Roelof Jansen was baptized January 17, 1693/4 in the Lutheran Church in Albany, New York. His parents were Jan Albertsz and Geesje Jansz (possibly van Meppelen). [1][2]
He married Elizabeth Schermerhorn in the Reformed Church in Albany on 12 February 1727/8.[3][4] They had several children.
Church Records
Baptism
1694, Jan. 17. Roeloff, of Jan Albertsz and Geesje Jansz. Wit.: Antje Cross.[5]
Marriage
1728. Feb. 13. B. Roelef Jansen and Elyz. Schermerh. [6]
Children's baptisms
1736. May 16. Jacob, of Roel. and Elyz. Jansen. Wit.: J. Schermerh., Jr., Antie Schermerhoorn.[6]
Baptismal witness
1727. Jan. 15. Roelef, of Hendr. and Elsie Schermerh. Wit.: Roelef Albertsen, Elyz. Schermerhoorn. [7]
1743. July 31. Elizabeth, of Hieronymus and Zara Barheyt. Wit.: Roelof and Elizabeth Janse.[6]
Sources
↑Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of Albany, New York, 1683–1809, Baptisms, 1683-1700. "1694, Jan. 17. Roeloff, of Jan Albertsz and Geesje Jansz. Wit.: Antje Cross."
[1], which cites Huyck, Howk, Houck, In America 1660s-1982, by Sylvia E. Wilson, Box 11, Medina, Washington 98039. ISBN: 0-932334-54-7 Heart of the Lakes Publishing, Interlaken, NY 14847.
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