Almelo Family Reconstructions

     Johanna Santman married Levien Frederijk Bosman.¹ Johanna Santman died after 1732, because she borrows money.¹

     Hendrik ter Haar died after 1728, because he makes a will.¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Henr. ter Haar (as guardian).³

Other Information.

Hendrik ter Haar made a will on 5 Apr 1728. He names the following persons as sole heirs: his nephew Jan ter Haar, his nephew Jan ter Broek, his nephew Bartelt Jansen van Buren, his niece Jennegen van den Broeke, his nephew Abraham ter Broeke, the two children of Gerrit Berentsen ter Broeke, on the condition that they will care for Gerrit Berentsen ter Broeke for the rest of his life, and his nephew Hendrik in de Broek and his wife Vlistina Hoedemakers. He leaves to the Mennonite Poor ƒ50.-, to the Reformed Poor ƒ40.-, to Gerrit Wanders in the alley ƒ100.-, to his nephew Abraham ter Broeke ƒ100.-, an to Gerrit Berentsen ter Broeke's wife ƒ260.-. He names as executors of his estate Jan ter Broek in Steinfurt, Hendrik in de Broek in Amsterdam, Jan ter Haar in Amsterdam, Abraham ter Broeke in Goor and Bartelt Jansen van Buren (Is Hendrik their uncle or their cousin?).¹

Proven or possible relations.
Is Hendrik the same person as Hendrick ter Haar? Hendrick ter Haar marries (2) on 15 Sep 1728, Hendrik ter Haar makes a will on 5 Apr 1728. He mentions no children, only nieces and nephews (or cousins).
Is there possibly a relationship between Hendrik ter Haar and Abraham ter Broeke? The will of Hendrik ter Haar mentions a cousin or nephew Abraham ter Broeke, how is the relation?
Is there possibly a relationship between Hendrik ter Haar and Hendrik ter Broeke? The will of Hendrik ter Haar mentions a cousin or nephew Hendrik ter Broeke, married to Vlistina Hoedemakers.¹
In the will of Hendrik ter Haar only Gerrit Berentsen ter Broeke is named with a patronymic, so he is prob.a son of Berent, Jan ter Broek, Jennegen van den Broeke and Abraham ter Broeke could be children of another sister of Berent, who married a ten Broeke. One sister is likely married to Jan Bartels van Buren, because Bartelt Jansen van Buren is also a nephew.^1,2

     Grete Wanschers was born in 1730.¹

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Jannes Wanschers (2nd quarter).¹

     Lambert Vreman died after 1748, because he is listed in the census.¹

Other Information.
He was a night watchman.²

Census records.
1748 Stad Almelo census: Household of Lambert Vreman (2nd quarter). Household consists of Lambert, his wife and two children: Gese, 20 yr, and Maria, 17 yr.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Is Lambert the same person as Lambert Derxen van het Vree? Lambert Vreman is in the census with daughters Gese, 20 yrs old, and Maria, 17 yrs old, Lambert Derxen van het Vree marries in 1712, no children confirmed as yet.
Is Lambert the same person as Lambert Derxen van het Vree? Lambert Vreman is in the census with daughters Gese, 20 yrs old, and MAria, 17 yrs old, Lambert Derxen van het Vree marries in 1715, and has at least a son Derk (who is married in 1748), and a daughter Geertruit, bap. 1736, who is not in the census.

     Jan ter Haar died after 1728, because he is mentioned in his uncle's will.¹

Other Information.
He lived in 1728 in Amsterdam.¹ He was mentioned in the will of Hendrik ter Haar on 5 Apr 1728.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Jan ter Haar was likely a son of Gerrit ter Haar, because Jan is mentioned in the will of Gerrit's brother Hendrik ter Haar; Hendrik has only one brother, so it seems likely that Jan is his son.^2,1

     Jan ter Broek died after 1728, because he is mentioned in his uncle's will.¹

Other Information.
He lived in 1728 in Steinfurth.¹ He was mentioned in the will of Hendrik ter Haar on 5 Apr 1728.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Jan ter Broek possibly the son of Berent van den Broek? Berent is married to Geesje ter Haar, and Jan is listed in the will of his uncle Hendrik ter Haar.^2,1

     Bartelt Jansen van Buren died after 1728, because he makes a will.²

Other Information.
He was mentioned in the will of Hendrik ter Haar on 5 Apr 1728.¹
Bartelt Jansen van Buren made a will on 9 Apr 1728. He names as sole heir his son Jan Bartels van Buuren and the children of his daughter Geesken Bartels van Buren, married to Jurrien Harenberg, namely Elisabet Harenberg and Gesiena Harenberg, with the understanding that the father, if he wishes, has the right to use it, to be divided into 2 equal portions. He names as executors Abraham van den Broek and Hendrik van den Broek. This will was executed in Hendrik ter Haar's house.²

Proven or possible relations.
Bartelt can not be the same person as Bartelt Jansen. Bartelt Jansen van Buren is mentioned the will of his uncle, and makes his own will in 1728, Bartelt Jansen marries in 1733, but Bartelt Jansen van Buren has already adult children in 1728. Is van Buren a toponymic? And how is the relation with Hendrik ter Haar?¹
Possibly Bartelt Jansen van Buren was the son of Aaltien, Marijken or Sara ter Haar. Hendrik ter Haar is then his uncle.

