Van der Jagt family

 

 

An detailed record of some very early Van der Jagt family was shared with me by a cousin, Dr. Robert Varman, when we corresponded many years ago after he saw the Van der Jagt connections on this web site. Robert is a descendant of Neeltje, sister to my 6G grandfather, Jan Cornelisz Manus and his website has more on the descendants of Neeltje. I am indebted to him for providing so much early information on this family in the Netherlands. 

 

More recently, Roberta Lewis, great-granddaughter of John VanderJagt and Josephine (Jozena) DeMaster, first contacted me in 2004. She has been extremely generous in sending me scads of family photos and pages from a typed family genealogy that I didn't even know were missing from my copy. Most of the information I have on the more current van der Jagt families is from Roberta.

First Generation

1. Jan Douw was born about 1565 in Scherpenisse, Tholen, Zeeland NL.¹
Jan married but I can find no record yet of his wife.
 

Child:

+ 2 M    i. Manus Jans Douw was born in 1595 in Scherpenisse, Tholen, Zeeland NL ¹ and died in 1634 in Scherpenisse, Tholen, Zeeland NL.¹

 

Second Generation

2. Manus Jans Douw (Jan¹) was born in 1595 in Scherpenisse, Tholen, Zeeland NL ¹ and died in 1634 in Scherpenisse, Tholen, Zeeland NL.¹
 

Manus married Jaquemijngen Cornelis in Aug 1620 in Scherpenisse, Tholen, Zeeland NL.¹ Jaquemijngen was born in Poortvliet, Zeeland NL.¹
 

Child:

+ 3 M    i. Jan Manus was born in 1625 in Scherpenisse, Tholen, Zeeland NL ¹ and died after 1674.

 

Third Generation

3. Jan Manus (Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born in 1625 in Scherpenisse, Tholen, Zeeland NL ¹ and died after 1674. Another name for Jan was Douw.
 

Jan married Lijsbeth Jans (Manus).¹

Jan next married Cornelia Jacobs.¹

Jan next married Cornelia Cornelius. Cornelia was born in St. Maartensdijk, Zeeland NL.¹
 

Child:

+ 4 M    i. Marinus Janszoon Manus was born before 18 Mar 1673/74 in Scherpenisse, Tholen, Zeeland NL ¹ and was christened 18 Mar 1673/74 in Scherpenisse, Tholen, Zeeland NL.¹

 

Fourth Generation

4. Marinus Janszoon Manus (Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born before 18 Mar 1673/74 in Scherpenisse, Tholen, Zeeland NL ¹ and was christened 18 Mar 1673/74 in Scherpenisse, Tholen, Zeeland NL.¹ Another name for Marinus was Douw.
 

Alderman of Sirjansland.

 

Marinus married Neeltje (Marijtje) Franke in Jan 1700/01 in Bruinisse, Zeeland NL.¹ Neeltje was born 6 Nov 1672 in Bruinisse, Zeeland NL.¹
 

Child:

+ 5 M    i. Cornelis Marinusse Manus was born before 20 Dec 1705,¹ was christened 20 Dec 1705 in Bruinisse, Zeeland NL,¹ and died 3 Mar 1799 in Sirjansland, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.¹

 

Fifth Generation

5. Cornelis Marinusse Manus (Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born before 20 Dec 1705,¹ was christened 20 Dec 1705 in Bruinisse, Zeeland NL,¹ and died 3 Mar 1799 in Sirjansland, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.¹
 

Cornelis married Janna Theuns Van Der Jagt, daughter of Theunis Arijs Van Der Jagt and Johanna Gijsbrechtse de Witte, 6 Mar 1731/32 in Ouwerkerk, Zeeland NL.¹ Janna was born in 1705 in Ouwerkerk, Zeeland NL ¹ and died in Sirjansland, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.¹
 

Children:

+ 6 M    i. Jan Cornelisz Manusse was born before 25 Jan 1743/44, was christened 25 Jan 1743/44 in Niewerkerk NL,¹ and died 15 Feb 1773 in Sirjansland, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.¹
 

   7 F    ii. Neeltje Manus was born before 4 Jan 1736/37,¹ was christened 4 Jan 1736/37 in Bruinisse, Zeeland NL,¹ died 4 May 1804 in Zierikzee, Schouwen, Zeeland NL,¹ and was buried in St. Leivens, Monsterkerk, Zierikzee NL.¹
 

Neeltje married Abraham de Vos 8 May 1765 in Zierikzee, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.¹ Abraham was born before 31 May 1739,¹ was christened 31 May 1739 in Zierikzee, Schouwen, Zeeland NL,¹ died 12 Jan 1818 in Zierikzee, Schouwen, Zeeland NL,¹ and was buried in St. Leivens, Monsterkerk, Zierikzee NL.¹
 

Sixth Generation

6. Jan Cornelisz Manusse (Cornelis Marinusse⁵, Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born before 25 Jan 1743/44, was christened 25 Jan 1743/44 in Niewerkerk NL,¹ and died 15 Feb 1773 in Sirjansland, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.¹
 

Jan married Adriantje Adriaanse Visser, daughter of Adriaan Visser and Elizabeth Van Den Berge, about 1771.¹ Adriantje was born about 1751 in Niewerkerk NL.¹
 

Children:

+ 8 M    i. Cornelus Manusse Van Der Jagt was born 9 Mar 1772 in Sirjansland, Schouwen, Zeeland NL,² was christened 15 Mar 1772,² and died 19 Sep 1817 in Zierikzee, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.²
 

   9 F    ii. Janna Manussen ³ was born about 1791 in Sirjansland, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.
 

Janna married Cornelis Verlo ³ 3 May 1815 in Zierikzee, Schouwen, Zeeland NL. Cornelis was born about 1765 in Sirjansland, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.
 

Seventh Generation

8. Cornelus Manusse Van Der Jagt (Jan Cornelisz⁶, Cornelis Marinusse⁵, Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born 9 Mar 1772 in Sirjansland, Schouwen, Zeeland NL,² was christened 15 Mar 1772,² and died 19 Sep 1817 in Zierikzee, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.²
 

Cornelus married Elena De Jonge, daughter of Dirk De Jonge and Catelina Geluk. Elena was born about 1771 in Sirjansland, Schouwen, Zeeland NL ² and died 14 Apr 1844 in Zierikzee, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.⁴

 

• She worked as a Tavern keeper in 1834. ²
 

Children:

   10 F    i. Adriane Van Der Jagt ³ was born about 1792 in Sirjansland, Schouwen, Zeeland NL and died 17 Apr 1865 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.
 

Adriane married Pierre Lepeltak 8 Apr 1812 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL. Pierre was born about 1788 in Haamstede, Schouwen, Zeeland NL and died 28 Apr 1858 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.³
 

+ 11 M    ii. Jan Albertus Manus Van Der Jagt ⁴ was born about 1806 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL and died 22 May 1881 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.
 

+ 12 M    iii. Cornelius Manus Van Der Jagt was born 19 Dec 1811 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL,² died 1 Feb 1888 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI,² and was buried in Walvoord Cemetery, Holland Twp, Sheboygan WI.²

 

Eighth Generation

11. Jan Albertus Manus Van Der Jagt ⁴ (Cornelus Manusse⁷, Jan Cornelisz⁶, Cornelis Marinusse⁵, Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born about 1806 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL and died 22 May 1881 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.
 

Occupation given as "retired teacher" in death record.

 

Jan married Maria Anthonetta de Munter ⁴ 13 Jun 1832 in Zierikzee, Schouwen, Zeeland NL. Maria was born about 1821 in Vlissingen, Zeeland NL and died 22 Jul 1894 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.⁴
 

Children:

   13 F    i. Helena Johanna Manus Van Der Jagt ⁴ was born about 1833 in Zierikzee, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.
 

   14 M    ii. Frans Johannes Van Der Jagt ⁴ was born about Jun 1834 in Haamstede, Schouwen, Zeeland NL and died 23 Oct 1834 in Haamstede, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.
 

   15 F    iii. Johanna Willemina Manus Van Der Jagt ⁴ was born about Aug 1835 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL and died 30 Dec 1835 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.
 

   16 F    iv. Maria Antonette Manus Van Der Jagt ⁴ was born about 1847 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.
 

   17 M    v. Adriaan Manus Van Der Jagt ⁴ was born 7 Dec 1852 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.
 

12. Cornelius Manus Van Der Jagt (Cornelus Manusse⁷, Jan Cornelisz⁶, Cornelis Marinusse⁵, Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born 19 Dec 1811 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL,² died 1 Feb 1888 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI,² and was buried in Walvoord Cemetery, Holland Twp, Sheboygan WI.²

Cornelius and Maatje left their homeland with their six surviving children aboard the Rose Standish, arrived in New York and departed immediately for WI. Their two year old daughter Adriaantje did not survive the journey and was buried at sea.

 

Dutch Immigrants in U. S. Ship Passenger Manifests 1820-1880, compiled by Robert P. Swierenga, lists the following on the Rose Standish, leaving Rotterdam on 13 Sep 1849 and arriving in NY:

Surname	Given Name	Age	Occupation
Van Der Jagt	Cornelius Manus	38	house painter
	Maatje	33	housekeeper
	Cornelis	13
	Johannes	11
	Leendert	10
	Peter	8
	Wilhelmina	4
	Adriaantje	--
	Cornelis	65	baker, confectioner

I am unsure of the identity of the last listed Cornelis, who would have been born about 1784. My records show that Cornelis Manus' father was born on 9 Mar 1772 and died in Zeeland on 19 Sep 1817. Further research is needed.

In Holland WI in 1850 census, dwelling 314, visit 316. Next door is another Cornelius Van der Jagt, age 66. (Relationship to my Van der Jagt family is unknown.)

Living with his daughter and son-in-law John and Mena deMaster in 1880 Holland, Sheboygan WI census. ⁵

 

• He worked as a House painter. ⁵

• 1850 WI census Town of Holland, Sheboygan WI. Visit 314, family 316:
Cornelius M. V D Jacht - age 38, farmer
Maatji - age 34
Cornelius - age 15
John - age 13
Leonard - age 11
Peter - age 8
Mena - age 5

Visit 315, family 317:
Cornelius M. V D Jacht - age 66, farmer
Lena Versput - age 19
(relationship of this Van der Jacht to the family above is unknown)
 

• 1870 WI census Town of Holland, Sheboygan WI. Visit 267, family 253:
Cornelis Vander Jagt - age 56, $3000 real estate, $1500 personal estate, farmer, b. Holland
Martha - age 54, keeping house

 

Cornelius married Maatje Bienefelt, daughter of Johannes Bienefelt and Pieternella Kooreman, 20 Jun 1834 in Haamstede, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.³ Maatje was born 15 Mar 1815 in Haamstede, Schouwen, Zeeland NL ² and died 8 Aug 1875 in Town of Holland, Sheboygan WI.²
 

Children:

   18 M    i. Cornelius Morris Van Der Jagt was born 29 Jun 1834 in Zierikzee, Schouwen, Zeeland NL,² died 21 Jul 1884 in Sheboygan Co WI, and was buried in Walvoord Cemetery, Holland Twp, Sheboygan WI.

