Almelo Family Reconstructions

     Fenne Hergelink was born in 1739.¹ She married Jan Hendrik Egberts.^2,1 Fenne Hergelink died on 15 Apr 1809 in Ambt Almelo. Jan Egberts was the witness.¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Euphemia Hergelink (at baptisms).^3,4

     Gerrit Jan Kuiper was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at his marriage.¹ He was baptized (NH) on 31 Jan 1759 in Almelo.² He married (NH) Engele Knoop on 19 Oct 1783 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 19 Sep 1783).¹ Gerrit Jan Kuiper died on 13 Dec 1809 in Ambt Almelo (at Knoopshofte). Jan Eshuis was the witness.³

     Anthonij Kuiper was from Almelo at his marriage.^2,1 He (1) married (NH) Geesken Jansen on 17 Sep 1758 in Almelo.^2,1 (Banns 22 Jul 1758).¹ Anthonij Kuiper (2) married (NH) Hendrina Coersen on 15 Sep 1773 in Almelo.² (Banns 27 Aug 1773).² Anthonij Kuiper died before 1783, because he died before Gerrit Jan's marriage.³

Other names or spelling variations.
Tonij Kuiper (at Gerrit Jan's baptism).⁴ Antonij Janssen Kuijper (at Janna's baptism).⁵

Other Information.
He was a weaver.⁶

Proven or possible relations.

     Engele Knoop was born circa 1760 in Heerlijkheid Almelo.^1,2 She married (NH) Gerrit Jan Kuiper, son of Anthonij Kuiper and Geesken Jansen, on 19 Oct 1783 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 19 Sep 1783).¹ Engele Knoop died on 9 Feb 1810 in Ambt Almelo (at Knoopshuis). Hendrikus Kamp was the witness.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Engel Gerrits (patronymic).

Proven or possible relations.
Is Engele the same person as Engel Knoop? Engel Knoop bapt. in 1750, mother Jenneke, father died before 1771, Engele Knoop b. c. 1760, marries in 1783, father deceased, has a daughter Jenneke.

     Jenneken Alberts Klumpers was from Borne at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Gradus Gerritsen Vreemans on 23 Oct 1746 in Almelo.^1,2 (Banns 23 Sep 1746).¹ Jenneken Alberts Klumpers died before 1759, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Jenneken Alberts (patronymic, at Maria's baptism).³ Jenneken Klumpers (in the census).⁴

Other Information.
She lived at the time of her marriage in Almelo.¹ Her father was Albert Klumpers. (He died before 1746).¹

Census records.
1748 Gericht Almelo census: Household of Gradus Vreman.⁴

     Geesken Bolk was born in Almelo.^2,3 She was baptized (NH) on 6 Nov 1757 in Almelo.¹ She married (NH) Wolter Voerknegt, son of Christoffel Voerknegt and Hendrina Krabshuis, on 15 Dec 1791 in Almelo.^2,3 (Banns 11 Nov 1791).² Geesken Bolk died on 12 Mar 1812 in Stad Almelo.³

     Abraham Bolk was born in 1731 in Almelo.^1,2 He married (NH) Harmina Kuijper, daughter of Berend Kuijpers and Jennecken Alberts, on 8 Oct 1756 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 2 Sep 1756).¹ Abraham Bolk died before 1791, because he died before Geesken's marriage.³

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Baerent Gerritsen Bolk (1st quarter).²

Proven or possible relations.
Abraham Bolk was a son of Berend Gerrits Bolk, because Abraham's father living in 1756, Berend in 1745. Berend marries Geesje in 1727, Abraham has a daughter Geesje, Abraham is with Berend in the census.
Is Abraham the same person as Harmen Bolk? Abraham Bolk marries Harmina Kuipers in 1756, has Berend on 28 Sep 1760 and 1 Dec 1762, Harmen Bolk has son Berend on 7 Oct 1761 with Harmina Kuipers.

     Hendrika Bouw was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Ernst Bruins on 3 Jun 1752 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 13 May 1752).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Henrika Bouw (in her uncle's will).² Hendrina Ledeboer (at Aleida's death).³

Other Information.
She was mentioned in the will of Jan Vrerijcks Bouw on 12 Apr 1751.²

Census records.
1750 Heerlijkheid Almelo taxlist: Hendrika Bouw The total estate was valued at 420:0:0.⁴

     Wolter Voerknegt was from Almelo at his marriage.² He was baptized (NH) on 25 Sep 1765 in Almelo.¹ He married (NH) Geesken Bolk, daughter of Abraham Bolk and Harmina Kuijper, on 15 Dec 1791 in Almelo.^2,3 (Banns 11 Nov 1791).² Wolter Voerknegt died on 12 Apr 1826 in Ambt Almelo (Bodden 208 (wijk 8)). Hendrik Voerknegt was the witness.⁴

Other names or spelling variations.
Wolter Voerknecht (at death).⁴

     Hendrina Krabshuis married (NH) Christoffel Voerknegt, son of Wolter Voerknecht and Getruit Bolk, on 30 Jul 1758 in Almelo.^1,2 (Banns 1 Jul 1758).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Hendrina Jansen (patronymic).

