Van Voorhees Association, "Steven Coerts (Coerte) (Coerten) Van Voorhees", New Netherland Connections Vol. Vorhees), Steven Albertse Van Voorhees, Coert Albertsen Van Voorhees, Jannetje Albertie Van Vorhees, Willemtje Slot (born Van Voorhees), May 14 1727 - Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ, USA, Steven (Steven Coert /vanvoorhees/ Steven Coert /vanvoorhees/) Van Voorhees, Unknown Van Voorhees, Van Voorhees, Lucas Stevense Van Voorhees, Hendrickje Stevense Van Voorhees, Jannetje Stevense Stevenson Simpson Sympson (born Van Voorhees), May 24 1727 - Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, Telletje Reynierse Van Voorhees (born Wizzelpenning), Magdalena Helena Van Voorhees (born Van Der Schueren). There were also Steven's daughter, Hendrickje, and her husband, Jan Kevers-Kiers or K3fciead as later spelled-who also had decidedto become adventurers. "Baptisms in the Village of Bergen in New Jersey Beginning 1666", Yearbook of the Holland Society of New York Bergen Book (1913): page 35, no. T H E AUTHOR Elias W. Van Voorhis, Jr., was born in New York City, May 28, 1844; his mother's maiden name was Maria Louisa Barker. The vessel proved staunch, the sailors faithful, and in the end the anticipated harbor came into view. MEMBERS Any descendant of Steven Coerte Van Voorhees may become a Member of the Association by registering with the Secretary, giving his line of descent so far as known, and paying the membersip fee of $1. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. I n 1581 the seven northern provinces, including Drenthe, deposed Philip I I as their king. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Our common ancestor, Steven Coerte, came from the village of Hees in the Province of Drenthe in the Netherlands in 1660, bringing with him his wife, whose name is not recorded, three daughters, and five sons, the youngest, Abraham, being about two years of age. This has been done. Histories have been published of theReformed Churches at Brooklyn, Flatbush, New Utrecht and Gravesend, which recount the beginnings of the several settlements, and of the development in them of civic and religious activities. De Bonte Kou was a trim and sturdy vessel that had been in the service at least three years, and was to know much subsequent voyaging. Albert appears on the assessment rolls of Flatlands in 1683. He passed away after 14 May 1727. Sorry! No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. It soon became the custom for the schepens-the city 'From a letter written October 2d, 1934, by Hans Van de Waal, M.A., "Prentenkabinet der Rijksuniversiteit te Leiden." The Life Summary of Coert Stevense. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Children by Aeltje: Coert Stephense Van Voorhees b. ca. In 1687 he took the Oath of Allegiance to the British, was Captain of Militia in 1689. He was the son of Steven Coerts Van Voorhees and Aeltje Wessels. It therefore becomes necessary to find what may be deemed the correct spelling, and show more consistency than the records exhibited. It should be borne in mind, however, that in a genealogy all who are in the same numerical generation were not necessarily contemporaries. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 1699. signed by Steven Coerte (Van Voorhees). We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. This information is part of Stamboom Gritter by Bert Gritter on Genealogy Online. Van Voorhees Association, "Steven Coerts (Coerte) (Coerten) Van Voorhees", New Netherland Connections Vol. They examine the bunks where they are to STEVE N COERTEN'S MIGRATIO N 19 sleep, the tables at which they are to eat, and the decks where children may play, and men and women take needed exercise. The business completed Steven Coerten and his family go aboard and see for the first time the conditions amid which they are to live during the voyage. He 'mmigrated. A Record of the Family of Isaac Van Nuys (or Vannice) of Harrodsburg, Kentucky son of Issac Van Nuys of Millstone, New Jersey by Carrie Allen 1916, Chester, Chris. 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. Imprimis, I give and bequeath to Femmetje, my loving wife, all my estate of houses, lands, meadows, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging situate, lying and being in the town of Flatlands, or else- where, for and during her natural life, to the sole and proper use, benefit, and behoof of my said loving wife, for and during her natural life. Info from GENEALOGY of the VAN VOORHEES FAMILY in America or the Descendants of Steven Corte Van Voorhees of New York City New York and London G.P. Steven Coerte Van Voorhees! If there had been seasickness at the first it had been forgotten. A tradition persists in the family of one of the name, who visited Drente some decades ago, that they were given because of heroic deeds in warfare, for which there had been abundant opportunity. 1650, d. ca. The perils of the long voyage were well understood, but the call to adventure could not be denied. The Flatlands community maintained many rural characteristics until near the beginning of this century when it was absorbed with the Borough of Brooklyn into Greater New York. 1674 He was a delegate to the convention at New Orange. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 1656, d. ca. Maria Jean Pratt Hopper, The Hopper Family Genealogy, Descendants of Andries Willemszen Hoppe(n) of New Amsterdam 1651-1658, The First Six Generations (Montvale, N.J.: M.J.P. The earliest arrivals undoubtedly came for purposes of trade. All of the income of the former orders was dedicated to education under the supervision of the stadtholder and the estates of Drenthe. [5], Coert (Koert) Stevens(e) (Stephense) was born in 1637 in the Netherlands. New Brunswick, N. J. OSCAR M. VOORHEES, May 15, 1935. [7], Coert was one of the Kings County representatives to the New York Assembly in 1692 and 1693. A system error has occurred. The author, Elias William Van Voorhis, bore the name of his father who had been a successful business man in New York City. Coert, born circa 1550, must have died early, leaving minor children. Thus amid increasingly friendly surroundings Steven Coerten and his family were carried forward, rejoicing when breezes were favorable, and keeping up courage when winds were contrary, or storms lashed the deep into a fury. 3 Jun 1678, Annetie Coerte Van Voorhees b. Internet I nformation from Michael Fromholt Died in 1677 in Flatlan d World Family Tree The Ancestors of Two Sisters by Helen a nd Carol Cortelyou Internet Edenfield Genealogical Societ y died after 1702 Internet John R Okerson Family Page d ied before 1702 Internet Roots Web - Chandler/Case Family T ree Internet - Darmi Genealogy - Gerrit Wolfert Van Couwenh oven Family Internet - Darmi Genealogy - Coert Van Voorhes s Family. The work proved far greater and costlier than he had anticipated. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Had eight sons and three daughters. Married Albert Albertse Terheune, son of Albert Albertszen and Geertje Dircks, circa 1676. 1638 in Ruinen, Hees, Drenthe, Holland, occupation magistrate, deacon, d. aft 1702 in Flatlands, Long Island, NY. In 1664, he was a magistrate of what is now Flatlands [4] and founder of the Dutch Reformed Church in present-day Flatlands, Brooklyn . It bears the signatures of five men, "all natives of the land of Drenten," who were therefore competent to testify in the case, since Jan Elten's parents had lived in the village of Zwigel in that province. William Roe Van Voorhis was in the sixth generation of the Van Voorhees Family in America. discoveries. m. Catrina Van Duyn. As these copies are inaccessible to most members of the present generation it is deemed fitting to print a Condensed Genealogy to enable those who are interested to trace their ancestral lines, and the degree of rela tionship they bear to other members of the family. The war with Spain in the Netherlands was waged with varying success, and it required many years to establish the republic on a firm basis. Father of Coert Albertsen van Voorhees; Neeltje van Voorhees; Mary van Voorhees; Antje Albertse Cortelyou; Cornelia Albertse Van Voorhees and 13 others; Steven Albertse Van Voorhees; Jannetje Albertie (Ackerman) Van Vorhees; Willemtje Slot; Jan Albertse Van Voorhees; Willem Albertse Van Voorhees; Margritie Albertse Van Voorhees; Lucas Albertse Van Voorhees; Jacobus Albertse Van Voorhees; Rachel Albertse Ackerman; Albert Albertse Albertsen Van Voorhees; Petrus Albertse Van Voorhees; Isack Albertse Van Voorhees and Femmetje Albertse Van Voorhees less As to his family in Holland, I have a translation of letters written in Holland to his brothers in Flatlands, dated 1684, 1687, and 1699, which show that the family were both prosperous and well educated. Capt. rhees, Jan Stevense Van Voorhees, Aeltje Stevense Van Voorhees, Hendrickje Stephense Van Voorhees Stevenkonin, Kiers, Kierz, Kiersen, Jan Hilletje Reinier Wisselpenning (born Wizzelpenning), Elena (Magdalena) Willemse Van Voorhees (born Van Der Schueren), Sarah Willemse Voorhees (born Cornelisse). The older children gather about their father as he explains the meaning of it all. The Genealogy is in two parts. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, Marretje Gerrestse Van couvenhoven, Marretje Gerritse Van Couwenhoven, Nov 15 1637 - Hees, De Wolden Municipality, Drenthe, Netherlands, June 20 1699 - Flatlands, Kings County, New York, tats-Unis, 1702 - Flatlands, Kings County, New York, tats-Unis, 1637 - Hees, Ruinen, Drenthe, Netherlands, From 1702 - Flatlands, Kings, New York Colony, British Colonial America, Stephen Coerts Van Voorhees, Aaltje Hauels Van Voorhees (born Wessels), Marritje Gerritse Van Voorhees (born van Couwenhoven). NEW AMERSFOORT Some historians hold that New Amersfoort was the earliest white settlement on Long Island. In 1881 Mr. Bergen published a more inclusive work entitled, "Register of the Early Settlers of Kings County to 1700." To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. . Ancestral File Numbers: Z7GL-NT, GHQ8-12, Z03P-52, 1G68-QSG. [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. 18 T H E VA N VOORHEES HISTORICAL HANDBOOK Ample funds must be available either as cash or credit. 1658 Jannetje Stevense Van Voorhees b. ca. In planning to commemorate the 275th anniversary of the coming to these shores of Steven Coerte Van Voorhees, and his family, we would give appropriate recognition to their sturdy Christian qualities, and to the worthy citizenship of those who, during many generations, have proudly borne their name. He married Marretje Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven, daughter of Gerret Wolfersen Van Kouwenhoven and Aeltje Cornelis Cool, b 1664. To day the 10th of Oct. 1679 appeared before us, cap. 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. He was married to Elena van der Schure. Albert Stevense Van Voorhees died after 14-May-1727. He married Elizabeth Van Orden, daughter of Adam Jans Van Norden and Abeltie Slot, on 18 March 1721. It is quite probable that a more comprehensive search at Assen, the capital of the province of Drente, would disclose considerably more data relating to the early history of this family. FIFTH SIXTH SEVENTH ALBERT PETER m. JoHN m. Washington Co., Elizabeth Burnett Maria McGrath Pa. ALBERT m. Mary Clay ALBERT b. & 3. d'argent, a l'arbre arr' de sinople. It is folio 136 in Volume XXXII I of New York Colonial Manuscripts, a photostat of which has been secured. This aforesaid land, house-lot and house and the above are sold and shall be surrendered to the purchaser free and unincumbered, without any burdens resting thereupon or eminating therefrom, savings the Lord's right. This is puzzling, for clergymen of those days were well educated and scholarly. 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. He conveyed this property to his son Albert on 20-Jun-1699. 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