Son of Bourgon Broucard and Catherine le Fevre.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:7.
Jan Brokaw was baptized on 14 November 1680 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witnesses Jannetje Rems, Jacob Resiliere.
Ibid.
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 401. Jan; parents: Jannetje Rems, Jacob Resiliere; op Utrecht.
He married Sarah Middleswaert, daughter of Jan Theuniszen and Catalyna Teunise Bogaert, circa 1704.
Harry Macy Jr., "The Van Wicklen/Van Wickle Family: Including Its Frisian Origin and Connections to Minnerly and Kranckheyt", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.128, no. 2, p. 81 (1997): 128:184.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:10.
Witnessed the baptism of Katryn Lafeber , daughter of Piter Lafeber, on 30 April 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan and Catryn Broka, Michiell Van Vechten).
"First Reformed Church Raritan (Somerville) Baptisms", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 2 (1913): 2:44. Katryn; parents: Piter Lafeber and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Anna Woertman , daughter of Jan Dircksen Woertman and Anna Maria Andries, on 30 April 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerv ille), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broecka and wife).
Ibid., 2:44. Anna; parents: Jan Wuertman and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Borgon Hoff , son of Pieter Hoff and Catharina Brokaw, on 3 August 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: John Broekaers and wife).
Ibid., 2:44. Borgon; parents: Piter Hoof and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Mathias Thissen , son of Cornelis Thissen, on 29 October 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Brockaer and wife).
Ibid., 2:44. Mathias; parents: Cornelis Thissen and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Elsjen Halderinck , daughter of Willem Halderinck, on 27 April 1709 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broecka and wife, Van Vechten).
Ibid., 2:46. Elsjen; parents: Willem Halderinck and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Peter Brokaw , son of Peter Brokaw and Judith Van Nest, on 26 October 1709 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan and Catleyntie Broka).
Ibid., 2:46. Piter; parents: Piter Broka and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Thomas Cornelisz Bries , son of Cornelis Hendricksz Bries and Sara Skillman, on 2 August 1710 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Brocka, Merritien Buys).
Ibid., 2:138. Thomas; parents: Cornelis Brees and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Judith Brokaw , daughter of Peter Brokaw and Judith Van Nest, on 25 April 1711 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broka, Catryna Van Neste).
Ibid., 2:139. Judith; parents: Piter Broka and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Catherine Brokaw , daughter of Abraham Brokaw and Maria Davids, on 6 August 1712 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Wife Bergon, Jan Broeka).
Ibid., 2:140. Cataleyntie; parents: Abraham Broeka and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Jeremias Doti , son of Eduert Doti, on 3 June 1714 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broka and wife).
Ibid., 2:141. Jeremias; parents: Eduvert Doti and wife.
On 17 July 1725 Jan Brokaw purchased of Peter Somans, 3000 acres on the east side of the South Branch of the Raritan River, and settled near Millstone.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:10.
Sarah Middleswaert b. 1 Feb 1685:
Kalleyntie Broeckaer b. 14 Nov 1705
"First Reformed Church Raritan (Somerville) Baptisms", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 2 (1913): 2:43. Kalleyntie; parents: Jan Broeckaer and wife.
Femmichjen Broeckaer b. 3 Aug 1707
Ibid., 2:44. Femmichjen; parents: Jan Broeckaer and wife.
Jan Brokaw b. 26 Oct 1709
Ibid., 2:46. Jan; parents: Jan Broka and wife.
Bergon Brokaw b. 6 Aug 1712, d. between 4 Jul 1785 and 17 Apr 1799
Harry Macy Jr., "The Van Wicklen/Van Wickle Family: Including Its Frisian Origin and Connections to Minnerly and Kranckheyt", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.128, no. 2, p. 81 (1997): 128:184.
Isaack Broka b. 18 May 1715
"First Reformed Church Raritan (Somerville) Baptisms", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 2 (1913): 2:142. Isaack; parents: Jan Broka and wife.
