Person Page - 39

Isaac Van Hoeck Bennet¹

• Father*: Jan Bennet² b. 19 Nov 1721, d. bt 21 Mar 1794 - 26 Oct 1794
• Mother*: Harmtje Van Hoeck² b. 20 Aug 1718, d. Oct 1797

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Isaac Van Hoeck Bennet was baptized on 26 April 1752 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Jamaica, Queens Co., Long Island, New York; witnesses: Eysack Van hock, Catlyna Van hock.²
• He married Sarah Van Voorhees, daughter of Cornelius Van Voorhees.¹
• Isaac Van Hoeck Bennet died on 6 March 1825.¹

• He was named in his father's will dated on 21 March 1794 made an executor.³

Isack Bennet¹

• Father*: Joris Bennet¹ b. 2 May 1747, d. Jan 1796
• Mother*: Catrina Bogert¹

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Isack Bennet was baptized on 24 May 1774 at Reformed Dutch Church of Wolver Hollow, Oyster Bay, Queens Co., Long Island, New York; sponsors Isack Boogert & wife Sara Rappelye.¹

Jacob Bennet¹

• Jacob Bennet was born before 1772.
• He married Jacoba Brouwer before 1794.²

Jacob Adriaense Bennet^1,2

• Father*: Arien Willemsen Bennet³ b. 1636 or 1637
• Mother*: Agnietje Jans Van Dyck³ b. 16 Jun 1644

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Verdon, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Adriaense Bennet was probably born circa 1675 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.²
• He married Barbara Verdon, daughter of Jacob Verdon and Femmetje Westervelt, before 1698.¹

• Jacob Adriaense Bennet appeared on the census in 1698 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, with a wife and no children.⁴
• He lived at Gowanus and on January 2, 1708 bought from his brother Abraham Adriaense Bennet the Schermerhorn farm.³
• He witnessed the baptism of Jan Thomson , son of Jan Schouten and Angenietje Bennet, on 8 May 1720 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Barbara Bennet).⁵
• Jacob Adriaense Bennet witnessed the baptism of Barbara Thomson , daughter of Jan Schouten and Angenietje Bennet, on 7 January 1722 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet Arie z, Barbara Bennet, s.h.v.).⁶
• Jacob Adriaense Bennet witnessed the baptism of Barbara Blom , daughter of Barent Blom and Femmetje Verdon, on 7 July 1723 at New Utrecht Reformed Dutch Church, New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Barbara s.v.).⁷
• Jacob Adriaense Bennet witnessed the baptism of Barbara Stellingwerf , daughter of Pieter Stellingwerf and Femmetje Bennet, on 15 September 1725 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Barbara Bennet, s.h.v.).⁸
• Jacob Adriaense Bennet witnessed the baptism of Angenietje Thomson , daughter of Jan Schouten and Angenietje Bennet, on 31 August 1726 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Maria Bennet).⁹
• Jacob Adriaense Bennet witnessed the baptism of Jacob Bennet , son of Jacob Bennet and Jannetje, on 20 December 1730 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsor Jacob Bennet, vader van Jacob).¹⁰
• Jacob Adriaense Bennet witnessed the baptism of Jacob Bennet , son of Willem Bennet and Annatje Holsaert, on 30 January 1732 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Jacob Bennet, Angenietje Bennet, his daughter).¹¹
• Jacob Adriaense Bennet appeared on the census in 1738 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.⁴
• On 30 April 1740 "my son Jacob Bennit" is named in the will of Jacob Fardon (Verdon) of Schraalenburgh, New Jersey.¹²

Jacob Bennet^1,2

• Father*: Jacob Adriaense Bennet³ b. c 1675
• Mother*: Barbara Verdon³ b. 18 Mar 1680, d. b 30 Apr 1740

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Verdon, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was born between 1700 and 1710 at Kings Co., Long Island, New York.
• He married Jannetje.³
• Jacob Bennet died between 17 June 1794 and 31 August 1795 ; (dates of will and proving).⁴

• Also known as Jacob Bennet Jr.⁵
• On 25 March 1739 Jacob Bennet conveyed to Peter Emans land in Middlesex Co., New Jersey. "Jacobus Bennit of the Town of Brackline (Brooklyn), Kings Co., New York, for £150, for a tract of land in Middlesex County, New Jersey on the Millstone River, beginning below the mouth of Rocky Brook by said River and then several courses to said River and to beginning, being 400 acres, which tract was conveyed to said Bennit by Harman Stoute of New York City, and Mary his wife." Witnesses: Edward Marriner, (other name unreadable). Acknowledged 25 Feb 1742, Jacob Bennet appeared before James Alexander, Majesty's Council.⁶
• He may be the Jacob Bennet, Jr., who with a Jacob Bennet, presumably his father, subscribed ten shillings toward the purchase of the Dr. Bernardus Freeman house in Flatbush, L. I. on October 8, 1742.⁷
• Jacob Bennet witnessed the will of Willem Bennet on 27 December 1755; proved 12 Sep 1759. Wilhelmus Bennit of Brookland in Kings County, farmer, being very sick. It is my will that my wife Antie and my two sons Jacob and Johannes shall stay in my house for 10 years to bring up my younger children, but they have the power to sell if they find it necessary. I leave my estate to my wife and children, Jacob, Johanes, Wilhelmus, Anthony, Rachel, Angenietie, Cornelis, Abraham and Margaretie, But my son Jacob must have £10 for his birth right. Witnesses: Jacob Bennet, Jacob Stellingwerth, Simon Boerum. (No executors were appointed).⁸
• Jacob Bennet appeared on the census in 1790 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, with a household of 1 male under 16, 1 male over 16, 3 females, and 17 slaves.⁹
• In 1794 Jacob Bennet resided at Gowanus, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.¹⁰
• His will was dated on 17 June 1794 proved 31 Aug 1795. Jacob Bennet of Gawanes, Brooklyn, "being in tolerable good health as can be expected for my years. Debts of nephew Jacob Statenwar, Jr., deceased, to be paid. To sister Antie Emans 50 pounds; as said sister is advanced in years she is to be cared for during her widowhood. To Elisabeth, wife of Denyse Denyse "an outset of so much money that Famitte, wife of Aaron Van Pelt has had of her deceased father (not named). To Catherine, wife of Johannes Cowenhoven enough money to make up her outset "what she had of her deceased father," (not named), and equal to Famite, wife of Aaron Van Pelt aforesaid and equal to said Elizabeth, wife of Denyse Denyse. "To nephew's son Peter Salenwarp" a negro boy. To "the children of Jacob Statenwarp, Jr., deceased, 50 pounds. To Magdalen, widow of my deceased nephew Jacob Statenwarp" 150 pounds and all things she brought with her when she married." To the "children of my deceased nephew" and to the children of my deceased nephew's son (not named), balance of estate, with gifts to them and to Peter Stalenwarp; to Famitie, wife of Aaron Van Pelt; to Catherine, wife of Johannes Cowenhoven; to Elizabeth, wife of Denyse Denyse; and to the children (not named) of Jacob Stalenwarp, Jr., deceased. Executors: friend Simon Cortelyou, Aaron Van Pelt and Johannes Cowenhoven. Witnesses: Tunis Bergen, yeoman, Garret Bergen, Tunis Bergen, Jr., of Gowanus.⁴
• On 1 May 1796 Simon Cortelyou, Aaron Van Pelt and Johannes Couwenhoven, all of Kings County, New York, executors of the last will and testament of Jacob Bennet, late of Gowanus in the Township of Brooklyn, deceased, convey to Anthony Bennet of the same township, a certain farm or plantation situate in the said township of Brooklyn, for the sum of thirty pounds. The property is described as starting at the north corner of the lot of Abraham Bennet, thence running due west two chains to a stake, thence south on the line of Simon Bergen by a new school house and then south eight degrees west three chains and seventeen links to the southwest corner of a lot conveyed to Abraham Bennet (also part of the said farm) thence along the line of Abraham Bennet's lot north seven degrees east three chains and forty links to the place of beginning, conatining one acre be the same more or less. Signed by Simon Cortelyou, Aurt Van Pelt, Johannes Cowenhoven. Witnesses: Jno. Cozine, Oliver L. Cozine, acknowledged 24 Sep 1796. Recorded 6 Nov 1796.¹¹

