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What Is Known About Adam Dingmans and Aeltje Jacobse Gardinier (from the Dingman Genealogy Info Site)
Adam Dingmans was born Aug. 31, 1631 in Haarlem, The Netherlands, the second of five children born to Gerrit Dingmans and Janneke Teeuwese. In his early twenties, Adam left Haarlem and came to North America, apparently the only member of his family to emigrate. He arrived in New Amsterdam (later New York) at about the time the city was transferred from Dutch to English control. By 1655 he had moved up the Hudson River to Albany Co., NY. In 1663, he was living in Greenbush in the same county.
He was in his late thirties in about 1668 when he finally married Aeltje Jacobse Gardinier, daughter of Jacob Janse Gardinier. Aeltje, who was 22, had been born in 1646 in Albany Co., and thus was first-generation American. Her parents were among the earliest settlers in the area. In 1670, the first child of Adam and Aeltje was born, a daughter Janneke.
In 1671, when Adam was forty-one, he was appointed roadmaster at Kinderhook, also in Albany Co. This was a position of some importance at the time. He still held this position in 1675 when he was also appointed "path and fence viewer". He was also deputy sheriff during 1679. During this time of civic service and employment, a son Jacob was born (about 1675), and a daughter Sara (Sarah) followed about 1677.
In 1677, Adam bought land from his father-in-law in the Kinderhook vicinity for five hundred guilders. In 1684 he purchased additional land through his father-in-law's attorney, Maes Cornelissen. Jacob Gardinier had earlier built a house on this property. In 1686 Adam was one of 31 settlers who received parcels of land from Richard Nicholls, governor-general of New York, in what was known as the Kinderhook Patent. Those alloted land in the patent were probably some of the first settlers in the area.
Four more children were born after Adam began farming his own land: Rachel, b. about 1680; Josyntie, baptised Sept. 28, 1684; Garrit (Gerrit), bap. Jan. 16, 1687; and Catalyna, b.1690 (one record says 1682).
Adam took the oath of aalegiance to Great Britain in 1699. This was about the time his children were beginning to marry: Janneke to widower Pieter Barentze Cool; Sara to Johannes Van Alen on July 3, 1697; Jacob to Eva Swartwout on Oct. 9, 1698; Rachel to Pieter Van Oostrand (Ostrader) on July 4, 1704; Josyntie to Pieter Van Alen on Jan. 7, 1705; Garrit to Cornelia Gardenier on Sept. 22, 1714; and Catalyna to Johannes Barhayt on Mar. 23, 1718.
In 1683 Adam and Aeltje made out a joint will. The will directed their property be divided among their children, and began: First of all they commend their immortal souls (whenever they shall be separated from their bodies) to the gracious and merciful hands of God, their Creator and Savior, and their bodies to a Christian burial. The Dingmans were members of the Reformed Dutch Church in Albany. (Records begin in 1683; all of the children born after this time were baptised at the same church). Aeltje was no doubt buried there in the manner outlined in the will, but the date of her death is unknown. Adam was still alive in 1720 - almost 90 years old. That year he made out his final will and testament at the home of his daughter Janneke and her husband Pieter Cool, distibuting his estate to his daughters and sons with Pieter as executor. The exact date of his death is unknown.
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Origins of the Adam Dingman Family 1631 (Fay Family Tree, Owner: jhargrave06)-
The Dingman family found in Kinderhook and later in Albany, New York can trace their lineage to the original emigrant Adam Dingman (1631-1721) who was a prosperous freeholder in Kinderhook and later Albany. Adam is clearly identified as the patriarch of this old Dutch colonial family by the numerous records he left behind in both Ulster and Albany County. Beyond public records, the Ostrander Family Association has taken an interest in Adam and his ancestry, due to the marriage of his daughter Rachel to Peter Ostrander. The Ostrander Family Association put together an excellent short history on Adam Dingman, which provides us with a good survey of the New York records concerning the early Dingman family. Adam was a native of Antwerp; forced into fleeing his homeland sometime between 1578 and 1580 when the Spanish began their persecution of the Protestants in the Low Lands. Adam took asylum in Amsterdam where his son, also named Adam, is married in 1601. Nothing further is known of the elder Adam or of any of his other children. Though Mrs. Dingman provides good documentation for most of her family history, the actual proof of the elder Adam Dingman and his association with Antwerp is unknown. The marriage record of Adam the younger, does establish that the groom was born in Antwerp; however, his parents are not named on the document.
jhargrave06 added this on 27 Mar 2010
gwencir originally submitted this to Cirrincione Family Tree on 27 Aug 2008
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Adam Dingman (1631-1721) Immigrant, 1600s & 1700s , Netherlands & NY
Adam Dingman (1631-1721) is the Dingman immigrant to America.
