Myndert van Gyseling1 
M, #3284, b. 25 October 1691, d. between 2 April 1771 and 22 September 1772
He was baptized on 25 October 1691 in
Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.
2,1 He married
Suster Viele, daughter of
Cornelis Viele and
Diewer van Petten, in April 1721 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.
3,2,4 He died between 2 April 1771 and 22 September 1772 in
Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA. His will was dated 2 April 1721 and proved on 22 September 1772.
5
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3895] "Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61175/: Accessed October 29, 2024, Myndert Geyseling; citing Mackenzie, George Norbury, and Nelson Osgood Rhoades, editors. Colonial Families of the United States of America: in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families Who Settled in the American Colonies From the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13th May, 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19th April, 1775. 7 volumes. 1912. Reprinted, Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1966, 1995.
- [S1796] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed 1 July 2025, Marriage of Meynert Gyselink & Suster Vile; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [S72] "New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7854/.
- [S2294] "New York, Wills and Probate Records, 1659 - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8800/: Accessed 1 July 2025, Myndert Vangeyseling; citing New York County, District and Probate Courts.
- [S2124] "North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61157/: Accessed 17 June 2025, Catharine Van Gysling; citing Viele: 1659-1909: Two hundred and fifty years with a Dutch family of New York p.68.
- [S1796] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed 1 July 2025, Baptism of Jacob van Gyseling, child of Meindert van Gyseling & Suster Vile; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
Abram van Horn1 
M, #12818, b. 25 October 1789, d. before 1850
Citations
- [S4607] Annon, Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County, Illinois, Containing Full Page Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the County,
Together with Portraits and Biographies of all the Govenors of Illinois and of the Presidents of the United States Also Containing a History of the County from its Earliest Settlement Up to the Present Time. (Chicago, Illinois: Biographical Publishing Company, 1886), p.262. Hereinafter cited as Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County, Illinois.
- [S4609] "Our Van Horne Kindred." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/15207/: Accessed p.44,; citing Hallenbeck, Elsie O.. Our Van Horne kindred. United States: unknown, 1982.
- [S4608] Margaret Vanhorn household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga County, New York, population schedule, Cato, sheet 13b, dwelling 187, family 196, National Archives micropublication M432-481, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 9 June 2025.
Elizabeth van Imbroch 
F, #12071
Leybe van Loon1 
F, #3216, b. circa 1725
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S4367] S V Talcott, compiler, Genealogical Notes of New York and New England Famlies (Albany, New York: Weed Parsons and Company, 1883), p.361.
Susan van Norman1 
F, #3468, b. 14 April 1817
She was born on 14 April 1817 in
Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.
1 She was the daughter of
Jacob C van Aernam and
Margrietje van Patten.
1 She married
Edward Emerson Appleby before 1850.
2 In 1880 Susan
van Norman lived ,
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
3Census Information
She and
Edward Emerson Appleby appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Phoenix, Oswego, New York, USA, enumerated 15 August 1850.
2
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3507] Emmerson Appleby household, 1850 US Census, Oswego, New York, population schedule, Phoenix, sheet 287b, dwelling 505, family 552, National Archives micropublication M432-577, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 15 August 2022.
- [S156] "U.S. City Dirctories, 1822-1995." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2469/. Directory name: Detroit, Michigan, City Directory, 1880, dated 1880. Accessed 15 August 2022.
William van Norman1 
M, #3466, b. 28 May 1815, d. 24 June 1882
He was born on 28 May 1815 in
Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
Jacob C van Aernam and
Margrietje van Patten.
1 He married
Mary Ann Tapping on 18 October 1842 in
Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA.
1 He died on 24 June 1882 in
Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA, at age 67.
1
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
Adam van Patten1 
M, #12805, b. circa 1815
Cathaline van Patten1 
F, #12809, b. 1804, d. 1899
She was born in 1804 in
New York, USA.
1 She was the daughter of
Simon John van Patten and
Eva Conde.
1 She married
David C van Eps on 19 September 1833 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.
2 She died in 1899 in
New York, USA.
1 She was buried after 2 January 1899 in
First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA. Cathaline's plot was located in 1st Addition, Lot# 2.
3
Citations
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43230672/ :accessed 8 June 2025, memorial page for Cathaline Van Epps (10 August 1804-2 January 1899), Find a Grave memorial number 43230672, citing First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, USA; maintained by Dave Peck (Contributor 46966140).
