644 HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 



In 1743, Aman Guion gave one acre and three quarters of land, 

 " which is now in possession of the Rev. Peter Stouppe," for the use of 

 the minister and communicants of the French church. 



DEED FOR CHURCH LOT IN NEW ROCHELLE. 



" To all Christian People to whom this Deed of Sale shall come : Aman Guion 

 of New Rochelle, in the County of Westchester and Province of New York, 

 Blacksmith, sendeth Greeting : Know ye that the said Aman Guion, for and in 

 consideration of the sum of five pounds ten shillings, current money of the Prov- 

 ince of New York, to him in hand paid by Isaac Guion and John Soulis, of New 

 Rochelle aforesaid, church-wardens or elders of the French church, in New 

 Rochelle aforesaid, according to rules and form of the Church of England, as 

 by law established, now at or before ye ensealing and Delivery hereof, the re- 

 ceipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge and myself therewith fully satisfied, con- 

 tented and paid, and thereof and of and successors, for the use of the minister 

 and communicants of the French church, in New Rochelle afforesaid, as is therein 

 settled according to the Rules and form of the Church of England, as by law estab- 

 lished. That is to say, a certain small parcel of land containing one acre and 

 three quarters, more or less, which is now in the possession of the Reverend Peter 

 Stouppe, now minister of the aforesaid church, in New Rochelle, and bounded 

 as follows : Northerly by the Burying Place, Easterly by the land of Aman 

 Guion, or a Lane or Road. Southerly, by the land that formerly belonged to 

 De Bonrepos, and Westerly by the land of William Le Conte, as it is now in 

 fence, together with all and singular the fences, fencing and other appurtenances 

 belonging to said land. To have and to hold said granted and bargained, or in- 

 tended to be hereby granted and bargained Land and Premises, to them the said 

 Isaac Guion and John Soulis, and their successors forever, for the use of the 

 French Minister, and communicants of the French church in New Rochelle 

 aforesaid, as it is therein settled according to the rules and form of the Church 

 of England as by law established to them and their successors own and only 

 proper use, benefit and behoof. And it shall and may be lawful for them the 

 said Isaac Guion and John Soulis aud their successors from time to time, and at 

 all times for use hereafter, lawfully, peaceably and quietly to have, hold, use, 

 occupy, possess and enjoy the before granted and bargained Land and premises, 

 free and clear for the use afforesaid, ff reely and clearly acquited, exonerated, re- 

 leased and Discharged from all manner, former and other gifts, grants, bargains, 

 sales, leases, mortgages, entails, jointures, wills, Dowrys, Judgments, Execu- 

 tions, Extents, and every other trouble and incumbrance whatsoever, to these be- 

 fore granted and bargained Lands aud premises, to them the said Isaac Guion 

 and John Soulis, and their successors for Ever, for the use above said. He, the 

 said Aman Guion, his heirs, executors and Administrators, shall and will forever 

 hereafter warrant and Defend by these presents, and that against all the just and 

 lawful Claims of all and every other person or persons whatsoever claiming or 

 that shall and may hereafter claim any just right, title, interest, property or de- 

 mand, of, in or to said granted and bargained land and premises, or of, in, or 

 to any part or parcel thereof. In witness whereof, he the said Aman Guion 



