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' This is evidently an error, Lubbertse's house being southeastward from Sebring's mill, and north northwest of Freek's mill pond, formerly Brower's, at the head of a -mall creek, and near the junction of the present Hoyt and Warren streets.
2 Brower's Mill.
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"Heard Jeromus Remsen's mother say, that there was only a small creek between Nutton Island and the shoar, and that a squah carried her sister over it in a tub; that that sister was the first born in this country.1
"Says that George Bergen's half-sister2 lived at Bevois place on rent, and had a mind to buy Maratie's Ex. place but was disappointed, and com- plaining of it with tears said it was her brother Jacob Hanse Bergen and brother Michael that were the cause of Jorey's buying it and disappoint- ing her.
" Joost Van Brunt, aged 77 years and upwards, born and lived at New Utrecht, says when he was about nine years old, when the Dutch came to take New York, he came with his father, mother and brothers in a wagon down the hollow near Tommeties, and they said that the other side of the hollow was Fred Lubbertse's land. Says that a great deal of the land is wash't away against Nutten Island, and it went farther out than now, but can't say how mutch. Remember to have seen meadow before Sebring's house, but how far out he knows not; has seen the fences at Bergen's and does not remember to have seen them otherwise than as now. That he was an arbitrator about dividing the land between Sebring and Bergen about 14 or 15 years ago, and that there was no pretence that lands in question were part or that they claimed any right there.
"Jerome Remsen, aged 77 years, was born about Brookland, and lived all his days there. Knew Frederick Lubbertse lived where Hans Bergen now-but had little acquaintance with him-remembers about 55 years ago, that Jacob Hans Bergen, father of Lessor, lived at Lubbertse's place, that he came to this depon't to get a pr. of shoes made, that then he told the depon't he had been at York with Maratie Gerretse to ask if she would sell her place, and that she had said she would, and said that he was going to his brother George Hansen, at Flatbush, to get him to buy it; that George Hansen bought it soon after and lived there; that he was there a long time before the date of the deed; that deed was only given at last paym't ;3 that the year depon't was married, which was 1688, the said Joris
1 Jeromus Remsen's mother was Jannetie, dau. of Joris Jansen de Rapalie ; her sister Sarah, who m. successively, Hans Hansen Bergen and Tunis Gysbert Bogaert, was the eldest child of Joris Jansen de Rapalie, and reputed to be the first born of Europeans in the country, in which respect the testimony of the witness agrees with what is gener- ally admitted. According to this witness, Sarah was the one carried over in a tub.
? This half-sister, was one of Sarah de Rapalie's children, by Bogaart, her second husband.
3 The deed is dated Sept. 13th, 1698.
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Hanse, being a carpenter, agreed to do a job of work for depon't, if depon't would plow for him, and that depon't did plow for him the very land now in question, close up to the meadows, that it was then in fence and fences stand now in the very place they were then. Never heard of any pretence, and says that if he had any he would not have gone to advise his brother ; says that he turned his plow ag't the fence of the land of Bevois, and that fences stood then as now so far as he thinks. Says that he has heard his mother say she was carried off Nutten Island by a Squah, and that it was all sedge and meadow, only a creek between Nutten Island and Long Island; his mother's sister was first born in this country; its now 116 or 117 years since she was born;1 his mother was four years younger; he heard often from other people that there was but a small creek between Nutten and Long Island.2
" Abraham Lott, aged 57, remembers between 30 and 40 years that fences stand at George Bergen's as now; says he was an arbitrator; was shown then the will of Fred. Lubbertse, who devised to his own two daughters each one plantation as then in fence, and to his wife's two sons3
1 From this testimony it appears that Jannatie, dau, of Joris Jansen de Rapalie, who m. Rem Vanderbeek, the common ancestor of the Remsens and the mother of Jeromus, was also carried from Nutten (now Governor's) Island to Long Island, by a squaw ; that her sister (Sarah) was born about 1625, which agrees with the recorded date of her birth. Quære : from the witness's reference to his mother's sister Sarah, might it not be inferred that he intended to be understood that Sarah, and not his mother Jannatie, was the one carried over, as previously testified to by Maratie Bevoise, and that the tradition referred to the same person ?