- [S2111] "U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast, 1704-1930." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50015/: Accessed 8 June 2025, Catalina Van Etten & David C Van Eps; citing Newspapers and Periodicals. American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts.. Published by Christian Intelligencer of the Reformed Dutch Church.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43230672/ :accessed 8 June 2025, memorial page for Cathaline Van Epps (10 August 1804-2 January 1899), Find a Grave memorial number 43230672, citing First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, USA; maintained by Dave Peck (Contributor 46966140).
Lewis Wilfred van Patten1 
M, #12788, b. 20 May 1864, d. 4 December 1942
He was born on 20 May 1864 in
Phoenix, Oswego, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
Jacob Joseph van Patten and
Minerva A Chappell.
1 He died on 4 December 1942 in
James, Story, Iowa, USA, at age 78.
1 He was buried on 8 December 1942 in
Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story, Iowa, USA.
2
Citations
- [S2362] "Iowa, Death Records, 1920 - 1967." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61442/: Accessed 22 May 2025, Jacob Van Patten; citing Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88300174/ :accessed 22 May 2025, memorial page for Lewis Wilfred Van Patten (May 1864-1942), Find a Grave memorial number 88300174, citing Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA; maintained by Scotty P (Contributor 47238235).
Nancy van Patten1 
F, #12806, b. 23 October 1820, d. 6 March 1905
She was born on 23 October 1820 in
New York, USA.
1 She was the daughter of
Simon John van Patten and
Eva Conde.
1 She married
John Cornelius van Warmer before 1850.
2 She died on 6 March 1905 in
St Louis County, Minnesota, USA, at age 84.
3,1 She was buried after 6 March 1905 in
First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA. Nancy's plot was located in 1st Addition, Lot# 35.
1Census Information
She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA, in the household of
Simon John van Patten and
Eva Conde.
4
Citations
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171519152/ :accessed 6 June 2025, memorial page for Nancy Van Wormer (23 October 1820-6 March 1905), Find a Grave memorial number 171519152, citing First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, USA; maintained by JoLinn (Contributor 47060742).
- [S4316] Simon J Van Patten household, 1850 US Census, Schenectady County, New York, population schedule, Glenville, sheet 223b, dwelling 274, family 283, National Archives micropublication M432-594.
- [S4604] "Web: Minnesota, U.S., St. Louis County, Death Index, 1870-2000." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70885/: Accessed June 6, 2025, Nancy Van Wormer; citing St. Louis County Death Certificate Index. Minnesota: Duluth Public Library. https://duluthlibrary.org/genealogy/… Accessed Oct 2023.
- [S4316] Simon J Van Patten household, 1850 US Census, Schenectady County, New York, population schedule, Glenville, sheet 223b, dwelling 274, family 283, National Archives micropublication M432-594, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 11 September 2024.
Sally van Patten1 
F, #12808, b. circa 1820
John Claas van Pelton 
M, #235
Aaron van Patten1 
M, #4085, b. 12 February 1819, d. 25 December 1899
He was born on 12 February 1819 in
Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA. Based on age listed on death certificate.
2,1 He was the son of
Nicholas Arent van Patten and
Eleanor Relyea.
2,1 He married
Elizabeth A Borst circa 1840 in
New York, USA.
3,1 He died on 25 December 1899 in
Oronoko, Berrien, Michigan, USA, at age 80.
2,1 He was buried on 27 December 1899 in
Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Aaron's plot was located in Range 3 Lot 7.
2,4Census Information
He and
Elizabeth A Borst appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Division 10, Berrien, Michigan, USA, enumerated 12 August 1850.
3
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S1795] "Michigan, Death Records, 1867 - 1952." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60872/: Accessed 11 August 2024, Aaron VA Patten; citing Death Records. Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan.
- [S3305] Aaron Van Patten household, 1850 US Census, Berrien, Michigan, population schedule, Division 10, sheet 182b, dwelling 758, family 767, National Archives micropublication M432-346, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 27 September 2021.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51239160/ :accessed 11 August 2024, memorial page for Aaron Van Pattin (2 December 1819-25 December 1899), Find a Grave memorial number 51239160, citing Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, USA; maintained by dare2dream (Contributor 48776535).
