Genealogical Data from New York Estates 1666-1825

GENEALOGIES, DIRECTORIES and HISTORIES

Genealogical Data from New York Estates 1666-1825

By Kenneth Scott, 1970

ANDREWS, Germanicus, of New York City, upholsterer -- Inventory (29 May 1718) taken by Lancaster Symes, appraiser, and Edward Pennant. Persons indebted to the estate were William Mingham, Thomas Haynes, Samuel Wood, William Laight, John Burd, Richard Bishop, Peter Hapleford, Thomas King, Robert Notham, Capt. Ditchfield, Emanuele Jackson, Daniel Dingle and Richard Gore. Anne Andrews, widow of the dec'd, was administratrix. Her account (1 July 1718) records payment of more than Ł10 for Funeral charges and also debts paid to Mrs. Lynd for cider, to John Parmynter, Mr. Rutgers, Edward Pennant, Mr. Clarke the brewer, Abraham Santford, Dr. Brains for physic and attendance, Mr. Meech, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Sharpass the sheriff, Mr. Wileman, Jacob Swan and Dr. Hodges.p. 4

BREVOORT, Henry, of the Bowery, yeoman -- Inventory (7 Oct. 1721) taken and appraised by Phillip Minthorn and Cornelius Wartendick, at the request of Jackemenca Brevoort, executrix, and Elias Brevoort and Abraham Duckey, executors. Among the items listed were a gun, pistol and an old sword (Ł2 / 5 / -), an old Dutch Bible and 5 other old books (6s.), a Negro man called Jack (Ł50), a Negro woman called Diauna (Ł30) and a silver tumbler (15s.). The account of the executors lists payments to Joast Linse, David Janson, Johannes Vanderhuel, Jannitie Van Scaick, Annatie Hoghlandt, Frances Cowenhaven, John Montamey, Anthony Rutgers, Albert Van Bursen, Johnson the barber, Harmanus Rutgers, Gerardus Comfort, Jacob Buckey, Janneke Buckey, Jacob Sean, Capt. Blagg, Jacobus Golett, Elias Brevoort, Samuel Byard, Mr. Wyleman, Leanna Cooper, Henry Myer for the will, Class Everse, Garrett Van Horn, for funeral expenses of his son Jacob, Taneke Bucke, Zacherias (no name), Mr. Myer by tin, Johannes Brevoort, Mr. Cooper and Mr. Huddleston for his advice and trouble. p. 16

BUCKHOUT, Capt. John -- Memorandum (1787-1790) of Matthias Buckhout and William Davis, executors, shows money paid to the legatees of the dec'd, Jacob Van Wart (for his wife), William Devoe (for his wife), John Buckhout (son of Isaac Buckhout), Jacob Buckhout, John Highfield, Ebenezer Price (for his wife), Elizabeth Jewel, Conrat Sedore (for his wife), Matthias Buckhout, Mary Garrison (daughter of Isaac Buckhout), John Buckhout (for Rachel Genung, daughter of Isaac Buckhout), John Acker (for his wife), Matthias Conklin (for his wife), Jacob Wiley (for his wife), Abraham Acker, Abraham Locke (for his wife), Mary Acker, Josiah Secorr (for his wife, daughter of Sarah Buckhout), Henry Charlick (for his wife), Jacob Jewel, William Ladew (for his wife) and John Jewel. Account (20 July 1790) of Matthias Buckhout, surviving executor, shows among other items Ł70 received on a bond of John Jewel for a Negro man called Tom, Ł40 for a Negro wench of John Jewel sold before the death of John Buckhout, Ł70 received of Henry Banker on a bond for a Negro man called Dick, Ł70 from Jasper Stimers for a Negro man called Teem and Ł52 from Henry Tenure for a Negro man called David.p. 18-19

