Son of Benjamin Van Cleef and Hendrickje Sutphen.
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 3 June 1711 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, witnesses Kriin Van Atra and wife Nelke Van Cleve.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:31. Johannes; parents: Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen; witnesses: Kriin Van Atra and wife Nelke Van Cleve.
More about his father:
Son of Jan Cornelisz Van Cleef b. 1627 or 1628, d. before 4 Mar 1701 and Engeltje Louwerens b. 15 Jul 1646.
A. Van Doren Honeyman and Van Tassel Sutphen, The Sutphen Family (New York: Sutphen, 1926), p.3.
Benjamin Van Cleef was baptized on 25 November 1683 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsors Nicolaas Rutgers, Helena Cordeljau.
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 426. Joseph & Benjamin; parents: Jan Van Kleef, Engeltje Van Kleef; op Utrecht; witnesses: Quirin Jansz van Meteren, Neeltje van Kleef; & Nicolaas Rutgers, Helena Cordeljau.
He witnessed the baptism of Petrus Van Doorn , son of Jacob Van Doorn and Maria Adriaense Bennet, on 2 September 1711 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witness Benjamin Van Cleve).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:31. Petrus; parents: Jacob Van Doorn, Marika Ben(net?); witness: Benjamin Van Cleve.
He 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).
Ibid., 22:31. Jan; parents: Jan Sutphen, Engelke Bennet; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
He 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.
He was made an executor of the will of Kryne Jansen Van Matre on 26 April 1719; proved 21 Mar 1719/20. Kryne Jansen Van Matre of Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, yeoman. Names wife Neeltje; children John, Yda, Angletye, Cornelia, Ghisbert, Benjamin, Sirynus and Joseph. Real and personal estate. Executors: brother-in-law Benjamin van Cleave and Philip Folcoertson. Witnesses: Jacobus Swett (?), Hendrick Smock, John Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence, William Lawrence, Jr.
William Nelson, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Vol. XXIII, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Vol. I, 1670-1730 (Paterson, N.J.: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1901), page 480.
He was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in October 1719.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:4. Benjamin Van Cleve, on confession.
He 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.
He 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.
He witnessed the baptism of William Lawrence , son of John Lawrence and Ann Van Cleef, on 22 April 1722 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Janneke, wife of Isbrant Van Cleve).
Ibid., 22:87. William; parents: (blank) Van Cleve, wife of Jan Lawrence; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Janneke, wife of Isbrant Van Cleve.
He was Deacon at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 1 July 1722.
He 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.
He was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Friholt" (Freehold).
Ibid., 23:94; 24:20, "Church Members."
He 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.
He was made an executor of the will of Hendrick Kip on 29 March 1733; proved 16 Apr 1734. Henry Kyp (Hendicus Kipp) of Middletown Township, Monmouth Co., yeoman. Wife Williamkee. Charles Hubbs and Major Leonard, creditors. Land in Freehold. Executors: Benjamin Vancleave of Freehold, Honnas Lyester and Cornelius Waycoffe of Middletown. Witnesses: Cornelius Couwenhoven, Hendrick Hendrickson, Robert Dodsworth.
Frederic Ellsworth Kip, History of the Kip Family in America (n.p.: unknown publisher, ca. 1928), p.137. Which states that he was living in the township of Middletown and mentions a plantation in Freehold. He names his wife Williamkee Kip, but no children
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), pages 286-287. Abstracting Lib. B, p. 501. Henry Kyp, Hendicus Kipp.
He 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).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 23:91. Femmetie; parents: Laurens Van Cleeff, Jannetie Laan; witnesses: Benjamin Van Cleef and his wife.
He 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., egations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 24:48. Hendrikjen; parents: (blank) Berkaar, (Ma)ria Van Kleef; witnesses: Benjamin Van Kleef, Hendrikjen Zutveen.
John Van Cleef married 1st circa 1730 Maria Hoffert (daughter baptized in 1731).
Murray Edward Poole, History of Jan Van Cleef of New Utrecht, L. I., N. Y. and Some of His Descendants (Ithaca, N.Y.: Press of the Ithaca Journal, 1909), Gen. 2.
Child by Maria Hoffert d. before 19 May 1737:
1. Martha Van Cleef
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 23:68. Martha; parents: John. Van Cleeff, Maria Kraffert; witness: Hendrikje Sutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff.
Married 2nd on 19 May 1737 Sarah Couwenhoven, daughter of Albert Willemszen Van Kouwenhoven and Neeltje Roelofse Schenck, (no children).
