Ancestors of Jasper Steynmets © Carl Stymiest UE 2011 Generation No. 1 1. Jasper Steynmets1, born Abt. 1737 in Hastings, Westchester Co., New York. He was the son of 2. Casparus Davidus Steynmets III and 3. Rachel Powlse. He married (1) Maritie Van Tassel2. She was born 1735. She was the daughter of Hendrick Van Tassel and Beelitje Buys. He married (2) Susanna Brouwer 26/August/1755 in Old Dutch Church, New York3. She was born Unknown. She was the daughter of Johannes Brouwer and Susanna Draljet. Marriage Notes for Jasper Steynmets and Susanna Brouwer: The date of August 26th., 1755 is believed to be the date of issuance of license to marry, and not the actual marriage date, but this date has been used since no other can be established.(CS) Source: "Acadiensis: Notes and Queries", B.T. Williston, Vol. 7, No.3, July, 1907, New Brunswick Museum, St. John, N.B. More About Jasper Steynmets and Susanna Brouwer: Marriage: 26/August/1755, Old Dutch Church, New York3 Generation No. 2 2. Casparus Davidus Steynmets III4,5, born Bef. 11/October/1686 in Acquackanonck, New Jersey; died 14/October/1753 in Acquackanonck, Bergen Co., New Jersey. He was the son of 4. Christoffel Phillipus Steynmets I and 5. Jannetje Gerrits. He married 3. Rachel Powlse 03/October/1713 in Hackensack, New Jersey6,7. 3. Rachel Powlse8, born Abt. 1690 in Acquackanonck, Bergen Co., New Jersey; died 04/October/1753 in Acquackanonck, Bergen Co., New Jersey. She was the daughter of 6. Pieter Paulus and 7. Treyntje Hans Jacobs. Notes for Casparus Davidus Steynmets III: aka "Sporus" "Casparus, first son of Christoffel and Jannetje was born at Acquackanonck, New Jersey (C-35). His wife was Rachel Pierterse (Paulsen) of Acquackanonck (A-258). They had twelve to thirteen children: Christoffel, Peter, Johannes, Jacob, Jannetje, Abraham, Rachel, Benjamin, Issac, Casparus I & II, Catherine and Jasper." Sources: "Magistrate Records of Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack"; p. 38, Pt.1 "N.J. Gen Mag.", Vol. 3 page 128 "NYGB", Vol 56, page 259; Vol 66; July 1925; Vol. 40 p. 170 "The New Jersey Genesis", July 1961 "Records of Baptism, Bergen, N.J. (1666-?)"; # 166. Revised Notes: March 2003. (CS) According to one Stymiest source, Casparus Steynmets III had 13 children with his wife, Rachel Pieterse. Another source of the Stymiest Family notes that they had only 3 children. Further archival investigation, reveals that one of the children mentioned here, i.e. "Gerrit Stymes (b. 1733)" is actually the son of "Hermanis Steynmets and Elsie Herrmans".(CS) Source: "The Stymiest Family History", Stephen Paul Stymiest, North Carolina. "Records of Baptism, Bergen, N.J. (1666-?)"; # 166. Author's Notes: The following are notes from various email co-ores between myself and Keith Stewart regarding the family of Casparus Davidus Steynmets III and Rachel Rachel Powlse. (CS) Hi Carl: Comments in blue below. -----Original Message----- From: Carl Stymiest [mailto:cstymiest@novus-tele.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 3:40 PM To: Keith Stewart Subject: Re: More follow-up on your theories Hi Keith, Yes, I see what you mean here. In my data I have 12 children listed for these parents, however no Benjamin. Now which Benjamin do you suggest this one is? You say you have no Benjamin for Casparus Davidus Steynmets yet others do, I notice you do have two Catherines. I just went back into your disk to have another look at what you have on him, have a look at your disk for Casparus Davidus Steynmets and take a look at the note you have which reads:- Notes for Casparus Davidus Steynmets III: "Casparus, first son of Christoffel and Jannetje was born at Acquackanonck, New Jersey (C-35). His wife was Rachel Pierterse (Paulsen) of Acquackanonck (A-258). They had twelve children: Christoffel, Peter, Johannes, Jacob, Jannetje, Abraham, Rachel, Benjamin, Issac, Casparus, Catherine and Jasper." Sources: "Magistrate Records of Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack"; p. 38, Pt.1 Clearly at one time you had a Benjamin included with his family and for some reason removed him and inserted a second Catherine. In fact the note is almost identical to one that I received years ago and have included in my notes on him. Have found Benjamin's (aka Benjamin Gerrit Stymest I)'s Will online from New York City Wills, 1760-1766, New York Archives, NY, p. 405. This would indicate that he must have died "Bet May 8, 1750 (when will was written and April 25, 1762 when the will was proven.) I have this will and beleive it to be the will of Benjamin Steymets married to Sarah Emans as you have it or Sara Van Stee as others have it. "Page 405.--In the name of God, Amen, May 8, 1750. I, BENJAMIN STEYMETS, of Gravesend, in Kings County, being very sick. I leave to my wife Sarah the use of all my real and personal estate during her life or widowhood, to maintain and bring up my children. After her death or marriage, all my estate to my 8 children, Christopher, John, Peter, Benjamin (aka Benjamin Christoffel Stymiest II) , Thomas, Geritt, George, and Neeltie, To be divided when my youngest child is 15 years of age. I leave to my son Christopher my smith tools "for his better support." I leave to my daughters Hannah and Sarah each œ15. My negro woman "Cate" and my 2 negro children are to be sold by my executors to pay debts. If any of my children shall be able to buy my real estate they shall have the preference before any stranger. I make Samuel Garretson and James Hubbard executors. Witnesses, John Buys, Cornelius Emmans, Jacobus Rider. Proved, April 25, 1762." Also here is what I have on Christoffel P. Steynmets I's will: (2) Will of Christophel Stynmuth, dated: June 1, 1732: "Stynmuth, Christophel, of Acquackanonk, Essex Co., yeoman; will of "Being aged and infirm" Wife Sarah. Children- Casparus, Antle, Janetie, Benjamin, Judah, Peter, Hanah, Johanes, Garret, George, Elizabeth and Marya, land joining lands of Close Vreeland and Hendrick Garretsee; 299 acres on Passayack River joining lands of Dirck Vreeland; land bought of Hugh Roberts, March 31, 1698; meadow in Bergen Co., by Hackingsack River, joining land of Frederick Tomasee and Garrett Van Waganon. Executors-son, Peter, and son-in-law, Harman Vriansen. Witnesses- Jno. Cooper, Thomas Jurianse, Aldereck Brewer. Proved: June 17, 1735.^ Here are the children listed above compared to the children of Christophel that I have in my file right now: The ones in blue belong to Sara Van Nest and those in green to Jannetje (Van Wagenen) Gerretsen Casparus Casparus III Davidus Steynmets Antle, Annetje "Antie" Steynmets (not sure if this is a match?) Janetie, Jannetye Catryna Geertje Chrisstoffelse Steynmets Benjamin, Benjamin Gerrit I Stymest Judah, Judah (Judith) Steynmets Peter, Peter Steynmets Hanah Johanna (Hannah) Steynmets Johanes Johannes Steynmets Garret Dr. Gerrit (Garret) Steynmets George Joris (George) Steynmets Elizabeth Elizabeth Steynmets Marya, Maria (Marya) Steynmets So as far as I can see they match, I have one additional child who was also named Annetje Steynmets but was shown as b and d in 1658. ----- Original Message ----- From: Keith Stewart To: Carl Stymiest Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 1:06 PM Subject: RE: More follow-up on your theories Hi Carl: I'm about to be tied up for the rest of the evening but wanted to get this off to you, it's a note concerning the children in this family and I am not sure but thought it came either from you at one point or an earlier contact of mine but it lists the 12 children of Davidus and as you can see there is a Benjamin - I seem to recall bringing it to your attention in one of my previous emails. Anyway here is the note: Notes for Casparus Davidus Steynmets III: "Casparus, first son of Christoffel and Jannetje was born at Acquackanonck, New Jersey (C-35). His wife was Rachel Pierterse (Paulsen) of Acquackanonck (A-258). They had twelve children: Christoffel, Peter, Johannes, Jacob, Jannetje, Abraham, Rachel, Benjamin, Issac, Casparus, Catherine and Jasper." Sources: "Magistrate Records of Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack"; p. 38, Pt.1 "N.J. Gen Mag.", Vol. 3 page 128 "NYGB", Vol 56, page 259; Vol 66; July 1925; Vol. 40 p. 170 "The New Jersey Genesis", July 1961 "Records of Baptism, Bergen, N.J. (1666-?)"; # 166. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: Carl Stymiest [mailto:cstymiest@novus-tele.net] Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 5:00 PM To: Keith F. Stewart Subject: RE: More follow-up on your theories Keith, I think that your suppositions and theory holds water here as I look closer at our files and notes. While researching the Wills of NY, I came across this "New Info to me" which may shed some light to our Benjamin theory. The will below I found this am in NY Wills of 1766-1771. Will of Peter Steynmets, b. abt 1718- May 15, 1766); s/o Casparus (aka Kasparus Stÿmets) Davidus Steynmets II & Rachel Powlse. I have Peter married (1) Abigail Barton and (2) Mary Day (aka Maria Dey/Dein). "Page 341.--In the name of God, Amen, March 9, 1765. I, PETER STYMETS, of New York, cartman, being weak in body. All my estate to be sold by my executors. I leave to my wife Mary (2nd wife?) one third of the proceeds, and one third to my son Casparus, (Jasper Casparus Steynmets, b. abt 1747) to whom I also leave 20 shillings, in full bar to all claim as heir at law. All the rest I leave to my sons Frederick and Isaac (children by his 2nd. wife, Mary Day), and to my three daughters, Abigail, Mary, and Rachel, when they are of age. I make my brothers, Christopher and Benjamin, executors. Witnesses, John Troup, Abraham Van Vleck, Benjamin Stymets. Proved, January 23, 1755." Source: "New York Wills, 1766-1771, NY Archives, p. 341. I note that there is a Benjamin mentioned in Peter's will as his brother, and in looking at my family file for Casparius Davidus Steynmets III & Rachel Powlse, I find the following 13 children listed as Peter's siblings. Christoffel Steynmets II Johannes Steynmets PETER Steynmets Jacob Steynmets Jannetje Steynmets Abraham Steynmets Catherine Steynmets Issac Steynmets Casparus Steynmets IV Catherine Steynmets II Jasper Steynmets Rachel Steynmets Benjamin Stÿmets Source: Carl Stymiest, UE author of "Down By The Old Mill Stream: A Stymiest Chronicle" 2001 Email: cstymiest@novus-tele.net Bookstore Web Page: http://www.trafford.com/robots/01-0285.html More About Casparus Davidus Steynmets III: Baptism: 11/October/1693, Acquackanonck, New Jersey; "Records of Baptism, Bergen, N.J. (1666-?)"; # 1669 Census: 1727, listed as living in Bergen Co., NJ (as per New Jersey Census: Bef. 1772-1890) Moved: 1732, Hastings, Westchester Co., New York Residence: Bet. 1713 - 1731, lived near Patterson, New Jersey Notes for Rachel Powlse: Also spelled as "Rachel Pietersen" in several records. Rachel Pieterse (also spelled Paulwelse/ Powlse) was the daughter of Peter Paulus and Tryntie Haus Jacobs. They had 12 children. (CS) Sources: "Records of Dutch Reformed Church of Hackensack, New Jersey", Pt. 1 pp 36, 121, 125, 133, 141, 151, 161. "NYGB" Vol. 72 pp 126, 133; Vol 40 p. 169; Vol. 7 p. 35; Vol. 71 p. 87; Vol. 71 p. 333: Apr. 1941. "New Jersey Historical Society", Pr. 4 Series Vol. 4 p.165. "SLC Library", Film # 1016877. "Tarrytown Dutch Church Records", p. 131. Marriage Notes for Casparus Steynmets and Rachel Powlse: One source records the marriage place as: "Paterson, Passaic Co., NJ". (CS) More About Casparus Steynmets and Rachel Powlse: Marriage: 03/October/1713, Hackensack, New Jersey10,11 Marriage Contract: 06/June/1713 Marriage Date # 2: 13/October/1713, New Jersey12 Children of Casparus Steynmets and Rachel Powlse are: i. Christoffel Steynmets II13, born Abt. 1714 in Paterson, New Jersey; died Abt. 1793 in New York City; married (1) Aefje Lambertse 11/November/1732 in New York City; born Abt. 1718 in Phillipsburgh, Westchester, New York; died Bet. 1734 - 1736 in New York City, New York; married (2) Tryntie Coeymans 1740 in New York City, New York; born 1719 in New Jersey; died 1744 in New York City, New York; married (3) Aaltje Ramsen Vanderbust 13/May/1746 in New York City, New York; born Abt. 1718. Notes for Christoffel Steynmets II: There is a possibility that this Christoffel Stymiest married as his second wife, Elizabeth Stegg, but no record could be found, only references.(CS) Sources: "NYGB", Vol. 64, p. 257 " Mss. of Grenville", C. MacKenzie "NYGB", July, 1933; Vol. 28 pp. 40, 108, 229; Vol. 29 pp. 75, 88; Vol. 27 p. 80: Bol. 31 pp. 212, 21, 96: Vol. 70 p. 378; Vol. 72 p. 75. Christoffel Stymiest and his wife, Aafje (also spelled Aefje) Stymiest were witnesses to the christening of the daughter of Gerrit Van Vorst (Magdalena) on April 29, 1738. Source: "Records of The Reformed Dutch Church Philipsburgh (Tarrytown), NY"; Vol. 51; A48A. Church Member: Source: "Records of The Dutch Reformed Church, Tarrytown, NY"; Register #246 and #247. More About Christoffel Steynmets II: Property: Bet. 1750 - 1762, Christoffel, grandson of Christoffel I sold the "Steynmets House" built by his grandfather in 1699. Witnesses: 29/April/1738, listed as witnesses to baptism of child of Gerrit Van Weert and Magdalena, his wife at the Tarrytown Reformed Church Notes for Aefje Lambertse: Also spelled as "Aeefie Lamerse" in some sources.(CS) More About Christoffel Steynmets and Aefje Lambertse: Marriage: 11/November/1732, New York City ii. Johannes Steynmets14,15, born Abt. 1716 in Paterson, New Jersey; died April/1786 in New York; married (1) Jeannetje LaForge 05/September/1741 in Tarrytown, Westchester, NY; born Bet. 1715 - 1719 in Bushwyck, Long Island, New York; died Abt. 1765; married (2) Johanna O'Dell Aft. 1767; born Abt. 1720; died Aft. 1766 in Westchester Co., NY. Notes for Johannes Steynmets: "Johannis Stymiest, J.M. born in Wesel, and Jannetje LaForsie, J.D. born in New Boswyck, both living in Philipsburgh (Tarrytown) were married on September 5, 1741".* Sources: "NYGB", Vol. 72 p. 135; Vol. 27 p. 76; Apr. 1941. *"Reformed Dutch Church, Tarrytown (Sleepy Hollow), NY" ,p.163. More About Johannes Steynmets: Burial: 13/April/1786, DRC, New York City, New York Census: 1736, New Jersey Early Census Index: Passaic C., NJ Census #2: 1780, Essex Co., NJ; Acquackanonk Twp. (NJ Tax Lists Index 1772-1822) Moved: 1732, with his parents to Hastings, Westchester Co., N.Y. Notes for Jeannetje LaForge: Other sources spell her name as "Jannetje LaForsie". (CS) More About Jeannetje LaForge: Birth Date #2: New Boswyck, New York More About Johannes Steynmets and Jeannetje LaForge: Marriage: 05/September/1741, Tarrytown, Westchester, NY Marriage contract: 05/September/1741 iii. Peter Steynmets, born Abt. 1718 in Paterson, Passaic, New Jersey; died 15/May/1766 in New York City; married (1) Abigail Barton Bef. 1747; born Abt. 1720 in Philipsbourgh, Westchester, NY; died November/1758; married (2) Mary Day 27/April/1759 in New York16; born Abt. 1720. Notes for Peter Steynmets: Will of Peter Stymets "page 341.--In the name of God, Amen, March 9, 1765. I, PETER STYMETS, of New York, cartman, being weak in body. All my estate to be sold by my executors. I leave to my wife, Mary one third of the proceeds, and one third to my son Casparus, to whom I also leave 20 shillings, in full bar to all claim as heir at law. All the rest I leave to my sons, Frederick and Isaac, and to my three daughters, Abigail, Mary, and Rachel, when they are of age. I make my brothers, Christopher and Benjamin, executors. Witnesses: John Troup, Abraham Van Vleck, Benjamin Stÿmets. Proved; January 23, 1755." Source: "New York City Wills, 1766-1771", NY Archives, p.341. Author's Notes: It is believed that Peter's wife "Mary" referred to in the will is his second wife, Mary Day (aka Maria Dey/Dein). (CS) Notes for Abigail Barton: One record lists Abigail Barton as the wife of Peter Stymiest; another lists Rachel Barton as his wife. Dates have been verified, so "Abigail" and "Rachel" were probably her given names. (CS) Source: "Dutch Reformed Church Records", page 163. More About Peter Steynmets and Abigail Barton: Marriage: Bef. 1747 iv. Jacob Steynmets17, born Bef. 14/August/1720 in Paterson, New Jersey; died 17/November/1789; married (1) Mary Dey 19/March/1754 in New York City, New York; born 17/July/1731 in New York City, New York; died 16/March/1797 in New York City, New York; married (2) Catherine ? 1771 in Ner York, New York; born Unknown. Notes for Jacob Steynmets: Will of Jacob Stymiest: "Jacob Stymiest, shopkeeper, City of New York; to my wife, Mary, all my estate, real and personal, during her life time, or widowhood, and at her death or remarriage; to my four daughters; first to the eldest daughters, Rachel (Steynmets) Arden and Amey (Steynmets) Brown, being married and having received a marriage portion at outset; My other two daughters, Mary and Margaret Stymets, must receive as much as the above-mentioned daughters. I appoint my wife, Mary, Executrix, together with my friend Frederick Stymets and Jacob Arden, my son-in-law, Executors. Dated: 8 Apr. 1789. Witnesses, Benjamin Romaine, schoolmaster; John Newcomb, Cornellius Vanaule Proved 5 Nov. 1789." Sources: "NYGB", Vol. 72 p. 135; Mss. of Grenville C. Mackenzie "NYGB", Vol. 40 p. 169; Vol. 55 p. 178; Vol. 40 p. 169; Vol. 28 pp. 33, 103, 141; Vol. 29 pp. 33, 145; Vol. 27 p. 76; TIB SLC. Jacob Stymiest was witness to the baptism of Abigail Waelse, daughter of Martymus Waelse on April 30, 1745. Source: "Records of The Reformed Dutch Church Philipsburgh, NY", Vol. 51; p.193. More About Jacob Steynmets: Baptism: 14/August/1720, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey; witnesses: Jacob Van Noorstrand & Jannetje Stimets18 Burial: 1789 Military service: 1765, Enlisted man (Second Regiment) in Dutchess County Militia (Land Bounty Rights) Property: 26/June/1789, Conveyed to Matthew ? a house and lot 25 x 77 on the north side of Dey St. Notes for Mary Dey: Also spelled as "Day" in some sources.(CS) Her children were all born in New York City.(MC) More About Jacob Steynmets and Mary Dey: Marriage: 19/March/1754, New York City, New York v. Jannetje Steynmets19,20, born Abt. 1722 in Paterson, New Jersey; died 14/April/1794 in New York; married (1) Martin Wiltse 09/March/1742 in New York; born 06/November/1722 in Philipsburg, New York; died Abt. 1758 in New York City; married (2) Cornelius Webber 04/January/1756 in New York City, N.Y; born Abt. 1718; died 17/June/1794 in New York City, NY. Notes for Jannetje Steynmets: One source records the birth place as Hackensack, New Jersey. (CS) Sources: "NYGB", Vol. 72 pp. 135, 135; Vol. 28 pp. 98, 227; Vol. 107 p. 20: Spr. 1941; "Genealogy of Martin Wiltse (also spelled Maton Wiltsee) and his Descendants", p. 287. Notes for Martin Wiltse: Also spelled as "Wilsea" in some sources. Martin went to New York City in 1752, bought property there. Shortly, thereafter, he was made a Freeman in 1753. (CS) More About Martin Wiltse and Jannetje Steynmets: Marriage: 09/March/1742, New York vi. Abraham Steynmets21,22,23, born Abt. 1724 in Paterson, New Jersey; died in New York, New York; married (1) Rachel Van Tassel Abt. 1751 in Sleepy Hollow24; born 25/April/1732 in Greenburgh, Westchester Co., New York; died Bef. 14/January/1761 in New York, New York Co., New York; married (2) Cynthia Van Orden 22/October/1763; born Abt. 1736. Notes for Abraham Steynmets: One source records the birth date as: "Abt. 1729, Westchester Co., New York". (CS) Abraham and Rachel were witnesses to the baptism of Cornelius Devavier (Devereau?) who was baptized on September 6, 1757 as recorded in the Dutch Church Register as Reg. #1584. (CS) Sources: "NYGB", Vol. 72 p. 136; Vol. 29 pp. 152, 200; Vol. 30 p. 20; Vol.40 p.169; Apr 1947. New York 110 Vol. 3 p. 242. "Mss. Of Grenville", C. Mackenzie, Westchester, NY Historical Society. "Daniel Van Tassell Records"; SLC Film #191877. "Dutch Reformed Church Records of Hackensack, New Jersey". "Dutch Reformed Church Records of Tarrytown, New York"; p.241. More About Abraham Steynmets: Baptism: 19/February/1724, Hackensack, New Jersey; witnesses Johannes Kouwenhoven & wife25 Religion: 26/October/1757, listed as members of Reformed Church, Tarrytown, NY (#302 and 303) Return of Goods: 09/September/1781, horses and waggons confiscated were returned on this date. Return of House: 23/August/1781, house and barn confiscated were returned this day. Witnesses: 08/June/1754, listed as witnesses to baptism of Issac Steymets, son of Piter (sic) Steymets Notes for Rachel Van Tassel: Rachel Van Tassell (also spelled "Texel" / "Tassel" / "Tessell") was the niece of the infamous Baltus Van Tessel characterized in Washington Irving's, "Legend of Sleepy Hollow." All children were baptized in the Sleepy Hollow Church. (CS) More About Rachel Van Tassel: Baptism: 25/April/1732, Tarrytown, Westchester Co., N.Y. Burial: 14/January/1761, New York More About Abraham Steynmets and Rachel Van Tassel: Marriage: Abt. 1751, Sleepy Hollow26 vii. Benjamin Johannus Stymest27, born Bef. 26/February/1727 in Acquackanonck, New Jersey; died 1806 in New York; married Magdalena Van Buskirk 03/August/1755 in New York City, New York; born Abt. 06/June/1728 in Bergen, Bergen, New Jersey; died 08/June/1809 in Spruce Run, New Jersey. Notes for Benjamin Johannus Stymest: In some sources spelled as "Stymes/ Stijmets/Stuymets". "Witnesses to the baptism of Benjamin were Benjamin Westervelt and Henderikje." (CS) Sources: "N. J. Hist. Soc. Pr. 4 Series", Vol. 1, p. 166 "New Jersey Wills", Series XI. "Records of Dutch Reformed Church of Hackensack", Pt. 1 p.15. Author's Note: In one source, namely the family tree of the "Van Buskirk" family, this Benjamin Stymiest's birth date is recorded as "About 1738 in New York", however, the christening date seen in the Reformed Dutch Church Records of New Jersey seems to be a more accurate date.(CS) February, 1761-69: Benjamin Steynmets (Stÿmets) is listed on the election list as a representative(s) of city and county in New York. Source: "Acadiensis: Notes and Queries", B.T. Williston, Vol. 7, No.3, July, 1907, New Brunswick Museum, St. John, NB More About Benjamin Johannus Stymest: Baptism: 26/February/1726, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey; witnesses: Benjamin Westervelt & Hinderikje27 Christening: 1726, Hackensack, New Jersey Notes for Magdalena Van Buskirk: Also spelled "Margaret Van Buskirk" in many records/sources. It is speculated that she was the daughter of a prosperous New Jersey doctor. He was a wealthy second generation landowner with a reputation and thriving medical practice when the threat of the American Revolution was on the horizon. It was a time when properties or estates were being destroyed or seized if they were known to be against the "Patriots" and sympathetic to the English King, George III. In one source, namely, "They Came to Paterson" by Phil Amato he suggests that this Margaret Van Buskirk who married Benjamin Steynmets was the daughter of Pieter Van Buskirk and Mariatje Van Hoorn. He says she was born June 06, 1728, and died June 08, 1809. Also in Amato's work, he suggeats that Benjamin & Margaret had the following children: (CS) Rachel Steynmets (Nov 22, 1760, NYC- March 21, 1821, NJ) Mary Steynmets, m. Richard Hunt Margaret Steynmets (1768, Westchester, NY) m. Peter Hendricksen Maria Steynmets Helena Steynmets Benjamin Steynmets Abigail Steynmets Author's Note: Records do not indicate whether this Benjamin Stymiest, (a grandson of Christoffel Steynmets) or Margaret (also spelled Magdalena) Van Buskirk left the colony or not. If they did, they must have returned as Benjamin and Margaret both died and are buried in New Jersey. It is also noted that in the New Jersey Archival Records, a reference made to a house that was built for this couple (Magdalena and Benjamin Stuymuts) by the bride's father as a wedding gift. The property in reference to was on the East Saddle River, Bergen County, New Jersey. Further Canadian Archival Records indicate a Dr. Abraham Van Buskirk (Margaret's possible father or grandfather) landing as a Loyalist in Shelbourne (Port Roseway), Nova Scotia in September, 1783. Records also show, however, that one of his daughters, (speculated) Jannetje Van Buskirk (probably Margaret's sister, b. April 30, 1733 ) died in Shelbourne, Nova Scotia in 1791.(CS) Sources: "The Loyalists", Christopher Moore; p. 120, 209. "PANB", Fredericton, New Brunswick. "New Brunswick Museum Archives", St. John, New Brunswick. More About Magdalena Van Buskirk: Burial: 1809, Lutheran Church Cemetery, Spruce Run, NJ Marriage Notes for Benjamin Stymest and Magdalena Van Buskirk: Old Dutch Church One source records the marriage date as: "Aug 2, 1752". (CS) Source: "Caspar Steynmets and His Descendants", P. H. Hoffman, New Jersey Historical Society, 1916, p. 165 More About Benjamin Stymest and Magdalena Van Buskirk: Marriage: 03/August/1755, New York City, New York viii. Issac Steynmets, born Abt. 1730 in New Jersey. More About Issac Steynmets: Baptism: 13/June/1731, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey; witnesses: Gerrit Post & wife, Francyntje28 ix. Casparus Steynmets IV, born 22/June/1733 in Hastings, Westchester Co., New York.; died 1775 in New York City, New York; married (1) Hultjie Schut Abt. 1750 in New York, New York; born 1734; died Abt. 1763; married (2) Alida Bruyn Abt. 1765 in New York City, New York; born Abt. 1737 in Westchester, New York.; died 1770. Notes for Casparus Steynmets IV: Christening was witnessed by: Abraham Martlingh and Rachel, his wife. (CS) Sources: "NYGB" Vol. 29, p. 80, 147; Vol. 73 p. 136; New Jersey Historical Society Mag. 4 Series; Vol. 1 p. 175. "Records of Reformed Dutch Church: Philipsburgh (Tarrytown), NY Vol. 51;A48A; Years 1697-1782. More About Casparus Steynmets IV: Baptism: 26/June/1733, Tarrytown, New York. Notes for Alida Bruyn: Also spelled as "Brown" in some records.