? On the margin against this paragraph is the following, in the handwriting of John Jay : "His mother carr'd from Nutten to Long Island by a squaw. Sworn 1711, at ye Tryal." (A reference to Ratzer's Map will show that "Red Hook," or "Lubbertse's Neck," or "the Neck of Brookland," as it was indifferently called, was almost com- pletely isolated from the main-land, in its rear, by extensive salt meadows and creeks. At certain seasons and in certain conditions of the tide-as corroborated by the memory of those even now living-Red Hook became, in fact, an island. Moreover, being com- paratively high ground, when viewed from the main-land, it concealed Nutten (or Gov- ernor's) Island in some measure. It is probable, therefore, that Red Hook Point be- came confounded, in Jannatie de Rapalie's subsequent recollections, with Nutten Island ; and that the " creek between that Island and Long Island," as it seemed to her childish apprehension, and over which she was ferried in a tub, was in fact only the overflowed meadow between Red Hook and the main-land. This is our theory concerning the origin of the tradition relative to the former connection between Red Hook and Governor's Isl- and, which certainly is disproved by the earliest known surveys and soundings, and which is unsupported by any philosophical explanation of the physical changes, etc., which that locality may have undergone since the early settlement of the country .- Stiles.)
3 These were Cornelius Corssen and Peter Corssen, children of Tryntje Hendricks, the wife of Frederick Lubbertse, by Cornelius Petersen Vroom, her first husband.
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other lotts; seems pretty sure the words were as then in fence; heard no discourse of any claim of neighbor's land out of fence.
"Peter Stryker, aged 44, says that being on a jury of view about 6 or 7 years ago, Jacob Hanse, father of Hanse Bergen, said at his house on talking of Worpus, there's Worpus,1 pointing with his finger thro' his win- dow to the head of the creek by his garden; remembers about 30 years the land in fence as now and no claim till within this year or two.
" Peter Winans, aged 79, born at Bedford, and about 8 or ten years old when he came to live at Brookland ; knows the land in dispute upwards of sixty years ago, and believes the fences stand now much as they did then ; ab't 40 or 45 years ago he went to live at Staten Island; he remem- bers Nicholas Baker,2 who was husband of Maritie Gerretsen, first lived upon the land of George Bergen, and the witness's father and Joost France hired it of Maritie Gerretsen, or her husband, and his father left it to Joost France. He remembers Jan Evertse Bout, who lived upon the land sold by Carel De Bevoise to Israel, above 60 years ago; he knew Fred. Lub- bertse, and never heard he made any pretense on any of their lotts. Knew old George Hanse Bergen, father of the present George, in possession of the premises above 40 or 45 years agoe, when France's time was out, and he was often in the house.
" Benjamin Van Dewater, aged 71 years, said he knew Jan Evertse Bout, the son of the patentee; that he had heard and understood that the father was owner of both the place of Bergen3 and Debevois, that he made a will and died before his son was born; that 63 years ago he remembers Annetje Pieterson, widow of Jan Evertse Bout the elder, in possession of the land of Carel "Debevoise; they lived on it about 12 years and then let it out."
In the Bergen Genealogy, p. 229, and also in Brooklyn Corporation Manual for 1864, is a fac-simile of an ancient map of this property in pos- session of a descendant of Hans Hansen Bergen.4
1 See ante, p. 64, note. The " Worpus" pointed out by Jacob Hanse may also have been the site of an Indian village, a large Indian burying-ground being located in the vicinity, where remains were exhumed a few years ago in levelling the ground for city purposes ; Indian maize lands being also, in that region, referred to in the early patents.
2 Maritie's husband was Nicholas Janse, baker.'
3 The deed from Maritie Gerretse to Jores Bergen, in addition to the plantation patented by Kieft to Garret Wolpherste Couwenhoven, covers the one-half of the neck of land butting against Gowanus Creek, patented to Jan Evertse Bout.
4 The annotations to this Appendix are by Hon. Teunis G. Bergen.
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APPENDIX VII .- (PAGE 141.)
