6-Oct-1702 Albert Albertse Van Voorhees+ b. The appellation of Worshipful was applied only to Steven Coerten. 1677-1770 Neeltje Van Voorhees: Abt. m. Jacobus Wyckoff Jan VAN VOORHEES (1686-1771) m. Neeltje Nevius Lucas VAN VOORHEES (1692-????) The women had gained experience in caring for children in restricted quarters, and the men had tried their luck at fishing to replenish the tables. Apparently the father died in 1662, leaving six out of nine children surviving, and this son then became sole meyer. Elias William Van Voorhis, A Genealogy of the Van Voorhees Family in America, or The Descendants of Stephen Coerte Van Voorhees of Holland and . He was appointed a magistrate in 1673and was a deacon in the church in 1674. He was one of the original patentees of Flatlands. Not a few of his descendants bear the name Conover. It is thus evident that the name, though having its origin in Drente, is American, and not Dutch as our genealogist believed. 3. and Credits of the said deceased, and his last Will and Testa- ment in any manner or way concerning, was granted unto Femmetje Stevenson, the Executrix, in the within Will named, chiefly of well and truly administering the same, and of making a just, and true, and perfect Inventory of all and singular, the Goods, Rights, and Credits of the said deceased, and exhibiting the same into the registry of the Prerogative Court in the Secretary's Office for the Province of New York, and that on or before the twentieth day of May next ensuing, and of rendering a just and true account, calculation and reckoning when thereunto required. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The far-seeing pastor of the Church of Man- 28 T H E VA N VOORHEES HISTORICAL HANDBOOK hattan, Rev. Is not the time at hand to further commemorate the family name and tradition? The author, Elias William Van Voorhis, bore the name of his father who had been a successful business man in New York City. In testimony whereof I have caused the Prerogative Seal of the said Province of New York to be hereunto affixed this twentieth day of November, 1735. Now known as the Collegiate Reformed Church, it still exists in Manhattan, being the oldest church of uninterrupted activities along the Atlantic seaboard, if not in the entire United States. The church was newly organized and feeble, and as yet without a stated place of worship, but he and his family were ready to join if and thus add to its strength. Names of Members from Amersfort. In the confusion that followed the disintegration of Charlemagne's Carolingian empire, the bishops of Utrecht gained secular power in A.D. 94L In A.D. 1024 the bishop of Utrecht became lord of Drenthe, where the people were at this belated hour emerging from their Saxon heathenism. It is hoped that the stories assembled will serve toarouse interest, and to encourage a wider feeling of kinship in view of a common inheritance. Hendrickje married Albert Albertse Terhune in Flatlands, New York, in 1675 when she was 20 years old. Soon the men begin examining the capstan and the windlass, and other gear for hoisting the sails. On February 9, 1654, Rev. Coert Stevense Van Voorhees purchased bought of John Tilton all his real estate on 8-Mar-1691 at Gravesend, Kings County, New York. This third day of January in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and twenty-three, I, John Stevenson, of Flatlands, in Kings County, on the Island of Nassau, Yeoman, being very well and in good health, and of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto Almighty God calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament that is to say Principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it, and for my body I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a christianlike and decent manner at the discretion of my executors, nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life, I give, devise and dispose of the same in manner following. Now on the soil ofthe new world at New Amersfoort Steven Coerten and Mother Willempie, with their vigorous brood shod in wooden shoes, and dressed as fashion decreed for the well-to-do of Drente, looked about for a location for a home. While the shield design, which in the most ancient instances was self-adopted by nobles, represented the entire family of the original bearer, and all descendants were hereditarily entitled to use it, sometimes different sons adopted varying crests, since the crest, unlike the shield, was of a more personalnature. Y., a letter which contains a few statements in addition to those in the book itself. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. He was born in 1638 at Hees, Drenthe, Netherlands. 