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DANIEL PARISH Jr.,
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[The President, Vice-Presidents, Recording Secretary,
Treasurer, and Librarian are members of the Executive
Committee.]ORIGINAL BOOK OF NEW YORK
DEEDS
JANUARY 1st 167* to OCTOBER 19th 1675INTRODUCTION
THIS volume of Collections of the Society
for 1913, the forty-sixth of the series,
contains copies from original manuscripts in
the Archives of the Society, consisting of:
I.	Original Book of New York Deeds, January
1,1673, to October 19,1675. These deeds are not
recorded in the Register’s office of this County.
II.	Miscellaneous Documents relating to the
City of New York and Long Island, 1642 to 1696.
III.	The Melyn Papers, 1640-1699. A small
collection of original manuscripts and contem-
porary copies mainly relating to Staten Island.
A list of the Subscribers to the Publication
Fund and Shareholders by Transfers to Septem-
ber 1st 1914, has been added to this volume.CONTENTS
PAGES
I. Original Book of New York Deeds, Jan. 1,
1673, to Oct. 19, 1675	.	.	.	.	3 to 62
II. Miscellaneous Documents, as follows:
Deed. Gov. Kieft’s grant of land to Jan
Mainje, Sept. 11, 1642 ........ 65
Deed. Gov. Kieft’s grant of land to Jan
Stevensen, July 3, 1643 ....	66
Deed. Gov. Kieft’s grant of land to Jan
Jansen Damen, March 15, 1646 .	.	68
Deed for house and lot, Wilhelm Beeck-
man, Harmen Smeeman and Michiel
Jansz to Jan Eversz Bout, Oct. 10,
1655 ........	69
Deed for land, Abraham Verplanck to
Rev. Johannes Megapolensis, Jan. 21,
1656 ........	71
Deed. Gov. Stuyvesant’s grant of land
to Rutger Joosten [Van Brunt], Jan.
18, 1662 .	............. 72
Deed for land, Rev. Johannes Megapolen-
sis to Cornelius Van Ruyven, March
10, 1663	............................ 74
Deed. Gov. Stuyvesant’s grant of land
to Frans Jansen Van Hooghten, Aug.
1664 ..............................  .	76
Deed for land, Tomas Fredericks to
Abraham Lubbersz, Feb. 12, 1664	.	77
Grant. Gov. Richard Nicolls to Oloff
Stevens, July 8, 1667	.	.	.	.	78
Grant. Gov. Richard Nicolls to Burger
Joris, Dec. 3, 1667 .....
80CONTENTS
PAGES
Deed for a house from James, Duke of
York, to Richard Nicholls, July 5,
1669, and transfer of the same by
Richard Nicholls to Thomas Delavall,
July 6, 1669	.	.	.	.	.	.	81
Thanksgiving Proclamation, June 30,
1674 ...	.	.	.	.	.	83
Extract from the Act of Partition and
Division between the heirs of deceased
Oloff Stevensz, dated June 27, 1684	.	84
Deed. Corporation of the City of New
York to White Timmer, June 1,1687 .	85
Deed for house and lot, Jacobus Van
Cortlandt to Anthony Lispenard, Dec.
27,1689	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	86
Deed. Miles Forster to Christina Veen-
vos, Nov. 23, 1696 ............... 89
III.	Melyn Papers, 1640-1699	.	.	.	.	97 to 138
IY. Subscribers to the Publication Fund and
Shareholders by Transfers .	..	. 141 to 172
V. Index . ..................... . . . . . 173 to 179BOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
JANUARY 1st 167$ to OCTOBER 19th 1675
[Original Endorsed]
“No. A.
Records of Transport Begin in
(1672) and End in 1675.”
[New] Yorke the first of Jannry 1672/73
Did: Simon Jansz Romeyn of this [Citty of] New Yorke
by Vertue of a Transport from the Worshippll Mayor and
Aldermen of this Citty baring Date the 16th Day of Aprill
ao. 1667, and for & in concideration of Certaine sume of
monny to him in hand paid by Maria Tayne Widdow &
Relict of Philip Cassier deceased; Transport and make over
unto the said Maria Tayne a Certaine house and Lott of
ground sctiuate Lying and being wthin this Citty, on the
southside of the markevelt street abutting wth the north-
side uppon the said Street w:th the Eastside uppon the
ground of Jan Evertse Bout, wth the Southside upon the
ground of Jacob Teunisz and wth the Westside uppon the
house and land of Jacob Leendertz; Containing on the
northside six Rod foure and a halfe Rods foot on the East-
side foure rod & one foot and there Running out w:th a
squire of six and one quarter foot; and Running from the
said squire uppon the same Course twoo Rods three & a
Halfe foote, and on the westside five rod three foot and
nine Inches all hollands Land measure; as more at Large
doth appeare by the said Transport Signed by the said
Simon Jansz in the presens of the alderm: Johannes De
Pyster and Secrety Nicolaes Bayard. -	■
-	34
BOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
The 20th of Jann[ry]. -----
Did Jacob Hendriksz Varrevanger Executor of the
Estate of Maria Poulet deceased and atturnie of John
Gerrardy, for and in Concideration of Certaine Sume of
monny—To him the sd. Varrevanger in hand paid by
Hendrik obe of New Yorke, Transport & make over unto
the said Hendrik obe a Certaine peece or tract of Land
Lying and being neare unto helgate uppon Long Island,
betwixt the Land of Jan Van Leyden & the Land of Theunis
Kray, Containing in breadth to the north by the River
Syde Seventie fyve Rod, behinde the Like, In Lenght on
each Syde twoo hundred Rod; amounting in all to about fifty
acres or twentie fyve morgen; w:ch said transport was Signed
by him the said Jacob Varrevanger in the prsenceof the
aldermen Johannis De Pyster & Nicolaes Bayard, Secrett:
On The First day of February 1672 /73 was the The
above mentioned peece of Land and promisses, wth all &
Singuler the appurtenances, thereunto belonging Trans-
ported & made over unto Mr. Thomas Lawrence of Long
Island his heirs & assignes; wch: said transport was signed
by him the said obe in the prsence of the alderm: Johannes
De Pyster & Mee N. Bayard Secretry: --------
Ao. 167f february the 2d-------
on the 4th day of Jannry Did Thomas [Wandell] of
mespath Kills on Long Island; for a Vallu[able] Concider-
ation to him the said Wandell in hand paid Transport and
make over unto Coenraet Ten Eyck of this Citty, Shoe-
maker a Certaine house & Lott of ground scituate Lying
and being wth in this Citty, to the north of the higstreet
haveing on the East the house & Ground of Dirck Jansz
Van deventer on the south the said Higstreet, on the west
the house & ground of Johannes Witthart, and on the northBOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
5
the brewhouse of michill Johnson; Containing on the north-
syde one & thrity foot & Eight Enches on the East & West
sids seven Rod, seven foot & fyve Inches, and on the south-
syde Twentie Six foot & foure Inches hollands wood meas-
urre, wch said house & ground was by the said Wandel
sould unto Wessel Ten Broek and sence by the said Wessel
sould unto the above sd: Counraet Ten Eyck; as more at
Large doth appeare by the sd: Transport signed by him the
sd: Wandel in the prsence of alderm: Johannes DPyster, &
Nicolaes Bayard, Secretary, ---
167|; 25 febru’y
Did Jan Yingie of this Citty for a valluable Concideration
to him in hand paid by Dirck Siecken of this Citty husband-
man Transport and make over unto the said Dirck Siecken;
a Certaine parcell of Land Lying & being on this Island
manhatans, without this Citty Land Gate, on the westside
of the highway, haveing on the northside his Royal Hignesses
farme, and on the southside the Land of Olof Stevensz, Con-
tain: in breadth before & behind Eighteene Rod & 7/10 part
of a Rod, In lenght from the highway to the waterside; as
more at Large doth appeare by the prcipal deed of sale
Signed by the sd: Jan Vingie in the prsence of the alderm:
Olof Stevensz & the Secretary N: Bayard-------
[Ao] 167|; ----
On the 25th day of Jannfry] 167§—:
Did Geertie hoppen Late widdow of Andries Hoppen
deceased, Simon Jansz Romeyn and Lammert huybertse
moll, Tutors & Gardians of the Children of the said Andries
hoppen deceased; For and in Concideration of Certaine Sume
of monney to them in hand paid by Giourt olphertse of the
Citty New Yorke meason. Transport and make over unto
the said Giourt olphertse his heirs and assignes, a Certaine
house or Tennement wth: a Lott of Ground, scituate Lying6
BOOK OF NEW YOBK DEEDS
& being wth: in this Citty in the broadway betwene the Lott
of David Provoost and that of Gerrit Vullevever, Containing
in breadth before towards the Street twoo Rod seven foot,
and behinde twoo Rod three foott. In Lenght on the south-
side fourtheene Rod and twoo foot, and on the northside
thirteene Rod nine foot; as more at Large doth appeare by
the sd: deed of sale Signed & Sealed by the sd: Widdow &
Guardians in the prsence of the aldermenn olof Stevensz
Cortlant & Nicolaes Bayard Secretary ——
february 26th 167f:-----
Did Samuell Edsall of the province of New Yarsie, for a
valluable Concideration to him in hand paid by Gelyn
Yerplank of this Citty New Yorke, Transport & make over
unto the sd: Gelyn Verplanck his heirs and assignes, a
Certaine house and Lott of ground Scituate Lying and being
wth: in this Citty at the watersyde on the Eastside of another
house & ground of Samuell Edsall aforementioned on the
southsyde of the Street Called the Bridge Streete and on the
westside of the house & Ground Heretofore belonging unto
Frans van Hoghten decesed Itt being the hou[se] & Lott
Sould in publicq outcry on the 22 of September 1670 by
Nicolaes Jansz Backer unto the sd: Edsall as by the Trans-
port from the said Backer more at Large doth appeare Con-
taining In Lenght & breadth, as in the pattent off Confirma-
tion baring date the 25th Day of Octobr: 1667; more plainely
doth appeare. Wch sd: Transport was Signed by the sd:
Samuel Edsall in the prsence of aldermn: Johannis De Pyster
& the Secretary Nicholaes Bayard.
March the first Ao: 167f; ——
Did Comelis Clopper attumie of Willem abramse vander
Borden Jacob Kip and Peter Nys, Curatuers of the EstateBOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
7
of Bartelmaen & Geertie Broeders; for a Valluable Con-
cideration, to them in hand paid by Poulus Turck of this
Citty New Yorke, Transport and make over unto the said
Poulus Turck his heirs and assignes a Certaine house and
Lott of ground belonging to the sd: Wm Abramsz and Geertie
Broeders Scituated Lying and being wth: in this Citty to the
East of the moate or Ditch, comonly called the prince Graght,
abutting or adjoyning on the noth to the Ground of willem
Jansz, on the East that of albert Trompetter, on the South,
to the ground heretofore belonging unto dowe Harmense,
and on the west the said moate or Graght, Containing on
the westside in breadth Twentie fyve foot and on the East
Twentie fyve ffoote foure Inches and a halfe; In Lenght on
the northside foure Rod nine footte and one Inch, and on the
south fyve Rod; w:ch said house & appurtenances was at a
publicq outcry held New Yorke on ye 9th of Xbr 1669;
Exposed to sale by ye sd: Attumie and Curat:rs & Likewise
then Sould unto Stoffel Van Laer and Sence againe by ye sd
Van Laer to John Garland, and by ye Garland on the 2d: of
Septembr 1671 Sould unto the sd: Poulus Turck as by the
original Transport hereof signed by them the sd: Clopper &
Curat :rs in ye prsence of ye alderm: Johannes De Pyster &
Secretary Nicolaes Bayard—more att Large doth & may
appeare: ----
March the 2d: Ao: 167§: -----
Did Poulus Turck of New Yorke for a valluable Con-
cideration, to him in hand paid by Willem Waldron alsoo
of this Citty Cooper, Transport and make over unto the
said Willem Waldron—his heirs and assignes, all his the
sd: Turcks Right Tytle Clayme & Intrest to the house &
Lott of ground above mentioned, In such manner & forme
as the Same was Transported unto him the sd: Poulus
Turck on the first of this Instant month of march, by the
Comelis Clopper atturnie of willem Abramsz as more at
Large doth appeare by ye: sd: Transport signed by the sd:8
BOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
Poulus Turck In the prsence of ye alderm: Johannis De
Pyster & Nicol Bayard Secrety. -----
March the 25th Ao: 1673:------
Did Hendrick Obe of this Citty if or and in Concidera-
tion of Certaine sume of monny to him the said Obe in hand
paid by Luykas van Thienhoven also of this Citty Trans-
port and make over unto, the said Luyckas van Thienhoven
his heirs and assignes, a Certaine house and Lott of Ground,
Scituate Lying and being wthin this Citty, to the north of the
Pearle Streete betwixt the housing of Claes Bording and
Joris Rapalye Conteyning in Lenght and breath as in the
pattent of Confirmation, from Governr: Richard Nicolls
bareing date the 23th of July ao: 1667; more plainely is
Exprest and as the same is Encompassed in itts ffences;
w:ch said Transport was signed by the said Hendrick Obe-
in the prsence of the Alderm: Johannes De Pyster and the
Secretary Nicolaes Bayard-----
Ditto
[March the 25th Ao: 1673:]
On the ffirst day of february Last past Did Mr: William
Darvall, of this Citty for a valluable Concideration to him
in hand paid by Willem Isacqse Van Vredenburg also of this
Citty; Transport and make over unto the sd: Van Vreden-
burgh; a Certaine house & Lott of ground, scituate Lying
and being wthin this Citty, to ye west of the street Com-
monly Called the heere Street or bredewegh haveing to the
north the house and ground heretofore belonging unto Cor-
nelis Pluvier w:ch is now the Lutheran Church, and to the
south the garden, heretofore belonging to ye westindia Com-
pany; Containing in breadth before to the Street on the EastBOOK OP NEW YORK DEEDS
9
Syde foure Rod & seven Inches, and on the westside Seven
Rod, In Lenght on the north & southsyds Seven Rod, Six
ffoote and foure Inches; as by the sd: Transport Signed by
the sd: William darvall in the prsence of the alderm: Cor-
nelis Van & the Secretary Nicolaes Bayard more at Large
doth appeare; —-
April the 30th Ao: 1673;
On this day Hendrik Jansz Van.Beest living on this
island Manhatans has conveyed and ceded to and in behalf
of Hendry Peers, also living on this island Manhatans cer-
tain parcel of land situated on this aforesaid island about
the farm of the Heer [Mr.] Petrus Stuyvesant between the
land of Jan Pietersz, Eastward and Jan Thomassen, West-
ward. Is long, South & North ninety four rods, broad in
the middle eleven rods. And such by virtue of a convey-
ance by Hans Jacob, dated Feb. 12, 1668/9 executed in
behalf of the aforesaid Hendrik Jansz, as is more explicitly
shown in the conveyance signed and sealed by the afore-
said Hendrik Jansz Van Beest in presence of the Secretary
Nicolaes Bayard and Ephraim Herman.
[Translated from the Dutch.]
Ditto:—
[April the 30th Ao: 1673:]
On the first day of July ao: 1671; Did Peter Stoutenburg
& Jan Vingie Executrs: of the Estate of Rachell van Thien-
hoven deceased and Luyckas van Thienhoven heir of the
said Tienhoven, Transport and make over unto John Smedes
of this Citty Carman, a Certaine farm or Bowry of the sd:
Tienhoven deceased, together w:th a dwelling house, Bame,
oarcherd, Cornefield & pasture ground and other the ap-10
BOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
purtenances, as by the Condition] of sale bearing date the
13th of October Last past at Large is set forth; Scituate Lying
and being uppon this Island manhatans abutting wth the
north syde uppon the Land of willem Beeckman wth the
East Syde uppon the houses & Lotts in Smiths valley wch
Lotts heretofore are sould and Transported out of the
Gennerall ground brief wth ye southsyde uppon the pasture
of oloff stevense, & ye Lane Called the maegdepaetie and wth
ye westsyde uppon the highway, & accordingly now is En-
compassed & Comprehendd in itts fences, being all the Land
in ye said Pattent Seth forth; that is to say soo much as of
the sd: Land remains untransportd as by the Transport
signed by the sd: Executrs: & heir in the prsence of Wm
Darval.
Apprill the 30th Ao: 1673: —-
Did Jan Smedes of this Citty, Transport and make over
unto Coenraet Ten Eyck, Jacob Abramse, Carsten Leursen
and Jan herberding of the Citty aforesaid, a Certai[ne] peece
of Land Lying and being on this Island manhatans, on this
syde of the ffresh water, beginning at the Corner of the Lane
Called’t maegde paetie, and Running ffrom thence allong
the said Lane; uppon a southeast Lyne, to the Corner of Mr:
olof Stevense Cortlants pasture, and further allongst the sd:
Pasture to the orchard of the said Smedes, (: w:ch orcherd,
together w:th the slip of ground thereunto annex is excluded
out of this Sale:) and from thence, alongst the fence of the
sd: orcherd uppon a Straight Lyne, to the Land of Mr:
William Beeckman, Uppon a post marked Jr and from the
said marked post, alongst the Land of ye said Beekman
uppon a westerly Lyne to the Comer of the highway, before
the house, where dirck Sieken now Lives in, and further from
the said Comer alongst the said highway to ye Comer of’t
maegde Paetie aforementioned; Itt being part of the LandBOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
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w:ch was heretofore by the Curat :rs and heirs of Rachell
van Thienhoven Transported unto the sd: Smedes; Con-
taining] in Lenght & breath as the same now is limited &
Encompassed in itts fences; and the said John Smedes Like-
wise aknowledged to have received full satisfaction: for the
same prmisses w:ch said Transport was Signed by the sd:
Jan Smedes; In the prsence of Johannis d’ Pyster alderm: &
Nicolaes Bayard, Secretary.
May the first Ao: 1673; -----
Did John Reay of this Citty pypmakr: for a valluable
Concideration to him in hand paid by Richard Tincker alsoo
of this Citty, Transport and make over unto the said Richard
Tincker his heirs and assignes his Right Tytle and intrest in a
Certaine Lott of ground, Lying and being wth in this Citty
to the south of the street called the prince Street, to ye west
of Susanna the Negro, and to ye East of Jan Hendrikse van
Bommel, containing as more at Large may appeare by the
former Transport and deed of sale from Gerrit Janse van
arnhem to Nicolaes Du Pui of date the 26th day of appril
1667 w:ch Transport was Signed by the sd: John Reay In
the prsence of Johannes De Pyster, & Secretary Nicolaes
Bayard ——
May the 5th Ao: 1673; ------
Did Marten Janse Myer of this Citty, Blacksmith, for a
valluable Concideration to him in hand paid by Abell
Hardenbrook also of this Citty Shoemaker; Transport and
make over unto the said Abell Hardenbrook his heirs and
assignes, a Certaine house and Lott of ground Scituate Lying
& being wth in this Citty, to the East of the Smiths Streete,12
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haveing to the South the ground heretofore belonging unto
burger Joris to the East the ground of Govert Loockerman
deceased, and to the west the said Street Containing on the
Eastsyde nine and twenty foote, on the westsyde along the
streete nine & thirty foote & eight Inches; In Length on the
Southsyde Sixty Eight foote three Inches and on the north
syde, sixty fyve foot; wch transport was Signed by the sd-
Marten Myer In the prsence of aldermen olof Stevense Cort:
lant Johannes De Pyster & Nicolaes Bayard Secretary
Ao: 1673;------20th: of May; -----
Did adriaen van Laer of this Citty Shoemaker (for a
valluable Concideration to him in hand paid By Bay Croes-
velt of this Citty aforesd Hatter:) Transport & make over
unto ye: said Bay Croesvelt his heirs & assignes, a Certaine
house and Lott of ground Cituate Lying & being wthin this
Citty, to ye north of ye high street haveing to ye west the
housing & ground of Jacob Abramse to ye north ye Slyck-
streete to ye East the house of John Cooly Smith & to ye
South ye Streete aforementioned: Containing in Breadth
on ye Southsyde, Eighteene foote wood measure on the
northsyde the Lyke In Lenght on ye Eastsyde Seven rod
nine foote Six Inches and on the westsyde Seven Rod Eight
foote Seven Inches allwood measure as by the sd: transport
Signed by the sd:
May the 20th—Ao:	1673;------
Did Carsten Leurse of this Citty Shoemaker (for a val-
luable Concideration, to him In hand paid by Coenraet
Ten Eyck, Jacob Abramse Sandford & Jan Herberding;)
Transport & make over unto the said Coenraet Ten Eyk
Jacob Abramsz & Jan Herberding their heirs & assigns, and
unto each of them; one Equall quarter part of a Certaine
Lot, of ground wch was on the 20th of Septemb 1672; Trans-BOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
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ported unto ye sd Carsten Leursz by Adriaen Van Laer,
Lying wthin this Citty; together wth a house, Barkemill
and other ye buildings thereuppon, or in any wyse thereunto
belonging or appurtaining, wch sd; Transport was signed
by the sd Carsten Leursz in the presence of Nicholas Bayard
Secretary & Ephraim Herman;----------
New Yorke Ao: 1673; May the 24th
Did Eghbert Wouterse of this Citty for a valluable Con-
cideration, to him in hand paid, Transport and make over
unto Jacob Abramse also of this Citty—Schoemaker his
heirs and assignes, The one halfe part of a Lott of ground,
to wit the west syde thereof; together wth an old tennement
thereuppon, scituate Lying & being wthin this Citty to the
North of the Bevers graght. and to the east of the house
and Lott of hendrik Janse Vander Vin. The'whole Lott Con-
taining as appears by the former Transport of John Snediker,
On the Southsyde Eight Rod six foote, on the eastsyde
fourteene Rod Ten foote and on ye westsyde seven Rod
and nine foote, wich said Transport was signed by the
said Egbert Wouterse, In the presence of Aldermn; Olof
Stevense & Secretary Nicholas Bayard; ——
Ao; 1673; The 26th of May; ---
Did Assur Levy of this Citty Merchant for a valluable
Concideration to him in hand paid By Jan Herberding also
of this Citty—Transport & make over unto the sd Jan
Herberding his heirs & assigns a Certaine house and Lott
of ground, wthin this Citty, scituate Lying and being on
the northsyde of the highstreete, abutting or ajoyning on
the east to the house & ground of david Jochemse, on the
south to ye said Streete—on the west to the house and
ground of wessell Evertse Bout, and on the north to a Cer-14
BOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
taine Lane or Streete Commonly Called the Slycke Streete,
Containing on the southsyde Twenty one foote and thre
Enches. on the North Twenty one foote & six Inches, on
the Eastsyde seven Rod & foure foote and six Inches—and
on the westsyde seven Rod Eight foote and seven Inches;
as more at Large is set forth In the said Transport—signed
by the Sd Assur Levy In the Presence of Aldermn; Johannes
De Pyster, & Nicholas Bayard Secrets; ——
Primo June Ao: Domm: 1673;---------
Did Carsten Leurse of this Citty Shoemaker for a val-
luable concideration to him in hand payd, by Jacob DeHaert
also of this Citty; Transport & make over unto the said
Jacob De Haert his heirs & assignes a Certaine stone dwelling
house and Lott of ground, scituate Lying and being wth in
this Citty on the Strand of the East River, haveing to the
East the Lott of Go vert Loocquermans deceased, and to
the west the house & ground of Mr Johannes Van Brugh,
Containing according to the Surveig of the Survr Jacques
Corteljou In breadth on the southsyde, before towards the
streete four Rod and seven Inches, behind on the north End
the Lyke, In Lenght on the Eastsyde, beginning from the
Comer of the sd house and Running to the Gutter or ditch
