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2. Capt. Matthys Janszen Boeckhout was born about Jan 1649 in Leiden, Netherlands8,9 and was christened on 10 Jan 1649 in Leiden, Netherlands.8

General Notes: Matthy's baptism is found in the Lutheran Church Records at Leyden, Netherlands on Jan. 10, 1649. His father's name was written as "Johan Boc[e?]kholt" and the witnesses were Peter Boekhout [sic] and Thomas Jansen [or Hansen] Clermont. It is still unclear what relationship Peter had to the family, he could have been an Uncle or Grandfather to Matthys. There is no mention of Matthy's mother in the record.

Matthys was known as "Capt." and was referenced as sailing a coaster in "The History of Harlem" by James Riker, 1881, p. 227:

"[Jan] Buckhout later owned a farm at Mespat, and left two sons, Capt. Matthias, who sailed a coaster, and Peter, a farmer; and whence come the families of this name."

Matthys used the patrynomic "Janszen" in many records (see New York Genealogical & Biographical Record, vol. 10, page 38). Matthys married twice and raised a large family from his first wife, Lysbeth Elswaert (Ellsworth). Their children were baptized at the New Amsterdam Dutch Reformed Church in New York City between the years 1676 and 1688. Included in their eight children, were Abraham and Sarah, twins baptized on Sept. 20, 1685.

A warrant for Matthy's arrest was issued on March 24, 1690:

"1690 March 24, Warrant to John Brevoort, constable of Harlem, to arrest Matys Brockholst [sic]... p. 142"

(Source: "Calendar of Historical Manuscripts in the Office of the Secretary of State, Albany, N.Y." edited by E.B. O'Callaghan, Part II, 1866, English Manuscripts, Vol. XXXVI, p. 195; in N.Y. Doc. Hist., II, 190)

Later, Matthys lived for many years on land included in the Philipse Manor, Philipsburgh, Westchester County.

Matthys purchased a total of 75 acres in Westchester Co. from Joseph Hadley in 1691. The conveyance is recorded in the Westchester Co., NY Land Deeds in Book B, p. 115 (instrument written Oct. 13, 1691 and recorded July 4, 1692) \endash

"To all Christian People, to whom this present Deede of Sale shall come Greeteng. Know yee that I Joseph Hadley of the Younkers Plantation in the County of Westchester, in the Province of New Yorke & Hittabell my wife for a valuable consideration to us in hand paid by Matthias Buckout of the County aforesaid.. Have given granted bargained Sold… unto the said Matthias Buckout … all that fifty acres of Land Lyeing within the Limmitts and bounds of the Younkers plantation within the County Aforesaid, known by the name of Georges Point, being butted & bounded as is hereafter Exprest… Southerly to Thomas Statham his meadow and northerly to Samuell Barratts meadow, and fore alongst by the said George Tippetts meadow and the meadow I sold to John Tarry & for running up by Tuttle brooke to make up the full complement of fifty acres if it cannot be found upon said Point, And for adjoining to the Eighty acres of John Archers Together with one acre & a halfe of meadow be it more or less Lyeing in the Limekills meadow and is butted & bounded as is hereafter Exprest… Southwest by the Upland & Creeke & by the northeast, by a Little Crecke putting up between said meadow & hopestill Betts his meadow together with twenty five acres more of upland to be taken up by division with the rights & privelidges thereunto Belongeing. To have & to hold the said seventy five acres of upland and the before recited meadow with the Rights & privelidges thereunto belongeing unto the said Matthias Buckout, his heirs & assignes, from hence forth & forever…the said Joseph Hadlye & Hittabel his wife have hereunto put to their hands & seales this thirteenth day of October in the third year of their Maj'ties Reign Anno. Dom. 1691.

Joseph Hadlye (signed & sealed)
Hittabel Hadley (the mark of)

Signed, Sealed & Delivered in presence of us: the Marke of Moses Hustis & Edward Collier. Recorded aforesaid Deed upon ye Records this fourth day of July 1692, Joseph Lee, Recordee."

Matthys, in turn, sold this same land to Frederick Philipse. The transaction is recorded in Westchester Co., NY Land Deeds, Book B, p. 223-224 (instrument written Jan. 22, 1694/5 and recorded March 12, 1694/5):

"To all Christian People to whom these present writing shall come Matthyas Bouckhout of the City of New York… Know yee that the said Matthyas Bouckhout for … the consideration of a valuable sum of money to him in hand payd by Fredrick Philipse of the said City Merch't. Hath bargained and sould .. all that fifty acres of Land lying within the limits and bounds of the Yonckers Plantation within the County of Westchester known by the name of George's Point.. to make up the full compliments of fifty acres if it cannot be found upon said Points; and so adjoining to the eighty acres of John Archer; together with one acre and a half of meadow be it more or less lying in the Lime- Kill meadow.. together with twenty five acres more of uplands …In witness whereof the said Matthyas Bouckhout hath hereunto sett his hand & seals, this twenty second day of Janary in the sixth year of their majesties Reign Anno. D'o. 1694/5.

Mathys Boockhoolt (S)

In the presence of us: Jan Mol, Jacob Frank, W'm Huddleton. Entered March ye 12th 1694/5 by Joseph Lee."

Further noted in the "New York Genealogical and Biographical Record," vol. 64, 1933, p. 158-160:

"Matthys Janszen Buckhout was born in Leyden about 1649. He bought 50 acres at George Point in Yonkers on February 22, 1670 [unclear where this date is from?] from Joseph Hadley, which he then sold to Frederick Philips in 1694. He married Elizabeth Elsworth on June 9, 1675, and lived for some years in New York. Matthys was living in Wysquaqua in 1688; he was elected constable and collector for Major Philips' "Upper Mills" on December 1, 1691. Some time later he returned to New York where he married, October 10 [or 25th?], 1696, Magdalena Rudgers widow of Joris Walgraf. He is recorded as a member of the Philipsburgh Church, June 18, 1717, residence: Philipsburgh, NY."

Matthias is one of nine individuals present at a meeting held on March 17, 1689 in Westchester County. He and Samuel Hitchcock represent "Yonkers & Fredr. Philips Co." Wm Richardson & Thomas Bronn are voted to represent Westchester at a meeting to be held later in NY City "...for the safety of this Government with the rest of the Representatives of the whole province..." (Source: Westchester Co., NY, Land Deeds, Book B, p. 60)

Matthias is listed in the NY City Tax Lists, North Ward, from approximately October 1697 to July 15, 1699 on a farm valued at (varying rates) approximately £15. From the NY Historical Society publication in 1910, Prefactory Note: "At a meeting of the Common Council held December 8th, 1683. The City and Corporation of New York was divided into six wards as follows... North Ward - To Begin att ye house of Ariane Jonson Hageneer thence east Wards ye beaver Graft & prince Streete to ye house of Christian Laurier and so Northwards to ye house of Garret Hendrix and ffrom thence West Wards to ye Corner of ye New Streete and thence Southwards to Ariane Johnsons againe."

