Daughter of Benjamin Van Cleef and Hendrickje Sutphen.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:161.
A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. XXX, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. II, 1730-1750 (Somerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), page 494. Benjamin Van Cleave.
Baptized on 29 May 1705 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witness: Jacob van Sutphen.
A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 149. Lijsbet; parents: Benjamin van Cleef, Hendrikje.
More about her mother:
Daughter of Dirck Janse Van Sutphen and Lysbeth Janse.
Wilson V. Ledley, "Willem Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Some of His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.93, pp. 193-204; 94, pp. 34-41, 107-114, 156-169, 205-213; Vol. 95, pp. 10-27, 155-165, 204-207 (1962-1964): 94:107.
Baptized on 18 December 1681 at Amersfoort, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witnesses Jan Aukesz, Evertje Jans.
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 413. Hendrikje; parents: Dirk Jansz Zutphen, Lijsbeth Jans; op Amersfoort; witnesses: Jan Aukesz, Evertje Jans.
Married 1st before September 1702 Peter Tiercke, son of Thomas Tiercke.
A. Van Doren Honeyman and Van Tassel Sutphen, The Sutphen Family (New York: Sutphen, 1926), p.3.
Married second before 1705 Benjamin Van Cleef, son of Jan Cornelisz Van Cleef and Engeltje Louwerens.
Wilson V. Ledley, "Willem Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Some of His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.93, pp. 193-204; 94, pp. 34-41, 107-114, 156-169, 205-213; Vol. 95, pp. 10-27, 155-165, 204-207 (1962-1964): 94:107.
Hendrickje Sutphen was named in her father's will dated on 4 September 1702 "daughter Hendricke, wife of Peter ___."
Will dated 4 September 1702 proved 29 Oct 1707. Dirck Van Sutphen, of the town of New Utrecht in Kings County, being at the present in good health. I leave to my eldest son Jacob, £10 when of age. I leave to my dear wife Elizabeth all the rest of my estate during her life. But if she marries, then she shall convey all the estate to the guardians of my children. After the death of my wife all the estate is to be divided among my children, Jacob, Jan, Dirck, Greentie, Abraham, Isaac, Elizabeth, Elsie, wife of Harmon Gerrittse, and Hendricke, wife of Peter ___. My will is that my eldest son Jacob shall have the farm on which I now live, he paying to the rest the sum it shall be appraised at. I appoint my friends Cornelius Van Brunt, Jaques Cortelyou, Joost Van Brunt and Peter Cortelyou, guardians of all my children. Witnesses: Samuel Leveridge, Daniel Latham, John King, Abraham Gouverneur.
New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstracts of Wills on file in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Volume I. 1665-1707), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1892), page 447. Abstracting Lib. 7, p. 419. Dirck Van Sutphen.
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Sutphen , son of Jan Sutphen and Engeltje Adriaense Bennet, on 18 November 1711 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:31. Jan; parents: Jan Sutphen, Engelke Bennet; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Derick Sutphen , son of Derick Sutphen and Grietje Van Pelt, on 6 April 1712 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife).
Ibid., 22:32. Derick; parents: Derick Sutphen and wife; witnesses: Benjamin van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
Hendrickje Sutphen was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (unknown date).
Ibid., 22:4. There are four undated entries (although all are otherwise found in the records between 1710 and 1720). "Henk, wife of B. Van Cleve." A second entry, dated 4 Nov 1715 reads: "Wife of Benjamin Van Cleve [crossed out]".
Witnessed the baptism of Jane Van Cleef , daughter of Isbrandt Van Cleef and Jannetje Arise Van der Bilt, on 8 March 1720 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife).
Ibid., 22:62. Janneke; parents: Isbrant Van Cleve, Janeke; witnesses: Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Benham , son of Jan Benham and Giertie Van Diick, on 8 April 1722 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Kleve, Hendricke, his wife).
Ibid., 22:87. Jan; parents: Jan Benham, Giertie Van Diick; witnesses: Benjamin Van Kleve, Hendricke, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of a child Van der Bilt , child of Hendrick Jansz Vanderbilt and Ellen Van Cleef, on 27 March 1726 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, ((name and gender not recorded), witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Henricke Van Cleve, his wife).
Ibid., 23:43. A child; parents: Hendrick Van de Bilt, Nelke Van Cleve; witnesses Benj. Van Cleve, Hendricke Van Cleve, his wife.
Hendrickje Sutphen was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Friholt" (Freehold). Hendrikje Zutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff.
Ibid., 23:94; 24:21, "Church Members."
Witnessed the baptism of Benjamin Van der Bilt , son of Hendrick Jansz Vanderbilt and Ellen Van Cleef, on 29 August 1731 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleef, Hendrikje Zutphen).
Ibid., 23:67. Benjamin; parents: Hendrik Van der Bilt, Neeltie Van Cleef; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleef, Hendrikje Zutphen.
Witnessed the baptism of Martha Van Cleef , daughter of John Van Cleef and Maria Hoffert, on 19 December 1731 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witness Hendrikje Sutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff).
Ibid., 23:68. Martha; parents: John. Van Cleeff, Maria Kraffert; witness: Hendrikje Sutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff.
Witnessed the baptism of Femmetie Van Cleef , daughter of Laurens Van Cleef and Jannetje Lane, on 24 June 1733 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleeff and his wife).
Ibid., 23:91. Femmetie; parents: Laurens Van Cleeff, Jannetie Laan; witnesses: Benjamin Van Cleef and his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Hendrickje Brocaw , daughter of John Brocaw and Mary Van Cleef, on 20 January 1740 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Kleef, Hendrikjen Zutveen).
Ibid., 24:48. Hendrikjen; parents: (blank) Berkaar, (Ma)ria Van Kleef; witnesses: Benjamin Van Kleef, Hendrikjen Zutveen.
Lysbeth Van Cleef married William Couwenhoven, son of Albert Willemszen Van Kouwenhoven and Neeltje Roelofse Schenck.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:161.
Lysbeth Van Cleef and William Couwenhoven were members of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in March 1727.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:5. Willem Alb. Kowenhoven and wife Elizabeth.
Lysbeth Van Cleef was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Friholt" (Freehold). Elisabeth Van Cleeff, wife of Willem Couwenhoven.
Ibid., 23:94; 24:21, "Church Members."
She was named in her father's will dated on 26 September 1747 daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Cownover.
Will dated 26 September 1747 proved 12 Nov 1747. Benjamin Van Cleave of Freehold, Monmouth Co. Mentions wife but not named. Eldest son, John, land whereon he lives in Freehold purchased of Daniel Grandin and John Benham, formerly Hendrick Kips, deceased. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of William Cownover. Son, Richard, land whereon he lives purchased by testator from William and John, sons of Alexander Clark. Land adjoining road to Mount Pleasant. Daughter, Ellen, wife of Hendrick Van Derbelt. Son, Benjamin, land whereon he lives bought of John Heppron, and land bought of Jehannes Coart. Daughters, Alace (wife of William Beard) and Mary (wife of John Brocaw). Executors: sons John, Richard and Benjamin, and friend John Bowne. Wit.: David, Elbert and Arthur Williamson. Lib. E, p. 113.
A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. XXX, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. II, 1730-1750 (Somerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), page 494. Benjamin Van Cleave.
Children by William Couwenhoven b. 9 Mar 1702:
1. a daughter Kouwenhoven b. 21 Apr 1723
2. a son Kouwenhoven b. 1 Nov 1724
3. a child Couwenhoven b. 16 Sep 1733
4. Elisabeth Couwenhoven b. 22 Feb 1741
5. a daughter Kouwenhoven b. 21 Apr 1723
6. a son Kouwenhoven b. 1 Nov 1724
7. a child Couwenhoven b. 16 Sep 1733
8. Elisabeth Couwenhoven b. 22 Feb 1741
Died after Sep 1747 after age 42 in Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey.
