Almelo Family Reconstructions

     Jan Hiltjesdam was born in Enterbroek.² He was baptized on 2 Feb 1690 in Rijssen.² He married Trijne Berends Mekenkamp on 15 May 1717 in Enter.² He died after 1762, because he was living at the time of Berentje's marriage.¹

     Harmina Jansz was from Wierden at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Gerrit van het Reve, son of Berend Claassen and Jenneke Alberts van het Krooshoop, on 14 Sep 1755 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 16 Aug 1755).¹

Other Information.
Harmina Jansz lived at the time of her marriage in Heerlijkheid Almelo.¹ Her father was Jan Lambertz.¹

     Janna Gezina Wolfkate was from Delden at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Jannes van het Reve, son of Berend Claassen and Jenneke Alberts van het Krooshoop, on 22 Jun 1752 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 1 Jun 1752).¹

     Garrit ter Steege was from Almelo at his marriage.¹ He and Hendrikje Lamberts had banns posted (NH) on 4 Jul 1750 in Almelo.¹ They left on 25 Jul 1750 for Vriezenveen with certification of church membership.¹ Garrit ter Steege died before 1755, because his wife was a widow at 3rd marriage.³

Other names or spelling variations.
Gerrit Lubbers (patronymic, in his uncle's will).²

Other Information.
He was mentioned in the will of Garrijt Gerrijtsen on 27 Feb 1743.²

Proven or possible relations. Could Gerrit Lubbers be related to Gerrit ter Steege and Lubbert Gerritsen?. The will of Gerrit ter Steege mentions a Gerrit Lubbers and Geertruid Lubberts. This would make sense if Gerrit and Geertruid were the children of a brother. A problem is that Gerrit baptizes his children RK, and Lubbert not.
Gerrit Lubbers was a son of Lubbert Gerritsen, because Gerrit's father died before 1750, Lubbert died before 1729. A Gerrit Lubbers is mentioned in Gerrit ter Steege's will.

     Margrieta Agnes van Buijzen was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She and Emanuel Boschman, son of Levien Frederijk Bosman, had banns posted (NH) on 6 Oct 1720 in Almelo.¹ They left on 1 Dec 1720 for Tubbergen with certification of church membership.¹ Margrieta Agnes van Buijzen died before 1735, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Margreta Agnes Buesen (in her aunt's will).³

Other Information.
She was mentioned in the will of Hendrina Willemina Bosman on 24 Sep 1720.³

Proven or possible relations.
Is there possibly a relationship between Margrieta Agnes van Buijzen and Hendrina Willemina Bosman? Margrieta is a niece of Hendrina according to the will, while Emanuel Boschman is a future nephew, not a bloodrelative.³

     Hendrik van het Krapshuis was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Henne Gerrits on 28 May 1752 in Almelo.^1,2 (Banns 22 Apr 1752).¹ Hendrik van het Krapshuis died before 1756, because his wife was a widow at 2nd banns.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Hendr: Krapshuis (at Geese's baptism).³ Hendrik Jansen (patronymic).

Proven or possible relations.
Was Hendrik van het Krapshuis possibly the son of Jan Hindrix Krabshuis? Hendrik's father living in 1752.

     Jannes Egberts van de Rot was from under Almelo at his marriage.¹ He and Janna Derks had banns posted (NH) on 17 Nov 1752 in Almelo.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Is Jannes the same person as Jannes op het Rot? No parents mentioned at Jannes Egberts van de Rot's marriage in 1752, Jannes op het Rot is over 10 in the census.

     Janna Tijhof was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Garrit Velthuis on 18 Feb 1753 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 20 Jan 1753).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Janna Geertsen Tijhoff (at Hendrik's baptism).² Janna Tukkert (at Hendrik's and Jan's death).^3,4

Proven or possible relations.
Was Janna Tijhof possibly the daughter of Gerrit Gerritsen Tijhoff? Gerrit's 1st wife is Marije, Janna's 1st daughter is Maria, father living in 1753.

     Jenneke Velthuis was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Willem ter Vree, son of Berent Wilmsen ten Vree and Geesje Warners van Oonk, on 23 Apr 1753 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 7 Apr 1753).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Jenneke Hendriks (patronymic).

Proven or possible relations.
Was Jenneke Velthuis possibly the daughter of Hendrik Wessels ter Veldhuijs? Jenneke's father living in 1753, Hendrik in 1748.

     Garrit Velthuis was from Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Janna Tijhof on 18 Feb 1753 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 20 Jan 1753).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Gerrit Gerritsen Velthuijs (at Jan's baptism).²

Proven or possible relations.
Was Garrit Velthuis possibly the son of Gerrit Jansen van het Veldhuis? Garrit's father died before 1753, Gerrit dies before 1753, marries Maria in 1718, Garrit has a daughter Mijne.
Was Garrit Velthuis possibly the father of Getruid Veldhuis? Getruid's father living in 1781, Garrit marries Janna in 1753, Getruid has a daughter Janna.

