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1. Quote from Family Search accessed 15 Jul 1019:
"Quoted from the "Somerset County Historical Quarterly", July 1915: "About 1719 David Cossart came over from New York and purchased considerable property along the Raritan at or near Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey. Two deeds are recorded at Trenton from David Cossart to Aaron and Moses Lowzads, dated April 2, 1727, and July 29, 1734, and read that they are from "David Cosart of Somerset County, yeoman, to Aaron and Moses Lowzands, both of said county, merchants" and state that the lands are "in the town of New Milford (Bound Brook) on the North side of the river." "David Cossart had 1000 acres of land surveyed to him in Somerset County, New Jersey on May 29, 1729"
MARRIAGE: FHL FLM 537261-268-29-300-308.
NOTES: LDS IGI 1993 Edition says David Christened 18 Jun 1671, Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, Kings, New York.
HISTORY: (Sources are varied) The Descendants of David settled in Pennsylvania and from this family descended the late Alexander Johnson Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad System, and it is said that at one time he received the highest salary of any Railroad President; and Miss Mary Cassatt, believed by many to be the greatest artist that America has ever produced. Not only the Cassatts of Pennsylvania, but the Cozads in West Virginia, the Cassatta in Kentucky and some of the Cosarts in Kentucky and Tennessee can claim descent from this David, son of the immigrant. David was born in N.Y.C. June 18, 1671; married 1696 Styntje Joris Van Horne. He was a builder and contractor of N.Y.C. About 1700 removed to Bound Brook, Somerset County, N.J., where he purchased large quantities of land. Member of the Reformed Dutch Church. Couple had eleven children. Their descendents who removed to New York State are using the surnames of Cosart and Cossaart, etc. This individual was found on GenCircles at: http://www.gencircles.com/users/seamonkey1968/1/data/1956"
2. FHL book "The Cossart Family," by Joseph A. Cossairt, 1936:
"COSSART, COSART, COSSAIRT, CASSAIRT, COSSAART, COESART, COSAT, COSSATT, KOSSART, COZAT, COZATT, CASSAT, CASSATT, COZART, ETC.
9. David Cossart, the second son of Jacques Cossart (3) and Lydia Willems, immigrants, born in New York City, June 18, 1671, and died at or near Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey, about 1740, aged about 69 years.
David married at the age of 24 years on October 11, 1696 at the Dutch Reformed Church in New York City to Styntje Joris Van Horne, the daughter of the immigrant Joris Janses Van Horne and his wife Maria Rutgers of Flushing, Long Island. David was the last of the immigrant's children to marry, his younger brother Anthony (10) having married only two months previously.
The births of all the children of David and Styntje are recorded in the list of the Dutch Reformed Church of New York City where both parents were members. This church still exists, but under the name of "Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas", now located on 5th Avenue at the corner of 48th street. A bronze plaque on the front of the building facing on 5th Avenue reads: "Reformed Protestand Dutch Church of the City of New York. Originated under Peter Minuet, Director General of the New Netherlands, A.D. 1628. Chartered by William the III, King of England. This building was erected A.D. 1872." The original church building of this denomination was located on lower Broadway in the near vicinity of the Bowling Green.
David was a stone mason and engaged in the building and contracting trade in which he became quite wealthy for that period. The New York City tax records show that he was a property owner in both the north and south wards of the city, where he purchased and deeded property. This property was located in what is now the downtown business district of Manhattan, in the vicinity of where New York City's sky-line now begins.
Records also show that during the time David was living in New York City, he purchased lands extensively between the years of 1700 and 1728 at and in the near vicinity of what is now Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey.
As early as 1700, or before that time, the lands of Rudyard, with 877 acres adjoining it, belonged to John Royce, were purchased by a company consisting of David Cossart, Samuel Thompson and Jacob de Groot, David Cossart's house stood near the corner of now East and East Main Streets, Bound Brook, N.J. His house stood until 1881 when it was destroyed by a fire that consumed several old land marks of that time. On this very same site now stands (1936) what was once the "Mansion House", later changed to the "Bound Brook Hotel", and which name has recently been changed to the "Greenbrook Tavern". David sold 300 acres to Ebenezer Trimbly, which was inherited by his son Peter, who died May 20, 1797, and left to his daughters, one of whom married Teunis Ten Eyck, and the other to Colonel Staats. In the year 1700, the 1,171 acres of the original properties were purchased by this same company of men. By 1720 Hendrick Harpending, Louis and Moses Louzanda had also become purchasers of parts of this original tract, and subsequently, in 1746, Peter Williamson, James Hude Esq., Anthony Blackford, Bartholmew Kelso, Charles McEvers, Thomas Ervine, Joseph Stansbury, David Cossart (son of David 9), occupied parts and parcels belonging to it.
