^^ Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924083881072 CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 3 1924 083 881 072 PUBLICATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON HISTORY AND TRADITION OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK mo. I THE MINUTES OF THE ORPHANMASTERS OF NEW AMSTERDAM 1655 to 1663 Translated and Edited under the Auspices of the Committee on History and Tradition of the Colonial Dames of the State of New York BY BERTHOLD FERNOW Late Archivist of the State of New York, Honorary resp. Corresponding Memter of the Historical Societie* of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, etc., etc., etc. NEW YORK FRANCIS p. HARPER 1902 COPVRIGHT, Iq02, BY SOCIETY OF COLONIAL DAMES STATE OF NEW YORK. c^&fe^ Ut^^li^^^^^j/^^^^ EOitfon Xlmlteo to 300 Copies THE COMMITTEE ON HISTORY AND TRADITION OF THE jolonlal J)ame0 of tbe ^tate of ]|, ^, MRS. WILMOT TOWNSEND COX, Chairman. MRS. ALFRED CORNELIUS ROWLAND, MRS. CHARLES S. FAIRCHILD, MRS. ROBERT FANSHAWE BLOODGOOD, MRS. CHARLES LUDOVIC HACKSTAFF, MRS. CHARLES PRICE BRITTON, MRS. CHARLES F. OSTRANDER, MRS. WILLIAM GRAY PARK, MRS. THOMAS NICKERSON, JR., MRS. HORACE CLARK DU VAL, MRS. HORATIO SEYMOUR. PREFACE. It was argued in an elevated railway case, some years ago, that only English law prevailed on Man- hattans Island, even though the Dutch West India Company ruled the Province of which the Island was a part, but nevertheless we have to look for the origin of the Orphans' Court, of which the minutes are herewith presented, in the Twelve Tables of the Roman law, of which the fifth re- lated to inheritances and guardianships. The By- zantine Emperor Justinian (527 to 565 a, d.), wish- ing to promulgate a body of law, not too bulky for general use, appointed a commission of jurists, who compiled the works on which all laws of Continental Europe are based to-day; two previous compila- tions — the Roman law of the Burgundians and the Roman law of the Visigoths — having been used to am- plify or diminish the provisions of Justinian's Code. The Institutes of Justinian direct that, if a person died without a testament, the law should regulate the succession to the inheritance, as prescribed in the Twelve Tables ; also that a curator or guardian must be appointed, when the heirs or children were minors, and therefore not only not able to conduct their affairs, but also unable to understand, perhaps vi Preface. to speak, the forms necessary in legal transactions. They were considered unfit to protect their own in- terests, until they had completed their twenty-fifth year. The Roman Dutch law added to this provision of Justinian the rule of the great Greek lawgiver Solon, that no one should be the guardian of a per- son whose death would benefit such guardian. It was, as Sir Edmund Coke said, to avoid, quasi agnum committer e lupo ad devorandum (" turn the lamb over to the wolf, that he might devour it "). Various cases, related in the following pages, will show that the Orphan Masters of New Amsterdam strictly adhered to this rule, and never made a sur- viving parent the curator of the property to which the child or children were entitled. Before New Amsterdam received its charter as a city the Director General and Council of the Prov- ince were ex-ofiicio bound " to take cognizance of matters pertaining to minor children, widows, or- phans, etc.," and under their supervision the Deacons of the Reformed Church acted as Orphan Masters, but with the incorporation of the village as a city the duties of Director and Council devolved upon the newly created municipal rulers — the Burgomas- ters and Schepens, — who, at their second meeting on February lo, 1653, resolved "that it is necessary to appoint Orphanmasters," for which position they submitted to the Director and Council four names to select two. Preface. vii " However praiseworthy," replied Stuyvesant, " the intention of the Burgomasters and Schepens is and the Director General and Council are pleased with it, yet considering, that more appendages are required thereto, before such an Orphans' Court could be established, for which the weak state of this just beginning City is not yet prepared, while at the same time it is not less necessary according to God's orders to take care of widows and children, the Director General and Council decide, that as here- tofore the Deacons shall keep their eyes open and look as Orphanmasters after widows and orphans, reporting to Burgomasters and Schepens, that spe- cial curators * may be appointed for this or that widow and orphans or over their estates, whereupon Burgomasters and Schepens shall make such order and appoint such curators as may be required by cir- cumstances, the curators being responsible to Burgo- masters and Schepens and if these learn, that the effects and property of widows and orphans are not taken care of, they are to appoint other curators and call the negligent to account." No records are in existence to tell us how matters were managed under this ruling, but we must as- sume this modus vivendi was not quite satisfactory, for on October i8, 1655, the Burgomasters take up again the appointment of regular Orphan Masters, writing to the Director General and Council : * Under Roman law the curator had charge of the eitate, and the tutor of the person of his ward or pupil. viii Preface. " Whereas we find by daily experience and petitions, presented to us, that there are at present in this City widows and orphans, for whom we deem it necessary, that proper provision be made in order, that they and their property and effects be properly employed and administered ; therefore we request, according to our instructions, that your Honours would be pleased, to commission (according to the custom of our Fatherland) certain persons, who might attend, as Orphanmasters, to that duty." * The Director and Council quickly admitted the necessity of the appointment of such officers and selected from the four men whose names had been submitted, two, who, however, did not act as Orphan Masters, but only as Overseers of Orphans ; the Burgomasters continuing to sit as Judges of the Orphans' Court ; and it required a new remonstrance on their part in February, 1656, to induce Stuyvesant to the creation of the office as a separate body, " whose duty it shall solely be, to attend to orphans and minor chil- dren within the jurisdiction of this City and to ad- minister on their property in and out of the City and oversee such administration by others." f The names of the people of whom this volume speaks are invariably written as in the original man- uscripts, and the divergences occurring are not typo- graphical errors. Berthold Fernow. *This translation is taken from p. 380, vol. i, '"Records of New Am- sterdam." f For the laws governing this Court see Rooseioom, " Receuil van Weeten en Kostumen der Staden Amsterdam, 1656." MINUTES OF THE ORPHAN MASTERS OF NEW AMSTERDAM 1655-1663 (The Surrogate's Court in Dutch Times) The Right Honourable Director General and Coun- cil of New Netherland Are respectfully informed by the undersigned Burgomasters of this City of Amsterdam in New Netherland : That by daily experience through requests to us we find, that there are now in this City widows and orphans, who we think should be taken care of, that their means and property be well administered and made use of. In obedience to our instructions we therefore request your Honours, that following the customs of our Fatherland you will appoint some persons to the office of Orphan Masters, for which we propose a double number, from whom your Honours will please to select and appoint a single one. Awaiting your Honours' favorable decision we remain Your Honours' subjects The Burgomasters of the City of Amster''"" Allard Anthony Gloff Stevensen Amsterdam in N. N., October 18, 1655, 2 Minutes of the Orphan Masters We nominate PlETER WOLFERTSEN, HenDRICK HeNDRICKSEN KiP PiETER Corn, van Veen & Jacob Steendam The Director General and Council have selected and confirmed as Overseers of orphans Pieter Wol- fersen van Couwenhoven and Pieter Cornelissen van der Veen, to attend to the duties of this office for the benefit of widows and orphans, communicating with and under the instructions of the Burgomasters. Done at the meeting of Director General and Coun- cil of N. N. Octobr. 19, 1655. (Signed) P. Stuyvesant By order of Director General and Council CoRNELis VAN RuYVEN, Secry. Tuesday, November 9, 1655, at the City Hall present the Worshipful Burgomasters of the City of Amsterdam as Orphan Masters, towit Messrs. Al- tar d Anthony and Olof Stevensen. Whereas Elbert Elbertsen in trying to board the ship Bontekoe was drowned in the North River and it is known, that Rynier Rycken, free merchant here, received from the deceased before his departure power of attorney for the business here in the coun- try, Therefore said Rynier Rycken, being summoned, appeared and admitted having the power of attor- ney ; he was ordered to produce it at the next meet- ing of the Orphan Masters, namely next Tuesday, and in the meantime Secretary Kip is to take a com- of New Amsterdam. 3 plete inventory of what said Elbert Elbertsen may have left here. Whereas Claes Willemsen de Jongh, of Amsterdam has died here at the house of Adriaen Blommart, Therefore said Blommart is summoned by their Worships, as Orphan Masters, to give information concerning the affairs and the estate of deceased and appearing declares, that Claes de Jongh dec'd had given him in his lifetime power of attorney and that therefore he, Blommart, had an inventory of the goods made by Notary Schelluyne. As it is consid- ered necessary, that said power of attorney and in- ventory should be produced, said Blommart is or- dered to bring an authenticated copy of the papers to the meeting of the Orphan Masters next Tuesday. Whereas Johan van Beeck has perished in the last disaster ' Therefore their Worships, the Burgomas- ters, as Orphan Masters, consider it necessary, that agreeably to the customs of the Fatherland guard- ians for the infant child be appointed and for this purpose there has been summoned Maria Verleth, the widow of said J. van Beeck, and the matter was laid before her ; but as she could not so quickly re- solve, whom to name and refused some, who were proposed, she was given time to think of it until the next meeting of the Orphan Masters, next Tuesday at 100. c. and the case deferred until then. • Probably the Indian onslaught of September 15, 1655. 4 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Whereas Pieter Cecer, alias Mallemock, and his wife have lately died, leaving six small children, Therefore their Worships, the Burgomasters, as Orphan Masters, have deemed it necessary, that tutors and guardians for said children be appointed and they have selected as such and herewith appoint Pieter van Linde as being the stepfather of the mother, and Isaacq Kip as witness (^getuyge) for the youngest child. They are hereby authorized to sell or employ the goods and property, left by deceased, for the benefit of the children, to hire out or bind out the children to honest and suitable people and to do everything, what time and circumstances point out as proper. They shall be held, when called upon, to render account, produce vouchers etc to the Orphan Masters. Thus done etc. November 9, 1655. Whereas Cornelis Hendricksen of Dort has per- ished in the late disaster^ and has left besides a widow a small child and whereas as yet no inventory has been taken of his estate. Therefore his widow Madaleen Dircx has been summoned to appear be- fore their Worships, the Burgomasters, as Orphan Masters, and she was asked, whether she knew of any relatives of her husband here in the country ; she answered, she knew of none and as their Worships consider it necessary, to appoint, according to the customs of the Fatherland, guardians for the small ' See previous note. of New Amsterdam. 5 child, they have chosen and appointed, as they here- with do, Jan Vtnj'e, as being related to the widow, and Hendrick Kip, an old Burgher and inhabitant here, who are hereby authorized to take within three days from date in the presence of the Secretary an inventory of the estate of said Cornells Hendricksen dec'd and to submit the same next Tuesday to the Orphanmasters who will then decide upon the dis- position of it. Done as above. Whereas Cornells Clasen Swits and Tobias Teun- issen perished in the last disaster and their widows and children are still with the savage barbarians and whereas quite lately in gathering the cattle on the Island some heads were found and brought in, be- longing to said Cornelis Clasen and Tobias Teunissen dec'd, Therefore their Worships, the Burgomasters, as Orphanmasters, have deemed it necessary, that proper care be taken to have said cattle put to use for the benefit of the widows and orphans. For this purpose they have chosen and appointed, as they herewith do, Egbert Woutersen, Tomas Hall and Cornelis Aertsen, who are hereby authorized to dis- pose of said cattle, as they according to time and circumstances shall consider best for the heirs. They shall be bound to report such disposals with proofs, vouchers etc. to the Orphan masters. Done November 10, 1655. Jan Vinje appeared at the Secretary's office and declared, that he could not attend to the guardian- 6 Minutes of the Orphan Masters ship of the small child of Cornells Hendricksen of Dort dec'd, as he had too much to do with his own business and had also been refused by the widow Madaleene. Tuesday, the i6* of November 1656 {sic). At the City Hall met the Worshipful Burgomasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N. as Orphanmasters, to-wit the Hon"' Allard Anthony and Oloff Stevensen. Whereas Maria Verleth, widow oi Jok. van Beeck, was at the last meeting on the 9* inst given time until to-day, to consider, whom she should name as guardian of her infant child, therefore it has been decided to send the messenger for said widow to appear: which being done, the Messenger reports, that she had said, she were busy and could not come. Then the Orphanmasters decreed as follows : Whereas Sieur Johannes van Beeck has lately perished in the last disaster and has left behind in this country not only a widow, but also a small minor child. Therefore the Burgomasters of this City as Orphanmasters have deemed it necessary, that following the usages of our Fatherland guardians be appointed for said child, in order that neither the child nor the widow may be injured in their rights and inherited property and having called the widow Maria Verleth to appear they have after due deliberation appointed and commissioned as guardians, as they hereby do, Sieur y^x?^^ van Beeck, of New Amsterdam. 7 the brother of Johannes van Beeck deceased, and Nicolas Verleth, the brother of the widow, who are hereby authorized as such guardians, first to make in the presence of the Secretary an inventory of the estate, including furniture, real and personal property, debts and credits, here in the country due to and by deceased, which inventory they are to hand to the Orphanmasters as soon as possible, then to make with their advice a proper disposition. Done this 16"^ of November 1655. It is further ordered, that a copy of the foregoing order shall be delivered by the Court Messenger to '^\&\xx Joost van Beeck. Whereas Madaleen Dircksen, widow of Cornells Hendricksen of Dort, has refused to accept the guardians, appointed by the Orphanmasters and whereas up to date no inventory of the estate has been taken, therefore their Worships have decided, to call said widow before them, that she may give her reasons and state, whom she wishes. Appear- ing the widow says, she refuses the formerly appointed guardians, because Jan Vinje is her adversary and has never had any conversation with her or her late husband, while Hendrick Kip is in no wise a relative or friend. She requests, that the Orphanmasters, if they decide, that guardians are necessary, will please to commission Abraham, Ver- planck and Andries de Haes. Not knowing any reasons, why the named persons should not be made 8 Minutes of the Orphan Masters guardians, the Orphanmasters grant the widow's request and the men are sent for. Having accepted the charge they are commissioned in the manner as the preceding guardians and ordered to bring the inventory of the estate to the next meeting. Rynier Rycken appearing produces, according to order given at the last meeting, the power of attorney, given him by Elbert Elbertsen dec'd and executed before Notary D. v. Schelluyne Novbr. i, together with the inventory of what he found to have been left by deceased. He requests, that as such attorney he may be allowed to sell the clothing etc. of deceased for the benefit of the heirs. After due consideration the Orphanmasters granted the request and ordered that said goods should be sold by Secretary Kip at public auction as soon as possible. Pursuant to order, given at the last meeting, Adriaen Blommart sent the power of attorney, given him by Claes W. de Jongh dec'd. before Notary Schelluyne October 12, 1655, together with the inventory of deceased's property found here in this country. Having examined it the Orphan- masters ordered the power of attorney and the inventory to be recorded. Whereas Pieter van Linde was at the last meeting appointed guardian with Isaack Kip of the minor of New Amsterdam. g children of Pieter Cecer and in the meantime has produced sufficient reasons for declining to act, Therefore the Orphanmasters have chosen and com- missioned in his place, as they hereby do, Mr. Jacob Huges, Surgeon here, to have the same powers as mentioned in the former commission. Done November i6, 1655. Tuesday, November 23, 1656 {sic), at the City Hall, Present the W. Orphanmasters Allard An- thony and Olof Stevensen. Lourens Jansen appearing before their Worships, the Burgomasters as Orphanmasters, reported that one Barent Driesen and Aeltie N., his wife, had perished on Staten Island during this last disaster and that there remained a minor child, called Jan Barensen, about 7 years, who was at his house ; also, that there were still running on Staten Island some cattle and other animals of the deceased. He requests therefore, that guardians might be ap- pointed, to look after and administer said cattle and what else is left for the benefit of the child. Considering the request reasonable the Orphan- masters have chosen and commissioned y<3;;« Eversen Bout and Lourens Jansen, who as guardians of said infant child are authorized to make an inventory of the animals and of whatever else the deceased have left and to administer upon the property for the best of said child, they being obliged to render and prove accounts to the Orphanmasters, when required. lo Minutes of the Orphan Masters Abraham Verplanck and Andries de Haes, guardians of the infant child of Cornells Hendrick- sen from Dort, appearing before the Court delivered pursuant to order the inventory of what they have found, which after examination is discovered of little value. Said guardians are therefore ordered to pay the debts and collect what is due, as well as possible, to sell the clothing and the utensils of deceased at public auction and to make a calculation for an agreement to buy out the widow. The Wov^^^ facob Strycker appearing reports, that during the late disaster three young men from Steenwyck, namely fan Mewes, Evert fansen and fan Gerritsen, living at Verdoncx, have perished and that they have standing at his house a chest with some clothing, which might be spoiled ; that there- fore it is necessary to open, inventory and sell it for the benefit of the heirs. For this reason he requests, that the Orphanmasters will please to appoint such persons, as they think fit and the Orphanmasters have called on and commissioned the said Hon*"'* facob Strycker, Schepen of this City, and Allard Coninck, to open as soon as possible in the presence of the Secretary said chest, make an inventory and sell the contents for the benefit of heirs at public auction. Done etc Novbr. 23, 1655. Thursday, the 20''' of January 1656, at the City Hall. Present the Worshipful Orphanmasters Allard Anthony and Olof Stevensen. of New Amsterdam. 1 1 Joost van Beeck appearing requests, that their Worships would please to excuse him from the ofifice of guardian over the minor child of his deceased brotheryi?^ van Beeck, first because he is in doubt, whether the marriage between his brother dind Maria Verleth was legal, he not having been informed of its having been so declared ; therefore he would not know, how to govern himself in this case ; secondly, because he is a party in interest, as he has some claims on the estate of his deceased brother. Having considered the reasons put forward by Joost van Beeck, also that the widow was from the beginning opposed to him as guardian, the Orphan- masters discharge him and in his place and that of Nicolaes Verleth, who as brother of the widow had been commissioned with van Beeck, they elect and appoint Sieurs Poulus Leendertsen van die Grift and Govert Loockermans, Burghers and landed pro- prietors of this City, giving them the following commission: Whereas S'lenr Johannes van Beeck has lately come to his death in the last assault by the Indians and has left here besides a widow also an infant child, Therefore the Burgomasters of this City as Orphan- masters consider it necessary, that following the customs of our Fatherland guardians be appointed for said infant child, in order that neither the same nor the widow be injured in their rights and property. They have for that reason summoned the widow Maria Verleth and whereas of the brothers of the 1 2 Minutes of the Orphan Masters deceased as well as of the widow having been requested and commissioned, the first refused to act, they have after due deliberation chosen as impartial guardians Sieurs Poulus Leendertsen van die Grift and Govert Loockermans, who are hereby authorized, (provided they receive their pay according to the Ordinance of the Orphan chamber of Amsterdam), to take as soon as possible an inventory of the property, both real and personal, debts and credits of said fohannes van Beeck here in the country and to pro- duce the same to the Orphanmasters, that with their advice and consent proper disposition thereof might be made. Done at the City Hall of Amsterdam in N. N. January 20, 1656. Govert Loockermans and Pieter van Couwenhoven, guardians over the infant children of facob van Couwenhoven and his deceased wife Hester fansen, appearing produced a testament, made by said Hester fansen dec'd. and facob van Couwenhoven, before Notary D. v. Schelluyne and witnesses April 20, 1653, also evidence of the property, left by their mother to the children, sworn to by Couwenhoven before said Notary October 2, 1655, and an inven- tory of the children's jewels and clothing. They request that pursuant to the custom of our Father- land the money of the children may be deposited with the Orphan-chamber or put out on mortgage, so that they might not be prejudiced in their rights. — Considering the request reasonable, the Orphan- of New A msterdam. 1 3 masters provisionally order, that the testament and the proof of property shall be recorded in the Secre- tary's office and, whereas Couwenhoven is at present not in good health, that he shall be spoken to about it. Abraham Verplanck and Andries de Haes, guard- ians of the infant child of Cornel-is Hendricksen from Dort, having been called to make, pursuant to former order, a bargain for the inheritance of the child, appear and request a delay of eight days, as they have not yet cleared and liquidated the debts and credits here. Granted. Whereas the guardians of the minor children of Pieter Cecer, alias Mallemock, dec'd. have several times complained, that there are no property or means to pay all the debts and collect what is due ; that they have no money to support the children in their charge, who are often brought to their house, and whereas they have requested, that some other arrangement might be made : Therefore the Orphan- masters herewith order said guardians to take the estate, as far as it is known to them, to the stewards of the dead and of the Indian sufferers or to the Deaconry, who are to clear the estate and take care of the children. Done etc January 20, 1656. On the 24"" of January \, facob Kip, Secretary, with Paulus Leendertsen van die Grift and Govert 14 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Loockermans, administrators of the estate oijoh. van Beeck dec'd., have been at the house of his widow Maria Verleth and having read to her our authority requested her [to assist us] in making an inventory accordingly. She answered, she was not inclined nor bound to allow the taking of an inventory, as she and her husband were citizens of Herfort in New England, but, she says, she will send an answer to the next meeting of the Orphanmasters. Extract from the Register of Resolutions of the Honourable Director General and Council of New Netherland, made at their meeting Friday, February 25, 1656. The Burgomasters of this City have remonstrated to this Board, that the labours and cares, daily occur- ring in their offices, are increasing so much, that it is inconvenient, to attend as well to the duties of Orphanmasters as they would like to : they therefore request, that two worthy and respectable men be authorized and appointed, whose duty it shall be, to look after the orphans and infant children, living in the jurisdiction of this City, to administer upon their property in and without the City and oversee such administration by others. For this purpose they have named four persons, requesting the Director General and Council to elect two of them as Orphan- of New A ms terdam. 1 5 masters. After due consideration the Director General and Council have chosen and confirmed from the nomination, as they hereby do, Poulus van die Grift and Pieter Wolfertsen van Couwenhoven. Done at Fort Amsterdam in N. N. on the day, as above. Below stood : Agrees with said Register. C. V. RuYVEN, Secry. Agrees with the original. Jacob Kip, Secretary. Whereas Cornelis Groesen and his wife Lysbet N. have come to their death during the last disaster with the Indians and it is reported, that they have left some goods at the house oijan Schryver, the tailor, therefore the Orphanmasters P. Leendertsen van die Grift and Pieter Wolf, van Couwenhoven, having deemed it advisable to take an inventory of these goods, so that the children, now captives of the Indians, when they return, may have the benefit of them and debtors as well as creditors may come to their rights, this inventory was taken by the Orphanmasters in the presence of the Deacons of this City on the 20* of April 1656, as more fully appears by the record of inventories and as some goods were found, which would be of no use to the children and as money is required, to ransom them and to pay outstanding debts, the Orphanmasters have decided to sell to the highest bidder at auction 1 6 Minutes of the Orphan Masters the movable goods, which was done on May 4'^ 1656 and recorded May 5"". Agreeably to the notice affixed, everybody is notified, that if he has anything to claim from the estate, left by Cornells Groesen dec'd he must report it between to-day and next Monday, May 8* to the Secretary of this City, Jacob Kip, with specifications and proofs under the penalty of being debarred with his claim in the future. Done this ^"^ of May 1656. By order of the Orphan masters, Jacob Kip, Secretary. May 16, 1656. At the City Hall present the Orphanmasters Paulus Leendertsen van die Grift and Pieter van Couenhoven. Read and examined the account of the estate of Cornelis Groesen dec'd, covering as well what said Groesen owes according to claims handed in, as what is due for goods bought etc. to the estate. The following statement was drawn up : The Estate of Cornelis Groesen dec'd Dr. Cr 1656 1656 May 16, To the following creditors May 9, By goods left and " DirckvanSchelluyne, sold at public on behalf of Corn. auction . f.468.7 Jansen of Emden, " balance of pur- as per note, . f.366. chase-money of " Augustyn Hermans 10. house & lot as " Judick Verleth, 41.9 per contract, . 500. of New Amsterdam. 17 Dr. 1656 1656 May 16 David Provoost May 9 dec'd, " Hend''. Jansen van Naerden, carpen- ter as per con- tract & account, " Aert Willem sen per a/c, . " Andries Jochemsen " la Montagne & Mr. Hans, " Hendr. the baker, " Claes Pietersen Kos, " Willem Beeckman, " Abram Clock, " Walbrugh de Silla, " Jan Peeck, " Jacob Strycker, " Jan Schryver for victuals for the children and making clothes, . 48. " Jacob Kip, advanced for necessary clothing, . . 142. ** Expenses in ran- soming the chil- dren, for the boy, . fJ.6o 154. for the girl, " 94 " Hendr. Hendr., the tailor, . . 27. " Isaac de Foreest, . 8. Cr, 28.7 16.10 24.8 7-3 30. 12.17 8. 25. 17.14 10.15 41. 4. fl. 1022.3 interest on said f.500 according to bill of sale, to the last payment in 1660 at 9. p. c. p. a., The land lies waste and unsold. I3S- fl.iio3.7 After examining the account of the estate of Cor- nel-is Groesen dec'd the Orphanmasters find, that for i8 Minutes of the Orphan Masters the present only 80 per cent of the money in hand can be distributed. Therefore the following list was made and Secretary Kip is hereby ordered to pay the amounts : Augustyn Heermans, . Judick Verleth, David Provoost dec'd, Hendrick Jansen, the carpenter, Aert Willemsen, Andries Jochemsen, . Montague & Mr. Hans, Hendrick the baker, . Claes Pietersen Kos, . Willem Beeckman, Abram Clock, d'Silla, .... Jan Peeck 5 fl. in cash and the balance next year, when the money for the house is rec'd, . . . . . Jacob Strycker, . . . . Hen"^. Hend"*., the tailor, Isack Foreest, . . . . Jacob Kip, . . . . . The Orphanchamber for the ran- som, . . . . , Jan Schryver for board & wages, fl. 8 32 12 12 19 6 24 10 6 20 12 8 " 5 " 3 " 20 " 6 " 108 " 100 " 48 of New Amsterdam, 19 Dirck van Schelluyne is assigned upon the pay- ment for the house according to the following bond. Done etc May 16, 1656. P. L, VAN DIE Grift PlETER VAN COUENHOVEN Before the Orphanmasters of the City of Amster- dam in N. N, appeared yb^^//^ Geresolveert Waldron and promised to pay as his own debt to the attorney of Cornells Jansen from Emden from the yearly instalments, which he owes for a house and lot, pur- suant to bill of sale of April 3, 1655, bought from Cornells Groesen, to-wit now in cash fl. 145, in April 1657 fl. 100 in April 1658 fll. 121, each punctually, under bond of his person and property, real and personal, nothing excepted, subject to all laws and courts and specially binding said house and lot, so that by default of payment the money may be recov- ered and collected without loss and expense. In witness whereof this has been signed by said Joseph Waldron in the presence of the Orphanmas- ters at Amsterdam in N. N. May 16, 1656. P. L. VAN DIE Grift PlETER VAN COUWENHOVEN Signed : Joseph Waldron In my presence Jacob Kip, Secretary. May 18, 1656. At the City Hall present the Orphanmasters. ^ ' Names as before. 20 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Having seen and considered the testament, made by van Couwenhoven and his deceased wife Hester Jans, also the statement made hy Jacob van Couwen- hoven to his children with the inventory of clothing and jewelry, the Orphanmasters resolve, that said Couwenhoven shall be summoned as soon as possi- ble, to give a mortgage on his real estate as security to his children for the property, inherited from their mother. Wednesday, June 7, 1656. At the City Hall present the Orphanmasters. Govert Loockermans, one of the guardians of the infant children of Jacob van Couwenhoven and his late wife Hester Jans, appearing reports, that the clothing and jewelry, proved by inventory to belong to the children of Couwenhoven and Hester Jans are being used, given away and alienated ; he therefore requests, that to prevent further alienation they may be given to the grandmother of Hester Jans. Jacob van Couwenhoven then appeared upon summons and denied, that a single piece of the children's property had ever been used or given away, and that every- thing is still at his house according to inventory and he is ready to deliver it, if he is given a document, that the clothing and other perishable things shall be secured against spoiling. The request of Govert Loockermans having been deemed reasonable, the Orphanmasters order, that the clothing and jewelry, proved to belong to the children, shall be delivered of New Amsterdam. 2 1 to the grandmother, to be kept by her safely and carefully for the best of the children. Jacob van Couwenhoven has further, in the pres- ence of two Schepens of this City, executed a bond and mortgage on his large stone dwelling and brew- house to secure the money belonging to his children on their mother's side, as more fully appears by the Secretary's records. By the ship d' Wagh. Whereas it has pleased our Lord God, to take Cornells Groesen and wife out of this world in the last encounter with the Indians and to let their two children remain the prisoners of the Indians for some time, from which captivity they were ransomed in the spring, we have thought it advisable, having learned that you are the next blood relation of good estate and means, to send these children herewith over to you and to inform you of the condition of their inheritance, namely that we have inventoried the property and sold it to the highest bidder at public auction ; we have made the creditors prove their claims and have paid them out of the proceeds of the sale and the outstanding credits provisionally 80 p. cent, as you may see by the enclosed inven- tory, bill of sale and balance sheet. The lands, on which the deceased lived, lie waste and if you should deem it advisable to sell them for the benefit of the orphans, you may inform us and we will make use of the best opportunity. 2 2 Minutes of the Orphan Masters We have fitted out here the children as well as possible and as the situation allowed for the voyage on the ship de Wagh, their passage and board have been paid here by somebody else and you may repay the money to the bearer of the document. Commending you to the merciful protection of the Lord we remain Your affectionate friends The Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in N.N. Done June 9, 1656. P. S. If the friends wish a fuller specification of the debts and will let us know it, they shall receive it. Addressed : Worthy, Very Discreet, the Grand- father or in his absence the nearest friends of the minor children of Cornells Groesen dec'd. Tuesday, October 31, 1656, at the City Hall pres- ent the Orphanmasters. The Burgomasters and Schepens having ordered us, the Orphanmasters P. L. van die Grift and P. van Couwenkoven, by marginal note {apostil^ on the petition of Rynier Rycken to adjust the differences between sayd Rycken and Elizabeth Greveraer, widow of Elbert Elbertsen, over the administration of the estate by Rycken, Therefore, pursuant to the order of said Court we have read the answer and claim of said widow and having heard both sides, we find that Rynier Rycken of New Amsterdam. 23 has sold by order of the Orphanmasters * the goods of said Elbertsen dec'd, of which he produced an ac- count with acquaintances and whereas the other side raises no other question, than over the commission, charged by said Rynier Rycken, the widow having had to take wampum on her first arrival and now claiming interest, therefore we decide that first an absolute judgment must be given and we consider it necessary to report our opinion to the Court, who will dispose of the case. Concerning the commission, the Orphanmasters decide, that 5 p. c. are due to Rynier Rycken, as he has sold the goods by order. Concerning the elk hides, bought for wampum, it appears by the confession of Lysbet Greveraer, that Rynier has offered them to her, but that she refused to take them saying, he had taken the heaviest from them and shipped them for his own account, which he offers to deny under oath, affirming, that they were the same hides, which were bought for wampum and which he therefore holds for his own account. All this the Orphanmasters consider reasonable. Concerning the claim of wampum, we find by affida- vit, that Rynier Rycken has offered it to her and she refused it : therefore we decide, that Rynier Rycken may pay in wampum, which he still offers, on condi- tion of giving a proper acquittance without owing any interest. Concerning the five beavers, which Rynier proves * Supra, Minutes of Novbr. l6. 24 Minutes of the Orphan Masters by a receipt for half an aem ^ of wine, paid to Jacob Backer at the funeral, the Orphanmasters refer to the Court, whether they ought to be repaid or brought into the account of wampum. Done etc October 31, 1656. At this meeting the letter and books, sent to the Orphanmasters by the Director General and Council at the request of Secretary van Ruyven were opened and looked into, but as the time is past, the matter is deferred and nothing done. Tuesday, November 28, 1656, at the City Hall. Whereas Aryaentie Cornells, widow of Cornells Claesen Swits, intending to marry again with Albert Leendersen, bachellor, has now six living chil- dren, procreated by said Swits, to whom before the solemnization of the marriage a sworn statement of the property, inherited from their father must be given, so that when they come of age and marry, they may have what is their own, Therefore the Orphanmasters of this City of Amsterdam in N. N. herewith commission as guardians, with the consent of said Aryaentie Cornelis, Egbert Woutersen and Harmen Smeman, who are hereby authorized to make on behalf of said children with the widow such an estimate of the paternal inheritance, real and per- sonal estate, debts and credits, as they think equity requires, to report it to the Orphanmasters before the ' Am, aum, awm =: 41 gallons English. of New Amsterdam. 