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William Churchill

• Father*: William Churchill¹
• Mother*: Susanna Bresser¹ b. bt 1649 - 1652

• William Churchill was baptized on 26 November 1681 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Willem Pree, Susanna Bresers.¹

• Also known as Willem Chester.¹

Jannetye Churchwell¹

• Father*: John Churchwell¹ b. b 1725
• Mother*: Jannetje Brouwer¹ b. 18 May 1719

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Descendants of Thomas Verdon

• Jannetye Churchwell was born on 14 February 1753.¹
• She was baptized on 25 February 1753 at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York, sponsors Jan Gisner, & wife Femmetye.¹

John Churchwell¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Descendants of Thomas Verdon

• John Churchwell was born before 1725.
• He married Jannetje Brouwer, daughter of Adolphus Brouwer and Jannetje Jacobse Verdon, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 14 December 1748.²

Lydia Olivia Chute¹

• Father*: Samuel Chute²
• Mother*: Ruth Anne Crane²

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Lydia Olivia Chute was born on 4 June 1845 at Hainsville, New Brunswick, Canada.²
• She married Isaiah Brewer, son of Jacob Brewer and Mary Sawyer, at New Brunswick, Canada, on 9 July 1863.¹

• Lydia Olivia Chute was living in 1911.²

Cinchone¹

• Cinchone married Uriel Higbee, son of Isaac Higbee and Rebecca Mosier, at Trinidad, Las Animas Co., Colorado, in 1869.¹

Femmiti Cissinnor¹

• Father*: John Cissinnor¹
• Mother*: Femmiti¹

• Femmiti Cissinnor was born on 31 March 1768.¹
• She was baptized on 8 May 1768 at Dutch Reformed Church, Schraalenburgh, Bergen Co., New Jersey, witnesses John Pirdon, Broske, his wife.¹

John Cissinnor¹

• John Cissinnor married Femmiti.¹

Willem Claaszen¹

• Willem Claaszen was born at New Amersfoort, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.²
• He married Elsje Gerritsze Kroesen, daughter of Gerrit Dircksen Kroesen and Neeltje Jans, at Brooklyn, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 9 October 1681 (betrothed 18 Sep 1681).²

• Also known as Willem Klaasz.³
• Also known as Willem Claasz.²

Walraven Claerhout¹

• Walraven Claerhout married Kniertie Hendricks, daughter of Hendrick Willemszen and Femmetie Joosten, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 10 June 1668.¹
• Walraven Claerhout died before 18 October 1671.²

• Also known as Walraven Klaerhout.²
• He witnessed the baptism of Lysbeth Dirckse Van der Clyff , daughter of Dirck Janszen Van der Clyff and Geesje Hendricks, on 27 October 1669 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Walraven Claerhout, Femmetje Joosten).³

Aeltje Claes¹

• Aeltje Claes married Hendrick Hendricksz Obee before 1658.¹

• Also known as Aeltje Hendricks.²
• Aeltje Claes witnessed the baptism of Frederick Jansen Rapalje , son of Jan Joriszen Rapalje and Maria Fredericks, on 30 April 1662 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Joris Janse de Rappalie, Aeltie Claes).³
• Aeltje Claes witnessed the baptism of Marritie Daly , daughter of Jan Daly and Lysbeth Obe, on 28 July 1672 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Hendrick Obb, en s.h.v.).⁴

Anna Claes¹

• Anna Claes was probably born before 1625.
• She married Arent Laurensen at Europe before 1650.¹
• Anna Claes died in October 1682 at Bergen, New Jersey.¹

• On 12 Dec 1657, Anna Claes appeared before the Orphanmasters and by two affidavits proved that Roelof Jansen "had given her in his lifetime his everyday clothing, his gun, powder-horn and what belonged to it; she also produces an account for house rent, for care taking and money advanced amounting to 99 fl. 18 st., wherein are included 7 beavers, the balance being in wampum."¹
• Anna Claes was one of the "Old Members" of the Dutch Church in New Amsterdam, before 1660. She was one of the charter members of the church at Bergen in 1664.¹

Annetje Claes¹

• Annetje Claes married Teunis Corneliszen, son of Cornelis Jacobszen Stille and Claesje Teunis, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 10 January 1682 (banns 11 Dec 1681).¹

Chrescyntie Claes¹

• Chrescyntie Claes was born at Stockholm, Sweden.²
• She married Barent Jansz Blom at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, on 15 September 1641.²

• Also known as Styntie Pieters.²
• Chrescyntie Claes witnessed the baptism of Hillegond Dirckse , daughter of Dirck Albertszen and Pietertje Barents, on 15 October 1662 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Boele Roelofszen, Styntie Pieters).³
• Chrescyntie Claes witnessed the baptism of Johannes Cornelisz Clopper , son of Cornelis Janszen Clopper and Heyltje Pieters, on 11 March 1663 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Jan Janszen Van Breedstee, Styntie Pieters).⁴

Geertje Claes

• Geertje Claes married Aernout Hendricks, son of Hendrick Arentszen and Neeltje Urbanus, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 24 October 1703 (banns 1 Oct 1703).¹
• Geertje Claes was possibly buried on 28 December 1749 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York.²

• Also known as Aaltje Clase (given name in error).³
• Also known as Geertje Klaase.⁴
• She witnessed the baptism of Hendrik Jansen , son of Hendrik Jansen and Wyntie Hendrickse, on 29 June 1707 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Aarnout Hendrikz, Geertje Klaase).⁵
• Geertje Claes witnessed the baptism of Belitje Shahaan , daughter of Samuel Shahaan and Neeltje Cosyns, on 10 May 1713 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Aarnout Hendriks, Geertje Claase, s.h.v.).⁶

Jannetie Claes¹

• Father*: Claes Arents² b. c 1594
• Mother*: Beatrix Hermans³ b. c 1593

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Verdon

• Jannetie Claes was baptized on 4 August 1619 at Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.¹
• She married with banns published on 29 March 1639 at Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands, Urbanus Luyers, son of Luurs.⁴
• Jannetie Claes married Tobias Theuniszen at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, on 17 October 1649 "Tobias Teuniszen, Van Leyden, Wed^e. en Janneken Luyens, Van Amsterd. Wed^e."⁵
• Jannetie Claes married with banns published on 1 June 1659 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, Thomas Verdon, son of Jacob Verdon and Maria Badie.⁶
• Jannetie Claes died before 12 April 1696; (husband to remarry).⁷

