In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN ALLISON, of the Precinct of Haverstraw, in Orange County, being much out of health. "As my farm, now in the hands of John Johnson, is on shares, that is, he has 1/4 of all the grain that he shall raise in the space of two years, and I am to have 3/4 thereof. It is my will that Phebe Hubs shall stay with my slaves and family in my house and receive all the 3/4 of the grain for the support of the family, and she is to have two cattle killed for beef, and eight hogs, for the support of the family. The rest of the produce and stock is to be sold, and œ20 paid to Phebe Hubs. I leave to my son Benjamin 1/3 of the meadow that belongs to the place he lives on, and was reserved by me, Also 100 acres of land lying on Kakiat road, joining to the widow Conkling on the north side, Also 100 acres where Lewis Van Ditmarsh lives, bounded east and south by a fence called the new field fence, and north by Menesacongo brook, and so running the same width west till it makes 100 acres. I leave to my son John 6 shillings as his share, he having had his portion before. I leave to my son Joseph the farm I now live on, being a tract of land purchased of Albertus Minnie and others, bounded north and east by Hudsons river, south by the mountains, and so running west along Menesacongo brook and the mountains so far as to reach a tier of 100 acre lots, a little to the east of a brook called the muddy brook. To him and his heirs and assigns, except 100 acres which I give to my son Benjamin. And my son Joseph shall pay œ100 to my son William and œ50 to his son Edward Ellison. I leave to Phebe Hubs œ60 for her and her three children, and to her daughter Hannah œ30, and to her daughter Priscilla œ70, "and to the child now in her body, yet unborn, œ60 if it lives." I leave to my daughter, Elizabeth Cooper, 8 shillings for her part, with what I have given her. I leave to my daughter, Deborah Johnson, œ60. To my daughter, Mary Degraugh, œ60. To my daughter, Hannah Taylor, œ50, being her share, with what I have given her. All my goods and movable estate to be sold by my executors. They shall also sell 4 lots of land lying in Kakiat, one lot bounded north by John Osborn, south by Hans Urz, east by land that did belong to Silvanus Mott, and running west till it makes 200 acres. Another lot bounded north by Gurnee, south by Joshua Conkling, east by Van Huter's land, and so running west till it makes 200 acres. Another lot bounded north by Isaac Secor, south by Charles Mott, east by Mr. Garrison, and west by Nathaniel Jones, being 170 acres. The other lot lies in the northermost corner of the West Division. Also one lot more, of 50 acres, in Company, bounded east by More and Ward, south by Banks and Lyon. My executors are to take the money, and collect the debts due to me, and pay all debts and legacies, and they shall sell all other lands, except my rights on Long Island, which I leave to my son William, and the rest of the money they shall pay to my legatees, except my son John. I make my friends, John Palmer, John Johnson, and John Peterson Smith,executors.

[NOTE.--The above lands comprise the greater part of the village of Haverstraw, in Rockland County. The original owner was Balthazar De Hart, who obtained a Patent from Governor Philip Carterett, of New Jersey, in 1671, as it was then supposed to be within the limits of that Colony. When it was found to be in New York, a new Patent was obtained from Governor Thomas Dongan in 1685. Balthazar De Hart died in 1672, and left it to his brother, Jacobus De Hart, who procured the new Patent. In 1694 he sold the entire tract (except 10 acres) to Johanes Minnie, who was the first owner of Haverstraw that actually lived on the land. He sold 1/4 of it to Albertus Minnie (who is supposed to have been his brother), and he in turn sold it to John Allison, May 14, 1729. By other purchases John Allison became the owner of the greater part of the tract. He was a native of Hempstead, Long Island, and was one of the Colony who, in 1717, bought the north half of the Patent of Kakiat, which embraces a large part of Rockland County. The house of John Allison and his son, Joseph Allison, stood on what is now Allison street in Haverstraw, a few rods north of Main street. His descendants are still remaining in the village. The Miniscecongocreek or brook is the one the Garner Print Works stand upon.]

