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A dark stuff man's blouse.
A pair of red kersay drawers.
A Muscovy cloth frock.
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A pair of fulled man's stockings. A pair of old stockings. Two white woolen caps.
A pair of dry leather man's shoes.
A black hat with a ribbon.
Thus inventorized on board of the yacht Prins Maurits, Mighiel Paulussen skipper, lying in this port, and at the house of Sieur Hendrick Jansen aforesaid, in the presence of Mighiel Paulussen and Jan Fransen, witnesses, who being requested have signed it at Amsterdam in N. N. February 18, 1659. Col1. Agrees with the original. MATHEUS DE Vos, Notary Public.
After collation of the original with the preceding copy, it was found to agree. February 20, 1659. JOANNES NEVIUS, Secretary.
Gerrit Jansen Roos, coming with the guardians of the three minor children, left him by his wife, stated that he had agreed with said guardians on a settle- ment of their maternal estate and produced the con- tract to that effect written by Notary Tielman van Vlccck on February 17, 1659. The guardians were thanked by the Orphanmasters for their work and requested to continue caring for the children, which they promised.
Jeems Brady appearing with Jan Teunissen pro- duced the inventory of the estate, left by Tomas Tanikraft and wife, written in English. Jan Teunis- sen was asked, whether he knew, that there is more
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property, than described in the inventory, and answered, he did not, nor did he wish to have anything to do with the estate and had seen the order authorizing him to act only once. Jeems Brady coming with Eldert Engelbertsen was asked, why he did not acknowledge Jan Teunissen as his co-administrator of the said estate of Tomas Tani- kraft and says, Jan Teunissen had from the begin- ning refused to act. He was then told, he should have informed this Board thereof immediately. The Orphanmasters decided, not to make any order in this case for the present and deferred it to the next meeting.
Claasic Teunis stated to the Board, that there was owing to her for an orphan boy, who has lived with her 16 years, the sum of 275 fl. and it has been owing for the same time : Messrs. Oloff Stevensen and Gysbert op Dyck had placed the child with her, the Orphans Chamber at Amsterdam held 216 fl. and a testament for the boy, whose name was Jan Dircksen Straatemaacker, going on to his 17th year.
Eldert Engelbert tells the Board, that Jeems Brady wants from him money on behalf of Pieter Jansen Winckelhoec, for whom he had been bail. It was ordered, that Jeems Brady shall furnish a correct account and then it shall be paid. Eldert further states, that Jeems Brady has received from Pieter the Frenchman for account of Preter Winckelhoeck 15 fl. in pease and wheat and from him on the 86 fl. he has had 10, so that there are paid on the note 80 fl.
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Geertje Hendrick, widow of Andrees Hoppe, was asked by the Board, whether she has the inventory ; she answers No and says, Notary Mattheus de Vos has it, maintaining, that as long as she does not marry again, she need not report the estate of her late husband to the Orphans Chamber. She was told, that it was her duty to do it according to the customs of our Fatherland. She replies, she does not intend to do it and the Orphanmasters may do, what they please. Thereupon the Board decided to send the following order to the guardians of the children of Andrees Hoppe dec'd :
Whereas Cornelis Aarsen and Lambert Huybert- sen Mol have been appointed by Andrees Hoppe before his death as guardians of his children, There- fore, having learned that an inventory has been made of the property of deceased, the Orphanmas- ters hereby direct said guardians to appear before this Board at the City Hall next Wednesday, February 26th, and to show by inventory the condi- tion of the estate of said Andrees Hoppe dec'd, when such disposition shall be made of it, as shall be found proper.
Done etc. February 19th 1658. By order etc.
Wednesday, February 26th, 1659, at the City Hall present Messrs. Pieter Wolferzen van Couwenhoven, Joannes Pietersen van Bruggen and Allard Anthony.
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Jeen Hom, widow of Joris Hom, appearing before the Board with her daughter is asked, whether accord- ing to order she has made an inventory of the estate, left by her late husband. She answers, that she will not wrong her children and she has promised Joris Wolsy and Tomas Hal to give to each child at mar- riage 200 fl .: Joris Wolsy and Tomas Hal want to take the money into their charge, but she cannot agree to that. Joris Wolsy declares, that he has made no agreement with Jeen Hom for the settle- ment upon the children of their paternal inheritance. Joris Wolsy and Tomas Hal are authorized by the Orphanmasters, to make an agreement with the widow of Joris Hom for the settlement upon the children of their father's estate and then to report the same to this Board, and they are further directed to have a good care of the children and their property.
Elsie Jans, widow of Albert Janzen, is asked by the Board, whether she and her late husband had made a testament ; she says No. Further asked, whether after the lapse of six weeks she had made an inventory, she also said No, and to the question, how many children she has, she answers five, four girls and a boy, named Catryn, 8 years, Margarytje, who will be 6 at harvest, Elsie, who will be 5 at that time, Merritje, in her 3d year and Jan, I year old. She requests as guardians of her said children Jacob Leunissen and Andrees de Haas and it is ordered, that authority shall be given to them.
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Geertje Hendricks, widow of Andrees Hoppe, appearing with the guardians, produces by them the inventory of the estate of her late husband and is asked, whether all debts and credits are entered : she says Yes and asked, whether she has agreed with the guardians about a settlement upon the children she answers, why should that be done before she marries again. She was told, she must do it. She answers "Must is force." 13 Further asked, whether she was willing to make an agree- ment with the guardians, she says, she does not know any thing about it and is informed, that if she will not do it, she will be ordered. Gertje Hen- dricks, coming again with the guardians, is ordered to agree with them and promises to do so. The guardians are reminded, that the oldest child must remain with the mother.
Abraham de la Noy, with Jacob Janzen Moesman guardian of the children of Frans Clasen dec'd., reports to the Board, that an inventory has been made by the widow and that she has voluntarily offered to give 400 fl. to be settled on the children as their share of their father's estate. La Noy is directed to do his best conscientiously.
Ryck Hendrickzen appearing is asked, whether he has made an agreement with the guardians. He answers No, because they would not make any agreement, until he had spoken with the Orphan- masters. He is ordered to make the contract.
13 Proverbial Dutch : " What one does by force is done against one's will."
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Commission for the guardians of the children of Joris Hom dec'd.
Whereas Joris Hom has died in the year 1658, leaving besides the widow four minor children and whereas at the request of his widow Tomas Hal and Joris Wolsy have been appointed guardians of the children and administrators of the property, Therefore, considering the necessity, that a correct inventory of the estate, left by deceased, should be made, to prevent harm to the rights and possessions of the children on one side and the widow on the other, the Orphanmasters herewith order and authorize said guardians, to make as soon as pos- sible a correct inventory of all property, movable and immovable, debts and credits, of the deceased here in the country and to agree with the widow concerning the paternal inheritance of the children, reporting the same to this Board within 8 days or next Wednesday, the 5th of March. Done etc., February 26, 1659. By order etc.
Commission for the guardians of the children of Albert Jansen, dec'd.
Whereas Albert Jansen has died in the year 1658, leaving besides a widow five minor children, named Catryn, Margrietje, Elsie, Merritje and Jan and whereas at the request of the widow Jacob Leunissen and Andrees de Haas have been appointed guard- ians of the children and administrators of the estate. Therefore etc. as the preceding. Same date.
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Wednesday, March 5th, 1659, at the City Hall present Messrs. Allard Anthony and Joannes Pieter- sen van Brugge.
Tomas Wandel appearing claims from Tomas Tannikraft and wife dec'd. on behalf of their two children the sum of . . He also claims from Pieter Jansen Winckelhoeck one schepel of pease at 3fl. the schepel. He is told to speak with Pieter Wolferzen van Couwenhoven.
Geertje Hendricks comes with Cornelis Aarsen and Lambert Huyberzen Mol, the guardians of the children of Andrees Hoppe dec'd, and said guardians report, that they have agreed with the widow Geertje Hendricks about a settlement on the chil- dren of their paternal inheritance and 1000 fl., that is 200 for each child have been allowed, but the agree- ment has not yet been written out. They are ordered, to have it written and then hand it to the Secretary for record in the Orphans Book.
Ryck Hendrickzen coming with Pieter Stouten- burgh and Cornelis Aarsen, guardians of the chil- dren, left by Ryck's deceased wife, the guardians report, that they have agreed with the widower and that Ryck is to pay to each child on coming of age 50 fl. They are directed to have the agreement reduced to writing and give it to the Secretary.
