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vivor shall be held, first to fit out the child or chil- dren according to the condition of the estate of the first dying and add thereto as much, as shall be stated in an instrument, signed by both testators, which said instrument they will and wish, to have the same force and effect, as if it was included in this testament word for word, provided however, that, if before the child or children have come of age or married the survivor should marry again, such sur- vivor must pay to the guardians for the benefit of the children the added sum before the day of the second wedding, whereby he or she shall be and remain discharged from further supporting and outfitting, as above stated, to which is to be added what according to strict law will be coming to the child or children as legitimate share of the estate of the first dying, of which and of no more they name and constitute the child or children their heirs ; but in case said child or children or somebody on their behalf is not satis- fied with this disposition and did or dared to do any- thing against it, then this opponent shall be deprived of what by virtue of this testament is bequeathed to him or her and he or she shall only have the legitimate share, allowed by law. Further, if the first dying does not make new dispositions, constituting as heirs the said child or children alone, the obedient child or if all are disobedient the survivor shall have the remainder. Testators wish and direct, that if any of the children die under the age of 25 years or before marriage the sum, added to his or her share,
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shall go to the others and so successively to the last and when the last child dies under 25 years or not married, then all inherited by him or her under this testament shall go to the survivor of the testators. The testators further appoint as guardian of the minor children, whom they may leave the survivor with such powers, as an executor has by law and in equity, desiring that he or she, the said guardian shall alone or with some of the nearest relatives of the deceased to be named by the survivor, enter upon the office and in case of remarriage a guardian or guardians shall be chosen, who are to act, as if they were hereby appointed, provided that during the life of the survivor he or she shall also act as guardian and after his or her death there shall be such guardians as the survivor shall have named, without anybody having to trouble himself about it, not even any Magistrate, Orphanmaster or other person in authority, they all being hereby excluded from dealing with the estate. The testators declare this to be their testament and last will, specially directing and wishing, that it shall have full force as testament, codicil, fidei commissio, donation in case of death or any other similar instrument, and that it shall be considered as such, even though some solemnity of law may have been omitted and not observed. They request, that knowledge hereof may be taken and execute it as a public document. Thus done at the house of testators in Leyden in the presence of Cornelis van Dorp and Jacob van
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Rinegem (?), called in as witnesses. Below stood : Which I sign by my usual signature, having sealed it with my notarial seal, guaranteeing the credibility of the witnesses and the truth of what is herein stated. Signed :
W. VAN VREDENBURGH, Not. Pub.
Copy. On the 9th of February, 1660, before me, Justus van de Ven, Notary Public, admitted by the Court of Holland and the Magistrates of the City of Amsterdam and residing in said city, and before the witnesses, named below, appeared Mrs. Joanna de Laat, widow of Jan de Hulter dec'd., and with her four children, severally named Joannes, Joanna, Sam- uel and Paulus de Hulter, she being now the wife of Jeronimus Ebbinck, her legal guardian and hus- band, by whom legally assisted and authorized she declares, that she upholds and approves the testa- ment, made by her deceased husband before Notary van Vredenburgh at Leyden on the 26th of Febru- ary 1652 and that fully understanding her estate and the condition, that she must settle upon the afore- said four children their paternal inheritance, so that they shall have no interest in her property, she settles upon them 12000 Carolus guilders, engaging for the payment of 10000 Carolus guilders the house and lot on the Rapenburgh at Leyden opposite to the Prince's quarters, bounded on one side by Floris van Dam, Secretary, and on the other by Jan Gell, stretching from the Rapenburgh back to the Honey
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Hare (hony haas), also a house and lot on the Green Hare Graft, bounded on one side by Joan de Hulter, on the other by Isaac Samane, both unen- cumbered, and depositing the balance of 2000 fl. in cash. This settlement she, assisted by her husband, makes to Sieur Mighicl de Hulter, uncle of her children and guardian, appointed by her first hus- band in the said testament and by her confirmed in an instrument, executed by her before me, the Notary, and witnesses on the 2ª inst., wherein she authorizes her present husband to appear before Magistrates and Courts or when required here, at Leyden; there to renew this settlement and mort- gage the said two houses to the aforesaid guardian for the children,ceding them so, that neither she nor her husband shall retain any title to them ; to do everything else in this matter and observe all formal- ities, required by local usages, as fully, as she, if present, could do it, but so, that her own property is held separate from that of the children. Her husband agreeing hereto, the guardian accepts all in good faith and consents, that I, the Notary, may give to the parties copy hereof. Thus done in the presence of Jeremias Price and Elias de Molenaar (miller) at Amsterdam and signed : Johanna de Laat, Jeronimus Ebbinck, Mighiel de Hulter, J. Price, E. de Molenaar, Justus van de Venn, Notary Public. Beneath stood : Concordat cum meo Rec. quod Attes- tor.