1638 in Ruinen, Hees, Drenthe, Holland, occupation magistrate, deacon, d. aft 1702 in Flatlands, Long Island, NY. Steven Coerts Van Voorhees was also known as Steven Koerten Van Voorhees. Lucas Stevense VOORHEES ; Jannetje Stevense van VOORHEES ; Jan Stevense van VOORHEES ; Aeltje Stevense van VOORHEES [ Start] FabPed Genealogy Vers. In 1881 Mr. Bergen published a more inclusive work entitled, "Register of the Early Settlers of Kings County to 1700." This action was certified on the margin of the document over the signature of Peter Stuyvesant, Director General, and C. V. Ruiven, Secretary. They settled in Amersfoort on Long Island, later named Flatlands, now in the Borough of Brooklyn of the City of New York. John Megapolensis organized the people of the three villages of Amersfoort, Midwout and Breukelen into a collegiate church. If it resembled others of the time it was about 170 feet long, 49 feet beam, and about 20 feet depth of hold. Translation from the Dutch of the N)Y. colonial Manuscripts. Hendrickjen Stevense Van Voorhees of Holland and Flatlands, L.I. They observe the sailing instruments, the compass, the cross, staff or astrolabe, the sand glass, rules and dividers, the spy glass, the log line, and the 600 foot headline for soundings. and wife Willemtje Seubering. Children: Willemptje Jansen VAN VOORHEES (1683-????) "Through a Dutch Door," pg. [6], He was age 22 when he arrived in New Amsterdam on de Bonte Koe, He was one of two representatives of Flatlands in Assembly held at City Hall in New Amsterdam, April 10, 1664. T H E GENEALOGICAL CHART An}' member who furnishes sufficient information to fully link himself to our common ancestor may have a Chart showing graphically his ancestral line and containing much information respecting his ancestors. Albert Coerte, married (first) Sara W . Firm set of deep root were the oaks, unheeding the winds that assailed them, While under their wide-spreading branches they offer protection and shelter. 1678 Marriage / Union: Jan Stevense van Voorhees (m. Mar 17th, 1678 ) 1681 Marriage / Union: Jan Stevense van Voorhees (m. ~1681 ) 1681 Marriage / Union: Albert Stevense van Voorhees (m. Apr 24th, 1681 ) 1681 Individual: Stephen Schenck (bpt. Jacob Leisler on Dec. 27 1689. When Coert Stevense Van Voorhees was born on 16 October 1694, in Gravesend, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, his father, Gerrit Coertszen Van Voorhees, was 29 and his mother, Willemptje Pieterse Luyster, was 29. Ruinen, De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands 1702 She married Albert Albertse Terhune Jr, son of Albert Albertse Terhune and Geertje Denyce, circa 1676 at Flatlands, Kings County, New York. m. Catrina Van Duyn. 13-Aug-1682 Willemtje Terhune+ b. Wife/Partner: ? He was living on 20 Jun 169 9, when he conveye d property in Gravesend to his son Albert Coert. Four of the families were from Drente, the fifth from Gelderland. There was an error deleting this problem. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 12, 1662 ; d. On the assessment rolls of Flatlands of 1675 and 1683 and took the oath of allegiance there in 1687. Names of Members from Amersfort. He 'mmigrated. During the intervening forty-five years two generations have come upon the scene, the lives of whom are as worthy of record as were the lives of their ancestors. Voorhees, Aelte Stevense WFT Est. 210. Kings Co. Conveyances II pg. Their last appearance together in the official records is at the baptism of their grandson Albert. Secretary, Harry Stephen Vorhis, A.B . He was married to Elena van der Schure. Jun. The reports of the temporary officers were accepted and their actions approved, and a permanent organization effected. On an unknown date he was one of two representatives of Flatlands in Assembly held at City Hall in New Amsterdam, April 10, 1664. Ancestry.com North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000 Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2016; Book Title: The Bergen family : or the descendants of Hans Hansen Bergen, one of the early settlers of New York. 27-Jul-1704, d. 23-Oct-1779 Petrus Van Voorhees b. Enter a grandparent's name. New Amsterdam 1660-now When Steven Coerte arrived in the new world, he settled at New Amersfoort which was renamed Flatlands after British occupation. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. So, cousin, you see we need not be ashamed of our immigrant ancestor, or his family in the fatherland, and as to the arms given above, we have an undoubted right to their use." Ch. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He purchased equipment to go into the brewing business. He 'mmigrated. It has since been widely used by members of the family. In May 1696 a church meeting was held at the home of Elder Albert Stevense in Hackensack. Children of Coert Stevense Van Voorhees and Marretje Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven, Stephen Coerte Van Voorhees b. circa 1667, d. 16 Feb 1723/24, Altje Coerte Van Voorhees b. circa 1667, d. 12 Nov 1746, Albert Coerte Van Voorhees b. circa 1673, d. circa 1748, Neeltje Coertse Van Voorhees b. Shortly before this other families, especially those living in central New Jersey, had accepted the abreviated name, Voorhees. She was a great-great-granddaughter of Jan Stevensen Van Voorhees of Flatlands. That cattle were available was stated, and also something respecting their cost. This is in accordance with the general American practice. Hence it is quoted in part. 7-Aug-1684 Maritie Terhune b. There is but one Van Voorhees family in this country, for all are descendants of Steven Coerten-from the manor of Voorhees in Drente. The crest of the shield was a castle, while beneath on the scroll wasthe motto. Learn more about managing a memorial . Van Voorhees, Coert Stevense Van Voorhees, Wessell Vanvoorhees, Lucas Stevense Van Voorhees, Jan Stevense Van Voorhees, Altje Stevense V Circa 1640 - Voor Hees, Ruinen, Drenthe, Holland. It also states that the bell was brought to Amersfoort on the 27th of August, 1686, by Jan Alberts (Terhune). . 1713 www.conovergenealogy.com/ancestor-p/p223.htm#i9119. BIOGRAPHY: Albert was also an elder of the Hackensack Church, serving in 1695, 1700/02, 1704, and 1714. Had we cows and hogs and other cattle that are to be sent to us we would not wish to return. , Tre247.com Mng Qung Co Online Hiu Qu Cung Cp Chia S Thng Tin Sn Phm n Qu Khch Hng Nhanh Nht, Hiu Qu Nht, Uy Tn Nht, Tn Tm Nht Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. This information is part of Stamboom Gritter by Bert Gritter on Genealogy Online. During his lifetime Steven Coerten acquired several other tracts of land in and about Flatlands. Later many families dropped the "Van," and a few dropped the "Voorhees" also, and became Johnson, from Janse (son of Jan), Stevenson from Stevense (son of Steven), or Alberts or Albertson (son of Albertse). It may be the order of their birth, though there are reasons to indicate that the three girls were older than Albert, and that Aeltje and Jannetje were twins. tevensen Van Voorheese, Wessell Van Voorheese, Lucas Stevens Van Voorheese, Albert Stevensen Van Voorheese, Aeltje Stevense Ryder (born V Femmetje Aukes Van Voorheese (born Van Nuys), Cornelia Reiners Van Voorheese (born Wizzelpenning), oorhees, Jacobus Van Voorhees, Roelof Van Voorhees, <<Private>> Van Der Beek (born Van Voorhees), Magdalena Van Voorhees, 1652 - Hees, De Wolden, Drenthe, Nederland, Jan 3 1735 - Amersfort Place, Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Steven Stephen Van Voorhees, Willemtje Roelofs Willempie Van Voorhees (born Seubering Seuberinge, Seuberg). 3 Jun 1678, Annetie Coerte Van Voorhees b. 1678 - ), Annetie Coerte Van Voorhees+ (5. ckje Stevense van Kiersen (born Voorhees), Coert Stevensen Van Voorhees, Wessel Coerte Van Voorhees, Lucas Stevensen Van Voorhees, Eldert After May 14 1727 - Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, British Colonial America, Telletje Reynierse Van Voorhees (born Wizzelpenning), Magdalena Helena Van Voorhees (born Van Der Schueren). Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Albert Van Voorhees (154682295)? Ibid. Ralph S. Voorhees, LL.B . Failed to report flower. T H E NAM E VAN VOORHEES No document has yet been found to prove that our common ancestor used the name Van Voorhees. Julius Caesar's campaign in northern Gaul in 57-52 B.C. Twenty-nine, including a servant from Meppel, were from Drente, four from Gelderland and one from Zeeland. This far inland location became the site of a very early, if not the earliest, white settlement on Long Island for a very sound reason. 3 (2007): 12:75. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He was a representative from Flatlands in the general assembly, held in New Amsterdam, April 10, 1664, and was delegate to the convention held at New Orange in 1674, to confer with Governor Colve. Hence we may believe that about the first of June De Bonte Kou sailed proudly into the lower bay, past Sandy STEVE N COERTEN'S MIGRATIO N 21 Hoek, with Coney Eylandt to the right ; then throughthe Narrows, and the inner harbor until she came to anchor off the southern tip of Manhattan. Hendrickje Stevense van Voorhees was a New Netherland settler. Thereaft ;r no fixed regulations were adopted governing heraldry. Coert was born in 1537, in Hees, Soest, Utrecht, Netherlands. Lucas Stevense Van Voorhees 1650-1713. The preparation of this work has proved exacting owing to the many existing family lines. 