Jan Gerritse Snedeker

Jan Gerritse Snedeker (1608 - 1679)
Also Known As:	"Jan Gerritse Suyderken", "Jan Gerritse Snediker", "Jan Gerritse Snyderken", "Jan Gerritse Snedeger"
Birthdate:	circa 1608
Birthplace:	Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Deutschland, Lower Saxony, Germany
Death:	May 1679 (66-75) Midwout, Province of New York
Place of Burial:	Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church Cemetery Flatbush, Kings County Brooklyn, New York, British Colonial America
Immediate Family:	Son of Gerrit "Gerrit" Snedeker and Griet Michiels Husband of Grietje (Griet) Michiels-Snedeker; Grietje Michiels; Annetje Snedeker and Egbertje Snedeker Father of Annitgen Jens Snedecker; Annetje Jans Van Wormer; Jannetje Snedeker; Gerret Janse Snedeker; Christina Styntje Van Wert and 2 others
Occupation:	schoenmaker

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About Jan Gerritse Snedeker

From the New York State Archives website:

September 5, 1652: Deed of Jan 'Snediger' to Michael Taden for a house and lot in New Amsterdam.

Deed. Jan Snediger to Michael Tadens: house and lot in Pearl Street, New Amsterdam.
(There's a reference to Snedeker's property in Pearl Street below.)

From the Book of Snedekers

Jan Gerritsz Snedeker was born about 1608 and came to Nieuw Netherlands, settling in Nieuw Amsterdam) now New York City about 1639. His birth year of 1608 is derived from his age that he reported when he registered his marriage. Jan apparently apprenticed as a shoemaker in his youth, and for a time earned his living in New Amsterdam in that trade. Records show that he was a cadet when he came to the New World. His station as a cadet indicates that he was a fairly young man at the time. He must have been an industrious and public-spirited young man, for he rose in the esteem of those in authority in the colony, and was sent as a delegate from Midwout, which he helped found, to a convention in New Orange (now Albany) in March, 1674. In the early years, he lived just outside the fort of Nieuw Amsterdam, on the spot where the Customs House now stands. In the month of July, 1645, Jan was granted a patent for a double lot south of the Fort in Nieuw Amsterdam, and on September 5, 1645, he was granted another lot on Pearl Street. Part of his land was described as fronting on Flatbush Avenue, and running East for a half mile to what is now Utica Avenue. On the double lot south of the Fort, he owned and operated a tavern and tap room (among the very first in the New World!). It is known that in 1652, Jan was living in the residence on Pearl Street prior to moving to the Midwout homestead Jan was one of the original patentees of Midwout -- now Flatbush -- Long Island in 1652. He was appointed Magistrate March 30, 1654 by Governeur Pieter Stuyvesant, and was one of the "Twelve Men" who were recognized by the title "Original Proprietors" in the New Netherlands. (See First Families of America page 764; also History of Flatbush, Long Island by Strong. In 1656, he petitioned for compensation for the loss of certain lots, as a result of a new layout of the village of Flatbush. The petition was granted. His will was dated December 12, 1677, and recorded in Liber "D" on pages 336/7. Only his son, Gerret, and his wife, Egbertje, are specifically named, but the will left bequests to his son's sisters.

Arrived in 1642 from Holland, settled in Amersfoort, died 1679 in Flatbush, New Netherlands Jan's occupation was A shoemaker and another early settler of Harlem.. He was among the first settlers of Flatbush (Midwout) and was magistrate of that town from 1654 to 1664. He was a patentee of Flatbush in 1652 and of New Lots (Oostwout) in 1667.

~• Note ~ It is confusing to think the he arrived in 1642 if his son Gerrit was baptized in New Amsterdam in March of 1640. The 1639 date, at the opening of this account, seems to be the more likely date.

