Secretary, Harry Stephen Vorhis, A.B . His son Jan thoe Hees, born circa 1525, appears in the court records in the years 1558, 1573, and from 1575 to 1578. Coert took the Oath of Allegiance in Flatlands in Sep 1687. Ch. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Y. Stephen Robin Voris, 2526 East 26th St., Brooklyn, N . He was married on April 24, 1681 to Helletje Reinier Wizzelpenning. In 1660 the congregation in Breukelen withdrew from the collegiate arrangement, and built its own church. It is quite probable that a more comprehensive search at Assen, the capital of the province of Drente, would disclose considerably more data relating to the early history of this family. Pending any such further research, the information set out above, which takes the line back continuously to just prior to 1500, should afford much pleasure to all descendants and inspire them to greater effort in honor of this outstanding family name, past and present. Failed to remove flower. On July 23, 1716, he bought of William Couenhoven 7 acres of land in the town of Flatlands. It therefore becomes necessary to find what may be deemed the correct spelling, and show more consistency than the records exhibited. Jannetje; parents: Albert Stevensen, Jelitje Reyniers. Maria Jean Pratt Hopper, The Hopper Family Genealogy, Descendants of Andries Willemszen Hoppe(n) of New Amsterdam 1651-1658, The First Six Generations (Montvale, N.J.: M.J.P. It was published in the summer of 1932 in a limited edition, and has enabled many applicants for membership to trace unbroken lines of descent from Steven Coerten, the common ancestor of the family in America. One other man is listed as a servant, one as a tailor, and one with a family as a shoemaker. Wollentje; parents: Albert Albertsz, Hendrikje Stephansz; op Amersfoort; witnesses: Jan Stephansz, Willemtje Seubering. Gen. 995 Name(Coert),Byr,pla,Spouse,MD,Dyr-Family Group Sheet of Joseph W Wilson with varifications from __ar Book of Holland Society of New York,1926-25-26-27 pg 249,208;___ of Am. Some attention has also been paid to family migrations, and to variant spellings of the name. Marriage Hendrickje married Albert Albertse Terhune in Flatlands, New York, in 1675 when she was 20 years old. A copy will be forwarded for $1. While Mr. Van Voorhis succeeded in tracing many of these to the ninth, and some to the tenth generation, he was aware of many omissions and not a few errors. Albert Stevense Van Voorhees was the son of Steven Coerts Van Voorhees and Willemtje Roelofs Seuberinge. [C. Harvey, "Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, NY," pg. 1690-1783 Neeltje Van Voorhees: September 23, 1676 WFT Est. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The vessel proved staunch, the sailors faithful, and in the end the anticipated harbor came into view. 1734 WFT Est. However, little information is given concerning those branches of the family that had removed from Long Island to other sections. Not a few variant spellings are due to frontier school teachers who registered incorrectly the names of the children who came to their schools. He arrived in Nieuw Amsterdam with his family on 15 Apr 1660. Hopper, 2005), page 13, no. Let each so live and so labor as worthy to be of the fathers , And mothers of past generations through whom we ve received our being. Afte r the secularization of these estates in 1598 Coert's heirs apparently succeeded to the manorof Voorhees, for in 1619 Albert Coerten (Albert, son of Coert), born circa 1573, was meyer of that property, while Jan Coerten (Jan, son of Coert) was meyer of Middelhees and Coert was meyer of Achterhees. 1638 in Ruinen, Hees, Drenthe, Holland, occupation magistrate, deacon, d. aft 1702 in Flatlands, Long Island, NY. 6. II , pages 10 and 15, involved in a land transaction with a Hendrick Luekens, Jr. Y . 7, p. 546. Coert Stevense Van Voorhees married Marretje Gerritse Van Couwenhoven in 1664. Please note that membership is not confined to those who bear the ancestral name, forcollateral relatives are welcomed. This account has been disabled. Later still some moved to Louisiana, Colorado, and California. This Indian currency has been found as far north as Hudson Bay and Alaska. Crest, A tower d'or. Mar. Notes for Coerten Stephense Van Voorhees: Immigrated in 1660 to New Amsterdam with his father. ). Witnessed the baptism of Willemyntie Albertse Terhune , daughter of Albert Albertse Terheune and Hendrickje Stevens Van Voorhees, on 2 April 1677 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (godfather Steve Coerten, godmother Willempie Roel(ofs?)). The generation intervening between 1636 and 1660, the year Steven Coerten and his family arrived, afforded sufficient time for the establishment at Amersfoort of a considerable community of Dutch farmers, artisans, hunters and fishermen. He was also known as Cheri Stevense Van Voorhees. The Elders of the Church usually served as magistrates also, and the Deacons were made responsible for the poor of the entire community. To that end I caused a search to be made at the St. James College of Heraldry for arms, if any, belonging to the Holland family of Van Voorhees, and on the return of the search received the following description of the Van Voorhees arms with a herald's certificate under the seal of the College : V AN VOORHEES E c aux 1. J., at a local family reunion, will be deemed a fitting conclusion to this first publication of the VA N VOORHEES ASSOCIATION. In the course of time arms were registered to prevent improper use, and the Herald's College in England came to be recognized as having more power than any similar institution on the continent. Al l that had appeared in the earlier work respecting the Van Voorhees family, and much in addition, is found in the later book. ", Hoff, Henry B. ", Evans, Thomas Grier. Busy days of preparation lessened the distress of mind the members of the family felt as they thought of partings and farewells. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Y. EXECUTIV E COMMITTE E The ofhcers and I r v i ng \ V tison Voorh ees. He married Marretje Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven, daughter of Gerret Wolfersen Van Kouwenhoven and Aeltje Cornelis Cool, b 1664. 24 May 1727 - Hackensack, Bergen Co, New Jersey, USA Mother Aaltje Houels Wessel Father Steven Coerte Van Voorhees Show more Quick access Family tree Records 52 Photos 130 New search Albert Stevense VanVoorhees family tree Family tree Explore more family trees This is puzzling, for clergymen of those days were well educated and scholarly. He described how each could settle in the most economical manner according to the practice of the country, and thus earn a living. Learn more about merges. Motto-Virtus Castellum M cum. But once the decision was made, the family set itself resolutely to the task of preparing for the trip. 1679, d. 1679 Stephen Albertse Terheune+ b. Names of Members from Amersfort. On 29 Mar 1696 Jan Kiersen and Hendrickje Jans were sponsors at Brooklyn for the son of her half-brother Jan. Ch. N . In the census of 1698 the family is listed as 1 man 1 woman and 1 servant. of State, Albany, N)Y) Vo. He arrived in Nieuw Amst erdam with his family on 15 Apr 1660. Voorhees, Aelte Stevense WFT Est. Thus, the Saxon blood, speech, and customs prevail today in those areas. He served as a deacon and was a member at Dutch Reformed Church, Flatlands, Kings County, New York, 1677. Jan; parents: Barend Jurriaansz, Aaltje Stephens; op Utrecht; witnesses: Jan Stephensz, Hendrikje Stephensz. T H E NAM E The English requirement respecting patronimics brought to an end the Dutch system of names, in accordance with which both sons and daughters bore as their second names the first name of their father ; as Coert Stevense and Altj e Stevense, children of Steven Coerte or Korten, whose father was Coert or Kort. This has been done. The number of the crew is not stated. And further he encouraged people of wealth to remove to New Netherland as the English were moving to New England, and to aid those who had no means to defray the cost of passage and other expenses, and thus provide for a large body of working people. To all to whom these presents shall come or may concern, Greeting : Know ye, that at Kings County, the twentieth day of November instant, before Richard Stillwell, Es- quire, being thereunto duly authorized and appointed, the last Will and Testament of John Stevenson was proved, and now approved and allowed of by me, having while he lived, and at the time of his death, Goods, Rights, and Credits in divers places within this Province, by means whereof the full disposition of all and singular the Goods, Rights, and Credits of the said deceased and the granting administration of them, as also the hearing of accounts, calculations or reckoning, and the final discharge and dis- mission from the same, unto me solely and not unto any other inferior judge, are manifestly known to belong, and the administration of all and singular the Goods, Rights ? Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998. 1653 Hendrickje Stevens Van Voorhees b. ca. Rethicerl from an illustration in the Van Voorhees Genealogy. He came over with his father in 1660, settled in Flatlands. He was the son of Steven Coerts Van Voorhees and Aeltje Wessels. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Albert Stevensen and Cornelia Westervelt were sponsors at the baptism of his grandson, Albert, son of Lucas Albertsen and Annetje Kip, 14 May 1727 at Hackensack Ref. Oct. 1757) (car). It can then be determined whether it will be practicable to publish a new and complete edition of the Van Voorhees Genealogy. Mr. Kephart is a member of the Association through his great grandmother. 1656, d. 1692 or 1693 Albert Stevensz Van Voorhees b. ca. Left behind were the meads of old Holland and his home near the village of Hees : Hence the surname he bore, as do we, the euphonious name of Van Voorhees. PUTNAM'S SONS The Knickerbocker Press 1888. Alberts Albertsz and wife Hendrikje Stephens. Half sister of Merghin Stevense Van Voorhees; Coert Stevense van Voorhees; Hendrickje Stephense Kiersen (Van Voorhees); Wessel Stevense Van Voorhees; Aeltji VanVoorhees and 1 other; and Johannes Coerte Van Voorhees less. . Van Voorhees Association, "Steven Coerts (Coerte) (Coerten) Van Voorhees", New Netherland Connections Vol. He owned much land and appears in many transfers of property. Children by Aeltje: Coert Stephense Van Voorhees b. ca. A grand-daughter of Wolphert Gerritse married the oldest son of Steven Coerten, and became the ancestress of many of the Van Voorhees name. He married Marretje Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven, daughter of Gerret Wolfersen Van Kouwenhoven and Aeltje Cornelis Cool, b 1664. Thus a strong bond of union with the Fatherland was to hold, though former political ties must thereafter be relinquished. It was decided to organize a VA N VOORHEES ASSOCIATION, to elect temporary Officers, and a general Committee to work out a plan of procedure. There were nine single men, if Coert be counted, three of them in the employ of Roeloff Swartwout, a farmer from Gelderland who was returning after a visit to the home land, but of whose family nothing is stated. Is anyone with access able to verify: (Jan Kiers) "His will was dated on 4 August 1705 proved 3 Sep 1705. https://archive.org/details/vanvoorheesvoorh00vori/page/n5/mode/2up, https://ia800202.us.archive.org/21/items/colonialfamilie00rhoagoog/colonialfamilie00rhoagoog.pdf, http://www.purfeerst.com/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I052642&tree=purfeer, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175017336/hendrickje-stevens-terheune, New Netherland Settlers Merge Approval System, New Netherland Settlers Project Needs Church Records. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. The next year the people of Amersfoort began building a church. "Records of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols.5- (1874-): 7:23. He was born in 1637 at Hess, Drenthe, Netherlands. He captain of Militia in 1689. www.conovergenealogy.com/ancestor-p/p223.htm#i329. David William Voorhees, editor, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Vol.1, 1677-1720 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 1998), page 353. Register in Alphabetical Order, of the Early Settlers of Kings County, Long Island, N.Y., from Its First Settlement by Europeans to 1700: With Contributions to Their Biographies and Genealogies, Compiled from Various Sources. 10 T H E VA N VOORHEES HISTORICAL HANDBOOK and county magistrates-to affix their wax seal to all deeds and papers attested by them. Names with the preposition thoe are very few in the Netherlands now.Instances are those of Van Harinxma thoe Sloten, Van Begma thoe Kingma, and Van Wageningen thoe Dekema, all Friesian noble families. Born: abt. Some of the third generation sought homes in the Hudson valley along the Fishkill, others in New Jersey, principally in Passaic, Middlesex, Monmouth and Somerset counties. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Created by: James VanVoorhis Added: 6 Nov 2015 Find a Grave Memorial ID: 154682295 On the receipt of the certificate from the College of Heraldry Elias Van Voorhis had a drawing made in the form now familiar, and printed it on a chart, and also in his book on William Roe Van Voorhis. He was the son of Steven Coerts Van Voorhees and Aeltje Wessels. Amersfoort was a town in Holland whence had emigrated in 1630 one Wolphert Gerritse, who with Andreas Hudde, probably acting as agents of the Dutch West India Company, obtained from Indian chieftains, in 1636, deeds to several thousand acres of land in this section. As few families of today have easy access to the Genealogy of the Van Voorhees Family published in 1888, the Association arranged during its first year to issue a Condensed Genealogy, wherein are traced in compact form the lines of descent from Steven Coerten of all persons bearing the Van Voorhees name so far as they appeared in the large volume or could be ascertained, carrying the lines in some cases to the ninth generation. Hence we may believe that about the first of June De Bonte Kou sailed proudly into the lower bay, past Sandy STEVE N COERTEN'S MIGRATIO N 21 Hoek, with Coney Eylandt to the right ; then throughthe Narrows, and the inner harbor until she came to anchor off the southern tip of Manhattan. In 1665 all of Long Island and part of what is now Westchester County, was designated Yorkshire and divided for court purposes into the East Riding, the North Riding and the West Riding. Old Members found here in the 4 Villages in the year 1677. http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~brouwergenealogydata/genealogy/p688.. She was born circa 1660 at Hees, Drente, Netherlands. On the De Bonte Kou passenger list ages only were given-22, 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2. Derived, it is said, directly from Stephen, the first Christian martyr:- Stephen Coerte, Van Voorhees, the name that appeared on the Bontekoe's record To this vessel he trusted his all, for with him came Vrouw Van Voorhees, And also five sons and three daughters, the children that blessed their union. Jun. On 11 June 1677 they sponsored for the son of Hendrick Jansen and Geurtjen Hendricks at the Brooklyn Ref. The four mothers could count on the young wife of Jan Kiers and the three maidens to help them with the care of the children. http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~brouwergenealogydata/genealogy/p688. She was born circa 1660 at Hees, Drente, Netherlands. OFFICERS ELECTED MA Y 21, 1932 "*-'President, Rev. [6], He was age 22 when he arrived in New Amsterdam on de Bonte Koe, He was one of two representatives of Flatlands in Assembly held at City Hall in New Amsterdam, April 10, 1664. She was the second daughter of Steven Coerts Van Voorhees to be named Hendricktje. He was also known as Koert Stevensen Van Voorhees. The banks, still in evidence, were immense heaps or banks of oyster, clam and other sea shells, the refuse of an extensive "sewan" or "wampum" manufacturing industry carried on by the Indians from time immemorial. Albert Lucasz Van Voorhees b. Van Voorhees Association, "Steven Coerts (Coerte) (Coerten) Van Voorhees", New Netherland Connections Vol. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. He was married to Elena van der Schure. Maria Van Voorhees: Abt. Good tillage land. Husband of Cornelia Reimers Wizzelpenning and Femmetje Aukes Van Voorhees The Life Summary of Coert Stevense. It also states that the bell was brought to Amersfoort on the 27th of August, 1686, by Jan Alberts (Terhune). He was the son of Steven Coerts Van Voorhees and Aeltje Wessels. [5], Coert (Koert) Stevens(e) (Stephense) was born in 1637 in the Netherlands. Officers and an Executive Committee were elected, and a series of By-laws accepted with directions that the Committee draft them in suitable form. 1684, at the ripe age of eighty-four, possessed of several tracts of land in and about Flatlands, as is evidenced by later conveyances made by his heirs. Albert was chosen as an elder in the Hackensack Ref. Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998. 