Thomas Stagg 1806

Document dated 1806, where Thomas Stagg of the City of New York has sold to James C. Roosevelt; a piece of land in Palmer's Purchase, lot number 42, in the River Division......signed by Thomas Stagg, Catherine Stagg and William Rose.

Colonial New York court document from 1750

A single sheet document from the "Supreme Court...Province of New York at the city Hall of the City of New York...the twenty fifth day of October, one thousand seven hundred and fifty." This concerns a case between John Owen and Samuel Burling in: "...the matters in controversy...to be referred to the arbitration and official determination...any three of them shall..make report thereof to this court with all convenient speed." with signatures (see). Noted as "a true copy"

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Freehold, New Jersey 1751

Bond dated May 24 1751 for a loan for £100, which Mateÿs Piterson (Mathias Peterson), William Piterson (Peterson) and John Piterson (Peterson) of Freehold, New Jersey, yeomen (farmers) had borrowed from Charles Crooke, a baker, of New York City, with 50% of the loan, payable at 6% interest, in money of the Province of New York on May 7 1752. The document is signed by Mathias, William and John Peterson, with their wax seals adjacent, at the lower right, and is witnessed by Aevis V D Bilt (Avis Vanderbilt) and Peter Van Deventer at lower left. On the verso are five endorsements, given by Charles Crooke, and one executed by John Crooke, Charles' son, after his death, acknowledging receipt of interest dated 1764.

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Sag Harbor 1823

Receipt dated Sag Harbor [New York], October 29, 1823. P. Parker King acknowledges receipt of $30.00 from Henry P. Dering on behalf of Phineas King in payment for sheep.

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Jonas Davis of Brookhaven, Long Island, New York

Promissory bond for the "full Sum of 60 Pounds Currant Lawful Money of New York" from Jonas Davis of Brookhaven, Long Island, New York to Joseph Davis, also of Brookhaven. Witnessed by Israel Mills and George Punderson. Dated July 6, 1791. This bond was obviously paid, as the signature of Davis has been cut out, making the obligation unenforceable. The reverse is docketed for interest payments in 1793.

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Marriage Certificate Buffalo New York 1891

Marriage Certificate 14 January 1891

Edward Reppenhagen & Lizzie Dole both of Buffalo New York

Interested researchers or descendants could probably find this couple on census records on Ancestry.com

New York, Elizabeth Adam 1785

New York October 15th 1785. Signed "obligation" (bond) of immigrant Elizabeth Adam [her mark], who indents herself and husband Henry Adam to Charles Miller of Philadelphia as servants, to pay for ship passage from Amsterdam to NY paid by Messrs Sean & Smith.
Witness signature of Wm Gordon; and signed 1786 note, Steph. Collins, attorney to Sean & Smith.

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John Marsh against John Ferris Junior, New York 1693

Early Supreme court document dated Anno 4 of William & Mary’s reign [1693]. A complaint by John Marsh against John Ferris Junior seeking compensation of fifty pounds regarding a corn mill… etc. Document is unsigned but likely written by one of four assistant judges: Joseph Johnson, William Smith, Stephen Van Cortlandt or William Pinhorne. The Chief Justice was Joseph Dudley.

CITY OF NEW YORK. SS.
JOHN MARSH OF RAUWAY [i.e. RAHWAY] IN THE COUNTY OF ELIZABETHTOWN IN EAST NEW JERSEY HATH COMPLAINT OF JOHN FERRIS JUNIOR OF WESTCHESTER IN THE PROVINCE OF NEW YORK… WHERE THE SAID JOHN FERRIS THE FOURTH DAY OF NOVEMBER IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD CHRIST ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY ONE AT THE DOCK WORK IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK…

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Albany New York 1759, John and Thomas Livingston

Pair of documents, dated 1759 and 1763; where John and Thomas Livingston have signed payment receipts to Martin G. Van Bergen for wine and other goods.

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Providence, Rhode Island 1797

Document dated June 8, 1797 transfering property in Providence, Rhode Island, from Silas Covell and his wife Rebeckah of Troy, New York to Squire Thurber of Providence. The property in question located in area of Constitution and Benefit Streets, near what is today Brown University. Also attestation of Rebeckah that she agrees to surrender the Right of Dower and Power of Thirds to which she is entitled to allow this transfer to occur, witnessed by Justice Thomas Sickels. Notice of recording by Providence Town Clerk George Tillinghast.

This fantastic old Providence, Rhode Island document is for sale on Ebay Item number: 190309713271.

1799 New York City James Griffiths

Original 19th century BAIL DOCUMENT from New York City issued by the New-York Mayor's Court, dated "10th day of June 1799". It is a Bail Document for one Fortescue Cumingu (?) involving a suit by James Griffiths for four hundred and fifty dollars. Ebay Item number: 200225835508

New York 1798

A document signed by John Leigh and Port of New York officials, and others, dated July 31, 1798, for importation of wearing apparel from the Island of Jamaica, landed from brig "David & George", Captain Charles White, Master.Item number: 200215504837

1774 document from Kingston, N.Y.

1774 Colonial Document – Kingston, New York, J. Garland Item number: 130166316536

1774 document from Kingston, N.Y, in which Jacob Warthen acknowledges a debt to Jacob Garland, evidently a local tradesman. It is signed by Garland. The IOU concerns a saddle, and is dated April 22, 1774.

This Kingston, New York Colonial Document is for sale on Ebay. If you want to place a bid just follow one of the links on this site.

Dutch Reformed Church of Tiashoke, Buskirk, N.Y.

Handwritten Documents Tiashoke Buskirk Quackenbush 1795 Dutch Reformed Church Stamples Letters Quakenbush 1800s Item number: 180172140290


1)1826 Receipt for a statement of salary paid to A. J. Swits.