Matthias appears in a listing of the "Freemen made in the Mayorality of Johannes De Peyster Esqr. on Dec. 13, 1698 - (among others) Matthias Boeckhout, R [egistered]." This is captured in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the year 1885," The Burgher Right, p. 72. From the same source's Prefactory Note: "The "Freedom" of a city is the right of enjoying all the privileges and immunities belonging to it, to the exclusion of all who are not "Freemen." In cities, municipal corporations, and boroughs, it was obtained, either by serving an apprenticeship for a certain time, or by the payment of money in such amounts as were fixed by the corporate authorities under their charters; and it was also conferred, in their discretion, by a vote, as a municipal compliment or honor.

In Holland, and in England, or rather in Great Britain, in former days, the "Freedom of a city," or other corporation was a most valuable and important privilege and monopoly. For none but its possessors could practice trades, or do any mercantile business in the place, possess the right of suffrage, or be eligible to election to public office, or other civic honors."

There is a list of inhabitants for New York City in 1703 recorded in "The Documentary History of NY" by E.B. O'Callagahan, vol. I, part II, p. 611-624. On p. 618, for the North Ward, there is a reference to "Mattyz Boeckout" with 1 male (16-60 yrs) and 1 female. In the "Minutes of the Common Council of City of NY 1675-1776," vol. II, p. 238-239, there is a reference to "Matthias Boeckhout" being appointed an Assessor for the North Ward on Sept. 29, 1703.

Matthias was one of the earliest settlers in the area first known as Wysquaqua, now Dobbs Ferry & Hastings. From the book "The Minutes of the Courts of Sessions 1657-1696 Westchester Co., NY," vol. I, p. 53-54:

"Att a Court of Sessions held at Westchester for the County of Westchester by his Majties Authority the fift six & seventh Days of June in the fourth year of his Majties Reign Annoqe Domi 1688 present Capt. John Pell Esqe Justice of the Peace & quor & presedt William Richardson Esqe Justic of the Peace & Quorum Joseph Horton, Joseph Theale Esqs Justices of the Peace. Constables for this present yeare sworne:

Weekersqueeke, Matthias Buckhout"

Weekersqueeke or Weckquaskeck was the name somtimes used for modern Dobbs Ferry and adjacent parts of Greenburgh.

Matthias was appointed Constable for Upper Yonkers in 1691/2 as recorded in "The Minutes of the Courts of Sessions 1657-1696 Westchester Co., NY," vol. III, p. 62.

"Att a Court of Sessions held at Wetchester for the County of Westchester by their Maj[e]sties Authority & in the fourth year of their Reigne June ye 7th & 8th days Annoqe Dominye ... new Constables

Upper Younkers
Matthias Buckhout"

Further, as evidenced by the following excerpt ("The Settlement of Philipsburgh" by Grenville Mackenzie):

"The part of Philipsburgh included in the present villages of Dobbs Ferry and Hastings was first known as Wysquaqua from the stream of that name flowing thru Dobbs Ferry.* There were evidently some settlers here before 1693. Those I have been able to identify with certainty are Johannes Jurckse who moved to Haverstraw about 1693, Barent de Witt who moved from Westchester County shortly after 1708, Jacob Dekay and John Cornelius, collectors, in 1692, Matthys Buckhout who moved back to New York before 1696 and probably John Hyatt Sr."

*Under the terms of Frederick Philipse' will, Wysquaqua Creek, known also as William Portugese Creek (1700) and Dols Brook (1723), formed for half a century the boundary between the upper manor owned by Adolph Philipse with his manor house in Tarrytown, and the lower manor owned by Frederick Philipse 2nd with his manor house in Yonkers. On the death of Adolph in 1749, Frederick came into possession of the whole manor."

Matthys [Bockhols sic] is found as a witness to the will of Carsten Luersen, Jr. dated August 16, 1702 at the City of New York, Liber 7, p. 105, and proved April 29, 1703. (Source: "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the year 1892," Abstracts of Wills, p. 368.)

"Minutes of the Meetings of the Aldermen, Church Wardens and Vestrymen of NY City" (MAWVI) as found in NYGBR, vol. XCIX, July 1968, p. 158:

"Before the year 1712 but little specific information is recorded about the poor. The few facts noted before that date are the following: On 15 February 1699/1700, it was agreed with Colonel Abraham De Peyster for his house in Broad Street at the corner of Prince's street to be used as a poorhouse and house of correction; the annual rent was to be £25, and Matthias Boeckhout was to be the keeper at a yearly salary of £30, a sum which was increased to £35 on 11 February 1700/01 (MAWVI: 80, 81, 93-94)"

The Old Dutch Reformed Church of Tarrytown, Westchester County, NY does show the following entry in the Member Register (1697 - 1778):

"June 18, 1717
#115. Matys Boeckhout"

Later, in the same year, Matthy's daughter and husband also appear in the Member Register:

"Aug. 21, 1717
#117. Deleverins Cankely, and
#118. Engeltie, his wife"

This church is located in Philipsburgh on the Van Cortland Estate.

Noted events in his life were:

• Residence: Between 1688 and 1692, Dobbs Ferry, Upper Yonkers, NY, United States. 14,15

• Residence: 1696, New York, NY, United States. 16

• Residence: 18 Oct 1697, North Ward, New York, NY, United States. 17

• Residence: 28 Jul 1698, North Ward, New York, NY, United States. 18

• Residence: Mar 7, 1698/9, North Ward, New York, NY, United States. 19

• Residence: 15 Jul 1699, North Ward, New York, NY, United States. 20

• Residence: Abt 1703, North Ward, New York, NY, United States. 21,22

• Residence: 18 Jun 1717, Philipsburgh, Westchester Co., NY, United States. 23

Matthys married Lysbeth Elswaert,24 daughter of Theophilus Elswaert and Aunetje Jans, on 9 Jun 1675 in New York, NY, United States 25.,26 Lysbeth was born about 1655 in New York, NY, United States,27 was christened on 10 Jan 1655 in New York, NY, United States,28 and died before 10 Oct 1696.16

Marriage Notes: The reference for Matthys and Elizabeth's marriage is from the NY Biographical and Genealogical Record Collection Vol. 1, pp 40 and 84:

"Mattys Janszen j.m. van Leyden en Lysbeth Elswaerts j.d. van N. Yorcke beyde womende alheir, getrowt den 9 June 1675, banns 15 May."

Transcription: Matthias Janszen, a young man, never before married, of Leyden, and Lysbeth Elsworth, a young woman, never before married, of New York.

The couple were married in the New Amsterdam (now New York City) Reformed Dutch Church. The transcription of the church record in 1675 is as follows:

"den 16 May, Matthys Janszen, j.m. Van Leyden, en Lysbeth Elsaerts, j.d. Van N. Yorke, beyde wonende alhier. 9 June"

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage Location: New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church, New York, NY, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• Baptism Location: New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church, New York, NY, United States. 28

Children from this marriage were:

+ 7 F    i. Annatje Buckhout was born about May 1676 in New York, NY, United States29 and was christened on 25 May 1676 in New York, NY, United States.29

+ 8 F    ii. Engeltje Buckhout 30 was born about Mar 1678 in New York, NY, United States31,32 and was christened on 11 Mar 1678 in New York, NY, United States.33

   9 M    iii. Johannes Buckhout was born about Dec 1679 in New York, United States,34 was christened on 3 Dec 1679 in New York, NY, United States,34 and died about 1679 in New York, NY, United States.

   10 M    iv. Theophilus Buckhout was born about Apr 1681 in New York, United States,35 was christened on 2 Apr 1681 in New York, NY, United States,36 and died about 1681 in New York, United States.30

General Notes: Theophilus' baptism appears in the records of the New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church on April 2, 1681. The witnesses were: Joris Elsenwaert & Anna Maria [Elsenwaert].

There is a hand written notation next to the entry for Theophilus in Grenville Mackenzie's "The Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh, Westchester County, NY" which could indicate he died April 2nd (same day he was baptised). Although, this has not yet been substantiated.

+ 11 M    v. Capt. Johannes Buckhout was born about 1682 in New York, United States,30 died on 10 Apr 1785 in Tarrytown, Westchester Co., NY, United States37 aged about 103, and was buried about Apr 1785 in Tarrytown, Westchester Co., NY, United States.37

   12 M    vi. Abraham Buckhout was born about Sep 1685 in New York, United States,30 was christened on 20 Sep 1685 in New York, NY, United States,38 and died about 1685 in New York, United States.30

General Notes: Abraham and his twin sister, Sara, were baptised at the New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church on Sept. 20, 1685 in the presence of the following witnesses: Stoffel Elsenwaert, Heyltie Pieters, Johannes Clopper, Aeltie.

There is a hand written notation next to the entry for Abraham in Grenville Mackenzie's "The Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh, Westchester County, NY" which could indicate he died Sept. 26. Although, this has not yet been substantiated.

   13 F    vii. Sara Buckhout was born about Sep 1685 in New York, NY, United States39 and was christened on 20 Sep 1685 in New York, NY, United States.38

General Notes: Sara and her twin brother, Andrew, were baptised at the New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church on Sept. 20, 1685 in the presence of the following witnesses: Stoffel Elsenwaert, Heyltie Pieters, Johannes Clopper, Aeltie.

   14 F    viii. Brechtie Buckhout was born about Jun 1688 in New York, NY, United States40 and was christened on 1 Jun 1688 in New York, NY, United States.41

General Notes: Brechtie (Bridget), daughter of Matthys Janszen Boeckholt, Lysbeth Elsenwaert, was baptised on June 1, 1688 at the New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church in the presence of these witnesses: Herman Janszen, Johannes Elsenwaert, Anneken Elsenwaert.

Matthys next married Magdelena Rutgers on 25 Oct 1696 in New York, NY, United States 16.,42 Magdelena died on 30 Nov 1728 in New York, NY, United States43,44 and was buried on 2 Dec 1728 in New York, NY, United States.44

Marriage Notes: From the New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Collection, Vol. 1, p. 40 and 84, also Vol. 5, p. 153:

"Mattys Boeckhouts j. wedr. v. Lysbeth Elswaert an Magdelena Rutges wede v. Joris Walgraef, beyde wonende to N. Yorck, 25 Oct. 1696."

The couple were married in the New Amsterdam (now New York City) Reformed Dutch Church. The transcription of the church record in 1696 is as follows:

"den 10 Oct., Matthys Boeckhout, wedr. van Lysbeth Elsaerts, en Magdalena Rutgers, wede van Joris Walgraff, beyde woonende tot N. Yorck. den 25 Oct."


Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage Location: New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church, New York, NY, United States.

General Notes: Magdelena and her husband Jens were members of the New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church in NY City as evidenced by this entry in the membership list:

"Ao. 1679

Den 27 Feb

Magdaleentie Rutgers, h.v. Jens Walgraef"

(and before May 28)

Noted events in her life were:

• Residence: 1696, New York, NY, United States. 16

• Burial Location: New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church, New York, NY, United States. 44

5. Marritje "Mary" Boeckhout was born about 1658 in Netherlands? and died about 1738 in New York, NY, United States10 aged about 80.

Marritje married Elias Andrieszen, son of Jochem Andrus and Emmetje Jans. Elias was born about 1665 in New York, NY, United States,45 was christened on 4 Nov 1665 in New York, NY, United States,45 and died between 1737 and 1738 in New York, NY, United States.10 Another name for Elias was Elias Andrus.

General Notes: Elias & Marritje had at least three children, Andries, Pieter & Jannetje, baptised on Aug. 26, 1696 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam (New York City), as noted in parish record entry below:

"1696 Aug 26; Elias Andrieszen, Marritje Boeckhout; Andries, Pieter, & Jannetje; Pieter & Aeltie Boeckholt, Johan Coevers & his wife, Jannetie, Tryntie Boeckholt."

Elias and Marritje had passed away by February 6, 1738 as evidenced from the following notice:

"To be sold at public vendue the estate of Elias Andrise, consisting of the House above Tortoise Bay, known by the name of the Union Flag, and the personal Estate left by Marytje Andrisen [considered to be 'almost certainly' Marytje (Boeckhout) Andrisen]; on the 10th of February next, for Title and Conditions of sale enquire of Jacob Anderson, of Turtois Bay on the Rock."

(Source: "N.Y. Journal," no. 222, Feb. 6, 1738 [copy in author's possession has date Feb. 6, 1737])

Turtle Bay is on the East River, 2 miles north of Corlaer Hook. Its name is a corruption of the Dutch "Deu tel Bay" or Wedge Bay. [Source: French, J.H. "Gazeteer of New York State: New York County," p. 419]

Although no record of the land transfer has been found, this appears to be the same property previously owned by Marytje's brother Pieter Boeckhout, known as the "Union Flag" farm.

Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism Location: New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church, New York, NY, United States. 45

Children from this marriage were:

   15 M    i. Andries Andrieszen was born about 1696 and was christened on 26 Aug 1696 in New York, NY, United States.46

   16 M    ii. Pieter Andrieszen was born about 1696 and was christened on 26 Aug 1696 in New York, NY, United States.46

   17 F    iii. Jannetje Andrieszen was born about 1696 and was christened on 26 Aug 1696 in New York, NY, United States.46

6. Pieter Boeckhout was born about 1661 in Leiden, Holland11 and died between 10 Jun 1715 and 10 Apr 1722 in New Jersey, United States.12,13 Another name for Pieter was Pieter Janszen.

General Notes: Peter was noted as a farmer in "The History of Harlem" by James Riker, 1881, p. 227:

"[Jan] Buckhout later owned a farm at Mespat, and left two sons, Capt. Matthias, who sailed a coaster, and Peter, a farmer; and whence come the families of this name."

There is an entry in the membership list of the New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church in New York City that states:

"Ao. 1682

den 4 Mart.

Pieter Janszen"

However, there is no way to tell for sure if this is the same Pieter Janszen (Boeckhout).

Pieter & Lysbeth baptized their son, Johannes, in 1683 at the Reformed Dutch Church in New York City.

"1683 18 Aug. Pieter Janszen Boechout, Lysbeth Papen; Johannes, witnesses: Pieter de Lanoy, Styntie Wessels"

It is unclear if the witnesses / sponsors played a particular role in the baptism as they were not family members or otherwise attached to the family. However, in 1688, Pieter de Lanoy did achieve fame becoming the first Mayor of NY City elected by the people.

Susannah's identity as Johannes' sister [albeit likely a half sibling], was established when her husband, Anthony Glean's will was probated in 1734, naming his brother-in-law as an executor: "I make my wife and my son William, and my brother-in-law, Johannis Buckhout, executors."

Peter Bjoeckhout was appointed surveyor of highways for the Bowery Division of the Out Ward, Sept. 29, 1694 -- "Minutes of the Common Council of the City of NY, 1675-1776", vol. I, p. 367. In fact, Peter is found in the NY City Tax Lists, Bowery Division, from December 1695 to approximately Mar. 3, 1705 on a farm valued at (varying rates) approximately £15-20. The next assessment found on Apr. 1, 1706 and subsequent years does not list Peter Bouckhout. From the NY Historical Society publication in 1910, Prefactory Note: "At a meeting of the Common Council held December 8th, 1683. The City and Corporation of New York was divided into six wards as follows... The Bowery Precinct mentioned in the tax lists included the Bowery and extended North as far as the present Gramercy Park."

Pieter's property is mentioned in a land conveyance between Johannes Lowerensen and Symon Van Nos on May 5, 1697, when the former sold half of a pasture for £20 to the latter, instrument recorded Nov. 22, 1716 in NY City Conveyances, v. 28, p. 259-260:

"To all Christian People to whom these presents shall come Johannes Lowerensen of Mespath Kills on the Island of Nassau Sends Greeting whereas Mathias Buckholst for a valuable consideration to him the said Mathias Buckholst by the said Johannes Lowersen in hand paid did bargaine and sell to the said Johannes Lowersen his heirs and assigns for ever the Moisty or one half of a certain parcel of Land to the west of Gold Street to the North of Johannes Outman to the East of the Shoemaker's pasture and to the south of the Ground of Peter Buckholt being the other Moisty of the Land above mentioned the whole parcel containing thirty eight feet in Breadth front and rear and in Length from Gold Street stretches to the Shoemaker's pasture aforesaid..."

Peter appears in a listing of the "Freemen made in the Mayorality of Johannes De Peyster Esqr. on January 18, 1698/9 - (among others) Peter Boeckhout, R [egistered]." This is captured in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1885," The Burgher Right, p. 72. From the same source's Prefactory Note: "The "Freedom" of a city is the right of enjoying all the privileges and immunities belonging to it, to the exclusion of all who are not "Freemen." In cities, municipal corporations, and boroughs, it was obtained, either by serving an apprenticeship for a certain time, or by the payment of money in such amounts as were fixed by the corporate authorities under their charters; and it was also conferred, in their discretion, by a vote, as a municipal compliment or honor.

In Holland, and in England, or rather in Great Britain, in former days, the "Freedom of a city," or other corporation was a most valuable and important privilege and monopoly. For none but its possessors could practice trades, or do any mercantile business in the place, possess the right of suffrage, or be eligible to election to public office, or other civic honors."

There is a list of inhabitants for New York City in 1703 recorded in "The Documentary History of NY" by E.B. O'Callagahan, vol. I, part II, p. 611-624. On p. 624, for the Out Ward, there is a reference to "Peter Bokho" with 1 male (16-60 yrs) and 1 female. Given the names recorded prior to Peter and following, and comparing these same names to the tax lists for the same period, it would appear this is Peter Boeckhout. This part of the NY City census was badly damaged as can be seen from the fragmented names in the transcription.

The Newtown Town Records reveal many interesting land transactions relating to Pieter Boeckhout. On August 1, 1681, Thomas Wandall of Mespath Kills conveys six acres in Mespath Kills previously in the possession of Pieter's wife, Lysbeth's, first husband, Peter Roelefson to Pieter Boeckhout as follows:

"Be it known unto all men by these presents I Thom.. wandoll of Mashpett Kills in ye bounds & limitts of new towne on long island in the west riding of york sheer .. america; have doe and By these prsents alinate make over & deliver unto Peter Johnson Buckhoods of the sa.. place in the behalfe of peter Roulloson deceased a sar.. peice or parcell of land which was formerly sould unto sd Roulloson; Situate in the same kills lying to the est.. side of the sd. peter Johnson Buckhoods land on the wes. by the high way ranging upon sd. Thomas wandolls line Begining at a black oak tree & soe to ye westward unto ye sd Johnsons Buckhoods Corner of his rare fence then from ye fore sd. tree northward Rang upon the sd. wandolls lyne by A Great rock & thence upon A line to A stump that is close broke by the ground being Close to the sd. peters fence nominated Six Akors be it more or less Know yea therefore that I the foresd Thomas Wandoll have fully & absolutely to all intents & purpos.. Make over the sd. parcell of land from me my he.. Executors Administrators & Assignes unto the sd. Peter Johnson Buckhoode his eires Exitors Admi; & Assignes for ever to have & to hold as.. owne proper Rits of inheritance quiettly to injoy & a.. maintaine the sale to be Goode free from Any inc.. - ments & doe acknowledg to have received full & honnes. Sattisfaction for the same in true parformance of .. Bill of Sale I have hereunto Sett my hand & Seale this first of August In the year 1681

