Nicholaes Rosenvelt (bef. 1658 - 1742)

Born before 2 Oct 1658 in New Amsterdam, New Netherland

Ancestors

Husband of Hilletje (Jans) Kunst — married 26 Dec 1682 in Manhattan, New York

Descendants

Died 30 Jul 1742 after age 83 in New York, Province of New York

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Biography

Nicholas Rosenvelt is Notable.

Nicholas Claesen aka Van Rosenvelt, Rosevelt and Roosevelt

Nicholas called "ROOSEVELT" (CLAES MARTENSZEN1 Van Rosenvelt was born September 1658, baptized "Nicolaes Claesen" on Oct 02, 1658 in New Amsterdam, NN ^[1][2], and died July 30, 1742 in New York City, New York. He married HEYLTJE JANS KUNST ca. December 9, 1682.

Notes for NIcolaes Classen (Rosenvelt):

Source: "The Roosevelt Genealogy 1649-1902", by CB Whittelsey, Hartford, Conn.

NICOLAES (Claes Martenszen), b. in September, 1658; bap. October 2d, 1658, in the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam (now New York). He removed to Esopus (now Kingston, Dutchess Co.), New York, previous to 1680, for on Monday, April 5th, 1680, he, with other Burghers of Esopus, petitioned for a minister of the gospel, in the person of Petar Taschemaker. ^[3] On the 9th day of December, 1682, he married, at the Reformed Dutch Church of New York, Heyltje Jans Kunst, b. February 24, 1664, daughter of Jan Barentsen Kunst, and his wife, Jakeyntje Cornelius of Albanien, in Noort Hollant, widower of Jannetien Ariens. And Jakemyntie Cornelis of Woerde (present Woerden, in Province south of Holland, on the old Rhine, 18 miles E. SE. of Leiden) in Holland, j. d., both reside here (in Wiltwyck, now Kingston, Dutchess Co., N. Y.). First publication of banns 29 April; second, 6 March; third, 13th March, 1663." (Kingston Marriages.)

In 1690 Nicolaes Claesen (Rosenvelt) returned to New York with his family. His occupation is given as that of a "Bolter." He was made a "freeman" August 23, 1698 ^[4].

"He was an Alderman of the Leislerian party in 1700 and 1701, and although a Burgher of the 'major right,' he espoused the popular side of the contest of the colonies with the mother country." ^[5]. He was Alderman 1698-1701, and also Alderman for the West Ward in 1715. ^[6].

Nicolaes Claesen (Rosenvelt) died in New York, July 30, 1742. (See vault Middle Dutch Church. New York.)

Original surname-Van Rosenvelt.

The Roosevelts lived in Esopus.

Birth

Nicolaes Claesen was bp. on Oct 02, 1658 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam, NN; sponsors were: Nicolaes Velthuysen & wife Aeltie (Lubberts) Bicker ^[7].

Parents

Father: Claes Martenszen

Mother: Jannetie Thomas

Siblings

Known children of his parents Claes Martenszen and Jannetie Samuel-Thomas

• Christiaen Clasen was bp. on Oct 23, 1650 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam, NN; parents were: Claes Martenszen; sponsors were: Herman Smetman, Beckje en Fytie^[8]. This child died in infancy^[9].

• Elsje Claese was bp. on Feb 11, 1652 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam, NN; parents were:. Claes Martenszen Van Rosewelt; sponsors were: Thomas Hall, Lysbeth Dircks, Alfje Van Tienhoven^[10]. Elsje m. 1671 to Hendrick Jillish Meyert (or Meyer; bap. March 6th, 1650. "They resided in Pearl street, near Whitehall street. He was a Cordwainer, in 1699, and in 1700 he was Assistant Alderman for the South Ward."^[11] "Mr. and Mrs. Meyer were members of the Dutch Church in 1686." (Church Records.).

• Anna Margariet Claese was bp. on Aug 29, 1654 at the Reformed Dutch Church of Manhattan, New Amsterdam, NN; sponsors were: Hendrick Hendrickszen, Margariet Loumans ^[12]. Anna Margariet m. Heymans Alderste Roosa.

• Christina Claese was bp. on July 30, 1656 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam, NN; parents were: Claes Martenszen, Jannetje Samuels; sponsors were: Garret Coerton, Christina Grevenrats^[13]. Christina m1. Nicasius de la Montagiue at New Amsterdam, bp. April 9th, 1659 in the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam. He was son of Jan de la Montagiue, and Petronelle Pieces. (NARDC Records.) Nicasius de la Mantagiue d. about the year 1700. Christina m2. John Hammel of Hamill. (N.Y. Marriage Licenses: Riker's Hist. Harlem, p. 574, 576.) on February 24, 1703, in New York City, New York,

• Nicholaes Claesen (Self) was bp. on Oct 02, 1658 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam, NN; sponsors were: Nicolaes Velthuysen & wife Aeltie (Lubberts) Bicker ^[14]. He married HEYLTJE JANS KUNST on December 9, 1682; and died July 30, 1742 in New York City, New York .

• Anna Claese was bp. on Sept. 10, 1662 (sup.) in Reformed Dutch Church at New Amsterdam, NN; (No Baptism Record was found a NARDC). Anna m. Jan van Dalfsen de Vries from Haarlem, Holland. "Jan Van Dalfsen de Vries, from Tappan, (in now Rockland County, New York) and his wife Anna Van Raasvelt, joined the church in New York, Feb. 27, 1702. He died about 1712 at Tappan, where he had served as 'voorleser.'" (Riker's History of Bap. records copied from Church records, Harlem, p. 532.).

Marriage

Nicolaes Claesen Rosenvelt jm van N. Yorke, married Hilletje Jans [Kunst], jd van N. Albanien ca. December 26, 1682 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New York, New York, p. 52^[15]

Children

Known children of NICOLAS ROOSEVELT and HEYLTJE KUNST are:

• Jannetie Rosevelt was bp on Nov 11, 1683 at Esopus, Ulster County, New York. Baptism was recorded at the Reformed Dutch Church of Kingston, Ulster County, New York; sponsors were: Elsje Jans, Heyman Roosa^[16][17]; m. Johan VANDEHEUL.

• Margareta Rosevelt was bp. on Oct 11, 1685, Esopus, NY. Baptism was recorded at the Reformed Dutch Church of Kingston, Ulster County, New York; sponsors were: Cornelis Gerritz, Margariet Roseveld^[18][19].

• Niclaes Rosevelt was, bp. on August 28, 1687, Esopus, NY. Baptism was recorded at the Reformed Dutch Church of Kingston, Ulster County, New York; sponsors were: Barent Kunst, Janjete Kunst^[20][21]; m. SARAH FULMAN.

• Jan|Johannes Roosevelt was bp. on Mar 03, 1689 at the Reformed Dutch Church of Kingston, Ulster County, New York; sponsors were: Cornelis Geritsen, Jacomyn Slecht ^[22]; d. Apr 4 1750; m. Heyeltje Sioerts on Sep 25 1708 at Reformed Dutch Church of New York, b. Sep 2 1688 d. 1752 (d/o Olfert Sioerts b. abt 1661 d. abt 1710, and Margaret Clopper b. abt 1660 d. abt 1703).

• Elsje Rosenvelt, was bp. on Jan 01, 1691 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New York, New York, p. 200; sponsors were: Abraham Santvoort, Vrouwtje Van Hoorn ^[23][24]

• Jacobus Rosenvelt was bp. on Feb 28, 1692 at the Reformed Dutch church of New York, New York; sponsors were: Johannes Thomaszen, Vrouwtje Van Hoorn^[25]; d. June 1776. Jacobus m. .

• Rachel Rosenvelt (1) was bp. on Mar 21, 1694 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New York, New York; sponsors were: Abraham Santvoort, Rebecca Goderus; p. 219^[26][27]. Rachel died as an infant.

• Rachel Rosevelt (2) was bp. on Apr 24, 1699 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New York, New York; sponsors were: Thomas Sanders & wife Aaltje Santvoort; p. 258^[28]. she m. Peter Low.^[29].

• ISAAC ROOSEVELT, b. February 2, 1700/01 (Source: "The Roosevelt Genealogy 1649-1902", by CB Whittelsey, Hartford, Conn..); d. Died Young.

Death

Nicholas Claesen died July 30, 1742 in New York City, New York.