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
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Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:161.
A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. XXX, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. II, 1730-1750 (Somerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), page 494. Benjamin Van Cleave.
Baptized on 29 May 1705 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witness: Jacob van Sutphen.
A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 149. Lijsbet; parents: Benjamin van Cleef, Hendrikje.
More about her mother:
Daughter of Dirck Janse Van Sutphen and Lysbeth Janse.
Wilson V. Ledley, "Willem Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Some of His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.93, pp. 193-204; 94, pp. 34-41, 107-114, 156-169, 205-213; Vol. 95, pp. 10-27, 155-165, 204-207 (1962-1964): 94:107.
Baptized on 18 December 1681 at Amersfoort, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witnesses Jan Aukesz, Evertje Jans.
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 413. Hendrikje; parents: Dirk Jansz Zutphen, Lijsbeth Jans; op Amersfoort; witnesses: Jan Aukesz, Evertje Jans.
Married 1st before September 1702 Peter Tiercke, son of Thomas Tiercke.
A. Van Doren Honeyman and Van Tassel Sutphen, The Sutphen Family (New York: Sutphen, 1926), p.3.
Married second before 1705 Benjamin Van Cleef, son of Jan Cornelisz Van Cleef and Engeltje Louwerens.
Wilson V. Ledley, "Willem Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Some of His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.93, pp. 193-204; 94, pp. 34-41, 107-114, 156-169, 205-213; Vol. 95, pp. 10-27, 155-165, 204-207 (1962-1964): 94:107.
Hendrickje Sutphen was named in her father's will dated on 4 September 1702 "daughter Hendricke, wife of Peter ___."
Will dated 4 September 1702 proved 29 Oct 1707. Dirck Van Sutphen, of the town of New Utrecht in Kings County, being at the present in good health. I leave to my eldest son Jacob, £10 when of age. I leave to my dear wife Elizabeth all the rest of my estate during her life. But if she marries, then she shall convey all the estate to the guardians of my children. After the death of my wife all the estate is to be divided among my children, Jacob, Jan, Dirck, Greentie, Abraham, Isaac, Elizabeth, Elsie, wife of Harmon Gerrittse, and Hendricke, wife of Peter ___. My will is that my eldest son Jacob shall have the farm on which I now live, he paying to the rest the sum it shall be appraised at. I appoint my friends Cornelius Van Brunt, Jaques Cortelyou, Joost Van Brunt and Peter Cortelyou, guardians of all my children. Witnesses: Samuel Leveridge, Daniel Latham, John King, Abraham Gouverneur.
New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstracts of Wills on file in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Volume I. 1665-1707), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1892), page 447. Abstracting Lib. 7, p. 419. Dirck Van Sutphen.
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Sutphen , son of Jan Sutphen and Engeltje Adriaense Bennet, on 18 November 1711 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:31. Jan; parents: Jan Sutphen, Engelke Bennet; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Derick Sutphen , son of Derick Sutphen and Grietje Van Pelt, on 6 April 1712 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife).
Ibid., 22:32. Derick; parents: Derick Sutphen and wife; witnesses: Benjamin van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
Hendrickje Sutphen was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (unknown date).
Ibid., 22:4. There are four undated entries (although all are otherwise found in the records between 1710 and 1720). "Henk, wife of B. Van Cleve." A second entry, dated 4 Nov 1715 reads: "Wife of Benjamin Van Cleve [crossed out]".
Witnessed the baptism of Jane Van Cleef , daughter of Isbrandt Van Cleef and Jannetje Arise Van der Bilt, on 8 March 1720 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife).
Ibid., 22:62. Janneke; parents: Isbrant Van Cleve, Janeke; witnesses: Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Benham , son of Jan Benham and Giertie Van Diick, on 8 April 1722 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Kleve, Hendricke, his wife).
Ibid., 22:87. Jan; parents: Jan Benham, Giertie Van Diick; witnesses: Benjamin Van Kleve, Hendricke, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of a child Van der Bilt , child of Hendrick Jansz Vanderbilt and Ellen Van Cleef, on 27 March 1726 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, ((name and gender not recorded), witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Henricke Van Cleve, his wife).
Ibid., 23:43. A child; parents: Hendrick Van de Bilt, Nelke Van Cleve; witnesses Benj. Van Cleve, Hendricke Van Cleve, his wife.
Hendrickje Sutphen was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Friholt" (Freehold). Hendrikje Zutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff.
Ibid., 23:94; 24:21, "Church Members."
Witnessed the baptism of Benjamin Van der Bilt , son of Hendrick Jansz Vanderbilt and Ellen Van Cleef, on 29 August 1731 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleef, Hendrikje Zutphen).
Ibid., 23:67. Benjamin; parents: Hendrik Van der Bilt, Neeltie Van Cleef; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleef, Hendrikje Zutphen.
Witnessed the baptism of Martha Van Cleef , daughter of John Van Cleef and Maria Hoffert, on 19 December 1731 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witness Hendrikje Sutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff).
Ibid., 23:68. Martha; parents: John. Van Cleeff, Maria Kraffert; witness: Hendrikje Sutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff.
Witnessed the baptism of Femmetie Van Cleef , daughter of Laurens Van Cleef and Jannetje Lane, on 24 June 1733 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleeff and his wife).
Ibid., 23:91. Femmetie; parents: Laurens Van Cleeff, Jannetie Laan; witnesses: Benjamin Van Cleef and his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Hendrickje Brocaw , daughter of John Brocaw and Mary Van Cleef, on 20 January 1740 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Kleef, Hendrikjen Zutveen).
Ibid., 24:48. Hendrikjen; parents: (blank) Berkaar, (Ma)ria Van Kleef; witnesses: Benjamin Van Kleef, Hendrikjen Zutveen.
Lysbeth Van Cleef married William Couwenhoven, son of Albert Willemszen Van Kouwenhoven and Neeltje Roelofse Schenck.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:161.
Lysbeth Van Cleef and William Couwenhoven were members of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in March 1727.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:5. Willem Alb. Kowenhoven and wife Elizabeth.
Lysbeth Van Cleef was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Friholt" (Freehold). Elisabeth Van Cleeff, wife of Willem Couwenhoven.
Ibid., 23:94; 24:21, "Church Members."
She was named in her father's will dated on 26 September 1747 daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Cownover.
Will dated 26 September 1747 proved 12 Nov 1747. Benjamin Van Cleave of Freehold, Monmouth Co. Mentions wife but not named. Eldest son, John, land whereon he lives in Freehold purchased of Daniel Grandin and John Benham, formerly Hendrick Kips, deceased. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of William Cownover. Son, Richard, land whereon he lives purchased by testator from William and John, sons of Alexander Clark. Land adjoining road to Mount Pleasant. Daughter, Ellen, wife of Hendrick Van Derbelt. Son, Benjamin, land whereon he lives bought of John Heppron, and land bought of Jehannes Coart. Daughters, Alace (wife of William Beard) and Mary (wife of John Brocaw). Executors: sons John, Richard and Benjamin, and friend John Bowne. Wit.: David, Elbert and Arthur Williamson. Lib. E, p. 113.
A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. XXX, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. II, 1730-1750 (Somerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), page 494. Benjamin Van Cleave.
Children by William Couwenhoven b. 9 Mar 1702:
1. a daughter Kouwenhoven b. 21 Apr 1723
2. a son Kouwenhoven b. 1 Nov 1724
3. a child Couwenhoven b. 16 Sep 1733
4. Elisabeth Couwenhoven b. 22 Feb 1741
5. a daughter Kouwenhoven b. 21 Apr 1723
6. a son Kouwenhoven b. 1 Nov 1724
7. a child Couwenhoven b. 16 Sep 1733
8. Elisabeth Couwenhoven b. 22 Feb 1741
Died after Sep 1747 after age 42 in Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey.
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
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Daughter of Benjamin Van Cleef and Hendrickje Sutphen.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:161.