Signed Sealed & delivered
Thomas Wand.. (S)

In the prsents of us:
Johannes Loras
Theophilus Phillips"

(Source: "Transcriptions of the Town Minutes of Newtown, 1653 - 1734," vol. 2, part 1, p. 195)

In June 1682, Peter Buckhout (in party with another man, likely Johannes Lourense), received a parcel of land from Bridgett Pallmer as cited in the transcription following from "Transcriptions of the Town Minutes of Newtown, 1653 - 1734," vol. 2, part 1, p. 271:

"I:under written John pallmer of west Christer [Westchester?]: doe make over unto Johanes Lo... & peeter Buck hood all the Rite titell & Int... of a certayne parsell of land bought of m. wife father bought by my wife father Robart Clark: of Richard Britnell as by trance port & Ground breefe doth apeer Know Yee that I the afore sd John Pallmer doe make over the fore sd primises to them ther Heires or asigngs: from mee my Heires Exitors administrors or assings for ever peciblely to In Joy: & to defend the for sd from any person or parsons laying clame to any part or parsell ther of as witt my han. & seale the 17th of June 1684 John pallm..

Signed, Sealed by Bridgett "B" Pallm..

Testa: Thomas Wandall & Humphry Clay"

Peter appears as plaintiff and as a witness to a number of court proceedings in Newtown between the years 1682 and 1690. At a court convened by Thomas Wandall, Constable, on Oct. 8, 1682 "peter Johnson buckhood pll: Enters an acction of truspas apon the Case & damage against Johanis Loroson def." Details of the case are presented below:

"william All burtis age 30 yeares or ther abouts be sworne in Court In a difirenc betweene peter Johnson buckhood & Johanis Loroson saith peter Johnson buckhood Came to this deponenst house & desired mee to Come to prise som dammag that Johannis hors & Cattell had don him & when I came thether I saw Johanis Cattell In peters pastar & the sd petter tould mee that he had his hors In hould allsoe: soe my selfe & thomas parsell Loocked over the damage & vallue it to fower scippell of Inden Corn: & soe wee went to the wife of Johanis to demand the dammage her husband being not att home: soe shee maide answare if her Cretors had don the damage / he would pay it: soe the sd peter: questing whether her husband would agree to it: soe I advised the sd peter to Lett the woman have the Cattell and to keep the hors wilst her husband came home & further saith not: Thomas parsell testifieth to the bove deposition: & saith further that the wife of Johanis saide that if her Cattell had don the dammage shee must pay it: soe I asked her againe soe shee sd would pay the damag soe this deponent thought att his Goeing from the house that both of the partyes Concerne ware satisfiyed: soe after wee ware Gon out of the hous the sd peter saked us whether he might not keepe up the horse whilst Johanis Came hom & wee tould him he might if he would: & further saith not...

Roullif: peterson aged 27 yeres of ther abouts being sworne In a difirenc betweene peter Johnson = buckhood & Johanis Loroson saith _______ that peter Johnson buckhood asked Johanis Loroson whether he would pay the damage that his Cretors had don & the sd Johanis sd he would not pay him a stiver: soe Replyed peter I will bring yor horse to the pound: soe replyed Johanis you may if you will for i will never fech him out: & further saith not.

apon the acction peter Johnson buckhood pll Johanes Loroson def: the Court find for the pll & that the def: must pay Cost of Court & damages & Charges & the Judgment of the Court is if Johanes Loroson will nto Replese his hors & pay the Cost then the hors to be sould forth with."

(Source: "Transcriptions of the Town Courts of Newtown, 1656 - 1690," p. 142-143)

In the "Documentary History of the State of New York," vol. II, 1849, there is a reference to the "Newtowne List of their Inhabitants Estates as they haue Giuen it in the Clerk of ye towne Jonathan Hazard, Endorsed, Newtowne Estimations, 1683." In this section, Peter and his father, Johannes, appear in the following adjacent entries, p. 515:

"peter Johnson buckhood; 2 (Heads), 25 (Lands), 2 (Horses), 4 (Cowes), 4 (1 yeare), 4 (Sheepe)
John buckhood; 1 (Head), 12 (Lands), 2 (Oxen), 2 (Cowes), 2 (3 yeares), 2 (2 yeares), 2 (1 yeare), 4 (Sheepe), 1 (Swine)"

The "New York (Colony) Council Calendar of Council Minutes 1668-1783," compiled by Berthold Fernow, Harrison, New York, 1987, p. 44 indicates Peter, and his father John, along with a number of other residents appeared in 1685 to receive their patents:

"p. 127 - Oct. 8 Mr Manning, Hendrick Smith, W. Alberts, George Stevenson, Stephen Georgson, John Buckhold, Thos. Wendall, Johannes Lawrensis, Peter Johnson Boeckhoult, Luke de Pau, Roeloff Peterson, Jan Jansen, John Albertus, John Allwyn, Mr Blackwell, Tho. Browne, Joseph Theale for Bedford, Dow Harmansen with Peter Jansen Haine, Tiebout Garretsen, Daniel de Clerk for Tappan, Hendrick Ricault, Flor Williams, John Cornelissen and Menny Johannes for Haverstraw produced their papers for patents."

Peter Bockhout was one of the subscribers and listed as a freeholder of land on the confirmatory charter of Newtown in September 1686. (source: "The Annals of Newtown in Queens County, NY" by James Riker, Jr., published in NY in 1852, p. 110]

The minutes of Newtowne, 1653-1734, record the following:

"Thes are the names of the purchars and free houlders of Newton & Aredraw up to be inserted in our pattin. Greit and Intered on Record the twenty forth day of September 1686 by order of the Justis of the Peece. Theophilus Phillips, Clerk" The list included the names of John and Peter Bookhood, indexed as "Buckhout."