     Jennegen van den Broeke died after 1728, because she is mentioned in her uncle's will.¹

Other Information.
She was mentioned in the will of Hendrik ter Haar on 5 Apr 1728.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Was Jennegen van den Broeke possibly the daughter of Berent van den Broek? Berent is married to Geesje ter Haar, and Jennegen is listed in the will of her uncle an unknown person.^2,1

     Abraham ter Broeke died after 1728, because he is mentioned in his uncle's will.¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Abraham van den Broek (in Bartelt's will).²

Other Information.
He lived in 1728 in Goor.¹ He was mentioned in the will of Hendrik ter Haar on 5 Apr 1728.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Is there possibly a relationship between Abraham ter Broeke and Hendrik ter Haar? The will of Hendrik ter Haar mentions a cousin or nephew Abraham ter Broeke, how is the relation?
Was Abraham ter Broeke possibly the son of Berent van den Broek? Berent is married to Geesje ter Haar, and Abraham is listed in the will of his uncle Hendrik ter Haar.^3,1

     Gerrit Berentsen ter Broeke died after 1728, because he is mentioned in a will.¹

Other Information.
He had two children.¹ He was mentioned in the will of Hendrik ter Haar on 5 Apr 1728.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Is Gerrit the same person as Gerrit van den Broeke? Gerrit van den Broeke marries in 1700, Gerrit Berentsen ter Broeke has adult children in 1728 (they have to promise to care for him). How is the relation with Hendrik ter Haar?
Gerrit Berentsen ter Broeke was likely a son of Berent van den Broek, because Berent is married to Geesje ter Haar, and Gerrit is listed in the will of his uncle Hendrik ter Haar.^2,1

     Geesken Bartels van Buren married Jurrien Harenberg.¹ She died before 1728, because her children are mentioned in her father's will.¹

Other Information.
She had two children, Elisabet and Gesiena.¹ She was mentioned in the will of Bartelt Jansen van Buren on 9 Apr 1728.¹

     Jacobus Rutgers married Christiena Smedes.¹ Jacobus Rutgers died between 1734 and 1740, because he buys a house, and his estate has a guardian in 1740.^2,3

Other names or spelling variations.
Jacobus Rytgers (in a sales contract).²

Other Information.
He was a Master Carpenter.¹
Jacobus Rutgers and Christiena Smedes with her guardian Secr. Hein made a will on 25 Jul 1730. They name each other as heir. If they still have children born, these will get their legal portion. If there are no children, than testator leaves his part of the estate to his parents.¹

Court Records.

     Christiena Smedes married Jacobus Rutgers.¹ Christiena Smedes died between 1734 and 1740, because she buys a house, and her estate has a guardian in 1740.^2,3

Other Information.

Jacobus Rutgers and Christiena Smedes with her guardian Secr. Hein made a will on 25 Jul 1730. They name each other as heir. If they still have children born, these will get their legal portion. If there are no children, than testator leaves his part of the estate to his parents.¹

     Zeijger Trovest died after 1730, because he makes a will.¹

Other Information.

Zeijger Trovest made a will on 30 Nov 1730. He names as sole heir his sister Engeltjen Trovest and his halfbrother Abraham Trovest. He leaves his aforementioned halfbrother his clothes and his silver buckles, and his sister Engeltjen Trovest a gold coin. He made this will at Cornelis Trovest's house.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Zeijger Trovest was a brother of Engeltjen Trovest, because Engeltjen is mentioned in Zeijger's will.¹
Zeijger Trovest was a brother of Abraham Trovest, because Abraham is mentioned in Zeijger's will.¹

     Engeltjen Trovest died after 1730, because she is mentioned in her brother's will.¹

Other Information.
She was mentioned in the will of Zeijger Trovest on 30 Nov 1730.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Engeltjen Trovest was a sister of Zeijger Trovest, because Engeltjen is mentioned in Zeijger's will.¹
Engeltjen can not be the same person as Engele Trovest. Engeltjen Trovest's brother is not mentioned in the will of Engele Trovest's parents.

