Gerrit Jansz van Deventer

M, #5307, b. circa 1660

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Last Edited29/05/2016
Birth*Gerrit Jansz van Deventer was born circa 1660 at Veldcamp in Deventer, The Netherlands.1
 
Marriage*He married Ariaantje Jacobs, daughter of Jacob Abrahamse and Heyltje Ariens, on 29 October 1688 Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, (Cape Town), de Caep de Goede Hoop.2
 

Family

Ariaantje Jacobs b. b 25 May 1673
Children
Illness* Either Ariaantje Jacobs or Gerrit Jansz van Deventer or both of these individuals carried the Variegate Porphyria gene to South Africa. A study by Geoffrey Dean and Hubert Barnes, which included an extensive genealogical investigation, concluded that the strain of Variegate Porphyria found in South Africa is genetically identical in all patients who have the condition, and that they all descend from this couple.3,4 
(WitnessCandidate) BaptismCandidateHe potentially witnessed the baptism of Magdalena Bastiaans on 13 April 1704 Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Drakenstein, de Caep de Goede Hoop, this witness has not been positively identified.5
Names in the record, in publications, etc.29 October 1688, the name of Gerrit was written in the record as Gerrit Jansz.
21 August 1689, the name of Gerrit was written in the record as Gerridt Janse.
27 June 1700, the name of Gerrit was written in the record as Gerreijt Ijansen van Dieùenter.6
11 September 1712, the name of Gerrit was written in the record as Gerrit Janse van Deventer.7
Baptisms - WitnessGerrit Jansz van Deventer potentially witnessed the baptism of Jannetje Verschuur on 29 October 1673 Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, (Cape Town), de Caep de Goede Hoop, this witness has not been positively identified.8
He is named as a parent in the record of the baptism of Jan Gerritz van Deventer on 21 August 1689 Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Stellenbosch, de Caep de Goede Hoop.9,10
He is named as a parent in the record of the baptism of Jacomina Gerritsz van Deventer on 9 March 1692 Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, (Cape Town), de Caep de Goede Hoop.11
He and Gerrit Jansz Visser, Maria Helm and Gerrit Jansz witnessed the baptism of Gertruida Knoetsen on 11 November 1697 Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Drakenstein, de Caep de Goede Hoop.12
He and Ariaantje Jacobs witnessed the baptism of Ariaantie van Deventer on 11 September 1712 Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Stellenbosch, de Caep de Goede Hoop.7 See: Baptism of Ariaantie van Deventer
He and Marguerite-Thérèse de Savoye witnessed the baptism of Christoffel Snijman on 9 March 1727 Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Drakenstein, de Caep de Goede Hoop.13
He and Jeanne de la Batte witnessed the baptism of Willem Nel on 10 August 1727 Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Drakenstein, de Caep de Goede Hoop.14
Vrijbriewen and Burgher StatusGerrit Jansz van Deventer became a burgher in 1688, in Dutch vryburgher or vrijburgher, initially a status in which a soldier or other employee of the VOC was released from their contractual obligations to the VOC and permitted to farm, become a tradesman, or work for others. Subsequently some individuals, including the Huguenot refugees, were brought to the Cape specifically to farm and were burghers from the time of their arrival Stellenbosch, de Caep de Goede Hoop.15
Slave TransactionsOn 14 November 1691 Arent van Madagascar was sold by Theunis Dircksen van Schalckwyck to Gerrit Janse van Deventer and Michiel Niemand, for f 400. The amount of f 200 was to be paid on 1.1.1693.16
On 2 December 1693 Stephan van der Kust Coromandel and Isabel van Bengale and her 3-year-old and 6-month-old sons Adam van der Caep and Noah van der Caep, were exhanged by Hendrik Persijn for Arent van Madagascar, who in turn became the property of Gerrit Janse van Deventer. The transaction included a farm as well as an erf in Table Valley purchased by Van Deventer from Persijn.17,18