• Also known as Annetje.⁸
• Also known as Janneken Luyens (her married name).⁵
• Also known as Jannetje Claes Bonen or Bones, which is probably a variation of Urbanus, her first husband's given name.^9,10
• Also known as Jannetie Booms.¹¹
• On 19 September 1648 Power of Attorney from Janntje Claes, widow of Urbanus Luyersz, to her mother, Beatrix Hermans, to collect wages earned by her deceased husband on the ship De Princes.³
• On 19 June 1659 Whereas Janneke Bones, widow of Tobias Teunisen, is about to become the wife of Tomas verdon, widower of Barbara Imbroeck, and whereas she has now four living children of whom three by her first husband, called hermen, Neeltje and Urbanus Urbanussen, and the fourth, Teunis Tobiassen, by her last deceased husband, to whom before her marriage their paternal inheritance must be proved, so that when they come of age or marry, they may receive what belongs to them, Therefore the Orphanmasters appoint as guardians and administrators Abraham Clock and Evert Duyckingh, who are hereby authorized to make such an agreement with the widow on behalf of the children, etc., etc. The settlement of the estate was agreed to and reported by Abraham Clock and Evert Duyckingh to the Board on 21 Jun 1659.¹²
• She and Thomas Verdon were members of the at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 25 December 1661 with an attestation from the "Church of Amsterdam in New Netherland."¹³
• Jannetie Claes witnessed the baptism of Dirckje Thomase , daughter of Thomas Franszen and Elsje Jans, on 25 December 1661 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Thomas Verdon, Lysbeth Veen, and Jannetje Claes).¹⁴
• Jannetie Claes witnessed the baptism of Benjamin Thomaszen , son of Thomas Franszen and Elsje Jans, on 30 November 1664 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Thomas Verdonck and Jannetje Booms).¹¹
• Jannetie Claes witnessed the baptism of Frans Thomaszen , son of Thomas Franszen and Neeltje Urbanus, on 18 October 1665 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Thomas Verdonck, Jannetje Bonen).¹⁵
• Jannetie Claes witnessed the baptism of Samuel Shahaan , son of Thomas Franszen and Neeltje Urbanus, on 21 May 1671 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Urbanus Urbanuszen and Janneken Bonen).¹⁶
• Jannetie Claes witnessed the baptism of Frans Thomaszen , son of Thomas Franszen and Neeltje Urbanus, on 12 November 1673 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Thomas Verdonck and Jannetje Boons).¹⁷
• Jannetie Claes witnessed the baptism of Aernout Hendricks , son of Hendrick Arentszen and Neeltje Urbanus, on 21 March 1676 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Adriaen Janszen, Teunis Tobias and Janneke Boons).¹⁸
• Jannetie Claes witnessed the baptism of George Holmes , son of William Holmes and Lysbeth Claes, on 19 February 1678 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Hom, Jannetje Claes).¹⁹
• Jannetie Claes and Thomas Verdon were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 residing at Gowanus.^20,8
• Jannetie Claes witnessed the baptism of Willem Verdon , son of Jacob Verdon and Femmetje Westervelt, on 30 April 1682 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Johannes Willemsz and Jannetje Boons).^21,22

Lysbeth Claes

• Lysbeth Claes was probably born between 1650 and 1660 at Albany, New York.
• She married William Holmes, son of George Holmes and Jeen, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 9 June 1675 (Banns 23 May 1675).¹

• Also known as Lysbeth Claes Wipp (marriage record).
• Lysbeth Claes witnessed the baptism of William Holmes , son of George Holmes and Janneke Jans Bogert, on 4 March 1705 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Claas Bogert, Elizabeth Hooms).

Marritje Claes

• Father*: Claes Pieterszen Cos¹
• Mother*: Neeltje Engels¹

• Marritje Claes was born in 1654/55 ("a little over 2 yrs old" on 23 Jan 1657).¹
• She married Gerbrants Claesen, son of Claes Corneliszen, at Bergen, New Jersey, on 25 August 1674 (banns 11 Aug 1674).²
• Marritje Claes died in October 1714.¹

• Also known as Maritie Cos.³
• Also known as Marritje Klaessen.⁴
• She witnessed the baptism of Jacob Bockee , son of Abraham Bockee and Tanneken van Driessen, on 22 April 1690 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Hessel Pieterse, y.m., Merritje Claes, wife of Gerbrandt Claesen).⁵
• Marritje Claes witnessed the baptism of Daniel McLean , son of Charles McLean and Catharine Thomas, on 4 April 1692 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Gerbrant Claesse & Merritje Claes his wife).⁶
• Marritje Claes witnessed the baptism of Gerbrandt Gerbrantsen , son of Pieter Gerbrantszen and Christyntje Jurianse van Rypen, on 17 September 1699 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Gerbrandt Claasse, Maritje, his wife).⁷

Rachel Claes¹

• Rachel Claes was born circa 1620.
• She married Pierre Cresson before 1640.

• Also known as Rachel Croison.²
• Also known as Rachel Clauss.
• Also known as Rachel Closse.³
• Rachel Claes witnessed the baptism of Peter Demarest , son of David Demarest and Rachel Cressen, on 21 April 1677 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Pieter Croison, Rachel Croison).²
• Rachel Claes witnessed the baptism of Rachel Demarest , daughter of David Demarest and Rachel Cressen, on 21 June 1680 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Mr. Pieter Cerson, Ragel Cerson).⁴
• Rachel Claes was living in 1690 at Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York; "but appears to have died shortly afterwards."⁵

Styntie Claes¹

• Father*: Claes de Goyer¹ b. c 1628, d. b 5 Aug 1662

• Styntie Claes was probably born before 1656 at Beverwijck, New Netherland.

• On 5 August 1662 at Beverwijck, New Netherland, (Church Deacon's accounts) f10 given to Styntie Claes, the daughter of Claes de Goeyer, deceased, two shirts; paid thereafter to Goosen Gertsz.¹
• In April 1672 at Albany, New York, (Church Deacon's accounts) Cornelis Stevensz has delivered into the deacons' hands eighteen schepels of wheat on behalf of Stijn's child.²

Tryntie Claes¹

• Tryntie Claes was probably born between 1610 and 1620.
• She married first before 1641 Barent Simonsen.²
• Tryntie Claes married second before 1643 Jeuriaen Blanck.¹
• Tryntie Claes died after 1 September 1698; but before the end of that year.