2)1827 note written about Reverend Swits wanting to dismiss himself from the congregation and they are granting him his wish. It is signed by Asakeh Morris. President.

3)1847 note written asking the congregation to honor the dismissal of Mrs. Keesmance. It is written by an H. Heesmance in Medina Michigan.

4)1847 stampless letter addressed to “Consistory Ch. Tiosiock Buskirk Bridge, N.Y.”

5) This next piece is a receipt that dates 1848 and talks about the purchase of preaching supplies. Morris is mentioned on this one.

6) 1852 Receipt that says, “Received Cambridge October 26th, 1852 of O.R. Bacon Sixty two dollars in full for moving the P. Dutch Reformed Church of Tiosicok. M.L.Jones and Co. 4 ½ days work, two extra hands and teams. Traveling fees one way.”

7) This and the last letter date from 1875. The first letter is written to Rev. J.G. Smart and written by W.L.James. He’s asking him to inform him of the Church at Easton, and needs an introduction to the reverend there.

8) The last letter is very interesting and therefore thought it would be better to quote, as follows….

“Fort Miller, Dec. 13, 75

Rev. J.G. Smart,

Dear Bro. I learn from the papers that the ch. at Buskirks Bridge is vacant. I know but little about the ch. but as I am now without a charge, would like to spend a Sabbath there, if opportunity was presented. Would you be kind enough to introduce my name to the Consistory. I have spent the past season very pleasant and profitable to my health. But now am curious to get into new _____ ______. Hope you are prospering as I presume you are. Yours &c. J.P.Viele.”

Marriage Certificate Massachusetts DAMON - LYNCH 1873

Marriage Certificate Clinton Damon & Mary J. Lynch

27 Sept. 1873.

Clinton Damon, age 27, born Warren, son of Lewis R. & Lydia G. Damon

married in Springfield Massachusetts

Mary J. Lynch, 20, born Malone New York, daughter of Matthew & Mary Lynch

1886 Buffalo New York Druggists to George M. Davis of Perry NY

Document taken from a ledger from a store which used to be located in Rock Glen New York.

Documents are dated Nov 29, 1886, June 12th, 1886, and July 29th 1885. Ledger document is from a business in Buffalo, New York . Business name on document is Powell & Plimpton Wholesale Druggists and Dealers in Patent Medicines. Business location on document is Nos. 297, 299 and 301 Washington Street.

Invoice made out to Geo. (George) M. Davis of Perry New York for medicines

1890 Buffalo New York Furniture Receipt A. B. Davis

A receipt taken from a ledger from a store which used to be located in Rock Glen New York. Document date on top sheet is Dec 16th, 1890. Ledger document is from a business in Buffalo, New York. Business name on document is Tifft Furniture Co., Reliable Furniture, Moderate Prices. Location of business on paper is 477 & 479 Washington Street

Receipt for a couch ($15.00) and rocker ($9.00) made out to Mr. A.B. Davis & Co. Marked as "Recieved payment December 16, 1890"

1818 Herkimer Ny Justice of the Peace Document CONKRITE & EARL

19 Sept 1818 Herkimer Ny German flats Justice of the Peace Document

A Justice of the Peace summons from Joel Bell ordering the summons of John Earl to his offic e at German flatts to answer Abraham Conkrite? re trespass on the case to damages of $25.00

Increase Crosby, Physician Orange Co. New York

8 documents regarding business affairs of Increase Crosby who was the second Doctor to settle in Orange co New York

Document 1: Promissory note to Increase Crosby 25 March 1818 signed Nathaniel Brown
Document 2: Promissory note to Increase Crosby 14 Dec. 1812 signed John Sherwood
Document 3: Promissory note to Increase Crosby 24 Sept. 1813 signed Abraham Van Keuren
Document 4: Promissory note to Increase Crosby 31 Jan 1799 signed by Christopher Young with his mark. Witness John Crans/Crane
Document 5: Promissory note to Increase Crosby 11 July 1798 signed Clement Con---. Witness Thomas Horton
Document 6: Promissory note to Increase Crosby 30 April 1798 signed Abraham Vememburgh? Witness Philip MOle with his mark
Document 7: Page with dates 1807 to 1818 seems to be a list of names and amounts - some kind of ledger book of accounts due or paid? One visible name is "James Bennett"
Document 8 & 9: James Newkirk to Increase Crosby 1806 to 1809. Perhaps a patient ledger page for this family?

1804 Indenture FISH & MARTEN Schaghticoke, Rensselaer Co. NY

THIS DOCUMENT IS DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 1804

IS FOR THE AMOUNT OF $1,780.50

BETWEEN JONAH MARTEN AND BENJAMIN FISH

MR. FISH WAS A FARMER THE BACK OF THE PAPER SHOWS THAT HE PAID IN FULL THE AMOUNT NAMED IN THE DOCUMENT ON JUNE 27, 1810.

THE PROPERTY IS IN THE TOWN OF SCHAGHTICOKE, RENSSELAER COUNTY LOCATED IN THE HOOSICK PATENT.

THE MEASUREMENTS OF THE PROPERTY ARE RECORDED IN CHAINS AND IT LISTS THE BOUNDS AND LOTS.THIS INDENTURE WAS FOR TWO LOTS OF LAND 60 ACRES AND 58 ACRES, THE COMPLETE LOCATION AS PER THEIR SURVEY IS NOTED IN THE DOCUMENT. THERE IS A CONFIRMATION OF CHANGES MADE TO THE DOCUMENT SIGNED BY JUDGE JOHN STOUGHTON. THERE ARE OTHER NAMES ON THE DOCUMENT INCLUDING JAMES LANSING AND THOMAS CORNELL.

See document for his son Jonathan Fish