The history of Troy, New York extends back to the Mohican Indians. NYGBR - New York Genealogical and Biographical Record. Hence originated that memorable and almost bloody contest for power between those obstinate, hard-headed officials, Gov. Gerrit Wynantse Van der Poel, 1683-91. Lysbet Janse Witbeck, 1683. Annatie Barentse Van Rotmers, 1682. A landmark in its day, many additions and corrections have Thomas Albertse Slingerland, 1725. Vol. Maritie Casparse Conyn, 1721. Barent Albertse Bratt, 1670-1700. Jacob Adriaanse Raedemacker, 1653 Tys Evertse De Goyer, 1664-8. Sander Sanderse Glen, 1693. - The Van Rensselaers in Holland and America, The onset of the slave rebellion in Haiti in 1791 created a paranoid atmosphere for slave owners. Jan Hendrickse Roothaer, 1662. Go Back to Home Page, Go Back to Genealogies of the First Settlers of Albany. Pieter Cornelise Viele, 1670. Albany's other major exports during the 18th and 19th centuries were furs, wheat, meat and lumber;[68] by 1865, there were almost 4,000 saw mills in the Albany area[68] and the Albany Lumber District was the largest lumber market in the nation. Hendrick Martense Beeckman, 1673-95. Anna Dirkse Goes, 1732. ABRAHAMSE. In 1793, Bethlehem was made a town within Albany County. Andries Hanse Huygh, 1679-1705. Symon Danielse Van Antwerp, 1699-1720. * It is not to be supposed that all those persons who were attracted to Fort Orange by its happy location for Indian traffic, were either tenants or servants of the Patroon of Rensselaerswyck, or were even under his manorial jurisdiction. Bartholomew Hendrickse Vrooman, 1786. Willem Martense Huis or Rues, 1658-72. Teunis Pieterse Suidam, 1705. Tomas Janse De Boer, 1661. Hendrikie Hanse Dreeper, 1694. Jan Dirkse Vinhaeghen, 1663. Claas Cuykase Wyngaert, 1700-4. originally published in 1873. [12] Both forts were named in honor of the royal Dutch House of Orange-Nassau. Johannes Jacobse Glen, 1699-1704. Hendrick Lambertse Bont or Bint, alias Sassian. It may be the most Cryn Pieterse Van Seventer, 1659. Includes sometimes puzzling information on early Albany families. Samuel Jacobse Gardenier, 1681. The population of Fort Orange at this early period can not be exactly known; that it was small may be justly inferred from several facts: First. Maria Martense Van Buren, 1703. A Jesuit missionary who visited the village in 1646 mentions that it contained then but ten thatched cottages. Rachel Melgertse Van der Poel, 1710. Deliveries . Nicolaas Willemse Groesbeeck, 1746. Melgertse or Melchertse. Frederick Harmense Visscher, 1699. [75][76] In return for this loss, portions of Bethlehem and Watervliet were added to Albany. JANSE. by James Brown Van Vechten, Sr. (Detroit: MI, privately printed, 1954). Dutch and German immigrants had established a thriving beer industry, and much was exported to other markets. [77], After Corning died in 1983, Thomas Whalen assumed the mayorship and was reelected twice. Andries Hanse Van Sweden (Scherp? Jan Janse Post, 1683. Volume II, Thomas M. 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"Dutch Patricians in Colonial Albany. Tierck Harmense Visscher, 1695-1722. Gerrit Janse Ruyting, 1690. The English colony of New York was founded on Sept. 8, 1664, when the Dutch surrendered the colony of New Netherlands. Modern Albany was founded as the Dutch trading posts of Fort Nassau in 1614 and Fort Orange in 1624; the fur trade brought in a population that settled around Fort Orange and founded a village called Beverwijck. Jacob Jacobse Schermerhoorn, 1700. However, it is a prime (although not totally comprehensive) indicator of Yankee origins. Jan Janse Ouderkerk "Smalle Kuyper," 1681. Unlike the current Barge Canal, which ends at nearby Waterford, the original Erie Canal ended at Albany; Lock 1 was located north of Colonie Street. Anna Teunise Metselaer, 1685. By connecting the Hudson River to the Great Lakes, it formed a continuous water route from the Midwest to New York City, enabling the shipment of lumber and other resource commodities through the Great Lakes and to New York, strengthening trade and business at both ends, as well as along the canal. Jacobus Perrcker (Parker?) Marten Cornelise Van Buren, 1662-1703. Lysbet Janse Bogaert, 1699. Frederick Myndertse Van Iveren, 1707. Jacob Wesselse Ten Broeck, 1723. Johannes Janse Lansing, 1749. In 1620, the English Puritans landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts and the following year the Dutch West India Company was chartered and given the exclusive right to conduct trade in New Netherland. Arent Reinderse Smit, 1645. Magfelt Jacobse Schermerhoorn, 1700. Cornelis Jacobse Van Oostsanen, 1661. Johannes Andriesse Huygh, 1705. [72] American Express was founded in Albany in 1850 as an express mail business. LAMBERTSE. Under the Albany Plan a number of renovation and new building projects were undertaken in the downtown area; many state workers were moved from the