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Capt. Bowen, in the Brig Pelling, bound for Philadel- phia, having lost all his Sails ; and who having refit- ted at Bermudas, sailed in Company with Capt. Kip. He likewise heard, that a Boston Snow and a Ber- muda Sloop, were lately wreck'd on the Coast of Florida.
Custom-House, Rhode Island, March 2. Entred In, Gibbs from Amboy .- The Boston Weekly Post- Boy, March 5, 1750.
To be sold at Publick Vendue, on Tuesday the 20th March next,
The Plantation of Joseph Forman,1 in Freehold, consisting of about 1300 Acres, with two good Dwelling-Houses thereon, one in the Heart of the Plantation, the other by the Tan House and Tan Yard, which is also thereon, and in good Order for carrying on the Tanning Business. There is a good deal of good Meadow, and much good Swamp, which may be cleared. There may be three good Settle- ments on said Plantation. It is proper for any in- tended Buyer, to come early in the Morning to view the Premises. Also to be sold at Vendue the Day following, The Grist Mills of said Forman's standing
1 According to Salter's Hist. Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Gen. David Forman, one of the heroes of the Battle of Monmouth, was said to have been the fourth son of Joseph Forman, a wealthy New York shipping merchant, who m. Elizabeth Lee, and on retiring from active life settled in New Jersey. It seems more probable that he forsook the retirement of his farm at Freehold for the busy marts of New York, where we find one Joseph Forman a partner of David Provost in the snow Hornet, in 1756; a partner of Lewis Pintard in 1757, in the sloop George, 12 guns; one of the trustees of the First Presbyterian church in New York, in 1759; owner the same year of the ship Two Friends, 10 guns; in 1762 owner of the sloop Bonetta, 12 guns, and in 1767 still a merchant of New York. This may have been a son of the Joseph Forman men- tioned in the text. - Calendar N. Y. Hist. MSS., English, 666, 669, 702, 715, 735, 766.
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near Middle-Town Point. Conditions of Sales to be seen at said Times and Places, by
Jos. FORMAN. -- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, March 5, 1750.
Run away from Samuel Burrows, in the Jerseys, a Dutch servant lad, about 17 or 18 years of age, named Joseph Freemiller, a short well-set fellow, black complexion : Had on when he went away, a new felt hat, a new silk handkerchief, a new black and white homespun jacket, with striped lining, and under it a short blue Dutch jacket, without sleeves, good leather breeches, good shoes, and grey yarn stockings. Whoever takes up and secures said ser- vant, so as his master may have him again, if in Phil- adelphia, shall have Thirty Shillings reward, and if further, Forty, and reasonable charges, paid by
SAMUEL BURROWS. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 6, 1749-50.
To be LETT,.
A Commodious plantation, situated in the county of Salem, and township of Pilesgrove, containing 440 acres, whereof 20 is good meadow, with a large brick dwelling house ; likewise a good barn, orchard, &c. Any person inclining to rent the same, may be fur- ther informed by Andrew Tranberg, in Wilmington. - The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 6, 1749-50.
To be sold at Publick Vendue, on Thursday, the 29th of this Instant, March, on the Premises ; The Plantation of Hendrick Brass, lying in East- Jersey, in the Township of Piscataqua, joining Bound
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Brook, containing about 160 Acres of Land, with a Dwelling House thereon, and a good Orchard ; about 15 Acres thereof is very good Meadow, and about 7 Acres more almost clear. The Title indisputable. If any Person inclines to purchase the Whole, or Part thereof, before the Vendue, they may apply to the said Hendrick Brass, living near the Premises, who will agree on reasonable Terms .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, March 12, 1750.
To be SOLD.
A Plantation in the Township of Woodbridge, Six Miles from Perth Amboy, and three Miles from a good Landing, containing Two Hundred Acres of very good Upland, Fifty being cleared, and the Rest in good Timber ; and forty Acres of good Meadow belonging to the said Farm, and a good Orchard. The said Plantation formerly belonged to John Worth. Whoever inclines to purchase the said Farm, may apply to John Clark and James Worth, of New-Windsor in the County of Middlesex, and agree on reasonable Terms .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, March 12, 1750.
Philadelphia, March 13. From Gloucester there is Advice, that three Men are in Goal there, for the Murder of Joseph Young, of that County, and rob- bing his House of Money, to the Value of about Forty Shillings. They are old Offenders, have all been in the Goal of this City, and have suffered cor- poral Punishment .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, March 19, 1750.
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Custom-House, New-York. Inward Entries. Ship Darby and Joan, Isaac Sheldon, from New-Jersey .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, March 19, 1750.
To BE SOLD,
A Tract of Land containing about 230 Acres of good Wheat Land, well stored with Timber, situated in Bergen County, within a Mile and a half of a good Landing, and a Quarter of a Mile from a Grist-Mill and Saw-Mill ; there is a large Quantity of Low Land upon it, fit for mowing Ground. Any Person inclin- ing to purchase may enquire of the Printer hereof .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, March 19, 1750.
To be sold, at Publick Vendue, on Friday, the 6th of April next, at 12 of the Clock, to the highest Bidder, at the House of Mr. George Vroom, at Piscataway Landing ;
The Plantation lately belonging to Peter Taven- ier, deceased, lying and being in Menisquan, in the Township of Shrewsbury, and County of Middlesex, containing about 260 Acres, with a House and good Barn thereon, likewise a good Orchard with near two hundred good bearing Trees of diverse Sorts, as Ap- ples, Pears, Peaches, Cherries, &c. About 12 or 13 Acres of the said Land is good Meadow, already full of English Grass, and more may be made; said Plantation is within a Mile of a Grist-Mill. Any Per- son inclining to purchase before the Day of Sale, may apply to the Widow Tavenier, Executrix to the said Deceased's Estate, or to Henry Dumont, both
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living at the Landing, and agree on reasonable Terms. The Title indisputable, to be given by the said Widow. Conditions of Sale to be seen at the Time and Place aforesaid .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, March 19, 1750.
Custom-House, New-York. Inward Entries. Shel- don from New-Jersey .- The New York Evening Post, March 19, 1750.
Run away, on the 28th of February last from Al- exander Parker, on the road betwixt Salem and Phil- adelphia, a servant man, named Charles Hunt, about 25 years of age, short stature, brown ruddy com- plexion, wide mouth, very talkative, and shews his teeth very much in talking, and very apt to laugh : Took with him two pair of shoes, one old, mended at the side, a quantity of cloaths not known. Who- ever takes up and secures said servant, so that his master may have him again, shall have Twenty Shil- lings reward, and reasonable charges, paid by Alex- ander Parker, in Philadelphia.
N. B. Said servant lived with one Cheaseman, on Timber-Creek.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 20, 1749-50.
To be sold by JOHN JENKINS, living in Tren- ton, A Tract of land, lying in the county of Morris, in West-Jersey, containing 1750 acres of good land, very well timbered, and well watered; and a vast body of fine meadow may very easily be made, situ- ate about a mile from Delaware river, where is a good landing ; 'tis about 7 miles from Oxford furn- ace, and within I mile of a grist mill, &c. Whoever
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inclines to purchase the said tract of land, and pay- ing cash down, or interest for the same, may have it very reasonable, with an indisputable title to the premises .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, March 27, I750.
New-York, April 2. We have Advice from Am- boy, that a Brig belonging to that Place, Thomas Crowell Master, bound inwards from Antigua, was cast away the 14th of last Month, at 12 o'Clock at Night, in a hard Gale of Wind, near Barnagat ; the Men saved their Lives, but the Vessel and great Part of the Cargo lost .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 2, 1750.
To BE SOLD,
A Dwelling House, with a Lot of Ground contain- ing one Acre, lying at Raritan Landing, within a Mile of New-Brunswick: The House is new and well finished, with a good Cellar under it: There is a Brook running thro' the Land, and a fine Spring on it ; as also a Bark Mill, and Ten Pits thereon, which makes it very suitable for either a Brewer, Shoe- maker, or Tanner. There is a Garden paled in, with a good Spring in it ; It lies on the main Road, and is adjoining to Edward Antil, Esq; Whoever inclines to purchase, may apply to John Smalley, on the Premises .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly. Post Boy, April 2, 1750.
Run-away on the 25th of March last, from James Banks, of Newark, in the County of Essex, an Irish Servant Man named Arthur Harvey, (formerly Serv-
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ant to Solomon Comes of Staten Island) is about 20 Years of Age, of short Stature, has a down Look, with short dark Hair : Had on a brown great Coat, and a Snuff coloured Pea Jacket. Also run away with him, a Negro Man about the same Age, has a long Face, strait Nose, of a middle Stature, and had on a good red great Coat, a Butternut coloured Coat and Jacket, with some other Cloathes besides, and has taken with him a Gun. Likewise run off, a Lad named Nathaniel Ward, Son to Nathaniel Ward of Newark, is of tall Stature, aged about 16 Years, and has white Hair ; Had on a light blue Camblet Coat, and a deep blue Frize Jacket. Whoever takes up and secures all or either of the said Persons, so that their respective Owners may have them again, shall have for each THREE POUNDS, and all reasonable Charges paid by James Banks, Jonathan Sargeant and Na- thaniel Ward .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 2, 1750.
TAKEN from a Person at New-Brunswick, a few Days ago; supposed to have been stolen ; a good Homespun Cloth Coat and Jacket, a Worsted Cap, a Castor Hat, and an ordinary Shirt, all tied up in a Pillowbear ; also six Pieces of Silver, supposed to be a Silver Spoon cut to Pieces :- Any Person claiming the said Goods, by applying to James Hude, Esq; at New-Brunswick, describing the same, and paying the Charges may have them again .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 9, 1750.
A single Person is wanted that is qualified for a School-Master ; Such a One will meet with Encour-
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agement by applying to Martin Beekman, or Abra- ham Dumont, near Rariton River, about seven Miles above the Landing .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 9, 1750.
To be SOLD, or LETT,
A Water Lot, with a large Dwelling-House, Stable, and a convenient Dock, all in good Repair, and situate in New-Brunswick ; fit for either Merchant or Tavern keeper. Any Person inclin'd to purchase the Premises, may apply to Andrew Ramsey, Tavern- keeper in New-York, who intends shortly for the West-Indies ; Therefore desires all Persons that he is indebted to, to bring in their Accounts, and receive their Ballances ; and those indebted to him, to come and discharge the same .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 9, 1750.
To BE SOLD,
The Dwelling-House, Store-House, and Lot of Ground in Wall-Street, near the City-Hall, now in the Possession of Doctor Alexander Connoly. En- quire of David Provoost, of Bergen County in East- Jersey, or Catharine Beekman, Widow, and Abraham Lodge in New-York .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 9, 1750.
Philadelphia,
From Great Egg Harbour we have an Account, that on Friday Night last the House of Elisha Smith was struck with Lightening in a very surprizing Man- ner, without hurting any of the People in it, viz. Both Ends of the House were intirely broke in, and
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the Roof laid open ; and the End of an old House adjoining it was likewise beat in, and the Roof of it damaged. There were eleven Persons in both Hous- es, but none of them received any Hurt-The Penn- sylvania Gazette, April 12, 1750.
At a Court of Oyer and Terminer held at Glou- cester, in New-Jersey, on Thursday last, Sentence of Death was passed on fohn Johnston, John Carrol, and Edward Steward, for the Murder of Joseph Young, and we hear they are to be executed on Mon- day next .- The Pennsylvania Fournal, April 12, I750.
The Charter of the Burrough of TRENTON, be- ing surrendered, and the said Surrender accepted by His Excellency in the following Words.