• Also known as Tryn Claeszen.³
• Also known as Catherine.⁴
• She witnessed the baptism of Maryken Lambertse , daughter of Lambert Lambertszen, on 5 October 1642 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Jan Pieterszen Roos, Marie Thomas, Tryntie Claes).⁵
• "The joint will of Juriaen Blanck (Senior) and Tryntje Klaessen, husband and wife," dated 21 Aug 1662, witnessed by Pieter Jacobson Marius and Jacobus Van de Water. Mentions Simon Barentsen, son of Tryntje Klaessen by her former husband, Barent Simonsen.⁶
• Tryntie Claes witnessed the baptism of Cathryntje Simonsen , daughter of Simon Barentsen and Wyntie Arents, on 23 May 1663 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Jeurian Blanck and Tryntie Claes).⁷
• Tryntie Claes witnessed the baptism of Rebecca Hoffmayer , daughter of Willem Hoffmayer and Mary Tilton, on 28 November 1665 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jeuriaen Blanck, Tryn Claes).⁸
• Tryntie Claes witnessed the baptism of Jeuriaen Albertsz Bosch , son of Albertus Bosch and Elsje Blanck, on 20 February 1669 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Hendrick Bosch, Tryntie Claes).⁹
• Tryntie Claes witnessed the baptism of Jeremias Simonsen , son of Simon Barentsen and Wyntie Arents, on 19 February 1673 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsor Catharina Blanck).¹⁰
• Tryntie Claes witnessed the baptism of Cornelis Blanck , son of Pieter Groenendijcke and Annetje Blanck, on 9 July 1673 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witness Tryntje Claes).^11,12
• Tryntie Claes witnessed the baptism of Casparus Blanck , son of Jeuriaen Blanck and Hester Van der Beek, on 22 April 1674 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Paulus Van der Beeck, Tryn Claeszen).³
• Tryntie Claes witnessed the baptism of Barent Simonsen , son of Simon Barentsen and Wyntie Arents, on 29 September 1675 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Sibout Claeszen, Tryntie Claes).¹³
• Her will was dated on 1 September 1698 calls herself, "widow of Jurian Blank," mentions her son Symon Barentsen; her eldest son, Jurian Blanck; children Jurian; Nicholas; Elsie, widow of Albert Busch; Antje, widow of George Brewerton; Catalyna, wife of Frans Boon; Claesie, wife of Victor Bickers; the children of her deceased daughter Margarite, one time wife of Philip Smith deceased, viz Philip, Margaret, Caetje and Mary. Executors, her sons Jurian and Nicholas Blanck; son-in-laws Frans Boon and Victor Bickers; Elsje Blanck, widow of Albert Busch; Edward Busch; Antje Blanck alias Brewerton. Not witnessed. Proved ___1698.²

Tryntie Claes¹

• Father*: Claes Corneliszen² b. 1605

• Tryntie Claes was probably born between 1627 and 1637.
• She married Joris Jacobsen before 1652.

• Also known as Trijntje Klaas.³
• Also known as Trijntje Claassen.⁴
• Tryntie Claes and Joris Jacobsen resided at "The Ferry", Kings Co., Long Island, New York.⁵
• Tryntie Claes witnessed the baptism of Jouriaen Hendricksz Bries , son of Hendrick Volckerszen and Geertien Claess, on 6 November 1661 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Symen Jansen, Hermanus Bossum, Tryntie Claes).^6,7
• Tryntie Claes witnessed the baptism of Pieter Gerbrantszen , son of Gerbrants Claesen and Marritje Claes, on 21 April 1675 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Joris Jacobszen, Tryntie Claes).⁸
• Tryntie Claes and Joris Jacobsen were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 4 July 1680 (from) Brooklyn Ferry.^4,3
• Tryntie Claes witnessed the baptism of Jan Buys , son of Jacob Janse Buys and Marritje Joris, on 18 October 1691 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Jan Buijs, Trijntje Klaes).⁹

Tryntje Claes

• Father*: Claes Pieterszen b. c 1590, d. c 1623
• Mother*: Geertgen Heren b. c 1592

• Tryntje Claes was baptized on 20 January 1619 at Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands.¹
• She married Stoffel Harmenszen at Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands, on 24 September 1645 (intention dated 9 Sep 1645).²
• Tryntje Claes married Rutger Joosten Van Brunt in 1657.³

• Also known as Tryn Claes.⁴
• Also known as Trijn Claes.¹
• Also known as Tryntjen Klaessen.⁵
• On 11 May 1657 Meeting of the Orphanmasters of New Amsterdam: Whereas Tryntie Claesen, widow of Stoffel Harmensen, cloth worker, perished in the attack of the Indians in 1655, now intends to marry Rut Joosten van Brunt, bachellor, whereas said Stoffel Harmensen has left with Tryntie Clasen a minor son, by his first wife about 12 years old, and whereas the testament of said Stoffel, made before Notary Judicq van der Vin and witnesses at Amsterdam July 10, 1649, and shown to the Orphanmasters of this City, shows that said boy should have one half of his deceased father's estate, Therefore it is deemed necessary, that impartial parties should either by inventory or appraisement of the estate, left by said Stoffel Harmensen, look into and settle the child's share. For this purpose the Orphanmasters have requested and commissioned, as they hereby do, Sieur Johannes Nevius and Jacques Corteljou, concientiously to settle as guardians with said Tryntie Claesen what is coming to said child from the estate of his father...⁶
• Tryntje Claes witnessed the baptism of Pieter Parent , son of Daniel Parent and Marritie, on 15 July 1677 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witness: Tryn Claes).⁴
• Tryntje Claes witnessed the baptism of Elsje Willemse , daughter of Willem Jorissen and Hendrickje Janse, on 14 October 1677 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Johannes Markus and Tryntjen Klaessen).^7,8
• Tryntje Claes witnessed the baptism of Nicholas Van Brunt , son of Nicholas Rutgersz Van Brunt and Helena Cortelyou, on 31 July 1684 at Amersfoort, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Jacques Cordeljau, De Jongs, Cornelis Rutgerz, & Moeder Trijntje).⁹
• Was living as late as 1688 when she donated 12 guilders to the church fund.¹⁰

Tryntje Claes

• Father*: Claes Janszen¹ b. b 1635, d. 30 Nov 1688
• Mother*: Annetje Cornelise van Vorst¹ b. b 1635, d. 12 Jul 1725

