Hudson County NJ

Marriages In The Village Of Bergen In New Jersey 1676 – 1686

1676 26 September 3. Helmigh Roelofs, Y. M., from Bergen, and Jannetje Pieters, Y. D., from Gelderland. Married Oct. 2 by preacher at Bergen. 27 October 29. Johannes Steynmets, Y. M., from Manhatans, and Annetje Jacobse Van Winkel, Y. D., from New York. Received, November 3o, certificate to New York. 28 December 17. Albert Zaberoski, Y. M., from Enghstburgh, and Machtelt Vander Linden, Y. D., from New York.. Received certificate January 8, 1677. 1677 29 March 18. Adriaan Post, Y. M., from the Hague in Holland, and Catryna Gerrits, Y. D., from Wageninge In Gelderland. Married April 17, 1677, at … Read more

Marriages In The Village Of Bergen In New Jersey 1732 – 1742

1732 213 August 10. Willem Zikkels, Y. M., born and living at Bergen, and Elisabeth Kuyper, Y. D., born and living at Ahasymus. 1733 214 April 21. Gerrit Dideriks, Y. M., and Jannitje Van Nieuwkerk, Y. D., both born and living at Bergen. 215 October 27. Petrus Stuyvesand, Y. M., born at New York, and Pryntje Preyer, Y. D., born and living at Bergen. 1735 216 June 7. Cornelis Diedrikx, Y. M., and Antje Roos, Y. D., both born and living at Bergen. 217 September 26. Helmigh Van Wagenen, Y. M., from Bergen, and Martje Brinkerhof, Y. D., born at … Read more

Marriages In The Village Of Bergen In New Jersey 1665 – 1675

Beginning number is the Record Number The bans of the following persons have been published for 1665 three Sundays, and as no objections have been raised, they have been married on the date and in the years, as follows: 1 December 3. Laurens Duyts and Grietje Jans. On the date as in margin their bans were proclaimed for the first time. As no objections have been raised, after three proclamations, their marriage has been concluded on January 1, 1666, by the minister or preacher. 1666 2 January 14. Jan Dirckse Straetmaker, Y. M., and Geesje Gerritse, Y. D. May 9. … Read more

Biographical Sketch of George Catlin

George Catlin, born in Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, 1796; died in Jersey City, New Jersey, December 23, 1872. In the year 1832 he went to the then far west, and during the succeeding eight years traveled among numerous native tribes, making many paintings portraying the life and customs of the people. He went to Europe, taking with him his great collection of pictures and objects obtained from the Indians among whom he had been for so long a time. One hundred and twenty-six of his pictures were shown at the Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, 1876, and now more than 500 of his works, … Read more

Baptisms in the Village of Bergen in New Jersey 1683 -1685

  1683 No Date Child Parents Witness & Sponsors 120 bo. Feb. 21 Feytje Hertman Magielse Merritje Dirckse Braack 121 bp. Apr. 2 Frans Johannis Spier  Mareytje Franse Jan Aertsen van de Bilt, Annetje Ariaense Sips 122   Jan Gerrit van Reenen  Achtje Everts Hessel Wiggertse  Ariaentje Magielse, Y.W. 123   Rutje Mr. Samuel Edsall  Rutje Edsall1 Mr. Hans Kiersteede, Hertman Magielse, Catreyna Crigers, Hendrickje Wessels, wife of Mr. Aldert Anton 124   Ridsert Mr. Samuel Edsall  Rutje Edsall Same witnesses as above 125 bp. Aug. 25 Roelof Hendrick Epkese  Mareya Lubberse Lubbert Lubberse, the younger with his wife 126 … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Herbert C. Moatz

Moatz, Herbert C.; manufacturer; born, Jersey City, N. J., Jan. 18, 1880; son of Lewis and Lorinda Kent Moatz; educated, Adelbert College, Western Reserve University, B. A.; married, Cleveland, Sept. 2, 1908, Elizabeth R. Ford; one son, Herbert C. Jr.; mgr. of the Wade Park office of the Cleveland Trust Co.; 1904-1908; treas. of the Deckman-Duty Brick Co. since 1908; member Alumnus of Delta Upsilon Fraternity; member Athletic, East End Tennis, the Plymouth Fishing, and the Delta Upsilon Alumni Clubs. Recreations: Tennis and Bass Fishing.

