YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Nicholas DeWitt 1594–1663 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1594

Birth Location: Grootholdt, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Death Date: 7 Jun 1663

Death Location: Esens, Friesland, Niedersachsen, Germany

Father: Jan DeWitt

Mother: Jacomina VanBarestijne

Spouse(s): Tjaatje VanLueven

Children(s): George deWitt, Tiale Dewitt, George Dewitt, Ida Dewitt, Emmerentje DeWitt

In 1594, Nicholas DeWitt entered the world in Grootholdt, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, born to Jan Dewitt And Jacomina Vanbarestijne. Nicholas DeWitt married Tjaatje Vanlueven, and had children including Emmerentje Claessen Dewitt, George Nicholas Dewitt, George Nicholas Tjerck Claes Dewitt, Ida Claessen Dewitt, Tiale Dewitt. Nicholas DeWitt passed away in 1663 in Esens, Friesland, Niedersachsen, Germany.

Find more search results for Nicholas DeWitt
ND

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1594, Nicholas DeWitt entered the world in Grootholdt, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, born to Jan Dewitt And Jacomina Vanbarestijne.
  • Nicholas DeWitt married Tjaatje Vanlueven, and had children including Emmerentje Claessen Dewitt, George Nicholas Dewitt, George Nicholas Tjerck Claes Dewitt, Ida Claessen Dewitt, Tiale Dewitt.
  • Nicholas DeWitt passed away in 1663 in Esens, Friesland, Niedersachsen, Germany.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nicholas DeWitt's Ancestors

Self
Nicholas DeWitt
1594–1663
Birth Place: Grootholdt, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Parents
Jan DeWitt
1565–1621
Holland, Reusel-de Mierden, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Jacomina VanBarestijne
1569–1619
Dordrecht, Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Grandparents
Franz DeWitt
1515–1565
Dordrecht, Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Lidaut VanBeveren
1522–1557
Dordrecht, Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands,
Great-Grandparents
Kornelis DeWitt
1485–1537
Beatrix Slingeland
1490–
Pieter Beveren
1500–1554
Alid vanHoly
1498–1538
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Witte DeWitt
1456–1507
Maria Boem
1453–1504
Pieter VanSlingeland
1468–
Kornelia VanDerMije
1470–
Willem vanBeveren
1457–1506
Maria Bakel
1430–1514

Nicholas DeWitt's Descendants

1.
ND
Nicholas DeWitt (1594–7 Jun 1663) m. Tjaatje VanLueven (1596–17 May 1682)
  1. 1. George (Nicholas Tjerck Claes) deWitt 1629–1700 m. Barbara Andriessen 1630–1714
    1. 1. Geertruyd Dewitt 1668–1718 m. Hendrick (Hendricksen) Schoonmaker 1665–1712
      1. 1. Catherine (Catrina) Schoonmaker 1709–1781 m. Abraham Peersen 1709–1785
        1. 1. Jacobus ("James" Peersen) "Personius" 1749–1836 m. Rachel Keyser 1758–1810
        2. 2. Hannah Peersen 1729–1800
        3. 3. Jannetje Peersen 1733–1792
        4. 4. Geertruy Peersen 1735–1801
        5. 5. Catherina Peersen 1736–
        6. 6. Deborah Peersen 1738–
        7. 7. Jan Peersen 1739–1810
        8. 8. Jannetje (2) Peersen 1741–1831
        9. 9. Hendrikus Peersen 1746–
        10. 10. Jacobus (2 "James" Peersen "Personius") - 1749–1836
        11. 11. Abraham Peersen 1749–
        12. 12. Henry (2) Peersen 1753–
      2. 2. Heskia Schoonmaker 1689–1790
      3. 3. Elsejen Schoonmaker 1689–1764
      4. 4. Eltje Schoonmaker 1689–
      5. 5. Mariae Schoonmaker 1696–
      6. 6. Johannes Schoonmaker 1697–1747
      7. 7. Jannetje Schoonmaker 1702–1702
      8. 8. Sarah Schoonmaker 1707–1707
      9. 9. Marytjen Schoonmaker 1711–
      10. 10. Barbara Schoonmaker 1691–1790
      11. 11. Hendrick Schoonmaker 1694–1753
      12. 12. Jannetje Schoumaecker 1695–
      13. 13. Tjerck Schoonmaker 1699–1763
      14. 14. Jacob Schoonmaker 1700–1700
    2. 2. Andries DeWitt 1657–1710
    3. 3. Taatje DeWitt 1659–1724
    4. 4. Jannetje DeWitt 1662–1744
    5. 5. Klaes DeWitt 1664–1698
    6. 6. Jan DeWitt 1666–1715
    7. 7. Jacob DeWitt 1670–1753
    8. 8. Lucas DeWitt 1670–1703
    9. 9. Rachel Dewitt 1672–1746
    10. 10. Peek DeWitt 1676–1704
    11. 11. Tjerck DeWitt 1678–1762
    12. 12. Marritje DeWitt 1680–1681
    13. 13. Ragel DeWitt 1681–1745
    14. 14. Aagje DeWitt 1684–1725
    15. 15. Tjaatje Dewitt 1684–1725
    16. 16. Pieternella DeWitt 1658–
    17. 17. Emmerentje Dewitt 1659–1745
    18. 18. Dieck DeWitt 1677–1698
    19. 19. Sarah DeWitt 1678–
  2. 2. Tiale Dewitt 1623–1698
  3. 3. George (Nicholas) Dewitt 1629–1700
  4. 4. Ida (Claessen) Dewitt 1642–1663
  5. 5. Emmerentje (Claessen) DeWitt 1647–1688

Nicholas DeWitt's Timeline

2 Records

1594
1594
Birth of Nicholas DeWitt in Grootholdt, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Grootholdt, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
1663
7 Jun 1663
Age 69
Death of Nicholas DeWitt in Esens, Friesland, Niedersachsen, Germany
Esens, Friesland, Niedersachsen, Germany

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1594
    Event Place: Grootholdt, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1663
    Event Place: Esens, Friesland, Niedersachsen, Germany

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE