
Van Horn, April 20, 1695.

By His Excellency the Governor. The 22 of April,
1695. Whereas I have granted Letters of Adminis-
tration to Mai'garet, the widow of John Clopper, I
have a]i])ointed John Spratt, John Hendricks Bruyn,
and Paulus Richards to make an inventory.

Benjamin Fletcher.

Page 87. — Inventory of estate of John Bodein : 14
cows and steers, £35; 3 horses and a colt, £13; 100
sheep, £50; 80 Scheppels of wheat at 3s., £12; 2
negro men and a negro woman, £100. Total, £242.
[Note. — A Scheppels was about 3 pecks.]
Sworn to by Richard Michell, Hans Louvens, Abra-
ham Loconers. Richmond Co., February 11, 1695.

Inventory of estate of Isaac Van Vlecq, brewer,
appraised by Johanes Kip, Teunis DeKay, and Paul
Richards, April 16, 1695: One dwelling house,
kitchen and brewhouse with ground, £550; one small
house and ground according to Patent, £105 ; 1,006
Scheppels of barley at 2s., £106 17 9; 327 pounds of
Hops at 6d., £8, 3, 6 ; 14 barrels of double beer, £9.
Total amount, £1,053.

[Note. — The house and brewery of Isaac Van
Vlecq was on the west side of Broad street, the
present number 22.]

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 255

Page 88. — Inventory of the estate of Johanes
Cloppek. Taken May 2, 1695 : One house and ground
where the widow lives, as by Transport, £175. One
Pasture No. 2 bought of Harman Jansen, £12. One
negro woman, £85. A boulting mill, £7. Total
amount, £703.

Page 89. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governoi', etc. Where
as William Leigh, lately deceased in Nevis, leaving
goods, etc.. Letters of administration are granted to his
father Wm. Leigh, May 11, 1695.

Pao^e 90. — List of debts due to the estate of John
Clopper, 7,196 gudders.

Page 91. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. Where-
as Joseph Alford lately died intestate, on board the
sloop " John and Mary," Letters of Administration are
granted to his partner, John Jackson, June 5, 1695.

By His Excellenc}^ Whereas I have granted Let-
ters of administration upon the goods, etc., of Joseph
Alford, on board ye sloop " John and Mary," deceased
in a voyage from Barbadoes, to John Jackson his part-
ner, lately arrived in said sloop, I have appointed
Matthew Ling, late of Barbadoes, and Mr. Michael
Touse to appraise the same.

Dated June 6, 1695.

Page 92. — Inventory of goods, etc., of Joseph Al-
ford. Taken June 7, 1695. Money, £2.14.6. Total,
£125.

Page 93. — List of goods sold at vendue, February
1 3, 169f , late belonging to Robert Leacock. A Patent
for 160 acres of land and meadow at Shrewsbury.
(Value not stated.)

Page 93. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To
all, etc., know ye that in New York on the 8th day of

256 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

June, 1695, the last will of Ashuerius Fromanteel
was proved, and Letters of administration were granted
to the widow, Anne Fromanteel.

Page 94. — Ashuerius Fromanteel. " In the Name
of God, Amen, this 2d day of April in the year 1694,
I, Ashuerius Fromanteel, of New York, being in good
health." I leave to my son in law [step son] Johanes
Stevenson £30, which sum I have agreed to pay him
when he is 21, as by contract made before marriage
with his mother may appear. I leave to my daughter
in law, Hannah Moore, £S0, when of age or married,
as by the same contract. I leave to my grand daugh-
ter Mary Fromanteel £50 when of asre. Leaves all
the rest of estate to his wife Anne for life, " and then
to our children," and makes her executor.

Marriage license granted to Corneijus Low and
Margaret Van Bursum, July 1, 1695.

Page 95. — Inventory of estate of Henry Van Bur-
sum, presented by his widow Maria Van Bursum, July
16, 1695.

House in the Smith street, between the houses of
Timon Van Bursum and Wm. Teller. A house in the
Carmans street, between the houses of John Longstreet
and Johanes Hibou.

One Inheritance from the estate of Egbert Van Bur-
sum, my deceased husband's father, partly received.
(No values given.)

[Note. — "Carman's street" was the popular name
of Beaver street, east of Broad street. — W. S. P.]

Page 96. — Marriage license granted to Thomas Wil.
LETT of Queens Co., and Sarah Hinchman of Flush,
ing, August 24, 1695.

" Inventory of estate of Thomas Hunt, Sr., of the
Grrove Farm, in Westchester, who died the 8th day of

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 257

February, 1694." 12 cows and 11 oxen, £112; 17
head of young cattle, £30 ; 30 bushels of wheat, £6 ;
20 bushels of Rye, £2. 5s. ; 25 bushels of Indian corn,
£2. 10s. ; houses, lands, orchards and meadow, £226.-
16.6. Larsre amount of household goods, etc. Taken
February 14, 1694, by John Drake and Edward Col-
lier.

Page 97. — Daniel Veenvos. " In the name of
God, Amen. This 29th day of April, 1695, I, Daniel
Veenvos, of New York, merchant, being in health of
body." I leave to my son Jacob £3 when he is of
age, in full satisfaction of being my eldest son and
heir at law. The rest of estate is left to his wife
Christina for life. "She bringing up the children to
read and write, and putting them to such trades as
they be thought most capable to learn." And after
her decease the whole to go to the children {not
7ia'med). If wife and children all die, then the estate
is to go to his sister, Cornelia Veenvos. Makes his
wife executor.

Witnesses, Barent Flack, Henricus De Forest, Will-
aim Huddlestone. Proved, August 21, 1695, before
David Jamieson, and approved, and the widow Chris-
tina is confirmed as executor.

Page 99.^ — -Marriage license granted to Jesse Kip
and Mary Stevens, September 30, 1695.

William Baker. "In the name of God, Amen,
this 2nd day of December, 1690. I, William Baker,
born in the Parish of Stepney, in the County of
Middlesex, England ; and now of New York, mari-
ner, })eing in good health," and being willing to set-
tle all my affairs. I leave to my beloved brother,
Joseph Baker of New York, mariner, £224, now in the
hands of Daniel Butts, merchant, and £54 in the hands
of Jacob Mayle, merchant. And £10 in the hands of
Thomas Roberts, cooper. And £15 in the hands of

258 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 5-6.

Thomas Coher, merchant. And 315 guilders of the
Province of PI oil and, now due me from Frederick
Phillipse, merchant. " But if my brother die without
issue, then I give the same to be laid out in the build-
ing of an Alms House for the relief of the Poor of
the Parish of Stepney." I leave to the poor of Step-
ney £58 Stirling, now due me from Humphrey Owen,
deal mei'chant, living in Wopping Parish, in the County
of Middlesex, P]ngland. Leaves legacies to Jane Ran-
som of Stepney, and her children Kobert, Jane, Mary
and Kebecca. " I leave the rest of my estate which
I now liave, or may be due me by this intended voy-
age, unto the Poor belonging unto the Brownists
Church, in Amsterdam, in Holland." Makes his
brother Joseph, and Humphrey Owen and Richard
Jones, executors.

Witnesses, Daniel Butts, Jacob Mayle, Fro-

manteel.

" The 2 lots of ground, and everything else not in the
will, I leave to my brother Joseph Baker, and he is to
pay £40 to the Poor English of the Towne of New
Yorke."

Proved before Governor Benjamin Fletcher, Octo-
ber 11, 1695, and Joseph Baker takes the oath of ex-
ecutor.

Page 101. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c.
Whereas Richard Pretty lately died intestate. Let-
ters of administration are granted to Gabriel Thomp-
son, his brother in law and principal creditor, Novem-
ber 6, 1695.

Page 102. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. To
all, etc. Know ye that in New York on November
7th, 1695, the last will of Mary Grigg was proved,
and Letters of administration granted to Lieutenant
John Bulkeley and William Bickley, executors.

Maey Geigg. " I, Mary Grigg, of New York, widow,
being at present sick in body." " I leave to Lydia Rose

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6, 259

my black crape suit." Legacies of wearing apparel
to Mary Holland and Elizabeth Bulkeley. Legacies
to Robert Stevenson, when 21, Deliverance Chaddock
and Katharine Potter. " To the Poor of New York
£10." "To my son, Jacob Smith, £100." Leaves to
Lieut. John Bulkeley and Wra. Bickley, executors, "all
my housing and ground in New York " to enable them
to pay debts and legacies. " And if it should happen
that notwithstanding the sorrowful tydings of the death
of my beloved husband Joseph Grrigg (which hath been
reported) hee shall yet remain in the land of the liv-
ing, and shall returne to New York before my estate is
disposed of by my executors, he is to have it upon pay-
ing debts and legacies."

Dated October 26, 1695. Witness, David Jamie-
son.

[Note. — The husband, Jacob Grrigg, never returned,
and on January 20, 1699, John Bulkeley sold to Will-
iam Bickley " one half of a certain house and lot, then
in tenure of Sarah Lane and known by the sign of the
Three Cornish Daws. Being in the street called the
Cingell or Wall street. Being the house and lot be-
queathed to them by Mary Grrigg, widow, deceased."
This house and lot "was on the south side of Wall street,
east of William street.— W. S. P.]

Page 104. — Account of Andrew Bowne, adminis-
trator of estate of John Haines, pi'esented and ap-
praised, and a Quietus granted November 27, 1695.

Page 105. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and
Governor, <fec. Whereas Thomas Lloyd, Esq., former-
]y of this city, but late of the city of Philadelphia,
lately died intestate. Letters of administration are
granted to his widow. Patience Lloyd, December 9,
1695.

Whereas Peter Cornelisse Luyster lately died in-
testate. Letters of administration are granted to his sou,
Cornelius Lnystei", December 12, 1695.

260 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Account of Paul Richards, as administrator of estate
of JoHJsr BoDEiN, presented and approved, and Quietus
granted by Governor Fletcher, Deceniljer 2(3, 169.).

Page 107. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and
Governor, &c. To all, &c. Know ye that in New
York on Januaiy 2, 169-|-, the will of Margaret Var-
ICK, widow of Kudolphus Van Varick was proved, and
Colonel Nicholas Bayai'd, Colonel Charles Lodowyck,
and John Harperdingh are confirmed as executors.

Margaret Van Varick. " In the name of God,
Amen. I, Margaret Van Varick, widow and executrix
of my late husband Dr. Rudolphus Van Varick, being-
crazy of Ijody but of sound mind and memory." " My
body 1 bequeath to the earth decently to be buried,
next to my deceased husband if possible in the church
at Midwout alias Flatbush." She directs all of her
silver plate, rings and Jewells to be put up in 4 bun-
dles and distributed to her children Joanna, Marinus,
Kudolphus and Cornelia, each to have one of the l)un-
dles. Leaves to her daughter Joanna my best Turkey
worked carpet, and another to her son Marinus. To
her daughter Cornelia " the biggest Looking glass ^vith
an ebony frame." To son Rudolpbus a piece of gold
in the shape of a diamond, and a small ebony trunk
with silver handles, and the picture of my late husband
and a cane with a silver heati. To her son Marinus,
" my gold bell and chain and the large picture that
hangs over the chimney in the best room, and the pict-
ure of Jan Abi'ahamsen, and two East Lidia Cabinets
with brass handles, and a silver headed cane, and a
Moorish tobacco pipe topped with silver." To daugh-
ter Cornelia, '' tw^o gold pieces to wear above their
ears." To her sister Engeltie, a spinning wheel and
her clothes, " and a piece of linnen which is at Lucas
Renhovens, weavers, to make." To my niece Maritie,
wife of Nicholas Renhoven, 6 small china buttei-
dishes. Rest of estate to her children. Mentions her

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 261

sister Sarah, wife of John Van Varick. Makes Colonel
Nicholas Bayard, Colonel Charles Lodowyck, and John
Harperdingh executors.

Dated Octol)er 29, 1695. Witnesses, Peter Strycher,
Adrian Meynderts, Joost Hageman.

Codicil, November 15, 1695. Provides for her eld-
est sister Eiigeltie Visboon, in case her children all
die.

Witnesses, Roljert Strycher, Johannes Van- Eck-
len. Proved before Governor Benjamin Fletcher, by
the above witnesses, January 2, 169|-.

By his excellency Benjamin Fletcher. Whereas
Colonel Nicholas Bayard, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles
Lodowyck, and Mr. John Harperdingh, the executors
of the estate of Margaret Van Varick are required
to make an inventory. I do appoint liev. Mr. Simeon
Smith, Rev. Mr. Henry Selinus, and Dr. John Kerbye
to be the appraisers of the books which did belong to
Ml-. Rudolphus Van Varick, deceased ; and Colonel
Abraham De Peyster and Mr. Miles Foster and Peter
Jacobs Marius to appraise the rest of the goods of
Margaret Van Varick, deceased.

Dated at New York, January 7, 169f.

Page 110. — Whereas Edward Moore hath lately
died intestate. Letters of administration are granted
to Hannah Bray, otherwise called Hannah Allison,
January 21, 169f.

Page 111. — Be it remembered, that on or about the
28 day of this instant December, we whose names are
hei'e underwritten, being at the house of Mr. Robert
Allison in this city; was in company with one Ed-
Avard Moore, who then lying there very sick and nigh
unto death ; and did hear the said Edward Moore de-
clare as his last will that if it please God that he
dyed he gave all he had in the world to Hannah Al-
lison, the reputed wife of said Robert Allison, who

262 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-G.

was then present by hira in the room, excepting Lis
cane and hat. As witness our hands this 30 Decem-
ber, 1695.

I heard Mr. Edward Moore say, and tell Mrs. Al-
lison, that if he should dye, Mrs. Allison should have
all he had, only a cane and a hat, and withal gave
her a key of his chest. As witness my hand, George
Keserichs, Frans Chappell, Eliza Reserichs.

Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governor,
&G. Whereas Joost Francis of Bedford, late by fire
deceased, leaving behind him a widow no7i coinj)OS
mentis^ and two children. And whereas the said
Joost Francis died intestate. Letters of administration
are granted to Reynier Aertse and John Auchine, the
next relations.

Dated Feln-uary 3, 169|.

Page 112. — Whereas Thomas Partridge lately died
intestate. Letters of administration are gi-anted to
Charles Morgan, of Flushing in Queens Co., who has
married the niece of said Thomas Partridge.

Dated February 6, 1G9|.

Page 113. — Marriage license granted to Christopher
HoAGLANDT and Sarah Willett, February 15, 169f.

Marriage license granted to Peter DeLanoy and
Mary Eds all, February 21, 169|.

Marriage license granted to Parent Pynders and
Hester Leisler, March 10, 169|.

[Note. — Hester Leisler was one of the children of
the famous but ill-fated Jacob Leislei'. — vV. S. P.]

Inventory of estate of Lyntie Liffens, taken by
Lawrence Reade and John TheoJmld, l)y virtue of a
Avari-ant fi'om the Worshipfull Cliailes Lodowick,
mayor, November 14, 1694. One old Bible with sil-

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 263

ver clasps, los. ; one old Testament and a Psalm book,
5s. ; 4 gold rings containing 19 pennyweights, 22
grains, at £5 per ounce, <£5, one pair of silver spec-
tacles, 2s. ; cash, £S '6s. A bond of Anne Cuyler,
widow, £66. Total, £134 os. 3d.

Whereas Edmund Martindale, late of Bristol in
England, merchant, was lately drowned in the bay
betAveen Boston and Long Island, and died intestate.
Letters of administration are gi'anted to Edward
Shippen, of Philadelphia, merchant, Marcli 26, 1696.

Inventory of estate of Wm. Baker, taken April 1,
1696, mortgage of Ashuerus Fromantell, £50 ; mort-
gage of Leonard Lewis, £100 ; mortgage of Daniel
Butts, £464; Bond of Wm. Boyle, £10; Book of
gold leaf in the hands of Helena Montes ; small box
of gold leaf books in the house of Thomas Roberts ;
A lot by Vasley ; a water lot opposite King street in
Smith's Vly. Values not given.

[Note. — The water lot was on the south side of
Pearl street, and on the west side of Pine street.]

Page 115. — Marriage license granted to Johtst Law-
rence and Janettie Stevenson, April 6, 1696.

Marriage license granted to Andrew Gibb, Gent.,
and Hannah Smith, April 13, 1696.

Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and Governoi',
&c. To all to whom these presents may come. Know
ye that in New York the 16 day of April, 1696, before
me, the last will of Peter Silvester, annexed, was
proved, and Constant Silvester and Elizabeth Silves-
ter confirmed as executors.

Peter Silvester. "The consideration of the ap-
pointment of all men to die, induceth me, Peter Silves-
ter, of Shelter Island, in the Province of New York, to

264 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

settle my temporal affairs in the disposal of my estate,,
which undoubtedly is l)est done while we are in sound-
ness of mind and understanding, in which state we
shall not be unmindful of our approaching dissolution,
unknown to us how near at hand, so ought not to be
deferred. Therefore I, Ijeingat present (Thanks be to
God) in this condition, do make this my last will."
I leave to my beloved brothei", Constant Silvester, all
my goods and one-half of my lands, the improved part
to be included in that part ; and the housing, barns, and
outhouses thereon built, on Shelter Island or elsewhere.
He paying to my sisters their respective portions, as I
am enjoined by the will of our honored father. I leave
to my beloved brother Nathaniel Silvester, the other
half of my lands on Shelter Island, and elsewhere, to
him and his male heirs, and in default of such, then to
my brother Giles Silvester and his heirs male, and in
default of such then to my bi'other Constant Silvester
and his heirs and assigns. I leave to all my sisters,
married or unmarried, one third of the produce of my
orchards, to those that ai-e married, for four years, and
to those who are unmarried till tlie day of their mar-
I'iage. I leave to my sister, Elizabeth Silvester, £10.
To my cousin, Isaac Arnold, £5. Makes his brother
Constant, and his sister Elizabeth executors.

Dated February 22, 169|. Witnesses, Carteret Gil-
lam, Mary Gillam. Proved before Governor Ben-
jamin Fletchei', April 16, 1696, upon oath of above
witnesses.

Pag-e 117. — -Whei'eas Nicholas Anthony, of Ulster
Co., died intestate. Letters of Administration are
granted to his wife, Engeltie Anthony, April 15, 1696.

Inventoiy of the estate of Thomas Lloyd, delivei'ed
into the Secretary's office March 25, 1696, by Patience
Lloyd. Land sold to sundry persons, £1,500; Lands

unsold, £500; 2 houses and land in the scld,

£547. Debts due him at Esopus, £180 ; " Bad debts
on Long Island." Total, £2,739.

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 265

Page 118. — Inventory of the goods of Richard
Pretty, deceased, found in a chest at the house of Mr.
Peter de Reimer. Taken by warrant of Captain
Bi'andt Schuyler, Esq., September 18, 1695. One
Entrlish Bible, one small book of contentment, one
gold ring, £1. Total, £3, 4, 10. Taken by Albert
Clark and Leandet Huygens De Kleyn, November 11,
1695. Also an inventory of some goods at the house
of Mr. Richard Blacklish at Stratford. Belt and cut-
lass, 3 small old guns, £8, 8. Appraised, January 6,
169|-, by Jacob Walker, Zebulon Fairchild. Entered
by Gabriel Thompson, and s\s"orn to as a perfect inven-
tory.

Page 119. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and
Governor, &c. To all, etc. Know ye that at New
York the 15th day of May, 1696, the last will of
Thomas Lloyd was proved, and David Lloyd and
Isaac Mori'is confirmed as executors.

Thomas Lloyd. — "I, Thomas Lloyd, of Philadelphia,
being sick and weak, but through the Lord's goodness,
of good memory and sound mind." I direct my debts
to he paid, and my obligations of trust concerning my
wife's children, Enoch and Mercy Storey to be dis-
charged by my executors. I give my executors full
power to sell all lands wdierever situated, and the pro-
ceeds to l)e divided among my children, Mordecai,
Thomas, Hannah, Rachel, Mary, Elizabeth and Deb-
orah. The executors are to hire out the five negro
slaves, and to pay to his wife one half of their wages
yearly, and the other half is to go to his children.
Leaves to his wife, Patience Lloyd, all of the household
goods. Rest of estate to his children. Makes his
wife, Patience, his son, Mordecai, and his son-in-law,
James Morris, and his kinsman, David Lloyd, executors.
Dated the 10 day of 11th month, 1691. Proved by
affidavit of the executors, May 15, 1696.

[Note. — Patience Lloyd, the wife, was the widow

266 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

of Robert Storey, who was the father of the children
Enoch and Mercy, mentioned in the will.]

Page 120. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, <fec.
Whereas Johanes Minnie, late of Haverstraw, in
Orange Co., lately died intestate. Letters of adminis-
tration are granted to his wife Anna, May 2(3, 1696.

Page 122. — Mari'iage License granted to Richard
Crego and Sarah Still well, June 29, 1696.

Whereas Robert Downs, late of this city, died in-
testate. Letters of Administration are granted to Oii-
zell Van Swieton, merchant, as principal creditor, July
2, 1696.

Page 123. — Marriage license granted to Johanes
Van Brugh and Margaret Provoost, July 6, 1696.

Marriage license granted to Johanes Hardenbergii
and Helena Meyer, July 10, 1696.

Inventory of the estate of Mary Crego, widow,
by appraisers appointed for that purpose by his Ex-
cellency, Governor Benjamin Fletcher. House and
ground, £90. Short list of household goods. Total
value, <£112. Sworn to by James Evett and James
Spencer, November 14, 1695.

Page 124.— Flushing, July 22, 1696. Accoi'ding to
a warrant from Justice Whitehead to us directed, to
take a true inventory of all the movable estate of
Thomas Partridge, of Flushing, late deceased. \\'e
have taken a true inventory to the best of our judg-
ment, according to the best account we have from
Charles Morgan, administrator. John Harrison, John
Tallman. Total amount, <£64.

Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To all to whom
these presents may come. Know ye, that on July 29,

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 267

1696, the last will of Anthony Lepinard w^as proved,
and Abigail Lepinard, the widow, is confirmed as ex-
ecutrix.

Page 125. — Anthony Lepinard. "Li the name of
God, Amen. I, Anthony Lepinard, being of sound
memory but sick abed, do make this my last will and
testament. I leave to my eldest son, Anthony Lep-
inard, £50 and all my wearing apparell, houses, arms
and tackle." Leaves to his wife Abigail, one third of
all the rest of estate, and the remainder to his son An-
thony, and his daughters, Margaret and Abigail. The
whole to remain in the hands of his wife till the chil-
dren come of age ; and their portions to be paid them
as they come of age or are married. If his wife should
marry, then Paul Richards, Bartholomew Le Roux, and
John De Peyster have full power to see this will exe-
cuted. Makes his wife executor.

Dated July 1, 1696. Witnesses, P. De Lanoy,
Charles De Nisseau, John Le Chevalier.

Page 126. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. Know
ye, that at his Majesty's Fort in New York, on the 3d
day of September, 1696, the last will of John Croche-
RON, of Staten Island, was proved and Letters of Ad-
ministration are granted to his wife, Mary, as exec-
utrix.

John Crocheran. " In the name of God, Amen.
The 13 day of December, 1695, I, John Crochei'an, of
Staten Island, Planter, being of a great age, but of
good and sound memory." I leave to my beloved wife,
Mary, the use of all the estate for life, and after her
death I leave to my eldest son, Nicholas Crocheran, all
that my dwelling house, situate, lying and being on the
north side of Staten Island, and two lots of land be-
longing thereto, with the privilege of Commonage, and
all the fi-esh and salt meadow belonging to the same,
being 20 acres. Which said lots are bounded, south

268 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

by the liighwa}^, that parts them from the land now in
the tenure of Arent Prall. Also 2 horses and 4 cows
and a weaver's loom. I leave to my son, Anthony, my
two other lots of land, on Staten Island, bounded by
Long Neck at the side of Mr. John Casiers, with the
fresh and salt meadow belonging thereto, being 20
acres, with the privilege of Commonage, and my uten-
sils of husbandry. Rest of estate to all the children
{otlur children not named). Makes his wife and his
sons Nicholas and Anthony executors.

Witnesses, Wm. Tillier, Thomas Morgan, Jean Gas-
sier, John Dufrow. Proved, before Governor Fletcher,
by oaths of the above witnesses, September 3, 1696,
and executors confirmed.

Page 128. — Marriage license gi'anted to Richbell
MoTT and Eliza Thorne, October 14, 1696.

Benjamin Fletchei', Governor, etc. Whereas John
Crego, lately died intestate, Letters of Administration
are granted to his widow, Ann Crego, November 10,
1696.

Page 129. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc.
Know ye, that on the 20th of November, 1696, before
Colonel Stephen Van Cortlandt, my delegate, the will
of Peter De Lanoy was proved, and Letters of Ad-
ministration were granted to Mary De Lanoy, the
widow.

Pao;e 130. — Peter De Lanoy. " In the name of
God, Amen. I, Peter De Lanoy, considering the mor-
tality of man, have with good knowledge made my
last will and testament as followeth." I leave to my
brother, Abraham De Lanoy, my clothes and my
School books, and my Dutch books of Divinity, Pro-
vided I have no child Ijy my present wife, Mary. I
leave to my l^eloved wife, Mary, the parcel of ground
given to her by her father, Samuel Edsall, by deed of

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 269

gift. Leaves all tbe rest to his ^vife. If he leaves a
child, the estate is to be appraised, aud the child to
have one half. Makes his wife executor, and his
brother, Abraham De Lanoy, and his brother in law,
Engelbert Lott, overseers.

Dated September 2, 169G. Witnesses, Johanes Kii'-
byll, Johanes Kip, Johanes De Peyster, G. Van Im-
brugh, C. De Peyster. Pj'oved before Colonel Ste-
phanos Van Cortlandt, November 20, 1696.

Page 131. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To
all to whom these presents may come. Know ye that
on December 3d, 1696, before Colonel Stephanus Van
Cortlandt, my delegate, the will of Tryntie Arents,
widow of Bei-nardus Arents, late preacher to the
Lutheran Congregation in the city of New York, w^as
proved, and Dirck Vaudenbergh and John iMachener
confirmed as executors.

Page 132. — Tryntie Arents. "In the name of
God, Amen. I, Tiyntie Arents, widow of Bernardus
Arents, late Preacher to the Lutlieran Congregation
in the city of New York, being in health of body, but
considei'ing the mortality of all persons." After pay-
ment of all debts and funeral expenses I leave all
goods, jewels, and mei'chandizes, of all kinds, to the
Elders, Deacons, Overseers aud Rector of the Lutheran
church in this city, by w^hatever name called, to be
disposed of in the following manner : They sliall be
exposed for sale, and with the money they shall buy a
dwelling house and lot of ground in this city, to the
value of said money, and the same to remain to the
only use of the said Lutheran church forever. I leave
to my loving friend and Godson, Wm. Lani'ur, of New
York, shipwright, a gold ring of the value of 24 shill-
ings, as a token of the good will I bear to him. I
leave to my loving friend and Godson, Johan JMyn-
dorpe, of All)any, l)lacksmith, a gold i-ing of same
value, as a token of s^ood will and affection. Makes

270 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Dii-ck Vandenbergh, bricklayer, and John Machener,
joiner, executors.

Dated November -SO, 1695. Witnesses, Samuel
Taylor, Joseph Dooley, Wm. Shopel.

Inventory of estate of Tkyntie Arents, taken by the
executors December 7, 1696. 1 Great chest, £3 ; two
Psalm Books, with silver clasps, jCl.lOs.; old silver,
£10. 7s. A parcel of better silver, £11.2. Four gold
rings and some loose gold, £5. 5s. A Dutch Bible,
£2.8. 24 old English shillings, £1.10s. 136 Boston
shillings, £6.16s. Total amount, £147.9.6.

[Note. — In accordance with the above will, Henry
Coleman and Helena his wife, sold to Dirck Vanden-
bergh, " for the use of the Trustees, Church Wardens,
and Overseers of the Congregation of the Lutheran
Church, of which he is one, A certain lot lying and
being without the Fortifications of the city, bounded
south by a street commonly called little Queen street,
east by the now dwelling house of said Henry Cole-
man, west by the house and ground of John Geddes,
and north by the widow Hibon." Being 50 feet in
front and 70 feet in length. February 4, 1700. This
lot is on the north side of Cedar sti'eet, 60 feet west of
Nassau street.— W. S. P.]

Page 134. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc.
Whereas John Spratt, of the city of New York, did
before marriage to his wife, Maria Spratt, together
with her, make, sign, seal and declare an instrument
of contract of marriage, and in case of the death of
either, containing the force of a will. And whereas the
said John Spratt lately died, his said widow Maria is
appointed as executrix, January 5, 1696.

Page 135 — This Indenture, made upon the 5 day of
August anno 1687, between John Spratt, mei-chant,
and Maria Shkick, widow, witnesseth, that the said
parties in the fear of God have contracted matrimony,

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 271

upon the following conditions. The said John Spratt
shall bring in at the day of the consummation of said
man'iage all his estate, real and personal, and the said
Maria Shriek shall do the same, and all the " advan-
tages, conquests, and benefits" which shall be made
during the time of their matrimony shall be held in
common. If they shall have children, they are to
have one half after death of their parents. If John
Spratt should die first, his wife Maria shall have in
lieu of dower one half of the estate, and the other
half to go to his heirs. If the wife should die first,
then one half is to go to her husband, and the other
half to her heirs. And they bind themselves to
Nicholas Bayard, Mayor, in the sum of £1,000, to
abide by this agreement.

Vvitnesses, P. De Lanoy, Jan Vincent.

June 5, 169^. There appeared before me. Colonel
Stephen Van Oortlandt, of his majesty's Council, and
Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature, and del-
egate for the proving of wills and granting administra-
tions in his Excellencies absence upon the frontier,
Jan Vincent, and did make oath that he saw the said
John Spratt sign, seal, and declare the above instru-
ment to be his act and deed, etc.

Page 137. — Inventory of estate of John CROcnERAisr,
of Staten Island, taken by Nathaniel Brittain, Sr., and
Nathaniel Brittain, Jr., January 9, 169-J, before Elias
Duxbury and Thomas Stillwell. Live stock, £131 ;
200 sheffles of wheat, £20 ; 1 10 sheffles of rye, £13. 15s.
A negro man, negro woman, and negro boy, £120;
money in the house, Arabian gold and other gold,
£72. 8s.; English money, £45; 468 heavy pieces of 8,
£140 14s. lid.; 15 books, one a lai'ge Bible, £4.
Total amount, £625.

Page 139. — Inventory of estate of Margaret Van
Varick, widow of Dr. Budolphus Van Varicks.
Taken by Nicholas Bayard, Charles Lodowyck and

272 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

John Harperdingb, executors. [Among tlie articles
wliich, b}^ the terms of her will, are to be done up
in bundles, and one bundle given to each of her
children are the following articles.] S.ilvei' spice box,
Silver thimble, ''11 pieces of Arabian and Christian
silver," Gold ring \vitli 7 diamonds, one gold Ara-
bian Ducat, Dutch Psalm book with gold clasps, one
small silver knife and foik, " two gold pennes headed
with pearles," Looking glass ^vith gilded frame, Three
silver wrought East India cups. Gold ring wirli a
table diamond, "A small gold box as big as a ])ea,''
Three silver wrought East India boxes. Silver tum-
bler marked R. v., "17 pieces silver playthings and
toys," Gold ring with 3 small diamonds (and many
other small articles of silver and gold), "A large
picture of images Sheep and Goats that hung over the
Chimney," Large Picture of Dr. Eudolphus Van
Varicks, Cash £120.18, "one Great Dutch Casse,
which could not ])e removed from Flatbush and so not
appraised. Sold for £-25." -J- of the Sloop "Flying
Fish," sold to Nicholas Renhaven for .£60. " A j)ar-
cel of Printed books, most of them in High German
and forrain Languages, and so of little value hei-e,
wherefore they are packed up to be kept for the use of
the children when of age." Long list of debts due
from people in all parts of Kings County. The In-
ventory includes a very long list of articles of luxury
as well as of use, and indicate very extensive means
for those days.

Page 147. — License of marriage granted to Abraham
Kip and Katharine Van Vlecq, January 26, 169^.

Quietus granted to Charles Morgan, as adminis-
trator of estate of Thomas Partridge. "Attested to
after the manner of the Quakei-s," before Stephen Van
Cortland t, January 28, 169-|-.

Page 148.— Benjamin Fletcher, Governoi', &c. To
all, etc. Know ye that at New York, the 3d day of

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February, 166-|, before Colonel Stephen Van Cort-
landt, my Delegate, the will of Magdalena Van
Dyckk was proved, and Peter Cavalier confirmed as
executor.

Page 149. — Magdalena Van Dycke. "In the
name of God, Amen, this 8d day of February, 1693,
I, Magdalena Van Dycke, widow, of the city of New
York, being sick, do make this my last will." I leave
to Ellinor Cavalier, the now wife of John Cavalier the
elder, that parcel of gi-ound which the said John Cav-
alier's house stands on, the breadth of the whole lot,
as broad as the house stands but no further. If she
die before her husband, then it is to go to my heirs,
but if she outlive her husband then to her absolutely.
The rest of estate is left to Peter, Katharine, John,
Magdalena, Mary, and Elizabeth Cavalier, and to
Kathrina Arnouts Van der Weyde. Makes Peter
Cavalier and his mother, Ellinor Cavalier, executoi's.

Witnesses, Evert Van Hook, Olphert Shwarts, Wm.
Huddlestone. Proved, befoi-e Colonel Stephen Van
Cortlandt, February 3, 1696, Vjy oath of witnesses, and
Peter Cavalier takes the oath as executor.

Page 150. — -Benjamin Fletclier, Governor, &c. To
all, etc. Know ye that in New Yoi-k, before Colonel
Stephen Van Cortlandt, on March 3d, 169|^, the will of
Captain Thomas Tyndal, a copy of which is annexed,
was proved and his widow, Deborah Tyndall, is con-
firmed as executor.

Page 151. — Thomas Tyndall. "In the name of
God, Amen. I, Thomas Tyndall, of New York, be-
ing weak in body." Leaves all his estate to his wife
and daughter Frances. " My will is that my loving
wife by the first opportunity doe send unto my loving
brother and four sisters which live in England, each of
them a large mourning ring, to wear in memoiy of me
their dear brother." Makes his wife sole executoj-.
Dated August 27, 1694.

274 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 5-6.

Witnesses, Jacobus Ver Planck, James Evetts,
Philip Schuylei-.

Page 152. — luv^entoiy of estate of John Crego, who
died March 7, 169f. Taken February 23, 1696. 1
Sermon Book, 15 shillings; one old wooden wheel for
rope making, 4.5?. Total amount, £26, 16. Paid for
funeral expenses, £3, 5. For Letters of Administra-
tion, £1, 10. Paid Dr. Bon an, £5.

Inventory of estate of John Crocheron, of Staten
Island. Taken by Thomas Morgan and William Fill-
yer, December 17, 1696. Money" in his chest, £286, 8 ;
A negro man, an Indian woman and her child, £80 ;
8 cows left as a legacy to Nicholas and Anthony
Crocheran, £22 ; 6 heifers, 2 steers, and a bull, £9.
Total, £531. Sworn to, March 8, 169f

Page 154. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. To
all to whom this may come. Know ye that before
Colonel Stephen Van Cortlandt, my delegate, the last
will of Constant Silvester was proved and Lettei's
of Administration granted to Nathaniel Silvestei',
March 20, 169f

Page 155. — Constant Silvester. "The last will
and Testament of Constant Silvester, of Shelter
Island." I doe give and bequeth to my well beloved
brother, Peter Silvester, and to my nephew, Brinley
Silvester, the son of my brother, Nathaniel Silvester,
all my lands, houses, and meadows upon Shelter
Island, with all the appurtenances. To be thus di-
vided, viz. Peter Silvester is to have the farm wdiich
I now dwell upon, with all the buildings, and so with
that to make up one half my land. And my cousin
(nephew) Brinley Silvester to have that farm upon
which Jacques the Frenchman is now settling, with all
the houses, etc., and so with that to make up one half
of my land, upon Shelter Island. And the line be-
tween the said farms shall be equally distant from

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 275

each house, as they now stand, and to run straight from
the west side fronting towards Southold, eastward
half a mile, and then to vary so as to make an equal
division of all the land. Only respect to be had as to
quality as well as quantity. And as for my other land
which I have, viz., 6 acres on Block Island, and my
interest in reversion ujion Robins Island, and one lot of
Commonage in Southold, with my movable estate, I give
the whole to my 5 sisters. Patience, Elizabeth, Mary,
Ann, and Mercy, viz., one quarter to my two married
sisters. Patience and Mary, and the other three quarters
to my three unmarried sisters. My brother Peter Sil-
vester, in consideration of my gift, shall pay yearly to
my sister Elizabeth, so long as she lives unmarried
the sum of £3. If he refuse to do so, then the land is
left to my cousin (nephew) Nathaniel, son of my
brother Nathaniel Silvester. Makes his brothers Na-
thaniel and Peter executors.

Dated October 26, 1695. Witnesses, Joshua Ho-
bert, Samuel Paul Dufois, Elizabeth Stanbrough.

November 9, 1696. Samuel Dufois was sworne be-
fore his Excellency to the lawful execution of the
within will by the Testator deceased, and a dedimus
2)rotestati'm Avas directed to William Barker, Esq.,
and Benjamin Conckling, Esq. Two of tlie Justices
of the Peace, for the taking of the oath of Joshua Ho-
bart and Elizabeth Stanbrough, which was executed
and returned into the Secretaries office under the
hands and seals of the Justices, bearing date the 2d
of March, 169f

Page 156. — Marriage license granted to GtABRIEL
Ludlow and Sarah Hanner, April 5, 1697.

Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc. To all, etc.
Know ye that at New York the 27 day of April, 1697,
the last will of Jacob Teller, annexed, was proved,
and Letters of Administration granted to his wife
Christina.

276 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Page 157. — Jacob Teller. " In the name of God,
Amen. Know all men by these presents that I, Jacob
Teller, being sickly abed, but of good and perfect
memory, considering the mortality of all men, liave,
with due delibei'ation, made my last will." Leaves all
estate to his wife Christina and child Anna Margai'et.
" Which estate shall be accounted as movables, any law
or statute to the contrary notwithstanding," and to be
disposed of by my executors. All to remain in posses-
sion of his wife till his child is of age or marries. I
appoint, as tutoi's and guardians of my child, my be-
loved brother, Wm. Teller, Jr., and my fathei'-in-law,
Richard Ashfield, and Isaac De Keiner. Makes his
wife executor. " In testimony, etc., I have set my hand
in New York, this 17 day of August, 169G."

Witnesses, Leendert Huygens De Kleyn, Thomas
Lewis, Robert Walters.

Page 158. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc.
Whereas Joseph Hadley, of Westchester, lately died
intestate, Letters of administi-ation are granted to
Thomas Williams, of Westchester as the pi-incipal
creditor, April 28, 1697.

Page 159. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governoi", etc.
Whereas John Ketchaji, of JNewtown in Queens
County, lately died intestate. Letters of administra-
tion are granted to his wife, Bethiah, May 17, Ui97.

Page 160. — Benjamin Fletcher, Govei-nor, etc.
Whereas John Butlkk, merchant, late of the Colony
of Connecticut, lately died intestate, Letters of ad-
ministration are granted to Philip French as princi])al
creditor. May 20, 1697.

Page 161. — Whereas Humphrey Hull, late of New
York, vintnei', lately died intestate. Letters of a<l-
rainistration are granted to Colonel Caleb Heathcote,
as attorney for Jane Spencer, widow of Edward Spen-
cer, the principal creditor, April 23, 1696.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 277

Page 163. — Whereas John Selsby lately died intes-
tate, while oil a voyage to Providence in the Island of
Providence, Letters of administration are granted to
his widow, Sarah, by Governor Benjamin Fletcher,
June 2, 1697.

Page 164. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc.
Whereas Nicholas Anthony, late Sheriff of the
County of Ulster, lately died intestate, Letters of
administration are granted to Kobert Lurting, of New
York, merchant, as principal creditor, June 2, 1697.

Page 165. — ^Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, etc.
Whereas John Newman, of the Town of Oyster Bay,
lately died intestate, Letters of administration are
granted to John Harrison, High Sheriff of Queens
Co., June 4, 1697.

Page 166. — Recorded for Reynier Aertse and John
Ohe.

The Inventory and appraisement taken of the estate
of JoosT Franse, January 27, 169|-. House, home lot
and 40 acres of laud, £125. Live stock and farming
implements, ,£181. Taken by us, Thomas Sanderson,
Jan Dorlandt.

Accounts of disbursements of estate of Joost Franse,
late of Bedford in Kings County. To Johans Von
Ekelyn for beer at his funeral, £l. To the charges
of his funeral, £2. 19s. 9d. To charge of Coroner and
Jury viewing his body, £3.7s.3^d. To the Secretary
for Letters of administration, £2. 8s. Quietus granted
to executors June 10, 1697.

Page 167. — By his Excellency, the Governor. Where-
as I have granted Letters of Administration to Maria
the widow of John Spratt. In order that she may
be better enabled to perfect an inventory, I have ap-
pointed Dr. John Kerbyll, Paul Richards, and Johanes
Kip, to appraise the goods, etc. Dated this 24 June,
1697.

278 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Inventory of estate of John Spratt. Silver orna-
ments, 131 pounds, £63.1 2s. Gold ornaments, 2f
ounces, £13.15. Coined gold, £25.16.6. Coined sil-
ver, £40. 5s. School Books, £3.10. The lot where the
new house is to be builded upon, according to the
order of deceased, £125. One ware house and lot, so
far as was bought of Captain De Bruyii, £145. One
lot in the Carmans street, bought of John Scott, lying
next to Marcus Burgess, £40. One lot bought of
Mrs. Smith, according to transport, £75. Total,
£1,797.

[Note. — The house lot of John Spratt, who was a
prominent merchant and citizen, was on the east side
of Broad street, half way between Stone street and the
Mill street (now South William street). "Carmans
street" was the popular name of Beaver street, east
of Broad street.]

Page 171. — Quietus granted to Magdalena Clopper,
as administrator of John Clopper. Account stating
that the whole estate was £848, 12, 9. He left one
child, Ilien, by a former wife, and two children, Cornelius
and Anna, by his last wife, Magdalena. "The said Ilien
Clopper having chosen her grand father Shuert 01-
pherts as her guardian, and she has been paid £130 as
her portion, July 9, 1697.

Page 172. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &g. Know
ye that at New York on July 13, 1697, the last will of
Louis Dubois late of Kingston in Ulster County, was
proved, and Letters of administration granted to Kath-
arine Dubois the widow, July 13, 1697.

Page 173. — Louis Dubois, Kingston. Written in
the Dutch language.

Page 176. — This page is occupied with a deed (not
executed) from Daniel Buts to Wm. Baker, August 3,
1690, conveying a lot " In, or near, the Smiths Vly or

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 279

Valey, about 3 feet to the east of the wall of the cellar,
and joining to the now dwelling house of Geesie Van
der Clyif, the widow of Dirck Van der ClyfP, and on
the north side of a certain street layed out by ye said
Dirck Van der Clyif, on his ground, of the breadth of
22 feet, being 42 feet front and 120 feet long, English
measure."

[Note. — This lot is probably on the northerly side
of Clife street.]

Pao-e 177. — Marriage license granted to Robert Liv-
ingston and Margaret Schuyler, July 26, 1697.

Page 178. — Recorded for Peter Cavalier. Account
of the estate of Magdalena Van Dyke, of New York,
widow. 1 house sold, <£120. Total amount, ,£133.
July 27, 1697.

Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. Whereas Philip
MuLLiNS, merchant, late of Jamaica in the West Indies,
lately died on a voyage to New York, Letters of ad-
ministration are granted to Thomas \\'enham, late fac-
tor and attorney for the said Philip Mall ins, August 2,
1697.

Page 179. — Inventory of estate of John Newman of
Oyster Bay. Taken June 7, 1697. Paid Justice
White for funei'al charges, £5. To Daniel Weeks for
a coffin, 6 shillings. To John Rogers, for digging ye
grave, 6 shillings.

Marriage license granted to Peter Daille, Minister,
and Leytie Deybush, August 13, 1697.

[Note. — Rev. Peter Daille was the minister of the
French Huguenot Church, on Marketfield street, or Pet-
ticoat lane. The house in which he lived was on the
south side of Oyster Pasty lane, about half way be-
tween Broadway and Greenwich street. — W. S. P.]

280 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 5-6.

Page 180. — luveiitoiy of estate of Jacob Delange.
Taken by Johannes De Bruyn and Cornelius Vanden-
burgh, executors. In the foreroom. 1 Great picture

being a £2, 10. 1 great picture. A bunch

of grapes with a pommegranite. A Portraiture of my
Lord ISpeehnan, 5s. 1 gold boat wherein were 13 dia-
monds, and one white coral chain, £16, 10s. 1 pair
gold pendants, in each 10 diamonds, £25. 2 Diamond
rings, £24. Sword, with a silver handle, £2, 2, 6.
Total, £740. Very long list of small articles, some of
value.

Page 191. — In pursuance of an order of the Wor-
shipful! Court of Mayor and Aldermen, of this city, di-
rected to us, the 26 day of May, 1685, to appraise the
estate of Jacob Delange, We have proceeded accord-
ingly, being first sworn thereto on the 11 day of tliis
instant month of June by the Woi'shipfull Mayor Ga-
briel Minville, and have appraised the same to amount
to the sum of £740, 17s. Except book debts not in-
cluded. In testimony as to the truth of the account
we have hereunto set our hands the 26 day of June,
1685, Nicholas Meyer, Paul Richards, C. DeLanoy, A.
De Peyster. Entered in the Records of the city of
New York per John West, Sec.

Gerritt Gerritseist. " Know all men to whom these
presents shall be read or see the same. That in the
year of the Nativity of our Loi-d and Saviour Jesus
Christ, 1688, there appeared before me, Claas Arent-
sen Torrs, Clerk of the Jurisdiction of Bergen County
in East New Jersey, Geritt Gerittsen and Elizabeth
Cornel isen his wife, well known to me and to the un-
derwritten witnesses ; the testator being sicke in body
and the testatrix in health going and standing." They
declare that out of tender affection to each other, their
will is that the survivor should remain in possession
of all the estate, but if he or she should marry, then
an inventory to be taken to prevent its being wasted,

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upon which condition the heirs may take care of the
same. The testator bequeaths to Antie Jans, the
daughter of Jan Dircksen Straetmaker, and Geesie
Gerittse, the sum of 50 shillings, or 100 guilders wam-
pum value, and a silver spoon. To Elizabeth Ottose,
the daughter of Otto Gerittse and Engeltie Peterse, a
silver spoon as a token of remembrance. The testa-
tors have declared as their universal heirs : First, the
children of the testator's sister, Janettie Gerittse, viz.,
Johanes, Gerittse, Antie, Christofells, Urselina, Mary,
and Benjamin Stymetts, being 7 in num])er, to have
one half, and the other half to the testator's sistei',
Geesie Gerrittse. " All that above is written being
distinctly read to the testators, they declared the same
to be their last will and testament."

Dated at Wicke, in the Jurisdiction of Bergen in
East New Jersey, at the house of the testators, in the
presence of Cornelius Dircks and Jans Barents, Claas
Ai'entsen Torrs.

April 27, 1697, there appeared Claas Arentsen, be-
fore me Nicholas Bayard, one of his Majesty's council
for New York and made oath that he did see Geritt
Gerittsen and Elizabeth his wife sign, seal, and publish
the above, etc.

Page 192. — Account of estate of Jacob Delaistge,
Chirurgeon. Debts owing to Jan Hendricks De Bruyn,
£73; to N. Bayard, £2; Wm. Bogardus, £9; elders
of the Lutheran Chui-ch, £3. Total, £780 17s. 7.
Sworn to, Apj-il 27, 1697, and Quietus granted to the
executo]", Jan Hendricks De Bruyn.

Page 194. — Mai-riage license granted to Captain
John Tudor and Mrs. Maky Brett, September 9,
1697.

Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, <fec. To all to whom
these presents may come. Know ye that at New
York, September 10, 1097, the will of Owen Jones

282 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

was proved, and his wife, Elizabeth, is confirmed as
executrix.

Page 195. — Owen Jones. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Owen Jones, belonging unto his Majesty's
ship the " Richmond," being sick of body, but of
sound mind. Leaves all estate to his wife Elizabeth
and makes her sole executor.

Dated June (>, 1697 (not witnessed).

Page 195. — Marriage license granted to Shuert
Olpherts and Hilitie Peterse, September 17, 1697.

Page 196 — Account of debt and credit of estate of
GouvERT LocKERMANs. Swom to, September 23,
1697, by Balthazar Bayard. Administered before
Governor Benjamin Fletcher.

Page 197. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &g. To
all, etc. Know ye that at New York on September
30, 1697, the last will of John Hastier, annexed, was
proved, and his wife Elizabeth confirmed as executor.

John Hastier. " In the name of God, Amen, this
17 day of September, 1697, I, John Hastier, of New
York, merchant, being sick in body." I leave one half
of my estate to my sons John and Nicholas Hastier,
but John is to have £10 in addition for his rio-ht of
prunogeniture. I leave the other half of the estate to
my wife, Elizabeth, and make her sole executor.

Page 198. Marriage license granted to William
Anderson and Deborah Tyndall, October 7, 1697.

[Note. — Deborah Tyndall was the daughter of
Nicholas De Meyer, at one time mayor of the city.
Her first husband was Thomas Crundall, her second,
Thomas Tyndall.]

Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. To all, etc.
Know ye that at New York, October 12, 1697, the

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will of JoHisr Lecount was proved, and Peter Lecount
and Abraham Lockernian are confirmed as executors.

Page 199. — John Lecounte. " In the name of God,
Amen. I, John Lecounte, of the County of Richmond,
being in good health." I leave to my daughtei', Su-
sannah, all my estate, real and personal, after the death
of my wife, Hester LeCounte, or when she shall marry
again. If my wife Hester should remarry l^efore my
daughter comes of age, then she is to have £120. But
if she do not remarry, then she shall enjoy the use of
all the estate, till my six daughters come of age. If
the daughter Susannah should die, then the estate is
to go to Peter and William Lecount. Makes his
brother, Peter Lecount, and his friend, Abraham Lock-
ernian, executors. " I desire that my body may be
buried in the garden by my own house, by my sister-
in-law, the wife of my brother Peter Lecounte."

Dated October 2, 1697 (witnesses not named).

Page 201.— Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c. To
all, etc. Know ye that at New York, October 12,
1697, the will of Robert White was proved, and
Elizabeth White and Wm. Bickley are confirmed as
executors.

Page 202. — Robert White. "In the name of God,
Amen. The 2nd day of February, 169-|. I, Robert
White, Sr., of New York, joiner, being sick and weak.''
I leave to my eldest son, Robert White, 6 shillings in
full of all pretence which he might otherwise have, as
being my heir at law. I leave to my son Peter 6 shil-
lings. To my son John, one half of my working-tools.
I leave all the rest of my estate to my wife Elizabeth,
and make her and Mr. Wm. Bickley, merchant, execu-
tors. (Not witnessed.)

Page 203. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c.
Whereas, John Busch, of Kingston, in Ulster County,
was drowned in a voyage from thence to New York,

284 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

and died intestate, Letters of administration are
granted to John Lawrence as principal creditor. Octo-
ber 13, 1694.

" The like administration is gi'anted to the said John
Lawrence, the same day and year, upon the goods of
John Evertsen, who was at the same time drowned
along with the above said John Busch."

Page 204. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &g. To
all, etc. Know ye that at New York, October 1<5, 1697,
the will of John Christins annexed was proved, and
Pluofh Crow is confirmed as executor.

Page 206. — Marriage license granted to Augustus
Jay and Mary Bayard, October 27, 1697.

Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &g. To all, etc.
Know ye that at New York, December 3, 1697, the
will of Ryer Floyd was proved, and Captain Thomas
Clarke was confirmed as executor.

Page 207. — Ryer Floyd. " In the name of God,
Amen. I, Ryer Floyd, of New Yoi-k, mariner, being
sicke." I give all my estate, both real and personal, to
my loving wife, Ruth Floyd, her heirs and assigns.
And it is my desire that the house in Queen street, in
the city of New York, should be sold, and my debts
paid and the remainder given to my loving wife. And
I appoint Captain Thomas Clarke executor. (Wit-
nesses' names not given.)

Page 208. — Benjamin Fletcher, Captain-General and
Governor. To all officers and ministers throughout
the Province. Whereas I am credibly informed that
the son of Werner Wessells, and husband of Antie
Christians and others. Inhabitants and sailors of the
city of New York, following their lawful occupation
were taken into Salee, where they are now in miserable
slaveiy, under the power of the Infidel. And that
their relations are not able to advance a sufficient I'an-

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som for tlieir redemption. I have tlierefore, upon their
application unto me, by and with the advice of the
Council!, out of Christian Cliarity, and in consideration
of the grievous bondage and Slaveiy of the said per-
sons, Granted, and by these presents, grant license
and liberty to the said Werner Wessells and Antie
Christians, to ask and receive the same as a charitable
benevolence, of all Christian People under my govern-
ment, as well at Public meetings as private dwelling
houses. And to avoid irregularities in collecting tlie
same. All ministers or Preachers where there an; Parish
churches, or Pastors at private meeting houses, are re-
quired to publish a true copy of this grant, by reading
thereof openly, and affixing thei'eof afterwards upon
the door, or other public places ; and admonish the
People to Christian Charity, and at the next meeting
shall receive the free oifering and benevolence of the
people, to the use above said. Of all which benevo-
lence and Charity the said Ministers or Preachers and
Constables are to keep a distinct account which they
are to transmit with such money they shall collect, by
virtue of this grant, without delay to Stephen Van
Cortlandt, Esq., Peter Jacobus Maiius, John Kerbyll,
and Johanes Kip, who are hereby im powered to receive
the same, and transmit the said money or so much as
shall be required for the Redemption of the said Cap-
tives from slavery, by the best and most convenient
means and way. Provided always that in case tliei'e
should be a sui-plusage above the value of that redemp-
tion, or in case any of the said persons shall be dead or
otherwise redeemed, they, the said Stephen Van Cort-
landt, Peter Jacobus Mai'ius and Johanes Kip, shall
be accountable to me, or to the Governor for the time
being, for the sum collected, or so much thereof as may
be left, upon their redemption ; that it may be set
apart for the like, or other pious uses, and for no other
use or interest whatsoevei". Given under my hand and
seal, at Fort William Henry, this 8th day of June,
1693. Benjamin Fletcher.

286 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Page 209. — Marriage license granted to Josiah
Hunt, Jr., and Bethra Fergueson, December 20,
1697.

Also to Richard Willett, and Mrs. Mary Willett.
December 22, 1697.

Page 210. — A Proclamation, in Latin, from Gover-
nor Benjamin Fletcher, to all Kectors, vicars, (fee, and
especially to Thomas Wenham and Robert Lnrting,
Church Wardens of Ti'inity Church, in the city of New
York, Announcing that the Rev. William Vesey had
been appointed Rector of Trinity Church, then vacant,
and that he is to be inducted to the office in the usual
form.

Given under the Prerogative seal of said Province,
December 25, 1697.

Announcement also in Latin, That by virtue of
the above mandate, and in the presence of Rev. Dr.
Henricus Selynus, Dutch minister in New York, and
of the Rev. John Peter Minella, minister of the
French Church, and Thomas Wenham and Robert
Lurting, Church Wardens of Trinity Church ; the
above named Rev. William Vesey was duly inducted,
according to the usual form and custom, December 25,
1697.

In Testimony we have signed these presents, the day
and year above said.

Henricus Selynus, Minister Neo Eboranencis Bel-
gicus, Johanes Petrus Minella, Thomas Wenham, Rob-
ert Lurtins".

'&•

Page 211.— Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &g.
Whereas Johanes De Hart lately died intestate,
Letters of Administration are granted to his brother-
in-law, Peter Jacobs Marinus, January 7, 169|^.

Page 212. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, cfec. To
all, etc. Know ye that at New York, February 1 2,

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169 J, the last will of John Smith was proved, and his
wife Anna confirmed as executrix.

Page 213. — John Smith. "In the name of God,
Amen, the 9 day of June, 1694. I, John Smith, of the
Ferry in Kings County, upon the Island of Nassau,
being in health of body." I give and bequeath all the
estate I have in the world, or which shall be found to
be mine at my decease, to my loving wife, Ann Smith,
and I make her sole executor. (No witnesses named.)

Page 214. — Recorded for Colonel Caleb Heathcote,
city of New York, May 55, 1696. Pursuant to a war-
I'ant unto us directed from his Excellency Colonel Ben-
jamin Fletcher, Captain-General, <fcc., beai'ing date the
23d of April last, requiring us to assist Colonel Caleb
Heati^cote as administrator of the estate of Humphrey
Hull, vintnei-, late of New York, deceased; and as
attorney foi' Jane Spencei-, widow and administratrix
of Samuel Spencer, deceased, the Principal creditor
of said Humphrey Hull, In the making of an in-
ventory, <fec.

June 18, 169^. Ebenezer Willson, Wm. Sharj^as,
Roger Baker.

Inventoiy. Pipe of Madeira wine, £16 ; 3 gallons
of Madeira, 7^. Qd. ; 14 pounds of butter, 38. 6c/. ;
Household goods, £118, 176-. Total, £984.

Page 221. — Marriage license granted to Rev. AVm.
Vesey and Mrs. Mary Reade, Mai'ch 1, 169f.

Page 222.— Westchester, Februaiy 18, 169|. There
appeared before me, William Barnes, Esq., thereunto
Commissioned and appointed by writ of Dedimus Po-
testatim, under the seal of the Province, Colonel
Caleb Heathcote, administrator to Humphrey Hull,
deceased, and made oath upon the Holy Evangelists
that the within is a just and true account of his ad-
ministration of the goods and chattels of said deceased,
so far set forth as to this day. Wm. Barnes.

Quietus granted February 21, 169|-.

288 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Page 223. — Benjamin Fletcher, Governor, &c.
Whereas John Lawrence, Esq., one of his Majesty's
Council for the Province, by his humble petition, pre-
sented to us, hath set forth that having a son named
John, non cow-pos 7fietiHs, who is married and has an
estate in Queens County; And that the said John and
his estate are now under the care and oversight of the
Justices of the Peace, and that his wife is lately de-
ceased, and his son come home to him, and his goods
and chattels which are now in the possession of the
Justice of the Peace, Upon his petition he is a]>
pointed Guardian of the person and property of his
said son John Lawi'ence, March 4, 169|^.

Page 224. — Benjamin Fletchei", Governor, &c.
Whereas Joiiisr Dewsbury, late of Oyster Bay, died in-
testate. Letters of administration are granted to his
wife, Jane Dewsbury, and to William Bradford, of New
York, Printer, as principal creditor, March 11, 169f.

Whereas (jeorge Lockhart, Chirurgeon, of New
York, lately died intestate, Lettei's of Administration
are granted to Major William Merritt, as principal
creditor, March 18, 169|.

Page 226. — Inventory of estate of Minie Johanes,
late of Orange County, deceased. Taken by us, the
appraisers appointed to the same, by virtue of an or-
der of the Court of Mayor and Aldermen of New
York, March 27, 1693, Majoi- Wm. Merritt, Captain
Theunis De Kay. 100 Schepples of Wheat, £18, 5s. ;
9 Cows, £27 ; 1 Bull, £1, 10 ; 2 mares, £3 ; negro
woman and child, £15. Sundry goods appraised by
Flerus Willinse Krom and Meyndert Hendrickson,
£8. Total, £110.

[Note. — Minie Johanes Avas one of the first settlers
at Havei'straw, where he owned an extensive tract of
land. Flerus Willinse Ki"om was the owner of a
large tract called the Krom Patent, lying bet^veeu the

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Hudson River and the Highlands. The descendants of
Flerus Krom are still numerous in Rockland County. ]

Page 227. — -Account of Colonel Stephen Van Cort-
landt as administrator. '* Mynie Johanis was in-
debted to me when he dyed the Sum of ^6106, 9s.,
whereupon I took letters of administration. To cash
paid for Letters of administration, £2, 14:8. Quietus
granted March 19, 169|.

Page 228. — -Whereas Thomas Lynch, mariner, of
New York, lately died intestate, Letters of adminis-
tration are granted to his wife Ann, March 31, 1698.

Page 229, — Richmond County, the 6 day of April,
Anno Dom. 1698.

A true and just inventory taken of the goods and
money of the deceased Mr. John Lecounte, taken be-
fore Ephraim Taylor, John Bellvealsea, Charles Mar-
shall, and Peter Maydbone, Constable. 9 cows, £27 ;
6 calves, £4 ; 6 shoats, £3 ; 2 young oxen, £6.15 ; 100
Schepples rye, £12.1 Os. ; one old negro man, £20; 5
young steers, £12.10. Total, £385. "To one silver
cup, 5 silver spoons, 2 silver forks, and one silvei' dram
cup to be left for the child Yonese, the daughter of
Mr. John Lecounte, till she comes of age." This is a
true inventory taken l)efore me, Ephraim Taylor, and
appraised by us, Isaac Corbett, John Bellveallsea,
Charles Marshall, John Lecounte, Abraham Loker-
man.

Page 230. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General and Governor in Chiefe of the Province of
New York, The Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire,
and of all the Territoryes depending upon the same in
America, and vice Admirall of the same, Captain-Gen-
eral and Governor in Chiefe of the militia and of all
the Forces by sea and land within the Colonyes of
Rhode Island and Connecticutt, and the Provinces of

290 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 5-6.

East and West New Jersey, and of all the Forts and
Places of strength within the same. To all to whom
these Presents shall come or may concerne, Greet-
ing. Know ye that at New York, on the 18th day of
April, 1698, the will of Richard Glover was proved,
and his wife, Mary Glover, is confirmed as executor.

Page 231. — Richard Glover. " In the name of
God, Amen. I, Richard Glover, Commander of the
Brigantine 'Amity,' now riding in the Road at Bai'ba-
does, being in good health," Leaves one half of his
estate to his wife Mary, and the other half to his two
children, Richard and Elizaljeth, and makes his wife
sole executrix.

Dated August 18, 1690. Witnesses, Randall Stredts,
Thomas Thornhill, John Pye.

Page 232. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, &c. Whereas James Wetherby, mariner,
lately died intestate, on a voyage to Guinea, Letters
of administration are granted to Francis Lecouute, of
New Yoi-k, vintner, April 18, 1698.

Whereas JoHisr Haggard, of Barbadoes, merchant,
lately died intestate. Letters of administration are
granted to Matthew Ling, of New York, merchant,
April 18, 1698.

Page 234. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, &c. To all to Avhom these Presents shall
come. Know ye that at New Yoi'k, April 19, 1698,
the last will of John Holmes was proved, and Mag-
dalena his wife is confirmed as executor.

John Holmes. " In the Name of God, Amen.
Know all men by these presents that I, John Holmes,
farmer in New York County, considering the mortality
of all men." I leave to my son, George Holmes, a
horse for his own use. Leaves to his wife Magdalena

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tlie use of all his estate to enable lier to bring up the
children, George, Ann, Janeke, Priscilla, and Magda-
lena, causing them to be instructed in an art or trade
according to their capability. After the decease of
his wife, the whole estate is to go to the children.
Dated April 3, 1689.

Page 236. — Recorded for VVm. Lecounte. "Memo-
randum of what is due to me, Wm. Lecounte, by the
late James Latys." £1,300, money lent, 16,000
pounds of sugar, in goods and merchandizes, at £5 the
thousand, £S0. For his half of the Brigantine named
" La Pointe de Sable," which hath been 6 months at
his service, at 200 pounds of sugar by day, makes my
one half 18,000 pounds of sugar. For three years of
my service upon his Plantation, with use of my ne-
groes, by virtue of Letters of Attorney to me directed
at St. Christophers by the said deceased, bearing date
March 19, 1688, by which it appears that I transported
myself, purposely from St. Christophers, for the direc-
tion of the affairs and Plantations of said deceased,
as I have declared by a petition to the Governor bear-
ing date as the Letters of administration granted to
me by his Honour.

My requests for my salary for the said time of 3
years, with my negro man, is £.i60. For interest of
said £1,300 for 3 years at 6 per cent., £234.

Due to Mr. Deschamps, £28. To Mr. De Bonrepas,
£54. The debts of said deceased amount to the sum of
£2,226, and 18,000 pounds of sugar. AVm. Lecounte.

Page 237. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, <fec. Whereas Richard Travin, mariner,
lately died intestate, in a voyage to Guinea, Letters
of administration are granted to George Ressoricks,
vintner, his next relation. May 5, 1698.

Page 238. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, &G. Whereas Thoimas Bedient lately died

292 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

intestate, Letters of administration are granted to
his widow, Mary Bedient, May 7, 1697.

Whereas Elizabeth Bradsiiaw, Lite of Albany,
lately died intestate. Letters of administration are
granted to her eldest son, Francis Salisbury, May 23,
1698.

Page 241. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, <fec. Whereas Jeremiah Burroughs, late of
Newtown, upon Long Island, who while swimming
after a canoe, adrift, was drowned, and died intestate.
Letters of administration are granted to Joseph Bur-
roughs, his brother. May 25, 1698.

Page 242. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, &c. To all to whom these presents may
come. Greeting. Know ye that at New York, on
May 28, 1698, the last will of Captain John Youngs,
late of his Majesty's Council, was proved, and his son
Thomas Youngs is confirmed as executor.

Page 243. — John Youngs. " In the name of God,
Amen. This 20 day of February, 169f, I, John Youngs,
of the Town of Southold, in the County of Suffolk,
Esq., being in perfect health, I give and commit my
soul to Almighty God, and my body to the earth to be
decently interred by my executor, hereinafter mentioned,
according to my estate and Quality." I leave all my
houses, lands, and meadows, all and singular, unto my
son, Thomas Youngs, his heirs and assigns forever.
I leave two thirds of all household goods to my two
daughters, Deborah Long worth and Martha Gardiner.
I also give them two silver spoons, and four Ijooks a
piece, such as my executor shall appoint them. I leave
the other half of my household goods to my son
Thomas. I give my grand son, Daniel Youngs, 6 shil-
lings. Makes son Thomas executor.

Witnesses, Simon Grover, Jonathan Horton, Giles

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Silvester. Proved before Stephen Van Cortland t by
tlie oath of Giles Silvester and Jonathan Horton, May
28, 1698, and the executor took the oath of executor-
ship. David Jamieson, Sec.

Page 244. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, <fec. Whereas Timothy Archambaud, mari-
ner, died intestate. Letters of administration are grant-
ed to Mary his widow, June 20, 1698.

Page 245. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, &G. Know ye that at New York, on the 25
of June, 1698, the will of Isaac Stevensoist, annexed,
was proved, and his wife Margaret is confirmed as ex-
ecutor.

Page 246. — Isaac Stevenson-. " In the name of
God, Amen. I, Isaac Stevenson, of New York, mariner,
being in bodily health." I leave to my wife Margaret,
my whole estate, to her and her heirs forever. " I doe
committ my dear children to the care and tuition of
my said wife, for further nui'ture, as she shall see cause
to bring them up." Makes his wife executor. Leaves
to his eldest son Peter, £3, when of age, in honor of his
birth right.

Dated May 11, 1688. (No witnesses named.)

Page 248. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, <fec. Whereas Magdalena Baistsher lately
died intestate, Letters of Administration are granted
to her brother, Isaac Songeam, June 29, 1698.

Page 249. — Inventory of estate of Johanes De Hart,
appraised March 28, 1698. Registered for Peter Ja-
coVjs Marius. 5 Silver spoons, 6 ounces, at 7s, £2, 2.
Coyned silver, £3, 13, 3. Total, £29, 7.

Theunis De Kay, Andrew Teller.

Page 250. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, &c. Whereas John Hoare lately died intes-

294 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

tate, Letters of administration are granted to Michael
Howden, of New York, " vintner," as principal creditor,
August 9, 1698.

Page 251. — Marriage license granted to William
Walton and Mary Sandford, August 30, 1698.

Kichard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-Genei'al, &c.

Know ye that at New York, 1698, the last will of

Nicholas Stuyvesant was proved, and his wife Eliza-
beth is confirmed as executor.

Page 252. — Nicholas Stuyvesant. " In the name
of God, Amen, this 13 day of August, 1698. I, Nicho-
las IStuy vesant, of the Bowery, in the city of New York,
Gentleman, being at the present sick and weak." I
leave to my wife ElizaVjeth all my estate, both real and
pei'sonal, lying in the Bowery in New York, or in any
other place, during her life. After her decease, then
to my three children, Petrus, Gerardus, and Anna. I
leave to my eldest son Petrus, one negro boy over and
above his third. When my daughter Anna is married,
the whole estate is to be inventoried and her share paid
to her. Makes his wife executrix. (Witnesses not
named.)

Page 254. — Marriage license granted to George
Sydenham and Elizabeth Stuyvesant, November 4,
1698.

Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain- General, <fec.
Whereas Anke Janse lately died leaving a will of
which a copy is annexed, Letters of administration are
granted to his eldest son, John Anke, 1698.

Page 255. — Anke Jans Van Huys. " In the name
of our Lord, Amen. AVhereas I, Ankie Janse Van
Huys, of tlie Town of Flatbush, in Kings County, con-
sidering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of
the hour. And not willing to depart out of this world

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before he should have disposed of his worldly estate."
Leaves " to his eldest son, Jolin Anke, procured by his
lawful wife Map^dalena Anke," £1, 4s. in money. Leaves
to " all his children, procured by his first wife, Magda-
lena Anke, deceased, and to the children of his present
wife, Geetie Ankes, procured by her first husband, John
Jacobse, that are named and baptized Anke," each 6
shillings. Leaves all estate, houses and lands, to his
wife Geetie for life, and then to his children by his first
wife Magdalena, viz., Anatie, wife of Dirck Janse
Waertman, and the two children of Geetie Anke de-
ceased, procui'ed by Joost Fransen, viz., Sara Joosten,
and Magdalena Joosten for one share. And Janettie
Anke, wife of Kyne Aertsen, Jan Anke, Pontus Anke,
Abigail, wife of Lippit Peterse, Jacobus Anke, and
Famettie wife of Jan Stevense. And to the children
of his present wife Geetie, procured by her first hus-
band Jan Jacobse, viz.. Lysbett Janse, wife of Diick
Janse Van Sutphen, and Eva Janse, wife of Jan Anke.
Dated May 15, 1694.

Page 257 — Liventory of estate of Captain Thomas
Lynch, of the goods in the hands of his wife, Ann
Lynch. Received of Mr. Andrew Taylor, for his ne-
groes on board the Sloop " Peter," £1 25 ; For his yL of
Sloop Petei', £21, 18 ; Negro man sold to Johanes
Van Cortlandt, £42 ; To yig- part of 2 negro women,

; 12 pounds of beeswax, 126'. Total amount,

£229.

New York, October 8, 1698. Then appeared Ann
Lynch before his Excellency, Richaixl, Earl of Bello-
mont, and made oath to the correctness of the account,
etc.

Page 257. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, &c. To all, &c. Know ye that at New

York, , before me the will of Catharine Blanck

was proved, and the executors named in the said Avill
were duly confirmed, , 1698.

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Page 258. — Catharine Blanck. "In the name of
God, Amen. I, Catharine Blank, widow of Jnrian
Blank, being under bodily indisposition." "I leave to
my son, Symon Barentsen, 30 shillings, in full for all
pretence he may have to my estate, real and personal ;
he having been sufficiently provided for, during the
life of my husband, Jurian Blanck ; having received
one half of a sloop, a wedding dinner, 2 wedding suits,
a cloak, a fine red broad cloth waist coat, w4th silver
thread buttons, one half dozen fine Holland shirts, one
half dozen striped Calico neck cloths, an oyen brigg
feather bed, two new blankets, and had his diett, for
two years after he was married." " And whereas my
eldest son, Jurian Blanck, in consideration of £3, 12s.
and a Bible by me to him given, hath released all
claim to my estate, except such part as I have be-
queathed to him," I leave all my estate to be divided
into seven equal parts and leave thus to my children,
viz. : Jurian and Nicholas Blanck, Elsie, widow of
Albert Busch, Antie, widow of George Brewerton,
Catalyna, wife of Frans Boon, Cleasie, wife of Victor
Bickers, and the children of my deceased daughter
Margaret, wife of Philip Smith, deceased, viz. : Philip,
Margaret, Caetjie and Mary. And whereas my son,
Nicholas Blanck, being moved with compassion for the
children of his sister Margaret, hath paid for their
maintenance and necessaries the sum of ,£106, 9^. lid.
besides other charges he has suffered as administrator
of Philip Smith, deceased. If the children do not re-
pay him then their share. is to be sold to repay him.
Makes her sons, Jurian and Nicholas Blanck, and
Frans Boon, Victor Birker, Elsie Blanck, Edward
Busch, Caetje Blanck, and Abraham Brewerton, ex-
ecutors.

Dated September 1, 1698. (Not witnessed.)

Page 260. — Kichard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, etc. To all, etc. Know ye, that at New
York, October 16, 1698, the will of Tho3Ias Milton

IBSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 397

Av as proved, aud his wife Christian confirmed as exec-

lltOl'.

Page 261. — Thomas Milton^. " In the name of God,
Amen. I, Thomas Milton, late of New York, but now
of London, being of perfect memory." I leave to my
eldest brother, Peter Milton, one guinea to buy liim a
ring, and the same to my brother, William Miltou.
Leaves rest of estate to his wife Christian and makes
her sole executrix.

Dated October 26, 1697.

Page 262. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York,
on the 12 of October, 1698, the last will of GERPaiT
Jansen Koos, annexed, was proved, and John Von
Gelder, Jacob De Moree, and Jacob Boelen are con-
firmed as executors.

Page 263. — Gerritt Janse:s" Roos. " In the name
of God, Amen, this 3d day of September, 1697, I,
Gerritt Jansen Roos, of the city of New York, carpen-
ter, being in sound and perfect health." I leave to
my eldest son, Peter Roos, living at Utrecht, in Hol-
land, £100. I leave to Peter Gerrittse Roos, the eld-
est son of my son, Peter Roos, one silver tumbler, and
the same to Gerritt Jansen Roos, the eldest son of
Johanes Roos. Also a silver tumljler to Gerritt Pro-
vost, the eldest son of my eldest daughter, Cornelia,
wife of Elias Provost. I leave to Gei'i-itt Johanes
Roos, and Aeltie Roos, children of my deceased son,
Johanes Roos, their maintenance out of my estate
until they are able to maintain themselves, and they
are to be put to school until such time as they shall
have learned to read and write, and they are to have
£78 which I have of their father's estate. The rest of
estate is to be divided into five parts, and given to his
son Peter, the children of his son Johanes, deceased,
to his daughter Cornelia, wife of Jacob de Moree, to

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liis daughter Affie, wife of Johaiies Van Gelder, and
'' to Annatie Elswaert, daughter of my daughter Ael-
tie procured by John Elswaert." And whereas I have
sold a house and lot in Albany, which belonged to my
son Johanes, and also a tract of land in said county,
for ,£78, the children of my son Johanes are to have
the same. Makes Jacob De Moree, Johanes Van
Gslder, and Jacob Boelen executors. (Names of wit-
nesses not given.)

Page 265. — Inventory of estate of John Dewsbury,
of Oyster Bay, taken by John Feck and John Town-
send, by virtue of a warrant issued by Edward White,
Justice of the Peace, of Oyster Bay. 1 negro man,
2 negro women and one child, £57 ; 3 weavers' looms,
with gear to the same, iSlO ; 20 bushels of wheat, £6 ;
70 bushels of wheat in the straw at 4s. 9d. per bushel ;
40 bushels of oats in the straw, at Is. 3d. per bushel.
Total amount, £'26.

Page 267. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Captain-
General, etc. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York,
November 29, 1695, the last will of Peter Bourdett
was proved, and Samuel Bourdett is conhrmed as
executor.

Pao^e 268. — Peter Bourdett. "In the name of
God, Amen. I, Peter Bourdett, being very sick." I
leave to my dear father, Ste])hen Bourdett, two thirds
of all my estate during his life, and after his decease,
to the children of my brothers. I leave the other
third to my brother Samuel, and make him sole exec-
utor.

Dated November 7, 1698.

Bichard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor, etc. To all,
etc. Know ye that at New York, on October 3, 169S,
the last will of Obadiah Wilkins was proved, and his
wife Martha confirmed as executor.

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Obadiah WiLKiisrs. " This witnesseth that Obadiah
AVilkins, of Gravesend, upon Long Island, being in
perfect memory." I make my wife Martha sole exec-
iiti'ix of this will. I leave to my son William the
Plantation or lot No. 13, being in Gravesend, and
which was formerly my father's, William Wilkins;
when my son William comes of age or doth marry.
And if another sou should be born nnto me I leave
him one of the lots which I now live upon, and which
I bought of Thomas Delavall. The other Plantation
that I live upon I leave to my three daughters, Elea-
nor, Rebecca, and Ann Wilkins, but if another daugh-
ter should be born then the plantations which I bought
of Thomas Delavall are to be divided between them.
Leaves the rest of estate to his wife. '' This being my
will and pleasure for to do, I have set my hand this
25 day of the first month called March, 1682. Codi-
cil dated 26 day of first month called March, 1696, I
appoint my friends, in whom I j-epose confidence, Sam-
uel Spicer, Wm. Williamson, Wm. Golding, and John
Tilton, Jr., to assist my wife in the care of my chil-
dren. One of the 2 lots \vhich I bought of Thomas
Delavall I have exchanged with Samuel Spicer, and I
am to have an equal quantity fi'om him next to my
house. For one piece of land adjoining to the Town
house, he hath bought of me and paid for it. And a
15 acre lot of mine adjoining to John Cook I did ex-
change with him for one of liis lots which was for-
merly Cumpton's. And I likewise exchanged my 4
acre lot near the meadow gate with John Tilton, Ji'.,
for his land in the Seller neck. I give my wife full
power to sell or exchange land for the best advantage.

