Page 264.--"Be it remembered, that on the 7 day of the 9th month, called 
September, in the year 1761, I, JOSIAH COCK, of North Castle, in County of 
Westchester, being very sick." I order all debts to be paid. I leave to my 
four sons, James, Jacob, George, and Isaac, the use of all lands, stocks, and 
utensils, for two years, from the first of May next, "to raise and make money 
to pay two certain bonds due to Caleb Hunt." I leave to my wife Rebecca the 
use of 1/3 of all lands where I now live, "but if she shall be married to 
another man then she is to quit the same." I leave to my wife 1/3 of all 
personal property. All the rest I leave to my four daughters, Rhoda, 
Elizabeth, Hannah, and Martha, except 20 shillings to my daughter Deborah. I 
leave to my four sons all my lands and tenements, and they are to pay to each 
of my daughters, Rhoda, Elizabeth, Hannah, and Martha, $20, when of age or 
married. I make my sons John and Jacob, and my cousin, Thomas Franklin, son 
of Henry Franklin, late of Greenwich, executors. 
Witnesses, Benjamin Smith, Joseph Fowler, William Hunt. Proved, June 4, 1766. 

Page 265.--In the name of God, Amen. I, GERRIT JOHANES MARSELES, of Albany, 
being of sound mind. My executors are to sell all my personal estate except 
my clothing, and my estate at Schenectady, if necessary. I leave to my mother 
[not named] the house I live in, during her life. I leave to my brothers, 
Gesbert and Henry, all the remainder of my estate. My son Henry is to have 
the refusal of the house I now live in, at a reasonable price, "and they are 
to pay to my three sisters, Eva, Barbarie, and Maria, as much as they in 
their conscience think right." "But Maria must have $30 for her extraordinary 
trouble, more than the rest." I make my said two brothers executors. 
Dated February 5, 1766. Witnesses, Marten Myndersen, blacksmith, Cornelius 
Beekman, Abr. Yates, Jr. Proved, May 28, 1766, before John De Peyster, 
Surrogate. 

Page 267.--In the name of God, Amen. I, WATERS HIGGINS, of New York, mariner. 
I leave to Philip Burgan, innholder, all my estate, and all that may become 
due to me on an intended cruise on board the private sloop of war "Dolphin," 
whereof Captain Hartley is commander, and I make him executor. 

Page 268.--In the name of God, Amen. I, RICHARD JEFFREY, of New York, 
mariner, "being bound to sea." All debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Mary 
the use of all my estate while she remains my widow, the better to enable her 
to support herself and bring up and educate our children. If she marries, she 
is to have one third. All the rest of my estate I leave to my four children, 
Richard, John, Mary, and Anthony, when of age. I make my wife, and my friend, 
Nathaniel Marston, merchant, executors. 
Witnesses, Isaac Anderson, Israel Seaman, John Carhart, schoolmaster. Proved, 
June 4, 1766. 

Page 271.--In the name of God, Amen. I, MARY BROCKHOLST, of New York, 
spinster, "being weak in body, but having my usual understanding." I leave to 
my sister, Johanah Phillipse, all my wearing apparell. All the rest of my 
estate I leave as follows: Two thirds to my nieces, Ann, wife of David Van 
Horne, Susanah, wife of William Livingston, and Elizabeth, wife of David 
Clarkson, and to the children of my deceased sister Susanah, wife of Philip 
French; And one eighth to the children of my late niece, Mary, late wife of 
Hon. William Browne, of Beverley, in New England, also a daughter of my 
sister Susanah. I leave one eighth to my nephews, Frederick Phillipse and 
Philip Phillipse, and to my two nieces, Susanah, wife of Beverley Robinson, 
and Mary, wife of Roger Morris, children of my sister Johanah, late wife of 
Col. Frederick Phillipse. Whereas Mr. William Livingston has already received 
from me in money and house rent the sum of $490, it is to be deducted from 
the share of his wife. My negro slaves are to choose their masters among my 
nephews and nieces, they paying their value. I make David Van Horne, Beverly 
Robinson, William Livingston, and David Clarkson, executors, and they are to 
dispose of my real estate. 
NOTE.--MARY BROCKHOLST was the oldest daughter of Anthony Brockholst, at one 
time Governor of the Province. He married Susanah Teller, daughter of William 
and Mary Teller. The children of Anthony Brockholst are Mary [the testator], 
Susanah, wife of Philip French, Jr., Henry, Judy, and Johanah, who was the 
second wife of Frederick Phillipse. Philip French, Jr., and his wife Susanah 
had children: Susanah, wife of William Livingston, the first Governor of the 
State of New Jersey, Elizabeth, wife of David Clarkson, Ann, wife of David 
Van Horne, and Mary, wife of Hon. William Brown. The house and lot of Mary 
Brockholst was the same as her father's and grandfather's, William Teller. It 
is now Nos. 64-66 Broadway. It was 44 feet wide and 91 feet north of Exchange 
Place. In the will of Mary Teller, 1701, it is described as bounded "west by 
Broadway, east by New street, north by Peter King, and south by William 
Mosse." The executors of Mary Brockholst sold it to Jacob Morton, October 29, 
1785, and he resold it to Brockholst Livingston the same year. It was then 
bounded "north by heirs of Isaac De Peyster and Zachariah Sickles, and south 
by Aaron De Voe, and late Henry Johnson." Brockholst Livingston also 
purchased the lot next north. He also bought the east part of the lot next 
south, and sold the whole to Herman Le Roy, May 1, 1793, for $5,000. Mr. Le 
Roy then purchased the west part of the lot next south in 1801, and thus 
became the owner of Nos. 62-64-66-68 Broadway, making a front of 91 feet.--W. 
S. P.] 

Page 273.--In the name of God, Amen, March 18, 1766. I, JOHN LANE, of New 
Utrecht, in Kings County. My funeral expenses and debts to be paid out of my 
estate. My executors are to sell all my estate, except so much household 
furniture as my wife Ida shall think she has need of to keep house with. And 
I leave her the use of all the rest while she remains my widow, to bring up 
and educate the children. If my wife marries, I give her one of my best 
bedsteads and bed and furniture. All the rest I leave to my four sons, John, 
Matthew, Thomas, and Jacob. I make my brother, Mattys Lane, and my son John, 
and my friend, Johanes Bergen, and my cousin, Simon Boerum, executors. Signed 
"Jan Laan." 
Witnesses, William Barre, John Van Dyck, Henry Van Dyck. Proved, July 29, 
1766, before John French, in New York. 

Page 277.--In the name of God, Amen, October 11, 1763. I, JOSEPH FORTIN, of 
New York, mariner. I leave to my wife Sarah the use of all real and personal 
estate during her life, to enable her to bring up our son Joseph. After her 
death I leave all my estate to my son Joseph, when of age. "And he shall be 
kept at School, and educated till old enough to be put as an apprentice." If 
my wife and son should both die, then I leave all my estate to my wife's 
sister, Catharine Haycock. "My silver tankard, table spoons, tea spoons, and 
watch, and my large silver soup spoons, all marked J. F. S., are to be for my 
son Joseph." I make my wife Sarah, and my friends, James Devereaux and 
Francis Bassett, executors. 
Witnesses, Joseph Forbes, John Forbes, John Nathaniel Hutchins. Proved, 
August 6, 1766. 

Page 290.--In the name of God, Amen, September 6, 1766. I, JACOB BOND, of New 
York, carpenter, being weak. I leave to my wife Sarah one third of all my 
estate, and to my daughters, Mercy and Mary, each one third. All my estate is 
to be sold by my executors. I make my wife, and Christopher Benson, 
executors. 
Witnesses, John Lee, cartman, John Post, James Van Gelder. Proved, September 
17, 1766. 

Page 298.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS BRICKELL, of New York, 
mariner, December 10, 1754. After paying all debts, I leave to my wife 
Margaret all my household goods and movables, and make her executor. 
Witnesses, Thomas Chadwick, cartman, Thomas Wall. Proved, February 17, 1765, 
before Goldsbrow Banyer. 
Confirmed by Sir Henry Moore, Governor, October 8, 1766. 

Page 300.--"I, RICHARD COFFEY, of New York, mariner, being in good health." I 
leave to my wife Catharine one half of my dwelling-house and lot in New York, 
and one half of all the rest of my estate. The other half I leave to my son, 
Richard Coffey, and to my two sons-in-law [stepsons], Peter Haley and John 
Haley, children of my wife by her former husband, and to my daughter, Mary 
Coffey. I make my trusty friends, Richard Wright and John Haley, both of New 
York, mariners, executors

Dated July 9, 1762. Witnesses, Thomas Gelston, Thomas Forbes, James Emott. 
Proved, October 7, 1766. John Haley was then the surviving executor

Page 301.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ABRAHAM BLANCK, of New York, cartman. 
I leave to my wife Mary the use of all my estate during her widowhood. After 
her death I leave to my grandson, Abraham Blanck, $50; To my grandson Robert, 
$10; To my granddaughter, Mary Mills, $60; To my daughter Mary, wife of 
Thomas Harding, $50; To my daughter, Susanah Merchant, $60. "I leave to my 
eldest son, Isaac, $25, and the house I dwell in, and the land belonging to 
the same, reaching as far as where Mr. Kirk now lives;" "And he is to allow 
to his other brothers their parts in proportion to what the little house and 
lot shall be valued, which said house joins to Mr. Kirk's." I leave to my son 
Jeremiah the house and land where Mr. McDoyle now lives, with the horse 
stables. I leave to my son Paul the house and land where he now dwells, which 
joins to William Beekman. I leave to my son Casporus the house and land I 
bought of Quackenbush, which runs as far as Mr. Kirk's fence. I leave to my 
son Jacob the house and lot that Mr. Kirk now dwells in. After the death of 
my wife, all the personal estate is to be sold by my executors, at public 
vendue; Also my negro wench, and the money to be paid to my sons. I make my 
wife Mary, and my sons Isaac and Jeremiah, executors
Dated June 8, 1763. Witnesses, John Eberts, innkeeper, T. Clement, William 
Swansin. Proved, October 9, 1766. 
[NOTE.--The lands above mentioned seem to be on the south side of Spruce 
street, near Nassau street.

Dated July 9, 1762. Witnesses, Thomas Gelston, Thomas Forbes, James Emott. 
Proved, October 7, 1766. John Haley was then the surviving executor. 

Page 304.--In the name of God, Amen, September 30, 1764. I, WILLIAM BURNHAM, 
of Greenwich, in the Out Ward of New York, gardener. I order all debts paid. 
I leave to my wife Isabella all the profits of my estate, real and personal. 
My children, William, Isabella, Robert, and Anthony, are to be supported and 
maintained in a decent Christian-like manner, until they marry or come of 
age. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth my Large Bible; To my son William my 
silver watch and wearing apparell; To my daughter Isabella "one gold ring 
worth 28 shillings"; To my son Robert "my silver shew stock and knee 
buckles"; To my son Anthony my silver vest buttons and gold sleeve buttons. 
All the rest of my estate to my five children. My executors are to sell all 
the estate within six months after the death or marriage of my wife. I make 
my wife, and Cornelius Cregier, "my well-beloved friend," executors. 
Witnesses, Joseph Cochran, Leonard De Klyn, G. Furman. Proved, October 9, 
1766. 

Page 306.--In the name of God, Amen. I, CATHARINE COLDEN, daughter of 
Cadwallader Colden, Esq., Lieutenant-Governor of New York, being greatly 
indisposed. I leave all my estate, real and personal, to Cadwallader, the son 
of my brother Alexander Colden, and to Alexander, the son of my brother 
Cadwallader Colden, and to Alice, daughter of my sister, Alice Willett. 
Mentions, "my nephew Richard Colden, and my niece, Jane Colden, and nephew 
Gilbert Willett." I make my brothers, Cadwallader and Alexander, and my 
brother-in-law, William Willett, executors. I leave to my brother, David 
Colden, the money due me on bond of James Burns for $100. 
Witnesses, Mag. Nichols, William Farquhar, George Banyer. Proved, October 10, 
1766

Page 313.--In the name of God, Amen. I, SETH MOORE, "in the Province of New 
York." I leave to my 3 sisters, Jane, Martha, and Esther Moore, all that part 
that my father left me of his movable estate, "as long as they are single; 
and as soon as any of them are married, their part they must resign up to the 
others, and the one who remains the longest unmarried shall resign the same 
to my brother Isaac, and he shall make retaliation to my brothers' and 
sisters' children at the dictation of my executors." I leave to my brothers, 
William, Moses, and Isaac, and my sisters, Jane, Martha, Esther, Ann, and 
Rachel, all my real and personal estate. "My executors shall bury me 
decently, and convert all that belongs to me into money, and pay all debts, 
and send the remainder home with some careful Captain, to my brothers, Moses 
or Isaac Moore, in Ballyline, near Londonderry, in Ireland." I make Rev. 
Thomas Johnson and Mr. Thomas Pearsall, of New York, executors. 

Dated March 22, 1765. Witnesses, John Talman, Phebe Talman. Proved in Queens 
County, before Thomas Braine, Surrogate, October 20, 1766. [In the probate he 
is called Seth Moore, schoolmaster

Page 334.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JONATHAN WHEELER, of New York. After 
debts are paid, "I leave all the rest to my brothers and sisters, and to my 
brothers' children and to my sisters' children, and my sister Dorin's son, 
except the house that my brother Abraham's widow lives in, which I leave to 
her so long as she remains his widow, and then amongst all the rest" [no 
names given]. I make my sister, Charity Wheeler, executor. 

Dated January 20, 1752. Witnesses, Isaac Johnson, Robert Hendrickson. Proved, 
November 4, 1766. 

Page 335.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ABRAHAM BOCKIE, of New York, mariner, 
being sick in body. My executors are to pay all debts and charges, and may 
sell real and personal estate. All the rest of my estate I leave to my wife 
Martha and my children, Abigail, Rebecca, and Sarah, "and those which by 
God's Grace I may in the future get." I make my wife Martha, and my brothers, 
William Bockie and Frederick Roorback, executors. 

Dated January 14, 1766. Witnesses, Ann Vince [?], John Evouts, hatter, 
William Bockie, carpenter. Proved, November 14, 1766. 

Page 341.--In the name of God, Amen, March 9, 1765. I, PETER STYMETS, of New 
York, cartman, being weak in body. All my estate to be sold by my executors. 
I leave to my wife Mary one third of the proceeds, and one third to my son 
Casparus, to whom I also leave 20 shillings, in full bar to all claim as heir 
at law. All the rest I leave to my sons Frederick and Isaac, and to my three 
daughters, Abigail, Mary, and Rachel, when they are of age. I make my 
brothers, Christopher and Benjamin, executors. 
Witnesses, Jacob Van Voorhis, Abraham Messier, merchant, John Nath. Hutchins. 
Proved, November 12, 1766. 

Page 348.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN AREA, of New York, mariner, 
being sick. I leave to Catharine Embree, of New York, all household goods, 
"and my plain gold ring, and six silver spoons, and all my wearing apparells 
except my blue coat, which is for my negro Jack." I leave to George Willis my 
gun, pistols, cutlass, silver watch, and six spoons, and my stone gold ring, 
gold sleeve-buttons, shoe-buckles, and knee-buckles. My negro "Jack" is to be 
free, "and the Church Wardens and Governors of the Poor are to be secured 
from his support." I also leave to said George Willis $5, to distribute among 
such persons as he shall see fit. I leave to the Governors of the Charity 
School of Trinity Church, in New York, the house I now live in, for the 
remainder of the term, and all the rest of my personal property. I make 
George Willis, executor. 
Witnesses, Marmaduke Foster, James Ford, Charles Morse, Gent. Proved, 
November 15, 1766. 

Page 350.--In the name of God, Amen, July 22, 1766. I, DANIEL BORDET, of 
Boswick, in Kings County, being weak. My executors are to sell all personal 
estate and pay debts. I leave to my well-beloved wife Anetje, "in whom I am 
well pleased," the use of one of the best rooms in my house, and one half the 
kitchen, three cows and a horse, and pasture, and chaise; Also the privilege 
to sow or plant on 4 acres of the place I now live on, in any place on the 
south or west of the burying ground. I also leave her three negro women and a 
boy. I leave to Margarithe Devoo, daughter of John Devoo, a negro girl; To 
Daniel Van Cats, son of David Van Cats, a negro boy; To Daniel Bordet 
Molinaer, son of Abraham Molinaer, a negro boy; and to his daughter Anetje a 
negro boy; And to the heirs of my son Elijah a negro boy. My other negroes 
are to choose their masters, and not to be sold at public vendue. I leave to 
my three granddaughters, the daughters of Abraham Molinaer, viz., Elizabeth, 
Anetje, and Marya, all the rest of my personal estate. I also leave to my 
said three granddaughters, the children of my daughter Marya, wife of Abraham 
Molinaer, my house and land and woodland and meadow in Boswick, lying between 
William Brambos and Jeremias Remsen; and the meadow is joining upon the land 
of widow De Bevois; Also my woodland lying in the kills in New town, between 
John Cornell and Franshytons [?] land. My granddaughter Maria is to have the 
lot the house and barn stands on, joining to Jeremias Remsen. I leave to my 
niece, Mary May, daughter of my sister Catrina, one half acre of land. I 
order my executors to give to Daniel Bordet Molinaer, son of Abraham 
Molinaer, a good education. I leave to Daniel Van Cats, son of David, my loom 
and tackling. I leave to David Van Cats one half the place I now live on, 
with the house and barn, and one half the salt meadow. I leave to John Devoo 
the other half, and they are to pay $875. I leave to Elizabeth Molinaer 
$150, to be laid out in buildings. I leave to Jacob Bennet a negro boy. I 
make Volkert Volkertsen, Jeronimus Remsen, Theodorus Polhemus, and Abraham 
Schenck, executors. "My will that the small piece of land called in Dutch 
Krakheel Landtge, joining to Jacobus Calyer, is not to be accounted part of 
my land." I leave my wearing apparell to David Van Cats and Leendert May. 
Witnesses, Jan Liquier, Barent Conselye, Abraham Polhemus. Proved, November 
27, 1766. 

Dated March 1, 1748. Witnesses, John Bartow, Basil Bartow, John Stevenson. 
Proved, March 5, 1767. 

Page 399.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MAN, of New York, cooper, being 
sick. "My Body I commit to the Earth, to be decently interred at the 
discretion of my executors." I leave to my son Edward $3, in bar to his claim 
as heir at law. I leave to my wife Hannah the use of all my estate during her 
life or widowhood, and then to my children, Edward, Alletta, Abraham, and 
Mary. I make my wife, and my honored father, Edward Man, and my friend, 
Robert Benson, Esq., executors

Dated December 13, 1753. Witnesses, Alexander Wiley, Jacob Durye, Bartholemew 
Crannell. Proved, January 28, 1767. 

Page 401.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMIMA KOONS, of New York, wife of 
Leonard Koons, being weak and sick. "I having full power of making a will, 
given me by my husband, by a certain instrument dated July 30, 1766." All my 
debts to be paid by my executors, and they are to put $300 out at interest, 
and during the life of my husband the interest is to be applied to such uses 
as my executors shall see fit; "After his death, $100 are to be given to such 
persons as my executors may deem objects of charity." My executors shall put 
$200 at interest, to be paid to the children of my sister in Germany, whose 
maiden name was Mary Margaret Nyburyvein, and also to the children of my 
sister in Germany, whose maiden name was Anamana Nyburyvein, when the said 
children are of age. My will respecting my clothes and household furniture 
will be fully set forth in a certain writing bearing equal date with this. I 
make Dietrich Hier, John Jacob Stopel, and Philip Embury, executors. 

Page 416.--In the name of God, Amen. I, FRANCIS FOY, of New York, "breeches 
maker," December 4, 1751. I leave to my wife Abigail, during the time she 
remains my widow all my real and personal estate, for her better support, and 
for maintaining and bringing up my children. In case of my wife's marriage, 
she is to have the use of my house and lot in Montgomrie Ward, being the 
ground I bought of Jacobus Roosevelt, during her life, and then to my son 
John and daughter Mary. I make my wife, and my good friends, Benjamin Jarvis 
and Simon Johnson, executors. 
Witnesses, John Troup, Abraham Van Vleck, Benjamin Stymets. Proved, January 
23, 1755. 
Confirmed by Sir Henry Moore, Baronet, Governor, March 10, 1767. The widow, 
Abigail Foy, was then the wife of John Ute, "breeches maker," Benjamin Jarvis 
was dead, Simon Johnson resigned, and letters of administration were granted 
to James Robbins, joiner, who married the daughter, Mary Foy

Page 419.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES DE GRAW, of Brookland, in Kings 
County, "turner," being weak and sick. I leave to my daughter Katharine, 
"Which I had by my first wife, Anna Van Dyke, a large cupboard which now 
stands in my house, with curtains, sheets, and other clothes, and all that 
therein is, except in the drawer below;" Also a bed and a curtain-rod. All 
the rest of my estate I leave to my wife Anna, until my youngest child, 
Cornelia, is of age. And if my wife should marry, then all my estate to be 
sold and divided among my wife and all my children, Katharine, Mary, Anna, 
Ida, and Cornelia. I make my trusty friend, Johanes Jansen, and my brother, 
Isaac De Graw, executors. 

Dated January 25, 1767. Witnesses, Benjamin Waldron, Joseph De Groote, Robert 
Gilmore, shopkeeper. Proved, March 7, 1767. 

Page 421.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ANDREW MYER, of New York, cordwainer. 
I leave to my son Andrew 5 shillings, as a bar to all claim as heir at law. I 
leave to my wife Gertie all my real and personal estate, with full power to 
sell, and to divide among my children [not named] as she may think proper.
Dated September 8, 1746. Witnesses, Raelof Kierstede, Laurence Roome, William 
Roome. Proved, March 11, 1767, upon oath of Laurence Roome. The widow, Gertie 
Myer, was confirmed as executor. 

Page 423.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES MYER, of New York, baker. I 
leave to my mother, Gertie Myer, all my estate, and make her executor. 
Witnesses, Rem Remsen, John Nisbit, Jeromus Remsen, Jr. Proved, December 5, 
1766. 

Page 441.--In the name of God, Amen. I, BARENT BARHEIT, of New York, cartman, 
"being moved with the consideration of the Incertainty of this Mortal Life." 
I leave to my wife Rebecca, during her life, my dwelling-house and lots in 
New York, one of which I live in, fronting Beekmans street, another house 
adjoining, fronting on Beekmans street; "also a house and lot fronting on 
Huddlestone street, bounded on one side by the house in occupation of Mr. 
Wolf, and on the other side by the house in occupation of widow Flevebald;" 
Also a house and lot fronting Fair street, bounded on one side by the house 
in occupation of Mr. Wolf, and on the other side by the house in occupation 
of widow Flevebald. After her death, I leave the house where I live to my 
cousin, Andries Marselis; and the house fronting Huddlestone street to my 
nephew, Gerardus Barheit; and the house and lot fronting Fair street, to my 
nephew, Barent Barheit. "As to my two guns or muskets, I leave one to Johanes 
Van Hoosen, and the other to Andries Marselis." I leave all my wearing 
apparell to Johanes Van Hoosen when he is of age. I leave to Rebecca Van 
Woort my negro wench. All the rest of my personal estate, negroes, plate, 
money, and goods, I leave them to my wife Rebecca; and after her death I 
leave to Johanes Van Hoosen a negro boy; To my cousin, Cornelia Quackenbush, 
my two large silver spoons, marked B. C. K. I leave to Gertrude, Catharine, 
and Roles, children of my brother, Andries Barheit, and to Andrew Marcey, son 
of Margaret Marcey, daughter of my brother Andries, each $50 when they are of 
age. I make my wife, and my friends, Mr. Robert Morell, of New York, tallow 
chandler, and Mr. Peter Lott, baker, executors. 

Page 444.--In the name of God, Amen. I, LAMMERT SUYDAM, of Brookland, in 
Kings County, being very sick. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my 
wife Abigail the use of all my dwelling-house, barn, orchard, lands, and 
meadows, and the use of my personal estate, for her maintainance and that of 
my unmarried children, so long as she remains my widow. If she marries she is 
to have $200. I leave to my two sons, Hendrick and Jacobus Suydam, all my 
houses and lands, and they are to pay to my three daughters, Bennetye, 
Janettye, wife of Illegans [?] Cornell, and Ida, wife of Martin Schenck, each 
1/5 of $600. I leave to my sons Hendrick and Jacobus each $60, "to enable 
them to set out for housekeeping," and to each of them two horses and two 
cows; "also my gun and all my Trooper's furniture," and my wearing apparell. 
I leave to my son Jacobus a negro boy. I leave to my daughter Bennettye $50 
when married, "to enable her to set up her housekeeping;" Also my Dutch 
Bible, and a negro woman, and two boys and a girl. I leave to my three 
daughters each $25. All the rest I leave to my children, and to my son 
Hendrick $5 "for his first birthright." I make my wife, and my son Hendrick, 
and my brother, Hendrick Suydam, and my brother-in-law, Leffert Lefferts, 
executors. 

Dated November 10, 1766. Witnesses, John Lott, Samuel Gerritsen, Johanes 
Lott, Jr. Proved, March 30, 1767. 

Page 447.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN CREGIER, of New York, mariner, 
being weak in body. My executors are to sell my house and lot, and all real 
estate, at public vendue or private sale. I leave to my eldest son, Martin, 
$10. I leave to my daughter, Margaret Collins, the wearing apparell formerly 
of my wife. All the rest of my estate to my four children, Martin, Thomas, 
John, and Margaret Collins, and I make them executors. 

Dated May 11, 1761. Witnesses, James Carroll, Gerrit De Graw, Jr., Henry 
Peckwell, schoolmaster. Proved, March 31, 1767. 

Page 448.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JONATHAN LAURENCE, of New York, 
mariner, being in good health. I leave to my wife Mary one third of my farms 
lying at a place called Rahway, in New Jersey, now in occupation of one 
Pangman, and all the rest of my real estate. The other two thirds I leave to 
my daughter Margaret. If any child is hereafter born, it is to have one half 
of the two thirds. I make my brother, Richard Laurence, of Staten Island, 
shipwright, executor. 

Dated January 17, 1767. Witnesses, Mary Morse, Jacob Hallett, Charles Morse. 
Proved, April 1, 

Page 450.--In the name of God, Amen, this 17 of May, 1759. I, REM HEGEMAN, of 
Flatbush, in Kings County, being in good health. I order all debts paid. I 
leave to my son Evert "my klock, and 20 shillings for his Birthright as my 
oldest son and heir at law." I also leave him all my houses, lands, orchards, 
and meadows in Flatlands and Brookland; and he is to pay to my two daughters, 
and the children of my son, Rem Hegeman, deceased, $600 in six payments; that 
is to say, to my eldest daughter, Metye, wife of Adrian Cornell, "living in 
Bucks County" [Pennsylvania], $100; To my second daughter, Femmetye Hegeman, 
$100; To the children of my son Rem, late deceased, $100. All household 
goods I leave to my children and grandchildren. If any of my negro slaves 
desire to live with any of my children, they are to have them at a reasonable 
price. I make my son Evert, and my son-in-law, Adrian Cornell, and my 
daughter Femmetye, executors. 
Witnesses, Rem Vander Bilt, Jacob Lefferts, Johanis Waldron, farmer. Proved, 
April 6, 1767. 

Page 453.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS BARTON, of New York, mariner, 
considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life. I leave to my 
wife Margaret all my estate, real and personal, and the prize money that may 
become due to me from the brigantine privateer "Prince of Orange," Captain 
David Dickson, commander; and I make her executor. 

Dated November 13, 1756. Witnesses, Robert Dole, Elizabeth Will, Henry Will, 
pewterer. Proved

Dated January 12, 1766. Witnesses, Abraham Odell, Peter Lafarge, Thomas 
Allen. Proved, February 19, 1767. 

Page 406.--In the name of God, Amen. I, FRANCIS HENDRICKS, of New York, 
gunsmith, being of sound mind. After debts are paid, I leave the rest of my 
estate to my wife Geartje, and make her executor.

Dated in New York, January 1, 1767. Witnesses, Joseph Cowdrey, William 
Wallace, scrivener, James Ross. Signed "James Dallon." Proved, January 30, 
1767. [In the probate he is named "James Dillon."] 

Page 409.--In the name of God, Amen, September 6, 1762. I, CHRISTIGAN STOVER, 
of New York, gardener, being sick. I leave to my wife Anna one half of all my 
estate. I leave the other half to my daughter, Anna Stover, and make her 
executor. 

Page 359.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MORE, of New York, mariner, 
being in a low state of health. I leave to my son John a lot of land in the 
out ward, nigh Freshwater, with the buildings, after his mother's death. I 
leave to my son Henry my other lot, with the buildings, after his mother's 
death; "And my son John shall pay to Henry as much as his lot is worth more 
than Henry's." I leave to my daughter, Mary Williams, $5, and the same to my 
grandson, William Williams, and my granddaughter, Mary Williams. I leave to 
my wife Mary all my personal estate, and the use of all lands during 
widowhood. I make my wife, and Obadiah Wells, executors. 

Dated October 6, 1761. Witnesses, William Clarke, blockmaker, Charles Lugg, 
Elias Bonnell. Proved, December 5, 1766. 

Page 376.--In the name of God, Amen. I, HENRY CUYLER, of New York, merchant, 
being in good health. All debts and funeral charges to be paid. My executors 
are to make a true inventory of all my estate, and convert the whole into 
money within three months. My executors are to sell my dwelling-houses, 
storehouses, and lots in New York and elsewhere. I leave to my eldest son, 
Henry, $10 for his birthright. I also leave him $1,000. I leave to my son, 
Teleman Cuyler, $1,000; To my son John $1,000; To my daughter Anne, widow of 
Richard Langdon, $800; To my daughter Sarah, wife of Thomas Bayeux, $800, 
provided she gives up the bond by which I am bound to pay her $40 yearly for 
life; To my daughter Rachel, wife of John Hansen, $800, but the interest only 
is to be paid to her at the discretion of my executors; To my daughter 
Catharine, wife of Isaac Latouch, $200; To my daughter Elizabeth, widow of 
John M. Cleve, $800; To my granddaughter Hester, wife of Stephen De Lancey, 
$300; To my grandson, John Amory, $300 when of age. The rest of my estate I 
leave to all my children. And whereas all my executors are indebted to me, 
what they owe is to be considered part of their shares. I make my sons 
executors. 

Witnesses, Thomas Wickes, John Brush, miller, Platt Townsend. Proved, January 
8, 1767. The executors having resigned, letters of administration are granted 
to widow, Margaret Allen. 

Page 392.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN KENNEDY, of New York, trader, 
being of sound mind. I leave to my mother, Margaret Kennedy, and to my 
brother Thomas, one third of all my estate. The rest I leave to my brothers, 
James and William Kennedy. I make my uncle, James Kennedy, of McCresquin, 
County of Londonderry, Ireland, and my cousin, John Kennedy, of New York, 
trader, executors. 

Dated February 18, 1765. Witnesses, William Kennedy, James Gleen, trader, 
Robert Kennedy. Proved, January 17, 1767. 

Page 393.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS ROBERTSON, of New York, being 
sick. My executors are to sell my two silver candlesticks, snuffers, and 
snuff dish, and my large silver table-spoons, and silver forks, and two pair 
of gold buckles, gold clasp, two pair of stone buckles set in gold, and the 
money is to be used toward paying debts. My executors are to sell all my 
wearing apparell, and give the money to my mulatto boy, Joseph Moralla. I 
leave to Lewis Morris, son of Richard Morris, $300, to be put at interest 
till he is of age. I leave to my said boy, Joseph Moralla, $50, when he is of 
age. He is to be put to a trade, and be free when he is 21; "And I desire 
that Mr. Richard Morris will enter into security to perfect his freedom, as 
the Law requires." I leave to my friend, Robert Morris, $100. All the rest of 
my estate I leave to Mr. George Willson, of New York, wine merchant, and I 
make him executor. 
Dated July 25, 1766. Witnesses, John Brower, Thomas Eagles, Philip Burgin. 
Codicil.--I revoke the legacy left to George Willson. I leave to the Rector 
and Inhabitants of New York, in communion of the Church of England as by law 
established, all the rest of my estate, for the support of Trinity Church 
Charity School.

Page 399.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MAN, of New York, cooper, being 
sick. "My Body I commit to the Earth, to be decently interred at the 
discretion of my executors." I leave to my son Edward $3, in bar to his claim 
as heir at law. I leave to my wife Hannah the use of all my estate during her 
life or widowhood, and then to my children, Edward, Alletta, Abraham, and 
Mary. I make my wife, and my honored father, Edward Man, and my friend, 
Robert Benson, Esq., executors

Page 450.--In the name of God, Amen, this 17 of May, 1759. I, REM HEGEMAN, of 
Flatbush, in Kings County, being in good health. I order all debts paid. I 
leave to my son Evert "my klock, and 20 shillings for his Birthright as my 
oldest son and heir at law." I also leave him all my houses, lands, orchards, 
and meadows in Flatlands and Brookland; and he is to pay to my two daughters, 
and the children of my son, Rem Hegeman, deceased, $600 in six payments; that 
is to say, to my eldest daughter, Metye, wife of Adrian Cornell, "living in 
Bucks County" [Pennsylvania], $100; To my second daughter, Femmetye Hegeman, 
$100; To the children of my son Rem, late deceased, $100. All household 
goods I leave to my children and grandchildren. If any of my negro slaves 
desire to live with any of my children, they are to have them at a reasonable 
price. I make my son Evert, and my son-in-law, Adrian Cornell, and my 
daughter Femmetye, executors. 
Witnesses, Rem Vander Bilt, Jacob Lefferts, Johanis Waldron, farmer. Proved, 
April 6, 1767. 

Page 453.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS BARTON, of New York, mariner, 
considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life. I leave to my 
wife Margaret all my estate, real and personal, and the prize money that may 
become due to me from the brigantine privateer "Prince of Orange," Captain 
David Dickson, commander; and I make her executor. 
Dated November 13, 1756. Witnesses, Robert Dole, Elizabeth Will, Henry Will, 
pewterer. Proved, April 16, 1767. 

Page 454.--In the name of God, Amen, March 9, 1758. I, STEPHEN HOPKINS, of 
Crom Elbow Precinct, in Dutchess County, "not knowing the time of my 
departure, and being under sore bodily weakness." All debts which I owe in 
law or justice to be paid. I leave to my wife Jemima one third of my movable 
estate, and the use of one third of all lands, and house and buildings; also 
her firewood. Whereas I have given to my three eldest sons, Noah, Roswell, 
and Michel, each one pair of oxen, one horse, and two cows. I also give as 
much to my other four sons, Weight, Stephen, Benjamin, and Reuben. All the 
rest of my estate I leave to my said sons. I make my wife, and my son 
Roswell, executors. 
Witnesses, Ephraim Paine, Enoch Slossen, Elizabeth Lyman. Proved, February 
19, 1767, before Bartholemew Crannell. Elizabeth Lyman was then the wife of 
Nathaniel Pinney, of Amenia Precinct. 

Page 455.--In the name of God, Amen, November 1, 1766. "I, MINNE SCHENCK, of 
Hempstead Neck, in Queens County, make this will, desiring that all and every 
person herein concerned may be fully contented and satisfied, and raise no 
contention." I leave to my son, Martin Schenck, all my farm or plantation, 
with the woodland, and where I now live in the township of Hempstead, bounded 
north by highway that leads across the head of Cow Neck, east by William 
Smith and Robert Marvil, south by Samuel Denton and Roelof Schenck, and west 
by Roelof Schenck and Robert Michel; Also all my right on Hempstead Plains, 
and Hempstead undivided lands, and all my meadow at Jamaica South, and my two 
negro men and wench. Also my clock, and my large Dutch Bible, and my 
writing-desk, "and my Iron back plate," and my bed with all its furniture 
where I sleep, and all my horses, and one half of my other stock, and farming 
utensils; Also all that my other farm or plantation, with all the privileges, 
which I bought of John Pine, situate in Cow Neck in Hempstead; and he is to 
pay $800. I leave to my daughter Antie, wife of George Rapalye, $200; To my 
daughter Jannettie $200; To my daughter Maria $200; All these to be paid by 
my son Martin. I leave to my daughter Jannettie "my Bedstead in the Parlour, 
with all its furniture as it stands"; Also $25 more. I leave to my daughter 
Maria "one of my best Bedsteads, which stands in the back room," and $25 
more. My daughter Elizabeth, wife of Peter Onderdonk, and Antie, wife of 
George Rapalye, have already been paid by me the value of $300, and in order 
to do justice to my daughters Jannettie and Maria, I have given them each 
$300. I leave to my children all kitchen furniture. I make my son Martin, and 
my cousin, Jacobus Monfort, and my cousin [nephew], Martin Schenck, son of my 
brother Abraham Schenck, and Abraham Schenck, son of my brother Roelof, 
executors. 
Witnesses, Laurence Halstead, Jeremias Remsen, Simon Boerum. Proved, March 
23, 1767. 

Page 458.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS ROBINSON, of New York, being 
of sound mind. "My Burial is to be without Pomp, at the discretion of my wife 
and executors, who I doubt not will manage it with all requisite prudence." I 
order that my part of the brew house and grain, malt, and things in 
partnership with Caleb Laurence, and all the rest of my estate, real and 
personal, be sold at public vendue, and the proceeds paid to my wife and my 
two daughters, Elizabeth and Mary. I make my wife, and Robert Hartshorne, and 
Richard Lawrence, of Shreusbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, and Joseph 
Furman, of New York, merchant, executors, and I recommend my dear wife and 
children to their care. 

Dated May 14, 1757. Witnesses, Robert Norris, Henry Heder, Jonas Holmes. 

Page 472.--In the name of God, Amen, September 10, 1766. I, JACOB BERGEN, of 
Brookland, in Kings County, farmer. I leave all my estate, real and personal, 
in Brookland or Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, to my well-beloved wife Antie 
during her widowhood. After her marriage or death, I leave to my grandson, 
Rutgert Van Brunt, all the said lands, provided he pays $1,600. Out of this 
he is to pay to the executors of John Hallock $1,125, for the farm which I 
bought of them in Brookhaven, and $12 yearly to his mother, my daughter 
Sarah, now the wife of Thomas Roberson [Robinson]. I leave all that my 
messuage and tract of land in Brookhaven, which I bought of the executors of 
John Hallock, to my grandson, Jacob Van Brunt, provided he pays $725; And he 
is to pay $12 yearly to his mother, my daughter Sarah, now the wife of Thomas 
Robinson. I leave to my grandson, Thomas Robinson, $400 when of age. I leave 
to my granddaughter, Ann Robinson, $400 when 21. I leave to my granddaughter, 
Sarah Robinson, $400 when 21. I leave to my two grandsons, Rutgert and Jacob 
Van Brunt, the piece of woodland in Brookhaven which I bought of Thomas 
Robinson, lying between the lands of Joseph Davis and Noah Hallock. After the 
death or marriage of my wife, I leave all my personal estate to them. If any 
of my negro slaves of either sex shall not behave themselves well, or are 
disobedient to their mistress, the executors are to sell them. All the 
legacies mentioned are to be paid by my two sons. I make my wife, and my 
brother-in-law, Michael Bergen, and my cousin, John Van Horne, and my friend, 
Johanes Bergen, executors. 
Witnesses, Abraham Brower, William Brower, Jr., Simon Boerum. Proved, April 
25, 1767. 
[NOTE.--The daughter Sarah, who married Van Brunt, was left a young widow, 
and married Thomas Robinson, of Brookhaven, who was the ancestor of many 
descendants of the name now living in Brookhaven.

Page 475.--In the name of God, Amen, September 26, 1763. I, JOSIAH PATERSON, 
of New York, physician, being weak and sick. I leave to my children, John, 
Richard, Josiah, Abraham, Elizabeth, Ann, and Mary, a certain large tract of 
land lying in the Great Patent in Ulster County, it being part of Leonard 
Lusses right, and commonly known by the name of Lot No. 33, as by the map may 
appear; To be divided when the youngest is of age. My executors are to sell 
all the rest of real estate. I leave to my wife Catalina the use of all the 
rest of estate. I make my wife, and my brotherin-law, Abraham Lydecker, and 
my son John, and my daughter Elizabeth, executors. 

Witnesses, Johanes Quackenbos, John Archer, Helena Bant. Proved, April 28, 
1767. 

[NOTE.--The "Great Patent" is the Hardenberg Patent

Page 477.--I, PETER CHAMBERS, of New York, mariner. I leave to my beloved 
friend, John Lambert, of New York, merchant, all my estate, real and 
personal, and make him executor

Dated August 23, 1766. Witnesses, Richard Mackie, John Cornell, Thomas Evans, 
watchmaker. Proved, May 7, 1767. 

Page 490.--In the name of God, Amen. I, CATHARINA HOJER, of New York, widow. 
I leave to my granddaughter, Rickey Hojer, and to my son Peter, my largest 
diamond ring. I leave to my grandson, Andrew Dunscomb, son of Daniel 
Dunscomb, my other diamond ring. All the rest of my personal property to be 
sold by my executors, and the money used to pay debts, and a mortgage for 
$100, lying against the house and lot situate and adjoining the French 
Churchyard in New York. I leave the said house and lot to my son, Peter 
Hojer, for life, and then to be sold by my executors at public vendue, and 
the money to be put at interest, and one half to be paid to the children of 
Peter Hojer by his present wife Elizabeth, and one half to Daniel, Edward, 
and Andrew Dunscomb, sons of Daniel Dunscomb. I make my son Peter, and John 
Godfrey Miller, of New York, "leather breeches maker," and John Montanye, 
baker, executors. 

Dated June 26, 1764. Witnesses, Nathaniel McCoul, James Deas, Richard Morris. 
Proved, June 1, 1767.
NOTE.--This name is sometimes spelled "Hojer" and sometimes "Hoyer." The 
house and lot is now No. 64 Cedar street

Page 497.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN KELLY, of New York, do make this 
my last will and testament. I leave to my wife Mary all the plate and 
furniture I had with her, or that she brought to my house, and did heretofore 
belong to William Ellison, her former husband; Also 61 ounces of plate which 
I had in right of my said wife, and which was a part of the plate of her late 
husband, Dr. Thomas Braine. I also give her $30 for mourning and a mourning 
ring, and a negro girl and $1,000; "And I desire that she would reserve and 
keep what I give her in her own power during her life, so that she may have 
where-with all to live independent, with the right of dower that she has 
during her life in the house in the Montgomerie Ward, now in possession of 
Robert Cromelin." I leave to my daughter-in-law, Catharine Morris, $160, and 
to her son, Theophilus Morris, $25. I leave to my son-in-law, Richard 
Franses, $60, and I leave to his sons all my wearing apparell, and to his 
daughter Sarah $15, and to his daughter Margaret $20, and to his daughter 
Rachel $20, "and to his daughter, Catharine Throckmorton, $12, for a silver 
teapot." I leave to Elizabeth Willoughby, my wife's niece, $20; To Catharine 
Mergeson, $8. "I leave to the Rector and congregation of Trinity Church $15, 
to be applied toward clothing the poor free school children." I leave to the 
children of my brother, William Kelly, late of the Island of Barbadoes, $200. 
I leave to my wife's daughter, Elizabeth Cromelin, a good mourning ring. I 
leave to my daughter Rachel, widow of Adam Fisher, all that my dwelling-house 
and lot in Queen street, in the East Ward. I leave to Robert Cromelin, David 
Clarkson, and Augustus Van Cortlandt, Esq., $1,400, in trust for my 
granddaughter, Catharine Lodge, if she lives to be 21, the interest to be 
paid to my daughter Rachel for her. And whereas I have charged the estate of 
my son-in-law, Abraham Lodge, and for my extraordinary trouble the sum of 
$375, it is to be part of the $1,400. The rest of my personal estate I leave 
to my daughter Rachel, widow of Adam Fisher. "Lastly, as I have a good 
opinion of the fidelity and faithfulness of the abovenamed Trustees, I leave 
them $120." 

Dated May 22, 1765. Witnesses, Lambert Moore, Thomas Warner, Abraham Warner. 
Proved, June 12, 1767. 

Page 508.--Sir Henry Moore, Baronet, Captain-General and Governor. Whereas 
HENRY CULYER, of New York, merchant, in his will, appointed his four sons, 
Henry, John, Telamon, and Abraham, executors, and only two of them were 
confirmed, letters of administration are granted to the other sons, John and 
Abraham, June 16, 1767. 

Dated May 20, 1762. Witnesses, Samuel Van Vechten, Sylvester Salisbury, 
Abraham Salisbury. Proved in Albany, February 2, 1767, before John De 
Peyster, Surrogate. 

Page 514.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN KENNAN, of New York, "taylor." 
After all debts are paid, I leave to my son, Thomas Kennan, son to Jane 
Miliken, 1,000 acres of land in or near Kinackticut, in conjunction with 
Andrew Cunningham, now clerk to Judge Smith, Thomas Hiet, John Devan, James 
Ollifer, Mr. Augustus Coatlen, Mr. Kyssock, George Hopkins, "and so forth." 
If he dies without issue, then to my loving brothers and sisters, Robert, 
Thomas, Mary, and Jane Kennan. I leave to each of my apprentice boys, if they 
serve the remainder of their term with William Laughhead, $10 each. I leave 
to my friend, William Laughhead, all the rest of my estate, books. debts, 
furniture, and watch, "for his love and care of me during my sickness," and 
he is to take the deed and pay the expense of the said 1,000 acres of land 
for my son Thomas.

Dated April 6, 1767. Witnesses, Charles Montague, John Burke, innkeeper. 
Proved, June 24, 1767

Page 523.--In the name of God, Amen. I, SAMUEL STILLWELL, of New York, 
merchant, being in good health. After all debts are paid, I leave to my 
sister, Deborah Smith, the interest on $1,000 during her life, and then to 
her children, Margaret, Catharine, Mary, and Samuel Smith. All the rest of my 
estate to be divided into three parts, "in some decent and convenient time 
after my decease." I leave one third to my sister, Anne Devisme, and her 
daughter, Theodosia Bartow; one third to my sister, Elizabeth Wraxall; and 
one third to my sister, Lydia Watkins. I make my sisters, Ann Devisme and 
Elizabeth Wraxall, and my brother-in-law, Mr. John Watkins, executors. 

Dated September 4, 1762. Witnesses, Jonathan Holmes, Henry Van Vleeck, Thomas 
Bartow. Proved, November 7, 1766. Confirmed July 7, 1767. At this time 
Elizabeth Wraxall was Elizabeth Maunsell.

Page 524.--In the name of God, Amen. I, SIMEON SHURLOCK, Jr., at present of 
New York. I leave to John Keating, of New York, merchant, all my estate, 
after debts are paid, and make him executor. 

Dated June 14, 1765. Witnesses, William Weaver, David Phillips, Gilbert 
Barger. Proved, July 24, 1767.

Page 532.--In the name of God, Amen, this 6 day of September, 1766, I, 
VOLKERT VAN DENBERGH, in the Colony of Rensselaerwyck, being sickly. I order 
all debts to be paid. I leave to my son, Wynant Van Denbergh, "my gun which 
is now in my possession, as his birthright, being in lue of anything he might 
claim as his birthright." I leave to my son Burger all my goods and chattels 
except household stuff, which I give to my daughters, Mayeke, Valhie, 
Christantye, and Catharina. I leave to my son Burger my house and lot where I 
now dwell, in the Colony of Rensselaerwyck; and my daughter Mayeke shall have 
a free room in the house, with liberty of the yard, during her widowhood. I 
leave to my son Burger all my pasture land lying on the Foxes Creek, and also 
my brick yard and ground, as the same was given to me by my father's will, 
dated May 8, 1749. I leave to my son Wynant, and my daughters, Mayeke, 
Christantye, and Catharina, all my right and property at Claverack, in Albany 
County. I make my son Burger, and my son-in-law, Lewis Van Wort, executors. 

Witnesses, Walter Quackenbos, John J. Ouderkirk, carpenter, Johanes Grasbeck, 
blacksmith. Proved, July 16, 1767. 

Page 534.--In the name of God, Amen, October 29, 1765. I, PETER RUSHTON, of 
New York, mason, being in perfect mind. I leave to my wife Bethiah the use of 
all real and personal estate, house and lands, and make her executor. In case 
she marries, she is to have one third of the estate and $40, and the rest of 
my estate to my grandson, Peter Rushton Maverick. If he dies, then to my 
brothers and sisters; "and my brother John Rushton's son Peter is to have 
$10, for my name's sake"; "And my sister Elizabeth's daughter, Sarah 
Richards, is to have $10." 

Dated October 29, 1765. Witnesses, John Brower, Garret De Graw, Berne 
Newkirk. Proved, August 14, 1767.

Page 535.--In the name of God, Amen. I, PETER LE SHOUNG, of New York, 
shipwright. "I leave to my wife Mary all my estate, real and personal, and 
she jointly with my executors is to maintain my children, and whether she 
marry or not, including her own maintainance." I make Michael Houseworth, 
shopkeeper, and my wife, executors. 

Dated July 8, 1766. Signed "Pierre Rougont." 
Witnesses, Michael Houseworth, William Boyd, William Weyman, printer. Proved, 
August 14, 1767

Page 49.--In the name of God, Amen. I, BENJAMIN PAYNE, of New York, being 
sick and weak. I direct all just debts and funeral charges to be paid. My 
executors, with the consent of my wife, may sell my negro slaves. I leave to 
my daughters, Anne and Sarah, $200 each when married. I leave to my wife Anne 
$300. "And I declare that it was my intention to have given the said $300 to 
my son James, but finding him to be refractory and disobedient, I have given 
it to his mother, that she may, or may not, as she pleases, give it to him in 
case his future behavior shall render him worthy." "But I cannot help leaving 
this Testimony of affection even to a disobedient child, that in case he 
shall return to a dutiful behavior and becoming conduct in life, I request 
his mother to give him the said $300." I leave to my daughter Anne all that 
my dwelling-house and lot in Montgomerie Ward, where I now live, fronting 
Cherry street, and the lot of land thereto belonging, which extends down to 
Water street, Being about 16 feet in width, and being the westermost of my 
two adjoining houses and lots. I leave to my daughter Sarah the house and lot 
adjoining on the easterly side of the house and lot last mentioned, and which 
is also 16 feet wide, and fronts on Cherry street, and extends to Water 
street. I leave to my son Benjamin 1/2 of my water lot, lying opposite the 
above mentioned lots, and is to be the north half, fronting Water street, 
being 30 feet wide and 100 feet long. I leave to my son John the southermost 
half of said lot, to extend into the river 100 feet. I also leave to my son 
John my house and lot in Montgomerie Ward, fronting Beekmans Slip, and now in 
possession of William Butler. I leave to my son Benjamin my house and lot in 
Montgomerie Ward, fronting Water street, on what is commonly called Cannon's 
Dock, and now in possession of Arthur McNiel, and adjoins on the rear upon 
land of Capt. Isaac Sears, being about 23 feet wide. I leave to my son James 
all that my store house and lot wharf and water lot, fronting the above last 
mentioned lot, and extending from Water street 200 feet into the river, being 
the same breadth. My under aged children are not to have their shares till of 

age. My wife is to have the use of the same for the support of the children, 
and also the interest on the personal estate, and she is also to have $15 
yearly for life. The rest of my personal estate to my wife for life, and then 
to my children. I make my wife Anne, and my good friend, Edward Laight, 
executors. 

Dated July 8, 1767. Witnesses, William Bedlow, Robert Benson, Benjamin 
Kissam. Proved, September 30, 1767.

Page 52.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ABRAHAM DE PEYSTER, of the City of New 
York, being at present sick in body. I direct all my just debts to be paid. I 
leave to my wife Margaret all my houses, lands, and real and personal estate, 
to have and to hold every part thereof during the term of her natural life. 
After her decease, I leave all my estate to my seven children equally, 
namely, James, Frederick, Catharine, wife of John Livingston, Margaret, wife 
of William Axtell, Eva, Mary, wife of John Charlton, and Elizabeth, wife of 
Matthew Clarkson. I make my wife, and my two sons, and my sons-in-law, 
executors. 

Dated July 3, 1767. Witnesses, Richard Curson, merchant, Benjamin Kissam, 
James Desbrosses, Jr. 

Codicil.--Whereas I have made my will, dated July 3, 1767, and made my sons 
and sons-in-law executors. And whereas I am in doubt whether the making of 
such of them as are indebted to me my executors, would not operate as a 
Release of their respective debts, It is my will that all such debts be 
considered as assetts, and they shall be accountable for them. I leave to my 
son James my silver mounted gun and my silver hilted sword or Hanger. I leave 
to my son Frederick any one of my other swords he shall choose, and the 
remainder of my arms of all kinds to my said two sons.
 
Dated September 10, 1767. Witnesses, James Desbrosses, Jr., John Jay. Proved, 
October 6, 1767. 

[NOTE.--Abraham De Peyster was one of the most distinguished men of his time, 
and was Mayor of New York, 1692-1695. His mansion stood on the south side of 
Pearl street, a little east of Pine street. He owned nearly half of the north 
side of Wall street, and a large lot on the east side of William street, 
extending from Wall to Pine street, was known as "De Peyster's Great Garden." 
He died September 17, 1767, in the 74 year of his age, and was buried in a 
vault in Trinity Church.

