Luke Kierstead (1768)

Born 24 Jun 1768 in Jamaica, Queens, New York

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Died [date unknown] in Kingston, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada

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Descendants of ?? Kierstede

Generation No. 1

1. ??1 KIERSTEDE was born Abt. 1585.

Notes for ?? KIERSTEDE: Surname (some spelling variations): Caisted, Casted, Jiersteede, Kairsted, Karsted, Kearstead, Keersteed, Keersted, Keirstead, Keirsted, Kersted, Kerstead, Kerstede, Kested, Kesterd, Kiearstead, Kierstad, Kierstada, Kierstadt, Kierstard, Kierstead, Kiersted, Kierstede, Kiersteden, Kiersteed, Kiersteet, Kierster, Kiertead, Kiested, Kirestead, Kirstead, Kirsted, Kjerstad, Kursted, Kyrstede.

The original spelling of the surname may have been: Schierstede. (Source: Genealogical Book by William Kenneth Rutherford, 1989).

The surname means: Cherry Town (Source: Receptionist at the American Embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus, 1964). Further, there are cherry orchards around Magdeburg, Germany.

Family background: The K's originally lived in or near Magdeburg, Saxony, Prussia (now Germany). In 1631 Count Tilly plundered Magdeburg, and two brothers Hans and Jochem left for the Netherlands. Hans arrived in New Amsterdam in the Spring of 1638 having left the Netherlands in the Fall of 1637 (not sure why it took so long to cross the Atlantic Ocean) in the employ of the Dutch West Indies Trading Company as a Surgeon. Jochem's arrival date is unknown. Jochem's data is sketchy, however, it is written that Jochem perished in the wreck of the vessel "Princess" in a storm off the coast of Wales on September 27, 1647, the vessel was returning to the Netherlands. It was written that Jochem may have been the vessel's Captain, other writings said he was a passenger.

The family is related to the House of Nassau through the marriage of Hans Kierstede to Sara Roeloff daughter of Roeloff Jansen and Anneke Jans Webber. In the early 1900's some family members tried to bring a lawsuit to recover about 60 acres of property on Lower Manhattan Island in the area now known as "Wall Street". However, the courts declined to act.

The surname was probably spelled "Kierstede" for a generation or two after Hans Kierstede, then for some reason, possibly to modernize it the surname became "Kierstead". In 1783 when a family of Kiersteads, who were Loyalist to the British Crown, moved from Long Island, NY to the area in and around Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada it became "Keirstead". Several if not all the six sons took on the surname "Keirstead", so as to distinguish themselves from the 'non-loyalist' Kiersteads. A recently received (1996) letter indicates that a grammar school teacher changed the spelling back to "Kierstead" on each of her students because there's an old grammar saying "I before E, except after C". That's not the only reason for all the variations in our surname. Other plausible reasons seen: Genealogy researchers could not decipher the old style hand written notes, letters and reports. Census takers spelled the name the way they thought, without checking. Lastly, typists were just careless in their jobs and didn't proofread their documents.

Another cousin wrote (1996) that Kierstead versus Keirstead donoted Catholics versus Protestants. After questioning several Kiersteads that theory didn't pan out. Yes, there are Catholic Kiersteads. The religious affiliations normally seen are: Baptist, Dutch Reformed, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Methodist, Mormon and Presbyterian.

The early K's were professional people; numerous Doctors and Clergy in the 1600 through the latter 1700's. Then we see a trend towards Farmers and Clergy, and in the 1900's no specific occupation stands out. K's have fought and died in all the wars. It does appear that today most K's live above the poverty level and quite a few are educators in institutions of higher learning.

In New Brunswick, Canada there is a Kierstead Mountain and a Kiersteadville. (Although, previously known prior to 1996, I finally got to see a map with both places listed. Source: Donald Neil Keirstead).

