Family of Paulus

Family of Paulus^4 Van Wicklen

Paulus^4 Van Wicklen (Garret^3, Gerrit^2, Jentie^1 Jeppes), b. 24 February 1732; Jamaica, L.I.

Married: Hendrickye Remsen [b. abt 1735], abt. 1755.

** Click on Canadian Migration for information on the migration of Paul and Hendrickye's family to Canada between 1799 and 1810.

Children:
1. Helena^5 Van Wicklen (bap. 1 February 1756), Wolver Hollow, NY
2. Annatye^5 Van Wicklen (bap. 15 March 1758), Wolver Hollow, NY
3. Garret^5 Van Wicklen (bap 9 Dec 1759), Wolver Hollow, NY (Although Garret is listed by Stoutenburgh as bap. 9 December 1759, his tombstone in Carr Cemetery [Cramahe Township, Ontario, Canada] indicates that he died 25 April 1848 at the age of 85 years, 5 months, and 2 days, which equates to a 23 Nov 1762 date of birth.) (Stoutenburgh lists death of 23 April 1848) Information from legal documents uncovered by Joyce Carr and sent to me via 15 Aug 07 email indicate that Garret was the eldest son of Paul^4 so apparently the baptism date is the more trustworthy date.

4. Jan^5 (John) Van Wicklen (bap. 4 June 1761), Wolver Hollow, NY

5. Jacob^5 Van Wicklen (bap. 1763), Wolver Hollow, NY
6. Isaac^5 Van Wicklen (bap. 15 September 1766), Wolver Hollow, NY
7. Geesje^5 Van Wicklen (bap. 8 March 1772), Poughkeepsie, NY
8. Cornelius^5 Van Wicklin (b. abt 1780), Dutchess County, NY

**Cornelius was formerly listed as a son of Garret^5 and grandson of Paul^4; however, legal documents uncovered by Joyce Carr and sent to me via 15 Aug 07 email clearly indicate that Cornelius was a brother of Garret and Helena [two of Paul^4's children] and a son of Paul. This information also indicates that Garret was Paul's oldest son, a matter for which there has been conflicting information. These legal deeds are copied in the source section below.

Parents:
Paulus' parents are Garret and Helena (Ammerman) Van Wicklen
Hendrickje's parents are John and Annate (Hoogland) Remsen

Background information:

Paulus^4 Van Wicklen (Garret^3, Gerrit^2, Jentie^1 JEPPES) was born 24 February 1732 and baptized (as Pouwel) 2 April 1732. He died in Cramahe Twp, Upper Canada around 1798. His grandparents, Pouwel and Cornelia Ammerman were sponsors. Paulus married Hendrickje Remsen [b. abt 1735] c. 1755, dau. of John and Annate (Hoogland) Remsen. Hendrickje died in Cramahe, Upper Canada around 1821 and was cared for by their son, Cornelius for many years after Paul died. At the Oyster Bay town meetings of 1762 and 1763, Paul or Powel Vanwickly was elected Highways Overseer for half of W.H. He moved to Dutchess Co. by 1772 when he and Hendricke had a daughter bap. at Poughkeepsie. Paul Van Wickler’s land was the boundary of a highway district in Charlotte Precinct (now town of Clinton) in “town minutes” of 1775, 1776, and 1784. Paul Van Wickeleer served in the 4th Regt. Dutchess Co. Militia, 1781-2, and was entitled to land bounty rights. In 16 Nov 1797 a Paul Van Wickley petitioned for land in Upper Canada, as a settler. Records of Paulus and Hendrickje’s children and their families have been found in the Dutch and German Reformed and Lutheran Churches of Rhinebeck in Dutchess Co.; Coeymans Dutch Reformed Church in Albany Co, and Coxsackie and Oak Hill (Durham) Dutch Reformed Churches and Greenville Presbyterian Church, all in Greene Co.