(CS) More About Casparus Steynmets and Alida Bruyn: Marriage: Abt. 1765, New York City, New York x. Catherine Steynmets29,30, born Bef. 04/November/1735 in Paterson, New Jersey; died 25/August/1801 in New York; married Andreas Janse Hopper 28/January/1758 in Flatbush, New York; born Bef. 27/February/1735 in Flatbush, Queens, New York; died 04/April/1824 in Flatbush, Queens, New York. More About Catherine Steynmets: Burial: August/1801, Presbyterian Churchyard, Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY (Record 134:305) More About Andreas Janse Hopper: Christening: 27/February/1736, New York City, Westchester, New York Marriage Notes for Catherine Steynmets and Andreas Hopper: One source records the marriage date as: "Jan 23, 1758". (CS) More About Andreas Hopper and Catherine Steynmets: Marriage: 28/January/1758, Flatbush, New York Marriage Date # 2: 28/January/1758, New York Marriage license: 23/January/1758, NY DRC, New York 1 xi. Jasper Steynmets, born Abt. 1737 in Hastings, Westchester Co., New York; married (1) Maritie Van Tassel; married (2) Susanna Brouwer 26/August/1755 in Old Dutch Church, New York. xii. Rachel Steynmets, born Abt. 1738 in Hastings, Westchester Co., New York. Generation No. 3 4. Christoffel Phillipus Steynmets I31,32,33,34, born Bef. 19/December/1660 in New Amsterdam, New York35; died 17/June/1735 in Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey36. He was the son of 8. Capt. Casparus Johannes Steynmets II and 9. Jannetje Gerritsen Van Steenwyck. He married 5. Jannetje Gerrits 06/October/1684 in Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey37. 5. Jannetje Gerrits38, born Bef. 19/March/1662 in Communipaw, New Jersey; died Abt. 1698 in Ahasymus, New Jersey39. She was the daughter of 10. Guert Gerritsen Van Steenwyck and 11. Annetje Hermanse. Notes for Christoffel Phillipus Steynmets I: Christoffel Steynmets I (also spelled Christophel Stymes, Stynmuth) was born about 1660 in Ahasymus, NJ or New Amsterdam, NY. One source lists Christoffels' birth as: "Abt. 1658". He was baptized on December 19, 1660; Witnesses to his baptism was Gerrit and Rebecca Gerrits. He died in 1735 and his Will was proved June 17th, 1735. (CS) Source: "Baptisms at the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam"(1639-1730) Christoffel had twelve children by his two wives. By his first wife, Jannetje Gerrits (Van Wagenen), his seven children were: Casparus, Annetje (Antie), Jannetje, Gerret (Garret), Judith (Judah), Joanna, and Benjamin I.(CS) Christoffel's second wife was Sarah Van Nest. She was the daughter of Pieter (Piertson) Van Nest and Judith (Jorise) Rapalje. Christoffel and Sarah were married in 1699 and soon afterwards, moved to Passaic, NJ. Christoffel and Sarah's children were all born in Bergen, Bergen Co., New Jersey. They had five known children: Peter, Johannes (Johanes), George (Joris), Elizabeth, and Marya. The "Stymiest Families of New Brunswick" had always thought that Benjamin I was the son of Christoffel and Sarah Van Nest; however, records show that he was the son of Christoffel Steynmets and his first wife, Jannetje Gerrits.(CS) Sources: "Magistrate Records of Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack"; p. 38, Pt.1 "NJ Gen Mag.", Vol. 3 page 128 "NYGB", Vol 56, page 259; Vol 66; July 1925; Vol. 40 p. 170 "The New Jersey Genesis", July 1961 "In 1698, Christoffel received a deed for land which he purchased at Acquackanonck from one Gerret Gerritsen (Van Wagenen) of Essex County, being for Lot # 6 with half of the privileges belonging to the 14th part of the Commenages there."* Also in another record we see the following reference: "Christoffel Steynmets purchased for himself of Gerrit G. Van Waggininge (sic) a plot of land in 1699, in Acquackanonck, with all the rights and privileges belonging to it."^ Sources: *"DRNY" ^"Caspar Steynmets and His Descendants", P. H. Hoffman, New Jersey Historical Society, 1916, p.165 "On 22 October 1709, Christoffel Steynmets was made Executor of the Will of one William Abraham Bockee (probably Brokaw) of Acquackanonck, both of Hackensack, New Jersey." Source: "DRNY" In 1711, Christoffel Steynmets with seven others, relatives, pioneers and early settlers, named, Francis Post, Jan Sip, Hermanse Gerritsen, Thomas Van Riper, Cornelius Doremus, Pieter Powlse, and Hessel Pietersen, all of Acquackanonck, bought from the Proprietors for 660 pounds sterling, 2800 acres of land, running from the Great Falls to and over the Garret Mountain. The land was divided into tracts or farms of 10 chains in breadth, running from the river up to the Mountain. This was the first settlement in Little Falls, NJ." Source: "Caspar Steynmets and His Descendants", P. H. Hoffman, New Jersey Historical Society, 1916, p.165 Author's Note: The following is an excerpt from the book,"PRE REVOLUTIONARY DUTCH HOUSES IN ESSEX AND PASSAIC COUNTIES" which gives a wonderful account of the house built by Christoffel Steynmets in the 1690's. The information was forwarded by John Stymeist of New Jersey in 1999.(CS) (JSNJ)(SEE: APPENDIX IX) Stynmets-Sip House: 714 River Road, Passaic, Passaic County "In the Acquackanonk settlement a short distance above the Newark Town Purchase line (now the Essex County border) runs a small stream known as the Mineral Spring Brook. Lot No. 7 on its south bank, a 100 acre lot in the first division of the patent, fell to a member of the Vreeland family; Dirck Vreeland, bap. 1686, was still living there in 1750, and in 1778 another Richard Vreeland had his home there. Lot No.6, immediately to the south, was allotted to Gerrit Gerritse Van Wagening, a patentee of Acquackanonk, but a resident of Communipaw in the Town of Bergen. His son Hermanus Gerritse settled further north in Acquackanonk, opposite the present bridge at Passaic. On Jan. 30, 1698/9 Gerrit Gerritse Van Wagening of the Town of Bergen deeded to "Christoffle Stynmets" of Essex County, Lot No. 6 in Acquackanonk with the house lot and half the patent rights and the commonage pertaining thereto. Christoffel's parents were Casper Steynmetzen and Jannetje Gerrits; they had six sons baptized in New York between 1650 and 1670. They probably settled in Bergen about the time the youngest was born, as Casper's wife Jannetje was buried in Bergen in 1670. Their third son, Christoffel Stynmets I (Stymets, Stynmetz), bap. Dec. 19, 1660 in New York, married at Bergen Oct. 6, 1684 Jannetje Gerrits, baptized March 19th, 1662, daughter of Gerrit Gerrits Van Wagening and Annetje Hermanse of Communipaw. It is probable that Christoffel left Bergen shortly after the birth of his fourth child in 1693 and settled at Acquackanonk in Essex County, building the rear unit of the present house in the 1690's, on the tract conveyed to him by his father-in-law in 1699. He was an Elder of the Acquackanonk Church 1697-1698. His young wife died and he married a second time at Bergen 1698-99, Sara Van Nest; it is probable that she was the mother of most of his children. In his will of 1732, Christoffel Stynmets mentioned various tracts of land, among which were 299 acres on the Passaic River adjoining the land of Dirck Vreeland. It is on this property that the house stands. When Lot No. 7 was confirmed to Dirck Vreeland in 1750, it was described as bounded on the south by Christoffel Stymets. The Will of Arie Sip of Acquackanonk, dated 1762, gave to his son Helmich the 200 acres on which the son lived, which were purchased from Christoffel Stynmetz II, and also the land in the common. This Christoffel must have, been a grandson of the first Christoffel Stynmets, and evidently sold the land between 1750 and 1762. Present tenure of the house, however, is based on an indenture dated March 21, 1768 from John J. Ludlow of Acquackanonk to Helmich Sip of the same place, which transferred for 100 pounds sterling, a dwelling and lot in Acquackanonk, south of the dwelling of Dirck Vreeland, beginning at the river 17 feet north of the house, running west 90 feet, south 100 feet, and east 110 feet to the river, along the river north 100 feet to the beginning, with barn, stable and gardens (original deed in the possession of Mrs. Roberts, a descendant). At the time of the Revolution, Ludlow was living further north on the Passaic River. How he came to own the house is not known; it is possible that this was a release from a claimant, as it is probable that this house and lot were included in the 200 acres with house which Arie Sip had willed to his son Helmich in 1762. Arie Sip, whose father owned the house in the village of Bergen settled at Acquackanonk, some distance north of the Stynmets farm. He had twin sons, of whom John Sip inherited the homestead and is the ancestor of the "Athenia" branch of the family. The other twin, Helmich or Halmagh Sip, b. March 10, 1715 at Acquackanonk, married Nov. 14, 1740 Jannetje Van Houten, b. April 19,1719 at Totowa, a sister of Gerrebrant Van Houten of Totowa . They had two children: Adriaen, b. 1746, and Derrick, b. 1749 and bap. at Hackensack. They undoubtedly settled in the Stynmets house about 1768, if not earlier in the 1750's, and probably built the south unit of the house at this time. Halmagh Sip died about 1807 at an advanced age. His son Adriaen Sip and wife Gerretje were probably the parents of twins; Metje and Gerretje, b. 1763; Jannetje, bap. 1767; John A. Sip, b. June 6 1775 and bap. June 15th; Annatje, bap. 1781 and Halmagh, b. 1784 (the family Bible is not clear as it merely lists various births without stating the parents; it will be noted that four of these six children were recorded in the Bible, and one of the four with the two others are given as Adriaen's children in the Acquackanonk Church Records). Halmagh Sip, Jr., b. Oct. 22, 1784, d. Jan. 28, 1855, aged 71 years, 3 months, and 6 days., married at Acquackanonk March 30, 1806, Margaret Linford, b. Aug. 7,,1791, d. Nov. 19, 1852,. aged 62 years, 3 months and 12 days. It is probable that he was called "Jr." because his grandfather was still alive at the time of his marriage, rather than because he had a father or an uncle of the same name. Halmagh inherited and occupied the "Stynmets-Sip House" and farm, and undoubtedly built the north unit of the house. Here his daughter Charity Sip was born Nov. 11, 1820, and baptized the following January; d. Aug. 10, 1896, married at Passaic Feb. 28, 1839, Richard Romaine, b. Dec. 1820, d. Dec. 17, 1891. They lived at Rochelle Park. After the death of her father, the house was no longer occupied by members of the family. She inherited the property and left it to her son Helmas Romaine, b. Sept. 8, 1840, d. Nov. 20, 1896. His daughter, Mrs. Kate Romaine Roberts, sold the place about 1900 to "Henry Muth", whose widow is the present owner. The growth of this house is interesting. The original house is the small unit at the rear. It has unusually thick stone walls covered with clapboard, and very low ceilings,over which is a gable roof with no overhang. Like most of the very early houses it faces south. It was undoubtedly built by "Christoffel Stynmets" in the 1690’s. The next unit was erected at right angles to it on the river end, about the middle of the eighteenth century; it is built of roughly-cut and dressed stone. The post-revolutionary unit was added at the north, it is built of well-dressed stone and is much larger; the Dutch stoop with its swelling columns is interesting. Note how the size of the house, the height of the ceilings and the size of the windows increase with each later unit. The lean-to at the rear of the original house dates from the middle of the nineteenth century. The house stands on the West bank of the Passaic River, south of Mineral Brook Road, and the Union Avenue Bridge." Primary Source: "Pre Revolutionary Dutch Houses in Essex and Passaic Counties", Bailey, Rosalie Fellows; Dover, 1936 Author's Note: There are 2 specific references to Christoffel's Will in archival records: (1) The Will of "Christofel Stynmuth" of Acquackanonk, yeoman, aged and infirm, executed in 1732 and probated in 1735, mentioned his wife Sarah and twelve children: Casparus (bap.1693), Antie (bap. 1692, married Jacob Van Noordstrand), Jannetie (bap. 1693), Benjamin (married secondly in 1731 Sara Emons, both residents of Riddenstown), Judah or Judith (married Harman Jurianse Van Riper), Peter (married 1734 Marietje Brouwer, both of Essex Co.), Hannah, Johannes (born and lived at Acquackanonk, married 1737 Catharine Post), Garret (of Saddle River, wife Susanna), George (married 1742 Claertje Van Iderstein), Elizabeth (married 1730 Juri Jurianse Van Riper), and Marya.* (2) Will of Christophel Stynmuth, dated: June 1, 1732: "Stynmuth, Christophel, of Acquackanonk, Essex Co., yeoman; will of "Being aged and infirm" Wife Sarah. Children- Casparus, Antle, Janetie, Benjamin, Judah, Peter, Hanah, Johanes, Garret, George, Elizabeth and Marya, land joining lands of Close Vreeland and Hendrick Garretsee; 299 acres on Passayack River joining lands of Dirck Vreeland; land bought of Hugh Roberts, March 31, 1698; meadow in Bergen Co., by Hackingsack River, joining land of Frederick Tomasee and Garrett Van Waganon. Executors-son, Peter, and son-in-law, Harman Vriansen. Witnesses- Jno. Cooper, Thomas Jurianse, Aldereck Brewer. Proved: June 17, 1735.^ Sources: *"Caspar Steynmets and His Descendants", P. H. Hoffman, New Jersey Historical Society, 1916 ^"Library of Congress, Library C, p.92: New Jersey Colonial Documents; Calendar of Wills: 1730-1750", New Jersey Archives. (Copy forwarded by John Stymeist, New Jersey, October, 1999.) More About Christoffel Phillipus Steynmets I: Baptism: 19/December/1660, New Amsterdam, NY; Witnesses: Gerrit Gerritszen & Rebecca Fredricks40 Burial: Abt. June/1735, Great Falls over Garret Mountain41 Census: 1671, NJ Early Census Index Bef. 1790-1870: Ref #NJS1a2995100 (Bergen Co., Jersey City) Census #1: 1684, NJ Early Census Index Bef. 1690-1870: Ref #NJS1a2995101 (Bergen Co., Jersey City) Census #2: 1689, NJ Early Census Index Bef. 1772-1890 Deacon: Bet. 02/May/1697 - 04/May/1699, installed as Deacon, Acquackanonck42 Deed: 30/January/1698, Lot # 6 (Essex County, N.J.) was deeded to Christoffel Steynmets I by Gerrit Gerritse Van Wagening of the town of Bergen Elected: Bet. 1713 - 1715, appointed Elder in the Dutch Church at Hackensack and Acquackanonck43 Moved: 1693, moved from Bergen, NJ to settle in Acquackanonck, Essex Co., NJ Probate: 17/June/1735, Will was probated and in it he mentions 12 children Property: 1699, tract of land conveyed to him by his father-in-law Religion: Bet. 1697 - 1698, Elder in the Acquackanonck Church Will: 01/June/1732, Will was executed Notes for Jannetje Gerrits: One source records her birth as "October 9, 1661; Gemonepa, New Jersey". (FWS) The "Van Wagenen" family name had its derivation in southern France dating back to the early 1200's. Jannetje Van Wagenen who was married to Christoffel Steynmets was a descendant of the "Wagoner" families of France who received acclaim with the invention of a sledge/coach used in seventeenth century Europe. It was her great grandfather who had the idea of constructing a new superstructure to the chassis of a sledge, and this 'slide carriage' met with immediate and tremendous success. In a few years its use had spread throughout Europe making the immigrant family to Holland very wealthy indeed. In the mid- to- late 1600's, the towns of the Union were familiar and picturesque with 'Van Wagenen's' coaches. The upper part of the vehicle reproduced every type of open or closed carriage then in fashion, and sledges were also designed for transporting goods and merchandise within the towns. Various accessories were wedged under the iron slides at appropriate moments: greased rags to help them on, and wads of straw to slow them down. Diverging the vehicle was a difficult art. The driver trotted briskly along at the edge of the sledge, reins and whip in his right hand, while his left hand kept the load steady. Without ever stopping, he guided the horses, ran forward when necessary with his greased rags or bundle of hay and pitched into the canal at the end of a cord a keg perforated with holes which he used for sprinkling the road in front of him. Nothing was allowed to slow the pace down, and pedestrians had to keep a sharp look-out. Indeed the pedestrians ran very real risks, especially after nightfall, since the sledges circulated in the streets without lanterns. (WT) Sources: "Observations Upon the United Provinces of the Netherlands", William Temple,Cambridge, 1932. "Genealogy in Part of the Sprague Family in America", Frank W. Sprague, Augustus Brown Reed Press, 1827. "Ancestral Lines Revisited", Frank W. Sprague, Augustus Brown Reed Press. Jannetje Van Wagenen, wife of Christoffel Steynmets died during childbirth of her daughter, Joanna Steynmets in 1696.(CS) More About Jannetje Gerrits: Baptism: 19/March/1662, Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam Marriage Witnesses: 19/March/1662, Herman Wessels and Fytje Hertmans Marriage Notes for Christoffel Steynmets and Jannetje Gerrits: "Christoffel Steynmets, Y.M. of New York and Jannetje Gerrits, Y.D. from Gemonepa; married October 6, 1684 by minister at Bergen". Marriages in the Village of Bergen in New Jersey Beginning 1665 Record #: 66 Groom: Christoffel Steynmets, Y. M. Comment: from New York Bride: Jannetje Gerrits, Y. D. Comment: from Gemonepa Banns Date: 21 Sep 1684 Marriage Date: 06 Oct 1684 Marriage Place: by minister at Bergen Sources: "Records of The Reformed Dutch Church of Bergen, NJ (1666-?)"; 1914. "New York, Holland Society Yearbook", 1914; Item # 66 dated and recorded September 21, 1684. "Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey: Bergen Reformed (Dutch) Church Marriage Records; 1664-1801, The Marriage Ceremony", Vol. G, p. 563. More About Christoffel Steynmets and Jannetje Gerrits: Banns: 21/September/1684, by Minister at Bergen44 Marriage: 06/October/1684, Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey45 Children of Christoffel Steynmets and Jannetje Gerrits are: 2 i. Casparus Davidus Steynmets III, born Bef. 11/October/1686 in Acquackanonck, New Jersey; died 14/October/1753 in Acquackanonck, Bergen Co., New Jersey; married Rachel Powlse 03/October/1713 in Hackensack, New Jersey. ii. Jannetje Catryna Geertje Steynmets46, born Bef. 15/March/1691 in Ahasymus (Jersey City) Hudson, NJ; married (1) Casparius Van Noorstrand 22/October/1720 in Hackensack Dutch Reformed Church, New Jersey47,48; born May/1698 in Harlingen, New York; died Abt. 1740 in Somerset, New Jersey; married (2) Jacob Hendrick Banta 1736; born 02/November/1725 in Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey; died 20/July/1783. Notes for Jannetje Catryna Geertje Steynmets: The first two children of Jannetye and Casparus Van Noorstrand were born in Hackensack, New Jersey. The last five were all born in Harlingen, New York. (CS) Sources: "Records of Dutch Church" Pt. 1 p. 42; NYGB Vol. 40 pp. 283, 288, 290: Vol. 19 p. 80; Vol. 15 p. 59 "N. J. Historical Soc. Mag.", Vol. 15 pp. 89 "N.J. Hist. Society Pro 4 Series"; Vol 1 p. 166 Author's Note: In one record, Jannetjye Steynmets' birth is recorded as October 1, 1691; however, in the official records of baptism, sourced below, has her birth date recorded as 1693. Witnesses to Jannetye's christening was; Gerrit Steynmets, and Ariaentje Steynmets, the wife of Casper Steynmets. (CS) Source: "Records of Baptism, Bergen, N.J. (1666-?)"; # 252. Author's Note: In the "Stymiest Family Notes" (SPS) there is a mention that a 'Joanna Steynmets' married a 'Casparus Noorstand' in 1698. It is speculated that this 'Casparus Noorstand' was not the same person as Jannetye's 'Casparius Van Noorstrand'.(CS) More About Jannetje Catryna Geertje Steynmets: Baptism: 15/March/1691, Ahasymus, NJ Notes for Casparius Van Noorstrand: Also spelled, "Van Noortstrandt/Van Nortstrandt". This family is a different family-name from the "Noorstrand" lineage, but their is some overlapping and intermarriages of both families.(CS) Will of Casparas Van Nostrand, Husband of Jennetje Steynmets: Casparas Van Nostrand wrote his will on March 21, 1739. "I give, devise and bequeath unto my son, Jacob Van Nortstrandt, the sum of three pounds currant money of the province of New Jersey, in consideration of His bierth-right (sic) or as being my eldest son. My will is that all my real estate, in some convenient time after my decease, shall be appraised by two honest men of the neighborhood. Sons Jacob and Christophell shall have the farm or plantation whereon I now live, adjoining to Raritan River. My will is that my children under the age of sixteen years, shall have suitable education." Source: "New Jersey State Archives and History Bureau", Somerset Co., NJ, 74R. More About Casparius Van Noorstrand: Will: 21/March/1739, New Jersey More About Casparius Van Noorstrand and Jannetje Steynmets: Marriage: 22/October/1720, Hackensack Dutch Reformed Church, New Jersey49,50 Marriage Date # 2: 20/October/1720, New Jersey iii. Dr. Gerret Hermanse Steynmets51, born October/1692 in New York City; died 1771; married (1) Piertertje Claes Toers 12/November/1744 in Essex County, New Jersey52; born 06/September/1696; died Abt. 1745; married (2) Susannah Baldwin July/1766; born Abt. 1725 in Restinbarragh, Saddle River, Bergen. Notes for Dr. Gerret Hermanse Steynmets: It is speculated that Garret Stynmets was a Family Doctor. The only proof is a reference in his will noted below.(CS) (JSNJ) Will Of Garret Steynmets: 1771, April 16. "1771, April 16. Stymest, Garret, of Restinbarragh, Saddle River, Bergen Co., will of Wife, Susanna, all my real and personal estate except my medicines, which I give to my friend, Doctor Roche. My wife to have the 40 pounds which is part of my father's estate, Brother John (Johannes), my apparel. Executors- my wife; and Michael Freeland, Esq. and Henry H. Garretse. Witnesses- Catherine Easterly, Richard Martin, John Drummond. Proved: Jan. 14, 1772." Source: "Library of Congress, Library K, p.125: New Jersey Colonial Documents; Calendar of Wills: 1730-1750", p. 512. New Jersey Archives. (Copy forwarded by John Stymeist, New Jersey, October, 1999.) More About Dr. Gerret Hermanse Steynmets: Military service: 26/April/1758, listed as soldier in New York Provincial Troops; elisted by Capt. Titus53 Residence: Bet. 1692 - 1770, lived in Saddle River, New Jersey Notes for Piertertje Claes Toers: Piertje Claes Toerse (also spelled in records as Piertertje Claes Toers) was the daughter of Claes Arentsen Toers and Jacomyntje Van Ness. She died during child birth losing the child as well.(CS) Sources: "Gen Mag of New Jersey", Vol. 1, p.62. "New Jersey Wills", Series XXXIV, Vol. 5. Author's Note: Also spelled as "Piertje Tyerse" in some documentations.(CS) Marriage Notes for Gerret Steynmets and Piertertje Toers: Probably Married at Second River, Nov 12, 1744 [NJA-XXII-616]; The Toers-Tuers Family by Howard S F Randolph, 2004. More About Gerret Steynmets and Piertertje Toers: Marriage: 12/November/1744, Essex County, New Jersey54 iv. Annetje Jannetje Steynmets55,56, born 01/October/1693 in Ahasymus, New Jersey57; died Abt. 1746 in Bergen, New Jersey; married Judge Jacob Van Noorstrand 10/September/1715 in Hackensack Dutch Reformed Church, New Jersey58; born Abt. 1690 in New Amsterdam; died Abt. 1753 in Bergen, New Jersey. Notes for Annetje Jannetje Steynmets: (aka Jannatie Steimets/Strymets/Stimets). (CS) Witnesses to her baptism were Gerrit Gerritse and Annetje Jacobs, wife of Johannes Steynmets. (CS) Source: "Records of Baptism, Bergen, N.J. (1666-?)"; # 190, #238. More About Annetje Jannetje Steynmets: Baptism: 1692, Acquackanonck, New Jersey; witnesses: Gerrit Gerritse; Annetje Jacobs, wife of johannes Steynmets59 Birth Date #2: 01/October/1688, Ahasymus, New Jersey Birth Date #3: Abt. 1730, Somerset Co., NJ60 Marriage Witnesses: 1692, Gerrit Gerritse, Annetje Jacobs, wife of Johannes Stynmets Notes for Judge Jacob Van Noorstrand: Also spelled as "Jacob Van Norstrandt / Van Noordstrand" in some sources.(CS) More About Judge Jacob Van Noorstrand: Birth Date #2: Bef. 18/November/1691 Marriage Notes for Annetje Steynmets and Jacob Van Noorstrand: One source records the marriage date as: "October, 1715". The Ludlow Papers records the marriage date as: "22 October, 1729 in Hackensack Church, Hackensack, New Jersey." (CS) More About Jacob Van Noorstrand and Annetje Steynmets: Marriage: 10/September/1715, Hackensack Dutch Reformed Church, New Jersey61 Marriage Date # 2: 22/October/1720, New Jersey v. Judith Christopherse Steynmets62,63,64,65,66, born Abt. 1694 in Bergen Co., New Jersey; married Harman Van Ryper Abt. 1721 in New Jersey; born Bef. 06/December/1686 in Bergen, New Jersey; died Bef. 14/May/1756. Notes for Judith Christopherse Steynmets: Married Harmon Van Ryder (also spelled Van Riper/ Van Ryper, Van Rypend). Judith (also spelled as Judah in some records) married Harmon Jurianse (Van Ryper) who died in 1714. She then married his younger brother, Harman Jurianse (Van Ryper) in 1721. They had two children.