Father: Roelof Martense Schenck (1629-1705)
Mother: Neeltje Gerretse Van Couwenhoven (ca 1641-1672)
cannot link to mother as she is BURIAL UNKNOWN
from a member 2018:
Possible Inscription:
Here lies inter'd the Body of John Schenck Who Departed this life January the thirtieth Anno Domino one thousand seven hundred and fifty three. Aged Eighty two years Eleven months and twenty Days.
Est. DOB=10 Feb 1670
If his death was 30 Jan 1753 and his DOB was 01 Mar 1670
then the last lines should read: Aged Eighty two years Ten months∼Son of Roelof Martense Schenck and Neeltje Gerritse.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:71.
Born on 1 March 1670 at Kings Co., Long Island, New York.
Ibid.
Married Sara Willemse Van Kouwenhoven, daughter of Willem Gerritse and Jannetje Monfoort, at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatlands, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 1 October 1692.
Ibid., 71:70
He took the Oath of Allegiance in September 1687 at Flatlands (Amersfoort), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, "Jan Roeloffs Schenck, native."
Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan, Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York, Excerpted from The Documentary History of the State of New York (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1979, 1989, 1999), page 38. The Roll.
He settled at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, circa 1695.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:160.
He and Sara Willemse Van Kouwenhoven were members of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, circa 1710.
Ibid.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:2. The date of this list of Church Members is not explicitly stated. Judging from the names found on the list, it is evident that it is from the first years of the congregation, and therefore "ca. 1710" will be used. "Jan Schenk and wife Sara.".
Jan Roelofse Schenck was Deacon at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in 1711/12.
Ibid.
Witnessed the baptism of Ruleph Cowenhoven , son of Jacob Cowenhoven and Sara Roelofse Schenck, on 22 March 1713 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Jan Schenk, Sara, his wife).
Ibid., 22:33. Rolaph; parents: Jacob Kouwenhoven, Sara Schenk; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara, his wife.
Jan Roelofse Schenck was Elder of at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in April 1717.
Ibid., 22:2.
Witnessed the baptism of John Schenck , son of Garret Roelofse Schenck and Neeltje Coertse Van Voorhees, on 9 February 1718 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife).
Ibid., 22:61. Jan; parents: Geret Schenk, Nelke Voorhuys; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Schenck , son of Roelof Jansen Schenck and Geesye Hendrickson, on 12 March 1720/21 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife).
Ibid., 22:86. Jan; parents: Roleph Schenk, Ghesie Hendricksen; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife.
Jan Roelofse Schenck was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Middeltown."
Ibid., 24:22, "Church Members."
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Van Doorn , son of Jacob Van Doorn and Maria Janse Schenck, on 11 February 1733 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witness Jan Schenk).
Ibid., 23:70. Jan; parents: Jacob Van Doorn, Maria Schenk; witness: Jan Schenk.
Witnessed the baptism of Sara Schenk , daughter of Peter Jansen Schenck and Jannetje Hansen Van Noostrand, on 17 July 1737 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Couwenhove).
Ibid., 4:50. Sara; parents: Pieter Schenk, Jannetje Hanssen; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Couwenhove.
Witnessed the baptism of John P. Covenhoven , son of Peter Covenhoven and Leah Janse Schenck, on 23 March 1740 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Schenk and Sara Couwenhove).
Ibid., 24:93. Jan; parents: Pieter Kouwenhove, Lea Schenk; witnesses: Jan Schenk and Sara Couwenhove.
His will was dated on 11 September 1746 proved 3 Jun 1755 (NJ Wills 3:281).
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:160.
Children by Sara Willemse:
Roelof Jansen Schenck b. 21 Feb 1692, d. 19 Jan 1766
Sarah Janse Schenck b. 1696
Jannetje Janse Schenck b. c 1698
Antje Janse Schenck b. between 1700 and 1705
Altje Janse Schenck b. 29 May 1705
Rachel Janse Schenck b. 19 Feb 1709
Peter Jansen Schenck b. c 1711
Maria Janse Schenck b. 8 Aug 1712, d. 31 Oct 1756
Leah Janse Schenck b. 24 Dec 1714, d. 14 Mar 1769
William Jansen Schenck b. 13 Apr 1718, d. young
Jan Jansen Schenck b. 27 Jun 1722, d. 24 Dec 1808
Ibid., 71:160-1.
Jan Roelofse Schenck died on 30 January 1753.
Ibid., 71:71.
He was buried at Schenck-Couwenhoven Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, New Jersey.
Ibid., 71:160.
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~brouwergenealogydata/surname_index.htm
Mother: Neeltje Gerretse Van Couwenhoven (ca 1641-1672)
cannot link to mother as she is BURIAL UNKNOWN
from a member 2018:
Possible Inscription:
Here lies inter'd the Body of John Schenck Who Departed this life January the thirtieth Anno Domino one thousand seven hundred and fifty three. Aged Eighty two years Eleven months and twenty Days.
Est. DOB=10 Feb 1670
If his death was 30 Jan 1753 and his DOB was 01 Mar 1670
then the last lines should read: Aged Eighty two years Ten months∼Son of Roelof Martense Schenck and Neeltje Gerritse.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:71.
Born on 1 March 1670 at Kings Co., Long Island, New York.
Ibid.
Married Sara Willemse Van Kouwenhoven, daughter of Willem Gerritse and Jannetje Monfoort, at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatlands, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 1 October 1692.
Ibid., 71:70
He took the Oath of Allegiance in September 1687 at Flatlands (Amersfoort), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, "Jan Roeloffs Schenck, native."
Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan, Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York, Excerpted from The Documentary History of the State of New York (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1979, 1989, 1999), page 38. The Roll.
He settled at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, circa 1695.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:160.
He and Sara Willemse Van Kouwenhoven were members of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, circa 1710.
Ibid.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:2. The date of this list of Church Members is not explicitly stated. Judging from the names found on the list, it is evident that it is from the first years of the congregation, and therefore "ca. 1710" will be used. "Jan Schenk and wife Sara.".
Jan Roelofse Schenck was Deacon at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in 1711/12.
Ibid.
Witnessed the baptism of Ruleph Cowenhoven , son of Jacob Cowenhoven and Sara Roelofse Schenck, on 22 March 1713 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Jan Schenk, Sara, his wife).
Ibid., 22:33. Rolaph; parents: Jacob Kouwenhoven, Sara Schenk; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara, his wife.
Jan Roelofse Schenck was Elder of at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in April 1717.
Ibid., 22:2.
Witnessed the baptism of John Schenck , son of Garret Roelofse Schenck and Neeltje Coertse Van Voorhees, on 9 February 1718 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife).
Ibid., 22:61. Jan; parents: Geret Schenk, Nelke Voorhuys; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Schenck , son of Roelof Jansen Schenck and Geesye Hendrickson, on 12 March 1720/21 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife).
Ibid., 22:86. Jan; parents: Roleph Schenk, Ghesie Hendricksen; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife.
Jan Roelofse Schenck was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Middeltown."
Ibid., 24:22, "Church Members."
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Van Doorn , son of Jacob Van Doorn and Maria Janse Schenck, on 11 February 1733 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witness Jan Schenk).
Ibid., 23:70. Jan; parents: Jacob Van Doorn, Maria Schenk; witness: Jan Schenk.
Witnessed the baptism of Sara Schenk , daughter of Peter Jansen Schenck and Jannetje Hansen Van Noostrand, on 17 July 1737 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Couwenhove).
Ibid., 4:50. Sara; parents: Pieter Schenk, Jannetje Hanssen; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Couwenhove.
Witnessed the baptism of John P. Covenhoven , son of Peter Covenhoven and Leah Janse Schenck, on 23 March 1740 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Schenk and Sara Couwenhove).
