Almelo Family Reconstructions

     Emanuel Boschman was from Almelo at his marriage.^3,2,1 He (1) had banns posted (NH) with Margrieta Agnes van Buijzen on 6 Oct 1720 in Almelo.³ They left on 1 Dec 1720 for Tubbergen with certification of church membership.³ Emanuel Boschman (2) had banns posted (NH) with Johanna de Witt on 15 May 1735 in Almelo.² They left on 7 Jun 1735 for Ulsen with certification of church membership.² Emanuel Boschman (3) had banns posted (NH) with Stientje Engbers on 15 Feb 1739 in Almelo.¹ They married on 4 Mar 1739 in Denekamp.^1,6 Emanuel Boschman died on 28 May 1741 (at the ship Haamstede).^7,6

Other names or spelling variations.
Emanuel Bossman (in the mortgage).⁵ Emanuel Bosman (in the will).⁸

Other Information.
He was mentioned in the will of Hendrina Willemina Bosman on 24 Sep 1720.⁸
Emanuel Boschman was employed by the VOC. He started his service on 26 Dec 1740 on the ship "Haamstede" (Chamber of Hoorn). He was a soldier. His employment ended by his death on 28 May 1741 on the ship.⁷

     Beleka van Kleef was from Zwolle at her marriage.¹ She and Jacob Bavink, son of ? Bavink, had banns posted (NH) on 29 Apr 1747 in Almelo.¹ They left on 16 May 1747 for Zwolle with certification of church membership.¹ Beleka van Kleef died on 1 Dec 1768 in Zwolle.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Belia van Cleef (in the Mennonite list).²

Other Information.
Her father was Willem van Kleef. (He died before 1747).¹ She was baptized on 2 Oct 1729 in Zwolle.² Beleka came on 23 Sep 1746 to Almelo with certificate from Zwolle. She went back to Zwolle in 1758, after the death of her husband.²

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

Proven or possible relations.
Was Beleka van Kleef possibly the daughter of Willem van Cleef? Beleka's father died before 1747, Beleka after 1738, both are from Zwolle.

     Jenneken Lohuis married (NH) Jannes Bennink van het Avontuur on 30 Jul 1747 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 3 Jul 1747).¹

Other Information.
Jenneken Lohuis lived at the time of her marriage in Deventer.¹ Her father was Jan Lohuis.¹

Census records.
1748 Gericht Almelo census: Household of Jannes Bennink.²

     Jan Hilberink (1) married Griete Hermsen van Hesselink.¹ He (2) had banns posted (NH) with Geertruid Hermsen Bennink on 28 Jun 1739 in Almelo.¹ They married on 26 Jul 1739 in Borne.¹

Other Information.
Jan Hilberink lived at the time of his second marriage in Gericht Borne.¹

     Lisabeth Blenke was from Hengelo at her marriage.¹ She and Gerrit Beunk, son of Gerrit Hendrix and Trijntje Zwiers Kleissen, had banns posted (NH) on 25 Sep 1745 in Almelo.¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Elizabeth Blenken (at Garradina's and Gerrit's baptism).^2,3

Other Information.
Lisabeth Blenke lived at the time of her marriage in Almelo.¹

     Jan Beunk was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Hendrina Nijkamp on 18 Feb 1748 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 13 Jan 1748).¹ Jan Beunk died after 1774, because he was living at the time of Triene's marriage.³

Other names or spelling variations.
Jan Swierink (in the census).⁴

Census records.
1748 Gericht Almelo census: Household of Jan Swierink. Household consists of Jan, his wife Hendrina Nijkamp, a maid Anna, and a free person, Gerrit van Wierden.⁴

     Aaltje Beuink was from Wierden at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Hendrik Streumer on 26 Apr 1741 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 26 Mar 1741).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
The widow Henrik Stromer (in the census).²

Other Information.
Aaltje Beuink lived at the time of her marriage in Almelo.¹ Her father was Hendrik Beuink.¹

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of the widow Henrik Stromer (3rd quarter). Household consists of the widow only. She was a boarder, but not listed with whom.²