(CS) More About Judith Christopherse Steynmets: Individual Note: Bet. 1754 - 1756, left in her husband's will 57 pounds current lawful money of New York66 Notes for Harman Van Ryper: Aka: Harmen Jurryanse; Van Ripen, Van Reipen, Van Rypen, Van Reiper, Van Reyper, Van Riper, Van Ryper. (CS) His will, dated June 17, 1754, proved May 14, 1756, is given -herewith: IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN this Seventeenth day of June in the year of Our Lord Anno Domini One thousand Seven hundred and fifty four I Harme Jurryanse of Achquechenonk in the County of Essex and Eastern Division of New Jersey yeoman being aged and infirm of Body but of sound and perfect mind and memory thanks be given to God there- fore and calling to mind the mortallity of my Body and knowing that it is appointed unto men once to Die do make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament (that is to Say) First and principally I Give and recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it hoping through the alone Merits of Jesus Christ to have Eternal life and my Body I recommend to the Earth to be Buried in a decent Christian manner at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall receive the Same again through the mighty Power of God and as touching such Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I Give bequeath and dispose of the same in the following manner and form Imprimis my Will is that all my just Debts and Funeral Expences be well truly and fully paid and discharged. Item I Give bequeath and Devise unto my dearly deloved Wife Judith Jurrianse the full and sole use and Improvement of all my Real and Personal Estate during the time she shall remain my Widdow (sic) for her comfortable Support in this life as also fifty seven pounds current lawful money of New York to be paid out of my Personal Estate unto her by my Executors Six Months after my decease. Item I Give and bequeath unto my Eldest Son Jurrie Van Rype my great Bible over and above his share and proportion which shall be hereafter in and by this my last Will and Testament given him. Item I Will and Devise that all my Lands or Real and Personal Estate shall be equally Divided share and share alike among my thirteen Children Jurrie VanRype Frederick VanRype Abraham VanRype Johannis Van-Rype Cliristoffel VanRype Marytie Van Rype Jacob VanRype Isaac VanRype Sarah VanRype Gerrit VanRype Geurt VanRype Thomas VanRype and Christina VanRype that is to say First my Two hundred Acres of land on which I dwell laing In the bounds of Achquechenonk Bounded on the North West side of Pessaick River bounded South by Madlene Vangiese and on the North side by Claes Vreland No 4 as by a Deed baring date the fifteenth day of May Anno Domini One thousand Seven hundred and twenty two more fully may appear together with the remainder of all my Lands to which I have right and Title in the Patent of Achquechenonk as also all my Lands in the County of Orange in the Colony of New York specified in a Deed there of baring date the twenty Sixth day of November Anno Domini One thousand Seven hundred and fifty now in the occupation of my Son Frederick Item I Will and ordain that my Son Fredricic shall be allowed and paid fifty pounds currant money of New York for the Improvement of the Place on which he now dwells to be paid at the time of the Division of my Estate hereafter to be Specified. Item I Will and Devise that Whereas my Children Jacob Sarah Gerrit Geurt Thomas and Christyna have not had an Outset as the rest of my Children that they shall have an Outset equivalent to that which the rest of my Children have had. Item I Will and ordain that if any of my Children aforesaid should die without any Heir then the Portion of the Deceased to be equally Divided among all my Surviving Children or their Heirs if any before the Division of my Estate aforesaid should depart this life. Item if any of my Children or Grandchildren should be under age at the time of Division aforesaid then my Executors shall make a just Division and give every one of the underaged Children or Grandchildren aforesaid their just and due portion. Item I Will that the Division of my Real and Personal Estate shall be made after the disease or Remarriage of my Wife which first happens. Item I do hereby nominate Constitute and appoint my above named Sons Abraham VanRype and Jacob VanRype Executors of this my last Will and Testament and do hereby revoke disanul and make void all and any other Will or Wills bequest and bequests:heretofore by me made Willed and bequeathed and Executor or Executors by me heretofore in any wise named ratifying allowing and holding for firm and Valid this and no other to be my last Will and Testament in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed Sealed published pronounced and Declared by the said Harme Jurryanes to be his last Will and Testament in the Presence of us (l) David Marinus ) JohannisWanshaer{ Richard Bradberry ) Harmon Juransen [L. S.] Source: "History of the City of Paterson", Wilson, 1921. More About Harman Van Ryper: Elder: 1731, chosen as Church Elder- DRC Elder #2: 1738, chosen as Church Elder- DRC Executor: 1732, named as one of the executors in the will of Christopher Steynmets (Steenmets), his father-in-law67 Land: 15/May/1722, Bought Lot # 4, Passaic River Religion: 1715, chosen as deacon DRC Religion #2: 1726, chosen as deacon DRC Will: 17/June/1754 Will Proved: 14/May/1736 More About Harman Van Ryper and Judith Steynmets: Marriage: Abt. 1721, New Jersey vi. Johanna Steynmets, born Abt. 1695 in New Jersey; married Claeson Garrabrant Bet. 1727 - 1731; born 07/January/1704. Notes for Johanna Steynmets: In some records, "Hannah" is listed as the daughter of Christoffel Steynmets and Sarah Van Nest; yet in other sources the name is spelled as "Joanna Steynmets". She was reported to be born about 1707. She married Garbrants Clasen in 1731. They had one son, Gerrebrandt. He was born in Belleville, N.J. Also See Notes on Joanna Steynmets.(CS) There appears to be some discrepancy in the records as to the name and marriage of "Joanna Steynmets/Hannah Steynmets" recorded as daughters of "Christophel and Jannetje" and "Christrophel and Sara" respectively. (CS)(DVW)(JSNJ) It is speculated that these two daughters are possibly one and the same for the following reasons: 1.Hannah Steynmets is recorded in the records as being married to a "Gerebrants Claes" in 1731.* 2.Joanna Steynmets is recorded as being married to a "Claeson Garrabrant" in 1731. 3.There are three children recorded as the children of "Joanna and Claes". 4.There is no record of children listed for "Hannah and Gerebranta Claes", although I have seen one reference (The Garrabrant Family Papers) to a son born to Hannah. This could also be "Jacob", born 1732 to Joanna and Claerse. Seems odd, but in looking at the date(1731) and the similarities in the names of the spouse, one can only surmise that they were the same person, thereby making "Hannah" and "Joanna" the same person.(CS) Sources: *"Ancestry of Charles A. Stymus and his wife Ella C. Smith", p44. Notes for Claeson Garrabrant: One source records the birth date as: "Abt. 1694". (CS) More About Claeson Garrabrant and Johanna Steynmets: Marriage: Bet. 1727 - 1731 vii. Benjamin Gerrit Stymest I68,69, born 1696 in Passaic, New Jersey70; died Aft. 08/May/1760 in Bergen, New Jersey; married (1) Sarah Anna Van Stee Bet. 1718 - 1720 in Bergen, New Jersey; born Abt. 1700 in Bergen, Bergen, New Jersey; died Bet. 1728 - 1729 in Bergen, New Jersey; married (2) Sarah Emans 01/April/1731 in Gravesend, Long Island, New York71; born 1706 in Riddenstown, New Jersey72; died Aft. 1753. Notes for Benjamin Gerrit Stymest I: Benjamin Stymest I was the son of Christophel (also spelled Christoffel Steynmetz, Stymes) Stymiest and Jannetje Gerritse (Van Wageningen). He was named "Benjamin" in honour of his deceased uncle, Benjamin (1669-1691). (Records indicate that Benjamin Stymiest I was the sixth child of Christoffel and Jannetje Gerrits (Van Wagenen). He was born in Passaic, New Jersey. Benjamin Stymest I married twice. He and his first wife Sarah Anna Van Stee had six children. His second wife Sarah Emans (also spelled Emmans, Emons) had thirteen children. Eventually they moved to Gravesend, Long Island, New York. In total, Benjamin Stymest I fathered 19 children. One source records Benjamin I's death as 1742, however, this is believed to be incorrect as his will was dated May 8, 1760.(CS) Sources: "New Jersey Gen. Mag.", Vol. 11 p. 94; Vol. 1 p. 62 "New Jersey Historical Society Pro.", Vol. 1 p. 165; Mss. of Grenville C. MacKenzie. "NYGB Vol. 40 page 170; Vol. 30 p. 171; Vol.4 p. 195; Vol. 28 p. 105; Vol. 33, pp. 255,102; Vol.26 p. 138; Vol. 27 p. 76; Vol. 40 pp. 284, 289, 170. "Dutch Reformed Church Records of Hackensack and Schraelenbeck, New Jersey" Pt. 2 p.37. "The Emmons", Corwin J. Emmons and Wilbur D. Emmons, 1983. Author's Note: In other works on the "Stymiest Family History" there seems to be much discrepancy as to which children belonged to, i.e. Benjamin Stymest I and Sara Van Stee or Benjamin Stymest I and his second wife, Sarah Emans. In these sources, the information offered contains neither reference, footnotes nor research citations. Although the work completed seems fairly informational, it is however, difficult to follow. One certified genealogist, a direct descendant of the Van Winkle family concurs with this finding. (DVW)(CS) Author's Note: (April 15, 2002) "Page 405.--In the name of God, Amen, May 8, 1750. I, BENJAMIN STEYMETS, of Gravesend, in Kings County, being very sick. I leave to my wife Sarah the use of all my real and personal estate during her life or widowhood, to maintain and bring up my children. After her death or marriage, all my estate to my 8 children, Christopher, John, Peter, Benjamin, Thomas, Geritt, George, and Neeltie, To be divided when my youngest child is 15 years of age. I leave to my son Christopher my smith tools "for his better support." I leave to my daughters Hannah and Sarah each oe15. My negro woman "Cate" and my 2 negro children are to be sold by my executors to pay debts. If any of my children shall be able to buy my real estate they shall have the preference before any stranger. I make Samuel Garretson and James Hubbard executors. Witnesses, John Buys, Cornelius Emmans, Jacobus Rider. Proved, April 25, 1762." Source: "New York City Wills, 1760-1766", New York Archives, New York, NY, p. 405. More About Benjamin Gerrit Stymest I: Baptism: 1698, Ahasymus, Bergen, New Jersey73 Will: 08/May/1750, Bergen, NJ Notes for Sarah Emans: Sara Emans (also spelled Emmens / Emmons / Emons) was the daughter of Jan Emmans, Jr.(CS) "The surname of "Emans" traces its origin back to the year 1273 England. The name comes from its an earlier spelling of: EMINO or EMON which is said to mean, "rich protector", and the final 's' signifies 'son of'. In England a number of variations of the spelling are found, such as: IMANS, EMANS, EMYNS. In the year 1273, a Johannes Ymanie was living in the County of Kent, and a Golda Ymanie was living in the County of Cambridge".(CJE/WDE) Source: "The Emmons Family Papers", Corwin J. Emmons and Wilbur D. Emmons. The family of "Emmans" is listed as inhabitants of the Town of Gravesend in 1673. Name:MenWomenCh.Slaves Abraham Emmans:1130 Andrew Emmans:1130 Jan Emmans:1131 Source: "Long Island Discovery: Vanderkemp's Translation of Dutch Records XXII", Sean Manley, New York, 1966, p. 272. Author's Note: In one source, namely, "The Emmons Genealogy", listed as children of "Sarah Emans and Benjamin Stymest I", are the following: "Christropher, Johannes, Peter, Thomas, Garret, George, Neeltie, Hanna, Sarah, and Jaunetje". The following source however, records the children of both wives used in this genealogy.(CS) Source: "NYGB Vol. 40 p.170; Vol. 30 p.171; Vol.4 p.195; Vol. 28 p.105; Vol. 33, pp.255,102; Vol.26 p.138; Vol. 27 p.76; Vol. 40 pp.284, 289, 170. Marriage Notes for Benjamin Stymest and Sarah Emans: Were married by Ernest Archer Wilson. More About Benjamin Stymest and Sarah Emans: Marriage: 01/April/1731, Gravesend, Long Island, New York74 6. Pieter Paulus75, born 1663. He was the son of 12. Paulus Pietersen and 13. Treyntje Maertens. He married 7. Treyntje Hans Jacobs 03/October/1687 in Bergen, New Jersey. 7. Treyntje Hans Jacobs More About Pieter Paulus: Religion: 06/October/1690, Pieter and his wife joined the church More About Pieter Paulus and Treyntje Jacobs: Marriage: 03/October/1687, Bergen, New Jersey Children of Pieter Paulus and Treyntje Jacobs are: i. Treyntje Powlse, born Bef. 04/October/1688. 3 ii. Rachel Powlse, born Abt. 1690 in Acquackanonck, Bergen Co., New Jersey; died 04/October/1753 in Acquackanonck, Bergen Co., New Jersey; married Casparus Davidus Steynmets III 03/October/1713 in Hackensack, New Jersey. iii. Geertje Powlse, born Bef. 04/June/1691. Generation No. 4 8. Capt. Casparus Johannes Steynmets II76,77, born 11/January/1610 in Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands78,79; died 1702 in Ahaysmus, Bergen Co., New Jersey. He was the son of 16. Johannes Casparius Davidus Steynmets I and 17. Geertje Hendricksen. He married 9. Jannetje Gerritsen Van Steenwyck 31/March/1652 in New Amsterdam, New York80. 9. Jannetje Gerritsen Van Steenwyck81,82, born Aft. 1610 in Zutphen, Gelderland, Holland83; died Bef. 12/January/1670 in Bergen, New Jersey84. She was the daughter of 18. Corporal Gerrit Janszen Van Steenwyck and 19. Catryna ?. Notes for Capt. Casparus Johannes Steynmets II: A Chronology of Casparus (Casparius/Casporus/Kaspar) Steynmets II (aka Steynmetszen/Steenmuts/Stymetts) 1610-1631: "Casparus or Casper Steynmets II (also spelled Kaspar, Casparius in some records); was born in Schiedam, Holland about 1610"* (across the great water-way from the city of Rotterdam). One source records a birth date as 1618. The Archives in the Netherlands, have indicated that his birth is more likely to have been 1610 as a record shows a birth date of one "Kaspar Steenmets/Steymuts" as January 11th., 1610, so this is the date I have used #(CS). "Caspar was the first generation of "Steynmets" to arrive in the new colony of New Netherlands (New Amsterdam) from Schiedam, Holland in 1631." (MC)(CS) Author's Note: It is believed that Casparus Steynmets arrived in New Netherlands about July 7th, 1631 after sailing from Texel, Holland on the ship "DE EENDRACHT"* (SEE: APPENDIX F: Casparius' Log To The New World) (CS) Sources: "Netherland Archives", The Hague, Netherlands, 1965. "Founders of Early American Families"; Rev Ed. Colkert, Cleveland: Founders and Patriots Society, 1985, p. 297 . Author's Note: It would also appear from records consulted that Casparus was the last and only surviving "male-child" in the family as two brothers died; one at birth, and the second brother after one year. His sisters, Margaretha married and moved to the Dutch East Indies, while his other sister, Geertje emigrated to New Netherlands and married Andreas Hoppe.(CS) There is a reference in P. H. Hoffman's series of articles that appeared in the New Jersey Historical Society Magazine in 1916 speculating that "Casparus Steynmutzen came with his brothers who owned and sailed trading vessels and came from time to time to this country, sailing up the Hudson for cargoes of furs and things that could be procured from the Indians. Caspar from one of these voyages remained behind and cast his lot with the Aertsons and Garretsons and Corneliusons. Very few settlers were found on Manhattan at the time and they were in the fort on the extreme and Lower end of the island." (PH) Author's Note: The "Casparus" mentioned in the article series above by P. H. Hoffman, was most probably Casparus II's father, "Casparius Johannes Davidus Steynmets I", but there is no evidence to his statement that he remained permanently in the New World during one of his voyages.(CS) Casparus Johann Steynmets II according to most Archival records came over to the New World by himself and not with his parents, as has been speculated by others in their notations. He is listed as an 'emigrant' on a roster of passengers leaving Rotterdam in March of 1631.(CS)+ Sources: *"The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record", Vol. 56 (1925). #"Centraal Bureau Voor Genealogie" and "Archives of Schiedam", Netherlands, Gemeentearchief van Schiedam, Stradserf 1, NL-3112 DZ, Schiedam. +"List of Passengers Emigrating From Holland", Dept. of Shipping Archives & Antiquities, The Hague, Netherlands. Casparus Steynmets II was a well educated man who knew several European languages. He lived in Holland during "The Golden Age" (1585-1669) and was living when the worlds renown artist, Rembrandt was painting the works we treasure today. Casparus was fortunate to study at the University in Leyden where he obtained his versatility for languages in Latin, French, Greek, and German. This was a very exciting time for Casparus. Also frequenting the halls of the university at this time, was the famous French, social writer of the day, "Descartes". Upon Casparus' arrival in the New World, "he soon became a well-known Indian trader and it wasn't too long before he became an important interpreter; earning him much respect as a new inhabitant of New Amsterdam". Source: "New Amsterdam and Its People"; p.14. 1640-1657: Casparus Steynmets soon became a prosperous business man owning houses and lots in New Amsterdam, as is shown on one of the oldest maps on record. (SEE: APPENDIX A and C) The West India Company at this time owned much of the land at the lower end of Manhattan Island and also many acres across the North River at Bergen. It was here (about 1645-46) that they built many gable ended houses on Whitehall Street (or Marketvelt), and Winkle Street (near the Fort) on Manhattan. The houses were disposed of by the Company to Henry Jansen, Maximilian Von Geile, Dominie Evardus Bogardus and his wife, (the famous widow Anneke Jans), and also their neighbour, a fourth house, to Casparus Stymenson and his family. Sources: "History of The First Settlers of New Amsterdam", J. H. Innes. "Caspar Steynmets and His Descendants", P. H. Hoffman, NJ Historical Society, 1916, p.14. The first flower to steal his heart away was Dorothea Aestens Van Wagganer. She became his first wife (about 1649), but records to date do not show where they were married. Records do tell us, however, that she had one daughter from a previous marriage. Her name was Mary Van Wagganer. Dorothea Aestens Van Wagganer and Casparus had one son together, Casparus D.( probably Davidus), Jr. who was born in 1650. Dorothea Aestens Van Wagganer died 1651 one year after Casparus D. Jr.'s birth. One year later, the second flower found its way into Casparus' heart. He remarried after the "banns" of his second marriage were published, March 31, 1652: "Casper (Steynwits) Steynmets, Wedr. of Van Dorthea Arentsen, en Janneken Gerritsen Van Wagenen, j.d. Van Zutphen (n-16)". There is a wonderful record of application that was made by a famous Sachem (Indian Chief) named "Wappanghrzewan" in the "Colonial History of New Jersey" which relates in the course of trading with the Indians and doing business with them. Casparus Steynmets and other settlers of the Village of Bergen had become quite familiar with their language and were able to communicate with the Indians and interpret for others, especially the so-called, "higher-ups". Apparently, as the story goes, this Indian Chief wanted to dispose of a very large tract of land stretching across the present state of New Jersey reaching to and including the lower end of the Delaware River. It is reported that many German and Swedish immigrants occupied or settled upon a portion of this claim, however, the Indian Chief came to the Burghers and authorities of the Village of Bergen and through them was able to apply to the "Lords Proprietors" of New Amsterdam, and in particular, Governor Peter Stuyvesant. The Chief eventually presented his petition which was endorsed by Casparus and others. The petition reads as follows: To the Governor Peter Stuyvesant, and to the Directors General, on behalf of the "High and Mighty Lords States General", and the "Incorporated West India Company", on the date hereof, and in the presence of the said directors, did come and appear in proper person, a certain Sachem well known to us,.. WAPPANGHRZEWAN by name, who hath to us declared, (we being well versed in the Indian language) and at the same time besought us to interpret and make known to the said "Directors General", that he the said Chief about six days ago was sent for by Mr. John Printz who claimed to be the Swedish Governor of South West Jersey Settlement, and made a request to the Chief that he and the people of the Settlement might bargain for and purchase the land owned by the said Sachem; Wappanghrzewan; however preferred to dispose of his claims to Governor Stuyvesant and the Dutch. An agreement was prepared and signed by the Chief with his mark made by himself at Tamccaugh, New Jersey, dated July 30, 1651. The historic document was also signed by: Brian Newton, George Baxter, David Letschew, CAPAR STEYNMETS, Herman Jensen, Reiner Domineus, Peter Harmenson, Hans Loderwicke, and Cornelius Van Riper, Secretary. Source: "Colonial History of New Jersey", New Jersey Historical Society, NJ,pp.11 & 597. In the Court Records of New Jersey is a record dated June 10th, 1652 pertaining to a law suit against one Jacob Van Curler in favour of the claimant, one Caspar Steynmets. A second record (1653) states that Caspar Steynmets complained that his wife's brother was in the employ of one Mr. Jan Hendrick for nine months and was "harshly treated". Caspar asked the court "for better treatment and that he receive decent clothing and payment as agreed upon". The Court favoured Caspar's petition and ordered payment and release of the said brother. Janneken Gerritsen Van Wagenen his second wife sailed to America on the ship "FAITH". Casparus Steynmets sued Capt. Judike Verleth (Verlath) of the "FAITH" on February 24, 1653 for balance of 71 libres earned by his wife during the voyage. Capt. Verleth sailed from Amsterdam, Holland, bound for the New World with merchandise and passengers and as the record indicates, Jannetje was to be paid for her passage for the "rendering of certain services on board the vessel". Source: RNA 1-55,65. Author's Note: "rendering certain services" in the 1650's had a different connotation than that of today, we hope! (CS) "One of the family's first acquaintances after their marriage in 1652 was one Jacob Steendam. He had arrived in New Amsterdam in 1650 or 1651 after a lengthy service with the West India Company. Both Casparus and Steendam were interested in slave trade and it was during this time that they became friends. Both lamented over the fact that they found it very difficult to do much in the New World because of the lack of support from the motherland. It was this fact, that led Steendam to write down his thoughts which would eventually become well known to the people of New Amsterdam. Casparus enjoyed his times together with Steendam and encouraged him to write more. Jacob Steendam was to become a well known poet. After settling in New Amsterdam, he was considered a man of fair substance. Yet it was not because of his poetry, but as a man of substance, that he was well known, for in 1653, Steendam was levied a tax of twenty-five guilders to help defray costs after the devastating Indian raids on New Amsterdam. The amount he was taxed indicates that he was certainly doing well as one of North America's leading tavern keepers. Casparus Steynmets, too was a man of substance according to the times, for he was also taxed a sum of twenty guilders. Author's Note: At the encouragement of Casparus and other friends, Steendam in 1659 wrote "The Complaint" which was sent to Amsterdam to be published. Originally it was titled, "The Complaint of North America to Her Mother". It was a time of complaints for the colony desperately needed more immigrants to work the farms and to keep the English from nibbling away at New Netherland's edges. He wrote the poem to depict New Amsterdam as the neglected daughter of Old Amsterdam. The poem is written in the first person, with New Amsterdam as the narrator of her own trials. Steendam is recognized as the first poet on record for the city which has inspired thousands of poems since his time- and "THE COMPLAINT" as the city's first known poem.(SEE "THE COMPLAINT" at beginning of book) (CS) Source: "Church of Jesus Christ of The Latter Day Saints"; (AFN:S92M-80) . "In 1652, Casparus moved his family to what is today, New Jersey and purchased a "browerie" (brouwery-farm) in Ahasymus (also spelled as Ahasimus or Ahisimus). Here he combined two businesses, farming and trading. Indian uprisings forced him back to New Amsterdam, where they remained for several years until peace was restored and returned to the Bergen Township at a later date." Source: "Hackensack Historical Society Yearbook, 1915". In 1655, Casparus and family were once again driven out by the Indians (W-78) to New Amsterdam, and in consequence was given permission to "tap wine and beer" at New Amsterdam on 22 February 1656. Source: "Records of New Amsterdam", Vol. , p. 287. Early historical family records tells of Casparus Steynmets owning a house on Winckel (Winkle) Street, (on what is now Division Street), near Fort Amsterdam, next to the home of Rev. "Dominie" Bogardus. He sold this house 27 August 1657." Source: "New Amsterdam and Its People"; p.14. "Valentine's Manuel-1861"; p. 594. "During many of the occupations or Indian raids, the Dutch were driven out of the city; the Steynmets family, who were said to be traders, brewery proprietors and cabinet makers, buried the family silver in the backyard, and fled to New Jersey, returning after the Dutch felt that it was safe to do so. Casparus Steynmets was admitted with all Rights and Privileges of a small Burgher on April 11, 1657". Source: "Valentine's Manual-1861"; p. 594. As a prominent gentleman, on June 21st, 1657 Casparus Steynmets was appointed a Lieutenant in the Bergen Militia and in 1663, he was again rewarded, this time being appointed Commander of the Militia at Bergen. 