Gerret Dircksen Croesen

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• AFN: 8FC5-76

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His b. date is deducted from his death date listed in "Bergens, Early Settlers of Kings Co". p.82, 974.723 D2b, where his age at death on 7 Mar 1680 was 42 yrs., thus the b. yr. as 1638.

His birth place & mg. are given in "Croesen- Kroesen Family of Staten Island" by L.J.Roney, NYG&B rec Vol. 75, 974 B2n p. 97-102.He married at NYDC 30 Oct 1661, Neeltje Jans, recorded in 974.7 B4ne Vol. I NYDC Mgs. p. 54.

His death is also listed in "History of Brooklyn" by H. Stiles, p. 428 & in the Flatbush Dutch Church rec., NYHS yr bk 1898. 974 C4h p. 107, 89. " Gerret was a member of the Brooklyn RDC in 1661 ; owned land in Brooklyn where he was on the assessmant rolls in 1675 and 1676. He obtained a patent in 1677 for 160 acres on Staten Island and removed there."


Wife - Neeltje Jans
Her bap. is listed in DRC of NY bap. NYG&B rec Vol. 2 ,974.7 B4ne p.11 & also in "Bergens, Early Settlers of Kings Co. p. 82, 974 723 D2b. Her parents are given in the " History of Brooklyn" by H. Stiles p.428.
She married (2) Volckert Hendriks Bries,on 31 Oct 1680, Gerret having died on 7 Mar 1680.
She sold the Brooklyn (Gowanus) farm to pay her deceased husbands debts and the children moved to Staten Island, where their father Garret had obtained a patent to 160 acres on the North shore in Sep 29 1677. The father's will was lost in a fire & the whole estate claimed by the elder son Dirck as the heir under the English law . On 2 Feb 1698/9 the younger son Hendrick petitioned to be protected in his rights, left him by his father's will, which had been burned, as he had settled on the property bequeathed him for 12 yrs, since he came of age. A family settlement & conveyances in 1709 released to Hendrick that part of the patent on which his house stood for over a century. A list of information given by the researcher Harriet Stryker-Rhoda.
In Bergens," Early Settlers of Kings Co." he lists 7 children of Gerret Dircksen Croesen & Neeltje Jans , our Dutch researcher says."I would add to the list of children, Neeltje and Trynthe because of interior evidence"; On 3 Apr 1695 Nicholas Backer and Catharine Croeser had a daughter Neeltje bap. at NYDC. The witnesses were Volckert Hendrixen Bries, who was the second husband of Neeltje Jans, wife of Gerret Croesen; the child was being named for Catharine's mother, as was good Dutch practice and consonant with the naming system.
On 22 Apr 1707 at Staten Island, Nisholas Backer had his daughter Trynthe bap. with Gerret Croesen and his sister Neeltje as the witnesses (probably Bro. & Sis. to the mother).
In the 1706 census of Staten Island, Nicholas Backer is listed at age 45, Trinthe (Catharine) Backer is in the place which indicates she was his wife, and there were five children listed for this couple: four girls,Neelthe, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Trinthe; one boy Jacob.
There are 3 bap. for the children of Nicholas Backer and Catharine (Trynthe) Croeser: Neeltje on 3 Apr 1695; Margaret on 11 Apr 1697, both at NYDC; 22 Apr 1707 at Staten Island, Tryntie. The other children are named in their father's will of 15 Jul 1726, proved 27 Aug 1726. (NYW II: 366): my son Jacob Backer; my four daughters, Neelke, Elizabeth, Ann and Catharine; my wife Catharine.
On 20 May 1703 at Staten Island, Henderyck Kroesen had a son bap. with Jacob Crosse & "Tryntje Backers" as witnesses (Tryntje probably sister to the father)
On 18 Oct 1715, Gerret Kroesen had a son bap. at Staten Island with Joris Neeftjes & "Cathareyntje Kroesen" as witness's (Cathareyntje probably a sister to the father

Gerret married Neeltje Janszen Staats 30 Oct 1661, Brooklyn, , New York, United States. Neeltje (daughter of Jan Pieterse Staats and Elsje Pieters) was born , Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; was christened 9 Sep 1640, New York Dutch Reformed Church, Kings, New York, United States; died Abt 1689. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC8-Q6

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Dircks bap. is listed in The "Croesen-Kroesen Family of S.I." also his bap. is listed inthe Brooklyn Dutch Church records---Holland Society 1897, p. 147. His wifes name & his death date are given in "Bergens, Early Settlers of Kings Co." 974.723 D2b, p.82. Dirck eventually settled in Bucks Co Penn.
Three of his sons married Bergen sisters,Elsie,Breckje & Cornelia Bergen.
His mg. to Elizabeth Cregiers is also listed in; NYG&B rec. Vol I, 974.7 B4ne, p. 54. Where she islisted from"Zuid River" (is the Delaware River), md in the NYDC.
His will dated 4 Jan 1729, Southampton,Bucks, Pennsylvania.

Dirck married Elizabeth Kregier 4 Apr 1684, Brooklyn Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church, Kings, New York, United States. Elizabeth was christened 5 Jul 1662, New York City, New York, United States; died 1740. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC8-RC

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She is listed as a child of Gerret Dircksen in the "Croesen-Kroesen Family of S.I." Her death
date and mg. is given in Flatbush Dutch Church rec. NYHS yr bk 1898, 974.7 C4n p. 89 & 107
also in Bergens Early Settlers of Kings Co." p. 82, where the name of her hus.William Klaaz is listed.

Elsje married Wilhelm Claaz 9 Oct 1681, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States. Wilhelm was born Abt 1661; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Elsje married William Klaasz 9 Oct 1681, Brooklyn Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church, Kings, New York, United States. William was born Abt 1661, , , New York, United States; died 1724, Raritan, Somerset, New Jersey, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC8-SJ

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He is listed with his parents in "Croesen-Kroesen Family of Staten Island " by L.J. Roney, NYG&B rec. Vol 75, 974 B2n, pp 97-102.
His b. is deducted as 1666 for he was 40 yrs old in the 1706 census of Staten Island, New York
The date his will was proved 29 Apr 1761,is found in "Bergens, Early Settlers of Kings Co." bk. 974.723 D2b, p. 82. He moved to Staten Island on a 160 acre farm his father owned, but he did not move there until after his fathers death in March of that year(1680). Staten Island records disclose Hendrick as one of the foremost citizens of the Island, property owner, office holder and ancestor of the well known family of S.I. He was elected assessor in 1705 for the North precinct, was justice of the peace in 1721-23. He acted as arbitrator in a boundary dispute in 1723. He kept the records for the church & to quote a former minister "The handwriting of the entries is peculiarly beautiful." Hendrick was evidently an educated man. His information & that of his family is found in "The History of Staten Island" in the section on "Houses in Richmond County, S.I.", pp 141-142.
Three of his children md. Van Tuyls, a bro. Denys & 2 sisters Helena & Geertruyd.

Hendrick married Cornelia Corssen Bef 1696, , Richmond, New York, United States. Cornelia (daughter of Cornelius Corssen, Capt. and Marritje Jacobs Vandergrift) was born 24 Jul 1681, , Richmond, New York, United States; was christened 13 Aug 1681, Brooklyn Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church, Kings, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC8-TP

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• AFN: 8FC4-S0

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On 3 Apr 1695 Nicholaes Backer and Catharina Croeser had a dau. Neeltje bap. at NYDC,
the witnesses were Volckert Hendrixen Bries, who was the second hus. of Neeltje Jans, wife of
Gerret Croesen. The child was being named for Catharine's mother, as was good Dutch practice
and consonant with the naming system.
On 22 Apr 1707 at Staten Island, Nicholas Backer had his dau. Tryntie bap. with" Gerrit
Croesen and his sister Neeltje as the witnesses.(probably Bro. & Sis. to the Mother).Tryntie being named for her Mother. On 20 May 1703 at Staten Island, Henderyck Kroesen had a son Gerret bap. with Jacob Crosse and"Trintje Backers" as witnesses. (Tryntje probably sis. to the father).
On 18 Oct 1715 Gerret Kroesen had a son bap. at Staten Island with Joris Neeftjes and "Cathareyntje Kroesen" as witness's.(Cathareyntje probably a sister to the father) Witness's usually being close relatives.
The mg. of Catherine or Trynthe Croesen & Nicholas Backer is mentioned in; History of Gen. of Croesen,Kroesen,Krewson & Krusen Family in America, by K.B.K.Weaver F 517.239, p. 94
There are three baptisms for the children of Nicolaes Backer and Catharine (Tryntje) Croeser: Neeltje on 3 Apr 1695; Margaret on 11 Apr 1697, both at NYDC; Tryntie 22 Apr 1707 at Staten Island. The other children are named in their father's will of 15 Jul 1726, proved 27 Aug 1726
(NYW II: 366): my son Jacob Baker; my four daughters,Neelkie, Elizabeth, Ann and Catharine; my wife Catharine.