Aaron van Patten1 
M, #4110, b. 17 November 1822, d. 12 September 1870

Aaron van Patten
1822 - 1870
He was born on 17 November 1822 in
Somerset County, New Jersey, USA.
2,1 He was the son of
Myndert van Patten and
Hanna Coop.
1 He was baptized on 6 April 1823 in
Neshanic, Somerset, New Jersey, USA.
2 He married
Martha Jane Tolley on 28 November 1844 in
Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.
3,1 He died on 12 September 1870 in
Lincoln, Logan, Illinois, USA, at age 47.
1,4 He was buried after 12 September 1870 in
Farmington Cemetery, Farmingdale, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
5Census Information
He and
Martha Jane Tolley appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Sangamon County, Illinois, USA, enumerated 1 November 1850. Their children
James and
Caroline were listed as living with them.
6 He and Martha Jane
Tolley appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois, USA, enumerated 28 September 1860. Their children James, Caroline,
Kate,
Charles,
William and
Mary were listed as living with them.
7 He and Martha Jane
Tolley appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of
Gardner, Sangamon, Illinois, USA, enumerated 13 June 1870.
8
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S1796] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed 28 October 2021, Baptism of Aaron Van Patten, child of Mindert Van Patten & Hannah Coop; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [S1895] "Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60984/: Accessed 5 September 2023, Aaron Vanpatten & Martha Jane Tolly; citing Illinois State Marriage Records. Online index. Illinois State Public Record Offices.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53976362/… : accessed 5 September 2023, memorial page for Aaron Van Patten (17 November 1822-12 September 1870), Find a Grave memorial number 53976362, citing Farmington Cemetery, Farmingdale, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Phyllis (Contributor 47125324).
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53976362/… : accessed 5 September 2023, memorial page for Aaron Van Patten (17 November 1822-12 September 1870), Find a Grave memorial number 53976362, citing Farmington Cemetery, Farmingdale, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Phyllis (Contributor 47125324).
- [S3977] Aaron Van Patton household, 1850 US Census, Sangamon County, Illinois, population schedule, sheet 226a, dwelling 1381, family 1381, National Archives micropublication M432-127, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 5 September 2023.
- [S4395] A Van Patten household, 1860 US Census, Sangamon, Illinois, population schedule, Subdivision 17, sheet 708, dwelling 1938, family 1855, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_226, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 29 October 2024.
- [S3978] Anson Vanpatten household, 1870 US Census, Sangamon, Illinois, population schedule, Gardner, sheet 173A, dwelling 156, family 156, National Archives micropublication M593-281, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 5 September 2023.
Aaron van Patten1 
M, #4156, b. 19 February 1831, d. 28 January 1872
He was born on 19 February 1831 in
Schoharie County, New York, USA.
2,3,1 He was the son of
Frederick van Patten and
Rhoda Harrington.
1 He married
Jemima Unknown in 1857 in
Schoharie County, New York, USA.
4,1 He died on 28 January 1872 in
Lincoln, Logan, Illinois, USA, at age 40.
2,1 He was buried after 28 January 1872 in
Old Union Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan, Illinois, USA.
5Census Information
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Summit, Schoharie, New York, USA, in the household of his parents,
Frederick van Patten and
Rhoda Harrington.
3 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of
Chester, Logan, Illinois, USA, enumerated 7 June 1870.
4
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150377655/ :accessed 11 August 2024, memorial page for Aaron Van Patten (19 February 1831-28 January 1872), Find a Grave memorial number 150377655, citing Old Union Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Jan Miller (Contributor 46607804).
- [S3249] Frederick Van Patten household, 1850 US Census, Schoharie, New York, population schedule, Summit, sheet 301b, dwelling 8, family 8, National Archives micropublication M432-596, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 22 August 2021.
- [S4217] Aaron Vanpatten household, 1870 US Census, Logan, Illinois, population schedule, Chester, sheet 12A, dwelling 148, family 148, National Archives micropublication M593-248, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 11 August 2024.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150377655/ :accessed 11 August 2024, memorial page for Aaron Van Patten (19 February 1831-28 January 1872), Find a Grave memorial number 150377655, citing Old Union Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Jan Miller (Contributor 46607804).
Abiah Page van Petten1 
F, #3835, b. 11 November 1865, d. 20 October 1936
Abiah Page
van Petten also went by the name of Bina.
