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     Margaret Todd was born in 1857.¹ She married John Lawrence VanStone, son of John VanStone Jr. and Jane Oates.¹ Margaret Todd died in 1915.¹

     Married name: VanStone.

     Aaltje Toers was born before 17 July 1726 at New Jersey.³ She was baptized on 17 July 1726 at Hackensack, NJ, (DRC) (Witn: Albertue Terheun and Anna Maria Akkerman.)⁴

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

     Aaron (Arie) Toers was born on 17 July 1810.² He was baptized on 26 August 1810 at Paramus, NJ, (DRC.)^1,2 He (2) married Mary E Thorp, daughter of John Thorp and Maria, circa 1862 at Bergen, NJ.⁴ Aaron (Arie) Toers died circa 1880 (but after the census.)

     Aaron (Arie) Toers was a farmer.^5,6 The 1850 census lists Aaron Tures at Washington Twp, Bergen County, NJ, with Rachel Tures (26), and Jane Tures (60). This is consistent with the appr. age of his sister, Rachel, and his mother, Jane Zabriskie. There are no other children in the home at the time.⁵ The 1870 census lists Aaron Tuerse and Ann E at Saddle River Township, Bergen County, NJ, with (their children) Aaron, Garret, Philip and David. William Ackerman (90, b. NJ) and Hannah Ackerman (75, b. NJ) are also in the household.⁶ The 1880 census lists Aaron Tures and Mary E at Washington Twp, NJ, with their children Philip, David and Minnie. They lived on Werimus Road in what is now Hillsdale, NJ, and later in what is now Upper Saddle River, NJ. Aaron (68, farmer), Mary (51) and their children, Philip (17), David (14), and Minnie (8). (data from Pat Wardell, Bergen County genealogist.)⁷
     During the many years we have been doing research on this family, the specific date of marriage for Aaron and Mary remains elusive. There is a question as to whether or not there may have been an earlier marriage. This remains unresolved. Mary is indeed the daughter of John Thorp, as mentioned in his will as wife of Aaron Tuers. Mary Thorp is also given as the maiden name of Aaron A Turse's mother on his death certificate dated 6 Nov 1934, held in the family records file.
     We find most of the family graves in Old Hook and Westwood Cemetery, but not of this couple. Mary Thorp's father is buried in Old Hook Cemetery.
     Find A Grave website notes that there is an Aaron Turse grave is Old Paramus Reformed Church Cemetery in Ridgewood, NJ. the grave is reported badly damaged and age is 61 with death day January 20. This age does not correlate with other data available, and is not likely that of this Aaron. The best information available indicates Aaron of this record died at age 71.³ Name variation: Aaron Tures.⁵ Name variation: Aaron Tuerse.⁶

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

     Abraham Toers was born on 1 September 1729. He was baptized on 21 September 1729 at Acquackanonck, NJ, (DRC) (Witn: Thomas Doremus and Anneke Akkerman.)² He married Francyntje Santfort, daughter of William Santfort.

     Abraham Tuers submitted a list of damages caused by the British (State of NJ, Damages by the British in NJ 1776-1782 No. 6): An Inventory of the Damages which Abraham Tuers has Suffered by the British Army 26 Nov. 1776 and 27 Sept. 1777.³

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

     Abraham Toers was born circa 1790 at New Barbadoes (East Newark), Essex County, NJ. He married Eleanor Van Winkle on 29 January 1809 at Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ, (Rev. John Cornelison.)²

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

     Abraham Toers was born circa 1770 at New Jersey.

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

     Abram Toers was born on 20 May 1723 at Passaic, NJ.¹ He was baptized in May 1723 at Acquackanonck, NJ, (DRC) (sponsors: Jacob Vrie Landt and Antie Toors.^3,4 He married Belitie Brevoort on 12 February 1747/48 at Paterson, NJ, (date may be 1749; BC-Families has no date.)^5,6

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

     Aeltie Toers was born on 8 November 1772 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ.^2,3 She was baptized on 15 November 1772 at Bergen (now Jersey City), NJ.² She married Ide Winne on 6 November 1790.^4,5 Aeltie Toers died on 30 March 1823 at Bergen (now Jersey City), NJ.²

     Edo Winn, April 28, 1807 deeded all his property to his father-in-law, Nicholas Tuers, and Christopher Van Rypen, in trust to be divided among his children. Vide Note to Lubbertse's Patent, p. 45.⁶ Name variation: Aeltje Toers.⁵ Married name: Winne.