"By His Excellency JONATHAN BELCHER, Esq; Cap- tain General and Governor in Chief, in and over His Majesty's Province of Nova Cesarea or New-Jersey, and Territories thereon depending in America, Chan- cellor and Vice Admiral in the same, &c.
"Having perus'd and consider'd the within Instru- ment of surrender of the Charter for incorporating the Town of Trenton I do therefore in behalf of His most sacred Majesty accept the same.
Dated at the City of Burlington, in said Province, this ninth Day of April, in the twenty-third Year of His Majesty's Reign, 1750.
J. BELCHER.
Publick Notice thereof is hereby given to all Per- sons, to prevent their Trouble and Attendance upon
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the Fairs, which will not be held as usual .- The Pennsylvania Journal, April 12, 1750.
Philadelphia, April 12. The three Men, 'tis said, are to be executed next Monday at Gloucester, for the Murder of Mr. Joseph Young.
Saturday Morning last, a Man was committed to the Goal of this City for robbing the House of Wil- liam Douglas, at Trenton Landing, of some Money, and wearing Apparel ; and for breaking open the Shallop of said Douglas, and taking a Piece of Hol- land, and other Things therefrom .- The N. Y. Ga- zette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 16, I750.
To BE SOLD.
Several Tracts and Parcels of Land and Proprieta- ry Rights in East and West-Jersey, belonging to the Estate of the late Honourable John Hamilton, Esq; deceased : Any Person inclining to purchase any or either of them, may apply to Mrs. Elizabeth Hamil- ton, Widow, and sole Executrix to the said Estate, at Col. Abraham De Peysters, in New-York, who will dispose of the same on reasonable Terms .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 16, 1750.
THIS is to give Notice, That on Thursday last was brought to Cornelius Vanhorne, Esq; a Negro Man who calls himself Bristow ; was taken up at or about King's-Bridge, and says he belongs to Thomas Free- man of Whippany: The Owner by applying may have him on Demand, paying the Charges .- The N.
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Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 16, I750.
To be SOLD,
A Plantation, lying in Windsor Township, in Prince- Town, containing about 120 Acres of choice Land, the chief of which is cleared, and well watered by a large Spring running thro' the same; eighteen Acres of it is good English Meadow : some of the Up-land is good mowing Ground, and has likewise some Tim- ber on it, as also a bearing Orchard. The said Plan- tation formerly belonged to Benjamin Doughty late of Prince-Town, deceased, and joins the Land on which his late Dwelling- House stands. Whosoever inclines to purchase the said Farm, may apply to Dirk Schuyler, or to Henry Van Vleck, in Broad- Street, opposite to James Alexander, Esq; in New- York .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 16, 1750.
On Monday, the three Men mentioned in our last, were executed at Gloucester, in New-Jersey .- The Pennsylvania Journal, April 19, 1750.
Notice is hereby given to the Adventurers in the Philadelphia Lottery, Set up in Philadelphia, for the benefit of the Colledge of New-Jersey. That not- withstanding the greatest Part of the Tickets are al- ready Sold, yet, inasmuch as a number of them have been sent to distant Places, of which no Account has been hitherto received, the Managers are thereby under a Necessity of defering the Drawing till Mon- day the twenty Eighth of May next, when it will be
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carried into Execution without fail, in the mean Time, the remaining Ticketts, will be Sold at the respective Houses of the Managers, till Thursday the twenty- Fourth of May.
N. B. The drawing will not be postpon'd after the Time above mentioned .- The Pennsylvania Journal, April 19, 1750.
Custom-House Boston, April 21. Entred in, Pack- er from Amboy .- The Boston Evening Post, April 23, 1750. No. 767.
New-York, April 23. We hear from New-Jersey, that a couple was lately married there by the Rev. Mr. Van Dresen,1 whose Ages added together make 154 Years, the Man being 60 and the Woman 94 .- The New-York Evening Post, April 23, 1750.
