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"Baptismal and Marriage Registers of the Old Dutch Church of Kingston, Ulster County, New York, 1660-1809," transcribed
and edited by Roswell R. Hoes, 1891.
Baptisms
+ Pieter, son of Pieter Jacobsen, "miller here," and Grietjen
Hendricks Westercamp, baptized Oct. 1, 1662. Sponsors were Saertje Staets, Willempje Jacobs and Pieter Hillebransten. Footnote:
"This child was probably illegitimate." Page 2.
+ Gerret, son of Jan Gerretsen and Grietjen Hendricks, baptized Feb. 14,
1665. Sponsors were Hendrick Vosman, Mariken Everingh and Grietjen Hendricks. Page 4.
+ Hendrick, son of Jan Gerretsen
and Grietjen Hendricks, baptized Oct. 9, 1667. No sponsors. Page 6.
+ Jan Gerithse Decker and Jacob Janse Decker served
as sponsors of Jan, son of Gerith Decker and Grithje Decker, on July 28, 1688. Page 31.
+ Margriet, daughter of Hermanus
Decker and Rachel Montanje, baptized March 8, 1696. Sponsors were Roelof Swartwoud, Thomas Swartwoud and Lenora Montanje.
Page 47.
+ Jan Gerritse Decker and Grietje Hendricks served as sponsors of Witte, child of Jurie Lootman and Annetje Tyssen,
on July 25, 1697. Page 50.
+ Wilhelmus, son of Hermanus Decker and Rachel Montanje, baptized Aug. 21, 1698. Sponsors were
Jan Decker, Pieter van Etten and Joanna Montanje. Page 54.
+ Elenora, daughter of Hermanus Decker and Rachel Montagne,
baptized Aug. 13, 1699. Sponsors were Jan Decker and Johanna Montagne. Page 56.
+ Jan, son of Hermanus Decker and Rachel
Montagne, baptized Aug. 24, 1701. Sponsors were Jan Gerritsen Decker and Grietje Westercamp. Page 63.
+ Willem, son of
of Hermanus Decker and Rachel Montanje, baptized May 30, 1703. Sponsors were Walrean du Mon, junior, and Grietje du Mon. Page
69.
+ Johanna, daughter of Harmanus Dekker and Rachel Montagne, baptized Sept. 22, 1705. Sponsors were Johannes Schepmoes
and Neeltje Gerrits. Page 74.
+ Hermanus, son of Hermanus Dekker and Rachel Montaigne, baptized Nov. 3, 1706. No sponsors.
Page 78.
+ Willem, son of Harmanus Dekker and Rachel Montanye, baptized Oct. 31, 1708. Sponsor was Catryn Montanye. Page
85.
+ Maria, daughter of Harmanus Dekker and Rachel Montanjen, baptized Jan. 20, 1712. Sponsor was Klass Westvaal. Page
97.
+ Rachel, daughter of Harmaus Dekker and Rachel Montanjen, baptized June 20, 1714. Sponsors were Fred. Schoonmaker
and Anna de Wit. Page 107.
+ Hendrik, son of Harmanus Dekker and Rachel Montanjen, baptized Nov. 4, 1716. Sponsors were
Jan Dekker and Geertjen Dekker. Page 116.
+ Benjamin, son of Harmanus Dekker and Rachel Montanjen, baptized Feb. 8, 1719.
Sponsors were Benjamin de Pue and Zusanna de Pue. Page 125.
Weddings – Jan Gerritsen Decker and
his sons
+ March 23, 1664: Marriage of "Jan Gerretsen, j.m., of Heerden, and Grietjen Hendricks Westercamp, of [New] Amsterdam
in Nieunederlant [New Netherland], both resid. here [in Wiltwyck, now Kingston]. ‘Est nec virgo nec vidua.’ First
publication of Banns, 9 March; second, 16 March; third, 23 March." Brackets are in the original. Footnote: Heerden –
"The present Heerde, in Province of Gelderland, Holland, 30 miles N.N.E. of Arnhem." Page 501.
+ 1685, [date not given]
marriage of "Gerard Janz Decker, j.m. of the Esopus, resid. at Mombachus [Mombaccus] and Margriet Janz Decker, j.d., from
the Esopus, reside. Im Marmur [Marbletown]. First publication of Banns, 23 Feb." Page 508.
+ Sept. 2, 1695: Marriage of
"Hermanus Decker, j.m., and Rachel de la Montagne, j.d., both resid. in Mombackes [Mombaccus]. Banns published , but dates
not given." Brackets in original. Page 511.
+ Sept. 2, 1695: Marriage of "Jacob Decker, j.m., and Annetje Hendricks, j.d.,
both resid. in Mombaskes [Mombaccus]. Banns published , but dates not given." Page 511.
+ Dec. 18, 1696: Marriage of "Hendrick
Decker, j.m., born in Kingstouwn, and Antje Quick, j.d., born in Kingstouwn, both resid. in Mombackes [Mombaccus]. Banns published,
but dates note give." Page 513.
Other Deckers – family Jan Gerritsen Decker, aside from Hermanus’ family
+
Gerard Deckers and Margriet Deckers, daughter Heyltie baptized Jan. 10, 1686. Sponsors were Hendric Deckers and Magdaleen
Deckers. Page 25.
+ Gerith Decker and Grithje Decker, son Jan baptized July 28, 1688. Sponsors were Jan Gerithse Decker
and Jacob Janse Decker. Page 31.
