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  WESTCHESTER COUNTY,MISCELLANEA These items are given just as they were found on the records, and no attempt has been made to put them into genealogical order. FROM WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEEDS.
 
  John Jackson, aged 40 yrs., and Richard Hoadley, ae, 38 yrs., both "dwellers in Eastchester," testified that "being at Mr. Kyrke's house, which he now lives in," they heard Mr. John Pell of Ann Hooks Neck, declare that he had given his brother Kyrke the plantation where he now lives, in a place called Whitlocks Brook. Aug.4,, 168o (Liber B, p.117).
 
  John Griffin of Flushing, deeded to John Griffin, Jr., in 1711-12, one half of the lot in Mamaronck which he bought of John Blood-good (Liber G, p. 397).
 
  Sarah Shute, daughter of John Shute, late of Eastchester, dec'd., a minor, chose her father-in-law, James Morgan, to be her guardian Mch.17,1717 (Liber D, P. 77).
 
  Sarah White, daughter and orphan of Nathaniel White of East�chester, dec'd., released her uncle and guardian, Capt. John Drake, from all further responsibility concerning her estate, Nov. 3, 1704 (Liber C, P. 338).
 
  William Hunt of "Perschtoway," N. J., deeded to Daniel Hunt of Westchester, land that descended to him as heir-at-law to his father, John Hunt of Westchester, Dec. 22, 1726 (Liber G, p. 53).
 
  Roger Hurford, "late of Fairfield, Colony of Connecticut, now of Eastchester, " 1729 (Liber G, p. 189).
 
  Peter Totten and wife Phebe of Rye, deeded land in Rye for love and affection and good will, to sons Joseph Totten of the City of New York and Gilbert Totten of Rye, Nov. 23, 1749. The deed was witnessed by Peter Totten, Jr., who was called a "Quaker" (Liber H, p. 202).
 
  "Birth of the children of Edmund Ward, late of Eastchester, by Phebe his wife, daughter of Capt. Thomas Hunt of Westchester": Mary, b. June 79, 1726; Edmund, b. Feb. 1, 17274; Stephen, b. Feb. 27, 7729-30 (Liber G, p. '90).
 
  John Manning was a witness for John Richbell in 7699 (Liber A) and Mary Manning was a witness to Nathan and Mary Bayly's reconciliation in 1689 (Liber B, p. 43).
 
  Robert Penoyer of Mamaroneck deeded all real and personal estate in Mamaroneck to his sons William and Thomas, in 1671-2. He also mentioned in the deed, a daughter Martha Penoyer (Liber B, p. 100) .
 
  Names of those who took the Oath of Allegiance at Mamaro�neck, Jan. 37, 1698.�Cot :tt Calleb Heathcot, Eleazer Gedney, Pole�corpes Nelson,
 
  James Mott, Henry Desbrow, Benjamin Desbrow, John Desbrow, Edward Rogers, William Shaw, Samuel Headley, Robert Headley (Liber C, P. 7).
 
  Richard Osbourne of Westchester [and Fairfield] was "late deceased" Dec. 4, 168 (Liber B, P. 316).
 
  A "second marriage" of the widow [Abigail (Pinkney)] of David Osbourne of Eastchester, is mentioned in the settlement of his estate. Recorded April 23, 1688 (Liber A, P. 247). She was deceased before Oct., 1697 (Liber B, p. 399).
 
  Thomas "Mordeca" and John Bedient were Sons of "Mordecay" Bedient of Westchester, dec'd., and Mary his wife "afterwards called Mary Townsend." The widow of Mordcai Bedient m. (2) Roger Townsend (Liber A, p. 11; B, pp. 236 and 376). In I794-5 Ensign Thomas Bedient was "of Fairfield," when he appeared as attorney for Sarah and Abigail, "orphans of David Osbourne," now wives of Jonathan Sturge and William Hill (Liber B, P.399)Thomas Bedient had wife Mary (Osbourne?).
 