1721-1814 Maria Van Voorhees: Abt. He a deacon and member at Dutch Reformed Church, Flatlands, Kings County, New York, 1677. He He conveyed this property to his son Albert on 20. The objects in view are to promote fuller recognition of kinship among the numerous branches of the Family ; to make possible a completer knowledge of ancestral lines; to form auxiliary organizations ; and especially to commemorate in 1935 the 275th anniversary of the [3] coming- to America of Steven Coerte Van Voorhees and his family. So their motto in letters resplendent claimed Virtue, their castle or fortress ; And 'Virtue my Castle or Fortress'-the motto we proudly inherit : Surely a beautiful motto and one to be ever remembered, One to be cherished and loved by all their long line of descendants. At sixty years of age he was the head of a large and interesting family. He passed away after 14 May 1727. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Van Voorhees Association, "Steven Coerts (Coerte) (Coerten) Van Voorhees", New Netherland Connections Vol. The field of the shield was quartered and tinctured and blazoned most nobly ; Two quarters emblazoned with oak trees, and two were with castles resplendent, Noting a union of lines of equal position and standing. Amersfoort was a town in Holland whence had emigrated in 1630 one Wolphert Gerritse, who with Andreas Hudde, probably acting as agents of the Dutch West India Company, obtained from Indian chieftains, in 1636, deeds to several thousand acres of land in this section. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 19. 3 of Conveyances, page 13. Steven Coerte Van Voorhee came to America in April 1660 on the ship: DeBonte Koe (the Spotted Cow). A year after the church was built a great change took place in the political status of New Netherland, including New Amersfoort. based on information from your browser. Immigrated to New Netherland in November 1660 the "De Bonte Koe" (The Spotted Cow. 1703-1796 Marretje Van Voorhees: Abt. There were also three maidens. IV STEVE N COERTEN'S MIGRATION 1 No RECORD has been discovered of the influence that led Steven Coerten, the ancestor of all who bear the Van Voorhees or Voorhees name in America, to leave in the year 1660 the manor of Voorhees in the province of Drente to make a new home in America. This error we hope to avoid. He married Sarah Willemse Cornell in 1690, in Flatbush, Kings, New York Colony, British Colonial America. Here the Canarsie Indians, the native bankers of the period, had their "mint." Ibid., page 402. In 1665 all of Long Island and part of what is now Westchester County, was designated Yorkshire and divided for court purposes into the East Riding, the North Riding and the West Riding. !IGI;Monmouth Families Vol I&II by Ann P. Miles;Conover Lineage by Leona C. Meehan, Middletown, Ohio; !IGI;Monmouth Families Vol. Steven Coerten died on February 16. We have sprung from an honored line, a brave, a noble and ancient. An inducement, in addition to the evenness of the land, reminiscent of the fatherland, and its bordering on that body of inland water now known as Jamaica.Bay, also reminiscent of the Zuider Zee, was the fact that land tenure was fairly certain, and there were opportunities to purchase meadow and pasture lands, and also a home and a business. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 1, page 52 (1996): 1:53. Teunis Bergen identified one of the representatives for those years as "Coert Stuyvesant,"[8] and the same name appears in a more recent carefully compiled list. Try again later. Dutch thrift has made all this possible. In the Introduction, dated March 1, 1888, the author tells something of the effort required to finish the work. Gesbrechtje; parents: Klaas Jansz Romeijn, Stijntjen Alberts; op Amersfoort; witnesses: Albert Albertsz, Hendrikje Stephens. Children of Hendrickje Stevense Van Voorhees and Albert Albertse Terhune Jr: supposed Annell Terhuyne Willemtje Terhune b. 236 stating that David Ackerman purchased 420 acres with the southwest corner abutting Major John Berrie and Albert Stevense. He sometimes signed his name as Coert Stevensen van Ruinen. and on 16 Sept they sponsored for Steven the son of her half-brother Lucas at the Flatbush Ref. Steven Van Voorhees (1600 - 16 February 1684) was an early Dutch settler and the patriarch of the Voorhees family line and namesakes. N.J . There were therefore in addition to the soldiers and sailors, fortynine passengers, twenty-one men, five wives with twenty-three children, and three maidens. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 1702 WFT Est. Officers and an Executive Committee were elected, and a series of By-laws accepted with directions that the Committee draft them in suitable form. 1, page 52 (1996): 1:53. David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 339 Register of the Members from the Four Villages. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Preparations were begun with the purpose of sailing inthe spring of that year. Map of a part of the Province of Drenthe, Holland, showing the location of the village of Hees. 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