+ Gerrit J. Dekker and Grietje Dekker sponsors of Diwertje, daughter of Jurrie Lootman
and Annetje Tysen, on Oct. 4, 1691. Page 36.
+ Gerrit Decker and Grietje Deckers, daughter Margarit baptized Dec. 1, 1695.
Sponsors were Cornelis Janssen Decker and Elsje ten Broek. Page 46.
+ Jacob Decker and Antje Hendricks, daughter Femmetje
baptized Oct. 4, 1696. Sponsors were Pieter Hillebrandsen and Grietje Deckers. Page 48.
+ Hendrick Decker and Antje Quick,
daughter Greertje baptized Sept. 11, 1697. Sponsors were Carsten Luirssen and Geertje Quick. Page 51.
+ Gerrit Decker and
Margriet Decker, daughter Ariaantje baptized May 15, 1698. Sponsors were Cornelis Swits, Jan Dekker and Jannetje Swits. Page
53.
+ Jacob Decker and Antje Hendricks, son Hendrick baptized June 19, 1698. Sponsors were Teunis Oosterhout and Arianntje
Oosterhout. Page 53.
+ Hendrick Decker and Antje Quick, daughter Femetje baptized Oct. 29, 1699. Sponsors were Hannes Hardenbeg
and Catharina Rutse. Page 57.
+ Jacob Decker and Antje Hendricks, daughter Margriet baptized March 31, 1700. Sponsors were
Jan Hendricksen and Marritje de Puy. Page 59.
+ Jacob Decker and Antje Hendricks, daughter Catharina baptized Jan. 22,
1702. Sponsors were Hendrick Hendricksen and Marytje Janss. Page 64.
+ Hendrick Decker and Antje Quick, daughter Sara baptized
May 10, 1702. Sponsors were Mathys Slegt and Mary Magdaleen Slegt. Page 65.
+ Jacob Decker and Antje Decker, daughter Geertje
baptized Feb. 6, 1704. Sponsors were Gerrit Wyncoop and Hilltje Wyncoop. Page 71.
+ Henrik Dekker and Hanna Quik, son Thomas
baptized Sept. 3, 1704. Sponsors were Jan Dekker and Marrytje Du Puis. Page 73.
Other Deckers – family of Jan Broersen
Decker
+ Jan Broersen and Heyltje Jacobs, son Gaerleff baptized. Feb. 26, 1662. Sponsors were Willempije Jacobs, Hendrick
Aartsen, Andries Harmensen, gunner, and Angeniet Caspers. Page 2.
+ Jan Broersen and Heyltjen Jacobs, daughter Grietje,
baptized Aug. 31, 1664. Sponsors were Willem Jansen Schut and Grietjen Jans. Page 4.
+ Jan Broersen and Heyltjen Jacobs,
Maddelen baptized Oct. 3, 1666. Sponsors were Aeltjen Claes, Ariaen Appels and Mariken Appels. Page 5.
+ Jan Broers and
his wife sponsor Sytje, daughter of Jacob Jansen and Annetje Adriaens, on March 25, 1668. Page 6.
+ Jan Broersen and Heyltjen
Jacobs, daughter Fietie, baptized June 18, 1671. Sponsors were Hilletie Hendrick and Hendrick Alberts. Page 8.
+ Broer
Jansse Decker, Gysbert Albertsse and Grietje Jansse Decker sponsor Jan, son of Jacob Jansse Decker and Belytie Bastiaansse,
on Sept. 28, 1679. Page 12.
+ Jacob Jansse Decker, Gysbert Albertsse and Jannetie Craffers sponsors of Heiltie, daughter
of Jacob Janssee Van Etten and Annetie Gelvins, on April 21, 1679, in Marbletown. Page 12. [Since this baptism was in Marbletown,
it was probably related to Jan Broersen’s descendants.]
+ Jacob Janz Decker and Belytie Jansdr, daughter Anna baptized
Sept. 4, 1681. Sponsors were Willemtie Jans and Jan Evertz. Page 14.
+ Gariet Decker and Magdelena Willems, son Willem
baptized Nov. 6, 1687. Sponsors were Willem Jansen and Grietje Willems. Page 29.
+ Jacob Jansen Decker and Beritje Bastiantje,
daughter Heltje baptized Nov. 6, 1687. Sponsors were Teunis Oostraet, Derieks Henderixen and Griete Pieters. Page 29.
+
Broer Jansen and Cornelia Jurie, son Jan baptized Jan. 15, 1687. Sponsors were Johannes Westbroeck, Jan Broers and Helena
Broers Jans. "This Child was born at Roelof Jansen Kil." Page 30.
+ Jacob Dekker [Wife’s name not give], son Cornelis
baptized May 25, 1690. Sponsors were The Father, Pieternelle Van Vliet and Gerrit Van Vliet. Page 35.
+ Gerrit J. Dekker
and Magdaleentje Willemsen, daughter Grietje baptized Oct. 4, 1691. Sponsors were Broer Dekker and Cornelis Jurriaansen. Page
36.
+ Broer Dekker and Cornelia Tappen, son Jan baptized April 23, 1693. Sponsors were Johannes Westbroek and Helena Dekker.
Page 36.
+ Gerrit Dekker and Lena Schut, daughter Neeltje baptized June 10, 1694. Sponsors were Gerrit Wynkoop and Hilletje
Foken. Page 43.
+ Jacob Decker and Belitje Bastiaansen, son Gerrit baptized Nov. 11, 1694. Sponsors were Jacob Rutzen and
Maria Hansen. Page 43.
+ Broer Decker and Cornelia Tappen, son Joris baptized Feb. 9, 1696. Sponsors were Teunis Tappen
and Sara Schepmoes. Page 46.
+ Cornelis Decker and Elsje ten Broeck, son Johannes baptized Aug. 16, 1696. Sponsors were
Wessel ten Broek and Laurentia va Kellenar. Page 48.
+ Jacob Decker and Beeldje Jans, son Hendrick baptized Oct. 31, 1697.
Sponsors were Cornelis Decker and Elsje ten Broek. Page 51.
+ Cornelis Decker and Elsje ten Broek, daughter Maria baptized
May 1, 1698. Sponsors were Joannes Westbroek and Jacomyntje Gaasbeek. Page 52.
+ Broer Decker and Cornelia Tappen, daughter
Arianntje baptized Sept. 25, 1698. Sponsors were Abraa la Maeter and Elsje Tappen. [Abraam in other records.] Page 54.
+
Cornelis Janssen Decker and Elsje ten Broeck, daughter Heyltje baptized Jan. 14, 1700. Sponsors were Jacob Decker and Magdalena
Westbroeck. Page 58.
+ Broer Decker and Cornelis Tappens, son Jacobus baptized May 26, 1701. Sponsors were Cornelis Decker
and Elsje ten Broek. Page 62.
+ Jacob Decker and Beeltje van Beest, son Broer baptized June 1, 1701. Sponsors were Broer
Decker and Cornelis Decker. Page 62.
+ Cornelis Janssen Decker and Elsje ten Broek, son Wessel baptized Jan. 25, 1702.
Sponsros were Wessel ten Broek, junior, and Geertruy ten Broek. Page 64.
+ Jacob Decker and Sara Minteren, daughter Beeldje
baptized July 10, 1703. Sponsors were Pieter van Leuwen and Margriet va Leuwen. Page 69.
+ Broer Dekker and Cornelia Tappen,
son Jan baptized Sept. 10, 1704. Sponros were Salomon Davis and Catharina Beekman. Page 73.
Weddings
– family of Jan Broersen Decker
+ Dec. 8, 1678. Marriage of "Jacob Janse Decker, j.m., of Marbleton [Marbletown],
and Belytie Bastiaanssee, j.d., from Hollandt [Holland]. Bans were published three times in the church, but dates not given."
Page 504.
+ Dec. 24, 1679. Marriage of "Jan Broersse Decker, widower of Heiltie Jacobs, resid. in Marbleton {Marbletown],
and Willemtie Jacobs, widow of Jan Cornelisse, of Gottenburgh, resid. in Kingston. First publication of Banns, 29 Nov." Page
505
+ 1684, [date not given]. Marriage of "Gerrit Janse Deckers, j.m., born in Kingston, and resid. in Marmur [Marbletown],
and Magdalena Willemz Schut, j.d., born in N. Albanien [New Albany], [and residing?] ‘as above.’ First publication
of Banns, 2 April." [Brackets in the original.] Page 507.
+ Dec. 22, 1695. Marriage of "Cornelis Decker, j.m., and Elsie
ten Broeck, j.d., both parties born and resid. in Kingstouwn. Banns published, but dates not given." Page 511.
+ Sept.
6, 1702. Marriage of "Jacob Decker, widower of Beeltje Cortregt, and Sara Menteren, widow of Jaems Pinnick, both resid. in
the Co. of Ulster. Banns published, but dates not given." Page 519
"Baptisms at the Reformed Dutch Church of
New Amsterdam (1639-1730)," entered by Theodore Brassard ,available at: http://www.altlaw.com/edball/dutchbap.htm#1639
+
Margariet, daughter of Hendrick Westercamp Backer, baptized Oct. 19, 1642. Sponsors were Jillis Pieterszen; Mr. Timmer, master
carpenter; Philip Gerritszen; Engel Mans; Tryntie Pieters.
+ Jacob, son of Jan Gerritszen and Grietie Hendricx, baptized
22 May 22, 1671. Sponsor was Stytie Abrahams.
"The Documentary History of the State of New York," by E.B. O’Callaghan,
1849, vol. 4, "Journal of the Second Esopus War," pages 39-44.
+ On June 7, 1663, the Native Americans "surprised
and attacked us between the hours of 11 and 12 o’clock in the forenoon on Thursday the 7th instant." The
list of those killed at Wildwyck contains 12 men, four women and two children. Four women and five children were taken prisoner.
Eight men were wounded, including one who died nine days later. A dozen houses were burned. In the "New Village," which was
"entirely destroyed except a new uncovered barn, one rick and a little stack of reed," three men were listed as killed while
one man, eight women and 26 children were taken prisoner. The captured man was "Jan Gerritsen on Volckert’s bouwery."
Among the women and children captured was one woman and three children from the household of Grietje Westercamp. Pages 42-44.
"New
York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch; Kingston Papers," translated by Dingman Versteeg, edited by Peter R. Christoph, Kenneith
Scott and Kenn Stryker-Rodda Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, 1976.
+ Oct. 4, 1662: "Grietjen Westercamp,
plaintiff, vs. Pieter Jacobsen, defendant. Default." Vol. 1, page 35.
+ Oct. 17, 1662: "Grietjen Hendricks Westercamp,
plaintiff, vs. Pieter Jacobsen, defendant. Plaintiff demands of defendant why he denies his child. Defendant answers, and
says, ‘I have my doubts about it.’ Plaintiff says that defendant ruined her, and asks that he restore her to honor.
Defendant denies that her ruined her, and says ‘she must prove this to me,’ and also denies that he promised to
marry her. He asks her when she became pregnant, and when she was delivered. Plaintiff says that defendant made her pregnant
eight days before Christmas, 1661, and that she was delivered eight days before Kermis (the Fair), 1662. Plaintiff says she
conceived at the mill-house of Pieter Jacobsen. Defendant requests two weeks’ time. The Schout and Commissaries grant
the defendant two weeks’ time, and order plaintiff to prove at the next session that defendant ruined her." Vol. 1,
page 36-37.
+ Nov. 1, 1662: "Grietjen Hendricks Westercamp, plaintiff, vs. Pieter Jacobse, defendant. Plaintiff exhibits
to the Schout and Commissaries a certificate and deposition by seven women who certify and declare that they were present
at the birth of Grietje Westerkamp’s child, and that she swore three times that Pieter Jacobse was the father of the
child. The Plaintiff asks for a vindication of her honor. The defendant says plaintiff did not behave as a decent girl should,
and produces a certificate of Juriaen Westvael and his wife who declare that Grietjen Westercamp lay under one blanket with
Jan van Breemen, with his daughter between them. Defendant, being interrogated, admits having conversed and lain with plaintiff,
but did not promise marriage, and, besides, gave her no money for it, and asks if a woman can be thirteen months and four
days in the family way. The Schout and Commissaries order defendant to bring clearer proof at the Court’s next session."
Vol. 1, pages 39-40.
+ Jan. 9, 1663: "Pieter Jacobsen, plaintiff, vs. Grietjen Westercamp. Plaintiff, by petition, asked
to be released from defendant, so as to be a free man again and earn his living. Defendant requests fourteen days’ time.
The Court again allows fourteen days’ time, and if she cannot bring proof, plaintiff shall receive the judgment of the
Court which, upon request, will mete out justice." Vol. 1, page 52.
+ Jan. 23, 1663: "Pieter Jacobsen, plaintiff, vs. Grietjen
Westercamp, defendant. Default." Vol. 1, page 55.
+ Feb. 6, 1663: "Pieter Jacobsen, plaintiff, vs. Grietjen Westercamp,
defendant. Plaintiff asks, by petition, that the Court grant him justice against defendant. Defendant answers that plaintiff
is the father of her child. He denies this, says it is not his child, and offers to affirm upon oath. Which he did before
the Court, saying, ‘I am not the father of the child: So truly help me God Almighty!’ Therefore, the Court decides
to allow plaintiff to marry any other person he pleases, and it has also thought it proper, in view of several certificates
previously shown by both parties to the Court, that plaintiff shall, for the nonce, pay defendant two hundred gldrs., on a
former acknowledgement made by him that he did not compensate her for lying with her, and he is therefore bound to pay her
for that service." Vol. 1, page 57.
+ Sept. 18, 1663: Roeloff Swartwout, the Schout, prosecuted a number of cases involving
violations of the Aug. 4, 1663, ordinance that prohibited inhabitants from working in the fields without protection from attack
by Native Americans. Jan Gerritsen was among the defendants who defaulted. Vol. 1, page 73.
+ Oct. 9, 1663: "Roeloff Swartwout,
Schout, plaintiff, vs. Jan Gerritsen, Antony Crupel, Henderick Hendericksen, Jacob Stoutenborch, defendants. Plaintiffs demand
from the aforesaid defendants fines due for violation of the ordinance dated August 4, that no one should venture out to mow,
without consent and a proper convoy, the fines amounting, … Jan Gerritsen, to 75 gldrs. ... Antoni Crupel, 75 ….
Henderick Hendericksen, 75 … Jacob Stoutenborch, 25 … Juriaen Westphael, representing the above named defendants
who were in his employ, says he is not disposed to pay any fine herein, as the promises given him were not fulfilled at mowing
time. Plaintiff requests judgment herein. The Commissaries, having heard plaintiff's demand and the answer of defendants’
representative, order the defendants to pay the full fine to plaintiff, because their representative’s day had been
extended through rain and other causes, and the next day, when the weather was favorable, no work was done, yet at a time
when, under the general agreement of the community, he ought to have assisted other farmers with his people, he had, notwithstanding
the ordinance, had the work continued without giving notice to the Council of War and this Court." Vol. 1, page 77.
+
Oct. 30, 1663, Council of War and Commissaries: "Roelof Swartwout, Schout, plaintiff, vs. Jan Gerretsen, defendant. Plaintiff
demands from plaintiff a fine of seventy-five gldrs., pursuant to the judgment rendered by the Honorable Court on October
9, for violating the ordinance dated August 4, in that he worked in the field without permission and a convoy. Defendant admits
he worked in the field without permission and a convoy, but says he was working close by the guard house, and does not owe
anything but intends to go higher up. The Council of War and Commissaries order defendant to pay the full fine, pursuant to
the judgment rendered by the Court on October 9." Vol. 1, pages 96-97.
+ Dec . 27, 1663: "Mattheus Capito, Provisional
Schout, vs. Juriaen Westphael, defendant. The Provisional Schout submits his demand in writing. It reads as follows: Whereas
defendant, Juriaen Westphael, on October 9, last, substituted himself, for the below mentioned persons, his workmen, who violated
the ordinance proclaimed and published on August 4, last, providing that no one, without permission and a proper convoy, should
venture out to mow, cart, or do any other work, and were detected by the former Schout, Roelof Swartwout, my predecessor:
Antoni Crupel, for having violated the aforesaid ordinance twice, and having been fined 75 fl. Henderick Hendericksen, twice,
75 fl. Jan Gerretsen, twice, 75 fl. Jacob Stoutenborch, once, 25 fl. Jan Broersen, twice, 75 fl. Jacob Barents Cool, once,
25 fl. Jan Jansen van Oosterhout, twice, 75. fl. Amounting to a total of 425 fl. say four hundred and twenty-five guilders,
which the defendant was condemned to pay, and the defendant, on October30, last, appeared before the Honorable Court, for
the second time, for said persons, and was again ordered to pay the full amount of the fine, whereupon he gave notice of appear.
The defendant is therefore asked by the Provisional Schout to show the Court forthwith what he has accomplished in his appeal
to the High Court at the Manhattans, the appeal not having been received there. The Provisional Schout, plaintiff, concludes
that the defendant, Juriaen Westphael, should be ordered to pay the aforesaid demands and fines, with costs, and the execution
thereon issue. Defendant hereupon says he can not answer, as the promises made to him in regard to harvesting his corn were
not fulfilled , and says he has done nothing in his appeal. The Honorable Court orders defendant to pay the above named fines,
unless he agree with the Schout upon a settlement." Vol. 1, page 112-113.
+ Nov. 25, 1664: "Willem Beeckman, Plaintiff,
vs. Jan Gerretsen, Defendant. Plaintiff demands, for himself personally, from defendant 43 gldrs. 10 st. in sewan, and further
162 gldrs.15 st. in sewan or wheat, as per vendue of the effects of Frederick Claesen upon which have been paid as per bill
produced, 50 gldrs., balance in all amounting to 156 gldrs. 5 st., and requests payment of the same with costs, because already
more than six weeks have passed since said vendue. Defendant admits the debt, but says that at present he is not able to pay.
The hon. court sentences defendant to satisfy plaintiff's aforenamed demand with the costs." Vol. 1, page 179.
+ Oct. 29,
1665, Secretary’s Minutes: "On this October 29, 1665, appeared before me, Mattheus Capito, Secretary of the village
of Wildwyck, Mattheu Blanchan and Jan Gerretsen Van Heerden, both residents of Wildwyck, who, in the presence of the below
named witnesses declare having agreed upon the following conditions: Mattheu Blanshan declares having sold and Jan Gerretsen
having bought of the aforesaid Mattheu Blanchan a cow, said cow having been delivered on the above date to him, the purchaser,
by the seller, for which cow the purchaser promises to pay the seller an amount of 190 gldrs. in sewan to be delivered in
grain, viz., the sch. of wheat at five gldrs., the sch. of rye at four gldrs., the sch. of white peas at four gldrs., and
the oats three sch. at five gldrs., and the buckwheat two sch. at five gldrs. The purchaser agrees to deliver the aforenamed
amount of 190 gldrs. to the seller in the grains specified above from now on till Mar. 31, precisely of the coming year 1666,
under the following condition: If the purchaser shall not have fully paid the seller in March of the coming year 1666, the
seller shall be at liberty to again attach the aforesaid sold cow and to again own the same, not considering what the purchaser
shall have paid on the said cow between the aforesaid period, without, afterward, going to law about the same. With which
the aforesaid appearers declare to be satisfied. And in consequence said appearers, besides Lambert Huybertsen and Henderick
Hendericksen Van Wye as witnesses called in and requested for the purpose have signed the present with their own hand, at
Wildwyck on the day and in the year named above. (Signed) Mattheu Blanchan, the mark of Jan Gerritsen an Heerden, the mark
of Lambert Huybertsen, the mark of Henderick Hendericksen Van Wye. In my presence (signed) Mattheus Capito, Secretary." Vol.
2, page 577-578.
+ Nov. 3, 1665: "Thomas Chambers, Plaintiff vs. Teunis Jacobsen and Andries Pietersen, Defendants. Plaintiff
complains about defendants’ having taken the reed off plaintiff’s land without his knowledge, and which he himself
needed, and requests justice about the same. Defendants admit having taken the reed off plaintiff's land, and that said reed
was mowed by Jan Gerretsen and Henderick Hendericks Van Wye, which these owed to defendants, and that they ordered defendants
to punctually on the following day take the aforenamed reed away. Plaintiff further says that, on the day before, he spoke
to the aforenamed persons, Jan Gerretsen and Henderick Hendericksen about mowing the reed on the land for himself, which they
refused him to do, saying that they had other work, but notwithstanding they asked plaintiff where they should mow the reed
and (he) answered them, ‘I shall drive to Pisseman’s Corner to see whether there is reed there,’ and upon
his return told them there was reed there, and they nevertheless refused to mow the same, and shortly afterward mowed the
reed for themselves, and had it carted away by defendants, on account of which plaintiff enters a complaint against the aforesaid
persons as thieves, and requests justice for the same." Vol. 1, page 258.
+ Dec. 1, 1665: "Willem Beeckman, Schout, Plaintiff,
vs. Jan Gerretsen and Henderick Hendericks Van Wye, Defendants. Plaintiff says that on Nov. 3 last Thomas Chambers made a
complaint against defendants on account of theft, and that they mowed the reed off his land without his knowledge, and as
soon as it had been mowed, had it removed by others, on which account the schout, as per aforesaid complaint, prosecutes defendants
before the court, to punish the same as the case may be found. Defendants answer, saying not having stolen the reed, because
Thomas Chambers had not fenced in the said piece of land where they mowed the reed, and also that Thomas Chambers had already
had his reed mowed, before they mowed the reed for themselves. Thomas Chambers, having further been heard on this account,
denies defendants’ answers in their presence, saying, that they, defendants, have knowingly and with intent to steal,
mowed the reed from his land, because, forsooth, they knew he had put a mower on the said land for the purpose of mowing the
reed for him, and while he needed said mower at home, they, defendants, in the meanwhile, took the liberty of mowing the reed
off his land and to have it removed. The hon. schout replies, because it is plain that defendants as per Thomas Chambers’
complaint, have thievishly taken the reed off his land, therefore he demands, that in the future everyone may the more securely
possess his property, and similar deeds may not be further committed, that they shall be obliged to indemnify Thomas Chambers
for the damage or injury caused on account of said reed, and (be sentenced to pay) a fine of 100 gldrs. each. The hon. court,
having considered the aforesaid case, decides that defendants have misbehaved, and appropriated another’s property in
mowing the reed without the owner’s knowledge. Wherefore, for the purpose of preventing similar (actions) the defendants
are condemned to return to said Thomas Chambers the reed they mowed off Thomas Chambers’ land and therebesides are sentenced
each to pay in behalf of the hon. schout a fine of 25 gldrs." Vol. 1, page 261.
+ Dec. 8, 1665: "Grietie Henderiks Westercamp,
Plaintiff, vs. Pieter Cornelissen, Defendant. Plaintiff demands of defendant a sum of 200 gldrs., as per copy from the minutes
dated Feb. 6, 1663, against Pieter Jacobsen, defendant’s partner. Defendant answers that plaintiff ought to have attended
to said claim during the life-time of his partner, Pieter Jacobsen, and therefore concludes not to owe her anything. Plaintiff
answers whereas defendant possesses deceased Pieter Jacobsen’s goods and effects, he is also obliged to pay his debts.
Defendant answers that he did not agree with his partner concerning this affair, and further says that plaintiff kept his
partner from working, so that (he) was very much inconvenienced through the same. The hon. court decides, whereas plaintiff
has been negligent in attending to said business during Pieter Jacobsen’s life-time, therefore she is referred with
her claim to the left own estate* of the deceased Pieter Jacobsen." [Footnote: "A literal translation of naegelatene eygene
goederen". A better reading, suggested by Versteeg, is ‘the personal estate left by the deceased Pieter Jacbosen.’]
Vol. 1, pages 267-268.
+ Dec. 8, 1665: "Femmetie Alberts, Plaintiff, vs. Willemtie Alberts, Defendant. Plaintiff says that
some time ago she bought a hood of her daughter Grietje and did not receive the same of her daughter, and in the meantime
her aforesaid daughter again sold and delivered said hood to Willemtje Alberts, and requests that Willemtie Alberts shall
return said hood to her, plaintiff. Defendant answers having bought said hood of plaintiff’s daughter Grietje, and (that
she) partially paid for the same, the balance of the purchase money is ready with her. Plaintiff replies not being satisfied,
but desires to have said hood for herself because she bought it first. The hon. court refers plaintiff to her daughter, to
look to her for securing the hood and denies plaintiff’s claim against defendant." Vol. 1, page 268.
+ March 16,
1666: "Grietje Hendericks, Plaintiff, vs. Arent Jacobsen, Defendant. Plaintiff demands of defendant three sch. of wheat on
account of assigned money of the smith, and costs. Defendant admits the debt, and says not to be able to pay just now. The
hon. court orders defendant to satisfy plaintiff’s claim and costs." Vol. 1, page 285.
+ Oct. 19, 1666: "Willemtje
Jacobs, Plaintiff, vs. Pieter Hillebrants, Defendants. Absent 2nd Default. Plaintiff says that defendant has his
sister board with her [plaintiff] before the last war with the savages, when he was living on the Great Piece, and demands
7½ sch. of wheat for five weeks’ board." Vol. 1, page 303.
+ Oct. 16, 1666 [probably Oct. 26]: "Willemtje Jacob,
Plaintiff, vs. Pieter Hillebrants, Defendant. Plaintiff demands, as per a previous demand on Oct. 19, 1666, 7½ sch. of wheat,
board for his sister. Defendant answers that it is true that he had his sister lodge at the house of her husband, for which
her husband demanded of him, defendant, in payment 1½ days’ driving, which he has not yet been able, up to now, to conveniently
do, and offers to do it yet. Plaintiff answers that she is not satisfied with driving, but demands payment in grain. The hon.
court decides, whereas defendant agreed with her husband concerning the board for his sister, to drive for the same, and consequently
refers to him, therefore plaintiff’s husband, at the next session of the court, shall appear in regard hereof before
the hon. court, for the purpose of giving information." Vol. 1, page 305.
+ Feb. 26/March 8, 1667: "Reyndert Pietersen,
Plaintiff, vs. Jan Gerretsen, Defendant. Plaintiff demands of defendant 101 gldrs. for received goods, as per obligation.
Defendant admits the debt. The hon. court orders defendant to satisfy plaintiff's demand." Vol. 1, page 337.
+ Feb. 26/March
8, 1667: "Jan Gerretsen, Plaintiff, vs. Juriaen Westphael, Defendant. Plaintiff demands of defendant 25 sch. of wheat and
one sch. of oats for wages, with costs. Defendant admits the debt. The hon. court orders defendant to satisfy plaintiff's
demand with costs." Vol. 1, page 340.
+ Feb. 7, 1667/8: "Roelof Kierste, Plaintiff, vs. Jan Gerrits, Defendant." No further
information is provided. Vol. 2, page 387.
+ Feb. 4/14, 1667/8: "Roelof Kierste, Plaintiff, vs. Jan Gerrits, Defendant.
Plaintiff demands of defendant three sch. of wheat for services rendered as surgeon. Defendant admits the debt and says that
plaintiff has not yet served his time. After he has done so, defendant will gladly pay. Plaintiff says that he served him
beside others, and the time has already expired. The hon. court decide that plaintiff shall serve the claimed time or else
allow one sch. of wheat to be deducted." Vol. 2, page 390.
+ March 22, 1668/9: "Jan Gerritsen, Plaintiff, vs. Aert Otterspoor,
Defendant. Default." Vol. 2, page 429.
+ Dec. 13, 1670, Secretary’s Minutes: "Conditions and terms whereupon the
collective householders, whose lands are situated across the great kil, intend to contract with the lowest bidder to make
a bridge which is to be fit to bear horses and wagon and sleighs, and to keep the same in good repairs, passable for vehicles,
for the time of six consecutive years which shall commence on this date. But if, during harvest time, the water should rise
high, on account of which some repairs to the bridge should be necessary, then all the principals shall assist him, the contractor,
each with one man, provided the contractor shall pay one sch. of wheat a day for each man, viz., if the contractor should
need any help. The bridge is to be delivered passable and fit for horses and wagons at the end of the time. The contractor
shall be obliged, during the period of the six years named above, to maintain a serviceable gate with a lock, but all the
principals shall, at their own expense, have a key made which they shall not give to anybody not having land across the kil,
under penalty of 25 gldrs. fine in behalf of the contractor. The payment shall come from, and be paid out of, the number of
morgens, in proportion, and each one will have to pay his share every year to the contractor, in wheat at six gldrs. and other
grain in proportion. And if anybody shall be a year in arrears, the same shall pay double his share to the contractor for
the year he is in arrears. (Signed) Jan Willemsen, Cornelis Wynckoop, Hendrick Jochems, the mark of Jacob Jansen, the mark
of Michiel Mot, the mark of Cornelis Vernooy, the mark of Thomas Matthys, the mark of Dirck Hend., George Hall, Ann Brodhead,
the mark of Jan Gerritsz, Tomys Hermans Brouwer. Contractors under the above conditions are Corne Wynkoop, Jan Willem, Jacob
Jansz Stout. and Hendr. Jochemsz for one sch. of wheat or other grain in proportion for every morgen per year for the period
named above. And in case, owing to negligence on their part, anyone should suffer loss on account of the bridge, they, the
contractors, shall make good the same. But in case high floods (should cause damage) they shall be required to repair the
same as quickly as possible. For the purpose of complying with the above they pledge their persons and their estates, under
obligations as per law, this December 13, 1670, at Kingston. (Signed) Cornelis Wynckoop, Jan Willemsen, Hendrick Jochems.
(Jacob Jansz. did not sign.)" Vol. 2, page 690.
+ February 1671: "Appeared before me, W. Montagne, Secretary for the hon.
court, Michiel Modt and Mrs. Anna Broadheds who declare having agreed in the following manner: A certain lot, between the
Miller’s and Jan Gerritsen’s as also the growing crop wherefore he, Michiel Modt, is to give 320 sch. of wheat,
viz., 105 sch. of wheat next winter on Feb. 5, 1672, for the crop of grain. [Here the instrument ends. Marked ‘Error’
in the margin.]" The next entry apparently concerns the same sale, but with payments starting in 1673. It is dated Feb. 6,
1671. Vol. 2, page 713.
+ May 15, 1671: "List of the Inhabitants of This Village, Where Their Portion in the Curtains Is
to Be Found: ... Jan Gerridtsen [number] 18 [rods] 7." Vol. 2, page 461-462.
+ March 20, 1671/2: "Jan Gerritsen, Plaintiff,
vs. Jacob Jansen, Defendant. Plaintiff demands of defendant a quantity of 24 sch. of wheat, and four gldrs. Defendant says
not to owe more than 17 sch. of wheat. The hon. court orders defendant to pay 17 sch. of wheat, and plaintiff is required
to prove the balance." Bracketed information is mine. Vol. 2, page 480.
+ July 27, 1672: "The Heer Thoomas de LaVall requests,
whereas the hon. Lord general is engaged in repairing the fort, and whereas there is war, and the vessels have been attached
in Holland, and on account there is a great scarcity of money, therefore their honors are requested to voluntarily subscribe
like all other villages. List of those who have voluntarily subscribed toward repairing the fort: ... Jan Gerritsen, 8 sch."
[This follows a report on July 19 about the war between the English and Dutch.] Vol. 2, page 483.
+ Sept. 21, 1672: "This
September 21, 1672, Barbara Jans says that Grietie Westercamp has attacked her and took hold of her skirt, and said, ‘Let
me go, your attack will cost you dear.’ Whereupon Grietie Westercamp called her a ‘Carouje’ or ‘Caronje.’
Annetetie, the wife of Cornelis Vernooy, says that she left the fort with Grietie Westercamp. Grietie Westercamp says that
her husband, coming on the land, found some pigs in the corn and told his wife about it and said some words in a passion,
whereupon Barbara Jans said, ‘Let your thieving boy come here on the land.’ Then Grietie Westercamp came and asked
Barbara Jans what she had to say against her boy, whereupon Barbara Jans said, ‘Your boy has taken a knife of me,’
whereupon she answered that she would have to prove her accusation, whereupon Barbara Jans said, ‘Fatted pig.’
Then Grietie said, ‘Black devil’ and more other words, and they commenced to fight." Vol. 2, page 485. [Footnote:
"Caronje, meaning ‘whore,’ is the correct spelling."]
+ Sept. 21, 1672: "The hon. court orders that Barbara
Jans and Grietie Westercamp shall pay the hon. schout … (this is all)." [Parenthesis is in original.] Vol. 2, page 486.
+
Nov. 22, 1673, Ordinary Session Held at Swaenenburgh: "Grietie Wistercam appeared at the session and requested that the witnesses
between her and Hendrick Van Wyen shall be heard. Aerdt Otterspoor declares that at evening he heard the cry of ‘murder’
in the barn of Jan Gerritsen. When arriving there, he found that Jan Gerritsen and Hendrick Van Wyen were fighting and saw
that Grietie Westercamp separated them and that she had a hole in the head, but says not having seen a knife. Grietie Westercamp
requests that Hendrick Van Wyen shall declare under oath that he has not cut her, or else she offers to affirm the same under
oath. Defendant refuses to clear himself under oath. Plaintiff is ready to affirm it under oath. The hon. Schout ex officio
demands of defendant Van Wyen for his committed offence a fine of 300 gldrs. as per the decree. The hon. court sentences defendant
to pay a fine of 100 gldrs. to be applied as follows: one-fourth for the poor, one-fourth for the village, and one-half for
the officer, and besides to pay the doctor's fee and expenses." Vol. 2, pages 503-504.
+ Nov. 25, 1673: "Grietie Westercamp,
Plaintiff, vs. Hendrick Van Wyen, Defendant. Plaintiff says that defendant cut her head when she separated him and her husband.
Defendant denies having done so and requests proof. The hon. court orders plaintiff to prove her assertion." Vol. 2, page
503.
+ Nov. 25, 1673: "Robberdt Biggerstaf, Plaintiff, vs. Jan Gerritsen, Defendant. Plaintiff says that defendant has
run over a pig of his. Defendant says that when passing with his wagon he heard a pig squeal. His wife going to the spot found
no pig. Requests proof, and if he had done so, the pig ought to have been right away appraised. The hon. court orders plaintiff
to prove his assertion." Vol. 2, page 503.
+ Nov. 28, 1673: "Schout Grevenraedt, Plaintiff, vs. Jan Gerritsen, Defendant.
Plaintiff demands of defendant a fine of 25 gldrs. because he, defendant, has been fighting with Hendrick Van Wyen. Defendant
says that Hendrick Van Wyen beat him first. He agrees to prove the same under oath." Vol. 2, page 504.
+ Feb 27, 1673/4:
"Schout Grevenraedt, Plaintiff, vs. Jan Gerritsen, Defendant. Plaintiff demands of defendant a sum of 23 gldrs. for the purchase
of a bed at vendue, still a balance, an obligation of 46 gldrs. and the costs of the present. Plaintiff admits the debt except
three gldrs. which he earned for carting freight. He also says that he has sold the horse of Barendt the Negro by execution.
Requests payment for feeding it. The hon. court decides that Jan Gerritsen shall receive payment for feeding the horse since
the time of the execution against Barendt the Negro. But the judgement of the hon. court must first be satisfied and all the
expenses of Barendt the Negro’s execution must first be paid. And Jan Gerritsen ought to have nothing to do with anybody
else’s slave without the knowledge of his master." Vol. 2, pages 509-510.
+ May 21, 1674: "The hon. court authorizes
the officer to judicially enforce the judgment against Jan Gerritsen in behalf of the Schout." Vol. 2, page 516.
+ Jan.
12, 1674/5: "Jacob Elbertsen, Plaintiff, vs. Jan Gerritsen, Defendant. Plaintiff demands of defendant seven sch. of wheat
for taking care of his cows. Defendant demands of plaintiff 28 lbs. of butter because his cows stayed out 28 days. Plaintiff
says that he delivered the cows in the fort. The hon. court orders defendant to pay five sch. of wheat." Vol. 2, page 523.
+ Feb. 9, 1674/5: "Dirck Jansen Schepmoes, Plaintiff, vs. Cornelis Fynhoudt, Defendant. Dirck Jansen says that Cornelis
Fynhoudt last year received of Jan Gerritsen 15 sch of wheat which ought to go to Dirck Jansen as his share of the sold house
and lot. Defendant admits the debt. The hon. court orders defendant to pay the demanded amount." Vol. 2, page 527.
+ March
8, 1674/5: "This March 8, 1674/5, the hon. court authorizes the officer to execute the judgment against Jan Gerritsen in favor
of Jacob Elbersen." Vol. 2, page 527.
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