Baptisms in the Village of Bergen in New Jersey 1680 – 1682

1680 No Date Child Parents Witness & Sponsors 73 bo. Jan. 1 Gerrit1 Adriaen Post  Catreyna Gerrits   74 bo. Jan. 23 Pieter1 Helmigh Roelofse  Jannetje Pieters   75 bo. Mar. bp.11 Mar. 25 Cornelis Matheus Cornelisse Anna Lubi   Jacob Lubi, Catreyna Magielse 76 bp. Mar. 25 Johannes  Pieter Hesselse Elysabet Gerrits  Johannes Magielse, Y.M., Metje Derckse Braack, Y. W. 77   Marey  Sjarel Huysman Adriaentje Dirckse Davit de Maree Angenietje Streyckers 78 bp. Mar. 25 Willem  Tomas Tecxe Magrietje Tecx Jan Davitse, Margarietje Krets 79   Treyntje Walingh Jacobs  Catreyna Magielse Jacob Jacobse and his wife 80 bp. … Read more

Baptisms In The Village Of Bergen In New Jersey 1692

1692   No Date Child Parents Witnesses & Sponsors 229 bp. Mar. 29   Hermans Gerrit Gerritse & his wife An…. Hermens 230   Martays Gilam Bertolf  Merteyntje Hendricks Jo. Michielse Vreelant, Jannetje Gerrits wife of Cristoffel Steynmets 231   Gerrit Tomas Juriaense  Jannetje Straetmaker Guert Koerten, Geesje Gerrits wife of Jan Straetmaker 232 bp.Mar. 29 Adriaen Frans Post  Maeyke Kobus Helmigh Roelofse his wife Jannetje Pieters 233 bp. Apr. 4 Dierck Fredrick Thomasen  Catryna Hoppe Gerrit van Dien, Hendrickje Aert widow of Pieter Cornelise van Steenwyck 234 bo. Mar. 111 bp. Apr. 4 Hillegont Cornelis van Voorst  Feytje Gerrits … Read more

Biography of John Harrison

John Harrison, senior partner of the grocery firm of Harrison & Pace, was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, November 21, 1845, and is the youngest of three sons of Parker and Mrs. Agnes Harrison, Nee McMurray. He was educated in New York City, and at an early age became associated with an elder brother in the grocery business. On March 4, 1880, he married Miss Emma M. Bangerter, a native of New York, who was born on the day Abraham Lincoln was first elected President, in November 1860. They came to California on their wedding tour and remained. Before coming … Read more

Baptisms in the Village of Bergen in New Jersey 1674- 1676

 1674 No Date Child Parents Witness & Sponsors 33 bp. Mar. 27 Jan Tomas Steegh Margritje Steeghs Claes Arentse Toers, Hertman Magielse, Grietje Jacobs 34 bp. Oct. 22 Banjamin Mr. Samuel Edsall  Elyas Magielse, Hillitje Jane 1675 No Date Child Parents Witness & Sponsors 35 bp. Apr, 6 Claes Hertman Magielse Merritje Dirckse Dirck Claesen Braack , Feytje Hertmans 36 bp. Oct. 25 Hendrick Gerrit Gerritse, Annetje Hermans Engelbert Steen-Huys, Jurien Thomase, Annet Edsall, Y. D.  1676 No Date Child Parents Witness & Sponsors 37 bo. Mar. 8 Ragel Elyas Magielse Grietje Jacobs   38 bo. Apr. 18 Cornelis Pieter … Read more

Biography of Jacob Polhemus

Jacob Polhemus, deceased, was one of the pioneers of Colton, who located in that thriving city when the only buildings in the place were a saloon and eating-house, and the Pioneer Lumber Yard office. This was in 1875. He was a carpenter and builder by occupation, and was employed in the erection of the pioneer buildings of Colton. He built the first store opened in the town for Hathaway & Davenport, and many other well-known old-time buildings. In 1877 Mr. Polhemus purchased lots on the corner of Eighth and I streets and built his residence and shop upon them. This … Read more

