Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameWillem Bogardus 
Birthbef Sep 1639, New Amsterdam, Albany, NY
Death1711, New York City, NY
FatherRev. Domine Everardus Bogardus (1607-1647)
MotherAnneke Jans (1605-1663)
Misc. Notes
Grew up after 1657 in Beverwyck (Albany) but returned to New Amsterdam when he became an adult. He was well-educated and served in several positions in the Colony, including Notary Public and Postmaster of New Amsterdam. On 29 Aug 1659, he m. (1) Wyntje Sybrante (c 1638/39 Amsterdam, Holland - divorced or dead by 1669), possible daughter of Sybrants Janszen and Lysbeth Adrains. (Wyntje poss. returned to Holland before her marriage to Willem was terminated.)
Spouses
Misc. Notes
Possible daughter of Sybrants Janszen and Lysbeth Adraiens). Wyntje possibly returned to Holland before her marriage to Willem was terminated.
Marriage29 Aug 1659, New York
Birth30 Nov 1639, Maestricht, Holland
Misc. Notes
Daughter of Nicasius De Sille, and widow of Francis Kriegier. Mrs. Kriegier had a daughter Elizabeth Cregier (Elizabeth's 5 Jul 1662 baptism sponsored by Martin Krieger, Nicasius de Sille and Elizabeth Kregier) from her earlier marriage, but it is not known whether this child survived.
Marriage13 May 1669