On February 9, 1686/7 Pieter & Elizabeth Buckhout sold a parcel of land in Newtown, previously in the possession of her first husband Pieter Roelofson, to Edward Stevenson as follows:

"Bee it known unto all men by thes prsents yt that I peter Johnson buckhood & Elizabeth my Wife both of newtowne on Long Island In quee County in amarica have alinated & sould & by thes prsents doe alinate sell & make over unto Edward Stevenson of the towne & County a foresd: a certayne peece or parsell of Medow ground situated lying & being on the north sid of a medow Called traynes Medow In the bound of the towne a fore sd: that is to say with all the Rites priveledges & appurtinances that doeth be Long to mee apon any accompt of Money paid by peter Roulloson deceased: according to his Monny paide Concerning the fresh Medow afore sd: Know yee that Wee the fore named peter & Elizabeth have alinated & sould for us our Hiers Exitors & admitors the fore Resited peece or parsell of Medow With all & Every part & parsell ther of with all the priveledgs & apurtinances that doth now or heare after be long to it upon any accompt of the fore sd deceaced peter Roulloson: or monys hy him paide Wee say unto Edward stevenson his Hiers Exitors administrators or assigns for Ever: for a val . Consideration according to our agreement Wee say to the proper ues & behoofe of him the sd Edward Stevenson his Hires Exitors admintor & assigns; for Ever to have & to hould & quietly to Injoy from any Molistation by any parson: that shall lay Clame ther unto: & doe In our selves & Hiers to defend the same as written.. our hands and seales: this 9th of february 1686/7 delivered in presents of John forman Theophilus phillips

peter (PII) buckhoud
Eliza.. (po) buck houd
(SS)

Acknowledged before Justis Whithead March the 11th 1686"

(Source: Transcriptions of the Town Minutes of Newtown, 1653 - 1734, vol. 2, part 2, p. 362)

Also recorded in the "Transcriptions of the Town Minutes of Newtown 1653 - 1734," vol. 2, part 1, p. 312 is the following legal agreement which reflects a debt owed by Peter Buckhout on behalf of his wife, Lysbeth Pater (widow of Pieter Roelfson), to her children from her first marriage:

"This prsent writeing witnesseth an agreement made betweene Peter Buckhout inhabettent of Manhatens Island in ye County & province of New Yorke shoomaker of ye one parte & Jacobus Petterson of Long Island in Queens County in ye province of New York of ye other part yeoman witnesseth yt where as ye sade Peter Buckhart did marry ye mother of ye sd Jacob Petterson; ye widdow & relects of Peter Rowleifson late disceased of Maspeth Kills ingaged to pay to ye above sd Peter Rowleifson disceased his four children their portions accordng to will upon record reference there Unto being had will more at Large appears & where as there now is a Difference betweene Us ye sd above Peter Buckhart & Jacob Petterson in and conserning ye above sd Estate of him ye sd Peter Rowleifson Deseaced. It is agreed upon as followeth that is to say yt ye sd Peter Buckhout Doth Rezine & Deliver Unto ye sd Jacob Peterson .ll ye Estate yt was ye sd Peter Rowleifson my father Deceas.. both of Lands goods & Chattles or any other Estate yt is .ow Upon ye farme that Doth in any wise belong to me ye sd Peter Buckhout Excepting ye one haldfe of ye apples that shall grow upon ye farme During my present wifes natuerall Life & a piece of fresh meddow that is sould to Edward Stevson by me ye sd Peter Buckhoot & my wife in Consideration of ye.. Release of ye sd Lands & priemises I ye sd Jacob Peterson Doe for my self & my broth Abram; -& my two sisters for acquit & Discharge ye sid Peter Buckhout his heyres Executors & administrators from all Legacies gifts by will as above sd ...Depts Contrackted by my father Peter Rowleifson Deceased ... is at this present writeing Unpaid & ye sd Jacob Peterson Doe Engage & bind my self fermly by these presents to pay or cause to be paid unto my brother Abraham & my two .isthers their portions according to will above sd & save & keepe ..rmles ye above sd Peter Buchout his heyres Executors & sd ...istrators from all Law Suits troubles that shall or may .rise in & Conserning ye above sd gifts by will & for ye true .erformance of ye above sd premises wee have Enterchangablely .eft to our hand & seale this 2.th Day of March 1692.

Signed, Sealed & Delivered (Peter Buckhout - his mark) and in Sight & presents off Edward Stevenson & Robert Laning. Recorded by me, William Gleane, Clarke"

Peter and Aeltie Boeckhout appear as witnesses for his sister's, Mary & Elias Andrieszen, childrens' baptism in 1696 at the New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church:

"1696 26 Aug; Elias Andrieszen, Marritje Boeckhout; Andries, Pieter & Jannetje; Pieter & Aeltie Boeckholt, Johan Soevers & his wife, Jannetie, Tryntie Boeckholt"

This entry is very interesting since Pieter & Engeltje were not actually married until Nov. 1699? Prior to that, he was married to Lysbeth Pater. Is this Aeltie Boekhout his sister, also known as "Alles?" Seems very likely since "Aeltie" is a Dutch form of the name Alice.

Pieter had property at Turtle Bay on Manhattan Island as evidenced by this conveyance/mortgage entry in the NY Co. (NY City), NY Land Conveyances, vol. 25, p. 159-161:

"Recorded for Pieter Boeckhout [possible proper spelling of his name?] the 27th day of October Anno Dom 1703. This Indenture had made and concluded in the City of New Yorke on the twenty seaventh day of September in the second year of her Majestie's Reign Anno Dom 1703 by and between Daniell Bleuit and Mary his wife of the one parte and Pieter Bockholst of the other parte.. Edmond Andros Esqr late Governour of the Province did by certaine Patent .. dated the fifteenth day of March 1676/7 give grant and confirme unto John Danielson .. a certaine lott of land upon the island Manhattan to the North East of Deutell Bay being in breadth by the river side forty rodd [? word] in length by the land of Jacobus Fabinius one hundred and twenty rodd bounded to the Northwest by the Commons and to the South West by the land of David Dufour Containing the quantity of thirty Acres as in and by the said Patent recorded in the Secretary's Office.. and whereas the said John Danielson by his certaine deed dated the eighth & twentieth day of May 1681 did give and grant the before mentioned piece of land unto John Jennings.. and whereas the said John Jennings and Greta his wife by their certain deed of Conveyance under their hands and seals bearing date of the twenty second day of Oct 1688 give grant and convey the said piece of land unto the said Peter Bockholst.. And whereas the said Pieter Bockholst and Elsie his wife by their certain deed of Conveyance under their hands and seals bearing date the twenty fifth day of September in this present year 1703 give grant and convey unto the said Daniel Bluit his heirs and assigns forever the said piece of land…Now know yee that they the said Daniell Bleuit and Mary his wife for a valuable consideration to them in hand well and truly paid att and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents by Pieter Bockholst the receipt whereof they doo hereby acknowledge and thereof and of every part there doo freely and fully exonerate and discharge the said Pieter Bockholst his heirs and assigns forever by these presents Have given granted released [?word] confirmed bargained and sold and by these presents doo fully and absolutely give grant release [?word] confirme bargaine and sell unto the said Pieter Bockholst.. All that the abovementioned lott of land… Daniell Bleuitt and Mary his wife or with their [?word] or consent except the pick of Winter wheat reserved by the said Patent Yearly or by and other person or persons whatsoever and what itt shall and be lawful to and for the said Peter Bockholst… provided the full and just sum of fifty five pounds lawfull money of New Yorke in two payments that is to say the sum of thirty two pounds ten shillings on or before the sixteenth day of May in the year one thousand seven hundred and four and the sum of thirty two pounds ten shillings more on the sixteenth day of May in the year one thousand seven hundred and five…otherwise to be and remaine in full force and virtue.."

