| Sources |
- [S394] Ancestry.com, Public Member Trees, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2006;), Database online., Skinner/Schinzel-Ahlemeyer/Haines Tree J_Ahlemeyer.
Record for Andries Arentse Bradt Four stories in Notes.
Life (Arent Andriesz Bradt)
He sailed from Texal on the coast of Holland in the vessel Rensselaerwyck, built in Manhattan. He arrived at New Amsterdam
Occupation: Brewer
Religion: Lutheran
FACT: Friend and companion of Arent Van Curler. 3
FACT: Labeled by the Court of Fort Orange and Beverwyck to be one of the most properous and loyal citizens
Lease of Land on Island Opposite Beverwyck to Arent Andriesz, May 1, 1658: Copy This day, the 1st of May 1658, Mr Ian Baptist van Rensselaer director of the colony of Rensselaerswyck, has agreed and contracted with Arent Adriessen, about the lease of all the tilled land on the island opposite the center of the village of Beverwyck with all the land which he can further obtain from the natives of this country, with the exception of land already cultivated by the honorable van Rensselaer which his honor keeps for himself, and this for the sum of 100 guilders a year besides tithes and two fowls as toepacht, to be paid in good wheat and oats, the wheat to a mudde and in case the lessee should be prevented from using the obligations of the lease and not pay for such period as he does not have the use of the said land. The lease shall continue for the space of four years commencing today. In testimony whereof, Mr Rensslaer and Arent aforesaid have confirmed this with their signatures, without fraud; in R. Wyck, date as above. Was signed : J:B: van Rensselaer, Arent Andries. Below was written: In my presence D V Hamel, Secretary. This copy agrees with the original, which I certify, [signed] D:V: Hamel, Secretary.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuesday, 09 Jun 1654
Arent van den Bergh, plaintiff, against Arent Andriesz, defendant, on account of a dispute about a gun for which the plaintiff paid a certain sum in hand and which the defendant claims to be his gun.
The court is of opinion that the gun must be restored, provided the defendant bears part of the expense, as is proper.
CCarter50 added this on 15 Feb 2011
ChristineRamsauer originally submitted this to Ramsauer Family Tree on 16 Jan 2008
______________________________________
Andries Arentse Bradt
Andries Bradt was born 1578 in Fredrikstad, Smaalenes, Ostfold, Norway. The name of his spouse was Aefje (Eva) Kinetis b: 1584 in Fredrikstad, Smaalenes (Ostfold), Norway. Andries parents were Arent Bradt b 1549 and Catalytje de Vos. Reference - Rootsweb.com #ID: I606665602 by Bradley Maloney.
Andries and Aefje had two sons, Albertse and Arent. They came from Norway to Holland via the Hensiac League. They left the Texal coast of Holland on September 25th, 1636 on "The Arms of the Rensaalearwych". They were registered on the ship as "Bratt". They arrived at the port of New York (New Netherland). Later on April 7, 1637, they moved to Rensselaerswyck (Albany N.Y.) and then to Scenectady N.Y. Arent was one of the first proprietors in that area which is confirmed by records that his shop was located on the west quarter block bounded by Washington, Union Church and State streets. Arent was also nominated on March 30, 1655 for commissioner of New Amsterdam, Fort Orange and Beverwick.
CCarter50 added this on 15 Feb 2011
susasoul originally submitted this to Wilcox and allied Families on 1 Aug 2008
____________________________________________
Forts & Fireplaces of the Mohawk Valley
John Vrooman, who wrote "Forts & Fireplaces of the Mohawk Valley" wrote that "Arent Andriesz Bradt died in 1662 at Rensselerwyck, New York, leaving a widow, three sons & three daughters. He states that two brothers came early to this country from their home in the southeastern part of Norway. Albert & Arent were on the ship Rensselaerwyck, sailing from Amsterdam to New Netherlands and return (9/25/1636 to 11/7/1637).
The Bradt's as a family were in the brewing business, with their brew house located on their property. The farm lands of this family were widely scattered, some of it was just east of the village along the Mohawk, some as far away as Niskayuna, and they received their interest as representatives of one of the original settlers in the "Great Flat". Their part of the lasn was in what was later known as Rotterdam.
CCarter50 added this on 15 Feb 2011
pahucki originally submitted this to Pahucki Tree on 26 Dec 2006
_____________________________
death in indian attack, 1690, Schenectady
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE NAMES OF THOSE KILLED AND TAKEN CAPTIVE ON THAT NIGHT. In addition to the soldiers in the fort, those recorded as being killed in the massacre were:
Myndert Wemp,
Jan Dirkse Van Eps and three children,
Barent Janse Van Ditmars and his son, Cornelis,
Andries Arentse Bradt and one child,
Maria Viele (wife of Douw Aukes),two children,
Mary Aloff (wife of Cornelis Viele, Jr.)