A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. XXX, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. II, 1730-1750 (Somerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), page 494. Benjamin Van Cleave.
Baptized on 29 May 1705 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witness: Jacob van Sutphen.
A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 149. Lijsbet; parents: Benjamin van Cleef, Hendrikje.
More about her mother:
Daughter of Dirck Janse Van Sutphen and Lysbeth Janse.
Wilson V. Ledley, "Willem Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Some of His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.93, pp. 193-204; 94, pp. 34-41, 107-114, 156-169, 205-213; Vol. 95, pp. 10-27, 155-165, 204-207 (1962-1964): 94:107.
Baptized on 18 December 1681 at Amersfoort, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witnesses Jan Aukesz, Evertje Jans.
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 413. Hendrikje; parents: Dirk Jansz Zutphen, Lijsbeth Jans; op Amersfoort; witnesses: Jan Aukesz, Evertje Jans.
Married 1st before September 1702 Peter Tiercke, son of Thomas Tiercke.
A. Van Doren Honeyman and Van Tassel Sutphen, The Sutphen Family (New York: Sutphen, 1926), p.3.
Married second before 1705 Benjamin Van Cleef, son of Jan Cornelisz Van Cleef and Engeltje Louwerens.
Wilson V. Ledley, "Willem Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Some of His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.93, pp. 193-204; 94, pp. 34-41, 107-114, 156-169, 205-213; Vol. 95, pp. 10-27, 155-165, 204-207 (1962-1964): 94:107.
Hendrickje Sutphen was named in her father's will dated on 4 September 1702 "daughter Hendricke, wife of Peter ___."
Will dated 4 September 1702 proved 29 Oct 1707. Dirck Van Sutphen, of the town of New Utrecht in Kings County, being at the present in good health. I leave to my eldest son Jacob, £10 when of age. I leave to my dear wife Elizabeth all the rest of my estate during her life. But if she marries, then she shall convey all the estate to the guardians of my children. After the death of my wife all the estate is to be divided among my children, Jacob, Jan, Dirck, Greentie, Abraham, Isaac, Elizabeth, Elsie, wife of Harmon Gerrittse, and Hendricke, wife of Peter ___. My will is that my eldest son Jacob shall have the farm on which I now live, he paying to the rest the sum it shall be appraised at. I appoint my friends Cornelius Van Brunt, Jaques Cortelyou, Joost Van Brunt and Peter Cortelyou, guardians of all my children. Witnesses: Samuel Leveridge, Daniel Latham, John King, Abraham Gouverneur.
New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstracts of Wills on file in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Volume I. 1665-1707), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1892), page 447. Abstracting Lib. 7, p. 419. Dirck Van Sutphen.
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Sutphen , son of Jan Sutphen and Engeltje Adriaense Bennet, on 18 November 1711 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:31. Jan; parents: Jan Sutphen, Engelke Bennet; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Derick Sutphen , son of Derick Sutphen and Grietje Van Pelt, on 6 April 1712 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife).
Ibid., 22:32. Derick; parents: Derick Sutphen and wife; witnesses: Benjamin van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
Hendrickje Sutphen was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (unknown date).
Ibid., 22:4. There are four undated entries (although all are otherwise found in the records between 1710 and 1720). "Henk, wife of B. Van Cleve." A second entry, dated 4 Nov 1715 reads: "Wife of Benjamin Van Cleve [crossed out]".
Witnessed the baptism of Jane Van Cleef , daughter of Isbrandt Van Cleef and Jannetje Arise Van der Bilt, on 8 March 1720 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife).
Ibid., 22:62. Janneke; parents: Isbrant Van Cleve, Janeke; witnesses: Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Benham , son of Jan Benham and Giertie Van Diick, on 8 April 1722 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Kleve, Hendricke, his wife).
Ibid., 22:87. Jan; parents: Jan Benham, Giertie Van Diick; witnesses: Benjamin Van Kleve, Hendricke, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of a child Van der Bilt , child of Hendrick Jansz Vanderbilt and Ellen Van Cleef, on 27 March 1726 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, ((name and gender not recorded), witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Henricke Van Cleve, his wife).