EXTRACTS FROM ANCIENT RECORDS OF THE FIRST PROTESTANT REFORMED DUTCH CHURCH IN BROOKLYN.
(Copied by Hon. Teunis G. Bergen.)
List of Church Members March 12th, 1660, when the Church was first organized.
Joris Dirckson. Susanna Dubbels.
Albert Cornelissen (Wantenear, i. e. "the glove maker"). Tryntie Hadders (Hudden ?).
Willem Gerritse van Couwenhoven.
Aeltje Joris (Brinckerhoff).
Pieter Montfoort.
Sara de Plancke. Jan Evertse (Bout).
Auneken Barents, of Amsterdam.
Tryntje Symons.
Willem Bredenbent.
Aeltje Brackunee.
Jan Pietersen.
Grietje Jans. Teunis Nyssen (Denyse). Femmetie Jans. Adam Brouwer.
Magdalena Jacobs.
Johannes Marcus.
Elsje Hendricks.
Teunis Janse.
Barber Lucas.
Jan Jorisse (Rapalie).
Jan Hibon (under censure).
Gertruyt Barents.
1660, Oct. 17th. Maria Fredericks, of the Haag.
Pieter Jansen, of the Manhattens.
Annetje Jans, of Amsterdam.
Dec. 29. Wiggert Reyniersen, of Oos- turieslant.
Swantie Jans, wid. of Cornelis Potter. Jan Martyn van Campen.
1661, April 10th. Sara Joris Rapalje (wife of Hans Hansen Bergen), taken on certificate from the Manhattans, as a member.
Dirck Jansen, of Amsterdam.
Marritien Teunis, of Nieuw Netherland.
Thomas Jansen (van Dyck), of Nieuw Utrecht.
Fytie Dircks, of Amsterdam.
Pieter Prae, of Diepe.
Catharine Lethie.
Marcus Soison.
Lysbeth Rossillou, of Leyden.
May 29th. Symon Joosten, of Marrel- beeck.
Teunis Gysbertse (Bogaart), of Hey- koop. Aris Willemzen (Bennet), of Nieuw Netherland.
Garrit Dirckzen Crousen, of Wyns- choot.
Jannekin Pieters, wife of Jan Cornelis- sen de Zeen.
Oct. 2d. Jan Clerk, of Brazil, admitted to membership.
Dec. 25. Willem Willemse (Bennet).
Gertruyt van Mullen.
Thomas Verdon.
Janneken Claese.
1662, April 2d. Brecktje Hans (Bergen), of Nieuw Netherland.
May 22. Fytie Martens, of Hamburg. September 27th. Mechtelina Specht, of Utrecht.
Marritie (Baddia, née, Bennett, née)
Thomas, wife of Mr. Paulus (Vander- beeck).
Anneken Hans (Bergen), of Nieuw Neth- erland.
Agnietie Jans, of Amsterdam.
Dec. 25th. Joris Jansen Rappalje
Catherine Jeronymus (Rappalje).
Catharine Joris Rapalje, of Nieuw Neth- erland.
Frederick Lubbertsen.
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Tryntje Hendricks.
Paulus Derckse, with attestation of Fort Orange.
Jan Pietersze.
Maria Hoogeboom, of Bunninck.
1663, Feb. 21st. Wilhelmus Breden- bent, of Cujanus (Gowanus), chosen Elder in place of Jan Jorise, who died on the 28th of January, 1663.
March 25th. Marten Reyerszen, of Am- sterdam, admitted to membership with attestation of Flatbush.
Anneken Dourcoop, wife of Michael Syperus, with attestation of certifi- cate of the Manhattans.
Sept. 23d. Pierre Parmentier, of Man- hiem.
Thonnet Terrin, of Manhiem.
Roelof Willemszen, of Beverwyck.
Willemken Tyssen, from Beverwyck. Dec. 23d. Cornelis van Bossum (Borsum). Geertje Gysbert.
Jean Messural.
Jenne Carton.
1664, April 9th. Meynert Jorney, of Manheim.
Jacob Leendertsen, of Middlewout.