Children: Helena^5 Van Wicklen was bap. 1 February 1756, Wolver Hollow (bap. as "Lena" daughter of "Paulus Van Wikkelen and Hendrickye Remsen," sponsors "Garrit Van Wikkelen and wife Lena Amerman.") and married Solomon Scribner. On 8 July 1794, Solomon and Helen (Van Wicklen) Scribner had daughter, Arrietie bap. in Coeymans RDC, Albany County, NY. As they are not in the 1800 census they possibly went to Canada. Annatye^5 Van Wicklen was b. 1758 and bap. 5 March 1758, Wolver Hollow, NY (bap. as "Annatje" daughter of "Paulis Van Wyckelen and Hendrike, sponsors Jan Remsen and wife Anatye"). She married John Carr. Jan^5 (John) was b. in 1761 and bap. 4 June 1761, Wolver Hollow, NY. (baptized as "yan", son of Paulus Van Wyckelen and Henderike Remsen," sponsors "Yan Remsen & wife Annatje Hogelant.") He married 5 May 1784 in Rhinebeck Reformed Church to Christina Travers, who came from a well-known German Palatine family of the area. Jan^5 was named in the 1815 will of his Uncle John^4 Van Wicklen (Garret^3, Gerrit^2, Jentie^1 JEPPES). Jan^5 is found with his family in 1790 and 1800 census (listed both times as John Van Weekly). Last record is baptism of son, Jacob in 1804. Jan^5 relocated to Canada some time thereafter and appears in 1810 in Ontario, Canada. Garret^5 Van Wicklen was b. 23 November 1762 (Stoutenburgh notes church baptismal record of bap. 9 December 1759 as "Gerret" son of "Paulus Van Wickkelen, Henderickke Remsen," sponsors "Gerrit Van Wickkelen & wife Lena Amerman." Note from Richard A. McCool regarding discrepancy of birth dates between Stoutenburgh and cemetery inscription: Church books are generally regarded as of "more value" than the grave stone inscription; however, they may have been two "Gerrits,"one who died in infancy and another whose baptism date was lost.), and was married 17 November 1783 in Rhinebeck Reformed Church (Dutchess County, NY) to Rachel Frost. In 1790 census, Gerrit Van Weekly, Town of Clinton, Dutchess County, had a household of 1 male over 16, 2 males under 16, and 2 females. He leased lot 12, Concession 8 in 1801 in Upper Canada. Jacob^5 was bap. 10April 1763, Wolver Hollow (Baptized as "Jacop" son of Palus Van Wyckelen and Henderike Remsen, no sponsors listed.) He married Helleje Snedecker. Isaac^5 Van Wicklen was bap. 15 Sep 1765, Wolver Hollow. (Baptized as "isack" son of Palus Van Wyckelen and Henderykke Remsen, no sponsors listed.) He m. Aga Snedecker. (Isaac and Jacob married sisters.) All children from Lena to Isaac were bap. in Wolver Hollow. Geesje^5 Van Wicklen was born 15 Sep 1771 and bap. 8 Mar 1772 in Poughkeepsie, NY. She married John Mackey 19 Sep 1790, and they had children William (b. 1793), Magrite (b. 1796), and Hendrik (b. 1799).

Source:

Harry Macy archive file at NYG&BS Library, as reported in a letter to J. Van Wicklin 28 August 1999.

Archives of Toronto (Index to The Upper Canada Land Books, Vol. 1, February 1787 to Dec 1797; Carr, John (settler) 16 Nov 1797 Book C; Volume 21, Reel C-101, page 250, Carr, John - praying for lands as a settler. Recommended for 200 acres. Van Wickley, Paul - praying for lands as a settler. Recommended for 200 acres. Carr, John (deceased) Cramahe 6 Feb 1822 Book L Page 182, Petition V7... "Abram Van Wickler on behalf of the family of the late John Carr whom he states settled on Lot No. 11 in the 8th Concession of the Township of Cramahe 20 years ago but never obtained a deed for it, and praying that a deed for it may now issue for it to the eldest son, Cornelius Carr who is an Idiot, in order to insure means for his support. Referred to the Commission. Some additional entries indicate criteria for receiving land grants. Brown, John - praying for lands as a settler. It does not appear that the petitioner has a family, nor that he has been in the province 12 months. Baker, Elisha - praying for lands as a settler. Recommended for an appropriation until his family is in the province. Byard, Martin - praying for lands as a settler. Recommended for 200 acres upon his becoming a bona fide resident." (courtesy Joyce Carr, via 18 April 2006 email)

Personal visit to gravesite of Garret Van Wicklin in Cramahe Township (1999).

Records of the R.D. Church of Oyster Bay, L.I. 1741-1835, The Wolver Hollow Church--taken from copy in possession of Dr. J.H. Bogart, Roslyn, L.I. (Copy made under auspices of Holland Society of New York and transcribed by NYG&BS, October 1912. Part of NYG&B Mss Collections) -- information supplied by Richard A. McCool in 10 October 2000 email for some of the children of Paul and Hendrickye Van Wicklen

Stoutenburgh, Henry A.; A Documentary History of the Dutch Congregation of Oyster Bay; p. 657

Information provided by Joyce Carr, via 15 Aug 07 email. The following affidavits of June and July 1839 are attempts to verify Cornelius' claim to the property. They are of special interest because they include sworn statements by Paul^4 Van Wicklin's eldest daughter [Eleanor Varty who is Helena^5 Van Wicklin] and by Paul's grandson, John^6 Van Wicklin, Jr. The affidavits also indicate that Cornelius, at the time of the affidavit in 1839, had a wife and 10 children--two of them in quite a feeble, sickly state of health.