twelve Rods and on the westsyde 12 Rods & 2 foote wch sd
transprt; was signed in ye presence of Aldermn; Olof Stev-
ensz, Johann: D Peyster & N Bayard Secretary, ——
New Yorke Ao Dom; 1673; --------
June the first Did Jacob Hendriksz Varrevanger of this
Citty Chirurgeon, (for a valluable concideration to his full
satisfaction and Content, to him In hand paid by Gerrit;
Janse Stavast of Nova Albany;) Transport & make over unto15
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the sd Gerrit Janse Stavast his heirs and assignes a Certaine,
house and Lott of ground, scituate Lying & being wthin
this Citty New Yorke to the East of the Streete called the
Smiths Streete, haveing to the north and Eastsyds the house
and ground heretofore belonging to the aforesaid Jacob
Yarrevanger, now belonging to Mr Wm Patterson to the
South the ground of Mettie Juriaens and to the West the
said Smiths Streete,—containing according to the Surveigh
of the Swome Surveigr Jacques Corteljou on the southsyde
thereof three Rod and one foote on the northsyde twoo Rod
twelve foote on the Eastsyde Six Rod, and one foote, and on
the westsyde thereof Six Rod and three tenth parts of of a Rod
all wood measure wch sd Transport was signed by the sd
Jacob Hendrik Varrevanger In the presence of Aldermn;
Johannes DePyster & the Secretry Nicolaes Bayard;----
On the 2d day of July Ao; 1673; was the house & ground
above mentioned, By Gerrit Janse Stavast Transported &
made over unto John Reay of this Citty Pypmaker, together
wth al the appuertenances as by the sd transport signed by
the sd Gerrit Janse In the presence of Olof Stevense & Nicolas
Bayard Secretary more at Large doth appeare; ----
New York Ao 1673;--------
July the 10th did Jacob Strycker of Flat-Bush on Long
Island for a Certaine sume of monny to him in hand Paid by
Nicholas Bayard Secretary of the Mayrs Court in New
Yorke, Transport and make over unto Tymon Van Borsum
of the Citty aforesd shoemaker, a Certaine Lott of ground
Lying and being, wthin this Citty, to the West of the Streete
called the Smiths Streete, Haveing to the South the Lott of
Gosen Vinge To the North the Lott heretofore belonging to
daniell Gabrie, To the west the Lott or garden of Isacq
Foreest, and to the East the Streete aforementioned, Contain-16
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ing on the East and westsydes twenty five foote, In lenght
from the sd Smits Streete to the Garden of Isacq Deforeest;
wich said Lot by the aforesd—Nicolas Bayard is Changed,
against an other Lott of the sd Van Borsums; wch said
Transprt was signed By the sd Jacob Strycker In the presence
of
Appeared before me Nicolaes Bayard, Secretary of the
City of New Orange the worthy Albert Pietersz Trompetter,
burgher and inhabitant of this City, who in the presence of
the subscribed Messrs Schepens (by virtue of certain deed of
Mr Petrus Stuyvesant, dated July 1, 1652 & confirmation of
the same by Col Richard Nicolls under date of Feb 14,1667)
declared to cede, transfer and convey in a right true and free
ownership to and in behalf of Mr Gabriel Minvielle, Merchant
within this City, a certain his house & lot with everything on
and in the same fixed to the earth and fastened by nail, with
such passive & active services and rights as the said Albert
Pietersz has possessed and owned the same, as the said house
and lot is fenced in, erected and confined, standing and
situated within this city in the Sheep Meadow, now named
the Prince’s Street broad on the South side of the Street three
Rods one foot in the rear broad on the North side two rods
and seven feet; long on the East side Nine rods seven feet
and on the West side ten rods; all free and unencumbered
without any charge neither resting on nor emanating from
the same, excepting the Lords right, For which said house
and lot said Albert Trompetter acknowledged and declared to
be well and thankfully satisfied and paid. Consequently said
Albert Trompetter in behalf of the said Gabriel Minvielle
declares to cede and convey all property right, claims and
pretensions he has possessed in said house and lot, promising
not to proceed nor cause to be proceeded against the same
either in law or otherwise, pledging his person and goods,BOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
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real and personal none excepted. In testimony of the
truth the present has been subscribed to by the grantor
besides the Messrs Schepens at New Orange on the island
Manhatans, September 30, 1673. Guilain Verplanck.
In my presence
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
This is
made by
Pietersz
[alias]
himself.

[Translated from the Dutch]
the mark
Albert
Swart
Trompetter
The 30th of September 1673.
On the 10th day of July Last past did Stephanus Van
Cortlant Attorney of Teunis Templier of Albany, (now
called willemstadt) for the sume of fourteene hundered
Gilders, to him in hand paid Transport & make over unto
Henry Bresier of this Citty a Certaine house & Lott of ground
scituate lying & being wthin this Citty to the west of the
Cingell, Containing in breadth before towards the said
Cingell or Streete, and behinde where itt adjoynes uppon
the ground of Govert Loockermans, Thirty foot wood
measure In length to the south where it adjoynes uppon
the ground of Rynier Rycken, Eight Rod & one foot,
and to the north, where itt adjoynes to ye house & Lott of
Jacob Janse Moesman, nine Rod & three foot wood
measure wich said Transport was Signed & Sealed by the
said Stephanus van Cortlant in the presence of alderman;
Olof Stevensz, Johannes De Pyster & Ephraim Hermans,
Clerq. ——18
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16 September
On the 10th day of June Last past did Marrettie Jans
widdow of Govert Loockermans deceased, Balthasr Bayard-
Hans Kiersteede & Jacob Loockermans by his Gardian
Johannes De Peyster, Lawfull heirs of the sd Govert Loock-
ermans, for a valluable Concideration to them in hand paid,
by Johannes Van Brugh; of this Citty Merchant, Transport
& make over unto the sd Johannes Van Brugh, his heirs &
assignes a Certaine house & lott of ground, scituate & being
within this Citty, to the East of the Smiths Street, to the
north of Marten Myer Smith, and to the south of Mettie
Juriaens Conteining on ye westsyde seventy three foot on the
East syde fourthy six foot and a half on the north syde, fifty
four foot & eight Inches and on the southsyde seventy eight
foot and a half wood measure, the widdow Reserves out
of the said Lot, on the Southsyde thereof, a Strocke of 6
foot in bread for a water course, as more at Large may
appeare by the original Transport Signed & Sealed by the
widdow & heirs & Olof Stevensz Cortland, Aldermn -----
Appeared before me Nicolaes Bayard Secretary of this
City of New Orange the worthy Mr Simon Jansz Romeyn
in his quality of attorney for Hans Dreper living at Willem-
stad, as per power of attorney passed before the Notary
Willem Bogardus and witnesses, dated May 5, 1670, and
also shown to me Secretary on this date. Said Romyn
(in his aforesaid quality, by virtue of certain deed by
Governor Stuyvesant and the confirmation of the same by
Govr Richard Nicolls dated May 13, 1667), declared to
cede, transfer and Convey in right true and free owner-
ship, to and in behalf of James Mathews, inhabitant of this
City of New Orange certain the said Hans Dreper’s house
& lot standing and situated within this city on the Strand,BOOK OF NEW YORK DEED
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about the New Bridge, opposite the house and lot of Hen-
drik Willemse Backer, wide on the Street or Northside
two rods seven feet eight inches, on the South side two
rods five feet; long on the Westside three rods, and on the
East side two rods three feet and three inches, and further
in the same condition as said house and appurtenances of
the same has been possessed and occupied till this date by
the said James Matheuws, [sic]; he the grantor declaring
to convey said house and lot to said James Mathews with
such passive and active services and rights as the same has
been possessed and owned by the said Hans Dreper, free
and unencumbered, without any charge resting on or
originating from the same, excepting the Lord’s right. He
grantor in his said quality and as having been specially and
perfectly empowered for this purpose by said Dreper, de-
sisting from all claims and pretences of ownership which
said Dreper or any one by his order might have or advance,
further promising to hold observe and execute this convey-
ance firmly and irrevocably and to secure the same against
all ulterior claims, binding his person and goods, real and
personal, submitting the same to all courts and jurisdic-
tions. In testimony of the truth this present has been
subscribed to by the grantor besides the undersigned Messrs
Schepens, with their own hands, at New Orange, February
14, 1674.
Johannes Depeyster	Simon J. Romeyn
Johannes Van Brugh	In my presence
Ephraim Herman, Clerk
[Translated from the Dutch.]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland the worthy Cathalyna
Rappalje, widow, of the deceased Joris Rapalje, living in the
Waele Boght [Wallabout] on Long Island who acknowledged20
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and declared by virtue of certain deed from Governor Fran:
Lovelace dated May 13, 1671, to cede, Convey and transfer
in a right true and free ownership to and in behalf of Jeremias
Jansz Westerhout, burgher and inhabitant of this City,
certain her house and lot, standing and situated within this
city in the Pearl Street between the house and lot of Isacq
Grevenraet and Hendrik Obe, size; on the South side on the
Street one rod four feet and a half; on the Northside one rod
and one half foot, on the Westside three rods and two feet,
and on the East side three rods and two feet; besides further
by virtue of said deed a certain slip or portion of a lot, wide
on the southside twenty one feet three inches in the rear on
the Northside Nineteen feet and a half, on the Eastside one
hundred and eight feet and on the Westside one hundred
and eleven feet, and further with such passive and active
servitudes and rights as the said Cattalyne Rapalje has
possessed and occupied the same free and unencumbered
without any charge resting on or originating from the same,
excepting the Lord’s right. For which said house and lot in
regard to purchase, conveyance and transfer said Cattalyna
Rapalje acknowledged and declared to have been well and
thankfully satisfied and paid by said Jeremias Jansen.
Therefore she the grantor, in behalf as stated before, declares
to convey and cede all property right, claims and pretences
which she the grantor or anybody in her behalf might or
should advance on the said house and appurtenances of the
same, promising neither to proceed nor cause to be proceeded
against this present either in law nor otherwise, binding her
person and goods, real and personal none excepted submitting
to all courts and jurisdictions. In testimony of the truth the
grantor besides the Messrs Schepens have subscribed to the
present in New Orange, February 19, 1674.
Johannes Van Brugh	This is 1/ the mark
Guilain Verplanck	|\
made by Catlaine Rappalje
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
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Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
N. Orange in New Netherland Marretie Jans widow of the
deceased Govert Loockermans, Balthazr Bayard, Hans
Kierstede & Jacob Loocquerm: being altogether the lawful
heirs of the deceased Govert Loocquerman aforesaid who
acknowledged and declared by virtue of a certain deed of the
Governor	Dated	to cede transfer and
convey in right, true and free ownership, as they are doing
by these presents to Cornelis Dirckse Van Westveen, burgher
and inhabitant of this city certain their stone house and lot
with everything fixed in the earth and fastened by nail on the
same, standing and situated within this city of New Orange
to the North the Strand of the East River to the West the
house and lot of Carsten Leursz Shoemaker and to the East
the lots of the abovenamed widow Loockermans, wide on the
South or streetside sixty feet, on the Northside forty feet
and ten inches; long on the Eastside fourteen rods ten feet
and on the Westside fifteen rods and eleven feet, altogether
woodfeet, and further with such passive and active servitudes
and rights as said widow and heirs have possessed and owned
said house and lot free and unencumbered without any
charges resting or depending on the same, excepting the
Lord’s right. For which said house and lot by purchase,
transfer and conveyance said widow and heirs acknowledged
to have been well and thankfully satisfied and paid by the
said Cornelis Dircksz. Consequently they the grantors
declare in behalf as above to desist & cede all ownership
right, claim and pretensions which they the grantors or any
one in their name might or should bring forward against the
said house and lot and its appurtenances. Promising neither
to act nor cause to be proceeded against the same whether in
law or in any other manner, and further to steadfastly and
irrevocably keep, maintain and carry out this conveyance and
to secure the same against all posterior claims, binding their
persons and goods, real and personal subject to all courts and
jurisdictions. In testimony of the truth this has been sub-22
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scribed to with their own hands by the grantors, besides
Messrs-------—— in New Orange, April 18, 1674.