Page 271. — John Adams Metselaer. "In the
name of God, Amen, this 20th day of January, 1695.
I, John Adams Metselaer, of New York, being sick, do
make this my last will." I leave to my eldest son
Abraham Metselaer my large Dutch Bible and 6 shill-
ings in money, in full of all demands as being my

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eldest son. The rest of the estate is left to his wife
for life, " and to leave it to such persons as she shall
see meet." I make my wife Gertruy sole executor.

Witnesses, Hermanus Burger, Johanes Van Vorst,
Wm. liuddlestone.

November 24, 1698. This day came before me
Hermanus Burger and Johanes Van Vorst, both of this
city, and being sworn say that they saw the within
named John Adams Metselaer execute the within in-
strument as his last will, etc.

Stephen Van Cortlandt.

Page 272. — Gertruy Metselaer. In the name of
God, Amen, this 10 day of June, 1697. I, Gertruy
Metselaer, of New York, being very sick." I leave to
my eldest son's son Johanes six shillings in full of all
demands. To my son Abraham, 1 shilling, and to my
daughters, Mary and Barbara, the same. All the rest
of estate is left to her son Hendrick and makes him
executor.

Witnesses, Peter Cavalier, John Watts, Thomas
Carrs. Proved, before Colonel Stephen Van Cort-
landt, November 24, 1698.

Page 273. — Pichard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor,

etc. Know ye that at New York on the day of

1698, the last will of Jois^athan Wright was

proved, and his wife Sarah was confirmed as executor.

PaQ;e 274. — Jonathais- Wright. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Jonathan Wright, of Flushing, in
Queens County, being sick and weak declare this to
be my last will and testament. I leave, to my wife
Sarah all that my homestead wdiere I now live, with
the dwelling house, barns and orchard, during her
life, to improve the same for her maintenance. After
her death I bequeath the same to my three sons, John,
Charles, and Job equally. I leave to my son Jonathan
a 10 acre lot of land which has been confirmed to him

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 301

by a deed of gift. I leave to my son David a certain
20 acre lot of ground where lie dotli now live. I leave
to my son Samuel my other 20 acre lot lying by
David's, provided he shall settle upon the same. I
leave to my son Richard my other ten acre lot of
ground. I leave to my two sons Henry and George
each 20 shillings. I leave to my four daughters,
Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, and Hannah, each 20 shillings.
Leaves to wife Sarah all movables within doors and
without doors during her life, and makes her executor.
Dated November 5, 1698. (No witnesses named.)

Page 276. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor,
etc. To all, etc. Know ye that at New York this

day of 1698, the last will of Christiana

Teller was proved, and Leonard Lewis and Samuel
Staats were confirmed as executors.

Christian Teller. " Li the name of God, Amen.
Know all men by these presents that I, Chiistian
Wessells, widow of Jacob Teller, late of this city,
mariner, being sick in body." Whereas my dear and
well beloved husband, Jacob Teller, hath by his will
dated August 7, 1696, of which I was appointed ex-
ecutrix, been pleased to dispose of his estate in
the following manner, viz., that all the estate should
be equally divided between myself and our daughter,
Anna Margaret Teller. I dispose of my part as fol-
loweth. I give to Mr. Jellis Provost of this city one
mourning suit of cloth. I give the rest of my estate
to my daughter, Anna Margaret Teller. My executors
are to sell all personal property excepting wearing ap-
parall and gold and silver plate, and to pay the money
to my daughter when of age or when she is married.
If my daughter should die, then the estate is to go to
my relations, namely : To my brother, Gerardus Wes-
sells, to my sister, Gertruyd Wessells, widow of

Munster, my sistei', Mariah Wessells, wife of Richard
Ashfield, and to my sister, Aeltie Wessells, wife of

302 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Isaac De Reimer. Makes Mr. Samuel Staats, chi-
rui'geon, and Mr. Leonard Lewis, executors, " and
they are to put my daughter to . board with Mr.
Geestie Dethys, or at my brother De Reimer's, and
she is to be instructed in such arts, sciences, or
tono-ues convenient for her, as can be leai'ned in this
Province."

Dated September 17, 1698.

Page 280. — Patrick Meade. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Patrick Meade, of Barbadoes, merchant,
upon the first day of October last, before my depart-
ure from the Island of Barbadoes, did make my last
will and testament, therein making and appointing my
worthy friend. Captain Charles Thomas, my executor,
and my wife Frances executrix, and upon full con-
sideration have thought it convenient to make some
addition and alterations, being now sick and weak.
As for the legacy of £50 I left to my good friend Mr.
Dominick Arthurd, my desire is that my executors give
order to Mr, Wm. Douglass, merchant of Philadel-
phia, for the payment of £60 in lieu of said legacy. I
leave to Mr. John Smart, of Barbadoes, £10. To Mr.
Wm. Moore and Mr. Edward Funnel), of Barbadoes,
each a ring of 40 shillings value. I leave to Mrs. Cath-
arine Hawarding, wife of Mr. Thomas Plawarding,
merchant, of New York, £10, to buy her a piece of
plate. To my landlady, Mrs. Ann Lind, of New York,
widow, £10. What estate I have in Philadelphia I
desire Mr. William Douglass to receive, and send it to
my executors in Barbadoes, and Mr. Thomas Ha-
warding is to collect my estate in New York. I ap-
point my worthy friend, Captain Charles Thoms,
executor. I do order and appoint Mr. Thomas Ha-
warding, merchant, to take care of my funeral in New
York and to bury me in such decent manner as he
shall think fit.

Dated Decem1)er 11, 1698. Witnesses, John Van
Sant, William Adams, John Tudor.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 303

Page 282. — William Penn, Absolute Propiietor and
Govenioi- of the Province of Pennsylvania. To all to
^vhom these Presents shall come, Greeting. Know ye
that upon the day of the date hereof, an authentic and
authorized copy of the last will of James Metcalfe,
late of the island of Barbadoes, merchant, was com-
pared w^ith the original entered in the Secretary's office
of. said Island, and proved before Francis Bond, Esq.,
President of his Majesty's Council for said Island,
January, 1697. He, the said James Metcalfe, having
goods in divers places in this Province of Pennsyl-
vania, Letters of Administration are granted to his
widow Elizabeth Metcalfe, January 9, 169f. William
Markham, by the Lieutenant-Governor's Command.

Barbadoes. Francis Bond, Esq., President of his
Majesty's Council for the Island of Barbadoes. To all
to whom these presents may come. Know ye that
upon the day of the date hereof, Thomas Poor, one of
the Clerks of the Secretary's office, personally came
before me and made oath that the annexed copy of the
will of James Metcalfe was by him carefully com-
pared with the Record in the Secretary's office. In
Testimony I have set my hand and caused his Majes-
ty's Great Seal, appointed for this and the others of the
Caribee Islands, to be hereunto appended.

Dated January 10, 1697. Francis Bond.

Page 283.^ — "In the name of God, Amen. I, James
Metcalfe, of the Island of Bar})adoes, merchant, being
weak in body." I direct my body to be buried at the
discretion of Mr. George Mackenzie. I leave to my
brother, Nicholas Metcalfe, of Glenford Bridge, in
the County of Lincoln, England, £171, being the
ballance of ye account of Mr. Wm. Knight, dated in
Cadiz, 1696. Also 35 jars of olives, on the ship
"Unity." 1,400 pounds of raisins, 1,950 pounds of
Castile soap, also wine and brandy in the house of Mr.
George Mackenzie, in Barbadoes. Leaves to " Wm.

304 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Sibley my nephew, son of Wm. Sibley, of Lincoln,
England, £70, to be put in tlie hands of Mr. George
Goland, of Glenford Bridge, Lincoln, England." "To
the other two children of my sister Elizabeth, £10. To
my sister, Ann Bristol, £30. To my nephew, Wm.
Metcalfe, son of my brother, Wm. Metcalfe, of Glen-
ford Bridge, England, £10, and tlie same to his
brothers James and Peter. To m}^ sister Hannah, £50."
Mentions ^ of the sloop Dolphin, of which Nicholas
Andrew is master, and ^ of the Ship " Unity " as be-
ing his property. Makes his wife Elizabeth executor.
Dated June 11, 1697. Witnesses, Elizabeth Dealy,
John Hay, Richard Edgerton. Proved by oath of
John Ray, October 2(3, 1697.

Page 287. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor,
etc. . Know ye that at New York, on the 15 of March,
169f, the last will of Michael Toose was proved, and
Mrs. Susanah De Pue is confirmed as executrix. " Li
the Name of God, Amen. I, Michael Toose, Gentleman,
of New York, being in good and perfect memory." I
leave to my loving friend, Susanah De Pue, of New
York, all real and personal property, and appoint her
sole executor.

Dated March 6, 169f.

Fort William Henry, in New York, on the 15 of
March, 169f, there appeared Edward Marshall and
Samuel Blagg before his Excellency, Richard, Earl of
Bellomont, Captain-General and Governor, etc., and
made oath that they were present and did see the Tes-
tator seal, publish, and declare the within testament as
his last will. And Susanah De Pue also appeared and
took the oath as executor. Matthew Clarkson, Sec.

Page 288. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor,
etc. Know ye that at New York, on the 21 day of
March, 169f, the last will of Thomas Lawrence was
proved, and his wife Mary Lawrence and Henry Cole-
man were confirmed as executors.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 305

Page 289. — Thomas Lawrence. "In tlie name of
God, Amen. 1, Thomas Lawrence, of New York, be-
ing now bound on a voyage, and knowing that all flesh
is mortal." I leave to my wife Mary Lawrence, one
third of all my estate, both real and personal. The
other two thirds I leave to my children when of age.
{JSfames not given?) I make and appoint my wife
Mary, and my friend Henry Coleman of New York,
butcher, executors.

Dated May 20, 169|-.

Page 290. — Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor,
&c. Whereas John Stout, late of Jamaica, died
while on a voyage from Jamaica to New York, on
board the Sloop " Content," Captain Luke Gall, Com-
mander, Letters of administration are granted to
Thomas Wenham of New York, his trustee, April 20,
1699.

Page 290. — Captain Wendham, Sir. This comes to
advise you that 1 not having my health in Jamaica was
a coming to New York in hopes that the air might do
me good. But God who is the Ruler and Sovereign of
all things, has been pleased to lay his hand upon me
to this degree that I am exceedingly weak. Also a
great mistake for in coming away in haste left all my
papers and accounts behind. Sir, I desire you at the
arrival of the Ship " Content," Captain Luke Gall, Com-
mander, with the cargo, that you will make all dispatch
you can toreturne here to Jamaica. Also here is more
goods that I have ordered into your hands, as follows.
Spices, Sole leather, 100 hides. Muscovado Sugar, 7
Hogsheads, 100 dozen of Lamp black, 3 bags of
money, 53 Spanish pistoles, 1 small cask of old pewter.
In the three bags are contained 1,200 pieces of 8,
weighty money. Sir, my will and order is that you
will fii'st sell three quarters of the Ship upon my ac-
count ; the Commanders pi'ivilege excepted. Sir, Pray
supply the Commander with what money he has occa-
sion for and you will oblige me. John Stout.

306 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Page 292. — Daniel De Hart. " In the name of
God, Amen. July the 9, 1689. I, Daniel De Hart, of
New York, Doctoi', being sick, do make this, my last
will." I leave all my estate to my wife, Martha De
Hart, and make her my sole executrix, and do make
and declare this to be my last will and Testament.

The above will, to the certain knowledge of us, the
sul)scribers, being all present, ear and eye witnesses
to the same, was absolutely the last will and testa-
ment of the above said Doctor Daniel De Hart. And
to the end that right might take place, as also being the
especial request of our deceased friend, have hereby
and with clear consciences to this, our certificate, sub-
sciibed, and not only soe, but are also ready when oc-
casion shall us thereto require, to depose the same upon
our respective oaths, as w^itness our hands. Hartman
Wessels, John Cavalier, Jan Otto Van Tuyl, Coi-nelius
Jan Van Tuyl.

This 10th of April, 1690, appeared before us, Hart-
man Wessels and gave his oath on the Bible that the
above written insti-ument is the real will and Testa-
ment of Daniel De Hart.

Samuel Edsall, Content Titus, Justices.

Also sworn to by Geritt Janse Van Tuyl and Ger-
ti'uyd Janse Van Tuyl, alias van Pelt, before

Barent Janse, Justice.

Page 294. — Marriage license granted to Kichard
Sackett and Margery Sleade, May 11, 1699.

[Note. — Richard Sackett owned a tract of land on
the north side of Cheriy street, east of Pearl street,
and from him the street derived its original name of
" Sackett's street."— W. S. P.]

Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor, etc. To all
to whom these may come. Know ye, that at New
York, on the 8th of April, 1699, the last will of Sam-
uel Ver Planck, of New York, Avas proved, and his
wife Ariante confirmed, as executrix.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 5-6. 307

Page 295. — " In the name of God, Amen. The 6 of
September, 1698. I, Samuel Ver Plaistck, of New-
York, being of sound and perfect health of body, but
desirous to settle things in order, do make this, my last
will and testament. I leave to my eldest son Gulian
Ver Planck, in preference to all other gifts, the sum of
£5 ^v^hen he comes of age or happens to marry. I
leave to ray wife Aryantie, duiing her widowhood,
the full use of all my estate, real and personal, or that
shall come to me by inheritance from my honorable
father, Mr. Gulian Ver Planck, deceased, or from my
honorable mother, Henrica Ver Planck, now the wife
of Jacob Kip. After the decease of my wife the whole
estate is left to my children, Maria, Hannah, aud Gulian
Ver Planck, '• and to the rest of my children which I
shall happen by the blessing of God still to procure."
Makes his wife sole executor. (Names of witnesses
not given.)

Page 297. — Marriage license granted to Joseph
Blydenburgh and Catherine De Hart. May 19,
1699.

Marriage license granted to Abraham Gouverneur
and Mary Milbofrne. May If), 1699.

[Note. — Mary Milbourne was the daughtei' of Ja-
cob Leisler. Her first husband shared the fate of his
famous but ill fated father in law.]

Richard, Earl of Bellomont, Governor, etc. To all,
etc. Know ye, that at New York, the 15 day of May,
1699, the last will of John Laurence was proved and
Letters of administration granted to his widow, Su-
sannah Laurence.

Page 298. — John Laurence. "In the name of God
Almighty, Amen. This 7th day of January, 1698, I,
John Laurence, Sr., citizen of New York, in America,
being in perfect health but well stricken in years, being

308 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

above 80 years of age, and calling to remembrance the
mortality of this transitory life." " I direct my body
to be buried in such place whei'e it shall please my
heirs and executors to appoint, with the decency that
they shall think meet according to my Quality and the
estate I leave." The houses wherein I dwell in New
York are to be at the disposal of me and my wife dur-
ing our lives. Together with the rents of the liouse
and land in Smith's Vly. All goods and property to
be at his wife's disposal, except such goods as have
been given to our daughter Martha, widow of Thomas
Snowfell, who hath lived with me since her husband
went from her, being now above seventeen years. And
as concerns my estate in land as a patentee in Hemp-
stead and Flushing and the only survivor in both, in
Queens County, to be divided, with all the privileges
whatsoever, granted by Patent to me, as appears under
the hand and seal of Colonel Richard NichoUs, then
Governor; bearing date June 15, 1665. Which lands
I order to be divided to each of my children, John,
Thomas, Martha, widow of Thomas Snowfell, and Su-
sannah, wife of Gabriel Minveille. After the death of
my wife all the estate in New York is also to be di-
vided among the children. Leaves legacies to " my
daughter Willingham's children," and to " the daughter
of my son Joseph," to be at the disci'etion of my exec-
utors. " And so, I pray God to bless them as my
children and make them his children by faith and love
in Christ." Makes his wife executor, and his son in
law, Gabriel Minveille, and his son Thomas, and daugh-
ter Martha to assist her. (Names of witnesses not
given.)

Page 301. — Marriage license granted to Jacobus
Provost and Mary Vanderpool, May 31, 1699.

John Nanfan, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor and Com-
mander-in-Chief e of the Province of New York. To
all to whom these presents shall come. Know ye that

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 309

at New York, on the 5tli day of June, 1699, the last
will and testament of Peter Janse Langendike was
proved, and Francis Wessells and Dirck Bensen were
confirmed as executors.

Page 302. — Peter Janse Langendike. " In tlie
name of God, Amen. This 15 day of March, 1698, I,
Peter Janse Van Langeudike, being sick of body."
Leaves to his wife Gertruyde the use of all estate till
his children come of age. My son John is to receive 50
shillings in full of his pretence of being my eldest son
and heir at law. Makes his wife and Francis Wessells
and Dirck Benson executors.

Page 304. — John Hoore. "In the name of God^
Amen. I, John Hoore, of the Island of Jamaica,
cooper, now resident in New York, being in sound and
perfect health, and being now bound on a voyage to
sea in the good ship called the ' John and Rebecca,'
and not knowing how Almighty God may deal with
me." In case of my death I make this my last will.
I leave to my son, John, when of age, all my estate in
Jamaica or elsewhere. I leave to my daughter
Eleanor, £100. If she die without issue, then to be
paid to my wife Rebecca. I leave to my beloved
friend Mr. Thomas Wenham, my negro woman called
Shoutone. Leaves household goods, &c., to his wife
Rebecca, and makes her executor.

Dated October 10, 1695.

Page 308. — Then received of Mr. Leanord Huygens
De Kleyn the sum of £35, V2s. 6d. in full of the
within mentioned letter of attorney, being the sum
therein mentioned with 5 per cent, commission being
deducted.

Page 309. — Marriage license granted to Richard
Lawrence and Charity Clarke, September 24, 1699.

310 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Page 311. — Inventory of estate of John Symkam, re-
corded for John Roome, administrator, February 21,
170|. 1 boat and furniture sold to Al)raham Kei'mit,
i640. Total amount, £110. "Inventory taken in the
presence of John Terbout and Garett Oncleberg by me,
John Tudor." Paid to the Secretary for Letters of
Administration, £3, Is. To John Dally for funeral
charges, j£4, 11, 7. This account was exhibited for a
just and true account of the goods, etc., of John
Symkam, by Administrator of said estate, February
20, 170f. Jurat Coram me, Cornbury.

Page 313. — Inventory of estate of ThoxMas Lam-
BERTSE, late of Bedford, in Kings County. Taken by
Jeremias Remsen and Charles Bretsebloon, t\vo free-
holders of said County, the 15 of February, 170f.
1 negro boy called Harry, about 14 years old, £50 ; 2
cows, 7 years old each, £6 ; 1 old silver beaker, 1 silver
spoon, 1 silver dram cup of ^ gill, and a little silver
spoon for a child, £4, Ss. Total amount, £85. Cor-
nelius Vanderhoorne, Elizabeth Vanderhoorne.

Exhibited as a true account of the administration of
all and singular the goods, &c., of Thomas Lambertse
deceased. Jurat Coram me, Cornbury.

Page 314. — Inventory of the estate of Jeremias
Westerhaut, taken by Guysbert Van Imburgh, Nich-
olas Rosevelt, and John Jansen. 1 house and ground
within the city, £300 ; 8 pieces of Arabian gold, £4,
16s ; 10 gold rings, weight 1 ounce, 2 pennyweights,
£5, 10s; 2 gold ear rings, enameled, £1, 10; cash,
£51, 16; In wrought plate, 70 ounces, 7 pennyweight,
£24, 12s. Total amount, £559.

This Inventory was exhibited by Nicholas Rosevelt,
Garritt Van Imburgh, and Jan Jansen as a true and just
account of the goods and chattels of Jeremias Wester-
haut deceased, March 6, 170f. Cornbury.

Page 318. — Inventoi'y of estate of Judah Samuel,
Recorded at the request of Moses Levy, administrator.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 311

Hebrew Bible. 5 Hebrew books. Total amount, £1 50.
Exhibited by John Bridges as a true and perfect in-
ventory, September 2, 1702.

Registered at ye request of Captain George Bogers,
as administrator of the goods left in Captain k^taple-
ton's cabin after his decease, in the hands of Captain
George Rogers. 6 rings. 1 Indian sash. (Many ar-
ticles of personal adoi-nment but no value stated.) Ex-
hibited as a true inventory of the goods, etc., of Cap-
tain Robert Stai3leton, March 9, 170f. Corubury.

Page 320. — Inventory of estate of Wm. Helliker,
taken at the request of Alderman Jacob Baelen and
Dirck Ten Eyck, October 5, 1702. House and lot,
£250. :^ of a house on Broad st., £50. 3 pieces of
8, 18s. Johanes Van Gelder, Wm. Huddlestone.

This account was exhibited as a just and true ac-
count of the administration of the estate of Wm.
Helliker, deceased, by Jacob Boelen and Dirck Ten
Eyck, administrators, March 23, 170f. Cornbury.

Page 321. — Inventory of the estate of Gabriel
Thompson, alias Stridells, of New York. Taken by
Jacobus D'Honeur and Jan Jansen, October 19, 1702.
House and ground. House not finished, £280. Sil-
ver Tankard, 24 ounces, at 7s, 6d, £12, 15s. 2 full
pipes of Madeira wine, £50. 100 gallons Madeira
wine, £20. 40 gallons of Brandy at 12s, £24. 5 gal-
lons of Rum, £1, 5s. Total amount, £604. Exhibited
as a true account of estate of Gabriel Thompson, de-
ceased, by Isaac Van Laer, April 3, 1703.

Cornbury.

Page 323. — Inventory of estate of Margaret Dun-
can. Taken l^y direction of Joseph Latham, adminis-
trator, March 20, 170f. 6 silver spoons, 1 Tankard, 1

312 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Porringer, weight 29 ounces 18 pennyweights, at 7&j
3d, £10, 19s, 9(i. Total amount, £98.

Jeremiah Tothill, Wm. Andej-son.

New York, April ye 6, 1703. There appeared be-
fore his Excellency, Edward, Viscount Corubury, Cap-
tain-General and Governor in Chief of the Province of
New York, Joseph Latham, and declared in the name of
God, under the penalty of perjury, that the above was
a true and perfect inventory and account of the goods
of Margaret Duncan deceased. Cornbury.

[Note. — The above form of attestation was required
of Quakers, and would indicate that Joseph Latham
belonged to that sect.]

Page 325. — Recorded at the request of Abraham
Howell and John Wicke, executors of the will of
William Barker. An Inventory of the goods, etc.,
of Mr. Wm. Barker, merchant, of New York, and ap-
praised by Samuel Cooper and Thomas Topping in
Southampton upon Long Island, October 21, 1702, and
in New York by Dirck Benson and Thomas Adams,
November 4, 1702. In ready cash, <£l8, lys. 2 moui'n-
ing gold rings at lis, ,£1, 2s. Total amount £981.
Exhibited as a true inventoiy of the estate of Wm.
Barker deceased, April 24, 1703. Cornbury.

Page 327. — Inventory of the estate of Wolfort
Trall. Taken October 9, 1702, by the Constable of
Richmond County, and two appraisers, namely, Ephraim
Taylor and James Liske. (Very small.) Total,
£25. Exhibited, April 8, 1703, before Lord Corn-
bury.^

Page 328. — Inventory of estate of Dennis Haldron,
Late of Jamaica, of goods left in the hands of Isaac
Senior. Taken April 27, 1703, by Samuel Mills and
Ebenezer Smith. Total, £14, 13s.

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 313

Inventory of the estate of Detstnis Haldron, of Ja-
maica, Recorded at the request of Isaac Senior, admin-
istrator. Taken April 27, 1703, by Samuel Mills and
Ebenezer Smith. " 24 shillings due by two Dutch-
men." " £S due from Colonel Thomas Willetts, as ye
said Dennis told to several persons." Total amount
£U, 13.

Page 329. — A true inventory of the goods, etc., of
Richard Curtis. Taken by Nathaniel Curtis, admin-
istrator, February 27, 170f. 8 cows, 2 steers, £30.
Total amount, £69, 16.

Inventory of estate of Mary Masters, Taken by the
appraisers at New York, March 20, 170f. 6 silver
spoons, 1 bodkin, 1 pair of buttons, weight 7 ounces,
1 pennyweight, at 7s. od., £2, lis, l^d. Bible with
silver clasps, 6s. Total amount, £75, 10s. Wm.
Anderson, Jeremiah Tottill.

New York, May 1, 1703. There appeared before
me, Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-General and
Governor, and Commander-in-Chief of the Province of
New York, Wm. Haige, and declared ye above to be a
true and honest Inventory, etc.

Jurat Coram me, Cornbury.

Page 331. — Inventory of estate of Abraham De
Lanoy, late of New Yoi-k. Recorded at the request of
Evert Duyckinck, October, 1702, 6 Books of Evangel-
ists, £2, 3s; 9 Historical School Books, £3, 4s; 10
Books of Cortimus, £3, 9s; 14 Catechism Books, £3,
6s; 32 Song Books, £4, 6s; 13 Books of Golden
Trum23ets, £2, 6s; 1 Great Looking Glass, £5; 12
bags with money, £1,151 ; 10 bags with money to buy
wampum, £25 ; 9 silver spoons, £5, 6s. This inven-
tory shows a very extensive stock of goods of all kinds,
especially dry goods. Total amount, £2,209. Taken
by Leonard Lewis and Jacobus Goelet, and exhibited
to Lord Cornbui-y. May 11, 1703, by Evert Duyckinck.

314 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Page 343. — Inventory of estate of Peter Jacobus
Marius. Taken by Samuel Bayard, and Peter Wes-
sells, the administrators, appointed by his excellency,
Lord Visconnt Cornbury, at the desire and request of
the heirs of said intestate, December 29, 1702.

[This inventory, giving the various articles found in
each room, seems to indicate that the house consisted
of a shop or store, which occupied the front room on
the first floor. Back of this was a " living room."
" The great kitchen " is mentioned, and an " upper
chamber above the great kitchen," and "a little thatched
chamber on the left," "A small room called the writ-
ing closet." "A coach loft," "small store house in the
yard;" "The great store house." "The yard and
cellar." The greater part of all the goods were sold Ijy
" ye vendue master," Mr. Kobert Lurting, for i6446,
29s. "Cash found by the administrator sealed up in
several chests in possession of Jacob Marius Gi'oen,
£148, 9s, lOd." Among the goods " which would not
sell at auction," were " 91 Dutch books, valued at £6
by the appraisers." A very long list covering several
pages, of small debts, owing, it would seem, by almost
every man in the city, amounting to £4,679. Total
amount, £5,291.]

Exhibited as a true and perfect Inventory of the es-
tate of Peter Jacobs Marius, by Samuel Bayard and
Peter Wessells. Jurat Coram me, Cornlmry.

Page 353. — Inventory of estate of Stephen Ma-
HOULT, or Mahout. Taken by Samuel Bayard, adminis-
trator, March 28, 1703. Total amount, £65.

Page 355. — Inventory of estate of Tyman Van Bor-
SUM. Taken by Margaret Van Borsum, executrix. May
25, 1703. Appraised by Gerett Vielle, and Wm.
Biemer. Total amount, £127.

Page 356. — Inventoiy of estate of Matthew Clark-
son. Taken by Margaret Van Schaaick, executrix. 1 1

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 315

Pieces of 8, each 17 dwt., £S, 14y, 3d ; 11 Pieces of
8, each 16 dwt., £3, lOs, 1^; 39 dollars "rough lot,"
£10, 14s, 6. 1 house and lot of ground in Queen
street ; -^-q of 5,000 acres of land and woodland in AYest-
chester ; yjof 6,000 acres in Westchester. Not valued.
Dated June 5, 1703.

Inventory of estate of Joseph Foeragh. Taken
June 29, 1702. " 52 pieces of 8 at 6s 9d each. Total
amount, .£109, 8.

Page 360. — We, Thomas Burroughs and David
Loyell, of New York, this day, at the request of Mr.
Samuel Dian, yeoman of Queens County, upon Long
Island, went to the dwelling house of Mr. Ellison, and
did there appraise the goods which are said to belong
to the deceased Mr. Joseph Foeragh, and did cai-efully
examine and value all the particulai-s above mentioned
to the best of our knowledge, as witness our hands,
this June 26, 1702.

Inventory of estate of John Kierstede, Se. Taken
December 14, 1703. 1 dwelling house, 15 old Chirur-
geon books, no values given, lot of small amount.

Page 361. — Inventory of estate of John A^an Til-
BOROUGH. Taken by Margaret Van Till)orough, execu-
trix, in New York, July 27, 1703. Total amount,
£48.10.

Page 362. — Inventory of estate of Peter Belew.
Taken February 25, 1702. Total, £351.

Inventory of estate of William Heleker. Taken
by Jacob Boelen and DirckTen Eyck, administrators.
Total amount, £122. Expenses, To Abi'abam Van
Gelder for a coffin, 8s. 3d. ; to Abraham Van Gelder
for 2 coffins, 12s.; to Angeltie Moll for undress ye
dead, lis. 9d. ; to AYilliam Portuguese wife for ditto.

316 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

5s. lO^d. ; to Candles and Rum, 3s. ; to ^ gross pipes,
2s. 7d. ; to a place in the Church, 9s. October 19,
1703. Jacob Boelen, Dirck Ten Eyck.

Page 367. — Inventory of estate of Solomon Seaman,
deceased. Taken May 31, 1703. 7 cows and heifers,
£19; 7 oxen and steers, £31; 4 horses, 4 mares and
4 colts, £21.5. The inventory consists mostly of farm-
ing stock and utensils. Total, £126. Exhibited as a
true and just inventory of Solomon Seaman, deceased,
by his son Solomon Seaman, one of the executors.
December 20, 1703.

Inventory of the estate of Timothy Halstead, late of
Hempstead, deceased. Taken by Samuel Denton and
John Searing at request of Timothy Halstead, Jr., 1703.
40 bushels of wheat, £6. Total amount, £69.

Page 368. — Inventory of Humphrey Fregaman,
New York. Taken by John Burrows, administrator,
January 15, 1703. Total amount, £65.

Inventory of estate of John Pine, late of Hempstead,
Long Island. Taken by Joseph Smith and Richard
Townsend. Total amount, £208.

Page 369. — Inventory of Hope Willetts, November
12, 1703. 43 sheep at 6s., £12.18. Total not given.
Declared as the true inventory by William A¥illetts
and Benjamin Birdsall, December 20, 1703, before
John Johnson, Justice of the Peace.

Page 370. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Bur-
roughs, of New York. Taken by Richard Willetts
and William Smith, executors, February 21, l70f.
20 barrells of Beef, £40 ; 20 bushels Indian corn, £3 ;
a new hat, £1.9; a small bag of money, £15. 19s.
Total amount, £2,209.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 317

Page 373. — Inventory of estate of Ferdinand
Wamslet, of Richmond County. Exhibited by Jo-
seph Billop, February 9, 1703. Consists of articles on
a small farm. Total amount, £57.

Inventory of estate of Nathaniel Pears all, Hemp-
stead, Long Island, February 8, 170f. Taken by John
Searing and John Moriding. 6 oxen, £25 ; 12 cows,
£33 ; 5 horses, £20 ; " 2 young jades that can't yet be
found," £2. 5s. ; 85 sheep, £25. Is. ; 1 ox cart and tack-
ling for 6 oxen, £6. 4s. ; 1 negro man and a negro
woman and a negro girl, £90 ; 3 negro boys, £60.
Total amount, £546.

The 3d of March, 1703, Martha Pearsall and
Thomas Pearsall, executors of the will of Nathaniel
Pearsall, deceased, being Professors of the worship
of the People called Quakers, did, as in the presence
of God, solemnl}^ declare that the within written is a
true and honest Inventory of all and singular, the
goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said Na-
thaniel Pearsall, and is to the best of their knowledge.
Facit et Cognovit Coram. John Bridges, Sec.

Page 375. — Inventory of the estate of John Many,
of New York, deceased. Exhibited March 7, 1703,
by James Many and Elias Boudinot administratoi's.
Household goods, £110.18; money £200, Total,
£310.

Page 376. — Inventory of estate of Henry Jourdain,
late of New York, mariner. Taken by request of his
Excellency, March 23, 1703, by Jeremiah Tothill and
William Anderson. 145 gallons of rum at 3s., £111 ;
cash, £200. Total, £426.

Page 377. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Noell,
" upon his farme in ye County of Bergen, in ye Prov-
ince of New Jersey, which is now on ye farme." 1

318 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 5-6.

negro man, £36 ; ditto, £44 ; negro boy, £40 ; 2 negro
women, £65. Total, £605. Appraised for Mrs. Han-
nah Noel, by David Vileat, Bartholomew Fieurt.
The appraisement of negroes and stock on the farm
^vhicll could then be found, £342. The remainder of
the stock which Richard Hand received when he
i-ented the farm. 14 cattle, £30 ; 10 horse kind, £40 ;
12 swine, £9; credits due to Thomas Noell, £298;
" likewise a copper still, about 25 gallons, lent out and
forgotten," £10. The real estate, viz., his house in
New York and his farm in Bergen County, £1,000.
Total amount, £5,037. Debts due from Thomas Noel,
£2,203. Sworn to by Samuel Moore and Daniel
Honan, l)efore Thomas Lawrence, Justice, April 3,
1704. Exhibited as a true and honest Inventory by
Hannah Noel, widow and executrix, April 13, 1704,
before me, Cornbury.

[Note. — Thomas Noell was mayor of New York in
1701. His city residence was on the west side of
Broad street, a little north of Beaver street.]

Page 381. — Inventory of estate of Robert Shelton-,
late of New York. Taken May 12, 1704, by Jeremiah
Tottill and William Anderson. Total amount not
given.

Page 383. — A true Inventory taken at the late
dwelling house of Peter Breton-, deceased, in Oyster
Bay in Queens Co., upon the Island of Nassau, on
March 31, 1704. "In the first cellar, 25 gallons of
rum at 3s., £3. 15s. In the second cellar, 2 barrels of
pork and 3 barrels of beef, etc. In the shop, 12 bags
felt hats at 3s, £1.16; 25 pounds of sugar, 10s.; 33
ounces of silver plate at 7s., £11. lis. ; 55 bushels o
wheat, £7. 10s. ; ^ of Sloop Betty, 7 tons, £25. Sworn
to by John Townsend, Robert Cooper, and Edward
Folwell, before Edward White and John Townsend,
Justices. April 21, 1704. Exhibited before Lord
Cornbury by Elizabeth Breton, widow and executor.

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 319

Page 385. — Iiivenlory of estate of Francis Bredon.
Taken by Hester Bodine, executrix, May 22, 1704.
Total amount, ,£19.1 5s.

Page 386. — Inventory of estate of Duncan Camp-
bell, late of Boston. Account of money received by
Benjamin Faneuil. "Sundry goods sold at publick
aucfion," £740. Total, £037.

Exhibited at New York, May 19, 1704, as the true
inventory of the estate of Duncan Campbell, deceased,
before me, Cornbury.

Inventoiy of the estate of the Ilev^ Mr. Patrick
Gordon. Taken by David Lyell and William Ander-
son at the request of Colonel Lewis Monis, of East
Jersey, in New York, December 10, 1702. Silver
watch and seal, £10 ; Gown and Cassock, old, £2. 10s. ;
2 pair new breeches and 1 old waistcoat. A large
number of Classical and Religious commentaries, etc.
Total amount, £375.

Exhibited by Colonel Lewis Morris, administrator.
May 22, 1704, before Lord Coi'nbury.

Page 392. — An Inventory taken of the estate of
KiCHARD Willetts, late of Lusam, alias Jericho, in
the Vjounds of Oyster Bay, and appraised by us on the
24th day of the 3d month, called May, 1704. 12
cows and 7 calves, £35.5. ; 2 liding horses and 2 in
the ^voods, £15; 2 three year old horses and 8 mares,
all wild in the woods, £1(). Signed by William Wil-
letts, Thomas Powell.

" New York, May ye 30, 1704. I, Abigail Willetts,
widow and executrix of the will of Richard Willetts
deceased, being of the Profession of the People called
Quakers, do solemnly and in the presence of God, as
witness to the truth of what I say, profess and declare
that the within is a true and just Inventory, etc.
Declared before me, Cornbury.

320 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Page 394. — Account of William Bradford, adminis-
trator of the goods, etc., of James Dewsbury, of
Oyster Bay, in Queens County. He charges himself
with the appraised value of the goods, etc., to the
amount of j£l 3.11s., and desires an allowance as fol-
lows. "Paid to nurse, £2.8s. ; for Funeral charges,
£3.15s. For Letters of administration, £2. 4s. For
warrant to appoint appraisers, £1.6s. Exhibited by
William Bradford before Lord Cornbuiy, June 13,
1704.

A further account shows goods to the amount of
£289, and he desires certain allowance to be made for
money and expenses paid.

Page 396. — Inventory of estate of Francis Hulin,
of New York. Taken at his dwelling house in New
York, November 9, 1702, by Susannah Hulin, widow.
Money, £64 ; 1 dozen silver spoons, at 12s, £7.4s. ; 1
dozen silver forks, at 12s., £7. 4s. ; 1 old billyard table,
£3. Total amount, £188.

Appraised by Daniel Roberts and Abraham Gou-
verneur. Funeral charges, £3. 5s. Exhibited before
Lord Cornbury, June 13, 1704.

Page 398. — The appraisement of several negroes be-
longing to the estate of Daniel Maher of the Island
of Jamaica. Taken by Mr. Thomas Roberts, of New
York, cooper, administrator of said estate, July 15,
1704. Five negroes in all, young and old, £85. 5s.

New York, July 18, 1704. "Thomas Roberts,
being of the Pj'ofession of the People commonly called
Quakers," does solemnly declare that the above is a
true inventory, etc., before me, Cornbury.

Page 399. — Inventory of the estate of Roger Baker,
of New York, taken at the request of his executors,
Mr. John Crook and Mrs. Harris, the mother of said
Roger Baker, October 20, 1704. Silver hilted sword,
cane, and pike, £8 ; 2 Bucaneer guns, £3. 10s. Total

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 5-6. 321

amoimt not given, but considerable. Exhibited befoi'e
Lord Cornbury, December 21, 1704.

Page 401.^ — "New Harlem, ye 18 of Septembei',
1703." An inventory of ye personal estate of John
Lameter, taken by Johanes Cowenhoven and Lawrence
Cornelisen. 7 cows, £l9.5s. Total amount, £62.15.
Exhibited, April 4, 1704, by Rutli Lameter, adminis-
tratrix.

Page 403. — Inventory of the estate of Mr. Jacob
Matle, late of the Island of Jamaica, taken by Will-
iam Morris and Robert Field, according as the same
sold at vendue. Silver hilted sword, £2, 10s. 6d. ;
Silver hilted lapier, £5, 9s. ; Blue cloak with gold edg-
ings, £8, 11,9.; Beaver hat with gold lace, £3, 2s. ; f
of the Brigautine " Mary," £81 ; ^ of Sloop Robert,
£26. Total amount not given, but very large, indicat-
ing extensive trading.

Page 407.— New York, DecemV>er 20, 1702. Inven-
tory of the estate of Mary Teller, widow of William
Teller, Sr. 3 casks of Dutch nails, as by invoice of
Mr. Abraham Hardenbrook, 830 lbs., at 6^/., £2U, 15.
Estate equally divided, one half to Mrs. Brockholst for
the use of her children, and the other half to Mr. Fran-
cis Schuyler, for the use of his children, pursuant to the
will of said deceased. Money found, £669. Total
amount, £1,275 York Currency. Nicholas Bayard,
Anthony Brockholst.

Memorandum, that on December 20, 1704, an ac-
count was received by Captain Bond from Abraham
Hardenbrook, merchant at Amsterdam, whereby he
charges himself debtor to the estate of Mary Tellei- for
the net produce of a bundle of Peltry, and 21 Elk
skins. In Holland money, 218 Guilders 9 Stuyvers.

Sworn to by Major Anthony Brockholst, before
Thomas Wenham, September 8, 1705.

322 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Page 411. — Inventory of the estate of Ben.jamin
Doughty, of Flushing, in Queens County. 180 bush-
els of wheat in stack, at 4.s. 3^/., £38, 5s. Total amount,
£192.

New York, August 22, 1705. There appeared be-
fore me, Hannah Thorne, late Hannah Doughty, relict
of Benjamin Doughty, of Flushing, and made oath to
the above inventory. Cornbury.

Page 412. — Inventory of the estate of John Wil-
KiNS, deceased, appraised at Madnan's Neck, upon
Long Island, May 1, 1705, by Theodorus Van Wyck,
carpenter, and John Halstead, yeoman. Negro man,
woman, and girl, £90 ; 6 cows and a bull, £24. Total
amount, £393.

Sworn to before John Smith, Justice, May 18, 1705.

Exhibited by Thomasan Wilkins, administratrix, be-
fore Thomas Wenham, Esq., September 15, 1705. Fu-
neral expenses, £1, 7.s', 9<:/. Cliarges of administration,
£2, Ss. To ye Coroner's Inquest, £5. To a Lawyer,
£L

Page 414. — Inventory of estate of Joseph Nunes, of
New York. Taken by Mr. Paul Droillet and Mr.
Lewis Lynes, executors, October 8, 1705. 1 otter skin,
5s. 6d. ; 42 dozen Jews Harps, at 12^/. a dozen, £2, 2s.
Total amount, £695, 18.

Page 417. — Account of debts paid by Hannah
Thorne, late widow of Benjamin Doughty, £70, 5s. 2d.

Inventory of the estate of Colonel William Smith,
of the Manor of St. Greorge, Suffolk County, Deceased
February 18, 170|-. Taken by Timothy Brewster,
Daniel Brewster, and Benjamin Smith, May 23, 1705,
being thereunto sworn before Thomas Helrae, one of
her Majestie's Justices of the Peace, in said County.
Wearing apparell of ye said deceased, £109; 11 em-
broidered belts, £110; Silver plate, £150; 104 silver

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 333

buttons, £5, 10s. ; Silver watch and silver buttons,
£10; To Colonel Smith's pictui-e, £3; Coat of Arms,
£2; Silver-headed cane, £2 ; Fine fishing rod, 15,s'. ;
Velvet saddle and Velvet side saddle, £10; Turkey
Scimeter, £5, 10s. ; 3 swords, £8 ; 20 acres of wheat
growing; 20 acres of corn ; 12 negroes; 14 oxen, £68 ;
60 steers, £180; 48 cows, £120; 22 two year olds,
£83 ; 28 yearlings, £28 ; 2 bulls, £7. Total, £2,589.
[Note. — Colonel William Smith, the ancestor of the
family known as the "Tangier Smiths," was the owner
of a very large tract of land in the town of Brookha-
ven, and known as the Manor of St. George. A large
part of this manor is still in possession of his descend
ants. It is needless to say that Colonel Smith was one
of the foremost men of his day. — W. S. P.]

September 15, 1705, Martha Smith, widow and ex-
ecutrix of Colonel William Smith, deceased, was duly
sworn upon the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God,
to ye truth of ye afore written inventory. Coi'am me,

Cornbury.

Page 422. — Inventory of the estate of Edward
BoRROUGHS, of Jamaica in Queens County, deceased.
Taken by liobert Read, Thomas Cornell, and Peter
White, March 2, 170|. Total amount, £700. Mary
Oakley, widow of Edward Borroughs, and Thomas
Borroughs, executors of the will of Edward Borroughs,
were sworn to the truth of the above Inventory.
Coi'am me, Cornbury.

Page 423. — List of debts due to estate of Peter
Jacob Marius, very long list covering five pages, show-
ing small sums owing, it would seem, by almost every
man in the city. In all a very large amount.

Account per contra. Paid to John Moutanye for
the testators grave in ye church, £3.

To horse hire and expenses for 6 days on Nassau
Island to settle accounts, and postage of Letters,

324 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

£1 19s 7^d. A very lengthy account by Saranel Bay-
ard the administrator, March 25, 170-'3.

Amount of funeral charges exhibited in the account
of estate of Petei- Jacobse Marius.

£ s. (7.

To 29 gallons of wyne at 6s. 9d. per gallon ... 9 15 9

To 1 9 pairs of gloves at 2s. 3d 2 4 3

For bottles and glass broke, paid 0 3 7

Paid 2 women each 2 days attendance 0 15 0

Paid a suit of mourning for ye negro woman freed by

ve testator, and making 3 4 7^

Paid for 800 Cokies and 11 gross of Pipes at Ss. 'dd. .6 7 7^
Paid for speys (spice) for ye burnte wyne and sugar .011
Paid to the Sexton and Bell ringer, for making ye

grave and ringing ye bell 2 2 0

Paid for ye Coffin 4 0 0

Paid for gold and making 14 mourning rings 2 16 0

Paid for 3 yards beaver stuff at 7s, 6d., buttons and

making it for a suit of mourning 1 14 6

Paid for ^ vat of single Beer 0 7 6

Whole amount of Funeral Charges is 31 6 8^

Samuel Bayard

[Note. — The above account gives a very interesting
description of one of the most characteristic features of
Dutch life. A funeral in those days was a day of
merriment rather than of mourning. Peter Jacobse
Marius was one of the most prominent of the New
York merchants in his day, and he was buried " like a
gentleman." His dwelling-house was on the south side
of Pearl street, about half way between Whitehall and
State street. He was doubtless V)uried in the Dutch
Chui-ch yard on Garden street, now Exchange place,
east of Broad sti'eet.]

Page 482. — Inventory of estate of Johanes Ells-
worth, made at request of his wife Margaret as execu-
tor, by Lancaster Symes and William Anderson.
February 8, 170|-. Total amount, £79.

Page 433. — Inventory of estate of Samson Siielton
Broughtois", Esq., late of New York. Taken by the

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 325

admiiiistratoi's, September 4, 1705. Total amount,
£219. Sworn to by Samson Broughtou, May ], 170(5.

Page 486. — Inventoiy of estate of Geritt Van
DuYNE, of New Utreclit, Kings County, " husband-
man." Taken at his dwelling house, by Jacques Cor-
telyou, Peter Cortelyou, Al)]-aham Gouverneur. Evi-
dently a small farm. Total, £211.

Page 438. — Inventory of estate of Mr. Samuel But-
ler of Southampton, upon Long Island. Taken No-
vember 9, 1705. 152 pounds of iron ware, at 4d, £2
10, 8. Mr. Butler's weai-ing apparell, £9 ; 36 pounds
of Pewtei', at 18d, £2, 4; 1 Table and carpet, £1, 2
5 racoon and 5 Fox skins, 10s; 9 bushels of corn
18s; 1| bushel of salt, 9s ; 12 pounds of wool, 12s
20 barrels of cider, £13, 10s. Total amount, £143,
15. Taken by Samuel Cooper, Thomas Stephens. John
Maltbie.

Page 442. — Inventory of estate of Colonel Matthew
Howell, of Southampton, Long Island. Taken by
Thomas Topping and Josiah Howell, and sworn to be-
fore Joseph Fordham, one of her majesties Justices of
the Peace in the County of Suffolk, June 5, 1706; 3
yoke of oxen, at £4, 10s, £27; 13 oxen, £48, 15s;
27 cows, £67, 10; 13 three year olds, £28, 12; 8 two
year olds, £13, 12 ; 8 yearlings, £9, 12; 3 horses, £12 ;
66 sheep, £18, 3; 20 swine, £10 ; 1 negro man, 2 ne-
gro Avonien, 5 negro children. Total amount, £738, 7s.

Page 443. — Inventory of estate of Benjamin Foster,
of Southampton, Long Island. Taken Fel)]'uary 3,
170|^, ljy Nathaniel Howell and Christopher Foster ; 1
horse, £3 ; 1 mare and yearling colt, £3, 10s ; 2 oxen,
£8; 5 cows, £10; 20 sheep, £5. Total, £115, 19s.

Page 444. — Inventory of estate of James Petty, late
of Southold. Taken by Benjamin Moore and Jasper
Grilling, Septembers, 1706. Total amount, £64,

326 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

Page -145. — Inventory of estate of John Smith, Sr.,
of Hempstead, on Long Island, by Hannah Treadwell,
widow, and John Treadwell as executors of John
Smith, Sr. ; appraised by John Siiris and Thomas Gil-
dersleve, September 14, 1706. Exhibited as a true in-
ventory by Hannah Treadwell, October 3, l706.

Page 446. — An Inventory and appraisement made
upon the movable estate of John Maltbie of South-
ampton, Long Island, made the 6 day of August, 1706,
by Thomas Topping and Samuel S. Cooper. Sworn
before Joseph Fordham, Esq., one of her majesties
Justices of the Peacej in the County of Suffolk. 1
ox, £4; 11 cows, £10; Avearing apparel, linen and
woollen, £14 ; gun and sword, £2 ; 10 bushels of
wheat, £2. Total, £152, 7s.

Page 447. — Inventory and appraisement of the goods
of William Bowyer of Jamaica, merchant. Taken
at New York, by David Jamieson, Esq., one of the
executors, April 2, 1706. Silver hilted sword and
belt, £3 ; 1 broken watch with a silver chain ; 1 Seal,
cut in stone and set in gold, 15s ; 2 pistoles, one melted,
£3, 12s. A pistole and a half in melted gold, £1, 16s.
Total, £218.

Page 450. — Inventory of estate of Robert Allison,
made March 28, 1706. "Parcel of household goods
Avhich the widow has to herself, £70, 6s ; Gash, £98 ;
Sold ^ of Sloop "John and Michael," £190; | of sloop
" Ruby," £225. Total, £1,944.

New York, September 7, 1706. Rip Van Dam and
William Smith, executors of the estate of Robert Al-
lison, exhibited the above written inventory as a true
and honest inventory of the estate of said Robert Alli-
son, so far as has come to their hands, or possession.

Cornbury.

Page 451. — Inventory of the estate of Abraham
Tessemaker of the Island of St. Thomas, taken by

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 327

Samuel Bayard, in New York, August 20, 1706; 7
casks of sugar, £54, 10. Received of Richard Willett
.629. Total amount, £83, 13.

Page 452. — Inventory of the estate of Mr. George
Havens of Shelter Island, lately deceased. Taken by
Mr. Thomas Terry and Jonathan Hortou, being duly
sworn according to law, April 4, 1706 : 8 cows, £20 ;
yoke of oxen, £9, 10; 130 sheep, £40, 12; 4 barrels
of pork, £18, 12 ; Plow with appurtenances to it, 12s.
Total amount, £123.

Page 453.— Inventory of estate of John Peterson
Mellott alias Peter Mellott. Taken by Benjamin
Faneuil, January 7, 170f Total, £39, 9.

An Inventory of all and singular the goods, etc., of
Andrew Douglass, late of Surinam, merchant, taken
by Abraham Delniena, administrator, January 21, 1706 :
Cash from Helena Rumbout, being the net produce of
28 hogsheads of molasses and 1 hogshead of rum, £57.

Page 454. — Inventory of the estate of Captain
Thomas Penistone, taken at the I'equest of the widow
and executors, February 11, 17U|-; | of the Galley
" Revenge," £34 ; ^ of the Sloop AVilliam and Thomas,
£62, 10. Exhibited as a true inventory by William
Anderson and Lancaster Symers, February 17, 170f.

Page 455. — Account of Abraham Delmena as the
administrator of the estate of Andrew Douglass, late
of Surinam. Charges himself with £57 received of
Helena Rumbout, and £27, lis to balance his own ac-
count. " 530 guilders, in Stirling, £53." Exhibited as
a true account, February 27, 170f.

[Note. — According to the above account a guilder
was equal to about 22^ pence sterling.]

Page 456. — Account of estate of Abraham Tesse-
maker of St. Thomas : Due to Samuel Bayard by his

328 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

bond, £56; "besides ^ of 313 pieces of 8, and 5 Royals
which by the information and declaration of the mas-
ter and men of the sloop 'Adventure' was made debtor
to me. Besides 30 gallons of molasses saved out of a
hogshead that broke in the slings in histing over in the
sloop." For David Jamieson, services in getting Let-
ters of Administration, 18s. For the petition to ye
Lord for the administration, 6s. Exhibited, March 6,
ITOf.

Page 458. — Inventory of estate of John Townsend,
late of Oyster Bay. Taken by Nathaniel Coles and
Robert Cooper, January 7, ITOJ. 2 oxen, £7; 5 steers,
£12; 13 cows, £26; 46 sheep, £11, 10s. Total not
cjiven. Small amount. Sworn to before John Towns-
end, Justice, same day.

New York, April 17, 1707. There appeared before
me, Thomas Weniiam, Esq., thereunto authorised by
his Excellency Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Isaac
Smith, administrator of the estate of John Townsend,
and made oath to the truth of the same.

Thomas Wenham.

Page 459. — April 14, 1707. Inventory of estate of
Richard Thorne, late of Hempstead. Taken by
Timothy Halstead and Richbell Mott, of the same
town, by warrant from Colonel John Johnson, one
of her majesty's Justices. 1 negro man and negro
child, £55; 1 negro wench, £35 ; 1 negro child, £2. 5s.
Total not given. Not large. Exhibited by Phebe
Thorn, widow, April 19, 1707.

Page 461. — Inventory of estate of Caleb Cooper,
late of New York. Taken August 17, 1706. 11
ounces of silver at 9s, £4.19.

Page 465. — Inventory of estate of Captain Thomas
Miles. Taken at request of Captain James Hull,

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 329

administrator in New York, October 16, 1707. Total,
£30, 5s, 8d. Sworn to by James Hull, l)efore me,
October 18, 1707, Thomas Wenbam.

Page 468. — Inventory of estate of Gerritt Corsen.
7,000 guilders in New York money, £\7o; 4 horses,
^69; 19 head of Cattle, whereof 9 are Cows, £38.
Taken by Gerrit Stootbop, Jan Hewnen. Translated
from the Dutch by Abraham Gouverneur. Sworn to
by Willamentie Rose, late widow and administratrix
of Gerritt Corten, December 4, 1705.

Page 470. — Inventory of estate of Thomas AVyck-
INGHAM, late of Newtown in Queens County. 3 bai-rels
of cider, <£l.lOs. ; "1 old scythe to cut corn," 3s.; 34
pounds of Flax, 18s., 6d. ; negro man, £55; negro
woman, £40 ; A brown pacing horse, £8 ; 9 cows,
£26. Sworn to by William Hallett, Jr., June 11,
1707, before me, Thomas Wenham.

Page 473. — Inventory of estate of Cornelis Van-
DERBECK. Taken by desire of his executors, January
17, 170| in Ne\v^ York. 1 Old Dutch Bible with some
old Dutch Pamphlets, 3s, 6d. ; House and lot of
ground, £65. Total, £101. To all charges of his
burial, £10. To Seo'etaiy for Letters of administra-
tion, £3. " To Mr. Rignier for drawing my husband
his will, £1.10s." Exhibited by Catharine Vander-
beck, executrix, December 10, 1707.

" House and lot offered for sale, 3 several times, but
no bidders. Appraised at £65."

[Note. — The house and lot of Cornelis Vanderbeck
seems to have been on the south side of Wall street, a
little east of New street. — W. S. P.]

Page 474. — Inventoiy of estate of John Smart of
New York, mariner. Taken Februaiy 17, I70f, at the
desire of Thomas Adams, executor: New Drugett

330 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6.

suit, £5 ; Casli, £53 ; negro boy, £35. Taken by
Jeremiah Tothill and William Anderson.

Page 476. — A true and perfect inventory of all the
goods, etc., of Elizabeth Bridges, late of Staten
Island, widow. Taken July 31, 1704: 12 pewter
plates, 18s. ; 2 feather beds, with all furniture to them,
£18. Total, £145. Taken by Lambei't Johnson and
Jacob Johnson.

Page 478. — Inventory of the estate of John She-
dine, of Richmond County. Appraised by John Still-
well and Alexander Stewart, public appraisers, May
17, 1706; 7 head of young cattle, £7; 1 waggon, £2 ;
negro man and 1 Indian man, £60 ; 4 hives of bees,
£1. Exhibited before Lord Coi'iibury, October 27,
1708, by Mary Shedine, widow.

Page 479. — Inventory of estate of James Glasson.
Cash, £54 1.13s 4^. Taken by Thomas Davenport,
administrator. A true and perfect inventory of all
and singular the goods, etc., of Thomas Stillvvell, Jr.,
of Staten Island. Taken by Nathan AVhitman and
Lambert Johnson, February 3, I70f : 6 cows, 2 heif-
ers, £15; 17 head of other cattle, £22. Seems to
have been the owner of a small farm. Exhibited by
Mary Still well, administratrix, October 3, 1708.

Page 481. — Inventory of estate of Nicholas Croch-
ERAN, now in possession of his widow, Ann Crocheran.
Appraised September 23, 1701, by John Billop and
Jacques Poillan. Total amount, £475.

Page 481. — luventory and appraisement of what
was found belonging to ye widow, Esther Brown, of
this city. Taken at the request of her executors and
daughter, Abigail Brown, in New York, July 1, 1708.
Taken by Lancaster Syms, William Chambei". No
total given. About £60. Exhibited July 4, 1708.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 5-6. 331

Page 483. — Account of money J'eceived by John
Glass, administrator, from James Jaifray, John Van
der Slyck and others. £3. 5s.

Page 484. — Inventory of estate of Albert Denny,
of Fairfield, Connecticutt, found in the Province by
Captain David Provost, October 25, 1708. One obli-
gation under the hands and seals of Richard Sackett,
Robert Allison and William Bickley, dated August
28, 1701, £300. Total, £1,924, and many other
bonds. Taken by Abraham Grouverneur and Abra-
ham Kittletas.

Page 485. — Inventory of estate of Peter Bassett,
late of New York, Physician, and of Hester Bassett,
his daughter, likewise deceased. Taken at the request
of Giles Gaudineau and Peter Moriss, administrators,
February 13, 1707. 7 silver spoons, a chain and hook,
weight 12 ounces, at 7s. 6d.,£4.10; 2 gold rings with
Bristol stones, £1.4s.

Page 486. — Inventory of estate of Nicholas Crox-
TARS, of New York. Taken February 1, I70f 7,200
Pipe staves, at. £3 per thousand, £21.12. Total
amount, £86. lis. Presented to Lord Cornbuiy as a
true inventory, June 20, 1707, by William Meritt and
Daniel Dunscombe, June 20, 1707.

Page 488. — Inventory of estate of Thomas Hustis,
butcher, lately deceased. Taken November, 1701.
Very large number of small debts due to him, but total
not given. Sworn to by Elizabeth King, October 28,
1703.

Page 490. — Inventory of estate of Martin Peter-
son, late of Gravesend. Taken by Hannah Hubbard,
widow of said Martin Peterson. Appraisement made
by John Latue and William Wilson. Total amount,
£7. 19s. Exhibited before Thomas Wenham, Esq.
by Hannah Hubbard, May 22, 1707.

332 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 5-6.

Page 491. — Inventory of estate of Dr. John-
Bridges, of New York. Taken January 10, iTOf.
"A parcel of Books in a wooden case," £14 ; "Some
books sold to Ml-. William Bradford, £3." Total
amount, £75. 14s. Appraised by William Anderson
and Lancaster Syraes. Exhibited as a true inventory
of the estate of Di-. John Bridges by Mrs. Ann
Bridges, widow, January 22, 170|-. Jurat coram me,

Lovelace.

Page 492. — An Inventory and appraisement of the
personal estate of William Hallett, Jr., late of New-
town in Queens County, Gentleman, deceased, "who
together with his wife and 5 children was barbarously
murdered on ye 24th day of January, 1707, by two of
his own slaves." 2 horses, £10 ; 2 mares, £6 ; 2 colts,
£3; 7 cows, 19.5s.; 29 sheep, £8.15; 1 silver Tank-
ard, £7 ; 7 spoons, £1 6.6s. ; 57i bushels of wheat at 4s.,
£ll.l0s. No total given, but list shows very extensive
farm and farming products and utensils. Exhibited
as a true Inventory by AYilliam Hallett, Sr., adminis-
trator, June 1, 1708.

Page 496. — Inventory of estate of John Poland,
late of Gravesend. Taken by Samuel Poland. Ap
praised by Jacob Gulick and John Lake. "51 aci-es
of land and eleven Garden spots" (not valued).
Total amount of personal property, £11.10. Exhibited
l)efore Thomas Wenham, Esq., by Samuel Poland, ad-
ministrator. May 22, 1707.

Page 497. — Account of estate of Esther Bassett.
Taken by Giles Gardineau and Peter Morin. "Paid
for letters of Denization," £1, 5s.; "expenses during
sickness and burial charges," £6, 13s. Whole amount
£293. Exhibited as a true account of estate of
Peter Bassett by Giles Gardineau and Peter Martin,
administrators, February 19, 170|, before Lord Corn-
bury.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 333

Page 498. — Account of estate of Stephen Mahoult
(or Mahout). " Paid for first Letters of Administra-
tion from the Mayor of the city, and they being de-
clined, new Letters of administration obtained from
my Lord Cornbiiry, and charges in procuring them,"
£3, 17s. 7id. Funeral charges of Stephen Mahoult,
and one of his children, and charges going to Staten
Island where the}^ died, to take the Liventory, and ex-
penses at ye sale of ye movables, in all £3, 7s, 7d. ;
Expenses of suit with James Fairchild, £2, 2 ; To ex-
penses, 6 days, at 2 several times to Mi-. Phillipse and
Cortland t's Land, and Orange County, where the chief
debtors to the estate lived, to endeavoui- to get in ye
same. Compute for carriage, horse hire, dyett and
lodgings, 6s. per day, £1, 16s. Bond due estate,
£65, 8s. Paid John De Vi'ies for weavino- 6-4 ells of
Lmnen, £1, 14s, 6d. June 11, 17U7. Samuel Bayard,
Administrator.

END OF liber 5-6.

LIBER 7.

Page 1. — By his Excellency, Edward, Viscount Corn-
bury, Captain-General and Governor in Chief of the
Province of JVew York. To Katharine Rogers, widow
and relict of Anthony Rogers deceased, late of the
city of New York, Physician, Greeting. Whereas
the said Anthou}^ Rogers lately died intestate, hav-
ing, whilst he lived, goods and chattels in divers places
in this Province ; that the said goods and credits may
be well and faithfully administered. We do grant
unto you, in whose fidelity in this behalf I very much
confide in, full power by the tenor of these presents, to
administer the said goods, requiring you to make a

334 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 7.

true and perfect inventory, and exhibiting the same
into the Registry of the Prerogative Court in the Secre-
tary's office at or before the 12th day of Marcli next
ensuing, And rendering a true and just account of said
administering. In testimony whereof I have caused
the Prerogative seal to be hereunto affixed this 12
day of September, anno Domini 1702. Cornbury.

Letters of Sequestration, granted to Matthew Linz,
Mr. Caleb Cooj^er, and Mr. Edward Antill, of ye estate
of Ouzel Van Swieton, By his excellency, Edward,
Viscount Cornbury. Whereas, I am credibly informed
that Mr. Ouzel Van Swieton, merchant in the city of
New York, lately departed this life and died intestate.
To the end therefore that her majesty may have her
right dues, as has been usual and customary in the like
eases, and until some proper person appear (if any
there be) to administer for the said Van Swieton, I do
therefore impower and direct you, Matthew Linz,
Caleb Cooper, and Edward Antill, to be Sequestrators
of the estate, real and personal, of the said Van Swieton.
For which this shall be your sufficient warrant. Given
under my hand and the Prerogative seal of her majes-
ties Province of New York, at Cheer hall in Orange
County, the 18th day of September, 1702.

The within named Sequestrators for the estate of
Mr. Ouzel Van Swieton were sworn to make a faith-
ful account pursuant to the Commission before me.

John Bridges.

Page 2. — William Giles. "In the name of God,
Amen, I, William Giles, late of the Parish of St.
Giles in the County of Middlesex, England, at present
of the city of New York, in America, merchant, being-
sick and weak." I leave all my personal estate to my
father and mother and to the rest of my brothei'S, viz.,
Thomas, George, John, and Joseph Giles, equally. I
leave to my nephew, John Giles, son of my brother,
George Giles, the sum of £20. To my sister, Ann

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 7. 335

Underbill, £5. " I give and desire that the sum of
£5 be given for my sonl to be prayed for, and left to
the discretion of my executors so to bestow the same."
Makes Peter Rogers, Gentleman, Charles Rhodes,
Chirurgeou, and John Borroughs, merchant, executors.
I direct that my executors, Peter Rogers and Charles
Rhodes, shall have for their pains and trouble £5 each.
And Mr. John Borroughs and his wife £20 to buy them
mourninof.

Dated September 9, 1702, and in the first year of
the Reign of our Sovereign Lady, Anne, by the Grace
of God, Queen of England, &c. Witnesses, William
Russell, Christian Veenvas, Richard Harris.

Page 3. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-Gen-
eral and Governor, &c., to all to whom these presents
shall come. Know ye that at New York, the IGtli day
bf September, 1702, before John Bridges, Doctor
of Laws, being by me thereunto authorized, the last
will of William Giles was proved and the executors
confirmed.

Mary Teller. — " In the name of God, Amen. I,
Mary Teller, of the city of New York, widow and
relict of William Teller, being in health of body. I
direct that my executors shall take, with all convenient
speed, an exact account of all such goods as shall be
left in my possession, that remain of the estate of my
late husband, and deliver the same to the executors of
my said husband. The executors are to make an in-
ventory of my personal property, and one half shall
be put at interest for the children of my eldest daugh-
ter, Susanah Brockholst, viz. Mary, Henry, Judy,
Susanah and Janechie, to be paid to them Avhen they
are of age. The other half to the children of my
younger daughter, Janechie Schuyler, deceased, viz.,
Margareta, Philip, Mary and Casparus. I leave to my
eldest daughter, Susanah Brockholst, and to her heirs
and. assigns, all that a certain Garden, lot, or toft of

336 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 7.

ground now in my possession, lying and being witliin
this city, on the east side of the Broadway, to the
south of the house of Peter King, and to the north of
the house of William Mosse, and to the west of the
New street. And as for the rest of my real estate,
wliicli consists of a house and lot of ground where I
now live, situate in the Smiths street, between the
houses of Thomas Noel, and the house of the widow
of Hendrick Van Bursom. Together with anothei'
house and lot of ground in the Broadway, now in the
tenure of Robei-t Wliite on the east of the said Broad-
way, betwixt John Corbetts house and that of the
wadow of Walter Hyer. T leave one half of the same
to the children of my eldest daughter, Susanah Brock-
hoist, and the other half to the children of myyoungei-
daughter, Janechie Schuylei', and they are to remain in
the hands of my executoi-s till some of the children are
9f age, and then the executors shall have power to sell
the same. If any of my grand childi-en shall wish to
purchase, they are to have the preference. I make
my brother-in-law. Colonel Nicholas Bayaj'd, and in
case of his decease, his son, Mr. Samuel Bayard, and
my son-in-law, Major Anthony Bi'ockholst, and my
son-in-law, Arent Schuyler, and in case of his decease,
his brother. Captain Brandt Schuyler, my executors.

Dated November, 1701. Witnesses, Jan Van
Varicks, Hermanns Bensingh, William Huddlestone.
Proved in New York, before Dr. John Bi'idges, Doctor
of laws, and executors confirmed, September 21, 1702.

[Note. — Mary Teller was the widow of Paulus
Schrich. Her maiden name was Mary Varlet.]

Page P). — Magdalena Pelletreau. " In the name
of God, Amen. I, Magdalena Pelletreau, alias Mag-
dalena Vincent, widow of John Pelletreau, of New
York, being in good health, do make my last will and
Testament." I leave to the Poor of the French Con-
gregation of New Rochelle the sum of £3, to be paid
to the Elders of said Congregation. I leave to the

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 3^7

Poor of the French Congregation of New York, the
Slim of £3, to be paid to the Elders of said Congrega-
tion. I leave to my nephew, Elias Pelletreau, Sr.,
£50, I leave to John Pelletreau, the eldest son of
said Elias Pelletreau, my Plantation at New Rochelle,
with all the appurtenances of houses, gardens, etc., and
all the land belonging to the same. If he die, then it
is to go to all his brethren and they are to pay to their
sister Magdalena, £20. I leave to my nephew, John
Pelletreau, Sr., £50. To my niece, Esther David, £50.
To Esther David, alias Esther Vincent, my sister, all
my clothes and apparel. I leave the rest of my estate
to John Vincent, my brother, Esther David, my sister,
and to the children of Francis Vincent, my brother.
I make my brothers, John and Francis Vincent, and
John David, my brother in law, my executors.

Dated June 2nd, in the 18th year of the reigne of
William the III., King of England, etc., 1702. Wit-
nesses, Hendrick Jellis, Meyer P. Le Grand, Stephen
Richards, Giles Gardineau. Proved before Dr. John
Bridges, September 21, 1702. In the first year of the
Reigne of our Sovereign Lady Anne, by the Grace of
God Queen of England, etc.

[Note. — King William III. of England died March
8, 1702, and the reign of Queen Anne Vjegan at that
time. It is quite possible that the news of the death
of King William had not reached this country when
the above will was written. — W. S. P.]

Page 8. — ^Francis Hullin. " In the name of God,
Amen. The 4th day of September, 1682, I, Francis
Hullin, of New York, being sick in body." I leave to
the Poor people of the French Congregation in the city
of New York, the sum of £10, to be paid to tiie Elders.
I leave all the rest of my estate to my wife, Susanna
Hullin, and make her executor.

Witnesses, Claude Bruges, Augustus Glasset, David
Le Tellier, William Huddlestone. Proved in New
York, before Dr. John Bridges, September 16, 1702.

338 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 7.

Page 9. — By his Excellency. Whereas Claude
Cherie, lately died intestate, Letters of administration
are granted to Ger^ass Marisett, as principal creditor,
October 3, 1702.

Page 10. — Gabriel Thompson Struddles. " In tlie
name of God, Amen, the 14 of September, 1702. I,
Gabriel Thompson Struddles, make this my last wilh
I leave to my son, Thomas Struddles, the sum of £3,
Avhen of age, in full of his pretence of being my heir at
law. I leave to eacli of my children (Katharine ex-
cepted, who hath already received it) the sum of £15,
when they come of age. I leave all the rest of my
estate to my children, but no division is to be made
till my youngest daughtei", Neiltie, be of age. My
daughter, Janetie is to be in full control of estate till
my youngest daughter is 21. I make and appoint my
daughter, Janetie, and Peter Adolph, Cornelius Veille
and Geritt Veille, executors."

Witnesses, Dirck Adolph, Justus Bosch, and Francis
Langell. Proved before John Bridges, LL.D., upon
the oath of Justus Bosch, blacksmith, and Francis
Langell, bi'ick layer, and William Huddlestone, Gen-
tleman, October 2, 17 02.

Page 11. — Nuncupative will of George Doi>. The'
deposition of Richard Overin, of New York, gold smith,
aged 34. Being sworn on the Evangelists of Almighty
God, saith that he heai'd George Bod, of the city of
New York, l>aker, some short time before his decease,
say that he intended that William Chambers, being his
only friend, should enjoy all he had, after his death.
Mrs. Mary Clowder, widow, of New York, aged 22
years, being sworn, saith, that she heard George Dod,
of the city of New York, baker, some short time before
his death, say at the same time, that he intended that
William Chambers, being his only friend, should enjoy
all he left after his death. Proved before John
Bridges, October 7, 1702.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 339

Page 12. — Roger Baker. "In the name of God,
AmeiL The 18 day of September, 1702, I, Roger
Baker, of New York, Inuhohler, being sicke and
weake." " I, the said Roger Baker, being the son of
Roger Baker, living in a house called Paradise, in the
Parish of Fordley, in the County of Worcestei'shire, in
Old England." I leave all my estate to my wife, Mary,
and my son Joseph, and my daughter Katharine. I
leave to Trinity Charch, here in New York, £12;
and to my Grod-son, Richard Sackett, Jr., "one piece
of Christian gold." To my brother, Thomas Baker,
in Old England, one large gold seal ring. Makes
his wife and Johanes Kip and W. John Crook, ex-
ecutors.

Witnesses, Richard Sackett, Daniel Butts, and Will-
iam Bradfoi-d, New York, October 7, 1702. Then
personally appeared before me John Bridges, Doctor
of Laws, being thereunto authorised by his Excellency
Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Richard Sackett of New
York, maltster, Daniel Butts, merchant, and William
Bradford, printer, who declared they saw the testator,
Roger Baker, sign and seal the above instrument as
his last will, etc.

Page U.— Colonel Gabriel Minveille. "In the
name of God, Amen, this 8 day of March, 169|^. I,
Gabriel Minveille, of the city of New York, merchant,
being somewhat indisposed of body and being desirous
to settle things in order and especially revoking that
will, made before the Notary Public, Soloman Van
der Huys, at Amsterdam, in Holland, bearing date
the 9th of July, 1669. And as regards such temporal
estate as the Lord hath been pleased, far above my
deserts to bestow upon me, I leave to my beloved wife,
Susannah Minveille, all my negro and white servants,
but the negro girl called Isabella, and the two children
of my Spanish Indian woman called KofPey, are to be
free after my wife's decease. I leave to my wife all
household stuff, silver plate, gold chains, Pearls, dia-

340 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 7.

monds, gold rings and other jeAvels, but if she die with-
out chiklren, then to my four nephews and niece, the
four children of my brother Pierre Minveille, deceased,
called Isabeau, Jan Jaques, Jane and David, and to
the two children of my niece Fi'ancina Brinkman,
daughter of my sister Mary Minveille, which she bore
to Daniel Lambert, deceased, called Susannah and
Francis Lambert. I leave to my wife the house and
lot where I now live, situate and lying in the Broad-
way, next to Balthazar Bayards, for life, and then to
my nephews and nieces named above, and the two
children of my niece Francis Brinkman, now wife of
Mr. John Barbaric ; that is the children she bore to
Daniel Lambert, her first husband. I leave the rest
of my estate to the four children of my brother Pierre,
viz., Jan Jaques, who is now at Roanoke and his two
sisters Isabeau and Jane and David now in France,
and to Francis and Susannah, the children of my niece
Fi'ancina Brinckman formerly wife of Daniel Lamljert
and now wife of Mr. John Barbaric, and daughter of
my sister Mary Minveille. I direct that within three
months after my decease, an inventory shall be taken
of all my estate in this city, as well of the house in
Broadway, between the houses of Jacobs Barry anct
Barent Courten, deceased, all of which with the house
I order to be sold at public vendue. I appoint my
trusty and well beloved friends Robert Livingston, of
Albany, merchant, Mr. John Barbaric and Mr. Samuel
Bayard, executors."

[Note. — Colonel Gabriel Minveille, one of the most
prominent citizens of early New York, Avas Mayor of
the city in 1684. His wife Susannah was the daugh-
ter of John Lawrence, one of the oi'iginal Patentees of
Flushing and Hempstead. After the death of Colonel
Minveille, she married William Smith, December 22,
1702. His house was No. 7 Broadway, and William
Smith purchased it from the heirs. — AV. S. P.J

Witnesses, Jacob Frederick Bloom, Jacobus Bayard,
Johaues Bayard, Gabriel Brousaid and William Snow-

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 341

sell. Proved before John Bridges, October ], 1702,
and executors confirmed.

Page 18. — JereiMias Westeriiout. "In the name
of God, Amen. I, Jeremias Westerhont, considering
the mortality of all men." I leave to my wife Catha-
lina Rapelye, all my estate during- her life, and after
her death one half is to go to my relations, and
one half to her relations. Makes his wife executor.
"This I declare to be my last will and testament,
made with my perfect knowledge and well premedi-
tated."

Dated Deceml)er 28, 1H94. AVitnesses, Jacobus Ver
Planck, Guysbert Van Inbnrgh, P. DeLanoy. Proved
])efore John Bridges, October 14, 1702.

His wife had died before him, and his brother, Jacob
Westerhout, and her brother, Jeronimus Rapelye, were
appointed administrators, October 14, 1702.

Page 20. — Edward, Viscoimt Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc., to all to whom these presents shall come.
Whereas Peter Syimpkam, late of New York, boultei',
died intestate, and whereas his wndow Maritie has re-
nounced the administratorship, I have appointed John
liomer, of New York, ship carpentei", and l)rother-in-law
of the said Peter Sympkam, administrator, this 18 day
of October, 1702.

William Hellekeh. '' In the name of God, Amen,
this 15 day of May, 1691, I, William Helleker, of the
Smiths Valey, in the city of New York, ship carpentei-,
1>eing sick, and weak." I leave to my wife Katharine,
all my estate, both real and personal, during her life, in
case she remains unmarried. She bringing up my chil-
dren in a decent Christian manner. If she marry again
then she is to have one half and the other half to the
children. My son, Jacob Helleker, is to have £3, in
addition to his share. Makes his wife executoi', and
Boelen Rudolph, his father-in-law, assistant.