Catherine married Nicholas Backer Abt 1692, New York City, New York, United States. Nicholas (son of Jacob De Backer and Margaret Balthazar Stuyvesant) was born 25 Mar 1657, New York City, New York, United States; was christened 25 Mar 1657, New York City, New York, United States; died Bef 27 Aug 1726, , Richmond, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC8-VV

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He is listed as a child of Gerret Dircksen in "Bergen's Early Settlers of Kings Co." & it was said he had issue.( a dau. Elizabeth bap. 14 Jul 1713)

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• AFN: 8FC8-W2

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Because of interior evidence she also was added to this family. See notes on sis.Tryntje/
Catharine.(listed by Dutch researcher Harriet Stryker-Rhoda) It is a practice also to name a child after the mother.

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• AFN: 8FC8-X7

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(6) Her b. & bap. are listed in the Flatbush Dutch Church rec, NYHS yr bk 1898, 974.7 C4h p. 89,107.
She is listed as a child of Gerret Dircksen in "Bergens Early Settlers of Kings Co. p. 82
974.723 D2b where her hus. name Christian Corson is also included . (5) Her Chr & Birth place are found in "Croesen Family of Staten Island & Bucks Co. Pa." on pp.97,100.

Annetje married Christian Corssen Abt 1699, , Richmond (of), New York, United States. Christian (son of Cornelius Corssen, Capt. and Marritje Jacobs Vandergrift) was born Abt 1676, Brooklyn (of), Kings, New York, United States; died Dec 1765, , Richmond, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC8-ZD

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He is listed as a child of Gerret Dircksen in "Bergens Early Settlers of Kings Co." and is also mentioned in the "Croesen-Kroesen Family of Staten Is., by L.J. Roney, NYG&B rec Vol 75 974.7 B2n p. 97-102, his wife is also listed. He is listed as the husband of Mareytje Nevius in: Rec 75: 97-98: Nevius Gen. 1900. pp 219-21.

Gerret married Marytie Nevius Abt 1710, , Richmond, New York, United States. Marytie was born Abt 1682, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC7-SD

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Birth approximated from Staten Island 1706 census, N.Y. Gen. & His't. msc by J.E. Stillwell, 974 D2sa p. 151, also from his fathers will NYHS 1893 Abstracts of Wills 1708-1728, 974.7 B4ne Vol. 26 p. 36.

Jacob married Rebecca Staats Abt 1723, Port Richmond, Richmond, New York, United States. Rebecca (daughter of Jan Janse Staats and Catherine Corssen) was christened 22 Oct 1707, Port Richmond Dutch Reformed Church, Richmond, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC4-JL

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She is listed with her hus.Pieter Haughwout in NYG&B rec., Vol 66, 974 B2n, 317, "Haughwout Family Notes". Will proved 15 Apr 1761

Neeltje married Pieter Haughwout Bef 16 Apr 1717, , Richmond (of), New York, United States. Pieter (son of Pieter Pieterse Haughwout and Dirckje Egbert) was born Abt 1688, , Richmond, New York, United States; died Bef 8 Apr 1746, , Richmond, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC7-TK

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She is not listed in her fathers will, indicating she was already deceased by Jul 1726.

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• AFN: 9J2Z-1R

Elizabeth married Phillip Merrill 25 Aug 1724, New York Dutch Reformed Church, Kings, New York, United States. Phillip was born 1686, Northfield, Delaware, New York, United States; died 18 Apr 1741, , Richmond, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 9J2Z-2X

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Dau & Name listed in (1), (6).

