May 17, 2023
Letters 5/17/23
| Dear Dutch Cousins, On April 29, 2023, I visited with cousins Chris and Jon Canine as we participated in the Patriot Grave Dedication at Fairview Cemetery in New Albany, Indiana. It was a cold, windy, overcast day with the threat of rain in the forecast, but the occasion was marked with patriotic enthusiasm by over 120 attendees. The Piankeshaw Chapter, Indiana Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR was joined by the Sons of the American Revolution, SAR Indiana Society, Clifty Creek Chapter, and Kentucky Society, Governor Isaac Shelby Chapter of the SAR. It was a colorful day with SAR in colonial military uniform and many DAR women in the colonial or patriotic modern-day dress. The American flag and many chapter and society flags fluttered proudly in the wind. Flags were placed to mark the resting places of the Patriots of the American Revolution honored: Major William Silliman, Sgt. Benjamin Buckman, Sgt. Joshua Fowler, Pvt. Joseph Bell, and Fifer Richard Lord Jones. Floral wreaths placed after revealing the DAR and SAR markers for the American Soldiers were numerous and colorful. Recognition of special guests as well as several heartfelt greetings, were shared. Musical tributes and the National Anthem were sung and revered by all. Cousins Chris and Jon Canine of the Governor Isaac Shelby Chapter, Kentucky SAR, conducted Our “Nation’s Tribute” – Flag Folding Ceremony. Another person explained each fold while Chris and Jon proceeded with the action. Chris then presented the flag to Christine Fisher, Hoosier Elm Chapter, INDAR, a descendant of Pvt. Joseph Bell. After full Military tribute, benediction, and recessional, all guests were invited for refreshments and tours at the Scribner House, owned by the Piankeshaw Chapter of the INDAR. At the Scribner House, as a member of the Piankashaw Chapter, I gave tours. Later, Jon, Chris, and I enjoyed a warm conversation and posed for photos. It was a great day celebrating our country’s brave ancestors who served in the American Revolution and a day for renewing our Dutch Cousin friendships. Sincerely, Mary Jo Gohmann     ———————————————————————————————————Mary Jo Gohmann also wrote: Dear Dutch Cousins, Since I recently attended the Patriot Grave Dedication in New Albany, Indiana, it brought up memories of my American Revolution patriots who lived, fought, and contributed to the foundation of this nation. These brave Dutch and French Huguenot descendants resided in Bergen County and many other areas throughout New Jersey. I have proved my national requirements for the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR lineage to two patriots, and am establishing a third. Bergen County was a troubled area leading up to and during the revolution, with mixed loyalties among the colonists. Some professed to be loyal to the King of Britain since they traded goods with the British, while others aligned with the patriots who despised the treatment as subjects with no input on their taxation or confiscation of goods. Those loyal to the king were called “Loyalists” or “Tories,” and those seeking freedom from the mother country were “Patriots” or “Whigs.” The Dutch language was evident throughout the New Jersey Colony, especially in Bergan County. Many of the descendants of David Demarest (1620-1695) and Epke Jacobse Banta (1619-1685) purchased large tracks of land and settled there on their farms. All the men were a part of the New Jersey Militia who were called upon if there were problems in the area. Many militia officers resigned when the colonists’ rights opposed their loyalist views. There became a civil war in New Jersey as well as a revolt against Great Britain. It was not unusual for brothers to divide against brothers and fathers against sons. {Reminds me of our situation today in America with the separation of families over different points of view about our country’s problems}. Military action started in New Jersey before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. By April 1775, the battles of Lexington and Concord signaled the start of armed rebellion. Roving bands of British soldiers were soon eliciting a response from the New Jersey Militia. For seven frightening years, there was no peace in New Jersey. Not only did families feel the loss of their fathers and sons off at war, but the families had their farms and homes raided by the British and often saw their barns set on fire. Samuel Banta, one of my patriot ancestors, was born in 1739 and baptized in the Dutch Reformed Church in Schraalenburg, Bergen County, New Jersey. He was a private in the Bergen County militia and served in the state troops. Unfortunately, he died in the early battles for independence and left his wife, Eva Berdan, with their five daughters and one son, who was just a year old. Besides grieving Samuel’s death, Eva endured several raids on her home by marauding soldiers. David Demarest, my second patriot, was born in 1736 and baptized at the Dutch Reformed Church in Schraalenburg. He served as a Captain of the Bergen County Militias and Lieutenant under Captain Blanch in the New Jersey State Troops. His wife, Jannetje Campbell, had to maintain the family farm and raise their nine children in David’s absence. She saw her son, William follow in his father’s footsteps as he became a lieutenant in the State Troops. We owe so much to our brave ancestors who fought for their independence, wanting a better life for their offspring and later descendants. As a society and a nation, we must stay vigilant and discern that the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights are recognized and followed. We must teach these crucial laws to our families. Our ancestors gave us a great gift of liberty, and it is up to today’s patriots to transfer freedom to the next generation. Peace and blessings, Mary jo Banta Gohmann   William Demarest grave marker in the Cemetery at South Church in Bergenfield, New Jersey near the grave of his father, David Demarest.  ———————————————————————————————————Charlotte Olson wrote: Good to hear from family! So often when I read the newsletter, especially with a family inquiry, I go right for my copies of Paul and Barbara Terhune’s, West of the Salt. So my question is…. does anyone know how to contact their family to check on copyright issues on this three volume set of research? It is such a valuable collection. My understanding is that they are out of print. Vol 2 is a collection of reconstructed maps of the Salt River area, including the names of the landowners and dates of land sales, transfers. Vol 1 and Vol 2 are genealogies of the Dutch families. All the charts are linked together with the history and family stories of our ancestors. Harrodsburg Historical Society has copies in their Dutch Cousins Library. I would like to have them reprinted. Any sales could be used for HHS projects related to the Dutch Cousins…. in Paul and Barbara’s memory. I should think that they would be pleased. ——————————————————————————————————— Judith Cassidy wrote: Subject: Response to Michele Hammann whose query was posted by Janice in the Newsletter This is a rough draft, so please keep that in mind.  [i]. MAJOR SIMON: born 26, Sept. 1746, bp. Dec. 1746 Harlingen, Somerset County, New Jersey, the son of Annetje Dorland and /Simon Van Arsdale.(The Elder) d. 1802, Mercer Co., Ky and was buried in New Providence Cemetery. Simon m. unknown wife with whom he apparently had a son Cornelius. Major Simon Vanarsdale remarried in Conewago to his second wife Aeltje/Ellen Cozine (b. 1746-d. 1811 Mercer Co. Ky.), daughter of Reverend Cornelius Cozine and Antje Staats at Conewago in 1770. Major Simon served during the Rev. War in 1776 as both a Captain and a Major in the York County Militia under whom several Low Dutchmen such as the Henry and John Comigore, and Abraham Banta served. He was a Major in 1778 in 1778 in the 4th Bat. York Co., Pa.Militia. Major Simon was an Overseer of the Poor of Straban Twp., York Co. in 1780, Constable, 1783 and Supervisor in 17789. Simon was one of the signers of the 1783 Petition to the Congress, in regard to land in Kentucky. He owned only one piece of land — in Mt. Pleasant, York Co. probably given to him by his father. He was also a slave owner. His children were: Anatje bp. 1771 m. John Smock, both of Mt. Joy Twp; Lammetie Bap 8 May 1774; Cornelius bp 8 Feb. 1778.moved to Mercer Co., Ky.; Ida bp. 11 June 1780; Simon Madison b. 2 Apr. 1783, d. 7 May 1847, m. 7 Jan. 1809 Mercer Co., Nancy Eccles (dau of John Eccles); and[b.]. Peter: b. 20 Dec. 1787, d. 28 Oct. 1857 Brighton, Ill., m. 16 Sept 1809 Charity demaree day. of Cornelius.Major Simon Vanarsdale, was the grandson of Simon the elder and was Isaac Vanarsdales cousin. Major Simon was one of the Executors of his grandfather, Simon the Elders will. He owned only one piece of land in Mount Pleasant Township. Major Simon Vanarsdale was appointed guardian of John, Sarah and Peter Vanarsdaln the minor Orphan children of Isaac Vanasdalen, for his grandfathers estate bequests. He presented the accounting of his guardianship to the York County Court, 4 June 1773. A Complainant’s Bill, dated 25 March 1791 which shows that Major Simon Van Arsdall who was one of the executors of Simon the Elders estate was sued in 1794 and 1795 by orphan Sarah Montfort, (late Sarah Van Arsdale and husband John Monfort).the great granddaughter of Simon the elder. Adm. Hannah VanArsdale, then Hannah Myers, now dec’d, by this date, Barnabas Smock and Major Simon Vanarsdal had left Pennsylvania prior to the accounts being settled. Major Simon Vanarsdale removed to Mercer County Kentucky where he died in 1802. This may have had to do with Simon the Elders Will. According to Major Simons son Peter, Major Simon had a weakness for fine horses, died bankrupt when Peter was about fifteen, leaving his wife and their children with “not even a home for my widowed mother.” His eldest half brother Cornelius, who inherited Major Simon’s estate, refused to support or provide assistance for Peter and his mother Ellen Cosine/Cozine sister of John. Peter was apprenticed to his Uncle John Cozene (1762-1835), a blacksmith and the son of Reverend Cornelius Cozine, by the court to learn the blacksmithing business. An Apprentice and Guardian Bond was recorded for Peter on the 27th day of June 1803 “between Thomas Allen, Clerk to the County of Mercer and John Cozine blacksmith of the other binding Peter Vanarsdall, orphan of Simon Vanarsdall, deceased, to John Cozine with him to dwell and serve after the manner of an apprentice … until he arrives to the age of twenty one years and the said John Cozine on his part doth covenant and agree to and with the said John Cozine dividing the term aforesaid teach and instruct the said Peter Vanarsdall in all the different branches of his said art trade or ministry of a blacksmith and insure him to acquire a thorough knowledge there of and he will during the said term of time constantly provide for the said Peter Vannarsdale good and sufficient meat drink apparel and lodging fitting for an apprentice and he will teach him or cause him to be taught to read and write and commmon Arithmetic including the rule of three and also at the expiration of the said apprenticeship pay to the said Peter Vanarsdale three pounds ten shillings and a decent new suit of clothes as the law directs and further one horse saddle and bridle which shall be worth on hundred dollars in cash.” This bond is probably a standard agreement. He was to be paid ₤3.10s, receive schooling, a suit of clothes which he never received and a horse, saddle and bridle worth $100.00 in cash which he eventually received. John Cozine had been afflicted with some form of mental illness or alcoholism for several years including the time period of Peter’s apprenticeship. Peter fulfilled his apprenticeship by 20 Dec.1808, two years before John was judged insane in 1811 and incapable of handling his family and property. A Committee of Lunacy was formed consisting of members of his family and the Low Dutch Company. Since John Cozine was no longer able to handle his affairs, the Committee sold part of his land to help support his family. Peter Vanarsdale subsequently sued John Cozine “who is of unsound mind for not meeting all the terms of the apprenticeship under law.” The Committee of Lunacy settled with Vanarsdale. Being bound over to a mentally ill man who had full legal control over him from the time he was young had a major impact on Peter for the rest of his life. He developed a deep empathy with the Cozine slaves and others who were in bondage. Peter knew from firsthand experience from the his own treatment and that of the Cozine slaves, the helplessness of being tethered to a volatile man with little recourse. His early experiences influenced many decisions he made during his lifetime, especially on the issue of slavery. (See John and Hannah Cozine). Peter purchased 197 acres on the Salt River in the neighborhood of the New Providence Church on 14 September 1814 and living there until 1836. Peter related in his autobiography that “In August 1818 myself and wife united with the presbyterian church at new Providence. I had been perplexed about the subject of Slavery especially now when I saw nearly all the different Religious denominations owing Slaves.” He mentions in 1820, “I could not think of living in a town in a Slave State, therefore I was constantly looking for some suitable place in the free states.” He sold his farm in 1836 on the Salt River to James P. Vanarsdall and moved his family to Carrollton, Illinois. Peterdied 28 October 1857 in Brighton, Illinois. While he does not write about it in his biography, family members mention that his home in Illinois was one of the stations on the underground rail way. Sources: William Warren Sweet, “The Autobiography of Peter Van Arsdale,” Religion on the American Frontier, The Presbyterians 1783-1840 (New York City: Harper Bros. Pub., 1936):801-812. “Cozines Committee vs Peter Vanarsdale,” Mercer Co. Ky. Circuit Court Judgements 1786-1821, File u-v, 1-3, filed July and Aug. Court, 1809, completed 2 Apr. 1810, Indenture made 27 June 1803, “Peter Vanarsdale orphan of Simon Vanarsdale, dec’d.” S. C. M-310, Box 466, Mercer Co., Archives at the Margaret L. King Library, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky., courtesy of Phyllis Vannoy Spiker, Lexington, Ky. Apprenticeship Indenture Bond, Thomas Allen, Clerk to the Courts of Mercer Co. Ky. and John Cozine, Blacksmith, Cozine, 27 June 1803, copy of original apprenticeship, courtesy of James Cozine, Las Vegas, Nv. Orphans Court Docket, F:141, 290, Complainant’s Bill , 25 March 1791: York Co. Archives. Barth, The Dorland Enigma Solved, 183-185.; York County Orphans Count Docket C:119, E147-148, F: 141, 290, 402, York County Archives. ——————————————————————————————————— Lilly Martin wrote: In response to Michelle Hammann, and her question re: Rachel Banta Williamson Van Arsdale. Here is a clue to research and confirm concerning her burial place. The Jefferson Presbyterian Church was organized by Orin Fowler, a missionary from Connecticut on Oct. 16, 1818. It was originally known as the Bethel Church, and also as the Ryker meeting house and the brick meeting house. Land for the church, 1 acre 3 rods and 38 1/4 poles in Section 9 Twp. 5N Range 11E was deeded by Jacob Ryker to Samuel Ryker, William B. Benefiel and John Weatherford, trustees of the Bethel meeting house, on July 1, 1828 (Jefferson Co. Deed Book E p. 316.) The Church drew the bulk of its original members coming from the so-called Low Dutch community. When the Pleasant Presbyterian Church was formed in 1828, most of the Low Dutch (Demarees, Vorises, Vanosdols, etc) joined that body, leaving the Scotch-Irish as the dominant group. source: Robert Scott, August 2000 This cemetery is located at the Jefferson Church N.E. of Canaan. Jefferson Co. Presbyterian Church in Shelby Township, Jefferson Co, Indiana. Her death date was Dec. 22, 1831. ——————————————————————————————————— Pat Mickunas wrote: Hi Janice! Thank you for the latest information. My sister, Mary Quinn Bermke (Banta) and I attended the 2019 get together and had a great time. Carolyn mentioned at that time that a trip to New York was a possibility for the group for the annual meeting to visit the settlements there. Are there any plans to take the group to New York this year? We are both interested if the group is going there. Thank you. Pat Quinn Mickunas (Banta) ——————————————————————————————————— Charlotte Olson wrote: Could you forward my email address to Michelle. I did find info on her family in West of the Salt. There is info, also, on the ancestors of Simon and Rachel along with family history stories. This may assist her in nailing down “which” Simon is “hers.” Simon was a Captain in the ARW, so I will check through DAR site this afternoon. Thanks for posting her request. It’s what I love to do! —————————————————————————————————— Michelle Hammann wrote: Thank you Charlotte, I appreciate it. His father Garrett is in the corrections file. I’d love to use both father and son. ——————————————————————————————————— Joseph Erwin wrote: Subject: More Dutch ancestors Eliza Banta was my 2nd great grandmother. You are all familiar with the Bantas and all the people they affiliated with–many of whom came to New Netherlands in the early to mid 1600s. I recently found another line with which I had been unfamiliar. I used FamilySearch to see if I was related in any way to William Penn. Of course, I am. I had always thought of him as being English. His father was, but his mother was born in The Netherlands. Through her, my ancestry on mom’s side connects. We are 2nd cousins, 10 times removed. That means his great grandparents were my 10th great grandparents. In my line their daughter was GREITJEN PIETERS OP DEN GRAEFF (1600-1683), who was born in Krefeld. Krefeld was then in the southernmost part of The Netherlands, but it is now in northwestern Germany. Greitjen was one of a group of Dutch Mennonites who had moved south to avoid religious persecution. These were Wm. Penn’s mother’s people. A number of them were converted to the Society of Friends (Quakers), and they were recruited by Penn to go to the new world. Thirteen families from Krefeld sailed on the CONCORD to Philadelphia, and they established what became Germantown, PA. Greitjen was 83 years old during the trip, and she died a few weeks after arriving. HOWEVER, she had given birth to a daughter in 1620 from her first marriage. Both her 1st husband and their daughter were in New Netherlands early on. It is not clear whether she was also there early. But when she made here final voyage to the new world, four of her grown children and their families were with her. It is a complicated but interesting story, with far too many details to include here. If any of the cousins are interested and/or connected, please feel free to email me at agingapes@gmail.com. Thanks. —————————————————————————————————— Judith Cassidy also wrote: Adams County Historical Society Do you have a relative from Adams County who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces? Here is our list: https://www.achs-pa.org/file_download/cb7934f9-fb7b-4061-9bdd-ed73684241d4 We hope you will join us for a special ceremony at our new museum at 11am on Memorial Day. ACHS staff, volunteers, and local veterans will be reading each person’s name. More here: Memorial Day Name Reading. Note that I sent the list of names of those Revolutionary Soldiers from the Conewago Cemetery to them and they will be added to the list. Judith Smith Cassidy Author  REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS AND OTHER MILITARYSOLDIERS BURIED IN THE NORTHERN LOW DUTCH CEMETERY. Indicates Revolutionary Service.JOHN BODINE: Will 1786. Capt. York County Militia, served 4th Bat.JOHN BRINKERHOFF: York County Militia, Revolutionary War.” He served in the 4th Bat. His actual gravestone is difficult to read.DAVID COZAZART/CROSSARTE/ COSSART: died 29 December 1823, aged 81 . Fourth Battalion of York County Militia Petition, April 30 1779.FRANCIS COSSART: born 1713 – died after 1789, Statesman,-Patriot-Member of the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention 1776.CORNELIUS COZINE and JOHN COZINE: apparent sons of Rev.Cornelius Cozine, were members of Henry Banta’s Company 4th Battalion, York County, Militia in 1784. JOHN COWNHOVER, b. 1747 d. 5-20-1822, age 85 years. He was referred to as “an old soldier of the Revolution.” Inscription reads “In memory of