• Tryntje Claes was baptized on 16 September 1657 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Jacob Stoffelszen, Yden Corneliszen, Hilletje Jans.²
• She married Teunis Roelofszen, son of Roelof Corneliszen and Geertie Cornelise Van Ness, at Bergen, New Jersey, on 8 January 1678.³
• Tryntje Claes died on 20 August 1734.⁴

• Also known as Tryntje Claese.¹
• Also known as Trientje Claese Kuyper.⁵
• She witnessed the baptism of Jacob Claeszen , son of Claes Janszen and Annetje Cornelise van Vorst, on 11 October 1680 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Elyas Magielse, Treyntje Claes).⁶
• Tryntje Claes witnessed the baptism of Claes Cornelisen , son of Cornelis Claeszen and Aeltje Teunise Bogaert, on 2 April 1689 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Jan Clasen and Treyntje Claes, wife of Tonis Roelofsen).⁷

Catalyntie Claese¹

• Father*: Claes Thyssen¹ b. bt 1622 - 1632
• Mother*: Susanna Pieterse¹ b. b 1637

• Catalyntie Claese was baptized on 2 October 1661 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Daniel Van Donck, Catalina Vermonde.¹

Catharyn Claese¹

• Father*: Claes Diedlofszen¹ b. 1632
• Mother*: Aeltie Samsons¹ b. 1636, d. c 1667

• Catharyn Claese was baptized on 31 December 1664 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Rutgert Willemszen, Juffr: Ver Brack.¹

Geertje Claese¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen¹ b. b 1635, d. 30 Nov 1688
• Mother*: Annetje Cornelise van Vorst¹ b. b 1635, d. 12 Jul 1725

• Geertje Claese was born on 21 July 1678 at Bergen, New Jersey.²
• She was baptized on 7 August 1678 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, witnesses: Pieter Jacobszen Marius, Marritie Beeck.³
• She married Andries Frederickszen, son of Frederick Thomaszen and Tryntje Hoppe, at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), on 22 October 1725.⁴

• Also known as Geertje Claessen Kuyper.⁴
• Geertje Claese witnessed the baptism of Elisabeth Van Houten , daughter of Teunis Roelofszen and Tryntje Claes, on 15 April 1696 at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York, (sponsors Hendrick Cuyper, Geertie Cuyper).⁵
• Geertje Claese witnessed the baptism of Hillegont Cornelise , daughter of Cornelis Claeszen and Aeltje Teunise Bogaert, on 16 June 1700 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Cornelis van Voorst, Geertje Claes, y.w.).⁶

Geertruyd Claese¹

• Father*: Claes Diedlofszen¹ b. 1632
• Mother*: Aeltie Ruths¹ b. b 1647, d. b Sep 1691

• Geertruyd Claese was baptized on 10 October 1677 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Joris Walgraef, Geertie Jans, Magdaleentie Rutgers.²

Geertruydt Claese¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen¹ b. c 1603, d. b 29 May 1663
• Mother*: Pieterje Jans b. c 1608, d. b 29 Jan 1666

• Geertruydt Claese was baptized on 4 December 1644 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsor Maryken Liewents.¹
• She married Egbert Beening at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, on 14 April 1662.²

Gysbertie Claese¹

• Father*: Claes Diedlofszen¹ b. 1632
• Mother*: Aeltie Ruths¹ b. b 1647, d. b Sep 1691

• Gysbertie Claese was baptized on 6 November 1675 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Ruth Willemszen, Magdalena.²

Hillegond Claese¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen¹ b. b 1635, d. 30 Nov 1688
• Mother*: Annetje Cornelise van Vorst¹ b. b 1635, d. 12 Jul 1725

• Hillegond Claese was born on 4 December 1682 at Bergen, New Jersey.²
• She was baptized on 23 December 1682 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, witnesses: Johannes Van Brug, Pietertie Idens.³
• She married Isaack van Giesen, son of Reynier Bastiansen van Giesen and Dirkje Cornelis, at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), on 26 September 1706.¹
• Hillegond Claese died before 10 October 1713.¹

• She witnessed the baptism of Grietje Van Houte , daughter of Teunis Roelofszen and Tryntje Claes, on 16 October 1700 at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York, (sponsors Roeloff Hellmen, Hillegont Claesen).⁴

Lysbeth Claese¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen² b. b 1635, d. 30 Nov 1688
• Mother*: Annetje Cornelise van Vorst² b. b 1635, d. 12 Jul 1725

• Lysbeth Claese was baptized on 10 March 1667 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), sponsors Pieter Jansen, Geertje Dircks.³
• She married Hessel Pieterszen, son of Pieter Hessels and Lysbeth Gerritse, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 24 June 1690.^4,5
• Lysbeth Claese died before 6 February 1714; (husband remarried).⁶

• Also known as Elisabet Kuyper.⁶
• Also known as Lysbeth Claese van Vorst.¹

Maria Claese¹

• Father*: Claes Thyssen¹ b. bt 1622 - 1632
• Mother*: Susanna Pieterse¹ b. b 1637

• Maria Claese was baptized on 12 November 1656 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Jacob Van Couwenhoven, Mayken Pieters Smit.¹

Maryken Claese¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen¹ b. b 1619
• Mother*: Aechtje Cornelis Cool² b. b 1623, d. bt 9 Aug 1645 - 21 Jul 1647

• Maryken Claese was baptized on 2 October 1639 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Corn. Lambertszen Cool, Pieter Wolphertszen, Burger Joriszen Smit, Neeltje Wolpherts, Aaltje Cornelis.³

• Also known as Maryken Kuyper.⁴

Neeltje Claese^1,2

• Father*: Claes Claeszen³ b. b 1630
• Mother*: Geertruyd Willekens³

• Neeltje Claese was baptized on 21 March 1655 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Elmer Huysen, Andries Roos, Catryn Borgers.¹
• She married Joseph Goulder, son of William Goulding and Anna Catharyn, circa 1673.⁴
• Neeltje Claese married John Lake, son of John Lake and Anne Spicer, between 1685 and 1687.⁵

• Also known as Neeltje Claessen.⁶
• Also known as Neeltje Claes Smit.
• Also known as Ellener.⁷

Pieterje Claese¹

• Father*: Claes Corneliszen¹ b. 1605

• Pieterje Claese was baptized on 28 October 1640 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Jeurgie Hendrickszen, Hester Simons.²
• She married Simon Jansz van Arsdalen.^3,4