Page 55.--In the name of God, Amen. I, GERTYE COLE, widow of Henry Cole, late 
of New York, being in perfect health. I leave to Peter Waldron, Jr., son of 
Peter Waldron, of Harlem, where I now live, $100, "and my silver Tankard 
which holds only one quart." I leave to Cornelius Waldron, son of said Peter 
Waldron, $75. I leave to John, son of said Peter Waldron, $75, to be put at 
interest till he is of age. I leave to Effie, wife of Cornelius Cregier, of 
New York, schoolmaster, $200. I leave to Gertye, the oldest child of said 
Cornelius Cregier, $50, when married or of age. I also leave her my new bed 
and curtains, sheets, and silver Tea pot. I leave to Francis Brads, son of 
Francis Brads, late of New York, baker, $25, when of age. I leave to Hannah, 
wife of Benjamin Quereaw, house carpenter, "my silver Tankard which holds 3 
pints." All the rest of my clothes and linnen I leave to Elizabeth, wife of 
Peter Waldron, Sr., and Effie, wife of Cornelius Cregier. Of all the rest of 
my estate, I leave 1/2 to the three children of Peter Waldron, Sr., and 1/2 
to all the children of Cornelius Cregier. I make Peter Waldron and Cornelius 
Cregier, executors. 

Page 104.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MYER, of New York, in the Out 
Ward, in Harlem Division, October 30, 1767. I leave to my only son Adolph $5, 
as heir at law. I leave to my wife Antye the use of all my estate, for the 
support of her and my underaged children, so long as she remains my widow, 
and then to my children, Adolph, Catharine, and Marika. My executors are to 
make a division with my brother, Adolph Myer, of all the lands left by our 
father, Adolph Myer. I make my two brothers-in-law, Johanes Sickles and 
Benjamin Vandewater, executors. 
Witnesses, Johanes Myer, John Low, Laurence Myer. Proved, November 13, 1767. 

Page 106.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ROBERT HACKETT, of New York, mariner. 
After all debts are paid, I leave to my friend, Richard Pettit, of New York, 
all my estate, and make him executor. 
Dated May 24, 1757. Witnesses, James Carter, Thomas Pettit, shopkeeper, 
Ebenezer Franklin. Proved, November 16, 1767. 

Page 107.--In the name of God, Amen. I, WILLIAM CAMPBELL, of New York, 
mariner. After all debts are paid, I leave to Ronald McDougal, of New York, 
all my prize money that is due to me from the Sloop "Tyger," and all my 
personal estate, and make him executor. 
Dated February 15, 1754. Witnesses, Robert Carr, bricklayer, Alexander 
McDougall, Mary Hamilton. Proved, November 17, 1767. Ronald McDougal was then 
dead, and by his will had made Alexander McDougall, merchant, his executor, 
and he is confirmed as the executor of the above will. 

Page 109.--In the name of God, Amen, October 17, 1767. I, JOHN STEVENS, 
mariner, belonging to his Majesty's Ship "Coventry," being very sick. I leave 
to my loving friend, Matthew Connolly, all lands and tenements, and prize 
money, and personal property, and make him executor. 
Witnesses, John Riddell, John Jackson, Benjamin Bell. Proved, November 23, 
1767. 

Page 113.--In the name of God, Amen, November 4, 1767. I, JOSEPH FOSTER, of 
Southampton, in Suffolk County, weaver, "being sick and weak in body, but of 
perfect mind, Thanks be to God." I leave to my wife Hannah the free and 
uninterrupted enjoyment of my house and home lot, and all other lands and 
meadows, during the time she remains my widow. I leave to my daughters, 
Abigail Culver, Hannah Demmon, and Eunice Demmon, 5s. each. I leave to my 
daughters, Damaris and Mary Foster, the sum of $10 apiece, of good and lawful 
money of New York, and they are to have the privilege of living in my house 
while unmarried. I leave to my daughter, Prudence Foster, my house and home 
lot, and all my real estate and rights of Commonage, and I make my wife and 
my daughter Prudence, executors. 
Witnesses, Jesse Culver, Edward Culver, Obadiah Johnes. Proved, November 25, 
1767, before Maltby Gelston, Surrogate. 
[NOTE.--The homestead of Joseph Foster is the present homestead of Henry 
Enstine, on the north side of Hill street, about a mile west of Southampton 
village. It was sold by Prudence Foster to John Reeves, July 12, 1783. It was 
afterward owned by Thomas Reeves, from whom it descended to the present owner.

Page 115.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ALICE RATSEY, of New York, single 
woman, "being at present weak and indisposed." I leave to my sister 
Elizabeth, wife of Peter Goelet, merchant, one half of all my estate, real 
and personal. And I leave the other half to the said Peter Goelet, for the 
use of my sister Hester, wife of William Weyman, of New York, printer, and 
her children, during the life of said William Weyman, and after his death, to 
her and her heirs and assigns. But if he survives her, then the same is to go 
to her children. I make Peter Goelet executor, with power to sell all estate. 
Dated November 10, 1767. Witnesses, Hester Van Deursen, Abraham Van Deursen, 
tallow chandler, Abraham Varrick. Proved, December 4, 1767. 

Page 117.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN HENRY TEUSCHBEIN, of New York, 
"Doctor." After all debts and funeral charges are paid, I leave to my wife 
Sophia all my estate, and I ordain her executor. 
Dated November 8, 1764. Witnesses, John Smith, John Pitts, Henry Boshort, 
joiner. Proved, December 5, 1767. 

Page 118.--In the name of God, Amen, November 19, 1767. I, JAMES HAMILTON, of 
Brookland, in Kings County, "Surgeon," being weak in body. I leave to my well 
beloved friend, Isaac Sebring, of Brookland, all my personal estate, and make 
him executor. 
witnesses, Fernandus Suydam, William Boerum, Simon Boerum. Proved, December 
5, 1767. 

Page 540.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ROBERT RATSEY, of New York. I leave 
to my beloved sister, Alice Ratsey, all my estate, and make her executor. 

Dated January 8, 1766. Witnesses, Abraham Van Deursen, William Weyman, 
Benjamin McVeaugh. Proved, August 19, 1767. 

Page 542.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES WALKER, of New York, being of 
sound mind. I leave to my loving friend, William Scott, all my share of 
prizes that may be taken by the schooner "Harlequin," under the command of 
Capt. James Wright; and all the rest of my estate, and I make him executor. 
July 17, 1762. 
Page 6.--In the name of God, Amen. I, RICHARD BYDDER, of New York, Gent., 
being weak and sick. I desire to be decently buried, at discretion of my 
executors, and all debts to be paid. I leave all household furniture of every 
description to my wife Syntichie. I leave to my nephew, Daniel Bydder, all my 
wearing apparell, and my watch, sword, gun, and pistols. I leave to my 
executors all my dwelling-houses, messuages, and tenements, and lots of land, 
and all real estate, to sell the same. The proceeds and rest of personal 
estate I leave as follows: To my executors $10 for their trouble; To my 
nephew, Daniel Bydder, $100; To my grandson, David Calister, $50. Of all the 
rest, I leave 1/3 to my wife, and the other 2/3 to be divided into four 
parts, 1/4 to my brother, Robert Bydder, if living, and if not, to his 
children, 1/4 to my sister, Rachel Grove, or her children, 1/4 to my sister, 
Ann Burt, or her children, and 1/4 to the children of my late sister, Mary 
Smith. I make my wife, and nephew, Daniel Bydder, and my friend, Mr. William 
Weaver, executors. 

Dated May 29, 1767. Witnesses, Roger Richards, John Durye, Jr., James Emott. 
Proved, September 8, 1767, before John French

Page 21.--In the name of God, Amen. I, WILLIAM ROBINSON, of New York, 
mariner, being sound of mind. and considering the uncertainty of life. After 
payment of debts, I leave to my beloved friend, Daniel Beane, of New York, 
mariner, all my estate, real and personal, and make him executor. 
Dated the 3 day of (???), 1766. Witnesses, Michael Lawerer, Hutson Goff, 
bricklayer. Proved, September 18, 1767. 
Page 25.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DANIEL BONNETT, of New York, tanner. I 
leave to my son David, over above what I shall give him, $5, in full bar to 
all claim as heir at law. Also $100, and my silver tankard, now in use. Also 
my horse, "as an acknowledgement of his great duty and affection to me." I 
leave to my daughter Elinor $70, to make her upon an equality with her sister 
Jane, to whom I have given the same sum. I leave to my son Daniel all that my 
messuage or dwelling-house and lot in Montgomerie Ward, in New York, in a 
certain street known by the name of Frankfort street, and which is now in the 
tenure of Jacob Gardiner. I also leave him all those my 5 lots of ground 
known by the name of my Tan Yards, in Montgomerie Ward, and he is to allow 
his two sisters, Elinor and Jane, $250. All the rest of my estate I leave to 
my three children, Daniel, Jane, and Elinor. I make my son Daniel, and my 
son-in-law, Peter Ryker, and my good friend, Edward Laight, of New York, 
currier, executors. 
Dated August 21, 1767. Witnesses, Benjamin Helme, Esq., John Aymor, David 
Grim. Proved, September 23, 1767. 

Page 29.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN GEORGE Cook, of New York, 
Innholder, "being in a low state and declining disposition of body." I leave 
to my eldest son George, over and above his equal share, "an eight shilling 
piece of silver, and my silver shoe buckles." I leave to my wife Elizabeth 
1/3 of all my estate for life, also my negro slave "Silva." And after my 
wife's death, the said slave is to be sold, and the money paid to my 
children. All the rest of my estate I leave to my children, George, 
Catharine, John, Elizabeth, Mary, "and the child that my wife may be now 
pregnant with." I make my wife, and Mr. Jacob Remson, merchant, and Mr. 
Francis Sylvester, cooper, executors

Page 44.--"Know all men that I, JOHN MIDDAGH, of Brookland, in Kings County, 
being this 14 of December, 1762, far advanced in years, and calling to mind 
the uncertainty of this transitory life, am willing to set my house in order, 
before my final change doth come, do make this my last will and Testament." I 
order all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Joanna the rents and profits 
of my houses, buildings, and lands, where I now dwell, while she remains my 
widow. But she is to permit my son Garrett to dwell in one of my houses, and 
he is to assist his mother in her livelihood. I also leave to my wife 2 good 
feather beds and bedding, and my looking glass, cupboard, and the best of my 
tables, and one of my best chests, and 2 pots, 6 good chairs, and my Great 
Chair, and pewter and iron vessels, and tramels, tongs, fire shovel, and hand 
irons, one horse and 2 cows. I leave to my son Jacobus "a small lot of land 
called the Bean Garden, near my house, joining to Israel Horsefield's land," 
to be 100 feet on Israel Horsefield's land, and then running east by the 
narrow lane 100 feet, being 100 feet square. I also leave him $200. I leave 
to my son John the lot west of my house, and whereon his shop standeth. Also 
$100. I leave to my son Isaac the lot of ground between my dwelling-house and 
my son Garrett's land, extending from the main road, southwest near to my 
barn. I also leave him $100. I leave to my daughter, Mary Hicks, $200. To my 
daughter, Catharine Middagh, $500. I leave to my wife a lot of land which I 
have against Israel Horsefield, 60 feet wide, joining to the water side, and 
115 feet in length, easterly, to be at her disposal; but if she should not 
sell it or will it amongst my children, then at her decease, I leave it to 
all my children. I leave to my son Garrett all the remainder of my lands, 
houses, and improvements, and he shall pay all legacies. If any of my sons 
choose to have $500, instead of the lots left to them, then they are to have 
it, and the lots are to go to my son Garrett, and he is to pay the $500. I 
make my wife, and my loving friends, John Rapalye and John Griggs, of 
Brookland, executors, and they are to be reasonably paid. 
Witnesses, Benjamin Everitt, Johanes De Bevois, Samuel Willis. Proved, 
September 29, 1767

Page 61.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN MELICK, of New York, "Tanner and 
Currier," being sick. "Whereas there is a Lutheran Church built on a piece of 
ground in the County of Hunterdon, in the East Division of New Jersey, which 
ground is in the possession of said Church, and belongs to me and my brother 
Teunis jointly. And whereas by Deeds of Partition, this day executed between 
us, of a large tract of land, I have vested the said Church ground in my 
brother in fee. It is my request that he convey the same to the said Lutheran 
Church and Congregation." I leave to my son John $50, when of age. To my wife 
Christina $50. I leave to my wife the rents and income of all my estate, for 
support of the family, till my son is of age. My executors are to sell all my 
real estate "for the most it will fetch," and the money to my wife and 
children, Mary, John, Elizabeth, Catharine, Margaret, and Sarah, when of age. 
I make my brother, Teunis Melick, of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and Henry 
Miller, of the same place, and Peter Grim, of New York, executors. 

Dated September 26, 1767. Witnesses, Benjamin Kissam, Henry W. Vandewater, 
John Milledoler, Craig Muller. Proved, October 15, 1767. 

Page 77.--In the name of God, Amen, July 15, 1743. I, JOHN RIVEN, of New 
York, mariner, being in good health. I leave to my wife Mary all my estate. 
Witnesses, Dirck Ten Eyck, Mary Vanderscheue. 
Proved, November 2, 1767, upon oath of Le Chevalier Deane, mariner, who 
deposes that he was well acquainted with John Riven for many years, and has 
been several voyages to sea with him, and was well acquainted with his hand 
writing, and the will is in his hand writing. Letters of Administration are 
granted to Mary Riven. 
NOTE.--In the New York Gazette the following notice: "Capt. John Riven, who 
was to have gone to Sea in a few days, was struck with a dead Palsy, and died 
the same Day," May 10, 1767.

Page 80.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN PROVOOST, of New York, merchant, 
being at present weak in body. I leave to my wife, Eve Provoost, $500, and 
$100 yearly during her widowhood, and all my beds and furniture, "and the use 
of a negro wench to attend and wait on her." I leave to my eldest son Samuel 
$400, and also my farm or Plantation on the Island of Manhattan, along the 
East River, between the land of De Voor and Hurst, with all the buildings. 
All the rest of my estate I leave to my children, Samuel, John, Daniel, and 
Catharine, when of age, and they are to be brought up and educated out of the 
estate. I make my wife Eve, and my son Samuel, and his wife Mary, and Philip 
Van Brugh Livingston, executors. 
Dated September 23, 1767. Witnesses, John Ogilvie, William Lupton, William 
Farquhar. Proved, November 3, 1767. 
[NOTE.--The New York Gazette contained the following notice: "Mr. John 
Provoost, merchant, died about 7 o'clock last Thursday evening (Sept. 24, 
1767), in the 55th year of his age." 

"The same day, and about the same hour, his sister, Mrs. Mary Livingston, 
wife of Philip Van Brugh Livingston, in her 48th year. Their Remains were 
decently interred in the Family Vault in Trinity Church, Saturday evening 
last." 

Page 87.--In the name of God, Amen, March 21, 1763. I, SAMUEL LEGG, of New 
York, house carpenter, being sick. I leave to my wife Elizabeth all my 
household goods. To my eldest son Henry $5; To my youngest son Samuel $5; To 
my eldest daughter Sarah $5; To my second daughter Elee [or Etee?] $5; To my 
youngest daughter Phebe $5. All my real estate is to be sold by my executors, 
and the money used for maintainance of my wife and children. My daughter 
Elizabeth is to be supported till married, and then all the money is to be 
paid to my sons Henry and Samuel. I make my son Henry, and my son-in-law, 
Jacob Lovebery, executors. 
Witnesses, Philip Pelton, carpenter, William Ogilvie, John Woods, Esq. 
Proved, April 11, 1763, before Edward Smith. Confirmed by Gov. Robert 
Monckton, April 11, 1763.

Page 98.--In the name of God, Amen. I, CLAUDY FOURNIE, of New York, gardener, 
being sick. I leave to my wife Magdalena all my whole estate, with full power 
to sell, and out of whatever of my estate shall remain after her death, I 
leave to my son Christopher 20 shillings, and all the rest to my four 
children, John, Andrew, Sophia, and Nelly. I make my wife, and Jacob Sharpe, 
baker, executors. 

Dated October 29, 1764. Witnesses, John Albert Weygand, "minister of the 
Gospel," Andrew Hubner, Johan Michel Weber. Proved, November 3, 1767. 
Magdalena Fournie was then Magdalena Wolfe. 

Page 100.--In the name of God, Amen. I, RICHARD TEN EYCK, of New York, 
cordwainer, this 17 of September, 1745, being sick in body. I leave to my 
wife all household goods and personal estate, "none excepted." Also the use 
of all my real estate during her widowhood, and after her death, to all my 
children, "without any distinction of sex or condition." My executors are to 
sell all my real estate out of New York, for the support of my wife and 
children. I make my wife, and my father-in-law, William Roome, and my uncle, 
Abraham Ten Eyck, executors. Signed "Dirck Ten Eyck." 
Witnesses, John Riven, Cornelius Quick, John Kerfbyle. Proved, November 4, 
1767, upon oath of Hester Elsworth and Sarah Bussing, who depose that they 
saw the testator sign the will. 

Page 102.--In the name of God, Amen. I, BENJAMIN WATERS. "I Commit my Soul to 
my Creator and my Body to the Earth." I leave to my wife Sarah 1/2 of my real 
estate during her widowhood, and then to my son Oliver. The other half to my 
son Oliver, and he is to pay $75 to my son Israel. All my personal estate, 
except my negro slave, I leave to my three children, Israel, Mary, and 
Elizabeth. My negro Frank is to choose which of my children he will live 
with. I make my wife, and my son Oliver, executors. 

Dated October 19, 1767. Witnesses, Talman Waters, Lewis Morris, Richard 
Morris. Proved in New York, November 11, 1767. 

Page 132.--In the name of God, Amen. I, CATHARINE BRATT, of New York, June 
15, 1765. I leave to my niece Deborah, wife of Jeremiah Wool, all my 
household goods, furniture, and kitchen stuff, none excepted. My executors 
are to sell all real estate. I leave to the three children of my brother, 
Frans Bratt, viz., Vroughtie, Deborah, and John, one fourth of the money, but 
if they die without issue, then to my brother Isaac and his children. I leave 
to two sons of my sister Susanah, wife of Laurence Wessels [not named] one 
quarter of the same, and one quarter to my niece Deborah, wife of Jeremiah 
Wool. I make Laurence Wessels, Jr., Jeremiah Wool, and William Heyer, 
executors. 
Witnesses, Francis Wessels, Moses Taylor, Cornelius Heyer. Proved, December 
24, 1767. 

Page 139.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES DODGE, of New York, mariner, 
being of sound mind. After all debts are paid, I leave to my friend, Edward 
Kelly, all my estate, and make him executor. 

November 28, 1765. Witnesses, William Camble, John Brown, Arche Macam. 
Proved, upon oath of James Kelly, January 6, 1768. 
Page 140.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN BASS, of the Out Ward of New 
York, farmer, being in good health. I leave to my wife Marithe the use of all 
my estate during her widowhood, also my negro wench "Jinn." After the death 
of my wife, I leave all my lands and real estate in the Out Ward to my 
daughter Annettie, wife of Johanes Hardenbrook, of New York. If my negro 
wench "Jinn" outlives my wife, my executors are to pay her $10, in 
consideration of her faithful service, and she may choose a master for 
herself, and my negro boy "Henry" is to have the same privilege. I leave all 
the rest to my said daughter, and to my grandchildren, Sarah, Marytie, and 
Elsie, the children of my son, John Bass, deceased. If the provision made for 
my wife is not sufficient for her comfortable and decent support, my heirs 
are to pay her $20 yearly. I make my son-in-law, Johanes Hardenbrook, and 
Matthias Buys, of the Out Ward, executors. 

Page 144.--In the name of God, Amen, May 22, 1761. I, JACOBUS DEBEAVOIS, of 
Brookland, in Kings County, being in perfect health. All debts to be paid. I 
leave to my wife Sarah the use of all estate during the time that she remains 
my widow, and she may sell with advice of my executors. I leave to my 
granddaughter Engeltie, wife of Isaac De Graw, $100. I leave to Rebecca, the 
girl who used to live with me, and is now the wife of Edward Barley, $25. I 
leave to my son George all my estate, real and personal, after the death of 
my wife, and he is to pay the legacies. I make my wife, and my son George, 
and my brother-in-law, Martin Ryerse, executors. 
Witnesses, John Talman, Barent Jansen, Peter Talman. Proved, August 25, 1767. 

In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH BUCKLAND, of New York, Pilot, being of 
sound mind. I leave to my wife Elizabeth all my real and personal estate, and 
my wearing apparell, and make her executor. 
April 3, 1767. Witnesses, William Paulding, William Funderson, pilot. Proved, 
January 20, 1768. 

Page 151.--In the name of God, Amen. I, SAMUEL BERRY, of New York, carpenter. 
I leave to my son Walter $10, as his birth right. To my wife Jacamintie $28 
yearly during her life. To my daughter Mary, wife of Patrick Hackett, $20 
yearly. I leave to my son Walter 1/2 of the rest, and the other half to the 
children of my daughter Mary, wife of Patrick Hackett, "to them that are now 
borned and to them that shall be borned hereafter, be they mail or femail." I 
make my son Walter and Nicholas Carmer, executors. 
Dated January 24, 1766. Witnesses, John Rousby, cabinet maker, Mary Carmer, 
Laurence Wessels. Proved, January 20, 1768. 

Page 161.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ANN ELIZABETH SCHUYLER, of New York, 
widow of John Schuyler, merchant, being at present in health. After all debts 
are paid, I leave to my grandson, Samuel Schuyler, the only son of my son, 
Brandt Schuyler, lately deceased, all that my lands that are a part of the 
tract of land called Wawayanda. I leave to my granddaughter, Ann Elizabeth 
Schuyler, all my wearing apparell. I leave to each of my executors $25. All 
the rest I leave to my 4 grandchildren, Johanah, wife of William Lupton, 
Catharine, wife of Cornelius Switse, Samuel Schuyler, and Ann Elizabeth 
Schuyler. I make my nephews, Abraham Lott and Richard Morris, executors. 
Dated January 21, 1766. Witnesses, Abraham Van Deursen, John Van Cortlandt, 
John Clopper. Proved, February 13, 1768. 

Page 164.--In the name of God, Amen. I, MARY DOBBINS, relict of Anthony 
Dobbins, Innholder, of New York, being of sound mind. I leave to my only son, 
William Dobbins, all of my estate, but if he dies without issue, then I leave 
one half to my brothers, Charles, Thomas, and James Gardener, and the other 
half in Trust to Rev. John Rodgers, Peter Van Brugh Livingston, and Peter 
Robert Livingston, Esq., for the benefit of the Presbyterian Society in New 
York. I make Alexander Stewart, John Robinson, William McKinley, and 
Nathaniel McKinley, executors. 

Dated February 5, 1768. Witnesses, William Ferris, Charles Gardener, Thomas 
Gardener. Proved, February 16, 1768. 

Page 217.--In the name of God, Amen. I, CHARLES COLWELL, of New York, 
mariner. I leave to my loving friend, James Forbes, all my estate, and 
especially what wages may be due to me on board the Schooner "Africa," Capt. 
Tolme, commander, and I make him executor. 

Witnesses, John Jans Roseboom, Adam Yates, Johanes Spoor. Proved, July 13, 
1752, before Myndert Schuyler. Confirmed, May 3, 1768. 
Page 256.--In the name of God, Amen. I, BERNHARD GANNS, of New York, 
innholder, being sick. I leave to my wife, Ann Catharine Ganns, 1/3 of all my 
estate and household goods, and $100. I leave to my son Bernhard 20 
shillings, as his birth right. I leave to my daughter, Rosina Ganns, 1/2 of 
my estate. I leave to my grandchild, named Barbara Christy, $18. I make my 
true and beloved friend, John Baltus Disch [Dash], and John Smith, executors. 
Witnesses, John Baltus Dash, John Smith, Jacob Apple, cartman. My wife is to 
have the management of all till my children are of age, and the executors are 
to take it in their care. "I acknowledge that no other will shall be made by 
me, or any other from this date, and not to be opened till my decease, on any 
account whatsoever." "Witness my hand and seal, Barnhard Gantsen." [Not 
dated.] Proved, May 9, 1768.

Page 284.--In the name of God, Amen. April 19, 1766. I, THOMAS MILLER, being 
sick in body. I direct all debts to be paid. "In the next place, I give to my 
wife all my buildings and lands to improve so long as she shall remain my 
widow," except such as I order sold. My will is that my son Thomas, when he 
arrives to the age of 21, and if he shall be judged to be Compos Mentis, 
shall have 2/3 of my lands and 1/2 of my buildings, but if he die, then to 
his sisters. I leave to my wife all household goods, "and my old mare," and a 
cow. I leave to my two married daughters 20 shillings each. I leave to my 4 
youngest daughters 20 shillings each, and the rest of my movable estate. My 
executors are to sell 2 1/2 acres of my meadow upon the north side joining to 
James Hand, and 5 acres of land at the south end of my home lot. I make my 
friends, Job Pierson and Daniel Leek, and my wife Hannah, executors. 
Witnesses, Enos Talmadge, William Loper, James Hand. Proved, January 12, 
1768, before Maltby Gelston, Surrogate. 

Witnesses, James Ryan, Timothy Owen, James Carpenter. Proved, November 10, 
1767. 
Page 290.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS BRAINE, now residing in New 
York, Gentleman, "being weak in body, and apprehending that my Dissolution is 
approaching." "The Charges attending my funeral and also what sums of money I 
am justly indebted shall be paid." All the rest of my estate I leave to my 
seven children, Mary, wife of John Hylton, Nanny, wife of Gilbert Comes, 
Mildred, Thomas, Daniel, Judith, and Samuel, and to my granddaughter Mary, 
daughter of Capt. Jacob Banks, and my daughter Sarah, deceased, "Excepting 
what allowance the Laws of this Province shall make for my wife in case she 
survives me." I make Jacob Banks, of New York, executor. 

Page 301.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS WILLETT, of New York, 
merchant, "being speedily about to depart beyond Sea." My executors are to 
sell all my estate and pay all debts. Of the remainder I leave 1/3 to my wife 
Elizabeth. I leave to my son, John Willett, $50. All the rest I leave to my 
son John and his sisters [not named]. I make my wife and my son John, and my 
sons-in-law, Christopher Billop and Thomas Miller, and my friend, Joseph 
Royall, executors. 

Dated December 26, 1766. Witnesses, George Ludlow, James A. Stewart, John 
Vanderbilt. Proved, June 16, 1768. 

Page 313.--In the name of God, Amen. I, PETER VAN DEURSEN, of New York, 
Tallow chandler. I charge my whole estate with the payment of debts and 
funeral charges. I leave to my wife Mary all my household furniture. "I leave 
to my eldest son Peter my silver hilted sword, in bar of anything he may 
pretend to claim as heir at law." I leave all the rest to my wife so long as 
she continues my widow, in order to support herself and bring up my children, 
and she has power to sell my negro slaves. If she marries, I direct all my 
estate to be sold at public or private sale, as my executors may think fit. 
>From the proceeds, I leave to my wife $200, and the rest to my children, 
Lucretia, wife of Robert Watts, Peter, Mary, Ann, Hester, William, and my 
daughter Eddy [Edith?], to be paid when my youngest child is of age. If any 
of my children marry, they are to have $50 on the day of their marriage. I 
make my wife executor. 
Dated October 16, 1762. Witnesses, James Van Varck, Gabriel H. Ludlow, Joseph 
Hildreth, Gent. Proved, June 1, 1768.

