2. Jan Fransse² Van Hoesen (Francis¹) was born in Husum, Schleswig-Holstein, Denmark 1614. Where was Jan born? This is an excerpt from "Van Hoose - Van Hooser - Van Huss Family in the United States", compiled by Joyce Lindstrom: "The Duchy of Schleswig was created in 1115 and was a hereditary fief held from the kings of Denmark. The Duchy of Holstein was part of the Holy Roman Empire after 1111. King Christian I of Denmark became the Duke of the German duchies of Schleswig (1460) and Holstein (1474) and were to remain "forever undivided". In 1773 Denmark obtains the whole of Schleswig in exchange for Oldenburg. After a Prussian inspired revolt (1848-51) in Schleswig-Holstein, the First War of Schleswig ends with the status quo. Denmark still controls the duchies of Schleswig, Holstein, and Lauenburg. In 1864 Denmark adopts the 'November Constitution' which aims to unite Schleswig (but not Holstein) with the Danish Kingdom. This is abreachof the peace treaty of 1851 in which Denmark promised not to separate the two duchies. Due to this, Prussia and Austra declare war (Austro-Prussian War of Seven Weeks War) in 1866 and conquer Schleswig, Holstein, and Lauenburg. As a result of this, Schleswig-Holstein is incorporated as a province of Prussia. In 1920 the northern part of Schleswig is rejoined with Denmark after a referendum.

Jan was born in Husum which lies in the northern Duchy of Shleswig. Husum is now a city in the Schleswig-Holstein area of northern Germany. He was neither Dutch nor was he German. He was a Schleswigan subject to Danish rule. He would have spoken low German, probably with a Fisian or Danish dialect. Jan died a few days prior to 30 May 1667 in Claverack, New Amsterdam Colony.

He married Volkie Jurrianse Van Northstrand in Amsterdam, Holland, 15 May 1639.⁽⁴⁶⁰³⁾ Volkie was born in Nordstrand. According to Karl Quosig ([email protected]) Nordstrand or Nordstrant was a large island off the coast. In 1634 a terrific gale hit the island, causing the sea to break down the island. Originally it was quite large but after this catastrophe only the high ground remained.

After the destruction many of the survivors were taken to the mainland for refuge. Volkje was probably taken to the town of Husum which was directly east ofthe island. It is believed that she lost both of her parents in this storm. She had one sister, Annetje Juriaens, who was the wife of Andries Herbertsen Constapel. She witnessed Volkje's marriage to Jan Fransse in Holland. Volkie was the daughter of Jurrian Van Northstrand.

Volkie died AFT 2 AUG 1703.

He had marriage banns published 30 Apr 1639.⁽⁴⁶⁰⁴⁾ They are translated: "Appeared as before, Jan Franz from Housum, sailor, age 30 years, living in the Corte Tuijnstraat, having no parents but assisted by his cousin, Anna Jans, and Volckje Juriaens (daughter?) from Noorstrant, age about 21 years, of the same (street), having no parents, but assisted by her acquaintance, Isaack Pietersen."

He emigrated, May 1639. Point of origin:.⁽⁴⁶⁰⁵⁾ Arriving in America 7 July 1639. Immigrated to the New Amsterdam colony in the Americas. According to Karl Quosig ([email protected]) Jan was the first Van Hosen, of all the Van Hoosers in America as well as some thirty variations of the surname. His middle name is sometimes given as Fransse or Franssen - the suffix "se" or "sen" meaning "son of".

Jan and Volkje met in Husum. Before they got married, they had already made arrangements on 28 March 1639 with Kiliaen Van Renselaer concerning immediate passage to and settlement in colony of Rensselaerswyck (New Amsterdam). The colonists agreed to remain there for four years. This document also stated that their "ship now lies ready", but they didn't set sail until after Jan Franssee and Volkje Juriaens were married.

Jan Fransse Van Hoesen and Volkie Jurrianse Van Northstrand had the following children:

3 i. Franstje³ Van Hoesen was born BEF 30 Sep 1640. Franstje died young. She was baptized in Albany, NY, 30 Sep 1640. Religion:.

+ 4 ii. Jurrian Janse Van Hoesen was born 1642.

5 iii. Annetje Van Hoesen was born in Albany, NY 1644. Annetje died AFT 1694. She married Luyka (Gerrites) Berritsen.

6 iv. Styntje Van Hoesen was born in Albany, NY 1646. Styntje died AFT 1694. She married Jan Tys Goes.

7 v. Marya Van Hoesen was born in Albany, NY 1651. Marya died AFT 1694. She married Hendrick Coenratse Van Eyck.

8 vi. Catharina Van Hoesen was born in Albany, NY 1653. Catharina died CA 1735. She married Francis (Harding) Harding.

+ 9 vii. Johannes Van Hoesen was born 1655.

+ 10 viii. Jacob Janse Van Hoesen was born 1657.

11 ix. Volkert Van Hoesen was born Astoria, Long Island Co., NY 1658. Volkert died 30 Aug 1735. He married Maritie Bensing.

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