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     Thomas Swartwout married Lysbeth Gardenier, daughter of Jacob Jans Flodden and Josyna (?), circa 1682.²

     General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.^1,3

     Willard was a director of the Minisink Valley Historical Society.¹

     Pennina Swayze married Abraham Axford Jr., son of Abraham Axford and Sarah Beavers.¹

     Abraham Axford Jr. and Pennina lived in 1831 at Oakland County, MI.² Name variation: Pernina Swayze.³ Married name: Axford.

     Catherine Sweeney was born in 1800 at Ireland.¹ She married Michael Delany.¹ Catherine Sweeney died in 1866 at Newburgh, NY.¹ She was buried in Calvary Cemetery in Newburgh.¹

     Catherine Sweeney and Michael had three more chidren:
1. Patrick (b. 25 May 1841 Ballycallan Kilmaugh Kilkenny, unmarried, d.1905, bur. Calvary, Newburgh, NY)
2. Margaret (b. Ireland, m. Michael Hayes (1832-1917), d. 1910, bur. St. Patrick's, Newburgh, NY)
3. Anne (m. Andrew Downey, d. 1920).¹ She came to the U.S. in 1848.¹ Married name: Delany.

     William Sweetman was born in 1899.¹ He married Nellie Kuiken, daughter of Dirk Kuiken and Klaasje Rosendal.¹ William Sweetman died in 1982.¹

     Thomas Swenarton (dec'd) died on 23 October 1883 at Montvale, Washington Township, NJ.¹

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     Thomas Swenarton (dec'd) died 23 Oct 1883 at Montvale, NJ, Washington Township, leaving 4 children: James H of West Bergen, NJ, John, Eliza J and Sarah O, wife of James Serven of Pearl River, Rockland County, NY.¹

     Theodore Roosevelt Swenson was born in 1898 at Sussex, NJ. He married Almina Courtright Smith, daughter of George Courtright Smith and Minnie Frances Little. Theodore Roosevelt Swenson died in 1972 at Sussex, NJ.

     General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Alexander J. Swett (dec'd) married Mary E Swett.¹ Alexander J. Swett (dec'd) died on 2 January 1884 at Englewood, NJ.¹

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     Alexander J. Swett (dec'd) died 2 Jan 1884 at Englewood, NJ, leaving widow Mary E and 3 children: Ellen, Anna L, wife of Thomas F. Clark, and Harriet Swett.¹

     David Knowlton Swett married Ann Lane.¹

     He was a descendent of John Swett who immigrated 18 May 1642 to Newbury, RI.¹

     Sarah H Swett (1) married Elisha Mayo.¹ Sarah H Swett (2) married John Chipman, son of Ebenezer Chipman and Martha Atwood Higgins, on 26 June 1836.¹

     Married name: Mayo. Married name: Chipman.

     Sarah Lillian Swett was born at Pittsfield, MA.¹ She married Josiah Winslow Edgerly, son of David Leighton Edgerly and Attila J Winslow, on 2 April 1902.¹

     Married name: Edgerly.

     Edwin E Swift was born in 1859.¹ He married Anne Cowan.¹

     Suzanne Cowan Swift was born in 1881.¹ She married Leon Coughlin Gage.¹

     Married name: Gage.

     Apollonia Cornelis Swits was born on 17 February 1640/41 at New York, NY, (8 yrs old in 1656.)^1,5 She was baptized on 25 October 1648 at New Amsterdam (DRC) (sponsors: Aert Willemszen, Cornelis Corneliszen Van Houten, Adriaen Claeszen, Wyntie Aerts, and Engeltje Egberts; father Cornelis Claeszen, mother not listed.)^2,6,7,3,8 She married Jan Thomaszen Eckerson, son of Thomas Hugesson and Sara Browt, on 8 November 1665 at New York City (DRC) (He was Jan Thomaszen, jm from de Manhatans; she Apollonia Cornelis, jd.)^9,10,11 (Banns on 30 August 1665. This date is not listed in the NYDRC book.)^1,2,12,6 Apollonia Cornelis Swits died after 1712/13.²

     She was listed in the membership list of the NYDC on 3 Dec 1672 as "Appolonia Cornelis, wife of Jan Thomaszen."¹³ Married name: Eckerson.

