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Martinus Beekman¹

• Father*: Hendrick Beekman¹ b. 14 Sep 1585
• Mother*: Maria Baudartius¹

• Martinus Beekman was born on 20 August 1624.¹
• He married Maria De Bois on 3 August 1650.¹
• Martinus Beekman died on 26 January 1711 at The Hague, Netherlands.¹

Theophilus Beekman¹

• Father*: John Beekman¹
• Mother*: Elizabeth Elsworth¹

• Theophilus Beekman was baptized on 15 February 1749 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City; sponsors Jakob Bruwenton, Adriaantje Elsworth, h.v.v. Thomas Simor.¹
• He married Elizabeth Matthews.¹
• On 14 March 1775 Theophilus Beekman conveyed to Nicholas Brouwer Theophilus Beekman of the City of New York, Gentleman conveys to Nicholas Brower of Rumboldt Precinct in Dutchess County, 1000 acres being part of lot number 6 in the 13th allotment of the general partition of the patent of ___, being in the County of Albany. On 19 Apr 1797, in an effort to confirm the 1775 deed, and for the purpose of removing any doubt of the original deed, Theophilus Beekman, for the consideration of 10 shillings paid by Jeremiah Brower, one of the heirs and devisees of the said Nicholas Brower, in behalf of himself and other heirs and devisees, re-conveyed the same parcel of land.²

William Beekman¹

• Father*: Hendrick Beekman¹ b. 14 Sep 1585
• Mother*: Maria Baudartius¹

• William Beekman was born on 28 April 1623 at Hasselt, Oberhysaal.¹
• He married Catalina de Boog, daughter of Hendrick de Boog and (?) Slagboom, at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, on 5 September 1649 "Wilhelmus Beeckman, j.m. Van Zutphen, en Catalina de Boots, j.d. Van Amsterd."²
• William Beekman died on 21 September 1707.¹
• Surname is also spelled Beeckman.³
• He witnessed the baptism of Willem Adamsz Brouwer , son of Adam Brouwer and Magdalena Jacobs Verdon, on 5 March 1651 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Amsterdam, (sponsors Willem Beeckman, Johannes Marcus, Maria "int houte paert" ("the wooden horse," the name of a tavern), Lysbeth Criegers).³

Abel Beeman¹

• Father*: Ebenezer Beeman
• Mother*: Rachel Tracy

• Abel Beeman was born on 7 December 1746 at Kent, Litchfield Co., Connecticut.²
• Another source says Abel Beeman was born on 7 December 1748 Gwen Boyer Bjorkman, researching the town records of Kent, Connecticut, believes that the "8 in 1748 was carelessly made and has elsewhere been taken to be a 6, but with comparison to other 6s on the page makes it more likely to be an 8."³
• He married Mary Keeney, daughter of John Keeney, at Kent, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, on 8 November 1770 they were married by Daniel Lee J.P.^4,5,6
• Abel Beeman died in 1833 at Bristol Springs, Ontario Co., New York.
• Also known as Abel Beamont (1790 census).⁷
• Abel, Sr. moved his family from Warren, Connecticut to newly settled Ontario County, New York in the first decade of the 19th century.
• Abel Beeman appears on the tax list in the Kent records in 1768, "East Greenwich list, Abel Beeman...25£." On 19 Jul 1770 Abel purchased land from Ebenezer Beeman in Kent, "three Certain pieces or persells of Land Lying and being in the townshipe of Kent afores'd. that is to Say (viz) a part of ye 7th Lot in ye 2nd Division Beginning at ye Northwest Corner of s'd. 7th Lot thence Running 20 degrees South of East 13 Chains to the Southeast Corner of the Colledge Land thence South 20 degrees west 45 rod to a heape of Stons thence 20 degrees North of west to the west Line of the afores'd. 7th Lot thence to ye first mentioned Bounde Conatining fifteen acres and an half and Sixteen rods Including the highway (which is hereby Excepted) The 2nd piece is the 2nd part of the 19th pitch Beginning at ye Southwest Corner of the Colledge farm and from thence it runs North 20 degrees East in ye Line of s'd. farm 13 chains to a heape of Stons thence west 20 degrees North 4 Chaines to a heape of Stons thence South 44 degrees 45 minutes wst 14 chains & 40 Links to a heape of Stons in ye North Bounds Line of ye 7th Lot in ye 2nd Division thence to the Bounds began at Containing Nine acres & 16 rods: the 3rd part of ye 19th pitch Beginning at ye Northwest Corner of the 7th Lot in the Second Division from thence it runs west 20 degrees North 6 chanes to a heape of Stons from thence 30 degrees west of South 9 Chanes & 30 Links to a Chesnut Tree with Stons aboute thence East 20 degrees South 7 Chanes 62 Links to heape of Stons In the west Line in the 7th Lot afores'd. thence to ye Bounds Began at Containing 5 acres 2 Rods & 11 perches Besides 2 Rods & 11 perches for allowance for high way &c:" Signed: "this 19th Day of July AD 1770 Ebenezer Beeman" Witnesses: "Nehemiah Sturtevant Daniel Lee." Abel appears on th 1770 tax list in Kent, "32£ 10s 6d." On 12 Feb 1796, Abel Beeman of Warren, Connecticut bought land of Ebenezer Beeman in Warren. On 15 Jan 1800, Abel Beeman of Warren, Connecticut received land from the estate of John Kinney, ""Know ye, that we Caleb Rood & Dianthy Rood, in the County of Saratoga in the State of New York for the Consideration of Twelve Pounds Lawful Money received to our full Satisfaction of Abel Beeman of Warren in the County of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut do give, grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said Abel Beeman his heirs & assigns for ever all our Right and Title in & unto the Estate of our Father John Kinney late of Washington in the County of Litchfield State of Connecticut Deceased. being one Ninth part of all the Real and personal Estate of the sd. John Kinney Deceased. after deducting the debts & Cost of Settlement of sd. Estate, which Estate lies part in Sd. Washington & part in sd. Warren be the same more or Less. To have and to hold .... In Witness whereof, We have hereunto set our Hands and Seals the 15th Day of January Anno Domini, 1800 Caleb Rude & Dianthy Rude. Witnesses: Ebenezer Tanner & Benjamin Sackett Rec'd for Record Feby. 20, 1800. Recorded & Examined pr John Tallmadge Register." On 31 Mar 1800, heirs of John Keeney sold land, "Know ye that we Parke Beeman & Anna Beeman his wife, Abel Beeman & Mary his wife & John Keney, all of Warren & heirs of John Keney late of Washington, deceased & Ebenezer Smith of New Milford all in Litchfield County & state of Connecticut, for the consideration of three hundred and eight dollars and thirty three cents, received to our full satisfaction of David Whittlelsey of Washington in said Litchfield County, do give, grant bargain sell and confirm unto to said David Whittleslsey five ninth part of the real estate of the said John Keney Deceased lying in said Warren & Washington; being about sixty acres of Land in one piece lying in said Warren & Washington with a dwelling house & barn thereon butting west on Caverly Streng's land, north on highway and John Keney's land east on Saml Forb's & David Whittlelsey land & highway & South on Eri Kent & William Parker's land, being the whole of the said deceased home farm. And also five ninths part of ten acres of land lying in said Warren, a woodlot which the said Deceased bought of Abner Everitt by deed dated Decr. 5th 1796 butting south west and north on Amos Swan's land & E.[ast] on Joseph Parker's land with Abigail Barns in sd. house. To have and to hold ... free of all encumbrances except __ ___ barn and house, ... In witness whereof we have hereunto set our Hands and Seal the 31 day of March Anno Domini 1800. Parke Beeman, Anna Beeman, Abel Beeman, John Keney, Ebenr. Smith, Mary "X" Beeman Witnesses: Ebenezer Tanner, Lewis End___, and Josiah Finny." On 28 Jun 1800, Abel Beeman of Warren, again sold land from the estate of John Keeney to David Whittlesey. On 26 Aug 1801, Abel Beeman of Warren sold land to "my Son Gideon Beeman of sd. Warren." A record of 29 Apr 1806 in the Warren, Connecticut deed book reads, "Committee of Donations for the Ecclesiastical Society found in Warren $83.34 to Abel Beeman of said Warren for 9 1/2 acres which the said Beeman conveyed to us by his deed 16 June 1798. Signed: Salmon Sackett, Reuben Beach. Witnesses: Elias Taylor, John Tallmadge Recd: 29 April 1806." On 20 Mar 1805, Abel Beeman of Warren sold land in Warren to Seth Shove of Warren. On 29 Apr 1806, Abel Beeman of Warren sold land in Warren to Elias Taylor of Warren. On 8 Apr 1806, Abel Beeman of Warren sold land in Warren to David Wilcockson of Warren, then on 18 Apr 1806 Abel bought another parcel of land in Warren from David Wilcockson. In 1807, Abel Beeman appears in an Ontario Co., New York deed buying land from John Place. Abel Beeman appears in 1825 in a deed in Ontario Co., New York buying land from John Powers. The name of Abel Beeman appears in the 1798 assessment roll of Delhi (West Part), New York (Delaware County) for $5, 1 log house 16 x 12 in Whitesborough Patent. Book A of Deeds at the Delaware County Clerk's Office shows, "Abel Beaman, town of Delhi, Delaware County, NY, on December 1, 1798, purchased from Jacob Platner, town of Delhi, Delaware County, NY, land in the west end of lot 2, part of lott 40, in the Whitesborough Patent, 100 acres of mountain land. Recorded April 18, 1799. Pages 99-100."^8,9
• He appeared on the census of 1790 at Warren, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, recorded as Abel Beamont, with a household of 2 males over the age of 16, 3 males under 16, and 4 females.^10,7
• He appeared on the census of 1800 at Warren, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, recorded as Abel "Bemont" with a family of 1 male 16-25, 1 male over 45, 2 females 10-15, 1 female over 45. Recorded on the same page, and in close proximity, are Ebenezer "Bemont," Matthias "Beemont," and Rufus "Bemont."¹¹
• He appeared on the census of 1810 at Gorham, Ontario Co., New York, recorded as Abel Beman with a family of 1 male age 26-44, 1 male over 45, 1 female 16-25, 1 female over 45.¹²
• In 1820 Abel Beeman resided at Gorham, Ontario Co., New York; with a family of 2 males over 45 years of age and 1 female over 45 years of age. One person engaged in agriculture. Abel is recorded after his son Gideon Beeman.^13,14
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, with a family of 1 male age 50-60, and 1 male 80-90. Gideon, Reuben and Miriam Beeman are also recorded in Bristol in 1830.¹⁵
• Abel Beeman, a grandson of the Kent settler, Thomas Beeman, was of the generation of Beemans who first began to move west in search of new lands to settle. No doubt Abel's generation was pressured by an increasing population (due both to births and the influx of new arrivals) living in an area with relatively poor soil and limited resources. He moved, apparently late in life, and his descendants settled in the fertile, and spaceous, Genesee Valley of west-central New York State. Although many descendants of Abel Beeman moved further west, some can still be found in the areas around Ontario County, New York today.

Abel Beeman Jr.¹

• Father*: Abel Beeman b. 7 Dec 1746, d. 1833
• Mother*: Mary Keeney b. 1746, d. bt 1820 - 1830

• Abel Beeman Jr. was born on 17 April 1772 at Kent, Litchfield Co., Connecticut.^2,3
• He married Lucinda Palmer at Warren, Litchfield Co., Connecticut, in 1792.⁴
• Abel Beeman Jr. possibly died between 1820 and 1830 (found on the 1820 census, but not on subsequent census records). Gwen Boyer-Bjorkman (Descendants of Thomas Beeman) on her online database has an update in 1999 saying Abel died aft 1845 citing the record of Abel in the 1840 census in So. Bristol and a land transaction with Lucius Warner. She may, however, be confusing Abel, Jr. with his son Abel (III) Beeman.
• Abel, Jr. left Kent, Connecticut and brought this branch of the Beeman family to Ontario County, New York, when the region was first being settled, and his adult life in the Canandaigua area coincides with a period in time when few records were maintained. He apparently pre-deceased his father.
• The 1798 assessment rolls in the town of Delhi (West Part), Delaware Co., New York record an Abel Beeman as occupant and owner, valued at $5.00, 1 log house 16'x12' in Whitesborough Patent.⁵
• He appeared on the census of 1800 at Washington, Cayuga Co., New York, as Abel Beman, with a family of 2 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-44. He is enumerated between John Freeman and Ebenezer Furman.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 1810 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York, recorded as Abel Beman with a family of 2 males under 10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 26-44, 4 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44.⁷
• In 1820 Abel Beeman Jr. resided at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York; with a family of 1 male age 10-16, 2 males age 16-26, 1 female 16-26, 1 female over 45, 2 persons engaged in agriculture.^8,9

