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Cornelis van Dyck DYRCK ALBERTZ BRAT Jan Janss Bleecker
Deed from Teunis Pietersen to Pieter Philipsen Schuyler for a lot at Albany on the hill conveyed to the grantor by Dirck Albertsen Bratt and on which said Schuyler built a new house [215] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schinnechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Johannes Provoost, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Teunis Pieterse, who declared that he granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Pieter Philipse Schuyler a lot whereon a small old house stood and whereon said Schuyler has built a new house lying on the hill, having to the north and west Dirk Albertse Bratt, to the south Harme Bastiaense and to the east the street; in breadth front and rear twenty wood
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feet and one inch, in length on the east side as well as on the west side sixty-seven wood feet, with half of the alley which lies in the rear from the south corner of the lot to the hill which remains in common for Dirk Albertse Bratt and Pieter Phil: Schuyler; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance received by him this day from Dirk Albertse Bratt,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 thereto, acknowl- edging 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 Phil: Schuyler, his heirs, suc- cessors, or assigns to do with and dispose of the aforesaid lot and half 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 incumbrances ac- cording 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 1683.
Cornelis van Dyck Johannes Provoost
The words Dirk Albertse Bratt were interlined before signing.2
TUENIS PIETERSEN
Deed from Pieter Philipsen Schuyler to Evert Wendel, junior, for a new house and lot on the hill at Albany, the lot having been conveyed to the grantor by Teunis Pietersen
[216] Appeared before me, Robert Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schinnechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyck and Mr Jan Janse Bleker, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, the worthy Pieter Phillipse Schuyler, who declared that he granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Evert Wendel, Junr. a new house and lot standing and lying in Albany on the hill, having to the north and west Dirk Albertse Bratt, to the south Harme Bastiaense and to the east the street; in breadth front and rear twenty wood feet and one inch
1 This name was written above the line to take the place of that of Teunis Pieterse.
2 See preceding note.
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and in length on east and west sides sixty-seven wood feet, with the half of an alley which lies in the rear on the southwest corner of the lot towards the hill, which remains in common for the aforenamed Evert Wendel, Junr. and Dirk Albertse Bratt; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the conveyance received by him from Teunis Pieterse, dated the 9th of February of this year 1683, to which reference is herein made, and that free and un- incumbered, 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 Evert Wendel, Junr., his heirs, successors, or assigns to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house and lot and half 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 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 19th of February 1683.
Corn: van Dyck
PIETER SCHUYLER
Jan Jansz Bleecker
In my presence, Rot. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Deed from Dirck Albertsen Bratt to William Parker for a house and lot on the hill in Albany
[217] 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, magis- trates of the same jurisdiction, Dirk Albertse Bratt, who declared that he granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Mr Wm. Parker his house and lot standing and lying on the hill between the houses of Robt. Gardener and Johannes Wendell, in breadth twenty feet and in length four rods, by virtue of the conveyance to him, the grantor, given by the aforesaid Wm. Parker, dated the IIth of February 1679 ; 1 conveying the same back again, the house upon the lot having been built by him, the grantor, and that free and unincumbered, with- out any charges thereon, or issuing out of the same (saving the
1 See Early Records of Albany, 1:477.
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lord's right), without the grantor's having any further claim in the least thereon, acknowledging that he is fully paid and satisfied there- for, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed Wm. Parker, his heirs, suc- cessors or assigns to do with and dispose 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 19th of February 1682. Dirck Wesselsz
DYRCK ALBERTZ BRAT
Jan Jansz Bleecker
In my presence, ROBT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Deed from Major Abraham Staets to Johannes Wendel for a lot on the Pleyn outside the south gate of Albany
[218] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyck and Schinnechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Mr Jan Janse Bleker, mag- istrates of the same jurisdiction, Majr. Abraham Staets, who de- clared that he granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of his son-in-law Mr Johannes Wendel a certain lot lying without the south gate of Albany on the Pleyn (Plain) between the garden of Geertruy Vosburgh and the lot heretofore belonging to Claes Hendriks, having to the west and east the highway, in breadth south and north ten rods and eight feet and in length twelve rods and eleven feet; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the patent granted to him by the late Governor General Richd. Nicolls dated the 24th 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), with- out the grantor's having any further claim in the least thereon, ac- knowledging that he has made over said lot to said Wendel, his heirs,
1 This was a confirmation of a grant by Stuyvesant to Thomas Chambers for "a certain Lott of Ground House & Garden lying & being in Bever- wick at Fort Albany conteining in breadth as well before as behind tenn Rod & eight foot in length twelve rod and eleaven foot abutting on the north to Abraham Pietersen Vosburgh on the south to Claes Hendricksens, & on the west to the waggon way which sd Patent or Groundbriefe graunted as aforesd bearing date the 8ยบ day of Novemb. 1658 was on the Ist day of this moneth transported & made over unto Capta. Abraham Staets &c."
