Rutger Hendricksz (Schenck) Schenck van Nijdeggen (abt. 1500 - abt. 1550)

Born about 1500 in Nederland

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Died about 1550 at about age 50 in Cöln, Freie Reichsstadt Köln, Heiliges Römisches Reich

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About Wilhelmus (1225-1292) Schenck van Nydeck Wilhelmus von Nydeck m. Mechtildis [-?-] had:

Ludolphus Melius von Nydeck Wilhelmus von Nydeck m. Mechtildis [-?-] listed as the son of chrstianus schenck Von Nydeck who was married 2 times.

1. 1 - he had: Wilhelmus von Nydeck m. Mechtildis [-?-]
2. 2 he had: Aelide von Rayde or Raede m. Henrich Schenk von Nydeck

chrstianus schenck Von Nydeck who was married 2 times. listed as son of: Reynier Schenck von Nydeck m. aleyda [-?-] had:

Albertus von Nydeck Theodorus von Nydeck Christianus Schenck von Nydeck Reynier Schenck von Nydeck m. aleyda [-?-] listed as son of: Willem Schenck von Nydeck [?-939] m. Aleyda [-?-]

Reynier Schenck Hermanus Schenck von Nydeck II put a perspective on it that is easier to comprehend than reading the source notes under European Orgins Vol. 1 down to Henderick Schenck married Aleide Van Rayde

By Schenck book it is this generations that's the last known with the sons and no other mention of the family is found until 1346 when whe meet Heinrich Schenck von Nydeggen again as Lord of Afferden who married Aleide Van Rayde. RECORD:

1. Henrick Ferber translated to English Drs. Marijke T. Neugerer, History of the family of Schenck von nydeggen 1225-1860 in particular of the Warlord Martin Schenk von Nydeggen (Reprint, 1987 Gateway Press Inc., Orginally 1860, Cologne & Neuss). " Christain's son Wilhelmus pincerna de Nideggen: appears in 1275 and 1287 as witness and in October of 1275 as arbiter between the Covent at Kerpen and the Lord of the Castle. He is also appointed Sharpener.

On April 1, 1729, he and his sons Ludolfus, Christianus, Arnoldus and Hermannus sell all the property they own in Geyen, i.e. on manus of arable land and the tithe plus the rights and privileges pertaining to the Church of Geyen to the Catherdral Chapter in Cologne.

Wilhelm was married to Mechtildis, who died in 1271 and was buried in the Covent of Grevendael near Goch (Neukloster). As an endowment in her memory, Wilhelm presented an annual revenue of 3 malter barley and 3 malter oats from his lands in Heyen under the condition that the covent was given a pittance on the anniversary of her death.

The endowment deed bears the words: (Acta sunt apud vallem Comitis Ao dni Mo CCLXXIo tercio Idus Martii (March 13 1271), and attached to it with red silk cords is the Seal in green wax,...The marginal legend reads: S. Wilhelmi pincerne de Nidecken.

Wilhelm's oldest son "Ludolphus miles, quondam filius pincerne de Nidegge" (Ludolph, Knight, son of the late Schenk von Nydeggen) solemnly vows on March 9, 1292 that he wished to assign henceforth the revenues of the manor at Vlorshem only to the covent of Rellinghausen itself.

In 1293 (feris sexta post dominicam quae cantatur Laetare Hyerusalem), he confirmed under seal the divisio of Rode Castle between Johann called Scheiffart and his relatives, and the brothers Werner and Johann. Arnold and Christain still appear in 1301. Unfortunately, all mention of the family is ended with this."

2. Benjamin Robinson Schenck, M. D; compiled from notes & records of Adrain Adelbert Schenck, Ancestors and Descendants OF Rulef Schenck, A Genealogy of the Onondaga co., NY, Branch of the Schenck Family , Detroit, Michigan. 1911 , pg. 22-3. "

Christianus had one son, Wilhelmus, whose name appears in 1275 and 1287 as witness, and in 1275 as a court of justice in a dispute between the monastery at Kerpen and the Lord of the castle. On April i, 1279, he and his four sons sold to the church syndicate of Cologne all their estates in Geyen, namely, "one manses cultivated land, the decram of every- thing raised thereon and their rights and privileges of patrons of the church of Geyen."

