YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Peter Eriksson Van Schouwen Capt 1527–1590 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Sep 1527

Birth Location: Borgholms kommun, Kalmar län, Sweden

Death Date: 2 Aug 1590

Death Location: Abild, Falkenbergs kommun, Hallands län, Sweden

Father: Erik Eriksson

Mother: Anna Olofsdotter

Spouse(s): Matilda Houden

Children(s): Cornelius Schouwen, Sara Petersdotter, Peter Petersson, Maria Petersdotter, Claes Petersson, Erik Petersson, Karin Petersdotter, Olaf Petersson, Ingrid Petersdotter, Jacob Petersson

The story of Peter Eriksson Van Schouwen Capt began in 1527 in Borgholms kommun, Kalmar län, Sweden. Peter Eriksson Van Schouwen Capt married Matilda Van Houden, and had children including Claes Petersson, Cornelius Peterssen Van Schouwen, Erik Petersson, Ingrid Petersdotter, Jacob Petersson, Karin Petersdotter, Maria Petersdotter, Olaf Petersson, Peter Petersson, Sara Petersdotter. Peter Eriksson Van Schouwen Capt passed away in 1590 in Abild, Falkenbergs kommun, Hallands län, Sweden.

Find more search results for Peter Capt
PC

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

  • The story of Peter Eriksson Van Schouwen Capt began in 1527 in Borgholms kommun, Kalmar län, Sweden.
  • Peter Eriksson Van Schouwen Capt married Matilda Van Houden, and had children including Claes Petersson, Cornelius Peterssen Van Schouwen, Erik Petersson, Ingrid Petersdotter, Jacob Petersson, Karin Petersdotter, Maria Petersdotter, Olaf Petersson, Peter Petersson, Sara Petersdotter.
  • Peter Eriksson Van Schouwen Capt passed away in 1590 in Abild, Falkenbergs kommun, Hallands län, Sweden.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Peter Capt's Ancestors

Self
Peter Capt
1527–1590
Birth Place: Borgholms kommun, Kalmar län, Sweden
Parents
Erik Eriksson
1497–1550
Borgholm, Kalmar, Sweden
Anna Olofsdotter
1502–1579
Borgholm, Kalmar, Borgholm, Kalmar, Suède
Grandparents
Erik Knutsson
1490–1550
Borgholm, Kalmar, Sweden
Cajsa (Brita) Gregorsdotter
1473–
Borgholm, Kalmar, Sweden
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Capt's Descendants

1.
PC
Peter (Eriksson Van Schouwen) Capt (11 Sep 1527–2 Aug 1590) m. Matilda (Van) Houden (1531–1591)
  1. 1. Cornelius (Peterssen Van) Schouwen 1560–1600 m. Johnanna ((Eriksson) Van der) Goes 1558–1600
    1. 1. Claes (Cornelissen Van) Schouwen 1597–1674 m. Metje Jansz 1610–1671
      1. 1. Pieter (Claesen) Wyckoff 1625–1694
        1. 1. Annetje (Pieterse) Wyckoff 1650–1688 m. Roelof (Martense (Captain) Schenck) Sr. 1620–1704
      2. 2. Geertje Wyckoff 1636–
      3. 3. Catherine (Claes) Wyckoff 1633–
      4. 4. Herpert (Claes Van) Schouwen 1635–
      5. 5. Cornelis (Claes Van) Schouwen 1643–
      6. 6. Floris (Claes Van) Schouwen 1647–
      7. 7. Tryntie Claes 1633–
  2. 2. Sara Petersdotter 1561–
  3. 3. Peter Petersson 1562–
  4. 4. Maria Petersdotter 1562–
  5. 5. Claes Petersson 1563–
  6. 6. Erik Petersson 1564–
  7. 7. Karin Petersdotter 1566–
  8. 8. Olaf Petersson 1568–
  9. 9. Ingrid Petersdotter 1570–
  10. 10. Jacob Petersson 1572–

Peter Capt's Timeline

2 Records

1527
11 Sep 1527
Birth of Peter Eriksson Van Schouwen Capt in Borgholms kommun, Kalmar län, Sweden
Borgholms kommun, Kalmar län, Sweden
1590
2 Aug 1590
Age 63
Death of Peter Eriksson Van Schouwen Capt in Jönköpings kommun, Jönköpings län, Sweden
Jönköpings kommun, Jönköpings län, Sweden

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1527
    Event Place: Borgholms kommun, Kalmar län, Sweden
    Record Source: Sweden, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1590
    Event Place: Jönköpings kommun, Jönköpings län, Sweden
    Record Source: Sweden, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Abild, Falkenbergs kommun, Hallands län, Sweden
    Record Source: Sweden, Find a Grave Index

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