Ibid., 24:93. Jan; parents: Pieter Kouwenhove, Lea Schenk; witnesses: Jan Schenk and Sara Couwenhove.
His will was dated on 11 September 1746 proved 3 Jun 1755 (NJ Wills 3:281).
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:160.
Children by Sara Willemse:
Roelof Jansen Schenck b. 21 Feb 1692, d. 19 Jan 1766
Sarah Janse Schenck b. 1696
Jannetje Janse Schenck b. c 1698
Antje Janse Schenck b. between 1700 and 1705
Altje Janse Schenck b. 29 May 1705
Rachel Janse Schenck b. 19 Feb 1709
Peter Jansen Schenck b. c 1711
Maria Janse Schenck b. 8 Aug 1712, d. 31 Oct 1756
Leah Janse Schenck b. 24 Dec 1714, d. 14 Mar 1769
William Jansen Schenck b. 13 Apr 1718, d. young
Jan Jansen Schenck b. 27 Jun 1722, d. 24 Dec 1808
Ibid., 71:160-1.
Jan Roelofse Schenck died on 30 January 1753.
Ibid., 71:71.
He was buried at Schenck-Couwenhoven Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, New Jersey.
Ibid., 71:160.
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~brouwergenealogydata/surname_index.htm
Father: Roelof Martense Schenck (1629-1705)
Mother: Neeltje Gerretse Van Couwenhoven (ca 1641-1672)
cannot link to mother as she is BURIAL UNKNOWN
from a member 2018:
Possible Inscription:
Here lies inter'd the Body of John Schenck Who Departed this life January the thirtieth Anno Domino one thousand seven hundred and fifty three. Aged Eighty two years Eleven months and twenty Days.
Est. DOB=10 Feb 1670
If his death was 30 Jan 1753 and his DOB was 01 Mar 1670
then the last lines should read: Aged Eighty two years Ten months∼Son of Roelof Martense Schenck and Neeltje Gerritse.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:71.
Born on 1 March 1670 at Kings Co., Long Island, New York.
Ibid.
Married Sara Willemse Van Kouwenhoven, daughter of Willem Gerritse and Jannetje Monfoort, at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatlands, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 1 October 1692.
Ibid., 71:70
He took the Oath of Allegiance in September 1687 at Flatlands (Amersfoort), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, "Jan Roeloffs Schenck, native."
Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan, Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York, Excerpted from The Documentary History of the State of New York (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1979, 1989, 1999), page 38. The Roll.
He settled at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, circa 1695.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:160.
He and Sara Willemse Van Kouwenhoven were members of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, circa 1710.
Ibid.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:2. The date of this list of Church Members is not explicitly stated. Judging from the names found on the list, it is evident that it is from the first years of the congregation, and therefore "ca. 1710" will be used. "Jan Schenk and wife Sara.".
Jan Roelofse Schenck was Deacon at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in 1711/12.
Ibid.
Witnessed the baptism of Ruleph Cowenhoven , son of Jacob Cowenhoven and Sara Roelofse Schenck, on 22 March 1713 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Jan Schenk, Sara, his wife).
Ibid., 22:33. Rolaph; parents: Jacob Kouwenhoven, Sara Schenk; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara, his wife.
Jan Roelofse Schenck was Elder of at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in April 1717.
Ibid., 22:2.
Witnessed the baptism of John Schenck , son of Garret Roelofse Schenck and Neeltje Coertse Van Voorhees, on 9 February 1718 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife).
Ibid., 22:61. Jan; parents: Geret Schenk, Nelke Voorhuys; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Schenck , son of Roelof Jansen Schenck and Geesye Hendrickson, on 12 March 1720/21 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife).
Ibid., 22:86. Jan; parents: Roleph Schenk, Ghesie Hendricksen; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife.
Jan Roelofse Schenck was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Middeltown."
Ibid., 24:22, "Church Members."
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Van Doorn , son of Jacob Van Doorn and Maria Janse Schenck, on 11 February 1733 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witness Jan Schenk).