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.
Murray Edward Poole, History of Jan Van Cleef of New Utrecht, L. I., N. Y. and Some of His Descendants (Ithaca, N.Y.: Press of the Ithaca Journal, 1909), Gen. 2.
Wilson V. Ledley, The Van Cleef Family (New Orleans, La.: Polyanthos, Inc., 1976), page 46
Witnessed the baptism of Derk Van der Bilt , son of Hendrick Jansz Vanderbilt and Ellen Van Cleef, on 9 September 1737 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Johannes Van Kleef, Sara Couwenhove).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 24:47. Derk; parents: Hindrik Van der Bilt, Neeltje Van Kleef; witnesses: Johannes Van Kleef, Sara Couwenhove.
John Van Cleef was named in his father's will dated on 26 September 1747.
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.
Will dated 28 September 1777 proved 3 Nov 1777.
Wilson V. Ledley, The Van Cleef Family (New Orleans, La.: Polyanthos, Inc., 1976), page 46.
John Van Cleef died between 28 September 1777 and 3 November 1777; (dates of will and proving).
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
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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 3 June 1711 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, witnesses Kriin Van Atra and wife Nelke Van Cleve.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:31. Johannes; parents: Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen; witnesses: Kriin Van Atra and wife Nelke Van Cleve.
More about his father:
Son of Jan Cornelisz Van Cleef b. 1627 or 1628, d. before 4 Mar 1701 and Engeltje Louwerens b. 15 Jul 1646.
A. Van Doren Honeyman and Van Tassel Sutphen, The Sutphen Family (New York: Sutphen, 1926), p.3.
Benjamin Van Cleef was baptized on 25 November 1683 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsors Nicolaas Rutgers, Helena Cordeljau.
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 426. Joseph & Benjamin; parents: Jan Van Kleef, Engeltje Van Kleef; op Utrecht; witnesses: Quirin Jansz van Meteren, Neeltje van Kleef; & Nicolaas Rutgers, Helena Cordeljau.
He witnessed the baptism of Petrus Van Doorn , son of Jacob Van Doorn and Maria Adriaense Bennet, on 2 September 1711 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witness Benjamin Van Cleve).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:31. Petrus; parents: Jacob Van Doorn, Marika Ben(net?); witness: Benjamin Van Cleve.
He 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).
Ibid., 22:31. Jan; parents: Jan Sutphen, Engelke Bennet; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
He 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.
He was made an executor of the will of Kryne Jansen Van Matre on 26 April 1719; proved 21 Mar 1719/20. Kryne Jansen Van Matre of Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, yeoman. Names wife Neeltje; children John, Yda, Angletye, Cornelia, Ghisbert, Benjamin, Sirynus and Joseph. Real and personal estate. Executors: brother-in-law Benjamin van Cleave and Philip Folcoertson. Witnesses: Jacobus Swett (?), Hendrick Smock, John Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence, William Lawrence, Jr.
William Nelson, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Vol. XXIII, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Vol. I, 1670-1730 (Paterson, N.J.: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1901), page 480.
He was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in October 1719.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:4. Benjamin Van Cleve, on confession.
He 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.
He 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.
He witnessed the baptism of William Lawrence , son of John Lawrence and Ann Van Cleef, on 22 April 1722 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Janneke, wife of Isbrant Van Cleve).
Ibid., 22:87. William; parents: (blank) Van Cleve, wife of Jan Lawrence; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Janneke, wife of Isbrant Van Cleve.
He was Deacon at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 1 July 1722.
He 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.
He was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Friholt" (Freehold).
Ibid., 23:94; 24:20, "Church Members."
He 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.
He was made an executor of the will of Hendrick Kip on 29 March 1733; proved 16 Apr 1734. Henry Kyp (Hendicus Kipp) of Middletown Township, Monmouth Co., yeoman. Wife Williamkee. Charles Hubbs and Major Leonard, creditors. Land in Freehold. Executors: Benjamin Vancleave of Freehold, Honnas Lyester and Cornelius Waycoffe of Middletown. Witnesses: Cornelius Couwenhoven, Hendrick Hendrickson, Robert Dodsworth.
Frederic Ellsworth Kip, History of the Kip Family in America (n.p.: unknown publisher, ca. 1928), p.137. Which states that he was living in the township of Middletown and mentions a plantation in Freehold. He names his wife Williamkee Kip, but no children
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), pages 286-287. Abstracting Lib. B, p. 501. Henry Kyp, Hendicus Kipp.