25 marriage and have it approved. Done etc. Novem- ber 28, 1656. By order etc Jacob Kip, Secretary. The guardians commissioned as above were called in and accepted the charge. On the 2^ of December 1656 appeared before the Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N. Aryaentie Cornells, widow of Cornells Claesen Swits, dec'd., assisted by her present fiance Albert Leender- sen on one side, and Egbert Woutersen with Harmen Smeeman, guardians, appointed by the Orphanmas- ters, on the other side, who declared that in con- formity with the order of the Orphanmasters they had agreed with each other for the six infant chil- dren, born by the said Aryaentie Cornells as wife of Cornells Claesen, namely Claes, 16 years old, Isack 13 yrs, Jacob 11 yrs. Apolonia 8 yrs., Cornells 4 yrs, and Cornelia about i year, concerning their pater- nal estate as follows : Whereas Aryaentie Cornells and Albert Leendersen have made an estimate of the property, means, debts and credits, left behind, they herewith promise honestly to bring up the six chil- dren aforesaid, to feed them, to take care of them, to have them taught to read and write, to have them learn an honest trade, as their state and condition may allow, and when they come of age or marry to fit them out decently ; also besides the foregoing to give to each child upon coming of age the sum of 25 Carolusguilders in cash, that is to all children 150 fl. 26 Minutes of the Orphan Masters and as security Aryaentie Cornel-is and Albert Leen- dersen bind their persons and property, real and per- sonal, nothing excepted, especially the land and dependencies, hitherto occupied by them, situate on the Island of Manhatans near the farm of Jockem P" Kuyter dec'd., mortgaging the same herewith, that said sum of money may thereby be recovered. Having thus agreed they further promise on both sides, to fulfill this agreement, submitting to all courts and laws. In witness whereof they have all signed this. Done etc This is , — T— ^ the mark This is „3C^ ^^ mark of Egbert Woutersen, of Aryaentie Cornelis, made by himself. made by herself This is ^^ the mark of Albert Leendersen, made by himself Harman Schmem p. L. van die Grift The guardians of the infant children oi Jacob van Couwenkoven appearing before the Orphanmasters of this City complain, that said Couwenkoven had again mortgaged his property, which might cause his children to lose their maternal inheritance. They therefore request, that Couwenkoven may be ordered to give to them, as guardians, without delay a cor- rect account and statement of his property, including debts and credits. Considering this request rea- of New Amsterdam. 27 sonable the Orphanmasters cause Jacob van Cou- wenhoven to be summoned, who on appearing asks for delay, until January next, which is granted and said Couwenhoven promises to give to the guardians on the first of January next a correct statement of his estate with debts and credits. In default thereof he promises to deliver to the guardians all his books and accounts or else they may take the same out of his house without opposition, to draw up themselves or through others the desired statement and balance sheet. For the carrying out whereof he binds his person and property, nothing excepted, subject to all laws. In witness etc. December 19, 1656. Jacob van Couwenhoven January 23"*, 1657, at the City Hall present the Orphanmasters. Whereas Claes Pietersen Kos, widower of Neel Engels dec'd., is engaged to marry Grietie Maes, widow of Claes Teunissen dec'd., and whereas said Claes Pietersen Kos has had by said Neel Engels a child, named Marretie, now nearly 2 years old, Therefore the Orphanmasters of this City, desiring to do their official duty to secure to said child the maternal estate due her, have with the consent of said Kos elected as guardians for said child Michiel Jansen and Egbert Woutersen, who called to the City Hall accept the charge and are herewith com- missioned and authorized as such guardians con- scientiously to settle with Claes Pietersen either by 28 Minutes of the Orphan Masters inventory and appraisement of the estate left behind or by agreement, as they shall think fit, what is due to the child, which they are to report to the Orphan- masters and secure by mortgage upon lands or other real property. Done etc. We, the underwritten Michiel Jansen and Egbert Woutersen, appointed by the Orphanmasters on the 22,^ of this month of January and authorized as guardians of the infant child of Claes Pietersen Cos by his deceased wife Neel Engels, about 2 years old, to settle with said Cos either by inventory and appraisement of the whole estate left or by agree- ment, what is the property of said child, — have con- sidered it best for the child, as Claes Pietersen Cos is engaged to marry Grietie Maes, the widow of Claes Teunissen, to appraise the whole estate, debts and credits : which having been done we have agreed with said Cos, as he by his signature here acknowl- edges, that he shall take care of said child with food and clothing, until she comes of age or marries and meanwhile he is to make her learn, as opportunity offers, to read, write, sew and some other useful knowledge ; that he shall settle upon the child and when she is of age or marries pay to her 200 fi. by which she shall consider herself satisfied for her maternal estate. Said Claes Pietersen Cos binds as security for the 200 fl. his person and property, especially his farm at Gemoenepae, for which he promises to execute a mortgage in proper form. of New Amsterdam. 29 Thus done and signed by us at Amsterdam in N. N.January 23, 1657. Signed: Michiel Jansen, the mark of Egbert Woutersen, the mark of Claes Pietersen Cos ; on the side : W. Bogardus as witness, Balthasar Beyardt as witness ; beneath: In my presence, C. van Ruyven, Secretary in the service of the Priv. W. I. Co. etc. Agrees with the original in date and signatures. C. V. Ruyven, Secry. Whereas according to extract from the Resolutions of the Director General and Council of N. N., dated February 13 a. c, Olof Stevensen van Cortlant, has been elected as Orphanmaster from the nomination of Burgomasters and Schepens, vice Paulus Leen- dertsen van die Grift, Therefore said Cortland is hereby requested and authorized, to serve in and carry out the duties of said office as well as possible according to the laudable customs of our Fatherland, with Pieter van Couwenhoven, for the next year. Done etc this 19"" of February, 1657. By order of Burgomasters & Schepens. Jacob Kip, Secry. March 22, 1657, at the City Hall present the Orphan masters Pieter van Couwenhoven and Oloff Stevensen van Cortlant. Read and considered cases, lately before the Or- phans Court. It is learned, that Madaleen Derkx, widow of 30 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Cornells of Dort, whose bans for a new marriage have been published, has not yet made a settlement of the paternal estate upon her infant child : there- fore the guardians appointed were called to report, how far they have progressed in the matter, but as neither the guardians nor said Madaleen were at hand or came, nothing has been done ; it was only decided, that she should not be allowed to marry, before she had made a settlement on her child. It is also decided to order, that an answer should be written to the letter from the friends of the children oi Jan of Rotterdam dec'd and for that pur- pose a draught was made. March 28, 1657, at the City Hall present the Or- phanmasters Pieter van Couwenhoven and Olof Stevensen van Cortlant. Whereas Madaleen Dircks, widow of Cornells Hendricksen from Dort deceased, is now about to marry Harmen Hendricksen from Bergen in Norway, and whereas the Orphanmasters have decided, that first a settlement of the paternal estate on the child must be made. Therefore the guardians, appointed by the Orphanmasters, to-wit Abraham. Verplanck and Andries de Haes, were called with said Madaleen and appearing they delivered a statement of the whole estate, debts and credits, means and effects, and declared to have settled with the widow, that she shall assume half of all the present or still to be dis- covered debts and that she is to give to the child of New A ms terdam. 3 1 besides an honest bringing up the sum of 500 fl cash for the inheritance from the father, to be paid at the time of coming of age or of marriage, for which she is to mortgage the house, in which she now lives ; provided however, that if anything is paid in from un- settled accounts, as of Pieter Jacobsen Luy tenant (?) and Adamsen, then the child is to have a just half. Having examined the accounts and the foregoing agreement the Orphanmasters approve the same, thanking the guardians for having so far done their duty and requesting them faithfully to continue in their guardianship and take good care of the inter- ests of said child, as to good guardians behooves. Done etc. Meeting of the Orphanmasters May 11, 1657. Whereas Tryntie Clasen, widow of Stoffel Har- mensen, cloth worker, perished in the attack of the Indians in 1655, now intends to marry Rut Joosten van Brunt, bachellor, whereas said Stoffel Harmensen has left with Tryntie Clasen a minor son, by his first wife about 1 2 years old, and whereas the testament of said Stoffel, made before Notary Judicq van der Vin and witnesses at Amsterdam July 10, 1649, and shown to the Orphanmasters of this City, shows that said boy should have one half of his deceased father's estate. Therefore it is deemed necessary, that impartial parties should either by inventory or appraisement of the estate, left by said Stoffel Har- 32 Minutes of the Orphan Masters mensen, look into and settle the child's share. For this purpose the Orphanmasters have requested and commissioned, as they hereby do, Sieur Johannes Nevius and Jacques Corteljou, conscientiously to settle as guardians with said Tryntie Clasen what is coming to said child from the estate of his father, etc etc etc. Done etc. At the request of the Hon'''* Olof Stevensen van Cortlant, of the guardians, appointed by the Director General and Council in 1643, for the minor children of Jan Cornelissen from Rotterdam, alone now here at this place, there appeared before the Orphan- masters of this City Claes Carstensen from Sant in Norway, 50 years old. Evert Duyckingh from Borcken, 36 years old, and Isack Kip from Amster- dam, 30 years old. Burghers and inhabitants of this City, who testified and declared on their word and offering to confirm it under oath, if required, that there are still living here in the City, three infant children of saidya;^ Cornelissen, killed in the Indian war of 1643, and his wife Aeltie Jans from Brem,en, who died here in 1645, named Jan, now about 17, Marretie, now about 18 and Cornells, now about 15 years old, all bound out here and living Jan with Cornelis Jansen Clopper, mastersmith, Marretie \^\\}a. affiant Isack Kip, Cornelis with afifiant Evert Duyck- ingh, having lived at these places for a longer or shorter period. Affiants give as reasons for know- ing the foregoing, that they were very familiar with of New Amsterdam. 33 and well knew SciJiA.Jan Cornelissen, his wife and the said children, as long as they have been in the country, and that the children are therefore the heirs of Jan Cornelissen and wife. Herewith closing their testi- mony they offer, as before, to confirm it under oath, if required and in witness they have signed it in presence of the Orphanmasters May 11, 1657. Signed : The mark /KT^ °^ Claes Carstensen Evert Duyckingh IsACK Kip As confirmation of the foregoing affidavit the seal of the City has been affixed to it by the Presiding Burgomaster June 4, 1657. Seal. Honourable, Wise, Prudent Gentlemen Whereas we, Orphanmasters of this City, have received a letter from a certain Annette Claes, by which we are informed, that the minor children of one Jan Cornelissen of Rotterdam, who was killed here in 1643, have some inherited property coming to them, therefore we have deemed it necessary, to have it proved by credible citizens here, that they are the children and consequently the heirs of said Jan Cornelissen, who are still living here. As we are in duty bound to look after the rights of such minor orphans and to help them as well as we can, we have decided to send you the original letter and the original affidavit with the request, that you, being 34 Minutes of the Orphan Masters in the like office, will please to take the trouble to look, by virtue of said letter and affidavit after the rights of the children in every way, by you thought necessary and when you have received the property, to deposit the money in your Orphanchamber, so that the children, when arrived at age or about to marry, may receive it. So doing, we shall always feel bound to do the same for you, when the occasion comes and requesting for the information of the children an answer, we are etc The Orphanmasters of Amsterdam in N. N. Olof Stevensen p. v. couwenhoven Done at Amsterdam, June 4, 1657. Whereas Pieter Jansen Romyn, widower of Dirckie Jans van Meppelen, intends to marry again and take as wife Mar i fie Jury aens from Copenhague, spinster and whereas said Pieter Jansen has had by said Dirckie Jans a son, Jan Pieter sen, now about 6 years old, upon whom he wishes, before marrying again, to make a settlement of his, the child's, maternal estate. Therefore, considering the necessity thereof the Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N. have chosen and appointed as guardians of said minor child, as they hereby do, Jan Rutgersen, said child's grandfather, and Jan de Jongh, Burgher and inhabitant here, requesting them, either by inventory of the estate, left behind, or by appraisal, of New Amsterdam. 35 as they deem best, to agree with said Pieter Jansen about the child's maternal inheritance, to report as soon as possible to the Orphan Chamber and receive our approval. Done etc this 16"* of June 1657. To-day, the 26'"* of June 1657, appeared before me, Dirck van Schelluyne, Notary Public, etc., Pieter Jansen van Langstraat, widower of Dirckie Jans, on one side, and Jan Rutgersen Morian, father of said Dirckie Jans, with Sieuryisjw Jansen de Jongh, as guardians of said Dirckie's child, called Jan Pietersen, on the other side, who declared, that said Pieter Jansen, intending to marry again, had agreed with the parties of the second part concerning the bargain for the child's maternal inheritance as fol- lows, subject to the Orphanmasters' approval : Pieter Jansen promises, honestly to bring up and educate his son, to make him learn reading, writing, a good trade or liberal art, so that he may earn his living in due time, and to have him instructed in the true Reformed Christian religion, as a good father is bound to do, all within his means, until said child shall be 18 years old, when he promises to pay for the behoof of the boy the sum of i75fl. in good current pay, which sum he, Pieter Jansen, shall retain, until the child has attained the aforesaid age, on condition, that from now henceforward he shall pay interest thereon for the child or else, if it is 36 Minutes of the Orphan Masters more convenient to him, turn over said sum to the Orphans Chamber here, where it shall be kept on interest. Pieter Jansen shall also deliver to the guardians for the child all silverware, belonging to said Dire kie Jans in her life time, against which he shall remain in possession and ownership of the estate and take upon himself the payment of any debts, claimed to be due from said estate, without any charge being made to the child. Both parties declare, to have agreed to the foregoing, subject to approval as aforesaid and they both promise not to do nor allow to be done anything contrary to it, but faithfully, each on his side, to carry it out under bond of their respective persons and property, noth- ing excepted, subject to all laws and courts. Thus done and executed at Amsterdam in N. N. in the presence of Sieur Hendf' Huygen and Gysbert op Dyck, Court Messenger as witnesses. Signed Pieter Jansen Jan Roetgens Jan Jansen de Jongh Hendrick Huygen Gysbert op Dyck D. v. Schelluyne, Not. Publ, Having seen and examined the preceding agree- ment and bargain the Orphanmasters approve and ratify it, as they thereby do, thanking the guardians for their work. Done this 28* of June 1657. of New A msterdam. 3 7 Whereas Jan J. Damen has died and Corn, van Tienhoven is absent, who with the Hon'''° Oloff Ste- vensen van Cortlant were by Director General and Council appointed guardians of the infant children of Jan Cornelissen from Rottendam, and whereas the Orphanmasters of this City consider it necessary, that the vacancy may be filled by a proper person, that the said children may be taken care of and employed, Therefore the said , Orphanmasters have chosen as guardian in place of the former Pieter Cornelissen van der Veen, who is hereby authorized, with the Hon'''* Oloff Stevensen aforesaid to look after said children and to dispose of them, as shall be most useful and beneficial to the said children. Thus done etc., July 2, 1657. Whereas Tryntje Hendricks, widow of Cors Pietersen, intends to become the wife of Fredrick Lubbersen, widower of Styntje Hendricks, and whereas said Tryntje has three infant children by Cors Pietersen, and wishes before her re-marriage to settle upon said children their paternal inheritance, so that when they come of age or marry they may receive, what is due to them, Therefore the Orphan- masters commission as guardians Pieter Stouten- burgh axidjurrien Blanck, Burghers and inhabitants here, who are hereby authorized, to make with said widow as guardians of the children either by inven- tory or by appraisal of the estate, including debts 38 Minutes of the Orphan Masters and credits such an agreement on behalf of the children, as they shall deem best, subject to the approval of the Orphans' Chamber, when reported. Done Septbr. 16, 1657. Whereas Tryntje Jacobs, widow oi Jacob Walingh, intends to become the wife of Jacob Stoffelsen, widower of his little wife Eydens, and whereas said Tryntje Jacobs has six minor children by said Jacob Walingh and wishes before her re-marriage to settle upon said children their paternal estate, to be received by them, when they come of age or marry. Therefore the Orphanmasters, with the knowledge and approval of said widow, appoint as guardians Sieur Paulus Leendersen van der Grift, at present first Burgomaster, and Mighiel Jansen, Burgher and inhabitant here, who are hereby authorized etc. etc. etc. ut supra. October 16, 1657. Wednesday, November 28 [1657], at the City Hall present the Orphanmasters Pieter Wolfersen van Couwenhoven and Olof Stevensen Cortlant. Whereas Roelof Jansen, mason, has died at the house of Arent Lauwerensen on the 16"" of this month of November 1657 and whereas said Arent Lauwerensen by a petition to the Burgomasters and Schepens of this City has requested, that they would please to direct and authorize one or two persons, to sell at public auction to the highest bidder accord- ing to inventory the property, left by said Roelof of New Amsterdam. 39 Jansen, that thus might be paid the expenses of his funeral, his house rent and other known and unknown debts, Therefore their said Worships in margine of the petition order the Orphanmasters to enter upon said estate and to do therewith what ought to be done and they herewith authorize and direct Sieur Mattheus de Vos, Notary Public, and Arent Lauwerensen to have the estate sold at auc- tion by the Secretary of the Burgomasters and Schepens as well as of the Orphanmasters, whereby the debts, as above stated, shall be paid and the surplus handed to them, to dispose of as they shall find best. Done etc date as above. Whereas Anna Cornells has died lately, to-wit on the 2^ of October 1657, and has left a minor son by her first marriage, named Jacob Jacobsen, There- fore the Orphanmasters have found it necessary to commission some persons as guardians and hereby direct and authorize Claas Bordingh and Pieter Jacobsen Marius, to make with Lauwerens Lauwer- ensen, the husband of the deceased Anna Cornells, such arrangements concerning the property due her said child from her, as they shall think best, etc. November 28, 1657. To-day, the \(f' of Septerhber 1657, appeared before me, Dirck van Schelluyne, Notary Public 40 Minutes of the Orphan Masters etc. and the below named witnesses, the virtuous Tryntje Hendricks, widow of Cars Pietersen, assisted by Fredrick Lubbersen, her present fianc^ and chosen guardian, parties of the first part, and Sieur Pieter Stoutenburgh with Jurriaen Blanck, guard- ians of the three children of said Tryntje and Cors, who declared, after having made an estimate of the estate and considered the statement of debts and credits, as far as they, the guardians, could discover them, they had agreed with each other concerning the settlement of their paternal estate for the chil- dren as follows : First, said Tryntje Hendricks shall be held and promises honestly to bring up her said three children, named Cornelis Corssen, 12 years old, Pieter 6 years and Hendrick Corssen, 3 years, as well as she can, to have them taught reading, writing and a good trade or occupation, so that in time to come they may earn their own living, fur- ther to instruct them in the fear of the Lord and in religious exercises and to do all, a good mother is bound to do, until said children shall have come of age or marry ; then she is to give to each child the sum of 600 fl. in such money or pay, as then shall be current here, besides she shall then furnish to each a good parcel of clothing, six shirts, six . . . six handkerchiefs, inscribing the aforesaid 1800 fl. for her sons specially upon her house and lot on the Northside of Pearl Street in this City, bounded on the South by said street, on the West by Isaack Grevenraad, on the North by Fort Amsterdam, on of New A msterdam. 4 1 the East by Pieter van Couwenhoven and generally binding her person and property, real and personal, present and future etc. etc. etc. ^ Signed : This is ^/ the mark of Carel van Brugge, testis Tryntje Hendricks Hans Kierstede Fredrick Lubbersen Pieter Stoutenburgh Jurriaen Blanck DiRCK VAN Schelluyne, Not. Publ. Wednesday, December 12 1657, present the Orphan masters. Anna Claas, with Sieur Mattheus de Vos, Notary Public, and with Arent Lauwerensen administrator of the estate of Roelof Jansen, mason, dec'd, ap- peared and proved by the affidavits of two credible persons, that said Roelof Jansen dec'd had given her in his lifetime his everyday clothing, his gun, pow- derhorn and what belonged to it ; she also produces an account for house rent, for care taking and money advanced, amounting to 99 fl. 18 st., wherein are included 7 beavers, the balance being in wam- pum. She requests, that the affidavits and the account may be approved. The Orphanmasters approve the affidavits and account, ordering their Secretary to pay the account after deducting what the husband of said Anna Claas has bought from the estate. 42 Minutes of the Orphan Masters The Orphanmasters resolve to have the Com- pany's books examined, as they have learned that Jo geltje of the pavier, living at N. Stil (?) across the Fresh Water, has some goods. Friday, January ii 1658, at the City Hall present the Orphanmasters.* At the meeting appeared Claas Bordingh and Pieter Jacobsen Marius, administrators and guardians of the estate of Anna Cornells and of her son Jacob Jacobsen, who produced the inventory of as much as they could find of said estate and stated, as part of the goods were missing they could do no more. Lauwerens Lauwerensen ysvA Jacob Jacobsen appeared and Lauwerens was informed, that following the customs and laws of the Fatherland it had been con- sidered necessary to appoint administrators for the estate of Anna Cornells dec'd and that much of it was missing. He answers, that over 400 fl. were paid for funeral expenses and if anything is missing he does not know, where it is. The Orphanmasters order Lauwerens Lauwerensen to give a satisfactory account to the administrators and to make an agree- ment with them, also that the missing property shall be offset by the funeral expenses; the administra- tors were to dispose of the goods to the best ad- vantage of the estate and benefit of Anna Cornells son. ' Same as before. of New A ms terdam. 4 3 Tuesday, April 2 1658, at the City Hall present the Orphanmasters Pieter van Couwenhoven and Wilhelmus Beeckman. Mattheus de Vos entering produced the account of the estate, left by R. Jansen, mason, and is directed and authorized to collect the debts and pay the creditors. Mighiel Jansen and Jan Eversen Bout were directed and authorized as administrators to regulate the estate of Bruyn Barenzen. Whereas Bruyn Barenzen, late cooper at Breucke- len, has died at the house of Mighiel Jansen on the 12"' of February of this year 1658, therefore the Orphanmasters of this City of Amsterdam in N. N. request and commission Jan Eversen Bout with Mighiel Jansen to administer upon the estate left by said Bruyn Barenzen, to sell his goods at public auction and to inform the Orphanmasters of the amounts received. Thus done etc, April 2, 1658. By order etc etc etc Joannes Nevius, Seer''. Tuesday, May 28 1658, at the City Hall present the Orphanmasters Pieter Wolfersen van Couwen- hoven and Wilhelmus Beeckman. Before the Board appeared Abraham Verplanck and Andrees de Haas, who stated, — whereas Grytje Dircks, widow of Jan Nagel and now engaged to marry again, has appointed them guardians of the children oi Jan Nagel dec'd and of her first husband 44 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Jan Schutt, of whom there is still living a daughter, called Fytje Jans, 7 years old, and the two children by Jan Nagel, to-wit a son, called Jurriaen Jansen Nagel, 5 years old, and a daughter, called Styntje Jansen Nagel, 2\ years old, — they had made with the widow, now engaged to marry again, the following agreement concerning the paternal inheritances of the children, to-wit : the oldest child, Fytje Jans, daughter oi Jan Schutt, is to receive 150 fl. and the two others, the children hy Jan Nagel, are to have, each for his share, 75 fl : this agreement having been made in presence of her future husband, she binds for the carrying out of it by special mortgage the house and lot, now by her occupied, on the North- side of Hoogh [now Stone\ Street opposite to the Hall. Grytje Dircks also appearing before the Board declares^ the agreement is as the guardians have stated. Wednesday, August 28, 1658, at the City Hall present the Orphanmasters.' Orphanmaster Pieter Wolfersen van Couwenhoven produces a letter, received through Court Messenger Pieter Schabanck which having been opened was found to have been written and sent by the Hon'''' Alrichs from the South River and to report the death of Cristiaen Barensen on the 26"" of July, 1658, with a statement by inventory of his estate and the request to assist his widow. ' As before. of New Amsterdam. 45 On the 6* of September, 1658, appeared at the Secretary's office Orphanmaster Pieter Wolfersen van Couwenhoven -with. Jeems Bradts di^A. said, whereas Tomas Tanikraft and wife had died, Jeems Bradys z.nAJan Teunissen should be appointed guardians of their children and administrators of the estate; he also ordered to give to Jeems Bradys a deed of authority as follows : Whereas now lately, i. e. on the 28* of August, Tomas Tanikraft and on the 30"" his wiiejeen Tani- kraft have died, leaving two infant children, named Mery and Willem, therefore the Orphanmasters of this City of Amsterdam in N. N. herewith appoint Jeems Bradys and fan Teunissen guardians and over- seers, who are hereby authorized and qualified to enter upon the estate left behind, to make an inventory of it, to report the same to the Orphanmasters, to take care of the children and to treat them as good guardians are bound to do. Thus done etc. Septbr. 6, 1658. By order etc Joannes Nevius, Secretary. Monday, September 23, 1658, present Messrs. Paulus Leendersen van der Grift, acting as Orphan- master in place of Wilhelmus Beeckman, Orphan- master Pieter Wolfersen van Couwenhoven and Olof Stevensen Cortlant. Before the Board appeared Claas Bordingh and Pieter facobsen, who stating, that Lauwerens fansen^ * Previously called Lauwerens Lauwerensen. 46 Minutes of the Orphan Masters is about to sail for Holland, request that he shall first render account and reliqua and t\\2X Jacob Jacob- sen, the son of Anna Cornelis dec'd., shall give a receipt for what he has had from the estate. Lauwerens Jansen a.ndi Jacob Jacobsen appearing are informed of the request of Claas Bordingh and Pieter Jacobsen as administrators with. Jacob Jacobsen of the estate of Anna Cornelis dec'd. for kn account and reliqua, to which Lauwerens Jansen replies, he is willing to do so by stating before the Board, what he has received and expended as noted down by Burgo- master P. L. van der Grijt. He was ordered to give account and reliqua to the administrators in the presence of Mattheus de Vos, Notary, and to settle differences, which might arise, the Hon"= Allard Anthony and Isaack Grevera are appointed as arbitrators by the following order : Whereas Claas Bordingh and Pieter Jacobsen have been appointed by the Orphanmasters of this City, administrators of the estate, left by Anna Cornelis, and they cannot agree with Lauwerens Jansen, widower of said Anna Cornelis, concerning the accounting for and the proceeds from said estate. Therefore the said Orphanmasters, in the presence of the Worshipful Burgomasters, order said Lauwer- ens Jansen to render account and reliqua of said estate to the administrators in the presence of Notary Mattheus de Vos within 24 hours and to prevent all differences, which might arise, Treasurer Allard Anthony and Isaacq Grevera are hereby of New Amsterdam. 47 authorized as arbitrators to reconcile parties and adjust the accounts. Done etc. September 23, 1658. By order etc. Joannes Nevius, Secretary. Whereas Barent Oesterman has died on the 23"* of September, 1658, leaving some property here and some debts, while also some money may be found outstanding and whereas the creditors ought to have what is due them and the funeral expenses be paid, therefore Jan Schryver and Nicolaas Velthuy- sen are hereby ordered by the Orphanmasters, to collect the property and outstanding debts and to report by inventory to the Orphanmasters for the benefit of the creditors. Thus done etc September 26, 1658. By order etc Joannes Nevius, Secretary. Whereas Jan Hutsitson has died at the house of Herry Bresar and has left there some property, for which administrators must be appointed, therefore the Worshipful Burgomasters of this City in the absence of the Orphanmasters herewith authorize and qualify Tomas Hal and Isaac Grevera to enter upon said estate, to make an inventory thereof, to report it and to bring the property in deposit at the City Hall. Thus done etc October 11, 1658. By order etc Joannes Nevius, Secretary. 48 Minutes of the Orphan Masters On the 12"' of October, 1658, the administrators of the estate of Jan Hutsitson dec'd. brought to the City Hall, pursuant to the foregoing order saidyixw Hutsitson s property, namely : A bundle of 28 whole beavers, a box with 39 whole beavers, covered with a little coat, another box con- taining : a bundle of gray serge clothing, black cloth breeches, a silk sash, a pair of old blue stockings, a pair of stockings, a waistcoat, a pair of shoes, a cas- tor, a striped pillow case, a shirt, two bands, a pair of stockings ; a box with carpenter's tools. All was listed by the Secretary Joannes Nevius in the pres- ence of the administrators. Date as above. Whereas Jan Schryver was appointed by the Orphanmasters September 26 administrator of the estate of Barent Oesterman, who died September 23, 1658, and whereas said estate has been sold by the administrator, but the outstanding debts have not yet been collected, therefore the Burgomasters in the absence of the Orphanmasters herewith appoint as co-administrator Nicolaas Velthuysen, who is to collect the outstanding debts for the benefit of the creditors. Thus done etc October 14, 1658. By order etc. Tuesday, October 15, 1658, afternoon, at the City Hall present Burgomasters Paulus Leendersen van der Grift and Oloff Stevensen Cortlant'va. absence of the Orphanmasters. of New Amsterdam. 49 Herry Bresar appearing before the Board is directed to state, what he knows of the debts due to Jan Hutsitson dec'd. and he produces an account against and a note of hand of Isaaq Allerton senior in favor of said Jan Hutsitson to the amount of 426 fl., declaring he knows of no other. Tomas Hall, administrator of the estate of Jan Hutsitson dec'd brings to the Board a translation from the English into Dutch of some data about testamentary legacies, as follows : Translated from the English, Testament of Jan Hutsitson. 1658 October 4 To Jan Horn, son of Joris Horn dec'd., . . . f. 100 " Susanna Bresar, daughter of Herry Bresar, god- child, . . . .120 To pay all his debts. Herry Bresar shall not forget to give Hendrick Lambersen a pres- ent, for the trouble and care he has had as sick nurse. Anything to please him. Further, the surplus of the estate shall be divided among the chil- dren of Herry Bresar, to-wit Mary Bresar, Rebecca Bresar, Susanna Bresar and Martje Bre- sar, Susanna to have the same 50 Minutes of the Orphan Masters share as the others, excepting the ten pounds sterling. Herry Bresar shall decently bury the body and pay the ex- penses of the funeral. 1658 Octobr. 9. Expenses of the funeral. To candles, victuals, beer and wine for the people, who watched the body, f.80. ti two ankers of wine at the funeral, .... 48. tt a cask of beer incl. excise & cartage, .... 27.12 ot make an agreement with the Orphan- masters about the property, inherited by his children from their mother. He is told, he may, when the inventory is made and reported to the Board. Then the following order was made : Dirck Siecken is hereby ordered on account of his wife's death to have a list made of the property left by her and report by inventory to the Orphanmasters in 8 days. Gerrit Jansen Roos appearing is asked, whether he has made an inventory of the property left by his dec'd wife. He says, he has named guardians. It is ordered : Gerrit Jansen Roos is hereby directed, to make an inventory of the property left by his de- ceased wife Aeltje and to report it with the guard- 68 Minutes of the Orphan Masters ians to the Orphanmasters next Wednesday, the 19* of February. Geertje Hendricks, the widow of Andrees Hoppe, coming in is asked, whether she had made an inven- tory of her deceased husband's property ; she said, yes and the administrators have it. Then the following order was made : Geertje Hendricks, widow of An- drees Hoppe, is herewith directed, with the adminis- trators to inform the Orphans Chamber of the estate of her late husband next Wednesday, February 19, under penalty of a fine. Hendrick Jansen van der Vin is asked, whether he has made an inventory of the property, left by Gerrit Bril in the yacht oi Mighiel Paidussen and elsewhere in the jurisdiction of this City. He answers, he has not, as the weather has prevented him, but that he shall do it soon as possible, while the yacht is in port. Immetje, the widow of Frans Classen, being asked, whether she had made an inventory of the property of her deceased husband answers No, she had no goods ; further asked, whether she did not wish guardians and whom she wants, she says she has rtc\}iQst&d Jacob Jansen Moesman and Abraham de la Nay. Commission. As Frans Classen has died in the year 1658 leav- ing besides the widow four infant children, named Claas Fransen, about 16 years old, Jacob Fransen, 14 years, Dirck Fransen, 12 years, and Tymen of New Amsterdam. 69 Fransen, 1% years, and as at the request of the widow the Orphanmasters have appointed as guard- ians of the children and administrators of the estate Jacob Jansen Moesman and Abraham de la Noy, Therefore deeming it necessary, that — to prevent the children on one side and the widow on the other from being injured in their rights and possession — an inventory of the property of deceased be made, the Orphanmasters hereby direct and authorize said guardians, to make such inventory of the furniture and effects as well as of all real and personal prop- erty as soon as possible, to agree with the widow upon the settlement on the children of their pater- nal inheritance and to report all to this Board within eight days or the following Wednesday, February 26'\ Done etc February 12, 1659. By order etc. Jeems Bradys, with Jan Teunissen appointed administrator of the estate of Toinas Tanicraft and wife, is hereby ordered, to inform this Board by inventory, made in the presence of his fellow-admin- istrator, of the condition of said estate next Wednes- day, the 19* of February, and both are directed to appear here for a proper disposal of it. Done etc. February 12, 1659. By order etc. Wednesday, February 19, 1659, at the City Hall present Pieter Wolferzen van Couwenhoven and Joannes van Bru^^en. 70 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Immetje Dircks, widow of Frans Clasen, not hav- ing informed this Board, how many children she has and what their names are, is asked accordingly and says, she has four children, called Claas Franzen, about 1 6 years o\^, Jacob Fransen, 14 years, Dirck Fransen, 12 years, and Tymen Francen, 1% years. Dirck Sleeken appearing produced an inventory of the estate of his deceased wife Jannetje Toms and made an agreement with the Orphanmasters con- cerning a settlement of the maternal property on the two children, as he did not want guardians, to- wit : that he should give to each child 400 fl. and a piece of land of 50 morgens at Pemmerpoock,^'' for which he binds under special mortgage his house and lot on the Heere Straat [Broadway], where lately Hermen Smeman has lived in, also generally his person and property, real and personal, nothing excepted, subject to all laws and courts. Claas Tysen appears v^xxh. Jacob Strycker, elected guardian with Lauwerens Cornelissen van der Wei, and is asked, whether he has a report and inventory and whether he has agreed with the guardians on a set- tlement of their maternal estate on the children. He answers No and with Jacob Strycker requests time till August for settling the estate. This is allowed and Jacob Strycker promises, to have his eye on the children and to see, that their maternal inheritance is not diminished. Sieur Hendrick Jansen van der Vin coming in " Pamrapo, N. J. See " N. J. Archives,'' vol. xxi. p. 4. of New A msterdam. 