Ibid., 23:70. Jan; parents: Jacob Van Doorn, Maria Schenk; witness: Jan Schenk.
Witnessed the baptism of Sara Schenk , daughter of Peter Jansen Schenck and Jannetje Hansen Van Noostrand, on 17 July 1737 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Couwenhove).
Ibid., 4:50. Sara; parents: Pieter Schenk, Jannetje Hanssen; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Couwenhove.
Witnessed the baptism of John P. Covenhoven , son of Peter Covenhoven and Leah Janse Schenck, on 23 March 1740 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Schenk and Sara Couwenhove).
Ibid., 24:93. Jan; parents: Pieter Kouwenhove, Lea Schenk; witnesses: Jan Schenk and Sara Couwenhove.
His will was dated on 11 September 1746 proved 3 Jun 1755 (NJ Wills 3:281).
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:160.
Children by Sara Willemse:
Roelof Jansen Schenck b. 21 Feb 1692, d. 19 Jan 1766
Sarah Janse Schenck b. 1696
Jannetje Janse Schenck b. c 1698
Antje Janse Schenck b. between 1700 and 1705
Altje Janse Schenck b. 29 May 1705
Rachel Janse Schenck b. 19 Feb 1709
Peter Jansen Schenck b. c 1711
Maria Janse Schenck b. 8 Aug 1712, d. 31 Oct 1756
Leah Janse Schenck b. 24 Dec 1714, d. 14 Mar 1769
William Jansen Schenck b. 13 Apr 1718, d. young
Jan Jansen Schenck b. 27 Jun 1722, d. 24 Dec 1808
Ibid., 71:160-1.
Jan Roelofse Schenck died on 30 January 1753.
Ibid., 71:71.
He was buried at Schenck-Couwenhoven Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, New Jersey.
Ibid., 71:160.
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~brouwergenealogydata/surname_index.htm
Mother: Neeltje Gerretse Van Couwenhoven (ca 1641-1672)
cannot link to mother as she is BURIAL UNKNOWN
from a member 2018:
Possible Inscription:
Here lies inter'd the Body of John Schenck Who Departed this life January the thirtieth Anno Domino one thousand seven hundred and fifty three. Aged Eighty two years Eleven months and twenty Days.
Est. DOB=10 Feb 1670
If his death was 30 Jan 1753 and his DOB was 01 Mar 1670
then the last lines should read: Aged Eighty two years Ten months∼Son of Roelof Martense Schenck and Neeltje Gerritse.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:71.
Born on 1 March 1670 at Kings Co., Long Island, New York.
Ibid.
Married Sara Willemse Van Kouwenhoven, daughter of Willem Gerritse and Jannetje Monfoort, at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Flatlands, Kings Co., Long Island, New York, on 1 October 1692.
Ibid., 71:70
He took the Oath of Allegiance in September 1687 at Flatlands (Amersfoort), Kings Co., Long Island, New York, "Jan Roeloffs Schenck, native."
Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan, Lists of Inhabitants of Colonial New York, Excerpted from The Documentary History of the State of New York (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1979, 1989, 1999), page 38. The Roll.
He settled at Monmouth Co., New Jersey, circa 1695.
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:160.
He and Sara Willemse Van Kouwenhoven were members of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, circa 1710.
Ibid.
"Records of the Dutch Congregations of Freehold and Middletown", Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey Vols. 22-38 (1947-1963): 22:2. The date of this list of Church Members is not explicitly stated. Judging from the names found on the list, it is evident that it is from the first years of the congregation, and therefore "ca. 1710" will be used. "Jan Schenk and wife Sara.".
Jan Roelofse Schenck was Deacon at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in 1711/12.
Ibid.
Witnessed the baptism of Ruleph Cowenhoven , son of Jacob Cowenhoven and Sara Roelofse Schenck, on 22 March 1713 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Jan Schenk, Sara, his wife).
Ibid., 22:33. Rolaph; parents: Jacob Kouwenhoven, Sara Schenk; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara, his wife.
