Individual Details
Cornelius Theissen
(Abt 1652 - 9 May 1716)
Consistent disciple of Menno Simon.
Oldest known grave in the Upper Burying Ground of Germantown is that of Cornelius Tyson. This is also referred to as Ax's burying ground and is on the east side of Main Street, above the Concord school. He was buried in 1716. This was thought by Judge Pennypacker to be the oldest existing tombstome to the memory of a Dutchman or German in Pennsylvania.
Also known as Cornelius Teisen. His Father's name was Theiss Doors. Perhaps the Theiss was mistaken as Teisen which then became Tyson in America.
Cornelius Tyson's brother, Reynier immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1683 on the Concord. He was one of the original 13 immigrants and their families who arrived at the request of William Penn.
This is taken from a genealogy web site for the family of Gary Anderson. http://tidepool.st.usm.edu/genealogy/u/7/b/Cornelius_(Imm)_Op_Den_Gra.html
Cornelius (Imm) [Op Den Graeff] TYSON, b. 1 January 1651/2 at Krefeld, Rhenish Prussia, GERMANY, d. 9 May 1716 at Germantown, Philadelphia Co, PA, It is presumed that he was a son of Theiss and Agnes DOORS; Was a brother of Reynier TYSON (=*Reiner [Nessgen] DOORS), who arrived on the Concord in 1683, Not listed in Krefeld Immigrants, Emigrated from Krefeld 1684, Made will (D54)- "In the name of God, Amen. I, Cornelius TYSON, of Germantown in ye County of Philadelphia, weaver, being sick and weak of body but of sound and disposing mind and memory, Thanks be to God therefore. Do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. First of all I recommend my Soul unto ye Hands of God my Merciful Creator and Saviour, and my body to be buried at the discretion of my executors. And concerning my worldly estate wherewith ye Lord hath Blessed my endeavors in this province; Imprimis, to my wife Margaret all and singular the plantation, housing, dattle, and moveables, during her natural life. To my youngest son, Peter TYSON, ye value of twenty pounds. To all and everyone of my children, to wit: Matthias TYSON, Barbara, ye wife of John CUNRADS, Alitie, ye wife of John CUNRADS, Willieminse, ye wife of Lawrents HENRITK, and the above Peter TYSON, after my said wife's decease, all and singular, mine estate. Nothing excepted, share and share alike. Finally, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of April Anno Domini One Thousand and Sixteen." (Executrix: Wife Margaret; Witnesses: William STREPERS, Herman GROTHAUSEN and Fr. Daniel PASTORIUS). 6 April 1716, buried aft. 9 May 1716 at Axe's Grave Yard, Concord School, Germantown, Philadelphia Co, Will probated 23 July 1716 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA
He originally came from Holland.
BURIAL: His tombstone reads - Cornelis Tiesen Obijt Mely 9, 1716 Salic sin de doon Die in den Here sterve Thallric is haer Kroon Taloriric haer erve
Came to Germantown 1703
BURIAL: Axe's Grave Yard at Concord School House
Among the later arrivals at Germantown from the little town of Crefeld on the Rhine, the place of nativity of most of the founders of the first German Settlement on Pennsylvania soil, was Cornelius Tyson, born in Crefeld in the year 1652. The exact date of his arrival in Pennsylvania is not known, but he was a resident of Germantown in 1703. He was possibly the brother of Reynier and Herman Tyson, the former of whom at least was among the original thirteen families who crossed the Atlantic in the Concord in 1683, and founded Germantown and the latter is mentioned in connection with Reynier in the Streyper correspondence as brother of the wife of Jan Streypers of Kaldkirchen near Crefeld, who purchased 5000 acres of land from William Penn on March 10, 1682.
The similarity of the names of the sons and other descendants of Reynier and Cornelius Tyson would seem to indicate that they had a common parentage. Reynier Tiesen, as the name of both he and Cornelius were originally spelled was a convert to Quakerism before coming to Pennsylvania; but Cornelius held fast to the faith of his fathers and was a consistent follower of Menno Simon, and lies buried among the early brethren of that faith in Axe's Burying Ground, Germantown, where his tombstone, probably the oldest in existance erected over a German in Pennsylvania, records the fact that Cornelius Tiesen died May 9, 1716 at the age of 63 years.
Oldest known grave in the Upper Burying Ground of Germantown is that of Cornelius Tyson. This is also referred to as Ax's burying ground and is on the east side of Main Street, above the Concord school. He was buried in 1716. This was thought by Judge Pennypacker to be the oldest existing tombstome to the memory of a Dutchman or German in Pennsylvania.
Also known as Cornelius Teisen. His Father's name was Theiss Doors. Perhaps the Theiss was mistaken as Teisen which then became Tyson in America.
Cornelius Tyson's brother, Reynier immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1683 on the Concord. He was one of the original 13 immigrants and their families who arrived at the request of William Penn.
This is taken from a genealogy web site for the family of Gary Anderson. http://tidepool.st.usm.edu/genealogy/u/7/b/Cornelius_(Imm)_Op_Den_Gra.html
Cornelius (Imm) [Op Den Graeff] TYSON, b. 1 January 1651/2 at Krefeld, Rhenish Prussia, GERMANY, d. 9 May 1716 at Germantown, Philadelphia Co, PA, It is presumed that he was a son of Theiss and Agnes DOORS; Was a brother of Reynier TYSON (=*Reiner [Nessgen] DOORS), who arrived on the Concord in 1683, Not listed in Krefeld Immigrants, Emigrated from Krefeld 1684, Made will (D54)- "In the name of God, Amen. I, Cornelius TYSON, of Germantown in ye County of Philadelphia, weaver, being sick and weak of body but of sound and disposing mind and memory, Thanks be to God therefore. Do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. First of all I recommend my Soul unto ye Hands of God my Merciful Creator and Saviour, and my body to be buried at the discretion of my executors. And concerning my worldly estate wherewith ye Lord hath Blessed my endeavors in this province; Imprimis, to my wife Margaret all and singular the plantation, housing, dattle, and moveables, during her natural life. To my youngest son, Peter TYSON, ye value of twenty pounds. To all and everyone of my children, to wit: Matthias TYSON, Barbara, ye wife of John CUNRADS, Alitie, ye wife of John CUNRADS, Willieminse, ye wife of Lawrents HENRITK, and the above Peter TYSON, after my said wife's decease, all and singular, mine estate. Nothing excepted, share and share alike. Finally, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of April Anno Domini One Thousand and Sixteen." (Executrix: Wife Margaret; Witnesses: William STREPERS, Herman GROTHAUSEN and Fr. Daniel PASTORIUS). 6 April 1716, buried aft. 9 May 1716 at Axe's Grave Yard, Concord School, Germantown, Philadelphia Co, Will probated 23 July 1716 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA
He originally came from Holland.
BURIAL: His tombstone reads - Cornelis Tiesen Obijt Mely 9, 1716 Salic sin de doon Die in den Here sterve Thallric is haer Kroon Taloriric haer erve
Came to Germantown 1703
BURIAL: Axe's Grave Yard at Concord School House
Among the later arrivals at Germantown from the little town of Crefeld on the Rhine, the place of nativity of most of the founders of the first German Settlement on Pennsylvania soil, was Cornelius Tyson, born in Crefeld in the year 1652. The exact date of his arrival in Pennsylvania is not known, but he was a resident of Germantown in 1703. He was possibly the brother of Reynier and Herman Tyson, the former of whom at least was among the original thirteen families who crossed the Atlantic in the Concord in 1683, and founded Germantown and the latter is mentioned in connection with Reynier in the Streyper correspondence as brother of the wife of Jan Streypers of Kaldkirchen near Crefeld, who purchased 5000 acres of land from William Penn on March 10, 1682.
The similarity of the names of the sons and other descendants of Reynier and Cornelius Tyson would seem to indicate that they had a common parentage. Reynier Tiesen, as the name of both he and Cornelius were originally spelled was a convert to Quakerism before coming to Pennsylvania; but Cornelius held fast to the faith of his fathers and was a consistent follower of Menno Simon, and lies buried among the early brethren of that faith in Axe's Burying Ground, Germantown, where his tombstone, probably the oldest in existance erected over a German in Pennsylvania, records the fact that Cornelius Tiesen died May 9, 1716 at the age of 63 years.
Events
| Birth | Abt 1652 | Kaldendirchen, Germany |  | ||
| Immigration | 1703 | Immigrated to Germantown, Pa | | ||
| Residence | 1703 | Resident of Germantown, Pa per Pennsylvania Founding Families | |||
| Burial | May 1716 | Axe's Upper Burying Ground Germantown Pa | | ||
| Death | 9 May 1716 | Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania |  | | |
| Alt name | Cornelius Tyson | ||||
| Occupation | Weaver, Lawyer, Surveyor | ||||
| Birthdate | 1652 | ||||
| Religion | Mennonite |
Families
| Spouse | Margaret ( - ) |
| Child | Matthias Tyson (1682 - 1766) |
| Child | Barbara Tyson (1687 - 1740) |
| Child | Janneke "Jane" Tyson ( - ) |
| Child | Peter Theissen ( - ) |
| Father | Mathias Dohrs (1614 - 1663) |
| Mother | Agnes Neesgen Op Den Graeff (1614 - 1691) |
| Sibling | Reiner Theissen (1659 - 1745) |
| Sibling | Entgen Anna Doors (1641 - 1700) |
| Sibling | Gertrudje Theisson Doors (1645 - 1707) |
| Sibling | Agnes Doors (1654 - ) |
| Sibling | Derek Tyson (1657 - 1683) |
| Sibling | Peter Tyson Doors (1643 - ) |
| Sibling | Johanna Doors (1649 - ) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Doors (1647 - ) |
| Sibling | Margarita Doors (1655 - ) |
| Sibling | Mary Tyson (1660 - 1742) |
| Sibling | Hermann Doors (1663 - 1739) |
| Sibling | Elin Magadalen Tyson (1650 - 1729) |
Notes
Death
This Tyson died May 9th, 1716, and his body was interred in Axe's Graveyard, Germantown, where an intimate friend of his, by name of Pastorius had erected on his grave a tombstone. It bears the following inscription in Dutch:Obijt Meiy 9. 1716. Died May 9th, 1716.
