SECOND GENERATION
2. CORNELIUS2 VANDERBURGH (Lucas1), son of Lucas Dircksen and
Annetje Cornelies, was baptized at the New York Dutch Reformed Church in New York
City on 11 May 1653.1 Cornelius was about 16 years old when his father died in 1669.
Cornelius is mentioned in a 28 Sep 1673 contract involving his stepfather:
"Jacobus Fabricus, Lutheran minister, now a resident at the South River," engages to
repay a loan received from Olaf Stevenson Van cortlandt. As security, he pledges "his
house and lot on the west side of the Broadway. This pledge covered a lot for 930 florins
previously given Van Cortlandt for old debts of "the appearer’s predecessor," and 300
florins "given this day to the appearer’s wife’s son, Cornelius Luycasse VandeBergh,
being for and instead of his patrimony and father’s property, amounting altogether to the
above mentioned sum of 1230 florins."2
The following year on 7 Jan 1674, Cornelius married LIEVYNTIE LEUNEN in
the New York Dutch Reformed Church in New York City.3
Signature of Cornelius Vanderburgh
Cornelius was New York’s (and probably America’s) first native born
silversmith. His mark was C V over B in a heart shaped shield. How Cornelius chose
silversmithing as a vocation is not known. He apparently had access to the "Collected
Works of Jacobus Cats," 1658 edition by Schipper, from which he copied almost literally
the engravings he made on a 1685 silver beaker known thenceforth as the Sanders
beaker.4
1
"Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society," Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch
Church, New York. 1901.Vol. II, 1639-1730. Page 34. [Note: Only lists father - Lucas Dirckszen, no
mother. Witnesses - Hendrick Gulick, Willem Van Beecker, Marritie Cornelis.]
2
"The Vanderburgh Family," unpublished, 75 page typescript by Caroline Vanderburgh Lansden (Mrs.
David S.), written after 1942. Page 17.
3
"Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society," Vol. I; "Marriages from 16391801 in the Reformed Dutch Church, New York." New York. 1890. Page 38.
4
"The Magazine Antiques," May 1929, pp. 388-390: "A Pedigreed American Silver Beaker," by Anna W.
McNeil; "The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1935, pp. 52-55: "The Sanders-Garvan Beaker by Cornelis
VanderBurch," by Mrs. Russel Hastings; and "The Magazine Antiques," Jan 1936, pp. frontpiece, and 1012: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York, Part I," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
SANDERS BEAKER. The name "Robbert Sandersen" and the date "1685" are engraved on the
silver beaker. The beaker is eight inches high and gradually tapers from a diameter of 3 1/2 inches at the
base to 5 1/8 inches at the mouth. Many symbolic devices are engraved in the ornamentation. These
include an eagle dropping a turtle upon a stone to break its shell - typifying intelligence and ingenuity; a
lizard attacking a spider; a crane attacking the lizard, and an adder attacking the crane - typifying the
uncertainty of life and of human happiness; and a crocodile with a skeleton on its back - typifying the
inevitableness of death.
The beaker was passed down through 8 generations of the Sanders family of New York State. J.
Glen Sanders of Scotia, NY possessed it in 1929. By February 1935, the beaker became part of the Mabel
Brady Garvan Collection in the Gallery of Fine Arts at Yale University. Three other silver vessels created
by Cornelius passed down through the Van Cortlandt family and were in their possession in 1936.
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Among his Lutheran friends was Jacob de Lange, surgeon, whose wife Haduina
Van Horen may have been a relative. When the surgeon died in 1685, he entrusted to his
good friends John deBruyn and Cornelius Vanderburgh the care of the money bequeathed
to his daughters. Some years later, the two guardians jointly purchased a mortgage upon
land on the Hackensack River, possibly on behalf of their wards. Cornelius’ sister was
living in Hackensack, which may explain his interest in the neighborhood.5
In 1685, New York became a Royal Province. Its new charter gave it title to all
the vacant land in and about the city. These properties were speedily applied for.
Among them were what were known as the "Burnt Lands." For one such "Slip or toft"
Cornelius applied in February 1686/7. Two months later, "Cornelius VanerBurge of New
York City, Silversmith" was granted the land, which lay "within the City in Heigh Street
to the east of the house and lot of the said Cornelius VanerBurge, to the west of Geertruy
Hibbons, to the north of the ground belonging to the City Hall." This statement identifies
Cornelius’ profession and indicates that he already had a house and lot in High Street.
This record is found in the Comptroller’s Office of New York City. The described
property was located in High (or Stone or Duke) Street, near Coentie’s Alley, and back of
the Stadthuys, in 1687.6
The early conveyance of property in High Street to Cornelius cannot be found.
But a deed in the manuscript division of the New York Public Library, dated 1714,
conveys this approximate parcel from John White and his wife Cornelia. It states that the
real estate was "left unto them by their late father, Cornelius Vanderburgh, silversmith, of
New York." Roughly speaking, this land is at 36 Stone Street.7
Some feet from Cornelius’ land lay Coentie’s Alley, a tiny slit between dwellings.