Signed : J. VAN DE VEN, Not. Publ.
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Copy.
On the 2d of March, 1660, before me, Justus van de Ven, by the Court of Holland and the Magistrates of the City of Amsterdam admitted as Notary Public and residing in said city, and before the witnesses, named below, appeared Sieur Mighiel de Hulter, brother of Jan de Hulter dec'd., and guardian of his children, party of the first part, and Sieur Jeronimus Ebbinck and Joanna de Laat, husband and wife, parties of the second part, who declared that they approved and confirmed the settlement upon the children of their paternal inheritance, made by Joanna de Laat on the 9th inst. (sic) before me, the Notary, and witnesses, and what is added to it, which has all been put into the hands of said uncle and guardian, to wit two houses and lots in Leyden for 10000 fl., as especially stated in said instrument, and 2000 fl., in cash, for which said uncle and guardian herewith gives acquittance to said mother and step- father, while the mother, assisted and authorized by her husband, promises to guard the said settled I2000 fl. against all claims, suits and pretensions. The parties have also agreed, that of the four chil- dren the uncle and guardian Sieur Mighiel de Hulter shall keep here and bring up two, namely Joannes and Samuel de Hulter, and the other two, Joanna and Paulus de Hulter shall be taken by their mother and stepfather to New Netherland, where they intend to return, or they shall be placed here in such charge, as may seem advisable, and be provided with all
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necessaries of life ; further the yearly profits and income from the said capital shall be credited to each share and finally parties acknowledge, to have liquidated and balanced all accounts open until date, as well in their aforesaid relations as private, and to have given each other, what belongs to the other side, especially that Sieur de Hulter has given to Sieur Ebbinck and wife all the silverware, the ac- counts and the proceeds of the sales, as well as the papers and notes, in fact everything left by Joanna de Laat and her deceased husband, Jan de Hulter, in the hands of said Mighiel de Hulter and his brother Paulus de Hulter, while the other parties acknow- ledge to have received from him not only the pro- ceeds, but also all the other property, gold and silver- ware, jewels, papers and notes and everything else, so that nothing more can be claimed, with which they approve and ratify his management and administra- tion. Therefore parties hereby acquit each other fully without reservation or intention to make any future claim directly or indirectly, under any pretext whatever, binding for the fulfilment hereof their persons and property, present and future, subjecting all or what may be selected from them to all laws and courts, specially the Court of Holland and advisedly renouncing all reduction, relief, appeal or other favours and benefits of law, of which the one or the other might take advantage in convention ; finally consenting, that I, the Notary, may give copy of the foregoing. Thus done in the presence of Sieur
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Lauwerens de Colenaar and Jan Babtista Licffrinck, as witnesses, at Amsterdam. Beneath stood : Con- cordat. Signed : J. van der Ven, Not. Publ.
Friday, December 10, 1660, at the City Hall pre- sent Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift, Olof Stevenzen Cortlant and Joannes de Peister.
Rem the smith appearing he is informed, that according to the writings of the estate of Jacob Coppe dec'd., he owes to said estate TI beavers. He says, he has paid them and has a claim against Coppe, to whose wife he has spoken about it, telling her also he had paid. He is ordered to prove it and requests time until spring, which is granted, provided he furnishes a good account. Rem Jansen states, that the grindstones of Jacob Coppe were at Meyndert the smith's at Fort Orange, when he was still there, but he knows no more about the brandy.
Lambert Huyberzen Mol requests the Board to be discharged from the guardianship of the children and the administration of the estate of Andrecs Hoppe dec'd. ; whereupon he is told, that as the widow has made a settlement, he has nothing to do with her on account of the children's support. He says further, he has learned, that a judgment was to be executed against Geertje Hendricks and asks, whether this will be done. He is told, that if he has to ask, that the execution may not proceed, he must do so in writing.