In front of the "Green Brook Tavern" on East Main Street, Bound Brook is the Battle Monument, a huge stone with a bronze plaque on it reading: "Bound Brook Battle Monument, this stone marks the site of the Battle of Bound Brook, fought April 13, 1777 between 500 American soldiers under Benjamin Lincoln and 4,000 British troops under Lord Cornwallis". During the battle the American cannon were located at this point.
The Hoogland Family in America, pp. 26 and 27 has the following newspaper article which appeared in the newspapers of 1712:
"New York, April 1712 - Some Corminton Negro slaves to the number of 25 or 30 and 2 or 3 Spanish Indians, having conspired to murder all Christians here, and by that means thinking to obtain their freedom, about 2 o'clock in the morning put their bloody design into execution and setting fire to a house they stood prepared with arms to kill everybody that approached to put out, and accordingly murdered the following persons that were running to the fire, Viz., Adrian Hoogland, Adrian Beekman, son of Geradus, merchant (stabbed on coming out of his door and died in the arms of his wife); Lieutenant Corbet, August Grasset, William Echt, Marschalk Jr., Braiser Jr., and Johannes Low.
These were also wounded, Lawrence Read, merchant, Hendrick Hoogland Jr., Johannes de Honneue, John Thorp, Thomas Stersent, George Ellsworth Jr., and DAVID COESART, the first and the last 'tis feared mortally. Upon which the town was soon alarmed which occasioned the murders fleeing into the woods, where several parties are out after them. Also -
"April 14, 1712. We have 70 negroes in custody. Six of these have been their own executors by shooting and cutting their own throats, One was burnt, another broke upon the wheel, and the third hung up alive, and nine more to be executed tomorrow".
Sometime after this incident David Cossart retired with his family to his estates at and near Bound Brook, New Jersey. The exact date of his coming to Bound Brook is unknown to the writer, but the Somerset County Historical Quarterly says: "About 1719 David Cosart came over from New York and purchased considerable property along the Raritan at or near Bound Brook
In an old church list of "The Church of the River and Lawrence Brook", dated 1717 appears the name among others that of "David Cussart", Later this same church became known as "Three Mile Run", and was located in the vicinity of what is now New Brunswick, N. J.
Published in the "First Things in old Somerset", 1899, page 15, by the Rev. A. Messler, D.D. appears: "North-east of Bound Brook and between the mountains, David Cosart, Daniel Hollinshead, the heirs of Anthony Sharp and others had in possession large tracts."
The "History of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, New Jersey", 1881, page 651, by Snell, mentions: "The tract (No. 107, about 1 1/2 miles north-east of Bround Brook - 100 acres) east of the 1000 acre lot of Cordington's Now. 32 was surveyed to David Cussart, May 23, 1729. This lot also extended to the mountains on the north, east to Green Brook, and south to the "Proprietors Lott", afterwards Rudyards. The changes of titles to those lots or tracts are too numerous to mention".
The Rev. T. E. Davis in his "First Houses of Bound Brook (1893) makes mention: "The Cossart House stood on the present site of the Mansion House. It was built in 1700 by George Cussart (David Cossart), who owned all the land between Bound Brook and Mountain Avenue, fronting on the Raritan River. George Cussart (David Cossart) died about 1740, and David Cossart, probably his son, came into possession of the property. During the Revolution the Cossart House was used as a Hotel. It was known as the "Washington Hotel", from a large swinging sign in front of it, on which was painted a portrait of Washington on horseback. Peter Staats was the landlord. He was a brother of Colonel John Staats, of Revolutionary fame, and like him was a true friend to the cause of American liberty. More than one Tory who dared to uphold the British came in the presence of Peter Staats, felt the power that lay in the strong patriot's arm. As a result of his loyalty he suffered very much from the depredations of the British soldiers. When Colonel Semico with the Queens Rangers, a band of native Americans who had enlisted in the army of Great Britain, passed through Bound Brook on the memorable raid of October 26, 1777, they stopped at the Hotel and robbed it of everything valuable which they could carry with them. After many changes and improvements the old Cossart House was entirely destroyed by the great fire of 1881."