1658-1670: In January 1658, Casparus Steynmets and other settlers from Bergen who had fled from the fierce cruelties of the Indians, petitioned the Directors General, and their "Mighty Highnesses", to be permitted to return to and occupy their lands. July 27th, 1658 records the date in which Casparus Steynmets purchased a house which belonged to one Hendrick H. Kip, for which he received a deed dated as above. The property is situated on the south side of Brewers Street in New Amsterdam. Source: "History of The first Settlers of New Amsterdam", J. H. Innes. Further records found has Casparus Steynmets in the Courts of Justice on June 22, 1661. Casparus was suing one 'Douwe (Don) Hermsen' for slander. He had brought Hermsen into court after he could no longer endure his slanderous comments in the village. Not only did Hermsen fail to prove his innocence, but replied "that he had nothing good to say concerning Steinmets." At the end of the hearing Casparius was victorious. So impressive was the Court of New Amsterdam with Casparus' oratory skills that not only did he win his civil suit and ordered to receive 15 guilders for compensation from Mr. Hermsen, but on September 5th, 1661, was appointed a Schepen (or Magistrate) for a one year term in the newly formed Court of Justice at Bergen. Another event of note was a petition approved by the Directors General and Council for certain protection against Indian raids, attacks, scalping, etc. in the form of palisading the village. Caspar Steynmets, Tilman Van Vleeck and Herman Sweedman signed the petition which was granted on March 10th, 1661. Petition of The Magistrates of Bergen In Albany, New York there remains the original copy of the petition (1661) which is translated below by an Archivist, by the name of, A. J. F. van Laer dated, June 22nd, 1912. The original four page document although suffering somewhat from the ravages of fire, is in fairly good condition today. This document in its original Dutch language can be located in the "Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York", Vol. 13, pp. 232, 233. A rare and valuable piece of history to behold. (CS) Translation: "PETITION OF THE MAGISTRATES OF BERGEN, ASKING TO BE PROVIDED WITH A CLERGYMAN. To the Noble, Very Worshipful, His HONOR, the Director-General, and The Honorable Council of New Netherland. Show with due reverence the Schepens of the village of Bergen, that whereas your petitioners have observed and considered the fatherly direction and care of your Honorable Worships regarding the erection of churches, and school-houses, more especially that a God fearing man and preacher be secured to promote and teach the fear of the Lord in the community of Bergen and its jurisdiction; Therefore, the Schepens have thought it advisable, each for himself, to propose it, to learn what every man would be willing to pay yearly of his free will, affection, and love of God's holy and blessed word, to have a good teacher, till such a time, when the Noble Lords-Directors of the Incorporated West-India Company shall begin, according to the custom of the country, to levy tithes. After the Schepens had made these propositions, the below named persons have voluntarily declared that they will give a yearly contribution; the sum to be paid by such voluntary offerings may be calculated at 417 guilders in wampum, but there are among these people some, who have expressed themselves willing to do more according to their abilities; if God Our Lord would bless them and increase their prosperity; among the others, opposite whose names no sums are mentioned; there are some very willing, some very unwise, those, who are willing, are the majority and declare, that when a preacher comes, they too would do their best according to the circumstances, like the others. Whereas the petitioners do not know, whether the people of Haersimons (Ahasimus) come under this jurisdiction; therefore, the petitioners cannot report, what they would do, but the Schepens find it advisable and very necessary, that the village be provided with a preacher and submit to the mature consideration and decision of your Honorable Worships, that it might be notified to the Noble Lords-Directors, our Patoons, by the next ships. Your Honorable Worships know, with what courage the village of Bergen has been established by the community and that the same has maintained itself at great expense to the inhabitants, without any outlay to the Lords- Directors. The community is therefore of opinion, that their Noble Honors should take that into consideration and therefore assist the village of Bergen so much readier according to their discretion and to send one over for one or two years at their expense; during that time the land will with God's help have increased in value, so that then that which the good hearted community will liberally give, can be taken for assistance. Awaiting you Honorable Worships decision hereon the petitioners remain. Your Noble, Honorable Worships humble servants: Tielman van Vleeck, Machghyel Jansen, Herman Smedman, CASPER STEINMETS." * List of voluntary contributors, with the sum promised by each. Thielman van Vleeck- 50; Douwe Harmens- 06; Dirck Gerritsen- 20; Claes Pietersen,Cos of Gemenepa- 50; Jacob Leendersen- 25; Evert Coertsen- 13; Jan, The Englishman- 06; Dirck Classen- 10; Paulus Pietersen- 25; Jan Loserecht- 06; Willem Jansen-10; Gerrit Gerritsen*- 06; Joost van Linden- 10; Claes Arentsen- 08; Adrian Post*- 20; Michielsen Jansen- 25; Jacob Sergiant- 08; Harmen Smedeman- 25; Arent Louwerens- 10; Casper Steinmets*- 25; Jan Cornelis- 03; Jan Schulten- 25; Jan Cornelius,the rich- 10; Michiele Teunissen- 06; Thomas, the cooper- 03; Jan Lubbersen- 06; Cornelius Abrahams- 06; Dirck Gerritsen- 20= 417 (guilders in wampum: money) *Author's Note: Caspar Steinmets, Adrian Post, and Gerrit Gerritsen are all ancestors to the present "Stymiest" Family. List of those, who are willing, but give no specified sum, keeping it at their discretion. Jan Swaen, Louerens Andries, Hendrick Teunissen, Claessie Teuniss, the widow of, Englebert Steenhuisen, Romein Teuniss, Dirck Teunissen, Widow Pieter Rudolpsen, Harmen Edwarts, Nicolas Verlet. Refused have:Tyes Lubbersen, Henrich Jansen Spyer, Frerick, the cobbler. The Lords Proprietors received the request with much enthusiasm and immediately forwarded it to the government in Holland, and in accordance with their desire, a clergyman was sent to New Amsterdam on the next available ship. Source: "Records of the Reformed Church of Bergen, New Jersey"; Yearbook (V-76): 1913, SLC Film # 1405485. As an Ordinance in 1661, which was passed by the Directors General and Councillors of New Amsterdam, a new Court of Justice was to be formed in Bergen. Peter Stuyvesant, therefore on 16 October, 1662 on behalf of the "Mighty Lords Proprietors", did choose as judges honest intelligent persons, owners of real estate, who were lovers of peace, promoters and professors of the Reformed Religion as it is taught in the Word of God and in order of the Synod of Dordrecht in Holland, to consist of one Schout (Sheriff) and three Schepens. The Schepens appointed were Caspar Steinmets, Michael Jensen and Herman Sweedman. This action taken of the "Lords Proprietors" established the first Municipal Government in New Jersey. Casparus Steynmets and others had to swear an Oath of Allegiance in a colourful ceremony which took place in the Stadhuis (City Hall) following their appointment. They dressed in their long cloaks and huge bell-crowned hats and solemnly took their Oath of Office and bowed their heads for a benediction: "We thank Thee that ...it has pleased Thee to make us the rulers of the people of this place." (CS) Author's Notes: In one Family History reference there is a notation that Caspar Steynmets was appointed "Schout", but in checking the source cited, Caspar was named a "Schepen". The first appointed Schout of Bergen was Van Vleeck (also spelled Van Vleck). In New Jersey, a statue of Peter Stuyvesant stands, and on an attached plaque is listed the names of his Schepens, one of which is Casparus Steynmets.(JS)(CS) A petition was presented on January 24th, 1662 to the court asking for a public well to be excavated in Bergen. Caspar Steynmets signed the petition, with others interested and on its being presented to the Court in New Amsterdam to the Directors General and Council, permission was granted. An Order in Council by the new elected Municipal Government was enacted January 28th, 1662. It proposed for the excavation of a public well inside the palisaded enclosure; to be erected to protect the village from the Indians. This act was signed by Casparus Steynmets, Van Vleeck, Sweedman and Jensen. The petition was finally approved on February 9th, 1662. It is reported that the said 'well' was still in use as late as 1895. (CS) His first year as Schepen was remarkable to say the least; showing his expertise in all areas of law and municipal governing. The Court of New Amsterdam, once again, because of his "natural talents", re appointed him as Schepen of Bergen in 1663. Philip Carteret appointed new Governor of New Jersey in July 1662 assumed control and authorized Capt. Verlath to call and constitute a Court. Casparus Steynmets was once again chosen. This time he was appointed a Magistrate in the Town of Bergen along with his friends, Herman Sweedman and Elias Michaels. As officers of Carteret's Court, they had to swear an Oath of Allegiance binding themselves to the West India Company, as maintained in New Amsterdam and Bergen. This was to continue from 1661-1666. On December 28th, 1662, Casparus Steynmets found himself once again in the Court of New Amsterdam. This time a complaint stated that he and Schout Van Vleeck and one Herman Sweedman "fenced-in" too much land. They were all ordered to appear before the Court for a hearing. At the hearing Michael Jansen and Adrian Post appeared on behalf of the inhabitants of Bergen. As deputies they stated, "that it would cause damage to the inhabitants of the village if the parties continued with their fencing. The aforesaid, Steinmets, Van Vleeck and Sweedman maintained that no obstacle whatever could arise therefrom." It was then ordered that the land be surveyed and the surveyors report to the Directors General and afterwards, directions would be given. This was done and full permission was given to go on with the fencing, so long as they did not trespass on the public pasture land. 1664 proved to be a disappointing year for the Dutch colonies and after the surrender of the Dutch Government to the English, Casparus Steynmets and other officers were continued in office under Governor Carteret, and later in 1664, a Court of Adjudication was organized for the Town of Bergen, with Capt. Verlath as President, and Casparus Steynmets and others as Assistants and Judges. Thus, "officers, Steinmets, Jensen and Sweedman were appointed Judges for the local Court of Bergen." Source: V-78 Governor Carteret continued in the capacity as Governor after the English take-over, with his headquarters at Elizabeth Town. In August of 1665, Carteret decided to reorganize the Court of Bergen, Gememopen, Ahasymus and Hoboken. Casparus Steynmets was appointed its first Judge (1665) for the County. Many Dutch including Casparus, fearing the success of an English takeover reluctantly swore an "Oath of Allegiance" to the English in 1665. This was the initial "planting of the seed" for later generations which would eventually lead to Benjamin Stymiest II, Casparus' descendant, to come to Canada as a United Empire Loyalist. "On May 8th, 1666, Casparus Steynmets demanded payment for use of his home in New York (New Amsterdam) as a schoolhouse." His petition requested a sum of some 260 florins. The court in this instance asked Casparus to wait as there was "no money in the treasury", however, he asked them again, and a second reply of "no money" was once more the response. Source: (RNA -VI-4). "On March 12th, 1668, Casparus Steynmets purchased in the village of Bergen a large tract of land once belonging to Governor Philip Carteret. 1671-1702: "Page 111.--Bond of Captain JOHN PALMER, to Colonel Thomas Dongan, Governor of this Province. This bond is to secure the annual rent of 10 (pounds sterling), payable by Casper Stymets, for a farm or Bowery at Harsamus, in East Jersey, belonging to his majesty, King James. Dated February 20, 1685. Witnesses, Frederick Flypsen, Rombout Phillipse. Acknowledged, February 20, 1685, before Frederick Flypsen." Source: "New York City Wills, 1708-28", p. 111. "On May 12th, 1688, he received confirmatory patent on several plots of land in and around the Village of Bergen." (SEE: MAP OF BERGEN and BUYTEN TUYN, 1660 in PART II: A Beginning in the New World; and APPENDIX E). One of the houses that he owned was assessed at $1,000.00 which was a considerable amount of money during those times. (CS) Source: "New Jersey Archives"; XXI-4,6. Jannetje Gerritsen Van Wagenen, his second wife, died in 1670; and as he had a large family of nine small children, Casparus soon found his third wife, Tryntje Jacobs (Jacobus Walling) Van Winkle Tades Stoffleson*. Their "banns" were published February 26th, 1671. They married, March 15th, 1671 before the Court at Bergen. (M-13). Source: *"Records of The Reformed Church of Bergen, NJ", Yrbk. 1914, Item # 13; recorded 26 February 1671. "On 4 September 1673, when the Dutch had come into possession of the territories again, Casparus was made Captain of the Militia at Bergen." In Governor Carteret's time, the legislature consisted of the Governor with his council of seven members in the Upper House, or Senate. The citizens of the town of Bergen 1673 were ordered by the Lords Proprietors of New Orange to swear an "Oath of Allegiance" or to be constrained thereto by the force of arms. The new Oath of Allegiance was stated as follows: "We do promise and swear in the presence of Almighty God, To be Loyal and Faithful to Their Mighty Highnesses, The Lords States General of the United Netherlands and His Serene Highness, The Prince of Orange, and the Governor already appointed or to be appointed, and to comfort ourselves on all occasions as Loyal and Faithful Subjects and bound to do." Source: (DCHNY: 11-597). "In 1674, Casparus Steynmets signed a petition granted to the Lutherans of New Jersey." "He served as Deputy from Bergen in the Council of New Orange (New York) in 1674; and as a representative from Bergen in the First and Second Assembly of New Jersey." Source: (V-76). "At the death of his third wife Tryntje Jacobs, 1677; he gave the farm and homestead to his sons, Johannes Steynmets and Gerrit Steynmets. Johannes would later will his portion of his father's estate to his sister Joanna (Steynmets) Prior, and she in turn gave it to her son, Jacob Prior. On May 12th, 1677 his third wife, Tryntje Jacobs was buried in New York (D-43). Casparus, an hier to the estate of Tryntje Jacobs, received on October 11th, 1677 a patent, "in right of Tryntje Jacobs Walling (Van Winkle), his deceased wife, formerly widow of Jacob Stoffelsen, six acres for a garden at Horsemes." Source: "New Jersey Archives": XXI-28. After the death of his third wife, Caspar Steynmets in 1678 hired a servant woman by the name of Arientje Gerrits van Huysen, to look after the children and his household. He eventually chose her as his fourth wife and married his 'bride-to-be' in October, 1693. There are no known children from this marriage.(B-252). Casparus Steynmets II, the first generation of "Stymiest's" in North America, lived a full and productive life. He died in 1702 at the age of ninety-two. This possibly beginning the descending gene of "longevity" known to so many in the "Stymiest" family. He was one of early America's most respected immigrants and pioneers. Through four marriages, he fathered eleven children, and was step-father to one that we know about. He is buried in the Old Bergen Cemetery.(CS) Author's Note: Casparus Johannes Steynmets II was inducted into "America's First Families" on December 19th, 2000. A "Roll of Honor" certificate was presented to his 10th generation great-grandson, (Carlyle William Wayne Stymiest of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) in Portland, Oregon, USA. (CS) Primary Sources: *"Founders and Patriots of Early American Families"; Colkert, Meredith B., Jr. 1985, p. 276. (Source Code:1262) "Emigrants From Europe: 1607-1657"; Ohio Founders and Patriots, Cleveland, 1975, p. 366. "German Immigrants in New York: 1630-1674". "Abstracts of Wills on File in Surrogate's Office: 1665-1707"; New York City. "America's First Families", Oregon, 2000. 1655 Assessments in New Amsterdam, Unpaid as of 1657 The Administrative Minutes, March 8, 1657 to January 28, 1661, Inclusive Johannes P'r Verbrugge.....fl. 100. Cornelis Steenwyck.......... 100. P'r Corn's VanderVeen....... 60. Piet'r Jacobs Buys.......... 80. Abram Nichels............... 70. Abram la Nooy............... 40. Andries d'Haes.............. 20. Tomas Lambertsen............ 20. Claes Bordingh.............. 20. Jan the Cooper.............. 25. Lodouyck Pos................ 15. Jan Peeck................... 20. Fredrick Hendrick........... 10. Pieter Jacobs Marius........ 20. Andries Jochemsen........... 10. Michel Paulizen............. 15. Egbert Van Borsum........... 30. Jan Perie................... 10. Isaack Foreest.............. 20. D. v. Schelluyne............ 12. Aldart Coninck.............. 15. Sybrant Jansen.............. 10. Willem Pietersen............ 15. Salamon La Chair............ 10. Cornelis Jansen Clopper..... 15. Myndert the Cooper.......... 10. Claes d'Ruiter and Harm Douw 15. Abram Planck................ 20. Mr Hans Kierstede........... 20. Adolf Pietersen............. 12. Gerrit Fullewever........... 15. Egbert Woutersen............ 20. Hendrick W'msen the Baker... 25. Joost the Baker............. 25. Pieter Kock................. 20. Rendel Huwit................ 10. Casper Stynmets............. 10. Sybout Clasen............... 20. Cristiaen Barentsen......... 15. Tomas Hall.................. 25. Jochim Beeckman............. 10. Claes Poulizen.............. 10. Claes P'r Smit 1 beaver..... 8. Isaack Allerton............. 60. Jan the Scribe.............. 12. Symon Velle................. 12. Corn's Van Langer 1 beaver.. 8. Henricus van Dyck........... 30. Frans Jansen................ 20. Jan Jansen van St. Obyn..... 12. Hendrick van Bommel......... 6. Claes Tysen................. 10. Aert Willemsen.............. 20. Luycas Andriessen 1 beaver.. 8. Aryan Symonsen 1 beaver..... 8. Claes the Younger at A. Blommaerts............... 20. Mr Jacob Varrevanger........ 30. Jacob van Couwenhoven....... 100. Total fl. 1408 Source: Rockland County New York & Bergen County New Jersey Historical Information More About Capt. Casparus Johannes Steynmets II: Appointments: 16/October/1662, first Schepen appointment made at Fort Amsterdam85,86 Baptism: April/1612, Dutch Church, Leyden, Netherlands87 Burial: Abt. 1702, Bergen Co., New Jersey Census: 1671, listed as living in Bergen Co., NJ (as per New Jersey Census: Bef. 1772-1890) Comment: 19/December/2000, inducted into "America's First Families: Roll of Honor" certificate presented to 10th generation great grandson, Carlyle W. W. Stymiest in Oregon USA88 Emigration: March/1631, New Amsterdam (New York)89,90 Event: 22/February/1656, obtained a license to tap beer and wine in New Amsterdam Event #2: 11/April/1657, admitted "to all the rights of a small Burgher" Event #3: 10/March/1661, petition of The Magistrates of Bergen91 Land: Bet. 1665 - 1675, property form Dirck Gerritsen Van Tright to Casper Steynmitz (Ref. 15, p. 174)92 Marriage Witnesses: 1648, witnesses to Baptism of Michael Misner (Miscaer) were: Caspar Steynmets, Roeloff Cornelison and Gerrit Gerritson93 Military service: 21/June/1657, commissioned Lieutenant of the Company, Bergen, NJ Military service #2: 1663, appointed Commander of the Militia, Bergen, NJ Moved Residence: 1670, Bergen Co., NJ Other Surname Spellings: 1648, Stymers/Stimers/Stimets/Steymets/Stymus/Steynmaetz Property #1: Bet. 1631 - 1702, owned land in Meadow-lots (now Coney Island)94 Property #2: Bet. 1646 - 1660, owner of Block E, Lot 11(New Amsterdam) Source: Castello Map (List of Inhabitants) 1660 Property #3: 27/July/1658, purchased home belonging to Hendrick H. Kip, for which he received a deed; property is situated on the south side of Brewers Street in New Amsterdam Religion: 01/November/1656, listed as a Lutheran in New Netherland95 Residence: 1652, moved his family to the "Bowerie" (farm) in Bergen, NJ Residences: Bet. 1652 - 1702, lived in Bergen and Ahasymus, NJ and Albany, NY Notes for Jannetje Gerritsen Van Steenwyck: In some archival records, Jannetje is listed as "Janneken Gerrits Van Zutphen; also Jannetje Gerritse Van Steenwyck". (CS) The Steynmets family connections to the "Van Wagenen" family (those of "Esopus" and "Bergen") was sealed with the marriage of Casparus Steynmets II to his second wife, Jannetje. The name of "Van Wagenen" is richly steeped in history and dates back to the early 1500's in Holland. Jannetje 'Gerritsen' Van Wagenen was also descended from the family who emigrated from Southern France to Holland. She was a distant cousin to Jannetje 'Gerrits' Van Wageningen who would later marry Christoffel Steynmets. (See: Notes on Christoffel Steynmets' wife, Jannetje Gerrits Van Wageningen.) Several records have her name spelled as "Janneken Gerritsen (Van Wagenen)". She was the brother of Gerritt Gerritsen (Van Wagenen) and was born in Zutphen, Gelderland. Her father, being from the village area of Wageningen, hence, her surname changing to "Van Wagenen", meaning 'of the village of' Wageningen. Jannetje sailed to America on the ship "FAITH"** owned and commanded by Capt. Verluth (also spelled Verlath), and as part of her passage, evidently agreed to take passage money from her wages "for services rendered" while on board the ship. After her arrival in New Amsterdam she immediately went to live with her brother Gerrit Gerritsen (Van Wagenen) at Ahasymus, in Bergen, New Jersey. It was here that she met her brother's intimate friend and business associate, Casparus Steynmets. Casparus Steynmets sued Capt. Verlath in 1653: Plantiff (Casparus Steynmets VS Capt. Van Judike Verlath) in Manhattan Court, demanding a balance of 71 libers according to the account of wages by his wife, Jannetje (nee Gerritsen) Van Wagenen from said defendant Capt. Verlath for services rendered on board ship from Amsterdam, Holland to America. Defendant claims that 75 florins and 15 libers in wampum only is due. He also complains that she received goods to the amount of 128 florins, including freight, so that the balance of only 39 florins is due. The Burgomasters and Schepens decided that each must render copies of their accounts, and that the wife of Steinmets must personally appear at the next Court, to be held March 10, 1653. On September 10th, 1653, the Court reconvened, and the case of the settlement was once again discussed. The Burgomasters and Schepens found that "the parties did not have written agreements, and having carefully listened to the statements of both sides, decided that the services began when she went on board the ship at Amsterdam, Holland; and according to the confession of the Plantiff, the passage from Holland was to be deducted from the wages; and to settle the question of 'goods received', Jacob Cowenhoven and Pieter Cornelison Van der Veer are hereby appointed to balance accounts. Signed September 15th, 1653."