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PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST 1765–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Jun 1765

Birth Location: Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA

Death Date: May 1844

Death Location: Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA

Father: DAVID --

Mother: HESTER *

Spouse(s): CATRINA BENSON

Children(s): John Demarest, James Demarest, Gerrit Demarest, David Demarest, Abraham Demarest, Sara Demarest, Rebecca Demarest, Maria Demarest, Hester Demarest, Elisabeth Demarest

In 1765, PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST entered the world in Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA, born to David P Demarest Rev And Hester Brouwer. In 1840, PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST resided in Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA. PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST married Catrina Benson, and had children including Abraham Demarest, David Demarest, Elisabeth Demarest, Gerrit Demarest, Hester Demarest, James Hervey Demarest, John Petrus Demarest, Maria Demarest, Rebecca Demarest, Sara Demarest. PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST passed away in 1844 in Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1765, PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST entered the world in Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA, born to David P Demarest Rev And Hester Brouwer.
  • In 1840, PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST resided in Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA.
  • PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST married Catrina Benson, and had children including Abraham Demarest, David Demarest, Elisabeth Demarest, Gerrit Demarest, Hester Demarest, James Hervey Demarest, John Petrus Demarest, Maria Demarest, Rebecca Demarest, Sara Demarest.
  • PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST passed away in 1844 in Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

PETRUS DEMAREST's Ancestors

Self
PETRUS DEMAREST
1765–1844
Birth Place: Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA
Parents
DAVID P. DEMAREST REV --
1738–1820
Schraalenburg, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
HESTER (BROUWER) *
1739–1812
Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey
Grandparents
PIETER (DEMAREST) ++
1705–
New Jersey, USA
MARITJIN (BATAN) ++
1704–
New Jersey, USA
ABRAHAM (ULDRICKS BROUWER) *
1705–1736
Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
ELIZABETH (ACKERMAN) --
1704–1743
Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
ULDICK *
1673–1766
HESTER --
1671–1710
DAVID ACKERMAN
1681–1726
Gerrebrecht Romeyn
1681–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
PIETER **
1646–1700
PETRONELLA **
1646–1700
Nicholas DeVaux
1642–1711
Marie Petilion
1640–1733

PETRUS DEMAREST's Descendants

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PETRUS ((PETER)) DEMAREST (8 Jun 1765–May 1844) m. CATRINA BENSON (27 May 1764–12 Aug 1842)
  1. 1. John (Petrus) Demarest 1794–1832
  2. 2. James (Hervey) Demarest 1812–1897
  3. 3. Gerrit Demarest 1802–1807
  4. 4. David Demarest 1791–1821
  5. 5. Abraham Demarest 1799–1843
  6. 6. Sara Demarest 1808–1828
  7. 7. Rebecca Demarest 1789–1850
  8. 8. Maria Demarest 1805–
  9. 9. Hester Demarest 1786–1835
  10. 10. Elisabeth Demarest 1796–

PETRUS DEMAREST's Timeline

4 Records

1765
8 Jun 1765
Birth of PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST in Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA
Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA
1765
23 Jun 1765
PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST was baptized in Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
1840
1840
Age 75
PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST resided here in Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
1844
May 1844
Age 79
Death of PETRUS (PETER) DEMAREST in Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA
Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1765
    Event Place: Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 260
    [2] New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, Holland Society of New York; New York, New York; Hackensack NJ, Book 62
    [4] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: 247; Page: 119; Family History Library Film: 0016515

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1765
    Event Place: Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index
    [2] U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, Holland Society of New York; New York, New York; Hackensack NJ, Book 62

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: 247; Page: 119; Family History Library Film: 0016515

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1844
    Event Place: Hackensack, Bergen Co., New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 260

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