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     Antje Toers was born on 18 October 1729. She was baptized on 2 November 1729 at Acquackanonck, NJ.^2,3 She married Cornelis Van Vorst, son of Gerrit Van Vorst and Sarah Van Winkle, on 21 December 1752 at DRC, Acquackanonck, NJ.^2,4 Antje Toers died circa 1777.

     Name variation: Annetje Toers.⁵ Married name: Van Vorst.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Antje Toers was born in January 1742/43. She was baptized on 9 January 1742/43.² She married Barent Van Nieukerk, son of Poulus Van Newkirk and Helena Spier, on 5 April 1765 at New York.^2,3,4 (license on 2 April 1765.³ Antje Toers died on 14 August 1821 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ.⁵

     Deaths of three children are given in RDC New York as 27 Aug 1769, 20 and 21 Nov 1774, but does not state names or sex.⁵
     The marriage license was issued 2 Apr 1765 in the names of Barney Newkirk and Ann Teurs. Collegiate Church of New York, Dutch National Archives gives his name as Bernard Newkerk, and her name as Ann Toers.
     Barent Newkirk was elected constable in the East Ward of New York City Oct 14, 1786 (Minutes of the Common Council , VII-497), and was re-elected yearly under the name Barn't and Barnet unti 1804. He lived at No. 35 Crown Street, later known as No. 10 Liberty Street where he died September 25, 1805. His widow died in Bergen on August 14 1821, and in inventory of her estate was made there September 22, 1821 (Bergen, 3879 B). In 1832 there was a partition sale of 10 Liberty Street (Bassett vs. Baldwin, No. 1, 1832), from which many of the dates of their children are taken. The partition suit declares that Catherine (136) was the only child of Barent Newkirk and Antje Toers, so she was probably the only one to reach maturity. Catherine's parentage is also proved by the following extract (Letters of Administration, Liber 9, page 151, Hall of Records, NYC) To Nancy Newkirk the widow and Ebenezer Bassett a son-in-law of Barnet Baldwin, lat of the City of New York, Constable deceased *** dated November 5, 1805.^3,5 Name variation: Antje Tuers.⁶ Married name: Van Newkirk. Married name: Nieukerk.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.^1,2

     Arent Claesen Toers was born on 10 June 1699.² He married Annatje Spier, daughter of Barent Hendrickse Spier, on 19 July 1730 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ. Arent Claesen Toers died on 17 September 1779.³

     Arent Claesen Toers lived at Bergen County, NJ.⁴ He received his father's land on Claes' death.⁵ Name variation: Arent Toers.⁴ Name variation: Arend Toers.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Arent Laurensen Toers was born in 1615 at Amsterdam, The Netherlands.³ He married Anna Claes. (Banns for Arent Laurensen Toers and Anna Claes publ. On 12 March 1639 at Amsterdam.)³ Arent Laurensen Toers died in January 1673/74 at Bergen, Hudson County, NJ. He was buried on 8 January 1673/74 in Bergen.^4,5

     Arent Laurensen Toers had 3 more children, who prob. died young. They were baptised in Amsterdam. DTB . Laurens (17 Jan 1640, Bk. 42, p.176 Nieuwe Kerk (NH), son of Arent Laurensz and Annetje Claes. witn. Jan Willemsen),
Lijntje (10 Sep 1641, Bk. 42, p.272 Nieuwe Kerk (NH), daughter of Arent Laurensz and Anna Claes. witn. Annetje Laurensz), and Leintgen (06 May 1646, Bk. 75, p.166 Noorderkerk (NH), daughter of Arrent Lowersz and Annetgen Klaeiusz. witn. Annetjen Lowersz).⁶ He emigrated circa 1653 from Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
     We know that prior to 1655 Arent, his wife, and three sons, emigrated to New Amsterdam because on 15 October 1655, he volunteered to pay 6 florins in labor for the defense of New Amsterdam. On 13 April 1657, "Arent Lourissen Carpenter" was confirmed in his rights as a Small Burgher.
     Roelof Jansen, a mason, died at the house of Arent Laurensen on 16 November 1657, and on the 28th he petitioned the Burgomasters and Schepens to authorize one or two persons to sell the property of Jansen at public auction "that thus might be paid the expenses of his funeral, his house rent and other known and unknown debts." Sieur Mattheus de Vos, Notary Public, and Arent Laurensen were appointed. On 12 Dec. Anna Claes appeared before theOrphanmasters and by two affidavits proved that Roelof Jansen "had given her in his lifetime everyday clothing, his gun, powder-horn and what belonged to it; she also produces an account for house rent, for care taking and money advanced, amounting to 99 fl. 18 st., wherein are included 7 beavers, the balance being in wampum. Anna Claes was one of the "old Members" of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsteram, before 1660, and was one of the charter members of the Reformed Dutch Church of Bergen in 1664. Arent Laurensen was compelled to pay some money owing to the Orphanmasters in 1660.
     Probably about 1661 he removed to Bergen, where in 1662 he signed the petition of the Magistrates of Bergen asking to be provided with a clergyman. He pledged 10 florins for the support of the clergyman. On 4 July 1663, he volunteered for the protection of Bergen, and on 21 Feb. 1664, he signed a petition for the erection of a blockhouse at Bergen. On 29 May 1664, he petitioned "that a piece of low land, close to his plantation, may be given and granted to him; he exhibits besides an extract from the minutes of the village of Bergen, whereby it appears, that the Court there has promised it to him subject to approval. The petition was granted. He also had property in New Amsterdam, for on 31 January 1664, "Arent Lauwrenzen of the Village of Bergen declared, that by virtue of a patent on 10 May 1662, he cedes, conveys, and grants to Adam Onckelbagh, Burgher and inhabitant of this city, a house and lot in the WESTside of Smee Street." In November 1665, "Arent Lawrence," signed the Oath of Allegiance to the English. On 10 Oct. 1670 six various pieces of property in and around Bergen were confirmed to Arent Laurensen. He joined the Reformed Dutch Church of Bergen 27 September 1672.^1,5

