Philippe Antoni du Trieux (abt. 1583 - 1653)

Born about 1583 in Roubaix, Nord, Grand Nord, France

Husband of Jaquemine Noirett — married 10 May 1615 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Husband of Susanna (du Chesne) du Trieux — married after 17 Jul 1621 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

Descendants

Died 8 Sep 1653 at about age 70 in Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Nederland

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Biography

Philippe du Trieux was a Huguenot emigrant (1540-1790).

Philippe Du Trieux aka Philip du Truy

Philippe du Trieux was a Protestant Walloon who came to 'New Netherland' (Nieuw Nederland) from his original exile in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sailing on the vessel "New Amsterdam", Philippe, his second wife Susanna du Chesne, his son Philippe Jr (age 5), and daughter Maria (age 8), of his first marriage, arrived in New Amsterdam (now New York City) in late-May/June 1624, seeking religious freedom. ^[1] With very few exceptions, all those with the surname du Trieux, Truax, Truex, Trueax, Truaxe and other variants are descended from Philippe du Trieux.^[2]

Philippe Du Trieux was born between July 18 and August 14, ca. 1586. The estimate of his birth year is based on a declaration by Philip du Truy on August 15, 1639, at "Fort Amsterdam," in which he stated his age as 53 years.^[3] He probably was born at Roubaix, Flanders, Belgium (now France). He died in New Netherland some time between July of 1649 and September 1653, most likely at New Amsterdam.

He married first Jacqueline Noirett, daughter of Arnould Noirett and Barbe du Chesene, on May 10, 1615 ^[4]She was born ca 1593 at Ryssel (Lille) and died in Holland by July 1621. After her death Philipe remarried Susanna du Chesne (int marriage 17 July) in 1621 in Amsterdam, at this time Philipe is 39 years of age ^[5] Susanna du Chesne, an orphan, born ca 1601 at Sedan, Lorraine, France, daughter of Abraham (?), August 15, 1621. Philippe had four children by his first wife and five children by his second.

Philippe Du Trieux, was in New Amsterdam during Governor Minuit's administration, 1624-29, was appointed court messenger or Marshal in 1638 by Governor Kieft; in 1640 he received a patent for land in "Smits Valley." His children married, and most of them settled in the upper Hudson and Mohawk valleys^[6]

Parents

Possible parents of Philippe du Treux were^[7]: Philippe du Trieu (- bef. 1601) and Jaquemine/Jaquemyne ____ [Note that Philippe's wife was also name Jaquemine]

A Jaquemine widow of a Philippe du Trieu, joined the church of Leyden on April 22 1601, by letter from Norwich, England. This deceased Philippe may have been father of Philippe du Triux^[8].

It is suspected by some that this Jaquemime|Jaquemyne and her deceased husband, Philippe Du Trieu, were the parents of Philippe Du Trieux who emigrated to New Netherland in 1624. However, no proof has surfaced yet to substantiate this theory. To support this theory, some suggest that the death of his mother was what prompted Philippe to move to Leyden from Amsterdam in 1617.

The deceased husband mentioned in the Leyden Church record seems to have come from Norwich, England. A colony of Flemish weavers had introduced the manufacture of woolens at Worsted, England which is about 13 miles from Norwich. This suggests that it is possible this suspected father of Philippe was a worsted worker. It is further theorized that upon his death, his widow returned to the continent and her presence in Leyden may have brought her son there to live with her. Too many unknowns.

Birth

Philippe du Trieux was born between July 18 and August 14, ca.1586 at Roubaix, Flanders, Belgium (now France). Note: Wallonia is the predominantly French-speaking southern region of Belgium. Walloon Reformed Church records are recorded in French. This birth date range was confirmed by Philippe's age at his marriages ^[4][5] and at declarations he made as a Court Messenger.

Name

The Du Trieux, a French surname was translated or corrupted to du Truy, De Truye among other spellings in the records. Except for church events, Philippe du Trieux was generally known as "Philip du Truy" during his residence in New Netherland, Certain of his children and descendants, now living in English-speaking New York, USA, have adopted the surnames "Truax" and "Treux".^[9]

The patronymic de Trieux or du Trieu was probably derived from the Village of Trieu (in southern Belgium). It is from De Trieux that the names Du Trieu, De Truy, Truax, etc. have evolved. Individuals bearing the original form of the name abound in the Walloon Church Registers of Holland as early as 1584, wandering from city to city and from country to country, evidently in search of business employment. Anciently the Walloons were a Celtic race who inhabited parts of France, the Alps and the Danubian Valley. They eagerly embraced the Reformation, which was eventually crushed out by Spanish Kings Charles V and Philip II. Spain ruled Wallonia at that time.^[10], and hundreds of thousands of the Walloons sought refuge in neighboring countries, one hundred thousand exiled families settled in Holland. The Netherlands historian, Asher, declares that the whole greatness of Holland sprang from her hospitality to these exiled Walloon families.

Occupations

Philippe du Trieux was known as a dyer from Robey (Robaix) which was located in North France (Flanders, in Philippe's day) and well-known for its dye works. It is not known if he practiced his profession while at New Amsterdam.

In Pat's Pages documentation from "The Monmouth County Branch of TheTruax/Truex Family",we find the following quotes:

"He was a dresser of plush or mock velvet, and a Walloon ...From the records of the Walloon church at Leyden, Holland, we find that on 15 Aug 1617, Philippe and Jaquemyne became members. This church had been established by ... French speaking Protestants who in the 16th century were driven by religious persecution from their homes...." [This paragraph could, in part, refer to his possible father and mother]

Philippe's occupation while at New Netherland was: Court Messenger or Marshal of New Netherland.

Marriages and Children

Phillipe du Trieux married twice ^[4][5][3] :

1. May 10, 1615, Jacquemine Noirett, daughter of Arnould Noirett and Barbe du Chesene. She was born ca. 1593 at Ryssel (Lille) ^[4] and died in Holland by July 1621. Some historians theorize that Susanne de Chesne, Phillippe's second wife ^[5] , was a cousin of Jacquemine. Philippe had four children by Jacquemine.

Known children of Phillippe du Trieux and Jacquemine Noirett are^[3] :

1. Philippe du Trieux, Jr.(1), b. January 3, 1615/16, Amsterdam; d. Abt. 1616, Amsterdam. Son Philippe was baptized 3 Jan 1616 with Arnoult Noiret (Jacqueline's father) and Jaspar du Trieux (of whom there is no other record) present as witnesses. He died Young.
2. Maria du Trieux, b. Abt. April 5, 1617, Leiden, Holland; d. Bef. 1684, Schenectady, NY; Had Out-of-Wedlock child by Pieter Wolphertsen Couwenhoven ( b. Abt. 1614); m. (1) Cornelis Volkertsen Viele, on Abt. 1639; d. 1649; m. (2) Jan Peek, February 20, 1649/50, New Amsterdam, NN; b. Abt. 1615, Netherlands; d. Aft. 1664.
3. Philip du Trieux (2), b. Bef. February 10, 1618/19, Amsterdam, North Holland; d. September 8, 1653, New Amsterdam, New Netherland. Murdered, possibly by indians.
4. Madeleine du trieux , b. Bef. February 9, 1619/20, Leyden, Holland; d. 1620, Leyden, Holland. Infant Death.