Roy Ernst Kierstead; 6931 Kitty Hawk Drive; Pensacola, FL 32506-5634; Tele: 850-455-4041; e-mail: KDPNCLA@aol.com

Other ancestors: William the Silent was born April 24, 1533 at the Castle of Dillenburg, in Germany. His mother was Juliana von Stolberg (b c1507, d c1580). His father, William the Rich, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg, (b c1487, d Oct 1559) recorded the birth: "On Thursday, April 24th, 1533, the highborn Juliana von Stolberg, Countess and lady of Nassau, between two and three in the morning - but nearer to three - in the castle of Dillenburg, gave birth to an infant of the male sex; he shall be called William." William was their first child, although each had been married previously. More importantly, he was the first male child, and thus heir to his fathers' title. However, William the Silent was the cousin of Rene of Chalon, who held the princeship of Orange at that time. He wrote his will shortly before going into battle (where he subsequently died), leaving this title to his young cousin. So in 1544, at Rene's death, William the Silent inherited the principality of Orange, and, at his father's urging, renounced his birth inheritance. William the Silent married his first wife, Anne of Egmont (b c1533, d March 24, 1558) on July 6, 1551 (possibly July 8, 1551). She was the daughter of Maximillian Count of Buren. William and Anne had two children: Philip William (b 1554, d 1618; Prince of Orange 1584-1618) and Marie (b 1556, d 1616). After Anne's death, William appears to have kept a mistress briefly. Her name was Eve Elincx, and by her, he had a son named Justin of Nassau (born circa 1563). He acknowledged Justin as his son, and kept him at the Castle of Dillenburg regularly. William's second wife was Anne of Saxony (b April 23, 1544, died December 18, 1577). She was the daughter of Maurice, duke and elector of Saxony. The married June 2, 1561, and had 3 children: Anna (b 1563, d 1588), Maurice (b November 14, 1567, d April 23, 1625; Prince of Orange 1618-1625), and Emelia (b 1569, d 1629). Shortly before 1571, Anne ran away with a married man, and when discovered, was quite obviously pregnant with this man's child. Therefore, William had her repudiated, but kept it fairly silent until he was ready to marry again. William's third wife was Charlotte de Bourbon (b 1547, d May 5, 1582). She was the daughter of Louis, duke of Montpensier. They married on June 12, 1575, William's divorce of Anne being completed. William and Charlotte had 6 daughers: Louisa Juliana (b 1576, d 1644), Elizabeth (b 1577 d 1642), Catherine Belgia (b 1578, d 1648), Charlotte Flandrina (b 1579, d 1640), Charlotte Brabantina (b 1580, d 1631), Emilia Antwerpina (b 1581 at Antwerp, d 1657). William's fourth wife was Louise de Coligny (b September 28, 1555, d October 1620). She was the daughter of Gaspard de Coligny, Admiral of France. They were married April 12, 1583. William and Louise had only one son: Frederick Henry (b January 29, 1584, d 1647; Prince of Orange 1625-1647). Of William's 12 legitimate children, only six went on to marry and bear children. All of these were the children of his 3rd and 4th marriage. Louisa Juliana married Frederick IV, Elector Palatine, in 1593. They had at least 2 children: Frederick V and Elizabeth Charlotte. Frederick V later married Elizabeth, daughter of James I of England, and they were the king and queen of Bohemia. Elizabeth Charlotte later was the mother of Frederick William of Brandenburg. Elizabeth married Henri, Duc of Bouillon, Price of Sedan (her first cousin on her mother's side), in 1595. They had 3 children: Frederic Maurice, Duc de Bouillon; Marshal Turenne; and Marie de la Tour. Catherine Belgia married Philip Lewis II, Count of Hanau-Munzenberg, in 1596. They had 2 sons: Philip Maurice and Philip Louis III. Charlotte Brabantina married Claude de la Tremoille, Duc de Trouars. They had 2 children: Henri, Duc de la Tremoille, Duc de Trouars; and Charlotte de la Tremoille. Emilia Antwerpina married Frederick Casimir, Count Palatine of Zweibrucken. They had a son: Frederick Lewis. Frederick Henry married Emilia of Solms-Braunsfeld, in 1625. They had 9 children, only 5 of which left further descendants: William II, Prince of Orange and Stadholder of Holland (b 1626, d 1650, married to Mary, daughter of Charles I, King of England); Louisa Henrietta (b 1627, d 1662, married 1646 to Frederick William of Brandenburg, grandson of her half-aunt, Louisa Juliana; Albertina Agnes (b 1634, d 1697, married William Frederick of Nassau-Dietz, grandson of John of Nassau-Dillenburg (the brother of William the Silent); Henriette Catherine (b 1637 d 1708, married John George II, Prince of Anholt-Dessau); and Marie (b 1642, d 1688, married Lewis Henry Maurice, Duke of Zimmem).

