Maritie Myndertse b. ABT 1625 Iveren, Holland d. BEF 09 FEB 1691 Schenectady, NY: Salls Family Ancestry

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Birth Abt 1625 Iveren, Holland

Gender Female

Died Bef 09 Feb 1691 Schenectady, NY

Person ID I3991 Salls

Last Modified 14 Apr 2007

Family Jan Barentse Wemple, b. Abt 1620, Holland , d. Aft 18 May 1663, Albany, NY

Married Abt 1646 Beaverwyck, NY

Children

	1. Aeltie Wemple, b. Abt 1647, Albany, NY , d. Bef 17 Jan 1734, Beverwyck, NY
	2. Myndert Wemple, b. 1649, Albany, NY , d. Bef 09 Feb 1690
	3. Grietje Wemple, b. 1651, d. 1665
	4. Antje Wemple, b. 1653, Albany, NY , d. Bef 1699
>	5. Barent Janse Wemple, b. 1656, Albany, NY , d. Aft 1743, Schenectady, NY

Family ID F1334 Group Sheet

Notes	From a paper Titled THE WEMPLE FAMILY by William C. Wemple sent to David Wemple by Michael Lee Wemple on Sept 5, 1996: After the death of her husband, Jan Barentse Wemp, we find Maritie with a valuable estate and many responsibilities. From the following petition it would seem that she had the assistance of her son-in-law, Jan Cornelissen van der Heyden. We have not the date of the death of Jan Barentsz, but it occurred between May 18, 1663 and June 28th of the same year and the management of his estate by his widow, Maritie Mynderts would seem to prove her a woman of ability. She was one on the Myndertse family of two brothers of which were among the early settlers of Beverwyck (Albany). They came from Iveren and were know as Myndertse and Carsten Fredeickse. They were members of the Lutheran Church of which Myndert was an elder and Carsten a deacon in 1680. The unsettled condition of the early Dutch family names is well known by this family. Those of Carsten retained the name of Frederickse while the descendants of Myndertse some took the name of Myndertse, his Christian name, and others took that of Van Iveren, the place from which he came from in Holland. (The petition reads as follows): Petition of Jan Cornelissen van der Heyden and Paulus Cornelisse van der Hayden, concerning the estate of Jan Barentse Wemp. To the Noble, Very Worshipful, Their Honors the Director General and Council of New Netherlands, Noble, Very Worshipful Gentlemen - Whereas Maritie Menderts, widow of Jan Barentsen Wemp, deceased, a resident of the Colony of Rensselaerwyck, finds herself extremely injured and damaged, because some creditors or Aert Pieterson Tach, in the Esopus, have not hesitated to sell his Aert (Pietersen movable and immovable goods there, as also his horses and cattle and have partially received the proceeds thereof, by try to collect them, while the whole property was mortgaged and secured to her deceased husband and herself, who has had no opportunity during the last winter to assert her good claim, why he mortgage bond should have the preference to a later one, and to personal debts. Therefore - We the undersigned agents of the aforesaid Maritie Meynders request - In consideration that the house, barn, grain stalks, horses, cattle, even the land have been paid for by the said Jan Barentsen Wemp deceased, That your Honorable Worship will please to order, that the creditors aforesaid, who have already been paid and still try to collect their debts, abstain therefrom and give up their presumptions until the aforesaid widow shall by virtue of her mortgage bond have had her claim adjudicated and satisfied and that for this end the Honorable Court at Wiltwyck (Kingston) be written to and directed to assist the widow to obtain her just claim. Asking for your Honorable Worship's favorable answer we remain, Your Honorable Worship's subjects. Paulus Cornelissen, Jan Cornelissen van der Hayden. Amsterdam In N. Netherland. the 25th April 1664. On this May 9, 1664, before the honorable Court of Wildwyck, there being then present the Schout, Roelof, Swartwout, and the Commissaries, Albert Gybertsen, Tjerck Claesen deWit, Thomas Chambers and Gysbert van Imbroch, Appeared the worthy persons, Jan Cornelissen van der Heyden and Paulius Cornelissen, attorneys for Maritje, widow of Jan Barentsen Wemp. and informed the aforesaid Honorable Court of the following Lords acknowledgement, with the request to enter the same in the minutes, it reads word for words as follows: Before me, Cornelius van Ruyven Secretary in the services of the Honorable Chartered West Indian Company in New Netherland. Appeared the worthy Aert Pietersen Tack, who in the presence of the Honorable Lord Councillors deSille and Johan de Decker, acknowledged that he is really and truly indebted to the worthy Jan Barentsen Poest as follows: For two horses in beavers value, fl. 600 Another horse, 106 schepels of wheat, or in beavers, fl. 318 For a cow, fl. 115 Also in beavers, fl. 100 Total in beavers, value, fl. 1233 Also in