He 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).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 23:91. Femmetie; parents: Laurens Van Cleeff, Jannetie Laan; witnesses: Benjamin Van Cleef and his wife.
He 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., egations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 24:48. Hendrikjen; parents: (blank) Berkaar, (Ma)ria Van Kleef; witnesses: Benjamin Van Kleef, Hendrikjen Zutveen.
John Van Cleef married 1st circa 1730 Maria Hoffert (daughter baptized in 1731).
Murray Edward Poole, History of Jan Van Cleef of New Utrecht, L. I., N. Y. and Some of His Descendants (Ithaca, N.Y.: Press of the Ithaca Journal, 1909), Gen. 2.
Child by Maria Hoffert d. before 19 May 1737:
1. Martha Van Cleef
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 23:68. Martha; parents: John. Van Cleeff, Maria Kraffert; witness: Hendrikje Sutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff.
Married 2nd on 19 May 1737 Sarah Couwenhoven, daughter of Albert Willemszen Van Kouwenhoven and Neeltje Roelofse Schenck, (no children).
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.
Murray Edward Poole, History of Jan Van Cleef of New Utrecht, L. I., N. Y. and Some of His Descendants (Ithaca, N.Y.: Press of the Ithaca Journal, 1909), Gen. 2.
Wilson V. Ledley, The Van Cleef Family (New Orleans, La.: Polyanthos, Inc., 1976), page 46
Witnessed the baptism of Derk Van der Bilt , son of Hendrick Jansz Vanderbilt and Ellen Van Cleef, on 9 September 1737 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Johannes Van Kleef, Sara Couwenhove).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 24:47. Derk; parents: Hindrik Van der Bilt, Neeltje Van Kleef; witnesses: Johannes Van Kleef, Sara Couwenhove.
John Van Cleef was named in his father's will dated on 26 September 1747.
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.
Will dated 28 September 1777 proved 3 Nov 1777.
Wilson V. Ledley, The Van Cleef Family (New Orleans, La.: Polyanthos, Inc., 1976), page 46.
John Van Cleef died between 28 September 1777 and 3 November 1777; (dates of will and proving).
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
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Son of Benjamin Van Cleef and Hendrickje Sutphen.
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 3 June 1711 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, witnesses Kriin Van Atra and wife Nelke Van Cleve.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:31. Johannes; parents: Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen; witnesses: Kriin Van Atra and wife Nelke Van Cleve.
More about his father:
Son of Jan Cornelisz Van Cleef b. 1627 or 1628, d. before 4 Mar 1701 and Engeltje Louwerens b. 15 Jul 1646.
A. Van Doren Honeyman and Van Tassel Sutphen, The Sutphen Family (New York: Sutphen, 1926), p.3.
Benjamin Van Cleef was baptized on 25 November 1683 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsors Nicolaas Rutgers, Helena Cordeljau.
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 426. Joseph & Benjamin; parents: Jan Van Kleef, Engeltje Van Kleef; op Utrecht; witnesses: Quirin Jansz van Meteren, Neeltje van Kleef; & Nicolaas Rutgers, Helena Cordeljau.
He witnessed the baptism of Petrus Van Doorn , son of Jacob Van Doorn and Maria Adriaense Bennet, on 2 September 1711 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witness Benjamin Van Cleve).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:31. Petrus; parents: Jacob Van Doorn, Marika Ben(net?); witness: Benjamin Van Cleve.
He 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).
Ibid., 22:31. Jan; parents: Jan Sutphen, Engelke Bennet; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
He 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.
He was made an executor of the will of Kryne Jansen Van Matre on 26 April 1719; proved 21 Mar 1719/20. Kryne Jansen Van Matre of Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, yeoman. Names wife Neeltje; children John, Yda, Angletye, Cornelia, Ghisbert, Benjamin, Sirynus and Joseph. Real and personal estate. Executors: brother-in-law Benjamin van Cleave and Philip Folcoertson. Witnesses: Jacobus Swett (?), Hendrick Smock, John Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence, William Lawrence, Jr.
William Nelson, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Vol. XXIII, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Vol. I, 1670-1730 (Paterson, N.J.: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1901), page 480.
He was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in October 1719.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:4. Benjamin Van Cleve, on confession.
He 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.
He 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.
He witnessed the baptism of William Lawrence , son of John Lawrence and Ann Van Cleef, on 22 April 1722 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Janneke, wife of Isbrant Van Cleve).
