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Hi I can't log into the event tonight...help...so looking forward to hear Russell!!!!!
I am doing research on the Laurens Andriessen1 Van Buskirk who was born Unknown in Holstein, Denmark1, and died July 13, 1694 in Bergen Co., NJ. He married Jannetje Jans December 12, 1658 in Old Dutch Church, Staten Is., New Amsterdam, daughter of Tuman Jans and Neeltje Weber. She was born Unknown in Holland, and died March 19, 1691/92 in Hackensack, Bergen Co., NJ. My Grandmother Zelma Buskirk of Adams County, Illinois was a direct descendant of Laurens and Jans.
From Thomas McNiels history of the family of Laurens Andriessen Van Buskirk, I learned that he was the first of all Van Buskirks (later some branches of the family dropped the "Van" from the name, Lewis Taylor Van Buskirk did so in Illinois)), Laurens came to North America from Holstein, Denmark via Holland prior to 1654. His name was originally Andriessen or Andresen as it appears in several records. He could have come to New Amsterdam prior to 1642 as there are records of a Laurens Andriessen as early as 1642. Under the common practice at the time his name was Laurens, son of Andries. It is known that the first recorded use of the Van Buskirk name was June 29, 1656 when a lot was purchased on Broad St. in the name of Laurens Andriessen van Buskerk. It is a matter of conjecture that Laurens decided that if he was living with the Dutch he might as well be Dutch.The etymology of the Dutch name Van Buskirk, indicates a reference to a church (Kirche) in the bush or woods (Busch). It is possible that the name refers to a location in the then Danish Duchy of Holstein but it is probable that the name is derived from living on premises by a church near the woods. He seems to have obtained these premises in 1656, and added to them in 1659 and 1660 when he purchased land from a church in what was then known as the church yard between Morris and Rector Streets on the west side of what was to become Broadway in New York City. In 1660 he is listed at building 14, in Block A of New Amsterdam.
Anyone also doing such research I would like to hear from.
I discovered two old family bibles in a truck from the late 1800s. One in Dutch, one in English. I cannot read the name enscribed in the cover (guessing keukenhof maybe?). I was wondering if you guys could help.
Hi! I’m a photographer, writer, and curator. In my work, I connect, through photography, what is, with what h
as been. For my latest project 'The Leftovers of New
Netherland' I looking for descendants, who now (wonderful) stories and can connect their ancestor with historic materials (documents, painting or personel belongings). Please get in touch with me though my facebookpage if can connect your ancestor with historic materials!
https://www.facebook.com/The-Leftovers-of-New-Netherland-2060666387564460/
‘The Leftovers of New Netherland’
Between 1609 and 1664 The Netherlands bought an area that currently comprises (parts of) the states of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Connecticut. They “bought” the land from the native inhabitants, the American Indians, and named it ‘New Netherlands’. ‘New Netherlands’ was inhabited by a colorful mix of nationalities (Americans, Africans, Europeans), cultures and religions. People who lived their lives and left their marks. For this project, I’m going on a quest to dig up their remnants and the stories attached to them. Not a literal archeological dig, I’ll mostly do (genealogical) research in archives and musea. Through photography, I connect objects and stories to the present. First I aim to take photos of descendants of the inhabitants from the period 1609 -1664. Next, I'll also take photos of century-old traces they left in the landscapes. I'll photograph the nature and wildlife they came for, and the ones they brought to New Netherland.
Was the shared history experienced the same by different participants and what did they tell their (grand)children? Did time dissolve or enhance the differences between the different cultures? What can we learn from this multi-cultural society for a time where some people are worried about migration, something humans have done through all the centuries. What can the New Netherlanders teach us about our future?
Opening in Philly tonight a play about Adriaen van der Donck.