Back of its former site, with a tablet, now stands the house that replaces the ancient
Stadthuys or City Hall. Near by is Coentie’s Slip in the East River. In the next block lay
the ample holdings of Carel Van Brugge, otherwise Charles Bridges the Englishman,
who was taxed in 1677 for a place "Where the silversmith lived." Previous Vanderburgh
researchers have confused this "Carel Van Brugge" as being Cornelius Vanderburgh, the
silversmith.8
Somewhere along the same street in early days lived Hendrick Ahasuerus, the
innkeeper, who was an appraiser of silver and jewels. To the rear of Cornelius’ abode
was that of a Van Horn lady, who, after her marriage, gave birth to Garret Onclebagh, the
silversmith. She subsequently married Ahasuerus Hendricks, likewise a fashioner of
silver. This quarter of the city in the late 1600s was evidently considered an
advantageous location for silversmiths.9
5
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York, Part
II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
6
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York, Part
II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
7
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York, Part
II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
8
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York, Part
II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
9
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York, Part
II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
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In 1686, Cornelius was elected to care for one of the public wells, which were
customarily dug in the center of certain streets. Another fellow silversmith, Ahasuerus
Hendricks, was also appointed to this duty.10
In the spring of 1686/7, Cornelius was the recipient of further public duties.
Living in the back garden of the jail, he was from time to time appointed to the post of
High Constable.11 He witnessed wills for his neighbors;12 and in the French church
nearby, he stood sponsor for a baby with the unusual name of Muckhaylle de
Mackaillys.13 He made a salt from an English model, for the newly married Van
Cortlandts.14 In 1693, he was handed 20 ounces of gold valued at .106 to make a
presentation cup for Governor Fletcher. The money presumably represented revenues
from the Brooklyn Ferry.15
In 1694, the Province of New York decided to standardize its weights and
measures. A commission deliberated on this project; and a Governor’s council meeting
of 12 Jul 1694 agreed to appoint an "officer for the regulation of weights and seales for
Curr’t Gold and Silver." Subsequently, a committee consisting of the mayor and
aldermen of New York City, John Barberie and Robert Lurting, merchants, and Cornelius
Vanderburgh and Jacob Boelen, silversmiths, was appointed to make a selection.
Cornelius and Jacob were recommended to be "... very fitt to be appointed by your
Excellency for the keeping of the Standard of Silver & Gold Weights and marking all
such as shall be used in this Citty & Province ...," etc.16
In spite of Cornelius’ apparent standing as a citizen, his homestead in High Street
depreciated in value on the tax lists, while that of his neighbors rose. He owned not only
the High Street house, but an "estate" in the West Ward. This land to the westward was
near the land previously owned by Cornelius’ father on Broadway. Perhaps Cornelius
health, like his property, was deteriorating, for his death in 1699, in his late forties, was
untimely.17
In 1699, the Stadthuys, having been abandoned in favor of a newer City Hall at
the head of Broad Street, had so far deteriorated that it was offered for sale. John
Rodman, a prosperous merchant acquired it for .920. A 20 Sep 1699 deed, registered in
the Comptroller’s office, clearly defines the bounds of the property. It was bounded on
the north by the house and ground of Barent Hebon, and that late of Cornelius
10
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
11
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
12
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
13
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
14
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
15
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
16
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
17
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
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Vanderburgh. As Cornelius’ house in the Dock Ward was valued at .20 in the tax list of
July 15, 1699, the deed infers that he died prior to 20 September.18
A few days after the passing of the Rodman deed, a marriage license was granted
to John White, joiner, and Cornelia Vanderburgh. They held the High Street house for
some fifteen years before disposing of it. Meanwhile, the name of the thoroughfare had
been changed to Duke Street, sometimes corrupted to Duck Street.19
Cornelius died after 15 Jul but before 20 Sep 1699.20 Children:
i.
ii.
Lucas, baptized 5 Jan 1675 in the New York Reformed
Dutch Church.21
Cornelia, m. 1699 John White.22 Child:
i.
(WHITE surname)
Anna, b. at New York on 29 Jan 1710, bapt. on
5 Feb 1710 in the New York Lutheran Church.23
18
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
19
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
20
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
21
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
22
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings.
23
"The Magazine Antiques," Feb 1936, pp. 70-72: "Cornelius Vanderburgh - Silversmith of New York,
Part II," by Mrs. Russel Hastings; and "Year book of the Holland Society of New York," 1903. "Some
Early Records of the Lutheran Church, NY." Page 47: "1710, Feb 5, b. at N.Y., Jan. 29, 1710, Anna, y.d.
of Jean White and wife Cornelia. Witnesses: Mr. Henrich Vande Burgh, Jr. and in his absence Joh.
Michael Schuetse, and Cathrina, wife of Mr. Joh. Vietts."
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3. HENDRICK2 VANDERBURGH (Lucas1), son of Lucas Dircksen and
Annetje Cornelies, was baptized at the New York Dutch Reformed Church in New York
City on 18 April 1655.24
As a youth Hendrick was apprenticed out to Abel Hardenbrook to learn the
shoemaker trade. However, this arrangement for Hendrick’s education proved
unsatisfactory. In 1670, the 15 year old Hendrick ran away from Hardenbrook because of
ill treatment. As a result, Hardenbrook sued Hendrick’s mother in court on 23 Aug 1670.