CROOKE, Charles, Of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., physician -- Inventory (3 Nov. 1788) taken by Myndert Van Kleeck and Robert Noxon at request of John Davis, administrator. Among items listed were 4 cases of surgeon's instruments, a gold freemason's medal (wt. 3dwt. 20gr.). Among items held in common by the dec'd and his sister and brother were a silver tankard, a silver soup-spoon, 8 silver tablespoons, 6 silver teaspoons and a silver teapot. Items in the house that appeared to be the property of Mrs. Ariante Crooke (grandmother of the dec'd) were a large table, a picture of Anthony Rutgers and a picture of Ariante Crooke. Some goods were in the possession of William Barber at the request of Ann Annake (or Ariante?) Crooke. Accounts of the administrator mention John Crooke (a son of the dec'd), the widow of the dec'd, and a sum received from Mary Crooke.p. 35

LEVY, Samuel, of New York City, merchant -- Inventory of goods sold at auction on 10 June 1719, signed and exhibited on 9 March 1721/2 by Nathan Simson and Jacob Franks. Some of the items listed were 293 1/2 oz. of Spanish silver (Ł126 / 11 / 6 1/4), 35 1/2 pistoles (Ł49 / 14 / -), 8 guineas (Ł13 / 4 / -), 1 French guinea (Ł1 / 12 / _ ) [sic], 6 moidores (Ł12 / 18 / -), 4 Arabian pieces (Ł2), Jersey bills (Ł6 / 5 / -), New England bills (Ł1 / 2 / -), 1/4 share of the pink Charlot (Ł80). Money was received from numerous persons, for example from Jacob Rutsen, Baraugh Juda, Adrian Man, William Bradford, Judith Isaacs, Abraham Pinto, Rodrigo Patcheco, Isaac Demodena, Abraham Isaacs, Daniel Mouro, Jacob Santford and Ł42 from Janetie Criger for a Negro. There were a number of items for which there was no appraisal, for example, 12 small India pictures, 5 gilt pictures, a watch and 76 oz. of wrought plate.p. 89

RUTSEN, Col. Jacob, of Ulster Co. -- Inventory (22 Sept. 1729) taken by Jacob Rutsen, Johannes Hardenburgh, William Nottingham and Nicholas Roosa, Executors, and appraised by Capt. Joris Middagh, Mattys Blanchan and Andries Heermans and exhibited on 13 Oct. 1729 by the executors. Among items listed were five slaves hired out to Jacob Rutsen during the term of hire of Rosendale, namely 4 men, Leendert, Piero, Tom and Cezar, and a woman named Geny. A Negro girl named Judith was given to Mary De Witt. Other slaves were an old Negro woman named Anna "not worth her Maintenance," a woman named Isabel and a suckling child named Betty (Ł45), a Negro woman named Ella (Ł50) and three Negro boys, Jan (Ł30), Piet (Ł24) and Jack (Ł17). Also listed were a smith's anvil (Ł8), much pewter, 2 brass candlesticks (8s.), 4 silver teaspoons (9s.6d.), 6 paper pictures (6s.), a number of books, one of which was a Dutch book called The Life and Actions of William the First and Maurice, Princes of Orange (15s.), and a musket (18s.).p. 127

VAN WART, Abraham, of Tarrytown, Westchester Co. -- Inventory (2 May 1784) taken by Mary Van Wart, administrix, and appraised by Joseph Youngs and William Paulding. The only item of silver was 5 teaspoons (15s.). -- Inventory (23 Feb. 1788) of real estate, appraised by Jacob Cowenhoven and Richard Peacock -- List (n.d.) of articles purchased, chiefly by Mary Van Wart. -- Account (1 Nov. 1787) of Mary Van Wart. There were payments to William and Rachel Van Wart.p. 166

VAN WART, Martinus, of Westchester Co. -- Inventory (6 Aug. 1785) taken by Rachel Van Wart, administratrix, and signed by Jacob Van Wart, James Hammes (?) and David Lee. The only item of silver was 11 buttons.p. 166

WOUTSE, Ewout, of New York City, potter -- Inventory (16 March 1718/9) taken by Sarah, widow and executrix of the dec'd, and appraised by Jacobus Kip, Abraham Boelen and Anthony Rutgers. The most valuable item in the estate was a Negro man called Henry (Ł49). Account (18 Feb. 1719/20) of Sarah Ewoutse lists debts paid and claims against the estate. Among the funeral charges were the following: 9 gallons of wine, a barrel of beer, 1 1/2 gallons of rum, 15 pound of sugar, spices, a gross of pipes, 6 pounds of tobacco and 8 pairs of gloves. p. 51

