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Deed from Teunis Dircksen van Vechten to Marcelis Jansen for a house and lot without the south gate of Albany
[203] Appeared before me Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Shinnechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Marte Gerritse and Mr Cornelis van Dyk, magis- trates of the same jurisdiction, Teunis Dirkse van Vechten, who declared that he grants, conveys and makes over in true, rightful
1 No record of this patent is found.
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and free ownership to and for the behoof of Marcelis Janse 1 a cer- tain house and lot standing and lying without the south gate of Albany, having to the south the lot formerly possessed by Claes Rotterdam, to the north Cornelis van der Hoeve and to the east and west the highway; in breadth in front on the wagon road nine rods and ten feet and in length as well on the one as on the other side twelve rods, and breadth in the rear nine rods and five feet; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the patent granted to him by the late Governor General Francis Lovelace dated the 20th of October 1670,2 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), without the grantor's having any further claim in the least thereon, 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 Marcelis Janse, his heirs, successors or assigns the aforesaid house and lot to have and to hold forever, promising 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 30th of November 1683.
Marten Gertsen Cornelis van Dyck
The mark X of TEUNIS DIRKSE VAN VECHTEN
In my presence, ROBT. LIVINGSTON. Secretary
Deed from Jacob Theysen van der Heyden to Pieter Schuyler and Sybrant van Schaick for a lot on Jonker street at Albany
[204] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schinnechtady, etc., in presence of
1 Marcelis Jansen, born at Bommel, in Gelderland; see Notarial Papers, I :365.
2 The abstract of this patent reads as follows: "Francis Louelace &c Whereas there was heretofore graunted a Patent or Groundbreife by ye Dutch Governor Petrus Stuyvesant unto William Frederickse for a Certaine Lott of ground at Albany where his house stood, having on ye South syde Jan Michiellans & on ye west & East syde ye waggon way Contayning in breadth before nyne Rod & Ten foot, In length as well on ye one as ye othr syde Twelve Rod, & in breadth behynde Nyne Rod & fiue foot, Togethr wth a Lott of ground for a Garden abutting on ye North on Volchert Jans, on ye South on Sanders Leenderts. on ye west ye waggon path, & on ye East ye path that goes to ye Ryver, Conteyning in length Eleaven Rod & in breadth four Rod & Two foot as it lyes in a Square, Which said, Patent or Groundbreife bearing date ye 25th day of Octobr 1652 wth all ye Right & interest in ye prmises is now belonging to Theunis Dirckse, ffor a Con- firmation unto him ye Said Theunis Dirckse &c."
Teunis Dircksen bought the house and lot of Willem Fredericksen Bout at public sale, January 11, 1665; see Early Records of Albany, 1:216. For account of Teunis Dircksen, see Van Rensselaer Bowier Mss, p. 819.
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the Honorable Mr Jan Janse Bleker and Mr Pieter Winne, magis- trates of the same jurisdiction, Jacob Tyse van der Heyden, who declared that he granted, conveyed and made over, as he does by these presents in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Pr. Schuyler and Syb : v : Schayk, a certain lot lying here in Albany on Jonker street, whereupon Teuns. van dr. Poel has built a new house, having to the east Jeronimus Wendel, to the north Hendrick Rooseboom, to the south and west the public street, being a corner house; in breadth on the street southward two rods and eight inches, on the west side, also on the street, length five rods, five feet and ten inches and on the east side, length five rods and seven feet, breadth in the rear of the house two rods, four feet, nine inches and on the end of the lot northwards but two rods and one foot, all Rhineland measure; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance received by him from Jochim Staets, at- torney of Mr Cornelis Steenwyk, of date October 4, 1682, 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), without the grantor's having any further claim in the least [205] thereon, 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 Pieter Schuyler and Sybrant van Schayk, their heirs, successors, or assigns to do with and dispose of the aforesaid lot as they could do with their 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 nor cause anything to be done contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided. Done in Albany, the 30th of November 1683.
