GENEALOGY COLLECTION
COLLECTIONS
OF THE
Connecticut Historical Society
Volume XIV
HARTFORD
PUBLISHED BY THE SOCIETY 1912
1425161
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY
Elected May 28, 1912
Vice-
Presidents,
President, SAMUEL IIART.
JAMES J. GOODWIN, Hartford.
SIMEON E. BALDWIN, New Haven. JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Norwich.
MORRIS W. SEYMOUR, Bridgeport.
CARL STOECKEL, Norfolk.
FRANK FARNSWORTH STARR, Middletown. CLARENCE W. BOWEN, Woodstock.
E. STEVENS HENRY, Rockville.
Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer,
Librarian,
Auditor,
ALBERT C. BATES.
W. DeLOSS LOVE.
JOHN F. MORRIS. ALBERT C. BATES. EDGAR F. WATERMAN.
Membership Committee,
! SAMUEL HART, ex officio. JULIUS GAY.
JANE T. SMITH.
ALBERT C. BATES. GEORGE S. GODARD. HENRY A. CASTLE. EDWIN P. TAYLOR. ASAHEL J. WRIGHT.
Library Committee,
SAMUEL HART, ex officio. FRANCIS H. PARKER. THOMAS S. WEAVER.
J. COOLIDGE HILLS.
Publication Committee,
r SAMUEL HART, ex officio. J ALBERT C. BATES.
] LEVERETT BELKNAP.
( FORREST MORGAN.
Committee on
Monthly Papers,
CHARLES G. WOODWARD. ARTHUR L. SHIPMAN. FRANCIS PARSONS.
(
Original Distribution
OF
THE LANDS IN HARTFORD
AMONG THE SETTLERS 1639
HARTFORD
CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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INTRODUCTION.
The English settlement of Hartford, Conn., was made by settlers from “ the New Towne,” now Cambridge, Mass. As early as 1633 the region was visited by a few adventurers and traders from the Bay. In 1635 a settlement was begun at “ Newtowne,” the name being changed to Hartford two years later. The great exodus hither was in the spring of 1636, when the settlement was firmly established by the coming of the. Rev. Thomas Hooker and his party. About that time the lands were purchased by the settlers from the Indians. A confirmatory deed given in 1670, the original deed having been lost, states that it was given to “ Mr. Samuel Stone and Mr. William Goodwin, in the behalfe of the present pro- prietors and owners of the lands belonging to the township of Hartford.”
The proportional ownership of these lands, as stated at a meeting of the Proprietors in February 1671/2, was “ accord- ing to the rate for diuifsion of lands agreed upon & entered In the Town book dated 3d Janur 1639” [i.e. 1639/40], “ according to which proportion they payd for the purchafs of the Sayd lands.” The proportions of these Proprietors varied from one hundred sixty acres for John Haynes down to six for William Pratt and others. In addition to these were a number of settlers who were “ Granted lotts to haue onely at The Townes Courtesie,” sometimes spoken of as proprietors by courtesy, whose proportions were from six to three acres each.
The township was divided into two parts by the “ riveret ” which flowed eastward and emptied into the Connecticut river. In consequence each “ side ” seems to have been, in the early
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days, more or less distinct from the other, and to have main- tained to some extent a separate organization for the first few years after the settlement began. Separate meetings of the two “ sides ” were held. There was a “ north side book,” in which matters pertaining to that “side” were entered; and, by inference, a similar south side book. Divisions or grants of lands were made separately by the inhabitants of either “ side ” up to January 7, 1639/40, when such action for the future was forbidden by vote of the town. It seems more than probable that some record of these divisions was entered in the respective “ side ” books at the time of making the grants. Neither of the two “ side ” record books are now known to be in existence.
Upon coming into the New England wilderness the Eng- lish settlers were obliged to devise and establish for themselves a new system of land records, from the fact that they were the first and original owners to parcel out the land from the great undivided tract of which it formed a part.
Each person who received individual parcels of land when a division or allotment was made wished to assure himself of his title to ownership. This could not be done by the passing of a deed, as would have been the case in his native England, for, as he had not received or purchased the parcels allotted to him in a division from any individual, there was no person from whom he could receive a deed. In consequence came the law that individual owners should make public record of the land owned by them, a proceeding practically unknown in the ownership and transfer of lands in England at that time.
The General Court of Connecticut, at its session in Octo- ber, 1639, passed the following in regard to the recording of land :
“ The Townes of Hartford, Windsore and Wethersfield, or any other of the Townes within this jurisdiction, shall each of them haue power to dispose of their own lands vndis- posed of, and all other comodityes arysing out of their owne
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lymitts bounded out by the Court, the libertyes of the great River excepted, .......
“ The Townes aforesayd shall each of them prvide a Ledger Booke, with an Index or alphabett vnto the same : Also shall choose one who shall be a Towne Clerke or Regis- ter, who shall before the Generali Court in Aprill next, record every man's house and land already graunted and measured out to him, with the bounds & quantity of the same, and whosoever shall neglect 3 monthes after notice given to bring into the sayd Towne Clerke or Register a note of his house and land, with the bounds and quantity of the same, by the nearest estimacon, shall forfeit 10s. and soe 10s. a month for every month he shall soe neglect. The like to be done for all land hereafter graunted and measured to any;1 and all bargaines or mortgages of land whatsoever shall be ac- counted of noe value vntill they be recorded, for wch entry the Register shall receaue 6d. for every parcell, delivering every owner a coppy of the same vnder his hand, whereof 4d. shall be for himselfe and 2d. for the Secretary of the Court. And the sayd Register shall every Generali Court, in Aprill and September, deliver into the same a transcript fayrely written of all such graunts, bargaines or ingagements recorded by him in the Towne Booke, and the Secretary of the Court shall record it in a booke fayrely written prvided for that purpose, and shall preserve the coppy brought in vnder the hand of the Towne Clerke. Also the sayd Towne Clerke shall haue for every serch of a parcell id. and for every coppy of a parcell ijd; and a coppy of the same vnder the hands of the sayd Register or Towne Clerke and two of the men chosen to governe the Towne, shall be a sufficient evidence to all that haue the same”.2
Similar provisions are found in the Code of 1650, with slightly different wording, with the substitution of “ Septem- ber ” for “April,” and with the insertion where reference is made to “ ye printed books ” of the following :
“And if any such Graunter, being required by the Grauntee, his Heires or Assignes, to make an Acknowledgin' of any Graunt, Sale, Bargaine or Morgage by him made, shall refuse so to doe, it shall bee in the power of any Magis-
’[In margin:] “Here insert so much ye printed booke fol : 24 : from A : to B : ” What book is here referred to is not now known.
’Colonial Records of Connecticut, I, 37, 38.
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trate to send for the partye so refusing and committ him to prison without Bayle or Maineprise, vntil hee shall acknowl- edge the same : And the Grauntee is to Enter his Caution with the Recorder, and this shall saue his interest in the meane time.3 ”
It is of interest to note the gradual changes in the method of recording a transfer of land as they appear in this volume. At first there was the simple entry of a parcel of land when it was brought in for record; and if later it was sold, a memo- randum to that effect made on the margin of the page where the land had been recorded was the only public record of the transfer. But later came a paragraph entry stating, perhaps over the hands of an Assistant, a Townsman and the Register, that a certain parcel of land had been sold by one person to another and that a deed of sale had been given. And still later came the custom, continued to the present time, of en- tering the deed in full on the record book.
The volume herewith printed consists of, or rather should consist of, 292 folios which now measure n^i inches in height by 7J4 inches in width. Long usage has worn a small fraction of an inch from the exposed edges of these folios. At the time the volume was treated by the Emery Patent Silk or Tissue Process and rebound a few years since, the first five and the last original folios were missing and their place is supplied by a copy in the handwriting of the late Nathaniel Goodwin; probably made about 1839. Since the work of pre- paring the copy for the printer was begun these six missing folios have been found laid away with other valuable papers in an inner recess of the safe in the town clerk’s office.
Beginning at the front of the volume, the pages contain- ing records of land have been somewhat irregularly numbered as follows: 1-289, 300-41 1, 452-465, 465-504, 5°6-547, 547"
557, 557-567, 567, 566-588, 588-593. The pagination of the first part of the volume is in the handwriting of John Steele; pages 51 1 to 542 in that of William Andrewes, and the remainder of the land records in that of
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John Allyn. Reversing the volume, the vital records begin- ning at the other end of the book cover pages 1-33, which have been numbered in a modern hand. Then comes the record of strays filling the next two unnumbered pages (34, 35) and extending onto the two succeeding pages (36, 37), which are identical with pages 592, 593. The vital records and other records at that end of the volume were entered by the re- spective town clerks, from John Steele down to a time later than the entries of land records in the volume. As each entry contains a date, it has not seemed that any advantage would accrue by noting in the printed book in whose handwriting the different entries of vital records appeared.
The records of lands in the volume are entered in seven different handwritings, including those of the first five regis- ters or town clerks in Hartford, whose terms of service are included within the period of time covered by the volume. These registers, with the dates when each was chosen or elected to the office, are as follows :
John Steele, chosen November 16, 1639.
William Andrewes, chosen January 12, 1651/2.
John Allyn, chosen April 11, 1659.
Richard Lord, chosen December 23, 1696.
Hezekiah Willis, chosen December 25, 1705.
Although John Steele was the official register of lands from 1639 to 1652, less than half of the entries made during those years are in his distinctive and rather cramped hand- writing. All of the parcels of land recorded to Benjamin Munn, and the first part or earliest of those recorded to thir- teen other owners, all entered on the early pages of the book, are written with blue ink in one distinctive handwriting, and are without question the earliest entries made in the volume. The name of this first recorder is unknown.
The second actual recorder, like the first, made his entries in the volume during the period in which John Steele was the official register or town clerk. All or the first part of the entries of every man’s land (except the few made by
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the first recorder) which have the heading dated February 1639, as well as two which (probably by a slip of the re- corder’s pen) are dated February 1640, are in the hand- writing of this second recorder. His identity, like that of the first recorder, is unknown. He wrote with ease, and evidently enjoyed seeing his work elaborated occasionally with an orna- mental flourish. About the middle of the volume the style of his handwriting changes. Less care and fewer flourishes mark his later writing.
Few of the records made in the volume by John Steele himself bear a date. The great majority of his entries are of later parcels of land, to persons who had already had some of their lands recorded in the handwriting of a previous re- corder. In a few instances when making these additional entries Steele has inserted a date: twice in the year 1650 and six times in 1651. Where Steele began the entries of a man’s land, using some variation of the accustomed formula “ Land in Hartford upon Connecticut river belonging to,” etc., he sometimes inserted a date. These dates indicate that the entries were made by him in the following years: one in 1640, two in 1644, one in 1645, three in 1646, two in 1648, two in 1649, Slx in 1650, and six in 1651. From this it seems prob- able that the entries made under Steele’s direction by the first two unknown recorders comprised all the land immediately brought in for record under the order of the General Court of October 1639, all of which are entered under the date of February 1639 [1639/40]; while the entries actually made by Steele himself are of those parcels brought in for record at a later date, either through neglect to at once obey the Court’s order, or by reason of their being received at some later distribution no record of which exists.
In order that the reader of the printed volume may know approximately the time when the record of each man’s land was entered in the original record book, footnotes have been added, telling in whose handwriting each paragraph of the original entries appear. This partially makes up for the omis-
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sion of the date of nearly every entry of record by the various registers beginning with Steele. After the unknown first and second recorders, Andrewes alone was particular as to dating the time of most of his entries of record.
There is no title page or official designation for the volume now under consideration. When it was rebound a few years since it was lettered “ Town Lands Births Marriages & Deaths Town of Hartford 1639-1764.” The binding then removed, which may have been put on about 1840, was lettered “ Origi- nal Distribution of the Town of Hartford among the Settlers, 1639.”
The vital records in this volume were first printed in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, vols. 12, 13. Some inaccuracies, both of errors and omissions, appear in that printing which have been corrected in this volume. In a few instances words, letters, or figures now missing in the original entry of a vital record have been supplied in brackets from the Register. And in a few instances words or letters now missing from the original entries of record of lands have been supplied, also in brackets, from a copy in the town clerk’s office made about 1890.
The earliest volume of Colony Land Records in the Secre- tary’s office in which, according to order of the General Court, are entered the earliest distributions of the lands in Hartford, Windsor and Wethersfield, is separated into several sections. Each town’s lands constitute a section, each section having a separate pagination and index. The Hartford section is divided into two parts, each separately paged and indexed; and the two parts are made up of the owners of land on the two sides of the little river or riveret. The first part, although not expressly so stated, comprises the lands owned by residents on the north side of the little river; and the second part, as is stated in the general heading for that part, comprises the lands owned by residents on the south side of the little river. This volume is mostly in the handwriting of Thomas Welles.
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The second volume, although paged continuously through- out, is really separated into several parts by the insertion of indices. The first part, consisting of ninety pages, contains only records of lands in Hartford; the second part contains records of lands in Windsor and Fairfield, among which a few records of Hartford lands are interspersed. The greater part of this volume is in the handwriting of William Andrewes.
In order to show at a glance something of the order in which the Hartford lands were recorded on the Secretary’s books, the indices of the Hartford landholders as found in the “ Colonial Land Records,’’ volumes I and 2, are here given.
Secretary’s Record Book, vol. I, part I.
Seuerall psells of land in Hartford vppon the Riuer of Conecticott belonging to the Inhabitants thereof as followeth.
|
Mathew Allen Nath Barden |
29. 30 17 |
Seth Grant Thomas & Rebecca |
39 |
|
|
Thomas Barnes |
50 |
Greenhill |
67 |
|
|
Peter Bassaker |
64 |
Thomas Gridley |
58 |
|
|
John Bidwell |
0, 7 |
Stephen Hart |
12 |
|
|
John Brunson |
47 |
John Haynes |
1 |
|
|
Thomas Burchard |
44 |
William Heyton |
52 |
|
|
Benjamin Burr |
3i |
Ralph Keeler |
30 |
|
|
William Butler |
43 |
Nathaniel Kellogg |
56 |
|
|
Dorithy Chester |
62 |
William Kelsey |
49. 50 |
|
|
Richard Church |
28 |
William Lewis |
1 6 |
|
|
John Clark |
38 |
Richard Lord |
3L |
32 |
|
Nicholas Clark |
23 |
Thomas Lord, Sr. |
3 |
|
|
William Cornwell John Crow |
54 15 |
Thomas Lord, Jr. John Marsh (of John |
26 |
|
|
Robert Day |
5 |
Stone) |
61 |
|
|
Nicholas Desborough |
55 |
Mathew Marvin |
35 |
|
|
Edward Elmor |
4i |
John Maynord |
26 |
|
|
Nathaniel Ely |
20, 21 |
John Morris |
45 |
|
|
Zachariah Field |
48 |
Benjamin Munn |
46 |
|
|
Daniel Garrard |
55 |
Thomas Olcott |
60 |
|
|
John Ginnings Richard Goodman |
64, 28 40, 27 |
James Olmsted Nicholas or Richard |
58 |
|
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Ozias Goodwin |
45 |
Olmsted |
33 |
|
|
William Goodwin |
14 |
William Pantry |
63. |
11 |
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|
William Parker |
8 |
Thomas Stanly |
37 |
|
William Phillips |
1 7 |
Timothy Stanly |
36 |
|
Thomas Porter |
46 |
Thomas Steynton |
24 |
|
John Pratt |
9 |
Edward Stebbing |
0, 6 |
|
William Pratt |
20 |
George Steele |
67 |
|
John Purkas |
5i |
John Steele |
34, 65 |
|
John Rescoe |
67 |
Samuel Stone |
59 |
|
Nathaniel Richards |
4 |
John Talcott |
2, 3 |
|
Widow Richards |
67 |
Thomas Thomson |
67 |
|
Thomas Root |
53 |
Thomas Upson |
3i |
|
Nathaniel Ruscoe |
67 |
Robert Wade |
56 |
|
William Rusco |
18 |
William Wadsworth |
25 |
|
Thomas Scott |
22 |
John Warner |
7 |
|
Richard Seymour |
33 |
Richard Webb |
10 |
|
John Skinner |
57 |
William Westwood |
19 |
|
Richard Skinner |
57 |
Thomas Woodford |
20 |
|
Thomas Spencer |
13 |
Stephen Wood |
|
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William Spencer |
42 |
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Secretary’s |
Record |
Book, vol. 1, part 2. |
Seauerall pf ells of land lying in Hartford vppon the Riuer of Conectecot belonging to the Inhabytants thereof vppon the South fide of the riverrett.
|
Jeremiah Adams |
20 |
Thomas & Rebecca |
37 |
|
Frances Andrews |
18 |
Greenhill by Jeremy Adams |
|
|
William Andrews |
1 7 |
Thomas Gridley |
2 |
|
John Arnold |
28 |
John Hailes, Sr. |
49 |
|
Andrew Bacon |
11 |
William Hills |
24 |
|
John Barnard |
14 |
William Holton |
40 |
|
Robert Bartlett |
30 |
Thomas Hooker |
7 |
|
John Basy |
22 |
Edward Hopkins |
1 |
|
Thomas Bliss, Sr. |
43 |
John Hopkins |
21 |
|
Thomas Bliss, Jr. |
43 |
George Hubbard |
4i |
|
William Blumfield |
42 |
William Hyde |
16 |
|
James Bridgman |
44 |
Richard Lyman |
23 |
|
Thomas Bull |
32 |
John Moody |
13 |
|
Thomas Bunce |
4i |
Joseph Mygatt |
27 |
|
Richard Butler |
36 |
John Olmsted |
2Q |
|
James Cole |
33 |
Richard Olmsted |
38 |
|
James Ensign |
26 |
Thomas Osmer |
9 |
|
Joseph Esson |
34 |
Paul Peck |
3<> |
|
William Gibbons |
25, 26 |
John Perce |
44 |
|
George Graves |
19 |
Stephen Post |
3i |
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Richard Risley |
40 |
Richard Watts |
45 |
|
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Thomas Selden |
29 |
William Watts |
45 |
|
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Arthur Smith |
35 |
John Webster |
4 |
|
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Giles Smith |
39 |
Thomas Welles |
5 |
|
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George Steele |
47 |
William Westley |
45 |
|
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George Stocking |
47 |
John White |
12 |
|
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James Wackla |
46 |
William Whiting |
6 |
|
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Samuel Wakeman |
46 |
John Wilcocks |
39 |
|
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Nathaniel Waird |
8 |
Gregory Woolterton |
15 |
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Andrew Warner |
10 |
George Wyllys |
3 |
|
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John Watts |
2 |
George Wyllys deeds |
47-49 |
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Secretary’s |
Record |
Book, vol. 2, part 1. |
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Jeremy Adams |
73 |
Richard Goodman 125, 174 |
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William Adams |
60 |
Ozias Goodwin |
50 |
|
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William Ayers |
43 |
Goodwin & Crow 74, |
75, 76 |
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Andrew Bacon |
17 |
Thomas Grave |
18 |
|
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Bartholomew Barnard |
36, 37 |
Thomas Gridley |
19 |
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Francis Barnard |
57 |
Jasper Gunn |
80, 81 |
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John Baysey |
7 1 |
(Harbor) |
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Mathew Beckwith |
60 |
Benjamin Hurberd |
48, 49 |
|
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Nathaniel Berden |
65 |
John Haynes |
59 |
|
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John Bidwell |
58 |
William Holton |
4i |
|
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Thomas Bird |
69 |
Mr. Hooker |
5 |
|
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Widow Bliss |
56 |
John Hopkins |
64 |
|
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Thomas Bull |
10, |
11 |
William Hulberd |
18 |
|
Thomas Bunce |
77> |
78 |
William Kelsey |
32, 71 |
|
Thomas Burnam |
72 |
Samuel Kitcherell |
52 |
|
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Benjamin Burr |
65 |
William Lewis |
26 |
|
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Thomas Catlin |
i5) |
16 |
John Lord |
44 |
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Richard Church |
66 |
Richard Lord |
15 |
|
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John Crow |
76 |
John Marsh |
83, 84 |
|
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Philip Davis |
15, |
25 |
Thomas Mason |
38, 39 |
|
Nicholas Desborough |
55 |
John Maynard |
12 |
|
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Joseph Eason |
70 |
John Morris |
39, 40 |
|
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William Edwards |
14 |
Joseph Mygatt |
61 |
|
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James Ensign |
52. 53 |
Thomas Olcott |
23 |
|
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Richard Fellows |
45, |
46 |
James Olmsted |
86 |
|
Zachariah Field 33, |
34, 35 |
Nehemiah Olmsted |
68, 69 |
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Thomas Ford |
13 |
Richard Olmsted |
85 |
|
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William Gibbons |
66, 67 |
William Partridge |
15 |
|
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Jonathan Gilbert |
15 |
Paul Peck |
7, 8 |
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Nicholas Ginning |
72 |
William Phillips |
27, 28 |
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John Pratt |
54 |
George Steel |
23. 24 |
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Widow Richards |
4 7 |
Mr. Stone |
I |
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Nathaniel Richards |
55 |
Mr. John Talcott |
29, 30 |
|
Richard Rislee |
52 |
William Wadsworth |
20, 21 |
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John Ruscoe |
15 |
James Wakeley |
43 |
|
William Ruscoe |
70 |
John Watson |
68 |
|
Andrew Sanford |
62 |
Richard Watts |
56 |
|
Robert Sanford |
60 |
Thomas Watts |
9 |
|
Thomas Selden |
14 |
John Web |
85 |
|
Sampson Shore |
85 |
William Westwood |
4 |
|
Thomas Standish |
87 |
John White |
82 |
|
Thomas Stanley 78, 79, 80 |
John Wilcock, Sr. |
56 |
|
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Thomas Stanton |
44 |
John Wilcock, Jr. |
86 |
|
Edward Stebbin |
2 |
William Williams |
42 |
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Secretary’s Record Book, vol. 2, part 2. |
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John Allen 169, |
170 |
William Kelsey |
171 |
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Edward Andrews |
1 77 |
Gabriel Lynch |
172 |
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Robert Bartlett |
176 |
John Pantry |
168, 179 |
|
Thomas Birchwood |
129 |
William Pantry |
179 |
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William Bloomfield |
168 |
William Partridge |
174 |
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John Buen |
129 |
Daniel Pratt |
178 |
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Richard Butler |
167 |
Nathaniel Rusco |
179 |
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Thomas Cadwell |
123 |
Robert Sanford |
175 |
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John Cullett |
Daniel Sillivane |
168, 172 |
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164, 165, 166, |
167 |
Thomas Stedman |
173 |
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Richard Ely & |
Sampson Shore |
129 |
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Elizabeth Cullick |
167 |
Thomas Spencer |
169 |
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Richard Goodman 125, |
i74 |
James Steele |
1 77 |
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Isaac Graves |
127 |
Gregory Wolterton |
178 |
|
Wid. Jane Hopkins |
171 |
Thomas Woodford |
176 |
The old style of reckoning of time, making the year begin on March 25, is used in this record. Consequently all dates from January 1 to March 24, inclusive, are reckoned as of the previous year. Thus the date of February 1639 under which many of the entries are made would be February 1640, according to our present method of reckoning time. The double dating, in which the year of both the old and present methods of reckoning is given, occurs frequently.