     Jan Coortsen was from Almelo at his marriage.^2,1 He (1) married (NH) Jenneken Gerritsen on 13 Aug 1692 in Almelo.^1,2 (Banns 19 Jun 1692).¹ Jan Koersen Kuiper (2) had banns posted (NH) with Geertjen Janssen Leijders on 18 Mar 1694 in Almelo.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Jan Koersen Kuiper (at 2nd marriage).²

Other Information.

Jan Coortsen is probably the same as Jan Coerts Kuiper, who sailed on 9 May 1714 on the "Oudenaarde" for the VOC.³
Jan Coortsen is probably the same as Jan Coertsz, who sailed on 18 May 1717 on the "Vrieswijk" for the VOC.³

Proven or possible relations.
Was Jan Coortsen possibly the father of Willem Kuiper? Willem's father was living in 1732, Jan Coortsen died prob. in the service of the VOC. There are no children Jan named after the father.
Was Jan Koersen Kuiper possibly the father of Geertruid Jansen Kuipers? No parents mentioned at marriage, Jan Koersen Kuiper prob. died 1719 i the VOC.

     Geertjen Janssen Leijders was from Hengelo at her marriage.¹ She and Jan Koersen Kuiper, son of Coort Cuijper, had banns posted (NH) on 18 Mar 1694 in Almelo.¹

     Geertruid Luickas Cuiper was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Jan Schuitemaker, son of Jan Schuitemaker, on 7 Apr 1709 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 24 Feb 1709).¹ Geertruid Luickas Cuiper died after 1748, because she is (not by name) mentioned in the census.³

Other names or spelling variations.
Geertruid Kuiper (in her mother's will).²

Other Information.
She was mentioned in the will of Hermken Wildebrands on 8 Jun 1722.²

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Jan Schuitemaker, not mentioned by name (4th quarter).³

     Luikas Klaassen Cuiper married Hermken Wildebrands.² Luikas Klaassen Cuiper died before 1701, because he died before Geesjen's marriage.¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Lucas Kuiper (in his wife's will).²

     Jan Schuitemaker was from Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Geertruid Luickas Cuiper, daughter of Luikas Klaassen Cuiper and Hermken Wildebrands, on 7 Apr 1709 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 24 Feb 1709).¹ Jan Schuitemaker died after 1748, because he is listed in the census.²

Court Records.


Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Jan Schuitemaker (4th quarter). Household consists of Jan, wife, and a son Lucas, 35 yrs old.²

Proven or possible relations.
Jan Schuitemaker was the brother-in-law of Fenneke Wilmsen ter Robbenhaar.³

     Jan Schuitemaker died after 1709, because he was living at the time of Jan's marriage.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Jan Schuitemaker possibly the father of Wilmtjen Schuitemakers? Wilmtjen's father living in 1692, Jan in 1709.

     Wilmtjen Schuitemakers was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She and Jannes Pott had banns posted (NH) on 16 Oct 1692 in Almelo.¹ They left on 5 Nov 1692 for Leiden with certification of church membership.¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Wilmtje Jansen (patronymic).

Proven or possible relations.
Was Wilmtjen Schuitemakers possibly the daughter of Jan Schuitemaker? Wilmtjen's father living in 1692, Jan in 1709.

     Jannes Pott was from Leiden at his marriage.¹ He and Wilmtjen Schuitemakers had banns posted (NH) on 16 Oct 1692 in Almelo.¹ They left on 5 Nov 1692 for Leiden with certification of church membership.¹

Other Information.
His father was Ditmar Pott.¹

     Maria Jansen van het Koedijk was from Gericht Rijssen at her marriage.¹ She and Hendrik Post, son of Wolterus Post and Catharina Schippers, had banns posted (NH) on 28 Dec 1727 in Almelo.¹ Maria Jansen van het Koedijk died before 1739, because her husband was a widower at 3rd marriage.^2,3

Other names or spelling variations.
Maria Mensink (in a mortgage).³ Maria Mense (at Catharina's baptism).⁴ Maria Mensink van het Koedijk (at her husband's 3rd marriage).²

Other Information.
She and Hendrik Wolters Post had 4 children, who were minors in 1739.³

Court Records.


Proven or possible relations.
Was Maria Jansen van het Koedijk possibly the daughter of Jan Mensinck? No parents mentioned at marriage in 1727, but at her husband's 2nd marriage she is called Maria Mensink van 't Koedijk.
Was Maria Jansen van het Koedijk possibly the daughter of Jan Koedijk? No parents mentioned at marriage in 1727, but Maria was from Rijssen, Jan Koedijk's possible children were from Almelo.
Was Maria Jansen van het Koedijk possibly a sister of Gesina Coedyck? Gesina was a sponsor at the baptism of Maria's son.⁵
Was Maria Jansen van het Koedijk possibly a sister of Hermannus Joannes Coedyck? Hermannus Joannes was a sponsor at the baptism of Maria's son.⁵
Was Maria Jansen van het Koedijk possibly a sister of Lamberta Coedyck? Lamberta was a sponsor at the baptism of Maria's daughter.⁶

