Adrian Hegeman (abt. 1691 - bef. 1772)

Born about 1691 in Flatbush, Long Island, New York colony

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Descendants

Died before Apr 1772 before about age 81 in Kings Co, New York colony

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Biography

Hegeman, Adriaen (s. of Abraham) of Flatbush, m. Martha Jansen Remsen Vanderbeek and 2ndly m. Adriaentje _____. County-clerk from 1726 to 1750; Will dated Sept. 1, 1770 ; probate Apl.16, 1772; rec. on p. 280 of Lib. 28, N. Y. surr. off. Signed his name "Adrian Hegeman. Issue:

1. Abraham 9 Sep 1720 Flatbush, NY - Dec 1795 of Hunterdon Co., N. J and Amwell, West Jersey, wife Maria Lequier^[1]
2. Petrus 1732-1808 of Flatbush;
3. Geertruy 1730-1740 uncertain date;
4. Adriaen 1726-1809 of Flatbush;
5. Rem 1725-1761. ^[2]

Will, Abstract of

In the name of God, Amen, September 1, 1770. I, ADRIAN HEGEMAN, of Flatbush, in Kings County, weaver, being sick. Calling to mind that it is appointed for all men once to die, and that it behooveth every man to settle his worldly estate in the best manner he can, so that no disturbance may arize about the same after his Decease. All debts to be paid by my executors. I leave to my son Abraham my Great Dutch Bible, and my silver cup, for his birthright. I leave to my son Petrus my two weaver's looms, and furniture thereto belonging. To my daughter Gertruy my best feather bed and furniture. My executors are to sell all my house and real estate, and pay the proceeds to my sons, Abraham, Adrian, and Petrus, and to the children of my son Rem, and to my daughter Gertruy. The children of my son Rem are John, Joseph, Adrian, Catrina, and Rem. I make my son Abraham, of Amwell, in West Jersey, and my sons, Adrian and Petrus, and Cornelius Vanderveer, executors. Witnesses, Jacob Suydam, Jacobus Vandevinter, Hendrick Suydam. Proved, April 16, 1772. Abstracts of wills on file in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Volume VIII. 1771-1776), pg 52 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS LIBER 28. Page 280. ^[3]

Burial

Adrian Hegeman - "He was a teacher at the Old Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church School and was also a skilled weaver. He served as clerk of Kings County from 1726-1750. As a weaver, during his spare time, he became one of the finest at his trade on Long Island." Birth 1691 Flatbush, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York Death 1772 Flatbush, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA Burial Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church Cemetery Flatbush, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA Memorial ID 41894033 ^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41894168#page=gr&GRid=41894168&ref=acom
2. ↑ The Register of the Early Settlers of Kings County Long Island by Teunis G. Bergen p. 135
3. ↑ https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE93146 https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/8800/005519024_00214/2400957
4. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41894033/adrian-hegeman