Johannes Van Brugh	Marretie Yans
Laurens Van de Spighel	Hans Kierstede
Jacob Loockerman
B. Bayard
In my presence
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
[Translated from the Dutch]
Appeared before us the undersigned Schepens of the
City of New Orange in New Netherland Adriaen Van Laer,
burgher and Inhabitant of this City, who declared by vir-
tue of a power of Attorney granted to him by his brother
Stoffell Van Laer to cede, transfer and grant in right, true
and free ownership to and in behalf of David Provoost,
likewise a burgher of said city, certain his the aforesaid
Stoffel Van Laer’s lot and tannery with the vats and other
appurtenances standing and situated within this city east
of the Prince Graght, south of the house and garden of de-
ceased domine Samuel Drisius, west of the garden which
has belonged to said Stoffel Van Laer North of the Tan
Mill. Wide on the Westside facing the street forty feet
in the rear on the Eastside the same, Length on both sides
fifty two feet, altogether woodfeet; the whole free and un-
encumbered, without any charge resting or originating; from
the same excepting the Lord’s right. For which aforesaid
lot, on account of purchase, transfer and conveyance the
said Adriaen Van Laer in behalf of his said brother acknowl-
edged to have been fully and thankfully satisfied and paid
by the said David Provoost. Therefore he desists, in his
above quality from all claims, rights and pretensions whichBOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
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he Stoffel Van Laer or any one on his behalf should or might
advance against the same; he, Adriaen Van Laer promising
to maintain, observe and perform this Conveyance firmly
and irrevocably, and further to secure the same against
all posterior claims, and to free said Provoost from the same.
In witness of the truth this present has been subscribed to
with their own hand by the grantor besides the Messrs
Burgomasters, Johannes Van Brugh, in New Orange, June
20, 1674.
Adryaen Van Laer
Johannes Van Brugh In my presence
Ephraim Herman, Clerk.
[Translated from the Dutch.]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland, Marettie Jans Widow of
the deceased Govert Loocquermans, Hans Kierstede, Jacob
Loockerman being together the lawful heirs of deceased
Govert Loockermans, mentioned before, who declared to
cede transfer and convey, as they are doing by these pres-
ents, in right, true and free ownership to and in behalf
of Balthazar Bayard, burgher and inhabitant of this city
certain parcel of land numbered No. 1, having been sold
at public auction on June 10, 1671 to said Bayard Said
parcel of land being situated East of the land of Willem
Beeckman, butting with the Southwest side on the land
of said Beeckman with the Northwest and Westnorthwest
side on the Cripplebush and on lot No. 2, the boundary line
between both running from the Cripplebush to the fence.
Southsoutheast, rather more east, with the Southsoutheast
& Southeastside on the public road,* with the Northeast
side on the fence. Large (according to the measurement24	BOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
of the sworn surveyor Jacq. Corteljou) three morgens and
forty five rods—all free and unencumbered without any
charge resting on or originating from the same, excepting
the Lord’s right. For which said parcel of land by purchase,
conveyance and transfer the said widow and heirs acknowl-
edged and declared to have been full and thankfully satis-
fied and paid by the said Balthazar Bayard. Therefore
said widow and heirs in behalf of the said Balthazar de-
clared to desist from and to cede all ownership, rights,
claims and pretensions they the said widow and heirs have
possessed in the said parcel of land; promising neither to
proceed nor to have proceeded against this either in law or
otherwise in any manner, binding their respective persons
and goods real and personal none excepted, submitting to
all courts & jurisdictions. In testimony of the truth this
present has been subscribed to with their own hand by the
grantors besides the Messrs. ---
at New Orange, June 20, 1674.
Johannes Vanbrugh	Marretie Yans
Lawrens VandeSpighel	Hans Kierstede
,	Jacob Loockerman.
In my presence
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
[Translated from the Dutch.]
*heerewegh means public road or highway
heeretraet means public street—any public street—
not Broadway as it has often been translated.
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the city
of New Orange in New Netherland the Worthy Marrettie
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Bayard, Hans Kiersteede & Jacob Loocquermans being
all together the lawful heirs of said Govert Loockermans
who declared to cede, convey and grant in right, true and
free ownership as they are doing by these presents to and
in behalf of Jacob Leyslaer merchant and inhabitant of this
city certain parcel of land numbered No 2 having been
sold at public auction on June 10, 1671, to said Leyslaer,
with such passive and active servitudes and rights as they
the grantors have possessed and occupied the same. Said
parcel of land is situated on the island Manhattans, east of
the lot No 1, transferred on June 20 last to B. Bayard, the
said parcel of land with the South & Southwestside butting
on the Cripplebush with the Northwest and northside on
the fence With the East and Southeastside on the lot No 1,
the boundary line between both running from Cripplebush
to the fence, Southsoutheast, rather more east and the
boundary line between No. 3 Southeast, rather more east, Ex-
tent (according to the measurement of the Sworn surveyor
Jacques Corteljou) four Morgens two hundred seventy eight
rods, all free and unencumbered without any charges rest-
ing on or originating from the same, excepting the Lord’s
right. For which said parcel of land on account of purchase
conveyance and transfer said widow and heirs acknowledged
before subscribing to and delivering the present to have
been well and thankfully satisfied and paid by said Leyslaer.
Therefore they the grantors, in behalf of aforesaid, declared
to desist from all claims, ownership right and pretensions
they the grantors, or any one on their behalf, should or
might advance. Further promising firmly and irrevocably
to maintain, carry out & perform this conveyance and to
secure said Jacob Leyslaer from all ulterior claims, binding
their persons and goods real and personal none excepted,
submitting them to all Courts and Jurisdictions. In testi-
mony of the truth the present has been signed by the grant-
ors besides Messrs -------with their own hands in New
Orange, June 21, 1674.26
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Marrtie Yans
Hans Kierstede
Jacob Loockerman
B. Bayard
In my presence
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
Johannes Vanbrugh
Laurens VandeSpighel
[Translated from the Dutch.]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City
of New Orange in New Netherland the worthy Marretie
Jans Widow of the deceased Govert Loockermans, Balthazar
Bayard, Hans Kierstede, Jacob Loockerm, being altogether
the lawful heirs of the deceased Govert Loockermans,
named before, who declared to cede, convey and transfer
in right true and free ownership to & in behalf of the Mister
Schepen Willem Beeckman, certain parcel or piece of
meadowland numbered No 3 having been sold on June 10,
1671 at public vendue to the said Mr Beeckman, as said
parcel of land is situated on this Island Manhatans on this
side of the Fresh Water, butting with the Southwest side on
the land of the heirs of the deed Rachell Van Tienhoven, with
the Southeast [side] on the land of Mr. Beeckman, having
prior to this belonged to Thomas Haal, with the Northwest-
side on the fence and with the Northeastside on lot No 2
sold to Jacob Leyslaer, the division line between both run-
ning Southeast, rather more Southward, thro’ a little valley
[leeghie] from the fence to the Cripplebush, stopping there
at a convenient watering place. Large according to the
measurement of the sworn surveyor Jacques Corteljou four
morgens three hundred and three rods; with such passive &
active servitudes and rights as the same has been owned
and occupied to this date by the grantors, all free and un-BOOK OP NEW YORK DEEDS
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encumbered without any charges resting on or originating
from the same (excepting the Lord’s rights) For which said
parcel of land through purchase, transfer and conveyance
said widow and heirs, before signing & delivering the present,
acknowledged to have been well and thankfully satisfied
and paid. Therefore they the grantors in behalf as stated
above declared to desist and refrain from all claims, owner-
ship, right and pretentions they the grantors or any one on
their behalf could or might advance about the said parcel
of land. Further promising to maintain fulfill and perform
this conveyance firmly and irrevocably and to free said Mr
Beeckman from all ulterior claims. Pledging their persons
and goods, none excepted, submitting them to all courts and
jurisdictions. In testimony of the truth this present has
been subscribed with their own hand in the presence of the
undersigned gentlemen, at New Orange, June 21, 1674.
Johannes Vanbrugh	Marretie Yans
Lawrens Vande Spighel	Hans Kierstede
Jacob Loockerman
B. Bayard
In my presence
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
[Translated from the Dutch.]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland Mr Cornelis Van Ruyven
who by virtue of certain patent of confirmation obtained
from Gov Richard Nicols, dated Jan 19, 1667 declared
to cede, transfer and convey in right, true and free ownership
to and in behalf of Mr Gabriel Minvielle, merchant, in this
city, certain his large stone dwelling and lot standing and28
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situated within this city: to the West the Marketfield, to the
South the house and lot of the widow of the deceased Domine
Megapolensis and to the North the house and lot of Mr Gerrit
Van Tright. Long on both sides facing the street till the
strand of the North River in the rear,* Wide in front on the
east or street side fifty nine feet, in the rear on the West or
strand side seventy feet, altogether wood feet, all free and
unencumbered, without any charge resting or originating
from the same, excepting the Lord’s right. For which
aforesaid house and lot for purchase, conveyance and trans-
fer said Mr Van Ruyven, before signing and delivering the
present declared to have received full satisfaction and pay-
ment. Therefore declaring to transfer and convey his afore-
said house and lot and appurtenance of the same to the afore-
said Mr Gabriel Minville, his heirs and successors with such
right & ownership as he the grantor has owned and possessed
the same, desisting by these presents from all claims or preten-
sions which he or any one on his behalf could or might ad-
vance, Further promising to keep perform and carry out
this transfer firmly and irrevocably and to free it from all
ulterior claims. All under pledge of his persons and goods
real and personal none excepted, submitting the same to the
jurisdiction of all courts and judges. In testimony of the
truth the present has been subscribed to by the grantor
besides Mr Johannes Vanbrugh with their own hand in New
Orange, June 22,1674.
Johannes Vanbrugh	C. V. Ruyven
Guilian Verplanck
In my presence
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
[Translated from the Dutch]
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Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland Mr Cornelius Van Ruyven
who declared by virtue of the patent of Confirmation ob-
tained from the Mr Governor Richard Nicols under date of
January 16, 1667, to cede, convey and transfer in a right,
true and free ownership to and in behalf of Teunis Idusse,
agriculturist [Bouwman] his heirs and successors, certain the
grantor’s farm with the house and barn, situated on this
Island of Manhatans in the district of Noortwyck otherwise
named Saphackenican, at present in the possession and use of
said Teunis Idusse. Situated one parcel of land of the said
farm South of the highway [Heerewegh] running eastward,
along the land of Poulus Leendersz and Allard Anthony into
the woods. To the North Jacob Pietersz De Groot; as the
same is at present surrounded by its fences, in extent accord-
ing to the measurement of the sworn surveyor Jacques
Corteljou Twenty five Morgen. Further yet a parcel of
valley, being one just quarter in the valleys situated on the
Westside of the North River known, by the name of Moerice
Davis and Jacob Slang’s valley of the same extent as is shown
by the deed from the Hon. Stuyvesand, dated Nov 2,1663.