sewart received, fl. 300 Which sum of twelve hundred and thirty-three guilders, in beavers or its value, and three hundred guilders in sewart, the said Aert Pietersen receives and promises to pay to the aforesaid Jan Barentsen or his attorney, within three years, paying each year a just third, with 10 per cent interest thereon from this day. To secure the aforesaid Jan Barentsen Poest in the full payment hereof, he, the appeared, mortgages and binds his farm lying in the Esopus, between Tjrck Claesens and Jan Willemsen Schoon's together with the dwelling house, barn and loft, four horses and one cow, and all other appurtenances thereunto belonging, nothing excepted, and also all his estate, real and personal, present and future, submitting the same to the jurisdiction of all judges and courts. A few days later, widow Maritje Wemp leased her bouwery (farm) at Schenectady. This farm was located on what is now known as Van Slyck Island. The following is a continuation of the unpublished manuscript, sent to David Wemple on September 28, 2000 by Michael Lee Wemple of Bay City, MI, started in Jan Barentse Wemple's Note Pages. This manuscript was written by William Barent Wemple, compiler of the first part of the Wemple genealogy from 1885-1913. . . . On June 12, 1664, Maritie Mynderts, widow of Jan Barentsen Wemp, was about to marry Sweer Theunissen Van Westbroeck (who was also known by the name of Sweer Theunissen Van Velsen), and before the ceremony was performed, they entered into an agreement with the guardians of the children brought forth between herself and Wemp, concerning the settlement upon them of a portion of the father's estate (see document No. 23, Wemple Ancestry). On the same day, Maritie Mynderts and Sweer Theunissen Van Westbroeck, made an ante-nuptial contract in regards to the contemplated marriage and its stipulations include the conditions that, in the event of the mother's death, the children shall receive $640.00 from her estate in addition to the portion settled on them from their father's property by preceding agreement (see document No. 24, Wemple Ancestry). Document No. 23, Wemple Ancestry is an exceedingly valuable record from a genealogical standpoint, as it is positive proof of the names and ages of Jan Barentsen Wemp's children and is attested b the signature of of the mother, together with those of her future husband, the children's guardian, the officer of the Colony at Rensselaerwyck, and the famous Arent Van Curler, commissioner. It also mentions sufficient property, which has been pledged for the execution of its terms, to show that Jan Barentsen Wemp, who although a comparatively young man of about 45 years at the time of his death, was what might be called moderately wealthy man of those days, even though all personal property, and doubtless other real estate, is not spoken on in the contract. To one who has carefully followed, by perusal, the various documents in the progression of the work to this point, it must be readily manifest that Jan Barentsen Wemp was not only a man of considerable means for his time but occupied a place of distinction in the Colony, having attained it by thrift, industry and perseverance, rising from what was certainly an humble position, as shown by the first document. Probably no better example of the consideration in which he was held by his contemporaries can be given than to enter into a brief explanation as to the custom of writing names. If he had been merely a person of the lowest class, he would have been distinguished either by his nickname Jan Barentsen Poest almost exclusively, or simply as Jan Barentsen, without hardly an allusion to his surname; this latter method was by far the prevailing custom. In only three instances is the nickname Poest used, even then not in records of any importance, and not a single other case, where it is positively certain that the is the person referred to, do the records omit his full name of Jan Barentsen Wemp. It is a source of regret that he was so early called to lay down his earthly work and when only just entering upon the most useful period of his life. After Sweer Theunissen Van Westbroeck's marriage with Jan Barentsen Wemp's widow, the property of Wemp passed into his possession, according to law, and when the New Netherlands were transferred by the Dutch into the hands of the English, the latter government guaranteed unto nearly land owner a peaceful possession of his lands by granting a confirmation of the title; as a result of this, Sweer Theunissen had confirmed unto him, in 1667, a farm (Poesten Bouwery) in the Colony. This farm was that (one) containing Poesten Mill, on the Poestenkil, and a portion of it Sweer Theunissen sold to Jan Cornelissen Vyselaer and Luyear Pietersen Coeymans in 1675 (see document No. 33, Wemple Ancestry); the remainder, in 1679 (he sold) to Pieter Pieterse Van Waggelen (document No 37, Wemple Ancestry). The one half of Marten's Island at Schenectady and a house and lot in Beaverwyck, all formally belonging to Wemp. In 1668 there were also confirmatory patents issued to him (Sweer Theunissen Van Westbroeck) for two lots of ground at Esopus (Kingston), which were originally his by virtue of patents granted by the Dutch Governor, Stuyvesant (see document Nos. 