by Stefan Bielinski Jannetje Swart was born during the 1670s. She probably was the daughter of Schenectady settlers Teunis Cornelis and Elizabeth Swart. Teunis Cornelise died about 1686. Elizabeth re-married and moved to Albany. Youngest daughter Jannetje married Wouter Vanderzee at the Albany Dutch church in July 1695. By 1719, nine children were baptized in Albany where she was a member and occasional baptism sponsor. These Vanderzees lived in Albany's first ward and later may have re-located to Rensselaerswyck. Jannetje Swart Vanderzee died after 1754. notes Sources: The life of Jannetje Swart Vanderzee is CAP biography number 484. This sketch is derived chiefly from family and community-based resources. We seek defining information on her background and passing! first posted: 3/30/04 |