Jacob Willemse Bennet^1,2

• Father*: Willem Willemszen Bennet³ b. 1638 or 1639, d. bt Apr 1689 - 1698
• Mother*: Gertrude Van Mulheym³ b. bt 1630 - 1640

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Willemse Bennet was born circa 1667 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.³
• He married Neeltje Beekman, daughter of Marten Hendrickszen Beekman and Susanna Jans, at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 4 May 1692 (banns 9 Apr 1692).⁴

• Jacob Willemse Bennet took the Oath of Allegiance on 30 September 1687 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, as a native.⁵
• He witnessed the baptism of Abraham Ver Hulst , son of Jacobus Cornelisz Verhulst and Maria Willemse Bennet, on 20 April 1690 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem and Jacob Bennet, Maria Baddie, and Ariaentje Van der Water).⁶
• Jacob Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Isaac Ver Hulst , son of Jacobus Cornelisz Verhulst and Maria Willemse Bennet, on 20 April 1690 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Willem and Jacob Bennet, Maria Baddie, and Ariaentje Van der Water).⁶
• Jacob Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Susanna Beeckman , daughter of Marten Beekman and Neeltje Slingerland, on 25 November 1694 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Geesje Liewens).⁷
• Jacob Willemse Bennet was a member of at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 27 March 1696.⁸
• He witnessed the baptism of Helena Beekman , daughter of Marten Beekman and Neeltje Slingerland, on 11 April 1703 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Neeltje Beekman).⁹
• Jacob Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Sophia Van Gelder , daughter of Hendrick Evertszen Van Gelder and Femetje Wynants, on 26 March 1712 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet and Marretje Roseboom).¹⁰
• Jacob Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Eva Bussing , daughter of Harmen Bussing and Saartje Slover, on 4 September 1715 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet & Neeltje, s.h.v.).¹¹
• Jacob Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Jacob Bennet , son of William Bennet and Anna Praa, on 10 March 1717 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Neeltje, s.h.v.).¹²
• Jacob Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Jacob Bennet , son of Jacobus Bennet and Abiegail Kichim, on 5 June 1720 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors (J)acob Bennet, Neeltje Bennet, s.h.v.).¹³

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: William Bennet² b. 16 Apr 1693
• Mother*: Anna Praa² b. 14 Nov 1694, d. a 30 May 1750

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 10 March 1717 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York; sponsors Jacob Bennet, Neeltje, s.h.v.²
• He died before March 1723.

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: William Bennet² b. 16 Apr 1693
• Mother*: Anna Praa² b. 14 Nov 1694, d. a 30 May 1750

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 27 March 1723 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York; sponsors Jacob Bennet, Christina Provoost.²
• He married Elizabeth Conselje, daughter of Peter Conselyea, at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 28 June 1747.^3,4
• Jacob Bennet died in 1817 at Bushwick, Queens Co., Long Island, New York, ; or on Domine's Hook, "aged 94."¹

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Isaac Adriaense Bennet² b. c 1678, d. 1710/11
• Mother*: Magdalena Joosten² b. 2 Nov 1679

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 17 November 1706 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York; sponsors Cornelis Van Brunt, Trijntje, his wife.²
• He married Moicca Wyckoff, daughter of Simon Wyckoff and Geertje Van der Vliet, at Protestant Dutch Reformed Church, Acquackanonk (Passaic), Essex Co., New Jersey, on 18 August 1732.³
• Jacob Bennet died between 18 July 1767 and 8 August 1767 at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.

• He was made an executor of the will of Isaac Bennet on 10 September 1747 at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; proved 11 Dec 1747. Isaac Bennet of Northampton Twp., yeoman. Mentions wife, Elizabeth. Son Isaac and other young children. Executors: George Bennet, William Bennet, and Jacob Bennet. Witnesses: John Shaw, Lefert Leffertson, Barendt Van Hooren.⁴
• Jacob Bennet witnessed the baptism of Jacob Remsen , son of Philip Remsen and Leentie Bennet, on 26 October 1760 at Reformed Dutch Church, Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, (sponsors Jacob Bennet and Maejeke Wyckoff).⁵
• His will was dated on 18 July 1767 at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, probated 8 Aug 1767. Jacob Bennett of Northampton, yeoman. Names his wife, Moyke; sons Simon and Jacob who are appointed executors. Daughters: Helena Ranasey(?), Charity, Moyke and Agentie Bennett. Son Simon received the plantation on which I now live. Son Jacob receives the plantation on which he lives. Witnesses: Benjamin Swain, Daniel Hooper and William Bidgood.⁶

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Abraham Adriaense Bennet² b. 28 Mar 1680
• Mother*: Jannetje Folkers² b. 13 Nov 1681

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was born circa 1713 at New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey.³
• He married Dirrickje Hagewout, daughter of Egbert Hagewout and Rachel.⁴

• On 5 February 1741 Arthur Brown of Monmouth County, New Jersey, conveyed to Jacob Bennet of New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey, for the sum of fifty pounds, "all that small tract of land scituate lying and being in New Brunswick, being part of the plantation John Ireland now lives on beginning at north westerly corner of said plantation thence running along the line of said plantation north east six chains thence south thirty two degrees thirty minutes east fifty three chains one rod to a piece of land sold by John Ireland to Joseph Ellison..." Signed by Arthur Brown and Sarah Brown. Witnesses: Wm. Crawford, Elizabeth Crawford (mark). Recorded 22 July 1742 (East Jersey Deeds, F2:52-53).⁵
• With an eleven year gap between the baptisms of Jacob's two known children, it has to be believed that there were others that are yet accounted for. (Possibly sons named Abraham and Egbert, and a daughter named Rachel).