3 She was born on 11 November 1865 in
Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA.
4 She was the daughter of
Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten and
Ruby Maria Emery.
2 She married
Henry Clark Burnham on 15 October 1895.
5,1,6 She died on 20 October 1936 in
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, at age 70.
7 She was buried after 20 October 1936 in
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.
4Census Information
She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of
Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA, in the household of her parents,
Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten and
Ruby Maria Emery.
2 She and
Henry Clark Burnham appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado, enumerated 16 June 1900. Their daughter
Alice was listed as living with them.
5 She and Henry Clark
Burnham appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, enumerated 8 January 1920. Their daughter Alice was listed as living with them, Kenneth Van Petten Burnham, Abiah's nephew is living with them also as an adopted son.
8
Citations
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102145811/… : accessed 23 December 2020, memorial page for Abiah Page Burnham (11 November 1865-20 October 1936), Find a Grave memorial number 102145811, citing Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA; maintained by Mayflower Pilgrim 332 (Contributor 47081711).
- [S3003] M B Vanpatten household, 1870 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Trivoli, sheet 89A, dwelling 98, family 98, National Archives micropublication M593-267, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 16 November 2020.
- [S156] "U.S. City Dirctories, 1822-1995." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2469/. Directory name: Brookline Mass City Directory, dated 1926. Accessed November 2013.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102145811/… accessed 23 December 2020, memorial page for Abiah Page Burnham (11 November 1865-20 October 1936), Find a Grave memorial number 102145811, citing Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA; maintained by Mayflower Pilgrim 332 (Contributor 47081711).
- [S3095] Henry C Burnham household, 1900 US Census, Arapahoe, Colorado, population schedule, Denver, Enumeration District 106, sheet 14, dwelling 323, family 350, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 23 December 2020.
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.) Database last updated January 17, 2017.
- [S1659] "Massachusetts, Death Index, 1901-1980." Index and images. Availaible online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3659/, accessed January 2017. Entry for Abiah (Van Petten) Burnham.; citing Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics. Massachusetts Vital Records Index to Deaths [1916-1970]. Volumes 66-145, Facsimilie edition. Boston, MA.
- [S1217] Henry C Burnham household, 1920 US Census, Norfolk, Massachusetts, population schedule, Brookline, Enumeration District 176, sheet 7A, dwelling 69, family 198, National Archives micropublication T625-721, Downloaded November 2013 from Ancestry.com.
Abigail van Patten1 
F, #4160, b. circa 1836, d. before 1850
She was born circa 1836.
1 She was the daughter of
Frederick van Patten and
Rhoda Harrington.
1 She died before 1850. This is an educated guess based on the fact that she doesn't appear in the 1850 census with her parents.
2
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3249] Frederick Van Patten household, 1850 US Census, Schoharie, New York, population schedule, Summit, sheet 301b, dwelling 8, family 8, National Archives micropublication M432-596.
Abraham van Patten1 
M, #4142, b. circa 1845
He was born circa 1845 in
Richmondville, Schoharie, New York, USA.
2,1 He was the son of
James van Patten and
Sarah Marie Mann.
2,1Census Information
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Richmondville, Schoharie, New York, USA, in the household of his parents,
James van Patten and
Sarah Marie Mann.
3
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3304] James Vanpatten household, 1850 US Census, Schoharie, New York, population schedule, Richmondville, sheet 295a, dwelling 16, family 42, National Archives micropublication M432-596.
- [S3304] James Vanpatten household, 1850 US Census, Schoharie, New York, population schedule, Richmondville, sheet 295a, dwelling 16, family 42, National Archives micropublication M432-596, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 26 September 2021.
Abraham van Patten1 
M, #4446, b. before 21 September 1783
He was born before 21 September 1783 in
Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.
2,1 He was baptized on 21 September 1783 in
Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.
2 He was the son of
Adam Simon van Petten and
Rebecca Schermerhorn.
1 He married
Nancy van Alstyne on 25 May 1806 in
Lawyersville, Schoharie, New York, USA.
3,1
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S1796] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed 12 August 2024, Baptism of Abraham Van Petten, child of Adam Van Petten & Rebecka Schermerhorn; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [S1796] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed 12 August 2024, Marriage of Abrm Van Patten & Nancy Van Alsteyn; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
Abraham N van Patten1 
M, #6519, b. 25 January 1809, d. 27 May 1833
He was born on 25 January 1809.