The Society is enabled to issue this volume through the courtesy of its Vice-President, James Junius Goodwin of Hart-
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ford, who generously offered to defray the expense of its publication.
The editor wishes to express his appreciation of courtesies shown him during the progress of this work by Town Clerk Henry A. Smith and his assistants.
ALBERT C. BATES, Chairman of the Publication Committee and Editor of this volume.
State of Connecticut, County of Hartford,
ss. Hartford, Oct. i, 1912.
I, Henry F. Smith, Town Clerk of Hartford, hereby certify that the following, beginning with page 3 and ending with page 569, and beginning again with page 575 and ending with page 632, is a true and correct copy of all the records contained in the earliest volume of the land records, of Hartford, com- monly called the Book of Distributions, except that the running title, paging, explanatory marks and foot-notes have been added in the printed volume.
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[I]1 * 3 Febru: anno dom: 1639:*
Severall parsells of land in Hartford on the river of [Con- necjticot belonging to mr: John Hayns Esqr: & to his heirs*
Viz: One parsed on which his dwelling hous now stand [eth] with other outhouses, yards, gardens, & orchyards [there] being containing by estimation two akers, (mor[e or] les) which he bought of Richard Webb of Hartfor[d afore] faied for a valuable consideration, which parsed [abut]teth on the high way lijng on the North fide of [the] little river, on the South, & on mr: Hookers ho[ lot] on the west, & on the high way leading from [the] little river to the Northmeadow, on the East, & [on] James olmsteads land, on the North,
One parsed lijng in the little meadow containing by] estimation three akers, three roods, more or les, [abut] ting on the high way leading from the little river to the North- meadow, on the west, & on mr: Hopk[ins] land, on the East, & on the little river, & on the [landing] place, on the South, & on the high way leading f[rom] the towne to the great river, on the North,
One parsed for a hous lott lijng nigh the m[ hous containing by estimation two akers, m[ore or] les, abut- ting oft the high way leading from [the] Palasado to the Centinell hid, on the East, & o[n the] high way leading from Seth Grants to the Ce[ntinel] hid, on the west, & on mr: Hopkinses land, on th[e] South, & on John Pratts land, on the North,
1 The first ten original pages are not now bound in the original volume, their place being supplied by a copy made by Nathaniel Goodwin, perhaps about 1839. The words and letters inclosed in brackets on these ten pages are supplied from this copy.
aIn the Secretary’s record the date is “ December the firfte 1640.”
3 The first seven parcels are in the handwriting of the first recorder, the next two in that of John Steele, the last two and the marginal note in that of John Allyn. The first eight parcels are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. 1, part 1, page 1; the next parcel vol. 2, part 1, page 59.
♦The Secretary’s record says “Meeting.”
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One parseli lijng at the ende of the old oxpastu[re con- taining by estimation fourty akers, more or [less] which parseli lyeth in a greater parsed belo[nging to] mr: Hooker, nT: Stone, & to the faied Mr: John [Haynes] Esqr: which greater parsed abutteth on t[he little] river, on the South, & on the old oxpastur[e on] the west, & North, & on will: Spensers land [and] the high way, on the East,
One parsed lijng in the Southmeadow of meafdow1 con- taining by estimation fourty three [akers on rood2] & thirty fix [perche]s, [mo] re o[r less] [2] [abu]tt[in]g on mr: whytings land, on the North, & on [Ja]mes olmsteads land, on the South, & on mr: Georg [Wy]lleses“ land, and on mr: Hopkinses land, on the [w]est, & on the great fwamp, on the East,
[One] parfell of fwamp lijng in the great fwamp con- taining by estimation thirty akers, more or les, [a] butting on Thomas Judds, & on James Olmsteads land, [o]n the west, & on Georg Steels, & on divers fmall lotts, on the East, & on will: Gibbenses fwamp, & on fwamp belonging to other men, wherin the faied william hath a part, on the South, & on the fwamp belonging to Jams olmstead, & others with him, on the North,
One parsed lijng in Hockanum of meadow, & fwamp con- taining by estimation fourty nine akers, two roods, & twenty foure parches, more [o]r les, which Lyeth in a greater parsed belonging [t]o the faied mr : Hayns Esqr : & to James olmstead, [wh]ich greater parsed contains, ninety akers, & five [te]en parches, more or les, & abutteth on the [g]reat river, on the west, & on Nat: Wards land, on the East, & on Jere: Ad- damses land, on the North, & on the land fequestred for Jona- than Ince, on the South,
1 The modern copy of this page now bound in the original volume contains the words here “ and swamp but there is not space for them unless they were inter- lined, and they are not in the Secretary’s record.
aThe words “on rood” are not in the modern copy now bound in the original volume; but they are in the Secretary’s record, and the space indicates that they belong in this record.
8 The modern copy now bound in the original volume says “George Steel's,” which must be an error. The Secretary’s record says “ George Wyllfes,” and doubt- less is correct.
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[One] pfill lying in the Coupaftuer Contain by Eftima forty & [four] acres be it more or less Abutting on a hyway leading [to] the [c]ommones on the South & on a hyway leading to winfor [and] the Neck of land on the Eaft & on the littell oxpaftuer [on th]e weft & on John Tayllcotes land on the North.
[0]ne pfell Lying in Hockanum which he Bought of Nathaniell ward [of] medow & fwamp Contain by Eftima Twenty & two acres be it mo[re or] Les viz fixtene acres of medow & Six acres of fwamp Abutting [on the] brocke fall- ing in to the Grett Riuer at wetherffilld bounes on the Eaft [and on the grea]tt Riuer on the fouth & on Land be Longing to the fayd Mr [Haynes on the] weft & on the [North]1
[3] more one parcell of upland wch mr Sam : Willy s & Edward Stebbing purchafsed of Richard Fellowes for mr John Haines January 20th Containing by Eftimation Nineteen Acres (be it more or lefs) & lyeth [in a] greater parcel in wch James Cole & Wm hill haue a part which parcel abutteth on Rocky hill on y® weft & wethersfeild bownds on y® Sow[th.]
more one percell of land lyeing in the forty Acres which he Boug[ ] of Deacon Edward Stebbing Containing by3* eftimation Fower Acres (be it more or lefs) abutting on mr Stones land Sowth on a High way on the we[st] on Sarjt Thomas watts land North & on mr Hooker & Sarj1: Joseph Nash their land on the Eaft
w Feb: Anno dom: 1639:
Severall parsells of land in Hartford vppon the river of Conecticot belonging to mr: Edward Hopkins, & to his heirs for ever,1
One parsed on which his dwelling house now standeth with other outhouses, yards, or gardens, or orchyards therin being,
•The Secretary’s record has the marginal date “ March. 1650.” It may have appeared originally in this volume, the margin at this place being now much worn.
•The first eight parcels are in the handwriting of the first recorder, the remain- ing parcels and the marginal notes in that of John Allyn. The first eight parcels are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. 1, part 2, page 1.
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with a parsell of meadow joined therunto, & a parsed fome- time appointed for a high way, & now by the towne fetled vppon him, & part wherof he bought of Steeven Post, & was his house lott, containing by estimation fix akers, more or les, part whereof he bought of John whyte, & was parsell of his house lott, abutting on the high way lijng on [t] he South- fide of the little river, & on [t]he little river, on the North, & on Georg Graveses land, on the East, & on the high way [le Jading to the Indeans land, on the South, & on John whyts lande, on the west,
One parsell lijng in the little meadow containing by esti- mation foure akers, more or les, part wherof he bought of mr: whytinge, abutting on the little river, on the South, & on mr Haynses land, on the west, & on mr : Stones land, on the East, & on the high way leading from the towne to the greate river, on the North,
One parsell lijng in the South meadow containing by estimation fix akers, more or les, abutting [ * *] on Thomas
ofmers land, & part vppon mr : whitings land, on the west, & on Thomas Ofmers meadow, on the South, & on the high waye, [thjat leadeth into the third, & fourth devision [5] In that meadow, on the east, & on mr: Hookers land, on the North,
Sold Thomas Bull & E: Stebbing*
One parsell more lijng in the Southmeadow containing by estimation five akers, one rood, more or les, abutting [on] the high way leading to the thirde, & fourth devision in that meadow, on the west, & on Nat: wardes, & on John whyts land, on the South, & on will: Hillses land, on the East, & on mr: Hookers land, on the North,
Sold Thom Bull & Edward Stebbing2
One parsell lijng in the fourtye akers of meadow & fwampe containing by estimation thirtye fix ake[rs] more or les, viz : eight akers of meadow, & twe[nty] eight akers of fwampe,
1 There is trace of a word here, which it may be assumed was “ part.” It is not in the Secretary’s record.
*This interlineation is in the handwriting of John Allyn.
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abutting on mr : Stones lande on the South, & on mr : Hookers - lande, on the west & on the Indeans land, on the North, & on the gre[at] river, on the East,
Sold Thom: Bull & Edward Stebbing1 * 3
One parsed lijng in Hockanum containing by estimation twentye akers, more or les, abutting on the gr[eat] river, on the west, & on the vplande, on the East’ & on nT: willeses land, on the South,
One parsed lijng in the oxpasture containing by estimation fivetye eight akers, more or les, abutting on John whyts land, on the South, & on Nat: wards land, on the North, & on John Moody s land on the west, & on the Southmeadow, on the Eas[t.]
Sold Thomas Bud & Edward Stebbing.1
One parsed lijng neare the meeting house, (for a house lott) containing by estimation two akers, more or les, abutting on the high way leading f[rom] the Palafado to the Cen- tinell hid, on, the East & on the high way leading from the meeting house, towarde the mid, on the South, & on the high waye leading from Seth Grantts to the Centinell hid, on the west, & on mr : Haynses land, on the North,
Sold Mr Tho : 01 [co]
[6] [More on]e percell of [land which he has by ex- change with Thomas] We [11s '] lyeing at Hockanum [con-
taining [by] estimation fower acres (be it more or lefs) which is part of the sd weds his diuifsion of land at Hockanum & abutts [on] Edward Hopkins land on the west & is that land the Sd Hopkins hath built now on :4
More one parcell of vpland Containing By estimation Sixty Acres (be it more or lefs) abutting on the eaft on the oxpafture [ & on the high way lyeing on the Eaft Side of rocky Hid on the weft & on nT webster & william Gibbins land on the Sowth [ & on John Moody & Wm Gibbons land on the North: Through
■This interlineation is in the handwriting of John Allyn.
’The Secretary’s record inserts here “and North.”
3 Apparently “ Efq : ” was here written.
‘This paragraph was inserted after those before and after it were written.
Jcorded ] 20th i66ij
] to T. Bull ] Stebbing
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which parcell of land runs a high way leading from George Steels to the great Swampe: To this parcell of land, that it was Graunted to mr Hopkins witnefse James Steeled
Robert webfter1
One percell which he bought of Captain Cullick at Hock- anum Containing by estimation fower Acres be it more or lefs abutting on Gregory wintertons land Sowth on mr Hopkins one land North on the great riuer weft on the upland eaft:3
To this sale Teft: Thom: Bull & wm Hill Teftify3
One parcell which he had In Exchang of Georg Graue [Edward] lyeing in the Sowth meadow Containing by eftimation Two [and] l? Bull Acres Two roodes & Twenty parches (be it more or lefs) abut- ting on his one land which he had of Steuen poft on the Eaft, & on the high way that leadeth from the Towne to the Indians land on the Sowth & on ye litle riuer on the North & on his one land weft.
Land in Hartford vpon the Riuer of Conecticut Belong- Deceir665 :7lh : ing to Deacon Edward Stebbing & Ln‘ Thomas Bull as Joynt Purchafers, & to their heirs for euer3
One parcell of Land Which they Bought of mr filc]ha?ds John Dauenporte & mr Wm Goodwin (whoe are feofees In Trust for the difspofe of the eftate of Edward Hopkins Efqr according to his will) Being the Sd nT Hopkins his houfe lott wtt a percel of medow adjoyne- ing to it, together w* the dwelling houfe Barne & other out houfes Gardens ortyards therein Being, which Sd land con- taynes By estimation Ten acres (more or lefs) abutting on John whites land & on the high way West & on the High way leading to the Indians Lands Sowtb. & on Jonathan Gilberts land (which was John Arnolds) east; & on the Riuelett & High way North.
more one Percel of land which they Bought of the Sd nT Dauenporte & mr Goodwin lyeing in the Sowth meadow,
5 These two names are autographs.
* These two paragraphs were inserted after those before and after them were written.
•All of this record is in the bandwriting of John Allyn,
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Containing Six acres be it more or Lefse. abutting on mr Whit- ting & Thomas Hosmors land weft & on The Sd Thomas Hofmors Land Sowth & on the high way Leading to ye 3d: & 4th Diuifsion Eaft, & on nT Hookers Land North.
More one Percell Bought of the Sd Mr Dauenporte & mr Goodwin lying in the Sowth meadow containing fower acres (be it more or lefs) abutting on the oxpafture Weft, on the Highway lyeing in that meadow on y® eaft, on mr whittings land North, on mT Haynes Land Sowth.
more one Parcel of land Bought of y® sd mr Dauenport & mr Goodwin Lyeing in the forty Acres containing by esti- mation Thirty eight Acres (be it more or Lefs) abutting on mr Hookers Land Sowth, on Thomas Bull & Joseph Mygatt North, on the great Riuer Eaft on the High way goeing to the Forty Acres on the weft.
more one Parcill of Land Bought of the Sayd mr Dauen- port & mr Goodwin Being upland Containing by estimation, Sixty Acres, Be it more or Lefse) abutting on the oxpafture on the eaft, & on the high way lyeing on the eaft Side of Rocky Hill on the Weft, & on mr Webstars & Wm. Gibbons his Land on the Sowth, & on John moody & Wm Gibons Land on the North, Through which Percell of land runns a high way Leading from Georg Steels to the great Swampe. Sold nT Richards
more one Parcell of Land which they Bought of y® sd mr Dauenporte & mr Goodwin Being oxpafture Containing Sixty Acres (be it more or lefs) abutting on John whitts land Sowth on Nath : wardes land North, on mr Haynes his land in the Sowth meadow eaft & On John Moodyes land on the West.
more one percell of land which they Bought of Jerimy Adams which was Thomas Greenhills houfe lott containing by eftimation one acre & halfe (be it more or efse) abutting on Gregory Wintertons houfe lott weft & on Thomas Bunce his land on the Sowth & on the high way North & Eaft : Aprill 19: 65
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Several parsells of land in Hartford vppon the river of Conecticot belonging to mr: Georg willes Efqr: & to his heirs for ever,1
Viz : One parsed on which his dwelling house now Standeth, with other outhouses, & yards, gardens, or orch- yards therin being, containing by estimation feven akers, & three roods, more or les, part wherof he bought of Giles Smith, & part of John ffreind, & another parte of Thomas Judd, & was parsells of theire house lots, & another parte therof was exchanged with mr: webbster, & with mr: whytinge, & with will : Gibbens for meadow land lijng in the vpper ende of that parsed of meadow, which the faied mr: George willes Efqr: bought of rar: Stone for lande lijng in the little meadow, & abutteth on the high way leading from Giles Smiths to will: Gibbenses, on the North, & on the high way leading from will: Gibbenses to Thomas Judds, on the East, & on Thomas Judds land, towarde the South, & on the high way leading from John moodys to the oxpasture, & on Giles Smiths land, toward the west,
One parfell lijng partlye in the Southmeadow, & partlye in the fwampe, & partlye in the oxpasture containing by esti- mation one hund[red and] tenn akers, & two roods, more or less, [viz] : twentye five akers, & two roods of fwamp twenty five akers of meadow, & fixtye akers, [of] vpland, abutting on will: Gibbenses, & on [wi]ll: Hillses land, & on others, on the west, & on [Mr.] wellses, & on mr: webbsters land, on the [nor]th,2 * * * * * & on the Indeans land, on the East, [and] on Andrew warners, & on Nat : wardes, & on [John] whyts lande, & on the high way leading [from] the towne [to said meadow on the sou]th,8
1 The first five parcels are in the handwriting of the first recorder, the sixth in
that of the second recorder, the seventh and eighth in that of John Steele, and the
remainder in that of John Allyn. The first, four and the sixth to ninth parcels are
entered in the Secretary’s record vol. i, part 2, page 3.
•The Secretary’s record says “ South.”
•The Secretary’s record says “to the fforty acres on the North.” Judging
from the parts of letters remaining on the original, this is probably the true reading.
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[8] One parsell lijng in Hockanum containing by es[ti- majtion twenty five akers, one rood, & twenty parches more or les, abutting on the great river, on t[he] west, & on the lande now coition, on the East,1 & on mr whytings land, on the South, & on mr: webbsters land, on the North,
One parsell more lijng in Hockanum containing by esti- mation nine akers, two roods, & thirtye parches, more or les, which he bought of mr: Stone, abutting on the great river, on the west, & on the vpland, on the East, & on mr : Hopkinses land, on the North, & on Andrew Bacons land, on the South,
One parsell of fwampe containing by estimation three akers, & two roods, more or les, which lyeth in a greater par- sell containing by estimation tenn akers, & belongeth to mr: wells, to mr: webbster, to mr: whytinge, & to the faied mr: willes, & abutteth on the great river, on the East, & on the Indeans land, on the west, & on the fourth devision on the South,
One parcell of swampe lyinge in the sw[amp] by the great river2 contayneing by Estimation] foure acres more or lefse abuttinge vpon [the] great River on the East & on the Indians la[nd] on the west & on the North & on Mr webst[er’s] land on the fouth.
One pfill3 * lying in hockanum wich he bought of [Mr. Gregory] wintertum Contain by Eftima fiue acres be it [more or] les Abutting on the greatt Riuer on the Eaft & o[n the] weft & on mr John Culletes land on the No[rth, and on] John modies land on the South.
One pfill of medow & Swamp wich he bought [of will. Gi]bbens [lying in hocc]anum Contain b[ ‘feauen
acres] Ab[utti]ng on [the wafte land on] [9] [the] Eaft5 * 7 & o[n] meadow belonging to [the Sayd mr willyes on the*] weft & on the South & on Mr webf teres land on the North.1
1 The east boundary is left blank in the Secretary’s record.
2 The location is not given in the Secretary’s record.
’The Secretary’s record inserts here “ of meadow.”
’Presumably the reading was “by estimation.”
“The Secretary’s record says “weft.”
•These six words are so much worn away in the original that their reading is uncertain. The Secretary’s record says “ and his owne on the weft.”
7 This paragraph is omitted from the copied page in the original volume, and the missing words and letters have been supplied from the Secretary’s record.
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One lying in the Swamp belonging to the firthest diuition in in hockanum Contain by Eftma twelue acres be it more or 1 [ess] be it more or less one pt whareof he bought of Gre- gory wi[tter]tun & the other pt he bought of John mody Abutting on t[he] greatt Riuer on the South & on the vpland on the Eaft & on hockanum medow on the North.
more one parcell of land mortgaged to Mr Sam : Willys the 2d of Sept: (60) for his Securety for Twenty pownds wtt ye Interift for hue years: to be Pd the fir[st] April next in wheat & peaf : wheat 4s p bufh Peaf 3 f hillings the buf h : the parcel of lan[d] lyeth in the South mead: & Containeth by Eftimation hue acres: & abutts on ye la[nd] of Capt: Cullick weft & Thomas Bunce his land North on Joseph Eafton his land So[uth] on ye widow watfon her land eaft: it was mort- gaged by John: Wilcox & witnefsed by Thomas Bunce & mrs Ruth willys
mr Willys hath allfo six Hundred Acres of vpland on the Eaft Side of the great Ri[ver] abutting on mr Haynes his land on the North, & on the desert on the Eaft, & on the gre[at] riuer weft & on wethersfeild Bownds Sowth. re- corded: Sept1': 25: 1668
more one parcell of land which he Bought of Capt° John Cullett lyeing in the wafte land at Hoccanum, belonging to the Third diuifion which Is Judged to be abo[ut] Six Acres, which was meafured out to or for mr Willys as Teft:
Greg. Wilterton & James : Steele
Aprill 6. 81. mr Samuel willys his lot on the west Side rocky Hill, the whole of it containes in bredth one Hundred & Six rod the length Two Hundred rods & is in quantity one Hundred Thirty Two acres & a halfe whereof fifty rods in bredth & eight Score r[ods] in length of the Sayd lott now be- longeth to the aboue Sayd mr Foster being fifty acres abutting Nor[th] on the Schoole land east on Rocky Hill weft & Sowth on mr willys his land. See fo. 14
mr Richd Lord this 13th of decembL 1682 enters Cawtion againft all the houfeing & land of nT Sa[muel] willys with
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in the liberties or Bovvnds of the Township of Hartford for the payment of certain debts [which] the Sayd mr willys oweth unto the Sayd nT Lord for dil’burfrnents in his behalf e on the plantation in an[ti]goe & for other estate he hath re- ceiued of Lords with damages to the value of Sayd lands ] done before me. John Allyn recorder.
March the Ist i68§ nT Lord wth drawcs the aboue entry & enters Cawtion anew against all the houfeing & lands of mr Samuel willys within the liberties of Hartford Township for payment of certain debts the Sayd willys oweth Sayd sayd Lord for difburfments in his behalf e on the plantation in ante [go] & for other estate he hath receiued of Sayd Lords with damage to the value of Sayd lands
This done before me John Allyn recorde[r]
Septr 6: 1683 mrs Mary Lord with drew the aboue entery & enters Cawtion against all the lands & houfeing of nT Sam11, willys within the liberties of Hartford Township for payment of certain debts that the Sayd willys oweth vnto mr Richard Lord for difburfments on his behalfe on the plantation in Antegoe & for other estate he Hath receiued of Sd Lords w[ith] damage to the value of Sayd lands This done before me John Allyn recorder.
March. 6. 168$ mrs Mary Lord withdrew the aboue en- terry & enters Cawtion against all the houfeing & lands of mr Sam11 willys within the liberties of the Township of Hart- ford for payment of certain debts that the Sayd willys oweth unto mr Richard Lord for difburfmts on his behalfe on the plantation in Antego & for other estate he hath receiued of Sd lords with damage to the value of Sayd lands this done before John Allyn recorder
Septr 4. 1684 mrs Mary lord wthdrew the aboue entery & enters cawtion againft all the houfeing & lands of nT Sam11 willys with in the liberties of the Township of Hartford for payment of certain debts that the Sayd willys oweth unto mr Richard Lord for difburfments on his behalfe on the planta- tion in antegoe & for other estate he hath receiued of Sd Lords
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wm damage to the value of sd lands this done before
John Allyn recorder
Thefe cautions are all wth drawn & made N[ull and void. October,] 1684 [John Allyn, Recorder.]
[10] [Feb : Anno: Dom: 1639.]
Severall parsells of land in Hartford on the river of Con- ecticot belonging to Mr: Thomas wells, & to his heires for * ever,1
[ ] : One parsed on which his dwelling house now
standeth with other outhouses, yards, or gardens therin being containing by estimation feven akers, & two roods, more or les, viz: two akers for a house lott, & two akers, two roods of vpland, & three akers of meadow, abutting on mr: Hop- kinses meadow, on the North, & East, & on mr why tings land, & on Thomas ofmers land, on the South, & on the high way leading from will: Hillses, to the oxpasture, on the west, & on mr: webbsters house lott, on the North,
One parsed containing by estimation ninetye akers, more or les, viz: twentye three akers of fwampe, & twentye akers of meadow, & fourty feven akers of vpland, abutting on the Indeans land, on the East, & on John moodys land, on the west, &-on mr: whytings, & on Nat: wards land, on the South, & on mr: willeses land, & on Joseph Easons land, on the North,
One parfell lijng in Hockanum containing by estimation twelve akers, more or les, abutting on the great river, on the west, & on the vpland, on the East,2 & on Thomas Ofmers land, on the North, & on will: Gibbenses land on the South,
1 The first three paragraphs are in the handwriting of the first recorder, the next in that of the second recorder, the remainder and the marginal notes in that of John Allyn. The first four parcels are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. i, part 2, page 5. Following these, under date of May 2, 1647, are three parcels of land located in Farmington. On a preliminary page of the same volume is the following, with autograph signature:
“ Memoranda that I Nathaniell willit haue fould to Mr Tho: Willes of wetherf- field fower acres of fwampe, John white lying eft & weft & wetherffield bownds fouth for the wch I acknowledge myfelfe fatisfied & paid.
Nathaniell Willett ”
a The east boundary is left blank in the Secretary’s record.
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One parcell of fwampe lyinge in the Svvampe by the great River containinge by Estimacori three acres & fourteene parches (more or lefse abuttinge on the great River on the East & on the Indians land on the west & on Mr Whitings [land on the north,1 and Mr.] Websters land on the [south.2]
[11] more one percell of upland which he received of mr John Blackleach lyeing on the weft Side of the litle riuerSold Containing by estimation Twenty eight Acres three roods &m'way Twenty eight parches (be it more or lefs) & lyeth in a greater percell Containing about three Hundred Acres, & doth a butt on the litle riuer eaft on the diuidend lyne between the North & Sowth Side on the Sowth & Comon land North & weft:
Feb 25 : 66 that I haue paft this land to mr wells I Testify by Subscribeing my hand.
Teft John Allyn regifter.* * John : Blackleach’
more one parcell of land which he Bought of mr John Blackleach Junr wth a mefsuage or Tenement Standing thereon together wth. the outhoufes Barnes ortyards gardens pastures therin being The land contayning by estimation Three acres sold to (be it more or lefs) and abutteth on the high way lyeing on the North Side of the litle Riuer on the Sowth & on the high way leading from the pallafadoe to the Sentinell hill on the weft on Jeramy Adams his land on the North, & on mrs Stones land on the eaft, recorded Feb: 26: 1666
more one parcell of land lyeing on the eaft Side of great Riuer which he Bought of Deacon Edward Stebbing & James enfignes executors of the estate of Widow Watts deceafsed, containing by estimation fiue Acres be it more or lefs) & was formerly the widow watts her land. & part shee bought of Widow Weftly, & now a butts on the high way leading from y® great Riuer to the meadow, North, on John Whites land on the Sowth & on Nath Bardings land east & on land Some-
1 The .Secretary’s record says " fouth.”
• The Secretary’s record says “north,” and enough of the first letter can be seen on the original record to indicate that north is correct.
•These two names are autographs. Allyn’s autograph appears so frequently that it will not be noted hereafter.
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times Thomas Tompson James Steele & Nath: kelogs weft, recorded Feb: 26: 1666
Teft: Edward Stebbing1 ^ me John Allyn register
James Enfing1
Land which mrs Hanna wells bought of mr John Black- leach of Hartford Sepr: 6: 1673
One parcell on which a mefsuage or Tenement standeth wth orchards Gardens yardes therein being containing by eftimation one Acre & halfe be it more or lefs & abutts on the High way weft on mr Niccols his land on the eaft & on the North & on m[ ] Wells her land on the Sowth:
One parcell of upland lyeing in the oxpasture containeing by estimation eighteen Acres [ ] a halfe be it more or lefs, & a butts on the highway leading to wethersfeild on the eaft & on Jonathan Gilberds land on the North & on Sam11: wakemans land sowth & on land of mr webfters on the Weft : recorded Septr the 9th 1673
more one parcell of upland belonging to The children of mr Tho wells lyeing on the eaft Side of the great Riuer at Hoccanum & is all that land within thefe abutments on the Schoole land & meadow west on land in the pofefsion of Jeremy Adams Sowth & on land Sometimes Robt Bartlet now Tho: Harrifs North & on the comon eaft: as was Teftifyed Nouembr 4: 1674 by william Hill Senr & James Steele, re- corded Decembr Ist: 1674
[12] Feb: Anno dom: 1639:
Severall parsalls of land in Hartford vppon the river of Conecticot belonging to mr John webbster, & to his heires for ever/
viz : one parsed on which his dwelling house now standeth with other outhouses, yards, gardens or orchyards therin being, containing by estimation two akers, more or les, abutting
1 These three names are autographs.
’The first seven parcels are in the handwriting of the first recorder; then follow one in that of the second recorder, one in that of John Allyn, and one with marginal note in that of Richard Lord. The first eight parcels are entered on the Secretary’s record vol. i, part 2, page 4.
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on the South meadow, on the east, & on the high way leading from Will Hillses1 to Thomas Judds, on the west, & on mr: whytings land, on the North, & on nV: wellses land, on the South,
One parfell li jng in the South meadow of meadow, & fwampe containing by estimation twenty fix akers, more or les, viz : thirteen akers of meadow, & thirteen akers of fwampe, abutting on the Indeans land, on the East, & on the oxpasture, on the west, & on mr: willeses land, on the North, & on Thomas Bulls, & on mr: wellses land, on the South,
One parfell lijng in Hockanum containing by estimation sold : feven akers, more or les, abutting on the greate river, on the [ west, & on the vpland, on the East,2 & on Sam : wakemans land, on the North, & on mp: Willeses land, on the South,
One parsed lijng in the little meadow containing by estimation one aker, & two roods, more or les, abutting on the little river, on the South, & on the high way leading from the towne to the great river, on the North, & on nT: Hookers land, on the west, & on John moodys, & on Joseph magotts land, on the East,
One parsed of vplande lijng partly in the oxpasture, & partlye on the west fide of it [13] Containing by estimation twenty nine akers more or les, abutting on the high way lead- ing from the towne to rockye hid, on the East, & South, & on the high way leading from Georg Steels to the greate fwampe on the west, & on mr : whytings land, & on Thomas Buds land, on the North,
One parsed of vpland containing by estimation thirtye akers, more or les, abutting on the oxpasture, on the East, & on the high way leading from George Steels to the great fwampe, on the wes & on mr: Hopkinses land, on the North,
& on the greate fwampe, on the South,
One parfell lijng in the oxpasture containing by estima- tion fourtye feven akers, more or les, abutting on Jere: Addamses, & on John moodys, & on Grigorye Wultertons
1 The Secretary’s record says “ Gybbinfes.”
aThe east bound is left blank in the Secretary’s record.
I
1664/5
2
Given to Joseph & Wm Webster by yr moth*.
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lande, on the East, & on the faied mr : webbsters lande, on the west, & on mr : whytings land, on the North, & on Sam : wake- mans land, on the South,
One parcell of swampe lyinge in the fwampe by the great River containinge by Estimacon1 * acres (more or lefse)
abutinge vpon the great River on the East & on the the indians land on the west & on Mr Wells his land on the South & on Mr: Wilyes his land on the North
One parcell which mrs Sufanah webster bought of Thomas Hofmore lyeing on the weft Side of Rocky Hill & containes by estimation about Sixteen acres be it more or lefs & abuts on Hartford Commons on the weft on farmington road on the eaft on her owne land on the Sowth & on Enf. Standlys land North as appeares by her deed dated July 8th: 1685. then acknowledged before John Allyn Afsiftant, & allfo recorded.
One piece or parcell of upland wch mrB Sufannah Web- ster purchafed of nat[] Cole lying on the East fide of Rocky Hill Containing three acres bee it more or lefs abbutting on John Cattlings Land on the north & on mr Richards Land on the South & on the High way Leading ffrom James Steels to the great fwamp on the East & on the High way leading to ffarmington on the west as may appear by Deed Dated 18th of march 169^ acknowledged the fame Day before Caleb Standly Afs*. Recorded March 25th 169!
[14] Land in Hartford belonging to mr Samuel Willys his heires & afsignes for euer Aprill 6. 1681. 3
One parcell which is the remeynder of mr Willys his lott on the west Side of Rocky Hill (mr fosters fifty acres being taken out of it) it is eighty Two acres & a halfe, is in bredth at Rocky Hill fifty six rod at the weft end one Hundred & Six rod & abutts eaft part on Rocky Hill & part on mr fosters land & North part on mr fosters land & part on the Schoole land els the High way leading to farmington west on the
1 The Secretary’s record says “ one acree three roods twenty feven pches more
or Ies.”
s This record is in the handwriting of John Allyn.
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comon Sowth on a diuifsion of land not yet Subdiuided, James Steele Senr. Recorded mr willys his
[15] Feb: Anno dom: 1639:
Severall parsells of land, in Hartford vppon the river of Conecticot belonging to mr william whytinge, & to his heirs for ever,1
viz : One parsed on which his dwelling house now
Standeth with other outhouses, yards, gardens, or orchyards therin being containing by estimation two akers, more or les, abutting on the lande now or late for a high way into the South meadow, on the East, & on the high way leading from william Hillses to the oxpasture, on the west, & on mr: webb- sters land, on the South, & on will : Gibbenses land, on the North,
One parsed lijng in the Southmeadow containing by estimation three akers, more or les, abutting on mr: wellses land on the North, & on mr: Hopkinses land, on the East, & on the South, & on the land now or late a high way on the west,
One parsed of meadow, & fwamp lijng in the South meadow containing by estimation fourtye foure akers, more or les, viz : twenty akers of meadow, & twenty foure akers of fwampe, abutting on the Indeans land, & on mr : wellses land, on the East, & on mr : willeses, & on mr : Haynses land, on the west, on mr: Haynses, & on Jere: Addamses, & on Grigorye wultertons land, on the South, & on mr: willeses land, on the North,2
One parsed of fwampe containing by estimation twenty foure akers, more or les abutting on the Indeans land, on the East, & on a parsed of meadow belonging to the faied william, & on a parsed of lande belonging to mr: Hayns, on the west, & on mr: willeses land, on the North, & on Jere: Addamses, & on Grigorye Wultertons lande, on the South,
1 Original page 15 is in the handwriting of the first recorder, and original page 16 in that of the second recorder. The last paragraph is entered in different ink from those that precede it. The first three, the sixth, seventh and ninth parcels are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. 1, part 2, page 6.
* The Secretary’s record says “ Mr welles his land on the North and West.”
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One parsell of meadow containing by estimation twenty akers, more or les, lijng in the South meadow, & abutteth on mr : willeses land, & on the f aied mr : william whytings land, on the East, & on mr : wellses meadow, on the north, [16] & on mr Willifes his oxe pasture on the west & on Mr Hains his land on the South.
One parcell of vpland containinge by Estimacon nine acres more or lefse abuttinge on the high way leadinge from John Moodyes towards Wetherffeild on the East & on Mr Webster Land on the fouth & on the west & on Nath: Wards Land on the North.
One parcell of vpland lyinge in the oxe pasture1 contain- inge by Estimacon fourty Seaven acres more or lefse abuttinge on Mr Websters land on the west & on the south, & on John Whites Land on the North & on the south meadow on the East.
One parcell lyinge in Hockanum containeinge by Esti- macon, twelve acres (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the Great River on the west & on the wast land on the East & on Mr Wilyis his Land on the North & on Jeremy Adams his Land on the South.
One parcell of fwampe lyinge in the swamp by the great River containinge by Estimacon three acres fourteene parches (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the great River on the East & on the indians land on the west & on Mr Wells his land on the North & Joseph Maggotts land on the South:
[17] Land In Hartford vpon the Riuer of Conecticutt Belonging to Mr Siborn Nicolls & his Heires foreuer,2
One percell of land Containing By estimation Two Acres (be it more or lefs) wtt a mefsuag or Tenement standing thereon together wth the Barne Stable outhoufes Garden & orchard thereunto belonging abutting upon Robart Websters land towards the Sowth, & upon the land of James Richards towards the North & on the high way weft & pasture land eaft
1 The location is not given in the Secretary’s record.
3 The whole of this record is in the handwriting of John Allyn.
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And all that percell of pasture Grownd lyeing on the eaft Side of the Sayd messuag or tenement Containing by esti- mation fower Acres litle more or lefse,
And all that other percell of pasture land abutting upon the last mentioned parcell of pasture grownd towards the Sowth Containing by estimation Three Acres litle more or lefs;
And all that percell of meadow & Swamp Containing by estimation fowrty & fower Acres : viz. the Meadow Contain- ing by estimation Twenty Acres litle more or lefs, & the Swamp Containing by estimation Twenty fower Acres litle more or lefse, abutting on land Sometime called the Indians land & the land of Thomas wells towards the eaft, & the lands of Mr Samuell willys & mr John Haynes towards the weft, on the lands of the Sayd Mr John Haines Jeremy Adams & Gregory Winterton towards the Sowth, & on the lands of the Sayd mr Samuell willys towards the North;
And allfo all that percell of vpland lyeing & Being in the oxpafture Containing by estimation Forty Seuen Acres be it litle more or lefse abutting on the lands of Robert webster on the weft & Sowth, vpon the lands of John white on the North, & upon the Sowth meadow eaft,
And allfo all that percell of Meadow lyeing & Being In Hoccanum Containing by estimation Twelue Acres litle more or lefse abutting upon the great Riuer towards the weft, upon the waft land towards the eaft upon the lands of Mr Samuell willys Towards the North & on the lands of Jeremy Adams towards the Sowth,
And allfo all that other percell of Swamp lyeing on the great Riuer Side Containing by estimation Three Acres & a halfe litle more or lefs abutting upon the Sayd great Riuer towards the eaft on the land Sometime called the Indians land on the weft, upon the lands of Thomas welles towards the North & upon the land of Joseph Mygatt towards the Sowth, And allfo all that other parcell of woodland or vpland Containing by eftimation fifty Acres litle more or lefs, lyeing & being on the weft Side of Rocky hill & abutting towards
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the road way leading there to Farmington, & now it abutts on the litle riuer on the west on Dauid Enfigne on the Sowth & Joseph Bull on the North & on a High way on the east.
Thefe percells of land mr Siborn Nicolls purchafsed of Mr William whitting as appears by a deed under the sayd whitings hand dated Aprill the sixth one Thoufand Six Hun- dred sixty & fower. witnefsed By John weftwood James porter Henry Lewes & Henry Bradshaw: Recorded this 7th of
Janur: 1667 ^ me John Allyn register
more one parcell of land which he bought of mr John Blackleach wth part of a Barn standing thereon being Twenty Six Square rod of land & is Three rod & Twenty one inches • in bredth abuting on the high way leading to wethersfeild on the west & on mr Blackleach his own land on the east & on the North & is eight rod & a halfe in length on that side, & on the Sowth on mr Niccols his land & is eight rod & Three quarters in length, as appears by a deed of sale dated Dated December 22d 1674 acknowledged before John Allyn Afsistant
Thefe parcells of land Mr Ciprian Niccols Stands Seized of them in his own right all of them1
[18] More one parcell of land which is his diuifsion of land in the weft diuifsion which was his propriety by vertue of his purchafs wth mr Wm whiting & the payment of the purchafs to the Indians for the land : which containes by estimation one hundred & forty fower acres be it more or lefs & is forty eight rod wide & abuts on John Skiners land North on Barth Barnards land on the Sowth & on Farmington Bownds on the west & Hartford comons on the eaft: recorded on Aprill 18. 1684.
These parcells of land recorded to mr Ciprian Niccolls on the other side & in this page he stood seized of all of them in his own right but the Two last before & in November 1668, & ever since to this day without any claym being made to them by any one as ever we haue heard of. & the laft parcell but one was in mr James Richards pofsefsion without any
■This paragraph has been crossed out in the original record.
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claime made to it by any other in Novr 68 & from thence to the Time he sold it to mr Blackleach & In his pofsefsion it re- maynd till he Sold it mr Niccols, & in mr Niccols his pofsefsion it remayned ever fince to this day with out any claime being made to it by any other perfon whatfoeuer as we haue heard of & the laft parcell he hath stood seized of it in his own right to This day and that it may remayn firme to him his heires & afsignes foreuer we haue hereunto Sufcribed this 18th of Aprill 1684 memorandum Rob* 1 Reaue hath purchafsed that parcell of land In Hoccanum meadow containing Twelue acres of sd mr Niccols & Jonathan Bigelow hath purchafsed all the oxpasture on the west side of the High way leading to weathersfeild & mr watfon fower acres in the Sowth mead, who haue pecceably stood seized of them in their own right ever since they haue purchafsed. / & James Enfign hath Three acres & Twenty parches of the afowrsayd land,
John Talcott Afs1 John Allyn recorder, Nicho: Olmstead1
Towns man
Decembr. 22th 92 I meafured out for nT Ciprian Niccols a lott on the east side of the great Riuer fifty rodd wide abutting on Solomon Andrews land on the sowth Stephen Hosmor Sur- veyor recorded decembr. 22. 1692
[19] Febru : Anno dom : 1639 :
Severall parsells of land in Hartford vppon the river of Conecticot belonging to nT william Goodwing elder there in Christ Church, & to his heirs for ever,2
Viz : One parsed on which his dwelling hous now
standeth with other outhouses, yards, or gardenes therin
•These three names are autographs.
aThe first six parcels are in the handwriting of the first recorder, the next eight with the marginal date in that of John Steele and their marginal notes in that of John Allyn, the others with their marginal dates in that of William An- drewes. The first eight parcels are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. i, part
1, page 4; the ninth to thirteenth, fifteenth to twentieth and twenty-second vol. 2, part 1, page 74. The thirteenth has marginal date “ Mar: 30. 1651,” and the
fifteenth and twenty-second have marginal dates as in this book.
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being containing by estimation three akers, more or les, abut- ting on the high way lijng on the North side of the riveret, on the South, & on the high way leading from the Palasado to the Centinell hill, on the west, & on mr: Samuell Stones land, on the East, & on John Steels land, on the North,
One parsed lijng in the little meadow containing by esti- mation one aker, one rood, & tenn parches, more or les, abut- ting on William Rufcoes land, & on the high way leading from the little river to the Northmeadow, on the west, & on the river falling out of the Northmeadow, on the east, & on Nathaneel Richardses land, on the South, & on Rob: Days land, on the North,
One parsell lijng in the Northmeadow of meadow, & fwamp containing by estimation thirtye akers, three roods, & twelve parches, more or les, viz : twenty foure akres, one rood, of meadow, & fix akres, two roods, & twelve parches of fwamp, abutting on the great river, on the East, & on the neck of land, on the west, & on Edward Elmars, & on John Pratts, & on Thomas Stantons land, on the South, & on Mr: Chaplayns land, on the North,
One parsell lijng on the east fide of the great river con- taining by estimation foure akers, & thirty four parches, more or les, abutting on the great river, on the west, & on the vpland, on the east,1 & on Thomas Lords land, on the North, & on will : Lewises land, on the South,
One parsell lijng in the old oxpasture containing by estimation fourteen akers, more or les, which oxpasture abut- teth on mr: Haynses, mr: Hookers, & mr: Stons land, on the east, & on the little river, & on the aforefaied land, on the South, & on the [20] High way leading from the mill into the country, on the North, & on the land now coraon, on the west,
One parsell lijng in the cowpasture containing by estima- tion eight akers, more or les, which cowpasture abutteth on the westfeild, & on Thomas Standlys, & on Richard Good- mans land, & on the pinefeild, on the South, & on the land
•The Secretary’s record reads "river, on the east, & on Thomas Lords.1
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now comon, on the North, & on the necke of land, on the East, & on the little oxpasture, on the west,
One pfill Lying- on the Eaft fide of The Great Riuer wich he bought of Stepnh Poft Contayn by Eftma one acre & three Roodes be it more or less Abutting on the Great Riuer1 on the weft & on Land Now or Latt Common on the Eaft & on John Hopkens his Land on the South & on land belonging to the fayd mr Goodwing on the North.
One pfill Lying on the eaft Side of The Greatt Riuer wich hq bought of John Steel Contain by Eftima three acres & twenty & fower parches be it more or less abutting on the Greatt Riuer on the weft & on land Now or latt Common on the Eaft & on land now or latt belonging to Rich : webb on the North & on land now or latt belonging to Thomas Lord on the South
One parfill belonging to mr Goodwin & to John Crow Joyntly Lying on the Eaft Side of The Greatt Riuer partt whareof thay Bought of william Lawes & p of will Butteller & Zach fi [eld] & another pt of Thomas Lord & of Richard Lord & of Thomas Lord Junor & another partt of Ofias Goodwing & pt of John mores & pt of Richard Seamor & another p of Thomas Vpfunn : & Lyeth in a Greatter parfill : the fore fayd pf ells Contain by Eftima Seuen hundreth Sixty & Six acres be it more or less Abutting on the Bogey medow on the weft & Contenoeth vnto the Eand of harttford bounes on the Eaft2
One parfill Lying on the weft Side of the Littell Riuer Contain by Eftima twenty & eaight acres three Roodes & twenty & eaight parches be it more or Less & lyeth in a Great- ter pfell Contain abought three hundreth acres Abutting on the Littell Riuer on the weft3 & on the deuidding Lyne betwen
3The Secretary’s record here inserts “eaft on the comon weft,” and omits all before “ John Hopkins.”
* The following differences are found in the Secretary’s record of this parcel. All between “ John Crow ” and “ partt ” is omitted. For “ Lawes ” read “ Lewis.” After “Thomas Lord” insert “ fenior.” For “mores” read “Morris.” Omit “ the fore fayd pfells.” After “ weft ” insert “ & on the dividing lyne betweena the South & North fide on the South.”
3 The Secretary’s record says “ Eaft.”
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March 30, 1651
Sold W« W“»
Sold
Wm
williams
March the 5 th 1653
the South & the North Side on the South & Common land on the weft & on the North.
One pfell on which a mefeuag or Tenyment Now Standeth whch he bought of Raph keeler with the houfe or houfes yerdes or orchardes thare in being Contayning by Eftmation one Roode be it more or Les Abutting on the hyway Leding to the Pound hell on the weft & on John Maynordes Land on the South & on the Eaft1
[21] One pfell of wodland which he bought of Raph keeller Contain by Eftima Seuen Acres be it more or Les Abutting on Richard Webbes Land on the Eaft & on a hyway Leding from The Brickhell Swamp to the olid oxpafture on the weft & on & on Beniamim Bures Land on the South & on the hyway Leding fro the Brickhell Swamp to the Littell Riuer on The North.
One pfell of wodland which he Bought of Raph Keeler Contain by Eftima Six Acres Three Roodes & Thirty & fower Parches2 be it More or Les Abutting on a hyway on the Eaft & on the Littell Riuer on the weft & on Richard Semors Land on the South & on William Philepes his Land on the North.
One pfell Lying in the South medow which was Called the Indians Land & now Giuen by the in Habitentes of the Towne to Mr Goodwing in Lew of his Land in the North medow and is freede fro any partt in the Common fenc Con- tain by Eftima be it more or Les
Abutting on Land belonging to the towne on the North & on the high way Ledding to the forty Acres on the Eaft & on a Swamp belonging to diuers pfons on the weft & on
One pcell of Meadow on the Eaft fide of the great ryu) wch hee bought of John Hopkins contayning by eftimacion three Acres bee it more or lefs abutting upon the great Ryu) on the Weft & on land now comon on the Eaft & on Stephen Pofts land on the North & on George Stockins land on the South.
tThe Secretary’s record says “Weft.”
The Secretary’s record does not mention the perches.
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More one pcell of Meadow on the Eaft fide of the great Ryu) wch hee bought of Mr John Talcott Magiftrate ad- Jan: ylh 1654 ioyning to other of Mr Goodwins own land, contayning by eftimation eleven acres twoe roods, 20 perches more or lefs
More one pcell of upland on the Eaft fide of the great riti) which contaynes by eftimacion fix hundred fifty fowr Jan: 9,b: 1654 acres more or lefs) wth all the imunities appurtenances & privelidges thereunto belonging, wch hee allfo bought of Mr John Talcott Magiftrate.
More one pcell of Meadow on the Eaft fide of the great riu), contayning by eftimacion nyne acres (more or lefs) wch Jan' IO' 1654 hee bought of Mr John Allen abutting upon other of Mr Goodwins own land on the North & upon the Comon Eaft & upon the great Ryu) weft & upon the land of on the South.
More one pcell of upland on the eaft fide of the great Ryu) contayn by eftimacon 230 acres (more or lefs) wtt all appurtenances thereunto belonging wch hee bought of Mr John Allen allfo together wth his pt in the 30 [acres of] land wch is yet undivided
[22] One parcell of land wth all the houfing thereon March. io i6js lying on the Eaft fide of the great Ryu), together wth all that Ifland which is now in the occupacion of Jonathan Gilbert which thee above fayd Mr Goodwin bought of William Holton contayning all the land both Meadow & fwamp & upland (wth all the appurtenances thereunto belonging) of the afore- fayd Willm Holton as it lyeth wthin the fence made by the fayd Willm, abutting the land now cohion, Eaft & the great Ryu) Weft & the land of Edward Andrewes South & other land of Mr Goodwins North.
One parcell of land wch hee received of Mr Wef t wood March: 3i. 1656 lying in the South Meadow contayning by estimacon four acres twoe roodes & tenn perches (more or lefs) abutting the land of Mr Whiting Weft, & the highway Eaft & North, &
Mr Goodwins land South.1
1 This paragraph has been crossed out in the original record.
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One pcell of land wch hee had by exchange from Mr Weftwood beeing all his Meadow & fwampe lying on the Eaft fide of the great Ryu) contayning by eftimacion twelve acres (more or lefs) abutting the great riu) Weft & the upland of mr Goodwin Eaft & South [and] Thomas Watts his land North. The pcell above cancelled was a miftake, fhould have beene recorded to Mr Weftwood.
[23] Feb: Anno: dom: 1639:
Several parcells of Land in Hertford vpon the river of Conecticott belonginge vnto Willm Westwood & to his heires forever.1
viz : One parcell on which his dwellinge house now Stand- eth with other outhoufes gardens & orchards therein beinge p* whereof he bought of Thom: Woodford & was parcell of his houfe Lott & p* whereof he bought of Nath: Ely & was parcell of his houfe lott with a cart way vnto the Centenell hill Containeinge by Estimacon three acres (more or lefse) abuttinge on Nath Ely his Land on the West & on the high way Leadinge from the little River to the North meadow on the East & on Steph: Harts land on the North & on Thomas Woodfords Land on the South & on the East.2
One parcell lyinge in the little meadow containinge by Estimacon one acre, & three roods, & three parches (more or lefse) abuttinge on the high way leading from the little River to the North meadow, on the West, & on the little River
1The first ten parcels are in the handwriting of the second recorder, the next five in that of John Steele, the next two in that of William Andrewes, the last in that of John Allyn. The first ten parcels (there appearing as eleven) are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. i, part i, pagle 19; the fifteenth with marginal date “ ffebr: 1650,” and the seventeenth with its marginal date vol. 2, part 1, page 4.
2 In place of this parcel the Secretary’s record has the two following:
“ One pfell on wch his houfe now ftandeth wth other outhoufes and yards and gardens therein being conteyneing by eftimation two acres thirty two pches more or les, thirty two pches whereof he bought of Edward Elmar and was pfell of his lott abutting vppon Nath: -Elys land on the weft, and the highway leading from the little river to the North meadow on the Eaft, and Stephen Harts land on the north and Tho: Woodfords land on the South and Eaft.
“ One pfell Joyneing to his howflott conteyneing by eftimation two roods more or les, wch he bought of Tho: Woodford, and was pfell of his howfe lott, abutting on the faid will Wefthoods land on the North, and on Tho: Woodfords land on the fouth & Eaft and on Edward Elmars land on the Eaft.”
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falling out of the North meadow, on the East, & on Rich: Webbs land on the North & on divers fmall Lotts on the South.
One parcell lyinge on the East Side of the Great river containinge by Estimacon Seaven acres one rood, & fixteene parches (more or lefse) abuttinge on Willm: Hides land on the South, & on Willm: Wadf worths land on the North, & on the Great river on the west & on the vpland on the East
One parcell in the North meadow containinge by Estima- tion ffiue acres two roods twenty Seaven parches more or lefse abuttinge vpon John Crow his Land on the South: & John Clarks land on the N[orth] [24] & on the Great river on the East1 & on the little river on the west.2
One parcell more lyinge in the North meadow of meadow & swampe contayninge by Estimacon fourty three acres, two roods, & twenty Six parches (more or lefse) : viz : thirty foure acres & Six parches of meadow & nine acres two roods & twenty parches of Swampe abuttinge on the Great river on the East & on Zach : ffilds lands & on the necke of land on the west & on Willm : Butlers Land & on Thom : Birchwoods land on the South & on John Talcotts land on the North
One parcell lyinge in the old oxe pasture containinge by Estimacon twenty foure acres (more or lefse) which oxe pas- ture abutteth vpon the Land belonginge vnto Mr : Hains : Mr : Hooker : Mr : Stone : on the East, & on the little river on the South & on the high way leadinge from the mill into the Country on the North; & on the land now common on the west.
One parcell lyinge in the Cow pafture containinge by Estimacon Sixteene acres, & two roods, (more or lefse) which Cow pafture abutteth on3 Thom : Standlyes land Rich : Good- mans land & on the pine feild on the South & on the land now common on the North & on the necke of land on the East, & on the little oxepafture on the weft.
1 The Secretary’s record says “ weft.”
2 The Secretary’s record says “ Eaft.”
5 The Secretary’s record here inserts “ the weft fyeld and on.”
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One parcell lyinge in the ventureres feild containinge by Estimacon two acres, three roods, & eight parches (more or lefse)1 which parcell of land he hath fold to Thom: Scott: & abutteth as appears in his Copyes
[25] One parcell lyinge in the necke of land containing by Estimacon fourteene acres thirty two parches (more or lefse) three acres, one rood, twenty six parches whereof you bought of Thom: Scott abuttinge vpon the cow pasture on the west, & on the swampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East; and on Mr: Goodwings2 land on the South & on Richard Lordes2 land on the North.
One parcell more in the necke of land containinge by Estimacon nineteene acres, three roods, thirty foure parches, abuttinge vpon the Cow pasture on the west & on the fwampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East & on Thom: Scotts: land on the South & on Stephen Harts land on the North.
One pfill lying in 'the Coupaftuer Contain by Eftima Sixty eaight acres three Roodes & tenn Parches be it more or less Abutting on a hy way on the Eaft & on the littell Riuer on the weft & on John Prattes land on the South & on william pantrees land on the North.
One pfill lying in the foldiers filld wich he bought of Zachariah filld Contain by eftima three acres be it more or less Abutting on Beniamim munes land on the North & on Zachariah filldes land on South & on the littell Riuer on the Eaft
One parfill lying in the littell medow contay by eftima one Roode more or les wich he bought of nathaniell yela Abutting on Richard Lordes land on the weft & on william kellfeaes land on the Eaft & on Robbard Dayes land on the South.
Un the Secretary’s record the remainder of this paragraph reads, “ abutting on the weftfyeld on the Eaft, and on the highway leading fro the Cowpafture to the fwamp on the weft and on Tho: Standlyes on the North and on Tho: Scotts land on the South.”
Each of these names has been written over an erasure. In the Secretary’s record they are left blank.
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One parfill lying in the littell medow which he Boughtt of william Butteller Contayn by Eftima one Roode be it more or less Abutting on the littell Riuer on the eaft & on william parkers land on the weft & on william weftwodes land on the North & on william buttelers land on the South.
One perfell Lying in the Littell Medow Contain by Eftima one Acre Two Roodes & Twenty & fower parches be it more or Les partt where of he bought of Richard webb & a Nother partt he bought of Richard Lord & a Nother pt of Thomas Stanten & a Nother partt of Richard Church and a nother partt he bought of John Tayllcott Abutting on the hy way Leding fro the Littell Riuer in to the North [26] medow on the weft, & on the Riuer falling outt of the North medow on the Eaft, & on John Maynordes Land on the South,
& on the Sayd Riuer, & on Edward Stebinges Land on the North.
One parcell which he had by exchange from Mr Goodwin March beeing all his meadowe and fwamp lying on the Eaft fide of ,6s6- the great Ryu), contayning by eftimaco twelve acres (more or lefs) abutting the great Ryu) Weft and upon the upland of Mr. Goodwin Eaft & South & Thomas Wells his land North.1 *
This pcell above cancelled fhould havee been & is now recorded to Mr Goodwin.
One parcell of land wch hee had by exchange of Mr Good- win lying in the South Meadow, contayning by eftimacon ”^ch' four acres (more or lefs) abutting the land of Mr Whiting Weft, & the high way Eaft & North, & Mr Goodwins land South.
More one parcell of upland on the east side the great Riuer which he bought of Sarj* Thomas Spencer Many yeares 1679 agoe as is acknowledged by the Sd Spencer, containing forty hue acres be it more or lefs & abutts on John warners land fowth & Wm Hides land North the wildernefs eaft, & Indians land weft.
Land purchafsed by Captn Aron Cook of Had7.*
1 This paragraph has been crossed out in the original record.
•This record is in the handwriting of John Allyn.
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[West]
alienated To mr Lord
More one parcell of land which he Bought of John Day lyeing in the litle meadow containing by estimation hue roods abutting on the high way leading from the litle River to the North meadow on the west on the litle Riuer on the eaft on mr westwoods land on the North & Thomas Burnams land on the Sowth as doth appeare by a deed of sale Dated Decem- ber 5* acknowledged then before John Allyn Afsif1: & wit- nefsed by Benjamen Newbery & Cipryan Niccols
[27] Feb Anno dom: 1639
Severall parcells of land in Hertford vpon the river of Cannecticott belonginge to Thom : Root & to his heires forever1
Viz : One parcell on which his dwellinge houfe now ftandeth wth yards, or gardens therein beinge containinge by Estimacon two roods (more or lefse) abuttinge on the high- way leadinge from the Centinell hill to the Cow pasture on the South & on Stephen Harts on the North & on Samuell Hales his land on the2 & Zachary ffeilds land on the East.
One parcell lyinge on the East fide of the Great River containinge by Estimacon four acres (more or lefse) abut- tinge on the Great river on the west, & the land now common on the East & Daniell Garrads land on the South & Samuell Hales his land on the North.
One parcell lyinge in the pine feild containinge by Estimacon one acre two roods (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the Cow past[ure] on the North & on the highway leadeinge from the Swampe to middle oxpasture on the South & on Dan: Garrads land on the East & on Willm Pratts land on the west:
One parcell lyinge in the west feild containinge by Estimacon two acres (more or lefse abuttinge on the high way leadinge from the cowpasture to Mr. Allens land on the East & upon Nath: Elyes land on the west [28] & on Thom:
1 The first five parcels are in the handwriting of the second recorder with mar- ginal note in that of John Allyn, the last two in that of John Steele. The first five parcels are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. i, part I, page 53.