2. August 15, 1621, Susanna du Chesne, born ca 1601, at Sedan, Lorraine, France ^[3] ; daughter of Abraham (?). Philippe had five children by Susanna. Philippe and Susanna's marriage Banns were read on 17 Jul 1621,^[5] and the marriage^[11] occurred Abt Aug 15 1621, at Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands (The Walloon Church).
Quoting the Archives of Amsterdam: On 17 Jul 1621, appeared before the Commissaries of matters concerning marriages, Philippe Dutrieux of Roby aged 39 and living in the Runtstreat, worsted dyer, widower of Jacquemyne Noiret, to Susanna du Chesne, of Sedan aged 20 years, orphan, assisted by Jean Pinson her cousin, ... It looks like the 2nd wife was a cousin of the first. ^[5]

The important act of betrothal of July 17, 1621, settles for all time any controversy as to whether there were two different people by the name of Philippe Du Trieux, as he is definitely mentioned as the widower of Jacquemyne Noiret, about to marry Susanna du Chesne. Her age is given as twenty years, so she was born about 1601. His age is given as thirty-four years so he was born about 1587. ^[4][5][12]

Known children of Philippe du Trieux and Sussana du Chesne were^[3]

1. Jerome du Trieux, b. Abt. October 20, 1623, Amsterdam, North Holland; d. 1624, Amsterdam, North Holland. He died as an infant.
2. Sarah du Trieux, b. Abt. 1625, New Amsterdam, New Netherland, NY; d. November 9, 1692, at Albany, NY; m. Isaac du Foreest on June 9, 1641, at New Amsterdam, NN; Isaac was b. July 10, 1616, Leyden, Holland, and d. 1674, New Amsterdam, (Then New York City).
3. Susanna du trieux, b. 1626, New York, NY; d. 1660, at Albany, NY; m. Evert Jansen Wendell on July 31, 1644 at New York, NY; He was b. 1615, Emden, East Friesland, Germany and d. 1709, at Albany, NY.^[13]
4. Abraham du Trieux, b. 1632, New Amsterdam, New Netherlands, NY; d. Aft. 1662, at Fort Orange (now Albany, NY); m. Rosella? Hester?. ^[13]
5. Rachel du Trieux, b. 1635, at New Amsterdam, (Long Island, NY); d. at Fort Orange, (Now Albany, NY); m. (1) Hendrick van Bommel, September 30, 1656, New Amsterdam, NN; b. Abt. 1633; d. Abt. 1700; m. (2) Dirk Janse de Groot, August 8, 1672.^[13]
6. Rebecca du Trieux, b. 1636, at New Amsterdam, New Netherland; d. Schenectady, NY; m. Symon Symonse de Groot, 1653, Albany, NY; b. Abt. 1620, Holland; d. Aft. 1702, Schenectady, NY.^[14]

[New Amsterdam Reformed Dutch Church baptism records commence abt. 1640]

7.Isaac Du Trieux b. Bef. April 21, 1642, New Amsterdam, New Netherlands, NY; d. Bef. 1706, Schenectady, NY; m. Maria Williamse Brouwer, Bef. 1677.^{[15] [13]}

8. Jacob Du Trieux, b. December 2, 1645, New Amsterdam, New Netherlands, ^[16]; d. December 27, 1709, New Castle Co., DEL.

The Journey to America

"The House of Truax" - Descendants of Philippe Du Trieux, 1586-1653, edited by Howard S.F. Randolph from a manuscript by T. de Truax in the possession of the New York Genealogical and biographical Society, P. 336: Quote: "The date that Philippe Du Trieux and his wife, Jacquemine Noiret became members of the church at Leydon is given as August 15, 1617, instead of October 1617, as given on P.209 in the New York Gen. & Biog. Record, Vol. LVII. [This conflicts with the Records at the Leyden University]

In any event, Phillipe du Trieux did not stay long in Leyden. He was received into the Church at Leyden in October 1617 and by December 31, 1617 he was being received into the church at Amsterdam with a letter from Leyden. However, he was in Leyden long enough to come into contact with the future Pilgrims and surely the idea of emigrating to the New World was presented in a favorably light to him there. Philippe is thought to have returned to Leyden since it was the Leyden Church which granted him and his family letters of attestations on March 9, 1624 (as "pour Westinde" which meant he intended to go west) to present to his new church at his destination.

Because the King of England had turned down a Walloon offer to occupy Virginia...and because the Walloon leader, Jesse De Forest, was running out of luck in placing the Walloons along the Amazon...the Walloons accepted a deal from the West India Company to occupy real estate in the Hudson Valley. However, being good politicians for those times, they would not make the move until their "rights" were subscribed to by the Dutch Assemble, put in writing, adopted into law, and read back to them.

The Dutch Assemble of XIX did this on 28 March 1624. Two days later, this Provisional order was read to 30 Walloon families which included our ancestor Phillipe, his young wife, Susanna du Chesne, seven/eight year old daughter, Maria, and five-year old son Phillipe. So, here is the tale of the du Trieux's role in the first settling, and development of Manhattan Island. If nothing else, it explains the lack of business sense and the resultant lack of monetary worth of most of Phillip du Trieux's many, many, generations of children. "Phillipe...why didn't you hold onto those acres of cow pasture on Manhattan Island?." ^{[17] [1]}

On March 28, 1624 Two and a half weeks after Philippe and his family received letters of attestations from the Leyden church, dated March 9, 1624 (as "pour Westinde" which meant he intended to go west) to present to his new church at his destination, the colonists who were to go to New Netherland met and were given instructions from the "Van Rappard document" (now in the Huntington Library in California). It is not known if Philippe and his family were among the Walloon families. No passenger list of the voyage of "The New Netherland" is known to have survived but it is generally accepted that Philippe Du Trieux and his family were on board among the 30 families which were mostly Walloons.

Phillipe du Trieux, his wife Susanna du Chesne, his children, Maria (age 7/8) and Philip (age 5), and his companions emigrated from Holland to New Amsterdam aboard "Nieu Nederlandt" under command of Captain May in the Spring of 1624. They sailed in the end of March and went by the Canary Islands, steered toward the west coast where they gained a west wind which took them to the river called Rio De Montaagnes or River Mauretius or North River; this river now called the Hudson River. The ship sailed up to the Maykens [Mohegans] 44 leagues. They built a fort named "Orange" which had 4 bastions on an island they called Castle Island. Wiley believes that all of the Walloons of the company settled on Long Island at Waal-Bogt (Wallon's Bay) which is now Wallabout. However, there is no definite account of the disposition of these families.^[18].
According to a document, which has only been accessible to historians since 1924, that tells us that the colonists who went on board the "Niew Nederland" had sworn to obey their orders. The oath was officially administered on board the ship, on 30 March 1624. Clause 5 of the oath imposes the use of the Dutch language for all official documents, which is additional proof that most of the emigrants were Walloons, and were more comfortable using French. As for the exact date of departure, we may assume that the ship hoisted sail a few hours after the oath-taking, probably later that same day (30 March 1624). ^[1] Phillipe du Trieux came to New Netherland through design and choice. He came only after being assured, through law, that he would be a freeman. He was to be allowed to own property. He was not indentured. He could not be ordered to work without an agreed to contract.^[19][20]

After arrival in New Amsterdam, Phillippe built a home on Beaver Graft or Street, near the Fort, where he began his American family. This house he sold in 1643, having acquired a sizable farm along the East River in 1638 (See Item #3 - Beaver Graft on the New Amsterdam map.)

More people came to New Netherland in 1625 bringing tools and livestock. In May 1626 another band of colonists arrived along with Peter Minuit who had been given the power to be Governor and organize a government. He built Fort Amsterdam on the southernmost point of the island and bought the whole island of Manhattan from the Indians for about 60 guilders (or what is commonly accepted these days as being about $24.00).

Philippe was in New Amsterdam during Minuit's Administration (1624-1629). When he first came to New Amsterdam he built a house on Bever Craft (Beaver Street) [This was previously a canal]. This was one of the first (if not the first) house to be built on Bever Craft.

In 1638, freemen held property, but only through oral agreement with the West India Company. They protested, and patents for property were issued. On May 22, 1640, Phillipe was issued a patent by the Dutch for a land grant, Smith's Valley, Manhattan. This land bordered the East River near the present Fulton Fish Market. See #10 on the New Amsterdam Map below.

