Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameHendrick Matthyse Smack
Birthabt 1635, Netherlands
Deathaft Jun 1708, Bergen, Bergen Co, NJ
BurialDutch Reformed Church, Bergen, NJ
Anst File#SK28-X4
Misc. Notes
Birth date 1630 - 1635
Hendrick Malysen Smock emigrated to America in 1654, having married Geerje Hermans, who died in 1708. He settled in New Utrecht, purchased land in 1665, took the oath of allegiance in 1687 and was a magistrate from 1669 to 1689. His children were, Matthias, Johannis, Marritje, Lecudert, Sarah, Martyntje and Rebecca.
“He came to America in 1654, at the age of 14 with his uncle” ... according to Paul Courte
Spouses
Birthabt 1642, Voorhuysen, Guelderland, Netherlands
Deathabt 1708, Bergen, Bergen Co, NJ
BurialDutch Reformed Church, Bergen, NJ
FatherHarmen Coerten (1610-1689)
MotherAertje Gerrits (~1610-1684)
Misc. Notes
Daughter of Harmen Coerten of Voorhuysen and Aertje Gerrits in Guelderland, Holland.
... notes according to Paul Courte - Mar ‘99
“In records of NY Biographical & Genealogical Record Vol 56, 1925 it states that she came with her parents to New Amsterdam on the Detrouw 12 Feb 1659. We believe she was born in Voorthysen, Gelderland Holland in 1652. She came with her brother Jan Harmansen, Neeltje Harmans, Gysbertje Harmens and Ryckje Harmens.”
ChildrenMatthias Hendrickse (~1659-~1727)
 Martyntje Hendrickse (1674-1705)
 Maretje (1662-1705)
 Johannes Hendrickse (1665-1754)
 Leonard (-~1739)
 Rebecca (~1681-)
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