Church Records

Baptism

• 1658 Oct 02 Nicolaes - Claes Martenszen, Jannetie Thomas. Witnesses: Nicolaes Velthuijsen, En sijn huijsvr. Aeltje Bicker. ^[30]

Marriage

• 1682 Dec 09 Nicolaes Rosenvelt, j.m. Van N. yorke, en Hilletje Jans, j.d. Van N. Albanien, beijde woonende tot N. Yorke. Getrouwt Dec. 26. ^[31]

Children's baptisms

1. 1691. 1 Januar. Nicolaes Rosenvelt, Hilletje Jans. Elsje. Wit: Abraham Santvoort, Vrouwtje Van hoorn.^[32]

Baptismal witness

• KRDC Bapt. Record: 1689 Feb 24; Jan Roose, Hillegondth Willems; Rebeecha; Claes Roosevelt, Sara Kiesstede .
• 1691. den 11 Jul. Johannes Thomaszen, Aefje Jacobs. Rachel. Wit: Claes Rosenvelt, Hilletje Rosenvelt. ^[33]
• 1691. den 16 Jul. Abraham Santvoort, Vrouwtie Van Soock. Anna Maria. Wit: Nicolaes Rosenvelt, Magdalena Van Vleck.^[33]
• 1697. Jan 31. Hendrick Jilleszen, Elsje Rosevelt. Pieter. Wit: Claas Rosevelt en Hilletje Z: h. v.^[34]
• NYRDC Bapt. Record, p. 288: 1703 Jan 06; Nicaesie de Lamontagne, Styntie Rosevelt; Jesse b. 21 Nov 1699; Nicolaes Rosevelt, Annatie Montanje .
• NYRDC Bapt. Record: 1731 Jul 11; Jan Roosevelt, Heyltje Sjoerts; Cornelis; Nichlaas Roosevelt, Hilletje Roosevelt jd (possibly son Nicolas b. 1678 and mother).

Research Notes

LNAB

Rosenvelt is the surname that first appears in church records for Nicolaes, at his marriage to Hilletje. Quackenbush-118 10:13, 2 July 2017 (EDT)