He was appointed Court Messenger in 1638 by Governor Kieft (who became Governor in March 1638). The salary for the Court Messenger (or Marshal) was "two thirds as large as was received by the Magistrate"^[21]. In this capacity, Phillipe was of some consequence as a public official responsible to the Council. Council Minutes of New Amsterdam, Vol. IV 1638-1649, New York Historical Manuscripts, Dutch, contain this information:

In 1640 Philip du Truy received a patent for land in Smits Vly (or Valley), although it is known that this parcel of land was in his possession as early as 1638. The land adjoined Secretary Van Tienhoven's farm and occupied partly by Fulton Market in later years. A map of New Amsterdam as it was in about 1644 shows a large tract of land on the east side of the island marked "land of Philip de Truye". It is assumed that Philippe was living on this land at Smith's Valley because of a contract he made with Claes Groen and Pieter Lievesen to graze their goats for a year at the cost of one guilder per year per goat. This contract was entered upon the Register of the Secretary of the Council^[21]

Map of New Amsterdam - 1644

August 30, 1645 - "Whereas there is a fair promise of obtaining a firm and durable peace with the Indians, it is resolved and concluded in council in Fort Amsterdam to order Philip De Truy, the court messenger, to notify the burghers all around to come to the fort when the flag shall be hoisted and the bell rung and thereto hear the terms which shall be agreed upon and if anyone should have any good advice to offer, freely to express his opinion...".

Philippe leased or contracted to sell this house to Nicholas Stilwel. In 1649 the records show Nicolas Stilwel promising to furnish Henry Bresar with palisades enough to fence the premises along the River Road and within two years to furnish enough to fence the other sides of th land. In consideration for which Bresar acknowledges that he "has taken off the hands of Nicolaes Stillwell the land and dwelling house in question". Bresar seems to have remained in possession of the place until 1653 when he built a new house a short distance beyond the ferry on some land which he had acquired there and the former dwelling house of Philip De Truy, after one or two intermediate changes, was bought in August 1654 by Thomas Hall^[21]

While Phillipe was of demonstrable value and importance to Manhattan community, he carried little "political influence". This is made clear by Council records of April 26, 1646. They record that "Mary de Truy [his daughter] accused of having "tapped" to Indians". (No sales after 7, on Sunday, or to Indians. Her husband was a tavern keeper.)

The de Trieux Family Events

• 1601 April 22, Jaquemine widow of Philippe du Trieu joins the church of Leyden April 22 1601 by letter from Norwich, England. This deceased Philippe may have been father and grandfather of the following^[8].
• 1616 Jan 3d, Amsterdam Baptism of Philippe [1], son of Philippe du_Trieu and his wife Jacqueline Noirett ^[8].
• 1617 October, Philippe du Trieu and his wife Jaquemine Norret join the church of Leyden by letter from Amsterdam. ^[22][8].
• 1617 December 31, Philipe du Tryheu and Jaquemine Norret return to Amsterdam from Leyden ^[8].^[3]
• 1619 Feb 10, Baptism at Amsterdam, of a second Philip [2], son of Philippe du Trieux and Jacquemin Nouret^[8].
• 1620 Feb 9, Baptism at Amsterdam, of Madeleine, daughter of Philippe du Trieux and Jacquemine Noiret^[8].

Notes

• Noiret is equivalent to our patronymic Blackie or Blaikie^[8].
• The Walloon Church registers are recorded in French. Copies can he obtained at a moderate charge by applying to the Librarian of the University of Leyden.
• 1621 July 17, Philippe du Trieux and Susanne du Chesne posted marriage banns. Actual marriage occurred Abt Aug 15 1621^[3].
• 1623 October 20, Jerome DU TRIEUX, was born to Phillippe and Susanne at Amsterdam, North Holland; he died young.^[3]
• 1624 March 9, The Leyden Church granted Phillippe and his family letters of attestation on March 9, 1624 (as "pour Westinde" which meant he intended to go west) to present to his new church at his destination.
• 1624 (Spring), Philippe du Trieux emigrated to New Amsterdam on the ship "The New Netherland" with Peter Minuit (Gov. Gen. 1624 - 1629). The destination of this ship was up river at the site of Fort Orange, (now Albany, NY).

No further appearance of Philip du Trieux in the Walloon Church registers of Holland. Phillipe is next found at New Amsterdam.

• (1624-1629). When Phillippe first came to New Amsterdam he built a house on Bever Craft (now Beaver Street) [This Craft was previously a canal, or more accurately a drainage ditch, as much of lower Manhattan was swamp land]. His house was thought to be one of the first built here.
• 1624/1625, Sarah Du Trieux was born to Philippe and Susanna at New Amsterdam.^[3] [no record of her baptism can be found].
• 1626, Susanna DU TRIEUX was born to Philippe and Susanna at New Amsterdam.^[3] [no record of her baptism can be found].
• 1632, ABRAHAM DU TRIEUX was born to Philippe and Susanna at New Amsterdam.^[3] [no record of her baptism can be found]. *1635, RACHEL DU TRIEUX was born to Philippe and Susanna at New Amsterdam.^[3] [no record of her baptism can be found]..
• 1636, REBECCA DU TRIEUX was born to Philippe and Susanna at New Amsterdam.^[3] [no record of her baptism can be found]..
• 1638, Philip du Truy was appointed Court Messenger and Marshal by Governor Kieft (who became Governor in March 1638).^{[3] [21]}
• 1638 July 26, Return of Philip De Truy, Court Messenger, to a summons on Gillis Pietersen.^[21]
• 1638 Aug 26, Symon Dircksen Pos. vs. Philip De Truy, action of debt^[21].
• 1638 Sep 2, Same. Claim on defendant delivering to plaintiff all the fish in his house^[21].
• 1638 Oct 4, Philip De Truy and Wolphert Gerritsen (Declaration), respecting language of Anthony Jansen of Salee, when asked to pay money to the Rev. Mr Bogardus^[21].
• 1639 Mar 15, Declaration. Jacob Stoffelsen and others that Grietje Reyniers called Philip DeTruy a liar, and that they called each other several bad names^[21].
• 1639 Mar 15, Declaration. Jacob Stoffelsen and others that Anthony Jansen called Philip De Truy a villain. He was Walloon Protestant^[21].
• 1639 August 15, Declaration. Philip du Truy stated his age as 53 years at a declaration he made at "Fort Amsterdam" on August 15, 1639; so he was probably born in 1586.^[3][21].
• 1640 May 22, Patent. Philip received patent for lands in 'Smits Valley' Manhattan Island (He was living at this location in 1638).^{[23] [17] [21]}.Smits Valley was located on the East River near the present location of the Fulton Fish Market.
• 1641 June 9, Sarah du Trieux, daughter of Phillippe and Susanna, married Isaac dc Foreest at New Amsterdam.^[24]
• 1642 April 21, ISAAC DU TRIEUX, was born to Philippe and Susanna at New Amsterdam^[25]
• 1642, Pieter Wolphersen, acknowledged paternity and adopted daughter Aeltjem Pieters^[26], who he begot and procreated by Maria de Truy, daughter of Philip du Truy and Jaquemine Noiret.^{[27] [17][21]}.
• 1645 August 30, Philip De Truy, the court messenger, was ordered by the Council of Fort Amsterdam to notify the burghers all around to come to the fort when the flag shall be hoisted and the bell rung and thereto hear the terms which shall be agreed upon...^[17][21].
• 1645 December 2, Jacob du Trieux was born at New Amsterdam. He was baptized at the Dutch Reformed Church of New Amsterdam<NARDC Baptism Record: Page 20 - 1645 Dec 02; Philip du Trieux; [Mother did not attend]; Jacob; Jan Evertszen Bout, Marie du Trieux, Sara du Trieux.
• 1646 April 26, Council records of April 26, 1646, record that "Mary de Truy (daughter of Philip du Truy and Jaquemine Noiret) was accused of having "tapped" to Indians". (No sales after 7, on Sunday, or to Indians. Her husband was a tavern keeper.) ^[17][21].
• 1647 April, Philip de Truy sold a small track of land to Isaac Allerton This land lying between now Pearl Street and the shore line of the East River which was then west of the present location of Water Street This strip which was triangular and probably not more than a few feet in width extended from the present location of Peck Slip southerly nearly if not quite to where Fulton Street now is. At the upper end of this property where it appears to have been the widest and where a small bay or cove ran into the land just north of it he increased the width by filling in and building a wharf and on this he erected a large building for a tobacco warehouse with a smaller one adjoining it on the west for a residence and from that time on until long after his death ^[28][21].
• 1649 Jul 23, Cornelius Segersen of Renselaerswyck granted power of attorney to Philip de Truy^[21].
• 1651 March 16, A certified copy of a note of Alexander Boyer was made in favor of Susanna Du Truy. (This action by Susanna suggests that Philip, her husband was away, or Philip and Philip Jr. her step son, were both dead^[21].
• 1649-1653, Phillippe du Truy or du Trieux died at New Amsterdam. Possibly murdered by Indians.
• 1653 Sep 8, Widow Susanna du Truy/Trieux (represented by son-in-law, Isaac de Foreest,) was involved in debt claims and counter claims in the New Amsterdam court^[21].
• 1654 October 23, Susanna "De Scheve", widow of Phillippe "De Truwe", late Court Messenger at New Amsterdam, confers power of attorney upon her son-in-law Isaac De Foreest. ^{[17] [21]}.
• 1654, Susanna deeded her property to Isaac de Foreest.^[21].
• 1654, Susanna du Truy, widow of Philip du Truy died at New Amsterdam.
• 1661 December 8, Mary De Truy, widow, daughter of Philip du Truy and Jaquemine Noiret, requests appointment of Isaac De Forest and Govert Loockermans as guardians of her minor children. ^[29]. ^{[17] [21]}.