7 1 produces the inventory of the property, left by Ger- rit Bril dec'd., found on the yacht of Mighiel Paul- ussen and at his dwelling, as follows : Inventory, Made by or on behalf of Sieur Hendrick Jansen van der Vin, Schepen of this City, and Jacob Jansen Huys, skipper of the galiot New Am- stel, authorized thereto by the Orphanmasters of this city on the 29"" of January, 1659, of the estate, left by Gerrit Bril, who died here, and shipped in the yacht of Mighiel Paullussen, ready to sail to the Colony of New Amstel on the South River, where the deceased was living, also of the goods at the house of said Sieur Hendrick Jansen : On board of Mighiel Paulussens yacht and shown by the skipper : Two bags of grain, but it is not known, whether it is wheat or rye. Half a barrel of meat. A small bag with gray pease, probably one skepel. A small keg of butter. A jar with oil. A can, in which there has been vinegar, but the can having been broken, the vinegar has been saved in a keg. A chest with iron bands containing : a black ']2 Minutes of the Orphan Masters brocade man's coat, a pair of dark coloured cloth breeches. A square box with : a pair of gray fulled man's stockings, a pair of white woman's stockings, a pair of woman's shoes, four pieces of silk cord, some uncounted black and white wampum, a small box with letters, a pair of new man's shoes, a pair of old stockings, a red woollen cap, an embroidered cap, six bands in a box, two man's shirts, a small quantity of prunes, about a schepel of onions, a small bag of rice, two sweet New Netherland cakes, a pair of old Spanish leather man's shoes, a little blue bag with 14 cakes as above, a small barrel with sugar, about one schepel of gray pease, a square box with starch and washing blue, an empty powder box, a polished box, lately filled with apples, beets, roots and parsnips. Found besides the trunk in a wardrobe : A green blanket, a pillow, a napkin, an English cap, a small box with candles, marked R. I. There has been bread worth 2 fl. Nota : Produced by the skipper and to be reduced in freight. The following property was found at the house of Sieur Hendrick Jansen van der Vin: A gray serge man's coat. A dark stuff man's blouse. A pair of red kersay drawers. A Muscovy cloth frock. of New A ms terdam. 7 3 A pair of fulled man's stockings. A pair of old stockings. Two white woolen caps. A pair of dry leather man's shoes. A black hat with a ribbon. Thus inventorized on board of the yacht Prins Maurits, Mighiel Pauhissen skipper, lying in this port, and at the house of Sieur Hendrick Jansen aforesaid, in the presence of Mighiel Paulussen and Jan Fransen, witnesses, who being requested have signed it at Amsterdam in N. N. February 18, 1659. Coll. Agrees with the original. Matheus de Vos, Notary Public. After collation of the original with the preceding copy, it was found to agree. February 20, 1659. Joannes Nevius, Secretary. Gerrit Jansen Roos, coming with the guardians of the three minor children, left him by his wife, stated that he had agreed with said guardians on a settle- ment of their maternal estate and produced the con- tract to that effect written by Notary Tielman van Vleeck ovi February 17, 1659. The guardians were thanked by the Orphanmasters for their work and requested to continue caring for the children, which they promised, Jeems Brady appearing with Jan Teunissen pro- duced the inventory of the estate, left by Tomas Tanikraft and wife, written in English. Jan Teunis- sen was asked, whether he knew, that there is more 74 Minutes of the Orphan Masters property, than described In the inventory, and answered, he did not, nor did he wish to have anything to do with the estate and had seen the order authorizing him to act only once. Jeems Brady coming with Eldert Engelbertsen was asked, why he did not acknowledge Jan Teunissen as his co-administrator of the said estate of Tomas Tani- kraft and says, Jan Teunissen had from the begin- ning refused to act. He was then told, he should have informed this Board thereof immediately. The Orphanmasters decided, not to make any order in this case for the present and deferred it to the next meeting. Claasie Teunis stated to the Board, that there was owing to her for an orphan boy, who has lived with her i6 years, the sum of 275 fl. and it has been owing for the same time : Messrs. Oloff Stevensen and Gysbert op Dyck had placed the child with her, the Orphans Chamber at Amsterdam held 216 fl. and a testament for the boy, whose name was Jan Dircksen Straatemaacker, going on to his 1 7* year. Eldert Engelbert tells the Board, that Jeems Brady wants from him money on behalf of Pieter Jansen Winckelhoec, for whom he had been bail. It was ordered, \^2X Jeems Brady shall furnish a correct account and then it shall be paid. Eldert further states, that Jeems Brady has received from Pieter the Frenchman for account of Pieter Winckelhoeck 15 fl. in pease and wheat and from him on the 86 fl. he has had 10, so that there are paid on the note 80 fl. of New Amsterdam. 75 Geertje Hendrick, widow of Andrees Hoppe, was asked by the Board, whether she has the inventory ; she answers No and says, Notary Mattheus de Vos has it, maintaining, that as long as she does not marry again, she need not report the estate of her late husband to the Orphans Chamber. She was told, that it was her duty to do it according to the customs of our Fatherland. She replies, she does not intend to do it and the Orphanmasters may do, what they please. Thereupon the Board decided to send the following order to the guardians of the children of Andrees Hoppe dec'd : Whereas Cornelis Aarsen and Lambert Huybert- sen Mot have been appointed by Andrees Hoppe before his death as guardians of his children, There- fore, having learned that an inventory has been made of the property of deceased, the Orphanmas- ters hereby direct said guardians to appear before this Board at the City Hall next Wednesday, February 26'\ and to show by inventory the condi- tion of the estate of said Andrees Hoppe dec'd, when such disposition shall be made of it, as shall be found proper. Done etc. February 19* 1658. By order etc. Wednesday, February 26'\ 1659, at the City Hall present Messrs. Pieter Wolferzen van Couwenhoven, Joannes Pieter sen van Bruggen and A Hard Anthony. 76 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Jeen Horn, widow of Joris Horn, appearing before the Board with her daughter is asked, whether accord- ing to order she has made an inventory of the estate, left by her late husband. She answers, that she will not wrong her children and she has promised y\&\ir Aoraham de la Nyy and Anthony de Milt, who are directed to dispose of the property to the best advantage of the widow. Done etc. By order etc. Jenneke Jans coming before the Board reports, that intending to marry again, becoming the wife of Isaac Abrahamsen, she desires to settle upon her children their paternal estates and produces the inventory thereof, made by her late husband. Asked by the Orphanmasters, whether there is no more and whether she conceals nothing, which would benefit the children, she answers, she hides nothing 82 Minutes of the Orphan Masters and that there are no debts outstanding. The Board considering it necessary to appoint guardians for the children select for this purpose Egbert Woutersen and Gerrit the miller, who received the following : Commission. Whereas Jenneke Jans, widow of Adam Wensels, intends to marry again and become the wife of Isaac Abrahamsen, bachellor, and whereas she has at present two living children by said Adam Wensels, upon whom she intends to settle their father's property, having for this purpose come before this Board and shown an inventory of said property, to make the settlement and whereas the Orphanmasters deem it necessary, to appoint guardians for the children, Therefore they hereby commission and qualify Egbert Woutersen and Gerrit Moolenaar (the miller), who are authorized to make such an agreement with the widow for a settlement upon the children of their paternal inheritance, after appraisal of the same, as equity demands, reporting the same to this Board for approval in eight days. Done etc. By order etc. Secretary Nevius produced the agreement, made between the widow of Andrees Hoppe and the guardians of her children for the settlement upon the children of their paternal inheritance, when it was decided, to place a mortgage on her house. of New Amsterdam. 83 The agreement between Ryck Hendricksen and the guardians for the settlement upon the children of their maternal inheritance was also shown. Wednesday, April 9"", 1659, at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. Allard Anthony and Paulus Leendersen van der Grift. Abraham de la Noy and Anthony de Milt, adminis- trators of the property, left by Bartelt Barteltsen dec'd., came before the Board and with them Hermen Reinersen Bruynd — , who requested restitution of the goods, which said Barteltsen had taken along for him according to inventory shown, made at New Amstel in the South River March 30, 1659. The Orphanmasters after examining the inventory asked, whether he knew what goods Barteltsen had taken along and he answered No. fan Schryver stated, that Bartelt Barteltsen, when alive and well, had said to him on opening the box with furs in the presence of his wife zndfurrien Lauwerens Houtsager (viood- sawyer), after he had seen and counted the skins, that nine of them were missing, which he owned in partnership with Hermen Reinersen and one of his own private ones ; he also said, that the skins marked with two B. were his own and those unmarked belonged to him in partnership with Hermen Reiner- sen. fan Schryver further stated, that he had learned from Barteltsen, his wife had some, belong- ing to Reinersen, as security, she having become bail for the money advanced for the partnership. Also 84 Minutes of the Orphan Masters that a girl, called Doedjee, arrived from the South River, had said to Bartelt Barteltsen : " What do you mean, that you have all your skins, Hermen Reynersen has some under his bunk and others under the bunk of the smith." Hermen Reynersen declares, that of the 60 fl., mentioned in the inventory, one half was Bartelt- sen s, the other his own and that eight pieces of . . . . . , belonging to Bartelt were at the South River with three pieces of silver ribbon and one dozen of tin spoons. He also says, he had come over for no other reason, than to see, how the goods would sell. Catalyntje, the wife oi Joresy, coming in tells Mr. Allard Anthony, that a man, called Abraham Jansen van Salee, alias the Turk, who had lived at her house, was dead, having made a testament, whereb)^ he has devised his property to the negro-woman and the child, he has had by her, Joresy having been named executor. She says, the Deacons of the City have attached and seized the property and she had been to the Director General, who had referred her to the Orphanmasters. As the domicile is not within this jurisdiction, the case was not taken up by this Board, but again referred to the Director General and Council. Jacobus Vis stated to the Board, that a box had been sent to him to forward it to Ariaan Fransen Keuninck at the South River, but as said Ariaan Fransen has died there, he asks for permission to sell of New Amsterdam. 85 it for the benefit of the parties in interest and he says, an inventory of the goods has been made by Notary Mattheus de Vos. The request is granted under condition, that the inventory be handed to Secretary Nevius. Oeny Cyfery coming before the Board claims from Jeems Brady, as administrator of the estate of Tomas Tanikraft, 12 fl. fie was ordered to come again with Jeems Brady in three weeks. Jurrien Blanck and Pieter Jansen the Norman appearing produce as guardians of the children and administrators of the estate of Joghim Caljer an inventory of the property, left by him. They are referred to the Director General and Council. Wednesday, May* 7* 1659, at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. A Hard Anthony, Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift -dx^d. Joannes de*Peister. Before the Board comes Herry Bresar asking for money on account oi Jan Hu(sitson dec'd and he is told, to summon the administrators for the next meeting, when the matter shall be looked into. Nicolaas Velthuysen produces and shows to the Board a testament, made by him and his deceased wife. Mrs. Ebbinck coming in states, that 165 morgen (330 acres) and some rods of land at the Esopus are belonging to her, but she can say no more before the opening of trade. Andrees Clazen, questioned by the Orphanmasters, 86 Minutes of the Orphan Masters says, he has as yet made no settlement upon his children of their maternal estate ; it was not much, when he married and they were married about three and a half years. He promises to appoint guardians. On the 15* of May, 1659, the Orphanmasters of this City received the following request from the guardians of the children oi Jan of Rotterdam dec'd : To the Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in New Netherland. Gentlemen. Your Board wrote in the year 1656 a letter, with some certificates, on behalf of the chil- dren, left hy Jan Cornelissen from Rotterdam. We understand, that you have never received an answer and now request, whereas one of the children, called Cornelis Jansen, by trade a glazier, sails for Holland with these ships, that you will give him a copy of the letter, formerly sent, adding that the bearer is a son. Hoping that then justice will be done, we remain etc Signed : Oloff Stevenzen P. Cornelissen van der Veen. Honourable, Wise, Prudent and Very Discreet Gentlemen. Whereas we have not received up to date an answer to the letter, written you on the 4* of June, 1657, and sent with the declarations of some Burghers and inhabitants, we have thought it proper, to send you herewith a copy thereof by the son of Jan Cornelissen from Rotterdam, the bearer hereof, of New Amsterdam. 8y requesting that you will assist him. Not doubting, that you will do so and offering our services for similar occasions we commend you to the merciful protection of the All High and remain Your affectionate friends and fellowservants The Orphanmasters of the City of Amster- dam in New Netherland Signed : Allard Anthony By order Joannes Nevius, Secr^. Amsterdam in N. N. May 17, 1659. Addressed : Hon*"'' Wise etc the Orphanmasters of Amsterdam. Wednesday, June 4, 1659, at the City Hall pres- ent Allard Anthony. Raghel van Tienhoven appearing was asked, whether before her husband left she had made a testament with him. She answers No and is di- rected to make an inventory of the estate. She says, as she may not yet marry again, she is not obliged to make a settlement on her children of any property, but she will look out for two persons to act as guardians of the children. As the Board is not complete, nothing is done in other cases coming up. Thursday, June I9'\ 1659, at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. Allard Anthony, Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and foannes de Peister. Before the Board appeared Isaack de Foreest, who reported the little son of Nicolaas Velthuysen had 88 Minutes of the Orphan Masters complained to him, that his father, being his step- father, got drunk daily and squandered the prop- erty and had requested him to inform the Orphan- masters. He states, that Janneke Willems, the boy's mother and the wife of said Velthuysen, before she lost consciousness had asked him, to keep an eye on the child. Nicolaas Velthuysen appearing, the tenour of the testament is explained to him and he is directed to make an inventory of the property, left by his wife, to divide with the children or to settle their share upon them. Answering he offers 300 fl. for each child, but submits to the disposition of the Board. The Orphanmasters decide, that an inventory of the property left by Janneke Willems dec'd., shall be made and they commission and authorize Sieur Isaack de Foreest and Timotheus de Gabry to cause such inventory to be made by Sec- retary Joannes Nevius. Commission. Whereas Janneke Willems, wife of Nicolaas Velthuysen, has lately, that is in the month of April, died, leaving besides the widower two minor chil- dren by her first husband, named Cornelis de Graaf, 22 years,'* and Hendrick de Graaf, 15 years oid, of whom Cornelis is in East India and Hendrick here. Therefore the Orphanmasters of this City, consider- ing it necessary, that an inventory be made of the property left by her for preventing harm to the chil- '* Under Dutch-Roman law children came of ace at 24. of New Amsterdam. 89 dren on one side and the widower on the other in their rights and property, commission and authorize thereto, as they hereby do, Isaack de Foreest and Timotheus de Gabry, who are to make as soon as possible with the widower Nicolaas Velthuysen an inventory of the furniture and effects, real and per- sonal property, debts and credits, left by the de- ceased, and to r,eport the same to this Board next Saturday, the 21'' at 7 o'clock in the morning, when the Orphanmasters shall be in session, under the penalty, fixed by the rules of the Orphans Court. Done etc. June 19, 1659. By order etc. Before the Board appeared Leuntje Pteters, widow of Cornells Jansen Cloppenburgh, Mattheus de Vos and Timotheus de Gabry, chosen guardians by said Leuntje, and Gerrit Fullerwever and Reinhout Reinhozdzen, testamentary guardians, appointed by Corn. Jansen, who produced the testament, made by Cornells Jansen Cloppenburgh and Leuntje Pteters, whereby said Cornells devises after his death to said Leuntje the sum of 500 fl. from the readiest property, a silver beaker, a silver ribbed cup, a red kersey coat, eight bed sheets, eight woman's shifts, six man's shirts, six linen aprons, nine handkerchiefs, eight pillow covers with two covers against the oil, giving as reason, that having been sick for several years, during which she has been obliged to sell much of her clothing and jewelry, to support the 90 Minutes of the Orphan Masters household honestly, he is grateful for it ; naming further said Leuntje Pieters and Jan Cornelissen, his son by the first marriage with Wilbreght Tomas, his former wife, as the heirs of all his property, nothing excepted and that after the death of said Jan Cor- nells said Leuntje shall become the owner of all. He further appointed guardians of his son by the first marriage Reinhout Reinhoutzen and Gerrit Fullerwever to execute his last will and said Leuntje made her husband Cornells Jansen universal heir of all her property and after his death Pieter Cornelis- sen, the son of her deceased brother Cornelis Pieter- sen, living at the Orphanage in Hoorn, Holland and should he die without issue Pieter Clasen, the oldest son of her brother Claas Pietersen was to have it, and in case of his death without issue his brothers and sisters or their children, to have and to hold it forever without interference by the Orphanmasters of this City. The abovesaid par- ties also showed an agreement, made with each other with the approval of the Orphanmasters for the sale and purchase of the share of his father's estate, belonging to Jan Cornelissen, Cornelis Jan' sens son by his first marriage, to-wit that said Leuntje Pieters shall give to Jan Cornelissen lOO fl. and all the clothing and linnen, used by his father in his lifetime, in consideration on the other side, that whereas Leuntje Pieters during her wedded life has consumed her property, because said Cornelis Jansen has for some years been sick and unable to earn a of New Amsterdam. 91 stiver, she Is to remain in possession of the estate. Said Leuntje promises to pay the said 100 fl. within a year from May 13, 1659, and the said clothing is to be sold by the executors for the benefit of said Jan Cornelissen. Parties therefore request the ap- proval of the Orphanmasters, who ask the executors, whether they are satisfied with what has been done. They answer Yes and the agreement is approved. The executors also produce the account of Cornells Jansen CloppenburgK s estate, of which the following is a copy : The estate of C. J. Clop- The estate of C. J. Clop- penburgh Dr. penburgh Cr. To a donatio inter vivos fl. 900 By the house, appraised at fl. 900 " i6years interest on 100 " wampum " 300 fl. HoU. at 1055 in this country's curr^ " 180 " beavers " 128 " the Church 20 " household goods " 125 " more owing than out- standing " 394 " good and bad debts " 150 " 100 fl. bequest to the son " ' 100 " goods come in the " bequeathed to the ship de Trowu) " 240 widow " ' 100 " the widow for malting an inventory, writ- ing the agreement and other expenses ' ' 149 fl. 1843 fl. 1843 Aeltje Bickers coming in, she is told, whereas she intends to marry again she must make a settlement on her children of their father's property. She 92 Minutes of the Orphan Masters answers, she has nothing, but will give 50 fl. to each child, her own as well as the child by the first mar- riage of her husband. The Orphanmasters give her time until next Saturday, to examine the condition of her estate and what she can do. Tomas Verdon appearing, who intends to marry again, he is told that he must settle on his child, cz}^&^ Jacobus, about 3 years old, the maternal prop- erty. He promises 50 fl. for the little lot, which he has sold, and says, that his mother still has some property in Holland and as soon as he receives it, he shall from it make a settlement on the child. The Orphanmasters appoint as guardians of the child and administrators of the maternal estate Mr. Paulus van der Beeck and Joannes Monjeer de la Montague, who are to make an inventory of the estate. Commission. Whereas Tomas Verdon, widower of Barbara Imbroeck, intends to marry again with Janneke Bones, widow of Tobias Teunissen, and as he has a little son Jacobus by said Barbara Imbroeck, about 3 years old, to whom before the marriage his ma- ternal inheritance must be proved, so that when he comes of age and marries he may have what belongs to him. Therefore the Orphanmasters of this City appoint as guardians and administrator Mr. Paulus van der Beeck and Joannes la Montagne junior, who are hereby authorized to make such an agreement of New Amsterdam. 93 with the widower on behalf of the child concerning his maternal inheritance, debts and credits, as equity demands, reporting the same to this Board on Satur- day, June 21, at 7. o. c. a. m. Done etc. June 19, 1659. Jenneke Boones appearing before the Board is directed, whereas she intends to marry again she must settle on her children their paternal inherit- ance. Answering she offers to give each child 50 fl. and states she has four children, called Hermen Urbanus, 17 years, Neeltje Urbanus, 15 years, Ur- banus Urbanus, 10 years and Teunis Tobiassen, 8 years, for whom Abraham Clock and Evert Duyc- kingh are appointed guardians. Commission. Whereas Janneke Bones, widow of Tobias Teunis- sen, is about to become the wife of Tomas Verdon, widower of Barbara Imbroeck, and whereas she has now four living children, of whom three by her first husband, called Hermen, Neeltje and Urbanus Urbanussen, and the fourth, Teunis Tobiassen, by her last deceased husband, to whom before her mar- riage their paternal inheritance must be proved, so that when they come of age or marry, they may receive what belongs to them. Therefore the Orphan- masters appoint as guardians and administrators Abraham Clock and Evert Duyckingh, who are hereby authorized to make such an agreement with 94 Minutes of the Orphan Masters the widow on behalf of the children etc etc [ut supra]. Done June 19, 1659. Saturday, June 21'', 1659. at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. Allard Anthony and Paulus Leendersen van der Grift. Before the Board came Abraham Clocq and Evert Duyckingh, curators of the children and property, left by Tobias Teunissen deed, who reported, they had been at the house of his widow, fanneke Bones, and after examination of the estate they had agreed with her about the settlement on her children of their paternal inheritance, namely, that she shall give to each child 50 fl., together 200 fl. They were thanked for the labour. Joannes Monjeer de la Montagne, with Paulus van der Beeck administrator, states that he has been at Tomas Verdons house and that after an appraisal of the estate there is a surplus of 1 14 fl. As said Tomas has not declared all, it is ordered, that he shall once more be spoken to about the land and other things, of which a list is given. Aaltje Bickers states to the Board, that she owes Steenwyck about 300 fl. and that he has promised not to trouble her about it. She says also, that her late husband Gerrit Bicker, before marrying her, made a report of the goods on behalf of his child by the first marriage to the Orphans Court at Amsterdam about Whitsuntide 1650 and there were found to be more of New Amsterdam. 95 debts, than property, therefore the child can have no inheritance from the mother, but she promises to bring for each child to the Board as inherited from the father 25 fl. Nicolaas Velthuysen appearing is asked, whether he has declared all. He answers Yes and says, he owes 70 to 75 beavers, which he must pay on the bouwery (farm). The Orphanmasters, having ex- amined and considered the condition of the estate, left by Janneke Willems dec'd., wife of Nicolaas Vel- thuysen, have made with him an agreement for a settlement upon the children of their maternal in- heritance, to-wit : Nicolaas Velthuysen promises to pay to the children as inherited from their mother according to the bond, of which the following is a copy : Before the Board of Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N. appeared Nicolaas Velthuysen, widower oi Janneke Willems, who intending to marry again promises to give to the two sons, Cornells and Hendrick de Graaf, as inherited from their mother 2400 fl., half in beavers and half in wampum, besides all the linnen, woollen and jewelry, belonging to their mother. The Orphanmasters agree to it and that he shall remain in possession of the property, taking all debts and credits on his account and further promis- ing to bring up the son, who is with him, honestly support him and have him taught a good trade. For the performance hereof he promises to furnish sufificient security without delay and in witness 96 Minutes of the Orphan Masters thereof he has signed the foregoing on the 21" of June 1659 at the meeting of the Orphanmasters. Signed. N. Velthuysen. Before the Board came Tomas Hal and Isaack Grevera, administrators of the estate of Jan Hutsit- son dec'd, and state, that they have not been able to find any goods, belonging to the estate. Herry Bresar is asked, whether he will swear, that the money claimed as per account is really due him. Answering Yes he is asked, whether he will take his oath, that there are no more beavers, silver money, carpenters' tools or clothing. He answers, he could swear to that to the best of his knowledge. Whereas Herry Bresar has declared under oath before this Board, that the money claimed from Jan Hutsitson is really owing to him and that to the best of his knowledge he has no more property of said Jan Hutsitson dec'd, therefore the money shall be paid to him, which is due him according to the following account : The Estate of Jan Hutsitson dec'd. Dr. 1658 To Herry Bresar, the following account Octobr 15. as taxed by the Orphanmasters For board, beer, wine and candles to the people, who watched at his bed 80 fl. reduced to fl. 40. For a cask of beer with ex- cise and carting " 27.12 of New Amsterdam. 97 Novbr, 1 6. Decbr. 5. For washing his linnen and other things done Paid to Claas van Elslant For a broken wine glass Given to skipper Lwuwerens For two dozen of pipes For taking care For a box For a cloth cap and other linnen Further due for board etc as per a/c shown by Herry Bresar to the Orphan- masters Octobr. 15. For wine at the funeral 6 beavers For 2 quarterns of brandy at the auction Fees to the auctioneer and messenger 5 p. c. on 166.13 Paid to the Crier Stoffel Mighielsen To Master Hans Kierstede, surgeon, who attended him 4 beavers " Jan Adriaansen, carpen- ter, I beaver & i fl. " Coenraat ten Eyck as per account tl. 5- ii 23- 9 fi . 8 it 6. <( 1. 16 <( 10. (i 16 <( 16. fl. 146. 5 fl. 1000.17 " 48. I. 4 8, 6 1. 10 fl. 32. 98 Minutes of the Orphan Masters 1659 To Isaac k Grevera January 8 " VtMXgtr Jorissen Febry. 26 For a beaver for placing the yacht at Daniel Litscds June 9 To Frangois de Bruyn for account of Simon Clasen Turck for completing the yacht 12 beavers Changed one beaver for wampum to pay .... 1658 Herry Bresar Novbr. 1 1 To various goods purchased from the estate for 94 fl. 10 St. heavy money or in light money To wampum To 30 beavers at 1 2 fl. fl. " 16 1659 June 30. To 12 " " " To order on Lauwerens Lauwerensen for 41 beav- ers at 1 2 fl. To wampum 5- 9- 96. Dr fl. 126. " 20. 5 " 360. " 144- " 492. " 4-iy fl. 1 147. 2 1658 The Estate of _/(«« ^wteVj^o^e dec'd Cr Octobr. 9. By 67 beavers at 8 fl. fl. 536. Novbr. II. " sale of goods " 166.13. Novbr. 12. 1658 Octbr. 9. of New Amsterdam. By note on Lauwerens Lau- werensen for a yacht made for Reintje de Vries and by him accepted to com- plete, in beavers " note on Isaack Allerton senior dec'd dated Decbr. 31. 1657 99 904. 420. fl. 202 6. 13 Herry Bresar Cr By expenses at the funeral of Jan Hutsitson dec'd. taxed by the Orphanmasters Octobr. 15, 1658. fl. 146. 5 board etc, as per a/c shown to the Orphanmasters Octobr 15, 1658. " 1000.17 fi.1147. 2 Wednesday, July i^, 1659, at the City Hall present Messrs. Allard Anthony and Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift. Nicolaas Velthuysen appearing is asked, whether he has security for the performance of his bond for the children of his deceased wife, given on the 21^' of June last. He says, he can find no one to become his bail, also that he owes more and requests, that lOO Minutes of the Orphan Masters all debts be paid and credits collected, promising to bring in 4 to 8 days a list of all his debts. Granted. Mr. Paulus van de Beecq answers to the question by the Board, whether he has not heard, \}cl2X Jacob Coppe had torn and destroyed the testament, made by him : that he heard Jacob Coppe dec'd. say to Willem Pieter- sen, Pieter Lauwerensen, his wife and others, he had destroyed and torn his last will and it was of no value. Jacob Janzen Huys says, he has learned that one Bartelt Barteltsen, who had come from the South River, had died here, and he has to claim from him 70 fl. Holland currency for freight, which money was to be paid to him by a draft in Holland, but as he fears, the draft may not be accepted, he inquires, whether he may not attach the money from the goods sold here or the goods still on hand or what else he is to do. The Orphanmasters advise him to write to his wife about the draft and if it is not accepted to attach the goods and seize them. Jan Rutgersen states to the Board, that 55 fl. are still due him from Barent Oesterman dec'd. and requests, that the Vendumaster may pay him the sum, which is for board and drink, had at his house. He is told, the Secretary or Vendumaster shall see, how it stands with the account. Monday, July 7* 1659, at the City Hall present as before. Before the Board appeared Willem Pietersen, who was told, the Orphanmasters had learned, that he of New Amsterdam. loi knew of Jacob Coppe's saying, he had destroyed the testament, made by him. Therefore he is asked, what knowledge he has thereof. He answers, the testament is still there. Again asked, whether he did not know, that Jacob Coppe had said, he had torn and destroyed his last will, he answers : " No matter, whether he has said so or not, the testament is in being ; " he will not make another statement and says, the Board may do their best and utters other improper words. Pieter Lauwerens and wife are examined, first the man and then the woman, whether they know that Jacob Coppe had said, he had destroyed the testa- ment, made by him. He answers, he had heard Jacob Coppe say so and the wife being asked, says the same. Pieter Lauwerens produces an account, according to which Jacob Coppe still owes him a balance of I lo fl. The Orphanmasters order their Secretary, to write to Cornells Aarsen and Jan van der Bilt directing them not to take to themselves any goods oi Jacob Coppe dec'd., before they have proved to the Board their rights. Nicolaas Velthuysen appearing is asked, whether he has made an estimate of the property, left by his wife and settled it on her children. He says, he has had no time, as his wedding is to take place next Wednesday and he is making preparations for it. Giving other strange and improper answers he leaves the room. I02 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Tuesday, July 8'^ 1659, at 6 o'clock in the morn- ing at the City Hall present Messrs. Nicasius de Sille, Marten Cregier, Olof Stevensen Cortlant, Allard Anthony and Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift. The Board asked Willem Pietersen, whether he has not \).&2xdi facob Coppe say, he had destroyed his last will, and ordered him to answer with Yes or No. He says, he has heard that he had destroyed it, also, that he said : "You will find it there," and offers to confirm his declaration by an oath. Nicolaas Velthuysen coming before the Board is directed to make a settlement on the children of his late wife of their maternal inheritance. In answer he requests, that the table may be put out of doors, the goods sold and the surplus be divided with the children, so that every one may have his own. He states, that the children have each 1000 fl. in Brazil from the estate of their mother's father, which they cannot obtain, and he says, he would rather delay his wedding, than go on, and give 50 fl. to the Poor, promising to make a good report to the Board, when the creditors yizw Gillison and others have come from Fort Orange. The Board decides, that Nicolaas Velthuysen shall exhibit in the presence of Schout de Sille eight days after the wedding an inventory of his whole estate. Honourable, Wise, Prudent Gentlemen. At the request of Lauwerens Andriesen Drayer (turner), who has married the widow of Christiaen of New Amsterdam. 103 Barens, deceased at the South River last year, we inform you herewith, that there are deposited in your Orphans' Court the goods, belonging to his children as paternal inheritance, while the children are here in this City, and we request, that following the usages of other places said goods may be sent to the Orphans' Court here. You will find us in similar cases willing to reciprocate, with which we remain Yours etc. etc. etc. By order: J. Nevius, Secretary. Amsterdam in N. N. July 16, 1659. Commission. Pursuant to the resolution of their Worships, the Burgomasters, sitting with the Orphanmasters, Schout Nicasius de Sille is hereby authorized and directed, with Sieurs Timotheus de Gabry and Isaack de Foreest to have made by 'Sy&zx&X.zxy Joannes Nevius an inventory of the property, left Janneke Willems dec'd., wife of Nicolaas Velthuysen, at said Velthuy- sen's house. Done etc, July 16, 1659. By order etc. According to the foregoing order Schout Nicasius de Sille, Timotheus de Gabry and Isaack de Foreest have proceeded to the house of Nicolaas Velthuysen, to take an inventory of the property, left by Janneke Willems dec'd : said Velthuysen requested a delay until next Monday, July 21, which was allowed. Done at the house of said Velthuysen, July 16, 1659. Joannes Nevius, Secretary. I04 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Saturday, August 2^ 1659, ^^ the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. Allard Anthony and Paulus Leendersen van der Grift. Before the Board appeared Cornells Aarsen, who was informed of some declarations, made before the Board, that the testament, made hy Jacob Coppe, had been destroyed. He says, that may be reported by some people, because they would like it to be so ; he requests a copy of the declarations, which was allowed to him. Pieter Schabanck, sent by the Board to Nicolaas Velthuysen, to bring him to the Court, returns say- ing, that Nicolaas had told, the Orphanmasters might set the table before the door and sell every- thing. Cristyntje Cappvens came before the Board and stated, that she and her husband had made a testa- ment ; showing it to the Board, it was found by reading it, that the Orphanmasters are excluded, but as there is no mention of guardians for the child nor a settlement upon the same of the paternal inherit- ance, she requests, that as guardians may be ap- pointed the Hon'''' Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift, selected by both, and Dirck Jansen Croon, thereto requested by her deceased husband, who had ac- cepted the office, but said Dirck Jansen Croon, now not being here, she asks, that the Hon"' Pieter Wolfersen van Couwenhoven may provisionally act in his place, which is allowed. of New Amsterdam. 105 Wednesday, August 27*, 1659, at the City Hall present as before. Mrs. Ebbingh produced an account of receipts and expenditures, lately made. The Orphanmasters inform her, that she will have to make a settlement upon her children of their paternal inheritance be- fore the Orphans' Court here, but she may take the property for herself under bail or mortgage on the house of her husband and all her goods etc. here in the country. Monday, September 1=', 1659, at the City Hall present as before and Joannes de Peister. Before the Board appeared Jeronimus Ebbingh and his Wiie, Joanna de Laat'^, handing in an account of moneys paid out of the estate oi Joannes de Hulter dec'd., in which after examination by the Board is found an item of 500 fl., said to have been paid to Ebbingh aforesaid for a loan. The Orphanmasters request a specification of how the 500 fl. were counted out and the answer was, no specification could be given, the sum was figured in beavers and wampum, the wampum at 10 fl. for one beaver. Asked, whether he would take an oath, that the debt was just, he answers, he does not intend to do so and had never thought, that the gentlemen of the Board had so little faith in him. He says, he will '* She had been the widow of Joannes de Laet, the first historian of New Netherland, a Director of the W. I. Company, a Commissioner of N. N. in 1638 and co-patroon of Rensselaerswyck. Her second husband was J. de Hulter. See. Docts. rel. to Col. Hist, of N. Y. io6 Minutes of the Orphan Masters erase the item. He was then asked, whether he has any more claims against the estate, and says, he does not know, except that i8 beavers of an old debt, not mentioned in the former inventory, have been received from Andrees Herwarts and 350 fl. in wampum are still due from Abraham Molenaar (the miller) with interest at 10 p. c, pursuant to a bond in the hands of Timotheus de Gabry, also 67 fl. from Mighiel Tades for stones. The Orphanmasters de- cide, that somebody should assist Franpois Boon, the attorney of Mrs. Ebbinck, who is to have the super- vision of the paternal inheritance of Joannes de Hulters children. Mrs. Ebbinck is satisfied with it and states, that she has sent to Holland in the year 1657 for Mighiel and Paulus de Hulter 100 beavers and in 1658 219. Nicolaas Velthuysen is asked by the Board, whether he has made an inventory of the property, left by his deceased wife. He answers: "What inventory shall I make, you may sell my property and pay my debts," but he asks, whether he may engage Tielman van Vleeck to make the inventory. He is told, he may or any one else. Then he promises to deliver to the Orphanmasters an inven- tory of all the property with a list of debts and credits this week and is given time till next Satur- day. The Board resolve, to have the Burgomasters and Schepens asked by the Secretary, whether the affidavits concerning the testament of Jacob Coppe of New Amsterdam. 