There is much discussion about who Heinrich Yoakam was, and who exactly were his descendants. Below is the beginning of a discussion here on Findagrave- a discussion that has been going on elsewhere for years. Please correct and send edits. As always, verify facts for yourself and use this memorial only as a spingboard for further research.
Heinrich Yoakum was born Heinrich Jochem, (Yoakam, Jochem), possibly in Holland in 1621. There are other discussions that maintain he came from the Rhineland-Palatinate, (Rheinland-Pfalz), in Germany. Some researchers say he was from Hamburg, and only passed through Amsterdam on his way to America.
"Most likely, Heinrich and Gertrude were among those German Palatines emigrating to America, at the invitation of the Queen of England, who guaranteed them land in America about 1710. Many were shuffled off to Schoharie NY and suffered near starvation before becoming intergrated into the populace. Many moved to PA a few years later. Traces of them are still found in PA Dutch communities. From there they became true pioneers. Many are reported to have married Indians. Many were killed by Indians."
Source: (new york colonial mss. vol. xiv., p.97.) This is questionable because of the dates. Most agree that the couple sailed to New Amsterdam on "the Beaver" in 1661.
It is likely Heinrich fled the poverty and oppression that followed the 30 Years War. "The religious Thirty Years War, with its bloodshed, murder, robbery, and pillage, raged on from 1619 to 1648, and was disastrous to the Palatinate. Although the war "ended" in 1648, the repressive effects lasted for a century. One report states that the persecution reduced the population of the Palatinate from some half-million to fewer than fifty thousand. By the time the early 1700s had come along, the Palatine Germans had had enough of poverty, sickness, starvation, freezing, and being caught in the middle between the warring French and German troops. They looked westward. They packed up, floated down the Rhine to Rotterdam, and headed for America." Source: The Brobst Chronicles.
Heinrich was married to Gertrude/Geertje, (also born circa 1621). Heinrich and Geertje sailed to America on the "Beaver", or "Bever", leaving from Amsterdam on May 9, 1661 under Captain Pieter Reyersen, arriving in New Amsterdam July 29, 1661. Exactly what other Jochem family members were also onboard is also a matter of discussion.
The fare for the journey was 36 florins for an adult, 18 florins for children and suckling infants travelled free.
The accounts list 51 people with debit entries. The Journal mentions that 99 souls were on board which must have included around 30 crew members and 15-20 passengers who paid in advance.
The debit entries were:
* Huijgh Barentsen De Clein, wife and seven children, 21, 19, 17, 13, 12, 6, and 1 1/2 years old.
* Pieter Marselis, from Beest, wife, four children, 13, 6, 4, and 2 years old, and two servants.
* Aert Pietersen Buys, from Beest, wife and son.
* Frans Jacobsen, from Beest, wife and two children, 3 and 1 1/2 years old.
* Widow Geertje Cornelis, from Beest, and six children, 21, 19, 17, 15, 13, and 10 years old.
* Widow Adriaentje Cornelis, from Beest, and daughter, 11 years old.
* Goosen Jansen Van Noort, from Beest.
* Hendrick Bries, from Beest.
* Neeltjen Jans, from Beest.
* Geertruyt Theunissen, from Beest.
* Geertje Willems, from Amsterdam.
* Aert Teunissen Middagh.
* Jacob Bastiaensen, from Heycop.
* Estiene Genejoy, from Rochelle, wife and three children, 7,3, and 1/2 years old.
* HENDRICKJE JOCHEMS.
* GEERTJE JOCHEMS.
* Jan Lammertsen, from Bremen.
* Wouter Gysen, from Hilverson.
* Gideon Jacobs.
* The son of Evert Pietersen, Consoler of the sick.
Interestingly, there is some discussion that HENDRICKJE JOCHEMS and GEERTJE JOCHEMS were both women. "If you will read the passenger list of the ship "De Bever" (the Beaver), dated 9 May 1661 (see pages 182-183 of Volume 1 of NEW WORLD IMMIGRANTS edited by Michael Tepper), you will note the names of two sisters thereon: Hendrickje Jochems and Geertje Jochems. The "je" ending on both names proves they were females. In the Dutch naming system, they were daughters of a man with the first name of Jochem, a not uncommon first name in the Low Countries. If either of these sisters later married and had children, such
children would bear their father's patronymic or surname, not the patronymic of their mother." Dr. Peter S. Craig, F.A.S.G.