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, Wemple Ancestry). Sweer Theunissen gives a bond on mortgage, May 27, 1669, to Geertruyt Barents, wife of Jacob Henen, to secure a debt of about $45.00. This record says he was at the time a resident of the Colony of Rensselaerwyck (see document No. 30, Wemple Ancestry) On June 13, 1669, Johanna Ebbinch deeds him a lot on Lubberde's Landt (Troy), in the Colony of Rensselaerwyck, according to the stipulation in the deed granted to his predecessor, Jan Barentsz Wemp, deceased, having the same length and width as when the purchaser took possession of the same. (see document No. 31, Wemple Ancestry). Sweer Theunissen conveys to Jan Cornelissen Vyselaer and Luycas Pieterse Coeymans the Poesten Mill, together with four acres of land and the creed (Poestenkil) on which the mill is situated, on June 25, 1675 (see document No. 33, Wemple Ancestry). As shown in document No. 30, Wemple Ancestry, Sweer Theunissen was living in the Colony of Rensselaerwyck May 27, 1699, and engaged in farming, but shortly after he must have removed to Schenectady, with his wife and Wemp's children, for in his petition to the Governor for a redress of grievances, he recites that he did build at Schenectady a corn-mill and made a contract with the community, January 28, 1669, by which it was agreed that he should enjoy all the privileges of any miller in the county. . . . ; after about two years on extraordinary high flood carried off his mill; he engaged to rebuild the mill and completed it before July 1673, at which time a new covenant was made. By the terms of his first contract the was to receive eight stuivers per shipple, and the second agreement allowed him, in consideration of the loss sustained by flood, to charge ten stuivers; both contracts stipulated that no other mill was to be erected as long as he did accommodate the people with good meal. (see document No. 34, Wemple Ancestry). Pearson says this was the first grist mill built in the settlement and that it was situated on Mill Lane. In 1673, Sweer Theunissen was made a justice of the peace for Schenectady. Jan Barentsen Wemp's lot, situated in Albany, which was confirmed to Van Velsen, April 15, 1667 (see document No. 27, Wemple Ancestry). The latter sold (the lot) to Woulter Aerse Raemmaker, June 12, 1678; the house had been preciously taken down and removed to Schenectady. Pearsons claims that this lot was situated on the west corner of Broadway and Van Tromp street, in Albany (see document No. 36, Wemple Ancestry). Van Velsen also sold to Pieter Pietersen Van Waggelen, May 6, 1679, all that remained of the Wemp's farm, called Poesten Bouwery, which was not included in the sale of the Poesten Mill and four acres of ground conveyed in 1675 to Vyselaer and Coeymans (see document No. 37, Wemple Ancestry). For the consideration of agreeing to provide Jacob Hevick with board and clothing as long as he lived, and upon his death, to decently bury him, Hevick's wife conveys to Van Velson her home and barn together with five lots of land situated on Lubberde Landt (Troy) September 1, 1680 (see document No. 38, Wemple Ancestry). The five lots of land were conveyed to Henry Lansing on March 8, 1694 (see document No. 42, Wemple Ancestry). On March 6, 1682/3, Sweer Theunissen is sued by the guardians of Jan Barentsen Wemp's children for an accounting of the property and a division among the surviving children of their sister Grietje's share in her father's estate, she having died in 1665, aged fourteen years (see document No. 39, Wemple Ancestry). The guardians won the case and Van Velsen appealed from the verdict but it was sustained. Sander Lendetse Glen, John Van Epps and Sweer Theunissen Van Velson having purchased from the Indians proprietors, July 3, 1672, the land which was included in the Schenectady Patent, comprising 16 miles along the river and four miles back on both sides, a patent was granted for this territory, on November 1, 1684, into William Teller, Reyer Schermerhorn, Sweer Theunissen Van Velson, John Van Epps and Myndert Wemp, as trustees and representatives of the inhabitants of Schenectady. Sweer Theunissen Van Velson and his wife Marite Mynderts were both slain in the massacre of Schenectady, February 9, 1689/90, when the village was destroyed