| Rem Jansen | Immigrant Ancestor | see FAMILY TREE |
Born: Abt. 1620 Jever, Oldenburg, Oost Friesland (Germany)
Married: 21 Dec 1642 Jannetje Jorise Rapalje in New Amsterdam
Died: Feb. 1681 Flatlands, Brooklyn, Kings, NY
WIFE
| Jannetje Jorise Rapalje | Home of Rem Jansen marked in red. Home of Joris (George) Rapalje marked in blue |
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1. Annetje Remsen 2. Belitie Remsen 3. Jan Remsen 5. Rem Remsen |
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6. Hillitje Remsen 7. Catalina Remse |
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page 8 |
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8. Femmetje Remsen 9. Jannetje Remsen 10. Jacob Remsen 11. Jeronimus Remsen 12. Daniel Remsen |
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13. Abraham Remsen 14. Sarah Remsen |
15. Isaac Remsen
bap. 16 Sep 1673
m. Sarah Pieters Monfoort
16. Jeremias Remsen
bap. 10 Sep 1675
m. 26 Sep 1698 Heyltje Christoffels Probasco
d. 3 Jul 1757 Brooklyn, Kings, NY
Rem Jansen
by Susan Brooke
Jun 2021
According to his emigration records, Rem Jansen was a Lutheran, emigrating
from "Jever" in 1638. (1) He appeared in several court records. The
earliest one in the New York Historical Manuscripts is dated 29 Apr 1638 in
which he once again identified himself as "Remmer Jansen from Jewerden." (2) The
next year in April 1639 "Remmer Jansen from Jeverden" was recorded as age
20 indicating he was born about 1619. In this record he gave testimony
against a man taking advantage of an Indian woman. (3)
"Remmet Janszen of Jeveren" married Jannetje Rapalje in New Amsterdam on 21 Dec
1642. (4) From the court records we know he already owned land at the
time. On 9 Apr 1643 there is a record indicating his lessees had occupied
the land for three years. (5) He was a farmer and also a
blacksmith and doing well enough in 1643 to hire an apprentice.(6) In a 28 Jan
1644 court case he once again gave his age which was then 25. (7)
Rem and his father-in-law Joris Rapalje both received grants from the West India
Company in 1647. Rem received Lot # 2 on the south side Pearl Street on 29
Mar 1647 and Joris Rapalje received a lot on the north side of Pearl Street on
18 Mar 1647. (8) The location of their homes is marked on the map above.
Rem is in red and Joris in blue. The first three children of Rem and
Jannetje Rapallje were baptized in New Amsterdam. (9) At some point they moved
to Fort Orange near Albany. However, he still owned land on Long Island. In
fact, he seems to have owned several homes and was leasing them out to various
people. (10) He probably moved to the Beverwijck area in the early 1650's.
His daughter Hiltje was baptized there in 1653. (11)
Rem Jansen and Jannetje Rapalje had at least sixteen children. (12) McCracken
from the American Genealogist in 1959 listed him with a last name of van der
Beeck. However, in all of the records for Rem Jansen, there is never an
attachment of "van der Beeck" to his name. Rem was a frequent witness at various
baptisms, and again he was always listed in some form of "Rem Jansen." In 1678
he was a witness for the baptism of his granddaughter, Jannetje, daughter of
his daughter Fennetje. One of the transcriptions for this baptism lists his name
as "Rem Jans Van der Beek". However, an older transcription of this same
baptismal record lists his name as "Rem Zanz."(13)
In 1658 several people were buying items from an estate sale. While others
were buying such things as a shovel or spade, Rem Jansen bought two pairs of
woman's stockings. (14) By this time he and Jannetje had eight children.
Around 1660 he moved back to Long Island. In 1662 their son Jacob was baptized
in the Dutch Reform Church of Brooklyn. (15) In 1677 and 1679 they were living
in the Waalboght and recorded as members of the Reformed Protestant Dutch
Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York. (16)
Rem Jansen died in 1681. In 1683 his property was assessed to his widow.
On 10 Apr 1696 three of his sons: Joris, Rem and Jacob, along with his
sons-in-law: Jan Dorlant, Aris Vanderbilt, Joseph Hegeman, Gerret Hanson, Elbert
Adreaensen and Marten Adreaensne were selling some of his land to Isaac and
Jeremias Remsen. (17)
From all these records plus the patronymics we can surmise Rem Jansen
was born about 1620 probably in Jeveren and that his father's name was Jan.
One other clue in the records is from 1655 when Rem Jansz Smit requested a lot at the hill for his
"brother-in-law, Michiel de
Karreman." (18) Michiel does not seem to be married to any of the
sisters of the wife of Rem Jansen. In the records, he had a "yacht" that
carried messages from Long Island to Fort Orange. He occasionally helped
people escape Long Island. In one record his wife was asking for his
protection, but her name was not given. (19)
Rem Jansen and his father-in-law Joris Rapalje were some of the first settlers
of New Amsterdam. Below is a water color painted sometime between 1650 and
1653 depicting the homes on Pearl Street of that era.
Sources
(1) WIKITREE
(2) New York Historical Manuscript Vol. 1 page 11
29 Apr 1638
"Before me, Cornelis van Tienhoven, secretary of New Netherland, appeared Remmer
Jansen from Jewerden, and by true Christian words, instead and with promise of
an oath if necessary, declared that on the 28th of April ao 1638 Hendrick
Jansen, tailor, abused Anthony Jansen from Zalee as a Turk, a rascal and horned
beast. All of which he, the deponent, declares to be true. This done
at Fort Amsterdam, this 29th of April Ao 1638."
(3) New York Historical Manuscript Dutch, Vol. IV Council Minutes, 1638-1649
Document 38, page 44
"On Thursday, being the 7th of April anno 1639
Remmer Jansen from Jeverden, aged 20 years, says that an Indian woman came to the guardhouse and that Hans Steen desired her to lie down on the bunk beside him, which took place; also that Hans Steen ordered the soldiers to put out the fire, which soldiers put out the fire, and that the aforesaid Indian woman left the guardhouse in the morning."
(4) Marriages of New Amsterdam
(5)1641 New York State Archives
Document NYSA_A0200-78 V2_048b
"Lease from Rem Jansen to Jan Lock and Jan Picces of a plantation on Long
Island.
This day, the 9th of April 1643, (In the presence) of Isaack Allerton, Remm(ert
Jansen acknowledges) that he has lessed to Jan Lock and (Jan Picces), who also
acknowledge that they have rented, his plantation situated on Long Island, for
three consecutive years, for which they are to pay to the leesor at the end of
the three years one hundred and eighty guilders. The lessor shall deliver
with the plantation three old and three young goats with one sow on (condition
of receiving) half the increase, but the risk of death shall be borne by the
lessor, who shall also deliver four schepels of wheat. Should the lessees
during the term of the ease improve the land considerable, either by building,
fencing, clapboarding or otherwise, the lessor shall pay therefore according to
appraisal by impartial men at the expiration of the lease. In testimony
whereof this is signed by parties. Done on the date above written.
Rem Yansen
This is the X mark of Jan Lock
This is the X mark of Jan Picces
Isaac Allerton, witness
Acknowledged before me, Conrlis van Tienh., Secretary.
(6) New York State Archives
Document NYSA A0270-78 V2 070a
"Contract of Jan Karstensen to serve Remmert Jansen as a blacksmith.
(I, Jan Karstensen), acknowledge that I have voluntarily and deliberately
hired and bound myself as a blacksmith to Remmert Jansen for the term of eight
months, beginning on this date and ending the sixteenth of April 1644; for which
he shall receive twelve guilders per month, promising to conduct himself
faithfully and diligently in his work as a blacksmith. Done the 15th of
August 1643.
This is the X mark of Jan Karstensen
Rem Yansen
Acknowledged before me, Cornelis van Tienh., Secretary."
| August 16 1643 | Contract of Jan Karstensen to serve Remmert Jansen as a blacksmith | 070a |
(7) New York State Archives
NYSA_A0270-78_V2_096b
"Declaration of Remmert Jansen and Rouloff Jansen Haes as to a debt claimed by
Benedict Hendricks from Hillegont Joris.
Declaration of Remmert Ja(n)sen, aged 25 years, and Rouloff Jansen, aged 21
years, who at the request of the fiscal declare that on the day before Denedic(t)
Hendricx went out with his troop they heard said Benedict Hendricx say that
Hilegont Joris owed him over eighty guilders. All of which they declare to
be true. Done the 28th of January 1644, in Fort Amsterdam, New Netherland.
Which the deponents have confirmed by oath before the fiscal.
Rem Yansen
Rolof Jansen Haes
Acknowledged before me, Cornelis van Tienhoven, Secretary."
(8) Pearl Street
| page 8 has map that is marked above 17 State Street, An Archaeological Evaluation by Joan H Geisman, 1986 |
1647 New York State Archives Patent GG 204a 29 Mar 1647 Series A1880 We, Willem Kieft, etc...have given and granted to Rem Jansz a certain lot located on the island of Manhattan on the Street between Claes d'Ruyter and the Company's bakery; its breadth on the street is 2 rods, 3 feet, 2 inches: in the rear on the strand its breadth is 3 rods: its length on either side is 6 1/2 rods, with the express conditions etc.... Done at Fort Amsterdam in New Netherland, 29 Mar 1647 |
 Lot 2 on Pearl Street as described on page 55 |
| 17 State Street, An Archaeological Evaluation by Joan H Geisman, 1986 |
Manual of the Corporation of the City of New York New York Common Council 1870 Rem Jansen on page 587-8 Joris Rapelje on pages 577 and 583 |
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(9) Baptisms of Dutch Reform Church, New Amsterdam
1645 Mar 12; Rem Janszen; Annetje; Witnesses Joris Rappalje, Catalyn Joris, Margrietje Hendricks
1647 Jan 20; Rem Janszen Smit; Belitje; Witnesses Joris Rappalje, Catalina Trico
1648 Feb 09; Rem Janszen; Jan; Witnesses Michiel Pauluszen, Hendrick Willemszen, Backer, Sara Rapalje
1673 Sep 16; Rem Janszen, Jannetje Joris; Isaac; Witnesses Jeremias Janszen,
Geesje Jans
(10) Land Holdings
| Long Island | Fort Orange |
| 1641 New York State
Archives Document NYSA_A0200-78 V2_048b "Lease from Rem Jansen to Jan Lock and Jan Picces of a plantation on Long Island. This day, the 9th of April 1643, (In the presence) of Isaack Allerton, Remm(ert Jansen acknowledges) that he has lessed to Jan Lock and (Jan Picces), who also acknowledge that they have rented, his plantation situated on Long Island, for three consecutive years, for which they are to pay to the leesor at the end of the three years one hundred and eighty guilders. The lessor shall deliver with the plantation three old and three young goats with one sow on (condition of receiving) half the increase, but the risk of death shall be borne by the lessor, who shall also deliver four schepels of wheat. Should the lessees during the term of the ease improve the land considerable, either by building, fencing, clapboarding or otherwise, the lessor shall pay therefore according to appraisal by impartial men at the expiration of the lease. In testimony whereof this is signed by parties. Done on the date above written. Rem Yansen This is the X mark of Jan Lock This is the X mark of Jan Picces Isaac Allerton, witness Acknowledged before me, Conrlis van Tienh., Secretary. |
1651
New Netherland Document Series Vol. XVI, part two by Charles T. Gehring Fort Orange Court Minutes 1652-1660 page 69 Tuesday, December 9, 1653 Rem Jansz Smit, by virtue of a power of attorney from Jan Jansz van Gottenborgh, shown to this court, demands (payment) in his, van Gottenborgh's, name from Merten Herpertsz Metselaer, according to a mortgage executed on the 8th of October 1651, in the sum of fifty-eight beavers, which he agreed to pay even before the departure of the ships and which is not yet paid, (requesting that) in case of longer delay he may proceed to attachment and in that way secure payment. Resolved, that the defendant, Merten Metselaer, shall be bound to satisfy plaintiff within the space of six weeks, on paid of immediate attachment, according to law. 1653 Land Patent 25 Oct 1653 from A Guide to Dutch Manuscripts Relating to New Netherlands by Charles Gehring, 1978  |
| 1647 New York State Archives NYSA_A1880-78_VGG_0204a Patent GG 204a 29 Mar 1647 Series A1880 We, Willem Kieft, etc...have given and granted to Rem Jansz a certain lot located on the island of Manhattan on the Street between Claes d'Ruyter and the Company's bakery; its breadth on the street is 2 rods, 3 feet, 2 inches: in the rear on the strand its breadth is 3 rods: its length on either side is 6 1/2 rods, with the express conditions etc.... Done at Fort Amsterdam in New Netherland, 29 Mar 1647 |
1655
New Netherland Document Series Vol. XVI, part two by Charles T. Gehring Fort Orange Court Minutes 1652-1660 page 183 Tuesday, March 16, 1655 (198) Hendrick Gerritsz Kleermaker and Rem Jansz Smit having appeared before the honorable court, Hendrick Gerritsz aforesaid acknowledges that he is satisfied and paid by Rem Jansz for a certain house and lot, standing and situated in Beverwijck, as he, Henick Gerritsz, bought the same lately from Rut Arentsz Kleermaker, deceased, bounded on the south by a wagon road, on the west by a plain, and on the east by Lourus Jansz, or whoever bought the hose of him; hereby completely conveying and transferring said house and lot to the purchaser, Rem Jansz, from now on forever, without the grantor retaining any further right or interest in the same, just as it was granted and conveyed to him. |
| 1651 New York State
Archives Document NYSA_A0270-78_V3_093 "Lease from Remmert Jansen to Barent Jansen Bal of a farm on Long Island. On this day, the 31st of August 1651, before me, Jacob Kip, clerk appointed here, appeared Remmert Jansen of the first part and Barent Jansen Bal and Hendrick Dircksen jointly of the second part, who in the presence of the hereinafter mentioned witnesses declared with each other about the lease of a certain farm on the conditions hereinafter stated, to wit: Rem Jansen leases to Barent Janzs Bal and Hendrick Dircksen in company, who also acknowledge that they have hired, a certain farm standing and situated on the south side of the farm of Hans Hansen, named in the Indian tongue Rinnegackonck, for the period of four years, commencing the first of September of this year and ending the first of September 1655; on which farm the lesor has had already built, or shall still build, a house and hayrick and with which he shall deliver two horses, being a mare and a gelding, each five years old; two milch cows and a heifer of two years, and two sows, which the lessor will send down from Fort Orange. For the rent of each milch cow the lessees shall pay yearly sixteen pounds of butter and for each horse yearly fifteen schepels of hard grain, whether rye, wheat or barley. The lessees acknowledge that they have received the said animals on condition that each party shall receive half the increase and that the risk shall be in common, and in case it should happen that any of the aforesaid animals came to die, the original number shall be made complete again from the increase at the end of the term of the lease, when the same shall be divided and distributed. Furthermore, the lessor now delivers with the farm a plow with its appurtenances sand he has delivered the land now to the lessees tightly fenced with poses and rails, which land the lessees promise at the end expiration of the lease to deliver again tightly fence as they now receive it, and they shall divide the land into two parts adjoining each other and if it should suit their convenience the lessees shall be at liberty to put two or three tobacco planters on the land according to their pleasure. For all of which the lessees jointly and each of them separately promise and bind themselves to pay yearly as rent, in addition to what is above mentioned, the sum of one hundred and fifty Carolus guilders, to be paid in the produce of the land at the market price here, or in such payment as they can obtain there for. Receiving the land now unseeded, the lessees shall deliver the same again, together with the said house and everything else, at the expiration of the term of the lease in the same condition as now received. The parties promise to hold this their agreement firm, binding and irrevocable and to observe and carry out the same, all under the binding obligation according to law. In testimony whereof these presents are signed by the parties and the witnesses on the date above written, at Manhattan in New Netherland. Rem Yanszen van Yever This is the X mark of Barent Jansen Bal, made by himself Witnesses Oloff Stevensen Gerrit Jansen Acknowledged before me, Jacob Kip, Clerk |
1655
New Netherland Document Series Vol. XVI, part two by Charles T. Gehring Fort Orange Court Minutes 1652-1660 page 194 Tuesday June 8, 1655 Rem Jansz Smit, plaintiff, against Willem Hap, defendant, about the final payment of 550 guilders in beavers, which the defendant still owes on the house bought of the plaintiff, standing in Fort Orange. The court, having heard the arguments and pleadings on both sides, order the defendant to satisfy and pay the plaintiff the aforesaid sum of 550 guilders according to the bill of sale within three weeks, or at the latest at the end of the months of June, promptly, without any exception. 1657 New Netherland Document Series Vol. XVI, part two by Charles T. Gehring Fort Orange Court Minutes 1652-1660 page 306 Ordinary Session Helf in Fort Orange June 26, 1657 Rem Janssen, plaintiff, against Symon Volckersen, defendant. The plaintiff demands payment of f100:--arising from the lease of his house, the term of which expired a year ago. The defendant admits the debt, but declares that he cannot pay it in beavers and offers to pay the said sum in good, merchantable sewant, counts at f9:-- for one beaver, within the space of eight days. 1658 Early Records of the City and county of Albany: And Colony of Albany, Mortages 1, 1658-1660, and Wills 1-2, 1681-1765, by Arnold Johan Ferdinant Van Laer, 1919 page 36 Condition of public sale of the house, blacksmith's shot and horse stable of Rem Jensen 290-291 Terms and conditions on which Rem Jansen proposes to sell at public sale his house and smithy lying in the village of Beverwyck, with the lot. First, there shall be delivered to the buyer a house, earth and nail fast, with a bake over in the house, a smith's shop and the lot whereon stands a stable, one board long. Delivery shall be made on the 15th of September 1658 Payment shall be made in two terms in good, whole, merchantable beavers, to wit, the half on the delivery and the other half in June of the coming year of 1659. The buyer shall be holden to furnish two sufficient sureties, jointly and severally liable as principals to the satisfaction of the seller within twenty-four hours. If the buyer can not furnish sufficient sureties, the premises shall be offered for sale again at his charge and expense and (292) whatever less they shall bring, he must make good and whatever more the shall bring, he shall profit nothing thereby. The auction fees shall be charged to the buyer. |
| 1658
Early Records of the City and county of Albany: And Colony of Albany, Mortages
1, 1658-1660, and Wills 1-2, 1681-1765, by Arnold Johan Ferdinant Van
Laer, 1919 page 87 Power of attorney from Rem Jansen to Teunis Gysbertsen Bogaerdt (383) Appeared before me, Johannes Lan Montagne, in the service of the General Chartered West India Company commissary at Fort Orange and the village of Beverwyck, Rem Janssen, who declared that he had constituted, as he hereby does constitute and appoint, Teunis Gysbertsen Bogaerdt, his attorney, in the principal's name and on his behalf to enter upon and take possession of the principal's farm lying on Long Island, near the Manhattans, with the oxen, cows, horses and all its appurtenances which aforesaid farm is occupied by Henderick van Breemen, inasmuch as the tenant's term expired on the first day of November Ad 1658; promising to hold good whatever the attorney shall do in the said matter, for which he binds his person and estate, real and personal, submitting the same to all courts and judges. Done in Fort Orange, the 24th of November AD 1658, in the presence of Jan Barensen and Johannes Provoost, witnesses Rem Yanszen |
1659
Early Records of the City and county of Albany: And Colony of Albany, Mortages
1, 1658-1660, and Wills 1-2, 1681-1765, by Arnold Johan Ferdinant Van
Laer, 1919 page 108 Conditions of sale of a house, blacksmith's shot and horse stable of Rem Jansen (432) Terms and conditions on which Rem Jansz proposes to sell at public sale to the highest bidder his house with a small smith's shop and a horse stable as the same are now infenced lying in the village of Beverwyck. First, the house and lot shall be delivered to the buyer, as the same now stand in fence, earth and nail fast, saving the smith's tools which the seller reserves for himself. Payment shall be made in two installments in whole, merchantable beavers, whereof the first shall be made on the first of September of this year 1659, being the just half, on the delivery of the house, and the second and last payment a year from that date, in the year 1660. The buyer shall be holden to furbish two sufficient sureties, jointly and severally liable as principals, to the content of the seller, within 24 hours, and if the buyer can not furnish sufficient sureties within the aforesaid time, then the premises shall be offered for sale again at his expense and charge and |
| 1659 page 104 (continuation of
same case) Power of attorney from Rem Jansen to Jacobus Visch, trader at New Amsterdam (423) Appeared before me, Johannes La Montague, in the service of the General Chartered West India Company commissary at Fort Orange and the village of Beverwyck, Rem Janssen, who declared that he had constituted and appointed, as he hereby does constitute and appoint, Mr. Jacobus Visch, trader at Amsterdam in New Netherland, his attorney, in the principal's name and on his behalf to demand restitution of his farm lying on Long Island from Henderick Janssen van Breemen, at present still occupying the same, and the implements, to wit, wagons, plows and harrows, and furthermore the house roof tight and the land well fences, according to the contract made between both parties; promising to hold good and valid whatever the attorney shall do in said matter, for which he binds his person and estate, real and personal, present and future, submitting the same to all courts and judges. Done in Fort Orange, this 15th of April Ad 1659, in presence of Arent vanden Bergh and Johannes Provoost. Rem Yansen |
whatever less they shall bring, the buyer must make good, and
whatever more they shall fetch shall not inure to his profit. The auction fees become a charge upon the buyer. After many offers, Jan Thomassen was the last bidder and became the buyer for the sum of ten hundred and thirteen guilders and according to the foregoing conditions he offered Volckert Jansz and Gerart Bancker as sureties, who bound themselves likewise for the performance of the conditions hereinbefore specified. In witness of the truth they have signed these with their own hands, this 16t of June 1659, at Beverwyck, in presence of Jan Hendrixsz and Hermand Vedder, called as witnesses hereto. |
(11)
Hillitje Remse was baptized on 16 September 1653 at Beverwijck (Albany, New
York).
Ibid.
Frederick Doren Stone, Laura M. Stone and Harry Macy Jr., "Jan Aertsen
Vanderbilt, His Children and Grandchildren", New York Genealogical and
Biographical Record Vol. 144, no. 4; Vol. 145, no. 1 (2013, 2014): page 254.
(12)
The American Genealogist by George E McCracken Vol 35 no 4, October 1959, pg 196-7
Children of Jannetje Jorise Rapalje by Rem Jansen Van der Beeck
Annetje, bapt. 12 Mar 1645
Belitie, bapt. 20 Jan 1647
Jan, bapt. 12 Jan 1648
Joris, b. 2 Feb 1650
Rem, b. 2 Dec 1652
Hillitje, b. 16 Sept. 1653
Catalina, b. 4 Oct 1655
Femmetje, b. 1 Aug 1657
Anna, b. 11 Apr 1660
Jacob, bapt. Brooklyn 19 Mar 1662
Jeronymus, b. 1664
Daniel, b. 1665
Abraham, b. 16 Sept. 1667
Sarah, b. 6 Dec. 1670
Isaac, bapt. 16 Sept. 1675
Jeremias, b. 10 Sept. 1675
Jennetje, listed by Stoutenbourgh without date.
(13) Witness at Baptisms
Witness at Baptisms in New Amsterdam
1643 Jun 28; Joris Rappalje; Jeronymus; Hans Hanszen, Rem Janszen, Jannetje Rappalje (parents Joris Janzen Rapalje and Catalyna Trico)
1646 May 13; Wessel Evertszen; Bauduyn; Rem Janszen, Aeltje Cornelis, Belitje Jacobs
1649 Oct 24; Hendrick Willemszen; Kniertie; Rem Janszen, Claertje Abels, Annetje Daniels (parents Hendirck Willemszen and Femmetie Joosten)
1661 May 29; Pieter Pieterszen, Judith Joris; Jacomyntie; Rem Janszen, Jan Joriszen, Sara Montfoort (parents Pieter Pieterszen van Nest and Judith Jorise Rapalje)
Witness at Baptisms in Brooklyn
1661 Nov 13 Teunis Gysberts Bogaert, Sarah Jorise Rapalje: Aeltje: Witnesses: Rem Jansen, Maria Fredericks
Baptisms of Dutch Reform Church, Flatbush
1678 Oct 15; Joseph Hegeman, Femmetie Rems; Jannetje; Jannetie Joris Rapelje,
Rem Jans van der Beek her husband.