Baptisms In The Village Of Bergen In New Jersey 1687-1689

1687 No Date Child Parents Witnesses & Sponsors 169 bp. Apr. 11 Maddeleen Johannes Spier  Marya Fransen   170   Tomas Cornelis Doremus  Janetje Joris van Elsiant   171 bo. Apr. 11 bp. Apr. 11 Judicht Claes Arentse  Toers  Jacomeyntje van Neste   172 bo. Apr. 4 bp. Apr. 11 Tomas Lourus Arentse Toers  Franseyntje Thomas   173 bp. May 23 Jannetje Theunis Roelofse  Treyntje Claes   174 bp. June 27 Treyntje Walingh Jacobse  Catreyna Migielse   175 bo. July 8 Metje? Matheus Cornelise  Catreyna Poulus   176 bo. July 9 de= (Ide)1 Cornelis van Vorst  Feytje Gerrits   177 … Read more

Marriages In The Village Of Bergen In New Jersey 1744-1754

1744 234 June 5. Albertus Spier, Y. M., born and living at Pemmerpog, and Orseltje Westervelt, Y. D., born and living at Hackensack. 235 August 20. Johannis Evers, Y. M., and Seytje Spier, Y. D. 236 October 20. Hartman Blinckerhoff, Y. M., and Claasie Van Houten, Y. D. 1745 237 June 14. Johannis Pryer, Y. M., and Geertruyt Siggelse, Y. D. 1746 238 March 22. Gerrit Van Wagenen, Y. M., and Margrietje Van Winkel, Y. D. 239 December 18. Abraham Pryer, Y. M., and Martje Sickels, Y. D. Were married in presence of Justices Michiel Vreeland and Pieter Marselis. 1747 … Read more

Baptisms In The Village Of Bergen In New Jersey 1690-1691

1690         No Date Child Parents Witnesses & Sponsors 204 bp. Apr. 22 Abraham Walingh Jacobse  Catreyna Magielse Jan  Pieter Slot, Y.M., Annetje Steynmets 205   Jan Matheus Cornelise  Catreyna Poulus Pieter Pouluse, Hillitje Poulus wife of Lubbert Lubbertse, Jr. 206   Eduart Eduart Erle Eduart Elsje Vreelant Enoch Michielse Vreeland, Preytje Michielse Vreelant wife of Adries Clasen 207   Cornelis Cornelis Roelofse  Magdaleena van Giesen Abraham van Giesen, Y. M., Treyntje Claes 208   Achtje Johannes Michielse Vreelant  Claesje Dirckx Hertman Michielse Vreelant, Ariaentje Michielse Vreelant Y.W. 209 bp. Apr. 22 Rachel Albert Albertse Terheun  Hendrickje Stevens Albert … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Samuel W. Garretson

Samuel W. Garretson, mechanical engineer and superintendent of gas and electric-light works for the Pacific Lighting Company of California, was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1844. He served his apprenticeship to the machinist trade during the years 1861 to 1864. Like many patriotic young men who lived during the dark days of the Rebellion he shouldered his musket and volunteered his services to our Government, and served in the Twenty-first Regiment New Jersey Volunteers, in the Army of the Potomac. After completing his trade he went to sea and spent about ten years on the ocean as an … Read more

Baptisms in the Village of Bergen in New Jersey 1677- 1679

1677 No Date Child Parents Witness & Sponsors 44 bp. Apr. 17 Barent Cornelis Barentse  Cornelia Hendrickse R. Van Giesen  Johannes van Giesen,Y. M., Maddaleena Van Giesen, Y.. D. 45 bp. Apr. 17 Hendrick Willem Janse Loserecht  Beelitje Tysen Tys Barentse, Annetje Hendrickse 46 bo. Apr. 27 Magiel Walingh Jacobse  Catreyna Magielse   47 bo. June 11 Roelof Helmigh Roelof  Jannetje Pieters   48 bp. Oct. 8 Aeltje Hertman Magielse  Merritje Dirckse Dirck Claese Braack, Metje Dirckse, Y. W. 49 bp. Oct. 8 Merritje Pieter Hesselse Elysabet Gerrits Guert Koerten, Reyckje Hermens 1678 No Date Child Parents Witness & Sponsors … Read more