Marretje Brokaw b. ca. 1720
Henry B. Hoff, "Dr. Henry Taylor of Flushing, Long Island and His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 120 page 27 (1989): 120:29.
Jan Brokaw died before 14 November 1740.
Inventory of estate taken on 14 November 1740.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:10.
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
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∼Jan (John) Brokaw was baptised Nov 14, 1680 in the Flatbush Dutch Church, Long Island, New York, and died Oct 16, 1740 around the age of 60.
He married Sara Teunis Van Middlesward in 1704. She was baptised Feb 1, 1685 in Six Mile Run, New Jersey, the daughter of Jan Teunisen Denyse/Van Middlesward and Catalyntje Teunisen Bogart. She died in 1748 in Six Mile Run, New Jersey.
John Brokaw went with his parents to Somerset County, New Jersey in 1702. He apparently lived in the vicinity of Raritan, New Jersey, as most of his children were born there. On Jul 17, 1725, he purchased 3000 acres of land on the east side of the south branch of the Raritan River from Peter Somans, and settled near Millstone.
On Aug 30, 1725, he was a yeoman and Commissioner of the Peace. He erected a log house on the new land in which he and his family lived, until he erected another house in 1734. This house still stood in 1909.
The inventory of his property after his death included "negroes Jack, Simon, Jacob, Henry, Old Betty, Hannah, Eva, and Little Betty," a large Dutch Bible, 1 gun, and 2 swords.
The children of Jan Brokaw and Sarah Teunis Van Middlesward were:
i Kalleyntie, b. Oct 28, 1705, d. young
ii Femmetje (Phebe), b. Jun 10, 1707, m. John Staats ca. 1737, d. after 1753. 6 children
iii Jan, b. Sep 26, 1709, m. 1st, Maritje Van Cleve ca. 1734; 2nd, Catherine Van Vechen after 1789, d. Sep 25, 1804. 12 children
iv Bergon, b. Sep 13, 1711, m. Metje Van Wickelen ca. 1738, d. Apr 17, 1799. 7 children
v Isaac K., bap. May 18, 1715, d. young
vi Catalentien, b. Aug 22, 1717
vii Marretje, b. Jan 21, 1721, m. Benjamin Taylor on Nov 29, 1742. 7 children
*viii Isaac, b. Oct 26, 1723, m. 1st, Antie Van Nostrand on May 31, 1746; 2nd, Catherine Van Wagenen on Mar 7, 1758, d. Jul 7, 1789. 10 children
ix Abraham, b. Apr 22, 1728, rn. Judith Davis (his first cousin's daughter) on Aug 26, 1751, d. Jan 20, 1810. 4 children
Note: Tom Brokaw, the broadcaster, is descended from iii, Jan, above, through Bergon Isaac, Joseph, Joseph, Jr., Richard Patterson, William Loren, and Tom's father, Anthony.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:7.
Jan Brokaw was baptized on 14 November 1680 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witnesses Jannetje Rems, Jacob Resiliere.
Ibid.
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 401. Jan; parents: Jannetje Rems, Jacob Resiliere; op Utrecht.
He married Sarah Middleswaert, daughter of Jan Theuniszen and Catalyna Teunise Bogaert, circa 1704.
Harry Macy Jr., "The Van Wicklen/Van Wickle Family: Including Its Frisian Origin and Connections to Minnerly and Kranckheyt", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.128, no. 2, p. 81 (1997): 128:184.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:10.
Witnessed the baptism of Katryn Lafeber , daughter of Piter Lafeber, on 30 April 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan and Catryn Broka, Michiell Van Vechten).
"First Reformed Church Raritan (Somerville) Baptisms", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 2 (1913): 2:44. Katryn; parents: Piter Lafeber and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Anna Woertman , daughter of Jan Dircksen Woertman and Anna Maria Andries, on 30 April 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerv ille), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broecka and wife).
Ibid., 2:44. Anna; parents: Jan Wuertman and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Borgon Hoff , son of Pieter Hoff and Catharina Brokaw, on 3 August 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: John Broekaers and wife).
Ibid., 2:44. Borgon; parents: Piter Hoof and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Mathias Thissen , son of Cornelis Thissen, on 29 October 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Brockaer and wife).
Ibid., 2:44. Mathias; parents: Cornelis Thissen and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Elsjen Halderinck , daughter of Willem Halderinck, on 27 April 1709 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broecka and wife, Van Vechten).
Ibid., 2:46. Elsjen; parents: Willem Halderinck and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Peter Brokaw , son of Peter Brokaw and Judith Van Nest, on 26 October 1709 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan and Catleyntie Broka).
Ibid., 2:46. Piter; parents: Piter Broka and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Thomas Cornelisz Bries , son of Cornelis Hendricksz Bries and Sara Skillman, on 2 August 1710 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Brocka, Merritien Buys).
Ibid., 2:138. Thomas; parents: Cornelis Brees and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Judith Brokaw , daughter of Peter Brokaw and Judith Van Nest, on 25 April 1711 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broka, Catryna Van Neste).
Ibid., 2:139. Judith; parents: Piter Broka and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Catherine Brokaw , daughter of Abraham Brokaw and Maria Davids, on 6 August 1712 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Wife Bergon, Jan Broeka).
Ibid., 2:140. Cataleyntie; parents: Abraham Broeka and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Jeremias Doti , son of Eduert Doti, on 3 June 1714 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broka and wife).
Ibid., 2:141. Jeremias; parents: Eduvert Doti and wife.
On 17 July 1725 Jan Brokaw purchased of Peter Somans, 3000 acres on the east side of the South Branch of the Raritan River, and settled near Millstone.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:10.
Sarah Middleswaert b. 1 Feb 1685:
Kalleyntie Broeckaer b. 14 Nov 1705
"First Reformed Church Raritan (Somerville) Baptisms", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 2 (1913): 2:43. Kalleyntie; parents: Jan Broeckaer and wife.
Femmichjen Broeckaer b. 3 Aug 1707
Ibid., 2:44. Femmichjen; parents: Jan Broeckaer and wife.
Jan Brokaw b. 26 Oct 1709
Ibid., 2:46. Jan; parents: Jan Broka and wife.
Bergon Brokaw b. 6 Aug 1712, d. between 4 Jul 1785 and 17 Apr 1799
Harry Macy Jr., "The Van Wicklen/Van Wickle Family: Including Its Frisian Origin and Connections to Minnerly and Kranckheyt", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.128, no. 2, p. 81 (1997): 128:184.
Isaack Broka b. 18 May 1715
"First Reformed Church Raritan (Somerville) Baptisms", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 2 (1913): 2:142. Isaack; parents: Jan Broka and wife.
Marretje Brokaw b. ca. 1720
Henry B. Hoff, "Dr. Henry Taylor of Flushing, Long Island and His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 120 page 27 (1989): 120:29.
Jan Brokaw died before 14 November 1740.
Inventory of estate taken on 14 November 1740.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:10.
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~brouwergenealogydata/surname_index.htm
∼Jan (John) Brokaw was baptised Nov 14, 1680 in the Flatbush Dutch Church, Long Island, New York, and died Oct 16, 1740 around the age of 60.
He married Sara Teunis Van Middlesward in 1704. She was baptised Feb 1, 1685 in Six Mile Run, New Jersey, the daughter of Jan Teunisen Denyse/Van Middlesward and Catalyntje Teunisen Bogart. She died in 1748 in Six Mile Run, New Jersey.
John Brokaw went with his parents to Somerset County, New Jersey in 1702. He apparently lived in the vicinity of Raritan, New Jersey, as most of his children were born there. On Jul 17, 1725, he purchased 3000 acres of land on the east side of the south branch of the Raritan River from Peter Somans, and settled near Millstone.
On Aug 30, 1725, he was a yeoman and Commissioner of the Peace. He erected a log house on the new land in which he and his family lived, until he erected another house in 1734. This house still stood in 1909.
The inventory of his property after his death included "negroes Jack, Simon, Jacob, Henry, Old Betty, Hannah, Eva, and Little Betty," a large Dutch Bible, 1 gun, and 2 swords.
The children of Jan Brokaw and Sarah Teunis Van Middlesward were:
i Kalleyntie, b. Oct 28, 1705, d. young
ii Femmetje (Phebe), b. Jun 10, 1707, m. John Staats ca. 1737, d. after 1753. 6 children
iii Jan, b. Sep 26, 1709, m. 1st, Maritje Van Cleve ca. 1734; 2nd, Catherine Van Vechen after 1789, d. Sep 25, 1804. 12 children
iv Bergon, b. Sep 13, 1711, m. Metje Van Wickelen ca. 1738, d. Apr 17, 1799. 7 children
v Isaac K., bap. May 18, 1715, d. young
vi Catalentien, b. Aug 22, 1717
vii Marretje, b. Jan 21, 1721, m. Benjamin Taylor on Nov 29, 1742. 7 children
*viii Isaac, b. Oct 26, 1723, m. 1st, Antie Van Nostrand on May 31, 1746; 2nd, Catherine Van Wagenen on Mar 7, 1758, d. Jul 7, 1789. 10 children
ix Abraham, b. Apr 22, 1728, rn. Judith Davis (his first cousin's daughter) on Aug 26, 1751, d. Jan 20, 1810. 4 children
Note: Tom Brokaw, the broadcaster, is descended from iii, Jan, above, through Bergon Isaac, Joseph, Joseph, Jr., Richard Patterson, William Loren, and Tom's father, Anthony.
Son of Bourgon Broucard and Catherine le Fevre.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:7.
Jan Brokaw was baptized on 14 November 1680 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witnesses Jannetje Rems, Jacob Resiliere.
Ibid.
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 401. Jan; parents: Jannetje Rems, Jacob Resiliere; op Utrecht.
He married Sarah Middleswaert, daughter of Jan Theuniszen and Catalyna Teunise Bogaert, circa 1704.
Harry Macy Jr., "The Van Wicklen/Van Wickle Family: Including Its Frisian Origin and Connections to Minnerly and Kranckheyt", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.128, no. 2, p. 81 (1997): 128:184.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:10.
Witnessed the baptism of Katryn Lafeber , daughter of Piter Lafeber, on 30 April 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan and Catryn Broka, Michiell Van Vechten).
"First Reformed Church Raritan (Somerville) Baptisms", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 2 (1913): 2:44. Katryn; parents: Piter Lafeber and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Anna Woertman , daughter of Jan Dircksen Woertman and Anna Maria Andries, on 30 April 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerv ille), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broecka and wife).
Ibid., 2:44. Anna; parents: Jan Wuertman and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Borgon Hoff , son of Pieter Hoff and Catharina Brokaw, on 3 August 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: John Broekaers and wife).
Ibid., 2:44. Borgon; parents: Piter Hoof and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Mathias Thissen , son of Cornelis Thissen, on 29 October 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Brockaer and wife).
Ibid., 2:44. Mathias; parents: Cornelis Thissen and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Elsjen Halderinck , daughter of Willem Halderinck, on 27 April 1709 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broecka and wife, Van Vechten).
Ibid., 2:46. Elsjen; parents: Willem Halderinck and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Peter Brokaw , son of Peter Brokaw and Judith Van Nest, on 26 October 1709 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan and Catleyntie Broka).
Ibid., 2:46. Piter; parents: Piter Broka and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Thomas Cornelisz Bries , son of Cornelis Hendricksz Bries and Sara Skillman, on 2 August 1710 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Brocka, Merritien Buys).