Ibid., 23:43. A child; parents: Hendrick Van de Bilt, Nelke Van Cleve; witnesses Benj. Van Cleve, Hendricke Van Cleve, his wife.
Hendrickje Sutphen was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Friholt" (Freehold). Hendrikje Zutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff.
Ibid., 23:94; 24:21, "Church Members."
Witnessed the baptism of Benjamin Van der Bilt , son of Hendrick Jansz Vanderbilt and Ellen Van Cleef, on 29 August 1731 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleef, Hendrikje Zutphen).
Ibid., 23:67. Benjamin; parents: Hendrik Van der Bilt, Neeltie Van Cleef; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleef, Hendrikje Zutphen.
Witnessed the baptism of Martha Van Cleef , daughter of John Van Cleef and Maria Hoffert, on 19 December 1731 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witness Hendrikje Sutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff).
Ibid., 23:68. Martha; parents: John. Van Cleeff, Maria Kraffert; witness: Hendrikje Sutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff.
Witnessed the baptism of Femmetie Van Cleef , daughter of Laurens Van Cleef and Jannetje Lane, on 24 June 1733 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleeff and his wife).
Ibid., 23:91. Femmetie; parents: Laurens Van Cleeff, Jannetie Laan; witnesses: Benjamin Van Cleef and his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Hendrickje Brocaw , daughter of John Brocaw and Mary Van Cleef, on 20 January 1740 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Kleef, Hendrikjen Zutveen).
Ibid., 24:48. Hendrikjen; parents: (blank) Berkaar, (Ma)ria Van Kleef; witnesses: Benjamin Van Kleef, Hendrikjen Zutveen.
Lysbeth Van Cleef married William Couwenhoven, son of Albert Willemszen Van Kouwenhoven and Neeltje Roelofse Schenck.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:161.
Lysbeth Van Cleef and William Couwenhoven were members of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in March 1727.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:5. Willem Alb. Kowenhoven and wife Elizabeth.
Lysbeth Van Cleef was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Friholt" (Freehold). Elisabeth Van Cleeff, wife of Willem Couwenhoven.
Ibid., 23:94; 24:21, "Church Members."
She was named in her father's will dated on 26 September 1747 daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Cownover.
Will dated 26 September 1747 proved 12 Nov 1747. Benjamin Van Cleave of Freehold, Monmouth Co. Mentions wife but not named. Eldest son, John, land whereon he lives in Freehold purchased of Daniel Grandin and John Benham, formerly Hendrick Kips, deceased. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of William Cownover. Son, Richard, land whereon he lives purchased by testator from William and John, sons of Alexander Clark. Land adjoining road to Mount Pleasant. Daughter, Ellen, wife of Hendrick Van Derbelt. Son, Benjamin, land whereon he lives bought of John Heppron, and land bought of Jehannes Coart. Daughters, Alace (wife of William Beard) and Mary (wife of John Brocaw). Executors: sons John, Richard and Benjamin, and friend John Bowne. Wit.: David, Elbert and Arthur Williamson. Lib. E, p. 113.
A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. XXX, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. II, 1730-1750 (Somerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), page 494. Benjamin Van Cleave.
Children by William Couwenhoven b. 9 Mar 1702:
1. a daughter Kouwenhoven b. 21 Apr 1723
2. a son Kouwenhoven b. 1 Nov 1724
3. a child Couwenhoven b. 16 Sep 1733
4. Elisabeth Couwenhoven b. 22 Feb 1741
5. a daughter Kouwenhoven b. 21 Apr 1723
6. a son Kouwenhoven b. 1 Nov 1724
7. a child Couwenhoven b. 16 Sep 1733
8. Elisabeth Couwenhoven b. 22 Feb 1741
Died after Sep 1747 after age 42 in Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey.
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
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Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:161.
A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. XXX, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. II, 1730-1750 (Somerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), page 494. Benjamin Van Cleave.