2 The Secretary’s record here inserts “ weft.”
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Wooclfords land on the North & on Rich : Ohnesteads land on the South
One parcell lyinge in the fouldjers feild containinge by Estimacon one rood (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the little river on the Eaft & on the fwampe on the weft & on John Purchafes land on the North & on Willrn Pratts land on the South
One pfill lying in the Coupaftuer Contayning by eftima. Seuen acres 14 parches be it more or less Abutting on the hyway lying by the long hell on the weft & on Zachariah felldses land on the South
One pfill lying att podounck, of Swamp, Contain by eftim : hue acres be it more or less abutting on the greatt Riuer on the weft & on land Now common on the Eaft & on Thomas wodfordes land on the South & on Samiwell kecherelles land on the North.
[29] Febr: Anno dom : 1639:
Severall parcells of land in Hertford vpon the river of Cannecticott belonginge to Nicholas Olmftead & to his heires forever.1
viz: One parcell lyinge in the necke of land containinge by Estimacon, two acres (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the necke of land on the weft & on a low fwampe in the necke of land on the North & on Willrn Cornewells land on the South & East.
One parcell lyinge in the North meadow containinge by Estimacon one rood (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the Great River on the Eaft & on the little river on west & on Willrn Pantryes on the North & on Rob: Dayes land on the South:
[30] Land in Hartford upon the riuer of Conecticutt belonging to Richard Rifley his heires & afsignes foreuer.2
One parcell of land which he Bought of mr John Crow being upland lyeing on the east Side of Conecticutt riuer &
■This record is in the handwriting of the second recorder. The two parcels are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. i, part i, page 33.
aThe two parcels are in the handwriting of John Allyn; the agreement and its marginal note in that of Richard Lord.
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containes about Three hundred & Thirty acres be it more or lefs It being one mile & halfe in length & one Hundred & Ten rods in bredth & is abutted eaft on the Comons & weft on the Sd Mr Crowes land & North on land belonging to Mr Wm westwoods heires & Sowth on land belonging to mr Giles Hamlin as appears by his deed dated the 6t day of June 1682 & the 14th of January 1683 acknowledge before John Allyn Afsist
One parcell of land which he Bought of Nath, willett as administrate1, to the estate of Jeremy Adams lyeing on the eaft side of Conecticutt riuer, which is all that peice or parcell of land which did belong to the sayd Jeremy Adams lyeing at a place comonly called Hoccanum (except Ten acres of the weft end of the sayd land which was by the sayd Jeremy Adams engaged unto his late wife Rebeckah adams dureing her naturall life.) & after her deceafe the reverfion thereof to be & belong to the sayd Richard Rifely the whole containing by estimation Two Hundred & fifty Two acres be it more or lefs abutting on Hoccanum meadow on the west on the comons on the eaft & is Three miles in length on mr Tho: wells his land on the North & on land now belonging to Joseph Hills on the Sowth which formerly was Gregory wintertons as appears by his deed dated 29th of February 1683 & acknow- ledged the 8th of march 168^4 before John Tallcot Afsis*.
The Two parcels aboue are recorde January 14: 1684.
Whereas their hath been a Controversy between Samuell Wells & Rich3. Risley both of Hartford in the Collony of Connecticott respecting a Dividing Line between the Lands Entered °f Said wells & Risley on which their Dwelling houses now June 6, 1705 Stand at Hoccanum in Said Hartford It is hereby fully absolutely & finally agreed & Compounded Each wa : other for themselves their heirs Executors, administrators forever VizL that Said Risleys Shall begin at the North line bounding the Lands formerly belonging to Joseph Hills now belonging to Joseph Keeny lying in Hoccanum aforesaid, and shall Run North upon the brow of the bank adioyning to the meadow five & forty Rods and from thence running Easterly to a ditch
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over the High way now made by Said Richard Risley & from thence Easterly to the utmost Extent of their respective bounds parralel to the rest of their Neighbours; and do further by thefe presents for themselves their heirs and afsignes for ever, Releafe discharge and Ouitt Claime to all other Lands & par- cells of Land that may be Suppofed to Lye Between them, or to any Claim or Line that may be Suppofed to Devide their aforesd : Land : Granting and allowing to Each other their heirs and afsignes the free ufe and Improvemb of all Lands or parcells of Land lying next to their own Lands from said line: for Confirmation of all the abovewritten premifes we have hereto Sett our hands and Seals this thirtieth day of may in the year 1705
Sealed & Delivered in prefence of Samuell Wells O Seal
Joseph wadsworth
Aaron Cook. Richard Risley O Seal
Nath11. Hooker
The above written Richard Risley: & Samuell wells per- sonally appeared in Hartford & acknowlidged the above written agreement to be their Volluntary act Before me
Nath: Stanly Afsist.
„Vera Copia Attest Rd. Lord Town Cler
[31] Febr: Anno dom: 1639:
Severall parcells of land in Hertford vpon the River of Cannecticott belonginge to John Mainard & to his heires forever.1 1425161
Viz: One parcell on which his dwellinge houfe now
ftandeth wth other outhoufes yards & Gardens therein beinge containinge by Estimacon two acres (more or lefse) abuttinge vpcn the high way leadinge from the Palasado to the Centinell hill on the East & on John Pratts land on the fouth on the highway leadinge from Seth Grants vnto the Centinell hill on the weft & on Rich: Webbs land on the North.
'The first nine parcels are in the handwriting of the second recorder with marginal note in that of Richard Lord, the tenth to fifteenth in that of John Steele, the sixteenth and the paragraph interlined following the twelfth parcel in that of John Allyn. The first nine parcels are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. i, part r, page 26; the fifteenth with marginal date “ May the 20th 1651,” twelfth, fourteenth, tenth and eleventh parcels, in the order given, vol. 2, part 1, page 12.
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One parcell lyinge in the little meadow containge by Estimacon one rood two parches (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon Willm Kelsyes land on the weft & on Nath Elyes land on the Eaft & on Willm Butlers land on the fouth & on Willm Wefthoods land on the North.
jn« day hath One parcell lyinge on the Eaft fide of the great river mefd3 & Swamp containinge by Estimacon one acre eight parches ( more or George pki in le^se) abuttinge vpon the great river on the west & on the on y‘ East fide vpland on the Eaft & on Rich: Lords land on the North & on ye great nv* Thomas : Stantons land on the fouth.
One parcell more lyinge in the North meadow containinge by Estimation two roods twenty hue parches, (more or lefse) [32] abuttinge vpon the Great river on the East & on the little river on the weft & on Willm Ruscoes land on the fouth & on Thom : Scotts land on the North.
One parcell more lyinge in the North1 meadow of meadow & fwampe containinge by Estimacon fix acres thirty eight parches (more or lefse) viz foure acres eight parches of meadow & two acres & thirty parches of fwampe two roods of which fwampe he hath given to Ralph : Keeler & abutteth vpon Ralph Keelers land on the Eaft & the necke of land on the weft & on Rich : Goodmans land on the South & on Seth Grants land on the North.
One parcell lyinge in the Cowpasture containinge by Estimacon three acres eleven parches (more or lefse) which Cowpasture abutteth vpon the weft feild & on Thom : Standlys & on Rich Goodmans land & on the pine feild on the fouth & on the little oxpafture on the weft & on the necke of land on the East & on the land now common on the North.
One parcell more in the little oxe pafture containinge by Estimacon fix acres (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the Cow- pafture on the Eaft & on the high way lyinge North & South in that oxe pasture on the weft & on Thom : Stantons land on the fouth & on John Crowes land on the North :
[33] One parcell lyinge in the necke of land containinge by Estimacon one acre & thirty three parches (more or lefse)
1 First written “ little.'
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abuttinge vpon the Cow pafture on the west & vpon Nicholas Olmeftead land on the East & on Thom : Stantons land on the South & on Richard Webbs land on the North.
One parcell more lyinge in the necke of land, containinge by Estimacon one acre two Roods & twenty one parches (more or lei’s) abuttinge vpon the land now common on the west & on the fwampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East & on Thom: Birchoods land on the fouth & on John Pratts land on the North.
One pfill lying in the Cowpastuer contain by eftima tenn acres three Roodes & thirtene parches be it more or less pt whare of he Recaiued of william pantre abutting on the hywayes on the Eaft & on the weft & on william prattes land on the South & on Nickolas Clarkes land on the North.
One pfill lying in the littell ox paftuer wich he Recaiued of John morress for land belonging to the Sayd John maynerd lying in the pyne feilld Contain by eftima fower acres be it more or less Abutting on Richard Seamers land on the North & on John Steeles land on the South & on the hyway lying in thatt oxpaftuer on the weft & on the Coupaftuer on the eaftt One pfill Lying on the Eaft Side of the Great Riuer wich he Bought of Rich Lord Contain by eftima one acre be it more or les Abutting on the Greatt Riuer on the weft & on John Skiners Land on the Eaft & on Timothy Standlas Land on the South & on Land be Longing To the Sayd John Maynard on the North.
[34] Mr Weftwood is to mayntayne the fence Be- longing to the litle meadow between him & John Maynard from the high way to the riuer as appears By his engagement recorded In the 108 page of this Booke :
One parfill Lying in The Littell medow which he bought of william kellfa Contain by eftima one Roode & eaight parches be it more or Less Abutting on Roberd Dayes Land on the South & on william weftwodes land on the weft & on the North & on Land belonging To the fayd John Maynord on the Eaft.
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One pfell Lying in the Litell medow which ded Sum tyme ly in a Nother forme pt whare of he bought of william kellfe Contayn by eftima one Rood & eaight parches be it more or Les Abutting on the hyway Ledding from the Litell Riuer in to the North medow on the weft & on the Riuer falling out of the North medow on the eaft & on Editha1 Maynordes Land on the South & on William Weftwodes Land on the North.
One pfell Lying in the North medow of medow & Swamp which he bought of Thomas Stanten Contayn by Estima fower acres one Rood & twenty & fower parches be it more or Les viz two acres two Roodes & thirty fouer parches of medow & one Acre two Roodes & thirty parches of fwamp Abutting on the Grett Riuer on the Eaft & on the Neck of Land on the weft & on Nickoles Clarck his Land on the South & on John: tayllcotes Land on the North.
more one parcell of land which John Day purchafsd of Captn Aron Cook lying in the Neck of land containing by estimation fowerteen acres & Thirty Two rod abutting on land of John Churches on the North, & Nath: Goodwins land on the Sowth on the comon fence on the west, & on the Swamp belonging to the North meadow on the eaft, as appeareth by a deed Dated December 5 1679 acknowledged before John Allyn Afsis1. . & witnefsed by Benj : Newbery & Cipryan Niccolls.
[35] Febr: Anno dom. 1639:
Severall parcells of land in Hertford vpon the river of Cannecticott belonginge to Nath: Barden & to his heires forever.2
viz : One parcell on which his dwellinge houfe now
ftandeth wth yards & gardens therein beinge containinge by Estimacon two acres two roods (more or lefse) abuttinge
1 The name is “ Edeltha ” in the Secretary’s record.
3 The first three parcels are in the handwriting of the second recorder, the next four in that of John Steele, the next two with marginal note in that of William Andrewes, the last with marginal note in that of John Allyn. The first three parcels are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. i, part i, page 17; the sixth to ninth, beginning with marginal date “June: 1648,” vol. 2, part 1, page 65.
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vpon the high way leadinge from the Cow pafture to the old oxepafture on the weft & on Mr Stones land on the Eaft & on John: Moris his on the fouth & on John Marl'hes land on the North.
One parcell lyinge in the pinefeild containinge by Estima- tion two acres (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the high way leadinge from the mill into the Country on the South & on John Purchafes land on the North & on Willm Parkers land on the East & on John : Moris his land on the weft.
One parcell lyinge on the East fide of the Great river containeinge by Estimacoh two acres (more or lefse) abut- tinge vpon a high way leadinge from the great river to the meadow on the North & on land now common on the South & on Willm Weftlyes land on the weft & on John Skinners land on the East :
One pfill of Swamp lying on the Eaft Side of the greatt Riuer Contain by eftima three acres be it more or less wich he bought of william Edwardes Abutting on the hyway leading from the greatt River to the medow on the South & on william Edwardes land on the weft & on Thomas allcockes land on the Eaft
One pfill lying in the Coupaftuer Contain by eftima fower acres two Roodes & Sixtene parches be it more or less Abutting [3G] hywayes on the eaft & on the weft & on John mores his Land on the South.
Oe paffill which he bought of John Marfh Contan by Eftima: Two acres be it more or Less Abutting on the hyway on the weft & on the weftfilld on the eaft & on Land now or latt belonging to John Ginings on the North & on Land belonging to the Sayd Nath Bardding on The South.
One pfell which he bought of Peeter Bufacer & ded Sum tyme be Long to John Genings & was his houfe Lott Contain by eftima two acres be it more or Less Abutting on the hyway on the weft & on the weft filld on The eaft & on Richard Lordes Land on the North & on Land belonging to the Sayd Nathanell: on the South.
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(febr: i. 1655 One parcell of land wth a mefsuage or tenenfi ftanding thereon which was fometimes the houfe & land of Seth Graunt bought of Nathaniel Ward & Edward Stebbin contayning by eftimacon twoe roodes (more or lefs) abutting the land of John Morris and Ozias Goodwin Eaft, & the high wayes Weft, North & South
One parcell of upland wch hee bought allfo of Nathaniel Ward & Edward Stebbin lying in the oxepasture contayning by eftimacon tenn acres (more or lefs) abutting the high way Eaft & South & the land of John Stedman wch was fometime the land of Seth Graunt North & West.
Apriii 8* (1660) One Parcel of mead: land wch he Bought of Wm Williams & was fome time ye land of Bartleme Barnard : lying in ye North mead : In Hartford Containing by eftimation fower Acres (be it more or lefs) & abutteth on ye great riuer eaft on John marsh his land fowth on John Pratt his land weft on Thom: Cad wells land North
Gerhard Spencer hath by purches of mr Richard Lord fifty rod of land Bownded weft & north on a High way & on the eaft on land belonging to Captn Allyn & sd Lord & sowth upon sd mr Lords land as appeares by his deed dated May 5*. 1683 and acknowledged the 15th of may 1683 before John Allyn Afsist & recorded Aprill the 14th 16851
Jarad Spencer hath by exchang with the Towne of Hart- ford one percell of land lyeing in the old oxpasture containing by estimation Ten acres be it more or lefs & abutts on wm wadsworth oxpasture on the east on mr Hookers on the sowth & on Highway or Towne comon on the North & on the west & is sixty rod in length North & sowth & on the sowth end Twenty rod broad & the north end Thirty & fower rods as appears by his writeing dated Aprill 28 1686 signed by John Tallcot John Allyn, Nath. Stanly, Barth: Barnard, & Richd Edwards recorded May Ist. 1686
One percell which he Bought of his father Serj4 Tho Spencer lyeing on the eaft side of the great Riuer being swamp
1 This record is in the handwriting of John Allyn.
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land containing by estimation one acre & a halfe be it more or lefs abuting on mr olcots land east the sd Sarj1 Tho Spencers land west on John Eastons North and John Coales land sowtli with liberty to pas through his land to this parcel & allso liberty to turn his Team on the sayd land on the east end : as appears by his deed dated may 17 : 1687 then acknowl- edgd before John Allyn afsistant recorded may 23. 1687
[37] Febr: Anno, dom : 1639:
Severall parcells of land in Hertford vpon the river of Cannecticott belonginge to Thom: Vpfon & to his heires forever.1
One parcell lyinge in the weft feild containing by Esti- macon two acres two roods (more or lefse) whereof two roods was given for a houfe lott. abuttinge vpon the Cow pafture on the North & on Thomas Barns his land on the East & on the high way leadinge from the cow pafture to Mr Allens land on the west.
One parcell lyinge on the Eaft fide of the great river containinge by Estimacon foure acres2 3 (more or lefse) abut- inge vppon the great river on the weft & on the land now com- mon on the Eaft & on Nicholas Ginnings land on the South & on John Purchafes land on the North:
One pfill lying in the Coupastuer Contain by eftima fower acres two Roodes & sixtene perches be it more or less abutting on the littell Riuer on the weft & on a hyway on the eaft & on william kellfeas land on the South & on the widdow betteses land on the North
Jarrard Spencer Hath by purchafe of Sam11: Sedgwick One parcell of Land lying in the west Divifsion Containing Twenty Acres, abbutting on land belonging unto ye Sd Sam11: Sedgwick on the East & west, & upon Land belonging to Joseph Gillott South & upon a High way North as may more att Large apear by Deed Dated ye 28th. day of June 1698,
1 The first two parcels are in the handwriting of the second recorder, the third
in that of John Steele. The first two parcels are entered on the Secretary’s record vol. 1, part 1, page 31.
3 The Secretary’s record says “ two acres two roods.”
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acknowlidged ye 30 day of June before Caleb Standly afsist: alfo in the Same Deed, the Sd. Jarratt Spencer hath liberty to Have ffower acres of land by the Said Sedgwicks Houfe to build upon ffor him Self & heirs for Ever provided the Said Spencer or his heirs shall Cleir & break up foe much of the said Twenty acres above mentioned next to Sam11: Sedg- wick his Land it being within ffence according to wc the abovefd. f¥owr. acres Shall bee this ffower acres to begin Twenty Rods westward ffrom the Said Sedgwicks now Dwel- ling Houfe & foe to Exttend twenty Rods west abutting upon the High way North & to Extend South the Same Breadth to make up the Compliment of ffower Acres :
Recorded July 3d : 16981
[38] Febr: Anno: dom: 1639
Severall parcells of land in Hertford vpon the river of Cannecticott belonginge to Ralph Keeler & to his heires forever2
Viz : One Parcell on which his dwelling houfe now ftandeth with other outhoufes yards & gardens therein beinge containinge by Estimacon one acre more or lefse abuttinge vpon Joseph Maggotts land on the South & on John Wilcocks land on the west & on John Halls land on the East & on the high way leadinge from the mill to the fouth meadow on the North.
One parcell lyinge in the North meadow containinge by Estimacon two roods (more or lefse) which was given him by John Mainard & was parcell & was parcell of his fwampe abuttinge vpon [39] the great river on the East & on John Mainards land on the west & on Richards Goodman & on Richard Goodmans land on the South & on Seth Grants land on the North :
Land belonging to Alexander Dowglas & his heires for euer In Hartford on Conecticutt3
1 This record is in the handwriting of Richard Lord.
8 This record is in the handwriting of the second recorder. The two parcels are entered on the Secretary’s record vol. i, part i, page 30.
8 This record is in the handwriting of John Allyn.
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One parcell which he Bought of Thomas Huxly or Jehojadah Bartlet which was past over to him by Jarad Spencer on which there is a mefsuage or Tenement Contain- ing by eftimation fifty rods. Bownded North & west on the High way leading to windfor. on the eaft on Captn Allyn & nT Lords land Sowth on nT Lords land sd Dowglafs being to mayntain a fufficient fence between him & sd lord so far as sayd Lords land abutteth on his as appeares by his deed dated 23d of October 1684 yn acknowledged before John Allyn Afsist & recorded Aprill 15 1685.
[40] Feb: Anno dom: 1639:
Severall parsells of land in Hartford vppon the river of Conecticot belonging to Richard webb, & to his heirs for ever,1 viz : One parfell on which his dwelling hous now standeth, with other outhouses, yards, or gardens therin being, contain- ing by estimation two akers, more or les, abutting on the high way leading from the Palasado, to the Centinell hill, on the East, & on Dorithee Chesters land, on the North, & on the high way leading from Seth Grants to the Centinell hill, on the west, & on John Maynerds land, on the South,
One parsed lijng in the little meadow containing by estimation two roods, & thirty parches, more or les, abutting on the high way leading from the little river to the North- meadow, on the west, & on the river falling out of the North- meadow, on the East, & on Steeven Harts land, on the north, & on will : westhoods land, on the South,
One parsed lijng on the East fide of the great river con- taining by estimation two akers, & fixteen parches, more or les, which he hath fold to will : Pantry, & abutteth as appeareth in his coppye,
One parsed on which Mr: John Haynses hous now standeth containing by estimation two akers, more or les, & abutteth as appeareth in his coppye,
'The first nine parcels are in the handwriting of the first recorder, the last two in that of the second recorder. All the parcels are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. i, part i, page io.
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One parsell lijng in the Northmeadow containing by- estimation two akers, & fourteen parches, more, or les, abutting on the great river, on the east, & on the little river, on the west, & on will : Keif yes land, on the South, & on Tim : Stand- lys land, on the North,
[41] One parsell lijng in the Northmeadow of meadow, & fwamp, containing by estimation fiveteen akers, two roods, & fiveteen parches, more or les, viz : tenn akers three roods, & five parches of meadow, & foure akers three roods, & tenn parches of fwamp, abutting on Thomas Spensers land, on the west, & on the great river, on the East, & on Thomas Lords land, and on Rich: Lord jun: land, on the South, & on Thom: Standlys land, on the North,
One parsell lijng in the old oxpasture containing by esti- mation eleven akers, more or les, which oxpasture abutteth on Mr : Haynses, & on Mr : Hookers, & on Mr : Stones land, on the East, & on the little river, & on the aforefaided land, on the South, & on the land now comon, on the west, & on the high way leading from the mill into the country, on the North,
One parfell lijng in the cowpasture containing by estima- tion fix1 akers, & one rood, more or les, which cowpasture abutteth, on the west feild, & on Thomas Standlys, & on Rich: Goodmans land, & on the pine feild, on the South, & on the land now comon, on the North, & on the necke of land, on the East, & on the little oxpasture, on the west,
One parsell lijng in the venterers feild containing by estimation two akers, three roods, & eight parches, more or les, abutting on the pine feild, on the west, & on the high way leading from the cowpasture to the fwampe, on the East, & on James Olmsteads land, on the South, & on Rich : Goodmans land, on the North,
One parcell in the necke of land containinge by Estima- tion foure acres one rood & twenty seaven parches (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the Cowpafture on the west & the Swampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East, &
•The Secretary’s record says “flue.1
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John Mainards land on the South & James Olmfteads land on the North.
[42] One parcell more lyinge in the necke of land con- taininge by Estimacon two acres, two roods twenty eight parches (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon James Olmsteads land on the South, & on Thom: Scotts land on the North: & on the cowpasture on the west & on the swampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East
[43] Feb: Anno dom: 1639
Severall parsells of land in Hartford on the river of Conecticot, part wherof was fequestred for Barthelemew Greene, & now fetled on John Crow by the inhabitants of this towne, & belongeth to him, & to his heirs for ever,1
Viz : One parsed lijng in the little meadow containing by estimation two roods, more or les, abutting on the high way leading to the Northmeadow from the little river, on the west, & on the high way lijng North, & South in that meadow, on the east, & on will: Pantrys land, on the North, & on Mr: Allens land, on the South,
One parsed lijng in the Northmeadow containing by estimation one alcer, two roods, & thirty nine parches, more or les, abutting on the great river, on the East, & on the little river, on the west, & on will : westhoods land, on the North, & on John Higgesons land, on the South,
One parsed more lijng in the Northmeadow of meadow, & fwamp, containing by estimation twelve akers, & eight parches, more or les, viz : eight akers, one rood, & twenty foure parches of meadow, & three akers, two roods, & twenty foure parches of fwamp, abutting on the great river, on the East, & on the necke of land, on the west, & on will : Pantrys land, on the South, & on John Marfhes land, on the North,
1 The first six parcels are in the handwriting of the first recorder with mar- ginal note in that of John Allyn, the next three in that of the second recorder (the third written with different ink from the other two), the next five in that of John Steele with marginal note in that of John Allyn, the last two with marginal note in that of William Andrewes. The first nine and the eleventh to thirteenth parcels are entered on the Secretary’s record vol. i, part i, page 15; the tenth vol. 2, part 1, page 74; the eleventh to sixteenth vol. 2, part 1, page 76.
belongs to Rd: Lord
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One parsell lijng on the East fide of the greate river containing by estimation one aker, two roods, & fixteen parches, more or les, abutting on the great river, on the west, & on the vpland, on the East, & on Nat: Richardses land, on the South, & on will: Parkers land, on the North.
One parfell lijng in the cowpasture containing by estima- tion eight akers, more or les, which cowpasture abutteth, on the westfeild, & on [44] Thomas Standlys, & on Richard Goodmans land, & on the pinefeild, on the South, & on the land now comon, on the North, & on the neck of land, on the East, & on the little oxpasture, on the west,
One parfell lijng in the little oxpasture containing by estimation fiveteen akers, more or les, abutting on the cow- pasture, on the East, & on the Land now comon, on the west, & on John Mainerds land, on the South, & on Rich : Churches land, on the North,
One parcell lyinge in the necke of land containinge by Estimacon two acres, three roods, & nine parches more or lefse abuttinge vpon the cow pasture on the west & on the fwampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East & on Willm Butlers land on the South & on mr Goodwins land on the North
One parcell more lyinge in the necke of Land contayninge by Estimacon foure acres foure parches more or lefs, abuttinge vpon the land now common on the west & on the Swampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East & on Mr Good- wins land on the South, & on Mr Allins land on the North.
One parcell lyinge on the East fide of the great con- tayninge1 wch he Received by exchanginge wth Thom: Lord fen:2 for a parcell of land belonginge to the fayd John: Crow lyinge in the North meadow contayninge by estimacon three acres twenty foure parches more or lefse abuttinge vpon the great River on the west & on the vpland on the East & on
•This word has been crossed out in the original record. In its place the Secretary’s record says “ river.”
aThis suffix is not in the Secretary’s record.
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John Steels land on the North1 * & on Mr Goodwings land on the fouth.3
One parl'ell lying on the weft fide of Rockihell Contayn Sold by Eftima forty acres which mr william Goodwing & John f^‘JckletLh Crow Joynttly Bought of James Coll Abutting on mr Hopkins his Land on the North & on Thomas Of mores Land on y°
South & on Jams Colles land on the weft & on Rockehill on the Eaft ten acrs of it was bought of Tho: Bulk
[45] One parfell Lying on the Eaft Side of The Grett Riuer Contain by Eftma Two acres be it more or Les which he Refaiued of John Marfh for Land Lying in the North medow belonging to the fayd John Crow Abutting on the Grett Riuer on the weft & on Land Now Common on the Eaft & on John Bidwells Land on the South & on william weftwodes Land on the North.4
One parfell Lying on the Eaft Side of the Grett Riuer which he Refaiued allfo of John marfh5 6 for Land belonging to the fayd Jo[hn] Crow, Contain by Eftima Two acres be it more or Les Abutting on Georg Steeles Land on the Eaft & on Thomas Of meres Land Land on the weft & on John Tayllcotts Land on the South & & on Georg Stockings Land on the North.
One parfell of land Lying on the Eaft Side of the Grett Riuer which he Refaiued pt of it of John marfh for Land belonging to the fayd John Crow Lying in the North medow Contain by Eftma fower acres Three Roodes & Sixteene5 parches be it more or Les which ded Sumtyme belong partt of it To Mr Samiwell Stone & pt of it to Seath Grant & pt of it to Edwerd Ellmer & pt of it to william Parker & a nother pt to John Clarck Abutting on the Grett Riuer on the weft & on the wodland7 on the Eaft & on Nathaniell Richardes
'The Secretary’s record says “fouth.”
aThe Secretary’s record says “ north.”
3 After “East” the Secretary’s record says “part of it did fometimes belong to Thomas Bull.”
4 Against this paragraph, and probably applying also to the two next follow-
ing it, the Secretary’s record has the marginal date “March: 20, 1645.”
6The Secretary’s record here inserts “ for land in the North meadow.”
4 The Secretary’s record, vol. 1, says “ feauenteene.”
’ The Secretary’s record, vol. 1, says “ Vpland.”
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his Land cn the South & on Thomas Standles Land on the North.1
One pfell Lying on the Eaft Side of the Grett Riuer which he boughtt of John Hopkins Contain by Eftima Three Acres be it More or Les Abutting on the Grett Riuer on the weft & on the vpland on the Eaft & on Land belonging to the Sayd John Crow on the South & on the North.2 ffebr: 24 1653 One pcell lying on the Eaft fide of the great Ryu) wch hee bought of Tho : Spencer contayning by eftimacon one acre & twoe roods abutting upon the great Ryu) on the weft, and upon the land of Arthur Smith on the south & upon the brooke falling into Hockanum Ryveret on the Eaft & upon Willm Hides land on the North.
More one pcell on the Eaft fide of the great Ryu) which hee bought allfo of Thomas Spencer contayning by eftimacon one acre, wch was fequeftred for mr Woolcott abutting upon Thomas Scotts land on the Weft & upon the land of John Bayfy on the Eaft, & on Math: Marvens land on the South & on Tho : Scotts on the North.
[46] Feb: Anno dom: 1639
Severall parsells of land in Hartford on the river of Conecticot belonging to Nicholas Clerk, & to his heirs for ever,8
viz : One parsed on which his dwelling hous now standeth, with yards, or gardens therin being containing by estimation two akers, more or les, abutting on the high way leading into the necke of land, on the East, & on the high way leading into the necke of land, on the west,4 & on the high way leading from the Northmeadow to the Centinell hill, on the South, & on Mr: Allens land, on the North,
One parsed lijng in the fouldjers feild containing by estimation two roods, more or les, one rood wherof he bought
1 This note follows in the Secretary’s record. “ I pray looke if thefe 3 pcells bee not copied out to John Crowe before.”
2 This note follows in the Secretary’s record. “This pcell is fet down to Mr Goodwin in fo. 75.”
3The first eleven parcels are in the handwriting of the first recorder, the last two in that of the second recorder. All the parcels are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. 1, part 1, page 23.
4 The west boundary is left blank, in the Secretary’s record.
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of Georg Steele, abutting on the little river, on the East, & on the high way leading into the neck of land, on the west, & on John Clerks land, on the South, & on the way allowed to Mr: Allen to the river, on the North,
One parsed lijng in the little meadow containing by estimation one rood, more or les, abutting on the river falling out of the Northmeadow, on the East, & on will : Parkers land, on the west, & on will : westhoods land, on the North, & on will : Butlers land, on the South,
One parsed lijng in the Northmeadow containing by estimation one rood, & twenty parches, more or les, abutting on the great river, on the East, & on the little river, on the west, & on Nick: Olmsteads land, on the North, & on Rob: Days land, on the South,
One parsed more lijng in the Northmeadow of meadow, & fwamp containing by estimation three akers, one rood, & feven parches, more or les, viz : one aker, three roods, & thirty feven parches of meadow, & one aker, & one rood, & tenn parches of fwamp, abutting on the great river, on the East, & on the neck of land, on the west, & on Steeven Hartts land, on the South, & on Thomas Stantons land, on the North, One parsed lijng on the East fide of the great river containing by estimation, two roods, & foure parches more or les, abutting on the great river, on the [47] west, & on Dorithee Chesters land, on the North, & on John Pratts land, on the South, & on the vplnd, on the East,
One parsed lijng in the necke of land containing by estimation, one aker, more, or les, abutting on the high way leading into the neck of land toward the East, & on Thomas Allcoats land, toward the North, & on will : Pratts land, toward the west, & on matt : marvens land toward the South,
One parsed lijng in the cowpasture containing by estima- tion three akers, more or les, which cowpasture abutteth on the westfeild, & on Thomas Standlys, & on Richard Good- mans, & on the pinefeild, on the South, & on the little ox- pasture, on the west, & on the neck of land, on the East, & on the land now comon, on the North,
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Sold
Jno morris
One parsell lijng in the little oxpasture containing by estimation fix akers, more or les, abutting on the cowpasture, on the East, & on the high way lijng North, & South in that oxpasture, on the west, & on Rob: Days land, on the South, & on Nat: Elys land, on the North,
One parsell lijng in the pinefeild containing by estima- tion two akers, more or les, abutting on the high way leading from the fwamp to the middle oxpasture, on the North, & on John Purchases land, on the East, & on Rob : wades land, on the west, & on John Morrises land, on the South,
One parsell of fwamp lijng on the East fide of the great river, containing by estimation foure akers, more or les, abut- ting on the great river, on the west, & on will : Parkers land, on the South, & on Ben: Burrs land, on the North, & on the Land now comon, on the East, weft this
[48] One parcell lyinge in the necke of land containinge by Estimacon one rood & one parch (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the Cow pasture on the west & vpon Nicholas Olmefteads land on the East & on Willm Parkers land on the fouth & vpon Edward Elmers land on the North.
One parcell more lyinge in the necke of land containinge by Estimacon one Rood & twenty parches (more or lefse) abut- tinge vpon the Cowpasture on the west & on the fwampe be- longinge to the North meadow on the East & on Thom: Stantons Land on the South & on Willm Kelsyes land on the North
[49] Land In Hartford vpon Conecticutt belonging to Thomas Clarke & his heires foreuer recorded May 21 : 1668:1
one Percell of land on which his houfe standeth which he Bought of Wm Callfey containing by estimation Thirty Rodd Be it more or lefs abutting on Nicholas Clarke his land on the North on the High way on the Eaft, & on Wm Callfeys land on the weft & Sowth : which sayd percell of land is wholly to be fenced In wth a fence of hue good rayles
1 This record is in the handwriting of John Allyn.
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& to be so kept & Secured for ever by Thomas Clarke & his heirs, as he hath engaged by a writing under his hand
[50] Feb: Anno dom: 1639:
Severall parsells of land in Hartford vpon the river of Conecticot belonging to will : Butler, & to his heirs for ever,1
viz : One parfell containing by estimation two akers,
.more or les, abutting on the high way leading from the little river to the North meadow, on the East, & on John Taylcoots land, on the West, & on Mr: Stones land, on the South, & on Thomas wood fords land, on the North,
One parfell lijng in the little meadow containing by estimation three roods, & twenty feven parches more or les, abutting on the high way leading from the little river to the Northmeadow, on the west, & on the river falling out of the Northmeadow, on the East, & on John Pratts land, on the South, & on divers fmall lotts, on the North,
One parfell of meadow, & fwamp lijng in the North- meadow containing by estimation three akers, & thirty five parches, more or les, viz : two akers, two roods, & tenn parches of meadow, & two roods, & thirty five parches of fwampe, abutting on the great river, on the East, & on the little river, on the west, & on will : Pantrys land, on the South, & on will : Rufcoes land, on the North,
One parsed more of meadow, & fwampe lijng in the Northmeadow containing by estimation feventeen akers, & eighteen parches, more or les, viz : fourteen akers, & twentye two parches of meadow, & two akers, three roods, & thirty fix parches of fwamp abutting on the great river, on the east, & on Thomas Burchoods land, on the west, & on Thomas Standlys land, on the South, & on will : westhooods land, on the North,
One parsed lijng on the East fide of the great river con- taining by estimation three akers, & twenty foure parches, more or les, abutting on the great river, on the west, & on
1 The first seven parcels are in the handwriting of the first recorder, the last in that of John Steele. The first seven parcels are entered on the Secretary’s record vol. 1, part 1, page 43.
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the vpland, on the East, & on will: Lewises land, [51] on the South, & on Steeven Posts land, on the North,
One parfell lijng in the cowpasture containing by estima- tion feven akers, more or les, which cowpasture abutteth on the westfeild, & on Thomas Standlys, & on Richard Good- mans land, & on the pinefeild, on the South, & on the land now comon, on the North, & on the neck of land, on the East, & on the little oxpasture, on the west,
One parfell lijng in the little oxpasture containing by estimation fourteen akers, more or les, abutting on the cow- pasture, on the East, & on the high way lijng North, & South, in that oxpasture, on the West, & on the high way leading from the cowpasture into the countrye, on the South, & on will: Heatons land, on the North, «
One pfill lying in the littell medow wich he bought of Nickolas Clarck conta by Eftma one Rood be it more or les Abutting on the littell Riuer on the Eaft & on william Parkers land on the weft & on william weftwodes land on North & on land be longing to Sayd william Butteler on the fouth
[531]
[53] Feb: Anno dom: 1639:
Severall parsells of land in Hartford vppon the river of Conecticot belonging to Natthaneell Richards, & to his heirs for ever,2
viz : One parsed on which his dwelling hous now standeth, with other outhouses, yards, or gardens therein being con- taining by estimation two akers, more or les, abutting on the high way leading from the towne to the mill, on the South, & on mr : Allens, & on will : waddsworths land, on the west, & on will : wadd worths land, on the North, & on Thomas Stantons land, on the East,
1 Blank in the original record.
s The first seven paragraphs are in the handwriting of the first recorder, the three following in that of John Steele. The first seven parcels are entered on the Secretary’s record vol. i, part i, page 4; the three following vol. 2, part 1, page 55. Against the first of these three, and probably applying also to the other two, is the marginal date “ffebr: 1650.”
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One parsell lijng in the little meadow containing by estimation two roods, & three parches, more or les, abutting on the high way leading from the little river to the North- meadow, on the west, & on mr: Goodwings land, on the North, & on mr: Stones land, on the South, & on the river falling out of the North meadow, on the East,
One parsell lijng in the Northmeadow containing by estimation one aker, two roods, & fixteen parches, more or les, abutting on the great river, on the East, & on the little river, on the west, & on Thomas Lords land, on the South, & on Dorithee Chesters land, on the North,
One parsell more lijng in the Northmeadow of meadow, & fwamp containing by estimation eleven akers, two roods, & eight, & twenty parches, more or les, viz : eight akers, one rood, & eight parches of meadow, & three akers, & one rood, & twenty parches of fwamp, abutting on the great river, on the East, & on the neck of land, on the west, & on John Pratts land, on the South, & on Rob: Days land, on the North, One parsell lijng in the old oxpasture containing by estimation thirteen akers, more or les, which oxpasture abut- teth on the land belonging to mr: Hayns, mr: Hooker, & to mr: Stone, on the East, & on the little river, & on the faied land, on the South, & on the high way leading from the mill into the [54] Country, on the North, & on the land now comon on, the west.
One parsell lijng in the cowpasture containing by estima- tion foure akers, two roods, & thirty three parches, more or les, which cowpasture abutteth on the westfeild, & on Thomas Standlys, & on Rich : Goodmans land, & on the pinefeild, on the South, & on the land now comon, on the North, & on the neck of land, on the East, & on the little oxpasture, on the west,
One parsell lijng on the East fide of the great river con- taining by estimation one aker, two roods, & twelve parches, more or les, abutting on the great river, on the west, & on the vpland, on the East, & on John Crows land, on the North, & on Edward Stebbins land, on the South,
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One parfell Lying in the Neck of Land which1 * * * * * he bought of Nathaniell yele Contain by Eftima hue Acres one Rood & Seuenteene parches be it more or Les partt whare of ded Sume Tyme be long to John Clarck Abutting on the Hyway Leding toword winfor on the weft & on the Swamp belonging to the North medow on the Eaft & on william Rufcoes Land on the South & on the widow Standles land on the North.
One parfell of medow Lying in the North medow which he Bought of mrs Chef ter Contain by Eftima one Acre 8 parch be it more or Les Abutting on the Grett Riuer on the Eaft & on the Littell Riuer on the weft & on Land belonging to the Sayd Nathanell Richardes on the South & on Richard Lordes Land on the North.
One pfell of wodland Contain by Eftema forteene Acres one Roode & Twenty Parches be it more or Les Abutting on a hyway on the Eaft & on the Littell Riuer on the weft & on Richard Churches Land on the South & on John Tayll- cottes Land on the North.
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[56] Feb: Anno dom: 1639:
Severall parsells of land in Hartford on the river of Conecticot belonging to Thomas Lord fen: & to his heirs for ever,8
viz : One parsed on which his dwelling hous now standeth, with other outhouses, yards, or gardens therin being, con- taining by estimation one aker, & one rood, more or les, abut- ting on the high way lijng on the Northside of the little river, on the South, & on Thomas Standlys land, on the East, & on Rich : Lords land, on the west, & on Rich : Olmsteads land, on the North,
One parsed lijng in the little meadow containing by estimation three roods, & feventeen parches, more or les,
1The Secretary’s record says “ pt wherof.”
a Blank in the original record.
•The first seven parcels are in the handwriting of the first recorder with
marginal notes in that of Richard Lord, the two following in that of the second
recorder. All the parcels are entered on the Secretary’s record vol. i, part i,
page 3.