Death

According to the Truax Family Group Record, Philippe Du Trieux was murdered by Indians as was his second son Philip, (b. bef 1619) sometime between 23 Jul 1649 and 8 Sep 1653. Some believe that Indians were not the guilty parties. Philippe's exact date of death is not known.

The records show: that on 23 Jul 1649, Cornelius Segersen of Renselaerswyck granted power of attorney to Philip de Truy; and that on September 8, 1653, "Carel Van Brugge, Pltf. vs. Isaac D'Foreest, Deft. as Vendue-Master of the personal estate of Pieter Cornelisen, mill-wright, demands payment of fl. 59.8 for goods purchased at public vendu. Deft. acknowledges having purchased the goods, but says, in the name of Philip D'Truy's widow, that her son Philip (who was also murdered) had earned fl.100 monthly wages of Pieter Cornelisen deceased, which are still due him. Deft. is ordered to prove at the next court day his demand against the State of the above-named Pieter Cornelisen deceased." ^[21].

Philippe could have died as early as March 16, 1651 when a certified copy of a note of Alexander Boyer was made in favor of Susanna Du Truy.^[21] It is doubtful that she would have had to conduct this business if her husband had still been living.

Research Notes

• sources to explore:

Source: 1 New Netherland Connections Apr 1996 Vol 1 NO

Source: 2 Ancestral Lines by Carl Boyer 1998 pg 643

Source: 3 The Ancestry of William Vrooman by Richard Brenneman 1979 pg 6

Phillipe, a Walloon (Calvinist Presbyterian) ???

His daughter, Rebecca, married 3598-Symon Symonse Groot who came to New Netherlands in 1645 and to Albany about 1654. He owned land in Albany in 1655 and 1663 and owner of Fonda Island in Schencectady in 1694 [need source for dates and ownership of island]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Olive tree genealogy Passengerlists Ship Nieuw Nederland sailed on or after March 30, 1624
2. ↑ "Philippe" is the usual French spelling of this Greek-origin given name, meaning "horse admirer". "Philip" is its English/Dutch equivalent; many variant spellings exist. Many European kings have been named Philippe, Philip, Felipe etc. as it was the name of the father of Alexander the Great: Philip of Macedon. As this man's native tongue was French, that spelling should be used, except when quoting Dutch language documents.
3. ↑ ^{3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14} The House of Truax; By Allan L. Truax (1956)
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4} inschrijvingsdatum: 11-04-1615
   naam bruidegom: Dutrieux, Philippe (age 27)| naam bruidegom: Duterlieu, Philippem, naam bruid: Noirett, Jaquemijne (age 22)
   • Source: Amsterdam archief bronverwijzing: DTB 419, p.51 opmerkingen: Huwelijksintekeningen van de KERK. Archief van de Burgerlijke Stand: doop-, trouw- en begraafboeken van Amsterdam (retroacta van de Burgerlijke Stand) scan marriage 11 April 1615 Amsterdam right page second entry Ondertrouwregister: NL-SAA-26338314. 11-04-1615 - Dutrieux, Philippe - Duterlieu, Philippe - Noirett, Jaquemijne - DTB 419, p.51 - Huwelijksintekeningen van de KERK. - OTR00013000029
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6} inschrijvingsdatum: 17-07-1621
   naam bruidegom: [du] Trieu, Philippes weduwn: Jaquemijne Noirez, naam bruid: [du] Chesne, Susanna
   • bronverwijzing: DTB 426, p.139 opmerkingen: Huwelijksintekeningen van de KERK. Archief van de Burgerlijke Stand: doop-, trouw- en begraafboeken van Amsterdam (retroacta van de Burgerlijke Stand) Ondertrouwregister: NL-SAA-26396281 scan Marriage right page second entry Int. marriage: 17 July 1621 - [du] Trieu, Philippes (age 39 ?) (widower of Jaquemijntje Noirez )- Dutrieu, Philippes - [du] Chesne, Susanna (age 20) DTB 426, p.139 - Huwelijksintekeningen van de KERK. - OTR00020000072
6. ↑ Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs
7. ↑ Extracts from the Walloon Church Registers preserved in the University of Leiden, Holland; By Major J.W. De Forest - The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Volumes 25-26 (Google eBook); Richard Henry Greene, Henry Reed Stiles, John Reynolds Totten, Louis Effingham De Forest; New York Genealogical and Biographical Society., 1894 - New York (State); Page 80.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7} Extracts from the Walloon Church Registers preserved in the University of Lyden, Holland; By Major J.W. De Forest - The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Volumes 25-26 (Google eBook); Richard Henry Greene, Henry Reed Stiles, John Reynolds Totten, Louis Effingham De Forest; New York Genealogical and Biographical Society., 1894 - New York (State); Page 80.
9. ↑ Hudson and Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs...
10. ↑ entered by Laura Peterson (Truax-112).
11. ↑ Association of Philippe du Trieux Descendants
12. ↑ "The House of Truax" -Descendants of Philippe Du Trieux, 1586-1653, edited by Howard S.F. Randolph from a manuscript by T. de Truax in the possession of the New York Genealogical and biographical Society, P. 336
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3} Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs
14. ↑ Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs
15. ↑ Website: Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs: Truax
16. ↑ NARDC Baptizm Record: Page 20 - 1645 Dec 02; Philip du Trieux; Jacob; Jan Evertszen Bout, Marie du Trieux, Sara du Trieux
17. ↑ ^{17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6} The Journey to America and Establishing Settlements...
18. ↑ The Swartwout Chronicles: Arthur James Wiese M.A.; Trow Directory, Printing and Bookbinding Co. 2or-2i3 East Twelfth Street, New York; 1899; Entered, Entered in Library of Congress, 1899
19. ↑ Letter dated 28 February 1981 from the Belgian Institute of Information & of Documentation
20. ↑ Memo from Belgium
21. ↑ ^{21.00 21.01 21.02 21.03 21.04 21.05 21.06 21.07 21.08 21.09 21.10 21.11 21.12 21.13 21.14 21.15 21.16 21.17 21.18 21.19 21.20 21.21 21.22 21.23} Manuscripts, Dutch; Manuscripts, English; New York...
22. ↑ The House of Truax" - Descendants of Philippe Du Trieux, 1586-1653, edited by Howard S.F. Randolph from a manuscript by T. de Truax in the possession of the New York Genealogical and biographical Society, P. 336.
23. ↑ "Hudson and Mohawk Valleys", P. 272 - Truax
24. ↑ NARDC Marriage Register: Page 10 - 1641 09 Jun; Isaacq de Foreest, jm van Leyden; Sara du Treux, jd van N. Nederlt.
25. ↑ NARDC Baptism Record: Page 13 - 1642 Apr 21; Philip du Trieux;[Mother did not attend]; Isaacsen; Herman Reyniers, Jan Willemszen Schut, Philip Gerritsz, Sara du Trieux, Sara Roelofs
26. ↑ NARDC Bapt Record: Page 10, 1640 May 27; , Marie du Trieux; Aernoudt; Isaac de Foreest, Teunis Cray, Jan Cant
27. ↑ The adoption paper is recorded in Dutch Manuscripts of New Amsterdam (page 17) of the year 1642. The translation was supplied by Mr. A. J. F. Van Laer.
28. ↑ Bulletin of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of New-York, Volumes 1-5 (Google eBook); 1904 - Massachusetts
29. ↑ Orphan's Court Minutes in Dutch Records in City Clerk's Office, Manhattan