Henry Clay Beeman^1,2

• Father*: Reuben Beeman b. 29 Jul 1802, d. 29 May 1874
• Mother*: Orpha Crane b. 25 Dec 1800, d. 23 Feb 1876

• Henry Clay Beeman was born on 8 October 1847 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York, youngest child of Reuben and Orpha (Crane) Beeman.³
• He married Lucia C. Crane, daughter of George H. Crane and Sarah Martin, at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York, on 24 December 1874 by George Van Alstyn, Pastor, M.E. Church, witnessesd by Jonathan J. Monks and Ella Trickey. (Henry and Lucia were first cousins).^4,5,6,3
• Henry Clay Beeman died on 24 June 1927 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York.⁷
• He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (No. Pearl St.), Canandaigua, New York.⁸
• Born Henry Channing Beeman as his name is recorded in his father's family Bible. However, it appears that he went by the name of Henry Clay Beeman for all of his adult life, and it is the name by which his descendants have known him.³
• Henry Clay lived the majority of his life in Canandaigua, where he was a prominent citizen and served as the City of Canandaigua's first chief of police. Previously he had enlisted, at the age of fifteen, with the 15th NY Cavalry, and saw action in the Shenendoah Valley during the Civil War.
• He appeared on the census of 27 September 1850 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York, age 2.⁹
• He appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York, age 13, living with his parents.¹⁰
• He served during at the Civil War. Henry Clay, age 16, lied about is age and enlisted on 23 June 1863. The Annual Report of Adjutant-General of the State of New York for the Year 1895: Registers of the First Dragoons, Oneida Independent Co. Cavalry, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Provisional Cavalry in the War of the Rebellion (p.481) records the following: "Beeman, Henry C., age 18 years; enlisted June 23, 1863 at Canandaigua; mustered in as private Co. C, 15th NY Cavalry, August 1, 1863 to serve three years; transferred June 17, 1865 to Co. C 2nd Provisional Cavalry; mustered out with Cavalry August 9, 1865 at Louisville, KY."¹¹
• He appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York, age 22, living in the household of his parents, and called a "farm laborer."¹²
• In 1900 Henry Clay was living at 30 Main St., Canandaigua, Ontario, New York, occupation Chief of Police, with wife, Lucia and two children, Roscoe, age 22 and Grace, age 17. He owned the house, with a mortgage.¹³
• He appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York, age 62 (b. in NY as were his parents), Chief of Police; wife Lucia, age 62 (although years of marriage is stated as 53, and they have had three children, all living); daughter Grace, age 26, not employed; and grandson Sherman, age 6 (son of Roscoe). The street address is South Main St.¹⁴
• In 1920 he was at 27 North Gibson Street, Canandaigua, Ontario, New York. Age 73 years, widower. His grandaughter Helen K. (daughter of Roscoe) is living with him. Owns the house free and clear.¹⁵
• In 1963, Arch Merrill wrote a piece featured in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle titled, "First, Last Reunion of Custer Men Was Held in Canandaigua in 1907." The article profiled Henry Clay Beeman, and mentioned his grandson Sherman Beeman, then of Shortsville, New York. From that article: Henry Clay Beeman of Canandaigua enlisted in the Union Army on 23 Jun 1863 when he was just 15 years old, the youngest enlisted man serving from Ontario County. He was enlisted in Company C, 15th New York Cavalry, served for three years, part of that time under General George A. Custer in Sheridan's army, participating in all the notable engagements in the Shenandoah Valley. He was honorably discharged on 23 Aug 1865. Although he never got to know the General during his service, Henry did get to shake his hand in 1866 when Custer came to Canandaigua with the party that accompanied Andrew Johnson on his "swing around the circle" campaign trip. In 1907 Henry, then Canandaigua's Chief of Police conceived the idea of holding a reunion of Custer's men in Canandaigua, of which 300 Civil War veterans and men of Custer's later commands attended. Custer's widow, the former Elizabeth Bacon also attended the event. It is said that Henry Clay insisted that all his five grandsons be named after Civil War generals.^16,17
• Henry Clay Beeman received his education at the Canandaigua Academy. For many years of his life he took a personal interest in farming, and for a few years was engaged in the brokerage business. He began a career as a detective in 1872, when he filled the office of deputy sheriff and a few months later went to New York City where he was employed by the Pinkerton Agency until 1874. He returned to Canandaigua and for some years was engaged in special detective work, again becoming deputy sheriff from 1877 until 1884. He became manager of the Canandaigua Steam Boat Company in 1889, a position he held for six years. In 1896 he was appointed Chief of Police for the village of Canandaigua. He was politically affiliated with the Republican Party, was a member of the Canandaigua Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, the K.O.T.M., and the Herendeen Post, Grand Army of the Republic of Shortsville.¹⁸
• The obituary of Henry Clay Beeman: "CHIEF" BEEMAN DIES AT HIS HOME ON FRIDAY, AFTER A LONG ILLNESS, AGED 79 YEARS, "Henry Clay Beeman, a native of Canandaigua, and for twenty-seven years chief of its police force, died at his home in Bristol Street, Friday morning, in the eightieth year of his age. Mr. Beeman who retired from public service on January 1, 1923, had ben steadily losing strength for several years and at different periods had been a patient in the Memorial Hospital, but spent his last month in his home in the care of his daughter Miss Grace Beeman. Two sons, Roscoe C. Beeman of Rochester and Seth T. Beeman of Buffalo, also survive. The funeral service was held from the home on Sunday afternoon, with Rev. George E. Finlay officiating. The internment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. The bearers were six grandchildren of Mr. Beeman: Sherman Beeman of this city, Ellsworth and Miss Jessie Beeman of Buffalo, Winston, Warren and Miss Louise Beeman of Rochester. A detail of police formed the escort to the procession, and a detail from the American Legion fired volleys over the grave and blew taps at the finish of the service. Mr. Beeman had been a resident of Canandaigua all his life, having been born here on October 8, 1847. While he was yet a baby his parents moved to a farm on the east lake road. He attended Distric School No. 10 on the Geneva Turnpike until 1862 when he was 15 years of age. On June 23 of that year, young Henry determined to have a part in quelling the Rebellion, came into Canandaigua and applied for enlistment in the Union army then being enlisted. Questioned as to his age, Henry said he was 21. He was accepted and enrolled in Company C, 15th New York Cavalry, and went at once to Syracuse. From there he was sent to Staten Island, thence to Washington and finally to camp on the Potomac River. Almost at once his company was sent into active service, which continued until August 23, 1865, when he was mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky. Out of his many experiences in the war, which included service in the Luray, London and Shenandohah valleys and the Appomattox campaign, Mr. Beeman's most vivid recollection was of his service under General Custer in his western campaigns. He recalled that he saw General Custer nearly every day for almost a year. Returning to Canandaigua in the fall of 1865, Mr. Beeman found employment as a driver of the Canandaigua-Rushville stage. After a year of this work he got a job in the blacksmith shop of Henry Van Tyne in Bemis Street. He continued at this for two years when he was seized with the "wanderlust" and spent the next year tramping about the country, working in one place until he had earned sufficient funds to carry him to another. On his return to Canandaigua in 1869 Mr. Beeman was appointed by I.B. Smith, John C. Draper and Henry Pierce, then acting as merchant's protective committee, as village night watchman. After a year of this he went to New York to take a position with the Pinkerton Detective Agency, being sent out from New York to investigate many crimes. One trip of this kind carried him to the Black Hills in North Dakota on the trail of some Cornell University students who had run away. Mr. Beeman ws with the Pinkerton Agency for seven years. He returned to Canandaigua in 1877, having been appointed by Sheriff David Benham as turnkey at the jail. He held this position through the terms of Sheriff Benham, Sheriffs O.S. Bacon and Hiram Peck, a total of nine years. In 1886 Mr. Beeman located on his farm in Hopewell, leaving again in 1890 to become general manager for the Canandaigua Lake Navigation company. During his connection with this company, he served part of a term as village trustee from the Third Ward and as excise commissioner. In 1896 Mr. Beeman was appointed chief of the Canandaigua village police department by Rolland Beecher, O.S. Bacon and Frank McNulty, then serving as police commissioners. He continued in this capacity until 1913 when Canandaigua was elevated to a city, when he was appointed chief of the city police. He was granted a leave of absence January 1, 1923, on half-pay and retired on a pension."¹⁹
• Beeman Street in Canandaigua, New York is named in honor of Henry Clay Beeman.
• The Beeman Family Bible, originally in the possession of Henry Clay Beeman is in 2006, in the possession of Richard Warren Beeman of North Chili, New York.⁷