Madelena Wale comes with Gysbert Teunissen, to whom she is engaged to marry, and is asked, under what bench of justice she belongs. She answers, under that of the Manhattans and de-
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clares, that she has yesterday appointed as guard- ians of her five children by her late husband Jurrien Blanck and Picter Jansen the Norman. Gysbert Teunissen states, he has four children. They were ordered to come again next Wednesday.
Abraham de la Noy and Jacob Janzen Moesman, guardians of the children of Frans Clasen dec'd., coming before the Board with his widow, produce the inventory of Frans Clasen's estate and the agree- ment, made by them with the widow concerning the paternal inheritance of the children, written by Notary Tielman van Vlecck on the first of March, 1659. The guardians are thanked for their care and trouble.
Wednesday, March 19th, 1659, at the City Hall present Messrs. Allard Anthony and Paulus Leen- dersen van der Grift.
Before the Board appeared Jan Schryver, who reported, that Bartelt Barteltsen had died at his house having before his death requested and directed, that the property, left by him, should be sent to his wife living at Amsterdam, Holland, only as much of it being sold, as required to pay the funeral expenses and duties. He produces an account for the funeral expenses and is asked by the Board, whether he charges nothing for his trouble and for board, which he has not put into the account. He says No, for he had done him a great deal of kindness. The Orphanmasters deem it necessary, that adminis-
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trators of the property should be appointed and choose for that purpose Sieur Abraham de la Noy and Anthony de Milt, to whom was given the fol- lowing commission :
Whereas Bartelt Barteltsen has died on the 14th of March of this year 1659, leaving some property at the house of Jan Schryver, a Burgher of this City, of which an inventory was taken by Secretary Joannes Nevius on the 19th inst., and whereas Jan Schryver has this day reported said Barteltsen's wish and will, to be carried out after his death, according to which his property should be sent to his wife, living at Amsterdam in the Fatherland, only as much being sold as required to pay the funeral expenses and duties, Therefore it is necessary, to appoint adminis trators of the property and the Orphanmasters here with authorize and qualify Sieur Avraham de la Ny and Anthony de Milt, who are directed to dispose of the property to the best advantage of the widow. Done etc.
By order etc.
Jenneke Jans coming before the Board reports, that intending to marry again, becoming the wife of Isaac Abrahamsen, she desires to settle upon her children their paternal estates and produces the inventory thereof, made by her late husband. Asked by the Orphanmasters, whether there is no more and whether she conceals nothing, which would benefit the children, she answers, she hides nothing
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and that there are no debts outstanding. The Board considering it necessary to appoint guardians for the children select for this purpose Egbert Woutersen and Gerrit the miller, who received the following :
Commission.
Whereas Jenneke Jans, widow of Adam Wensels, intends to marry again and become the wife of Isaac Abrahamsen, bachellor, and whereas she has at present two living children by said Adam Wensels, upon whom she intends to settle their father's property, having for this purpose come before this Board and shown an inventory of said property, to make the settlement and whereas the Orphanmasters deem it necessary, to appoint guardians for the children, Therefore they hereby commission and qualify Egbert Woutersen and Gerrit Moolenaar (the miller), who are authorized to make such an agreement with the widow for a settlement upon the children of their paternal inheritance, after appraisal of the same, as equity demands, reporting the same to this Board for approval in eight days.
Done etc.
By order etc.
Secretary Nevius produced the agreement, made between the widow of Andrees Hoppe and the guardians of her children for the settlement upon the children of their paternal inheritance, when it was decided, to place a mortgage on her house.
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The agreement between Ryck Hendricksen and the guardians for the settlement upon the children of their maternal inheritance was also shown.
Wednesday, April 9th, 1659, at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. Allard Anthony and Paulus Leendersen van der Grift.
