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DIRCK WESSELSZ
Cornelis van Dyck Joh: Provoost
The mark X of GERRIT TEUNISSE VAN VECHTEN, made with his own hand.
In my presence, ROT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
1 Dirck Hendricksen Bye, the Swede.
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Deed from Andries Hansen Huygh to Dirck Hendricksen Bye for land at Kinderhook
[86] Appeared before me, Rot. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Rensselaerswyk and Schaenhe. htady, in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Mr Johannes Provoost, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Andries Hanse Huyg, who · declared that he grants, conveys, and makes over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Dirk Heyndrix Bye a certain piece of land lying on the north side of the Kinderhoek kill, bounded easterly by land of said grantor and westerly by a little kill that comes out of the woods, northerly by the common woods and southerly by the Kinderhoek kill, which piece of land contains about ten morgens ; in like manner he conveys to said Dirk Heyndrix four morgens of woodland lying to the north of their homesteads, which is a just third part of twelve morgens of woodland, the other two-thirds of which belong to him, Andries Hanse and Pr. Bosie, which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance given to him by Jan Heyndrik Bruyn, of date the 8th of July 1679, to which reference is herein made, and that free and unincumbered, without any charges thereon, or issuing out of the same (saving the lord's right) and without the grantor's mak- ing any further claim in the least thereto, acknowledging himself to be paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed Dirk Heyndrix Bye to do with and dispose of the aforesaid two parcels of land as he might do with his own patri- monial estate and effects, promising to warrant and defend the same against all persons from all trouble, claims and incumbrances according to law and further nevermore to do or cause to be done anything contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself as by law provided. Done in Albany on the 13th of December 1680.
Cornelis Van Dyck Joh: Provoost
The mark X of ANDRIES HANSE, made with his own hand.
In my presence, . ROT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
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Deed from Andries Hansen Huygh to Andries Jacobsen Garde- nier for land at Kinderhook
[87] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Rensselaerswyk and Schaenhechtady and in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Mr Johannes Provoost, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Andries Hanse Huyg, who declared that he grants, conveys and makes over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Andries Jacobse Gardinier, a certain parcel of land lying on the north side of the Kinderhoek kill, west of the clay pit, stretching east and west along the great kill within the thicket to between the pine woods and the oak woods, his lowermost fence extending to the great kill,1 which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance given to him by Jan Heyndrik Bruyn under date of the 8th of July 1679, to which reference is herein made, and that free and unincumbered, without any charges thereon, or issuing out of the same (saving the lord's right) and without the grantor's making any further claim in the least thereto, acknowledging himself to be paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed Andries Jacobse Gardenier, his heirs, successors, or assigns, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid parcel of land as he might do with his own patrimonial estate and effects, promising to warrant and defend the same against all persons from all trouble, claims and incum- brances according to law, and further nevermore to do or cause to be done anything contrary hereto in any manner, binding him- self as by law provided. Done in Albany, on the 13th of December 1680.
Cornelis vanDyck Joh: Provoost
The mark X of ANDS. HANSE, made with his own hand. In my presence, ROT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
1 ten westen van d'Cley Cuyl streckende oost & west langs d'groote kill binnen d'Creupelboss, tot tuschen 't greene Boss & d'Eyke boss zyn bene- denste heyning streckende tot in d'groote kill.
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Bond and mortgage of Elizabeth de Linde, widow of Cornelis Teunissen Swart, to the deacons of the Reformed Church at Albany, with discharge of the bond
[88] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Rensselaerswyck, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Dirk Wessells and Mr Johannes Provoost, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Elisabeth d'Linde, widow of the late Cornelise Teunise Swart, who declared herself to be honestly and truly indebted and in arrears to the honorable diaconate of the Reformed Church here in this town in the sum of four hundred and fifty-four guilders, sea- wan, for money loaned and to her content received, which sum of 454 gl. seawan she promises to pay to the said diaconate at the first opportunity, whereto she specially binds her land lying at Shinnech- tady, being lot Nº. 10 between Symon d'Backer and Jan van Eps, and generally her person and estate, real and personal, present and future, nothing excepted, submitting the same to the authority of all lords, courts, tribunals and judges. Done in Albany on the 3d of January 1680.