Page 315.--In the name of God, Amen. I, MATTHEW GIBSON, of New York, Ship 
chandler. "I desire to be buried in the Old English Church yard." I leave to 
my wife Ann all my household furniture, and all my outstanding bonds and 
debts, to support my young children, during her life. I leave to my eldest 
son William my silver watch. I leave to my sons Thomas and John $60 each. I 
make Samuel Achmuty, Peter Goodman, and James Jones, executors. 
Dated March 28, 1768. Witnesses, Joshua Tomason, Peter Shackerly, James 
Gibson. Proved, June 28, 1768. 

Page 165.--In the name of God, Amen, June 7, 1758. I, STEVEN SCHENCK, of 
Flatlands, in Kings County, farmer, being sick. I leave to my wife her 
support, and house room to live in, and one half of the income of my farm, 
during the time she remains my widow. I leave to my son John $25, for his 
birth right. I also leave him $200. To my son Nicholas $200. I leave to my 
son John all my farm or plantation, houses, and orchards, as now in his 
possession at Oyster Bay, in Queens County. And he shall pay $200. I leave to 
my son Nicholas all my lands, meadows, and buildings at a place called 
Canaristy [Canarsie], in Flatlands, with all houses and buildings. And he 
shall pay $1,000, in four annual payments. If any of my unmarried daughters 
should be married, they shall have an outset, as my other daughters have had. 
I leave all the rest of my estate to my 9 children, John, Nicholas, 
Jannettie, wife of Folkert Spragg, Sara, wife of Abraham Emmans, Antie, wife 
of Abraham Duryee, Willempthe, wife of Petrus Amerman, Neeltie, Margarite, 
and Marya. My son John is to have his share first, and I make him and my son 
Nicholas, executors. 
Witnesses, Peter Wyckoff, Johanes Lott, Peter Stryker. Proved, February 25, 
1768. 

Page 168.--In the name of God, Amen. I, CATHARINE VAN VLECK, of New York, 
spinster, being weak and sick. "My Body to be decently interred in the 
Burying ground of the United Brethren, in this City, at the discretion of the 
Directors of said Church." I leave to my nieces, Sarah Van Vleck, Catharine, 
wife of Leonard Warner, and Catalina Ryckman, each $50. To Samuel Pell and 
John Montanye I leave $50 in Trust for the Church called Unitas Fratorum, or 
United Brethren, in New York. My executors are to sell all my estate, and of 
the proceeds, I leave 1/4 to my niece, Sarah Van Vleck, daughter of Abraham 
and Mary Van Vleck. All the rest I leave to Lucas Kierstede, and Catharine, 
wife of Leonard Warner, the children of my sister, Mary Kierstede, late Mary 
Groenendyck, deceased, and to Isaac, Catalina, Samuel, and Albert Ryckman, 
children of my sister, Cornelia Ryckman, deceased, and to the other children 
of said Abraham and Mary Van Vleck, viz., The children of John Van Vleck, 
deceased, viz., John, Abraham, Catharine, Jacobus, Henry, Mary, and Cornelia 
Van Vleck, and to the children of Isaac Van Vleck and his wife Catharine, 
viz., Abraham, Isaac, and Lucretia. I make John Van Vleck, Lucas Kierstede, 
Isaac Ryckman, and Henry Van Vleck, executors. 

Page 187.--In the name of God, Amen. I, HUGH KENNEDY HOY, Esq., of New York, 
merchant, "being in a bad state of health." I leave to my mother, Zerviah 
Hoy, now residing in Dublin, Ireland, 15 Guineas. All the rest of my estate I 
leave to my wife Ann and my two children, William and Ann Hoy. I make my wife 
Ann, and my friend, John Byvanck, executors. 
Dated March 25, 1768. Witnesses, Evert Byvanck, John Yeamans, James Hoy. 
Proved, April 7, 1768.

Page 191.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DANIEL EVANS, of New York, mariner, 
"being in pretty good health." I leave to my wife Martha the use of all my 
estate so long as she remains my widow, and she is to pay all debts. If she 
reaches the age of 50 years, she may dispose of my real estate for her 
support. But if she should remarry or die, then I leave all to my children, 
Hannah and Catharine. I make my father-in-law, William Hewitt, and my friend, 
William Rylander [Rhinelander], executors. 
Dated August 7, 1756. Witnesses, Thomas Shreeve, James Wheeler, James Bogert, 
Jr. Proved, April 8, 1768. At that time William Rylander was the surviving 
executor. He resigned, and Letters of Administration were granted to Duncan 
Brown, Gent., and Dr. William Tallman

Witnesses, Jonas Flower, Harman Flower, Valentine H. Peters. Proved, March 
15, 1768. 
Page 210.--In the name of God, Amen, June 22, 1767. I, TEUNIS BOGERT, of 
Brookland, in Kings County. "Desiring that every person herein concerned may 
be fully contented and satisfied, and raise no Contention." My executors are 
to pay all debts and funeral expenses. I leave to my eldest son, Guisbert 
Bogert, $5, before any division, and my silver hilted sword and cane, for his 
birth right. I leave to my daughter Antie $200 and a bed, and furniture 
thereto belonging, also her mother's cupboard, and a Looking Glass which 
hangs in my large room, also my new Tea kettle, and a cow. I leave to my 
daughter Maria, wife of Evert Sudam [Suydam], $200. I leave to my 
grandchildren, the children of my daughter Janattie, deceased, $200, when of 
age. I leave to my grandchildren, the children of my son Townsend, $200. I 
leave to my sons, Guisbert, Adrian, Abraham, and Cornelius, each a feather 
bed. To my sons, Adrian and Cornelius, all my utensils of husbandry. I leave 
all my household furniture to all my children. I leave to my sons, Adrian and 
Cornelius, all my farm and real estate, and they are to pay $1,200. The farm 
to be divided as follows: Beginning by the river and running in a straight 
line to a mulberry tree in my orchard, then running east to a fence standing 
on the east side of my orchard, then southeast along the same, to the corner 
of my orchard, and then east, so as to divide the whole equally. And my son 
Cornelius is to have the south part, and he is also to have 1/2 of all my 
meadow ground in Boswick, and he shall pay $540. My son Adrian shall have the 
north part, and 1/2 of my meadow ground in Boswick, and he shall pay $660. 
All the rest of my estate to my 5 sons. I make my sons, Isaac and Adrian, and 
my friends, Jeremiah Remsen and Volkert Rapalye, executors. 

Page 318.--In the name of God, Amen. "I, WILLIAM WALTON, of New York, 
Esquire, have thought proper to make my will for the disposition of my 
estate, and my last Will and Testament is as follows." First, I order that my 
remains be interred, both as to the manner and expense, at the discretion of 
my executors. I leave to my wife, Cornelia Walton, the house where I now 
dwell in New York and the lot of ground thereto belonging (except the water 
lot in the rear), and also the stable I now use on the opposite side of the 
street, between the houses of John Lawrence to the east and the house now in 
possession of Daniel Gomez on the west, during her widowhood. My executors 
are to make a true inventory of all Plate, household furniture, Horses, 
Coach, Chaise, and all other carriages, and file the same in the Secretary's 
office, and I bequeath the sole use of the same to my wife during her 
widowhood. I also leave her a servant man and maid and her 6 children. I also 
bequeath to her 3 negro women, and all the wines and family stores that may 
be found in my house, "except so much as may be requisite for my funeral." I 
also leave her $700, to be paid immediately after my decease, and the like 
sum yearly during her natural life, and I charge the same on my residuary 
estate. "I also leave her the further sum of $800, being the sum I received 
with her as a marriage Portion." I leave to my nephew, Jacob Walton, my lot 
of ground fronting Water street on the north, and distinguished as Lot No. 3, 
bounded east by Lot 4, belonging to the estate of my brother, Jacob Walton, 
south by the East river or harbor, west by Lot No. 2; Also all my right of 
purchasing from the Corporation of the City of New York the westermost half 
of the ground under water, fronting the two dwelling houses of my late 
father, William Walton, containing 29 feet and 3/4 of an inch. I leave to my 
nephew, Thomas Walton, $1,000; To my nephew, Gerard Walton, $1,000; To my 
niece Mary, wife of Lewis Morris, Esq., $500; To my niece Magdalene, wife of 
David Johnston, $500; To my niece Catharine, wife of James Thompson, after 
his decease, $500, And she is to execute a release to my executors and to the 
executors of my brother Jacob from all demands that she may have on account 
of our paying to the said James Thompson since his marriage any sums of money 
which ought not to have been paid to him, according to certain articles of 
agreement made April 16, 1753, between James Thompson and myself and others. 
After the death of my wife, the negro slaves left to her are to be free, and 
my executors are to give security, as required by Law, that they shall not 
become a public charge. And I bequeath to each $14 per annum. When they are 
of age, I leave to each $25 to purchase tools to enable them to carry on 
trades. [Several other slaves are mentioned who are to be freed.] I leave to 
my nephew, William Walton, $5,000; To my nephew Jacob, $7,000. I leave to my 
friend, Charles Hicks, at Mount Misery, in Flushing, $5 to buy a mourning 
ring. After the death of my wife, I leave to my nephew, William Walton, the 
house where I now live, with the furniture, and the lot on Water street, and 
the stable and coach house and lot on the opposite side of the street, during 
his life, and then to his son William. But if he dies, then to my nephew, 
Jacob Walton (with contingent remainders to James De Lancey Walton, son of my 
nephew William Walton). I make my nephews, William and Jacob, executors. 
Dated June 8, 1768. Witnesses, James Roosevelt, Thomas Shreves, Gent., 
Whitehead Hicks, Esq. Proved, July 14, 1768. 

[NOTE.--William Walton was a wealthy merchant, a Member of Council, and 
Member of Assembly, 1751-1759. He died July 11, 1768, in his sixty-third 
year, and was buried in Trinity Churchyard. His wife was a daughter of Dr. 
William Beekman. They were married January 27, 1731. His dwelling house, 
built 1752, which was considered very elegant in its day, and one of the 
finest in the city, stood at No. 326 Pearl street. The stables, coach house, 
etc., stood at No. 325 Pearl street, opposite. The lots on Water street are 
directly in the rear of the house lot. The dwelling house of his father, 
William Walton, is now No. 128 Pearl street. He also owned Nos. 130-132. The 
water lots are in the rear. The portraits of William Walton and his wife 
Cornelia are now in possession of the New York Historical Society. William 
Walton, the father of the testator, was made a Freeman of New York in 1698. 
He became rich by the favor of the Spanish, through whom he had the exclusive 
trade with St. Augustine. He married Mary Santford. He died May 23, 1747. He 
left sons Jacob and William. Jacob married Maria, daughter of Gerard Beekman, 
May 14, 1726. He died October 17, 1749, aged forty-seven. His children were 
the nephews mentioned in the above will. Mrs. Cornelia Walton died May 10, 
1786, aged seventy-eight. William Walton, son of Jacob, married Mary, 
daughter of Gov. James De Lancey. He died August 18, 1796, aged sixty-five]

Page 323.--"Know all men by these presents that I, FREDERICK WILLIAMSE, of 
New York, baker, do make my wife Maritie my true and lawful attorney, to 
transact all business, etc. And considering the uncertainty of life, I make 
this, my last will." I leave to my grandson Frederick, son of my son John, my 
Large Bible. All the rest I leave to my wife, and make her executor. 
September 18, 1740. Witnesses, Wyllem Beck, Abraham Benson, William Roome. 
Proved, July 14, 1768, upon oath of Mary Smith, that she saw the will 
executed. 

Page 324.--In the name of God, Amen. I, BARENT COOL, of New York. March 13, 
1765. I leave to my granddaughter Elizabeth, wife of Christopher Schuyler, 
the house and lot where she lives, "being near the Commons of New York." I 
leave to my cousin, Cornelis Steg, son of Barnabas Steg, the house and lot in 
Nassau street, but if he dies, then it is to be sold at public vendue, and 
the money paid to his 3 sisters, Sara, Hendrica, and Jemima, and to my 
granddaughters, Neeltie, wife of Joseph Morell, Elizabeth, wife of 
Christopher Schuyler, and Margaret, wife of Elek Batts. I leave to my 
grandchild Margaret, wife of Elek Batts, $80. My wife is to have the income 
of my estate during her life. I make my friends, Christopher Schuyler and 
Jacobus Stoutenburgh, gunsmith, executors. 
Witnesses, Hermanus Schuyler, Aaron De Voe, Wolvert Van Vorden. Proved, July 
16, 1768. 

Page 326.--In the name of God, Amen. I, PHILIP PHILIPSE, of New York, being 
at this present time weak in body. All my just debts to be paid, and I charge 
them upon my Lot No. 8 in Duchess County, containing 11,057 acres, and my 
executors may sell the same for that purpose. I leave to my wife Margaret all 
my movable estate. I leave all my real estate to my wife Margaret and to my 
sons, Adolph, Frederick, and Nathaniel. If either die, his share is to go to 
the rest. I make my wife, and my son Adolph, and Mr. Nathaniel Marston, and 
Hon. Roger Morris, and Beverly Robinson, executors. 
Dated January 30, 1768. Witnesses, William Farquhar, Physician, William 
Livingston, William Wickham. 
Codicil, February 11, 1768. My executors may sell any part of my real estate 
as I am entitled to by the will of Henry Brockholst and Mary Brockholst, and 
the money to be used to pay debts. 

Page 366.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN SEDDON, of New York, mariner, 
"being bound on a voyage to South Carolina and the West Indies, Lawrence 
Ferrell, Commander." After all debts are paid, I leave to my beloved friend, 
Cefia Rusler, all my property and what shall be due to me from any person, 
and I make him executor. 

Dated January 17, 1768. Witnesses, George Hopkins, James Taylor. Proved, 
August 11, 1768. 

Page 367.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN FRENCH, of New York, Esq., being 
sick. All debts to be paid out of my estate. I leave to my wife Jane, "in 
whom I am well pleased," all the rest of my estate, real and personal, and I 
make her and my good friend, Abraham Schenck, of Boswyck, executors, with 
power to sell. 

Dated July 5, 1768. Witnesses, John Eaton, Edward Price, mariner, Mary Hoff. 
Proved, July 20, 1768. 

Page 369.--In the name of God, Amen. I, SARAH ARNOLD, of New York, widow, 
being weak and sick. I leave to my sister, Mary De Kay, $100; To my brother, 
Michael De Kay, $50; To my brother Charles $50 and whatever is coming to me 
as one of the legatees in my father's will. I leave to my sister, Frances De 
Kay, $100; To my niece, Frances Sacket, $100 and my diamond ring. I leave to 
the children of my sister, Jean Morris, viz., Christian, Jacob, and Sarah, 
$150. I leave to Henry Gale, son of Samuel Gale, $50. I leave to the 
children of my brother, George De Kay, viz., George and Juliana, $200. I 
leave to my niece Sarah, daughter of my brother, Thomas De Kay, $50; To Henry 
Arnold Cooper, son of my sister, Elizabeth Cooper, $50. I leave $100, to be 
put at interest for my mother, Christian De Kay, to be applied toward the 
education of Thomas, George, William, and Mary, the children of my brother, 
Willet De Kay. I leave to my mother and my sisters, Mary and Frances, all my 
wearing apparell, and my mother is to have her choice. I leave all the rest 
to my mother Christian so long as she remains the widow of my father, Thomas 
De Kay, and then to my brothers and sisters. I make my mother and my friends, 
Gabriel G. Ludlow and George Duncan Ludlow, executors. 

Witnesses, Nathaniel Overton, William Hubbard, Robert Hempsted. Proved, April
26, 1768, before Samuel Landon, Surrogate.
Page 372.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ROELOF VAN BRUNT, of New Utrecht, in
Kings County. When all just debts are paid, I leave to my sons, Nicholas,
Isaac, Jaques, Roelof, and Geritt, all my houses and lands and real estate in
New Utrecht, New Jersey, and elsewhere, to be divided when my son Geritt is
of age; And they are to pay to my son Abraham $600, and to my daughter
Helena, wife of Richard Prest, $300; To my daughter Sarah, wife of Aert
VanPelt, $300; To my daughter Mayke $300. These to be paid in installments. My
son Nicholas is to have the use and income of the estate till my son Geritt
is of age (except my lands lying at the Yellow Hook, so called), for the
support of the younger children. My son Isaac is to have the use of the
dwelling house and lands at the Yellow Hook, so called, until my son Geritt
is of age, Also the use of 1/2 of my lands in New Jersey, being the half that
is joining the Mill Stone river. I leave to my son Nicholas my sword with a
silver handle and $100 in consideration of his birthright. I leave to my
daughter Mayke $50 when married, and two cows. The rest of my 
personal estateto all my sons and daughters. I make my son Nicholas and my 
brothers-in-law,Johanes Eldert and Johanes Snedeker, executors.

Dated August 18, 1767. Witnesses, Adrian Hogeman, Johanes Jackson, Johanes
Lott, Jr. Proved, August 15, 1768.

Page 376.--In the name of God, Amen. May 14, 1768. I, WEYNANT BENNET, of
Gowanus, in Brookland, Kings County. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave
to my wife Geertie the use of all my estate, real and personal, in Brookland
or elsewhere, for the support of her and the younger children. But if she
marries, I give her my best bed and furniture, and my best cupboard, and all
her wearing apparell, and $200. After her death, I leave to my son Jacobus
1/2 of all my estate, and he shall pay to my executors $800. The other
half I leave to my son Weynant, and he is to pay to my executors $800. The 
said sums of money are to be divided among all my children. I leave to my son John
$5 for his birthright. My executors are to sell all personal estate and divide
the money among my children, John, Ferdinand, Saertie, Christopher, Petrus,
Margaritie, Joost, and Anattie. My son John has already had of me $100,
and he is to have $100 less than the rest. "My son Christopher has been a great
expense to me, more than any of my children, by giving him his education and
keeping him in New York, and he is to have $100 less than the 
others."
I make my friends, Johanes Bergen, Simon Boerum, and John Rapalye, executors.

Page 381.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JORIS BRINCKERHOFF, of New York,
"considering the uncertainty of life, and am willing now, while I enjoy my
usual share of health, to dispose of my temporal estate." I leave to my wife
$1,200 and all household furniture, but if she dies before me, then to
my children. "All my real estate in New York, being the house and lot I now 
live on, with all the buildings thereon, and the house and lot in the rear of the
same, and all buildings on the same ground, I order to be sold at Publick
Vendue, within 12 weeks, and to be the property of the highest bidder among
my children; But if they do not bid, then to any other person, and the
proceeds to be paid to my three children." I leave to my sons, Dirck and
Abraham, all my estate in the Patent of Waywayanda, in Orange County. All the
rest of my personal estate I leave to my three children, and all my plate to
my wife and children. If they cannot agree on a division, it is to be sold.
I make my sons, Dirck and Abraham, executors.

Dated June 1, 1765. Witnesses, John Oothout, Evert Byvanck, Jr., Edmund
Seaman.
Codicil.--"I, JORIS BRINCKERHOFF, upon further consideration of said will,
considering sundry alterations necessary." The household goods left to my
wife shall include all beds and their furniture. My executors are to sell my
real estate when they think to the best advantage. "My vault in the yard of
the New Dutch Church of this city I devise to my children, Dirck, Abraham,
and Lucretia." What any of my children owe to me is to be a part of my
estate. I make my brother-in-law, Abraham Van Duersen, and my nephew, Dirck
Brinckerhoff, to be also executors. [Name of wife is not given.]
August 9, 1768. Witnesses, John Oothout, Evert Bancker, Jr., Abraham Van
Wyck. Proved, September 7, 1768.
[NOTE.--Joris Brinckerhoff died September 3, 1768, at a very advanced age.
The New York Gazette mentions him as a "Gentleman well esteemed and of a
pious Character." His dwelling house and lot are now No. 73 Pearl street, 
is the east part of the lot where the Old Stadt House, or City Hall, stood 
ancient days.

Page 383.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ABIJAH ABBOTT, of New York, house 
carpenter. It is my will that my children, Abijah, Samuel, and John, be 
brought up and educated out of my estate. "And whereas my wife Mary is now 
big with child, it is to be brought up as the other children." All the rest 
of my estate I leave to my wife and children. I make my wife and my friends, 
David Clarkson and Levinus Clarkson, executors. 

Dated August 26, 1768. Witnesses, Benjamin Y. Prime, Cary Ludlow, Samuel 
Edmonds. Proved, September 13, 1768. 

Page 385.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES MCEVERS, of New York, merchant, 
being sick. I leave to my wife Elizabeth all household and kitchen furniture, 
and all my Slaves, Coach, carriages and horses, and all wines and other 
liquors; Also the use of all plate during her life, And the right to live in 
either of my dwelling houses in New York, and the use of the store houses, or 
the use of my country house and farm at Bloomingdale, which I purchased of 
Charles Ward Apthorpe, Esq. I also leave to my wife $700 a year. I leave to 
my son James, when of age, my house and lot in the Dock Ward, and now in the 
occupation of Dirck Brinckerhoff. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth, "as being 
my first born child," $300. All the rest I leave to my children, James, John, 
Charles, Elizabeth, and Catharine. I make my wife Elizabeth, and my 
brother-in-law, Charles Ward Apthorpe, Esq., and my brother, Charles McEvers, 
executors, with power to sell estate. Whereas I now have on hand in my stores 
a large quantity of goods, and expect more from England, my brother, Charles 
McEvers, if he inclines to enter business, shall have the same, and he is to 
pay the value to my estate. 
Dated August 12, 1768. Witnesses, William Apthorpe, Joseph Fox, David Matthews. 
Codicil, September 4, 1768. "My executors are to pay 20 guineas for a ring 
for my wife, as she shall direct, as a token of my unalterable regard and 
affection for her in my last moments." My executors are to pay to Rev. Dr. 
Samuel Auchmuty and Rev. John Ogilvie, assistant, $25, to be disposed of to 
such persons as they shall think proper objects of Charity. To 5 negroes, 
named, are left $5 each for their faithful service. I leave to Robert 
McWilliams $10 as appreciation. 
Witnesses, William Bayard, John Van Horne, Alexander Manson. Proved, 
September 13, 1768. 
[NOTE.--James McEvers died at his country seat at Bloomingdale, September 8, 
1768, in the fortieth year of his age, and was buried in his vault in Trinity 
Churchyard. His country seat was at Ninety-third street and Columbus avenue.] 

Page 388.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID ALGEO, of New York, merchant, 
being sick. I leave to my wife Margaret all my estate during her natural 
life, with power to sell my negro slaves. After her death, I leave all to my 
grandsons, John, David, and William, sons of my son, David Algeo. My 
executors are to see to the education and maintenance of my grandsons. I make 
Gerritt Rapalye, merchant, and Samuel Johnson, silversmith, executors. 

Dated June 1, 1768. Witnesses, Samuel Jones, Robert Sharp, George Lindsay. 
Proved, September 15, 1768. 

Page 391.--In the name of God, Amen. I, HARMANUS COETER, of New York, 
mariner, being sick. I leave to my wife Alice all my personal estate and the 
use of my house and lot where I now live, to support and educate my only son 
Harmanus. If he dies, I leave all to my wife. I make my wife and my friend, 
Cornelius Cuiper, Jr., executors. 

Dated July 21, 1761. Witnesses, Samuel Jones, Lawrence Roome, Peter Van 
Benthuysen. Proved, September 15, 1768. 

Page 407.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS PERRY, of New York, 
watchmaker. I leave to my son Thomas 5 shillings in bar to all claim as heir 
at law. I also leave him $20 and my wearing apparell. I leave to my wife Ruth 
3/4 of all my estate for the support of my children, Edward and Sarah, wife 
of Lewis Hallam. After her death, I leave all my estate to my children, 
Edward and Sarah. I make my wife and my son, Merwin Perry, executors. 
Dated September 17, 1768. Witnesses, Ann Smith, Samuel Selby, Daniel 
McCormick. Proved, October 2, 1768.

Page 416.--In the name of God, Amen. I, PETER CORNELL, of New York, 
"masoner," being in perfect health. All debts are to be paid. I leave to my 
wife Sarah all my real and personal estate, houses and grounds, so long as 
she remains my widow. If she marries, then I leave all my estate, except her 
1/3, to my daughter Elizabeth, and if she dies, then to my wife's two 
sisters, Mary Van Pelt and Elizabeth Woods, except the sum of $110, which was 
given to me by my father, Albert Cornell, which is to be divided among my 
brothers and sisters. I make my wife Sarah, John Van Pelt, and John Woods, 
executors. 

Dated March 14, 1768. Witnesses, John Brower, Bernard De Forest, Daniel 
Goldsmith, Jr. Proved, October 7, 1768. 

Page 413.--In the name of God, Amen. "I, EDWARD WHITAKER, of Kingston, in 
Ulster County, being in good health, do this 20 of October make this my last 
will." I leave to my son James one gun, "and one horse, the choice of my 
stock." "I also leave him one Morgen of my land, which he may take where he 
likes, provided he takes it on the farmed land"; "Also 1/3 of all the real 
estate where I now live under Kingston," and he shall pay $175 for the use of 
my 5 daughters; same to son Edward. I leave to my son Abraham one gun and a 
horse, and 1/3 of all my real estate where I now live under Kingston, and he 
is to pay $175 to my 5 daughters. I leave to my daughters, Nelly, Elizabeth, 
Rachel, Hillitie, and Margaret, each $105. "I leave to my daughters, 
Elizabeth, Rachel, Hillitie, and Margaret, each one cow and 2 sheep, and an 
outset as my daughter Nelly has had." My children who are under aged are to 
be maintained out of my estate. I make my three sons and my son-in-law, 
Jacobus Swart, executors. 
Witnesses, Sampson Davis, blacksmith, Samuel Legg, James Hamilton. Proved, 
September 5, 1768. 

Page 416.--In the name of God, Amen. I, PETER CORNELL, of New York, 
"masoner," being in perfect health. All debts are to be paid. I leave to my 
wife Sarah all my real and personal estate, houses and grounds, so long as 
she remains my widow. If she marries, then I leave all my estate, except her 
1/3, to my daughter Elizabeth, and if she dies, then to my wife's two 
sisters, Mary Van Pelt and Elizabeth Woods, except the sum of $110, which was 
given to me by my father, Albert Cornell, which is to be divided among my 
brothers and sisters. I make my wife Sarah, John Van Pelt, and John Woods, 
executors. 

Dated March 14, 1768. Witnesses, John Brower, Bernard De Forest, Daniel 
Goldsmith, Jr. Proved, October 7, 1768. 

Page 417.--In the name of God, Amen. October 7, 1768. I, JOHN EVERITT, of 
Brookland, in Kings County, butcher. My executors may sell all my real 
estate. I leave to my sons, John and Benjamin, all my wearing apparell. I 
leave to my daughter Sarah the wearing apparell of my deceased wife. All 
debts to be paid by my executors. All the rest I leave to my three children, 
to be put at interest till they are of age. I make my father-in-law, Jacob 
Bergen, and my brother, Benjamin Everitt, and my brother-in-law, John Bergen, 
Jr., all of Queens County, executors. 
Witnesses, Christopher Codwise, Gerritt Middagh, Simon Boerum. Proved, 
October 10, 1768, before Philip Livingston, Jr., in New York.

Page 425.--In the name of God, Amen. December 27, 1748. I, EDWARD HAYTER, of 
New York, cooper. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my son John $5, 
"to be paid so soon as conveniently may be after my decease." I leave to my 
wife Hannah all the rest of my movable estate. "All that my now dwelling 
house at the corner of Beaver street, and all my ground thereto belonging, I 
leave to my son John and my four daughters, Hannah, Susanah, Mary, and Amy," 
but my wife Hannah shall have the use during her life. I make my wife 
executor. 
Witnesses, John Van Vorst, John Coo, John Milligen, Surgeon. Proved, November 
3, 1768. 
[NOTE.--The house and lot of Edward Hayter was the north corner of Broadway 
and Beaver street

Page 426.--In the name of God, Amen. October 6, 1766. I, WILLIAM BOERUM, of 
Brookland, in Kings County. I leave to my grandson, William Boerum, son of my 
eldest son John, deceased, $5; To my daughter, Gertruyd Bloom, widow of 
Abraham Bloom, $70; To my grandson, William Boerum, $50; To my son, Simon 
Boerum, $150; To my grandson, Isaac Boerum, son of my deceased son John, 
$50; To my granddaughter, Rachel Boerum, daughter of my said son John, $50. 
All these to be paid by my son William. "Now in order to enable my son 
William to pay the legacies, I leave him all my estate, real and personal, in 
Brookland or elsewhere." I make my sons, William and Simon, and my grandson, 
William Boerum, executors. 

Witnesses, Garrett Middah, William Foster, Christopher Codwise. Proved, 
November 3, 1768. 
Page 428.--In the name of God, Amen. I, RENE HET, of New York, merchant, 
being somewhat infirm of Body this April 1, 1754. "After my death and burial, 
which I desire my executors may be due and Decently performed after the 
manner of the French Protestants in the City of New York," all debts and 
funeral expenses to be paid. "I leave to my loving daughter Mary, wife of 
William Smith, Counsellor at Law, the Picture of my dear wife and her mother, 
deceased." "I leave to my grandchildren, the sons and daughters of said 
William Smith, Esq., and Mary, his wife, a bond given to me by Rhoderick 
Pattchuk, for which Isaac De Peyster is special Bond." "I leave to my 
grandson, Joshua Het Smith, son of said William Smith, Esq., my silver hilted 
sword, and two French Bucaneer Guns, and one pair of French pistols, and my 
silver headed cane and my best muff." The rents of my present dwelling house, 
in which I now live, in the Vly, in New York, and the rents of my Plantation 
in King street, in New England, late in occupation of Capt. William Smith, 
are to be put at interest for the use of Blanche Smith and Sarah Smith, 
children of said Capt. William Smith and my dear daughter, Sarah Smith, his 
late wife, deceased, until they are of age or married, and then I devise the 
said house and my Plantation and all my estate to the said Blanche and Sarah, 
but if they both die, then to the sons and daughters of said William Smith, 
Esq. My daughter, Mary Smith, is to have the direction of my funeral. "My 
wearing apparell and my household stuff may not and shall not be sold, but be 
put up and reposited in a Room, or some other place, for the use of my 
grandchildren." I make my friends, Simon Johnston, Esq., of New York, 
Recorder, John Thomas, of Rye, one of the General Assembly of the Province, 
and Derrick Lefferts, of New York, merchant, and Peter Clopper, merchant, 
executors. 
Witnesses, Francis Foy, Henry Ritter, Charles Johnston. Proved, November 8, 
1768. 
[NOTE.--Rene Hett was one of the Huguenot Colony in New York. He had two 
daughters, Mary, wife of Hon. William Smith, and Sarah, wife of Capt. William 
Smith. On May 10, 1730, Rene Hett and his wife Blanche gave to William Smith, 
Attorney at law, in consideration of an intended marriage between him and 
their daughter, Mary Hett, a house and lot, bounded east by Queen street, 
west by lot of Peter Newkirk, south by lot formerly of George Heathcote, and 
north by Capt. Giles Shelley. This is now No. 179 Pearl street. The house and 
lot "in the Vly," where Rene Hett lived, is now No. 216 Pearl street. Blanche 
Smith, daughter of Capt. William Smith, married Jedediah Chapman, of 
"Orangetown, Essex Co., N. J.," and had two surviving children, Robert Hett 
Chapman and William Smith Chapman. They sold to Nicholas Carmer, September 7, 
1791, the house and lot where Rene Hett had lived, bounded north by Queen 
street, east by lot formerly of Capt. Brandt Schuyler, south formerly Abraham 
De Peyster, west by lot formerly of James Emott, with an alley in the rear 
leading to "formerly West street, now Fletcher street." The daughter, Sarah 
Smith, probably died unmarried. 
Hon. William Smith, who married Mary Hett, was one of the most distinguished 
men of his time. He was born in England, 1696, and came to America in 1715. 
He was Member of Council, 1753, and in 1763 was made Judge of Supreme Court. 
He was described as "a Gentleman of great Erudition and the most elegant 
Speaker in the Province." He was one of the founders of the Presbyterian 
Church in New York. He died Wednesday, November 23, 1769, in the 
seventy-third year of his age, and was buried in the graveyard attached to 
the Presbyterian church on Wall street. He left a large family, one of whom 
was William Smith, the Historian of New York. The residence of Hon. William 
Smith was the southeast corner of Broadway and Exchange place. His son, 
Thomas Smith, was living there at the time of the Revolution. Among other 
property, Hon. William Smith was the owner of several large lots in the 
Cheesecock's Patent, in Rockland Co., N. Y. At the south end of one of these 
lots stands the famous "Treason House," where Arnold and Andr\'82 held their 
meetings. The place was then owned by Thomas Smith, but was occupied by his 
brother, Joshua Hett Smith, who was the unhappy dupe of the two conspirators. 
The principal representative of this distinguished family, now living in New 
York, is Charles Bainbridge Smith, a well-known lawyer. Hon. William Smith 
appears to have left a will, but it was never probated, and seems to have 
been concealed by one of his family. He was one of the counsel and strongest 
supporter of John Peter Zenger, the printer. 

Page 440.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN SCHERMERHORN, of New York, 
mariner, being at present sick. All personal goods, chattels, and slaves to 
be sold by my executors. I leave to my son Arnout $20, as being my eldest 
son. I have allready given to my son Arnout $150 "towards advancing in the 
World," and I further give him $150. I leave to my children, Simon, Peter, 
Adam, Cornelius, Sarah, and Catharine, $300 when 21. My executors are to put 
$300 at interest, and the interest to be used for the support of my daughter 
Mary and her children, and after her death, it is to go to the children. My 
executors may sell all my lands when they think best, "and the reason why I 
leave the time and manner of selling to them is because I rely upon their 
Judgment, Prudence, and Care." The money is to be divided among all my 
children, and the underaged children are to be supported out of the estate. I 
make my good friends, Jeremiah Brower, Laurence Kortright, and Isaac Sears, 
and Luke Van Ranst, executors. 
Dated September 8, 1768. Witnesses, Evert Bancker, Benjamin Kissam, Nicholas 
Roulet, Jr. Proved, September 29, 1768.

Page 445.--In the name of God, Amen. I, BARENT LANGEMACH VAN BEVERHOUDT, of 
New York, Gent. I leave to the two churches in the Island of St. Thomas two 
pieces of 8 each. I leave to the Hospital in said Island 10 Pieces of 8. I 
leave to my half-brothers, Claudius, John, and Stephen, and to my 
half-sisters, Eliza, Magens, and Elizabeth, and Nancy Bayard, 50 Pieces of 8. 
All the rest I leave to my sisters, Mary and Margaret Van Beverhoudt. I make 
Gerritt De Wint, of St. Thomas, merchant, Johanes Ponet, and Simon Johnson, 
of New York, and Mary and Margaret Van Beverhoudt, of New York, spinsters, 
executors. 

Dated September 2, 1767. Witnesses, Anne Burke, John Carpenter, John De Wint, 
Jr. Proved, December 31, 1768. 

Page 449.--In the name of God, Amen. I, RYNIER BURGER, of New York, 
blacksmith, being infirm of body. I leave to my wife Diana the use of all my 
estate during her widowhood. I leave to my youngest daughter Aneke my Silver 
Tankard. All the rest of my estate I leave to my two daughters, Trieuntie and 
Anake. I make my wife executor. 
Dated December 29, 1752. Witnesses, Samuel Woodside, Abraham Quick, Augustus 
Van Cortlandt. Proved, May 13, 1767, before John French, Esq. 

Page 457.--In the name of God, Amen. I, CHARLES BEEKMAN, of New York, 
cordwainer, being at present in good health. I leave to my son, Samuel 
Beekman, $5, in bar to all claim as heir at law. I leave to my wife Eyda the 
use of all my real and personal estate, during the time she remains my widow, 
for her better maintainance and support. I leave to my sons, Samuel, Charles, 
and Adam, all that my tan yard, situate on the north side of Freshwater, in 
the Out Ward, with all the houses and tan vats; But all the skins and leather 
are to be part of my estate. I leave to my daughter Eyda $40, if she is 
unmarried at the time of my wife's decease. I leave to my granddaughter Eyda, 
daughter of my son Samuel, $20 when married. After the death of my wife, I 
leave all the rest of my estate to my sons, Samuel, Charles, John, Hendricus, 
Adam, and Barent, and my daughter Eyda, and I make my sons executors. 
Dated January 24, 1743. Witnesses, Conradt Ten Eyck, Robert G. Livingston, 
Simon Johnson. Proved, December 5, 1768. 

Page 485.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN HOOGLAND, of Flushing, in Queens 
County, being in a low state of health. I leave to my wife Elizabeth $200, 
and a negro girl, and a horse and riding chair, and my best bed and 
furniture, and a large silver teapot, and silver teaspoons, and silver tea 
tongs, 3 large silver spoons, one large Looking glass, a table, a cupboard, 
and 8 best chairs. I leave to my son Jaromus $300, and all my apparell and a 
silver mugg, "and a bed without curtains." I leave to my daughter Anna $200, 
and a bed and a small looking glass; To my daughter Catharine $200, and a 
chest of drawers. I leave to my wife and my daughters, Elizabeth and 
Catharine, all my linnen and all household goods, and after my wife's death, 
I leave my silver teapot and spoons to my daughter Catharine. I make my wife 
and my brother, Elbert Hoogland, executors. All the rest of my estate I leave 
to my wife and children. 

Dated December 12, 1762. Witnesses, John Farrington (Quaker), William 
Bloodgood, Stephen Rapalye. Proved, January 2, 1769. 

Witnesses, Isaac Barnes, Nathaniel Stanley, Miriam Braine, spinster. Proved 
in Queens County, before Henry Dawson, January 3, 1769. 
Page 488.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSIAH BAGLEY, of New York, ship 
joiner, being in good health. I leave to my wife Martha all the income of my 
estate, real and personal, until the youngest of my children is of age, and 
my wife is to maintain and educate them out of the same "in a manner suitable 
to my condition in life." My executors may sell the estate and divide the 
money among my wife and children [not named]. I make my wife and my 
brother-in-law, Richard Wenman, upholster, and Francis Silvester, cooper, 
executors. 

Dated -- April, 1764. Witnesses, Israel Read, John Morin Scott, Gilbert 
Burger. Proved, January 30, 1769. 

Page 490.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES LOWEY, of New York, rigger, 
being well in health. "I leave to my son Michael my Clocks, and my Great 
Bible, brass bound, and my sword." I leave to my grandson, James Lowey, my 
gun and all my wearing apparell; To my granddaughter, Sarah Lowey, my Large 
black framed Looking glass and mahogany tea table. I leave to my wife Jane 
the rest of my household furniture, and the use of 1/2 of that part of my 
real estate lying on the north side of Cherry street during her life, and the 
other half to my son Michael during his life, and after their death, I leave 
the same to my grandson, James Lowey. I leave to my son Michael during his 
life all my lot and buildings on the south side of Cherry street, in 
Montgomerie Ward, bounded north by Cherry street, west by the lot of Laurence 
Kortright, east by John Alner, south by the river. After his death, I leave 
1/2 to my grandson, James Lowey, but not to sell till he is 24 years old. The 
other half I leave to all the daughters of my son Michael. If my son Michael 
should have two sons, they are to have 2/3. I leave to my son Michael the 
other half of my house and lot on the north side of Cherry street for the 
sole use of my daughter Jane, wife of John Hunt, and after her death, to her 
children. I make my wife Jane, and my son Michael, and my friend, John 
Aspinwall, of Flushing, and Joseph Totten, of New York, ship carpenter, 
executors. 

Dated July 10, 1767. Witnesses, Alexander Litch, miller, Amos Dodge, John 
Woods, attorney at Law. Proved, February 1, 1769. 
[NOTE.--The house and lot of James Lowey is now No. 50-52 Cherry street. The 
west line is 37 1/2 feet east of Roosevelt street. The lot was 37 feet wide. 
The lot on the south side of Cherry street is directly opposite, and is now a 
part of No. 53-55 Cherry street. This was a water lot and extended to Front 
street.

Page 501.--"In the name of God, Amen. I, MARY DE BEVOIST, of Brucklin, widow, 
being sick." I order all just debts to be paid. I leave to Richard Rapalye, 
son of my cousin, John Rapalye, of Jamaica, $10. All the rest I leave to my 
children, and my wearing apparell to my three daughters [not named]. I make 
my son Charles and my cousin, John Rapalye, executors. 
Dated October 18, 1767. Witnesses, Cornelius Smith, Richard Johnston, Alletta 
Smith. Proved, January 17, 1769. 

Page 498.--In the name of God, Amen. December 7, 1768. I, JONATHAN VALENTINE, 
of Hempsted, in Queens County, "being at this time advanced in years and 
infirm in Body." I leave to my wife Huldah 3 cows, to be purchased and 
maintained on her thirds of my farm; Also 10 bushels of wheat, 10 of corn, 
and 10 of Rye yearly, and firewood brought home to the door, and a horse and 
a riding chair, and a negro man, and all household furniture. I leave to my 
son Philip 10 acres of land fronting on the south side of 10 acres that my 
son Richard holds by deed on the north side of my farm. I leave to my sons, 
Richard and Philip, all the rest of my lands and all my rights in the Common 
lands, except the Brushy Plains. To each of my sons I leave a negro boy. I 
leave to my two sons "my Desk and two Books, one titled the Present State of 
England, the other named Conductor Generalis, and my book stand." I leave to 
my wife my Great Bible during her life, and then to my son Philip, and I 
leave to my two sons all my lands and Money. I leave to my grandson, Jonathan 
Valentine, 8 acres of timber land, to be laid out on the west side of my land 
joining to Francis Davenport, also the privilege of cutting 5 loads of hay on 
my meadow at South, yearly. And my sons shall furnish my grandson Jonathan 
apparell, meat, drink, washing, and lodging, and pay for his Schooling until 
he is 14 years old, and then put him to learn a trade. I leave to my son 
James a bond of Daniel Tarbush; To my daughter Anne a looking glass that 
hangs in the west room, and the bed and furniture, and $40 and a negro boy; 
To my granddaughter, Margaret Valentine, $18, and all the movables that did 
belong to her father, Jonathan Valentine, deceased. I leave to my son Jonas 
1/2 of my right in the Brushy Plain, and to my son David the other half. I 
leave to my daughters, Martha Foster and Phebe Hendrickson, 10s. each. I 
leave to my daughter, Sarah Crooker, 10s., and to my daughter, Ruth Crooker, 
three cows, "when she thinks fit to call for them." I make my wife and my 
sons, Richard and Philip, and my friend, Samuel Clowes, Esq., executors. 

Witnesses, John Williams, Benjamin Downing, Luke Cummins. Proved, January 14, 
1769. 
[NOTE.--The book "Conductor Generalis" was a law book with forms and 
instructions for Justices of the Peace, and was considered of great value. 
Copies are still extant.--

Page 501.--"In the name of God, Amen. I, MARY DE BEVOIST, of Brucklin, widow, 
being sick." I order all just debts to be paid. I leave to Richard Rapalye, 
son of my cousin, John Rapalye, of Jamaica, $10. All the rest I leave to my 
children, and my wearing apparell to my three daughters [not named]. I make 
my son Charles and my cousin, John Rapalye, executors. 
Dated October 18, 1767. Witnesses, Cornelius Smith, Richard Johnston, 
Alletta Smith. Proved, January 17, 1769. 

Page 503.--"I, ANNE PEARSALL, of Hempsted Harbor, in Queens County, being in 
Health." I leave to the Monthly meeting of Friends at Westbury $8 for the 
support of Poor Friends. "I leave to my 8 nieces and daughters of nieces, 
viz., Mary Townsend, widow, at Newburgh, Ann, wife of Gershom Myers, of North 
Castle, Sarah Townsend, Amy Green, Ann Prior, Anne Pearsall, daughter of 
Samuel Pearsall, Jemima Baker, and Abigail Weeks, each $5." I leave to 
Benjamin Mott, son of my nephew, Samuel Mott, deceased, a bond which I have 
from my nephew, Sylvanus Mott, "with the money due on it, if it can be got." 
I leave to Samuel Mott, son of said Samuel Mott, deceased, all the things 
which I had from his father. I leave to my executors $50 for the use of my 
niece, Abigail Taylor, also $50 for the use of my niece Elizabeth, wife of 
Samuel Pearsall. I leave to Mary Mott, daughter of my nephew, Samuel Mott, 
deceased, $50. All the rest I leave to Elizabeth Pearsall and Mary Mott. I 
make Israel Pearsall, of Hempsted Harbor, and Thomas Seaman and his son, 
Gideon Seaman, of Westbury, executors. 
Dated the 6 day of 2nd Month, 1768. Witnesses, Elizabeth Gowdy, Hendrick 
Onderdonk, Samuel Willis. Proved, January 23, 1769. 

Page 505.--In the name of God, Amen. I, CORNELIUS VOORHEES, of Flatlands, in 
Kings County, being sick, "and considering that it behoveth every man to set 
his worldly estate in such order before he departheth that no Strife or 
Debate may arise." I order all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Marytie a 
cupboard and all linnen and woolen cloth, and 3 beds with their furniture, 
and all the movable goods she brought to my estate, and a horse and chair. I 
leave to my daughter Cateryntie my Dutch Bible and silver spoons. I leave to 
my cousin [nephew], Abraham Stootoff, son of my brother-in-law, Wilhelmus 
Stootoff, my wearing apparell. My executors are to sell all my real estate at 
publick vendue, and the rest of my movable estate, and after paying debts, 
one-third of the money is to be paid to my wife and the rest to my daughters, 
Cateryntie and Sarah. If my daughters marry before they are of age, they are 
to have $60, "to enable them to set out for housekeep." I make my 
father-in-law, Downe Ditmars, and my brother-in-law, Wilhelmus Stootoff, Jr., 
and my uncles, Abraham and Dirck Remsen, executors. 
Dated April 1, 1768. Witnesses, Johanes Lott, Nicholas Wickoff, Johanes Lott, 
Jr. Proved, February 13, 1769. 

Page 507.--In the name of God, Amen. I, FRANCIS SILVESTER, of New York, being 
sick. I leave to my eldest son Francis $5, in bar of all claim as eldest son. 
My executors are to sell the rest of personal estate, and the money to be 
paid to my wife and 5 children. My wife is to have the income of 1/6 of my 
real estate until my youngest child is of age, and the rest to my children 
when of age. If my wife marries, she is to have $100, and she is to have the 
bonds she brought with her when she married me. [Children not named.] I make 
my brother, John Silvester, and my brother-in-law, Elias Brevoort, executors. 

Dated July 27, 1764. Witnesses, John Kelly, Philip Hicks, Whitehead Hicks. 
Proved, April 1, 1769, and as the executor, Mary Hawx, is not within this 
Province, Letters of administration are granted to James Wheeler, principal 
creditor. 

Page 538.--Sir Henry Moore, Baronet, Governor, etc. Whereas the will of JAMES 
McEVERS was proved September 13, 1768, and Charles McEvers was confirmed as 
executor, the widow, Elizabeth McEvers, is also confirmed. April 1, 1769. 

Witnesses, Cornelius Fynhart, Arent Fynhart, Christian Shultz. Proved, March 
6, 1769, before Anthony Hoffman, Jr., Surrogate. 
Page 16.--In the name of God, Amen. February 23, 1769. I, WILLIAM BOERUM, of 
Brookland, in Kings County, on Nassau Island, being sick and weak. My 
executors are to sell all that certain piece of land of mine which lies on 
the west side of my orchard in the township of Brookland, And from the money 
they are to pay all debts and legacies, as they shall come due, which I am 
obliged to pay by virtue of my father's will dated October 2, 1766. I leave 
to my wife Geertie the use of all the rest of my estate until my youngest son 
Jacob is of age, for the support of all three of my children. But if she 
marries, she is to have the household furniture, and have no further claim. 
My executors may sell all the rest of my estate when my son Jacob is of age, 
and the money to be paid to my wife and my three sons, William, Nicholas, and 
Jacob. I make my wife and my brother, Simon Boerum, and my brother-in-law, 
Cornelius Wynkoop, executors. 

age 18.--In the name of God, Amen. I, GILBERT FORBES, of New York, merchant, 
being of sound mind. After payment of debts, I leave all the rest of my 
estate to my wife Philander and my eight children, Gilbert, William, Abraham, 
Jemima, Mary, Philander, Ann, and Catharine, "share and share alike, except 
\'9c5 over and above to my son Gilbert." I make my wife, and my son Gilbert, and 
my friend, John Youngs, of New York, Schoolmaster, executors. 
Dated March 3, 1769. Witnesses, Jonathan Laurence, John Burt Syng, 
silversmith, Joseph Forbes. Proved, April 20, 1769. 

Page 20.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN WELSH, of New York, mariner. 
After all debts are paid, I leave all my estate to my friend, Elizabeth 
Treaffe, of New York, and make her executor. 

Dated August 3, 1768. Witnesses, Edward Spence, John Forster. Proved, May 1, 
1769. 

Page 22.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES STEVENSON, of Albany, being 
sick. I leave to my daughter Sarah, wife of Col. Gabriel Christie, a negro 
wench, "Dian," in full of her part, she having already received her portion. 
I leave to my son James \'9c2,000, to be paid in six months. All the rest of my 
estate, real and personal, I leave to my eldest son John, and make him 
executor. 
Dated November 4, 1763. Witnesses, Abraham H. Wendell, Luycas Vrit Buck, 
Peter Silvester. 
Codicil.--Having, since making my will, advanced for the use of my son James 
\'9c1,100 Stirling, I leave to my son John all my estate. 
Dated December 6, 1764. Witnesses, John McCrea, James Van Rensselaer, Henry 
B. Ten Eyck. Proved, March 29, 1769, before Peter Lansingh, "one of the 
Surrogates." 

Page 34.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS BROWN, JR., of New York, 
merchant. After all debts and funeral charges are paid, I leave to my beloved 
aunt, Sarah Brown, now or late of Scropers Court, Holbourn Hill, London, \'9c100 
Stirling. I leave to my sister, Ann Smith, widow, my two chests and contents 
for the use of her two sons. My executors are to sell all the rest and put 
the money at interest for my sister, Ann Smith, during her life, and then to 
her son, Richard Smith, and to my 3 cousins, Sarah, Susanah, and Richard 
Brown, children of my aunt Sarah. I make my father, Thomas Brown, of London, 
and my friends, John Troup, of Jamaica, in Queens County, and William Talman, 
of New York, executors. 
Dated June 3, 1765. Witnesses, Aaron Stockholm, Benjamin Payne, Jr. Proved, 
May 22, 1769, before Francis Child, Esq. 

Witnesses, Peter Stoutenburgh, John Anthony, P. Silvester. Proved, February 
15, 1769. 
Page 509.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES TUCKER, of New York, Physician, 
being sick and weak. "I desire to be buried in a Christian manner in a plain 
coffin." "I leave to Kings College, of New York, all my Collection of Insects 
for ever." I leave to Sarah Van Orden \'9c3. I leave to my loving mother a negro 
slave, "C\lquote sar," during her life, and then to my brother, Thomas Tucker. All 
the rest I leave to my mother, Mary Tucker, and to my two brothers, Thomas 
and Robert Tucker, and I make them executors. 
Dated February 6, 1769. Witnesses, Frederick Roorback, Daniel Kemper, James 
Emott. Proved, February 20, 1769. 
[NOTE.--The New York Gazette stated that "Dr. James Tucker, of Surinam, died 
Wednesday, February 15, 1769. His collection of Insects was donated to Kings 
College as the Foundation of a Museum." This collection of insects has 
disappeared, and no one seems to know what became of it.

Page 511.--In the name of God, Amen. I, RICHARD REA, of New York, Gent., 
being of sound mind. I leave to my son Andrew, of London, my silver mounted 
sword and my silver watch in bar of all claim as heir at law. "I leave to my 
friend, George Brewerton, Jr., of New York, Gent., all the rest of my estate 
as an acknowledgement of many civilities and friendships that I have received 
from him," and I make him executor. 

Dated October 28, 1768. Witnesses, Peter F. Curtenius, Isaac I. Stoutenburgh, 
Richard Morris. Proved, February 23, 1769. 
Page 512.--In the name of God, Amen. I, PETER VAN ORDEN, of the Out Ward of 
New York, farmer, being weak in body. All debts and funeral expenses to be 
paid. I leave to my son, Wessell Van Orden, \'9c2, in bar to all claim as eldest 
son. I leave to my wife Annattie the use of all my estate during her 
widowhood, "in bar of Dower and right of Thirds." After the death of my wife, 
I leave all my personal estate to my children, Wessell, John, William, 
Samuel, Helena, wife of John Dyckman, Jacomyntie, wife of Evert Kip, 
Annattie, wife of John Pera, and my granddaughter Maria, daughter of my son 
Cornelius, deceased. I leave to my four sons all my real estate, equally, and 
they are to pay to each of my daughters and my granddaughter \'9c40. "If either 
of my sons desires to sell his part, the rest are to have the first offer." I 
make my sons, John and William, executors. 

Witnesses, George Noostrant, Johanes Areson, Hannah Noostrant. Proved, March 
10, 1769. 
Page 529.--Sir Henry Moore, Baronet, Governor, etc. Whereas JAMES MYER made 
his will, October 3, 1766, and made his mother, Gertie Myer, executor, which 
will was proved March 11, 1767; and whereas the said Gertie Myer hath 
departed this life, Letters of Administration are granted to Andrew Myer, of 
New York, merchant, brother of said James Myer, March 22, 1769. 