"Abel Hardenbergh ... says, he hired deft’s son as a boy to learn the trade of shoemaking
according to indentures executed before the Notary Willem Bogardus, and complains,
that the abovenamed boy has ran away from him and is now entertained by deft. He
requests, that deft. be ordered to send back the aforesaid boy and to pay for loss of time,
with costs. Defts. attorney Baey Croesvelt appearing complains, that the pltf. had
illtreated and beaten the boy, which is denied by the pltf. The W: Court having heard
parties order deft. to hand over the above boy to the pltf. until the improper treatment be
proved. Deft. meanwhile to pay costs."25
Seven months later the issue was still not resolved when Hardenbrook and
Hendrick appeared in Court on 7 Mar 1670/71:
"Abel Hardenbroock, pltf. v/s Hendrick van der Borgh, deft. Pltf. says, he hired
deft. as a servant for the term of four years to learn the shoe makers handicraft and
complains, that the deft. has now for divers reasons run away. He demands therefore,
that deft. shall be condemned to serve out his time; otherwise to satisfy the pltf. for board
money for about 13 months time. Christiaen Pieterse and Jochim Beeckman as mediators
for the deft. appearing complain, the the pltf. does not provide proper board for the above
boy and so ill treats him with beating and kicking that it is impossible for deft. to live any
longer with him. The W: Court having heard parties and having understood, that on both
sides they incline to a separation, their Worsps decree and order, that parties on both
sides shall be released from each other and that deft. shall pay pltf. for board etc. to date
hereof the sum of one hundred guilders zewant and settle the costs incurred herein."26
Based on this Court decision, Hendrick ended his appprenticeship, but was still
liable to reimburse Hardenbrook. This reimbursement was slow in coming and resulted
in more litigation three months later on 6 Jun 1671: "Uppon ye Complaint of Abel
Hardenbroeck this Worshiph Court this day ordered that in Case the deft Hendk Van:
borgh did not satisfy ye within written Judgemt that his father Mr Jacob Fabritius or the
person that appeared in Court in his behalfe should be lyable to satisfy ye same."27
Evidently, the issue was finally settled.
24
"Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society," Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch
Church, New York. 1901.Vol. II, 1639-1730. Page 39. Baptism: Hendrick. Witnesses - Dirck Smit Van
Lochem, Vaendrif, Elmer Huysen, Styntie Laurens.
25
"The Records of New Amsterdam, 1653-1674," Vols. I-VII, edited by Berthold Fernow. New York
1897. Reprint, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. Baltimore. 1976. Volume 6: "Court Minutes of New
Amsterdam," p. 252.
26
"The Records of New Amsterdam, 1653-1674," Vols. I-VII, edited by Berthold Fernow. New York
1897. Reprint, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. Baltimore. 1976. Volume 6: "Court Minutes of New
Amsterdam," p. 288.
27
"The Records of New Amsterdam, 1653-1674," Vols. I-VII, edited by Berthold Fernow. New York
1897. Reprint, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. Baltimore. 1976. Volume 6: "Court Minutes of New
Amsterdam," p. 304.
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Hendrick probably went to New Castle, Delaware with his mother and stepfather.
Hendrick apparantly settled at New Castle where he "had numerous tracts of land there,
and dealt actively in land from 1682 to 1696 and probably later."28
Hendrick probably married on 7 Nov 1677 in the Reformed Dutch Church in New
York ANNA DE MILL.29 No further information. Child:
i.
Anna Elizabeth, bapt. 28 Aug 1678 at the New York Dutch
Reformed Church.30
28
NYG&BR 108:15 (Jan 1978).
"Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society," Vol. I; "Marriages from 16391801 in the Reformed Dutch Church, New York." New York. 1890. Page 43. 7 Nov 1677 marriage.
30
"Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society," Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch
Church, New York. 1901.Vol. II, 1639-1730. Page 134. Baptism: Anna Elizabeth Vanderburgh, 28 Aug
1678. Witnesses - Anthony de Mill, Johannes Van Brug, Elisabeth Van der Liphorst, Catharina Van Brug.
29
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4. MARGARITIE2 VANDERBURGH (Lucas1), daughter of Lucas Dircksen
and Annetje Cornelies, was baptized at the New York Dutch Reformed Church in New
York City on 26 May 1658.31 She married, though no record of the marriage has been
found, CORNELIUS CHRISTIANSEN VAN HORN, son of Barentsz Van Horn (from
Hoorn in East Friesland) and Jannetje Jans (from Utrecht).32 Cornelius was born in New
Amsterdam and baptized there on 3 Aug 1653 in the Dutch Reformed Church.33
Signature/mark of Cornelius Christiansen Van Horn
Cornelius and Margaritie were among the first settlers of Hackensack, Bergen
Co., NJ. Cornelis acquired land in the old Hackensack Township, in the Bogota-Teaneck
area, along with his stepfather (Laurens Andriessen Van Buskirk), brothers and halfbrothers, and also in the Closter area. A patent to Cornelis in 1685 covered 183 acres
between the Hackensack River and the West Branch of Overpeck Creek. Lutheran
church services were often held in Cornelis’ home in Teaneck, a region where many
Lutheran familes lived. His Closter lands were on both sides of the Schraalenburgh
Road, south of Harrington Park and between the Hackensack River and the Tenakill, with
the northern line likely the Dwarskill.34
On 29 April 1703, Cornelies and others, including his brother-in-law Dick
Vanderburgh, were given the Waywayanda Patent coverning land in Orange County,
NY.35
On 22 Mar 1726/7 as "Cornelis van Horen," he made his will which was proved
on 24 Mar 1728/936. Margaritie was still alive in 1705 when her last child was born, but
no further information has been found on her. Children:37
31
"Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society," Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch
Church, New York. 1901. Vol. II, 1639-1730. Page 49. Baptism: Margaritje. Witnesses - Sobout
Rievertszen, Margrietje Cornelis, Dorothea Cornelis.
32
"The American Genealogist," Whole #172, Vol. 43, No. 4., pp. 193-198 and Vol. 44, pp. 44-50.
