To all Christian People to whom this present writing shall or may
come Jacob Codebec of Wagachkameck in the county of Ulster and
Province of New York In America Sendeth Greeting Now know y^e that the
said Jacob Codebec for divers good causes and and considerations him
thereunto moving, but more & especially for and in consideration of
the sum of 170 pounds currant money of the province of New York to
him in hand paid or secured to be paid by his three eldest children.
That is to say the three eldest sons by name Benjamin William and
Jacobus, the receipt whereof he the said Jacob Codebec doth hereby
acknowledge and thereof and therefrom and of and from every part &
parcell thereof doth acquit exhonerate release and forever discharge
the said Benjamin William and Jacobus Codebec their heirs executors
and administrators and every of them firmly by these presents have
given granted bargained sold released ratified confirmed and by these
presents doe fully freely clearly and absolutely give grant bargaine
& sell release ratify & confirm unto the said Benjamin William &
Jacobus Codebec their heirs and assignes for ever all that certain
tract or parcell of land situate being and lying in the county of
ulster at Wackachkemeck being one just seventh part of 1200 acres of
land.
Said Jacob Codebec stands entitled (?) and possessor? by virtue of a
patent from Governor Benjamin Fletcher. Relation thereunto had may
more fully & at large appear.
So have & to hold said just seventh part of 1200 acres of land as it
is devided & undivided with all and singular the appurtenances
thereunto belonging or in any ways appurtaining unto them the said
Benjamin William and Jacob Codebec their heirs and assignes and to
the only proper use benefit and behoof of them the said Benjamin
William & Jacob Codebec their heirs executors and administrators and
assignes that whereas the said Jacob Codebec has mortgaged the above
said land unto Peter Guymard the 14th inst for the consideration of
the above said. Now if the above said Benjamin Codebec William
Codebec and Jacob Codebec do pay and release said mortgage with the
interest and what said land shall be balanced appraised by three men
(indifferently chosen) to be worth more than said money Said Benjamin
William & Jacob Codebec shall pay the releasing said mortgage and
interest that that money or overplush shall be devided amongst all my
natural children by name Benjamin William Jacobus Marytie Elsie
Helena Abraham En Naomie In equal shares.
The said Benjamin William and Jacob paying the yearly quit due upon
said lands then this deed of bargaine and saile to be in full power
and virtue.
In testimony whereof the said Jacob Codebec has hereunto set his hand
and affisced his seale this 15 day of February in the 12 year of his
majesties Reigne Annoq Dom 1725/6.
The word (the 14th inst) was interhned between the 26th & 27th lines
before execution of the presents.
J Codebec SS
Sealed and delivered in the presence of us
Joseph Wheeler
Jno Crooke June
Jacobus Swartwout Jr.