LELSEBETH DELENDT In my presence, ROT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
The foregoing obligation is thankfully paid by Jacob Meuse Vromen in heavy pieces of 8, agio at 93 per cent, to our full satis- faction. Witness our hands, in Albany, this 2d of February 1683. Deacon, PIETER SCHUYLER Deacon, ALBERT RYCKMAN
Deed from William Parker to Jan Conell for a lot at Albany on the hill
[89] Appeared before me, Rot. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Rensselaerswyk and Schaenhechtade, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Mr Johannes Provoost, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Mr Wm. Parker, who de- clared that he grants, conveys and makes over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Jan Conell, burgher of this place, a certain lot lying here in Albany on the hill, between the house of Mr Dirk Wessells and the house of Dirk Albertse and Arent van den Bergh, deceased, now in possession of John Gilbert, on which lot he, John Conell, has built a house; in breadth in front on the street eighteen feet, one inch, to the south bounded by Arent
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van den Bergh five rods and one foot long, to the north on Dirk Wessells five rods and one foot long, and to the west bounded by R : Gardiner eighteen feet broad, all Rhineland measure; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance given to him by W'm. Nottingham, deceased, of Kingston, of date the 6th of April 1679, to which reference is herein made, being a part of lot Nº. 9 granted by the late Governor General R: Nicolls to said Notting- ham; 1 and that free and unincumbered, without any charges resting on, or issuing out of the same (saving the lord's right) and with- out the grantor's making any further claim in the least thereto, acknowledging himself to be paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed Jan Conel to do with and dispose of the said lot as he might do with his own patrimonial estate and possessions, promising to warrant and defend the same against all persons from all trouble, claims and incumbrances according to law and further nevermore to do or cause anything to be done contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided. Done in Albany, this 11th of January 1689.
WM : PARKER
Deed from William Parker to Dirck Wesselsen and Jacob San- dersen Glen for a lot at Albany on the hill
[90] Appeared before me, Rot. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schaenhechtady, in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Mr Johannes Provoost, magis- trates of the same jurisdiction, Mr Wm. Parker, court messenger here, who declared that he grants, conveys and makes over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Mr Dirk Wes- sells and Jacob Sanderse Glen a certain portion of a lot lying in Albany on the hill, bounded south by Jan Conell, north by Wynant Gerritse, west by R : Garner and east by the street ; breadth in front on the street eighteen feet and one inch, in the rear eighteen feet, length on the south side five rods and one foot, and on north five
1 This patent reads as follows: "Richard Nicolls Esq &c: Whereas there are certain new Lotts of Ground lately layd out at Albany uppermost towards the Hills of which the Lott Nº: 9 conteyns in breadth forty five foot and in length six Rod. Know ye that by virtue of the Commission unto mee given by his R: Hs: I have given, & graunted, & by these p'nts doe give, Ratifye, confirme, & graunt unto Wm: Nottingham his Heires, & Assignes th'afore recited Lott of Ground Nº: 9 aforesd. The Patent is dated the 30th day of May 1667." The lot was on the west side of North Pearl street, north of Maiden Lane.
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rods and one foot, all Rhineland measure ; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance given to him by Wm. Nottingham of Kingston, of date the 6th of April 1679, to which reference is herein made, being a part of lot Nº. 9 by the late Governor General Rich : Nicolls granted by patent to said Nottingham, under date of the 30th of May 1667,1 and that free and unincumbered, without any charges thereon or issuing out of the same (saving the lord's right) and without the grantor's making any further claim what- soever thereto, acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed Mr Dirk Wes- sells and Jacob Sanderse Glen, their heirs, successors, or assigns, to do with and dispose of the same as they might do with their own patrimonial estate and effects, promising to warrant and de- fend the same against all persons from all lawful claims, demands and incumbrances and further nevermore to do nor cause anything to be done contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided. Done in Albany, this IIth of January 1680.
Cornelis van Dyck
WM : PARKER
Johannes Provoost
Deed from Jan Conell to Andries Teller for a lot at Albany on the hill
[91] Appeared before me, Rot. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schinnechtady, in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Mr Johannes Provoost, magis- trates of the same jurisdiction, John Conell, who declared that he grants, conveys and makes over in true, rightful and free owner- ship to and for the behoof of Mr Ands. Teller, burgher of this town, a certain house and lot standing and lying here in Albany on the hill, between the house of Mr Dirk Wessells and the house of Dirk Albertse Bratt and Arent van den Bergh, deceased, being in breadth in front on the street eighteen feet and one inch, southerly bounded by Arent van Den Bergh, deceased, in length five rods and one foot, and westerly eighteen feet in breadth, bounded by Rob: Gardinier, all Rhineland measure; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance given to him, by Wm. Parker, of date the IIth of Janu- ary 1689, to which reference is herein made, being a part of lot
1 See note to preceding document.
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Nº. 9 granted by the late General Rich: Nicolls to Wm. Notting- ham;1 and that free and unincumbered, without any charges thereon, or issuing out of the same (save the lord's right) and without the grantors making any further claim in the least thereto, acknowledging himself to be paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed Mr Andries Teller to do with and dis- pose of the aforesaid house and lot as he might do with his own patrimonial estate and effects, promising to warrant and defend the same against all persons from all lawful claims, demands and incum- brances and further nevermore to do nor cause to be done anything contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided. Done in Albany, this 7th of February 1689.