Heinrich and Gertrude/Geertje's children (disputed):
* Ann, (b. 1655).
* Jane, (b. 1657).
* Matthias Jochems, (b. 1653).
* Peter (not listed often as a sibling).
With all the discussion and discrepancy of most every fact, the vast majority of researchers put a Heinrich and Geertje Jochem on the "Beaver" or "Bever" on May 9, 1661. There are lengthy discussions on the internet which are must-reads for those who want to explore this discussion further. For practical reasons- Henrich's descendants- from Henrich himself to his (probable), descendant Jacob, are all listed on Findagrave as actual descendants, and at least in the memorial header, are called Yoakam. From Jacob's son Michael and following thereon, there is a much greater degree of certainty.
The date of Heinrich's death and place of his burial are being researched. Additional facts of his life need further research and verification.
Heinrich Yoakum was born Heinrich Jochem, (Yoakam, Jochem), possibly in Holland in 1621. There are other discussions that maintain he came from the Rhineland-Palatinate, (Rheinland-Pfalz), in Germany. Some researchers say he was from Hamburg, and only passed through Amsterdam on his way to America.
"Most likely, Heinrich and Gertrude were among those German Palatines emigrating to America, at the invitation of the Queen of England, who guaranteed them land in America about 1710. Many were shuffled off to Schoharie NY and suffered near starvation before becoming intergrated into the populace. Many moved to PA a few years later. Traces of them are still found in PA Dutch communities. From there they became true pioneers. Many are reported to have married Indians. Many were killed by Indians."
Source: (new york colonial mss. vol. xiv., p.97.) This is questionable because of the dates. Most agree that the couple sailed to New Amsterdam on "the Beaver" in 1661.
It is likely Heinrich fled the poverty and oppression that followed the 30 Years War. "The religious Thirty Years War, with its bloodshed, murder, robbery, and pillage, raged on from 1619 to 1648, and was disastrous to the Palatinate. Although the war "ended" in 1648, the repressive effects lasted for a century. One report states that the persecution reduced the population of the Palatinate from some half-million to fewer than fifty thousand. By the time the early 1700s had come along, the Palatine Germans had had enough of poverty, sickness, starvation, freezing, and being caught in the middle between the warring French and German troops. They looked westward. They packed up, floated down the Rhine to Rotterdam, and headed for America." Source: The Brobst Chronicles.
Heinrich was married to Gertrude/Geertje, (also born circa 1621). Heinrich and Geertje sailed to America on the "Beaver", or "Bever", leaving from Amsterdam on May 9, 1661 under Captain Pieter Reyersen, arriving in New Amsterdam July 29, 1661. Exactly what other Jochem family members were also onboard is also a matter of discussion.
The fare for the journey was 36 florins for an adult, 18 florins for children and suckling infants travelled free.
The accounts list 51 people with debit entries. The Journal mentions that 99 souls were on board which must have included around 30 crew members and 15-20 passengers who paid in advance.
The debit entries were:
* Huijgh Barentsen De Clein, wife and seven children, 21, 19, 17, 13, 12, 6, and 1 1/2 years old.
* Pieter Marselis, from Beest, wife, four children, 13, 6, 4, and 2 years old, and two servants.
* Aert Pietersen Buys, from Beest, wife and son.
* Frans Jacobsen, from Beest, wife and two children, 3 and 1 1/2 years old.
* Widow Geertje Cornelis, from Beest, and six children, 21, 19, 17, 15, 13, and 10 years old.
* Widow Adriaentje Cornelis, from Beest, and daughter, 11 years old.
* Goosen Jansen Van Noort, from Beest.
* Hendrick Bries, from Beest.
* Neeltjen Jans, from Beest.
* Geertruyt Theunissen, from Beest.
* Geertje Willems, from Amsterdam.
* Aert Teunissen Middagh.
* Jacob Bastiaensen, from Heycop.
* Estiene Genejoy, from Rochelle, wife and three children, 7,3, and 1/2 years old.
* HENDRICKJE JOCHEMS.
* GEERTJE JOCHEMS.
* Jan Lammertsen, from Bremen.
* Wouter Gysen, from Hilverson.
* Gideon Jacobs.
* The son of Evert Pietersen, Consoler of the sick.
Interestingly, there is some discussion that HENDRICKJE JOCHEMS and GEERTJE JOCHEMS were both women. "If you will read the passenger list of the ship "De Bever" (the Beaver), dated 9 May 1661 (see pages 182-183 of Volume 1 of NEW WORLD IMMIGRANTS edited by Michael Tepper), you will note the names of two sisters thereon: Hendrickje Jochems and Geertje Jochems. The "je" ending on both names proves they were females. In the Dutch naming system, they were daughters of a man with the first name of Jochem, a not uncommon first name in the Low Countries. If either of these sisters later married and had children, such
children would bear their father's patronymic or surname, not the patronymic of their mother." Dr. Peter S. Craig, F.A.S.G.
Heinrich and Gertrude/Geertje's children (disputed):
* Ann, (b. 1655).
* Jane, (b. 1657).
* Matthias Jochems, (b. 1653).
* Peter (not listed often as a sibling).
With all the discussion and discrepancy of most every fact, the vast majority of researchers put a Heinrich and Geertje Jochem on the "Beaver" or "Bever" on May 9, 1661. There are lengthy discussions on the internet which are must-reads for those who want to explore this discussion further. For practical reasons- Henrich's descendants- from Henrich himself to his (probable), descendant Jacob, are all listed on Findagrave as actual descendants, and at least in the memorial header, are called Yoakam. From Jacob's son Michael and following thereon, there is a much greater degree of certainty.
The date of Heinrich's death and place of his burial are being researched. Additional facts of his life need further research and verification.
There is much discussion about who Heinrich Yoakam was, and who exactly were his descendants. Below is the beginning of a discussion here on Findagrave- a discussion that has been going on elsewhere for years. Please correct and send edits. As always, verify facts for yourself and use this memorial only as a spingboard for further research.
Heinrich Yoakum was born Heinrich Jochem, (Yoakam, Jochem), possibly in Holland in 1621. There are other discussions that maintain he came from the Rhineland-Palatinate, (Rheinland-Pfalz), in Germany. Some researchers say he was from Hamburg, and only passed through Amsterdam on his way to America.
"Most likely, Heinrich and Gertrude were among those German Palatines emigrating to America, at the invitation of the Queen of England, who guaranteed them land in America about 1710. Many were shuffled off to Schoharie NY and suffered near starvation before becoming intergrated into the populace. Many moved to PA a few years later. Traces of them are still found in PA Dutch communities. From there they became true pioneers. Many are reported to have married Indians. Many were killed by Indians."
Source: (new york colonial mss. vol. xiv., p.97.) This is questionable because of the dates. Most agree that the couple sailed to New Amsterdam on "the Beaver" in 1661.
It is likely Heinrich fled the poverty and oppression that followed the 30 Years War. "The religious Thirty Years War, with its bloodshed, murder, robbery, and pillage, raged on from 1619 to 1648, and was disastrous to the Palatinate. Although the war "ended" in 1648, the repressive effects lasted for a century. One report states that the persecution reduced the population of the Palatinate from some half-million to fewer than fifty thousand. By the time the early 1700s had come along, the Palatine Germans had had enough of poverty, sickness, starvation, freezing, and being caught in the middle between the warring French and German troops. They looked westward. They packed up, floated down the Rhine to Rotterdam, and headed for America." Source: The Brobst Chronicles.
Heinrich was married to Gertrude/Geertje, (also born circa 1621). Heinrich and Geertje sailed to America on the "Beaver", or "Bever", leaving from Amsterdam on May 9, 1661 under Captain Pieter Reyersen, arriving in New Amsterdam July 29, 1661. Exactly what other Jochem family members were also onboard is also a matter of discussion.