(Sources: Hall, Gordon Langley, William, Father of the Netherlands. Chicago: Rand McNally and Company, 1969. (This book includes excellent pictures of several family members) Harrison, Frederic. William the Silent. Port Washington, NY: Kennikat Press, 1970 reissue. First printed in 1897. (Extensive genealogical data is included in the appendix, and serves as the basis for much of this information) Wedgewood, C.V. William the Silent: William of Nassau, Prince of Orange 1533-1584. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1944. (Only one of the three to mention Eve Elincix and her son Justin)

Children of ?? KIERSTEDE are: 2. i. HANS2 KIERSTEDE, b. Abt. 1612, Magdeburg (Prussian Saxony) Germany; d. August 16, 1666, New Amsterdam, New York. ii. JOACHEM KIERSTEAD.

Generation No. 2

2. HANS2 KIERSTEDE (??1) was born Abt. 1612 in Magdeburg (Prussian Saxony) Germany, and died August 16, 1666 in New Amsterdam, New York. He married SARAH JANS ROELOFFSON June 29, 1642 in Dutch Reformed Church, New Amsterdam, New York, daughter of JANS ROELOFFSON and ANNEKE WEBBER. She was born December 03, 1630 in Holland, and died Abt. 1693 in New York.

Notes for HANS KIERSTEDE: Sources: Publication: "Generations", issue 20, The New Brunswick Genealogical Society, pub. 1984, pg 40

A book called "Pioneer Mothers of America" by Green gives a very early mentioning of Keirsteads in New Amsterdam, New York City, in Chapter 4, titled "Annetje Jans, New York". Part of a paragraph not relating to marriage: " She did not remain a widow long, as in the spring of 1638 she was married to ----- whom the paternal West India Company had sent over to look after the spiritual needs of the little colony, as Adam Roelandtsen, the schoolmaster, and Dr. Hans Kierstede, the surgeon, were sent to minister to their intellectual and physical wants."

Hans Kierstede migrated to New Amsterdam (later: New York City). Arrived with Gov. William Kieft in March, 1638. Occupation: physician.

Notes for SARAH JANS ROELOFFSON: Baptism: December 3, 1630. Will dated July 29, 1693 with a codicil dated August 7, 1693.

Children of HANS KIERSTEDE and SARAH ROELOFFSON are: 3. i. HANS3 KIERSTEAD, JR., b. October 27, 1647, New York; d. Aft. April 20, 1691. ii. ROELOFFSON KIERSTEAD, b. January 08, 1648/49, New Amsterdam, New York; d. 1685; m. YTIE ALBERTSE ROOSA, Abt. 1670; b. Abt. 1650.

Notes for ROELOFFSON KIERSTEAD: Baptism: Jan 28, 1649 in New Amsterdam, New York

iii. ANNA KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. April 23, 1651; d. Abt. 1652. iv. BLANDINA KIERSTEAD, b. June 05, 1653; d. 1702; m. PETRUS BAYARD, November 28, 1674.

Notes for PETRUS BAYARD: Ancestor of the Delaware/Pennsylvania BAYARDs

v. JOHN/JOCHEM KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. October 04, 1655; d. 1710.

Notes for JOHN/JOCHEM KIERSTEAD: Baptism: October 24, 1655; occupation: physician. Died intestate. Residence: Maryland

vi. LUCAS KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. September 23, 1657, New Amsterdam, New York; d. 1693; m. RACHEL KIP, July 18, 1683.

Notes for LUCAS KIERSTEAD: Sources: Title: Bartlett, Blair; "The Descendants of Dr. Hans Sarah Kierstead...", 1996; Page: 23a Baptism: September 23, 1657

vii. CATHERINE KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. January 04, 1660/61; d. 1693; m. JOHANNES KIP, September 04, 1681.

Notes for CATHERINE KIERSTEAD: Baptism: January 4, 1661; mother of thirteen children

viii. JACOBUS KIERSTEAD, b. June 04, 1662, New Amsterdam, New York; d. 1662, New Amsterdam, New York. 4. ix. JACOBUS KIERSTEAD, b. November 28, 1663, New Amsterdam (New York City), New York; d. Bef. January 09, 1701/02. x. RACHEL KIERSTEAD, b. September 13, 1665; m. WILLIAM TELLER, JR., November 19, 1686.

Generation No. 3

3. HANS3 KIERSTEAD, JR. (HANS2 KIERSTEDE, ??1) was born October 27, 1647 in New York, and died Aft. April 20, 1691. He married JANNETZE LOOCKERMANS February 12, 1666/67 in New York. She was born July 23, 1644, and died Abt. August 1710.

Notes for HANS KIERSTEAD, JR.: Baptism: 21 September 1691 (Sources: Title: Bartlett, Blair; "The Descendants of Dr. Hans Sarah Kierstead...", 1996; Page: 23a). Served as lieutenant in military service. Occupation: physician. Worth 2,000 florins at time of death.

Children of HANS KIERSTEAD and JANNETZE LOOCKERMANS are: 5. i. HANS4 KIERSTEAD III, b. Bef. February 19, 1667/68; d. February 05, 1727/28. ii. JUSTINA KIERSTEAD, b. May 01, 1669.

Notes for JUSTINA KIERSTEAD:

iii. ADRIENTIE KIERSTEAD, b. April 09, 1670; m. DERCK ADOLFSZEN, September 27, 1693.

Notes for ADRIENTIE KIERSTEAD: Baptism: April 8, 1670

Notes for DERCK ADOLFSZEN: Residence: New York

iv. CORNELIUS KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. January 20, 1674/75; m. SARA ELSWARDT, September 09, 1702.

Notes for CORNELIUS KIERSTEAD: Baptism: January 5, 1675

6. v. JACOBUS KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. April 14, 1677. vi. ANNA ELIZABETH KIERSTEAD, b. December 27, 1679.

Notes for ANNA ELIZABETH KIERSTEAD: Baptism: December 17, 1679

vii. SARA CATHRYN KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. November 05, 1681.

Notes for SARA CATHRYN KIERSTEAD: Baptism: November 5, 1681

viii. ANNETIE KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. May 24, 1684.

Notes for ANNETIE KIERSTEAD: Baptism: May 24, 1684

7. ix. MARRITZE/MARRIETTA KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. October 03, 1685.

4. JACOBUS3 KIERSTEAD (HANS2 KIERSTEDE, ??1) was born November 28, 1663 in New Amsterdam (New York City), New York, and died Bef. January 09, 1701/02. He married (1) ELIZABETH LAURENS. He married (2) ANNA HOLMES May 22, 1691, daughter of SAMUEL HOLMES and ALICE STILWELL. She was born 1670, and died Bef. January 09, 1701/02.

Notes for JACOBUS KIERSTEAD: Baptism: Nov 28, 1663 in New Amsterdam, New York. (Sources: Title: "Kiersteads in New Brunswick", Mrs. Martin Kierstead, R929.2, pg. 6) Religious affiliation: Dutch Reformed. Occupation: physician. Residence: Flatbush, Long Island, New York.

Children of JACOBUS KIERSTEAD and ANNA HOLMES are: i. JOHN4 KIERSTEAD, b. October 22, 1694. 8. ii. SAMUEL KIERSTEAD, SR., b. May 16, 1697, New Amsterdam, New York; d. 1733, Staten Island, New York. iii. JACOBUS/JAMES KIERSTEAD, b. July 02, 1699; d. Abt. 1740.

Notes for JACOBUS/JAMES KIERSTEAD: Baptism: July 2, 1699

iv. DAVID/DANIEL KIERSTEAD, b. September 07, 1701; d. infancy. v. MARTYIE KIERSTEAD, b. April 05, 1704.

Generation No. 4

5. HANS4 KIERSTEAD III (HANS3, HANS2 KIERSTEDE, ??1) was born Bef. February 19, 1667/68, and died February 05, 1727/28. He married DINA VAN SCHAYCK October 01, 1696. She was born April 10, 1678, and died 1708.

