Abraham Rycke1,2

M, #1766, * 23 Nov 1715
FatherJohannes Rycke3,1 * s 1686
MotherFransina Volckse1 * s 1690

Family

Aaltje Smith * s 1719
Children
  • Cornelia Ryker4 * s 1740
  • Fransina Ryker4 * s 1743
  • Leah Ryker+1 * 24 Oct 1747, + 8 Mar 1803
  • Althea Ryker4 * s 1748
     Abraham was from Staten Island at his marriage.2 Abraham was baptized (DRC) on 23 Nov 1715 at Port Richmond, Staten Island. Sponsors were Abraham Rycke and Elizabeth Rycke.3,4 He married (DRC) Aaltje Smith on 14 Dec 1738 at Acquackanonck. 52,4

Other information:
He lived at the time of his marriage at Acquackanonck2 He is listed as Abraham J. Rycke, freeholder in 1755, and for taxes in 1778.4
Abraham Rycke made a will on 15 Jun 1780. It mentioned Althea as wife and Cornelia, Sinah, Leah and Althea as daughters. Johannis Ryker is mentioned as husband of daughter Leah.6 His will was probated on 24 Jun 1789.4 He lived at the time he made his will, still in Acquackanonck Township.4

Citations

  1. [S283] David M. Riker, Riker Family, Riker Family Tree.
  2. [S278] Arthur C. M. Kelly, Acquackanonk, NJ, pg. 212, #168. Abraham Rycke and Aaltje Smith.
  3. [S364] Tobias Alexander Wright, Staten Island-DRC, pg 25.
  4. [S283] David M. Riker, Riker Family, Riker Genealogy (copies).
  5. Acquackanonk Marriages transcription gives date of banns as 19 Dec 1738
  6. [S283] David M. Riker, Riker Family, Riker Genealogy (copies NJ Will Extracts).