hmtl5 Jan Gerrestse Van Couwenhoven b. 1639 Flatlands, Kings County, New York d. Abt 1724 Flatbush, Kings County, New York: Hedges Genealogy

Jan Gerrestse Van Couwenhoven

Male 1639 - Abt 1724  (85 years)

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  • Name Jan Gerrestse Van Couwenhoven 
    Birth 1639  Flatlands, Kings County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Death Abt 1724  Flatbush, Kings County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Burial Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church Cemetery, Flatbush, Kings County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I5782  Hedges
    Last Modified 15 Jun 2025 

    Father Gerret Wolferzen Van Couwenhoven,   b. 1610, Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1645, Flatlands, Kings County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 35 years) 
    Mother Aeltje Cornelis Cool,   b. 1615, Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jan 1683, Flatlands, Kings County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1635  Flatlands, Kings County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Family ID F2529  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Gerardina de Sille,   b. 10 Feb 1642, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Municipality, Noord-Holland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1681, Flatbush, Kings County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 38 years) 
    Marriage 18 May 1670  [2, 3
    Family ID F2531  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 15 Jun 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1639 - Flatlands, Kings County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Abt 1724 - Flatbush, Kings County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church Cemetery, Flatbush, Kings County, New York Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Note on Find a Grave:

      Son of Gerrit Wolfertszen and Aeltje Cornelis Cool.

      Born in 1639 at Flatlands, Long Island.

      Married Gerardina de Sille, daughter of Hon. Nicasius de Sille and Cornelia Meulmans, on 18 May 1670.

      Witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Van de Water, daughter of Hendrick Van de Water and Grietje Van der Meulen, on 6 October 1675 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Johannes Van Couwenhoven, Marritie Loockermans).

      Jan Gerritse and Gerardina de Sille were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 from the Ferry. Old Members found here in the 4 Villages in the year 1677. From the Ferry. Jan Gerritsz van Couwenhoven and wife Gerardina de Sille.

      Jan Gerritse and Gerardina de Sille were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 (from) Brooklyn Ferry.

      Witnessed the baptism of Frans Dircksz Van Dyck, son of Dirck Franszen Van Dyck and Urseltie Jans Schepmoes, on 26 April 1682 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Johannes Van Couwenhoven, Jaepje Van den Berg).

      Witnessed the baptism of Jan Middagh, son of Gerrit Aertsen Middagh and Cornelia Janse Van Kouwenhoven, on 13 August 1693 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Gerdijna de Zilla, Jan Gerritse Couwenoven).

      Witnessed the baptism of Jacomyntje Couwenhoven, daughter of Garret Cowenhoven and Lysbet Hoos, on 15 January 1699 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Jan Gerritsz Couwenoven, Gerardina his wife). Jakemijntje; parents: Gerridt Couwenoven, Lijsbet.

      Children by Gerardina de Sille:
      1. Cornelia Janse Van Kouwenhoven b. ca. 1671
      2. Gerrit Janse Van Kouwenhoven b. 1676, d. between 16 Apr 1711 and Nov 1712
      3. Aeltje Janse Van Kouwenhoven b. 28 Apr 1678, d. 9 Mar 1740
      4. Neeltje Janse Van Kouwenhoven b. b 1679
      5. Nicasius Janse Van Kouwenhoven b. 3 Jun 1681, d. 16 Sep 1749

      Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
      [1]
    • Conover genealogy page
      ii. Jan Gerretse; He was born in 1639, perhaps at Flatlands, L.I., NY; married Gerardina de Sille, daughter of Nicasius de Sille and Cornelia Meulmans, May 18, 1670; married Gerardina de Sille, daughter of Nicasius de Sille and Cornelia Meulmans, May 19, 1670; died circa 1714 at Brooklyn, Kings, Long Island, NY; died circa 1724.

      He was also known as Jan Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven. He was also known as Jan Gerretse Kowenhoven. He was also known as Jan Gerretsen Van Couwenhoven. In 1665 he was licensed to trade in Albany. He was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn in 1677 and 1685. He resided at Brooklyn Ferry. He was a commissioner of Brooklyn, 1690, by act of Court of General Sessions of which he was at that time a grand juryman.

      https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~conover/genealogy/Pages/newinfor.htm
      [2]

  • Sources 
    1. [S6] Find a Grave.

    2. [S140] David Kipp Conover, Conover Genealogy Page, https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~conover/genealogy/Pages/newinfor.htm.

    3. [S142] Henry B. Hoff, The genealogies of Long Island Families, v.2, page 511, from the library of Linda Hedges.