Ibid., 22:87. William; parents: (blank) Van Cleve, wife of Jan Lawrence; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Janneke, wife of Isbrant Van Cleve.
He was Deacon at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 1 July 1722.
He 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.
He was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Friholt" (Freehold).
Ibid., 23:94; 24:20, "Church Members."
He 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.
He was made an executor of the will of Hendrick Kip on 29 March 1733; proved 16 Apr 1734. Henry Kyp (Hendicus Kipp) of Middletown Township, Monmouth Co., yeoman. Wife Williamkee. Charles Hubbs and Major Leonard, creditors. Land in Freehold. Executors: Benjamin Vancleave of Freehold, Honnas Lyester and Cornelius Waycoffe of Middletown. Witnesses: Cornelius Couwenhoven, Hendrick Hendrickson, Robert Dodsworth.
Frederic Ellsworth Kip, History of the Kip Family in America (n.p.: unknown publisher, ca. 1928), p.137. Which states that he was living in the township of Middletown and mentions a plantation in Freehold. He names his wife Williamkee Kip, but no children
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), pages 286-287. Abstracting Lib. B, p. 501. Henry Kyp, Hendicus Kipp.
He 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).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 23:91. Femmetie; parents: Laurens Van Cleeff, Jannetie Laan; witnesses: Benjamin Van Cleef and his wife.
He 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., egations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 24:48. Hendrikjen; parents: (blank) Berkaar, (Ma)ria Van Kleef; witnesses: Benjamin Van Kleef, Hendrikjen Zutveen.
John Van Cleef married 1st circa 1730 Maria Hoffert (daughter baptized in 1731).
Murray Edward Poole, History of Jan Van Cleef of New Utrecht, L. I., N. Y. and Some of His Descendants (Ithaca, N.Y.: Press of the Ithaca Journal, 1909), Gen. 2.
Child by Maria Hoffert d. before 19 May 1737:
1. Martha Van Cleef
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 23:68. Martha; parents: John. Van Cleeff, Maria Kraffert; witness: Hendrikje Sutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff.
Married 2nd on 19 May 1737 Sarah Couwenhoven, daughter of Albert Willemszen Van Kouwenhoven and Neeltje Roelofse Schenck, (no children).
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.
Murray Edward Poole, History of Jan Van Cleef of New Utrecht, L. I., N. Y. and Some of His Descendants (Ithaca, N.Y.: Press of the Ithaca Journal, 1909), Gen. 2.
Wilson V. Ledley, The Van Cleef Family (New Orleans, La.: Polyanthos, Inc., 1976), page 46
Witnessed the baptism of Derk Van der Bilt , son of Hendrick Jansz Vanderbilt and Ellen Van Cleef, on 9 September 1737 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Johannes Van Kleef, Sara Couwenhove).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 24:47. Derk; parents: Hindrik Van der Bilt, Neeltje Van Kleef; witnesses: Johannes Van Kleef, Sara Couwenhove.
John Van Cleef was named in his father's will dated on 26 September 1747.
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.
Will dated 28 September 1777 proved 3 Nov 1777.
Wilson V. Ledley, The Van Cleef Family (New Orleans, La.: Polyanthos, Inc., 1976), page 46.
John Van Cleef died between 28 September 1777 and 3 November 1777; (dates of will and proving).
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
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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 3 June 1711 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, witnesses Kriin Van Atra and wife Nelke Van Cleve.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:31. Johannes; parents: Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen; witnesses: Kriin Van Atra and wife Nelke Van Cleve.
More about his father:
Son of Jan Cornelisz Van Cleef b. 1627 or 1628, d. before 4 Mar 1701 and Engeltje Louwerens b. 15 Jul 1646.
A. Van Doren Honeyman and Van Tassel Sutphen, The Sutphen Family (New York: Sutphen, 1926), p.3.
Benjamin Van Cleef was baptized on 25 November 1683 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, sponsors Nicolaas Rutgers, Helena Cordeljau.
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 426. Joseph & Benjamin; parents: Jan Van Kleef, Engeltje Van Kleef; op Utrecht; witnesses: Quirin Jansz van Meteren, Neeltje van Kleef; & Nicolaas Rutgers, Helena Cordeljau.
He witnessed the baptism of Petrus Van Doorn , son of Jacob Van Doorn and Maria Adriaense Bennet, on 2 September 1711 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witness Benjamin Van Cleve).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:31. Petrus; parents: Jacob Van Doorn, Marika Ben(net?); witness: Benjamin Van Cleve.
He 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).
