“In 1683, Richard Ellison, deceased, of Hempstead, leaves to his wifeTamison the residue of his estate for life, and then to his sons Richard and Thomas, and daughter Rachel. To his son John he gave 150 acres, &c., and to his son-in-law, Joshua Jan..., 10 acres in lieu of a cow long since dead.” (New York Settlers from New England, pg301)