Rebecca Fredericks, of Middlewout. Albert Coninck, of Middlewout.
Tryntje Jans, of Middlewout. Aert Teunissen Middagh, of Heykoop. Janneken Jans, of Almeloo.
Judith Joris (Rapalie), of Nieuw Neth- erland.
Janneken Montfoort, of Nieuw Nether- land.
Anneken Rems, of Nieuw Netherland. Nieltje Jans, of Nieuw Netherland. 1670, May 13th. Dirck Storm. Jan Pietersen Mackelyck.
Styntien Janssen, his wife.
1684, Oct. 3d. Maria Baddia presented the Church with a silver " beecker," or communion-cup. (This Maria Bad- dia, sometimes called Mary Thomas, mar. 1. Jacob Vardon or Verden ; 2. Willem Adriaense Bennet, and 3. Mr. Paulus Vanderbeeck.
OLD AND NEW COMMUNICANTS OF BROOKLYN.
Extracted from a list of communicants in the Protestant Reformed churches of Brook- lyn, Flatbush, Flatlands, and New Utrecht, from September 6th, 1677 to 1685, copied, by Hon. Teunis G. Bergen, from the church records of Flatbush, in the handwriting of Rev, Casparus Van Zuuren, who, during said period, was Pastor of the churches in the above-mentioned towns. The original spelling of the record has been followed as nearly as possible.
RESIDING AT "BETHFORT" (BEDFORD).
Thomas Lambertsz and Jannetje Jur- riaans his wife.
Jans Hansz Bergen and Jannetje Teunis his wife (moved to Jamaica).
Dirk Paulus and Aagje Teunis his wife. Paulus Dirksz and Jannetje his wife (moved to Jamaica).
Lysbeth Thomas.
Maria Storm (moved).
Hendrikje Johannis (moved to Staten Island). Hendrik Claaz.
Jacob Joris and Lysbeth Thomas his wife.
Willem Jorisz and Hendrikje Johannes his wife.
Hendrik Timonsz.
Jan Gerritz and Anna Rems his wife. Teunis Janz and Barbara Lucas his wife. Styntje Gerrits (moved to New Lotts). Hans Teunisz and Marritje Teunis his wife (Bushwick). Lucas Teunisz.
Marriy Teunisz. Paulus and Lysbeth Paulus his wife. Matthys.
Bourgon Broucard and Catharina his wife (moved to Flatbush).
RESIDING AT THE "WALE-BOCHT."
Rem Jansz and Jannetje Joris Rapailie his wife.
Teunis Gysbertsz Boogaart and Sara Joris Rapailie his wife.
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Jan Teunis and Catalina Teunis Bo- gaart his wife.
Frederik Lubbertsz (dead) and Tryntje his wife.
Jacob Hansz Bergen and Elsje Frederiks his wife.
Daniel Joris Rapailie and Sara Abra- hams Clock his wife.
Cataline Rapailie.
Pieter Van Neste and Judith Joris Rapailie his wife.
Pieter Pietersz Van Neste, Jun'r.
Marten Reyersz and Annetje Joris Boo- gart his wife. Joris Remsz.
Femmetje Remsz, Jannetje Remsz, sis- ters of Joris.
Aaltje Teunis Begaart (moved to Flat- bush, and then to Jamaica).
Cataline Boogart.
Jan Damen and Sophia Martens his wife. Michiel Hainelle and Hendrika Strokels his wife.
Michiel Hansz Bergen and Femmetje Teunis his wife.
Hendrik Corsen and Josina Pietersz Van Neste his wife (moved to the Raritans).
Cornelis Corszen and Marritje Vander Grist his wife (moved to Staten Island).
Pieter Corzen.
Juriaan Hendriksz and Corneliae Beau- vois his wife.
Sander Egbertsz (died Oct. 7, 1681, at Staten Island).
Gerrit Gerritsz Dorland and Geertrud Aukes his wife.
Jan Buys and Willemje Thyssen his wife. Machild Roelofs (moved to Bergen).
RESIDING IN QUARTERS OF BROOKLYN NOT SPECIFIED.
Jacques Couzard (dead) and Lydia Wil- lemsz his wife (of Bushwick).