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Order.
Jeremias Janzen is herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters of this City not to leave here, before he has delivered to this Board an inventory of the property, left by his deceased father, real and personal, goods, furniture and values. Done as above.
Commission.
Whereas Jannetje Tomas, widow of Cleyn Claasie, commonly called so, has lately died, leaving besides some property five minor children, so that it has become necessary, to appoint administrators of the estate, therefore the Orphanmasters herewith qualify as such administrators Tomas Hall and Pieter Stouten- burgh, who are ordered to make an inventory of the estate, real and personal property, values and debts due by others, to settle all and make a report to this Board for future disposal. Done at Amsterdam Decbr. 10, 1660.
Saturday, December 11, 1660, at the City Hall present Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Olof Stevenzen Cortlant.
Tielman van Vleeck and Pieter Rudolfus, adminis- trators of the insolvent estate of Nicolaas Velthuy- sen, are asked about the condition of said estate, whereupon Sieur van Vlecck produces some ac- counts pertaining to it with reference as to the creditors, with whom the debts were contracted
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before and after the death of Velthuysen's wife. The administrators were directed to proceed with the work and to collect the outstanding debts as well as the money for the goods sold.
Monday, January 4, 1661, at the City Hall present the same as before and Joannes de Peister.
Mattheus de Vos is asked by the Board, how it stands with the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen and whether the money for the goods sold is coming in. He answers, that Mr. van Ruyven has received a considerable sum and that several others have been paid with orders, also that he is responsible for the money.
Order.
Tielman van Vleeck and Pieter Rudolfus, adminis- trators of the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, not hav- ing appeared after two summons, are herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters to produce before the Board within three times 24 hours a statement and inventory of said estate, on pain of punishment. Done etc.
Commission.
Whereas Jeene Hom, widow of Joris Hom, has died, leaving besides some property four children, for whom the Orphanmasters consider it necessary to appoint guardians and administrators, to settle the estate of said widow, so that the children may
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obtain the inheritance from their parents, therefore they herewith elect and qualify Jan Lauwerens and Joris Wolsy, who are directed to make as soon as possible an inventory of said estate and report it to this Board for such further disposal, as occasion may require. Done etc February 11, 1661.
Saturday, April 2, 1661, at the City Hall present Messrs. Olof Stevenzen Cortlant, Marten Cregier and Cornelis Steenwyck.
Before the Board appeared Jan Jemptingh, 25 years old, son of Jene Hom, by her first husband, and Priscille Hom, daughter of Jene Hom, who re- quest, that their parents' estate be distributed to them and the minor children. They are asked, how many brothers and sisters they have, and an- swer two, of whom one, 14 years old and called Willem has gone to Virginia, the other, 8 years old, is with them. Referring to the partition they re- quest, that the house, plantation and other property
here be sold. This request was communicated to Joris Wolsy, administrator of said estate, and it was recommended to him to do his best for it in this matter. Jan Jemptingh says, the cattle belong to him, as old Jan had given him 70 fl., for which his mother had bought a cow, of which the cattle are the increase. He is ordered, to prove it. Priscilla Hom says, she will take her two brothers to her. Joris Wolsy proposes, that he thinks it best, to sell the house and lot of Joris Hom here in the City in
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two parcels. The Orphanmasters decide to give to the administrators of said estate authority to sell the house and lot as well as the plantation and other property.
Tryntje van Campen appearing, a contract is made with her to lodge and board the widow of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt and provide her with all she needs, for which she is to have 36 fl. every month from March 22 last. Tryntje Ruyters is informed, that the widow of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt is to live with Tryntje van Campen and says, that she is satisfied with it, but complains, that she has broken a looking glass, worth 5 to 6 fl., also a fine comb, and torn a cover, for which she demands pay- ment, which is promised her. She says further, that according to notice of the estate she must have something besides boarding and lodging said widow, whereupon she was told, she should be satisfied for it. As some property of said widow is at her house, Jan Jelissen Koeck is ordered to fetch it with Tryntje van Campen, taking the widow along.
Thursday, April 14, 1661, present at the City Hall as before.
