"Pamela J. Sears" wrote:
> Wayne,
> I think you're on to something regarding this Baltus Van Kleeck, and I'm
> going to join you on this shaky limb, and hope that some LAWRENCE and/or
> PELL researchers can either confirm or deny the following speculation.
>
> Wayne wrote:
>
> > I wonder if this is the young Baltus mentioned in Baltus Van Kleeck Abstract
> > Will that I posted earlier today. His mother may have been Ann Lawrence.
> > Anyone know which Baltus this is for certain.
> > Wayne
> >
> > Abstracts of Wills, Vol XIV, 1786-1796, page 286:
> > Page 425.--BALTUS VAN KLEECK, of New York, merchant, after my funeral charges
> > and debts are paid I give one half of the remainder of my estate to my
> > sister, Mary Martin, at the death of her present husband, Burling Martin, but
> > should he survive her, then I give the said legacy to her children, Norris
> > and Ann Martin, when they arrive at lawful age; the other equal half of my
> > estate to my sister, Hannah Drake. I appoint Jonathan Drake sole executor,
> > and empower him to sell, buy, improve, and manage the first-mentioned legacy
> > in any way that he may judge best for the interest of the legatees until they
> > shall be entitled to receive the same; my executor to pay to my sister, Mary
> > Martin, such sums as he may think proper from time to time.
> >
> > Dated September 4, 1794. Witnesses, Abraham Leggett, Charles Collins, writing
> > clerk; George Ferris. Proved, December 20, 1794.
>
> The 2nd marriage date for Baltus Van Kleeck Sr (bpt 1723) to Ann
> Lawrence is 24 Jul 1770 (NY DRC). It has been speculated that young
> Baltus mentioned in the will of Baltus Sr (dated 18 Mar 1783 & proved 7
> Mar 1785 in Flushing) is the son of his father's 2nd marriage (he is
> referred to as not being of age), and not the son of Sara Van Varick.
>
> >From the will of his father, we know that Baltus Jr's STEP-SISTERS were
> Jacoba Carman and Elizabeth Wiltsee.
>
> We have yet to identify ANN LAWRENCE, the 2nd wife of Baltus Van Kleeck
> Sr. Is this her maiden name, or is she the widow of a LAWRENCE???
>
> Here's my theory:
> I believe her to be Ann PELL, b 2 Oct 1743 in Westchester County, NY,
> daughter of Caleb Pell. This Ann Pell married NORRIS LAWRENCE ca 1764,
> and had children (surname Lawrence) as follows:
> 1. Mary, b 9 Oct 1765 [could she have married Burling Martin???]
> 2. Hannah, b 21 Sep 1767 [married JONATHAN DRAKE abt 1788]
> 2. Norris, b 15 Feb 1769
>
> Norris Lawrence Sr was born 6 Nov 1737 in Flushing, the son of Richard
> Lawrence and Hannah Bowne. He is said to have died 10 Jul 1769, abt 6
> months after the birth of his son Norris.
>
> It would therefore be logical for his widow, Ann (Pell) Lawrence to have
> married (as her 2nd husband) Baltus Van Kleeck in 1770, who then was the
> widower of Sara Van Varick.
>
> And finally, it would appear that Balthus (Jr) of the will posted above,
> is therefore referring to his STEP-SISTERS Hannah Drake & Mary Martin.
>
> Comments welcome
>
> Pam
>
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