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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. http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/t/e/Michael-Steffen-IA http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:Albert_Van_Voorhees_%284%29, https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:Albert_Van_Voorhees_%284%29, Name Albert Stevense van Voorhees Gender Male Birth[2] abt 1654 Ruinen, Drenthe, Netherlands, Immigration[2] 1660 New Amsterdam, New York, New York, United Statesfrom Amsterdam on de Bonte Koe (The Spotted Cow), Marriage 1679 New York, United Statesto Barentje Willemse, Marriage 24 Apr 1681 Flatbush, Kings, New York, United StatesDutch Reformed Church to Helletje Reiniers Wizzelpenning, Marriage abt 1691 Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, United Statesto Magdelena van der Schueren, Death[2] aft 14 May 1727 Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, United Statesbaptism date of grandson, Albert, son of Lucas Albertsen and Annetje Kip. 22STATE AND CHURCH ON LONG ISLAND 23 In accordance with the Dutch method, church and civic life were closely associated. Ancestry.com U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012; @R6@, Ancestry.com Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-2015 Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2014; @R7@, Ancestry.com A genealogy of the Van Voorhees family in America, or, The descendants of Stephen Coerte Van Voorhees of Holland and Flatlands Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT; Date: 2005; @R7@, Ancestry.com North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000 Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2016; @R6@, Book Title: A register of the ancestors of Dorr Eugene Felt and Agnes (McNulty) Felt, Ancestry.com Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012; @R7@, Ancestry.com New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920 Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004; @R7@, The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (quarterly-1934) - Extracts; Publication Place: New York; Publisher: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society; Page Number: 8, !Source: The Van Voorhees Association, May 1999, Sources found by Rhonda BawdenName(Coert Van Voorhees),parents,Byr,pla,Spouse,Dyr,Bap,End,SP-Archive Record Sheet of Mattie B. Coert married Marretje Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven, daughter of Gerret Wolfersen Van Kouwenhoven and Aeltje Cornelis Cool, before 1664. 1892-1981 David Arthur Kalb: Private Van Antwerp, Elizabeth Ann Private: Michael Nakia Kalpakoff . in 1686. ", New Netherland Connections Vol. Hopper, 2005), page 13, no. Coert Stevense (Van Voorhees) 1 man, 1 woman, 3 children, 2 slaves. There were two decks, a high stern and low bows, three masts and a long bow sprit. He a 'deacon' and member at Dutch Reformed Church, Flatlands, Kings County, New York, 1677. Then came his daughter Hendrickje, and her husband, Jan Kiers, eagerly seeking a place where youthful energy might find suitable opportunity for initiative. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Y., a letter which contains a few statements in addition to those in the book itself. 54, pg. Ralph S. Voorhees, LL.B . No description of this ship has been found. Between 1400 and ORIGI N OF TH E VA N VOORHEES FAMIL Y 13 1500 the monastery of Dikninge in Drenthe was granted overlordship of the three manors at Hees, and the branches of the ancient family that owned them became feudatories to that monastery, to which they paid a nominal annual rental, with the appellation of meyer or steward, i.e., one who manages the affairs of a landed estate. This is in accordance with the general American practice. A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 156. The crest of the shield was a castle, while beneath on the scroll was the motto. He wasliving on 20 Jun 1699, when he conveyed property in Gravesend to his Albert Coert. The death on February 5, 1932, of John R. Voorhis at the age of one hundred and two years, after a life of unusual service to the City of New York, has given the name nation-wide prominence. PUTNAM'S SONS The Knickerbocker Press 1888. The author, Elias William Van Voorhis, bore the name of his father who had been a successful business man in New York City. Add to your scrapbook. He married Marretje Gerretse Van Couvenhoven b. He emigrated to New Amsterdam with his family on 16 April, 1660 on de Bonte Koe "The Spotted Cow". 8. 1888-1977 Frank C. Kabe: August 16, 1891 WFT Est. The people, however, held to the name Amersfoort for seevral generations, but finally Flatlands came into general use. Both volumes came from the Knickerbocker Press, and were printed for private distribution only. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The date of the first permanent settlement at New Amersfoort is not definitely known. This was indeed a far-away colony of the Fatherland. Fantastic spellings at times appear, as Luijkes for Lucas, which later became Luke. Witnessed the baptism of Maria Janse , daughter of Jan Adamszen and Grietje Dircx, on 14 January 1665 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Steven Courtszen, Agniet Lodovycksz). , LL.D . AKA: Van voorhis / Vanvoorhees / Voorhees. Jan Stephensz Van Voorhees took the Oath of Allegiance in September 1687 at Flatlands (Amersfoort), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, "Jan Stevense, 27 Jeare." Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan, Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York, Excerpted from The Documentary History of the State of New York (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. 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. He married Helletje Reiniers Wizzelpenning, daughter of Reynnier Wesselpenck and Jannetje Snediker, on 24-Apr-1682 at Dutch Reformed Church, Flatbush, Kings County, New York. He was born between 1697 and 1700 at Bergen County, NJ. Fish with varifications from Cond.Gen.of Van Voorhees Families pg 5;Hist.Handbook of Van Voorhees Family pg 30-37;N.Y. K 2c pg 374-381,391,B5F13 pg 10-15;Abridged Comp. Child of Albert Stevense Van Voorhees and Barrentje Willemse: Children of Albert Stevense Van Voorhees and Elena Vander Schure: Lucas Albertse Van Voorhees+ b. As this accounts for only six when there were seven, the suggestion that two were twins has been made. Much was involved in this decision. 3 Jun 1678, Annetie Coerte Van Voorhees b. of Reinier Wizzel- penning and Jannetie Snediker, b. , d. . [C. Harvey, "Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, NY," pg. Then came the oldest son, Coert, who had encouraged the family migration. Now they behold for the first time the ship that for six, perhaps eight long weeks was to be their sea-tossed home. Barbara is listed as a descendant of Kenneth J. Voorhees who is in the 11th generation. T H E FAMIL Y GENEALOGIST 3 World, which commenced April 15, 1660. and Flatlands. Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York. Heasserted that the name Voorhees is not now in use in the Netherlands. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Coert Stevensen married Marritje Cowenhoven. Try again. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 3 (2007): 12:75. Van Voorhees Association, "Steven Coerts (Coerte) (Coerten) Van Voorhees", New Netherland Connections Vol. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Stephen Coert Van Voorhees and Willempie Roelofse Seubering were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 "fom Amersfort." N . Learn more about managing a memorial . It was decided to encourage an inclusive organization by inviting to membership not only all who bear the Voorhees name, however they may spell it, and wherever they may reside, but also all collateral relatives who can trace their lineage back to this common ancestor. Roelof Lucasz Van Voorhees d. 1751 Ibid., page 161. This account has been disabled. Neeltje Coerte, married Jarret R. Schenck, of Monmouth county, New Jersey. Upon the demise of CoertAlbertse in 1676, Jan Coerten, brother of the emigrant, became meyer of Voorhees Manor and remained such until 1700. Their education in things nautical has just begun. He was also known as Steven Coerten van Hees. His name appears on the assessment rolls of Flatlands, Long Island, of 1675 and 1683. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Albert Stevense "Voohys" and his wife Jelleties Reyniers Wisselpenninck are listed as members of the Hackensack Ref. It was named the Et Stoel or Seat of Law. Daughter of Stephen Coert Van Voorhees and Willempie Roelofse Seubering. On May 19, 1729, he bought of John Waldron two lots of woodland in Flatbush, " lying in the 2d Keuters division, known as lots Nos. , 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 Learn more about merges. That cattle were available was stated, and also something respecting their cost. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Jacob Leisler on Dec. 27 1689. Among the latter's children wereCoert, Jan, and Hilbert. He took the oath of allegiance in Flatlands, September, 1687. For the purchase of this aforesaid land and rights Steven Koerten, purchaser of the aforesaid land and belongings, promises to pay to the aforesaid Corneles Dercsen Hooghlant, or to whosoever may acquire his title, the sum of 400 guldens, Holland money and 3000 guldens in good strung negotiable sewan, viz., in four installments : the first installment of 400 glds. Names from a Census of Kings Co., 1698. 