Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameRoelof Martinse Schenck 
Birth16 Jun 1620, Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands
Death14 Jan 1704, Flatlands, Long Island, NY
BurialNew Utrecht Cem, Bensonhurst, Kings Co, NY
FatherCol. Martin Schenck (1584-)
MotherMargaret Debockhurst
Misc. Notes
Came to New Amsterdam with his parents, brother Jan, and sister Annetje, in 1650. He settled in Flatlands, LI in 1660. Roelof married first, Neeltje Gerretse Van Couwenhoven in 1660 (6 children). 2nd wife Annetje P. Wyckoff - m. 1675 (4 children); 3rd wife Catryntyne Criegers Hoogland - m. 19 Nov 1688 (no children) Ellis lists this 3rd marriage as 30 Nov.
He settled at Flatlands, where, in 1661, he obtained a patent for forty-six acres of land, and subsequently purchased lands until he must have owned some three hundred acres and the one-half of the mill occupied by his brother John. At one assessment for taxation his ratables were the next highest in the town, and at another subsequently taken they were the highest. He was among the first enrolled as a member of the church of Flatlands, and no doubt among its principal supporters. When a bill was procured for the church, his subscription was the highest on the list. He was appointed by Governor Leisler captain of cavalry in Kings County, and at several different times held the office of justice of the peace and once that of schepen, or judge, and in general in public affairs was among the leading men in the colony.
His will was made 4 September 1704 and proved 3 August 1705, and in recorded in Book 7, page 209 in Surrogate's office of the county of New York. This will with other information concerning him and many of his descendants, is published in a book compiled by Capt. A. D. Schenck. U.S.A., published in 1883 and entitled "Ancestry and Descendants of Rev. William Schenck."
Roelof Martense Schenck devised all his real estate to his eldest son, Martin, who married June 20th, 1686, Susanna Abrahamse Brinkerhoff. He bequeaths to his two youngest sons, Garret and Jan, and to his six living daughters, Jonica, Maryke, Margaretta, Neeltje, Mayke and Sara, and the two children of his deceased daughter, Annetje, sixty and a half pounds each, and makes these legacies chargeable upon the real estate devised to his eldest son.
Roelof had three sons Martin, John and Garret—and seven daughters. Martin was left the homestead at Flatlands, and his descendants have principally remained on Long Island. John and Garret emigrated in 1696 or 1698 to Monmouth County, and together with Cornelius Couwenhoven, who married their sister Margaret, settled in Pleasant Valley on a five hundred acre tract of land purchased of John Bowne, merchant of Middletown.
He settled at Flatlands, where, in 1661, he obtained a patent for forty-six acres of land, and subsequently purchased lands until he must have owned some three hundred acres and the one-half of the mill occupied by his brother John. At one assessment for taxation his ratables were the next highest in the town, and at another subsequently taken they were the highest. He was among the first enrolled as a member of the church of Flatlands, and no doubt among its principal supporters. When a bill was procured for the church, his subscription was the highest on the list. He was appointed by Governor Leisler captain of cavalry in Kings County, and at several different times held the office of justice of the peace and once that of schepen, or judge, and in general in public affairs was among the leading men in the colony.
His will was made 4 September 1704 and proved 3 August 1705, and in recorded in Book 7, page 209 in Surrogate's office of the county of New York. This will with other information concerning him and many of his descendants, is published in a book compiled by Capt. A. D. Schenck. U.S.A., published in 1883 and entitled "Ancestry and Descendants of Rev. William Schenck."
Roelof Martense Schenck devised all his real estate to his eldest son, Martin, who married June 20th, 1686, Susanna Abrahamse Brinkerhoff. He bequeaths to his two youngest sons, Garret and Jan, and to his six living daughters, Jonica, Maryke, Margaretta, Neeltje, Mayke and Sara, and the two children of his deceased daughter, Annetje, sixty and a half pounds each, and makes these legacies chargeable upon the real estate devised to his eldest son.
Roelof had three sons Martin, John and Garret—and seven daughters. Martin was left the homestead at Flatlands, and his descendants have principally remained on Long Island. John and Garret emigrated in 1696 or 1698 to Monmouth County, and together with Cornelius Couwenhoven, who married their sister Margaret, settled in Pleasant Valley on a five hundred acre tract of land purchased of John Bowne, merchant of Middletown.
Spouses
Birth1641, Flatlands, Long Island, NY
Deathabt 1672, New York City, NY
BurialFlatlands Dutch Reformed Church Cem, Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY
FatherGerret Wolfertse Van Couwenhoven (~1610-1645)
MotherAeltje Cornelsie Cool (~1615-1683)
Misc. Notes
last name listed as both Van Kouwenhoven and Conover by Anne Pette Miles (Monmouth Co researcher) and Betzler.