Mr. Alfred R. justice, genealogist, for the late Edward Buchanan Cassatt of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, says: "The social status of David Cossart is indicated by his will in which he is called "Gentleman", and which makes it quite certain that his father Jacques Cossart (3) belonged to a manorial family."
THE WILL OF DAVID COSSART. (The following was copied from the Original will of David Cossart by Mrs. Anna M. North, Genealogist. The original will is in Somerset Box 1712-1741 and recorded in Liber C, folio 387 in the Office of the Secretary of State at Trenton, New Jersey).
"In the name of God. Amen.
The tenth day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and thirty-six, I, David Cosort of the County of Summer Set in the province of East Jersey, Gentleman, Being very weak in Body, But of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God therefore, Calling unto mind the mortality of my Body, and the knowing that it is appointed for all men once to dye, Do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, Principally, and first of all, I give and Recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it, and for my Body, I recommend it to the Earth, to be Buried in a Christianlike and decent manner, at the discretion of my Executors, nothing doubting but at the general Resurrection, I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God and as touching worldy Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life. I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form.
IMPRIMIS
It is my will and I do order that in the first place all my just Debts and funeral Charges be paid and Satisfied.
Item:Staintiah Cosort my Dearly Beloved Wife, all my whole Estate and all my movables As Long as She Continueath my widow, Excepting a Silver Baker and a Silver Ringed Kain.
It She marieth to another man or when She is Dead, my whole Estate Shall be devised as follows Att the Experation of one year and Six weeks.
Item: I give and Bequeath unto my beloved son George Cosort att the Decease of my Body, one Silver Baker and my Silver Ringed Kain which is affore Excepted out of my Estate, likewise all my lands to him and to my son David - Excepting one hundred and ten acres which lyeth at the Back part of my land and one hundred acres of wood land. But my son George must have that half which my house and Barn And Orchard Standeth on and my son David the other half which Lyeth next to Jacob Decrotes.
Item: I give and Bequeath unto my son Francis one hundred acres of Upland and ten acres of the back part of my mowing meadow which is affore Excepted and a Dutch Bible, and as far as the hundred acres of wood land It must be Divided Equilly Between George and David and Franics, and when my three sons Inherit their lands they must be an Equill Share in Building a house for David on his land, and as high and as wide and as Long as the house that now Standeth on the hundred and ten acres which is affore willed to Francis, there must a Chimney Built in the house of Brick and a Division wall of Brick Between the house and the Canter and all the floors of the house must be Laid with Boards.
Item: I give and Bequeath unto Mary Williamson my Daughter fifty pounds which must be paid thus by my son George, that is to say, twentyfive pounds at the Expiration of one year after the Lands is divided and twenty-five pounds more at ye end of another year. ..
Item: I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter Susannah Canine fifty pounds which must be paid by my son George as thus - that is to say twentyfive pounds at the end of one year after the Land is Divided and twentyfive pounds more at ye end of another year.
Item: I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter Elener fifty fifty pounds which must be paid by my son David after ye same manner afore sd.
Item: I give and Bequeath unto my Daughter Jane fifty pounds which must be paid by my son David in Like Manner.
Item: I give and Bequeath u nto my Daughter Eve fifty pounds which must be paid by my son David in Like Manner.
Item: I give and Bequeath unto hendrick harperding Son of my Daughter Leah Deceased fifty pounds which must be paid by my son Francis after the same manner as afore mentioned And when my Lands is Divided Between my three sons I do order household goods and moveables be sold at the Best advantage and one hundred pounds to be put at use for the three children of my son Jacob Deceased and as long as Williamtiah his former wife Continueth his widow She must have the Interest of the hundred pound and no longer and the Remainder of my moveables must be Divided Equilly Between my three sons and Six Daughters and if my Lands is taken away att any time after my Decease or after the Decease of my wife, the payments must not be made by my sons which is afore mentioned. And if payment or any part of payment Be made Before the Lands is taken away they must Return it Back to my sons again the afore said payment in money att Eight Shillings per ounce, Likewise I do hereby ordain Peter Williamson and my son David to be my only and sole Executors of this my last will and testament all and Singular the Lands Messuages and tenements to my sons their heirs and assigns for Ever and I Do hereby utterly disallow Revoke and Disannull ann & Every other former testament wills, Legacies and Executeds By me in any ways Before thistime named, willed and Bequeathed Rattifieing and confirming this and no other, to be my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the Day and Year above written---"
DAVID COSORT (his X mark) (SEAL)
Signed, Sealed, Published Pronounced and Declared by the said David Cosort att his Last will and testament in the Presence of us the Subscribers Viz.