  William Fowler of Flushing sold 50 acres of land in Flushing, in 1699, to Mary Bedient, widpw of Fairfield, Conn. (Liber C, p. 8),
 
  Samuel Drake, Sr., of Eastchester, deeded to daughter Ruth Drake, 8o acres of land in Bronx, in 7679. Samuel Drake, Sr., of Eastchester, deeded to son-in-law "Lofeland Slather," 8o acres of land in "Bronksis," in 7682 (Liber A, P. 39). In 1679 Ruth Drake "acknowledges to have received her portion from her father Samuel Drake, Sr.," and in 7682, "Loften Seafferton of Brunkshes River do fully allow, approve" [etc.] "that which my loving wife bath done for our maredge in acquitting her honoured father Samuel Drake" [etc.] (Eastchester Town Records). [In the records of the two wills of Samuel Drake on the land and on the probate records, the name of this son-in-law is written "Lofelan Slater" and "Loffel and Slater;" but when he witnessed the will of Philip Pinckney, he wrote it "Loughlin Slator." The births of their children are entered on the Eastchester records as those of Ruth Slater of Mile Square, and their father is not mentioned (Hist. Westchester Co., Schaff's, Vol. 11, P. 746). [See Baird's Hist, of Rye, N. Y., for this family.] [Ruth Slater witnesses a deed at Rye.]
 
  Joseph Jones acquitted his father-in-law Samuel Drake of �22 in full of sum of his wife Rebecca's portion, in 7682 (Eastchester
 
  Richard Hoadley, carpenter, received from his honoured father-in-law, Samuel Drake, his wife Hannah's portion, 1681 (Eastchester Town Records).
 
  Abraham and John Adams of Fairfield, Conn., sold two thirds of home-lot in Westchester, formerly belonging to their father Edward Adams (Westchester Town Records).
 
  John Drake and Isaac Oakley vs. Joshua Delaplane and Eupha�mia his wife, late Euphamia Pelt; suit brought May 27, 1786 (Rec�ord of Court of Common Pleas).
 
  Joshua Fowler and Isabella his wife late Isabella Brown, and Hendrick Van Nest and Ann his wife late Ann Brown, assignees of John Thomas, High Sheriff of the County of Westchester, Jan. 24, 1787 (Records, Court of Common Pleas).
 
  Agreed that Capt. Joseph Drake should be in with Nathaniel Tompkins instead of his brother John Drake dec'd., at a meeting held Oct. 15, 1716 (Eastchester Town Records).
 
  P. 325: John Godin [Goodwin] of Eastchester to Henry Fowler, Sr., of the same place quit claim deed for land sold Fov'ler by "father Samuel Godin" late of the same place, dec'd. Oct. 9, 1704
 
  P. 10: Henry Desbrow, aged about 39 years of Mamaroneck and Mary Desbrow his wife aged about 33 years, testified on Febru�ary 28, 1704-5, that a theft had been committed in their home at Mamaroneck.
 
  P;349;Joseph Morgan of Eastchester and wife Sarah sold their home lot in Eastchester to William Fowler of Flushing, weaver, June 28, 1704 P; 350; Land described as being bounded by that of Richard Shute, deceased, April 4, 1705.
 
  P. 356: Josiah Hunt "late of West Farms" bought a home in New Rochelle, April 4, 1705.
 
  P. 360: At the General Court of Sessions held 5 and 6 days of December 1704, Henry Fowler appeared and exhibited two papers relative to The administration of the estate of his father Henry Fowler, deceased, of Mamaroneck; one of these papers being an inventory of the said Henry Fowler's estate taken by Thomas Hat�field and Robert Bloomer, Sr., in the year 1687. "Three pounds is deducted in the article for corn for the use of the children." "The Court orders that he shall have his quieteus and is hereby dis�charged and we do discharge the said Henry Fowler, of his bonds given to the truth of said administracon."
 
  P. 365: John Quinby, Jr., of Westchester was made Adminis�trator of the estate of Charles Quinby of the same place, dec'd, in�testate; and Josiah Quinby "desires" the clerk not to record any deed or writing pertaining to said estate. No date.
 
  P. 370: Indenture between John Foster of Boston, Esq., and Abigail his wife late the relict and widow of Thomas Kellond of Boston, Merchant, and Samuel Palmer of Mamaroneck, January 13,1701.
 
  P375;Deed of gift from William Jones of Mile Square to daughter Katherine Jones, "after my decease," a certain part of his movable estate, December 4, 1705.
 
  P376; Deed of gift from William Jones of Mile Square to "daughter Rossomon Joanes," same as above, December 4, 1705.
 
  Joseph Hunt, Senr., to son Daniel Hunt, both of West�chester, land in Westchester, Aug. 27, 1703.
 
  Nathaniel Ketcham of West Farms to John Leggat of the same place, * * the other three acres of said meadow, the other part of five acres which I have by virtue of my mother Bethiah Ketcham's right as one of the co-heiresses of John Richardson dec'd., conveyed to me by my mother aforesaid." Aug. 18, 1705.
 
  Josiah Hunt, Senr., Alderman of the Burrough and Town of Westchester, deed of gift for land in Westchester to son Thomas Hunt, Aug. 1, 1702.
 
  Thomas Forgesson of Westchester and wife Mary to Thomas Hunt of Long Neck, a small share of meadow, lying in the West meadows of the town "which did formerly belong unto our father, Thomas Farrington, deceased." Dec. 4, 1705.
 
  P. 387: Richard Osborne and wife Sarah, to Samuel Ferris, both of Eastchester, land in Eastchester formerly belonging to father David Osborn, dec'd., Sept. 17, 1705.
 
  P. 392: Joseph Betts of Yonkers Patent to John Barrett of the same place quit-claimed all right in a certain piece of meadow in sd Patent, sold to "my unkell, Hopestill Betts" of the same place, Apr. 12, 1706.
 
  P. 392: Land in New Rochelle sold, bounded by land of the late John Nofleain, dec'd., Dec. 28, 1706.
 
  P. 397: John Galpin of Rye, confirmed unto "Mary Galpin my now wife," all parcell of estate of land "formerly" purchased by John Morgan my wife's father and anciently the lands of John Budd." "After her decease to returne unto my two daughters Mary Galpin and Ruth Galpin." Aug. 9, 1704.
 
  P. 404: Samuel Huestis and wife Elizabeth of Westchester for �ioo current money,to Bejamin Disbrow of Mamaroneck, several parcels of land and home in Westchester, Aug. 4, 1701. John Dis�brow, of Mamaroneck assigned all right and interest "to this within deed of gift" "unto my brother Benjamin Disbrow," Feb. 4, 1702-3.
 
  P. 4o6: Edward Avory of Eastchester sold to Benjamin Disbrow [nowl of Westchester, cordwainer, a certain piece of land which Samuel Ferris bought of his father John Ferris, Senr., Dec. 8, 1703.
 
  P. 408: Henry Budd, Senior, to John Wescot a tract of land lying on the neck called Hepawampis, in Fairfield Co., Conn., on the Westchester Path, Jan. 27, 1679. "John Wescot, now living in Rye," in the County of Fairfield, made over this deed to "Henry Disbrow, now living on Eattens Neck," on Long Island, July 6, 1680.
 
  P. 412: Thomas Hunt, Senr., of West Farms, deed of gift to "loving grand sone, James Pugley," the issue of Matthew Pugley and Mary his wife, my daughter"; land on Long Neck. * * * "for want of heirs to descend to his next brother." * "Committing all the above mentioned granted premisis into the actual possession of Matthew Pugley and Mary his wife, the father and mother" * * * "until he comes of full age." Nov. 24, 170!.
 
  P. 421: Deed of gift from Henry Fowler, Senr., of Eastchester, to son Moses Fowler, for land in Eastchester, Feb. 20, 1706.
 
  P.425: Deed of gift from Andrew Naudin, Senr., to son-in-law Zachariah Angevin, both of New Rochelle, land in New Rochelle, Apr. 19, 1707. Zachariab Angevin and wife Mary deeded back the same, May 12, 1707.
 
  P. 428: Garrett Travis of Rye, deed of gift to son James Travis of the same place, "after my decease," all lands,etc.,in Rye ;provided the other son Phillip Travis "do perform his part it the covenant." May 12, 1707.
 
  P. 430: Joseph Purdy, Senr., John Horton and Daniel Purdy son of the aforesaid Joseph Purdy of the town of Rye, deeded to Tatnisen Williams, the widow of John Williams of "Madnans Neck," in Queens Co., on the Island of Nassau, 300 acres of land in the Patent granted John Clap and Company in Westchester Co., May 20, 1707. The genealogical items contained in Liber C., which have been given in former articles appearing in this publication, have been omitted in the foregoing. Liber D., Westchester Co. Land Records (First Half, Court records).
 
