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Jannetje Cossart

Female 1665 - 1736  (~ 70 years)


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  • Name Jannetje Cossart 
    Christened 28 Nov 1665  Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 5 Apr 1736  New York City, New York, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I5881  Petersen-de Lanskoy
    Last Modified 27 May 2021 

    Father Jacques Cossart,   c. Bef 1631, of, , Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt 1685, Bushwick, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age > 54 years) 
    Mother Lijdia Willems,   b. Abt 1634, of, , Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. From 1686 to 1698, of Bushwick, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 52 years) 
    Married 14 Aug 1656  Evangelisch, Frankenthal, Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1543  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jacobus Goelet,   b. Abt 1665, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Aug 1731, New York City, New York, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 66 years) 
    Married 10 Jan 1688  Reformed Dutch Church, New York City, New York, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 28 May 2021 
    Family ID F2504  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • RESEARCH_NOTES:
      1. 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."

      2. "A New Edition of the Cossart Family History Originally Compiled and Published by the Cossart Family Association In 1939 (accessed online 21 Jul 2019 at https://www.wikitree.com/photo.php/e/e4/Cozart_Name_Study-2.pdf):
      "1.2.4 7 JANNETJE COSSART (Jacques 1.2; Jacques 1)
      Jannetje Cossart was baptised November 28, 1665 in the Dutch Reformed Church of New York City, N.Y. She married January 10, 1688 to Jacobus Goelet who was baptised April 11, 1668 and died 1731 in New York City, N.Y. They had ten children all baptised in the Dutch Church, New York. Jacobus was the son of Francis Goelet from La Rochelle, France, who went to Amsterdam, Holland, 1621. Arrived in New Amsterdam in 1676. Returned to Holland and was lost at sea. Records of the church show that Jannetje Cosaar witnessed the baptism of Rebecca Jacobsen March 2, 1701.
      CHILDREN:
      1.2.4.1 (11) i. Jacob Goelet Jr., bapt 1/30/1689, married 5/11/1716 to Catherine Bole.
      1.2.4.2 (12) ii. Frans (or Francis) Goelet, baptised November 29, 1691.
      1.2.4.3 (13) iii. Jan (John) Goelet, bapt 2/7/1694, m. May 21,1718 to Jannetje Cannon.
      1.2.4.4 (14) iv. Raphael Goelet, baptised July 25, 1696. Will dated December 23, 1747. Married April 17, 1720 to Breckie Pels. No issue.
      1.2.4.5 (15) v. Phillipus GoeletI, baptised August 13,1699, died an infant.
      1.2.4.6 (16) vi. Aefje GoeletI, baptised July 18,1700, died an infant.
      1.2.4.7 (17) vii. Phillipus GoeletII, baptised November 8,1701,died an infant.
      1.2.4.8 (18) viii. Leah Goelet, baptised November 22, 1702.
      1.2.4.9 (19) ix. Aefje GoeletII, baptised December 27,1704.
      1.2.4.10 (20) x. Phillipus GoeletIII, baptised February 1,1708/9.
      THE WILL OF JACOBUS GOELET (HUSBAND)
      “In the name of God, Amen. The 15th day of September 1722. Know all men by these presents that I Jacobus Goelet of the City of New York, Stationer, shopkeeper and now in good. health, of perfect mind and memory, “Thanks be given imto God for his great mercy”. I leave to my wife Janette all my real and personal estate, none excepted., to be possessed. during the time she remaineth my widow, with full power to trade, buy or sell all moveable estate and with the advice and consent of my three eldest children, to mortgage or sell my house or houses and lands. But if she should happen to remarry, then she shall deliver unto my dear and well beloved children by she and me begotten. My great Dutch Bible and 2/3 of my real and personal estate that is then in being and not by her disposed of. After the death of my wife if she should not remarry. I will that my dear and well beloved. children named Jacob, Jan, Raphael and Phillipus shall be my true and lawful heirs, to inherit my estate. That is to my eldest son Jacob and my old Dutch Bible as his acknowledgment of his birthright, and it is my will that my daughter Aefie if not then married shall be set out in order, furnished with mourning and wedding robes, and reasonable linen and housing stuff as becomes a young woman of our degree. And my youngest son Phillipus if his apprentice time be not ended, I will that methods be taken by my children to fund him as be agreement between his master and myself and at the expiration of his apprenticeship so much as a new suit of clothes come from top to toe, linen and woolen answerable to his reputation, and a near calculation to be made and collected out of my estate to find him with meat and drink, lodging, washing and mending, or else my married children take turn to find him as aforesaid at their houses and in their own families until he is of the age of twenty-two years. And all the rest of my estate is to be equally divided between my children. I appoint my wife Janette and my three eldest sons Jacob, Jan and Raphael Executors.
      Witnesses: Cornelius Clopper, William Meyer, Jacob Bloom.
      Proved. September 2, 1731.
      NOTE:
      Jacobus Goelet, the ancestor of the well known family first appears as a school master and. afterwards a bookseller and stationer, his place of business being the “Sign of the Bible”. This, which was also his dwelling place was in what is now Hanover Square, directly opposite No. 114 Pearl Street, New York City; here he had two dwelling houses which previously belonged to Abraham Delanoy who was also a school mater These buildings and many others around them were bought by the City in 1819. They were all removed, and Hanovor Square opened as at present. Jacobus Goelet was for many years before his death, the Clerk of the Dutch Church and the records of baptism and etc., were in his handwriting. (Reference: New York Historical Society Collection of 1894, p. 37).
      JANETTJE COSSART:
      “George Clarke Esq., President of the Council and Governor. Whereas JEANE GOELET of New York, widow, died intestate. Letters of Administration are granted her son Jacob Goelet, merchant, May 21, 1736.” (Reference: New York Historical Colleotions of 1894, p. 1,9.)"