342 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

"Witnesses, Clement Ellsworth, Jacobns Colyer,
William Huddlestoiie. Proved before John Bridges,
October 1, 1702.

[Note.—" The Smith Valey," or " Vly," so frequently
mentioned in early deeds, was the present Pearl street,
between Wall street and Fulton street. Shortly after
the accession of Queen Anne, it was named Queen
street, and held that name till after the revolution.
The house of William Hellil<er was on the north side
of the street, a little east of Maiden lane. — W. S. P.J

Whereas, William Helliker, lately deceased, leav-
ing behind him a will, declaring his wife Katharine
sole executrix, which said Katharine has lately died,
since the decease of her husband, and without proving
the said will, Therefore Jacob Boelen, silversmith,
and Dirck Ten Eyck, cordwainer, uncles and guardians
of Katharine, Maritse, and Aphia, children of said
William Ilelliker, by Katharine, his wife, deceased, ai'e
made administrators, during the minority of the chil-
dren, October 1, 1702.

Pao;e 23. — Abraham De Lanoy. " In the name of

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God, Amen. I, Abraham De Lanoy, of the city of
New York, Schoolmaster, do make this my last will
and testament." I leave one half of all my estate to
my wife Cornelia, and the other half to my children.
Maria, wife of Evert JJuyckinck, Jacobus, Abrahan],
Johanes, and Catharine. My wife is to bring up the
children till they are of age, and to act in all things as
a pious mother, for God's sake, is bound to do ; they
are to be instructed in reading and writing, and an
art or trade, each according to their capacity. I
appoint Colonel Gerard Beekman, and Mr. Evert
Duyckinck, tutor of my children, and make my wife
executor.

Dated August 3, 1702. Witnesses, William Wald-
ron, Leendert Huygens de Klein, Aert Ellettse.
Proved, October 6, 1702.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 34;^

Whereas, the said Cornelia De Lais^oy hath died
since the death of her husband, Abraham De Lanoy,
intestate, and without having proved the above will.
And whereas, on the day of the date hereof, Evert
Duyckinck, son-in-law of said Abraham De Lanoy,
and the said Cornelia, aged 25, and Mary De Lanoy,
daughter of said Abraham, aged 20, did renounce their
right to the administration, Gerard Beekman and
Geritt Duyckinck are a})pointed administrators for said
Mary and the rest of the children till they be of age.
The children. Jacobus being 18, Abraham 15, Johanes
12, Katharine 10, all choose these as guardians, Octo-
ber 6, 1702.

Page- 26. — Shuart Olpherts. " In the name of God,
Amen. This 19th day of August, 1702, I, Shuart
Olpherts, of the city of New York, Vjeing sick." Makes
his son Olphert Shuarts sole heir to all his estate.

Witnesses, Cornelius Clopper, Stephanus Bockenho-
ven, William Huddlestone. Proved, October 5, 1702,
before Dr. John Brido;es.

Page 27. — Thomas Noell, Esq. "In the name of
God, Amen. The 4th day of October, 1702, 1, Thomas
Noell, of the city of New York, being sick." Leaves
all estate, real and personal, to his wife Hannah during
her life, and after her decease to his two sons, Noah
and Richard. Makes his wife sole executrix, and de-
sires and entreats his loving friends. Rip Van Dam and
Captain Lawrence Reade, to be her assistants.

Witnesses, Aert Schuyler, James Spencer, James
Wright, William Huddlestone.

Page 28. — Claudius Bruges. "In the name of
God, Amen. I, Claudius Bruges, of the city of New
York, merchant, being sick and weak, do make this my
last will." I leave to the poor of the Fi'ench Congre-
gation in New York, the sum of £6, to be paid to the
Elders. My executor is charged to pay and remit to

344 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 7.

Mr. Abraham Delamano, mason, the sum of £100, and
the remainder of my estate to Messrs. Seigneur <fe
Boudouine. I appoint my good friend Paul Droillet,
merchant, executor.

Dated September 24, in the 1st year of Queen
Anne, 1702. Witnesses, Giles Gaudineau, Elie Pelle-
treau, Jean Lafont. Proved, October 26, 1702.

Page 30. — Peter De Reimer. " In the name of
God, Amen, this 29th day of January, 1697. I, Peter
De Keimer, of the city of New York, glazier, being in
health of body." I leave to my son, Isaac De Reimei",
all that my house and lot in New York, situate and
lying in a certain street called the Bridge street, bound-
ed on the east by the house and lot of Andi'ew Greven-
raet, on the west by the house and lot of Rev. Hen-
ricus Selynus, south by said street and north by said
Peter De Beimer. Also one half of my glaziers tools.
All the remainder of estate, real and personal, is left
to his wife Susanah for life, and then to his son, Isaac
De Beimer. Makes his wife executrix.

Witnesses, Geritt Hardenburgh, John Van Giesen,
William Huddlestone.

October 5, 1702, Isaac De Beimer, son and heir at
law, of Peter De Beimer, his mother Susanah De Bei-
mer being dead, was sworn as administrator, befoie
John Brido-es.

Page 32. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas, Wolfert Peall, late of the
County of Bichmond, planter, lately died intestate.
His nephew, Peter Prall, his heir at law, is appointed
administrator, October 30, 1702,

Dennis Holdrom. " To all Christian Peoples to
^vhom these Presents shall come. I, Dennis Holdrom,
living in Jamaica, in Queens County," know ye, that
in consideration of the love, good will, and affection

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 345

vvliicli I have and bear towards my friend Isaac
Lenoir, being also in Jamaica, do by these presents fully
give and grant to him and his heirs or assigns, all and
singular, my goods, plate, Jewells, ready money and all
things to me belonging, with all dwelling houses, lands,
and meadows from hence forth. Only in case my son
William coming personally into that Province, my in-
tention is that he should enter into the possession of
whatever lands, houses, and goods the said Isaac Le-
noir shall have in his possession at the time of his ar-
rival, and which l)elong to my estate. I leave to Eliz-
abeth Bishop, my grand daughter, £20.

Dated September 10, 1702. Witnesses, J. B. Dutu-
few, William Creed, Jonas Wood, Samuel Meel.
Proved, October 24, 1702, and Isaac Lenoir, Innholder,
confirmed as executor.

Page 35. — William Barker. " In the name of God,
Amen. I, William Barker, of Southampton, in the
County of Suffolk, Gentleman, being of sound and per-
fect health, etc." I leave to my trusty friend, Mr. Abra-
ham Howell, of Southampton, £50. I leave to my
trusty friend, John Wick, serge maker, of Southamp-
ton, all my housing and land I bought of John Jagoe,
during his life. I also leave him £20. I leave to Job
Wick, son of John Wick, all my lands and the house
I dwell in in Southampton, and after the death of his
father, John Wick, the other house. I leave to Sybell,
daughter of John Howell, £20. To Mary Howell,
widow of John Howell, a ring of £5 value. To Thomas
Herrick, £5. To John Burt, son of Mr. Samuel Burt,
of New York, £10. To my cousin, Ann Leggett, £50.
To Arthur Davis, apprentice of John Wick, £5 to buy
him a loom. To the Poor of Southampton, £5. To
Mr. Joseph Whiting, minister in Southampton, £5. The
rest of my estate, my farm on Staten Island, and my
house in New York I leave to my cousin, Mary
Mentoss, daughter of my uncle, Matthew Barker,
Esq.

346 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Dated March 16, yfo^- Abraham Howell and John
Wick, executors. Witnesses, John Howell, Thomas
Howell, James Clark. Proved before Colonel William
Smith, at the manor of St. George, Suffolk County,
September 14, 1702.

[Note. — -William Barker was for many years a mer-
chant and Justice of the Peace in Southampton, L. I.
His homestead now belongs to the heirs of Albert Fos-
ter. He seems to have owned a house in New York,
on the east side of Broadway, between Wall street and
Exchange place. — W. S. P.]

Whereas, Geritt Bancker, of New York, lately died
intestate. Letters of administration are granted to his
brother. Evert Bancker, of Albany, merchant, Novem-
ber 2, 1702.

Page 37. — Elie Boudinot. [This will is written in
the French language.] " Au nom de Dieu, Amen. Je
sousigne, Elie Boudinot, merchant," formerly dwell-
ing in the government of La Rochelle in France ; be-
ing constrained to abandon my country, to escape con-
tinual persecution, which I received for the profession
of the Gospel, and retire to this place with Suzanne
Papin, my wife, and our children. And being by the
grace of God sound in body and mind, I recommit
my soul to the Holy and glorious Trinity. To the Fa-
ther who created it. To the Son who has redeemed it,
and to the Holy Spirit who has enlightened and sanc-
tified it. Declaring that I wish to live and die, in the
faith and profession of the Reformed Religion, in which
I have been by the Grace of God brought up. And as
by a contract of marriage between the said Suzanne
Papin, my wife, and myself, made before Andre Mucot,
Notary in London, November 11, 1686, there was ap-
portioned to her children, Benjamin and Suzanne
D'Harj'iette, £168 sterling each, payalde V)y me or my
heirs when they come of age. I have satisfied them
by paying to the late Pierre Bellin, husband of the said

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 347

Suzanne, £168, and to Benjamin D'Harriette the same
sum. And as it has pleased God to give me ])y my
last mari'iage four children, Jean, Eenjainin, Madeline,
and Suzanne, I appoint my wife their guardian and
leave her full possession of all goods, etc., and she is
to give to each of them £250 in silver when they are
of age or married. And as my son, Elie Boudinot, by
my first marriage, has some time since been mari'ied,
and in consideration of his marriage I have given him
£300, as heir of the deceased Janice Berand my wife,
his mother. To avoid all trouble I direct my wife to
pay to him the sum of £150, in full of all claims upon
my estate. And whereas I have left property in
France, with all contracts, notes, and books of ac-
counts, etc., in the hands of my late neplie\v, Jean Bou-
dinot, Avith ray general Power of Attorney, thus in case
anything should be obtained, it is to be divided among
my children. And if it should please God, as I pray
with all my heart, that the liberty of our holy Relig-
ion should be re-established in Fi'ance, and my children
should return thither, then the said goods, etc., are to
be divided among them. Makes his friend Paul Droil-
lot executor.

Dated November 14, 1700. Witnesses, Gabriel
Broussard, Heniy Pichet. Proved, October 26, 1702,
by oath of Henry Pichet, chirurgeon, and executor con-
firmed.

Edward, Earl of Cornbury, Captain-General, etc.
Whei-eas Richard Stokes, Gentleman, of the city of
New York, lately died intestate, Letters of adminis-
tration are granted to his wife Margaret, October 10,
1702.

Page 41.- — Jacobus Kip. "In the name of God,
Amen. Know all men who shall see this present pub-
lic Instrument, that on the 19 day of September, 1702,
I, Jac()l)us Kip, of Newtown." I give the new house in
the Dock, now being built and bounded west by the

:^48 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

house and lot of Benjamin Block, east by the house of
Wm. Bill, north by the street, and south by the Dock,
and also the water mill with all the lauds and appur-
tenances, to my heirs, Johanes Kip, Abraham Kip,
Jesse Kip, Rachel Kierstede, Mary Hogeland, Catha-
rine Richeman, Benjamin Kip and Samuel Kip. The
rest of my estate I leave one half to my heirs named
above, and one half to my wife and her heirs, viz., to
heirs of Jacobus ver Planck and the heirs of Maria
Teller. I leave to Jacobus Kip and Jacobus Kip, Jr.,
£50 ; To Johanes Kierstede, .£50. I make Johanes
Kip and Jacol)Us Kip executors.

Witnesses, llichard Burt, Samuel Ketcham, John
Firman. Proved in Jamaica, Queens County, October
31, 1702, before John Bridges, and executors con-
firmed.

Page 43. — Captain John Wake. In the name of
God, Amen, this 21 day of Febi'uary, 170^. I, John
Wake, of the city of New Yoi'k, mariner, being of
sound mind. I leave one third of my estate to my
loving wife Elizabeth Wake, and the other two thirds
to the children that may be living at the time of my
decease. I leave to my friend Charles W^oolly, of
New York, all property, real and personal, in the
Province of New York, in trust for my wife and chil-
dren, and I make him sole executor.

Witnesses, Richard Sackett, May Bickly. Proved
before Dr. John Bi-idges, November 11, 1702, and
Charles Woolly confirmed as executor.

Page 45. — Anna Van Schayk. " In the name of
God, Amen. Know all men by these presents that I,
Anna Van Schayk, of New York, widow, being dis-
tempered in body, but of sound mind, on this 27 day
of April, 1702, make this my last will." I leave to my
son, Levinus Van Schayk, the Wey or Pasture, lying or
being at A11)any, next to Casper's orchard. AH the
rest of my estate I leave to my children and grand

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 340

cliildren hereinafter named, viz., Leviniis, Gei'itye
Droyer, Catharine, wife of Matthew Clarkson, and
Margaretta Van Schayk, and to my grand daughter
Margaret, wife of Robert Livingston, Jr., and to the
children of my daughter Anna Maria, wife of Johnes
Van Cortlandt, my house and lands, to be divided
equally, as my executors shall judge most effectual.
I make my children, Levinus Van Schayk, Matthew
Clarkson, RoV)ert Livingston, Jr., Geritye Droyer and
Margaretta Van Schayk, executors.

Witnesses, Peter De Reiner, Richard Stokes, Wm.
Sharpe. Proved, June 30, 1702, before Lord Corn-
bury.

Page 48. — Matthew Clarkson. " In the name of
God, Amen. The 18th day of July, 1702, in the first
year of Queen Anne. I, Matthew Clarkson, of the
city of New York, ]:)ein2: out of health." I leave to
my dear children David, Levinus, Matthew and Anne
all estate, real and personal, and give my executors
full power to sell. Makes Thomas Noell, " present
mayor of the city," Brant Schuyler and " my dear sis-
ter, Margaret Van Schayk," executors.

Witnesses, Brant Schuyler, Robei't Lurting, Teunis
de Kay, James Emott. Pi'oved before John Bridges,
November 19, 1702, and Margaret Van Schayk sworn
as executor.

Page 50. — Warner Wessels, In the name of God,
Amen. I, Warner Wessels, of the city of New York,
hat maker, being in good health, make this my last
will. I leave to my son, Peter Wessels, " begotten by
me on ye body of my late wife, Deboi-ah Wessels, the
sum of 10 shillings." And to my daughter, Antie
Wessels, likewise begotten of said Deborah Wessels,
5 shillings, I being satisfied that I have already given
them a sufRcient amount out of my estate. All the
rest of my estate I leave to my wife Elizabeth Wessels,
during her life, and then to my daughter, Janicke
Wessels. Makes his wife sole executor.

350 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Dated December 12, 1701. Witnesses, George
Robinson, William Sell, Barent Coursens. Proved
before Dr. John Bridges, November 19, 1702.

Pao;e 52. — Ouzel Van Swietojst. " In the name of
Grod, Amen. This 23 day of January, 169f. T,
Ouzel Van Swieton, inhabitant of the city of New
York, being at present in the city of London." " I
direct my body to be buried in a moderate Christian
burial, as it shall be usual in the country where it
shall please God to dispose of me." I give to my
much esteemed friend Mr. Valentine Cruger, of Lon-
don, merchant, all estate of houses, lands, goods, etc.,
and make him my sole executor.

Witnesses, Edward King, Edward Haynes, Ben-
jamin Ashe, Robert Sinclair. Proved on oath of Ben-
jamin Ashe, before John Bridges, November 11, 1702,
and Matthew Ling, Cabel Cooper, Edward Anthill
and Benjamin Ashe, are sworn as administrators in
trust, for Valentine Cruger, " as the said Ouzel Van
Swieton has no relations in this Province."

Page 53. — Anthony Serby. " In the name of God,
Amen. Know all men by these presents that we,
Antliony Serby and Josyntie Thomas, man and wife,
both being in good health, do hereby make our last
will." We make our children equal heirs to all our
estate, viz., " the children of Josyntie Thomas, got by
Peter Wessels, deceased, Anna Wessels, Maria and
Johanes. And the children of Geritt Hendricks, de-
ceased, the second husband of said Josyntie Thomas,
Peter and Elizabeth. And our own child Jacobus
Serby. And we allow to the eldest son of Peter
Wessels, deceased, by name Wessel, over and above
his share, the sum of 50 guilders. Wampum value, or
25 shillings New York money. If the survivor should
marry, then he or she is to have one half the estate,
and the other half to the children. In testimony we
have set our hands in New York, this 29th day of
March, 1688.

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 7. 35 1

Witnesses, Bareut Coursen, Jan Harberdingli, Jr.,
P. DeLanoy.

New York, November 19, 1702, there appeared
before me, John Bridges, Doctor of Laws, Wessell
Peterse and JoLanes Petei'se and prayed for the ad-
miuisti-ation of the will, annexed, in Trust for the
children of the testator, Anthony Serby, named Jacol)
and Katherine Serby.

Proved by oath of John Harberdingh, that he saw
the said Anthony Serby sign the above will, etc.
Letters of Administration granted to Wessell Peterse
and Johanes Peterse, sons-in-law [step sons] of Anthony
Serby, and sons of Josyntie Serby, his late wife by her
former husband, they both having lately deceased.
November 12, 1702.

Page 56. — Edw^ard, Viscount Cornbnry, Captain-
General and Governor, etc.. Whereas Samuel Jothum,
late of the town of Hempstead on the Island of
Nassau, lately died intestate. Letters of Administra-
tion are granted to his wife Anne, December 12,
1702.

Page 57. — Charles Owen". " Li the name of God,
Amen. This 23 October, 1702. I, Charles Owen,
of the Parish of Ouslien, in Pembroke County, in
South Wales, marinei', being sick and weak." I leave
to my friend Susanah Barnes, ^680 sterling, which was
bequeatlied to me as my portion in the will of my
father, George Owen, Doctor of Divinity, and is now
in the hands of my mother, Mary Owen, of the Pai'ish
of Ousten. I also leave her the rest of my estate and
make her executor.

Witnesses, Ebenezer Williams, Arent Bloom, Will-
iam Huddlestone. Proved, November 26, 1702, in
New York, and Susannah Barnes confirmed as exe-
cutor.

Page 58. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas the Keverend Mr. Patrick

352 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

GouRDAiisrE, late of Jamaica, on tlie Island of Nassau,
lately died intestate, Letters of Administration are
granted to Lewis Morris, Esq., of New York, Decem-
ber 5, 1702.

Page 59.- — Marriage License granted to Arent
Schuyler and Swantie Dyckhuys, December 12, 1702.

Whereas Duncan Campbell, lately died intestate,
Letters of Administration are granted to Benjamin
Luneville, in Trust for Susannah Campbell, his wife,
December 15, 1702.

Page 60. — Andrew Teller, Jr. " In the name of
God, Amen. The 3d day of September, 1702. I,
Andrew Teller, of New York, merchant, being weak
and sick." I leave to my only son, Andi-ew Teller, all
ni)^ estate, real and pei'sonal, but if he die under age,
then to my brother Oliver Teller, and my sister Mar-
garet Teller. If they both- die, then to the children
of Oliver Stephens, and William Teller, Sr., deceased.
Makes his mother Sophia Teller, widow, and Jacobus
Van Cortlandt and Brant Schuylei-, executors.

W^itnesses, Jeremias Westerhout, Cornelius Kier-
stede, William Huddlestone. Proved before John
Bridges, November ^), 1702.

Page 62. — Andries Teller, Sr. "In the name of
God, Amen. I, Andrew Teller, of the city of New
York, merchant." I leave to my eldest son, Andries
Teller, £25, and also all that lot of gi'ound with the
appurtenances, lying over against the house I now live
in, and next to the house of Robert Livingston, to him
and his heirs forever. And it is to be accounted a part
of his share of my estate, but his mother, my wife, is
to enjoy the use of one half of it during her life. My
wife Sophia is to remain in possession of all my estate
so long as she remains my widow. After her decease
the estate is to go to the children. My daughter Mar-

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 353

garet shall enjoy, after ber mother's decease, the rent
and profit of iny house that stands behind that I now
live in, during her life. If any estate comes to me
from the deatli of my father, it shall be divided in the
same manner. If all of my children should die (which
God ]")revent) then all my estate is to he divided into
two parts, one part to my brothers and sisters, and the
other part to the brothers and sisters of my wife.
Makes his wife, Sophia, and his brother inlaw, Jacobus
Van Cortlandt, and his brother, William Teller, exec-
utors and guardians of his children till they are of age.

Witnesses, Robert Lurting, Elias Boudinot, Jr.
Proved bef(n"e John Bridges, upon oath of Elias Bou-
dinot, Jr., November 9, 1702.

[Note. — The house of Andries Teller is now No. 87
Pearl street. The lot opposite, " next to the house of
Robert Livingston," is now No. 88 Pearl street, and
was originally a water lot. Tiie house in the rear of
the house of Andries Teller, the rent of which was left
to his daughter Margaret, fronts on Stone street. —
W. S. P.]

Page 64. — Edward Mann. " In the name of God,
Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all people,
that I, Edward Mann, of the County of Kent, in Eng-
land, Chirui-geon's mate on board her Majesty's Ship,
the "Jersey," Captain Robert Stephens, Commander,
no^v riding in the Rhode of New York, being very
sick and weak." I bequeath to Stephen Mildman all
my wearing ap])arell. 1 give all my wages, now due
on board her Majesty's ship, the "Jersey," to be im-
ployed for the defraying of my funeral expenses. I
leave to my well beloved sister, Martha Mann, all my
real estate in the Island of Sheppey, in Kent, and she is
to pay to my younger brother, John Mann, £100. I
appoint my trust)^ fiiend, Christopher Denne, executor.

Dated September 4, 1702. I give my books, sword,
and other things to Christophei- Denne.

Witnesses, John Bulkely, Thomas Simons, Abraham

354 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 7.

Gouvei'iieiir. Proved, December 16, 1702, before
John Bridges.

Page 65. — Letters of administration granted to
Samuel Bayard, principal creditor, on estate of Ste-
phen Mahoult, November 17, 1702. Inventory re-
turned May 17, 1703.

Letters of administration granted to Thomas Clarke,
of Brookhaven, upon the goods, etc., of his sister,
Rachel Graham, deceased, and inventory returned
July 10, 1707.

Letters of administration granted to Patrick Crum-
ford. upon the goods, etc., of John Boyle, December
10, 1702. Inventory retui-ned June 30, 1703.

Letters of administration granted to Elizabeth
Bulkly upon goods, etc., of John Bulkly, her husband,
deceased, November 19, 1702. Inventory returned
May 19, 1703.

Marriage License granted to William Smith and
SusANAH Minvielle, December 22, 1702.

Jacob Rottier. " In the name of God, Amen. I,
Jacob Rottier, of New York, mariner." I leave all my
estate to my loving wife, Jahiel Rottier, to be divided
between her and. Mary Nawdine and Elias Nawdine,
the son and daughter of my said wife, and Jacob
Rottier, son of my said wife and me. My wife to
have one third, and the childi'en the rest.

Dated November 23, 170l>. Witnesses, P. Peirot,
P. Boutiton, G. Goudineau. Proved, December 8,
1702.

Pao-e 66. — Symon Jansen Romeyn. In the name
of God, Amen. I, Symon Jansen Romeyn, of the city
of New York, Gentleman, being in good health do

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 355

make this, my last will and testament. I leave to the
Dutch Reformed Church, ^65. All the rest of my es-
tate I leave to my wife, Sophia Homey n, " And if it
should happen that God did take my said wife out of
this vain World befoi-e me," then I leave it to my
wife's nearest relations. Makes his wife executor.

Dated October 3, 1 702. Witnesses, Johanes Viell,
Johanes Van Vorst, Jan Jansen. Proved, November
21, 1702.

Page 68. — Samuel Maynard. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Samuel Maynard, now of the city of New
Yoi'k, glover, being in tolerable health. '' I bequeath
my body to the earth to )>e decently buried, if it may
be, in ye Dutch Church in New York." I leave to my
dAiUghter Margaret, now wife of Charles Lodowyck, £3.
To my daughter Johanna, wife of Johanes D'Honneur,
£3. An inventory is to be made of all my goods, and
given to my wife Amitie for life, and then to my tw^o
daughters. If they should die, then to my two
brothers, Christopher and Thomas Maynard, living at
Utrecht in the Netherlands.

Dated November 11, 1695. I make my wife and
my son in la^v, Charles Lodowyck, and ray cousin, Jan
Harperdingh, executors.

Witnesses, William Teller, Tliomas Noel, Gustavus
Home. Proved, November 18, 1702, and Jan Harper-
dingh confirmed as executoi".

Page 69. — Peter Jacobs Maritjs. "In the name of
God, Amen, this 7 day of July, 1701. I, Peter Jacobs
Marius, of the city of New York, merchant, being of
sound and perfect memory." " My body, in hope of a
joy full Resurrection, I commit to the earth to be buried
in such place and in such decent manner as my execu-
tors shall think fit." Whereas I have before the decease
of my beloved wife Maria Peterse, as ^vell as since her
decease, sent over into Holland a considerable part of
my estate which doth there still remain, 1 will that the

856 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

same be put into the banks in the city of Hoorne, for
the use of my two sisters, Bii-gie Marius and Margarita
Marius, and shall remain there daring their lives.
Upon the death of my sister Birgie Marius, then one
half is to be divided between the two children of my
sister Margarita Marius, viz., Aechie Jans Bruyn and
Jacob Marius Groen. After the death of my sister
Margarita, the remainder is also to be divided be-
tween them. My will is that out of the property I
have here in New Yoi-k, there shall be paid to the re-
lations of my wife, Maria Petei'se Beeke, so much
money as I have sent over to Holland. Accounting f)
guilders of this country for 1 guilder Holland money,
the same to be divided as follows: ^ to Francis Salis-
Iniry, Mary Salisl)ury, Aliace Van Dyke, and Elizabeth
Van Dyke, the children of Elizabeth Bradshaw, de-
ceased, equally ; f to the use of Cornells Peterse
Beeke lor life and then to his children ; -i- to the chil-
dren of Cornelia, late wife of Jacobus De Hart, viz.,
Elizabeth, Baltus, and Catharine De Hart; -^ to the
three children of Wm. Beeke, Altie, Tilleman and
Deborah; f to Anna and Petei', children of Deborah,
late wife of Warner Wessels. Of all the rest of es-
tate, one half is to go to my loving cousin Jacob
Marius, and one half to my wife's relations. Makes
Tennis De Kay, baker, Johanes Kip, brewer, and Jacob
Marius Groen, silversmith, executors.

Witnesses, P. Le Grand, Jacobus Cornellison, John
Tudor.

Codicil, September 16, 1702, makes Major Brant
Schuyler another executor. Witnesses, Robert Shelton,
Wilhelminus Van Niewenhusen, Balthazer De Hart.
Proved, December 11, 1702. Samuel Bayard and Peter
Wessels appointed administrators in trust.

Page 73. — Jonathan Pkovoost. " In the name of
God, Amen. AVhereas I, Jonathan Provoost, of the
city of New York, considering the cei-tainty of death,
and the uncertainty of the hour." I appoint for my

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8ole and universal heir my lawful and loving wife
Katharine Provoost, and leave her all houses, lionds,
and goods daring her life. I leave to my eldest son,
David Provoost, £10. To John Van der Meulin, the son
of my wife by her former husband, Frans Jansen Van
der Menlin, £5. I leave to my childi'en, Margareta,
Katharine, David, Maria and Elizabeth, and also to
John Van der Meulin two thirds of my estate if my
^vife should remarry, and one third to my wife.

Dated March 5, 170^. Witnesses, Garnitt Harden-
l)urg, Johanes Van der Water, Jr., Angeltie Van der
Water. Proved, December 30, 1702.

Page 75. — Abraham Lutine. " Richmond County,
December ye 2, 1702. I, Abraham Lutine, being in
perfect memory, Praised be God for it." I give to my
loving wife, Ann Lutine, one lot of land whereon I now
live, joining to Isaac Bellin, with all the rights thereto
belonging. I give to John Asking, Jr., my sister's son,
one lot of land being near ye Isenberg, ^vith all the
rights thereto belonging. I leave all my lands in East
New Jersey to the children of my two sisters, Mary
and Hester. I leave to my loving mother £2. I leave
to John Asking, Jr., two horses, and to Abraham
Crocheran, son as John Crocheran, one cow. JVIakes
his wife executor.

Witnesses, John Still well, David De Bon liepos.
Proved, December 22, 1702.

Page 76. — Tyman" Van Borsum. " In the name of
God, Amen, this 22 day of July, 1702. I, Tyman Van
Borsum, of New York, cordvvaiuer, make this my last
will." I leave to my wife Gritie all my estate during
widowhood. If she should marry, then a true in-
ventory to be made, and she is to have one half, and
my daughter Margareta, wife of Cornelius Law, shall
have the other half. Mentions " my two brothers and
sisters," Janatie, wife of Peter Adolph, and Anette,
wife of Andrew Brestede ;" mentions " children of my

358 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

brother Hendrick Van Borsum," and " the children of
my brother, Barent Van Borsum ;" mentions " the chil-
dren of my two brothers and sisters, viz., Egbert Her-
mans, John Hermans, and the children of Geesie, late
wife of Claas Jansen Van Heyninge, and the children
of Willimentie, late wife of Geritt Snedicor. Leaves
a contingent remainder to "the widower of my
daughter, whether it be Cornelius Low or any other
husband." Makes his wife executor, and after her de-
cease "my two brothers in law, Peter Adolph and
Eo-bert Hermans.''

Witnesses, George Norton, Jacob Turpe, Ji'., Jacob
Thibon. Proved, January 4, 170|.

Page 79. — Peter Biyon. " In the name of God,
Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all to whom
these piesents may come, that I, Peter Biyon, of the
County of Bichmond." I leave to my wife Perize,
£10, and also £15 per annum for life, as agreed by an
ante nuptial contract. I also leave her the use of all
household stuff. I leave to my eldest son, Isaac Biyon,
£25 for his birth right. I leave to the two children
of my son Jacob, deceased, £50 each, I having suf-
ficiently done for their father in his life time. I leave
to the four sons of my daughter Catherine, by her hus-
band, Bichai'd Curtis, a certain ti'act of land adjoining
to Daniel Lake, in the County of Bichmond, being 84
acres, to be equally divided. I having paid a certain
mortgage of £125 to Paul Richards, which he had
upon a certain piece of land belonging to Nicholas
Lai'gillier, deceased, the husband of my daughter
Frances, who is since inter-married with John Morgan,
which piece of land lyeth in Richmond County, where-
by the title is devolved u])on me. And whereas
Nicholas, the son and heii* of said Ni(rholas Lai'gillier,
is heir to his estate, whom I had specially provided
for on the marriage of my daughter Fj"ances, my said
daughter is to enjoy the benefit of the same till the
said Nicholas shall come of age, and he shall pay

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£125 to the children of his mother, whether by his
own father or of John Morgan. I leave the rest of
my estate to my son, Isaac Biyon, and to the children
of my daughter Maria, wife of Ai^nt Prall, who is
deceased, Martha, wife of Thomas Stillwell, Chris-
tence, wife of Abraham Marlet, Catherine, wife of
Kichard Curtis, and Frances, wife of John Morgan.
Makes Abiaham Gouverneur, Jacques Pouillon, and
Jasper Nissepat, executors.

Dated September 11, 1699. Witnesses, Nicholas
Jamaine, Jacob Thibon. Proved in New York, Janu-
ary 6, 1 702.

Page 82. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
Genei'al, etc. Whereas Johanes Van Cortlandt has
latel)^ died intestate, Lettei's of administration are
granted to his mother, Gertrude Van Cortland t; his
widow Anne having renounced the administratorship,
December 12, 1702.

Letters of administration are granted to William
Teller upon the estate of his In'other-in-law, Johans
KiERSTEDE, chirurgeon, and his wife Ann, late de-
ceased, wdio left three sons, Hans, aged 10; Samuel,
aged 7 ; and Johanes, aged 3. January 9, 1702.

Page 83. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whei-eas Peter Galloway died intes-
tate, leaving one daughter, Hannah Galloway, aged 9
months. Letters of administration are granted Isbell
Rottier, widow, her next relation, June 20, 1702. En-
tered in the Secretary's Office for me.

Daniel Honan, Sec.

Page 84. — Benjamin Blagge. " In the name of
God, Amen. Know all men who shall see this present
instrument, that I, Benjamin Blagge, of the city of
New York, mariner, being in perfect health, but know-
ing the weakness of mankind and the frailty of this

360 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

life." Makes bis wife Judith, sole executor. If she
marry again, then she is to have one half of the estate,
and the other half to my children, Edward, Samuel,
and Mary.

Dated June 6, 1695. Witnesses, Jacobus Kip, Jesse
Kip, G. Van Inburgli. Proved, December 31, 1702,
and Edward Blagge is appointed administrator and
guardian of his brother, Samuel Blagge, the widow,
Judith Blagge, having died without having proved the
will. Entered in the Secretary's Office.

Daniel Honan, Sec.

Page 86. — Letters of administration granted upon
the estate of Henry Tregona, of the Island of Jamaica,
to John Borrowe, principal creditor, June 28, 1703.

[Document in Latin language.] License of Heniy,
Lord Bishop of London, to Rev. John Bartow, to per-
form all ecclesiastical and ministerial duties in the
Province of New York. Dated June 22, 1702.

Henry, by Divine permission, Lord Bishop of Lon-
don, to all to whom these presents shall or may con-
cern ; health in our Lord God Everlasting. Whei'eas
by virtue of an Act of Parliament, made in ye first year
of the reign of our Sovereign Lord and Lady King
William and Queen Mary, entituled. An act for ye
abrogating of ye oaths of Supremacy and allegiance,
and appointing other oaths. It is provided and en-
acted, that every person at his 'or their respective
admission to be incumbent in any Ecclesiastical Pro-
motion or Dignity in ye Church of England, shall
subscribe and declare before his Oi'dinary in manner
and form as in ye said Act is contained. Now know
ye that on ye clay of ye date hei'eof, did personally
appear before me, John Bartow, clei'k, to be admitted
to ye ministerial functions in ye Province of New York
in America, and subscribed as followeth as by the said
Act is required. 1, John. Bartow, clerke, declare that

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 361

I will conform to ye Liturgy of the Church of Eng-
land, as it is now by Law established. Li Witness
whereof we have caused our seal manual to be affixed
to these presents. Dated the 2 2d day of the month
of June, in ye year of our Lord 1702, and in the 27th
year of our Translation.

[Mandate of Lord Cornbury in Latin.] To all Rec-
tors, C'haplains, Curates and ministers, and to Caleb
Heathcote, Henry Hunt and Josiali Hunt, Church
Wardens of the Parish of Westchester, Eastchester,
Yonkers, and Manor of Pelham, commanding them to
induct the Rev. John Bartow, as Rector in the said
Parish, now vacant, and to put him in possession of
the Rectory, Glebe, and Church property. Given un-
der the Prerogative seal of this Province, November 9,
1702. Cornbury.

[Latin.] By virtue of the above written mandate, and
in the presence of Hugh Farquhar and Thomas Hunt,
Joseph Haviland, Daniel Clark, and Edward Collier.
We William Yesey, Clergyman, and Josiah Hunt,
C'hurch Warden of the Parish of Westchester and
Eastchester, have inducted the Rev. John Bartow, in
the Parish Church of Eastchestei', AYestchester, Yon-
kers, and Manor of Pelham, and put him in possession
of the Rectory, Glebe, and Parish property. Li Tes-
timony whereof we had subscribed these Presents,
December 6, 1702.

We whose names are underwritten, doe certiiie and
declare, that on Sunday the 6 day of Decemljer, anno
Domini 1702, John Bartow, Clerk, after his induc-
tion, did in the Paiish Church of Westchester, I'ead
the morning and evening service, according to the
exact form by Act of Parliament prescribed, and im-
mediately after the reading of ye aforesaid service did
declare his unfeigned assent and consent to ail con-
tained and prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer,
as the Law in such cases dii'ects, before ye Congrega-

362 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 7.

tioii on tlie said day assembled, and also did read ye
books of ye 39 Articles of the Church of England,
with the ratification. And immediately after ye read-
ing of ye aforesaid Articles and Ratification before the
Congregation, did declare, at the above said time and
place, his unfeigned assent and consent to them, and to
all things therein contained. In Testimony whei-eof
we who were present have hereunto subscribed our
names this 6th day of December anno Dom., 1702.
William Vesey, Joseph Haviland, Edward Collier,
Thomas Hunt, Hugh Farquhar, William Willett,
Josiah Hunt, John Williams.

Page 88. — Lettei-s of administration upon the estate
of Thomas Lambertse, late of Bedford upon Long
Island, Granted to his daughter and sole heir at law,
Elizabeth Vanderhave, and her husband Cornells Van-
derhave, February 5, 17Uf.

Anne, by the Grace of God, of England, Scotland,
France and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, etc.
To all to whom these pi'esents shall come, Sendeth
Greeting. Whereas upon the examination and tryall of
John Laurence, late of Jamaica, in Queens County, be-
ing personally brouglit before Our right trusty and right
well beloved, cousin Edward, Lord Viscount Cornbury,
Ca])tain-General and Governor-in-chiefe of our Province
of New York, he, the said John Laui-ence was legally
proved to l')e Lunatick and non compos mentis. Where-
fore Thomas Laurence, of Flushing, in Queens County,
Gentleman, brother to the said John Laurence, and
William Smith, Esq., an alderman of our city of New
York, intermarried with Susanah, the sister of the said
John Laurence, by their humble request, petitioned
to our said Captain-Genei-al and Governor-in-Chief,
did beg the guardianship of the said Lunatick, during
his life, or during his lunacy. And We being willing
to consent, Know ye. That we have granted unto the
said Thomas Laurence and William Smith, the guar-

• - ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 3(j3

dianship of the said John Laurence, etc. In Witness
whereof we have caused the seal of our said Province
to be hei'eunto affixed. Witness our Right Trusty and
light well beloved cousin, Edward, Viscount Cornbury,
our Captain-General and Governor, etc. Done at oui*
Fort in New York, February 20, in the first year of
our Reigne, 1702. Daniel Honan, Secretary.

Whereas Robert Stapleton, late Commander of her
majesties Ship " Jersey," has lately died intestate.
Letters of administration are granted to Captain
George Rogers, in Trust for Jane Stapleton, . the
widow, March 5, 1702.

Page 89. — Marriage license granted to John Ciju-
GER and Mary Cuyler, March 2, 170|.

Whereas Judah Samuel of New York, lately died
intestate, leaving behind him one son Isaac Samuel,
aged 2 years. Letters of administration are granted
to Moses Levy, February 20, 170|.

Page 90. — Whereas Margaret Duncan, lately died
intestate, Lettei's of administration are granted to her
son-in-law Joseph Latham, ship carpenter. March 8,
170|.

Page 91. — Letters of administration are granted to
William Hodge of New York, merchant, and husband
of the eldest daughter of Mary Masters, widow,
deceased, upon the estate of said Mary Masters.
September 5, 1703.

Ralph Shirer. The Last will of Ralj:>h Shirei*. I,
being of sound mind and Judgment, do deliver up my
soul to God Almighty, and what money, wages,
clothes, goods or anything else belongs to me on board
her Majesty's ship "Jersey," and elsewhere, I freely
give and dispose to Gardiner Bj-ooks to him and his

364 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

heirs. This I leave as my last will. To which I set
my hand and seal in New York, October 4, 1702.
Witness, Henry Roberts. Proved, January 16,

irof.

Page 92. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Abraham DeLanoy, lately
died, leaving behind him his last will, and appointing
his wife Cornelia sole executrix, and Gerald Beek-
nian and Geri'itt Duyckinck tutoi's to his children.
Which said Cornelia lately died intestate, without
having proved the will. Upon the petition of Evert
Duyckinck, sou in law" of said Abraham DeLanoy and
Cornelia, his wife, and Mary DeLanoy the eldest
daughter, and the rest of the children ; the said Gerald
Beekman and Evert Duyckinck are appointed admin-
istrators. Gerritt Duyckinck having renounced the
same. Dated March 5, 170|.

Page 93. — Anna Cuyler. " In the name of God,
Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all ])eople,
that I, Anna Cuylei', widow of Henry Cuyler, late of
this city, merchant, being at the present time of sound
memoi'y, although very sick and weak." All the arti-
cles, clauses, and legacies, in the will of my late hus-
band, and provisions established by my late husband in
his will, are to l)e fully performed, bearing date March
21, 16;)0, written by my said husband and signed in
presence of Geritt Duyckinck and Peter De Mill, and
written in Low Dutch language, and on which I
obtained letters of administration, November 17, 1690.
Before any division is made of ray estate, my execu-
tors are to pay to my daughter Mary, j6100, and the
sura of £120 to my daughter Eve. It being my
custom to give so much to each of my daughtei's at
their marriage for their wedding apparell, which they
have had. All the rest of ray estate, real and per-
sonal, is to be divided among my children in eight
equal parts, my son Johanes is to have one share pro-

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vided lie signifies his approval of the will of his
father, but if he does not do so, he is to be excluded.
And one share to each of my childien, Abraham,
Henry, Sarah, wife of Peter Van Brugh, Delia, wife
of Johanes Grov^endyke, Rachel, wnfe of Myndert
Schuyler, Mary and Eve. I make my sons, Johanes
and AV^raham, and my son in law, Peter Van Brugh,
Johanes Grovendyke and Myndert Schuyler and my
daughter Mary, executors.

Dated in New York, July 3, 1702. Witnesses,
David Pi'ovoost, Isaac De Reimer, Abraham Gouver-
neur. Proved, March 18, iVOf, and the above execu-
tors confirmed.

Pag^e 95. — Marriao;e license 2;ranted to Richakd
AYiLLETT and Franc j:s Dervall, March 30, l^Of.

Marriage license granted to Augustine Graha^i
and Jane Chiswell, April 8, 1703.

Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-Genei'al, etc.
Know ye that at New York, the 5 day of March,
1703, before John Bridges, LL.D., Robert Pudding-
ton, aged 18, son of Elias Puddington, deceased, did
choose Charles Sleigh to be his guardian.

At the same time William Huddlestone, Gent., and
Peter Ryckman, tailor, Avere chosen guardians of
Cornelise Segerse, aged 15, son of Seger Cornelise
then of New York, April 2, 1703.

Page 96. — Richard Curtis, "Richmond County,
August 15, 1702, the last will of Richard Curtis, being
sicke." I leave to my wife Catharine, my dwelling
house and 40 acres of land next adjoining, for hei- life,
and then to go to my two sons, John and Joshua.
The other 40 acres of my land, I give to my sons,
Samuel and Isaac. I give one half of the remainder of
my estate to my wife to bring up my younger chil-

366 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

(li-en, and the other half to all my children. Makes
his wife executor.

Witnesses, John Stillwell, Stoeffel Van Saut.
Proved, April 12, 1703.

Page 97. — Samuel Burt. In the name of God,
Amen, this 21 day of August, 1702. J, Samuel Burt,
of New York, merchant, being very sick, do make this
my last will. After the payment of all debts, I leave
the rest of my estate to my loving wife and children.
My son John is to have £20 more than the rest. My
executors have full power to sell my house in which I
now live. Makes his wife, Captain William Morris
and James Emott, executors.

Witnesses, David Law, Sarah Lloyd, Daniel Butts.
Proved, February 11, l702.

Page 98. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whei'eas Jacob Coristellisen Van Oos-
TEN lately died intestate, Letters of administration are
granted to Aeltie Cornellisen Van Oosten, his widow,
April 20, 1703.

Page 99. — Samuel Bradley. " In the name of the
Lord, Amen. This 5 day of July in ye year of our
Lord 1693, I, Samuel Bradley, of the city of New
York, merchant, being at present in good health and
being now bound on a voyage beyond the sea."
" Whereas my loving brother in law, Captain William
Kidd, hath been very careful of me, and hath likewise
for my encouragement, now in my minority, at my de-
sire and request, advanced and paid unto me ye sum
of £140, current money of New York, wdiich I now
employ in trade and merchandize. For and in consid-
eration of his so great love unto me, as well as in rec-
ompense and in full satisfaction of ye said sum of
money, advanced as aforesaid, I do give and bequeath
unto my said loving brother in law Captain William
Kidd, his heirs and assigns for ever, All that my one

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 367

half of one certain toft or lot of Ground numbered with
the number 6. Situate, lying, and being within ye city
of New York, in ye street commonly called and known
by ye name of ye Dock street. And likewise all that
my one half of a certain messuage or dwelling house and
lot lying and being in ye street commonly called by ye
name of ye Wall street. And also that my lot or Toft
of ground in ye new street, without ye gate of ye said
city, called King street. I will that all my goods and
chattels be equally divided into three parts, amongst
my loving fathei', Samuel Bradley, my brother in law,
William Kidd, and my loving brother, Heniy Bradley.
And lastly I constitute and appoint my said brother in
law, Captain William Kidd, to be executor.

Witnesses, Richard Jones, William Morris, Jacol)
Mayle, James Graham.

Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-General and
Governor, etc. Whereas Samijp:l Bradley, New York,
merchant, lately died, leaving behind him his last will,
therein declaring his brother in law, William Kidd,
sole executor, who died without having proved the said
will. And whereas Sarah Kidd, widow and relict of
William Kidd, and sister to ye said Samuel Bradley,
hath prayed for the administration, The same is grant-
ed, April 13, 1703, and the said Sarah Kidd is sworn
as executrix.

Page 101. — AVhereas William Play, mariner, lately
died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to
his eldest son, Henry Play, April 29, 1703.

Page 102. — Henry Jourdaine. " In the name of
God, Amen. I, Henry Jourdaine, mariner, being sick."
I bequeath absolutely all my estate to my dear wife
Elizabeth and her children, but to l^e entirely at her
disposal. And all the wages and commissions that
shall come to me from the Ship " Dolphin." Likewise
a bulk of gold containing 10 ounces 8 penr.y weights.
Likewise 61 elephants teeth, marked H. J. All which

368 ABSTllACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 7.

is in ye Ship " Dolphin." I desire that Mr. Stephens
may receive my goods, etc., and send it to my dear wife
who lives in New York, by ray son in law Alexander
Woodruff. I leave to each of my children 1 ounce of
gold, as their mother shall think fit.

Dated June 25, 1702. Witnesses, George Stephens,
mate, Samuel Francis, surgeon. Proved, April 13,
1703.

Whereas Henry Jouudaine lately died at sea, Let-
ters of administration are granted to his wife Eliza-
beth, April 13, 1703.

Page 103. — KoBERT Sanders. " In the name of
God, Amen, this 21 day of September, 1702. I, Kol)-
ert Sanders, of New York, merchant, being in health.''
I leave to my eldest son Thomas Sanders 50 shillings
in full of ye pretence he might have as being my eld-
est son and heir at law. I leave to my wife Elsie, all
houses, lands, and Plantations, with full power to sell
the same, and to give to the children as she may think
best.

Witnesses, Abraham Vande water, Dirck Ten Eyck.
Proved, May 1, 1703.

Page 105. — Carsten Luersen, Jr. "In the name
of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest to all Peo-
ple, that i, Carsten Luersen, Jr., of the city of Ne\v
York, mariner, being at this present very sick and
weak." I leave to my eldest son Carsten, the sum of
£10, by reason of his birthright, when he shall be of
age or married. All the rest of his estate is left to his
wife Petronella, during her widowhood, but if she mar-
ries then one half is to be oriven to the children. Makes
his wife and his fathei", Carsten Luersen, and his father
in law, Abraham Vanderheuile, and Albert Clock, ex-
ecutors.

Dated August 16, 1702. Witnesses, Matthys Bock-
hols, James Wright, Cornelius Exveen, Abraham Gon-
verneur. Proved, April 29, 1703.

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Page 107. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Ferdinatstdo Wamsley lately
died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to
Joseph Billot, as principal creditor, May 7, 1703.

Page 108. — Petounella Luersens. " In the name
of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all
people that I, Petronella Luersens, widow of Carsten
Luerson Jr., deceased, being at this present time very
sickly." I leave one half of my estate to my dear and
well beloved father, Abraham Vanderheuill, and to
my brothers, Johanes and Hendrick Vanderheuill,
and my sisters Elizabeth, wife of Captain Martin
Clock, Catharine, w^ife of Albert Clock, Maria, wnfe of
Peter De Mill, and Femitie, wife of Benjamin Wyn-
coop, in equal shai-es. The other half I leave to my
father in law, Cai'sten Luersen, Sr., and my sister in
law Maria, wife of Johanes Van der Spiegel, Anna,

wife of John Old worthy, Aeltie, wife of Lassenby,

Beeltie, wife of Albert De Vries, and Gertruy Luer-
sen, equally. I make my father, Abraham Vander-
heuill, and my father in law, Carsten Luersen, execu-
tors.

Dated August 23, 1702. Witnesses, Abraham
Staats, Hendrick Van der Spiegel, Robert Morris.

Page 109. — Marriage license granted to Thomas
Still WELL and Ellice Tiirogmorton, April 9, 1703.

Frederick Phillipse. In the name of God, Amen.
I, Frederick Flipse, of ye city of New York, being in
health of body and of sound and perfect memory, do
make and declare this to be my last will and testa-
ment. I order my body to be interred at my burial
place at ye upper mill, with such chai-ges and in such
decent manner as to my executors shall seem most con-
venient. I give to Frederick Flipse, my grand son,
born in Barbadoes, ye only son of Philip, my eldest
son, late deceased, ye follo\ving houses and tenements

370 • AB3TEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 7.

in ye city of New York, to wit: That dwelling house
with ye appurtenances I now live in, with ye house
called ye Boulting house, as also the house next door
to ye said dwelling house, and the ground adjoining so
far as ye lean to stands, and so far as ye gable end of
ye old kitchen and ye fence of the widow J)e Kay.
And also a ware liouse called ye middle ware house,
and ye land behind it, ye breadth of ye said ware
house towai'ds ye New street, and to extend in length
to ye Broad street, ye same ground being there in
breadth bet^veen ye Cooper's house and ye ground of
Isaac Kip. And all those two dwelling houses and
lots of ground lying and being near ye Old Stadt
House, at present in ye tenure of Mr. (Jaree and Mi-.
Droillet. And also all those lands, houses, and heredit-
aments in the County of Westchester, to wit, that
land called Papai-iniman, with the meadows and the
bridge and the toll, and all the right and title which I
have to the same. And all those lands and meadows
called the Jonckei's Plantations, with all the houses,
mills, orcliards, etc., within tiie Patent. As also a piece
of land in the Mile Square, by me lately bought of
Michael Howden. And all that tract or piece of land
extending from the Jonckers Plantation or Patent to a
creek called by ye Indians Wysquaqua, and by the
Christians Williams Portuguese Ci'.eek, and from thence
according to ye course of ye creek into ye woods to the
head of the sarue, and thence on an east line to the creek
called the Jonckers Creek, and thence to continue the
same course to Broncks Kiver, and as far as my right
extends. Also one half of my meadow lying at Tap-
pan with the appurtenances to the same. To him, the
said Fi'ederick Flipse, my grand son, and ye heirs male
of his body lawfully to be begotten. I also leave to
my grand son Fi-ederick, besides the negroes and the
Jonckers Plantation, a negro called Harry with his
wife and child, and two negroes called Peter and Wan,
and the boat called the '' Joncker," with all pertaining
to it, and one half of all the cotton, etc., at the Planta-

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tioii at ye up]:)er niilb, and one quarter of all ships,
plate goods, mei'chandizes, etc. These hinds are given
to him with this restriction, that it is in lieu of the
tract of land called Cinquesingh, purchased by me and
intended to be given to his father, ray eldest son.

I give to my son, Adolphus Flypse, ye folk)wing
houses and tenements in ye city of New York, to wdt,
that house and gi'ound that Isaac Marquis at present
lives in, with all the rights to me belonging. And a
house in Stone street next Isaac De Forrests, and so
far as my right extends. Also a house and lot of
ground over against the house I now liv^e in, stretching
in breadth to the house of An tie Goessens, and in
length to the house of Mi-. Anthonv Brockholst. And
also a house and lot of ground lying in ye Broad
street by ye ground of Jacobus Kip, with a ware
house in ye INew street and the land between both
from one street to the other. Also those lands, tene-
ments, and hereditaments in ye County of Westchestei*,
to wit, all that tract of land lying at ye upper mills,
beginning at a creek, called V)y the Indians Wysquaqua
and by the Christians William Portuguese Creek,
being the bounds of the land given to my grand son,
and so running up Hudson Kiver to ye creek called
Wegehandigh, whereon are two gi'ist mills, and from
thence along the river to a creek called Kichtawam or
Croton River, and so along the river or creek, accord-
ing to ye Patent, and thence on an east line as far as
the Bronx Kiver, thence to the head of Bronx River,
and along Bronx River to the lands devised to my
grandson Frederick Flipse. Also one half of a saw
mill at Mamaroneck, late by me purchased of Dr.
Selinus. And one half of the meadow at Tappan, by
me purchased of J)v. George Lockhart. And all that
piece of meadow on the north side of Tappan creek,
as expressed in the Patent, together with all houses,
mills, etc., to him and liis heii's male. Also certain
negroes (14 in all), and one half of the cattle, etc., at
the upper mills. And a large boat called ye '' Unity,"

372 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 7.

by me bought of Jau Desmorety. I leave to my eld
est daughter Eva, wife of Jacobus Van Cortlandt, all
that house and ground with the appurtenances in ye
city of New York where they at present live, with all
rights. Also a lot of ground in ye New street, to the
soutli of the old ware house. And one quai'ter of all
ships, plate goods, etc., to her during her life, and then
to her second son. Also a certain mortgage of Dr.
Henricus Selinus, upon ye lands of John liichbell, de-
ceased, twenty miles into ye woods, but not to extend
over Bronx Kiver into any lands given to my grand
son. I give to my daughter Anatje, wife of Philli})
French, the house and ground in New York where they
at present live. Also the old Avare house and ground
thereto belonging lying in the New street. And all
ray estate of land in the County of Berghen in East
New Jersey, to wit, a house lot in the village of Ber-
gen, a large garden, a Plantation of 15 acres, with 8
morgen or 16 acres of meadow with the right in the
undivided wood land of two fai'ms and the Plantation.
And all my lands in the County of Ulster, to wit, a
piece of land at Mombachus, containing 290 acres. A
piece of land at Koundout creek, mortgaged to me by
John Ward, counting 700 acres. I also leave to her,
after my wife's decease, that lot of ground and appur-
tenances in New York extending from ye Bi'oadway
to ye New street, lying between the ground lot of
Robert White and the ground of William the Clock-
luyer. Also one quarter of all ships, goods, etc., to her
during her life and then to her second son, and for
lack of such to her son Philip French. I bequeath to
my dear wife, Catharine Flipse, .£50 per annum, and
she shall continue to remain in the house I now live
in, and shall receive the money I have engaged and
promised her according to oui' agreement upon our
marriage. And also the use during her life of that
lot extending from ye Bi-oadway to New street, lying
between the ground lots of liobert White and Will-
liam the Clockluyer, and she is to have the guardian-

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 37;^

ship of my grand son Frederick Flipse until he is of
as^e.

I make my son Adolphus, my son in law, Jacobus
Van Cortlandt, executors.

Dated October 26, 1700. Frederick Flipse.

Witnesses, Isaac De Forrest, Olof Van Cortlandt,
Philip Van Coi'tlandt, AVm. Nicoll. Proved, before
Lord Cornbury, Deceml)er 9, 1702.

[Note. — Frederick Flipse (or Phillipse, as his de-
scendants spelled the name) was the wealthiest man in
New York in his time. The large tract of land in
Westchester County was known as the Manor of Phil-
Jipsburgh. The burial ground at the upper mills,
where his remains still rest, is at Tarrytown, and the
church he built still remains. The houses and lots in
New York, " near the Old IStadt House," are now Nos.
65-67 Pearl street. They descended to his great grand-
son, Frederick Phillipse, and were confiscated after the
Revolution. The house where Frederick Flipse lived
was on the north corner of Stone street and Whitehall.
The " land of the widow De Kay " was on Whitehall
street, next north of his lot. The house left to Adol-
phus Flips, " that Isaac Marquise lives in," is No. 64
Pearl street. The house on Stone street, "next to
Isaac De Forest's," was next east of the house of Fred-
rick Flipse, on the north side of Stone street. The
Produce Exchange covers all these lots. The house
" over against the house I now live in," left to son
Adolphus, is the south corner of Stone street and
Whitehall. It was in after years the city residence of
Colonel Roger Morris and his Avife, Mary Phillipse.
Adolphus Flipse died without issue in 1749 and all his
lands went to his nephew, Frederick Phillipse. The
house and lot left to Eva Van Cortlandt is the west
corner of Coenties slip and Peai-l street. This lot and
house remained in the possession of her descendants to
recent years. In the i)ictures of the Old Stadt House
the house of Jacobus Van Cortlandt is distinctly seen.
The house and lot left to Anetje, wife of Philip French,

374 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

is on the south side of Pearl street, and next east of
the famons Fraiinces Tavern. The lot on Bi'oadway,
running through to New street, which was left to his
wife for life, and then to Anetje, wife of Phillip Frencli,
is a little north of Beaver street. The lots and ware-
houses on New street and Broad street are aljout half
way between Beaver street and Exchange place. — W.
S. P.]

Page 114. — Whereas Timothy Halstead, of Hemp-
stead, lately died intestate. Letters of administration
are granted to his eldest son, Timothy Halstead, May
19, 1703.

Page 115. — Whei'eas Peter Melott, of New York,
lately died intestate. Letters of administration are
granted to Benjamin Faneuil, in trust for his widow,
Mary Melott, May 22, 1703.

Page 116. — Whereas John Many, of New York, has
lately died intestate, Letters of administi'ation are
granted to Jane Many, widow. May 22, 1703.

Page 117. — John Pine. The last Avill and testa-
ment of John Pine, of Hempstead, February 21, 170|.
" I commit my body to the Dust, and my soul into the
hands of my merciful Pedeemer," and know all men,
that I, John Pine, confirm and make over all my estate
with the house and mill with all lands upon this neck,
commonly known by the name of Hick's Neck, with
all the appurtenances, to my wife, Abigail Pine, during
her life, "with this proviso and limitation that she mar-
ries not again," which if slie does I give her one third
of my movable estate. I give to my daughter, Mary
Pine, "one good cow and one third of my negro girls,
and one Iron kettle which I purchased this winter." I
will that my eldest son, Daniel Pine, go and possess all
my lands and meadows at Rockaway, tdl such time as
his younger brother comes of age, and then to be at his

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 375

own pleasure whether he will return hither or continue
in possession of the farm at Rockaway. I leave to my
wife, Abigail, a certain tract of land and meadow which
I bought of Adam Mott, of Hempstead, on Raynor's
Neck, to be sold by her for the repairing of my mill.
I leave to my son Daniel or John (whichever shall in-
herit the land at Rockaway), a certain tract of land,
15 acres on Raynor's Neck, jointly with my farm at
Rockaway. I leave to my wife, one half of a 22 acre
lot, lying on the north side of the Plains, to be sold by
her for the repairing of this house. 1 will that the 14
acres of land on Cow neck shall be exchanged for some
land adjoining to this my farm on Hick's Neck, but if
this cannot be done, then to remain as an appurtenance
to my farm at Rockaway. I give 1(5 acres of land at
a place called the old field, to the son who shall be heir
of this my land on Plick's Neck. I leave my rights
and privileges upon the Commons to my sons, Daniel
and John. I will that my 50 acres of land lying on
the east side of my mill pond be joined to my farm on
Hick's Neck, and possessed by the heir thereof. I
make my two brothers, James and William, executoi's.

Dated February 21, 170|. Witnesses, John Bulkely,
John Crum, Elizabeth Smith.

Queens Count}^ We doe hereby humbly certifie to
your excellency, that this day, at a Court of Common
Pleas, held at Jamaica, for Queens County, came John
Crum and Elizabeth Smith, Uvo of the witnesses, who,
being deposed upon the Holy Evangelists, did say that
they saw the within-mentioned John Pine, sign, seal,
and publish tlie same as his last will, etc.

Dated at Jamaica, this 20 day of May, 1703.
Thomas Willetts, Judge; Samuel Clows, Clerk. Con-
firmed by Lord Cornbury, May 31, 1703.

Page 119. — Daniel Pears all. "The last will and
Testament of Daniel Pearsall, of Hempstead. This be-
ing my last wnll, I, being very weak in body, but hav-
ing my perfect understanding, for w^hich I am thankful

376 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 7.

to God." I leave to my eldest son, Daniel Pearsall,
my dwelling bouse, and orchard by the same, and my
barn and the land joining to it. Also all that land
that lies northwest of my house near the Flax Pond,
excepting that which my brother Nathaniel is to have,
in lieu of a piece of ground that lies on the east side of
my house called the Little Oi'chard, which said Little
Orchard I give to my son John Pearsall, till he is of
a^e, and then it is to return to my son Daniel. I also
give to my son Daniel, the remaining part of my 100
acre lot (my brother Thomas Pearsall, having the
west half of it by a deed of gift), except ten rods in
breadth, the whole length of the lot to be taken ofP
the east side, and this part I give to my son John, and
I give to my son, John Pearsall, my 50 acres of land
joining on the east side of it with all the privilege
thereto belonging, and an equal part of my riglits
of Commons, proportional to his land. I give to my
sons, Daniel and John, all my rights of meadow in
the town of Hempstead. I give to Sarah Wilkins a
heifer. I leave all of my cattle to my iive daughters,
Ann Searing, Sarah Pearsall, Margery Pearsall, Jane
Peai'sall, and Emma Pearsall, and to each of them a
feather bed with furniture. "And concerning my
three little daughters, my wife disposed of two of
them to their two sisters before she died, and the third,
namely, Margery, I do likewise dispose of to my two
eldest daughters, desiring that as soon as it is conven-
ient, she may learue the treade of a Tayler." I make
my son in law, John Searing, and my cousin, Thomas
Pearsall, executors.

Dated this 29 day of the 2nd month, called April,

There is some remaining land on Cow neck, which
I authorize my executors to sell.

Witnesses, Isaac Smith, Samuel Denton. Nathaniel
Pearsall. Proved at Court of Common Pleas, at Ja-
maica, May 20, 1708.

Thomas Willett, Judge ; Samuel Clowes, Clerk.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 377

Page 122. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Hope Willis, late of Hemp-
stead, died intestate, letters of administration are
granted to his eldest son, June 4, 1703.

Page 123. — Letters of administration upon the estate
of SoLOMAN Symons, late of Hempstead, granted to
his eldest son, Soloman Symons, and to the widow,
Elizabeth Symons, June 4, 1703. An account to be
returned June 4, 1 704.

Edward, Earl of Cornbuiy, Captain-General, etc.
Whereas Edward Davis, late of London, lately de-
ceased intestate. Letters of administration are grant-
ed to Lancaster Symes as principal creditor. June 4,
1703.

Page 124. — Letters of administi'ation are granted to
John Halstead, Esq., principal creditor, upon the
estate of Robert Burges, late of New York, yeoman,
deceased. July 23, 1703.

Page 126.— Jak De Lameter. "In the name of
God, Amen. Upon the day and year underwritten,
appeared before me, Adrian Vermeuile, Clerk of the
Town of New Harlem, admitted by ye Honourable the
Mayors Court of New York, and in the presence of
the underwritten witnesses. John De Lameter, being
sick in bed." He makes his wife, Ruth Waldran,
"master and ruler" of all his goods during her life,
but she shall not mortgage or bring any incumbrance
upon it. The eldest son is to have one cow, one horse,
and £5, and then to have his share equally with the
other children (jiot 7ia?ued).

Dated October 25, 1702. Witnesses, Isaac De
Lameter, Johanes Waldron, Peter Oblinus. Proved,
before Lord Cornbury, September 9, 1703.

Page 128. — Marriage license granted to James Des-
BROssEs and Helena Gaudineau, October 18, 1703.

378 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LTBER 7.

Page 129. — Edward, Viscount Cornbuiy, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Jane Dewsbury, widow, of
Oyster Bay, lately died intestate. Letters of adminis-
tration are granted to William Bradford, printer, as
principal creditor. October 18, 1703.

Page 130. — Lewis Kivard. "Li the name of God,
Amen, this 31 day of Augusc, 1703. I, Lewis Rivard,
of New York, ship carpenter, being sick." I leave all
my goods and estate to my wife, Jane Rivard, " except
that my dear aiother, Mary Rivard, shall take to her-
self all she brought into the house, viz., her bed and
bedstead, 2 pewter dishes, a pair bellows, a pot hook,
and her clothes and linnens. And she shall have one
third of the price of two boats by me built when
sold." Makes his wife, Jane Rivard, executor.

Witnesses, Giles Gaudineau, Daniel Gallard, John
Crison, Eliza Chardovagne. Proved, before Lord
Corn1)ury, October 19, 1703.

Page 131. — Jacob Van Carstrant. "Li the name
of God, Amen, the 22 day of October, 1702. I, Jacob
Van Carstrant of New York, blacksmith." I leave to
my eldest son, Jacob Van Carsti-ant, £8, when he is of
age, in full satisfaction of the pretence which he might
otherwise have of being my eldest son or heii' at Jaw.
I leave to my wife Anatje full power to sell all houses
and tenements, and all moval)les and. household goods.
If she marries again, then she is to have one third, of
the estate and the children {iiot named) the other two
thirds. I make my loving friends, John Mead, Johanes
Le Graye, and Abraham Kettletas, executors.

Witnesses, Jan Van Hoorn, Joost Luersens, Theo-
dore Le Roy. Proved, October 19, 1703.

Page 133. — Whereas Thomas Heustis, butcher,
lately died intestate, Letters of administration are
granted to Elizabeth Kenny, of New York, widow, as
Principal creditor, October 26, 1703.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 379

Page 134. — Thomas Burroughs. "In the name of
God, Amen, this 18 day of August, 1703. I, Thomas
Burroughs, of 'New York, merchant, although sick of
body, yet of sound memoiy, I will that all debts be
paid, " and that the Funeral of my body be such as
shall beseem a Christian." I leave to my eldest son,
Thomas Burroughs, all my riglit, title, and interest in
and to a certain tract of land in Connecticut, at a
jDlace called Pequanack, which I ol)tained by a debt
from Stephen AVheeler, confirmed by Judgment of
Court. Also a certain lot of land at the side of Ches-
uut Hill, which I purchased of Jose])h Bursly. Also
two lots in the same place, one on the north side and
the other on the south side of the above lot, purchased
for me l)y Joseph Watkins. And also all my land at
Casco Bay. Also all my working tools belonging
properly to the Pewterers trade. 1 leave to my son,
Joel Burroughs, all my land at Quaspeck,* in the
County of Orange, and to my daughtei", Mary Bur-
roughs, as also my lot in the undivided lands. I leave
to my daughter Mary, all that certain lot of ground in
New York fronting to Crown street, bounded north
by the street, west by Temple street, south by Mr.
Nicholas Jamain, and east by Jacob Booley. In
length and breadth as by deed. I leave to Abigail
Taylor, my daughter in law, a large silver Tankard,
and a silver. cup marked A. T. and 12 silverspoons,
and a silver stand. Leaves to his wife two thii-ds of
personal property, and one third to the children.
Makes his ^vife Mary and his friends, Alderman
William Smith and Captain Richard Willett, ex-
ecutors, and each of them is to have £10 for his
trouble.

AYitnesses, John Shephai'd, Bartholomew Fieurt,
William Huddlestone. Proved, September 2, 1703.

[* Quaspeck is now Rockland Lake, in Rockland County. An extended
notice of this tract may be found in the history of Rockland County.]

330 ABSTKACTS OF ^^^LLS— LIBER 7,

Page 137. — Marriage license granted to Christopher
RousBY and Sarah Kidd, November 4, 1703.

[Note, — In the printed volume of marriage licenses
the name of Christopher Rousby is wrongly spelled.
Sarah Kidd was the widow of Captain William
Kidd.]

Page 138. — Marriage license granted to Roger
Brett and Catharine Rombout, November 25, 1703.

[Note. — Catharine Rombont was the only daughter
of Francis Rombout, who ^vas Mayor of New York in
1679. She inherited a veiy large estate at Fishkil],
called the Rombout Patent.]

Marriaoje license o-ranted to Nicholas Stillwell
and Elizabeth Cornell^ December 6, 1703.

John Smart. In the name of God, Amen, the 15
day of October, 1703. I, John Smart, of the city and
County of New York, mariner, being sick and weak.
1 give and bequeath to my loving brother, Robert
Smart, of Oyster River in New Hampshire, and to his
youngest son or youngest daughter, all my estate in
that Province movable or immovable, and also all I
have in New York.

I make my well beloved friends, Captain Lawi'ence
Reade and Thomas Adams, executors, and 1 leave to
each of them a gold ring of ,£3 value.

Witnesses, Peter Newkirk, John Braham, John Shep-
herd. Proved, December 20, l703.

Page 140. — Peter Newkirk. " In the name of God,
Amen. I, Peter Newkirk, of New York, sailmaker,
being in moderate perfect health." I leave all my es-
tate to my wife, Ann Newkirk, to maintain and bring
up the children. But if she marries again, then all the
estate is to be sold, and the money to be put into good
hands at interest, for the benefit of my wife and chil-
dren {not narmecT). Makes his wife Ann executrix.

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 381

Dated November 26, 1702. Witnesses, William
Whitney, Aert Aertsen, Thomas Biirioughs. Proved,
December 20, 1703.

Page 142. — Edward, Viscount Cornbiiry, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Sarah Lawrence, of Jamaica,
lately died intestate. Letters of Administration are
granted to her eldest son, Colonel Thomas Willetts.
December 6, 1703.

Page 143. — John Haine. In the name of God,
Amen, the 2nd of January, 1703. I, John Haine, of
New York, grocer, being sick and weak. I leave to
my wife, Jane Haine, a feather bed, curtains and val-
ences, 6 sheets and all else which properly belongs to
the same, together with all such other household stuff
as she had ^vhen we w^ere married, and which was left
to her by her foi'mer husband for life ; and then to my
daughter, Anna Haine, " now born, and to such other
child or children as are yet by God's assistance to be
born." Makes his wafe executor.

Witnesses, Kene Pejean, Isaac Gormer, Davis Richer.
Proved before Lord Cornbury, February 4, 1703.

Page 145.— Thomas Hawarden. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Ihomas Hawarden, of the city of New
York, merchant, being in perfect health. I leave all
houses, lands, and goods to my wife Katharine and her
heirs forever. Except as follows, viz., to my daughter
]\Largaret, £150, 12 silver forks, 12 silver spoons, and
my wife is to supply her with sufficient apparell, diet
and lodgfinof, until she is of aaj'e or married. tShe is also
to provide for Jane Vanquelon, alias Lefroy, widow of
Robert Vanqualon, alias Lefi'oy, late of the town of
Wood bridge, in East New Jersey, Gentleman, deceased,
a support and maintainance during her life, and cause
her to be decently buried.

Dated Decemjjer 12th, 1700. Witnesses, David
Viellie, Enoch Field, William Sharpas. Proved, Fel>-
ruary 17, 1703.

382 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Page 149. — Thomas Lawrence. "In the name of
God, Amen. Tlie last will and Testament of Thomas
Lawrence, of Newtown, in Queens County, upon Long
Island, being vseak in body but in senses and mem-
ory. I bequeath my soul into the hands of the Al-
mighty God who gave it. I give my body to the
earth from whence it came, to be buried in decent and
comely manner. I leave to my son, Thomas Lawrence,
that lot of ground which I bought of Hendrick John-
son, with all the hou-es and buildings thereto belong-
ing, with tlie great neck of land and meadow, and the
Island bounded with a creek ; I leave to my wife,
Mary Lawrence, one third of all my movable estate,
both within doors and without, and I leave all the
homespun cloth and yarns and lambswool at my wife's
disposing ; I leave to my son, Jonathan Lawrence,
that lot of land which was Samuel Joas, and the house
which he now lives in ; he paying to Elizabeth Saun-
ders eight pounds when she is eighteen years of age.
I leave to my sons William and Jonathan, that piece
of salt meadow, ^vdlich I bought of Robei't J^eacham,
equally between them. I leave to my son, Daniel
Lawrence, all my fi-esh meadow lying in Trains mea-
dow. I leave to my five sons all the rest of mj- lands,
meadows, and privileges equally, they paying all my
debts. I leave to my grand child, Elizabeth Saundei's,
two mares and two cows, three silver spoons, and her
mother's wearing clothes. I leave the rest of my
estate to the children of my four sons, Thomas, Will-
iam, John, and Jonathan. My wife Mary is to have
the privilege of my dwelling house during widow-
hood. I make my sons, Thomas and William, execu-
tors. \_Not dated.]

Witnesses, Content Titus, Jonathan Hazzard, Jere-
miah Burroughs.

February 2o, 1703. — Then appeared before me,
Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-General and
Governor in Chief, etc., Content Titus and Jonathan

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 383

Hazzarcl, two of tlie above -witnesses, and made oatli
that they saw the testatoi', Thomas Lawrence, sign
and seal the same, as his hist will, etc.

Page loO.- — Edward, Viscount Cornburv, etc.,
Whereas Daniel Naiiar, lately deceased intestate,
Letters of administi'ation are granted to Thomas
Roberts as principal creditor, this 5th day of May in
the year 1704.

Page 151. — Nathaniel Pearsall. The last will
and Testament of Nathaniel Pearsall of Hempstead,
made this twentieth day of the 8th month called Oc-
tober, 1708. I, being sick and weak of body, but
through God's mercy, my understanding sound, I
leave to my wife Martha, one third of all my movable
estate, except negroes. I leave to my sons, Thomas
and Samuel, all my lands and meadows, except one
piece of land lying on the north west of Herricks, to
be equally divided })etween them, my son Thomas to
have the better part, as shall be adjudged by the over-
seers of this will. My will is that the piece of land
lying in the north west side of Herricks, shall be sold
to pay for the laud at the Harbour, and if that land
will not fetch money, then my son Thomas shall, with
the consent of my ovei'seers, sell any land that I have
to pay for said land. My son Thomas, with the con-
sent of his mother and overseers, may exchange any
land I have, to Vu'ing it into better settlement. I leave
to my son Thomas, my great loose Coat. I leave to my
son Samuel, my Camelot Cloak. I leave to my five
daughters, Martha, Susannah, Elizabeth, Hannah and
Mary, to each of them a warming pan, to be provided
by my executors. My two eldest daughters ai-e to
have what they now call their own. I give my smiths
tools to my son Thomas, and all the rest of my house-
hold goods to my five daughters, except two beds for
my two sons. I leave all my lands, houses, and mead-
ows to my two sous, Thomas and Samuel, and my son

884 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 7.

Thomas and my wife Martha, with the advice of
friends and executors, may sell my homestead in the
Town of Hempstead. If my negi'o Francis shall grow
unruly, my son Thomas may sell him. My wife is to
have the use of all my negroes, and if my negro
Fj'ancis is sold, " the produce of him " shall go to my
five daughters. My wife is to have the use of my
housing and land at town, and half the land at the
Harbour, during her widowhood. My five daughters
are to have If of all my live stock, and the rest to my
two sons. I make my wife and my son Thomas exe-
cutors, and Samuel Bowne, liichard Seaman, William
Willis, Thomas Pearsall, Jr., and Nathaniel Seaman
to be overseers.

Witnesses, John Rodman, George Foster, John Sear-
ing, John Coi-ell, John Marvin.

March 12, 1703, then appeared before me, John
Bridges, Esq., Surrogate appointed by his Excellency,
Edward, Viscount Cornbury, John Searing, John
Coi-ell and John Marvin, three of the above witnesses,
and made oath upon the Holy Evangelists that they
saw the testator, Nathaniel Pearsall, sign, seal, and
publish the same, etc.

Confirmed by Lord Cornbury, March 21, 1703.

Page 154. — Nicholas Blank. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Nicholas Blank, cordwainer, of the city of
New York, being weak in body. I leave to my son
Jacob Blank, a piece of land lying and being at the
Fresh Water, with all my right and interest in the
same, which is made use of for a Tan vat. I also leave
him £2.'). I leave to my daughters, Cornelia and
Katherine, each £25. I leave to " the child my wife
now goes withal," if it shall live, £25. I make my
wife Gertruy sole executor, and leave to her all the
rest of my estate, houses and lands, always provided,
that the children's portions be secured, when the house
is sold. I make my trusty and well beloved friends

AltSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 385

Mr. Robert Blackwell, of Mannings Island, and Justus
Bosch, of New York, overseers of this my will, their
expenses to be allowed " and a piece of 8 to buy them
gloves."

Dated August 17, 1700. Witnesses, Isaac Schever,
Evert Van Hoel, Robert Blackwell. Proved before
Lord Cornbury, March 19, 1703,

Page 156. — Peter Berton. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Peter Berton, of Oyster Bay, in Queens
County, on Nassau Island, merchant, l^eing sound and
perfect both in mind and body. I leave my body to
be buried in a decent and Christian like manner at the
discretion of my executors. I leave to my eldest son,
Ezekiel Berton, all my lands and houses wdiich I have
in Oyster Bay, except 50 acres at the plain edge which
I give to my son, Peter Berton. I leave to my eldest
daughter, Mary Berton, £50 ; and to my second daugh-
ter,, Hannah Dugo, £10 ; to my daughter, Marian Ay-
rand, £40 ; to my son Ezekiel all my wearing clothes,
and my gold ring and all my guns. I leave to my
wife Elizabeth and the childi'en which I have besfot of
her all the rest of my estate whatsoever. I make my
wife executrix, and my trusty and Avell beloved friend,
Paul Droillet, of New York, merchant, overseer.

