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Roelof Cornelissen Van Houten 1618–1672

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Roelof Houten in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 2 independent trees

Born 25 Jun 1618 · Houte, Utrecht, Gelderland, Netherlands
Died 16 Jun 1672 · Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America
Father Roelof Cornelius Vanhouton
Spouse Geertje Van Nes
Children Helmigh Roelofse Van Houten Y M

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Biography

Roelof Cornelissen Van Houten was born in 1618 in Houte, Utrecht, Gelderland, Netherlands, the child of roelof cornelius vanhouton. Roelof Cornelissen Van Houten married geertje van nes, and had children including helmigh roelofse van houten y m. Roelof Cornelissen Van Houten passed away in 1672 in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1618
Birth of Roelof Cornelissen Van Houten in Houte, Utrecht, Gelderland, Netherlands
Birth
1672
Death of Roelof Cornelissen Van Houten in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Roelof Houten

This ancestor line traces from Netherlands (1500) to Houte, Utrecht, Gelderland, Netherlands (1618) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roelof Houten (1618–1672) was born in Houte, Utrecht, Gelderland, Netherlands and died in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Roelof 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Roelof Houten's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Roelof Cornelissen Van Houten PTP
1618–1672
Houte, Utrecht, Gelderland, Netherlands
Parents
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Grandparents
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Roelof Houten's Descendants

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Roelof Cornelissen Van Houten PTP 1618–1672