Born 1610 Amersfoot Holland, died 1679, Flatbush, NY. Married Annetje Buys (birth unknown) Overyssel, Netherlands, died 1674, NY. THey had 5 children. Child #3 was Gerret Janse Snedeker (note change of spelling) Before coming to the New World, Jan was a cadet, serving in the company of the captain-major of the Amsterdam military. Soon after Jan settled his family in the village of Midwout (Flatbush), he helped build a Reformed Dutch Church. He was appointed magistrate by Gov. Peter Stuyvesant. He owned and operated a tavern and taproom (Likely the very first in the New World.)

Immigrated to US before 1638 from Holland with wife Annetje

Served in military (1632-36) under the command of Captain Maijoor

Residence (1632-36):: The Elandsgracht, Amsterdam, Holland

an Gerrits Snedeker was born circa 1608 (age 24 on 24 Apr 1632) probably in Oldenburg (in present day Niedersachsen, Germany) son of Gerdt Schnittker, a shoemaker who was there in 1630. Jeff Snedeker, Pim Nieuwenhuis and Ted Snediker, "The European Origin of the Snedeker Family", New Netherland Connections vol. 1, page 4 (1996); 1:8. Marriage intention. Jeff Snedeker, Pim Nieuwenhuis and Ted Snediker, "The Possible Birth Place of Jan Snedeker and his Military Career in Amsterdam", New Netherland Connections Vol. 2, page 39 (1997); 2:45. Carolyn Nash, "Steffen Eckers and Styntje Jans Snedeker, Progenitors of the Westchester County Ecker/Acker Family, and a Relationship to Jochem Wouters van Weert", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 143, pp. 85-94, 216-225 (2012): 143:222.

He married 1st at Dutch Reformed Church, Sloten (now in Amsterdam), The Netherlands, on 9 May 1632 Griet Michiels. Jeff Snedeker, Pim Nieuwenhuis and Ted Snediker, "The European Origin of the Snedeker Family", New Netherland Connections vol. 1, page 4 (1996): 1:8.

Children by Griet Michiels b. ca. 1603, d. before 10 Jul 1636: Annetien Jans Snedeker b. 5 Dec 1632, d. before May 1634 Ibid., 1:9.

Annitgen Jans Snedeker b. 16 May 1634 Ibid., 1:6.

Jan Gerrits Snedeker married 2nd Annetje Ruys, daughter of Christian Ruys and Cornelia, at Dutch Reformed Church, Sloten (now in Amsterdam), The Netherlands, on 10 August 1636. Ibid., 1:6. Marriage record of Jan Sneddicker, widow of Griet Michiels, and Annetje Ruis from Remunt, age 33.

Witnessed the baptism of Tryntje Jeurgse , daughter of Jeurgie Roelofszen, on 6 January 1641 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Olof Stephenszen Van Courlt; Jan Snedicker, Schoenm (Shoemaker); Rachel Vinge; Tryntje Willems). "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 5:29. Tryntie; parents: Jeurgie Roelofszen; witnesses: Olof Stephenszen Van Courlt, Jan Snedicker, Schoefim, Rachel Vinge, Tryntje Willems.

Jan Gerrits Snedeker was a shoemaker. on 6 January 1641 at New Amsterdam. Jeff Snedeker, Pim Nieuwenhuis and Ted Snediker, "The Possible Birth Place of Jan Snedeker and his Military Career in Amsterdam", New Netherland Connections Vol. 2, page 39 (1997): 2:40.

Witnessed the baptism of Albert Cuynen , son of Albert Cuyne, on 10 October 1641 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Jans Suycker, Schoenmacker; Abel Rederhaus, Burger Joriszen, Smidt; Anneken Bogardus, Susanna Roelofs). "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 5:30. Albert; parents: Albert Cuynen; witnesses: Jans Suycker, Schoenmaecker, Abel Rederhas, Burger Joriszen, Smidt, Anneken Bogardus, Susanna Roelofs.

