My ancestors came through Holland, stayed for a few generations, then went on to America in 1634...they were settlers of Niew Amsterdam (later became New York).

Among their names are: DeForest, DeCoursey (Corsi/Corsa/Corsaw/Corszen, etc.), Van Oblinis, Decker, Van Garden, Cray, Van Campen, Christiaens, and Gerrits.

My Dutch ancestors were among the early settlers of New York and New Jersey in the 1600s and intermarried with French, German, Norwegian lines. Surnames include v.d.Poel (Vanderpool); Ver Plank, De Hooges, Post, Weibling, Vinje, Bradt and Cueviller. I enjoy reading about New Netherland and hope to learn more about these families.

My Dutch immigrant ancestor was Jan Mangelse, son of Mangel Rol. Jan came to Beverwyck (Albany), New Netherlands (New York) in 1655. The family became known as the Roll family in subsequent generations.