The fare for the journey was 36 florins for an adult, 18 florins for children and suckling infants travelled free.
The accounts list 51 people with debit entries. The Journal mentions that 99 souls were on board which must have included around 30 crew members and 15-20 passengers who paid in advance.
The debit entries were:
* Huijgh Barentsen De Clein, wife and seven children, 21, 19, 17, 13, 12, 6, and 1 1/2 years old.
* Pieter Marselis, from Beest, wife, four children, 13, 6, 4, and 2 years old, and two servants.
* Aert Pietersen Buys, from Beest, wife and son.
* Frans Jacobsen, from Beest, wife and two children, 3 and 1 1/2 years old.
* Widow Geertje Cornelis, from Beest, and six children, 21, 19, 17, 15, 13, and 10 years old.
* Widow Adriaentje Cornelis, from Beest, and daughter, 11 years old.
* Goosen Jansen Van Noort, from Beest.
* Hendrick Bries, from Beest.
* Neeltjen Jans, from Beest.
* Geertruyt Theunissen, from Beest.
* Geertje Willems, from Amsterdam.
* Aert Teunissen Middagh.
* Jacob Bastiaensen, from Heycop.
* Estiene Genejoy, from Rochelle, wife and three children, 7,3, and 1/2 years old.
* HENDRICKJE JOCHEMS.
* GEERTJE JOCHEMS.
* Jan Lammertsen, from Bremen.
* Wouter Gysen, from Hilverson.
* Gideon Jacobs.
* The son of Evert Pietersen, Consoler of the sick.
Interestingly, there is some discussion that HENDRICKJE JOCHEMS and GEERTJE JOCHEMS were both women. "If you will read the passenger list of the ship "De Bever" (the Beaver), dated 9 May 1661 (see pages 182-183 of Volume 1 of NEW WORLD IMMIGRANTS edited by Michael Tepper), you will note the names of two sisters thereon: Hendrickje Jochems and Geertje Jochems. The "je" ending on both names proves they were females. In the Dutch naming system, they were daughters of a man with the first name of Jochem, a not uncommon first name in the Low Countries. If either of these sisters later married and had children, such
children would bear their father's patronymic or surname, not the patronymic of their mother." Dr. Peter S. Craig, F.A.S.G.
Heinrich and Gertrude/Geertje's children (disputed):
* Ann, (b. 1655).
* Jane, (b. 1657).
* Matthias Jochems, (b. 1653).
* Peter (not listed often as a sibling).
With all the discussion and discrepancy of most every fact, the vast majority of researchers put a Heinrich and Geertje Jochem on the "Beaver" or "Bever" on May 9, 1661. There are lengthy discussions on the internet which are must-reads for those who want to explore this discussion further. For practical reasons- Henrich's descendants- from Henrich himself to his (probable), descendant Jacob, are all listed on Findagrave as actual descendants, and at least in the memorial header, are called Yoakam. From Jacob's son Michael and following thereon, there is a much greater degree of certainty.
The date of Heinrich's death and place of his burial are being researched. Additional facts of his life need further research and verification.
Heinrich Yoakum was born Heinrich Jochem, (Yoakam, Jochem), possibly in Holland in 1621. There are other discussions that maintain he came from the Rhineland-Palatinate, (Rheinland-Pfalz), in Germany. Some researchers say he was from Hamburg, and only passed through Amsterdam on his way to America.
"Most likely, Heinrich and Gertrude were among those German Palatines emigrating to America, at the invitation of the Queen of England, who guaranteed them land in America about 1710. Many were shuffled off to Schoharie NY and suffered near starvation before becoming intergrated into the populace. Many moved to PA a few years later. Traces of them are still found in PA Dutch communities. From there they became true pioneers. Many are reported to have married Indians. Many were killed by Indians."
Source: (new york colonial mss. vol. xiv., p.97.) This is questionable because of the dates. Most agree that the couple sailed to New Amsterdam on "the Beaver" in 1661.