Wilhelmus' wife died in 1 27 1 and was buried in the New Cloister, Graeven dael, near Goch. In her memory Wilhelmus presented to the convent an annual revenue; the document, bearing the date of March 13, 1271, tied with red silk threads and sealed with green wax, being now in the archives at the Hague.

Wilhelmus had seven children, four of whom were living as late as 1301.

There are then no records of the family until 1346 when Heinrich Schenck van Nydeck (lA)* is mentioned. He was a grandson of Wilhelmus, but there is no information as to which of the latter's sons was Heinrich's father." About Ludovicus Schenck van Nydeggen by chart his heritage -

but the possible lineage listed for him is:

Ludolphus Melius von Nydeck son of Wilhelmus von Nydeck d. 1292 son of Christianus Schenck von Nydeck son of Reynier Schenck von Nydeck son of Willem Schenck von Nydeck 939 son of

The Lineage backwards needs alot of work on it I have put it into PAF database to put a perspective on it that is easier to comprehend than reading the source notes under European Orgins Vol. 1 down to Henderick Schenck married Aleide Van Rayde

RECORD:

1. Henrick Ferber translated to English Drs. Marijke T. Neugerer, History of the family of Schenck von nydeggen 1225-1860 in particular of the Warlord Martin Schenk von Nydeggen (Reprint, 1987 Gateway Press Inc., Orginally 1860, Cologne & Neuss), pg. 17 -18,.

"The Schenck von Nydeggen family derives its name from the postion of cupbearer of the Counts of Jülich who resided at the famous Castle of Nydeggen, held by it in the 13th Century.

We find the first person bearing the name "Christianus pincerna" (Schenk) as early as 1225-2, 1232, 1234, 1237 and 1246 as witness to deeds of Jülich. In 1230 and 1233, he is call "Christianus pincerna Nideke: and Count Wilhelm von Jülich; by deed of September 10, 1250, tha latter appointed him, in addition in addition to Gottfried Marshall of Kelese and Renard von Drune as arbiters in future dusputes between the Count and the Archbishop had to appoint three arbiters as well. In 1620 we find him as bailiff of the manor of Froitzheim which belonged to the convent of Rellinghausen with his son Wilhelm. In 1275, Theodor, Lord of Heinsberg, enlisted him in his service for 10 marks in annual revenues from Brakelen. Christain's son Wilhelmus pincerna de Nideggen: appears in 1275 and 1287 as witness and in October of 1275 as arbiter between the Covent at Kerpen and the Lord of the Castle. He is also appointed Sharpener. On April 1, 1729, he and his sons Ludolfus, Christianus, Arnoldus and Hermannus sell all the property they own in Geyen, i.e. on manus of arable land and the tithe plus the rights and privileges pertaining to the Church of Geyen to the Catherdral Chapter in Cologne. Wilhelm was married to Mechtildis, who died in 1271 and was buried in the Covent of Grevendael near Goch (Neukloster). As an endowment in her memory, Wilhelm presented an annual revenue of 3 malter barley and 3 malter oats from his lands in Heyen under the condition that the covent was given a pittance on the anniversary of her death. The endowment deed bears the words: (Acta sunt apud vallem Comitis Ao dni Mo CCLXXIo tercio Idus Martii (March 13 1271), and attached to it with red silk cords is the Seal in green wax,...The marginal legend reads: S. Wilhelmi pincerne de Nidecken. Wilhelm's oldest son "Ludolphus miles, quondam filius pincerne de Nidegge" (Ludolph, Knight, son of the late Schenk von Nydeggen) solemnly vows on March 9, 1292 that he wished to assign henceforth the revenues of the manor at Vlorshem only to the covent of Rellinghausen itself. In 1293 (feris sexta post dominicam quae cantatur Laetare Hyerusalem), he confirmed under seal the divisio of Rode Castle between Johann called Scheiffart and his relatives, and the brothers Werner and Johann. Arnold and Christain still appear in 1301. Unfortunately, all mention of the family is ended with this

. It is not until 1346 that we meet Heinrich Schenk von Nydeggen again as Lord of Afferden. He was probably an uncle of Wilhelm, who owned Heyen, a land adjancent to Afferden, according to the above mentioned gift deed. In 1359, he was given the obligation, under the Peace Treaty between the Lords, Knights, squires and towns of the lands of Geldern and Cleves, to provided four armed men and horses in case of need. On January 13, 1379, he offered his castle in Afferden as "open" house to Duke Adolph von Cleves.