Page 534.--In the name of God, Amen. December 10, 1757. I, WILLIAM 
KOWENHOVEN, of Flatlands, in Kings County, being weak and sick. I direct all 
debts to be paid. "It is my will and order that my wife Antye have all my 
black Slaves, both negroes and wenches, to serve her and work on my 
plantation, during her widowhood." I leave to my wife and my son Gerritt each 
1/2 of all the profits of my farm or plantation, but if my wife marry, she is 
to have \'9c100. I leave to my grandson, Willem Kowenhoven, Jr., son of my 
eldest son Willem, deceased, \'9c5 for his birthright. I leave to my son Gerritt 
all my Patentee right in the Common and undivided lands and meadows in the 
township of Flatlands, which my father, Willem Gerrittse Van Kowenhoven, did 
make over to me by a certain Instrument, dated July 28, 1727; Also all my 
horses and husbandry tools. All my money and bonds are to be equally divided 
among my seven children. The sons and daughters of my son Willem, deceased, 
are to have their father's share, but as his youngest daughter Sarah is dead, 
her child shall have her share, and all the rest to my children, Luke, 
Gerritt, Jannettie, widow of Gerritt Schenck, Aeltye, wife of Cornelis 
Voorhees, Jr., and to the three daughters of my daughter, Cathalyntie 
Schenck, deceased, and to my daughter Neeltye, wife of Johanes Duryee. I make 
my sons, Luke and Gerritt, executors. 
Witnesses, Peter Stryker, Jr., Gerritt Stryker, Peter Stryker. Proved, March 
30, 1769. 

Page 18.--In the name of God, Amen. I, GILBERT FORBES, of New York, merchant, 
being of sound mind. After payment of debts, I leave all the rest of my 
estate to my wife Philander and my eight children, Gilbert, William, Abraham, 
Jemima, Mary, Philander, Ann, and Catharine, "share and share alike, except 
$5 over and above to my son Gilbert." I make my wife, and my son Gilbert, and 
my friend, John Youngs, of New York, Schoolmaster, executors. 
Dated March 3, 1769. Witnesses, Jonathan Laurence, John Burt Syng, 
silversmith, Joseph Forbes. Proved, April 20, 1769. 

Page 20.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN WELSH, of New York, mariner. 
After all debts are paid, I leave all my estate to my friend, Elizabeth 
Treaffe, of New York, and make her executor. 
Dated August 3, 1768. Witnesses, Edward Spence, John Forster. Proved, May 1, 
1769. 

Page 34.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS BROWN, JR., of New York, 
merchant. After all debts and funeral charges are paid, I leave to my beloved 
aunt, Sarah Brown, now or late of Scropers Court, Holbourn Hill, London, $100 
Stirling. I leave to my sister, Ann Smith, widow, my two chests and contents 
for the use of her two sons. My executors are to sell all the rest and put 
the money at interest for my sister, Ann Smith, during her life, and then to 
her son, Richard Smith, and to my 3 cousins, Sarah, Susanah, and Richard 
Brown, children of my aunt Sarah. I make my father, Thomas Brown, of London, 
and my friends, John Troup, of Jamaica, in Queens County, and William Talman, 
of New York, executors. 
Dated June 3, 1765. Witnesses, Aaron Stockholm, Benjamin Payne, Jr. Proved, 
May 22, 1769, before Francis Child, Esq. 

Page 77.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN GREEN, of New York, mariner, 
being in good health. After all debts are paid, I leave all the rest to my 
wife Phebe, and make her executor. 
Dated August 30, 1762. Witnesses, John Johnston, merchant, Philip Brown. 
Proved, in Westchester County, March 13, 1769. 

Page 83.--In the name of God, Amen. Be it known and manifest unto all that I, 
JOHN FRANS WALTER, formerly of Germany, but now of New York, carpenter, being 
sick. I leave all my estate to my wife during her widowhood, and then to my 
six children, Wilhelmus, Johanes, Marytie, Eva, Elizabeth, and Catharine. I 
make my wife and my friends, John Repel and Willem Tophelsdorf, executors. My 
executors may sell my house and lot. 
Dated July 13, 1742. Witnesses, Jacob Goelet, John Sake, Jacob Peter Snider. 
roved, July 1, 1769. 
Upon affidavit of Elizabeth Rylander, sister of the testator, John Frans 
Walter, as to handwriting. 
Also affidavit of Jacob Goelet, nephew of Jacob Goelet, the witness, who 
testifies that the said Jacob Goelet is yet living in New York, "but of 
unsound mind and memory, so that he is utterly incapable of giving his 
Testimony upon any Subject." 
Dated July 13, 1742. Witnesses, Jacob Goelet, John Sake, Jacob Peter Snider. 
Proved, July 1, 1769. 
Upon affidavit of Elizabeth Rylander, sister of the testator, John Frans 
Walter, as to handwriting. 
Also affidavit of Jacob Goelet, nephew of Jacob Goelet, the witness, who 
testifies that the said Jacob Goelet is yet living in New York, "but of 
unsound mind and memory, so that he is utterly incapable of giving his 
Testimony upon any Subject." 
Also affidavit of William Corcilwis, of New York, Pot baker, as to John Peter 
Snider, who was dead, as also was John Sake. 

Page 85.--In the name of God, Amen. April 29, 1769. I, ABRAHAM VALENTINE, of 
the Yonkers, in Westchester County, being sick. I leave to my wife Deborah a 
negro wench, 4 cows, 10 sheep, 1 horse, and the right to live in my house 
during widowhood; Also all household goods; To my daughter Susanah $60 when 
18; To my daughter Dorothy $30. I leave to my sons, Gilbert and Abraham, all 
my real estate in East Chester, and oxen and horses to maintain my family, 
and then to them equally. I make my sons executors. 
Witnesses, Elisha Barton, Jr., Anthony Archer, Cornelius McCarthy. Proved, 
June 3, 1769


�Page 85.--In the name of God, Amen. April 29, 1769. I, ABRAHAM VALENTINE, of 
the Yonkers, in Westchester County, being sick. I leave to my wife Deborah a 
negro wench, 4 cows, 10 sheep, 1 horse, and the right to live in my house 
during widowhood; Also all household goods; To my daughter Susanah $60 when 
18; To my daughter Dorothy $30. I leave to my sons, Gilbert and Abraham, all 
my real estate in East Chester, and oxen and horses to maintain my family, 
and then to them equally. I make my sons executors. 
Witnesses, Elisha Barton, Jr., Anthony Archer, Cornelius McCarthy. Proved, 
June 3, 1769. 
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Page 87.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID GOMEZ, of New York, merchant, 
being of perfect mind. "I commit my Soul to Almighty God my Creator. I humbly 
resign my body to the Earth." "I leave to my brother, Isaac Gomez, my part of 
the silver ornaments or Remeniems of the Five Books of Moses which I had by 
my deceased wife out of the estate of my mother-in-law, Mrs. Sebenah De 
Lyon." I leave to the Synagogue of this city $10. All my estate to be sold. I 
leave to my nephew, Matthias Gomez, son of my brother Isaac, $150. After 
legacies are paid, I leave the rest to my brothers, Daniel, Isaac, and 
Benjamin, each 1/4, and 1/4 to my niece Esther, wife of Moses Gomez, son of 
Daniel, and to my niece Rachel, wife of Matthias Gomez, son of Isaac, and to 
Mordecai Gomez, son of Isaac Moses, Jr., deceased. I make my brothers 
executors. 
Dated April 5, 1765. Witnesses, William Butler, Thomas Pearsall, James 
Parsons. Proved, August 14, 1769. 

Page 89.--In the name of God, Amen. I, GARRET COSINE, of New York, trader. I 
leave to my wife Elizabeth $100, and all the goods she brought with her; Also 
a silver milk pot, and my watch for her son, Robert Miller. If she does not 
resign her dower, I leave the above to my son Walter and my daughter, 
Catharine Gilbert. I leave to my son Walter a silver ??ankard and tea pot, 4 
silver Table Spoons, a silver pepper box and a Silver Porringer, and all my 
wearing apparell, and my House Clock and my bed, and a negro woman and all my 
tools for candle making. I leave to my daughter Catharine a silver tankard, 
marked G. C., and a silver tea pot, silver sugar box and cover of silver, 6 
silver Table spoons, 6 tea spoons, silver tea tongs, silver mugg, and silver 
Punch ladle, and a Mahogany Dining Table and Mahogany Card Table, and Looking 
glass. My executors to sell all real estate. I make my loving children, 
Walter Cosine and William W. Gilbert, and my friend, William Wickham, 
executors. 
Dated November 24, 1768. Witnesses, Cornelius Sebring, Zacharias Sickles, 
Barent Sebring. Proved, August 17, 1769. 

Page 123.--In the name of God, Amen. September 26, 1769. I, SIMON DE HART, of 
Brookland, in Kings County, being sick. After all debts are paid, I leave all 
my estate in Brookland or elsewhere to my sister Geeshe, wife of Simon 
Bergen, and she is to pay to my wife Mary $1,500, in three payments. I also 
leave to my wife all household furniture, and a negro man and woman, and all 
the grain in my barn, "threshed and unthreshed," and all my Indian corn, and 
my black horse and riding chair, and my best cow, "and my Grain Mill to clean 
Grain," and all flax and fowls and Turkeys. "There is a legacy given to me in 
the will of my grandfather, Roelof Schenck, some of which I have received and 
some is due. I leave the same to Jacob, John, and Roelof Cowenhoven, my 
half-brother, and to Mary Cowenhoven, my half-sister." I also leave to them 
all my wearing apparell. The rest of my personal estate I leave to my sister, 
Geeshe Bergen. I make Simon Boerum and John Rapalye, executors. 
Witnesses, Wilhelmus Bennet, Tunis Bergen, Simon Lott. Proved, October 10, 
1769

Page 208.--In the name of God, Amen. I, WILLIAM WALDRON, of New York, in 
Harlem Division. August 22, 1761. I leave to my son David $20, "as being my 
eldest son." I leave to my wife Antye as much of my household goods, 
furniture, and kitchen stuff as my executors may judge reasonable for my wife 
to keep house with; Also 3 cows and 2 horses, and for the support of her and 
my under aged children the use of my house and as much land as my executors 
may think proper; Also 2 negro wenches and a negro boy. I leave to my under 
aged children $50 each when they are of age, in lieu of an equivalent which I 
have given to my son David and my daughters, Tanake and Marya. If my wife 
Antye remains my widow till my youngest child is of age, then my executors 
are to sell all, and allow to my wife for her support a child's portion, and 
the rest to my ten children [not named]. I make my wife and son David and my 
friend, John Bogart, executors. 
Witnesses, Benjamin Waldron, Johanes Waldron, John Waldron, Jr. Proved, 
January 15, 1770

Page 217.--In the name of God, Amen. I, WILLEM LARANCE, of New York, 
gardener, being in good health. All debts are to be truly paid. I leave to my 
dear and loving wife, Anna Maria Larrance, all my real and personal estate, 
to her and her heirs and assigns forever, and I make her executor. 
Dated December 2, 1745. Witnesses, Isaac Stoutenburgh, Margaret Johnson, 
Simon Johnson. Proved, February 1, 1770. 

Page 218.--In the name of God, Amen. I, HENRY SHAFER, of New York, carman. 
All debts to be paid. I leave to my son Jacob $10 more than the rest of my 
children, in full bar to all claim as eldest son. I leave to my wife 
Elizabeth all my real estate, consisting of two dwelling houses situate in 
Ann street, in the North Ward, and all my personal estate, so long as she 
remains my widow. After her death or marriage, all to be sold at public 
vendue, except three young negro wenches, which I have given to my children, 
Jacob, Mary Hyer, and Anna. I leave to my wife during her widowhood "my old 
wench Betty and her three children." All the rest to my wife and children. 
"Now as my daughter, Mary Hyer, has already had $100, my two other children 
are to have the same out of my estate." I make my son Jacob and my 
son-in-law, Matthias Hyer, executors. 
Dated August 21, 1769. Witnesses, Henry Peckwell, school master, Ahasuerus 
Turk, Jr., instrument maker, Laurence Hempell, tinman. Proved, February 2, 1770. 

Dated December 2, 1745. Witnesses, Isaac Stoutenburgh, Margaret Johnson, 
Simon Johnson. Proved, February 1, 1770. 

Page 218.--In the name of God, Amen. I, HENRY SHAFER, of New York, carman. 
All debts to be paid. I leave to my son Jacob $10 more than the rest of my 
children, in full bar to all claim as eldest son. I leave to my wife 
Elizabeth all my real estate, consisting of two dwelling houses situate in 
Ann street, in the North Ward, and all my personal estate, so long as she 
remains my widow. After her death or marriage, all to be sold at public 
vendue, except three young negro wenches, which I have given to my children, 
Jacob, Mary Hyer, and Anna. I leave to my wife during her widowhood "my old 
wench Betty and her three children." All the rest to my wife and children. 
"Now as my daughter, Mary Hyer, has already had $100, my two other children 
are to have the same out of my estate." I make my son Jacob and my 
son-in-law, Matthias Hyer, executors. 
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Dated August 21, 1769. Witnesses, Henry Peckwell, school master, Ahasuerus 
Turk, Jr., instrument maker, Laurence Hempell, tinman. Proved, February 2, 
1770. 
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Page 221.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DANIEL DENNISTON, of Ulster County, 
merchant, being in good health. August 20, 1764. I leave to my wife Sophia 
all my estate, and all my clothing I leave to my brothers, Joseph and Hugh 
Denniston. I leave "all and everything else" to my wife, and make her 
executor. 
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Witnesses, John Monk, John Fendell. Proved in Albany, before John De Peyster, 
-- October, 1769. 
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Page 223.--In the name of God, Amen. I, CHARLES JEFFERY, of New York, 
mariner. I leave to my wife Sarah all my goods and whatever is owing to me 
from any person, and make her executor. 
Dated October 26, 1764. Witnesses, Henry Langdon, William Scott, John Andreas 
Lucam, butcher. Proved, February 7, 1770. 

Page 228.--Cadwallader Colden, Esq., Capt. Gen. and Governor. Whereas, JAMES 
CAMPBELL, "late of the Country of the Illinois, but since residing in New 
York," Gentleman, lately deceased in said city, having, as is alleged, made 
his last will, and appointed as executor a person who is now a resident in 
the said Country of the Illinois, and hath, as is supposed, the said will in 
his custody, Letters of Administration are granted to James Robertson, Esq., 
of New York, to collect and keep all goods for the benefit of the heirs. 
February 20, 1770. 

Page 238.--In the name of God, Amen. I, PETER Low, of New York, merchant, 
being sick. After all debts are paid, I leave all the rest of my estate, real 
and personal, to my wife Rachel during her life. If she marries, she is to 
have 1/10. After her death, I leave all to my children, Peter, Cornelius, 
Nicholas, John, Helena, Margaret, Jane, Rachel, and Elizabeth. I make my wife 
and my sons, Peter and Cornelius, executors. 
Dated January 8, 17 49/50. Witnesses, John Van Cortlandt, Cornelius Wynkoop, 
Benjamin Wynkoop. Proved, April 21, 1770. 

Page 243.--In the name of God, Amen. I, MARGARET DE PEYSTER, of New York, 
widow, do make and declare my last will as followeth. I direct all debts to 
be paid. I leave to my son James and his wife Sarah 1/2 of all that certain 
farm in Bergen County, New Jersey, now in the possession of the widow of 
Johanes Camaghar; Also 1/2 of all my undivided land, situate near the farm, 
and now in the possession of persons having no title to the same, and against 
whom, I am informed, a verdict and Judgment have been obtained. I leave the 
said farm and land to them In Trust for all the children already begotten, 
and to be begotten within 30 years, until the youngest child is of age, and 
then to all their children. I leave to my son, Frederick De Peyster, the 
other half of said farm and lands, And if he shall hereafter marry, then to 
him for life, and then to his wife and children. I also leave to my son, 
James De Peyster, all my lots in New York, fronting east to the street 
commonly called the Broadway, and bounded south by Cortlandt street, and 1/7 
of all the rest of my real estate, to him for life, and then to his son, 
Abraham De Peyster. I leave to my children, Catharine, wife of John 
Livingston, Frederick, Margaret, wife of William Axtell, Mary, wife of John 
Charlton, and Elizabeth, wife of Matthew Clarkson, 5/7 of the remainder. I 
leave to my daughter, Eve De Peyster, 1/7 during her life, and then to her 
children, but if she dies without issue, then to my other children. I leave 
1/7 to the children of my son James who may be living at the time of my 
death. I leave to my daughter Eve my negro wench "Sarah." I leave to 
Margaret, the daughter of my son James, "my Turtle Shell Teak box and my 
Scrutoire," and a negro girl. I make my sons and my sons-in-law and my 
daughter Eve, executors, "And they are to appoint three men to divide and lay 
out my Pasture ground, situate in New York, near Fresh water, at a place 
formerly called the Calck Hook, into 7 parts, and my son James is to have his 
choice, and the rest to my other children." I make my sons, James and 
Frederick, and my son-in-law, John Livingston, executors. 
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Dated December 22, 1769. Witnesses, James Van Cortlandt, Augustus Van 
Cortlandt, John Jay. Proved, March 27, 1770. 
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[NOTE.--Margaret De Peyster was the widow of Abraham De Peyster, one of the 
most prominent citizens of early New York. She was one of the daughters of 
Stephen Van Cortlandt.--W. S. P.] 

Page 130.--Cadwallader Colden, Esq., His Majesty's Lieutenant Governor and 
Commander in Chief, Etc. Whereas, CORNELIUS GARRET VAN HORNE, of New York, 
merchant, made his will September 3, 1747, and made his wife Judith and 
Garret Van Horne and Simon Johnson and Peter Jay executors, which will was 
proved June 11, 1752, and the executors confirmed, And whereas the said 
Judith and the said Gerritt Van Horne are both dead, and the other executors 
have resigned, Administration is granted to Augustus Van Horne, of New York, 
merchant, the only surviving son of said Cornelius Gerritt Van Horne. October 
4, 1769.


Page 137.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DAVID YOUNG, of New York, innkeeper, 
being sick and weak. I leave to my wife 1/3 of all my estate, real and 
personal. I leave to David Young, of Windham, Connecticutt, all my wearing 
apparell and linnen; To Robert Young, "of Boston Government," my silver 
watch; To Samuel Young, son of my brother, Joseph Young, of New York, $10 
towards the expense of his education; To David Young, another son of my 
brother Joseph, $10; To my brother, Samuel Young, of County Tyrone, in 
Ireland, $10, to be remitted to him with all convenient speed. I leave all 
the rest of my estate to my executors in Trust to sell the same, and after 
paying debts and legacies, I leave to my brother, Samuel Young, 2/9. "The 
sons of my brother John and the sons of my sisters, Jane and Mary, such as 
choose to come to this city, shall have their passage paid, and the rest of 
my estate divided between them, if they come within three years." I make my 
wife and my brother Joseph and my friend, Thomas Lynot, of Albany County, 
executors. 
Dated September 3, 1769. Witnesses, Alexander Haure, John Thorp, Roger Smyth, 
tailor. Proved, November 1, 1769. 



Page 140.--In the name of God, Amen. I, HESTER WEYMAN, widow of William 
Weyman, of New York, being sick. I leave to my son, Robert Ratsey Weyman, 
$10, on account of his being my eldest son. I leave to my niece and Godchild, 
Janet Goelet, my Pearl Necklace. I leave to my nieces, Alice, Janet, and 
Elizabeth Goelet, all my wearing apparell. My negro man "Sam" is to be hired 
out till my youngest son is 21, and then sold to such of my sons as will pay 
the most for him. My executors are to sell all my real and personal estate, 
except my wrought plate and my negro "Sam," at publick vendue, and the 
interest to be paid to my sons, Robert Ratsey Weyman and William Weyman, for 
their clothing, Schooling, and support, and when they are of age they are to 
have the principal, and my wrought plate, consisting of one silver tankard, 
silver sugar box, silver milk pot, tea spoons and table spoons, sauce cup, 
two pair of silver knee buckles, one pair silver shoe buckles, 2 gold rings. 
If both my sons die, then I leave my estate to the children of my sister 
Elizabeth, wife of Peter Goelet. I make Peter Goelet and Gabriel H. Ludlow, 
executors. 
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Dated September 20, 1769. Witnesses, John Griffith, John Hunt, merchant, Mary 
Brown, wife of William Brown. Proved, October 19, 1769. 
NOTE.--The New York Gazette and Mercury contained the following notice: "Last 
night (July 27, 1768) died at his house in this city, of a lingering illness, 
which had for some Time rendered him incapable of Business, Mr. William 
Weyman, for many years a Printer of Note in this city." Hugh Gaine was 
appointed Publick Printer in his room. He was at one time partner of James 
Parker, printer.

Page 154.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ROBERT FERGUSON, of New York, 
mariner. I leave to my wife Elizabeth all my estate and Prize Money, and make 
her executor. 
Dated October 6, 1757. Witnesses, Oliver Roosevelt, chocolate maker, Peter 
Clarke, Alexander Miley. Proved, December 8, 1769, before John Bowles, Esq., 
in New York. The wife Elizabeth was then Elizabeth Stratton, wife of Robert 
Stratton. 
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Page 160.--In the name of God, Amen. I, HARMANUS RUTGERS, of New York, 
merchant, being of sound mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of 
this frail and transitory life. After all debts are paid, I leave to my 
mother, Elizabeth Rutgers, widow, all my estate, real and personal, and make 
her executor. 
Dated August 12, 1757. Witnesses, Ahasuerus Elsworth, George Elsworth, chair 
maker, Henry Benson, mariner. Proved, December 6, 1769. 
Dated March 2, 1769. Witnesses, John Acklay, carpenter, Nicholas Grub, 
Richard Fletcher, school master. Proved, January 2, 1770, before John Bowles, 
Esq. 
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Page 198.--In the name of God, Amen. I, MARY PHILPOT, of New York, widow. I 
direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my daughters, Deborah, wife of 
Matthew Du Bois, of Duchess County, and Mary, wife of William Ellsworth, of 
New York, gunsmith, all my estate, real and personal. I make Matthew Du Bois 
and William Ellsworth, executors. 
Dated May 30, 1751. Witnesses, Mary Darcy, Richard Nichols, Esq., Joseph 
Webb, Jr. Proved, January 5, 1770, before Goldsbrow Banyer. 

Dated May 30, 1751. Witnesses, Mary Darcy, Richard Nichols, Esq., Joseph 
Webb, Jr. Proved, January 5, 1770, before Goldsbrow Banyer. 
Page 200.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JONATHAN YOUNGS, JR., of Southold, in 
Suffolk County, husbandman, being sick in body. I leave to my wife Martha the 
use of 1/3 of all my real estate and 1/2 of my house. After all debts are 
paid, all my personal estate is to be divided as follows: To my sons, 
Jonathan, William, and Samuel, all my farming implements. All the rest, 
except what is necessary for the support of my wife, to my daughters, Martha, 
Mehitabel, Hannah, and Dorothy. I leave to my son Jonathan 6 acres of land, 
including the house and orchard where he now lives. I leave to my son William 
6 acres of land, including the house and orchard where I now live. I leave to 
my son Samuel 6 acres of land, to be bounded at the discretion of my 
executors. All the rest of my lands I leave to my three sons. My father, 
Jonathan Youngs, is to be supported agreeable to a bond I gave to him. If my 
daughters remain unmarried after the death of my wife, my sons are to pay 
each of them yearly, so long as unmarried, 30 pounds of Pork, 35 of beef, 4 
bushels of wheat, 2 of corn, and a cow. "My sons, William and Samuel, shall 
within three years buy for my son Jonathan $7 worth of material to enable him 
to build him a barn." If my daughters remain unmarried, they are to have room 
in my house, and fire wood and fruit to use. I make my wife Martha and my 
friend, Thomas Youngs, executors. 
Dated August 13, 1769. Witnesses, Peter Vaile, Nathaniel King, Ezekiel 
Glover. Proved, September 20, 1769, before Jared Landon. 
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Page 203.--In the name of God, Amen. I, PETER CONSELLIE, of Bushwyck, in 
Kings County, being aged and weak. I leave to my wife Sarah $25, and the use 
of all the farm and real estate which I have in conjunction with my son 
Barent, to whom I lately sold one-half. I also leave her two cows. I leave to 
my son Barent $40; To my son Arie $40; To my daughter Elizabeth, wife of 
Jacob Bennett, $5; To my daughter Barbara, wife of Tunis Van Catts, $5; To 
my daughter Sarah, wife of Abraham Vandervoort, $5. If my executors shall be 
compelled to pay any sums for which I am bound for my son Arrie, his legacy 
is to be void. I leave to my grandson, Petrus Consellie, son of my son John, 
deceased, 1 shilling in full bar to all claim as Heir at Law. I leave to my 
son Petrus 1 shilling in bar to all claim, and to my son Andries 1 shilling. 
"My executors are to sell all my personal estate at auction, Publick Vendue, 
or Outcry to the highest bidder." All the rest of my estate, real and 
personal, I leave to my sons, John and William. I make my brother-in-law, 
David Miller, of Bushwick, and my friend, Theodorus Polhemus, executors. 
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Dated February 10, 1768. Witnesses, William Provoost, Abraham Cannon, John 
Rosevelt. Proved in New York, January 11, 1770. 
NOTE.--The above is the only instance of any heirs being "cut off" with the 
proverbial shilling

Dated March 2, 1769. Witnesses, John Acklay, carpenter, Nicholas Grub, 
Richard Fletcher, school master. Proved, January 2, 1770, before John Bowles, 
Esq. 

Page 248.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ISABELLA VAN DAM, widow of Mr. Isaac 
Van Dam, of New York, being sick and indisposed. I direct all debts to be 
paid. I leave to my daughters, Sarah and Catharine Mary, all my household and 
kitchen furniture. All the rest of my estate I leave to my six children, 
Sarah, Anthony, Rip, Isaac, John, and Catharine Mary. What any of them may be 
indebted to me is to be taken out of their share. I make Mr. Nicholas William 
Stuyvesant, and my son Anthony, and my daughters, Sarah and Catharine Mary, 
executors. 