     Hendrik Gerrijtsen Streumer was from Almelo at his marriage.^1,2 He (1) had banns posted (NH) with Janne Lamberts on 5 Oct 1710 in Almelo.¹ Hendrik Streumer (2) married (NH) Aaltje Beuink on 26 Apr 1741 in Almelo.² (Banns 26 Mar 1741).² Hendrik Gerrijtsen Streumer died before 1748, because his wife wa a widow in the census.³

Other names or spelling variations.
Hendrik Streumer (at 2nd marriage).²

Proven or possible relations.
Was Hendrik Gerrijtsen Streumer possibly the father of Jenneke Hendriks Streumer? Jenneke's father living in 1745, Hendrik marries (2) in 1741, dies before 1748.
Was Hendrik Gerrijtsen Streumer possibly a brother of Gerrit Gerritsen Streumers? Only based on surname and patronymic.

     Berent Berentzen Grobben (1) married Jenneken Wouters.¹ He (2) married (NH) Jenneke Hendriks Streumer on 25 Apr 1745 in Almelo.^2,1 (Banns 10 Apr 1745).¹ Berent Berentzen Grobben died before 1751, because his wife was a widow at 2nd marriage.²

Other Information.
He lived at the time of his second marriage in Vriezenveen.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Berent Berentzen Grobben possibly the father of Jannes Grobben? NO: Jannes's father living in 1772, Berent died before 1751.

     Treintje Spijkers was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Cornelis Barentse on 2 Dec 1742 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 3 Nov 1742).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Catharina Spikers (at Bernardina's baptism).² Joanna Spikers (at Bernardus' baptism).³ Trijne (in the census).⁴

Census records.
1748 Gericht Almelo census: Household of Cornelis Beusen.⁴

     Cornelis Barentse was from Enter at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Treintje Spijkers, daughter of Jannes Spijkers, on 2 Dec 1742 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 3 Nov 1742).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Cornelis Barentse Beuse (father's farm name). Cornelius Beusing (at Bernardus' baptism).² Lambertus Beuse (at Aleida's baptism).³ Cornelis Beusen (in the census).⁴

Other Information.
Cornelis Barentse lived at the time of his marriage in Borne.¹ His father was Barent Beuse. (He died before 1742).¹

Census records.
1748 Gericht Almelo census: Household of Cornelis Beusen. Household consists of Cornelis, his wife Trijne, three children under 10: Berendina, Aele and Berent.⁴

     Jannes Spijkers died after 1747, because he was living at the time of Treintje's marriage.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Jannes Spijkers possibly the father of Jan Spijkers? Jan's father living in 1741, Jannes in 1747.
Was Jannes Spijkers possibly the father of Fenne van het Spijker? Fenne's father living in 1754, Jannes in 1748.
Is Jannes the same person as Spijker Jannes? Jannes Spijkers's son Zwier is enumerated at the same address as Spijker Jannes in the census.

     Aeltjen Mersinkhof was from Gericht Borne at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Jan Spijkers on 11 Jun 1741 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 21 May 1741).¹

Other Information.
Her father was Jan van het Mersinkhof. (He died before 1741).¹

     Aaltje Spijkers was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Jan van Lamting on 11 Jan 1743 in Almelo.^1,2 (Banns 8 Dec 1742).¹ Aaltje Spijkers died before 1754, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Aleida Spiker (at the twins' baptism).³

Proven or possible relations.
Was Aaltje Spijkers possibly the daughter of Jan Spijkers? Aaltje's father living in 1742, Jan in 1745.

     Johannes Knoop was from Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Janna Lammerijk on 5 Nov 1747 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 14 Oct 1747).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Jannes Knoop (at Johanna Maria's baptism, and in the census).^2,3 Jannes Jansen (patronymic).

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Jannes Knoop (2nd quarter). Household consists of Jannes, his wife, and a carpenter's mate, 18 yr old.³

Proven or possible relations.
Was Johannes Knoop possibly the son of Jan Cnoop? Johannes' father living in 1747, Jan married in 1705.