Further yet one sixth (1/6) share in the meadowland situated
on this island Manhattans between Clabbord’s Valley and
the Great Kill, of the same extent as expressed in the grant
by Govr Nicolls, dated Aug 1, 1668; all free and unencum-
bered without any charge resting on or originating from the
same excepting the Lord’s right. For which said farm and
lands with the appurtenances of the same the said Mr Van
Ruyven acknowledged to have been well and thankfully
satisfied and paid, therefore declaring to transfer and con-
vey the aforesaid to the said Teunis Idusse with such right
and ownership as he the grantor or any one in his behalf has
possessed and occupied the same. Desisting by these pre-30
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sents from all claims, ownership, rights and pretentions
which he the grantor or any one in his behalf could or might
advance. Promising further to firmly and irrevocably keep,
carry out and perform this conveyance and to free it from all
ulterior claims, all under pledge as per law. In testimony
this has been subscribed to by the Mr Grantor, besides Mr
Johannes Van Brag in New Orange, June 22, 1674.
Johannes Vanbrugh	C. V. Ruyven
Guilain Verplanck
In my presence
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
[Translated from the Dutch]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City
of New Orange in New Netherland Mr Cornelis Van Ruyven
who declared, by virtue of the confirmation of Governor
Nicolls, Dated Jan 16, 1667 to cede, transfer and convey
in right true and free ownership to and in behalf of Johannis
Van Couwenhoven, brewer, living on this island Manhatans
certain his, grantor’s brewery, mill and Malthouse with the
house and other dependencies of the same, besides certain
lot and parcel of land situated on this island Manhatans at
Saphackenican, enclosed by the land of Teunis Idusse and
Jacob Pietersz De Groot as the same at present is sur-
rounded by its fence and has been occupied and used until
this date by the said Van Couwenhoven. Extent, accord-
ing to the measurement of the sworn surveyor Jacques Cor-
teljou, fully two morgens, all free and unencumbered with-
out any charge resting on or originating from the same, ex-
cepting the Lord’s right. For which said parcel of land
with the buildings and appurtenances of the same for pur-BOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
31
chase, transfer and conveyance the said Mr Van Ruyven,
before signing and delivering the present declared to have
been well and gratefully satisfied and paid. Therefore he
the grantor, in behalf as above, declares to desist from and
renounce all claims, property rights or pretensions which
he, the grantor, or any one on his behalf could or might
advance. Promising further to hold, carry out and per-
form firmly and irrevocably this conveyance and to free
said Johannis Couwenhoven from all ulterior claims, All
under pledge of his person and goods, real and personal none
excepted, submitting them to all courts and jurisdictions.
In testimony of the truth the present has been subscribed
by the grantor besides Mr Johannis Van Brugh and G.
Verplanck with their own hands in New Orange June 22,
1674.
Johannes Vanbrugh	C. V. Ruyven
Guilain Verplanck
In my presence
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
[Translated from the Dutch.]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City
of New Orange in New Netherland Mr Comelis Van Ruyven,
inhabitant of this City who declared, by virtue of a Patent
of Confirmation dated Jan 16,1667, issued to him, to convey,
transfer and cede in right, true and free ownerhip to and in
behalf of Jacob Pietersz De Groot, fanner living on this
island Manhatans at Saphackenican certain portion, or the
balance of grantor’s land situated at the said Saphackenican
to the South of Teunis Idusse, as the same is at present sur-
rounded by its fence, extent fully twenty morgens; further
one quarter in the valley known by the name of Mortie32
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Davids and Jacob Slangh’s Valleys, according to the deed of
Mr Petrus Stuyvesand, dated Nov 2, 1663; further one
sixth part in the meadow situated on this island Manhatans
between Clabbord’s valley and the Great Kill of the same
extent as per deed obtained on August 1, 1668 of Govr
Nicols, all free and unencumbered without any charges
resting on or originating from the same, excepting the
Lord’s right. For which said parcel of land with the valley
for purchase, conveyance and transfer the said Mr Van
Ruyven before signing & delivering these presents acknowl-
edged to have been well and thankfully satisfied and paid
therefore he grantor, in behalf of aforesaid, declares to de-
sist and refrain from all claims, ownershipright and preten-
sions which he the grantor or any one on his behalf could
or might advance. Further promising to keep perform and
carry out this conveyance firmly and irrevocably and to free
said Jacob Pietersz from all ulterior claims. Binding his
person and goods, none excepted, submitting them to all
Courts & Jurisdictions. In testimony of the truth this
present has been subscribed to by the grantor with his own
hand besides the undersigned Gentlemen J. V. Brugh and
G. Verplanck at New Orange, June 22, 1674.
Johannes Vanbrugh	C. V. Ruyven
Guilain Verplanck
Known to me
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
[Translated from the Dutch.]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City
of New Orange in New Netherland the worthy Mistress
Maghtell Steentgens, widow of the deceased Dom: Johannes
Megapolensis who, be virtue of a Patent of Confirmation
by Mr Govr Nicolls under date of Jan 9, 1667, declared toBOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
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cede, convey & transfer in right, true and free ownership
to and on behalf of Mr Balthazaer Bayard, burgher and in-
habitant of this city certain her house and lot standing and
situated within this city of New Orange; to the West the
Marketfield or great broadway, to the South the lot having
prior to this belonged to Jannettie Sabyns, to the North the
house and lot of Mr Gabrieli Minvielle, having before be-
longed to Mr Corn. Van Ruyven and to the East the North
River. Wide on the East or Street side seventy three wood
feet and eight inches, in the rear on the strand or Westside
fifty eight wood feet; in length from the front on the street
to the rear on the strand,* and further with such passive
and active services & rights as she, the grantor, has owned
and possessed the same and as the said house and lot are sur-
rounded by their fence, all free & unencumbered without
any charges resting on originating from the same, excepting
the Lord’s rights. For which aforesaid house and appurten-
ances of the same, through purchase, transfer and convey-
ance the said widow acknowledged to have been well and
thankfully satisfied and paid by said B. Bayard There-
fore she, the grantor, in behalf as above declares to desist
from and renounce all claims ownerships and pretensions
she, the grantor, or anyone on her behalf could or might
advance promising to hold, perform and carry out this con-
veyance firmly and irrevocably; and to free said Balthazaer
Bayard from all ulterior claims; pledging her person & goods,
personal and real, none excepted submitting the same to
all Courts and jurisdictions. In testimony of the truth
this present has been signed by the grantor with her own
hand besides Mr [left blank] at New Orange, June 24, 1674.
Johannes Vanbrugh	Machtelt Steens
Guilain Verplanck	widow of Johans Megapolens
Known to me
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
[Translated from the Dutch.]
*Measurement not given.34
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Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City
of New Orange in New Netherland Jeremias Jansz Wester-
hout, Simon Jansz Romeyn and Ariaen Jansz Westerhout,
being the lawful heirs of the deceased Jan Jansz Haegenaer
who declared by virtue of------
[Not completed.]
[Translated from the Dutch.]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City
of New Orange in New Netherland Roelof Jansz Van Mep-
pelen, butcher, living within this City of New Orange who,
by virtue of conveyance by the heirs of the deceased Jan
Jansz Hagenaer in behalf of the Grantor, dated June 10,
1672, declared to cede, convey & transfer in right, true and
free ownership, to and in behalf of Dirck Evertsen Fluyd,
Bargeman, certain his house and lot situated within this
City of New Orange to the North the Marketfield alley,
to the East the house & lot of Andries Claesz to the South
the Beavergraght and to the West the lot of Willem Douckles,
wide on the Southside twenty one feet three inches, on the
Northside twenty four feet and a half long five rods and a
half, with such passive and active services and rights as
the same has been owned and occupied by the grantor to
the present date, and as the same has now been received by
said Dirck Everts, and is enclosed within its fence, all free
and unencumbered without any charge resting on or origin-
ating from the same, excepting the Lord’s rights. For
which said house through purchase, transfer and conveyance
the said Roelof Jansz acknowledged to have been well and
thankfully satisfied and paid. Therefore he the appearer,
in behalf as above declares to desist from and renounce all
claims, ownership, rights and pretensions which he theBOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
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grantor or any one on his behalf could or might advance on
the same, further promising to keep perform and carry out
this conveyance firmly and irrevocably and to free the same
against all ulterior claims. In testimony of the truth this
present has been signed by the grantor besides the Mr
Schepen G. Verplanck with their own hand at New Orange
June 26, 1674.	’
Guilain Verplanck This is the "TA//j -/" mark
of Roelof	rl< Jr~ Jansz
Butcher.	^1
Known to me
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
[Translated from the Dutch.]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland Pieter Schaefbanck, Court-
messenger of this City of New Orange who declared, by
virtue of conveyance by Teunis Cray, made to him the
Grantor on March 2, 1656, to cede, convey and transfer to
and in behalf of Ariaen Jansz Cooninck, inhabitant of this
City certain his house and lot standing and situate within this
City of New Orange on the Eastside of the High or Broadway
having to the North the house and lot of Harmen Smeman to
the South the lot of the grantor, butting with the eastern
extremety against the garden of Dom Samuel Drisius, de-
ceased. Extent according to the measurement certificate of
the sworn surveyor Jacques Corteljou: on the Westside
twenty five wood feet and seven inches, on the Eastside the
same, long on the South and Northside eighteen rods five and
a half (5*$) feet; with such passive and active servitudes and36
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rights as the same has been owned and possessed by the
grantor, all free and unencumbered without any charge rest-
ing on or originating from the same, excepting the Lord’s
right. For which said house for purchase conveyance and
transfer the said Pieter Schaefbanck, before delivering this
present, acknowledged to have been well and thankfully
satisfied. Therefore he, grantor, in behalf of above, declares
to desist from & renounce all claims ownershiprights and
pretensions which he grantor, or any one on his behalf could
or might advance against the same. Further promising to
hold perform and carry out this conveyance, firmly and
irrevocably and to secure the same against all ulterior claims.
In testimony of the truth this present has been subscribed
to with his own hand by the grantor besides Mr Johannes
Vanbrugh in New Orange, June 28, 1674.
Johannes Vanbrugh	Pyeter Schafbanck
In my presence
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
[Translated from the Dutch]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland the worthy Mrs Elizabeth
Coustrie, having power of attorney from her husband Mr
Hendrik Coustrie, who acknowledged and declared (by virtue
of a power of attorney containing the clause about convey-
ance) to cede, convey and transfer in right, true and free
ownership to and in behalf of Hendrick Wessels Ten Broeck,
resident of this City of New Orange, certain her house and lot
standing and situated within this city of New Orange, on the
Highstreet between the house and lot of Evert Duycking andBOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
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the lot belonging to the widow of Burger Joris having before
this belonged to Jan Hendrik Steelman. Wide in front on
the North or Streetside thirty four feet, wood feet, on the
Southside the same; length on the Eastside forty feet and on
the Westside the same. The furthest part of the Southside
stretches to the middle of the waterwell, as is more amply
shown by the conveyance of Jan Hendricksz Steelman, dated
December 9, 1669, made to Mr Hendrik Coustrie; with such
passive and active servitudes and rights as the same has been
possessed and owned by the grantor, all free and unencum-
bered, without any charge resting on or originating from the
same, excepting the Lord’s right. For which said house and
lot for purchase, transfer and conveyance said Mrs. Coustrie
before signing and delivering this present, acknowledged to
have been well and thankfully paid and satisfied* Therefore
she, grantor in behalf as before declares to desist from and
renounce all claims, ownershiprights, and pretensions which
said Mr Hendrick Coustrie or any one on his behalf could or
might advance. Further promising firmly and irrevocably
to keep perform and carry out this conveyance and to free
the same from all ulterior claims, under pledge as required
by law. In testimony this present has been subscribed with
her own hand by the grantor besides Messrs Johannes De
Peyster.	at New Orange, June 30, 1674.
Elisabet Coutririer
Johannes DePeyster
Guilain Verplanck
In my presence
Ephraim Herman,
Clerk.