Reuben Beeman¹

• Father*: Abel Beeman Jr. b. 17 Apr 1772, d. bt 1820 - 1830
• Mother*: Lucinda Palmer b. bt 1770 - 1775, d. bt 1830 - 1840

• Reuben Beeman was born on 29 July 1802 at possibly Cayuga Co., New York.^2,3
• He married Orpha Crane, daughter of Elam Crane and Grace Clark, circa 1823.³
• Reuben Beeman died on 29 May 1874 at Canandaguia, Ontario Co., New York.^4,3
• He was buried on 31 May 1874 at West Ave. Cemetery, Canandaigua, New York.^4,3
• Reuben came to Ontario Co., New York with his parents as a child. In 1826 he built a log cabin in South Bristol (just south of the Canandaigua line) which still stands today (2006).
• Reuben's father moved to the area of Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York early in the 1800s, and he appears in the Federal Census there on 1810 and 1820. He was a farmer throughout his active years in the town of Canandaigua, on the east shore of the lake.⁵
• On 9 Dec 1825, Asa Goff and Nancy Goff, his wife, of Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, sold to Reuben Beeman of Bristol, for $400, a "certain tract of land situated in the said Bristol township and is bounded as follows viz beginning at the northeast corner of lot nine and running south fifty six rods and twenty links thence west one hundred and sixty two rods to a stake and stones thence north thirty rods or thereabouts to a stake and stones thence west to the center of the highway leading by said Asa Goff's house thence north in the centre of said highway to the Canandaigua line thence east on said townline to the place of beginning to contain sixty three acres of land be the same more or less..." Reuben would in turn sell this tract to his father-in-law, Elam Crane in 1830, for $400.⁶
• He appeared on the census of 1830 at Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, as Reuben Beman, with a family of 3 males under 5, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 5-10, 2 females 20-30, and 1 female 60-70.⁷
• On 1 Nov 1830, Reuben Beeman of Bristol sold to Elam Crane of Canandaigua land, then in Bristol (now in South Bristol) on which stands a log cabin believed to have been built ca. 1826, probably by Reuben Beeman, that has been handed down through descendants of Elam Crane (Crane-Johnson-Dutcher) and still stands on the spot in 2006. The deed from Reuben to Elam reads as follows: "This indenture made the twentieth day of November in the year of my Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty between Reuben Beeman of the town of Bristol County of Ontario and State of New York and Orpha his wife of the first part and Elam Crane of the same place of the second part witnesseth, that the said partied of the first part had for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars, to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the right whereofis hereby compelled and acknowledged have granted bargained sold remitted released and forever quit claimed, and by there presents do grant bargain sell remitt release and forever quit claimed unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever all that contain tract on parcel of land situate in the town of Bristol in township number eight in the third range of townships in the county of Ontario being part of lots number eight and nine north of the centerline and bounded as following beginning at the northeast corner of lot number nine, hence south fifty-six rods and twenty links, thence west one hundred and sixty-two rods to a stake and stones, thence north about thirty rod to a stake and stones, thence west to the centre of the highway leading by Asa Goffs house, thence north in the centre of the highway to the Canandaigua line, thence east on the town line to the place of beginning containing sixty-three acres of land, be the same more or less bounded on the north by the town line, east by lands of Ambrose Phelps deceased, south by land of Franklin Crooker and Asa Goff and east by the highway together with all and singular the heredetaments and apputenances there unto belonging or in any ? appertaining and the reversion and reversions send under and remaindered rents issued and profits there of and all the estate right alle? interest claim and demand whatsoever of the said parties of the first part either in law or equity of in and to the above bargained premises with the said hereitaments and apputenances to have and to hold the said premises above described to the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns to the sole and only broker ase benefit and behoof of the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever."
  In witness whereof the parties of the first part have hereunto it, their hands and seals the day and your first above written
  Sign sealed and delivered Reuben Beeman (signature)
  In the presence of
  Henry Chapin (signature).⁸
• He appeared on the census of 1840 at South Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, as Reuben Beeman with a family of 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 2 females under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40 and 1 female 40-50.⁹
• He appeared on the census of 27 September 1850 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York, Reuben, age 48, a farmer; wife Orpha, age 49; children Elizabeth (20), Seth (19), Sarah (17), Elam (14), Eunice (13), Ann (10), Albert (4), Henry (2).¹⁰
• He appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York, age 58, a farmer, his real estate is valued at $2000 and personal estate at $600. In the household are his wife, Orpha (59), son Rejoice (33), daughter Eunice (23), daughter Ann (20), son Albert (14), son Henry (13), and Elam Beeman (22) a school teacher.¹¹
• Reuben is listed in the 1867/68 Ontario County Directory as a farmer with 80 acres in Canandaigua.¹²
• He appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York, Reuben is age 69, a farmer, with real estate valued at $6500 and a personal estate of $700. With him are his wife Orpha, age 69, and Jane (37), Eunice (36), Henry (22), Mary (14), John (7), all with the surname Beeman.^13,14