Witnessed the baptism of Abraham Lambertszen Moll , son of Lambert Huybertszen, on 23 March 1642 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Jan Snuker, Schoeffm; Gerrit Wolfertszen, Christine Hunen, Hester Jans). Ibid., 5:31. Abraham; parents: Lambert Huybertsz.; witnesses: Jan Snuker, Schoeffim, Gerrit Wolfertszen, Christine Hunen, Hester Jans.

Witnessed the baptism of Jan Hansen , son of Hans Hansen and Sarah Jorise Rapalje, on 17 April 1644 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Jan Montfoort, Jan Snyderken, Anneken Bogardus). Ibid., 5:84. Jan; parents: Hans Hanszen de Noorman; witnesses: Jan Montfoort, Jan Snyderken, Anneken Bogardus.

On 5 September 1645 Patent granted to Jan Snediger, a lot for a house and garden bounded on the west by the lot of Willem Bredenbent with a northern point bounding on the lot of Hendrick Jansz; it extends to the canal on the south end of the lot 8 rods, 8 feet, 6 inches; on the east side along the lot of Willem Bredenbent 5 rods, 8 feet and 4 inches; on the north side next to the lot of Aert Willemsz and Hendrick Jansz Smit 7 rods, 8 feet, 3 inches; on the west side 6 rods, 6 feet, 4 inches; amounting in all to 55 rods, one foot, 3 inches, with the express conditions etc.... Charles T. Gehring, Land Papers, New York Historical Manuscripts, Dutch, Vols. GG, HH & II (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980), page 33. GG 115.

Witnessed the baptism of Joris Burger , son of Borger Joriszen and Engeltje Mans, on 28 July 1647 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Philip Graer, Jan Snydertszen, Schoenmr., Lyntje Jochems). "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 5:89.

Jan Gerrits Snedeker was Deacon at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, from 1654 to 1656. David William Voorhees, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Volume 2, Midwood Deacons' Accounts, 1654-1709 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 2009), Appendix, page 383. Chronological List of Midwood Deacons, 1654-1709.

On 15 December 1654 Director General Petrus Stuyvesant appointed Dom. Johannes Megapolensis, Jan Snedicor, and Jan Strijker to superintend the construction of a church building at Midwout (Flatbush). David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), Introduction, page xxiii.

Children by Annetje Ruys b. 19 May 1602: Styntje Jans Snedeker b. between 1636 and 1642 Carolyn Nash, "Steffen Eckers and Styntje Jans Snedeker, Progenitors of the Westchester County Ecker/Acker Family, and a Relationship to Jochem Wouters van Weert", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 143, pp. 85-94, 216-225 (2012): 143:89.

Jannetje Jans Snedeker b. between 1636 and 1642, d. between 1 Oct 1709 and 26 Nov 1709 Ibid., 143:88.

Gerret Jansz Snedeker b. 25 Mar 1640, d. between 5 Jun 1692 and 9 May 1693 Ted Snediker, Charlene Lovegrove and Shirley Milewski, "The Snedekers of Cranbury, A Case Study in Cemetery Research", New Netherland Connections Vol. 2, page 58, Vol. 3, page 13 (1997): 3:13.

Tryntje Jans Snedeker b. 23 Feb 1642, d. before 1681 "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 5:31.

Jan Gerrits Snedeker married third Egbertje Jans. Carolyn Nash, "Steffen Eckers and Styntje Jans Snedeker, Progenitors of the Westchester County Ecker/Acker Family, and a Relationship to Jochem Wouters van Weert", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 143, pp. 85-94, 216-225 (2012): 143:87.

He and Egbertje Jans were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 at Midwood. Ibid., page 361. Old Members found here in the 4 Villages in the year 1677. Midwood. Died in May 1679, Jan Snedikker and wife Egbertje.

Will dated 12 December 1677 Joint will. Son Gerrit Snedeger. Other children not named. Children of Egberttie Jansen. Witnesses: Willem Geliamse and Rut Albertsen. David McQueen, "Kings County, N.Y., Wills", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.47, pp.161-170 (1916): 47:227. Abstracting Flatbush Town Records, Lib. D, p. 338.