2 He was the son of
Nicholas Phillip van Patten and
Annatje Mabie.
2,1 He was born on 25 November 1809 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA. This date is inconsistent with headstone information.
1,2 He died on 27 May 1833 in
Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA, at age 24.
2 He was buried after 27 May 1833 in
First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA.
3
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.) Database last updated January 13, 2014.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43289774/… : accessed 4 January 2021, memorial page for Abraham N. Van Patten (5 January 1809-27 May 1833), Find a Grave memorial number 43289774, citing First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, USA; maintained by Dave Peck (Contributor 46966140).
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43289774/… : accessed 4 January 2021, memorial page for Abraham N. Van Patten (5 January 1809-27 May 1833), Find a Grave memorial number 43289774, citing First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, USA; maintained by Dave Peck (Contributor 46966140).
Adaline van Patten1 
F, #3377, b. 8 October 1823, d. 8 September 1912
She was born on 8 October 1823 in
Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.
2,3,1 She was the daughter of
Frederick van Patten and
Clarissa Davenport.
1 She married
Ira Hills on 13 February 1845 in
Albany County, New York, USA.
2,1 She died on 8 September 1912 in
Schenectady County, New York, USA, at age 88.
3,1
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S2610] "New York, State Census, 1855." Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com. Accessed 21 November 2021, entry for Adaline Hills Citing Census of the state of New York, for 1855. Microfilm. Various County Clerk Offices, New York.
- [S3375] "Menands, New York, U.S., Albany Rural Cemetery Burial Cards, 1791-2011." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2226/: Accessed 21 November 2021, Adeline Hills; citing Albany Rural Cemetery Internment Cards. Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York.
Adam van Patten1,2 
M, #645, b. 16 March 1793, d. 2 November 1888
He was born on 16 March 1793 in
Sharon, Schoharie, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
Frederick Nicholas van Patten and
Elizabeth Say.
1 He married
Celina Newman on 4 March 1817 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.
2 He died on 2 November 1888 in
Pitcairn, St. Lawrence, New York, USA, at age 95.
2 He was buried after 2 November 1888 in
Garrison Cemetery, Pitcairn, St. Lawrence, New York, USA.
3Census Information
He and
Celina Newman appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Brownville, Jefferson, New York, USA, enumerated 16 July 1850. Their children
William,
Henry,
George,
Harriet,
Simon and
Mararet were listed as living with them.
4
Citations
- [S15] Francis I Hindmarsh and Jerry Wilson, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, Jan 2000). This publication is no longer available. Most, if not all of the data along with more recent updates, is available on Jerry Wilson's 'Vanpat58' Rootsweb site at https://wc.rootsweb.com/ Enter TreeId 619351, p. 177.
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28905250/ :accessed 13 August 2024, memorial page for Adam VanPatten (1789-1888), Find a Grave memorial number 28905250, citing Garrison Cemetery, Pitcairn, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA; maintained by Anne Cady (Contributor 46985237).
- [S4224] Alan Van Pattan household, 1850 US Census, Jefferson County, New York, population schedule, Brownville, sheet 180a, dwelling 81, family 81, National Archives micropublication M432-514, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 13 August 2024.
Adam van Patten1 
M, #4101, b. 27 November 1833, d. 21 January 1853
He was born on 27 November 1833 in
Ira, Cayuga, New York, USA.
2,1 He was the son of
Nicholas Arent van Patten and
Eleanor Relyea.
1 He died on 21 January 1853 in
Michigan, USA, at age 19.
2 He was buried after 21 January 1853 in
Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien, Michigan, USA. Adam's plot was located in Range 3 Lot 8. It's an educated guess that this Adam is Aaron's brother, based on his age and the fact that he is too old to be a child of Adam.
3
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51276019/ :accessed 12 August 2024, memorial page for Adam Van Patten (1833-21 January 1853), Find a Grave memorial number 51276019, citing Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, USA; maintained by katyknock (Contributor 47443145).
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51276019/ :accessed 12 August 2024, memorial page for Adam Van Patten (1833-21 January 1853), Find a Grave memorial number 51276019, citing Rose Hill Cemetery, Berrien Springs, Berrien County, Michigan, USA; maintained by katyknock (Contributor 47443145).