by the French and Indians, and on the 26th of February an agreement for the settlement and division of their property was concluded between the surviving heirs, who were Myndert Janse Wemp wife and children, Antie Janse Wemp, (wife of Captain Sander Glen), and Barent Janse Wemp. Grietje, as has been previously shown, died in 1665; Aeltie must have died before this time without issue, or else she or he heirs would have been included; Myndert was killed during the massacre. Van Velsen had no children at the time of his death. This last fact is attested by a petition gotten up by the inhabitants of Schenectady, dated October 10, 1702, praying the Governor and Council that the power of electing new trustees under the patent be granted them, which states and since ye said Sweer Theunissen is deceased without leaving an heir. The entire estate, both real and personal, was to be divided into three equal parts and one had not advantage over another. It would appear that the property was considerable, for a forfeit of $1250.00 was made in the event of any of the parties attempting to break the contract (see document No. 41, Wemple Ancestry). This settlement was, however, never effected, because they learned that Van Velsen by certain witness of true and trusty persons had made and bequeathed in his last will and testament that Nether dutch Reformed Church of Shinnectady as an heir to a part of his estate. Owing to the disappearance of the will at the time of the massacre, they did not know what portion of his property had been devised to the church, and while the church had no legal claim to any portion of the estate, yet, as they did not desire y't y'e aforesaid Nether dutch Reformed Church should in any wise be a loser of their right, they conveyed to the church, by deed of April 15, 1696, the corn-mill, together with a large tract of accompanying land (see document No 43, Wemple Ancestry). Pearsons HISTORY OF THE SCHENECTADY PATENT referring to Van Velsen says, besides the half of Van Slyck's island, acquired through his wife, he owned the land on the south side of State street from Church street nearly to Coehorn Creek easterly, and extending southerly and westerly upon the low land to and beyond Mill Creek so as to comprehend 24 acres. . . . The exact position of Van Velsen's house in the village cannot be fixed with certainty, but was probably situated between the house of Mrs. Abel Smith and the south corner of Mill Lane and State street. From his house easterly to Coehorn kil, State street at this time was only settled upon the north side, and the ancient burghers had a clear view from their front stoops, of Juffrow's Landt and the wooded heights lying south and west of the village. That portion of the above described land, including the Mill, lying between Church and Dock streets, was conveyed to the church; the remainder was held by Wemp's heirs. As the demand for house lots increased, the church divided up and sold its portion fronting on State street, reserving the low land in the rear, and the corn-mill on Mill Lane. This was called the Church Pasture, and was not finally sold until some time after 1800. In 1654, Jan Barentsen Wemp rented a farm of the Patroon, in Rensselaerwyck Colony, until May 1, 1659, and on August 21, 1658, the lease was extended two years, or until May 1, 1661 (see document No. 2 1/2, Wemple Ancestry). The following is from a book titled MOHAWK FRONTIER: The Dutch community of Schenectady, New York, 1661-1710 by Thomas E. Burke, Jr., loaned to David Wemple by William Westbrook Wemple, page 63: . . . Before his death in 1690 van Velsen operated a grist mill and owned land, buildings, horses and slaves. All this was far removed from November 1660, when Sweer Teunissen from Velsen near Arnhem in the Netherlands was engaged to come to Rensselaerwyck to serve as a hired hand on the farm operated by Jan Barentsen Wemp. Wemp had been at the colony since the 1640's, owning or working several farms and operating a sawmill and grist mill for the patroon. In 1651 he supervised a stately farm near the Normanskill, consisting of fourteen morgens of land and including eight horses and nine cows. Wemp exchanged this property for a larger farm on the east side if the Hudson River on what would later be known as Poestenkil. In 1661 his home was fine enough to be leased by Jeremias van Rensselaer for use by the colony's schout. Under Wemp's tutelage, van Velsen would have acquired a solid knowledge of farm labor and mill work. Starting as a servant, he rose rapidly. After Wemp's death, van Velsen married his widow, probably in June of 1664, and with his new wife and four stepchildren removed to Schenectady. Before his death, Jan Barentsen Wemp had been one of the fourteen proprietors of the new community. . . .