Baptized on 29 May 1705 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witness: Jacob van Sutphen.
A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 149. Lijsbet; parents: Benjamin van Cleef, Hendrikje.
More about her mother:
Daughter of Dirck Janse Van Sutphen and Lysbeth Janse.
Wilson V. Ledley, "Willem Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Some of His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.93, pp. 193-204; 94, pp. 34-41, 107-114, 156-169, 205-213; Vol. 95, pp. 10-27, 155-165, 204-207 (1962-1964): 94:107.
Baptized on 18 December 1681 at Amersfoort, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witnesses Jan Aukesz, Evertje Jans.
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 413. Hendrikje; parents: Dirk Jansz Zutphen, Lijsbeth Jans; op Amersfoort; witnesses: Jan Aukesz, Evertje Jans.
Married 1st before September 1702 Peter Tiercke, son of Thomas Tiercke.
A. Van Doren Honeyman and Van Tassel Sutphen, The Sutphen Family (New York: Sutphen, 1926), p.3.
Married second before 1705 Benjamin Van Cleef, son of Jan Cornelisz Van Cleef and Engeltje Louwerens.
Wilson V. Ledley, "Willem Adriaense Bennet of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Some of His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.93, pp. 193-204; 94, pp. 34-41, 107-114, 156-169, 205-213; Vol. 95, pp. 10-27, 155-165, 204-207 (1962-1964): 94:107.
Hendrickje Sutphen was named in her father's will dated on 4 September 1702 "daughter Hendricke, wife of Peter ___."
Will dated 4 September 1702 proved 29 Oct 1707. Dirck Van Sutphen, of the town of New Utrecht in Kings County, being at the present in good health. I leave to my eldest son Jacob, £10 when of age. I leave to my dear wife Elizabeth all the rest of my estate during her life. But if she marries, then she shall convey all the estate to the guardians of my children. After the death of my wife all the estate is to be divided among my children, Jacob, Jan, Dirck, Greentie, Abraham, Isaac, Elizabeth, Elsie, wife of Harmon Gerrittse, and Hendricke, wife of Peter ___. My will is that my eldest son Jacob shall have the farm on which I now live, he paying to the rest the sum it shall be appraised at. I appoint my friends Cornelius Van Brunt, Jaques Cortelyou, Joost Van Brunt and Peter Cortelyou, guardians of all my children. Witnesses: Samuel Leveridge, Daniel Latham, John King, Abraham Gouverneur.
New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstracts of Wills on file in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Volume I. 1665-1707), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1892), page 447. Abstracting Lib. 7, p. 419. Dirck Van Sutphen.
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Sutphen , son of Jan Sutphen and Engeltje Adriaense Bennet, on 18 November 1711 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:31. Jan; parents: Jan Sutphen, Engelke Bennet; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Derick Sutphen , son of Derick Sutphen and Grietje Van Pelt, on 6 April 1712 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife).
Ibid., 22:32. Derick; parents: Derick Sutphen and wife; witnesses: Benjamin van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
Hendrickje Sutphen was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (unknown date).
Ibid., 22:4. There are four undated entries (although all are otherwise found in the records between 1710 and 1720). "Henk, wife of B. Van Cleve." A second entry, dated 4 Nov 1715 reads: "Wife of Benjamin Van Cleve [crossed out]".
Witnessed the baptism of Jane Van Cleef , daughter of Isbrandt Van Cleef and Jannetje Arise Van der Bilt, on 8 March 1720 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife).
Ibid., 22:62. Janneke; parents: Isbrant Van Cleve, Janeke; witnesses: Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Benham , son of Jan Benham and Giertie Van Diick, on 8 April 1722 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Kleve, Hendricke, his wife).
Ibid., 22:87. Jan; parents: Jan Benham, Giertie Van Diick; witnesses: Benjamin Van Kleve, Hendricke, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of a child Van der Bilt , child of Hendrick Jansz Vanderbilt and Ellen Van Cleef, on 27 March 1726 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, ((name and gender not recorded), witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Henricke Van Cleve, his wife).