Cornelis van Dyck
Johannes Provoost
JOHN CONELL
In my presence, ROT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Deed from Hendrick Gerritsen van der Meulen to Pieter Meussen Vrooman for a house and lot in Albany
[92] Appeared before me, Robert Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schaenhechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Mr Dirk Wessells, megis- trates of the said jurisdiction, Hendrick Gerritse van dr. Muele, who declared that he grants, conveys and makes over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Pr. Meuse Vrooman,2 master carpenter, a certain house and lot standing and lying here in Albany over against the house of Willem Ketelhuyse, with all that is fast by earth and nail, abutting on the north [side] of the lot of Jacob Staes, on the south [side] of the house of Jannetie Pauls, on the west [side] of the lot of Jacob van Noorstrant and on the east [side] of the street,3 being in breadth in front on the street
1 See note on p. 100.
2 Pieter, the son of "Meus " (Bartholomeus) Vrooman.
3 The Dutch description reads : belendende ten noorden van het Erff van Jacob Staes, & ten suyden van't huys van Jannetie Pauls, & ten westen van't Erff van Jacob van Noorstrant en ten Oosten van's heere straet, which Professor Pearson, disregarding the proposition van, translates : "bounded northerly by the lot of Jacob Staes southerly by the house of Jannetie Pauls, westerly by the lot of Jacob van Noorstrant and easterly by the street." On comparing this description, however, with that in the deed from Jacob Jansen van Noorstrant, 13 Jan. 1638, to which the present deed refers, it seems evident that the lot was on the east side of what is now South Pearl street, so that the translation should read "abutting on the north [side] of the lot of Jacob Staes, etc." as in the text.
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fourteen feet and four inches and in the rear fourteen feet, in length fifty-three feet, all Rhineland measure; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance given to him by Jacob Janse van Noor- strant, of date the 13th of January 1679, to which reference is herein made, and that free and unincumbered, without any charges thereon, or issuing out of the same (saving the lord's right) and without the grantor's making any further claim in the least thereto, acknowledging himself to be paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed Pr. Meuse, his heirs, successors, or assigns, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he might do with his own patrimonial estate and effects, promising to warrant and defend the same against all persons from all lawful claims, demands and incumbrances and further nevermore to do nor cause anything to be done contrary hereto in any manner, bind- ing himself thereto as by law provided. Done in Albany, this 8th of February 168 .
Cornelis van Dyck Dirck Wesselss
By order of HEND: GERRITSE VAN DR MEULE who gave me authority to write the above conveyance. ROBT. LIVINGSTON
Deed from Pieter Meussen Vrooman to Robert Gardiner for a house and lot in Albany described in preceding deed
[93] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyck and Schaenhechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornel: van Dyk and Mr Dirk Wessells, magis- trates of the same jurisdiction, Pieter Meuse Vroman, master car- penter, who declared that he grants, conveys and makes over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Robt. Gardi- ner, soldier of the garrison here, a certain house and lot standing and lying here in Albany, over against the house of Wm. Ketelhuyse, bounded by and to the north of the lot of Jacob Staets, south of the house of Jannetie Pauls, west of the lot of Jacob van Noorstrant and east of the street, being in breadth in front on the street four- teen feet and four inches and in the rear fourteen feet and in length fifty-three feet, all Rhineland measure ; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance given to him by Hendrik Gerritse van der Meule, of date the 8th of February Anno 1689, to which refer- ence is herein made. and that free and unincumbered, without any
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charges thereon, or issuing out of the same (save the lord's right) and without the grantor's making any further claim in the least thereto, acknowledging himself to be paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed Robert Gardiner, his heirs, suc- cessors, or assigns to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he might do with his own patrimonial estate and effects, promising to warrant and defend the same against all persons from all lawful claims, demands and incumbrances and further never- more to do nor cause anything to be done contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided. Done in Albany, the 14th of February 1689.
PIETER MEESEN VROOMAN
Cornelis van Dyck Dirck Wesselsz
In my presence, ROT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Deed from Robert Gardiner to the administrators of the estate of James Penniman for a house and lot described in preceding deed
[94] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyck and Schaenhechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyck and Mr Dirk Wessells, magis- trates of the same jurisdiction, Robt. Gardiner, soldier of the garri- son of this town, who declared that he grants, conveys and makes over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of the constables of Albany, in their capacity as curators of the estate of James Penniman, deceased, a certain house and lot standing and lying here in Albany, over against the house of Wm. Ketelhuyse, bounded by and to the north of the lot of Jacob Staas, south the house of Jannetie Pawles, west of the lot of Jacob Janse van Noor- strant and east of the street, being in breadth in front on the street 14 feet four inches, and in the rear fourteen feet, and in length fifty- three feet, all Rhineland measure; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance given to him by Pieter Meuse Vrooman, master carpenter, of date the 14th of February 168º, to which reference is herein made; and that free and unincumbered, without any charges thereon or issuing out of the same (save the lord's right) and without the grantor's making any further claim in the least thereto, acknowledging himself to be paid and satisfied there-
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for, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the curators of said estate of James Penni- man, deceased, to do with and dispose of the said house and lot as they might do with any other goods and effects belonging to said estate, promising to warrant and defend the same against all persons from all lawful claims, demands and incumbrances and further nevermore to do nor cause anything to be done contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided. Done in Albany, the 15th of February 168º.