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	ANDREWS, Germanicus, of New York City, upholsterer -- Inventory (29 May 1718) taken by Lancaster Symes, appraiser, and Edward Pennant. Persons indebted to the estate were William Mingham, Thomas Haynes, Samuel Wood, William Laight, John Burd, Richard Bishop, Peter Hapleford, Thomas King, Robert Notham, Capt. Ditchfield, Emanuele Jackson, Daniel Dingle and Richard Gore. Anne Andrews, widow of the dec'd, was administratrix. Her account (1 July 1718) records payment of more than Ł10 for Funeral charges and also debts paid to Mrs. Lynd for cider, to John Parmynter, Mr. Rutgers, Edward Pennant, Mr. Clarke the brewer, Abraham Santford, Dr. Brains for physic and attendance, Mr. Meech, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Sharpass the sheriff, Mr. Wileman, Jacob Swan and Dr. Hodges.p. 4
	BREVOORT, Henry, of the Bowery, yeoman -- Inventory (7 Oct. 1721) taken and appraised by Phillip Minthorn and Cornelius Wartendick, at the request of Jackemenca Brevoort, executrix, and Elias Brevoort and Abraham Duckey, executors. Among the items listed were a gun, pistol and an old sword (Ł2 / 5 / -), an old Dutch Bible and 5 other old books (6s.), a Negro man called Jack (Ł50), a Negro woman called Diauna (Ł30) and a silver tumbler (15s.). The account of the executors lists payments to Joast Linse, David Janson, Johannes Vanderhuel, Jannitie Van Scaick, Annatie Hoghlandt, Frances Cowenhaven, John Montamey, Anthony Rutgers, Albert Van Bursen, Johnson the barber, Harmanus Rutgers, Gerardus Comfort, Jacob Buckey, Janneke Buckey, Jacob Sean, Capt. Blagg, Jacobus Golett, Elias Brevoort, Samuel Byard, Mr. Wyleman, Leanna Cooper, Henry Myer for the will, Class Everse, Garrett Van Horn, for funeral expenses of his son Jacob, Taneke Bucke, Zacherias (no name), Mr. Myer by tin, Johannes Brevoort, Mr. Cooper and Mr. Huddleston for his advice and trouble. p. 16
	BUCKHOUT, Capt. John -- Memorandum (1787-1790) of Matthias Buckhout and William Davis, executors, shows money paid to the legatees of the dec'd, Jacob Van Wart (for his wife), William Devoe (for his wife), John Buckhout (son of Isaac Buckhout), Jacob Buckhout, John Highfield, Ebenezer Price (for his wife), Elizabeth Jewel, Conrat Sedore (for his wife), Matthias Buckhout, Mary Garrison (daughter of Isaac Buckhout), John Buckhout (for Rachel Genung, daughter of Isaac Buckhout), John Acker (for his wife), Matthias Conklin (for his wife), Jacob Wiley (for his wife), Abraham Acker, Abraham Locke (for his wife), Mary Acker, Josiah Secorr (for his wife, daughter of Sarah Buckhout), Henry Charlick (for his wife), Jacob Jewel, William Ladew (for his wife) and John Jewel. Account (20 July 1790) of Matthias Buckhout, surviving executor, shows among other items Ł70 received on a bond of John Jewel for a Negro man called Tom, Ł40 for a Negro wench of John Jewel sold before the death of John Buckhout, Ł70 received of Henry Banker on a bond for a Negro man called Dick, Ł70 from Jasper Stimers for a Negro man called Teem and Ł52 from Henry Tenure for a Negro man called David.p. 18-19
	CROOKE, Charles, Of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., physician -- Inventory (3 Nov. 1788) taken by Myndert Van Kleeck and Robert Noxon at request of John Davis, administrator. Among items listed were 4 cases of surgeon's instruments, a gold freemason's medal (wt. 3dwt. 20gr.). Among items held in common by the dec'd and his sister and brother were a silver tankard, a silver soup-spoon, 8 silver tablespoons, 6 silver teaspoons and a silver teapot. Items in the house that appeared to be the property of Mrs. Ariante Crooke (grandmother of the dec'd) were a large table, a picture of Anthony Rutgers and a picture of Ariante Crooke. Some goods were in the possession of William Barber at the request of Ann Annake (or Ariante?) Crooke. Accounts of the administrator mention John Crooke (a son of the dec'd), the widow of the dec'd, and a sum received from Mary Crooke.p. 35
