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Abraham Ryck ★ married Grietje Hendricks TA10, RI9, LE1. He was also known as “Abram” FE8, and his second name has been spelled “Rycke” BI1, RI9
and “Rycken” RI9, DE4, but he was referred to as “Abraham Rijcken
van Lent” of “Nieuw Nederlandt”
in a will of his brother, Steven Rijcken van Lent,
dated April 23, 1661 at ‘s-Hertogensbosch (the Duke’s
Forest) in Northern Brabant Provence, Netherlands LE1. Jan Rijcken van Lent was another brother mentioned in the will
of Steven Rijcken van Lent, but he was deceased in
the year 1661 LE1. Abraham was the father of Aeltje
BI1, RI9.
He
immigrated to the New World in or before 1638, when in
that year he received land from Director General Willem Kieft
FE3, RI9, LE1, for which he received a patent on August 8, 1640 FE3 (this patent also
appears in New York
Historical Manuscripts: Dutch. Volumes GG, HH, & II. Land Papers, in which
Charles Gehring employed a minor variation in the translation, using “hay
marsh”, rather than “meadow” GE2). A copy of the patent follows FE3:
We, Willem Kieft, Director General and Council etc., testify and
declare herewith, that in the year 1638 we have granted to Abraham Rycken a certain piece of land situate upon the Long Island
opposite Rinnegaconck [Brooklyn], where Gysbert Ryken’s is on one side and the highway running from
the kil into the woods east north east and west south
west and Hans Hansens on the same highway is on the
other, containing along the kil in proper width five
hundred paces, to which aforedescribed parcel of land
is added a third part of the meadow lying close behind the land of George Rapaelje and Gysbert Ryken…
On
April 19, 1640, Abraham Ryken was a plaintiff in a court case against Gysbert Ryken, who admitted to a debt of 147 florins, which
he was ordered to remit to Abraham VA8. A week later, on
April 26, Abraham was the defendant against Jan Schepmoes,
who demanded a payment for the items which were purchased from him by Abraham’s
wife VA8. Abraham stated that his wife had not informed him of a purchase, and
requested a delay, so that he could consult her regarding the matter; the delay
was granted, on the condition that he pay Jan after he conferred with his wife VA8.
On
March 27 and April 10, 1642, Abraham Ryken and Jaques
Bentyn were in court, because Jaques
claimed that hogs which had been stolen were consumed at Abraham’s house; this
must have referred to another case which was heard on March 27, in which Jan Celes admitted to shooting a hog in the mouth which did not
belong to him, and taking it to the planters of Dirch
the Noorman VA8. Regarding this
case, Hendrick de Boer (Hendrick the Farmer VA8, whom James Riker
stated was Hendrick Harmensen RI9) stated that he was
unaware that this hog had been stolen VA8.
He
and Jan Pietersen received a ground brief on November 20, 1642 for a lot on the Heere Gracht (Canal Street) ST15, which was located a
bit south of the house which was later constructed by Pieter Caspersen van Naarden. The lot, bounded on the west by Mr. Heyl or Hill, was about eighty-five feet (five rods and
three feet) long, and seems to have been located on the corner of Heere Gracht and
High Street (now called Bridge Street) ST15. Abraham Rycken and Jan Pietersen
sold a house east of the fort, adjacent to the house owned by William Heyl (Hill), to Michel Picquet on April 4, 1643 ST15. Abraham received
another ground brief on February 4, 1646 (or February 14 GE2) for a lot for a house and garden on the opposite side of the
canal ST15. This was on the corner of Heere Gracht and
Prince Street, a continuation of Bevers Gracht (which is now called Beaver Street) ST15.