Roscoe Conklin Beeman¹

• Father*: Henry Clay Beeman b. 8 Oct 1847, d. 24 Jun 1927
• Mother*: Lucia C. Crane b. 17 Mar 1848, d. 21 Jun 1917

• Roscoe Conklin Beeman was born on 8 August 1877 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York, (family Bible entry).^2,3
• He married Nellie Kerl Smith, daughter of Edward Kerl Smith and Lucia Anna Babbitt, at Canadaigua, Ontario Co., New York, on 15 August 1900.^4,5
• Roscoe Conklin Beeman died on 20 August 1952 at Monroe Co., New York.⁵
• He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (No. Pearl St.), Canandaigua, New York.^6,7
• Roscoe and his family lived in Canandaigua, New York including a number of years at the "Island Farm", in Warsaw, New York for a few years during the 1920s, and then in Rochester, New York. Early in his adult life Roscoe Beeman worked for the railroad and lost an arm in an accident. That, however, did not stop him from saving a man from drowning in Canandaigua Lake.⁸
• In January 1900 In 1900 Roscoe was living at 30 Main St., Canandaigua, Ontario, New York. Age 22, living with his parents and sister, Grace, employed as a "Day Laborer."⁹
• He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York, age 32, employed at "general labor," wife Nellie K., age 32, they have been married for 9 years and have had five children, all living; daughter Helen K. (8), son Howard (4), son Ellsworth (2), daughter Anna (1), and son Winston (4 months). The family lives on Lake Road.¹⁰
• Roscoe Beeman is listed in the 1914 American Agriculturist Farm Directory for Canandaigua, New York with 19 acres, a farmer (truck & fruit), with seven children, and wife Nellie K.¹¹
• In 1920 he is living at 347 Lake Street, Canandaigua, Ontario, New York, age 42, the head of household which includes his wife Nellie, age 42 and eight children: Sherman 16, Howard 14, Ellsworth 12, Anna 10, Winston, A.Warren, Louise and Robert. Roscoe is a farmer.¹²
• During much of their time in Canandaigua, Roscoe and his family lived on what was known as "Island Farm," essentially a small island at the north tip of Canandaigua Lake which was created by the construction of a small canal during the 1800s. Most of Roscoe and Nellie's children were born at this location. Shortly before the birth of their youngest daughter, Eunice, and after a falling out with his father, Roscoe and Nellie moved the family to Warsaw in Wyoming Co., New York, where Roscoe continued a pursuit of farming. The family remained there, for just a few years, until their barn burned down. Some of the children claimed their time in Warsaw was the happiest time of their lives. After the tragedy of losing the barn, Roscoe and Nellie moved the family to the outskirts of Rochester, New York.¹³
• In 1930 Roscoe Beeman is living at 84 California St., Greece, Monroe, New York. Rented at $38/month. Employed as a Staionary engenier for a Paste Company. The family is made up of wife Nellie K. and children Warren A., Louise, Robert and Eunice.¹⁴

Warren Alfred Beeman^1,2

• Father*: Roscoe Conklin Beeman b. 8 Aug 1877, d. 20 Aug 1952
• Mother*: Nellie Kerl Smith b. 25 Oct 1877, d. 1965

• Warren Alfred Beeman was born on 28 January 1911 at Canandaigua, Ontario Co., New York.³
• He married Ruth Catherine Brewer, daughter of Walter E. Brewer and Edna M. Hooper, at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, on 10 June 1933 (family Bible entry).³
• Warren Alfred Beeman and Ruth Catherine Brewer were divorced in 1958.
• Warren Alfred Beeman married second in August 1958 Clara Shoemaker.⁴
• Warren Alfred Beeman died on 12 March 1989 at North Chili, Monroe Co., New York.⁵
• He was buried at North Chili Rural Cemetery, Monroe Co., New York.
• Warren Alfred Beeman also went by the name of "Red".
• He was an electrician.⁶

John Beemer¹

• Father*: Philip Beemer¹ b. c 1739, d. 8 Dec 1811
• Mother*: Maria (?)¹ b. c 1747, d. 7 Oct 1811

