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Book A, page 154 .- Know all men by these present that I John Brooke of East-Hampton in the county of Suffolk
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upon the island of Nassaw, yeoman, being eldest son to John Brooke who was eldest son to Richard Brooke both deceased, (from whom the within bargained premises were derived) do for myself, my heirs forever wholly quit all manner of claim to any right title or interest in or to the said land that is sold as within unto John Gardiner by Samuel Brooke hereby fully and absolutely resigning up unto him the said John Gardiner, his heirs and assigns forever, for myself, my heirs forever, whatever right, title or interest I have or can pretend to have the within bargained premises, as attest my hand and seal this 14th day of May in the fifth year of her Magesties reign Anno Dom-1705.
JOHN BROOK. [L.S. ]
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of WILLIAM EDWARDS ROBERT HUDSON.
May the 14th 1705, John Brooke appeared before me John Wheeler Justice of the Peace of the County of Suffolk and acknowledged this to be his act and deed as attest my hand. JOHN WHEELER. (Deed executed in 1697.)
This last above written is a true copy of what appeared indorsed on the back side of the original of what you see fixed on the next page, it being extracted therefrom and compared therewith per
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Recorder.
Book G, page 39 .- Know all men by these presents that I John Brook of East-Hampton in the county of Suffolk upon the island of Nassaw in the province of New-York ; husband- man, being eldest son unto John Brook, who was eldest son unto Richard Brook of East-Hampton, both deceased (from whom the within bargained premises was derived) do for my-
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self, my heirs forever wholly quit all manner of claim, title or interest in and to the land and privileges which my uncle Samnel Brook sold unto Thomas Terrill of whom Robert Hudson hath since bought the said land and privileges hereby fully and absolutely resigning up unto the said Robert Hud- son, his heirs and assigns forever, for myself, my heirs forever whatever right, title or interest or inheritance I have or may have or can pretend to have to the within bargained premises as attest my hand and seal this 14th day of May in the fifth year of her Majesties reign Anno Dom .- 1705.
The mark of JOHN X BROOK. [L.S.]
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of WILLIAM EDWARDS, RECOMPENCE SHERRILL.
May the 14th, 1705. John Brook appeared before me, John Wheeler, Justice of the Peace, for the County of Suffolk, and acknowledged this to be his act and deed, as attest my hand
JOHN WHEELER.
The above written is a true copy extracted out of the original and compared therewith by
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Recordor.
Marks, 21 .- John Evans, his brand mark for flesh and horn on the 21st of May, 1705, and so forward, he declared to be I. E. the same to be set on the left shoulder and the left horn. Test THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk. (See entry of Nov. 15th 1698.)
Book A, page 452 .- The abovesaid last mentioned is, by the trustees' order surveyed and marked out, without the south
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end of the Town of East-Hampton and is twenty acres in the whole and joins, part of it, to part of the front end of William Mulford's house lot by butting thereon ; the other part being wholly incompassed by crooked, turning lines is bounded wholly by the town common-per trustees' order entered May the 15th 1705.
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Marks, 21 .- Harry Indian of Montauk declareth his brand mark to be H. set on the left shoulder of horse or cow said Harry is he who was Nathaniel Baker's servant.
Entered May the 21st 1705 by
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Marks 21 .- Captain Samuel Mulford declareth his flesh brand mark for horse kind, or meat cattle to be thus W set on the left shoulder and S M set on the left horn, entered May the 23 1705 by
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Marks 21 .-- William Hedges declareth his ear mark to be a half penny on each side of the left ear of neat creatures he marks. Entered June the 7th 1705.
Attest
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Book G, 39 .- John Hopping and Joseph Stretton do testify that when the division of land was laid out in this town about thirteen or fourteen years since, we did by the town's order and agreement with Wainscott men, lay out
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unto Stephen Hand four acres of land to the northward of the creek that comes up along to the house of the said Stephen Hand, and Joseph Stretton affirms that they laid it out forty poles long by the side of the said creek running eastward, and so the breadth of four acres.
The above was sworn the 25th day of June 1705 before me Josiah Hobart one of her Majestie's Justices of the Peace for the County of Suffolk as attest.
JOSIAH HOBART.
The above written is a true copy extracted out of the original depositions and compared therewith per THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Book of marks, page 21 .- June the 26th 1705 then de- clared by James Hand Jr. that his ear mark from that day forward to be a half penny under the right ear and a hole in the left ear.
Attest.