Marriage1660, Flatlands, Long Island, NY
ChildrenMartin Roelofse (1661-1727)
Annetje (~1663-1688)
Jannetje Roelofse (1665-)
Marike (1667-1736)
Jans Roelofse (1670-1753)
Garret Roelofse (1671-1745)
Misc. Notes
Daughter of Pieter Claesen Wyckoff and Grietje Cornelise Van Ness.
Pieter Clausen Wyckoff is ths son of Claes Van Norden.
Grietje Van Ness is the daughter of Cornelis Van Ness and Maycke Van DerBorchgraeff.
Baptized on 27 November 1650 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Albert Wantenser en s.h.v., Aeltje Cornelis.
"Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 5:95.
Married Roelof Martense Schenck, son of Marten Schenck, in 1675.
William Forman Wyckoff, Wyckoff Family in America: A Genealogy (Summit, N.J.: Wyckoff Association in America, 1950), p.13.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:70.
She and Roelof Martense Schenck were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 at Amersfort.
David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 353. Old Members found here in the 4 Villages in the year 1677. Amersfort. Rudolph Martinsz Schenk and wife Annetje Pieters.
Witnessed the baptism of Nicholas Claes Wyckoff , son of Nicholas Pietersz Wyckoff and Sara Monfoort, on 16 February 1679 at Midwoud, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Rudolph Martensz, Annetje Pieters)
William Forman Wyckoff, Wyckoff Family in America: A Genealogy (Summit, N.J.: Wyckoff Association in America, 1950), p.17.
David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 389. Nicolaas; parents: Claas Pietersz, Sara Pietersz Montfoort.
Annetje Pieterse Wyckoff and Roelof Martense Schenck were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 "from Amersfort."
David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 339 Register of the Members from the Four Villages. 19 Nov 1679. Names of Members from Amersfort. Rudolph Martensz. and wife Annetje Pieters.
Witnessed the baptism of Sara Reyersen , daughter of Adrian Reyersen and Annetie Martense Schenck, on 21 November 1680 at Midwoud, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Roelof Martensz, Annetje Pieters).
David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 402. Abraham, Sara; parents: Ariaan Reijersz, Antje Martensz; op Midwoud; witnesses: Roelof Martensz, Jan Martensz, Annetje Pieters, Jannetje Stephens.
Witnessed the baptism of Annetje Romeyn , daughter of Christoffel Janse Romeyn and Geertje Pieterse Wyckoff, on 9 July 1682 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Roelof Martens Schenck, Annitje Pieters).
A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 121. Annitje; parents: Stoffel Jansz, Geertje Pieters.
David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 417. Annetje; parents: Stoffel Jansz Romein, Geertje Pieters; op Breukelen; witnesses: Roelof Martinsz Schenk, Annetje Pieters.
Witnessed the baptism of Antje Wyckoff , daughter of Marten Pietersen Wyckoff and Hannah Willemse, on 8 June 1688 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Cornelis Pietersen, Annatie Pietersen).
David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 443. Annatie; parents: Marten Pietersen, Hanna Willimsen; witnesses: Cornelis Pietersen, Annatie Pietersen.
Children by Roelof Martense Schenck:
1. Margaretta Roelofse Schenck b. 16 Jan 1678, d. 6 Dec 1751
2. Neeltje Roelofse Schenck b. 3 Jan 1682, d. 7 May 1751
3. Mayke Roelofse Schenck b. 14 Jan 1684, d. 25 Nov 1736
4. Sara Roelofse Schenck b. 18 Dec 1685, d. 1 Dec 1744
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:71.
Pieter Clausen Wyckoff is ths son of Claes Van Norden.
Grietje Van Ness is the daughter of Cornelis Van Ness and Maycke Van DerBorchgraeff.
Baptized on 27 November 1650 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Albert Wantenser en s.h.v., Aeltje Cornelis.
"Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 5:95.
Married Roelof Martense Schenck, son of Marten Schenck, in 1675.
William Forman Wyckoff, Wyckoff Family in America: A Genealogy (Summit, N.J.: Wyckoff Association in America, 1950), p.13.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:70.
She and Roelof Martense Schenck were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 at Amersfort.
David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 353. Old Members found here in the 4 Villages in the year 1677. Amersfort. Rudolph Martinsz Schenk and wife Annetje Pieters.
Witnessed the baptism of Nicholas Claes Wyckoff , son of Nicholas Pietersz Wyckoff and Sara Monfoort, on 16 February 1679 at Midwoud, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Rudolph Martensz, Annetje Pieters)
William Forman Wyckoff, Wyckoff Family in America: A Genealogy (Summit, N.J.: Wyckoff Association in America, 1950), p.17.
David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 389. Nicolaas; parents: Claas Pietersz, Sara Pietersz Montfoort.
Annetje Pieterse Wyckoff and Roelof Martense Schenck were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 "from Amersfort."
David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 339 Register of the Members from the Four Villages. 19 Nov 1679. Names of Members from Amersfort. Rudolph Martensz. and wife Annetje Pieters.
Witnessed the baptism of Sara Reyersen , daughter of Adrian Reyersen and Annetie Martense Schenck, on 21 November 1680 at Midwoud, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Roelof Martensz, Annetje Pieters).