     Janna Lammerijk was from Gildehuis at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Johannes Knoop on 5 Nov 1747 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 14 Oct 1747).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Janna Lambertman (at Geertruit's baptism).²

Other Information.
Janna Lammerijk lived at the time of her marriage in Almelo.¹ Her father was Jan Lammerijk. (He died before 1747).¹

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Jannes Knoop, not mentioned by name (2nd quarter).³

     Elizabeth ten Cate was born in 1723 in Almelo.^1,4 She married (NH) Harmen Kosters Gzn, son of Gerrit Coster and Stijntjen ten Cathe, on 8 Jan 1747 in Almelo.^1,5 (Banns 3 Dec 1746).¹ Elizabeth ten Cate died on 13 Jan 1758 in Almelo.⁶

Other Information.
She was baptized (Doopsgez.) on 15 Jul 1742 in Almelo.^6,2

     Harmen Kosters Gzn was from Almelo at his marriage.² He married (NH) Elizabeth ten Cate, daughter of Jan ten Cate and Fokkelijna Coster, on 8 Jan 1747 in Almelo.^2,4 (Banns 3 Dec 1746).² Harmen Kosters Gzn died on 11 Feb 1758 in Almelo.⁴

Other names or spelling variations.
Hermen Coster (at Jan's marriage).⁵ Hermen Koster (in his parents' will).³

Other Information.
He was baptized (Doopsgez.) on 14 Sep 1741 in Almelo.^4,6 He was mentioned in the will of Gerrit Coster and Stijntjen ten Cathe on 17 Jun 1739.³

Proven or possible relations.
Is Harmen the same person as Hermen Kosters? Hermen Kosters is in the census with his wife and a child under 10, Harmen Kosters Gzn marries in 1747.

     Gerrit Coster was born in Dec 1673.⁴ He married (NH) Stijntjen ten Cathe on 21 Nov 1708 in Almelo.² (Banns 21 Oct 1708).² Gerrit Coster died on 20 Jan 1760 in Almelo.⁴

Other names or spelling variations.
Gerrit Kosters (at Harmen's marriage).⁵ Gerrit Koster (in his will).⁶ Gerrit Kosters Sr. (in a mortgage).⁷ Gerrit Coster Senior (in the taxlist).⁸

Other Information.
He was baptized (Doopsgez.) on 1 Jan 1699.⁴ He lived at the time of his marriage in Almelo.²
Gerrit Coster and Stijntjen ten Cathe with her guardian Secr. Hein made a will on 17 Jun 1739. They name each other as heir, with the special condition that Erve Hulscher, which is the property of Huize and Heerlijkheid Rhenen, will be managed by the survivor. They name after their deaths as sole heir their children, namely Catharina Coster, Judith Koster, wife of Gerrit Koster, Aaltjen Arentjen Koster, Hermen Koster, Anneken Koster and Gerrit Koster. They wish that their eldest child Erve Hulscher shall manage after their death.⁶

Court Records.


Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Gerrit Coster (1st quarter). Household consists of Gerrit, wife Christiene, three children: Catharina, 38 yr, Anneken, 23 yr, and Gerrit, 19 yr, and a maid Janna, age 19 yr.⁹
1750 Heerlijkheid Almelo taxlist: Gerrit Coster The total estate was valued at 9698:0:0.⁸

Proven or possible relations.
Gerrit Coster was a brother of Jan Coster.³
Was Gerrit Coster possibly the father of Hendrik Kosters? Hendrik's father died before 1752, father's name Gerhard, Gerrit alive in 1746.
Was Gerrit Coster possibly the father of Christina Kosters? Christina's father alive in 1743, Gerrit alive in 1746.

     Jannes van het Krabshuis married (NH) Anna Kosters on 8 May 1746 in Almelo.^2,1 (Banns 2 Apr 1746).¹ Jannes van het Krabshuis died before 1760, because his wife was a widow at 2nd marriage.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Jannes Krabshuis (at Albert's baptism).³ Jannes Eskes (patronymic).

Proven or possible relations.
Was Jannes van het Krabshuis possibly the son of Esse Hendrix op de Krabshuis? Jannes's father living in 1746, Esse in 1748.