Notes for HANS KIERSTEAD III: Occupation: physician

Child of HANS KIERSTEAD and DINA VAN SCHAYCK is: 9. i. HANS5 KIERSTEAD IV, b. August 13, 1704; d. 1778.

6. JACOBUS4 KIERSTEAD (HANS3, HANS2 KIERSTEDE, ??1) was born Bef. April 14, 1677. He married ELIZABETH LAURENS June 14, 1703.

Notes for JACOBUS KIERSTEAD: Baptism: 14 April 1677 in New Amsterdam, New York

Child of JACOBUS KIERSTEAD and ELIZABETH LAURENS is: i. MARRITIE5 KIERSTEAD, b. April 02, 1704.

7. MARRITZE/MARRIETTA4 KIERSTEAD (HANS3, HANS2 KIERSTEDE, ??1) was born Bef. October 03, 1685. She married JOHNATHAN TAYLOR December 20, 1703.

Notes for MARRITZE/MARRIETTA KIERSTEAD: Baptism: October 3, 1686

Children of MARRITZE/MARRIETTA KIERSTEAD and JOHNATHAN TAYLOR are: i. MARY5 TAYLOR, b. June 02, 1705. 10. ii. HANS TAYLOR, b. March 09, 1706/07. iii. WILLIAM TAYLOR, b. March 12, 1708/09. iv. RACHEL TAYLOR, b. February 01, 1711/12. v. ELIZABETH TAYLOR, b. April 09, 1715.

8. SAMUEL4 KIERSTEAD, SR. (JACOBUS3, HANS2 KIERSTEDE, ??1) was born May 16, 1697 in New Amsterdam, New York, and died 1733 in Staten Island, New York. He married LYDIA DEY/DAY February 08, 1717/18 in New York. She was born 1700.

Notes for SAMUEL KIERSTEAD, SR.: Baptism: May 16, 1719 at Dutch Reformed Church, New Amsterdam, New York (Sources: Title: R 929.2, Kierstead, Mrs Martin Kierstead, Kiersteads in New Brunswick, Library) Religious affiliation: Dutch Reformed. Occupation: physician. Residence: West Precinct, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York.

Children of SAMUEL KIERSTEAD and LYDIA DEY/DAY are: 11. i. SAMUEL5 KIERSTEAD, JR., b. February 16, 1718/19, Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York; d. October 1780, Jamaica, Queens, New York. ii. ANNA KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. March 17, 1719/20.

Notes for ANNA KIERSTEAD: Baptism: March 17, 1720

iii. JOHNANNES KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. February 19, 1722/23.

Notes for JOHNANNES KIERSTEAD: Baptism: April 14, 1723

iv. LYDIA KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. January 01, 1724/25.

Notes for LYDIA KIERSTEAD: Baptism: February 14, 1725

v. CATHERINE KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. December 31, 1726.

Notes for CATHERINE KIERSTEAD: Baptism: December 1726

vi. JAMES KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. March 19, 1727/28.

Notes for JAMES KIERSTEAD: Baptism: Abt March 19, 1728

vii. SARAH KIERSTEAD, b. Bef. January 14, 1729/30; m. JOHN MACHET.

Notes for SARAH KIERSTEAD: Baptism: January 14, 1730

Generation No. 5

9. HANS5 KIERSTEAD IV (HANS4, HANS3, HANS2 KIERSTEDE, ??1) was born August 13, 1704, and died 1778. He married SYETIE BRUYN. She was born 1712, and died Aft. 1745.

Child of HANS KIERSTEAD and SYETIE BRUYN is: i. DINAH6 KIERSTEAD, b. May 08, 1731; d. 1795; m. HENDRICK H. BUSH IV; b. February 07, 1724/25; d. June 1791.

10. HANS5 TAYLOR (MARRITZE/MARRIETTA4 KIERSTEAD, HANS3, HANS2 KIERSTEDE, ??1) was born March 09, 1706/07. He married MARY DINSMORE 1728.