"Christian Barentsen Van Horn And Some Of His Descendants," by George Olin Zabriskie of Honolulu.
Page 198.
33
"Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society," Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch
Church, New York. 1901.Vol. II, 1639-1730. Page 35. Baptism - 3 Aug 1653 Cornelius. Father Christian Barentszen. Witnesses - Frans Janszen Van Hoogten, Claertie Alders.
34
"The American Genealogist," Whole #172, Vol. 43, No. 4., pp. 193-198 and Vol. 44, pp. 44-50.
"Christian Barentsen Van Horn And Some Of His Descendants," by George Olin Zabriskie of Honolulu.
Page 197.
35
NYG&BR 103:227 (Oct 1992); also, "History of Orange County, NY," by Edward Manning Ruttenber
and Lewis H. Clark; Published by Everts and Peck. Philadephia, 1881. Pages 15, 17, and 18.
36
"The American Genealogist," Whole #172, Vol. 43, No. 4., pp. 193-198 and Vol. 44, pp. 44-50.
"Christian Barentsen Van Horn And Some Of His Descendants," by George Olin Zabriskie of Honolulu.
Page 198.
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i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
(VAN HORN surname)
Lucas Cornelisen, m.(1) (banns) 21 Apr 1705 Aaltje Sebase, m.(2)
11 Jun 1747 Rachel Matthyssen, d. pre 1760. 12 children.
Jannetje Cornelis, m. (banns) 25 Sep 1705 & 30 Sep 1705 Jacob
Hendricks Banta, d. 9 May 1719. Five children.
Christian Cornelisen, m.(1) 25 Apr 1708 Francyntje Cornelis
Banta, m. (2) Margrietje ______, buried 23 Feb 1741. Five
children by first wife.
Cornelis Cornelsien, m.(1) 16 Aug 1711 Jacomyntje Demarest,
m.(2) Marytje Pietersen, m.(3) 22 Dec 1732 Tryntje Hartje, d. or
buried 12 Mar 1733. Nine children by first wife.
Johanes Cornelisen, m. Jannetje Van Buskirk. One child.
Annatje Cornelis, m. 16 Aug 1723 Samuel Demarest. 10 children.
Dirck Cornelisen, bapt. 14 Feb 1697 Hackensack Reformed
Church, died young.
Elsie Cornelis, bapt. 16 Apr 1699, m. 6 May 1718 Johannes [Hans]
Pieterse Van Buskirk. Two known children.
Dirck Cornelisen, b. 2 Sep 1705 at Hackensack, NJ; bapt. 30 Sep
1705 in the Lutheran church at New York City;38 m. Leah
Banta. Five children.
37
"The American Genealogist," Whole #172, Vol. 43, No. 4., pp. 193-198 and Vol. 44, pp. 44-50.
"Christian Barentsen Van Horn And Some Of His Descendants," by George Olin Zabriskie of Honolulu.
Page 198. Note: For further information on Van Horn descendants consult:
a. "The Demarest Family," by Voorhis Demarest, 1964. IV-105, D-V-158, VI-310, VII-565.
b. "The Durie Family," by Howard I. Durie, 1985. Pages 20, 23, and #23, #72.
38
"Year book of the Holland Society of New York," 1903. "Some Early Records of the Lutheran Church,
NY." Page 40.
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5. DIRCK2 VANDERBURGH (Lucas1), son of Lucas Dircksen and Annetje
Cornelies, was baptized at the New York Dutch Reformed Church in New York City on
13 March 1661.39
Like their father, Dirck and his brother Hendrick went to Delaware, probably
accompanying their mother and step-father. Dirck bought a lot in New Castle from
Justus Anderson for £25 by deed dated 20 April 1687, and sold it for £32 to George Hogg
by deed dated 26 February 1688. It was bounded by the river, the market place, house
and grounds of John Hendrickson and house and grounds lately of Justus Anderson now
of John White. In the deed he was described as "late Inhabitant of New York" and "lately
of New York," suggesting that for a time at least he was a resident of New Castle."40
No wife is mentioned in the Delaware deed, indicating that Dirck may not have
been married by 1688. However, by 1694 at the latest, Dirck had married
REYMERIGH JANS, daughter of Jan Hanszen Van Noorstrant.41
Signature/mark of Reymerigh (Jans) Vanderburgh
Not remaining long in Delaware, Dirck returned to New York where he was a
mason and a merchant, and heavily involved in the civic activities of Manhattan. On 16
Sep 1689, he was ordered to view all chimneys and all buckets against fire and report
transgressors.42 Several weeks later on 29 Sep 1689, he was elected alderman and city
surveyor.43 As a mason, Dirck did much bricklaying for construction of the fort and
other municipal buildings. On 20 Oct 1691, a bill for 13s. 4 1/2d. was ordered paid to
Dirck for work on the City Hall "gaole and fortifications."44 The following year at a
general meeting at City Hall, 3 May 1689, Dirck and Franse Vander Cooke, masons,
were appointed to view the places for making platforms for guns.45
Dirck was also a supplier, furnishing "material for the fort."46 Payment for
Dirck’s construcion activities at the fort did not always come readily. On 14 Mar 1695,
he submitted a petition for payment saying:
39
"Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society," Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch
Church, New York. 1901.Vol. II, 1639-1730. Page 60. Baptism: Dirck. Parents - Lucas Dirckszen and
Annetie Corn. Witnesses - Gerrit de molenaer, en syn huysvr. Hans Ketel.
