All deeds and conveyances made and executed by husband and wife, not residing within this province, and brought hither to be recorded in the county where the lands lie (the acknowledgments thereof being taken and made, in the manner hereinbefore directed, before any mayor or chief magistrate, or officer of the cities, towns or places, where such deeds or conveyances are or shall be made or executed, and certified under the common or public seal of such cities, towns or places), shall be as valid and effectual in law as if the same had been made and acknowledged in manner aforesaid, before any judge of the supreme court of this province, or before any justice of the court of common pleas, for the county where the lands lie, anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding.