He was born between 1697 and 1700 at Bergen County, NJ. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 20 T H E VA N VOORHEES HISTORICAL HANDBOOK A ll passengers had long since learnedthat the southern course was to be taken, for that had been found most favorable. Such literal accuracy is not necessary in this work. Y . Van Voorhees Association. All this is new to them. This is the order in which their names appear in Mr. Bergen's books, and in the Genealogy of the Van Voorhees Family. 83-84.] She [Hendrickje Stevense] and Jan Kiers emigrated with her father and family on the ship "de Bonte Koe" 15 April 1660. [6], The following tree and data is from descendant Gail Smith, and is sourced from Bergen's Early Settlers of Kings Co, NY page 376 There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He described how each could settle in the most economical manner according to the practice of the country, and thus earn a living. Rev William Schenck his Ancestors and his Descedants Coert Stevense Van Voorhees The Van Voorhees family Vol 1 The First Four Generations by Albert Stokes His birth was determined by the ship passenger list. Jan; parents: Barend Jurriaansz, Aaltje Stephens; op Utrecht; witnesses: Jan Stephensz, Hendrikje Stephensz. Mar. Apr. Jan Stephensz Van Voorhees took the Oath of Allegiance in September 1687 at Flatlands (Amersfoort), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, "Jan Stevense, 27 Jeare." Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan, Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York, Excerpted from The Documentary History of the State of New York (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Sorry! It frequently happened that descendants of younger sons of an armorial family, after several generations, forgot the arms of their ancestors, and adopted their own designs. It was a wholesome family that presented itself that day before Van Ruyven, the company's agent, for all passed inspection, and Steven Coerten, his wife, and seven children, were entered upon the company's books and on the passenger list. Married 2nd before 1650 Willempie Roelofse Seubering. 250, 304, 247, 308, 309. Try again later. Steven Coerte Van Voorhees! His sons and daughters married into the "best families" of the settlement and appear also to have prospered. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. " To a remarkabledegree all these descendants have been a sturdy, self-reliant, honest, and Godfearing folk. Our ancestors came, they tell us, in the year sixteen hundred and sixty, And the vessel that brought him and his, the fair Bontekoe was christened. These were considered the correct forms at that time, thereafter Coerten and Coert most frequently appear. She died in 1692 or 1693 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey. There was an error deleting this problem. 9 and 10.". Mr. Kephart is a member of the Association through his great grandmother. If you come hither with your family you will not regret it. " This is a carousel with slides. At this crossing of Indian trails, however, were several small, treeless prairies or plains several thousand acres in extent, of rich black soil, elevated slightly above sea level, surrounded on the northeast and southwest by forestbordered streams, and on the south and east by sedge meadows and the waters of Jamaica Bay. On an unknown date He was one of two representatives of Flatlands in Assembly held at City Hall in New Amsterdam', April 10, 1664. 1, page 52 (1996): 1:54. No doubt he received many letters during the four years of his life subsequent to the publication of the Genealogy. New Amersfoort was previously the site of an anc He lived at Flatlands, Long Island. He too was ready to face the vicissitudes of pioneer life in the new land. William Cosby, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of the Provinces of New York and New Jersey, and the Territories thereon depending in America, Vice-Admiral of the same, and Colonel in his Majestie's Army, etc. All are ready to watch the work of weighing anchor, hoisting sails, and easing the vessel out into the channel. T H E AUTHOR Elias W. Van Voorhis, Jr., was born in New York City, May 28, 1844; his mother's maiden name was Maria Louisa Barker. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. [This deed is listed in book E. of East Jersey deeds as published in "Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey," Vol. May 17,1863, and he was admitted to the New York bar three days later. While the shield design, which in the most ancient instances was self-adopted by nobles, represented the entire family of the original bearer, and all descendants were hereditarily entitled to use it, sometimes different sons adopted varying crests, since the crest, unlike the shield, was of a more personalnature. 1656, d. ca. rhees, Jan Stevense Van Voorhees, Aeltje Stevense Van Voorhees, Hendrickje Stephense Van Voorhees Stevenkonin, Kiers, Kierz, Kiersen, Jan Hilletje Reinier Wisselpenning (born Wizzelpenning), Elena (Magdalena) Willemse Van Voorhees (born Van Der Schueren), Sarah Willemse Voorhees (born Cornelisse). Though two of Steven Coerten's daughters had married, seven children remained, of whom one son only had grown to manhood. The Genealogy is in two parts. If this record refers to Jan Kiers, husband of Hendrickje van Voorhees he was in the colony as early as 1649. Oops, something didn't work. Mother listed as Aeltjie Wessels, first wife to Steven. Household goods that could not be taken along must be disposed of and many purchases made. This account has been disabled. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The date of the first permanent settlement at New Amersfoort is not definitely known. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. It is evident that the Dutch were much given to home or pet names, which were often entered in church and civil records, and also in wills. The crest of the shield was a castle, while beneath on the scroll wasthe motto. Oct 2nd, 1681 ) 1682 Individual: Johannes Schenck (bpt. T H E FAMIL Y SHIELD AND MOTTO This is a day of days for our clan of the tribe of Van Voorhees ; For here we have gatheredin numbers from the East and the Westland also, To recall the brave deeds of our fathers who showed the true spirit of Dutchmen; To cherish the ties that unite us and strengthen the feeling of kindred; To praise the good Lord for his care and the joys we share while together. It also states that the bell was brought to Amersfoort on the 27th of August, 1686, by Jan Alberts (Terhune). This Indian currency has been found as far north as Hudson Bay and Alaska. If a person who had no arms was made a schepen he was practically obliged to assume a coat-of-arms, and these remained in almost all instances the arms of the family. In the 'robur,' the oak of the Romans, was seen manly courage or virtue. New Amsterdam 1660-now When Steven Coerte arrived in the new world, he settled at New Amersfoort which was renamed Flatlands after British occupation. The vessel proved staunch, the sailors faithful, and in the end the anticipated harbor came into view. Johannes Coerte, married Barbara Van Dyck. Steven Coerts Van Voorhees was also known as Steven Koerten Van Voorhees. They examine the bunks where they are to STEVE N COERTEN'S MIGRATIO N 19 sleep, the tables at which they are to eat, and the decks where children may play, and men and women take needed exercise. The work proved far greater and costlier than he had anticipated. The interest of all members of the Van Voorhees Family, however they spell their names, is confidently anticipated. We have sprung from an honored line, a brave, a noble and ancient. He bought of John Tilton all his real estate on 8-Mar-1691 at Gravesend, Kings County, New York. Member of the Dutch Church and deacon in 1677. aka: Coerte Sstevens/stevense Van Voorhis or Van Voorhees. KINDLY PRESERVE THIS FOLDERSTEVEN COERTE VAN VOORHEES and His Descendants in America Any one who has examined even casually the genealogy compiled by Elias W. Van Voorhis, and entitled "TH E VA N VOORHEES FAMILY " must have been impressed by the vitality of this family that has entered so widely into the life of our country. Seven states are already represented on our membership list. Login to find your connection. In the earliest documents the family name does not appear. Register in Alphabetical Order, of the Early Settlers of Kings County, Long Island, N.Y., from Its First Settlement by Europeans to 1700: With Contributions to Their Biographies and Genealogies, Compiled from Various Sources. When the Saxon tribes settled down, they took up the land, which, as the feudal ages progressed, passed more and more in the hands of the relatively few, later known as the nobility. 11 12 T H E VA N VOORHEES HISTORICAL HANDBOOK Groningen, Friesland, northwestern Gelderland, North Holland, and the Franks in the remainder of Gelderland, Utrecht, and South Holland. It was prepared and executed before three Justices on October 10, 1679, to affirm the ancestry and good character of Jan Elten of Kingston, N . While acknowledging the valued assistance of numerous correspondents, he expressed regret that the neglect of others necessitated many omissions. Albert Stevense Van Voorhies was born circa 1654 at Drenthe, Holland.1,3 He was the son of Steven Coerte Van Voorhies and Willempie Roeloffse Seuberine. Albert Stevensen and Cornelia Westervelt were sponsors at the baptism of his grandson, Albert, son of Lucas Albertsen and Annetje Kip, 14 May 1727 at Hackensack Ref. "Through a Dutch Door," pg. Married twice. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 1678 Marriage / Union: Jan Stevense van Voorhees (m. Mar 17th, 1678 ) 1681 Marriage / Union: Jan Stevense van Voorhees (m. ~1681 ) 1681 Marriage / Union: Albert Stevense van Voorhees (m. Apr 24th, 1681 ) 1681 Individual: Stephen Schenck (bpt. Several documents indicate that his second son used Albert Coerten consistently, while his third son signed his will Gerrett Coerten. Child of Jans Albertse Van Voorhees and Elizabeth Van Orden Ch. The name of the mother of these older children has not been learned. 14 May 1727 Aeltje Stevense Van Voorhees b. ca. Jun. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database. Families were advised to provide for two years in case crops failed the first year. THE CONDENSED GENEALOGY The Condensed Genealogy described on page six is an unusual work as it lists more than 2000 men and 1100 women in their appropriatefamily lines. As these copies are inaccessible to most members of the present generation it is deemed fitting to print a Condensed Genealogy to enable those who are interested to trace their ancestral lines, and the degree of rela tionship they bear to other members of the family. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. There were also to be seen maps and charts of the North Sea, the English Channel, and of the Atlantic Ocean with the various routes to the coast of America plainly marked thereon.Wednesday, April IS1 , the day for sailing, has now arrived. It is hoped that the stories assembled will serve toarouse interest, and to encourage a wider feeling of kinship in view of a common inheritance. Nov. 1746), Albert Coerte Van Voorhees+ (c 1673 - c 1748), Neeltje Coertse Van Voorhees+ (30. Good tillage land. 22STATE AND CHURCH ON LONG ISLAND 23 In accordance with the Dutch method, church and civic life were closely associated. Filmed from the typed manuscript in the Holland Society of New York, p.454. 1672-1702: Claudia Jurkiewicz: Private O'Connor, Joseph Charles Private: Emma E. Kabe: September 21, 1881 WFT Est. ], ["New York Genealogical and Biographical Record," Vol. He married Elizabeth Van Orden, daughter of Adam Jans Van Norden and Abeltie Slot, on 18 March 1721. Learn more about managing a memorial . Thus amid increasingly friendly surroundings Steven Coerten and his family were carried forward, rejoicing when breezes were favorable, and keeping up courage when winds were contrary, or storms lashed the deep into a fury. 3 Jun 1678, Annetie Coerte Van Voorhees b. "When I was in England in 1872. it occurred to me to ascertain if the Voorhees or Van Voorhees family in Holland had ever in the past been entitled to any arms. 4, page 92 (2007). m. 2 d , Oct. 8, 1680, Femmetje Aukes Van Nuyse, dau. Another reason was the general use by the Dutch of "pet" or home names, which differed from those given at baptism. Albert Stevense Van Voorhees was born on month day 1654, at birth place, to Steven Coerte van Voorhees. 1683 - 10. Search above to list available cemeteries. He was active in church and civic affairs at Flatlands. So one beautiful June morning they made their way to the ferry, were rowed across the East River, and at the ferry house found conveyance that took themup the hill to the little hamlet of Breukelen, and so on through Midwout until the plains of New Amersfoort greeted their eyes. 1, page 52 (1996): 1:53. Albert Albertsz and wife Hendrikje Stephens, the Younger. Member of the General Assembly held at City Hall, New Amsterdam 10 Apr 1664. Some of the land had been crudely cultivated by the Indians. ["Holland Society Collection," 1891, pg. Ethnologically, the present kingdom of the Netherlands is divisible into three sections, inhabited by the Friesians, Franks, and Saxons respectively. Thoe corresponds withthe High German sur still found in noble family names. I f a new genealogy is to be published it must be the result of concerted endeavor. Gesbrechtje; parents: Klaas Jansz Romeijn, Stijntjen Alberts; op Amersfoort; witnesses: Albert Albertsz, Hendrikje Stephens. There were growing families in the homes of brothers and sisters. He captain of Militia in 1689 as Coert Stevense van Voorhuys, having been in the country 27 years. Child: Jan van . Weve updated the security on the site. The preparation of this work has proved exacting owing to the many existing family lines. 641. and Credits of the said deceased, and his last Will and Testa- ment in any manner or way concerning, was granted unto Femmetje Stevenson, the Executrix, in the within Will named, chiefly of well and truly administering the same, and of making a just, and true, and perfect Inventory of all and singular, the Goods, Rights, and Credits of the said deceased, and exhibiting the same into the registry of the Prerogative Court in the Secretary's Office for the Province of New York, and that on or before the twentieth day of May next ensuing, and of rendering a just and true account, calculation and reckoning when thereunto required. She married Albert Albertse Terhune Jr, son of Albert Albertse Terhune and Geertje Denyce, circa 1676 at Flatlands, Kings County, New York. While many loyal Dutchmen wept when they beheld their flag replaced by the English ensign, they had one triumph with which to console themselves. He described the lands in the New World, and the crops they would bear. Their authority came to an end and all royal authority as well when the seven united provinces of the Netherlands became in 1581 the Dutch Republic. In 1568 the United Provinces, which then included Belgium, began their revoltagainst his rule. Signed his name "Koert, Stevensen" and at times "Koert Stevensen Van Ruinen". Ibid., page 433. He was active in chur ch and civic affairs at Flatlands. Coert Stevense Van Voorhees was born in 1637 at Hess, Drenthe, Netherlands. Each was inhabited by a branch ofthis family, whose name was thoe Hees, meaning "at Hees," just as the English name Atwater was derived from "at the water." Category: Early Dutch immigrants to the United States. The last sixty pages are devoted to an index. On the receipt of the certificate from the College of Heraldry Elias Van Voorhis had a drawing made in the form now familiar, and printed it on a chart, and also in his book on William Roe Van Voorhis. Soon other communities began to attract settlers. Hendrickje Stevense van Voorhees was a New Netherland settler. Long Island generally was quite heavily wooded and much of it stony and difficult to till. It is an ancestral line of noble origin in which any descendant may take just pride. N.J . 4-Apr-1680 Annetje Terhune+ b. 1720 WFT Est. NEW AMERSFOORT Some historians hold that New Amersfoort was the earliest white settlement on Long Island. Wheeler N. Voorhees, 1878 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn N . Hilbert apparently took over the stewardship of the manor of Voorhees after his brother Coert's death, for he is mentioned in 1584, -and in that office in 1592, when it was still nominally under the monastery of Dikninge. Gerrit Coerte, see forward. Coert Stevense (Van Voorhees) 1 man, 1 woman, 3 children, 2 slaves. 1699. All of the income of the former orders was dedicated to education under the supervision of the stadtholder and the estates of Drenthe. (born Van Voorhies), Coert Stevense (Cheri) Van Voorhees, Wessel Van Voorhees, Lucase Stenese Van Voorhies, Lucas (Lucas Steven /vanvoorh orhees/ Steven Coert /vanvoorhees/) Van Voorhees, Willempje Roelofse Roelofse (Sebring/seubering/ Suerboring/) Van Voorhees (born Seubering). No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~brouwergenealogyd Burial: First Dutch Reformed Churchyard Hackensack Bergen County New Jersey, USA, Created by: cchldrss Record added: Jan 07, 2017 Find A Grave Memorial# 175017336. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174969553/stephen-coert-van_voo Stephen Coert Van Voorhees. Barbara Terhune, "The True Parents of Eva (Terhune) Frelinghuysen and her sister, Annetje (Terhune) Schuurman", New Netherland Connections Vol. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He was appointed a magistrate in 1673and was a deacon in the church in 1674. In testimony whereof I have caused the Prerogative Seal of the said Province of New York to be hereunto affixed this twentieth day of November, 1735. 1.] Son of Steven Coerts van Voorhees and Aeltje Hauels Wessels De Bonte Kou was a trim and sturdy vessel that had been in the service at least three years, and was to know much subsequent voyaging. tevensen Van Voorheese, Wessell Van Voorheese, Lucas Stevens Van Voorheese, Albert Stevensen Van Voorheese, Aeltje Stevense Ryder (born V Femmetje Aukes Van Voorheese (born Van Nuys), Cornelia Reiners Van Voorheese (born Wizzelpenning), oorhees, Jacobus Van Voorhees, Roelof Van Voorhees, <<Private>> Van Der Beek (born Van Voorhees), Magdalena Van Voorhees, 1652 - Hees, De Wolden, Drenthe, Nederland, Jan 3 1735 - Amersfort Place, Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Steven Stephen Van Voorhees, Willemtje Roelofs Willempie Van Voorhees (born Seubering Seuberinge, Seuberg). Failed to remove flower. He was a magistrate, 1664 and 1673. She was the second daughter of Steven Coerts Van Voorhees to be named Hendricktje. The earliest arrivals undoubtedly came for purposes of trade. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. vense Van Voorhees, Lucas Stevense Van Voorhees, Jan Stevense Van Voorhees, Albert Stevense Van Voorhees, Altje Stevense Ryder (born Van Steven Coert Van Voorhees, Willemtje Roelofse Van Voorhees (born Seubering). I thought you might like to see a memorial for Albert Stevense Van Voorhees I found on Findagrave.com. David McQueen, "Kings County, N.Y., Wills", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.47, pp.161-170 (1916): 47:228-229. These civil divisions continued for eighteen years. The names of interested members of the family, and also of collateral relatives, arc desired, to whom copies of this folder may be sent. Father of Stephen Coerten Voorhees; Albert Coerte Voorhees; Aeltje Coerte van Brunt; Neeltje Coertse van Voorhees; Cornelis Coert Voorhees and 3 others; Johannes Coert van Voorhees; Garret Coerten Voorhees and Willauetjs Pieters less 1882-1975 Ernest H. Kabe: June 03, 1887 WFT Est. Part Second, which fills the remaining pages of the book, contains genealogical data respecting these eighty-six grandchildren and their descendants, many lines being carried to the eighth generation. He was the son of Steven Coerts Van Voorhees and Aeltje Wessels. Midwout, as shown on the accompanying map, was centrally located, and was therefore se'ected as the place of residence of the ministers who served the churches of the section. Albert Stevense "Voohys" and his wife Jelleties Reyniers Wisselpenninck are listed as members of the Hackensack Ref. Signed, sealed, published, pronounced, and declared by the said John Stevenson as his last Will and Testament, in the presence of subscribers, William Couwenhoven, Dirck Amerman, Gerrit Foy. 6-Oct-1702 Albert Albertse Van Voorhees+ b. 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Married Albert Albertse Terheune, son of Albert Albertszen and Geertje Dircks, circa 1676. Then came the oldest son, Coert, who had encouraged the family migration. Albert Stevense purchased a large farm from Captain John Berry in 1686. Was Kiers the second husband of Hendrickje? Later researches add something to the information here given regarding the family and its name in the Netherlands, as is revealed in the next chapter. A competent historian is awaited. Coert Stevense Van Voorhees was the son of Steven Coerts Van Voorhees and Aeltje Wessels. Half brother of Lucas Stevense van Voorhees; Jan Stevense Van Voorhees; Elder Albert Stevense Van Voorhees; Hendrickje Stephense Terhune (Van Voorhees); Aeltje Stevense van Voorhees and 3 others; Jannetje Stevense van Voorhees; Albert Van Voorhees and Abraham Stevense Vanvoorhees less. He captain of Militia in 1689. www.conovergenealogy.com/ancestor-p/p223.htm#i329. The method used in the Condensed Genealogy has many advantages, the names of sons only appear, usually with their wives, grouped in their respective generations, Steven Coerten being in the 6 TiE VA N VOORHEES HISTORICAL HANDBOOK first generation, and his five sons, four of whom were also immigrants, composing the second. 6. He was born circa 1654 at Hees, Drenthe, Netherlands. Van Voorhees Association, "Steven Coerts (Coerte) (Coerten) Van Voorhees", New Netherland Connections Vol. In southern Drenthe, between Ruinen and Echten, is the small town of Hees. Twenty-five years later, in 1650, Cornelius Van Tienhoven, Secretary of the Colony, published a pamphlet intended to encourage families to migrate thither. And I do hereby consti- tute and appoint my loving wife Femmetje to be whole and sole Executrix of this, my last Will and Testament, and I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke, and disannul all and every other former Testaments, Wills and Legacies, Bequests, and Executors by me in any way before this time named, willed and bequeathed, ratifying and confirm- ing this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. Geni requires JavaScript! A year after the church was built a great change took place in the political status of New Netherland, including New Amersfoort. One written in 1624 may be quoted in part : "We were much gratified on arriving in this country. OFFICERS ELECTED MA Y 21, 1932 "*-'President, Rev. Jun. ense Van Voorhees, Jan (Stevense Van Vorhees) Voorhees, Aeltje Van Voorhees, Albert (Stevense) Van Voorhees, Jannetje Stevense Schenck (b Steven Coertse Van Voorhees, Willemtje Roelofse Van Voorhees (born Seubering). Here he lived for the remainder of his life. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He gave oath of allegiance in Sep-1687. Preparations were begun with the purpose of sailing inthe spring of that year. On an unknown date he was one of two representatives of Flatlands in Assembly held at City Hall in New Amsterdam, April 10, 1664. In - heriting the patient, sturdy and self-reliant character of the Lowlanders who had expelled the Spaniards, and had adopted the evangelical Christian faith as it had been reestablished by the Reformation, Steven Coerten had no doubt long pondered over the question of migrating to the new world, where he and his family might acquire better land and live a freer life, less circumscribed by European conventions. Y. Stephen Robin Voris, 2526 East 26th St., Brooklyn, N . cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. When the westward expansion of the Saxons from Thuringia terminated late in the seventh century A.D., their dominion extended in Westphalia as far as the Ruhr river and in the Netherlands it embraced about three-fourthsof the province of Groningen and the provinces of Drenthe and Overyssel. Later many families dropped the "Van," and a few dropped the "Voorhees" also, and became Johnson, from Janse (son of Jan), Stevenson from Stevense (son of Steven), or Alberts or Albertson (son of Albertse). He soon became a magistrate of Amersfoort. Genealogies of more recent date give fuller informationon fewer pages. Stephen Coerts Van Voorhees, 1600 - 1684 Stephen Coerts Van Voorhees 1600 1684. By 1636 Indian chiefs had been induced to deed away the patrimony of their people. Something also should be said respecting the ancient documentquoted in part above. The appellation of Worshipful was applied only to Steven Coerten. Albert Stevense Van Voorhees Born: unknown, in the Netherlands Died: was alive on 14 May 1727 Married: 24 April 1681, Helletje Reinier Wizzelpenning (sister of Cornelia) Helletje Reinier Wizzelpenning Born: unknown Died: about 1691 Married: date unknown, Elena Vander Schure Elena Vander Schure Baptized: 23 October 1667 in Nieuw Amsterdam Died . M.D . Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Albert Van Voorhees (154682295)? Albert Coerte, married (first) Sara W . (from the Documentary History of N.Y., vol. Hendrickje Stevens Van Voorhees was Born circa 1656 at Netherlands (assumes age 20 at estimated time of marriage). Although no records has been found to confirmthis fact,it is stated ere for FYI. 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