Jan Burhans (abt. 1650 - abt. 1708)

Born about 1650 in Holland, Nederland

Ancestors

Husband of Helena Traphagen — married before 24 Apr 1675 in Ulster Co., New York [uncertain]

Descendants

Died about 30 Oct 1708 at about age 58 in Brabant, Ulster County, New York [uncertain]

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Biography

Name and Birth

Jan Burhans presumably was born in the Netherlands. He was a son of Jacob Burhans. In some records he is identified as Jan Jacobs, Jacobse or Jacobsen Burhans, which indicates that his father's name was Jacob.^[1][2][3][4]

Arrival

His father Jacob Burhans would not have brought his family with him when he came with Stuyvesant as a soldier. Jan emigrated to New Netherlands with his brother Barent on the ship Bonte Koe (meaning "Spotted Cow"), under the command of Captain Jan Bergan, which sailed from Amsterdam on 16 Apr 1663 and arrived in New Amsterdam (New York) between 11 May and 17 August. The ship would probably have been typical for its period at 170 feet long, 49 feet in beam, and about 20 feet in depth. The record does not list where they are from or their ages, but the boys' last name is spelled Boerhams, with Burham in brackets after Jan's name on one list.^[5][6][7][8]

Marriage

Sometime before 23 Apr 1675 Jan Burhans married Helena Traphagen, probably in Ulster Co., New York. On this date they were man and wife, standing as sponsors at a christening. In her will Helena Traphagen Burhans is called the widow of Jan Burhans, deceased.^[9] Jan and Helena or Lena went on to have 12 children - 3 girls and 9 boys^[10]:

Child: Jannetja / Jannetje Burhans

Child: Hellitje Burhans

Child: Jacob Burhans

Child: Barent Burhans

Child: Johannes Burhans

Child: Elizabeth (Lysbeth) Burhans - bp. 7 Jul 1684

Child: William Burhans

Child: Hendrick Burhans

Child: Isaac Burhans

Child: Abram / Abraham Burhans

Child: Samuel Burhans - bp. 3 Jun 1694

Child: David Burhans

He was the son of Barent Burhans and Elizabeth Jens.

Military and Civic Life

The British took over New Netherlands without a fight on 8 Sep 1664.

4 Feb 1667: The Dutch community in Espopus (Wilkwild then Kingston) was harassed and mistreated by the British.

When the British under Richard Nichols won control over New Amsterdam, the subjugation over the whole of the Dutch colony was a foregone conclusion, but not in the eyes of some of the Hudson Valley settlers...The Dutch community was harassed and mistreated by the OPBritish. On February 4, 1667, the people of Kingston took up arms against the English in revolt [the British called the revolt against tyranny a "mutiny"] against their authority in response to the imprisonment of Cornelis Slecht after he was brutally and severely beaten for defending himself and his family against a small detachment of British soldiers under the command of Captain Brodhead who had entered his brew house and harassed his family.

During the confrontation, Captain Broadhead threw a dish at Cornelis and threatened to draw his sword on him, whereupon Cornelis struck him down with a blow to the head, drawing blood. He was then beaten severely by the soldiers and thrown in the guardhouse. The Dutch burghers marched on the British garrison, demanding Cornelis' release and the court ordered his release, but Captain Brodhead defied them all, saying he would keep Cornelis "as long as he wished," and implied the threat of violence from his soldiers should the matter be pressed. Later, during hearings on April 25, 26, and 27th, 1667 on the "Esopus Mutiny," Captain Broadhead admitted his actions and was suspended from his command for disobeying the orders issued by the British governor of New York forbidding harassments of the Dutch citizens, dying in Kingston three months later.^[11]

28 Apr 1667,: A petition, signed by Jan Burhans and a large number of the inhabitants of Kingston, was forwarded to the Governor complaining about the treatment received from Capt. Broadhead. In addition to Captain Broadhead being eventually relieved of his command, a few citizens were punished.^[12][13]

29 Jan 1668: Jan, Roeloff Swartwout, Jan Tysen and Harem Hendricks were on "watch." They were taken to court by Frederick Hussey for "burning up his palisades," and Hussey sought damages to be paid. The defendants said they didn't know about any palisades being brought to the guardhouse, as they had had enough wood, but if the plaintiff would prove they had broken his palisades, they would make them good again. The plaintiff was asked by the Court if he would swear they did it. He answered No! The case was dismissed.^[14][15]

2 May 1671: He and Jan Jansen Van Oosterhoudt applied for right of way over the great bridge, and offered to pay the same as others. The Court granted them the right of way, upon condition they pay one Schepel of wheat for every morgen of cleared land.^[16][17]