	LEVY, Samuel, of New York City, merchant -- Inventory of goods sold at auction on 10 June 1719, signed and exhibited on 9 March 1721/2 by Nathan Simson and Jacob Franks. Some of the items listed were 293 1/2 oz. of Spanish silver (Ł126 / 11 / 6 1/4), 35 1/2 pistoles (Ł49 / 14 / -), 8 guineas (Ł13 / 4 / -), 1 French guinea (Ł1 / 12 / _ ) [sic], 6 moidores (Ł12 / 18 / -), 4 Arabian pieces (Ł2), Jersey bills (Ł6 / 5 / -), New England bills (Ł1 / 2 / -), 1/4 share of the pink Charlot (Ł80). Money was received from numerous persons, for example from Jacob Rutsen, Baraugh Juda, Adrian Man, William Bradford, Judith Isaacs, Abraham Pinto, Rodrigo Patcheco, Isaac Demodena, Abraham Isaacs, Daniel Mouro, Jacob Santford and Ł42 from Janetie Criger for a Negro. There were a number of items for which there was no appraisal, for example, 12 small India pictures, 5 gilt pictures, a watch and 76 oz. of wrought plate.p. 89
	RUTSEN, Col. Jacob, of Ulster Co. -- Inventory (22 Sept. 1729) taken by Jacob Rutsen, Johannes Hardenburgh, William Nottingham and Nicholas Roosa, Executors, and appraised by Capt. Joris Middagh, Mattys Blanchan and Andries Heermans and exhibited on 13 Oct. 1729 by the executors. Among items listed were five slaves hired out to Jacob Rutsen during the term of hire of Rosendale, namely 4 men, Leendert, Piero, Tom and Cezar, and a woman named Geny. A Negro girl named Judith was given to Mary De Witt. Other slaves were an old Negro woman named Anna "not worth her Maintenance," a woman named Isabel and a suckling child named Betty (Ł45), a Negro woman named Ella (Ł50) and three Negro boys, Jan (Ł30), Piet (Ł24) and Jack (Ł17). Also listed were a smith's anvil (Ł8), much pewter, 2 brass candlesticks (8s.), 4 silver teaspoons (9s.6d.), 6 paper pictures (6s.), a number of books, one of which was a Dutch book called The Life and Actions of William the First and Maurice, Princes of Orange (15s.), and a musket (18s.).p. 127
	VAN WART, Abraham, of Tarrytown, Westchester Co. -- Inventory (2 May 1784) taken by Mary Van Wart, administrix, and appraised by Joseph Youngs and William Paulding. The only item of silver was 5 teaspoons (15s.). -- Inventory (23 Feb. 1788) of real estate, appraised by Jacob Cowenhoven and Richard Peacock -- List (n.d.) of articles purchased, chiefly by Mary Van Wart. -- Account (1 Nov. 1787) of Mary Van Wart. There were payments to William and Rachel Van Wart.p. 166
	VAN WART, Martinus, of Westchester Co. -- Inventory (6 Aug. 1785) taken by Rachel Van Wart, administratrix, and signed by Jacob Van Wart, James Hammes (?) and David Lee. The only item of silver was 11 buttons.p. 166
	WOUTSE, Ewout, of New York City, potter -- Inventory (16 March 1718/9) taken by Sarah, widow and executrix of the dec'd, and appraised by Jacobus Kip, Abraham Boelen and Anthony Rutgers. The most valuable item in the estate was a Negro man called Henry (Ł49). Account (18 Feb. 1719/20) of Sarah Ewoutse lists debts paid and claims against the estate. Among the funeral charges were the following: 9 gallons of wine, a barrel of beer, 1 1/2 gallons of rum, 15 pound of sugar, spices, a gross of pipes, 6 pounds of tobacco and 8 pairs of gloves. p. 51