Marius Glanvill
John Riggs
Johannes (his X mark) hogland.
"Be it remembered that on the thirteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty, Marius Glanvill one of the witnesses to the within will personally appears before me Thomas Barton duly authorized to prove wills &c in the Eastern Division of New Jersey and being duly Sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God Did Depose that he was present and saw David Cosort the Testator within named Sign and Seal the within written Instrument and hear him publish pronounce and Declare the same to be his last will and testament and that at the doing thereof the said testator was of sound mind and memory to the best of his knowledge and as he believes that at the same time John Riggs and Johannes Hogland Signed as witnesses together with him in the Testators presence."
Thos. Barton.
"Be it also Rembered that at the same time Peter Williamson and David Cosort the Executors in the within will named personally appeared before me and were sworn to the due Execution and performance hereof according to law.
Thos. Barton.
"Be it remembered that on the Twentyth day of february in the year of our Lord One thousand Seven hundred and forty Johannes Hogland one of the witnesses to the within will personally appeared before me John Barton duely authorized to prove wills &c in the Eastern Division of New Jersey &c being duly sworn on the holy Evangelists of the Almighty God did depose that he was present and saw David Cosort within named sign and seal the within written testament and heard him publish, pronounce & declare the same to be his Last will & Testament & that at the Doing thereof the said Testator was of sound mind and memory to the best of his knowledge & belief & that at the same time John Riggs & Marius Glanville Signed as witnesses together with him in the Testators presence.
John Barton."
Inventory of estate was made July 1, 1741, by Jacob De Groot and William Olden; consisting of the "Bown Broak" farm, and personal estate of 137, 10 s. 6 d. See New Jersey Archives 1st Series, volume xxx.
The burial place of David and Styntje are unknown to the writer, but it is believed that they are both buried in the old Presbyterian graveyard in Bound Brook, where other members of the Cossart family are buried, or somewhere in the near vicinity. However, the early burial places were usually small plats of ground on the different farms, most of which have been neglected and uncared for, where, in days gone by, many were buried, cultivation has encroached upon their borders year by year, as the ruthless hands of time has leveled the little mounds over the sleepers, and the humble slab that marked the spot has fallen prone to the ground.
The births of eleven of the children of David and Styntje are recorded in the Dutch Reformed Church of New York City as follows:
CHILDREN:
149. Leah Cossart, baptised July 21, 1697.
150. Joris (or George) Cossart, born August 19, 1699.
151. Jacob Cossart, born January 28, 1702.
152. David Cossart Jr., born April 25, 1704.
153. Maria Cossart, born July 3, 1706.
154. Susannah Cossart, born April 10, 1709.
155. Johannes (or John) Cossart, born November 6, 1711.
156. Elenor Cossart, born December 7, 1712.
157. Frans (or Francis) Cossart, born Ca. 1713, baptised July 21, 171[ ]
158. Jannetje (or Jane) Cossart, born May 15, 1715.
159. Aefje (Eve) Cossart, born September 23, 1719."
3. FHL book "The Cossart Family," by Joseph A. Cossairt, 1936, PP. 9-12:
"Jacques Cossart, son of Jacques (1), baptised at Leyden, Holland, May 29, 1639, and died at Bushwick (Brooklyn), Long Island, New York, about 1685. He was the first immigrant bearing the name of Cossart to come to the American Colonies. (See Baird's Huguenot Emigration to America, Volume 1, pages 182-3).
He was received into the Walloon Church in 1657 and was married subsequently to Lydia Willems (sometimes referred to as Lea Vilman) and went with his wife to Frankenthal, Pfalz Province, a small Huguenot village in the Bavaria highlands where three of his daughters were baptised; in about three years he returned to Leyden where they were received into the church, and again left there on April 7, 1660.