Children of HANS TAYLOR and MARY DINSMORE are: i. RACHEL6 TAYLOR, b. May 04, 1729. ii. ISAAC TAYLOR, b. September 20, 1731. iii. DINSMORE TAYLOR, b. January 18, 1733/34. iv. CATHERINE TAYLOR, b. May 04, 1736; m. ISAAC CARMEN, 1756. v. MARY TAYLOR, b. March 01, 1736/37. vi. JOHNATHAN TAYLOR, b. September 29, 1739. vii. ELIZABETH TAYLOR, b. April 09, 1740.

11. SAMUEL5 KIERSTEAD, JR. (SAMUEL4, JACOBUS3, HANS2 KIERSTEDE, ??1) was born February 16, 1718/19 in Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York, and died October 1780 in Jamaica, Queens, New York. He married MARY JOHNSTON February 16, 1748/49 in New York. She was born February 16, 1724/25 in New York or New Jersey, and died January 27, 1818 in Kings Co., New Brunswick, Canada.

Notes for SAMUEL KIERSTEAD, JR.: Baptism: February 26, 1719 in the Dutch Reformed Church, New York, New York Migrated to New Brunswick, Canada in 1783. Residence before: Jamaica, Long Island, New York.

Notes for MARY JOHNSTON: Mary was said to be of French descent. Migrated with her husband to New Brunswick, Canada in 1783. (Source: Markham)

Children of SAMUEL KIERSTEAD and MARY JOHNSTON are: i. SAMUEL6 KIERSTEAD III, b. May 01, 1751, Jamaica, Queens, New York. ii. JOHNSON KIERSTEAD, b. January 27, 1755, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York; d. Died young; m. (1) RACHEL FOSTER, December 18, 1781; d. Bef. 1793; m. (2) FANNY GALLANDELL, January 24, 1793.

Notes for JOHNSON KIERSTEAD: Received a grant of land near Gagetown upon migration.

iii. JAMES KIERSTEAD, b. September 24, 1756, Jamaica, Long Island, New York; d. October 03, 1846, New Brunswick, Canada; m. ELIZABETH SHAW, January 05, 1774, Jamaica, Queens Co., New York; b. Abt. 1755, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York; d. February 03, 1845, Gondola Point, New Brunswick, Canada.

Notes for JAMES KIERSTEAD: Would anyone know what newspaper the following article came from? Probably early 1960s or before. When King Square Had Just A Log Cabin Dear Mr. Editor: In reference to the question raised in the May 23 issue concerning "What Did Loyalists Find On Arrival?" Research in the Kierstead Family History gives an interesting note: James Kierstead, born September 24, 1756, at Jamaica, Long Island, New York, married Elizabeth Shaw in New York, January 5, 1774. He "came to St. John (note: New Brunswick, Canada) when King Square was a wilderness, one log cabin there." James was a school master in Brooklyn before the War. He and five brothers - namely Benjamin, Isaiah, Luke, Hezekiah and Johnston - came to St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. They moved on. By deed dated January 29, 1785, James got lot No. 23, Wetmore's Survey, in Kennebecasis. In deed March 6, 1824, James was described as "a schoolmaster of the River Kennebecasis. " Since there were no school buildings, he probably moved on from the area living with the residents. James died October 3, 1846 and his wife died February 3, 1845. At death they were each 90 years of age. They are buried in the graveyard at Gondola Point. Many of their decendants lived in the Kiersteadville area. Benjamin and Isaiah by deed dated July 21, 1787, transferred lots 714-715 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. They moved up the river and later Benjamin received a grant on the Millstream about three miles down from Berwick. Isaiah received a grant about one mile down from Berwick. Hezekiah and Johnston received a grant a short distance down from Gagetown. Luke settled in Kingston. It is quite apparent they followed the water and moved on to what was more appealling to them. Written by: Reginald D. Kierstead

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iv. CATHERINE KIERSTEAD, b. December 12, 1758, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York; m. JOHN NEESLET, April 06, 1778, New Amsterdam/New York; b. 1754, Jamaica, Queens, New York. v. JOHNSTON KIERSTEAD, b. February 16, 1760, Jamaica, Queens, New York; d. November 07, 1818, New York; m. (1) RACHEL FOSTER, December 18, 1781; b. 1764, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York; d. Bef. 1793; m. (2) FANNY GALLANT, January 24, 1793; b. Jamaica, Queens, New York. vi. ISAIAH KIERSTEAD, b. November 09, 1761, Jamaica, Long Island, New York; d. Abt. 1851, Studholm, Kings County, New York; m. ELIZABETH LESTER, January 18, 1791, Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada; b. February 27, 1776, Fredericksburg, Virginia; d. Abt. 1866.