Jan Gerrits Snedeker died in May 1679. David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 361. Old Members found here in the 4 Villages in the year 1677. Midwood. Died in May 1679, Jan Snedikker and wife Egbertje.

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name on daughter's christening record

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name on son's christening record Gerret Jansz Snedeker was baptized on 25 March 1640 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Abraham Isaacszen Planck, Laurens Corneliszen, Susanna Ederinne, Tryntje Van Kamp. "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 5:28. Gerrit; parent: Jan Suyderken; witnesses: Abraham Isaacszen Planck, Laurens Corneliszen, Susanna Ederinne, Tryntje Van Kamp.

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Multiple sources from Dutch Records show

Multiple sources from Dutch Records show that Jan Snedeker (sic) signed his name AS SUCH in a large number of documents. It does appear that he may have used the patronymic Jan Gerritsen on 28 April 1638 (see New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch; Volumes I-V (Baltimore, Genealogical Publishing Company, 1974) Research credit to Robert M. Barnes, Maryland.

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!The Book of Snedekers by Walter C. Sned

!The Book of Snedekers by Walter C. Snedeker & Harold Ray Snedeker. !Jan Snedeger was born in Amersfoort, Holland. He came to new Netherlands about 1639. Records show that he was a cadet when he came to the New World. His station as a cadet indicates that he was a fairly young man at the time. He must have been an industrious and public-spirited young man, for he rose in the esteem of those in authority in the colony, and was sent as a delegate from Midwout, which he founded, to a convention in New Orange (now Albany) in March, 1674. Jan was one of the original patentees of Midwout-(now Flatbush)-Long Island in 1652. He was appointed Magistrate March 30, 1654 by Governeur Peiter Stuyvesant, and was one of the "Twelve Men" who were recognized by the title "Original Proprietors" in the New Netherlands. In the early years, he lived just outside the fort of New Amsterdam. and in the month of July, 1645, Jan was granted a patent for a double lot on Pearl Street. On the double lot south of the Fort, he owned and operated a tavern and tap room (likely the very first in the New World). In 1656, he petitioned for compensation for the loss of certain lots, as a result of a new layout of the village of Flatbush. The petition was granted.

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Midwout (Flatbush) Dutch Church On 15 December 1654 Director General Petrus Stuyvesant appointed Dom. Johannes Megapolensis, Jan Snedicor, and Jan Strijker to superintend the construction of a church building at Midwout (Flatbush).

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Life Sketch

Jan Gerrits Snedeker was born circa 1608 (age 24 on 24 Apr 1632) probably in Oldenburg (in present day Niedersachsen, Germany) son of Gerdt Schnittker, a shoemaker who was there in 1630. Jeff Snedeker, Pim Nieuwenhuis and Ted Snediker, "The European Origin of the Snedeker Family", New Netherland Connections vol. 1, page 4 (1996); 1:8. Marriage intention. Jeff Snedeker, Pim Nieuwenhuis and Ted Snediker, "The Possible Birth Place of Jan Snedeker and his Military Career in Amsterdam", New Netherland Connections Vol. 2, page 39 (1997); 2:45. Carolyn Nash, "Steffen Eckers and Styntje Jans Snedeker, Progenitors of the Westchester County Ecker/Acker Family, and a Relationship to Jochem Wouters van Weert", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 143, pp. 85-94, 216-225 (2012): 143:222.

He married 1st at Dutch Reformed Church, Sloten (now in Amsterdam), The Netherlands, on 9 May 1632 Griet Michiels. Jeff Snedeker, Pim Nieuwenhuis and Ted Snediker, "The European Origin of the Snedeker Family", New Netherland Connections vol. 1, page 4 (1996): 1:8.

Children by Griet Michiels b. ca. 1603, d. before 10 Jul 1636: Annetje Jans Snedeker b. 5 Dec 1632, d. before May 1634 Ibid., 1:9.

Annetje Jans Snedeker b. 16 May 1634 Ibid., 1:6.