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• AFN: 8FC7-X3

Tryntie married Jaques Egbertz Abt 1726, New York City, New York, United States. Jaques (son of Tunis Egbert and Hannah Tiltje) was christened 10 Jan 1694, , Richmond, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC8-9X

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He is listed in his fathers will. He was buried in the Dutc Reformed Church yard at Port Richmond ; His
headstone states his death 26 Mar 1755 (ae 53) which verifies
his birth yr. as 1702. NYG&B rec of DRC of S.I., 974.7 B4ne Vol 4, p. 61.
He lists his children in his will (Abstracts of Wills Liber 19 p. 60,61)

Cornelius married Jannetje Boskirk 21 Oct 1721, , Richmond, New York, United States. Jannetje was born 1699, Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, United States; died 1749, Port Richmond, Richmond, New York, United States; was buried , Port Richmond Dutch Reformed Church, Richmond, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC4-LX

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Her death, Aft. 5 Feb 1762 is given because she is listed in her fathers will of that date. Will rec. in 300 yrs. with the Corson Family, p.83-84. Her fathers will also listed in N.Y. Wills N.Y. Hist. Soc. yr bk 1897,p.432 & in NYG&B rec.,974.7 B4ne, p. 444, where she is listed as a dau.
Cornelia is recorded variously as Nailie, Neeltje, all variants of Cornelia.

Cornelia married Franz Garrebrantz Abt 1728, , Richmond (of), New York, United States. Franz (son of Franz Garrebrantz and Elizabeth Wessels) was christened 23 Dec 1705, New York City, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC8-B4

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He is listed in his fathers will (9). His Will is in p. 432 of (2) & his death is listed in (1) p.83-84

Daniel married Mary Stillwell Abt 1752, , Richmond, New York, United States. Mary was born Abt 1718, , Richmond, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC7-1F

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(1) Reformed Dutch Church of Port Richmond, Staten Island, N.Y. 974.B4ne Vol. 4 p. 59, 60, 62, 64.
(2) History of Staten Island & It's People by Lewis His't. Pub Co. VIII: 142 V 206 # 186 p. 90, 91.
(3) Lefferts- Haughwout Family by Leffert M.A. Haughwout, N.Y.G.& B. Vol. 33.
(4) N.Y. Mgs.p. 174 & Vol XXXIX p.60.
(5) D.R.C.of S.I. bap. in Hist. & Gen. Misc. 974.7 N2s.
(6) William Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn, N.Y. Family found in N.Y.G & B. Vol XCIV Apr 1963 p.112,13,14.
The witnesses at Pieters bap were his paternal uncle-in-law Jacob Van Pelt & his paternal aunt Aaltje Haughwout.

Pieter married Altje Bennet Abt 1750, , Richmond, New York, United States. Altje was born Abt 1722, Gowanus, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC7-2L

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His name & Birth in (1), (3), (4), (7) Death (10). Md. & left issue (1), (6) & (7)
His wife Geertruy is listed in ; NYGAB Vol. XCIV, Apr 1963, p. 113-114.
He is listed in both his father & mothers wills

Nicholas married Geertruy Abt 1744, , Richmond, New York, United States. Geertruy was born Abt 1721, , Richmond, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC7-3R

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Her name & birth (1), (3), (4), (7) Death(4) Mg. (12)

Dirckje married Matthias Smith 10 Aug 1764, New York City, New York, United States. Matthias was born Abt 1719, , , New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC7-4X

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Her Name (3), (4), (5) Mg.(1), (3), (7) There is no record of her baptism. She is mentioned in her mothers will dated 22 Mar 1962, as the widow of John Brestede. Her 3 sons are listed as grandsons in her mother Nelly's will written on 22 Mar1761.

Tryntie married Johannes Brestede 15 Oct 1740, , Richmond, New York, United States. Johannes was christened 19 Apr 1715, , Richmond, New York, United States; died Bef Mar 1761, , Richmond, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC4-CQ

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Sources; (1) Haughwout Family Notes, NYG&BB2n Vol.66 p. 319
(2) Lefferts-Hasughwout Family & Gen. chart by L.M.A, Haughwout NYG&B Pl70 Vol. 33 p. 170
(3) Reformed Dutch Church of Port Richmond,Staten Island,974.7 B4ne Vol. 4 p. 65, 67
(4) History of Staten Island & Its People by Lewis His't Pub.Co. VIII: 142 Vol 206 # 186
(5)New York His't. Soc. 1897,67,68 Liber 22 p.494 original wills, 974.7 B4n Vol. VI, p. 67
Will quote p. 406 "In the name of God, Amen,Jan 28 1773, I Egbert Haughwout, of Richmond Co., being weak in body. I direct all debts to be paid. I leave to my eldest son, Pieter, 10. All my whole estate is to remain in the hands of my wife Nelly during the time of her being my widow. If she remarries, my executers are to sell, and my wife is to have 100. I leave all the rest to my 5 children "now born, and to the child as my dear wife is like to have"(name not given) I make Josepher Christopher, Daniel Gerbrantz, and my wife, executers. dated 11 Mar 1773.
According to Egberts will, 2 of his children must have died before Jul 1773 & John was born After Jul 1773

Egbert married Eleanor Garrebrants 25 Feb 1762, , Richmond, New York, United States. Eleanor (daughter of Franz Garrebrantz and Cornelia Corsen) was born Abt 1741, Port Richmond, Richmond, New York, United States; died 29 Jan 1821, , Richmond, New York, United States; was buried , Port Richmond, Richmond, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC7-54

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Her name & Chr. (1), (3), (4) Death (4) Mg. (12), (7), (1).