• John Beemer was born circa 1762 at near Beemerville, Sussex Co., New Jersey.¹
• He married Hannah Lewis, daughter of Levi Lewis and Massey (?), at near Hackettstown, New Jersey, circa 1780.¹

Mary Beemer¹

• Father*: Philip Beemer¹ b. c 1739, d. 8 Dec 1811
• Mother*: Maria (?)¹ b. c 1747, d. 7 Oct 1811

• Mary Beemer was born on 25 June 1763 at New Jersey.¹
• She married Levi Lewis, son of Levi Lewis and Massey (?), at Sussex Co., New Jersey, on 13 February 1784.¹
• Mary Beemer died on 5 August 1850 at near Winona, Ontario, Canada.¹

Philip Beemer¹

• Philip Beemer was born circa 1739.
• He married Maria (?).¹
• Philip Beemer died on 8 December 1811 at Ontario, Canada; age 72 years.²

Althea Belden¹

• Father*: Joseph Franklin Belden¹ b. 1 Mar 1868, d. 24 Jun 1934
• Mother*: Leah Brewer¹ b. 9 Feb 1871, d. 27 Feb 1944

• Althea Belden was born in 1899.¹
• She married (?) Hiner.¹

Clarence Floyd Belden¹

• Father*: Joseph Franklin Belden¹ b. 1 Mar 1868, d. 24 Jun 1934
• Mother*: Leah Brewer¹ b. 9 Feb 1871, d. 27 Feb 1944

• Clarence Floyd Belden was born in 1896.¹

Clyde Baron Belden¹

• Father*: Joseph Franklin Belden¹ b. 1 Mar 1868, d. 24 Jun 1934
• Mother*: Leah Brewer¹ b. 9 Feb 1871, d. 27 Feb 1944

• Clyde Baron Belden was born in 1901.¹

Joseph Franklin Belden¹

• Father*: Orlando Belden¹
• Mother*: Melissa Angelo¹

• Joseph Franklin Belden was born on 1 March 1868 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.¹
• He married Leah Brewer, daughter of John Brewer and Delila Blair, at Belleville, Republic Co., Kansas, on 26 February 1893.¹
• Joseph Franklin Belden died on 24 June 1934 at near Jamestown, Cloud Co., Kansas.¹
• He was buried at Pioneer Valley Cemetery, Norway Twp, Republic Co., Kansas.¹
• Leah Brewer and Joseph Franklin Belden lived in Republic Co., Smith Co., Summit Twp., Cloud Co. and Simpson, all in Kansas.¹

Nina Belden¹

• Father*: Joseph Franklin Belden¹ b. 1 Mar 1868, d. 24 Jun 1934
• Mother*: Leah Brewer¹ b. 9 Feb 1871, d. 27 Feb 1944

• Nina Belden was born in 1893.¹
• She married (?) Mooney.¹

a son Bell

• Father*: George Henry Bell b. b 1740, d. bt 10 Oct 1804 - 30 Jun 1807
• Mother*: Katherine Herkimer b. b 1747

• A son Bell probably died before October 1804 when his father wrote his will. No son is mentioned although granddaughter Catherine Bell and grandson Hanyost Bell are to receive the majority of the estate.¹

Anne E. Bell¹

• Father*: Thomas W. Bell¹ b. Jul 1831, d. Dec 1910
• Mother*: Meriah Browere¹ b. 3 Jul 1837, d. 22 Nov 1866

• Anne E. Bell was born circa 1856 at Catskill, Greene Co., New York.¹
• She appeared on the census of 15 August 1860 at Catskill, Greene Co., New York, age 4.¹

Benjamin Bell¹

• Benjamin Bell was born before 1747.
• He married Jane Marsh, daughter of Richard Marsh and Hannah Brouwer, at First Presbyterian Church, New York City, on 15 November 1767 "Benjamin Bell, mariner to Jane Marsh."²

Benjamin Lott Bell¹

• Father*: Benjamin Bell¹ b. b 1747
• Mother*: Jane Marsh¹ b. b 1751

• Benjamin Lott Bell was born on 9 March 1769.¹
• He was baptized on 9 April 1769 at First Presbyterian Church, New York City.¹
• He died before November 1773.

Benjamin Lott Bell¹

• Father*: Benjamin Bell¹ b. b 1747
• Mother*: Jane Marsh¹ b. b 1751

• Benjamin Lott Bell was born on 18 November 1773.¹
• He was baptized on 21 November 1773 at First Presbyterian Church, New York City.¹

Catherine Bell¹

• Father*: a son Bell¹ d. b Oct 1804

• Catherine Bell was probably born before 1784.
• Catherine Bell was named in her grandfather George Henry Bell's will on 10 October 1804.

George Henry Bell¹

• George Henry Bell was born before 1740.
• He married Katherine Herkimer, daughter of Johan Jost Herkimer and Catherine Petrie, before 1762.¹
• George Henry Bell died between 10 October 1804 and 30 June 1807.
• Also known as Georg Henrich Bell.²
• He witnessed the baptism of Catharina Herkimer , daughter of Johan Joost Herkimer and Maria Van Alen, on 7 August 1765 at German Flatts Reformed Church (Fort Herkimer Reformed Church), (now Herkimer Co.), New York, (sponsors Georg Henrich Bell, Catharina [also recorded at Stone Arabia]).^3,4
• He was taken prisoner at Oriskany, 6 Aug 1777.¹
• His will was dated on 10 October 1804 George Henry Bell of German Flatts, Co. Herkimer, New York, esquire. To my granddaughter Catherine Bell, 50 acres in ?, being lot no. 8 of tract 13. To granddaughter Catherine Bell household furniture. If Catherine dies without issue to my grandson Hanyost Bell. Residue of estate to grandson Hanyost Bell to support and maintain my brother Richard Bell and my nephew Lawrence Bell during their lives. If said grandson Hanyost Bell should die without issue then his present widow remains in full possession of his share of the estate if she remains his widow, if not the whole be divided into four parts, namely to Nancy Waggoner, Mary Walrath, Catherine Bell, the widow of my grandson Hanyost Bell and my nephews George Rosencrantz and Henry Uhle. Signed George Henrick Bell. Witnessed by George Mosley, Jost Heygert, Joshua Vredenberg. Proved 30 June 1807.⁵
• Catherine Bell was named in his grandfather George Henry Bell's will on 10 October 1804.
• Hanyost Bell was named in his grandfather George Henry Bell's will on 10 October 1804.⁵

