Almelo Family Reconstructions

     Janna Princen was from Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Abraham Lindeman, son of Otto Hannissen Lindeman, on 26 Sep 1723 in Almelo.^3,1 (Banns 24 Aug 1723).¹ Janna Princen died before 1731, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.³

Proven or possible relations.

     Hendrik Egberts van Lente was from Hardenberg at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Fenneke Jansen Vreelink on 1 Aug 1723 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 26 Jun 1723).¹

Other Information.
Hendrik Egberts van Lente lived at the time of his marriage in Heerlijkheid Almelo.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Hendrik Egberts van Lente possibly a brother of Gerrit Egberts van Lente? Based on patronymic and farm name, but Hendrik is from Hardenberg.
Was Hendrik Egberts van Lente possibly the father of Janna van de Lente? Janna's father died before 1765. Hendrik's wife is Fenneke, Janna has a daughter Fenneke.
Was Hendrik Egberts van Lente possibly the father of Aaltje van de Lente? Aaltje's father died before 1776.
Is Hendrik the same person as Hindrick Egbers? Hindrick Egbers has a daughter Aaltien on 13 Jul 1736, Hendrik Egberts van Lente's possible daughter Aaltje marries in 1777 with a widower, and has no children in 3 marriages.

     Fenneke Jansen Vreelink was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at her marriage.¹ She married (NH) Hendrik Egberts van Lente on 1 Aug 1723 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 26 Jun 1723).¹

     Judith ten Cate was born in 1699 in Almelo.^1,2 She married (NH) Jan Coster, son of Jan Coster and Judith Willink, on 11 Jul 1723 in Almelo.^2,1 (Banns 13 Jun 1723).² Judith ten Cate died on 22 Jan 1771 in Almelo.¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Judith Coster (married name, in Mennonite list).⁵

Other Information.
She was baptized (Doopsgez.) on 15 Nov 1716 in Almelo.¹
Jan Coster and Judith ten Cate with her guardian Jan Fredrik Hein made a will on 8 Dec 1760. They declare that their property is held communally. Testator declares that the large silver teapot was a wedding present from him to his wife. Testator wishes that of the estate "Het Storksel," in Gericht Borne, that he had bought on 28 May 1733 from the Leenkamer of the House and Heerlijkheid Ruinen, half shall be divided between the 2 children from his 1st marriage and the 5 children from his 2nd marriage, and the other half in 5 equal portions between the children on his 2nd marriage. He Leaves to the 2 children from his 1st marriage, namely Judith Coster wife of Jan ten Cate Janszn, and an unknown person husband of Aleida Coster, and to the 5 children from his 2nd marriage, namely Catharina Coster wife of Harmannus ten Cate, Elizabeth Coster wife of Hendrik Bavink Jacobszn, Aleida Coster, Focolina Coster and Johannes Coster, all 3 still unmarried, half of the common estate. Testatrix leaves the other half to her forementioned 5 children. The survivor will have the lifelong use of the estate. They give in advance, for good reasons, to their daughter Aleida Coster ƒ1500.-. Their son Johannes Coster will get the house in which testators are livng, with the yarnshed and the nearby house and bleaching field, on the condition that he pays ƒ5000.- into the estate. They wish that there 3 unmarried children, if still unmarried, will get an sum, equal to what the married children have received.⁶ Jan Coster's estate was probated on 5 Mar 1771. Jan ten Cate Janszn, husband of Judith Coster, Jan Hermen Coster, Hermannus ten Cate, husband of Catharina Coster, Hendrik Bavink Jacobszn, widower of Elizabeth Coster, as guardian over his 3 minor children, Aleida Coster, with her guardian Dr. E. Dull, Focolina Coster, widow of Sijbrand ten Cate, and Johannes Koster, all children and heirs of the late Jan Coster and Judith ten Cate, present their parents' will for probate.⁶

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Jan Coster, not mentioned by name (2nd quarter).⁷

