Profiles of people mentioned in Bergen Church Records

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This open space page was created in an attempt to determine how many of the people mentioned in early records of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Bergen in New Jersey^[1] have WikiTree profiles. Page references are to first occurance of the person's name in the source cited.

• READ the Biography of Jacob Walichsz, which includes following
  • "On 16 August 1660 Bergen was founded (in 1871 it became Jersey City, NJ) and it included what had been Pavonia (houses inside palisades and farms outside palisades. This is the first permanent organized settlement in what would become New Jersey.
  • In 1664 the English took over the government and named the area that included Bergen "the province of New Jersey". The Jacob Walichsen [Van Winkle] grant at Pavonia/Bergen/NJ was confirmed by English Governor Carteret on 31 March 1668."

Garrettson-93 02:42, 23 December 2023 (UTC) WORK IN PROGRESS ---

• Thomas the cooper, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Jan the Englishman, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Frederick the cobbler, p. 15 (listed as having refused to contribute in petition).

(alphabetical by surname ignoring "van")

• Cornells Abrahams, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition) - no profile found
• Rev James L. Amerman, p10 (installed as pastor in 1871) - no match found
• Lourens Andries, p. 15 (listed as contributor not specifying sum in petition) - no profile found
• Lourus Andriense, p. 20 (listed as parent in Baptism #02 01 Jan 1666) - no profile found
• Jannetje Jans [Andriense], p. 20 (listed as parent in Baptism #02 01 Jan 1666)- no profile found
• Pieter [Lourus Andriense], p. 20 (Baptism #02 - 01 Jan 1666) - no profile found
• Claes Arentsen, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition) - no profile found
• Claas Arense, p7n, (one of builders of first stone church-1680) - no match found
• B. Bayard, p. 20 (sponsor Baptism #06 and #07 04 Nov 1666) possible match Balthazar Bayard
• P. Van Benthuyzen, p.7 (voorleeser 1726 - 1751)- no profile found
• Rev Cornelius Brett, D.D., p10 (installed as pastor August, 1876) -no match found - possibly related to Cornelius Brett (1741-ca 1840) son? grandson. Presumably same as DOCTOR Cornelius Brett, p. 11 (Pastor in 1912)
• Dirck Classen, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition) - no profile found
• Evert Coertsen, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition) - no profile found
• John Collard, p. 7 (first "clerk") -possible match: John Collard
• Annetje Cornelis [Jansen], p. 21 (parent Baptism #11 10 Mar 1667) - no match found
• Treyntje Cornelis [Pieterse], p. 20 (parent Baptism #05 19 Aug 1666)- no profile found
• Merritje Cornelis, p. 20 (sponsor Baptism #05 19 Aug 1666)- no profile found
• Jan Cornells, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)- no profile found
• Jan Cornells the rich, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition) - no profile found
• Rev John Cornelison, p. 9 (ordained and installed 26 May 1793 - possible match John Cornelius Cornelison
• Claes Pietersen Cos of Gemoenepa, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)- no profile found
• Steven Cortland, p7n, (one of builders of first stone church-1680) - no match found
• Clark & Van Nest of Newark, New Jersey, p10n (builder of church in 1841-42)
• William Day, p7n, (one of builders of first stone church -1680) - no match found
• Peter DeWint, p. 8 (1750 from Netherlands, at first recognized as pastor but forced to retire due to irregularities with his ordination) - no match found
• Hans Didericks, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #10 26 Dec 1666) no profile found - possibly related to Margaret Didericks
• Geertje Dircks, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #11 10 Mar 1667) -no match found
• Rev Abram Duryee, p10 (also an assistant pastor). - possible match Abraham Duryee
• Rev William Van Duzen Strong, p. 10 (assistant pastor for two and a half years) - no match found
• Mr. Sam. Edsal, p. 20 (sponsor Baptism #06 and #07 04 Nov 1666) - no profiles with this surname - possible match Samuel Edsall (bef 1633-1702)
• Janneke Edsall, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #10 26 Dec 1666) possible match Jenneke (Wessels) Edsall
• Ritsert Eerie, p. 20 (parent Baptism #06 and #07 04 Nov 1666) - no profiles with this surname
• Elysabet Eerie, p. 20 (parent Baptism #06 and #07 04 Nov 1666) - no profiles with this surname