* Source: **"Ship Passenger Lists New York and New Jersey (1600-1825)"; 3rd. Edition; Boyer, Carl, California, 1978. *"Documents Relating to the History of New York State" Not too much has yet been researched on this side of the family, however, we do know that Jannetje Gerrits (Van Wagenen) did have a nephew by the name of Manuel Gerrits (Gerritsen). (It is speculated he was a child born of a black slave woman). Manuel was probably one of the luckiest immigrants in the new world as "he received one of the most dramatic sentences by a court" in the colony's history. It was to become a legend and used to terrify newcomers to North America. It started out as a brawl in a slave barracks, during which Jan Premero, a slave, was killed. Immediately, seven men involved in the fight were rounded up. Manuel Gerrits Van Wagenen was one of the seven. They were all collectively charged with murder. All pleaded guilty, but since there was only one crime, they had to draw lots to see which one of them should suffer the death penalty. The lot, "by God's Providence" as the court noted, fell upon Manuel Gerrits (Van Wagenen) popularly known as "The Giant" because of his size. The following week, Manuel was sentenced to be hanged and the entire population turned out to watch the execution. The hangman tied "two strong halters" around Gerrits' neck, but to the dismay of the audience, when the ladder on which he was standing was pulled away, both halters broke and Manuel fell to the ground, stunned, but alive. The superstitious viewers immediately set up a clamour for his release which was granted. Sources: "Church of Jesus Christ of The Latter Day Saints"; (AFN:S92M-C5) "Additional Documents" Translated and Edited by Barthold Fernow, 1877, Dutch Archives, Netherlands. Jannetje Steynmets, wife of Caspar Steynmets II, was one of the founding members of the Reformed Church at Bergen according to the register which began recording in 1664 AD. In the yearbook, sourced below, one can find the original signature of "Jannetje Steynmets" (1664) with the notation beside her name (in Dutch) "Ovorlodon". (CS) Source: "Register of the Members Belonging to the Church at Bergen, A.D. 1664" Yrbk. 1915; Item # 608. Name: Jannetje Steynmutsen Event: Lived Year: 1659 Place: New York City County: New York Province: New York Source: The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (quarterly-1875) - Extracts Additional info: Also available on microfilm at Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Page: 43 Birth: Aft 1610 Death: Jan. 12, 1670 Widow of Casper Stynmets Burial: Old Bergen Churchyard Jersey City Hudson County New Jersey, USA Created by: Jeff Walter Record added: Apr 05, 2005 Find A Grave Memorial# 10726580 More About Jannetje Gerritsen Van Steenwyck: Burial: 12/January/1670, Bergen, New Jersey96,97 Death Date # 2: January/1670 Marriage Witnesses: 17/March/1659, Jannetje Steynmutsen is a witness to baptism of Francoys Post, son of Capt. Adriaen Post98 Marriage Notes for Casparus Steynmets and Jannetje Van Steenwyck: Vol 1 Marriages of Dutch Reformed Church: 1639-1801, p.16 One source records: "m. 15 Mar 1671, Bergen, New Jersey". (CS) Source: "Sample/Semple Family Project: Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Eric Sample and Rubena Elizabeth Hart"; compiled by James Maurice Sample, Toronto, Ontario. More About Casparus Steynmets and Jannetje Van Steenwyck: Banns: 31/March/1652, Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam Marriage: 31/March/1652, New Amsterdam, New York99 Children of Casparus Steynmets and Jannetje Van Steenwyck are: i. Johannes Kasparus Steynmets II100,101,102, born Bef. 05/October/1653 in New Amsterdam, New York103; died 20/March/1709 in Bergen, New Jersey; married Annetje Jacobs Van Winkle 30/November/1676 in Acquacknonck, New Jersey104; born Bef. 02/January/1656 in New York City105; died Abt. 1724 in New York, New York. Notes for Johannes Kasparus Steynmets II: Johannes (also spelled as Johannis) Steynmets was christened on 5 Oct., 1653, and died on March 20, 1709. He was buried in the Village of Bergen, NJ Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery. "Johannes Steynmets was buried March 22, 1709 at Bergen on the common burial ground; 128th. with pall".* He was Married in Acquackanonk, New Jersey to Annetje Jacobus Van Winkle (widow) (also spelled Walingen/Walichs/Wallings in many Van Winkle records) on 30 November 1676. "Johannes Steynmets, Y. M. (young man) from Manhattan, and Annetje Jacobse Van Winkle, Y. D., (young daughter) from New York; received marriage certificate, Nov. 30, 1676."* Johannes Steynmets was Annetje Van Winkle's step-brother by her mother's fourth marriage to his father, Casparus Steynmets. He died leaving no living children.(CS) Sources: *"Burials In The Village of Bergen, New Jersey: Beginning 1666"; Yrbk. 1915, Item # 209 dated and recorded March 20, 1709. "A Genealogy of The Van Winkle Family,(1630-1913)"; by Daniel Van Winkle. SLC# 1405485. *"Records of Reformed Church of Bergen, NJ Yearbook", 1914, Item # 27 dated and recorded October 29, 1676. Johannes Steynmets, like his father before him, was interested in municipal affairs of the community and was elected Magistrate of Bergen and served in the Legislature of the area of the day (1686-1687). Records show that he witnessed as Clerk of the Town of Bergen an affidavit made by Claes Arentson Toers. Source: "Documents Relating to New York", V-77. Johannes (John) was the oldest son of Casparus Steynmets II and Jannetje Gerritsen (Van Wagenen) and together with his father and younger brother, Gerrit, the farm referred to as "The West India Company's Farm" came to the Steynmets family around 1675, firstly as a management farm and later on under their ownership. Johanes Steynmets Book A : 25 Feb 1708 Articles of agreement between, Garott Stynmott and Johannis Stynmott to purchase a certain farm in Bergen Co., NJ patented 1685. Signed Garott Stynmott. Wit: Abraham Masaer, William Dayling, John Conrad Codweis and David Provoost Historical Documentation of The West India Farm: The first known record that can be traced regarding this particular farm dates back to approximately 1636, when Cornelius Van Voorst lived at Ahasymus near the water and ferry dock which took people over to New Amsterdam between what is today Fourth and Fifth Streets in New Jersey. He lived at the time in a small framed house that was thatched with reeds. Unfortunately, on June 25th, 1636, the house was burned down during one of the Indian raids on his property. It was after this time that the West India Company purchased interest in Pavonia reserving Ahasymus for their own use as a trading and shipping port and especially as a trading post with the Indians of the area. Van Voorst remained in possession of it until his death. On March 16th, 1639, the widow of Van Voorst was issued a twenty-year lease on the Company's "Bowerie" at Ahasymus. She agreed to keep it in good repair and to build a new frame house. Not too long after she remarried, this time a Jacob Stoffelson. She was to live only for another year. In her will she left the farm lease to Jacob in which he held it as tenant of the Company until February 1647, when he requested a new lease as tenant of the Company until May, 1661. But not all was easy at the farm because during the year of 1643 he was driven out by the Indians during an attack; his buildings burned and the entire farm in ruins. Shortly before the expiration of his lease, he appeared before the Directors of the Company and told them that he had "been expelled by the savages, all his property destroyed, 'two times' and now was requesting for an extension on his lease". The Directors saw the plight of the poor man and immediately agreed to grant him another five years at the rental rate of one quarter of the produce, and at the expiration of the lease, the farm was to revert back to the Company. Jacob Stoffelson probably thought he was very unlucky, for in 1665, the Indians returned once more and burned his farm to the ground. In consideration of the loss, the farm was leased once more to him on December 1st.,1666, without rent for one year. In the latter part of 1658, a new house arose. The farm next to his property was occupied by his step-son, Ide Van Voorst on which he had built a new house. This property did not have the sanctions of the government which tended to discourage Ide and other settlers from building there because of the isolation, and the constant fear of Indian attacks. Jacob Stoffelson at this time had taken another wife whose name was Tryntje Van Winkle, widow of Jacob Walling Van Winkle, on August 7th., 1657. All seemed to be going well until 1664 when the English were victorious over the Dutch. Stoffelson was still in possession of the farm and remained so as a tenant of the property by virtue of the first of the "Articles of Capitulation". He decided to improve the farm by enclosing it with a fence, however, the Lords Proprietors said he was in contravention of the old Dutch Company lease and ordered him to appear before them: "Whereas, Jacob Stoffelson is about to fence in a certain parcel of land in and about Ahasymus, displeasing to the other inhabitants there, and without any authority there, this is to require the said Stoffelson to forbear the fencing of the said land until further orders. Given under my seal this 5th day of March 1665. Signed Philip Carteret, Governor of New Jersey." This notice never did reach Stoffelson, for it was burned in the house of the Secretary, Samuel Edsall; however, a second notice was issued shortly thereafter, and Stoffelson was forced to comply. But other events were brewing as well what with the take-over of the English. The Dutch were all required to surrender officially to the English and all their property was confiscated. The only families in Ahasymus during this time were the Van Voorsts, The Stoffelsons, and Purmarents. The new governor of the territory, Governor Nicholls, of New York extended the farm lease to the Stoffelsons on the 1st January 1667 stating that it was to be theirs "all the days of their lives to either of them, in consideration of the care they had taken of the farm and the improvements they had made thereon". Stoffelson died before the expiration of a year leaving his wife in possession of the property. It wasn't long after that Tryntje Stoffelson remarried, this time to Michael Tades on June 17, 1668, but the marriage didn't last very long as Michael Tades died soon thereafter leaving Tryntje a widow once more. Tryntje Jacobs Van Winkle soon met and married Casparus Steynmets II on 15 March 1671. They continued to live on the famous Company farm of 385 acres, acting on the terms of the lease of Governor Nicholls to Stoffelson and his wife. Casparus Steynmets also decided to enclose the farm with fencing and this incident resulted in a declaration from the Governor for which he immediately complied. After the Dutch reestablished their authority over the English once more in the country, Van Voorst and his brother-in-law, Purmarent protested to the authorities against Casparus Steynmets saying "that Casparus Steinmets should not have any greater privileges than he had under Governor Stuyvesant". Casparus Steynmets then asked for "a confirmation of the lease of the "Bowerie" made to his wife and her former husband by the English government, when that government was in possession". The confirmation was granted, and a lease was obtained on the 12 April 1674. This did not sit well with Van Voorst and Purmarent, who charged Casparus with "appropriating more than his share of the farming land in and about Ahasymus". Casparus' arguments were heard and was favoured by "allowing to fence in all the unappropriated land in the valley appertaining to Ahasymus", and Van Voorst and Purmarent were "allowed to fence in all the tillage and valley land belonging to them in lawful property". Casparus Steynmets, Johannes father was in possession of the farm of the old West India Company when the English again defeated the Dutch and obtained authority over the land. The new Governor of New York ordered Casparus Steynmets before the Courts for "the rent which he claimed was due". The record in the court lists the case as: "Governor Philip Carteret VS Casparus Steynmets" Governor Carteret suggested that a George Cook be sent to defend the suit on March 6th, 1675. There is no record to date to be found regarding the outcome of this civil-suit. We next see Casparus Steynmets in 1678 receiving the lease of the "Bowerie" of the West India Company at Ahasymus "for and during his natural life, and one entire year thereafter; the said Steinmets to yield and pay therefor the sum of four hundred guilders "servant" to the Governor of New York". This lease met with more opposition from the community and was repudiated by the authorities of New Jersey, and on the 5 of October, 1678, Casparus was summoned "to appear before the Court of Bergen at its next sitting to show his authority to occupy the farm; and he was commanded in the meantime to pay more rent". He apparently did not obey the court summons and did not appear until the 23 November, giving as an excuse for not appearing sooner that "he could not read the summons, and that he did not know what it was until the English constable had told him".* He was forgiven by the new Governor, Andrews, and allowed to continue occupying the farm until further notice. In 1683, we read that " Samuel Brown of East New Jersey Proprietors was demanding rent from Casparus Steynmets". What the rent was for, the record does not state, however, the new Governor of New York, a Mr. Duggan issued Brown a threatening letter which effectively silenced him. The Governors and authorities, at this time, were troubled with claims that "were a continual source of annoyance, and that this prevented rents from being collected". To prevent additional trouble about the Farm at East Jersey (which really belonged to His "Majesty"), the governor gave to Judge Palmer a "release of the reversion for 99 years, from the Feast of St. Michael, The Archangel next ensuing after the determination of the estate of Steinmets". This new lease was dated August 13, 1685 and was made upon condition that "Judge Palmer should pay as a fine, the sum of sixty pounds to the King, in case he should not see fit to forgive it, and the rent of 20 shillings per annum, and to defend the title." Casparus Steynmets was now seventy-five and tired, so the farm was given to be managed by his sons Johannes and Gerrit. After the purchase of the Palmer lease on February 4th, 1686, Johannes "conveyed his share, the southern half, to his wife for life, and after her death to the children of his sister, Johanna" who married Andreas Prior. (SEE: Will of Johannes Steynmets) Source: "Steynmets-Jacobs Family, Holland, New York", Documents Relating to New York: New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Vol. 56, #3, July, 1925. Will of Johannes Steynmets, (son of Caspar Steynmets II) (1) Bequeaths his interest in the West India Company Farm in Bergen, NJ, to his wife Annetje (Jacobs Van Winkle) Steynmets, during her life time, and at her death to go to his nephew Jacob Prior, son of his sister, Annetje (Steynmets) Prior. Source: "Caspar Steynmets and His Descendants, P. H. Hoffman, NJ Historical Society, 1916, p.168. More About Johannes Kasparus Steynmets II: Baptism: 05/October/1653, New Amsterdam, NY Burial: 1709, Old Bergen Cemetery, New Jersey106 Census: 1676, NJ Early Census Index Bef. 1790-1870: Ref # NJS1a2995104 (Bergen Co., Jersey City) Census #1: 1699, NJ Early Census Index Bef. 1790-1870: Ref # NJS1a2995105 (Essex Co., Passaic, NJ) Comment: 1677, Joined Reformed Dutch Church of Bergen Elected: Bet. 1686 - 1687, elected Magistrate in Bergen, New Jersey Marriage Witnesses: 05/October/1653, Paulus Schrick and Judith Stuyvesant107 Probate: 1708, New York Property: owned 35 acres of land on Harsimus Creek. Notes for Annetje Jacobs Van Winkle: The birth of Annetje is somewhat in question as two dates seem to appear. In the "Van Winkle Family Records", Annetje Jacobse Van Winkle's birth is recorded as 1656. In the "Stymiest Family Notes", a date of January 2, 1654/55, New York is recorded. I have used the Van Winkle date only because there is no citation for the "Stymiest" work date of January 2, 1654/55.(CS) Source: "Genealogy Names of The Van Winkle Family", James Van Winkle, New York. Yes, there really was a 'Rip Van Winkle' according to Van Winkle family history. The story of the name 'Rip Van Winkle' comes from the printer, Cornelius S. Van Winkle, who had the book set up in type, by the request of Washington Irving, its author. Apparently from the sources in the Van Winkle family, it was apparent that Washington Irving, at the time of printing, did not have a name for the main character, so the typesetting was held in abeyance until Irving found a suitable name. Cornelius urged Irving time and time again, as type was needed for other pressing demands. One warm day at noon, as the story is told, Mr. Van Winkle, having dispatched his lunch, had stretched himself out for a short siesta, when he was awakened suddenly by Irving bounding into the office and in his usual demonstrative manner cried: "Wake up, you old Rip!" What suggested to Irving to say 'Old Rip' must be mere surmise. However, as Mr. Van Winkle awoke he, in reply to Irving's demand, immediately, in a commanding manner, insisted that Irving should settle at once on the name of the leading character in the story, as he needed the type at once. Irving quickly replied, "The name is Rip Van Winkle!" The printer, Mr. Van Winkle, replied: "You don't mean that do you?" "Yes", said Irving; "the name shall be 'Rip Van Winkle'. So this story, with this title, has become historical, and probably will so continue for generations to come. The work was originally contained within a book entitled, "The Sketch Book", thought to be published about 1819-1820. This work contained "Rip Van Winkle" as one of its sketches. It was printed by C. S. Van Winkle, New York at 101 Greenwich Street, 1819-1820. The work was described as the first modern collection of short stories. Most people recognize individual stories such as "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", "Rip Van Winkle", and "The Spectre Bridegroom". Author's Note: After researching and discussing with descendants of Cornelius Van Winkle's family, the basis for "Rip Van Winkle" seems to be old German folk tales that Washington Irving adapted for the Catskill Mountains of New York. The story, while interesting , has no basis in fact. Washington Irving left the United States in 1815 for England, and was still there in 1819-1820 when the book was published. He apparently sent the writing by ship to New York for printing. This would lead to the speculation, therefore, that Irving did not personally meet Cornelius Van Winkle at all. Irving travelled widely in Europe, and after 1821 spent considerable time in Germany, Spain, and France. The German folk lore theme was carried out in much greater detail in "Tales of a Traveller", published in 1824, for which Irving earned much criticism.(CS) Below, however, is a short poem about his name sake. This retelling of the famous legend is in the form of a poem which was sent to me by a descendant of Daniel Van Winkle of New York.(CS) Rip Van Winkle in Verse Here, at these fairy mountains' base, The voyager may often trace The light smoke curling toward the sky, From chimney tops in village nigh, Whose shingle roofs gleam through the trees, Where odors of the mountain breeze, And blue tints in the upland seen, Commingle with the fresher green, And melt away into the shade Of nearer landscape thus arrayed. It is, indeed, a village small, Of great antiquity withal, By some Dutch colonist begun; And early, (so the legend run,) In the provincial government, Of good old Peter Stuyvesant, (And may his ashes rest in peace.) And though the dwellers may decrease, Some of these ancient houses stand, As by original settlers planned; When into cozy shapes were wrought, Small yellow bricks from Holland brought; With latticed windows, gables tall, And weather-cocks surmounting all. In that same village, (and, forsooth, If I must tell the naked truth,) In one of these same houses, old, Time worn, and weather beaten, cold, When o'er the province of that day. Great Britain held colonial sway, Lived Rip Van Winkle, simple, kind, Good natured as you ever find. Descended from Van Winkle stock That gallantly sustained the shock Of chivalrous days that once were spent With gallant Peter Stuyvesant, In siege of Christiana's fort; The truth compels me to report, That Rip inherited small part Of the ancestral martial art. Written by James Pitcher (after Washington Irving) Source: "Private Papers of Van Winkle Family", New York, 1998. More About Annetje Jacobs Van Winkle: Baptism: 02/January/1656, New Amsterdam, NY108 Marriage Notes for Johannes Steynmets and Annetje Van Winkle: Johannes Steynmets, j. m. Van Hasimes, en Annetje Jacobs Van Winckel, j. d. als boven. 1 Dec Johannes Steynmets Spouse Name: Annetje Jacobs Van Winckel Marriage Date: 1676 Marriage Place: New York City, New York, New York Page: 28 Source: The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (quarterly), 1876, selected extracts Comments: On microfilm at Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. "Steynmets, Johannes, from Manhatans, and Annetje Jacobse Van Winkel, from N. York, received, Nov. 30, certificate to N. York 1676 Oct. 29". (CS) "10 Nov. Johannes Steynmets, j. m. Van Hasimes, en Annetje Jacobs Van Winckel, j. d. als boven. 1 Dec". (CS) "Annetje, bap. January 2, 1656, at New Amsterdam; m. at New York December 7, 1676, Johannes Steynmets. Walling and Simon Van Winckle were of the company from Bergen." (CS) Sources: "Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey: Bergen Reformed (Dutch) Church Marriage Records, 1664-1801:The Marriage Ceremony "S", p.572. "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York City, New York - Marriages 1676." "Preakness & Preakness Reformed Church, Passaic County, New Jersey" , p. 64. More About Johannes Steynmets and Annetje Van Winkle: Banns: 29/October/1676, Acquackanonk, NJ109 Marriage: 30/November/1676, Acquacknonck, New Jersey110 Marriage contract: 01/December/1675, date of Marriage Registration: Ack., NJ Marriage Date #2: 07/December/1676, New Jersey111 Marriage Date #3: 29/October/1676, New Jersey ii. Aetje Steynmets112,113, born 31/January/1655 in Bergen, Bergen Co. , New Jersey114,115; died Abt. 1688 in Bergen, New Jersey; married (1) Arron Noorstrant 09/September/1673; died Bef. 1679; married (2) John Jans Ryder 02/September/1679; born 1653 in Bergen, Bergen, New Jersey. Notes for Aetje Steynmets: One source records the birth date as: "January 25, 1651/52". She was christened on Feb. 21st, 1655. (CS) Many records record the spelling of her name as "Aeltje", "Altje" or "Aitje". In the First Edition, 1990 of "The Stymiest Story: A Family History" by Barbara G. Stymiest; Aetje Stymiest is spelled "Deitje", but the name is definitely one and the same.(CS) Altje Steynmets probably died before 1688 when her uncle Guert Gerrits made his will, in which she was not mentioned. (CS) Sources: "NYGB", Vol. 56, p. 258. "NJ Historical Society Pro 4 Series", Vol 1; p85. "The Stymiest Story: A Family History", Stymiest, Barbara G., Toronto, Ontario, (self-published), 1990. More About Aetje Steynmets: Baptism: 21/February/1655, Old Dutch Reformed Church, New Amsterdam, Witnesses: Thomas Hall & Belitje Cornelis Notes for John Jans Ryder: One record has his birth date recorded as "before 1651". (CS) Source: "Preliminary Materials Generations of Rider (Ryder) Family's in the U.S.", Fremont Rider, Middletown, CT. 1959. (3v.) More About John Ryder and Aetje Steynmets: Marriage: 02/September/1679 iii. Gerrit Steynmets116,117,118, born Bef. 27/August/1656 in New Amsterdam, New York119; died 19/November/1730 in Ahasymus, (Jersey City), Hudson, New Jersey120; married (1) Vrouwtje Claes 12/March/1684 in New York121; born Bef. 14/September/1664 in Bergen, New Jersey; died 06/November/1694 in Bergen County, New Jersey; married (2) Catryna Gerrits 12/July/1691 in Acquacknock, New Jersey122; born Bet. 1650 - 1657 in Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands; died Aft. 1714 in Bergen Co., New Jersey. Notes for Gerrit Steynmets: Name listed variously as: Gerrit Stemmitts, Garrit Steynmets, M. Gerritt Stemmetts, Gerryt Stenmetts, Gerritt Stemmyts, and Gerrytt Stemmitts. (CS) Gerrit (also spelled 'Gerret' or 'Gerrittse' in many records) Steynmets was christened on 27 August, 1656 in New Jersey (also noted in records as New York). He died on the 19 Nov. 1730 in Ahasymus, (Jersey City), Hudson, New Jersey, and was buried on 22 Nov. 1730 in Bergen Cemetery, Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey.* He married two times. His first wife was Vrouwtje (also spelled Vrontje in some records) Claes was born September 14, 1664. One record has her birth date recorded as "Abt. 1660". They married on 15 Mar 1682. His second spouse was Catryna (Catrintje) Van Wagenen Gerretsen. She was born about 1656 in Wageningen, Gelderland, (Holland), Netherlands. Besides the three daughters and one son by Vrowntje Claes; some records list a son, "Casparus"*, born to "Gerrit Steynmets and Vrontje Claes"; but unable to find this record. There is however, a son "Casparus" born to his second wife on June 12, 1695. They had three more children: Hermanus, Helena and Jannetje.(CS) In the Articles of Agreement for the County of Bergen, New Jersey, the following notation: "Feb 25 1708, between "Garott Stynmott and Johannis Stynmott" to purchase a certain farm in Bergen Co., NJ, patented 1685. Signed: Garott Steynmott. Wit: Abraham Masaer, William Dayling, John Conrad Codweis and David Provoost." Source: "Bergen County New Jersey Deed Records: 1689-1801"; John D. Davis, Heritage Books, Inc., 1995. Author's Note: A "Casparus*" mentioned in this record is believed to be the son of Caspar Steynmets II and Jannetje Gerritsen Van Wagenen; for it is this "Casparus" who married a Marytje Henrikse (also spelled Hendricksen) and they had a son whom they named Gerrit. Gerrit was born about 1738, and was christened on 24 Nov. 1738 at the Dutch Reformed Church in New York City. Witnesses to the baptism were Walter Heyer, Vrontje Heyer, and a Mr. H. V. Van Johannes de Boog. Sources: "NYGB", Vol. 23 page 134. *"Burials In The Village of Bergen, New Jersey: Beginning 1666"; Yrbk. 1915, Item # 244 dated and recorded November 19, 1730. Gerrit Steynmets and his brother Johannes bought from Judge Palmer his lease on February 5th, 1686 for the sum of fifty pounds sterling, and after the death of their father in 1702, they divided the farm between them. Johannes took the southern half and Gerrit the northern half. This record show that in 1715, the only houses in Ahasymus were those of the Van Voorst, Danielsons, and Gerrit Steynmets which consisted of a barn and old house which was built by his father Casparus Steynmets circa 1658. On October 10th, 1727 Gerrit Steynmets, who held the northern half of the old Palmer lease farm surrendered to a Mr. Kennedy a "lease for life at the rent of one ear of barley-corn when demanded, and a proper proportion of the 'quit-rents' reserved to the Proprietors". Kennedy's interest in this lease was eventually assigned to Matthis De Mott on February 20th, 1769 giving De Mott possession of the northern half, formerly the West India Company Farm which belonged to Gerrit's brother, Johannes. Source: "DRNY", V-77. Gerrit now approximately seventy-one years of age, retired to a more quiet life. (CS) More About Gerrit Steynmets: Baptism: 27/August/1656, New Amsterdam, NY; Witnesses: Thomas Hall, Beltje Cornelis123 Burial: 22/November/1730, Bergen Cemetery, Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey Census: 1684, NJ Early Census Index 1790-1870: Ref # NJS1a2995102 (Bergen Co., Jersey City) Census #1: 1691, NJ Early Census Index 1790-1870: Ref # NJS1a2995103 (Bergen Co., Jersey City) Land Patent: 1683, Tappan Patent- One of the five original people who shared "one-share" from settlements on the west side of the Hudson: Ide Van Vorst, Cornelius Claesen Cooper, Garret Steynmetz, Jan Straatmaker, and Staats De Groot Religion Note: 18/April/1682, Member of Church of Bergen, NJ124 Residence: 1685, Ahasymus, NJ Notes for Vrouwtje Claes: Vrowtje Claes was of Swedish background. Claes is also spelled "Clays". In one source her name is recorder as "Vroutje Claes Cuyper" "Vroutje Claes, wife of Gerrit Steynmets, living at Ahasymus; 43rd. with pall". Source: "Burials In The Village of Bergen, New Jersey Beginning 1666"; Yrbk. 1915, Item # 92 dated and recorded August 14, 1688; also Item #96 dated and recorded November 8, 1688; and Item # 98 dated and recorded November 24, 1688. Author's Note: According to the burial records of the Dutch Reformed Church at Bergen, Vroutje's second daughter Annetje(2), born 1688, was buried on November 24, 1688. One might assume that Vroutje died of possible complications after childbirth. Her first daughter, Annatje (1) was born in 1686 and died in early childhood. She was buried on the 14 August, 1688 (approx. two years old) in the Bergen Village Church yard.