3 of Conveyances, page 13. Co., 1979, 1989 . ; b. ; d. ; m. , Jan Kiers; b. ; d. Hendrickje Stevense Van Voorhees, b. , d. ; m. 1, Jan Kierstead, b. ; d. ; m. 2d, Albert Albertse Terhune, of Flatlands, L.I., and afterwards of Hackensack, N.J., bap. Children by Aeltje: Coert Stephense Van Voorhees b. ca. While no names are mentioned, all are assured of deep gratitude for their helpfulness. Germichje; parents: Albert Albertsz, Hendrickje Stephens. Born ca 1654/1658 in Drenthe, Netherlands. of Auke Janse Van Nuyse and Magdalena Pieterse ; bap. Resend Activation Email. If a person who had no arms was made a schepen he was practically obliged to assume a coat-of-arms, and these remained in almost all instances the arms of the family. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Families were advised to provide for two years in case crops failed the first year. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 19. Y. EXECUTIV E COMMITTE E The ofhcers and I r v i ng \ V tison Voorh ees. In his Introduction to his Genealogy the author wrote : "The writer does not claim the work to be complete-few genealogies are-but having exhausted all known sources of information, and having written forfamily records to all the members of the family whose addresses he has been able to obtain, he has thought it advisable to publish what he has collected, in the hope that some other member of the family may some time in the future take it up where he has left it and bring it to fuller completion for the benefit of the Van Voorhees posterity." Hendrickje Stevense van Voorhees was a New Netherland settler. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. This is the order in which their names appear in Mr. Bergen's books, and in the Genealogy of the Van Voorhees Family. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Y . Father, Steven Coerte immigrated to "Nieuw Amsterdam" with his wife and eight children (and one son-in-law) in 1660. This Indian currency has been found as far north as Hudson Bay and Alaska. Albert Stevense was born in 1654. They settled in Amersfoort on Long Island, later named Flatlands, now in the Borough of Brooklyn of the City of New York. There can be little doubt that Elder Steven Coerten was buried in the old church. In English, Virtue my Castle. Capt. Household goods that could not be taken along must be disposed of and many purchases made. Here the Canarsie Indians, the native bankers of the period, had their "mint." EES, Cornelis VAN VOORHEES, Neeltje Coerts VANVORHEES, Altje VAN VOORHEES, Garrit STEVENSEN, Albert VAN VOORHEES, Gerrit Coerte VAN VOORH Stevense VAN VOORHEES, Stevenson (Van Voorhees) COERT, Johannes Coerte VAN VOORHIS, Cheri Stevense VAN VOORHEES, Lucas Stevense VAN VOOR Circa 1638 - Hees, Ruinen, Drenthe, Netherlands, After 1702 - Flatlands, Kings, Colony Of New York, British America, Steven Coerte VAN VOORHEES, Aaltje Hauels WESSELS, Marrichjen Stevense VAN VOORHEES, Wessel Coerte VAN VOORHEES, Hendrickje Stevense Van VOORHEES, 1638 - Ruinen, Gemeente De Wolden, Drenthe, Pays-Bas, 1637 - Voor Hees, Ruinen, Drenthe, Nederland, After 1702 - Flatlands, Kings, New York, Usa, Steven Koerts VAN VOORHEES, Aeltje Wessels UNKNOWN, Albert Coertesen VAN VOORHEES, Neeltje Coertesen VAN VOORHEES, Voor Hees, , Drenth, Holland, Ruinen, De Wolden, DR, Netherlands, Hendrickje Stephense Kiersen (Van Voorhees), Hendrickje Stephense Terhune (Van Voorhees), http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/families/hmgfm/voorhees-1.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coert_van_Voorhees. Quite possibly it was for them a wedding journey. Children: Willemptje Jansen VAN VOORHEES (1683-????) She died in 1692 or 1693 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey. There is but one Van Voorhees family in this country, for all are descendants of Steven Coerten-from the manor of Voorhees in Drente. Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA. 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). She married Albert Albertse Terhune Jr, son of Albert Albertse Terhune and Geertje Denyce, circa 1676 at Flatlands, Kings County, New York. Alberts Albertsz and wife Hendrikje Stephens. The translation of this in English terms is Quarterly, 1st and 4th gules-a tower d'or (of gold) opened of the field. Please try again later. It has been stated in several trees and books that Hendrickje was married to a Jan Kiers/Kierse. On 26-Mar-1674 He was a delegate to the convention at New Orange. Reference to an early map of Kings County shows that it is located several miles inland, near the shores of Jamaica Bay, a landlocked body of water having access to the Atlantic ocean through a narrow inlet at what is now Rockaway Point. Under date of October 4, 1667, Governor Nicolls issued a patent, known as the Nicolls Charter, to eight named inhabitants of "Amesfort als Flatlands." There were also three maidens. Drag images here or select from your computer for Albert Stevense Van Voorhees memorial. This, however, would not be guessed by those who study the records they have left behind. Left behind were the meads of old Holland and his home near the village of Hees : Hence the surname he bore, as do we, the euphonious name of Van Voorhees. A first edition of this Folder was printed and widely distributed. THE GENEALOGY The book is a quarto of 725 pages, and contains as a frontispiece a fine steel engraving of the author ; and also two maps, of 1638 and 1878, showing a portion of the Province of Drente1 in the Netherlands. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. . 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. He was also known as Coert Stevensen Van Hees. 1835 WILLIAM Tuscaragas C., 0. Coert Stevense Van Voorhees died after 20-Jun-1699. I f a new genealogy is to be published it must be the result of concerted endeavor. The Friesians prevail in western 'By Calvin I . Member of the Dutch Church of Flatlands and a deacon in 1677, magistrate in 1664 and 1673, captain of militia in 1689. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. 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. Stephen Courten and wife Willemtje Seubering. Midwout, as shown on the accompanying map, was centrally located, and was therefore se'ected as the place of residence of the ministers who served the churches of the section. Stephen Coerte Van Voorhees+ (c 1667 - 16. The earliest settlement was made near an open area that, following the English occupation in 1664, was named Flatlands. It is not thought necessary to copy all these unusual spellings. 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. Bought from John Tillman, 8 March 1691, all his real estate in Gravesend, Long Island for 295 pounds. He was a member of the Dutch church of Flatlands and a deacon in 1677; a magistrate in 1664 and 1673; captain of militia in 1689. . Willemtje; parents: Lucas Stevense, Jannetje Minnes. 1702 Marchien Stevense Van Voorhees b. ca. On May 5, 1714, he bought from his brother, Lucas Stevense Van Voorhees, 280 acres of land in Middlesex Co., New Jersey, " beginning 80 chains from the Raritan river by the land of Cornelius Langstreet, running thence S. W. 80 chains, from thence at right angles 35 chains the course being N. 45 degrees W., thence N. E. 80 chains, from thence to the place of beginning.". The land is described as 75 acres on the Hackensack River between David Akarman, formerly Jacques Larue, and John Berrie. Map of Brooklyn Settlers, with names of owners. We encourage you to research and . Johannes T. Polhemus was comingon Sunday to hold a service in a neighboring loft, and consult with the people about the church they were to build when funds would allow. STEVEN COERTEN, LAND OWNER Our common ancestor must have been possessed of substantial means, or at least of excellent credit, for it is of record that, on November 29, 1660, within six months after his arrival, he purchased from Cornelius Diercksen (Hooghlant) for 3400 guilders ($2000) - a very considerable sum of money for those days-several scattered parcels of landaggregating some thirty-one morgens, or sixty-two acres ; also, a house, houselot and brewery. He 'mmigrated. He described how each could settle in the most economical manner according to the practice of the country, and thus earn a living. Entry Cites John Reynolds Totten, "Van Der Beek Family Notes", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record Vol. The Elders of the Church usually served as magistrates also, and the Deacons were made responsible for the poor of the entire community. The crest of the shield was a castle, while beneath on the scroll wasthe motto. Office of the Sec. & 4. de gu, la tour d'or oui/ du champ, aux 2. Here Steven Coerten and his family assembled for official inspection, and a final decision as to the cost of the passage. This person was created through the import of Parker1778.ged on 25 March 2011. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He was Captain of the Milit ia in 1689. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Society of Colonial Wars in NJ - Capt NY Militia 1689, Member of Assemby NY 1664. He was also known as Coert Steven Van Voorhees, Koert Stevensen Van Voorhees , Coert Stephense Van Voores , Coerte Stevens Van Vorhis , Coert Stevensen Van Hees , Coert Stevenz Van Voorhies , Coerte Stevens Van Voorhees , Cheri Stevense Van Voorhees. He married Elena Vander Schure after 1691, they had eight children baptised Dutch Church, Hackensack, NJ between 1694 and 1708. No one member of the family could hope to do all the work unaided, much less to bear the entire cost of publication. Each Chart must be especially prepared. I&II by Ann P. Miles;Conover Lineage by Leona C. Meehan, Middletown, Ohio; !IGI;Monmouth Families, Vol I&II, by Ann P. Miles;Conover Lineage by Leona C. Meehan, Middletown, Ohio; A20843-8 D 11 Am pub M Vol1 p.16 B 14 A 71. Coert van Voorhees - article on Wikepediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coert_van_Voorhees. This action was certified on the margin of the document over the signature of Peter Stuyvesant, Director General, and C. V. Ruiven, Secretary. -------------------------------------------------------. Aug. 1750), Cornelis Coerte Van Voorhees+ (3. 