Note: The above mentioned conveyances (dated: 1676/7, 1681 & 1688) have yet to be found but are recited as indicated in the above reference.

Also found in NY Co., NY Land Conveyances, vol. 25, p.191:

"Recorded for Jacob Solomon and Peter Boeckhout the 13th day of May Anno Dom 1704. New Yorke May ye 13th 1704 Rec'd from Jacob Solomon and Peter Boeckhout the sum of two pounds sixteen shillings in lieu of wheat due for quitt rent on a piece of land on Manhattans Island as patent granted by sd Edmond Andres March ye 15th 1676 to Jacobus Fabrinions being in full to the 15th day of March last past Witness my hand this 13th day of May 1704 Thom. Byerley Coll'r." [Note: the index of vol. 25 lists this page reference to Matthice Boockhout]

Quit rent was a form of levy or land tax imposed on freehold or leased land by a higher landowning authority, usually government or its assigns. Under feudal law, the payment of quit rent freed the tenant of a holding from the obligation to perform such other services as were obligatory under feudal tenure. The quit rent system was used frequently by colonial governments in the British empire. Many land grants in colonial America in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries carried quit rent.

A mortgage in the old form with reversionary clause was in effect a deed. No title has been traced into Elias Andries, or Anderson, whose heirs were in possession here before 1738. The entire tract was then known as "The Union Flag Farm." The tavern stood west of the road on the Thomas Addis Emmet farm.

The farm is next mentioned in the following adverstisement:

"To be sold at public vendue the estate of Elias Andrise, consisting of the House above Tortoise Bay, known by the name of the Union Flag, and the personal Estate left by Marytje Andrisen [considered to be 'almost certainly' Martyje (Boeckhout) Andrisen]; on the 10th of February next, for Title and Conditions of sale enquire of Jacob Anderson, of Turtois Bay on the Rock." -- N.Y. Jour. Feb. 6, 1738

Turtle Bay is on the East River, 2 miles north of Corlaer Hook. Its name is a corruption of the Dutch "Deu tel Bay" or Wedge Bay. [Source: French, J.H. "Gazeteer of New York State: New York County," p. 419]

Henry Bookout, in an email dated Sept. 14, 1997, also offers the following information regarding the location of the aforesaid "Union Flag Farm:"

"At one time Peter Buckhout owned Union Flag farm where the United Nations now stands in Manhattan."

While Peter's place of death and will or probate have not yet been found, three interesting pieces of evidence seem to place him in New Jersey subsequent to the land indenture recorded in 1703 in Newtown and his disappearance from the NY City tax assessment records, Bowery Division, after March 1705.

The first is a reference to Peter Buckhout as a witness to Theophilus Phillip's will, written Nov. 18, 1708 at Maidenhead, Burlington Co., NJ, and proved May 4, 1709. In the same West Jersey probate packet (vol. 1, p. 236), is found a statement dated May 4, 1709 by one of the other witnesses, Thomas Broderwick, who says under oath that "that at the time of his [Theophilus] publishing thereof he was of sound and disposing [?] mind and memory to the best of his [Thomas Broderwick] knowledge and belief and that at the same time he saw Samuell Hunt, Peter Buckhout and Stephen Chalmers signe the same as Witness thereof in the presence of the Testator." An inventory of goods & chattels of Theophilus Phillips was prepared at Maidenhead on March 19, 1708/09 valued at £145.19.2. Peter Buckhout, Jasper Smith and Timonthy Baker were signatories to this inventory.

The second reference is found in the West New Jersey Land Deeds, vol. BBB, p. 94. This transaction is dated Feb. 17, 1710, recorded in 1713, and conveys from John Hart, of Hopewell, Burlington Co., West New Jersey to Garret Cooke, for £200, 170 & 6 2/3 acres in Maidenhead bounded "...on the East Side adjoining to Daniell Doan [Dean] laying on both Sides of the Road and on the North and adjoining to Edward Hunt and on the West Side joining to John Read's Land and then running Southerly to Peter Barbhout's [Bookhout's] Land and thence turning and Running [? word] to the aforesaid Daniel Dean's Land and also six ackres and two third parts of an Acre of Meadow leying in the great Meadow belonging to Maidenhead to have and to hold the said granted and bargained premises..." The instrument was signed by John Hart and witnessed by Mary Doane and Daniel Doane [likely Mary & Daniel Deane].

The third reference is in the original Land Deed Book A from Hunterdon Co., NJ on p. 16 which makes reference to the same land and neighbours as noted above. This land indenture, No. 461, dated June 10, 1715, documents the sale of 170 acres & 6 2/3 acres from Garrett Cook, of Maidenhead, Yeoman, to Richard Scudder of Hopewell for £150. The land, in Maidenhead is "...bounded as follws that is to say on the East syde joyning to Daniell Dean lying on Both syds of the Road and on the nort end joying to Edward hunt and on the west Syde joying to John Reed's Land and thence Running southerly to petter Buckhouts Land, and thence turning and Runing Easterly to the afforesaid Daneill Deans Land and also six ackers and two third parts of one acker of meadow laying in the Great meadow belonging to maidenhead to have and to hold..." The instrument was signed "Garrett his X mark Cook" with witnesses "Thomas Wood, Ralph Hart and Sarah her X mark Hart" and recorded on June 3, 1718.

It should be noted that Hunterdon was set off from Burlington Co., NJ in March 1713/14 and Maidenhead eventually became Lawrenceville, now situated in Mercer Co., NJ.

In the time period between 1704 and 1708 there was a migration of Presbyterian followers moving to New Jersey from Newtown & surrounding areas, including many of Peter's neighbours, family members and friends. Noted on the First Presbyterian Church of Newtown website (http://www.fpcn.org/history/) is a reference that indicates: "In the early eighteenth century, settlers from Newtown and other areas of Long Island helped found Presbyterian churches in and around Hopewell, New Jersey." It seems highly probable that Peter and his family relocated and that he might have died in New Jersey, not in NY State.

