Almelo Family Reconstructions

     Janna van de Höfte was born in Tubbergen.² She was baptized (RK) on 4 Dec 1753 in Tubbergen. Sponsors were Euphemia Haerhuis and N. Northoff.² She married (RK) Joannes Hoefman, son of Frans Overman, on 12 Nov 1785 in Almelo.³ (Banns (NH) 22 Oct 1785).¹ They married (NH) on 14 Nov 1785 in Almelo.¹ Janna van de Höfte died before 1799, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.⁴

Other names or spelling variations.
Joanna Heuften (at baptism).² Joanna Höfte (at RC marriage).³

Other Information.
She lived at the time of her marriage in Heerlijkheid Almelo.¹

     Jan Harmsen was from Vriezenveen at his marriage.¹ He and Griete Hendriksen van het Slaghuis had banns posted (NH) on 29 Apr 1694 in Almelo.¹

Other names or spelling variations.


Other Information.
His father was Harm Pleij. (He died before 1694).¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Jan Harmsen possibly the father of Geese Janssen? Geese's father died before 1745, Jan marries in 1694. Both are also Pleij(huis).

     Griete Hendriksen van het Slaghuis was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at her marriage.¹ She and Jan Harmsen had banns posted (NH) on 29 Apr 1694 in Almelo.¹

     Aaltje Hendrix Post was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She and Gerrit Janssen ten Oever had banns posted (NH) on 12 May 1720 in Almelo.¹ Aaltje Hendrix Post died circa May 1730, because a daughter was baptised on 30 Apr, and her husband remarries in Sep.^2,3

Other names or spelling variations.
Aleijdis Post (at Jannes' baptism).⁴ Adelheidis Post (at Jannes' baptism, and the last child's).^5,2

Other Information.


Proven or possible relations.
Was Aaltje Hendrix Post possibly the daughter of Hendrick Post? No parents mentioned at marriage, Hendrick marries (1) Fenneke Jansen, Aaltje has a daughter Fenne.
Was Aaltje Hendrix Post possibly the daughter of Hendrik Janssen Post? No parents mentioned at marriage, Hendrik marries (1) Fenneke Jansen, Aaltje has a daughter Fenne.

     Gerrit Janssen ten Oever was from Weerselo at his marriage.¹ He (1) had banns posted (NH) with Aaltje Hendrix Post on 12 May 1720 in Almelo.¹ Gerrit Janssen ten Oever (2) married (NH) Janna Post, daughter of Albert Post, on 10 Sep 1730 in Almelo.^3,2 Gerrit Janssen ten Oever died before 1736, because his wife was a widow at 2nd marriage.³

Other names or spelling variations.
Gerardus ten Oover (at Jannes' baptism).⁴ Gerrit ten Oever (in a mortgage).⁵

Other Information.
He lived at the time of his second marriage in Almelo.²

Proven or possible relations.
Was Gerrit Janssen ten Oever possibly the son of Jan ten Oever? No parents mentioned at marriage. Both Gerrit and an unknown person are from Weerselo. Gerrit is sponsor at the baptism of one of an unknown person 's children.
Was Gerrit Janssen ten Oever possibly a brother of Joannes ten Oover? Joannes was a sponsor at the baptism of Gerrit's son.^6,7
It is unlikely that Joannes ten Oover is a brother of both Gerrit and Grietje. Possibly he is the father of Grietje and the brother of Gerrit.

     Hendrick Post died before 1730, because he died before Gerrit's marriage.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Hendrick Post possibly the father of Metje Hendrix Post? No parents mentioned at marriage, Hendrick died before 1729. Metje is not from Almelo, all other possible children are.
Was Hendrick Post possibly the father of Aaltje Hendrix Post? No parents mentioned at marriage, Hendrick marries (1) Fenneke Jansen, Aaltje has a daughter Fenne.
Was Hendrick Post possibly the father of Jenneken Post? Jenneken's father died before 1751, Hendrick before 1729.
Is Hendrick the same person as Hendrik Janssen Post? Hendrik Janssen Post marries (1) in 1696 with Fenneke Jansen, (2) in 1704 with Neeltje Derks, Hendrick Post dies before 1729, possible children 1700-1725.
Is Hendrick the same person as Hendrik Gerrijtsen Post? Hendrik Gerrijtsen Post marries 1706, Hendrick Post dies before 1729, possible children marry c. 1740.
Hendrick can not be the same person as Hendrik Wolters Post. Hendrick Post died before 1730, Hendrik Wolters Post after 1752.

     Cornelia Hendriksen was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Harmen Hendrik van Alstee on 25 Oct 1693 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 10 Sep 1693).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Cornelia Hendriksen Post (father's surname). Cunera Post (as a sponsor).²

Proven or possible relations.
Was Cornelia Hendriksen possibly the daughter of Hinrik Janssen Post? Cornelia's father died before 1693, Hinrik before 1690.