• Also known as Grietsche Claasz (apparently in error).⁵
• Also known as Pietertje Klaas.⁶
• Erroneously called Petronella Claese Wyckoff (see TAG 22[1945]:65).³
• Also known as Pietertje Klaassen.⁷
• Pieterje Claese and Simon Jansz van Arsdalen were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 at Amersfort.⁶
• Pieterje Claese witnessed the baptism of Claes Gerbrantszen , son of Gerbrants Claesen and Marritje Claes, on 15 August 1677 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Simon Janszen, Pietertie Claes).⁸
• Pieterje Claese and Simon Jansz van Arsdalen were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 "fom Amersfort."⁵
• Pieterje Claese witnessed the baptism of Marie Wyckoff , daughter of Cornelius Pietersen Wyckoff and Geertje Van Arsdalen, on 11 December 1681 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Sijmen Jansen, Pieterje Klaes).^9,10
• Pieterje Claese witnessed the baptism of Simon Wyckoff , son of Cornelius Pietersen Wyckoff and Geertje Van Arsdalen, on 23 November 1683 at Amersfoort, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Simon Jansz, Pietertje Klaas).¹¹

Pietertje Claese^1,2

• Father*: Claes Janszen² b. b 1635, d. 30 Nov 1688
• Mother*: Annetje Cornelise van Vorst² b. b 1635, d. 12 Jul 1725

• Pietertje Claese was baptized on 26 August 1671 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Cornelis Klopper, Tryntie Roelofs.³
• She married Jacob Jansz Joralemon, son of Jan Helmsz and Agnietie Hendrickse, at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, on 12 December 1696.⁴
• Pietertje Claese died before 26 March 1757; (not mentioned in her husband's will).⁵

• Also known as Pieterje Claes.
• She witnessed the baptism of Vrouwtje Teunise Van Houten , daughter of Teunis Roelofszen and Tryntje Claes, on 24 June 1689 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Jan Claesen, y.m., Pieterje Claes, y.d.).⁶
• Pietertje Claese witnessed the baptism of Johannes Teunisz Van Houten , son of Teunis Roelofszen and Tryntje Claes, on 7 October 1690 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Jan Claesen, y.m., Piertertje Claes, y.d.).⁷
• Pietertje Claese witnessed the baptism of Magdaleentje Van Dyck , daughter of Jacobus Van Dyck and Annatje Joralemon, on 6 June 1725 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Jacob Jeralemons, Pietertje Jeralemons).⁸

Vrouwtje Claese¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen² b. b 1635, d. 30 Nov 1688
• Mother*: Annetje Cornelise van Vorst² b. b 1635, d. 12 Jul 1725

• Vrouwtje Claese was baptized on 14 September 1664 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Nicolaes Verleth, Marritie Jacobs Varrivanger.³
• She married Gerrit Steynmets, son of Caspar Steynmets and Jannetje Gerritse, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 12 March 1684; (met attestatie Van Bergen).^4,5
• Vrouwtje Claese died on 8 November 1688.⁶

• She witnessed the baptism of Annatje van Houten , daughter of Teunis Roelofszen and Tryntje Claes, on 30 August 1682 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Helmont Roelofszen, Vrouwtie Claes).⁷

Andries Claesen

• Andries Claesen was probably born between 1638 and 1648.
• He married Preyntje Michielse Vreelant, daughter of Michiel Janszen Vreeland and Fytie Hartmans, at Bergen, New Jersey, on 25 March 1668 (banns 25 Feb 1668).¹

• Also known as Hendrick Claeszen (apparently in error).²
• Also known as Adries Claesen.³
• Also known as Andries Claeszen.⁴

Christopher Claesen¹

• Father*: Gerbrand Klaesen¹
• Mother*: Johanna Steynmets¹ b. s 1707

• Christopher Claesen was born on 2 November 1728 at Essex Co., New Jersey.¹
• He was baptized on 17 November 1728 at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, sponsors Christopher Steynmets, Sara Van Nest.¹

Gerbrants Claesen¹

• Father*: Claes Corneliszen² b. 1605

• Gerbrants Claesen was baptized on 4 April 1649 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsor Aeltje Cornelis.²
• He married Marritje Claes, daughter of Claes Pieterszen Cos and Neeltje Engels, at Bergen, New Jersey, on 25 August 1674 (banns 11 Aug 1674).³
• Gerbrants Claesen died on 19 June 1703.⁴

• Also known as Gerbrandt Claesz.⁴
• Also known as Gerbrand Klaasz.⁵
• Also known as Gerbrant Claeszen.⁶
• Also known as Gerbrant Neutelaer.²
• Also known as Gerbrant Claese.³
• Also known as Gerbrant Klaessen.⁷
• He witnessed the baptism of Willem Jansz Van Blarcom , son of Jan Lubbertszen and Magdaleentje Theunis, on 7 April 1679 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Gerbrant Claesen and his wife).⁸
• Gerbrants Claesen witnessed the baptism of Gerrit Willemszen , son of Willem Claaszen and Elsje Gerritsze Kroesen, on 27 August 1682 at Midwoud, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Gerbrant Klaasz, Neeltje Jans).⁹
• Gerbrants Claesen witnessed the baptism of Josias Reyniers van Roen , son of Reynier Josiassen van Roen and Constantina van de Swalme, on 6 April 1686 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Gerbrant Claese and his wife).¹⁰
• Gerbrants Claesen witnessed the baptism of Daniel McLean , son of Charles McLean and Catharine Thomas, on 4 April 1692 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Gerbrant Claesse & Merritje Claes his wife).¹¹
• Gerbrants Claesen witnessed the baptism of Nikola Bos? , son of Mateys Bos? and Catreyna Barwey, on 18 April 1692 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Gerbrant Claesen, Elysabet van Kouwenhoven).¹²
• Gerbrants Claesen witnessed the baptism of Gerbrandt Gerbrantsen , son of Pieter Gerbrantszen and Christyntje Jurianse van Rypen, on 17 September 1699 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Gerbrandt Claasse, Maritje, his wife).¹³

Hendrick Claesen¹

• Hendrick Claesen married Francyntje Bocque, daughter of Jerome Bocque.¹

Martje Claesen¹

• Father*: Gerbrand Klaesen¹
• Mother*: Johanna Steynmets¹ b. s 1707

• Martje Claesen was born on 8 March 1731 at Essex Co., New Jersey.¹
• She was baptized on 4 April 1731 at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, sponsors Jurje Jurjaense, Elisabeth Steynmets.¹