JACOB THEYSEN VAN DER HEYDEN
Jan Jansz Bleecker
In my presence, ROBT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Deed from Jan Nack to Jan Vinhagen for a house and lot on Rom street (Maiden Lane) at Albany
[206] Appeared before me, Robert Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Rensselaerswyck and Schaenhechtady, in presence of the Honorable Mr Dirk Wessels and Mr Jan Janse Bleker, magis- trates of the same jurisdiction, Jan Nack who declared that he granted, conveyed and made over, as he hereby does in true, rightful
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and free ownership, to and for the behoof of Jan Vinnagen,1 a certain house and lot standing and lying here in Albany on the hill on Romm street as it is called, being to the north of the street, to the west of Jan Vinnagen aforesaid and to the east of Gerrit Lansing; in breadth in front on the street one rod, two feet and a half and in the rear one rod, four and a half inches, length to the west three rods, nine feet and to the east three rods and seven feet ; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance received by him from Barent Ryndertse, of date the 9th of September 1678,2 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), without the grantor's having any further claim in the least thereon, 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 Jan Vinnagen, his heirs, successors, or assigns to do with and dispose of the afore- said house and lot as he could do with his own patrimonial 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 nor cause anything to be done contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided. Done in Albany, the 28th of Novem : 1683.
Dirck Wesselss
JAN NACK
Jan Janss Bleecker
In my presence, ROT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Deed from Willem Fredericksen Bout to Jan Vinhagen for a lot on Rom street (Maiden Lane) at Albany
[207] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schinnechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Dirk Wessells and Mr Jan Janse Bleker, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, the worthy Willem Frederikse Bowt, who declared that he granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Jan Vinnagen a certain lot whereon said Vinnaegen has built a house, lying in Albany on the hill on Romm street, being to the north of the street, to the west of the grantor aforesaid and to the east of said Vinnagen's house ; in breadth in front on the street nineteen feet, three inches and in
. 1 Generally called Jan Vinhagen. He signs his name "Jan Vinhaeghen." 2 See p. 23.
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length on both sides thirty-six feet and in the rear as broad as in front; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the patent granted to him by the late Governor General Richd. Nicolls, dated the 6th of September 1667,1 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), without the grantor's having any further claim in the least thereon, 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 Jan Vinnagen, his heirs, successors, or assigns to do with and dis- pose of the aforesaid house and lot as he could do with his own patrimonial 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 nor cause anything to be done contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided. Done in Albany, the 28th of November 1683. Dirck Wesselsz The mark X of WM. FREDERIKSE BOUT
Jan Janse Bleecker
In my presence, ROBT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Deed from Gerrit Reyersen, son and heir of Reyer Elbertsen, to Barent Meyndersen and Adriaen Gerritsen, administrator of the estate of the late Rutt Aertsen, for a parcel of land without the north gate of Albany to be used for a tannery
[208] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schinnechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Dirk Wessells and Mr Jan Janse Bleeker, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Gerrit Ryerse, son and heir of Ryer El- bertse, deceased, who declared that he granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Barentse Myndertse, shoemaker, and Adriaen Gerritse,2 adminis- trator of the estate of the late Rutt Aertse, deceased,3 a certain parcel of land lying without the north gate of Albany on the west side of the highway, having to the south the third kill,4 to the north the lot of the grantor, to the west also the lot of the grantor and to the eastwards along the highway; length east and west seven rods and breadth south and north four rods, but on the survey of the
1 No record of this patent is found.
2 Adriaen Gerritsen van Papendorp; see next deed.
3 The same as Rutger Arentsen, shoemaker.
4 Apparently the Vossen (Fox) kill.
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highway ten feet more was allotted to them on the north side and eight feet also on the south side towards the kill, being a place for a tannery ; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the patent granted to his father deceased by the late Governor General Richd. Nicolls, dated the 25th of April 1667,1 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), without the grantor's having any further claim in the least thereon, the payment therefor having been made to his late father, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed Barent Myndertse and Adriaen Gerritse, administrator of the estate of the late Rut Aertse, to do with and dispose of the same as they could do with their own patrimonial 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 nor cause anything to be done contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided therefor. Done in Albany, the IIth of December 1683.
Dirck Wesselsz
Jan Jansz Bleecker
GERRIT REYERSEN
In my presence, ROT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Deed from Adriaen Gerritsen van Papendorp, administrator of the estate of Rutt Aertsen, deceased, to Symon Jacobsen Schermerhorn for his half interest in a tannery without the north gate of Albany
[209] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schinnechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Dirk Wessells and Mr Jan Janse Bleker, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, the worthy Mr Adriaen Gerritse van Pap- endorp,2 in capacity of administrator of the estate of the late Rutt
1 The only patent of that date to Reyer Elbertsen was a confirmation of the Dutch grant of October 25, 1653, " for a certain Lott of Ground House & Garden neer to the Fort in Beverwick at Albany haveing to the East Juriaen the Glazier to the west the swamp by the third Creeke or Kill lying four square & being to the East & North of the Highway."