Dated December 4, 1708. Witnesses, John Towns-
end, Ezekiel AVeeks, Job AVright.

The said Peter Berton doth give to his son Peter
his little gun, which is at Robert Coopers.

W^itnesses, John Johnson, Edward White, John
Townsend. Proved before Lord Cornbury, March 21,
1703.

Page 159. — Peter Le Couxte. In the name of
God, Amen. "I, Peter Le Counte, of Staten Island,
in the County of Richmond, being weak of body." I
leave to my well beloved w^ife, Margaret Le Counte,
the use and benefit of all my real and personal estate
during widowhood. Only she is to pay £50 to my

386 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

son and heir, John Le Connte, when he is twenty-one
years of age. I leave to my son John my two lots of
land and meadow, to be appraised by three indifferent
men of the neighborhood, and he is to pay to his two
brothers, Peter and James, two thirds of the value. I
leave all the rest of my estate to my three sons. I ap-
point my loving friends, James Girnest, Abraham Lock-
man, and John Cozeer, executors.

Dated October 11, 1702. Witnesses, James La
Tourette, Abraham Cole, Johans Fonpet. Proved be-
fore Lord Cornbury by oath of the above witnesses,
April 10, 1704.

Page 161. — Marriage Licenses: John Kerbyl and
Margaret Provost, January 18, 1703. Evert Duy-
CKiNCK and Elsie Meyer, January 25, 1703. Leon-
ard HuYGENs De Klein and Susannah Vaughton,
March 7, 1703. Jonathan Simith and Elizabeth
Platt, March 14, 1703.

Page 162. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General and Governor in Chief, etc. Whereas Robert
Shelton, of New York, lately died intestate, Lettei's
of administration are granted to his widow, Alice
Jones, April 13, 1704.

Page 163. — Whereas Joseph Throckmorton lately
died intestate, Letters of administration are granted to
his mother, Alice Jones, April 13, 1704.

Page 164. — Document in Latin. License from
Henry, Bishop of London, to Rev. Thomas Pritchard,
dated November 15, 1703.

Also order in Latin, from Lord Cornbury to all
Rectors, Chaplains, and especially to Caleb Heathcote
and other Church officers, to induct Rev. Thomas
Pritchard as Rector of the Chui'ch in Rye.

Dated April 20, 1704.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 337

Page 165. — Edward, Viscount Cornlniiy, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Richard Willett, of Jericho,
in Queens County, lately died intestate, Letters of ad-
ministration are granted to his wife, Abigail Willett,
April 21, 1704.

Page 166. — Jacob Smith. Be it known unto all
persons that I, Jacob Smith, son of Jacob Smith, late
of New York, do for the natural love which 1 have
and bear towards my dear and loving friend Lydia
Rose, of New York, wido\v, and more especially
towards the satisfying and paying what monies the
said Lydia Rose hath laid out and disbursed on my
account, I assign, make over, and transfer to her all
my estate, both j-eal and personal, be it houses, lands,
or anything else. And whereas I am at this time very
ill in body, but of sound and perfect memory, do
make and declare this to be my last will and testa-
ment. And I appoint my dear and loving friend,
Lydia Rose, sole executoi*.

Dated October 29, 1698. Witnesses, John Bas-
ford. Derrick Outenbogert, Susannah Churchill, Sarah
Everitt.

April 27, 1704, there appeared before me, Edward,
Viscount Cornbury, Governor, etc., John Basford,
Dirck Outenbogert, and Susannah Churchill, three of
the witnesses, and testified they saw the said Jacob
Smith sign the said will, etc.

Page 168. — Francis Breton. In the name of God,
Amen, the seventh day of November, 1703. I, Fran-
cis Breton, of Staten Island, being very sick,^ do make
this my last will. I leave to my son, Francis Breton,
one shilling, for his portion of my estate. I leave to
my daughter, Susannah Russkea, one bed and one cow.
To my daughter, Hester Bedine, £80, and I make her
sole executor.

Witnesses, William Tillyer, De Bonrepos, Andre
Canon. Proved before Lord Cornbuiy, May 12, 1704.

388 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Page 169. — Joseph Holmes. In tlie name of God,
Amen. This 31 clay of December, 1702. "I, Joseph
Holmes, of Staten Island, V)eing very sick." I ap-
point my wife Anne sole executor and manager of all
my estate real and personal till my eldest son Samuel
is of age, and then he is to possess the same, and then
is to pay to my sons Obadiah and Joseph, £200. I
leave to my daughters Mary and Anne, each £50. I
make my well beloved cousin, Jonatlian Stillwell, and
ray cousin, Nathaniel Briting, to be trustees of this my
will.

Witnesses, William Tillyer, Henry Ban-y, John
Dayley. Proved before Lord Cornbury, May 12, 1704.

Page 172. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Anthony Falours, late of the
Island of Curacoa, died intestate, Letters of Admin-
istration are granted to Daniel Cromeline, of New
York, merchant, as principal creditor, May 20, 1704.

Whereas Daniel Nahar lately died intestate, Let-
ters of Administration are granted to Thomas Koberts,
of New York, cooper. May 25, 1704.

Page 175. — Marriage License granted to Charles
Woolly and Hannah Noel, April 14, 1704.

Peter Adolph De Groot. In the name of God,
Amen. Know ye to ^vhom this may come or doth
concern, that I, Peter Adolph De Groot, being of
perfect memory, do make this my last will and testa-
ment. First, I have nominated and appointed for my
heir my beloved wife, Janeke Adolph, for one half of
my estate of houses, lands, and goods. And the other
half to the four children which I have procured with
her, named Adolph, Egbert, Agie, and Peter De
Groot. I give to my sou Adolph £10 for his birth-
right, and to my son Pcster £5 for the sake of his name.
My wife is not to be obliged to make any inventory
or to give any account.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 339

Dated June 8, 1696. Witnesses, Abraham Abra-
bamsen, Andries Abrabamsen. Tiiiioii Van Borsuni and
Cornelius Vielie are made executors. Proved l)ef()re
Lord Cornbury, May 29, 170J-, and Cornelius Vielie
is confirmed as executor.

Page 177. — Thomas Lewis. In the name of God,
Amen. " I, Thomas Lewis, of New York, merchant,
being in good health, but now bound out on a voyage,
and knowing that the time is uncertain when it will
please God to take me out of this vile and transitory
world." And to the end that no variances might here-
after arise do make this my last will and testament.
I give to my son, Thomas Lewis, j£5, when he is 21,
over and above all other legacies. The rest of my es-
tate I leave to my wife, Frances Lewis, during widow-
hood, with full power to sell houses and lands with
the advice and consent of my brothers, Leonard Lewis
and Parent Rynders. If my wife should many, then
she is to have and enjoy the household stuff and wear-
ing apparell, jewels, rings, diamonds, etc., and one half
of my estate in houses and lands. When she remar-
ries, tlie estate is to be divided, and the share of my
children is to be put into the hands of my brothers,
Leonard Lewis and Parent Rynders, who I name as
executors.

Dated January 10, {^^.

Witnesses, William White, Abraham Abrahamse,
John Pasford. Proved before Lord Cornbury, June
14, 1704.

Page 180. — Document in Latin. Letters of ad-
ministration granted by Thomas, Archbishop of Can-
terbury, and Primate of all England, To James Gor-
don, brother of Rev. Patrick Gordon, deceased.

Dated at London, January 8, 1700.

Page 181. — Proclamation of Henry, Lord Bishop of
London, that William Urqueuart, Gierke, is admitted

390 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 7.

to the ministerial function, in Jamaica, on Long Island,
February 12, 1703.

Also License, in Latin, to said William Urquehart
as minister in Jamaica, and order for liis induction as
Rector of the Church.

Page 182. — Jacob Mayle. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Jacob Mayle, of the Island of Jamaica, be-
ing in perfect health, do make that my last will. "My
carkas I bequeath to the place most projier and con-
venient for the same, as it may happen whei'e I shall
dye, if ashore, to be decently buried." I give unto my
friends Mr. William Morris, Robert Field, Jr., John
Berry and John Crook, in New York, and Benjamin
Cotman in Jamaica, one gold ring of the weight of a
pistole to each. I leave to Mary Maile, daughter of
Mary Laburne, <£5(), and a negro girl, besides the £50
allotted to her by my brother, Henry Mayle. I give
my servant, Wm. Dougherty, £20. I give to Letitia
Clark, a negro girl which I have at Benjamin Cotman's
house. I leave to James Price, now living at Benja-
min Cotman's, one piece of Plate, value £10, and to my
friend, Benjamin Cotman, one piece of Plate, value
£25, and I request him to take care of all effects in
Jamaica, and if I decease in this island to intei' my
body decently, at his discretion. I leave to Nicholas
Dumaresq and Sarah his sister, £10 each. To
Rebecca Morris and each of her children, £10. To
Joseph Read, £10. To my kinsman, William Morris,
and my fiiend, Robert Field, Ji., £10 each, and
make them executors. I leave all the rest of my
estate to my dear child, John Maile, otherwise called
or known by the name of John Dumaresq, wdiich
child is now living at the house and under the care of
said Robert Field in New York. Hereby owning him
to be really and truly my son. My said estate is to be
sold and put into ready money, excepting three lots of
land in Queen street, in New York, which I would not

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 391

have disposed of. If the child should not live to be
21, then one half is to go to Mary Maile, and the other
half to tlie children of my kinsman, Wni. Morris.

Dated July 2, 1703. Witnesses, Jolin Brookman,
Joseph Chamberlain, William Dougherty, Islay Teller,
Ivobert Bevois. Proved in Jamaica, by certificate of
Thomas Nichols, Esq., Secretary and Notary Public
of said Island. March 22, 170|. The executors are
confirmed by Lord Cornbury, June 28, 1704.

Page 185. — Rev. William Corbhst. In the name of
God, Amen. I, William Corbin, at present resident in
Boston, in New England, "Gierke," being weak in
body, make this my last will. My body I committ to
be decently buried in ye Church of England, in Boston.
And whereas before I left England, I made my will
for the disposition of my houses and lands, after the
death of my wife, who was then living, I hereby con-
firm the same. I leave to Mr. George Hatton, late
minister of the Church of England, at New Providence,
and now resident in Boston, all my wearing apparell,
viz., gowns, cassocks, coats, waistcoats, hats, periwigs,
shoes, etc., now in Boston. I leave to Mrs. Katharine
Ball, of Boston, widow, two pair of earrings, one
bracelet of six, chrystal locketts set in gold, one silver
mugg, three silver spoons, one pewter plate, etc. I
leave to Mrs. Mary Gregory of Boston, Spinster,
daughter in law of Thomas Newton, esq., of Boston,
one Diamond ring, and all other rings, one double
guinea, and two other pieces of coined gold. I leave
to Mrs. Jane Allen, of Newbury in New England,
spinster, and daughter in law to Hon. Samuel Allen,
Esq., all my bed and other linen. I leave all the rest
of my estate to my executors, to pay funeral charges,
and the overplus to be divided among them, not as
legatees, but to buy them mourning, and I make my
friends, Thomas Newton, Esq., and James Oborne,
executors.

Dated May 10, 1704. Witnesses, George Thorold,

393 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS -LIBER 7.

Aim Thorold, Halbryck Savage. Proved before Paul
Dudley, Kegister of the Prerogative Court of Massa-
chusetts Bay, and confirmed by Lord Cornbury, Au-
gust 10, 1704.

[Note. — The term " Mrs.," abbreviation of Mistress,
was used in the case of unmarried women, if of high
social position, as may be seen above. The term
" daughter in law " means step daughter. — W. S. P.]

Page 187. — Edward Marshall. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Edward Marshall, of New York, tay-
lor, being very sick and weak. I give to my son John
Marshall .£100, now in the hands of Captain John
Bowen. Also a lot of ground in the Fields, contain-
ing in front 25 feet adjoining to the lot of David Pro-
voost on Smith street, bounded on Smith street 82^
feet, and behind from Smith street 75 feet, l)y Garrett
Van Horner, all wood measure. I leave to my daugh-
ter Susannah £100, and bed and furniture to the value
of £25. If both children die, the whole is to go to my
wife, Anna Maria, who is to have the use of the estate
to bring up the children. I make John Crook, Sr.,
Nathaniel Marston, and Thomas Ives executors.

Dated April 18, 1704. I leave to my four sisters,
Susannah, Mary, Elizabeth, and Sarah, a ring of 20
shillings value to each, and the same to my executors.

Witnesses, John Shephard, lioger Jones, John Bas-
ford. Proved before Lord Cornbury, and the execu-
tors having refused to serve. Letters of administi-ation
are granted to wife, Anna Maria, August 26, 1704.

Page 190. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Peter Bassett lately died in-
testate, leaving a daughter, Hester Bassett, Letters of
administration are granted to Giles Gaudineau and
Peter Morris as guardians, September 1, 1704.

Page 191. — Whereas James Bradley of New York,
mariner, lately died intestate, Letters of administration

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 393

are granted to Kicliard Flemming, principal creditor,
September 12, 1704.

Page 192. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
Genei'al, etc. To all to wbom these may come. Where-
as Matthew Ling, of New York, merchant, lately died
intestate, Letters of administration are granted to Pe-
ter Fanconier, Ebenezer Willson, Caleb Cooper, and
Benjamin Ashe, September 29, 1704.

Page 193. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas William Cox, of New Yoi-k,
merchant, deceased, leaving a will, and appointing
Jacob Mayle and Richard Jones executors, both of
whom are deceased, before fully administering upon
the estate, Letters of administration are gi'anted to his
widow Sarah and her husband Christopher Kousby,
September 30, 1704.

[Note. — Sarah, wife of William Cox, after his de-
cease married John Oort, and after he died, she mar-
ried the famous Captain William Kidd. Christopher
Rousby was her fourth husband and she survived
him.]

Pao:e 195. — Document in Latin. Certificate that in
accordance with the order on page 181, Kev. William
Urqueiiart was didy inducted as Rector of the Church
in Jamaica, Long Island, by Rev. William Vesey and
Justices Thomas Willetts and Edward Burroughs, July
27, 1704.

Mary Slater (Slaughter). In the name of God,
Amen. I, Mary Slatei', widow and Relict of Colonel
Henry Slater (Slaughter), formei'ly Governor of the
Province of New York, being sick and weak, do make
this my last will and testament. I leave to Mrs. Mary
Leaver, of New York, ail my estate, real and personal,
and make her sole executor.

Dated September 14, 1704. Witnesses, Margaret
Macgregory, Mary Harris, Richard Harris. Pi'oved

394 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

before Samson Shelton Broughton, Esq., who was au-
thorized and appointed by Governor Cornbury, Sep-
tember 29, 1704.

Page 196. — Robert Sinclair. In the name of God,
Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all people, that
I, Robert Sinclair, of New Yoi'k, mariner, being at this
present moment very sick. |j I leave all my estate to my
wife, Maria Sinclair, during her widowhood with full
power to sell the same, but if she remarry she is to make
over and convey the same to my daughter, Anna Sin-
clair, but if she die under age or unmarried then my
w'de is to have the whole, but she is to pay to the
Dutch Reformed Church the sum of £150 for the poor.
After my wife's decease, the estate is to go to my daugh-
ter Anna, but if she die under age then one half is left
to my wife's cousin. Evert Duyckinck, and to my wife's
brothel'. Garret Duyckinck, and to the children of my
wife's sister Beeltie, wife of Jan Byvanck, deceased.
To my wife's sister Anna, wife of Johanes Hooglandt,
To my wife's sister Sytie, wife of Peter Dailie, To the
childi-en of my wife's sister Altie, deceased, wife of To-
bias Ten Eyck, and Gerj-it Duyckinck and his children
are to have a double portion of the same. The other
half to tlie Dutch Reformed Churcli of New York, with
the condition that if any of my brother's children should
come here out of Scotland they are to have one half of
the same. I make my wife Maria, my brother in law,
Gerrit Duyckinck, and my friend, William Jackson, ex-
ecutoi"s.

Dated August 4, 1704. Witnesses, Leonard Huy-
gens, Hendrick Kermei', Jacobus Vanderspiegel, Abra-
ham Gouverneur. Proved before Lord Cornbury,
October 8, 1704.

[Note. — The home lot of Robert Sinclair was on
the north side of Queen street (now Peai*l street), and
was the second lot west of Wall street. He also
owned a water lot directly opposite, on the south side
of Pearl street.— W. S. P.]

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 395

Page 200. — Garrett Coertes. In the name of
God, Amen. The lii'st day of October, 1702. I,
Garrett Coertes, of Flatlands in Kings County, on
Nassau Island. I leave to my wife Willimantie, all
houses, lands, and tenements situate in the town and
limits of Flatlands, or elsewhere. But if she marry
again, then she shall only possess and enjoy that mes-
suage or tenement wherein I now live, containing 45
morgen (80 acres), with one half of the meadow, Avith
the rights and privileges thereto belonging, dui-ing her
life. And all that piece of land lying behind the said
messuage, commonly called Bashurgs Hook, being by
the Stroomkill, so called, shall, after my wife's re-mar-
riage, l)e taken into the possession of my executors for
the benefit of my children, Marike, Coert, Alke, Peter,
Hendrick, Steven and Gertie, to be hired out till my
eldest son comes of age and then to be divided. And
after my wife's decease they ai'e to have all my estate
in Flatlands or elsewhere. My father, Coert Steven-
son, and his wife are not to be disturbed in the possess-
ion of the house where they now live. My eldest son,
Coert, shall have £25 over and above his share.
Leaves all household goods to his wife Willimantie,
and makes her sole executor, with Peter Monfoort and
Cornelius Coert, as overseers.

Witnesses, Gerritt Stoothoff, William Cowenhoven,
Henry Filkin. Proved before Samson Shelton Brough-
ton, Esq., September 23, 170i.

Page 203. — John Graham. In the name of God,
Amen. I, John Graham, merchant, at present of the
city of New York, son of Sir Richard Graham, of
Norton Coynors in Yorkshire, England, being sick and
weak, do make this my last Avill. I leave to my good
friend Thomas Byerly, Esq., her Majesty's Collector
and Receiver-General for the province of New York,
in respect of the friendship he has shown me, and the
tender care he has had of me in my sickness, all my
goods and personal estate in New York, or elsewhere

396 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

in _ America. I leave to my good friend Mr. John
Willson, now or late Postmastei* in Darlington in the
Bishopric of Durham in England, all my personal
estate in England, but if he be not living, then to the
said Thomas Byerly.

Dated October 14, 1703. Witnesses, William
Penn, James Reignoi", William Glen. Proved before
Lord Cornbury, October 6, 1704, and Letters of ad-
ministration granted to Thomas Byerly.

Page 205. — Daniel Whitehead. Li the name of
God, Amen. I, Daniel Whitehead, of Jamaica, in
Queens County. I leave to my son, Jonathan White-
head, besides what I have formerly given him by deed,
all my lands, tenements, and appurtenances in Jamaica,
between the mill and Wellins path, lying westward of
the mill, to John Okeys land, and southwest so far as
my land runs. And also all my land on Cow neck in
the Town of Hempstead. And all that my ^ part of
the mill standing on Glldersleve Creek, in said neck.
And also all my meadow on the Old Town neck, in
Jamaica, except that meadow I purchased of Mj*. An-
thony Waters, deceased, with all the hereditaments.
To him my son Jonathan and his heirs, and in default
of issue, then to my son Thomas Whitehead and his
heirs. I also give to my son Jonathan, my negro man
Joe. I leave to my loving wife, Abigail, my dwelling
house I now live in, with the land adjoining, bounded
on the south by the road to the ferjy, on the west by
Thomas Smith, north by Anthony Waters, And so
much of my meadow as she shall have occasion for,
during her life, and after her decease to my son
Thomas and his heirs, and in default of such, then to
my son Jonathan. I leave to my wife, my negro
woman Mary, for life, and then to my daughter De-
borah, wife of Thomas Hicks. I leave also to my son
Thomas, all that my lot of land lying in the town of
Jamaica, by the land of Colonel Henry Filkin ; Also
all my land on Stewards neck and Quarelsome neck.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 397

in Jamaica ; Also tlie lot of land Thomas Cliaml)ers
now lives on, and my other three lots of land lying by
the same, within the bounds of the Township of
Flushing ; Also all that my lot of land lying as well
within as without the Long neck fence in Jamaica;
As also all my meadow in Long neck, And all my
land and meadow in Hewtree neck, in the bounds of
Jamaica, with all the privileges, etc.. And also" my
Lidian boy named Cupid. I leave to my gi-and son.
Whitehead Hicks, the second son of my son in law,
Thomas Hicks, the husband of my daughtei* Deborah,
all that my land and meadow lying and being within
the bounds and Township of Flushing, except the four
20 acre lots given to my son Thomas, To him and his
heirs, and in default of sucli heirs, then to my daugh-
ter Deborah and her heii's. I leave to my son in law,
Anthony Waters, the present husband of my daughter
Elizabeth, all that land now in the possession of my
brothel", Daniel Whitehead, lying on the east side of
the Plain run, joining to Hempstead bounds. That is
to sa}^ after the death of my said brother; And also
all that my meadow lying in Old Town neck in
Jamaica, which I bought of his father, Mr. Anthony
Waters, deceased ; And also all that my lot of land
on the Hills in Jamaica, which was formerly Joseph
Thurstons, deceased, To him and his heirs. I leave
to my daughter Mary, widow of Thomas Burroughs,
all my land at a place called Quaspack, in Orange
County, up Hudson river, with all the privileges,
during her life, and then to her daughter, Maiy Bur-
roughs, and to her lieirs. I leave to my son in law,
Jacob Doughty, the husband of my daughter Amy,
£50. I leave to my wife Abigail, one third of all
goods and chattels and the rest to my children above
mentioned and to Mercy, wife of Thomas Betts. I
leave to my friend, John Hubbard, all that my ^ of
meadow lying at Oldiields Island, which I bought
with my brother, Thomas Oakley, and John Bayley,
with all the rights thei-eto belonging, during the time

398 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

of his continuance in the work of the ministry io this
town of Jamaica, and if he continue in the ministry
here till his death, then to his heirs, but if not then to
my son Jonathan. I give to the town of Jamaica the
sum of i620, towards the maintenance of a Gi-ammar
School, for the education of youths within the said
town; to be paid in three years after my decease, if
there be such a school erected in said town. If not,
then it is to be put at interest for three years longer,
but if the school is not then established, then to go to
ray heirs. I leave to my brother, Daniel Whitehead,
.£20. To Jonathan, son of Jonathan Stevenson, of
IMorwalk, Connecticut, deceased, £20. I give the iso
which is due to me from the estate of my son in law,
Daniel Denton, unto his children, and to Gabriel
Lassee, " begotten upon the body of Deborah Lassee,
the present wife of Gabriel Lassee ; " viz., to Daniel
Denton, AVjigail Denton and Deboi*ah Denton, and to
Abigail and Mary Stebbins daughters of Benjamin
and Abigail Stebbins, my son and daughter in law.
I leave to Catharine, daughter of my brother, Daniel
Whitehead, two cows. All the rest of my lands,
whether in Queens County or in Nissequogue [Smith-
to^vn] in Suffolk County, or elsewhere, are to be sold
by my executors. I appoint my wife and son Jona-
than executors, and 1 leave to my loving friends,
Thomas Stevenson and Lieutenant Thomas Smith, each
£o, and make them oveiseers.

Dated Novem})er 13, 1703. Witnesses, Andrew
Gibb, J. Lenoir, S. Clowes.

Codicil. I also give to my daughter Mary, widow of
Thomas Burroughs, all that my certain lot of land in
Jamaica town, next to the house and lot of Colonel
Filkin, containing 2 acres, to her and her heirs and
assigns. I also give to my daughter Amy, wife of
Jacob Doughty, all that my certain house and lot in
Jamaica now in tenure of Samuel Reisow. I leave to
Mercy, wife of Thomas Betts, £50.

Dated December 9, 1703. Witnesses, John Free-

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 399

mail, S. Clowes, David Waters. Proved in Jaiiiaicn,
October 30, 1704.

[Note. — The land at Quaspeck is now Rockland
Lake in Rockland Co. Mary Biirroiiglis mai-ried Bi in-
ley Sylvester.— W. S. P.j

Page 214. — Marriage License to Everardus Bogar-
Dus and Hannah Doughty, May 30, 1704.

Joseph Brown. Know all men by tliese presents
that I, Joseph Brown, inhabitant in the city of New
York, have by these presents made, ordained, and con-
stituted my trusty and loving friends, Joseph Bueno
and the widow Esther Brown, both residing in New
York, my true and lawful attornies, to collect and re-
ceive all goods and monies which shall be due to me
and to act in my stead in all matters. I have signed
these in my perfect mind and understanding. And
considering the mortality of this transitory life, I
make and declare these presents to continue my last
will and testament. That is to say, I leave to my
brother David Brown, and to my cousin Josias Brown,
son of the widow Esther Brown, and to my niece,
Rachel Sarphatine, all my estate, real and personal.
And I make Joseph Bueno and Esther Brown exec-
utors.

Dated August, 1704, AVitnesses, Isaac Gran-
ada, Samuel Levy. Proved before Samson Shelton
Broughton, Esq., November 21, 1704.

Page 216. — Peter Thawvett. Li the name of
God, Amen. This 26 day of September, 1704. I,
Peter Thawvett, being sick in body. I leave to the
poor of the Fi-ench Congregation of New York £25,
to be paid to the elders. The rest of my estate I
leave to my wife Mary Susannah.

Witnesses, Peter Morine, George EHsworth, Giles
Gaudineau, S. Sourmain. Proved before Samson Shel-
ton Broughton, November 21, 1704.

400 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Page 218. Johanes Kerfbyl. In the name of
God, Amen. This 1st day of February, 1688. We,
Johanes Kerfbyl, of the city of New York, medicine
doctor, with Catrina Hugh, alias Kerfbyl, lawfully
joined in matrimony, being both of perfect health and
memory, and being desirous to settle things in order,
do make this our last will and testament. The said
Johanes Kerfbyl declares that the marriao;e contract
made before the Public Notary, John Hendricksen Van
Lawven,at Amsterdam in Holland, bearing date Octo-
ber 28, 1664, shall be of full force and virtue. And
she is to enjoy the said estate as mentioned in the con-
tract of jointure, as agreed by her cousin and guardian,
John Hendricksen Lawven, and signed by myself. And
all the remainder of my estate I leave to her. And if
Johanes Kerfbyl is the survivor he is to inherit all the
estate. Signed by both in the presence of Wm. Bogar-
dus and Samuel Bayard.

Proved before Lord Cornbury, November 4, 1704,
and Letters of administration granted to the widow,
Catharine Kerfbyl.

Page 222. — Johanes Kip. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Johanes Kip, of New York, brewer, being
in sound and perfect health. My will is that all my
estate of houses and lands shall, after my decease, re-
main in the hands of my wife Catharine Kierstede,
alias Kip, during her widowhood, and she shall bring
up such children as I shall leave behind me until they
are of age. After her decease all the estate to be
divided among the children, but my eldest son shall
have £25 over and above the rest, in lieu of any pre-
tence of being heir. And he shall have the refusal of
my house and brewhouse I now live in, at the price it
shall be valued at by indifEerent men. If my wife
should marry again, she is to give a true inventory of
all the estate, and she is to have one half of the mova-
bles, and the children the other half. Makes his wife
sole executrix, and appoints his brothers Jacob Kip,

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 401

Abraham Kip, and Lucas Kierstede to be tutors of his
children.

Dated September 16, 1702. Witnesses, John
Crooke, Andries Marschalk, William Alkrst, Fi-anz
Van Dyke. Proved before Lord Cornbury, November
11, 1704.

[Note. — Catharine Kierstede, the wife of Johaues
Kip, was one of the children of Dr. Hans Kiei'stede,
whose wife was one of the children of the famous
Anake Jans.]

Page 225. — Marriage license to John French and
Katharine Benson, June 8, 1704. Isaac Gouver-
NEUR and Sarah Staats, June 22, 1704. Jacobus
Kip and Catalina De Hart, December 4, 1704.

Page 227. — Document in Latin. Order from Lord
Cornbury- for the induction of Rev. John Thomas, as
Rector of the Church in Hempstead. Dated December
26, 1704. Return signed by Rev. William Vesey,
William Urquehart, Thomas Jones, and Thomas Gil-
dersleve, stating that Rev. John Thomas was duly
inducted as Rector in Hempstead, in accordance with
the order, on December 27, 1704.

Pao-e 228. — Johanes Ellsworth. In the name of
God, Amen, the 7th day of September, 1702. I, Jo-
hanes Ellsworth, of New York, Ship carpenter, being
sick and weake, but of perfect remembrance, I leave to
my wife Antie all my estate during her life or widow-
hood. If she should marry again then she is to have
one half of estate for life, and the rest to my children.
I make my wife sole executor, and my brothers Clem-
ent and Geoi-ge Ellsworth, overseers.

Witnesses, Abraham Moll, Johanes Poulies, William
Huddlestone. Proved before Lord Cornbury, Januaiy
10, 170f

Page 230. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. To all to whom these may come. Where-

402 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

as Charles Quimby lately died intestate, Letters of
administration are granted to his brothei', John Quimby,
of Westchester, February 7, l70f

Page 231. — Dirck IIooghland. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Derrick Hoogland, of Staten Island,
being in good healtli. I leave to my wife Eliza])eth,
all my estate, both real and personal, for life, and then
to be divided among my children, namely, Johanes,
George, Arienfc, Alletie, Mary and Sarah. Only my
son Johanes shall have £7, and my daughter Sai-ali
shall have £S, over and above their proportion. And
my will is that whichsoever of my thi'ee sons, Johanes,
George, and Arient, shall give the most for my lands
and tenements, they shall have the same, for the more
benefit of the I'est. I make my wMfe Elizabeth sole
executor.

Dated April 21, 1701. Witnesses, Ellis Dusenbury,
Jan AVoglum, John Woglum, Jr. Proved before Lord
Cornbury, March 15, 170f

Page 233. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Thomas Biggs, late of Brook-
haven, lately died intestate, Letters of administration
are granted to his son, Thomas Biggs, March 17, 170|-.

Page 234. — Kobert Huestis, Sr. In the name of
God, Amen. I, RoV)ert Huestis, Sr., of the Burrough
and Town of Westchester, being sick and weak. I
leave to my wife Elizabeth all personal estate, whatso-
ever. I leave to my son, Robert Huestis, Jr., all my
land at Stony Brook, with the pasture lands thereto
adjoining, with all my meadow at the rear of said
lands, and he is to pay to his sisters, Elizabeth Moly-
neiix and Abigail Hunt, i6lO each. I leave to my son,
Samuel Huestis, part of my meadow at the head of the
neck, beginning at the head of the cove to the little
creek. I leave to my son John Huestis all my meadow
lying at the ditches between Edward Collier's and

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 403

Daniel Turner's meadow, and also my forty acres of
land at Long Beach, and he is to pay to my daughter,
Sarah Betts, £5. I leave to my son, Jonathan Iluestis,
the remainder of my meadow at the head of the neck,
with all the upland thereto adjoining, and my six acres
of land, not disposed of in the last division. I also
give him a £'25 right of Commonage, and he is to pay
to my daughter, iSarah Betts, £5. I leave to my son,
David Huestis, 1 shilling, and to my daughter, Mary
Collier, 1 shilling. I leave to my son Robert a £25
right of Commonage. I make my wife Elizabeth and
Josiah Hunt, Sr,, executors.

Dated November 19, 1701. Witnesses, Henry Tay-
lor, John Bayley, Richard Ward. Proved before Lord
Cornbury, March 20, 170f.

Page 236. — Edward Burrus. In the name of God,
Amen, this 1st day of March, 170^. I, Edward Bur-
rus, of Jamaica, in Queens County, being very sick in
body, do make this my last will. I leave to my son
John Burrus, all the tract of land which lyeth near
Pilgrim's Harbor, in the County of Hartford, in Con-
necticutt. I leave to my sons, Edward and Eden, all
that tract of land lying at a place called Maidenhead,
near Jacobus creek, to be equally divided. I leave to
my son Thomas all that tract of land that lyeth over
against his house in Jamaica, and he is to pay to his
three sisters, Hannah Newman, Rachel Hengins, and
Unis Linus, £8 each. I leave to my wife Mary, for
her life, my now dwelling house and lot, and the
mieadow belonging to it, and after her death, to my son
Steven. All the land that I have made a purchase of,
that is not yet fully completed, I give to all my chil-
dren. I make my wife and my son Thomas executors.

Witnesses, Joseph Smith, Jr., Ruscoe, Robert

Read. Proved before Lord Cornbury, March 27, 1704.

Page 238. — Edward, Viscount Coi-nbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whei-eas John Williams of Madnans

404 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS--LIBER 7.

neck, upon Long Island, lately died intestate, Letters
of administration are granted to Lis wife Tamasan,
April 4, 1705.

Page 240. — Thomas Stillwell. Li the name of
God, Amen. I, Tiiomas Stillwell, of Staten Island,
Esq., being sick and weak, I leave to Nicholas Still-
well, son of my son, Thomas Stillwell, deceased, all
that Plantation or farm, commonly called Wallbours'
farm, lying on the east side of the Old Town, and also
one half of the meadow belonging to it ; that is to say,
that part of the meadow that lies next to the ditch.
And the said Nicholas is to pay to his two sisters,
Mary and Anne Stillwell, £50 each, when they come
to the age of eighteen. And he is to pay to Martha
Brittan, daughter of Benjamin Brittan, £ — . If he
die under age, then the land is to go to his sisters
Mary and Anne, and they are to pay to Martha
Brittan £100. I leave to my daughtei* Frances,
wife of Nicholas Brittan, 60 acres of land joining
to the land I now live on, as it is now in his posses-
sion, during her life, and. then to her son Nicholas
Brittan, and he is to pay to his sister, Mary Brittan,
£25. I leave to my daughters, Anne and Rachel
Stillwell, the messuage and tenement with all the
housing and buildings and all the lot, and three quar-
ters of a lot of land, with a lot of salt meadow at the
Great Kill, marked No. 2, which is the land I now
live upon, after my wife's decease, and they are to
pay to my daughter, Frances Bi-ittan, £50. I leave to
my wife Martha, the use of all the estate I now live
upon, for life, or during her widowhood, and make
her sole executor, and my loving friends, John Still-
well and AV)raham Taylor, Esq., and Richard Still-
well, Si\, overseers.

Dated May 21, 1704. Witnesses, Nathaniel Whit-
man, Ellis Dusebury, Alex. Stuart. Proved before
Thomas Wenham, Esq., being duly authorized by
Lord Cornbury, May 9, 1705.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 405

Page 24.3.— Joseph Thaxter. In tlie name of God,
Amen. The 18 day of November, 1702. T, Joseph
Thaxter of New* York, mariner, being ])ound on a
voyage to sea, 1 leave to my beloved wife, Mary Thax-
ter, my estate, real and personal, in New Yoi-k and
elsewhei-e. I make my very good friends, Mr. Wm.
Morris and Mr. Thomas Child, both of New York, my
executors, and I becpieath to each of them a gold ring
in consideration of their trouble.

Witnesses, John Corbett, John Sell wood, Thomas
Adams. Proved before Thomas Wenham, Esq., May
14, 1705.

Page 245. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Benjamin Doughty, of Flush-
ing, in Queens County, lately died intestate. Letters of
administration are granted to Hannah Thorme, his
widow, June 20, 1705.

Page 246. — Robert Alleson. In the name of God,
Amen. This 15 day of September, l704, I, Robert
Alleson, of New York, merchant, being ver}^ sick.
I leave to my wife, Hannah Alleson, ^ of all my
estate, both real and personal, and also all of her
wearing apparell, gold rings, and pearl necklace. I
leave to Robert Alleson, son of my brother Thomas
Alleson, ^ of all my estate when he is of age. If
he die under age, then to my sister, Sarah Holmes,
living at Bridgewater in England. I leave to my
sister, Sarah Holmes, £100. I leave to Hannah Alle-
son, daughter of my brother, Thomas Alleson, the
remainder of my estate. If she die under age, then to
my sister, Sarah Holmes, and to my cousin (nephew),
Robert Alleson, before mentioned. " I will that both
of my cousins, Robert and Hannah Alleson, shall be put
out to board, and to give them good education and
learning, of which I desire your particular care." My
desire is that they remain with my wife, provided the
executors can agree with her upon reasonable terms

406 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

for their board. I make Rip Van Dam, and William
Smith, executors.

Dated September 15, 1704. AVitiiesses, Christopher
Denne, Thomas Worden, AValter Thong. Proved be-
fore Thomas Wenham, Esq., May 17, 1705.

Page 249. — Henry Harding. la the name of God,
Amen. I, Henry Harding, of the Parish of St. George,
in the Island of Barbadoes, Esq., at present residing
in the city of New York and being about to undertake
a journey or voyage to the said Island of Barbadoes.
I leave all my estate to my wife Elizabeth, and make
her sole executor. And when she shall marry again,
if ever it happen, tlien my loving friends, Colonel
William Batlin and Captain Thomas Speight, are to be
the executors, except that I make Elias Boudinot, of
New York, executor for my estate in this Province of
New York.

Dated February 1, 1704. Witnesses, Daniel Ilonan,
William Teller, David Jamieson. Pi'oved Ijefore Lord
Cornbury, June 1, 1704, and confirmed July 18, 1704.

Page 251. — Garrett Dow. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Gerard Dow, late of the island of St. Chris-
tophers, Planter, being infirm and weak. I leave all
estate to my wife Allettie and make her sole ex-
ecutor ; with power to give to^tlie children whatever
she shall see fit, during her widowhood. But if she
shall marry again then one half of the estate is to l)e
divided among my son Jacobus Dow, my daughter
Sarah, the children of my daughter Johanna, deceased,
my daughter Mary, and ni}^ daughter Allettie. And
in case my wife should marry again, I make my friends,

Carpentei', Esq., John Popham, my brother in law,

and Mr. Wm. Stead, and Mr. James Bisse, overseers.

Dated July 7, 1689. Witnesses, P. Schaexer, N.
Vignon, Aaron Chapman, Ebenezer Kyrtland. Proved
before Lord Cornbury, and the witnesses to the said
will, beyond seas, being dead, Samuel Claves, of Ja-

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 4QJ

raaica on Long Island, makes oatli to the handwriting
of the said Geritt Dow. And the widow, Allettie Dow,,
is confirmed as executor, July 9, 1704.

Page 254. — Nathaniel Sylvester. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Nathaniel Sylvester, of East Hamp-
ton, in the County of Suffolk, being in perfect health.
I leave to my wife, Margaret Sylvester, daughter of
Captain Josiah Hobart, of East Hampton, the income
of all my estate both real and personal, until my eldest
son by her, named Nathaniel Sylvester, shall attain the
age of 21. And if lie die under age, then, until my
second son, Bj'inley Sylvester, shall come of age. I also
leave her the income of ^ of my estate after they come
of age. And she is to have the charge and education
of all my children by her, until the sons are of age, and
the daughters come of age or are married. I give to
my son Nathaniel all that my part or share of Shelter
Island, and the hereditaments thereto belonging, to him
and his heirs male, and in default of such heirs then to
my son Brinley, and if he leave no male heirs, then to
my two daughters, Grizell and Margaret Sylvester, and
to their heirs and assigns. If my wdfe should i-emarry,
then she is to have one third of the income, and one
third of the personal estate, and the other two thirds
to my children, by her. I make my trusty friends,
Mr. Wm. Nicoll and Colonel Henry Pierson, exec-
utors.

Dated April 3, 1700. Witnesses, James Brading,
Matthias Burnett, John Merry, Alice Carle.

Codicil. Whereas I, Nathaniel Sylvester, of East
Hampton in the Province of New York, and now re-
siding at Newport in Khode Island, did formerly make
my will, dated April 3, 1700, and did make Mr. Wm.
Nicoll and Colonel Henry Pierson executors, one of
whom is since deceased, I make Mr. Benjamin New-
bury and Mr. Arnold Collins executors in the place of
the deceased.

Dated April 24, 1705. Witnesses, Francis Brinley,

408 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Caleb Arnold, William Coddington. Proved before
Lord Cornbury, July 4, 1705.

[Note. — Colonel Henry Pierson, one of the execu-
toi's, died November 15, 1701. His tombstone maybe
seen in the ancient burying ground at Sagg, in the
town of Southampton. — W. S. P.]

Page 258. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Caleb Cooper, of New York,
lately died intestate, Letters of administration are
granted to his widow, Helena Cooper, July 18, 1705.

Page '259. — Whereas Catalyna Du Put, of Staten
Island, lately died intestate. Letters of administration
are granted to her eldest son, John Du Puy, July 13,
1705.

Page 260. — Poeloff Sciienck. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Roeloif Schenck, of Flatlands, in
Kings County, upon Nassau Island. I leave to my
wife Katharine, during her life, all my farm or tene-
ments at Flatlands, where I now live, with the houses,
gardens, and orchards. And all in accordance with a
certain agreement made between me and my said
wife before our marriage, and bearing date November
9, 1688. If my wife should marry then the above be-
quest is to be null and void. I leave to my loving
son Martin Schenck, after the death of my wife, all
my houses, lands, meadows, and tenements, within the
bounds of Flatlands or elsewhere, and he is to pay the
following legacies, viz., to each of my children, Janike,
Marytie, John, Garritt, Margaritie, Neltie and Sarah,
£64:, 10s. each, and the same to the children of my
daughter Anake, deceased, KoelofP and Albert. And
they are to have all the personal property after m}''
wife's decease. My eldest son Martin shall have for
his birthright my negro boy Anthony. I make my
son Martin sole executor.

Witnesses, Coert Stevens, Garett Stoothoff, Henry

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS-LIBER 7. 409

Filkeu. Proved before Loid Coriibiiry, July 2G,
1705.

Page 262. — Document in Latin. Qjder from Lord
Cornbury to all Rectors, Vicars, Chaplains, and minis-
ters, and especially to the Church wardens of the Par-
ish of Rye, Mamaroneck, and Bedford, commanding
that the Rev. George Muirson should be duly in-
ducted as Rector of said Parish. Dated July 31,
1705. Also a certificate in Latin, stating that in obe-
dience to said order the Rev. Geoi-ge Muirson was
duly inducted as Rector of said Parish by Rev. Will-
iam Vesey, Caleb Heathcote, and Joseph Theal, August
20, 1705.

Page 264. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Peter Brested, of New
York, lately died intestate, Letters of administration
are granted to his eldest son, Peter Brested, August
23, 1705.

John Kiersam. — In the name of God, Amen. This
4tli day of August, 1705. I, John Kiersam, of the
town of Flatlands, in Kings County, being sick and
weak in body. I give to my bi'others and sisters in
Holland the full sum of £60. To my wife's sister
Martie, living in Holland, £60. To my brother Koert
Stevensen, £60. To my wife's half sisters and brothers,
.£100, namely to Lucas Stevensen, John Stevensen and
Albert Stevensen, and the heirs of Allethie Stevensen
and the heirs of Janetie Stevensen. I appoint my
brother Koert Stevensen sole executor.

Witnesses, Garitt Stoothoif, Dirck Amerman, Jan
Terbunen, Samuel Garetsen. Pi'oved before Lord
Cornbury, September 3, 1705.

Page 267. — Marriage licenses : Thomas Willetts
and Charity Stevensen, January 13, I70f. Andry
Beakman and Abigail Lispenard, February 1, 170f

410 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Richard Ray and Eleanor Saunders, March 20,
170 j-. Thomas Pritchard and Anne Stuyvesant,
June 11, 1705. Josiah Ogden and Catharine Har-
DENBROOK, Aiigust 20, l705. Richard Stillwell and
Deborah Cowne, September .3, 1705.

Pao-e 268. — Thomas Swan. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Tliomas Swan, of the Island of Jamaica, mer-
chant, homeward bound for the city of Bristol in Eng-
land, in the ship called the " Jamaica Merchant," where-
of Captain James Smith is commander, and now riding
in the Harbor of New York, driven thereunto by stress
of weather. And now being sick and weak of body.
I leave all my estate in England or Jamaica or else-
where to my son Charles and my daughter Elizabeth,
when they come of age. If both of my children
should die, I leave three fourths of my estate to my
wife, Anne Swan, and the rest to my sister's daughter,
Susannah Ort, of the city of Dublin. I make my wife
Anne, and my good friend Richard Hay ton, of I^iver-
pool in England, executors.

Dated October 2, 1705. Witnesses, John Tolner,
John Sweetenham, Z. Eccles. Proved before Lord
Cornbury, November 13, 1705.

Page 270. — William Smith. In the name of God,
Amen. I, William Smith, of the Manor of St. Geoi-ge
in the County of Suffolk, on Nassau Island. Being,
blessed be the Almighty, in reasonable good health of
body, I bequeath my body to the earth to l)e decently
buried without any manner of Pomp, in such place and
in such manner as my executor shall think fit. I will
that my most dear and intirely beloved wife Martha,
shall have the use of all my estate, both real and per-
sonal, during her life, for the comfortable maintenance
of herself and children. 1 leave to my eldest son,
Henry Smith, all my land lying and being situate on
the north side of this Island, That is to say the Home
Lots called Cheston and Harlow's Home lots, where I

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now live, as also the mill lot, and all my land and
meadow in the neck, commonly known by the name of
the little neck, of the Town of Bi'ookliaven, but now
within the manor of St. George, with my new and old
house, and all other buildings thereon ; And also the
entire I'ights of Commonage, and all future <li visions
and Commonage api:)ertaining to Cheston and Harlows
accommodations ; And also my Tliatch bed, lying be-
t^v^een the Old field and the Little neck, which I
bought of Samuel Elnirne, clerk ; And also the
Thatch bed which the Town gave me, fj'onting to the
Indian land against Koscommon Elm; Also all that
part of my South Beach, from the head of Long Cove
to the westernmost gut. To him, my said son Henry, to
him and his heirs male forever, and in default of issue,
then to my next heirs. I also give to my son Henry
all that certain tract of land oi" Island containing
seven acres, lying near Cranes neck, adjoining to the
Fresh pond, whicli I l)OUght of Mr. Ebui-ne. I leave
to my son, William Henry Smith, my house on the
south side of this Island, within the manor of St.
George, which stands on Sebonack neck. With a full
half of all my land and meadow on the south side of
this Island, within my manor of St. George, and lying
eastward of Connecticutt or Sebonack river, With
one half of my South Beach from Cupsogue gut east-
ward, and to the head of the Long Cove, westward ;
And also that Home Lot wathin the town of Brook-
haven, which I formerly bought of John Wood, de-
ceased, and is called John Wood's lot, containing 10
acres, Bounding westward on Daniel Brewster's home
lot. With one entire right of Commonage, and all
future divisions of undivided lands, due to the said
accommodations, To him my said son William Henry,
and his heirs and assigns forever. I leave to my son,
Charles Jeffrey Smith, All that othei- one half part
of all my lands and meadows on the south side of this
Island, within the Manor of St. Geoige eastward of
Connecticutt or Sebonack river; Also the Home lot

413 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

within the Town of Brookhaven where John Wood
lived, and commonly called John Wood's Home Lot,
containing 12 aci-es, with the house and buildings;
Also one entire right of Commonage, and all future
divisions of land ; Also the other half of my South
Beach, fi'om Cupsogue gut eastward, to the head of
Long Cove westward. To him my said son, Cliarles
Jeffrey Smith, and his heirs and assigns for ever. I
leave to my eldest daughter, Martha Heathcote, one
half of what the leases of my houses in New York can
be sold for. I leave to my grand son, William Heath-
cote, one liome lot within the town of Brookhaven,
commonly known V)y the name of Williams, his Home
Lot, containing 14 acres, Fronting to the creeke or
Harbor, and adjoining to that which was John Wood's
Home Lot, with one right of Commonage and all future
divisions of land as far as the middle of this Island,
To him and his heirs and assigns, when he shall come
of age. I leave to my youngest daughters, Jeane and
Gloriana, to be equally divided between tLem, all my
land and meadow at Westen Hook, in Company with
Colonel Schuyler, Mr. Abeel and others ; And also all
ray land and meadow on the west side of Connecticutt
or Sebonack river, lying at the head of Yaptianack
and by a north line until it comes again to the river as
is by my Patent set forth. I also leave to them two
50 acre lots which lye between the Oldmans and the
Wading river, which I bought of John Wood and
Abraham Whittier ; Also two 50 acre lots more,
which were laid out to Cheston and Harlows Home
Lots, and are near the road that goes to the Oldmans
farms ; Also 50 acres of land bought of Joseph Lee,
which is at Mount Misery ; And also the other half
of what the leases of my houses in New York may
produce, to be paid to them when of age or marriage,
provided neither of them marry without their mother's
consent. As to my land on the south side of the Coun-
try road that goes about the middle of the Island, and
is contained in my last Patent, f I'om Governor Fletchei',

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and is adjoining to the bounds of Soutliold, Soiithani])-
ton and Brookhaven, I do give the same to my three
sons, Henry, William, and Charles. The will divides
slaves (twelve of which are enumerated, some of them
being Indians) among his children. The personal prop-
erty is left to his wife, with all stock, personal ])roi)-
erty, silver, gold plate, etc., to be dis|)osed of as she
shall see fit. If his son Henry dies without issue then
his share is to go to liis next brother. Makes his wife
Martha sole executor.

Dated in New York, April 23, 1704. Witnesses,
Matthew Howell, John Johnstone Gabriel Ludlow.
Proved before Lord Cornbury, September 15, 1705,
and his wife Martha is sworn as sole executrix.

Page 277. — Gulielmus Leopardus. In the name
of God, Amen. This 9 day of February, 170^, I,
Gulielmus Leopardus, ministei", of Kings County on the
Island of Nassau, being of good and perfect memory.
I leave to my loving wife Cornelia all my lands, houses,
and tenements within the Province of Holland or else-
where, and all goods and chattels, during her life, and
after her decease, then to my children procured by
her, viz., Anne, Christian, and Adriana, and the
children of my wife l)y her former husband, by name
Rokus, Symon, and Cornelia. My young child Chris-
tian is to have £12, 10s above his share. If my wife
should re -marry, I give out of my estate J6700 to be
divided among the said children. I make my wife
executor, and my friends. Colonel Gerard Beekman and
Captain Peter Stryker, overseers.

Witnesses, Henry Filkins, David Polhemus, Johanes
Schenck. Proved before Lord Cornbury, November
25, 1705, and the widow Cornelia, then wife of Martin
Schenck, was sworn as executor.

Page 280. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Samson Shelton Broughton
lately died intestate, Letters of administration are

414 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— MBER 7.

granted to his eldest son, Samson Brougliton, Esq.,
November 24, 1707.

Page 281. — Jeremiah Tothill. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Jeremiah Tothill, Esq., of the city of
New York, alderman, being at present sick and weak.
I leave to my wife, Jannettie Tothill, all that my mes-
suage or dwelling house in Queen street, in New York,
wherein I now live, and all the ground and additions
thereto belonging, situate between the house of Abra-
ham Wandell, on the west, and the house of Mrs.
Huygens (De Kleyn) formerly Mrs. Vaughton, on the
east side, and running back from Queen street to the
other street which comes out by the end of Richard
Harris's house. To her and her heirs and assio-ns for-
ever. Also all that mv messuao-e or dwellins: house,
with the ground thereto belonging, in Queen stieet,
situate between the land of Colonel Abraham De
Peyster on the west, and the liouse and ground of
Captain Teunis De Key, deceased, on the east side, and
extending from the front in Queen street to the water
side. If she remains my widow, to have the same to
her and her heirs and assigns forever. But if she re-
marries, then to my five children, Mary, Hyla, Jere-
miah, Edward, and Janettie. But if my wife Janettie,
by an}^ misfortune be reduced to want and poverty,
then she may sell the same. Whereas I have 5 lots in
the place called Maiden lane, thi-ee of which lye to-
gether, and 2 at another place not far distant. I give
to each of my daughters, Mary, Hyla, and Janettie,
one of the three lots ; and to my sons Jeremiah and
Edward, each one of the two other lots. The girls are
to have their choice of the lots in order of seniority. I
leave all the rest of my estate to my wife and cliildren,
and I make my wife and my brother in law. Captain
Johanes De Key, executors.

Dated May 29, 1705. Witnesses, Benjamin Faneuil,
elohn Van Cortlandt, David Jamison. Proved before
Lord Cornbuiy, December 1, 1705.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 415

[Note. — -The liouse of Jeremiah Totlnll is on tlie
north side of Pearl street, and is the second lot west of
Hanover street. The street in the rear, which is men-
tioned in the will, is the ancient " Sloat lane," part of
which is now Beaver street. The other lots mentioned
in Queen street, are on the south side of Pearl street,
about halfway between Pine street and Maiden lane. —

w. s. p.]

Page 283. — Edward, Viscount CornVjury, Captain-
Geneial, etc. Whei'eas Thomas Sturges lately died
intestate. Letters of administi-ation are granted to
Ebenezer Willson, as principal creditor, December 4,
1705.

Page 284. — John Vincent. In the name of God?
Amen. I, John Vincent, of New York, merchant?
being in good health. I make my wife Susannah sole
executor, with full use of the estate, but in case she
marries, then she is to have one half, and the rest to
my cliildren, only the eldest is to have £10 over and
above his brotliers and sister. {Names of the children
not given. ^

Dated January 28, 169^. Witnesses, Bas-

sett, A. Morrisett, Isaac Garnier, Giles Gaudineau.
Pi'oved before Loi'd Coi-nbury, December 4, 1705, and
his widow Susannah having refused the executorship.
Letters of administration are granted to his brother
Francis Vincent.

Page 284. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Andrew Douglass, late of
Surinam, merchant, lately died intestate, Letters of
administration are gi-anted to Abraham De Lucena as
principal creditor. February 4, I70f.

Whereas Nicholas Cornelius Van Cortracht,
late of New York, died intestate. Letters of adminis-
tration are granted to his wife, Cretie Van Cortracht,
February 4, 17 Of.

416 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Page 288. — William Bowyer. In the name of
God, Amen. I, William Bowyer, late of the Island
of Jamaica, in the West Indies, but now of the city of
New York, merchant, being sick in body. I give and
bequeath to Mr. David Jamison and to his wife, the
sura of .£20 each for mourning, aud. also two rings. I
leave to Mrs. Mary Johnson, 20 shillings for a ring,
and to Mr. William Turner the same. I leave to Bich-
ard Mills, of Jamaica, 20 shillings for a ring, and also
my negro boy Bichmond, to be sent to him by the first
opportunity by Mr. Dervall. I leave to Mr. Thomas
Mitchell, Archibald Cunningham, and Benjamin Doget,
each 20 shillings for a ring. And I leave all the i-est
of my estate to my brothers and sisters. I make Mr.
David Jamison, of New York, Mi'. William Turner,
of London, and Mr. Bichard Mills, of Jamaica, execu-
tors.

Dated January 15, 170|. Witnesses, David Low,
Nathaniel Marston, Bichard Willet. Proved before
Lord Cornbury, February 15, ITOf and David Jami-
son confirmed as executor.

Page 290. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Thomas Pkitchard, late of
the Province of New York, '• Clerk," died intestate.
Letters of administration are granted to his widow,
Anne Pritchard, February 13, iTOf.

Page 292. — Balthazar Bayard. In the name of
God, Amen, this 4th day of March, 1H99. I, Bal-
thazar Bayard, of the city of New York, l)rewer, being
of perfect health. I leave to my wife, Maria Bayard,
during her widowhood, the use and benefit of all my
estate, and make her guardian of the children that
shall be under age. Provided always that in case my
w^ife shall see cause to change her condition by a
second matrimony, she shall be obliged, before the
solemnization of the same, to make choice of fit per-
sons, out of my nearest relations in blood, to be guar-

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 41 7

dians of the cliildren, and to deliver up all the estate,
and reserve the full dowry which is due to her by la\v.
In consideration that my daughters, Ariantie Ver
Planck and Anne Maria Jay, at the time of their mar-
riage have received a portion of ,£100, each of my chil-
dren shall have the same befoi-e any general division.
After my wife's decease, I leave to my eldest son my
dwelling house and brew house, and a piece of land
thereto belonging, with other buildings " that shall be
earth or nayle fastened thereupon," with all the ap-
purtenances, including horses and beer casks, and he
shall pay to my youngest son one half of the value ot"
the same, at the appraisement of indifferent persons.
And the youngest son shall allow to my eldest son as
being the first born, £25. I leave to my two sons all
my apparell and clothing, and to my daughters, after
the death of my wife, " all her apparell and clothes,
and the Jewells of gold and silver that have been
belonging to her body." I leave all the i-est of my
estate to my children, Ariantie, Anna Maria, Jacobus,
Garrett and Judy. If my eldest son shall endeavor to
vacate or contradict this my will, he shall be excluded
from all benefit.

Witnesses, J. Mineveille, Johanes Kip, Johanes
Kierstede, Samuel Bayard. Proved before Lord Corn-
bury, February 19, 170|^.

[Note. — The residence of Balthazar Bayard is now
Nos. 9-11 Broadway.]

Page 296. — Daniel Turts"ER. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Daniel Turner, of the Burrough and town
of Westchester, being verj'' sick and weak. I leave
to my wife, Margaret Turner, all my moval^le estate,
with full use of houses and lands till my son, Daniel
Turner, comes of age, and then to him and his heirs
and assigns forever. He paying to my three daugh-
ters as follows, viz., to Martha, £80, to Mary £50, to
Rebecca, £50. I leave to my kinsman, John Forgar-
son, son of John Forgarson, Jr., the lot and pasture

418 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

wliicli they live upon, provided tliat his mother, Mary
Forgarson, my dear sister, shall have the use of the
same during her life time. I also leave him all the
out lands which now or hereafter shall fall by virtue
of the privilege of said lot, he paying to his kinsman,
William Foi'garson, £10. I make my friends, Samuel
Palmer, Josiah Hunt, of Grove Farm, and Thomas
Baxter, Jr., executois.

Dated May 19, 1705. Witnesses, John Hunt,
Thomas Baxter, Edward Collier. Proved before Lord
Cornbury, Febj'uary 19, 170|^.

Page 298. — Edward, Viscount Coinbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Francis Gibb, late of the Island
of Jamaica, died intestate, Letters of administration
are granted to Robei't Walter, Esq., as principal cred-
itor, February 21, 170|.

• Page 299. — Hendkick Vliett. Li the name of God,
Amen, the 9 day of January, ITOf, I, Hendriclv Vliett,
of Flatbush in Kings County, on Nassau Island. I
leave to my wife Tryntie all houses, lands, and tene-
ments and meadows in Flatlands or elsewhei'e during
her life. But if she shall happen to marry, she is to
have one half, and the rest to my brothers and sisters,
John, Morya, and Gertruy. I leave all my personal
estate to my said brothers and sisters.

Witnesses, Gerardus Beekman, Engelbert Lott,
Henry Filkin. Proved before Lord Cornbury, March
7, 170|.

Page 301. — CoRNELis Janse.v. On this day, being
the 25 of February, 1689, appeared before me Jan Ti-
bout, Clerk, admitted by the Mayors Court and resid-
ing in the town of New Harlem, and in the presence
of the witnesses hereafter named. The woithy Cor-
nells Jansen, sick in body, lying on his l)ed, but in the
full exercise and use of his understanding. He ap-
points after his decease, his lawful wife Meetye Bas-

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 419

tianse, the guardian over all his estate until she shall
marry, and then she shall be bound to give to her eld-
est son, Jan Cornelisen, preferable to the others, tlie lot
of land at Jochem Pietersens, to wit, the lot by the
great gate. Also the best horse, the best saddle, and
the best boots, and the best pistols and holsters, and
carbine, and then he shall share with the other brothers
and sisters. And Daniel Devoor is to have a cow for
his daughter, Meetie Daniels, when she is of age. And
Jan Cornelis is to have a cutlass with his share of
goods. This passed in the presence of Adolph Meyer,
Constable, Johanes Cornelis, overseei", and Jacob Tur-
neur, in my presence. Jan Tibout, Clerk.

iProved, March 18, 170|.

Page 303. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. To all to whom these may come. Where-
as Johanes Provoost, of New York, lately died intestate.
Letters of administration are granted to Maurice Niew-
enhuysen and Wm. Niewenhuysen, as the principal
creditors, March 28, 1706.

Page 304. — Andries De Vandelaer. Know all
men by these presents that I, Andries l)e Vandelaer,
of New York, mariner, do by these presents make my
loving wife Eaghie, my true and lawful attorney, irrev-
ocable. To ask, demand, and collect all such sums of
money as now or hereafter shall be payable unto me,
and to act in all matters for me with full powei", etc.
And considering the uncertainty of this transitoiy life,
I declare these presents to contain my last will and tes-
tament, and I do appoint my wife sole executrix, and
I leave to her all my estate.

Dated April 22, 1703. AYitnesses, Francis Defeure,
Dirck Adolph, Thomas Adams. Proved before Lord
Cornbury, April 1, 1706.

Page 306. — John Smith, Sr. In the name of God,
Amen. I, John Smith, Sr., of Hempstead in Queens

430 ABSTRACTS OF "WILLS— LIBER 7.

County, yeoman, being, through God's mercy, in perfect
health and memoiy and undei'standing. I leave to my
well beloved grand sons, Richard and Timothy Smith,
sons of my eldest son, John Smith, deceased, all that my
lot of meadow on Washburns neck, in Hempstead,
bounded on the east by Timothy Halstead's meadow,
on the south by the ci'eek, on the west by a creek, and
o\\ the north by Nathaniel Pearsall. Also a lot of land
in the new field and adjoining to the land of my son
John, and Samuel Emery, on the east. To them as ten-
ants in common. That is, in case the said Richard shall
give to liis l)rother Timothy one half of his father's
lands and meadows. Otherwise the above lands shall
go to my son Timothy and his heirs and assigns. I
also give to my gi'and son, Richard Smith, 40 shillings.
I leave to my well beloved grand daughters, Sarah Pine
and Mary Smith, some cows and other cattle delivered
into the hands of John Tredwell, during my life, as by
a covenant bearing date Ajn'il 24, 1694. I leave to my
well beloved son, Joseph Smith, all that my dwelling
house and home lot in the town, with the appurte-
nances, except one half the barn, And 12 acres of
meadow as laid out at Rockaway, And lo acres of
meadow upon Hicks neck, and 10 acres of meadow on
Cow neck with all the upland belonging to the same ;
Also 3 acres of land in the Holly, and a piece of land
in the Old Field, and a piece of land at the Wind mill,
adjoining to Armitages, To him and his heirs and his
assigns for ever. I also give to him j620, 1 5s. in cattle
now in his possession. I leave to my well beloved son,
Jonathan Smith, all that my one half of the barn, built
between him and myself, and 12 acres of meadow at
Rockaway, and 5 acres of meadow in the Indian land
upon Rockaway, and 14 acres of meado^v upon Cow
neck, with all the upland belonging to the same ; Also
all those cattle in his possession, appraised at £20, 14s.
I leave to my daughter Mary, wife of Samuel Denton,
the cattle in her possession, valued at <£2(>, 15s. I leave
to Anne and Mary Rushmore, and to Wm. and Stephen

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 421

Ohappelle, the children of my daughter, Martha Chap-
])elle, deceased, the cattle late in her possession, valued
at £20, 15s. I leave to my daughter Hannah, w^ife of
John Tred well, the cattle now in her possession, valued
at £20, los. All the rest of my estate, houses, and
lands I leave to my two sons Joseph and Jonathan. I
leave the rest of my personal estate to my daughters,
Mary Denton, Hannah Tredwell, and the children of
my daughter Martha Chappelle, deceased, and I make
my children executoj"s. In testimony I have hereunto
subscribed my name, and affixed my seal at Hempstead,
the 10 day of Ma}^ 1695.

AVitnesses, William Vesey, John Tredwell, Phebe
Patt, Andrew Gibb. Proved, Apiil 3, 1706, and ad-
ministration granted to Hannah Tredwell, reserving,
power to the rest of executors.

Pao-e 304. — Marrias^e Licenses. Thomas Oakley
and Mary Burroughs, September 15, 1705. Anthony
LisPENAKD and Elizabeth De Klein, November 2,
1705. Robert Watts and Mary Nicoll, December

28, 1705.

Page 311. — Elias Rambout. In the name of God,
Amen. Be it known and manifest to all People that
1, Elias Rambout, of New York, mariner, being sick
and weak. I leave to my cousin, Peter Morin, £1, 16s.,
and desire him to pay it to the Elders of the French
Congregation for the use of the Poor. I leave to my
wife Martha all estate during life. But whereas it
has pleased God to visit her with a strange disease, I
order my executors to manage the same for her best
advantage. I leave all my estate after my wife's de-
cease to my children, Elias, Samuel, Nathaniel, and
Jane, and my son in law, John Bulleau. I make my
cousin, Peter Moi-in, and Benjamin D'Harriette and
Elias Boudinot, executors.

Dated March 28, 1706. Signed " Elle Ramburts."
Witnesses. Nicholas Jamain, Samuel Phillips, Daniel
GailleiN, Abraham Gouverneur. Proved, April 17, 1706.

422 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Page 313. Jacob Teunis De Kay. "In the name
of the Loid, Amen. The last will and testament of
me, Jacob Teunis De Kay, made ye 13 day of Aj^ril,
1688." " Know all men by these presents who shall
see this Instrument, and hear this my last will, that T,
Jacob Teunis De Kay, being at present by the Grace
of God in good health." I leave to my eldest son
Teunis £26, in evidence of his birth right and privi-
lege as first born, by which all future pietenees upon
that account shall be cut ofE. I leave to my daughtei',
Maria De Kay, because she is defective in body, a
certain piece of ground and housing, already built
thereon, adjoining to the house of my son, Teunis De
Kay, according to the Patent thereof. And a trans-
port after my decease shall be given to her and her
children, but if she have no children, then it shall re-
turn to the hereinafter named heirs. I have formerly
given and now confirm to my son, Jacob De Kay, a cer-
tain parcel of land in the Highlands, whereof a Patent
is made in his own name, and in quantity as by the
Patent may appear. I also give and confirm to Jacob
De Kay, son of Teunis De Kay, a certain parcel of
land lying in the Highlands, whereof a Patent is
granted in his own name, and in quantity as by the
Patent may appear. I make for my universal heii-s
my wife, Hillegarde Teunis, and my children gotten
by her, viz., Teunis, Janeke, Angentie, Jacob and Maria,
"and those which by God's Grace 1 may in the future
get." My wife is to have the use of houses and lands,
but no power to sell, and " she is to aliment and bring
up to age the under aged children." I make my wife
executor.

Witnesses, Peter Jacobs Marius, P. DeLanoy.
Proved, April 18, 170G.

[Note. — The house and lot of Jacob Teunis De
Kay is on the east side of Whitehall street, half way
between Stone street and the ancient Maiketfield lane,
which was opposite the south side of Bowlino- Green.
-W. S. P.]

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 423

Page 317. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Abraham Tessemaker, of St.
Thomas, in the West Indies, died intestate, Letters of
administration are gi-anted to Samuel Ba3'ard as prin-
cipal creditor, May 18, 1706.

Page 318. — Nathaniel Coles, Jr. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Nathaniel Coles, Jr., of Oyster Bay,
in Queens County. I leave to my daughters, Rosana,
Freelov^e, and Martha Coles, all my lands in the pre-
cincts of Mosquito Cove, and the lands I bouglit of
John Feek, ioinino; to the same, and each of them is to
have an equal privilege of the water, and the eldest
daughter is to have her clioice. I also leave them my

meadow on the west of . I leave to my son,

Wright Coles, all the rest of my lands, houses, and
meadows. Leaves negro slaves to his daughters. 1
make my wife Rose sole executor and give her the rest
of the movable estate.

Dated September 25, 1705. Witnesses, Henry
Townsend, Samuel Haydon, John Townsend. Proved,
June 6, 1706.

Paore 320. — Garitt Van Duyn. In the name of
God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all
people, that I, Garitt Van Duyn, of New Utrecht in
Kings County, being in good health, do make this my
last will and Testament. I leave to my wife Jacko-
minie the choice of my negroes. I leave to my son
Cornelius Van Duyn, the farm where I now live at
New Utrecht, with all houses and buildings, with all
rights and privileges in the Commons of New Utrecht ;
and he is to pay the following legacies within twelve
years, viz., to my son Denyse and to my daughter
Ashe, and her children each, £150. I leave to my
children, Cornelius, Denyse, Abraham, and Ashe, all
my lands in Dutchess County. The share of my
daughter Ashe is to be managed by my executors for
the benefit of herself and her children. I leave to my

424 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

wife £25, and £12 yearly, for life. I leave to my son
Cornelius, all my working tools for the carpenters and
wheel Wrights work, and I make him executor.

Dated June 30, 1705. Witnesses, Henry Filkin,
Peter Cortelyou, Jan Van dei- Beck. Proved, June
14, 1706.

Page 323. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Rene Jarrett, late of the
Island of Barbadoes, died intestate, Letters of adminis-
tration are granted to John Sheppaid of New York, as
pi-incipal creditoi", June 29, 1705.

Page 324. — Florus Willemse Crom. In the name
of God, Amen. The 7 day of November, 1()99. I,
Florus Willemse Crom, of Orange County, being of
good and perfect health, and desii'ous to settle things
in order. I leave to my wife, Leyntie Aryansen Crom,
all my estate, during life, and after her decease to my
children, William, Aryan, Ti-ientie, Guysbert, Mary
and Dirck Crom, equally. My eldest son William is
to have 40 shillings before any division. And I order
and direct that my land, situate, lying, and being at
Haverstroo, shall be laid out and divided in four dis-
tinct farms and plantations, and they shall be sold at
a vendue, amongst my children, to the highest bidder,
and the purchaser is to make due payment to the rest
for their shares. And whereas 1 have allowed to my
son William the use of a parcel of land at Haverstroo,
he shall, after my decease, pay a reasonable rent for
the same. I make my wife executor. Signed

" Floris Willemse Krom."

Witnesses, Hendrick Ten Bi'oeck, Jaques Fosteyn,
Samuel Bayard. Proved, June 29, 1706.

[Note. — Haverstroo is the oi'iginal name of what
is now Haverstraw, in Rockland County, N. Y. The
Krom Patent granted to his father, William Krom, is
the tract of land at Haverstraw lying V)etween the
road from Haverstraw to Stony Point and the Hudson

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 425

river. A brook near the east part of that tract still
bears the name of " Floris Falls."— W. S. P.]

Page 327. — Thomas Farmer. In the name of God,
Amen. This 24 day of June, 1706, I, Thomas Farmei',
of New York, husbandman, being sick and weak of
l)ody. I leave to Thomas Pell, of New York, ship
Wright, all and singular, my whole estate, and make
him sole executoi*. Witnesses, Jacob Phenix, Jacob
Horrock, Thomas Adams. Proved, July 10, 1706.

Page H28. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas, James Leason, of St. Thomas,
in the West Indies, died intestate. Letters of adminis-
tration are granted to Thomas Davenport, of New
Yoi'k, as principal creditor. August 8, 1706.

Whereas John Hubbard, late of Jamaica, in Queens
County, died intestate, Letters of administi'ation are
.granted to his widow Mabel, October 12, 1706.

Page 329. — John Maltbie. In the name of God,
Amen, this 24 day of June, 1706. I, John Maltbie,
of Southampton, in the County of Suffolk, joyner,
l)eing sick and weak. I leave to my two daughters
Mary and Sarah, all my housing, buildings, and lands,
and accommodations in Southampton. Jf they die
without issue, then all my estate is to go to John Ford-
ham, son of Joseph Fordham, of Southampton. 1
leave to the said John Fordham, two tracts of land
which my mother gave me in a deed of gift, situate
and lying in the town of Stratford, Connecticut, be
the same more or else. I leave to my wife all mov-
able estate and the use of all lands.

Witnesses, Joseph Taylor, Josiah Laughton, Joseph
Fordham. Proved before Giles Sylvester, Esq.,
August 10, 1706, and confii-med August 22, 1706.

[Note. — The homestead of John Maltbie, in the
village of Southampton, is the lot on the south side of

426 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Jobs lane, now tlie homestead of Albert C. Reeves.
This homestead, in 1717, was purchased by Judge
Hugh Gelston, who married Mar}^ Maltbie. She has
many descendants. — W. S. P.]

Page 332. — Jan Cornelis Damen. In the name of
God, Amen. On this day, being the 1st of September,
anno 1680, between 7 and 8 o'clock in the evening,
appeared before me, Mitchell Hainells, Clerk, admitted
b}^ the Constable and overseers of Brookland, in
their own persons, Jan Cornells Damen, being in good
health of body, and Sophia Martense his lawful wife,
at present being very sick in bed, but in the free exer-
cise of understanding and senses as it evidently ap-
peared to me. The survivor is to liave the full use of
all the estate in Brookland and elsewhere. If the
survivor should re-marry, then he or she is to have one
half the estate.

Witnesses, Martin Ryersen, Jan Buys, Johanes
Casperse. Proved before Henry Filken, Esq., Septem-
ber 3, 1706.

Page 334, — Matthew Howell. In the name of
God, Amen. This 31 day of October, 1704. I, Mat-
thew Howell, of the Town of Southampton in the
County of Suffolk, Gentleman, being very sick and
weak, do make and ordain this to be my last will and
Testament. I leave to my eldest son, Nathan Howell,
my now dwelling house and all the land adjoining,
which I bought of Samuel Johnes, deceased ; Also
one piece of land known by the name of Heatherfield,
and all my land at the head of the creek; Also my
negro boy named Reuben, and my best sword and
worst gun, and my ^ of Quogue neck. I leave to my
son, Israel Howell, my home lot which I bought of my
uncle, Edmund Howell, deceased ; Also my close at
Coopers neck, which I bought of said Edmund Howell,
and also the other piece of land lying at the north end
of the town, which I bought of Joseph Sayi'e, And

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 427

also my pai't of a neck of land that is in partnership
witli Mr. Kichard Smith, Esq., known by the name of
Watshogne and the one third part of one half of an
Island, known by the name of Kitchininchoge; Also
the next worst gun and sword, and a negro boy called
Felix. I leave to my son, Ezekiel Howell, all that my
neck of land and meadow known by the name of
Moriches, with the house thereon standing, and the
other two third, of one half of the Island, aforesaid ;
Also a negro boy Archibald and my best gun and a
serviceable sword. I leave to my two sons, Isi-ael and
Ezekiel, all that land belonging to my farm at Mori-
ches which is not divided to them equally. I leave to
my daughter Eunice Washburn, a cow and a calf,
having formerly given her a princi])al share and pro-
portion. I give to my daughter, Jerusha Howell, £7b.
I make my ^vife, Mary Howell, executor, and I leave
her all goods and chattels, and she is to have the use
of ^ of my lands and the use of one third of my dwell-
ing house including the best room.

Witnesses, Mannassah Kernpton, Nathaniel Howell,
John Woolley. Pj'oved before Giles Sylvester, Esq.,
June 27, 1706, and confirmed by Lord Corubury,
October 10, 1706.

[Note. — Colonel Matthew Howell was one of the
most distinguished men of his day. His massive
tombstone, bearing the ancestral coat of arms, states
that he was a " member of the House of Representa-
tion of Her Majesties Province of New York." He
died May 4, 1706, aged 55. His homestead, bought of
Samuel Johnes, is on the west side of the main sti'eet
of Southampton, next south of Jaggers Lane, and late-
ly owned by Susan King. The home lot, V)ought of
Edmund Howell, is the original homestead of Edward
Howell, the Founder of Southampton, and is now
owned by Hon. James H. Pierson. The neck Wats-
hogue, and the Island, are a part of the Moriches
Patent, now East Moriches, Long Island. — W. S. P.]

428 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 7.

Page 337. — Edward, Viscount Coi'nbuiy, Captain
General, etc. Whereas James Pj:tty, late of Soiitbold,
died intestate, Letters of administration are granted
to his widow. Experience Petty, October 14, 1706.

Page 338. — Samuel Butler. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Samuel Butler, of Southampton, in the
County of Suffolk, being in pei-fect memory. I leave
to my daughters, Martha, Sarah, Amy, and Mary each
£10. I leave to my sons, Nathaniel and James, and to
my daughter Anne, each 10 shillings. I leave to my
Avife Sarah all the rest of my estate, movable or im-
movable, with power to sell, and I make her executor.

Dated Aju'il 25, 1704. Witnesses, John iMaltbie,
Job Sayre, Samuel Cooper. Proved before Giles Syl-
vester, June 28, 1 706.

[Note. — The homestead of Samuel Butler is on the
west side of Main street, Southampton, L. I., and is
the home lot of George Hallock. — W. S. P.]