Ibid., 23:43. A child; parents: Hendrick Van de Bilt, Nelke Van Cleve; witnesses Benj. Van Cleve, Hendricke Van Cleve, his wife.
Hendrickje Sutphen was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Friholt" (Freehold). Hendrikje Zutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff.
Ibid., 23:94; 24:21, "Church Members."
Witnessed the baptism of Benjamin Van der Bilt , son of Hendrick Jansz Vanderbilt and Ellen Van Cleef, on 29 August 1731 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleef, Hendrikje Zutphen).
Ibid., 23:67. Benjamin; parents: Hendrik Van der Bilt, Neeltie Van Cleef; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleef, Hendrikje Zutphen.
Witnessed the baptism of Martha Van Cleef , daughter of John Van Cleef and Maria Hoffert, on 19 December 1731 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witness Hendrikje Sutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff).
Ibid., 23:68. Martha; parents: John. Van Cleeff, Maria Kraffert; witness: Hendrikje Sutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff.
Witnessed the baptism of Femmetie Van Cleef , daughter of Laurens Van Cleef and Jannetje Lane, on 24 June 1733 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleeff and his wife).
Ibid., 23:91. Femmetie; parents: Laurens Van Cleeff, Jannetie Laan; witnesses: Benjamin Van Cleef and his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Hendrickje Brocaw , daughter of John Brocaw and Mary Van Cleef, on 20 January 1740 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Kleef, Hendrikjen Zutveen).
Ibid., 24:48. Hendrikjen; parents: (blank) Berkaar, (Ma)ria Van Kleef; witnesses: Benjamin Van Kleef, Hendrikjen Zutveen.
Lysbeth Van Cleef married William Couwenhoven, son of Albert Willemszen Van Kouwenhoven and Neeltje Roelofse Schenck.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:161.
Lysbeth Van Cleef and William Couwenhoven were members of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in March 1727.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:5. Willem Alb. Kowenhoven and wife Elizabeth.
Lysbeth Van Cleef was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Friholt" (Freehold). Elisabeth Van Cleeff, wife of Willem Couwenhoven.
Ibid., 23:94; 24:21, "Church Members."
She was named in her father's will dated on 26 September 1747 daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Cownover.
Will dated 26 September 1747 proved 12 Nov 1747. Benjamin Van Cleave of Freehold, Monmouth Co. Mentions wife but not named. Eldest son, John, land whereon he lives in Freehold purchased of Daniel Grandin and John Benham, formerly Hendrick Kips, deceased. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of William Cownover. Son, Richard, land whereon he lives purchased by testator from William and John, sons of Alexander Clark. Land adjoining road to Mount Pleasant. Daughter, Ellen, wife of Hendrick Van Derbelt. Son, Benjamin, land whereon he lives bought of John Heppron, and land bought of Jehannes Coart. Daughters, Alace (wife of William Beard) and Mary (wife of John Brocaw). Executors: sons John, Richard and Benjamin, and friend John Bowne. Wit.: David, Elbert and Arthur Williamson. Lib. E, p. 113.
A. Van Doren Honeyman, editor, Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Vol. XXX, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc., Vol. II, 1730-1750 (Somerville, New Jersey: The Unionist-Gazette Association, Printers, 1918), page 494. Benjamin Van Cleave.
Children by William Couwenhoven b. 9 Mar 1702:
1. a daughter Kouwenhoven b. 21 Apr 1723
2. a son Kouwenhoven b. 1 Nov 1724
3. a child Couwenhoven b. 16 Sep 1733
4. Elisabeth Couwenhoven b. 22 Feb 1741
5. a daughter Kouwenhoven b. 21 Apr 1723
6. a son Kouwenhoven b. 1 Nov 1724
7. a child Couwenhoven b. 16 Sep 1733
8. Elisabeth Couwenhoven b. 22 Feb 1741
Died after Sep 1747 after age 42 in Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey.
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
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