Seytje Jacobus Van Deventer

Female15 August 1725–

Brief Life History of Seytje Jacobus

When Seytje Jacobus Van Deventer was born on 15 August 1725, in Bushwick, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States, her father, Barent Jacobse Van Deventer, was 35 and her mother, Geertje, was 31. She married David Sprong on 10 November 1742. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters.

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Family Time Line

David Sprong
1700–1758
Seytje Jacobus Van Deventer
1725–
Phebe David Sprong
1747–1822
Femmentje <David> Sprong
1747–
Elizabeth <David> Sprong
1749–
Barent <David> Sprong
1752–
Jacobus <David> Sprong
1756–

Sources (2)

  • Seytie V D Venter, "New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Seytle Van Deventer - christening: 15 August 1725; New York City, New York, United States

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Children (5)

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Siblings (6)

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World Events (3)

1776

Age 51

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1776 · The Declaration to the King

Age 51

"""At the end of the Second Continental Congress the 13 colonies came together to petition independence from King George III. With no opposing votes, the Declaration of Independence was drafted and ready for all delegates to sign on the Fourth of July 1776. While many think the Declaration was to tell the King that they were becoming independent, its true purpose was to be a formal explanation of why the Congress voted together to declare their independence from Britain. The Declaration also is home to one of the best-known sentences in the English language, stating, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."""""""

1776 · The Battle of Brooklyn, the Largest Battle in the American Revolutionary War

Age 51

After the British left Boston, George Washington correctly anticipated an invasion of New York City and split forces between Brooklyn and Manhattan. The morning of August 27, 1776, the British advanced toward the marshy American camp. American General, William Alexander, Lord Sterling, led 400 Maryland soldiers against thousands of British troops led by General Charles Cornwallis. The “Maryland 400” were unable to defeat such numbers and surrendered. The British killed and captured over one thousand Americans, however, they failed to capture Washington and his army. Allowing Washington to escape changed the course of American history. After occupying Brooklyn for seven years, the British surrendered in 1783. The Maryland Monument, erected in 1895, now stands in Brooklyn in honor of the “Maryland 400” who fought that day. A quote by George Washington on the monument reads, “Good God! What brave fellows I must this day lose.” The loss of this battle helped win the Revolutionary War.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Anh, Thanh, Hung, Minh, Vinh, Dung, Hue, Huong, Lan, Quang, Tan, Thuy, Hong, Chi, Hang, Ho, Pok, Sang, Bai, Chin, Ching, Chu, Chuan, Dong.

Vietnamese (Vạn): from the Chinese surname 萬, see Wan 1.

Vietnamese (Văn): from the Chinese surnames 文 or 聞, see Wen 2 and 3, and also 5 below.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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