Jan Roelofse Schenck was Elder of at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, in April 1717.
Ibid., 22:2.
Witnessed the baptism of John Schenck , son of Garret Roelofse Schenck and Neeltje Coertse Van Voorhees, on 9 February 1718 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife).
Ibid., 22:61. Jan; parents: Geret Schenk, Nelke Voorhuys; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife.
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Schenck , son of Roelof Jansen Schenck and Geesye Hendrickson, on 12 March 1720/21 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife).
Ibid., 22:86. Jan; parents: Roleph Schenk, Ghesie Hendricksen; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Kouwenhoven, his wife.
Jan Roelofse Schenck was a member of the at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, on 23 August 1731 "at Middeltown."
Ibid., 24:22, "Church Members."
Witnessed the baptism of Jan Van Doorn , son of Jacob Van Doorn and Maria Janse Schenck, on 11 February 1733 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witness Jan Schenk).
Ibid., 23:70. Jan; parents: Jacob Van Doorn, Maria Schenk; witness: Jan Schenk.
Witnessed the baptism of Sara Schenk , daughter of Peter Jansen Schenck and Jannetje Hansen Van Noostrand, on 17 July 1737 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Couwenhove).
Ibid., 4:50. Sara; parents: Pieter Schenk, Jannetje Hanssen; witnesses: Jan Schenk, Sara Couwenhove.
Witnessed the baptism of John P. Covenhoven , son of Peter Covenhoven and Leah Janse Schenck, on 23 March 1740 at Reformed Dutch Congregations, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth Co., New Jersey, (witnesses: Jan Schenk and Sara Couwenhove).
Ibid., 24:93. Jan; parents: Pieter Kouwenhove, Lea Schenk; witnesses: Jan Schenk and Sara Couwenhove.
His will was dated on 11 September 1746 proved 3 Jun 1755 (NJ Wills 3:281).
Lincoln C. Cocheu, "The Van Kouwenhoven-Conover Family", New York Genealogical and Biographical Record Vol.70-71,81-83 (1939-40, 1950-52): 71:160.
Children by Sara Willemse:
Roelof Jansen Schenck b. 21 Feb 1692, d. 19 Jan 1766
Sarah Janse Schenck b. 1696
Jannetje Janse Schenck b. c 1698
Antje Janse Schenck b. between 1700 and 1705
Altje Janse Schenck b. 29 May 1705
Rachel Janse Schenck b. 19 Feb 1709
Peter Jansen Schenck b. c 1711
Maria Janse Schenck b. 8 Aug 1712, d. 31 Oct 1756
Leah Janse Schenck b. 24 Dec 1714, d. 14 Mar 1769
William Jansen Schenck b. 13 Apr 1718, d. young
Jan Jansen Schenck b. 27 Jun 1722, d. 24 Dec 1808
Ibid., 71:160-1.
Jan Roelofse Schenck died on 30 January 1753.
Ibid., 71:71.
He was buried at Schenck-Couwenhoven Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, New Jersey.
Ibid., 71:160.
Bio includes data from The Brouwer Genealogy Database.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~brouwergenealogydata/surname_index.htm
Bio by: Marie and Dale V.
Gravesite Details
Jan and his wife Sarah were apparently reinterred to Holmdel Cemetery sometime during late 19th C.
Family Members
Siblings
Half Siblings
Children
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Roelof Janse Schenck
1692–1766
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Sarah Janse Schenck Van Voorhees
1696 – unknown
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Jannetje Janse Schenck Van Bryck
1698 – unknown
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Altje Janse Schenck Van Doren
1705–1801
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Antje Janse Schenck Van Doorn
1705–1801
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Rachel Schenck Van Cleave
1709–1780
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Peter Jansen Schenck
1711 – unknown
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Maria Janse Schenck Van Doorn
1712–1756
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Leah Janse Schenck Covenhoven
1714–1769
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William Jansen Schenck
1716–1719
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John Schenck
1721–1808
