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stiver, she is to remain in possession of the estate. Said Leuntje promises to pay the said 100 fl. within a year from May 13, 1659, and the said clothing is to be sold by the executors for the benefit of said Jan Cornelissen. Parties therefore request the ap- proval of the Orphanmasters, who ask the executors, whether they are satisfied with what has been done. They answer Yes and the agreement is approved. The executors also produce the account of Cornelis Jansen Cloppenburgh's estate, of which the following is a copy :
The estate of C. J. Clop- penburgh
Dr.
The estate of C. J. Clop- penburgh Cr.
To a donatio inter vivos fl. 900
" 16 years interest on 100 fl. Holl. at 10% in this country's curry " 180
" the Church
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" household goods " 125
" 100 fl. bequest to the son 100
" bequeathed to the widow
' 100
" the widow for making an inventory, writ- ing the agreement and other expenses " 149
fl. 1843
fl. 1843
By the house, appraised at fl. 900 " wampum " 300
" beavers " 128
" more owing than out- standing 394
" good and bad debts " 150
" goods come in the ship de Trouw " 240
Aeltje Bickers coming in, she is told, whereas she intends to marry again she must make a settlement on her children of their father's property. She
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answers, she has nothing, but will give 50 fl. to each child, her own as well as the child by the first mar- riage of her husband. The Orphanmasters give her time until next Saturday, to examine the condition of her estate and what she can do.
Tomas Verdon appearing, who intends to marry again, he is told that he must settle on his child, called Jacobus, about 3 years old, the maternal prop- erty. He promises 50 fl. for the little lot, which he has sold, and says, that his mother still has some property in Holland and as soon as he receives it, he shall from it make a settlement on the child. The Orphanmasters appoint as guardians of the child and administrators of the maternal estate Mr. Paulus van der Beeck and Joannes Monjeer de la Montagne, who are to make an inventory of the estate.
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Whereas Tomas Verdon, widower of Barbara Imbroeck, intends to marry again with Janneke Bones, widow of Tobias Teunissen, and as he has a little son Jacobus by said Barbara Imbroeck, about 3 years old, to whom before the marriage his ma- ternal inheritance must be proved, so that when he comes of age and marries he may have what belongs to him, Therefore the Orphanmasters of this City appoint as guardians and administrator Mr. Paulus van der Beeck and Joannes la Montagne junior, who are hereby authorized to make such an agreement
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with the widower on behalf of the child concerning his maternal inheritance, debts and credits, as equity demands, reporting the same to this Board on Satur- day, June 21, at 7. o. c. a. m.
Done etc. June 19, 1659.
Jenneke Boones appearing before the Board is directed, whereas she intends to marry again she must settle on her children their paternal inherit- ance. Answering she offers to give each child 50 fl. and states she has four children, called Hermen Urbanus, 17 years, Neeltje Urbanus, 15 years, Ur- banus Urbanus, 10 years and Teunis Tobiassen, 8 years, for whom Abraham Clock and Evert Duyc- kingh are appointed guardians.
Commission.
Whereas Janneke Bones, widow of Tobias Teunis- sen, is about to become the wife of Tomas Verdon, widower of Barbara Imbroeck, and whereas she has now four living children, of whom three by her first husband, called Hermen, Neeltje and Urbanus Urbanussen, and the fourth, Teunis Tobiassen, by her last deceased husband, to whom before her mar- riage their paternal inheritance must be proved, so that when they come of age or marry, they may receive what belongs to them, Therefore the Orphan- masters appoint as guardians and administrators Abraham Clock and Evert Duyckingh, who are hereby authorized to make such an agreement with
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the widow on behalf of the children etc etc [ut supra]. Done June 19, 1659.
Saturday, June 21st, 1659, at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. Allard Anthony and Paulus Leendersen van der Grift.