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.²

     Arent Louwerns Toers was born in April 1675 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ. He was baptized on 3 April 1675 in the Dutch Reformed Church at New York City, NY, (witn: Claes Arentzen and Marritie Ariaens.)^2,3 He married Geertruyt Jansen Spier, daughter of Johannes Hendricksen Spier and Maritje Franse, on 18 March 1703/4 at DRC, Hackensack, Bergen County, NJ.⁴

     Name variation: Arent Tours.⁵

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Arent Nicholsen Toers was born on 27 January 1784 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ.² He was baptized on 1 February 1784 at Bergen (now Jersey City), NJ.² He married Effy (Eva) Van Winkle, daughter of Isaac Van Winkle and Hester Van Giesen, on 30 November 1826 at DRC, Acquackanonck, Essex County, NJ, (30 NOV 1826 Salem Church Of The Evangelical Association, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the location of the marriage according to an LDS submitter.)³ Arent Nicholsen Toers died on 16 September 1835 at Bergen, NJ, (probably.)⁴

     In 1821, or thereabouts, the third burial ground of the Bergen Church, east of Bergen Avenue and south of Vroom Street, was bought of Aaron Tuers for $500, and surveyed and laid out in fourteen foot lots by Colonel Sip. These lots were sold at $5 each. (excerpted from Cemeteries. Bergen Church.)
1830 Fed. census: Household of Aaron Tuers, Bergen, NJ. Household consists of Aaron (Male 40-50 years old), 1 Male under age 5, 1 Female under age 5, 1 Female 20-30 years old, 1 Female 50-60 years old, and 1 Female 80-90 years old. He made a will on 20 June 1835. It was proved 16 Mar 1836 (Trenton, 4592 B). Mentions sons Nicholas and John (?) and daughter Jane, wife Effie.^5,6 Name variation: Aaron Tuers.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Ariaen Laurensen Toers was born in May 1694. He was baptized in 1694. He married Annatie Immet on 13 May 1721 at Hackensack, NJ.^3,4

     General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.²

     Arie Toers was born on 6 January 1765 at Paramus, NJ.² He was baptized on 10 January 1765 in the DRC at Paramus, NJ, (Witn: Jurrien and Marytje Vanderbeek.)³

     Deed 10 May 1804 (recorded 12 June 1804, Bergen S:320)
Thomas Tuers of the Township of Harington, farmer, and Agnet, his wife, conveyed to Elijah Rosengrant of the Township of Franklin, M.D., for $200, 6 acres of woodland in Harrington Township, bounded E by land formerly of Laurance Tuers, deceased; N by Arie Tuers; W by brook; S by heirs of Paulus Van Derbeek, deceased; also two seats of a certain Pew in Paramus Church. Signed by Thomas Tuers (his mark), Agnet Tuers (her mark).
Witnessed by Abrm. WESTervelt, David D. Eckerson.