Baptisms in the Village of Bergen in New Jersey 1668 – 1673

1668 No Date Child Parents Witness & Sponsors 23 bp. July 8 Dirck  Hendrick Reycken Eytje Jacobs Hans Didericke, Janneke Edsall 24   Jannetje Thomas Fredrickse Merreytje Ariaens Jan Loserecht Aennetje Hermens 25 bp. Oct. 4 Aennetje Tys Lubberts Treyntje Jans Hendrick Reycken, Maddaleentje Jans 1669   No Date Child Parents Witness & Sponsors 26 bp. Feb. 17 Annetje Jan Straetmaker, Geesje Gerrits Guert Gerrits, Janneke Edsall 27    Jacob Pieter Janse Slot Merritje Jacobs Magiel Tades Grietje Jacobs 28 bp. Feb. 17 Annetje Jan Evertse Kerseboom Grietje Jaspers Cornelis Abrahamse, Merritje Jacobs  1673 No Date Child Parents Witness & … Read more

Baptisms in the Village of Bergen in New Jersey 1666 – 1667

No BP Date Child Parents Witness & Sponsors 1 bp. Jan. 1 Jan (Son) Pieter Jansen Slot, Merritje Jacobs Elyas Michielse, Styntie Jacobs 2 bp. Jan. 1 Pieter Lourus Andriense, Jannetje Jans Aennetje Lucas, wife of Lucas Dirckse, Merritje Lucas 3 bp. Apr. 16 Joanna Jde Van Voorst, Hellitje Jans Sr. N. Varlet, Cornel Klopper, Jannetje Steynmets 4 bp. June 10 Annetje Sjoert Offense, Jittje Roels Pieter Merse with his wife 5 bp. Aug. 19 Metje Cristiaen Pieterse, Treyntje Cornelis Jde Van Voorst, Merritje Cornelis 6 bp. Nov. 4. Andree Ritsert Eerie, Elysabet Eerie Merritje Loockermans, Aeltje van Kouwenhoven,  Mr. Sam. … Read more

Marriages In The Village Of Bergen In New Jersey 1698-1708

1698 128 June 26. Pieter Gerbrants, Y. M., from Gemonepa, and Christyntje Juriaense, Y. D., from Bergen. Received certificate Aug. 7 to Hackensack. 129 July 31. Barend Hendrickse Spier, Y. M., and Kathalyntje Hendrickx, Y. D., both living at Pemmerpoch. Received certificate August 26, to Achquegnonck. 130 November 6. Dirck Straetmaker, Y. M., and Tryntje Buys, Y. D. Received certificate Nov. 24 to be married Nov. 27. 131 Christoffel Steynmets (widower of Jannitje Gerrits) and Sara Van Neste, Y. D. 132 April 12. Rutger Jansen, Y. M. from New York, living at Nassau Island, Queens Co., and Annetje Gerrits, Y. … Read more

Baptisms in the Village of Bergen in New Jersey 1686

1686 No Date Child Parents Witnesses & Sponsors 154 bo. Nov. 7 bp. Apr. 6 Dierckje Cornelis Roelofse  Maddaleena van Giesen Tonis Roelof Dirckje Cornelis 155 bp. Apr. 6 Aertje Jan Hermense  Neeltje Jans Jan Cornelise Buys, Reyckje Hermenz 156 bp. Apr. 6 Ragel Abraham Dutoiet  Jannetje Bokee Jacob Jacobse, Grietje Jacobs 157 bp. Apr. 6 Mareytje Tonis Janse Spier  Catreyna Thomas Willem Jansen and his wife 158   Pruis Casper Cornelise  Susanna Neeltje Jans Johannes Spier, Maddaleentje Jans, Catreyna Magielse 159   Josias  Reynier Josiassen van Roen  Constantina van de Swalme Gerbrant Claese and his wife 160 bp. Apr. … Read more