• He worked as a Fisherman.

 

Cornelius married Catherine Wilhelmine Skilman 18 Nov 1856 in Holland Twp, Sheboygan WI. Catherine was born in 1837 ⁶ and died in 1923.

 

+ 19 M    ii. Johannes Van Der Jagt was born 5 Jun 1837 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL, died 23 Jun 1922 in Town of Holland, Sheboygan WI, and was buried 26 Jun 1922 in Walvoord Cemetery, Holland Twp, Sheboygan WI.
 

+ 20 M    iii. Leendert B. Van Der Jagt was born 19 Sep 1839 in Zeeland NL, died 5 Jan 1914, and was buried in Walvoord Cemetery, Holland Twp, Sheboygan WI.
 

+ 21 M    iv. Pieter M. Van Der Jagt was born 22 Aug 1842 in Zeeland NL, died 14 Aug 1927 in Baldwin, St. Croix WI, and was buried in Baldwin Cemetery, Baldwin, St. Croix WI.
 

   22 M    v. Marinus Van Der Jagt ⁴ was born about Jan 1843 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL and died 18 Mar 1843 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.
 

   23 M    vi. Jan Manus Van Der Jagt was born about 18 Jan 1844 and died 20 Jan 1844 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL.⁴
 

+ 24 F    vii. Wilhelmina Martha Van Der Jagt was born 9 Jun 1845 in Schouwen, Zeeland NL,^{2 8} was christened 11 Jun 1845, died 9 Oct 1925 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.
 

   25 F    viii. Adriaantje Van Der Jagt was born in 1847 in prob Burgh, Zeeland NL and died in 1849 at sea.

 

Ninth Generation

19. Johannes Van Der Jagt (Cornelius Manus⁸, Cornelus Manusse⁷, Jan Cornelisz⁶, Cornelis Marinusse⁵, Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born 5 Jun 1837 in Burgh, Schouwen, Zeeland NL, died 23 Jun 1922 in Town of Holland, Sheboygan WI, and was buried 26 Jun 1922 in Walvoord Cemetery, Holland Twp, Sheboygan WI.
 

WI Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion lists a John M. Van der Jagt as serving as a Private in Co. I, 27th Infantry, the same Co. as a Peter Van der Jagt.

 

• He worked as a Farmer.

 

Johannes married Jozena Demeester,^{2 7} daughter of Pieter Demeester and Johanna Blanker, 4 Mar 1862. Jozena was born 5 Oct 1841 in Axel, Zeeland NL, died 14 Mar 1888 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, and was buried in Walvoord Cemetery, Holland Twp, Sheboygan WI.
 

Children:

   26 M    i. Cornelius Van Der Jagt ⁷ was born 10 Feb 1865 and died 22 Nov 1937 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.⁷
            Cornelius married Hannah Abbink ⁷ 17 May 1905. Hannah was born 17 Jan 1879 and died 1 Feb 1953.

 

   27 F    ii. Janna Van Der Jagt ⁷ was born 5 Oct 1867 and died 25 Mar 1939. Another name for Janna was Jennie.

Janna married James A. Sheehan ⁷ 1 Jun 1891. James was born 1 Nov 1859 and died 10 Apr 1943.

 

   28 F    iii. Maatje Van Der Jagt ⁷ was born 23 Dec 1870 and died 30 May 1915. Another name for Maatje was Martha.

Maatje married Theodore Koning Jr. 17 Nov 1897.⁹ Theodore died 1 Aug 1952.

 

   29 M    iv. Pieter Van Der Jagt ⁷ was born 26 Oct 1871 and died 26 Apr 1937. Another name for Pieter was Peter.

Pieter married Wilhelmina Abbink ⁷ 26 Oct 1898. Wilhelmina was born 11 Oct 1875 and died 7 Apr 1951.

 

   30 F    v. Mina Van Der Jagt ⁷ was born 13 Jan 1874, died 9 Oct 1954, and was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI. Another name for Mina was Minnie.

Mina married George Knapper ⁷ 19 Jun 1926. George died 12 Jun 1941 and was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI.

 

   31 F    vi. Saartye Van Der Jagt ⁷ was born 17 Mar 1876 and died 12 Dec 1948. Another name for Saartye was Sarah.

Saartye married John William Te Grotenhuis ⁷ 30 Sep 1896. John was born 3 Sep 1862 and died 15 Oct 1941.

 

   32 F    vii. Jozena Van Der Jagt ⁷ was born 22 Feb 1880 and died 20 Dec 1933. Another name for Jozena was Josephine.

Jozena married Edward Theune ⁷ 18 Dec 1901. Edward was born 14 Mar 1875 and died 12 Sep 1952.

 

+ 33 M    viii. John J. Van Der Jagt ⁷ was born 12 Feb 1884 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI and died 22 Aug 1950 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI.
 