Before the Board came Abraham Clocg and Evert Duyckingh, curators of the children and property, left by Tobias Teunissen dec'd, who reported, they had been at the house of his widow, Janneke Bones, and after examination of the estate they had agreed with her about the settlement on her children of their paternal inheritance, namely, that she shall give to each child 50 fl., together 200 fl. They were thanked for the labour.
Joannes Monjeer de la Montagne, with Paulus van der Beeck administrator, states that he has been at Tomas Verdon's house and that after an appraisal of the estate there is a surplus of 114 fl. As said Tomas has not declared all, it is ordered, that he shall once more be spoken to about the land and other things, of which a list is given.
Aaltje Bickers states to the Board, that she owes Steenwyck about 300 fl. and that he has promised not to trouble her about it. She says also, that her late husband Gerrit Bicker, before marrying her, made a report of the goods on behalf of his child by the first marriage to the Orphans Court at Amsterdam about Whitsuntide 1650 and there were found to be more
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debts, than property, therefore the child can have no inheritance from the mother, but she promises to bring for each child to the Board as inherited from the father 25 fl.
Nicolaas Velthuysen appearing is asked, whether he has declared all. He answers Yes and says, he owes 70 to 75 beavers, which he must pay on the bouwery (farm). The Orphanmasters, having ex- amined and considered the condition of the estate, left by Janneke Willems dec'd., wife of Nicolaas Vel- thuysen, have made with him an agreement for a settlement upon the children of their maternal in- heritance, to-wit : Nicolaas Velthuysen promises to pay to the children as inherited from their mother according to the bond, of which the following is a copy :
Before the Board of Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N. appeared Nicolaas Velthuysen, widower of Janneke Willems, who intending to marry again promises to give to the two sons, Cornelis and Hendrick de Graaf, as inherited from their mother 2400 fl., half in beavers and half in wampum, besides all the linnen, woollen and jewelry, belonging to their mother. The Orphanmasters agree to it and that he shall remain in possession of the property, taking all debts and credits on his account and further promis- ing to bring up the son, who is with him, honestly support him and have him taught a good trade. For the performance hereof he promises to furnish sufficient security without delay and in witness
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thereof he has signed the foregoing on the 21st of June 1659 at the meeting of the Orphanmasters.
Signed. N. VELTHUYSEN.
Before the Board came Tomas Hal and Isaack Grevera, administrators of the estate of Jan Hutsit- son dec'd, and state, that they have not been able to find any goods, belonging to the estate. Herry Bresar is asked, whether he will swear, that the money claimed as per account is really due him. Answering Yes he is asked, whether he will take his oath, that there are no more beavers, silver money, carpenters' tools or clothing. He answers, he could swear to that to the best of his knowledge. Whereas Herry Bresar has declared under oath before this Board, that the money claimed from Jan Hutsitson is really owing to him and that to the best of his knowledge he has no more property of said Jan Hutsitson dec'd, therefore the money shall be paid to him, which is due him according to the following account :
The Estate of Jan Hutsitson dec'd. Dr. 1658 To Herry Bresar, the following account
Octobr 15. as taxed by the Orphanmasters For board, beer, wine and candles to the people, who watched at his bed 80 fl. reduced to Al. 40 For a cask of beer with ex-
cise and carting 27. 12
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For washing his linnen and other things done fl. 5.
Paid to Claas van Elslant 23. 9
For a broken wine glass . 8
Given to skipper Lauwerens
6.
For two dozen of pipes
1.16
For taking care
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For a box
16
For a cloth cap and other linnen 16.
fl. 146. 5
Further due for board etc as per a/c shown by Herry Bresar to the Orphan- masters Octobr. 15. fl. 1000. 1 7
Novbr. 16. For wine at the funeral 6 beavers 48.
For 2 quarterns of brandy at the auction I. 4
Fees to the auctioneer and messenger 5 p. c. on 166.13 " 8. 6
Paid to the Crier Stoffel Mighielsen 1.IO
Decbr. 5. To Master Hans Kierstede, surgeon, who attended him 4 beavers fl. 32.
