Simon (Symon) Janse Van Arsdalen (Van Arsdale) was born in 1628 in Belgium. (Netherlands) His parents were Jan Pauwelsz Van Asdale and Geertje Philpsdocher Halters..(there are many spellings of this name) He married first to Marijtie Baltusdr. She and child died of small pox. Simon went to America about 1653. He was one of the first settlers in Kings Co., Ny. He married 2nd to Pieterje Classen Van Schouw Oct 1652, they had five children together.
(including its many variant spellings: Van Artsdalen, Vanarsdall, Vanausdol, Van Orsdol, Vanarsdell, Vanalsdale, Van Alsdale etc, etc)
He settled in Flatlands (now a part of Brooklyn). In 1658, he married Pieterje Claese Van Schouw. Between 1659 and 1678, they would have six children. Simon held many offices in Flatlands. In 1661, he was magistrate, in 1686 he was church deacon, and in 1687, he took the oath of allegiance. He owned a lot of property in what is now Brooklyn, and in 1700 sold several lots in Gravesend to his son Cornelis.
"Sijmon passed away in late October of that year. His death was recorded in the Deacon's Book as '1710, October 29. Received from Cornelus Van Arsdale for a grave and shroud for Symon Van Arsdale, 24 guldens.' Hoppin further states that Sijmon's grave 'was in the churchyard of the Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church, from which the gravestones of the early residents of the town have disappeared.' " [This original article included footnotes and historical sources, and the information presented appeared to be well documented.]
The discovery of several records, wills, transactions, and the letter dated 9 September 1698, from Sjmon Jansz van Arsdale to his brother Joost Jansz van Arsdale, in the archives of Gouda, by E. Th. R. Unger, were published in his article, "Voorts weet ick neit meer te schrijven," Jaarboek van het Centrall Bureau voor Genealogie," (Deel 50, 1996, pages 179-198) and in privately hired correspondence by American descendants. [Translated, the article reads "I know nothing more to write."]∼Symon Janse Van Arsdalen was born on 27 Feb 1628 in Nukerke, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium. He was the son of Jan Pauwelsz Van Aedsdaele (1600-1654) and Geertie Philipsdotter Halters (1608-1651). He was baptized on Sunday, February 27, 1628, to Jan Pauwelsz van Aesdalen and Gerarda (Geertje) Philipse Haelters, and named Sijmon... Dutch tradition--and probably Flemish as well. Sijmon was the third known son of Jan Pauwelsz, a carpet of cloth-weaver, which was a popular vocation in East Flanders at that time.
Barely in his twenties, he moved away for the rest of the family in Gouda to seek his fortune in the metropolis of Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, he pursued a career in pottery-making. "On March 26, 1650, Sijmon produced documentation of his father's consent in order to marry Marritje Baltusdr, an orphan two year his junior... They were wed at the Oude Kerk, the oldest Church in Amsterdam, by Rev. Borsius on April 19, 1650. Sijmon was young, had a beautiful bride and a promising, stable job; the future looked bright. The couple's first child, daughter Sijlijntge was born in January 1651. Sijmon's first son Jan Simonsz, was baptized on November 19, 1652. Sijmon Jansz van Aesdalen decided to venture to New Netherland in 1653. Family history relates that Sijmon was about to return to Holland when he learned of the death of his wife and children from the plague. In a little over a four-ear period, Sijmon had lost his parents, his wife, and his children. Devastated, Sijmon had little to return to.
Symon married Pieterje Claessen Van Schouw (1640-) in 1658 in Flatlands, Kings, New York, USA. Pieterje was the daughter of Claes Cornelissen Van Schouwen (1597-1674) and Margaret Van Der Goes (1601-). Symon and Pieterje Arsdalen were the parents of Geertje Simonse Van Arsdalen. On May 3, 1660, Sijmon was appointed a schepen of New Amersfoort (Flatlands). A schepen was a magistrate who presided over cases in town court and was a combination of sheriff and alderman in addition to a magistrate. One of his responsibilities was the review and passing of local laws and ordinances.
In addition to daughter Geertje (born ca. 1659), Cornelis Sijmonsz is born about 1665 and Sijmon's only other son, Jan Sijmonsz, is born in 1676. Daughter Janetje Simonse is born about 1668, Metje Sijmonse is born about 1670, and his last child, Maritje Simonse, is born in 1678, but is believed to have died young.
On March 23, 1686, Sijmon purchased from Cornelis Willemsz (van Westervelt) 'Nos. 30, 31, and 32 of the 15 acre allotments of Gravesend, with the right of commonage on the beach and on Coney Island.' This appears to be Sijmon's last purchase of land.
One of the more important documents related to Sijmon was the Oath of Allegiance taken September 30th, 1687. This record indicated that Sijmon, listed as 'Simon Janse Van Aerts Daalen,' had been in this country for 34 years, thus establishing his time of arrival. By this time, Sijmon had become prosperous and an outstanding member of the religious and civic communities.
Sijmon passed away in late October, 1710. His death was recorded in the Deacon's Book as '1710, October 29. Received from Cornelus Van Arsdale for a grave and shroud for Symon Van Arsdale, 24 guldens.' Hoppin further states that Sijmon's grave 'was in the churchyard of the Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church, from which the gravestones of the early residents of the town have disappeared.
The Vanguard," Vol. VI, No. 1, pp.3-10, July 2003; 'Remembering Our Family Progenitor,' on ancestry.com.
(including its many variant spellings: Van Artsdalen, Vanarsdall, Vanausdol, Van Orsdol, Vanarsdell, Vanalsdale, Van Alsdale etc, etc)
He settled in Flatlands (now a part of Brooklyn). In 1658, he married Pieterje Claese Van Schouw. Between 1659 and 1678, they would have six children. Simon held many offices in Flatlands. In 1661, he was magistrate, in 1686 he was church deacon, and in 1687, he took the oath of allegiance. He owned a lot of property in what is now Brooklyn, and in 1700 sold several lots in Gravesend to his son Cornelis.
"Sijmon passed away in late October of that year. His death was recorded in the Deacon's Book as '1710, October 29. Received from Cornelus Van Arsdale for a grave and shroud for Symon Van Arsdale, 24 guldens.' Hoppin further states that Sijmon's grave 'was in the churchyard of the Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church, from which the gravestones of the early residents of the town have disappeared.' " [This original article included footnotes and historical sources, and the information presented appeared to be well documented.]
The discovery of several records, wills, transactions, and the letter dated 9 September 1698, from Sjmon Jansz van Arsdale to his brother Joost Jansz van Arsdale, in the archives of Gouda, by E. Th. R. Unger, were published in his article, "Voorts weet ick neit meer te schrijven," Jaarboek van het Centrall Bureau voor Genealogie," (Deel 50, 1996, pages 179-198) and in privately hired correspondence by American descendants. [Translated, the article reads "I know nothing more to write."]∼Symon Janse Van Arsdalen was born on 27 Feb 1628 in Nukerke, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium. He was the son of Jan Pauwelsz Van Aedsdaele (1600-1654) and Geertie Philipsdotter Halters (1608-1651). He was baptized on Sunday, February 27, 1628, to Jan Pauwelsz van Aesdalen and Gerarda (Geertje) Philipse Haelters, and named Sijmon... Dutch tradition--and probably Flemish as well. Sijmon was the third known son of Jan Pauwelsz, a carpet of cloth-weaver, which was a popular vocation in East Flanders at that time.
Barely in his twenties, he moved away for the rest of the family in Gouda to seek his fortune in the metropolis of Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, he pursued a career in pottery-making. "On March 26, 1650, Sijmon produced documentation of his father's consent in order to marry Marritje Baltusdr, an orphan two year his junior... They were wed at the Oude Kerk, the oldest Church in Amsterdam, by Rev. Borsius on April 19, 1650. Sijmon was young, had a beautiful bride and a promising, stable job; the future looked bright. The couple's first child, daughter Sijlijntge was born in January 1651. Sijmon's first son Jan Simonsz, was baptized on November 19, 1652. Sijmon Jansz van Aesdalen decided to venture to New Netherland in 1653. Family history relates that Sijmon was about to return to Holland when he learned of the death of his wife and children from the plague. In a little over a four-ear period, Sijmon had lost his parents, his wife, and his children. Devastated, Sijmon had little to return to.
Symon married Pieterje Claessen Van Schouw (1640-) in 1658 in Flatlands, Kings, New York, USA. Pieterje was the daughter of Claes Cornelissen Van Schouwen (1597-1674) and Margaret Van Der Goes (1601-). Symon and Pieterje Arsdalen were the parents of Geertje Simonse Van Arsdalen. On May 3, 1660, Sijmon was appointed a schepen of New Amersfoort (Flatlands). A schepen was a magistrate who presided over cases in town court and was a combination of sheriff and alderman in addition to a magistrate. One of his responsibilities was the review and passing of local laws and ordinances.
In addition to daughter Geertje (born ca. 1659), Cornelis Sijmonsz is born about 1665 and Sijmon's only other son, Jan Sijmonsz, is born in 1676. Daughter Janetje Simonse is born about 1668, Metje Sijmonse is born about 1670, and his last child, Maritje Simonse, is born in 1678, but is believed to have died young.
On March 23, 1686, Sijmon purchased from Cornelis Willemsz (van Westervelt) 'Nos. 30, 31, and 32 of the 15 acre allotments of Gravesend, with the right of commonage on the beach and on Coney Island.' This appears to be Sijmon's last purchase of land.
One of the more important documents related to Sijmon was the Oath of Allegiance taken September 30th, 1687. This record indicated that Sijmon, listed as 'Simon Janse Van Aerts Daalen,' had been in this country for 34 years, thus establishing his time of arrival. By this time, Sijmon had become prosperous and an outstanding member of the religious and civic communities.
Sijmon passed away in late October, 1710. His death was recorded in the Deacon's Book as '1710, October 29. Received from Cornelus Van Arsdale for a grave and shroud for Symon Van Arsdale, 24 guldens.' Hoppin further states that Sijmon's grave 'was in the churchyard of the Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church, from which the gravestones of the early residents of the town have disappeared.
The Vanguard," Vol. VI, No. 1, pp.3-10, July 2003; 'Remembering Our Family Progenitor,' on ancestry.com.
Simon (Symon) Janse Van Arsdalen (Van Arsdale) was born in 1628 in Belgium. (Netherlands) His parents were Jan Pauwelsz Van Asdale and Geertje Philpsdocher Halters..(there are many spellings of this name) He married first to Marijtie Baltusdr. She and child died of small pox. Simon went to America about 1653. He was one of the first settlers in Kings Co., Ny. He married 2nd to Pieterje Classen Van Schouw Oct 1652, they had five children together.
(including its many variant spellings: Van Artsdalen, Vanarsdall, Vanausdol, Van Orsdol, Vanarsdell, Vanalsdale, Van Alsdale etc, etc)
He settled in Flatlands (now a part of Brooklyn). In 1658, he married Pieterje Claese Van Schouw. Between 1659 and 1678, they would have six children. Simon held many offices in Flatlands. In 1661, he was magistrate, in 1686 he was church deacon, and in 1687, he took the oath of allegiance. He owned a lot of property in what is now Brooklyn, and in 1700 sold several lots in Gravesend to his son Cornelis.
"Sijmon passed away in late October of that year. His death was recorded in the Deacon's Book as '1710, October 29. Received from Cornelus Van Arsdale for a grave and shroud for Symon Van Arsdale, 24 guldens.' Hoppin further states that Sijmon's grave 'was in the churchyard of the Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church, from which the gravestones of the early residents of the town have disappeared.' " [This original article included footnotes and historical sources, and the information presented appeared to be well documented.]
The discovery of several records, wills, transactions, and the letter dated 9 September 1698, from Sjmon Jansz van Arsdale to his brother Joost Jansz van Arsdale, in the archives of Gouda, by E. Th. R. Unger, were published in his article, "Voorts weet ick neit meer te schrijven," Jaarboek van het Centrall Bureau voor Genealogie," (Deel 50, 1996, pages 179-198) and in privately hired correspondence by American descendants. [Translated, the article reads "I know nothing more to write."]∼Symon Janse Van Arsdalen was born on 27 Feb 1628 in Nukerke, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium. He was the son of Jan Pauwelsz Van Aedsdaele (1600-1654) and Geertie Philipsdotter Halters (1608-1651). He was baptized on Sunday, February 27, 1628, to Jan Pauwelsz van Aesdalen and Gerarda (Geertje) Philipse Haelters, and named Sijmon... Dutch tradition--and probably Flemish as well. Sijmon was the third known son of Jan Pauwelsz, a carpet of cloth-weaver, which was a popular vocation in East Flanders at that time.