     Claas Swits was born circa 1640 (16 yrs in 1656.)² He died in September 1663 at Schenectady, NY.¹

     Notarial Paper, dated 7 Jul 1664, mentioning:
Elsie Tjarcx, wife of Phillip Hendricxsz, brewer, who shot Claes Cornelisse Swits; Jan Labatie, as husband and guardian of Jillissie Claesz, his wife, being full aunt of the late Claes Cornelissz Swits, and Isaack Cornelisz Swits, young man aged 20 years, brother of said Claes Cornelissz Swits, dec'd; Adriaentie Cornelis Swits, mother of said Claes Cornelissz, dec'd; Myndert Harmensz and Fransois Harmensz, nephews of the same.¹

     Claes Cornelis Swits was born circa 1600 at Zeeland, The Netherlands.¹ He died on 28 August 1641 (killed by an Indian.)¹

     He was a wheelright. He signed a contract with the West India Company in Amsterdam on 8 Jan 1630. He was also known as Rademaker or Raemaker (which means wheelright)
     Konight has also a son Adrian, who was bp. at Schouwen.²

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.^3,4,5

     Cornelis Swits was born in 1651 (4 yrs old in 1656.)^3,4 He was baptized on 9 July 1651 at New York City (DRC.)^5,6 He married Jannetje DeWitt, daughter of Tjerck Claessen DeWitt and Barbara Andriessen.¹

     Cornelis Claesen Swits was born circa 1620 at Zeeland, The Netherlands.² He was baptized at Schouwen.³ He married Ariantje Trommels, daughter of Cornelis Trommel and Aegtje Willemsdr, (Cornelis Claese Swits and Ariaentje Cornelissen.)^1,4,5 Cornelis Claesen Swits died on 15 October 1655 at New Amsterdam (killed by Indians.)^2,6

     Cornells Claessen Swits with his wife Ariaentje Cornelis Trommels from Renferskerke appoint and empower, the Honorable Willem Kieft, late director general of New Netherland, to recover their property from Stoffel Bartolomeusz Swartbeck, their guardian residing at Brouwershaven:
First, on behalf of the above named Ariaentje Cornells Trommels to demand the transfer of some land situated in Zealand, belonging to her, Adrlaentje Cornells, by the will of her aunt
Marritje Leenders Buys.
Second, to collect all that is due the aforesaid Cornells Claessen Swits from his guardian, the said Stoffel Bartolomeusz Swartbec.
Signed by the principals in the presence of Jan Vienje and Philip Dormier, as witnesses invited hereto, the 14th of August Anno 1647 in Fort Amsterdam in New Netherland.
Cornelys Clasen Wits, Ariaentje Cornels Tromnels made a mark by herself.⁷ Cornelis Claesen Swits and Ariantje had five more children, all bp. NYDC:
1. Apolonitje (bp. 17 Feb 1641; father Cornelis Claeszen, mother not listed; sp. Adriaen Pieterszen van Alcmaer, Gilles Claes, and Lysbeth Dircks ; NYDC p.11; d.y.)
2. Jacob (twin w. Isaac; bp. 5 Oct 1642; parents Cornelis Claeszen (swiss) and Ariaentie; sp. same as twin; NYDC p.14; d.y.)
3. Abraham (bp. 10 Mar 1647; father Cornelis Claeszen-Swiss, mother not listed; sp. Egbert Wouterszen & wife Elsje Adriaens; NYDC p.22; not named in orphan masters records)
4. Pieter (bp. 12 Oct 1653; father Cornelis Claeszen-Swiss, mother not listed; sp. Isaac de Foreest and Sara du Trieux ; NYDC p.35; not named in orphan masters records)
5. Cornelia (bp. 31 Oct 1655; parents Cornelis Claeszen Rademaecker and Ariaentje Cornelis; sp. Jan Janszen de Cuyper, Jan Labette, Hendrick Jochemszen, Marritje Tymens, and Elsje Jans; NYDC p.40).^3,8
     10 Nov 1655. Cornells Clasen Swits had died and left families.
28 Nov 1656. Aryaentie Corn., widow of Corn. Claesz Swits, intends to marry Albert Leendersz, ym. Egbert Wouters and Harme Smeeman appointed guardians of the six minors: Claes, 16 yrs old, Isack, 13 yrs old, Jacob, 11 yrs old, Apolonie, 8 yrs, Cornelis, 4 yrs, Cornelia 1 yr.⁹
     While Jellisje is listed as aunt of Cornelis' sons Claes and Isaac, her father is Claes Jansen, acc to Harmen Mynderts will. More research is needed. Her surname Schouw at the first marriage is prob. from Schouwen, Zeeland, even though she is listed as from Zierikzee in the will (which is on the island of Schouwen.)^10,11 Name variation: Cornelis Claeszen Switser.¹² Name variation: Cornelius Claessen Swits.¹³

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.^14,15,16

     Isac Swits was born circa 1642 (13 yrs in 1656.)² He was baptized on 5 October 1642 at New York City (DRC) (sponsors: Mr. Willem Kieft, Commandeur; D. Everardus Bogardus; Cornelis Van Tienhoven, Secretary; Jan Janszen Dam, Rachel de Foreest, Marritje Lievens; father Cornelis Claeszen (swiss), mother Ariaentie.)³ He married Susanna Groot, daughter of Symon Symonse Groot and Rebecca Du Trieux, (He was Isaac Swits, alias Kleyn Isaack, son of Cornelis; she Susanna Groot, dau. of Simon.)^4,5,6

     Isac Swits made a will on 1 April 1701. It was proved at Albany 4 Oct 1707. He was Isaac Switz (Jacob on p.451), residing at Schenectady. Names wife Susanah Groot (Grant on p.451); children eldest son Cornelius, Simon (Susanah on p.451), Abraham, Ariantie, Rebecca, Isaac, Jacob, and Nicholas Isaacs. I appoint Captain Evert Byvanck (Bancker on p.451) and my eldest son, Cornelius Isaacs, guardians of my children. Witnesses: Anthony Van Schayck, Anthony Koster, and Barent Lytin (Rut Goysler on p.451.)⁴

     Jacob Swits was born in 1645 (11 in 1656.)^1,3 He was baptized on 5 February 1645 at New York City (DRC) (sponsors: Hendrick Pieterszen, Pieter Colette, and Heyltie Jeuraiens; father Cornelis Claeszen, mother not listed.)⁴ He died in 1683.¹

     Siek Sybesma was born on 21 October 1881 at Wymbritseradeel, Friesland, The Netherlands.^3,1 He married Chattie Dykstra, daughter of Tjalling Dijkstra and Antje Bouma, in 1905.^1,4

     The 1910 census lists Samuel Sybesma and Chattie at 9 Highland Ave at Midland Park Borough, Bergen County, NJ, with three children: William (4), Charles (2) and Anna (4 mo), all born in NJ.⁴ Samuel and William were contractors & masons. From 1931 there is the firm William Sybesma & Sons at William Sybesma & Sons, 237 Erie Ave, Midland Park, NJ.^4,1,5,6 The 1920 census lists Samuel Sybesma and Chattie at Midland Park, Bergen County, NJ, with four children all born in NJ: William (17 yr), Charles (11 yr), Anna (9 yr), Bertha (7 yr.)¹ Samuel Sybesma and Chattie lived in 1927 at 1 Aquaduct Ave at Midland Park, Bergen County, NJ.⁵ Name variation: Siek Sybesma.³

     William R. Sybesma was born on 27 February 1855 at Doniawerstal, Friesland, The Netherlands.^1,2 He married Botje Attema on 15 May 1880 at Wymbritseradeel, Friesland, The Netherlands.^3,1

     William R. Sybesma and Botje had nine children born in Wymbritseradeel, Friesland, The Netherlands: Aukje (1880 #A265, died 1880 #203)), Siek (1881 #A301), Aukje (1883 #A 364), Marie (1885 #A 18), Trijntje (1886 #A 287), Reitze (1888 #A 31, died 1888 #A 83), Reitze (1889 #A 93), Wytske (1890 #A 376) and Eelkje (1892 #A 37).⁴ Will Sybema and Boltje Sybema immigrated on 10 May 1892 on the Maasdam, from Rotterdam, arriving in New York on 10 May 1892, with 7 children: Siek (10), Aukje (8), Marie (7), Trietje (5), Bertje (2), Witske (1) and Eeltje (9 mo). They were going to Paterson, NJ.⁵ The 1900 census lists William R. Sybesma and Bertha S. at (#251) at Midland Park Borough, Bergen County, NJ, with seven children: Samuel W. (Oct 1881), Aggie (Nov 1883), Trina (Oct 1886), Richard (Jun 1889), Alice (Feb 1892), all born in Holland, and Winnie (Jul 1894) and Mary (Jul 1898) both born in NJ.¹ William R. Sybesma and Samuel Sybesma were Samuel and William were contractors & masons. From 1931 there is the firm William Sybesma & Sons at William Sybesma & Sons, 237 Erie Ave, Midland Park, NJ, at Midland Park, NJ.^6,7,8,9 His parents were Reitze Pieters Sybesma and Aukjen Alberts Sietsma.²
     There is an entry in James Malafyt's book on this family.¹⁰ Name variation: Will Sybema.⁵

     Annetie Sybouts was baptized on 19 March 1687 at New York City (DRC) (sponsors: Pieter Janszen and Janneken de Key; father Sibert Hercksxen, mother Marritie Abrahams.)^1,2