• Andree Eerie, p. 20 (Baptism #06 04 Nov 1666) - no profiles with this surname
• Elysabet Eerie, p. 20 (Baptism #07 04 Nov 1666) - no profiles with this surname
• Dirck Gerritsen, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition) - no match found
• Gerrit Gerritsen, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition), Gerrit Gerritse, p. 21 (parent Baptism #12 1667)
• Annetje Hermans [Gerritse], p. 21 (parent Baptism #12 1667)
• Hermanus [Gerritse], p. 21 (Baptism #12 1667)
• Reynier Bastiaense Van Giesen, p.7 (voorleeser 1665 - 1707, Reynier Van Giesen, p. 21 (parent Baptism #09 & #10 26 Dec 1666)
• Dirckje Cornells [van Giesen], p. 21 (parent Baptism #09 & #10 26 Dec 1666)
• Abraham [van Giesen], p. 21 (Baptism #09 26 Dec 1666)
• Isaack [van Giesen], p. 21 (Baptism #10 26 Dec 1666)
• Johannis Van Giesen, p7n, (one of builders of first stone church-1680) - no match found
• Widow Pieter Rudolphsen Harmen, p. 15 (listed as contributor not specifying sum in petition)- no profile found
• Douwe Harmens, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition) - no profile found
• Cornells Hopper, p7n, (one of builders of first stone church-1680) - no match found
• Johanus Van Houten, p10n (on building committe for church built 1773) - possible match Johannis VanHouten
• Edmund N. Huyck, Esq., (in 1912 Vice President of the Holland Society, Albany County).
• Styntie Jacobs, p. 20 (sponsor in Baptism #01 - 01 Jan 1666)
• William Jackson, p. 8 (first pastor, called in 1753, sent to Holland for training and ordination, returned as pastor in 1757), William Jackson, p10n (on building committe for church built 1773) - no match found
• Claes Jansen, p. 21 (parent Baptism #11 10 Mar 1667) -no profile found
• Lysbet [Jansen], p. 21 (Baptism #11 10 Mar 1667) -no profile found
• Machghyel Jansen, p. 14 (signer of petition asking for clegyman)
• Pieter Jansen, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #11 10 Mar 1667)-no match found
• Willem Jansen, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• William H. Kirk & Company, p10n (builder of church in 1841-42) -no match
• Cornel Klopper, p. 20 (sponsor Baptism #03 - 16 Apr 1666) -no profile found
• Aeltje van Kouwenhoven, p. 20 (sponsor Baptism #06 and #07 04 Nov 1666) - no profile found
• A. J. F. van Laer, p. 11 (in 1912 archivist in charge of the manuscripts section of the New York State Library in Albany, New York)-possible match Arnold Johann Ferdinand van Laer (1869-1955)
• Jacob Leendertsen, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Joost van Linden, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Merritje Loockermans, p. 20 (sponsor Baptism #06 and #07 04 Nov 1666) - possible matchMaritje Loockermans (married Balthazar Bayard in New Amsterdam)
• Jan Loserecht, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Arent Louwrens, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Jan Lubbersen, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Tyes Lubbersen, p. 15 (listed as having refused to contribute in petition)
• Aennetje Lucas, wife of Lucas Dirckse, p. 20 (sponsor in Baptism #02 - 01 Jan 1666) - no profile found
• Lucas Dirckse, p. 20 (wife listed as sponsor in Baptism #02 - 01 Jan 1666) - no profile found
• Merritje Lucas, p. 20 (sponsor in Baptism #02 - 01 Jan 1666) - no profile found
• Elyas Magielse, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #09 26 Dec 1666) - no profile found
• Pieter Merse, p. 20 (sponsor Baptism #04 - 10 Jun 1666)
• wife of Pieter Merse, p. 20 (sponsor Baptism #04 - 10 Jun 1666)
• Elyas Michielse, p. 20 (sponsor in Baptism #01 - 01 Jan 1666)
• Rev John J. Moment, p10 (served as associate pastor for three years) - no profile found
• Sjoert Olfertse, p. 20 (parent Baptism #04 - 10 Jun 1666)
• Jittje Roels [Olfertse], p. 20 (parent Baptism #04 - 10 Jun 1666)
• Annetje [Sjoert & Jittje (Roels) Olfertse], p. 20 (Baptism #04 - 10 Jun 1666)
• Paulus Pietersen, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Cristiaen Pieterse, p. 20 (parent Baptism #05 19 Aug 1666) no profile found
• Christiaen Pieterse, p. 20 (sponsor Baptism #06 and #07 04 Nov 1666) no profile found
• Metje [Cristiaen Pieterse & Treyntje Cornelis], p. 20 (Baptism #05 19 Aug 1666)
• Adrian Post, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Jan Schulten, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Dom Henricus Selyns, p. 7 (1664, compiled first list of 18 church members, Minister of church in Breukelen, Long Island)
• Jacob Sergiant, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Abraham Sickels, p. 7 (ca 1752 - last "voorleeser", first pastor arrived during his tenure, after which post of "voorleeser" became "clerk")