Ibid., 22:31. Jan; parents: Jan Sutphen, Engelke Bennet; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Hank Sutphen, his wife.
He 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.
He was made an executor of the will of Kryne Jansen Van Matre on 26 April 1719; proved 21 Mar 1719/20. Kryne Jansen Van Matre of Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, yeoman. Names wife Neeltje; children John, Yda, Angletye, Cornelia, Ghisbert, Benjamin, Sirynus and Joseph. Real and personal estate. Executors: brother-in-law Benjamin van Cleave and Philip Folcoertson. Witnesses: Jacobus Swett (?), Hendrick Smock, John Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence, William Lawrence, Jr.
William Nelson, Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey, Vol. XXIII, Calender of New Jersey Wills, Vol. I, 1670-1730 (Paterson, N.J.: The Press Printing and Publishing Co., 1901), page 480.
He was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in October 1719.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:4. Benjamin Van Cleve, on confession.
He 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.
He 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.
He witnessed the baptism of William Lawrence , son of John Lawrence and Ann Van Cleef, on 22 April 1722 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Janneke, wife of Isbrant Van Cleve).
Ibid., 22:87. William; parents: (blank) Van Cleve, wife of Jan Lawrence; witnesses Benjamin Van Cleve, Janneke, wife of Isbrant Van Cleve.
He was Deacon at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 1 July 1722.
He 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.
He was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Friholt" (Freehold).
Ibid., 23:94; 24:20, "Church Members."
He 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.
He was made an executor of the will of Hendrick Kip on 29 March 1733; proved 16 Apr 1734. Henry Kyp (Hendicus Kipp) of Middletown Township, Monmouth Co., yeoman. Wife Williamkee. Charles Hubbs and Major Leonard, creditors. Land in Freehold. Executors: Benjamin Vancleave of Freehold, Honnas Lyester and Cornelius Waycoffe of Middletown. Witnesses: Cornelius Couwenhoven, Hendrick Hendrickson, Robert Dodsworth.
Frederic Ellsworth Kip, History of the Kip Family in America (n.p.: unknown publisher, ca. 1928), p.137. Which states that he was living in the township of Middletown and mentions a plantation in Freehold. He names his wife Williamkee Kip, but no children
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), pages 286-287. Abstracting Lib. B, p. 501. Henry Kyp, Hendicus Kipp.
He 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).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 23:91. Femmetie; parents: Laurens Van Cleeff, Jannetie Laan; witnesses: Benjamin Van Cleef and his wife.
He 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., egations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 24:48. Hendrikjen; parents: (blank) Berkaar, (Ma)ria Van Kleef; witnesses: Benjamin Van Kleef, Hendrikjen Zutveen.
John Van Cleef married 1st circa 1730 Maria Hoffert (daughter baptized in 1731).
Murray Edward Poole, History of Jan Van Cleef of New Utrecht, L. I., N. Y. and Some of His Descendants (Ithaca, N.Y.: Press of the Ithaca Journal, 1909), Gen. 2.
Child by Maria Hoffert d. before 19 May 1737:
1. Martha Van Cleef
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 23:68. Martha; parents: John. Van Cleeff, Maria Kraffert; witness: Hendrikje Sutphen, wife of Benjamin Van Cleeff.
Married 2nd on 19 May 1737 Sarah Couwenhoven, daughter of Albert Willemszen Van Kouwenhoven and Neeltje Roelofse Schenck, (no children).
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.
Murray Edward Poole, History of Jan Van Cleef of New Utrecht, L. I., N. Y. and Some of His Descendants (Ithaca, N.Y.: Press of the Ithaca Journal, 1909), Gen. 2.
Wilson V. Ledley, The Van Cleef Family (New Orleans, La.: Polyanthos, Inc., 1976), page 46
Witnessed the baptism of Derk Van der Bilt , son of Hendrick Jansz Vanderbilt and Ellen Van Cleef, on 9 September 1737 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Johannes Van Kleef, Sara Couwenhove).
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 24:47. Derk; parents: Hindrik Van der Bilt, Neeltje Van Kleef; witnesses: Johannes Van Kleef, Sara Couwenhove.
John Van Cleef was named in his father's will dated on 26 September 1747.
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.
Will dated 28 September 1777 proved 3 Nov 1777.
Wilson V. Ledley, The Van Cleef Family (New Orleans, La.: Polyanthos, Inc., 1976), page 46.
John Van Cleef died between 28 September 1777 and 3 November 1777; (dates of will and proving).
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
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