William Dirck Barkelow was born on 16 Jan 1714 in Marlboro, Monmouth, New Jersey, son of Dirck Willemse Barkelo and Jannetje Cornelise Van Arsdalen.[1]
Willem Barkelo was baptized at the Dutch Reformed Church of Freehold and Middletown, New Jersey on 16 Jan 1714, the son of Derrick Barkelo and Janneke Aesdale. The witnesses were likely Jan Romeyn, his father's maternal 1st cousin, and his wife.[2]
Their first two children were baptized in the Dutch Reformed Church at Freehold and Middletown (Monmouth County, New Jersey), Jannetje on 24 Sep 1738[4] and Aart on 11 Jul 1740.[5]
Childrens' Baptism
1738 Sep 24 (child born Sep 11), Jannetje, Parents: Wilm Borkloo, Aaltje Wilmse, Wit: Derk Borkloo, Jannetje Van Aasdalen, Reformed Church of Freehold and Middletown, New Jersey.[4] [Witnesses were his parents.]
1740 Jul 11, Aart, Parents: Wilm Borkloo, Aaltje Wilmse, Wit: Wilm Wilmse, Antje Couwenhove, Reformed Church of Freehold and Middletown, New Jersey.[5]
Soon after the birth of their first two children they settled in Upper Freehold, where he lived until his death.[3] They had at least six other children, [6] but none were baptized, and he does not appear in church records again.[3]
1749, June 23. Barkalow, William, of Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co.; will of. Wife, Annitie, the whole estate, while my widow. To my 3 children, my whole estate, only I give my eldest son, Aurt, £10 more. Executors—my wife, and my brothers, John Hance, and William Williamson. Witnesses—Lefferd Lefferson, Lucas Drvedt, William Dunterfield. Proved April 29, 1767.
1766, Sept. 11. Renunciation, made by Aeltie Barkalow and William Williamson, stating that William Barkalow made his will when he had but 3 children, but, recovering- his health, lived till the 8th of August last, and had other 5 children, and as he died unexpectedly and made no other will; and we being made executors in said will, do refuse to execute the same, to the wronging of the other 5 children, and the three that were then living, being willing to come to a just division with the other five, we do refuse to act, and I, Aeltie Barkalow, desire my sons, Arthur Barkalow and Derick Barkalow, and my brother-in-law, Peter Forman, to be Administrators.
1766, Sept. 11. Renunciation, made by John Hance.
1766, Sept. 15. Inventory £826.0.6, of some cattle at Wadeing River in Burlington Co.
1766, Sept. 23. Inventory, £739.0.6, made by Robert Rhea and James Lawrence.
1767, April 14. Adm's—Arthur Barkalow, Derick Barcalow and Peter Forman; all of said Co. Fellowbondsman—James Lawrence. Lib. 12, p. 469. [6]
↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173406236/william-van_barkelo: accessed 14 October 2023), memorial page for William van Barkelo (16 Jan 1714–1766), Find a Grave Memorial ID 173406236; Burial Details Unknown, location of grave unknown; Maintained by MannGen (contributor 51205000).
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173406236/william-van_barkelo: accessed 14 October 2023), memorial page for William van Barkelo (16 Jan 1714–1766), Find a Grave Memorial ID 173406236; Burial Details Unknown, location of grave unknown; Maintained by MannGen (contributor 51205000).
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Hi, everyone - I would like to see if any has written information or heard stories passed down of the William Barcalow family of Monmouth County (Upper Freehold and/or Allentown) owning slaves. I have some limited information and would like to hear from you,
The will abstract mentions two inventories. Typically abstractors mention if slaves were owned and their value (sometimes names), but it’s possible they didn’t do so in this instance. If you order a copy of the original probate from the State Archives, the inventory will list every piece of furniture, kitchen implement, and also enslaved persons. Some militia lists (aka ratables) include number of enslaved/indentured persons owned by a head of household.
Van Barkelo-11 and Barcalow-7 appear to represent the same person because: This newly created duplicate is the oldest paternal ancestor in this chain in need of a merge. No tree conflicts. Add aka van Barkelo and keep more complete birth Born 16 Jan 1714. Thanks!
Sue Kozel
Also attached son Arthur.