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: William Bennet² b. c 1721, d. bt 18 Nov 1803 - 14 Feb 1806
• Mother*: Hannah Wortman² b. s 1738

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet) (#1), Willem Adriaensen (Bennet) (#2)

• Jacob Bennet was born between 1776 and 1786.²
• He married Elizabeth Brouwer, daughter of Adolph Brouwer and Aeltje Hulst, at Trinity Church Parish, New York City, New York, on 17 October 1802.^3,2,4

• Surname is also spelled Bennett.⁴

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Johannes Bennet² b. c 1720, d. 11 Mar 1771
• Mother*: Elizabeth Van Pelt² b. c 1728

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 29 October 1758 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York; sponsors Jakob Bennet, Elizabet Brouwer, z.h.v.²

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Cornelius Bennet² b. 24 Sep 1732, d. 27 Oct 1795
• Mother*: Maria Brouwer² b. s 1735

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 11 July 1773 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York; (no sponsors recorded).²

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Jan Bennet² b. 29 Mar 1696
• Mother*: Antje² b. bt 1690 - 1700

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was born circa 1724.²

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacob Bennet² b. bt 1700 - 1710, d. bt 17 Jun 1794 - 31 Aug 1795
• Mother*: Jannetje b. bt 1700 - 1710

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Verdon, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 20 December 1730 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York; sponsor Jacob Bennet, vader van Jacob.²

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Willem Bennet² b. c 1700, d. bt 27 Dec 1755 - 12 Sep 1759
• Mother*: Annatje Holsaert² b. c 1705

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Verdon, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 30 January 1732 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York; witnesses Jacob Bennet, Angenietje Bennet, his daughter.³

• He was named in his father's will dated on 21 December 1755 left £10 for his birth right. Jacob and Johanes are to stay in their father's house for ten years and are to raise his younger children.⁴

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacob Bennet² b. 17 Nov 1706, d. bt 18 Jul 1767 - 8 Aug 1767
• Mother*: Moicca Wyckoff² b. bt 1707 - 1717

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 14 January 1739 at Reformed Dutch Church, Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; witnesses Willem Bennet and his wife Geertje Suydam.²
• He died before July 1750.

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Simon Bennet² b. 5 Apr 1741
• Mother*: Klaartje Sackett²

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 12 April 1767 at Reformed Dutch Church, Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; (twin).²
• He died before April 1768.

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Simon Bennet² b. 5 Apr 1741
• Mother*: Klaartje Sackett²

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 2 April 1768 at Reformed Dutch Church, Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; (twin).²

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacob Bennet² b. 17 Nov 1706, d. bt 18 Jul 1767 - 8 Aug 1767
• Mother*: Moicca Wyckoff² b. bt 1707 - 1717

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 29 July 1750 at Reformed Dutch Church, Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; (no sponsors recorded).²
• He married Anne Hogeland, daughter of Dirick Hoghlant and Maria Slot, at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, on 14 August 1768 (date of lic.).³

• Jacob Bennet was named in his father's will dated on 18 July 1767 named an executor; receives the plantation on which he (Jacob the son) now lives.⁴
• He was made an executor of the will of Elizabeth Hogeland on 15 February 1786; proved 27 March 1786. Elizabeth Hogeland of Wrightstown. Sister Catharine Vansant and brother-in-law Jacob Bennet, executors. Sister Anna Bennett. Witnesses: Thomas Warner, John Terry, Jr., Thomas Smith.⁵

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacob Bennet² b. 29 Jul 1750
• Mother*: Anne Hogeland² b. 20 Apr 1748

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 6 May 1770 at Reformed Dutch Church, Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; (no witnesses recorded).²

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacobus Bennet¹ b. 27 Feb 1698, d. b 15 Sep 1732
• Mother*: Abiegail Kichim¹

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 5 June 1720 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York; sponsors (J)acob Bennet, Neeltje Bennet, s.h.v.¹

Jacob Bennet^1,2

• Father*: Johannes Bennet¹ b. b 14 Sep 1702
• Mother*: Agnietje Bennet¹ b. c 1710

• Charts: Jan Brouwer of Flatlands Descendants Chart, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 29 December 1737 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; sponsors Cornelius Santvoort, Geertje De Hart.¹
• He married by license dated on 10 August 1764 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Effie Amack, daughter of Teunis Amack and Lena Lane.³
• Jacob Bennet died between 12 May 1810 and 24 April 1811 ; (dates of will and probate).

• Jacob Bennet is named in the will of his brother William Bennet dated 16 Sep 1790.⁴
• His will was dated on 12 May 1810 at Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, probated 24 Apr 1811. (Note: the will as abstracted in NJA First Series Vol. 41, Wills, Vol. 12, page 32, implies that son Daniel was a son of Jacob's first husband Joseph Davis. An full transcript of the complete will, made by Joe Pawlick and posted online at the USGenWeb Archives in 2006, clearly demonstrates that Daniel was a natural son of Jacob Bennet.^5,6
• Inventory of estate taken on 18 April 1811 (not totaled), made by John Morris, Samuel Hubbard. Includes a few names in accounts, one of Hendrick Bennet, cooper.⁷

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: John Bennet¹ b. c 1738, d. b 4 Aug 1792
• Mother*: Maria Post¹ b. 13 May 1739

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 18 March 1781 at Hillsborough (Millstone) Reformed Church, Hillsborough, Somerset Co., New Jersey.²

Jacob Bennet

• Jacob Bennet was born before 1754.
• He married second before 1772 Annatje Berdan, daughter of David Berdan and Christyntje Romaine.

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacob Bennet¹ b. 27 Mar 1723, d. 1817
• Mother*: Elizabeth Conselje¹

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet married Elizabeth Meserole.¹

• Jacob Bennet appeared on the census in 1800 at Bushwick, Kings Co., New York, with a household of 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 1 male over 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female over 45.¹

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Johannes Bennet¹ b. 11 Nov 1721
• Mother*: Geertie Wyckoff¹

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet died before 22 March 1752.¹

Jacob Bennet¹

• Father*: Johannes Bennet¹ b. 11 Nov 1721
• Mother*: Geertie Wyckoff¹

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacob Bennet was baptized on 22 March 1752 at Reformed Dutch Church, Six-Mile Run, Somerset Co., New Jersey.¹

• Also known as James Bennet.¹

Jacob Bennet

• Jacob Bennet was possibly born between 1695 and 1705.
• He married Catharine Woertman, daughter of Teunis Dircksen Woertman and Catrijna Sprong, before 29 October 1729.¹

• Jacob Bennet witnessed the baptism of Johannes Bennet , son of Johannes Bennet and Agnietje Bennet, on 5 June 1737 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (sponsors Jacobus Bennet and Cathrina Woert).²
• Jacob Bennet witnessed the baptism of Catharine Hooglandt , daughter of Cornelius Hoogland and Sarah Woertman, on 16 April 1738 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Jr., Catherine s.v).³

Jacobus Bennet¹

• Father*: Jan Willemse Bennet² b. 7 Jan 1663, d. bt 6 May 1743 - 8 Mar 1744
• Mother*: Aeltje Wynants² b. bt 1662 - 1672

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacobus Bennet was born circa 1694 at Gowanus, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.³
• He married Elizabeth Abrahamse Brouwer, daughter of Abraham Adamsz Brouwer and Cornelia Caljer, before 1720.⁴

• Also known as Jacob Bennet.^5,6
• Jacobus Bennet witnessed the baptism of Elizabeth Vredenburg , daughter of Abraham Vredenburg and Dorothy Caljer, on 1 January 1719 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Jan z: Marytje Brouwer).⁷
• Jacobus Bennet witnessed the baptism of Jurrie Leeuw , son of Hendrick Van Leeuwen and Marytje Abrahamse Brouwer, on 27 August 1721 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Jannetje Brouwers).⁸
• Jacobus Bennet witnessed the will of John Merrill on 25 July 1730; John Meril of Staten island, being very sick, I leave to my wife Charity, all my estate during her widowhood. After her death I give to my son John all my lands and tenements and 1/2 the mill and appurtenances. I leave to my four daughter, Susannah, Catharine, Anne, and Charlotte, £200 each to be paid by my son John in installments. I make my brother, Richard Meril and Aerte Simson, my brother-in-law, executors. Witnesses: Jan Ral, Jacob Bennit, Richard Meril. Proved before Walter Dougan, Esq., April 11, 1743.⁹
• Jacobus Bennet witnessed the baptism of Margrita Bennet , daughter of Willem Bennet and Sarah Sherman, on 20 August 1740 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Geertje Bennet, j.d.).¹⁰
• Jacobus Bennet was named in his father's will dated on 6 May 1743.¹¹
• He witnessed the will of Abraham Abrahamsz Brouwer on 29 September 1755; proved 26 Feb 1756. Abraham Brower of Gowanus in the township of Brookland, miller, being very sick in body. My executors are to dispose of all my lots in New York and to pay my debts, and if that is not sufficient my executors "must sell and dispose of so many of my negro men and negro wenches as they shall think fit." Leaves to his two sons, Abraham Brouwer and Jury Brouwer, the latter under age, his wife Sara, and his daughters Cornelia, Helena, Jannetie, Elisabeth, and Sara. Executors, his brother Jury Brower, Jury Blaw, and Abraham Brower, oldest son of brother Jury Brower. Wit: William Brouwer, Simon Boerum, and Jacob Bennet.¹²
• Jacobus Bennet witnessed the baptism of Elizabeth Bennet , daughter of William Bennet and Lea Peterson, on 27 May 1756 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jakob Bennet, Elizabet Brouwer, z.h.v.).¹³
• Jacobus Bennet witnessed the baptism of Jakob Bennet , son of William Bennet and Lea Peterson, on 20 July 1758 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jakob Bennet and Annetje Bennet, widow of Gerbrand Peters).¹⁴
• Jacobus Bennet witnessed the baptism of Jacob Bennet , son of Johannes Bennet and Elizabeth Van Pelt, on 29 October 1758 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jakob Bennet, Elizabet Brouwer, z.h.v.).¹⁵
• Ledley (NYGBR 95:24, Gen. of the Bennet Family) identifies Jacobus Bennet's wife, Elizabeth Brouwer, as Elizabeth daughter of Nicholas Brouwer and Jannetje Caljer. This is an error, as Nicholas Brouwer's daughter Elizabeth clearly married John Parcell, with the sponsors for some of their children being members of the Nicholas Brouwer-Jannetje Caljer family. It is apparent from the appearance of Abraham Brouwer, Jr. as a sponsor for this couple's daughter, Elizabeth in 1727, that Elizabeth, wife of Jacobus Bennet, is actually the daughter of Abraham Brouwer and Cornelia Caljer.

Jacobus Bennet¹

• Father*: Wynant Bennet² b. c 1718, d. bt 14 May 1768 - 24 Aug 1768
• Mother*: Geertje Emans²

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacobus Bennet was baptized on 7 May 1738 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.³
• He married Ann Van Dyck, daughter of John Van Dyck and Martha Griggs, at New York on 21 November 1770 (date of lic.).³
• Jacobus Bennet died before 17 May 1814.

• Also known as James Bennet.⁴
• He was named in his father's will dated on 14 May 1768 recieves half of his father's estate, and to pay the executors £800.²
• He appeared on the census in 1790 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., New York, (James Bennet) with a household of 1 male under 16, 1 male over 16, 5 females and 4 slaves.⁵
• In 1812 Jacobus Bennet resided at New Utrecht, Kings Co., New York.⁴
• His will was dated on 6 March 1812 probated 17 May 1814. Jacobus Bennet of New Utrecht. To daughters Martha and Maria $2000, each. To the children (not named) of daughter Caty a like sum, as follows: $833.33 to each of the three said legatees two years after the death of testator and $583.34 to each of the aforesaid legatees six years after death and balance ten years after death, said three legacies making in all $6000. Clock to daughter-in-law Lany (?). To son Winant balance of personal estate and lands in New Utrecht and lands in New Jersey. Executors: said son Winant and sons-in-law Peter Van Pelt, of Richmond; Peter Stellenwerff and David Measrol. Witnesses: Jacobus Cropsey of New Utrecht, yeoman; John Stillwell and James Groenendyke.
  Codicil dated 8 March 1814, gives to three grandchildren, children of daughter Gitty Stellenwerf, deceased, viz.: James, Helen and Angel Stellenwerf, each 50 pounds. To two children of son Winant J. Bennet, viz.: Anna and Maria, each 50 pounds. To daughter of son-in-law David Musheroe, viz.: Ann, 50 pounds. Further legacy to son Winant J. Bennet. Silver plate to daughters Martha Van Pelt and Maria Musheroe and children of daughter Gitty Stellenwerf, deceased, above named. Signed by mark of James Bennet. Wits.: Christopher Bennet of Brooklyn, grocer; Anna Bennet; Winant I. (J.) Bennet. Proof states name as "James Bennet is alias dicsus Jacobus Bennet."⁴
• Ann Bennet was named in his grandfather Jacobus Bennet's will on 6 March 1812.⁴
• James Stellingwerf was named in his grandfather Jacobus Bennet's will on 6 March 1812.⁴
• Helen Stellingwerf was named in his grandfather Jacobus Bennet's will on 6 March 1812.⁴
• Angeltje Stellingwerf was named in his grandfather Jacobus Bennet's will on 6 March 1812.⁴
• Ann Meserole was named in his grandfather Jacobus Bennet's will on 6 March 1812.⁴

Jacobus Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacob Willemse Bennet² b. c 1667
• Mother*: Neeltje Beekman² b. c 1667, d. b 1723

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacobus Bennet was baptized on 27 February 1698 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York; sponsors Willem Bennet, Aeltje Winants.³
• He married Abiegail Kichim before 1720.⁴
• Jacobus Bennet died before 15 September 1732 ; (bond of widow as administratrix for his estate).

• Also known as James Bennet.^5,6
• He witnessed the baptism of Jacob Bennet , son of William Bennet and Anna Praa, on 27 March 1723 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jacob Bennet, Christina Provoost).⁷
• Jacobus Bennet resided at New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey.⁵
• On 15 September 1732 Estate of James Bennet of New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., yeoman. Bond of Abigail Bennet, widow, as administratrix. William Davenport and Henry Berry, Junr. both of Perth Amboy, fellow bondsmen.⁵
• Inventory of estate taken on 9 September 1733 £77.9.6; made by four freeholders of New Jersey, chosen by widow Abigail Bennet, viz. Elia. Burger, Adriaen Bennet, Cornelius Bennet, Chrisstoffel Probasco.⁸
• On 19 August 1734 Bond of Jacobus and Jacob Bennet, dated May 3, 1730 for £1,000, held by Cornelius Vanderhoven, of Kings Co., New York, receipted in full. Witnesses to bond: John Bennet, Mare Manion; witness to recipt: Jan Vandervoort.⁸

Jacobus Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacobus Bennet¹ b. 27 Feb 1698, d. b 15 Sep 1732
• Mother*: Abiegail Kichim¹

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacobus Bennet was baptized on 16 June 1731 at Reformed Dutch Church, Harlingen, Somerset Co., New Jersey; (no sponsors recorded).¹
• He married by license dated on 22 June 1779 at Middlesex Co., New Jersey, Elizabeth Voorhees, daughter of Johannes Voorhees and Femmetje Van der Veer.²

• Also known as James Bennet.³
• He moved to New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey and was a prominent merchant. He is probably the James Bennet who served as Mayor from 1813 to 1821 when he died in office. The name of his first wife is not know.³

Jacobus Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacobus Bennet¹ b. 16 Jun 1731
• Mother*: Elizabeth Voorhees¹ b. 2 May 1762

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacobus Bennet was baptized on 21 May 1780 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey.¹
• He died before 2 November 1782.

Jacobus Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacobus Bennet¹ b. 16 Jun 1731
• Mother*: Elizabeth Voorhees¹ b. 2 May 1762

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacobus Bennet was baptized on 2 November 1782 at Reformed Dutch Church, New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey.¹

Jacobus Bennet¹

• Father*: Barnet Bennet¹ b. 16 Dec 1759, d. 15 Sep 1822
• Mother*: Charity Stryker¹ b. 14 Jul 1765, d. 20 Nov 1852

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jacobus Bennet was born on 30 August 1798.¹
• He was baptized on 12 November 1799 at First Reformed Church, Jamaica, Queens Co., Long Island, New York.¹
• He died on 5 December 1833 ; age 34-3-5.¹

• Also known as James Bennet.¹

Jakob Bennet¹

• Father*: William Bennet² b. 26 May 1729
• Mother*: Lea Peterson²

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jakob Bennet was baptized on 20 July 1758 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York; sponsors Jakob Bennet and Annetje Bennet, widow of Gerbrand Peters.²

James Bennet¹

• Father*: Abraham Bennet¹ b. 21 Apr 1754
• Mother*: Mary Arrowsmith¹

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• James Bennet was baptized on 26 March 1786 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Sommerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey.¹

Jan Adriaensen Bennet¹

• Father*: Arien Willemsen Bennet¹ b. 1636 or 1637
• Mother*: Agnietje Jans Van Dyck¹ b. 16 Jun 1644

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Adriaensen Bennet was born circa 1668 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.¹
• He married Femmetje Rapalje, daughter of Jeronimus Joriszen Rapalje and Annetje Teunis Nyssen, at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 6 June 1696.²

• Jan Adriaensen Bennet appeared on the census in 1698 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, with a wife, two children, and one apprentice.³
• Jan Adriaensen Bennet moved to at Flatbush, Kings Co., New York, before 11 October 1705 when he was described as of that place in a deed for a right-of-way for the inhabitants of Plunder Neck, Newtown.³
• He witnessed the baptism of Jan Bennet , son of Adriaen Bennet and Hannah Wyckoff, on 19 November 1721 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Jamaica, Queens Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Jan bennet, femmetie bennet).⁴
• In 1722 Jan Adriaensen Bennet resided at Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York.⁵
• His will was dated on 30 March 1722 John Bennet of Flatbush in Kings County. I leave to my wife Phebe all my estate during widowhood, and then to my children Joris, Annettie, Phebe, Jeronimus, Johannes, Catharine and Angentie. My children are to pay to my wife £40 a year. I appoint my wife Phebe executor. Also mentions son Adrian. Witnesses: John Polhemus, Hendrick Elders, J. Smith. (No record of proof of this will).⁵

Jan Willemse Bennet¹

• Father*: Willem Willemszen Bennet² b. 1638 or 1639, d. bt Apr 1689 - 1698
• Mother*: Gertrude Van Mulheym² b. bt 1630 - 1640

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Willemse Bennet was baptized on 7 January 1663 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York; sponsors Willem Bredenbent, Aeltje Brackunee, and Janneke Boon.²
• He married first Aeltje Hendricksen (probably no children).³
• Jan Willemse Bennet married second at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 12 June 1690 Aeltje Wynants, daughter of Wynand Pieterszen and Annetje Auckes Van Nuys.^4,5
• Jan Willemse Bennet married third before June 1707 Antje Van Siclen, daughter of Ferdinandus van Sicklen and Eva Antonise.⁶
• Jan Willemse Bennet died between 6 May 1743 and 8 March 1744.