  P. 6: Hannah Tayne had a daughter, Hannah Brown.
 
  P. 10: Court of Sessions and of ye Peace, June 6, 1711. Tim�othy Knapp, Junr., mentioned.
 
  P. 11: "John Brown and his wife, later miller and inhabitants of ye town of New Rochelle are both dead, and have left behind them 3 children, yt is to say 2 boys and one girl, to wit, ye eldest Lydia, Jacob &__, & yt it is absolutely necessary yt ye sd children be taken care of being yet very young." Mr. Francis Lecount of New Rochelle offered to take ye girl and ye eldest boy, provided they be bound to him until of age; and would deliver to them their portion of such estate as the father died possessed of. "John Langman hath ye care and custody of ye youngest child w'ch is about a year old" and "ye Cort" ordered the said "John Langman and Hester his wife to take ye said child under yee care until ye age of 21."
 
  P. l1: Jonathan Horton ordered to maintain his natural child, whose mother was Elizabeth Paldingh. The said Jonathan Horton appeared in Court and prayed that he be allowed to chose his guar�dian which was granted, whereupon he did nominate Mr. Humphrey Underhill.
 
  P. 12: Deposition of Francis Purdy, constable of ye town of Rye, aged about 35 years.
 
  P. 14: Deposition of Michael] Jones aged about 25 years, who was at the home of Mrs. Charlott Straing in Rye on Apr. 27, 1711. Depositions of Sarah Tendall aged about 22 years, and Charlott Straing, aged about 20 years, both of the town of Rye, June 6, 1711 ; Charlotte Straing being at the home of her mother, Mrs. Charlotte Straing, widow, on the 8th of May, 1711.
 
  P. 1: Daniel Purdy, son of John Purdy, appointed constable for Rye, June 3, 1712.
 
  P. 19: Special Court held at Westchester, May 5, 1712. Came before us Underhill Barnes, a minor abt. 17 years of age, son and heir of William Barnes of Westchester; Esq., deceased and Hannah his wife w'ch sd. Hannah since ye death of sd William, married to one Daniel Clark of Westchester, aforesd., gent., and ye said Han�nah is also now lately dead, therefore ye sd. Underhill prays to be admitted to his guardian and bath nominated and chosen ye sd Dan�iel Clark his father-in-law and Joseph Budd of Rye, Esq., his uncle, to be his guardian."
 
  P. 19: "Nathan Bayly informs ye Court yt there are two or�phants of James Murrey, whose mother being lately deceased & desires yt ye care of ye sd. orphants may be given to him and their estate delivered into his hands. John Hawkins who was married to ye wife of ye sd Murrey doth likewise appear and desires yt ye children of sd Murrey w'th their estate may be left under his care in respect yt he hath made considerable improvement on sd land ye Court have taken into consideration what bath been offered by ye parties before mentioned & do order & direct yt ye orphans of James Murrey shall be put out & disposed of�their grandmother Mrs. Mary Gilpin and Nathaniel Bably their unkel." The Justices were directed to give them advise and assistance, and an account of their real and personal estate and what the real estate could be rented for, to be made at the next Court.
 
  P. 26: Joseph Purdy, son ow Joseph Purdy a Juryman, 1713; also Thomas Merritt, Jr.; Timothy Knapp not called Junior.
 
  P. 33: General Sessions of the Peace held at Westchester, Dec. I, 1713. "Came before us Jno. Quinby, a minor about 19 years of age, son and heir of Jno. Quinby, deceased and prays to be ad�mitted his guardian, and hath nominated and chosen Thomas Baxter, Junr." Came before us Joseph Collier, son of Benjamin Collier, de�ceased, a minor and prays [etc.] * * * and bath chosen his mother Elizabeth. P. 36: Special Court held Apr. 13, 1714. Came before us Thomas Jennings, son of Jno. Jennings, Junr., decd, and hath chosen Joseph Hunt to be his guardian.
 
  P. 39: Court, June 2, 1714. Paulcharpus Nelson, constable [Mamaroneck], being aged about 34 years, testified that he took for his assistants, Jno. Horton, Daniel Horton and Joseph Horton the son of Joseph Horton,* deceased.
 
  P40; Abraham Collard appeared and chose John Baxter and Daniel Clark to be his guardians.
 
  P.42;: Joseph Appelby, son of Joseph Appelby, dec'd., chose John Bayly to be his guardian.
 
  P.45;The widow Griffin and Katherine Knowlton made their appearance at Court "also" Dec. 7, 1714.
 
  P.54; : General Sessions of the Peace, the first Tuesday, Dec. 1715. Thomas Pettit of Jamaica informed the Court that Thomas Pettit late of New Rochelle, dec'd., being father to sd Thomas, hav�ing left behind him . small children and a movable estate prays that speedy care be taken of sd children and movables, the creatures be�ing in danger for want of fodder. The Court ordered that the sd Thomas Pettit take the sd children and movable estate under his care and put out the children according to his discretion.
 
  P. 58: William Fowler, son of William Fowler appointed Col�lector of Rye, 1716. P64;Court held Nov. 2, 1716. "Came before us William Betts a minor about 13 years of age, son of Samuel Betts late of Yonkers, dec'd," and chose John Drake, Esq., and Daniel Clark, both of the county of Westchester, to be his guardians.
 
  P65;Samuel Purdy, son of Joseph Purdy chosen a Grand Juror, Dec. 1716.
 
  P68;Court held Dec. 7, 1716. Elizabeth Shaw makes com�plaint that a travelling woman came out of ye Jerseys called or known by ye name of Mary Empson who kept schools at several places in Rye Parish and left a child 11 mos. old with ye said Eliza�beth Shaw and she desires relief from ye parish for its maintenance. Ordered that the Church Wardens, Vestry and Overseers of ye Poor take care for the bringing up of the child. Francis Purdy, Junr., says that at the request of his father Francis Purdy, Senr., yt William Snifflin, son of Samuel Sniffin, dec'd who dying when ye sd Wm. Sniffin was but 2 yrs. old, upon his death bed gave ye sd Wm. Snifflin unto his grandfather Francis Purdy, Senn, until he be 21 years. William Snifflin now 14 years, requested that he be bound out to a trade.
 
  P69;Mr. Jonathan Haight of Rye informs the Court yt one Thomas Right an orphan in the town has no place of abode, etc., and the Court ordered Joseph Budd, Esq., and Jonathan Haight to bind out sd Thomas Right to a good trade until he reach the age of 21. [* This seems a fitting place to note that Dr. William Becker Van Alstyne has called attention to the fact that Joseph and Sophia "Jane' � Clacs" had two children bapt. in the Huguenot Church in New York, and not before noted, viz:�Joseph, Aug. 6, 1694, and Sofie, June 11, 1699. (Collections of the Huguenot Society, Vol. I, pp. 36 and 64.)
 
  P70; Court held Feb.19, 1716-17. Ordered yt Nathaniel Taylor and Samuel Taylor is to be in equal charge of bringing up and maintaining ye child w'ch was brought up by them from York until such times as its parents Henry Swynney and Rose his wife or either of them appear to take care of sd child or until further or�ders be given.
 
  P. 72: Court held Feb. 1, 1716-17. "Thomas Rich, son of Paletear Rich, being a Pallentine," did appear and chose Noah Bar�ton, Esq., to be his guardian.
 
  P. 77: Court held March 19, 1717. Sarah Shute, daughter of John Shute late of Eastchester dec'd., a minor, chose her father-in-law, James Morgan to be her guardian.
 
  P. 8o: General Sessions of the Peace, June 4, 1718. Court or�ders yt ye poor infant now living with Henry Fowler, Senr., named Robert Read is to be bound out to ye sd Henry Fowler as ye law directs in yt case.
 
  P. 82: Special Court of Sessions, Nov. 1, 1718. "Then came before us John Hunt, a minor, about 19 years of age, and son of John Hunt, Esq., of Westchester dec'd." and chose Jno. Oakley, Esq., to be his guardian. P. 76: Joseph Horton, son of Benjamin Horton of Rye chosen Assessor, June 2, 1719.
 
  P. 91: Special Court of Sessions, Dec. 3, 1719. Joseph Gee, a minor, about 14, son of Joseph Gee, dec'd of Eastchester, chose Isaac Lawrance, Junr., to be his guardian. Moses Gee, about ii, son of Joseph, dec'd chose John Lancaster, his uncle, to be his guardian. Edmund Ward, a minor, about 14 years, son of Edmund Ward of Eastchester, dec'd, chose John Ward his uncle to be his guardian.
 
