Andries Rees

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Source:

Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc.

http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/gen/report/rr02/rr02_186.html#P3828

Ancestors of the Rees/Race family in America, Andries Rees and Celitje Jans arrived in New Amsterdam (New York) before 1656. Andries came from Lippstadt on the River Lippe, Germany. He was a soldier with the Dutch West India Company. His wife Celitje Jans, and at least one son, Willem, accompanied him. Andries was promoted to the rank of Cadet 19 Jun 1657. He bought a house on Smits Street (now William Street) in 1672, and his name appears in the New Amsterdam records as late as 1674.

Said to be a tavern owner there on William/Smee St. (Castello Plan)