Children
Rymerick Jurriaens WESTVAEL b: 1654 in Kingston, Ulster, NY
Johannes Jurian WESTPHAL b: 1660 in Esopus (Kingston) New York
Abel Jurians WESTVAAL b: 25 Sep 1661 in Kingston, Ulster County, NY
Symon WESTVAEL b: 30 Sep 1663 in Kingston, Ulster County, NY
Niclaas Jurians WESTVAAL b: 1665 in Kingston, Ulster County, NY
Elsjen Jurians WESTVAAL b: 27 Jun 1666 in Kingston, Ulster County, NY
When her mother died Marretje was just 9 years old. Her father placed her and her sister Elsa in the home of Phillip Garretson, a farm family, where they were taught sewing, cooking and other household duties.
"23 May 1644, Fort Amsterdam - Indenture of MARRETJE HANS, dau of HANS JANSEN, to Phillip Gerritsen, tavern keeper, for the term of 3 consecutive years, beginning on New Year Anno 1645, and ending on New Year Anno 1648. Gerritsen is to provide Marretje with board, lodging, and necessary clothing and have her taught sewing."
Marritje Hansen Van Noorstad 