   34 M    ix. Van Der Jagt ⁷ was born 9 Jan 1887 and died 9 Jan 1887.
 

20. Leendert B. Van Der Jagt (Cornelius Manus⁸, Cornelus Manusse⁷, Jan Cornelisz⁶, Cornelis Marinusse⁵, Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born 19 Sep 1839 in Zeeland NL, died 5 Jan 1914, and was buried in Walvoord Cemetery, Holland Twp, Sheboygan WI.
 

Middle initial from 1910 Cedar Grove, Sheboygan census.

 

• He worked as a Farmer.

 

Leendert married Wilhemine Stokdyk, daughter of Adolph Stokdyk and Anna Peters, 6 Nov 1863 in Sheboygan Co WI. Wilhemine was born 5 Aug 1843 in Groningen NL and died 25 Jan 1865.

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eendert next married Alice Stokdyk, daughter of Adolph Stokdyk and Anna Peters, 13 Apr 1868.⁷ Alice was born 22 Jan 1847 in Town of Holland, Sheboygan WI ⁷ and died 22 Jan 1912.⁷
 

Children:

   35 M    i. Cornelius Van Der Jagt was born 6 Jun 1870 in Sheboygan Co WI ⁷ and died 4 Sep 1886.⁷ Age 10 in 1880 Holland, Sheboygan WI census.

 

   36 M    ii. Adolph Van Der Jagt was born about 1873 in Sheboygan Co WI. Age 7 in 1880 Holland, Sheboygan WI census.

 

   37 M    iii. John Van Der Jagt was born about 1874 in Sheboygan Co WI. Age 6 in 1880 Holland, Sheboygan WI census.

 

   38 M    iv. Henry Van Der Jagt was born 8 Oct 1875 in Sheboygan Co WI ⁷ and died 7 Aug 1935.⁷ Age 4 in 1880 Holland, Sheboygan WI census.

 

Henry married Wilhelmina de Pagter ⁷ 30 Jan 1901.⁷ Wilhelmina was born 31 Jan 1879 ⁷ and died 7 Sep 1941.⁷

 

   39 F    v. Martha Van Der Jagt was born about 1879 in Sheboygan Co WI. Age 1 in 1880 Holland, Sheboygan WI census.

 

   40 M    vi. Peter Van Der Jagt was born about 1886 in Sheboygan Co WI. Age 26 in 1910 Cedar Grove, Sheboygan census.

 

   41 M    vii. Elmer Van Der Jagt was born about 1886 in Sheboygan Co WI. Age 24 in 1910 Cedar Grove, Sheboygan census.

 

   42 M    viii. Morris Van Der Jagt was born about 1890 in Sheboygan Co WI. Age 20 in 1910 Cedar Grove, Sheboygan census.

 

21. Pieter M. Van Der Jagt (Cornelius Manus⁸, Cornelus Manusse⁷, Jan Cornelisz⁶, Cornelis Marinusse⁵, Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born 22 Aug 1842 in Zeeland NL, died 14 Aug 1927 in Baldwin, St. Croix WI, and was buried in Baldwin Cemetery, Baldwin, St. Croix WI.
 

According to Van der Jagt Genealogy by Linda Smith, his name was William Peter. The couple's tombstone in Baldwin reads "Tina, wife of P. Van der Yaght - P. Van der Yaght". A Peter M. Vanderjacht is listed in WI Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion as serving in the 12th US Infantry. Another listing shows a Peter Van der Jagt as serving as a Private in Co. I, 27th Infantry. This listing shows "resided Holland, enlisted 29 Nov 1862 and transferred to U.S.A. 11 Feb 1863."

 

• 1870 WI census Town of Holland, Sheboygan WI. Visit 308, family 291:
Peter Van der Jagt - age 28, b. Holland
Susan - age 27, keeping house, b. Holland
Cornelius - age 4, b. WI
Josias - age 3, b. WI
Mattie - age 1, b. WI
 

• 1880 WI census Baldwin, St. Croix WI. Visit 141, family 145:
Peter M. Van Der Jagt - age 37, b. Holland
Tantje - age 37, wife, keeping house
Jane - age 17, step-daughter, servant
Cornelius - age 14, son, works out
Peter - age 13, step-son, at home
Josias - age 13, son, works out
Martha - age 12, daughter, at home
Wilhelmina - age 9 mos, daughter, b. Aug, at home
Garret Holtman - age 20, boarder, carpenter
 

Pieter married Susan Delyser ¹⁰ 8 Sep 1864 in Onion River, Sheboygan WI. Susan was born about 1843 in Holland and died in 1876. Another name for Susan was Sara.
 

Children:

   43 F    i. Cornelia Van Der Jagt ¹⁰ was born about 1866 in Wisconsin.
 

   44 M    ii. Josias Van Der Jagt ¹⁰ was born about 1867 in Wisconsin.
 

   45 F    iii. Mattie Van Der Jagt ¹⁰ was born in May 1869 in Wisconsin.¹¹
 

Resided with and worked for her uncle and aunt John and Wilhelmina (Van der Jagt) deMaster in 1900.

 

Pieter next married Tantje deWitt Gainey ⁷ 19 Mar 1877. Tantje was born about 1843 in Holland, died after 1880, and was buried in Baldwin Cemetery, Baldwin, St. Croix WI.
 