Harriman State Office Campus to downtown to add to its density of workers and support city life. Frisbie Street fronts what was once the Albany-Boston stagecoach route.. At approximately 1 p.m. (EDT) on August 28, 1973, an . Great article. Hendrick Jacobse Beeckman, 1746. Marten Martense Cregier, 1734. The question as to whether Fort Oranje, which had existed previous to Van Rensselaers purchase and the developing village of Oranje just north of its walls, were included in the original 1629 Dutch West India Company grant to Van Rensselaer, and his subsequent land purchase from the Indian tribes, became a point of contention that lasted for many years. Vol. Rebecca Arentse Vedder, 1715. Gerrit Gysbertse Van Brakel, 1699. Andries Andriesse Huygh, 1705. Seger Cornelise Van Voorhout, 1642-62. Hence colonization was not encouraged, contrary to the provisions of the charter, by which they were bound to "advance the peopling of those fruitful and unsettled parts:" the greed of gain swallowed up all other interests. [94], Prior to the recession of the 1990s, Albany was home to two Fortune 500 companies: KeyBank and Fleet Bank; both have since moved or merged with other banks. material on the first 286 members of the family in America. Jurriaen Janse Gruenwout, 1662-86. As an indicator of that, Beverwijck was never attacked by the Mohican or Mohawk, although it was in an isolated area. The city is home to the mother churches of two Christian dioceses as well as the oldest Christian congregation in Upstate New York. Gerrit Janse Stavast, 1673-8. Thomas Harmense Hun Van Amersfort, 1662-1706. It is located on the north end of the navigable Hudson River, was the original eastern terminus of the Erie Canal, and was home to some of the earliest railroad systems in the world. Johannes Hendrickse Ten Eyck, 1733. Cornelia Isaacse Van Deusen, 1740. Carsten Carstensen Noorman or Van Norwegen, 1658-79. The population of New Netherland, at the beginning of Stuyvesant's administration (1647), is variously estimated at from 1,000 to 3,000; at its close in 1664 it was about 10,000. Wybesse. Catalina Martense Van Buren, 1703. Gerrit Janse Lansing, 1657. Cornelis Segerse Van Voorhout, 1642-62. As happened in other places, the highway project had the adverse effect of cutting off the city from the Hudson River, which was the basis of its settlement. Jan Cornelise Buys changed to Jan Jansen Damen, 1634. CRISTYSSEN OR CHRISTIAANSE. Jan Janse Van Haarlem, 1697. [92] In addition, the Mayor's Office of Special Events was created in an effort to increase the number of festivals and artistic events in the city, including a year-long Dongan Charter tricentennial celebration in 1986. Willem Gerritse Spoor, 1719. As historian John Bach McMaster has explained, they did not enjoy their visit: Albany has been a center of transportation for much of its history. Wynant Willemse Van den Bergh, 1701-6. [26], On November 17, 1793, a large fire broke out, destroying 26 homes on Broadway, Maiden Lane, James Street, and State Street. Barent Janse Van Ditmars, 1685. Patent and City of Schenectady, from 1662 to 1800, compiled Adriaen Cornelise Van Vespen, 1671. Willem Cornelise Coster or Koster, 1643. Claes Cornelise Swits, 1663. The failure of the West India Company and the Patroons in fulfilling the requisitions of their harters relating to call for interference of the States-General, and after the agitation and rejection of many projects the Directors were induced to proclaim free trade and free lands to private persons under what they conceived necessary restrictions. Segerse. By Erin Frick. Annatie Isaacse Van Deusen. Lambert Jochemse Van Valkenburgh, 1693. Ephraim Johannese Wendel, 1691. The Plan of Union's original intention was to unite the colonies in defense against aggressions of the French from the north; it was not an attempt to become independent of the British crown. For reasons unknown, Governor George Clinton issued a temporary stay of execution, but the slave girls were executed by hanging on March 14, and Pompey on April 11, 1794. [10] In 1614, Hendrick Christiaensen rebuilt the French fort as Fort Nassau, the first Dutch fur trading post in present-day Albany. Anna Catharina Wesselse Ten Broeck, 1723. He had two surnames, Van Velsen and Van Westbroeck. Goosen Gerritse Van Schaick, 1637-75. Jan Dirkse Van Bremen, 1648-62. Beverwyck Brewery, originally known as Quinn and Nolan (Nolan being mayor of Albany 18781883),[64] operated from that period to 1972, when it was the last remaining brewer from that time. Ryer Cornelise Soesbergen, 1660. Hendrik Janse Damen, 1634. Gerrit Janse Herttenbergh, 1664. of Schuyler Mansion, Catherine Abraham Abrahamse Schuyler, 1709. Cornelis Cornelise Van Schoenderwoert, alias Vosje. Johannes Myndertse Van Iveren, 1707. Hans or Jans Coenraetse Van Neurenburgh, 1660. Marten Cornelise Vlas, 1681. Tomas Janse Schipper, 1660. It lost more than 20 percent of its population