apparently first, is recorded in the old Dutch Church as of 1701. In regard to where he may have come from is the unexplainable statement made opposite his name in connection with his second marriage, thathewas " of Stuy vesant, and residing at Philipsburgh. " No such place appears in all the New Netherlands, and the old records of Long- Island do not disclose it. But it evidently means something, and is significant of his former place of residence.

Barent Duytser and Maritje his wife united with old Dutch Church here prior to 1701, but the exact date is not recorded. In 1706-8 he filled the office of Deacon, and in 1718, 1722, and 1737, was chosen one of the Elders of the old Dutch Church. A Barent Duytser was also Deacon in 1748, but it is probable that was Barent, Jr., and that Barent, Sr., had died prior to that time, although the exact date of his death is not known.

Barent Duytser, Sr., was twice married. His second marriage was with Derktje Smith, widow7 of Hendrick Lammerse, date of Dec. 29, 1717, his first wife having died something less than a year previous. By this marriage was Jannike, born 1718, Isaac, bapt. 1720, and Jacob bapt. Aug. 28th, 1722. He lived on what was long known as the old Dutcher farm near present Irvington, and which, at his death, camcinto the possession of his eldest son, Johannis.

The following children were by the first marriage: Helena, Johannes, Margrietje, David, Helena (2d), Barent, r. , Abram.