Sweer Teunises Van Velsen, his wife,
Antje Janse Spoor,
Hendrick Meese Vrooman,
Bartholomew Vrooman (father and brother of Adam),
Gerrit Marcellis, wife and child,
Robert Hesselingh,
Sander Van Brakel,
Jan Roeloffse,
David Christoffalse, his wife and four children,
Joris Aertse Van der Bast,
Willem Pieterse,
Jan Poetman and wife,
Domine Thessenmaecker,
Frans Harmense Van de Bogart,
Engeltje Vrooman and infant child,
Rynier Shaets and son,
Johannes son of Symon Schermerhoorn.
The following are recorded as having been taken prisoners:
Isaac Swits and son Cornelis, Johannes Teller,
John Wemp (son of Myndert Wemp above), Symon,
Abraham, Philip,
Dyrck and Claas Groot, all five sons of Symon Groot Sr .
Jan Baptist Van Eps son of Jan Dirkse Van Eps, Albert and Johannes Vedder, sons of Harmon Vedder,
Arnout Janse, Barent Vrooman, son of Adam. Claas son of Harmens Van de Bogart.
Most of the captives were returned to the valley from one to seven years captivity.
Bolded sons taken are from another branch of the family- Symon is our gr-grandfather (Jan Hutinger?-jcw 08.10.2011)
The Fate of Schenectady
In the 1600's, a young man came to America from Holland aboard the ship "Prince Mauritz" as a boatswain. His name was Symon Symonse Groot. He was the start of our Groot/Groat family. Symon married a young lady that he met while living in Fort Orange (which is now known as Albany, NY). Her name was Rebecca du Truiex, she was a pretty young maid and Symon was "taken" with her right away. At least that is what I would like to think. Rebecca's dad was the court messenger of New Amsterdam (which was NY City). They lived in Albany a short time after their marriage, and then moved to Beverwyck (today is known as Schenectady, NY, which means a place beyond the pines). They moved to an area that is now known as the "Stockade" where they owned quite a bit of land. They had 6 sons and 3 daughters. They were farmers and church going people.
The fate of Schenectady was sealed in the middle of January, 1690, when 114 Frenchmen and 96 Sault and Algonquin Indians, started from Montreal to attack English outpost to the south. It was part of the master plan to fulfill the wishes of French King Louis XIV to "build a new empire in America". They came down the frozen ice on Lake Champlain and in about six days, down to a point that is known today as Fort Edward, it was here where they met with the Indian leaders and decided to attack Schenectady instead of Fort Orange.
They continued on down and crossed the icy Mohawk. It was then that spies were sent to scout the Stockade and see if it was secured. Seeing the doors open, and no one guarding them, they reported back to their leaders, and the decision was made to attack. February 9, 1690, during the raid on Schenectady many men, women and children were killed, (which you will find a list of the names at the bottom of this page). Symon and Rebecca's 5 sons, Symon, Dyrk, Abraham, Claas and Philip (Cornelius died when just a young boy) were taken captive by the French and Indians and marched up into Canada. Symon and Rebecca were not in Schenectady at the time of the massacre, they had gone to Albany to attend a Baptism. Imagine their fright when they got the news of what had happend.
The people of Schenectady were secure in their feelings that nobody would go out on such a night like this, freezing cold and so much snow. Most had gone off to bed and were sleeping. A night like this not even the foolhardy Frenchmen would be out. Now why the gates to the fort were not closed is a question no one at this time can answer. Some say that maybe they were so sure that no one would be out they just got careless, and others say maybe the gates were frozen open and they could not be closed. Whatever the reason they were left open and what happend during the night shall always be remembered by all Schenectadians. The half-frozen invaders crossed the river on the windswept ice and soon were inside the stockade.
Suddenly the high-pitched war cries of the warriors split the silence, the signal for a bloody massacre that was to last for two full hours.
Houses were quickly put to the torch and the people who came out in the night were tomahawked and their scalps were taken or they were shot. Symon Schermerhorn though wounded mounted a horse and rode to Albany to tell them of the French invasion and to try and get some help. That morning the French rounded up their prisoners and started back to Canada. As they passed by Scotia, Glen Sander was able to help, he was told that he would be able to choose his relatives from among the prisoners in return for having been kind to some French captives when they were in the hands of the Mohawks a few years earlier. He tried to claim as many as he could without arousing their suspicions. About 60 persons were killed outright, including 10 women and 12 children. And some were taken prisoner. As mentioned above Symon and Rebecca's sons were some of those taken captive. All the sons did return to Schenectady after a years time, except Claas, and we are not sure what happened to Claas. There are many stories as to what did happen to Class but nobody knows for sure.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This poem written by Walter Wilie on June 12, 1690. It was written 4 months after the Massacre.
CCarter50 added this on 15 Feb 2011
janhutinger originally submitted this to hutinger Family Tree on 26 Apr 2008
 |
bradt_house-201_original
bradt_house-201_original CCarter50 added this on 15 Feb 2011 lee200300 originally submitted this to Bowen on 15 Jan 2011 |
- [S394] Ancestry.com, Public Member Trees, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2006;), Database online., Skinner/Schinzel-Ahlemeyer/Haines Tree J_Ahlemeyer.
Record for Arent Bradt
|
1549 - 1600 (51 years)
[1, 2] 
