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Geertje <I>Theunise</I> Leursen

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Geertje Theunise Leursen

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New York, USA
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Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA Add to Map
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Daughter of Theunis Thomaszen and Belitje Jacobs.

Geertje Theunise was baptized on 12 November 1645 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Annetje Gerrits, h.v. Hend. Janszen, Smit.
"Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 5:87. Geertje; parents: Theunis Thomas, Metselaer; witnesses: Annetje Gerrits, h.v. Hendr. Janszen, Smit.

She married with banns published on 1 December 1668 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, Carsten Leursen.
Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), p.33. Cartsen Luyrissen, Wedr. Van de Nos, en Geertje Teunis, j.d. Van N. Jorck.

Witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Herckse , daughter of Herck Siboutszen and Wyntje Theunise, on 3 August 1664 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Jacob Theuniszen Cray, Pieter Janszen, Geertie Theunis).
"Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 7:20. Jannetie; parents: Herry Siboutszen, Weyntie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Pieter Herckszen , son of Herck Siboutszen and Wyntje Theunise, on 22 March 1670 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacobus de Kay, Geertie Theunis).
Thomas Grier Evans, editor, Baptisms from 1639 to 1730 in the Reformed Dutch Church, New York, Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Vol. 2 (New York: Printed for the Society, 1901), page 98. Pieter; parents: Herc Siboutszen, Wyntie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Laurens Holst , son of Laurens Holst and Hilletje Gerrits, on 5 November 1670 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Charsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 99. Laurens; parents: Laurens Holst, Hilletje Gerrits.

Witnessed the baptism of Cornelis Clopper , son of Cornelis Janszen Clopper and Heyltje Pieters, on 1 December 1672 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Kersten Luursen, Claes Janszen Purmerendt, Styntie Rosemont, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 108. Cornelis; parents: Cornelis Cloppers, Heyltie Pieters.

Witnessed the baptism of Helena Jorise Van Brugge , daughter of Joris Stephenszen Van Brugge and Geesje Harmens, on 18 December 1672 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Cornelis Clopper, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 108. Helena; parents: Joris Stephenszen, Geesje Harmens.

Witnessed the baptism of Isaac Jacobsz Santvoort , son of Jacob Abrahamsz Santvoort and Sytie Ariaense van Alcmaer, on 29 December 1672 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Hendr. Wesselszen ten Broeck, Jan Adriaenszen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 108. Isaac; parents: Jacob Abrahamszen Santvoort, Sytje Ariaens.

Witnessed the baptism of Rachel Abrahamszen , daughter of Abraham Lubberts and Francyntie Andries, on 2 June 1673 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Andries Jochemszen, Judith Verlet, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 110. Jacob, Rachel (tweelingen); parents: Andries Jochemszen, Francyntie Andries (father's name in error?).

Witnessed the baptism of Maria Pieterse Van Norden , daughter of Peter Wesselszen and Josyntje Thomas, on 25 February 1674 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Kaarsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 113. Marritie; parents: Pieter Wesselszen, Josyntie Hoboken; witnesses: Karsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Maria Arentse , daughter of Arent Isacszen and Styntie Laurens, on 3 July 1675 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Carsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 119. Maria; parents: Arent Isacszen, (mother not recorded); witnesses: Carsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Aert Evertszen , son of Evert Aertszen and Marritie Hercks, on 10 November 1675 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Willem Aertszen, Giertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 120. Aert; parents: Evert Aertszen, Maria Hercks; witnesses: Willem Aertszen, Giertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Samuel Jacobsz de Kay , son of Jacob Toenissen de Kay and Hillegond Theunise, on 4 April 1677 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Mr. Gerrit Van Tricht, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 127. Samuel; parents: Jacob Theunisz. de Key, Hillegond Theunis; witnesses: Mr. Gerrit Van Tricht, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Jan Pieterszen , son of Jan Pieterszen and Grietie Jans, on 16 May 1678 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Karsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 137. Jan; parents: Jan Pieterszen, Grietie Jans; witnesses: Karsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Jacob Janszen , son of Jan Gerritsen van Dalsen and Grietie Cray, on 8 October 1679 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Kasten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 138. Jacob; parents: Jan de Vries, Grietie Theunis; witnesses: Kasten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Hercules Van Breestede , son of Pieter Janszen Van Breestede and Engeltje Herckse, on 18 October 1679 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Herck Siboutszen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 138. Hercules; parents: Pieter Breestede, Engeltje Hercx; witnesses: Herck Siboutszen, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Herck Rycksz van Lent , son of Ryck van Lent and Tryntje Herckse, on 6 August 1681 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Herck Siboutszen, Abraham Rycken, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 148. Herck; parents: Ryck Abrahamszen, Tryntie Herx; witnesses: Herck Siboutszen, Abraham Rycken, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Samuel de Kay , son of Jacob Toenissen de Kay and Hillegond Theunise, on 20 December 1682 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Pieter Jacobszen Marius, Gerritie Theunis, Marritie Beeck).
Ibid., page 156. Samuel; parents: Jacobus de Key, Hillegond Theunis; witnesses: Pieter Jacobszen Marius, Gerritie Theunis, Marritie Beeck.