John Cownover who departed this life, age 85yDAVID DAMAREE/DEMORIST: 6-5-1731-1809, served York County Militia, Fourth Batallion, Pvt. David Damaree (see Petition above.SAMUEL OSBORN:The grave of Samuel Osborn is marked for Revolutionary War Service, but according to the tax records, his service must not have been in York County.SIMON VANARSDAL: was a Captain in the York Co. Militia in 1776, and a Major in 1778. (Pa Archives Ii, Vol. 14, pg 479 and 495). Simon was probably the most active member of the Low Dutch Military. The Will of Simon Vanarsdale was probated in York Co., 29 April 1789 and Recorded in Will Book G-385.(PA 6-2-589.)DAVID VANDERBILT: (1756-1833) Pennsylvania, Pvt., York Co Militia, Revolutionary War, 1756-1843.”DAVID VANDINE:d. 1795, Straban Township, Rev. Military Service, 30 Jan. 1781, Pvt. 5th Class.DR. DAVID WEANER: 12/10/1930, Service Dates: 7/22/1948-7/22/1952, Rank: Weather Observer, died 8/1/1969.—————————————————————————————————— Judith Cassidy also wrote: To Jay Vanarsdale who inquired about Slavery Issues in Kentucky. My book The History Of Low Dutch Slavery from New Netherland to Kentucky and Beyond covers slavery including the Vanarsdale Families who were slave owners. Its available from Amazon. —————————————————————————————————— Judith Cassidy also wrote: If members of the Dutch Cousins are not already doing so I would suggest they also post queries on Barbara Whiteheads FB site Dutch Cousins in Kentucky, the Vanarsdale Family and Banta Family. Additionally for those individuals who are not already members of Dutch Cousins membership info would probably be appreciated. —————————————————————————————————— Kathy Gillmore wrote: Hi, I live in Houston and have been on the mailing list for several years. I am the great granddaughter of Anna DeBaun Copeland who lived in Park and Fountain Counties Indiana. Does anyone in your group have connections or information regarding the DeBaun family? I believe Joseph DeBaun is buried in Harrodsburg and that Anna’s ancestors lived in Mercer County before going to Indiana. Thank you.  ———————————————————————————————————Judith Cassidy wrote: The Low Dutch Cemetery in Conewago has fallen into disrepair. many times over the past 200 years. While we don’t know what occurred or the correspondence about this topic prior to 1880, a fund was started to address its upkeep. back in the 1880’s, and in 1905 descendants came all the way from Montana to kick off fundraising. Over the years this fund has been depleted and few Low Dutch remain in the area to care for it. Bob VanArsdall, Alan Weaner, I, and others are in the process of starting a not-for-profit expressly to maintain the Low Dutch Cemetery. There is also the possibility of doing archeological survey and restoration work there as well as education and memorials. The Conewago Low Dutch Cemetery is the resting place for some of our Revolutionary War veteran ancestors as well as the parents and grandparents of many of the folks buried in Old Mud. Most of the Low Dutch families left Conewago for Kentucky, but smaller groups left for Owasco NY, Virginia, and Ohio. Conewago was not the final stop for the Low Dutch, but it is an important historic waypoint. Below is a copy of the original letter dated June 19, 1905 written by Miss Jennie T. Monfort in regard to establishing the Trust Fund and repairs for the Northern Cemetery, originally in possession of Arther Weaner. Miss Monfort and several other ladies were involved in contacting various descendants. I believe they were living in the area at this date, as Arthur showed me her home.  In the letter Monfort to Schriver a reference is made to a circular letter quite probably the following is copy of this letter. Made available through the courtesy of Dr. Edwin Lutta, Cincinnati, Ohio, who possesses the original. Here are the names and information on those Low Dutch descendants mentioned in the letters.Rev. David Williams Cassat was born 21 May 1844 in Adams County, Pennsylvania and died 7 July 1921 (age 77), in Corning Adams County Iowa. He is buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Adams County, Iowa.Reverend Cassat married Lillian N. Berryhill, April 18, 1888 (deceased 1959), Ch: Paul Clifford (b. 7/29/1889), Lyle, (b, 07/22/1891), David Berryhill (b. 01/25/1894) and Lillian Nura (b. 02/??