Pieter Claesen¹

• Father*: Claes Cornelissen¹
• Mother*: Margaret Martynse²

• Pieter Claesen was born on 6 January 1625 at Böda, Sweden.³
• He married Grietje Cornelise Van Ness, daughter of Cornelis Hendrickse Van Ness and Mayken Hendrickse Van den Burchgraeff, at Rensselaerwyck before 1646.⁴
• Pieter Claesen died on 30 June 1694 at Flatlands, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.⁴

• Also known as Pieter Klaasz.⁵
• Also known as Pieter Claeszen.⁶
• Also known as Pieter Claesen Wyckoff.^7,8
• Immigrant ancestor to America in 1637 Sailed from Texel on 8 Oct 1636 on the Rensselaerswyck, arrived at New Amsterdam, 4 March 1637.^9,10
• Progenitor of the Wyckoff family in America, Pieter Claesen came to Fort Orange, New Netherlands on 7 Apr 1637 aboard the Rensselaerwyck, as one of thirty-eight laborers to be assigned to various farmers at Rensselaerwyck. In 1649 he went with his wife and first two children to New Amsterdam where he remained until 1655 when he settled at New Amersfoort, later Flatlands, on Long Island.¹
• Pieter Claesz (Niclaesz), from Nordingen, or Norden, (in East Friesland); is credited with six years' wages from April 3, 1637, and in August 1644 is mentioned as servant of Symon walichsz. He probably arrived with the latter on the Rensselaerswyck. He is charged with rent, at f11 a year, from 1643 to 1645, and in 1648-49 appears to have occupied a farm at Bethlehem. He left the colony before June 5, 1649. He was the son in law of Cornelis Hendricksz van Nes.¹⁰
• He and Grietje Cornelise Van Ness were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 at Amersfort.¹¹
• Pieter Claesen witnessed the baptism of Lysbeth Romeyn , daughter of Christoffel Janse Romeyn and Geertje Pieterse Wyckoff, on 16 February 1679 at Midwoud, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Pieter Claasz, Grietje Cornelis).¹²
• Pieter Claesen witnessed the baptism of Peter Wyckoff , son of Cornelius Pietersen Wyckoff and Geertje Van Arsdalen, on 14 September 1679 at Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Pieter Claasz, Grietje Hendricks).¹³
• Pieter Claesen and Grietje Cornelise Van Ness were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 "fom Amersfort."¹⁴
• Pieter Claesen witnessed the baptism of Grietje Romeyn , daughter of Christoffel Janse Romeyn and Geertje Pieterse Wyckoff, on 29 August 1680 at Midwoud, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Pieter Claasz, Grietje Hendricks van Nes).¹⁵
• Pieter Claesen witnessed the baptism of Hannah Daws , daughter of Elias Daws and Anna, on 18 September 1681 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (at Amersfoort with her sisters, "aged about 4 to 5 years," sponsors Pieter Claasz and Grietje, his wife.).¹⁶
• Pieter Claesen witnessed the baptism of Hendrick Vonk , son of Cornelis Vonk and Magdalena Hendricks, on 27 November 1681 at Midwoud, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Pieter Klaasz, Grietje Kornelis).¹⁷
• Pieter Claesen witnessed the baptism of Pieter Willemsen , son of Willem Willemsen and Mayken Pieterse Wyckoff, on 16 April 1682 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Pieter Klaasz, Grietje van Nes).¹⁸
• Pieter Claesen witnessed the baptism of Grietje Wyckoff , daughter of Marten Pietersen Wyckoff and Hannah Willemse, on 30 March 1684 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Pieter Klaasz, Grietje van Es).⁵
• The farmhouse of Pieter Claesen and Grietje Van Ness in Brooklyn, originally built in 1652, still stands today. It was occupied by Wyckoff descendants for over 300 years. It is located at today's 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn and is maintained as a museum by the Wyckoff House & Association. Their website is www.wyckoffassociation.org.

Geertien Claess¹

• Father*: Claes Corneliszen² b. 1605

• Geertien Claess was born before 1639 at New Amsterdam.³
• She married Hendrick Volckerszen at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, on 26 February 1655 "Hendrick Folkers, Van Jever in Oldenburgerl^t, en Geertje Claes, Van N. Amsterdam."⁴

Arien Claessen¹

• Father*: Claes Corneliszen^2,3 b. 1605

• Arien Claessen was baptized on 5 November 1651 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Joris Jacobszen, Adriaentie Trommels.²
• He died in 1703 at Bergen, New Jersey.⁴
• He was buried on 5 April 1703 at Bergen, New Jersey; "y.m. (unmarried) brother of Gerbrandt Claesz."⁴

• Also known as Andries Claesen.⁵
• Also known as Adriaen Claes.⁴
• Also known as Ariaen Claeszen.²
• He witnessed the baptism of Myndert Gerbrantszen , son of Gerbrants Claesen and Marritje Claes, on 26 February 1682 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Arien Klaessen, Marritje Cornelis).^6,7
• Arien Claessen witnessed the baptism of Reynier Abrahamsz van Giesen , son of Abraham Reyniersz van Giesen and Feytje Andries, on 1 October 1694 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Johannes van Giesen, Andries Claesen, Neeltje Dirkcx widow of Jan van de Linden).⁵
• Arien Claessen witnessed the baptism of Hillegont Brouwer , daughter of Adam Brouwer and Marretje Hendrickse, on 27 December 1696 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Arien Claessen, Rachel Brouwer).⁸

Hendrick Claessen¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart

• Hendrick Claessen was born before 1688.
• He married with banns published on 10 April 1708 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, Adriaentje Brouwer, daughter of Pieter Brouwer and Petronella Uldrickse Kleyn, "Hendrick Klasen, y.m., b. in juris. Newark and both l. there, Adriaentie Brouwers, j.d., b. Breukelen, L.I."²

Andries Claeszen¹

• Andries Claeszen married first before 1651 Agnietie Anthonis.¹
• Andries Claeszen married second at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, on 5 October 1656 Marritje Jans "Andries Claeszen, Wed^r. Van Agnietie Anthonis, en Marritje Jans, Van Amsterdam."²

Arent Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen¹ b. b 1619
• Mother*: Aechtje Cornelis Cool b. b 1623, d. bt 9 Aug 1645 - 21 Jul 1647