This record refers to Laurance Tuers, prob. Thomas' father, and Arie, prob. his brother.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Catelyntje Toers was born in February 1734/35.³ She was baptized on 4 March 1734/35 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ.⁴ She married Matthew Newkirk, son of Gerrit Van Nieukirk and Catryntje Kuypers.¹

     Name variation: Catelyntje Arentsen Toers. Name variation: Catlyntje Toers.⁵ Married name: Newkirk.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.²

     Catryntje Toers was born on 30 September 1739.^2,3 She was baptized on 15 October 1739 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ.³ She married John Van Weert on 7 December 1760.^4,2

     Married name: Van Weert.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Charity Toers was born on 26 February 1824 at Paramus, NJ. She was baptized on 21 March 1824.² She married George Hartwick circa June 1840 at Saddle River, Bergen County, NJ, (Banns by Rev. John Hanley.)³ Charity Toers died before 1890.

     Charity Toers was a member of the DRC at Paramus.²
     Marriage record gives maiden name TUERSE. Listing is after April dates in records and before July dates.
     "Charity Tours, wife of George Hartwick" is listed as a member of the RDC Paramus on page 96 of the Manual Record of RDC Paramus, published in 1858. Name variation: Charity Toirce. Married name: Hartwick.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Claes Arentsen Toers was baptized on 29 October 1643 in the Oude Kerk (NH) at Amsterdam, The Netherlands, (witn. Eva Claes.)^2,3 He married Jacomyntje Van Nest, daughter of Pieter Pietersen Van Nest and Judith Rapalje, on 22 June 1684 at Breuckelen.^4,5 Claes Arentsen Toers died on 10 October 1724.⁶

     NOTE: Jim Turse has Claes born in New York c. 1658. However, he was admitted to the bar in 1661 (acc. to Nelson), which makes a 1658 birth unlikely.^1,2,7,8 Claes Arentsen Toers lived at Bergen, NJ.⁵ He was a member of the RDC.⁹ He was a Magistrate, schout.
     He was a witness to the will of Laurens Andress Van Buskirk together with Enoch Michielsen, Proved: 19 March 1692-3.
     Nelson's History of Bergen and Passaic County (page 99) notes that Claes Arentsen was most likely admitted to the bar as an attorney in 1661. The records of the courts note that he served as an attorney between 1664 and 1678, but records are limited, and undoubtedly he served in this capacity as long as he was able.
     Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society, 3rd Volume, published Paterson, NJ 1899 contain several citations of his legal documents.⁷ Name variation: Klaes Arendsz Toms.⁵

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Claes Laurensen Toers was born in April 1679.

     General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Cornelis Laurensen Toers was born in 1705 at Acquackanonck, Bergen County, NJ. He married Sara Akkerman, daughter of Abraham Akkerman, on 21 May 1725 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hackensack.² Cornelis Laurensen Toers died before December 1733 at Hackensack, NJ.³

     Randolph states that he found no record of birth, but from the fact that he named his oldest son Laurens, and the appearance of his name in records with brothers and sisters, we can assume he is the son of Laurens Arentsen.⁴

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Cornelius Toers was born on 11 June 1769 at New Barbadoes (East Newark), Essex County, NJ.² He was baptized on 9 July 1769 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ, witn. Johannis Van Houten, Aeltie Sickles, his wife.² He married Esther Budd. Cornelius Toers died circa 1823.

     Cornelius Toers made a will. Randolph notes Cornelius Tuer, of township of New Barbadoes Inv. Feb 21 1823. Administrators: Esther Tuers and John P. Sandford (Trenton, 3974 N.)³

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes, and note from Barabara Wills, descendent of Joseph & Emma Tuers, San Jose, CA..¹

     Daniel Toers was born on 14 May 1809 at Belleville Twp, Essex County, NJ. He was baptized on 2 July 1809 in the DRC at Stone House Plains, NJ. He married Sarah S Pake. Daniel Toers died before 1870 at Belleville Twp, NJ.

     Birth of Simon is unproven, but consistent with matching records with RDC Second River and RDC Stone House Plains and known records of the time. RDC Second River is physically located in Belleville, NJ, RDC Stone House Plains is in Bloomfield, NJ. Simon Tuers is listed in the History of Nutley, NJ. Belleville, Bloomfield, and Nutley are virtually within walking distance of one another, implying to our research that this is the same family group.
     Gilbert Pake, age 67, likely Sarah's brother, is living with the family in 1870. Sarah S Tuers, age 63, is head of household.
     Earlier records provide maiden name as Peck or Pake.
     Names of children, Dorcas, daughter, age 43, and Ezra, age 31, are added based on the 1870 Census record.²

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Elizabeth Toers was born at Paramus, Bergen County, NJ. She married Gerrit Post, son of Johannis Post and Elizabeth Helmighse Van Houten, on 25 April 1746 at DRC, Acquackanonck, NJ.²

     Place of birth listed as Par-Emmes. She and her husband were witnesses at the baptism of Arent, son of Maritie Toers and Joost Kogh, born 31 Aug 1757.^3,2 Married name: Post.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Fanny Toers was born at New Barbadoes, NJ.¹ She married Joseph Shepherd, son of George Shepherd and Catherine Van Winkle, on 6 June 1813 at Old Bergen Church, NJ.¹

     Name variation: Fanny Tuers.¹ Married name: Shepherd.