About Hendrik Schenk van Nydeggen Rootsweb info by chart his parentage is not listed

but the possible lineage listed for him is:

Ludolphus Melius von Nydeck son of Wilhelmus von Nydeck d. 1292 son of Christianus Schenck von Nydeck son of Reynier Schenck von Nydeck son of Willem Schenck von Nydeck 939 son of Heinrich von Nydeggen, called van Floershem, Knight, lord of afferden and walbeck, 1346-1386 married Aleid von Rayde (Raede)

MEMORIAL CYCLOPEDIA OF NEW JERSEY UNDER THE EDITORIAL SUPERVISION OF MARY DEPUE OGDEN VOLUME III, 1917, MEMORIAL HISTORY COMPANY NEWARK, NEW JERSEY

(I) Heinrich Schenck van Nydeck, the first from whom a continuous line can be traced, is mentioned in 1346 as a grandson of Wilhelmus Schenck, but the name of his father is unknown. In 1359 he was assessed four men and horses, fully equipped and armed, in fulfilment of a treaty made by the Netherlands authorities. He was Lord of Afferden, a village in Geldern, and also Feoffer of Wachtendonk. He sold the Court of Munster, July 12, 1389, later called Munster Mannshof, in the county of Geldern. He married Aleid Van Rayde, who inherited the castle of Walbeck, which thus came into possession of the Schenck family. In consideration of one-half the revenues of this estate, in 1581, Wilhelm van Julich, Duke of Geldern, assumed the protection of the village and parish. Heinrich Schenck had sons: Wynand and Heinrich; and a daughter, Lizbeth, who became a nun at Graevendael. His estate was divided, December 31, 1403. RECORD:

1. Henrick Ferber translated to English Drs. Marijke T. Neugerer, History of the family of Schenck von nydeggen 1225-1860 in particular of the Warlord Martin Schenk von Nydeggen (Reprint, 1987 Gateway Press Inc., Orginally 1860, Cologne & Neuss), pg. 17 -18,.

"The Schenck von Nydeggen family derives its name from the postion of cupbearer of the Counts of Jülich who resided at the famous Castle of Nydeggen, held by it in the 13th Century.

We find the first person bearing the name "Christianus pincerna" (Schenk) as early as 1225-2, 1232, 1234, 1237 and 1246 as witness to deeds of Jülich.

In 1230 and 1233, he is call "Christianus pincerna Nideke: and Count Wilhelm von Jülich; by deed of September 10, 1250, tha latter appointed him, in addition in addition to Gottfried Marshall of Kelese and Renard von Drune as arbiters in future dusputes between the Count and the Archbishop had to appoint three arbiters as well. In 1620 we find him as bailiff of the manor of Froitzheim which belonged to the convent of Rellinghausen with his son Wilhelm. In 1275, Theodor, Lord of Heinsberg, enlisted him in his service for 10 marks in annual revenues from Brakelen. Christain's son Wilhelmus pincerna de Nideggen: appears in 1275 and 1287 as witness and in October of 1275 as arbiter between the Covent at Kerpen and the Lord of the Castle.

He is also appointed Sharpener.

On April 1, 1729, he and his sons Ludolfus, Christianus, Arnoldus and Hermannus sell all the property they own in Geyen, i.e. on manus of arable land and the tithe plus the rights and privileges pertaining to the Church of Geyen to the Catherdral Chapter in Cologne.