Page 267.--In the name of God, Amen. "I, JAMES PARKER, of New York, Printer, 
reflecting on the uncertainty of life, and being in sound Mind and Memory, 
Blessed be God." "My Soul, an immortal Part, not so properly my own as 
another's, believing it to be purchased by the Lord Jesus Christ, I bequeath 
to Him, believing that he will fulfill his Promise and Right against all the 
Malice of the Evil One, who by his continual attacks on my poor intellectuals 
has caused me to be defiled from the Crown of my Head to the Soles of my 
Feet." I leave to my wife all my estate during her life, except as follows, 
and she is to pay all debts. I leave to my son, Samuel F. Parker, after my 
wife's decease, my dwelling house where I now dwell and the lot it stands 
upon. I leave to my daughter, Jane Parker, my small house adjoining, with the 
lot and stable, unless her brother chooses to pay her $600 for the same. "The 
house and three lots of ground in Woodbridge, New Jersey, where my brother's 
widow now resides, one of which lots was left to me by my father, and the 
other two I bought of my brother," I leave them to my brother's widow to 
bring up her children, and then to my granddaughter, Mary Parker. The small 
house and lot in Woodbridge, which I purchased of Edward Potter, and the lot 
I purchased of Margaret Alfoord, I leave to my daughter Jane, unless her 
brother shall pay her 250 Spannish milled Dollars for the same. I leave to my 
daughter Jane what property I may have in New Haven after her mother's death. 
The Pine lands and saw mill in Monmouth County, New Jersey, which I bought of 
the executors of Jonathan Thomas, I leave to my nephew, James Parker, and he 
is to pay $5 Jersey money to each of my brother's children. I leave to my 
son, Samuel Parker, the land I may have at Wyoming. I leave to my wife the 
disposal of all my movable estate to help her bring up her granddaughter, and 
I would have her give to my sister two cows and 10 sheep that may be on the 
place. I leave to my son Samuel my silver bowl and plate; To my daughter Jane 
a good bed. I leave to my son Samuel all the Printing materials, and he is to 
pay to his mother 5 dollars a year as an acknowledgement. I make my wife 
Mary, executor. 
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Dated April 7, 1769. Witnesses, William Carr, carpenter, Samuel Higginson, 
Robert McAlpine

Dated April 27, 1770. Witnesses, Samuel Jones, Esq., Isaac Noble, merchant, 
Uzal Johnson. 
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Codicil, May 12, 1770. I leave to Rev. Mr. Mason, minister of the Scotch 
Presbyterian Congregation in New York, 20 Pistoles; To Mary Mackline, of New 
York, widow, $40; To Margaret Gillis, who now attends me as nurse, $10. 
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Codicil, June 25, 1770. Revokes the legacy of $10 left to Margaret Gillis. 
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Witnesses, Jean Gueringay, Isaac Noble. Proved, July 25, 1770. 

Page 308.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS YARROW, of New York, ship 
carpenter. After all debts are paid, I leave to my loving wife Helena all my 
estate, real and personal, which I have or may have, "and all that shall be 
due to me from Capt. Scott, of the Brig 'Tombago,' now bound on a voyage to 
the Granadoes." I make my wife executor. Dated, April 17, 1769. 
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Witnesses, John Young, Charles Phillips, Cooper, Thomas Burns. Proved, 
September 7, 1770. 

Page 314.--In the name of God, Amen, October 24, 1768. I, JOHN STRYKER, of 
Flatbush, in Kings County, being weak in body. After all debts are paid, I 
leave to my son Peter my silver-hilted sword for his Birth right before any 
division. I leave to my youngest son Michel my Great Dutch Bible, "which 
heretofore belonged to his grandfather, Michel Hanse Bergen." Also all my 
farming tools and all my real estate, wherever situated, "except 7 acres in 
Flatbush, being the place where my grandfather, Jan Stryker, deceased, lived, 
bounded west by the street, south by Dominicus Vanderveer, north by the 
School Pasture, and east to be bounded by a line drawn from the School 
Pasture to said Dominicus Vanderveer's orchard, the same course with the most 
easterly line of said School Pasture." And he shall pay to my executors $400 
for my 10 children, viz.: Peter, Johanes, Antye, Magdalena, Abraham, 
Sammetye, Jacobus, Margaritie, Michel, and Femitie "each one just tenth," and 
to be paid in three years. And 3 years later he shall pay $400 to said 
children. I also leave to my son Michel all my right in the Flatbush Patent 
in the undivided lands conveyed to me by my father Peter Stryker, November 
16, 1738. Also 1/2 of cattle and horses and my weaving loom. The lot reserved 
above I leave to my children, also all the rest of my real estate. And 
whereas my slaves have faithfully served me they shall have the choice of 
which of my children they will live with. I make my son Michel, and my 
brother, Peter Stryker, and Cornelius Vanderveer, executors. 
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Witnesses, Peter Stryker, Jr., Geritt Stryker, Petrus Van Steenbergh, 
schoolmaster. Proved, September 15, 1770. 
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Page 317.--Cadwallader Colden, Esq., Capt., Gen., and Governor. Whereas, 
JONATHAN ROBESON, of Upper Dublin, Philadelphia, made his will February 2, 
1766, which was proved in Philadelphia, April 5, 1766, and made Jonathan 
Robeson, John Richbill, and Mary Robeson executors, and said will was also 
proved in New York. The said Jonathan Robeson, of Whitemarsh, was approved as 
executor, September 26, 1770. 
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In the name of God, Amen. I, HENRY CUYLER, of New York, merchant, being at 
present but weak and in a poor state of health. I leave to my sons Henry and 
Barent R. Cuyler all my sugar house and land and dwelling house and stables, 
and all utensils and two negro men, and they are to pay to my wife yearly 
$360 during her life. I leave to my wife the use of all household goods, 
plate, and servants during her life, and then to my six children. I leave to 
my sons Henry and Barent and to John Smyth, of North Amboy, New Jersey, Esq., 
all my Proprietor Rights in East New Jersey to sell and pay debts, and the 
rest to my children. My executors are to sell all the rest of my estate and 
divide the proceeds among my six children. I make my sons Barent and Henry 
and John Smyth, executors, and John Smyth is to have $100 Stirling for his 
trouble. Dated, August 29, 1770. 
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Witnesses, William Ludlow, George Ludlow, William W. Ludlow. Proved, 
September 29, 1770. 
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[NOTE.--Henry Cuyler, a prominent member of a prominent family, died after a 
lingering illness, at Perth Amboy, September 17, 1770. His funeral at his 
house in New York was attended by a large number of people. "He was buried in 
the New Dutch Church Yard."

Page 320.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ALEXANDER PHOENIX, of New York, 
mariner, being aged and infirm. My executors are to pay and discharge all 
debts. And they are to pay for the schooling of my three grandchildren, John, 
Daniel, and Fanny Phoenix, children of my son Alexander, deceased, until they 
are 14 years of age. And they are to pay to my daughter, Mary Exceen, a 
sufficient sum of money to maintain my granddaughter Fanny until she is 14 
years old. If she leaves my daughter Mary then nothing is to be paid to any 
other person for her support, unless all my executors shall agree. Of all the 
rest of my estate, house and home lot, etc., I leave to my son Teleman, 1/6, 
but if he die it is to go to his son Alexander. I leave to my grandchildren, 
Elizabeth, Cornelius, Fanny, Alexander, John, and Daniel Phoenix, children of 
my son Alexander, deceased, 1/6. I leave to my son Daniel 1/6; to my 
daughter, Mary Exceen, 1/6; to my daughter Catharine, wife of Adolph Waldron, 
1/6; to my son-in-law, Abraham Bocke, 1/6. If either of my children desire to 
have my house and lot, they are to have it at appraisal; but if not, it is to 
be sold. My daughter, Mary Exceen, is to have the use of the house where she 
lives, without rent, and the lot. "And she shall also have the rent of the 
old house in New street, called the Pack House," to enable her to pay the tax 
on both houses and keep them in repair until such time as a final decision be 
made. I make my sons Teleman and Daniel, and my daughters, Catharine Waldron 
and Mary Exceen, executors. 
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Witnesses, Mary Morse, Adam Dalmage, Charles Morse. Proved, September 19, 
1770. 

Page 317.--Cadwallader Colden, Esq., Capt., Gen., and Governor. Whereas, 
JONATHAN ROBESON, of Upper Dublin, Philadelphia, made his will February 2, 
1766, which was proved in Philadelphia, April 5, 1766, and made Jonathan 
Robeson, John Richbill, and Mary Robeson executors, and said will was also 
proved in New York. The said Jonathan Robeson, of Whitemarsh, was approved as 
executor, September 26, 1770. 
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In the name of God, Amen. I, HENRY CUYLER, of New York, merchant, being at 
present but weak and in a poor state of health. I leave to my sons Henry and 
Barent R. Cuyler all my sugar house and land and dwelling house and stables, 
and all utensils and two negro men, and they are to pay to my wife yearly 
$360 during her life. I leave to my wife the use of all household goods, 
plate, and servants during her life, and then to my six children. I leave to 
my sons Henry and Barent and to John Smyth, of North Amboy, New Jersey, Esq., 
all my Proprietor Rights in East New Jersey to sell and pay debts, and the 
rest to my children. My executors are to sell all the rest of my estate and 
divide the proceeds among my six children. I make my sons Barent and Henry 
and John Smyth, executors, and John Smyth is to have $100 Stirling for his 
trouble. Dated, August 29, 1770. 
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Witnesses, William Ludlow, George Ludlow, William W. Ludlow. Proved, 
September 29, 1770. 
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[NOTE.--Henry Cuyler, a prominent member of a prominent family, died after a 
lingering illness, at Perth Amboy, September 17, 1770. His funeral at his 
house in New York was attended by a large number of people. "He was buried in 
the New Dutch Church Yard."--W. S. P.] 
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Page 320.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ALEXANDER PHOENIX, of New York, 
mariner, being aged and infirm. My executors are to pay and discharge all 
debts. And they are to pay for the schooling of my three grandchildren, John, 
Daniel, and Fanny Phoenix, children of my son Alexander, deceased, until they 
are 14 years of age. And they are to pay to my daughter, Mary Exceen, a 
sufficient sum of money to maintain my granddaughter Fanny until she is 14 
years old. If she leaves my daughter Mary then nothing is to be paid to any 
other person for her support, unless all my executors shall agree. Of all the 
rest of my estate, house and home lot, etc., I leave to my son Teleman, 1/6, 
but if he die it is to go to his son Alexander. I leave to my grandchildren, 
Elizabeth, Cornelius, Fanny, Alexander, John, and Daniel Phoenix, children of 
my son Alexander, deceased, 1/6. I leave to my son Daniel 1/6; to my 
daughter, Mary Exceen, 1/6; to my daughter Catharine, wife of Adolph Waldron, 
1/6; to my son-in-law, Abraham Bocke, 1/6. If either of my children desire to 
have my house and lot, they are to have it at appraisal; but if not, it is to 
be sold. My daughter, Mary Exceen, is to have the use of the house where she 
lives, without rent, and the lot. "And she shall also have the rent of the 
old house in New street, called the Pack House," to enable her to pay the tax 
on both houses and keep them in repair until such time as a final decision be 
made. I make my sons Teleman and Daniel, and my daughters, Catharine Waldron 
and Mary Exceen, executors. 
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Witnesses, Mary Morse, Adam Dalmage, Charles Morse. Proved, September 19, 
1770. 
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Page 324.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ISAAC GOMEZ, of New York, merchant, 
"being in as good state of health as I have been for some time past, but of 
sound mind." I recommend my immortal Soul to the Mercy of my Great Creator, 
and my body I commit to the earth to be decently interred. After all debts 
are paid I leave to my wife Deborah an annuity of $150 yearly during her 
widowhood and the use of my dwelling house and lot in Queens street, where I 
now dwell. Also all furniture, plate, and jewels and as many of my slaves as 
are necessary to attend her. After the death of my wife I leave to my 
daughter Esther $600 and 1/2 of the plate and jewels, "except the silver 
ornaments belonging to my Five Books of Moses, called by us Rimonaim." I 
leave to the Ruler of the Jewish Synagogue in this city $15 for the use of 
the Synagogue. All the rest of my estate I leave to my son Matthias, and I 
make him executor. Dated, February 16, 1769. 
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Witnesses, Jonathan Morell, John Dunlop, merchant, Moses Smith. Proved, 
October 1, 1770. 

Page 360.--"Whenever Divine Providence shall take me out of this World, I 
pray God, for Christ's sake, that I may be prepared for so great a change." 
As to my estate, I, FREEMAN CLARKSON, of New York. I leave to my brother, 
David Clarkson, of New York, merchant, my gold watch and the seals I usually 
wear, "and the Pictures of your grandfather, Secretary Clarkson, the Rev. Mr. 
Freeman, and our uncle, Mr. Matthew Clarkson, and my own Picture, and my 
glass Scrutoire in my dining-room, and all the folio books in my Library, and 
my case with silver-handled knives and forks, and my largest silver jug, and 
a two-eared silver cup. I leave him these as a mark of my esteem. And the 
Providence of God having given him more than his brothers is the reason of my 
giving him no more." My executors will in ten years sell all my lands in 
Ulster County, and Orange County, and all my lots in New York, and my farm at 
Flatbush, in Kings County, which my father purchased of Cornelius C. Suydam, 
and my two lots of wood land in Brooklyn and Flatbush, being 21 acres. And my 
lot of meadow in Carnasie meadow, and my half lot of meadow in the New Lots. 
>From the money they are to pay to the "Rector and Inhabitants of New York, in 
Communion with the Church of England as by Law Established," $100 for the 
Charity School. I leave to my brother, Matthew Clarkson, the house where I 
now live and 9 acres of land contiguous, and my 7 acres of wood land, "and my 
lot of meadow at a place called De Boay," and all such servants, horses, 
cattle, and implements as my brothers David and Levinus shall think necessary 
for him, and all household furniture during his natural life. On condition 
that he abide and dwell in said house. My executors are to sell all the rest 
of horses, servants, etc. An inventory is to be made of all that is left to 
him; and he is to give a bond to leave them as good as can be reasonably 
expected. I also leave him 1/2 of my books and plate for life, and then to 
his children. The other half I leave to my brother Levinus. My brother David 
is to put all monies, received at interest, and pay the interest to my 
brother Matthew during his life. After his death I leave the said house and 
land, "and the lot of meadow at De Boay," to my brother David, and he is to 
pay to my executors $700. If he will not do this, I leave them to my brother 
Levinus, and if neither will do it, then they are to be sold. "No part of the 
profits of my lands are to be paid to any widow of my brother Matthew." After 
his death I leave $1,500 to all the children of my brother Levinus, and all 
the rest of my estate to all the children of my brother Matthew, but if he 
dies without issue, then to be divided into two parts, 1/2 to the children of 
David and 1/2 to the children of Levinus. My brother David is within a week 
to take into his custody all deeds, bonds, etc. I make my brothers, 
executors. Dated, June 23, 1770. 
Witnesses, Adrian Hegeman, Petrus Hegeman, Petrus Van Steenburgh, school 
master. 

Codicil, September 10, 1770. The executors are not to be held responsible for 
losses. If the children of my brother Levinus die, he is to take their share. 
I leave to my brother Levinus "my silver tea pot and my Gold Spectacles and 
my best Crystal buttons, set in Gold, and my Silver Spurs." Proved, October 
17, 1770. 

[NOTE.--Freeman Clarkson was born 1724, died Sept. 14, 1770. His father, 
David Clarkson, born 1694, died 1751, married Ann Margaret Freeman. His 
grandfather was Matthew Clarkson, Secretary of the Province, who died in 
1702. David Clarkson, brother of Freeman, had his fortune greatly increased 
by drawing $5,000 Stirling in a lottery, which was doubtless one of the acts 
of the "Providence of God," to which the testator alludes. Freeman Clarkson 
inherited and lived and died on a family estate at Flatbush, where he passed 
a quiet and uneventful bachelor life. His funeral was conducted after the 
ancient custom. The following were the funeral expenses: 

13 gallons Madeira wine at 8s������$5 4s. 0d. 
2 Barrels Beer������������2 8s. 0d. 
Pipes and Tobacco���������8s. 9d. 
Ferryman for Ferriage���������3s. 8d. 50 yards 
Linnen at 5s. ������������4d13 6s. 8d. 
1 Piece white Riband���������17s. 0d. 
Mr. John Sebring's bill for Funeral���3 17s. 8d. 
Sexton to his burial���������$1 0s. 0d. 
Mr. Peter Scott for ground in the Church���4 0s. 0d. 
For the Coffin������������1 8s. 0d. 
For Candles������������12s. 0d. 
It will be remembered that a Pound was York Currency=$2.50

Page 443.--In the name of God, Amen. I, HENRY WHITE, of New York, mariner, 
being sick. I leave to my wife Margaret all my estate, real and personal, 
except $50, which I leave to my mother, Catharine White, of Dunbar, in 
Scotland. I make my wife executor. "I have hereunto set my hand and seal in 
the River Gaboon, on the Coast of Africa, this 19 of November, 1769." 
Witnesses, Thomas Sanders, Philip Snoillam. Proved, January 10, 1770
Witnesses, John Thurston, Benjamin Hinchman, Robert Hinchman. Proved, June 
13, 1770. [At that time the widow was dead, and the daughter, Catharine 
Hooglant, was then Catharine Adriance.] 


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Page 441.--In the name of God, Amen. I, HEZEKIAH REEVE, of Southold, Suffolk 
County, "being poorly in body." I leave to my wife the use of 1/3 of my 
lands. To my son Manassah 5 shillings. To my sons, Jonathan, Jesse, and 
Silas, each 5s. I leave to my son, Purriah Reeve,all my land at the New road, 
or adjoining thereto, and all my meadow at Saw mill Brook. "Also that wood 
land I have adjoining to that land, northerly, where my son Purriah liveth." 
I leave to my daughters, Mary and Jerusha, my dwelling house and Neck of land 
where I now live. Also all my movable estate, and the use of 1/2 of my saw 
mill brook meadow, and of wood land joining to Richard Sweezy and my son 
Purriah's land, for fire wood, so long as she remains single. I make my wife 
and my son Purriah, executors. Dated, January 30, 1761. 
Witnesses, Ebenezer Mather, Joshua Corwin, James Fanning, Jr. Proved, 
February 28, 1770. (Wife's name not given.) 


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Page 443.--In the name of God, Amen. I, HENRY WHITE, of New York, mariner, 
being sick. I leave to my wife Margaret all my estate, real and personal, 
except $50, which I leave to my mother, Catharine White, of Dunbar, in 
Scotland. I make my wife executor. "I have hereunto set my hand and seal in 
the River Gaboon, on the Coast of Africa, this 19 of November, 1769." 
Witnesses, Thomas Sanders, Philip Snoillam. Proved, January 10, 1770. 


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Page 445.--In the name of God, Amen. I, STEPHEN USTICK, of New York, 
carpenter. I leave to my wife Jane all my estate, real and personal, during 
her widowhood, and then to my five children, Thomas, Stephen, John, 
Elizabeth, and Jane. My oldest son, Thomas, is to have 10 shillings first. I 
make my wife Jane and my brother, William Ustick, executors. Dated, August 
25, 1770. 
Witnesses, John Carman, Moses Taylor, Jr., Margaret Convey. Proved, January 
22, 1771. 
[NOTE.--Thomas Ustick was born at St. Justin, Cornwall, England. Came to 
America, and was made Freeman of New York, May 30, 1738. He died October 11, 
1738, aged 38, and is buried in Trinity church yard. He married Elizabeth 
Shackerly, and had sons Stephen (the testator of above will) and William 
Ustick. The latter was born in New Jersey, December 28, 1731. He married 
Susannah Pelletreau (daughter of Paul Pelletreau, and Susannah Heurtin, his 
wife), June 19, 1757. She was born December 26, 1733, and died September 14, 
1782. William Ustick died May 2, 1806, and he and his wife are buried in 
Trinity church yard. He was a hardware merchant, and his home was No. 244 
Pearl street, where all his children, and the children of his son William 
were born. He left 9 children, Susannah (born June 18, 1760, married Richard 
Hartshorne, died May 23, 1833); Elizabeth (wife of Laurence Hartshorne, born 
November 20, 1761, died February 20, 1793); William, Jr. (born January 28, 
1764, died January 27, 1836); Mary (wife of John Titus, born May 15, 1766); 
Deborah (wife of Dr. John Onderdonk, born February 23, 1768); Ann (born 1772, 
died 1830); and Thomas (born July 5, 1774, died 1811). William Ustick, Jr., 
married Sarah Hartshorne. She died January 22, 1848, aged 86. They had 
children, Susannah, William R., Robert, Sarah H., Thomas W., Richard (born 
April 10, 1800, died March 17, 1859), and Elizabeth. All of these died 
unmarried, except Richard, who was the last of the name of this family. He 
married Elizabeth, widow of Moses Ward, and daughter of Henry Blake, of 
Albany. She died April 20, 1897, aged 83; left no children. This family were 
all buried in the northeast corner of St. John's Cemetery on Varrick street, 
New York, now a Park. Dr. John Onderdonk, and wife Deborah Ustick, were the 
parents of Bishop Henry Ustick Onderdonk, of Philadelphia, and Bishop 
Benjamin Tredwell Onderdonk, of New York. They have many descendants.

Page 451.--In the name of God, Amen. I, FLEMING COLGAN, of New York, mariner, 
being of sound mind. I leave to my brother, John Colgan, 10 shillings, in 
full bar to all claim as eldest son. I leave to my nephew, Fleming Colgan, 
residing at Jamaica, in Queens County, $400. To my nephew, Reed Colgan, now 
in the West Indies, $50. I leave to Johana, daughter of Mr. Christopher 
Smith, and his late wife, my niece, Mary Colgan, $400. To Thomas, Catharine, 
and Elijah, the children of Wynant Van Zandt and his wife, Jane, my niece, 
late Jane Colgan, each $150. To Lucretia and Mary, children of Thomas 
Hamersley and Sarah, his wife, late Sarah Colgan, my niece, $150 each. To my 
nephew, Thomas Colgan, now apprentice to said Thomas Hamersley, $150. All the 
rest of my estate to my niece, Mary Smith, wife of Christopher Smith. I make 
Christopher Smith and Wynant Van Zandt, executors. Dated, November 24, 1764. 
Witnesses, Rebecca More, Mark Valentine, mariner, James Emott. Proved, 
February 1, 1771. 

Page 478.--In the name of God, Amen. I, THOMAS CANDELL, of New York, Inn 
keeper, being in good health. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my 
eldest son, Thomas, $5, in full bar to all claim as heir at law. I leave to 
my wife Mary the use of all my dwelling house and lots, and pieces of ground 
and all the rest of my estate until my youngest child is of age, for the 
support and education of my children. If my wife remarries, she is to have 
1/3 of the income for life. I leave to each of my sons $50. To my eldest 
daughter, Magdalen, $100. To my three eldest sons all my wearing apparell. To 
each of my daughters a good bed and furniture, when my youngest child is of 
age, then I leave all to her and my children (not named). I make my wife Mary 
and my son Thomas and Thomas Vardel and James Emott, executors. Dated, August 
24, 1769. 
Witnesses, Thomas Grigg, cabinet maker, Thomas Horsefield, Jonathan Fish. 
Proved, February 26, 1771. 

Page 481.--In the name of God, Amen. I, NICHOLAS JOHNSON, of New York, Inn 
holder, being of perfect mind. I leave to my wife Mary my best bed, 6 silver 
Table spoons, 6 tea spoons, "6 common House chairs, and one large two-armed 
chair," and two small looking glasses, one dozen China cups and saucers, and 
all my kitchen utensils, and all the Spirituous Liquors, and all bonds and 
book debts. I leave to my daughter, Mary Johnson, a feather bed, and silver 
table and tea spoons, "and silver Tea Tongs." Also a boat called the 
"Betsey," and a Skiff, and 4 beds and $80, when of age, the interest to be 
paid for her schooling. I make William Sheerear and John Burling, executors. 
Dated, December 11, 1770. 
Witnesses, Henry Bruckman, Darby Doyle, John Welsh, innkeeper. Proved, March 
4, 1771. 

Page 483.--In the name of God, Amen, February 26, 1770. I, ELIZABETH 
RICHARDS, of New York, widow, being weak in body. I order all debts to be 
paid. My executors have full power to sell all my estate. I leave to Francina 
Sharpe, wife of Jacob Sharpe, all my apparell; and my best bed and bedstead, 
with all the furniture, I leave to Elizabeth Sharpe, daughter of said Jacob. 
All money arising from sales to be put at interest until my youngest grand 
son, Samuel Richards, is of age, for the support, maintenance, and education 
of my two grand sons, Warner Richards and Samuel Richards, and then to be 
divided between them. Contingent legacies are left to Rynir Schaats, "if he 
be then living," and to his children. 
Witnesses, John De Lamater, John Van Pelt, Simon Boerum. Proved, March 11, 
1771. 

Page 329.--In the name of God, Amen. I, MARY CONIHANE, of New York, widow. 
January 30, 1748. My executors are to pay all debts. I leave to my son 
William 30 shillings "in Bar of his Birth right, as being my eldest son and 
heir at Law." I leave all the rest of my real and personal estate to my sons 
William and Francis, and make them executors. 
Witnesses, Margaret Johnson, Isaac Roosevelt, Simon Johnson. Proved, October 
10, 1770. At that time the son William was dead. 

The Right Hon. John, Earle of Dunmore, Capt.-General and Governor in Chief of 
the Province of New York. To all, etc., know ye that at Suffolk County, on 
the 12 day of October, 1770, before William Smith, Surrogate, the will of 
Obadiah Platt was proved and executors confirmed. 
[NOTE.--Obadiah Platt, who was a magistrate and man of note in Hunttington, 
died on Friday, September 28, 1770.] 
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[John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, was born in 1732, and died at Ramsgate, 
England, May, 1809. He was appointed Governor of New York before January, 
1770. He arrived in New York, October 18, 1770, in the Frigate "Tweed," after 
a voyage from Portsmouth of 7 weeks and 4 days, which does not seem to have 
been considered a lengthy voyage. He was received with great ceremony at the 
Fort. On the next Sunday a sermon on the occasion was preached at Trinity 
Church. On the same day funeral sermons were preached in the Presbyterian 
churches in memory of Rev. George Whitfield, one of the greatest pulpit 
orators that the world has ever seen, who died at Newburyport, Mass., 
September 30, 1770. In 1771 Lord Dunmore was made Governor of Virginia. He 
was one of the strongest supporters of the British Government at the 
beginning of the Revolution, having as his greatest opponent the famous 
Patrick Henry. He was so energetic in his efforts to overthrow the rovolution 
that Washington said that nothing short of depriving him of his life or 
liberty could restore peace to Virginia. In 1786 he was made Governor of Bermuda

Page 345.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN DORLAND, of Jamaica, Queens 
County, yeoman, being in perfect health. I leave to my two youngest sons, 
John and Geritt, all my dwelling houses and lands in Jamaica and elsewhere, 
"to be divided as they can best agree." And they shall pay to my other 
children $450, viz., to my son Rem, $140, and to my daughters, Annantie, 
Idagh, and Catharena, each $100. My wife Catharine is to be maintained and 
provided for "with good clothes, wholesome and sufficient diet, fire wood and 
candles, and all necessaries." All the rest to my six children. I make my 
sons, John and Geritt, executors. Dated, --March, 1765. 
Witnesses, Benjamin Hinchman, Robert Hinchman, James Hinchman. Proved, 
September 24, 1770. 
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Page 350.--In the name of God, Amen. "I, MARGARITIE BAYARD, wife of Nicholas 
Bayard, of New York, merchant, do make this my will." "Whereas the above 
named Nicholas Bayard and Margaritie Bayard (then Margaritie Beverhout), on 
the 2d of December, 1755, being before agreed to enter the holy estate of 
marriage, the same was accordingly solemnized, but previous thereto, they, 
the said Nicholas Bayard and Peter Winne, of Albany, and the said Margaritie 
Beverhout, widow, of New York, by certain Articles of agreement, bearing the 
same date, it was agreed that if the intended marriage should take effect, it 
was agreed that Nicholas Bayard should be entitled to all of her real and 
personal estate, and the same was conveyed to Peter Winne, by Deed of Lease 
and Release. And it was further agreed that the said Margaritie should have 
full power to make her will, and to give to her children $2,400, being part 
of her personal estate, which he, the said Nicholas, agreed to confirm, by 
paying that sum, and did bind himself in the sum of $4,800." I therefore 
leave the said $2,400 as follows: To my son, Barent Langemaght Van Beverhout, 
$800, when of age; to my daughters, Mary Beverhout and Margaret Beverhout, 
$800 each, when of age. I make my sons-in-law (step sons), Claudian and 
Johanes Van Beverhout, "who are half brothers to my said children," and my 
good friend, Johanes Pannele, of New York, merchant, executors. Dated, May 
26, 1758. 
Witnesses, John Stout, Philip Ver Planck, Jr., Simon Johnson. Proved, October 
29, 1770. The executors being out of the Province, Letters of Administration 
are granted to Anne Burke, of New York, spinster. 

