Marten (Martin) Roelofsen Schenck 1661–1727
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Marten Schenck in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Marten (Martin) Roelofsen Schenck began in 1661 in Flushing (Vlissingen), Queens, Long Island, New York Colony. Marten (Martin) Roelofsen Schenck married elizabeth minne, jannetje lucasse van voorhees, and had children including annatie martense schenck, antje schenck, catalynje martense schenck, elizabeth schenck, jannetje martinse schenck, johannes schenck, lucas schenck, maria schenck, marten martensen schenck, roelof martinse schenck, susanna schenck. Marten (Martin) Roelofsen Schenck passed away in 1727 in New Amersfoort, Flatlands, First Achtervelt, Borough of Brooklyn, Long Island, New York Colony.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Marten Schenck
Frequently Asked Questions
- Marten Schenck (1661–1727) was born in Flushing (Vlissingen), Queens, Long Island, New York Colony and died in New Amersfoort, Flatlands, First Achtervelt, Borough of Brooklyn, Long Island, New York Colony. 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 Marten 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Marten Schenck's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record