Adam van Patten1 
M, #4454, b. 21 January 1795, d. between 1860 and 1875
He was born on 21 January 1795 in
Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.
2,1 He was the son of
Adam Simon van Petten and
Rebecca Schermerhorn.
1 He was baptized on 28 February 1796 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.
3 He married
Maria F Unknown before 1836. Educated guess based on age of oldest child in 1850 census.
4,1 He died between 1860 and 1875 in
Blenheim, Schoharie, New York, USA. Adam appears on the 1860 census and his wife Maria appears in the 1875 NY census as a widow.
5,6,1Census Information
He and
Maria F Unknown appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Blenheim, Schoharie, New York, USA, enumerated 1 October 1850.
4 He and Maria F
Unknown appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Blenheim, Schoharie, New York, USA, enumerated 3 August 1860.
5
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S1796] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed 12 August 2024, Birth of Adam Van Petten, child of Adam Van Petten & Rebecka Schermerhorn; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [S1796] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed 12 August 2024, Baptism of Adam Van Petten, child of Adam Van Petten & Rebecka Schermerhorn; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [S4220] Adam Vanputten household, 1850 US Census, Schoharie County, New York, population schedule, Blenheim, sheet 189a, dwelling 50, family 52, National Archives micropublication M432-595, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 12 August 2024.
- [S4221] Adam Vanpatten household, 1860 US Census, Schoharie, New York, population schedule, Blenheim, sheet 87, dwelling 622, family 640, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_860, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 12 August 2024.
- [S2684] "New York, State Census, 1875." Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com. Accessed 12 August 2024, entry for Maria Van Patten Citing Census of the state of New York, for 1875. Microfilm. New York sState Archives, Albany, New York.
Adam Simon van Petten1 
M, #4441, b. 17 November 1756, d. 2 February 1851
"Born in Glenville Nov 17, (1756). He lived there during the war and afterwards moved to Rotterdam. Early in 1776 he enrolled under Capt John VAN PATTEN, 2nd Albany Militia, serving as drummer. In the fall of the same year he performed garrison duty at Fort Edward and Fort Ann, and in the summer of 1777 he was at Fort Edward. He served -- mths during Schuyler's retreat, after which he was taken sick and permitted to return home. In 1778 he performed garrison duty at the Schoharie Forts and later went on several tours in pursuit of Tories. A pensioner under the Act of June 7, 1832." (Hanson.)
1 He was born on 17 November 1756 in
Woestyne, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
Simon Nicholas van Petten and
Jannetje Vrooman.
1 He was baptized on 2 January 1757 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.
2 He married
Rebecca Schermerhorn circa 1780 in
New York, USA.
1 He died on 2 February 1851 in
Blenheim, Schoharie, New York, USA, at age 94.
3,1 His estate was probated on 11 August 1851 in
Schoharie County, New York, USA.
3
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S1796] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed 17 September 2024, Baptism of Adam Van Petten, child of Simon Van Petten & Jannetje Vrooman; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [S2294] "New York, Wills and Probate Records, 1659 - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8800/: Accessed 12 August 2024, Adam Van Patten; citing New York County, District and Probate Courts.
Adelbert Kingsbury van Petten1 
M, #3743, b. 12 December 1895, d. 14 July 1911
He was born on 12 December 1895 in
Morill, Brown, Kansas, USA.
1,2 He was the son of
Joseph Kingsbury van Petten and
Harriet Ann Stewart.
1 He died on 14 July 1911 in
Camrose, Camrose, Alberta, Canada, at age 15.
1,2 He was buried after 14 July 1911 in
New Salem Skafse Cemetery, Camrose, Camrose, Alberta, Canada. Adelbert's plot was located in Section 68-1.
3Census Information
He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Linn, Washington, Kansas, in the household of his parents,
Joseph Kingsbury van Petten and
Harriet Ann Stewart.
4
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137565447/… : accessed 21 December 2020, memorial page for Adelbert Kingsbury Van Petten (12 December 1895-14 July 1911), Find a Grave memorial number 137565447, citing New Salem Skafse Cemetery, Camrose, Lloydminster Census Division, Alberta, Canada; maintained by Lloyd (Contributor 48529183).
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137565447/… : accessed 21 December 2020, memorial page for Adelbert Kingsbury Van Petten (12 December 1895-14 July 1911), Find a Grave memorial number 137565447, citing New Salem Skafse Cemetery, Camrose, Lloydminster Census Division, Alberta, Canada; maintained by Lloyd (Contributor 48529183).
- [S3088] Jos K Vanchalten (Joesph van Petten) household, 1900 US Census, Washington, Kansas, population schedule, Linn, Enumeration District 140, sheet 7, dwelling 145, family 151, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 21 December 2020.
Agnes van Patten1 
F, #4233, b. circa 1832
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
Agusta van Patten1 
F, #4149, b. circa 1852
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S4219] James Vanpatten household, 1860 US Census, Schoharie, New York, population schedule, Richmondville, sheet 877, dwelling 354, family 376, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_860.
- [S4219] James Vanpatten household, 1860 US Census, Schoharie, New York, population schedule, Richmondville, sheet 877, dwelling 354, family 376, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_860, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 11 August 2024.
Ahasuerus Wendel van Patten1 
M, #4371, b. 23 June 1789, d. 18 August 1837
He was born on 23 June 1789 in
Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.
2,1 He was the son of
Simon Frederickse van Patten and
Maria Wendel.
1 He married
Sarah A Bovee, daughter of
Jacob Bovee and
Elizabeth Beth, circa 1813 in
Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He left a will dated on 10 August 1837: Ahasuerus W. Van Patten of Glenville in the County of Schenectady
I Ahasuerus W Van Patten being mindful of my mortality + being weak in body, but of sound mind good memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say
First I give devise and bequeath unto my dear wife Sarah Van Patten during her natural life (in case she remains my widow) the use and income of all my real and personal estate to be used and applied by her for the following purposes. First for the support and maintenance of my ten children and the education and schooling of them until they become of age giving to each of them the same and equal advantages as the others and for her own maintenance and support and secondly to pay off and discharge all my just debts + personal charges, hereby giving her this full and absolute control and management of the same until my youngest child shall become of age for the purposes aforesaid with the power to sell the real or personal estate for the purposes of paying my debts in case she cannot otherwise as well manage the said property, which bequest above given is to be complied by my said wife in lieu of Dower and subject to the herein after made.
Secondly After the death of my said wife I give devise and bequeath unto my children Mary Ann wife of Nicholas Swart, Jacob Van Patten, Simon A. Van Patten, Elizabeth Van Patten, Rebecca Van Patten, Ahasuerus W. Van Patten Junior, Jemima Van Patten, William Van Patten, Cornelius James Van Dyck Van Patten, Staats Zekiel Van Santvoord Van Patten or the survivors and the heirs of such as may die all my said estate real and personal to be equally divided unto as many fractions as there shall be children living or dead leaving heirs.
Thirdly I give and bequeath unto my son Ahasuerus W. Van Patten Junior my suit of black___ cloth coat vest and Pantaloons for his named sake.
Fourthly In case my said wife shall die before my youngest child shall become of age or in case she shall marry before that time then my will is in case of her death that my property shall be managed in the same manner by ____ _____ Executor hereinafter appointed and in case of her marriage then that she shall be entitled to one third of the rents and property of the said Estate instead of the whole as firstly provided the remainder to go equally to the children.
Fifthly It is my will that my five youngest children learn some mechanics trade + I do hereby appoint my Executors or the survivor of them guardians for the purpose of binding or otherwise putting? them to trades at such times as they should think proper.
And lastly I do hereby appoint my said wife Sarah Van Patten + my friend and cousin Simon P. Van Patten executors of my Last Will and Testament revoking all former wills.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand + seal this tenth day of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand and Eight Hundred + Thirty Seven
Witnesses:
Platt Potter of the City of Schenectada Counselor at Law
Teunis Rulapaugh? Farmer labour
Sworn on 22 November 1837.
1 He died on 18 August 1837 in
Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA, at age 48.
2,1
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49381395/… : accessed 28 September 2021, memorial page for Ahasuerus Wendel Van Patten (23 June 1789-18 August 1837), Find a Grave memorial number 49381395, citing Old Methodist Cemetery, West Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, USA; maintained by Dave Peck (Contributor 46966140).
Albert van Patten1 
M, #3506, b. circa 1839, d. 13 April 1841
Citations
- [S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).