Peter certainly passed away before 1722 as evidenced by his last wife Elizabeth's land conveyance recorded in Newtown on April 10, 1722 in which she is recorded as "Elizabeth Buckhout, widow of Peter Buckhout." The transaction is recorded in the "Newtown Town Records," 1710-1753, p. 150.

Noted events in his life were:

• Residence: 1683, Newtown, Queens Co., NY, United States. 47

• Residence: 1686, Newtown, Queens Co., NY, United States. 48

• Occupation: Shoemaker, Mar 1692. 49

• Residence: 1694, Bowery Division, New York, NY, United States. 50

• Residence: Dec 1695, Bowery Ward, New York, NY, United States. 51

• Residence: 28 Aug 1696, Bowery Precinct, New York, NY, United States. 52

• Residence: 1 Feb 1697, Bowery Division, New York, NY, United States. 53

• Residence: March 7, 1698/9, Bowery Division, New York, NY, United States. 54

• Residence: 15 Jul 1699, Bowery Division, New York, NY, United States. 55

• Residence: Abt 1703, Out Ward, New York, NY, United States. 56

• Residence: 10 Jun 1715, Maidenhead, Hunterdon Co., NJ, United States. 13

Pieter married Lysbeth Jans,57 daughter of Jan Pater and Susannah, between 1679 and 1683 in New York, United States.58 Lysbeth was born about 23 Oct 1639 in Brazil, South America,59,60 was christened on 23 Oct 1639 in Brazil, South America, and died before 3 Nov 1699 in Bowery Division, New York, NY, United States.61 Other names for Lysbeth were Lysbeth Papen and Lysbeth Pater.

General Notes: From "The History of Harlem" by James Riker, 1881, p. 290:

"Pieter Roelofsen was from Utrecht, as was his first wife, Willemtie Jans, married in this country in 1653. He, with others, started the town of New Utrecht in 1657, put up a house, etc., but after three years sold out, and moved to Flatlands. In 1664, he married a second wife, Elizabeth, daughter of Jan Pater, she having been born in Brazil. Pieter served two terms as constable at Harlem; tilled one of Archer's farms, and, in 1671, some of Delavall's land. In 1672 he went to Mespat Kills, and there bought a farm. He and his wife sustained a good name here, as certified by the magistrates after his death, which happened in 1679. They made their will in N.Y., March 20, 1678, Jochem Beeckman and Dirck Jansen, burghers, being present.

She subsequently married Peter Buckhout."


The child from this marriage was:

+ 18 M    i. Johannes Buckhout was born about Aug 1683 in Newtown, Queens Co., NY, United States11,62 and was christened on 18 Aug 1683 in New York, NY, United States.62,63

Pieter next married Elsje Jeuriaens on 21 Nov 1699 in New York, NY, United States 11.,64 Elsje was born on 24 Apr 1661 in New York, NY, United States and died before 1712.

Marriage Notes: The couple were married in the New Amsterdam (now New York City) Reformed Dutch Church. The transcription of the church record in 1699 is as follows:

"den 3 Nov., Pieter Janszen Boeckolt, wedr v. Lysbeth Pater, Elsje Jeuriaens, wede v. Thomas Verdon, beyde woonende alhier den 21 Nov."

The first date indicates the couple's intention to marry while the latter date is the actual marriage date.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage Location: New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church, New York, NY, United States.

General Notes: Excerpt from the New York Genealogical & Biographical Record, April 1962, "Two Van Doren Families," p. 74:

"She [Elsje] had been baptized there [New York] April 24, 1661 (BDC:I:60). After Ditelof's death his widow remarried three times: on Aug. 21, 1687 to Theunis Theuninen Denyck, widower of Geesje Hendricks; on April 26, 1696, to Thomas Verdon, widower of Jannetje Claes; and on Nov. 21, 1699, to Pieter Janszen Boeckolt, widower of Lysbeth Pater, all in the New York Dutch Church (MDC:67, 82 & 91). Her children, all by her first husband, and all baptized in the New York Dutch Church..."

Pieter next married Elizabeth about 23 Dec 1712 in Newtown, Queens Co., NY, United States 11,65,66,67.,68 Elizabeth died in Oct 1729 in Newtown, Queens Co., NY, United States.69,70

Marriage Notes: Peter and Elizabeth were married Abt. Dec. 23rd in the Newtown Presbyeterian Church as evidenced by this entry in the Parish Records:

"1712

Peter Buckhoud & Elizabeth Way"

They are between two entries dated Dec. 23rd, 1712 and May 5th, 1713 respectively.

James Riker, in the "Annals of Newtown," The Way Family, p, 378, recounts that Peter married Elizabeth Way, the widow of Francis Way in 1713.

"Francis had issue James, John, Elizabeth, m. Benj. Cornish; and Diana. After his death his widow, Elizabeth, married Peter Buckhout in 1713."


Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage Location: Newtown Presbyterian Church, Newtown, Queens Co., NY, United States.

General Notes: James Way conveyed 3/4 of an acre of land to Elizabeth Buckhout, widow of Peter Buckhout, on April 10, 1722. The transaction is recorded in the Newtown Town Records, 1710-1753, p. 150:

"This indenture made the tenth Day of April in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred twenty two and in the eighth year of the Reign of our Lord George… Between James Way of Newtown in Queens County on Nassau Island in the Collony of New York, weaver, of the one part & Elizabeth Buckhout wife of Peter Buckhout Late Deceased, of the other part witnesseth that the sd James Way for & in consideration of the sum of three pounds… a certain piece or parcel of Land in the Limits of Newtown above sd att the Kills Containing three quarters of an acre be the same more or less as it is now by closed & is bounded as followeth Viz on the East by the Land of the Widow Way Southerly & westerly upon the Land of him the sd James Way & Northerly upon the highway that leads to the ferry… Sealed & Delivered: James Way (his mark) witnesses: Jacob Reeder & Anne Reeder (her mark). Recorded February 6, 1723/4 by Jacob Reeder, Town Clerk"

Grenville Mackenzie, in "The Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh, Westchester County, NY," indicates that Elizabeth was the widow of Francis Way when she married Pieter Boeckhout in 1712.

Elizabeth's death is recorded in the Presbyterian Church records at Newtown in 1729 as follows:

"1729 Elizabeth Buckhout Widow Octob."


The child from this marriage was:

+ 19 M    i. Peter Buckhout was born after 1712 in New Jersey,71 was christened on 5 Jan 1729 in Newtown, Queens Co., NY, United States,72 died on 14 Nov 1786 in Bushwyck, Kings Co., NY, United States,73 and was buried on 15 Nov 1786 in New York, NY, United States.74


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