Abraham de la Noy and Anthony de Milt, adminis- trators of the property, left by Bartelt Barteltsen dec'd., came before the Board and with them Hermen Reinersen Bruynd -, who requested restitution of the goods, which said Barteltsen had taken along for him according to inventory shown, made at New
Amstel in the South River March 30, 1659. The Orphanmasters after examining the inventory asked, whether he knew what goods Barteltsen had taken along and he answered No. Jan Schryver stated, that Bartelt Barteltsen, when alive and well, had said to him on opening the box with furs in the presence of his wife and Jurrien Lauwerens Houtsager (wood- sawyer), after he had seen and counted the skins, that nine of them were missing, which he owned in partnership with Hermen Reinersen and one of his own private ones ; he also said, that the skins marked with two B. were his own and those unmarked belonged to him in partnership with Hermen Reiner- sen. Jan Schryver further stated, that he had learned from Bartelisen, his wife had some, belong- ing to Reinersen, as security, she having become bail for the money advanced for the partnership. Also
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that a girl, called Doedjee, arrived from the South River, had said to Bartelt Barteltsen : "What do you mean, that you have all your skins, Hermen Reynersen has some under his bunk and others under the bunk of the smith." Hermen Reynersen declares, that of the 60 fl., mentioned in the inventory, one half was Bartelt- sen's, the other his own and that eight pieces of . . belonging to Bartelt were at the South River with three pieces of silver ribbon and one dozen of tin spoons. He also says, he had come over for no other reason, than to see, how the goods would sell.
Catalyntje, the wife of Joresy, coming in tells Mr. Allard Anthony, that a man, called Abraham Jansen van Salce, alias the Turk, who had lived at her house, was dead, having made a testament, whereby he has devised his property to the negro-woman and the child, he has had by her, Joresy having been named executor. She says, the Deacons of the City have attached and seized the property and she had been to the Director General, who had referred her to the Orphanmasters. As the domicile is not within this jurisdiction, the case was not taken up by this Board, but again referred to the Director General and Council.
Jacobus Vis stated to the Board, that a box had been sent to him to forward it to Ariaan Fransen Keuninck at the South River, but as said Ariaan Fransen has died there, he asks for permission to sell
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it for the benefit of the parties in interest and he says, an inventory of the goods has been made by Notary Mattheus de Vos. The request is granted under condition, that the inventory be handed to Secretary Nevius.
Oeny Cyfery coming before the Board claims from Jeems Brady, as administrator of the estate of Tomas Tanikraft, 12 fl. He was ordered to come again with Jecms Brady in three weeks.
Jurrien Blanck and Pieter Jansen the Norman appearing produce as guardians of the children and administrators of the estate of Joghim Caljer an inventory of the property, left by him. They are referred to the Director General and Council.
Wednesday, May 7th, 1659, at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. Allard Anthony, Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Joannes de Peister.
Before the Board comes Herry Bresar asking for money on account of Jan Hufsitson dec'd and he is told, to summon the administrators for the next meeting, when the matter shall be looked into.
Nicolaas Velthuysen produces and shows to the Board a testament, made by him and his deceased wife.
Mrs. Ebbinck coming in states, that 165 morgen (330 acres) and some rods of land at the Esopus are belonging to her, but she can say no more before the opening of trade.
Andrecs Clazen, questioned by the Orphanmasters,
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says, he has as yet made no settlement upon his children of their maternal estate ; it was not much, when he married and they were married about three and a half years. He promises to appoint guardians.
On the 15th of May, 1659, the Orphanmasters of this City received the following request from the guardians of the children of Jan of Rotterdam dec'd :
To the Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in New Netherland.
Gentlemen. Your Board wrote in the year 1656 a letter, with some certificates, on behalf of the chil- dren, left by Jan Cornelissen from Rotterdam. We understand, that you have never received an answer and now request, whereas one of the children, called Cornelis Jansen, by trade a glazier, sails for Holland with these ships, that you will give him a copy of the letter, formerly sent, adding that the bearer is a son. Hoping that then justice will be done, we remain etc Signed : OLOFF STEVENZEN
P. CORNELISSEN VAN DER VEEN.
Honourable, Wise, Prudent and Very Discreet Gentlemen.
Whereas we have not received up to date an answer to the letter, written you on the 4th of June, 1657, and sent with the declarations of some Burghers and inhabitants, we have thought it proper, to send you herewith a copy thereof by the son of Jan Cornelissen from Rotterdam, the bearer hereof,
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requesting that you will assist him. Not doubting, that you will do so and offering our services for similar occasions we commend you to the merciful protection of the All High and remain
Your affectionate friends and fellowservants
The Orphanmasters of the City of Amster- dam in New Netherland Signed : ALLARD ANTHONY
By order JOANNES NEVIUS, Secry.
Amsterdam in N. N. May 17, 1659.
Addressed : Honble Wise etc the Orphanmasters of Amsterdam.
Wednesday, June 4, 1659, at the City Hall pres- ent Allard Anthony.