• [http://www.philippedutrieux.com/ "The Association of Philippe du Trieux Descendants." philippedutrieux.com Accessed 20 Jul 2016

• Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs: Truax http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/families/hmgfm/truax-2.html

• Ancestry Family Trees. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Ancestry.com. Address: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/7547870/person/-243697846/facts

• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~truax/nether1.html The Journey to America and Establishing Settlements." Part 2, The du Trieux's head for Manhattan...as a last resort

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• Association of Philippe Du Trieux Descendants, lineage charts. (Cincinnati, Ohio: Association of Philippe du Trieux Descendants, 1991). Call Number: 929.273 T733t, Family History Library FAM HIST Book, Publication: [Cincinnati, Ohio] : Association of Philippe du Trieux Descendants, 1991; 243 leaves in various foliations, 1st Edition.

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The following is from 375th Anniversary of the Eendracht and Nieuw Nederland: by Harry Macy, Jr., F.A.S.G., F.G.B.S. Originally published in The NYG&B Newsletter, Winter 1999

This year marks the 375th anniversary of the arrival in New Netherland of the first two ships carrying permanent European settlers to the colony. On a day in the early spring of 1624, the Eendracht[1] entered what is now New York Harbor, and then proceeded up the North (Hudson) River. To the native people who lived along these waterways, the sight of a European ship was no longer remarkable, as Dutch traders had been visiting the area since Henry Hudson's arrival in 1609. But the Eendracht was different—it brought men, women and children who intended to stay in the colony.

We know the names of only a few of the passengers on the Eendracht, and on the Nieuw Nederland which arrived about two months later, and only four of the identified families aboard these two ships are known to have left descendants in the colony—Rapalje, Monfort, du Trieux, and Vigne. The other settlers appear to have died in the next few years, or returned to the Netherlands.

The four families who survived were Walloons, from Valenciennes, Roubaix, and other towns, all now in France's Département du Nord, but then part of the Netherlands under the rule of Spain. They were Protestants, and in order to worship as they pleased they had fled north to Amsterdam and Leiden, where the Spanish were no longer in control. When the West India Company sought settlers for its new colony, these recent refugees were ready to move once again.

They sailed on tiny vessels, which took weeks to make the crossing, totally cut off from the rest of the world, only to arrive in a country which, from a European standpoint, was a wilderness. It is difficult for us today to imagine a comparable experience, unless we think of a voyage to outer space.

The Walloon families who remained in New Netherland were soon joined by Dutch and a variety of other European settlers, and within two years Africans had been added to the mix, creating North America's most multi-ethnic colony.

As so many pertinent records of this time have been lost, we are particularly fortunate that sixty-one years after the Eendracht's arrival one of its passengers, Catalina (Trico) Rapalje, made two famous depositions in which she recalled her first years in the colony.[2]

The three hundredth anniversary of the Eendracht was observed in 1924 with considerable ceremony, as well as an issue of U.S. postage stamps (for the “Huguenot-Walloon Tercentenary”).[3]

It is probably safe to say that those who can trace a line to one or more of the four families must now number in the millions. As we approach the 375th anniversary, thanks to the upsurge in interest in genealogy a substantial number of these descendants have become aware of their link to this momentous event, and we hope they will be encouraged to observe the anniversary in appropriate ways.

For genealogists, the best documented account of the two ships and their passengers is George O. Zabriskie's article “The Rapalje-Rapelje Family,” part of the series “The Founding Families of New Netherland,” published in the Holland Society's journal de Halve Maen, 46:4(Jan. 1972):7-8, 16; 47:1(Apr. 1972):11-13; and 47:2(July 1972):11-14. In his text and footnotes Zabriskie directs the reader to the primary sources from which we derive our knowledge of this period. Other secondary accounts, particularly those published in the 19th century, should not be accepted without reference to Zabriskie.

The Eendracht sailed from Amsterdam on January 25, 1624. Joris Rapalje and Catalina Trico were married in Amsterdam on January 21, and we know from her depositions that they sailed on this ship. Jean Monfort and his wife Jacqueline Moreau had a certificate (attestation) from Amsterdam's Walloon Church on January 23 “pour le West Indes,” so they and their son Pierre (and any other children still living) also sailed on the Eendracht.

The Nieuw Nederland sailed on or after March 30, 1624. Philippe du Trieux had a certificate from Amsterdam's Walloon Church on March 11, “pour Wes Inde,” and this has to be the vessel that brought him to New Netherland, probably accompanied by his second wife Susanne du Chesne, and his children Philippe and Marie.[4]

Although we do not have a Netherlands record regarding the departure of Ghislain and Adrienne (Cuvellier) Vigne and their children Marie, Christine, and Rachel, they certainly were on one of these vessels, as their son Jan would be the first male child born in the new colony, or at least the first male child who survived and remained there (Sara Rapalje was the first female child born in New Netherland).

By the time the Nieuw Netherland sailed the Company had drawn up regulations to govern the new settlements. These are printed (in Dutch and English) in A. J. F. van Laer, ed., Documents Relating to New Netherland 1624-1626 (1924). The final sections of the regulations read: “[20] Finally, they shall take the oath of allegiance and obedience to the High and Mighty Lords the States General and to this Company, and shall in all things comport themselves as good and loyal subjects are bound to do. [21] The foregoing articles having been read to the colonists going over in the ship 'Nieu Nederlant,' they took the oath of allegiance this 30th day of March, anno 1624.”

[1] Eendracht is usually translated as “Unity,” or “Concord.”

[2] The depositions were recorded in N.Y. Colonial Manuscripts 35:182 and N.Y. Secretary of State Deeds 7:98-99, and transcriptions published in E.B. O'Callaghan, Documentary History of the State of New York, vol. 3(1850): 49-51. A new transcription of the second and longer deposition is in Peter Christoph, ed., The Dongan Papers 1683-1688, Part 2 (1996), pp. 216-17.

[3] Although the Protestants of France are properly called Huguenots, these Walloon settlers are not referred to as Huguenots in contemporary documents. The Amsterdam church which most of them attended called itself the French or Walloon church or congregation.