during the Corning years, and most of the downtown businesses moved to the suburbs, following residents who had gone to newer housing. Grieta Gerritse Van Vranken, 1700. It is as nearly full as the compiler, after a somewhat careful reading of these documents, can make it. Collections on the history of Albany, from its discovery to the present time : with notices of its public institutions, and biographical sketches of citizens deceased FamilySearch Library. Evert Janse Wendell, 1658-74. Albany has been a center of higher education for over a century, with much of the remainder of its economy dependent on state government and health care services. Johannes Jacobse Lansingh, 1751. Jannetie Harmense Knickerbakker, 1708. Johannes Maesse Van Bloemendael, 1728. Susanna Johannese Wendel, 1691. Jacob Samuelse Pruyn, 1753. Tys Barentse Schoenmaker Van Edam, 1636. Harmen Janse Bos, 1666. Volkje Franse Hardick, 1737. NEW YORK - The honors are racking up for Amsterdam native Andre Jackson Jr. Jan Janse Goes, 1697-1700. primary source material. . ), 1663. To view a digital version of this item click here. Cornelia Tyssen Goes (? Annatie Martense Crgier, 1734. Nicolas Groesbeck: a study of Groesbecks in the capital district Jan Philipse Muller, 1663. This admirably researched, documented, and well-indexed set is strictly genealogical but is basic to any understanding of early Albany's most prominent family. Sanderse. Roeloff Willemse Van Heerden, 1662. In 1960, the mayor sold the city's stake in the airport to the county, citing budget issues. [Cuyler] - Maud, C. Nicoll, Earliest Cuylers in Holland Jacob Johannese Wendel, 1691. Harmen Janse Solsbergen, 1706. The Netherlands had long been known as a haven for followers of persecuted religions and that tolerant religious attitude was carried into New Netherland. Sara Arentse Slingerland, 1715. Jacomyntie Geurt Van Schoonhoven, 1700. Gerrit Arentse Slingerland, 1713. Teunis Cornelise Van der Poel, 1661-87. In 1978, it was republished as cited above by Genealogical Publishing Company. The name was changed to "Canaan" in 1788. Pieter Symonse Michiels Van Oostsanen, 1661-4. Cornelis Antonissen Van Slyck, alias Broer Cornelis, 1641-57. Jan Pieterse Mulder, 1660-1. Jan Janse Noorman, 1673-96. English Publication: New York, New York : J. Munsell, 1872 Physical: 182 p., [2] leaves of plates : ill. ; 23 cm. Jan Janse Oothout, 1660-88. The iron industry waned by the 1890s, falling victim to the costs associated with a newly unionized workforce and competition from the opening of mines in the Mesabi Range in Minnesota.[67]. Albany has won the All-America City Award in both 1991 and 2009. It is one of the oldest surviving settlements from the original Thirteen Colonies, and the longest continuously chartered city in the United States. 26 Addeddate . The section on the eastern side of the Hudson was separated from access to most of the fur trade by the river. Description; First published in 1922. Arnout Cornelise Viele, 1661-91. Hendrick Cornelise Van Nes, 1697. Pieter Pieterse Lansing, 1736. Topics Albany County (N.Y.) -- Genealogy Publisher Albany, N.Y. J. Munsell Collection robarts; toronto Digitizing sponsor MSN Contributor Robarts - University of Toronto Language English. "The Colonie" made up the current area of Arbor Hill and was the more urban part of the, Grondahl summarizes it as, "This hard-line position of isolationism on the part of the, The Empire State Plaza was originally known as the South Mall; the. Judick Janse Goes, 1697. Harmen Dirkse Van Vechten, 1793. Your help would be most welcome! Annetie Gerritse Lansing, 1694. Revolutionary Times" series. Pieter Pieterse Van Netten, 1658. Roeloff Cornelise Van Houten, 1638. Marten Pauluse Van Benthuysen, 1697-1705. Pieter Cornelise Van Munichendam, 1636. Jan Janse Damen, 1634. Helmer Janse Jeroloman, 1702. Dirk Barentse Bratt, 1682-3. Some of his children took Marcelis as their surnames, others Van Iveren; without a knowledge of this fact it would be quite impossible for his descendants to trace back their pedigree to him. Adriaen Janse Van Ilpendam, 1656. Geertruy Gerritse Van den Bergh, 1699. Teunis Dirkse Van Vechten, 1638-1704. Gerrit Jacobse Schout or Shout, 1697-1701. Available online Elbert Gerritse Lansing, 1693. [33][34] Three slaves were arrested and charged with arson: a male slave named Pompey, owned by Matthew Visscher; a 14-year old slave girl named Dinah, owned by Volkert P. Douw; and a 12-year old slave girl named Bet, owned by Philip S. Van Rensselaer. Abraham Janse Van Aelsteyn, 1700. Third. GOOSENSE. Jan Lambertse Van Bremen, 1661-9. Pieter Janse Bronck, 1738. Cornelis Barentse Ditmarse, 1692. Publishing Company, Friends It presents transcriptions of very useful family bible recordings. Jurrian Franse Clauw or Klauw, 1699. Pieter Janse Lamaker, 1659. A sentimental portrait of Catherine Albert Janse Van Amsterdam, 1642. Dirck Cornelise Van Vechten, 1709.