     Jan Spoolder was from Delden at his marriage.¹ He (1) married Anna Rikkerink.¹ He (2) had banns posted (NH) with Jenne Altena on 12 Apr 1755 in Almelo.¹ They left on 16 May 1755 for Delden with certification of church membership.¹

     Jenne Altena was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at her marriage.¹ She and Jan Spoolder had banns posted (NH) on 12 Apr 1755 in Almelo.¹ They left on 16 May 1755 for Delden with certification of church membership.¹

     Hendrik Altena was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Aaltjen Schipdam, daughter of Lambert Alberts van het Landhuis and Jenneke Janssen van het Schipdam, on 19 Jan 1757 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 4 Dec 1756).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Hendrik Altenaar (at Jenne's baptism).² Hendrik Jansen (patronymic).

Census records.

Proven or possible relations.
Was Hendrik Altena possibly the son of Jan Janssen op het Altena? Hendrik's father living in 1756, Jan marries (1) in 1716. Hendrik does not have a son Jan, but Jan has a son Hendrik in the census.
Was Hendrik Altena possibly the son of Jan Albertsen op de Altena? Hendrik's father living in 1756, Jan marries (2) in 1699. Hendrik does not have a son Jan, but has a son Albert.

     Aaltjen Schipdam was from near Enter at her marriage.¹ She was baptized in 1728 in Enter.² She married (NH) Hendrik Altena on 19 Jan 1757 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 4 Dec 1756).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Eefse Schipdam (at Armina's baptism).³ Hille van het Schipdam (at Jenne's baptism).⁴

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

     Geesken Aalderink was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at her marriage.¹ She and Reind ten Cate had banns posted (NH) on 22 Dec 1756 in Almelo.¹ They left on 29 Jan 1757 for Borne with certification of church membership.¹

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

Proven or possible relations.
Was Geesken Aalderink possibly the daughter of Jan Geertsen? Geesken's father died before 1756, Jan marries 1707.

     Reind ten Cate was from Senderen near Borne at his marriage.¹ He and Geesken Aalderink had banns posted (NH) on 22 Dec 1756 in Almelo.¹ They left on 29 Jan 1757 for Borne with certification of church membership.¹

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

Proven or possible relations.
Was Reind ten Cate possibly the son of Jan ten Cate? Reind's father died before 1756, he is from Borne, Jan died before 1737, his children from Almelo.
Was Reind ten Cate possibly the father of Aaltje ten Cate? Aaltje's father living in 1776, Reind marries in 1756, both are from Senderen.

     Henrica Maria Ween was from Oldemarkt at her marriage.¹ She and Adolph Hendrik Boom, son of Jacob Boom and Reiniera Luixon, had banns posted (NH) on 26 Dec 1750 in Almelo.¹ They left on 15 Jan 1751 for Oldemarkt with certification of church membership.¹

Other Information.
Her father was Jan Rudolph Ween. (He was a sheriff).¹

     Barendina Jansz Bouhuis was from Albergen at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Jannes Arendse Raphuis, son of Arend Janssen and Jenneken Janssen van het Raphuis, on 13 May 1753 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 19 Apr 1753).¹

     Jannes Arendse Raphuis was born in Heerlijkheid Almelo.^2,1 He was baptized (RK) on 17 Dec 1730 in Tubbergen. Sponsors were Joannes Wilmsen and Adelheidis Jansen.² He married (NH) Barendina Jansz Bouhuis on 13 May 1753 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 19 Apr 1753).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
His baptismal name was Joannes Arendsen.²

Proven or possible relations.
Is Jannes the same person as Mannes Raphuis? Jannes Arendse Raphuis bapt. in 1730, married in 1753, Mannes Raphuis is in the census with his brother Frerik.

     Arnoldus Hendrikse was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at his marriage.¹ He (1) married (NH) Jenneke Bekenveld, daughter of Antonij Hendriks Bek in 't Veld and Jenneke Janssen Wildijk, on 18 Mar 1744 in Almelo.^1,2,3 (Banns 22 Feb 1744).¹ Arnoldus Ree (2) married (NH) Janna Janssen Lamaker on 13 Jul 1754 in Almelo.² (Banns 13 Jun 1754).²

Other names or spelling variations.
Arnoldus Ree (at some baptisms and 2nd marriage).² Noldus Rhee (at the twin's baptism).⁴

Court Records.


Census records.
1750 Heerlijkheid Almelo taxlist: Arnoldus Rhee The total estate was valued at 60:0:0.⁵

Proven or possible relations.
Was Arnoldus Hendrikse possibly the son of Henricus Arentsen? Arnoldus's father living in 1744, Arnoldus marries in 1704. Both Arnoldus and Gerrit Hendriksen have a daughter Aelken, who could be named for Henricus's wife.