In the name of God, Amen, March 10, 1752. I, PETER PERINE, of Richmond County, being in good health. "My wife Mary is to have that part of my real estate, as long as she lives, as the Law directs," and the use of the east room in my house, and the bed and furniture for the room, and two cows, and fire wood, and the use of œ125. I leave to my son Peter my silver hilted sword. To my son James œ40. To my daughter Mary, wife of Thomas Arrowsmith, œ50. To my daughter Margaret, wife of John Poillon, œ50. These to be paid by my son Henry. To my daughter Sarah, wife of John See, œ50. To my daughter Dinah, wife of Thomas Lee, œ50, to be paid by my son Edward. I leave to my two youngest sons, Henry and Edward, all my real estate on Staten Island, having formerly disposed of my lands in Middlesex County, East New Jersey, to my sons Peter and William. My son Henry is to have the east part of my farm with the buildings, and he is to pay to my son Edward œ30 towards building and improvements. I leave to my son Henry a gun, and a horse and saddle. I leave to my son Edward my long gun, and a horse and saddle. I leave to my three grand children, Nicholas, Ann, and Mary Britton, each œ10. All the rest to my children, Peter, William, James, Mary Arrowsmith, Margaret Poillon, Sarah See, Dinah Lee, and the children of Daniel Perine. My executors are to sell personal estate at public vendue, except my apparell, which I give to my sons Peter, William, and James. I make Thomas Arrowsmith, John Poillon, John Lee, of Somerset, and Henry Perine, executors.

"I, JOHN HALLOCK, of North Castle, in Westchester County, mill wright, this 26 day of the 3d month, called March, 1757, being something indisposed, in order to settle my affairs, so as to prevent any contention, do make this my last will." My whole estate, real and personal, lands and meadows, and movables, are to be sold at public vendue. I leave to my wife Martha the use of œ100 during her widowhood, but if she marries she is to have œ35. I leave to my eldest son John, œ300. To my second son James, œ250. To my two youngest sons, Daniel and Samuel, œ200 each. To my two daughters, Martha and Phebe, œ80 each. "And further, it is my will that if any of my unmarried children shall marry into other sects, or contrary to the order and custom practiced among Friends, they shall lose one half of their portion." If I shall live longer than my father, John Hallock, of Long Island, and he sees fit to add anything to my estate, it is to go to my children. I make my well esteemed brothers, Edward Hallock, of Nassau Island, and Samuel Hallock, of Westchester, and my respected friend,Benjamin Smith, of Rye, in Westchester County, executors.

[NOTE.--Underhill Barnes was son of Captain William Barnes (son of Joshua Barnes, of Southampton, Long Island), whowent to Westchester about 1684. Underhill Barnes was born 1684.]

In the name of God, Amen. I, OTTO VAN TUYL, of Staten Island, yeoman, being in sound mind. I leave to my eldest son Andries œ5 when he is of age or married, he being my heir at law. I leave to my wife Fryntie all my estate, real and personal, so long as she remains my widow, to bring up my children, Andries, Abraham, and Fametie. If she marries, she shall have œ300 and the choice of my negro wenches. After her death or marriage, I leave all to my three children. I make Cornelius Krusa, Jacob Corsen, and Rem Simonsen, executors.

I, GARITT DURLING, now of Oyster Bay, in Queens County, on Nassau Island, being this 6 day of February, 1758, sick and weak of body, but of sound mind. My executors are to collect all debts due to me, and sell all movable estate, except creatures and utensils of farming which I have hired out with my farm, and they are to pay all debts. I leave to my mother, Mary Durling, my brown mare and colt, and she is to have sufficient support and maintainance so long as she lives. All my houses and lands at Newburgh, in Ulster County, on the west side of Hudson river, are to be sold after the lease is expired which I gave to Joseph Durling and Edward Dorson. I leave to my 4 brothers, Henry, Charles, Joseph, and Daniel, each 1/4 of my estate. I leave to my sister, Mercy Durling, 1/6. To my sisters, Ann Wright and Mary Purdy, 1/6. I make my brothersHenry and Charles executors.

In the name of God, Amen. I, ISAAC BRUSH, of Hunttington, in Suffolk County, being sick and weak this January 23, 1758. All my just debts and those of my son Isaac are to be paid out of my movable estate. I leave to my wife my riding chair and horse, and all the estate of every kind which she brought to me, also the use of œ20 for life. After her death, I give the œ20 "for the use and Propagation of the Church in this town." My executors are to sell my house and homestead where I now dwell, and the land which I possess at the Long Hollow, and my negro man, and all the rest of my movable estate are to be sold. I leave to my son Isaac the use of all other lands and meadows, both on the north and south sides of this island, during his life, and no longer. If the wife of my son Isaac should be left a widow, she shall have the use of 1/3 during her widowhood, and then to my 2 grand sons, Platt Brush and Tredwell Brush, children of my son, Isaac Brush; I also leave to them all my right in the Old Purchase and Baiting Place Purchase, also all the money that my homestead and lands may sell for. If either die without issue, his share is to go to the survivor. I leave to my grand son, Isaac Marvin, my silk Camlet suit of clothes. I leave to my grand son, Brush Marvin, my blue homespun coat. All the rest of my clothing I leave to my son Isaac. I leave to my grand daughter, Mary Marvin, œ10, and to my grand daughter, Hannah Marvin, œ20 and all household goods and furniture. I leave to my grand daughters, Sarah Brush and Hannah Brush, œ20 each and a cow. To my grand daughter, Charity Brush, œ20. I leave to Hannah Thurston, of Hempstead, œ5. "To the eldest daughter of John Titus, of New England, œ5." To the eldest daughter of Thomas Barber œ5. To the eldest daughter of Epenetus Wood œ5. All the rest I leave to my wife and my grand daughters, Phebe and Hannah Marvin. I make my friend, Thomas Jarvis, and my brother, Samuel Brush, and Samuel Allen, executors.

In the name of God, Amen, November 20, 1758. "I, ABRAHAM BOND, "living on an Island called Hogg Island, in the Township of Hempstead, in Queens County," yeoman, being now sick. I leave to my wife Jane a negro woman, 2 cows, 2 horses, and all corn growing or dry, all meat that is already killed, a cupboard and bed, and all household goods, "3 hogs and a cow now fatting," Also the use of my house and barn and 20 acres of land, the bounds to begin at the barn and to run west so far as to contain 20 acres the width of the upland, Also 20 acres of meadow adjoining the same, with all appurtenances, so long as she remains my widow. Executors are to sell all the rest of my real and movable estate, and after paying debts, I leave to my daughters, Mary, Jane, Mercy, and Phebe, each œ10, and the rest to my sons, Peter, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. If my debts can be paid without sale of lands, then my sons are to pay to my daughters œ10 each. I leave to my 4 sons all my lands and meadows. My executors have power to put any of my children to trades. I make James Wood and Patrick Mott executors.

In the name of God, Amen. I, JOHN VANDEWATER, of Staten Island, yeoman. I leave to my son Cornelius as heir at law, œ20. To my son Abraham, œ10. It is my will that my wife Elizabeth and my two daughters, Catharine and Ann, and my son Abraham, shall have one part of my dwelling house to live in, and my son Cornelius the other part, as long as they jointly think proper or mutually agree. I leave to my wife a negro girl. All the rest of my estate to my children, and they are to provide my wife Elizabeth sufficient meat and drink, "or in other words, a comfotable maintaince," And my children are to give bonds to my loving friends, Christian Frolick and Henry Van Vleeck, of New York, and Peter Cortilyou, of Long Island, for the support of my wife. I make my children executors.

In the name of God, Amen. I, NATHANIEL BAYLES, of Florida, in Orange County, being sick. "I bequeath my Soul to God who gave it, in all Humble Hopes of its future Happiness, and my Body to be buried in a decent manner." I leave to my children, Samuel, Tabitha, Nathaniel, Sarah, David, Elias, and Mary, 5 shillings apiece. I order all my estate to be sold by my executors. "And considering the Melancholy Circumstances that I leave my beloved wife, Sarah Bayles, in, I give all the rest of my substance to her and for her subsistence." My 3 youngest sons are to be put apprentices to trades upon Long Island. I make my friends, David Shepard and William Denn, both of Goshen, executors.

See will of Rev. Walter Wilmot, Vol. IV., page 18. --The statement in note, that the only child of Walter Wilmot probably died young, was based upon a similar statement in Prime's "History of Long Island." Freelove Wilmot, only child of Rev. Walter Wilmot, lived until July 21, 1809. She married, February 4, 1762, James Townsend, son of William and Elizabeth (Cock) Townsend. He was member of Assembly, Trustee of King's College, and very prominent. They were the parents of sevenchildren: