Alias: Kornelis / Cornelus / Cornelius Valk.

Cornelis was born in (came from) Flensburg, Germany, not in Amsterdam

Cornelis did baptize his children in Amsterdam in a German/Dutch church, but, Evangelical Lutheran is a religion from Germany, not from the Netherlands. Cornelis lived in Amsterdam, but he was from Flensburg in Germany, very near to the border of Denmark (and he was probably also born there or nearby there) as the official Dutch East India Trade Company archives in the Hague in the Netherlands (Den Haag) tells us. He worked for the Dutch Navy as a Constable and a Corporal and he was ordered to go to Batavia in the Dutch-Indies for the 'Dutch East India Trade Company' and its chamber in Amsterdam where he was working for, starting on the 26th of december 1699. He came back from Cape and the Dutch-East-Indies to the Netherlands (to get his family ?) afterwards, to leave soon after that to Cape, South-Africa where he had been before many times with the Dutch Navy on his journey to the Dutch-East-Indies. Cornelis was actually employed by the Dutch East India Trade company, being a Constable and later a Corporal in the Dutch Navy. The Dutch Navy was protecting the fleet from the Dutch East India Trade Company. The Dutch Navy and the VOC (Dutch East India Trade Company) did work very close together. Bron / source: * Bron / source: Nationaal Archief Den Haag, Archief 'VOC opvarenden', Toegang: 1.04.02, invent. 5536, folio 27.

• http://www.gahetna.nl/collectie/index/nt00344/cdc85414-9b32-47bb-aa...
• https://www.openarch.nl/show.php?archive=ghn&identifier=987b97ee-fd...
• https://www.openarch.nl/show.php?archive=ghn&identifier=ea89c578-ea...

Cornelis was in the Dutch Navy, working for the Dutch East India Trade Company (VOC) when he came to SA

VOC; Cornelis Valck

• Gerepatrieerd: Cornelis Valck
• Afkomst: Flensburgh
• Beroep: Konstabel
• Maandbrief: Ja
• Schuldbrief: Nee
• Relatie:Trijntie Valck
• Gebeurtenis: Einde verbintenis
• Datum: 1703
• Gebeurtenisplaats: Schip Liefde
• Gebeurtenis: Vertrek Kamer
• Datum: dinsdag 4 oktober 1701
• Gebeurtenis: Aankomst Kaap
• Datum: zondag 26 februari 1702
• Gebeurtenis: Vertrek Kaap
• Datum: donderdag 30 maart 1702
• Gebeurtenis: Aankomst Indie
• Datum: zondag 25 juni 1702
• Documenttype: VOC Opvarenden
• Erfgoedinstelling: Nationaal Archief
• Collectiegebied: Overzee
• Archief: VOC Opvarenden
• Registratienummer: 5502
• Pagina: 14
• Akteplaats: Amsterdam
• Boek: Amsterdam
• Bestemming: Batavia

professions and occupations of Cornelis

• Constable in the Dutch Navy employed by the VOC, with his family living in Amsterdam (1699)
• Corporal in the Dutch Navy, with his family living in Amsterdam (1701-1707)
• Weapons Master for the Dutch East India Company (VOC), chamber of Amsterdam (1707-1710)
• European beer brewer, living in Cape, SA (1717)
• Farmer with his own estate and Homestead, living in Cape, SA (1720)

VOC; Cornelis Valck

• Gerepatrieerd: Cornelis Valck
• Afkomst: Flensburgh
• Beroep: Korporaal
• Maandbrief: Ja
• Schuldbrief: Nee
• Relatie: Trijntie Fredericks
• Gebeurtenis: Einde verbintenis
• Datum: 1706
• Gebeurtenisplaats: Schip Beverwijk
• Gebeurtenis: Vertrek Kamer
• Datum: maandag 16 juni 1704
• Gebeurtenis: Aankomst Kaap
• Datum: dinsdag 16 december 1704
• Gebeurtenis: Vertrek Kaap
• Datum: maandag 5 januari 1705
• Gebeurtenis: Aankomst Indie
• Datum: maandag 6 april 1705
• Documenttype: VOC Opvarenden
• Erfgoedinstelling: Nationaal Archief
• Collectiegebied: Overzee
• Archief: VOC Opvarenden
• Registratienummer: 5536
• Pagina: 27
• Akteplaats: Amsterdam
• Boek: Amsterdam
• Bestemming: Batavia

VOC; Cornelis Valck

• Gerepatrieerd: Cornelis Valk
• Afkomst: Flensburg
• Beroep: Konstabel
• Maandbrief: Ja
• Schuldbrief: Nee
• Relatie: Trijntje Fredriks
• Afkomst: Amsterdam
• Gebeurtenis: Einde verbintenis
• Datum: 1710
• Gebeurtenisplaats: Schip Horstendaal
• Gebeurtenis: Vertrek Kamer
• Datum: zaterdag 8 januari 1707
• Gebeurtenis: Aankomst Kaap
• Datum: dinsdag 7 juni 1707
• Gebeurtenis: Vertrek Kaap
• Datum: zaterdag 2 juli 1707
• Gebeurtenis: Aankomst Indie
• Datum: maandag 5 september 1707
• Documenttype: VOC Opvarenden
• Erfgoedinstelling: Nationaal Archief
• Collectiegebied: Overzee
• Archief: VOC Opvarenden
• Registratienummer: 5568
• Pagina: 28
• Akteplaats: Amsterdam
• Boek: Amsterdam
• Bestemming: Ceylon

VOC; Cornelis Valck

• Laatste vermelding: Cornelis Valck
• Afkomst: Flensborgh
• Beroep: Konstabel
• Maandbrief: Ja
• Schuldbrief: Nee
• Relatie: Trijntie Haek
• Gebeurtenis: Einde verbintenis
• Datum: zaterdag 10 juli 1700
• Gebeurtenisplaats: Azie
• Gebeurtenis: Vertrek Kamer
• Datum: zaterdag 26 december 1699
• Gebeurtenis: Aankomst Kaap
• Datum: zondag 11 april 1700
• Gebeurtenis: Vertrek Kaap
• Datum: zondag 9 mei 1700
• Gebeurtenis: Aankomst Indie
• Datum: maandag 5 juli 1700
• Documenttype: VOC Opvarenden
• Erfgoedinstelling: Nationaal Archief
• Collectiegebied: OverzeeArchief:VOC Opvarenden
• Registratienummer: 5468
• Pagina: 30
• Akteplaats: Amsterdam
• Boek: Amsterdam
• Bestemming: Batavia

Interesting information

• https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flensburg
• http://www.voc-kenniscentrum.nl/kamer-amsterdam.html?utm_source=Ope...
• http://www.etymologiebank.nl/trefwoord/konstabel
• https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeemacht_in_Nederlands-Indi%C3%AB
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_East_India_Company
• https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritieme_geschiedenis_van_Nederland
• https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oost-Indisch_Huis_(Amsterdam)

Cornelis was Corporal for the Dutch Navy and the Dutch East India Trade Company for the chamber of Amsterdam

• Voornaam opvarende: Cornelis
• Achternaam opvarende: Valck
• Herkomst opvarende: Flensburgh
• Datum indiensttreding: 16-06-1704
• Functie bij indiensttreding: Korporaal
• Uitleg over functie: laagste rang die mag bevelvoeren over een afdeling
• Uitgevaren met: het schip Koning Karel de Derde
• Datum uit dienst: 1706-00-00
• Waar uit dienst: Beverwijk
• Reden uit dienst: Gerepatrieerd
• Uitleg over reden einde dienstverband: Teruggekeerd naar Nederland en afgemonsterd.
• Schip terugreis: BEVERWIJK
• Kamer terugreis: Amsterdam
• Datum terugreis vertrek: 1705-12-21
• Datum terugreis aankomst kaap: 1706-03-05
• Datum terugreis vertrek kaap: 1706-04-04
• Datum terugreis aankomst: 1706-07-26
• Opmerkingen terugreis: Gerrit Gerritsz. was commandeur of the return fleet (6145-6147) till the Cape; see also 6136.
• Schuldbrief: Nee
• Maandbrief: Ja
• Begunstigde: Trijntie Fredericks
• Voornaam begunstigde: Trijntie
• Achternaam begunstigde: Fredericks
• Rol begunstigde: Vrouw
• Bron / source: Nationaal Archief Den Haag, Archief 'VOC opvarenden', Toegang: 1.04.02, invent. 5536, folio 27

https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korporaal

Cornelis became the founder of an Estate in South-Africa

Cornelis became a farmer in South-Africa, farming on his own land. He founded the estate Valkenberg, which eventually became the Valkenberg Hospital in PInelands, Cape Town, Western Cape, South-Africa.

Valkenburg Homestead, named after Cornelis

Right now the Homestead (Hoeve in Dutch) 'Valkenburg' is a historical/architectural significance, built on land granted in 1661. The Valkenburg Homestead is one of the only original homesteads still standing on the Liesbeeck River. It was named after Cornelius Valck who became the owner in 1720.

Valkenburg Manor House, Black River Parkway, Observatory

Built on land granted in 1661, the Valkenburg Homestead is one of the only Original homesteads still standing on the Liesbeeck River. It was named after Cornelius Valck who became the owner in 1720. The north wing, with its curvilinear parapet, was added to the original U-shaped house by Cornelius de Waal, who bought the property in 1746. The western section, with its neo-Classical gable, was rebuilt by Cornelius Mostert c.1815. The farm was subsequently divided in and in 1881 the house and out-buildings became part of the Valkenberg Hospital. The Manor House became the property of the National Monuments Council in 1985. Shortly thereafter it was restored by Rosenfontein Restaurants.

• http://www.sahra.org.za/sahris/sites/default/files/website/articled...
• http://wikilovesmonuments.co.za/wiki/WCMonuments
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valkenberg_Hospital
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_heritage_sites_near_Cape_Town
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_heritage_sites_near_Cape_Town...
• https://www.westerncape.gov.za/news/valkenberg-hospital-new-admissi...

Ondertrouw van / notice of marriage of Cornelis en / and Catharina / Trijntje

• datum ondertrouw / date notice of marriage: 26-10-1696
• plaat van ondertrouw place of notice of marriage: Amsterdam
• naam bruidegom / name groom: Cornelis Valck
• naam bruid / name bride: Catharina Haak alias Catharina Hack [ c = e, was read wrongly by the archives ! Recia]
• opmerking / remark: huwelijksaantekeningen van de PUI
• bron / source: Official archives of Amsterdam, DTB 700, p. 7

Catharina and Cornelis witnessing the baptism of the baby of the sister of Catharina

Doop van / Baptism of Frederik

• kind / child: Vrederik
• doopdatum / date of baptism: 07-03-1702
• vader / father: Paulus Jacobsen
• moeder / mother: Annetje Vrederiks
• getuige / witness: Cornelis Valk
• getuige / witness: Treijntje Vrederiks
• kerk / church: Lutherse-kerk
• godsdienst / believe: Luthers / Lutheran
• bron / source: Official archives of Amsterdam, DTB 186, p.168, nr. 1

Catharina and Cornelis witnessing a baptism of a baby (relation unknown)

Doop van / Baptism of IJohanna Bornmeester

• kind / child: IJohanna
• doopdatum / date of baptism: 13-10-1706
• vader / father: Pieter Bornmeester
• moeder / mother: Tietje Outman
• getuige / witness: Kornelis Valck
• getuige / witness: Trijntje Fredriks
• kerk / church: Lutherse-kerk
• godsdienst / believe: Luthers / Lutheran
• bron / source: Official archives of Amsterdam, DTB 190, p.69 (folio 51), nr. 2

Cornelis as a witness at a baptism of his grandchild in Cape Town

• date of baptism: 6 augustus 1719
• document nr.: 10 d:o
• child: Catharina
• parents: Hendrik Eversdijk, en Engelina Valk
• witnesses: Cornelis Valk, en Catharina Fredriksz. [grandparents. Recia]
• source: Cape Town Baptisms 1719
• http://www.eggsa.org/sarecords/index.php/church-registers/cape-town...