     Berend van de Beek was from Gericht Delden at his marriage.¹ He and Hendrikje Rijshorst had banns posted (NH) on 25 Apr 1723 in Almelo.¹ They left for Rijssen with certification of church membership.¹

Other Information.
Berend van de Beek lived at the time of his marriage in Heerlijkheid Almelo.¹

     Hendrikje Rijshorst was from Rectum at her marriage.¹ She and Berend van de Beek had banns posted (NH) on 25 Apr 1723 in Almelo.¹ They left for Rijssen with certification of church membership.¹

     Berendje Harmsen Laamacker was from Delden at her marriage.¹ She and Gerrit Erentsen van Noorthoorn had banns posted (NH) on 4 Apr 1723 in Almelo.¹

Other Information.
Berendje Harmsen Laamacker lived at the time of her marriage in Heerlijkheid Almelo.¹

     Lambert Gerritsen Sterk came from Zenderen at his marriage.¹ He and Aaltje Wilms had banns posted (NH) on 4 Apr 1723 in Almelo.¹ They left on 21 Apr 1723 for Borne with certification of church membership.¹

Other Information.
Lambert Gerritsen Sterk lived at the time of his marriage in Almelo.¹

     Aaltje Wilms was from Borne at her marriage.¹ She and Lambert Gerritsen Sterk had banns posted (NH) on 4 Apr 1723 in Almelo.¹ They left on 21 Apr 1723 for Borne with certification of church membership.¹

Other Information.
Aaltje Wilms lived at the time of her marriage in Almelo.¹

     Abraham Wolters was from Almelo at his marriage.¹ He and Aleijda Kippers, daughter of Jan Jansen Kippers, had banns posted (NH) on 21 Feb 1723 in Almelo.¹

     Aleijda Jansen Kippers was from Almelo at her marriage.^1,2 She (1) had banns posted (NH) with Jan Claassen, son of Jan Claassen, on 12 Mar 1702 in Almelo.¹ Aleijda Kippers (2) had banns posted (NH) with Abraham Wolters on 21 Feb 1723 in Almelo.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Aleijda Kippers (at 2nd marriage).² Aaltien Kippers (in a contract).³

     Lambert van de Grimberg was from Almelo at his marriage.¹ He and Geesje Hobbelink had banns posted (NH) on 24 Jan 1723 in Almelo.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Is Lambert the same person as Lambert van de Krabshuijs? Lambert van de Grimberg marries Geesje in 1723, Lambert van de Krabshuijs's daughters marry in 1749, Fenne has a daughter Geesje.

     Geesje Hobbelink was from Delden at her marriage.¹ She and Lambert van de Grimberg had banns posted (NH) on 24 Jan 1723 in Almelo.¹

     Frederik Wilhelm Graaf van Rechteren and Dorothea Charlotte Rijksgravin van Carel Rudenhausen had banns posted (NH) on 17 Jan 1723 in Almelo.¹ They married on 31 Jan 1723 at Huize Almelo.¹

     Dorothea Charlotte Rijksgravin van Carel Rudenhausen and Frederik Wilhelm Graaf van Rechteren had banns posted (NH) on 17 Jan 1723 in Almelo.¹ They married on 31 Jan 1723 at Huize Almelo.¹

     Lambert Harmsen was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at his marriage.^2,1 He and Fenneke Vrerijx Letteboer had banns posted (NH) on 20 Dec 1722 in Almelo.² Lambert Harmsen (2) married (NH) Janna Jansen on 10 Dec 1760 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 23 Nov 1760).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Lambert Harmsen van het Lambertshuis (at 1st marriage).²

Other Information.

Lambert Harmsen made a will in Jul 1768. He names his wife Janna Janssen Roelofs as sole heir. If she predeceases him, the estate will go to her son Abraham Letteboer.³

Census records.

Proven or possible relations.
The relation between Lambert Harmsen and his parents is based on the fact that a Lambert Harmsen is a guardian over the children of Willem Letteboer. Willem was married to Mette Abbink. Mette's mother Gerrit married (1) Harmen Gerrits, and (2) Jan Abbink. If Lambert is a halfbrother of Mette, the guardianship would be logical.

