Need help with research in Holland.

Question

Need to have research for Roelof Martense Schenck [[Schenck-409]] for birth any other info available.  Born in Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands on 20 June 1619 to Martin Schenck van Nydeck and Maria Bockhurst.  It is assumed that these are his parents, perhaps not, that is what is needed to proven and supported.

Any assistance is appreciated.

Answer 1

For sure is that Roelof (1619-1705) was not a son of Maria Boeckhorst (1635-1688) and Martin Schenck (1633-1704). Also note that Maria Boeckhorst is called (incorrectly) Bronckhorst in the Biography of Roelof. Bronckhorst is a different family than Boeckhorst. 

In the profile of the other Martin Schenck van Nydeggen (1584-1650) is een elaborate story about the unreliable Col. vd Dussen, etc. as to why this Martin Schenck should not be mixed up with Martin Schenck, the father of Roelof. 

I have been trying to search for Martin Schenck in the records of this time frame, but have't found anything yet. 

I don't believe the link is there, but if I find something I will let you know. 

Comments

Not sure if you have seen this before, but I just found this one: Rev. Willem Schenck and his ancestors/descends, 1883 page 23/24

Answer 2

I’m sorry Arthur,

His baptism is not listed in the Reformed Church in 1619. And all the other registers that are available online are not covering that time range.

I just read that a lot of the original archives from a specific church has been lost for ever due to a big fire in 1797 in Amersfoort.