     Herck Sybouts was from Langendyck when he married.^2,3,4 He was baptized on 28 January 1620 at Langedijk, West Friesland, The Netherlands, (DRC.)⁵ He married Wyntjie Theunis, daughter of Theunis Thomaszen and Belitje Jacobus, on 16 November 1642 at New York City (DRC) (He was Henricus Sibelszen, jm from Langendyck; she Marritje Theunis, jd from Naerden.)^2,3,4,6 Herck Sybouts died between 1681 and 1684.²

     Herck Sybouts lived in 1654 at Long Island, NY, next to Abraham Rycker (Lent), at present site of LaGuardia Airport.² He was a ship's carpenter. He purchased at patent at Newtown.²
     A note states: "Sibout Claessen was no doubt related (cousin?) to Harck Siboutsen [Krankhyte] from Langedyk on the river Kuinre, in the district of Zevenwolden, or Seven Forests." The relation may be possible (Langedijk and Hoorn are both in West Frisia in the Province of North Holland), but there is no river Kuinre; the place Kuinre is in Overijssel, and Zevenwolden in Friesland. This place designation comes from "Revised History of Harlem," by James Riker. There is however also a small village "Langedijke" in Friesland itself, which was located within the borders of Zevenwolden.
BC-Families has a prob. baptism in 1620 in Langedijk, and Herck's father as Sybe Sybes; Konight has Sybout's parents as Claes Syboutsen and Annitje Hendricks.^7,5,8
     The Krankhuyt File had the surname of all children listed as Siboutszen (Krankhuyt). The father is Herck Sybouts (Herck, son of Sybout), and the children should really be Hercksen, not Siboutszen. The same file stated that he came from Lanquedoc (France), but that is no doubt a misinterpretation of Langedijk.^7,9 Name variation: Harck Krankhuyt.²

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.^2,10,9

     Hilletje Sybouts was baptized on 30 April 1693 at New York City (DRC) (sponsors: Johannes Van Vorst and Tryntie Hercx; father Sibout Hercxen, mother Marritje Abrahams.)^1,2 She married Francis Baesly.³

     Hilletje Sybouts had at least a son Sibouwt, bp. 6 May 1714 (NYDC), father Frenck Beselie, mother Hilletje Krankheyt; sponsors Sibouwt Harx and Marretje Krankheyt.^4,2

     Jan Sybouts was baptized on 20 November 1689 at New York City (DRC) (sponsors: Jacobus de Key and Anneken Hercx; father Sibout Hercxen, mother Marritje Abrahams.)^1,2

     Acc. to Konight Jan Kronkhuyt, son of Sybout, married Jannetje Hooms/Holmes; acc. to BC-Families Crankheyt File, it was Jan Kronkhite, son of Theunis, who married her. Considering they name their first child Theunis, it seems likely that BC-Families is correct.^3,4 Name variation: Jan Krankheit. Name variation: Jan Kronkhuyt.¹

     Maritie Sybouts was from the Poor Bouwery when she married.⁴ She was baptized on 28 October 1672 at New York City (DRC) (sponsors: Herck Siboudtszen and Marritie Hercks; father Siboudt Herckszen, mother Marritie Abrahams.)^5,6,7,8 She married at Fredricks Philips lant Wolfert Ecker, son of Steven Eckker and Tryntje Snedecker.^9,4 (Banns on 21 December 1692 at New York City. He was Wolfert Ecker, jm from Midwout; she Mirritje Sibouts, jd from the Armen Bouwerye, both living at Fredricks Philips lant.)^1,9

     Name variation: Marretje Kronkhuyt.⁵ Married name: Ecker.

     Wyntie Sybrant was from O. Amsterdam when she married.^4,5 She was baptized on 17 July 1640 at Amsterdam (DRC (New Church)) (sponsor: Maritje Henrix; father Sijbrant Jansz, mother Lijsbet Aerjans.)³ She married Willem Bogardus, son of Everardus Bogardus and Anneke Jans, on 29 August 1659 at New York City (DRC) (He was Willem Bogardus, from N. Amsterdam; she Wyntje Sybrandts, from O. Amsterdam.)^1,6,5,7

     Married name: Bogart.

     Harry Sylvester was born at Blackpool, England. He married Elsie Ada Truss, daughter of Walter G Truss and Ada Mary James. Harry Sylvester died on 7 September 1938.

     General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹

     Kenneth Henry Sylvester was born on 16 August 1912. He married Ann Weber. He died on 29 January 1971.²

     General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.¹