Raghel van Tienhoven appearing was asked, whether before her husband left she had made a testament with him. She answers No and is di- rected to make an inventory of the estate. She says, as she may not yet marry again, she is not obliged to make a settlement on her children of any property, but she will look out for two persons to act as guardians of the children.
As the Board is not complete, nothing is done in other cases coming up.
Thursday, June 19th, 1659, at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. Allard Anthony, Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Joannes de Peister.
Before the Board appeared Isaack de Foreest, who reported the little son of Nicolaas Velthuysen had
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complained to him, that his father, being his step- father, got drunk daily and squandered the prop- erty and had requested him to inform the Orphan- masters. He states, that Janneke Willems, the boy's mother and the wife of said Velthuysen, before she lost consciousness had asked him, to keep an eye on the child. Nicolaas Velthuysen appearing, the tenour of the testament is explained to him and he is directed to make an inventory of the property, left by his wife, to divide with the children or to settle their share upon them. Answering he offers 300 fl. for each child, but submits to the disposition of the Board. The Orphanmasters decide, that an inventory of the property left by Janneke Willems dec'd., shall be made and they commission and authorize Sieur Isaack de Foreest and Timotheus de Gabry to cause such inventory to be made by Sec- retary Joannes Nevius.
Commission.
Whereas Janneke Willems, wife of Nicolaas Velthuysen, has lately, that is in the month of April, died, leaving besides the widower two minor chil- dren by her first husband, named Cornelis de Graaf, 22 years,14 and Hendrick de Graaf, 15 years old, of whom Cornelis is in East India and Hendrick here, Therefore the Orphanmasters of this City, consider- ing it necessary, that an inventory be made of the property left by her for preventing harm to the chil-
14 Under Dutch-Roman law children came of age at 24.
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dren on one side and the widower on the other in their rights and property, commission and authorize thereto, as they hereby do, Isaack de Foreest and Timotheus de Gabry, who are to make as soon as possible with the widower Nicolaas Velthuysen an inventory of the furniture and effects, real and per- sonal property, debts and credits, left by the de- ceased, and to report the same to this Board next Saturday, the 21st at 7 o'clock in the morning, when the Orphanmasters shall be in session, under the penalty, fixed by the rules of the Orphans Court.
Done etc. June 19, 1659.
By order etc.
Before the Board appeared Leuntje Pieters, widow of Cornelis Jansen Cloppenburgh, Mattheus de Vos and Timotheus de Gabry, chosen guardians by said Leuntje, and Gerrit Fullerwever and Reinhout Reinhoutsen, testamentary guardians, appointed by Corn. Jansen, who produced the testament, made by Cornelis Jansen Cloppenburgh and Leuntje Pieters, whereby said Cornelis devises after his death to said Leuntje the sum of 500 fl. from the readiest property, a silver beaker, a silver ribbed cup, a red kersey coat, eight bed sheets, eight woman's shifts, six man's shirts, six linen aprons, nine handkerchiefs, eight pillow covers with two covers against the oil, giving as reason, that having been sick for several years, during which she has been obliged to sell much of her clothing and jewelry, to support the
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household honestly, he is grateful for it; naming further said Leuntje Pieters and Jan Cornelissen, his son by the first marriage with Wilbreght Tomas, his former wife, as the heirs of all his property, nothing excepted and that after the death of said Jan Cor- nelis said Leuntje shall become the owner of all. He further appointed guardians of his son by the first marriage Reinhout Reinhoutzen and Gerrit Fullerwever to execute his last will and said Leuntje made her husband Cornelis Jansen universal heir of all her property and after his death Pieter Cornelis- sen, the son of her deceased brother Cornelis Pieter- sen, living at the Orphanage in Hoorn, Holland and should he die without issue Pieter Clasen, the oldest son of her brother Claas Pietersen was to have it, and in case of his death without issue his brothers and sisters or their children, to have and to hold it forever without interference by the Orphanmasters of this City. The abovesaid par- ties also showed an agreement, made with each other with the approval of the Orphanmasters for the sale and purchase of the share of his father's estate, belonging to Jan Cornelissen, Cornelis Jan- sen's son by his first marriage, to-wit that said Leuntje Pieters shall give to Jan Cornelissen 100 fl. and all the clothing and linnen, used by his father in his lifetime, in consideration on the other side, that whereas Leuntje Pieters during her wedded life has consumed her property, because said Cornelis Jansen has for some years been sick and unable to earn a
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