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Pieter Jansz Staats (van Huysen)

Also Known As: "Peter", "Jansen", "Janszen"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Probably Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden
Death: December 25, 1706 (63-72)
Gowanus, Kings County, New York
Immediate Family:

Son of Jan Pietersen van Huysen; Jan Pieterszen and Elsje Pieterszen
Husband of Anna Jans Staats and Annietje Jans Bennett
Father of Jan Pietersen Staats; Gessje Merrill; Pieter Pietersen Staats; Annetje Joriszen and Neeltje Pieterse Jorrisen
Brother of Neeltje Jans van Huysen; Jan Jansz van Huysen; Annetje Jans van Huysen and Ruth Jansen
Half brother of Elsje van der Beeck and Sarah Jans

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About Pieter Jansz Staats

from http://home.earthlink.net/~geneals/staats.htm contains inaccuracies!!

Pieter Jansen Staats (1638 - 1706)

married Annetje Jans van Dyck

  • Annetje Jansz Van Dyck was the daughter of Jan VanDyck (Jan Thomasse Van Dyck).
  • He had emigrated from Amsterdam, Holland, in 1652, and settled in New Utrecht, one of the villages which would one day coalesce into the city of New York.
  • Pieter Staats and Annetje owned and farmed land in Gowanus (Brooklyn, New York). He was on the assessment rolls of 1675 and 1683, and the census of 1698.
  • In 1674[2], Peter Jansen and his sons Jan and Pieter "of Gowanus" petitioned for a piece of land on Staten Island opposite Amboy.
  • In 1677, Peter and Annetje were listed as members of the Dutch Reformed Church of Gowanus.

There were nine children:

  1. Jan Staats 1656-1734 m. Catharine Corsen
  2. Elsje Staats 1661-? m. Sander Egberts
  3. Peter Staats 1663-1748 m. Lysbet Aerentsen
  4. Abraham Staats 1666-? m. Rachel Taylor
  5. Neeltje Staats 1674-? m. Harmen Bouman
  6. Annetje Staats 1677-? m. Cornelius Bouman
  7. Agneta Staats 1680-? m. Abraham Messelaar
  8. Isaac Staats 1682-?
  9. Jacob Staats 1685-?

The first six were born in Brooklyn, Agneta in New Utrecht, Isaac in Midwoud and Jacob in Flatbush.


Son of Jan Pieterszen and Elsje. Anne Lawrence De Forest, "The Identification of Jan Pieterszen van Huysen", The American Genealogist Vol. 12 (1935): 12:71.

Born before 1640.
Harry Macy Jr., "Amsterdam Records of the Jan Thomaszen Van Dyck Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 126, page 239 (1995): 126:240.

Married Anna Janse Van Dyck, daughter of Jan Thomaszen Van Dyck and Tryntje Agges, circa October 1658.
David William Voorhees, Records of The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Flatbush, Kings County, New York, Volume 2, Midwood Deacons' Accounts, 1654-1709 (New York: Holland Society of New York, 2009), page 23. On 27 Oct 1658, f6 was received from Pieter Jansen for marriage.

Pieter Janszen Staats and Anna Janse Van Dyck were members of the at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 17 October 1660 witnesses: Jan Pieterszen, Grietie Jans.
A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 15.

In December 1661 at Gowanus, Kings Co., New York.
Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch Church of Brooklyn as per the records of said Church from Oct. 31, 1660 to Dec 13, 1719: From Corporation Manual of the City of Brooklyn, 1869, pages 448 to 504; FHL film #0017529, item 4 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1939), Copied and translated from the Dutch by Teunis G. Bergen. Filmed from the typed manuscript in the Holland Society of New York, p.449.

Pieter Janszen Staats and Anna Janse Van Dyck were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in 1677 at Gowanus.
Ibid., p.454. "on Pinksterday by Dom. Gideaon Schaets." Sponsors Peter Janse, Sara Stryker.

Witnessed the baptism of Pieter Laurensz Haff , son of Lourens Haff and Kniertje Pieterse Meet, in May 1677 or June 1677 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, ((on Whitsuntide, or Pinksterday). Godfather Pieter Jansz, godmother Sara Strijkers).
Ibid.
A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 156. Pieter; father: Laurens Juriaensz.

Pieter Janszen Staats was Elder of at Brooklyn, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, in November 1678 in place of Thomas Lambertsz.
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 201. Elections of Elders and Deacons, 1677-1706. The congregations at each of the four locations, Amersfort (Flatlands), Brooklyn, Midwood (Flatbush), and New Utrecht, each elected their own elders and deacons.

Witnessed the baptism of Susanna Achiase Van Dyck , daughter of Achias Jansz Van Dyck and Jannetje Lammers, on 18 May 1679 at Amersfoort, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Pieter Jansz, Annetje van Dijk).
Ibid., page 391. Susanna; parents: Haggaeus Jansz van Dijk, Jannetje Lamberts.

Pieter Janszen Staats and Anna Janse Van Dyck were members of the at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatbush, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 19 November 1679 residing at Gowanus.
Ibid., page 337 Register of the Members from the Four Villages. 19 Nov 1679. Gowanus. Pieter Jansz. and wife Annetje Jans.

Witnessed the baptism of Yssack Van Dyck , son of Thomas Jansz Van Dyck and Marrij Andriesen, on 11 September 1681 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (sponsors Pieter Jansen, Annetjen).
Ibid., page 409. Isaak; parents: Thomas Jansz van Dijk, Marritje; op Breukelen; witnesses: Pieter Jansz, Annetje van Dijk.
A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 120. IJsaack; parents: Thomas Jansen Van Dijck, Marrij Andriessen.

Pieter Janszen Staats was Elder of at Brooklyn, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 3 December 1683 in place of Klaas Arendsz.
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 207. Elections of Elders and Deacons, 1677-1706.

Witnessed the baptism of Jan Jansen , son of Jan Jansz Staats and Annatje Praa, on 16 March 1684 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Pieter Jansen, Annitje Jans van Dijck).
Ibid., page 428. Jan; parents: Jan Jansz, Annetje Pieters; op Breuckelen; witnesses: Pieter Jansz, Annetje van Dijk.
A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 123. Jan; parents: Jan Jansen, Annitje Pieters.

Witnessed the baptism of Engeltje Van Dyck , daughter of Carel Jansz Van Dyck and Lijsbeth Aersen van Hert, on 19 October 1684 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Pieter Jansz, Annetje van Dijk).
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 432. Engeltje; parents: Karul Van Dijk, Lijsbeth vander Hard; op N. Utrecht; witnesses: Pieter Jansz, Annetje van Dijk.

Witnessed the baptism of Maria Staats , daughter of Jan Petersen Staats and Catharina Corssen, on 3 February 1689 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Pieter Staats, Maritje van der Grift).
Ibid., page 445. maria; parents: Jan Stats, Catrina Corssen; witnesses: pieter states, marijtie vander grif.
A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 159. Maria; parents: Jan Staats, Catarina Corssens.

Witnessed the baptism of Francis Kroesen , son of Dirck Gerritszen Kroesen and Elizabeth Krieger, on 11 September 1689 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Pieter Jansen, Katrijna Bogardes).
Ibid., page 128. Frans; parents: Dirck Croes, Elisabeth Croes.

Witnessed the baptism of Elsje Blauw , daughter of Jan Frederickszen and Aeltje Janse, on 10 November 1689 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Femmitje Teunis, Pieter Jansen).
Ibid., page 128. Elsje; parents: Jan Fredericksen, Aeltje Jans.

Witnessed the baptism of Pieter Staats , son of Pieter Pietersen Staats and Lysbeth Arensen, on 16 February 1690 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Pieter Staats, Agnietje van Dijk).
Ibid., page 160. Pieter; parents: Pieter Staats, Lisjbet Arensen.
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 447. pieter; parents: pieter staest, Lijsbet aerensten; witnesses: pieter Stats, angenietie van dijck.

Witnessed the baptism of Marijtje Bibou , daughter of Jan Bibou and Metje Beeckman, on 23 August 1691 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses: Neeltje Beeckman, Pieter Jansen Staets).
A. P. G. Jos van der Linde, Old First Dutch Reformed Church of Brooklyn, New York: First Book of Records, 1660-1752, New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1983), page 130. Marritje; parents: Jan Bibou, Metje Beeckman.

Witnessed the baptism of Trijntje Jorissen , daughter of Cornelis Joriszen and Annetje Staets, on 9 August 1696 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Pieter Jansen Staets, Trijntje Klaes).
Ibid., page 136. Tryijntje; parents: Cornelis Jorissen, Annitje Pieters.

Witnessed the baptism of Garbrandt Volkertse Bries , daughter of Volkert Hendricksen Bries and Elisabeth Paulus, on 15 November 1696 at Old First Dutch Reformed Church, Breuckelen (Brooklyn), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, (witnesses Pieter Janse Staets, Annitje van Sent).
Ibid., page 137. Gerbrant; parents: Folkert Hendrickse, Elisabeth Poulus.

Children by Anna Janse:
Jan Petersen Staats
Neeltje Pietersen Staets
Elsje Pieterse Staats b. 18 Dec 1661, d. before Apr 1701
Pieter Pietersen Staats b. 8 Jul 1663
Annetje Staets b. between 1667 and 1677
Agnietje Staats b. 25 Jul 1680
Isaak Pietersz Staats b. 30 Jun 1682
Jacob Pietersz Staats b. 4 Oct 1685
Baptisms in the Reformed Dutch Church of Brooklyn as per the records of said Church from Oct. 31, 1660 to Dec 13, 1719: From Corporation Manual of the City of Brooklyn, 1869, pages 448 to 504; FHL film #0017529, item 4 (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1939), Copied and translated from the Dutch by Teunis G. Bergen. Filmed from the typed manuscript in the Holland Society of New York, p.449.
Barbara A. Barth, "The Family of Dirck Janszen Woertman of Brooklyn Ferry", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vols. 132-133 (2001-2002): 132:139.
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 417. Isaak; parents: Pieter Jansz, Annetje van Dijk.
Ibid., page 440. Jacob; parents: pieter Jansen, anneke Janse; witnesses: adriaen willimse, anneke pieters.

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Pieter Jansz Staats's Timeline

1638
1638
Probably Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden
1658
1658
Breuckelen, Nieuw-Nederland
1661
December 18, 1661
Gravesend, King's County, New York
1663
July 8, 1663
Brooklyn, Nieuw-Nederland
1678
1678
Gowanus Bay, New York
1706
December 25, 1706
Age 68
Gowanus, Kings County, New York
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