Cornelis van Dyck
Dirck Wesselss
ROBERT GARDNER
In my presence, ROBT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Deed from the administrators of the estate of James Penniman to Jean Rosie for a house and lot described in preceding deed
[95] Appeared before me, Robert Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Rensselaerswyck and Schaenhechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Mr Dirk Wessells, magis- trates of the same jurisdiction, the constables of Albany in the capacity of curators of the estate of James Penniman, deceased, who declared that by virtue of letters of administration to them granted by the court, they grant, convey, and make over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Jean Rosic, burgher of this town, a certain house and lot standing and lying here in Albany upon the street where Wm. Ketelhuyse now dwells, bounded by and to the north of the lot of Jacob Staes, south of the house of Jannetie Pauls, west of the lot of Jacob Jansen van Noorstrant and east of the street, being in breadth in front on the street four- teen feet four inches and in the rear fourteen feet, and in length fifty-three feet, all Rhineland measure ; which they, the aforenamed grantors, in the capacity aforesaid, do by virtue of the conveyance given to them by Robert Gardiner, of date the 15th of February 1682, to which reference is herein made; and that free and unin- cumbered, without any charges thereon, or issuing out of the same (save the lord's right) and without the grantors' making any further claim in the least thereto, acknowledging themselves to be paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforesaid Jean Rosie, his heirs, successors and assigns, to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he might do with his own patrimonial
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estate and effects, promising to warrant and defend the same against all persons from all lawful claims, demands and incumbrances and further nevermore to do nor cause anything to be done contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided. Done in Albany, on the 16th of February 1682.
Cornelis van Dyck Dirck Wesselss
JOHANNES WENDEL JACOB SAND: GLEN GERRET LANSINCK
In my presence, ROBT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
[96] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schaenhectadie, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Mr Dirk Wessells, magis- trates of the same jurisdiction, Mr Wm. Parker, who declared that he grants, conveys and makes over in true, rightful and free owner- ship to and for the behoof of Robert Gardiner, soldier of the gar- rison in this town, a certain portion of a lot lying here in Albany on the hill, behind the house of the grantee, abutting on the west [side] of the house of Ands. Teller, the house of D'Wessells and Jacob Sanders, and the house of Jan Gilbert, on the east of said R : Gardiner, on the north of Dirk Albertse Bratt, and on the south of the town fence ; 1 in length, east and west eleven feet and in breadth south and north forty-five feet; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance given to him by Wm. Nottingham, of date the 6th of April 1679, being a part of lot No. 9 granted by the late Governor General Rich : Nicolls to said Nottingham, to which refer- ence is herein made ; and that free and unincumbered, without any charges thereon or issuing out of the same (save the lord's right) and without the grantor's making any further claim in the least
1 The Dutch description reads: Belendende ten westen van't huys van Ands. Teller, etc., which as in many similar cases, with disregard of the preposition van, was translated by Professor Pearson as "bounded west by the house of And". Teller," etc. The reference to the patent to William Nottingham (see p. 100, note) seems to make it clear, however, that the lot was located somewhere to the west of the present North Pearl street, so that it could not be bounded south by the town fence, but must have been on the south of said fence, hence, that the preposition van must be duly taken into account and the translation made to read as above. It is no doubt due to mistakes of this kind that Professor Pearson in the preface to his Diagrams, in Munsell's Collections, 4:184, was forced to make the statement that there were several gaps in Broadway "which no ingenuity of the compiler could fill, and several lots will be found so imperfectly described in the records, that he has to confess his inability to locate them."
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thereto, acknowledging himself to be paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed R: Gardiner to do with and dispose of the aforesaid portion of a lot as he might do with his own patrimonial estate and effects, promising to warrant and defend the same against all persons from all lawful claims, demands and incumbrances and further nevermore to do nor cause anything to be done contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided. Done in Albany, on the 14th of February 1682. Cornelis van Dyck WM : PARKER
Dirck Wesselsz
In my presence, ROT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Quittance of the children of Goosen Gerritsen van Schaick by his first wife Geertje Brants for their portions of their father's estate
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