David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 402. Abraham, Sara; parents: Ariaan Reijersz, Antje Martensz; op Midwoud; witnesses: Roelof Martensz, Jan Martensz, Annetje Pieters, Jannetje Stephens.
Witnessed the baptism of Annetje Romeyn , daughter of Christoffel Janse Romeyn and Geertje Pieterse Wyckoff, on 9 July 1682 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Roelof Martens Schenck, Annitje Pieters).
A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 121. Annitje; parents: Stoffel Jansz, Geertje Pieters.
David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 417. Annetje; parents: Stoffel Jansz Romein, Geertje Pieters; op Breukelen; witnesses: Roelof Martinsz Schenk, Annetje Pieters.
Witnessed the baptism of Antje Wyckoff , daughter of Marten Pietersen Wyckoff and Hannah Willemse, on 8 June 1688 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Cornelis Pietersen, Annatie Pietersen).
David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 443. Annatie; parents: Marten Pietersen, Hanna Willimsen; witnesses: Cornelis Pietersen, Annatie Pietersen.
Children by Roelof Martense Schenck:
1. Margaretta Roelofse Schenck b. 16 Jan 1678, d. 6 Dec 1751
2. Neeltje Roelofse Schenck b. 3 Jan 1682, d. 7 May 1751
3. Mayke Roelofse Schenck b. 14 Jan 1684, d. 25 Nov 1736
4. Sara Roelofse Schenck b. 18 Dec 1685, d. 1 Dec 1744
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:71.
Marriage1675
Birth1645, Manhattan, New York City, NY
Death1713, Flatlands, Kings Co, NY
BurialFlatbush Reformed Dutch Church Cem, Flatbush, Kings Co, NY
Misc. Notes
Catrina Creiger was baptized Dec 31, 1645 @ New Amsterdam (NYC), NY. She was the d/o Captain Martin Creiger (b. abt 1614 Toulouse, France-d.early 1713 in the Mohawk Valley, Canastagione,NY) & Lysbet (Elizabeth) Jans. Captain Martin Cregier was the first Burgomaster (Mayor) of New Amsterdam, NY.
Her diminutive Dutch nickname was "Trynjie".She is often referred to in legal records as "Trynjie" just as her husband was referred to as "Stoffel".
Catrina Cregier was married to her first husband (Nicasius De Sille) only briefly before she was married to Christoffel Hooglandt (marriage banns) June 23, 1661 ("It was formally announced from the pulpit of the church in the fort"). They were parents to: Dirck (b. 1662-d. 1721), Elizabeth (b. 1664, d. young),Harman I (b. 1666, d. young), Martin (b.1667, d. young), Christoffel (b. 1669-d. 1748), Francis (b. 1672), Jacob (b. 1676, d. prior to 1684), Harmanus II(b. 1681-d. 1771).
After the death of "Stoffel" Hooglandt in Feb. 1684, she continued to live at their home located on Pearl Street betw. State & Whitehall Streets, NYC until she next married twice widowed Roelof Martense Schenck in 1688. The service was held at the Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church on Long Island.
At that time she "moved to the bay" (Flatlands - near Jamaica Bay) where she lived thru the death of her 2nd husband (1705). Although her other children moved away from Long Island, her youngest son Harmanus (1681-1771) lived @ Long Island the rest of his life. Catrina Creiger died the last part of 1713 (after the death of her father earlier in 1713). Both she & her son Harmanus II were members of the Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church (est. 1654).
Her diminutive Dutch nickname was "Trynjie".She is often referred to in legal records as "Trynjie" just as her husband was referred to as "Stoffel".
Catrina Cregier was married to her first husband (Nicasius De Sille) only briefly before she was married to Christoffel Hooglandt (marriage banns) June 23, 1661 ("It was formally announced from the pulpit of the church in the fort"). They were parents to: Dirck (b. 1662-d. 1721), Elizabeth (b. 1664, d. young),Harman I (b. 1666, d. young), Martin (b.1667, d. young), Christoffel (b. 1669-d. 1748), Francis (b. 1672), Jacob (b. 1676, d. prior to 1684), Harmanus II(b. 1681-d. 1771).
After the death of "Stoffel" Hooglandt in Feb. 1684, she continued to live at their home located on Pearl Street betw. State & Whitehall Streets, NYC until she next married twice widowed Roelof Martense Schenck in 1688. The service was held at the Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church on Long Island.
At that time she "moved to the bay" (Flatlands - near Jamaica Bay) where she lived thru the death of her 2nd husband (1705). Although her other children moved away from Long Island, her youngest son Harmanus (1681-1771) lived @ Long Island the rest of his life. Catrina Creiger died the last part of 1713 (after the death of her father earlier in 1713). Both she & her son Harmanus II were members of the Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church (est. 1654).
Marriage19 Nov 1688, Long Island, Kings Co, NY
Marr MemoFlatbush Dutch Reformed Church
No Children