1678 Oct 20; at Midwout Joseph Hegeman, Femmetje Rems; Jannetje; Witnesses
Jannetje Joris Rapailie, Rem Jansz (source fhl film 17663 image 10)
1681 Jan 09; Aris Jansz van derbilt, Hillegond Rems; Annatie; Witnesses Jan Remz, Marritie van der Bild
1685 Feb 8 Joseph Hegeman, Femmetie Rems, Rem: Witnesses Jacobus Hegeman and Annetie Rems
page 54
Account of auction sales
(323) The 22d July 1658
Conditions of sale of the goods of Jan de Groot. Payment shall be made within 8 days, in beavers. Everything less than 8 guilders shall be counted as one beaver and all that amounts to less than 4 guilders shall be counted as one-half beaver.
Rem Janssen, two pairs of woman's stockings 6: 15
(15) Baptisms from Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, 1983 page 111
1662 Mar 19; Rem Janszen, Janneken Joris, of the Walebocht; Jacob; Witnesses Jan Joriszen De Rappalie, Teurnis Gysbertsen Bogert, Catharina Joris de Rappalie
(16) Church Memberships as found on Brouwer Genealogy
Rem Jansen and Jannetje Jorise Rapalje were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 from the Wallabout
Rem Jansen and Jannetje Jorise Rapalje were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 "in the Wallabout"
(17) North
American Histories
"Remmert Jansen Vanderbeek died in 1681, probably intestate. In 1683 his
property was assessed to his widow. April 10, 1696, his children, Joris
Remsen, Rem Remsen, Jacob Remsen, Jan Dorlant (who
m. Anna Remsen), Aris Vanderbilt (who m. Hildegonde or Hilletje Remsen), Joseph
Hegeman (who m. Femmetje Remsen), Gerret Hansen (Van Nostrand) (who m. Jannetje
Remsen), Elbert Adriaensen (who m. Cateline Remsen), and Marten Adriaensen (who
m. Sarah Remsen), conveyed their father's plantation at the Wallebocht, --- to
Isaac Remsen and Jeremias Remsen, their brothers."
(18)
New Netherland Document Series Vol. XVI, part two by Charles T. Gehring
Fort Orange Court Minutes 1652-1660
page 183 Tuesday, March 16, 1655
Rem Jansz Smit requests a lot at the hill for his brother-in-law, Michiel de Karreman, which is granted him on the same conditions that are granted to others, the gardens to be assigned afterwards by lottery.
(19)
Pennsylvania Archives 2nd Series
Charles Warren Stone 1890
page 663 letter
written 14 Jan 1660
The wife of
Michiel Carman respectfully asks, that your Honor would favor her husband with a
safe-conduct, as he is much threatened here, because he has carried away Samuel
from the Horejuk and they call him an embezzler whereas he has tried to bring
away some of the City's debtors and their property.
The late Mr. Alrichs had once intended, as I am told, to take out of
Carman's house a lot of property as punishment for his misdemeanor.
The wife, hearing this, was obliged to bring her property to trusty
people and to have several casks of liquor to Mr. Evert and spread the report,
that she had sold them for cash; whereupon Mr. Evert was summoned by Mr. Alrichs
and the Hon. Mr. Alichs said to him, why he had bought the good, as they were
liable to confiscation, so that the woman is afraid, that the Honorable Mr.
Hinojossa will now not do less, when Michiel comes here without a safe conduct
from your Honor.
This is the "Prototype View" of "New Amsterdam, now New York on Manhattan Island", a watercolor made sometime after the Dutch surrender, now in the Dutch archives. Taken from An Album of New Netherland by Maud Esther Dilliard, Bramhall House, NY, 1963, it "shows the city between the autumn of 1650 and the summer of 1653". The Vanguard Vol VI no 1
Petition of Adriaen Hegeman, complaining of Rem Jansen for carrying off his ploughshare
Identifier
NYSA_A1809-78_V10_pt2_0327
October 4 1663
NYSA_A1809-78_V10_pt2_0329
October 4 1663