Barely in his twenties, he moved away for the rest of the family in Gouda to seek his fortune in the metropolis of Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, he pursued a career in pottery-making. "On March 26, 1650, Sijmon produced documentation of his father's consent in order to marry Marritje Baltusdr, an orphan two year his junior... They were wed at the Oude Kerk, the oldest Church in Amsterdam, by Rev. Borsius on April 19, 1650. Sijmon was young, had a beautiful bride and a promising, stable job; the future looked bright. The couple's first child, daughter Sijlijntge was born in January 1651. Sijmon's first son Jan Simonsz, was baptized on November 19, 1652. Sijmon Jansz van Aesdalen decided to venture to New Netherland in 1653. Family history relates that Sijmon was about to return to Holland when he learned of the death of his wife and children from the plague. In a little over a four-ear period, Sijmon had lost his parents, his wife, and his children. Devastated, Sijmon had little to return to.
Symon married Pieterje Claessen Van Schouw (1640-) in 1658 in Flatlands, Kings, New York, USA. Pieterje was the daughter of Claes Cornelissen Van Schouwen (1597-1674) and Margaret Van Der Goes (1601-). Symon and Pieterje Arsdalen were the parents of Geertje Simonse Van Arsdalen. On May 3, 1660, Sijmon was appointed a schepen of New Amersfoort (Flatlands). A schepen was a magistrate who presided over cases in town court and was a combination of sheriff and alderman in addition to a magistrate. One of his responsibilities was the review and passing of local laws and ordinances.
In addition to daughter Geertje (born ca. 1659), Cornelis Sijmonsz is born about 1665 and Sijmon's only other son, Jan Sijmonsz, is born in 1676. Daughter Janetje Simonse is born about 1668, Metje Sijmonse is born about 1670, and his last child, Maritje Simonse, is born in 1678, but is believed to have died young.
On March 23, 1686, Sijmon purchased from Cornelis Willemsz (van Westervelt) 'Nos. 30, 31, and 32 of the 15 acre allotments of Gravesend, with the right of commonage on the beach and on Coney Island.' This appears to be Sijmon's last purchase of land.
One of the more important documents related to Sijmon was the Oath of Allegiance taken September 30th, 1687. This record indicated that Sijmon, listed as 'Simon Janse Van Aerts Daalen,' had been in this country for 34 years, thus establishing his time of arrival. By this time, Sijmon had become prosperous and an outstanding member of the religious and civic communities.
Sijmon passed away in late October, 1710. His death was recorded in the Deacon's Book as '1710, October 29. Received from Cornelus Van Arsdale for a grave and shroud for Symon Van Arsdale, 24 guldens.' Hoppin further states that Sijmon's grave 'was in the churchyard of the Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church, from which the gravestones of the early residents of the town have disappeared.
The Vanguard," Vol. VI, No. 1, pp.3-10, July 2003; 'Remembering Our Family Progenitor,' on ancestry.com.
(including its many variant spellings: Van Artsdalen, Vanarsdall, Vanausdol, Van Orsdol, Vanarsdell, Vanalsdale, Van Alsdale etc, etc)
He settled in Flatlands (now a part of Brooklyn). In 1658, he married Pieterje Claese Van Schouw. Between 1659 and 1678, they would have six children. Simon held many offices in Flatlands. In 1661, he was magistrate, in 1686 he was church deacon, and in 1687, he took the oath of allegiance. He owned a lot of property in what is now Brooklyn, and in 1700 sold several lots in Gravesend to his son Cornelis.
"Sijmon passed away in late October of that year. His death was recorded in the Deacon's Book as '1710, October 29. Received from Cornelus Van Arsdale for a grave and shroud for Symon Van Arsdale, 24 guldens.' Hoppin further states that Sijmon's grave 'was in the churchyard of the Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church, from which the gravestones of the early residents of the town have disappeared.' " [This original article included footnotes and historical sources, and the information presented appeared to be well documented.]