• Garrit Sip, p10n (on building committee for church built 1842) -no profile found
• Jan Slot, p. 20 (Baptism #01 - 01 Jan 1666)
• Merritje Jacobs [Slot], p. 20 (listed as parent in Baptism #01 - 01 Jan 1666)
• Hellitje Jans, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #12 1667) - probable match Hilletje Jans (see also van Voorst)
• Pieter Jansen Slot, p. 20 (listed as parent in Baptism #01 - 01 Jan 1666)
• Hermen Smee, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #09 26 Dec 1666) - no profile found
• Herman Smedman, p. 14 (signer of petition asking for clegyman)
• Harmen Smedeman, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Hendrick Jansen Spyer, p. 15 (listed as having refused to contribute in petition)
• Englebeert Steenhuysen, p. 6 (1662 voorleser and schoolmaster) - no profile found
• Engelbert Steenhuysen, p. 15 (listed as contributor not specifying sum in petition)
• Casper Steinmetz, p. 14 (signer of petition asking for clegyman), p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #08 26 Dec 1666),Casparus Steynmets, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #12 1667) -probable match
• wife of Casperus Steynmets, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #08 26 Dec 1666) probable match Janneken Gerrits, Jannetje Steynmets, p. 20 (sponsor Baptism #03 - 16 Apr 1666)
• Jannetje [Straetmaker], p. 21 (Baptism #08 26 Dec 1666) - no profiles with this surname
• Jan Straetmaker, p. 21 (parent Baptism #08 26 Dec 1666) - no profiles with this surname
• Geesje Gerrits [Straetmaker], p. 21 (parent Baptism #08 26 Dec 1666) - no profile found
• Miss Anna Stuyvesant, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #09 26 Dec 1666)
• Peter Stuyvesant, p. 5
• Jan Swaen, p. 15 (listed as contributor not specifying sum in petition) - no profile found
• Rev. Benjamin C. Taylor, p. 9 (called two days after death of Rev. Cornelison (20 Mar 1828), served as pastor 44 years. no match found (Book found, but can't match to a profile: In Memoriam Rev. Benjamin C. Taylor, D.d., Pastor Of The Reformed (dutch) Church Of Bergen, In New Jersey, From 1828 To 1881. Entered Into Rest February 2, 1881) - see also Annals of the Classis of Bergen, of the Reformed Dutch Church, and of the Churches Under Its Care: Including, the Civil History of the Ancient Township of Bergen, in New Jersey (Classic Reprint) Gebundene Ausgabe – 25. November 2017 Englisch Ausgabe von Benjamin C. Taylor (Autor)
• Claesie Teunissen, the widow of Romein Teunissen, p. 15 (listed as contributor not specifying sum in petition) - no profile found possibly related to Tobias Teunissen, as are following...
• Dirck Teunissen, p. 15 (listed as contributor not specifying sum in petition)
• Hendrick Teunissen, p. 15 (listed as contributor not specifying sum in petition)
• Michiele Teunissen, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition)
• Edwarts Nicholas Verlet, p. 15 (listed as contributor not specifying sum in petition)
• Sr. N. Varlet, p. 20 (sponsor Baptism #03 - 16 Apr 1666), Sr. N. Varlet, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #09 26 Dec 1666) - probable match Nicolaes Varleth
• Adriaen Vermeule, p.7 (voorleeser 1708-1725, previously voorleeser and town clerk of Nieuw Haarlem)
• Tielman van Vleeck, p11, p.14, ("well-known notary" - name misprinted as "Teilman van Neeck") -probable match Tielman van Vleck Sr
• Jde van voorst, p. 20 (parent Baptism #03 - 16 Apr 1666), p. 20 (sponsor Baptism #05 19 Aug 1666), Jde van voorst, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #10 26 Dec 1666)
• Hellitje Jans [van voorst], p. 20 (parent Baptism #03 - 16 Apr 1666)
• Joanna (van Voorst) van de Voorst Joanna [van voorst], p. 20 (Baptism #03 - 16 Apr 1666)
• Michielsen Jansen, p. 14 (listed as voluntary contributor in petition - note Michael Jansen Vreeland)
• Abraham Vreeland, p10n (on building committee for church built 1842)
• Daniel Van Winkel, p10n (on building committe for church built 1773) -no profile found - possibly related to Simeon van Winkel
• Hendrick Van Winkel, p10n (surveyed the church land 1773).possible match Hendrick van Winkle
• Jacob D. Van Winkel, p10n (on building committee for church built 1842) - no match - possibly related to Jacob van Winkle Also possible match Jacob Walichsz (aka van Winkel, van Hoorn)
• James I. Wyer, Jr. p. 11 (in 1912 Director of New York State Educational Department - New York State Library)
• Rev . Casparus Van Zuuren, of Long Island, p.7n (preached the dedicatory sermon May 23, 1681) - no profile found

