Notes |
- Baptized September 21, 1644. Witnesses, Domine Bogardus and Tryntje Jonas.
Will of Hans Kierstede, dated April 20, 1691, Liber 8: In the name of God, Amen. I Hans Kierstede, of the city of New York, Chirurgeon, being sick and weak. I appoint my well-beloved wife, Jannetie Kierstede, sole executor of this will, and I bequeath to her all houses, lands, and tenements, during her natural life, and after her decease, then to my five children, "Ariantie," Hans, Cornelius, Jacobus and Maria. Witnessed by Adolph Petrus de Groot, Jeremiah Tuthill, Andries Grevenaet. "Abstracts of Wills", Vol II, p 58, published by The New York Historical Society.
Second listing of will, Hans Kierstede, April 20, 1691. I, Hans Kierstede, of New York, Chirurgeon, being sick. I make my wife executor and leave to her all houses, lands and estate for life an then to my five children, "Annatie," Hans, Cornelius, Jacobus and Maria. Witnesses Jannetie Tothill, Daniel Butts, Andrew Grevenaet. Proved March 1, 1691. Ibid, p 404.
This will was duly proved, and the widow having died without having administered upon the estate, the older son, Hans Kierstede, is appointed administrator. (No date) Robert Hutner, Governor. Witnesses, Jacob Wolfertszen, Olof Stevenszen Van Cortlandt, Hester Jans, Jannetje Seth, Marritje Philips. Ibid p. 127.
Robert Hunter, Esq., Captain-General, and Governor in Chief of the Provinces of New York and New Jersey, and Vice Admiral of the same. To Hans Kierstede, eldest son of Hans Kierstede, late of this city, Chyrurgeon, deceased, Sendith Greeting. Whereas the said Hans Kierstede lately died leaving behind him a will and did appoint his wife Jannettie sole executrix, but the said Jannetie died without having administered upon the same. Letters of Administration are granted to the said Hans Kierstede, eldest son. August 31, 1710. Ibid, p 58-59.
|