Ibid., 2:138. Thomas; parents: Cornelis Brees and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Judith Brokaw , daughter of Peter Brokaw and Judith Van Nest, on 25 April 1711 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broka, Catryna Van Neste).
Ibid., 2:139. Judith; parents: Piter Broka and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Catherine Brokaw , daughter of Abraham Brokaw and Maria Davids, on 6 August 1712 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Wife Bergon, Jan Broeka).
Ibid., 2:140. Cataleyntie; parents: Abraham Broeka and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Jeremias Doti , son of Eduert Doti, on 3 June 1714 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broka and wife).
Ibid., 2:141. Jeremias; parents: Eduvert Doti and wife.
On 17 July 1725 Jan Brokaw purchased of Peter Somans, 3000 acres on the east side of the South Branch of the Raritan River, and settled near Millstone.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:10.
Sarah Middleswaert b. 1 Feb 1685:
Kalleyntie Broeckaer b. 14 Nov 1705
"First Reformed Church Raritan (Somerville) Baptisms", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 2 (1913): 2:43. Kalleyntie; parents: Jan Broeckaer and wife.
Femmichjen Broeckaer b. 3 Aug 1707
Ibid., 2:44. Femmichjen; parents: Jan Broeckaer and wife.
Jan Brokaw b. 26 Oct 1709
Ibid., 2:46. Jan; parents: Jan Broka and wife.
Bergon Brokaw b. 6 Aug 1712, d. between 4 Jul 1785 and 17 Apr 1799
Harry Macy Jr., "The Van Wicklen/Van Wickle Family: Including Its Frisian Origin and Connections to Minnerly and Kranckheyt", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.128, no. 2, p. 81 (1997): 128:184.
Isaack Broka b. 18 May 1715
"First Reformed Church Raritan (Somerville) Baptisms", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 2 (1913): 2:142. Isaack; parents: Jan Broka and wife.
Marretje Brokaw b. ca. 1720
Henry B. Hoff, "Dr. Henry Taylor of Flushing, Long Island and His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 120 page 27 (1989): 120:29.
Jan Brokaw died before 14 November 1740.
Inventory of estate taken on 14 November 1740.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:10.
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~brouwergenealogydata/surname_index.htm
∼Jan (John) Brokaw was baptised Nov 14, 1680 in the Flatbush Dutch Church, Long Island, New York, and died Oct 16, 1740 around the age of 60.
He married Sara Teunis Van Middlesward in 1704. She was baptised Feb 1, 1685 in Six Mile Run, New Jersey, the daughter of Jan Teunisen Denyse/Van Middlesward and Catalyntje Teunisen Bogart. She died in 1748 in Six Mile Run, New Jersey.
John Brokaw went with his parents to Somerset County, New Jersey in 1702. He apparently lived in the vicinity of Raritan, New Jersey, as most of his children were born there. On Jul 17, 1725, he purchased 3000 acres of land on the east side of the south branch of the Raritan River from Peter Somans, and settled near Millstone.
On Aug 30, 1725, he was a yeoman and Commissioner of the Peace. He erected a log house on the new land in which he and his family lived, until he erected another house in 1734. This house still stood in 1909.
The inventory of his property after his death included "negroes Jack, Simon, Jacob, Henry, Old Betty, Hannah, Eva, and Little Betty," a large Dutch Bible, 1 gun, and 2 swords.
