Individual Details
( - Aft Jan 1697)
Maritje "Maria" emmigrated between 1635 and 1638 either with her husband, Jacob Verdon, or without him as his widow. Maria was fifteen when she married Jacob. She could not read or write but due to his interests she became known as the wealthiest woman in New Amsterdam. An only child, she was a church woman endowed with glowing health and vibrant charm. She lived an extremely long life, and had three husbands and thirteen children. In 1643 the home of Maria and her second husband was destroyed by Indians. She gave a silver communion service to the Dutch Reformed Church at Brooklyn, and on the 3 Oct 1684 she donated two silver beakers to the Church, of which one has been preserved.
Buried in Brooklyn Dutch Churchyard Kings County New York "Colonial history of New Jersey First series Vol 32"
Events
| Marriage | Ca 1624 | Jacob Verdon | | | |
| Marriage | Abt 1636 | Brooklyn, Kings County, Long Island, New York - Willem Adriansz Bennett | | | |
| Marriage | 9 Oct 1644 | New Amsterdam - Paulus Vanderbeek | | | |
| Death | Aft Jan 1697 | Brooklyn, Kings County, Long Island, New York | | | |
Families