Witnessed the baptism of Johannis Jansen , son of Johannes Janszen and Anna Leursen, on 8 July 1705 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Carste Lierse, Geertje s.h.v.).
Ibid., page 309. Johannis; parents: Johannis Jansen, Johanna Lierse.

Geertje Theunise is named in her husband's will on 10 February 1710.
Will dated 10 February 1710 proved 24 Jun 1713. Carsten Luertse of New York, cordwainer, being old and weak. I leave to my wife Gertie, all estate of houses and lands, with full power to sell, but if she married then one half is to go to my children. I leave to my eldest daughter, Mary, wife of Johanes Vander Spiegel, £5. To my daughter Altie, widow of ___ Lazenby, 1 shilling. The rest to be divided between my daughter Mary, and Hannah and Hester Clitworthy, children of my daughter Anne, now wife of John Johnson, and my grand son Dirck de Forrest. Witnessed: Joshua Davids, Daniel Andert, Daniel Blandeau.
New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstracts of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Vol. II 1708-1728), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1893), page 108. Abstracting Lib. 8, p. 208.

Children by Carsten Leursen b. between 1638 and 1648, d. between 10 Feb 1710 and 24 Jun 1713:
1. Marritie Leursen b. 25 May 1670
Thomas Grier Evans, editor, Baptisms from 1639 to 1730 in the Reformed Dutch Church, New York, Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Vol. 2 (New York: Printed for the Society, 1901), page 98. Marritie; parents: Charsten Luurszen, Geertie Theunis.
2. Carsten Leursen b. 10 Jul 1672
Ibid., page 106. Kersten; parents: Kersten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis.
3. Anna Leursen b. 19 Sep 1674
Ibid., page 116. Anna; parents: Karsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis.
4. Theunis Leursen
Ibid., page 125. Theunis; parents: Karsten Luursen, Geertie Theunis; witnesses: Thomas Lodowycxen, Heyltie Pieters.
5. Aeltie Leursen
Ibid., page 135. Aeltie; parents: Kartsen Luurszen, Geertie Theunis; witnesses: Jacob Theuniszen de Key, Hillegond Theunis, Geesje Barents.
6. Johannes Leursen
Ibid., page 146. Johannes; parents: Carsten Luurszen, Geertie Theunis; witnesses: Jacob Theuniszen de Key, Hillegond Theunis.
7. Henricus Leursen
Ibid., page 157. Henricus; parents: Carsten Luurszen, Geertie Teunis; witnesses: Theunis de Key, Janneken de Key.
8. Belitie Leursen
Ibid., page 165. Belitie; parents: Charsten Luursen, Geertie Quick; witnesses: Pieter Breedstee, Margareta Hendricx.
9. Geertruydt Leursen b. 14 Jun 1685
"Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 10:84. Geertruydt; parents: Carsten Leurzen, Geertie Quick.

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Daughter of Theunis Thomaszen and Belitje Jacobs.