(CS) More About Vrouwtje Claes: Baptism: 14/September/1664, NYGB Society- Vol. 2 Death Date # 2: 08/November/1688, Bergen Co., NJ125 Marriage Notes for Gerrit Steynmets and Vrouwtje Claes: "Claes, Vrouwtje, and Gerret Steynmets M. 1684 Mar. 12".* Banns Date: 24 Feb 1684 "Steynmets, Gerrit, from N. York, and Vrouwtje Claes, from Bergen Jurisdiction, received certificate to N. York March 11, and m. March 12 at N. York 1684 Mar. 12." (CS) Sources: *"Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey: Bergen Reformed (Dutch) Church Marriage Records, 1664-1801: The Marriage Ceremony "C". "Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey: Bergen Reformed (Dutch) Church Marriage Records, 1664-180: The Marriage Ceremony "S", p.572." More About Gerrit Steynmets and Vrouwtje Claes: Banns: 24/February/1683, RDC, Bergen, NJ (Record #60)126 Marriage: 12/March/1684, New York127 Marriage Contract: Bet. 10 - 11/March/1684, Certificate of marriage issued at New York.128 iv. Annetje Steynmets129,130,131, born Bef. 30/October/1658 in New Jersey132; died 05/April/1712 in Jersey City, New Jersey133; married (1) Tadeas Michielse 21/September/1679 in Bergen, New Jersey134; born Abt. 20/September/1654 in New York; died March/1774 in New Barbadoes Neck, Bergen Co., New Jersey; married (2) Johannes Heyer 1709; born Abt. 1655 in Bergen County, New Jersey. Notes for Annetje Steynmets: Married Michaels Ades (also spelled Magielse). He owned a tavern in Manhattan, New York and "was accused of serving twelve Indians at his tavern; in his own defence, Tades said that he had "tapped small beer for them, not strong beer." The judgement stood and he was fined thirty guilders because "drunken Indians were found on Sunday at his house (tavern)." (CS) Sources: "Documents Relative To The Colonial History of the State of New York"; edited by E. B. O'Callaghan, 1856. "Additional Documents"; translated, edited by Berthold Fernow, 1877, Dutch Archives. "New York City Dutch Reformed Church Records"; # 110 Vol. 2,9. "Bergen Dutch Reformed Church Records of New Jersey"; B. 6b. Married Tades Michaels. More About Annetje Steynmets: Baptism: 30/October/1658, New York, New York; Witnesses: Lambert Mol, Juffrouw de Bruyn135 Religion Note: 07/October/1678, joined the Reformed Dutch Church of Bergen Notes for Tadeas Michielse: The following notes were forwarded by Carol J. Swinehart, an American who traces her ancestors two ways back to Casparus Steynmets. (CS) "17 Aug 7th year of the reign of Queen Ann, Maj. John Berry, late of NYC, but now in Bergen Co, NJ to Isack Vreeland, yeoman of Essex Co., NJ160 pounds, 242 acres, land of Tadoas Michiels ... formerly sold to said Berry by John Christeen, deceased. Signed John Berry and Isaac Vreeland. Wit: Hendrick Vander Heul, Thomas Northon, James Wright and James Alexander."(CJS) Source: "Bergen Co., New Jersey Deeds"; BK B, p 30. "On 20 December 1774 Michielse's heirs; Tadeus, Johannis, Tenius, and Tadens Van Iderstein of New Bardadoes, sold this property to Abram Prior."(CJS) "The original "Tades stone house" stood facing the Lodi Road, in what is now Wallington, upon the site of which many years ago a new house was erected by Henry Van Iderstine and conveyed to Isaiah Rynders, an ex-sheriff of New York county, who operated a stud farm. Later Jacob Wagner bought the farm and lived there. It will noticed in the laying out of the road which passes through this farm on 9 November 1717 that the name of the "widdow Taders" is referred to. The original road ran from this point almost due north to where Terhune Avenue, Lodi, if extended, would meet the same, or, in other words, it made no bend as it does now. This road is now called Main Avenue in Wallington. H. Van Idestine's house is shown on Main Avenue in 1876. Also shown on this map is a T. Van Idestine on what is now Locust Avenue in Wallington."(CJS) Source: "Atlas of Bergen County"; A. H. Walker. "History of the Land Title of Hudson County 1609-71" by Charles H. Winfield on page 320 which describes land in the village of Bergen, now Jersey City, NJ: "WE adjudge that Part or Portion (of the last mention Tract) marked No. 24 on Map B, to be the full Portion and Dividend for the purchase money paid by Thauda Michealson, said Part or Portion Beginning at a stake being the west most corner of the above described Portion No. 23, thence running about South sixteen degrees West eleven chains and ninety tour links to a stake being the westernmost corner of the said last mentioned tract, thence South thirty five degrees and fifty minutes East ten chains and forty links to a rock, thence North seventy two degrees East six chains and fifty links to a stake, being the Northeast corner of the before described Portion No. 21, thence along said Portion No. 21, to the Southernmost corner of Portion No. 23 aforesaid, and from thence with a direct course to the place of beginning, containing about fifteen acres one rod and thirty two perches." Source: "History of the Land Title of Hudson County 1609-71"; Charles H. Winfield, p.320. "On 22 March 1695 John Berry sold to Tades Michaelsen (of Bergen) 400 acres in New Barbadoes (now Lodi, Wallington, and Woodridge, NJ), Essex County on the northeast of Walling Jacobs, along Saddle and Passaick River." This land is about 1/2 of what is now Wallington, New Jersey. Owned land as early was 1686 in NJ.(CS) Source: "Bergen County Deed Records: 1689 - 1801". The family at this time adopted the surname VAN IDESTIEN. Michielse Tades was the son of Michielse Tades and Annetje Edwards. In some records we see Tades spelled as "Tadaes" and Michiel spelled as "Michielse". In other records we see the surname listed before the given name and vice-versa...Tades Michaels; Michiels Tadaes. This was a common occurrence at the time and was a problem in recording records accurately; but found that the dates for these two persons are one and the same.(CS) For some reason six children changed the surname to "YDENSTEYN". The last part of the new name refers to "Steynmets", the first known original spelling of the Stymiest family surname. The will of Michael Van Idestine mentions his wife, "Anetie Magelson" as executor. The children listed in his will are: Casparus, Johanes, Janece, Annetea, Catrin, and son Michel. (Edward Michielse died at a very early age). Witnesses for the will were: (CS) Michel Van Winkle, Lendert Degreau (Degrauw), and John Berry. Administrator: Tadeus Van Eeyderstyn, Tadus Johannes Van Eyderstyn. Bondsmen: Teunis Van Eyderstyn. All men were of New Barbadoes. Witnesses: Peter Zabriske and John Zabriske, Jr. Sources: "New York City Dutch Reformed Church Records"; # 110 Vol. 2,9 "Bergen Dutch Reformed Church Records of New Jersey", B 6b "NYGB", Vol. 5, page 141; Vol. 56, p.254 "Holland Society Yearbook", 1914, p.28 More About Tadeas Michielse: Baptism: 20/September/1654, Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam Marriage Witnesses: 20/September/1654, Hendrick Kip Marriage Notes for Annetje Steynmets and Tadeas Michielse: "Magiels, Tades, from N. York, and Anna Steynmets, from N. York, m. by the preacher at Bergen 1679 Sept. 21." (CS) Record #: 40 Groom: Tades Magiels, Y. M. Comment: from New York Bride: Anna Steynmets, Y. D. Comment: from New York Banns Date: 21 Sep 1679 Marriage Place: Married by the preacher at Bergen Source: "Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey: Bergen Reformed (Dutch) Church Marriage Records, 1664-1801:The Marriage Ceremony: "M" , p. 566." More About Tadeas Michielse and Annetje Steynmets: Banns: 21/September/1679, Reformed Dutch Church of Bergen Marriage: 21/September/1679, Bergen, New Jersey136 Marriage contract: 21/September/1679, Recorded date of marriage registration. 4 v. Christoffel Phillipus Steynmets I, born Bef. 19/December/1660 in New Amsterdam, New York; died 17/June/1735 in Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey; married (1) Jannetje Gerrits 06/October/1684 in Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey; married (2) Sarah Ann Van Nest 12/April/1699 in Ahasymus, New Jersey. vi. Caspar Phillipus Steynmets137,138, born Bef. 05/September/1663 in New Amsterdam, New York139; died 1683 in Bergen Co., New Jersey. Notes for Caspar Phillipus Steynmets: Also spelled Casper. Died Very Young. Not mentioned in the will of his Uncle Guert Gerrits. (CS) More About Caspar Phillipus Steynmets: Baptism Date #2: 05/August/1663, witness: Herman Smeeman Burial: 1683, Bergen Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery, Jersey City, NJ Christening: 05/September/1663, Reformed Dutch Church, NY; Witnesses: Harmen Smeeman, Gesseje Gerrits and Lysbeth Cornelius vii. Orselina Steynmets140,141,142,143,144, born Bef. 14/March/1665 in Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey145; died Bef. 15/May/1731 in Tenafly, New Jersey146; married Roelof Lubbertse Westervelt 11/April/1688 in Totowa Old Dutch Church, Bergen, New Jersey147; born Bef. 10/March/1659 in Meppel, Drenthe, Holland; died Aft. 21/October/1733 in Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey. Notes for Orselina Steynmets: Married Roelof Lubbertse Westervelt. Her name is also spelled "Urselina/Ursellen/Urzelina/Erselena Steynmetse/Stymets/Stÿmets/Stymes/Stimets/Steynmetz/Steenmets " in records. She was also known as "Wesselena Stymests." Urselina died prior to 15 May 1731 on which date Roelof, recorded at the Dutch Reformed Church of Schraalenburgh as the widower of "Oeceltje Styvesy," married as his second wife Lea Demarest, the widow of Abraham Brouwer. (CS) (DC) Sources: "Westervelt Family" by Walter T. Westervelt; pp17-19. "Hackensack Dutch Reform Church Records", Pt. 1, pp74-76; 80, 83, 89. "NYGB", Vol. 1, pp.56, 257, 259. "New Jersey Gen. Mag.", Vol. 28/29 p. 10. "Conover Genealogy", by David Conover, Maryland, July, 2000. Roelof Lubbertse Westervelt & Orselina Steynmets Roelof Lubbertse Westervelt, born at Meppel, Holland, March 10, 1659 Orselina Steynmets, born at Hackensack, New Jersey, Bef. March 14, 1664/65. "ROELOF, son of Lubbert, senior, the immigrant (1); was bap. in Meppel, Holland, on the 10th of March, 1659. He accompanied his parents to America and resided on Long Island during the days of his boyhood. When 29 years of age he married, at Bergen, Orsolena or Wesselena, dau. of Caspar Stymets and Jannekin Gerrits, of the same town, on the 25th of March, 1688. (Entered in New York church records, April 11, 1688.) The earlier was the date of registration, and the latter the date of the marriage ceremony. On the outer wall of the church at Hackensack are the initials of himself and wife, engraved in 1696. In 1695, in company with nine others, he purchased from the Lord Proprietors of East Jersey, for the sum of £100, a large tract of land embracing some thousands of acres, extending from the Hudson River to the Overpeck, or English Creek, and running northerly and southerly a distance of about two miles. These lands were fertile, well elevated and sloped gradually from the Palisades to the Overpeck Creek. Roelof obtained the most northerly portion of the tract and settled upon it, part of said lands being still in the possession of his descendants. In the same year he made a further purchase of the triangular lot (Sections 6 and 7, Map of Bergen Co.), lying between the east and west branches of the Overpeck, which was first patented by the Proprietors, who sold it in 1688 to Samuel Emmett, of Boston. Emmett then conveyed it, Sept. 17, 1695, to Roelof Lubbertsen Westervelt. The Indians disputed Westerveltís title in 1705 and he was obliged to obtain a release from them. This triangular tract extended from the two branches of the Overpeck, northward to the head of Tiena Kill Brook, and gave him one of the largest farms on the Hudson. He became a member of the church at Hackensack in 1687, was elected a deacon in 1705, in place of Roelof van der Linde, and church master in May 1709, succeeding Jacob Hendrick Banta in that office. He married at Schraalenburgh, for his second wife, Lea, the daughter of Jean Demaree and Jacominia Druens. She was the widow of Abram Brower. This marriage occurred on the 15th of May, 1731. Roelof was then in his 73rd year and his wife in her 50th. They were both living on Oct. 21, 1733. Patent to Roelof Lubbertse Westervelt and others for the above mentioned lands: "The Proprietors of the Province of East New Jersey. To whom these presents shall come, Greeting:---- Know Yee, That wee have Granted * * * * unto Sibah Eptke (Banta), Cornelius Epke (Banta), Hendrick Epke (Banta), Dericke Epke (Banta), John Cornelius, Ruliph Johnston, Martin Powlson, Hendrick Yorson, John Lotts and RULIPH WESTERVELT, All of the Towne of Hackinsack, In the Countie of Bergen And In the Province Aforesaid * * * In consideratione of the sume of one hundred pounds money of New York * * * all that trackt of Land Lyingscituate And being In the Countie aforesaid Running from Hudsonís River Northwest to overpeck Creek And Line of James Emitts Land to Cheche brooke In Length And from the Line of Jacob Milburnes Heires deceased to the Line of Jacob Van Cortlandts Land North East In breadth on hundred and twenty chaines more or Less. Bounded by the said River and Creek And Line of said Emmit, And by the said Milburnes and Van Cortlandts Land, Together with all and all maner of Rivers, Rivoletts, runes, streamers, feedings, Pastures, woods, underwoods, trees, waters, water courses, water-falls, ponds, pooles, pitts, Easements, Proffits, comodities, Liberties, advantages, Emoluments, fowlings, fishings, huntings, Hawkings, mines, minerals, Qwaries, Royalties, ffranchises, Hereditaments, and Appurtenances whatever * * * And all the Estate, Right, tittle, Interest, Reversion, remainder, Claime and demand * * * of us the said Proprietors * * * To have and to hold unto them * * * theire Heires and assignes forever the said trackt of Land * * * to the only use, benefitt and behoofe of all and every the said above mentioned freeholders of the Towne of Hackensack * * * theire and * * * theire Heires * * * In Comon yeelding and paying therefore theire proportion of the Cheffe or Suitt Rent Reserved dew and payable from us unto our soverigne Lord the King. In witness whereof wee have caused the seale of our said Province to be hereunto affixed And the same to be Signed by our Governour and the Major part of his Councill for the time being, And such of us and our proxies as reside In the said Province at Perth Amboy the thirtieth of November An: Dom: one thousand six hundred ninetie and five, And in the seaventh yeare of the Raigne of William the third over England &c., King." ANDREW HAMILTON [SEAL] DAVIDMUNDIE, THOMAS WARNE, THOMAS BOELL, JOHNREID, SAMUELDENNIS, JAMESDUNDAS, GEORGEWILLOKS, JOHNBARCLAY, THOMASGORDON, JOHN BISHOP. Recorded the 30th 9br 1695. (Liber E. East Jersey Deeds, fo. 245 & 246). Children of Roelof Westervelt (5): -Jannetje, bap. at Hackensack in 1689; m. at Hackensack, Albert Romeyn, April 8, 1709, also of the same place. -Geesie, b. about 1691; m., first, Pieter van der Linde, of Hackensack, Oct. 21, 1710; and, second, Johannes Terhune, April 10, 1725, of the same place. - Kasparus, bap. July 19, 1694. - Johannes, bap. July 11, 1696. -Ariante, bap. at Hackensack, Aug. 20, 1699; m. Hendrick van der Linde. -Benjamin, b. about 1702. - Maritie, bap. at Hackensack, March 18, 1705; m. Hendrick Brinkerhoff, of Hackensack, Sept. 28, 1728. -Annatie, bap. at Hackensack, Oct. 5, 1707; m. Johannes van Gysen, of Acquaggenonck, June 16, 1727. -Orseltie, m. (supposed) Jacobus De Groot. Source: "Genealogy of The Westervelt Family" by Walter Tallman Westervelt, (Revised and Edited by Wharton Dickson), New York, Tobias A. Wright Press, 1905. pp 17-18. More About Orselina Steynmets: Baptism: 14/May/1665, Dutch Reformed Church of New York Census: 1688, listed in New Jersey Census Index: Bef. 1772-1890 Comment: also known as "Oeceltje Styvesy"; Reformed Dutch Church of Schraalenburgh, NJ Marriage Witnesses: 14/March/1665, Han Diedericks, Gessje Gerrits, and Lysbeth Cornelius148,149 Religion: 18/June/1684, joined Reformed Dutch Church, Bergen, NJ150 Residence: 1688, Hasymus, New Jersey Notes for Roelof Lubbertse Westervelt: Roelof Westervelt came to America with his parents from Holland. One source records that the Westervelts arrived on the Dutch West India ship "Hoop" (Hope) on May 24, 1662. (CS) Roelof married Orselina Steynmets (daughter of Casparius II and Jannetje Steynmets) in 1688. In 1695, he with nine others bought from the proprietors for one hundred pounds, a few thousands acres between the Hudson and Overpeck. Roelof kept the northern section for himself, a triangular section of land between the branches of Overpeck Creek northwards to the head of Tenakill Brook. It is on this tract of land that his grandson built. One can follow the building of the existing Westervelt home from Roelof and Orselina to its present owner, a Mr. R. M. Sulzer. The following document explains the Westervelt homestead: HISTORICAL DATA: Roelof Westervelt, grandfather of the builder of the original wing of the home. The grandson was born in 1723 and died in 1800. He married about 1745 and probably built the older wing of the house at this time. The property descended from Roelof to his elder son, Douwe Westervelt. One of Douwe's children was Daniel, born in 1779 and died in 1877, who built the main stone house in 1798. His son Peter was born in 1806 and died in 1885. Peter added the wing on the north end of the house in 1825. His younger son, Charles P. Westervelt, sold the homestead in 1923 to R. M. Sulzer. It has remained in Mr. Sulzer's hands except for a brief period in 1928-1934 when Winifred Mitchell of Tenafly held the title. Sources: "History of Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey",Clayton, W. W. , Philadelphia, Everts and Peck, 1882. "Genealogical History of Bergen and Hudson Counties", Harvey, C. B., New York, Genealogical Publishing Co., 1900. "History of Bergen County, New Jersey"; 3 Volumes, Westervelt, F. A., New York, Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1923. More About Roelof Lubbertse Westervelt: Baptism: 10/March/1659, Meppel, Drenthe, Holland Religion: 1687, Member of the church at Hackensack, NJ Marriage Notes for Orselina Steynmets and Roelof Westervelt: One source records the marriage date as March 25, 1688, another, March 11, 1688. (It is speculated that these dates are the recording dates (either contract date or bann announcement date) and not the actual marriage date.) (CS) "Roelof Lubbertse Westervelt, Y.M. from Mepple living in Hackensack, and Urselina Steynmets, Y.D. from Bergen, living in Hasyhus. Were married April 11, 1688 by the Rev. Selyns at New York." More About Roelof Westervelt and Orselina Steynmets: Banns: 11/March/1688, Hasymus, NJ Marriage: 11/April/1688, Totowa Old Dutch Church, Bergen, New Jersey151 Marriage contract: 25/March/1688, Bergen, NJ viii. Mary Joanna Steynmets152,153, born Bef. 29/December/1667 in Bergen, New Jersey154; died 18/September/1702 in New York City, NY155; married (1) Andries Preyer 21/September/1679 in married by Preacher at Bergen156; born Abt. 1663 in Crevelt County, Meurs, France; died 15/November/1698 in New York; married (2) Casparius Noorstrand October/1698; born 1665; died 1698; married (3) G. Van Noostrand 1699. Notes for Mary Joanna Steynmets: Also spelled as "Mary Joanna (Joannetje)" in some sources.(CS) Mary Joanna Steynmets is recorded as paying for the burial of one "Jerimes __( no surname recorded); 89th. with pall" dated and recorded March 30, 1699.* also: "Joanna Steynmets, wife of Andries Preyers, died at New York; 100th. with pall".* Sources: *"Burials In The Village of Bergen, New Jersey Beginning 1666"; Yrbk. 1915, Item # 159, and 175. dated and recorded, March 30, 1699 and September 18, 1702, respectively. "Descendants of Aquilla Chase and Robert Seeley" by Mary Henrietta Chase, 1963; Salt Lake City; page 55-68; Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. "SLC", Film #0872785. Author's Note: Many references can be found in this book by Henriette Chase connecting the "Steynmets" (Stymiest) to the Chase and Preyer(s) families of the United States of America. Sources: "Hackensack Dutch Reformed Church Records"; page 80 "NJGB", Vol. 43 p. 289; Vol. 56 p. 258; Vol. 41 p. 296: July 1925. "New York Genealogical and Biographical Records"; Vol. LVI; pp. 255-258. The farm which had been willed to her by her brother, Johannes was in turn willed to her son Jacob Prior, nephew of Johannes. Source: "Colonial Documents Pertaining to the History Of New Jersey", 1906. Author's Notes: There is mention in the "Stymiest Family Notes of Steven P. Stymiest, USA that 'Joanna Steynmets' married (1) Andries Prior, May 13, 1688, and (2) Casparus Noorstrand in 1698, and (3) G. Van Noorstrand in 1699. It is speculated that Mary Joanna married only twice, and that Casparus Noorstrand and G. Van Noorstrand are one and the same person. (CS) In the same source 3 children of Johanna (Mary) and Andries are listed: Annetje, Johannes, Jennetje. In the records of the Hackensack Archives, New Jersey five children are recorded: Jacob, Casparus, Seelitje, Johannes, and Jenneke.(CS) More About Mary Joanna Steynmets: Baptism: 29/December/1667, Reformed Dutch Church, Bergen, New Jersey157,158 Marriage Witnesses: 29/December/1667, Jan Straetmaker and Annetje Corneliuss159 Notes for Andries Preyer: Andries (also spelled Andreas Prior or Preyers) was the son of Thomas Preyer and Marguerite De Valieau. "Andries Preyers; 86th. with pall".* Source: "New York Genealogical and Biographical Record". Vol. 56; p. 259. *"Burials In The Village of Bergen, New Jersey Beginning 1666"; Yrbk. 1915, Item # 155 dated and recorded November 16, 1698. More About Andries Preyer: Burial: 16/November/1698, Reformed Dutch Church Cemetery, Bergen, New Jersey Comment: in the will of her Uncle Guert Gerrits she is referred to as "Mary" Death Date # 2: 16/November/1698 Marriage Notes for Mary Steynmets and Andries Preyer: "Andries Preyer, Y.M. from Crevelt in County Meurs, and Johanna Steynmets, Y.D. from Bergen, both living at Ahasymus. Were married after three proclamations of bans." More About Andries Preyer and Mary Steynmets: Marriage: 21/September/1679, married by Preacher at Bergen160 Marriage Date #2: 13/May/1688, Ahasymus, New Jersey161 ix. Benjamin Steynmets162,163, born Bef. 12/January/1670 in New Amsterdam, New York164; died 28/March/1691 in Bergen, New Jersey165 Notes for Benjamin Steynmets: One source records the birth date as: "16 Jan 1670". (CS) "Benjamin Steynmets, Y.M. at Bergen". (CS) Source: "Burials In The Village of Bergen, New Jersey Beginning 1666"; Yrbk. 1915, Item # 116 dated and recorded March 28, 1691. Birth: 1670 Death:1691 Burial: Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church Cemetery Flatbush Kings County New York, USA Created by: clee550 Record added: Apr 20, 2008 Find A Grave Memorial# 26164165 More About Benjamin Steynmets: Baptism: 16/January/1670, Bergen, NJ; Witnesses: Iden Cornelius Van Vorst and Hilletje Jans 10. Guert Gerritsen Van Steenwyck166,167,168, born Abt. 1601 in Wagening, Gelderland, Netherlands; died 06/April/1703 in Bergen County, New Jersey. He was the son of 18. Corporal Gerrit Janszen Van Steenwyck and 19. Catryna ?. He married 11. Annetje Hermanse Bet. 1650 - 1696. 11. Annetje Hermanse169, born Abt. 1635 in Wagening, Gelderland, Netherlands; died 07/September/1696 in Bergen County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of 22. Hermanse and 23. Jannetje ?. Notes for Guert Gerritsen Van Steenwyck: In 1660 the family emigrated from Wagening, Gelderland Province, Holland to New Amsterdam. Many of the children of Gerrit and Annetje used the "Wageningen" spelling of the surname, which eventually became "Van Wagening", "Van Wagoner", and "Van Wagonen"#(CS) "Lot # 6, immediately to the south was allotted to Gerrit Gerritse Van Wagening, a patentee of Acquackanonk, but a resident of Communipaw in the Town of Bergen. His son Hermanus Gerritse settled further north in Acquackanonk, opposite the present bridge at Passaic. On January 30 1698/9, Gerrit Gerritse Van Wagening deeded Lot #6, (Acquackanonk) with house lot and half of the patent rights and the commonage pertaining thereto to his son-in-law, Christoffle Stynmets I, Essex County, New Jersey".