  P. 98: Special Court, Apr.5, 1720. John Leggett, a minor, aged about 18 years, and son and heir of John Leggett of West Farms, dec'd., prays that Nathaniel Underhill be admitted his guar�dian in the room of Robert Edwards and Cecily Edwards. Josiah Jennings, son of John Jenning, dec'd., prays to have Thomas Jen�nings admitted to be his guardian. P. : William Fowler, son of Hen'y Fowler, Senn, appointed Assessor in Rye, June 7, 1720.
 
  P. 105: Court of Sessions, Dcbr. 6, 1720. Joshua Tompkins. son of JohnTompkins, Junr., dec'd chose William White to be his guardian.
 
  P. 107: Court held Jan. 3, 1720-I. Then appeared Peter Cear and declared that his brother Hendrick Cear is not capable of mak�ing bargains for himself for his own maintenance when he comes of age, and that he may as formerly from his youth be put into trust by this Court, etc.
 
  P. 107: Special Court, Feb. 16, 1720-21. John Oakley, Esq., Alderman of Westchester being chosen by word of mouth by Sarah Bird, widow of James Bird lately dec'd upon her death had to look after her children and after their estate; ordered that he take care of ye sd estate until further orders. Feb. 1, appeared the person of John Bird, a minor and chose John Oakley of Westchester to be his guardian.
 
  P.119: Court held Dec. 6, 1721. William Betts a minor, son of Samuel Betts of Yonkers, late dec'd chose Roger Barton of Yonkers, yeoman, to be his guardian. Also ordered that sd Roger Barton repay Mrs. Daniel Clark what money he has dispursed on account of sd estate." ["me"?]. Daniel Clark, Clerk.
 
  P. 127: Court held June 5, 1722. Elizabeth Connell com�plained yt she was much abused by her son-in-law William Forgu�son. Ordered that Richard Curry, son of Richard Curry deceased of Bedford, be bound unto Nathan Jones of Bedford until 21; Thomas Curry to Edward Griffin; John Curry to John Pell, son of Thomas Pell, Esq.; John Gardner to Peter Simons of New Rochelle to 24 years of age. Westchester Co. Land Records, Liber D., second half of book.
 
  P.7 : John Griffin of Westchester to wife Sarah, deed of gift, "during her widowhood and no longer," to house and lands in Westchester and Eastchester, during life; if she remarry same to pass into possession of only and well beloved son John Griffin. Feb. 15, 1705-6. Witnessed by Edward Griffin and John Higgins.
 
  P. 8: Indenture between Joseph Betts of Yonkers and Thomas Baxter of Westchester, Alderman, for a certain sum "and other good causes him more especially moving particularly for ye love and affection which he beareth unto Abigail Baxter, daughter of ye ad Thomas Baxter, which ye sd Joseph Betts by ye sufferance of God do design to marry and take to wife ye sd Abigail Baxter, * * * have sold to ye sd Thomas Baxter, one half of all my real estate" * * * "which doth nw or hereafter shall become due unto me ye sd Joseph Betts by virtue of my father John Betts right or my uncle Hope Betts, in a certain tract of land and meadow com�monly called by the name of Lower Yonkers, which was purchased betwixt William Betts and George Tippit," etc. "All my homestead which did belong unto my Uncle Hope Betts," etc. Same for no other use, that is to say to ye use benefit and behoofe of ye afore�said Abigail Baxter, ye sd Thomas Baxter to hold sd lands for the benefit of sd Abigail Baxter, Aug. 26, 1707.
 
  P11: Thomas Baxter, Senn, father of Abigail Betts, wife of Joseph Betts of Yonkers, made over all right, title and interest and all land conveyed now or hereafter belonging to sd Abigail Betts and her heirs forever, May 14, 1708.
 
  P.14; Joseph Betts of Yonkers with wife Grace sold land 1706-7. P. 21: Thomas Baxter, Sr., and wife Rebecca of Westchester, deed of gift to son John Baxter of Westchester, land next that of Thomas Baxter, Sr., May II, 1708.
 
 
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