40
NYG&BR 108:14 (Jan 1978).
41
NYG&BR 108:14 (Jan 1978). Also, NYG&BR 102:220 (Oct 1971) and 109:75 (Apr 1978).
42
"Minutes of the Common Council of New York City," Vol. 1, p. 210. 16 Sep 1689 - Dirck Vanderburgh
ordered to view all chimneys and all buckets against fire and report transgressors.
43
"Minutes of the Common Council of New York City," Vol. 1, p. 214. 29 Sep 1689. Dirck Elected
alderman and city surveyor.
44
"Minutes of the Common Council of New York City," Vol. 2, p. 67. 20 Oct 1691. Bill ordered paid to
Dirck for work on the City Hall "gaole and fortifications" 13s. 4 1/2d.
45
"New York Historical Society Collections," (1868), p. 274: At a general meeting at City Hall, 3 May
1689, Dirck Vanderburgh and Franse Vander Cooke, masons, are appointed to view the places for to make
the platforms for guns.
46
"Collections of New York Manuscripts," Part 2 - English Papers, pp. 227, 244, & 272.
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"Humbly sheweth that whereas your peticoner have by your
Excellency’s order bin Imployed in Building his Majesty Capell
with seaveral other buildings in and about His Majesty Fort
William Henry in New Yorke for the accomplishment of which, by
labour and other Materialls belonging to his Occupation, there
is become dew to him nine hundred and Odd pounds Current money
as by the accompt already past the auditt of the Counsell and
accompts
now before this Honorable Bord may appeare.
Now your petitioner having grate and pressing occation for
his money that is dew him Humbly prays that his whole Accompts
may be Adjusted and past, and a warrant Ishued out by his
Excellency to his Majesty Collectors of receaver Generall to pay
the same and your petecioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray.
March 14, 1695
D. V. Burgh"47
Dirck did considerable work on "the Chapel," and transported material as is
shown by an order issued in March 1695, "on memorial by Dirck Van der Burgh about
boats to carry material for the chapel."48 The chapel stood on the current site of the
Trinity Episcopal Church in New York City. On 28 Nov 1698, he received a silver
tankard valued at £12 for his part in building the chapel, plus an additional £294.49
Early slavery issues involved Dirck on 30 July 1688, when the Council ordered
"Jarvis Marshall to bring in the Spanish Indian slaves of Dirck Van der Burgh and others,
with a view to liberating them; the Indians must be able to say the Lord’s Prayer."50 The
effectiveness of the Council’s order was probably short lived since ten years later Dirck
still owned slaves. Three of these were Jack, Scipio, and Sue.51 In 1698, Dirck helped
save Jack’s life. Jack had been convicted of burglary at the house of a Mr. Ives and had
been sentenced to death. On 10 Oct 1698, Dirck petitioned for a pardon for Jack.52
Further investigation revealed that Jack had not stolen anything from Mr. Ives. As a
result, the death sentence was commuted53 and Dirck was directed on 18 Nov 1698 to
transport Jack out of the province.54
47
"Ecclesiastic Records, State of New York," Vol. 3, pp. 406-407. "Luycas Dircksen van Der Burgh of
New Amsterdam and His Son Dirck, Progenitors of the Van Der Burgh Family of Dutchess County, New
York," typescript by Howard A. Thomas. 1951. Page 9.
48
"Van Benschoten Family in America," by William Henry Van Benschoten, Gateway Press, Inc.
Baltimore, 1987 [Originally published in 1907]. Page 126.
49
"The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909," by Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes. New York:R.H.
Dodd, 1915-28. 6v. [NEHGS Rare Book F 128.37 S86 1915]. Vol. 4, p. 412.
50
"Van Benschoten Family in America," by William Henry Van Benschoten, Gateway Press, Inc.
Baltimore, 1987 [Originally published in 1907]. Page 126.
51
"New York City Hall of Records, Mortgages, Liber 26, pp. 147-148, 10 Sep 1706, Welch/Austra deed.
Also, "Calendar of Historical Manuscripts," New York State Library, Vol. 2, p. 265.
52
"New York Colonial Manuscripts," [New York State Library], Vol. 42, p. 72. 10 Oct 1698 petition for
pardon.
53
"New York Colonial Manuscripts," [New York State Library], Vol. 42, p. 118b. 18 Nov 1698
commutation of slave death sentence.
54
"Calendar of Historical Manuscripts," New York Library, Vol. 2, p. 265. Also, "New York Colonial
Manuscripts," [New York State Library], Vol. 42, p. 118b. 18 Nov 1698 bond for slave transport.
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As a prominent businessman, Dirck was active in civil affairs55 and became
embroiled in the political problems of Manhattan. On 15 Aug 1689, a Capt McKenzie
wrote: "The sloop I came passenger in [from Albany] arrived about 11 o’clock at New
York, and I caused the skipper to send me ashore above the windmills and by that means
saved the letters I carried. .... I was told Mr. Leisler [the Governor] stormed very much
and sent to Derrick Van der Burgh, another passenger, and asked for letters. He told him
he had none." On the following day "in a violent manner, by force of Arms," Dirck and
others "were dragged to the Fort (by order of Leisler) and were committed the same night
of the Alarm without either warrant or legal Process."56 The next year, 1690, Dirck still
had problems with the local authorities. On 11 June 1690, Lowrens Holst, a witness,
declared: "Then Derrick Van der Burgh came out of the house of Cornelius Van der
Burgh ... came out toward the house of said DeMeyer, having two naked swords in his
hands, and set himself in opposition against the soldiers."57
After Leisler was deposed as governor, Dirck continued his involvement in public
service. In 1692, he was appointed as a tax collector for the West Ward of New York.58
On 8 Aug 1695, a warrant was issued to him "for travel on public service to Maryland."59
On 15 Aug 1695, Dirck petitioned the local government for payment of his trip to St.