Wilhelm was married to Mechtildis, who died in 1271 and was buried in the Covent of Grevendael near Goch (Neukloster). As an endowment in her memory, Wilhelm presented an annual revenue of 3 malter barley and 3 malter oats from his lands in Heyen under the condition that the covent was given a pittance on the anniversary of her death. The endowment deed bears the words: (Acta sunt apud vallem Comitis Ao dni Mo CCLXXIo tercio Idus Martii (March 13 1271), and attached to it with red silk cords is the Seal in green wax,...The marginal legend reads: S. Wilhelmi pincerne de Nidecken. Wilhelm's oldest son "Ludolphus miles, quondam filius pincerne de Nidegge" (Ludolph, Knight, son of the late Schenk von Nydeggen) solemnly vows on March 9, 1292 that he wished to assign henceforth the revenues of the manor at Vlorshem only to the covent of Rellinghausen itself. In 1293 (feris sexta post dominicam quae cantatur Laetare Hyerusalem), he confirmed under seal the divisio of Rode Castle between Johann called Scheiffart and his relatives, and the brothers Werner and Johann.

Arnold and Christain still appear in 1301. Unfortunately, all mention of the family is ended with this

. It is not until 1346 that we meet Heinrich Schenk von Nydeggen again as Lord of Afferden. He was probably an uncle of Wilhelm, who owned Heyen, a land adjancent to Afferden, according to the above mentioned gift deed. In 1359, he was given the obligation, under the Peace Treaty between the Lords, Knights, squires and towns of the lands of Geldern and Cleves, to provided four armed men and horses in case of need. On January 13, 1379, he offered his castle in Afferden as "open" house to Duke Adolph von Cleves.

In that deed, he is called: Heynrich Schencke von Nyetdeicken anders geheissen van Floershem, ridder/Heynrich Schencke von Nyetdeicken, otherwise known as Floershem, knight - Tr./," as happened more than once elsewhere.

On April 1, 1386 (des Sonnendags in der vasten als men singht Letare/on the Sunday in Lent when we sing Laetare - Tr./), he released "Griete van Mulle en die geboerdt, die van der voerg.. grieten coemet en alle dat daer of comen mocht ten ewighten daghen/Griete van Nulle en her issue and all their possible issue for ever and ever - Tr./" from the "coermoedicheit en gehoorsamschap /...", with which she belonged to him, from the "wasse: (wax) en ander haeve (and other goods)", which she had to pay him, and gives her the right to have free servants.

On July 12, 1389, he sold to Elbrecht van Eyll, son of Evert, the farmstead "tot Münster", located in the bailiwick of Gelderland and a fief of the Duke of Gelderen, later known as Münstermannshof. In addition to Afferden, Heinrich also possessed the seigniory of Walbeck. From this estate, he had donated in 1381 half of the privileges and revenues for a period of four years in return for the promise that the Duke would safeguard, protect and defend the village and the parish of Walbeck as his own land. At the same time, the Duke acknowledged that neither he nor his heirs were entitled to any claim to the upper and lower Court, nor to the seigniory of Walbeck. - -

Heinrich was married to Aleid von Rayde (Raede), who was presumably the heiress to Walbeck; three children were born to this marriage; 1) Wynand, married to Aleid von Bellinghoven; 2) Heninrich and 3) Lisabeth, nun at Grevendal...In the division of the family estate of December 31, 1403 (2)..." Mary H; Slawon Secretary Schenck Family History Assoc. 22845 Northeast 8th St. #125 Redmond, Wa. 98053 - Donald Schenck work etc in computer digitally persereved historical socities, museums, ancestral file, online access." Mary H; Slawon Secretary Schenck Family History Assoc. 22845 Northeast 8th St. #125 Redmond, Wa. 98053 - Donald Schenck work etc in computer digitally persereved historical socities, museums, ancestral file, online access.

2. Edward Coolbaugh Hoagland, Twigs From Family Trees or 162 Early American and Foriegn Lineages, pg. 106-7. "

an early Schenck line in Europe is

Hermanus Schenck Baron van Toutenburg had:

Willem Schenck who perished at the first tournament held in Germany at Madgeburg in 93 had:

Hermanus Schenck who had:

Willem Schenck who was in the seventh tournament at Hall, in Saxony in 1042 held by the Emperor Henricus II had:

Reynier Schenck Baron van Toutenburg, was in the tournament at Gottingen. He m. Aleyda __ ' had three children:

1- Theodorus who became the next Baron van Toutenburg from whom there was a successionn of barons down to the twentieth generation when the ancient family became entirely extinct in Holland; 2 - Albertus and 3 - Christianus Christianus Schenck second son of Reynier was the first of the house of schenck van Nydeck, 1234. In 1225-7, 1232, 1234, 1237 and 1246 it is found that he held the office of o'cup bearer to the Count de Gulick, when he was known as Christianus Pincerna de Niceke, and in 1234 Count William de Gulick confirmed him in office and formally invested him with its duties.