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Marks, page 21-June the 2Sth 1703 Simon Hilliar declar- eth his ear mark to be a hole in the right ear and a half penny on the fore or upper side of the left ear.
Attest.
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Book G, page 612 .- This indenture made the 25th day of July 1705, between Thomas Barnes of the Town of East- Hampton in the County of Suffolk upon the Island of Nassaw in the Colony of New-York, in Amorica, weaver, of the one part, and Isaac Barnes of the same place, weaver, of the other
.
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part, witnesseth, that the said Thomas Barnes for and in con- sideration of the sum of three pounds to him in hand paid before the sealing hereof by Isaac Barnes, wherewith he doth acknowledge himself to be fully paid and satisfied hath sold and confirmed unto the said Isaac Barnes and to his heirs forever, three acres of land be it more or less, situated near Amaganset, being laid out in the last division of land in this town, bounded with the land of William Barnes westwardly and of Recompence Barnes eastwardly, the land of James Diamond southwardly and the town's common northwardly.
To have and to hold the same forever, and doth warrant to defend.
In witness whereof the said Thomas Barnes hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
The mark of THOMAS T B. Barnes. [L.s.]
In presence of
THOMAS MULFORD, ROBART STANBOROUGH. Acknowledged same day before
JOSIAH HOBART.
Book G, page 6 .- (Abstract). This Indenture made the 2nd day of August 1705.
Between Matthias Burnit of East-Hampton in the county of Suffolk upon the island of Nassaw in the province of New York in America, cordwinder, of the one part, and Isaac Mulford of the same place, tailor, of the other part, witnesseth, that the said Matthias Burnit for and in consideration of the sum of thirty pounds paid to him, hath granted and sold unto said Isaac Mulford and to his heirs forever, three acres of land more or less, situated near the town street, bounded by the land of the said Matthias Burnet to the northward, the
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land of Thomas Dibble Jr. the end of the lane and the land of George Dibble to the eastward, and the land of Benjamin Stretton south and westward. To have and hold forever and doth warrant.
In witness whereof the said Matthias Burnit hath hereunte set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
MATTHIAS BURNET. [L.s.] In presence of JACOB BEAILLARGEAU, CORNELIUS CONKLING. Acknowledged same day before
JOSIAH HOBART.
Know all men by these presents that whereas there is a lane there is a lane that leads up to the above premises of land between my land and the land of Thomas Dibble junior, therefore I Jacob Bellargean do for myself and my heirs as far as I am any way concerned give free leave and liberty unto ye within said Isaac Mulford and to his heirs and as- signs free egress and regress as his or their occasions shall serve with drift, horse, cart or otherwise, as attest my hand and seal the second day of Ausust 1705.
JACOB BELLARGEAU. [L.S.]
Witness. JOSIAH HOBART, MATTHIAS BURNET. The above written is a trus copy extracted out of the original deed and compared by me.
CORNELIUS CONKLING, Town Clerk.
Marks, page 21 .- Isaac Hedges declareth his ear mark from this day forward to be a slit in the end of the right ear and a
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half penny on the fore or upper side of left ear. Entered Aug. the 28th 1705.
Test, THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Book A, page 1432 and page 692 .- These presents testify that Thomas Baker of East-hampton in the province of New- York, does of his own free will voluntarily acknowledge that he has exchanged a certain lot or piece of meadow ground by estimation four acres be the same more or less, lying in East- hampton at a place called Napeag being bounded by the meadow of Thomas Osborn to the west, with a bay or harbor to the north, with the meadow that doth belong to the family of Richard Stretton, deceased, to the east, with the sand beach to the south, unto Jeremiah Miller of said East-hamp- ton, to have and to hold the same with all privileges, profits and appurtenances unto him the said Jeremiah Miller and to his heirs and assigns forever.
In consideration therefore the said Jeremiah Miller in said East-hampton of the province aforesaid doth of his own free will voluntarily acknowledge that he hath exchanged a certain parcel of meadow ground within the bounds of said East- hampton, lying at a place called Hands' creek ; to say, all the meadow ground at or adjoining unto the said creek and Ashawagh (that meadow ground at the head of the west branch of said creek only excepted) unto the said Thomas Baker, to have and to hold the same and every part and par- cel thereof with all privileges, profits and appertenances to the same belonging or any way appertaining unto him the said Thomas Baker and to his heirs and assigns forever- farther said Thomas Baker and the said Jeremiah Miller do hereby acknowledge that in respect to the aforesaid exchange they do for themselves their and each of their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns acquit and discharge each other
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their heirs, executors, administrators or assigns from any farther consideration, payment or satisfaction in any manner of way in respect to the said exchange, or any part or parcel thereof forever, this above written exchange was made and acknowledged by both the said parties the fourteenth day of September in the year of our Lord 1705, before me.