17 Oct 1671: He obtained a land patent with Cornelis Vernoy and Jan Jansen Van Oosterhoudt at Brabant (Esopus), New York. This appears to be the 54 acres of "cleare and Good Land they had petitioned the court to grant on 9 April, which request was sent to the Governor on 11 April^[18][19]

6 Oct 1673: A letter was sent to the people of Swaenenburgh (Kingston) naming the Governor's appointment of magistrates and militia officers from those they had nominated. Jan Burhans was elected and confirmed as a Schepen (Justice-Magistrate) of the Court at Wiltwyck, for one year.^[20][21][22]

27 Sep 1677: Jan deeded a house and lot, formerly belonging to his father, to Jooste Adrians, with the same right and title, which his father bought from Garret Van Kampen.^[23]

20 Mar 1680: He and Jan Jansen Oosterhoudt divide their lands at Brabant— and have a lot called "Dead men's bones." (Possibly a burial lot.)^[9]

6 Feb 1689: He acted as a referee in the case of Jan Hendrickse, agent, vs. Jan Mewisie Dewit.

1 Sep 1689: He was one of the male inhabitants who took the oath of allegiance to the crown. The Bill of Rights of 1689 included the Oath of Allegiance to the crown, which was required by Magna Carta to be taken by all crown servants and members of the judiciary.^[24][25][26]

10 Oct 1689: He had a road opened to his land at Brabant, and same was deeded by Thomas Chambers.

5 Apr 1693: He was named Magistrate of Town Court of Kingston until Nov. 6 1695.

2 Sep 1693: He was appointed one of the appraisers of the Estate of Jacob Jansen Houlenburgh.

On 30 Dec 1701 and 2 Oct 1702 he was one of those affirming their loyalty to the Crown and Lord Cornbury, the Captain General and Governor of New York, and is spoken of by Lord Cornberry as being one of the chiefest inhabitants and mentioned as a Freeholder.^[27]

Church

On July 3, 1664, Jan Burhans was admitted to membership in the Reformed Dutch Church at Wiltwyck (now Kingston, New York) under the name of Jan Jacob Burhans. The witnesses were Jacob Burhans and Roeloff Swartwout.^[28]

2 Oct 1678: He and his wife Helena Traphagen are mentioned in a list of church members.^[29][14]

11 Dec 1685: He was elected an elder of the Church.

30 Oct 1686: He was a contributor toward the schuld or debt of Church.

23 Jan 1687: He subscribes toward paying the Minister's salary.

7 Nov 1692: He binds himself for the support of the minister, giving 14 Schepels of Wheat, desiring if possible to get a minister who understands English.

3 Dec 1696: He was again chosen an elder of Church.

27 Oct 1699: He promised to deliver 3 loads of wood yearly to the Dominie (minister), and is certified to by the Dominie afterward as having fulfilled his promise.

12 Dec 1699: He was again chosen as an elder and served until Dec. 8 1701, at which time he made his accounting and vacated his office.

Death and Burial

Jan probably died in Brabant, Ulster, New York before 30 Oct 1708 when his eldest surviving son Barent, made a bond to his brothers and sisters as to the disposition of their fathers estate who "is removed from this world without disposing of his estate by testament." It was attested 22 Jan. 1709 and the estate valued at 130 pounds. ^[30][31][32]

Church Records

Children's baptisms

1. 1695. 24 Nov. Jan Bourhansse, Helena Trephage. David. Witnesses: Aart Teunisse, Annetje Jillisse.^[33]

