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  1. Adriaen Willemse BENNET: Birth: ABT 1637 in New Utrecht, Kings Co NY. Death: ABT 1703 in Kings Co NY


Sources
1. Title:   Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Page:   Place: New York, NY; Year: 1636; Page Number: 26.
Source:   S-2144035085
Author:   Gale Research
Publication:   Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2009.Original data - Filby, P. William, ed.. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s. Farmington Hills, MI, USA: Gale Research, 2009.Original data: Filby, P. William, ed.. Passe

Notes
a. Note:   t and Jaques Bentyn purchased from the Keskaechquerem Indian tribe, later know as the Canarsie Indians, 930 acres of land in the Gowanus area of what became know as Brooklyn. By deed dated 26 December 1639, Bentyn sold his share of the land to Bennet. Various sources mention that Bennet was a cooper by trade, and in primary sources is sometimes referred to as William Adriaensen the cooper. In November 1642 Bennet also purchased property, including a dwelling and brewhouse, in New Amsterdam (now Manhattan), fronting the East River near Maagde Paetje (Maiden Lane). Bennet's ancestors are documented in the recently published book, "William Adriaense Bennet, Descendants and Related Families" c. 1998 by Kenneth A. Bennett, published by Gateway Published Company. " Source: Olive Tree
Note:   "Historian Dr. Henry R. Stiles in his book, "History of the City of Brooklyn" credits Willem Adriaense Bennet with the first step in the development of Brooklyn. In June 1636, Willem Adriaense Benne

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