Marys, Maryland.60 Another warrant was issued on 3 Aug 1703, jointly to him and
William Teller "for hire of their sloops for the Governor’s party to Albany;"61 and
another on 23 Oct 1703, to Dirck alone "for wine at Indian Treaty in Orange County."62
Dirck was sworn in as a Justice of the Peace in Orange County on 26 April 170463
and was an Alderman of New York City’s West Ward in 1704, 1705, and 1706.64 On 11
55
"Collections of the New York Historical Society," 1868, pp. 276-7; 1912, pp. 104, 134,
159, 162, 203, & 206. "Minutes of Common Council, New York City," Vol. 1, pp. 210,
214; Vol. 2, p. 67. And "New York City Historical Society Collections," (1868), p. 274.
56
"Luycas Dircksen van Der Burgh of New Amsterdam and His Son Dirck, Progenitors of the Van Der
Burgh Family of Dutchess County, New York," typescript by Howard A. Thomas. 1951. Page 9; Also,
"Documents Relating to the Colonial History of New York," by E.B. O’Callaghan, Albany, 1850. Vol. 3 London Documents (15 Aug 1689), pp. 612 & 673.
57
"Luycas Dircksen van Der Burgh of New Amsterdam and His Son Dirck, Progenitors of the Van Der
Burgh Family of Dutchess County, New York," typescript by Howard A. Thomas. 1951. Page 9; Also,
"Documents Relating to the Colonial History of New York," by E.B. O’Callaghan, Albany, 1850. Vol. 3 London Documents 11 Jun 1690.
58
"Collections of the New York Historical Society," Vol. 1 (1892), p. 161.
59
"Van Benschoten Family in America," by William Henry Van Benschoten, Gateway Press, Inc.
Baltimore, 1987 [Originally published in 1907]. Page 126.
60
"Calendar of Historical Manuscripts, New York Library," Vol. 2, p. 246 (Vol. XL of actual text). Also,
"New York Colonial Manuscripts," [New York State Library], Vol. 40, p. 58. 15 Aug 1695. Dirck’s
petition for St. Mary’s trip.
61
"Van Benschoten Family in America," by William Henry Van Benschoten, Gateway Press, Inc.
Baltimore, 1987 [Originally published in 1907]. Page 126.
62
"Van Benschoten Family in America," by William Henry Van Benschoten, Gateway Press, Inc.
Baltimore, 1987 [Originally published in 1907]. Page 126.
63
"New York (Colony) Council, Calendar of Council Minutes 1668-1783," compiled by Berthold Fernow.
(Vol. 9, p. 398.) Reprinted from New York State Library Bulletin 58 (History 6) Albany, 1902. Harbor
Hill books, Harrison, NY. 1987. Page 195.
64
Valentine’s Manual [of New York], 1857. Page 406.
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Sep 1705, he was also appointed as a surveyor of the city.65 As an active Lutheran, Dirck
qualified on 3 Dec 1696 to be the executor of the will of Bernardus Arents, "late preacher
to the Lutheran Congregation in New York."66 On 4 Feb 1700, Dirck purchased "for the
use of the Trustees, Church Wardens and Overseers of the Congregation of the Lutheran
Church, of which he was one, a certain lot lying without the fortification of the city."67
Around 1696, Dirck began acquiring large parcels of land along the Hudson
River. He petitioned for license to purchase lands in Westchester, Orange, Ulster, and
Dutchess Counties, and in Albany County "upon Schenectady River."68 On 2 Nov 1696,
he received a division of the original Schuyler Patent from Caleb Heathcote described as
"a tract or parcel of ground; scituate, lying and being within Dutchess County in the
Province of New York; being one quarter or equal fourth part; 50 acres thereof being first
deducted of all that a certain tract or parcel of ground; lying in Dutchess County aforsaid;
on the east side of Hudson’s River; containing, in the whole, in length along the said
river, six miles or thereabouts; bounded on the south by a creek called John Casper’s
creek; on the north by the land of the said Robert Sanders and Myndert Hermonson; west
by Hudson’s River aforesaid; and east by the land of Henry Cuyler and Col. Stephanus
Van Courtlandt."69
Dirck Vanderburgh signature, version #1
On 9 March 1699/1700, he also received from Jochem Staats another large tract
of the Schuyler Patent in Dutchess County. This tract is described as "All that one fourth
of a piece or parcel of land, situate, called the LONG RACK: beginning at the south end
from a Creeke [Specken Kill] (which runs out of the Creek called Jan Casperses to the
north of the land now in possession of Peter Lassing); and Runns northward, up along
side river, to another Creek, known and called by the name of the RUST PLAETS or, by
the Indians, APOPEESING, where trees stand marked, slanting over to JUFFU HOOK:
and strikes eastward into the woods to the said Jan Casperses Creek, which runs
southward along the east Syde of said land to the first Creek named."70
65
"The Iconography of Manhattan Island, 1498-1909," by Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes. New York:R.H.
Dodd, 1915-28. 6v. [NEHGS Rare Book F 128.37 S86 1915]. Vol. 4, p. 453.
66
"New York Historical Society Collections," Vol. 1 (1892), p. 269.