The discovery of several records, wills, transactions, and the letter dated 9 September 1698, from Sjmon Jansz van Arsdale to his brother Joost Jansz van Arsdale, in the archives of Gouda, by E. Th. R. Unger, were published in his article, "Voorts weet ick neit meer te schrijven," Jaarboek van het Centrall Bureau voor Genealogie," (Deel 50, 1996, pages 179-198) and in privately hired correspondence by American descendants. [Translated, the article reads "I know nothing more to write."]∼Symon Janse Van Arsdalen was born on 27 Feb 1628 in Nukerke, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium. He was the son of Jan Pauwelsz Van Aedsdaele (1600-1654) and Geertie Philipsdotter Halters (1608-1651). He was baptized on Sunday, February 27, 1628, to Jan Pauwelsz van Aesdalen and Gerarda (Geertje) Philipse Haelters, and named Sijmon... Dutch tradition--and probably Flemish as well. Sijmon was the third known son of Jan Pauwelsz, a carpet of cloth-weaver, which was a popular vocation in East Flanders at that time.
Barely in his twenties, he moved away for the rest of the family in Gouda to seek his fortune in the metropolis of Amsterdam. In Amsterdam, he pursued a career in pottery-making. "On March 26, 1650, Sijmon produced documentation of his father's consent in order to marry Marritje Baltusdr, an orphan two year his junior... They were wed at the Oude Kerk, the oldest Church in Amsterdam, by Rev. Borsius on April 19, 1650. Sijmon was young, had a beautiful bride and a promising, stable job; the future looked bright. The couple's first child, daughter Sijlijntge was born in January 1651. Sijmon's first son Jan Simonsz, was baptized on November 19, 1652. Sijmon Jansz van Aesdalen decided to venture to New Netherland in 1653. Family history relates that Sijmon was about to return to Holland when he learned of the death of his wife and children from the plague. In a little over a four-ear period, Sijmon had lost his parents, his wife, and his children. Devastated, Sijmon had little to return to.
Symon married Pieterje Claessen Van Schouw (1640-) in 1658 in Flatlands, Kings, New York, USA. Pieterje was the daughter of Claes Cornelissen Van Schouwen (1597-1674) and Margaret Van Der Goes (1601-). Symon and Pieterje Arsdalen were the parents of Geertje Simonse Van Arsdalen. On May 3, 1660, Sijmon was appointed a schepen of New Amersfoort (Flatlands). A schepen was a magistrate who presided over cases in town court and was a combination of sheriff and alderman in addition to a magistrate. One of his responsibilities was the review and passing of local laws and ordinances.
In addition to daughter Geertje (born ca. 1659), Cornelis Sijmonsz is born about 1665 and Sijmon's only other son, Jan Sijmonsz, is born in 1676. Daughter Janetje Simonse is born about 1668, Metje Sijmonse is born about 1670, and his last child, Maritje Simonse, is born in 1678, but is believed to have died young.
On March 23, 1686, Sijmon purchased from Cornelis Willemsz (van Westervelt) 'Nos. 30, 31, and 32 of the 15 acre allotments of Gravesend, with the right of commonage on the beach and on Coney Island.' This appears to be Sijmon's last purchase of land.
One of the more important documents related to Sijmon was the Oath of Allegiance taken September 30th, 1687. This record indicated that Sijmon, listed as 'Simon Janse Van Aerts Daalen,' had been in this country for 34 years, thus establishing his time of arrival. By this time, Sijmon had become prosperous and an outstanding member of the religious and civic communities.
Sijmon passed away in late October, 1710. His death was recorded in the Deacon's Book as '1710, October 29. Received from Cornelus Van Arsdale for a grave and shroud for Symon Van Arsdale, 24 guldens.' Hoppin further states that Sijmon's grave 'was in the churchyard of the Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church, from which the gravestones of the early residents of the town have disappeared.
The Vanguard," Vol. VI, No. 1, pp.3-10, July 2003; 'Remembering Our Family Progenitor,' on ancestry.com.
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