[4] Zabriskie notes that the Walloon church certificate does not mention Philippe's wife, so that she could have followed on a later ship. Since the church register contains no separate entry for Susanne and she clearly came to New Netherland, it is equally likely that she accompanied her husband.

Following are brief bibliographies of the most reliable genealogical accounts of the four families.[I have only included the du Trieux family here. G. Holloway]

du Trieux (Truex, Truax, etc.)

This was the first of these families to be properly researched in the Netherlands, as reported in Kathlyne Knickerbacker Viele, “Philippe Dutrieux,” Record 45 (1914):51-53, 392. Many American generations are traced in “The House of Truax, Descendants of Philippe du Trieux, 1586-1653,” edited by Howard S.F. Randolph from the notes of T. de T. Truax, Record vols. 57-59 (1926-28) beginning at 57:208; Genealogies of various branches of the family have also been compiled. The Philippe du Trieux Descendants Association is active and publishes a newsletter.

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New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Jan 1914, page 51:
15 Aug 1617: Philippe du Trieux and his first wife Jacquemine Noiret registered themselves as members of the Walloon church at Leiden, Holland. Jacquemine died in 1620, and on July 17, 1621, Philippe du Trieux was betrothed in Amsterdam to his second wife, Susanna Du Chesne of Sedan.

Combs Craig Truax, with annotations and corrections by Mike Truax:

The Du Trieux family were Walloons, people of Celtic stock in northeast France (present day Belgium), French speaking, who became Protestants in large numbers during the Reformation between 1540-1650. This small area of Europe, which at the time was under Spanish rule, was marked by bloodshed, repression and wide-spread loss of life. Many of the Du Trieux family fled. Some found sanctuary in England and a large family group went, in exile, to the Protestant-ruled Netherlands. In the Netherlands, which had recently declared its independence from Spain, the Du Trieuxes and other Walloon families settled in Leiden and Amsterdam. As skilled artisans, these Walloons found employment, assistance, civil and religious freedoms. Among these was Philippe Du Trieux, born ca. 1586 at Roubaix in what is now France.

By 1614, Philippe Du Trieux was a skilled craftsman in Amsterdam, serving as a dyer. In 1615, in the Walloon Church of old Amsterdam, he married Jacquemine Noiret, a fellow Huguenot, from Lille, France. In 1620, Jacquemine died, leaving Philippe with three small children [Marie, Philippe Jr., and Madeline, who died in infancy--mjt]. Philippe, in 1621, married Susanna Du Chesne, a Huguenot from Sedan, France. To them was born a son, Gerome, in the fall of 1623 [Gerome died prior to Philippe’s emigration in 1624--mjt]. In the meantime, the West India Company was being established to develop international commerce and to serve as a military arm of the Netherlands. A brisk fur trade had developed in the Hudson Valley region of America, and in 1623 the West India Company made the decision to occupy the land between the Delaware Valley and the Connecticut River with permanent settlers. Philippe and his fellow Walloons had long been seeking the means to settle either in North or South America. His family, along with 29 other families largely of Walloon identification, entered into a contract with the West India Company to relocate to America. Philippe and his family [wife Susanna and children Marie and Philippe Jr.--mjt] departed the Netherlands at the beginning of April 1624 on the ship "New Netherland" and arrived at present day New York in mid-May. He and his fellow emigrants came as free men and were granted freedom of conscience in all religious matters".

The Du Trieux Family in Colonial America (author?; date?). Upon the purchase of Manhattan Island in 1626, all Dutch and Walloon settlers were gathered from their original 1624 settlement points and brought to Manhattan. There, Philippe and Susanna’s family continued to expand [four daughters and three sons, all of whom had children--mjt]. He became an employee of the West India Company and served until his death as the court messenger or marshal. He owned a home on Beaver Street, near the Fort, which he sold in 1643, having acquired a sizable farm along the East River in 1640. This first landholding on American soil today is the site of many Commercial ventures, the most famed of which is the Fulton Fish Market. The land is located near the southern tip of Manhattan. It is on the shore precisely south of the Brooklyn Bridge. If you visit the site, be sure to spend time at nearby Battery Park. There rests a beautiful monument erected in 1924 to honor the emigrants of the ship New Netherlands. Donated by the people of the province of Hainaut in Belgium, the tercentennial observance was supported by the leadership of four nations: Belgium, the Netherlands, France and the United States. Emigrant Philippe Du Trieux is much of record under the Dutch on early Manhattan Island, as are some of his children and his sons-in-law. There are many records of Philippe's various legal activities. Philippe and his eldest son, Philippe Jr., were killed in 1652. Most of the emigrant's children and grandchildren remained in the area of Manhattan and in the Valleys of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. During this time, the name "Du Trieux" began to be altered by the Dutch and by the English who occupied the province in 1664. It became "Truax" or "Truex." The emigrant's descendants, through his daughters, became a part of many distinguished old New York families. A great amount of genealogical research exists for many of these descendants of the daughters. The name of Du Trieux survived under the spelling of Truax, Trueax, or Truex. (June 25, 2002 LCSS).

(source?) It is reported that the family came to America in 1624, but that date may not be correct. Philippe was appointed "Court messenger at New Amsterdam" by Gov. Kieft upon the Gov's arrival at Manhattan in 1638. Referred to as Court Messenger Philip de Truy". Philippe seems to have been killed by Indians, probably along with his son. He had sold a house and lot in town--in Manhattan, near today's South St. Seaport--but I haven't found any reference to another house. Certainly his work as court messenger (sheriff) had him travel to all inhabited parts of New Netherland, so he would have known the whole territory of the colony very well.

Official records show the almost constant strife between the settlers and the Indians, without recording all the names of those murdered, although some are identified. This page includes many notes on the times, as well as specific records for Philippe. If you're interested in this page, let me know, and I'll email you when I post updates - because this is a work in progress!.