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abutting on the high way leading from the little river, to the Northmeadow, on the west, & on the high way lijng North,
& South in that meadow, on the East, & on will : Lewises land, on the South, & on John Taylcoots land, on the North,
One parfell lijng in the North meadow of meadow, &giVen fwamp, containing by estimation two akers, & three roods, Rd Lord more or les, viz : two akers, two roods, & tenn parches of meadow, & thirty parches of fwamp, abutting on the great river, on the East, & on the little river, on the west, & on John marshes land, on the South, & on Nat: Richardses land, on the North,
One parsed more of meadow, & fwamp lijng in the North- belongs meadow containing by estimation nineteen akers, & twenty to Rd Lord two parches, more, or les, viz : fourteen akers, & twenty two parches of meadow, & five akers of fwamp, one aker wherof he hath given to Richard Lord jun: abutting on the great river, & on Rich: Lord jun: land, on the east, & on Wm Lewis his1 land, on the west, & on Richard webbs [57] Land,
& on Rich: Lord jun: land, on the North, & on will: Lewises land, on the South,
One parsed lijng on the East fide of the great river con- taining by estimation three akers, & twenty foure parches, more or les, abutting on the great river, on the west, & on the vpland, on the East, & on mr: Goodwings land, on the South, & on John Steels land, on the North,
One parfell lijng in the cowpasture containing by estima-
• • 1 o r J belongs
tion nme akers, three roods, & twenty five parches, more or to r*: Lord les, which cowpasture abutteth on the westfeild, & on Thomas Standlys, & on Rich. Goodmans land, & on the pinefeild, on the South, & on the land now comon, on the North, & on the neck of land, on the East, & on the little oxpasture, on the west,
One parsed lijng in the little oxpasture containing by estimation fiveteen akers, more or les, abutting on the highbeIon»s way lijng North, & South in that oxpasture, on the East, &R'>:Lord
1 First written “the neck of” and changed by John Allyn. The Secretary’s record says “ the necke of.”
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on the land now comon, on the west, & on Rich : Lords land, on the North, & on John Clerks land, on the South
One parcell lyinge in the necke of land Contayninge by eftimacon three acres one Rood & thirty one parches (more or leffe) Abutting on the Cowpafture on the [ ] weft
& on the fwampe belonging to the North meadow on the Eaft & on Richard Lords land on the fouth & on John Pratts land on the North.
One parcell more lyeing in the necke of land Contayneing by Eftimation fix acres & Eleaven parches (more or leffe) Abutteinge on land now Common on the weft & on the fwampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East & on Richard Lords land on the fouth & on land Appoynted to mayntaine a fence ftandinge on p* of the End of the North meadow on the North:
[58>]
[59] Feb: Anno dom: 1639:
Severall parsells of land in Hartford vppon the river of Conecticot belonging to Benjamin munn, & to his heirs for ever,2
viz : One parsell on which his dwelling hous now standeth containing by estimation two roods, more or les, abutting on the high way leading from the Centinell hill to the cowpasture, on the South, & vppon Thomas Roots land, on the East, & on Sam : Haleses land, on the west, & on Steeven Hartts land, on the North,
One parsell lijng in the westfeild containing by estima- tion two akers, more or les, abutting on the high way leading from the cowpasture to mr : Allens land, on the East, & on the venterers feilde to the west, & on Zacharye ffilds land, on the South, & on Thomas Barneses land, on the North,
One parsell lijng on the East fide of the great river containing by estimation foure akers more or les, abutting on
1 Blank in the original record.
3 This record is in the handwriting of the first recorder with marginal note in that of John Allyn. All of the parcels are entered in the Secretary’s record vol. i, part 1, page 46.
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57
the great river, on the west, & on the lande now cordon, on the East, & on John warners land, on the South, & on Danniell Garradds land, on the North,
One parsed lijng in the fouldjers feild containing by- estimation two roods, more or les, part wherof he bought of Nicholas Disbro, & abutts on the little river, on the East, & on the fwampe on the west, & on John Holloways land, on the North, & on John warners land, on the South,
One parsed lijng in the pinefeild containing by estima- So)d tion three akers, more or les, abutting on the high way lead- jn°. Morris ing from the fwampe to the middle oxpasture, on the North,
& on [60] Nicholas Disbros land, on the East, & on John Purchases land, on the West, & on Nat: Bardens land, on the South,
[61] Feb: Anno dom: 1639
Severall parcells of land in Hartford on the river of Canecticott belonginge to Andrew Warner Deacon to the Church of Christ there & to his heires forever:1
viz : One parcell on which his dwellinge houfe now standeth with other out houfes, yards, or gardens therein beinge, con- taininge by estimacon two acres, more or lefse, abuttinge on the high way lyinge on the South fide of the little river on the North, and on the high way Leadinge from Georg Steels to the South meadow on the South & on Samuell Wakemans Land on the East & on Nathanielle Wards land, on the West.
One parcell lyinge pdy in the South meadow, & pdy inn Acres % the Oxe pasture containeinge by estimacon fourty fix acres, more or lefse abuttinge on the high way Lyinge North & South in that meadow on the East & on John Bayfees land & on a high way on the West & on Mr Willis Land on the South & on Thomas Ofmers Land on the North.
One parcell lyinge in the South Meadow containinge bySoidto
r J & . . M' J : Richards
Estimacon three acres more or lefse, abuttinge on Thomas
Sold to Mr • Richards
• The first six parcels are in the handwriting of the second recorder with marginal notes in that of John Allyn, the remainder of the record in that of John Allyn. The first six parcels are entered on the Secretary’s record vol. i, part 2, page 10.
ORIGINAL DISTRIBUTION
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Ofmers Land, on the North, & on Mr Willis Land on the South, & towards the West, & on the high1 Leadinge to the fourty acres on the East.
One parcell in the fourty acres containinge by Estimacon Seventeene acres more or lefse, abuttinge on Mr Stones Land on the North & on John Whites Land toward the South, & on George Steels Land toward the East & on a Swampe, on the West.
One parcell lyinge in Hockanum containinge by Esti- macon Eleaven acres more or lefse abuttinge on the Great River on the west & on the vpland on the East & on John Whites Land on the South & on George Graves Land on the North
[63] One parcell Lyinge in the little meadow Con- taininge by Estimacon one acre & two roods more more or lefse abuttinge on the Great river on the East, & on the high way lyinge North & South in that meadow on the west & on the high way leadinge from the Towne to the great River on the South & on John Whites Land on the North
One Parcell of wood land Containing By estimation thirty Acres be it (more or lefs) abutting on the hy way that runs upon Rocky hill on ye eaft on mr willys his land on the Sowth on John White his land on ye North & on Comon land on ye weft;
Know all men by thefe prefents that I wm Loueridg of Hartford upon ye Riuer of Conecticut Hatter doe owe & acknowledg my self to owe & to be endebted to Andrew warnar of ye fame Towne the full & Juft Sume of one Hundred & thirty pownds Sterl : wch is for and in Confideration of ye now dwelling houfe of ye Sayd Andrew : wth his houfe lott wtt all other howfes Barnes, garden & orchard belonging to it wth a parcell of vpland all wch I haue now Bought of the Sayd Andrew, as is more fully expreft in his deed of Sale this payment to be made in maner as followeth (viz) forty pownds of it I will pay to the Sayd Andrew or his afsignes
1 The Secretary’s record says “ highway.”
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59
the first day of July now Next enfueing, & forty pownds in y° first of July in the year Sixty one & fifty pownds more the first of July in the year 1662: to be payd one third part In wheat the other third part in peaf, both at the price Currant & ye other third part in Suteable Hatts the Corn to be payd in at the Comon landing place or any Houfe in Hartford as the Sayd Andrew or his afsigne Shall appoynt, the Corn to be Sweet & clean & euery way well Conditioned & the hats to be two Shillings in the pownd cheaper then I Sell thos Sorts By retayle that thefe payments be well & truly made I binde my Self my heirs & afsignes & for more full Securety I Binde ouer the whole mefsuage or tenement aboue men- tioned wth all the perticulers belonging thereunto & doe hereby wholy disable my Self my heirs executors & afsignes from makeing any fale or morgage of ye Sayd premises or any part therof to any perfon or perfons, till ye debt herein expreft be truely & fully payd & difcharged In witnefs hereof I haue fet my hand & Seal to thefe prefents this eighteenth of Nouember in ye year one thowfand Six Hundred fifty Nine. William Loueridge
Subfcribed & Sealed in This writing is a true Coppy of a the prefence of vs : writing fubscribed By William
Andrew Bacon: Loueridge & recorded this 6* of
Thom: Burman; December: 1659:
By me John Allyn register.
One parcell which he had In exchang of Thomas Hosmor, lyeing in the Sowth meadow Contayning by estimation Two Acres be it more or lefs abutting on mr willys his land Sowth & on his the Sayd warners one land on the Eaft & towards the Sowth & on John whites land on the weft, & on the high way leading from the Towne to the forty acres on the North.
[63] More one parcell of land which he had In exchang of John white lyeing in the forty acres Containeing by estima- paftor. tion three acres (be it more or lefs) abutting on Thomas toTho: Hofmor on the Sowth on the wett Swampe on the weft & on John whites land North, & on the great Swamp eaft
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ORIGINAL DISTRIBUTION
Sold to John latimer & then to Jer Adams
Sold to Latimore & by latimer Sold Jer: Adams :
Sold mrs wilfon
More one percell of vpland which is his diuifsion on the eaft Side of the Riuer at Hockanum, Containing by eftimation Two Hundred & fiftwo acres of vpland (be it more or lefs) abutting on mr Wells his land North & on Steuen dauis Sowth, & on Hockanum medow weft, on the wildernes eaft
More one percell of vpland which he had In exchang of John white lyeing In Hockanum Conteining by eftimation one Hundred & fifty acres (be it more or lefs). abutting on edward Andrews land weft & on Rob: Bartlets land Sowth & on land not yet diuided North on Comon land on the eaft,
[64] Land In Hartford upon the Riuer of Conecticutt belonging to Mr Eliezur Waye & his heirs foreuer,1 *
One percell of land wth a Mefsuage or Tenement Stand- ing there on which he Bought of mr Thomas Welles together wth the outhoufes yards gardens pastures there in being, which Sayd percell of land Containes by estimation Three Acres (be it more or lefs) & abutts on the high way of the North Side the litle Riuer on the Sowth, & on the high way leading from the pallasadoe to the Centinell Hill on the west on Jeramy Adams his land on ye North & on mrs Stone3 land on the eaft: Recorded Feb: 26th; 1666:
more one parcell of woodland which he bought of Ben- jamen Harbowr lyeing about halfe a mile off of the Sayd Harbors dwelling houfe & abutteth on land of Leiutenant Thomas Bull on the North, & on land of Enfigne Thomas Watts on the weft, & on a high way on the Sowth & the Eaft as appears by a deed of Sale dated may the 11th 1674. wit- nefsed by Nath: Standly & Jane Reis, & acknowledged the Same day before mr Sam11 willys & recorded may 12th 1674: Enf : watts by a writing under his hand acknowledged that mr way & himfelfe were agreed about the line between them haueing viewed the meer Stones of the land he the Sd mr way bought of Ben: Harboh this 11th may 1674: vera copia John Allyn register :
1 This record is in the handwriting of John Allyn with marginal notes in that
of Richard Lord.
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61
more one parcell of land lyeing in the weft feild which he bought of John Stedman Containing by estimation hue sold jon»: acres more or lefs, abutting on the High way eaft on Jarad Afhlcy Spencer & Goody Gibfons land on the west on mr lords land on the North & on Captn. John Allyns land on the Sowth as appears more at larg by a deed of Sale Dated May 19: 1677.
Signed by Sd John Stedman witnefsed by Georg Graue &
John Stone the Same day acknowledgd before mr James Richards Afsift.
more one parcell of meadow land lyeing in the Sowth meadow which he bought of Mrs Susanah webster Containing by estimation fower acres more of lefs lying in the great pas- ture abutting on a high way eaft on the dead Swamp weft on the widow websters land on the North, & on mr Jonath Gilberts land on the Sowth. as appears by a deed of Sale dated May 2d 1677. Signed by Susanah webfter witnefsed by Thomas Hanchet Senr & John webfter, acknowledged before Mr James Richards Afsift 24 May. 77.
These Two laft parcells recorded July : 19 : 1677.
John Allyn recorder
more one parcell of land which he bought of Barth Barnard Containing by estimation Thirty Two acres be it more or lefs & abutteth on land Sometime Zach feild deceafsed sold Tho= butler & Barth : Barnard North & a highway that goeth from the Brickel Swamp to the riuer on the Sowth & on another High- way eaft & towards the fore fd Riuer west as appears by his deed Dated April 8 : 68
more one parcell which he bought of mr Tho : wells lyeing on the west side the little riuer contayning by estima- tion Twenty eight acres 3 roods & 28 parches be it more orsoidjoa* lefs & lyeth in a great parcell Containing abowt Three Hundred Afhley acres which abutteth on the litle riuer eaft & on the diuiden lyne between the North and Sowth Side sowth & on comon land North & west, as appears by his deed the 6* of Aprill. 68.
The first & the Two laft parcells of land aboue written mr Eliezer way Stood pofsefed of them in his own right
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Novr 1668 & to this day without any perfons laying Claime thereto as euer we haue heard, & the second & Third and fowerth parcel3 were in the pofesfsion of Benj. Harbor one of them & one of them in Ln* Rob: websters hand, & one in Leftenant Stedmans hand in the year Sixty eight November In their own rights with out any claime being made to them till they were by Sale difspofed to mr way as aboue & Since that he hath Stood in quiet pofefsion of them with out any claime to this day & that they may be so continued to him his heirs & afsignes foreuer we haue hereunto Subscribed April 14: 1684
Thomas Bunce John Talcott Ast John Allyn recorder
tounes man
[65] Feb: Anno: dom: 1639:
Severall parcells of Land in Hartford vpon the river of Canecticott belonginge vnto Thom: Scott & to his heires forever1
viz : One parcell on which his dwellinge houfe now Standeth with other outhoufes, & with yards, & gardens, there- in being containinge by Estimacon two acres (more or lefse) pl whereof he fold vnto James Cole: & p1 to Thom: Allcot abuttinge vpon the high way Leadinge from the2 river to the North meadow on the East & on James Coles, & Thom: All- cotts Land on the West & on Willm Pantryes Land on the South & on the high way Leadinge from the Little meadow vnto the meetinge houfe on the North.
One parcel! lyinge in the little meadow containing by Estimacon one acre, (more or lefse) abuttinge upon the Great river on the East, & on the high way lying North & South in that meadow on the West & the high way Leadinge to
1 The first eight parcels are in the handwriting of the second recorder, the remainder in that of John Steele. All of the parcels are entered on the Secretary’s record vol. i, part i, page 22, with the addition of the following after the eighth.
“ One pcell lying in the venterers field conteyneing by eftimation two acres three roods & eight pches more or les, wch he bought of wm westwood, abutting vppon the weftfield on the Eaft, and the high way leading fro the Cawpafture to the fwamp on the weft & on a pcell of land belonging to the faid Tho: Scott on the fouth & on ye Cowpafturo on the North.”
s The Secretary’s record here inserts “ little.”
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the Landinge place on the North & John Steels land on the South.
One parcell lyinge in the North meadow of mead[ow]
& Swampe containeinge by Estimation two acres two roods, thirty Seaven parches, two acres two roods tenn parches of meadow & twenty seaven parches of Swampe (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the Great River on the West, & on Willm Ref cues land on the South & Mr Stones1 land on the North. Marrh
One parcell of meadow and Swampe lyinge in the North meadow containinge by Estimacon twenty one acres, three roods, & eighteene parches (more or lefse) viz: thirteene acres one rood & twenty Seaven parches of meadow & eight acres, one rood, & thirty seaven parches of Swampe abuttinge vpon the Great river on the East & on the vpland on the west & Thom : Birchwoods on the South & Stephen Harts land on the North
[66] One parcell in the old oxe pasture lyinge con- taininge by Estimacon eighteene acres (more or lefse) which Oxe pafture abutteth vpon Mr: Hains, Mv Hooker, & Mr Stones land on the East & on the land now common on the west & on the Riveret on the South & on the high way leadinge from the mill into the Country on the North.
One parcell in the cow pasture containeinge by Estimacon ten acres, three roods, & thirty parches, which cow pafture abutteth on the necke of Land on the East & on the little oxe pasture on the west & on the west feild & on Thom : Standlys & Richard Goodmans Land & on the pine feild on the South & on the Land now Common on the North.
One parcell in the venturers feild, containeinge by Esti- mation three acres one rood & twenty parches (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the west feild on the East & on the high way leadinge to the Brickell on the South & the high way leadinge from the cow pasture to the fwampe on the west & on Willm Westwoods Land on the North.
lThis name has been underlined to indicate change, and the name in the margin is written in an unknown hand.
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One parcell lyinge on the East fide of the Great River one acre whereof he bought of James Cole containinge by Estimacon foure acres twenty foure parches (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the Great River & Willm Blumfeilds land on the weft & on the vpland & Thom: Spenfers Land on the East & on John Talcotts Land on the North & on Willm Blum- feilds Mathew Marvens Thom : Spenfers & John Bayfees Land on the South:
One parcell lying in the Neck of land Containing by Eftimation hue acres & twenty & fower Parches more or less Abutting on the Cowpaftuer on the weft & on the Swamp be- longing to the North medow on the Eaft & on Richard webes land on the South & on william weftwodes land on the North.
[67] One Parcell of Swamp lyinge on the Eaft Side of the greatt Riuer Containing by Eftimation tenn acres more or less wich he boughtt of Thomas Allcott Abuting on Thomas allcottes land on the South & on the weft & on the Eaft & on mr John Higifones land on the North.
One Parcell of Swamp lying in the North medow Con- tayning by Eftimation two acres be it more or les Abutting on winfor bownes on the North & on Edward Stebings land on the South & on William Phillapes land on the Eaft & on william Rufcooes land on the weft
Land in Hartford upon conecticutt belonging to mr Eliez Way his heires & afsignes for euer.1
One parcell of Meadow lyeing in the Great pasture in the Sowth meadow containing Three acres Be It more or lefs & abutteth on a high way east on the dead Swamp weft and a Lligh way Eaft & on mr wayes owne land sowth & mr willys his land North, as appeares by his deed dated 24 of June 1685 acknowledged the Sixt of July 1685 before Major John Tallcot Afsift & recorded July 7. 1685.
One parcell of land lyeing in the North Meadow which he bought of Tho: Butlar Senr containing by estimation six acres be it more or less with a Sufficient High way leading to
'This record is in the handwriting of John Allyn.
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65
it from the High way in the North meadow & abuts on nVs Mary Gilberts land on the east & on land formerly mr weft- woods now Aron Cookes on the North on enfighn: Standlys land on the Sowth & on Barth : Barnards land on the west as appeares by his deed Dated in Hartford Aprill 2. 1686 &
Aprill 28 1686 acknowledged before John Allyn Afsiftant & then allfo recorded.
[68] Land In flartford vpon Conecticutt Belonging to 1661 mr John whitting mr Rich. Lord Edward Stebbing Greg:
Winterton & Thomas Bunce Joynt purchafers & there Heirs for euer,1
one parcell of land w*11 a Mefsuage or Tenement Standing Eought of thereon together wth other out Houfes yardes or Gardens Nath Warde therin Being Contayneing by eftimation Two Acres (be it More or lefs) abutting on a high way north & Sowth & on c°nfirmed : To Andrew Bacons land on the Weft & on Wm Loueriges landjanu:67: eaft,
More one parcell wch they Bought of Nath: warde lyeing Confinned in the Sowth meadow contayneing By eftimation eight Acres to m' whiting (be it more or lefs) abutting on the high way lyeing North and Sowth in that meadow on the weft, on John white his land on the eaft on mr Hopkins his land on the North, & on mr willys his land on the sowth,
More one percell of meadow & Swamp which they Bought sold of Nath: Ward lyeing in the Sowth meadow Containing By°lcott estimation eleuen Acres Two roods (be it more or lefse) viz. flue Acres & Two roods of mead: & six Acres of Swamp abutting on Thomas Hof more Andrew warner John white there land eaft, & on Andrew Bacon Greg: Winterton John Moody Rich: Lyman Joseph mygatt Wm Hides land, & on land that is in Leiw of that that was for a high way on the weft & on Wm Hills his land on the Sowth, & on John Bar- nards land North,
More one percell of land lyeing in the ox pafture which 8 Acres o£ this they Bought of Nath: Warde Containing By estimation ®^flej02hont0 Twenty eight Acres (be it more or lefs) abutting on mr Hainfe m* whitting
1 This record is in the handwriting of John Allyn. 5
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Sold to M' whiting Tho. Bunce Jos. Nash Greg: winterton
Confirmed to mr whiting
his meadow eaft, & John moodys land weft & on mr Hopkins land on the Sowth & on mr Wills his land North,
More one percell of land which they Bought of Nath warde Being pafture land containing By eftimation Twenty & one Acres, abutting on the high way eaft, & on Sam11 : moody Tho : Bunce, Tho : Catlin, & George Graue there land North, & on Tho : Gridley Georg Stocking Paul Peck Thom watts & James Steele weft & on mr webster Gregory winterton there land on the Sowth,
More the Sayd Nath: Warde hath sold them his propriety In Hartford milne he Being payd Back what he hath layd out about the Sayd milne,
[69] Severall parcells of land in Hertford vpon the river of canecticott belonginge to Willm Pantry & to his heires forever :l
Viz: One parcell on which his dwellinge houfe now standeth, with other outhouf es, yards & gardens therein beinge, containinge by Estimacon two acres eight parches (more or lefse) eight parches whereof he bought of Thom: Scott: abut- tinge vpon the high way leading from the little river vnto the North meadow on the East & on the Ally Leadinge to the meet- inge houfe on the west, & James Olmsteads Land on the South & Thom : Scotts : land on the North.