" Jan Adriaansen, carpen- ter, I beaver & I fl. 9.
" Coenraat ten Eyck as per
$6 account 7.
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1659 To Isaack Grevera Al.
January 8
" Burger Jorissen
5. 7. 9.
Febry. 26. For a beaver for placing the yacht at Daniel Litsco's 8.
June 9
To François de Bruyn for account of Simon Clasen Turck for completing the yacht 12 beavers
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Changed one beaver for wampum to pay
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Novbr. II To various goods purchased from the estate for 94 fl. Io st. heavy money or in light money To wampum
fl. 126.
20. 5
16 To 30 beavers at 12 fl. 360.
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June 30.
To 12
"
144.
To order on Lauwerens
Lauwerensen for 41 beav- ers at 12 fl. "
492.
To wampum 4.17
f. 1147. 2
1658 The Estate of Jan Hutsitson dec'd Cr Octobr. 9. By 67 beavers at 8 fl. fl. 536.
Novbr. II. " sale of goods " 166.13.
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Novbr. 12. By note on Lauwerens Lau- werensen for a yacht made for Reintje de Vries and by him accepted to com- plete, in beavers fl. 904.
" note on Isaack Allerton senior dec'd dated Decbr. 31, 1657 " 420.
fl. 2026. 1 3
1658 Octbr. 9.
Herry Bresar Cr
By expenses at the funeral of Jan Hutsitson dec'd. taxed by the Orphanmasters Octobr. 15, 1658.
fl. 146. 5
board etc, as per a/c shown
to
the Orphanmasters
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1000. 17
Octobr 15, 1658.
fl. 1147. 2
Wednesday, July 2ª, 1659, at the City Hall present Messrs. Allard Anthony and Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift.
Nicolaas Velthuysen appearing is asked, whether he has security for the performance of his bond for the children of his deceased wife, given on the 21st of June last. He says, he can find no one to become his bail, also that he owes more and requests, that
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all debts be paid and credits collected, promising to bring in 4 to 8 days a list of all his debts. Granted.
Mr. Paulus van de Beecg answers to the question by the Board, whether he has not heard, that Jacob Coppe had torn and destroyed the testament, made by him : that he heard Jacob Coppe dec'd. say to Willem Pieter- sen, Pieter Lauwerensen, his wife and others, he had destroyed and torn his last will and it was of no value.
Jacob Janzen Huys says, he has learned that one Bartelt Barteltsen, who had come from the South River, had died here, and he has to claim from him 70 fl. Holland currency for freight, which money was to be paid to him by a draft in Holland, but as he fears, the draft may not be accepted, he inquires, whether he may not attach the money from the goods sold here or the goods still on hand or what else he is to do. The Orphanmasters advise him to write to his wife about the draft and if it is not accepted to attach the goods and seize them.
Jan Rutgersen states to the Board, that 55 fl. are still due him from Barent Oesterman dec'd. and requests, that the Vendumaster may pay him the sum, which is for board and drink, had at his house. He is told, the Secretary or Vendumaster shall see, how it stands with the account.
Monday, July 7th, 1659, at the City Hall present as before.
Before the Board appeared Willem Pietersen, who was told, the Orphanmasters had learned, that he
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knew of Jacob Coppe's saying, he had destroye. the testament, made by him. Therefore he is asked, what knowledge he has thereof. He answers, the testament is still there. Again asked, whether he did not know, that Jacob Coppe had said, he had torn and destroyed his last will, he answers : "No matter, whether he has said so or not, the testament is in being;" he will not make another statement and says, the Board may do their best and utters other improper words.
Pieter Lauwerens and wife are examined, first the man and then the woman, whether they know that Jacob Coppe had said, he had destroyed the testa- ment, made by him. He answers, he had heard Jacob Coppe say so and the wife being asked, says the same.