Philadelphia, April 19. Monday last the 3 Men were executed at Gloucester, for the Murder of Jo- seph Young .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 23, 1750.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Drawing the Lot- tery for a College in New-Jersey, is postpon'd till the 28th of May next; when it will certainly be drawn, without further Delay : Mean while Tickets may be had at the usual Places ; and those who incline to be- come Adventurers in this City, are desired to be speedy lest they be disappointed .-- The N. Y. Ga- zette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 23, 1750.
1 The Rev. John Van Driessen, pastor of the Acquackanonk Reformed Dutch Church.
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MADE his Escape, on Friday the Thirtieth of March last, from John Deare, High-Sheriff of the County of Middlesex, one Laurance Ruth, a short slim Fellow, thin fac'd, and one of his Eye-lashes is half white : Had on when he escap'd, a patch'd Duroy Coat, a gray homespun Jacket, is a Shoe-maker by Trade, pretends to be a Merchant, and did live at Bound- brook. Any Person or Persons that takes up or secures him in any Goal, so that he may be had again, shall receive FIVE POUNDS, Proc. Reward, from JOHN DEARE, Sheriff. -The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 23, 1750.
We hear from St. Georges in New Castle County, that Mr. King lately died there, who has left by his Will, about seven Hundred Pounds to the New-Jer- sey College, which comes to Hand on the Death of his Widow.
Boston. Entred in, Packer from Amboy -The Boston Gazette, or Weekly Journal, April 24, 1750. No. 1571.
Custom-House Boston, April 28. Cleared out, Parker for Amboy .- The Boston Evening Post, April 30, 1750. No. 768.
England, Feb. 5. Last Week the Hon. Robert Hun- ter Morris, Esq .; Chief Justice of the Province of New- Jersey, in North America, was presented to his Ma- jesty, had the Honour to kiss his Hand, and meet with a very gracious Reception .- The N. Y. Gazette Re- vived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 30, 1750.
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New York, April 30. Yesterday arrived here Capt. Menzie in a Sloop from St. Eustatia, who, the Day before, off our Coast, spoke with his Majesty's Ship Hector, Capt. Maistersen from Virginia, bound for this Place; and we since hear she is arrived at Sandy Hook .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 30, 1750.
RUN away from George Taylor, of Middletown, in the County of Monmouth, on the 10th of April, an Irish Man, named John Mackguire, about six Foot high : Had on when he went away, a Coat and Jack- et of mixt homespun Cloth, of a grayish Colour, with brown Buttons of several sorts, striped Woolen Breeches if not changed, his Hair cut of; he served his Time at or near Bethlehem, and has his Inden- ture for a Pass. He has taken with him, an Irish Servant Woman, named Catherine Carrel of middle Stature, pretty thick, mark'd with the Small Pox, black Hair, and near 30 Years of Age : She had a check Linnen, and strip'd Woolen Gown, and 'tis supposed will pass for Man and Wife. Whoever takes up and secures the said Man and Woman, so that they may be had by the Subscriber, shall have FIVE POUNDS Reward, and reasonable Charges, paid GEORGE TAYLOR. by
-The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 30, 1750.
RUN away from Thomas Day, of Hanover, a Ne- gro Fellow, named Esop, who lately belonged to Jonathan Sergeant of Newark ; he is of a middling Size, aged about 20 years, long visag'd and a straight
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Nose : It is likely he had on a light blue Jacket, and Leather Breeches, Whoever takes up and secures said Negro, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Three Pounds Reward, and all reasonable Charges, paid by
THOMAS DAY.
-The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, April 30, 1750.
Custom-House Boston, May 5. Cleared out, Dow for Amboy .- The Boston Evening Post, May 7, 1750. No. 769.
W HEREAS one Barnet Van Derwyck who is residing either in New-York or New-Fer- sey, any Person or Persons that can give any account of him, is desired to send or recommend him to the Printer of this Paper, who will inform him of some- thing considerable to his advantage .- The New York Evening Post, May 7, 1750.
Mount-Holly, the 10th of the 3d Mo.