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successors, or assigns to do with and dispose of the same 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 21st of February 1682.
Cornelis van Dyck
Jan Janss Bleecker
ABRAM STAES
In my presence, ROBT. [blank]
Deed from Reyer Jacobsen Schermerhorn, husband and guardian of Ariaentje Arents, widow of Elmer Otten, to Barent Albert- sen Bratt for an old house and lot outside the north gate of Albany
[219] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Shinnechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Mr Dirk Wessells, magistrates of said jurisdiction, Ryer Jacobse Shermerhoorn, husband and guardian of his wife Ariaentie Arents, late widow of Elmer Otte, who declared that he granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Barent Al- bertse Bratt a certain old house and lot standing and lying without the north gate of Albany on the west side between the house of said Barent Albertse and the lot of Pieter Bogardus, being in breadth on the east side three rods, ten feet and on the west side four rods, in length on the south side as well as on the north side seven rods and three feet ; which he, the grantor, does by virtue of the patent granted to Elmer Otte by the late Governor General Sir Edmund Andross, of date the 25th of March 1680,1 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 making any further claim whatsoever thereto, acknowl- edging that the payment was received by his predecessor, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforesaid
1 According to this patent, the house and lot originally belonged to Eldert Gerbertsen Cruyff, who exchanged it for another lot with Jan van Breman [Jan van Bremen], after whose decease it was by order of the court sold at a public outcry by the trustees of the estate and bought by Elmer Otten. Taking this statement in connection with the disposal of van Bremen's farm at Catskill, mentioned on page 140, it would seem that the "lot " spoken of in the patent might refer to the land at Catskill.
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Barent Albertse Bratt, his heirs, successors and 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 to be done anything contrary hereto in any manner, binding himself thereto as by law provided.
Done in Albany, the 21st of February 1682.
Cornelis van Dyck
[Not signed]
Dirck Wesselss
Deed from Dirck Albertsen Bratt to Andries Teller for a house and lot at Albany conveyed to the grantor by William Parker
[220] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Shaenhechtady etc., in the presence of the Honorable Mr Cornelis van Dyk and Mr Jan Janse Bleker, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Dirk Albertse Bratt, who declared that he granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and free ownership to and for the behoof of Mr Ands. Teller, trader, his house and lot standing and lying here in Albany on the hill wherein he, Dirk, now dwells, to the south of Jan Gilbert, being in breadth according to survey front and rear three rods, six feet and four inches, and in length five rods, four feet and three inches, Rhineland measure, being the same as conveyed to him by Wm. Parker under date of the 9th of February 1682, from which must be deducted from the south side of said lot the lot on which young Evert Wendel's house stands, being in breadth twenty wood feet and one inch and in length sixty-seven wood feet with the half of the alley which lies in the rear on the south corner of the lot according to conveyance by him, the grantor, made to Teunis Pieterse on the 9th of February last; all the remainder the grantor conveys to said Mr Ands. Teller free and unincumbered, without any charges thereon or issuing out of the same (saving the lord's right), always with the understanding that the clause comprehended in a certain contract dated the 11th of February last shall remain in full force, to wit, that if the grantor shall pay to Mr Ands. Teller what he now owes him he may again obtain possession of the aforesaid house and lot for fifty beavers within the time of three years after the date of said contract but not thereafter, the said fifty beavers being the last payment due to Mr Teller; furthermore the clause respecting
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the rent, etc. expressed in said agreement has its full effect and in case of nonperformance of what is specified in the contract or [221] agreement the house and lot with all that thereon is fast by nail or earth remains for the behoof of Mr Ands. Teller, his heirs, or successor, or assigns, to do with and dispose thereof as he might do with his own patrimonial estate, 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 on the 3d of March 1682.