67
"Luycas Dircksen van Der Burgh of New Amsterdam and His Son Dirck, Progenitors of the Van Der
Burgh Family of Dutchess County, New York," typescript by Howard A. Thomas. 1951. Page 7; also?,
New York Hall of Records, Liber 20, p. 310?
68
"Calendar of Land Papers, New York, 1643-1803," p. 63 (25 Nov 1702 & 4 Jul 1706); p. 54 (30 Oct
1701).
69
"Poughkeepsie, The Origin and Meaning of the Word," by Helen Wilkinson Reynolds; Collections of the
Dutchess County Historical Society, 1924. Pages 27 and 29. Also, Dutchess Co., NY deed 3:26, 2 Nov
1696.
70
"Poughkeepsie, The Origin and Meaning of the Word," by Helen Wilkinson Reynolds; Collections of the
Dutchess County Historical Society, 1924. Pages 29-31. Also, Dutchess County, NY deeds 3:26, 29, 78,
83; and 6:338. Also, Stats deed to Vanderburg dated 9 Mar 1699/1700, recorded at Albany, NY 9 Mar
1756, Book 6, Page 499.
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Dirck was involved in more large land transactions between 1700 and 1707. "On
2 May 1702 Derick Vandenburgh of New York, merchant, was one of four trying to
purchase 7,000 acres on the west side of the Millstone River opposite the foot of Rocky
Hill in East Jersey and the right of the one of the proprietors of East Jersey or, in the
alternative, to purchase on the Raritan."71
Other transactions were significant patents involving land in present day Ulster
and Orange Counties.
The Chesekook Patent purchase of 30 Dec 1702 from the Indians by Dirck and
six others included a "certain tract of upland and meadow called Chesekook, bounded
north by the patent line of Capt. John Evans, to the west by the high hills of the
Highlands, to the south by Honan and Hawdon’s Patent, and to the east by lands of the
bounds of Haverstraw and Hudson’s River." They received a patent for this on 25 Mar
1707.72
The Wawayanda Patent was purchased from the Indians by Dirck and eleven
others. "The settlers were located in the Wawayanda Patent, dated 29 April 1703 and
granted by an Indian deed of 5 March 1702/3 to the following twelve proprietors: Dr.
John Bridges, Hendrick Ten Eyck, Derrick Vandenburgh, John Cholwell, Christopher
Denne, Lancaster Symes, Daniel Honan, Philip Rokeby, John Merritt, Benjamin Asle,
Peter Matthews and Cornelius Christianse. Their lands were bounded on the east by the
high hills of the Highlands and the Orange and Uster Counties, on the west by the high
hills to the eastward of Minisink and on the south by the boundary line between New
York and New Jersey."
"In 1705 the proprietors decided to divide the patent into twelve parts and release
survivorship rights. By a release executed 23 Sep 1706 the number of original
proprietors was reduced" ... to eight, including Dirck Vanderburgh "bricklayer". Of the
four shares given up, Cornelius Christianse sold his undivided right to Dirck on 8 Sep
1704. "Such was the status of the patent until 1713, when Dr. Samuel Staats became a
proprietor, as each of the twelve proprietors released to him a twelfth of his holdings."73
The Minisink Patent was granted to Dirck and 22 others on 28 Aug 1704. It
contained "all that part of Orange and Ulster Counties, beginning at a place in Ulster
County called Hunting House, or Yagh House, lying to the northeast of land called
Bashe’s land, thence to run west by north until it meets the Fishkill or main branch of
Delaware River, thence to run southerly to the south end of Great Minisink Island, thence
due south to the land granted to John Bridges and Company (Wawayanda), and so along
that patent as it runs northward and the patent of Capt. John Evans, and thence to the
place of beginning."74
Dirck’s father-in-law "John Hanson" was also an extensive landholder whose
property by 1700 involved Dirk, his wife Reymerigh, and Reymerigh’s sister Geratrey,
wife of Isaac Gooding or Goodwin and the sisters’ brother-in-law Peter Jacobs. "The two
71
NYG&BR 108:15 (Jan 1978).
"History of Orange County, NY," by Edward Manning Ruttenber and Lewis H. Clark; Published by
Everts and Peck. Philadephia, 1881. Page 15.
73
"History of Orange County, NY," by Edward Manning Ruttenber and Lewis H. Clark; Published by
Everts and Peck. Philadephia, 1881. Pages 15, 17, and 18; "History of Orange County," by Samuel W.
Eager, Esq.; NewBurgh: S.T. Callahan, 1846-7. Pages 446-7; and NYG&BR 103:227 (Oct 1972).
74
"History of Orange County, NY," by Edward Manning Ruttenber and Lewis H. Clark; Published by
Everts and Peck. Philadephia, 1881. Page 15.
72
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Vandenburghs and Isaac "Goodwin" joined in a deed dated 8 March 1705 selling to Peter
Jacobs of New York, Mason, for £54 two tracts of land near Reeden Island which were a
part of the large tract allocated to John Hanson by survey of Thomas Pierson (not found)
and which were devised to the two women by will of John Hanson. The two men signed
manually, Reymerigh by mark. One tract of 150 acres commonly called Pipe Stave Neck
began at Augustine Cripple on a line of Peter Stryker ... and ran along Little Neck and
Pipe Stave Neck. The other tract of fifty acres was in Long Neck "and knowne by the
Name of the home Lott to be taken out of the North East Side of the said Long Neck."