107 are sufficient to annul it, and to make a proper record of it. Wednesday, September 3"^, 1659, at the City Hall present as before Jeronimus Ebbinck coming in states, that Frangois Boon has in his charge the fol- lowing obligations : One from Pieter Bont for . . . fl. 186. " " Jan Barents en Wemp for . " 300. " " Jan Willemsen van Hooghtey- lingen for . . , . "184 " " Isebrandt Eldersen for . '' '^IZ " " Arent van Corlaar for . " 203 " " Cornells Teunissen Pott for " 198.18 Cornells Barensen Sleght owes, pay- able in May 1660, without note of hand . . . . . . " 201 1. and Sieur Ebbinck adds, that his wife has received from Abraham Molenaar (the miller) the interest on 350 fl. at 10 p. c. . . . . . " 35. Before us, the Orphanmasters of the City of Am- sterdam in N. N. appeared Sieur Jeronimus Eb- binck, who declared, that for the recovery of 1780 fl. 4 St. 4 pence in beavers and 264 fl. 9 st. 8 p. in wam- pum, together 1351 fl. 13 st. 12 p., taken to Holland, io8 Minutes of the Orphan Masters he gives a special mortgage on his house and lot on the Northside of Brouwer (Stone) Street, bounded East by the house and lot, now occupied by Joannes van Brugh, South by said street. West by the house and lot of Mattheus de Vos, North by the lot of Jan Everson Bottt, further binding gen- erally his person and property, real and personal, present and future, nothing excepted, under sub- mission to all courts and laws. In witness whereof he has signed these at Amsterdam in N. N. this 3"* of September 1659. Jeronimus Ebbinck. A release hereof was entered February 23, 1662, payment having been made in Holland. Before us, the Orphanmasters etc., appeared Joanna de Laat, widow of Joannes de Hulter, now wife oi Jeronimus Ebbinck, who declared that as well as for the satisfaction of 319 beavers, sent to Paulus and Mighiel de Hulter in Holland during the years 1657 and 1658, the proceeds for which are in the hands of said Mighiel de Hulter, as for the payment of what hereafter may be found to belong to the children of Joannes de Hulter dec'd., she gives a special mortgage on her property in lands, farms, cattle, debts due and whatever else she may have in this country, placing at the same time her person under the jurisdiction of all courts and laws and hereby specially directing Frangois Boon, her attor- ney, to obey the order of the Orphanmasters con- cerning the property, placed in his charge or to be of New Amsterdam. 1 09 so placed by the committee of this Board. In wit- ness etc September 3, 1659. Copy. Sieur Mighiel de Hulter. Honourable, Prudent Discreet Sir. As Orphanmasters we are in duty bound, to take care of fatherless and motherless children and there- fore have to inform you, that Mrs. Joanna de Laat, widow of Joannes de Hulter, now the wife of Sieur Jerontmus Ebbinck, and at present going to Holland, has exhibited to us the condition of the estate of her first husband, as far as she knows it, and she has stated to us, that in the years 1657 and 1658 she has sent to you and your brother Paulus de Hulter 319 beavers, the money for which is in your hands. She now takes with her 1351 fl. 13 s. 12 p., belonging with one half of said 319 beavers to the children as their paternal inheritance and said Sieur Ebbinck has given for the 135 1 fl. a mortgage on his house and lot, therein described, while Mrs. de Laat has mortgaged for the half of the beavers all her property. It is further found, that in 1658 80 beavers were sent by the Moesman to Mrs. Anna de Hulter and Mighiel de Hulter and this year by the Bruyn Vis (Brown Fish) through Sieur Ebbinck 1 1 5 beavers and 4 hhds. of tobacco, also in the Moesman in three packages 720 beavers, 22 elkskins, 12 bearskins, 5 deerskins, one coat made of catskin, one hhd. of tobacco, consigned to himself. We request, that you will advise us of the foregoing goods, whether no Minutes of the Orphan Masters among them is anything for the benefit of the chil- dren, so that they may come to their own. In so doing we remain Your affectionate friends The Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam. Saturday, September 27'^ 1659, at the City Hall present Messrs. Allard Anthony and Joannes de Peyster. Having seen that the Burgomasters and Schepens of this City after reading the statements of Willem Pietersen, Master Paulus van der Beecq, Pieter Lau- werensen and wife, do not consider them sufficient to invalidate the last will and testament, made by Jacob Coppe dec'd., the Orphanmasters have decided, that for the best of the heirs guardians and admin- istrators must be appointed, electing thereto Timo- theus de Gabry and Isaack Kip. Commission. Whereas Jacob Coppe has died and there has been found among his papers and property here a testa- ment, made December 14, 1653, before Notary D. van Schelluyne and witnesses, in favour of Lysbett Cornelis, daughter of Cornells Aarsen, and Merritje Jans, daughter of Jan van der Bilt, naming both heiresses of his estate. Therefore the Orphanmasters have resolved, to appoint administrators of said estate, so that the heiresses may come to their own, and they have elected and authorized, as they hereby do, Timotheus de Gabry and Isaacq Kip, who of New Amsterdam. 1 1 1 are directed to make as soon as possible a complete inventory of all the goods and property, left by ]^an Coppe, his debts and credits here in the country, as well in this place as elsewhere, and to report the same to the Orphans Court, to be then disposed of, as shall be deemed advisable. Done as above. Secretary Nevius and Courtmessenger Claas van Elslant are directed and authorized, to bring to the Orphans Court the chest with the goods and papers, left hy Jacob Coppe dec'd., to be disposed of, as then shall be decided. Jan Teunissen asks by petition for payment out of Jacob Coppe s estate for four pigs, sold to Jacob Coppe according to affidavit. Marginal order : As the proof, that the pigs have been delivered to Jacob Coppe, is not sufficient, the Orphanmasters cannot see, that petitioner has anything to claim from the estate. Nicolaas Velthuysen produces to the Board the inventory of the property, left by his late wife, without a specification of all her debts and credits. Whereupon it is ordered : As Nicolaas Velthuysen has not in the inventory of the estate of Janneke Willems dec'd., his late wife specified her debts and credits, but given them only in a lump sum, there- j"ore he is hereby ordered for the last time, to hand in to this Board next Wednesday, the first of October, a pertinent statement of the debts due and the credits claimed, under a penalty to be fixed, if he remains in default. 112 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Friday, October I7'^ 1659, ^' ^^ Qx^-y Hall pres- ent Messrs. Allard Anthony and Paulus L. van der Grift. Before the Board appeared Timotheus de Gabry, who was informed, the Orphanmasters had learned from Mrs. Ebbingh, that he had in his charge a note in her favour drawn on Abraham Pietersen Mole- naar (the miller) for 350 fl. in wampum, which she wanted to have for record in the register of orphans' property. He answers, he would not surrender it, as it was confided to him, but if the Court com- pelled him, he might be able to justify the surrender. He was told, the Court had nothing to do with it and the Orphanmasters directed their Secretary to write the following order to Gabry : Timotheus de Gabry is hereby ordered by the Orphanmasters to hand to SecretSLry foannes Nevius the promissory note of Abraham Pietersen Molenaar (miller), for 350 fl. deposited with him as belonging to the estate oi foannes de Hulters children, so that it may be recorded in the register of orphans' property. Done as above. Courtmessenger Pieter Schabanck, ordered by the Orphanmasters to summon Nicolas Velthuysen to appear immediately, returning reports, said Vel- thuysen had said, he could not come, as he had in- jured his head in a fall. feems Brady and fosep Fouler, appearing before the board, institute an action against each other, whereupon feems Brady was ordered by the Orphan- of New A msterdam. 1 1 3 masters, to pay out of the estate of Tomas Tanikraft £2 stig. to Jan Tounsen" and then Jan Tounseti was directed to return to Josep Fouler all such goods, belonging to Fouler, as are in his hands. Jeems Brady and Jan Tounsen, administrators of the estate of Tomas Tanikraft and wife, both dec'd., are herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters, to appear before them as soon as possible, bringing with them a complete inventory of said estate. Court Messenger Pieter Schabanck, ordered by the Orphanmasters immediately to bring Reintje the skipper before them, returns reporting he could not find him. Jan Teunissen petitions for payment of the pigs, sold to Jacob Coppe dec'd. and is referred to the answer, given September 27 last. Gerrit Hendricksen, appearing before the Board, states that he intends to marry again and names the Hon''''' Pieter van Couwenhoven and Hendrick Hend- ricksen Obe as guardians of his three children, called Otte Gerrits, 13 years, Jan, 9 years, and Lysbet Gerrits, 6 years old. Commission of the said guardians. Whereas Ytje, wife of Gerrit Hendricksen, the present Farmer of the Weighscales, has died this year, leaving besides the widower, three minor children, named Otte, Jan and Lysbett Gerrits, whereas said Gerrit Hendricksen intending to marry " Formerly called Teunissen. 114 Minutes of the Orphan Masters again and the Orphanmasters considering it neces- sary, that guardians should be appointed for the children of said Ytje dec'd., he has chosen the Hon'''^ Pieter van Couwenhoven and Hendrik Hen- dricksen Obe, Therefore the Orphanmasters herewith direct and authorize said guardians to take as soon as possible an inventory of the property, left by said Ytje dec'd., to agree with the widower on behalf of thechildrenfor a settlement of their maternal inherit- ance and report the same to this Board. Wednesday, November 5'\ 1659, at the City Hall present as before. Before the Board appeared Gerrit Hendricksen van Hardewyck, who was asked, why he has not delivered a statement of the estate, left by his de- ceased wife. He answers, he does not intend to give any information about it, saying " Give me money for my goods." Whereupon the Orphan- masters resolve, to report the matter to the Burgo- masters. Jeene Horn appears before the Board and asks for 100 fl., which, zs, Herry Bresar ?,3,ys, Jan Hutsitson has bequeathed to her child. She was asked, whether she had witnesses and answers No, only Herry Bresar and his wife. Then the statement of Herry Bresar was communicated to her, in which he declares, that when Jan Hutsitson made his last will, the persons, who were around him, went out and left him, Bresar, alone with him, who said the of New A msterdam. 1 1 5 same to him and that he must bring other witnesses. The wife of Herry Bresar requests to have the money, which she has to claim from the estate of Jan Hutsitson, whereupon she is asked, why she does not demand it from Reintje. " What shall I do with Reintje" she says, "you have taken hold of the estate." She is told, the Orphanmasters are not willing, to pay her out of their own pockets. Timotheus Gabry, appearing before the Board, requests to be discharged from the administrator- ship of the estate of Jacob Coppe, as he shall not be here this winter. Considering this the Orphanmas- ters appoint in his place Jacob Vis. Said Gabry hands in [the bond], deposited with him, on behalf oi Joanna de Laat, widow oi Joannes de Hulter. The Board resolved, to give a power of attorney to Philip Pietersen Schuylaart^' to collect with Franfois Boon all the property, which said Joanna de Laat has at Fort Orange and neighbourhood and they are not to pay out any money to any body without the knowledge of the Orphanmasters. Commission oi Jacobus Vis. Whereas Timotheus Gabry and Isaack Kip have been appointed administrators of the estate, left by Jacob Coppe, and whereas Timotheus Gabry has given sufficient reasons, why he cannot act as such administrator and it becomes necessary to appoint somebody else in his place. Therefore the Orphan- " Schuyler. 1 1 6 Minutes of the Orphan Masters masters herewith elect and authorize Sieur Jacobus Vis, who is directed to make as soon as possible, with Isaack Kip, a complete inventory of the goods, effects, debts and credits, here in the place and else- where in this country, left by said Coppe at his death, and to report the same to the Board for further disposition. Done etc November 5, 1659. By order etc. Power of Attorney for Philipp Pietersen Schuy- laardt. Whereas Mrs. Joanna de Laat, widow of Joannes de Hulter, has again married and become the wife of S'leuY Jeronimus Ebbinck and has reported to this Orphans Chamber the inventory of the estate and property with the debts and credits, of which the largest items are entered as of Fort Orange and for the collection of which Frangois Boon has been empowered, who has all bonds and notes with everything pertaining to them, hypothecated to the Orphanmasters and whereas the Orphanmasters consider it their duty towards the minor children, left by said Joannes de Hulter, that they may have their paternal inheritance. Therefore they herewith constitute as their attorney Philipp Pietersen Schuyl- lardt with said Franpois Boon, giving full authority to demand and receive all debts on behalf of said children, to give acquittances and in case of opposi- tion or refusal to proceed in law, observing for this purpose all sessions of Court, receiving judgment of New A fnsferdam. 1 1 7 and calling for execution, also if necessary to insist upon the attachment of the debtor's person and property, when the case makes it advisable etc etc. etc. Done Novbr. 5, 1659. Letter sent to Philipp Pietersen Schuylaard with the foregoing power of attorney. Amsterdam in N. N., November 24, 1659. To Sieur Philipp Pietersen Schuylaardt. Worthy, Discreet and Good Friend, Greeting. We have, as Orphanmasters of this City, for the children oi Joannes de Hulter dec'd., a mortgage on all the effects and debts, left by him, and as we are in duty bound, to receive as much as possible of what belongs to them, we have authorized you by the enclosed power of attorney, to demand and collect, with Frangois Boon, the attorney of Jomtnes de Hulter s widow, all outstanding debts and generally to take care of all the property left and in the hands of Frangois Boon, looking after all and that without your knowledge nothing is done by said Boon. Which doing you will oblige us, who remain Your affectionate friends The Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam. By order Joannes Nevius, Secr^. Thursday, November 13, 1659, at the City Hall present Messrs. Nicasius de Sille, Marten Cregier, Oloff Stevensen Cortlant, Burgomasters, Allard Anthony and Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift. Cornelis Aarzen and Jan van der Bill request. ii8 Minutes of the Orphan Masters that they with some other persons may be author- ized by the Worshipful Orphanmasters, to admin- ister upon the estate, left by Jacob Coppe dec'd., as their children are heirs of his property. It is ordered thereupon : The petition is granted and petitioners may administer upon said estate with the guardians, on condition of giving sufficient security. Gerrit Hendrickzen van Harderwyck appearing is asked by the Burgomasters, why he does not make an inventory of the property, left by his deceased wife, and he is ordered to make it on pain of impris- onment, but if he can agree with the guardians, he may do so, reporting to the Orphanmasters : which he promises to do. Nicolaes Velthuyzen comes before the Board and is informed by the Burgomasters, that great com- plaints are made against him by the Orphanmasters, because he does not present a statement and inven- tory of the estate, left by his deceased wife and be- cause there is a great difference between the inventory, made by Secretary Nevius and that, made by van Vleeck. He is therefore asked, where the goods are, mentioned in the inventory by Secretary Nevius; he says, they are still there. Further asked, where the goods are, of which a list was read to him, he answers, he has paid debts therewith!. Then he is ordered, to appear before the Orphan- masters to-morrow at 8 o. c. precisely, bringing with him his books, to satisfy the Board in the presence of the Schout. of New A ms terdam. 1 1 9 Schout de Sille and Burgomasters Marten Cregier and Olof Stevenzen Cortlant leave the meeting. Before the Orphanmasters appeared Mrs. Catharyna Brull, widow of Anthony Rademan dec'd., who, as she intends to become the wife of Janjanzen dejongh, shows to the Board a testament, made by her and her deceased husband, before Notary Pieter de Bary and witnesses February 27, 1654, first stating, that they, the testators, revoke and annul all former testaments, codicils, trusts and other last dispositions, hither-to made, and that con- sidering the conditions of their articles of marriage they dispose anew and institute as heirs of the deceased their child or children, on condition, that the survivor shall remain in possession of the whole estate, manage and administer upon it to the best advantage, bring up the children, let them learn, occasion offering, what would help them to go honestly through the world and when they came of age to establish them, as discretion shall allow, the costs of bringing up to be set off against the legiti- mate share and surplus in deduction of what is due from the paternal or maternal estate : all this with- out the survivor being directly or indirectly asked by anybody for an accounting, settlement and reliqua or statement and inventory, and marrying again the survivor is, before the ceremony, to choose two respectable and well-to-do persons from among friends or others as guardians of the children, giving them a complete statement and inventory of the I20 Minutes of the Orphan Masters whole estate, which the survivor shall verify as true and correct by signing it without being compelled to confirm it under oath. The survivor is to make with the guardians a proper division of all the shares and this being done the guardianship of said persons shall be at an end, the survivor alone remaining guardian. For this purpose testators exclude the Orphanschamber of the City of Amsterdam in Europe and all others, no matter, who of the two should die first, also not requiring to advertise, in case of remarriage, the estate in part or in the whole. After said testament had been read to the Orphan- masters, said Catharina de Brull was informed, that she had nothing to do with this Chamber, it being excluded, whereupon she left. Janjanzen dejongh, widower of Cornelia van Vloet dec'd., intending to marry Mrs. Catharina Brull, shows a testament, made by him and his late wife before Notary Dirck van Schelluyne and witnesses October 31, 1655, containing the last will of both as follows : they first revoke and annul all former testa- ments, last wills etc, made by them either singly or jointly, especially the testament, made before said Notary and witnesses May 13, 1653, wherein they name and institute as heir, as they have no child, the survivor of them both, to have all property, real and personal, stocks, credits, money, gold, silver, coined or not coined, jewels, clothing, linnen or woollen, household goods and others, including legacies and , of New Amsterdam. 121 bequests, either already received by testators from their parents or collateral relatives or to be received from intestates or under a testament during the life of the first one of them dying, nothing in the world excepted or reserved, as well here in the country, as in Holland, Brabant, the Manor of Bos, the Barony of Breda or elsewhere, to have all forever, use it as inherited property and do therewith as is done with own, free property, without anybody's interference, they, testators, promising each other never to act against or change this, their last will. Said testament having been read, the Orphan- masters declare, that said Jan Jansen de Jongh has nothing to do with this Chamber, but when saidy«;« took his leave, the Board decided, to deliberate on the testament to-morrow and consult the Schout. Friday, November 14''', 1659, at the City Hall present Messrs. Nicasius de Sille, Allard Anthony, Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Joannes de Peister. Before the Board appears Reintje Pieters van Bolsart. As he has no beavers to pay for the work on the yacht, built for him hy Jan Hutsitson, he offers to Herry Bresar for his claim against the estate of said Hutsitson payment in linnen, which having been proposed to Bresar's wife, who was present, and she having been asked, whether she was satisfied with it, she answers, her husband being away from home she could not take that upon her- 122 Minutes of the Orphan Masters self, making many words and saying among others, the Orphanmasters had wronged her and other improper things. The Officer was authorized and directed, to keep Nicolaes Velthuysen a prisoner in his own house and have him guarded by the Court Messenger. Reintje Pieters van Bolsart re-entering has made an agreement with the Orphanmasters concerning the 904 fl. in beavers, amounting to 113 beavers, which are to be paid in wampum at 1 2 fl. the beaver. He promises to pay 500 fl. within eight days, keeping the balance for a while yet, for which he will give sufficient bail. Nicolaes Velthuyzen appearing, the inventory of the property, left by his deceased wife and surrendered by him, as made by Secretary Nevius in the presence of S\G:ur Isaack de Foreest SiWdTimotkeus Gabry, is shown to him and he says, there was not so much wampum as stated, that he has bought linnen for the pieces of f " after his wife's death and expended the beavers for house rent to the widow of Goodman Herck and he delivers his account books to the Board, as ordered yesterday. Asked whether he has not more books, he answers No. At the request of the Schout and the Orphanmasters the Worshipful Burgomasters Olof Stevenzen and Marten Cregier came, who were told, that Nicolas Velthuyzen had brought his books and being asked, what should be done with them, they decided after mature consideration, to put the " A piece of f was equal to 12^ cents. of New Ainsterdam. 123 same into the hands of Notary Mattheus de Vos, who is to draw from the books a correct statement of the estate, examining for this purpose all bills and accounts, for which labour he is to be paid. Order of Authorization for Mattheus de Vos. Herewith Notary Mattheus de Vos is authorized by the Orphanmasters of this City to examine the books and accounts of Nicolaas Velthuysen, to draw out from them a statement of all the debts and credits entered by said Velthuysen, that is until April 2 2"^ of this year, and not since that date, as well as of the debts, paid in full or in part by Velthuysen after April 22. He is to do this as soon as possible. Done etc. Novbr. 14, 1659. By order etc. Jeene Horn appearing before the Board requests, as before, to have the money, left to her children by the last will of Jan Hutsitson. She says, she can prove it and is ordered, to come again next week. To-day, November 19, 1659, Pieter van Couven- hoven and Hendrick Obe, by the Orphanmasters of this City elected guardians of the children oi Jetje Jans dec'd., parties of the first part, and Gerrit Hendricksen van Harderwyck, father of said children, party of the second part, have agreed about the purchase by said Gerrit of the property, inherited by the children from their mother, to-wit, said Gerrit Hendricksen shall pay, which he promises to do, to his said children, when they come of age to marry, 1 24 Minutes of the Orphan Masters the sum of 650 fl., that is to Otto Gerritsen 200 fl., to Jan Gerritsen, because of his infirmities, 250 fl. and to Lysbet Gerrits 200 fl., and not more, all in good merchantable wampum, he remaining in possession of the whole estate, left by said Ytje Jans at her death and giving as security for the before men- tioned payments his house and lot, as more fully appears by the mortgage, executed before Secretary Joannes Nevius and witnesses on the date, as above. Thursday, November 27, 1659, at the City Hall present Messrs. A Hard Anthony and Paulus Leender- zen van der Grift. Reintje Pieters van Bolsart entering shows the accounts of several people, to whom he has paid for some things for the yacht, which Jan Hutsitson dec'd. should have furnished, as he did not wish to expend anything on the yacht, but had agreed on building it under such conditions and delivered it bare. He is asked, whether he had made a written con- tract with Jan Hutsitson for the plan of the yacht, and answers No, he himself wanted to do it, but Hutsit- son was opposed to it saying : " We have done other business together." Whereas they trusted each other and whereas no written evidence of a contract for building the yacht is produced, the Orphanmasters made the following agreement with Reintje Pieters: To-day, November 27, 1659, appeared before the Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N. Reintje Pieters van Bolsaart, skipper, who, — having of New Amsterdu'in. 1 2 5 bound himself by an obligation, executed before Secretary Joannes Nevius and witnesses by his partner, Lauwerens Lauwerensen, Novbr. 12, 1658, to pay to the administrators of the estate of Jan Hutsitson dec'd., appointed by the Orphanmasters, for enlarging the yacht, now used by him and built for him by said Hutsitson, on condition of receiving compensation, if any further expenditures had to be made for the yacht above what was orally agreed upon with Hutsitson, as he says, — agrees as follows, to-wit : the pay for enlarging said yacht shall be set off against the charges, which he has paid and still has to pay. He shall besides be and he is, for reasons, discharged by the Orphanmasters from the payment of two beavers, so that he owes on the aforesaid obligation of Novbr. 12, 1658, a balance only of 70 beavers, which he promises to pay in six months from date with 10 p. c. interest until its full payment, giving as security two notes to his order, made by Pieter Bronck of Fort Orange, of which one for 60 beavers has no date, but is numbered N° i and has fallen due in June, 1658, the other of 64 beavers is dated September 8, 1657, and had also fallen due in June, 1658, being numbered on the back N° 2 : so that in default of his paying the money may be recovered without loss or expense from these notes. He further binds his person and property, real and personal, present and future, nothing excepted, submitting the same to all courts, judges and laws. In witness whereof has said 126 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Reintje Pieters signed the original of this copy on the date, as above at Amsterdam in N. N. It was signed : This is the mark JjC^ of Reintje Pieters van Bolsart, made by himself. Below stood : In my presence Joannes Nevius, Secretary. On the 28"" of November, 1659, Reintje Pieters van Bolsaart has deposited in the Orphans Court the two above described obligations for the payment of said sum. Authorization. Whereas Cornelis Her per sen Jager (huntsman) has died at the house of Hans Stein on the iS"* of December, leaving some property here, therefore the Orphanmasters of this City herewith appoint and authorize Sieur _/aco6us Backer and Hans Stein to make, in the presence of Schepen Hendrick Jansen van der Vin, an inventory of said property and report it to this Board. Done etc December 22, 1659. By order etc. To-day, December 31, 1659, Schepen Pieter van Couwenhoven and Adriaan Vincent, by the Orphan- masters appointed guardians of the minor child of Margriet Crommete, parties of the first part, and Jan de Pre, father of said child, party of the second part, have made an agreement concerning the settle- ment upon said child of the maternal estate, to-wit : saidyia;;? de Pre shall pay to the child, as he promises to do, when of age or about to marry, the sum of of New A ms terdam. 127 200 fl. current wampum and no more, remaining in the sole possession of the property, left by said Margriet at her death, and giving as security for the payment as above his house and lot, as more fully appears by the deed, executed before Secretary Joannes Nevius and witnesses this day. Friday, January 30, 1660, at the City Hall present Orphanmasters Allard Anthony, Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Joannes de Peister. The Board decided, that if Herry Bresar will not accept the payment in wampum for what claim he has against the estate oi Jan Hutsitson dec'd., the wampum shall remain at his charge in deposit at the Secretary's office. As the wife of Herry Bresar is dissatisfied with the offer of the Orphanmasters, concerning the pay- ment of goods, received from Reintje Pieters van Bolsaart, saying, she loses thereby one third, the Orphanmasters decide to pay her the balance in wampum. Herry Bresar entering, he is offered the wampum in payment of his claim against the estate of Jan Hutsitson, and answers, he will not take wampum. Again asked whether he will accept the wampum, he repeats he will not have it, but considering he says, he will take it, provided his wife may count it. This was granted, but it shall be done at a conveni- ent time in presence of Secretary Nevius at the City Hall. 128 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Jacobus Backer and Hans Stein, as creditors of the estate of Cornelis Herpersen Jager authorized to make an inventory of said estate in presence of Schepen Hendrick Jansen van der Vin, appear be- fore the Board and produce the inventory : as therein is mentioned a barrel of brandy in the Ware- house of the Company, belonging to said Cornelis Herpersen Jager, and as Nicolaas Verlett claims it as preferred creditor, they contend, that it belongs to the general mass for the benefit of all creditors and therefore will go to law with him, for he is not a preferred creditor, but must come in concurrence with the others according to an extract from Jager s account books, showing his debts. Hans Stein excusing himself by his vocation and saying, he has not the time to assist in bringing into order the estate, the Orphanmasters appoint in his place as administrator with Jacobus Backer Timo- theus Gabry by the following document : Whereas Cornelis Herpersen Jager died at the house of Hans Stein December i8, 1659, leaving some property, of which an inventory has been made hy Jacobus Backer and Hans Stein in presence of Sche- pen Hendrick Jansen van der Vin according to order, which was shown by them to this Board, and whereas the Orphanmasters consider it necessary, that ad- ministrators of said estate should be appointed, to pay the funeral expenses and other creditors and enable the heirs to receive, what belongs to them. There- fore their Worships appoint as such administrators of New Amsterdam. 129 Messrs. Timotheus Gabry and Jacobus Backer, who are to clear said estate and give the proof thereof to this Board. Done at Amsterdam in N. N. in meeting of the Orphanmasters, January 30, 1660. Below stood: By order of the Orphanmasters and it was signed : Joannes Nevius, Secretary. Lauwerens Andriesen appearing declares, not to have received more from the estate, left by Cristiaen Bar ens dec'd, his wife's former husband, than 574 fl. from Salomon Hansen. He also says, that there are still outstanding at the South about 13 or 14 hun- dred florins, heavy money at the rate of 10 beads of wampum for one stuyver", and shows an account of the estate with what it owes and what is due to it. The Orphanmasters reply, that a copy of the ac- count shall be made by Secretary Nevius and the original shall be returned to him : they further order him, to bring to the next session the statement and inventory, shown to the Director General and Council, with their marginal order thereon. The Orphanmasters have resolved, to order Ger- rit Hendricksen and Jan de Pre to execute mort- gages on their houses to secure the settlement upon their children of their resp. maternal estates. On the 6"' of February, 1660, Secretary Nevius paid to the wife of Herry Bresar the following sums in wampum, in deduction of their claim against the " The usual rate was 6 white beads or 4 black ones for a stuy ver equal to 2 cents. 130 Minutes of the Orphan Masters estate ol Jan Hutsitson dec'd. and she acknowledged the receipts thereof by her signature : One box with fl. 49.04 One box with fl. 49.16 One do (< ti 65- 10 a ti a t( 54.18 One do a a 50. 03 a (< it it 27.05 One do II a 44. 16 loose wampum it 9-05 fl. 209. 13 fl. 141.4 fl. 350-17 Tuesday, February 28, 1660, at the City Hall present Orphanmasters Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift dind Joannes de Peister. The Board has received the following order : Whereas Nicolaas Langevelthuysen has removed and fled from here and whereas the Officer and the Orphanmasters of the City have seized some of his goods, and brought them to this City Hall, where they were attached by them and the creditors, while the goods at his house are guarded by order of the Court at great expense to the detriment of the creditors, Therefore Burgomasters and Schepens, to prevent further loss, direct and authorize herewith Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Joan- nes de Peister, Orphanmasters of this City, to sell said attached goods as soon as possible for the bene- fit of the creditors and the payment of the mises of justice, giving the proceeds of the sale in consign- ment of the Secretary and the Court disposing of New A msterdam. 1 3 1 thereof hereafter. Done at Amsterdam in N. N. February 24, 1660. By order of Burgomasters and Schepens Joannes Nevius, Secretary. The Orphanmasters disposed of the matter as may be seen by the following remonstrance : To the Honourable, Worshipful Burgomasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N. Worshipful Sirs We, the Orphanmasters of this City, most respect- fully show, that they received by the Court Mes- senger an order, dated February 24, 1660, concerning the property, left by the absconder Nicolaas Lange- velthuysen, whereby they are directed, to bring the proceeds of a sale of the property in consignment to the Secretary of this City, so that your Honours may dispose of them. Whereas we as Orphan- masters think, that this is a case, pertaining only to the Orphans Court, and that we cannot be appointed administrators, the more so as we have already acted in this case concerning the guardianship over the minor children, therefore we request, that your Honours will please, to leave the matter absolutely in our hands, as it concerns us as Orphanmasters, or if not, to take charge of it yourselves and care for the children. Whereupon relying we remain Your Honours subjects The Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam By their order Joannes Nevius Secr^ Done at Amsterdam in N. N. February 28, 1660. 132 Minutes of the Orphan Masters The following order was written on the margin of the foregoing : Burgomasters and Schepens authorize the Orphan- masters, to sell the property of Nicolaas Langevel- thuysen as soon as possible and to keep the proceeds at the Orphans Court until further order from this Board. Done etc. March 2, 1660. By order etc. Thursday, March 4, 1660, at the City Hall pres- ent Orphanmasters Olof Stevenzen Cortlant and Joannes de Peister. "Having received authority from Burgomasters and Schepens, dated March 2^ last, to sell as soon as possible the property of the absconder Nicolaas Langevelthuysen, the Orphanmasters herewith au- thorize and direct Sieurs Pieter Rudolphus and Tielman van Vleeck, as administrators, to sell said property, regulate the estate of said Langevelthuysen and bring the proceeds of the sale to this Board. Secretary Nevius is ordered to give them the proper commission. On the 15"* of April, 1660, appeared before me, Joannes Nevius, Secretary of the Orphans Chamber of the City of Amsterdam in New Netherland, Pieter Jansen Witt, who in the presence of Hen- drick Willemsen, baker, and Jan Jansen van Breeste produced a petition, presented to the Director General and Council of N. N. August 25, 1658, of New Amsterdam. 