*(CS) Sources: #"The 'Vans' - Van Wagenen, Van Wagoner: 1630-1969", John Halmagh Van Wagoner, Family History Centre, Utah, 1987 *"Houses in Essex and Passiac Counties", p. 514 The Will of Gerrit Gerritsen (brother of Jannetje Gerritsen, the wife of Casparus Steynmets) "Will of Gerrit Gerritsen, jointly with his wife, Elizabeth Cornelison, given in part: (1) Bequeath to their hiers as follows: to the children of the Testator's sister, Jeannetje Gerritsen Steynmets, wife of Caspar Steynmets, for their children, 1. Johannes, 2. Gerrit, 3. Antie, 4. Christoffel, 5. Orselena, 6. Maritje, 7. Benjamin, seven in number, to have one-half of the estate. (2) Bequeaths the other half to his other sister, Jessie (Gerritsen) Otto, for her daughter, Elizabeth Otto. The Testator describes himself as "sick in body but clear in mind"; and the Testatrix as "coming and going." This Will is Dated Wickes, Bergen Co., East New Jersey. February 20, 1688. Gerrit Gerritsen, and Elizabeth (Corneiluson) Gerritsen. Witness,- Cornelius Durke, Jans Barents, Claus Barents" "Guert was most probably the boy, (his wife's brother), that Casper Steynmets sued Jan Hendricks about on 18 Dec. 1656. Steynmets stated that the boy had served Hendrick's nine months, who had treated him harshly and dismissed him, and demanded that the boy be decently fitted-out in clothes, as he received him. He took the Oath of Allegiance to the English in 1665. In 1686 Guert Gerrits and Elizabeth Cornelis were living on Broadway in New York City, according to Domine Selyn's records. The will of Gerrit Gerritsen was dated 27 Apr. 1697 as witnessed by Claas Arentsen and reads in part: "Know all men to who these presents shall be read or see the same. That in the year of the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 1688, there appeared before me, Claas Arentsen Toers, Clerk of the Jurisdiction of Bergen County in East New Jersey, Gerrit Gerritsen and Elizabeth Cornelisen his wife, well known to me and to the underwritten witnesses; the testator being sicke in body and the testatrix in health going and standing." They declare that out of tender affection to each other, their will is that the survivor should remain in possession of all the estate, but if he or she should marry, then an inventory to be taken to prevent its being wasted, upon which condition the heirs may take care of the same. The testator bequeaths to Annetie Jans, the daughter of Jan Dircksen Straetmaker, and Geesie Gerritse, the sum of 50 shillings, or 100 guilders wampum value, and a silver spoon. To Elizabeth Ottose, daughter of Otto Gerritse and Engeltie Pieters, a silver spoon as a token of rememberance. The testators have declared as their universal heirs: First, the children of testator's sister, Jannettie Gerritse, viz., Johanes, Gerittse, Annetie, Christofells, Urselina, Johanna, and Benjamin Stymetts, being 7 in number, to have one half, and the other half to the testator's sister, Geesie Gerrittse. "All that above is written being distinctly read to the testators, they declared the same to be their last will and testament." Dated at Wicke, in the Jursidiction of Bergen in East New Jersey, at the house of the testators, in the presence of Cornelius Dircks and Jan Barents, Claas Arentsen Torrs." (CS) Source: "Abstracts of Wills", Vol. I (1665-1707), pp. 280, 281. More About Guert Gerritsen Van Steenwyck: Death Date # 2: 28/February/1697, Bergen, Bergen Co., NJ Residence: 1686, Broadway, New York Will: 27/April/1697, Wicke, in Jurisdiction, Bergen East, New Jersey170 More About Guert Van Steenwyck and Annetje Hermanse: Marriage: Bet. 1650 - 1696 Children of Guert Van Steenwyck and Annetje Hermanse are: i. Catryna Gerrits171,172, born Bet. 1650 - 1657 in Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands; died Aft. 1714 in Bergen Co., New Jersey; married (1) Capt. Adrian Post 17/April/1677 in Bergen, New Jersey; born 1655 in Staten Island, New York; died Bef. 31/July/1691; married (2) Gerrit Steynmets 12/July/1691 in Acquacknock, New Jersey173; born Bef. 27/August/1656 in New Amsterdam, New York174; died 19/November/1730 in Ahasymus, (Jersey City), Hudson, New Jersey175. Notes for Catryna Gerrits: One source records the death date of Catrintje Van Wagenen as "1703".(CS) One source records her birth date as "Abt 1656". Catryna Gerretsen (also spelled in some records as Catrintjie Gerrits Van Wagenen). Catryna Post was the daughter of Gerrit Gerritsen Van Waggenen. She was married once before, to Adrian Post.(CS) Source: "Ancestral File Number: G5V7-8T" More About Catryna Gerrits: Birth Date #2: Abt. 1656, Wageningen, Gelderland, Holland176 Notes for Gerrit Steynmets: Name listed variously as: Gerrit Stemmitts, Garrit Steynmets, M. Gerritt Stemmetts, Gerryt Stenmetts, Gerritt Stemmyts, and Gerrytt Stemmitts. (CS) Gerrit (also spelled 'Gerret' or 'Gerrittse' in many records) Steynmets was christened on 27 August, 1656 in New Jersey (also noted in records as New York). He died on the 19 Nov. 1730 in Ahasymus, (Jersey City), Hudson, New Jersey, and was buried on 22 Nov. 1730 in Bergen Cemetery, Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey.* He married two times. His first wife was Vrouwtje (also spelled Vrontje in some records) Claes was born September 14, 1664. One record has her birth date recorded as "Abt. 1660". They married on 15 Mar 1682. His second spouse was Catryna (Catrintje) Van Wagenen Gerretsen. She was born about 1656 in Wageningen, Gelderland, (Holland), Netherlands. Besides the three daughters and one son by Vrowntje Claes; some records list a son, "Casparus"*, born to "Gerrit Steynmets and Vrontje Claes"; but unable to find this record. There is however, a son "Casparus" born to his second wife on June 12, 1695. They had three more children: Hermanus, Helena and Jannetje.(CS) In the Articles of Agreement for the County of Bergen, New Jersey, the following notation: "Feb 25 1708, between "Garott Stynmott and Johannis Stynmott" to purchase a certain farm in Bergen Co., NJ, patented 1685. Signed: Garott Steynmott. Wit: Abraham Masaer, William Dayling, John Conrad Codweis and David Provoost." Source: "Bergen County New Jersey Deed Records: 1689-1801"; John D. Davis, Heritage Books, Inc., 1995. Author's Note: A "Casparus*" mentioned in this record is believed to be the son of Caspar Steynmets II and Jannetje Gerritsen Van Wagenen; for it is this "Casparus" who married a Marytje Henrikse (also spelled Hendricksen) and they had a son whom they named Gerrit. Gerrit was born about 1738, and was christened on 24 Nov. 1738 at the Dutch Reformed Church in New York City. Witnesses to the baptism were Walter Heyer, Vrontje Heyer, and a Mr. H. V. Van Johannes de Boog. Sources: "NYGB", Vol. 23 page 134. *"Burials In The Village of Bergen, New Jersey: Beginning 1666"; Yrbk. 1915, Item # 244 dated and recorded November 19, 1730. Gerrit Steynmets and his brother Johannes bought from Judge Palmer his lease on February 5th, 1686 for the sum of fifty pounds sterling, and after the death of their father in 1702, they divided the farm between them. Johannes took the southern half and Gerrit the northern half. This record show that in 1715, the only houses in Ahasymus were those of the Van Voorst, Danielsons, and Gerrit Steynmets which consisted of a barn and old house which was built by his father Casparus Steynmets circa 1658. On October 10th, 1727 Gerrit Steynmets, who held the northern half of the old Palmer lease farm surrendered to a Mr. Kennedy a "lease for life at the rent of one ear of barley-corn when demanded, and a proper proportion of the 'quit-rents' reserved to the Proprietors". Kennedy's interest in this lease was eventually assigned to Matthis De Mott on February 20th, 1769 giving De Mott possession of the northern half, formerly the West India Company Farm which belonged to Gerrit's brother, Johannes. Source: "DRNY", V-77. Gerrit now approximately seventy-one years of age, retired to a more quiet life. (CS) More About Gerrit Steynmets: Baptism: 27/August/1656, New Amsterdam, NY; Witnesses: Thomas Hall, Beltje Cornelis177 Burial: 22/November/1730, Bergen Cemetery, Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey Census: 1684, NJ Early Census Index 1790-1870: Ref # NJS1a2995102 (Bergen Co., Jersey City) Census #1: 1691, NJ Early Census Index 1790-1870: Ref # NJS1a2995103 (Bergen Co., Jersey City) Land Patent: 1683, Tappan Patent- One of the five original people who shared "one-share" from settlements on the west side of the Hudson: Ide Van Vorst, Cornelius Claesen Cooper, Garret Steynmetz, Jan Straatmaker, and Staats De Groot Religion Note: 18/April/1682, Member of Church of Bergen, NJ178 Residence: 1685, Ahasymus, NJ Marriage Notes for Catryna Gerrits and Gerrit Steynmets: "Gerrits, Catryna, and Gerrit Steynmets 1691 July 12". (CS) Source: "Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey: Bergen Reformed (Dutch) Church Marriage Records, 1664-1801: The Marriage Ceremony "G". "Steynmets, Gerrit, w. of Vrouwtje Claes, and Catryna Gerrits, w. of Adrian Post, l. at Achquecknonk, received certificate July 31, 1690, m. 1691 July 12." Source: "Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey: Bergen Reformed (Dutch) Church Marriage Records, 1664-1801: The Marriage Ceremony: "S", p. 572." More About Gerrit Steynmets and Catryna Gerrits: Banns: 31/May/1691, Bergen, New Jersey (Record #100) Marriage: 12/July/1691, Acquacknock, New Jersey179 Marriage Contract: 31/July/1691, Bergen, New Jersey180 ii. Gerrit Van Wageningen, born Abt. 1658 in Wagening, Gelderland, Netherlands; died 09/October/1732; married Neeseje Van Merseilles; born 1659 in Biest, Gelderland, Netherlands. iii. Fytje Van Wageningen, born Abt. 1659 in Zuf, Bergen, New Jersey; died 19/May/1734; married Cornelis II Van Vorst 06/April/1685; born Abt. 1662; died Bet. June - August/1733. Notes for Fytje Van Wageningen: Peytje Gerrits Van Wagenen (also spelled Feytje) was the daughter of Gerrit Gerritsen Van Wagenen. Notes for Cornelis II Van Vorst: His will was dated June 13, 1733, and was probated (proved) August 15, 1733. More About Cornelis II Van Vorst: Baptism: 03/July/1662 Probate: 15/August/1733 Will: 13/June/1733 More About Cornelis Van Vorst and Fytje Van Wageningen: Marriage: 06/April/1685 5 iv. Jannetje Gerrits, born Bef. 19/March/1662 in Communipaw, New Jersey; died Abt. 1698 in Ahasymus, New Jersey; married Christoffel Phillipus Steynmets I 06/October/1684 in Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey. v. Hermanus Gerritse Van Wageningen, born Abt. March/1667 in Zuf, Bergen, New Jersey; married Annatje Van Winkle 06/October/1690 in Acquacknonck, New Jersey; born 1672. More About Hermanus Gerritse Van Wageningen: Baptism: March/1666, witness: Casparus Steynmets181 More About Hermanus Van Wageningen and Annatje Van Winkle: Marriage: 06/October/1690, Acquacknonck, New Jersey vi. Hendrick Gerretse Van Wagenen182,183, born Bef. 22/October/1675 in Communipaw, Bergen Co., NJ; died 20/November/1758 in Acquacknonck, NJ; married Margrietje Straatmaker 03/April/1701 in Bergen, NJ; born Bef. 19/May/1680 in New York. More About Hendrick Gerretse Van Wagenen: Baptism: 25/October/1675, DRC, Bergen, NJ More About Margrietje Straatmaker: Baptism: 19/May/1680, Reformed Dutch Church of New York Marriage Witnesses: 19/May/1680, Gerrit Steenwits (Steynmets) and Anneke (Annetje) Jacobs Marriage Notes for Hendrick Van Wagenen and Margrietje Straatmaker: "16 March 1701, Hendrick Gerritsen, ym, and Margrieta Straetmaker, yd, both living at Bergen, were married 3 April by D. Dubois. (Bergen 139)". More About Hendrick Van Wagenen and Margrietje Straatmaker: Banns: 16/March/1701, Reformed Dutch Church of Bergen Marriage: 03/April/1701, Bergen, NJ vii. Johannes Gerretse Van Wageningen, born 11/January/1678 in Bergen County, New Jersey; died 30/September/1756; married Catlyntje Helmigse Van Houten; born 17/February/1685 in Patterson, Bergen, New Jersey; died 06/September/1777. viii. Aaltje Van Wageningen, born Abt. 1681 in Zuf, Bergen, New Jersey; died 22/December/1754; married Wander Diedricks; born Unknown. ix. Gerrit Gerrits Van Wageningen, Jr., born Abt. 1682; married Marretje Gerrbrantse; born Bef. 01/November/1693 in Gemenepa, NJ. 12. Paulus Pietersen184. He married 13. Treyntje Maertens. 13. Treyntje Maertens184. More About Paulus Pietersen: Residence: 1666, was in Bergen, NJ Child of Paulus Pietersen and Treyntje Maertens is: 6 i. Pieter Paulus, born 1663; married Treyntje Hans Jacobs 03/October/1687 in Bergen, New Jersey. Generation No. 5 16. Johannes Casparius Davidus Steynmets I185,186, born Abt. 1585 in Zutphen, Orerijel, Holland187; died 1638 in Schiedam, South Holland Netherlands188. He was the son of 32. Johannes Kasparius Steynmets I and 33. Geertruida Van Aestens. He married 17. Geertje Hendricksen Abt. 1607 in Schiedam, South Holland. 17. Geertje Hendricksen189, born Abt. 1596 in Netherlands189; died 1636 in Schiedam, South Holland190. Notes for Johannes Casparius Davidus Steynmets I: The birth of Casparius Steynmets I, son of Johannes Kasparius Steynmets recently exiled from Antwerp took place during "The Glory Time" of Holland (1585-1669). England was at war with Spain and Holland did business with both sides, as they had done all along and would often do in the future. Although there were many new trades, and skills which arrived as a result of the fall of Antwerp, wealth was in chief due to trade with the Baltic States. For the Steynmets family, grain was the basis of good fortune. They bought the grain cheap, stored it in the marvelous, high, gabled, leaning warehouses and sold it when the price went up. What could be better for a young man such as Casparius Steynmets, born during this time? There was widespread famine in southern Europe, and nothing could have been better for the merchants of Schiedam. Casparius Steynmets I was one of the 'Reformants' who was successful in business and politics, and was appointed Burgomaster in 1606, four to five years before his son, Casparus II was born. (Casparius Steynmets II was the first 'Stymiest' to come to the new world in 1631.) He was the owner of a large house and a country estate, but he spent most of his religious life in conflict with strict Calvinists. He fought for religious freedom; he fought against corruption, of which there was plenty. One description of Casparius shows him "to be a kindly man with white moustache and white pointed beard, with a black suit, skull cap, and the high white ruff. He was said, "to be everything good about a merchant". Grain, herring fishery, fish oil; these were the roots of wealth, and Casparius was involved in each. It was a time, as well, when cargo ships called 'flutes' or 'fluiten' were being built in numbers; thus increasing their proportion of the general carrying trade. Casparius I was into shipbuilding as well. Shipping, a growing commodity market, led to the development of a more sophisticated, money market. It was here that his son, Casparus II learned of the trading and shipping routes. His father had sailed to the New World and The Spice Islands on several voyages in the late 1500's and early 1600's (the family had owned one or two 'fluitens') with his brothers, sailing up the Hudson River searching for cargo such as furs that he could procure from the Indians. "Furs had always figured importantly in the European luxury trades. Beaver in particular was highly prized for both its soft, deep pelt and its alleged medicinal properties. As Adriaen van der Donck would explain midway through the seventeenth century, "beaver oil cured rheumatism, toothaches, stomachaches, poor vision, and dizziness; beaver testicles rubbed on the forehead or dried and dissolved in water, made an effective antidote to drowsiness and idiocy". Traditionally, most of the furs marketed in Europe came from Russia. Trapped in Siberia or along the shores of the Baltic, they were dressed and marketed in the ancient city of Kiev. But when French explorers and traders opened the St. Lawrence River valley in the 1580's, the influx of Canadian skins created a wider market in Europe and prompted rival traders to seek additional sources of supply elsewhere in North America. By 1600, exchanging beaver and other pelts for European wares had become routine, for at least some Indian peoples, along the Atlantic coast; the Lenapes undoubtedly among them. European trade goods from the 1570's have turned up in habitation sites well into the interior of New York State, and Dutch traders claimed to have "frequented" the lower Hudson Valley as early as 1598, "but without making any fixed settlements, only as a shelter in winter". Not all the Lenapes were anxious to do business with Europeans. Some must have heard stories of captives carried off into slavery. Others seemed unwilling to get into the spirit of a market economy. "They take many beavers," Johannes de Laet remarked in 16l5, "but it is necessary for them to get into the habit of trade, otherwise they are too indolent to hunt the beaver." Even a half century later, Daniel Denton would note that many Long Island Lenapes still showed a marked indifference to material possessions. "They are extraordinarily charitable to one another," he wrote, "one having nothing to spare, but he freely imparts it to his friends, and whatsoever they get by gaming or any other way, they share to one another, leaving to themselves commonly the least share." Source: "Gotham: A History of New York City To 1898", Edwin G. Burrows, & Mike Wallace, Oxford University Press, 1999, p.12. Author's Note: There is a reference in one source, i.e. P. H. Hoffman's work, that it was Casparus II who sailed up the Hudson River with his brothers. This is however, believed to be speculation, as Casparus II brothers both died at an early age. It is however, possible and quite plausible that it was his father, Casparius I who sailed to America on earlier voyages as Netherland shipping records indicate. It was about this time that his son Casparius Steynmets II, born (1610-1611) grew up under the watchful eye of his father. He first learned and apprenticed the family trades of cabinetry, silversmithing, and shipping; however, Casparius I wanted more for his son; more than he had ever had, so he decided to send Casparus II to be educated at Leyden. It was in Leyden (Leiden) that Casparus II read a book, published in 1592 by Jan Huyghen van Linschoten entitled, "Itinerario" that he too, was smitten by the so-called 'travel-bug'. The book described Huyghen's experiences while travelling the East Indies. This event plus the stories of his father's escapades to the New World, probably was the 'planted-seed' which eventually led Casparus II to emigrate to the new colonies in the New World in 1631. Casparus II was an adventurous young man, and talking often to his father about making his way to America. The idea of emigrating became highly tempting. As the Steynmets family flourished; so too did the thoughts of Casparus II, and his future travels.(CS) Sources: "National Archives of the Netherlands", Amsterdam. "The Domestic and Social Life of Our Ancestors", Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1914, p. 131. Notes for Geertje Hendricksen: Geertje Hendricksen was the grand-daughter of one Hendrick Hendricksz. He was an Anabaptist prophet in the 1500's and was involved in the famous "naked runners" on February 11, 1535. The following is a summary of this account. (CS) They lived in Amsterdam during the time when all Anabaptists were ordered out of the town by the local Schout after weapons were found in one of their houses. This holding of weapons was not to be tolerated by the local officials as they did not want any trouble. Jan van Geel, a leader of the Anabaptists at the time, was plotting an all-out assault. One evening as the Anabaptists were holding a secret meeting at the home of a wool merchant, Hendrick Hendricksz, a 'prophet' went into a fit and cried, "I have seen God and heaven and hell, and the day of judgement come, and you are all judged for eternity, not even worthy of hell but only the lowest depths!" His followers cries, "Heavenly father, have mercy!" Mercy was granted at once. Hendrick Hendricksz said," The father will overlook you, your sins forgiven, if you are a child of God." After some more prayers and preaching the prophet remembered the Garden of Eden, tore off his clothes and threw them into the fire, and told his followers to do the same. They did, men and women. The smell of burning brought down the owner of the house. The 'prophet' told her to remove her clothes. She could not refuse, apparently. The ecstatic group then went out of the house, running and shouting, "Woe!, Woe! The wrath of God!" Those who came to their doorways or happened to be on the Dam were rewarded with a memorable sight. There were seven men and five women, and the Schout knew just what to do with them. They were all immediately arrested. The women got off lightly, but the men were beheaded on February 25, 1535. Their heads were exhibited on spikes at a tollgate on the IJ. The unfortunate owner of the house was hanged in her own doorway. Source: "Archives of The Netherlands: Amsterdam Yearbook: 1400-1600". More About Johannes Steynmets and Geertje Hendricksen: Marriage: Abt. 1607, Schiedam, South Holland Children of Johannes Steynmets and Geertje Hendricksen are: 8 i. Capt. Casparus Johannes Steynmets II, born 11/January/1610 in Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands; died 1702 in Ahaysmus, Bergen Co., New Jersey; married (1) Dorothea Aertsen Abt. 1629 in Schiedam, Zuid Holland, Netherlands; married (2) Jannetje Gerritsen Van Steenwyck 31/March/1652 in New Amsterdam, New York; married (3) Tryntje Jacobs 14/December/1670 in Bergen, New Jersey; married (4) Arriaantje Gerrits Van Huysen October/1693 in Bergen, New Jersey. ii. Caspard Phillipus Steynmets, born Abt. 1618 in Schiedam, South Holland191; died 14/July/1650 in Schiedam, South Holland192; married Annetje ? Abt. 1637. More About Caspard Steynmets and Annetje ?: Marriage: Abt. 1637 iii. Agnietje Casperse Steynmets193,194,195,196, born Bet. 1621 - 1625 in Holland; died 1704 in New Amsterdam, New York196; married Leendert Phillipse Conyn 1645; born 1620 in Ghent, Holland; died 1704 in New Amsterdam, New York. More About Leendert Conyn and Agnietje Steynmets: Marriage: 1645 iv. Grietje Casperse Steynmets197,198,199,200, born Bet. 1624 - 1629 in Holland, Netherlands; died Aft. 1686 in Flatbush, Queens, New York; married Dirck Gerritsen Van Dien 08/May/1660 in New York County, New York; born Abt. 1624 in New York. Notes for Grietje Casperse Steynmets: One source records the birth date as: "Abt 1624, Schiedam, Holland". (CS) More About Dirck Van Dien and Grietje Steynmets: Banns: 07/May/1660, DRC, New York City, NY Marriage: 08/May/1660, New York County, New York v. Margaretha Grietje Steynmets, born Abt. 1636201; married Sebald De Weert, Jr. Abt. 1655 in Netherlands; born Abt. 1635. Notes for Margaretha Grietje Steynmets: Margaretha Steynmets married a local Dutchmen who worked for the Dutch East India Company. Records indicate that they moved to the East Indies in the 1650's. It is speculated from the records of the Company that they emigrated to The Spice Islands (The Moluccas). These were a group of highly attractive islands (Banda, Ceram, Ternate, Tidore, Makian, Halmahera, and Amboyna, all near New Guinea) being colonized by the Dutch. It is not known if they had any children. (CS) Source: "The Dutch East India Company Records", Archives, The Hague, Netherlands. Notes for Sebald De Weert, Jr.: Sebald De Weert II's father was one of the first commanders of the "Council of the Seventeen" (Provinces of Holland) sent to the East Indies with a charter reflecting the newly formed Dutch East India Company, March 20, 1602. Known as the VOC (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie), the three ships commanded by Sebald De Weert I left Texel, Holland with orders to establish trading links with the 'spiceries' (countries of Java, Sumatra, Ceylon, etc.). It is speculated that Sebald De Weert II emigrated with his wife Margaretha Steynmets to the Dutch Spice East India Colony about 1658. There is no further trace of this family branch.(CS) Sources: "Dutch Activities in the East", E. Danvers, 1945. "Letters Received From Its Servants in the East", East India Company, William Foster, editor, 1968. More About Sebald De Weert and Margaretha Steynmets: Marriage: Abt. 1655, Netherlands vi. Casparius Phillipus Steynmets, born Abt. 1636 in Schiedam, South Holland201; died 1701 in Delft, South Holland; married Ankje Van Der Moolenaar 1657 in Delft, Netherlands; born 25/May/1636 in Oudwoude, Netherlands; died 15/April/1700 in Delft, Holland. More About Casparius Steynmets and Ankje Van Der Moolenaar: Marriage: 1657, Delft, Netherlands 18. Corporal Gerrit Janszen Van Steenwyck202, born Abt. 1577 in Wageninge, Gelderland, Holland. He married 19. Catryna ? Bet. 1590 - 1600. 19. Catryna ?, born Bef. 1579 in Wageninge, Gelderland, Holland. Notes for Corporal Gerrit Janszen Van Steenwyck: The following entry "Three children of Corporal Gerrit Janszen van Steenwyck, who have been brought at his Excy's expense."