Cornelis van Dyck Jan Jansz Bleecker
DYRCK ALBERTZ BRAT
In my presence, ROBT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Contract of sale between two Mahican Indians and Andries Al- bertsen Bratt for land on the east side of the Hudson river (not executed)
[222] Appeared before us, the undersigned magistrates of Albany, colony of Renselaerswyk, etc., these two Mahikan Indians, named Annape and Amahanet, the lame Indian, aged about 70 years, who declared that they had sold and Andries Albertse Bratt that he had bought of them with approbation of Madame Renselaer a certain parcel of woodland lying within the limits of the colony on the east side of Hudson's river above Albany, between the kill whereon said Ands. Albertse Bratt's inill stands and Piskawen kill, extending from the claim or land of Pr. van Wuggelum and that two miles into the woods, for which the said Ands. Albertse Bratt now delivers to said two Indians eight pieces of duffel and two beavers in seawan, they acknowledg- ing that they are fully paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, giving full possession and ownership to Ands. Albertse Bratt, his heirs, successors or assigns and promising nevermore to do anything contrary hereto. In witness whereof they have signed these with their own hands in Albany on the
[not executed]
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Deed from Andries Teller to Cornelis van Dyck, husband and guardian of the widow of Capt. Sylvester Salisbury, for a house and lot in Albany (not executed)
[223] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Al- bany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schinnechtady, etc., in pres- ence of the Honorable Mr Dirk Wessels and Mr Jan Janse Bleker, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Mr Andries Teller, trader, 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, husband and guardian of his wife Elisabeth, widow of Capt. Salisbury, deceased, a certain house and lot standing and ly- ing here in Albany where Joseph Yets now dwells, next to Aernt. Cornelise Viele, with all that thereon is fast by earth and nail, in consequence of a conveyance to him, the grantor, given by the late Capt. Salisbury of date the Ist of August 1673,1 conveying the same back again, free and unincumbered, without any charges thereon, or issuing out of the same (saving the lord's right), with- out the grantor's having any further claim in the least thereon, acknowledging that he is paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed Mr Corn: van Dyk, his heirs, successors, or assigns to do with and dispose of the aforesaid house and lot as he could do with his own patrimonial estate and effects, prom- ising 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 16th of April 1684.
Dirck Wesselss
Jan Janss Bleecker
[not signed]
Deed from Pieter Schuyler and Sybrant van Schaick to Teunis van der Poel for a lot on Jonker street on which Van der Poel built a house
[224] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Al- bany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Shinnechtady, etc., in pres- ence of the Honorable Mr Dirk Wessels and Mr Jan Janse Bleker, magistrates of the same jurisdiction, Pieter Schuyler and Sybrant van Schayk, who declared that they granted, conveyed and made over, as they hereby do, in true, rightful and free ownership to
1 See Early Records of Albany, I :94-95.
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and for the behoof of Teunis vander Poel, a certain lot lying here in Albany on Jonkheer street, whereon said Vander Poel has built a new house, having to the east Jeronimus Wendel, to the north Hendrik Rooseboom, to the south and west the streets, being a corner house; in breadth on the street southwards, two rods and eight inches; on the west side, also on the street, length five rods, five feet, ten inches, and on the east side, length five rods, seven feet ; breadth behind the house two rods, four feet, nine inches and at the end of the lot, northwards, but two rods and one foot, all Rhineland measure; which they, the grantors, do by virtue of the conveyance to them given by Jacob Tyse vander Heyden, of date the 30th of November 1683, 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 grant- ors' having any further claim in the least thereon, acknowledging that they are paid and satisfied therefor, the first penny with the last, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed Teunis vander Poel, his heirs, successors, or assigns to do with and dispose of the aforesaid lot as he could do with his own patrimonial estate and effects, promising to warrant and de- fend 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 themselves thereto as by law provided.
Done in Albany, the 10th of June 1684.