Notes for ISAIAH KIERSTEAD: Received a grant of land (300 acres) on Kennebacisis upon migration to New Brunswick, Canada.

vii. BENJAMIN KIERSTEAD, b. September 18, 1763, Jamaica, Long Island, New York; d. Abt. 1825, New Brunswick, Canada; m. JEMIMA BONNEL, June 16, 1793, Sussex, Kings Co., New Brunswick, Canada; b. June 16, 1773, Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada; d. 1822.

Notes for BENJAMIN KIERSTEAD: All of their children lived on Kierstead Mountain or Marrtown, New Brunswick, Canada Benjamin received a grant of land (200 acres on the Kennebacasis) upon migration

viii. HEZEKIAH KIERSTEAD, b. June 14, 1765, Jamaica, Queens, New York; m. MARGARET MIDDLETON, October 15, 1794; b. October 15, 1794, Jamaica, Queens, New York.

Notes for HEZEKIAH KIERSTEAD: Received a grant of land near Gagetown upon migration.

ix. LUKE KIERSTEAD, b. January 24, 1768, Jamaica, Queens, New York; d. May 1846; m. ELIZABETH DREW, May 16, 1790, New Brunswick, Canada; b. 1772, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York; d. Bef. March 04, 1848.

Notes for LUKE KIERSTEAD: Received, with his father, a land grant of 500 acres upon migration

x. MARY KIERSTEAD, b. May 22, 1770, Jamaica, Queens, New York; d. August 25, 1861, New Brunswick, Canada; m. AARON DELONG, November 10, 1788; b. Abt. 1766, Jamaica, Queens, New York. xi. DAVID/DANIEL KIERSTEAD, b. September 24, 1772, Jamaica, Queens, New York.

Marriage 1 Elizabeth DREW b: 1771 in Sunbury, Georgia (most likely) Married: May 16, 1790 in Trinity Church,Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Children Samuel D. KIERSTEAD b: 1790-1794 Mary KIERSTEAD b: March 6, 1795 in Kingston, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada George KIERSTEAD b: 1805 in Kingston, Kings County, Canada Joseph KIERSTEAD b: May 29, 1809 in Kingston, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada Luke KIERSTEAD, JR. b: March 26, 1807 in Kingston, Kings County, Canada Martha Hardy "Patty" KIERSTEAD b: March 6, 1795 in Kingston, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada Ann KIERSTEAD b: May 11, 1803 in Kingston, Kings County, Canada Jane KIERSTEAD b: August 31, 1801 in Kingston, Kings County, Canada Eliza KIERSTEAD b: November 12, 1811 in Kingston, Kings County, Canada Emmeline KIERSTEAD b: February 28, 1814 in Kingston, Kings County, Canada

Birth

Abt 1797 #S1

Land Grant

1788

Kings County, NB

with IREDELL, ABRAHAM, KEIRSTEAD, BENJAMIN, KEIRSTEAD, ISAIAH, ROBERTS, NATHANIEL, WATERS, ABIJAH

December 13, 1809

Kennebecasis, Kings Co., NB

No accompanying plan, 500 acres, shared with Samuel Kierstead #S3

1823

Kings Co., NB

under petition of McGowan, Michael. Names in Petition: BEARS, ----- ; KIERSTEAD, LUKE; MCGOWAN, MICHAEL #S4

1827

Kings Co., NB

under petition of Bates, Walter. Names in Petition: BATES, WALTER; KIERSTEAD, LUKE; KIERSTEAD, SAMUEL; TAYLOR, JAMES; UNDERHILL, WILLIAM #S5

Census

1851 Fredericton, York, NB #S1

age 54 #S1

Death

at age 87 #S2

Research Note

Notes for JAMES KIERSTEAD:

Would anyone know what newspaper the following article came from? Probably early 1960s or before. When King Square Had Just A Log Cabin Dear Mr. Editor: In reference to the question raised in the May 23 issue concerning "What Did Loyalists Find On Arrival?" Research in the Kierstead Family History gives an interesting note: James Kierstead, born September 24, 1756, at Jamaica, Long Island, New York, married Elizabeth Shaw in New York, January 5, 1774. He "came to St. John (note: New Brunswick, Canada) when King Square was a wilderness, one log cabin there." James was a school master in Brooklyn before the War. He and five brothers - namely Benjamin, Isaiah, Luke, Hezekiah and Johnston - came to St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. They moved on. By deed dated January 29, 1785, James got lot No. 23, Wetmore's Survey, in Kennebecasis. In deed March 6, 1824, James was described as "a schoolmaster of the River Kennebecasis. " Since there were no school buildings, he probably moved on from the area living with the residents. James died October 3, 1846 and his wife died February 3, 1845. At death they were each 90 years of age. They are buried in the graveyard at Gondola Point. Many of their decendants lived in the Kiersteadville area. Benjamin and Isaiah by deed dated July 21, 1787, transferred lots 714-715 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. They moved up the river and later Benjamin received a grant on the Millstream about three miles down from Berwick. Isaiah received a grant about one mile down from Berwick. Hezekiah and Johnston received a grant a short distance down from Gagetown. Luke settled in Kingston. It is quite apparent they followed the water and moved on to what was more appealling to them. Written by: Reginald D. Kierstead

Sources

• "Pedigree Resource File," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:2:3XTQ-8HY : accessed 15 February 2018), entry for Luke /Kierstead/; "Cavanaugh" file (2:2:2:MM67-TSK), submitted 01 November 2017
• #S1 "Canada Census, 1851," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWRT-FC9 : accessed 26 August 2015), Luke Kerstead, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada; citing p. 28, line 26; Library and Archives Canada film number CSCAN1851_NBYK1851A, Public Archives, Ontario.
• #S2 RS141A1b "Index to Late Registration of Births" , PANB (http://archives.gnb.ca/Search/VISSE/141A1b.aspx?culture=en-CA&guid=B55FD446-9223-4690-8B1E-F8E9216E1D11) listed as father
• #S3 "RS686 :: Index to New Brunswick Land Grants, 1784 - 1997", PANB (http://archives.gnb.ca/Search/RS686/Details.aspx?culture=en-CA&Key=5330)Name KIERSTEAD, Luke, Volume E, Page 14, Grant number 518, Place Kennebecasis, County Kings, Date 1809-12-13, Accompanying plan No, Acres 500, Microfilm F16304, Comment 41 Others, Shared With Samuel Kierstead
• #S4 "RS108 :: Index to Land Petitions: Original Series, 1783-1918", PANB (http://archives.gnb.ca/Search/RS108/Details.aspx?culture=en-CA&Key=33042) Name KIERSTEAD, LUKE, Year 1823, County Kings, Microfilm F4195, See petition of MCGOWAN, MICHAEL
• #S5 "RS108 :: Index to Land Petitions: Original Series, 1783-1918", PANB (http://archives.gnb.ca/Search/RS108/Details.aspx?culture=en-CA&Key=33043) Name KIERSTEAD, LUKE, Year

1827, County Kings, Microfilm F4208, See petition of BATES, WALTER

• "Early KIERSTEADs" Dianne Biggs Janis Posted: 04 Apr 2000 08:07AM [1]
• Index to Land Petitions: Original Series, 1783-1918 (RS108) Name: KEIRSTEAD, LUKE, Year: 1788, County: Kings, Microfilm: F1035 [2]
• "Kierstead Genealogy Early KIERSTEADs Descendants of ?? Kierstede " by Dianne Biggs Janis (View posts) Posted: 04 Apr 2000 08:07AM

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Acknowledgments

Thank you to Elizabeth x for creating WikiTree profile Kierstead-26 through the import of Lint, Rollins, Mundo.ged on May 4, 2013. Click to the Changes page for the details of edits by Elizabeth and others.