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Jean De Forest

Male Abt 1543 - 1622  (~ 79 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Jean De Forest was born about 1543 in Avesnes-sur-Helpe, Nord, Hauts-de-France, France; died in 1622 in Vossmeer, North Brabant, Netherlands.

    Notes:

    Born Catholic but came under Protestant influences as agent for woolen
    interests. Moved to Holland where he died in 1606. Anne died at
    Amsterdam on April 20, 1640. Area of Sedan was homeland of
    Wallooons-descendants of Volcae, Celtic tribe which was conquered by
    Caesar and adopted Catholicism c. 496. Part of Spanish Empire 1482,
    persecuted by Spanish. By 1559 Huguenots made up of wealthy and
    nobility. After wars Jean led members of family to Holland. In March
    1603, Jean joined church Leyden from Berghen Op Zoon. In Nov. 1604
    joined Church of Amsterdam.(Jean's brother Gilles was a prominent
    Canon of the Catholic Church. Jean left Avesnes around 1598, at the
    time of the Edict of Nantes, and moved to Sedan.)

    Jean married Ann Mailard in 1575. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jesse De Forest  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1575 in Avesnes-sur-Helpe, Nord, Hauts-de-France, France; died on 22 Oct 1624 in Guyana.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jesse De Forest Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jean1) was born about 1575 in Avesnes-sur-Helpe, Nord, Hauts-de-France, France; died on 22 Oct 1624 in Guyana.

    Notes:

    After living in Sedan biefly, Jesse moved to Montcornet in 1609, and
    later moved to Leyden, Holland where he made his home on the
    Breedestraet. Jesse served with Prince Maurice of Nassau, as a
    Lieutenant and Captain.
    In 1621, the Walloons and Huguenots of Leyden, Holland planned to
    follow the Puritans to America (then called the West Indies). Jesse de
    Forest was acclaimed the leader and spokesman for the band when the
    exiles approached the British Ambassador at The Hague regarding their
    settling in Virginia. The English turned down his petition to
    establish a colony in Virginia. It was Jesse's desire to establish a
    Colony in the New World, so that the Walloons could practice their
    Reformed Religion without persecution. He then sought permission from
    the Dutch to establish a colony in what is now New York City. He was
    granted permission. He assembled approximately 60 families of French
    Speaking Walloons and Dutch for the settlement in New Amsterdam, New
    Netherland. The first permanent settlers arrived in New Amsterdam May
    1624. Today, there is a Monument in Battery Park, New York City called
    the Walloon Settlers Memorial. That monument was given to the City of
    New York by the people of France in honor of Jesse's inspiration in
    founding New York City. There is also a monument in Jesse's honor in
    Avesnes, France, the College Jesse de Forest and Jesse de Forest
    Avenue.
    ---
    DeFOREST (DeFrees), Jesse (ca. 1575-1624), Walloon leader of the
    Juguenots, from France, recruited the first band of colonists for New
    Amsterdam; led another expdn. to South America, 1623; m. 1601, Marie
    du Cloux.
    His whereabouts was unknown from 1608-1615 - Sedan to Holland. In 1615
    he was a resident of Leyden, Netherlands "having license to dye serges
    and camlets in colors". Leader of Walloons emigrating to America. In
    July 21, 1621, he petitioned King James to settle VA. Denied group,
    but as individual he could.
    Reformation was spreading through Europe. Calvin's idea suited French
    and Dutch better than Martin Luther. Sympathizers became Huguenots.
    Jesse was leader of group of immigrants from Holland and French
    Flanders, who settled along Hudson River in 1624, contributing to the
    founding of New Amsterdam (N.Y.) in 1626.
    In 1924, monument was unveiled at Avesnes in honor of Jesse Forest.
    In 1621 Dutch West Indies Co. to trade a west coast of Africa. Jesse
    joined. In 1622 he and family and maid lived Leyden. On July 1, 1623
    he led group of Huguenots to South America. In 1624 went to New
    Netherlands at Fort Orange. By 1625 Manhattan Island. Jesse and ten
    others left Leyden on ship "Pigeon" on July 1623 to explore Amazon
    River. They fell sick Oct 12, 1624 from sunstroke, recovered then died
    of 2nd stroke Oct 22, 1624.