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. And further he encouraged people of wealth to remove to New Netherland as the English were moving to New England, and to aid those who had no means to defray the cost of passage and other expenses, and thus provide for a large body of working people. If there had been seasickness at the first it had been forgotten. On 26-Mar-1674 He was a delegate to the convention at New Orange. Coert Stevensen was born in the Province of Drenthe in the Netherlands about 1637. Apparently the father died in 1662, leaving six out of nine children surviving, and this son then became sole meyer. December 4, 1660, A.D. "Cornelis Diercksen Steven Koers Nicholaes de Meyers Aucke Yans" T H E FAMILY ARRIVES AT NEW AMERSFOORT 31 It will be noted that the down payment for these lands was exactly nothing, and that the bulk of the deferred payments-3000 gulden (guilders)-was payable in "sewan" or strings of Indian money. The prevailing mode of writing it now, however, is Voorhees, without the prefix 'Van,' such being the spelling used in the counties [5] of New Jersey, except Bergen where it is almost universally written Voorhis without the 'Van.' Aeltie Coertse Van Voorhees b. between 1665 and 1670, d. 12 Nov 1746 Stephen Coertsen Van Voorhees b. ca. I n the Netherlands the Burgundian Heralds exercised large influence. Opportunity is given to those who wish to offer larger financial assistance to be appropriately listed ; those who give $5 as Contributing Members, and those who give $10, as Sustaining Members. Coert married Marretje Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven, daughter of Gerret Wolfersen Van Kouwenhoven and Aeltje Cornelis Cool, before 1664. 4 states that Aelbert Stevense was installed as elder for the west side 25 July 1686. Farming and other utensils were named, together with their cost in the colony. He must have been born about 1495. He married Elena Vander Schure in 1693 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey. The document has been preserved, bearing date June 4, 1663. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The officers and -Irvin g Wilson Voorhees, M. D., 140 East 54th St., New York N . Albertse John Terhune Terhuyne, Rachel Terhune, Stephen Albertse Steven Terhune, Willemtje Bogert, Marritie Maria Bertholf, Annette Terhu rhees, Aeltje Stevense Van Voorhees, Jannetje Stevens Jantje Van Voorhees, Jan van Voorhees, Albert van Voorhees, Abraham Stevense van Vo Circa 1656 - Voor Hees, , Drenthe, Holland, Ruinen, De Wolden, DR, Netherlands, Circa 1693 - Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA, Steven Coertse Van Voorhees, Willempje Roelofse Van Voorhees (born Seubering), oorhees, Jan Stevense Van Voorhees, Albert Stevense Van Voorhees, Janetje Stevense Simpson (born Van Voorhees), Van Voorhees, 1692 - Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA, Steven (Coerts) Van Voorhees, Willempje Roelofs Van Voorhees (born Seubering). 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. Steven Coerten, six months after his arrival at New Amsterdam, now New York, purchased of Cornelius dircksen Hoagland, a farm or bouwery, with a residence 7 8 T H E VA N VOORHEES HISTORICAL HANDBOOK thereon. OFFICERS ELECTED MA Y 21, 1932 "*-'President, Rev. He lived at Flatlands, Long Island. A competent historian is awaited. Steven Coerts Van Voorhees was born in 1600 at Hees, Drenthe, Netherlands. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. It frequently happened that descendants of younger sons of an armorial family, after several generations, forgot the arms of their ancestors, and adopted their own designs. Father of Stephen Coerten Voorhees; Albert Coerte Voorhees; Aeltje Coerte van Brunt; Neeltje Coertse van Voorhees; Cornelis Coert Voorhees and 3 others; Johannes Coert van Voorhees; Garret Coerten Voorhees and Willauetjs Pieters less Albert VOORHEES (1691-1784) m. Ariaantje Jan Vandervoort, First Wife of Jan Stevense VAN VOORHEES: Cornelia Reiniers Wizzelpenning (????-1680). In- consequence of the religious persecutions in France during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, thousands of Huguenot families were added to the population of the Netherlands. 1581. William Cosby, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of the Provinces of New York and New Jersey, and the Territories thereon depending in America, Vice-Admiral of the same, and Colonel in his Majestie's Army, etc. 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. One became Governor of New Jersey, and another served his state -Indiana-for many years as United States Senator. Elias William Van Voorhis, A Genealogy of the Van Voorhees Family in America, or The Descendants of Stephen Coerte Van Voorhees of Holland and Flatlands, L.I. There were on board a company of eighteen soldiers, one with a wife and three children. 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