The children of Jan Brokaw and Sarah Teunis Van Middlesward were:
i Kalleyntie, b. Oct 28, 1705, d. young
ii Femmetje (Phebe), b. Jun 10, 1707, m. John Staats ca. 1737, d. after 1753. 6 children
iii Jan, b. Sep 26, 1709, m. 1st, Maritje Van Cleve ca. 1734; 2nd, Catherine Van Vechen after 1789, d. Sep 25, 1804. 12 children
iv Bergon, b. Sep 13, 1711, m. Metje Van Wickelen ca. 1738, d. Apr 17, 1799. 7 children
v Isaac K., bap. May 18, 1715, d. young
vi Catalentien, b. Aug 22, 1717
vii Marretje, b. Jan 21, 1721, m. Benjamin Taylor on Nov 29, 1742. 7 children
*viii Isaac, b. Oct 26, 1723, m. 1st, Antie Van Nostrand on May 31, 1746; 2nd, Catherine Van Wagenen on Mar 7, 1758, d. Jul 7, 1789. 10 children
ix Abraham, b. Apr 22, 1728, rn. Judith Davis (his first cousin's daughter) on Aug 26, 1751, d. Jan 20, 1810. 4 children
Note: Tom Brokaw, the broadcaster, is descended from iii, Jan, above, through Bergon Isaac, Joseph, Joseph, Jr., Richard Patterson, William Loren, and Tom's father, Anthony.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:7.
Jan Brokaw was baptized on 14 November 1680 at New Utrecht, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, witnesses Jannetje Rems, Jacob Resiliere.
Ibid.
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 401. Jan; parents: Jannetje Rems, Jacob Resiliere; op Utrecht.
He married Sarah Middleswaert, daughter of Jan Theuniszen and Catalyna Teunise Bogaert, circa 1704.
Harry Macy Jr., "The Van Wicklen/Van Wickle Family: Including Its Frisian Origin and Connections to Minnerly and Kranckheyt", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.128, no. 2, p. 81 (1997): 128:184.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:10.
Witnessed the baptism of Katryn Lafeber , daughter of Piter Lafeber, on 30 April 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan and Catryn Broka, Michiell Van Vechten).
"First Reformed Church Raritan (Somerville) Baptisms", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 2 (1913): 2:44. Katryn; parents: Piter Lafeber and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Anna Woertman , daughter of Jan Dircksen Woertman and Anna Maria Andries, on 30 April 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerv ille), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broecka and wife).
Ibid., 2:44. Anna; parents: Jan Wuertman and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Borgon Hoff , son of Pieter Hoff and Catharina Brokaw, on 3 August 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: John Broekaers and wife).
Ibid., 2:44. Borgon; parents: Piter Hoof and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Mathias Thissen , son of Cornelis Thissen, on 29 October 1707 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Brockaer and wife).
Ibid., 2:44. Mathias; parents: Cornelis Thissen and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Elsjen Halderinck , daughter of Willem Halderinck, on 27 April 1709 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broecka and wife, Van Vechten).
Ibid., 2:46. Elsjen; parents: Willem Halderinck and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Peter Brokaw , son of Peter Brokaw and Judith Van Nest, on 26 October 1709 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan and Catleyntie Broka).
Ibid., 2:46. Piter; parents: Piter Broka and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Thomas Cornelisz Bries , son of Cornelis Hendricksz Bries and Sara Skillman, on 2 August 1710 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Brocka, Merritien Buys).
Ibid., 2:138. Thomas; parents: Cornelis Brees and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Judith Brokaw , daughter of Peter Brokaw and Judith Van Nest, on 25 April 1711 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broka, Catryna Van Neste).
Ibid., 2:139. Judith; parents: Piter Broka and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Catherine Brokaw , daughter of Abraham Brokaw and Maria Davids, on 6 August 1712 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Wife Bergon, Jan Broeka).
Ibid., 2:140. Cataleyntie; parents: Abraham Broeka and wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Jeremias Doti , son of Eduert Doti, on 3 June 1714 at First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Broka and wife).
Ibid., 2:141. Jeremias; parents: Eduvert Doti and wife.
On 17 July 1725 Jan Brokaw purchased of Peter Somans, 3000 acres on the east side of the South Branch of the Raritan River, and settled near Millstone.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:10.
Sarah Middleswaert b. 1 Feb 1685:
Kalleyntie Broeckaer b. 14 Nov 1705
"First Reformed Church Raritan (Somerville) Baptisms", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 2 (1913): 2:43. Kalleyntie; parents: Jan Broeckaer and wife.