    Jesse married Marie Du Cloux on 23 Sep 1601 in Sedan, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. Marie (daughter of Nicassius Du Cloux and Marie Aubertin) was born about 1580 in Sedan, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Rachel De Forest  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1609 in Montcornet, Aisne, Hauts-de-France, France; died in 1643.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Rachel De Forest Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born about 1609 in Montcornet, Aisne, Hauts-de-France, France; died in 1643.

    Rachel married Jean Mousnier De Le Montagne on 12 Dec 1626 in Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands. Jean was born in 1595 in Saintonge, Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France; died in 1670 in Claverack, Columbia County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Maria De Le Montagne  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1637/1638; died on 25 Aug 1711 in New York City, New York.


Generation: 4

  1. 4.  Maria De Le Montagne Descendancy chart to this point (3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born on 25 Jan 1637/1638; died on 25 Aug 1711 in New York City, New York.

    Maria married Jacobus Hendrickson Kip on 8 Mar 1653/1654 in New York City, New York. Jacobus (son of Hendrick Kip and Tryntie Lubberts) was born on 16 May 1631 in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands; died on 24 Dec 1690 in New York City, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Johannes Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1654/1655 in Manhattan, New York City, New York; died in 1704.


Generation: 5

  1. 5.  Johannes Kip Descendancy chart to this point (4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born on 21 Feb 1654/1655 in Manhattan, New York City, New York; died in 1704.

    Johannes married Catharina Kierstede on 4 Sep 1681. Catharina was born about 1660. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Jacob Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1682 in New York City, New York.
    2. 7. Hans Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1684 in New York City, New York.
    3. 8. Maria Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1686 in New York City, New York.
    4. 9. Sara Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1688 in New York City, New York.
    5. 10. Hans Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1690 in New York City, New York.
    6. 11. Blandina Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1692 in New York City, New York.
    7. 12. Johannes Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1694 in New York City, New York.
    8. 13. Blandina Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1696 in New York City, New York.
    9. 14. Catharina Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1698 in New York City, New York.
    10. 15. Henrious Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1700 in New York City, New York.
    11. 16. Blandina Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1703 in New York City, New York.
    12. 17. Benjamin Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Mar 1703 in New York City, New York; died in 1782.


Generation: 6

  1. 6.  Jacob Kip Descendancy chart to this point (5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born in 1682 in New York City, New York.

  2. 7.  Hans Kip Descendancy chart to this point (5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born in 1684 in New York City, New York.

  3. 8.  Maria Kip Descendancy chart to this point (5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born in 1686 in New York City, New York.

  4. 9.  Sara Kip Descendancy chart to this point (5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born in 1688 in New York City, New York.

  5. 10.  Hans Kip Descendancy chart to this point (5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born in 1690 in New York City, New York.

  6. 11.  Blandina Kip Descendancy chart to this point (5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born in 1692 in New York City, New York.

  7. 12.  Johannes Kip Descendancy chart to this point (5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born in 1694 in New York City, New York.

  8. 13.  Blandina Kip Descendancy chart to this point (5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born in 1696 in New York City, New York.

  9. 14.  Catharina Kip Descendancy chart to this point (5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born in 1698 in New York City, New York.

  10. 15.  Henrious Kip Descendancy chart to this point (5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born in 1700 in New York City, New York.

  11. 16.  Blandina Kip Descendancy chart to this point (5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born in 1703 in New York City, New York.

  12. 17.  Benjamin Kip Descendancy chart to this point (5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born on 25 Mar 1703 in New York City, New York; died in 1782.

    Benjamin married Dorothea Davenport in 1733 in New Castle, Westchester County, New York. Dorothea (daughter of John Davenport and Rebecca Waldron) was born about 1716 in New York City, New York; died on 3 Sep 1807 in New Castle, Westchester County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Mary Kip  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1734 in New Castle, Westchester County, New York.