It is likely Heinrich fled the poverty and oppression that followed the 30 Years War. "The religious Thirty Years War, with its bloodshed, murder, robbery, and pillage, raged on from 1619 to 1648, and was disastrous to the Palatinate. Although the war "ended" in 1648, the repressive effects lasted for a century. One report states that the persecution reduced the population of the Palatinate from some half-million to fewer than fifty thousand. By the time the early 1700s had come along, the Palatine Germans had had enough of poverty, sickness, starvation, freezing, and being caught in the middle between the warring French and German troops. They looked westward. They packed up, floated down the Rhine to Rotterdam, and headed for America." Source: The Brobst Chronicles.
Heinrich was married to Gertrude/Geertje, (also born circa 1621). Heinrich and Geertje sailed to America on the "Beaver", or "Bever", leaving from Amsterdam on May 9, 1661 under Captain Pieter Reyersen, arriving in New Amsterdam July 29, 1661. Exactly what other Jochem family members were also onboard is also a matter of discussion.
The fare for the journey was 36 florins for an adult, 18 florins for children and suckling infants travelled free.
The accounts list 51 people with debit entries. The Journal mentions that 99 souls were on board which must have included around 30 crew members and 15-20 passengers who paid in advance.
The debit entries were:
* Huijgh Barentsen De Clein, wife and seven children, 21, 19, 17, 13, 12, 6, and 1 1/2 years old.
* Pieter Marselis, from Beest, wife, four children, 13, 6, 4, and 2 years old, and two servants.
* Aert Pietersen Buys, from Beest, wife and son.
* Frans Jacobsen, from Beest, wife and two children, 3 and 1 1/2 years old.
* Widow Geertje Cornelis, from Beest, and six children, 21, 19, 17, 15, 13, and 10 years old.
* Widow Adriaentje Cornelis, from Beest, and daughter, 11 years old.
* Goosen Jansen Van Noort, from Beest.
* Hendrick Bries, from Beest.
* Neeltjen Jans, from Beest.
* Geertruyt Theunissen, from Beest.
* Geertje Willems, from Amsterdam.
* Aert Teunissen Middagh.
* Jacob Bastiaensen, from Heycop.
* Estiene Genejoy, from Rochelle, wife and three children, 7,3, and 1/2 years old.
* HENDRICKJE JOCHEMS.
* GEERTJE JOCHEMS.
* Jan Lammertsen, from Bremen.
* Wouter Gysen, from Hilverson.
* Gideon Jacobs.
* The son of Evert Pietersen, Consoler of the sick.
Interestingly, there is some discussion that HENDRICKJE JOCHEMS and GEERTJE JOCHEMS were both women. "If you will read the passenger list of the ship "De Bever" (the Beaver), dated 9 May 1661 (see pages 182-183 of Volume 1 of NEW WORLD IMMIGRANTS edited by Michael Tepper), you will note the names of two sisters thereon: Hendrickje Jochems and Geertje Jochems. The "je" ending on both names proves they were females. In the Dutch naming system, they were daughters of a man with the first name of Jochem, a not uncommon first name in the Low Countries. If either of these sisters later married and had children, such
children would bear their father's patronymic or surname, not the patronymic of their mother." Dr. Peter S. Craig, F.A.S.G.
Heinrich and Gertrude/Geertje's children (disputed):
* Ann, (b. 1655).
* Jane, (b. 1657).
* Matthias Jochems, (b. 1653).
* Peter (not listed often as a sibling).
With all the discussion and discrepancy of most every fact, the vast majority of researchers put a Heinrich and Geertje Jochem on the "Beaver" or "Bever" on May 9, 1661. There are lengthy discussions on the internet which are must-reads for those who want to explore this discussion further. For practical reasons- Henrich's descendants- from Henrich himself to his (probable), descendant Jacob, are all listed on Findagrave as actual descendants, and at least in the memorial header, are called Yoakam. From Jacob's son Michael and following thereon, there is a much greater degree of certainty.
The date of Heinrich's death and place of his burial are being researched. Additional facts of his life need further research and verification.
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