Paoe 339. — Benjamin Foster. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Benjamin Foster, of Southampton, m
Suffolk County, being at the present sick and weak.
I leave to my son, Benjamin Foster, a certain parcel of
land lying on the south side of the way of my new
dwelling house, to begin at the east end of the place
where my old dwelling house is, and to run upon a due
south line to the l)ay. Bounded north by the high-
way, east by the land of Nathaniel Halsey. I leave
to my son, Jonathan Foster, that other certain parcel of
land lying on the south side of the highway by my
now dwelling house, bounded east by the line afore
mentioned. I set for Benjamin's line, north by the
highway, west by the swamp, as it is now fenced ;
Also one half of my meadow at Cooper's neck. I leave
to my son, Isaac Foster, 7 acres of land to be laid out
to him adjoining to the highway by the Beech tree.
I leave to my son, David Foster, at Cutchogue, 20
shillings. I leave to my daughter, Mary Cliatfield, 10

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 429

sliillings. To my dangliter Deboi'ali 10 shillings when
eighteen, and to my daughter Sai'ah £S when eighteen.
Leaves to wife Lydia all rest of estate for life, and
makes her executor.

Dated January 25, 170-|. Witnesses, John Sayre,
Peter White, Samuel Cooper. Proved ])efore Giles
Sylvester, June 28, 1706.

Page 341. — Egbert Hekmat^s. In the name of
God, Amen. The 7 day of June, 1705. I, Egbert
Hermans, of the Basses Bowery in New York, being
sick and weak. I leave to my wife Elsie all estate for
life. If she should marry she may retain the use of
the Bowery, but is to pay rent for one half. But if
she leave the Bowery, the heirs are to pay her rent for
one half, "as shall be appraised by four honest neigh-
boi-s." I leave to my only son, Fullert Hermans, £25,
and the best horse which I have. I leave the rest of
my estate to my children, Fullert, Anke, Margaret,
Geesie, and Sarah. I make my wife Elsie executor,
and my loving friends, Captain Jacob De Kay and
Peter Oblinus, Trustees.

Witnesses, Johanes Thomas, David Mandevill,
Hendrick De Camp, William Huddlestone. Proved,
October 2, 1706.

[Note. — The "Basses Bowery" was at Greenwich,
in the city of New York, in the vicinity of Eighth
avenue and Thirteenth street.]

Page 343. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas John Nanfan, Esq., of New
York, lately died intestate, Letters of administration
are granted to Ebenezer Willson as principal creditor,
October 19, 1706.

Page 344. — Jeremy Kettell. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Jeremy Kettell, Secretary, of Marbletown,
in the County of Ulster, being of good and perfect
memory. I leave to my wife the use of my house and

430 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

home lot, where I now live, during her life, and then
to go to my three youngest chikfren, Richard, Susan,
and Elizabeth. I also give to my wife f of the estate
and all household goods. I leave to my ehlest son
Jeremy ^ of all estate except lands, and he is to pay
to William Ennis 30 schei)pels of good winter wheat.
I leave to my son Richard |- of estate on same condi-
tions. I leave to my eldest daughter Susan 1 of estate
and ^ of the house and home lot, and she is to pay to
William Ennis 30 scheppels of wheat. I leave to my
youngest daugliter Elizabeth \ of estate and ^ of the
liouse and home lot, on same conditions. I leave to
William Ennis 120 sheppels of wheat. I make my
trusty and well-beloved neighboi's, Mr. John Cook and
Captain Charles Broad head, executors.

Witnesses, John Cook, Charles Broadhead, John
Noble, Richard Broadhead, William Nottingham.
Proved before Henry Beekman, Esq., October 29,
1706.

Page 346. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. To all to whom these may come. Wliei'e-
as Robert Parker, late of New York, died intestate.
Letters of administration are granted to John Shep-
pard, cooper, of New York, as principal creditor, Oc-
tober 19, 1706.

Page 347. — Thomas Penniston. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Thomas Penniston, of the city of New
York, mariner, being bound to sea against the common
enemy, in the good ship called the " Revenge," galley,
And not knowing how it may please God to deal with
me in the said voyage. In case of my death before
my return, first I recommend my soul into the hands
of the Almighty God, and my body to such decent
buiial as the time and place will afford. I leave all
my estate to my wife Alice and my son Wm. Pennis-
ton, and my son is to jjave his half when of age.

Dated Decembei' 24, 170r>. Witnesses, Richard

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 431

Lawrence, Jan Willense Roome, John Tudor. Proved
before Lord Cornbury, October 21, 1706.

Page 348. — Edward White. In the name of God,
Amen, the 9 day of November, 1706. I, Edward
White, of the town of Oyster Bay in Queens County,
being very sick and weak. I leave to my eldest sc.n,
Simon White, my house and home lot of land whereon
it stands, bounded on the south to Jacob Wright's land,
and on the east to the highwa}^, and on the north to
the meadows. Together \vith that parcel of land
whereon my barn stands, bounded all round with high-
ways ; Also my share of salt meadow, and all the
lands which I have laid out joining to John Town-
send's land, nigh to Henry Weeks; Also one i-ight
and a half in the undivided lands in the Old Purchase
of Oyster Bay. I leave to my second son, Joseph
White, one lot of land which I have lying in the town,
and joining to Nathaniel Coles home lot, together with
one half of all my land at the Plains and Plains edge,
and a share of salt meadow^ lyi^ig ^^^ ^I^g home meadow,
on the west side of the meadow I leave to his brother
Simon ; Also one I'ight and a quarter of land in the
undivided lands in the Old Purcliase of Oyster Bay.
I leave to my youngest son, Robert White, my lot of
land joining to his uncle Simon Cooper's lot, in the
Town, and the other half of my land at the Plains and
Plains edge ; Also my otlier share of meado^v lying
in the home meadows, and a right and a quarter of the
undivided lands in the old Purchase of Oyster Bay. I
leave to my five daughters, Judith, Abigail, Martha,
Mary and Anne, £20 each when of age. 1 leave to my
wife Mary the rest of the movable estate and make her
sole executor. I also give to my wife Mary all the
meadow ground at the south, which I bought of
Thomas Ireland, to sell and dispose of to pay debts
and legacies. She is also to have the use of all houses
and lands to bring up the children.

Witnesses, Robert Cooper, Simon Cooper, John

432 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Townsend. Pi'oved at Hempstead, November 25,
1706.

Page 351. — John Townsend. In the name of God,
Amen, this 9 day of May, 17U5. I, John Townsend,
of Oyster Bay, in Queens County, being very sick and
weak. I leave to my daughter Hannah, one Towns-
man's right of land lying upon Oak neck and Fire Isl-
and, with what she hath already had, which is in full
for her portion out of my estate. I leave to my
bi'other Henry's four daughtei'S a 3 year old heifer,
each. I autliorise and impower my well beloved wife
Esther, and my cousin, John Townsend, Nathaniel
Coles, Jr., Samuel Dickens and Isaac Smith to manage
and improve, lease, sell, or dispose of any part of my
estate for the best advantage, and the bjinging np of
my children, and to divide the i-est of my estate among
my children.

Witnesses, Henry Townsend, Samuel Hay den, Aaron
Furman. Proved before Lord Cornbury, November
25, 1706.

Page 353. — Elbert Willett. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Elbert Willett, late of Flushing in Queens
County, but now of Jamaica in the same County, be-
ing sick and weak. It is my will that my executors
sell all my land in Jamaica, and also some part of my
lands in Flushing, if they see fit, and find it necessary
for the maintenance of the children under age. I or-
der that my executoi's sell all of my lands in Flatlands
in Kings Coimty, and put the proceeds at use for the
benefit of my daughter Margaret, till she is of age, or
is married. I leave to my son, Edward Willett (ex-
cepting as above), all my lands and tenements in the
town of Flushing, and he is to pay to my wife Johana
,£100 in lieu of dower; and to his sister Margaret
£100. I appoint my wife administrator of all the
estate and guardian of the children, " Pecommending
to her the bringing them up Christianly and hand-

ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 433

somely, and charging tlieni to demean themselves duti-
fully toward her." I make my brother, Majoi* Wm.
Willett, of Westchestei', and Captain Thomas Willetts,
of Flushing, executors.

Dated August 10, 1706. Witnesses, Thomas Cor-
dall, Thomas Yates, Samuel Clows.

Codicil. If all the children die, then the estate is to
go to my father. Colonel Thomas Willetts, and to all
my brothers and sisters, August 11, 1706.

Witnesses, Thomas Cordall, John Stevenson, Samuel
Clows.

Tage 855.— Thomas Wickingham, In the name of
God, Amen. I, Thomas Wickingham, of Newtown, in
Queens County, being sick in body. I leave to my son
Thomas, one negro child, above the rest of my children.
I leave all the rest of my estate to my three children,
Thomas, John, and Susannah, and my wife is to enjoy
the income till they come of age. I make my trusty
friends, William Hallett, Jj'., and Richard Alsop, ex-
ecutors.

Dated October 25, 1706. Witnesses, Thomas Alsop,
Isaac Bryan, Hanah Alsop, Ruth Hallett. Pi'ovecl
before Lord Cornbuiy, December 10, 1706.

Page 357. — John Youngs. In the name of God,
Amen. I, John Youngs, of Williamsburg, in Virginia,
vintner, being at the present time sick and weak. I
leave all my estate to my beloved wife Katherine
Youngs, and I make her and my beloved friend Peter
Faulkner, Esq., executors. In witness whereof I have
set my hand in New York, June 8, 1706.

Witnesses, John Robins, Isaac Hargi-ave, G. Sylves-
ter, Peter Hack. Proved before Lord Cornl)ury, De-
cember 3, 1706.

Page 358.^ — John Conkling. In the name of God,
Amen, this 15 day of January, 170|-. I, John Conk-
ling, of the Town of Southold, in the County of Suf-

434 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

folk, being weak in body, I leave to my wife Sarah ^
of all lands and meadows, situate, lying, and being at
Hashamamack in the town of Southold, and ^ of all
my housing thereto belonging, during her life, and then
to my eldest son John Conkling and his heirs forever,
and I also leave him the other f of the lands and
meadows, and the other ^ of the housing belonging
thereto at Hashamamack. I leave to my wife Sarah
^ of my farm at Aquaback, within the township of
Southold, and lying between the land of Thomas Terry
on the west, and the land of Thomas Hunter on the
east ; also ^ part of the meadow belonging thereto,
during her life, and then to my second sou, Henry
Conkling, and his heirs forever. And I also give to my
son, Henry Conkling, the other f of said farm and
meadow. I leave to my wife one-thii'd of money and
movable estate, except certain negroes. I leave to my
third son, Thomas Conkling, £50, when of age. I leave
to my daughters Sarah, Rachel, Maiy, and Elizabeth
£25 each when of age or married ; also f of house-
hold stuff. All the rest of personal estate to sons John
and Henry. I leave to my son, Joseph Conkling, £50.
I make my wife Sai-ah, and my sons, John and Henry,
executors.

Witnesses, Gershom Terry, Sarah Gordon, Benjamin
Youngs. Proved before Giles Sylvester, Esq., October
14, 1706.

Page 861. — Nicholas Croxton. In the name of
God, Amen, this 13th day of Decembei-, 1706, 1, Nich-
olas Croxton, of New York, late of Bridgetown, in the
Island of Barbadoes, mariner. I direct my executors
to take possession of all my estate, and after paying
all debts and funeral charges to account for the rest to
my wife Lucretia Croxton. I make my friends. Col-
onel William Merritt and Captain Daniel Dunscombe,
executors.

Witnesses, Richard Chisnall, William Huddlestone,
Margery Dobbs. Proved, January 2, l76f.

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 435

Page 363. — William Missen. In tlie name of God,
Allien. I, William Missen, of New York, mariner,
being very sick. I leave all my estate, real and per-
sonal, to my loving friends William Leats, of New
York, Sadler, and Thomas Abbott my mate, equally.
And I make William Leats sole executor.

Dated October 2, 1706. Witnesses, Samuel Staats,
Nathaniel Sheppard, G abriel Ludlow, Abraham Moore.
Proved, October 22, 1706.

Page 364. — Conradus Vanderbeck. In the name
of God, Amen. I, Conradus Vanderbeck, of New York,
measurer, being sick. I leave all my lands and houses
to my executors, to be sold to pay debts and expenses.
I leave to my wife Catharine all the goods, household
stuff, and other things whatsoever, which she Ijrought
^vith her, or belonged to her at the time of our mar-
riage, I also give her six silver spoons, one feather bed,
one cupboard and one negro girl. I leave to Anna
Margaret Vanderbeck, my youngest daughter by my
first wife, one cupV)oaid and one feather bed. I leave
to Coni-adus Vanderbeck, my youngest son by my first
wife, all my joiners tools, and clothing. I leave to my
eldest son Paulus, 40s in case he restores to me a
silver cup to me belonging and which is now in his
possession. And if my personal property should pay
my debts, I nevertheless order my real estate to be
sold, and the proceeds to be divided among my wife,
and my son Paulus, and the children of my son
John deceased, and the children of my daughter
Mary Bush and Elsie Vanderbeck, daughter of my
son Abraham, deceased, and my son Isaac, and my
daughter Anne Margaret, and my son Conradus, and
also to Burger and Jacob Vanderbeck, my sons by
my present wife. I make my wife and Dirk Auierman
executors.

Dated July 17, 1706. Witnesses, James Kequiei-,
Barent Bas, Jan Van Hooru. Proved, January 9,
170f.

436 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Page 3t)7. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Nicholas Garretsk, of New
York, lately died intestate, Letters of administration
are granted to his wife, Mary Garrettse, January 9,
170f

Page 368. — Cornelius Vander Kutl. In the
name of God, Amen. Know all men by these presents
that I, Cornelius Van Der Kuyl, corn measurer of
New York. I leave to my wife Elizabeth all my
estate, with full power to sell. All that is remaining
after her decease, I leave to the children of my daugh-
ter, Mary Van der Kuyl, named Cornelius and Egbert
Van Borsum, sons of Henry Van Borsum, her husband,
deceased, and to my daughter, Neeltie Van der Kuyl,
wife of Gerritt Lydeckei-. Mentions "Lewis Boug-
rand the present husband of my daughter Mary." I
make Timon Van Borsum, uncle to the sons of my
daughter Mary, and Geritt Lydecker, husband of my
daughter Neeltie, tutors of the children under age.

Dated June 20, 1696. Witnesses, Abraham Van-
dewater, Abraham Metsaler, P. DeLanoy. Proved,
January 16, 170f.

Page 370. — ^Stepiien Jamain. Li the name of
God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all peo-
ple that I, Stephen Jamain, of New Yoi'k, vintner,
being sick in body. I leave to Peter Morin, son of
Peter Morin, brazier, my Diamond ring. To Captain
Benjamin Fanneuil, merchant, £o, for the use of the
poor of the French Reformed Protestant Church of
New York. I leave all the rest of my estate to my
sisters, Judith Jamain and Mary Morin, equally. I
make my brother in law, Peter Moi'in, sole executor.

Dated January 7, 170|. Witnesses, John Foget,
John Eblet, Abraham Gouverneur. Proved, January
18, 170f.

Page 371. — Simon Grovj]r. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Simon Grover, of the town of Southold, in

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 437

the County of Suffolk, being in perfect health. I
leave to my wife, Elizal)eth Grover, all my estate of
houses and lands during her life. After her decease,
I leave to my daughter, Elizabeth Horton, J640, and a
first lot of Commonao-e in Southold bounds. I leave
to my daughter, Mary Youngs, all my lands and
meadows at and belonging to Peakings neck. I leave
to my daughter, Martha Moore, all my homestead,
houses, and home lot. All the rest of my estate to
my wife and tliree children.

Dated Octo))er 2, 1699. Witnesses, Daniel Top-
ping, Nathaniel Bayly, Barnabus Horton. Pi'oved,
February 8, 170|-, and Letters of Administration
granted to wife Elizabeth.

Page 373. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain
General, etc. Whereas Peter Porikr, of New
Rochelle, died intestate. Letters of administration are
granted to Zachariah Angevine, of New Rochelle,
tailor, February 8, 170|.

Page 374. — Daniel Streing. In the name of
God, Amen, the 16 day of Decembei", 1706. I, Daniel
Streing, of the towm of Bye in AVestchester County,
Gentleman, being sick and weak. After all debts and
expenses are paid, I leave all the rest of my estate to
my wife Charlotte Streing and make her sole executor.

Witnesses, Oliver Besby, Isaac Mercier, Le

Conte, Orlando Payne. Proved, February 11, 170f.

Page 375. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain
General, etc. Whereas Hugh Gray, of Huntington,
in Suffolk County, died intestate, Letters of adminis-
t]-ation are granted to his wife, Sybella, February 11^
170f.

Whereas Thomas Booth, of Southold, in Suffolk
County, died intestate. Letters of administration are
granted to his son, Thomas Booth, Jr., February 11,
170f.

438 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Whereas Captain Thomas Miles, late of New York,
died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to
his brother inlaw, James Hull, March 3, 17<;|-.

Whereas George Havens, of Shelter Island, died
intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his
wife, Eleanor Havens, February 11, I70f.

Page 379. — Zacheus Goldsmith. In the name of
God, Amen. T, Zacheus Goldsmith, of the town of
Southold in Suffolk County, on the Island of Nassau,
yeoman, being very sick and weak. I leave to my
wife, Mary Goldsmith, one half of all my lands and
meadows and housing and orchards, so long as she
shall remain my widow, and no longer, and one half of
my pi-esent estate. " If my wife should happen to be
with child, the said child is to have | of all the prop-
erty," but if not then my brother, Richard Goldsmith,
shall have the same, and he is to pay to his brothei',
Thomas Goldsmith, £15, and also he is to release all
the £40 I am to pay him by my father's will. The
personal pi'operty which would go to said child is left
to my brother, John Goldsmith, and my sister, Maiy
Goldsmith. I make my wife Mary executor.

Dated January 17, 1706. Witnesses, Thomas
Mapes, Joshua AVells, William Benjamin. Proved l)e-
fore Giles Sylvester, June 27, 17()-|.

Page 380. — Myjstdert Coerten. In the name of
God, Amen, the 25 October, 1704. I, Myndert Coer-
ten, living in Broynan burrow in the limits of New
Utrecht, in Kings County, farmer, being sick and
weak. I leave to my daughter Hannah the whole farm
whereon she now lives, within the bounds of Middle-
town. I leave to my daughter Maria, after the de-
cease of me and my wife, the whole farm whereon I
live, and she is to pay to my daughter Wyntie, <£40().
If my daughter Wyntie marry, then she is to have one
half of the £400, and her son, Myndert Lafavour, the

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 439

other half, and I make Jacob Caralew, Peter Caralew,
and Gerritt Cornelius, his guardians. If my daughter
Wyntie is not willing to live with her mother, Maria
Coerten, then I leave to her the house that was built
for Hendrick, with | the lot whereon it stands. I leave
to my grandson, Coertens Andreas, son of my daugh-
ter Hannah, a negro boy, and if he die before my
grandson comes of age, then he is to have another of
equal value. I leave the rest of my personal estate to
my three daughters.

Dated October 25, 1704.

If any of my three daughters should grumble at this
my will, they are to be cut off with £5 for their por-
tion.

Witnesses, Abraham Brazier, Joost Paldinck, Sam-
son Benson, John Gordon. Proved, February 22,
I70f

•

Page 384. — Eihvard, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. To all to whom these presents may
come. Know ye that at New York the 20 day of
March, 170f, Catharine Donaldson, aged about 13
years, and Mary Donaldson, aged about 12 years,
children of John Donaldson, deceased, did, before me,
choose Peter Van Brugh, of Albany, and Andrew
Grevenraet, of New York, to be their guardians, and
they are admitted by me.

Isaac Kodriguez Marquise. In the name of God,
Amen, the 17 Octol^er, 1706. I, Isaac Rodriguez
Marquise, of New York, merchant, being of perfect
remembrance, and bound on a voyage to Jamaica, in
the West Indies. It is my will that my dear mother,
Rachel Marquise, be maintained out of my estate and
live with my wife and children ; but if she cannot agree
with them or likes to live by herself, she is to receive
j650, and a good serviceable negro woman shall be pur-
chased for her. And I hereby give a strict charge to
my wife and childi-en to be dutiful to my said dear

440 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 7.

mother. I leave to my daugliter Esther, £50, to buy
her a Jewell when she is of the age of 18, or marries
with her mother's consent. The rest of my estate I
leave to my wife Rachel, my son Jacob, and my daugh-
ter Esthei'. The part of my estate which is left to my
children, is to be put into the hands of Mr. Aaron La
Megroa, merchant, in Jamaica, who shall be supervisor
ovei- my children. I desire Mr. Lewis Gomez and J\lr.
Abraham de Lucena to assist my wife in the manage-
ment of all her affairs, and I make her executor.

Witnesses, William Peartree, Ebenezer Willson, Rip
Van Dam. Proved, March 24, 170f.

Page 386. — Richard Thorne. In the name of God,
Amen, the 28 November, 1706. I, Richard Thorne, of
Madnans neck, in the township of Hempstead, on Nas-
sau Island, being very sick and weak. I leave to my
wife Phebe all my .estate for her own use, and the
bringing up and education of the children, until my son
Richard is of age. If my wife man-ies again and she
prefers to stay upon the farm she may, or if she chooses
to remove elsewhere she shall have the use of the farm
at Madnans neck and the movables for the bringing
up of the children, till my son Richard is of age, I
leave to my son Richard all my land, messuage, and tene-
ments on Madnans neck, and all my rights within the
town of Hempstead. If he die under age then all the
estate is to goto my three daughters, Hannah, Mar}^, and
Phebe. I leave to my daughters, Hannah and Mary,
200 acres of land at Maidenhead in West Jersey. I
leave to my daughter Phebe the meadow at Westches-
ter, purchased by me from John Tallman, and now in
possession of Charles Morgan, for which he is to pay,
according to covenant, £31. In case of non payment
it is to return to me, and I leave it to my daughter
Phebe. I will that within twelve months after the
death of my mother, Winifred Thorne, that the sum of
£40 be paid to my sister, Margaret Rattow. I make
my wife Phebe executor.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 441

Witnesses, John Thomas " Clerk," Thomas Hicks
Isaac Hicks, Johanes Van Wyck. Proved, February

17, irof

Page 389. — Henrica Anthony. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Henrica Anthony, of New York,
widow, being" ancient and weak of bod}^ but of sound
mind. I leave all my estate of every description,
houses, lands, and goods, to my three well beloved
grand sons, Henry, Allard, and Nicholas Anthony, to
them and their heirs. My grand son, Henry Anthony,
is to have £10 more than the rest. Mentions " my
brother Warner Wessells and his children." " Henry
Coerten, son of my lister, Christina Coerten, widow;"
" My sister, Maria Aldricks, of New Castle, Pennsyl-
vania ; " " My brother, Harmanus Wessells, late of New
Yoi-k, Chirurgeon," " My brother, Dirck AVessells, of
New York." I leave to Elizabeth Sharpas, daughter
of William Sharpas, Town Clerk, of Ne\v York, £15.
I appoint Isaac De Reimer, merchant, William Jack-
son, cordwainer, and Colonel Jacob Rutsen, of Ulster
County, executors. I leave to my brother, Dirck AVes-
sells, £4 per annum.

Dated January 16, 1701. Witnesses, Thomas Ha-
warden, Isaac De Peyster, John Sheppard.

Codicil. Makes Henricus Coerten, mariner, Andreas
Teller, merchant, William Jackson, Jacobus Kip, hus-
band of the late widow Ver Planck, executors.

Dated August 24, 1702. AVitnesses, William Shar-
pas, Isaac De Peyster, John Sheppard. Proved, May
16, 1707. Henry Coerten and Wm. Jackson being the
surviving executors.

Page 392. — Nicholas Jamain. In the name of God,
Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all people, that
I, Nicholas Jamain, of New York, merchant, being now
in good health. I leave to my cousin [nephew] Ste-
phen Jamain, son of my brother Stephen Jamain, de-
ceased, a gold seal ring to the value of £4. To my

442 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

niece Esther Charron, the daughter of Jean Charron,
and ray sister Margaret, deceased, all household stufP
and furniture, except gold and jewels. I leave to
Maria, the eldest daughtei' of Peter Morin, £100, when
of age. I leave to my trusty fi'iends, Benjamin Faneuil
and Paul Droillet, £20, for the use of the Poor of the
French Church in New York. I leave the rest of my
estate to Stephen, Judith, and Maria, wife of Peter
Morin, the children of my brother, Stephen Jamain, de-
ceased, and to Elie, son of my brothei', Armant Jamain,
deceased, and to Jean and Esther Charron, children of
Jean Charron and my sister Margaret, deceased. Ex-
ecutors to have power to sell real estate. I make Paul
Droillet, Benjamin Fanenil, and Louis Corne exec-
utors.

Dated December 31, 1706. Witnesses, Alexander
Allaire, Jean La Feurt, John Foget, Aln'aham Gou-
verneur.

Codicil. Since the above will was written it lias
pleased God to call to himself my cousin, Stephen Ja-
main, and what I gave him I now give to Elie Jamain
and the others above named. I leave to Mr. Paul
Droillet £20 to buy him a piece of plate. January 10,
I70f

Codicil. I leave to my cousin, Elie Jamain, all my
wearing clothes and my libraiy and my signet. I leave
to my niece, Esther Charron, all the wearing a])parell
of my wife, deceased, and an Lidian woman. February
5, 170f

Proved before Thomas Wenham, May 16, 1707.

Page 395. — Phillip French. Li the name of God,
Amen. 1, Phillip French, of New York, merchant, be-
ing in perfect health, I leave to my wife one third of
rents and income of estate, and one third of personal
property. I leave to my son, Phillip French, all my
lands in Suffolk County in England. I leave to my
three daughters, Elizabeth, Anne, and Margaret, all
my lands and estate in East New Jersey, which I lately

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. ' 443

pni'cbased from Thomas Coddington. I leave to my
wife £1,000, and all plate, rings, jewels, etc. I leave
to the poor of the Parish of Kellshell, in England, £5.
Mentions " children of my brother, John French." I
make my wife Ann, Lewis Morris, and my brother in
law, Adolph Phillipse, executors.

Dated May 20, 1706. Witnesses, Jacobus Van
Cortlandt, Phillip Schuyler, Edward Bi-own. Proved,
June 3, 1707.

[Note. — Phillip French was son in law of Fredrick
Phillipse. His residence, which was the house and
lot given by his father in law in his will, is on the
south side of Pearl street, and next east of the famous
"Fraunces Tavern."— W. S. P.]

Whereas James Jeffray, of New York, School
master, died intestate, Letters of administration are
granted to John Sloss, as principal creditor, July 19,
1707.

Page 401. — David Roe. In the name of God,
Amen. I, David Roe, of Flushing in Queens County,
being weak and indisposed in body. I leave to my
son, Nathaniel Roe, all my housing, lands, and meadows
in the toAvn of Flashing, and my great cedar chest,
which stands in my eastward room; And ^ of the
provisions, cider, corns, etc., and he is to pay ^ of the
funeral expenses. I leave to my son, John Roe, <£20,
and my negro })oy, Sam, and the other half of the
provisions, cider, corn, etc. To Elizabeth, Patience, and
Mary, the children of my daughter, Elizabeth Totens,
deceased, £10 each. I make my son, Nathaniel Roe,
sole executor, and my friends, Samuel Bowne and
Francis Doughty, executors in Trust.

Dated December 26, 1702. Witnesses, Henry Tay-
lor, Jonathan Tliorne, James Clement.

Page 403. — Henry Harding. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Henry Hardino;, of the Parish of St.

444 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Georges, in the Island of Barbadoes, Esq., at present
residing in the city of New York, being sick and weak.
I leave to my wife, Elizabeth, all ray estate, real and
personal, during her life. And after her decease to
my only daughter, Isabella Harding, to hei' and her
heirs, but in default of issue, then to my cousin and
God daughter, Isabella Maverick, the daughter of ray
aunt, Joan Maverick, of Barbadoes, and if she leave
no issue, then to ray cousin, Geoi'ge Barry, son of
John Barry, of Barbadoes. I leave to my daughter,
Isabella, £"j?,100, of such money as shall be current in
the Island of Barbadoes, after the 10th day of Janu-
ary next. And I make my wife sole executor and
guardian of my daughter. I appoint Colonel William
Battin and Captain Thoraas 8peght, overseers. I
give to ray cousin, Isabella Maverick, £350. And to
my cousins, William, Thomas, and Mary, children of
ray cousin, Thomas Speght, of Barbadoes, £175 each,
when of age. To Jacob Drayton, my present overseer
on the Island of Barbadoes, £25, to buy him mourn-
ing. To my good friend Charles Egerton, Sr., of
Barl)adoes, £12, and £2 to buy him a ring, to wear in
remembrance of me. I leave to ray cousin, Grace
Cosens, wife of Barne Cosens, of New York, all ray
estate in New Jersey, near to New York.

Dated in New York, December 15, 1704. Wit-
nesses, Daniel Hanan, -Michael Hawden, Thomas
Davenpoi't, Edmund Kingsland.

Page 407.^ — Garrett Wyckoff. In the name of
God, Araen, this 9 October, 1704. Be it known that
I, Garett Wyckoff, of Flatlands in Kings County, on
the Island of Nassau, being at present very sick and
weak. I leave to ray loving wife Katharine, all estate
of houses and lands, during her life, and 12 aci'es of
land within the liraitts of Gravesend. But if she re-
marry, then an inventory is to be made, and ray eldest
son Peter shall have half of the houses and lands
when he is of age, and the other half after ray wife's

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 44;-)

decease, and lie is to pay to the other chihli-en, iiainel}^
(ireetie, Adriane, Anike, Marytie and Janica, £450, I
give to my son Peter, a silver tankard, and my plows
and harrows and all the tackling; belonixino- to a faj'm.
The testator makes provision for an expected child. 1
make my loving friends and brothers, Claas Wyckoff,
Hendrick WyckofP, Peter Wyckoff, Gaiett StoothofP,
and Peter INevins, my executors. And they are to
sell a 12 acre lot of land, lying at Ambrose Island, so
called in the town of Gravesend.

Witnesses, Jan Terhunen, James Amerman, Henry
Filkin. Proved at Flatlands, July 12, 17U7, and con-
firmed by Lord Cornbury.

Pao^e 410. — Nicholas Crocheron. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Nicholas Crocheron, of Pichmond
County, planter, being in good health. I give to the
poor of the French Congregation on Staten Island, £5,
to be paid to the Elders. I leave to the children of
John Bodine by his first wife, my nephews and nieces,
as objects worthy of my charity, one half of all my
patei'nal estate, goods, and chattels, in case I leave no
children. I leave all the rest of my estate to my lov-
ing Avife, Anne Crocheron, and to her heirs and assigns.
I leave to all my other heirs, each 6 shillings.

Dated February 10, 170|. Witnesses, John Bell-
ville, Moses Bernd, William Tilyer. Proved before
Thomas Weuham, Esq., July 24, l707.

Page 412. — John Collins. Know all men by these
presents, that I, John Collins, of New York, cord-
wainer, do make and ordain and constitute m}- friend,
Adrian Hooglandt, of New York, merchant, my true
and lawful attorney, with full power, etc. And con-
sidering the uncertainty of this transitoiy life, I de-
clare these presents to contain my last will and testa-
ment, and I leave to my loving wife, Mary Collins, all
goods and chattels which I have in the world. And I
appoint the said Adrian Hooglandt sole executor.

446 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

Dated December 30, 1706. Witnesses, Elizabeth
Bradford, Andrew Bradford, William Bradford.
Proved before Thomas Wenham, Esq., August 4, 1707.

Page 414. — Edward, Viscount Cornbuiy, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Lucy Palmer, one of the
daughters and executors of John Wmthrop, late of
the ('olony of Connecticut, deceased, died intestate.
Letters of administration are granted to her husband,
Edward Palmer, of New London, September 1, 1707.

Page 415. — Francis Martense. In the name of
God, Amen, this 1st day of October, 1700, I, Francis
Martense, of IStaten Island, yeomen, being in health of
body. I leave to Stephen Martense, sou of my son
Stephen, late of Staten Island, deceased, £'600 when
he is of age. I leave to my wife Hannah all the rest
of estate during her life, but if she man-ies, then only
the use of one-third. After my wife's decease I leave
all the estate, one half to my grandson, Stephen Mar-
tense, and the rest to my gi-andson, Vincent Foun-
tain, Jr., son of Vincent Fountain, Si*. I make my
Avife Hester, and Mr. Mark Dusasoa, Jr., Mr. Stephen
Richards, and Mr. Abraham Lakeman, executors.

Witnesses, D, Van Bi'iigh, Joseph Huddlestone,
William Huddlestone. Pi'oved before Thomas Wen-
liam, Esq., August f), 1707.

Page 416. — Ephraim Golding. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Ephraim Golding, of Hempstead, in
Queens County on the Island of Nassau. 1 empower
my executors to sell the house and farms where I now
live, and all ray lands in Queens County, and the pro-
ceeds to be divided into nine parts, viz., 2 parts to my
eldest son John Golding, and the rest to my other six
children, namely, Elizabeth, Ephraim, Thomas, Mary,
Daniel and Rebecca, and to my wife Rebecca. The
rest of my ])ersonal estate I leave to my wife and
children, and my wife is to have my best bed and

ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEK 7. 447

furniture. I appoint my wife and Charles Doughty
executors.

Dated April 8, 1707. Witnesses, Thomas Jones,
Joseph Taylor, Samuel Clowes. Proved at Jamaica,
July 12, 1707.

Page 419. — Dirck Van Sutphen. In the name of
God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all peo-
ple that I, Dirck Van Sutphen, of the town of New
Utrecht, in Kings County, being at the present in good
health. I leave to my eldest son Jacob, £\0 when of
age. I leave to my dear wife Elizabeth all the rest of
my estate during her life. But if she marries, then
she shall convey all the estate to the guardians of my
children. After the death of my wife all the estate is
to be divided among my chikb-en, Jacob, Jan, Dirck,
Greentie, Abraham, Isaac, Elizabeth, Elsie, wife of Har-
mon Gerittse and Hendricke, wife of Peter . My

Avill is that my eldest son Jacol) shall have the farm
on which I now live, he paying to the rest the sum it
shall be ap])raised at. I appoint my friends, Cornelius
Van Bi-unt, Jacques Cortelyou, Joost Van Brunt and
Peter Coi'telyou, guardians of my childi'en.

Dated September 4, 1702. Witnesses, Samuel Lev-
eridge, Daniel Latham, John King, Abraham Gouver-
neur. Proved l)efore Thomas Wenham, Esq., at New
York, October 29, 1707.

Page 421. — Benjamin Roberts. In the name of
God, Amen, the 28 June, 1706, I, Benjamin Roberts,
of Schenectady, in the County of Albany, being in good
health. I leave to the Lutheran Church at Albany,
£18. All the rest of my estate I leave to my wife
Mary Roberts, that is to say, my farm lying at Mall-
wyck on the north side of Schenectady river, to the
west of the land formerly belonging to Jan Rinckhout
now in possession of John Mclntyre, which farm is
now in my occupation, to her duiing her life or widow-
hood. After her death the homestead, houses and

448 ABSTEACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 7.

lands are to go to nay stepsons called Petei- Clement
and his brother, Joseph Clement. And they are to
have all the rest of lands, etc., and they ai'e to pay
to their sisters, Elizabeth and Fromantel Clement, each
£20. I make my wife sole executor.

Witnesses, John Sandei'se Glen, Phillip Schuyler,
Rol)ert Livingston, Jr. Proved in Albany, October
3, 1707.

Page 423. — Johanes Glen. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Johanes Glen, of Schenectady in the
County of Albany, yeoman, being very sick and weak.
I leave to my beloved wife Janickie, my whole estate,
real and personal, lying at Scotia, whei'eon I now live,
during her widowhood. But if she marries, then she
is to depart from the same, but shall receive the sum
of £200, as her dowry. After the death of my wife,
I leave to my two sons, Jacob Sanderse Glen, and
Johanes Glen all my real and personal estate at Scotia,
and they shall pay to my daughter Catharine, one
third of the value as it shall be appraised. My will
is that my younger brother, Sanders Glen, shall have
the tract of land lying in Schenectady, on the south
side of the Mohawk river, between the land of Ryer
Schermerhorn, containing about 20 acres. Also the
house and ground now in the possession of Thomas
Noble, lying in Schenectady, and he is to pay to
his brothers and sisters their proportionate part of its
value. I make my brother in law, Mr. Abraham
Cuyler, and Jacobus Beekman, both of Albany, execu-
tors.

Dated September 26, 1706. Witnesses, Reyer
Schermerhorn, Johanes Glen, John Collins.

Page 425.^ — John La Ford. In the name of God,
Amen. The 3 November, 1706. I, John La Foi-d,
alias Libertee, of Nistaofoa^one in the County of
Albany, being very sick. I make my wife, Marga-
retta, sole executor of all my estate during her wido^v-

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 449

hood, but if she shall many again, then she is to be
debarred from the same. 1 give to my eldest son for
his birtliright, the use of my best cow or horse. My
will is that my six sons shall enjoy all my estate at
Nistagogone, and all the lands I now have in posses-
sion, and they are to pay to my two daughters their
proper share. And my six sons, John, Daniel, Abra-
ham, Nicholas, Jacob and Isaac, are to pay to my
daughter Mary, wife of John Vedder, and to my
daughter Anna Laford, one eighth of its value. The
cliildren who are not of age are to be maintained out
of the estate. Not dated.

Witnesses, John ISanderse Glen, Phillip Schuyler,
Dirck Arents Bratt. Proved in Albany, October S^
1707.

Page 426. — William Bickley. I, William Bickley,
of New York, in America, shop keeper. Being at
this time through the mei'cy of God in indifferent
health and also sensible of my own frailty. I give
and forgive unto all my childi'en such sums of money
as shall be due unto me from each of them. I give to
my two daughters, Sai-ah Potter and Elizal)eth Brown,
20 shillings each, in full of all pretence oi' demand for
my estate in the future. I give my gi-andson, William
Cook, £20, if he seiwe out the remainder of his time,
as by his indentui'e to me; othei-wise I give him two
pieces of 8. I give 12s to each of my grand children,
and to my son in law, Nicholas Brown, and to each of
my daughters in law, one Arabian piece of gold of
12s value. I leave to my loving neighbors, Thomas
Ives and his wife Susanah, ,£5, to make a small piece
of plate in consideration and remembi'ance of their
kindness to me and mine. I leave to Dr. John Rod-
man, Hugh Cowperth^vaite and Samuel Bowne, of
Flushing, £10 each, and to George Curtis, John Lipin-
cott, Sr., and William Worth, of Shrewsbury, in New
Jersey, £.5 each. All the rest of my estate I leave to
my son Abi'aham Bickley, of Philadelphia, and I make

450 ABSTKACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

him executor. And I desire my raucli respected
friends, Richard Willett and Walter Thong, whom I
have found to bear cordial and lovino^ kindness toward
me, that they continue the same toward my son, with
their best advice and counsell. And that they accept
from him one of the best Beaver hats that can be got
for money, to each of them, to wear in rememberance
of this my last request. And I enjoine my son Abra-
ham, to be helpful and assistant to his helpless sister
Sarah Potter, (hirins: her widowhood.

Dated 3d of 5th Month, 1707. Witnesses, Joseph
Latham, Joshua Delaplaine, Abraham Van Vlecq.
Proved, November 20, 1707.

[Note. — William Bickley was one of the members
of the Society of Friends, or Quakers, in New York.
He was one of the purchasers of the lot on which the
first Quaker meeting house was built on the west side
of Green street (now Liberty place) a little south of
Maiden lane, about 1696.— W. S. P.]

Page 428. — William Van Niewenhuysen. In
the name of God, Amen. I, William Van Niewen-
huysen, of New York, mariner, being sick of body. I
leave to my wife Elizabeth one half of the lot and
dwelling house in Pearl street, wherein I now live,
and the other half whereof doth belong to my brother
Maurits Van Niewenhuysen. Also my one sixth part
of three houses in Holland, to her and her heirs of
her body, but if she die without issue, then the said
houses and lots I leave to the oldest son of Jacobus
Kip. I leave to my wife all personal estate for her
life, and then to the said oldest son of Jacobus Kip.
I make my wife and Jacobus Kip, executors.

Dated December 17, 1706. Witnesses, David Jam-
ieson, Hendrick Jellison, William Jackson, Stephen
Richards, Ephraim Wend all. Proved, November 27,
1707.

Page 480. — Humphrey Clay. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Humphrey Clay, of Boswyck, in Kings

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 45 1

County, on Nassau island. I leave to my wife Sarali
all estate of lands, houses, and goods during hei- life.
After her decease, I leave to my son Humphrey Clay
the Plantation where I now dwell, with all houses and
buildings. And he is to pay to my daughter Mary,
wife of Thomas Evins, £40, and I also leave to her
thi'ee cows. I leave to my loving cousin Richard
Alsop, my negro boy Jacob. All the rest of estate to
my son, Humphrey Clay.

Dated September 15, 1707. Witnesses, William
Case, Susanah Truman, Thomas Alsop. Proved, No-
vember 27, 1707.

Page 432. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Governor,
etc. To all, etc. Whereas James Mott of Mamaro-
neck, in the county of Westchester, lately died intes-
tate. Letters of administration are granted to his wife,
Elizabeth, November 23, 1707.

Whereas Joiiisr Bugby, Sr., of Westchester, lately
died intestate. Letters of administration are granted to
his son and heir, John Bugby, Jr., December 18, 1707.

Whereas James Evitts, of New York, lately died
intestate. Letters of administration are granted to
Thomas Jeifers, of London, mariner, in behalf of Na-
thaniel Evitts, hat makei', of London, son and heir of
said James Evitts, January 20, 1707.

Whereas Thomas Williams, of the island of Barba-
does, lately died intestate. Letters of administration
are granted to Parombus Parmyter, of New York, Gen-
tleman, as the principal creditor, January 20, 170 J.

Page 436. — Isaac Switz. In the name of God,
Amen, April 1, 1701. At Albany. I Jacob Switz,
residing at Schenectady, considering the frailty of this
life. I declare to have nominated for my only and uni-
versal heir, my dear and loving wife Susanah Grant,
for all my estate so long as she remains in her widow-

452 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 7.

lioocl. "And she is to cause the under aged children,
procreated betwixt us in the fear of the Loi-d, to learn
to read and write, and an art or handicraft, whereby
they sometime, with good assistance, may eai'n their
bread." After the death of my wife, my eldest son
Cornelius shall have the meadow lying behind my front
land, thereby to annll all pretence of his right of pri-
mogeniture. The rest of my estate is to be divided
among my eight children, Cornelius, Susanah, Abra-
ham, Ariantie, Rebecca, Isaac, Jacol), and Nicholas
Isaacs. If my wife should mai-ry, then each of my sons
is to have the use of 4 morgen of my front land, but
no division is to be made befoi'e the death of my wife.
I appoint Captain Evert Bauckei' and my eldest son,
Cornelius Isaacs, guardians of my children, and to assist
my wife.

Witnesses, Anthony Van Schayck, Anthony Koster,
Rut Goysler. Proved at Albany, October 4, 1707.

Page 438. — Edwai'd, Viscount Cornbury. To all,
etc. Whereas Helena Rombouts, of New York, lately
died intestate. Letters of administration are gi-anted to
Rogei' Brett, who married her daughter Catharine
Rombouts, January 16, 1707.

Page 439. — Pierre Montels. [Written in French
Language.] An Nom de Dieu, fait soit. Amen. Know
all persons that on the 4th day of the month July, in
the year of our Lord 1689, in the city of London, in
the Lil)eities of Westminster, in the Parish of St.
Anne. In the presence of the Notary Public and the
undersigned witnesses. Appeared Mr. Pierre Montels,
merchant, a native of Lodine, in Languedoc in the king-
dom of France, at present residing in this city in the
Parish of St. Martins. Being in good sense and mem-
ory, and considering that there is nothing moi'e certain
than death, wishes to make this will, to avoid all con-
tentions among those who niiglit make some pretence
for it. Declaring that he is lawfully married to Jeanne

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 453

de Montels, by which mai'i-iage he has two daughters,
Marie, married to Noel Cozelet, of Moiitpelier ; and
Mai'garet, married to Francis Besart, mei-chant of Lon-
don. And the testator has paid to both of them a con-
siderable portion of his estate, so that they have no
further claim. He leaves to the Poor Fi-enc'h refugees
of London £S, and leaves all the rest of his estate to
his wife and makes her sole executor.

Witnesses, Pierre Belvere, Notary, De Li^le Biesse.
Proved in New York before Lord Cornbury, January
20, I70f.

Page 441. — Reynier Van Sickelen. Li the name
of Goil, Amen. The 18 November, 1703, I, Key-
nier Van Sickelen, of the town of Gravesend in Kings
County, being of good and perfect memory. I l,eave
to my wife Jannettie, all houses and lands in the town
of Gravesend, during her life. After her decease I
leave to my eldest son, Ferdinandus, all the said
liouses and lands, but he is to pay to his four brothers,
four fifths of their value. And he is to have £6 more
for his bii-th i-ight. Leaves to his wife Jannettie all
household goods. I make my brothers, John Van
Home, and Geriitt Van Home, executors.

Witnesses, Nicholas Stillwell, Cornelius Buys,
Samuel Gerittse. (Date of Probate not given.)

Page 443. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury. To all,
etc. Whereas John Bakents, of Kings County, died
intestate, Letters of administration are granted to his
eldest son, Bareut Johnson. February 28, 170^.

Whereas Daniel Latham, of New York, ship car-
penter, lately died intestate, Letters of administration
are s^ranted to his wife Sarah Latham, February 20,
I70f

Whereas John Horton, of Rye, in Westchester
Count}^, lately died intestate. Letters of administration

454 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

are grauted to his wife, Kacbel Horton, February 26,

irof

Whereas John Barteleau, of Richmond County,
lately died intestate, Letters of administration are
granted to his wife, Margaret Barteleau, February 25,
170|.

Whereas Robert Stivers, of Eastchester, black-
smith, died intestate, Letters of administration are
granted to Richard Curry, of Eastchester, his son in
law, February 26, 170-|.

Whereas Samuel Kniffen, of Rye, in Westchester
County, died intestate, Letters of adndnistration are
granted to his wife, Mary Kniifen, February 26,
170|.

Page 449. — Marten Peterse Wyckoff. In God's
name. Amen. Know ye that I, Marten Petei'se
Wyckoff, living at Gravesend, in Kings County, yeo-
man, being in perfect memorj^ I appoint my loving
friends Claas Wyckoff, of Amersford, William AVillen-
sen and Johanes Guylick, of Gravesend, to whom I
put this confidence to be my full and sole executors
and overseers of my children. I leave to my wife
Hannah, all my estate of houses and lands during her
life, and then to be divided among my children, Grie-
tie, Marytie, Anna, Sara, Mayaka, Jannettie and Peter.
But my son Peter is to have £Q more than the rest.

Dated September 27, 1697. Witnesses, John Lake,
Abraham Emans. Proved, Februaiy 26, 170J, and
Letters of administration are granted to wife Hannah,
the executors having refused to serve.

Page 451. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Governor-
General, etc. Whereas John Leggett of West
Farms, in the County of Westchester, died intestate,
Letters of administration are granted to his wife
Cecilia Leggett, December 18, 1707.

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 455

Whereas William Hallett, Jr., of Newtown, died
intestate, Letters of administration are granted to bis
father, William Hallett, March 5, 170|.

Page 453. — Francis Kombouts, In the name of
God, Amen. Know all men who shall see this pres-
ent Publick Instrument, that on the 9 day of January,
169-2-, appeared before me, William Bogardus, Publick
Notary, residing in New York, and before the under-
. mentioned witnesses, in his own proper person, Mr.
Francis Rombouts, merchant, in this city, sickly but
fully using his senses. Ratifying and confirming the
ante nuptial agreement made September 20, 1683, with
his present wife Helena Teller. The testator gives to
his wife 4,000 guilders, Holland money, instead of the
1500 guilders, agreed in the fore mentioned agree-
ment, and she is to have the use of all his estate, until
his daughter Catharine, " gotten by my said wife "
shall come of age or be married. He makes his father
in law, William Teller, Mr. Peter De Lanoy, "mayor
of this city," Mr. Samuel Staats " Councillor in the
High Councill," and Mr. Paul Richards, merchant,
tutors and guardians of his child.

Witnesses, William Bogardus, Robert White, John
De Mortier.

Codicil. — Pi'ovides that in case of any business deal-
ings concerning the estate, his wife shall not be at
any loss. January 15, 169^^.

Codicil. — Makes arrano-ements concei-nino; his lands
at Wappingers, in case of his daughter's death.

Proved before Lord Cornbury, and Letters of ad-
ministration are granted to Roger Brett, who mai'ried
the daughter, Catharine Rombouts. The estate not
having been fully administered upon by the widow,
Helena Rombouts, during her life. March 3, 1707.

Page 458. — Helena Rombouts. In the name of
God, Amen. I, Helena Rombouts, of New York,
widow, considering the frailty of this present life. I

456 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

leave to my eldest son, Cornelius Bogardus, £o ; I
having befoi'e this time, given and paid considerable
sums of money to him and for his use. I leave to my
youngest daughter Catharine, wife of Hoger Brett, 9
pence current money of New York. I leave all the
rest of my estate to my son Henry Van Baal, and
to my daughters, Maria, wife of Isaac De Peyster,
Margaret, wife of Nicholas Evertsen, Helena, wife of
Gualtherius Du Bois, and Rachel, wife of Petrus
Bayard. I order ^ of my estate to be put out on
interest, for the use of my daughter Hannah, who is
non compos mentis. I make my sons and sons in law
executors.

Dated November 20, 1706. AVitnesses, Evert Van
Hook, Cornelius Clopper, Abraham Gouverneur.
Proved, March 4, 1707.

Page 461. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. To all, etc. Whereas John Poland of
Kings County, died intestate, Letters of administra-
tion are granted to his only son, Samuel Poland,
March 8, 170f

Page 462. — Yellis Ingart. In the name of God,
Amen. I, Yellis Ingart, of Staten Island, l)eing very
well in health, but consideiing the Vjrevity and short-
ness of my life. I leave to my son John, £5 more
than any of the rest of my children. I leave all the
rest of my estate, real and personal, to my other chil-
dren. If my house and lot come to be sold, my son
John is to have the i-efusal if he shall see cause to
buy. I leave to my wife Trientie, the use of ^ of my
estate for life, and the use of my dwelling house, un-
less my son John, or whoever of my children shall
buy the same, shall build another comfortable house
upon the same land for her to live in. I make my
two brothers in law, John Woglan and Ury Woglan,
executors.

Dated January 2, 170|-. Witnesses, Peter Hooge-

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 457

water, Jau Maklys, Oswald Ford. Proved, March
11, I70f

Page 4(34. — Edward, Viscount Cornbuiy, Captain-
Genera], etc. Whei-eas Oharles Davall, of New
York, merchant, died intestate. Letters of administra-
tion are granted to his wife Susannah, March IS,
1707.

Page 465. — Jat^ Vigne. Will proved before Loid
Cornbury, and the two executors, Gerritt Koos and
Lucas Van Thienhoven, both having died without
having fully administered upon the estate. Letters of
administi-ation are granted to Peter Roos, next of kin
and principal creditor. March 21, 1704.

[Note. — On this and following pages is a copy of
the will of Jan Vigne in the Original Dutch. —
W. S. P.]

Page 409. — John Jennings. — In the name of God,
Amen, the 14 Marcli, l70f. I, John Jennings, of the
Borrough and town of Westchester, yeoman, being
sick and weak. I leave to my eldest son, Thomas
Jennings, all that my orchard which I had of my
father Jennings, and the orchaid which I bought of
Daniel Clark, and six acres of land, moi-e or less, which
lies opposite to the said orchard ; And also the house
and the lot it stands upon which is near the said
orchard and lot; Also a £25 right of Commonage,
with all the pi'ivileges thereto belonging as by deed
from my said father, and bill of sale from Daniel
Clark will appear; Also 10 acres off the south end of
my land that adjoins to John Forgarson, Jr. And my
son Thomas shall pay to my son Solomon, £i)0. I
leave to my son John Jennings, all my lot Avhich I
now live upon, and the lot that my barn stands upon,
and thi'ee acres of meadow I bought of Thomas For-
garson ; Also a £25 i-ight of Commonage ; Also 4 acres
of land, which is the remainder part of my 14 acies,

458 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBEE 7.

that lyes adjoining unto John Forgarson's land. And
he is to pay to iiiy youngest son, Isaiah Jennings, £50,
when he is of age. I leave to my wife Rachel all that
my 3 acres of land that lies near or adjoining to John
Buckbee, by Bear Swamp ; Also all my personal
estate. But if she happens to marry she is to pay
to my beloved mother, Mary Jennings, £d per an-
num.

Witnesses, John Manning, Thomas Betts, Daniel
Clark. Makes his wife Ilachel, executor. Pi'oved
before Lord Coi-nbury, and his wife Rachel being
dead, and his brother Joseph Jennings having refused
to act, Letters of administration are granted to Daniel
Clark, of Westchester, April 3, 1708.

Page 472. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain-
General, etc. Whereas Tice Swan, of Richmond
County, died intestate, Lettei's of administration are
granted to his wife Sarah, Mai'ch 24, 170|^.

Pao^e 473. — Gerritt Strycker. Li the name of
God, Amen. I, Gerritt Strycker, of the town of Flat-
lands, in Kings County, being weak in body, my will
is that my wife, Weyntie Strycker, shall remain in full
possession of all estate, houses, and lands, bnt if she
re-marry, then she shall deliver up one half l)efore the
solemnization of her marriage. And after her decease,
all the estate is to go to my children, Eyda, Jacobus,
Geesie, Maria, Catharine, Jannettie and Cornelius.
My eldest son. Jacobus Strycker, is to have £12 10s
as a free gift.

Dated at the house of the testator. May 24, 1693,
"and signed, sealed and published in the presence of
the underwriters, the testator being in his full witt
and understanding, for so much as we could see."
Jacob Strycker, Coert Stevense, Jacobus Vande water.

Page 475. — Hellegonda Dk Kay. Li the name of
God, Amen. I, Hellegonda De Kay, of the city of

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 459

New York, widow, being sick and weak. I leave to
my three daughters, Jane Tothill, widow, Agnettie,
wife of William J'aneway, brewer, and Mary, wife of
Samson Broughton, Esq., all my apparell, linen and
woolen. I leave to my son, Jacobus De Kay, my
Indian slave called Jeremy, provided he give a full
account of all money owing to me, without law suits.
I leave all the rest of my estate to my children.
Jacobus, Helena, widow^ of my eldest son Tennis De
Kay, Agnettie, Maria, and Jane. I make my daugh-
ter, Jane Tothill, and my friend. Rip Van Dam, exec-
utors.

Dated March 11, 1707. Witnesses, Robert Dor-
kins, Cornelius Lodge, Parmyter. Proved,

March 22, 1707. Jane Tothill confirmed as executor.
Rip Van Dam having refused to serve.

Page 476. — John Brinkerhoff. In the name of
God, Amen. I, John Brinkei'hoff, of Flushing, in
Queens County, yeoman, being sick and weak. I
leave to my beloved wife Catharine, my whole estate
of houses and lands, during her widow^hood, but if she
should marry again, she shall have the use of one half
during the minority of my children, and she is to have
^ the movables. I leave to my son Abraham £5, for
his birth right, and all the rest of my estate to my
children when of age. I make my brother Joris
Brinkerhoff of Newtown, and Joris Rapalye of Brook-
land in Kings County, my executoi's.

Dated December 17, 1706. Witnesses, Dirck
Brinkerhoff, Cornelius Van Voorsom, Abraham
Schenck, Peter Berrien. Proved, March 25, 1708.

Page 478. — Parent Garrittsen, Flaesl)eek. In
the name of God, Amen, the 20 September, 1701. I,
Barent Garrettsen, of Flaesbeeck, in the town of Bos-
wyck, in Kings County, "taylor," being of perfect
health and full understanding. I leave to my dear
wife Marettie Hendrix, all estate for life, with full

460 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7.

power to sell or dispose of all personal estate as she
shall think fit, except my great cupboard, my great
copper kettle, my silver tumbler, and iron chain or
Pot hanger, which I have formerly given to my son in
law, Henricus De Forrest. After my wife's decease, I
leave all my estate to my son in law, llenricus De
Forrest, and he shall jiay to my daughters, Margaret
and Sarah Barents, each £5. I make my wife and
son in law executors. Signed, Bai'ent Flaesckbeek.

Witnesses, Jan Doris, Jacob Thibon, Bi-inaldus De
Hart, Samuel Bayard. Proved, April 9, 17u8. Hen-
ricus De Forrest confirmed as executor, the wife Mar-
ettie, being dead.

Page 480. — Daniel Sayre. In the name of God,
Amen, the 21 day of August, 1707. 1, Daniel Sayi'e,
of Southampton, in Suffolk County, husbandman,
being aged and crazed in body, but of perfect memory.
I give to my son, Joseph Sayre, and to my daughter
Hannah, Avife of Jeremiah Topping and to the chil-
dren of my son Samuel, deceased, and to my son David,
my two negro slaves, called Jei-ry and Moll, and they
are to be sold by my son in law, Jeremiah Topping,
and my son Daniel, and the money distributed. I
leave to my son Ephraim, 5 shillings in addition to
what he hath already received. 1 leave to my son
Nathan, my dwelling house, barn and buildings, and
all the I'est of my lands, meadows, and Commonage,
and I make him sole executor.

Witnesses, John Foster, Joshua Halsey, Thomas
Sayre. It is my desire that my negro woman may
have liberty to choose her master, when she is sold,
and she is to have all her clothes. Proved in New
York, April 13, 1708.

[Note. — Daniel Sayre was one of the sons of
Thomas Sayre, who was one of the original " under-
takers" of the settlement of Southampton, L. I. The
home lot of Daniel Sayre is now the homestead of
Charles Selden Ilalsey.— W. S. P.]

ABSTRACTS OF WILLS— LIBER 7. 461

Page 481. — Edward, Viscount Cornbury, Captain
General, etc. Whereas Daniel Nahak, of New York,
merchant, formerly died intestate, and Letters of
administration wei'e granted to Thomas Roljerts,
coopei-. But the heirs being dissatisfied with his ad-
ministration, new Letters of administration " De
honis non " are gi'anted to Abi'aham De Lucena,
April 13, 1708.

[Note, — It sometimes hap])ened that an executor
or administrator died befoi-e finishing his work. Li
such cases and some others, a new administrator was
appointed to administer upon the goods, etc., not
already dis})Osed of. Such administrator was said to
be appointed '"'' De honis iiony — W. S. P.]

Page 482. — Isaac Switz. In tlie name of God,
Amen. In the name of our said Lord, Aj^i'il 1, 1701.
I, Isaac Switz, residing in Schenectady, considering
the fi'ailty of tliis life. I app(^int for my only and
universal heir, my wife, Susanah Groot, and that in all
my lands, goods, gold and silver " coyned or uncoyned,"
none excepted, so long as she remains in her widow-
hood. But she is obliged to cause the imder-aged
children, " procreated V)et\veen us in the fear of the
Lord," to learn to read and write, and an art or handi-
craft whereby, with God's assistance they may get
theii' bread. My eldest son Coi'nelius shall have the
meadow to me l)elonging, lying behind my front land,
whereby to anull all pretence of his right of primogeni-
ture. After the decease of my wife, all the estate is
to be divided among my eiglit children, Cornelius,
Simon, Abraham, Ariantie, Rebecca, Isaac, Jacob and
Nicholas Isaacsen. Each of my sons is to have 4
morgen of land out of my front land, but they are
not to sell it while my wife is living. I make my son
Cornelius and Captain Evert Byvanck, executors.

Witnesses, Anthony Van Schayck, Anthony Kastr,
Barent Lytin. Proved in Albany, October 4, 1707.

APPENDIX.

The following wills are some of them translated
from the Dutch after the foregoing copies were made ;
some are original wills not recorded, but on file in
" Bundle No. 1," Surrogate's office, and a few are early
wills which were recorded in later books. — W. S. P.

Nicholas Du Puis (Dutch). " In den naame des
Heeren, Amen. I, the undersigned, Nicholas Du Puis,
residing in the city of New York." Leaves all estate,
to his wife Catalyna for life, and then to his children,
Jan, Moses, Susanah, and Nicholas.

Dated October 13, 1685. Witnesses, Andrew Can-
on, Simeon Cornell, Jacobus de Coninck, Abraham De
lieacore. Florus Willimse, William Bogardus, Sec.
Proved at Court of Kecoi'd, New York, July 14, 1G91.
Recorded Liber 3-4, Page 281.

[Note. — Florus Willimse, one of the witnesses, was
the ancestor of the Crom family, numerous in Rock-
land County, N. Y.]

Luis Dubois (DutchJ). In the name of the Lord,
Amen. Be it known to eveiybody that on the 27 of
March, 1694, I, Luis Dubois, of Kingston in the coun-
ty of Ulster, being in health, and the uncertainty of
life, and desiring to set things in order. I leave to
my wife Catherine all estate of lands, houses and
goods for life. I leave to my son Abraham £6 for
his right of primogenitui'e in full of all claim. I leave
to my childi'en, Jacob, David, Solomon, Lewis and
Matthew, and to the children of m}' deceased son Is-
rael, and to the children of my daughter Sarah, wife
of Joost Janse, each one-eighth of all my estate, and
I make my w'de Catherine executor.

463

464: APPENDIX.

Witnesses, Jobn Ward, Stephen Van Somer, W.
De Meyer.

Codicil. I, Luis Dubois, being sick, having made a
will March 27, 16*.)4. I confirm the same, except that
my son Jacob shall have one-half of my farm situate
at Hurley between the land of Hyman and Jan Roosa,
and the land of Lambert HuyV)ertsen, and he shall
pay for it 1,500 scheppels of wheat, and he shall have
the use of the othei- part until my yonngest son Mat-
thew is of age, and he is to pay for the use 50 schep-
pels of wheat per annum. 1 further declare that I
have this day transported to my youngest son Mat-
thew a house and lot in Kingston and a parcel of
meadow land and one-half of my land at Hurley, and
he is to pay 1,500 scheppels of wheat. The land
bought by my son David of Jan Wood shall be paid
for out of my estate as I have promised. My sons
Solomon and Lewis shall i-eceive the land at the Paltz,
accoj'ding to Ground Brief of Colonel Thomas Don-
gan, June 2, 1686, and they shall pay for it 800
scheppels of wheat. My daughter Sai-ah, wife of
Joost Janse, shall have a parcel of land at Hurley,
next to the land of Cornelius Cool, and she is to pay
700 scheppels of wheat. This includes the woodland
adjoining.

Done at Kingston February 27, 169-|. Witnesses,
Wilhelminus De Meyer, John Kutsen, Jan Barham,
Matys Schlect. Pi'oved March 26, 1604. Recorded
Liber 5-6, Page 173.

Jacques Guyen^ (Dutch). Appeared before the
Notary, William Bogardus, May 8, 1680, Jacques
Guyen, plantej", of Staten Island, and Sarah (hosier
his wife. Their will is that the sui'vivor shall have
all the estate. Proved December 1, 1694, and Letters
of administration gi'anted to his widow Sarah. Re-
corded Liber 5-6, Page 62.

Geritt Bancker (Dutch). " In den naame Godes,
Amen." On the 25 November, 1690, at New Albany,

APPENDIX. 465

the Honorable Mr. Geritt Bancker, merchant, being of
sound mind. I appoint as my universal heir my wife
Elizabeth of all my estate both here and in Schenec-
tady and in New York during her life or widowhood.
My eldest son shall have £6 before any division, and
each of my children shall have an equal proportion of
my estate. Each of my married children shall have a
dower of 300 Beavers or the value in current silver
money, which is a piece of 8 reckoned at 12 guilders
sewant (wampum), and those who hereafter many
are to have a similar dowry, and each child is to have
his share when of age. I make my son Evei't Banck-
er and Mr. Johanes De Peyster, the husband of my
daughter living in New York, the guardians of my
minor children.

AVitnesses, G. Swortt, Jan Onderkerck, J. Becker,
Notary. Proved May 7, 1691. Recorded Liber, 3-4,
Page 243.

Francis Bloodgood. " In the name of God, Amen.
I, Francis Bloodgood, being sorely wounded and very
weak." I make my wife Elizabeth executor, and she
is to dispose of my estate to my children according to
their duties and deserts {children not named).

Dated in Flushing on Long Island, December 29,
1676. Witnesses, Heniy Tayloi-, Thomas Willett,
John Morton, Charles Bi'idges. (Unrecorded.)

Ambrose Sutton. Know all men by these presents
yt I, Ambrose Sutton, being weak in body. "I give
to Obadiah Holmes all my goods and he is to pay all
such debts as are herein nominated, wdiich is only 5
shillings to one Mr. Price of Elizabeth Towne in New
Jersey."

Dated March 7, 1677. (Names of witnesses illeg-
ible.)

John Cooke. I, John Cooke, of Gravesend on the
Island of Nassau. I make my wife Sarah executor

466 APPENDIX.

I leave to my claiigliter, Sarah Whitman, two oxen
and all the money due me in tlie liands of Mr. Nich-
olas Mayor. To my daii£,diter, Elizabeth Holmes, 2
cows and to her husband Obadiali Holmes all mj^ iron
ware and i my horses. To my daughter, Mary Still-
well, 2 cows and 100 guilders, and to her husband,
Richard Stillwell, I my horses, and I give the sheep
which are in his hands to his children, Thomas and
Martha Stillwell. " And this is my will and pleas-
ure for to do."

Dated ye 15th of ye first month called March, 1679.
Witnesses, Obadiah Williams, John Corsons. (Unre-
corded.)

William Shackerley. In the name of God, Amen,
July 13, 1680, I, William Shackerley, of New York,
mariner, being sick, I leave to my daughter Susannah,
wife of Thomas Courtney of Exeter, England, " at the
Sign of the Black Horse at Southgate," all the plate
I am possessed of except thi-ee or four spoons which I
give to the children of my son John, deceased. Legacies
to Peter Nys, Comfort Clock, and to "my grandson
William Shackerley and to grand daughter Eltie
Shackerley. (Unrecorded.)

Nicholas Tanner, of Rusdorp (Jamaica), Septem-
ber 2, 1658. My will is if it please God to take me
away (yf I doe not otherwise alter) that my son John
Tannei', living in Tolspidle in Dorsetshire, England,
shall have £30. But if my son cannot be procured to
come over, or not heai'd of, the town whei-e I live shall
have the use of the same for their general good, pro-
vided they put in security to send it to my son, or if
he shall come over to fetch it. Legacies to Thomas
L-eland, " Richard Everard's children," " Roger Tiner's
boy," and " John Kode's youngest boy," " Bethiah
Mills shall have a cow and a calf, and she and her
mother shall have £10 to buy them clothes. Henry
Pearsall's children shall have 5 shillings. [JThe red

APPENDIX. 467

is torn and lost.'] Endorsed " Quietus, June 23, 1669."
(^Not recorded.)

In tbe name of God, Amen, on the 9th day of Octo-
ber, 1662, appeared Dirck Theunisen, and his lawful
wife Ariantie Walens, of the town of Bergen, on the
west side of the North i-iver, " being in good health,
going and standing." If the testator dies first, the
widow is to have all for life. If necessary she may
spend one half and the other half is to go to the chil-
dren of the widow, " lawfully begotten by her deceased
husbands, Frans Pieters Sloo and Cornells Janse
Shubler." Legacies to Jan, son of Joost Goderus, and
50 guilders to the poor, (Not recorded.)

" The last will and testament of Anne Graves, the
wife of William Graves, now inhabitant of Newtown,
on Long Island, December 31, 1670." Leaves to daugh-
ter, Elizabeth Everitt, a feather bed, warming pan, iron
spit, a fire shovel, pair of tongs, and a trunk. I leave
all the rest of my estate to my daughters, Elizabeth
Evei'itt and Abigail Denton, " and my clothes as they
were prized by Mr. John Coe and Mr. Jonathan! Fish."
I leave to my cousin, Thomas Stevenson, my Bible.

Witnesses, Abi'aham Frost, John Pettit. (Not re-
corded.) Endorsed, " Not allowed."

Ap])eared before me, Nicholas Ba3^ard, Secretary to
the Worshipful Mayor's Court, Captain John Julius,
commander of the ship called the " Loyal Dorothy,"
at anchor in the harbor of this city. Being sick.
Appoints Gabriel Minveille executor, giving him
especial power to manage the ship and cargo of the
" Loyal Dorothy."

Dated September 15, 1671. (Widow mentioned
but not named.) Witnesses, B. De Hart, C. J. Ver-
beck, liichard Johns. (Not recorded.)

(Dutch.) Appeared before us, the Constable and
overseers of New Utrecht, at 10 o'clock in the morning,

468 APPENDIX.

September 9, 1671, Jaw Le Tellier of St. Louis in
Normandy in France, and Ins wife Christian Kresson,
Van Sluys, in Flanders. The said Jan Le Tellier be-
ins^ sick abed. The testator leaves all to his wife.
(Children mentioned, but not named.) Jan Thomson
Van Dyke, Constable. Herman Van Borkeloo and
Lucas Myer, Overseers.

Roger Rugg. We who have hereto subscribed, do
declare, that on the 24 of January last, Mr. Rocker
Rugg being taken very sick and fearing his death, did
in our presence answer to the Honoi'able the Governor,
several questions. Among the rest, that he hoped he
had made his peace with God. And being asked by His
Honor how he w^ould dispose of his worldly affairs,
he answered that he left all he had in the world to Mr.
John Rider for the purpose of paying his del)ts, and
that Captain Davenport should assist him. In par-
ticular he called for Mr. Rider and told him he had
given him all he had, and I give him my negro boy
Mixon. Be kind to him for my sake. The said Mr.
Rugg upon the 24tli of July did several times declare
to us, that the will he declared in the presence of the
governor should stand fast. Subscribed July 30, 1675,
John Clark, John Colier, Hartman Wessels, Thomas
Cohr. (Not recorded.)

In the name of God, Amen, I, AVilliam Pidgeon, of
Flushing, in Queens County, being sick. My body to
be buried in good and decent order, and I appoint
Captain AVilliam Lawrence administrator of my " out-
ward estate." I leave to Benjamin Field, son of
Anthony Field, my tw^o lots lying in Flushing con-
taining about 14 acres. I leave to James Clement my
half lot of 25 acres lying by the Bay side with all
privileges. I leave to Anthony Field the young swine.
The rest of estate is left to the administi-ator to pay
debts, and the balance "for ye relief of ye Poor of ye
lowne.

APPENDIX. 469

Dated January 12, 167^. Witnesses, Richard
Stockton, James Clement, " Clerk."

Hempstead, Marcli the 27, 1081. The last will and
Testament of Edward Raynou. I leave to my eldest
son Samuel, all my land and meadow in the town of
Hempsted. I leave to my wife one half of my mov-
able estate, and the other half to her five children {not
narned). I make choice of Simon Searing, and my
brother Thomas Patrigh and Jonathan Seaman, and
Nathaniel Pearsall, to be overseers over my wife and
children, and over the little estate I have left them,
and they may dispose of the estate for their benefit,
till tliey come of age.

Witnesses, Jacobus, Solomon Seaman. (Not

recorded.)

I, JoHisr Forbes, of Flushing, do make my wife,
Margaret Foi;bes, my sole heir and executoi' of my es-
tate. To be for her sole use and for her heirs. August
20, 1666.

Witnesses, Charles Bridges, John Lawrence, Jr.

In the name of God, Amen, February the 10, 1682.
I, William Osburne, of Gravesend, in the West Rid-
ing of Yorkshire, being in good memory. I leave to
my wife Alice all the land and houses, which formerly
did belong to her husband, Samuel Holmes, with all
the stock thereon except three horses, one of which
came from Setalcot. I also give her my gray horse and
mares, now running in Hugh Garetsons neck, and which
did belong to her former husband Samuel Holmes.
Also household goods and farming utensils, during her
widowhood. Also 10 ewes and 6 lambs, with their
increase, now in possession of Wait Smith of Jamaica,
and were delivered to him in 1680. I leave to my
eldest son, William Osburne, a tract of land lying
within the Precincts of Newtown, and now in the pos-
session of John Smith, and Hannah his wife, of said

470 APPENDIX.

town, and will be due to me or my heirs at the de-
cease of said John Smith and his wife Hanuali. I
leave to my daughter Elizabeth, two houses and home
accommodations lying in the town of Flushing, and now
in the possession of Thomas Williams, and due to me
or my heirs at his decease. But one of the houses and
lots being in controversy between the said Williams
and myself, and a Suit in Law depending thereon ; if
the said house and lot be not recovered, then my
daughter Elizabeth is to have the house and lot I
bought of Thomas Davis, and £20 more. I leave to
my daughter Mai'garet, £60, and to my son Samuel,
£80. If any of my children marry without the con-
sent of my executors and overseers, they shall have
power to detain their portions.

Witnesses, Corsten Jausen, Samuel Spicer, Peter
Smith. Proved at Court of Sessions, August 29, 1683,
in Gravesend, by the witnesses, and Peter Smith, Clerk
of the Court, who also testify that William Osburne
gave verbally to his wife Alice "all the whale craft in
the Town." The will appoints Gersham Moore, Sam-
uel Moore, and Daniel AVhitehead, executors, and John
Coe, Samuel Spicer and John Tredwell as overseei's.

Appeared before me, William Bogardus, Notary,
dwelling in New Yoi'k, October 12, 1683, Mr. Ger-
KiT ScHLECTENHURST, being sick in bed. He leaves to
his wife Aeltie all his real estate at Kingston in Eso-
pus, and all his personal propei'ty, and she is to keep
and "bring up as they ought" his infant children, and
put them to learn a trade when capable. And con-
cerning the land in Claverack, at present in company
with Jan Roothaer, he leaves it to his children, Alida,
wife of Peter Davids Schuyler, 60 morgen, and the same
to his daughter Elizabeth, wife of Nicholas William
Stuy vesant, and Bata, wife of Jan Cost, Helagont, and
the rest to his other three children, Gerit, Rachel and
Yonde. He makes Stephen Van Cortlandt and Brandt
Schuyler overseers.

APPENDIX. 4Ji

Witness, Hans Kierstede, Thiiys — . "Signed at the
farm of the Testator." Proved September 29, 1685.

Appeared before William Bogardiis, Notary, No-
vember 8, 1683, Geiutt Hendrickse, dwelling near
Stiiyvesants Bowery. He leaves to each of his seven
children " begotten on the body of his former wife,
Margaret Moll, deceased, viz., Henry, Huybert, Jo-
hanes, Abraham, Isaac, Margaret and Maria Gerrits,
350 guilders in wampum. He leaves all the rest to
his wife Josyntie Thomas, and she is to pay all debts,
and to bring np the children begotten by her, viz.,
Elizabeth and Peter. H the Bowery or Plantation be
sold, his wife shall see that the children are put at
trades. He makes Hans Kierstede and John Johnson
Lono;strate overseers.

Witnesses, John Peterse Hei-ring, John Tiebout,
William Bogardus. Endorsed on the will is the ap-
proval of his sons Heniy Gerrittsen and Abraham
Gerrittsen, and Lambert Hessen (J) husband of Mar-
garet Gerrittsen. (Not recorded.)

Philip Gallpen, Mai'ch 27, 1684. Leaves to his
" dear wife " his home lot, orchard, and housing for
life, and then to his children. Leaves to his son John
a cow and calf; and to JoJin's son, John, 30 shillings.
Mentions sons Samuel, Benjamin and Joseph. (The
will is torn and dilapidated, and there may be other
children.)

Witness, Francis Brown, (Not recorded.)

In the name of God, Amen. "I, Nathaniel Tomp-
kins, of Eastchester, make my last will, being in per-
fect mind, Praised be God." I appoint my wife Eliz-
abeth, and my brother John Tompkins, and Nathaniel
Whyt, executors, and my wife is to have the disposal
of my estate to bring up the children till of age. My
wife is to have ^ of" my flat of upland and meadow,
and my son Nathaniel to have f , and my wife is to

472 APPENDIX.

have the houses and home lots during widowhood. I
leave to my 4 daughters, Anne, Elizabeth, Mary, and
Rebecca, each £10. {^Not recorded.)
Dated September 2, 1684.

The marke of

(Witnesses illegible.) Nathaniel x Tompkins.

Sworn to in Court 9 br ye 19, 1684.

Joseph Lee, Clerk.

In the name of God, Amen. '• I, Nathaniel Bishop,
of East Hampton, on Long Island, now being in my
right mind, I give my body to the dust, and my soul to
God who gave it, and my estate as followeth. I leave
to my son Daniel all my lands and meadows in East
Hampton, except 6^ acres of land on the Indian Well
Plain, which I give to my son Nathaniel. But it is to
be understood that Daniel is not to possess the land
wholly during the lifetime of my wife, and she is to
be maintained b}^ Daniel, or else to have the house and
so much of the land as is needful. I leave to my son
Daniel two oxen and all my horses, and a double
portion of all cattle and sheep, and my son Nathaniel
is to have \ of the cattle and sheep. My wife is to
have \ of the same, l)ut after her decease they are to
go to James Hands children, " who are my grandchil-
dren." I appoint Captain Josiah Hobart and Samuel
Mulford, overseers.

Dated May 5, 1685. Leaves his commonage, at home
and on Montauk to his sons. Witnesses, John Wick-
ware, Arthur Cross. Proved at Court of Sessions, at
Southold OctoVjer 20, 1685, by one of the witnesses,
the said John Wickware being at present out of the
Government. Entered in Suffolk Records.