Geertje Theunise was baptized on 12 November 1645 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, sponsors Annetje Gerrits, h.v. Hend. Janszen, Smit.
"Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 5:87. Geertje; parents: Theunis Thomas, Metselaer; witnesses: Annetje Gerrits, h.v. Hendr. Janszen, Smit.

She married with banns published on 1 December 1668 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, Carsten Leursen.
Samuel S. Purple, Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam and New York; Marriages from 11 December 1639 to 26 August 1801 (Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, reprint 2003, original 1890 NYG&BS), p.33. Cartsen Luyrissen, Wedr. Van de Nos, en Geertje Teunis, j.d. Van N. Jorck.

Witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Herckse , daughter of Herck Siboutszen and Wyntje Theunise, on 3 August 1664 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Jacob Theuniszen Cray, Pieter Janszen, Geertie Theunis).
"Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 7:20. Jannetie; parents: Herry Siboutszen, Weyntie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Pieter Herckszen , son of Herck Siboutszen and Wyntje Theunise, on 22 March 1670 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacobus de Kay, Geertie Theunis).
Thomas Grier Evans, editor, Baptisms from 1639 to 1730 in the Reformed Dutch Church, New York, Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Vol. 2 (New York: Printed for the Society, 1901), page 98. Pieter; parents: Herc Siboutszen, Wyntie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Laurens Holst , son of Laurens Holst and Hilletje Gerrits, on 5 November 1670 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Charsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 99. Laurens; parents: Laurens Holst, Hilletje Gerrits.

Witnessed the baptism of Cornelis Clopper , son of Cornelis Janszen Clopper and Heyltje Pieters, on 1 December 1672 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Kersten Luursen, Claes Janszen Purmerendt, Styntie Rosemont, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 108. Cornelis; parents: Cornelis Cloppers, Heyltie Pieters.

Witnessed the baptism of Helena Jorise Van Brugge , daughter of Joris Stephenszen Van Brugge and Geesje Harmens, on 18 December 1672 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Cornelis Clopper, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 108. Helena; parents: Joris Stephenszen, Geesje Harmens.

Witnessed the baptism of Isaac Jacobsz Santvoort , son of Jacob Abrahamsz Santvoort and Sytie Ariaense van Alcmaer, on 29 December 1672 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Hendr. Wesselszen ten Broeck, Jan Adriaenszen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 108. Isaac; parents: Jacob Abrahamszen Santvoort, Sytje Ariaens.

Witnessed the baptism of Rachel Abrahamszen , daughter of Abraham Lubberts and Francyntie Andries, on 2 June 1673 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Andries Jochemszen, Judith Verlet, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 110. Jacob, Rachel (tweelingen); parents: Andries Jochemszen, Francyntie Andries (father's name in error?).

Witnessed the baptism of Maria Pieterse Van Norden , daughter of Peter Wesselszen and Josyntje Thomas, on 25 February 1674 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Kaarsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 113. Marritie; parents: Pieter Wesselszen, Josyntie Hoboken; witnesses: Karsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Maria Arentse , daughter of Arent Isacszen and Styntie Laurens, on 3 July 1675 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Carsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 119. Maria; parents: Arent Isacszen, (mother not recorded); witnesses: Carsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Aert Evertszen , son of Evert Aertszen and Marritie Hercks, on 10 November 1675 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Willem Aertszen, Giertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 120. Aert; parents: Evert Aertszen, Maria Hercks; witnesses: Willem Aertszen, Giertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Samuel Jacobsz de Kay , son of Jacob Toenissen de Kay and Hillegond Theunise, on 4 April 1677 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Mr. Gerrit Van Tricht, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 127. Samuel; parents: Jacob Theunisz. de Key, Hillegond Theunis; witnesses: Mr. Gerrit Van Tricht, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Jan Pieterszen , son of Jan Pieterszen and Grietie Jans, on 16 May 1678 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Karsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 137. Jan; parents: Jan Pieterszen, Grietie Jans; witnesses: Karsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Jacob Janszen , son of Jan Gerritsen van Dalsen and Grietie Cray, on 8 October 1679 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Kasten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 138. Jacob; parents: Jan de Vries, Grietie Theunis; witnesses: Kasten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Hercules Van Breestede , son of Pieter Janszen Van Breestede and Engeltje Herckse, on 18 October 1679 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Herck Siboutszen, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 138. Hercules; parents: Pieter Breestede, Engeltje Hercx; witnesses: Herck Siboutszen, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Herck Rycksz van Lent , son of Ryck van Lent and Tryntje Herckse, on 6 August 1681 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Herck Siboutszen, Abraham Rycken, Geertie Theunis).
Ibid., page 148. Herck; parents: Ryck Abrahamszen, Tryntie Herx; witnesses: Herck Siboutszen, Abraham Rycken, Geertie Theunis.