Hendrik Matthysz. Abraham de Rivier.
Volkherd Dirkszand Annetje Philips.
Cornelis Nevius and Agatje Joris.
Annetje Teunis Boogaart.
Neltje Teunis Boogaart.
Femmetje Dirks.
Sara Catharina Nevius.
Aert Anthonisz Middag. Mauritsz Teunisz.
Aeltje Akkermans.
Annetje Teunis Couvers.
Marritje Martens. Aeltje Dratz.
Lysbeth Van Neste.
Harmtje Dirks (moved).
Maria Bennet. Sara Schouten.
Jacob Remsz.
Hieronymus Remsz and sister Jannetje Remsz. Hieronymus Van Neste.
Jacomyntje Van Neste, sister of Hieron- ymus. Cornelia Jans Damen.
RESIDING AT THE "KREUPEL-BOSCH."
Bourgon Brougard and Catharina his) wife. All, in 1680, removed to Staten Island. Abraham de Rivier.
RESIDING AT THE "VEER VAN BREUKELEN" (FERRY).
Dirk Jansz (the ferryman) and Marritje Teunis his wife.
Jan Gerritsz Van Couwenhoven and Gerdientje de Sille his wife.
Jan Aartsz and Adriantje his wife.
Hieronymus Jorisz de Rapailie and An- netje Teunis his wife. Pieter Corsz and Catarine Vander Beek his wife (removed to New York).
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Cornelis Teunis and Hermtje Dirks his wife.
Joris Jacobsz and Tryntje Claassen his wife.
Matthys Brouwer and Marritje Pieters his wife.
Jan Teunisz and Zwaantje Potters his Denys Teunisz. [wife.]
RESIDING IN THE "DORP" (VILLAGE).
Jan Damen Buys and Willemtje Tyssen his wife.
Wouter Gysbrechtsz and Lysbeth Jans his wife (removed to Flushing).
Sophia van Lodenstien.
Jacobus Beauvois and Maria Joosten his wife.
Gertrude Beauvois.
Catharina Beauvois. Cornelia Beauvois.
Hendrik Slecht and Elsje Barends Lie- veling his wife.
Andries Jurriaaansz and Annetje Pie-
ters his wife (died 19th March, 1680). Lambert Dorland and Harmtje his wife.
RESIDING AT "GOUWANUS."
Adam Brouwer and Magdalena Verden his wife.
Pieter Adamsz.
Gerrit Croesen (died 7th March, 1680), and Neeltje Jan his wife.
Claas Aaertsz and Lammetje Vechten his wife.
Hendrik Clausz Vechten.
Gerrit Clausz Vechten.
Jan Frederiksz and Aaltje Jans his wife.
Pieter Jansz and Annetje Jans his wife.
Jan Pietersz and Elsje Pieters his wife (moved to Staten Island).
Willem Willemsz Bennet and Gertrude Van Mullen his wife.
Paulis Vander Beek (dead, 1680) and Maria Badye his wife.
Aaltje Bredenbent.
Jurriaan Plank and Hester Vander Beek his wife.
Paulis (Pauli-filius) Vander Beek and Sara Schouten his wife (moved to New York).
Johannes Christoffelsz and Maria Wil- lemsz Bennet his wife.
Thomas Jansz Van Dyk and Marritje his wife.
Haggaus Jansz Van Dyk and Jannetje Lamberts his wife.
Hendrik Matthysz and Annetje Tile- mans his wife.
Willem Huykke and Annetje his wife.
Thomas Verdon and Annetje Verdon his wife.
Lambert Hendriksz.
Matthys Pietersz Luyster.
Willem Brouwer and Magdalena Ver- den his wife.
Jan Jansz.
Conradus Vander Beek and Elsje Van- der Beek (moved to New York).
Geertruid Vander Hard.
Annetje Tilemans.
Arien Willemsz Bennet and Agnietje Van Dyck his wife (come from New Utrecht). Jan Willemsz Bennet. Tryntje Ariens Bennet.
The Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of Brooklyn commence on the 5th day of Sept. 1660, on which day they petitioned the Governor and Council, in consequence of the great age and infirmities of their Minister, Do. Polhemus, and the difficulties of the road to Flatbush, to aid in providing them with another Minister. An application having been made to the Classis of Amsterdam, Do. Henricus Selyns was sent over. At this time Joris Dirckzen Brinckerhoff was Elder, and Wilhelmus Bredenbent and Pieter Monfoort Deacons of the Church. Selyns was engaged, in addition to Brooklyn, to preach at Governor Stuyvesant's Bouwery (farm), in New Amsterdam.
On his arrival, preparation was made to build for his use a suitable dwelling-house,
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and also a small church, which matters were placed in the charge of the Elder, Joris Dircksen, and with him was associated Albert Cornelisen, Schepen of Brooklyn. Aucke Jans (Van Nuyse) and Frans Blootgoet were the mechanics employed in the erection of the dwelling-house.
The Elder, Joris Dircksen and Deacon Pieter Montfoort having died, on the 9th of Feb., 1661, an election took place, when Willem Bredenbent was chosen Elder, and Teunis Jansen Coevers and Jan Jorizen (Rapalie) Deacons.
On an accounting by the Deacons, it appears that there was
received in 1660. . gl. 255 5 st. 62 28
To the 2d. of March, 1661
317 33
Paid out in 1660, from 2d Oct. gl. 66 15
In 1661, to 2d March. 50
116 15
On hand, in specie, prior to the date of the account. gl. 152
Legacy from Barent Balde, for aid to the poor 50
202
Joris Dirckzen having, prior to his death, acted as chorister, and since that period Do. Selyns having performed the same service, it was now, May 29th, determined to procure the services of a regular chorister, precentor, and schoolmaster. On this deter- mination, on the 6th of July, the services of Mr. CAREL D' BEAUVOIS, schoolmaster of New Amsterdam, was employed, under the following regulations :
1. Said Precentor to cause the Psalms sung before the sermon to be properly set forth or noted on the Psalm board.
2. After the first ringing of the bell, he shall place the stools and benches in the church or meeting-place in order, and read a chapter out of the Holy Scriptures, and the twelve articles of the Christian belief.
3. He shall in particular read in the books of the Old and New Testament, out of the Psalms and Prophets, during the administration of the Lord's Sacrament, from the 22d, 23d, 31st, 40th, 42d, 51st, 69th, 111th, 112th, or 113th Psalms ; from the 53d chap. of Isaiah, the 6th and 13th chap. of John to the end of his Gospel, and the 27th chap. of Matthew. Also 10th and 11th chap. of 1st Corinthians ; 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th chap. of the Epistle to the Hebrews, and the 2d and 3d chapters of the Revelations.
4. He shall, immediately on the third ringing of the bell, begin to sing the desig- nated Psalm.
5. During sickness or necessary absence, he shall allow no one to act in his place, unless known to be of good character, nor without notice to the Consistory.
6. He shall properly, diligently, and industriously attend to the school, instil in the minds of the young the fear of the Lord, and set them a good example : to open the school with prayer and close with a Psalm, also to exercise the scholars in the questions in the "groat regulen" of the Rev. pious and learned father, Do. Johannes Megapolensis, Minister of the Gospel in Amsterdam, in N. Netherland.
Lastly. That the said Precentor, in addition to the salary allowed by the Governor and Council of N. Netherland, and the magistrates of Brooklyn, will be furnished by the Consistory with house-rent and entertainment or provisions.
On the 21st Feb., 1663, Jan Jorise (Rapalie) having died, at an election for church officers, Willem Bredenbent was continued as Elder for one year, Teunis Jansen Coevers, elected Elder, Willem Gerritsen Van Couwenhoven and Teunis Gysbertse Bogaert, Deacons.
On the 27th of Feb., 1664, Teunis Janssen Coevers and Teunis Gysbertse Bogaert were elected Elders, and Willem Gerritse Van Couwenhoven and Willem Willemsen (Bennet), Deacons, who were in office when Selyns resigned his charge.
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List of "Catechumenen" (students of the Catechism) in the Church at Brooklyn, Nov. 26th, 1662.