Dirck Wesselss
Jan Janss Bleecker
PIETER SCHUYLER SYBRANT VAN SCHAICK
In my presence, ROBT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
Deed from the constables of Albany as administrators of the estate of the late Teunis Willemsen Boots to Jean Forte alias Liberte for land in Canastagioene (Niskayuna)
[225] Appeared before me, Robt. Livingston, secretary of Al- bany, colony of Renselaerswyk and Schaenhechtady, etc., in presence of the Honorable Cornelis van Dyk and Dirk Wessells, magistrates of said jurisdiction, Jacob Sanders Glen, Robt. Sanders and Albert Rykman, in capacity of constables of this place and administrators of the estate of Teunis Willemse Boots, who declared that they granted, conveyed and made over in true, rightful and absolute ownership to and for the behoof of Jean Forte, alias Liberte, all
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the lands and possessions which said Teunis Willemse had in Can- astagioene in his lifetime, with house, barn, ricks, orchard and lots, just as he possessed the same, comprising a certain parcel of arable land of ten morgens lying on the other side of the river at Canasta- gioene, to the east of Claes Janse van Bockhooven's farm with privilege of the woods [in common] with the other neighbors for a range for his cattle, etc., which parcel of land said Liberte has possessed now three years, being therewith content as he has had it in possession until now; which they, the grantors, do by virtue of the conveyance to him, Teunis Willemse, given by Claes Janse van Bockhoven, of date the 8th of February 1678,1 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 grantors' in capacity as administrators of the estate of the late Teunis Willemse, having any further claim in the least thereon, acknowledging that they have received the last pay- ment, therefore giving plenam actionem cessam and full power to the aforenamed Jean Forte, his heirs, successors, or assigns to do with and dispose of the aforesaid 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 them- selves thereto as by law provided.
Done in Albany, the 10th of June 1684.
Cornelis van Dyck
Dirck Wesselss
JACOB SAND: GLEN ROBBERT SANDERSZ ALBERT RYCKMAN In my presence, ROBT. LIVINGSTON, Secretary
(Copy sent off by the Post.)
Deed from Catskill Indians to Cornelis van Dyck for lands at Catskill not included in the conveyance to Capt. Sylvester Salisbury
[226] Appeared before us, Mr Dirk Wessels and Mr Jan Janse Bleker, justices of the peace of the county of Albany,2 the follow-
1 See Early Records of Albany, I :173-74, where Teunis Willemse is called " Van Wout Bergh." Evidently he is not the same person as Teunis Wil- lemse who had children baptized in Albany in 1696-1700, as Professor Pear- - son states in a note. "Wout Bergh" may refer to Woudenberg in the province of Utrecht.
2 This appears to be the first use in the conveyances of the term "county of Albany," though the county was erected by act of November 1, 1683.
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ing two Indians, late owners of the land of Catskill heretofore bought by Capt. Salisbury, deceased, and Marte Gerritse, viz, the Indian named Maweyntay and commonly Shermerhoorn, and Onekeek commonly called Jan de Backer, representing their whole tribe and all others who have any claims in Catskill, who declared that the said land consisting of five flats with the woods lying round about there a Dutch mile east, west, south and north, was honestly paid for by Capt. Salisbury, deceased, and Marte Gerritse ;1 but whereas said Indian owners claim that they have some rights out- side of the mile extending as well eastward to the shore as north- ward to the great flat heretofore bought by Capt. Jan Cloet, de- ceased, Jan Bruyn and Jurian Teunise, therefore, they now de- clare that they have sold, as they hereby do sell, fully convey and make over to Cornelis van Dyk and Marte Gerritse all their rights in the land, as well woodland, arable land, kills, creeks and ap- purtenances thereof, nothing whatsoever excepted that may be without the limits of their former sale, that is to say beyond the mile all around heretofore sold, extending eastward to the shore as far as the rights of Gysbert uytt den Boogaert and northwards up from a certain kill called Stuck,2 where the claim of said Uytenbogaert ends, along the river northward up to the Vlu[c]ht- hoek3 in the Indian tongue named Machawamik, extending fur- ther along the claim of Capt. Cloet, deceased, Jan Bruyn and Jurian Teunise to the old Catskill path under the hill and so on to the former right of Catskill heretofore bought by Capt. Salisbury, de- ceased, and Marte Gerritse; furthermore they declare that they relinquish and fully release all the rights and claims which they or any of their friends, or relations or other Indians may have on or to any of the land within or without said boundaries lying there about, turning over their rights aforenamed to Cornelis van Dyck and Marte Gerritse, their heirs, or successors forever, having there- [227] for, in our presence received three pieces of strouding, one kettle, two shirts, two half casks of beer and a pair of stockings, wherewith they declare they are fully content and satisfied, prom- ising this purchase to warrant and defend against all persons from all trouble and claims which may arise from Christians or Indians.
1 See Deed of July 8, 1678, on p. 19 of this volume.
2 In another deed printed on p. 225, this kill or creek is described as coming out into the river over against Vastrick's island, now known as Rogers island.
3 Literally, " Refuge Point' ; not "Flying corner," as in E. M. Ruttenber, Indian Geographical Names, p. 176.
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