     Eerdewijn Kippers (1) married Geertruij van Tubbergen.^2,3 Eerdewijn Kippers (2) married (NH) Hendrika van het Schotvelt, daughter of Jan Arends op het Schotveld and Aaltje Wilmsen, on 13 May 1750 in Almelo.^2,4 (Banns 11 Apr 1750).² Eerdewijn Kuijpers (3) married (NH) Lutgert Nijhof, daughter of Gerrit Nijhoff and Jenneken Eshuijs, on 27 Sep 1752 in Almelo.⁴ (Banns 2 Sep 1752).⁴ Eerdewijn Kippers died on 3 Nov 1772 in Asia.⁵

Other names or spelling variations.
Eerdewijn Kuijpers (at 3rd marriage).⁴ Erdewijn Kippes.⁵

Other Information.
He lived at the time of his second marriage in Almelo.² He lived in 1765 in Oost Indie.⁶
Erdewijn Kippes was employed by the VOC. He started his service on 12 Jul 1756 on the ship "Stadwijk" (Chamber of Amsterdam). He was a soldier. His employment ended by his death on 3 Nov 1772 in Asia.. He transferred at Cape Good Hope to the ship "Kasteel van Tilburg."⁵

     Lutgert Nijhof was born in Wierden.¹ She was baptized (NH) on 19 Jan 1727 in Wierden.² She married (NH) Eerdewijn Kuijpers on 27 Sep 1752 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 2 Sep 1752).¹

Other Information.
Lutgert Nijhof lived at the time of her marriage in Almelo.¹

     Aleida Kuijpers was from Albergen at her marriage.¹ She and Harmen van het Hobbenhuijs had banns posted (NH) on 10 May 1755 in Almelo.¹ They left on 25 May 1755 for Tubbergen with certification of church membership.¹

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

     Harmen van het Hobbenhuijs (1) married Griete van de Paalhaar.¹ He (2) had banns posted (NH) with Aleida Kuijpers on 10 May 1755 in Almelo.¹ They left on 25 May 1755 for Tubbergen with certification of church membership.¹

Other Information.
Harmen van het Hobbenhuijs lived at the time of his second marriage in Geesteren.¹

     Gradus Kuijper was from Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Hendrica Hinnen on 8 Jun 1755 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 17 May 1755).¹ Gradus Kuijper died on 3 Jul 1810 in Ambt Almelo. Gerrit Kuijper was the witness.³

Other names or spelling variations.
Gerhardus Kuijper (at Gerrit's baptism, and in his halfsister's will).^4,2

Other Information.
He was mentioned in the will of Jannes Bloemendal and Jenneke Kuipers on 23 Jul 1795.²

Census records.
1748 Gericht Almelo census: Household of Jan Kuper.⁵

Proven or possible relations.
Gradus Kuijper was the halfbrother of Jenneke Kuipers, because he is mentioned as such in the will of Jenneke.²

     Hendrica Hinnen was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Gradus Kuijper, son of Jan Jansen Kuiper and Janna Roelofs Bolk, on 8 Jun 1755 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 17 May 1755).¹

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

Proven or possible relations.
Was Hendrica Hinnen possibly the daughter of Gerrit Hinnen? Hendrica's father died before 1755, Gerrit before 1763.

     Janna Kuers was from Albergen at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Hendrik Pascamp on 24 Nov 1753 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 3 Nov 1753).¹

Other Information.
Janna Kuers lived at the time of her marriage under Almelo.¹

     Hendrik Pascamp (1) married Hendrina Pascamp.¹ He (2) married (NH) Janna Kuers on 24 Nov 1753 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 3 Nov 1753).¹

Other Information.
Hendrik Pascamp lived at the time of his second marriage in Senderen.¹

     Maritje Adriaans Ouwejan was from Wets-Zaandam at her marriage.¹ She and Ds. Gerhardus ten Kate, son of Teunis ten Cathe and Maria Warners, had banns posted (NH) on 3 Apr 1756 in Almelo.¹ They left on 18 Apr 1756 for Zaandam with certification of church membership.¹

     Ds. Gerhardus ten Kate was from Almelo at his marriage.^1,3 He (1) had banns posted (NH) with Maritje Adriaans Ouwejan on 3 Apr 1756 in Almelo.¹ They left on 18 Apr 1756 for Zaandam with certification of church membership.¹ Ds. Gerhardus ten Kate (2) married Geertruida Fremerij.⁴

Other names or spelling variations.
Gerrit ten Cate Thzn (at Adriaan's marriage, and in Thomas Buissant's will).^5,6 Gerrit ten Cate Teuniszn (at baptism).²

Other Information.
Gerrit ten Cate Thzn was between 1752 and 1756 and from 1772 - 1811 Mennonite minister in Almelo.^7,5 He was baptized (Doopsgez.) on 3 Apr 1748 in Almelo.²