Children:

   46 F    i. Joanna Van Der Jagt ¹² was born about 1878 in Wisconsin.
 

   47 F    ii. Wilhelmina Van Der Jagt ¹² was born about Oct 1879 in Wisconsin.
 

24. Wilhelmina Martha Van Der Jagt (Cornelius Manus⁸, Cornelus Manusse⁷, Jan Cornelisz⁶, Cornelis Marinusse⁵, Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born 9 Jun 1845 in Schouwen, Zeeland NL,^{2 8} was christened 11 Jun 1845, died 9 Oct 1925 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI. Another name for Wilhelmina was Moonie.
 

She came to America with her parents when she was four years old. Known to her grandchildren as Moonie. Lived with son Peter and his wife Sena on Green Bay Ave in Cedar Grove in 1910.

Her funeral was the last horse drawn, glass sided hearse in Cedar Grove, Town of Holland. She died in the house in which Marcia Lubbers Leedom and her family spent most of their childhoods, until about 1936. ¹³

 

Wilhelmina married Jan Demeester, son of Pieter Demeester and Johanna Blanker, 15 Feb 1866 in Town of Holland, Sheboygan WI. Jan was born 15 Oct 1844 in Terneuzen, Zeeland NL,² died 21 Jun 1904 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI,² and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.

 

• He worked as an Implement dealer.

• 1870 - enumerated 7 Jul WI census Town of Holland, Sheboygan WI. Visit 268, family 254:
Mina deMaster - age 25, b. Holland
John deMaster - age 25, farm laborer, b. Holland
Jane - age 3, b. WI
Cornelius - age 2, b. WI
 

• 1880 - enumerated 2 Jun WI census Town of Holland, Sheboygan WI. Visit 20, family 20:
John Demaster - age 35, farmer
Mena - age 34, wife
Jane - age 13, daughter, at school
Cornelius - age 11, son, at school
Peter - age 4, son
John - age 2, son
Cornelius VanderJagt - age 67, father-in-law, painter
Leonard Flipse - age 16, works on farm
 

• 1900 - enumerated 4 Jun WI census Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI. Visit 40, family 40:
John DeMaster - age 54, farmer, b. Oct 1845 Netherlands, m. 34 years
Wilhelmna - age 53, wife, b. Jun 1846 Netherlands, m. 34 years, 5 ch 4 living
Peter - age 24, son, b. Jan 1876 WI, single, farm laborer
John - age 22, son, b. Feb 1878 WI, single, farm laborer
Marytje Van der Jagt - age 31, niece, b. May 1869 WI
 

Children:

+ 48 F    i. Jane DeMaster was born 15 Nov 1866 in Sheboygan Co WI,¹⁴ died 16 Aug 1951 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.
 

+ 49 M    ii. Cornelius Demaster was born 15 May 1869 in Sheboygan Co WI, died 5 Sep 1933, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.
 

+ 50 M    iii. Peter Demaster was born 24 Jan 1876 in Sheboygan Co WI, died 20 Jan 1957 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.
 

   51 M    iv. John Demaster was born 14 Feb 1878 in Wisconsin, died 2 Apr 1954, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.
 

In 1910 Holland, Sheboygan WI census John and Katherine were living on Green Bay Ave. With them were Katherine's parents Derk and Catherine (Jentink) Huenink.

John married Katherina Wilhelmina Huenink, daughter of Derk Willem Huenink and Catharina H. Jentink, 22 Jul 1903 in Sheboygan Co WI.¹⁵ Katherina was born 26 Dec 1876 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, died 11 Mar 1961 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI. They had no children.
 

Tenth Generation

33. John J. Van Der Jagt ⁷ (Johannes⁹, Cornelius Manus⁸, Cornelus Manusse⁷, Jan Cornelisz⁶, Cornelis Marinusse⁵, Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born 12 Feb 1884 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI and died 22 Aug 1950 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI.
 

John married Priscilla Adreanna Landaal ⁷ 3 Jun 1908 in Baldwin, St. Croix WI. Priscilla was born 25 Apr 1886 in Wichita, Sedgwick KS and died 29 May 1954 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI.
 

Child:

   52 F    i. Florence P. Van Der Jagt ⁷ was born 28 Jan 1911 in Minneapolis, Hennepin MN and died 22 Jan 1997 in San Rafael, Marin CA.
 

Florence married Morris Dale Scarborough ⁷ 1 Jun 1935 in Minneapolis, Hennepin MN. Morris was born 5 Dec 1908 in De Soto, Dallas IA and died 1 Apr 1963 in San Francisco, San Francisco CA.

 

48. Jane DeMaster (Wilhelmina Martha Van Der Jagt⁹, Cornelius Manus⁸, Cornelus Manusse⁷, Jan Cornelisz⁶, Cornelis Marinusse⁵, Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born 15 Nov 1866 in Sheboygan Co WI,¹⁴ died 16 Aug 1951 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.
 

Translated letters for townspeople both Dutch to English and vice versa.

 

Jane married Henry John Huenink, son of Derk Willem Huenink and Catharina H. Jentink, 3 May 1887 in Sheboygan Co WI. Henry was born 15 Oct 1862 in Aalten, Gelderland NL, died 3 Oct 1945 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.

 

• He worked as a Farmer, cheesemaker & store keeper.
 