• Arent Claeszen was baptized on 30 March 1642 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Geen getuygen.²

• Also known as Arent Kuyper.³

Bartel Claeszen¹

• Bartel Claeszen married Hildegonde.²
• Bartel Claeszen died on 11 November 1700.²

• Also known as Barthold Klaasz.³
• Also known as Bartel Claesen.⁴
• Also known as Bartel Claesen van Ruynen.²
• Also known as Barthold Claasz.⁵
• Barent Claesen and his wife Hildegonde settled at Flatbush, Long Island where they first appear on 7 Feb 1657, when he was taxed 10 fl. clergyman's salary as Jan Eversen Bout's farmer. On 13 Sep 1659 he bought the Bouwery in the west side of the road in Flatbush from Claude Le Maistre and lived there until he sold it on 15 Oct 1681 to Auske Van Nuyse. On 5 Oct 1681 he bought property at Pemmerpog, near Bergen, New Jersey.²
• He was Deacon at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, from 1664 to 1666.⁴
• He and Hildegonde were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 at Midwood.³
• Bartel Claeszen and Hildegonde were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 at Midwood.⁶
• Bartel Claeszen was Elder of at Midwood, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in December 1679 in place of Willem Jacobsz.⁵
• On 17 April 1694 "I, the undersigned, Bartlet Claasz, at Pemmrepogh, acknowledge here in the presence of Jan Aukes, Jan hendricx Hafte, and Auk jansen, that I am fully and completely satisfied by Joseph Hegemen from the beginning of the world to date, this 1694, the 17th of April, Old Style. Done without deceit or teick, the date of this, done in Midwout", etc. Signed Jan Aukes, Aucke Jansen, Baeertleet Claees.⁷

Claes Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen¹ b. b 1619
• Mother*: Geertje Nannincks¹ b. b 1615

• Claes Claeszen was baptized on 8 June 1648 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Elbert, Reynier Dominicus, Hester Tjercks, Mayken Verbeeck.¹

• Also known as Nicholas Rust.²
• On 28 Dec 1689 a commission was given to Capt. Nicholas Rust to attack and destroy a French fort at Kadarockqua (Kingston, Ontario).²

Claes Claeszen¹

• Claes Claeszen was born before 1630 at Amersfort, Netherlands.
• He married Geertruyd Willekens at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, on 11 September 1653; "Claes Claeszen Smit, Van Amersfoort, en Geertruyd Willekens, Van Hamburg, Wed^e Van Hendrick Gulick."²

• Also known as Klaas Smit.³
• Also known as Claes Claeszen Smit.⁴
• Claes Claeszen witnessed the baptism of Abraham Goulder , son of Joseph Goulder and Neeltje Claese, on 24 August 1684 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Klaas Smit, Thomas Van Dijk, & sijn Vrouw Marritje).³

Cornelis Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Corneliszen¹ b. 1605

• Cornelis Claeszen was baptized on 4 October 1643 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Claes Claeszen, Hester Gerrits.²

Cornelis Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen¹ b. b 1635, d. 30 Nov 1688
• Mother*: Annetje Cornelise van Vorst¹ b. b 1635, d. 12 Jul 1725

• Cornelis Claeszen was baptized on 21 March 1659 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Egbert Wouterszen, Tryntie.²
• He married Aeltje Teunise Bogaert, daughter of Teunis Gysberts Bogaert and Sarah Jorise Rapalje, at Brooklyn, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 11 December 1681 (betrothed 20 Nov 1681).^3,4

• Also known as Cornelis Klaasz.⁴
• Also known as Cornelis Claesen Kuyper.⁵
• Cornelis Claeszen witnessed the baptism of Vrouwtje Hessels , daughter of Hessel Pieterszen and Lysbeth Claese, on 5 October 1691 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Elysabet Gerrits, widow of Pieter Hesselse, Cornelis Claes).⁶
• Cornelis Claeszen witnessed the baptism of Johannes Joralemon , son of Jacob Jansz Joralemon and Pietertje Claese, on 4 October 1697 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Cornelis Claesen, Annetje Cornelis widow of the late Claes Janse).⁷

Dirck Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen¹ b. b 1635, d. 30 Nov 1688
• Mother*: Annetje Cornelise van Vorst¹ b. b 1635, d. 12 Jul 1725

• Dirck Claeszen was baptized on 24 September 1673 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, witnesses Cornelis Eduarts, Elsje Tymens.²
• He died on 28 January 1692; unmarried.¹

Dirck Claeszen¹

• Dirck Claeszen married Wyntie Roelofs.²
• Dirck Claeszen married Anneken Dircks at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, on 20 October 1663.³
• Dirck Claeszen married third Mettie Elberts.⁴

• Dirck Claeszen witnessed the baptism of Cathryntie Hendricks Spier , daughter of Hendrick Jansen Spier and Magdalene Hans, on 11 December 1667 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Dirck Claeszen, Peryntie Michiels).⁵

Ditelof Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Diedlofszen¹ b. 1632
• Mother*: Aeltie Samsons¹ b. 1636, d. c 1667

• Ditelof Claeszen was baptized on 1 February 1662 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Rutgert Willemsen, Pieterje Jans.¹
• He married Elsje Jeuriaens, daughter of Jeuriaen Janszen and Harmentje Jans, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 12 January 1681; (banns 26 Dec 1680).²
• Ditelof Claeszen died before 27 July 1689; (wife remarried).³

• Also known as Ditlo Dore.⁴
• Also known as Dijte Lof Doree.⁵
• Also known as Diedlof Doren.⁶
• Also known as Didloof van Doorn.⁷
• Also known as Diedlof Doorn.⁸
• He witnessed the baptism of Elsje Willemse van Barkelo , daughter of Willem van Barkelo and Jannetie Jeuriaense, on 9 September 1688 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Dijte Lof Doree, Elsije Jurreanse).⁵

Floris Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Corneliszen¹ b. 1605

• Floris Claeszen was baptized on 20 January 1647 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Hendrick Pieterszen, Jan Theuniszen Schay, Joris Jacobszen, Marritje Lievens, Sara Cornelis.¹

Geesje Claeszen¹

• Geesje Claeszen married Roelof Janszen.²

• Also known as Geesje Claes.²
• Geesje Claeszen witnessed the baptism of Arent Claeszen , son of Nicholas Arentsz Van Vechten and Lommetje Hendricks, on 2 March 1662 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Coert Stephenszen, Geesje Claes).³