Cornelius Tiesen. Cornelius Tyson.
Salic sin de doon Blessed are the dead
Die in den Here sterve Who die in the Lord,
Theibric is haer Kron. Numerous is their Crown,
Tgloriric haer evve. Glorious is their reward.
THE WILL OF CORNELIUS TYSON/TEISEN - Written 6 April 1716 - Proved 23 July 1716
In the name of God, Amen.
Philadelphia, weaver, being mind and memory. Thanks be Last Will and Testament....
Ffirst of all, I recomend my soul unto ye Hands of God my Merciful Creator and Saviour and my Body to be Buried at the descretion of myne Executors. . . and concerning my Worldly Estate wherewith ye Lord hath Blessed my Endeavours in this Province:
Imprimis. . .to my wife Margaret, all and singular the Plantation, Housing, Cattle and moveables. . .during her natural Live.
. . .To my youngest son, Peter TYSON, ye value of Twenty Pounds..."
To all and everyone of my children, to witt Matthias TYSON, Barbara, ye wife
of Matthias CUNRADS; Alitie ye wife of John CUNRADS; Williaminse ye wife of Paul ENGLE, Ffannirse ye wife of Larrents HENRITK, and the above Peter, after my said wife's decease, all and singular mine estate. . .nothing excepted. . .
share and share alike.
Fourthly...my wife Margaret, ye only Executrix.
. . .in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of April Anno domini One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixteen.
I, Cornelius Tyson, of Germantown in ye County of sick and wake of Body but of sound and disposing given to God Therefore. Do make and ordain this my
Signed Cornelius TYSON
Witnesses: William STREEPERS, Herman GROTHANSON. Daniel PASTORIUS
The Inventory of his estate was addressed to PASTORIUS, GROSHAUSEN AND Hendrick SELLEN, made 18 July 1716.
but made by Herman
Margaret, his widow bought 50 acres of land in Krisheim along the Plymouth Road, the one and thirtieth day of the 3d year of King George (1716).
"Guidebook to Historic Germantown", 1902
The Upper Burying Ground of Germantown, sometimes called Ax's burying ground,
from John Frederick Ax, who had charge of it from 1724 to 1756, is on the east side
of Main street, above the Concord school. Here are buried many of the early settlers
of Germantown and their descendants. The oldest known grave is that of
Cornelius Tyson, who died in 1716. Judge Pennypacker takes this to be the oldest
existing tombstone to the memory of a Dutchman or German in Pennsylvania.
Wills: Abstracts, Book D : 1714 - 1725/6: Philadelphia Co, PA
TYSON, CORNELIUS. Germantownship, Philadelphia County. Weaver.
April 6, 1716. July 27, 1716. D. 54.
Wife Margaret and youngest son Peter. Children: eldest son Matthias,
Barbara wife of Matthias Cunrade, Alitic wife of John Cunrade,
Williaminte wife of Paul Engle, Fanniske wife of Laurentz Henrick.
Executrix: Wife Margaret.
Witnesses: William Strepers, Herman Grothausen and Fr. Daniel Pastorius.
Endnotes
1. The Decendeants of Paulus and Gertrude Kusters, p 51.
2. Wills, Joan Brisbin, Call and Tyson Family 1960.
3. Genevieve A. Kerr-Tyson, Cornelius Tyson Descendants 1652-1986 1987 Taylor Publishing Company - Dallas, Texas.
4. Brøderbund WFT Vol. 6, Ed. 1, Tree #1395, Date of Import: Dec 29, 1996The Descendants of Paulus and Gertrude Kusters.
5. The Decendeants of Paulus and Gertrude Kusters, p 51.
6. William Penn and the Dutch Quaker Migration to Pennsylvania, William Hull.
7. Pennsylvania Founding Families, 1681 - 1911 and The Decendants of Paulus and Gertrude Kusters.
8. Wills, Joan Brisbin, Call and Tyson Family 1960.
9. Genevieve A. Kerr-Tyson, Cornelius Tyson Descendants 1652-1986 1987 Taylor Publishing Company - Dallas, Texas, '.
10. Brøderbund WFT Vol. 6, Ed. 1, Tree #1395, Date of Import: Dec 29, 1996The Descendants of Paulus and Gertrude Kusters.