Pieter Lauwerens produces an account, according to which Jacob Coppe still owes him a balance of IIO fl. The Orphanmasters order their Secretary, to write to Cornelis Aarsen and Jan van der Bilt directing them not to take to themselves any goods of Jacob Coppe dec'd., before they have proved to the Board their rights.
Nicolaas Velthuysen appearing is asked, whether he has made an estimate of the property, left by his wife and settled it on her children. He says, he has had no time, as his wedding is to take place next Wednesday and he is making preparations for it. Giving other strange and improper answers he leaves the room.
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Tuesday, July 8th, 1659, at 6 o'clock in the morn- ing at the City Hall present Messrs. Nicasius de Sille, Marten Cregier, Olof Stevensen Cortlant, Allard Anthony and Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift.
The Board asked Willem Pietersen, whether he has not heard Jacob Coppe say, he had destroyed his last will, and ordered him to answer with Yes or No. He says, he has heard that he had destroyed it, also, that he said : "You will find it there," and offers to confirm his declaration by an oath.
Nicolaas Velthuysen coming before the Board is directed to make a settlement on the children of his late wife of their maternal inheritance. In answer he requests, that the table may be put out of doors, the goods sold and the surplus be divided with the children, so that every one may have his own. He states, that the children have each 1000 fl. in Brazil from the estate of their mother's father, which they cannot obtain, and he says, he would rather delay his wedding, than go on, and give 50 fl. to the Poor, promising to make a good report to the Board, when the creditors Jan Gillison and others have come from Fort Orange. The Board decides, that Nicolaas Velthuysen shall exhibit in the presence of Schout de Sille eight days after the wedding an inventory of his whole estate.
Honourable, Wise, Prudent Gentlemen.
At the request of Lauwerens Andriesen Drayer (turner), who has married the widow of Christiaen
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Barens, deceased at the South River last year, we inform you herewith, that there are deposited in your Orphans' Court the goods, belonging to his children as paternal inheritance, while the children are here in this City, and we request, that following the usages of other places said goods may be sent to the Orphans' Court here. You will find us in similar cases willing to reciprocate, with which we remain
Yours etc. etc. etc. By order : J. NEVIUS, Secretary. Amsterdam in N. N. July 16, 1659.
Commission.
Pursuant to the resolution of their Worships, the Burgomasters, sitting with the Orphanmasters, Schout Nicasius de Sille is hereby authorized and directed, with Sieurs Timotheus de Gabry and Isaack de Foreest to have made by Secretary Joannes Nevius an inventory of the property, left Janneke Willems dec'd., wife of Nicolaas Velthuysen, at said Velthuy- sen's house. Done etc. July 16, 1659.
By order etc.
According to the foregoing order Schout Nicasius de Sille, Timotheus de Gabry and Isaack de Foreest have proceeded to the house of Nicolaas Velthuysen, to take an inventory of the property, left by Janncke Willems dec'd : said Velthuysen requested a delay until next Monday, July 21, which was allowed. Done at the house of said Velthuysen, July 16, 1659. JOANNES NEVIUS, Secretary.
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Saturday, August 2ª, 1659, at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. Allard Anthony and Paulus Leendersen van der Grift.
Before the Board appeared Cornelis Aarsen, who was informed of some declarations, made before the Board, that the testament, made by Jacob Coppe, had been destroyed. He says, that may be reported by some people, because they would like it to be so ; he requests a copy of the declarations, which was allowed to him.
Pieter Schabanck, sent by the Board to Nicolaas Velthuysen, to bring him to the Court, returns say- ing, that Nicolaas had told, the Orphanmasters might set the table before the door and sell every- thing.
Cristyntje Cappvens came before the Board and stated, that she and her husband had made a testa- ment ; showing it to the Board, it was found by reading it, that the Orphanmasters are excluded, but as there is no mention of guardians for the child nor a settlement upon the same of the paternal inherit- ance, she requests, that as guardians may be ap- pointed the Honble Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift, selected by both, and Dirck Jansen Croon, thereto requested by her deceased husband, who had ac- cepted the office, but said Dirck Jansen Croon, now not being here, she asks, that the Honble Pieter Wolfersen van Couwenhoven may provisionally act in his place, which is allowed.