He was held in great consideration. he had: Wilhelmus Schenck who had:

1 - Ludolphus Melius, 2 - Arnold, 3 - Christain, and 4 - Hermanus. After these persons are recorded the line of descent is uncertain, unrecorded or lost for one or perhaps two generations until the year 1346 when records of the same family are again found to exist and continue unbroken down to the present time."

3. Benjamin Robinson Schenck, M. D; compiled from notes & records of Adrain Adelbert Schenck, Ancestors and Descendants OF Rulef Schenck, A Genealogy of the Onondaga co., NY, Branch of the Schenck Family , Detroit, Michigan. 1911 , pg. 23-25; 55-56. "

...Wilhelmus had seven children, four of whom were living as late as 1301.

There are then no records of the family until 1346 when Heinrich Schenck van Nydeck (lA) is mentioned.

He was a grandson of Wilhelmus, but there is no infor mation as to which of the latter's sons was Heinrich's father. In the year 1359, the lords, knights and yeomen of the counties of Geldern and Clevc concluded a treaty, in which Heinrich was assessed "four men and horses, completely equipped and armed."

On January 13, 1379, he offered to the Duke of Cleve, the privileges of his castle of Afferden, He sold, July 12, 1389, to Elbricht van Eyll, son of Evert, the court of Munster, afterwards called Munster Mannshof, situated in the county of Geldern. Heinrich Schenck van Nydeck was Lord of Afferden, a small village in the province of Geldern, and was also Feoffer of Wachtendonk.

He married Aleid van Rayde who inherited the castle of Walbeck, thus bringing that estate into the Schenck family. One-half of all the revenues of Walbeck were transferred, in 1381, to the Duke of Geldern, Wilhelm van Julich, in return for which the Duke was to protect and defend the village and parish as if his own. Heinrich had two sons, Wynand and Heinrich (3A), and one daughter, Lisbeth. The latter became a nun at Gravendael, She provided annually for the Convent of Gaesdonk, "thirty- three pairs of shoes, upon the condition that they be given every year on St. Martin's, by the prior and the convent, to the poor, namely: eleven pairs to poor males, eleven pairs to poor females, and eleven pairs to poor boys and girls to age of fifteen years." For this she gave to the convent for a number of years, seventy golden guilders

There is no record as to the date of Heinrich's death, but we know that the family estates were divided December 31, 1403.

The elder son, Wynand, received Afferden, while the younger son, Heinrich, was given some revenues, the court Ten Broke in Kampen and an estate at Ottersum. Walbeck and other property not mentioned in the division, the parents designated should go, after their death, to the sons. Wynand, however, renounced his equity and gave to Heinrich his share "of the house Walbeck with its outhouses, orchards and gardens, just as it stands and is situated within its ditches and limits." Wynand purchased Blyenbeck in 1405. He married Aleid van Bellinghoven and they had one son, who died young.

The titles and estates, therefore, went to the younger brother Heinrich (3A) who thus became Lord of Afferden, Walbeck and Blyenbeck, Feoffer of Wachtendonk and Bailiff of Geldern.

There is a record of his marriage and of his death, which occurred December 8, 1452. He and his wife, were, as especial benefactors of the convent of Gaesdonk, declared entitled to all the good offices on the part of the convent and promise was given them that holy mass was to be read daily for all time and eternity, for the benefit of their souls.

On the death of Heinrich, in 1452, the estates went to the eldest of Heinrich 's three children, Diederich (5A), who became possessed of very considerable property in addition to his inheritance. ...

In 1346, the head of the family was:

lA. Hcinrich Schenck van Nydeck, I., Knight, Lord of AfFerden and Walbeck and Feoffer of Wachtendonk.

He married Aleid van Rayde, heiress of Walbeck.