* Also "On the list of the farmers, men, women, and children, male and female servants sent by Yoncker Hendrick van der Capellen toe (sic) Ryssel to Staten Island in New Netherland in West India since May 1650. And those who were alive after the dreadful and bloody massacre by the savages in September 1655..."# On the list were 3 children of Corporal van Steenwyck; as survivors of the Indian Raid of Setpember 16, 1655 (Peach War). Source: *Dutch Colonial MI List", D. Koenig. #"Colonial Documents Relating to the History and Settlements of the Towns Along the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers", B. Fernow, L. Schulze; Dutch Col. MI List Arch. More About Gerrit Van Steenwyck and Catryna ?: Marriage: Bet. 1590 - 1600 Children of Gerrit Van Steenwyck and Catryna ? are: 10 i. Guert Gerritsen Van Steenwyck, born Abt. 1601 in Wagening, Gelderland, Netherlands; died 06/April/1703 in Bergen County, New Jersey; married (1) Ytie Jans; married (2) Elizabeth Cornelisen Abt. 1619 in Holland; married (3) Annetje Hermanse Bet. 1650 - 1696. 9 ii. Jannetje Gerritsen Van Steenwyck, born Aft. 1610 in Zutphen, Gelderland, Holland; died Bef. 12/January/1670 in Bergen, New Jersey; married Capt. Casparus Johannes Steynmets II 31/March/1652 in New Amsterdam, New York. 22. Hermanse, born 1606 in Netherlands. He married 23. Jannetje ?. 23. Jannetje ?, born 1610 in Netherlands. Child of Hermanse and Jannetje ? is: 11 i. Annetje Hermanse, born Abt. 1635 in Wagening, Gelderland, Netherlands; died 07/September/1696 in Bergen County, New Jersey; married Guert Gerritsen Van Steenwyck Bet. 1650 - 1696. Generation No. 6 32. Johannes Kasparius Steynmets I203,204, born Abt. 1530 in Merksem, South Holland (Antwerp); died 1602 in Merksem, South Holland. He was the son of 64. Kasparius Johann Steynmets and 65. Amalie Van Stynberg. He married 33. Geertruida Van Aestens 27/August/1583 in Roosendaal, South Holland. 33. Geertruida Van Aestens205, born Abt. 1560 in Roosendaal, South Holland; died Abt. 1636 in Merksem, South Holland, Netherlands. Notes for Johannes Kasparius Steynmets I: It is probable that Johannes Kasparius Steynmets had more than four children, as records show that he married twice, however, records to date have only produced the children included here.(CS) It would appear from some records that Johannes Kasparius Steynmets changed the spelling of the surname once again from "Steynmets" to "Steenmets" probably in the first quarter of the sixteenth century (about 1558) as many records during this period evidenced, however, his children kept the surname spelling of "Steynmets". It was quite customary for persons of European ancestry emigrating to a new country to change the spelling of their family namesake; i.e., dropping the "von" or dutchifying from a German derivation as "stein" to "steen". We must remember, however that many family names were often of proud historical heritage, thereby making only small changes as in a "y" for and "i" or an "s" for a "z". This would be the most probable reason for spelling simplification as in "Steinmetz" to "Steynmets". We also know that there are other branches of the Stymiest family tree which still use the Germanic spelling "Steinmetz", but as to their connection one can only speculate and surmise. Reasons abound as to the nature for "name change". It is a known fact that historical records were recorded, quite often at the mercy of the person recording the information. Quite often the recorder was unfamiliar with a spelling and may have written the name, at their own discretion. This is quite evident throughout all early record keeping as is the case in most early registers, census, etc. What was life like in Holland during this time in the mid-to-late 1500' During this period, the greatest problem facing his family and his country (Holland) were the religious issues of the day. It was but a few years since Martin Luther nailed his protest 'against abuse of indulgences' on the door of the palace church at Wittenberg when Johannes embraced Luther's philosophy and became a convert. The council at Amsterdam, however, had done its best to take no particular notice of the immense convulsion now shaking so much of Europe, including the Netherlands. Most people of the day were automatically Catholic, but with so many of German descent, the sacra mentalists and Lutheran influence had spread into Holland. Johannes Kasparius Steynmets studied the new teachings of Martin Luther. He was an outspoken man of his day and was known to voice his opinions publicly. He was not afraid and he knew that no one to his knowledge had ever been put to death because of his religious beliefs or opinions. At this time, Charles V had issued his directives against heresy and these were now supposed to be in force. But the present ruler, or Schout, Jan Hubrechtzc, was a humanist and disliked persecution. Under him the magistrate did as little as possible. In the years following several people were charged with heresy, one of these being none other than Johannes Kasparius Steynmets. He along with nine other towns' people were charged with taking part in "secret schools and gatherings" and were sentenced to eight days on bread and water in two of the gate-houses. As well, Johannes Kasparius Steynmets and the others were sent on a pilgrimage to Brabant (now Belgium) and were ordered to bring back bricks from Leyden. Troubles escalated and became more extreme for many Hollanders. Many of the Catholic priests and monks soon began to complain and libels were now sometimes posted. The Old and New Testaments were printed in Dutch in Warmoes-straat, and at The Hague there had already been a burning at the stake. Martin Luther, of course, was conservative. He had no plan or desire to upset the hierarchy, but soon a small and yet earnest group was emerging and accepted what they read in the Bible as a basis for action as well as faith. Luther distanced himself from these new fanatics as did, most probably, Johannes. Suddenly there were new preachers everywhere who did not believe in infant baptism, the Trinity, or in celebrating Saints' days. These groups became to be known as the 'Anabaptists'. It was essentially a movement of the underprivileged and did best in areas where there was unemployment and poverty, but it too, was short lived. The Anabaptists were eventually defeated and treated harshly by the rulers of the country. They were "to be laid on a bench and cut up while alive and their hearts taken out of their bodies and they are to be quartered and the parts hung up at the town gates and the heads are to be placed on posts". Women who had sheltered the men were hanged in the Town Hall cellars or in their own doorways "as an example". "Their so-called bishop was speedily picked-up and dealt with individually. He was made to sit in ironical state on a scaffold in front of the Town Hall, wearing an imitation mitre, decorated with the town's arms. Then his tongue was cut out as a symbol of punishment for his preaching. His right hand which was used for baptism, was cut off. After this his head was cut off and his body burned. His head with its mitre and his hand were sent for exhibition at the city's gate. The mother and son who had hid him during the rebellion, were hanged outside their own house." The Anabaptists had spoiled the market for every kind of Protestantism. Author's Note: One cannot imagine the thoughts of our ancestor, Johannes seeing all this happening, however, it did happen and it was at this time that Johannes Kasparius Steynmets moved his family from Merksem northward into Schiedam. (CS) Sources: "Archives of Netherlands", Amsterdam Records of the Dutch Reformed Church,1500. "General History of the Netherlands", Utrecht: De Haan, 1952. "National Archives of The Republic of Germany", Berlin, Germany, 1969. More About Johannes Kasparius Steynmets I: Christening: Steenmets Notes for Geertruida Van Aestens: Geertruida Van Aestens died during childbirth, March 1585. (CS) Source: "The Church of Jesus of Latter -Day Saints", Genealogical Index 3.06, Continental Europe. More About Johannes Steynmets and Geertruida Van Aestens: Marriage: 27/August/1583, Roosendaal, South Holland Children of Johannes Steynmets and Geertruida Van Aestens are: 16 i. Johannes Casparius Davidus Steynmets I, born Abt. 1585 in Zutphen, Orerijel, Holland; died 1638 in Schiedam, South Holland Netherlands; married Geertje Hendricksen Abt. 1607 in Schiedam, South Holland. ii. Phillipus Johann Steynmets I206, born Abt. 1596 in Delft, Holland; died June/1629 in (Presumed drowned off the coast of) Western Australia; married Jannetje Willemz Selyns 18/November/1616; born 1590 in Schiedam, Holland; died 1626 in Rineland, Germany. Notes for Phillipus Johann Steynmets I: Phillipus Johann Stymiest (Steynmets) was the second son born to Johannes Kasparius Steynmets and Geertruida Van Aestens in Holland. Like his brother Caspar, he too was trained in seamanship as well as the silversmithing and the cabinet-making trades of his father. There is, no record, to date, that Phillipus attended university as did Caspar, however, there is one record that ties Phillipus to the legendary ship, "The Batavia" during her ill-fated, maiden voyage to the Dutch East Indies (Spice Islands) in the first quarter of the 1600's. Source: "National Archives of The Netherlands", The Hague. Author's Note: We can only surmise that Phillipus was en route to Java to settle in one of the Dutch East India Colonies. There is little record or mention of the two sisters of Caspar and Phillipus.(CS) The original "Batavia" was built in 1628 in Amsterdam, by the order of the United Dutch East India Co."On her maiden voyage, in June 1629, with 341 passengers and crew on board whilst en route to Java, the ship perished off the coast of Western Australia." Source: "Historical Ship Archives of The Netherlands", Lelystad. More About Phillipus Steynmets and Jannetje Selyns: Marriage: 18/November/1616 iii. Doroethje Geertruida Steynmets, born Abt. 1598; married Franz Bonenburger Abt. 1618 in Luxembourgh; born 1595 in Luxembourgh. Notes for Doroethje Geertruida Steynmets: Source: "National Archives of Luxembourgh", Luxembourgh, 1955. More About Franz Bonenburger and Doroethje Steynmets: Marriage: Abt. 1618, Luxembourgh iv. Amatjie Margrit Steynmets, born Abt. 1600; married Wilhelm Huischen 16/October/1632 in Germany; born Abt. 1599 in Germany. More About Wilhelm Huischen and Amatjie Steynmets: Marriage: 16/October/1632, Germany Generation No. 7 64. Kasparius Johann Steynmets207,208, born 1498 in Merksem, South Holland; died Abt. 1545 in Antwerp, Belgium. He was the son of 128. Phillipus Kasparius Johann Steynmets and 129. Hermindis Armanda Von Bothmer. He married 65. Amalie Van Stynberg 1523 in Antwerp, South Holland (now Belgium). 65. Amalie Van Stynberg, born 1505 in Middelbeurg, South Holland; died 1541 in Merksem, South Holland. Notes for Kasparius Johann Steynmets: Kasparius Johann Steynmets also spelled "Steynmetz/Steinmetse" in some records, traces this spelling of its surname derivation back to fifteenth century Austria. Author's Note: In the 1400's, Medieval society was breaking-down; the chief explosive factor being the change of commercial methods, that is, the arrival of 'capitalism'. Towns of this period tended to be jealous of their own particular area of business, and no foreigner or stranger could come into Holland without permission. Such groups as the Hanseatic League in London or the English "Merchant Adventurers" in Bruges and, of course, the Austrian and German "owners" of the much needed silver mines were amongst the privileged. The treasures of the newly discovered 'New World' in the East and the Americas also contributed to the economy, and so did silver from the mines of Germany. As silver became more important to Holland's economy, it slowly opened its doors to immigrants from the northeast, namely, Austria and Germany. Quietly people began moving to several areas in southern regions of Holland as they had tried to do before. It is most probable that during these years, the father of Kasparius Johann Steynmetz (Steynmets, Stymiest) moved his family to the regions of Brabant, where he settled in what is now, Belgium. Eventually, at the turn of the century, as his children grew and became men of the world, they moved to Schiedam and other parts of (Holland) The Netherlands. This speculation sheds new light onto the "Stymiest" family history and does pose many new questions as to the earlier beginnings of the "Stymiest" family; such as: was Kasparius Johann Steynmetz himself a powerful baron in mining? Was he a wealthy man from a wealthy family with feudal rights and/or privileges? (CS) Source: "Rise of The Dutch Republic", J. L. Motley, London, 1889. More About Kasparius Steynmets and Amalie Van Stynberg: Marriage: 1523, Antwerp, South Holland (now Belgium) Children of Kasparius Steynmets and Amalie Van Stynberg are: i. Margrit Amalie Alijtken Steynmets, born Abt. 1524 in South Holland; married Otto Tengenegell 1542 in Deventer, Holland; born 1520 in Germany. More About Otto Tengenegell and Margrit Steynmets: Marriage: 1542, Deventer, Holland ii. Phillipus Kasparius Steynmets, born Abt. 1525 in South Holland; died 06/January/1527 in Holland. iii. Sarus Stynberg Steynmets, born Abt. 1527; married Wessell Gerritsen; born 1525. iv. Johann Frederick Steynmets, born Abt. 1529 in South Holland; died 1631 in Brabant. 32 v. Johannes Kasparius Steynmets I, born Abt. 1530 in Merksem, South Holland (Antwerp); died 1602 in Merksem, South Holland; married (1) Susanna Van Clocken 12/January/1556 in Schiedam, Holland; married (2) Geertruida Van Aestens 27/August/1583 in Roosendaal, South Holland. Generation No. 8 128. Phillipus Kasparius Johann Steynmets208, born Abt. 1469 in Austria; died Abt. 1501 in Austria. He was the son of 256. Johann Frederick Steynmets and 257. Ada Emma Auguste Hendricks. He married 129. Hermindis Armanda Von Bothmer Abt. 1488 in Austria. 129. Hermindis Armanda Von Bothmer, born Abt. 1450 in Austria; died 1499. She was the daughter of 258. Hendrick Von Bothmer Zu Schwegerhoff. Notes for Phillipus Kasparius Johann Steynmets: Phillipus Kasparius Johann Steynmets has been attributed with the changing of the spelling of the surname from "Steinmetz" to "Steynmets" after their arrival in (Styria), what is today Austria. He is said to have taken up the trade of silver-smithing* in Austria and is listed on a register of mining. There is not too much known, other than his trade, about "Phillipus Kasparius Johann Stymiest"; however one is able to trace other important information through his wife's family, the "Von Bothmer's". It is probable that "Herminis Armanda/Armindus" of the "Bothmer" family is a descendant from the House of Bothmer; yet this, of course, is only speculation.(CS) Records to this speculation can be viewed in an ancestry file which seems to link the two names as in the following: A Count Johann Caspar Von Bothmer zu Schwegerhoff who was born 1446 and died in 1472 suggests that his sister named her sixth son, "Kasparius Johann". This file mentions a catalogue of pictures owned by the "Von Bothmer" family which were gifts that were put up for public auction.(CS) Sources: *"Mining Archives Records", Salzburg, Austria. "Lunds Auction House", Victoria, B.C., Canada. More About Phillipus Kasparius Johann Steynmets: Christening: Abt. 1471, when he left Austria for Low Countries (Steynmets) Notes for Hermindis Armanda Von Bothmer: Late 18th Century Delft Chargers: Delft Signature with #250 on back: One charger with original hanging wire: Auction Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 CDN. Belonging to Count Johann Caspar von Bothmer zu Schwegerhoff, these chargers are purported to have returned from 10 Downing Street after the death of Count Von Bothmer in 1732. Count Bothmer's remains were laid to rest at Palace Bothmer. Three years later Sir Robert Walpole moved into 10 Downing Street and became the first official Prime Minister of England thus forever making Count Bothmer's townhouse the residence of all future Prime Ministers of England. After the death of the Count, all original furnishings of the house were returned to the family estate in Schwegerhoff, Germany. Upon their return to Schwegerhoff, they were moved to the Droste Museum in Meersburg, Germany in 1948. From there they were brought to Oregon, USA by the Baroness Helene von Bothmer in 1990, where they remained in her collection until her death, February 23rd 1995. In 1998 they were brought to Victoria, B.C., Canada by Baron George von Bothmer zu Schwegerhoff and his wife Baroness Julie von Bothmer where they were placed upon the auctioneers block in April of 1999. It was here that I was able to bid on the two items in question. The two late 18th century (circa 1785), signed delft chargers are now in my possession.(CS) Source: (See: Appendix X) More About Phillipus Steynmets and Hermindis Von Bothmer: Marriage: Abt. 1488, Austria Children of Phillipus Steynmets and Hermindis Von Bothmer are: i. Johann Hendrick Steynmets, born 1489. ii. Elizabeth Jacobus Steynmets, born 1490. iii. Hendrick Jacob Steynmets, born 1492. iv. Hermanes Armand Steynmets, born 1495. v. Johann Caspar Steynmets, born 1496 in Holland; married Bet. 1518 - 1520 in Holland. More About Johann Caspar Steynmets: Marriage: Bet. 1518 - 1520, Holland 64 vi. Kasparius Johann Steynmets, born 1498 in Merksem, South Holland; died Abt. 1545 in Antwerp, Belgium; married Amalie Van Stynberg 1523 in Antwerp, South Holland (now Belgium). Generation No. 9 256. Johann Frederick Steynmets209,210, born Abt. 1439 in Styria, (now Austria); died Abt. 1479 in Brabant. He was the son of 512. Karlhelm Kaspar Steynmets and 513. Auguste Soldaten Funtus. He married 257. Ada Emma Auguste Hendricks 1457 in Styria, (now Austria). 257. Ada Emma Auguste Hendricks211, born Abt. 1435 in Germany; died Bet. 1469 - 1479 in Brabant. She was the daughter of 514. Velate Hendricks. Notes for Johann Frederick Steynmets: It is speculated that Johann Frederic Steinmetz (Steinmets) came to Austria from Germany as a child in the mid-1400's. His family left Germany at a time of great upheaval. Archivists in Germany tell us that the surname is derived from "Stein"; also its Dutch derivation, "Steen". "Stein/Steen" means "stone-mason" and it was believed that Johann Steinmetz had such an occupation. They lived in an area called or referred to as "Metz", thus the name "Steinmetz" meant "stone-mason of Metz". During this time, there was great need for stone-masons in Europe. New buildings being constructed were of stone, and mud-brick as opposed to wood.(CS) Source: "Archives of The German Republic", Vol. # 217, p.212, Berlin, Germany. More About Johann Steynmets and Ada Hendricks: Marriage: 1457, Styria, (now Austria) Children of Johann Steynmets and Ada Hendricks are: 128 i. Phillipus Kasparius Johann Steynmets, born Abt. 1469 in Austria; died Abt. 1501 in Austria; married Hermindis Armanda Von Bothmer Abt. 1488 in Austria. ii. Federickt Johannes Steynmets, Jr., born Abt. 1471; married Atalla Adalbero Steyr; born 1470 in Styria, Austria. Notes for Federickt Johannes Steynmets, Jr.: Federick Steinmetz/Steynmets (Stymiest), Jr. died shortly after he was married (at an early age) according to the records in Styria, Austria.(CS) Source: "Records of Emigrants to Styria, Austria: 1350-1490" 258. Hendrick Von Bothmer Zu Schwegerhoff He was the son of 516. Baron Georges Von Bothmer Zu Schwegerhoff. Children of Hendrick Von Bothmer Zu Schwegerhoff are: i. Johann Casper Von Bothmer Zu Schwegerhoff, born Abt. 1446; died Abt. 1472. 129 ii. Hermindis Armanda Von Bothmer, born Abt. 1450 in Austria; died 1499; married Phillipus Kasparius Johann Steynmets Abt. 1488 in Austria. Generation No. 10 512. Karlhelm Kaspar Steynmets212,213, born 1418 in Germany; died 1459 in Germany. He was the son of 1024. Karel Wilhelm Steynmets. He married 513. Auguste Soldaten Funtus Bet. 1437 - 1439 in Germany. 513. Auguste Soldaten Funtus, born 1415 in Sweden; died Bet. 1444 - 1445 in Germany. More About Karlhelm Steynmets and Auguste Funtus: Marriage: Bet. 1437 - 1439, Germany Children of Karlhelm Steynmets and Auguste Funtus are: 256 i. Johann Frederick Steynmets, born Abt. 1439 in Styria, (now Austria); died Abt. 1479 in Brabant; married Ada Emma Auguste Hendricks 1457 in Styria, (now Austria). ii. Karl Hendrick Steynmets, born Abt. 1440. iii. Volkert Steynmets, born Abt. 1442. iv. Josephine Emma Steynmets, born Abt. 1444. 514. Velate Hendricks, born 1415 in Germany. Child of Velate Hendricks is: 257 i. Ada Emma Auguste Hendricks, born Abt. 1435 in Germany; died Bet. 1469 - 1479 in Brabant; married Johann Frederick Steynmets 1457 in Styria, (now Austria). 516. Baron Georges Von Bothmer Zu Schwegerhoff Child of Baron Georges Von Bothmer Zu Schwegerhoff is: 258 i. Hendrick Von Bothmer Zu Schwegerhoff. Generation No. 11 1024. Karel Wilhelm Steynmets214,215, born Abt. 1395 in Germany; died Unknown in Germany. He was the son of 2048. Jhoannes Jobst Steynmets I. Children of Karel Wilhelm Steynmets are: 512 i. Karlhelm Kaspar Steynmets, born 1418 in Germany; died 1459 in Germany; married Auguste Soldaten Funtus Bet. 1437 - 1439 in Germany. ii. Katharina Steynmets, born 1420. iii. Anna Steynmets216, born Abt. 1431; married Leonhard Meychsner Bet. 1475 - 1480 in Germany; born Abt. 1430. Marriage Notes for Anna Steynmets and Leonhard Meychsner: by Rottenburg am Neckar, Germany More About Leonhard Meychsner and Anna Steynmets: Marriage: Bet. 1475 - 1480, Germany Generation No. 12 2048. Jhoannes Jobst Steynmets I217,218, born 1350 in Worms, Germany219. He was the son of 4096. Jobst Steynmets and 4097. Anna Steinmetse. Children of Jhoannes Jobst Steynmets I are: i. Bernardus Steynmets, born Abt. 1392. ii. Adamus Phillipus Steynmets, born 1394. More About Adamus Phillipus Steynmets: Baptism: 06/February/1395, Baptised in Euren, Rheinland 1024 iii. Karel Wilhelm Steynmets, born Abt. 1395 in Germany; died Unknown in Germany; married Abt. 1415. Generation No. 13 4096. Jobst Steynmets220, born 1305 in Koln, Germany; died 1354 in Koln, Germany. He was the son of 8192. Coussaint Jobst Steynmets I and 8193. Agathaus Steynmets. He married 4097. Anna Steinmetse Abt. 1326 in Germany. 4097. Anna Steinmetse, born 1306 in Koln, Germany; died Abt. 1365 in Koln, Germany. More About Jobst Steynmets and Anna Steinmetse: Marriage: Abt. 1326, Germany Children of Jobst Steynmets and Anna Steinmetse are: i. Agathaus Steynmets, born 1329 in Mittelfranken, Bavaria221 2048 ii. Jhoannes Jobst Steynmets I, born 1350 in Worms, Germany. Generation No. 14 8192. Coussaint Jobst Steynmets I222, born Abt. 1285 in Germany223. He was the son of 16384. Michelius Coussaint Steynmets II and 16385. Marguerite Michel. He married 8193. Agathaus Steynmets Abt. 1303. 8193. Agathaus Steynmets, born 1279 in Swabia. More About Coussaint Jobst Steynmets I: Christening: March/1285, Mouacourt, Meurthe-et-Moselle More About Coussaint Steynmets and Agathaus Steynmets: Marriage: Abt. 1303 Children of Coussaint Steynmets and Agathaus Steynmets are: 4096 i. Jobst Steynmets, born 1305 in Koln, Germany; died 1354 in Koln, Germany; married Anna Steinmetse Abt. 1326 in Germany. ii. Coussaint Jobst Steynmets II, born 1307. Generation No. 15 16384. Michelius Coussaint Steynmets II224, born 1248 in Koln, Germany225. He was the son of 32768. Bernardus Michelius Steynmets and 32769. Annaicus Wagnor. He married 16385. Marguerite Michel. 16385. Marguerite Michel, born 1250 in Windsheim, Bavaria. More About Michelius Coussaint Steynmets II: Christening: 07/November/1248, Mouacourt, Meurthe-et-Moselle Child of Michelius Steynmets and Marguerite Michel is: 8192 i. Coussaint Jobst Steynmets I, born Abt. 1285 in Germany; married Agathaus Steynmets Abt. 1303. Generation No. 16 32768. Bernardus Michelius Steynmets225,226, born Abt. 1223 in Moselle, France227. He was the son of 65536. Michelius Johannus Steynmets and 65537. Hiltraud Schroeter. He married 32769. Annaicus Wagnor Abt. 1245. 32769. Annaicus Wagnor, born 1226 in Moselle, France; died 1258 in Moselle, France. More About Bernardus Michelius Steynmets: Christening: 01/December/1224, Mouacourt, Meurthe-et-Moselle More About Bernardus Steynmets and Annaicus Wagnor: Marriage: Abt. 1245 Child of Bernardus Steynmets and Annaicus Wagnor is: 16384 i. Michelius Coussaint Steynmets II, born 1248 in Koln, Germany; married Marguerite Michel. Generation No. 17 65536. Michelius Johannus Steynmets228,229, born 1198 in Mittelfranken, Bavaria (Germany); died 1236 in Mittelfranken, Bavaria (Germany)230. He married 65537. Hiltraud Schroeter Bef. 1222 in Mittelfranken. 65537. Hiltraud Schroeter, born 1203 in Treuchtlingen, Germany; died 1254 in Mittelfranken, Bavaria (Germany). More About Michelius Steynmets and Hiltraud Schroeter: Marriage: Bef. 1222, Mittelfranken Children of Michelius Steynmets and Hiltraud Schroeter are: i. Johannus Steynmets231, born Abt. 1222. 32768 ii. Bernardus Michelius Steynmets, born Abt. 1223 in Moselle, France; married Annaicus Wagnor Abt. 1245. Endnotes 1. Davis, Norman, "Westchester Patriarchs: A Genealogical Dictionary of Westchester Co., NY Families Prior to 1755", (Heritage Books, Inc.), p. 230. 2. Stymiest, Carlyle W. W., "Private Papers & Letters of Carlyle W. W. Stymiest", (Private Collection: 1967-2010). 3. New York Secretary's Office, "New York Marriages Before 1784", (Weed, Parsons and Co., Albany, NY., Vol. 1, p. 156; 1860), p. 49. 4. Stymiest, Carlyle W. W., "Private Papers & Letters of Carlyle W. W. Stymiest", (Private Collection: 1967-2010). 5. Amato, Phil, "They Came to Paterson", (March, 2002), "Electronic." 6. 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