Femmichjen Broeckaer b. 3 Aug 1707
Ibid., 2:44. Femmichjen; parents: Jan Broeckaer and wife.
Jan Brokaw b. 26 Oct 1709
Ibid., 2:46. Jan; parents: Jan Broka and wife.
Bergon Brokaw b. 6 Aug 1712, d. between 4 Jul 1785 and 17 Apr 1799
Harry Macy Jr., "The Van Wicklen/Van Wickle Family: Including Its Frisian Origin and Connections to Minnerly and Kranckheyt", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.128, no. 2, p. 81 (1997): 128:184.
Isaack Broka b. 18 May 1715
"First Reformed Church Raritan (Somerville) Baptisms", Somerset County Historical Quarterly Vol. 2 (1913): 2:142. Isaack; parents: Jan Broka and wife.
Marretje Brokaw b. ca. 1720
Henry B. Hoff, "Dr. Henry Taylor of Flushing, Long Island and His Descendants", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol. 120 page 27 (1989): 120:29.
Jan Brokaw died before 14 November 1740.
Inventory of estate taken on 14 November 1740.
H. Minot Pitman, "The Brokaw-Bragaw Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record vol. 86, 87 (1955, 1956): 86:10.
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~brouwergenealogydata/surname_index.htm
∼Jan (John) Brokaw was baptised Nov 14, 1680 in the Flatbush Dutch Church, Long Island, New York, and died Oct 16, 1740 around the age of 60.
He married Sara Teunis Van Middlesward in 1704. She was baptised Feb 1, 1685 in Six Mile Run, New Jersey, the daughter of Jan Teunisen Denyse/Van Middlesward and Catalyntje Teunisen Bogart. She died in 1748 in Six Mile Run, New Jersey.
John Brokaw went with his parents to Somerset County, New Jersey in 1702. He apparently lived in the vicinity of Raritan, New Jersey, as most of his children were born there. On Jul 17, 1725, he purchased 3000 acres of land on the east side of the south branch of the Raritan River from Peter Somans, and settled near Millstone.
On Aug 30, 1725, he was a yeoman and Commissioner of the Peace. He erected a log house on the new land in which he and his family lived, until he erected another house in 1734. This house still stood in 1909.
The inventory of his property after his death included "negroes Jack, Simon, Jacob, Henry, Old Betty, Hannah, Eva, and Little Betty," a large Dutch Bible, 1 gun, and 2 swords.
The children of Jan Brokaw and Sarah Teunis Van Middlesward were:
i Kalleyntie, b. Oct 28, 1705, d. young
ii Femmetje (Phebe), b. Jun 10, 1707, m. John Staats ca. 1737, d. after 1753. 6 children
iii Jan, b. Sep 26, 1709, m. 1st, Maritje Van Cleve ca. 1734; 2nd, Catherine Van Vechen after 1789, d. Sep 25, 1804. 12 children
iv Bergon, b. Sep 13, 1711, m. Metje Van Wickelen ca. 1738, d. Apr 17, 1799. 7 children
v Isaac K., bap. May 18, 1715, d. young
vi Catalentien, b. Aug 22, 1717
vii Marretje, b. Jan 21, 1721, m. Benjamin Taylor on Nov 29, 1742. 7 children
*viii Isaac, b. Oct 26, 1723, m. 1st, Antie Van Nostrand on May 31, 1746; 2nd, Catherine Van Wagenen on Mar 7, 1758, d. Jul 7, 1789. 10 children
ix Abraham, b. Apr 22, 1728, rn. Judith Davis (his first cousin's daughter) on Aug 26, 1751, d. Jan 20, 1810. 4 children
Note: Tom Brokaw, the broadcaster, is descended from iii, Jan, above, through Bergon Isaac, Joseph, Joseph, Jr., Richard Patterson, William Loren, and Tom's father, Anthony.
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