They had three children:

2A. I. Wynand, married Aleid van Bellinghoven, heiress of Walbrick. They had one son who died young, and the title and estates on Wyn- and's death, went to his brother, Hcinrich (3A). 3A. II. Heinrich, see below. 4A, III. Lisbeth, a nun at Graevendael. Lisbeth died September 29, 1443." About Henrich Schenck von Nydeggen Bleijenbeek is a small hamlet in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is located in the municipality of Bergen, about 2 km east of Afferden. {This is on the Meuse River, south of the Waal} The main building in the hamlet is the ruin of Castle Bleijenbeek. The castle has lain in ruins since the bombardment by the British RAF on 21 and 22 February 1945.

Rootsweb info ; genealogy.rootsweb... ; MEMORIAL CYCLOPEDIA OF NEW JERSEY UNDER THE EDITORIAL SUPERVISION OF MARY DEPUE OGDEN VOLUME III, 1917, MEMORIAL HISTORY COMPANY NEWARK, NEW JERSEY

(II) Heinrich (2) Schenck van Nydeck. junior son of Heinrich (1) and Aleid Schenck van Nydeck, received the Court of Ten Broke, in Kampen, and an estate at Ottersum, beside some revenues, and became co-heir, with his brother, to some other properties. The brother gave him his share of Walbeck, and having no heirs, the entire estate and title fell ultimately to the junior son, Heinrich, who was bailiff of Geldern, and died December 8, 1452.

He married Alheid van Goen van Kaldenbrock, daughter of Allerd van Kaldenbrock and Anna Montfoort, his wife. They had three children: Diedrick, Johann and Alheit.RECORD: 1. Henrick Ferber translated to English Drs. Marijke T. Neugerer, History of the family of Schenck von nydeggen 1225-1860 in particular of the Warlord Martin Schenk von Nydeggen (Reprint, 1987 Gateway Press Inc., Orginally 1860, Cologne & Neuss), Pg. 19-20

. "....Henrich was compensated with some monetary revenues and the manor ten Broke in Kempenland...

Wynand transferred his share in "Walbeck House with its outlying buildings, orchards and cabbage gardens, as it stands with its moats an broders: promptly to his brother Heinrich...his (wynand) property went to his brother Heinrich who thus became Lord of Afferden, Blyenbeck and Walbeck. ..

.His tombstone lay in the outer corridor of the church at the Covent of Grevendael (Neukloster) and had the following inscription: "Lord Henrich Schynk van Nydeggen, Knight, Lord of Walbeck, passed away in the year of Our Lord 1452 on December 8, may God have mercy on him...on the feastday of Sr. Andrew the Apostle"

He was survived by two sons and a daughter:

1) Diedrich; 2) Johann, and 3) Alheit, spouse of Englbert von Brempt, Drost of Straelen." 2. Benjamin Robinson Schenck, M. D; compiled from notes & records of Adrain Adelbert Schenck, Ancestors and Descendants of Rulef Schenck, A Genealogy of the Onondaga co., NY, Branch of the Schenck Family , Detroit, Michigan. 1911 , pg. 25; 56. "On the death of Heinrich, in 1452, the estates went to the eldest of Heinrich 's three children, Diederich (5A), who became possessed of very considerable property in addition to his inheritance. 3A. Heinrich Schenck van Nydeck, II., son of Heinrich (lA) and Aleid van Rayde, Knight, Lord of Afferden, Walbeck and Blyenbeck (the latter purchased by Wynand in 1405), Feoffer of Wachtendonk, married Alheid van Goen van Kaldenbrock, daughter of Auard, Lord van Kaldenbrock and Anna Monfoort. Heinrich died December 8, 1452.

They had three children: 5A. I. Diederich. See below. 6A. II. Johann, Lord of Walbeck, Mayor of Kflddlelaer, 1491, married Inugard van Schonau. His son, Arnold, married Isabella van Oest, heiress of Hillenrath, and thus became the head of that branch of the family. Johann died May 24, 1491. 7A, III. Albeit, married Engelbert van Brempt, Mayor of Straden."