133 wherein he reports the death of his wife, who left him four children, and his intention to marry again, as well, following the customs and manners of the country, the property, found after his wife's death, amounting to 3200 fl., the florin at 20 stuyvers, of which said childrens share or half is 1600 fl. He declares on his conscience, that there is no more and that no more would be found by impartial men, and takes as guardians and administrators to take care of the property, so that the said children may not be harmed in their interests, Hendrick Willem- sen, the baker, and Jan Jansen van Breeste, binding for the aforesaid children's share of 1600 fl. his per- son and property to secure this sum for the benefit of the children here at the Manhattans with the knowledge of said guardians as soon as possible, to be ratified by the Director General and Council, if they approve it. The following marginal order was written on said petition : Director General and Council consider this request just and hereby author- ize and direct the Orphanmasters of this City, to give such orders in this matter, as they shall think proper. Done at Fort Amsterdam in N. N., April 12, 1660. Below stood : By Order etc C. van Ruyven, Secretary. Before me, Joannes Nevius, Secretary of the Orphans Court of Amsterdam in N. N. and before the underscribed witnesses appeared Pieter Jansen Witt, who declared that, as he intends to marry 1 34 Minutes of the Orphan Masters again, he deposits as the share of the maternal in- heritance of his four children by his deceased wife Dorethe Volckers the sum of 1600 fl., at 20 st. the florin, in wampum, which he states is the just half of the goods and property left by his wife at her death. He also promises to secure this money here at the Manhattans for the children's benefit as soon as possible with the knowledge of Hendrick Willem- sen, baker, and Jan Jansen van Brestee, elected by him as guardians and approved by the Orphan- masters, further to bring up said children, until they are of age or marry, to board and clothe them and do all for them, that an honest father is bound to do, for which he places his person and property, movable and immovable, present and future, noth- ing excepted, at the disposal of all courts and laws. In witness whereof he has signed these presents before Rut Jacobsen and Claas van Elslant senior, as credible witnesses called in, at Amsterdam in N. N,, April 15, 1660. PiETER Jansen Wit. RuTGER Jacobsen. Claes van Elslant the elder. Thursday, April 29, 1660, at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Olof Stevenzen Cortlant. Before the Board appeared Cornelis Aarzen, who requested that the settlement of the estate ol Jacob Coppe dec'd. may go on, whereupon Jacobus Vis and of New A msterdam. 1 3 5 Isaack Kip were called in, who upon the question, how it stands with said estate, answered, they had given papers to Jan Gillissen Koeck, to collect money, but had so far received no returns : they produce some writings concerning the estate and Jacobus Vis requests to be discharged from acting as administrator. The Orphanmasters direct, that an order be sent to Jan van der Bill to appear before the Board next Thursday, that is in eight days ; the order reads as follows : Jan van der Bill is hereby ordered by the Orphanmasters, to appear before them a week from to-day, Thursday, and bring with him the inventory of the estate oi Jacob Coppe dec'd., stating what cattle, lands and other goods he has left. Done etc. April 29, 1660. By order etc. Commission ior Jacobus Vis and Isaack Kip. The Orphanmasters of this City herewith authorize Jacobus Vis and Isaack Kip to take a copy of the inven- tory of the estate, left by Andreas Hoppe at his death, to settle upon the children their paternal inheritance. Mattheus de Vos comes in bringing the books of Nicolaas Velthuysen, which had been given him by Secretary Nevius. They were turned over to Notary Tielman van Vleeck, with Pieter Rudolf us administrator of Velthuysen s property and the case was recommanded to them. Friday, May 7, 1660, at the City Hall present Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Oloj Stevenzen Cortlant. 136 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Before the Board appeared yia;;? van der Bilt axiA Cornelis Aarzen, parents of the children, named as his heirs by Jacob Coppe deed, in the testament, executed before Notary Dirck van Schelluyne and witnesses. Said Jan van der Bilt declares, that he undertakes to pay for his child, Merritje Jans, and for the child of Cornelis Aarsen, called Lysbet Cornelis, the sum of 700 fl. in wampum, or for each 350 fl., out of the property, left by Jacob Coppe in goods, lands and otherwise, including the charges on his farm, to-wit 30 fl., still due to Tousein Bryeel for the land ; he binds as security for the payment of said 700 fi. to the Orphans Court here said farm and cattle and generally his person and property, real and personal, present and future, nothing excepted, subject to all courts and laws. Hans Carelsen states to the Board, that he has bought of Jacob Coppe dec'd. a yacht for 750 fl. half in beavers and half in wampum, which he has paid to Geertje Hoppe, from whom he has an acquittance, showing he has given her 50 beavers and 400 fl. in wampum. He says, the remainder of the half in beavers is figured at 10 fl."" the beaver. Isaack Kip appearing is informed of the agreement and offer, made hy Jan van der Bilt to the Orphan- masters. Jan Rutgersen is spoken to about his bill and told, what items might be considered funeral ex- penses. '" The oflScial rate for a beaver was 8 fl. or $3.20. of New Amsterdam. 137 Friday, May 23, 1660, at the City Hall present Messrs. Paulus Leendezen van der Grift and Olof Stevenzen Cortlant. Isaack Kip produces before the Board the inven- tory of the estate left by Andrees Hoppe dec'd. and after examining it the Orphanmasters order him, to extract from it a list of items concerning the estate oi Jacob Coppe dec'd. Before the Board appeared Willem Cornelissen, called the Rich Bachelor" who produced a power of attorney from the widow of Bartelt Barteltsen dec'd., called Styntje Pieters de Meestres (the mistress), executed before Notary Hendrick Schaaf and witnesses December 17, 1659, authorizing him to collect for her behoof all such property, as her husband has left here at his death. Abraham de la Noy and Anthony de Milt appearing are informed, that somebody has come from the Fatherland, who has power of attorney from the widow of Bartelt Barteltsen, to collect his property here. Said de la Noy and de Milt reply, that they have also received a letter from the widow and that they will turn over to the Orphans Chamber at the next meeting their accounts and reliqua : they re- quest to be discharged from their administration and on leaving they are told, to have their accounts ready by next Friday. Willem Cornelissen re-enter- ing is told, that the accounts will be ready in a week and that he will have to come again then. He re- '' Vrver, wooer, suitor. 138 Minutes of the Orphan Masters quests quicker expedition, as he is going South by the first chance and his goods are shipped already. Before us, the underwritten Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N., appeared Geertje Hendricks, widow of Andrees Hoppe dec'd., who stated, that she would give to her children, Catrina, Wilhelmus, Hendrick, Matthys and Adolf Hoppe, as their share of their father's estate the sum of 1000 fl. or 200 fl. to each child at once and not more, when they came of age or married, according to the agree- ment, made with the chosen guardians Cornells Aarssen and Lambert Huybersen Mol and executed before Notary Mattheus de Vos and witnesses March 6, 1659. As security for the payment of this sum she gives a special mortgage on her house and lot on the Eastside of the Heeren Straat (Broadway), bounded . . . (not finished in the original). Wednesday, June 2, 1660, at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs, Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Olof Stevenzen Cortlant. Before the Board appeared Sieur Abraham de la Noy and Anthony de Milt, who hand to the Orphan- masters the accounts and money from their adminis- tration of the estate, left by Bartelt Barteltsen dec'd. After examination thereof the Board finds the accounts correct and well made and thanking them for their labours they give a receipt for the proceeds of the goods sold and papers relating to of New Amsterdam. 139 the estate. Willem Cornelissen, called the Rich Bachelor, also appearing, hands in the papers con- cerning his power of attorney from the widow of said Bartelt Barteltsen, after examining which the Orphanmasters find, that it gives no power, to de- mand and receive from the before named adminis- trators the proceeds of the goods sold, as a letter, written by said widow to the administrators, proves that power has also been given to the W-OV^"^" Joannes de Decker for the same goods and it is ordered, to put the money into the Orphans Court until his arrival. Isaack Kip shows to the Board a list of items, extracted from the inventory, made by the widow and guardians of the children of Jacob Coppe dec'd., of his estate. Reinout Rei'mutsen and G err it Fullewever, guard- ians of the Ciiild of Cornelis Jansen Clopper, re- quest, that the settlement of the estate might be closed, as the money for the goods has not yet all come in : whereupon it was promised to them, that care should be taken and the Secretary as Vendu- master was directed to draw up a list of the debtors for goods purchased and to give the same to Claas van Elslant for collection knd to report to the Orphanmasters the names of those, who do not pay. Friday, June 18, 1660, at the City Hall present Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Olof Stevensen Cortlant. Before the Board appeared Geertje Hendricks, 140 Minutes of the Orphan Masters widow of Andrees Hoppe dec'd., who on being asked, how matters stood between her and Jacob Coppe dec'd., answers confusedly, saying that she has been above " and has spoken to some of the debtors for payment : some of them said, they had paid. Asked about the grindstones, she says, they are almost all sold. As to the bearskins she says, she has divided them with Beletje. Then asked, how it is about the yacht, she answers, she has received up to 500 fl. and concerning the horse she says, it does not con- cern yat^^J Coppe dec'd. She further states, that at the settling of accounts with Coppe, she remained in his debts for 14 beavers, and that 250 fl. in wampum and 6 beavers are secured on the estate of said Coppe. She promises to deliver next week a written statement of what she owes the estate and of what she has to claim from it. I, the undersigned Willem Cornelissen, attorney for Styntje Pieters Meestres, the widow of Bartelt Barteltsen, who died here, [have received out of the hands"] of the administrators of the estate of said Barteltsen, appointed by the Orphanmasters of this City, all they have done and accomplished, which they have turned over to me at the Orphans Cham- ber of the City of Amsterdam in N. N. in wampum and beavers with all the papers, concerning said estate, thanking their Honours, the Orphanmasters, ''^ Fort Orange, etc. "^^ Marginal note in pencil, apparently written at a later date. of New Amsterdam. 141 and said administrators for all they have done to- wards settling the estate and herewith promising to guard them against all future claims, which might be made, for that purpose binding myself and property, real and personal, present and future, nothing ex- cepted, and placing all at the disposition of all courts and laws. In witness whereof I have signed this at Amsterdam in N. N. in the presence of the Orphanmasters June 2, i65o. (No signature,) Friday, August 6, 1660, present at the City Hall Messrs. Paulus Lender zen van der Grift, Olof Stevenzen Cortlant and foannes de Peister. Before the Board appeared yix^^^J Vis and Isaack Kip, who were told, that Geertje Hoppe had delivered a statement concerning the goods, which she had in partnership with facob Coppe dec'd. and otherwise, but it was not intelligible. Geertje Hoppe coming in was spoken to about items in her statement and being examined she declares as follows : She has received from Hans Carelsen for the yacht, sold to him by facob Coppe, the sum of 300 fl. and 24 beavers, of which one-half belonged to her ; she had given to facob Coppe, when he went to Fort Orange, for her own private account 100 fl., to buy beavers with it for her : facob Coppe had also taken along four ankers of brandy, at four beavers the anker, for their joint account, but she did not know, what had become of the brandy. Then she says, Meindert the smith at Fort Orange has it, who also must have a 142 Minutes of the Orphan Masters parcel of stockings and shoes and six grindstones, costing nine beavers, although in the inventory they are put down at six beavers : further there is due at Fort Orange from one and the other for their joint account, one-half belonging to Coppe, the other to her, to wit from Arent van Curlaar 3| beavers, from the brickmaker 36 fl. in wampum and a beaver, from Vos 3^ beavers, from the wives of two men 3 beavers ; she says, Jacob Coppe was to receive from her 14 beavers, of which he has had eight, six from her and two for her from Symon Jansen Romeyn and Symon Jansen has paid for her to Jacob Coppe 50 fl., which was received by Jan van der Bilt and were for joint account : Willem Pietersen de Groot has in his keeping an elkhide, belonging to both of them, and Jacob Coppe claims 60 fl. surgeon's fees for his finger, including expenses and trouble. She was asked, what had become of the 13 bearskins, 6 elk- hides and 170 deerskins, sent to Holland : she an- swers, she had not sent any deerskins to Holland, only the bearskins and elkhides, but in partnership with Cornells Aarsen. Asked, how much she had received for them, she says, she does not know, but later admits four beavers. About the horse she says, that her husband had bought it for her with linnen and that it does not concern Jacob Coppe. The Orphanmasters direct, that Cornells Aarzen and wife, Geertje Hendricks, Jacobus Vis and Isaack Kip shall be summoned for next Monday. Before the Board came Pieter Rudolfus and of New Amsterdam. 143 Tielman van Vleck, administrators of the insolvent estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, and produced the account books and the balance sheet, drawn up from them. The Orphanmasters decide, to select some of the principal creditors, summon them and then discuss with them their accounts and claims. Monday, August 9, 1660, at the City Hall present (as above, except de Peyster). The Wo'o!''"' Joannes de Decker, Councillor of N. N., comes before the Board and produces a power of attorney from Styntje Pieters, widow of Bartelt Barteltsen, master mason, dec'd., executed before Notary Hendrick Schaafdind witnesses, December 19, 1659, which having been read by the Secretary, the Orphanmasters request copy thereof and said de Decker granted it, leaving the document for that purpose with the Board, who promised, to turn over to him everything pertaining to the estate next Friday. Jacobus Vis and Isaack Kip, administrators of the estate of Jacob Coppe dec'd., came with Cornelis Aarsen and wife, Jan van der Bilt and Geertje Hendricks. Some items in the inventory of the goods, left by her late husband and Jacob Coppe dec'd., were read to her, to state, what had become of them, in the first place, what had been done with the box with 77 fl. 7. in wampum. She says, it was only the box, come for the deerskins, which she had divided with Jacob Coppe dec'd. Cornelis Aarsen and Jan van der 144 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Bill were asked, whether they knew anything about it and said No. Geertje Hendricks admits having received for the yacht, sold by Jacob Coppe to Hans Carelsen, 300 fl. and 24 beavers, among them some rags and trifles, belonging to her, of which one half belonged to Jacob Coppe. Cornelis Aarsen and Jan van der Bilt state, they know nothing of the 100 fl., which Geertje Hendricks says, Jacob Coppe had taken for her own account to Fort Orange for the purchase of beavers : as to the 50 fl., received hy Jan van der Bilt, he says, he knows nothing of them. The horse, Geertje says, concerns her alone, which . Cornetis Aarsen and Jan van der Bilt deny, saying one half of it belongs to Coppe, as Thomas Hal and Lambert Huybertsen {Mot) know : they are ordered, to call them. The administrators of the estate of Andrees Hoppe dec'd. appearing say, they have learned, that Jacob Coppe has to receive from Tomas Swartwout 99 planks and that Master Paulus van der Beeck had gone to Swartwoufs, to ask for the delivery of the planks ; thereupon Swartwout answered : " That is none of your business, that concerns only Jacob Coppe." Thomas Hall and Lambert Huybersen Moll coming are asked, what they know about the horse and by whom it was bought. They say : by Andrees Hoppe and Lambert, on being asked for his knowl- edge, whether the horse concerns yij!^^*^ Coppe, says, he had heard, Jacob was part-owner. Skipper Jacob Jansen Staats appearing is asked about the bearskins of New Amsterdam. 145 and elkhides, shipped with him hy Jacob Coppe. He says, he has made his accounting for them to Cornelis Aarsen and Geertje Hendricks and has given each 18 fl., as the proceeds therefrom. Jacob Vis, Isaac k Kip, Cornelis Aarsen and Jan van der Bilt are informed of the statement, made to the Orphanmasters by Geertje Hendricks and are asked, whether they will believe her on her word or whether she shall confirm her declaration under oath. They say, they leave that to the Orphan- masters and it was resolved, to give Geertje time for consideration and to make her swear to her state- ment. Geertje Hendricks says, she has settled on her children 1000 fl. and promising to pay them in beavers, she requests, that it shall be recorded. Claas Bordingh and Pieter Jacobsen Mariuswe.re asked by the Board, how it stood with the estate of Lauwerens Jansen. They said, badly, and were directed, to furnish a list of the debtors, so that they might be summoned. Geertje Hendricks, widow of Andrees Hoppe dec'd., coming before the Board again, declared, that she had given Jacob Coppe, 100 fl. in wampum, to be exchanged for beavers at Fort Orange and that on the 14 beavers, which she ov^ed Jacob Coppe, she had paid herself six beavers, and through Symon Jansen two ; also that the horse, sold to Thomas Hall for 300 lbs. of tobacco, concerned her alone : that the box with ']'] fl. in wampum was divided by her with Jacob Coppe in the presence of Symon Jansen, as well as the money for the 1 70 deerskins : as to the 50 fll., 146 Minutes of the Orphan Masters mentioned in the inventory, she has paid them to Jacob Coppe by Symon Jansen and she has divided the money for the 13 bearskins and 6 elkhides, shipped hy Jacob Coppe to Holland with. Jacob Jansen Staats with Cornelis Aarsen : she received from Hans Carel- sen, for the yacht sold to him hy Jacob Coppe, 300 fi. and 24 beavers. She is asked, whether she will con- firm the foregoing statement by an oath and answers No, whereupon she is ordered by the Orphan- masters, to prove her declarations by next Monday, the 16* of August, or by default swear to them. To the Honourable, Worshipful Burgomasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N. Respectfully show the Orphanmasters of the City, that frequently there are brought before them the estates of deceased persons and others, for the settle- ment of which we have to appoint administrators and whereas these often have their own business, but nevertheless do their best to settle the estates, while they receive nothing for their work and such men are paid in the Fatherland the fortieth penny, therefore some reward ought to be given them for their labours and we request, your Honours will please to authorize us, to make them the same allowance or as much, as you may consider fair. Awaiting hereupon your favorable answer we remain Your Honours' affectionate friends The Orphanmasters of this City Amsterdam in N. N. August 10, 1660. By their Order : Joannes Nevius, Secretary. of New Amsterdam. 147 Marginal reply: The Orphanmasters are hereby authorized, to allow administrators one stiver of each florin or as much, as fairness admits. Amster- dam in N. N. Aug. 11, 1660. By Order of the Burgomasters y(7««;«^j- Nevius, Secretary. Friday, August 13, 1660, at the City Hall present as before. Reintje Pieters van Bolsart appearing before the Board is asked, whether he has the means to pay, and says No, offering to pay the beavers in wampum at beaver price. Asked, how many beavers he can pay, he says, Pieter Bronck has promised to give him 20 beavers and he intends to go up the river, which the Orphanmasters allowed him to do, recommending him to bring as many beavers, as he can and to pay the balance in wampum at beaver price, as now going. Abraham de la Noy comes before the Board and is told, to close the account of Bartelt Barteltsen, as a power of attorney has come with Joannes de Decker. Tuesday, August 17, 1660, at the City Hall pres- ent as before. The Hon^'° Joannes de Decker, Councillor of N. N., coming in, all the documents, and papers with the wampum and beavers, belonging to the estate of Bartelt Barteltsen, are handed to him : To-day, the 19* of December, 1659, appeared before me, Hendrick Schaaf, Notary Public, admitted by the Court of Holland and residing at Amsterdam, 148 Minutes of the Orphan Masters and before the below named witnesses, the worthy Styntje Pieters, widow of Bartelt Barteltsen, late mason at Amsterdam in N. N., to me well known, who in optima forma constitutes and empowers, as she hereby does, Mr. Joannes de Decker, on behalf of the W. I. Company, Member of the Council of New Netherland, to promote in her name and behalf her business, concerning the estate and goods, left by her deceased husband there, to assist the adminis- trators of said estate, appointed by the Orphan- masters of said City, and to do all, he may consider advisable for her benefit, with or without said administrators, to examine their accounts, and see to the proper sending over of the values, to demand from Hermen Reidersen of New Amstel, mason, accounts, proof and reliqua with payment of what he owes, to compel him and other debtors of her late husband, employing if necessary legal means and legally do everything required, as if she, the con- stituent, being herself present, might or should do, even if an ampler authority were necessary, than herein contained and further hi omnibus et contra omnes ad lites, cum potestate substituendi (in every- thing and against all in lawsuits with power of substitution), promising to ratify whatever her attorney or his substitute may do according to law. Done at Amsterdam in the presence oi Jan Teunis- sen, shoemaker, and Marten Harbertsen, basket maker, both called in as witnesses. Beneath stood : Which I attest, signed H. Schaaf Notary Public. of New Amsterdam. 149 I, the undersigned Joannes de Decker, attorney for Styntje Pieters, widow of Bartelt Barteltsen, late mason in New Netherland, herewith declare and acknowledge, that by virtue of my power, exe- cuted before 'Hota.ry Hendruk Schaaf and witnesses, December 19, 1659, I have received from the Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N. the sum of fl. 155. 9 s. in wampum, the proceeds of divers goods, sold by Vendu rc\2iSt&v Joannes Nevius, as proved by the account thereof, given to me, further 7 beavers and fl. 29.4 in light money, also proceeds of some goods, sold by said Nevius, accord- ing to account, and finally all papers, including the inventory of said goods, and others. By virtue of abovesaid power of attorney I discharge them from all claims, which might be made against said estate and subscribe this in witness thereof at Amsterdam in N. N., August 17, 1660. J. de Decker. Friday, August 20, 1660, at the City Hall present Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift, Olof Stevenzen Cortlant and Joannes de Peister. Before the Board appeared Raghel van Tienhoven asking for the appointment of two administrators, to settle her estate," and proposing Sieur Daniel van Donck, Sieur Joannes van Brugh, Master Jacob Hendricksen Varrevangen and Joannes van der Meulen, whereupon the messenger was ordered to call Joannes van Brugh and Daniel van Donck. '* Her husband, Cornelis van Tienhoven, had absconded. 150 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Geertje Hendricks and Lambert Huyberzen Mol coming in, Geertje is asked, pursuant to order of August (f" last, whether she has the proofs ; she requests time, until Symon Jansen shall have re- turned, which was granted. Daniel van Donck appearing, the request of Raghel van Tienhoven is communicated to him. He excuses himself saying, he had no time before the sailing of the ships and could not take care of it before winter, as after the ships had sailed he in- tends to go to Fort Orange, but after having been urged he finally accepts the charge and Joannes van Brugh was joined to him ; the Secretary was then ordered to write the order, with which, when read to her, Raghel van Tienhoven said, she was satisfied. Order. Whereas Raghel van Tienhoven has appeared at the session of the Orphanmasters of this City, re- questing that two administrators be appointed for the settlement of her estate, and choosing as such 'Ssi&wx Joannes van Brugh, Old Schepen of this City, and Sieur Daniel van Donck, Burgher here, there- fore the Orphanmasters, having considered this request, herewith appoint and authorize S2\6. Joannes van Brugh and Daniel van Donck as administrators of the estate of said Raghel van Tienhoven, to settle it as quickly as possible and report the condi- tion of it to this Board. Done etc. etc. Jan de Pre comes in with Adriaen Vincent and of New A msterdam. 1 5 1 Adriaen is informed of the settlement upon Jan de Pre's child; he is also asked, whether cattle has been sold for that settlement, to which he answers Yes and is then told, it had been done without the order of this Board. Jan de Pre is told, the Orphan- masters had decided, that the money for the settle- ment upon his child of the maternal inheritance, secured by mortgage on the house, should remain so, but he shall be allowed to draw the interest for the bringing up of said child, agreeably to the con- tract made before Secretary Nevius December 31, 1659 with Pieter van Couwenhoven, late Schepen, and Adriaen Vincent, as guardians appointed by the Orphanmasters ; and if he requires the capital, he is allowed to take it on giving sufficient security. Monday, September 6, 1660, at the City Hall present Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Joannes de Peister. Geertje Hendricks appearing produces a written statement by Symon Jansen Romeyn, according to which he has helped to settle the account between Geertje Hendricks and Jacob Coppe dec'd., to divide the goods, to count the wampum, of which he gave each his share, which they took ; he has counted out to Jacob Coppe 50 fl., mentioned in the account as due to him, as well as 14 beavers, of which he gave Coppe two. Geertje Hendricks is informed, that she must swear, first, that the horse, sold to Thomas Hall, belonged to her alone, that she had 152 Minutes of the Orphan Masters given 100 fl. to Jacob Coppe for her private account, that she has paid Jacob Coppe six beavers on the fourteen, which she owed. She says : " I do not intend to do it and shall not do it, now nor never." As Geertje refuses to confirm under oath, that she had given for her own account 100 fll. to Jacob Coppe, going to Fort Orange, she is forbidden by the Orphanmasters to draw them from Jacob Coppe's estate and ordered, on pain of execution, to pay over within six weeks 150 fl. for the horse, 150 fl. for the yacht, 1 2 beavers to close the account with Jacob Coppe and 1 2 beavers more for the yacht, alto- gether 300 fl. and 24 beavers. The Orphanmasters resolved to give a power of attorney to Dirck van Schelluyne for collecting at Fort Orange the debts due and the goods belonging to the estate of Jacob Coppe dec'd. according to a list, which shall be given to him and for constrain- ing those, who are not willing, to pay, but he is not to make any agreement with them. People, who say, they have paid, what they owe, shall swear to it. Power of Attorney. We, the Orphanmasters of the City of Amster- dam in N. N., herewith constitute and empower Sieur Dirck van Schelluyne, Secretary of the Colony of Rensselaerswyck near Fort Orange in N. N., to demand and receive in the name and on behalf of the Orphans Court of this City all such outstanding debts, as Jacob Coppe dec'd. has left uncollected at of New Amsterdam. 153 his death at Fort Orange according to the list, shown to us and now handed over to our said attorney, to call for payment, to attend all sessions of Court for this purpose, until judgment is given and execution ordered, to compel the debtors to pay and if necessary to seize persons and goods, to have debtors confirm under oath, what they have to say about the debt or a payment thereof, to give acquittance for payments, but not to make agree- ments with anybody, and to do all, what his good judgment shall advise for the benefit of the estate of said Jacob Coppe dec'd., even though herein it may not be expressly stated ; — we promising to ratify, what this our attorney shall have done, provided that when called upon, he will give an account of his actions. Done etc September 6, 1660. Tuesday, September 17, 1660, at the City Hall present Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift, Olof Stevenzen Cortlant and foannes de Peister. Before the Board appeared Reintje Pieters, who on being asked, whether he could pay, answered with the promise to bring his arrears in wampum in two or four days and said, that Arien Symoitsen must pay 20 beavers. The Orphanmasters order Reintje Pieters to satisfy them in four days and not to leave before. The Board further resolve, that he must pay for each beaver, which he owes, 14 fl. in wampum, excepting the 20 beavers, promised by him. This resolution having been communicated to Reintje, he 1 54 Minutes of the Orphan Masters says, it is too much and offers 12 fl, hoping to pay in four days 400 fl. and complaining, that it is hard to get money from people. But as it has been resolved, that he is to pay 14 fl. for the beaver, he is told, it must remain so; the interest shall however be taken into con- sideration and instead of 10 he may pay only 7 p. c. Pieter Jacobzen Marius hands in the account of the estate of Anna Cornel-is dec'd., which, it was resolved, should be recorded. Claas van Elslant, the younger, is ordered, to bring a list of the estates. Nicolaas Boot is asked by the Board, whether he will keep the boy of Nicolaas Velthuysen in his ser- vice. He says Yes and asked, how much he is to earn, he answers, the boy should live with him for three years and serve him for board and clothing ; he also promises, to give him at the expiration of three years, if he goes to Holland, 150 fl. Holland currency, if he does not go, two ordinary hogsheads of tobacco, weighing net at least 600 lbs., on condi- tion, that the boy serve out his time. The boy of Nicolaas Velthuysen was called in and asked, whether he will serve N. Boot. He answers Yes and is told, that he must behave well and take care, that no complaints are made. Copy of the Contract between Nicolaas Boot and the Orphanmasters. To-day, the 17* of September, 1660, appeared at the session of the Orphanmasters Sieur Nicolaas Boot, Burgher and inhabitant here, who made with of New A msterdam. 1 5 5 the Orphanmasters an agreement about the hiring of one Hendrick de Graaff, son oi Jannetie Willems, wife of Nicolaas Velthuysen, by her first husband, for three consecutive years from the date hereof, during which time and for which services Nicolaas Boot promises to give the boy board and clothing and at the end of his term 150 fl. Holland currency, if said Nicolaas Boot should, within this time, go to Hol- land, if not, he promises to give him here two hhds. of good, choice Virginia leaf tobacco, each hogshead weighing at least 300 lbs. net. It is further specially agreed, that, if Boot lets said Hendrick de Graaff ^o during said term of three years, if he should die or leave for other reasons, he, said Boot shall neverthe- less be bound to pay said 150 fl. Holland currency or two hhds. of tobacco to said Hendrick de Graaff and he is hereby requested, to take good care of Hendrick, so that he may not run away or behave badly and for this purpose full power and authority is given to Nicolaas Boot, as guardian and master, to insist upon obedience to his orders and to instruct and direct the boy, as a faithful guardian and master is in duty bound to do. For the carrying out of this agreement Nicolaas Boot binds his person and prop- erty, real and personal, present and future, nothing excepted, placing the same at the disposal of all laws and courts, especially the Orphans Court of this City. In witness whereof he has signed the original of this copy, on file in this Court, at Amsterdam in N. N. the 4* of October, 1660. 156 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Friday, October 8, 1660, at the City Hall present Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Olof Stevenzen Cortlant. Commission. fan Gillisen Koeck is hereby authorized by the Orphanmasters of this City, to speak to the below- named persons for payment of their debts according to annexed accounts within three times 24 hours, under pain of execution. He is also to make note of their default. Arent Lauwerenzen . . . H. Tielman van Vleeck . . . fl. Gerrit Pietersen . . . fl. fan Gillis de fongh requests payment of 200 fl. from the estate of N. Velthuysen and is informed, that he must wait, until the estate is settled, when he will come in concurrence with other creditors. Simon fanzen Romein and Gerrit van Tright are, by the following commission, appointed administra- tors of the estate oi fan Barensen dec'd. Commission. As fan Barensen has died at the house of Aart Willemsen's widow on the 5"* of October a. c, leav- ing there some property, it is necessary, that admin- istrators of this property should be appointed and therefore the Orphanmasters authorize and qualify as such Master Gerrit van Tright and Symon fansen of New Amsterdam. 157 Romeyn, to make as soon as possible a-n inventory of the goods and report it to this Board for further dis- posal. Done etc. October 8, 1660. Wednesday, November 17, 1660, at the City Hall present Messrs. Paulus Leendersen van der Grift, Olof Steven Cortlant and foannes de Peister. The Orphanmasters received the papers, that is the inventory of and other documents relating to the estate of Joannes de Hulter dec'd. and Mrs, Joanna de Laat,''^ appearing before the Board, is asked, as she has been in Holland, how it is with the estate. She answers, that pursuant to the testa- ment she has given security in Holland and offers, to give proof thereof at the next meeting, which she is ordered to do. Franpois de Bruyn informs the Board, that he has sold half an aam''* of French wine for the funeral of Jacob Coppe for 5 beavers and requests payment. The bill of Pieter Lauwerensen amounting to no fl., which he is to have out of the estate of Jacob Coppe dec'd., he is ordered to inform thereof the administrators. Cornells Aarzen is asked, what shall be done to collect from his wife's sister the money, due to the estate of Jacob Coppe and whether execution shall ''■^ Widow of the historian, who owned part of Rensselaerwyck. After the death of her second husband, Joannes de Hulter, she married Jeronimus Ebbinck. '' A cask holding 40 gallons. 158 Minutes of the Orphan Masters be ordered. He asks for delay until the next session, so that he may speak with Jan van der Bilt. The Board resolved to order, that Gerrit Pieter- sen shall pay the 27 fl. 10 st. promptly and not leave the Manhatans, before he has paid. This order having been written, it is given to Reynout Reynoutsen and Gerrit Fullewever, administrators of the estate of Cornelis Jansen Cloppenburgh dec'd., for information and they are reimbursed by ac- counts and otherwise for the proceeds from the sale of said CoppenburgK s property. Nicolaas Backer is asked, what means he has to pay his debt to the estate of Anna Cornelis dec'd. He answers, he does not know, he owes 38 beavers and has given a note for it, now in the hands of Claas Bordingh and Pieter Jacobsen Marius. He is told, to come again to the next session, to see, how it is with the note or whether Joannes van Brugh, who has power of attorney from Lauwerens Jansen, will accept it. Master Gerrit van Tright and Simon Jansen Romein state to Board, that a black cloak, belong- ing to Jan Barensen dec'd., has been found, which must be added to the inventory, and that the boy, whom Jan Barensen brought into the country and who is related to him, ought to have some of the tools and should be clothed out of the estate. This is conceded by the Orphanmasters on condition, that what is done for the boy be noted. It is further ordered to give power of attorney to Master of New A msterdam. 159 Abraham"'' for collection of what is due to the estate up the river and the administrators are directed first to clothe the boy, then to sell the property, taking note of how much it brings and how far it will go and to report. Jan Ariaanzen informs the Board, that he has bought a house from Jan de Pre, who cannot give conveyance of it, as it is mortgaged to the Orphans Chamber. He is told, the mortgage must be paid, but he may keep the money and give himself a mort- gage on the house to the Orphanmasters, so that the child of Jan de Pre may not lose anything of the maternal inheritance. Commission for the Administrators of the Estate of Jan Jansen Hagenaar. As Jan Jansen Hagenaar was unfortunately drowned in the East River on the 22"^ of November a. c. and Orphanmasters consider it necessary, to appoint administrators of his estate, therefore they hereby authorize and qualify Sieur Isaack Greveraat and Hendrick Hendricksen Obe as such adminis- trators and order them, to make as soon as possible an inventory of said estate oi Jan Jansen and report it to this Board for further disposal. Done etc. November 23, 1660. Friday, November 26, 1660, at the City Hall present Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Olof Stevensen Cortlant. " Probably Surgeon Abraham Staais of Fort Orange. i6o Minutes of the Orphan Masters Annetje Dircks, widow of Pieter Kock, is informed by the Board, that, as it has pleased the Lord to take away her husband, it is necessary that she make a statement of her late husband's estate to the Board and that two guardians be appointed for the child. Answering, she promises to do so and re- quests as guardians Daniel Litsco and lA'a.sX.tx Jacob Hendricksen Varrevanger. Commission. Whereas Pieter Kock has lately died, leaving be- sides the widow a minor child, as whose guardians and administrators of whose inheritance the Orphan- masters have at the request of the widow appointed Daniel Litsco and Master y«t«?