Gerrit Steynmets 1656–1730
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Gerrit Steynmets in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 6 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1656, Gerrit Steynmets entered the world in New Amsterdam, New York, United States, born to caspar steynmets and jannetje gerritssen van zutphen. Gerrit Steynmets married catryna gerrits, vrouwtje claes, and had children including abigail ogden, hermanus steynmets. Gerrit Steynmets passed away in 1730 in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Baptism Records New Jersey, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931
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4Census New Jersey, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1643-1890
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5Marriage Records New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1683-1802
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6Marriage Records New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s
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7Record New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920
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8Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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9Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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10Church Records U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States
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11Baptism Records New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index
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12Record Ancestors William Vermeer
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13Record Ancestry Family Tree
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14Record Netherlands, Marriage Index, 1524-1899
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15Record New York, Holland Society Yearbook, 1914
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16Record New York, U.S., Holland Society Yearbook, 1915
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Gerrit Steynmets
This ancestor line traces from Merksem, South Holland, Netherlands (1500) to New Amsterdam, New York, United States (1656) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Gerrit Steynmets (1656–1730) was born in New Amsterdam, New York, United States and died in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Gerrit 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 5 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
Gerrit Steynmets's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record