     Franceyntje Toers was born circa 1723. She married Helmegh Post, son of Johannis Post and Elizabeth Helmighse Van Houten, on 5 December 1740 at DRC, Acquackanonck, NJ.³

     Married name: Post.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.²

     Francintie Toers was born in May 1704. She was baptized on 23 May 1704 in the DRC at Acquackanonck, NJ, (Witn: Jan Spier and Francintie Toors.)² She married Johannes Brikker, son of Susanna De Vouw, on 27 May 1726.³

     Banns published at Acquackanonk on 24 April 1726. This date conflicts with Randolp's citation of May 1725, and may simply be an interpretation of the handwritten notes by two different researchers. Married name: Brikker.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Fransyntie (Syntje) Toers was born on 26 February 1762. She was baptized on 14 March 1762 in the DRC at Schraalenburgh, NJ, Schaalberg 237.³ She married Hendrick (Henry) Rutan, son of Samuel Rutan, before 1795. Fransyntie (Syntje) Toers died before 1834 at Spring Garden, NJ.⁴

     She was witness to baptism of Hendrick Toers, 19 Feb 1792, son of her brother, Johannes Toers and Marragrietje Kip, with her husband Hendrick Rutan
Francyntje Toers, wife of Hendrick Rutan was admitted as a member of DRC Second River, on "confession of faith" 29 Jan 1796.^5,4 Name variation: Fransyntie (Syntje) Rutan.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.²

     Garrit Toers was born on 15 June 1816 at Paramus, NJ.² He was baptized on 20 July 1816 in the DRC at Paramus, Bergen County, NJ.^3,2 He married Maria (Polly) Ryer on 27 June 1835 at Washington, Bergen County, NJ, (Banns by Rev. John Manley.)^4,5 Garrit Toers died in December 1839.

     According to the entry in Charity Ackerman's Diary, Garret Tuers, of Chestnut Ridge, fell and broke his neck. He died leaving a wife and child [with another born shortly after his death]. Martha Ann Zabriskie, in her Memorandum Book recorded: 4 Dec 1839 "Garrit Teurce was killed by accident, he was found on the road under the cars at Chestnut Ridge." (Taken from correspondence of Ree Hopper and Pat Wardell re: Swinn family. Sources: Westervelt, Bergen County Marriages, p. 104; Paramus Baptisms; Zabriskie, George Olin, The Zabriskie Family, 1963, Vol. I, p. 373 (#1882 Garret Tuers); Saddle River Reformed Dutch Church (Upper Saddle River, Bergen County, NJ) Marriages; Charity Ackerman Diary.) Name variation: Garrit Turse.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Gerrit Toers was born circa December 1730 at Saddle River, Bergen County, NJ. He married Magritie Van Winkle, daughter of Johannis Jacobse Van Winkle and Sitske Banta, on 1 December 1759 at Acquackanonck, NJ, (RECORD UNVERIFIED. This looks like an error on the part of a RUTAN genealogist working from marriage records of Henry Rutan. Annatje, daughter of Nicholas Toers, died in January 1796, making the marriage to Francis feasible.)³ (Banns for Gerrit Toers and Magritie Van Winkle publ. On 23 November 1759.)⁴ Gerrit Toers died in April 1799.

     Gerrit's will given on 3 March 1795 at Saddle River, Bergen, NJ; Henry Rutan is executor. He died before 2 May 1799. His estate was probated on 2 May 1799 at Essex, NJ. Will mentions wife Margarret, children listed, and grandson Garret, son of John (Johannes)
     Text of will by Unknown author, "Documents Relating to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-Revolutionary History of the State of NJ", First Series - Vol. XXXVIII, Calendar of NJ Will, Administrations, Etc. Volume IX - 1796-1800, 372, [:IND:]"1795, Mar. 3. Toers, Gerret, of Saddle River Twsp., Bergen, yeoman; will of. Wife, Margaret, possession of estate, during her life. SOn, John, L10. Grandson, Gerret (son of John), a small gun. Daughter, Fransyntye (wife of Henry Rutan), L100. Daughter, Margaret (wife of Jacobus Van Winkle), L100. Residue to be divided between son and the 2 daughters after wife's decease. Executors - wife, Margaret, and son-in-law, Henry Rutan. Witnesses - Cornelius Van Houten, John N. Romine and Hessel Peterse. Proved in Essex May 2, 1799.⁵