Brief Life History of Elisabeth
Elisabeth Gerritson was born about 1770, in Dutchess, New York, United States. She married Willem Elkenberg on 18 March 1794, in Kinderhook, Kinderhook, Columbia, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 daughters.
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Family Time Line
Willem Elkenberg
1754–
Elisabeth Gerritson
about 1770–
Marriage: 18 March 1794
Catharine Elkenberg
1795–
Maria Elkenberg
1795–
Sources (6)
- Legacy NFS Source: Elisabeth Gerritson - birth: about 1770; Dutchess, New York, United States
- Elisabeth Gerritson, "New York, Marriages, 1686-1980"
- Elisabeth Gerritson in entry for Maria Elkenberg, "New York, Church Records, 1660-1954"
Spouse and Children
1754– Male
about 1770– Female
Marriage
18 March 1794Kinderhook, Kinderhook, Columbia, New York, United States
Children (2)
1795– Female
1795– Female
World Events (8)
1776
Age 6
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1776
Age 6
New York is the 11th state.
1803
Age 33
France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Jeroen, Berend, Derk, Hendrik, Henk.
Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Gerrit (see Gerrits ). Compare Garrison .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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