Schermerhorn, Simon

Birth Name Schermerhorn, Simon
Gender male
Age at Death 70 years, 8 months, 17 days

Narrative

From Schermerhorn Genealogy and Family Chronicles:

Simon Schermerhorn was a part owner of the Brooklyn property, purchased by him and his brother Peter in 1795, but held it only a short time, transferring his share to his brother. Little is known of the activities of this Simon Schermerhorn. He was evidently engaged in the shipping business, as were most members of the family at this period. His attachment to the Colonial cause during the Revolution is apparent, from the following order by General Putnam, Apr. 17, 1776, issued in the Gazette of that date:

"In order that it may be more convenient for the people at the North River, His Excellency, General Putnam, has been pleased to order that a person should be appointed there to give permits to oyster boats, &c., going down; and Mr. Simon Schermerhorn is appointed for that purpose."

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth January 17, 1748     1a
Baptism   New York City    
Death October 3, 1818     1b

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Schermerhorn, JohannesJuly 8, 1715September 10, 1768
Mother Cannon, SarahJune 11, 1721December 30, 1762
    Brother     Schermerhorn, Arnout March 12, 1742
    Sister     Schermerhorn, Mary December 21, 1743
    Brother     Schermerhorn, John January 15, 1746
         Schermerhorn, Simon January 17, 1748 October 3, 1818
    Brother     Schermerhorn, Peter October 1, 1749 January 28, 1826
    Sister     Schermerhorn, Sarah October 3, 1751
    Sister     Schermerhorn, Catharine November 28, 1753
    Brother     Schermerhorn, Abraham March 27, 1755 1825
    Brother     Schermerhorn, Cornelius December 10, 1756 March 1826
    Sister     Schermerhorn, Catharine March 21, 1759 March 26, 1848
    Sister     Schermerhorn, Esther July 10, 1761 July 20, 1761
    Sister     Schermerhorn, Hester December 18, 1762 August 17, 1763

Families

Family of Schermerhorn, Simon and Bussing, Jane
Married Wife Bussing, Jane ( * July 1, 1750 + October 11, 1826 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage September 9, 1773     1b
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Schermerhorn, John S.January 8, 1776