Lourus Duyts, p. 21 (parent Baptism #13 1667) Grietje Jans, p. 21 (parent Baptism #13 1667) Catreyn, p. 21 (Baptism #13 1667) Pieter Mercelis, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #13 1667) wife of Pieter Mercelis, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #13 1667)

Paulus Pieters, p. 21 (parent Baptism #14 14 Apr 1667) Treyntje Maertens, p. 21 (parent Baptism #14 14 Apr 1667) Cristina, p. 21 (Baptism #14 14 Apr 1667) Hermen Eduwaertse, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #14 14 Apr 1667) Jenneke Edsall, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #14 14 Apr 1667)

Hendrick Tonise, p. 21 (parent Baptism #15 15 Aug 1667) Grietje Samuels, p. 21 (parent Baptism #15 15 Aug 1667) Treyntje, p. 21 (Baptism #15 15 Aug 1667) Guert Gerritse, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #15 15 Aug 1667) Treyntje Symons, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #15 15 Aug 1667)

Samuel Edsall, p. 21 (parent Baptism #16 04 Sep 1667) Jenneke Edsall, p. 21 (parent Baptism #16 04 Sep 1667) Joanna, p. 21 (Baptism #16 04 Sep 1667) Sr. N. Bayard, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #16 04 Sep 1667) Hendrickje Wessels, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #16 04 Sep 1667)

Jan Evertse Kerseboom, p. 21 (parent Baptism #17 19 Oct 1667) Grietje Jaspers, p. 21 (parent Baptism #17 19 Oct 1667) Aennetje, p. 21 (Baptism #17 19 Oct 1667) Paulus Cornelis, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #17 19 Oct 1667) Merritje Jacobs, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #17 19 Oct 1667)

Hendrick vandewater, p. 21 (parent Baptism #18 03 Nov 1667) Grietje Vermeulen, p. 21 (parent Baptism #18 03 Nov 1667) Marey, p. 21 (Baptism #18 03 Nov 1667) Mr. Hans Kiersteede, Jr., p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #18 03 Nov 1667) Mareya Vermeulen Young woman, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #18 03 Nov 1667)

Jan Lubbertse, p. 21 (parent Baptism #19 03 Nov 1667) Maddeleentje Jans, p. 21 (parent Baptism #19 03 Nov 1667) Johannes, p. 21 (Baptism #19 03 Nov 1667) Pieter Janse Steenhalder, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #19 03 Nov 1667) wife of Pieter Janse Steenhalder, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #19 03 Nov 1667)

Gerrit Tysen, p. 21 (parent Baptism #20 1667) Hermptje Hermans, p. 21 (parent Baptism #20 1667) Pieter, p. 21 (Baptism #20 1667) Symon Carelss, Y. M., p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #20 1667) Carel Carelse, Y. M., p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #20 1667) Dickje Meyers, Y. D., p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #20 1667)

Arien van Laer, p. 21 (parent Baptism #21 1667) Abigel verplanck, p. 21 (parent Baptism #21 1667) Zara, p. 21 (Baptism #21 1667) Abraham van Laer, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #21 1667) Mayritje Wernaers, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #21 1667)

Casper Steynmets, p. 21 (parent Baptism #22 29 Dec 1667) Jannetje Gerrits, p. 21 (parent Baptism #22 29 Dec 1667) Joanna, p. 21 (Baptism #22 29 Dec 1667) Jan Straetmaker, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #22 29 Dec 1667) Aennetje Corneliss, p. 21 (sponsor Baptism #22 29 Dec 1667)