     Henricus Post was born in Almelo.¹ He was baptized (RK) on 21 May 1689 in Tubbergen. Sponsor was Joanna Post.¹ He probably died before 1696, because the baptism of a namesake was registered.²

     Karst van Dalen was born on 21 Jun 1723 in Almelo.^4,1,5 He married (NH) Elsje van Hengelaar on 6 Mar 1757 in Almelo.^1,6 (Banns 5 Feb 1757).¹ Karst van Dalen died 8 Dec 1802.^7,8

Other names or spelling variations.
Cars van Daelen (in his uncle's will).²

Other Information.
He was baptized (Doopsgez.) on 3 Apr 1746 in Almelo.^3,9
Hendrik ten Cate pays inheritance tax on 31 Jan 1803 over his father-in-law's estate.⁷ He was mentioned in the will of Adriaan Bavink on 11 May 1739.²

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Jan van Doelen (2nd quarter).⁵

     Jan van Dalen was born after 1693 in Almelo.^2,1 He (1) married (NH) Rebecca Bavink, daughter of ? Bavink, on 19 Jul 1722 in Almelo.^2,4,1 (Banns 21 Jun 1722).² Jan van Dalen (2) had banns posted (NH) with Anna van Logchem on 2 Mar 1732 in Almelo.¹ They left on 29 Mar 1732 for Hengelo with certification of church membership.¹ Jan van Dalen died before 1754, because his wife was listed as his widow in the Mennonite list.⁵

Other names or spelling variations.
Jan van Doelen (in the census).⁶ Jan Doelen (in a sales contract).⁷

Court Records.


Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Jan van Doelen (2nd quarter). Household consists of Jan, his wife, four children: Karst, 25 yr, Jenneken, 22 yr, Henrik, 20 yr, and Rebekka, 15 yr, and a maid.⁶

     Rebecca Bavink was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Jan van Dalen, son of Carst van Dalen and Trijntje Willink, on 19 Jul 1722 in Almelo.^1,3,4 (Banns 21 Jun 1722).¹ Rebecca Bavink died before 1732, because her husband was widower at 2nd marriage.¹

Other Information.
She was mentioned in the will of Adriaan Bavink on 11 May 1739.³

Proven or possible relations.
Rebecca Bavink was a sister of Adriaan Bavink, because Rebecca is mentioned in Adriaan's will.³

     Jenneken Berends Bolk married (Doopsgez.) Albert Berends Bavink on 27 Dec 1691 in Almelo.¹ (Banns (NH) 22 Nov 1691).¹

Other Information.


Proven or possible relations.

     Albert Berends Bavink married (Doopsgez.) Jenneken Berends Bolk on 27 Dec 1691 in Almelo.¹ (Banns (NH) 22 Nov 1691).¹

Other Information.

     Adriaan Bavink was born in 1688.^2,4 He died on 26 Dec 1765 in Almelo.²

Other Information.
He was baptized (Doopsgez.) on 20 Dec 1707 in Almelo.²
Adriaan Bavink made a will on 11 May 1739. He names as sole heirs his brothers Baerent Bavink, Jan Bavink and Jacob Bavink, and his sister Trientje Bavink, widow of Gerrit ten Cathe, and also the children of his late sister Rebecca Bavink, who was married to Jan van Dalen, namely Cars van Daelen, Janneke van Dalen and Henrik van Daalen, and for special reasons the children of his sister Agnes Bavink, married to Henrik Betsene, namely David Betsene, Janneke Betsene and Judith Betsene, to be divided in 6 equal portions. If one of the children of his sister Agnes Bavink would die, than this portion will never revert to their parents. He names as executor his brothers Baerent Bavink and Jacob Bavink.¹

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Jacob Bavink (4th quarter).⁴

Proven or possible relations.
Adriaan Bavink was a brother of Catharijna Bavink, because Catharijna is mentioned in Adriaan's will.¹
Adriaan Bavink was a brother of Berent Bavink, because Berent is mentioned in Adriaan's will.¹
Adriaan Bavink was a brother of Jan Bavink, because Jan is mentioned in Adriaan's will.¹
Adriaan Bavink was a brother of Jacob Bavink, because Jacob is mentioned in Adriaan's will.¹
Adriaan Bavink was a brother of Agnes Bavink, because Agnes is mentioned in Adriaan's will.¹
Adriaan Bavink was a brother of Rebecca Bavink, because Rebecca is mentioned in Adriaan's will.¹

     Fenneken Gerritsen ter Steege was from Wierden at her marriage.¹ She and Jan Abrahams, son of Abraham Arendsen van het Stegehuis, had banns posted (NH) on 28 Apr 1753 in Almelo.¹ They left on 17 May 1753 for Wierden with certification of church membership.¹

Other Information.
Fenneken Gerritsen ter Steege lived at the time of her marriage in Almelo.¹ Her father was Gerrit ter Steege. (He died before 1753).¹