His GREAT GRANDFATHER, Adam Dingman born about 1540 in Antwerp, Belgium, likely moved his family to The Netherlands in about 1580 to escape persecution from catholic Emperor Charles V of Spain who at that time ruled Belgium.
His GRANDFATHER, Adam Dingman born about 1570 in Antwerp, Belgium, was a pursemaker living "outside the gate on the Achterburgwal" of Amsterdam, Netherlands when he married Janneke Gerritse there after their banns 15 September 1601. They moved a few miles away to Haarlem where their 6 children were born and baptized.
His FATHER, Gerrit Dingman born about 1604 in Haarlem, Netherlands, was living on Molen Straat in Haarlem when he married Janneke Teuwese there 25 Jan 1629. They had 5 children, including Adam Dingman (1631-1721), born and baptized at Haarlem, Netherlands. The children's "birthdates" in the Family Group Sheet are actually the dates of their Haarlem baptisms.
Adam Dingman (1631-1721) is the only Dingman known to have immigrated to America and apparently did so in the 1650s. It appears that he was near Albany "up the Hudson River" by about 1655 and was at Greenbush in Albany County in New Netherlands by 1663. He went on to become a "prosperous freeholder in Kinderhook" in Albany County, NY. He married Aeltje Jacobse Gardenier (born about 1646) probably about 1669 at Kinderhook, NY. They were members of the Reformed Dutch Church in Albany. No records were kept there until 1683, but their 7 children were probably baptized there and Adam and Aeltje Jacobse (Gardenier) Dingman were probably buried there. Adam Dingman was Roadmaster at Kinderhook beginning in 1671, Path and Fence Viewer in 1675, and Deputy Sheriff in 1679. Adam Dingman on 09 September 1677 signed a deed for a January 1677 purchase of a Kinderhook home and farm from his father-in-law for 500 guilders, he bought more Kinderhook land through brother-in-law Maes Cornelissen Bloomingdael (married to Aeltje's sister Jacomyntje) in 1678, and is said to have purchased even more Kinderhook land perhaps in 1684. Adam Dingman and wife Aeltje made a joint will 19 November 1683. In 1686 Adam Dingman was 1 of 31 settlers to receive land from Governor-General Nicholls from the Kinderhook patent. In 1699 he took the Oath of Allegiance to Great Britain. Adam Dingman's final will was written 21 January 1721, probably after his wife's death, at the home of daughter Janneke and son-in-law Pieter Cool in the manor of Rensselaerwyck. Adam Dingman was advanced in age by this time and may have been living with them. His will was probated 14 March 1721.
DAUGHTER Rachel Dingman (1680-1730) married Pieter Pietersen Van Ostrander/Van Norstrand (1657-1740) in 1679 and they raised 14 children at Hurley, NY. They were married at Kingston, NY's "Old Dutch Church" and the children were probably baptized there (the birthdates on the Family Group Sheet are actually baptism dates) also.
Sources: Diane Murach's book-in-progress;
Directory to Persons in New Netherlands 1600s;
Dutch Settlers Society, v.46, 1977-9;
the 09 September 1677 deed;
Gary Ian Roberts' research and Mahard Genealogy and Kocher Genealogy and Montez Dingman research
nrclark3 added this on 21 Dec 2009
jlchipman originally submitted this to lamphiear on 5 Dec 2009
Adam Dingman (1631-1721) Immigrant
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Adam Dingman of Kinderhoek, New York
(nrclark tree by nrclark3)
Adam Dingman is the original emigrant to the New World and is the patriarch of the Old New York Dutch family by this name. Research has indicated that he is the son of Gerrit & Janneke (Teeuwees) Dingman of Haarlem. Christening records in Haarlem indicate he was baptized on the 31 of August 1631, which does not conflict with any records found in New York. Adam Dingman's daughter, Rachel, married Peitre Ostrander and thus this family is linked with the Ostranders that settle in Ontario, Canada. Adam Dingman is profiled in Pearson's classic genealogical work on early Albany settlers which is transcribed here as follows:
" Adam, born in Haerlem in Holland, residing in Greenbush 1663; bought a farm in 1677 in Kinderhoeck of his father-in-law, Jacob Janse Gardenier; m. Aeltie [Alice] Jacobse Gardinier; in 1683 they made a joint will; on March 20, 1720-21 he made a separate will in which he speaks of his sons and daughters (not by name) and son-in-law Pieter Cool. Ch: Jacob; Janneke [Jane] w. of Pieter Barents Cool; Josyntie [Josine], bp. Sept. 28, 1684; Garrit [Gerard], bp. Jan. 16, 1687." [re: pg. 43].