2 Papendorp is a small hamlet a few miles southwest of the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands. Pearson, First Settlers of Albany, 1:86, states that Adriaen Gerritse Papendorp probably came to the colony of Rensselaerswyck in 1634, evidently basing his statement on the fact that the name Adriaen Gerritse appears among those of settlers for that year in O'Callaghan, History of New Netherland, 1:434. However, in compiling the list of settlers of Rensselaerswyck for the Van Rensselaer Bowier Mss, the present editor failed to find any evidence that a person by that name came to the colony in 1634, or was at any time a tenant of the patroon.
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Aertse, who declared that he granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Symon Jacobse Schermerhoorn the just half of a certain parcel of land lying without the north gate of Albany on the west side of the high- way having southerly the Third kill, north and west Gert. Ryerse and east the highway; the whole lot being in length east and west seven rods and in breadth on the south side on the kill four rods, eight feet and on the north side four rods and ten feet, being a place for a tannery, which half lot the grantor conveys to said Ryer Jacobse, by virtue of a conveyance received by him this day from Gerrit Ryerse, 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), without the grantor's in capacity above named having any further claim in the least thereon, 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 Symon Jacobse Schmerhoorn to do with and dispose of the aforesaid half lot as he could 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 nor cause anything to be done contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided. Done in Albany, the IIth of December 1683.
Dirck Wesselsz Jan Janss Bleecker
ADRIAEN GERRETSEN PAPENDURP
In my presence, ROT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Deed from Adriaen Gerritsen van Papendorp, administrator of the estate of Rutt Aertsen, to Cornelis van Dyck for a barn and lot on the Pleyn in Albany
[210] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schinnechtady, etc., in presence of Mr Dirk Wessels and Mr Janse Bleker, magistrates of the said jurisdiction, the worthy Adriaen Gerritse van Papendorp, in the capacity of administrator of the estate of the late Rutt Aertse, shoe- maker, who declared that he granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Mr Cornelis van Dyck a barn and lot lying here in Albany on the Pleyn (Plain), having to the east Anthº. Lespinard, to the south Dirk
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Wessellse, to the north and west the highway; in length east and west six rods and in breadth south and north three rods; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance to the late Rutt Aertse aforenamed given by Jan Hend: Bruyn, dated the 18th of July 1671,1 to which reference is herein made; and that free and unin- cumbered, without any charges thereon or issuing out of the same (saving the lord's right), without the grantor in capacity afore- named having any further claim in the least thereon, 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 Corn: van Dyk, his heirs, successors, or assigns to do with and dispose of the aforesaid barn and lot as he could do with his own patrimonial estate and effects, promising to warrant and defend the same against all persons from all trouble, claims and in- cumbrances according to law 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 IIth of December 1683.
Dirck Wesselss Jan Jansz Bleecker
ADRIAEN GERRETSEN PAPENDURP
In my presence, ROT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Contract of sale between Reyer Jacobsen Schermerhorn and Jan Jansen Bleecker for a house and lot on Rom street (Maiden Lane) at Albany
[211] On this 25th day of January 1682 appeared before me, Robert Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schinnechtady and before the undersigned witnesses, Ryer Jacobse Schermerhoorn and Mr Jacob 2 Janse Bleeker, who hereby acknowledge that in all love and friendship they have contracted and agreed in manner following, to wit: Ryer Jacobse Schermer- hoorn acknowledges that he has sold and Mr Jan Janse Bleker that
1 See Early Records of Albany, 1:486, which reads "to the east of the road . .. to the west, Thomas Paulus," which is evidently wrong. The patent of April 20, 1667, to Bruyn, referred to in the conveyance of 1671, was a confirmation of the grant to Jan Dareth of February 5, 1660, trans- ferred to Jan Hendricksen Bruyn, and reads as follows: "for a certain Lott of Ground House & Garden in the village of Beverwick at Albany lying & being on the Plaine conteyning in length on the East side of the way six Rod and in breadth on the north of the way three Rod, In length on the west side of Teunis Paulussens six Rod on the south of the Plaine three Rod."