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Book A, 693 .- Jeremiah Miller and Shubaell Talmage, both of East-hampton in the County of Suffolk of the province of New York, in America, yeomen, have as by these presents testified, exchanged from each to the other a certain piece or parcel of meadow ground-viz.
The said Jeremiah Miller has exchanged and delivered into possession of the said Shubaell Talmage a certain piece of meadow ground lying at or or near the head of the Three Mile harbor at a place called Copeces being by estimation about three acres be it more or less being all or generally bounded on all parts by the Shubaelles' land, he the said Shubaell to enjoy the same and all profits issuing from the same unto himself and to his heirs and assigns forever.
In cosideration for the same the said Shubaell Talmage has exchanged and delivered into the possession of the said Jere- miah Miller, a certain piece or parcel of meadow ground lying in Accobneck great meadow, eastwards of the great hom- mock, being one acre and a half more or less, bounded by the creek northerly by Mr. Robert Bonds' meadow easterly, and by Samnell Parsons meadow westerly, as per Record- page the 14th and southerly by the upper range of lots, he the said Jeremiah Miller to have, hold, possess, enjoy and improve the same and every part thereof unto himself, his heirs and assigns forever.
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This above written is a true record of the abovesaid ex- change as acknowledged to me this 20th of September 1705. Test.
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Book G, page 106. (Abstract). This Indenture made the 24th day of September 1705.
Between John Davis of Town of East-hampton, County of Suffolk and province of New-York, yeoman, of the one part, and Isaac Mulford, of the same place, tailor, of the other part, witnesseth, that the said John Davis for and in consideration of the sum of seventy-one pounds to him in hand paid, hath bargained and sold unto the said Isaac Mulford and to his heirs forever, a certain parcel of land which is part of the home lot or addition land that did belong to Benjamin Stretton containing nine acres and three quarters, be the same more or less as it is now staked out and butted and bounded to the eastward with the land of said Davis and Mulford, to the southward with a highway, to the westward with the land of Mr. John Gardiner, to the northward with the land of Matthias Burnet. To have and to hold the same forever, and doth warrant to defend.
In witness whereof the said John Davis hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
JOHN DAVIS, [L.s].
In presence of
SAMUELL RUSSELL, JOHN CONKLING.
Acknowledged same day before
MATTHIAS BURNET.
Entered and compared by
CORNELIUS CONKLING, Town Clerk,
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Book G, page 443. (Abstract). Know all men by these presents that I Solomon Stretton, eldest son and heir unto Richard Stretton, deceased, who was eldest son unto Richard Stretton formerly of East-hampton, deceased ; Do for myself and my heirs forever quit all manner of claim of any right, title or interest in or unto all or any of the lands, meadows, and privileges of Commons or at Meantauket, that was given by the last will and testament of my grandfather Richard Stretton, deceased, unto Isaac Stretton and unto his heirs and assigns forever; I say I do for myself and my heirs forever quit all manner of claim that by law I have or may seem to have or any way pretend to have, unto the aforesaid premises, as also to a half share of Meantauket ; unto the said Isaac Stretton and to his heirs and assignees forever without any the least let hindrance or molostation by or or from me the said Solomon Stretton and my heirs forever. And I do hereby for myself and my heirs forever as far as lies in me ratify and confirm the said land, meadow and privileges unto the said Isaac Stretton and to his heirs and assigns for- ever, as witness my hand and seal set this 19th day'of Feb- ruary 1705-6.
The mark of SOLOMON S. STRETTON. [L.s.]
In presence of
JOSEPH STRETTON, JACOB BAILLERGEAY. Acknowledged same dar before
JOSIAH HOBART.
Entered and compared by
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Book G, page 443 .- (Abstract.) Know all men by these presents that I Solomon Stretton, eldest son and heir
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unto Richard Stretton, deceased, who was eldest son unto Richard Stretton, formerly of East-Hampton, deceased, do for myself and my heirs forever quit all manner of claim of any right, title or interest in or unto all or any of the lands, meadows and privileges of commons or at Meantaket that was given by the last will of my grandfather Richard Stretton, deceased, unto Benjamin Stretton, and to his heirs and assigns forever as also a half share at Meantaket, unto the said Benjamin and his heirs forever, and as far as in me lies, do ratify and confirm the same unto the said Benjamin and his heirs forever-as witness my hand and seal the 19th day of February 1705-6.
