Dirk Schermerhorn

Dirk Schermerhorn lived in Schodack, N. Y., his property being indicated, part of it bordering the Hudson, on the Van Alen Map of 1785-90. It consisted of three parcels comprising about 200 acres.

The census of 1790 lists his family as follows:

Dirck Schermerhorn; residence, Rensselaerwyck — 2 males over 16 (inc. father) — 1 male under 16 — 5 females (inc. mother). The will of Derrick Schermerhorn of Schodack was made Feb. 25, 1806. He mentioned his sons, John D. and Ryer, his wife Tyne, and his daughters, Lena and Gertie. As late as Feb. 8, 1786, he was owner of at least the South part of Schodack Island, which on that date he conveyed to Benjamin Springsteen.