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Wednesday, August 27th, 1659, at the City Hall present as before.
Mrs. Ebbingh produced an account of receipts and expenditures, lately made. The Orphanmasters inform her, that she will have to make a settlement upon her children of their paternal inheritance be- fore the Orphans' Court here, but she may take the property for herself under bail or mortgage on the house of her husband and all her goods etc. here in the country.
Monday, September Ist, 1659, at the City Hall present as before and Joannes de Peister.
Before the Board appeared Jeronimus Ebbingh and his wife Joanna de Laat ", handing in an account of moneys paid out of the estate of Joannes de Hulter dec'd., in which after examination by the Board is found an item of 500 fl., said to have been paid to Ebbingh aforesaid for a loan. The Orphanmasters request a specification of how the 500 fl. were counted out and the answer was, no specification could be given, the sum was figured in beavers and wampum, the wampum at 10 fl. for one beaver. Asked, whether he would take an oath, that the debt was just, he answers, he does not intend to do so and had never thought, that the gentlemen of the Board had so little faith in him. He says, he will
15 She had been the widow of Joannes de Laet, the first historian of New Netherland, a Director of the W. I. Company, a Commissioner of N. N. in 1638 and co-patroon of Rensselaerswyck. Her second husband was J. de Hulter. See. Docts. rel. to Col. Hist. of N. Y.
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erase the item. He was then asked, whether he has any more claims against the estate, and says, he does not know, except that 18 beavers of an old debt, not mentioned in the former inventory, have been received from Andrees Herwarts and 350 fl. in wampum are still due from Abraham Molenaar (the miller) with interest at 10 p. c., pursuant to a bond in the hands of Timotheus de Gabry, also 67 fl. from Mighiel Tades for stones. The Orphanmasters de- cide, that somebody should assist François Boon, the attorney of Mrs. Ebbinck, who is to have the super- vision of the paternal inheritance of Joannes de Hulter's children. Mrs. Ebbinck is satisfied with it and states, that she has sent to Holland in the year 1657 for Mighiel and Paulus de Hulter 100 beavers and in 1658 219.
Nicolaas Velthuysen is asked by the Board, whether he has made an inventory of the property, left by his deceased wife. He answers : "What inventory shall I make, you may sell my property and pay my debts," but he asks, whether he may engage Tielman van Vleeck to make the inventory. He is told, he may or any one else. Then he promises to deliver to the Orphanmasters an inven- tory of all the property with a list of debts and credits this week and is given time till next Satur- day.
The Board resolve, to have the Burgomasters and Schepens asked by the Secretary, whether the affidavits concerning the testament of Jacob Coppe
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are sufficient to annul it, and to make a proper record of it.
Wednesday, September 3d, 1659, at the City Hall present as before Jeronimus Ebbinck coming in states, that François Boon has in his charge the fol- lowing obligations :
One from Pieter Bont for . fl. 186.
" Jan Barentsen Wemp for . 300.
" Jan Willemsen van Hooghtey- lingen for . 184
Iscbrandt Eldersen for I73
Arent van Corlaar for 203
Cornelis Teunissen Pott for 198.18
Cornelis Barensen Sleght owes, pay- able in May 1660, without note of hand 2011.
and Sieur Ebbinck adds, that his wife has received from Abraham Molenaar (the miller) the interest on 350 fl. at 10 p. c. 35
Before us, the Orphanmasters of the City of Am- sterdam in N. N. appeared Sieur Jeronimus Eb- binck, who declared, that for the recovery of 1780 fl. 4 st. 4 pence in beavers and 264 fl. 9 st. 8 p. in wam- pum, together 1351 fl. 13 st. 12 p., taken to Holland,
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he gives a special mortgage on his house and lot on the Northside of Brouwer (Stone) Street, bounded East by the house and lot, now occupied by Joannes van Brugh, South by said street, West by the house and lot of Mattheus de Vos, North by the lot of Jan Everson Bout, further binding gen- erally his person and property, real and personal, present and future, nothing excepted, under sub- mission to all courts and laws. In witness whereof he has signed these at Amsterdam in N. N. this 3ª of September 1659. JERONIMUS EBBINCK.