[Translated from the Dutch]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netheralnd the Rev Messrs Church-38
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masters of this City who declared with the consent and
approval of the Messrs Burgomasters to cede, transfer and
convey in a right, true and free ownership to and in behalf of
Maghdaleentie, widow of deceased Jacob Van Couwenhoven,
her heirs and successors certain portion of a lot situated to the
West of the Broadway having been prior to this time the
Church yard (cemetery), the said portion of a lot bounding
with the southern side on the lot of Pieter Simkam, tailor,
long on both sides one hundred eight feet, wide front and rear
twenty four wood feet, with such passive and active servitudes
and rights as the same has been owned and occupied until
this date by the said grantors or their predecessors, free and
unencumbered without any charge resting on or originating
from the same, excepting the Lord’s right. For which said
lot the grantors, before signing and delivering the present
acknowledged to have been well and thankfully satisfied and
paid; therefore they, grantors, in their aforesaid quality de-
clared to desist from and renounce all claims and pretensions
they the grantors or any of their successors could or might
advance against the said lot, further promising to keep, per-
form and carry out this conveyance firmly and irrevocably
and to secure said widow against all ulterior claims; pledging
as per law. In testimony of the truth this present has been
subscribed with their own hand by the grantors. In New
Orange, July 2, 1674.
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland Mrs Elizabeth De Potter
Johannes Vanbrugh
Wilh Beeckman
Known to me
O, Stevens V. Cortlant
Adolf Pietersz
Jacob Kip
Ephraim Herman, Clerk.
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widow and administratrix (or executrix) of the deceased
Isacq Bedloo who declared (by virtue of conveyance by Mr
Nicolaes Bayard as attorney for Augustine Herman, and on
June 17, 1669, granted to Mr Isacq Bedloo) to cede, transfer
and convey in right true and free ownership to and in behalf
of Cristiaen Laurier certain her lot, situated within this City
of New Grange in the Smee Street to the South the lot of the
grantor sold to Jan Pietersz, to the East the lot of Ambrosius
Dewaerhem and to the North the Prince Street. Extent,
according to the measurement of the sworn surveyor Jac
Corteljou, on the Westside two rods, on the Eastside one rod
twelve feet two inches, on the Northside five rods one foot
six inches, on the south side four rods eight feet eight inches,
with an additional oblique strip or hoock on the street on the
Eastside which has been granted to said Cristiaen by the
Messrs Burgomasters, commencing at the lot of Jan Pietersz
Bos, where it is 83^ inches wide, running obliquely from
thence to the comer of the Prince Street where said strip is
three and a half feet wide. With such passive and active
services and rights as the same has been possessed and occu-
pied by the grantor to this date, free and unencumbered,
without any charge resting on or originating from the same,
excepting the Lord’s right. For which said lot for purchase
conveyance and transfer the said Mrs Bedloo acknowledges
to have been well and thankfully satisfied and paid by the
hands of said Cristiaen Laurier. Therefore she, grantor in
behalf as above, declares to desist from and renounce all
claims ownership rights and pretensions which she the
grantor or any one on her behalf should or might advance
against the same. Further promising to hold perform and
carry out this conveyance firmly and irrevocably and to
secure the same against all ulterior claims. Pledging her
person & goods, none excepted, submitting them to all
Courts and jurisdictions. In testimony of the truth this
present has been personally subscribed to by the grantor in40
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the presence of the undersigned Gentlemen, at New Orange,
August 14, 1674.
Johannes Vanbrugh	Elizabeth DePotter
Guilain Verplanck
Known to me
Ephraim Herman,
Secretary.
[Translated from the Dutch]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City
of New Orange in New Netherland Mrs Elizabeth De Pot-
ter, widow and executrix of the deceased Isacq Bedloo who
declared (by virtue of conveyance by Mr Nicolaes Bayard
as attorney for Augustine Herman, granted on June 17,
1669 to said Mr Isacq Bedloo) to cede, transfer and convey
in right, true and free ownership to and in behalf of Jan
Pietersen Bos, shoemaker within this City, certain her lot
with the appurtenances of the same, situated within this
city, to the West the Smee Street to the North the house
and lot of Cristiaen Laurier, having prior to this belonged
to the above grantor, to the South the lot of the said grantor.
Extent according to the measurement of the sworn surveyor
Jacques Corteljou, on the Westside two rods, on the East-
side one rod twelve feet two inches, on the Southside five
rods one foot six inches and on the Northside five rods,
eight feet and five inches, with such passive and active
servitudes and rights as the same has been owned and
possessed by the grantor to this day, all free and unencum-
bered without any charge resting on or originating from the
same, besides the Lord’s right. For which said lot for pur-
chase, transfer and conveyance said Mrs Bedloo declared to
have been well and thankfully satisfied and paid from the
hands of said Jan Pietersz; therefore she, grantor, in behalf ofBOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
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above declares to desist from and renounce all claims, owner-
ship right and pretnsions which she grantor, or any one on
her behalf could or might advance, further promising to
keep, perform and execute this conveyance firmly and irrevo-
cably and to free the same from all ulterior claims, under
pledges as per law. In testimony of the truth this has been
subscribed to by the grantor at New Orange, September 20,
1674.
Johannes Van Brugh	Elizabeth De Potter.
Guilain Verplanck
Known to me
Ephraim Herman,
Secretary.
[Translated from the Dutch]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland Mrs Elizabeth De Potter
widow & executrix of deceased Isacq Bedloo who declared (by
virtue of conveyance by Mr Nicolaes Bayard, as attorney of
Mr Augustine Herman, granted on June 17,1669 in behalf of
said Mr Isacq Bedloo) to cede, convey and transfer in right,
true and free ownership to and in behalf of Ambrosius De
Weerhem, inhabitant of this City, certain her house and lot
standing and situate within this city of New Orange to the
North the Street named the Prince Street between the lot
of Cristiaen Laurier and that of Master [surgeon] Hans
Kierstede, Extent according to the measurement of the sworn
surveyor Jacques Corteljou, on the South or Street side two
rods 2 feet and nine inches on the Westside seven rods and
nine feet on the Northside three rods and one foot and on
the Eastside eight rods twelve feet and further with such
passive and active servitudes and rights as the same has42
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been, to this date possessed and owned by the grantor,
all free and unencumbered without any charges resting on
or originating from the same, excepting the Lord’s right.
For which said lot for purchase conveyance and transfer
said Mrs Bedloos before signing and delivering this present
declares to have been well and thankfully satisfied and paid
from the hands of said De Weerhem. Therefore she the
grantor, in behalf as above, declares to desist from and re-
nounce all claims, ownership rights and pretensions which
she, the grantor, & any one on her behalf could or might
advance; further promising to keep, perform and carry out
this conveyance firmly and irrevocably and to secure said
Ambrosius against all ulterior claims, pledging her person
and goods, personal and real, none excepted, submitting
them to all courts and jurisdictions. In testimony this has
been subscribed to by the grantor, at New Orange in pres-
ence of the undersigned gentlemen this September 24, 1674.
Johannes Vanbrugh	Elizabeth De Potter
Guilain Verplanck
Known to me
Ephraim Herman,
Secretary.
[Translated from the Dutch]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland the worthy Mrs Judith
Stuyvesand widow & executrix of deceased Mr Petrus Stuyve-
sand, who declared to cede, transfer and convey in right,
true and free ownership to and in behalf of Frans Bastiaensz
free Negro, certain parcel or piece of land situated across the
Fresh Water about the Bowery [farm] past the section or
neighborhood called Crommessie along the public road run-BOOK OP NEW YORK DEEDS
43
ning into the wood commencing at the Northend of the lots
of Crommessie and then running along said road northward
thirty two and a half rods, thence towards the East fifty six
and a half rods thence southward straight across to the land
of Henry Peers eighteen rods and thence westerly again back
to the public road forty six and one half rods, with such pas-
sive and active servitudes and rights as the same has been
possessed and occupied by grantor to this date, free and unen-
cumbered, without any charge resting on or originating from
the same excepting the Lord’s right (with this proviso, how-
ever, that said Francisco is bound, with his neighbors to keep
in repairs the fence of said land) For which said piece of
land said Mrs Stuyvesand for conveyance and transfer
acknowledged to have been satisfied and paid therefore she,
grantor, desisting from any claims, ownershiprights and
pretensions she or any one on her behalf should or might
advance. Promising to firmly and irrevocably keep perform
and carry out this conveyance. In Testimony of the truth
this has been personally subscribed to by the grantor besides
the undersigned Schepens, at New Orange, September 24,
1674.
Francois Rombouts	Judith Stuyvesant
Guilain Verplanck.
Known to me,
Ephraim Herman, Secretary.
[Translated from the Dutch]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland Andries Juriaensz & Nicolaes
Jansz Backer, testamentary heirs of the estate left by de-
ceased Jan Eversz Bout who (by virtue of certain disposition44
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and apostil by Gov General Anthony Colve dated December
24, 1673) declared to cede, transfer and convey in right, true
and free ownership to and in behalf of the widow & heirs of
deceased Isacq De Forest, Burgher and inhabitant of this
city certain house and lot standing and situated within this
City of New Orange; to the South the Marketfield alley,
between the houses and lots formerly having belonged to
Nicolaes Boot and Johannes Mons de La Montagne Jr.
Extent (as per conveyance by Mr Willem Beeckman, Harmen
Smeman and Machiel Jansen dated October 10, 1655 to the
said Jan Eversz Bout) on the street or Northside fifty two
feet; on the Eastside one hundred and thirty seven feet, on
the South side seventy nine and a half feet and on the West
side of the Street fifty four feet, where there jut out seven
feet; from there fifty seven and a half feet, where there again
jut out in width seventeen feet, and from thence again to the
fence of Mr. Jeronimus Ebbing, twenty wood feet as is more
plain from the little map and drawing here annexed. In
such a manner as said house and lot are at present surrounded
and confined in their fence. For which said house and lot
for purchase, transfer and conveyance said heirs acknowl-
edged and declared before signing and delivering the present,
to have been well and thankfully satisfied and paid. There-
fore they the grantors, in behalf of the said widow and heirs
declared to desist from and renounce all claims ownership
rights and pretensions which they the grantors or any one on
their behalf should or might advance against the said house
and lot with all the appurtenances of the same, conveying
the same free and unencumbered without any charges resting
on or originating from the same, excepting the Lord’s right.
They the grantors promising firmly and irrevocably to keep,
perform and carry out this conveyance and to free said widow
from all ulterior claims, pledging their persons and goods,
real and personal, none excepted, submitting the same to all
Lords, Courts & Jurisdictions. In testimony of the truth
this present has been subscribed to by the grantors with theirBOOK OP NEW YORK DEEDS
45
own hands besides the undersigned gentlemen, in New
Orange September 25,1674.
Claes Jansen Backer
Andries Juriansen
Known to me
Ephraim Herman,
Secretary
Guilain Verplanck
Francois Rombouts
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[Translated from the Dutch]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland Hendrik Bosch and Juriaen
Blanck Sr., in their quality as guardians and tutors of the46
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children left by deceased Michiell Tadens who, (by virtue of
certain patent of confirmation by the Hon Gov Richard
Nicols granted April 25, 1668, to Tryntie Waelings, and the
bill of sale and other proofs delivered by said Tryntie Wael-
ings to said Machiel Tadens) declared to cede, transfer and
convey in a right, true and free ownership to and in behalf
of Jan Evertsen Keteltas burgher and inhabitant of this city
certain house and lot standing and situated within this city
on certain corner of land, named the Schryers Hook, to the
West of Machiel Jansen. Extent, according to the certificate
of measurements by the surveyor on the Southwestside thirty
two feet, on the Northwestside three rods two feet and six
inches on the Northeastside twenty nine feet and on the
Southeast side four rods and five feet, altogether wood feet.