Catalyntie Teunis.
Jacob,
Willem, Jorissen.
Aeltie Teunis Gysbertsen (Bogaert).
Saertie Pieters.
Joost Symonsen.
Catharyn,
Hendrick Janssen.
Getruyd, d'Beauvois.
Jan Teunissen.
Hendrickie Jans.
Stoffel Probasco.
Catharyn,
Cornelis Abramsen.
Marritie, Joosten.
Lucas Teunissen (Covert).
Saertie Teunis (Covert).
Jenrie Probasco.
Marie Hansen (Bergen).
Hendrick Obee.
Annetie Teunis (Denyse).
Daniel Jorissen.
Janneken Montfoort.
Pieter Pietersen.
Aecht Teunis.
Jan Pietersen.
Janneken Teunis.
Laurens Haf.
Anneken Rems.
Cornelis Jansen.
Aeltie Teunis Jansen.
Jan Teunissen (Denyse).
David de Potter.
Nys Teunis (Denyse).
Marten Reyersen.
Anna Tielemans.
Pieter Lambertsen.
APPENDIX VII .- (PAGE 198.)
BROOKLYN TAX LISTS, OF THE OLDEN TIME.
ASSESSMENT OF THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE INHABITANTS OF BREUCKELEN, MADE UP ON THE 20TH AUGUST, ANNO. 1675.
(N. Y. Doc. Hist., iv., pp. 144-150.)
Theunis Jansen-3 polls, 4 horses, 1 ditto of 1 yr. ; 2 oxen, 4 cows, 4 ditto of 3 yrs. ; 2 ditto of 2 yrs. ; 4 ditto of 1 yr .; 5 hogs, £169; 23 morgens of land and valley, £46: Total, £215.
Claes Arense-3 polls, 1 horse, 4 cows, 1 ditto of 3 yrs .; 1 ditto of 2 yrs .; 1 ditto of 1 yr., £94; 14 morgens of land and valley, 28: Total, £122.
Mattheis Brouwer-1 poll, 2 cows, £28; 1} morgen valley, £3 : Total, £31.
Paulus Vander Beecke-2 polls, 2 horses, 4 cows, 3 ditto of 3 yrs .; 1 ditto of 1 yr., £93.10; 20 morgens of land and valley, £40: Total, £133.10.
Jan Pieterse, the Elder-1 poll, 4 oxen, 3 ditto of 2 yrs .; 4 ditto of 1 yr., £45.10; 16 morgens of land and valley, £32 : Total, 117.10.
Jan Cornelise Buys-1 poll, 2 horses, 2 cows, 1 ditto of 2 yrs. ; 1 ditto of 1 yr. ; 12 sheep, £59.
Dierck Stoorm-1 poll, 2 cows, 1 ditto of 3 yrs. ; 1 hog, £33.
Nicklaes Backer-1 poll, 1 horse, 3 cows, 3 ditto of 2 yrs .; 2 ditto of 1 yr .; 6 hogs, £61.10; 18 morgens of land and valley, £36: Total, £97.10.
Joost Fransen-1 poll, 2 horses, 4 cows, 1 ditto of 3 yrs. ; 3 ditto of 2 yrs. ; 2 ditto of ] yr., £76.10; 10} morgens of land and valley, 21: Total, £97.10.
Joris Hansen (Bergen).
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APPENDICES.
Cornelis Corse(n) Vroom-1 poll, 2 horses, 1 ditto of 1 yr. ; 3 cows, 2 ditto of 2 yrs. ; 1 ditto of 1 year ; 4 sheep, 2 hogs, £70; 22 morgens of land and valley, 44; Total, £114. Jan Pieterse Mackelyck-1 poll, 4 oxen, 4 cows, 1 ditto of 1 yr .; 2 hogs, £65.10; 12 morgens land and valley, 24: Total, £89.10.
Dierck Cornelise Hooglant-3 polls, 2 horses, 6 cows, 2 ditto of 2 yrs .; 3 ditto of 1 yr. ; 2 hogs, £119.10; 8 morgens of land and valley, £16: Total, £135.10.
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