     Harmen Hendrik van Alstee was from Hengelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Cornelia Hendriksen on 25 Oct 1693 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 10 Sep 1693).¹

     Berns Gerritsen was from Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Hendrikjen Post, daughter of Jan Post, on 9 Feb 1714 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 19 Jan 1714).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Barent Albertsz (in VOC database).²

Other Information.
Berns Gerritsen was a soldier under Captain Schuls.¹
Barent Albertsz was employed by the VOC. He started his service on 15 Jul 1721 on the ship "Stadwijk" (Chamber of Amsterdam). He was a soldier. His employment ended by last mention on 31 Aug 1732. His wife Hendrikjen Post from Almelo was mentioned in the contract.²

     Hinrik Janssen Post married Jenneken.² Hinrik Janssen Post died before 1691, because he died before Gerrit's marriage.¹

Court Records.


Proven or possible relations.
Was Hinrik Janssen Post possibly the father of Cornelia Hendriksen? Cornelia's father died before 1693, Hinrik before 1690.
Hinrik can not be the same person as Hendrik Janssen Post. Hendrik Janssen Post married (2) in 1696, Hinrik Janssen Post died before 1691.

     Gerrit Hinriks was from Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Hinrikjen Albers, daughter of Albert Hindrikse van de Getkotte, on 20 Dec 1691 in Almelo.^1,2 (Banns 8 Nov 1691).¹ They married (RK) on 21 Dec 1691 in Tubbergen.³ Gerrit Hinriks died before 1706, because his wife was a widow at 2nd marriage.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Gerrit Hendriks Post (father's farm name).

     Hinrikjen Albers was from Almelo at her marriage.^1,2 She (1) married (NH) Gerrit Hinriks, son of Hinrik Janssen Post, on 20 Dec 1691 in Almelo.^1,2 (Banns 8 Nov 1691).¹ They married (RK) on 21 Dec 1691 in Tubbergen.³ Hinrikjen Albers (2) married (NH) Hendrik Wilmsen Verhagen on 3 Jun 1706 in Almelo.^2,4 (Banns 16 May 1706).² They married (RK) on 21 Jun 1706 in Tubbergen.⁵ Hinrikjen Albers died before 1729, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.⁴

Other names or spelling variations.
Hinrikjen Albers van de Getkotte (father's farm name). Henrica Getkot (at RC marriage).⁵
Was Hinrikjen Albers van de Getkotte possibly a sister of Joanna Gettkott? Joanna was a sponsor at the baptism of Hinrikjen's daughter.⁶

     Albert Hindrikse van de Getkotte died before 1691, because he died before Hinrikjen's marriage.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Albert Hindrikse van de Getkotte possibly the father of Liesabeth Albers? Liesabeth's father died before 1692, Albert before 1691. Albert's daughter Hendrikje is a sponsor at the baptisms of 2 of Liesbeth's children, but not vice-versa.

     Jan Prinsen was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Aaltje Timmers, daughter of Lambert Timmers, on 24 Oct 1742 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 6 Oct 1742).¹

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

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Jan Prinsen (1st quarter). Household consists of Jan and wife Aaltje.²

Proven or possible relations.
Was Jan Prinsen possibly the son of Jan Princen? Jan's father died before 1742, Jan married in 1715.

     Aaltje Timmers was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Jan Prinsen on 24 Oct 1742 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 6 Oct 1742).¹

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Jan Prinsen (1st quarter).²

     Johanna Hendrix ter Braek was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She and Arend Geertsen had banns posted (NH) on 6 Mar 1712 in Almelo.¹ Johanna Hendrix ter Braek died before 1728, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.²

     Gerrit Janssen was from Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Janna Wilmsen on 22 Apr 1718 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 20 Mar 1718).¹

Other names or spelling variations.


Proven or possible relations.
Was Gerrit Janssen possibly the son of Jan Princen? Gerrit's father was living in 1718, Jan in 1713.
Is Gerrit the same person as Garrit Prinsen? Gerrit Janssen marries in 1718, Garrit Prinsen's wife has a child baptised in 1736.

     Janna Wilmsen was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Gerrit Janssen on 22 Apr 1718 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 20 Mar 1718).¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Janna Wilmsen possibly the daughter of Willem Otten? Janna's father died before 1718, Willem marries 1696.

     Willem Otten was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at his marriage.¹ He and Jenneken Wolters, daughter of Wolter Renssink, had banns posted (NH) on 19 Jan 1696 in Almelo.¹

Other Information.
Willem Otten was a rider in the cavallery under Major van Rechteren.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Willem Otten possibly the father of Otte Wilmsen? Otte's father died before 1737, Willem marries 1696.
Was Willem Otten possibly the father of Janna Wilmsen? Janna's father died before 1718, Willem marries 1696.
Was Willem Otten possibly the father of Zwenneken Wilmsen Otten? No parents mentioned at marriage.

