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Gerard van Polanen, Heer van Berkel 1324–1380

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Gerard Berkel in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Jan 1324 · Monster, South Holland, Netherlands
Died 3 May 1380 · Monster, South Holland, Netherlands
Spouse Machteld Van Rotselaer

Researchers connected through Gerard Berkel 1324–1380

and 3 more tree owners connected with Gerard Berkel 1324–1380

Immediate Family

Parents
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Gerard van Polanen, Heer van Berkel began in 1324 in Monster, South Holland, Netherlands. Gerard van Polanen, Heer van Berkel married machteld van rotselaer. Gerard van Polanen, Heer van Berkel passed away in 1380 in Monster, South Holland, Netherlands.

Sources

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    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1324
Birth of Gerard van Polanen, Heer van Berkel in Monster, South Holland, Netherlands
Birth
1380
Death of Gerard van Polanen, Heer van Berkel in Monster, South Holland, Netherlands
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gerard Berkel

This ancestor line traces from Bayern, Germany (1000) to Monster, South Holland, Netherlands (1324) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gerard Berkel (1324–1380) was born in Monster, South Holland, Netherlands and died in Monster, South 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Gerard 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 12 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.

Related Records

Gerard Berkel's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Gerard van Polanen, Heer van Berkel PTP
1324–1380
Monster, South Holland, Netherlands
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Gerard Berkel's Descendants

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