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Anna Anne Van Welij\Wely aka Wheelen Van Rensselaer 1598–1670

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Anna Rensselaer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 02 Aug 1598 · Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Died 12 Jun 1670 · Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Father John Wely
Mother Leonora Hawkins
Spouse Kiliaen Vanrensselaer

Researchers connected through Anna Rensselaer 1598–1670

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Biography

The story of Anna Anne Van Welij, Wely aka Wheelen Van Rensselaer began in 1598 in Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Anna Anne Van Welij, Wely aka Wheelen Van Rensselaer married kiliaen vanrensselaer, and had children including jeremias van rensselaer. Anna Anne Van Welij, Wely aka Wheelen Van Rensselaer passed away in 1670 in Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

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Life Timeline

1598
Birth of Anna Anne Van Welij, Wely aka Wheelen Van Rensselaer in Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Birth
1627
Anna Anne Van Welij, Wely aka Wheelen Van Rensselaer was married in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Pays-Bas
Marriage
1627
Anna Anne Van Welij, Wely aka Wheelen Van Rensselaer was married in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Marriage
1670
Death of Anna Anne Van Welij, Wely aka Wheelen Van Rensselaer in Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Death
1684
Anna Anne Van Welij, Wely aka Wheelen Van Rensselaer was married in Albany, Albany, New York, USA
Marriage
1684
Anna Anne Van Welij, Wely aka Wheelen Van Rensselaer was married
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from Anna Rensselaer

This ancestor line traces from Barneveld, Gelderland, Netherlands (1520) to Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (1598) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anna Rensselaer (1598–1670) was born in Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands and died in Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Anna in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Anna Rensselaer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Anna Anne Van Welij\Wely aka Wheelen Van Rensselaer PTP
1598–1670
Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Parents
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Grandparents
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Anna Rensselaer's Descendants