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

     Annaatje (Hannah) Toers was born in March 1773 at Paramus, Bergen County, NJ. She was baptized on 7 March 1773 at Paramus, NJ, (DRC) (Witn: Arie Vanderbeek, Annatje Vanderbeek.)^2,3 She married John Durie, son of Jacobus Durie and Geesje Demarest, in 1793.⁴ Annaatje (Hannah) Toers died in 1803.

     Annaatje (Hannah) Toers made a will. It mentions her daughter an unknown person.⁵ Married name: Durie.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.^1,6

     Annatie Toers was born on 3 April 1770 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ.¹ She was baptized on 15 April 1770 at Bergen (now Jersey City), NJ, (Sponsors Mattewes Nieuwkerk and Catlyntie Toers.)¹ She died on 26 January 1796 at Bergen (now Jersey City), NJ.¹ She was buried in Bergen.³

     She was possibly married to Henry Rutan, based on Rutan genealogy dates. Rutan genealogy has Annatie, daughter of Gerrit Toers as spouse.
     Full name shown on burial record is Lechann Van Annatie Toers. Tombstone Inscription presented in 1931-32 by the Genealogical Research Committee of the Church, Carrie A. Bissel, Chairman reads: b. 6/6/illegible d. 1/26/1796 Toers, Lechannm Van Annatie, dau Van Nicholas en Jannetye.¹

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

     Annatje Toers was born circa 1750. She married Hendrick (Henry) Rutan, son of Samuel Rutan, in 1774 at New Jersey. Annatje Toers died circa 1794.

     Married name: Rutan.

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

     Annetie Toers was born on 27 June 1685 at Bergen, NJ, (parents: Claes Arentse Toers Annetje and Jacomeyntje van Neste.)^1,2,3 She was baptized on 6 July 1685 at New York City (DRC) (sponsors: Pieter Menist and Judith Rappalje; father Claes Arentsz Tours, mother Jacomyntie Menist.)^4,5,1 She was buried on 28 June 1702 in the DRC Cemetery, at Bergen as "Anna Claes, daughter of Claes Arentse Toers."⁶

     Annetie Toers was baptized on 8 November 1673 at New York City (DRC) (sponsors: Claes Arentszen and Marritie Ariaens; father Laurens Arentszen, mother Francyntie Thomas.)^3,1,4 She was buried on 19 December 1673 in the DRC Cemetery, at Bergen as "child of Lourus Arents Toers."⁵

     Antje Toers was born on 18 October 1729. She was baptized on 2 November 1729 at Acquackanonck, NJ.^2,3 She married Cornelis Van Vorst, son of Gerrit Van Vorst and Sarah Van Winkle, on 21 December 1752 at Acquackanonck, NJ, (DRC.)^2,4 Antje Toers died circa 1777.

     Name variation: Annetje Toers.⁵ Married name: Van Vorst.

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

     Antje Toers was born in January 1742/43. She was baptized on 9 January 1742/43.² She married Barent Van Nieukerk, son of Poulus Van Newkirk and Helena Spier, on 5 April 1765 at New York.^2,3,4 (license on 2 April 1765.)³ Antje Toers died on 14 August 1821 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ.⁵

     Deaths of three children are given in RDC New York as 27 Aug 1769, 20 and 21 Nov 1774, but does not state names or sex.⁵
     The marriage license was issued 2 Apr 1765 in the names of Barney Newkirk and Ann Teurs. Collegiate Church of New York, Dutch National Archives gives his name as Bernard Newkerk, and her name as Ann Toers.
     Barent Newkirk was elected constable in the East Ward of New York City Oct 14, 1786 (Minutes of the Common Council , VII-497), and was re-elected yearly under the name Barn't and Barnet unti 1804. He lived at No. 35 Crown Street, later known as No. 10 Liberty Street where he died September 25, 1805. His widow died in Bergen on August 14 1821, and in inventory of her estate was made there September 22, 1821 (Bergen, 3879 B). In 1832 there was a partition sale of 10 Liberty Street (Bassett vs. Baldwin, No. 1, 1832), from which many of the dates of their children are taken. The partition suit declares that Catherine (136) was the only child of Barent Newkirk and Antje Toers, so she was probably the only one to reach maturity. Catherine's parentage is also proved by the following extract (Letters of Administration, Liber 9, page 151, Hall of Records, NYC) To Nancy Newkirk the widow and Ebenezer Bassett a son-in-law of Barnet Baldwin, lat of the City of New York, Constable deceased *** dated November 5, 1805.^3,5 Name variation: Antje Tuers.⁶ Married name: Van Newkirk. Married name: Nieukerk.

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.^1,2

     Arent Claesen Toers was baptized on 1 November 1691 at New York City (DRC) (sponsors: Balthazar Bayard and Cathalyntie Van Est; father Claes Arentszen, mother Jacomyntie Van Est.)^2,1 He was buried on 26 May 1694 in the DRC Cemetery, at Bergen as "Claes Arentse Toers' son, named Arend."^3,1

     Arent Claesen Toers was born on 10 June 1699 at Bergen, NJ.^2,3 He was baptized on 26 June 1699 at Bergen, NJ, (DRC) (sponsors: Mr. B. Baeyert and Merritje Baeyert his wife; father Claes Arentse Toers, mother
Jacomeyntje van Neste.)² He married Annatje Spier, daughter of Barent Hendrickse Spier and Catalyntie Hafte, on 19 July 1730 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ, (He was Arent Toers, ym, b. and liv. at Bergen; she Annatje Spier, yd, b. and living at Pemmerpog.)^3,4 Arent Claesen Toers died on 17 September 1779.⁵

     He received his father's land on Claes' death.⁶ Name variation: Arent Toers.⁷ Name variation: Arend Toers.

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

     Arent Laurensen Toers was born in 1615 at Amsterdam, The Netherlands.⁴ He married Anna Claes.⁴ (Banns on 12 March 1639 at Amsterdam. Her witness was her mother Anna Jurrians(?)⁴) Arent Laurensen Toers was buried on 8 January 1673/74 in the DRC Cemetery, at Bergen as "Arent Louersen Toers."^5,6,7

     Arent Laurensen Toers and Anna had three more children, bp. in Amsterdam:
1. Laurens (bp. 17 Jan 1640; parents Arent Laurensz and Annetje Claes; sp. Jan Willemsen; Bk. 42, p.176, New Church; d.y.)
2. Lijntje (bp. 10 Sep 1641; parents Arent Laurensz and Anna Claes; sp. Annetje Laurensz; Bk. 42, p.272 New Church; d.y.)
3. Leintgen (bp. 6 May 1646; parents Arrent Lowersz and Annetgen Klaeiusz; sp. Annetjen Lowersz; Bk. 75, p.166, North Church).⁸
     Arent, his wife, and three sons, came to New Amsterdam prior to 1655, because on 15 October 1655, he volunteered to pay 6 florins in labor for the defense of New Amsterdam. On 13 April 1657, "Arent Lourissen Carpenter" was confirmed in his rights as a Small Burgher.
     Roelof Jansen, a mason, died at the house of Arent Laurensen on 16 November 1657, and on the 28th he petitioned the Burgomasters and Schepens to authorize one or two persons to sell the property of Jansen at public auction "that thus might be paid the expenses of his funeral, his house rent and other known and unknown debts." Sieur Mattheus de Vos, Notary Public, and Arent Laurensen were appointed. On 12 Dec. Anna Claes appeared before the Orphanmasters and by two affidavits proved that Roelof Jansen "had given her in his lifetime everyday clothing, his gun, powder-horn and what belonged to it; she also produces an account for house rent, for care taking and money advanced, amounting to 99 fl. 18 st., wherein are included 7 beavers, the balance being in wampum. Anna Claes was one of the "old Members" of the Reformed Dutch Church in New Amsteram, before 1660, and was one of the charter members of the Reformed Dutch Church of Bergen in 1664. Arent Laurensen was compelled to pay some money owing to the Orphanmasters in 1660.
     Probably about 1661 he removed to Bergen, where in 1662 he signed the petition of the Magistrates of Bergen asking to be provided with a clergyman. He pledged 10 florins for the support of the clergyman. On 4 July 1663, he volunteered for the protection of Bergen, and on 21 Feb. 1664, he signed a petition for the erection of a blockhouse at Bergen. On 29 May 1664, he petitioned "that a piece of low land, close to his plantation, may be given and granted to him; he exhibits besides an extract from the minutes of the village of Bergen, whereby it appears, that the Court there has promised it to him subject to approval. The petition was granted. He also had property in New Amsterdam, for on 31 January 1664, "Arent Lauwrenzen of the Village of Bergen declared, that by virtue of a patent on 10 May 1662, he cedes, conveys, and grants to Adam Onckelbagh, Burgher and inhabitant of this city, a house and lot in the WESTside of Smee Street." In November 1665, "Arent Lawrence," signed the Oath of Allegiance to the English. On 10 Oct. 1670 six various pieces of property in and around Bergen were confirmed to Arent Laurensen. He joined the Reformed Dutch Church of Bergen 27 September 1672.^1,9,10
     There was a reference to HSYB vol.3 (1888). This can be found at HathiTrust, but it is unclear what the reference referred to; there was no page number.¹¹

     Arent Louwerns Toers was born at Bergen, NJ.^3,4 He was baptized on 31 March 1675 at New York City (DRC) (sponsors: Claes Arentzen and Marritie Ariaens; father Laurens Arentszen, mother Francyntie Thomas.)^5,6,7 He married Geertruyt Spier, daughter of Johannes Hendricksen Spier and Maritje Franse, on 18 March 1703/4 at Hackensack, NJ, (DRC) (He was Arent Louwerse Toers, ym, b. Bergen; she Geertruy Jansen Spier, yd, b. Acquiggenonck.)^3,8,9,10,11

     Name variation: Arent Tours.¹²

     Arent Nicholsen Toers was born on 27 January 1784 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ.² He was baptized on 1 February 1784 at Bergen (now Jersey City), NJ.² He married Effy (Eva) Van Winkle, daughter of Isaac Van Winkle and Hester Van Giesen, on 30 November 1826 at Acquackanonck, Essex County, NJ, (DRC) (30 NOV 1826 Salem Church Of The Evangelical Association, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the location of the marriage according to an LDS submitter.)³ Arent Nicholsen Toers died on 16 September 1835 at Bergen, NJ, (probably.)⁴

     In 1821, or thereabouts, the third burial ground of the Bergen Church, east of Bergen Avenue and south of Vroom Street, was bought of Aaron Tuers for $500, and surveyed and laid out in fourteen foot lots by Colonel Sip. These lots were sold at $5 each. (excerpted from Cemeteries. Bergen Church.) The 1830 census lists Aaron Tuers at Bergen, NJ, with 1 Male under age 5, 1 Female under age 5, 1 Female 20-30 years old, 1 Female 50-60 years old, and 1 Female 80-90 years old. Arents is prob. the 1 Male 40-50 years old.⁵ He made a will on 20 June 1835. It was proved 16 Mar 1836 (Trenton, 4592 B). Mentions sons Nicholas and John (?) and daughter Jane, wife Effie.^6,7 Name variation: Aaron Tuers.

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

     Ariaen Laurensen Toers was born in May 1694. He was baptized in 1694 at Bergen, NJ, (DRC) (sponsors: Johannes Tomansse, ym, and Jannitje Tomas, yw.)⁴ He married Annatie Immet on 13 May 1721 at Hackensack, NJ.^5,6 Ariaen Laurensen Toers died before 1746.

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

     Arie Toers was born on 6 January 1765 at Paramus, NJ.² He was baptized on 10 January 1765 at Paramus, NJ, (DRC) (Witn: Jurrien and Marytje Vanderbeek.)³

     Deed 10 May 1804 (recorded 12 June 1804, Bergen S:320)
Thomas Tuers of the Township of Harington, farmer, and Agnet, his wife, conveyed to Elijah Rosengrant of the Township of Franklin, M.D., for $200, 6 acres of woodland in Harrington Township, bounded E by land formerly of Laurance Tuers, deceased; N by Arie Tuers; W by brook; S by heirs of Paulus Van Derbeek, deceased; also two seats of a certain Pew in Paramus Church. Signed by Thomas Tuers (his mark), Agnet Tuers (her mark).
Witnessed by Abrm. WESTervelt, David D. Eckerson.

This record refers to Laurance Tuers, prob. Thomas' father, and Arie, prob. his brother.

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

     Catalyntie Toers was born on 4 February 1693/94 at Bergen, NJ, (father Claes Arentse Toers, mother Jacomeyntje Van Neste; unnamed daughter, b. between Feb. 3 & 4; their fourth child and third daughter.)^2,1 She was baptized on 4 March 1694 at New York City (DRC) (sponsors: Helmich Roelofszen and Catalyntie Westerhout; father Claes Arentsz Tours, mother Jacomyntie Van Nest.)³ She was buried on 7 June 1702 in the DRC Cemetery, at Bergen as "Catheleyntje, daughter of Claes A. Toers."^4,1

     Catelyntje Toers was born in February 1734/35.³ She was baptized on 4 March 1734/35 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ.⁴ She married Matthew Newkirk, son of Gerrit Van Nieukirk and Catryntje Kuypers.¹

     Name variation: Catelyntje Arentsen Toers. Name variation: Catlyntje Toers.⁵ Married name: Newkirk.