     Fenneke Vrerijx Letteboer was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at her marriage.¹ She and Lambert Harmsen, son of Harmen Gerrits and Gerrit Lambers, had banns posted (NH) on 20 Dec 1722 in Almelo.¹ Fenneke Vrerijx Letteboer died before 1760, because her husband is a widower at 2nd marriage.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Fenne Letteboer (at her husband's 2nd marriage).²

Proven or possible relations.
Was Fenneke Vrerijx Letteboer possibly the daughter of Vrerijck Letteboer? No parents mantioned at marriage.

     Jan te Robbenhaar was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Engeltje Berens Dreijerink on 6 Dec 1722 in Almelo.^1,2 (Banns 15 Nov 1722).¹ Jan te Robbenhaar died before 1744, because his wife was a widow at 2nd marriage.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Joannes Robbenhaer (at baptisms).³

Proven or possible relations.
Is Jan the same person as Joannes Robbenhaar? Joannes Robbenhaar bapt. 1690, parents Esse and Geesje, no parents mentioned at Jan te Robbenhaar's marriage, has children Swier and Geesje. Erasmus (Esse) is Assuerus (Swier)?
Was Jan te Robbenhaar possibly a brother of Gijsberta Robbenhaer? Gijsberta was a sponsor at the baptism of Jan's son.³

     Zwenneke Harmsen van het Winkelhuijs was from near Goor at her marriage.¹ She and Jan Arendzen van het Stegehuis had banns posted (NH) on 8 Nov 1722 in Almelo.¹ Zwenneke Harmsen van het Winkelhuijs died before 1730, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.²

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

Proven or possible relations.
Was Zwenneke Harmsen van het Winkelhuijs possibly a sister of Jenneken Harms van het Winkelhuis? Based on patronymic and farmname, both are from Goor.

     Margrieta Spenkeln was from Delden at her marriage.¹ She and Vrerik Alberts had banns posted (NH) on 13 Sep 1722 in Almelo.¹

Other Information.
Margrieta Spenkeln lived at the time of her marriage in Almelo.¹

     Berendje Janssen van het Veerenhuis was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at her marriage.¹ She and Egbert Harm van het Stegehuis had banns posted (NH) on 6 Sep 1722 in Almelo.¹ Berendje Janssen van het Veerenhuis died before 1753, because her husband was a widower at 2nd marriage.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Barendje van het Veerenburg (at her husband's 2nd marriage).²

     Adolf Philip Zeijger Graaf van Rechteren and Augusta Florentina Rijksgravin van Izenburg had banns posted (NH) on 30 Aug 1722 in Almelo.¹ Adolf Philip Zeijger Graaf van Rechteren died after 1746, because he was living at the time of Sophia's marriage.³ Adolph Philip Zeijger Rijksgraaf van Rechteren (at his son's marriage).³

Court Records.

Stadsgericht, Almelo, 8 Jun 1741: Evert Voerknegt and his wife Maria Jansen ter Haar, Baerent Spijker, Everd Cremer, Baerent Boom and Getruit Bolk give as collateral to A. P. Z. Graaf van Rechteren, Lord of Almelo and Vriezenveen, for the six-year lease of the mill, which he and an unknown person will operate, their house and yard, in which they are living, in the Godschalkalley, between the house of an unknown person and that of an unknown person , and also a mortgage, which an unknown person , widow of Wolter Voerknecht had in 1739 taken out with them.⁴
Stadsgericht, Almelo, 9 Jun 1741: Geertruid ten Bruggencate, widow of Berend Spijker, for herself and as guardian of her minor daughter Venneken Spijker, with her guardian burgemeester Albertus Bastiaan, and also Hermannus Spijker, Baerent Spijker, Gerrit Spijkers, Evert Voerknegt and Cornelis Baerschers and his wife Henrica Ruinx, an unknown person and his wife Geesken ten Bruggencate, als for her absent son an unknown person and his wife Catharina Aleida Poortenaar, give their house of 3 dwellings, between the house of an unknown person and the alley to the Schutte to A. P. Z. Graaf van Rechteren, Lord of Almelo and Vriezenveen, as collateral for the six-year lease on the mill, which an unknown person together with an unknown person will operate.⁵