John Howell, Clerk.

In the name of God, Amen. I, Alice Crab, of
Oyster Bay, I leave to my daughter Lydia Horner, the
shares of meadow, adjoining the meadow once of
Nicholas Simkins, in the Town meadow. And two
shares by the will of my brother-in-law Anthony

APPENDIX. 473

Wi'ight. I leave to my daughter Mary Andrews, and
my grandchild Job Townsend, all my land and meadow
at the South, and at the Plains, all which did belong
to my brother Anthony AVright. I leave to my
granddaughter Alice Townsend, one little iron pot and
pewter plate. My negro man is to be free, but he is
to pay £4: to Simon Cooper and James Townsend for
the use of my grandson Job Townsend. I leave to
my three sons, Gideon AVright, Jacob Wright, and
Adam Wright 5 shillings each. I make my two sons-
in-law Samuel Andre^vs and Isaac Hornei", executors.

Dated 22 of 2nd month, 1685. Witnesses, John
Dewsbury, Johanes Dewsbuiy, Simon Cooper. Proved
at Court of Sessions, Jamaica, October 13, 1685.

Appeared before me, William Bogardus, Notary
Public, on August 26, 1684, Mr. Peter Vande water,
and his wife Anna Dnyking, living within this city.
Tliey leave all their estate to their children Evert and
Henriea, " and to those that may come in the future."
If the testatrix dies first, " her son Evei't is to have her
gold i-ing with a stone, and ye Great Bible," and "her
daughter is to have her gold Stricke or pendant, and
her small church Bible," and her father and mother are
to have each a silver spoon. If the testator dies first
liis mother Elizabeth Vanderveen is to have " a black
stuff cosjack, and a silk hood." They make John Har-
berdingh and Hendick Wessels Ten Broeck, executors.

Witnesses, Laurence AVessells, John Johnson Lange-
dyk. Codicil, July 21, 1685, makes wife executor.

John Rodes, Sr., of Jamaica, on Long Island, being
on bed of sickness. I leave to my son John my mead-
ow and land not divided, " and ye little house Goody
Davis keeps schoole in," which he shall remove for a
shop. I also leave him the remainder of the 10 acre
lot I gave him part of, lying next to Nathaniel Den-
ton's lot. I leave to my son Richard my homestead,
house, barn, and orchard, and ^ of my meadow and

474 APPENDIX.

land miclivided, in Jamaica, and 10 acres which I
bought of John Everett, lying next to my son John.
Mentions his daughter Elizabeth, and son-in-law John
Carpenter, and son-in-law John AVood. I make my
wife executor, and " she is to be comfortably main-
tained, she being weakly and unable to help herself."
'■ And I leave to my son Richard as my last charge
to be careful and tender of his mother." I leave to my
wife's son Jeremiah Hubbard, 20 shillings, and " I de-
sire my children to keep peace, love and amity between
them." I make my neighbors Nehemiah Smith and
Daniel Denton, overseers. July 4, 1685.

Witnesses, Nathaniel Denton, Samuel Mills. Proved
at Jamaica, October 13, 1685.

Hendeick Van Buesum, of New York. I make my
wife Maria my heir to one half of my houses and lots,
and the other half to my three children, Cornells,
Anetje, and Egl^ert. My son Cornells is to have one
Piece of 8 for his birthright. I make my brother Ti-
man Van Bursura and my brother-in-law Garett Ly-
decker, overseers.

April 18, 1687. "Witnesses, J. Vinge, William Bo-
gardus.

Adeian Van Schaack (or Schayck). Dutch. "In
Den naeme des Heren, Amen." I, Adrian Van
Schayck, dwelling on the Island of Manhattan, in the
Province of New York. I direct that my body be
buried in a christian-like manner. It is my will that
my dear wife Rebecca Van Schayck shall have full dis-
position of all my estate during her life, or while she
remains my w^idow. After her decease the property to
go to my children, by name, Belitie, married to Peter
De Groot; Idye, married to Ibel Gootblod ; Cornelia,
married to Johanes Pluvier; Elizabeth, married to
Garrett Oncleboo, and Dina, who is unmarried.

Dated August 5, 1694. Witnesses, Paul Richards,
William Bogardus, Ari Van Schayck. Proved Janu-
ary 1, 1700. Recorded Liber 1-2. Page 357.

INDEX.

Abbott, Thomas, 435.

Abeel, Elizabeth, 110, 319.

Abeel, Heeltie, 110.

Abeel, Johanes, 110, 219.

Abeel, John. 98.

Abeel, Mr., 413.

Abeel, Magdalen, 110.

Abeel, Maria, 110.

Abeel, StoeffelJ., 110.

Abrahams. Joris, 169.

Abrahamsen, Abraham, 389.

Abrahamsen, Andres, 389.

Abrahamsen, Jan, 260.

Abramse, Hendrick, 200.

Abramse, Jacob, 109.

Abramse, Ryck, 98.

Acabonnack. L. I., 114.

Accomack, Va., 61, 62.

Ackaboake, L. L, 25, 128, 130.

Acton, Edward, 97.

Adams, John, 112, 182.

Adams, Thomas, 312, 329, 380, 405, 419,

43.5.
Adams, William, 303.
Adolph. Dirck, 338, 419.
Adolph. Janake, 388.
Adolph, Janatie, So7.
Adolph, Peter, 338, 357, 358.
Adrians. Joost. 69.
Adriansen, Joost, 227, 228.
Adventure, ship, 328.
Aerts, Aeltie. 66.
Aerts, Aloff, 66.
Aerts, Lambert, 66.
Aerts, Rebecca, 66.
Aerts, Rutger, 66.
Aerts, William, 95.
Aertse, RejTiier, 262, 277.
Aertsen, Aert, 381.
Aertsen, Antie, 231.
Aertsen, Ryne, 295.
Aertsen, Simon, 231.
Ages, Bruyn, 48.
Albany, N. Y., 62, 66, 68, 75, 77, 79, 83,

110, 131, 132, 141, 14.5, 147, 179, 187,

235, 269, 292, 298, 339, 346, 348, 439,

451, 464.
— Lutheran church, 447 ; reformed

church, .56.
Albemarle County, N. C. , 198.
Albertsen. Arent, 77.
Alburtus, Elizabeth, 53.
Alburtns, John, .53.
Alburtus, William, 65.
Aldrich, Peter, 105.

Aldricks, Maria, 441.

Alexander, John, 220.

Alt'ord, Joseph, 2.55.

Algard. John, 313.

Alkrst, William, 401.

Allaire, Alexander, 443.

Allen, Jane, 391.

Allen, Samuel, 391.

Alleson, Hannah, 405.

Alleson, Robert, 405.

Alleson, Robert, Jr., 405.

Alleson, Sarah, 40.5.

Alleson, Thomas, 40.5.

Allison, Alice, 238.

Allison, Hannah, 361, 363.

Allison. Robert, 95. 239, 261, 336, 331.

Alrich, Peter, 11.5.

Alrich, Wessell, 115.

Alsop, Hannah, 43'!.

Alsop. Joseph, 187.

Alsop. Richard, 1.56, 433.4.51.

Alsop, Thomas, 1.56, 4:3, 4.51.

Ambrose Island. L. I., 145.

Amerman, Dirck, 4()V), 435.

Amerman. James, 445.

Amesfoort, L. I., 13, 164, 239, 4.54.

Amity, ship, 290.

Amsterdam. Holland, 258, 389, 400.

Ancus. Gretie, 24.

Anderson. Deborah. 303.

Anderson, John. 199,205.

Anderson, William, 203. 382,. 312, 313,

317, 318, 319, 324, 327,330, 332.
Andreas, Coertens, 439.
Andreas, Hannah, 439.
Andrew, Nicho'as, 304.
Andrews, Marj', 106. 473.
Andrews, Samuel, 6, 106. 473.
Andross, Gov. Edmund, 25, 28, 29, 39,

53, 58, 66, 68, 104, 106, 107, 135, 13S,

142, 1 70, 200.
Angevine, Zachariah, 437.
Anise. Eva, 295.
Anke, Geetie, 395.
Anke, Jacobus, 395.
Anke, Jan, 29.5.
Anke, Janettie, 295.
Anke, John, 294. 295.
Anke, Magdalena, 295.
Anke, Pontus, 395.
Ann, ship, 224.
Ann Hook's Neck, N. Y., 11.
Anthony, Allard, 27, 441.
Anthony, Engeltie, 264.
Anthony, Henrica, 441.

476

INDEX.

Anthony, Henry, 4-H.

Anthony, Nicholas, 364, 277, 441.

Antigua, ship, 97.

Antigua, W. I., 94, 9.").

Antill, Edward, 334, 350.

Aquaback, L I., 434.

Archambaud, Mary, 293.

Archambaud, Timothy, 293.

Arents, Rev. Bernardus, 269.

Arents, Tryntie, 2H9, 270.

Arentsen, Claas, 281.

Areson, Dirck, n't.

Areson, Mary, .57.

Armitage, — , 4'20.

Arms, William, 191.

Arnold, Caleb, 408.

Arnold, Isaac, 27, 104, 105, 112, 130, 166,

264.
Arnold, Sarah, 243.
Arthurd, Dominick, 302.
Arundell, Chamian, 3.
Arundell, Elizabeth, 3.
Aryansen, Leyntie, 424. \
Ashe. Benjamin, 350, 3i'3.
Ashfield, Maiia, 301.
Ashfield, Richard, 276, 01.
Ashman, Robert, 107, 125.
Asking, John, Jr. , 357.
Atwater, Damoris, 16.
Auchine, John, 262.
Ayrand, Marian, 385.

Backer, Jacob, 42.

Backer, Margaret, 42.

Badgord, Thomas, 26.

Baelen, Jacob, 311.

Bahama Islands, 87, 88.

Bahr, Joseph, 192.

Bailey. Margaret, 200.

Bailey, Nathaniel, 200.

Baiser, James, 2'.:0.

Baker, Captain, 76.

Baker, John, 35, 219.

Baker, Joseph, 257, -.58, 339.

Baker, Katherine, 339.

Baker, Mary, 339.

Baker, Roger, 287, 320, 339.

Baker, Roger, Jr., 339.

Baker, Thomas, 114, 339.

Baker, William, 257, 263, 278.

Ball, Katherine, 391.

Ballagh, William, 220.

Bancker, Anne, 219.

Bancker, Elizabeth, 187, 219, 235, 465.

Bancker, Evert, 219, 23.5, 346, 452, 465.

Bancker, G.rritt, 187, 219, 235, 346,464,
465.

Bankes, John, 11.

Bansher, Magdalena, 293.

Barbadoes, 27, 40, 42, 84, 94, 103, 186,
187, 199, 200, 205, 211, 224, 234. 243,
2.55, 290. 302, 3U3, 369, 406, 424, 434.

Barbaric, Frances, 340.

Barbaric, John, 97, 340.

Barenson,Tys, 24.

Barents, Cornelis, 152.

Barents, Jans, 281.

Barents, John, 453.

Barents, Margaret, 460.

Barents, Sarah, 460.

Barentsen, Symon, 296.

Barentz, Simon, 107.

Barentz, Weyntie, 107.

Barham, Jan, 464.

Barker, Matthew, .34.5.

Barker, William, 240, 275, 312, 345, 346.

Barnes, Mary, 245.

Barnes, Susannah, 3.51.

Barnes, Thomas, 81, 82.

Barnes, William, 93, 109, 114, 287.

Barnes, Zachary,74.

Barnse, Scytie, 123.

Barnse, Tyse, 123.

Barnstable, Mass. , 2.

Barrett, Richard, 50.

Barrett, John, 34.

Barrett, Samuel, 34.

Barrints, Hope, 27.

Barry, George, 444.

Barry, Henry, 388.

Barry, Jacob, 340.

Barry, John, 444.

Barsier, Mary, 245.

Barteleau, John, 454.

Barteleau, Margaret, 454.

Bartholomew, William, 23.

Barton, Mariana. 246.

Bartow, Rev. John, 360, 361.

Bas, Barent, 435.

Basford, John, 211, 387, 389, 392.

Bashung's Hook, L. I., 395.

Basnet, Hichard, 190.

Basses Bowery. N. Y., 429.

Bassett, , 41.5.

Bassett, Esther, 332.

Bassett, Francis, 95.

Bassett, Hester, 331, 392.

Bassett, Mary M., 95.

Bassett, Peter, 331, 392.

Bassett. Thomas, 11.

Bastianse, Meetye, 418.

Batchelor, Henry, 199.

Bates, Anthony, 220.

Batlin, Col. William, 400.

Battion, Col. William, 444.

Baulands, Robert, .59.

Bauman, Thomas, 63.

Baxter, Thomas, 418.

Baxter, Thomas, Jr., 418.

Bayard, Anne M., 417.

Bayard, Ariantie, 417.

Bayard, Balthazar, 123, 191, 194, 204,

282, 340, 416.
Bayard, Garett, 417.
Bayard, Jacobus, 340, 417.
Bayard, Johanes, 340.
Bayard, Judith, 22, 23.
Bayard, Judy, 417.
Bayard, Maria, 416.
Bayard, Mary, 284.
Bayard. Nicholas, 39, 46,47, 83, 107, 108,

124,135,138, 139, 140, 141, 148, 177,

1S3, 192, 217, 228, 230, 240, 246, 260,

271, 281, 821, 336, 467.

INDEX.

477

Baj-ard, Petrus, 456.
Bayard, Rachel, 456.
Bayard, Samuel, 102, 239, 246 .314 324
327, 333, 336, 340, 354, 356,' 400,' 41?'
423, 424, 460. > . . ,

Bayles, Elias, 122.
Bayles, Elizabeth, 122.
Bayles, John, 28, 122.
Bayles, John, Jr., 122.
Bayles, Jonathan, 122.
Bayles, Mary, 122.
Bayles, Rebecca, 122.
Bayles, Ruth, 122.
Bayles, Thomas, 122.
Bayley, John, 397, 403.
Bayley, Joseph, 19, 23.
Bayley, Nathaniel, 437.
Bayley, Nicholas, 37.
Bayley, Richard, 62.
Bayley, Stephen, 129.
Beacham, Robert, 382.
Beackman, Cornells, 10.
Beackman, Marihe C. , 10.
Beackman, Mellitje, 10.
Beadell, Robert, 241 .
Beaver, ship, 202, 203.
Becker, John, 131, 146. 465.
Bedford, L. I., 58, 262, 277, 310, 362.
Bedford, N. Y., induction of the rector

of the church in, 409.
Bedient, John, 28.
Bedient, Mary, £92.
Bedient, Thomas, 291 .
Bedine, Hester, 387.
Bedloe, Elizabeth, 30, 63.
Bedloe, Isaac, 8, 10, 30, 71.
Baeke, Altie, 3.56.
Beeke, Cornells P. , 356.
Beeke, Deborah, 356.
Beeke, Maria P., 356.
Beeke, Tilleman, 356.
Beeke, William, 3.56.
Beekman, Andry, 409.
Beekman, Gerard, 342, 343, 364, 413.
Beekman, Gerardus, 418.
Beekman, Henry, 197, 198, 253, 430.
Beekman, Jacobus, 448.
Beekman, William, 41, 83, t6, 139 140

177,2.53.
Belew, Peter, 24, 315.
Bellin, Isaac, 3.57.
Bellin, Pierre, 346.
Bellin, Suzanne, 349.
Bellomont, Gov., 95, 96, 97, 100, 289,

298, 300, 301, 304-7.
Bellvealsea, John, 289.
Bellville, John, 445.
Belviere, Pierre, 4.53.
Benedict, Thomas, 20.
Benjamin, Richard, 111 .
Benjamin, William, 438.
Bennett, Thomas, 75, 76.
Bensingh, Hermanns, 336.
Benson, Dirck, 309, 313.
Benson, Katherinc, 401.
Benson, Samuel, 439.
Berand, Janice, 347.

Berents, Alexander, r09.
Berents, Antie, 209.
Bergen, N. J., 280, 281, 317, 318, 372
467. '

Berham, William, 109.
Berkley County. Va., £20.
Berkley, William, 223.
Bernd, Moses, 445.
Berrian, John, 101.
Berrian, Peter, 101, 459.
Berriman, Abigail, 2:.'0.
Berry, John, 25, 390.
Berryman, Jane, 194.
Berryman. Thomas, 194.
Berton, Elizabeth, 385.
Berton, Ezekiel, 3S5.
Berton, Hannah, .';85.
Berton, Marian, 385.
Berton, Mary, 38.5.
Berton, Peter, 385.
Berton, Peter, Jr., 385.
Besart, Franc's, 4.53.
Besart, Margaret, 453.
Be.sby, Oliver, ij7.
Betts, Alice, 33, 34.
Betts, Captain, 41, 78.
Betts, Hopestill, 34.
Betts, John, 34.
Betts, Mercy, 397, 398.
Betts, Samuel, 33.
Betts, Sarah, 403.
Betts, Thomas, 145, 397, 398, 458.
Betts, William, 33.
Betty, ship, 318.
Bevois, Robert, 391.
Bickers, Cleasie. 296.
Bickers, Victor, 296.
Bickley, Abraham, 449, 450.
Bickley, Elizabeth, 449.
Bickley, Sarah, 449, 450.
Bickley, William, 181. 182,193. 194,258,

259, 283. 331, 449, 450.
Bickly, Marv, 348.
Biesse, De Lisle. 4.53.
Biggs, Thomas, 402.
Biggs, Thomas, Jr, 402.
Biggs, Timothy, 4.
Biles, William, 160.
Bill, William, 348.
Billop, John, 330.
Billop, Joseph, 317.
Billot, Joseph, 369.
Birdsall, Benjamin, 316.
Birker, Victor, 296.
Bishop, Daniel, 472
Bishop, Elizabeth, 34.5.
Bishop, James, 187.
Bishop, Nathaniel, 472.
Bishop, Nathaniel. Jr. , 472.
Bishop, William, 78.
Bisse, James, 40<i.
Biyon. Catherine, 3.58, 359.
Biyon, Frances. 358, .359.
Biyon, Isaac, 3-58, 3.59.
Biyon, Jacob, 358.
Biyon, Maria, 3.59.
Biyon, Perize, 358.

478

INDEX.

Biyon, Peter, 358.

Blackburne, Robert, 240.

Blacklish, Richard, 2(i5.

Blackwell, Robert, 3S5.

Blagge, Benjamin, 3.59.

Blagge, Edward, 360.

Blagge, Judith, 360.

Blagge, Mary, 360.

Blagge, Samuel, 304, 360.

Blanchan, Elizabeth, 1.5'2.

Blanchan, Katherine, 1.53.

Blanchan, Magdalena, 1.52.

Blanchan, Mar a, 1.53.

Blanchan, Matthew, 151, 1.53.

Blanchan, Matthew, Jr., 151, 153.

Blanck, Caetjie, 396.

Blanck. Elsie, 396.

Blank, Catherine, 395, 396.

Blank, Cornelia, 384.

Blank, Gertruy, 384.

Blank, Jacob, S84.

Blank, Jurian, 396.

Blank, Katherine, 384.

Blank, Nicholas, 309, 318, 296, 381.

Blashe, Nicholas, 39.

Block, Benjamin, 348.

Block Island, N. Y., 105, 113.

Blossom, ship, 334.

Bluefield, W. I., 90.

Bloodgood, Elizabeth. 41. 465.

Bloodgood, Francis, 40, 405.

Bloom, Arent, 351.

Bloom, Jacob P., 340.

Blydenburgh, — , 35.

Blydenburgh, Joseph. 307.

Bockhols, Matthys. 368.

Bockenhoven, Stephen, 343.

Bodein, John, 349, 360.

Bodien, John, 3.54.

Bodine, Hester, 319.

Bodine, John, 445.

Boelen, Abraham, 209.

Boelen, Antie, 309.

Boelen, Henry, 209.

Boelen, Jacob, 90, 157, 309, 330. 231
335, 243, 297, 29S, 315, 316, 343.

Bogardus, Anna, 60.

Bogardus, Cornelius, 456.

Bogardus, Everardus, 399.

Bogardus, William, 59, 60, 107, 109, 135
136.143, 144, 1.50, 1.55, 1.57, 167, 168,
188, 310, 319, 231, 326, 228, 234, 236,
340, 343, 247, 248, 381, 400, 4.55, 463,
464, 470, 471, 473, 474.

Bogart, Nicholas A., 99.

Boise, Maria, 144.

Bonaire, 85.

Bond, Capt., 331.

Bond, Francis, 303.

Bond, Robert, 2.

Bondry. John, 14.5.

Bone, Alice, 1.58.

Bongrand, Lewis, 178.

Bonnett, Thomas, 43, 43.

Bonnett. Thomas, Jr., 43.

Boodel. 1,224.

Booker, Thomas, 179.

Booley, Jacob, 379.
Boon, Andrew, 8.^.
Boon, Catalvna, 390.
Boon, Fran.s, 296.
Boontame, Anna, 141.
Boontame, Catharine. 141.
Boontame, Cornelius, 141.
Boontame, Fytie, 141.
Boontame, Martye. 141 .
Boontame, Peter J., 141.
Boory, Elizabeth, 40.
Boory, Samuel, 39.
Booth, John, 113.
Booth, Mr., 138, 129.
Booth, Thomas, 437.
Booth, Thomas, Jr., 437.
Borroughs, Edward, 333.
Borroughs, John, 335.
Borroughs, Mary, 333.
Borroughs, Thomas, 333.
Borrovve. John, 360.
Borrows, Edward, 107.
Bosch, Albert, 163, 195, 313, 218, 340.
Bosch, AUet, 309.
Bosch, Hendrick, 1-53.
•Bosch, John, 96.
Bosch, Justus, 338, 885.
Boston, Mass , 4, 8, 33, 64, 113, 186, 363,

319, 391.
Boudinot, Benjamin, 347.
Boudinot, Elias, 317, 406, 431.
Boudinot, Elias, .Jr., 3.53.
Boudinot, Elie, 346.
Boudinot, Elie, Jr., .3-17,
Boudinot, Jenice, 347.
Boudinot, Jean, .347.
Boudinot, Madeline. 317.
Boudinot, Suzanne, 346, 347.
Boudouine, Mr., 344.
Boucher, Andrew, 63.
Bougrand, Lewis, 4-i6.
Bongrand, Mary, 436.
Bound, John, 36.
Bourdeaux, France, 89.
Bourdett, Peter, 298.
Bourdett, Samuel, 298.
Bourdett, Stephen, 298.
Bout, Jan Everts, 17.
-Boutiton, P., 354.
Bowen, Capt. John, 393.
Bower, Hannah, 33.
Bower, Isaac, 23.
Bower, James, 33.
Bower, Jonah, 32.
Bower, Jones, 23.
Bower, Jonathan, 33.
Bower, Joseph, 23.
Bowery farm, N. Y., 1.39, 140.
Bowman, Major Edmund, 63.
Bowne, Andrew, 187, 3.59.
Bowne, John, 11, .59, 108, 117, 118, 182,

184, 196, 315.
Bowne, Samuel, 92, .384, 443, 449.
Bowyer, William, 336, 416.
Boyall, William, 54.
Bovle, John, 354.
Boyle, William, 233.

INDEX.

4^9

Boylee, John, 20.

Bradford, Andrew, 446.

Bradford, Elizabeth, 44(5.

Bradford, William, 388, 320, 332, 339,

370, 446.
Brading, James, 407.
Bradley, Cox, 158.
Bradley, Henry, 158, 367.
Bradley, James, 392.
Bradley, Samuel, 158, 367.
Bradley, Samuel, Jr. , 366, 367.
Bradshaw, Elizabeth, 207, 211, 292, ^156.
Bradshaw, ('apt. George, 207, 211.
Bradsliaw, Richard. 211.
Bradshaw, Susannah, 211.
Braham, John, 380.
Brasher, Abraham, 164.
Brasher, Henrj', 164.
Brasher, Henry, Jr., 164.
Brasher, Isaac, 164.
Brasher, Susannah, 164.
Brasier, Abraham, 245.
Brasier, Henry, 245.
Brasier, Isaac, 245.
Brasier, Sarah, 245.
Brasier. Susannah, 245.
Bratt, Dirck A., 449.
Bray. Hannah, 229, 2(51.
Brazier, Abraham, 439.
Breasier, Henry, 1S6.
Bredon, Francis, 319.
Breeding, Capt. Thomas, 8. 82.
Brenim, Goese, 2.54.
Brested, Peter, 409.
Brestede, Andrew, 357.
Brestede, Andries, 165.
Brestede, Anette, 357.
Brestede. Simon, 102
Breton, Elizabeth, 318.
Breton, Francis, 387.
Breton, Francis, Jr., 3S7.
Breton, Hester, 387.
Breton, Peter, 318.
Breton, Susannah, 387.
Bretsebloom, Charles, 310.
Brett, (Catherine, 452, 455, 456.
Brett, Mary, 281.

Brett, Roger, 189, 380, 452, 4.55, 453.
Brewer, Abraham, 214.
Brewer, Adam, 213, 214.
Brewer, Adam, Jr., 214.
Brewer, Adolphus, 214,
Brewer, Altie, 214.
Brewer, Anna, 214.
Brewer, Jacob, 214.
Brewer, Magdelena, 213, 214.
Brewer, Mathys, 214.
Brewer, Peter, 214.
Brewer, Rachel, 214.
Brewer, Sarah, 214.
Brewer, Vrentie, 214.
Brewer, William, 214.
Brewerton, Abraham, 296.
Brewerton, Antie, 296.
Brewerton, George, 94, 150, 151, 2%.
Brewster, Daniel, 322, 411.
Brewster, Nathaniel, 32, 51.

Brewster, Sarah, 51.

Brewster, Timothy, 322.

Brian, John, 101.

Bridges, Ann, 332.

Bridges, Charles, 118, 119, 120, 465, 469.

Bridges, Elizabeth, 330.

Bridges, John, 311, 317, 332, 334-341,

343, 34S-354, 365, 384.
Bridges, Mr., .57.
Bridges, Sarah, 4, 118, 119.
Bridges, Thomas, 118.
Bridgetown, Barbadoes, 434.
Bridgewatev, England, 405.
Brinkerhoft'. Abraham, 459.
BriiikerhofF, Catharine, 459.
Brmkerhoff, Dirck. 459.
BrinkerhofF, John, 459.
Briukerboff, Joris, 4.59.
Brinkman, Francina, 340.
Brinley, Francis, 104, 105, 407.
Bristol, Ann, 304.
Bristol, Eng., 263, 410.
Britiiig, Nathaniel, 388.
Brittain, Nathaniel, 271.
Brittain, Nathaniel, Jr., 271.
Brittan, Benjamin, 404.
Brittan, Frances, 404.
Brittan, Martha, 404.
Brittan, Mary, 404.
Brittan, Nicholas, 404.
Brittan, Nicholas, Jr., 404.
Broadhead, Anna, 8.
Broadhead, Capt. Charles, 430.
Broadhead, Capt. Daniel, 8.
Broadhead, Richard, 4;]0.
Brockholls, Anthony, 94, 107, 149, 150,

£01,253,254,
Brockholst, Anthony, S21, 336, 371.
Brockholst, Anthony, Jr., 32.
Brockholst, Henry, 335.
Brockholst, Janechie. 335, 336.
Brockholst, Judy, 335.
Brockholst, Mrs., 321.
Brockholst, .Mary, 335.
Brockholst, Susanah. 102, 335, 336.
Brookhaven, L. I., 32, 51, 323, 3.54, 402,

410, 412. 413.
Brooklyn, N. Y., 17, 27, 39, 1.17, 162,

213, 231, 426, 459.
Brookman, John, 391.
Brooks, Gardiner, 363.
Brothers Adventure, ship, 109.
Broughton, Mary, 4.59.
Broughton, Samson, 325, 414.4.59.
Broughton, Samson S., 324, 394, 395,

399, 413.
Brousard, Gabriel, 340, 347.
Brown, Abigail, 330.
Brown, David, 399.
Brown, Edward, 443.
Brown, Elizabeth, 449.
Brown, Esther, 330, 399.
Bro^\'n, Francis, 145, 471.
Brown, John, 237.
Brown, Joseph, 3Ci9.
Brown, Josias, 3i)9.
BrovvTi, Mary, 145.

480

INDEX.

Brown, Nicholas, 449.

Brown, Susannah, 245.

Brown, Thomas, 15, 76.

Browne, John, 47, 53.

Browne, Mr., 44.

Browne, William, 4, 47.

Broynan, L. I., 438.

Bruges, Claude, 337.

Bruges, Claudius, 343.

Brush, Thomas, 19, 31.

Brush, Thomas, Jr., 31.

Bruyn, Archie J., 356.

Bruyn, John, 167.

Bruyn, John H., 254.

Bryan, Isaac, 433.

Buckbee, John, 4.58.

Buckley, Abraham, 222.

Buckmaster, Edmund, 94.

Bndd, Ann, ISO, 131.

Budd, Hannah, 130.

Budd, John, 112, 130,166.

Budd, John, Jr., 130, 131.

Budd, Joseph, 130.

Budd, Mary. Ill, 130.

Budd, Sarah, 130.

Bueno, Alice, 240.

Bueno, Joseph, ;-;99.

Bugby, John, 20, 451.

BuKbV, John, Jr., 451.

Bulkeley, Elizabeth, 2.59.

Bulkeley, John, 258, 259, 353, 375.

Bulkly, Elizabeth, 354.

Bulkly, John, 3.54.

Bulleau, John, 421.

Burger, Hermanns, 300.

Burger Joris Path, N. Y., 69.

Burges, Robert, 377.

Burgess, Marcus, 278.

Burlington, N. J. , 190.

Burnett, Governor, 238.

Burnett, Matthias, 407.

Burr, Abigail, 11.

Burr, Daniel, 11.

Burroughs, Edward, 92, 393.

Burroughs, Elizabeth, 5.5.

Burroughs, Jeremiah, .55, 292, 383.

Burroughs, Joel, 379.

Burroughs, Joana, 55.

Burroughs, Johana, 4.

Burroughs, John 14, 41, .55, .56.

Burroughs, John, Jr., .55, .56.

Burroughs, Joseph, 41, .55, 292.

Burroughs, Mary, 55, 379, 397, 3f8, 399,

421.
Burroughs, Reder, .55.
Burroughs, Thomas, 19S, 306, 213. 218,

315, 316, 379, 381 , 397, 398.
Burroughs, Thomas, Jr., 379.
Burrows, John, 4, 316.
Buirus, Eden. 403.
Burrus, Edward, 403.
Burrus. Edward, Jr., 403.
Burrus, Hannah, 403.
Burrus. John, 4C3.
Burrus, Mary, 403.
Burrus, Rachel, 403.
Burrus, Steven, 403.

Burrus, Thomas, 403.

Bursly, Joseph, 379.

Burt, John, 345, 366.

Burt, Richard, 149, 34S.

Burt, Samuel, 149, 153, 315, 366.

Busch, Albert, 296,

Busch, Edward, 296.

Busch, Elsie, 296.

Busch, John, 283, 284.

Bush, Marv, 43.5.

Bushwick, L. I.. 329,450.

Bussing, John, 104.

Butler, Amy, 438.

Butler, Anne, 428.

Butler, James, 4C8.

Butler, John, 276

Butler, Martha, 428.

Butler, Mary, 428.

Butler, Nathaniel, 428.

Butler, Samuel, 325, 428.

Butler, Sarah, 428.

Buts, Daniel, ;.78.

Butts, Daniel, 2.57. 258, 263, o39, 3G6.

Buys, Cornelius, 4.53.

Buys, Jan, 426.

Buys, John, 39.

Byerly, Thomas, 395, 396.

Bynenck, Beeltie, o94.

Bynenck, Evei t, 461.

Bynenck, Jan, 394.

Byvanck, John, 313.

Cabell, John, 11.

Cadd, Mr., of Boston, 4.

Caffoens, Christian, 115.

Callwell, Rol,ert, 65.

Calvert, Charles, 117.

Calvert, Philip, 118.

Calves Neck, L. 1,36.

Cambridge, Mass. , 6.

Camelion, ship, 84, 87.

Campbell, Duncan, 319, 3.53.

Campbell, Susannah, 353.

Canarsie, L. I., 10.

Canon, Andre, 3S7.

Canon, Andrew, 463.

Cantwell, Edmund, 62.

Cantwell, Edward, 28.

Cappoens, Christina, 237, 229. 3-!0.

Captain's Neck. L. I., 16, 44, 111.

Caralew, Jacol), 439.

Caralew, Peter, 439.

Caree, Mr. , 370.

Carey, Abraham, 129.

Carey, John, 111.

Carhart, Thomas, 330.

Caribee Islands, 84, 303.

Carle, Alice, 407.

Carle. John, 251.

Carle, Sarah, 34.

Carle, Capt. Thomas, 34.

Carman, Hannah, 251.

Carmans street, N. Y. , 378.

Carmer, Henry, 108.

Carpenter, , 406.

Carpenter, Francis, 10.
Carpenter, John, 474.

INDEX.

481

Carr, John, 28.

Carr, Richard, 113.

Carrs, Thomas, oOO.

Carten, Baient, 109.

Carter, Capt. Caesar, 221.

Carter, Solomon, 179.

Carteret, Philip, 60, 73, 74.

Carwithy, Caleb, 3.

Carwithy, David, 3.

Carwithy, David, Jr., 3.

Carwithy, Martha, 3.

Casco Bay, Me., 379.

Case, Mr., 128.

Case, Mary, .53.

Case, Thomas, .53.

Case, William, 4.51.

Casperse, Johanes, 426.

Cassier, jean, 268.

Castle Hill, N. Y., 36.

Cathenat, Elliane, 301.

Cathoneau, Thauvet G., 89.

Cattle, value of, 196, 307, 251, 271, 274,
288, 289, 313, 316, 317, 318, 319, 331,
323, 323, 325, 327, 339, 330, 332.

Cattle, Henry, 234.

Cavalier, Elizabeth, 373.

Cavalier, BUinor, 273.

Cavalier, John, Kio, 166, 273, 306.

Cavalier, Kathai'ine, 373.

Cavalier, Magdalena, 273.

Cavalier, Mary, 313.

Cavalier, Peter, 373, 279, 300.

Cavilleer, John, 61.

Cedar, privateer, 80. 81.

Chaddock, Deliverance, 259.

Chamberlain, Joseph, 391.

Chamberlain, Margaret, 201.

Chambers, Thomas, 152, 397.

Chambers, William, 330, 338.

Chapelle, Martha, 421.

Chapelle, Stephen, 420.

Chapelle, William, 430.

Chapman, Aaron, 406.

Chappell, Frans, 262.

Chardovagne, Eliza, 378.

Charles, ship, 94.

Charleston, S. C, 220, 224.

Charlestown, Mass., 6.

Charlton, Richard, 9, 20, 24, 71.

Charron, Esther, 442.

Charron, Jean, 443.

Charron, Margaret, 442.

Chatfield, Mary, 428.

Cheeseman, Richard, 124.

Cherie, Claude, 338.

Cherry Garden, N. Y. City, 117.

Child, Thomas, 405.

Chisnall, Richard, 434.

Chiswell, Jane, 365.

Christian Creek, Del., 11.5.

Christians, Antie, 384, 285.

Christians, Barent, 13.5.

Christians, Gratie, 13.5.

Christins, John, 384.

Church, William, 179.

Churchill, Susannah, 387.

Cinquesingh, N. Y., 371.

Claas, Annatje, 58.

Claesen, Simon, 3.53.

Claesen, Susannah, 107.

Claesen, Sybout, 107.

Clark, Albert, 2ti5.

Clark, Daniel, 361, 457, 458.

Clark, James, 346.

Clark, John, 468.

Clark, Letitia, 390.

Clark, Thomas, 94, 338.

Clark, Thomas P., 62.

Clarke, Charity, 309.

Clarke, Edmund, 50, 58,

Clarke, Elizabeth, 30.

Clarke, Hannah, 44, 45.

Clarke, Henry, .54.

Clarke, John, 20. 36.

Clarke, Martha, .50.

Clarke, Mary, 50.

Clarke, Samuel, 7, .50, 51, .58.

Clarke, Samuel, Jr., 50, 58.

Clarke, Sarah, 50.

Clarke, Susannah, 50, .58.

Clarke, Thomas, .54, 384, 354.

Clarkson, Anne, 349.

Clarkson, Catherine, 349.

Clarkson, David, 349.

Clarkson, Freeman, 339.

Clarkson, Levmus, 349.

Clarkson, Mathew, 179, 189, 197, 204,

306, 312, 238, 304, 314, 349.
Clarkson, Mathew, Jr., 349.
Clasen, Direk, 135, 136, 137.
Clasen, Gisbertse, 135.
Clasen, John. 136.
Clasen, Mattie, 13.».
Class, Jannettie, 347.
Clave, John, 14.
Claveraek, N. Y. , 470,
Claves, Samuel, 406.
Clay, Humphrey, 21, 156, 450.
Clay, Humphrey, Jr., 451.
Clay, Mary, 451.
Clay, Sarah, 21, 156, 4.51.
Clement, Elizabeth, 448,
Clement, Fromantel, 448.
Clement, James, 11, .57, 443, 468, 469. ;■
Clement, Joseph, 448.
Clement, Peter, 448.
Clock, Albert, 153, 317, 221, 368, 369. '
Clock, Catherine, 369.
Clock, Comfort, 466.
Clock, Elizabeth, 369.
Clock, Martin. 153, 217, 231, 369.
Clopper, Anatjie, 99.
Clopper, Anna, 278.
Clopper, Catalina, 99.
Clopper, Catherine, 318.
Clopper, Cornells, 10, 99, 217, 218, 229,

278, 343, 4.56.
Clopper, Cornelius J., 317.
Clopper, Dinah, 99, 218.
Clopper, Eightie, 99.
Clopper, Helike, 99.
Clopper, Heyltie, 217, 218.
Clopper, Ilien, 278.
Clopper, Johanes, 99, 196, 355.

483

INDEX.

Clopper. Johannah. 218.

Clopper, John, 252, 254, 255, 278.

Clopper, Magalena, 278.

Clopper, Margaret, 99, 253, 254.

Clopper, Margaretta, 2L8.

Clopper, Peternell, 99, 218.

CIopps, Capt. John, 201.

.Close, John J., 43.

Clough, Nicholas, 84, 85, 87.

Clowder, Mary, c38.

Clows, Samuel, 375, 376, 398, 399, 433,

447.
Cock, Hannah, 215.
Cock, Mary, 215.
Cock, Sarah, 215.
Cockhuyt, Elizabeth, 252.
Cockhuyt, Joost, 2.52.
Cockrain, Robert, 84.
Coddington, Margaret, 1 17.
Coddington, Thomas, 117, 124, 443.
Coddington, William, 105, 408.
Codenham, Robert, 94.
Codrington, Thomas, 100.
Coe, Benjamin, 21, 26.
Coe, John, 53, 101, 467, 470.
Coe, Robert, 8.
Coert, Cornelius, 395.
Coerten, Barent, 153.
Coerteu, Christina, 441.
Coerten, Hannah, 438, 439.
Coerten, Hendrick, 439.
Coerten, Henricus, 441.
Coerten, Henry, 441.
Coerten, Maria, 438, 439.
Coerten, Myndert, 438.
Coerten, Wyntie, 438, 439.
Coertes, Alke, 395.
Coertes, Coert, 395.
Coertes, Garrett, 39.5.
Coertes, Gertie, 395.
Coertes, Hendrick, 395.
Coertes, Marike, 395.
Coertes, Peter, 395.
Coertes, Steven, 395.
Coertes, Willimantie, 395.
Coesart, John, 95, 96, 97, 104.
Coher, Thomas, 2.58.
Cohr, Thomas, 468,
Coker, Thomas, 137, 248.
Cole, Abraham, 386.
Coleman, Helena, 270.
Coleman, Henry, 270, 304, 305.
Coler, John, 63.
Coler, Ludovicus, 142.
Coler, Thomas, 65.
Coles, Freelove, 423.
Coles, Martha, 423.
Coles, Nathaniel, 328, 431.
Coles, Nathaniel, Jr., 4'^3, 433.
Coles, Rosana, 423.
Coles, Rose, 423.
Coles, Wright, 423.
Colewood, Thomas, 67.
Colier, John, 468.
CoUard, William, 77.
Collect Pond, N. Y. , 136,
Collet, Nathaniel, 124.

Collier, Edward, 93, 249, 257, 361, 362,

402, 418.
Collier, John, 84.
Collier, Mary, 403.
CoUins, Ann, 105.
Collins, Arnold, 407.
Collins, John, 105, 445, 448.
Collins, Mary, 445.
Collis, James, 208,
Colman, John, 125.
Colve, Anthony, 58.
Colyer, Jacobus, 341.
Conckling, Benjamin, 114.
Conckling, Jacob, 3.
Conckling, Jeremiah, 2, 114.
Conckling, John, 3.
Conckling, John, Jr., 4, 5, 6.
Conckling, Joseph, 111.
Conckling, Mary, 2.
Conckling, Sarah, 4, 5, 111.
Coninck, Jacobus de, 463.
Conkling, Benjamin, 27.5.
Conkling, Elizabeth, 434.
Conkling, Henry, 434.
Conkling, John, 433.
Conkling, John, Jr., 434.
Conkling, Joseph, 434.
Conkling, Mary, 434.
Conkling, Rachel, 434.
Conkling, Sarah, 434.
Conkling, Thomas, 434
Conner, Charles, 138.
ConnoUey, Henry, 8.
Content, ship, 305.
Continho, Isaac, 39.
Cook, Elizabeth, 52.
Cook, Ellis, 43, 44, 52.
Cook, Ellis, Jr., 52.
Cook, George, 46, 47.
Cook, Harmtie, 2.52.
Cook, James, 32.
Cook, John, 52, 299, 430.
Cook, Martha, 47, 52.
Cook, Mary, 52.
Cook, Penelope, 37.
Cook, Thomas, 218, 2.52.
Cook, William, 449.
Cooke, EHzabeth, 466.
Cooke, John, 46.5.
Cooke, Mary, 466.
Cooke, Sarah, 465, 4C6.
Cool, Cornelius, 464.
Cooley, Dinah, 99.
Cooley, John, 35, 124.
Cooley, William, 99.
Cooper, Benjamin, 236.
Cooper, Cabel, 350.
Cooper, Caleb, 328, 334, 393, 408.
Cooper, Helena, 408.
Cooper, John, 1, 42, 43, 52.
Cooper, John, Jr., 10.
Cooper, Mrs., 116.
Cooper, Mary, 184, 189, 192.
Cooper, Ro'iert, 184, 318, 328, 385, 431.
Cooper, Samuel, 312, 325, 326, 428, 429.
Cooper, Samuel S. , 326.
Cooper, Sarah, 42.

INDEX.

483

Cooper, Simon, 184, 189, 190, 191, 431,
473.

Cooper, Simon, Jr. , 1 84.

Cooper, Thomas, 16, 19, 43, .^0, 52, 113.

Cooper, Thomas, Jr., 19.

Copping, John, SO, 87.

Corbett, Abraham, 47, 54, 63, 65, 110.

Corbett, Christian, 96.

Corbett, Isaac. L>89.

Corbett, John, 54. 96, 203, 336, 405.

Corbin, Rev. William, 391.

Cordell, Elizabeth, 93.

Cordell, Ralph, 93.

Cordell, Thomas, 433.

Corell, John, 384.

Corlinus, Dr. Johanes, 146, 147.

Cornbnrv, Governor, 311-314, 318-323,
336, 338, 3;J0-335, 339, 341, 344, 347,
349, 351, 359, 3(;i-369, 373, 375, 377,
378, 381-410, 413-419, 433-439, 445,
446, 451-461.

Come, Louis, 443.

Come, Simeon, 24.

Cornell, Simeon, 463.

Cornells, Henry, 57.

Cornells, Jan, 419.

Cornelis, Johanes, 419.

Cornells, Marihe, 10.

Coraelisen, Elizabeth, 180, 280.

Cornelisen, Jan, 419.

Coraelisen, John, 88.

Cornelisen, Lawrence, 321.

Cornelius, Gerritt, 439.

Cornell, Jacob, 241, 242.

Cornell, Elizabeth, 241, 243, 380.

Cornell, John, 241, 242.

Cornell, Mary, 341.

Cornell, Richard, 38, 38, 57, 108, 199,
240.

Cornell, Richard, Jr., 341, 243.

Cornell, Thomas, 341, 243, 333.

Cornell, William, 341, 342.

Cornellison, Jacobus, 356.

Cornhill, Richard, 4.

Cornwell, Ann, 117.

Corsen, Gerritt, 329.

Corsen, Willimantie, 329.

Corsoen, Cornelius, 230.

Corsoen, Mattie, 330.

Corsons, John, 466.

Cortelian, Jacques, 220.

Cortelian, Jacques, Jr., 220.

Cortelian, Peter, 330.

Cortelvou, Jacques, 231, 335, 447.

Cortelyou, Peter, 335, 434, 447.

Corwin, John, 111.

Corwith family, 3.

Cosens, Barne, 444.

Cosens, Grace, 444.

Cosier, Sarah, 464.

Cotman, Benjamin, .390.

Coulson Court, 234, 235.

Coursen, Cornelius, 193, 195, 198.

Coursens, Barent, 350, 351.

Court-martial proceedings, 72, 73.

Court of Admiralty, 80, 83, 87.

Courten, Barent, 340.

Couriers, Myndert, 119.

Cousseau, — , 112, 117.

Cousseau, Jacques, 31, 30, 60,67,121,

123.
Courtney, Susannah, 4G6.
Courtney, ThoniaH, 466.
Cowenhoven, Jacob, 1(J3, 164.
Cowenhoven, Jacob W., 13.
Cowenhoven, Johanes, 163, 164, .331.
Cowenhoven, Sarah, 163.
Cowenhoven, William, 395.
Cowenhoven, William G. von, 239.
Cowne, Deborah, 410.
Cow Neck, L. I., 242, 375, 376, 396.
Cowperthwaite, Hugh, 92, 216, 449.
Cox, Alice, 158, 240, 247.
Cox, Sarah, 158, 393.
Cox, William, 85, 157, 158, 183, 188,

393.
Coyler, Abraham, 161.
Coyler, Anna, 160, 161.
Coyler, Delia, 161.
Coyler, Eva, 161.
Coyler, Henry, 160, 161.
Coyler, Henry, Jr. , 161.
Coyler, John, 161.
Coyler, Maria, 161.
Coyler, Rachel, 161.
Coyler, Sarah, 161.
Cozeer, John, 386.
Cozelet, Noel, 4.53.
Crab, Alice, 472.
Crabb, Alse, 105, 1C6.
Crabb, Mrs., 131.
Crabb, Richard, 106, 124.
Cranch, John, 122, 123.
Crane Neck, L. L,411.
Creed, William, 121, 345.
Cregier, — , 34.
Cregier, Catherine, 142.
Cregier, Cornelius, 60.
Cregier, Francis, 3.
Cregier, Martin, 3, 150.
Ciego, Ann, 268.
Crego, John, 2fi8, 374.
Crego, Mary, 366.
Crego, Richard, 266.
Crego, Stephen, 87.
Cressens, Annetje C, 58.
Crevenraedt, Henry, 90, 91.
Crevenraedt, Isaac, 90.
Crevenraedt, Sarah, 'JO.
Crison, John, 378,
Critchlaw, William, 26.
Crocheran, Ann, 330, 445.
Crocheran, Anthony, 274.
Crocheran, John, 271.
Crocheron, Abraham, 3.57.
Crocheron, Anthony, 368.
Crocheron, John, 3(57, 374, 357.
Crocheron, Mary, 367.
Crocheron, Nicholas, 267, 274, 330, 445.
Crocker, John, 147.|
Croeger, Jacobus, 246.
Crom, Aryan, 434.
Crom, Dii-ck, 424.
Crom, famDy ancestor of, 463.

484

INDEX.

Crom, Florus W., 288, 289, 424.

Crom, Guysbert, 424.

Crom, Leyntie A. , 424.

Crom, Mary, 424.

Crom, Trientie, 424.

Crom, William, 424.

Cromeline, Daniel, 388.

Crook,' John, 320, 390, 392.

Crook, W. John, 339.

Crooke, John, 401.

Cross, Arthur, 473.

Crosvelt, Ray, 109.

Crosvelts' Bay, 136.

Crow, Hugh, "284.

Crowner, Elizabeth, 3.

Croxtars, Nicholas, 381, 434.

Croxton, Lucretia, 434.

Cruger, John, 3G3.

Cruger, Valentine, 350.

Crum, John, 37.5.

Crum, Sybert, 251.

Crumford, Patrick, 354.

Crundall, Deborah, 186, 196, 203.

Crundall, Lydia, 186.

Crundall, Thomas, 186, 196, 203, 282.

Cunningham, Archibald, 416.

Curacoa, W. I., 71, 85, 86, 388.

Curry, Richard, 454.

Curtis, Catherine, 358, 359, 365.

Curtis, George, 449.

Curtis, Isaac, 365.

Curtis, John, 365.

Curtis, Joshua, 365.

Curtis, Richard, 185, 313, 358, 359, 365.

Curtis, Samuel, 365.

Curtis, Sarah, 3.

Cutchogue, L. I., 25, 428.

Cuyler, Abraham, 365, 448.

Cuyler, Anna, 364.

Cuyler, Anne, 263.

Cuyler, Delia, 365.

Cuyler, Eve, 364, 365.

Cuyler, Hendrick, 68.

Cuyler, Henry, 364, 365.

Cuyler, Johanea, 364, 365.

Cuyler, Mary, 363, 364, 365.

Cuyler, Rachel, 365.

Cuyler, Sarah, 365.

Dailie, Peter, 394.
Dailie, Sytie, 394.
Dail'e, Rev. Peter, 279.
Dale, Anne, 73,
Dale, Mark, 73, 74.
Dally, John, 183, 185, .310.
Daman, Elizabeth , 49.
Damen Jan, C, 4'26.
Damen, Sophia, 426.
Daniels, Meetie 419.
Darby, John, 115.
Darkins, Robert, 28, 148.
Darling, Abigail, 27.
Darlington, England, 395. '•]
Darriel, Jane, 4.
Darriel, Richard, 4.
Darriell, Charles, 4.
Darvall, William, 114, 116, 117.

Darvel, Catherine, 183, 184.

Darvell, Prances, 117.

Darvell, John, 183.

Davall, Charles, 457.

Davall, Susannah, 457.

Davenport, Capt., 468.

Davenport, Humphrey, 166, 19S.

Davenport, Nathaniel, 30.

Davenport, Thomas, 330, 425, 444.

Daverell, John, 17.

David, Esther, 97, 337.

David, John, 337.

Davids, Aeletie, 152.

Davids, Angaineltie, 153.

Davids, Anne, 152.

Davids, Thomas, 1.52.

Davis, Arthur, 84, 345.

Davis, Edward, 377.

Davis, Goody, 473.

Davis, John, 95.

Davis, Jonathan, 27, 39.

Davis, Nicholas, 10,26.

Davis, Samuel, 1, 27.

Davis, Sarah, 26, 27, 29.

Davis, Thomas, .54, 81, 82, 470.

Davis, William, 202.

Davison, Joanna, 6.

Davison, Nicholas, 6.

Dawson, Charles, 67.

Dawson, Robert, 84.

Day, James, 198.

Day ley, John, 388.

Dayton, Elizabeth, 17.

Dealy, Elizabeth, 304.

Dean, Christopher, 198.

Dean, Hannah, 198, 199.

Dean, John, 198.

De Bonrepas, Mr., 291. 387.

De Boogh, Frederick H., 90, 96.

De Brugh, Johanes, 79.

De Bruyn, Capt., 278.

De Bruyn, Jan H. , 281 .

De Bruyn, Johanea. 153, 167, 280.

De Bruyn, John, 233.

De Camp, Hendrick, 429.

Decker, John D. , 82.

De Cleyn, Hugh B , 135.

Dedham, Mass., 101.

Defeure, Francis, 419.

De Forest, David, 210.

De Forest, Hendrick, 210.

De Forest, Henricus, 257, 460.

De Forest, Henry, 210.

De Forest, Isaac, 208, 210, 230, 371, 373.

De Forest, Isaac, Jr. , 210.

De Forest, Johanes, 210.

De Forest, Maria, 210.

De Forest, Philip, 210.

De Forest, Sarah, 210.

De Forest, Susanah, 210.

De Groot, Adolph, 388.

De Groot, Adolph P., 127, 164.

De Groot, Agie, 388.

De Groot Belitie. 474.

De Groot, Dirck J., 48, 124.

De Groot, Egbert, 388.

De Groot, Jeneke, 388.

INDEX.

485

De Groot, Peter, 388, 474.

DeGroot, Peter A., 388.

DeHart, B., 467.

De Hart, Balthazar, 21, SO, 31, 59, 191,

356.
De Hart, Baltus, 356.
De Hart, Brinaldus, 460.
De Hart, Catalina, 401 .
De Hart, Catherine, 307, 356.
De Hart, Cornelia. 356.
De Hart, Daniel, 30, 31, 35, 59, 60, 165,

166, 191, 232. 233, 306.
De Hart, Elizabeth. 356.
De Hart, Jacobus, 30, 60, 233, 347, 356.
De Hart, Johanes, 286, 293.
De Hart, Martha, 166, 2:53, 306.
De Hart, Matthias, 30, 31, 59, 60, 342.
De Hart, Williamyntie, 60.
De Kay, Agnettie, 459.
De Kay, Angentie. 422.
De Kay, Helena, 90, 94, 459.
De Kay, Hillegarda, 422, 458.
De Kay, Jacob, 203, 207, 208, 422, 429.
De Kay, Jacob T., 31, 30, 60, 66, 67, 422.
De Kay, Jacobus, 237, 459.
De Kay, Jane. 459.
De Kay, Janeke, 423.
De Kay, Johanes. 196, 414.
DeKay, Mrs., 370.373.
De Kay, Maria, 423, 459.
De Kay, Mary, 4.59.
De Kav. Tennis, 44, 90, 207, 208, 254, 288,

293, 349, 3.56, 414, 432, 459.

— See Kay.
De Klein, Elizabeth, 431.
De Klein, Leendert H., 343.
De Klein, Leonard H. , 3S6.
De Klevn, —.414.
De Kleyn, Geriitt H., 107.
De Kleyn, Gertie, 107.
De Kleyn, Leendert H., 365, 276, 343.
De Kleyn, Leonard H. , 309.
De Klyn, Huygen B., 108.
Delamano, Abraham, 344.
Delamater, Isaac, 377.
Delamater, Jan, 377.
Delamater, Ruth, 377.
Delamontagne. Mr., 1.53.
De Lancev. Stephen, 97, 197, 198.
Delanev, Peter, 103.
Delange, Dr. Jacob, 380, 281.
Delanoy, A., 209.
Delanoy, Abraham, 253, 368, 369, 313,

343, 343, 364.
Delanoy, Abraham, Jr., 3.±2, 343.
Delanoy, C, 280.
Delanoy, Catharine. 343, 343.
Delanoy, Cornelia, 343, 343, 364
Delanoy, Jacobus, 342, 343.
Delanoy, Johanes, 342, 343.
Delanoy, Maria, 342.
Delanoy, Mary, 268, 343, 364.
Delanoy, Peter, 133, 143, 150, 153, 153,

1.55, 1.57, 163, 164, 168, 188, 189, 209,

235,345, 246, 3.53, 262, 367, 268, 371,

341,351,423. 436,4.55.
Delany, Catherina, 167.

Delany, Cornelia, 167.

Delany, Gertruyd, 167.

Delany, Dr. Jacob, 167.

Delany, Janetie. 167.

Delaplaine, Joshua, 450.

Delaplaine, Nicholas, 137, 157.

Delavale, Mr., 76.

Delavall, Ann, 117.

Delavall, John, 112, 116, 117, 149, 153.

Delavall, Margaret, 117.

Delavall, Thomas, 8. 35, 51, 71, SO, 83,

116, 399.
Delaware, 40, 62, 63.
Delaware, merchant ship, 88.
Delledyke, Lawrence. 201, 203, 203, 211.
Delmena, Abraham, 337.
De Lucena, Abraham, 415, 461.
D'Elva. Anthony, 77.
Demarest, David, 49.
De Martier, Johans, 188.
De Meyer, Agnetie, 207, 308.
De Meyer, Anna C, 203.
De Meyer. Deborah, 203.
De Meyer. Elizabeth, 303.
De Meyer, Henricns, 203, 207, 208.
De Me'ver, Henry. 207, 208.
De MeVer, Lvdia, 208.
De Meyer, iSTicholas, 24, 35, 187, 203,

208. 383.
De Meyer, Sarah, 303.
De Meyer, Wilhelminus, 303, 464.
De Meyer, William, 187, 193, 208.
De Mill, A.. 147.
De Mill, Anthony, 1.53, 154, 167.
De Mill, Isaac, 154.
De Mill, Maria, 369.
De Mill, Peter, 153, 161, 364, 369.
De Milt, Anne, 217.
De Milt, Anthony, 217.
De Milt, Elizabeth. 317.
DeMilt, Geritie, 103.
De Milt, Isaac, 317.
De Milt, Mary, 217.
De Milt, Peter, 102, 217.
De Milt. Sarah, 217.
De Moree, Cornelia, 297.
De Moree, Jacob, 297, 398.
De Mostier, John, 4.55.
De Nisseau, Charles, 267.
Denne, Christopher, 353, 406.
Denny, Albert. 331.
Denokamp, Holland, 66.
Dent, Frances, 137.
Dent, Henry, 137.
Denton, Abigail, 398, 467.
Denton, Deborah, 398.
Denton, Daniel, 2, 8, 20, 156, 398, 474.
Denton, Daniel, Jr., 398.
Denton, Mary, 420,431.
Denton, Nathaniel, 38, 135, 133, 156,

473, 474.
Denton, Samuel, 316, 376, 430.
Denys, Greetie, 109.
Denys, Peter, 109.
De Peyster, Abraham, 100, 149, 194,

201, 211, 212, 223, 381, 243, 261, 280,

414.

INDEX.

De Peyster, Anne, 319.

De Peyster, C, 269.

De Peyster, Isaac, 441, 456.

De Peyster, Johanes, 219, 23.5, 269, 465.

De Peyster, John, 267.

De Peyster, Maria, 456.

De Pue, Susannah, 304.

De Reacore, Abraham, 463.

De Reimer, A el tie, 301.

De Reimer, Catherine, 1.50.

De Reimer, Elizabeth, 1.50.

De Reimer, Hubert, 150.

De Reimer, Isaac, 150, 276, 302, 344,

365, 441.
De Reimer, Peter, 150, 184, 210, 344,

349.
De Reimer, Susannah, 210, 344.
Dervall, John, 60.
Dervall, Katherine, SOS.
Dervall, Mr., 416.
Desbrosses, Elias, 229.
Desbrosses, James, 377.
Deschamps, Mr., 291.
De Sille, Nicasius, 115, 137.
De Silles, Laurence, 3.
Desmorety, Jan, 372.
Dethys, Geestie, 302.
Deurcant, Mary, 2.
De Vandelaer, Andries, 419.
De Vandelaer, Eaghie, 419.
De Varsh. Balthazar, 12.
Devoor, Daniel, 419.
De Voz, Matthias, 115.
De Vries, Albert, 369.
De Vries, Beeltie, 369.
De Vries, John, 33.3.
De Wandeloer, Johanes, 161.
De Wandeloer, Sarah, 161.
De Winter, Bastian, .56.
De Wolf, Harme, 1.54.
Dewsbury, Jacob, 190.
Dewsburj', James, 320.
Dewsbury, Jane, 184, 238, 378.
Dewsbury, Johanes, 473.
Dewsbury, John, 184, 288, 473.
Dey, Dirck J. , 219.
Dey, Geertie J., 219.
Dey, Hannah, 216.
Dey, Jannettie, 219.
Dey, Teimis, 216, 219.
Deybush, Leytie, 279. ^
D'Harriette, Benjamin, 346, 347, 421.
D'Harriette, Suzanne, 346.
D'Honeur, Jacobus, 311.
D'Honneur, Johanes, 3.55.
D'Honnenr, Joiianna, 355.
Dian, Samuel, 315.
Dibble, Abigail, 53.1
Dickens, Samuel, 432.
Dickinson, Mary, 26.
Dickinson, Philemon, 26.
Dieksen, Lucas, 10.
Dickson, Thomas, 84.
Dimon, Thomas, 52.
Dinely, Thomas, 9.
Dircks, Cornelius, 281.
Dirckse, Amertie, 135, 136.

Dirckse, Lucas, 10.

Dircksen, Anetie, 135.

Dircksen, Christina, 154.

Dircksen, Cornelius, 47, 60, 135.

Dircksen, Gisbertse, 136.

Dircksen, Gretie, 47.

Dircksen, Janetie, 135.

Dircksen, John, 136.

Dishonton, Cornelia, 216.

Dishonton, John, 216.

Dobbs, Margery, 434.

Dod, George, 338.

Doget, Benjamin, 416.

Dolphin, ship, 304, 367, 368.

Donaldson, Catharine, 439.

Donaldson, Elizabeth, 89, 90, 94.

Donaldson, John, 89, 93, 94, 439.

Donaldson, Mary, 439.

Donan, Dr., 274.

Dondell, Sergeant Patrick, 8, 79, SO .

Dongan, Gov. Thomas, 67, 69. 83, 84,
131,13.5,138, 140, 1.51, 154, 1.57, 166,
167, 168, 170, 236, 242, 243, 247.

Dooley, Joseph, 270.

Doncaster, England, 311.

Doris, Jan, 460.

Dorkins, Christian, 148.

Dorkins, Cornelius, 459.

Dorkins, Robert, 148.

Dorian dt, Jan, 277.

Dorsetshire, England, 466.

Dervall, John, 84.

Doty. Isaac, 106.

Doubloons, value of, 196.

Dougherty, William, 390, 391.

Doughty, Amy, 397, 398.

Doughty, Benjamin, 322, 405.

Doughty, Charles, 447.

Doughty. Elias, 10, 21, 35, 57.

Doughty, Francis, 15, 443.

Doughty, Hannah, 322, 399.

Doughty, Jacob, 397, 398.

Douglas, Andrew, 327, 415.

Douglass, William, 302.

Dover, S. I. , 33.

Dow, Allettie, 406, 407.

Dow, Garrett, 406, 407.

Dow, Gerard, 406.

Dow, Jacobus, 406.

Dow, Johanna, 406.

Dow, Mary, 406.

Dow, Richard, 20.

Dow, Sarah, 406.

Downs, Robert. 266.

Drake, Ann, 134.

Drake, John, 134, 3.57.

Drake, Joseph, 134, 13.5.

Drake, Mary, 134.

Drake, Samuel, 11, 63, 134, 135.

Drake, Samuel, Jr., 134.

Drayton, Jacob, 444.

Drewsbury, John, 298.

Drisius, Elizabeth, 150.

Drisius, Dr. Samuel, 150.

Droillet, Mr. , 370.

Droillet, Paul, 322, 347, 385, 443.

Droillet, Peter, 344.

INDEX.

487

Drovin, Magdalen, 48.

Drovin, Bimon, 48.

Dublin, Ireland, 410.

Dubois, Abraham, 463.

Dubois, Catherine, 4(53.

Dubois, David, 463, 464.

Dubois, Gualtherius, 456.

Dubois, Helena, 456.

Dubois, Israel, 463.

Dubois, Jacob, 4( 3, 4G4.

Dubois, Katharine, 278.

Dubois, Lewis, 463, 464.

Dubois, Louis, 278.

Dubois, Luis, 463, 464.

Dubois. Matthew, 463, 464.

Dubois. Sarah, 4ti3, 464.

Dubois, Solomon, 463, 464.

Dudley, Paul, 302.

Dufois, Samuel P., 275.

Dufrow, John, 268.

Dugo, Hannah, 38.5.

Dumaresq, Jacob, 103."

Dumaresq, John, 103, 390.

Dumaresq, Mary, 103.

Dumaresq, Nicholas, 86, 103, 104, 390.

Dumaresq, Nicholas, Jr., 103.

Dumaresq, Peter, 103.

Dumaresq, Sarah, 103, 390.

Duncan, Margaret, 311. 312, 363.

Dunscombe, Daniel, 831.

Dunscombe, Capt. William, 434.

Dupuis, Catalina, 191, 463.

Dupuis, Jan, 463.

Dupuis, Moses, 463.

Dupuis, Nicholas, 191, 463.

Dupuis, Nicholas. Jr., 463.

Dupuis, Susannah, 463.

Dupuy, Catalyna, 408.

Dupuy, John, 408.

Durham, England, 212.

Durban s, William, 95.

Dusasoa, Mark, Jr.. 446.

Dusenbury, Ellis, 402, 404.

Dutch, confiscation of lands of the,

70.
Dutch Church, N. Y., 107, 139, 226, 286,

355, 394.
Dutch West India Company, 82, 83.
Dutufew, J. B., 345.
Duval, Francis, 112.
Duxbury, Elias, 271.
Duyckinck, Altie, 394.
Duyckinck, Anne, 394, 473.
Duyckinck, Beeltie, 394.
Duyckinck, Cornelius, 153.
Duyckinck, Evert, 313, 342, 343, 364,

3'86, 394.
Duyckinck, Geritt, 153. 343, 364,394.
Duyckinck, Gerardus, 161, 229, 235.
Duyckinck, John, 238.
Ducyckinck, Maria, 342
Duyckinck, Sytie, 394
Duycking, Anna, 133, 473.
Dyckhuys, Swentie, 352.
Dver, Edward, 11 7. '
Dyer, Capt. William, 109.
Dyre, Capt. William, 166.

Eades, Nicholas, 36, .53, ,56, 03, 113, 116.
Eastchester, N. Y., 34, 35, 62, 134, 454,

471 ; parish church, 361.
East Hampton, L. I., 1,2, 46, 114, 131,

204, 407, 472.
East Jersey, 160, 184, 185, 192, ;.'22, 232,

244,280,281.
Eayres, Thomas, 62.
Ebbing, Jeronymus, 26, 27.
Eblet, John, 436.
Rburne. Samuel, 411.
Eccles, Z., 410.
Edgeiton, Richard, 304.
Ed sail, Mary, 262.
Edsall, Samuel, 31, 58, 71, 101, 156, 268,

306.
Edwards, Thomas, 20.
Eewards, Ann, 131.
Eewards, William, 131.
Egerton, Charles, 444.
Eggert, Carsen J., 48.
Elberts, Capt. Elbert, 12.
Elberts. Mattie, 136.
Elder, Nicholas, .53.
Elephant teeth, 367.
Elizabeth town, N. J., 17, 25, 2Sr2. 465.
Elk River. Md., 1.5.
Elkt, Richard, 238.
Ellettse, Aerfc, 342.
Elliott, Henry, 2:«.
Elliott, John, 238.
Elliott, Joseph, 2.38.

Elliott, Richard, 147, 235, 236, 2:37, 238.
Elliott, Robert, 238.
Elliott, Susannah, 238,
Ellison, John, 2, 126.
Ellison, Laurence, 2.
Ellison, Mr., 315.
Ellison, Rachel. 127.
Ellison, Richard, 2, Vid.
Ellison, Richard, Jr., 126, 127.
Ellison. Tamison. 126.
Ellison, Thomas, 2. 126, 127.
Ellsworth, Antie, 401.
Ellsworth, Clement, .341, 401.
Ellsworth, George, 399, 401.
Ellsworth, Johanes, 154, 155, 324, 401.
Ellsworth, Margaret, 324.
Else, John, .50.
Elswaert, Aeltie, 298.
Elswaert, Annatie, 298.
Elswaert, John, 298.
Elton, John, 26, 29, 31.
Enians, Abraham, 4.54.
Emery, Samuel, 420.
Eniity, Mr., 75, 76, 79.
Emmons, John, 52.
Emmott, James, 100, 185, 349, 366.
English and Berwick, ship, 216.
Ennis, William, 430.
Ere, John. 63.
Ernst, Mathias, 229.
Ervin, Hester, 148.
Ervine, John, 92.
Erwyn, Hester, 170.
Eshrington, Thomas, 53.
Esopus, N. Y., 77, 116, 225.

488

INDEX.

Evans, Elizabeth, 147.

Evans, John, 96, 147.

Evans, Margareta, 147.

Evans, Martha, 147.

Evans, Randolph, 147.

Evans, William, 147.

Evens, James, 11.

Everard, Richard, 466i

Everett, John, 474.

Everett, Richard. 9.

Everitt, Elizabeth, 467.

Everitt, Sarah, 387.

Everson, Mrs., 85, 86.

Everts, John, 1S5.

Evertse, Nicholas, 125.

Evertsen, John, 384.

Evertsen, Margaret, 456.

Evertsen, Nicholas, 456.

Evetts, James, 187, 205, 206, 208, 225,

266, 274.
Evins, Mary, 451.
Evins, Thomas, 451.
Evitts, James, 451.
Evitts, Nathaniel, 451.
Exeter, England, 194, 466.
Exton, Capt. Thomas, 8, 11.
Exton, Sergeant Thomas, 74.
Exveen, Cornelius, 308.

Fairchild, James, 333.

Fairchild, Zebulon, 265.

Fairiield, Conn., 11, 12, 106, 115, 134,

145,331.
Falours. Anthony, 388.
Fancy, Katharine, 33.
Fancy, Mr. 32.
Faneuil. Benjamin, 319, 327, 374, 414,

436, 442.
Farmer, Anthony, 235.
Farmer, Thomas^ 425.
Farquhar, Hugh, 361, 362.
Farrett, James, 5.
Farrington, Dorothy, 31, 48.
Farrington, Edmund, 31, 48.
Farrington, John, 48, 216.
Farrington, Thomas, 35.
Farwell, George, 170.
Fauconier, Peter, 393.
Faullmer, Peter, 433.
Feahs, Francis, 13.
Feale, John, 192.
Feck, John, 298.
Pfcks, Robert, 10.
Peek, John, 423.
Fell, Susannah, 233.
Fen wick colony, 115.
Ferguson, Bertha, 286.
Pergiison, John, 93.
Ferris, John, 215.
Field, Anthony, 468.
Field, Benjamin, 468.
Field, Enoch, 381.
Field, Robert, 53, 54, 321, 390.
Field, Robert, Jr. , 390.
Fieurt. Bartholomew, 318, 379.
Filkin, Henry, 54, 395, 396, 398, 409,

413, 424, 426, 445.

Pillyer, William, 2T4.

Firman, John, 348.

Fish, Jonathan, 467.

Fisher, William, 80.

Fishkill, N. Y., 189, 380.

Fithian, Enoch, 114.

Pithian, Hannah, 114.

Fithian, Margaret, 114.

Fithian, Martha, 114.

Fithian, Samuel, 114.

Fithian, William, 114.

Flack, Barent, 257.

Flatbush, L. L, 17, 40, 237, 260, 294,
418, 459.

Flatlands, L. I., 395, 408, 409, 432, 444,
445, 458.

Fleming, Richard, 393.

Fletcher, Gov. Benjamin, 100, 205-217,
220,223, 227. 230, 23'2-236, 238, 240,
242-249, 251-255, 258-288, 304, 412.

Flewellen, Thomas, 125.

Floris Palls, N. Y. , 425.

Floyd, James, 104, 105.

Floyd, Peter, 23.

Floyd, Ruth, 284.

Floyd, Ryer, 284.

Flushing, L. I., 3,4,10,13,15,31,26,
31, 35, 40, 42, 48, 56, 57, 68, 78, 93,
93, 108, 118, 119, 170, ISO, 183, 184,
215, 244, 248, 256, 263, 266, 300, 308,
322, 389, 362, 397, 405, 432, 433, 443,
449, 459, 465, 468, 469, 470.

Plypse. See Phillipse.

Foget, John, 436, 442.

Foiwell, Edward, 318.

Forbes, John, 119, 469.

Forbes, Margaret, 1 19, 469.

Ford, Oswald, 457.

Fordham, Elizabeth, 44, 45, 46.

Fordham, John. 23, 44. 45, 4(), 124, 425.

Fordham, Jonah, 13, 44, 45, 46, 124.

Fordham, Joseph, 44, 45, 46, 113, 335,
3:26, 425.

Fordham, N. Y., 35.

Fordham, Robert, 44, 45, 46, 135.

Fordhams, Mr., 7.

Fordley, England, 339.

Forgarson, John, 417

Porgarson, John, Jr., 417, 457, 458.

Porgason, Mary, 418.

Porgason, Thomas, 457.

Porgason, William, 418.

Porragh, Joseph, 315.

Forster, Miles. 320, 232.

Fort Amsterdam, N. Y. City, 226.

Fort James, N. Y. City, 8, 17, 20, 69, 71,
73, 73, 76, 80, 133, 151, 170, 189.

Fort Neck, L. I., 36, .55.

Port Orange, N. Y., 83.

Port William, N. Y, 157, 189, 305.

Fort William Henry, N. Y., 90, 180,
190, 197, 205, 206, 207.

Fortifications, N. Y. City, in 1688, 176.

Foster, Albert, 346,

Foster, Benjamin, 325, 428.

Foster, Benjamin, Jr., 428.

Poster, Christopher, 18, 27, 325.

INDEX.

489

Foster, David, 428.

Foster, Deborah, 429.

Foster, George, 384.

Foster, Henry, 20.

Foster, Isaac, 438.

Foster, John, 26, 112, 113, 460.

Foster, Jonathan, 428.

Foster, Lydia, 429.

Foster, Mary, 428.

Foster, Miles, 182, 186, 187, 220, 222,

261.
Foster, Rebecca. 186.
Foster. Sarah, 429.
Foster, Thomas, 19, 24.
Foster, Thomas, Jr., 19.
Foster, William, 20.
Fosteyn, Jaques, 424.
Fountain, Vincent, 446.
Fountain, Vincent, Jr. , 446.
Foupet. Johans, 386.
Fowler, George, 251.
Fowler, Capt. John, 57.
Fowler. William, 92.
Foxcroft, Bridget, 62.
Frampton, William, 244
Francis, Joost, 262.
Francis, Dr. Samuel, 368.
Frans. Catalyntie, 165, 180, 193.
Frans. Jacobus, 1(55.
Franse. Joost, 277.
Fransen. Joost, 295.
Fraunce's Tavern, N. Y. City, 374.
Freeman, John, 398.
Frederichs, Johanes, 214.
Fregaman, Humphrey, 316.
French, Anatje, 372, 373, 374.
French, Anne. 442, 443.
French Church, N. Y. City, 97, 286,

337, 343. 399, 421, 436, 442.
French, Elizabeth, 442.
French, Francis, 11, 34.
French, John, 401, 443.
French, Margaret, 442.
French, Nathaniel, 11.
French, Philip, 100, 233, 276, 372, 373,

374, 448, 441
French, Philip, Jr., 372, 442.
Freshwater Pond, N. Y. City, 136.
Friends' Adventure, ship, 182.
Fritton, Owen, 211.
Frogmorten, Foregift, 82.
Fromanteel, Anne, 256.
Fromantell, — , 258.
Fromantell, Ashuerius, 256, 263.
Fromantell, Mary, 2.56.
Fromantte, Mary, 238.
Frost. Abraham, 467.
Frost, Rebecca, 106.
Funnell, Edward, 302.
Funeral Charges, 96, 101, 195, 207, 240,

274, 277, 279, 310, 315, 316, 320, 324,

332, 333.
Furman, Aaron, 432.

Gaillers, Daniel, 421.
Gall, Capt. Luke, 305.
Gallard, Daniel, 378.

Galloway, Hannah, 359.

Galloway, Peter, 3.5".>.

Gallpen, Benjamin. 471.

Gall})en, John, 471.

Gallpen, John, Jr., 471.

Gallpen, Joseph, 471.

Gallpen, Philip, 471.

Gallpen, Samuel, 471.

Gard'neau. h'ee Gaudineau.

Gardiner, David, 2.

Gardiner, Elizabeth, 126.

Gardiner, Lion, 2, 126.

Gardiner, Martha, 292.

Gardiner, Marv, 1, 2.

Gardiner's Island. N. Y, 126.

Gardins, Wales, 211.

Garetsen, Samuel, 409.

Gamier, Isaac, 415.

Garretson, Hugh, 469.

Garrettse, Mary, 430.

Garrettse, Nicholas, 430.

Garrison, Derrick, 4. «

Garrittsen, Barent, 4.59.

Garrittsen Marettie, 4.59.

Garrittsen, Margaret, 460.

Garrittsen, Sarah, 4()0.

Garshon, John, 57.

Gascoigne, Stephen. 224.