     Aaltjen Alberts was from Wierden at her marriage.¹ She and Gerrit Harmsen had banns posted (NH) on 7 Oct 1718 in Almelo.¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Aaltjen Alberts Veldhuis (father's farm name). Aleijdis Krueseler (at Gijsberta's baptism).² Aleijdis Alberzen (at Albertus' baptism).³ Aleijdis van Ommen (at Aleijdis' baptism).⁴ Adelheidis Wanscher (at Jan's baptism).⁵

Other Information.
Aaltjen Alberts lived at the time of her marriage in Heerlijkheid Almelo.¹ Her father was Albert Veldhuis.¹

     Henderik van het Krabshuis was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Janna van het Kolthoff on 29 May 1745 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 2 May 1745).¹ Henderik van het Krabshuis died after 1779, because he was living at the time of Harmen's marriage.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Hendrik van de Krabbendijk (at Jannes' baptism).³

Census records.
At an unknown date Gericht Almelo census: Household of Esse Krabshuis.⁴

     Janna van het Kolthoff was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Henderik van het Krabshuis, son of Esse Hendrix op de Krabshuis, on 29 May 1745 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 2 May 1745).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Janna Wolters (patronymic, at Jannes' baptism).²

Census records.
At an unknown date Gericht Almelo census: Household of Esse Krabshuis.³

Proven or possible relations.
Was Janna van het Kolthoff possibly the daughter of Wolter Kolthoff? Janna's father died before 1745, Wolter before 1739.

     Derk van de Krabshuis died before 1741, because he died before Jannes's marriage.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Derk van de Krabshuis possibly the father of Maria Derksen? Maria's father liiving in 1733, Derk died before 1740. Maria's farm name could also have come from her 2nd husband's 1st wife.
Was Derk van de Krabshuis possibly the father of Jan Derksen van het Krabshuis? No parents mentioned at marriage, Derk died before 1741.

     Maria Harmsen Hemminck and Jan Derksen van het Krabshuis had banns posted (NH) on 25 Feb 1731 in Almelo.¹ Maria Harmsen Hemminck died before 1736, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.²

     Jenne Erfferink was from Ulsen at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Jannes Derksen van de Krabshuis, son of Derk van de Krabshuis, on 4 Jan 1742 in Almelo.^1,2 (Banns 17 Dec 1741).¹ Jenne Erfferink died before 1755, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Jenne van Arvink (at Gerrit's baptism).³ Jenneken Berensen (patronymic, at Berend's baptism).⁴

Other Information.
Her father was Beerent Erfferink.¹

     Baerent Harmsen was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Geertruijd Jansen on 13 Jul 1749 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 14 Jun 1749).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Baerent Harmsen van de Krabshuis (father's farm name).

Proven or possible relations.
Was Baerent Harmsen possibly the son of Harmen van de Krabshuis? Baerent's father living in 1749, Harmen died before 1756.

     Geertruijd Jansen was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Baerent Harmsen on 13 Jul 1749 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 14 Jun 1749).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Geertruijd Grobben (at Geze's baptism).²

Proven or possible relations.
Was Geertruijd Jansen possibly the daughter of Jan Grobben? Geertruijd's father died before 1749, Jan after 1736.

     Geesken Hermsen was from Ulsen at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Berent van het Slot, son of Berent van de List, on 29 May 1740 in Almelo.^1,2 (Banns 1 May 1740).¹ Geesken Hermsen died between 1758 and 1766, because she makes a will in 1758, and her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.^3,2

Other names or spelling variations.
Geeske Wagters (in her will, and at her husband's 2nd marriage).^3,2 Geesken Hermsen van Westershuis (father's farm name).

Other Information.
She lived at the time of her marriage in Almelo.¹ Her father was Hermen van Westershuis (Hermen Wagters). (He was from Halle).^1,3
Berent van het Slot and Geeske Wagters with her guardian Secr. Hein made a will on 3 Apr 1758. They name each other sole heir, but the father of testatrix, Herman Wagters, if he is still living is entitled to his legal portion.³
Berent van het Slot and Geeske Wagters with her guardian Dr. E. Dull made a will on 26 Feb 1765. They name each other as heir. After the death of the last, the estate will go to Hermina Camphuis, daughter of Jannes Camphuis, who now lives with them, on the condition that she will continue living with them until the death of the last spouse. Testatrix gives ƒ100.- to the children of her sister Fenneken Wagters.⁴

Census records.
1748 Gericht Almelo census: Household of Berent van het Slot.⁵