Children:

   53 M    i. Dirk William Huenink was born 26 Feb 1888, died 28 Aug 1963, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI. Another name for Dirk was "Holstein" Bill.
 

Known as "Holstein Bill" because of his pure bred Holstein cattle herd. At his funeral in the rural countryside, cows from the neighboring field came to the fence surrounding the cemetery, overlooking the gravesite, and watched as his coffin was lowered into the ground.

"My grandma also told me about how the cows lined up at my Great Grandpa's
funeral. So I found it interesting you wrote that on your website. She
told me that he loved his herd and when one needed to be sold, he would see
it off. He would walk to the end of the driveway as the truck drove off and
would stand and watch until he couldn't see the truck anymore. And when he
died the cows stood watch until they couldn't see him anymore." - Jeff Huenink
 

Dirk married Henrietta Adeline Renskers 10 May 1916. Henrietta was born 1 Oct 1888, died 28 Aug 1961, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.

 

   54 F    ii. Willamina Martha Huenink was born 6 Apr 1890, died 16 Apr 1959 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI. Another name for Willamina was Minnie.
 

Willamina married William Anthony Lubach, son of John Calvin Lubach and Elizabeth Hyink, 11 May 1916 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI. William was born 25 Mar 1888 in Chicago, Cook IL,¹⁶ died 16 Jun 1950 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.

 

   55 F    iii. Katherina Hendrika Huenink was born 2 Jul 1893 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, died 13 Jul 1985 in Green Bay, Brown WI, and was buried in Dutch Reformed Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.
 

Katherina married Arthur C. Lubbers, son of Anthony Lubbers and Wilhelmina Hendrika Hyink, 30 Jun 1915 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI. Arthur was born 30 Oct 1887 in Town of Holland, Sheboygan WI, was christened 14 Apr 1888 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, died 15 Mar 1950 in Sheboygan, Sheboygan WI, and was buried 18 Mar 1950 in Dutch Reformed Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.

 

   56 F    iv. Josephine Jane Huenink was born 16 Sep 1895, died 23 Oct 1978, and was buried in Sheboygan, Sheboygan WI.
 

Josephine married Joseph Duncan 16 Sep 1924. Joseph was born 14 Aug 1893 in Glasgow Scotland, died 11 Jun 1975, and was buried in Sheboygan, Sheboygan WI. They had no children.

 

49. Cornelius Demaster (Wilhelmina Martha Van Der Jagt⁹, Cornelius Manus⁸, Cornelus Manusse⁷, Jan Cornelisz⁶, Cornelis Marinusse⁵, Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born 15 May 1869 in Sheboygan Co WI, died 5 Sep 1933, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.
 

 

• He worked as a Machinist in Sheboygan WI.

• 1900 - enumerated 8 Jun WI census Sheboygan Co WI. Visit 202, family 229:
Cornelius DeMaster - age 32, engineer, b. May 1868, m. 9 years
Gertrude - age 30, wife, b. May 1870, m. 9 years, 4 ch 4 living
Elmer J. - age 9, son, b. May 1891
Annie G. - age 7, daughter, b. Mar 1893
Minnie M. - age 4, daughter, b. Jan 1896
Alice G. - age 1, daughter, b. Aug 1898
Lydia Graven - age 16, servant, b. Aug 1883

 

Cornelius married Gertrude Ten Pas 30 Jun 1890. Gertrude was born 18 May 1870, died 5 Jul 1931, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.
 

Children:

   57 M    i. John Elmer Demaster was born 31 May 1891 ¹⁷ and died 24 May 1968.
 

Information on John's wife and family from Tanya deMaster.

John married Amanda Bertschy ¹⁸ 26 Nov 1914. Amanda was born 12 Aug 1892 ¹⁹ and died 8 May 1984.

 

   58 F    ii. Anna Gezina Demaster was born 4 Mar 1893 and died 25 Jan 1981 in Town of Holland, Sheboygan WI.
 

Death date from Tanya deMaster.

Anna married Dirk William Lohuis,²⁰ son of Derk John Lohuis and Dora Hendrika Huenink, 7 May 1913 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI. Dirk was born 16 Aug 1891 in Oostburg, Sheboygan WI and died 21 Feb 1972 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.

 

   59 F    iii. Minnie Maude Demaster was born 8 Jan 1896 and died 18 Apr 1958 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.
 

Death date from Tanya deMaster.

Minnie married Johannes Anthony Huibregtse, son of Jon Huibregtse and Jennie (Huibregtse), 10 Nov 1915. Johannes was born 4 Aug 1894 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI ^{11 21} and died in Jun 1969 in Wisconsin.¹⁹

 

• 1930 - enumerated 4 Apr WI census Sigel, Wood WI. Visit 33, family 33:
Anthony Huibregtse - age 35, cheese maker in cheese factory, b. WI, 21 yrs old at marriage
Minnie - age 34, wife, b. WI, 20 yrs old at marriage
Donald - age 13, son, b. WI
Lenore - age 9, daughter, b. WI
Roland - age 4, son, b. WI
Marjorie - age 1 yr 11 mos, daughter, b. WI

 

   60 F    iv. Alice Gertrude Demaster was born 23 Aug 1898 and died 21 Jul 1994.
 

Death date from Tanya deMaster.