With such passive and active servitudes and rights as the
same has been owned and possessed by grantors all free and
unencumbered without any charge resting on or originating
from the same, excepting the Lord’s right. For which afore-
said house and lot for purchase conveyance and transfer said
guardians before signing and delivering the present declared
to have been well and thankfully satisfied and paid. There-
fore they the grantors in behalf as above declared to desist
from and renounce all claims, ownershipright or pretensions
which they the grantors in their aforesaid quality or any body
on this account, should or might advance. Further promis-
ing firmly and irrevocably to keep, perform, and carry out
this conveyance, and to secure said Jan Keteltas against all
ulterior claims, all under pledge as per law. In testimony of
the truth this has been personally subscribed to by the
grantors besides the undersigned gentlemen at New Orange*
September 26, 1674.
Guilain Verplanck	Hendrick Bosch
Johannes Vanbrugh	Juryan Blanck
In my presence
Ephraim Herman,
Secretary.
[Translated from the Dutch]BOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
47
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Grange in New Netherland the undersigned administra-
tors of the estate left by deceased Jan Hendriksz Steelman,
alias Coopall [buy all] who (by virtue of certain patent of
confirmation dated February 17, 1667, granted by the Hon
Gov. Richard Nicolls) declared to cede Convey and transfer
in right, true and free ownership to and in behalf of the widow
and heirs of the deceased Burger Joris certain lot situated
within this city to the North of the Wall, bounded westward
the house and lot of Thomas Wandell, to the North the High-
street to the East the house and lot of the said Jan Steelman
and to the South the aforesaid wall. Extent according to the
survey of the Sworn surveyor Jacques Corteljou, on the
Southside twenty eight wood feet, the Northside twenty eight
feet and five inches, the length on either side seventy eight
feet, said lot on February 7, 1670, having been publicly sold
to John Sharpe, and by said Sharpe Conveyed to Thom:
Wandel of Mespat who in his turn sold the same to said
widow and heirs. All free and unencumbered without any
charge resting on or originating from the same, excepting
the Lord’s right. For which said lot, for purchase transfer
and conveyance said administrators before signing and
delivering the present declared to have been well and thank-
fully satisfied and paid therefore they the grantors, desisting
from and renouncing in their above quality in behalf of as
above all further claims ownershiprights and pretensions
which they the grantors or any one on their behalf should or
might advance. Promising further firmly and irrevocably to
keep, perform and cany out this conveyance and to free the
same from all ulterior claims, under pledges as per law. In
testimony [of the truth] this has been personally subscribed
by the grantors besides the undersigned gentlemen Schepens
at New Orange this September 28,1674.
Johannes Vanbrugh	Jacob Kip
Francois Rombouts	Asser Levy.
Known to me
Ephraim Herman
[Translated from the Dutch]	Secretary.48
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Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland the undersigned administra-
tors of the estate left by the deceased Jan Hendriksz Steel-
man (alias Coopall) who, by virtue of the confirmatory
patent by the Hon. Gov. R. Nicolls dated Feb 17, 1667 to
the said Steelman declared to cede, transfer and convey in
right, true and free ownership to and in behalf of the Mr
Schepen Guilaine Verplanck certain brick dwelling and lot
standing and situated within this City; to the North the
Wallf or shore [strand] of the East River, having on the
Eastside the lot of Everd Duyking on the Northside the lot
of Hendrik Coustrie, having prior to this belonged to said
Jan Steelman, to the West the lot also having belonged to the
said Steelman and to the South the Wall [Waal] or bank.
Extent from the street or gable of the house to the centre
fence of the house of Hend Coustrie and in width on the South
and Northside thirty four woodfeet; with such passive and
active servitudes and rights as the same has been possessed
and occupied by the said Jan Steelman, all free and unen-
cumbered without any charge resting on or originating from
the same, excepting the Lord’s right. For which said house
and lot for purchase transfer and conveyance said administra-
tors, before signing and delivering the present, acknowledged
to have been well and thankfully satisfied and paid. There-
fore, the grantors, in their above capacity, in behalf of the
said Verplanck, desisting from all further claims, ownership-
rights and pretensions which they the grantors, or any one on
account of the same should or might advance against said
house and lot. Further promising firmly and irrevocably to
keep, perform and carry out this conveyance and to free the
same from all ulterior claims, all under pledge as per law. In
testimony this has been personally subscribed by the grant-
f This should be Waal. A waal is a small inner water or
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ors, besides the undersigned Schepens at New Orange, Sep-
tember 28, 1674.
Francois Rombouts	Jacob Kip
Johannes Vanbrugh	Asser Levy.
Known to me
Ephraim Herman,
Secretary.
[Translated from the Dutch]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
New Orange in New Netherland Pieter Jansen Mesier, ship-
carpenter and inhabitant of this city, who, by virtue of
purchase conveyance and transfer of Lysbet Tyssen dated
March 7, 1665/6. declared to cede transfer and convey in
right, true and free ownership to and in behalf of Lyntie
Dircx Servaes, certain house and lot standing and situate
outside the fortifications of this city in the Smith’s valley, on
the Northeastside of the land of the said Lysbet Tyssen.
Extent as per computation: One hundred and twenty seven
feet in length five and twenty feet wide, with such passive
and active servitudes and rights as the same has been pos-
sessed and occupied by the said Pieter Jansen, all free and un-
encumbered without any charge resting on or originating
from the same, excepting the Lord’s right. For which said
house and lot for purchase conveyance and transfer said
Pieter Jansen Mesier, before signing and delivering this pre-
sent, acknowledged to have been well and thankfully satisfied
and paid from the hands of said Lyntie Dircx Servaes,
therefore he, grantor, in behalf of said Lyntie Dircx [desisting
from and renouncing] all claims ownershiprights and preten-
sions, which he, the grantor, or any one on his behalf should50
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or might advance; further promising firmly and irrevocably
to keep, perform and carry out this conveyance and to free
it from all ulterior claims. Pledging his person and goods
personal and real, submitting them to all courts and jurisdic-
tions. In testimony hereof the present has been personally
signed by the grantor besides the Messrs [Schepens] at New
Orange, September 30, 1674.
Guilain Verplanck
This is
of Pieter . ,
made by /\
the mark
Jansz Mesier
himself.
Known to me
Ephraim Herman,
Secret.
[Translated from the Dutch]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City
of New Orange in New Netherland the worthy Maghdal-
leentie Herlyn wid. of the deceased Tielman Van Vlecq who
(by virtue of certain confirmatory patent of Mr Govr
Richard Nicols, dated May 6, 1668.) declared to cede,
transfer and convey in right, true and free ownership to
and in behalf of Guiljam de Honeur burgher and resident
of this City, certain house and lot standing and situate
within this City North of the Highstreet, bounded to the
East by the house and lot of Aries Otto, to the South by
the Highstreet aforesaid, to the West by the house and lot
of Nicolaes DeMeyer to the North by the Mudalley, and
measured by the present surveyor J. Corteljou on October
10, 1658 and found [to measure as follows] the Southside51
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twenty three wood feet two inches; the Northside equal
width, the Eastside, long Eight rods nine feet, the Westside
Nine rods two feet, all free and unencumbered without any
charge resting on or originating from the same, excepting
the Lord’s right. For which said house and lot for pur-
chase transfer and conveyance said Widow, acknowledged
to have been well and thankfully satisfied and paid by said
Guiljam De Honeur. Therefore she the grantor, in behalf
as above, declares to desist from and renounce all claims
propertyrights or pretensions she, the grantor, or any one
in her behalf should or might advance. Promising firmly
and irrevocably to keep perform and carry out this con-
veyance and secure the same against all ulterior claims,
pledging as per law. In testimony this has been personally
subscribed to by the grantor, in the presence of the under
signed Gentlemen at New Orange September 29, 1674.
Guilain Verplanck	Maddalena Y. Vleck.
Known to me,
Ephraim Herman, Sec.
[Translated from the Dutch]
Whereas certain house and lot standing and situated
within this City to the North the Brouwer Street between
the house and lot of Jeronimus Ebbinck and Frederick
Philipsz of the same extent as per the conveyances, deeds
and the confirmation of Mr Govr Richard Nicols of the same,
and as the same is comprehended within and surrounded
by its fence; which said house and lot on December 9, 1671,
at public auction by Jacob Hendriksz Varrevanger, executor
for the deceased Maria Paulet, was sold to Capt. Thomas
DeLaval, and by said Lavall again transferred to John
Ryder, former Clerk here. Which said house and lot ac-52
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cording to the tenor of the conditions of sale remained
mortgaged till the payment of the sale price. And whereas
Vendue Master Nicolaes Bayard, on the 16th inst. obtained
sentence and execution against and concerning the com-
missaries of the Estate of John Ryder, the same by virtue
of said sentence, has likewise on the 20th inst. been sold at
public auction by the officer of this City by execution to
Nicolaes Bayard for the amount of four thousand seven
hundred seventy five guilders seewant’s value, as is further
shown by said conditions. Therefore we Schout, Burgo-
master and Schepens of the City of New Orange have con-
firmed, transferred and conveyed as we do confirm transfer
and convey by these presents to and in behalf of the said
Nicolaes Bayard, his heirs and successors, the above named
house and lot, with everything on and in the same being
fastened by nail and fixed to the ground and further with
such passive and active servitudes and rights as the said
house and lot has been possessed and occupied prior to this
by said John Ryder or any one else, free and unencumbered,
without any charge resting or originating from the same,
excepting the Lord’s right. In testimony this present has
been personally signed by the Gentlemen of the Court at
New Orange, October 23, 1674.
Wilm Knyffe, Schout
Johannes Vanbrugh
Wilh; Beeckman
Guilain Verplanck
By order of the Hon Court of the City of N. Orange,
Ephraim Herman,
Secretary.
[Translated from the Dutch]
Appeared before us undersigned Schepens of the City of
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Albert Hendricksz, residing in this City who by virtue of
conveyance to her by Pieter Jansz Mesier, dated September
30, declared to cede, transfer and convey to and in behalf of
Everdt Evertsz Pels, shipcarpenter and inhabitant of this
city certain house and lot standing and situated without this
City’s fortifications in the Snuth’sValley on the Northeastside
of the land of said Lysbet Tyssen. Extent as per computa-
tion; length one hundred and twenty seven feet wide in front
facing the street twenty four and in the rear twenty five feet
(said house and lot having been sold by Lyntie Servaes to
Lysbet Tyssen, and by said Lysbet Tyssen again sold to said
Everdt Pels) with such passive and active servitudes and
rights as the same has been possessed and occupied by the
grantor, all free and unencumbered without any charge
resting on or originating from the same excepting the Lord’s
rights. For which said lot for purchase transfer and convey-
ance said Lyntie Dircx and her husband, before signing and
delivering the present declared to have been well and thank-
fully satisfied and paid. Therefore they the grantors in
behalf of said Everd Pels, declared to desist from and re-
nounce all claims, ownershiprights and pretensions which
they the grantors or any one on their behalf should or might
advance, further promising firmly and irrevocably to keep,
perform and carry out this conveyance, and to free said
Everd Pels from all ulterior claims, all under pledge as per
law. In testimony this has been personally signed by
grantors, besides the undersigned Gentlemen, at New
Orange October 23, 1674.
Guilain Verplanck	Albert Hendricksen
Linte Servaes.
Known to me
Ephraim Herman,
Secretary.
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Whereas Isack Deforeest of this Citty deceased did in
his life tyme bargaine and sell unto frederick Arentsen
Turner, a Certaine erve or parcell of land, lyeing and being on
the Northsyde of Thomas Verdon, and on the Eastsyde of
Abraham Carmer, on the West syde Isack de Foreest, and on
the Southsyde 56 English foote one Inch,—On the West syde
one hundred and one foote six Inches. On the North syde 24
foote 8 Inches—as by a bill of agreement and sale thereof*
undr the hands of the said Isack Foreest and Frederick
Aamtson bearing date the 18th of May Anno 1674. more
plainly will appeare, and the above named purchaser and
seller Ommitting to record the same in the said Isack Forest
his life tyme.