(5 Hendricksen Varre- vanger, therefore, considering^ that a proper inven- tory of the estate of the deceased ought to be made, so that neither the child nor the widow may be pre- judiced in their rights and inheritance, the Orphan- masters herewith authorize and direct said guardians, to make as soon as possible an inventory of the furni- ture and values, as well as of other real and personal property, debts and credits in this country, of the de- ceased, and to agree with the widow about a settle- ment upon the child of its paternal inheritance, as they shall think best, reporting the same to this Board. Done etc. Jeronimus Ebbinck produces before the Board the testament, made by his wiie Joanna de Laat and her former husband, Joannes de Hulter dec'd. After of New A msterdam. 1 6 1 the same with the settlement upon and the payment to the children, left by said de Hulter, had been ex- amined by the Orphanmasters, they order to make a record thereof. Claas Bordingh and Pieter Jacobsen Marius ap- pearing, the statement of the estate, left by Anna Cornells dec'd, is examined. As it was found, that this estate has to claim 98 fl. in beavers from the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, it is ordered, that Tielman van Vleck and Pieter Rudolfus, the admin- istrators of Velthuysen s, insolvent estate, should be notified and as they were outside, they were called in and informed of the claim. Joannes van Brugge, coming in with Nicolaas Backer, is informed, that Nicolaas still owes to the estate of Anna Cornells, dec'd, 56 beavers and as he has power of attorney from Louwerens Jansen, Anna Cornells husband, he is asked, whether he will take the note in deduction of the debt and credit it on the account. He says, he cannot do it, as the note has been paid. As Joannes van Brugge wWl not agree to credit the note on the account against Backer, the Orphanmasters order, that Backer shall pay the interest on the note from this date until pay- ment of the whole. Order. Jeremias Jansen is hereby ordered by the Orphan- masters, to make an inventory of the property, left by his father, Jan Jansen Hagenaar and to hand it 1 62 Minutes of the Orphan Masters to Joannes Nevius, Secretary of the Orphans Chamber, within three times 24 hours. Done etc. Copy. In the Name of the Lord, Amen. Know ye, all and everybody, whom it concerns, by the contents of this instrument, that to-day, the 26"" of Febru- ary, a° 1652, at about 6 o. c. in the evening, before me, Willem van Vredenburgh, admitted Notary Pub- lic by the Provincial Court of Holland upon the nomination by their Honours of the Court of the City of Leyden, and residing in said city, and before the witnesses, named below, personally appeared the Wox)"""^ Johan de Hulter and the worthy Mrs. Joanna de Laat, husband and wife, living in this city on the Rapenburgh, opposite to the Prince's quarters, to me, the Notary, well known, being sound in body and mind, in possession of their reason and memory, who declared, that considering the frailty and shortness of human life on this earth, perishable like a shadow and always liable to paj^ the debts of nature by death, of which nothing is more uncertain than the day and hour, they had resolved to anticipate this uncertainty by testamentary dispositions and not leave this world without having disposed of the worldly goods, given them by God's grace. They do this, as they openly declared, inasmuch as by God's blessing they have the power to do it by their own, free will, without being instigated or misled by anybody, first commending their immortal souls to the gracious and merciful of New A ms terdam. 1 6 3 hands of God Almighty, their Creator and Saviour, and their dead bodies to an honest burial, revoking and annulling hereby specially the marriage con- tract, made between them before the wedding and further all testaments, codicils and similar instru- ments, which they may have made and executed heretofore, not desiring that the contents of these instruments or of any of them may be observed or carried out in any respect or manner and making now new dispositions, the said testators declare, that the first dying a;ppoints and constitutes the survivor, known only to God Almighty, sole and general heir or heiress of all property, nothing excepted, which they hold together and which the first dying leaves ; the survivor to enter upon, use, hold and do with such property, as he or she might do with own, free possessions, under the condition and direction, that the survivor shall be bound and held, honestly to bring up the child or children, procreated among them and left behind by the first dying, to provide it or them with meat, drink, and clothing, as the condi- , tion of the estate demands, to give a good and God fearing education, instruction for a life of study, for commercial life or any other honest profession, suit- able to the child's or children's capacity, to take care of them in sickness and health, as a good father or mother is bound to do, during their minority and until said children have come to the full age of 25 years or have entered into matrimony or any other approved condition, when and not before the sur- 164 Minutes of the Orphan Masters vivor shall be held, first to fit out the child or chil- dren according to the condition of the estate of the first dying and add thereto as much, as shall be stated in an instrument, signed by both testators, which said instrument they will and wish, to have the same force and effect, as if it was included in this testament word for word, provided however, that, if before the child or children have come of age or married the survivor should marry again, such sur- vivor must pay to the guardians for the benefit of the children the added sum before the day of the second wedding, whereby he or she shall be and remain discharged from further supporting and outfitting, as above stated, to which is to be added what according to strict law will be coming to the child or children as legitimate share of the estate of the first dying, of which and of no more they name and constitute the child or children their heirs ; but in case said child or children or somebody on their behalf is not satis- fied with this disposition and did or dared to do any- thing against it, then this opponent shall be deprived of what by virtue of this testament is bequeathed to him or her and he or she shall only have the legitimate share, allowed by law. Further, if the first dying does not make new dispositions, constituting as heirs the said child or children alone, the obedient child or if all are disobedient the survivor shall have the remainder. Testators wish and direct, that if any of the children die under the age of 25 years or before marriage the sum, added to his or her share, of New Amsterdam. 165 shall go to the others and so successively to the last and when the last child dies under 25 years or not married, then all inherited by him or her under this testament shall go to the survivor of the testators. The testators further appoint as guardian of the minor children, whom they may leave the survivor with such powers, as an executor has by law and in equity, desiring that he or she, the said guardian shall alone or with some of the nearest relatives of the deceased to be named by the survivor, enter upon the office and in case of remarriage a guardian or guardians shall be chosen, who are to act, as if they were hereby appointed, provided that during the life of the survivor he or she shall also act as guardian and after his or her death there shall be such guardians as the survivor shall have named, without anybody having to trouble himself about it, not even any Magistrate, Orphanmaster or other person in authority, they all being hereby excluded from dealing with the estate. The testators declare this to be their testament and last will, specially directing and wishing, that it shall have full force as testament, codicil, fidei commissto, donation in case of death or any other similar instrument, and that it shall be considered as such, even though some solemnity of law may have been omitted and not observed. They request, that knowledge hereof may be taken and execute it as a public document. Thus done at the house of testators in Leyden in the presence of Cornells van Dorp and Jacob van 1 66 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Rinegem (?), called in as witnesses. Below stood : Which I sign by my usual signature, having sealed it with my notarial seal, guaranteeing the credibility of the witnesses and the truth of what is herein stated. Signed : W. VAN Vredenburgh, Not. Pub. Copy. On the 9"" of February, 1660, before me, Justus van de Ven, Notary Public, admitted by the Court of Holland and the Magistrates of the City of Amsterdam and residing in said city, and before the witnesses, named below, appeared Mrs. Joanna de Laat, widow of Jan de Hulter dec'd., and with her four children, severally \\2,xn&A Joannes, Joanna, Sam- uel and Paulus de Hulter, she being now the wife of Jeronimus Ebbinck, her legal guardian and hus- band, by whom legally assisted and authorized she declares, that she upholds and approves the testa- ment, made by her deceased husband before Notary van Vredenburgh at Leyden on the 26"" of Febru- ary 1652 and that fully understanding her estate and the condition, that she must settle upon the afore- said four children their paternal inheritance, so that they shall have no interest in her property, she settles upon them 12000 Carolus guilders, engaging for the payment of loooo Carolus guilders the house and lot on the Rapenburgh at Leyden opposite to the Prince's quarters, bounded on one side by Floris van Dam, Secretary, and on the other by Jan Gell, stretching from the Rapenburgh back to the Honey of New A ms terdam. 1 6 7 Hare (Jiony haas), also a house and lot on the Green Hare Graft, bounded on one side by Joan de Hulter, on the other by Isaac Samane, both unen- cumbered, and depositing the balance of 2000 fl. in cash. This settlement she, assisted by her husband, makes to Sieur Mighiel de Hidter, uncle of her children and guardian, appointed by her first hus- band in the said testament and by her confirmed in an instrument, executed by her before me, the Notary, and witnesses on the 2^ inst, wherein she authorizes her present husband to appear before Magistrates and Courts or when required here, at Leyden ; there to renew this settlement and mort- gage the said two houses to the aforesaid guardian for the children,ceding them so, that neither she nor her husband shall retain any title to them ; to do everything else in this matter and observe all formal- ities, required by local usages, as fully, as she, if present, could do it, but so, that her own property is held separate from that of the children. Her husband agreeing hereto, the guardian accepts all in good faith and consents, that I, the Notary, may give to the parties copy hereof. Thus done in the presence of Jeremias Price and Elias de Molenaar (miller) at Amsterdam and signed : Johanna de Laat, Jeronimus Ebbinck, Mighiel de Hulter, J. Price, E. de Molenaar, Justus van de Venn, Notary Public. Beneath stood : Concordat cum meo Rec. quod Attes- tor. Signed : J. van de Ven, Not. Publ. 1 68 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Copy. On the 2d of March, 1660, before xrx&, Justus van de Ven, by the Court of Holland and the Magistrates of the City of Amsterdam admitted as Notary Public and residing in said city, and before the witnesses, named below, appeared Sieur Mighiel de Hulter, brother oijan de Hulter dec'd., and guardian of his children, party of the first part, and Sieur Jeronimus Ebbinck and Joanna de Laat, husband and wife, parties of the second part, who declared that they approved and confirmed the settlement upon the children of their paternal inheritance, made by Joanna de Laat on the 9* inst. (sic) before me, the Notary, and witnesses, and what is added to it, which has all been put into the hands of said uncle and guardian, to wit two houses and lots in Leyden for 1 0000 fl., as especially stated in said instrument, and 2000 fl., in cash, for which said uncle and guardian herewith gives acquittance to said mother and step- father, while the mother, assisted and authorized by her husband, promises to guard the said settled 12000 fl. against all claims, suits and pretensions. The parties have also agreed, that of the four chil- dren the uncle and guardian Sieur Mighiel de Hulter shall keep here and bring up two, namely Joannes and Samuel de Hulter, and the other two, Joanna and Paulus de Hulter shall be taken by their mother and stepfather to New Netherland, where they intend to return, or they shall be placed here in such charge, as may seem advisable, and be provided with all of New Amsterdam. 169 necessaries of life ; further the yearly profits and income from the said capital shall be credited to each share and finally parties acknowledge, to have liquidated and balanced all accounts open until date, as well in their aforesaid relations as private, and to have given each other, what belongs to the other side, especially that Sieur de Hulter has given to Sieur Ebbinck and wife all the silverware, the ac- counts and the proceeds of the sales, as well as the papers and notes, in fact everything left hy Joanna de Laat and her deceased husband, Jan de Hulter, in the hands of said Mighiel de Hulter and his brother Paulus de Hulter, while the other parties acknow- ledge to have received from him not only the pro- ceeds, but also all the other property, gold and silver- ware, jewels, papers and notes and everything else, so that nothing more can be claimed, with which they approve and ratify his management and administra- tion. Therefore parties hereby acquit each other fully without reservation or intention to make any future claim directly or indirectly, under any pretext whatever, binding for the fulfilment hereof their persons and property, present and future, subjecting all or what may be selected from them to all laws and courts, specially the Court of Holland and advisedly renouncing all reduction, relief, appeal or other favours and benefits of law, of which the one or the other might take advantage in convention ; finally consenting, that I, the Notary, may give copy of the foregoing. Thus done in the presence of Sieur 1 70 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Lauwerens de Colenaar and Jan Babtista Lieffrinck, as witnesses, at Amsterdam. Beneath stood : Con- cordat. Signed : y! vander Ven, Not. Publ. Friday, December 10, 1660, at the City Hall pre- sent Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift, Olof Stevenzen Cortlant and Joannes de Peister. Rem the smith appearing he is informed, that according to the writings of the estate oi Jacob Coppe dec'd., he owes to said estate 11 beavers. He says, he has paid them and has a claim against Coppe, to whose wife he has spoken about it, telling her also he had paid. He is ordered to prove it and requests time until spring, which is granted, provided he furnishes a good account. Rem Jansen states, that the grindstones oi Jacob Coppe were at Meyndert the smith's at Fort Orange, when he was still there, but he knows no more about the brandy. Lambert Huyberzen Mol requests the Board to be discharged from the guardianship of the children and the administration of the estate of Andrees Hoppe dec'd. ; whereupon he is told, that as the widow has made a settlement, he has nothing to do with her on account of the children's support. He says further, he has learned, that a judgment was to be executed against Geertje Hendricks and asks, whether this will be done. He is told, that if he has to ask, that the execution may not proceed, he must do so in writing. of New Amsterdam. lyi Order, Jeremias Janzen is herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters of this City not to leave here, before he has delivered to this Board an inventory of the property, left by his deceased father, real and personal, goods, furniture and values. Done as above. Commission. Whereas Jannetje Tomas, widow of Cleyn Claasie, commonly called so, has lately died, leaving besides some property five minor children, so that it has become necessary, to appoint administrators of the estate, therefore the Orphanmasters herewith qualify as such administrators Tomas Hall^xvA Pieter Stouten- burgh, who are ordered to make an inventory of the estate, real and personal property, values and debts due by others, to settle all and make a report to this Board for future disposal. Done at Amsterdam Decbr. lo, 1660. Saturday, December 11, 1660, at the City Hall present Messrs. Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift and Olof Stevenzen Cortlant. Tielman van Vleeck and Pieter Rudolfus, adminis- trators of the insolvent estate of Nicolaas Velthuy- sen, are asked about the condition of said estate, whereupon Sieur van Vleeck produces some ac- counts pertaining to it with reference as to the creditors, with whom the debts were contracted 172 Minutes of the Orphan Masters before and after the death of Velthuysen's wife. The administrators were directed to proceed with the work and to collect the outstanding debts as well as the money for the goods sold. Monday, January 4, 1 661, at the City Hall present the same as before and Joannes de Peister. Mattheus de Vos is asked by the Board, how it stands with the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen and whether the money for the goods sold is coming in. He answers, that Mr. van Ruyven has received a considerable sum and that several others have been paid with orders, also that he is responsible for the money. Order. Tielman van Vleeck and Pieter Rudolfus, adminis- trators of the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, not hav- ing appeared after two summons, are herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters to produce before the Board within three times 24 hours a statement and inventory of said estate, on pain of punishment. Done etc. Commission. Whereas Jeene Horn, widow of Joris Horn, has died, leaving besides some property four children, for whom the Orphanmasters consider it necessary to appoint guardians and administrators, to settle the estate of said widow, so that the children may of New A msterdafn. 1 73 obtain the inheritance from their parents, therefore they herewith elect and quaUfy Jan Lauwerens and Joris Wolsy, who are directed to make as soon as possible an inventory of said estate and report it to this Board for such further disposal, as occasion may require. Done etc February 11, 1661. Saturday, April 2, 1661, at the City Hall present Messrs. Olof Stevenzen Cortlant, Marten Cregier and Cornelis Steenwyck. Before the Board appeared Jan Jemptingh, 25 years old, son of Jene Horn, by her first husband, and Priscille Horn, daughter of Jene Horn, who re- quest, that their parents' estate be distributed to them and the minor children. They are asked, how many brothers and sisters they have, and an- swer two, of whom one, 14 years old and called Willem has gone to Virginia, the other, 8 years old, is with them. Referring to the partition they re- quest, that the house, plantation and other property here be sold. This request was communicated to Joris Wolsy, administrator of said estate, and it was recommended to him to do his best for it in this matter. Jan Jemptingh says, the cattle belong to him, as old Jan had given him 70 fl., for which his mother had bought a cow, of which the cattle are the increase. He is ordered, to prove it. Priscilla Ham says, she will take her two brothers to her. Joris Wolsy proposes, that he thinks it best, to sell the house and lot of Joris Horn here in the City in 1 74 Minutes of the Orphan Masters two parcels. The Orphanmasters decide to give to the administrators of said estate authority to sell the house and lot as well as the plantation and other property. Tryntje van Campen appearing, a contract is made with her to lodge and board the widow of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt and provide her with all she needs, for which she is to have 36 fl. every month from March 22 last. Tryntje Ruyters is informed, that the widow of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt is to live with Tryntje van Campen and says, that she is satisfied with it, but complains, that she has broken a looking glass, worth 5 to 6 fl., also a fine comb, and torn a cover, for which she demands pay- ment, which is promised her. She says further, that according to notice of the estate she must have something besides boarding and lodging said widow, whereupon she was told, she should be satisfied for it. As some property of said widow is at her house, Jan Jelissen Koeck is ordered to fetch it with Tryntje van Campen, taking the widow along. Thursday, April 14, 1661, present at the City Hall as before. Before the Board appeared Daniel Litsco and y\.a.st&r^^ Jacob Hendricksen Varrevanger, administra- tors of the estate and guardians of the children of Pieter Kock, who were asked, whether they had agreed with the widow of Pieter Kock concerning '* The title of Master was given to Surgeons. of New Amsterdam. 1 75 the settlement on the child of the father's estate. They answer Yes and that Mr, Paulus Leendersen van der Grift has the agreement, they also show the inventory of the goods of said Kock. After the inventory of the property, left by his deceased father, had been shown him, feremias Janzen Hagenaar is asked, whether that is all the property left. He says Yes, except the carpenter's tools. Further asked, how old he and his brothers and sisters are, he answers that he is 22 years old, his brother facob 19, his sister Sofia 17 and his brother Arien 14; that his other sister Cristina is married and that his brother Arien is to remain with him to learn the trade. He further states, that there are some debts and credits not mentioned in the inventory, because he did not know the correct amount ; also that he has received from Jacob Stoffelsen in deduction of his debt 10 schepels of grain, which he has paid to the baker. Said feremias going out of the room, the Orphan- masters decide to tell him, that he and his brother- in-law must buy out the shares in the paternal estate of their minor brothers and sisters and for it give a mortgage on their house. The Hon'''^ Paulus Leenderzen van der Grift com- ing in, the resolution of the Orphanmasters concern- ing the estate of Pieter Kock is communicated to him and he is asked for his advice, whereupon he said, he approved it and showed the agreement from the settlement upon the child of Pieter Kock of his 176 Minutes of the Orphan Masters estate, which having been read and examined by the Orphanmasters they approve it as well done. Jeremias Janzen returning is informed, that he and his brother-in-law Frerich have been appointed guardians of the minor brothers and sisters, also of the resolution of the Board concerning the buying of their share. He is asked, where his brother-in-law is and saying Here, he is ordered to fetch him. Both coming in are ordered, to make a statement and inventory, have everything written up by Secretary Nevius and then show it ; also to agree with their brothers and sisters about buying them out and then execute a mortgage. Jan Rutgersen asks the Board, how it stands with the estate of Barent Oesterman, so that he may have what is due him. Whereas a calculation has been made, it is ordered, that his money shall be paid to him accordingly, although the money is attached ; but no suit having been entered, the attachment is considered as of no force. Symon Janzen Romein and Gerrit van Tright, administrators of the estate oijan Barensen, show a statement thereof and are told, to continue in their work. Thursday, April 21, 1661, at the City Hall present same as before. Tielman van Vleeck, with Pieter Rudolfus admin- istrator of the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, coming in, is asked, how it stands with the estate and whether of New Amsterdam. 177 the statement is ready. He says, he cannot do it, as the money for the goods sold has not yet been received and there are great differences between Mattheus de Vos and Claas van Elslant about the coming in of the money. The Orphanmasters there- upon direct, that the following order be handed to Mattheus de Vos, the Bailiff : Order. Bailiff Mattheus de Vos is herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters to see to it, that the money for the goods, sold out of the estate, be collected as quickly as possible, that the said estate may at last be settled, Done etc. Tielmanvan Vleeck states, XhsXjan Peeck is in debt to the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen and that one Jan Perie owes him or his wife a considerable sum ; he requests therefore permission to attach it. He is asked, how it stands with the bookdebts and whether any of them are being paid. He answers, he could not reach Jan Jelissen Koeck ; Jan Jelissen says, he has not been around with the list ; Van Vleeck adds, Abraham Verplanck also owes some- thing and that he shall receive part payment of it. Jeremias Janzen is asked, whether he has made a complete inventory of his father's estate, and answers, he has not been able, to do it as yet, whereupon he is ordered to have it ready by next Thursday. Tryntje van Campen tells the Board, that the month, during which the widow of Hendrick Pietersen 1 78 Minutes of the Orphan Masters van Hasselt has lived with her, is over and she there- fore requests payment, adding, that the widow requires some linnen ; she asks for more, than had been agreed on, because she cannot keep her for that money. She is told, that the matter will be considered and care taken, that she may receive the money and Grietje, the widow, some linnen. Age Bruynsen comes with his brother-in-law Dirck Jansen and (stating), that he intends to marry again, he is ordered to make a statement and inventory of his property in the presence of said Dirck Jansen and Cornelis Jansen, the guardians of his child, and to have it written by Secretary Nevius. Commission. Whereas Age Bruynsen, widower of Annetje Jans, intends to again enter the state of matrimony with Eghbertje Dircks, spinster, and whereas said Annetje Jans has left beside a child, called Bruyn, some property, therefore, considering it necessary, that guardians for the child be appointed, the Orphan- masters herewith thereto qualify Dirck Jansen, brother of Annetje Jans dec'd., and Cornelis Jansen Clapper, who are ordered to make as soon as possible an inventory of all the property, real and personal, valuable papers, debts and credits, made by the deceased in this country and left at her death, report- ing the same to this Board for further disposal. Done etc. of New Amsterdam, 1 79 Monday, May 23, 1661, at the City Hall present Messrs. Olof Stevenzen Cortlant and Cornelis Steen- wyck. Jan Gillissen Koeck delivers to the Board the sum of (? a bill for) 459 fl. 10 st. according to following account Paid to Tryntje van Campen by order of Mr. Marten Cregier fl. 30. " to the same by order of Mr. Olof Stevensen van Cortlandt " 10. By account of Isaack Kip " 14. 4 " " of Hendrick Willemsen, the baker, " 3.18 " wampum on hand " 401. 8 fl. 459.10 Order to Mattheus de Vos and Tielman van Vleeck. You are herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters of this City to appear before them with the papers, concerning the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, on Saturday, the 28"" of May of this year 1660 (sic !) at 9 a. m. Before us, the Orphanmasters of the City of Am- sterdam in N. N., appeared Joost Goderis, Burgher and inhabitant here, who acknowledged, that on be- half of the estate, left by Cornelis Hendricksen van Dort dec'd. he is justly indebted to the Orphans Chamber here for the six children (of said Cornelis) by Madaleen Dircks in the sum of 500 fl. for the purchase 1 80 Minutes of the Orphan Masters of a house and lot, which sum he promises to pay to this Board on demand with 10 p. c. annual inter- est, paying the interest in good strung and current wampum yearly from September i, 1660, when it shall begin until the aforesaid capital has been re- funded. He also binds by special mortgage his house and lot North of the Slyck Stegh (South Wil- liam Str.), bounded West by the lot of Abraham the carpenter, North by the lot of Jan Rutgersen Moreaen, East by the houses and lots of Evert Duyckingh and South by said alley, and in general, all movable and immovable property, present and future, nothing excepted, subject to all laws and courts, specially this Orphan Court. In witness he has signed this record with the Orphanmasters Oloff Stevensen van Cortlandt and Cornells Steenwyck this 23*^ of May, 1 66 1, at Am.sterdam in N. N. Oloff Stevensen Jogst Goderis CoRNELis Steenwyck. To my knowledge Joannes Nevius, Secretary. Monday, June 13, 1661, at the City Hall present Messrs. Olof Stevenzen Cortlant 2ind Marten Cregier. Jeremias Jansen Hagenaar is asked by the Board, whether he has already made a statement and inventory of the estate of his deceased father. He says, he has not, because he cannot get a settlement of accounts with Salomon la Chair and asks, that guardians for his minor brothers and sisters be appointed. Arien van Laar produces before the of New Amsterdam. i8i Board a transfer from Frerick Hermsen of his wife's share in the estate of Jan Jansen Hagenaar and requests payment thereof. He is promised, the matter shall be attended to. "When Jeremias Jansen returned, he is informed, that Sieur Isaack Greveraat and Hendrick Hendricksen Obe, appointed guardians and administrators of his father's estate on the 23'* of November, 1660, shall be ordered to settle the said estate with him. Hendrick Lambersen Mol hands in an account against the estate of Jan Hutsitson dec'd. for nurs- ing and wages, amounting to 48 fl. in wampum and besides 6 beavers. Salomon la Chair appearing, he is told, that Sieur Isaack Greveraat, Hendrick Tamboer (the drummer) and Jeremias Jansen would with him settle his account against the estate of J. Jansen Hagenaar. Sieur Isaack Grevenraat and Hendrick Hendrick- sen Obe are pursuant to their commission of Novem- ber 23, 1660, herewith authorized and qualified by the Orphanmasters of this City, to settle the estate of Jan Jansen Hagenaar dec'd., making as soon as possible an inventory thereof and liquidating the accounts between said Jan Jansen and Salomon la Chair with those of said la Chair with Jeremias Jansen Hagenaar. After settling these accounts they are to report to this Board for further orders. Done etc. Reintje Pieters van Bolsaert is herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters to pay to them in three times 1 82 Minutes of the Orphan Masters 24 hours his arrears according to bond, under pain of execution. Done etc. Thursday, June 16, 1661, at the City Hall present Messrs. Olof Stevenzen Cortlant, Marten Cregier and Cornells Steenwyck. Skippery^;? Jansen Bestevaar appearing, he makes a contract with the Orphanmasters for the passage of Grietje Adams, widow of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt, for which 70 fl. in wampum are paid to him. Reintje Pietersen van Bolswaart is told, that the time, in which he was to pay to the Orphans Chamber his arrears, has lapsed. In answer he promises to pay on his return from Fort Orange. The Orphan- masters grant him so much time. Whereas Reintje Pieters has received a judgment against Pieter Bronck for 124 beavers on two notes, which he has left as security with this Board, therefore the same are returned to him to-day, as he is going up the river. Tryntje van Campen coming in says, that Grietje Adams is sick a-bed, having learned, that she is go to Holland. Jeremias Jansen is asked, whether he has made an inventory of his deceased father's estate He an- swers, that he has called on Sieur Isaack Greverat and Hendrick Hendricksen Obe, the administrators, but they did not come. He is thereupon ordered, to speak again to them and to see to the settlement of the estate by Saturday, when the Board will sit again. He promises to do so. of N&w Amsterdam. 183 Order. Whereas Herpert Classen van Elslant zxx^Jurrien Jansen van Auweryck are indebted to the estate of Jan Barensen dedd.., to "w'xt Herpert Classen for 16 fl. 4 St. and Jurrien Jansen for 18 fl. 14 st, which monies cannot be had from them, therefore the Bailiff and Schout Pieter Tonneman are ordered by the Orphanmasters of this City to levy on these persons by execution. Thursday, June 30, 1661, at the City Hall present Messrs. Olof Stevensen Cortlant and Marten Cregier. Before the Board appeared Pelgrum Clock, Notary Public, who said, he had power of attorney from Arien van Laar, from whom he had received a transfer, made by Frerick Hendricksen,^ the hus- band oi Jan Jansen Hagenaar's daughter, of his share of the goods, inherited by his wife from her father's estate ; which transfer to van Laar had been made for a claim against him, Frerick. He requests to have it recorded and that payment of the money may be decreed. Tielman van Vleeck, administrator of the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, presents a petition, made by him to the Burgomasters and Schepens, concerning a claim of Bartholdus Maan against said estate, and the reply thereto. He shows a list of the principal creditors of said estate, from which the Orphan- masters are pleased to select as administrator with "' Above called Hermsen. 1 84 Minutes of the Orphan Masters van Vleeck, in place of the deceased Pieter Rudolfus, Claas Gangelofsen Visser, to whom the following order is sent. Commission. Whereas Pieter Rudolfus, late administrator with Tielman van Vleeck of the estate of Nicolaas Velthuy- sen, has died and it is necessary, to fill the vacancy, therefore the Orphanmasters of this City thereto authorize and qualify, as they hereby do, Nicolaas Gangelofsen Visser, who is required and directed with Tielman van Vleeck to settle said estate as quickly as possible, to collect the money for the goods sold and all other debts and to distribute it with the knowledge of the Orphanmasters as shall be proper. Done etc. Saturday, July 2, 1661, at the City Hall present Olof Stevenzen van Cortlant. David Wesselsen appears to say, he would like to have his pay from the estate of Pieter Jansen Winck- elhoeck. He is told, care will be taken, that he receive his money. Isaac k Kip is asked, how it stands with the estate oi Jacob Coppe ; he answers as before. Thursday, July 7, 1661, at the City Hall present Messrs. Olof Stevenzen van Cortlandt, Marten Cregier and Cornells Steenwyck. The Board resolved to send an order to the Of New Amsterdam. 185 administrators of the relinquished estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, directing them to bring next Monday the ready cash in hand to this Court with a list of accounts, so that each of the creditors may be paid pro rata. Order. Tielman van Vleeck and Nicolaas Gangelofsen Visser, administrators of the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, are herewith ordered by the Orphan- masters to bring to this Court next Monday, July 11, the ready cash in hand of said estate and a list of accounts, to pay each of the creditors pro rata. Done etc. Jacobus Vis appearing, is asked about the estate of Jacob Coppe and where the papers are. He answers, Isaack Kip has the papers, and requests to be dis- charged from the administration. Salomon la Chair hands in an order on the request of Jan Gillis de Jongh with an account, concerning the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen. He is told, the case will be taken in hand next week. Jan Gillissen Koeck brings and delivers to the Board the following, received from Burgomaster Paulus Leendersen van der Grift, to-wit : A pair of rusted knives with silver handles. A silver chain with silver hook. A silver girdle (^gordel^ with silver key hook (ryni) and another silver hook, A velvet purse with silver chain and ten small pearls in the purse. 1 86 Minutes of the Orphan Masters A silver clasp of a case for a pair of knives. Four gold rings and a broken ditto, which all belong to the widow of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt. Commission. Whereas Dirck Smitt, late Ensign in the service of the Priviledged West India Company, has died leaving besides the widow a minor child, as guardians for whom and administrators of the estate the Orphanmasters of this City have at the request of the widow appointed Sieur Jacob Strycker, Old Schepen of this City, and Sieur Isaack Greveraat, therefore, considering the necessity of having an inventory of the estate of the deceased made, so that neither the child nor the widow may be harmed in their rights and inheritance, the Orphanmasters hereby direct said guardians to make as soon as possible an inventory as well of the furniture and valuable papers as of all personal and real property, debts and credits, here in this country, and to agree with the widow about the child's share in the father's estate, as equity demands. Done at Amsterdam in N. N. July 13, 1661. By Order of the Presiding Orphanmaster Joan : Nevius, Secretary. Saturday, July 16, 1661, the Orphanmasters met at the house of Olof Stevenzen van Cortlant. Before the Board appeared Annetje Dircks, widow of Dirck Smitt, late Ensign in the service of the of New A msterdam. 