Jan Jansen Damen
c. 1605-1651 Jan Jansen Damen was born in the Utrecht region of the Netherlands around 1605. Around 1631, he arrived in New Netherland and … More Jan Jansen Damen »
Era Category: New York Under Dutch Rule
Marten Cregier
Unknown-1713 Marten Cregier was born in Holland and arrived in New Netherland in the service of the Dutch West India Company. In 1643, he … More Marten Cregier »
Isaac Allerton
c. 1585-1659 Isaac Allerton was one of the original Mayflower pilgrims who settled the Plymouth Colony in 1620. Born in London around 1585, he … More Isaac Allerton »
Maryn Adriaensen
Unknown-c. 1650 Maryn Adriaensen was one of the earliest colonists of New Netherland. He arrived at Fort Orange (Albany) in 1631 and around ten … More Maryn Adriaensen »
Treaty of Breda, 1667
The Treaty of Breda, concluded on July 31, 1667, between England, the Dutch Republic, France, and Denmark, brought an end to the second Anglo-Dutch … More Treaty of Breda, 1667 »
The New Netherland Court of Justice, 1626-1674
From 1626 onward, the Director and Council, acting together, exercised all executive and legislative power within New Netherland. These men also constituted the New … More The New Netherland Court of Justice, 1626-1674 »
Summons to the English to Surrender, 1673
The ship Swanenburgh, anchored betwixt Staten and Long Island. 9th of August, 1673 Sir :—The force of war now lying in your sight, is … More Summons to the English to Surrender, 1673 »
William de Key v. Nicholas Coorn, 1644
William de Key (under the power of attorney for Govert Loockermans) v. Nicholas Coorn October 6, 1644 Public Property — Waterways & Right of … More William de Key v. Nicholas Coorn, 1644 »
The Treaty of Westminster
This peace treaty ended the Third Anglo-Dutch War. It was concluded between the Netherlands and England, and provided for the return of the colony … More The Treaty of Westminster »
Patroon Court
Under the 1629 Charter of Freedoms and Exemptions, patroons were empowered to administer civil and criminal justice, in person or by deputy, within their … More Patroon Court »