Witnessed the baptism of Samuel de Kay , son of Jacob Toenissen de Kay and Hillegond Theunise, on 20 December 1682 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (witnesses: Pieter Jacobszen Marius, Gerritie Theunis, Marritie Beeck).
Ibid., page 156. Samuel; parents: Jacobus de Key, Hillegond Theunis; witnesses: Pieter Jacobszen Marius, Gerritie Theunis, Marritie Beeck.

Witnessed the baptism of Johannis Jansen , son of Johannes Janszen and Anna Leursen, on 8 July 1705 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Carste Lierse, Geertje s.h.v.).
Ibid., page 309. Johannis; parents: Johannis Jansen, Johanna Lierse.

Geertje Theunise is named in her husband's will on 10 February 1710.
Will dated 10 February 1710 proved 24 Jun 1713. Carsten Luertse of New York, cordwainer, being old and weak. I leave to my wife Gertie, all estate of houses and lands, with full power to sell, but if she married then one half is to go to my children. I leave to my eldest daughter, Mary, wife of Johanes Vander Spiegel, £5. To my daughter Altie, widow of ___ Lazenby, 1 shilling. The rest to be divided between my daughter Mary, and Hannah and Hester Clitworthy, children of my daughter Anne, now wife of John Johnson, and my grand son Dirck de Forrest. Witnessed: Joshua Davids, Daniel Andert, Daniel Blandeau.
New York (County) Surrogate's Court Abstracts of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office, City of New York (Vol. II 1708-1728), Collections of the New York Historical Society (New York: Printed for the Society, 1893), page 108. Abstracting Lib. 8, p. 208.

Children by Carsten Leursen b. between 1638 and 1648, d. between 10 Feb 1710 and 24 Jun 1713:
1. Marritie Leursen b. 25 May 1670
Thomas Grier Evans, editor, Baptisms from 1639 to 1730 in the Reformed Dutch Church, New York, Collections of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, Vol. 2 (New York: Printed for the Society, 1901), page 98. Marritie; parents: Charsten Luurszen, Geertie Theunis.
2. Carsten Leursen b. 10 Jul 1672
Ibid., page 106. Kersten; parents: Kersten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis.
3. Anna Leursen b. 19 Sep 1674
Ibid., page 116. Anna; parents: Karsten Luurzen, Geertie Theunis.
4. Theunis Leursen
Ibid., page 125. Theunis; parents: Karsten Luursen, Geertie Theunis; witnesses: Thomas Lodowycxen, Heyltie Pieters.
5. Aeltie Leursen
Ibid., page 135. Aeltie; parents: Kartsen Luurszen, Geertie Theunis; witnesses: Jacob Theuniszen de Key, Hillegond Theunis, Geesje Barents.
6. Johannes Leursen
Ibid., page 146. Johannes; parents: Carsten Luurszen, Geertie Theunis; witnesses: Jacob Theuniszen de Key, Hillegond Theunis.
7. Henricus Leursen
Ibid., page 157. Henricus; parents: Carsten Luurszen, Geertie Teunis; witnesses: Theunis de Key, Janneken de Key.
8. Belitie Leursen
Ibid., page 165. Belitie; parents: Charsten Luursen, Geertie Quick; witnesses: Pieter Breedstee, Margareta Hendricx.
9. Geertruydt Leursen b. 14 Jun 1685
"Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 10:84. Geertruydt; parents: Carsten Leurzen, Geertie Quick.

Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
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