Johannes (Assenberg) Sterrenberg
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Johannes (Assenberg) Sterrenberg (abt. 1650)

Johannes Sterrenberg formerly Assenberg aka Starrenburgh
Born about in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederlandmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 28 Oct 1696 in de Caep de Goede Hoopmap
[children unknown]
Died [date unknown] [location unknown]
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Biography

Johannes was born about 1650. Johannes Sterrenberg ... Note: According to Delia Robberts his LNAB is STERRENBERG

Events

Witness the baptism of Jacobus Kijser as Johannes Sterrenberg [1]
Witness the baptism of Johannes Kijser as Johannes Sterrenberg [2]

Birth

Place: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands[3]

Marriage

28 Octb: 1696 Johannes Sterrenberg gebort: van Amsterdam jongman met juff:r Victor weduw: van zal: Pretorius mede gebooren van Amsterdam
Groom: Johannes Sterrenberg [3]
Bride: juff:r Victor [3]
Event Date: 28 October 1696 [3]
Event Place: Cape Town Dutch Reformed Church, de Caep de Goede Hoop, Dutch Cape Colony [South Africa] [3]

Research Notes

  • Possibly remarried in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Alida de Millij (daughter of Jan de Millij) see Notice of Marriage from 19 Dec 1710 where is listed as the widower of Johanna Victor (this signature appears to match that of Johannes Fredrick Starrenbergh on the VOC pay register)[4]
  • Possibly known as Jan Fredrick Starrenburgh as a person by that name has a child with Alida de Millij called Johannes Philippus baptised 25 Mar 1712 in Amsterdam, Netherlands and witnessed by Philippus de Millij and Catrina Reminck (widow of Jan de Millij)[5]
  • Possibly known as Johannes Fredrick Starrenbergh as person by that name is employed by the VOC and arrives in the Cape around 1695 and leaves around 1707. That name is on some muster rolls in 1696 and 1697. [6][7]
  • There are some "machtings" that are drawn up with a notary in 1715 with the names Johannes Starrenberg and Alida de Millij / Milly in Amsterdam, Netherlands[8][9]
  • In 1693 Johanna Victor with her first husband and 6 children are on the muster roll of free men in the Cape[10]
  • In 1696 only Johanna Victor is on the muster roll of free men in the Cape with 5 children (2 sons and 3 daughters)[11][12]
  • In 1696 Johannes Fredrick Starrenberg is on the muster roll of VOC military company men in the Cape as a midshipman (low rank)[13]
  • In 1697 Joannes Fredrik Starrenberg is on the muster roll of VOC military company men in the Cape as a midshipman (low rank)[14]
  • In muster roll dated Dec 1697 both he and his wife Johanna Victor are on the muster roll of free men in the Cape with Johanna's 5 children (2 sons and 3 daughters)[15]
  • In muster roll dated Dec 1698 both he and his wife Johanna Victor are on the muster roll of free men in the Cape with Johanna's 5 children (2 sons and 3 daughters)[16]
  • In 1700 both he and his wife Johanna Victor are on the muster roll of free men in the Cape with Johanna's 5 children (2 sons and 3 daughters)[17][18]
  • In 1701 both he and his wife Johanna Victor are on the muster roll of free men in the Cape with Johanna's 5 children (2 sons and 3 daughters)[19][20]
  • In 1702 both he and his wife Johanna Victor are on the muster roll of free men in the Cape with Johanna's 3 children (1 son and 2 daughters)[21][22]
  • In 1704 Joannes Starrenbergh (of Amsterdam) is on the muster roll of VOC military company men in the Cape as an "adsistent"[23]
  • In 1705 Johannes Starrenburg (of Amsterdam) is on the muster roll of VOC military company men in the Cape as an "adsisstent"[24]
  • In 1707 both he and his wife Johanna Victor are on the muster roll of free men in the Cape[25]
  • In 1708 his wife Johanna Victor is on the muster roll of free men in the Cape but he isn't[26]
  • There is also in this same period a landrost (magistrate) with the same name Johannes Sterrenberg who may or may not be the same person. I have not compared all the dates to check if there is any conflict.[27][28]

