FATHER

Gerrit Gerritsen

MOTHER

Maria Wyckoff

WIFE

Barnardus or Barnady Gerritsen used the surname of Gerritsen. All the next events took place in Somerset co.   In 1768 in the will of Cornelius Suydam, (Lib K. p. 377) he is mentioned as Bernardus Gerritse, husband of Lea.  In 1771 Barnardus Gerretson made inventory on the estate of Henrick Van Liew of Middlebush (Lib 19,. p 500).   In 1776 Barnardus Gerritsen made inventory on the estate of Peteres Wykoff ((Lib 18, p. 103 and 209)  In 1788 Bernardus Gerritsen made inventory on the estate of William Van Doren (Lib 31. p. 177).  in 1785 Barnardus Gerritson made inventory on the estate of Garret Voorhees of Middlebush (Lib 31,. p525)  In 1791 Barnardy Gerritson was a witness to the will of Cornelius Wyckoff (Lib 33, p. 262)

There may another Bernardus Gerritson.  In the Hillsborough Baptisms at Millstone on Jan 22, 1770  Barnardus Garrison and Sarah baptized Janatah.

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Documents Relating to the Colonial and Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey
First Series vol XXXIV
Calendar of New Jersey Will, Administrations, Etc. volume V 1771-1780


1768, Dec 12. Suydam, Cornelius, of Somerset Co.: will of. Son, Charles, that land in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., opposite his door and to run to the ditch. Son, Cornelius, the rest of the said land. Sons, Charles and Cornelius, the salt meadow in Piscataway. Son, Cornelius, the plantation on Raritan River, in Somerset Co., on which I live, except 100 acres on south side, which is to be sold. Son, Hendrick, 50 pounds. Son, Jacob, 150 pounds. Children, Charles, Hendrick, Cornelius, Jacob, Ida (the wife of Leffert Waldron), Jannetje (the wife of Abraham Deriemer), Lena, widow of George Buys), Maria (wife of Leonard Buys), Lea (wife of Bernardus Gerritse), Catherina (wife of Nicholas Cowenoven), and Geertje (wife of Mart Nevius) to have the remainder. Executors sons, Charles, Hendrick, Cornelius and Jacob. Witnesses -- William Oake, Jacob Weiser, Lucas Voorhees. Proved Nov 11, 1771. Lib K. p. 377