• Also known as Jan Willemszen.
• He was a member of at Reformed Dutch Church, Brooklyn, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 23 March 1683.⁷
• He witnessed the baptism of Saartje Schaers , daughter of Johannes Christoffel Schaers and Marritje Willemse, on 9 September 1683 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Jan Willemsz Bennet and Trijntje Ariaens Bennet).⁸
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Engeltje Adriaense Bennet , daughter of Arien Willemsen Bennet and Agnietje Jans Van Dyck, on 26 July 1685 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Willemszen Bennet and Marritje Willems).⁹
• He was a resident of Gowanus when recorded as a member of the Brooklyn Dutch Church. As a native of Brooklyn he took the oath of allegiance in 1687. The Flatbush town records indicate that he resided in the New Lots section from about 1707 to 1723. He was back in Brooklyn before the 1738 census.³
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Lysbeth Ver Hulst , daughter of Jacobus Cornelisz Verhulst and Maria Willemse Bennet, on 29 July 1687 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Johannes Bennet and Christina Capoens).¹⁰
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Grietje Bennet , daughter of Willem Willemse Bennet and Ariaentje Van de Water, on 15 November 1689 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Jan Bennet, Grietje Van de Water).^11,12
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Marten Bennet , son of Jacob Willemse Bennet and Neeltje Beekman, on 10 November 1695 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Bennet, Neeltje Slingerland, h.v.v. Mart Beeckman).¹³
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Annetje Winans , daughter of Pieter Wynants and Anna Maria Richaud, on 14 December 1701 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Jan Bennet, Aaltje his wife).¹⁴
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Elizabeth Rosenboom , daughter of Tserck Rosenboom and Maritje Wynants, on 12 September 1705 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Will. Bennet, Ariaantje Fisser).¹⁵
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Geertruyt Bennet , daughter of Jacob Willemse Bennet and Neeltje Beekman, on 22 June 1707 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Bennet, Maria Bennet, Antje Van Siggele).¹⁶
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Aeltje Lammerts , daughter of Pieter Lammerts and Marytje Bennet, on 18 September 1723 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Bennet Se^r, Antje Bennet, s.h.v).¹⁷
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Antje Lammerts , daughter of Pieter Lammerts and Marytje Bennet, on 10 November 1728 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Bennet, Antje Bennet, z.h.v.).¹⁸
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Aeltje Lammerts , daughter of Pieter Lammerts and Marytje Bennet, on 13 July 1735 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Bennet, Antje Van Sikkelen, s.h.v).¹⁹
• Jan Willemse Bennet witnessed the baptism of Margritje Lammerts , daughter of Pieter Lammerts and Marytje Bennet, on 27 April 1737 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Bennet and Eva Bennet, j.d.).²⁰
• Jan Willemse Bennet appeared on the census in 1738 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, with a wife, two sons over 10, two females over 10, and one female under 10.³
• He witnessed the baptism of Jan Lammerts , son of Pieter Lammerts and Marytje Bennet, on 8 August 1739 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, (sponsors Jan Bennet, Annatje Van Sickels, s.h.v.).²¹
• His will was dated on 6 May 1743 proved 8 Mar 1743/4. John Bennet, of Brookland, in Kings County, "at a place called Gowanus," being in health. I leave to my wife Anne all personal estate in Brookland and Gowanus for life. I leave to my son Wynant 6 wood lots of land, lying in the Township of Brooklnad, bounded as by deed, from me to him, dated July 28, 1739. Also a wagon, plow, harrow and a horse, "for his setting out before any division." I leave to my son William £3 for his first birth right. After my wife's decease, all to my 9 children, William, Jacob, John, Wynant, Gertrude, Anne, May, Eve, and Aeltje. My wife and sons John and Wynant, executors. Witnesses: Jacob Bennet, Jacob Bennet, Jr., S. Garretson.²²

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Jurian Bennet² b. 20 Dec 1724
• Mother*: Jannetje Brouwer² b. s 1736

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was baptized on 7 November 1756 at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York; sponsors de vader [the father], Elizabeth Brouwer, h.v. Jakob Brouwer [an error for Jacob Bennet, Elizabeth being the child's grandmother].²

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Jan Willemse Bennet² b. 7 Jan 1663, d. bt 6 May 1743 - 8 Mar 1744
• Mother*: Aeltje Wynants² b. bt 1662 - 1672

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was baptized on 29 March 1696 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York; witnesses: Leffert Pietersen, Abigail Lefferson.²
• He married Antje.³

• Also known as John Bennet.⁴
• Jan Bennet was named in his father's will dated on 6 May 1743.⁴

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Adriaen Bennet² b. 7 Jun 1697
• Mother*: Hannah Wyckoff² b. bt 1695 - 1705

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was baptized on 19 November 1721 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Jamaica, Queens Co., Long Island, New York; witnesses: Jan bennet, femmetie bennet.²
• He married Harmtje Van Hoeck, daughter of Isaac Van Hoeck and Catlyn Bergen, on 9 June 1745.³
• Jan Bennet died between 21 March 1794 and 26 October 1794 ; (dates of will and proving).⁴

• Also known as Yan Bennet.⁵
• In 1794 Jan Bennet resided at Jamaica, Queens Co., New York.⁴
• His will was dated on 21 March 1794 proved 26 Oct 1794. John Bennet of Jamaica, Queens Co., New York. To Hormppie my wife; my son Isaac; to my daughter Hannah wife of Isaac Brinkerhoff; to Catherine my daughter wife of Nathaniel Smith; to my daughter Charity, wife of William Martin; to my daughter Jean, wife of John Brush & her children (not named). Appoint my son Isaac Bennet and my two sons-in-law Isaac Brinkerhoff and Nathaniel Smith, executors. Signs by his mark. Witnesses: John Rhodes, William Rhodes, Danl. Smith.^3,4

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Cornelis Bennet¹ b. 16 Apr 1732
• Mother*: Maria Higbie¹

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was baptized on 17 January 1756 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Jamaica, Queens Co., Long Island, New York; sponsor Annatje Bennet.¹
• He married Antje.¹
• Jan Bennet died before 16 April 1782.