Thus there was a total of 200 acres devised to the two ladies which, with appurtenant
marsh, would have represented about one-eighth. The text of the deed might be
interpreted to pass title to additional marsh in accordance with a custom, but does not
specifically provide for additional marsh. As the two brothers-in-law were passing title
to another brother-in-law, the land was clearly being kept in the family."75
Dirck Vanderburgh signature, version #2
On 7 Nov 1701, Dirck styled himself "of Dutchess County."76 This indicates that
Dirck had decided to relocate from New York City to the Schuyler Patent lands he had
purchased on 2 Nov 169677 and 9 Mar 1699/170078. His other land purchases were
apparently speculative investments. There is a strong possibility that Dirck had actually
moved to Dutchess County by the time he died in early Sep 1709. The Lutheran Burial
Records of New York City state: "1709, beginning of September, died, suddenly on his
plantation in the Highland, Schillyck, Dirck Van der Burgh about 48 years old. Was
thereupon buried on his plantation."79 This "plantation" was probably Dirck’s portion of
the Schuyler Patent that passed to his son and daughter.80 Both made their permanent
homes there.
75
NYG&BR 108:5, 6, & 14 (Jan 1978). Also, NYG&BR 109:136 (Jul 1979).
"Van Benschoten Family in America," by William Henry Van Benschoten, Gateway Press, Inc.
Baltimore, 1987 [Originally published in 1907]. Page 126.
77
"Poughkeepsie, The Origin and Meaning of the Word," by Helen Wilkinson Reynolds; Collections of the
Dutchess County Historical Society, 1924. Pages 27 and 29. Also, Dutchess Co., NY deed 3:26, 2 Nov
1696.
78
"Poughkeepsie, The Origin and Meaning of the Word," by Helen Wilkinson Reynolds; Collections of the
Dutchess County Historical Society, 1924. Pages 29-31. Also, Dutchess County, NY deeds 3:26, 29, 78,
83; and 6:338. Also, Stats deed to Vanderburg dated 9 Mar 1699/1700, recorded at Albany, NY 9 Mar
1756, Book 6, Page 499.
79
NYG&BR 105:38 (Jan 1974): Lutheran Church of New York City: Burials - 1709: "Beginning of Sept.
Dirck Van De Burgh on his plantation on the Highland, Schillyck, about 48 years old; buried on his
plantation."
80
Dutchess Co., NY deed 10:356, 19 Apr 1716 (recorded 20 Oct 1787.)
76
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Dirck’s will was signed on 8 Aug 1709, and probated on 22 May 1710.81 His
wife, Reymerigh, survived him and later married William Appel on 4 Jul 1714 in the
New York Dutch Church.82 When she died is unknown. However, she probably died
after 172483 but prior to 17 July 1729 when William Appel made out his will. He did not
mention her in the will.84 The children of Dirck and Reymerigh were:
7.
8.
i.
ii.
Henry, b. ca. 1689, m. ca. 1710 Magdalena Knight, d. 1750.
Anna Maria, b. ca. 1690, m. 24 Oct 1714 Thomas Lewis.
81
"New York Historical Society Collections," 1893 (Vol. 26), pages 42 and 43, (Wills in New York City Vol. II 1708-1728.):
"Page 583. - Dirck Vander Burgh. In the name of God, Amen, the 8th of August, 1709. I, Dirck
Vanderburgh, Esq., of New York, being in health of body. I leave to my son, Henry Vanderburgh, 350
pounds when of age. My executors are to have full power to sell any part of my estate to pay debts and
funeral charges. I leave all the rest of my estate to my wife Reginah [Reymerigh] for life and then to my
son Henry, and to my daughter Anna Maria.
Witnesses, Stephen Van Brokel, Stoeffel Elswaert, Joseph Huddleston. Proved before Gerardus
Beekman, Esq., President of her Majesty’s Council May 22, 1710." [Note: This source refers to Dirck’s
wife as "Reginah." This was a transcription error acknowledged in the NYHS Collections, Volume 40
(1907), page 58. This reference corrects "Reginah" to read "Reymerigh."]
82
"Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society," Vol. I; "Marriages from 16391801 in the Reformed Dutch Church, New York." New York. 1890. Page 122.
83
Dutchess County, NY deed 4:169, 16 Aug 1724.
84
"Collections of the New York Historical Society." "Abstracts of Wills on File in The Surrogate Office,
City of New York, Vol. III 1730-1744." 1894. Page 243.
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6. ELSIE2 VANDERBURGH (Lucas1), daughter of Lucas Dircksen and
Annetje Cornelies, was baptized at the New York Dutch Reformed Church in New York
City on 22 Nov 1662.85
She may be the Elsje Lucas who married EGBERT FOCKENSZEN
HEERMANS, by whom she had six children. She is also probably the Elsje van den
Berg who as a widow married 11/12 Apr 1704 THOMAS RAINFORD. Children, all by
her first husband:86
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
(HEERMANS surname)
Focken, bapt. 7 Feb 1679.
Anntie, bapt. 27 Jan 1682.
Lucas, bapt. 26 Apr 1685.
Grietie, bapt. 2 Sep 1687.
Geesje, bapt. 30 Jun 1689.
Sara, bapt. 21 Feb 1694.
85
"Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society," Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch
Church, New York. 1901. Vol. II, 1639-1730. Page 67. Baptism: Elsie, page 67.
86
"The Family of Richard Vanderburgh of Richmond Hill (1797-1869)," by Wallace McLeod. 1962 with
1964 supplement. Page 2.
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