     Abraham Trovest died after 1730, because he is mentioned in his halfbrother's will.¹

Other Information.
He was mentioned in the will of Zeijger Trovest on 30 Nov 1730.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Abraham Trovest was a brother of Zeijger Trovest, because Abraham is mentioned in Zeijger's will.¹
Is Abraham the same person as Abraham Troost? Abraham Trovest is a halfbrother of Zeijger Trovest, Abraham Troost marries in 1737. He would be either a lot younger than Zeijger, or he marries late.

     Maria Brouwer married Frerik Braemer.¹ Maria Brouwer died after 1735, because she makes a will.¹

Other Information.

Maria Brouwer with her guardian Dr. Hein made a will on 12 Mar 1735. She names as sole heir Jan Barkelman and his wife Anna Kloppes.¹

     Frerik Braemer married Maria Brouwer.¹ Frerik Braemer died before 1735, because his wife makes a will as a widow.¹

Other Information.

     Jan Barkelman married Anna Kloppes.¹ Jan Barkelman died after 1735, because he is mentioned in a will.¹

Other Information.
He was mentioned in the will of Maria Brouwer on 12 Mar 1735.¹

     Anna Kloppes married Jan Barkelman.¹ Anna Kloppes died after 1735, because she is mentioned in a will.¹

Other Information.
She was mentioned in the will of Maria Brouwer on 12 Mar 1735.¹

     Dora Derkjen Helmig married Jannes Nijhof.^1,2

Other names or spelling variations.
Dora Helmes (in the VOC database).² Dora Helmigs (in a mortgage).³

Court Records.


Proven or possible relations.
Was Dora Derkjen Helmig possibly the daughter of ? Helmus? Dora Derkjen is not mentioned in the will of ? Helmus's daughter.

     Gerrit Nollen married Judith Janmaat.¹ Gerrit Nollen died after 1768, because he makes a will.¹

Other Information.

Gerrit Nollen and Judith Janmaat with her guardian Dr. E. Dull made a will on 24 May 1768. Testator gives his mother her legal portion. They name each other as heir. They leave their next-of-kin their clothes and ƒ25.-. And ƒ10.- to the NH Poor in Wierden.¹

     Judith Janmaat married Gerrit Nollen.¹ Judith Janmaat died after 1768, because she makes a will.¹

Other Information.

Gerrit Nollen and Judith Janmaat with her guardian Dr. E. Dull made a will on 24 May 1768. Testator gives his mother her legal portion. They name each other as heir. They leave their next-of-kin their clothes and ƒ25.-. And ƒ10.- to the NH Poor in Wierden.¹

     Harmen ten Cate died after 1771, because he is mentioned in his brother's will.¹

Other names or spelling variations.
Harmen ten Cate Herm.zoon (as neighbor).

Other Information.
He was mentioned in the will of Johannes ten Cate and Judith ten Cate on 4 Dec 1771.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Harmen ten Cate was a brother of Johannes ten Cate, because Harmen is mentioned in Johannes's will.¹
Is Harmen the same person as Harmen ten Cate? Harmen ten Cate married in 1732, father living, Harmen ten Cate is mentioned in his brother's will in 1771. But Harmen ten Cate's sons have a guardian in teh taxlist of 1750.

     Hendrik ten Cate Sr died after 1773, because he is mentioned at the probate of his sister's will.¹

Other Information.
He was mentioned in the will of Johannes ten Cate and Judith ten Cate on 4 Dec 1771.¹ Hendrik ten Cate Sr presented Judith ten Cate's will for probate on 13 Feb 1773.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Hendrik ten Cate Sr was a brother of Judith ten Cate, because Hendrik is mentioned in Judith's will.¹
Is Hendrik the same person as Hendrik ten Cate? The will of Hendrik ten Cate Sr' sister mentions her brother Hendrik ten Cate Sr. (and a retarded brother Thomas).
Is Hendrik the same person as Hendrik ten Cate? The will of Hendrik ten Cate Sr's sister mentions her brother Hendrik ten Cate.

     Thomas ten Cate died after 1773, because he is mentioned at the probate of his sister's will.¹

Other Information.

He is described as "mute" in the will.¹ He was mentioned in the will of Johannes ten Cate and Judith ten Cate on 4 Dec 1771.¹

Proven or possible relations.
Thomas ten Cate was a brother of Judith ten Cate, because The will of Judith mentions her brother Thomas.¹

     Hendrik ten Cate Jr died after 1773, because he is mentioned at the probate of his aunt's will.¹

Other Information.


Proven or possible relations.
Is Hendrik the same person as Hendrik ten Cate? Hendrik ten Cate b. in 1743, Hendrik ten Cate Jr is a guardian in 1773.
Is Hendrik the same person as Hendrik ten Cate? Hendrik ten Cate b. in 1740, Hendrik ten Cate Jr is a guardian in 1773.