• Administration of Jan Bennet's estate was granted on 16 April 1782 to his widow Antje.¹

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Rem Bennet² b. 29 Jun 1733, d. bt 13 May 1761 - 7 Jun 1761
• Mother*: Catharine Hooglandt² b. 16 Apr 1738, d. 8 Nov 1794

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was born on 26 September 1756.¹
• He was baptized on 17 October 1756 at Reformed Dutch Church of Wolver Hollow, Oyster Bay, Queens Co., Long Island, New York; sponsors Joris Bennet and Antje Remsen.²
• He died on 7 June 1777.¹
• He was buried on 9 June 1777 at Oyster Bay, Queens Co., Long Island, New York.¹

• He was named in his father's will dated on 13 May 1761.³
• Jan Bennet was named in his grandfather Joris Bennet's will on 24 April 1766.⁴

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Jeronemus Bennet² b. 13 Jun 1750, d. 25 Apr 1812
• Mother*: Maria Schenck²

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was baptized on 3 June 1774 at Reformed Dutch Church of Wolver Hollow, Oyster Bay, Queens Co., Long Island, New York; sponsors Jan Schenck & wife Marygrieta Hegeman.²
• He married Maria Hegeman, daughter of Andries Hegeman and Maria Simonson, on 1 November 1792.¹

• Also known as Jan Bennet Jr.³
• Jan Bennet appeared on the census in 1800 at Oyster Bay, Queens Co., New York.¹

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Johannis Bennet¹ b. c 1729, d. bt 12 Dec 1800 - 21 Jul 1802
• Mother*: Sara Smock¹ b. 22 Nov 1730

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was baptized on 3 June 1753 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Neeltje Bennet.¹

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Isaac Bennet² b. c 1731, d. b 9 Apr 1816
• Mother*: Margaritta Vandyk² d. bt 9 Apr 1816 - 11 Jan 1817

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was baptized on 7 August 1773 at Reformed Dutch Church, Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; (no witnesses recorded).²

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Willem Bennet² b. c 1691
• Mother*: Sarah Sherman²

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was possibly born circa 1738 at Gowanus, Kings Co., New York.²
• He married by license dated on 10 August 1761 at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, Aaltje Couwenhoven, daughter of Jan Gerritsz Couwenhoven.³

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Jeronimus Bennet¹ b. 1 Apr 1700, d. 20 Mar 1785
• Mother*: Neltje Hoogland¹ b. bt 1700 - 1710

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was baptized on 10 October 1731 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Jamaica, Queens Co., Long Island, New York; witnesses: are Bennett, femmetie Bennet.¹
• He married Sarah Luyster, daughter of Peter Luyster and Sarah Montfort, before 1753.²
• Jan Bennet died on 19 July 1780 at Oyster Bay, Queens Co., Long Island, New York.³

• Also known as John Bennet.⁴
• He was made an executor of the will of Adrian Schenck on 8 May 1777; proved 21 Jan 1785, at Oyster Bay, names his wife Nelly and daughters Antje and Nelly. Names as executors, his brother Stephen and uncle Nicholas Schenck (of Canarsie), and brother-in-law John Bennet.⁵
• Jan Bennet witnessed the baptism of John Bennet , son of Garret Bennet and Sarah Bennet, on 22 February 1784 at Reformed Dutch Church of Wolver Hollow, Oyster Bay, Queens Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Jan Bennet & wife Sara Luister).⁶

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Joris Bennet¹ b. 28 Aug 1698, d. bt 24 Apr 1766 - 29 Oct 1766
• Mother*: Sarah Dorland¹ b. c 1700

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was baptized on 25 December 1724 at First Reformed Dutch Church, Jamaica, Queens Co., Long Island, New York; witnesses Ari Bennet, Femmetje Bennet.¹
• He possibly died before April 1766 (not mentioned in his father's will).²

• Also known as John Bennet.³

Jan Bennet¹

• Father-Poss.*: Adriaen Adriaense Bennet b. c 1670, d. bt 6 Oct 1742 - 17 Nov 1743
• Mother-Poss.*: Barbara Vonk b. 18 Apr 1679, d. b 17 Nov 1743

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was probably born between 1694 and 1704 at Kings Co., Long Island, New York, or Monmouth Co., New Jersey.
• He married Yda Van Matre, daughter of Kryne Jansen Van Matre and Neeltje Van Cleef, at Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, before 1724.²

• Also known as John Bennet.³
• Jan Bennet witnessed the baptism of Jan Schenck , son of Jan Jansen Schenck and Neeltje Bennet, on 2 August 1752 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Bennet, Sara Couwenhove).⁴
• Jan/John Bennet is placed as a son of Adriaen Bennet and Barbara Vonk by Wilson V. Ledley ("Wilem Adrianse Bennet," NYGBR 94 (1964):37,165), who states his birth as "about 1696, probably in Kings County," but offers no explanation or reason for this placement. No record of baptism is found for Jan, and he is not named as a party in the deed of 1743 by which heirs of Adriaen Bennet, by quit-claim deed, acknowledged property to their brother, Arie Bennet (a Jan Bennet did witness the deed). Jan Bennet does not have any known children bearing his assumed parent's names (Adriaen/Arie and Barbara). Placement of Jan Bennet as a son of Adriaen Bennet and Barbara Vonk is not certain.³

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Willem Bennet¹ b. 18 Apr 1704, d. bt 1766 - 20 Mar 1775
• Mother*: Geertje Suydam¹ b. c 1705, d. bt 28 Aug 1775 - 4 Nov 1784

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jan Bennet was baptized on 5 November 1752 at Reformed Dutch Church, Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; (no sponsors recorded).¹
• He married Huldah Dunham before 1794.²
• Jan Bennet was buried at Richboro, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.²

• Also known as John Bennett.³
• Also known as John Bennet.⁴
• He was named in his father's will dated in 1766.⁵
• He was named in his mother's will on 28 August 1775.⁶
• He was made an executor of the will of William Bennet on 21 September 1791 at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; proved 20 Nov 1810. William Bennet, Northampton Twp., farmer. "Far advanced in years." Wife (not named) and son Barnet and brother John Bennet, executors. All estate to Barnet after death or marriage of wife. Witnesses: John Bennett, William Bennett, Jr. Letters to John and Barnet only.³
• List of children and baptism dates are from Ledley (NYGBR 95:13). They have not been confirmed with actual church records (Sept. 2012). It should be pointed out that Jan/John Bennet is aged 42 when his first child is baptized and age 56 at the baptism of his last. He would have had to be considerably older then his wife, assuming this family is correct.