About Admiral Lambert Barent Hendrickszoon

3) Lambert Hendricksz, called in Motley's History of the United Netherlands "mooy (pretty) Lambert," md. a woman of Spanish extraction, the dau. of Manuel y Nadal an officer in the army of the Duke of Alva, yet a friend of the Dutch patriots. Of their 3 daus. no complete record can be found, but one son Daniel lived at Scrool in Holland and was the father of that Gerrit who came to America in the ship St. Jean Baptiste and landed at New Amsterdam in May 1661.

--Frank Rosebrook Symmes. History of the Old Tennent Church. (page 40 of 42)

Cornelius Lambert Hendricksz and names of 5 more children Cornelius Hendricksz From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cornelius Hendricksz was a Dutch mariner and explorer, who charted the North American coastline near present-day New Jersey.

Early life Cornelius Hendricksz was born around 1572, the son of Lambert Barent Hendricksz, an admiral in the Dutch Navy. Nicknamed "Pretty Lambert", the admiral was a friend and associate of Admiral Jacob van Heemskerk, and commanded De Tijger in the April 1607 Battle of Gibraltar.

The Onrust

In November 1613 Dutch fur trader Adrian Block was preparing to return to Holland with a cargo of furs when his ship, the Tyger, caught fire and was destroyed while moored in the North River near the tip of Manhattan Island. Over the winter, Block and his crew built the Onrust (Restless), which he used to explore the East River and Long Island Sound. The Onrust was 44.5 feet long with a capacity of 16 tons. Later that year, Block rendezvoused with Hendrick Christiaensen off Cape Cod. Before boarding the Fortuyn to return to the Netherlands, Block turned the Onrust over to Hendrickson. In 1614, Hendrickson navigated the Onrust, through Barnegat Inlet to the Toms River, which he charted, along with Barnegat Bay, and Great Bay to the south.

In mid to late 1615 Hendricksz sailed into Godins Bay (Delaware Bay) and up the Zuyd Rivier (South River) to the Schuylkill River , searching for a site to establish a trading post for the Dutch West India Company. Hendricksz's voyage was made aboard the IJseren Vercken (Iron Hog), a vessel built in America. During the winter of 1614-15, some Dutch sailors remained at Fort Nassau to engage in the fur trade. Interested in the benefit of Dutch firearms, the Mohawk persuaded three to accompany them on a raid against the Susquehannocks. That spring the sailors were captured by the Susquehannocks who brought them south. In the course of his explorations Hendrickson he met a band of Susquehannock (Minquas) and ransomed the three for kettles, beads, and trade goods. In 1616 in Amsterdam he filed the first definitive map of the New Jersey coastline. He died in 1650 in Utrecht, Netherlands. References "History of the United Netherlands: From the Death of William the Silent to ... - John Lothrop Motley - Google Books" . Books.google.com. Retrieved 2015-06-11. Van Dusen, Albert "Connecticut" Random House, 1961, p. 19 "Ocean County Timeline | Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission" . Co.ocean.nj.us. Retrieved 2015-06-11. "Ocean County Government Directory" . Co.ocean.nj.us. Retrieved 2015-06-11. "Scheyichbi and the Strand: Or, Early Days Along the Delaware ; with an ... - Edward Smith Wheeler - Google Books" . Books.google.com. Retrieved 2015-06-11. Parmenter, Jon W., "Separate Vessels", The Worlds of the Seventeenth-Century Hudson Valley, (Jaap Jacobs, L. H. Roper, eds.) SUNY Press, 2014, ISBN 9781438450971 p. 111 "Pennsylvania; a Guide to the Keystone State, - Best Books on, Federal Writers' Project - Google Books" . Books.google.com. Retrieved 2015-06-11.

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About Cornelius Hendricksz

7808. Cornelius Hendricksz born about 1572 in Utrecht, Holland. He became a navigator and was the first white man to set foot on the soil of Pennsylvania and West Jersey. He was the discoverer of the Raritan and Schuylkill rivers, and explored the Delaware to the falls at the present site of Trenton. During the latter part of 1614 he explored the coast of New Jersey in the yacht "Onrest," the first vessel built in New Amsterdam.

This vessel was first sailed by Captain Adraien Block. Full accounts of Capt. Hendricksonn's voyage can be found in O'Callaghan's & Brodhead's Histories as well as in the records of the NY Historical Society.

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