He
was a plaintiff again on May 6, 1643, this time against Michiel
Pauwelsz, in an attempt to
recover payment from the defendant, who was directed to make a double payment
to Abraham the following Easter, unless certain conditions were met VA8. Abraham, but not Michiel, was back in court on June 18, 1643, when he
demanded payment according to the contract of the sale of his farm VA8. Because Michiel failed to appear in court, Abraham was permitted to
repossess his property, unless the purchase price of the farm was remitted by Michiel, or by anyone acting on Michiel’s
behalf VA8.
He
and Grietje were members of the Dutch Church of New
Amsterdam in 1649 RI9. A deed from Abraham Rycken
to Jochem Beeckman
regarding a lot in the Heere Gracht which measured three rods apiece
on the west and north sides, three rods and seven and a half feet on the east
(rear) side, and three rods, five feet along Harck Syboutsen’s lot, was recorded on January 29, 1652 ST15. Later that same
year, on November 15, this deed was recorded again, but the measurements of the
perimeter were slightly different ST15. He was at City Hall
on September 15, 1653 as a defendant against Cornelis Steenwyck,
who required an outstanding payment of beaver skins with a value of over 136
florins; Abram acknowledged that he was indebted to Cornelis for a transaction
which occurred in 1650, but he requested an extension, which was granted for an
additional six weeks FE7.
On
February 26, 1654, he received a ground brief for farmland, which was located
on the northern end of Newton, Queens County, New York, adjacent to the Armen Bouwery RI9, and on April 7,
1655, Abraham sold a house on Heere Gracht to Jan Rutgersen ST15. Johannis Megapolensis
and Johannis de Peyster
appeared at the city council as representatives of the deaconry of New
Amsterdam in New Netherland when they entered a petition on June 3, 1655 FE3, GE8.
They stated that the deaconry had purchased a farm which was intended to
benefit the poor (a “poor farm”) which was located beyond the Hellegat FE3, GE8. They stated that a specific adjacent piece of land that they
intended to use as farmland was then given to Abraham Rijcken,
which they had no issue with because they stated that he was “a poor man and
has nothing but what he gains from toil” GE8
or had (another translation) “no more than what he can earn with his hands” FE3. Their petition to the city council
regarded the then extant public road which crossed Abraham’s lot and led to the
poor farm, which Abraham had blocked with “posts and rails or palisades” which
rendered access to the poor farm impossible GE8.
They requested that the city council instruct Abraham to remove those posts and
rails so that the road could be made passable FE3, GE8. Four days later, on June 7, 1655, he was a
defendant again, but in this case, Jochem Beeckman claimed that he was owed an additional five feet
on his lot recently purchased from Abram, for he said that his lot was short
that amount on its southern boundary FE7. The court directed
the Fence Viewers to inspect Jochem’s lot and to
attempt a reconciliation between Jochem and Abraham FE7.
Abraham
traveled to the Delaware River in 1656 for the purpose of purchasing beaver
skins, during which excursion his vessel became stranded near a waterfall
during the night RI9. He returned empty handed to New Amsterdam RI9 and was summoned to
City Hall on August 28, 1656, because Isaack de Foreest
pursued his earlier claim of a debt of 148 florins worth of beaver skins, which
was to have been paid to him the previous June FE8. Abram accepted
responsibility for the debt and declared that he had journeyed south to hunt
beavers but was unsuccessful FE8. Abram also claimed in court that he and
Isaack had agreed that if he was unable to bring back
beavers, that he could pay with “Zeewan”, or sewan.
Isaack denied this arrangement, and further stated that after Abram’s wife
offered him a deed of sale for a lot and a house as collateral,
she later “sinisterly took” it from him, “and lifted the monies due thereon” FE8. Abram remarked that
he had no other means of payment aside from sewan, and further, he was at that
time unable to render the balance in its entirety FE8. The court ruled
that Abraham must pay Isaack in full within fourteen days FE8. He may have
resorted to relinquishing his property, as on September 18, 1656, Isaack de Foreest was at City Hall again, with a deed of unknown
specification, which was signed over to him from Abram Ricken
as a mortgage for his debt of 148 florins FE8.