A release hereof was entered February 23, 1662, payment having been made in Holland.
Before us, the Orphanmasters etc., appeared Joanna de Laat, widow of Joannes de Hulter, now wife of Jeronimus Ebbinck, who declared that as well as for the satisfaction of 319 beavers, sent to Paulus and Mighiel de Hulter in Holland during the years 1657 and 1658, the proceeds for which are in the hands of said Mighiel de Hulter, as for the payment of what hereafter may be found to belong to the children of Joannes de Hulter dec'd., she gives a special mortgage on her property in lands, farms, cattle, debts due and whatever else she may have in this country, placing at the same time her persor. under the jurisdiction of all courts and laws and hereby specially directing François Boon, her attor- ney, to obey the order of the Orphanmasters con- cerning the property, placed in his charge or to be
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so placed by the committee of this Board. In wit- ness etc September 3, 1659.
Copy. Sieur MIGHIEL DE HULTER.
Honourable, Prudent Discreet Sir.
As Orphanmasters we are in duty bound, to take care of fatherless and motherless children and there- fore have to inform you, that Mrs. Joanna de Laat, widow of Joannes de Hulter, now the wife of Sieur Jeronimus Ebbinck, and at present going to Holland, has exhibited to us the condition of the estate of her first husband, as far as she knows it, and she has stated to us, that in the years 1657 and 1658 she has sent to you and your brother Paulus de Hulter 319 beavers, the money for which is in your hands. She now takes with her 1351 fl. 13 s. 12 p., belonging with one half of said 319 beavers to the children as their paternal inheritance and said Sieur Ebbinck has given for the 1351 fl. a mortgage on his house and lot, therein described, while Mrs. de Laat has mortgaged for the half of the beavers all her property. It is further found, that in 1658 80 beavers were sent by the Moesman to Mrs. Anna de Hulter and Mighiel de Hulter and this year by the Bruyn Vis (Brown Fish) through Sieur Ebbinck 115 beavers and 4 hhds. of tobacco, also in the Moesman in three packages 720 beavers, 22 elkskins, 12 bearskins, 5 deerskins, one coat made of catskin, one hhd. of tobacco, consigned to himself. We request, that you will advise us of the foregoing goods, whether
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among them is anything for the benefit of the chil- dren, so that they may come to their own. In so doing we remain
Your affectionate friends
The Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam.
Saturday, September 27th, 1659, at the City Hall present Messrs. Allard Anthony and Joannes de Peyster.
Having seen that the Burgomasters and Schepens of this City after reading the statements of Willem Pietersen, Master Paulus van der Beccg, Pieter Lau- werensen and wife, do not consider them sufficient to invalidate the last will and testament, made by Jacob Coppe dec'd., the Orphanmasters have decided, that for the best of the heirs guardians and admin- istrators must be appointed, electing thereto Timo- theus de Gabry and Isaack Kip.
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Whereas Jacob Coppe has died and there has been found among his papers and property here a testa- ment, made December 14, 1653, before Notary D. van Schelluyne and witnesses, in favour of Lysbett Cornelis, daughter of Cornelis Aarsen, and Merritje Jans, daughter of Jan van der Bilt, naming both heiresses of his estate, Therefore the Orphanmasters have resolved, to appoint administrators of said estate, so that the heiresses may come to their own, and they have elected and authorized, as they hereby do, Timotheus de Gabry and Isaacq Kip, who
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