2 A mistake for Jan; see signature.
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he has bought of him his, Ryer's, house an dlot with all that is thereon fast by earth or nail, which house and lot stand and lie here in Albany on the hill on the corner of Romm street together with the little house next to it, and further all the appurtenances belong- ing to him, nothing whatever excepted, which house and lot have on the east side Jan Janse Bleeker and on the south side the house heretofore belonging to Jurian Janse Groenwout, with a parcel of land behind said buyer's house and to the south of Omy La Grangie ; for which said buyer promises to pay to said seller or his order the sum of one hundred and fifty-six good, merchantable beaver skins, likewise to deliver to the seller the little house and lot standing and lying next to Aernt. Cornelis Viele, just as it came to him the buyer from said Aernout. The time of the delivery of the aforesaid houses by both parties, one to the other, shall be on the first of May next, during which [intervening] time each shall bear the risk of his own house. The payment of said 156 beavers shall be made as follows, to wit: seventy beavers next trading season at the same time that the seller is holden to make a payment to Jacob Caspers for his land; the remaining eighty-six beavers in two years there- [212] after, viz, forty-three beavers in the summer of 1685 and forty-three beavers in the summer of 1686, every time when the seller is holden to make payment to Jacob Caspers ; and the payments being made the seller shall give a proper conveyance and deed for said house and lots in common form; all of which the contracting parties declare being done with the full satisfaction and approval of their wives, and for the execution hereof the contracting parties bind their respective persons and estates, real and personal, pres- ent and future, nothing excepted, submitting the same to the au- thority of all lords, courts, tribunals and judges. Done in Albany in presence of Gert. Lansingh and Jan Vinnagen, called as witnesses hereto. Dated as above.
Gerret Lansinck
Jan Vinhaeghen
REYER JACOBSE SCHERMERHOORN JAN JANSZ BLEECKER In my presence, ROBT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Deed from Capt. William Parker to Dirck Albertsen Bratt for a house and lot on the hill in Albany
[213] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schinnechtady, in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Mr Jan Janse Bleker, magis-
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trates of the same jurisdiction, the worthy Capt. William Parker, court messenger, who declared that he granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Dirk Albertse Bratt a certain house and lot standing and lying here in Albany on the hill, having to the north Jan Gilbert, to the south Harme Bastiaense, to the east the street and to the west Johannes Wendel and the lot possessed by him, the grantor; in breadth ac- cording to the survey now made in front and rear three rods, six feet and four inches, and in length five rods, four feet, three inches Rhineland measure; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the patent granted to him by the late Governor General Richd. Nicolls, of date May 30, 1667;1 likewise the grantor conveys to said Dirk Albertse an alley in the rear from the south corner of the lot to- wards the hill, lying between the fence of Cornelis van Shelluyne and Johannes Wendel, being a part of a patent to him the grantor given by Governor Lovelace of date the [blank] ;2 and that free and unincumbered, without any charges thereon or issuing out of the same (saving the lord's right), without the grantor's having any further claim in the least thereon, 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 Dirk Albertse, his heirs, successors, or assigns to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house, lot, and alley in the rear as he could do with his own patrimonial estate and effects, promising to warrant and defend the same against all persons from all trouble, claims and in- cumbrances according to law 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 9th of February 1682.
Cornelis van Dyck Wm. PARKER Jan Jansz Bleecker
Deed from Dirck Albertsen Bratt to Teunis Pietersen for a lot on the hill in Albany whereon an old house stood conveyed to him by William Parker
[214] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schinnechtady, in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelius van Dyk and Mr Jan Janse Bleeker,
1 On this date Sergeant William Parker received a patent for one of the "New Lotts of Ground lately Lay'd out at Albany uppermost towards the Hills of which Lott No. 8: conteyns in breadth fourty five foot & in Length six Rod." The lot was on the west side of North Pearl street.
2 Probably the patent of June 7, 1669; see p. 55.
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magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Dirk Albertse Bratt, who declared that be granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Teunis Pieterse a lot whereon a small old house stood, lying on the hill, having to the north and west him, the grantor, to the south Harme Bastiaense and to the east the street; in breadth in front and rear twenty wood feet and one inch and in length on both sides sixty-seven wood fect with half of the alley lying in the rear from the south corner of the lot to the hill, which remains in common for him and the grantor; this day from which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance received by him, the grantor, Capt. Wm. Parker, 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), without the grantor's having any further claim in the least thereon, 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 Teunis Pieterse, his heirs, successors or assigns to do with and dis- pose of the aforesaid lot as he could do with his own patrimonial 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 nor cause anything to be done con- trary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided.
Done in Albany, the 9th of February 1684.
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