1 8 7 Priv. W. I. Company, who declared, that she gives to the Orphans Chamber as security for her child's paternal inheritance her two houses and lots in this City according to deeds and further all her house- hold goods and property here, which she will take back, in case the child dies. Friday, July 22, 1661, the Orphanmasters, except Marten Cregier, met at the house of Old Burgo- master Olof Stevenzen van Cortlant. As soon as they met the Orphanmasters have resolved, whereas Annetje Dircks, widow of Dirck Smitt, late Ensign of the Director General here, intends to sail for Holland, not having given sufficient proof, that her orphaned child will not suffer for want of means, therefore they find it advisable, that as soon as she arrives in Holland she shall address herself to Sieurs Seth Verbrugge and Jelis van Hoorenbeeck, both merchants at Amsterdam, without whose knowledge she must not demand and receive any money and to whom she must prove, that the letter of exchange for the house, bought here, has been paid: in this manner the Orphans Chamber here will be fully satisfied and we shall be relieved from all other troubles. Messieurs Seth van Brugge and Jelis van Hooren Beeck. Messieurs Greeting ! In the ship Trouw (Faith) goes over Annetje Dircks, widow of the deceased Dirck Smitt, who has 1 88 Minutes of the Orphan Masters to her credit with the W. I. Company about 2340 Carolus guilders,^" which sum she might easily receive and without our caution diminish to the prejudice of her child. We have therefore by our resolution directed her, to call on you, so that she may not receive any money from the Company, unless you secure or take in deposit one half of it for the benefit of her child. To secure other values in Holland, Guelderland or elsewhere she has left enough property here. This, gentlemen, is only, because the widow has bought here a house, paying for it by a draft, which, it is feared, will not be paid, and coming back here protested, she would be in debt, requiriag the sale of her house and other property to the disadvantage of the child. We request you therefore to keep one half of the 2340 fl. from the Company, until the widow has proved to you, that said draft has fully been paid, which will leave the property here unencumbered ; then she may have the whole from the Company and do with it, what she pleases. Herewith closing, we remain your obliged friends The Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N. Amsterdam in N. N. July 22, 1661. Thursday, August 25, 1661, at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. Olof Stevenzen Cortlant and Marten Cregier. '» Perhaps the Unite or Carolus of Charles I. of England, worth 20 shillings. of New Amsterdam. 189 Jan Schryver requests the Board, to be discharged from the administration of the estate of Barent Oesterman and shows a note and account, due by Jacob Wolfersen (van Couwenhoven) to Barent Oesterman. The Orphanmasters direct, that the following order be given to Jan Schryver : Whereas Jan Schryver, with Nicolaas Velthiiysen administrator of the estate of Barent Oesterman has to-day, August 25, delivered to this Board the papers, concerning said estate, therefore the Orphanmasters herewith thank him for his labor. Done etc. A Hard Coninck and the wife of Sybrant Janzen Galma appearing, are asked, whether they know, what money Grietje Adams, the widow of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt, has in Holland. Sybrant Janzen s wife says, she knows, that she has loaned out some money in Holland, received by her mother from a lottery ; it is out at interest, but she does not know, how much. Allard Coninck says, he has had power of attorney from Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt, to collect the money, but he could not do it, as bail was required ; it is in the same writing, as what he has, made in the presence of Merritje Hendricks, widow of Arien Jacobsen, the mother of Sybrant Janzen's wife, and says, that there are 4, 5 or 5j^ hundred florins. Said Allard re- turning suggests it as the best thing to place the case into the hands of the Orphans Chamber at Amsterdam. I go Minutes of the Orphan Masters Order. Sieur Govert Loockermans is herewith directed by the Orphanmasters of this City to appear before this Board next Saturday, August 27, at 9 o. c. a. m. and report, what objections he has against the ac- count, deHvered to him on behalf of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt. Tuesday, September 6, 1661, at the City Hall present Messrs. Olof Stevenzenvan Cortlant, Martin Cregier and Cornelis Steenwyck. Sieur Govert Loockermans comes and upon compar- ing the bill of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt with his own, he shows by an extract from the book of Joannes van Brugh, that some items, claimed by Hendrick Pietersen, have been paid. Order. Tielman van Vleeck is herewith directed by the Orphanmasters to appear before this Board next Thursday at 9 o. c. a. m., bringing with him all papers concerning the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen. Leentje Dirckx Servaas, widow of Aris Otte, is informed, that pursuant to the order of the Orphans Chamber, she is bound, before marrying again, to give in an inventory and statement, to prevent any troubles with her first husband's friends. Order. Whereas Leentje Dirckx Servaas, widow of Aris Otte, intends to remarry and said Aris Otte has left of New Amsterdam. 191 some property, therefore the Orphanmasters con- sider it necessary, that said Leentje Dirckx shall deliver to this Board a statement and inventory of all the goods, values, real and personal property, debts and credits, left by Arts Otte and they order her, to make such inventory before her second mar- riage in the presence oi Jan Joghimsen, mate of the galliot, and Jurrien Blanck, Burgher and inhabitant here, delivering the same to this Board. Done etc. Friday, September 9, 1661, at the City Hall pres- ent (as before). Sieur Govert Loockermans and Abraham Pietersen appearing, Abraham is asked, whereas this Board has received a bill of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt against Govert Loockermans, written by him, from what papers he has taken it. He answers in Loock- ermans' presence, from no papers, but from Hendrick Pietersen s dictation. Thursday, September 15, 1661, at the City Hall present (as before). Order. Sieur Tielman van Vleeck and Nicolaas Gangelof- sen Visser, administrators of the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, are herewith authorized and qualified by the Orphanmasters, after receipt of the money for the property of said estate sold, to pay pro rata to each of the estate's creditors, as circumstances and the cash in hand will allow. 192 Minutes of the Orphan Masters Abraham Verplanck asks for the interest on the money of Madaleen Dircks, widow of Cornells Hen- dricksen van Dort, for her child or relief from the bailbond. He is told, it cannot be done, and it is promised, to send him a writing. Sieur Paulus Schrick requests payment of his claim against the estate of Pieter Jansen Winckel- hoeck, amounting to fl. 34.4 and David Wesselsen asks for payment from same estate of fl. 42.5. It is promised to issue an order for their payment. Friday, October i, 1661, at the City Hall present Messrs. Olof Stevensen van Cortlant, and Marten Cregier. The Board orders to have an account of the estate of Hendrick Pieter sen van Hasselt made. Wednesda3^ November 3, 1661, at the City Hall present Messrs. Olof Stevenzen van Cortlant, Martin Cregier and Cornelis Steenwyck. Before the Board appeared Teunis Cray, who pro- duces a bill against the widow of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt for board and attendance given to her, amounting to 280 fl., during the time, said widow has lived with him, to-wit seven months at 36 fl., which making 252 fl. is all paid to him. Thursday, December 8, 1661, at the City Hall (as before). Before the Board appeared Mary de Truy and of New A ms terdam. 1 9 3 with her Isaack de Foreest, Old Schepen of this City, and Govert Loockermans, also Old Schepen, guard- ians of her minor children. Said Mary de Truy requests permission, to draw and receive the interest on 500 fl., settled on her children and secured on the house of Andries Joghimsen. As the guardians have no authority to allow that, she asks that such authority may be given them. The Orphanmasters grant the request and authorize the guardians to allow Mary de Truy to draw the interest of 500 fl. on the house of Andries Joghimsen. Tryntje van Cam-pen says, that there are due to her from the widow of Hendrick Pietersen van Has- self besides other sums 27 fl. After calculating the time the Orphanmasters find, there are due to her 19 fl. 8 St., which are paid. Beletje Hermens, widow of Hermen the cooper, appearing is given for Grietje Adams, when she comes to board with her, a red skirt, a black cloth dress, two shifts, two stockings, and for herself 27 fl. board for three weeks. On the 23"* of October last said Grietje Adams has been sent to board with her for 9 fl. the week. The Orphanmasters have decided, as the money received for the property of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt has been spent, to turn over his widow to the Deaconry with the following letter of recom- mendation : Whereas Grietje Adams, widow of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt, has until now been supported 194 Minutes of the Orphan Masters by the Orphans Chamber out of the means, left by her husband, of which nothing is left, and as con- sequently she is obliged to look to the Deaconry for her support, therefore the Orphanmasters herewith turn her over to the Deacons with the friendly re- quest and recommendation, to take good care of her and support her. It is further resolved, to give to the belownamed parties the following order, to-wit to Elsie Tymens, widow of Pieter Cornelissen van der Veen, Marycke Lubbers, widow of Abraham de la Noy, and Cornelis Pluyvier, widower of Geertruyt Andries from Koes- velt : N. N., widow, resp. widower, is herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters, to appear before them next Thursday, the is'*" of this month, bringing with you an inventory of the property, left by your deceased husband, resp. wife. Done etc. Thursday, December 15, 1661, at the City Hall (as before). Order for Claas van Elslant, the elder. Claas van Elslant, the elder, is herewith directed and ordered, within three times 24 hours to hand to Secretary Joannes Nevius the money, received from the sale of the property ol Jannetje Tomas and Margriet Samuel, with an account. Jacob Strycker appearing says, that in the year 1654 he and Dajtiel Litsco were appointed adminis- of New A msterdam. 195 trators of the estate of skipper Jurriaen and as it has been settled, he comes to deliver to this Board all papers relating to it and he hands up the following : Agreement made with the widow, December 15, 1654. Inventory of the property left, made December 1 2, 1654. A mortgage on the house of said widow in Pearl Street, where she lives, dated December 18, 1654, for 666 Carolusguilders, 13 st, 51^ p. Govert Loockermans, guardian of Pieter Cornells- sen van der Veen's widow, coming in is asked, whether the widow has received an order from the Orphanmasters. He answers. Then he is told, that the usages and rules of Orphans Chambers re- quire the family of the deceased person to deliver to the Orphans Chamber a statement and inventory of the estate left. Therefore he is asked, whether the widow has made such a statement and inventory. He answers, she has not and cannot do it, as she does not know, how it is with her late husbands property in Holland and the books are not written up. He asks for tinie until the ships shall have ar- rived from home, as letters about the matter have been sent over by several vessels. This is granted. As it is necessary, that an administrator and guardian of the children on the part of the deceased should be appointed and Govert Loockermans proposes as such Aldert Coninck, the nearest blood relation of 196 Minutes of the Orphan Masters the deceased in this country, the same coming before the Board is told, that as there is nobody on Pieter Cornelissen van der Veens side to serve as guardian of his children, the Orphanmasters appoint him with Govert Loockermans and being informed, that Govert requests time until the arrival of the ships from home to settle the estate, he declares himself satis- fied with it, unless the widow should marry again before that, when she should be held to give an in- ventory of her property, left by the deceased. The Board agrees to that. Marycke Lubbers, widow of Abraham de la Noy, appearing is informed of the Ordinance of the Orphans Chamber and asked, whether she and her husband had made a testament between them. Answering Yes, she shows it and it having been read by the Board, it was found, that the Chamber is excluded and has nothing to do with the estate, but it was ordered, to record it in the Orphans Book. In the Name of the Lord ! Amen ! Know every- body, that to-day, the 25''' of April, 1654, about 4 o. c. p. m. before me, Dirck van Sckelluyne, Notary Public, residing at New Amsterdam in New Nether- land, appointed by their High: Might: the Lords States General of the United Netherlands and before the witnesses, named below, appeared the worthy Abraham de la Noy and Maria Lubberts, husband and wife, living in this City and to me, the Notarj', and the witnesses well known, both of sound mind and body, having their memory and reasoning power. of New Amsterdam. igy who, considering the frailty and brevity of human life, the certainty of death and the uncertainty of its hour, therefore wish to anticipate the same by a proper disposition of their temporal property and declare, that well advisedly, without being persuaded or misled by anybody, they have resolved upon, con- cluded and made this, their testament and last will in the following manner : first they commend their immortal souls, when they have left their bodies, to the merciful and gracious hands of God, their Creator and Saviour, and their bodies to a Christian burial, at the same time revoking and annulling all and every testamentary disposition, heretofore made and executed by them, singly or jointly, and dis- posing anew they have bequeathed to their three children, Abraham, Peter and Marycke de la Noy and what other children they may have during their married life, as they hereby do, instead of their legitimate share the sum of 500 fl., to be divided among them in equal shares by the survivor in such good pay, as then shall be current, when they shall have come of age or marry. Of all the other property, real and personal, bonds, credits, money, gold and silver, coined or uncoined, jewels, clothing, linnen, woollen, household goods, nothing excepted or reserved, left by the first of the testators dying, they make each other mutually the sole and universal heir, as they hereby do the survivor, to do therewith as he or she would do with other free and unen- cumbered property, without interference or con- igS Minutes of the Orphan Masters tradiction by anybody, the survivor being held honorably to support, bring up and educate said children until their coming of age or marrying and they are fit honestly to earn their own living, besides to fit them so out in case of marriage, as the sur- vivor's discretion shall deem proper ; further to do all for said children, what behooves a good father or mother to do, they having that faith in each other. In case one of the children should die, its legitimate share shall devolve upon the other child or children living. Testators have further excluded the Director General and Council as well as the Magistrates of O this City and all others representing the Orphans Chamber in this country^' or people, who would wish to interfere with the bringing up of said children, for the testators do not wish anybody to have power over them, but in place thereof they appoint as guardian of the children and administrator of the property, as they hereby do, the survivor with power to select and join to him or herself as guardian or guardians one or more persons : nor do they wish, that the survivor shall be called upon for a statement and inventory of the estate under any pretext whatever, on pain of losing the effect of this disposition. The testators declare all the foregoing to be their testa- ment and last will, which they desire shall, after the death of the first of them, have full effect as testa- ment, codicill, donation in re mortis or otherwise, " The Orphans Chamber was not organized until later. of New Amsterdam. 199 as it best may stand, even though some of the solemnities of law may not have been observed and they request me, the Notary, to make and deliver one or more copies hereof in proper form. Thus done and signed at New Amsterdam in N. N., at the house of the testators in the presence of Hendrick Jansen van der Vin and Reynier Rycken, merchants here, called in as witnesses, who have signed the original record hereof, in my charge, with the testators. Beneath stood : In witness Dirck van Schelluyne, Not. Pub. and by the side of his signature the seal of the Notary was impressed in red wax under paper. Before the Board came Cornells Pluyvier, who was informed of the rules of the Orphans' Court and as his wife has died, he is asked, whether he has made a statement and inventory of the property, left by his wife. He produced a reciprocal testament, made by his wife and him, which having been read by the Board, it was found to give a legacy of 150 Carolus guilders to the wife's brother, if alive, and if dead to his children. The Orphanmasters decide, that Cornells Pluyvier shall execute a bond for paying said legacy which he promises to do. It is also ordered to record said testament : In the Name of the Lord ! Amen ! By the tenor of this instrument know ye everybody, that on the . . . day of September 1656 at about 5 o. c. p. m, before me, Seger van der Pullen, Notary Public, 200 Minutes of the Orphan Masters appointed by the Court of Holland and residing in the City of Haarlem, and before the witnesses, named below, appeared Cornelis Jansen Pluyvier and Geertruyd Andries of Koesvelt, husband and wife, Cornelis Jansen being in good health and Geertruyd Andries lying sick abed, but nevertheless having by Gods grace and mercy full possession of her reason, intellect, memory and speech, as was clearly seen and nothing else could be noticed, who both de- clared, considering the brevity of human life on this earth, which is perishable like grass and hay, yea, like a flower in the field ; that nothing is more sure, than death and nothing more uncertain, than its time and hour, they wish to anticipate this uncer- tainty by disposing of their wordly goods and declare, because of the singular love and affection, they have for each other, they name one the other sole and universal heir, as they hereby do, of all the property, which the first dying may leave behind, so that the survivor may do with this property, as with other free and unencumbered property, without interfer- ence or contradiction by anybody, whoever he may be, provided however, that in case he, the testator, should die before his dear wife, she, the testatrix, shall be held to turn over X.o Jan Joosten Plavier (sic) testator's father, if then alive and not otherwise his legitimate share, which according to strict law he may claim from the testator's property and for that purpose he constitutes his father as co-heir. If it should happen, that she, the testatrix, dies before of New Amsterdam. 201 her dearest husband, then it is her wish and will, that within a year and six weeks after her death the husband shall pay to her brother, if alive, or if not to his children, the sum of 150 Carolus guilders and no more. Testators declare the foregoing to be their testament and last will, desiring, that after their death it may be obeyed and carried out, having full effect and power as testament, codicill, donatio in re mortis etc etc. Thus done and executed at the house of Jan Joosten Plavier, where testators live, in the pres- ence of Lauwerens (?) and Willem de Ram, called in as witnesses, who have signed this record with the testators and me, the Notary. Beneath stood : " In witness 6". v. der Pullen, Notary Public. Before the Orphanmasters of the City of Amster- dam in N. N., appeared Cornelis Pluyvier, who declared that under the testament, made by him and his late wife, he owes to her brother, if alive, or if dead to his children the sum of 150 Carolus guilders, Holland currency, devised to him resp. them as legacy by said testament. This sum of 150 fl. he promises to pay to his said brother-in-law or children, giving as security a special mortgage on his house and lot on the Westside of the Heere Straat (Broad- way), bounded South by the house and lot oi Jacob Vis, West by the lot of De Samuel Drisius, North by the City Wall and East by said street and gener- ally binding his person and property, movable and immovable, present and future, nothing excepted, subject to all laws and courts. In witness whereof 202 Minutes of the Orphan Masters he has signed this at Amsterdam in N. N. December ag, 1 66 1. Cornelis Pluvier To my knowledge Joannes Nevius, Secretary. Thursday, December 22, 1661, at the City Hall present (as before). The estates, left by Jannetje Tomas and Margriet Samuel, were considered ; it was also ordered, to summon for the next meeting Raghel van Tien- hoven, Cristyn de Haas and Margriet Hardenbroeck, also Tomas Hal and Pieter Stoutenburgh, adminis- trators of the estates of Margriet Samuel and Janneke Tomas. Thursday, December 29, 1661, at the City Hall present (as before). Before the Board appeared Tomas Hal and Pieter Stoutenburgh, administrators of the estates, left by Margriet Samuel and Janneke Tomas, who after some conversation regarding them with the Orphan- masters were directed, to make as soon as possible a settlement with each of the creditors and to report it to this Board, so that each may be paid as much as the estates will allow. Vroutje Gerrits, the wife of Cousyn, the wheel- wright, coming in is asked for payment of her arrears for the verhaalde estate and is told, that she still owes 37 fl. 16 St., whereupon she says, she had paid 6 fl. to Claas van Elslant on her debt and had bought a plough for Dirck van Tright; she asks, of New Amsterdam. 203 whether Dirck van Tright is not bound to pay for it and is told, no one else is bound but the purchaser. Her request for time until next week is granted. Isaack de Foreest brings his book, by which he shows, that after an accounting with Claas Marten there is still due him from the estate no fl.; as the Orphanmasters have decided, that everybody, who has bought of the estate, must pay for it, and is to receive his pay from the estate according to its cir- cumstances, he says, he does not intend to pay and if he had known it, he would have proved it. Then he is asked, whether when requested he would confirm his account under oath and answers Yes : whereupon he is allowed to keep, what he has pur- chased on account and the balance shall be paid to him out of the estate, if possible, with which he is satisfied. As her husband does not appear and nothing has been heard from him, when she comes in, Raghel van Tienhoven is asked after the property of her husband. She answers, she has not yet settled with the Company, who retains his books. Asked whether she has appointed guardians for her chil- dren, she says No and is ordered to select two of her friends, who may take in hand the case with the Company : she is given time for consideration, which she accepts. Margriet Hardenbroeck, widow of Pieter Ru- dolfus, is requested to bring an inventory of the estate of her late husband and asked, whether she 204 Minutes of the Orphan Masters has guardians for her children, she answers, that there is a guardian in Holland, who is expected shortly to arrive. As she cannot make the inventory- so quickly and does not know, how her late hus- bands affairs in Holland stand, she asks for time, until the arrival of the first ships or until her brother comes, which is allowed. Thursday, February 23, 1662, at the City Hall present (as before). Bartholdus Maan requests to have the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen wound up, so that he may receive, what is due him from the same ; he says, others receive their money and he not. He was promised, the administrators should be summoned and the matter investigated. The Orphanmasters direct, that the following order should be sent to the administrators. Tielman van Vleeck and Nicolaas Gangeloffsen Visser, administrators of the estate, relinquished by Nicolaas Velthuysen, are herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters to appear before this Board next Monday, February 27* at 9 o. c. a. m. and report on said estate. The Orphanmasters give notice, that Paulus Leendersen van der Grift has informed them, Aaltje Velthuysen had given him to be invested for her children out of the property, inherited from her father, 50 fl., which he has now and for which he will pay interest. of New A msterdam. 205 Symon Clasen Turck requests the Board for pay- ment of finishing the yacht of Reyntje Pieters and is told, as said Reyntje has settled with the Orphan- masters November 27 anno? he must look to Reyntje. As he has executed on behalf of his wife Joanna de Laat for the settlement upon her children of their paternal inheritance a mortgage, Jeronimus Ebbinck requests, that it may be annulled and he freed from claims. After reading his request the following answer was sent to him : ^]\G.r&z.s Jeronimus Ebbinck has informed us, the Orphanmasters of this City, that his wife has settled upon her children their paternal inheritance in the Fatherland, which is recorded in the books of this Board, and whereas he therefore requests, that the mortgage, by him executed before us, be annulled, therefore the Board, after due consideration finding his request just, herewith strike out and annul said mortgage. Done etc. Herewith Weintje, the widow of Aart Willemsen dec'd., is ordered by the Orphanmasters to deliver to this Board next Monday, February 27, at 9 o. c. a. m. an inventory of her present estate, then to make a settlement on her children of their paternal inheritance. Monday, February 27, 1662, at the City Hall present (as before). Weyntje Elberts, widow of Aart Willemsen, 2o6 Minutes of the Orphan Masters states, that she settles upon her children Willem, Annetje, Elbert and Evert Aartzen the sum of 2000 fl. giving as security her house, mill building and lot, whereupon she is told to deliver an inventory of her estate next Thursday. Claas Gangelofzen Visser, administrator of the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, coming in is asked, how it stands with said estate. He says, he has collected some money and paid it out to one or the other ; he also requests, whereas his co-administrator Tielman van Vleeck is often across the river and away from home, that another be appointed in his place. He is told, he must call on the various debtors, but it was decided to wait, until van Vleeck comes and then they are to finish the work together. Caspar Steymits entering is informed, that he owes to the estate of Cleyn (little) Claasje 168 fl. He says, by order of Tomas Hat he has paid Mr. Jacob Varrevanger 100 fl. and requests time of at least a month. Whereupon he is told, that as the estate can give no time, the money must be put up. He is therefore requested to execute an order in favour of the Treasurer for 68 fl., to be paid out of the houserent of Mr. Evert, which he does. Thursday, March 2, 1662, at the City Hall pres- ent (same as before). Asser Levy coming in requests, that Mr. Paulus van de Beeck may pay on his account to the estate of of New Amsterdam. 207 Claas Martensen 260 fl. It is decided, that Assur Levy must pay his own debts, Tielman van Vleeck on his appearance is ordered, to summon for next Thursday all the debtors of the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, to settle up the estate. Weyntje Elberts, widow of Aart Willemsen, delivers an inventory of her property and requests, that Burgomaster Paulus Leendersen van der Grift and Symon fansen Romeyn be appointed guardians of her children, which is allowed and they are to make an agreement with her according to the fol- lowing order : Whereas Weyntje Elberts, widow of Aart Wil- lemsen, intends to marry again and take Cornelis Aarssen, widower of Beletje Hendrickx, as husband, and whereas said Weyntje has four minor children by said Aart Willemsen upon whom before the solemnization of her marriage she is willing to settle their paternal inheritance, so that when they come of age or marry they may have their own, therefore the Orphanmasters of this City herewith, after com- munication with and approbation of the widow, appoint the Hon'''^ Paulus Leendersen van der Grift, at present Burgomaster of this City, and Symon Jansen Romeyn, Burgher and inhabitant here, as guardians, who are authorized to make as guardians and administrators with the widow such an agree- ment on behalf pf the children concerning what comes to them from their father's estate by a com- 2o8 Minutes of the Orphan Masters plete inventory and appraisal, statement of debts and credits, as justice may require, and to report the same to this Board for approval. Done etc. Thursday, March 9, 1662, at the City Hall pres- ent (as before). The following persons, summoned by Jan Jelyssen Koek for their debts to the estate of Nicolaas Velt- huysen, appear and answer as follows : Resolveert Waldron states, that he has paid to Nicolaas Velthuysen, but as he will not confirm this under oath, it is decided, he must pay again, which he agrees to do. Pieter Janzen Metselaar (mason) offers to swear, that the 2 f. 2 to Velthtiysen . . . Pelgrum Clock proves by his book, that he has paid 20 f. 4 and offers besides to swear to it, if necessary. Symon Clazen Turck says in regard to a note of 34 f., that the same was taken by Velthuysen against some goods of Symon Hermsen Cort, left with him and consisting in 5 deerskins, unprepared, 7 to 8 heifers. He is ordered to bring in in 8 days what he has against it. Symon Hermsen Cort states, that for account of Velthuysen, he has received from Symon Clasen Turck 16 planks at 24 st. the piece a month or six weeks after having married his present wife. Lodowyck Pos, called upon for 33 f. says, he has made on that account two drawers for 10 fl., which of New Amsterdam. 209 is credited to his account and he is ordered to pay the balance of 23 fl, to the administrators next week. Re-inter Wisselpenninck, carpenter, says about the item of 13 fl. 16, that he has paid and has had nothing thereafter, which he can freely swear to. He is directed to prove payment or take the oath and to consider it, 8 days' time are given him. Jacob van Couwenhoven says, he has settled the 4 fl, 8 in account and there is still due him for a spade. He offers to prove it by his book in eight days. Order to Mattheus de Vos, directing him to bring to the next session of the Board the balance of the money from the sale of N. Velthuysens goods. Raghel van Tienhoven inquires, what must be done to recover the books of her husband, retained by the Company. The Orphanmasters promise to do their best for her and decide for that purpose to make the following request to the Director General and Council : To the Noble, Very Honourable the Director General and Council of N. N. [Blank in original] Before us, the Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N., appeared Weyntje Elberts, widow of Aart Willemsen, who declared, that ac- cording to the agreement, made with Burgomaster Paulus Leendersen van der Grift and Symon Jansen Romeyn, Burgher residing here, guardians of said 2IO Minutes of the Orphan Masters Weyntje's children, she truly owes to her children Willem, Annetje, Elbert and Everts Arents the sum of 2 200 fl. for their paternal inheritance, that is to each child 550 fl., which sum she promises to pay to each child on coming of age or marrying in good, strung current wampum, for which she gives as security to the Orphans Chamber a mortgage on her house, mill and lot on the Eastside of the Heere Straat (Broadway) between the houses and lots of Isaack Greveraat, Schepen of this City, on the North and Samuel Etsal on the South, further gen- erally binding her person and property, movable and immovable, present and future, nothing ex- cepted, subject to all laws and courts, especially said Orphans Chamber. In witness whereof she has signed this with her own hand at Amsterdam in N. N. March 9, 1662. This is ^ 1^1- the mark of Weyntje Elberts, made by herself. Saturday, March 11, 1662, at the City Hall present (as before). Mattheus de Vos, Bailiff of this City, coming in is asked, how it stands with the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen and what money has been received from the sale of the goods. He answers, he cannot say, as he has not the record of the auction and requests authority to compel the unwilling by execution. of New Amsterdam. 2 1 1 Order. Mattheus de Vos, the Bailiff of this City, is here- with ordered and directed by the Orphanmasters to demand from Claas van Elslant, the elder, the record of and the money received for the goods of Nicolaas Velthuysen, sold at auction, to collect the money not yet paid and to levy by execution on those, who will not pay, reporting all to this Board next Thursday, March 16. Tomas Hall, administrator of the estates of Jannetje Tomas and Margriet Samuel, coming in is told, to pay to Metje Greveraat for the child of Jannetje Tomas, placed in her charge January 15, 1 66 1, of the sum of 150 fl. in wampum for the year 81 fl. 4 and there were paid to said Metje out of the money of Claas van Elslant 75 fl., making a total of 156 fl. 4. Thursday, March 16, 1662, present at the City Hall Messrs. Olof Stevensen van Cortlant and Marten Cregier. Mighiel Jansen states, that he has a claim against the estate of Hendrick Pietersen van Hasselt, where- upon he is told, said estate had a surplus of only 16 fl. 14, which are given him and he is satisfied. Mattheus de Vos delivers the list of the sold goods of Nicolaas Velthuysen and says, there are some, who have bought some goods and have claims against the estate, which they wish to set off : he 2 1 2 Minutes of the Orphan Masters requests, that Jan Gillissen Kock and Claas van Elslant go about and collect the balance, he himself promising to do his duty towards those, who refuse to pay. This is approved by the Orphanmasters and those unwilling to pay are to be summoned. Order. Jan Jelissen Kock is herewith ordered by the Orphanmasters to go about with Claas van Elslant, the elder, collect the money, still due to the estate, deserted by Nicolaas Velthuysen, to make a list of all, who refuse to pay, note the reasons for their refusal and report to this Board. Tomas Hal and Pieter Stoutenburgh, adminis- trators of the estates of Margriet Samuel asid. Jan- netje Tomas, appear before the Board. Thursday, March 23, 1662, at the City Hall pres- ent (as before). The son of Cornells Aarsen appearing says, that Willem, the orphaned son of Margriet Samuel has lived for some tim^ at his parents' house and as his father after the death of his mother has turned the farm over to him, he requests the Orphanmasters to leave said Willem in his service. He is told, first to speak with Willem and then to come with him to the next session of the Board. Hendrick Lambersen Mot requests payment for his trouble with Jan Hutsitson, while sick. The ac- count handed in by him having been examined, the of New A msterdam. 2 1 3 Orphanmasters allow and pay him 60 fl., with which he is satisfied, giving a receipt. Thursday, April 6, 1662, at the City Hall present as before and Cornelis Steenwyck. The persons, summoned hy Jan Jelissen Kock for their debts to the estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen, answer as follows : David Joghimzen — 91 fl. 1 7. — acknowledges the debt and says, he did not know, but that it had been paid hy Jacob Jansen Sam. He is ordered to pay. Sybrant Jansen Galma — 118 fl. 10. — admits the debt and asks for four weeks time, in which he will pay. Granted. Frerick Aarzen — 6 fl. 16. — says, he has paid to Mattheus de Vos, who called in denies it. He then thinks, he must have given the money to Claas van Elslant, who is also called in and asked, whether he has received money from Frerick Aarzen : he answers No. Jacobus Backer — 27 fl. — says, he first wants to know, how much each is to receive pro rata, who has a just claim and he pretends, he is not obliged to pay more, than after a repartition of the accounts he shall be found to owe. The Board does not agree with him. Order for the Bailiff. The Bailiff is herewith ordered and directed to demand and receive the money, due to the estate 214 Minutes of the Orphan Masters of Nicolaas Velthuysen for goods sold from it, and to prosecute unwilling debtors with the utmost rigor of the law. Raghel van Tienhoven appearing the request, made on her behalf to the Director General and Council March g"" last and the answer thereto are read to her, but as the answef is rather long, it can- not be recorded with the request, on the margin of which it stands and it is therefore deposited in the drawer of chest No. 4. Order. Anneke Litsco, widow of Daniel Litsco, Is here- with ordered by the Orphanmasters to appear be- fore them next Thursday, April 13, bringing with her an inventory of the estate of her late husband. Done etc. Thursday, April 27, 1662, at the City Hall present Messrs. Marten Cregier, Cornelis Steenwyck, and Pieter van Couwenhoven. Before the Board appeared Caspar Steimits and /oris Wolsy in relation to the administration upon some property, inherited by and belonging to Mary Botlaar, who having married and being present with her husband requests the Board to inquire for the property. Being questioned about it said Caspar shows a contract, made with Joris Wolsy and Tomas Baxter and written by Notary David Provoost October 31, 1661, by which he binds him- of New Amsterdam. 215 self to pay to said Mary Botlaar, being the daugh- ter of Dorathe Astens, his late wife, the sum of 600 fl. in six years each year 100 fl., of which he has already paid to the daughter as per account : Joris Wolsy produces a statement of what he has delivered to said Mary, which the Orphanmasters find to be as follows : Mary Bottlaar Credit. Debit. By inheritance fl. 600 " Adam Mott as per a/c 53.5 To paid to Caspar Steymits for expenses fl. 653.5 since the year 1651, when she lived at Jacob Hay's, as per a/c No I and con- tract fl. 82.7>i " Expense account No. 2 fl 80.11, taxed to " 70. " Joris Wolsey for various expenses, as per No 3 " 100. " Do. do. " 3.12 " three cows " 273. fl. 528.i9>i. Having received the accounts oi Joris Wolsy and Caspar Steymits, concerning the administration of the property, inherited by Mary Botlaar, the Orphanmasters of the City of Amsterdam in N. N. have found, that Joris Wolsy still owes Mary a balance of 36 fl. 13 St., besides an account and return of three cows with information of where they 2i6 Minutes of the Orphan Masters are and what increase they have had from the year 1654 to date; and as to the account of Caspar Stey- mits it is found, that he still owes said Mary Botlaar 89 fl. 12^2 St. and they are both ordered to pay their debts as soon as possible. Done etc. Pursuant to order of the Board of April 6 Anna Claas Croesens, widow of Daniel Litsco, produces the testament made by herself and husband, which is ordered recorded. Testament. In the name of the Lord, Amen ! Know ye every- body, who may read this public instrument or hear it read, that on the 26''' of December, 1661, at about 3 o. c. p. m., before me, Mattheus de Vos, Notary Public, appointed by the Hon'''' Director General and Council and residing at Amsterdam in New Netherland, and before the witnesses, named below, personally appeared the worthy Daniel Letsco, Lieu- tenant of a Company of Burghers in this City, sick abed, and Anna Claas Croesens, his wife, to me, the Notary, well known as well in body and both in pos- session of their memory and reason, using them freely, as was apparent to us, — who considering human sickness and frailty, the certainty of death and its uncertain hour and not wishing to leave this world without testamentary dispositions have in the best manner, quite voluntarily made their testament and last will as follows : they first commend their immor- tal souls, when leaving their bodies, to the endless of New A msterdam . 