After taking their letter from the Huguenot Church at Leyden, Jacques with his wife and two children embarked on October 12, 1662, in the ship Pumerland Kerck, of which Captain Barentsen was skipper, and which on the 14th weighed anchor and passed the village on the Texel, bound with supplies to New Amsterdam. Of approximately ninety men, women and children passengers, the French composed a third and the Dutch colonists the remainder. Each adult was charged for passage and board 39 florins, children of ten years and under, except infants, half price, which was then considered a large sum of money. At that time a florin was worth about $1.60 of our money. The ship is said to have arrived early in 1663.
The charges for their passage stand thus in the accounts of the West India Company:
"Jacques Cossaris debet - Voor vrocht en cosight day hy A 1662, 12 October pr.'t Schip de Pumerlander Kerch, Schtppr Benjamin Barentsen, is herewaerts
gecomenFl. 39
Voor syn vrou 39
En 1 kinder unter 10 jaren19 1/2
T. FI 97 1/2
Some of the other passengers who accompanied Jacques and Lydia to the "new world" were:
"Claus Paulus and wife; Nictlas du put, wife and 3 children; Arnout du Tois, wife and 1 child; Gideon Merlit, wife and 4 children; Louts Louchman, wife and 3 children; Jan de Conchilier, wife and 5 children; Jacob Clopp, from Leyden, wife and 2 children; Judith jans, from Leyden, matden; jorsten Jansen; Ferdinandus de Mulder; Isaac Vermiel, wife and 4 children; Abolts Setshorn; and Claes Jansen Van Heynengen." (See Documentary History of New York, Vol. III, p. 60).
The Latinization of the name Cossart, by the addition of the letters "is" or "ius", is not uncommon. A similiar change occured in the name of Francis Daniel Pastortus, the founder of Germantown, Pa. The late Dr. Learned of the University of Pennsylvania, on visiting the town from which Pastortus came, ascertained that his name was Pastor, and the "tus" has been added.
The evolution of the name Cossart in the last 300 years makes a very interesting study in patronymics.
The Dutch in their effort to follow phonetically the spelling of French and English names, have made it quite difficult in many cases to trace families. The Christian names were nearly always recorded in the Dutch equivalent, and some surnames as well. Jacques became Jacob, Jacobus sometimes James and occasionally Jacob. Pierre was usually termed or translated Peter.
The Huguenots were generally well educated, and most of them came from the yeomanry, but as is well known, many belonged to manoral families. The social position of the Cossarts is evidenced from the will of David, son of Jacques (3), who calls himself "Gentleman".
Arrival in New Amsterdam.
The little town of New Amsterdam, nestled upon the lower end of Manhattan Island, presented a curious appearance to the strangers. Inclosed within the limits of Wall Street and Broadway, two hundred poorly constructed houses gave partial comfort to some fourteen hundred people. The Fort loomed up broadly in front, partly hiding within the Governor's residence, and the Dutch Church. The flag of the States General and a windmill on the western bastion, were notable indications of Holland rule.
Upon his arrival at New Amsterdam, as the City of New York was then called, he and his wife Lydia Willems, joined the Dutch Church on April 1, 1663. The births of their children are recorded here.
It is evident that Jacques Cossart was not a rich man; he with six other French immigrants sent in a petition March 19th, 1663, praying for a grant of land and seed grain with provision for six months.
He was among those that took the oath of allegiance to the British flag when New Amsterdam became New York. That he was an honest man, and trusted by both the Dutch and English alike, he was subsequently appointed collector of the church tithes; and it is supposed that he remained a member of this church until his death which occured about the year 1685; for his name appears on the tax books for the year 1684 and his wifes names appears in his place for 1686 and the following years. For collecting for the support of the clergy he was allowed a commission of 4%, and for collecting for the support of the soldiers he was alIowed a commission of 7 1/2% on his receipts, with the provision that he make good from his commission whatever shall fall short'. (See Court Minutes of New Amsterdam).
In October 1664 the names of Pieter G. Stuyvesart, Jacob Cossar, together with several others, swore allegiance to the British by the following oath:
"I swear by the name of the almighty God, that I will be a true subject, to the King of Great Brittaine, and will obey all such commands, as I shall receive from his Majestie, His Royal Highness James, Duke of York, and such Governors and Officers as from time to time are appointed over me, by his authority, and none other, whilst I live in any of his Majesties territoryes: So help me God." (See Documents relating to the Colonial History of the State of New York, 1853; Vol. III, by Broadhead).
In 1667 Jacques Cossart purchased a house and lot in New York City, the site of this property is now occupied by the New York Produce Exchange Building at the corner of Whitehall and Marketfield Streets. This is near the Bowling Green Park and Broadway. The tower of this building is directly over what was once the back yard to the property of Jacques.
The following is a description of the property acquired by him, the location of which was in Block D, Lot 1. "April 5, 1667 - Confirmed by Governor Nicolls to Jacques Cossart (Patents Albany IV: 39).
Recites transport Jacob Leenderston Vander Grift to Simon Jansen Romelin August 26, 1666 (See Liber B, New York Co. 101), and is by him since conveyed to Jacques Cossart.
Description: South Side Marketvelt Steegh joining on the east to Nicolas Boot; on the south to Jonas Bartletts (Bartelste); on the west to Frederick Aertsen; and on the North to said Lane; continuing in breadth on the north and south sides 20 feet 3 inches; on the east side in length 48 feet and on the west side 45 feet 6 inches, Wood measure. " (See The Inconography of Manhattan Island. The Dutch Grants, Vol. II, at page 375).
Sometime after 1673 Jacques removed to a small farm on Long Island at a place known as Bushwick (now in Brooklyn). After 1685 the name of his wife appears on an old church list as "Lydia Willems, widow of Jacques Cossart." The tax lists show that he first acquired about ten acres of land which was subsequently increased to about forty acres. Records show that in 1683 he paid a total tax on personal property and realestate of L 114. At this time he had 2 horses, 5 cows, 1 hog and 18 morgens of land.
There seems to be no record of the death of Lydia Willems, widow of Jacques Cossart. Her name does not appear on the census returns of 1698, she probably died before this date. The church buildings have all disappeared and with them most of the church books and documents. The burying grounds have disappeared likewise, and no one knows positively where he or his wife were buried. One might hazard the guess that the place of their burial now lies under the paving stones or skyscrapers of Brooklyn, and not be far from the truth.
In the Walloon Church records of Frankenthal, Germany, shows that Jacques Cossart and Lea Villemin were married there August 14, 1656.
There was a tradition among grand-children and great-grandchildren of Jacques to the effect that he had two brothers who came to America. One brother remained and the other renounced his Huguenot faith and returned to Europe to claim the family fortune. If this tradition is based on fact, this may account for Jan Cossart, a wealthy merchant of New York City, who died there about 1700. His will is of record. And also for a Dr. George Cossart living in New York City about this time. There was a Joris or George Cossart who, it is claimed returned to Europe on a ship that was never afterwards heard from. The writer has never been able to connect Jan and Joris Cossart up with other members of the Cossart family and assumes they are the traditional brothers of Jacques Cossart.
The children of Jacques Cossart and his wife, Lydia Willems (or Lea Villman) are of record as follows:
CHILDREN:
4. Lea Cossart, baptised at Frankenthal, Germany, in the Walloon Church, May 31, 1657. Is mentioned in the ship's log as aged five years in 1662. Her God-father was Philippe Le Febure, and her God-mother was Lea Lanoix, the wife of Elie Charteur (or Etie Chantem). This was the eldest child of the immigrants of which we can find no further record. It is presumed she died young.
5. Rachel Cossart, baptised in the Walloon Church at Frankenthal, Bavaria, November 11, 1658. Her God-father was Eli Charteur and her God-mother was Rachel Willmin, a step daughter of Eli Charteur. We can find no further record of Rachel. It is presumed that she died in Europe prior to the emigration of her parents.
6. Susanne Cossart, christened at Frankenthal, in the Walloon Church of that little town in the Bavarian highlands, February 3, 1661. Her God-father was Charles August, and her God-mother was Susanne Poland of that place. Susanne is mentioned in the ship's log as being 18 month old in 1662 when her parents took passage on the sailing ship the "Pumerland Church". We can find no further record of this child and it is presumed she died young.
7. Jannetje Cossart, baptised in the Dutch Church of New York City, N.Y. , November 28, 1665. She died Circa 1736. Married Jacobus Goelet of New York City.