Gaudineau, Giles, 95, 97, 331, 332, 337,

344, 3.54, 378. 392, 399, 415.
Gaudineau, Helena, 377.
Geddes, John, 270.
Gedney, Ann, 100.
Gelston, Hugh, 426.
Geritsen, Elizabeth. 280.
Geritsen. Martin, 147.
Gerland, John, 28, 29.
Gerland, Matthias, 28.
Gerland, Sarah, £9.
Gerland, Susannah, 28.
Gerland, Sylvester, 28.
Gerrits, Maria, 471.
Gen-ittse, Geesie. 281.
Gerittse, Janettie, 281.
Gerritt, Mr., 220.
Gerrittse, Elsie, 447.
Gerrittse, Harman, 447.
Gerrittse, Otto, 21, 25, 170, 281.
Gerrittse, Samuel, 4.53.
Gerrittsen, Abraham, 471.
Gerittsen, Elizabeth, 281.
Gerrittsen, Gerritt, 280 ,281.
Gerrittsen, Henry, 471.
Gerrittsen, Margaret, 471.
Gerrittsen, Maria, 170.
Gerritsen, Martin, 68, 69.
Gibb, Andrew, 263, 421.
Gibb, Francis, 418,
Gibbs, EUzabeth, 41.
Gibbs, Richard, 41.
Gibbs, Thomas, 25, 27.
Gifford, John, 76,
Gilchrist, James, 220,
Gildersleeve Neck, L. I. , 396.
Gildersleeve, Thomas, 326, 401.
Giles, George, 334.
Giles, John, 334.

490

INDEX.

Giles, Joseph, 334.
Giles, Thomas, 334.
Giles, William, 334, 335.
Gillam, Carteret, 264.
Gillam, Mary, 264.
Girnest, James, 386.
Gisbertse, Guisbert, 148.
Gisbertse, Margaretie, 148.
Gisbertse, Rynstie, 148.
Glass, John, 331.
Glasset, Augustus, 337.
Glasson, James, 330.
Glen, Aneke, 132.
Glen, Catherine, 131, 448.
Glen, Helena, 132.
Glen, Jacob, 132.
Glen, Jacob S., 131, 448.
Glen, Janickie, 448.
Glen, Johanes, 132, 448.
Glen, John S., 448, 449.
Glen, Sanders, 132, 448.
Glen, William, 396.
Glenford Bridge, Eng., 303, 304.
Glover, Charles, 95.
Glover, Elizabeth, 290.
Glover, Mary, 290.
Glover, Richard, 290.
Glover, Richard, Jr. , 290.
Glover, Robert, 94.
Glover, Robert, Jr. , 94.
Glover, Thomas, 95.
Goderus, Francis, 165, 213.
Goderus, John, 467.
Goderus, Joost, 467.
Godfrey, John, 244.
Goelet, Jacobus, 313.
Goesens, Johanes, 240.
Goessen, Antie, 371.
Goland, George, 304.
Goldin, John, lOS.
Golding, Daniel, 446.
Golding, Elizabeth, 446.
Golding, Ephraim, 446.
Golding, Ephraim, Jr., 446.
Golding, John, 446.
Golding, Mary, 446.
Golding, Rebecca, 446.
Golding, Thomas, 446.
Golding, William, 299.
Goldsmith, John, 438.
Goldsmith, Mary, 43S.
Goldsmith, Richard, 438.
Goldsmith, Thomas, 438.
Goldsmith, Zacheus, 438.
Goliors, Mary, 254.
Gomez, Lewis, 440.
Gonin, John, 10.
Good Fame, ship, 14.
Goodspeede, Alice, 2.
Goodspeede, Nathaniel, 2.
Goodspeede, Roger, 2.
Gootblod, Ibal, 474.
Goodblod, Idye, 474.
Goove, Christopher, 1.53.
Goove, Magdalen, 152.
Gordon, James, 389.
Gordon, John, 439.

Gordon, Rev. Patrick, 319, 389.

Gordon, Sarah, 434.

Gormer, Isaac, 381.

Gosmer, Anne, 18.

Gosmer, John, 18.

Gould, Daniel, 104, 105.

Gould, Nathan, 11, 145.

Goulding, William, 9.

Gouldstone, William, 4, 9.

Gourdaine, Rev. Patrick, 352.

Gouverneur, Abraham, 90, 1.53, 1.55, 161-

16.5, 179, 307, 320, 325, 329, 331, 354,

359, 365, 368, 394, 421, 436, 442, 447,

456.
Gouverneur, Isaac, 401.
Gouverneur, Machtell, 1.50.
Gouverneur, Nicholas, 150.
Gowanus, L. I. , 232.
Goysler Rut, 4.52.
Guernesey, Island, 103.
Guilderland, 146.
Guilders, value of, 327, 329.
Guillitt, Jacques, 105.
Guineas, value of, 196.
Guion, Lewis, 91.
Guisberts, John, 10.
Gulick, John, 332.
Guyen, Jacques, 464.
Guyen, Sarah, 464.
Guylick, Johanes, 454.
Guyon, Jacques, 246.
Graham, Augustine, 100, 365.
Graham, Edward, 205, 206, 238.
Graham, Isabel, 100.
Graham, Isabella, 192.
Graham, James, 83, 100, 101, 104, 195,

367.
Graham, John, 100, 395.
Graham, Margaret, 100.
Graham, Mary, 100.
Graham, Rachel, 354.
Graham, Sir Richard, 395.
Graham, Sarah, 100.
Granada, Isaac, 399.
Grange Neck, Va. , 61.
Grant, Miles, 67.
Grassett, Augustus, 97.
Grau, Albert L., 219.
Gravenradt, Andrew, 90, 94, 127, 344,

439.
Gravenraedt, Anne, 90, 94.
Graveratt, Elizabeth, 150.
Graves, Anne, 467.
Graves, Hannah, .53, 54.
Graves, John, 53, 54.
Graves, William, 53, .54, 467.
Gravesend, L. I., 9, 16, 17, 47, 48, 49,

51, 58, 92, 117, 299, 331, 332, 444, 445,

453, 454, 465, 469, 470.
Gray, Hugh, 437.
Gray, Sybella, 437.
Great Barn Island, N. Y., 116.
Great Kill, N. Y., 141.
Great Neck, L. L,250.
Greenwich, N. Y., 102, 429.
Gregorie, Daniel, 234.
Gregory, Mary, 391 .

INDEX.

491

Grevenrat, Mattice. 43.

Greveratt, Isaac, 12.

Greyhound, ship, 221.

Griffin, John, 86.

Griffing, Edward, 35.

Griffing, Jasper, 325.

Griffith, Edward, 195.

Griffith, Benjamin, 223.

Grigg, Jacob, 2.59.

Grigg, Joseph, 259.

Grigg, Mary, 2.58.

Groen, Jacob G. , 314.

Groen, Jacob M. , 356.

Groot, Jacob, 164.

Groot, Susannah, 451, 461.

Groves, Albert L., 219.

Grovendyke, Delia, 365.

Grovendyke, Johanes, 365.

Grove Farm, N. Y., 248, 256, 418.

Grover, Elizabeth, 437.

Grover, Martha, 437.

Grover, Mary, 437.

Grover, Simon, 3, 292, 436.

Hack, Peter, 433.

Hackelton, William, 113.

Hacker's Hole , L. L, 125, 136.

Hadden, John, 20.

Hadden, William, 62.

Hadding, John, 35.

Hadley, Joseph, 64, 276.

Hadley, Mary, 64.

Hageman, Joost, 261.

Haggard, John, £90.

Haige, William, 313,

Haight, Samuel, 93.

Haine, Anna. 381.

Haine, Jane, 381.

Haine, John, 95, 381.

Hainells, Mitchell, 426.

Haines, John, 182, 187, 196, 259.

Haines, William, 112.

Haise, Sarah, 55.

Halt, Caleb, 145.

Haitt, Samuel, 145.

Haitt, Walter, 145.

Haldron, Dennis, 312, 313.

Half Neck, L. I.. 259.

Hall, Anna, 12, 141.

Hall, Hannah, 110.

Hall, Richard, 110.

Hall, Thomas, 12, 71, 95 141.

Hallemore, John, 84

Hallett, Ruth, 433.

Hallett, William, 20, 332, 455.

Hallock, George, 428.

Halsey, Charles S., 460.

Halsey, Daniel, 49, 50, 113.

Halsey, Elizabeth, 50.

Halsey, Isaac, 19, 49, 50.

Halsey, Joanna, 113.

Halsey, Joshua, 460.

Halsey, Nathaniel, 428.

Halsey, Thomas, 22, 49.

Halsey, Thomas, Jr., 49, .50.

Halsey's Neck, L. I., 111.

Halstead, James, 34.

Halstead, John, 322, 377.

Halstead, Timothy, 7, 34, 316, 328, 374,

420.
Halstead, Timothy, Jr., 316, 374.
Hammond, Robert, 138.
Hanan, Daniel, 444.
Hand, James, 472.
Hand, Richard, 318.
Hand, Shamger, 116.
Hanje, Obediah, 186.
Hanmer, Sarah, 275.
Hanover Square, N. Y. City, 69.
Hans, Mr. , 10.

Hansen, Gerritt, 199, 200, 209, 210.
Hansen, Hans, 164.
Hansen, Capt. Jan, 164.
Hansen, John, 200, 209.
Hansen, Peter, 199, 200, 310.
Hansen, Peter G., 199.j
Hansen, Volkert, 200.
Haiberdingh, Jan, Jr. , 351.
Harberdingh, John, 351, 473.
Harcut, Richard, 184.
Hardenbergh, Johanes, 266.
Hardenbrook, Abral am, 321,
Hardenbrook, Catharine, 410.
Hardenbuig, Garritt, 357.
Hardenburgh, Geritt, 208. 344.
Harding, Elizabeth, 406, 444.
Harding, Henry, 406, 442.
Harding, Isabella, 444.
Harding, Michael, 137.
Hargrave, Isaac, 433.
Harlem, Joseph, 186,
Harlem, N. Y., 183, 321, 377.
Harman, John, 96.
Harpendicks, Jan, 242.
Harpending, John, 220, 231, 228, 230,

3.31.
Harpendingh, Jan, 235, 3.55.
Harperding, John, 247, 260, 261, 273.
Harris, George, 53.
Harris, John, 230.
Harris, Mrs,, 320.
Harris, Mary, 14, 393.
Harris, Patrick, 14.
Harris, Richard, 335, 393, 414.
Harris, Thomas, 112.
Harrison, John, 266, 377.
Hart, Hannah, 130.
Hart, John, 21.
Hart, Jonathan, 130.
Hart, Joseph, 194.
Hart, Samuel, 21.
Hart, Sarah, 21, 238.
Hart, Susan, 21.
Hart. William, 21.
Hartford, Conn., .51.
Hartinburgh, Evert, 218.
Hartshorn, Richard, 182, 185.
Harvey, Matthias, 124, 1.56, 170.
Haivie, Matthias, 124.
Harwood, Nicholas, 177.
Harwarden, Thomas, 94,201.
Harwood, John. 54.
Hashamomack, L. I., 345, 434.
Hastier, Elizabeth, 283.

492

INDEX.

Hastier, John, 283.

Hastier, John, Jr., 283.

Hastier, Nicholas, 282.

Hastings, Edward, 186.

Hatton, Rev. George, 391.

Havens, Eleanor, 438.
Havens, George, 327, 488.

Haverstraw, N. Y., 60, 98, 165, 312, 266,
288. 424.

Haviland, Joseph, 93, 249, .361, 363.

Haviland, Mrs.. 23.

Hawarden, Katherine, 381.

Hawarden, Margaret, 381.

Hawarden, Thomas, 381, 441.

Hawarding, Catherine, 303.

Hawarding, Thomas, 303.

Hawden, Michael, 444.

Hawdon, Michael, 94.

Hawes, R, 118.

Hawkins, John, 15, 16.

Hawkins, Richard, 94.

Hawkins, Sarah, 16, 17.

Hay, Jacob, 115, 228.

Hay, Maria, 11.5.

Hayden, Samuel, 432.

Hayden, William, 35.

Haydon, Samuel, 423.

Haydon, William, 11.

Hayes, Thomas, 239.

Haymer, Richard. 8.

Haynes, Andrew, 187.

Haynes, Edward, .3.50.

Haynes, Elizabeth, 187.

Haynes, John, 187, 196.

Haynes, John, Jr., 187.

Hays, Maria, 227, 338.

Hayter, John, 41.

Hayton, Richard, 410.

Haytor, John, 81 , 82.

Hay ward, Christopher, 302.

Haywarr, Samuel, 85.

Hazard, Jonathan, 65, 382, 383.

Headley, Richard, 134.

Headley, Robert, 134.

Headley, Samuel, 134.

Heath," William, 86, 87.

Heathcote, Caleb, 91, 100, 376, 287, 361,
886, 409.

Heathcote, George, 94.

Heathcote, Martha, 413.

Heathcote, William, 413.

Heer Gracht, N. Y. City, 137.

Heggeman, Adrian, 17.

Heleker, William, 315.

Helleker, Jacob, 341.

Helleker, Katherine, 341, 343.

Helleker, William, 341, 342.

Helliker, Aphia, 343.

Helliker, Maritse, 343.

Helliker, William, 311.

Helme, Thomas, 332.

Hempstead, L. I., 2, 7, 13, 23, 34, 102,
121, 127, 1.59, 191, 192, 198, 241,343,
249, 3.50, 351, 308, 316, 317, 326, 328,
339, 351, 374-377, 383, 384, 396, 419,
430, 431, 440, 446, 469; induction of
the rector of the church in, 401.

Hendrichs, Hendrick, 109.

Hendrichsen, Cornelius, 109.

Hendrick, Janettie, 191.

Hendricks, Anna, 239.

Hendricks, Cornelius, 110.

Hendricks, Elizabeth, 350.

Hendricks, Geesie, 287.

Hendricks, Gelise, 60.

Hendricks, Gerritt, 3.50.

Hendricks, Jacob, 239.

Hendricks, Josyntie, 350.

Hendricks, Peter, 350.

Hendrickse, Abraham, 471.

Hendrickse, Elizabeth, 471.

Hendrickse, Gerritt, 471.

Hendrickse, Henry, 471.

Hendrickse, Huybert, 471.

Hendrickse, Isaac, 471.

Hendrickse, Johanes, 471.

Hendrickse, Josyntie, 471.

Hendrickse, Margaret, 471.

Hendrickse, Maria, 47L

Hendrickse, Peter, 471.

Hendrix, Marettie, 459.

Hengins, Rachel, 403.

Hermans, Anke, 429.

Hermans, Egbert, 358, 429.

Hermans Elsie, 429.

Hermans, FuUert, 429.

Hermans, Geesie, 429.

Hermans, John, 3.58.

Hermans, Margaret, 429.

Hermans, Sarah, 429.

Hermanse, Wyndert, 179.

Herrick, Thomas, 84.5.

Herring, John P., 471.

Hessen, Lambert, 471.

Hessen, Margaret, 471.

Heustis, Thomas, 378.

Hewlett, Mary, 122.

Hewnen, Jan, 329.

Hewtree Neck, L I.. 397.

Hexton, George, 1.56.

Heymans, Albert, 77.

Heyward, William, 14.

Hibou, Mrs., 270.

Hibou, Johanes, 2.56.

Hicks, Anne, 170.

Hicks, Deborah. 396, .397..

Hicks, Hannah, 23.

Hicks, Isaac, 441.

Hicks, John, 23.

Hicks, Mary, 141.

Hicks Neck, L. I., 374, 375.

Hicks, Rachael, 23.

Hicks, Richard, 141.

Hicks, Stephen, 170.

Hicks, Thomas, 33, 396, 397, 242, 441.

Hicks, Whitehead, 397.

Hinchman, John, 11 , 13, 15.

Hinchman, Sarah, 2.56.

Hinds, John, 107.

Hoaglandt, Christopher, 263.

Hoaglandt, Dirck, 226.

Hoaglandt, Mr., 326.

Hoare, John, 293.

Hobart, Josiah, 198, 407, 473.

INDEX.

493

Hobert, Joshua, 29, 275.

Hodge, William, 368.

Hogeland, Mary, 348.

Hog Island, L. I., 105, 112, 123, 124.

Hog Neck, L. I, 49, 50, 116, 120, 126,

269.
Hohnes, John, 290.
Hoit, John, 144, 145.
Hoit, John, Jr., 144.
Hoit, Joshua, 145.
Hoit, Mary, 144, 145.
Hoit, Rachel, 145.
Hoit, Samuel, 215.
Hoit, Simeon, 144.
Holdrom, Dennis, 344
Holdron, William, 345.
Holdsworth, James, 112.
Holdsworth, Jones, 5, 6, 111.
Holland, 57.
Holland, Mary, 259.
Hollyoake, Elizabeth, 129.
Hollyoake, John, 129.
Hollyoake, Margaret, 128.
Hollyoake, Martha, 129.
Hollyoake, Mary, 129.
Hollyoake, Peter, 128, 129.
Hollyoake, Sarah, 129.
Hollyoake, Thomas, 128, 129.
Hollyoake, William, 128.
Hollyoake, William, Jr.. 128, 129.
Holmes, Alice, 51, 59, 469.

Holmes, Anne, 51, 291, 388.

Holmes, Elizabeth, 466.

Holmes, George, 290, 291.

Holmes, Janeke, 291.

Holmes, Jonathan, 52, 59.

Holmes, Josejih, 51, 388.

Holmes, Katharine, 51.

Holmes, Magdalena, £99, 291.

Holmes, Marv, .51, 388.

Holmes, Obadiah, 17, 48, 49, 52, 59, 388,
465, 466.

Holmes, Priscilla, 291.

Holmes, Samuel, 51, 58, 388, 469.

Holmes, Samuel, Jr., 51.

Holmes, Sarah, 40.5.

Holt, Joseph, 103.

Honan, Daniel, 318, 359, 360, 363, 406.

Hood, Thomas, 20.

Hoogewater, Peter, 456.

Hooghland, AUetie, 402.

Hooghland, Arient, 402.

Hooshland, Elizabeth, 403.

Hooghland, George, 402.

Hooghland, Jdhanes, 402.

Hooghland, Mary, 402.

Hooghland, Sarah, 402.

Hoogland, Catharine, 142.

Hoogland, Christopher, 142, 143.

Hoogland, Christopher, Jr., 142.

Hoogland, Dirck, 142, 402.

Hoogland, Frances De G., 142.

Hoogland, Harman, 142.

Hoogland, Martin. 142.

Hooglandt, Adrian, 103, 445.

Hoogliindt, Anna, 394.

Hooglandt, Johanes, 394.

Hooper, Daniel, 103.

Hoore, Eleanor, 309.

Hoore, John, 309.

Hoore, John, Jr., 309.

Hoore, Rebecca, 309.

Hoorne, Holland, 3.56.

Hoovener, Henry, 179.

Hope, ship, condemned, 71, 73.

Hopewell, ship, 198, 206.

Home, Gustavus, 355.

Horner, Isaac, 473.

Horner, Lydia, 472.

Hornesis, L. I., .50.

Horrock, Jacob, 42.5.

Horseneck, L. I., 6.

Horses, value of, 196.

Horner, Katharine, 186.

Hortenburg, Gerritt, 161.

Hortenburg, Joaptie, 161.

Horton, Barnabas, 26, 110, 437.

Horton, Benjamin, 110.

Horton, Caleb, 111, 129.

Horton, Elizabeth, 437.

Horton, Hannah, 110.

Horton, John, 100, 453.

Horton, Jonathan, 111, 129, 292, 293,

327.
Horton, Joseph, 110, 145.
Horton, Joshua, 111, 129.
Horton, Mary, 111.
Horton, Mercy, 111.
Horton, Rachel, 4.54.
Horton, Richard, 4.
Horton, Sarah, 111.
Howard, Jonathan, 56.
Howden, Michael, 294, 370.
Howell, Abiah, 126.
Howell, Abraham, 312, .345, 346.
Howell, Arthur, 2. .52, 113, 125, 126.
Howell, Edmund, 426, 427.
Howell, Edward, 18, 19, 43, 44, 45, 111,

113. 116, 124, 126, 169, 427.
Howell, Eleanor, 126.
Howell, Elisha, 125. 126.
Howell, Elizabeth, 2, 50, 126.
Howell, Eunice, 427.
Howell, Ezekiel, 427.
Howell, Hannah, 125, 126.
Howell, Israel, 426, 427.
Howell, Jerusha. 427.
HoweU, John, 1, 7. 16, 18, 19, 22, 45, 50,

111, 116, 129, 345, 346, 472.
Howell, John, Jr. ,116, 136, 169.
Howell, Josiah, 325.
Howell, Lemuel. 125, 126.
Howell, Martha, 126.
Howell, Mary, 44, 45, 345, 427.
Howell, Matthew, 126, 325, 413, 426,

427, 428.
Howell, Nathan, 426.
Howell, Nathaniel. 325, 427.
Howell, Penelope, 1 6.
Howell, Richard, 19, 50.
Howell, Sybell, 345.
Howell, Thomas, 346.
Howell, Thomason, 126.
Hoyt, Robert, 249.

494

INDEX.

Hubbard, Elizabeth, 122.

Hubbard, Hannah, 331.

Hubbard, Jeremiah, 474.

Hubbard, John, 397, 425.

Hubbard, Joshua, 31.

Hubbard, Mabel, 435.

Huddlestone, Joseph, 338, 446.

Huddlestone, William, 99, 204, 257, 373,

300, 311, 336-338, 342-344, 351, 352,

3(35, 379, 401,429,434, 446.
Huestis, Abigail, 402.
Huestis, David, 403.
Huestis, Elizabeth, 402, 403.
Huestis, John, 402.
Huestis, Jonathan, 100, 403.
Huestis, Mary, 403.
Huestis, Robert, 402.
Huestis, Robert, Jr., 403, 403.
Huestis, Samuel, 402.
Hulin, Francis, 320.
Hulin, Susannah, 320.
Hull, Humphrey, 276, 287.
Hull, James, 328, 329, 438.
Hulhn, Francis, S37.
Hullin, Susanna, 337.
Hunloch, Christopher, 61.
Hunloch, Mary, 61.
Hunlock, Edward, 190.
Hunt, Abigail, 249, 403.
Hunt, Anna, 41.
Hunt, Edward. 41, 43.
Hunt, Elizabeth, 4.
Hunt, Henry, 361.
Hunt, John, 349, 418.
Hunt, Joseph, 34, 249.
Hunt, Josiah, 248, 249, 361, 362, 403,

418.
Hunt, Josiah, Jr., 286.
Hunt. Martha, 249.
Hunt, Mary, 4, 41.
Hunt, Ralph, 4, 14, 41.
Hunt, Thomas, 4, 35, 64, 182, 248, 256,

361, 362.
Hunt, Thomas, Jr., 65, 349.
Hunter, Robert, 127.
Hvinter, Thomas, 434.
Huntington, L. I., 1, 18, 31, 23, 31, 40,

65, 437.
Hurley, N. Y., 153, 464.
Hustis, Thomas, 331.
Hutchinson, George, 184, 190.
Hutchinson, James, 147.
Hutchinson, Joseph, 223.
Hutchinson, Martha, 26.
Hutchinson, Ralph, 28, 114.
Hutchinson, Robert, 115.
Hutchinson, Thomas, 5, 26, 29, 31.
Huybertsen, Lambert, 464.
Huygens, Leander, 108.
Huygens, Leonard, 394.
Huygens, Mrs., 414.
Huygens, Rutgers, G. , 108.
Huyksen, Anna, 232.
Huyksen, Catharina, 233.
Huyksen, Elizabeth, 232.
Huyksen, Gretie, 232.
Huyksen, Machtell, 232.

Huyksen, Mary, 233.
Huyksen, William, 231.
Hyer, Walter, 336.

Indian, slaves, 413.

Ingart, John, 456.

Ingart, Trientie, 456.

Ingart, Yellis, 456.

Ingoldsby, Major Richard, 188-194, 197-

203.
Inians, John, 85.
Innyan, John, 39.
Inyan, James, 100.
Ireland, Elizabeth, 13.
Ireland, Jane, 13.
Ireland, Thomas, 13, 431, 466.
Isaacs. See Switz.
Isaacs, Arent, 210.
Ives, Susannah, 449.
Ives, Thomas, 393, 449.

Jackson, Elizabeth, 251.

Jackson, John, 255.

Jackson, William, 394, 44' , 450.

Jacobs, Comelis, 97.

Jacobs, Eyrke, 11.

Jacobs, Hendrick, 148, 178, 235, 239.

Jacobs, Henry, 339.

Jacobs, Sarah, 97.

Jacobse, Hendrick, 148.

Jacobse, John, 395.

Jacobsen, Christian, 104.

Jacobsen, Comelis, 104.

Jacobsen, Hendrick, 233.

Jacobsen, James, 233.

Jacobus, — , 469.

Jacobuses, value of, 196.

Jaffray, James, 331.

Jagger, John, 50.

Jagoe, John, 345.

Jamaica, L. L, 2, 8, 9, 30, 81, 23, 24, 26,
27, 29, 39, 48, 56, 91, 106, 107, 121,122,
125, 133, 156, 169, 312, 313, 323, 326,
344,345, 348, 352,362, 375,381, 396-
399, 403, 406, 425, 432, 447, 466, 468,
473, 474 ; induction of rector of the
church in, 390, 393.

Jamaica, W. I., 67, 82, 86, 90, 95, 178,
193, 221, 379, 305, 309, 320, 321, 360,
390, 391, 410, 415, 418, 439.

Jamaica Merchant, ship, 410.

Jamain, Armant, 443.

Jamain, Elie, 442.

Jamain, Judith, 436.

Jamain, Margaret, 442.

Jamam, Nicholas, 97, 3.59, 379, 421, 441.

Jamain, Stephen, 436, 441, 442.

Jamain, Stephen, Jr., 441.

James, ship, 178.

James, Katherine, 46.

James, Thomas, 21, 46, 114.

Jamieson, Daniel, 95.

Jamieson, David, 183, 205, 306, 208, 209,
311, 216, 227, 229, 240, 267, 259, 393,
326, 328, 406, 416, 450.

Janeway, Agnettie, 459.

Janeway, William, 459.

INDEX.

495

Janock, Joshua, 127.
Jans, Aneke, V2S, 226, 401.
Jans, An tie, 281.
Jans, Armitie, 220. 221.
Jans, Elizabeth, 221.
Jans, Geertie, 219.
Jans, Sarah, 127, 157.
Jans, Susannah, 107.
Janse. Anke, '^94.
Janse, Barent, 306.
Janse, Joost, 463, 464.
Jansen, Abraham. 133.
Jansen, Annatje, 48.
Jansen, Annetje C, 58.
Jansen, Anthony, 25, 43.
Jansen, Cornelius, 418.
Jansen, Corsten, 470.
Jansen, Dirck, 48, 161.
Jansen, Geetie, 219.
Jansen, Greetye, 48.
Jansen, Hannan, 255.
Jansen, Hendrick, 137.
Jansen, Henry, 80.
Jansen, Hermanus, 58.
Jansen, Jan, 10, 311, 355.
Jansen, Jeronimus, 148.
Jansen, John, 232, 310.
Jansen, Mary, 48, 60.
Jansen, Mattice, 43.
Jansen, Meetye, 418.
Jansen, RoelofF, 226.
Jansen, Sarah, 161, 463, 464.

Jansen, Sybert, 107.

Jarmyn, Anne, 62,

Jarmyn, John, 62.

Jarrett, Rene, 424.

Jay, Anne M. , 417.

Jay, Augustus, 198, 384.

Jefl, Peter, 202.

Jeffers, Thomas, 451.

Jeffrey, James, 443.

Jeftrev, William, 201.

Jelis, Hendrick, 193, 218, 337.

Jellis, Hendrick, 337.

Jellison, Hendrick, 150, 450.

Jenifer, Anne, 62.

Jenifer, Capt. Daniel, 62.

Jenners, Alice, 51.

Jenners, Elizabeth, 51.

Jenners, John, 33, 51.

Jenners, John, Jr., .51.

Jenners, Joseph, .51.

Jenners, Mary, 51.

Jenners, Thomas, 51.

Jennings, Isaiah, 458.

Jennings, John, 16, 18, 19, 123, 4.57.

Jennings, Joseph, 4.58.

Jennings, Mary, 458.

Jennings, Rachel, 458.

Jennings, Solomon, 457.

Jennings, Thomas, 457.

Jericho, L. I., 13, 184, 319, 387.

Jersey, Island of, 233.

Jersey, ship, 353, 363.

Jerusalem, L. I., 250.

Jessop. John, 19.

Jessup, Edward, 4.

Jessup, Hannah, 4.

Jessup, John, 22, 43, .50, 111, 116, 169.

Jessup, Mary, 169.

Jessup, Thomas, 169.

Jewell, George, 13.

Jewitt, George, 54.

Jews Alley, N. Y. City, 229.

Jews Harps, 322.

Joas, Samuel, 382.

Jochemsen, Christian, 115.

Jochemson, Christina, 227.

Jochemson, David, 115, 227, 229, 230.

Johanes, Johanes, 165.

Johanes, Minie, 165, 212, 288, 289.

Johanis, Minnie, 40.

John and Mary, ship, 25.5.

John and Michael, ship, 326.

John and Rebecca, ship, 309.

Johnes, Samuel, 426.

Johns, John, 106.

Johns, May, 29.

Johns, Philip, 29, 81.

Johns, Richard, 467.

Johns, Samuel, 111, 115, 116.

Johnson, Agnes, 212.

Johnson, Barent, 4.53.

Johnson, Hans, 200.

Johnson, Heeltie, 110.

Johnson, Helike, 102.

Johnson, Hendrick, 383.

Johnson, Jacob, 330.

Johnson, Jannettie, 239.

Johnson, John, 199, 318, 316, 33S, 385

413.
Johnson, Lambert, 330.
Johnson, Lawrence, 103.
Johnson, Martin, 239.
Johnson, Mary, 109, 416.
Johnson, Richard, 213.
Johnson, Stephen, 239.
Johnson, Thomas, 211.
Joncker, ship, 370.
Jonckers Creek, N. Y., 370.
Jones, Alice, 386.
Jones, Dorcas, 222, 223, 224.
Jones, Elizabeth, 282.
Jones, Hannah, 134.
Jones, Hester, 222.
Jones, Jane, 222.
Jones, John, 18, 222.
Jones, Joseph, 134
Jones, Katharine, 18.
Jones, Martha, 18.
Jones, Mary, 134.
Jones, Owen, 281, 382.
Jones, Richard, 94, 151, 1.53, 1.57, 158

183, 183, 195, 221, 223, 258, 367, 393.
Jones, Roger, 392.
Jones, Samuel, 134.
Jones, Simon, 81, 82.
Jones, Thomas, 18, 401, 447.
Jones, Thomas, Jr., IS.
Joosten, Jan, 69.
Joosten, Magdalena, 295.
Joosten, Rut, 10.
Joosten, Sara, 295.
Joris, Abraham, 169.

496

INDEX.

Joris, Angeltie, 69,
Joris, Burger, 69.
Jossling, Abraham, 14.
Jossling, Henry, 14.
Jothum, Anne, 351.
Jothum, Samuel, 351.
Jourd, Elizabeth, 49.
Jourd, Halliard, 49.
Jourdaine, Elizabeth, 367, 368.
Jourdaine, Henry, 317, 367, 368.
Julius, Capt. John, 21, 467.

Kay, Jacob T., 21, 60, 66, 67.

— See De Kay.
Keeling, Abraham, 81, 82.
Kellshell, England, 443.
Kelly, Daniel, 84, 85, 86.
Kelly, John, 87.
Keinpton, Manassah, 427.
Kempton, Richard, 118,
Kendall, Col. William, 62.
Kennedy, David, 199, 205.
Kennedy, Dr. John, 200.
Kenny, Elizabeth, 378.
Kent, England, 108, 3.53,
Kerbye, l3r. John, 261.
Kerbyll, Johanes, 269.
Kerbyll, John, 277, 285, 386.
Kerfbyl, Catrma. 400.
Kerfbyl, Dr. Johanes, 400.
Kernier, Hendrick, 394.
Kermit, Abraham, 310.
Ketcham, Bethiah, 64, 276.
Ketcham, John, 169, 276.
Ketcham, Joseph, 64.
Ketcham, Samuel, 348.
Kettell, EUzabeth, 430.
Kettell, Jeremy, 429.
Kettell, Jeremy, Jr., 4.30,
Kettell, Richard, 430,
Kettell, Susan, 430.
Kettletas, Abraham, 309, 331, 378.
Kettletas, Antie, 209.
Kidd, Sarah, 197, 204, 206, 207, 367,

380, 393.
Kidd, Capt. William, 1.59, 180, 197, 204,

206, 207, 366, 367, 380, 393.
Kieft, Gov. William, 226.
Kiersam, John, 409.
Kierstede, Ann, 359.
Kierstede, Ariente, 127.
Kierstede, Blandina, 225, 226.
Kierstede, Catherine, 225, 226, 400, 401.
Kierstede, Cornells, 127, 3.52.
Kierstede, Hans, 60, 127, 225, 226, 237,

359, 401 , 471.
Kierstede, Hans, Jr., 127.
Kierstede, Jacobus, 127, 226.
Kierstede, Janike, 226.
Kierstede, Jannette, 127.
Kierstede, Jochem, 225.
Kierstede, Johanes, 103, 225, 226, 348,

3.59, 417.
Kierstede, Dr. Johans, 359.
Kierstede, John, 315.
Kierstede, Lucas, 225, 226, 237, 236, 401.

Kierstede, Maria, 127.

Kierstede, Rachel, 121, 225. 226, 348.

Kierstede, Roeloff, 225, 226.

Kierstede, Samuel, 3.59.

Kierstede, Sarah, 127, 235.

Kierstede, Ytie, 225.

Killingworth, L. I., 31,

King, Edward, 149, 350,

King, Elizabeth, 331.

King, John, 447.

King, Peter, 336.

King, Samuel, 128,

King, Susan, 427.

Kingdom, John, 17.

Kingdon, John, 80.

Kings County, N. Y., 243, 272, 377, 287,

294.
Kingsland, Edmund, 444.
Kingsland, Gustavus, 1.50.
Kingsland, Isaac, 184, 185.
Kings Neck, Va., 61.
Kingston, N. Y., 117, 151, 1.52, 197, 198,

278, 283, 463, 404, 470.
Kip, Abraham, 273, 348, 401.
Kip, Benjamin, 348.
Kip, Catherine, 225, 400, 401.
Kip, Hendrick, Jr., 10.
Kip, Henrica, 307.
Kip, Isaac, 154, 210, 217, 370.
Kip, Jacob, 310, 307, 400.
Kip, Jacobus, 225, 226, 227, 237, 347,

348, 360, 371, 401, 441, 450,
Kip, Mrs. Jacobus, 441.
Kip, Jacobus, Jr., 348.
Kip, Jesse, 257, 348, 360.
Kip, Johanes, 103, 1.53, 15.5, 189, 196,

227, 254, 269, 277, 285, 339, 348, 356,

400, 401, 417.
Kip, Jonas, 236.
Kip, Samuel, 348.
Kirk, Deborah, 251.
Kirkpatrick, Daniel, 216.
Kirtland, Ebenezer, 406.
Kittle, Goodman, 14.
Klein, Overshurst, 146.
Kniffen, Mary, 454.
Kniffen, Samuel, 454.
Knight, John, 147, 148, 149, 151.
Knight, William, 303.
Kook, William, 197.
Kooke, Dirck, 162.
Kooke, Harmsie, 161, 163, 163, 180,

197.
Kooke, Sarah, 162.
Kooke, Thomas, 161, 163, 163, 180.
Kooke, Thomas, Jr., 162.
Kooke, William, 162, 163.
Koster, Anthony, 4.52, 461.
Kresson, Christian, 468.
Krom. See Crom.
Krom, Flerus W., 388, 289,
Krom Patent, 424.
Kroons, Elizabeth, 219.
Kroons, Hannah, 219.
Kroons, Jannettie, 219.
Kroons, Magdalena, 3L9.
Kroons, Maria, 319.

INDEX.

497

Laburne, Mary, 390.

Lafavour, Myndert, 438.

Lafourt, Jean, 442.

Latent, Jean, 344.

Laford, Abraham, 449.

Laford, Anna, 449.

Laford, Daniel, 449.

Laford, Isaac, 449.

Laford, Jacob, 449.

Laford, John, 448.

Laford, John, Jr., 449.

Laford, Margaretta, 448.

Laford, Mary, 449.

Laford, Nicholas, 449.

Laherman, Abraham, £89.

Lake, Daniel, o.o8.

Lake, John, 333, 454.

Lakeman, Abiaham, 446.

Lambert, Charles, 193, 194, 195.

Lambert, Daniel, 340.

Lambert, Dennis, !i04.

Lambert, Frances, S04, 340.

Lambert, Susannah, 340.

Lamberts, Thomas, 58.

Lambertse, Elizabeth, 862.

Lambertse, Thomas, 310, 363.

La Megroa, Aaron, 440.

Lameter, John, 3'31.

Lameter, Ruth, 321.

Lane, David, 57.

Lane, Gnisbert T., 232.

Lane, Hendrick T., 232.

Lane, John, 40.

Lane, Katharine, 58.

Lane, Mary, 42.

Lane, Philip, 42.

Lane, Samuel, 29, 259.

Langedyk, John J., 4';3.

Langell, Francis, 3;!8.

Langendike, Gertruyde, 309.

Langendike, John, 309.

Langendike, Peter J., 309.

Langley, Mr., 130.

Lanrur, William, 269.

La Pointe de Sable, ship, 291.

Largillier, Frances, 3.58.

Largillier, Nicholas, 358.

Largillier, Nicholas, Jr., 358.

Larise, Maria, 233.

Larkham, James, 191.

Larkins, James, 245.

Larkins, Katharine, 242, 245.

Larrisou, Abigail, 14.

Larrison, John, 14.

Larrison, John, Jr., 14.

Lassee, Deborah, 398.

Lassee, Gabriel, o98.

Lassee, Gabriel, Jr., 398.

Lassenby, Aeltie, 369.

Latey, James, 193, 201, 207, 210.

Latham, Daniel, 447, 453.

Latham, Joseph, 311, 312, 363, 450.

Latham, Sarah, 4.53.

Latourette, James, 386.

Littin, Sarah. 106,

Latue, John, 331.

Laty, AnnaM., 193.

Laty, James, 193, 201, 207, 210.

Latys, James, 291.

Laughton, John, 16, 18, 50.

Laughton, Josiah, 425.

Laurence, Elizabeth, 6('>.

Laurence, John, 32, 65, 83, 96, 217, 307,

362, 363.
Laurence, John, Jr., 308.
Laurence, Joseph, 308.
Laurence, Susannah, 307, 340, .362.
Laurence, Thomas, 64, 308, 3()2.
Laurence, William, 11, 42, 66, 249.
Laurence, William Jr. , 66.
Laureson, John, 20.
Law, David, 366.
Lawrence, Andrew, 98.
Lawrence, Daniel, 382.
Lawrence, Elizabeth, 108, 241.
Lawrence, John, 43, 47, 59, 'J6, 108, 124,

141, 1.52, 242, 263, 284, 288, 340, 382.
Lawrence, John, Jr., 119, 120, 469.
Lawrence, Jonathan, 382.
Lawrence, Mary, 304, 305, 382.
Lawrence, Richard, 309, 430.
Lawrence, Sarah, 170, 381.
Lawrence, Thomas, 14, 170, 304, 305,

318, 382, 383.
Lawrence, Thomas, Jr., 382.
Lawrence, William, 28, 38, 108, 236, 382,

468.
Lawrence, William, Jr., 1C8.
Lawson, Albert, 87.
Layton, John, 2.
Leacock, Robert, 151, 247, 255.
Leandertson, Petrus, 71.
Lear sen, Carsten, 61.
Leason, James, 425.
Leats, William, 435.
Leaver, Mary, 393.
Le Chevalier, John, 267.
Leconte, — , 437.
Leconte, — , -^7.
Leecount, Anna M., 193.
Lecount, Francis, 290.
Lecount, Hester, 283.
Lecount, James, 3S6.
Lecount, John, 216, 283, 289, 386.
Lecount, Margaret, S8-i.
Lecount, Peter, 283, 38.5.
Lecount, Peter, Jr., 386.
Lecount, Susannah, 288.
Lecount, William, 193, 201, 207, 210,

283, 291.
Lecounts, Yonese, 289.
Lcdlow, Eng., 248.
Ledowychs, Magdalen, 48.
Lee, Dorothy, 158.
Lee, Joseph, 145, 413, 472,
Leete, Christian, 63.
Leete, Samuel, 47, 54, 63, 65.
Leeward Islands, 21.
Lefroy, Jane, 381.
Lefroy, Robert, 381.
Leggett, Alice. 93.
Leggett, Ann. 67, 345.
Leggett, Cecilia, 4.54.
Leggett, Elizabeth, 64, 93.

493

INDEX.

Leggett, Gabriel, 64, 93.

Leggett, John, 67, 93, 454.

Leggett, John, Jr., 67.

Leggett, Martha, 93.

Leggett, Mary, 93.

Leggett, Sarah, 93.

Leggett, Thomas, 93.

Leggett, Wilham, 93.

Legrand, Meyer P. , 337.

Legrand, P., 97,246, 356.

Legrand, Peter, 165, 193.

Legraye, Johancs, 37S.

Lehuiit, Elizabeth, 178, 179.

Leigh, William, 255.

Leisler, Elsie, 60.

Lsisler, Frances, 244.

Leisler, Hester, 262.

Leisler, Jacob, 60, 63, &4, 124, 1.53 -157,

160-165, 262, 307.
Leisler, Susannah, 61.
Lemontes, James, 233.
Lemontes, John, 232.
Lenoir, Isaac, E45.
Lenoir, J. , 398.
Leopardus/Adriana, 413.
Leopardus, Anne, 413.
Leopardu.s, Christian, 413.
Leopardus, Cornelia, 413.
Leopardus, Rev. Gulielmus, 413.
Lepinard, Anthony, 267.
Lepinard, Anthonj', Jr., 807.
Lepinard, Margaret, 267.
Lepinard, Abigail, 2^7.
Leroux, Capt. John, 254.
Leroux. Bartholomew, 233, 267.
Le Roy, Theodore, 378.
Letin, Walnovers, 23.
Le Tellier, Christian, 17, 468.
Le Tellier, David, 337.
Le Tellier, Jan, 468.
Le Tellier, Jean, 17.
Leveridge, Samuel, 447.
Leveritt, Caleb, 55.
Levy, Asa, 58, 112,123.
Levy, Maria, 112.
Levy, Moses, 310, 363.
Levy, Richard, SO.
Levy, Samuel, 399.
Lewin, Henry, 84, 86.
Lewis, Prances, 389.
Lewis, Gessie, 133.
Lewis, John, 22.

Lewis, Leonard, 263, 301, 302, 313, 389.
Lewis, Thomas, 109, 133, 244, 276, 389.
Lewis, Thomas, Jr., 389.
Lewisham, L. I., 12.
L'Hommedieu, Martha, 198,
L'Hommedieu, Peter, 197, 198.
Libertee, John, 448.
Lieters, Jacob, 10.
Liffens, Lyntie, 262.
Lincoln, England, 304.
Lind, Ann, 302.

Ling, Matthew, 255, 290, 334, 350, 393.
Linus, Unis, 403.
Lipincott, John, 449.
Lippens, Fytie, 242.

Liske, James, 313.

Lispenard, Abigail, 267, 409.

Lispenard, Anthony, 91, 267, 421.

Lispenard, Anthony, Jr., 267.

Lispenard, Margaret, 267.

Litscho, Annie, 58.

Litscho, Daniel, 58, 59.

Littleton, Botman, 61.

Littleton, Elizabeth, 61 , 62.

Littleton, Esther, 61, 62.

Littleton, Gertrude, 61 , 62.

Littleton, Nathaniel, 61.

Littleton, Sarah, 61, 62.

Littleton, Col. Southey, 61.

Littleton, Southey, Jr., 61, 63.

Littleworth, L L, 44, 111.

Livingston, Alida, 68.

Livingston, Gillet, 238.

Livingston, Margaret, 349.

Livingston, Robert, 62, 66, 68, 69, 100,

132, 180, 279, 340, 353, 353.
Livingston, Robert, Jr., 349, 448.
Lloyd, David, 265.
Lloyd, Deborah, 265.
Lloyd, Elizabeth, 265.
Lloyd, Hannah, 265.
Lloyd, Mary, 265.
Lloyd, Mordecai, 265.
Lloyd, Patience, 259, 364, 265.
Lloyd, Rachel, 265.
Lloyd, Sarah, 366.
Lloyd, Thomas, 222, 223, 244, 259, 264,

365.
Loanus, John, 26.
Loanus, Mrs., 26.
Lockerman, Abraham, 283.
Lockermans, Cornells, 61.
Lockermans, Gouvert, 10, 48, 60, 190,

191,204, 282.
Lockermans, Jacob, 60, 61.
Lockermans, Janettie, 191.
Lockermans, Maria, 195.
Lockermans, Mary, 60.
Lockermans, Mary J., 48.
Lockermans, Marytie, 191, 195.
Lockhart, Doctor, 195.
Lockhart, Dr. George, 371.
Lockhart, George, 288
Lockman, Abraham, 386.
Loconers, Abraham, 254.
Lodine, France, 4.52.
Lodge, Cornelius, 459.
Lodowick, Annetie, 252.
Lodowick, Charles, 179, 193, 196, 243,

260, 261, 262, 271, 355.
Lodowick, Margaret, 355.
Lofels, Mr., 134.
London, England, 109, 137, 149, 151, 177,

178, '179, 186, 201, 202, 238, 240, 297,

346, 3.50, 377, 451, 452.
Long Beach, N. Y., 4C3.
Longbotham, Jacob, 32.
Longbotham, Joseph, 32.
Longbotham, Judith, 32.
Long Island, 334, 244, 249, 263, 264, 293,

299.
Longly, George, 92

INDEX.

499

Long Neck, L. I., 38.

Long Neck, S. I., 268.

Longstrete, John J., 471.

Longstreet, John, 2o(i.

Longworth, Deborah, 292.

Loper, Elizabeth, 126.

Loper, Jamea, 88.

Loras, Slynihah, 9.

Lott, Euglehaidt, 103, 209, 418.

Louvens, Hans, 254.

Lovelace, Gov. Francis, 12, 13, 17, 21,

27. 30. 57. 59, 80, 332.
Lovell. ship, 56.

Lovell, Thomas. 10, 60, 110, 195.
Loveridge, William, 14.
Love, Cornelius, 2.56, 357, 358.
Low, David, 416.
Low, Margaveta, 357.
Lowerie, John, 156.
Lowerison, Johaues, 156.
Loyal, ship, 234.
Loyal Dorothy, ship, 21, 467.
Loyall, David, 315.
Lucas, Eugelsbertie, 109.
Lucas, Gertrude, 109.
Lucas, Maria, 109.
Lucas, Sigismund, 109, 124.
Lucena, Abraham de, 440.
Ludlam. Anthony, 1, 116.
Ludlam, Frances, 1.
Ludlam, Grace, 1.
Ludlam, Henry, 1, 3.
Ludlam, Joseph, 1.
Ludlam, Mary, 1.
Ludlam, Sarah, 116.
Ludlam, William, 1, 3.
Ludlow, Gabriel, 275. 413, 43.5.
Luersen, Carsten, 167, 368, 369.
Luersen. Carsten, Jr., 368, 369.
Luersen, Gertruy, 369.
Luer.sen, Petronella, 368, 369.
Luersens, Joost, 378.
Luneville, Benjamin, 352.
Lurtiug, Dorcas, 224.
Lurtiug, Robert, 224, 277, 286, 314, 349,

353
Lusum, L. I, 13, 319.
Lutheran Church, N. Y. City, 48,

269.
Lutine, Abraham, 357.
Lutine, Ann, 357.
Lutine, Hester, 357.
Lutine, Mary, 3.57.
Luyster, Cornelius, 2.59,
Luyster, Peter C, 259.
Lydecker, Garrett, 474.
Lydecker, Gerritt, 431).
Lydecker, Neeltie, 436.
Lyell, David, 319.
Lylly, David, 181, 182.
Lynch, Ann, 289, 295.
Lynch, Gabriel, 24.
Lynch, Margaret. 24.
Lynch, Thomas, 289, 295.
Lynes, Lewis. 322.
LjTis, Damoris, 122.
Lytin, Berent, 461.

Mclntyre, John, 447.

Machener, John, 209, 270.

Machet, Jean, 89, 91.

Machet, Jean, Jr., 89, 91.

Machet, Jeanne, 89, 91.

Machet, Marianne, 89.

Machet, Pierre, 89. 91.

Magregorie, Maj. Patrick, 1.50.

Macgregory, Margaret, 393.

Mackenzie, George, 303.

Mackintosh, Alexander, 179.

Mackintosh, Angus, 179.

Mackintosh, Henry, 178, 179.

Mackintosh, John, 179.

Mackintosh, Margaret, 179.

Mackintosh, William, 179.

Madnan's Neck, L. I., 1,59, 322, 403, 440.

Madock, Joan, 53.

Magathlie Bay, Va. , 61.

Magdbone, Peter, 289.

Maher, Daniel, 320

Mahoult, Stephen, 314, 333, 354.

Mahout, Stephen, 314, 333.

Maidenhead, N. J., 440.

Maidstone, L. I., 1, 2.

Maile, Mary, 390, 391.

Majo, Samuel, 1.5.

Maklys, Jan, 457.

Maltbie, John, 325, 326, 425.

Maltbie, Mary, 425, 426.

Maltbie, Sarah, 425.

Mamaroneck, L. I., 6, 100. 371, 451 ; in-
duction of the rector of the church, 409.

Mandevil, William, 56.

Mandevill, Elizabeth, 56.

Mandeville, David, 102, 429.

Mandeville, Elsie, 102.

Mandeville, Geritie, 102.

Mandeville, Gertrude, 102.

Mandeville, Helike, 102.

Mandeville, Hendrick, 102.

Mandeville, Jellis, 102.

Mandeville, Tryntie, 102.

Mann, Dr. Edward, 353.

Mann, John, 3.53.

Mann, Martha, 3.53.

Mann, Richard, 43.

Manning, Captain, 80.

Manning, John, 8, 35, 73, 91, 151, 4-58.

Manning, Robert, 93.

Manning's Island, N. Y., 151, 385.

Mans, Angeltie, 69.

Many, James, 317.

Many, Jane, 374.

Many, John, 317, 374, 375.

Mapes, John, Jr. , 129.

Mapes, Sarah, 37.

Mapes, Thomas, 438.

Marbletown, N. Y., 251, 429.

Marisett, Gervass, 338.

Marius, Birgie, 356.

Marius, Jacob, 3.56.

Marius, Magarita, 356.

Marius, Maria P. , 3.5.5.

Marius, Peter J., 35, 66, 67, 211, 218,
261, 2S5, 286, 293, 314, 323, 324, 355,
422.

500

INDEX.

Marketfield street, N. Y. City, 279.

Markham, William, 243, 303.

Marlet, Abraham, 359.

Marlet, Christence. 359.

Marlett, Gideon, 24.

Marlow, Matthew, 201.

Marquis, Isaac, 371, 373.

Marquise, Esther, 440.

Marquise, Isaac R., 439.

Marquise, Jacob, 440.

Marquise, Rachel, 439, 440.

Marsh, Anne, 24.

Marsh, John, 166, 232.

Marsh, Jonathan, 24.

Marshall, Ann M., 392.

Marshall, Angle, 13.

Marshall, Charles, 289.

Marshall, Edward, .304, 392.

Marshall, Elizabeth, 392.

Marshall, James, 190, 223.

Marshall, John 13, 392.

Marshall, Mrs., 20.

Marshall, Mary, 392.

Marshall, Sarah, 392.

Marshall, Su.sannah, 392.

Marschalk, Andries, 401.

Marston, Cornelius, 15.

Marston, Elizabeth, 15.

Marston, John, 1.5.

Marston, John, Jr., 15.

Marston, Katherine, 15.

Marston, Nathaniel, 148, 170, 187, 392,

416.
Martens, Roeloff, 200.
Martense, Francis, 446.
Martense, Hannah, 446.
Martense, Hester, 446.
Martense, Sophia, 426.
Martense, Stephen, 446.
Martense, Stephen, Jr., 446.
Martin, Peter, 332.
Martin, Richard, 85.
Martindale, Edmund, 263.
Martins, Roelof, 210.
Marvin, John, 3S4.
Mary, ship, 200, 321.
Mash, John, 232.
Maspeth Kills, L. I, 9, 12, 21, 65, 69,

92, 156, 183, 227, 231.
Massachusetts Bay, 289.
Masters, George, 138.
Masters, Mary, 363.
Matinecock, L. I., 182, 184.
Matlock, England, 1.
Matthews, Elizabeth, 224.
Matthews, James, 21, 110, 114, 134,

169, 201.
Matthews, John, 73, 74.
Matthews, Mrs., 26.
Matthews, Mary, 134, 148, 170.
Matthews, Robert, 224.
Matthews, Samuel, 26.
Mautits, Jacob, 225, 226, 228.
Maverick, Isabelle, 444.
Maverick, Joan, 444.
May, Mr., of Boston, 4.
Mayle, Henry, 158, 218, 390.

Mayle, Jacob, 183, 218, 257, 258, 321,

367, 390, 393.
Mayle, John, 157, 158, 390.
Mayle, Mary, 390, 391.
Maynard, Amitie, 355.
Maynard, Christopher, 355.
Maynard, Johanna, 355.
Maynard, Margaret, 355,
Maynard, Samuel, 355.
Maynard, Thomas, 355.
Mayo, Samuel, 1.5.
Meacocks, L. I., 43, 44, 45, 49, 50, 52,

120, 125, 126.
Mead, John, 378.
Meade, Frances, 302.
Meade, Patrick, 302.
Medford, Anna, 140, 141.
Meel, Samuel, 34,5.
Meetham, Gertrude, 102.
Meetham, John, 102.
Melise, Claes, 24.
Melise, Gretie A., 24.
Melott, Mary, 374.
Mellott, John P., 327.
Mellott, Peter, 327, 374.
Mellowes, Capt. John, 224.
Melyn, Isaac, 87, 88.
Melyn, Jacob, 87, 88.
Menagh, N. Y.,98.
Mensarninck, L. I., 130.
Mentofs, Mary, 345.
Mercer, William, 234.
Mercier, Isaac, 437.
Merceyere, Judith de, 2.53.
Merceyers, Mary S. de, 2.53.
Meritt, Margary, 20.
Merritt, John, 20.
Merritt, Thomas, 145.
Merritt, William, 20, 21, 63, 81, 85, 104,

191, 192, 288, 331, 434.
Merry, John, 407.
Messier, Abraham, 245.
Messier, Peter, 245.
Messier, Peter J., 1.52.
Metcalfe, Elizabeth, 303, 304.
Metcalfe, Hannah, 304.
Me^calfe, James, 303, 304.
Metcalfe, Nicholas, 303.
Metcalfe, Peter, 304.
Metcalfe, William, 304.
Metselaer, Abraham, 2.52, 299, 300, 436.
Metselaer, Barbara. 300.
Metselaer, Gertriiye, 300.
Metselaer, Hendrick, 300.
Metselaer, Johanes, 300.
Metselaer, John A., 299.
Metselaer, Mary, 300.
Meyer, Adolph, 419.
Meyer, Elsie, 386.
Meyer, Helena, 266.
Meyer, Hendrick, J., 165, 246.
Meyer, Nicholas, 280, 4fi6.
Meyer, Nicholas de, 24.
Meynderts, Adrian, 261.
Michell, John, 253, 2.54.
Michell, Richard, 254.
Middleborough, L. I., 2, 53.

INDEX.

501

Middleton, Thomas, 104, 105.

Middletown, N. J., 47, 160, 185.

Midwout, L. 1., 13, 17, 260.

Milborne, Jacob, 154.

Milbourne, Mary, 307.

Mildman, Stephen, 353.

Miles, Capt. Thomas, 328, 438.

Mill street, N. Y. City, 236, 278.

Miller, Andrew, 33.

Mills, Bethiah, 4f>6.

Mills, James, 196, 302, 303, 204, 311,

244.
Mills, Jonathan, 36.
Mills, Richard, 416.
Mills, Samuel, 313, 313, 474.
Mills, Zacharias, 37.
Milton, Christian, 96, 297.
Milton, Peter, 297.
Milton, Thomas, 96, 296, 297.
Milton, William, 397.
Minella, Rev. John P., 286.
Minirid, David T., 1.50.
Minnie, Anna, 266.
Minnie, Johanes, 266.
Minveille, David, 340.
Minveille, Gabriel, 21, 167, 168, 177, 280,

308, 339, 467.
Minveille, Isabeau, 340.
Minveille, J., 417.
Minveille, Jan J. , .340.
MinveiUe, Jane, 340.
Minveille, Mary, 340.
Minveille, Pierre, 340.
Minveille, Susannah, 308, 339, 354.
Mispellin Creek, Del., 63.
Missen, William, 435.
Mitchell, Elizabeth, 233.
Mitchell, Richard, 18.5.
Mitchell, Thomas, 416.
Molenaer, Joost A. , 228.
Molenaer, Maria, 228.
Molenaer, Sarah, 238, 229, 231.
Moll, Abraham, 401.
Moll, Angeltie, 315.
Moll, Lambert H. , 141.
Moll, Margaret, 471.
Mollinex, Thomas, 37.
Molyneux, Elizabeth, 403.
Monchonock, L I., 2.
Monej' values, 97.
Monfoort, Peter, 395.
Monmouth County, N. J., 181, 183.
Montanye, John, 333.
Montauk, L. I. , 114.
Montels, Jeanne de, 453.
Montels, Margaret, 453.
Montels, Marie, 4,53.
Montels, Pierre, 453.
Montes, Helena, 233, 263.
Moore, Abraham, 435.
Moore, Benjamin, 335.
Moore, Edward, 261, 263.
Moore, George, 40.
Moore, Gersham, 14, 53, 54, .55, 470.
Moore, Hannah, 3.56.
Moore, Martha, 437.
Moore, Mary, 56.

Moore, Naomi, 3.5.

Moore, Samuel, 15, .33, 38, 56, 318, 470.

Moore, William, 303.

Morell, Thomas, 41.

Morgan, Charles, 9, 363, 366, 272, 440.

Morgan, Charles, Jr., 9.

Morgan, Daniel, 9.

Morgan, Frances, 358, 3.59.

Morgan, John, 9, 358, 859.

Morgan, Katharine, 9.

Morgan, Mary, 9.

Morgan, Rachel, 9.

Morgan, Susannah, 9. ^

Morgan, Thomas, 9, 208, 374.

Moriches, L. I., 427.

Moriding, John, 317.

Morin, Judith, 442.

Morin, Maria, 443.

Morin, Mary, 436.

Morin, Peter, 333, 421, 436, 443.

Morin, Peter, Jr. , 436.

Morin, Stephen, 443.

Morine, John, 84.

Morine, Peter, 399.

Moriss, Peter, 331.

Morrell, Thomas, 16.

Morris County, N. J., 339.

Morris, Henry, 35.

Morris, Isaac, 86.5.

Morris, James, 365.

Morris, Lewis, 35, 104, 105, 180, 181,

183, 193, 194, 19(), 319, 353, 443.
Morris, Magdalena, 219.
Morris, Mary, 181, 183.
Morris, Peter, 331, 393.
Morris, Rebecca, 218, 390.
Morris, Capt. Richard, 35, 81.
Morris, Richard, 181, 183.
Morris, Richard, Jr., 183.
Morris, Robert, 369.
Morris, Col. Roger, 373.
Morris, William, 199, 218, 333, 333, 47,

331, 366,367, 390, 391,40.5.
Morrisania, N. Y., 104.
Morrisett, A., 41.5.
Morse, John, 101. •
Morse, Seth, 101.
Morton, Barbara, 312.
Morton, John, 465.
Mosely, Capt. Samuel, 81, 83.
Mosquito Cove, L. 1. , 423.
Mosse, William, 336.
Mott, Adam, 57, 100, 159, 160, 190, 191,

193, 375.
Mott, Adam, Jr., 1.59, 191, 193.
Mott, Elizabeth, 1.59, 160, 193, 451.
Mott, Gersham, 1.59.
Mott, Grace, 159.
Mott, Hannah, 131.
Mott, Henry, 131, 159.
Mott, James, 100, 1.59, 451.
Mott, James, Jr., 100.
Mott, John, 159.
Mott, Joseph, 1.59.
Mott, Mary, ICO.
Mott, Richard, 338.
Mott, Richbell, 100, 368.

602

INDEX.

Mott, Sarah, 251.
Mount Misery, L. I., 413.
Mountes, John, 194.
Moyle, Jacob, 103.
Moyne, Elizabeth, 109.
Moyne, Rut, 108.
Moyne, Thomas, 109.
Mucot, Andre, 346.
Muirson, Rev. George, 409.
MuUins, Philip, 279.
Mulford, John, 2.
Mulford, Samuel, 473.
Munsy, Francis, 31.
Munsy, Hannah, 31.
Munster, — , 301.
Munster, Gertruyd, 301.
Myer, Andrew, 184.
Myer, Johanes, 95.
Myer, Lucas, 468.
Myer, Nicholas de, 3.5.
Myndert, Samuel, 103.
Myndorpe, Johan, 269.

Nahar, Daniel, 383, 388, 461.

Nandove, Va. , 61.

Nanfan, John, 90, 93, 93, 101, 308, 439.

Nashua, N. H., M.

Nawdine, Ellas, 354.

Nawdine, Jehiel, 354.

Nawdine, Mary, 354.

Naybor, Elizabeth, 33.

Naybor, James, 23.

Naybor, Martha, 23,

Naybor, Mary, 33.

Naybor, Mercy, 23.

Naybor, Rachel, 23.

Naybor, Sarah, 23.

Nazareth, William, 214.

Needham, Capt. , 80.

Needham, Robert, 73, 74.

Neering, Anna C. , 203.

Neering, Jan W., 203.

Nephews, Comelis, 230.

Neverstrait, Holland, 200.

Nevins, Peter, 210, 445.

Nevis, W. I., 21, .56, 84, 85, 86, 2.55.

New Bridge Neck, 250.

Newbury, Benjamin, 407.

Newbury, Mass., 391.

New Castle, Del., 3, 40, 62, 89, 93, 114,

203, 208
Newcastle, Pa., 441.
New Hampshire, 289.
New Haven, Conn., 56, 187.
New Jersey, 25, 105, 184, 290, 443, 444.
Newkirk, Ann, 380.
Newkirk, Peter, 380,
New London, Conn., 234, 285, 446.
Newman, Hannah, 403.
Newman, John, 277, 279.
Newman, Mr., 34.
Newport, R. L, 407.
New Rochelle, N. Y., 89, 91, 193, 201,

337, 437; bequest to French church,

336
Newton, Brian, 9.
Newton, Henry, 30.

Newton, Thomas, .S91. ^
Newton's Neck, L. I., 108, 118.
Newtown, L. I., 2, 9, 14, 17, 23, 32, 38, 40,

41, 53-56, 63-65, 101, 1.56, 169, 2'A,

249, 376, 292, 329, 347, 383, 433, 455,

467, 469.
New Utrecht, L. L, 10, 14, 17, 231, 325,

423, 438, 447, 467.
Nicholls, J., 217.
Nichols, Thomas, 391.
Nicholson, Francis, 177, 178.
NicoU, Abigail, 8, 219.
NicoU, Mary, 421 .
Nicoll, Matthias, 3, 6, 8, 30, 25, 26, 38,

4.5, 61,80,219.
Nicoll, Richard. 8.
Nicoll, William, 373, 407.
Nicolls, Ann, 29.
NicoUs, Capt., 114.
Nicolls, J. , 1.52, 1.53, 184, 189.
Nicolls, Joseph, 199.
NicoUs, Gov. Richard, 1, 3, 8, 71, 72, 73,

74, 77, 79, 80, 83, 248, 2.50, 308.
Nicolls, William, 84, 98, 1.50, 169, 199,

205, 233.
Niewenhuysen, Maurice, 419.
Niewenhuysen, William, 356, 419, 450.

— See Van Niewenhuysen.
Nissaquogue, L. I., 19, 113, 398.
Nissepat, Jasper, 3.59.
Nobeli, Thomas, 220.
Noble, John, 430.
Noble, Thomas, 448.
Noble, William, 11.
Noell, Hannah, 318, 343, 388.
Noell, Noah, 343.
Noell, Richard, 343.
Noell, Thomas, 103, 317, 318, 336, 343,

349, 3.55.
Normandy, France, 468.
Northampton County, Va. , 61.
North Sea, L. I., 36.
Norton, George, 358.
Norton, Rachel, 145.
Nortwyck, N. Y. City, 163, 164.
Norwalk, Conn., 121, o9S.
Norwood, Benjamin, 212.
Nottingham, William, 76, 430.
Nunes, Joseph, 322.
Nys, Peter, 466.

Oakley, Mary, 323.
Oakley, Miles, 120, 123.
Oakley, Thomas, 107, 397, 431.
Oblinus, Peter, 377, 429.
Oborne, James, 391.
Ogden, Josiah, 410.
Ogle, John, 115.
Ohe, John, 277.
Okey, John, 396.
Olborne, Abigail, 62.
Olborne, Daniel, 63.
Oldfield Island, L. I., 397.
Oldfield, John, 28.
Oldmans, L. L, 32,33.
Oldworthy, Anna, 369.
Oldworthy, John, 369.

INDEX.

503

Olive, Thomas, 110.

Olpherts, Helike, 99.

Olpherts, Shuart, 99. 100, 278, 282, 313.

Oncleberg, Garett, 310.

Oncleboo, Elizabeth, 474.

Oncleboo, Garrett, 474.

Onderkerck, Jan, 465.

Oort. John, 158, 180, 183, 197, 204, 2C6,

393.
Oort, Sarah, 158, 180, 183, 197, 204,

393.
Oost, Bata, 470.
Oost, Jan, 470.

Orange County, N. Y., 212, 288, 424.
Ort, Susannah, 410.
Osbom, Capt. , 36.
Osborne, Elizabeth, 204.
Osborne, Mr., 57.
Osborne, Mary, 38.
Osborne, Capt. Richard, 38.
Osborne, Thomas, 114.
Osburne, Alice, 469, 470.
Osburne, Elizabeth, 470.
Osburne, Margaret, 470.
Osburne, Samuel, 470.
Osburne, William, 469, 470.
Osburne, William, Jr., 469.
Osmun, Martha, 37.
Ottose, Elizabeth, 281.
Oushen, Wales, 351.
Outenbogert, Derrick, 387.
Outman, Johanes, 196.
Overin, Richard, 338.
Overton, Isaac, 29.
Owckway, Conn., 12.
Owen, Charles, 351.
Owen, Rev. George, 351.
Owen, Humphrey, 258.
Owen, Mary, 351 .
Owen, Matthew, 23.
Oyster Bay, L. I, 5, 6, 12, 15, 27, 28, 31,

105, 106, 117, 118, 121, 124, 184, 189,

191, 318, 320, 328, 378, 385, 423, 431,

432, 472.
Oyster Pasty Lane, N. Y. City, 279.
Oyster Ponds, L. I., 111.
Oyster River, N. H. , 380.

Paldinck, Joost, 152.
Paldineck, Joost, 439.
Palmer, Benjamin, 13.
Palmer, Edward, 446.
Palmer, John, 54, 67, 109, 215.
Palmer, Joseph, 13.
Palmer, Lucy, 446.
Palmer, Martha, 13.
Palmer, Obadiah, 13, 100, 109.
Palmer, Samuel, 13, 93, 182, 418.
Palmer, Sarah, 67.
Palmer, Thomas, 13, 110.
Palmer, William, 13.
Pangbom, Peter, 154, 155.
Panton, Richard, 12, 65.
Papariniman, N. Y. , 370.
Papin, Suzanne, 346.
Parker, Robert, 430. ]
Parmyter, , 459.

Parmyter, Parombus, 451.

Partridge, Elizabeth, 10, 11.

Partridge, Thomas, 262, 266, 272.

Parveh, Aaron, 39.

Parveh, Abraham, 39.

Parveh, Isaac, 39.

Patrigh, Thomas, 469.

Patt, Phebe, 421.

Pattishall, Richard, 201.

Patton, Joseph, 11.

Patnm, Richard, 20.

Pawling, Albert, 252.

Pawling, Ann, 2.52.

Pawling, Henrv, 251, 252.

Pawling, Jane, 252.

Pawling, John, 252.

Pawling, Neltie, 251.

Pawling, Wyntie. 252.

Payne, Orlando, 4^37.

Peachee, Thomas, 223.

Peacock, Philip, 115.

Pearsall, Anne, 7, 376.

Pearsall, Daniel, 375.

Pearsall, Daniel, Jr., 376.

Pearsall, Elizabeth, 383.

Pearsall, Emma, 376.

Pearsall, Hannah, 383.

Pearsall, Henry, 2, 7, 466.

Pearsall, Jane, 376.

Pearsall, John, 376.

Pearsall, Margery, 376.

Pearsall, Martha, 2.51, 317, 383, 384.

Pearsall, Mary, 251, 383.

Pearsall, Nathaniel, 7, 250, 317,- 376,

383, 884, 420, 469.
Pearsall, Samuel, 383.
Pearsall, Sarah, 376.
Pearsall, Susannah, 383.
Pearsall, Thomas, 317, 376,383, 384.
Pearsall, Thomas, Jr. , 384.
Peartree, William, 440.

Peatee, William, 1^.

Peek, John, 180.

Peirot, P. , 354.

Pelham, N. Y., Parish church, 361.

Pell, John, 11, 12, 37, 46, 123, 192, 196.

Pell, Lucy, 11.

Pell, Thomas, 11, 12, 243, 425.

Pelletreau, Elias, 97, 337.

Pelletreau, Francis, 18.

Pelletreau, John, 96, 97, 336, S37.

Pelletreau, Magdalen, 97. ^

Pelletreau, Magdalena, 336, 337.

Pemaquid, ship, 87.

Penistone, Capt. Thomas, 327.

Penn, William, 182, 193, 303, 396.

Penniston, Alice, 430.

Penniston, Thomas, 430.

Penniston, William, 430.

Pequaton, Va., 191.

Pequenack, Conn., 3". 9.

Percy, Roger, 11.

Perdine, James, 147.

Perero, Isaac, 39.

Perring, Hannah, 32, 33.

Perring, Henry, 32, 33.

PerrOj John, 254.

504

INDEX.

Perrott, Richard, 80.

Perry, James, 238.

Perry, Capt. John, 95.

Peter, ship, 295.

Peters, Adolph, 123.

Peters, Antie, 252.

Peters, Evert, 219.

Peterse, Abigail, 295.

Peterse, Adolph, 162, 164.

Peterse Engeltie, 281.

Peterse, Helike, 100.

Peterse, Hilitie, 282.

Peterse, Johanes, 351.

Peterse, Lippit,. 29.5.

Peterse, Maria, 355.

Peterse, Wessell, 351.

Petersen, Evert, 107.

Petersen, George, 87.

Petersen, Graetye, 48.

Petersen, Herman, 65.

Petersen, Jacob, 48.

Peterson, Hannah, 331.

Peterson, Martin, 331.

Petitt, Alexander, 151.

Petitt, Gideon, 151.

Petticoat Lane, N. Y. City, 137, 279.

Pettit, Hannah, .56.

Pettit, John, 467.

Pettit, Thomas, 55.

Petty, Experience, 428.

Petty, James, 325, 428.

Phenix, Jacob, 42.5.

Philadelphia, Pa., 220, 322, 244, 259,

263, 265, 302, 449.
Phillip, Thomas, 153, 193.
Phillips, Abigail, 53.
Phillips, Daniel, 38.
Phillips, Hannah, 5.3.
Phillips, Joseph, 53, 218.
Phillips, Mary, 53, 218
Phillips, Capt. -Philip, 193, 194, 200.
Phillips, Rebecca, 53.
Phillips, Richard, 224.
Phillips, Samuel, 421.
Phillips, Theophilus, 41, 156, 218.
Phillips, Thomas, 151, 179, 195, 196,

204.
Phillips, William, 218.
PhiUipsburgh Manor, 373.
Phillipse, Adolph, 443.
Phillipse, Adolphus, 371, 373.
Phillipse, Anatje, 372, 373, 374.
Phillipse, Catharine, 372.
Phillipse, Eva, 372.
Phillipse, Frederick, 67, 88, 208, 258,

369, 373, 443.
Phillipse, Frederick, Jr., 369,370, 371,

373.
Phillipse, Mr., 333.
Phillipse, Mary. 373.
Pliilipsen, Leendert, 110.
Pichet, Dr. Henry, 347.
Pigeon, William, 42, 468.
Pierson, Henry, 7, 16, 18, 19, 43, 45, 52,

112, 116, 407, 408.
Pierson, James H., 427.
Pierson, Mary, 112.

Pietersen, Jochem, 419.
Pilgrim's Harbor, Conn., 403.
Pinckney, Abigail, 249.
Pine, Abigail, 374, 375.
Pine, Daniel, 374, 375.
* Pine, James, 127, 251, 375.
Pine, John, 316, 374, 375.
Pine, John, Jr. , 375.
Pine, Mary, 374.
Pine, Sarah, 420.
Pine, William, 375.
Pingstiog, Va , 61, 62.
Pinhorn, William, 84.
Piracy, trial for, 84.
Pistoles, value of, 196, 207.
Piatt, Elizabeth, 386.
Piatt, Isaac, 22.
Play, Henry, 367.
Play, William, 367.
Plenor, Matthew, 94.
Plott, Anne, 24.
Plott, Capt. John, 24.
Plowman, Matthew, 177, 201.
Plum Gut, L. I. , 105, 1 12, 130.
Pluvier, Cornelia, 474.
Pluvier, Cornelius, 1.53, 155, 163, 253.
Pluvier, Johanes, 474.
Pockamack, Va. , 61.
Poillen, Jacques, 330.
Poland, John, 332, 456.
Poland, Samuel, 332, 456.
Polhemus, David, 413.
Poor, Thomas, 303.
Pootman, Johanes, 142.
Popendorf, Adrian, G. , 110.
Popham, John, 406.
Poplar Neck, Del, 115.
Poppers, John, 24, 71, 72.
Porier, Peter, 437.
Port Jefferson. L. I., 32, 33.
Port Royal, W. I., 67, 81, 109, 178, 213.
Portugese, William, 315.
Portuguese Creek, N. Y., 370,371.
Post, Richard, 22.
Potbakers Corner, N. Y. City, 136.
Potter, John, 234.
Potter, Katharine, 259.
Potter, Sarah, 419, 450.
Pouillon, Jacques, 359.
Poulies, Johanes, 401.
Powell, Thomas, 18, 22, 251, 319.
Poyer, Rev. Peter, 97.
Poynig Creek, Va. , 54.
Praa, Catrina, 228.
Praa, Maria, 227, 231.
Praa, Peter, 227, 228, 231.
Prall, Arent, 268, 359.
Prall, Maria, 359.
Prall, Peter, 344.
Prall, Wolfert, 344.
Pretty, Richard, 258, 265.
Price, James, 390.
Price, Mr. , 465.
Price, Mary, 16.
Pringle, Mary, 179.
Pritchard, Anne, 416.
Pritchard, Thomas, 35, 386, 410, 416.

INDEX.

505

Privateer, 71, 80, 81, 84, 178.

Providence Island, ^77.

Provoost, Capt. David, 331, 357, 365,

393.
Provoost, Daniel, 90.
Provoost, Elias, 59.
Provoost, Elizabeth, 357.
Provoost, Johanes, 68, 69, 184, 419.
Provoost, Jonathan, 356.
Provoost, Katharine, 3.57.
Provoost, Margaret, 266.
Provoost, Margaretta, ^57.
Provoost, Maria, 357.
Provoost, Peter, P., 229.
Provost, Aeltie, 154.
Provost, Cornelia, 154, 297.
Provost, Elias, 154, 297.
Provost, Emmarantie, 154, 155.
Provost, Geritt, 1.54, 297.
Provost, Jacobus, 203, 229, 308.
Provost, Jellis, 301.
Provost, Johanes, 154.
Provost, Margaret, 386.
Pryor. Matthew, 244.
Puddington, Elias, 365.
Puddington, Robert, 365.
Pugsley, Matthew, 123.
Punishments, 72, 74, 75, 77.
Purchase, Roger, 80.
Purrier, William, 37.
Pycher, Albert, 219.
Pye, John, 290.

Quaganantuck, L. I, 22, 111, 113, 120.
Quakers, children forbid marrying, 129;

bequests to, 181, 182, 1S6.
Quarrelsome Neck, L. I. , 396.
Quaspeck, N. Y., 379, 397, 399.
Queens Co., N. Y., 237, 249, 356, 262,

277, 288, 308.
Quimby, Charles, 402.
Quimby, John, 402.
Quimby's Neck, N. Y., 34.
Quogue, L. I. , 50.

Rambout, Elias, 421.
Rambout, Jane, 421.
Rambout, Martha, 421.
Rambout, Nathaniel, 421.
Rambout, Samuel, 421.
Ramsden, Hannah, 169.
Ramsden, John, 14, 169.
Ramsden, Mary, 169.
Ransom, Jane, 2.58.
Ransom, Mary, 258.
Ransom, Rebecca, 258.
Ransom, Robert, 258.
Rapelj'e, Cathalina, 341.
Rapelye, Jeronimus, 341.
Rapelye, Joris, 4.59.
Rasselaers, Christina, 228, 231.
Rattow, Margaret, 440.
Rawlins, Edward, 3S, 39.
Ray, John, 304.
Ray, Paul, 202.
Ray, Richard, 410.
Raynor, Edward, 469.

Raynor, Elizabeth, 120.

Raynor, Hannah, 120.

Raynor, Isaac, 120.