Before the Board appeared Daniel Litsco and Master 28 Jacob Hendricksen Varrevanger, administra- tors of the estate and guardians of the children of Pieter Kock, who were asked, whether they had agreed with the widow of Pieter Kock concerning
28 The title of Master was given to Surgeons.
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the settlement on the child of the father's estate. They answer Yes and that Mr. Paulus Leendersen van der Grift has the agreement, they also show the inventory of the goods of said Kock.
After the inventory of the property, left by his deceased father, had been shown him, Jeremias Janzen Hagenaar is asked, whether that is all the property left. He says Yes, except the carpenter's tools. Further asked, how old he and his brothers and sisters are, he answers that he is 22 years old, his brother Jacob 19, his sister Sofia 17 and his brother Arien 14; that his other sister Cristina is married and that his brother Arien is to remain with him to learn the trade. He further states, that there are some debts and credits not mentioned in the inventory, because he did not know the correct amount ; also that he has received from Jacob Stoffelsen in deduction of his debt 10 schepels of grain, which he has paid to the baker. Said Jeremias going out of the room, the Orphan- masters decide to tell him, that he and his brother- in-law must buy out the shares in the paternal estate of their minor brothers and sisters and for it give a mortgage on their house.
The Honble Paulus Leendersen van der Grift com- ing in, the resolution of the Orphanmasters concern- ing the estate of Pieter Kock is communicated to him and he is asked for his advice, whereupon he said, he approved it and showed the agreement from the settlement upon the child of Pieter Kock of his
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estate, which having been read and examined by the Orphanmasters they approve it as well done.
Jeremias Janzen returning is informed, that he and his brother-in-law Frerich have been appointed guardians of the minor brothers and sisters, also of the resolution of the Board concerning the buying of their share. He is asked, where his brother-in-law is and saying Here, he is ordered to fetch him. Both coming in are ordered, to make a statement and inventory, have everything written up by Secretary Nevius and then show it; also to agree with their brothers and sisters about buying them out and then execute a mortgage.
Jan Rutgersen asks the Board, how it stands with the estate of Barent Oesterman, so that he may have what is due him. Whereas a calculation has been made, it is ordered, that his money shall be paid to him accordingly, although the money is attached ; but no suit having been entered, the attachment is considered as of no force.
Symon Janzen Romein and Gerrit van Tright, administrators of the estate of Jan Barensen, show a statement thereof and are told, to continue in their work.
Thursday, April 21, 1661, at the City Hall present · same as before.
Tielman van Vleeck, with Pieter Rudolfus admin- istrator of the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, coming in, is asked, how it stands with the estate and whether
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the statement is ready. He says, he cannot do it, as the money for the goods sold has not yet been received and there are great differences between Mattheus de Vos and Claas van Elslant about the coming in of the money. The Orphanmasters there- upon direct, that the following order be handed to Mattheus de Vos, the Bailiff :
Order.
Bailiff Mattheus de Vos is herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters to see to it, that the money for the goods, sold out of the estate, be collected as quickly as possible, that the said estate may at last be settled, Done etc.
Tielman van Vleeck states, that Jan Peeck is in debt to the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen and that one Jan Perie owes him or his wife a considerable sum ; he requests therefore permission to attach it. He is asked, how it stands with the bookdebts and whether any of them are being paid. He answers, he could not reach Jan Jelissen Koeck ; Jan Jelissen says, he has not been around with the list; Van Vleeck adds, Abraham Verplanck also owes some- thing and that he shall receive part payment of it.
Jeremias Janzen is asked, whether he has made a complete inventory of his father's estate, and answers, he has not been able, to do it as yet, whereupon he is ordered to have it ready by next Thursday.
Tryntje van Campen tells the Board, that the month, during which the widow of Hendrick Pietersen
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van Hasselt has lived with her, is over and she there- fore requests payment, adding, that the widow requires some linnen ; she asks for more, than had been agreed on, because she cannot keep her for that money. She is told, that the matter will be considered and care taken, that she may receive the money and Grietje, the widow, some linnen.
Age Bruynsen comes with his brother-in-law Dirck Jansen and (stating), that he intends to marry again, he is ordered to make a statement and inventory of his property in the presence of said Dirck Jansen and Cornelis Jansen, the guardians of his child, and to have it written by Secretary Nevius.
Commission.