Affidavit of Joseph a. Keeler, Newcastle District who appeared personally before Dougal Campbell, Esquire, to wit: Commissioner for taking Affidavits in Kings Bench, said district, that J. A. Keeler of Colborne, said district, Esquire and made oath and said that he was acquainted with Cornelius Van Wicklin, who deponent Believes to be a good moral character and who has resided on Lot number ten in the eighth concession of the Township of Cramahe, said district of Forty years arising and has made great improvements on said Lot, that the Eldest son, Garrett Van Wicklin of the late Paul Vanwicklin has lived in the same neighbourhood during said time. Deponent also believes that the Testimony of John Van Wicklin and Mrs. Varty is to be considered true as they are considered good moral characters, and Deponent believes that this Cornelius Van Wicklin is justly entitled to the above mentioned lot of land as Deponent verily believes it was the intention of his Father, the late Paul Van Wicklin and Deponent is further quite sure that the said Eldest son Garrett Vanwicklin is knowing that the said Cornelius is now applying to the (cannot decipher) of Commissioners for said lot. J. A. Keeler, Sworn before me at Colbourne this 2nd day of July 1839 D. Campbell, commissioner For taking Affidavits in the Newcastle District.

Affidavit of Cornelius, Newcastle District. Personally appeared before me, J.A. Keeler, Esquire, One of her Majesty's commissioners for taking Affidavits in Kings Bench for said district. To wit: Cornelius Van Wicklin of Cramahe, said District, living on Lot number 10 – 8^th Concession, Cramahe, being sworn, deposeth and sayeth that he was put and placed on said lot of land by his father about forty years ago at which time, he Paul Vanwicklin, his said Father died and left the lot to deponent on condition of giving a comfortable support to deponent’s Mother, which deponent did about eleven years in a helpless state and about eleven years in a more healthy state, 22 years altogether when she Died. Deponent sayeth his elder brother Garrett never put him in any possession, and that he never forbid him or molested him in any way whatever in the quiet and peaceable possession and use of said lot. Deponent says he has a large Family, a Wife and ten children, two of them in quite a feeble, sickly state of health. All depending on Deponent for a suppliant. Sworn before me at Colbourne this 12th day of July, 1839, having first been read and explained by J.A. Keeler, Comsr taking Affidavits in Kings Bench, Newcastle District. Cornelius Van Wicklin "X" [his mark]

Affidavit of Eleanor Varty, Newcastle District. Personally appeared before me, J.A. Keeler, Esquire, one of her Majesty's Justices of the Peace in aforesaid district, to wit: Eleanor Varty, daughter of the late Paul Vanwicklin, locatee of Lot number Ten eighth Concession of the Township of Cramahe, aforesaid District, Deponant says that she heard her Father say on his Death bed just before he breathed his last that he gave and bequeathed the above lot of land to his son Cornelius Vanwicklin on condition that he took good care of his Mother, wife of said Paul Vanwicklin during her natural lifetime, to provide his with the necessarie of life. Deponant says that her said Brother Cornelius, the said son of Paul did provide her Mother and took good care of her until she died about 14 years ago. Deponent further sayeth that the said son has resided on said lot quietly without any molestation or hindrances whatever for and during the last forty years. Deponant further sayeth so. Sworn before me at Colborne this 12th day of June 1839. J.A. Keeler, Comsr taking Affidavits. Eleanor Varty "X" [her mark]

Affidavit of John Vanwicklin Junr, Newcastle District, personally appeared before me, J.A. Keeler, Esquire, A commissioner for taking Affidavits in Her Majesty’s Court of Kings Bench, in aforesaid District, John Vanwicklin (cannot decipher) of the Township of Cramahe and aforesaid District and made oath and said that he has known that Cornelius Vanwicklin (Son of Paul Vanwicklin, Deceased) has resided with his family since the year 1811 (the time Deponant came to the County) and said Cornelius has lived on that same place ever since being Lot No 10-8^th concession of the Township of Cramahe, aforesaid and has cleared on said land about 70-80 acres, built a good frame house and a barn, has dug two good wells for water, and has planted and (cannot decipher) One hundred bearing apple trees and further Deponant has often during said time heard it said by the relations and neighbours that the said Paul Vanwicklin died without making any Written Will, but that on hid death bed, he verbally gave this son Cornelius the said Lot of Land by his supporting his mother and deponant further sayeth no. Sworne before me at Colborne, having first been read and explained this 18th day of March 1839, J.A. Keeler, Comsr taking Affidavits. John Van Wicklin, Junr.