Maria Visscher probably was born during the 1660s. She was the daughter of New Netherland pioneers Harme Bastiaense and Hester Dircks Visscher. Her parents settled in Beverwyck and Harme Bastiaense later became a mainstay Albany carpenter and trader. In 1688, she married Albany native Philip Wendell at the Albany Dutch church. By 1711, ten children had been christened at the Albany church where both parents were members. These Wendells made their home in Albany's second ward where Philip was a shoemaker and active participant in civic affairs. Maria Visscher Wendell died in February 1735 and was buried from the Albany church. Her husband survived until 1743. notes
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