Sources

1. ↑ Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam,NN
2. ↑ "Franklin D Roosevelt's Colonial Ancesters," by Alvin Page Johnson.
3. ↑ Col. Hist., Vol. XIII., p. 543.
4. ↑ Mem. Hist. N. Y., Vol. II., p. 207
5. ↑ Am. Biog. Dict.: Archives N. Y. City.
6. ↑ N. Y. Mem. Hist., Vol. II., p. 360
7. ↑ NARDC Bapt. Record, p. 50: 1658 Oct 02; Claes Martenszen, Jannetie Thomas; Nicolaes; Nicolaes Velthuysen & wife Aeltie (Lubberts) Bicker
8. ↑ NARDC Bapt. Record, p. 28: 1650 Oct 23; Claes Martenszen; Christiaen; Herman Smetman, Beckje, Fytie
9. ↑ "The Roosevelt Genealogy 1649-1902", by CB Whittelsey, Hartford, Conn
10. ↑ NARDC Bapt. Record, p. 31: 1652 Feb 11; Claes Martenszen Van Rosenvelt; Elsje; Thoams Hall, Lysbeth Dircks, Aefje Van Tienhoven
11. ↑ Valentine's History, p. 332
12. ↑ NARDC Baptism Record, p. 37: 1654 Aug 29; Claes Martenszen Van Rosenvelt; Anna Margariet; Hendrick Hendrickszen, Margariet Loumans
13. ↑ NARDC Bapt. Record, p. 43: 1656 Jul 30; Claes Martenszen, Jannetje Samuels; Christina; Geurt Coerten, Christina Grevenraets
14. ↑ NARDC Bapt. Record, p. 50: 1658 Oct 02; Claes Martenszen, Jannetie Thomas; Nicolaes; Nicolaes Velthuysen & wife Aeltie (Lubberts) Bicker
15. ↑ NYRDC Marriage Record, p. 52: 1682 26 Dec; Nicolaes Rosenvelt, jm van N. Yorke; Hilletje Jans [Kunst], jd van N. Albanien, beyde woonende tot N. Yorke
16. ↑ KRDC Bapt. Record: 1683 Nov 04; Nicolaus Rosevelt, Hilletie Janz Kunst; Jannetie; Elsje Jans, Heyman Roosa
17. ↑ "The Roosevelt Genealogy 1649-1902", by CB Whittelsey, Hartford, Conn.
18. ↑ KRDC Bapt. Record: 1685 Oct 11; Niclaas Rosevelt, Hilletie Jansz [Kunst]; Margareta; Cornelis Gerritz, Margariet Roseveld
19. ↑ "The Roosevelt Genealogy 1649-1902", by CB Whittelsey, Hartford, Conn.
20. ↑ KRDC Bapt. Record: 1687 Aug 28; Niclaes Rosevelt, Helletje Kunst; Niclaes; Barent Kunst, Janjete Kunst
21. ↑ Source: "The Roosevelt Genealogy 1649-1902", by CB Whittelsey, Hartford, Conn.
22. ↑ KRDC Bapt. Record: 1689 Mar 03; Niclaes Roosevelt, Helletje Jans Kunst; Jan; Cornelis Geritsen, Jacomyn Slecht
23. ↑ NYRDC Bapt. Record, p. 200: 1691 Jan 01; Nicolaes Rosenvelt, Hilltje Jans [Kunst]; Elsje; Abraham Santvoort, Vrouwtje Van Hoorn
24. ↑ The Roosevelt Genealogy 1649-1902", by CB Whittelsey, Hartford, Conn..
25. ↑ NYRDC Bapt. Record, p. 207: 1692 Feb 28; Nicolaes Rosenvelt, Hilletje Jans [Kunst]; Jacobus; Johannes Thomaszen, Vrouwtje Van Hoorn
26. ↑ NYRDC Bapt. Record, p. 219: 1694 Mar 21; Nicolaes Rosenvelt, Hilletje Kunst; Rachel; Abraham Santvoort, Rebecca Goderus
27. ↑ "The Roosevelt Genealogy 1649-1902", by CB Whittelsey, Hartford, Conn.
28. ↑ NYRDC Bapt. Record, p. 258: 1699 Apr 23; Nicolaas Rosevelt, Hilletje Ennet [Kunst]; Rachel; Thomas Sanders & wife Aaltje Santvoort
29. ↑ "The Roosevelt Genealogy 1649-1902", by CB Whittelsey, Hartford, Conn.
30. ↑ Collections NY Gen. & Biog. Soc.: 1901, Vol. 2, Page 50
31. ↑ Collections NY Gen. & Biog. Soc.: 1890, Vol. 1, Page 52
32. ↑ Evans, Thomas Grier. "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York. Baptisms from 25 December, 1639 to 27 December, 1730." Collections of the New-York Genealogical and Biographical Society. Vol 2, Part 1. New York: Printed for the Society, 1901. Page 200.
33. ↑ ^{33.0 33.1} Evans, page 204.
34. ↑ Evans, page 242. Note: The annotation Z; h. v. identifies Hilletje as Claas' wife.

• Collections of the New-York Genealogical and Biographical Society (New York)
• New York Church Records: Samuel S. Purple's 'Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York, Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801.'; The beginning records show the date the Banns were registered, NOT the date of marriage. Starting on 9/20/1673 marriage dates are given.
• Kingston Church Records: Baptismal and marriage registers of the old Dutch church of Kingston, Ulster County, New York by Kingston, N.Y. Reformed Dutch church. [from old catalog; Hoes, Roswell Randall, 1850-1921, [from old catalog] ed. Published 1891. Source of: Marriage Records (1660-1809); Baptism Records (1660-1809; Burial Records (1696-1881. The Kingston Reformed Dutch Church was the central repository for all records of marriages and baptism conducted by circuit-rider Domines throughout Ulster and Orange counties of NY; Sussex County, NJ, and parts of Pike County, PA, until local churches were built and staffed. This occurred between 1735 and 1745 depending on the area.
• Nicholas Roosevelt (1658-1742) in Wikipedia
• Source: S179 www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/children Text: www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/children, accessed March 13, 2007
• Descendants of CLAES MARTENSZEN VAN ROSENVELT
• Five Gateways Genealogy - Claes Martenszoon van Rosenvelt
• Whittelsey, C. B. (1902) The Roosevelt Genealogy, 1649-1902. Hartford: J. B. Burr & Co. ; 1902.

Acknowledgements

• Rosevelt-102 was created through the import of LaBach Family TreeApril28_2011.ged on 05 May 2011.
• Roosevelt-233 created through the import of Cheney 21 Feb 2012.ged on Feb 21, 2012 by Deborah Mayes.
• Van Rosenvelt-4 was created by Tom Quick.