Abram Rycken was given the
Small Burgher Right on April 14, 1657 FE11.
In 1658, Jan Rutgersen still owed 242 florins to
Abraham for his 1655 purchase of a house ST15; they were in court
on May 20, 1658 and again on May 27, when Jan, as the defendant, was in default
each time FE8. On May 27, Abram demanded the sum of 242 florins, and
the court instructed Jan to pay within four days FE8. On June 3, 1658,
Abraham requested assistance of members of the court in this matter, who
obliged when they ordered Jan Rutgersen to either
remit the balance within six days, or face imprisonment in City Hall ST15, FE8. Jan raised the
necessary funds, and his debt to Abraham was remunerated on or by June 7, 1658 ST15.
On August 19, 1664 GE1,
RI9, he received a patent for Hewlett’s Island (Hulets Island, which was north of the poor farm GE1), which
was confirmed unto him on December 24, 1667 by Governor Nicoll RI9. This
island became known as Riker’s (Rikers) Island RI9. Abraham Rÿcke was a witness or sponsor to the baptism of
Lÿsbeth, the daughter of Rÿck Abrahamszen and Trÿntie Hercks, at the Reformed
Dutch Church on March 25, 1673 EV4. Abraham Rÿcke was a witness or sponsor to the baptism of
Margrietie, the daughter of Jan Harmenszen and Aeltie Abrahams, at the Reformed
Dutch Church on October 12, 1681 EV4. He was listed as a freeholder and inhabitant
in the charter of Newton, which was dated on November 25, 1686 RI9. In that
year, he was also a member of the Dutch Church in New York City, whose residence
was probably very near that of Margariet
Martense, for “Abraham Rycking”
was listed under the heading Arme Bouwery BA17.
Abraham
Rick of Newton wrote his will on March 9, 1688/9 which was
proved on April 10, 1689 at an Inferior Court of Pleas held at Jamaica QU3:
In the name of God Amen:
This ninth day of March in the year of
our Lord one thousand six hundred eighty & eight I Abraham Rick of Newton
in Queens County being in perfect memory in sound & whole mind God the
giver of all good gifts be praised considering that it is appointed by Allmighty God for all men once to die & that the life
of man is like the flower of the field which fadeth
away & that the time when it shall please God to call us out of this
miserable world is to all men uncertain therefor not willing to depart this
transitory life intestate revoking & clearly abrogateing
all former Will and testament & making this my last Will & Testament
first & before all things I committ my self in to the hand of the Allmighty
God & mercifull father.
Item 1st I will & require that all my just
due debts shall be paid.
Item I bequeath my eldest son Rick
Abrahamsen Thirty shillings to be paid to him out of my Estate within one year
after my decease.
Item I bequeath unto my son Jacob Five
& twenty shillings to be paid to him the second year after my decease.
Item I bequeath to my daughter Mary Five
& twenty shillings to be paid to her the third year.
Item I bequeath unto my son John Five &
twenty shillings the fourth year.
Item I bequeath unto my daughter Alkia Five & twenty shillings to be paid to her the
fifth year.
Item I bequeath unto my son Hendrick
Five & twenty shillings to be paid to him the fifth year after my decease.
And also I give
and bequeath all the rest of my estate Viz: Lands goods & chattels unto my
son, Abram Rick to him his heirs executor administrators & assigns also my
will is that my son Abraham Rick shall administer upon my estate
As Wittness my
hand & seal the day & year first above written
Abraham Rick
Signed & sealed in the presence of
Thomas Stevenson, Aernout
Webber Daniel Phillips
An
inventory of his estate was conducted on April 5, 1689 indicated that he owned very little QU3.
The entirety of his estate was valued at just over thirteen pounds and included
“his wearing Clothes… 2 old Iron potts… 2 [old]
chests… a parcel of [this item was not described, but was valued at one pound]… 4 Cowes” QU3.