One parcell in the little meadow containinge by Estimacon one acre three roods & thirty parches ( mGre or lefse) abuttinge vpon the high way leadinge from the little river vnto the North meadow on the west & the high way lyinge north & South
•The first twelve parcels are in the handwriting of the second recorder, the remainder in that of John Steele. The first twelve and the twentieth are entered on the Secretary’s record vol. i, part I, page n, the tenth and eleventh being entered as one parcel; the thirteenth to nineteenth and twenty-first to twenty- seventh vol. i, part i, page 63; the remaining parcels vol. 2, part 1, page 49, with marginal date “ ffebr: 1646 ” against the first of them. The following record, not in the town book, is entered on vol. 2, part 2, page 179:
“ 30th March 1657
“ To William Pantree & his heires for euer.
“ One prcell of land wch in his life time hee bought of Mrs Chefter not recorded before this day, lying in the North meadow abutting the great riuer eaft, & the land of Richard Church, Will: Phillips Thomas Graues, Nathaniell Rufcoe, Danicll Pratt North, & the necke of land weft, & Nathaniell Rufkoe, Bartholomew Bernard, their lands South. William Andrewes Regiff.”
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67
in that meadow on the East & the high way leadinge to the landinge place on the North & on John Crowes land on the South.
One parcell lyinge in the North meadow of meadow & fwampe containinge by Estimacon Six acres & twenty Seaven parches (more or lefse) viz: hue acres two roods & twenty seaven parches of meadow, & two roods of swampe abuttinge vpon the Great river on the East & the little river on the west, & Nicholas Olmesteads land on the South & Willm: Butlers land on the North.
Another parcell lyinge in the North meadow of meadow & swampe containinge by Estimacon fourty on acres eighteene parches (more or lefse) viz: twenty nine acres & three roods & tenn parches of meadow & eleven acres & one rood & eight parches of Swampe [70] abuttinge vpon the Great river on the East & the necke of land on the west Mathew Marvens land on the South & John Crowes land on the North.
One parcell on the East side of the Great river contain- inge by Estimacon nine acres one rood thirty two parches (more or lefse) two acres sixteene parches whereof he bought of Rich: Webbe: abuttinge vpon the Great river on the West & the vpland on the East & Rich : Goodmans land on the North & John Steels land on the South.
One parcell lyinge in the old oxepasture containinge by Estimacon twenty Six acres (more or lefse) which oxepasture abutteth on Mr Hains Mr Hookers & Mr Stones land on the East & the little river on the South & the high way leadinge from the mill into the Country on the North & the land now common on the west.
One parcell lyinge in the Cowpasture containinge by Estimacon fiueteen acres two roods (more or lefse) which cow pasture abutteth on the necke of land on the East & on the little oxpasture on the west & on the west feild & on Thom : Standlyes land & on Richard Goodmans land & on the pine feild on the South & the land now common on the North
One parcell lyinge in the venturers containinge by Esti- macon two acres three roods eight parches more or lefse wch
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he hath Sold vnto Thom : Standle & abutteth as appeareth in his Copy.1
One parcell lyinge in the North meadow containinge by Estimation on rood more or lefse which he bought of Nicholas Olmeftead abuttinge vpon the Great river on the East & the little River on the west & on a parcell of land belonginge to the faid Willm Pantry on the South & on Willm Butlers land on the North
[W] One parcell lyinge in the necke of land containinge by Estimacon twelve acres, three roods, eleaven parches more or leff part whereof he bought of Thom: Standly abuttinge vpon the cow pasture on the west & on the swampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East & on Mr Goodwings land on the South & on a parcell he bought of John Brunfun on the North.
One parcell more which he bought of John Brunfun lying in the necke of land containge by Estimacon foure acres (more or Lefse) abuttinge vpon the Cow pasture on the west & on the fwampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East & on a parcell belonginge to the faid Willm Pantry on the South & on John Skinners land on the North
One parcell more in the necke of land containinge by Estimacon twelve acres two roods twenty foure parches2 (more of lefse) abuttinge vpon the Lands now common on the west & on the Swampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East & on Thom: Standlyes land on the South & on Thom: Birchoods land on the North.
One pfill lying in the littell medow Contain by Estima two acres & three Roodes & eaight parches be it more or less partt . whareof ded Sum tyme belong to Thomas Lord Sinr & was Solid to John Tayllcott & Now Solid by John tayllcott To william pantree for land belonging to the Sayd william Pantre
1The Secretary’s record says:
“ One pfell lying in the Venterers fyeld conteyneing by eftimation two acres three roods and eight prches more or les, abutting on the highway leading fro the Cowpafture to the fwamp on the West, and on Tho: Scotts land on the fouth, and on Tho: Standlyes land on the North.”
2 The Secretary’s record says “ eleaven acres on rood & seunteene parches.”
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lying in the North medow, Abutting on william Lawes1 2 his land on the South & on the hyway lying North & South in that medow on the Eaft & on a hyway leadding from the littell Riuer to the North medow on the weft & on land belonging to the Sayd william pantree on the North.
One pf ill in the littell medow wich he boughtt of nT Climent Chaplin Contain by eftima two acres two Roodes & twellue parches more or less Abutting of a hyway lying north & fouth in that medow on the Eaft & on the hyway leadding from the littell Riuer to the North medow on the weft' & on the hyway leadding in to the littell medow on the South & on land belonging to the Sayd william Pantre on the North One pfill lying on the Eaft Side of the Greatt Riuer wich he bought of mr Climentt Chapling Contain by Eftima fower acres one Roode & Thirty & two Parches be it more or less Abutting on the great Riuer on the weft & on a hyway on the Eaft & on Nickolas & neaheamia Olmfteds land on the South & on Stepnh Hartts land on the North.
[12] One pfill Lying in the Coupaftuer Contain by Eftima thirty Six acres, three Roodes & eaighttene parches Be itt more or less Abutting on a hyway on the Eaft & on the littell Riuer on the weft & on william weftwodes3 land on the South & on Common land on the North
One parfill lying in the Neck of land partt whareof he bought of John Skiner & a nother partt of Richard ollmfted Contain by eftima Six acres be it more or less Abutting on the hyway leadding to winzor on the weft & on the Swamp belonging to the North medow on the Eaft & on Thomas wodfordes Land on the North & on land belonging to the Sayd will Pantree on the South.
One parfill lying in the Neck of land Contain by Eftma eaight acres be it more or les partt whare of he bought of John Pratt & partt of Richard Lord & a Nother partt of Thom
1The Secretary’s record says “ Lewis.”
2 The Secretary’s record omits an east boundary and says “Abutting on the great river on the weft.”
3 The Secretary’s record says “ wadfworth.”
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Lord Abutting on william weftwodes land on the North, & on land belonging to the Sayd william Pantree on ye South One parfill lying in the Neck of land Contain by Eftma fower acres & two Roodes be it more or less partt whare of he bought of Thomas Burchard & partt of John maynord & a Nother partt of John pratt Abutting on the hy way leadding to winzor on the weft & on the Swamp belonging to the North medow on the eaft & on land belonging to the Sayd william Pantree on the South & on Thomas lordes land on the North One parfill lying on the Eaft Side of the Greatt riuer Contain by Eftima three acres „& twenty & fower parches be it more or les wich he Bought of Stepnh Hartt Abutting on the Greatt Riuer on the weft & on a hyway on the Eaft & on william Edwordes his land on the North & on land belonging vnto the Sayd william Pantree on the South
One parfill lying in the North medow wich he Boughtt of Nickalas Clarck Contain by Eftima Sixty parches be it more or less Abutting on the Greatt Riuer on the Eaft & on the littell Riuer on the weft & on Roberd Dayes land on the South & on Land belonging to the Sayd william Pantree on the North.
One parfill lying in the littell medow wich he Bought of John whyghtt & ded Sum partt of it Sum tyme belong to Nathaniell ward & Sum partt of it to Androw warnor Contain by Eftima Seuen acres be it more or les Abutting on the Greatt Riuer on the Eaft & on a hyway on the weft & on John Clarck his land on the North & on a hy way leadding in to that medow from the Towne on the South.
One parfill lying in the littell medow wich ded Sum tym belong to william lawes1 Contain by Eftima one acre be it more or less Abutting on the hyway leadding from the littell Riuer in to the North medow on the weft & on [73] John whightes Land on the South & on land Belonging To the Sayd william Pantree on the North.
One parfill lying in the littell medow wich he bought partt of Thomas Allcock & partt of John Arnolld & a Nother partt
1 The Secretary’s record says “ Lewis.”
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of John Hopkins Contayn by Eftma one acre be it more or les Abutting on the Greatt Riuer on the Eaft & on George Graues his Land on the South & on Nickolas & Nehemiah Ollmfteds land on the weft & on Georg Stockings land on the North.
One parfill lying in the littell medow wicli he Bought of John Steel Contain by Eftima two acres be it more or less Abutting on the Greatt Riuer on the Eaft & on a hyway on the weft & on John Clarckes land on the South & on land belonging to Thomas Scottes Chilldren on the North.
One parfill lying in the Olid oxpaftuer Contain by Eftma twenty & Six acres be it more or les Abutting on the littell Riuer on the weft & on a hyway on the Eaft, & on Thomas Standles land on the South & on John Tayllcottes land on The North
One parfill Lying in the Littell medow wich he bought of John Clarck Contain by Eftima two Roodes be it more or less Abutting on the Greatt Riuer on the Eaft & on a hyway lying North & South in that medow on the weft & on land Now or latte' be longing to Nathaniell ward on the South & on Land belonging to the Sayd william pantree on the North.
One parfell Lying in the Littell medow which he bought of Mr Mathew Allen Contain by Eftma Two Acres one Roode & Ninteene parches be it more or Les Abutting on the hyway Leding fro the Littell Riuer to the North medow on the Weft & on a hyway lying North & South in that medow on the Eaft & on John Tayllcotes Land on the South & on John Crowes Land on the North.
One parfell lying on the Eaft Side of the Grett Riuer which he bought of Thomas Healles Contain by Eftima Two acres be it more or Les Abutting on the Grett Riuer on the weft & on The vpland on the Eaft & on John Maynordes* Land on the South & on mrs Dorithy Chefters Land on the North.
One pfell Lying in the Littell Medow which he bought of John Crow Contain by Eftima Two Roodes be it more or
1 The three preceding words are not in the Secretary’s record. J The Secretary’s record says “ Moodies.”
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Les Abutting on a hy way on the Eaft & on Land belonging to The fayd william Pantre on the weft South & . North.
[74] Apell 1651
One pfell Lying in the Littell Medow Which John Pantree Bought of John whight Contan by Eftima Three Acres be it More or Les Abutting on the hyway Leding fro the littell Riuer to the North Medow on the weft & on a hy way Leding fro the towne to the Grett Riuer on the South & on Land belonging to the fayd John Pantre on the Eaft & on the North.
One pfell of wodland Lying on the Eaft Side of the Grett Riuer Contain by Eftma Nyne hundreth fifty & on Acres be it more or les & lyeth in a Gretter pfell belonging to Mr Goodwing & John Tayllcott & william weftwod and to the Sayd John Pantre Contain Two Thoufand eaight hun- dreth Thirty & two Acres Abutting on the Bogey medow on the weft & Contenow to the Eand of Harttford boundes on ye Eaft
Land in Hartford belonging to ebenezer Lewes his heires & afsignes for euer
One parcell of land with a mefsuage or Tenement Standing theron which he bought of Serj* Zachary Sandford containing by estimation Two acres & a halfe be it more or lefs abutting on the high way leading from the centinel Hill into the Cow pasture and on Rob: Reeues land on the North & on Robert Sandfords land on the Sowth & on the eaft, & on a Highway leading from Tho Butlars to mr Allyns land on the weft as apears by a deed dated Feb 11 1683 the same day acknowl- edged befor John Allyn Afsift* & recorded by John Allyn register.
[75] Feb: Anno: Dom: 1639:
Severall parcells of Land in Hertford vpon the river of Canecticott belonginge to Willm Rufco & to his heires forever.1
1 The first eleven parcels are in the handwriting of the second recorder, the next with its marginal note in that of John Steele, and the last with its marginal note in that of William Andrewes. The first eleven parcels are entered on the Secretary’s record vol. i, part i, page 18; the remaining two vol. 2, part x, page 70.
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Viz : One parcell on which his dwelling houfe now Standeth with other outhoufes yards & gardens therein beinge contain- inge by Estimacon hue acres (more or lefse) abuttinge on the high way leadinge from Seth Grants vnto the Centinell Hill, on the Eaft & on Mr Allins land on the west, & on Willm Wadfworths land on the South & on Willm parkers & on John Clarks land on the North.
One parcell lyinge in the North meadow of meadow & fwampe containinge by Estimacon, two roods & twenty hue parches (more or lefse) viz: two roods & hue parches of meadow & twenty parches of Swampe abuttinge on the Great river on tlje East & on the little river on the west & on Willm Butlers land on the South & on John Mainards land on the North
One parcell lyinge in the North meadow of meadow & fwampe containinge by Estimacon hue acres & thirty hue parches (more or lefse) viz: three acres three roods & feuen- teene parches of meadow & one acre one rood & twenty hue parches of fwampe1 2 abuttinge on the Great river on the East & on the necke of land on the weft & on John Clarks land on the North & on Edward Stebbins land on the South.
Another parcell lyinge in the North meadow of meadow & fwampe containinge by Estimation eight acres (more or lefse) viz: fix acres of meadow & two acres of Swampe abuttinge on Mr: Higgefons land & on land now or late be- longing^ to Thom : Munfun : on the East & on the necke of land on the west & on Dorithee Chefters land on the North & on Willm Spenfers land on the South.
Another parcell lyinge in the North meadow of meadow & fwampe containinge by Estimacon nine acres & one rood (more or lefse) viz: feven acres of meadow & two acres & one rood of Swampe [76] abuttinge on a parcell of land be- longinge to the owners of the North meadow on the Eaft & on the necke of land on the weft & on the common fence on the North & on Dorothy Chefters land on the South.
1 A blank space appears on the Secretary’s record between the words “ lefse ” and “ abuttinge.”
2 The Secretary’s record here inserts the word “ John.”
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One parcell of meadow lyinge on the East fide of the Great River containinge by Estimacon three roods & fix parches (more or lefse) abutting on the Great river on the west & on the vpland on the East & on Rob: Days land on the North & on Dorothy Chesters land on the South.
One parcell lyinge in the Cowpasture of containinge by Estimacon thirteene acres (more or lefse) which cowpasture abutteth on the west feild & on Thom: Standlyes & on Rich: Goodmans land & on the pine feild, on the South & on the necke of land on the East & on the land now common on the North & on the little oxepafture on the west.
One parcell lyinge in the middle oxpafture containinge by Estimacon fiueteene acres (more or lefse) which oxpasture abutteth on the pine feild on the East & on the land now com- mon on the weft, & on the high way from the mill into the country on the South & on the little oxepasture & on the land now common on the North.
One parcell lyinge in the little meadow containinge by Estimation thirty three parches (more or lefse) abuttinge on the high way leadinge from the little river to the North meadow [77] on the west, & on the Great river on the East & on John Pratts land on the North & on a chafe1 way leadinge to Mr Goodwins land on the South.
One parcell lyinge in the necke of land containinge by Estimation one acre thirty parches (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the Cow pafture on the west & on the Swampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East & on Dorothy Chesters land on the South & on Willrn Buttlers land on the North2
One parcell more lyinge in the necke of land containinge by Estimacon foure acres one rood & twenty hue parches more or lefse, abuttinge vpon the Cowpasture on the west & on the Swampe belonginge to the North meadow on the East & on Dorothy Chefters land on the South, & on Nath: Elys land on the North
1 Blank in the Secretary’s record.
aThe north boundary is left blank in the Secretary’s record
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One pfell Lying in the North medow which he bought of Richard Semor Contain by Eftima two acres be it more or Les abutting on a hyway Lying fro the Towne to the Eand of that medow; on the Eaft, & on Land Now or latte belonging to william edwardes; on the South & on Nathaniell Rufcoes Land on the North & on Land1 * * belonging to the Sayd william Rufco on the weft.
One pcell of upland graunted him by the Towne the 18th of Febru: 1641 but not recorded before the . 3. of June 1654 contayning by estimacion thirty acres (more or lefs) lying in the Cowpafture abutting upon the Comon fence belonging to the neck of land on the East, & upon Winzor bounds on the North, & upon the land of Nathanael Ruskoe on the South,1 & upon Winzor bounds & the land of Nathanael Ruskoe on ye Weft*
[78] Land belonging to Obadiah wood his heires & afsignes foreuer in Hartford, which he purchafed of Zach: Sandford4
One parcell of upland on the east Side of Conecticutt Riuer containing by estimation fifty acres be it more or lefs together wth a parcell of wast land lyeing with in the common fence, the up land being Seventeen rods in bredth & one Mile & halfe in length & is abutted on land belonging to mr Richd Lord eaft & on the waft land aboue expreft west & John Pantrys land on the North, & Sowth on land belonging to James Forbes forty rods from the Brow of the Hill, eaftward & the reft of the Sowth abutment is on land belonging to John pantry the waft land being Twenty & Nine rods in bredth, & In length from the upland, till it Butts on the land belonging to the meadow or Swamp lotts, & abutts on the Sayd land weft & eaft Seventeen rods wide on the land hereby Sold & Twelue rods on land now belonging to James Forbes & North on John Pantrys land, & Sowth on James Forbes
1 The words “ now or late ” are here inserted in the Secretary’s record, and are omitted two lines above.
•The south boundary does not appear in the Secretary’s record.
•See Hartford Town Votes , page 61.
4 This record is in the handwriting of John Allyn.
defem
14.16)0.
June
the . 3. 1634
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land as appeares by his deed dated the 18th of November 1681, which acknowledged the Same day before John Allyn afsistant The sd wood & his heires & afsignes are to mayntaine in Good repayr foreuer the comon fence on the weft end of the lott after he Shall improue it recorded November 10th. 1684.
[79] Feb: anno: dom: 1639:
Severall parcells of land in Hertford vpon the river of Canecticott belonginge to John Taylcoatt & to his heyres for- ever.1
viz : One parcell on which his dwellinge houfe now standeth with other outhoufes, yards, & gardens, therein beinge con- taineinge by Estimacon two acres more or lefse abuttinge on the Centinell Hill on the weft, & on Willm Butlers land on the East & on Willm Lewis his land on the South, & on Ed- ward Elmers land on the North.
One parcell lyinge on the East fide of the Great River containeinge by Estimacon Seaven acres one rood & Sixteene parches (more or lefse) abuttinge vpon the Great river on the west & on the vpland on the East & on Thom: Judds land on the North & on Thom: Scotts land on the South.
One parcell lyinge in the North meadow containeinge by Estimacon hue acres two roods & seaventeen parches, (more or lefse) of meadow & one acre of Swampe at the end there of abuttinge vpon the Great river on the East & on the little river on the west & on Stephen Harts land on the North & on John Steels land on the South.
One parcell more lyinge in the North meadow of meadow & fwampe containeinge by Estimation fourty Seaven acres but it is 50 Acres2 3 one rood & twenty parches (more or lefse) Viz : thirty foure acres of meadow & thirteene acres one rood
1 The first nine parcels are in the handwriting of the second recorder, the tenth to thirty-first with their marginal notes in that of John Steele, the thirty- second with its marginal note in that of William Andrewes, and the two last with their marginal note in that of John Allyn. The first fifteen parcels are entered on
the Secretary’s record vol. i, part i, page 2; the sixteenth, with marginal date “ Septemr. 1648,” seventeenth, nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-fourth to thirty- second vol. 2, part 1, page 29.
3 These five words are interlined in a different handwriting, and do not appear in the Secretary’s record.
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& twenty parches