Census records.
1748 Gericht Almelo census: Household of The Countess Widow Zophia Juliana Gravin van Rechteren.²
1750 Heerlijkheid Almelo taxlist: Adolf Philip Zeijger Graaf van Rechteren. Real estate was valued at 125800:0:0.⁶

     Augusta Florentina Rijksgravin van Izenburg was from under Burdingen at her marriage.¹ She and Adolf Philip Zeijger Graaf van Rechteren, son of Adolph Hendrik Vrijheer van Rechteren and Sophia Juliana Rijksgravinne van Castell, had banns posted (NH) on 30 Aug 1722 in Almelo.¹

     Joochem Willem Behme was from Minden at his marriage.¹ He married (NH) Lucretia Luloff, daughter of Jan Lulofs and Aleijda Mekelencamp, on 9 Aug 1722 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 19 Jul 1722).¹ Joochem Willem Behme died on 25 Oct 1742 in Asia. his wife was a widow in the census (but Jan was not "nagelaten zoon" in 1751) was the witness.²

Other names or spelling variations.
Willem Beem (at Jan's marriage, and in the census).^3,4 Willem Bemen.²

Other Information.

Willem Bemen was employed by the VOC. He started his service on 19 Mar 1729 on the ship "Oostrust" (Chamber of Amsterdam). He was a soldier. His employment ended by his death on 24 Oct 1742 in Asia.²

     Lucretia Luloff married (NH) Joochem Willem Behme on 9 Aug 1722 in Almelo.¹ (Banns 19 Jul 1722).¹

Other names or spelling variations.
The widow Willem Beem (in the census).³

Other Information.
She was mentioned in the will of Gerrijt Cuijper and Aleida Metelenkamp on 18 Apr 1720.²

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of the widow Willem Beem (3rd quarter). Household consists of the widow and two sons: Jan, 24 yrs old, and Claes, 22 yrs old.³

     Jannes van de Hammik was from Heerlijkheid Almelo at his marriage.¹ He and Egbertje Zenderink had banns posted (NH) on 21 Jun 1722 in Almelo.¹ They left on 18 Jul 1722 for Wierden with certification of church membership.¹

     Egbertje Zenderink was from Wierden at her marriage.¹ She and Jannes van de Hammik had banns posted (NH) on 21 Jun 1722 in Almelo.¹ They left on 18 Jul 1722 for Wierden with certification of church membership.¹

     Berend Hendrix te Wierdijk was from Almelo at his marriage.¹ He and Harmijne J. Wissink, daughter of Jan Wissink, had banns posted (NH) on 7 Jun 1722 in Almelo.¹ They were married on 29 Jun 1722 in bed.¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Bernardus Rikmanspool (at Maria's baptism).³ Bernardus te Wierick (as a sponsor).⁴

Proven or possible relations.
Berend Hendrix te Wierdijk was a brother of Trijntje Hendrix te Wierdik, because Berend and Trijntje are sponsors for each others children, and an unknown person 's 2nd wife is sponsor for Trijntje's children.

     Harmijne J. Wissink was from Tubbergen at her marriage.¹ She and Berend Hendrix te Wierdijk, son of Hendrik te Wierijke, had banns posted (NH) on 7 Jun 1722 in Almelo.¹ They were married on 29 Jun 1722 in bed.¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Hermelindis Wissing (at baptisms).³ Willhelma Wissinck (at Jan's baptism).⁴

Other Information.
Harmijne J. Wissink lived at the time of her marriage in Almelo.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Harmijne J. Wissink possibly a sister of Harmen Wissink? Harmen is a sponsor at the baptism of Harmijne's children.