1681 Gerebrecht Terhune b. https://www.ancestry.ca/interactive/6961/42037_2421401696_0511-00229?pid=82153, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~brouwergenealogydata/index.htm, Collections of the New-York Genealogical and Biographical Society, http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:New_Netherland_Settlers_-_Approval_System. Later arms were adopted, or granted in consequence of knighthood conferred on the field of battle or by a sovereign. Elias Van Voorhis was a student at the College of the City of New York, later at Columbia Law School, from which institution he received his LL.B. Steven Coerts Van Voorhees, Willemtje Roelofse Van Voorhees (born Seubering). He must have been born about 1495. and on 16 Sept they sponsored for Steven the son of her half-brother Lucas at the Flatbush Ref. Steven Coerts Van Voorhees was born in 1600 at Hees, Drenthe, Netherlands. 140 East 54th St.. New Vork, N . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Albert van VOORHEES. The war with Spain in the Netherlands was waged with varying success, and it required many years to establish the republic on a firm basis. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. 20 T H E VA N VOORHEES HISTORICAL HANDBOOK A ll passengers had long since learnedthat the southern course was to be taken, for that had been found most favorable. , LL.D . Names of Members from Amersfort. His correspondence would prove invaluable to those who are looking forward to the preparation and publication of another and more complete Genealogy of the Van Voorhees Family brought clown to date. He was born circa 1654 at Hees, Drenthe, Netherlands. Y., a letter which contains a few statements in addition to those in the book itself. cktje Stevense Terhune (born Van Voorhees), Merghen Stevense Van Voorhees, Coert Stevense, Stephense Van Voorhees, Wessel Coerte Van Voor Voorhees, Ruinen, De Wolden, DR, Netherlands, New Amersfoort Flatlands, Long Island, New York, Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, United States, Hendrickje Stephense Kiersen (Van Voorhees), Hendrickje Stevense Terhune (born van Voorhees), Hendrickje Stephense Terhune (born van Voorhees), Hendrickje Stevense Grietja van Voorhees Stevenkonin, Kiers, Kierz, Kiersen, Hendricktje Stevense Terhune (born Vanvoorhees), Hendrickje Stevense Kiers Kiersted (born van Voorhees). [9] [10] He took his oath of allegiance in September 1687 as Coert Stevense Van Voorhuys, having been in the country 27 years. Ancestral File (R). This action was certified on the margin of the document over the signature of Peter Stuyvesant, Director General, and C. V. Ruiven, Secretary. Abbreviation: Ancestral File (R) Title: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R) (Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998) Subsequent Source Citation Format: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R) BIBL The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1721-1814 Maria Van Voorhees: Abt. Coert Stevense is 14 degrees from Jennifer Aniston, 17 degrees from Drew Barrymore, 18 degrees from Candice Bergen, 20 degrees from Alexandre Dumas, 14 degrees from Carrie Fisher, 26 degrees from Whitney Houston, 15 degrees from Hayley Mills, 15 degrees from Liza Minnelli, 14 degrees from Lisa Presley, 15 degrees from Kiefer Sutherland, 15 degrees from Bill Veeck and 20 degrees from Brian Nash on our single family tree. Mar. 3 (2007): 12:75. and Flatlands. The field of the shield was quartered and tinctured and blazoned most nobly ; Two quarters emblazoned with oak trees, and two were with castles resplendent, Noting a union of lines of equal position and standing. The Genealogy is in two parts. Coert Stevense Van Voorhees was commissioned Captain of Militia by Lt Gov Jacob Leisler on December 27, 1689, when he was 52 years old. He was living on 20 Jun 169 9, when he conveye d property in Gravesend to his son Albert Coert. In1930 they joined in celebrating the 300dth anniversary of his coming to America. In the confusion that followed the disintegration of Charlemagne's Carolingian empire, the bishops of Utrecht gained secular power in A.D. 94L In A.D. 1024 the bishop of Utrecht became lord of Drenthe, where the people were at this belated hour emerging from their Saxon heathenism. The rate was 36 guilders for each adult, but