Page 352.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN VANDERSPIEGEL, of New York, 
merchant. "I leave all my family Pictures to the eldest daughter of my late 
brother, William, that shall be living at the time of my decease." I leave to 
my nephews, Henry Vanderspiegel and John Scott, all my apparell. To the three 
daughters of my brother all my bedding, etc. To my nephew, Henry, "my large 
silver Tankard marked with the Arms of our family." To my cousin, Sarah Van 
Voort, $10. To my cousin, the wife of Cornelius Wynkoop, $5, for a gold 
ring. To my cousin, Capt. William Smith's wife, $5. On account of her 
faithful service I manumit my slave girl, Maria, "and my executors are to 
give Security as required by Law." My negro wench Phylis is to be supported 
without labor at some place in the Country as my executors may direct. The 
house and ground where I live I leave to my nephew, Henry Vanderspiegel, for 
life, and then to his children. The rest of my estate to be sold and divided 
among my nephews and nieces, viz., Henry, Anne, Mary, and Margaret, the 
children of my brother, William Vanderspiegel, and Joseph Scott, Jr., John 
Scott, and Sarah Shepperd, the children of my sister, Sarah Scott. "The part 
of Sarah Shepperd shall be paid into the hands of my honest and worthy 
friends, Saml. Brown and Joshua Delaplaine, and the interest paid to her." If 
any of my nieces marry without the consent of my friend, William Smith, Jr., 
they shall lose their share. I make Peter T. Curtenius and Peter Van Brugh 
Livingston and William Livingston, executors. Dated, September 29, 1768. 
Witnesses, William Beekman, Jr., William Hylton, Philip Lott. 
Confirmed by Gov. Dunmore, October 29, 1770. 
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Page 352.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN VANDERSPIEGEL, of New York, 
merchant. "I leave all my family Pictures to the eldest daughter of my late 
brother, William, that shall be living at the time of my decease." I leave to 
my nephews, Henry Vanderspiegel and John Scott, all my apparell. To the three 
daughters of my brother all my bedding, etc. To my nephew, Henry, "my large 
silver Tankard marked with the Arms of our family." To my cousin, Sarah Van 
Voort, $10. To my cousin, the wife of Cornelius Wynkoop, $5, for a gold 
ring. To my cousin, Capt. William Smith's wife, $5. On account of her 
faithful service I manumit my slave girl, Maria, "and my executors are to 
give Security as required by Law." My negro wench Phylis is to be supported 
without labor at some place in the Country as my executors may direct. The 
house and ground where I live I leave to my nephew, Henry Vanderspiegel, for 
life, and then to his children. The rest of my estate to be sold and divided 
among my nephews and nieces, viz., Henry, Anne, Mary, and Margaret, the 
children of my brother, William Vanderspiegel, and Joseph Scott, Jr., John 
Scott, and Sarah Shepperd, the children of my sister, Sarah Scott. "The part 
of Sarah Shepperd shall be paid into the hands of my honest and worthy 
friends, Saml. Brown and Joshua Delaplaine, and the interest paid to her." If 
any of my nieces marry without the consent of my friend, William Smith, Jr., 
they shall lose their share. I make Peter T. Curtenius and Peter Van Brugh 
Livingston and William Livingston, executors. Dated, September 29, 1768. 
Witnesses, William Beekman, Jr., William Hylton, Philip Lott. 
Codicil, April 20, 1770. Whereas on the marriage of Mary Vanderspiegel to Mr. 
Jeremiah Platt I gave her $300, I give to each of my nephews and nieces the 
same sum. I make Jeremiah Platt, executor, in room of Peter T. Curtenius. 
Witnesses, Sampson Simpson, Francis Groom, Peter V. B. Livingston. Proved, 
September 1, 177-. 
[NOTE.--"Mr. John Vanderspiegel, a Gentleman of unblemished character," died 
August 28, 1770, aged 56. "His remains are buried in his family vault in 
cemetery of New Dutch Church."

Page 356.--In the name of God, Amen, August 14, 1770. I, CHRISTOPHER EMENS, 
of Brookland, in Kings County, yeoman, being sick. My executors are to sell 
all my estate in Brookland or elsewhere at public or private sale. I leave to 
my wife Jannettie my negro woman and so much of my household furniture as she 
shall choose to keep. I also leave her the interest on the proceeds of sale. 
And if the interest is not sufficient to maintain her, she can take enough of 
the principal to insure her a good support. After her death I leave to my 
eldest brother, John Emens, $5; to Christopher Bennett, son of Weynant 
Bennett, deceased, $50; to the children of my brother-in-law, Peter Gulet, 
$50; to the children of said Peter Gulet 1/6 of all the remainder; to the 
children of my sister-in-law, Raune Gulet, 1/6; to the children of my 
brother-in-law, Weynant Bennett, 1/6; to all the children of my brother, 
Peter Emens, deceased, 1/6; to all the children of my brother-in-law, Joost 
Van Meuys, 1/6; to all the children of my brother-in-law, Minnie Van Sicklen, 
1/6. I make my wife Jannettie and Christopher Bennet, son of my 
brother-in-law, Weynant Bennett, and Joacham Gulet, son of my brother-in-law, 
Peter Gulet, executors. 
Witnesses, Matthew Gleves, Michal Van Gelder, Simon Boerum. Proved, October 
5, 1770. [The name "Gulet" is spelled "Gulick" in Probate.] 

Page 589.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ABRAHAM QUICK, of New York, cooper, 
being weak in body. I leave to my brother Jacobus 1/3 of all my estate, real 
and personal, and 1/3 to my brother Tunis, and 1/3 to the children of my 
brother, Peter Quick, deceased. I make my brothers, Tunis and Jacobus, and 
Tunis and Joacham, two of the children of my brother Peter, deceased, 
executors. 
Dated September 22, 1770. Witnesses, Francis Bassett, Henry Newton, Gilbert 
Burger. Proved, May 2, 1771.
Dated July 5, 1769. Witnesses, John Mitchell Cook, Nathan Norris, Jr., David 
Gelston. Proved, March 1, 1771. 

Page 589.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ABRAHAM QUICK, of New York, cooper, 
being weak in body. I leave to my brother Jacobus 1/3 of all my estate, real 
and personal, and 1/3 to my brother Tunis, and 1/3 to the children of my 
brother, Peter Quick, deceased. I make my brothers, Tunis and Jacobus, and 
Tunis and Joacham, two of the children of my brother Peter, deceased, 
executors. 
Dated September 22, 1770. Witnesses, Francis Bassett, Henry Newton, Gilbert 
Burger. Proved, May 2, 1771. 

Page 591.--In the name of God, Amen, March 6, 1771. I, HENDRICK VAN TASSELL, 
of Phillipsburgh, in Westchester County, being weak in body. I order all 
debts to be paid. After my death, all my Improvements and movable estate are 
to be sold for the benefit of my wife and children, and my wife is to have 
1/3. The other 2/3 I leave to my children in the following manner: I leave to 
my son John 5 shillings for his birth right; To my son Hendrick $15; To my 
daughter Mary $10. All the rest to my children, except to my granddaughter, 
Balithip Stymets, to whom I give 1/4 of a share. "And as there is an estate 
depending on Long Island of some land now in dispute of the Law, If it should 
prove successful I leave it to all my children." I make my wife Balith and my 
beloved friends, Peter Bont and Cornelius Van Tassell, executors. 
Witnesses, John Enters, Thomas Buyes, Robert Graham. Proved, April 3, 1771. 
[NOTE.--The above is the second instance of Long Island being called by that 
name that occurs in these wills.
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Page 593.--In the name of God, Amen, January 23, 1771. I, HENRY DISBROW, of 
Mamaroneck, in Westchester County. I leave to my wife her choice of a room in 
my house and 1/3 of the profits of all my lands and tenements, after my 
executors have sold enough to pay debts. I leave to my son Henry my 
silver-headed cane, and silver tumbler, and my Great Bible, and 1/3 of my 
silver spoons and $50 in cash. I leave to my son John 1/2 of my silver 
spoons. All the rest of my estate, real and personal, I leave to my two sons, 
Henry and John. My executors are to sell the land I bought of Nehemiah 
Palmer, and my salt meadow and all movable estate, and if that is not enough, 
they are to sell my lot of land that lyeth between James Motts land and the 
home lot that was Coll. Heathcotes, and the money to be used to pay debts, 
"and to support my two sons and to pay for their Schooling." I make my 
cousin, Benjamin Griffin, and my cousin, Job Hadden, and my friend, Isaac 
Gedney, blacksmith, executors. 
Witnesses, Ephraim Avery, Mary Horton, Isaac Kniffen. If both sons die, then 
I leave to my sons that I had of Mary Sands $50, and the remainder to my 
brothers, Josiah Disbrow and Samuel Disbrow. Proved, May 20, 1771. 

Page 595.--In the name of God, Amen. I, LUYKAS VAN VEGHTE, of New York, 
carman. I leave to my eldest son Cornelius 5 shillings "in full bar for his 
Birth right." All the rest of my estate I leave to my wife Janake to sell and 
dispose of as she thinks best for her support and to bring up my children, 
Cornelius, Peter, Christian, Mary, and Eva, and my grandchild, Michael 
Peffer. If my wife remarries she shall have all household goods, and all the 
rest to be sold for the benefit of my children and grandchild. I make my wife 
executor. 
Dated January 16, 1771. Witnesses, Rem Remsen, John Cowenhoven, Abraham Van 
Vleck. Proved, May 15, 1771. 
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Page 596.--In the name of God, Amen, March 13, 1770. I, GERRET MIDDAGH, of 
Brookland, in Kings County, yeoman, being sick. I leave to my mother, Johanah 
Middagh, the use of all my estate, real and personal, in Kings County or 
elsewhere, so long as she remains the widow of my father, John Middagh. After 
her death I leave all my estate to Jacob Hicks and John Hicks, they being the 
two sons of my sister, Mary Hicks; and to John and Cornelia Gerritsen, 
children of my sister Cornelia, as herein directed. And they are to maintain 
my brother, Isaac Middagh, "which is now a Lunetick," during his life, "if 
the portion to him of my father's estate is not sufficient." And they are to 
pay to my sister's daughter, Mary Hicks, $300, to be paid after the death or 
marriage of my mother. And to John and Cornelia Gerritsen each $50; To my 
brother, Jacobus Middah, $5. I make my mother and my sister, Mary Hicks, and 
her son Jacob, executors. 
Witnesses, Nicholas Van Dam, Christopher Codwise, Simon Boerum. Proved, May 
17, 1771. 
Page 604.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ROBERT MCMEMIANY, of New York, being 
sick. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Elizabeth, for 
bringing up and educating my children, all those two lots, Nos. 66 and 151, 
being part of Turner's Patent in Albany County, And all my share in the Pine 
and Common lands in said Patent, "which I bought of Thomas Dick, of Pelham, 
in New England." After the death of my wife I leave them to my eldest son 
John, and he shall pay to my son Robert and my daughter Margaret $20 each. 
"Whereas my children are now very young, and my stay in this world in all 
probability cannot be very long," my executors may sell all my estate if 
necessary. I make my wife and John Currey, executors. 
Dated July 9, 1770. Witnesses, Joseph Dunkeley, James Wilkes, James Hill. 
Proved, May 22, 1771. Confirmed by Right Hon. John, Earl of Dunmore, 
Governor, May 22, 1771

Page 14.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN STEPHENS, of New York, 
cordwainer, being sick. All debts to be paid. I leave to my son John $250, 
and my silver Tankard and my wearing apparell, "as an acknowledgement of his 
birth right." I leave to my daughter, Dinah Brown, my silver bowl. All the 
rest of my estate is to be sold by my executors, and the money paid to my son 
John and my daughters, Dinah Brown and Catalina Grant. I make my children, 
executors. 
Dated May 9, 1771. Witnesses, Henry Dufour, merchant, Alexander Forbes, John 
Nathan Hutchins. Proved, July 16, 1771. William Tryon, Esq., Captain-General 
and Governor. To all, etc., know ye that at New York, before John Bowles, 
Esq., the last will and testament of John Stephens was proved July 16, 1771, 
and the executors confirmed. 

[NOTE.--William Tryon, who was the last British Governor of the Province of 
New York, was born in Ireland about 1725, and died in London, February 27, 
1788. He entered the army, and was, successively, Colonel, Major-General, and 
Lieut.-General. He became Governor of North Carolina, July 20, 1765, and 
built a magnificent mansion at Newbern. A rebellion in that colony was put 
down with a strong hand. He was appointed Governor of New York in place of 
the Earl of Dunmore (who was made Governor of Virginia), and arrived in New 
York, July 8, 1771, with his wife and daughter, and was received with great 
ceremony. One of the last official acts was going through Long Island, after 
the battle of Long Island in 1776, and administering the oath of allegiance 
to the inhabitants

Page 107.--His Excellency, William Tryon, Esq., Capt.-Gen. and Governor. To 
Alexander Bate, of New York, bricklayer, and Principal creditor of BARENT 
KOOLE, of New York, deceased. Whereas, the said Barent Koole made his will, 
March 13, 1765, and made Christopher Schuyler and Johanes Stoutenbergh, 
gunsmith, executors, which will was proved July 16, 1768. The said 
Christopher Schuyler died and Johanes Stoutenburgh resigned. Letters of 
Administration are granted to said Alexander Bate, October 23, 1771. 

 Esq., Capt.-Gen. and Governor. To All, etc. Whereas RIP VAN DAM, late of New 
York, did make his will with a Codicil, dated June 16, 1746, and March 17, 
1748, and did appoint Isaac Van Dam, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Moore, 
executors, Which will was proved June 21, 1749. Two of the executors having 
died, Robert Livingston, the surviving executor, is confirmed October 28, 
1771. 

[NOTE.--Among the names of prominent persons in New York who died in 1770 we 
find the following: 

"Peter Messier, Esq., late Alderman, died with a Fit, December 8, 1770, in 
his 74th year." 
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"Dr. William Beekman, died April 26, 1770, aged 86. Buried in his family 
vault in New Dutch Church." 

"Mr. Samuel Pell, a noted Tobacconist, died January 16, 1770, aged 80." 

"Miss Katharine Provost, only daughter of late John Provost, Esq., died June 
12, 1770, aged 16." 

"Peter Livingston, son of Philip Livingston, died on a voyage from Jamaica, 
W. I., where he resided, July 4, 1770. 'A Gentleman well esteemed.'" 

John Glen, Esq., merchant, of Albany, died March 24, 1770, aged 65." 

"Rev. John Pierson, for many years Pastor in Woodbridge, New Jersey, died 
August 23, 1770." 

Mrs. Rebecca Bayard, wife of Major Robert Bayard, died at Flushing, February 
22, 1770, in her 25th year. 'Burried in the family vault in the Bowery.'"--

Page 501.--In the name of God, Amen. December 14, 1763. I, JACOBUS VAN MUYS, 
of New Utrecht, in Kings County, being in perfect health. All debts to be 
paid. I leave to my dearly beloved wife Sara the use of all my estate during 
the time she remains my widow. "But if it so happen that my wife shall marry 
again, I give unto her, besides her wearing apparell, the sum of $200." After 
her death or marriage all my real estate is to be sold "at Publick Vendue." I 
leave to my daughter Magdalena $5, "for her first birth right." "I leave to 
each of my daughters who are not yet married an outset as my daughters, 
Magdalena and Jannettie, have had." All my children are to be maintained till 
they are of age. The rest of my estate I leave to all my children, Magdalena, 
Sara, Jannettie, Annattie, Marga, and Machteltye. I make my own brother, 
Joost Van Muys, and my brother-in-law, Folkert Rapalye, and my wife, 
executors. 
Witnesses, Pieter Lefferts, Jeremias Vanderbilt, John Lefferts. Proved, in 
New York, May 18, 1770

Page 506.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ROBERT JAMES LIVINGSTON, of New York, 
merchant, being of sound mind. I leave to my son Robert my largest silver 
Punch bowl, "with the salt cellar and ladle, that are with it from a Relation 
in Scotland." I leave to my son William my smaller silver bowl and my watch. 
I leave to my sons, William, Robert, and Peter, my three guns. "I leave my 
Pike, Partizan, Pistols, and sword, and cutlass to my sons, Peter and 
Maturin." "I leave to my son William my own Picture." To my son James "the 
Pictures of my grandfather and grandmother." My executors may sell any part 
of my real estate, and they may join in partition of all tracts of land 
undivided. All the proceeds and the rest of my estate I leave to my wife 
Susannah, so long as she remains my widow, for the maintainance of herself 
and my children, with full power to devise the same by will. If she marries, 
the estate is to be divided, and my wife is to have one share. From the share 
of my son James is to be deducted $100, which I advanced for him. "From the 
share of my daughter Maturine is to be deducted the like sum, which I have 
advanced to her in marriage." The shares of the children who are not of age 
are to be in the hands of my executors. My executors are to make an inventory 
of all my estate. I make my wife and Grove Bend and my sister, Elizabeth 
Livingston, and my brother-in-law, John Smith, executors. Dated, January 23, 
1771. 
Witnesses, William Livingston, Robert Ray, merchant, Henry C. Bogert. Proved, 
April 4, 1771. 
[NOTE.--Robert James Livingston was son of James Livingston, and was born 
February 15, 1725, died January 25, 1771. He married Susannah Smith, daughter 
of Judge William Smith, and sister of William Smith, the Historian. She was 
born December 24, 1729, died March 20, 1791. Their children were Mary (who 
married 1st, Capt. Gabriel Maturin, 2d, Dr. Jonathan Mallett. She died 
January 6, 1830), James K., Elizabeth William Smith (a brave collonel in the 
Revolution), Robert, Susannah (wife of Rev. Francis Armstrong), Robert J., 
Peter R., and Maturin (born April 10, 1769, died November 7, 1847). He 
married Margaret, only child of Gen. Morgan Lewis, and left a distinguished 
line of descendants. The homestead of Robert James Livingston, in New York, 
was that of his father before him, and is now No. 23 William street. In 1764 
it was bounded north by the lot of Charles Lodowick (upon which stood the 
"Black horse Tavern," now No. 25 William street). In the rear of his lot was 
a large garden, which was bounded north by land of the Dutch Church, which 
fronted on Garden street, now Exchange Place. William Smith, the Historian, 
married his sister, Janet Livingston.-
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Page 508.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN HENDERSON, now in New York, 
mariner. I leave to my loving friend, Joseph Colley, all my estate, real and 
personal, especially what wages may be come due to me from the present voyage 
in the good Ship "Countess of Donegall," Capt. John King, Commander. And I 
make Joseph Colley, executor. Dated, February 10, 1768. 
Witnesses, William Hibbon, Richard Bradley. Proved, April 16, 1771. 
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Page 509.--In the name of God, Amen. I, WILLIAM ANDERSON, of New York, 
Taylor. After all debts are paid, I leave to my wife Elenor all my estate, 
real and personal, and make her executor. Dated, August 13, 1757. 
Witnesses, George Johnston, James Stock, Robert Young. Proved, April 23, 
1771. [The widow, Elenor Anderson, was then living in East New Jersey.] 
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Page 514.--In the name of God, Amen. I, DOMINICUS VAN DER VEER, of Flatbush, 
in Kings County, being sick. All debts to be paid by my executors. I leave to 
my eldest son, John, "my shuting gun, as his Birth right before any 
division." I leave to my wife Elizabeth "all and singular, her wearing 
apparell, both linnen and woollen." Also a bedstead and feather bed, with all 
pillows and curtains, now standing in my Great Chamber. Also my great 
cupboard as now standing in my new Chambers. I leave to my two sons, John and 
Abraham, all my wearing apparell. I leave to my wife and to my children, 
John, Abraham, and Helena, all my estate, real and personal, each 1/4. My 
executors are to sell all estate as soon as they think profitable. I make 
Jeromus Van der Veer, of New Lots, and Peter Lott, of Flatbush, executors. 
Dated, February 14, 1765. 
Witnesses, Adrian Hegeman, Barent Andriese, weaver, Peter Van Steenbergh, 
school master. Proved, April 18, 1771.

Page 524.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JAMES VAN VLECK, of New York, shop 
keeper. January 21, 1766. I leave to my eldest son, James, for his Birth 
right, my gun, belt, Cartouch box, and hanger. I leave to my wife Ann and my 
three children, James, Mina, and Margaret, all my estate, real and personal. 
I make my wife and my brother, John Van Vleck, and my brother-in-law, Tobias 
Stoutenburgh, executors. 
Witnesses, Isaac Ryckman, Jacobus 

Page 536.--In the name of God, Amen. I, ALEXANDER WILSON, of New York, shop 
keeper, "being at present declining in health." I leave to my wife Jane 1/3 
of all my estate, real and personal. The other 2/3 I leave to my children, 
Alexander and Jane. I make my good friends, Samuel Sowdon and Jonathan Blake, 
executors. Dated, -- January, 1771. 
Witnesses, John Wilson, Alexander Robertson, James Gourlay. Proved, February 
12, 1771. 

Page 537.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH MORRIS, of New York, mariner. 
I leave to my wife Emm. all my estate, and make her executor. March 11, 1759. 
Witnesses, William Patten, Charles Keeling, John Clark, mariner. Proved, May 
30, 1771

Page 571.--In the name of God, Amen, August 8, 1766. I, ANNATTIE CALYER, 
widow of Jacobus Calyer, late of Bushwick, in Kings County, being sick. I 
leave to my daughter Catrina all my estate, both real and personal, during 
her life; and if after her death there being any left I leave the same to my 
grandchildren, the children of my daughter, Sarah De Mott, late of 
Newborough, deceased, that is to Mary, Annattie, Dirck, and Elizabeth De 
Mott. My executors may sell all my estate, and put the money at interest for 
my daughter Catrina, and if the interest is not sufficient, they may use the 
principal, "and they are to allow my daughter Catrina some spending money for 
her maintainance, so that she may not be in want of anything in meat, drink, 
or clothes." "Which money shall be delivered to her in the presence of the 
magistrate of Bushwick, and his certificate shall be a discharge for my 
executors." I make my friends, Jacobus Calyer, Theodorus Polheums, and 
Abraham Schenck, all of Bushwick, executors. 
Witnesses, Abraham Vandervoort,John Duryee, John Miller. Proved, April 26, 
1770. 

Page 575.--In the name of God, Amen. I, JOSEPH READE, ESQ., of New York, 
being in good health. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my wife Ann 
$1,000, to be disposed of as she thinks fit. Besides what I have given to my 
children, I leave to my son, Laurence Reade, a debt he owes to me from him in 
company with De Witt and Livingston; Also another debt due to me from him in 
company with Livingston, as they stand charged in my books. I leave to my son 
Joseph $200; To my son John $500; To my daughter Ann, widow of Gerritt Van 
Horne, $200; To my daughter Sarah, wife of James De Peyster, a debt due to me 
from him; To my daughter Mary, wife of Francis Stephens, $200. I leave the 
use and income of all the rest of my estate to my wife Ann during her life, 
and then to all my children. Except all mines, minerals, and ores, which I 
leave to my three sons, Laurence, Joseph, and John. The legacy left to my 
daughter Sarah is to be put at interest for her during her life, and then to 
her children. And the same for the legacy of my daughter Mary. My executors 
may sell all estate, real and personal. I make my wife and sons, executors. 
Dated March 15, 1769. Witnesses, Gabriel Ludlow, Henry Cuyler, David 
Clarkson. Proved, August 29, 1771. 

Page 83.--The house and lot of Peter Rushton was on the north side of Liberty 
street, 25 feet west of Liberty Place. In 1802 Peter Rushton Maverick sold it 
to the Quakers, and a meeting house was built. This was afterward sold to the 
noted Grant Thorburn. Peter Rushton Maverick and his son and grandson were 
all noted engravers, and many specimens of their skill still remain. 

Page 97.--The house and lot of Abraham Lodge (now No. 5 Broadway, New York) 
was left by his daughter, Catharine Lodge, to John Wetherhead, by will, 1774. 
After the Revolution it was confiscated and sold to the Livingstons. 
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Page 102.--The house and lot of Benjamin Payne was on the northeast corner of 
Cherry and Roosevelt streets, and the lots on Front street, opposite. The 
house and lot on Beekman Slip is now Nos. 25-27 Fulton street. The house and 
lot "on Cannon's Dock" is now No. 210 Water street, also the lots opposite. 
The son Benjamin was a physician in Flushing, and died young, leaving one 
daughter, Sarah, who married Samuel B. Nicoll. She was grandmother of Hon. 
DeLancey Nicoll

End of wills 1776-1771


Abstracts of Wills, Vol XIII, 1784-1786

Page 405.--In the name of God, Amen. The 19th day of April, 1782. I, DAVID
WOORTMAN, of Bushwick, Kings County, Nassau Island, being sick and weak in
body. I bequeath to my sister, Cathrena Conselyea, widow and relict of
Baurnt Conselyea, all my household goods, and after my debts are paid the
remaining part of my estate, real and personal, for her use as long as she
remains a widow, and after her death or remarriage the remainder I order my
executors to sell and the moneys arising I give to my brother, Direck
Woortman's child Tunis, and to my sister Susannah Cansen's child David, and
to two of my sister Annatie Bennet's children by name, Tunis and Direck, to
be divided in the following manner: my brother Direck's son Tunis and sister
Susannah Canun's son David, two shares each, and my sister Annatie Bennt's
two sons, Teunis and Direck, each one share, paid to each of the above as
they arrive to the age of twenty-one years; if my sister Cathrena should be
dead or married before such time then the money to be put out at use for the
benefit of the said children till they are twenty-one, and if my said sister
should remarry and get a child or children before my estate is divided I
give to such an equal proportion with my sister Annatie Bennet's two
children. I appoint my brother-in-law, William Bennet and my good friends,
Joost Duryea, John Skillman, of Bushwick, and Abraham Schenck, of New Town,
my executors.

Witnesses, William Conselye, of Kings County, yeoman; Burger Vandewater, of
New York City, cordwainer; Charety Conselye. Proved, New York, February 26,
1785.


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