Alice married Louis H. Huibregtse, son of Jon Huibregtse and Jennie (Huibregtse), 2 Jun 1920. Louis was born 18 May 1892 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI ^{11 22} and died in Jul 1977 in Wisconsin.¹⁹

 

• 1930 - enumerated 17 Apr WI census Brillion, Calumet WI. Resided Egan Street, visit 279, family 303:
Louis Huibregtse - age 37, superintendent at creamery, age 27 at marriage
Alice - age 31, wife, age 21 at marriage
Elizabeth J. - age 9, daughter
Ruth M. - age 8, daughter
Mary Lou - age 3 yrs 2 mos, daughter

 

   61 F    v. Leona Nellie Demaster was born 16 Jun 1900 ²³ and died 11 Nov 1943.
 

Death date form Tanya deMaster.

Leona married Herman Lemke.

 

   62 F    vi. Evelyn Demaster was born 2 Jul 1905 and died 10 Nov 1985 in prob Oostburg, Sheboygan WI.
 

Death date from Tanya deMaster. Last residence was Oostburg, Sheboygan WI.

Evelyn married Harley Benjamin Scholten 23 Sep 1925 in Brillion, Calumet WI. Harley was born 20 Mar 1903 ¹⁹ and died 25 Dec 1991.¹⁹

 

Cornelius next married Johanna Berenschot after 1931. Johanna was born 29 Apr 1871, died 4 Jun 1940, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.

 

50. Peter Demaster (Wilhelmina Martha Van Der Jagt⁹, Cornelius Manus⁸, Cornelus Manusse⁷, Jan Cornelisz⁶, Cornelis Marinusse⁵, Marinus Janszoon⁴, Jan³, Manus Jans², Jan¹) was born 24 Jan 1876 in Sheboygan Co WI, died 20 Jan 1957 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.
 

 

• 1910 - enumerated 15 Apr WI census Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI. Resided Green Bay Ave, visit 18, family 21:
Peter De Master - age 34, 1m. 7 years, owned implement dealership
Sena - age 28, wife, 1m 7 years
Wilhelmina - age 64, mother, wd, 6 ch 4 living

 

Peter married Gezina Engelena Kolste ⁸ 2 Apr 1903. Gezina was born 24 Jun 1881 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, died 6 May 1951 in Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI, and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Sheboygan WI.
 

Children:

   63 F    i. Amanda Stella Demaster was born 26 Jun 1913 and died 26 Jun 1913.
                Death date from Tanya deMaster.

 

   64 F    ii. Augusta Marie Demaster was born 26 Aug 1914 and died 19 Feb 2004.
 

My mother Marcia remembers Augusta and that her parents lived next to her family's house when she was young; Augusta was a playmate and good friend of Marcia's sister Elaine.

Augusta and Lewis' daughter Mary has been a wonderful help to me in my family research. She is very generous and is always willing to help.

Augusta married Lewis Risseeuw 4 Oct 1939. Lewis was born 10 Sep 1914 and died 24 Jan 2004.
 

 

 

 

               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portrait and Biographical Record of Sheboygan County WI
pub 1893

 

JOHN VAN DER JAGT, a veteran of the late war, residing on section 35, in the town of Holland, is numbered among the old pioneer settlers of Sheboygan County. He is a native of the village of Burg, province of Schouwen, Holland, born June 5, 1837, and is a son of Cornelius and Martha (Bunefeltt) Van der Jagt, being one of four surviving children. The others are: Leonard, who is a farmer of Holland Township; Minnie, who became the wife of John De Master, a business man of Cedar Grove; and Peter, who is a farmer of Baldwin, St. Croix County, Wis.

Our subject was twelve years of age when he accompanied his parents, who, with six children sailed for the United States. During the passage a baby sister was taken sick and died and was buried at sea. Mr. Van der Jagt remembers one very severe storm encountered, which lasted twenty-four hours and brought terror to the hearts of all On board, but the good ship weathered the storm, landing all in safety in New York. The family came direct to Sheboygan County, where the parents passed the remainder of their lives. Mr. Van der Jagt attended school in the old log schoolhouse, situated on section 26, in the town of Holland, which was presided over by William Higby, the pioneer schoolmaster in this township. However, his educational advantages were limited to three months during the winter season. He early learned to assist in the work on his father’s farm, and in a new country, where all was in a state of wildness, there was much work for everyone that could aid in any way. His father, in connection with another, improved and cultivated a farm of one hundred and ten acres.

On the 4th day of March, 1862, Mr. Van der Jagt was united in marriage with Miss Jozena De Master, daughter of Peter and Johanna (Blanker) De Master, pioneers in the town of Holland, both long since deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Van der Jagt became the parents of twelve children, eight of whom are living, as follows: Cornelius, born February 10, 1865, and now a resident of Indian Territory; Jennie, born October 5, 1867, who became the wife of J. Sheehan, of Milwaukee; Martha, born December 22, 1870; Peter, born October 26, 1871; Minnie, born January 13, 1874, also in Milwaukee; Sarah, born March 17, 1876; Josephine, born February 22, 1880; and John, born February 12, 1883.

Mr. and Mrs. Van der Jagt began their domestic life in a log cabin, which was built on his present farm. About 1880 a modern dwelling was erected, but in the new home only a few years were spent. Mrs. Van der Jagt was called from this life March 14, 1888, and three days later, on the birthday of her daughter Sarah, she was laid to rest. She was a good Christian wife and mother, esteemed and beloved for her many excellencies of character by all who knew her.

When President Lincoln called for volunteers to put down the rebellion, Mr. Van der Jagt was among the number who made response and entered the service of his adopted country, where he served as a soldier with honor to himself and the Union.

In his political views, Mr. Van der Jagt is a Republican, and supports the principles advocated by that party. He and his family attend the First Presbyterian Church of Cedar Grove, in which they take an active part. Their home is a pleasant one, and the love of the children for their father, who has ever made their lives happy, sharing alike in their joys and. sorrows, is unbounded. Mr. Van der Jagt is a popular and respected citizen, and is well known throughout this portion of the county.

 

 

 

 

Portrait and Biographical Record of Sheboygan County WI
pub 1893

 

LEONARD VAN DER JAGT, one of the pioneer settlers of Sheboygan County, is a native of the province of Zeeland, Holland, where he was born September 19, 1839. His parents, Cornelius and Martha (Bunnefeltt) Van der Jagt, and six children sailed from Alvord Schloss for New York. The voyage was made in a three mast sailing-vessel of American make, and consumed some twenty-eight days. During the passage one of their children, a little girt, two years of age, died. Our subject remembers many incidents connected with this memorable journey. They experienced one storm of great severity, which lasted many hours, terrifying the five hundred passengers on board, but happily it passed without harm to boat or crew.

After a stay of two weeks in the city of New York, Mr. Van der Jagt brought his family to this county, coming by way of Buffalo and the Lakes to Sheboygan. In the latter city they stopped at the Wisconsin House, which was kept by Joseph Schrage. Here they rented a house until the father could have time to select their new home, but at the expiration of six weeks they removed to the town of Holland, where the latter purchased eighty acres of land on section 35. It was heavily timbered, and about all the improvement that had been made was a log house, 20x30 feet, in which the family lived for some fifteen years, when it was replaced by a house of later and more improved architecture.

Cornelius Van der Jagt was a painter by trade, and followed that vocation until advanced in life. On the old homestead stands a barn, 36x48 feet, the painting of which was about the last work he undertook, he being then seventy-four years old. He and his wife became the parents of thirteen children, eight sons and five daughters, four of whom still survive: John. a farmer of Holland Township: the gentleman whose name heads this article: Peter, a farmer of St. Croix County. Wis and Minnie who became the wife of John De Master, of Cedar Grove, a sketch of whom will be found elsewhere in this work.

In his political affiliations. Mr. Van der Jagt was a Republican, standing by his party in victory or defeat. He and his wife were charter members of the First Presbyterian Church of Cedar Grove, their daily walk in life being in harmony with the profession they made. Both were held in high esteem by all who knew them for the honorable and upright lives they led. Their last days were spent in the town of Holland, his death occurring on the _5th of February, 1886, and his wife’s, August 8, 1875. she having preceded him by several years.

Leonard Van der Jagt was ten years old when he came to the United States with his parents in 1849, and was, therefore, largely educated in the early schools of this county, where his life has since been passed. Until his marriage he remained at home, aiding and assisting his father on the farm. November 6, 1863, marks the date of his union with Minnie Stokdyk, a daughter of Adolph and Anna (Peters) Stokdyk. Of this union one child was born, Peter, who died in infancy. Mrs. Van der Jagt was a native of Groningen, Holland, and was born August 5, 1843, and died January 25, 1865. After the death of his wife, Mr. Van der Jagt wedded Miss Alice Stokdyk, a sister of his first wife, their marriage occurring April 13, 1868. The lady was born January 22, 1847, and is a native of the town of Holland.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Van der Jagt twelve children were born, nine of whom survive: Adolph, who was born January 1, 1873, and is a printer by trade, residing in Milwaukee: John, born April 7, 1874; Henry, October 8, 1875; Martha, January 18, 1879: Nettie, August 25, 1880; Minnie, June 23, 1882; Peter, July 2, 1884: Elmer, April 23, 1885 and Cornelius, January 18, 1889 .All except the first-named are at home with their parents.

The family attended the Presbyterian Church at Cedar Grove, which was incorporated about 1860. Like his father, Mr. Van der Jagt is a staunch Republican in politics, he has a good farm of eighty acres, well cultivated and improved, and he is considered one of the substantial farmers of this section of the county.

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Sources

1. Dr. Robert Victor Johannes Varman.

2. Correspondence.

3. Netherlands State Archives - GenLias.

4. Zeeuws Archief
Zeeuws Archief
(http://database.zeeuwsarchief.nl/).

5. compiled by Robert P. Swierenga, Dutch Immigrants in U. S. Ship Passenger Manifests 1820-1880 (Wilmington DE, Scholarly Resources Inc., 1983).

6. Lawrence Hyink.

7. Correspondence - Roberta Lewis.

8. Robert Duggan, research in original church registers. THGH474@prodigy.com.

9. Sheboygan Co WI USGenWeb (http://www.rootsweb.com/~wisheboy/sheboygn.htm, Debie Blindauer), Vol 7, page 514-3070.

10. 1870 U.S. Census.

11. 1900 U.S. Census.

12. 1880 U.S. Census.

13. Portrait and Biographical Record of Sheboygan Co WI (Chicago IL, Excelsior Publishing Co., 1894).

14. Mrs. Ervin R. Van der Jagt, Van der Jagt Family Tree 1812 - 1969: The DeMaster Branch (typewritten copy - 1969).

15. Vital Records, Sheboygan Co marriages.

 

 

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