217 mercy of God, and their bodies to the earth by a Christian burial ; they revoke and annul all former testaments and last wills, by them jointly or singly made and executed, not wishing, that anybody shall meddle therein in any way, but holding them with all points, clauses and legacies contained therein as powerless and of no value. Then as the testatrix has a son of her first marriage with.yizw Jansen Swaartveger, called Hermanns Jansen Swaartveger and born at Castel Rio Grande in Brazil, now about 19 years old and studying the art and practice of surgery here in this City, as the paternal estate, settled on him, has through troubles and misfortune at sea become mixed up with the property of the testators, which was not very important, as it has pleased the Lord to bless them here in this country with worldly goods, honestly acquired, — in coming to the disposition of their property, the testators devise to said Hermanns Jansen, in place of his paternal inheritance, as they herewith do, the sum of 400 fl. in good, strung wampum, which the survivor of them both shall be bound to pay him, when he comes of age or marries with their consent and con- sidering, that said Hermanns Jansen has costed the testators already a good sum for learning surgery and will cost more, which they will and wish shall be taken by him as his legitimate childs share of his parents' property ; they have made and constituted, as they hereby do, their daughter Anna Litsco, now about 14 years old, also heiress of 400 fl. of good. 2 1 8 Minutes of the Orphan Masters strung wampum, to be paid, as before, by the sur- vivor as her legitimate share, when she comes of age or marries with the consent of the survivor. Further out of the special love and affection, which they bear to each other, the testators reciprocally name and constitute the survivor universal heir of all property, movable and immovable, bonds and credits, linnen, woollen, gold and silver, coined and uncoined, clothing, household goods, nothing excepted, which the first dying may leave, who hereby empowers the survivor to do therewith, as he or she pleases, without interference or contradiction from anybody and without being obliged to give an account or inventory, but excluding all including their children under pain of losing, if they should oppose this testament and last will, especially exclud- ing herewith the Orphans Chamber of this City or where testators might die and all others concerning the guardianship of their said children and the administration of their property for they do not wish, that these shall have any trouble about it. The testa- tors further herewith authorize each other, that the survivor may elect as co-guardian of the children, whom he or she pleases, and they substitute the said two children, Hermanns Jansen Swaartveger and Anna Letsco to inherit each one half of the estate, left by testators, to do therewith as with their own and if one of said children should die, while a minor, his or her aforesaid pre-legacy and legitimate hereditary share shall then devolve upon the survivor of them, of Neiv Amsterdam. 219 at whose death, while a minor, it shall go to the survivor of the testators and if such minor child should die after the death of the surviving testator, his or her share is to go to the nearest blood rela- tions of testatrix, then alive, for it is not desired, that the blood relations of him, the testator, shall have anything, because he has never received any kind- ness or help from them, although they might and could have done it; they are hereby expressly excluded for good reasons the testators hereto moving. Finally the testators say, it is their last will, that in case they, jointly or singly, should change, increase or decrease the provisions, here made, by an instrument under their hand or hands, it shall be held to be of such force and value, as if it were included herein. The testators declare the foregoing to be their reciprocal last will and they demand, that in every respect it shall be carried out strictly and inviolably either as testament, codicill, donation causa mortis among living or otherwise, as is done with a testament and last will, even though some solemnity, required by law, may not have been observed, here- with deprecating all rules, ordinances and laws, hindering and preventing the execution hereof. Done at testators' house in Amsterdam in N. N. in the presence of Freryck Gysbertsen van den Bergh and Pieter Lauwerensen, inhabitants of this City, called in as credible witnesses, who signed the record hereof with the testators and me, the Notary, on the date as aforesaid. Beneath stood : After comparison 220 Minutes of the Orphan Masters this copy is found to agree with the original. Quod attestor. Mattheus de Vos, Notary Public. Thursday, June 15, 1662, at the City Hall present Messrs. Marten Cregier and Cornells Steenwyck. Abraham Jansen, the carpenter, coming in asks the Board for 400 fl., in wampum at interest on his house and lot, where he lives and is promised, that he shall have it to-morrow or Saturday. On June 17, 1662, the aforesaid 400 fl. have been handed to said Abraham Jansen by Mr. Marten Cregier as follows, he executing a mortgage on his house, recorded in the register of mortgages. A box with wampum fl., 87, 38 75 100, 55 43 5 17 4 fl. 400. This money comes ^from the estate of Jan Hutson, paid by Reintje Pieters This from Cleyn Claasie. Thursday, July 20, 1662, at the City Hall present Messrs. Marten Cregier, Cornelis Steenwyck and Pieter van Couwenhoven. Mr. Marten Cregier proposes, that the City needed some money and therefore the Burgomasters asked to have 600 fl. on interest : as the money on of New Amsterdam. 221 hand earned no interest, it was unanimously resolved by the Board, to loan 600 fl. to the City at 10 p. c. and the following parcels were handed over : A box with fl. 51 brought over fl. 367-8?^ li ti " So-VA A box with 18.15 A paper " " 26.6 ti it i8.i6j^ A box " " 49-16 H 11 54. A paper " " 18 ■1 << 37-3 11 <( " 18 l( 1( 87.6 (1 •< " 20.12 ti n 15-14 H li " 29.10 loose money -17 A box " " 14 *( " 90 fl. 600. fl. 367.8^ We, the undersigned Burgomasters and Rulers of this City of Amsterdam in the New Netherland, acknowledge and declare, that on the date as below we have received from the Orphans Chamber of this City six hundred florins in wampum, which we promise to return and pay to said Chamber on call in such pay, as wampum then shall rate between man and man, giving interest at ten per cent yearly from this day until the full and effectual repayment of said sum. For the fulfilment hereof we bind all the City's property, nothing excepted, subject to all laws and courts. In witness whereof we have signed this 22 2 Minutes of the Orphan Masters at Amsterdam in New Netherland on the 20'** of July, 1662. Oloff Stevensen. p. L. VAN DE Grift. Whereas Margriet Hardenbroeck, the widow of Pieter Rudolfus, intends to become the wife of Frerich Flipsen and the bans have already been published, therefore the Orphanmasters of this City order and direct said Margriet Hardenbroeck, before the solemnization of her marriage to deliver to this Board a statement and inventory of the property, left by said Pieter Rtidolfus and to be settled on his child as inheritance. This she is to do in eight days, on the last of this month. Done at Amsterdam in N. N., November 23, 1662. By Order, etc. Monday, December 4, 1662, at the City Hall pres- ent Messrs. Marten Cregier and Cornelis Steenwyck. Margriet Hardenbroeck, the widow of Pieter Rudolfus, coming in is told, that as she intends to marry again she must settle upon her child by said Rudolfus the property, inherited from the father. She says, that at present she can make no settle- ment, as her affairs are not ready, but, she adds, she has taken care of that, for by the marriage contract with her new husband provision is made, that this child is to inherit a like share with the children she of New Amsterdam. 223 may have during this marriage. The Board decide, that said marriage contract is to be recorded in the Orphans book and that guardians of the child must be appointed, as which are named the father of said Margriet Hardenbroeck and Jacobus Backer : she was ordered to notify the Board at the next session. Abraham Pietersen Molenaar (miller) reports, that his daughter requests, he and Sybout Claassen should be the guardians of her children by her deceased husband Tomas Jansen Mingael, but as said Mingael had an uncle, living at Fort Orange, the Orphan- masters decide, that he too must be a guardian, ac- cording to the following instrument : Whereas Tomas Jansen Mingael \\.'as, died, leaving besides the widow three small children, which re- quires, that administrators of his estate and guard- ians for his children should be appointed, therefore the Orphanmasters of this City elect and qualify as such Abraham Pietersen Molenaar, the father-in-law of the deceased, Sybout Cla'ssen and Cornelis Teunis- sen, called Kees Schoester (^Cornelis the shoemaker), herewith ordering said Abraham Pietersen and Sybout Classen, in the absence of said Cornelis Teunissen, whom the season and conditions do not allow to be present, to make an inventory of said estate as soon as possible and report it to Mr. Marten Cregier, President of the Orphans Chamber, in 14 days, to be disposed of then, as the best inter- ests of the widow and heirs should require. 2 24 Minutes of the Orphan Masters The Orphanmasters resolved to write to Mr. Paulus Leendersen van der Grift, asking him to pay over to Jan Julissen Kock the 50 fl., settled on Aaltje Bickers children, so that they may be placed in the chest of the Orphans Chamber. Cristina de Haas is hereby ordered to appear before this Board at the next session. Thursday, December 14, 1662, at the City Hall present Messrs. Marten Cregier, Cornells Steenwyck and Peter van Couwenhoven. Catarina de Haas appearing is told, whereas her husband has now been from home for some years and rumor has it, that he had died on the Islands, she must, agreeably to the rule of the Orphans Chamber, give an account and inventory of her husbands estate and settle on the child the paternal inheritance. She says, that up to date she had no sure information of her husbands death, that it was only rumored here, that her estate is not settled yet, that there are several creditors in Holland, from whom she expects to receive the power of attorney next year. Annetje Dircks, late widow of Dirck Smitt, is in- formed, that Jacob Strycker and Isaack Grevenraat, guardians of her child, request, that she shall settle on her child the paternal inheritance. She answers, she has done that in Holland and shows an instru- of New Amsterdam. 225 ment to that effect, dated January 20, 1662, to the amount of 400 fl. and a further settlement of 600 fl. secured on her house here, dated March 31, 1662 : asked, whether she has received the whole of her husband's pay from the Company and whether she has called on Messrs. Horenbeeck and Verbruggen, she says Yes. The Orphanmasters decide and order her, to appear before the Board with her hus- band in eight days and it is resolved to send her in the meantime the following instrument : Annetje Meinders, formerly widow of Dirck Smiti, late Ensign in the service of the West India Company here, has shown to the Orphans Chamber of this City the settlement on her child of the paternal estate, made in Holland by a note for 400 fl. given to the Orphans Chamber at Amsterdam, Holland, and besides it mortgaged her house and lot on the Heerewegh (Broadway) in this City for 600 fl. Holland currency ; this settlement not appear- ing sufficient to the Orphanmasters, they therefore request Messrs. Jacob Strykcer and Isaack Greveraat, guardians of said Annetje Meinders child, to make such other agreement with her about the settlement, as they shall consider fair and best for the child. Done etc. Margriet Hardenbroeck coming in produces the marriage contract, made by her and Freryck Flipsen, her future husband, but not signed. This contract having been read and considered, the Board does not deem it sufficient to show, that the paternal in- 226 Minutes of the Orphan Masters heritance is settled on the child, because it says, first, that the survivor shall not be held to give any account to the children or relations nor an inventory of the estate, excluding all : secondly, the fifth article says, that if the contracting parties should have no children, no settlement shall be made on her child. Margriet Hardenbroeck is therefore ordered to make a settlement on the child of the paternal inheritance in eight days from date. Monday, December i8, 1662, at the City Hall present (as before.) Abraham Pietersen Molenaar (miller), grand- father of the children of Tomas Jansen Mingael, and with Sybout Classen, guardian of said children, in- form the Board, that they fear, the estate of Tomas Jansen owes more, than is due to it, and they, re- quest therefore, that two of the principal creditors be appointed administrators. The Board decides and tells them, to make that request to the Court. Margriet Hardenbroeck is asked, whether she has spoken with her fiancd about what was told her last Saturday ; saying, she had done so, she is directed to bring him in. Paulus Heimans is asked after the condition of his property and of the goods, left by his deceased wife. Answering, that all had been sold, he is asked, how of New A msterdam. 227 many children he has, and says two, both children of his wife by her first husband, named Volckje and Andries. The Orphanmasters direct him to have a statement of incoming and due moneys made by Gabry the Vendumaster, and to show it to the Board next Thursday. Frerick Flipsen and Margriet Hardenbroeck, coming in are asked for their marriage contract and how it is understood, and after explaining it they signed the following document. Before the Orphans Court appeared Margriet Hardenbroeck, widow of Pieter Rudolfus, prospective bride, assisted by her future husband, Frerick Flipsen, who jointly declared, as it was impossible to make a settlement on her child by Pieter Rudolfus, called Maria, of the paternal estate, the more so, as it was not known, by whom they might be called on for debts of Rudolfus' estate, therefore Frerick Flipsen, out of special love and affection, promises, as he hereby does, to keep said child as his own and if his wife, her mother, should die before him, leav- ing only this child, he declares, he makes her now the heiress of all her, the wife's, and his property, provided he does not marry again and died unmar- ried. But if he should marry again, then he could and would give to said child a just half and if he and Margriet should have one or more children, he declares, that Maria aforesaid shall share alike with them. In witness whereof both have signed this at 228 Minutes of the Orphan Masters the Orphans Chamber in Amsterdam in N. N. December i8, 1662. Fredryck Flypsen Margrita Hardenbroeck We, the undersigned Orphanmasters, are satisfied with the foregoing settlement and have signed this in proof thereof. Date as above. Martin Kregier CORNELIS StEENWYCK. 1663. Whereas, Tielman van Vleeck and Claas Gangelof- zen Visser have been elected administrators of the deserted estate of Nicolaas Velthuysen by the Orphanmasters and said van Vleeck has moved from here to live in the Village of Bergen in this Province, whereby it has become necessary to appoint some- body else in his place, therefore the Orphanmasters herewith elect and qualify Pieter Jacobsen Marius, who is requested with said Claas Gangelofzen Visser to settle said estate as quickly as possible, take over the money in hands of said van Vleeck and of the Bailif Mattheus de Vos and collect the outstanding debts, so that the estate may at once be closed up and the creditors receive their dues. Done at Amsterdam in N. N. January 17, 1663. Monday, January 29, 1663, at the City Hall pres- ent (as before). Annetje Meinders, formerly widow of the late of New Amsterdam. 229 Ensign Dirck Smitt, appearing is informed, that the Orphanmasters do not consider the settlement, made in Holland, sufficient and that she is still bound to make another settlement, the more so as the house and furniture here are security for it. After some hesitating, Annetje agrees to talk with her husband about it and make another settlement. The Orphanmasters having resolved to appoint another guardian to act with Jacob Strycker and Isaack Greveraat elect as such Hendrick Smit, brother of the deceased, to whom, coming in, this is communicated and he is asked about the payment of the note, settled on the child in Holland. An- swering, his brother has come from Holland and knows more about the matter, he is requested to inform himself about it. Commission. Whereas the Orphanmasters deem it best, that besides the guardians, already elected for the child of Dirck Smitt dec'd., Ensign in the service of the West India Company here, another be appointed, therefore they authorize to act as such Hendrick Smit, brother of the said Dirck Smitt dec'd. Done etc. Thursday, February 8, 1663, at the City Hall present Messrs. Marten Cregier and Cornelis Steenwyck. Adam Brouwer, Tomas Verdon and Arien Wil- 230 Minutes of the Orphan Masters lemsen appearing produce an extract from the Record of Resolutions of the Court of Breuckelen, dated January 24, 1663, and having been referred by said Court to this Board, as the extract shows, they request, that Master Pautus be ordered, to let them have their fathers property, for which purpose the following order is made : Adam Brouwer, Tomas Verdon and Arien Wil- lemsen, all children by previous marriages of the wife of Paulus van de Beecq, having shown an ex- tract from the Record of Resolutions of the Court of Breuckelen, dated January 24, 1663, request, whereas up to date they have not yet received their father's inheritance, that they may have it from Mr. Paulus van de Beecq, who has hitherto retained it. The Orphanmasters decide, as persons and property are not within the jurisdiction of this City and the power of this Board does not extend beyond the limits of the jurisdiction, that therefore petitioners must address themselves to the Director General and Council of N. N. Jacob Strycker and Isaack Greveraat come in with Stoffel Barensen Smitt, brother of the deceased Dirck Barensen Smitt, late Ensign in the service of the W. I. Company here, also Annetje Meinders, widow of said Dirck Barensen Smitt, assisted by her present husband, Abel Hardenbroeck. Having re- ceived the settlement, made on her child by Annetje Meinders in Holland, and having seen the state- of New A ■msterdam. 2 3 1 ment and inventory of the property of her late hus- band, the Orphanmasters declare the settlement insufficient and require her to make another. Finally after estimating the value of the inventorized goods and after some haggling said Annetje made in the presence and with the consent of her present husband an agreement with the Orphanmasters, to-wit, that when her child by said Dirck Barensen Smitt comes of age or marries she promises, as she hereby does, to pay her iioo fl. Holland currency and besides 700 fl. in good, strung, current wam- pum, as it then, when it becomes due, shall pass here in the City between man and man. Both, Annetje Meinders and Abel Hardenbroeck, further promise, honestly to bring up said child, with those God may give them during their married life, give her food and clothing, in health and in sickness, instruct her in God's Word, let her go to school, have her taught to sew and to do all, which pious and good parents are bound to do, all with- out diminishing said sums of money. For the carrying out of the foregoing they give to the Orphanmasters as special security both their houses and lots in this City, one East of the Heere Straat (Broadway), bounded North by Jan Hen- dricksen van Gunst, South by the house and lot of Geertje Hoppe, the other on the Westside of the Prince Graft (Broad Str.), between the houses and lots of Cornells Barensen van der Kuyl on the South and of the widow of Pieter Rudolfus on the North, 232 Minutes of the Orphan Masters generally binding their persons and property, noth- ing excepted, subject to all laws and courts. In witness whereof they have signed this at Amsterdam in New Netherland, January 31, 1663. Abell Hardenbruck. This is — I - - the mark of Annetje Meinders, made by herself. Thursday, February 22, 1663, at the City Hall present Messrs. Marten Cregier, Cornelis Steenwyck and Pieter Wolferzen van Couwenhoven. SchepenyZ, 85, 96-99, 114, 121, 127, 129 249 250 Index. BRESAR, Martje, 49 Mary, 49 Rebecca, 49 Susanna, 49 BRIL, Gerrit, 66, 68, 71 BRONCK, Pieter, 125, 147, 182 BROUWER, Adam, 229 BRYEL Toussein, 136 BRUYND, Hermen Reinercen, 83, 84 BRUYNSEN, Age, 178 Bruyn, 178 CAPPOENS, Cristyntje, 104 CARELSEN, Hans, 136, 141, 144, 146 CARSTENSEN, Claes, from Sant, 32 CECER, Pieter', alias Malle- mock, 4, 9, 13 CLAASSEN, Sybrant, 223, 226, CLAASIE, Cleyn, 171, 206, 220, 233 CLAES, Annetie, ZZ, 4i CLASEN, Pieter, 90 Tryntie, 31 CLASSEN, Frans, 58, 68, 70, n, 80 CLOCK, Clocq, Abraham, 17 93, 94 Pelgrum, 183, 208 CLOPPENBURGH, Cornelis Jansen, 89, 90, gi, 158 Jan Cornelissen, 90, 91 CLOPPER, Cornelis Jansen, 32, 8S, 137, 178 CONINCK, Allard, 10, 189, 195, 233-36, 242-43 COPPE, Jacob, 100, loi, 102, 104, 106, no. III, 113, 115, 118, 134-37, 139-41, 143-46, 151-53, 157, 170, 184 CORNELIS, Anna, 39, 42, 46, 64, 154, 158, 161 Aryaentie, 24, 25 Lysbet, daughter of Cor- nelis Aarsen, no, 136 Lysbet, widow van Harden- wyck, 244 CORNELISSEN, Aart, 245 Jan, of Rotterdam, 30, 32, 33, 37, 86; children of, 32 Pieter, go Willem, 137, 139, 140 CORSSEN, Cornelis, son of Cors Pietersen, 40 Hendrick, 40 Pieter, 40 CORT, Symon Hermsen, 208 CORTELJOU, Jacques, 32 COS. See Kos. COUSSEAU, Jacques, 232, 239, 244-45, 248 CRAY, Teunis, 192 CREGIER, Martin, 173, 179, 180, 182, 183, 187, 188, 190, 192, 211, 214, 220, 222-24, 229, 232. See Crygier. CROESENS, Anna Claas, wid- ow of Daniel Litsco, will, 216 CROMMETE, Margret, 126 CROON, Dirck Jansen, 104 CRYGIER, Cregier, Martin, 56, 63, 65, 102, 117, 119, 122 DAY, Jacob, Teunissen, 240 DE BARY, Pieter, 119 DE BRULL, Catharyna, widow of Anthony Rademan, 119, 120 DE BRUYN, Frangois, 98, 157 Index. 251 DE COLENAARi Lauwerens, 170 DE DECKER, Joannes, 139, 143, 147-49 DE FOREEST, Isaac, 17, 87, 88, 103, 122, 193, 203 DE GABRY, Timotheus, 88, 89, 103, 106, no, 112, 115, 122, 129 DE GRAAF, Cornelis, 88, 95 Hendrick, 88, 95, 155 DE GROOT, Willem Pietersen, 142, 237, 242, 243 DE HAAS, Cristyn, 202, 224 DE HAES, Andries, 7, 10, 13, 30 37, 43, 1(> DE HULTER, Mrs. Anna, 109 Joan, 167 Joanna, daughter, 166, 168 Johannes, 105, 106, 108, 109, 112, IIS, 116, 117, 157, 160, 166, 168, 169; will of, 162 Joannes, son, 166, 168 Mighiel, 106, 108, 109, 167-69 Paiilus, senior, 169 Paulus, 106, 108, 109, 166, 168 Samuel, 166, 168 DE JONGH, Claes Willemsen, 3 Jan Gillis, 156, 185 Jan Jansen, 34, 35, 57, 119-21 DE LAAT, Joanna, wife of Jer. Ebbingh, widow of J. de Hulter, los, 108, 109, 115- 16, 157, 160, 166-69, 20s ; will of, 162 DE LA MONTAGNE, Joannes Monjeer, 92-94 DE LA NOY, Abraham, 68, 69, ^^, 80, 81, 83, 137-38, 147, 194; will of, 196 DE LA NOY, Abraham, son, 197 Marycke, 197 Peter, 197 DE MEESTRES, Styntje Pie- ters, 137, 140, 143, 148-49 DE MILT, Anthony, 81, 83, 137-38 DE MOLENAAR, Elias, 167 DE PEISTER, Joannes, 85, 87, no, 121, 127, 130, 132, 141, 143, 149, iSi, IS3, IS7, 170, 233-36, 247 DE PRE, Jan, 126, 129, 150, IS9 DE RAM, Willem, 201 DE SILLE, Nicasius, 102, 103, 117, 119, 121 Walbrugh, 17 DE TRUY, Mary, 192 DE VOS, Mattheus, 108, 123, 135, 138, 172, 177, 179, 209- II, 213, 216, 228 DE VRIES, Reintje, 99, 113 DIRCKS, Annetje, widow of Dirck Smitt, 186, 187, 224. See Meinders. Annetje, widow of Peter Kock, 160 Eghbertje, 178 Grytje, widow of Jan Nagel, 43, 44 Immetje, widow of Frans Clasen, 70 DIRCX, Madaleen, widow of Corn. Hendricksen, 4, 7, 29, 179, 192 Hendricksen, 4, 7, 29, 179, 192 DRAYER, Lauwerens Andrie- sen, 102 DREPER, Hans, 54 252 Index. DRIESEN, Barent, 9, DRISIUS, Domine Samuel, 201 DUYCKINGH, Evert, 32, 93, 94, 180 EBBINGH, Ebbinck, Jeroni- mus, 105, 107, 108, 109, 116, 160, 166-68, 205 EBBINCK, Mrs., 85, 105, 106, 108, 112. See Johanna de Hulter, de Laat. ELBERTS, Weintje, 205, 207, 209 ELBERTSEN, Elbert, 2, 8, 22, ELDERSEN, Isebrandt, 107 ENGELBERTS, Eldert, 65, 66, 74 ENGELS, Neer, 27, 28 ERNSTINGH, Catharyna, wid- ow Sluyter, 234 ETSAL, Samuel, 210 FLIPSEN, Frederick, 52, 222, 22s, 227 FOULER, Joseph, 112, 113 FRANSEN, Claas, 68, 70 Dirck, 68, 70 Jacob, 68, 70 Jan, 73 Tymen, 68-69, 70 FULLERWEVER, Gerrit, 89, 90, 139, 158 GALMA, Sybrant Jansen, 189, 213 GELL, Jan, 166 GERRITS, Lysbet, 113, 124 Vroutje, 202 GERRITSEN, Jan,' 10, 113, 124 Otte, 113, 124. See van Har- derwyck. GILLISON, Jan, 102 GODERIS, Joost, 179 GREVERAAT, Andries, 238 Hendrick, 238 GREVERAAT, Grevera, Gre- venraad, Isaac, 40, 46, 47, 61, 96, 98, 159, 181-82, 210, 224, 229, 230, 238, 244, 248 Metje, 211, 233 GREVERAER, Elizabeth, wid- ow of Elb. Elbertsen, 22, 23 GROESEN, Cornells, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22 HAGENAAR, Arien, 17S Cristina, 175 Jacob, 175 Jan Jansen, 159, 161, 181, 183 Jeremias Jansen, 161, 171, 17s, 176, 177, 180, 181, 182 Sofia, 17s HALL, Thomas, 5, 47, 49, 61, 6s, (£, 76, 78, 96, 144-45. 151, 171, 202, 206, 2II-I2, 245-46 HANZEN, Salomon, 129 HARBERTSEN, Marten, 143 HARDENBROECK, Abel, 230, 246 Margaret, widow Rudolfus, 202-3, 222, 225, 226, 227 HARMENSEN, Stoffel, 31 HAY, Jacob, 215 HEIMANS, Paul, 226 HENDRICKS, Beletje, 207 Geertie, 58, 68, 75. 11, 79. 139. 142-45. 150-SI. 170 Merritje, 189 Styntje, 37 Tryntje, 37, 40 Index. 253 HENDRICKSEN, Cornelis, from' Dort, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13, 30 Frerick, 183 Gerrit, 113, 129 Harmen, of Bergen, 30 Hendrick, 17, 59 Ryck, 60, 61, ^^, 79, 83 HERMANS, Augustin, 16 HERMENS, Beletje, 193 HERMSEN, Frerick, 176, 180, 181. See Hendricksen, F. HERWARTS, Andrees, 106 HOM, Jan, 49 Jeene, widow of Joris, 60, 76, 114, 123, 172, 173 Joris, 49, 52, 60, 76, 78, 172, 173 Priscilla, 173 Willem, 173 HOPPE, Catrina, 138 Adolf, 138 Andries, 58, 59. 68, 75, ^^, 79, 82, 135. 137-38, 140, 144. 14s, 170 Geertje, 136, 138, 141, 231. See Hendricks, Geertje. Hendrick, 138 Matthys, 138 Wilhelmus, 138 Huges, Jacob, surgeon, 9 HUTSITSON, Jan, 47, 48, 49, S2-SS, 61, 63, 8s, 96, 98, 99, 114, 121, 123, 124, I2S, 127, 130, 181, 212; will of, 49 HUTSON, Jan, 220 HUYBERSEN, Arien, 242-43 HUYGEN, Hendrick, 36 HUYS, Jacob Jansen, (£, 71, 100 IMBROECK, Barbara, 92, 93 JACOBS, Tryntje, 38 JACOBSEN, Arien, 189 Jacob, 39, 42, 46 Pieter, 31 Rut, 134 JAGER, Cornelis Herpersen, 126, 128 JANS, Aeltie, 32 Annetje, 178 Dirckie, 34, 35, 56 Elsie, 76 Fytje, daughter of Jan Schutt, 44 Hester, wife of Jacob van Couwenhoven, 12, 20 Jannetje, 58, S9 Jenneke, 81, 82 Jetje, 123, 124 Seletje, widow Van der Walle, 247 JANSEN, Abraham, 220 Albert, 76, 78 Cornelis, 86, 178 Cornelis, of Emden, 16, 19 Dirck, 178 Eduart, 55 Evert, ID Lauwerens, 145, 158, 161 Laurens, 9, 45, 64 Michiel, 27, 28, 38, 43, 211 Pieter, the Norman, 80, 85 Rem, 170 Roelof, 38, 41, 43 JEMPTINGH, Jan, 173 JOCHEMSEN, Andries, 17 JOGHIMSEN, Andries, 193 David, 213 Jan, 191 JONCKER, Merritje Jans, widow van Langevelt, 239 JORIS§EN, Burger, 98 254 Index. JURRIAANS, Lysbet, wife of Isaac Greveraat, 238, 244-45, 248 JURRIAENSEN, Eldert, 54 JURYAENS, Maritie, 34 KARREMAN, Mighiel de, 66 KETEL, Hans, (£ KEUNINCK, Ariaan Fransen, 84 KIERSTEDE, Hans, 40, 97 KIP, Hendrick, 5, 7 Hendrick Hendricksen, 2 Isaac, 4, 8, 32, no, 115, 135- 37, 139, 141-43, 14s, 179. 184-85 Jacob, Secretary, 2, 8, 13, 16, 17, 18 KOCK, Pieter, 160, 174-75 KOECK, Kock, Jan Jelissen, 135, 156, 174, 177, 179, 185, 208, 212, 213, 224, 234, 237 KOS, Claes Pietersen, 17, 27, 28 Marretie, 27 KUYTER, Jochem Pr., 26 LA CHAIR, Anneke Ryzens, will of, 241 Salomon, 180, 181, 185, 239; will of, 241 LAMBERSEN, Hendrick, 49, 51. See Mol. Thomas, 238, 239, 244-45, 248 LANGEVELTHUYSEN, Nico- las, 130, 131, 132. See Velthuysen. LAUWERENS, Jan, 173 Jurrien, 83 Skipper, 50, 97 LAUWERENSEN, Arent, 38, 39, 41, 156 LAUWERENSEN, Lauwerens, 39, 42, 53, 98-99, 125 Pieter, 100, loi, no, 157, 219 LBENDERSEN, Albert, 24, 25 LEENDERTSEN, See van die Grift. LEUNISSEN, Jacob, 76, 78 LEVY, Asser, 206 LIEFFRINCK, Jan Babtista, 170 LITSCO, Anna, daughter of Daniel, 217, 218 Anneke, widow of Daniel, 214; will of, 216 Letsco, Daniel, 160, 174, 19-, 214; will of, 216 LOOCKERMANS, Govert, 11- 12, 14, 20, 190, 191, 193, 19s, 196, 233, 243-44, 247 Merritje, wife of Govert, 233. LUBBERS, Marycke, widow de la Noy, 194; will of, ig6 LUBBERSEN Fredrick, 37, 40, 41 MAAN, Bartholdus, 183, 204, 247 MAES, Grietie, 27, 28 MARIUS, Pieter Jacobsen, 39, 42, 45, 64, 145, 154, 158, 161, 228 MARTENS, Claas, 203, 207, 235, 245 MEINDERS, Annetje, 228, 237, 246; marries Abel Harden- broeck, 230. See Dircks, Annetje. METSELAAR, Pieter Jansen, 208 MEWES, Jan, 10 MIGHIELSEN, Stoflfel, 54, 97 Index. 255 MINGUEL, Thomas Jansen, 223, 226 MOBSMAN, Jacob Jansen, 68, 69, yT, 80 MOL, Hendrick Lambersen, 52, 54, 181, 212 Lambert Huybertsen, 52, 58, 59, 75, 79, 138, 144, 150, 170 MOLENAAR, Abraham Pieter- sen, 106, 107, 112, 223, 226 MOOLENAAR, Gerrit, 82 MORIAN, Morean. Jan Rut- gersen, 35, 57, 176, 180. See Jan Rutgersen. MOTT, Adam, 215 NAGEL, Jan, 43, 44 Jurriaen Jansen, 44 Styntje Jansen, 44 NEVIUS, Joannes, Secretary, 32, 48, SS, 73, 81, 82, 87, 88, 103, III, 112. 118, 122, 125, 126, 129, 132-33, 149, 151, 176, 194 OBE, Hendrick Hendricksen, 113, 114, 123, 159, 181-82, 244, 247-48 OESTERMAN, Barent, 47, 48, 64, 66, 100, 176, 189 OP DYCK, Gysbert, 36, 74 OTTE, Aris, 190, 191 PAULUSSEN, MIGHIEL, 66, 68, 71, 73. See Karreman. PEECK, Peecq, Jan, 17, 55, 177 PERIE, Jan, 177 PETTET, Thomas, 57 PHILIPPSEN. See Flipsen. PIETERS, Leuntje, widow of C. J. Cloppenburgh, 89, go PIETERS, Reintje, 205, 220 PIETERSEN, Abraham, 191 Claas, go Cors or Cornells, ZT, 40, 90 Gerrit, 156, 158 Rainier, 52 Willem, 100, 102, no PLAVIER, Jan Joosten, 200 PLUYVIER, Cornelis, 194, 199; will of, 200 POS, Lodowyck, 208 POTT, Cornelis Teunissen, 107 PRICE, Jeremias, 167 PROVOST, David, 17, 214 RAD EM AN, Anthony, 119 REIDERSEN, Hermen, 148 REINHOUTZEN, Reinhout, 89, 90, 139, 158 ROBBERS, Judick, 242-43 ROMEIN, Symon Jansen, 142, 14s, 146, 150, 151, 156, 158, 176, 207, 209, 244 ROMYN, Jan Pietersen, 34 Pieter Jansen, 34 ROOS, Aeltie, 63, dy Cornelia, 61, 63 Gerrit Jansen, 61, 63, 67, 73 Joannes, 61, 6:^ Pieter, 61, 63 RUDOLFUS, Maria, 227 Pieter, 132, 135, 142, 161, 171- 72, 176, 184, 203, 222, 227, 231 RUTGERSEN, Jan, 34, 100, 136. See Morian. RUYTERS, Tryntje, 174 RYCK, Gosewyn, 60, 61 RYCKEN, Hendrick, 60, 61 Rynier, 2, 8, 22, 23, 199 RYSENS, Anneke, widow la Chair, 239, 256 Index. SAM, Jacob Jansen, 213 SAMANE, Isaac, 167 SAMUEL, Margret, 194, 202, 211, 212 Thomas, 235 Willem, 212 SCHAAF, Hendrick, 137, 143, 147, 149 SCHABANCK, Pieter, 44, 104, I 12-13 SCHEVELBERGH, Johannes, 247 SCHOESTER, Kees, 223 SCHRICK, Paulus, 192 SCHRYVER, Jan, 15, 17, 47, 64, 66, 80, 81, 83, i?9 SCHUTT, Fytje Jans, 44 Jan, 44 SCHUYLER, Philipp Pietersen, IIS, 116, 117 SERVAAS, Leentje Dirck, 190, 191 SIECKEN, Dirck, 57, 67, 70 Jan, 57 Teunis, 58 SLEGHT, Cornelis Barensen, 107 SLUYTER, Hendrick Jansen, 234 SMEMAN, Herman, 24, 25 SMITT, Dirck Barensen, 186, 187, 224, 229-30, 237, 246 Hendrick Barensen, 229, 237-38 Stoffel, Barensen, 230 ST A ATS, Abraham, 159 note Jacob Jansen, 144, 146 STEENDAM, Jacob, 2 STEENWYCK, Cornelis, 94, 173, 179, 182, 184, 190, 192, 213-14, 220, 222, 224, 229, 232, 237, 24s, 247 STEIN, Hans, 126, 128 STEVENSEN, Oloff, 74, 86, See van Cortland. STEYMITS, Caspar, 206, 214-15 STOFFELSEN, Jacob, 38, 175 STOUTENBURGH, Pieter, 37, 40, 41, 60, 61, 79, 171, 202, 212, 232, 245, 246 STRAATEMAACKER, Jan Dircksen, 74 STREETS of New Amsterdam, 44, S3, 59 note, 108, 180, 201, 231 STRYCKER, Angenietje, wife of Claas Tysen, 62 Jacob, 10, 17, 60, 62, 70, 186, 194, 224, 229-30, 241 SWAARTVEGER, Hermanus Jansen, 217-18 Jan Jansen, 217 SWARTOUT, Thomas, 144 SWITS, Appolonia, 25 Claes, 25 Cornelia, 25 Cornelis, 25 Cornelis Clasen, S, 24, 25 Isack, 25 SYMONSEN, Arien, 153 TADES, Mighiel, 106 TANIKRAFT, Jeen, 45 Mery, 45 Thomas, 45, 57, 6g, n, 79, 85, 113 Willem, 45 TEN EYCK, Coenrat, 97 TEUNIS, Claasie, 74 TEUNISSEN, Claes, 27 Cornelis, 223 Gysbert, 79, 80 Jan, 45, 57, 69, 73, III, 113, 148 Index. 257 TEUNISSEN, Tobias, S. 92-94 TOBIASSEN, Teunis, 93 TOMAS, Jannetje, 171, 194, 202, 211-12 Wilbreght, 90 TOMASSEN, Samuel, 245, 246 TONIS, Jannetje, wife of Dirck Siecken, 70 TONNEMAN, Mr., 64 Pieter, 183 TOUNSEN, Jan, 113 TURCK, Simon Clasen, 53, 98, 205, 208 TYMENS, Elsie, widow van der Veen, 194, 235-36, TYSON, Claas, 60, 62, 70 URBANUS, Hermen, 93 Neeltje, 93 Urbanus, 93 VAN AUWERYCK, Jurrien Jansen, 183 VAN BEECK, Johannes, 3, 6, 7, II, 12, 14 Joost, 6, II VAN BOLSART, Reintje Pie- ters, 121, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 147, 153, 181-82 VAN BREESTE, Jan Jansen, 132, 133, 134 VAN BRUGGE, Carl, 41 (Verbrugge) Seth, 187 VAN BRUGH, Joannes, 108, 149, 150, 158, 161, 190, VAN BRUNT, Rut Joosten, 31 VAN CAMPEN, Tryntje, 174, 177, 179, 182, 193 VAN CORLAAR, Arent, 107, 142 VAN CORTLAND, Oloff Stevenson, i, 2, 6, 9, 29, 32, 37, 45. 48, S8, 102, 117, 119, 122, 132, 134-35. 137-38, 156-57. 159, 170, 171. 173, 179, 180, 182, 183, 184, i86, 187, 188, 190, 192, 211, 241 VAN COUWENHOVEN, Ja- cob Wolfertsen, 12, 20-21, 26, 189, 209 Pieter Wolfertsen, 2, 12, 15, 22, 40, 43-45, SI, 56, 63, 65, 69, 75, 79, 104, 1 13-14, 123, 126, 151, 214, 220, 224, 232, 244, 247-48 VAN DAM, Floris, 166 VAN DEN BERGH, Freryck Gysbertsen, 219 VAN DER BEECK, Beecq, Paulus, 58, 92, 100, 144, 206, 230 VAN DER BILT, Jan, loi, no, 117. 135-36, 142-43, 145, 158 Merritje Jans, no, 136 VAN DER KUYLE, Cornells Barensen, 231 VAN DER MEULEN, Joannes, 149 VAN DER PULLEN, Seger, 199, 201 VAN DER VEEN, Cornells, 234, 236 Cornells Albersen, 236 Grietje, 234, 236 Pieter Cornelissen, 2, 37, 86, 94, 194, 19s, 196, 233-36 Tymen, 234, 236 Walewyn, 239, 2^1 VAN DER VIN, Hendrick Jan- sen, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 126, 128, 199, 244 258 Index. VAN DER VIN, Judick, 31 VAN DER WALLE, Hendrick, 247 Seletje Jans, 247 VAN DER WEL, Lauwerens Cornelissen, 60, 62, 70 VAN DE VEN, Justus, 166-68, 170 VAN DE WATER, Hendrick, 242, 243 Jacobus, 240 VAN DIE GRIFT, Paulus Leendersen, ii, 12, 13, 15, 22, 38, 45, 48, SI, 63, 80, 85, 87, 99, 102, 104, 112, 117, 121, 124, 127, 130, 134-35. i-Z7-Z% 141, 149, 151, 153, 156, 157, 159. 170-71, 175. 185, 204, 207, 209, 224 VAN DONCK, Daniel, 149, ISO VAN DORP, Cornelius, 165 VAN DORT, Cornells Hen- dricksen, 179, 192 VAN DYKE, .Hendrick, S9 VAN ELSLANT, Claes, 50, 97, III, 139, 177, 202, 212-13 Claas, senior, 134, 154, 194, 211 Herpert Classen, 183 VAN EYNDHOVEN, Baltha- sar, 236 VAN GUNST, Jan Hendrick- sen, 231 VAN HARDERWYCK, Otto Gerrits, 248 Gerrit Hendricksen, 114, 118, 123, 244, 247-48 VAN HASSELT, Hendrick Pietersen, 174, 177-78, 182, 186, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193, 211 VAN HOOGHTEYLINGEN, Jan Willemsen, 107 VAN HOORENBEECK, Jelis, 187, VAN IMBROECK, Gysbert, 61 VAN LAAR, Arien, 180, 183 VAN LANGSTRAAT, Pieter J'ansen, 3s, 56. See Romyn. VAN LANGEVELDE, Lan- geVelt, Cornelis, will of, 239 Cornelis, junior, 240 Jan, 240 VAN LINDE, Pieter, 4, 8 VAN MEPPELEN, Dirckie Jans, 34 VAN NAERDEN, Hendrick Jansen, 17 VAN RUYVEN, Cornelis, Sec- retary, 24, 172 VAN SALEE, Abraham Jansen, 84 VAN SANT. See Carstensen. VAN SCHELLUYNE, D., No- tary, 3, 8, 12, 16, 19, 35, 39, 41, 57, no, 120, 136, 152, 196, 199 VAN TIENHOVEN, Cornelis, 37; absconded, 149 note Janneke, 232 Joannes, 232 Lucas, 232 Rachel, 87, 149-50, 202-3, 209, 214, 232 VAN TRIGHT, Dirck, 202 Gerrit, 156, 158, 176 VAN VLEECK, Tielman, ^z, 80, 106, iiiS, 132, 13s, 143, 156, 161, 171, 172, 176, 177, 179, 183, 184, 185, 190, 191, 204, 206-7, 228 Index. 259 VAN VLOET, Cornelia, wife of J. J. de Jongh, 120 VAN VREDENBURGH, Wil- lem, 162, 166 VARREVANGER, Jacob, 206 Jacob Hendricksen, 149, 160, 174 VELTHUYSEN, Aaltje, 204 Nicolas, 47, 48, 64, 8s, 88, 95, 99, loi, 102, 103, 104, 106, III, 112, 118, 122, 123, 13s, 143. IS4-SS. 156, 161, 171-72, 176-77, 179. 183-85, 189-91, 204, 206-12, 213-14, 228. See Langevelthuysen. VERBRUGGE, Joannes, Pie- tersen, 56, (sz, 65, 69, 75, 79 VERDON, Jacobus, 61, 92 Thomas, 58, 61, 92, 93, 229 Jacobus, 61, 92 VERLETH, Judick, 16 Maria, widow of Joh. van Beeck, 3, 6, 11, 14 Nicolas, 7, II, 128 VERPLANCK, Abraham, 7, 10, 13, 30, 43. 61, 63, 177, 192 VINCENT, Adriaan, 126, 150 VINJE, Vigne, Jan, 5, 7, 61, 63, 232 VIS, Jacobus, 84, 115, 134-35, 141-43, 145, 185, 201 VISSER, Claas Gangelofsen, 184, 185, 191, 204, 206, 228, 242-43 VOLKERS, Dorethe, 134 WALDRON, Joseph Geresol- veert, 19 Resolvert, 208 WALE, Madelena, 79 WALINGH, Jacob, 38 WALRON, Thomas, 55 WAND EL, Thomas, 65, 79 WEMP, Jan Barentsen, 107 WENSELS, Adam, 82 WESSELSEN, David, 184, 192 WILLEMS, Janneke, wife of Nic. Velthuysen, 88, 95, 103, III Jannetie, 155 Tysie, widow de Groot, 237, 242-43 WILLEMSEN, Aert, 17, is6, 205, 207, 209 Arien, 229 Hendrick, 132, 133, 134, 179 WILLETT, Robert, 52 WINCKELHOECK, Pieter Jansen, 65, 74, 79, 184, 192 WISSELPENNINCK, Reinier, 209 WITT, Pieter Jansen, 132, 133 WOLFERSEN, Jacob, 64, 65, 66 WOLFERTSEN. See van Cou- wenhoven. WOLSY, Joris, 63, 76, 78, I73, 214-15 WOUTERSEN, EGBERT, 27, 28, 82