what reduction was made for small children is not stated. So, cousin, you see we need not be ashamed of our immigrant ancestor, or his family in the fatherland, and as to the arms given above, we have an undoubted right to their use." Since first to these shores came the name two centuriesand more must be reckoned. Aug. 13, 1651; d. (Will dated Feb. 3, 1704). "The Old Church on the Green" pg. Ruinen, De Wolden, Drenthe, Netherlands 1702 He wasliving on 20 Jun 1699, when he conveyed property in Gravesend to his Albert Coert. Jun. On May 19, 1729, he bought of John Waldron two lots of woodland in Flatbush, " lying in the 2d Keuters division, known as lots Nos. He died a 20. He was appointed magistrate and he and his wife were members of the church. The work proved far greater and costlier than he had anticipated. Twenty-nine, including a servant from Meppel, were from Drente, four from Gelderland and one from Zeeland. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. In addition to an extensive correspondence the officers have arranged and held fifteen Rallies ; five in New York state, six in New Jersey, two in Ohio, one in Illinois, and one in Washington, D. C. At all of these the objects in view have been explained, and at some of them important papers have been read on special lines of family history, involving much research. Coert Stevense Van Voorhees was born in 1637 at Hess, Drenthe, Netherlands. 13-Aug-1682 Willemtje Terhune+ b. In southern Drenthe, between Ruinen and Echten, is the small town of Hees. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Try again later. A large and interested membership is deemed essential to the success of the Association. ], Document by Barbara Voorhees Ellis That document is: "Descendants of Steven Coerte Van Voorhees" which is a publication of the Voorhees Association. The Friesians prevail in western 'By Calvin I . Jan Stevensen van Voorhees Collection: MyHeritage Family Trees Site name: Ohmann Web Site Site manager: Janet Ohmann Birth: 1652 - Hees, Ruinen, Drenthe, Netherlands Death: Nov 20 1735 - Flatbush, Kings, Colony of New York, British Colonial America Parents: Steven Coerte Van Voorhees, Willemptje Roelofse Van Voorhees (born Suebering) Stephen Coert Van Voorhees and Willempie Roelofse Seubering were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 at Amersfort. Ch. Hendrickje Stevense Van Voorhees was the younger of two daughters named Hendrickje of father Steven Coerts Van Voorhees; her mother was Willemtje Roelofs Seuberinge. New Amersfoort was previously the site of an anc A warm welcome was prepared when it was noised abroad that the minister, Rev. 1, page 52 (1996): 1:53. He was a magistrate in 1664 and 1673. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. They settled in Amersfoort on Long Island, later named Flatlands, now in the Borough of Brooklyn of the City of New York. Upon the demise of CoertAlbertse in 1676, Jan Coerten, brother of the emigrant, became meyer of Voorhees Manor and remained such until 1700. Connect to 2,655 Van Voorhees profiles on Geni, 1664 - Flatlands, New York, British America, To 1684 - Flatbush, Kings, New York, British Colonial America, Stephen Coerts Van Voorhees, Willemtje Roelofs Van Voorhees (born Seuberinge), Aeltje Jacobse van Voorhees (born Stryker). In the 'robur,' the oak of the Romans, was seen manly courage or virtue. Hendrickje Stevense is 14 degrees from Jennifer Aniston, 17 degrees from Drew Barrymore, 18 degrees from Candice Bergen, 21 degrees from Alexandre Dumas, 15 degrees from Carrie Fisher, 27 degrees from Whitney Houston, 16 degrees from Hayley Mills, 15 degrees from Liza Minnelli, 15 degrees from Lisa Presley, 16 degrees from Kiefer Sutherland, 16 degrees from Bill Veeck and 20 degrees from Brian Nash on our single family tree. 21-Apr-1690, d. 27-May-1787 www.conovergenealogy.com/ancestor-p/p223.htm#i9127. On 26-Mar-1674 He was a delegate to the convention at New Orange. Coert Stevense Van Voorhees was also known as Coert Steven Van Voorhees. He married Elena Vander Schure after 1691, they had eight children baptised Dutch Church, Hackensack, NJ between 1694 and 1708. This, however, would not be guessed by those who study the records they have left behind. Login to find your connection. 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