Raynor, John, 120.

Raynor, Jonathan, 7.

Raynor, Joseph, 7, 120.

Raynor, Mr., 49.

Raynor, Martha, 7.

Raynor, Mary, 120.

Raynor, Samuel, 469.

Raynor, Thurston, 6, 120.

Raynor's Neck, L. 1., 375.

Rea, Clarision, 135.

Rea, John, 135.

Reacore, Abraham de, 463.

Read, Edward, 85.

Read, Joseph, 390.

Read, Capt. Laurence, 205 , 206, 211,

380.
Read, Robert, 323, 403.
Reade, Jacob, 17.

Reade, Capt. Laurence, 223, 323, 343,
Reade, Lawrence, 262.
Reade, Mary, 287.
Reder, Isaac, 38.
Reder, Jacob, 38.
Reder, Jeremy, 38.
Reder, John, 38.
Reder, Joseph, 38.
Redford, John, 115.
Redwood, James, 220.
Reed, John, .56.
Reed, Joseph, 56.
Reed, Sarah, .56.
Reeve, 'Isaac, 37.
Reeve, James, 37, 38, 129.
Reeve, Mary, 25, 37, 38.
Reeves, Albert C., 4'?6.
Reformed Dutch Church, N. Y. City,

107, 139.
Reginald, John, 87.
Reignor, James, 396.
Reimer, Peter de, 265.
Reisow, Samuel, 398.
Rejean, Rene, 381.
Remsen, Jeremias, 310.
Remsen, Joris, 2.53.
Renhaven, Nicholas, 273.
Renhoven, Lucas, 260.
Renhoven, Maritie, 260.
Renhoven, Nicholas, 260.
Rensselaerwick, N. Y., 145, 146, 147.
Repas, David D. B., 357.
Requirer, James, 435.
Reserichs, Eliza, 262.
Reserichs, George, 262, 291.
Return, ship, 244.
Revell, Thomas, 223.
Revenge, ship, 337, 430.
Rhode Island, 26, 105, 289.
Rhodes, Dr. Charles, 335.
Rhodes, John, 134.
Rich, John, 85.
Richard, Paulus, 63.
Richard, Paul, 63, 85, 143, 158, 188.

— See Richards, Paulus.
Richards, Edmund, 63.

606

INDEX.

Richards, Elizabeth, 63.

Richards, John, 63.

Richards, Jonathan, 63.

Richards, Mary, 90, 94.

Richards, Pauhis, 40, 49, 123, 240, 249,

2.54, 260, 267, 277, 280, 358, 4.55, 478.
Richards, Philip, 153.
Richards, Sarah, 64.
Richards, Stephen, 337.
Richards, Susannah, 63.
Richards, Thomas, 63, 221.
Richards, Thomas, Jr., 63.
Richardson, Bethial, 64.
Richardson, Elizabeth, 64.
Richardson, Francis, 244.
Richardson, John, 4, 64, 93, 215.
Richardson, Joseph, 65.
Richardson, Martha, 64, 65.
Richardson, Mary, 64,
Richardson, Thomas, 215.
Richardson, William, 65, 122, 123, 182,

184, 19'3, 196, 197, 215, 216, 236.
Richardson, William, Jr., 215.
Richbell, Anne, 100.
Richbell, Annie, 100.
Richbell, Elizabeth, 100.
Richbell, John, 6, 11, 372.
Richbell, Mary, 100.
Richeman, Clatharine, 348.
Richer, Davis, 381.
Richman, Peter, 103.
Richmond County, N. Y., 249, 2.54, 283,

289, 3.57, 3.58, 365, 454, 458.
Richmond, ship, 283-
Rider, Jane, 92.
Rider, John, 8, 11, 30, 71, 81, 82, 92,

468.
Rider, Robert, 28.
Rider, Thomas, 36.
Riemer, William, 314.
Riggs, Mr., 33.
Rignier, Mr., 339.
Rinckhart, Jan, 447.
Rioters, sentenced, 77.
Rivard, Jane, 378.
Rivard, Lewis, 378.
Rivard, Mary, 378.
Robert, ship, 149, 331.
Roberts, Benjamin, 447.
Roberts, Daniel, 330.
Roberts, Henry, 364.
Roberts, Janitie, 148.
Roberts, Mary, 447.
Roberts, Susannah, 181, 183.
Roberts, Thomas, 148, 235, 257, 263,

330, 383, 388, 461.
Robin, Capt. John, 61.
Robin, Mrs., 62.
Robins Island, L. I., 104, 275.
Robins, John, 63, 433.
Robinson, Daniel, 224.
Robinson, George, 350.
Robinson, John, 85, 158, 247.
Robinson, Josyas, 17.
Robinson, Mary, 224.
Robinson, Patrick, 160.
Robinson, Thomas, 17.

Robinson, William, 95.

Rochelle, Erance, 151, 346.

Rockaway, L. I., 340, 341, 374, 375, 420.

Rockland County, N. Y., 313 289 463.

Rockland Lake, N. Y., 379. '

Rode, John, 466.

Rodenbergh, Elizabeth, 89, 93.

Rodeiibergh, Lucretia, 89, 94.

Rodenbergh, Lucas. 89.

Rodes, Elizabeth, 474.

Rodes, John, 473.

Rodes, John, Jr., 473, 474.

Rodes, Richard, 473, 474.

Rodman, John, 215, 323, 384, 449.

Rodney, William, 56.

Roe, David, 443.

Roe, Elizabeth, 443.

Roe, John, 443.

Roe, Nathaniel, 443.

Roeloffs, Boelen, 209.

Roeloffse, Sarah, 335, 336, 227.

RoeloflFsen, Boele, 1-35, 137.

Roeloffsen, Roeler, 209.

Roelofs, Mr., 147.

Roelofs, Wyntie, 135, 136.

Roelofsen, Sara, 236.

Rogers, Dr. Anthony, 333.

Rogers, Capt. George, 311, 363.

Rogers, John, 279.

Rogers, Katherine, 333.

Rogers, Noah, 22.

Rogers, Obadiah, 16, 43, .50, 113, 169.

Rogers, Obadiah, Jr., 113.

Rogers, Peter, 33.5.

Rogers, Thomas, 76.

Romaine, Simon, 124.

Rombout, Catherine, 380.

Rombout, Francis, 380, 455.

— See Rambout.
Rombout patent, 189, 380.
Rombouts, Catherine, 452, 455, 456.
Rombouts, Francis, 455.
Rombouts, Hannah, 4-56.
Rombouts, Helena, 452, 455.

— See Rumbout.
Romer, John, 341.
Romeyn, Simon J., 210.
Romeyn, Sophia, 355.
Romeyn, Symon J. , 354.
Roome, Jan W., 431.
Roome, John, 310.
Roos, Aeltie, 397.
Roos, Cornelia, 154.
Roos, Garrett J. , 190.
•Roos, Gerritt, 457.
Roos, Gerrit J., 90, 124, 297.
Roos, Gerritt J., 154, 155, 232, 223, 297.

298.
Roos, Johanes, 155.
Roos, Peter, 297, 457.
Roos, Peter G., 297.
Roosa, Hyman, 464.
Roosa, Jan, 464.
Roothaer, Jan, 470.
Rose, Lydia, 258, 387.
Rose, Thomas, 334.
Rose, Willamantie, 329.

INDEX.

607

Rosevelt, Nicholas, 310.

Rosewell, Richard, 187.

Ross, Arius, 251.

Rottier, Isbell, 359.

Rottier, Jacob, o54.

Rottier, Jacob, Jr., 354.

Rottier, Jahiel, 354.

Rou, Affie, '238.

Rou, Rev. Lewis, 236, 238.

Rou, Lewis, Jr. , 23S.

Rousby, Christopher, 380, 393.

Rousby, Sarah, 393.

Roux. See Leroux.

Royal, ship, 07.

Royal African company, 84.

Rubothen, William, 137.

Ruby, ship, 320.

Rudolph, Boelen, 341.

Rugg, Roger, 30, 468.

Rugh, Catrina, 400.

Rum, value of, 311, 317, 318.

Rumay, Lyman, 137.

Rumbout, Catherine, 188, 189.

Rumbout, Francis, 28, 29, 46, 48, 60,

143, 153, 168, 188, 189, 195, 317.
Rumbout, Helena, 103, 188, 195, 196,

337.

— See Rombout.
Rumbout patent, 1 89, 380.
Riiscoe, — , 403.
Ruscoe, Alice, 121.
Ruscoe, John, 121.
Ruscoe, Samuel, 107, 121.
Ruscoe, Sarah, 121.
Ruscoe, William, 121.
Rushmore, Anne, 420.
Rnshmore, Mary, 420.
Rushmore, Thomas, 7.
Ruskatux Neck, L. I. , 250.
Russell, Elizabeth, 113.
Rnssell, Oliver, 113.
Russell, Richard, 6, 73, 74.
Russell, William, 113, 335.
Russell, William, Jr., 113.
Russkea, Susannah, 387.
Rust, John, 61.

Rustdorpe, L. 1., 3, 19, 30, 24, 466.
Rutgers, Gertie, 107.
Rutsen, Col. Jacob, 441.
Rutsen, John, 464.
Ryche, Gertrude, 103.
Ryche, Hendrick, 103.
Ryche, Henry, 103.
Ryche, Ida, 103.
Ryche, Jacob, 103.
Ryche, Janetie, 103.
Rychen, Henry, 237.
Ryckman, Peter, 365.
Ryder, John, 8, 11, 36, 93, 100.

— See Rider.
Rye, N. Y., 131, 144, 145, 437, 453, 454 ;

induction of rector of church in, 386,

409.
Ryer, Matthew, 106.
Ryerse, George, 216.
Ryerse, Hannah, 216.
Ryersen, Martin, 426.

Rynders, Barent, 262, 389.
Rynerman, Hermanns C. , 124.

Sackett, Richard, 306, 331, 339, 348.

Sackett, Richard, Jr., 339.

Sackett street, N. Y. City, 306.

Sags?, L. I., 408.

Sag Pond, L. L, 126.

Sagapanack, L. L, 49, 111, 113.

St. Christopher, W. I., 291, 406.

St. George, L. I., manor of, 333, 333,

34(), 410, 411.
St. John's Creek, Del., 63.
St. Louis, Prance, 468.
St Mary, ship, 193, 194.
St. Thomas, W. I., 326, 337, 433, 435.
Salisbury, Elizabeth, 66.
Salisbury, Ensign, SO.
Salisbury, Francis, 66, 293, 356.
Salisbury, Mary, 66, 356.
Salisbury, Capt. Sylvester, 8, 11, 66, 73.

211, 322
Salisbury, Sylvester, Jr., 66.
Salmon, Elizabeth, 6.
Salmon, Hannah, 6.
Salmon, John, 6.
Salmon, Katharine, 5.
Salmon, Mary, 6.
Salmon, Rebecca, 6.
Salmon, Sarah, 4, 5, 6.
Salmon, William, 4, 5.
Salter, Capt. Thomas, 81, 82,
Salters, Charles, 64.
Salters, Sarah, 64.
Saltsbury, Elizabeth, 3.
Salisbury, William, 3.
Salvey, Peter, 151.
Samuel, Isaac, 363.
Samuel, Judah, 310, 363.
Sampson, Latimer, 37, 34.
Sandargloine, Jacob, 68.
Sanders, Elsie, 308.
Sanders, Robert, 368.
Sanders, Thomas, 308.
Sanderson, Thomas, 377.
Sandford, Ezekiel, 135, 126.
Sandford, Mary, 394.
Sandford, Robert, 40.
Sandford, Capt. William, 40.
Sandy Point, N. Y., 85.
Santen, Lucas, 83, 200.
Santvoort, Jacob A., 124.
Sarphatine, Rachel, 399.
Satterly, Mary, 51.
Satterly, William, 32, 51.
Saunders, Eleanor, 410.
Saunders, Elizabeth, 383.
Savage, Halbryck, 393.
Sayre, Demoris, 16.
Sayre, Daniel, 16, 19, 460.
Sayre, Daniel, Jr., 460.
Sayre, David, 160.
Sayre, Ephraim, 460.
Sayre, Francis, 16, 19, 113.
Sayre, Hannah, 16, 400.
Sayre. Job, 16, 69, 113, 116, 126, 428.
Sayre, John, 429.

508

INDEX.

Sayre, Joseph, 16, 426, 460.

Sayre, Mary, 16.

Sayre, Nathau, 460.

Sayre, Samuel, 460.

Sayre, Thomas, 16, 69, 460.

Schackerly, John, 210.

Schaexer, P., 406.

Scheats, Anna, 152.

Schenck, Abraham, 229, 459.

Schenck, Anake, 408.

Schenck, Cornelia, 413.

Schenck, Garritt, 408.

Schenck, Janike, 408.

Schenck, Johanes, 413.

Schenck, John, 408.

Schenck, John M., 239.

Schenck, Katharine, 408.

Schenck, Margaritie, 408.

Schenck, Martin, 408, 413.

Schenck, Marytie, 4(.8.

Schenck, Neltie, 239, 408.

Schenck, Roeloff, 408.

Schenck, Roeloffs M., 231,

Schenck, Sarah, 408.

Schenectady, N. Y., 41, 132, 141, 447,

448, 451, 461, 405.
Schepmose, Abraham, 161.
Schepmose, Aeltie, 161.

Schepmose, Anna, 161.

Schepmose, Dirck, 161.

Schepmose, Jan J., 161.

Schepmose, Joaptie, 161.

Schepmose, Sarah, 161.

Schermerhorn, Ryer, 448.

Schever, Isaac, 385.

Schlect, -Matys, 464.

Schlectenhorst, Aeltie, 170, 470.

Schlectenhorst, Gerritt, 170, 470.

Schlectenhurst, Alida, 470.

Schlectenhurst, Bata, 470.

Schlectenhurst, Elizabeth, 470.

Schlectenhurst, Helagant, 470.

Schlectenhurst, Rachel, 470.

Schlectenhurst, Yonde, 470.

Schollet, Ned, 81.

Schouten, Jan, 1.57.

Schouten, Janatie, 157.

Schouten, Lucas, 157.

Schouten, Sarah, 157.

Schrich, Mary, 336.

Schrich, Paulus, 336.

Schroope, Edward, 243.

Schute, John, 76.

Schuyler, Abraham, 180.

Schuyler, Aert, 343.

Schuyler, Alida, 68, 470.

Schuyler, Arent, 336, 352.

Schuyler, Brandt, 91, 104, 222, 223, 265

336, 349, 352, 356, 470.
Schuyler, Casparus, 335.
Schuyler, Catalyntie, 179, 180.
Schuyler, Colonel, 412.
Schuyler, David, 179.
Schuyler, David, Jr., ISO.
Schuyler, Elizabeth, 203, 208.
Schuyler, Francis, 321.
Schuyler, Gertruyd, 180.

Schuyler, Jacobus, 180.

Schuyler, Jancke, 102, 835.

Schuyler, John, 102.

Schuyler, Margaret, ISO, 279.

Schuyler, Margareta, 335.

Schuyler, Mary, 335.

Schuyler, Marytie, 180.

Schuyler, Myndert, 365.

Schuyler, Peter, 100, 179, 180, 187, 190
226.

Schuyler, Peter D., 470.

Schuyler, Philip, 68, 133, 197, 198, 203,
208, 274, 335, 443, 448, 449.

Schuyler, Rachel, 365.

Schuyler, Robert, 85, 98.

Schuyler, William, 102.

Scotia, N. Y., 448.

Scott, John, 278.

Scudder, John, 53.

Scudder, Mary, .53.

Scudder, Thomas, 19, 23.

Scuttle Hole, L. I., 113, 116, 120.

Seaborough, James, 170.

Seabrook, James, 148.

Seabrooke, Mary, 37.

Seabrooke, Thomas, 36, 37.

Seaman, Benjamin, 249, 250, 251.

Seaman, John, 156, 249.

Seaman, John, Jr., 250.

Seaman, Jonathan, 250, 469.

Seaman, Martha, 251.

Seaman, Nathaniel, 2,50, 251, 384.

Seaman, Richard, 2.50, 251, 384.

Seaman, Samuel, 2.50.

Seaman, Solomon, 2.50, 316, 469.

Seaman, Solomon, Jr., 316.

Seaman, Thomas, 249, ;.'.50, 251.

Searing, Ann, 376.

Searing, John, 316, 317, 376, 384.

Searing, Simon, 469.

Sebouack Neck, L. I., 411.

Sebra, Clement, 240.

Sebra, James, 240.

Sebrig, Cornelius, 214.

Secum, Cornells J. , 102.

Seeley, Mary, 9.

Seeley, Capt. Robert, 9.

Seger, Cornelise, 3G5.

Segerse, Cornelise, 65.

Seigeneur and Boudouine, 344.

Sell, William, 350.

SeUer's Neck, L. I, 38, 55, 299.

Sellwood, John, 405.

Selsby, John, 277.

Selsby, Sarah, 277.

Selynus, Rev. Henricus, 211, 261, 286,

344, 371, 372.
Selj'Dus, Margaretta, 211.
Semphill, Mr., 115.
Semson, Robert, 16.
Senior, Isaac, 312, 313.
Seponack, L. I, 49, 50, 111, 113, 120.
Serby, Anthony, 3.50, 351'.
Serby, Jacobus, 350, 351.
Serby, Josyntie, 350, 351.
Serby, Katherine, 351.
Serix, Titus, 39.

INDEX.

509

Serring, John, 236.

Setauket, L. I., 31, 51, 56, 57, 469.

Sexton, George, 183.

Shackerly, Elizabeth, 63.

Shackerley, Eltie, 466.

Shackerly, John, 63, 210, 466.

Shackerly, Sarah, 63.

Shackerley, Susannah, 466.

Shackerly, William, 63, 466.

Shackerley, William, Jr., 466.

Shanks, Matthew, 202.

Sharpas, Elizabeth, 441.

Sharpas, William, 287, 381, 441.

Sharpe, Adry, 109.

Sharpe, Audry, 166,

Sharpe, John, 25, 28, 109, 156, 166.

Sharpe, Robert, 179.

Sharpe, William, 349.

Shaw, Elinor, 137.

Shaw, Frances, 137.

Shaw, Robert, 137.

Shedine, John, 330.

Shedine, Mary, 330.

Shedwell, England, 94.

Sheep Way, N. Y. City, 148.

Shelter Island, N. Y., 27, 104, 105, 112,

263, 264, 274, 327, 407. 438.
Shelton, Robert, 318, 356, 386.
Sheltron, Alice, 386.
Shephard, John, 31Q, 380, 392.
Shelton, Alice, 386.
Shelton, Robert, 318, 356, 386.
Shephard, John, 319, 380, 392.
Sheppard, John, 424, 430, 441.
Sheppard, Nathaniel, 435.
Sheppey, England, 353.
Shinnecock Xeck, L. I., 120.
Shippen, Edward, 263.
Shipton, England, 186.
Shirer, Ralph. 363.
Shoemakers' Pasture, N. Y. City, 212,

223.
Sholden, John, 66
Shopel, William, 270.
Shrewsbury, N. J., 181, 323, 255,449.
Shiick, Maria, 270, 271.
Shuerts, Margaret, 99.
Shuerts, Olphert, 99, 343.
Shubler, Cornells J. , 467.
Shute, John, 76.
Shutt, John, 153.
Shutt, Richard, 135.
Shwarts, Olphert, 273.
Sibley, Wm., 304.
Sickles, Zacharias, 99.
Sille, Nicasius de, 246.
Sille, Tryntie, 246.
SHver, value of, 101, 197, 230, 231, 270,

278, 289, 293, 310, 312, 313, 315, 320,

322, 331.
Silvester, Ann, 105, 275.
Silvester, Beniamin, 105.
Silvester, Brinley, 274.
Silvester, Constant, 104, 105, 263, 264,

274.
Silvester, Elizabeth, 105, 263, 264, 275.
Silvester, Giles, 105, 364, 293.

Silvester, Grizell, 104, 105.

Silvester, Joshua, 105.

Silvester, Mary, 27.5.

Silvester, Mercy, 105, 275.

Silvester, Nathaniel, 104, 105, 112, 264,

274.
Silvester, Nathaniel, Jr., 275.
Silvester, Patience, 105, 275.
Silvester, Peter, 105, 263, 274, 275.

— See Sylvester.
Simkam, Mary, 341.
Simkam, Peter, 1.52, 341.
Simkins, Nicholas, 472.
Simmons, Ruth, 199.
Simons, Thomas, 353.
Sinclair, Anna, 394.
Sinclair, Maria, 394.
Sinclair, Robert, 350, 394.
Skaats, Reynier, 142.
Skelton, Robert, 187.
Skidmore, Abigail, 106.
Skidmore, John, 106.
Skidmore, John, Jr., 106.
Skidmore, Joseph, 106.
Skidmore, Thomas, 65, 106.
Slackboom, Jeffrew A., 41.
Slater, Mary, 393.
Slater, Thomas, 198, 206.

— See Slaughter.
Slatter, Abraham, 11.5.
Slatter, Elizabeth, 134.
flatter, Mr., 134.
Slatter, Martha, 134.
Slaughter, Col. Henry, 179-184, 186, 187,

189, 190, 192, 393.
Slaughter, Mary, 189, 393.
Slaves, arrival of, 83, 84; value of, 91,

196, 207, 254, 271, 274, 288, 289, 295,

298, 317, 318, 320, 322, 328.
Sleade, Margery, 306.
Sleght, Hendrick, 232.
Sleght, Henry, 214.
Sleigh, Charles, 365.
Slider, Tyman, 115.
Sloat Lane, N. Y. City, 204, 415.
Sloo, Fran8P.,467.
Sloss, John, 443.
Sluys, Laurence Z. , 133.
Sluys, Annatie, 133.
Slyck stedge, N. Y. City, 236.
Smart, John, 302, 329, 380.
Smart, Robert, 380.
Smiles, John, 187.
Smith, Abigail, 123.
♦Smith, Abraham, 9.
Smith, Anne, 104.
Smith, Anna, 287.
Smith, Benjamin, 322.
Smith, Caetjie, 296.
Smith, Charles J., 411, 412, 413.
Smith, Clark. 2C9.
Smith, Ebenezer, .312, 313.
Smith, Edward, 20.
Smith, Elizabeth, 375.
Smith, Glorianna, 412.
Smith, Hannah, 92, 263, 421, 469, 470.
Smith, Henry, 410, 411, 413.

510

INDEX.

Smith, Isaac, 328, 376, 483.

Smith, Jacob, 95, 25'.», 387.

Smith, Jacob, Jr. , 387.

Smith, Capt. James, 410.

Smith, Jannette, 231.

Smith, Jannettie, 230.

Smith, Jasper, 92.

Smith, Jeane, 412.

Smith, Joana, 32.

Smith, John, 13, 20, 92, 201, 204, 221,

230, 241, 242, 3.51, 287, 322, 336, 419,

469, 470.
Smith, John (Blue), 126, 127.
Smith, John (Rock), 119.
Smith, John, Jr., 201, 420.
Smith, Jonathan, 32, 1.59, 387, 430, 421.
Smith, Jonathan (Rock), 127.
Smith, Jonathan, Jr., 1.59.
Smith, Joseph, 104, 107, 135, 137, 316,

420, 421.
Smith, Joseph, Jr., 403.
Smith, Judith, 92.
Smith, Katharine, 208.
Smith, Little, 241, 242.
Smith, Mr., 50.
Smith, Mrs., 278.

Smith, Margaret, 92, 208, 209, 396.
Smith, Martha, 323, 410, 413, 413, 431.
Smith, Mary, 95, 104, 208, 296, 420.
Smith, Master, 218.
Smith, Michael, 95.
Smith, Nehemiah, 27, 1.33, 474.
Smith, Obadiah, 113.
Smith, Peter, 20, 121. 470.
Smith, Philip, 208, 209, 218, 240, 296.
Smith, Philip, Jr., 208.
Smith, Richard, 113, 420, 427.
Smith, Samuel, 81, 82, 125.
Smith, Rev. Simeon, 261.
Smith, Susannah, 340, 362.
Smith, Thomas, 125, 396.
Smith, Lieut. Thomas, 398.
Smith, Thomas, of Carolina, 186.
Smith, Timothy, 420.
Smith, Wait, 27, 469.
Smith, William, 81, 82, 316, 326, 340,

354, 362, 406.
Smith, William, alderman, 379.
Smith, Hon. William, 100, 101.
Smith, Col. William, of manor of St.

George, L. I. , .322, 333, 346, 410.
Smith. William H., 411, 413.
Smithfield, L. I., 113.
Smiths, the Tangier, 323.
Smiths Vly, N. Y. City, 117, 222, 245^

263, 278, 308, 342.
Smithtown, L. I., 32, 113, 398.
Sraouch, Edward, 160.
Snedicor, Gerrit, 358.
Snedicor, Willimantie, 358.
Snethin, Mary, .56.
Snethin, Nicholas, .56.
Snooks, Anthony, 77, 80.
Snowfell, Martha, 308.
Snowfell, Thomas, 308.
Snowsell, William, 340.
Society, ship, 20.

Soldiers, court-martial of, 72, 73, 80 ;

sentence to death, 77.
Somerset County, Md., 61.
Songeam, Isaac, 293.
Sopall, WUliam, 220.
Sourmain, S., 399.
Southampton, L. L, 1, 3, 6, 16-19, 32,

42, 43, 45, 46, 49, 50-52, .58, 69, 112,

113,11.5, 116, 120, 124-126, 131, 166,

169, 204, 236, 312, .3".;;5, 345, 346, 408,

413, 425, 428, 460, 466.
Southgate, England, 466.
Southold, L. I., 3, 4, 5, 25, 26, 29-31, 8.5-

37, 40, 43, 51, 52, 105, 110, 111, 275,

393, 325, 326, 413, 438, 433, 434, 436-

438, 473.
Spanish pistoles, value of, 207.
Specie, value of, 97, 270, 371, 378, 315,

321, 326, 327,329.465.
Speelman, Lord, 280.
Speght, Mary, 444
Speght, Thomas, 444.
Speght, Thomas, Jr., 444.
Speght, William, 444.
Speight, Capt. Thomas, 406.
Spencer, Christopher, 14.
Spencer, Edward, 276.
Spencer, James, 2S6, 343.
Spencer, Jane, 276, 287.
Spencer, Samuel, 287.
Spicer , Samuel, 9, 52, 59, 117, 118, 244,

299, 470.
Spicer, Thomas, 14.
Spragg, John, 92.
Spratt, John, 155, 163, 254, 270, 271, 377,

278.
Spratt, Maria, 370, 271, 277.
Squash Neck, L. I. , 36.
Staat buys lane, N. Y. City, 144.
Staats, Abraham, 76, 369.
Staats, Richard, 98.
Staats, Samuel, 100, 188, 203, 301, 302,

435, 455.
Staats, Sarah, 401.
Staers, Peter, 230.
Stanbrough, Elizabeth, 375.
Stanard's Neck, L. I., 396.
Stanton, Thomas, 93.
Stapleton, Jane, 363.
Stapleton, Robert, 311, 363.
Starkey, Edward, 84, 85, 86.
Starr, Josias, 23.
Starts, Albert, 284.
Staten Island, N. Y., 16, 17, 24, 40, 48,

49, 54, 57, 62, 64, 123, 158, 192, 193,

230,267, 268, 330, 333, 345, 385,387,

388, 402, 404, 408, 445, 446, 456, 464 ;

French church, 44.5.
Statham, Thomas, 145.
Stead, William, 406.
Stebbins, Abigail, 398.
Stebbins, Benjamin, 398.
Stebbins, Mary, 398.
Stede, Edwin, 43.
Steenwyck, 57.
Steenw^rck, Cornelis, 25, 39, 63, 83, 124,

141, 150, 168, 210, 311.

INDEX.

511

Steenwyck. Margaret, 150, 1C8, 211.

Stephens, George, 368.

Stephens, Oliver, 352.

Stephens, Capt. Robert, 353.

Stephens, Samuel, 201.

Stephens. Thomas, .52, 325.

Stephenson, Charity, 409.

Stepney, England, 202, 257, 358.

Stevens, Catalina, 99.

Stevens, Coert, 408.

Stevens, Goesen, 240.

Stevens, Jannetie, 239.

Stevens, Judith, 240.

Stevens, John, 99, 103.

Stevens, Mary, 257.

Stevens, Thomas, 38.

Stevensant, Isaac, 169.

Stevensant, Peter, 170.

Stevense, Coert, 458.

Stevense, Famettie, 295.

Stevense, Jan, 295.

Stevensen, Albert, 409.

Stevensen, Allethie, 409.

Stevensen, Charity, 4( 9.

Stevensen, Edward, 14.

Stevensen, John, 14, 409.

Stevensen, Koert, 409.

Stevensen, Mary, 15.

Stevensen, Janetie, 409.

Stevensen, Lucas, 409.

Stevensen, Thomas, 14.

Stevenson, Coert, 39.5.

Stevenson, Edward, 41.

Stevenson, Isaac, 293.

Stevenson, Janettie, 157; 263.

Stevenson, Johanes, 1.57, 256.

Stevenson, John, 433.

Stevenson, Jonathan, .398.

Stevenson, Jonathan, Jr., 398.

Stevenson, Margaret, 293.

Stevenson, Peter, 148, 1.57, 293.

Stevenson, Robert, 259.

Stevenson, Thomas, 8, 236, 249, 398,

467.
Stewart, Alexander, 330.
Sticklands Neck, L. I., 250.
Sticklin, John, 26.
Still, William, 115.
Stillwell, Anne, 24, 404.
Stillwell, Elias, 122.
Stillwell, Frances, 404.
Stillwell, Jeremiah, 24.
Stillwell, John, 330, 357, 366, 404.
Stillwell, Jonathan, 388.
Stillwell, Martha, 359, 466.
Stillwell, Mary, 330, 404, 466.
Stillwell, Nicholas, 17, 24, 122, 380, 404,

453.
Stillwell, Rachel, 404.
Stillwell, Richard, 51, 59, 192, 404, 410,

466.
Stillwell, Sarah, 26G.
Stillwell, Thomas, 271, 359, 369, 404,

466.
Stillwell, Thomas, Jr., 330, 404.
Stirling, Earl of, 5.
Stivers, Robert, 454

Stockton, Richard, .57, 469.

StokcB, Margaret, 347.

Stokes, Richard, 347, 349.

Stony Brook, L. I., 402.

Stoothoff, Gerritt, 395, 408, 409, 445. ;

Stoothop, Gerritt, 329.

Storey, Enoch, 205.

Storey, Mercy, 265.

Storey, Robert, 2G6.

— See Story.
Storm, Dirck, 165.
Storms, Dirck, 39.
Storms, Mitiie, 165,
Story, Enoch, 244.
Story, Mercy, 244.
Story, Patience, 243, 244..
Story, Robert, 35, 243, 244.

— See Storey.
Stout, John, 305.
Stoutenburgh, Lucas, 215.
Stoutenburgh, Peter, 31, 133, 144
Stoutenburgh, Tobias, 215, 233.
Stoutenburgh, Wyntie, 214.
StouthofF, Elbert E. , 225, 226.
Stouthoff, Sarah, 225.
Straetmaker, Jan D. , 281.
Strang, Daniel, 89.
Stratford, Conn., 51, 265, 425.
Stredts, Randall, 290.
Streing, Charlotte, 437.
Streing, Daniel, 437.
Stretton, Elizabeth, 40.
Stretton, John, 114.
Stretton, Richard, 40.
Striddells, Gabriel, 311.
Strothers, William, 87.
Struddles, Gabriel T., 338.
Struddles, Janetie, 338.
Struddles, Katharine, 338.
Struddles, Neiltie, 388.
Struddles, Thomas, 338.
Strycher, Jacob, 200.
Strycher, Peter, 261.
Strycher, Robert, 261.
Strycker, Catharine, 4.58.
Strycker, Cornelius, 4.58.
Strycker, Eyda, 458.
Strycker, Geesie, 4.58.
Strycker, Gerritt, 458.
Strycker, Jacob, 12.
Strycker, Jacobus, 458.
Strycker, Jeannettie, 458.
Strycker, Maria, 458.
Strycker, Weyntie, 458.
Stryker, Capt. Peter, 413.
Stuart, Alexander, 404.
Studts, Dr. Jacob, 147.
Sturges, Thomas, 415.
Sturmy, Charles, .50.
Stuyvesant, Anna, 294.
Stuyvesant, Anne, 410.
Stuyvesant, Balthazar L., 140.
Stuyvesant, Catharine, 140.
Stuyvesant Chapel, N. Y. City, 139,

140.
Stuyvesant, Elizabeth, 148, 294.
Stuyvesant, Gellus, 148.

612

INDEX.

Stuyvesant, Gerardus, 294.

Stuyvesant, Isaac, 148, 169.

Stuyvesant, Jacob, 148.

Stuyvesant, Johanes, 148.

Stuyvesant, John, 148.

Stuyvesant, Judith, 138, 139, 140, 245.

Stuyvesant, Lucas, 148.

Stuyvesant, Mary, 148.

Stuyvesant, Nicholas, 138, 246, 294.

Stuyvesant, Nicholas W., 139, 140, 470.

Stuyvesant, Peter, 138, 139, 140, 170,

226.
Stuyvesant, Petrus, 23, 294.
Stuyvesant Tomb, N. Y. City, 139, 140.
Styles, Thomas, .57.
Stymetts, Antie, 281.
Stymetts, Benjamin, 281.
Stymetts, Christofells, 281.
Stymetts, Gerittse, 281.
Stymetts, Johanes, 281.
Stymetts, Mary, 281.
Stymetts, Urselina, 281.
Suffolk County, England, 443.
S iUivan, Daniel, 11.5.
Simdall, Goodman, 23.
Sunderland, Katherine, 5.
Sunderland, Matthew, 5.
Supply, ship, 178.
Surinam, 178, 179, 327, 415.
Suris, John, 326.
Sutton, Ambrose, 48, 465.
Sutton, Joseph, 7, 1.59.
Sutton, Joseph, Jr., 159.
Swan, Anne, 410.
Swan, Charles, 410.
Swan, Elizabeth, 410.
Swan, Sarah, 458.
Swan, Thomas, 410.
Swan, Tice, 4.58.
Swanrihott Creek, Va., 61.
Sweetenham, John, 410.
Swimer, Anthony, 67.
Swineck, Samuel, 117.
Swinton, Isaac, 149.
Hwitz, Abraham, 452, 461.
Switz, Ariante, 4.52, 461.
Switz, Cornelius, 4.52, 461.
Switz, Isaac, 451, 452, 461.
Switz, Isaac, Jr. , 461.
Switz, Jacob, 451, 452, 461.
Switz, Nicholas I., 4.52, 461.
Switz, Rebecca, 452, 461.
Switz, Simon, 461.
Switz, Susannah, 451, 452, 461.
Swortt, G., 465.
Sydenham, George, 294.
Sylvester, Brinley, 399, 407.
Sylvester, Giles, 425, 427, 428, 429, 433,

434, 438.
Sylvester, Grizzell, 27, 34, 407.
Sylvester, Margaret, 407.
Sylvester, Mary, 399.
Sylvester, Nathaniel, 27, 34, 407.
Sylvester, Nathaniel, Jr. , 407.

— See Silvester.
Symes, Lancaster, 202, 312, 245, 324.

327, 330, 332, 377.

Symkam, John, 310.
Symons, Elizabeth, 377.
Symons, Solomon, 377.
Symons, Solomon, Jr., 877.
Sympkam, Maritie, 341.
Sympkam, Peter, 152, 341.

Tallman, John, 266, 440.

Tanner, John, 4G6.

Tanner, Nicholas, 2, 466.

Tan Pitts, N. Y. City, 232, 323.

Tarry town, N. Y., 373.

Tatham, John, 2^-3.

Taylor, Abigail, 379.

Taylor, Abraham, 404.

Taylor, Andrew, 295.

Taylor, Edward, 191 , 199.

Taylor, Ephriam, 289, 313.

Taylor, George, 1.51.

Taylor, Henry, 26, 28, 403, 4:43. 405.

Taylor, John, 94.

Taylor, Joseph, 116, 425, 447.

Taylor, Mary, 1 16.

Taylor, Matthew, 151.

Taylor, Nicholas, 62.

Taylor, Samuel, 95, 151, 270.

Teiier, Christina le, 17.

Teller, An drees, 441.

TeUer, Andrew, 103, 103, 293, 353.

Teller, Andrew, Jr. , 98, 353.

Teller, Andries, 352, 3.53.

Teller, Andries, Jr., 352.

Teller, Anna M., 102, 276, .301.

Teller, Caspar, 103.

Teller, Christina, 375, 276, 301.

Teller, Helena, 102, 188, 4.55.

Teller, Islay, 391.

Teller, Jacob, 102, 275, 276, 301.

Teller, Janackie, 335.

Teller, Janeke, 102.

Teller, Margaret, 352, 3.53.

Teller, Maria, 348.

Teller, Mary, 102, 103, 321, 335, 336.

Teller, Oliver, 3.53.

Teller, Sophia, 352, 3.53.

Teller, Susannah, 335.

Teller, William, 79, 103, 103, 188, 226,

227, 236, 256, 331, 335, 352, 353, 355,

359, 406, 4.55.
Teller, William, Jr., 102, 276.
Ten Broeck, Dirck W., 132.
Ten Broeck, Hendrick, 424.
Ten Broeck, Hendrick W., 247, 473.
Ten Broeck, Morice, 144.
Ten Broeck, Wessel, 143.
Ten Eyck, Altie, 394.
Ten Eyck, Coenradt, 10, 143, 144.
Ten Eyck, Coenradt, Jr., 143, 144.
Ten Eyck, Conrad, 21.
Ten Eyck, Dirck, 143, 144, 209, 311, 315,

316. 342, 368.
Ten Eyck, Ht ndrick, 143, 144.
Ten Eyck, Jacob, 144.
Ten Eyck, Maria, 144.
Ten Eyck, Matthias, 143, 144.
Ten Eyck, Morice, 144.
Ten Eyck, Tobias, 143, 144, 394.

INDEX.

513

Tenix, Sarah, 210.

Terbout, John, 310.

Terhunen, Jan, 409, 445.

Terry, Abigail, 35, 36.

Terry, Capfc. Christopher, 205.

Terry, Daniel, 25, 26.

Terry, Elizabeth, 25.

Terry, Frances, 205.

Terry, Gersham, 36, 434.

Terry, John, 36, 205, 206, 211.

Terry, Mary, 25.

Terry, Nathaniel, 36.

Terry, Richard, 5, 35.

Terry, Richard, Jr., 36.

Terry, Robert, 13, 15.

Terry, Ruth, 25.

Terry, Samuel, 36.

Terry, Sarah, 205.

Terry, Thomas, 5, 25, 36, 38, 327, 434.

Terry, Thomas, Jr., 2.5.

Terry's Point. L. I., 108.

Tessemaker, Abraham. 326, 327, 423.

Tennis, Hillegarde, 423.

Teunisen, Arent, 107.

Teunisen, Dirck, 108, 165.

Teunisen, Susannah, 107.

Teunisen, Weyntie, 107.

Tews Neck, L. I. , 108.

Thauvett, Mary S., 399.

Thauvett, Peter, 399.

Thaxter, Joseph, 405.

Thaxter, Mary, 405.

Theal, Joseph, 409.

Theobald, John, 196, 240, 262.

Theunisen, Ariante, 467.

Theunisen, Dirck, 467.

Thibon, Jaoob, 358, 3.59, 460.

Thomas, Capt. Charles, 302.

Thomas, Jeanne, 89.

Thomas, Johanes, 429.

Thomas. John, 401, 441.

Thomas, Josyntie, 350, 471.

Thommasen, John, 10.

Thomaston, Mr., 54.

Thompson, Gabriel, 235, 258, 365, 311.

Thompson. John, 20, 234.

Thong, Walter, 406, 450.

Thombill, Thomas, 202.

Thome, Eliza, 368.

Thome, Hannah, 323, 405, 440.

Thome, Jonathan, 443.

Thome, Joseph, 15.

Thome, Margaret, 440.

Thome, Mary, 440.

Thome, Phebe, 328, 440.

Thome, Richard, 328, 440.

Thome, Winifred, 440.

Thomhill, Thomas, 390.

Thorold. Ann, 393.

Thorold, George, 391.

Thorpe. Thomas, 51.

Throckmorton, Alice, 160, 184, 185.

Throckmorton, Deliverence, 185.

Throckmorton, Job, 185.

Throckmorton, John, 160, 184, 18.5.

Throckmorton, Joseph, 160, 184, 185,
386.

Throckmorton, Joseph, Jr., 160, 185.

Throckmorton, Mr., 81.

Throckmorton, Patience, 18.5.

Throckmorton, Rebecca, 185.

Throckmorton, Sarah, 185.

Throgmorton, Ellice, 369.

Throppe, Peter, 3.

Thurber, John, 85.

Thurston, Joseph, 34, 397.

Tiddman, Thomas, 8.

Tiebout, Jan, 183, 418, 419.

Tiebout, John, 471.

Tillier, William, 368.

Tillon, John, 53.

Tillyer, William, 387, 388.

Tilton, John, 53.

TUton, John, Jr. , 299.

Tilyer, William, 445.

Tindall, Margaret, ISO.

Tindall, Richard, 180.

Tiner, Roger, 466.

Tinker, Elizabeth, 248.

Tinker, Mary, 248.

Tinker, Richard, 348.

Tinton, N. J. , iron works, 181 , 182.

Tippetts, George, 35.

Tippetts, Mehitabel, 34.

Titus, Abial, 65.

Titus, Content, 65, 101, 169,306, 383.

Titus, Edmund, 65.

Titus, Hannah, 65.

Titus, John. 65.

Titus, Samuel, 18, 19, 65.

Titus, Susannah, 65.

Toe, Margaret, 38.

Tolner, John, 410.

Tolspidle, England, 466.

Tom, WilUam, 28, 62.

Tommasen, John, 10.

Tompkins, Anne, 473.

Tompkins, Elizabeth, 471, 473.

Tompkins, John, 135, 471.

Tompkins, Marv, 473.

Tompkins, Nathaniel, 63, 471, 472.

Tompkins, Rebecca, 473.

Tooker, Mr., 128, 129.

Tooker, William, 194.

Toose, Michael, 304.

Toovey, John, 75, 76.

Topping, Daniel. 437.

Topping. Elnathan, 116.

Topping, Hannah, 111. 460.

Topping, Jeremiah. 460.

Topping, John, 19, 114.

Topping, Thomas, 19, 43, 111, 312, 325,
326.

Torrs, Class A., 280, 281.

Tortugas Island, 3.

Totens, Elizabeth, 443.

Totens, Mary. 443.

Totens, Patience. 443.

Tothill, Edward. 414.

Tothill, Hyla, 414.

Tothill. James. 459.

Tothill, Janettie. 414.

Tothill. Jeremiah, 103, 127, 178, 813,
313, 317, 318, 330, 414, 415.

614

INDEX.

Tothill, Mary, 414.

Touse, Michael, 255.

Townley, Richard, 184, 185.

Townsend, Alice, 473.

Townsend, Elizabeth, 12, 106.

Townsend, Esther, 432.

Townsend, Hannah, 432.

Townsend, Henry, 106, 423, 482.

Townsend, Jacob, 106.

Townsend, James, 106, 473.

Townsend, Job, 473.

Townsend, John, 106, 192, 251, 298, 818,

338, 385, 428, 431, 432.
Townsend, John B., 28.
Townsend, Mary, 28, 88.
Townsend, Mordecai, 28.
Townsend, Richard, 12, 816.
Townsend, Roger, 28, 38.
Townsend, Thomas, 28, 122.
Trail, Waliort, 312.
Travin, Richard, 291.
Treadwell, Hannah, 326.
Treadwell, John, 126, 156, 326, 420, 431,

470.
Tredwell, Hannah, 326, 421.
Tregona, Henry, 360.
Trent, Holland, 66.
Trevalle, Hannah, 110.
Trinity Church, N. Y. City, 101, 286,

339.
Troublesome, L. I., 49.
Trubelcall, France, 89.
Truman, Susanah, 451.
Tucker, John, 33.
Tudor, John, 109, 117, 198, 238, 254, 281,

302, 310, 356, 431.
Tunisen, Ariante, 212.
Tunisen, Dirck, 212.
Tunnell, Nathaniel, 61.
Turford, Theophilus, 92, 137.
Turk, Anthony J., 25.
Turner, Daniel, 403, 417.
Turner, Daniel, Jr., 417.
Turner, Laurence, 9.
Turner, Margaret, 417.
Turner, Martha, 9, 417.
Turner, Mary, 417.
Turner, Rebecca, 417.
Turner, William, 416.
Turneur, Jacob, 419.
Turpe, Jacob, Jr., 358.
Tyler, Matthew, 63.
Tyndall, Deborah, 203, 208, 273, 282.
Tyndall, Frances, 273.
Tyndall, Thomas, 203, 208, 273, 283.
Tymans, Elsie, 60.
Tuthill, John, 166.
Tuttle, John, 112, 130.

Ulster County, N. Y., 150, 192, 197, 264,

441.
Underbill, Ann, 335.
Underbill, Elizabeth, 81.
Underbill, Humphrey, 141, 199.
Underbill, John, 31, 184.
Underbill, Mary, 141.
Unity, ship, 178, 303, 304, 871.

Urquehart, Rev. William, 389, 390, 393,

401.
Utrecht, Holland, 297, 355.

Valentine, Richard, 23.

Valleau, Stephen, 197, 198.

Van Allen, Mary, 103.

Vanbaal, Henry, 4.56.

Van Bomell, Aeltie, 231.

Van Bomell, Amifcie, 220, 221.

Van Bomell, Cornelius, 221.

Van Bomell, Elizabeth, 221.

Van Bomell, Hendrick, 60.

Van Bomell, John H. 220.

Van Bomell, Lyndert, 231.

Van Bomell, Patrestie, 221.

Van Bommell, Amitie, 235.

Van Bommell, Hendrick, 24.

Van Bommell, Jan H., 21, 285.

Van Borkelow, Herman, 468.

Van Borsum, Anne, 120, 121, 225, 226.

Van Borsum, Barent, 358.

Van Borsum, Cornelius, 120, 123, 225,

226, 247, 436, 474.
Van Borsum, Egbert, 486.
Van Borsum, Gritie, 357.
Van Borsum, Hendrick, 836, 358, 474.
Van Borsum, Henry, 247, 256, 436.
Van Borsum, Margaret, 314.
Van Borsum, Margareta, 357.
Van Borsum, Mary, 436.
Van Borsum, Sarah. 121, 225.
Van Borsum, Timon, 60, 121, 256, 314,

857, 389, 486, 474.

— See Van Bursum.
Van Brommell, Jan H., 30.
Van Brestede, John J., 218.
Van Biugh, Catharine, 89, 93.
Van Brugh, D. , 446.
Van Brugh, Johanes, 12, 46, 47, 48, 60,

61, 89, 93, 139, 140, 141, 194, 195, 204,

266.
Van Brugh, Johanes, Jr. , 90, 94.
Van Brugh, Mary, 61.
Van Brugh, Peter, 89, 90, 94, 365, 439.
Van Brugh, Sarah, 365.
Van Brunt, Cornelius, 447.
Van Brunt, Joost, 447.
Van Bulderen, Gertrude, 109.
Van Bursum, 247, 474,
Van Bursum, Cornells, 247, 474.
Van Bursum, Egbert, 247, 256, 474.
Van Bursum, Hendrick, 336, 474.
Van Bursum, Henry, 247, 256.
Van Bursum, Margaret, 256.
Van Bursum, Maria, 247, 256, 474.
Van Bursum, Timon, 256, 474.
Van Carstrant, Anatje, 878.
Van Carstrant, Jacob, 378.
Van Carstrant, Jacob, Jr., 378.
Van Cleef, Jan, 231.
Van Clem, John, .57.
Van Clyff, Cornelia, 212.
Van Clyffe, Dirck, 183.

— See Van der ClyfFe.
Van Cortlandt, Ann, 98, 359.
Van Cortlandt, Anna M., 349.

INDEX.

516

Van Cortlandt, Cornelia, 98.

Van Cortlandt, Elizabeth, 98.

Van Cortlandt, Eva, 372, 373.

Van Cortlandt, Gertrude, 98, 359.

Van Cortlandt, Jacob, 95.

Van Cortlandt, Jacobus, 85, 98, 103,

352, 353, 372, 373, 443.
Van Cortlandt, Johanes, 98, 295, 349,

359.
Van Cortlandt, John, 414.
Van Cortlandt, Katharine, 98.
Van Cortlandt, Margaret, 98.
Van Cortlandt, Mary, 98.
Van Cortlandt, Oliver, 98.
Van Cortlandt, Olof, 373.
Van Cortlandt, Olof S., 219.
Van Cortlandt, Philip, 98, 373.
Van Cortlandt, Stephanas, 9, 91, 98, 138,

152, 166. 192, 196, 269, 271, 272. 274.
Van Cortlandt, Stephen, 98, 168, 177,

198, 212, 26S, 285, 289, 293, 300, 470.
Van Cortracht, Cornelius, 415.
Van Cortracht, Cretie, 41J>.
Van Cowenhoven, Jacob, 163, 164
Van Cowenhoven, Johanes, 155, 163, 164,

213, 253.
Van Cowenhoven, Sarah, 163.
Van Curlaer. Benony, 152.
Van Dam, Rip, 98, 196, 202, 204, 229,

230, 326, 343, 406, 440, 459.
Vandenburgh, Henry. 246.
Vandenburgh, Mariana, 246.
Vanderbeck, Abraham, 4."5.
Vanderbeck, Anna M., 435.
Vanderbeck, Burger, 435.
Vanderbeck, Catharine, 329, 435.
Vanderbeck, Conradus, 435.
Vanderbeck, Conradus, Jr , 435.
Vanderbeck, Cornells. 329.
Vanderbeck, Elsie, 435.
Vanderbeck, Isaac, 435.
Vanderbeck, Jacob, 4:^5.
Vanderbeck, Jan, 424.
Vanderbeck, John, 435.
Vanderbeck, Paulus, 435.
Vanderbergh, Cornells, 136, 167.
Vanderbergh, Dirck, 269, 270.
Vanderburgh, Cornelius, 280.
Vanderburgh, Hendrick J., 246.
Vanderbusch, Cornelius, 208.
Van der Cliffe, Geesie, 236, 237, 279.
Van der Cliffe, Katharine, 236.
Van der Clyffe, Cornelia, 212.
Van der Clyffe, Dirck, 166, 212, 236,

237 279.
Van der Clyff, John D., 237.
Van der Clyff. Maria, 237.
Vandergriff, Paulus L., 12.
Vandergrift, Christian, 104.
Vanderhave, Cornells, 362.
Vanderhave, Elizabeth, 362.
Vanderheuile, Abraham, 368, 369.
Vanderheuile, Catharine, 369.
Vanderheuile, Elizabeth, 369.
Vanderheuile, Femitie, 369.
Vanderheuile, Hendrick, 369.
Vanderheuile, Johanes, 369.

Vanderheuile, Maria, 369.
Vanderhoorne, Cornelius, 310.
Vanderhoorue, Elizabeth, 310.
Vanderhuys, Solomon, 339.
Vanderkuyl, Cornelius, 436.
Vanderkuyl, Elizabeth, 436.
Vanderkuyl, Mary, 436.
Vanderkuyl, Neeftie, 436.
Vanderliphorst, Elizabeth, 217.
Vandermulin, Frans J., 357.
Vandermulin, John, 357.
Vandermulin, Katharine, 357.
Vanderpool, Cornells, 110.
Vanderpool, Elizabeth, 102.
Vanderpool, Hannah. 219.
Vanderpool, Mary, 308.
Vandersluys, Emmerantie, 154.
Vanderslyck, John, 331.
Vanderspiegel , Hendrick, 369.
Vanderspiegel, Jacobus, 230, 394.
Vanderspiegel, Johanes, 369.
Vanderspiegel, Laurence, 10
Vanderspiegel, Maria, 369.
Vanderveen, Cornelius, 60.
Vanderveen, Elizabeth, 473.
Vanderveen, Margaretta, 60, 61.
Vanderveen, Peter C. , 60.
Vanderveen, Timothy, 60.
Vandervliet, Dirck J. , 92.
Van der Weyde, Kathrina A., 273.
Vanderwoert, Joris A., 141.
Vandewater, Abraham, 368, 436.
Vandewater, Albertus, 99.
Vandewater, Angeltie, 357.
Vandewater, Anne, 133.
Vandewater, Dirck J., 133.
Vandewater, Evert. 473.
Vandewater, Henrica, 473.
Vandewater, Jacobus, 35, 162, 231, 233,

Vandewater, Johanes, Jr., 357.

Vandewater, Peter, 1-33, 473.

Vandewater, Peternell, 99,

Van Duyckhings, John, 239.

Van Du3-n, Abraham, 423.

Van Duyn, Ashe, 423.

Van Duyn, Cornelius, 423, 424.

Van Duvn, Denyse, 423.

Van Duyn. Gerritt, 325, 423.

V^an Duyn, Jackominie, 423.

Vandyes. Jan Tommasen, 10.

Van Dvck. John, 210, 231, 232.

Van Dycke, Magdalena, 272, 379.

Van Dj'ke. Aliace, 3.56.

Van Dyke, Elizabeth, 3.56.

Van Dyke, Franz., 401.

Van Dyke, JanT,, 468.

Van Ecklen, Jacobus, 103.

Van Ekelen, Johans, 231, 261, 277.

Van Elpenden, Adrian, 110.

Van Exween. Cornells, 214.

Van Exween, Effie, 214.

Van Exween. Gerrit C, 214.

Van Exween, Wyntie, 214.

Van Feurden, Henry, 163.

Van Feurden, Hendiick, 153, 155.

Van Flentburg, Barent, 214.

516

INDEX.

Van Gee, John, 72.

Van Gelder, Abraham, 315.

Van Gelder, Affie, 298.

Van Gelder, Johanes, 90, 298, 311.

Van Gelder, John, 297.

Van Gezel, Jacob, 162.

Van Gierson, Johanes, 208.

Van Giesem, Aeltie, 161.

Van Giesem, Johanes, 161.

Van Giesen, John, 344.

Van Hartenburgh, Tryntie J. , 233.

Van Heyninge, Claas J. , 358.

Van Heyninge, Geesie, 358.

Vanhoel, Evert, 385.

Van Hook, Anetje, 227.

Van Hook, Ernst, 197.

Van Hook, Evert, 234, 273, 456.

Van Hook, Harmcie, 197.

Van Hook, Isaac, 227.

Van Hoorn, Anna M. , 213.

Van Hoorn, Cornelius J., 213.

Van Hoorn, Gerrit, 95.

Van Hoorn, Jan, 378, 435.

Van Hoorn, Johanes, 213.

Van Hoorn, John, 213.

Van Horn, Affie, 2.54.

Van Home, Gerritt, 4.53.

Van Home, John, 453.

Van Horner, Garrett, .392.

Van Huys, Anke J., 294.

Van Imbrugh, G., 269.

Van Imburgh, Garritt, 310.

Van Imburgh, Guysbert, 235, 310.

Van Inbrough, Garrit, 91.

Van Inburgh, G., 360.

Van Inburgh, Guysbert, 341.

Van Laer, Isaac, 311.

Van Layer, Gulian, 28.

Vanlawven, John H. , 400.

Van Ness, William H., 147.

Van Niewenhuysen, Elizabeth, 450.

Van Niewenhuysen, Maurits, 4.50.

Van Niewenhuysen, William, 419, 450.

Van Niewenhusen, WilheJ minus, 356.

— See Niewenhuysen.
Van Oblinus, Joost, 49.
Vanoosten, Aeltie C. , 366.
Vanoosten, Jacob, C, 366.
Van Pelt, Anthony, 231.
Van Popendorf, Adrian G., 66, 133.
Vanquelon, Jane, 381.
Vanquelon, Robert, 381.
Van Reegnan, Hendrick H., 109.
Van Rensselaer, Alida, 68.
Van Rensselaer, Ann, 145, 146.
Van Rensselaer, Catharine, 90, 94.
Van Rensselaer, Eleanor, 58.
Van Rensselaer, Hendrick, 146.
Van Rensselaer, Henry, 90, 94.
Van Rensselaer, Jeremiah, 190.
Van Rensselaer, Jeremias, 146, 147.
Van Rensselaer, John B., 146, 147.
Van Renssalaer, Kilian, 145, 146.
Van Rensselaer, Maria, 190.
Van Rensselaer, Nellie M., 146.
Van Rensselaer, Nicholas, 58, 68.
Van Rensselaer, Richard, 146.

Van Rollegon, Anna, 233.

Van Rollegon, Gertrude, 233.

Van Rollegon, Jacobus, 233, 234.

Van Rollegon, Jan J., 233, 234.

Van Rollegon, Johanes, 233.

Van Rollegon, Maria, 233.

Van Rollegon, Tryntie J., 234.

Van Rovenstein, Nicholas G. , 233.

Van Ruyven, Cornells, 79.

Van Sant, John, 802.

Vansant, Stoeffel, 366.

Van Schaack, Adrian, 97, 98, 474.

Van Schaack, Ari, 474.

Van Schaack, Belitie, 474.

Van Schaack, Cornelia, 474.

Van Schaack, Dina, 474.

Van Schaack, Elizabeth, 474.

Van Schaack, Idye, 474.

Van Schaack, Rebecca, 474.

Van Schaick, Elizabeth, 132.

Van Schaick, Margaret, 314.

Van Schaick, S5'brant, 132.

Van Schayck, Anthony, 452, 461.

Van Schayk, Anna, 348.

Van Schayk, Anna M., 849.

Van Schayk, Catherine, 349.

Van Schayk, GerityeD., 349.

Van Schayk, Levinus, 348, 349.

Van Schayk, Margaretta, 349.

Van Seriton, Duzell, 95.

Van Sickelen, Ferdinandus, 453.

Van Sickelen, Jennettie, 453.

Van Sickelen, Reynier, 453.

Van Sluys, Flanders, 468.

Vansomer, Stephen, 464.

Van Sutphen, Abraham, 447.

Van Sutphen, Dirck, 447.

Van Sutphen, Dirck, Jr. ,447.

Van Sutphen, Dirck J., 295.

Van Sutphen, Elsie, 447.

Van Sutphen, Elizabeth, 447.

Van Sutphen, Green tie, 447.

Van Sutphen, Hendricks, 447.

Van Sutphen, Isaac, 447.

Van Sutphen, Jacob, 447.

Van Sutphen, Jan, 447.

Van Sutphen, Lysbett T., 29.5.

Van Swieton, Ouzell, 266, 334, 350.

Van Thienhovcn, Cornelius, 221.

Van Thienhoven, Januette. 221, 230.

Van Thienhoven, Lucas, 221 , 222, 223,

230, 247, 4.57.
Van Tienhoven, Lucas, 155.
Van Tienhoven, Rachel, 1.54.
Van Tilborough, John, 315.
Van Tilborough, Margaret, 315.
Van Tright, Gerritt, 42.
Van Tuyl, Cornelius J. , 306.
Van Tuyl, Elizabeth, 243.
Van Tuyl, Gerritt, J., 306.
Van Tuyl, Gertrude. J. , 166, 306.
Van Tuyl, Jan O. , 306.
Van T wilier, Petronella, 147.
Van Varick, Cornelia, 260.
Van Varick, Jan, 336.
Van Varick, Joanna, 260.
Van Varick, John, 261.

INDEX.

517

Van Varick, Margaret, 343, 2C0, 261,

271.
Van Varick, Marinus, 260.
Van Varick, Rev. Rudolphus, 242, 243,

260, 261, 271, 272.
Van Varick, Rudolphus, Jr., 260.
Van Varick, Sarah, 261.
Van Vendon, Sarah, 97.
Van Virden, Hendrick J., 144.
Van Vlecq, Abraham, 253, 450.
Van Vlecq, Cataline, 253.
Van Vlecq, Cornelia, 253.
Van Vlecq, Hester. 253.
Van Vlecq, Isaac, 246, 252, 254.
Van Vlecq, James, 252.
Van Vlecq, Katharine, 272.
Van Vlecq, Magdalena, 253.
Van Vlecq, Maria, 253.
Van Voorsom, Cornelias, 4-59.
Van Vorst, Johanes, 300, 355.
Van Wyck, Johanes. 441.
Van Wyck, Theodorus, 322.
Van Zandt, John, 229.
Varick. See Van Varick.
Varlet, Mary, 336.
Vaughton, Mrs., 414.
Vaughton, Susannah, 386.
Vedder, John, 349.
Vedder, Mary, 449.
Veale, John, 3.5.
Veenvas, Christian, 335.
Veenvas, Daniel, 222, 224.
Veenvos, Christina. 222. 257.
Veenvos, Daniel, 191, 233, 257.
Veenvos, Jacob, 2.57.
Veille, Cornelius, 218, 338.
VeUle, Geritt. 314. 338.
Verbeck, C. J., 467.
Verbeck, John, 110.
Vergereau, Mr., 253.
Verhulst. Jacob, 228, 229.
• Vermeuile, Adrian, 377.
Vermilye, Johans, 182.
Verplauck, Anna, 168.
Verplanck, Arientie, 306, 307, 417.
Verplanck, Gulian, 28, 29, 91, 168, 307,
Verplanck, Hannah. 307.
Verplanck, Henrica. 168, 307.
Verplanck, Isaac, 154.
Verplanck, Jacobus. 91, 274, 341, 348.
Verplanck, Mrs., 441.
Verplanck, Margaret, 91.
Verplanck, Maria, 154, 307.
Verplanck, PhOip. 91.
Verplanck, Samuel, 168. 246, 306, 307.
Vesey, Rev. William, 100, 101, 286, 287,

361, 362, 393, 401, 409, 431.
Vickree, David, 53.
Vickree. Joan. 53.
Vielie. Cornelius. 218. 338, 389.
Viell. Johanes. 3.55.
Vielie, Garett, 314, 338.
VieUers. Cornelius, 218.
Viellie, David, 381.
Vigne, Jan, 457.
Vigne, John, 154, 155.
Vignon, N. , 406.

Villeat, David, 318.

Vincent, Esther, 337.

Vincent, Francis, 91, 337, ■ilb.

Vincent, I., 95.

Vincent, Jan, 271.

Vincent, John, 67, 121, 240, 337, 415.

Vincent, Magdalen, 97.

Vincent, Magdalena, 336.

Vincent, Susannah, 415.

Vinge, J., 474.

Vinge, Jan, 190, 218, 222, 223, 247.

Vinge, John, 154, 155.

Virginia, 24, 28, 61.

Visboom, Engeltie, 260, 261.

Visboom. Margaretta, 243.

Visser, Claes W.. 154.

Vittrey, Lewis, 35.

Vittrey, Mehitabel, 35.

Vliett, Gertruy. 418.

Vliett, Hendrick, 418.

Vliett, John, 418.

Vliett, Marya, 418.

Vliett, Tryntie, 418.

Voorman, Adam, 141.

Wabley, Thomas, 181. _

Waertman, Anatie, 295.

Waertman, Dirck J. , 295.

Wake, Elizabeth, 348.

Wake, Capt. John, 348.

Waldron, Johanes, 377.

Waldron, Resolved, 83.

Waldron, Ruth. 377.

Waldron, William, 342.

Walens, Ariente, 312, 467.

Wales, 351.

Walgrave, George, 147.

Walker, Jacob, 265.

Wallings, Anetje, 165.

Wallis, Adam, 199.

Walsh, Richard, .54, 63.

Walter, Robert, 418.

Walters, Edward, 34, 65, 123.

Walters, Robert, 100, 153, 188, 276.

Walton, Thomas, 80, 193, 195, 198.

Walton, WiUiam, 294.

Wampum, decree and order respecting

the theft of, 75; value of, 104, 313,

350, 465.
Wamsley, Ferdinand, 317.
"Wamsley, Ferdinando, 369. ,
Wandel, Abraham, 414.
Wandell. Anne, 21.
Wandell. Audry, 156, 157, 183.
Wandell, Thomas, 21, 156, 183.
Warcopp, England, 137.
Ward, John, 372, 464.
Ward, Richard, 403.
Ward, William, 57.
Wardrappe, Alexander, 29.
Ware, Dr. Jacob. 204.
Waring, Richard. 51 .
Washburn, Eunice, 427.
Washburn, John, 241, 242.
Water Gate, N Y. City, 124.
Waters, Anthony, 8, 10, 13, 20, 21, 23,

29, 396, 397.

518

INDEX.

Waters, David, 399.

Waters, Edward, o7.

Waters, Rachel, 29.

Watervliet, N. Y., U6, 147.

Watkins, John, 86.

Watkins, Joseph, o79.

Watshogue, L. I., 437.

Watson, Benjamin, 205.

Watt, Elias, 3.

Watts, John, 300.

Watts, Robert, 431.

Weale, Thomas, 73, 74, 75, 78.

Weaver, Thomas, 100.

Webber, Wolfert, 164.

Webly, Walter, 65.

Weekes, Thomas, 93.

Weeks, Daniel, 279.

Weeks, Ezekiel, 385.

Weeks, Henry, 431.

Weeks, Joseph, 133.

Weekstein, John, 203.

Weekstein, Sarah, 203.

Welch, William, 248.

Welham, Margaret, 20.

Welraan, Jonathan, 135.

Wells, Joshua, 438.

Wells, ISIr., 138.

Wells, Mary, 30.

Wendell, John, 133.

Wendell, Ephraim, 4.50.

Wendell, Johanes, 66, 68.

Wendell, Capt. John, 179.

Wenham, Thomas, 286, 305, 309, 831,

333, 338, 3:29, 331, 332, 404, 405, 443,

445, 446, 447.
Wentworth, Susannah, 211.
Wessels, Aeltie, 301.
Wessels, Anna, 3.50, 3.56.
Wessels, Antie, 349.
Wessels, Christiana, 301.
Wessels, Deborah, 349, 356.
Wessels, Dirck, 441.
Wessels, Elizabeth, 349.
Wessels, Evert, 247.
Wessels, Francentie, 93.
Wessels, Francis, 309.
Wessels, Gerardus, 301.
Wessels, Gertruyd, 301.
Wessels, Harmanus, 441.
Wessels, Hertman, 165, 166, 306, 468.
Wessels, Hendrica, 168.
Wessels, Hermanns, 10.
Wessels, Janicke, 349.
Wessels, Jannetie, 347.
Wessels, Johanes, 350.
Wessels, John, 93, 148.
Wessels, Josyntie, 350.
Wessels, Laurence, 473.
Wessels, Maria, 301, 350.
Wessels, Peter, 314, 349, 350, 356.
Wessels, UfFram, 8.
Wessels, Warner, 108, 141, 165, 284, 385,

349, 356, 441.
Wessels, Wessel, 350.
West, Anne, 233, 335.
West, John, 63, 65, 144, 166, 167, 168,

170, 235, 280.

West, Joseph, 101, 186.

West, William, 186.

Westchester, N. Y., 4, 9, 11-13, 24, 28,
34, 38, 63, 64, 65, 67, 93, 100, 108, 109,
120, 123, 133, 130, 134, 144, 145, 182,
184, 198, 215, 316, 236, 248, 249, 256,
276, 287, 315, 370, 371, 373, 403, 417,
433, 440, 451, 457 ; induction of rector
in the parish of, 360.

Westells, David, 48.

Westerhout, Cathalina, 341.

Westerhout, Jacob, 341.

Westerhout, Jeremias, 310, 341, 353.

West Farms, N. Y. , 93, 454.

Westfield, Mass., 191.

Westfield, Ralph, 80.

West India Company, 83.

West Indies, 30.

Wetherby, James, 290.

Wey, John, 93.

Whale Neck, L. I., 1.59.

Wharton, Anue, 335.

Wharton, Mary, 63.

Wharton, Robert, 332, 235.

Wharton, Walter, 62.

Whealer, Sir Charles, 21.

Whearly, Abraham, 108.

Wheate, Samuel, 4.

Wheeler, Stephen, 379.

Whipping Post, N. Y. City, 78.

White, Abigail, 431.

White, Anne, 431.

White, Capt. Daniel, 243.

White, Edward, 184, 298, 318, 385, 431.

White, Elizabeth, 11, 19, 283.

White, Hannah, 19.

White, James, 19.

White, John, 19, 283.

White, John, Jr., 19.

White, Joseph, 431.

White, Judith, 431.

White, Justice, 379.

White, Martha, 431.

White, Mary, 11,184,431.

White, Nathaniel, 11.

White, Peter, 283, 333, 439.

White, Robert, 383, 336, 373, 431, 455.

White, Robert, Jr., 283.

White, Simon, 431.

White, WilUam, 61, 389.

Whitehead, Abigail, 396, 397.

Whitehead, Amy, 397, 398.

Whitehead, Catherine, 398.

Whitehead, Daniel, 9, 93, 107, 396, 397,
398, 470.

Whitehead, Deborah, 396, 397.

Whitehead, Elizabeth, 397.

Whitehead, Jonathan, 396, 398.

Whitehead, Justice, 266.

Whitehead, Mary, 397, 398.

Whitehead, Thomas, 396, 397.

Whitestone, L. I., 108.

Whitford, John, 234, 235.

Whiting, Rev. John, 345.

Whitman, Nathan, 64, 330.

Whitman, Nathaniel, 404.

Whitman, Sarah, 64, 466.

INDEX.

519

Whitney, William, o81.

Whittier, Abraham, 412.

Whvt, Nathaniel, 471.

Wick, Job, 345.

Wick, John, 31-3, 34.5, 346.

Wickapogue, L. I., 120.

Wicke, John. 312.

Wickes, Thomas, 21, 57.

Wickingham. John, 433.

Wickingham, Susannah, 433.

Wickingham, Thomas, 433.

Wickingham, Thomas, Jr., 433.

Wicks, Elizabeth, 22.

Wicks, John, 22.

Wicks, Martha, 22.

Wicks, ]Mary, 22.

Wicks, Rebecca, 22.

Wicks, Sarah. 22.

Wicks, Thomas, 21, 57.

Wicks, Thomas. Jr., 22.

Wickware, John, 472.

Wigot, Anthony, 202.

Wilkins, Ann, 299.

Wilkins, Eleanor, 299.

Wilkins, Francis, 61.

Wilkins, John, 322.

Wilkins, Martha, 298, 299.

Wilkins, Obadiah, 298, 299.

Wilkins, Rebecca, 299.

WUkins, Sarah, 376.

Wilkins, Thomason, 322.

Wilkins, William, 299

VVillensen. William, 454.

Willett, Abigail, 387.

Willett, Edward, 432.

Willett, Elbert, 432.

Willett, James, 4.

Willett, Johana, 432.

Willett, John, 62.

Willett, Margaret, 432.

Willett, Mary, 286.

Willett, Richard, 286, 316, 327, 365, 379,

.887, 416, 450.
Willett, Sarah, 237, 262.
Willett, Thomas, 118, 237, 256, 375, 376,

393, 409, 465.
Willett, Capt. Thomas, 57, 433.
Willett, Col. Thomas, 242, 313, 381.
Willett, William, 362, 433.
WUletts, Abigail, 319.
Willetts, Hope, 316.
Willets, Richard, 319.
Willets, William, 316, 319.
William, ship, 82.
William and Thomas, ship, 327.
Williams, Abraham, 220.
Williams, Anna C. , 203.
Williams, Anna K., 208.
Williams, Ebenezer, 351.
Williams, Helena, 236.
Williams, Hendrick, 31, 48, 170, 237.
Williams, Hope, 118.
Williams, James, 115.
Williams, John, 7, 25, 118, 152, 203, 208,

362, 403.
Williams, Joseph, 7.
Williams, Mr., 32.

Williams, Mary, 100.

Williams, Michael, 7.

Williams, Obadiah, 466.

Williams, Richard, 65, 72.

Williams, Robert, 117, 118, 122.

Williams, Robert, Jr., 118.

Williams, Sarah, 118.

Williams, Tamasen, 404.

Williams, Thomas, 93, 121, 276, 451, 470.

Williamsburg, Va. , 433.

Williamse, Reynier, 10.

Williamson, Reynier, 107.

Williamson, Susannah, 107.

Williamson, William, 299.

Williard, Antie A., 231.

Willimse, Floras, 463.

Willingham, , 308.

Willis, Hope. 377.

Willis, James, 115.

Willis, Rachel, 222.

Willis, Richard, 184.

Willis, William, 384.

Wills, Joan, 109.

Wills, Samuel, 109.

Willson, Catharine, 115, 124.

Willson, Ebenezer, 287.

Willson, Samuel, 244.

Willson, William, 115.

Willson, William, Jr., 124.

Wilman, Isaac, 113, 116.

Wilson, Ebenezer, 164, 393, 415, 429, 440.

Wilson, John, 396.

Wilson, Samuel, 92.

Wilson, WUliam, 331.

Winder, John, 32, 43, 67.

Winder, Sarah, 32, 67.

Windmill, N. Y. City, 203.

Wine, value of, 311.

Wines, Barnaby, 5.

Wingamworth, N. J., 190.

Wingfield, John, 234.

Winsloe, Joseph. 64.

Winsloe, Sarah, 64.

Winslow, Thomas, 187.

Winter, Bastian de, 56.

Winter, John, 118,

Winter, Mary, 217.

Winter, Timothy, 35,

Winthrop, Adam, 112.

Winthrop, John, 446.

Winthrop, Lucy, 446.

Woertman, Dirck J. , 162, 252.

Woertman, Tunis, 252.

Woglen, John, 4.56.

Woglen, Ury, 456.

Woglum, John, 402.

Woglum, John, Jr., 402.

Woleston, Thomas, 115.

Wolf, AeltieL., 154.

Wolf, Herme de, 154.

Wollford. John, 184.

Wood, Caleb, 22.

Wood, Consider, 13, 34, 37.

Wood, George, 53.

Wood, Jacob, 115.

Wood, Jan, 464.

Wood, John, 411, 412, 474.

520

INDEX.

Wood, Jonas, 18, 345.

Wood, Mary, 115.

Wood, Samuel, 22.

Woodbridge, N. J., 232, 381.

Woodhull, John, 32.

Woodhull, Mr., 32.

Woodhull, Richard, 33.

Woodruff, Alexander, 368.

Woodruff, Anne, 17, 18.

Woodruff, Elizabeth, 17.

Woodruff, John, 17, 18, 44.

Woodruff, John, Jr., 17, 18.

Woods, Consider, 13, 34, 37.

Woods, Jonathan, 109.

Wooley, Anne, 17.

Wooley, John, 427.

Wooley, Robert, 22.

Woolf, Christian, 17.

Woolstoncraft, John, 75, 76.

Woolly, Charles, 348, 388.

Worden, Thomas, 406.

Worham, John, 100.

Worth, William, 449.

Wright, Adam, 106, 473.

Wright, Ann. 105, 121.

Wright, Anthony, 15, 105, 106, 124,

473.
Wright, Caleb, 105, 121, 122.
Wright, Charles, aOO.
Wright, David, 301.
Wright, Edmund, 122.
Wright, Elizabeth, 106, 301.
Wright, George, 301.
Wright, Gideon, 29, 106, 122, 473.
Wright, Hannah, 28, 301.
Wright, Henry, 301.
Wright, Jacob, 431, 473.
Wright, James, 343, 368.
Wright, Job, 106, 300, 38.5.
Wright, John, 106, 122, 300.
Wright, Jonathan. 300.
Wright, Lydia, 106.
Wright, Mary, 106, 301.
Wright, Nicholas, 105, 121.
Wright, Peter, 28,
Wright, Richard, 301.
Wright, Samuel, 301.

Wright, Sarah, 300, 301.
Wyckingham, Thomas, 329.
Wyckoff, Adriane, 445.
Wyckoff, Amke, 44.5.
Wyckoff, Anna, 454.
Wyckoff, Claas, 445, 454.
Wyckoff, Garrett, 444.
Wyckoff, Greetie, 445.
Wyckoff, Grietie, 454.
Wyckoff, Hannah, 454,
Wyckoff, Hendrick, 445.
Wyckoff, Janica, 445.
Wyckoff, Jennettie, 454. 1
Wyckoff, Katharine, 444.
Wyckoff, Marten P., 454.
Wyckoff, Marytie, 445, 454.
Wyckoff, Mayake, 454.
Wyckoff, Peter, 444, 445, 451.
Wyckoff, Sarah, 454.
Wyndes, Barnabas, 26, 36.
Wyndes, Mary, 38.
Wynkoop, Benjamin, 92, 369.
Wynkoop, Femsitie, 369.
Wysquaque Creek, N. Y., 370, 371.

Yates, Dinah, 123.

Yates, Dorothy, 123.

Yates, Francis, 20, 123. •

Yates, John, 123.

Yates, Jonathan, 123.

Yates, Mary, 123.

Yates, Thomas, 433.

Yeats, John, 232.

Yonkers, N. Y., 33,^34, 35; parish

church, 361.
Yorkshire, England, 395.
Youngs, Benjamin, 111, 434.
Youngs, Christopher, 130.
Youngs, Daniel, 292.
Youngs, John, 27, 38, 45, 46, 128, 131,

292, 433.
Youngs, Katharine, 433.
Youngs, Mary, 130, 131, 437.
Youngs, Mercy, 111.
Youngs, Thomas, 292.

Zeoher, Lawrence, 182.

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