/1900).Rev. Cassat was the son of Jacob Cassatt (1779-1893) and Sarah Caroline McIlhenny (1800-1857). Siblings: Maria Louisa Cassat 1833-1852 and James Mcilhenny Cassat 1835-1840.A Civil War veteran, he enlisted in Harrisburg September 3, 1864, and mustered there two days later with Co. K, 184th Pa. Inf., serving at the rank of corporal until honorably discharged with his company on 2 June 1865.***********************************Rev. William Wesley VanorsdelI (1844-1928 from Montana, arrived in 1905 for the business meeting in the Cemetery. He arrived with his two brothers Isaac Fletcher (1844-1928) and another, Samuel O (1825-1908).They were the sons of William Samuel Vanorsdel and Mary Osbourne (Osborn), son of William Vanorsdel (1798-1858) and Mary (Osborne), grandson of Isaac VanArsdalen (1762-1844) and Esther (Houghtelin), great-grandson of Garret Jansz Van Arsdalen (1727-1787) and Lucretia (Hegeman), g-g-grandson of…That’s “Brother Van”. 1843-1919, son ofWilliam Vanorsdel (1798-1858) and Mary (Osborne), grandson of Isaac VanArsdalen (1762-1844) and Esther (Houghtelin), great-grandson of Garret Jansz Van Arsdalen (1727-1787) and Lucretia (Hegeman), g-g-grandson of Jan Cornelisz van Arsdalen (1696-1750) and Jannetje (Dorland), g-g-g-grandson of Cornelis Simonsz van Aersdalen (1665-1745) and Marretje Dirckse (Ammerman), and g-g-g-g-grandson of Sijmon Jansz van Aersdaelen (1628-1710) and Pieterje Claes (van Schouw). Great grandfather Garret’s will is on file at the courthouse from his days at ConewagoWilliam Samuel Vanorsdale and his wife Mary Osbourne/Osborn were the parents of the three boys and four girls who were Sarah (Sheets), Margaret, Mary Magdalene, and Orphia. Rev. W. Vanorsdol, was a circuit riding Methodist Minister who served in Montana. He was known as “Brother Van”. Charles Russell, the western artist painted a well known action portrait of him called “Brother Van Shooting the Lead Buffalo”, an honor bestowed on him by the local native Americans. just located the will of William Wesley (Brother Van)’s sister, Mary Magdalene Jones of Tuscola, IL. She, too, remembered the Low Dutch Cemetery. Her will bequeaths “to the Trust Fund of the Low Dutch Graveyard, near Gettysburg, where my father and mother lie buried, the sum of one hundred ($100.00) dollars.” The will was dated May 6, 1911, and filed January 27, 1915. Charles Van Arsdale. Brother Van was well known among both the Indian tribes as well as the local residents in various areas of Montana. His sister Mary Magdalene Jones of Tuscola, Illinois also remembered the Low Dutch Cemetery. Her will bequeaths “to the Trust Fund of the Low Dutch Graveyard, near Gettysburg, where my father and mother lie buried, the sum of one hundred ($100.00) dollars.” The will was dated May 6, 1911, and filed January 27, 1915.———————————————————————————————————Debating the Role of Women in the Dutch Golden Age – AUDIO LINKDear Friehds of the NAHC,In case you missed this wonderful program or would like to watch it again, please click on the link below to view it on the NAHC website.Enjoy the conversation!EXPLORING WOMEN’S HISTORY IN THE 17TH CENTURYCLICK ON THIS LINK TO WATCH THE PROGRAM DEBATING THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE DUTCH GOLDEN AGEWomen’s Lives in New Amsterdam and Beyond   ———————————————————————————————————Chris Canine sent the following links that might be of of interest: https://www.atlasofmutualheritage.nl https://www.newhollandfoundation.nl https://press.princeton.edu/books https://www.nyhistory.org/library http://dutchsettlerssociety.org https://www.nationaalarchief.nl/en Other interests https://harrodsburghistorical.org https://shakervillageky.org Services | Camden Burials | April 20–22, 2023 https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/camden-battlefield-revolutionary-war-soldiers-to-be-honored-reinterred Copyright © 2023 Dutch Cousins, All rights reserved. |