Some historical notes: In 1643, Indians destroyed all bouweries but 3 on Manhattan and 2 on Staten Island, and killed people and cattle. In 1652, 4 persons on Manhattan were murdered by Indians; in 1653, 3 were murdered on Staten Island. "In 1655, Indians set fire to all the bouweries on the Manhattans around New Amsterdam, and afterwards on Staten Island, and killed all that didn't escape. In less than 3 days, 40+ colonists were killed and about 100 women and children were taken prisoner. Bouweries and some plantations were burnt." There is a "Remonstrance 31 Oct 1655 of the Dir General & Council of New Netherlands to the States General exposing the bad conduct of the barbarous Indians towards the Dutch" which reports many incidents. For a time, individuals were forbidden from wandering outside the settlements; those killed almost being blamed for their own deaths, as the situation was so hostile. So traveling or doing a bit of scouting for promising new land was very risky in these years. source: Newsletter of descendants' association, article by Ronald S. Taylor.
Philippe de Trieux became engaged to Jacquemyne Noiret on 11 Apr 1615 and they married 10 May 1615. She was from Lisle, according to the marriage register of the Walloon church in Amsterdam. Philippe, age 27, had lived on the "Wale pad" or Walloon Avenue for 34 of a year, and was a bachelor. Jacquemyne, born at Ryssel, age 22, had lived on the Wale pad for 12 years. Their son Philippe was baptized 3 Jan 1616 with Arnoult Noiret (her father) and Jaspar du Trieux (of whom there is no other record) present. There is also record of "Jacquemyne, widow of Philippe du Trieux" transferring in 1601 from the Walloon Church of Norwich to that of Leyden. Daughter Marye was baptized in Amsterdam 5 Apr 1617. The family was received into the Leyden church in Oct 1617, then went back to Amsterdam in Dec 1617. The 2nd son named Philippe was baptized in Amsterdam 10 Feb 1619; daughter Madeleine was baptized in Amsterdam 9 Feb 1620. Philippe became engaged to Susanna on 17 Jul 1621 and they married in Amsterdam 30 Aug 1621. Philippe's 5th child, Gerome, was baptized 20 Oct 1623 at the Walloon Church of Amsterdam. The family left for New Netherlands by ship on 30 Mar 1624 and arrived May or June 1624. source: "The Monmouth County Branch of the TruaxTruex Family".
"He was a dresser of plush or mock velvet, and a Walloon ... From the records of the Walloon church at Leyden, Holland, we find that on 15 Aug 1617, Philippe and Jaquemyne became members. This church had been established by ... French speaking Protestants who in the 16th century were driven by religious persecution from their homes...." quoting the Archives of Amsterdam: "On 17 Jul 1621 appeared before the Commissaries of matters concerning marriages, Philippe Dutrieux of Roby aged 34 and living in the Runtstreat, worsted dyer, widower of Jacquemyne Noiret, to Susanna du Chesne, of Sedan aged 20 years, orphan, assisted by Jean Pinson her cousin, ..." It looks like the 2nd wife was a cousin of the first. "Philippe and Susanne received a certificate of transfer - "an attestation" -- from the church at Leyden "as pour Westinde" on 9 Mar 1624 and came to America aboard the "New Netherland" in its voyage from Amsterdam to New Amsterdam, arriving in May or June of that year. He was among that company of Walloons who came in that year under the leadership of Jesse de Foreest, and have the honor of being the first citizens of what is now New York. There are no records of Philippe for the next 13 - 14 years, although his children were born during that period, and he most certainly was one of the first to build upon the Bever Graft, or the modern Beaver Street.
In 1638 was appointed Court Messenger, or Marshall, by Gov. Kieft, and on 22 May 1640 received a patent for the land adjoining Sec. Van Tien Hoven's farm in Smith's Valley, Manhattan Island, on which it appears he resided. On a map of New Amsterdam as it was abt 1644 ... will be seen a large tract of land on the east of the island marked "land of Philip de Truye." This was situated in what was then known as "Smit's Vly" and in 1914 was partly occupied by the Fulton Market. Philippe was one of the few early settlers whose land can be readily located, and although he did not take out a patent for it until 1640 he doubtless had owned it long before.