Sources

  1. ↑ The Genealogical Society of South Africa: eGSSA branch, South African Records Transcribed. A selection of historical records transcriptions. Source: Cape Town Baptisms 1703. Written by transcribed by Corney Keller. page 33. This transcription has been made from photographs of the Cape Archives Verbatim copies document VC 604 - Cape Town baptisms, memberships and marriages 1695-1712, which is a photocopy of the original register, now housed in the Nederduits Gereformeerde Kerkargief, Noordwal-Wes, Stellenbosch, as G1-8/1. This photocopy was made for the Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and a copy was donated to the South African Archives, a copy going to the Cape Town Repository (VC series) and to the Pretoria Repository (where it is part of the FC series).Written by transcribed by Corney Keller. Seen and entered April 28, 2017 by Susanna de Bruyn
  2. ↑ The Genealogical Society of South Africa: eGSSA branch, South African Records Transcribed. A selection of historical records transcriptions. Source: Cape Town Baptisms 1705. page 40. This transcription has been made from photographs of the Cape Archives Verbatim copies document VC 604 - Cape Town baptisms, memberships and marriages 1695-1712, which is a photocopy of the original register, now housed in the Nederduits Gereformeerde Kerkargief, Noordwal-Wes, Stellenbosch, as G1-8/1. This photocopy was made for the Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and a copy was donated to the South African Archives, a copy going to the Cape Town Repository (VC series) and to the Pretoria Repository (where it is part of the FC series).Written by transcribed by Corney Keller. Seen and entered April 28, 2017 by Susanna de Bruyn
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 The Genealogical Society of South Africa: eGSSA branch, South African Records Transcribed. A selection of historical records transcriptions. Source: Cape Town Marriages 1696. Written by transcribed by Corney Keller.page 89. This transcription has been made from photographs of the Cape Archives Verbatim copies document VC 604 - Cape Town baptisms, memberships and marriages 1695-1712, which is a photocopy the original register, now housed in the Nederduits Gereformeerde Kerkargief, Noordwal-Wes, Stellenbosch, as G1-8/1. This photocopy was made for the Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and a copy was donated to the South African Archives, a copy going to the Cape Town Repository (VC series) and to the Pretoria Repository (where it is part of the FC series). The marriages cover pages 89 through 110 of this register. Posted in Cape Town Marriages 1696 to 1712. Seen and entered April 28, 2017 by Susanna de Bruyn
  4. ↑ Source:
  5. ↑ Source:
  6. ↑ Source:
  7. ↑ Source:
    • The muster rolls with the name from 1696 and 1697 are VC 39 Volume 2 (1656-1699) muster rolls from the Cape and on TEPC CD2 ; Added by Shaun Wallace on 7 May 2021
  8. ↑ Source:
  9. ↑ Source:
  10. ↑ Source:
    Page 137 - Johannes Pretorius en Johanna Victors 6 k.
  11. ↑ Source:
    On Page 171 - Johanna Victor
  12. ↑ Source:
    Johanna Victor ...Mannen [0] , Vrouwen 1, Sonen 2, Dogters 3...
  13. ↑ Source:
    • TEPC CD2 ; TEPC transcript of Cape Archives Verbatim Copies VC 39, volume 2, pages 183 ; General Muster Rolls of the Cape - annual lists of officers, soldiers and sailors ; Added by Shaun Wallace on 7 May 2021
    On Page 183 - Johannes Fredrick Starrenberg, adelb:[orst], Militairen
  14. ↑ Source:
    • TEPC CD2 ; TEPC transcript of Cape Archives Verbatim Copies VC 39, volume 2, pages 183 ; General Muster Rolls of the Cape - annual lists of officers, soldiers and sailors ; Added by Shaun Wallace on 7 May 2021
    On Page 207 - Joannes Fredrik Starrenberg, adelb:[orst], Militairen
  15. ↑ Source:
    Johannes Sterrenberg en Johanna Victor...Mannen 1 , Vrouwen 1, Zoonen 2, Dogters 3...
  16. ↑ Source:
    Johannes Starrenbergh en v[rouw] Johanna Victor...Mannen 1 , Vrouwen 1, Sonen 2, Dogters 3...
  17. ↑ Source:
    On Page 206 - Johannes Starrenborgh en Johanna Victor
  18. ↑ Source:
    See attached scan on line 1
    Johannis Sterrenbergh en V[rou]w Johanna Victor...Mannen 1 , Vrouwen 1, Sonen 2, Dogters 3...
  19. ↑ Source:
    Note: this copy left the "r" out and had only the number of daughters as the number of children (3k), see the Netherlands VOC version for correct name and number of children
    On Page 12 - ’t Caabse district ... Johannes Steenburg & Johanna Victor 3 k.
  20. ↑ Source:
    See attached scan on line 15
    Johannes Sterenburg en V[rou]w Johanna Victor...Mannen 1 , Vrouwen 1, Sonen 2, Dogters 3...
  21. ↑ Source:
    On Page 35 - Johannes Starrenburg en Johanna Victor
  22. ↑ Source:
    See attached scan on line 5 from the bottom
    Johannis Starrenburg en vrouw Johanna Victor...Mannen 1 , Vrouwen 1, Zoonen 1, Dogters 2...
  23. ↑ Source:
    • TEPC CD2 ; TEPC transcript of Cape Archives Verbatim Copies VC 40, page 63 ; General Muster Rolls of the Cape - annual lists of officers, soldiers and sailors ; Added by Shaun Wallace on 7 May 2021
    On Page 63 - Joannes Starrenbergh, A'dam (Place), adsistent (Occupation)
  24. ↑ Source:
    • TEPC CD2 ; TEPC transcript of Cape Archives Verbatim Copies VC 40, page 63 ; General Muster Rolls of the Cape - annual lists of officers, soldiers and sailors ; Added by Shaun Wallace on 7 May 2021
    On Page 82 - Johannes Starrenburg, A'dam (Place), adsisstent (Occupation)
  25. ↑ Source:
    Page 139 - Johannis Starrenburg en Johanna Victor
  26. ↑ Source:
    Page 167 - Johanna Victor, huijsvrouw van Johannis Starrenburg
  27. ↑ Source:
  28. ↑ Source:
    I think this is a swearing in /affadavit / appointment of Johannes Starrenburg as landrost (magistrate) at the age of 29 - perhaps someone with a better knowledge of Dutch could confirm this
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Marriage record Johannes Sterrenberg & [Joanna] Victor - 1696
Marriage record Johannes Sterrenberg & [Joanna] Victor - 1696
1700 Muster Roll - Cape of Good Hope - VOC Netherlands Copy - Dated Jan 1701 (F4045); Image 351 of 474
1700 Muster Roll - Cape of Good Hope - VOC Netherlands Copy - Dated Jan 1701 (F4045); Image 351 of 474
1701 Muster Roll - Cape of Good Hope - VOC Netherlands Copy - Dated 23 Jan 1702 (F4047); Image 182 of 436
1701 Muster Roll - Cape of Good Hope - VOC Netherlands Copy - Dated 23 Jan 1702 (F4047); Image 182 of 436
1702 Muster Roll - Cape of Good Hope - VOC Netherlands Copy - Dated Dec 1702 (F4048 / Folio 441); Image 490 of 501
1702 Muster Roll - Cape of Good Hope - VOC Netherlands Copy - Dated Dec 1702 (F4048 / Folio 441); Image 490 of 501