Hannah Brower Bell¹

• Father*: Benjamin Bell¹ b. b 1747
• Mother*: Jane Marsh¹ b. b 1751

• Hannah Brower Bell was born on 20 September 1771.¹
• She was baptized on 3 October 1771 at First Presbyterian Church, New York City.¹

Hanyost Bell¹

• Father*: a son Bell¹ d. b Oct 1804

• Hanyost Bell was probably born before 1784.
• Hanyost Bell was named in his grandfather George Henry Bell's will on 10 October 1804.¹

Maria Bell¹

• Father*: George Henry Bell¹ b. b 1740, d. bt 10 Oct 1804 - 30 Jun 1807
• Mother*: Katherine Herkimer¹ b. b 1747

• Maria Bell was born on 26 March 1762.¹
• She was baptized on 3 April 1762 at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, (now Montgomery Co.), New York; sponsors Elisabetha, Friderich Bells ledige, tochter und Georg Hercheimer.¹

Thomas W. Bell¹

• Father*: Andrew Bell¹
• Mother*: Eliza (?)¹

• Thomas W. Bell was born in July 1831.¹
• He married Meriah Browere, daughter of Alburtus De Orient Browere and Emeline E. Swaine, before 1856.¹
• Thomas W. Bell died in December 1910.¹
• He was buried at Catskill Village Cemetery, Greene Co., New York.¹
• He appeared on the census of 15 August 1860 at Catskill, Greene Co., New York, as Thos. W. Bell, age 29, a blacksmith, with wife Maria M., and daughter Anne E., all born in New York.²

Verta C. Bell¹

• Verta C. Bell was born on 22 March 1883 at Linneus, Aroostook Co., Maine.²
• She married Burpee Andrew Brewer, son of William Brewer and Letitia McIntyre, at Maine on 28 June 1903.¹
• Verta C. Bell died on 28 June 1976 at Linneus, Aroostook Co., Maine.²
• She was buried at Linneus Cemetery, Aroostook Co., Maine.²
• She appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Houlton, Aroostook Co., Maine, as Verta Brewer, age 27, born in Maine, as were both of her parents. Married for 5 years, with 3 children, all living.³
• She appeared on the census of 29 January 1920 at Houlton, Aroostook Co., Maine, as Verta Brewer, age 36, born in Maine. Both parents born in Maine.⁴

Gertraudt Bellinger¹

• Father*: Col. Peter Bellinger¹
• Mother*: Delia Herkimer¹ b. b 1745

• Gertraudt Bellinger was born on 27 July 1764.¹
• She was baptized on 17 August 1764 at German Flatts Reformed Church (Ft. Herkimer Reformed Church), (now Herkimer Co.), New York; sponsors Gertraudt und Rudolph Schuemacher, Eheluet [also recorded at Stone Arabia].^1,2
• She married Nicolas Casler.³
• Gertraudt Bellinger died in 1831.³

Helena Bellinger¹

• Father*: Col. Peter Bellinger¹
• Mother*: Delia Herkimer¹ b. b 1745

• Helena Bellinger was born on 18 September 1762.¹
• She was baptized on 27 October 1762 at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, (now Montgomery Co.), New York; sponsors Magdalena, Werner Deigherts Ehle haussfrau.¹

Johan Peter Bellinger¹

• Father*: Col. Peter Bellinger¹
• Mother*: Delia Herkimer¹ b. b 1745

• Johan Peter Bellinger was baptized on 29 May 1760 at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, (now Montgomery Co.), New York; sponsors Peter Bellinger wittiber Maria, Johann Jost Hercheim Ehle Haussfrau.¹

Johann Jost Bellinger¹

• Father*: Col. Peter Bellinger¹
• Mother*: Delia Herkimer¹ b. b 1745

• Johann Jost Bellinger was born on 26 February 1766.¹
• He was baptized on 5 May 1766 at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, (now Montgomery Co.), New York; sponsors Johann Jost Hercheimer und Maritje [also recorded in the German Flatts Reformed Church records].^1,2

Johannes Bellinger¹

• Father*: Col. Peter Bellinger¹
• Mother*: Delia Herkimer¹ b. b 1745

• Johannes Bellinger was born on 22 March 1768.¹
• He was baptized on 18 April 1768 at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, (now Montgomery Co.), New York; sponsors Johannes Weber und Christina.¹

Stophel Bellinger¹

• Father*: Col. Peter Bellinger¹
• Mother*: Delia Herkimer¹ b. b 1745

• Stophel Bellinger was born on 21 November 1770.¹
• He was baptized on 26 November 1770 at Reformed Dutch Church of Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, (now Montgomery Co.), New York; sponsors Johannes Billinger und Anna Eva Petri.¹

Abraham Bennet¹

• Father*: Cornelius Bennet¹ b. 24 Sep 1732, d. 27 Oct 1795
• Mother*: Maria Brouwer¹ b. s 1735

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Abraham Bennet was baptized on 10 December 1766 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City; sponsors de Vader, Sara Brouwer, j.d.¹

Aeltje Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacobus Bennet¹ b. c 1694
• Mother*: Elizabeth Abrahamse Brouwer¹ b. 19 Jun 1695

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Aeltje Bennet was baptized on 28 October 1722 at Dutch Reformed Church of Port Richmond, Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York; sponsors Philippe Cazier, Catharina Hooghland.²
• She married first Jan Merrill, son of John Merrill and Charity (?).¹
• Aeltje Bennet probably married Christopher Van Pelt on 2 December 1751 at New Jersey (date of lic.).³