Whereas Age Bruynsen, widower of Annetje Jans, intends to again enter the state of matrimony with Eghbertje Dircks, spinster, and whereas said Annetje Jans has left beside a child, called Bruyn, some property, therefore, considering it necessary, that guardians for the child be appointed, the Orphan- masters herewith thereto qualify Dirck Jansen, brother of Annetje Jans dec'd., and Cornelis Jansen Clopper, who are ordered to make as soon as possible an inventory of all the property, real and personal, valuable papers, debts and credits, made by the deceased in this country and left at her death, report- ing the same to this Board for further disposal. Done etc.
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Monday, May 23, 1661, at the City Hall present Messrs. Olof Stevenzen Cortlant and Cornelis Steen- wyck.
Jan Gillissen Kocck delivers to the Board the sum of (? a bill for) 459 fl. 10 st. according to following account
Paid to Tryntje van Campen by order
of Mr. Marten Cregier fl. 30.
" to the same by order of Mr. Olof Stevensen van Cortlandt IO
By account of Isaack Kip 14. 4
of Hendrick Willemsen,
the baker,
3.18
" wampum on hand
401. 8
fl. 459.10
Order to Mattheus de Vos and Tielman van Vleeck.
You are herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters of this City to appear before them with the papers, concerning the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, on Saturday, the 28th of May of this year 1660 (sic !) at 9 a. m.
Before us, the Orphanmasters of the City of Am- sterdam in N. N., appeared Joost Goderis, Burgher and inhabitant here, who acknowledged, that on be- half of the estate, left by Cornelis Hendricksen van Dort dec'd. he is justly indebted to the Orphans Chamber here for the six children (of said Cornelis) by Madaleen Dircks in the sum of 500 fl. for the purchase
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of a house and lot, which sum he promises to pay to this Board on demand with 10 p. c. annual inter- est, paying the interest in good strung and current wampum yearly from September 1, 1660, when it shall begin until the aforesaid capital has been re- funded. He also binds by special mortgage his house and lot North of the Slyck Stegh (South Wil- liam Str.), bounded West by the lot of Abraham the carpenter, North by the lot of Jan Rutgersen Moreaen, East by the houses and lots of Evert Duyckingh and South by said alley, and in general, all movable and immovable property, present and future, nothing excepted, subject to all laws and courts, specially this Orphan Court. In witness he has signed this record with the Orphanmasters Oloff Stevensen van Cortlandt and Cornelis Steenwyck this 23d of May, 1661, at Amsterdam in N. N.
OLOFF STEVENSEN JOOST GODERIS
CORNELIS STEENWYCK. To my knowledge
JOANNES NEVIUS, Secretary.
Monday, June 13, 1661, at the City Hall present Messrs. Olof Stevenzen Cortlant and Marten Cregier.
Jeremias Jansen Hagenaar is asked by the Board, whether he has already made a statement and inventory of the estate of his deceased father. He says, he has not, because he cannot get a settlement of accounts with Salomon la Chair and asks, that guardians for his minor brothers and sisters be appointed. Arien van Laar produces before the
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Board a transfer from Frerick Hermsen of his wife's share in the estate of Jan Jansen Hagenaar and requests payment thereof. He is promised, the matter shall be attended to. When Jeremias Jansen returned, he is informed, that Sieur Isaack Greveraat and Hendrick Hendricksen Obe, appointed guardians and administrators of his father's estate on the 23ª of November, 1660, shall be ordered to settle the said estate with him.
Hendrick Lambersen Mol hands in an account · against the estate of Jan Hutsitson dec'd. for nurs- ing and wages, amounting to 48 fl. in wampum and besides 6 beavers.
Salomon la Chair appearing, he is told, that Sieur Isaack Greveraat, Hendrick Tamboer (the drummer) and Jeremias Jansen would with him settle his account against the estate of J. Jansen Hagenaar.
Sieur Isaack Grevenraat and Hendrick Hendrick- sen Obe are pursuant to their commission of Novem- ber 23, 1660, herewith authorized and qualified by the Orphanmasters of this City, to settle the estate of Jan Jansen Hagenaar dec'd., making as soon as possible an inventory thereof and liquidating the accounts between said Jan Jansen and Salomon la Chair with those of said la Chair with Jeremias Jansen Hagenaar. After settling these accounts they are to report to this Board for further orders. Done etc.
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