The transport record for Adam Dingman has never been located, leaving the exact date of his arrival unclear. An abstract of Adam's original will confirms Pearson's comments and shows that the information about Adam's origins from Haerlem comes from this document. The will written on the 21st of January of 1720/1 mentions that Adam is sick and weak. He divides his estate evenly among all his children and appoints his son-in-law, Peter Cool of the Manor of Livingston to execute the document. Adam's will is witnessed by Willem Halenbeek, Gysbert Osterhout, and Dirk Halenbeek [re: Albany Will Book, pg. 170-1]. Court Minutes indicate that Adam Dingman was a prosperous freeholder. He purchased land from his father-in-law in Kinderhoek and his name is found in county records, as active in many county positions, denoting some status. In 1671, Adam Dingman is appointed as overseer of building roads, fences and enclosures in his neighborhood. He was called into court to appraise or access damages in several court cases. He is called a "referee", in a case, inspecting and accessing damages as an objective and trusted third party. He was appointed deputy sheriff to replace John Lambertse and re-appointed to this position. This position was probably concerned more with tax collection and probate, than with law enforcement. In 1679 and 1682, Adam was appointed as overseer for the county. Adam and his wife Aeltje Jacobs Gardinier made a joint will on the 19th of November 1683 [re: Albany Records, Book 3: 563-4]. After his wife's death, Adam made a separate will on the 21st of January 1721, which was proved on the 20th of March 1721 [re: Albany Records, Book 4: 165-6]. Karen Warren notes that, "Adam Dingman purchased acreage in Kinderhook from his father in-law in 1677 and again in 1684. He also purchased land from Maes Cornelissen in 1684." Adam Dingman is recorded as a member of the Dutch Church in Albany in 1683; however, land records suggest that the family actually lived in Kinderhook. Adam's father-in-law, Jacob Gardenier, owned significant holdings in both locations, as well as ran goods down the Hudson. This may explain the dual residency, as indicated by surviving records.
The following children are identified by the Ostrander Family Association, as the issue of Adam and Aeltie Jacobse (Gardenier) Dingman:
Janneke Dingman
born circa 1670; died unknown
born New York; died prob. Albany, New York
married: Pieter Barentsz Cool
marriage bond dated 05 Feb 1688; New York
children: Henrick; Alida?
Jacob Dingman
born circa 1675; died unknown
born New York; died prob. Albany, New York
married: Eva Swartworund dau. of Roeloff & Eva (Albertsen) S.
marriage bond dated 09 Oct 1698; Ulster Co., NY
children: Adam; Adam; Johannes (m: Mareytje Muller); Jesje; Gerardus (m: Sarah ****); Andries (m: Alide Kermer); Rudophus (m: Annatje Rauw); Eva
Sara Dingman
born circa 1677; died 1747
born New York; died prob. Kinderhook, New York
married: Johannes Van Alen
marriage bond dated 03 Jul 1697; Kinderhook
children: Mauris; Jacobus; Alida; Lysbeth
Rachel Dingman
born circa 1680; died unknown
born New York; died prob. Albany, NY
married: Pieter Ostrander son of Pieter & Rebecca (Traphagen) O.
marriage bond dated 04 Jun 1704; Kinderhook
children: Rebecca; Adam; Petrus; Catrina; Alida; Willem; Jacob; Johannes; Alia; Yzaak; Zara
Josyntje Dingman
baptized 28 Sep 1684; died unknown
born Kinderhook, New York; died prob. New York
married: Pieter Van Alen
marriage bond dated 07 Jan 1705
children: no issue
Garrit Dingman
baptized 16 Jan 1687; died
born Albany, New York;
married: Cornelia Gardenier
marriage bond dated 22 Jan 1714
children:
Catalyntje Dingman
born circa 1690; died
born ;
married: Johannes Barheit
marriage bond dated 03 Mar 1718; Kinderhook, NY
children:
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