Ann Bennet^1,2

• Father*: Jacob Detwede Bennet²
• Mother*: Elizabeth Voorhees²

• Ann Bennet was born on 4 November 1794 at New Jersey.^1,2
• She married Isaac Stoutenburgh Brower, son of Dr. Abraham Brouwer and Elizabeth Stoutenburgh, before 1840.¹
• Ann Bennet died on 15 December 1870.³
• She appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 at Springfield, Hamilton Co., Ohio, as Ann Brower, age 54.¹
• She appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 at Miami, Montgomery Co., Ohio, as Ann Brower, age 65, employed as a house servant.⁴
• She appeared on the census of 19 August 1870 at Deerfield, Lake Co., Illinois, as Ann Brower, age 76,born in New Jersey. She is living in the household of Tho. R. Willard (son-in-law) and his wife Susan (her daughter), and is described as "at home."⁵

Annatie Bennet¹

• Father*: Wynant Bennet b. c 1718, d. bt 14 May 1768 - 24 Aug 1768
• Mother*: Geertje Emans

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Annatie Bennet was born circa 1756 at Kings Co., New York.²
• She probably married Jury Brouwer before 1765.²
• Annatie Bennet died in August 1776; by drowning, the night she and her family fled Gowanus, Brooklyn as American soldiers burned the Brouwer mill.³

Ariantje Bennet¹

• Father*: Willem Willemse Bennet² b. c 1665, d. b 19 Apr 1724
• Mother*: Ariaentje Van de Water² b. 25 Feb 1663

• Ariantje Bennet was baptized on 30 May 1695 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, New York.²
• She married William Couwenhoven, son of Gerrit Janse Van Kouwenhoven and Aeltje (?).¹
• Also known as Adriaentje Bennet.²
• Ariantje Bennet was a member of at Dutch Church, Marlboro, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in 1731.²
• She witnessed the baptism of Isaac Bennet , son of Johannes Bennet and Agnietje Bennet, on 27 February 1732 at Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (sponsors William Couv(enhoven) and Adriaantie Bennet).³
• Ariantje Bennet and William Couwenhoven were living in 1751; when the will of her sister Geertruy was proved.²

Cornelia Bennet

• Father*: Jacobus Bennet b. c 1694
• Mother*: Elizabeth Abrahamse Brouwer b. 19 Jun 1695

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Cornelia Bennet was born by in 1724 presummed daughter.
• She witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Burger , daughter of Johannes Burger and Jannetje Abrahamse Brouwer, on 2 December 1739 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, (sponsors Abraham Leuw, Cornelia Reyn, j.d. Cornelia Bennet, j.d.).¹

Cornelius Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacobus Bennet² b. c 1694
• Mother*: Elizabeth Abrahamse Brouwer² b. 19 Jun 1695

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Cornelius Bennet was baptized on 24 September 1732 at Dutch Reformed Church of Port Richmond, Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York; sponsors Jan Rol, Jr., ___Merril.³
• He married Maria Brouwer, daughter of Jeury Abrahamsz Brouwer and Elizabeth Hilton, at Flatbush, Kings Co., New York, on 5 November 1757 (license dated 31 Oct 1757).^4,5,6
• Cornelius Bennet died on 27 October 1795.⁷
• He was buried on 28 October 1795 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City.⁷

Cornelius Bennet¹

• Father*: Cornelius Bennet¹ b. 24 Sep 1732, d. 27 Oct 1795
• Mother*: Maria Brouwer¹ b. s 1735

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Cornelius Bennet was baptized on 8 March 1769 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City; no sponsors.¹

Elisabet Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacobus Bennet¹ b. c 1694
• Mother*: Elizabeth Abrahamse Brouwer¹ b. 19 Jun 1695

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Elisabet Bennet was baptized on 21 May 1727 at Dutch Reformed Church of Port Richmond, Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York; sponsor Abraham Brouwer, Jr.¹
• Also known as Elizabeth Bennet.²

Elizabeth Bennet¹

• Father*: Johannes Bennet¹ b. c 1720, d. 11 Mar 1771
• Mother*: Elizabeth Van Pelt¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Elizabeth Bennet was baptized on 4 October 1743 at Reformed Dutch Church, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.¹
• She died before October 1750.

Elizabeth Bennet¹

• Father*: Johannes Bennet¹ b. c 1720, d. 11 Mar 1771
• Mother*: Elizabeth Van Pelt¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Elizabeth Bennet was baptized on 21 October 1750 at Reformed Dutch Church, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.¹

Elizabeth Bennet¹

• Father*: William Bennet¹ b. 26 May 1729
• Mother*: Lea Peterson¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Elizabeth Bennet was baptized on 27 May 1756 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City; sponsors Jacob Bennet and wife Elizabeth Brouwer.¹
• She was probably buried on 31 July 1757 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City.¹

Femmetje Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacob Adriaense Bennet¹ b. c 1674
• Mother*: Barbara Verdon¹ b. 18 Mar 1680, d. b 30 Apr 1740

• Femmetje Bennet was baptized on 18 September 1709 at Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings Co., New York; (no year stated but believed to be 1709 as it was followed by entires of 1709/10) sponsors Johannes Will. V. Wyk and Jannetje Ferdon.¹
• She married Pieter Stellingwerf before 1725.²
• No further record according to Totten (NYGBR 64), however, Leldey (NYGBR 94) places her as the wife of Pieter Stellingwerf.^2,1

Hannah Bennet¹

• Father*: Abraham Bennet²
• Mother*: Catharina Heyer¹

• Charts: Descendants of Jan Brouwer & Aegje Sprong

• Hannah Bennet was born on 16 August 1775.¹
• She married George Brouwer, son of Jury Brouwer and Annatie Bennet, before 1796 (they had children baptized 1796-1801 in New York and Brooklyn).^3,4
• Hannah Bennet is said to have married George Brewer, son of Dirck Brouwer and Annatie (?), (William A.D. Eardeley, who mentions George Brower's family Bible).⁵

Helena Bennet¹

• Father*: Johannes Bennet¹ b. c 1720, d. 11 Mar 1771
• Mother*: Elizabeth Van Pelt¹

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Five Generations Descendant Chart

• Helena Bennet was baptized on 21 June 1761 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City; sponsors Johannes Syn (Fyn or Fine) and Annatje Ekker, h.v.v. Jan Chav.¹
• She probably married Richard Garretson.²
• Helena Bennet died on 6 February 1839; "in her 80th year."²
• She was buried at Cedar Grove, Middlebush, Somerset Co., New Jersey.²
• Also known as Ellen Bennet.²