Cornelis was a beerbrewer in Cape, brewing the herbs he himself grew ?

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905. Excerpt: ... i7i8. DOUW (Helena); Widow of the late Jacob Verhaijk. Had lost her husband at Ceylon, and been allowed to come to the Cape. Asks permission (granted) to stay here with her daughter. (Mother-in-law of Pieter de Meijer. 1720, No. 64.) See also 1718, No. 54. (No. 45; date,?; exhib, 22nd March.) De Vries (Frederik); mentioned as the son-in-law of John Phitus. (No. 50; date, 12th April; exhib.,?.) Decker (Abraham); arrived in March, 1717, in the "Duyno," from India, as sailor boy at f5. Made clerk in the "Negotie Kantoor "; asks to be appointed assistant with the salary attached to it. (No. 57; date, 10th May; exhib.,?.) De Bruijn (Isaac Abrahamsz); of Amsterdam. Sailor in service of the Comp. At present a loan servant with Cornelis Valck, burgher and "pachter" of European beer; was suddenly removed from the house of Valck, and imprisoned in the Castle. Wishes to know the reason. (No. 70; date, 7th December, 1717; exhib.,?.) Du Toit (F.); Heemraad of Stellenbosch and Drakenstein. Bron / source: Precis of the Archives of the Cape of Good Hope ; http://www.amazon.de/Precis-Archives-Cape-Good-Hope/dp/1150585501

• http://databases.tanap.net/cgh/make_pdf.cfm?artikelid=21642
• https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRL9-XV1

Different people by the same name in Cape

Meanwhile Jan de la Fontaine, Adriaan van Kervel, and the equipagie-meester (naval superintendent) Cornelis Valk of the Cape had also been sent off, and they sent a report on the 30th November that they had found the upper and under helmsman as well as de derde waak (third watch) of the wrecked ship at the house of Philip Morkel with yet 80 of their shipmates, having left 3 of their mates in the veld and one who had come on in a wagon. These testified that it was impossible to approach the ship on account of the heavy seas, and that they had been wonderfully lucky to have saved themselves as their boat had been smashed. The masts of the ship had fallen overboard and the whole of the after part broken away. There was only half a leaguer of water on shore which caused them to set out for the Cape. [My guess is that this Cornelis is the other Cornelis Valk from Amsterdam who was married to Marritie Overtoom and still worked for the VOC when our ancestor Cornelis was a farmer and beerbrewer in the Cape already. http://family.morkel.net/wp-content/uploads/The-wreck-of-the-Schone... Recia]

I also know there was another Cornelis Valk living in Cape, baptizing his son there in 1725. He was a church member of the Dutch Reformed church and he was married to Gezina / Gesina Meijboom, Gezina was widow of her husband Cornelis Valck in 1734. So we do have to be careful not to mix up our Cornelis Valck from Flensburg with other people named Cornelis Valck / Valk, there were more of them ! There was also another Cornelis Valck from Amsterdam (living at the same time as our ancestor Cornelis Valck) who also worked for the VOC, but he is also a different person who was married to Marritie / Marietje Overtoom. In the official Dutch VOC archives these two men Cornels Valck are mentioned as Cornelis Valck from Amsterdam and Cornelis Valck from Flensburg (our Cornelis Valck, who only later moved to Amsterdam and became from Amsterdam too, but was actually originated from Flensburg). There was also a Cornelis Valk who was married to Catharina Jansz van Maurit[ius] in Cape in 1720.

When in 1721 did our Cornelis Valck die ? Is this about his belongings ?

http://www.greeff.info/tng01/getperson.php?personID=I874&tree=Pedig...