Neeltje married Anthony Brat 11 Jun 1757, New York City, New York, United States. Anthony was christened 7 Nov 1731, Albany, Albany, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC7-69

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His name & Chr. (2), (3), (5) Death (4) He was not mentioned in his mother's will dated 22 March, 1761; hence he died prior to that date. He was mentioned in his fathers will 27 Nov 1745, so he died somewhere in between those years.

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• AFN: 8FC7-7G

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Her name & Chr. (1), (3), (5) Death (4)
In Geertruyd's mother Nellies will, her widows portion of land was divided into 4 lots, 1 of the lots came into possession of Joseph Christopher & his wife Heirty(Geertruyd Haughwout) Between 1761 & 1764 Joseph & Charity acquired the Dongan property on Willow Brook ,Staten Island & has been known as the Christopher place. They lived there during the Revolutionary war.Their son inherited the house but was sold in 1827 at his death.Info from "Houses in Richmond Co."

One contributor states died Before 22 March 1761, but that is prior to the marriage.

Geertruyd married John Joseph Christopher 23 Oct 1761, New York City, New York, United States. John was born Abt 1731, , Richmond, New York, United States; was christened 16 Apr 1732, Port Richmond Dutch Reformed Church, Richmond, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 9J2Q-96

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Her name & Chr. (1), (3), (4) Death (4) she md. Danie/ Simonsen. She was mentioned in her father's
will. She was mentioned (as Marti) in her mothers will dated 22 Mar 1761.

Margareta married Daniel Simonsen Abt 1755, , Richmond, New York, United States. Daniel was born Abt 1732, , Richmond, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC7-9S

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NFS has death 4 Oct 1731, but she is mentioned in her brother, Daniel's will as Elizabeth Post, deceased, with children Garret, Francis, Peter, Christian and Daniel.

Elizabeth married Post. died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC7-B0

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Christian married Mary Post 21 Sep 1758, New York City, New York, United States. Mary was born 6 Feb 1737, Westbury, Nassau, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 9J2V-C3

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• AFN: 8FC4-DW

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Nailtie & her Parents are found recorded in the DRC Bap. records of Staten Island on a loose piece of paper neither date nor year upon it p. 67.
In Neeltje Corsen's father Christian Corsen's will dated 5 FEB 1762, he begueathed two 40 acre land sites to his daughter Neeltie, the wife of France Gebrants & after her decease, I give & bequeath the same lands to her two sons Christian & Daniel.... Christian & Daniel paying the sum of fifty pounds a piece to their two sisters, Eleanor or Nelly & Antje, or to their heirs or assigns in six months after the deceased of their mother.
Since there were other Garbrants men in N.Y. who could have had a daughter Elizabeth who md. Peter Post 14 Nov 1760 (N.Y. mgs., Bef 1784,p.164) and only one Frans Gerbrants Jr. who had a daughter Elizabeth buried 4 OCT 1731 at NYDC. I have gone with the evidence stated in the will that one of Frans & Neeltje Gerbrants daughters was deceased & have assumed it was Elizabeth, since the mg. in 1660 does not name a father & the burial lists Frans Gerbrants Jr.
Eleanor Garrebrants gravestone reads: died 29 Jan -- age 80 yrs. 8 Mos., so her abt b. year 1821.

Eleanor married Egbert Haughwout 25 Feb 1762, , Richmond, New York, United States. Egbert (son of Pieter Haughwout and Neeltje Backer) was christened 16 Oct 1726, Port Richmond Dutch Reformed Church, Richmond, New York, United States; died 23 Mar 1773, , Richmond, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 8FC7-DB

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He apparently died before his fathers will is written in 5 Feb 1762, making him under 20 yrs. of age.

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• AFN: 8FC7-FH

Daniel married Hannah Abt 1767, , Richmond, New York, United States. Hannah was born Abt 1747, , Richmond, New York, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]