The mark of SOLOMON S. STRETTON. [L.s.]
In presence of
JOHN DANIS, The mark of ISAAC S. STRETTON. Acknowledged same day before
JOSIAH HOBART.
Entered and compared by
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Book G, page 45 .- (Abstract.) Know all men by these presents that I Solomon Stretton, son and heir unto Richard Stretton late of East-Hampton, deceased, who was eldest son and heir to Richard Stretton formerly of East-Hampton, de- ceased, do for myself and my heirs forever quit all manner of claim unto the land, meadow ground and privilege of common, and half share of Meantauket (that came unto Thomas Stret- ton by the death of his father Richard Stretton, deceased) unto Mary the widow and relict of said Thomas Stretton decease, and to the heirs of said Thomas Stretton after her
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deceased, to be possessed, enjoyed and improved by them and their heirs forever-as witness my hand and seal this 22nd day of February 1705-6.
The mark of SOLOMON S. STRETTON. [L.s]
In presence of
SAM'LL SHERRILL, LION GARDINER. Acknowledged same day before
JOSIAH HOBART.
Entered and compared by THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Book G, page 452-(Abstract.) This Indenture made the 13th day of March 1706.
Between Joshua Garlick of the town of East-Hampton in the county of Suffolk upon the island of Nassaw in the colony of New-York, of the one part, and Lewis Conkling of the same place, of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Joshua Garlick for and in consideration of the sum of four pounds and seven shilling to him in hand paid, hath granted and sold unto the said Lewis Conkling and his heirs forever, one acre and three quarters of one acre of commonage lying in East-Hampton bounds, to have and to hold the same for- ever and doth warrant to defend.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.
his JOSHUA I GARLICK. [L. s.]
In presence of
mark
JOHN WHEELER, EBENEZER BELDEN.
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This 13th day of March 1705-6-Joshua Garlick acknowl- edged this instrument before me.
JOHN WHEELER.
Entered and compared by
THOMAS CHATFIELD, Town Clerk.
Book 4, page 45 .- East-Hampton April 2nd 1706.
Then at our election meeting were chosen for Trustees Thomas Chatfield, Cornelias Conkling,
James Hand,
Onesimos Talmage,
Thomas Osborne,
Joseph Stretton,
James Diamond,
Sam'll Dayton,
Daniell Osborne,
William Schellinx,
Seth Parsons, Thomas Baker.
Were also chosen for Constables for the ensuing year Wil- liam Edwards, Robert Parsons.
Were also chosen for Assessors for the year ensuing, John Wheeler, Matthias Burnet.
Was also chosen for Supervisor, Capt. Wheeler.
Said meeting adjourned to about 2 of the clock.
April the 2nd, 1706.
Book A, page 13 .- Then at our election meeting was entered on a debate about the swamp division, and for some consideration did adjourn said meeting to the 16th of said April at one of the clock in the afternoon.
Book G, page 46 .- Whereas it was by general consent of the Town of East-Hampton (on the 4th of April 1704) agreed that the swamp called the Great Swamp with as much up- land as may be reasonably added thereunto on the east side of said swamp leaving sufficient highway &c., should be laid out unto each person according to his right in common.
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Be it known unto all men by these presents that I James Hand of said East-Hampton in the County of Suffolk in the province of New-York, yeoman, for and in consideration of a valuable sum of money by me received to my content and satisfaction of and from Thomas Chatfield of the said Town of East-Hampton, do by these presents for and in consider- ation of the said money so received, give, grant, bargain and sell all that my whole right to that division of swamp and upland with all its privileges, properties and appurtances un- to the said Thomas Chatfield and to his heirs and assigns forever and do for myself and my heirs acknowledge my right in the said swamp division (whensoever measured and staked out into particular allotments) to belong wholly both swamp and upland if any be unto the said Thomas Chatfield and to his heirs and assigns forever as his or their proper estate, as witness my hand this day of April 1706.
Whereas by major vote bear.ng date April the 4th 1704, the swamp called the great swamp in the bounds of East- Hampton was ordered to be laid out to each person in pro- portion according unto his right of allotment in Common &c.
Be it known unto all men by these presents that I Thomas Osborne, Junior, in the Town of East-Hampton in the County of Suffolk of the province of New-York, Yeoman, for and in consideration of a valuable sum of money by ____ in hand received to my content and satisfaction of and from the hand of Thomas Chatfield of said East-Hampton do by these presents for and in consideration of the said money so received, give, grant, bargain and sell all that my whole right to that division of swamp and upland with all its privileges, proper- ties and appurtences unto the said Thomas Chatfield and unto his heirs and assigns forever, and do for myself and my heirs acknowledge my whole right in said swamp division (when- soever measured and staked out into particular allotments) to
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belong wholly unto the said Thomas Chatfield and his heirs and assigns forever as his or their proper estate, as witness my hand this
Whereas by major vote bearing date April the 4th 1704- the swamp called the great swamp within the bounds of Easthampton was ordered to be laid out to each person in proportion according to his right in common &c. Be it known unto all men by these presents that I Benjamin Stretton of the Town of Easthampton in the County of Suffolk of the province of New-York, yeoman, for and in consider- ation of a valuable sum of money by me in hand received to my content and satisfaction of and from the hand of Thomas Chatfield of said Easthampton, do by these presents for and in consideration of the said sum of money fully, freely and absolutely give, grant, bargain and sell all that my whole right in and to that division of swamp and upland with all its privileges, properies and appurtenances unto the said Thomas Chatfield and unto his heirs and assigns forever, and do for myself and my heirs acknowledge my whole right in said swamp, division (whensoever measured and staked out into particular allotment) to belong unto the said Thomas Chatfield and to his heirs and assigns forever as his or their proper estate, as witness my hand
his BENJAMIN B. S. STRETTON. [L.S.] mark
Signed sealed and delivered In presence of
JER. MILLER ELISHA CONKLING
Book G. page 462 .- Whereas by major vote bearing date April the 4th 1704, the swamp called the great swamp in the
RECORDS: TOWN OF EAST-HAMPTON. 147
bounds of Easthampton was ordered to be laid out to each man according to his or their right to allotment in common &c. Be it known to all men by these presents that I Isaac Stretton of the Town of Easthampton in the County of Suffolk of the province of New-York, yeoman, for and in con- sideration of a valuable sum of money by me in hand re- ceived to my content and satisfaction of and from the hand of Thomas Chatfield, of said Easthampton, do by these presents for and in consideration of the said money so received give, grant, bargain and sell all that my whole rights to that division of swamp and upland with all its privileges, proper- ties and oppurtenances to the said Thomas Chatfield and to his heirs and assigns forever, he or they to have and to hold, enjoy and improve the same with all its properties without any the least let, hindrance or molestation from me, my heirs, executors or administrators or any other person by, from or under me or any of them forever as witness my hand and seal set to this 15th day of April 1706.
ISAAC STRETTON. [L.s.] his S mark
Book A, page 13 .- According to adjournment said Town did meet on said 16th day of April 1706 and did first grant that Capt. Josiah Hobart, Benjamin Osborne and William Edwards (they then requesting the same) should have their parts of said swamp division off of the west corner of said swamp which is in the whole about 2 acres and a half the which is to be divided between each of them according to their right in said division.
Secondly said town did then consent to draw lots for the remainder of said swamp which lots came out as followeth- viz. :
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148 RECORDS: TOWN OF EAST-HAMPTON.
1 Shuball and Onesimos Talmage. .. 113 13 33
2 Benj'm. Conkling 10
05
3 Robert More 03
252
4 Capt. Mulford 25 60 14 15
5 Jeremy Miller 93 17 12 21
John Hoppin 25₺ 20
6 Tho. Baker
Nath'll. Baker
21
1
1Sz
7 Tho Edwards 08
8 Nath'll Talmage. 8 47
30g
9 William Mulford 1
05
10 John Gardiner 3 242 18
11 Matthia Barnat
30호
13 James Diamond 30}
14 Daniell Edwards 4 15
15 John Stretton 13
24
19 John Edwards
364
17 Thomas Osborne 20
1
10
18 Tho. Chatfield 22
04
16 Abraham Schellinx 63
1 15
20 John Evans. 34
27
21 Mary of Tho. Stretton 7
19}
Richard and David Strettton 53
1
22 Henry Parsons
2₺
20
21
23 Samuell Parsons Jr. Robert Parsons
10
24 Stephen Hedges
12
32
25 Capt. Wheeler 342
26 John Squire 국 15
27 John Mulford
27₺
28 Isaac Hedges, Samuel Hedges. . .
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