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Jan Broersen Dekker 1589–1648 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Sep 1589

Birth Location: Hannover, Stadt Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany

Death Date: 4 Jun 1648

Death Location: Span, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Father: Hendrick Decker

Mother: Malinda Broerson

Spouse(s): Catharina Gerritsen

Children(s): Jan Decker, Hendrick Westercamp, Jan DECKER, Jan Decker, Gerrit DECKER, Elizabeth DECKER, Broersen Decker

The story of Jan Broersen Dekker began in 1589 in Hannover, Stadt Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany. Jan Broersen Dekker married Catharina Elisabeth Gerritsen, and had children including Broersen Hendrick Decker, Elizabeth Decker, Gerrit Decker, Hendrick Jansz Westercamp, Jan Broersen Decker, Jan Broorsen Decker, Jan Gerritsen Decker. Jan Broersen Dekker passed away in 1648 in Span, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

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Biography

  • The story of Jan Broersen Dekker began in 1589 in Hannover, Stadt Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany.
  • Jan Broersen Dekker married Catharina Elisabeth Gerritsen, and had children including Broersen Hendrick Decker, Elizabeth Decker, Gerrit Decker, Hendrick Jansz Westercamp, Jan Broersen Decker, Jan Broorsen Decker, Jan Gerritsen Decker.
  • Jan Broersen Dekker passed away in 1648 in Span, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

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Spouses(s)

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Jan Dekker's Ancestors

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Jan Dekker
1589–1648
Birth Place: Hannover, Stadt Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
Parents
Hendrick Decker
1567–1589
Hannover, Stadt Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
Malinda Broerson
1572–1595
Lower Saxony, Niedersachsen, Germany
Grandparents
Broer (Decker) Broersen
1552–1589
Osnabruck, Niedersachsen, Allemagne
Hijl (Jansdr) Broer
1550–1597
Teroele, Langwar, Doanjewerstâl, Skarsterlân, De Fryske Marren, Fryslân
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jan Dekker's Descendants

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Jan (Broersen) Dekker (18 Sep 1589–4 Jun 1648) m. Catharina (Elisabeth) Gerritsen (3 May 1592–Nov 1639)
  1. 1. Jan (Gerritsen) Decker 1640–1717 m. Grietjen (Hendricks) Westercamp 1642–1701 m. Willemtje Jacobs 1635–1678 m. Margaret (Hend) Westercamp 1642–
    1. 1. Jacob (Janse) Decker 1673–1722 m. Rachel (De La) Montagne 1674–1734
      1. 1. Hendrick Decker 1716–1768 m. Ann Coleman 1715–1782 m. Frances Bugg 1745–1830
        1. 1. Henry Decker 1768–1845 m. Patsey Talley 1770–1847
        2. 2. Samuel Decker 1748–
        3. 3. John Decker 1752–1841
        4. 4. Joseph Decker 1761–
        5. 5. John (F. Decker) Sr 1752–1843
        6. 6. Barnett (Barney) Decker 1778–1838
        7. 7. Sarah Decker 1760–1845
        8. 8. Samuel Decker 1743–1826
        9. 9. Allen Decker 1763–
        10. 10. Nancy Decker 1748–1749
        11. 11. Ann Decker 1752–1773
        12. 12. Clarissa Decker 1751–1811
        13. 13. William Decker 1745–1835
        14. 14. Clarissa Decker 1759–1811
      2. 2. Elenora Decker 1699–1764
      3. 3. Maria Decker 1712–1752
      4. 4. Willem Decker 1703–1708
      5. 5. Rachel Decker 1714–1758
      6. 6. Benjamin Decker 1719–1804
      7. 7. Jan Decker 1701–1754
      8. 8. Hannah Decker 1695–1719
      9. 9. Hermanus Decker 1706–1733
      10. 10. Wilhelmus Decker 1698–1708
      11. 11. Thomas Decker 1704–1780
      12. 12. Wilhelmus Decker 1698–1703
      13. 13. Margriet Decker 1696–1739
      14. 14. Johann (A) Decker 1705–1753
      15. 15. Rachel Decker 1699–1764
  2. 2. Hendrick (Jansz) Westercamp 1615–1654
  3. 3. Jan (Broorsen) DECKER 1615–1658
  4. 4. Jan (Broersen) Decker 1609–1660
  5. 5. Gerrit DECKER 1614–1696
  6. 6. Elizabeth DECKER 1617–
  7. 7. Broersen (Hendrick) Decker 1600–1660

Jan Dekker's Timeline

4 Records

1589
18 Sep 1589
Birth of Jan Broersen Dekker in Osnabruck, Hannover, Stadt Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
Osnabruck, Hannover, Stadt Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
1589
18 Sep 1589
Birth of Jan Broersen Dekker in Hannover, Stadt Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
Hannover, Stadt Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany
1648
4 Jun 1648
Age 59
Death of Jan Broersen Dekker in Holland, Reusel-de Mierden, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Holland, Reusel-de Mierden, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
1648
4 Jun 1648
Age 59
Death of Jan Broersen Dekker in Span, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Span, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1589
    Event Place: Osnabruck, Hannover, Stadt Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1589
    Event Place: Hannover, Stadt Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1648
    Event Place: Holland, Reusel-de Mierden, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1648
    Event Place: Span, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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