Philippe died between 23 Jul 1649 when Cornelius Segersen of Renselaerswyck granted power of attorney to `Philip de Truy', and 8 Sep 1653 when the following appears in the Records of New Amsterdam (vol. 1, page 114): "Carel Van Brugge, pltf. vs Isaac d'Foreest, deft. Pltf. as venduemaster of the personal estate of Pieter Cornelisen, mill-wright, demands payment of fl. 59.8 for goods purchased at public vendue. Deft. acknowledges having purchased the goods, but says, in the name of Philip d'Truy's widow, that her son Philip (who was also murdered) had earned fl. 100 monthly wages of Pieter C., dec'd, which are still due him. Deft. is ordered to prove at the next Court day his demand against the estate of the abv-ment'd P.C. dec'd." From the above we learn that Philippe du Trieux was dead, and that his son Philippe had been murdered (probably by Indians), and it is possible that the father, Philippe, may have also been murdered.
On 23 Oct 1654 "Susanne de Scheeve, widow of Philippe De Truwe, late Court messenger at New Amsterdam, confers power of attorney upon her son-in-law Isaack de ---, burgher and free trader at New Amsterdam." source: "New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch" translated and annotated by Arnold J.F. van Laer, edited with added indexes by Kenneth Scott and Kenn Stryker-Rodda, published under the direction of The Holland Society of New York. Genealogical Publishing, Baltimore. Vol IV, Council Minutes, 1638-1649 has a number of items that give a few glimpses into Philippe's life. Spelling inconsistencies are as in the records.
Council Minutes 26 Aug 1638. "Symen Dirckson Pos, plaintiff, vs. Philip de Truy, defendant, demanding payment of fl.4:10. Case put over to the next court day as the defendant denies the claim.".
2 Sep 1638. "Symen Dircksen Pos, plaintiff, vs. Philip de Truy, defendant, for payment of fl. 4:10. The defendant answers that he does not owe so much. Parties agree together, one releasing the other, provided that Philip de Truy deliver to the plaintiff as much fish as he has in his house.".
7 October 1638. Everardus Bogardus, minister, plaintiff, vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, defendant, for slander. "Declaration of Philip de Truy, made in court at the request of Bogarde, that on the departure of the ship Soutberch, anno 1633, the said Truy, going to the strand to draw water, heard and saw the following: Grietjen Reyniers, wife of Anthony Jansen aforenamed, being likewise on the strand, the crew of the Soutbergh aforesaid called to her, `Whore, Whore, two pound butter's whore!' Whereupon Grietjen, paying little attention to this, lifted up her petticoat and [turning to] the crew pointed to her behind.".
Council Minutes, Thursday, 28 Oct 1638 "Ulrich Lupoldt, fiscal, plaintiff, vs. Anthony Jan(sen) from Salee, defendant. He charges the defendant with having stolen the wood which Phi(lip) de Truy had cut in the woods. The defendant says he is not guilty of the charge. Case put over until the next court day, the parties meanwhile to bring proper proof of everything.".
Council Minutes, 24 March 1639 Philip de Truy, plaintiff, vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, defendant, for slander. Default. [Anthony Jansen was frequently involved in such cases!].
Ditto 31 March 1639 when several others also brought charges of slander against Jansen and had judgments by default. 28 April 1639 Philip de Truy, plaintiff, vs. Anthony Jansen from Salee, defendant. Plaintiff demands that the piece of land given him by the defendant be transferred to him. Plaintiff's request is denied. source: Calendar of Dutch Historical MSS 1630-1664 by O'Callaghan, page 34.
22 May 1640, Book GG, Patent. Philip de Truy, court messenger, land near Smith's valley, Manhattan island.
New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch.
July 1644 Philip de Truy, plaintiff, vs. Antony Janser of Sale, defendant, for damage by cattle. Plaintiff is ordered to prove that his fence was tight.
2 August 1644I, Philip de Truy, court messenger of New Netherland, being authorized by the honorable director general and council of New Netherland, do summon you, Nicolaes Coorn, commander of Beeren Island, on behalf of Willem de Key, attorney for Govert Loockmans, to appear here in Fort Amsterdam six weeks from this date ...".
4 August 1644, revised from "Laws and Ordinances of New Netherland" tells us about the situation the settlers found themselves in. "Whereas by this war which we have been obliged to wage and still carry on against the Indians we find ourselves wholly without goods and effects and do not know wherewith to feed or to maintain the soldiers, and whereas a goodly number of soldiers have been sent to our assistance from Curacao, we should indeed have excused ourselves from accepting them, were it not that the necessity of the country demanded their retention and the commonality insisted upon it. Therefore, it is deemed advisable to retain a large number of them here and as it is impossible for the director to provide them with clothing, the store being entirely empty and the winter at hand, and as nothing can be effected with naked men, who on the contrary are a heavy burden on us, no other means are found available than to impose some excise on commodities wherein those deal who only do business here, while others must suffer serious loss.
"Wherefore it is provisionally ordained (until help is obtained from Holland) that each merchantable beaver being here at the fort or brought to it shall pay 15 stivers once for all. And in order to prevent all frauds, all the beavers on which the duty is paid shall be marked with the Company's mark by the officer appointed thereto, and such beavers as three days after the publication hereof shall be found to be unmarked shall be confiscated. On leaving the country, the [merchants] will be given a certificate that the duty has been paid to the Company.
"Furthermore, henceforth there shall be paid on each barrel of beer 3 guilders, payable by the brewer, on condition that he shall be allowed to sell his beer to the tavern keepers at fl.22, and the tavern keepers [shall be allowed to sell the same] again at 9 stivers the half-gallon; and all the brewers shall be bound to notify the receiver how many barrels they have brewed each time, before it is removed from the premises. Thus done by the honorable director, Johannes la Montagne, the honorable fiscal, Captain Willem Cornelisz, Bastiaen Crol and Captain Jan de Fries, and published the day and year above written.
"The director and council have appointed Willem de Key receiver of the duties on beavers and beer and allowed him as compensation therefor 5% [of his receipts] over and above his regular salary, on condition that he render a propert and true account of everything, as he is bound to do according to his oath of fidelity to the Company.".
"Lease from Philip du Trieux to Pieter Andriessen of a milch cow on shares" gives an idea of the importance and scarcity of milk cows in those years in New Amsterdam. "Before me, Cornelis van Tienhoven, appointed secretary in New Netherland for the General Chartered West India Company, appeared in the presence of the undersigned witnesses Pieter Andriessen, who acknowledged that on the 2d of August last he received from Philip de Truy one cow on the conditions and terms hereinafter written. First, the risk of death shall be shared jointly by Philip de Truy and him, Pieter Andriessen aforesaid, for the term of four consecutive years, beginning on the 2d of August 1641 and ending the 2d of August 1645, on condition that at the expiration of the aforesaid four years the increase shall be shared and divided half and half. Furthermore, Pieter shall annually pay to Philip or his assigns 25 pounds of butter as rent of said cow, and if it happen that no more than one calf, whether bull calf or heifer calf, be produced from the aforesaid cow during the said years, it shall be appraised by arbitrators and lots shall be drawn to determine who shall keep it and whoever retains it shall pay one-half the valuation to him who loses his half (interest in the calf); all without fraud. Done this 15th of October 1641, in Fort Amsterdam in New Netherland. Phylippe du Tryecx [in O'Callaghan's translation; in other places the signature reads "Phylippe du Tryeux"] [mark of Pieter Andriessen] John Stanley, Cornelius van der Hoykens, fiscal, witnesses. Acknowledged before me, Cornelis van Tienhoven, Secretary.". Entry 26 Nov 1643 refers to "Philip du Truy, court messenger" and is signed "Philippe du Tryeux, messenger." "Declaration of Ponkes, an Indian of Marechkawick, regarding the burning of Jochem Pietersen Kuyter's house" shows the tense situation between settlers and Indians. "Before me, Cornelis van Tienhoven, secretary of New Netherland, appeared Ponkes, an Indian of Maechkawieck, who has been among the Indians, our enemies during the war, and who on the 7th of March last, in the presence of Jan Eversen Bout, Frederic Lubbersz and Cors Pitersen, inhabitants here, and before the honorable fiscal, voluntarily made a statement in his own tongue, which tongue and statement of the Indian above mentioned the aforesaid persons declare fully to understand. Wherefore they, the deponents, declare that on the 7th of March last they heard the statement made by the Indian, who said that the Indians, our enemies, did not set Jochim [Pie]tersz' house on fire, the more so as they inquired among themselves who might have done it and were not able to learn that those who burned the house were Indians, notwithstanding the fact that the Indians when they commit any outrage boast of it and think that they have done a good and great thing. [footnote: Here follows: "but as far as the Indians know at present the owner himself set fire to the house and fled for fear of being killed," which words are canceled in the original.] All of which the deponents declare to have heard from the Indian in the Indian language, offering to confirm the same. Done in Fort Amsterdam in New Netherland, the 9th of March 1645.". "The deponents refused to sign in the presence of the council and the undersigned witnesses, in whose presence they acknowledged that they had heard the foregoing from the Indian. Done as above, Philippe du Tryeux, Willem Breidenbent, under-sheriff, Daniel Kaggen. Before me, who also understand the Indian language and likewise heard the same from the Indian, Cornelis van Tienhoven, Secretary.". "Contract of sale of a parcel of land on the East River on Manhattan island from Govert Loockermans and associates to William Coulder" refers to Philippe's land: "On the 15th of September in the year ... 1646, before me, Cornelis van Tienhoven, secretary of New Netherland, appeared Mr. Govert Loockmans and Dirck Cornelissen, of Wensveen, having power of attorney from their co-partners residing in Holland, who declared in the presence of the undersigned witnesses that they had sold to Willem Goulder a parcel of land situated on the island of Manhatans, on the East river, bounded to the westward by Mr. Allerton and Philip de Truy; extending from the height next to the strand along said Allerton's and de Truy's land in length 28 rods to the cripplebush; in breadth along the cripplebush 18 rods 1 foot; thence toward the height by the strand in length 30 rods along the land of Loockmans and associates; and in breadth along the strand on the height 18 rods 1 foot; which parcel of land contains in all 524 rods 5 feet; for which Willem Goulder shall pay to the vendors the sum of 200 guilders in three installments, to wit: 13 part 15 Sep 1647, 13 part 15 Sep 1648, and [the last third part] the 15 Sep 1649, each time in such money as is current here. ....".
"Agreement of Henry Breser to take over Philip de Truy's house and land on the conditions agreed to by Nicolaes Stillwell" shows that Philip had left his house in the 1640's but was still alive Feb 1649 [1650 modern style? or was that adjustment already made by the Dutch?] "Before me, Cornelis van Tienhoven, secretary of New Netherland, appeared Henry Breser, who acknowledged that he had taken over from Nicolaes Stillewel the land and dwelling house of Philip de Truy on the same conditions as Stillwell agreed to with said Philip, promising to fulfil the said conditions made by Stillewel with Philip de Truy in all respects, so that Philip may hold him, Henry Breser, responsible as principal in regard to said contract provided that Stillewel shall deliver in March to Henry Breser as many palisades as are required in front along the road and from the land to William Goulder, and by the middle of March 1651 provide the three other sides with new palisades, which Stillewel must deliver at his expense on the strand near Mr. Allerton's. Done the 8 of February 1649." marks of Breser and Stillewel, acknowledged before CvT. [In the margin is written: "not paid."].
"Power of attorney from Cornelis Segersen to Philip de Truy to demand ten beavers from Jacobus van Curler" Cornelis Segersz [Cornelis Segersen van Voorhout], residing in Renselarswyck, appoints and empowers Philip de Truy to demand and receive from Jacobus van Curler ten beaver skins, which the principal loaned to Jacob van Corler not long since on the island of Manhatans. On receipt of the said beavers by Philip de Truy, he is authorized to execute a discharge in full therefor, which shall be valid, and if necessity demands it the attorney may sue for them and further act as circumstances may require. This day, the 23d of July 1649, in New Amsterdam. Cornelys Zegers. Acknowledged before me, Cor. van Tienhoven, Secretary.
"What's next? Look for a father by the same name; look for church records for Huguenots in Norwich, England. [Certificate cited in Leyden records.] There is also a Piere du Trieux who appears as a witness in some Walloon records at Norwich, England; his connection to this group is not known.

Susannah du Chesne. b. 1601, Sedan, Lorraine, (FRA. See husband's notes). source: "New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch" translated and annotated by Arnold J.F. van Laer as cited above "Receipt of Alexander Boyer for merchandise to be traded by him for account of Susanna de Truy" I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I have received from Susanna de Truw two pieces of duffel, one [mss destroyed] piece of duffel being long 38 ells and the standard grey piece being long 37.5 ells, which aforesaid merchandise I promise to trade for her benefit. This day, the 19th of September 1649. Was signed: Alexander Boyer. We, the undersigned, declare that the receipt, written, dated and signed as above, was found by us to agree with the original, this 16th of March 1651, New Amsterdam [Jacob Jansen Huys, Gerret Jan(sen)], acknowledged before (me, Jacob Kip [clerk]." I would think Susannah might have made such arrangements as part of managing her household, whether or not her husband was alive or away, and so would not take this as necessarily indicating that Philippe was gone. Visit the Homepage of the Association of Descendants of Philippe du Trieux.