Citations

  1. [S151] J.A. Heese & R.T.J. Lombard, South African Genealogies 2 D-G (Pretoria, South Africa: Human Science Research Council, 1989), p. 67; date estimated by compiler.. Hereinafter cited as S.A. Genealogies 2 D-G.
  2. [S392] NGK G1 1/1, Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Kerken Boek (Mar), 1665-1695: Ao 1688
    Den 29 8ber
    Gerrit Jansz van Veldcamp, JM met Arriaentje Adriaansse van Rotterdam J.D., transcribed by Richard Ball, Norfolk, England, (May 2006), Genealogical Society of South Africa, eGSSA Branch http://www.eggsa.org/. Hereinafter cited as Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Kerken Boek (Mar).
  3. [S851] Webpage Porphyria for Professionals (http://www.porphyria-professionals.uct.ac.za/ppb/porphyrias/…) "Variegate Porphyria
    Variegate porphyria is the commonest form of porphyria in South Africa. Indeed it is probably the commonest inherited disorder encountered in South Africa.
    History
    The genealogical studies of Dean and Barnes suggested that the gene for the South African form of variegate porphyria was introduced into South Africa in 1688, when two Dutch settlers, Gerrit Jansz van Deventer and Adriaantje Ariens married in Cape Town. This has now been proven: most South African patients carry a single founder mutation, and haplotype analysis of the ancestral chromosomes has confirmed a relationship with Dutch families with variegate porphyria. In the years following 1688 the gene spread widely through the South African population and is common amongst South Africans of Dutch ancestry, whatever their race or home language.
    - See more at: http://www.porphyria-professionals.uct.ac.za/ppb/porphyrias/… - last accessed 20 Dec 2015."
  4. [S567] M.D. Geoffrey K. Dean, The Porphyrias: A Story of Inheritance and Environment (England: Pitman Medical, August 1971). Hereinafter cited as The Porphyrias: A Story of Inheritance and Environment.
  5. [S408] Drakenstein Heemkring, compilers, Drakenstein I Baptisms., CD-ROM (Paarl) Drakenstein Heemkring, 2006 , Baptism Register, ditto [1704. 13e Appril] [Name scratched out] d' Vader Francois Bastiaan, d' Moeder Anne Marie Pietersz. Getuygen Gettit Jansz, en Jacobus Schal. [The compilers have assumed this baptism is that of Magdalena Bastiaans.]. Hereinafter cited as Drakenstein I Baptisms.
  6. [S325] Lorna Newcomb and Ockert Malan, compilers, Annale van Nederduits Gereformeerde Moedergemeente Stellenbosch No 1.., CD-ROM (Stellenbosch) Die Genootskap vir die Kerkversameling, 2004 0-9584832-1-3), Baptism Register, Altijn dochter van Gerreijt Ijansen va[N] Dieùenter de moeder Aerijaentije Ijcops de getùgen Ijan Botman en Marija Helms ijs dedop den 27 Ijùnij 1700.. Hereinafter cited as Palmkronieke I Baptisms.
  7. [S325] Baptism Register, Palmkronieke I Baptisms, Ariaantie, d'Vader Jan Gerritse van Deventer, Moeder Magdalena Brits, getùijge Gerrit Janse van Deventer, en Ariaantie Jacob: 11 7br 1712.
  8. [S397] NGK G1 1/1, Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Kerken Boek (Bapt.), 1665-1695: ao 1673
    Den 29 dito (October)
    Een Dochtertje van Hendrick Gysbertsz en Geessie Jans: wiert genaamt Jannetje
    tot getuygen stonden Gerrit Jansz en Elsje Willems, transcribed by Richard Ball, Norfolk, England, (May 2006), Genealogical Society of South Africa, eGSSA Branch http://www.eggsa.org/. Hereinafter cited as Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Kerken Boek (Bapt.).
  9. [S397] NGK G1 1/1, Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Kerken Boek (Bapt.): Den 21 Aen Stellenbosch een kindt ghedoopt waer van vader is Gerridt Janse de moeder Arjaentie Jacobs, de ghetuijge Adriana Smidts ende ghenaemt Jan, 1665-1695, Genealogical Society of South Africa, eGSSA Branch http://www.eggsa.org/
  10. [S325] Baptism Register, Palmkronieke I Baptisms.
  11. [S397] NGK G1 1/1, Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Kerken Boek (Bapt.): Den 9 Dit (Martij) een kint gedoopt waer van vader is Gerrit Janze van Deven[ ] de moeder Arianatie Jacobs van Rotterdam, als getuijge stondt Theunis Dirks van Schalkwijk, met Maria hendrik[ ] ende genaemt Jacomijntie, 1665-1695, Genealogical Society of South Africa, eGSSA Branch http://www.eggsa.org/
  12. [S408] Baptism Register, Drakenstein I Baptisms, Le 11 Novembre Lannèe ditau [1697]; Géertru fille de Corneillis Corpenant Et de . . . . Le temoins Sont Geert Jáanse Et Marie Heelms.
  13. [S408] Baptism Register, Drakenstein I Baptisms, Den 9 Maart 1727; K: Christoffel; V: Philip Snijman; M: Johannes Margaretha van Deventer; G: Gerrit Janzen van Deventer, Margaretha Theresia De Savooij.
  14. [S408] Baptism Register, Drakenstein I Baptisms, Den 10 Aùgùstùs 1727; K: Willem; V: Pieter Willemzen Nel; M: Aletta van Deventer; G: Gerrit Janzen van Deventer, Johanna Labat.
  15. [S33] C.C. de Villiers & C. Pama, Geslagregisters van ou Kaapse Families I A-K (Cape Town / Amsterdam: A.A. Balkema, 1966), Pages 172-173. Hereinafter cited as Geslagregisters van ou Kaapse Families I A-K.
  16. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700 (Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1977), p. 140. 14.]1.1691, pp. 325-326: Arent from Madagascar (21/22), sold by Theunis Dircx van Schalkwijck to Gerrit Jansz van Deventer and Michiel Niemand for f 400. The amount of f 200 was to be paid on 1.1.1693.. Hereinafter cited as Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700.
  17. [S606] J.L. (Leon) Hattingh, "A.J. Böeseken se Addendum van Kaapse slawe-verkoopstransaksies: Foute en regstellings", Kronos (Foute en regstellings) 9 (1984): Want onderaan bladsy 163 en bo-aan bladsy 164 van die addendum lees ons die volgende twee weergawes:

    “2.12.1693, p. 405: Stephan from the Coast (50), Isabel from Bengal (17/18) and her sons Adam (three years) and Nooll (six months), as well as Arent from Madagascar, sold by Hendrick Persijn to Gerrit Jansz van Deventer. No price mentioned”.

    Die tweede lees:

    “2.12.1693, p. 407: Gerrit Jansz van Deventer sold the slaves mentioned above back to Hendrick Persijn. Again no price is mentioned”.

    So gestel maak die twee transaksies beslis geen sin nie. Waarom al die moeite aangegaan om ‘n tweede document op te stel terwyl dieselfde doel bereik kon word deur die eerstee envoudig te kanselleer. Die stukke kry egter ‘n ander betekenis en maak ook sin as dit noukeurig gelees word. Nooll is in die eerste plek Noah en Arent van Madagaskar is 22/23 jaar oud. Maar die betrokke slawe word nie verkoop nie, daarom word geen koopprys vermeld nie. Die eerste document stel heel duidelik dat hulle “ter goeder trouwe verruijld en vermangeld” word. Persijn het pas, te oordeel aan die voorafgaande akte, wat Böeseken nie rapporteur nie, ‘n plaas van Gerrit Jansz van Deventer gekoop asook sy erf in Tafelvallei. As deel van die transaksie en waarskynlik ook omdat Arent aan Madagaskar jonger was en dus bruikbaarder behoort te wees, ruil die twee nou hulle slawe. In die plek van die twee Oosterse slawe, Stephan en Isabel met die twee kinders, gee Van Deventer sy jonger slaaf, Arent van Madagaskar – dit word dus ‘n betekenisvolle transaksie. Die wedersydse oordrag verg gevolglik twee afsonderlike aktes waarin oor en weer gegee en ontvang word.. Hereinafter cited as "Foute en regstellings."
  18. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p.163. 2.12.1693, p. 405: Stephan from the Coast (50), Isabel from Bengal (17/18) and her sons Adam (three years) and Nooll (six months), as well as Arent from Madagascar, sold by Hendrick Persijn to Gerrit Jansz van Devcntcr. No price mentioned.
    p.164. 2.12.1693, p. 407: Gcrrit Jansz van Deventer sold the slaves mentioned above back to Hendrick Persijn. Again no price is mentioned.
  19. [S397] NGK G1 1/1, Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Kerken Boek (Bapt.): Ao 1689
    Den 21 Aen Stellenbosch een kindt ghedoopt waer van vader is Gerridt Janse
    de moeder Arjaentie Jacobs, de ghetuijge Adriana Smidts ende ghe
    naemt Jan, 1665-1695, Genealogical Society of South Africa, eGSSA Branch http://www.eggsa.org/
  20. [S342] E-mail from Louw van Deventer (e-mail address) to e-mail address, dated 29 Sept 2005 (Personal Library).
  21. [S408] Baptism Register, Drakenstein I Baptisms, Le 9 Mars Lannee 1697; Elsij fille de Geert Janse Elle A Ete baptize Et le temoins Et Haandris Beaumans Et Elsij Jacob. Je nay point aussy Eut de billet de ce personnes.
  22. [S209] J.E. Malherbe, Pierre Jaubert and his family, Ancestor Series (P.O. Box 37, Franschoek, 7690, South Africa: Huguenot Memorial Museum, 1997), ISBN 1-919892-02-8, page 19. Hereinafter cited as Pierre Jaubert and his family.
  23. [S209] J.E. Malherbe, Pierre Jaubert and his family.
 

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