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

     Catryntje Toers was born on 30 September 1739.^2,3 She was baptized on 15 October 1739 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ.³ She married Johannes Van Weert on 7 December 1760.^4,2

     Married name: Van Weert.

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

     Charity Toers was born on 26 February 1824 at Paramus, NJ. She was baptized on 21 March 1824.² She married George Hartwick circa June 1840 at Saddle River, Bergen County, NJ, (George Hartwick and Charity Tuerse; Date blank, between April and July.)³ Charity Toers died before 1890.

     Charity Toers was a member of the DRC at Paramus.²
     "Charity Tours, wife of George Hartwick" is listed as a member of the RDC Paramus on page 96 of the Manual Record of RDC Paramus, published in 1858.¹ The 1860 census lists George Hartwick and Charity at Washington Township, Bergen County, NJ, with three children: John (16), Jane M (13), and Marg. A (4). George is 39, farmer; Charity is 33, all are b. NJ. They are next door to Garret Ackerman.⁴ The 1880 census lists George Hartwick and Charity at Washington Township, NJ, with their son George; and their son-in-law (age 23) and daughter (age 19) Jacob Ferdon and Catherine Ferdon.⁵ Name variation: Charity Toirce. Married name: Hartwick.

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

     Claes Arentsen Toers was baptized on 29 October 1643 at Amsterdam, The Netherlands, (DRC (Old Church)) (witn. Eva Claes.)^3,4 He married Jacomyntje Van Nest, daughter of Pieter Pietersen Van Nest and Judith Rapalje, on 13 July 1684 at Flatbush, NY, (DRC) (Klaas Arendz Tours to Jacomina V. Neste.)^5,6,7,8 (Banns on 22 June 1684 at DRC, Bergen, NJ. He was Claes Arentse Toers, ym from Amsterdam, Holland; she Jacomyntje Van Neste, yd from New York. Received certificate to Breuckelen July 8, and were married there July 13.)^5,9,7,10 Claes Arentsen Toers died on 10 October 1724.^11,12,13 He was buried on 10 October 1724 in DRC Cemetery in Bergen, as "Claas Arentse Toers."¹³

     Nelson's History of Bergen and Passaic County (page 99) notes that Claes Arentsen was most likely admitted to the bar as an attorney in 1661. The records of the courts note that he served as an attorney between 1664 and 1678, but records are limited, and undoubtedly he served in this capacity as long as he was able.
     Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society, 3rd Volume, published Paterson, NJ 1899 contain several citations of his legal documents.¹⁴
     He was a Magistrate (schout) in Bergen, NJ, and a member of the DRC there.^15,16
     NOTE: Jim Turse has Claes born in New York c. 1658. However, he was admitted to the bar in 1661 (acc. to Nelson), which makes a 1658 birth unlikely.^1,3,14,17 Name variation: Klaes Arendsz Toms.¹⁶

     Claes Laurensen Toers was baptized on 1 March 1679 at New York City (DRC) (sponsors: Jan Arentszen and Sytie Duycking; father Laurens Arentszen, mother Francyntie Thomas.)^3,4

     Cornelis Laurensen Toers was born in 1705 at Acquackanonck, Bergen County, NJ. He married Sara Akkerman, daughter of Abraham David Ackerman and Aeltje Van Laer, on 21 May 1725 at Hackensack, NJ, (DRC.)² Cornelis Laurensen Toers died before December 1733 at Hackensack, NJ.³

     Randolph states that he found no record of birth, but from the fact that he named his oldest son Laurens, and the appearance of his name in records with brothers and sisters, we can assume he is the son of Laurens Arentsen.⁴

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

     Cornelius Toers was born on 11 June 1769 at New Barbadoes (East Newark), Essex County, NJ.² He was baptized on 9 July 1769 at Bergen (now Jersey City), Hudson County, NJ, (Witn: Johannis Van Houten and Aeltie Sickles, his wife.)² He married Esther Budd. Cornelius Toers died circa 1823.

     Cornelius Toers and Esther Budd made a will. Randolph notes Cornelius Tuer, of township of New Barbadoes Inv. Feb 21 1823. Administrators: Esther Tuers and John P. Sandford (Trenton, 3974 N.)³

General source(s) for this information, see footnotes.^1,4