Generation: 7

  1. 18.  Mary Kip Descendancy chart to this point (17.Benjamin6, 5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born on 18 Sep 1734 in New Castle, Westchester County, New York.

    Mary married Robert Russell in 1754. Robert (son of Thomas? Russell) was born about 1730; died in Jun 1811 in Kent, Putnam County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Jane Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1754.
    2. 20. James Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1755; died in 1806.
    3. 21. John Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Aug 1756 in Bedford, Westchester County, New York; died on 5 Nov 1833 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; was buried in Russell Mead Cemetery, Kent Cliffs, Putnam County, New York.
    4. 22. Elizabeth Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1760.
    5. 23. Abijah Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1765.
    6. 24. Margaret Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1770.


Generation: 8

  1. 19.  Jane Russell Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mary7, 17.Benjamin6, 5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born about 1754.

    Notes:

    Living in Southeast,Putnam Co.,NY 1790 1-0-1

    Jane married William Utter in 1771. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 20.  James Russell Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mary7, 17.Benjamin6, 5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born about 1755; died in 1806.

    Notes:

    Living in Urbana,Steuben Co.,NY in 1840. Possibly has a son Isaac living in Hector in 1840.

    James married Elizabeth Light about 1780. Elizabeth (daughter of Henry Light and Jemima Barrett) was born in 1760; died on 10 May 1805. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Chloe Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1780.
    2. 26. John Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1783.
    3. 27. Samuel Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1790 in New York; died in 1879 in Fairfield, Lenawee County, Michigan.
    4. 28. Sarah Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jun 1790 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 22 Jul 1874 in Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York; was buried in Jordan Cemetery, Tyrone, Schuyler County, New York.
    5. 29. Elizabeth Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1795; died on 19 Jun 1841; was buried in Kent-Fishkill Baptist Church Graveyard, Carmel, Putnam County, New York, USA.
    6. 30. James Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1799.
    7. 31. Jemima Russell  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 21.  John Russell Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mary7, 17.Benjamin6, 5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born on 11 Aug 1756 in Bedford, Westchester County, New York; died on 5 Nov 1833 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; was buried in Russell Mead Cemetery, Kent Cliffs, Putnam County, New York.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military Service: 1 May 1776, Kent, Putnam County, New York; American Revolution (US) New York - Ranger Fort Constitution, Fishkill and Red Mills between May1776 and late 1777

    Notes:

    Living in Fishkill,NY in 1790(then Philipstown) 1-3-3. Next to John Barrett(possibly h/o his sister Elizabeth) 2-0-2

  4. 1800 Census, Frederick,Dutchess Co.,NY(now Kent,NY) - 8 in household. Next to the Barrett, Smalley, Whitney, Margetson, Morgan, Hail, Chapman. Not far from John Wixsom, Wm Mead Jr, Ezekiel Mead, John Mead, John and Henry Light.

  5. WILL: 11 OCT 1833 Putnam Co., NY The last will and testament of John Russell of the town of Kent, county of Putnam & State of New York
    I John Russell considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind & memory Blessings be Almighty God for thesame do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner &form following that is to say
      First. I give and bequeath unto my wife Anna Russell my household furniture.
      Second. I give and bequeath unto my son David Russell to him andto his heirs and assigns forever all my real estate after paying to my children here in after named the sum of twenty five hundred dollars one year after my decease. And further the said David Russell is to support my wife Anna Russell during her natural life First. The said David Russell is to pay to my son Levi Russell the sum of eight hundred & fifty dollars and fifty cents.
      Second to my son Lee Russell the sum the sum of two hundred and eighty seven dollars and fifty cents
      Third To my son Abijah Russell the sum of three hundred fifty four dollars and fifty cents
      Fourth to my son Robert W. Russell the sum of three hundred and fifty four dollars & fifty cents
      Fifth to my son Isaac Russell the sum of fifty dollars
      Sixth to my son William Russell the sum of fifty dollars
      Seventh to my son John Russell the sum of one hundred dollars
      Eighth to my daughter Phebe Wixson the wife of John Wixsom the sum of fifty dollars
      Ninth to my daughter Abigail Russell the sum of one hundred and thirty three dollars
      Tenth to my daughter Sophiah Robinson wife of Adnijah C. Robinson the sum of one hundred & thirty three dollars
      Eleventh to my daughter Naomi Ganong wife of Jesse Ganong the sum of one hundred and thirty three dollars And lastly I do appoint Robert W. Russell & David Russell executors to this my last will & testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made, In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand & seal the eleventh day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.

      John Russell
      Signed sealed published & [ ] by the above named John Russell to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the testator Bennet Boyd Kent Putnam County St. New York James Smalley Kent Putnam county St. New York.

    6. John married Abigail Barrett about 1775. Abigail (daughter of James Barrett and Mary Searle) was born on 27 Aug 1754 in New York; died on 27 Feb 1798 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; was buried in Hitchcock Hill Burying Ground, Carmel, Putnam County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. John Russell, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1776 in New York; died on 22 Aug 1860 in Clintonville, Kane County, Illinois; was buried in South Elgin Cemetery, South Elgin, Kane County, Illinois.
    2. 33. William Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Aug 1778 in Dutchess County, New York; died on 7 Feb 1846 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York; was buried in Mead Cemetery, Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York.
    3. 34. Ebenezer Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1781 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; died after 1832.
    4. 35. Elizabeth Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1783 in Putnam County, New York; died in Dec 1819 in Putnam County, New York.
    5. 36. Phebe Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1788 in Putnam County, New York; died on 23 Aug 1852 in Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Grace Cemetery, Castile, Wyoming County, New York.
    6. 37. Robert W. Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1790 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; died on 3 Feb 1878 in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin; was buried in Shead Island Cemetery, Auroraville, Waushara County, Wisconsin.
    7. 38. Abigail Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 May 1794 in Putnam County, New York; died on 19 Mar 1863 in Kent, Putnam County, New York.
    8. 39. Isaac Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1795 in Dutchess County, New York.
    9. 40. David Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1797 in Putnam County, New York; died on 25 Jun 1860 in Liberty Twp, Wabash County, Indiana; was buried in Old LaFontaine Cemetery, La Fontaine, Wabash County, Indiana.

    John married Anna Wixson after 1798. Anna (daughter of Peleg Wixson and Margaret) was born on 30 Jul 1769; died on 15 Aug 1848 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; was buried in Russell Mead Cemetery, Kent Cliffs, Putnam County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Lee Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1800 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; died on 28 Mar 1888 in Waushara County, Wisconsin; was buried in Saxeville Union Cemetery, Saxeville, Waushara County, Wisconsin.
    2. 42. Abijah Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1801 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; died on 2 May 1881 in Tioga County, New York; was buried in Tioga Cemetery, Owego, Tioga County, New York.
    3. 43. Sophia Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1804 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; died on 30 Dec 1896 in Beacon, Dutchess County, New York; was buried in Saint Luke's Church Cemetery, Beacon, Dutchess County, New York.
    4. 44. Naomi Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1812 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; died on 12 Nov 1885 in New York; was buried in Drewsclift Cemetery, Philipstown, Putnam County, New York.
    5. 45. Levi Russell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1813 in Kent, Putnam County, New York; died on 16 Sep 1896 in Castile, Wyoming County, New York; was buried in Grace Cemetery, Castile, Wyoming County, New York.

  6. 22.  Elizabeth Russell Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mary7, 17.Benjamin6, 5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born about 1760.

  7. 23.  Abijah Russell Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mary7, 17.Benjamin6, 5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born about 1765.

    Abijah married Margaret Hitchcock about 1785. Margaret was born on 26 Jun 1764. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 24.  Margaret Russell Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mary7, 17.Benjamin6, 5.Johannes5, 4.Maria4, 3.Rachel3, 2.Jesse2, 1.Jean1) was born about 1770.

    Notes:

    not married by 1811



 

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