Sources

1. ↑ Burhans, Samuel. Burhans Genealogy Descendants from the First Ancestor in America, Jacob Burhans, 1660, and His Son, Jan Burhans, 1663 to 1893. 1894. New York: Printed for privatedistribution. [1]
2. ↑ Source: #S-2049854968 Page: Place: New Netherland; Year: 1673; Page Number: . Note: Ancestry Record pili354 #1629827 Note: Data: Text: Arrival date: 1673 Arrival place: New Netherland APID: 1,7486::1629827
3. ↑ Source: #S-2050264278 Note: Ancestry Record nygenrec_ga #96018 Note: APID: 1,7831::96018
4. ↑ Source 'S120' Family member personal genealogy by Helen Graves -
5. ↑ "De Bonte Koe." [2]
6. ↑ Ships' Lists: To New Netherland (NY) 1624-1664: Bonte Koe 1663. [3]
7. ↑ Banta, Theodore M., Ed. Passengers to New Netherland, 1654 to 1664 Year Book of the Holland Society of New York for 1902. [4]
8. ↑ Tordan, John W., Ed. Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Vol. I. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1912. [5]
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} Burhans, page 4.
10. ↑ Tordan, John W., Ed. Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Vol. I. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1912. [6]
11. ↑ About Cornelius Barentsen Sleght. para. 30-31. [7].
12. ↑ Brodhead, John Romeyn, Agt. E. B. O'Callaghan, Ed. Documents relative to the colonial history of the State of New York; procured in Holland, England, and France, Vol.XIII. Albany, NY : Weed, Parsons, & Co., 1848. pp.406-415. [8]
13. ↑ O'Callaghan, E. B. The register of New Netherland, 1626 to 1674. Albany, N.Y. : J. Munsell, 1865. p.72. [9]
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} Burhans, page 3.
15. ↑ [10]
16. ↑ Wikipedia contributors. (2020, October 30). Morgen. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 02:55, January 16, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Morgen&oldid=986207297
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18. ↑ [12]
19. ↑ Brodhead, John Romeyn, Agt. E. B. O'Callaghan, Ed. Documents relative to the colonial history of the State of New York; procured in Holland, England, and France, Vol.XIII. Albany, NY : Weed, Parsons, & Co., 1848. pp.451-452. [13]
20. ↑ Brodhead, John Romeyn, Agt. E. B. O'Callaghan, Ed. Documents relative to the colonial history of the State of New York; procured in Holland, England, and France, Vol.II. Albany, NY : Weed, Parsons, & Co., 1848. p.626. [14]
21. ↑ O'Callaghan, E. B. The register of New Netherland, 1626 to 1674. Albany, N.Y. : J. Munsell, 1865. p.72. [15]
22. ↑ O'Callaghan, E. B. (Agt.), Brodhead, J. Romey (Ed.). New York (State) Legislature. (1853188711856). (1858). "Documents relative to the colonial history of the State of New York; procured in Holland, England, and France." Vol. II, p.626. Albany: Weed, Parsons, Printers.
23. ↑ [16]
24. ↑ "h2g2 - King John and the Magna Carta". BBC. 31 March 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
25. ↑ Breay, Claire; Harrison, Julian. "Magna Carta: an introduction". British Library. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
26. ↑ Wikipedia contributors. (2021, January 13). Oath of Allegiance (United Kingdom). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 03:38, January 16, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Oath_of_Allegiance_(United_Kingdom)&oldid=1000006908
27. ↑ Brodhead, John Romeyn, Agt. E. B. O'Callaghan, Ed. (1848) Documents relative to the colonial history of the State of New York; procured in Holland, England, and France," Vol. IV., pp.941,1009-1010. Albany, NY : Weed, Parsons, & Co. [17]
28. ↑ Burhans, p. 3
29. ↑ [18]
30. ↑ Brooks, Chris. Helena Traphagen 1649 - 1732. Traphagen Heritage website. Archived from http://geocities.com/~cabrooks/page8.htm on 3 September 2009. [19].
31. ↑ [20]
32. ↑ U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, The Empire State Society. National # 90269, Local # 9674/4521. [21]
33. ↑ Hoes, page 46, baptism #877.

• Burhans, Jr., Samuel. Burhans Genealogy (NY, 1894) Page 26
• Hoes, Roswell Randall. Baptismal and Marriage Registers of the Old Dutch Church of Kingston, Ulster County, New York. New York: De Vinne Press, 1891.
• Tordan, John W., Ed. Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Vol. I. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1912. [22]

• Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Page: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/21920874/family
• Source: S-2049854968 Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s. Gale Research. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009. Original data - Filby, P. William, ed.. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s. Farmington Hills, MI, USA: Gale Research, 2009.
• Source: S-2050264278 New York Genealogical Records, 1675-1920 Author: Ancestry.com Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.

Notes

Sources / notes for this line

1. History of the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys, NY, by C. Reynolds.

2. Burhans Genealogy by Samuel Burhans (1864), LDS Film No. 1,035,992.

3. History of the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys, NY, by C. Reynolds, pp 986-987.

4. Burhans Genealogy by Samuel Burhans (1864).

5. RDC Kingston, Ulster Co., NY 1660-1809.

6. Burhans Genealogy by Samuel Burhans (1864).

7. RDC Kingston, Ulster Co., NY 1660-1809.

8. Burhans Genealogy by Samuel Burhans (1864).

9. Will of Hendrick Burhans dtd 8 May 1720, Kingston, Ulster Co., NY.

10. RDC Kingston, Ulster Co., NY 1660-1809.

11. RDC Kingston, Ulster Co., NY 1660-1809, Per his marriage record, he was born in Kingston but was a resident of Fishkill in 1732 when he married.

12. RDC Kingston, Ulster Co., NY 1660-1809.

13. Burhans Genealogy by Samuel Burhans (1864).

14. RDC Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY.

15. Fishkill RDC, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.

16. RDC Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY.

17. Griffen-Griffin-Griffing, Genealogical Notes on, by Howard Elmer Staples (1940)., book at FHL, Salt Lake City, Utah..

Source: #S120

18. Genealogical and Family History of Central New York, 1912. See page 481

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