[65]. This thirteen acres is called a “grant to Robert Hempstead” “in the first division.” It is probably the lot belonging to the house she occupies, viz.: the home lot of her husband. It is a part of the land willed to Captain James.
[66]. It afterwards appears that this movable estate included a number of young slaves, commonly called “servants.”
[67]. It appears it was the intention of the widow that Joan should not be transferred to Elizabeth until after her own decease; since we do not find Samuel Beebe claiming and demanding her until some time after that event, although it appears evident that this gift was designated by the widow at about this time, 1692.
[68]. By the codicil John and Bathsheba are first to take what they wish of “the things about the house,” the other movables “whatsoever” to be divided by John, Bathsheba and James among themselves.
[69]. This may refer in part to his mother’s deposition, which figured in the evidence before the arbiters to the effect that Joseph had “not just cause to molest Jonathan.”
[70]. This protest by Joseph’s wife is recorded on the New London land records, under the deed of gift of 1670.
[71]. Mr. Thomas Young must have been an earnest seeker after truth, or he would not have braved the opposition of his Congregational friends by opening his house to a meeting of the Rogerenes. He appears to have been a son, or grandson, of Rev. John Young, of Southold, L.I., a Puritan of so true a stamp that he was forbidden to embark for America. Evidently New London did not prove a satisfactory residence for Mr. Thomas Young, since he eventually removed to Southold, where his friendship with John Rogers continued, as also after his later removal to Oyster Bay, L.I.
[72]. For record evidence, see Chapter V.
[73]. Apparently the Scripture expounded on this occasion was Romans viii.
[74]. Probably shoes of his own manufacture.