8. Jacques (Jacob) Cossart, baptised April 11, 1668 in the Dutch Church at New York City. Died in 1731. Married Anna Maria Springsteen and they are the progenitors of the Coshow, Cashow, Cashaw, Kershaw and Kershow families.
9. David Cossart, born in New York City, July 18, 1671. Was a member of the Dutch Reformed Church of that place. Died Circa 1740. Married Styntje jorts Van Horne and they are the progenitors of the Cossatrt, Cozatt, Cassat, Cassatt etc. , families. One branch use Cozart.
10. Anthony Cossart, baptised November 19, 1673. Was a member of the Dutch Freformed Church. Died in Somerset County, N.J. Date of death unknown. Married 1st Elizabeth Tymensen Valentine; married 2nd Judith. Progenitors of the Cosad, Cozad, Casad and Cozart families."
4. Zabriskie, George Olin, "The Jan Cornelisen Van Hoorn/Van Horne Family," The American Genealogist, Vol. 46, No. 3 (July 1970), pp. 170, 175-176:
"Styntje Joris Van Hoorn, daughter of Joris Jansen Van Hoorn . . . by his wife Maria Rutgers, was born in New York and baptized there in the Dutch Reformed Church on 9 May 1677, witnesses: Mr. Evert Pieterszen Keteltas and Anna Maria _____ (second husband of child's paternal grandmother and an aunt by marriage). In the census of the North Ward taken about 1703 her husband is given as David Hoesaert, household consisting of one male and one female adult, two male children and one female. The family later moved to Piscataway Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, where on 6 Nov. 1759, Styntje Cussaar witnessed a will. On 11 Oct. (banns 18 Sept.) 1696 in the New York Dutch Reformed Church, Styntje married David Cossart, born in Flushing, Long Island, baptized 18 June 1671 in the New York Reformed Church, son of Jacques Cousseau and Lydia Willems. The will of David Cosort of Somerset County, N.J., was dated 10 June 1736, proved 13 Jan. 1740 (NJW 2:114), and the inventory of the late David Casaar of Bound Brook was recorded 1 July 1741. The will mentions wife Staintiah, son George, Jacob deceased, David and Francis, daughters Leah dec'd, Mary Williamson, Susannah Canine, Elenor, Jane and Eve; grandchildren: Hendrick Harpending, son of dec'd daughter Leah, and three children, not named, of dec'd son Jacob and their mother Williamtiah.
Children: baptized New York Reformed Church
i. Leah, bapt. 21 July 1697, witnesses: Jacobus Goelet and Lidia Deniso (child's paternal grandmother and uncle by marriage); m. Johannes Harpending.
ii. Joris/George, bapt. 19 Nov. 1699, witnesses: Charel de Niso and Maria Ruthtgers (child's maternal grandmother and second husband of paternal grandmother); perhaps m. Elizabeth Hoagland.
iii. Jacob, bapt. 28 Jan. 1702, witnesses: Jan Van Hoorn and Jannetje Cosaer, wife of Jacobus Goelet (child's maternal uncle and paternal aunt): m. Willempje Kenney.
iv. David, bapt. 23 April 1704, witnesses: Willem Bogert and Hillegond Joris (child's maternal aunt and her husband).
v. Maria, bapt. 3 July 1706, witnesses: Enoch Michielse and Magdalena Van Hoorn (child's uncle by marriage and aunt by marriage); m. Peter Williamson.
vi. Susanna, bapt. 10 April 1709, witnesses: Ruthgert Jorisse V. Hoorn and Neeltje Vegte, his wife (child's uncle and his wife); m. Richard Conine.
vii. Johannes, bapt. 11 Nov. 1711; probably d.y.
viii. Neeltje/Eleanor, bapt. 7 Dec. 1712, witnesses: Frans Goelet and Neeltje Onkelbag (cousin of child's father); m. John Grant.
ix. Jannetje, bapt. 15 May 1715, witnesses: Jan Goelet and Lea Cosaar (child's sister).
x. Francis, bapt. 21 July 1717; m. Margaret Van Ness.
xi. Aefje/Eve, bapt. 23 Sept. 1719, witnesses: Adrian Bogert and Maria Montanje, his wife (child's cousin and his wife)."
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Chris & Julie Petersen's Genealogy
1671 - 1740 (~ 64 years)