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Shaun Wallace
Can we change the last name to Sterrenberg or something similar as the translation his LNAB was based on has been corrected on the source website. Also all documents I have come across so far use some form of Sterrenberg.
posted by Shaun Wallace
Van der Walt-440 Philip van der Walt
Would it be possible to find a primary source for the very first spelling of this LNAB? Perhaps under Starrenburgh or a similar variant?
posted by Philip van der Walt
Shaun Wallace
I have looked for a while with all phonetic variants but not come across anything yet. I have added further research notes in the meantime in case it helps someone else locate the record.
posted by Shaun Wallace
Shaun Wallace
Take a look at this record and see what you think (this is the only baptism of a Johannes Fredrick that matches the time period)

Baptism record of Johannes Fredericus -> https://www.openarch.nl/saa:0288894c-0b3f-412f-b639-a17c5d17d5fc (See also profile on FamilySearch for parents and siblings linked together - https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GZHL-CM4). It is possible the surname of the person in the record is not Sterrenberg and that is just the city his father is from.

I'm not sure if he would have been old enough to join the VOC in 1694, also he would have made for a very young husband to marry Johanna Victor but still possible none the less.

posted by Shaun Wallace
edited by Shaun Wallace
Shaun Wallace
Ok, I did some reading and for the British Navy it was a normal age. See: However, most midshipmen aspired to take the lieutenant examination at age 17 or 18, and the typical age of a midshipman was between 15 and 22.

So maybe that was a normal age for a midshipman, but it would he still be very young (18) when he marries Johanna Victors (at the age of 40) but a very similar age for his second wife. It could still work but I don't have any other evidence to support it as I haven't seen his parent's names mentioned anywhere.

posted by Shaun Wallace
edited by Shaun Wallace

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