To be Sold by publick Vendue on the first Day of the fourth Month (called fune) next, Ten lots of Land situate near Mount Holly, joyning on the Side, and containing twenty Acres in each Lot; all the Lots are well Timber'd, and they have each a con- stant Stream running through them, about a fifth part of each Lot is very good Meadow ground, and may be easily Cleared. They may be seen, and the Title examined into, by any Person inclinable to Purchase, either at the Day of Sale or the Day before, at both which Days attendance will be given by
Abraham Farrington.
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N. B. Also, one other peice of Land, containing 250 Acres lying near a Mile on the South branch of Ancocas Creek, on the Side joyning to the abovesaid Lots, to be Sold by itself not by Vendue .- The Pennsylvania Journal, May 10, 1750.
Custom House, New-York. Inward Entries. Snow Prince William, G. Taylor, Ship Merlin, T. Burch, from N. Jersey .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, May 7, 1750.
Custom House, New York. Inward Entries. Schooner Relief, T. Green, from N. Jersey .- Ibid, May 14, 1750.
To be sold at publick Vendue, on the 15th Day of June next,
THE Plantation that did belong to Joseph Field, late deceased, in Middletown, Monmouth County, containing about 400 Acres, 200 of which are Tim- ber, the other clear'd and in Fence; and about 40 Acres of it Meadow, mostly with Clover, and about 14 Acres of Orchard ; with a fine large two Story House, Kitchen and Barn, and a large Grist-Mill, standing on one of the best Streams in the County, and within about six Miles of two large publick Mar- ket Landings ; all the said Buildings are new, and so well situated, that it's fit for either Tradesman, Far- mer, Merchant, or Gentleman, and is of an indisputa- ble Title. The Conditions to be known at the Time of Sale .- The N. Y. Gazette Revived in the Weekly Post Boy, May 14, 1750.
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To be sold at publick Vendue, on Thursday the 7th of Fune next ensuing, at the Dwelling- House of the late Jacob Van Winckle,1 deceased, at Weesel, in the Precinct of Acquechenong, in the County of Essex, East-New-Jersey :
A Dwelling-House and Barn, with two Allotments of Land adjoining to each other, containing about 194 Acres, with a good Orchard, allowed to be of the best Lots in Acquechenong Patent, and lying upon the main Country Road, from Newark to the High- lands ; the most Part being clear'd, and is extraordin- ary good tillable and pasture Land, well water'd ; the Remainder well wooded, sufficient for the maintaining Fence, and supportof Fire-wood, and other Uses of the said Farm ; situate very pleasant upon Pasayck River and about two Miles and half from Acquechenong Church, and a Landing: There is also three or four Grist-Mills, and as many Saw-Mills, within about a Mile and half of said Farm. The Title for said Lands is good and indisputable. Also at the said Time and Place, will be sold at publick Vendue, Horses, Cows, Sheep and Hogs, and all sorts of Utensils for farming, a Dutch Waggon, and Turner's Tools, and several sorts of Household Goods, &c. The Conditions of Sale, may be seen at the said Time and Place of Vendue. The Vendue to begin at 10
1 Jacob Van Winkle was the second child of Symon Jacobs (van Winkel), one of the fourteen patentees of Acquackanonk, and Annetje Arianse Sip his wife. He was b. August 9, 1678 ; bap, April 18, 1682 ; was a member of the Acquackanonk Reformed Dutch church in 1726. He m. 1st, Jacomyntje Mattheuse Van Nieuwkerck, April 21, 1701 ; 2d, Catharina Bekling, Nov. 24, 1734. In his will, dated March 28, 1750, proved May 9, 1750, he appoints his wife Catharine, Samuel Bayard, jun., of New York, and his brother Marinus Van Winkle, executors, and directs them to sell all his estate, both real and personal, in three weeks after his decease. He was a farmer, living at Wesel, on the river road, about half way between the present cities of Paterson and Passaic. See History of Paterson, by William Nelson, Paterson, 1894, pp. 94-5.
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