Jan Bennet¹

• Father*: Johannes Bennet¹ b. b 1737

• Jan Bennet was baptized on 14 March 1759 at Reformed Dutch Church, Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; witness Geertje Bennet.¹

Jane Bennet¹

• Father*: Benjamin Bennet¹ b. bt 1762 - 1764
• Mother*: Jane Sprong¹

• Jane Bennet was baptized on 17 July 1785 at Reformed Dutch Church, Flatlands, Kings Co., Long Island, New York; sponsor Folkert Sprong.²

Jane Bennet¹

• Father*: Benjamin Bennet¹ b. bt 1762 - 1764
• Mother*: Jane Sprong¹

• Jane Bennet was baptized on 4 March 1784 at Reformed Dutch Church, Flatlands, Kings Co., Long Island, New York; sponsor Folkert Sprong.²
• She died before 17 July 1785.

Janneka Bennet¹

• Father*: Johannes Bennet¹ b. 25 Mar 1718
• Mother*: Magdalena Bennet¹

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Janneka Bennet was baptized on 25 September 1748 at Reformed Dutch Church, Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; (no sponsors recorded).¹

• Also known as Jane Bennet.²
• Also known as Janneke Bennet.³

Janneke Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacob Bennet² b. c 1713
• Mother*: Dirrickje Hagewout² b. 4 May 1714

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Janneke Bennet was baptized on 9 October 1737 at Reformed Dutch Church, Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.²

Jannetje Bennet¹

• Father*: Adrian Bennet² b. 25 May 1740
• Mother*: Jannetje²

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jannetje Bennet was baptized on 24 November 1765 at Reformed Dutch Church, Six Mile Run, Somerset Co., New Jersey; (no sponsors recorded).²

Jannetje Bennet¹

• Father*: Isaac Bennet² b. c 1731, d. b 9 Apr 1816
• Mother*: Margaritta Vandyk² d. bt 9 Apr 1816 - 11 Jan 1817

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet) (#1), Willem Adriaensen (Bennet) (#2)

• Jannetje Bennet was baptized on 21 July 1771 at Reformed Dutch Church, Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; (no witnesses recorded).²
• She married Willem Van Sant, son of Jacobus Van Sant and Jannetje Bennet, at Churchville, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, on 5 March 1789.^1,3
• Jannetje Bennet died on 19 November 1817 ; age 46 years.³
• She was buried at Addisville Churchyard, Richboro, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania.³

• Also known as Jane.⁴
• She was named in her mother's will on 9 April 1816 "daughter Jane Vansant."⁴

Jannetje Bennet¹

• Father*: Willem Bennet¹ b. 18 Apr 1704, d. bt 1766 - 20 Mar 1775
• Mother*: Geertje Suydam¹ b. c 1705, d. bt 28 Aug 1775 - 4 Nov 1784

• Charts: Adam Brouwer: Descendants Chart, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jannetje Bennet was born on 16 September 1733.²
• She was baptized on 21 October 1733 at First Reformed Church (Church of the Three-Mile Run), New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; (no witnesses recorded).³
• She married Jacobus Van Sant, son of Harman van Sant and Alice Craven, at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, on 9 September 1756.^1,4
• Jannetje Bennet died on 24 April 1784 at Northampton, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, ; age 50 years.²

• Also known as Yanaca.⁵
• She was named in her father's will dated in 1766 "Yanaeca wife of James Vansant."⁶
• She was named in her mother's will on 28 August 1775 "daughter Yanaca, wife of James Vansant."⁵

Jannetje Bennet¹

• Father*: Abraham Bennet² b. 17 Aug 1707
• Mother*: Jannetje Suydam² b. s 1710

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jannetje Bennet was baptized on 23 April 1734 at Reformed Dutch Church, Bensalem, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania; (no witnesses recorded).²
• She died before September 1743.

Jannetje Bennet¹

• Father*: Abraham Bennet² b. 17 Aug 1707
• Mother*: Jannetje Suydam² b. s 1710

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jannetje Bennet was baptized on 11 September 1743 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey; witnesses: Joh: Bennit, Agnietje Bennit.²
• She married John Roberts at Reformed Dutch Church, Bucks Co., Pennsylvania, on 13 February 1766.³

Jannetje Bennet¹

• Father*: Hendrick Bennet² b. 16 May 1742
• Mother*: Ennie²

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jannetje Bennet was baptized on 17 October 1784 at Reformed Dutch Church, Six Mile Run, Somerset Co., New Jersey; (no witnesses recorded).²

Jannetje Bennet¹

• Father*: Jacob Adriaense Bennet¹ b. c 1675
• Mother*: Barbara Verdon¹ b. 18 Mar 1680, d. b 30 Apr 1740

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Verdon, Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jannetje Bennet was baptized on 18 September 1709 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York; sponsors Johannes Will. V. Wk, Jannetje Ferdon.^1,2

Jannetye Bennet¹

• Father*: John Bennet¹ b. c 1738, d. b 4 Aug 1792
• Mother*: Maria Post¹ b. 13 May 1739

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jannetye Bennet was baptized on 2 April 1758 at Six-Mile Run Reformed Dutch Church, (Franklin Twp.), Somerset Co., New Jersey.²

• She was named in her father's will dated on 16 June 1779.¹

Jannitje Bennet¹

• Father*: Johannes Bennet¹ b. 11 Nov 1721
• Mother*: Geertie Wyckoff¹

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jannitje Bennet was baptized on 1 January 1750 at Reformed Dutch Church, Six-Mile Run, Somerset Co., New Jersey.¹

Jean Bennet¹

• Father*: Jan Bennet¹ b. 19 Nov 1721, d. bt 21 Mar 1794 - 26 Oct 1794
• Mother*: Harmtje Van Hoeck¹ b. 20 Aug 1718, d. Oct 1797

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

• Jean Bennet was born.
• She married John Brush.¹

• Jean Bennet was named in her father's will dated on 21 March 1794 "daughter Jean, wife of John Brush."²

Jehu Bennet¹

• Father*: Hendrick Bennet¹ b. 26 Apr 1741, d. 15 Jun 1805
• Mother*: Elizabeth White¹

• Charts: Willem Adriaensen (Bennet)

Jenny Bennet¹

• Jenny Bennet married Joseph Waldron at Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, on 7 May 1785.¹