Grietje Hendricks (Hendrick) has also been referred to as
“Margaret” or “Grietie”. She was allegedly the mother of Ryck Abramsen
LE1, RI9 (also called Ryck Abrahamsen Lent LE1), and she was inferred to be the mother of
eight children were baptized at the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsterdam, but
she was named in just three of these eight baptismal records EV4. These children were
Jacob, who likely died as an infant, another son named Jacob, Hendrick, who
likely died in childhood, Mary, Jan, Aeltje, Abraham,
and Hendrick.
A
baptismal, birth, or marriage record has not been located for Ryck Abramsen. Ryck Abrahamson Lent of Cortlandt Manor,
Westchester County, New York wrote his will on March 31, 1720, which was proved
on March 28, 1723 NE26. The
will named his sons, Abraham Lent, Harck Lent, and Rycke Lent, who was then deceased, as well as his
daughters, Elizabeth Nyatt (deceased), Catharina
Jones, and Margaret NE26.
Abraham Rÿck was named as the father of Jacob in his
baptism on October 14, 1640; witnesses were Hans Hanszen and Anneken Dominco EV4. Jacob was
said to have died as an infant RI9. Abraham Rÿck and Grietje Hendrics were named as the parents
of Jacob in his baptism on October 18, 1643; witnesses were Borger Joris
and Geertie Rederbas EV4. Jacob Abramson, Richard Abramson, Teunis
Dekey, Sibout Harche, Jacob Harche, and Samuell Dekey of New York
purchased land on the Hudson River from a group of Native Americans who
included Sirham, the Sachem of Sachus,
along with Samiskapham, Charrish,
and Pewenimin, on April 21, 1685 WE22.
Abraham Rÿck was named as the father of Hendrick in
his baptism on February 17, 1647; witnesses were Pieter Van Aerden, Hillegond
Joris, and Geertie Hauduÿn EV4. Hendrick likely died
prior to 1662, when Abraham and Grietje had another son named Hendrick.
Abraham Rÿcke was named as the father of Marÿ in her
baptism on February 21, 1649 which was witnessed by Hester Gerrits EV4. Marÿtje Abrahams of Manhattan married Sÿboút Harckszen of Manhattan at
the Reformed Dutch Church of New York in April 1669 PU4. She was probably “Marytie”, who was
listed as the wife of Sybouwt Kranckheyt
in the member register of the Cortlandt Manor CO2. The Reformed Dutch Church in New York has eight baptismal
records in which Marritje Abrahams and and Siboút Hercxen
were the parents EV4. Marritje
Abrahams and Siboút Herkszen
were named as the parents of Herck in his baptismal
record on April 17, 1670 EV4. Marritie Abrahams and Siboúdt Herckszen were named as the parents of Marritie
in her baptismal record on October 28, 1672 EV4. Marritie Abrahams and Siboüt Herckszen were named as the parents of Abraham in his
baptismal record on August 16, 1676 EV4. Marritie Abrahamszen and Siboút Herckszen were named as
the parents of Wÿntie in her baptismal record on May
1, 1680 EV4. Marritie Abrahams and Sibert Hercksxen were named as the parents of Annetie
in her baptismal record on March 16, 1684 EV4. Marritje Abrahams and Siboút Hercxen were named as the parents of Herck
in his baptismal record on November 20, 1687 EV4. Marritje Abrahams and Siboút Hercxen were named as the
parents of Jan in his baptismal record on November 20, 1689 EV4. Marritje Abrahams and Siboút Hercxen were named as the
parents of Hilletje in her baptismal record on April
30, 1693 EV4.