Hans Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Diedlofszen¹ b. 1632
• Mother*: Aeltie Ruths¹ b. b 1647, d. b Sep 1691

• Hans Claeszen was baptized on 30 October 1680 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Willem Wessels, Geertie Siecken.²

Hendrick Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen¹ b. b 1635, d. 30 Nov 1688
• Mother*: Annetje Cornelise van Vorst¹ b. b 1635, d. 12 Jul 1725

• Hendrick Claeszen was born on 22 April 1676 at Bergen, New Jersey.²
• He was baptized on 10 May 1676 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, witnesses: Andries Janszen, Annetie Idens.³
• He married Jannetje Verkerk, daughter of Roelof Jansen Verkerk and Catharina Symons, at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), on 2 February 1707.¹

• Also known as Hendrick Cuyper.⁴
• Hendrick Claeszen witnessed the baptism of Elisabeth Van Houten , daughter of Teunis Roelofszen and Tryntje Claes, on 15 April 1696 at Tappan Reformed Church, Tappan, New York, (sponsors Hendrick Cuyper, Geertie Cuyper).⁴

Hendrick Claeszen¹

• Hendrick Claeszen married Jannetie Barents at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, on 5 July 1664.¹

Jan Claeszen¹

• Jan Claeszen married Leysebet Jans.^2,3,4
• Jan Claeszen died before December 1666.⁴

• Also known as Jan Claesen.²
• Also known as Jan Claeszen.⁵

Jan Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen¹ b. b 1635, d. 30 Nov 1688
• Mother*: Annetje Cornelise van Vorst¹ b. b 1635, d. 12 Jul 1725

• Jan Claeszen was baptized on 22 April 1669 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Thomas Hall, Vrouwtie Jeddens.²
• He married Tryntje Straetenmaker, daughter of Jan Dirckszen Straetenmaker and Geesje Gerritse, at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), on 1 October 1694.³
• Jan Claeszen died on 9 July 1705.¹

• Also known as Jan Claesen.
• He witnessed the baptism of Claes Cornelisen , son of Cornelis Claeszen and Aeltje Teunise Bogaert, on 2 April 1689 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Jan Clasen and Treyntje Claes, wife of Tonis Roelofsen).⁴
• Jan Claeszen witnessed the baptism of Vrouwtje Teunise Van Houten , daughter of Teunis Roelofszen and Tryntje Claes, on 24 June 1689 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Jan Claesen, y.m., Pieterje Claes, y.d.).⁵
• Jan Claeszen witnessed the baptism of Johannes Teunisz Van Houten , son of Teunis Roelofszen and Tryntje Claes, on 7 October 1690 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Jan Claesen, y.m., Piertertje Claes, y.d.).⁶
• Jan Claeszen witnessed the baptism of Johannes Sip , son of Jan Adriaensz Sip and Joanna Idese van Vorst, on 27 June 1698 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen, (now Jersey City, Bergen Co., New Jersey), (sponsors Jan Claesen, Aeltje Gerrits wife of Wander Diderick).⁷

Lucas Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Janszen¹ b. b 1619
• Mother*: Aechtje Cornelis Cool b. b 1623, d. bt 9 Aug 1645 - 21 Jul 1647

• Lucas Claeszen was baptized on 9 August 1645 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Aeltje Cornelis, Catalyn Rapalje.¹

• Also known as Lucas Kuyper.²

Mathys Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Thyssen¹ b. bt 1622 - 1632
• Mother*: Susanna Pieterse¹ b. b 1637

• Mathys Claeszen was baptized on 1 December 1652 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Jan Gillenszen Van Brug, Cornelia Lubberts.¹

Melle Claeszen¹

• Melle Claeszen was probably born circa 1650 at Schermer, North Holland.
• He married Bridget Elsworth, daughter of Theophilus Elsworth and Annetje Jans, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 6 November 1678; (Banns 2 Oct 1678).²
• Melle Claeszen died before 5 July 1682; (wife remarried).³

• He witnessed the baptism of Wyntie Laurense , daughter of Laurens Janszen and Maritje Roosa, on 23 April 1679 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Mella Claeszen, Brechtie Elswaert).⁴

Pieter Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Thyssen¹ b. bt 1622 - 1632
• Mother*: Susanna Pieterse¹ b. b 1637

• Pieter Claeszen was baptized on 12 April 1654 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Govert Loockermans, Frans Pieterszen, Marritie Tymens.¹

Samson Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Diedlofszen¹ b. 1632
• Mother*: Aeltie Samsons¹ b. 1636, d. c 1667

• Samson Claeszen was baptized on 13 February 1667 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, sponsors Rutgert Willemszen, Janneken Coutois.¹

Simon Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Simonsz Van Uythuysen²
• Mother*: Grietje Jans²

• Simon Claeszen was born before 1635.
• He married Anneken Lodwyck, daughter of Lodewyck Jong and a wife (name unknown), at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, on 7 August 1655 "Simon Claeszen Van Groeningen, en Anneken Lodewycx, Van Amsterd."³
• Simon Claeszen died after 8 July 1684.

• Also known as Simon Claeszen Van Uythuysen.²
• Also known as Simon Claeszen van Huyszen.⁴
• Called "of the Poor Bouwery" in Dec. 1660.¹
• He witnessed the baptism of Harmtje Dircks Woertman , daughter of Dirck Jansz Woertman and Marritje Teunis Nyssen, on 6 June 1661 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Tuenis Nijssen, Sijmon Claessen).^1,5
• His will was dated on 8 July 1684 recorded 9 Oct 1684. Called of Brooklyn. Names children, Claes, Elizabeth, Lodewycke, Peter, Jan, and Margariett; wife Annitie Lodewyck, deceased; sister Margaret, deceased at Uytthuysen in Europe. Appoints brothers-in-laws Dirck Jans Woertman and Joost Kortright as executors. Witnessed by Hendrick Slight, Jacobus Debeauvois. Original in Dutch, translated by Jacobus Vandewater, 7 Oct 1684. Recorded by John Knight.⁶

Thys Claeszen¹

• Father*: Claes Thyssen¹ b. bt 1626 - 1636
• Mother*: Agnietje Gerritse Strycker¹ b. bt 1625 - 1635, d. b 8 Jan 1659

• Thys Claeszen was baptized on 13 June 1657 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Jan Strycker, Tietje Tyszen.¹