Now for more Strengthening and making a Sure tytle
thereof, unto the said Frederick Arentson his heyres Execu-
tors administrators or assignes. Know yee by these Presents
that I Sarah de Yooreest Rellict or widdow of the said Isack
de Voreest, deceased, doe absoulutly bargaine sell & confirme
the former sale of my said husband deceased assigning trans-
porting allienating and making over ye said erve or parcell of
land as is above mentioned unto the said Frederick Arnson
his heyres and assignes. As also the privelidges of a Passage
or Entry of eight foote in breadth for the Conveniensye of
goeing into the hindermost erve between Thomas Verdon &
Barnard the Taylor To Ha\e And To Hold, all the before
mentioned Erve or parcell of Land, unto the said Frederick
Arentson his heyres and assignes, to the proper use and be-
hoofe of him the said Frederick Arentson his heyres and
assignes for ever. In such manner and forme as aforesaid,
wholy relingquishing all manner of clayme, right, tytle and
Intrest unto the same or any part or parcell thereof, but
absolutely allienate the same from mee my heyres & Execut-
ors for ever, & doe Covenant, promise and grant that the
said Erve or Parcell of land is free and cleare of all manner of
Dowryes, Judgments, Mortgages, Extents, Sales, bargaines,
or incumbrances whatsoever and from ye Claymes of allBOOK OF NEW YORK DEEDS
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persons; mee my heyres and Executors, shall and will warrant
and for ever defend, by virtue of these Presents. In Witness
whereof, I have hereto sett my hand in New Yorke the Six-
teenth day of July 1675.
New York, 2d July, 1675.
Did Abell Hardenbrooke for a valuable Consideration
and certaine summe of money to him in hand paid by Geurt
Gerritz and Elizabeth his wife, transport and make over
unto the said Giourt Gerritz a Certain house or Tenement,
lyeing on the Eastsyde of the Heere Wegh with a Lott of
ground thereunto belonging and appertaining between the
house and land of John Hendrixon Van Gunst and Suert
Woolnertz; [Oelferts?] found to bee on the Westsyde,
Twenty five foote wood-Measure, & eight inches; on the
East side Twenty six foote, two Inches Long according to
Ground breife as more perticulerly doth appeare by the land-
meeters bill bearing date the 28th June 1675, wch Trans-
port was signed by ye said Abell Hardenbrooke, with his
seale the 3d day of Julye 1675
In the presence of
Frederick Phillipps, Alderman
& John Sharpe
Testes
Simon J. Romeyn	The Marke of
Henry Hedger
De foreest.
and John Sharpe
Towne Clearke.
Towne Clearke.56
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New Yorke, July 13, 1675.
Did Mathew forne for ye summe of six hundred Guilders
wampoms value, the one halfe in hand the other halfe pay-
able ye Primo July next ensuing this date, sell transport,
allienate and make over unto Daniell Carfoe the one halfe
or Moyety of the land wch hee the said Mathew Forne did
latly purchase from Allard Anthony and his wife lying and
being in the street called the broadway of this"Citty, to say ye
Westermost part or ye halfe lyeing next to Hudsons River,
as it lyes ground and nayle fast, be it more or less; as by the
bill of sayle or transport from ye said Allard Anthony more
plainly appears; which transport of the said Mathew Forne
unto the said Daniell Carfoe was signed and sealed in Pres-
ence of Henry Hedger and mee,
John Sharpe
Towne Clearke.
July the 16, 1675.
Did Sarah de Foreest widdow of Isack de Foreest deceased
for a valuable Consideration in hand paid, absolutly bar-
gaine, sell allienate and Confirme unto Thomas Verdon of
this Citty, Marriner a Certain tract or parcel of land, lyeing
in this Citty—On the West the erve of Mr Hanns Keer-
steede of equall length of Mr Hans his Erve, and Just the
halfe or equall breadth of my Erve next the Street, (Except)
the going or passage of Eight foote wch going is to bee cut
off between both Erves. The true length & breadth thereof
as in Jaques Corteleau’s middle breefe is specified viz;—
On the south side Two rodds 8 wood foote, 3 inches, On the
North side Two rodds 3 foote On the East side Eight Rodd
seaven foote on the west side eight rodd seaven foote, To
have and to hold unto the said Thomas Yerdon, the said
erve to the Proper use and beehoofe of the said ThomasBOOK OP NEW YORK DEEDS
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Verdon his heyres and assignes, for Ever, Covenanting and
engaging that ye said Erve is wholy & absolutly free and
cleare of all incumbrances whatsoever. And will the same,
from the Claymes of all persons for ever warrant & defend
by virtue of these Presents in Witness whereof thee have
hereunto set her marke in New Yorke this 16 July 1675.
Memorandum that Sarah de Foreest engageth to make
up the halfe of the fence in good and orderly maimer as it
ought to bee and to maintaine or cause the same to bee soe
maintained for ever, at the proper costs & charge of her, her
heyres or assignes .
August the, 24th 1675 ---
Did Elizabeth Bedloo Widdow and rellict of Isack Bedloo.
of this Citty, Merchant, deceased for a valluable Considera-
tion to her in hand paid, before the signing of these presents,
bargain, sell, allienate and confirme unto John Harperding of
this Citty, Shoemaker a certaine tract plott or Parcell of
land or ground lyeing within this Citty lately purchased of
Nicolas Bayard, Attorney of Augustinus Hermans. Scituate
lyeing and being on the west side of the Smiths Street, and on
the North side of the Princes Street, Being two thirds of the
whole purchase of the said tract or thereabouts as it stands
in the land Meeters breefe, bearing date the pmo June 1674.
The marke of
Testes.
Simon Romeyn
Henry Hedger
As testifies
John Sharpe
Towne Clearke.58
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The other third part thereof being transported unto Christian
Lowrier, To Have And To Hold, all the said two thirds of
land as aforesaid unto the said John Harperding and to the.
propper use and behoofe of the said John Harpending his
heyres and assignes for ever. The said Elizabeth Bedloo.
for her selfe her heyres, Executors and Administrators to and
with the said John Harperding his heyres, Executors and
assignes that the said tract or parcel of land is wholy and
absolutely free and cleare of all incumbrances whatsoever,
and that hee or they or any of them shall and may have
hold, use, occupie, possess and enjoy all the premisses above
demissed, without the demand clayme sett hinderance,
molestation or eviction of all or any person or persons what-
soever clayming for, from, by or under the said Elizabeth
Bedloo, her heyres, Executors or any other by, from or with
their Lycense order or Procurement. In Wittness whereof,
the said Elizabeth Bedloo hath here unto sett her hand In
Presence of the Aldermen hereunder subscribed the day and
year within written.
Elizabeth Bedloo
Wm. Darvall,
G. Minviele
And in Presents of mee
John Sharpe
Towne Clearke.
New Yorke, 19th October 1675.
This day did Mr William Darvall of this Citty for a valu-
able consideration in hand paid, to his full content and satis-
faction, before the recording of these Presents doth Bargaine,
Sell, allienate, transport and make over unto Elias Pudding-
ton of the same Plase, Shippcarpenter, all his right tytle and
interest in a Certaine Parcell of land lyeing and being in this
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the land latly belonging to Tunis Templar on the Southside
of that which belongs to the widdow Anna Litscoe, having in
breadth on the East and West side 30 foote in length on the
North side Eight rodd and a halfe and on the South side,
Seaven rodd wanting five inches. To have and to hold unto
the said Elias Puddington his heyres and assignes to ye only
proper use and behoofe of him the said Elias Puddington, his
heyres and assignes for ever. In witness and confirmation
whereof the said Mr William Darvall hath hereunto sett his
hand the day and yeare above written.
Wm Darvall.
Witness
Edward Dyer,
Cousseau
John Sharpe.
The. 14th of October 1675.
This day did Allexander Glynn of Schonectide for a valu-
able consideration of a valuable summe to him in [hand] paid
to his full content and satisfaction before the recording of
these Presents, Bargaine, sell allienate, transport and make
over unto Abraham Lambertson Moll his heyres, Executors
and assignes one parcell of Land, lyeing and being in the
Smiths Valey Broad to the South East, or next the Strand, 53
foote and 7 inches, wood measure, and One hundred & sixty
eight foote seaven inches, ye same measure, on the West side
of the house of sd Allexander Glinn, and is Broad behind
to the North West, Twenty One foote nine Inches, with the
use and benefitt of ye well being between him and the said
Glinns house; To have and to hold &c as in forme accus-60
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tomary—Dated ut Supra and the said Allexander Glynn
signed & sealed and delivered the Principle conveyance or
transport at ye speciall instant and request of the said Moll
in Presents of us witnesses thereunto called.
Testes
was signed & sealled by
Allexander Glinn.
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Richard Charlton
John Sharpe.
17, October, 1675.
This day did Allexander Glynn for a valuable consider-
ation &c Bargaine, sell, alienate, transport and make over
unto Hendrick Vande Water a Certaine house and land
thereunto belonging and appertaining lyeing & being in the
Smiths Valey, betweene the house of Cornelius Clopper,
Smith and Abraham Lambertson Moll, as it now lyeth in
and between the fence of the before mentioned neighbours.
To have and to hold to the said Hendrik Yandewater his
heyres and assignes to the only propper use and behoofe
of him the said Hendrick Vandewater his heyres and assignes.
IN WITNESS and confirmation whereof the said Allexander
Glynn hath sett his hand and seale to ye Principle instru-
ment or conveyance and delivered the same to ye said
Hendrick Yandewater in Presents of us
Was signed and sealed by
Allexander Glynn
Jacob Lokerman
Ludovicus Cobes
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October 17, 1675.
This day did Allexander Glinn of Schonectide, for a val-
uable consideration before the signing and sealing in hand
paid, Bargaine, sell, allienate, transport and confirmed unto
Hendrick Vandewater of New Yorke Marriner, a Certaine
Lott of ground or parcell of Land, lyeing and being in the
Towne of Gravesend, on the West End of Long Island,
Commonly called or known by the name of the Nine and
Thirtieth Lott with all my right, title, interest & Priviledges
in the same, as now doth, or hereafter shall belong thereunto,
to all intents construccons and purposes without any Pro-
visons restrictions, exception or reservation whatsoever.
To HAVE AND TO HOLD, all my right in the said
Lott of Land, and premises with all the Privilledges proffitts
and immuityes thereunto belonging, or any wise apper-
taining unto the said Hendrick Vandewater and to the only
and propper use and behoofe of him the said Hendrick Van-
dewater his heyres, Executors, Administrators and assignee
for ever.
I the said Allexander Glynn for my selfe my heyres,
executors and administrators doe covenant, promise and
Grant, to and with the said Hendrick Vandewater his
heyres, Executors, Administrators and assignes that the
said Land, Premisses and Priviledges thereunto belonging
is wholy & absolutely free and Cleare, of all maimer of
former bargainee, sales, Mortgages, Judgments, Executions,
Extents Joyntures, Dowries, or other incumbrances whatso-
ever and that hee the said Hendrick Vandewater his heyres,
Executors, administrators and assignes, shall and may
quietly and Peaceably have hold, use, occupy possess and
enjoy, the premisses within mentioned and demised without
the sett hinderance or molestation of all or any person or
persons whatsoever, Clayming by from or under mee or
any for, from or by mee, or by my or their lysense order or
procurement.62
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IN WITNESS and confirmation whereof the said Alex-
ander Glynn hath to the Principle Instrument or Convey-
ance for the said Land and premisse sett his his hand and
seale and delivered ye same in Presents of us wittnesses
thereunto Especially desired.
Was signed & sealed by
Allexander Glinn.
Jacob Lockerman
Ludovicus Cobes
John Sharpe.