Abraham Rÿcke was named as the father of Jan in his
baptism on June 25, 1651; witnesses were Jochem Jochemszen and Trÿntie Jans EV4. Jan Abrahamszen of New York married Sara Schoúten,
who was the widow of Paúlús Van der Beeck, at the Reformed Dutch Church in New York on November
26, 1691 PU4. Jan Rÿcken and Sara Schoúten were named as the
parents of Abraham in his baptism on February 13, 1695 and of Helena in her
baptism on May 24, 1696 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New York EV4. Jan Rÿke and Sara Schoúte were named as the parents of Elisabeth in her
baptism on September 22, 1697 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New York EV4. This child may have died, because Jan Rÿke
and Sara Schoúten were later named as the parents of
Elisabeth in her baptism on December 25, 1698 EV4.
Abraham Rÿcke was named as the father of Aeltje in her
baptism on November 9, 1653; witnesses were Hillegond Joris and Marritie Maens EV4. Aeltje
married John Harmse.
Abraham Rÿcken and Grietje Hendricks were named as the
parents of Abraham in his baptism on December 26, 1655 which was
witnessed by Sara Sanders EV4. Abraham Abrahamszen Rÿcke and Margrietje Búÿtenhúÿsen, both of the Poor
Bowery in New York, married on January 10, 1682 at the Dutch Reformed Church in
New York PU4. Margrietje has also been called Grietie, the daughter of Jan Gerrits Van Buytenhuysen RI9. Abraham
de Rÿcke, Jr. and Grietie
Van Búÿtenhúÿsen were named as the parents of Trÿntie in her baptism on December 11, 1682 EV4. Abraham “Wÿcke” and Grietie Jans Vanbúÿtenhúÿsen
were named as the parents of Grietie in her baptism
on May 3, 1685 EV4. Abraham Rÿcke and Grietje Jans V. Búÿtenhúÿsen were named
as the parents of Marritie in her baptism on December
19, 1686 EV4. Abraham Rÿcken and Margariet Buÿtenhuÿsen were named
as the parents of Abraham in his baptism on May 26, 1691, which was witnessed
by Sÿbert Hercxken and Marritje Abrahams EV4. Abraham
Rÿke and Margriet Buÿtenhuÿse were named as the parents of Andries in his baptism on November 8, 1699, which was
witnessed by Sara Schoúte, the wife of Jan Rÿke EV4. Abraham
Rÿken and Margrieta Buÿtenhuÿsen were named as the parents of Jacob in his
baptism on July 1, 1702, which was witnessed by Henderik
Martense and Margrieta Mÿers EV4. All of the above-named children were baptized at the Dutch
Reformed Church in New York EV4.
Abraham Rÿcke and Grietie Hendricks were named as the parents
of Hendrick in his baptism on September 28, 1662 in a ceremony which had
no named witnesses EV4. Hendrick may have married Catharina Van Texel; a member register
of the Van Cortlandt Manor indicated that Catharina Van Texel was the wife of
Hendrick Lent CO2. Hendrick Lent and
Catrina, the daughter of Jan Van Texel, were allegedly the parents of Abraham
(born in 1684), John, Hendrick, Anna, Margaret, Cornelia, and Aletta RI9. Hendrick Abramzen and Catharina, his
wife, were named as the parents of Cornelia, baptized on April 21, 1697 at the
Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow; witnesses were Jan Cornelize
Van Texel and his wife, Antje CO2. Hendrick Abramse Van Lent and his
wife, Cathariena, were named as the parents of Aeltje, baptized on April 24, 1699 at the Old Dutch Church
of Sleepy Hollow; witnesses were Jan Hermanse and his
wife, Aeltje CO2.
Although unnamed, “Abram Rycken’s
Wife” was in default, and appeared at City Hall in New Amsterdam on July 10,
1656 as a defendant against Isaack de Foreest, who demanded
a payment of eighteen beavers and claimed that she had “filched his mortgage
from him” FE8. The court granted only the default judgment
FE8. Grietje Hendricks and Hendrick Janszen were witnesses or
sponsors to the baptism of Pieter, the son of Adriaen Pieterszen and Rÿntie
Hendricks, at the Reformed Dutch Church on July 6, 1673 EV4.