     Jan Janssen Rijkelink was from Borne at his marriage.¹ He (1) had banns posted (NH) with Wilmijn Gerrijts on 28 Jan 1708 in Almelo.¹ Jan Janssen Rijkelink (2) had banns posted (NH) with Lutgert Gerritsen Schreurs on 9 Dec 1714 in Almelo.² Jan Janssen Rijkelink died before 1725, because his wife was a widow at 2nd marriage.³

Other Information.
He lived at the time of his second marriage in Almelo.² Jan Janssen Rijkelink was a soldier under the Regiment of Saxen Eijsenach.¹

     Wilmijn Gerrijts (1) married Harmen Reuder.¹ She (2) had banns posted (NH) with Jan Janssen Rijkelink on 28 Jan 1708 in Almelo.¹ Wilmijn Gerrijts died before 1714, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.²

Other Information.
She lived at the time of her second marriage in Almelo.¹

     Berend Ruinx married Margrieta Vrijlink.³ Berend Ruinx died between 1697 and 1716, because he was living at marriage of Hendrik, but died befor Jannes made his first will.^2,3

Other names or spelling variations.


Other Information.
Berend Ruinx was between 1685 and 1687 a council member of Stad Almelo.^4,1,2
Although the children of both Burgemeester Berend Ruinx and Berend Ruinx are called Ruinx, all of the children of Burgemeester Ruinx are married NH. The eldest daughter of both Aleijdis and Jan is Aleijdis, so the mother is probaby Aleida, while the wife of the Burgemeester is called Margrieta. Both Aleijdis and Jan were deceased, when Jannes made his will, but there is also no mention of their children. It is possible, that there were 2 marriages, the first with Aleida, and the second with Margrieta, and the older children stayed RC.

Court Records.

     Albert Ruijnx was from Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Janneke Engberts on 21 Mar 1694 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 26 Feb 1694).¹ Albert Ruijnx died before 1730, because he died before Hendrica's marriage.³

Other names or spelling variations.
Albert Ruink (in a salescontract).⁴

Other Information.
He was mentioned in the will of Jannes Ruinx and Christiena Hooftbreeker on 23 May 1725.²

     Janneke Engberts was from Vriezenveen at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Albert Ruijnx, son of Berend Ruinx and Margrieta Vrijlink, on 21 Mar 1694 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 26 Feb 1694).¹

Other Information.
Her father was Engbert Janssen. (He died before 1694).¹

     Derk Janssen was from Almelo at his marriage.^2,1 He (1) married (NH) Fenneken Gerritzen Kuiper, daughter of Gerrit Kuiper, on 15 Mar 1699 in Almelo.^1,2 (Banns 26 Feb 1699).¹ Derck Janssen Ruiter (2) had banns posted (NH) with Janna Hendricx van de Peppel on 31 Jul 1724 in Almelo.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Derck Janssen Ruiter (at 2nd marriage).² Derk Jansen de Ruiter (in his will).³ Derk de Ruiter (in a mortgage).⁴

Other Information.

Derk Jansen de Ruiter and Venneken Gerritsen Kuiper with her guardian Secr. Hein made a will on 16 Dec 1723. They name each other sole heir. Their clothes and books with the silver locks will go to their next-of-kin. Each gives one silver ducate to the Poor.³

Census records.
1748 Gericht Almelo census: Household of Derk de Ruiter. Household consists of Derk and his wife Janna.⁵

Proven or possible relations.
Was Derk Janssen possibly the father of Fenneke de Ruiter? Fenneke married in 1749, father living, Derk married (1) Fenneke, and (2) in 1724.

     Janna Hendricx van de Peppel was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at her marriage.¹ She and Derck Janssen Ruiter had banns posted (NH) on 31 Jul 1724 in Almelo.¹

Census records.
1748 Gericht Almelo census: Household of Derk de Ruiter.²

     Geert Bolk died before 1744, because he died before Maria's marriage.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Geert Bolk possibly the father of Geesken van het Bolckshuis? Geesken's father died before 1731, Geert before 1743.

     Aeltje Hendrix Schoenmaker was from Borne at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Jan Hendrik ter Hammik on 25 Feb 1720 in Almelo.^1,2 (Banns 28 Jan 1720).¹ Aeltje Hendrix Schoenmaker died before 1727, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.²

Other Information.
She lived at the time of her marriage in Heerlijkheid Almelo.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Aeltje Hendrix Schoenmaker possibly the daughter of Hendrik Hermens Schoemaker? No parents mentioned at marriage, but Aeltje is from Borne.