Hendrick Reycken, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #23 - 8 July 1668) Eytje Jacobs, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #23 - 8 July 1668) Dirck, p.22 (Baptism #23 - 8 July 1668) Hans Didericke, p.22 (Sponsor Baptism #23 - 8 July 1668) Janneke Edsall, p.22 (Sponsor Baptism #23 - 8 July 1668)

Thomas Fredrickse, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #24) Merreytje Ariaens, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #24) Jannetje , p.22 (Baptism #24) Jan Loserecht, p.22 (Sponsor Baptism #24) Aennetje Hermens, p.22 (Sponsor Baptism #24)

Tys Lubberts, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #25 24 Oct 1668) Treyntje Jans, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #25 24 Oct 1668) Aennetje, p. 22 (Baptism #25 Oct. 4 1668) Hendrick Reycken, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #25 Oct. 4 1668) Maddaleentje Jans, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #25 Oct. 4 1668)

Jan Straetmaker, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #26 17 Feb 1669) Geesje Gerrits, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #26 17 Feb 1669) Annetje, p22 (Baptism #26 17 Feb 1669) Guert Gerrits, p22 (Sponsor Baptism #26 17 Feb 1669) Janneke Edsall, p22 (Sponsor Baptism #26 17 Feb 1669)

Pieter Janse Slot, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #27) Merritje Jacobs, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #27) Jacob, p.22 (Baptism #27 1669) Magiel Tades, p.22 (Sponsor Baptism #27 1669) Grietje Jacobs, p.22 (Sponsor Baptism #27 1669)

Jan Evertse Kerseboom, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #28 17 Feb 1669) Grietje Jaspers, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #28 17 Feb 1669) Annetje, p.22 (Baptism #28 17 Feb1669) Cornells Abrahamse, p.22 (Sponsor Baptism #28 17 Feb1669) Merritje Jacobs, p.22 (Sponsor Baptism #28 17 Feb1669)

Dirck Janse van vogsten, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #29 24 Mar 1673) Elysabet Cornells, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #29 24 Mar 1673) Beelitje, p. 22 (Baptism #29 24 Mar 1673) Pieter Mersilise, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #29 24 Mar 1673) wife of Pieter Mersilise, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #29 24 Mar 1673)

Matheus Cornelise, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #30 23 Jun 1673) Anna Lubi, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #30 23 Jun 1673) Gerritje, p. 22 (Baptism #30 23 JUN 1673) Gerrit Gerritse, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #30 23 JUN 1673) Gerritje Cornells, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #30 23 JUN 1673)

Jan Evertse Kerseboom, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #31 09 Oct 1673) Grietje Jaspers, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #31 09 Oct 1673) Annetje, p. 22 (Baptism #31 09 Oct 1673) Gerrit Gerritse, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #31 09 Oct 1673) Merritje Jacobz, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #31 09 Oct 1673)

Samuel Edsall, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #32 09 Oct 1673) Jenneke Edsall, p. 22 (listed as parent in Baptism #32 09 Oct 1673) Zara, p. 22 (Baptism #32 09 Oct 1673) Warnaer Wessels, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #32 09 Oct 1673) Elyas Magielse, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #32 09 Oct 1673) Jannetje Magielse, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #32 09 Oct 1673)

Jan, p. 22 (Baptism #33 27 Mar 1674) Tomas Steegh, p. 22 (Parent Baptism #33 27 Mar 1674) Margritje Steeghs, p. 22 (Parent Baptism #33 27 Mar 1674) Claes Arentse Toers, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #33 27 Mar 1674) Hertman Magielse, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #33 27 Mar 1674) Grietje Jacobs, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #33 27 Mar 1674)

Samuel Edsall, p. 22 (Parent Baptism #34 22 Oct 1674) Banjamin, p. 22 (Baptism #34 22 Oct 1674) Elyas Magielse, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #34 22 Oct 1674) Hillitje Jans, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #34 22 Oct 1674)

Hertman Magielse, p. 22 (Parent Baptism #35 06 Apr 1675) Merritje Dirckse, p. 22 (Parent Baptism #35 06 Apr 1675) Claes, p. 22 (Baptism #35 06 Apr 1675) Dirck Claesen Braack, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #35 06 Apr 1675) Feytje Hertmans, p. 22 (Sponsor Baptism #35 06 Apr 1675)