The Beekman family (sometimes spelled Beeckman) is a family of

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descent that was prominent during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries in the area now known as the

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. Members of this family played a critical role in the formation of the United States and served as leaders in business, politics and society.

History

The name Beekman is from "beck," the Dutch word for "mouth," the English "beak," or an abbreviation of "bekken," the Dutch word for basin. "According to Putnam's ''Historic New York'', 'Beekman or the man of the brook; this interpretation of the name was recognized by heralds during the reign of King James I of England when the arms granted to the Rev. Mr. Beekman, grandfather of William, as a coat of arms, a rivulet running between roses." The crest is three feathers on a helmet of steel represented in profile. The motto is: ''Mens conscia Recti''." The progenitor of the American Beekmans,

Wilhelmus Beekman Wilhelmus Hendricksen Beekman (April 28, 1623 – September 21, 1707) — also known as William Beekman and Willem Beekman (or Beeckman) — was a Dutch immigrant to America who came to New Amsterdam (now New York City) from the Netherlands in the ...

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, came to

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in the Dutch province of

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in 1647. The Beekman estates were in Flatbush,

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. His ancestors were residents of the country of the Rhine, and a branch of the family were Barons of Belgium. Wilhelmus' grandfather, Cornelius Beekman, was a wealthy burgher of

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, who resided on the

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in Germany.

Notable members

(1623–1707), Treasurer of the Dutch West India Company, Governor of Delaware and Pennsylvania, 1653/58-1663 *

Hendrick Beekman Col. Hendrick "Henry" Beekman JP (March 9, 1652 – 1716), was a colonial American judge and politician. Early life Beekman was born on March 9, 1652 in Kingston. He was the eldest son of the former Catalina de Boogh and Wilhelmus Beekman. Hi ...

(1652–1716), Governor of Delaware, Mayor of New York City, namesake of the town of

Beekman, New York Beekman is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is part of the Poughkeepsie– Newburgh– Middletown, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York– Newark–Bridgeport, NY- NJ- CT- PA Combined Statistical ...

Gerardus Beekman Gerardus Willemse Beekman (c. August 1653 – October 10, 1723) was a wealthy physician, land owner, and colonial governor of the Province of New York. Early life He was christened August 17, 1653 at Corlaer's Hook Plantation, New York, the seco ...

(1653–1723), colonel, surgeon, Governor of the Province of New York *

Henry Beekman Henry Beekman (January 4, 1687 – January 3, 1775) was a prominent colonial American politician and landowner. Early life Beekman was born in Kingston, New York. the son of Judge Hendrick "Henry" Beekman (1652–1716) and his wife, Johanna ( n� ...

(1687–1775), prominent colonial American politician and landowner * James Beekman (1732–1807), New York City merchant * John P. Beekman (1788–1861), New York physician and politician *

Thomas Beekman Thomas Beekman (July 4, 1790 – February 2, 1870) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York. Biography Beekman was born in Kinderhook, New York to John J. Beekman and Annatje Pruyn. His elder brother was Dr. John Pru ...

(1790–1870), American politician, U.S. Representative from New York *

James William Beekman James William Beekman (22 November 1815 – 15 June 1877) was an arts patron and politician from New York who served as the vice president of the New York Hospital. He was a member of the prominent Beekman family. Early life James William ...

(1815–1877), New York City landowner * Henry Rutgers Beekman (1845–1900), justice of the

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and

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Daniel H. Beekman Daniel Henry Beekman (May 29, 1874 – February 1, 1951) was an American jurist, banker, and politician. Early life and education Beekman was born on May 29, 1874, in North Branch, New Jersey, the son of John Henry Beekman and Mary Elizabeth Lan ...

(1874–1951), New Jersey attorney, judge, banker, and Democratic politician.

Family tree

* Rev. Gerardus Beekman (1558–1625) m. Agnes Stunning (1557–1614) ** Martin "Hendrick" Beekman (1585–1642) m. (1) Gertruyd Gommersbach (1589–1619) m. (2) 1621: Maritje "Mary" Baudartius (1600–1630); m. (3) Alida Ottenbeek (b. 1605) *** Gerardus Beekman (1622–1678) m. Joanna Plautius ***

(1623–1707) m. 1649 Catalina de Boogh **** Maria Beekman (1650–1679) m. Nicholas William Stuyvesant ****

(1652–1716) m. Jannetje "Johanna" (''

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'' de Loper) Davidson (1650–1743) ***** Wilhelmus "William" Beekman (1682–1700) ***** Catryntie "Catharine" Beekman (1683–1745) m. (1): Cornelius Exveen m. (2): Johannes "John" Rutsen m. (3): Albert Pawling *****

(1687–1775) m. (1): Janet Livingston (d. 1724); m. (2) Gertrude Van Cortlandt ****** Margaret Beekman (1724–1800) m. Robert Livingston (1718–1775) *******

Robert R. Livingston Robert Robert Livingston (November 27, 1746 (Old Style November 16) – February 26, 1813) was an American lawyer, politician, and diplomat from New York, as well as a Founding Father of the United States. He was known as "The Chancellor", afte ...

(1746–1813) m. Mary Stevens ******* Janet Livingston (d. 1824) m. Gen.

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(1738–1775) ******* Margaret Livingston (1749–1823) m.

Thomas Tillotson Thomas Tillotson (May 5, 1832) was an American physician and politician. Life Born in the Province of Maryland around 1751 or 1752, Tillotson received a thorough education, studied medicine, and practiced. He was the great great nephew of the A ...

(1750–1832) *******

Henry Beekman Livingston Henry Beekman Livingston Jr. (October 13, 1748 – February 29, 1828) has been proposed as being the uncredited author of the poem ''A Visit from St. Nicholas'', more popularly known (after its first line) as ''The Night Before Christmas''. Cre ...

(1750–1831) m. Anne Hume Shippen (1763–1841) ******* Catharine Livingston m.

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(1755–1851) m. 1779: Margaret Sheafe; m. (2) 1789: Eliza McEvers ******* Gertrude Livingston (1757–1833) m. Morgan Lewis (1754–1844) ******* Joanna Livingston (1759–1827) m.

Peter R. Livingston Peter Robert Livingston (October 3, 1766 – January 19, 1847 Rhinebeck, New York) was an American politician who served as Acting Lieutenant Governor of New York from February to October 1828. Early life Peter Robert Livingston was born on Oc ...

(1766–1847) ******* Alida Livingston (1761–1822) m.

John Armstrong Jr. John Armstrong Jr. (November 25, 1758April 1, 1843) was an American soldier, diplomat and statesman who was a delegate to the Continental Congress, U.S. Senator from New York, and United States Secretary of War under President James Madison. A me ...

(1758–1843) *******

Edward Livingston Edward Livingston (May 28, 1764May 23, 1836) was an American jurist and statesman. He was an influential figure in the drafting of the Louisiana Civil Code of 1825, a civil code based largely on the Napoleonic Code. Livingston represented both ...

(1764–1836) m. (1) 1788: Mary McEvers; m. (2) Madame Louise Moreau de Lassy (''née'' Davezac) in 1805 ***** Cornelia Beekman (1693–1742) m. Gilbert Livingston. ******* Margaret Livingston m.

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******* Joanna Livingston m.

Pierre Van Cortlandt Pierre Van Cortlandt (January 10, 1721 – May 1, 1814) was an American politician who served as the first Lieutenant Governor of New York. He was first elected to the New York Assembly in March 1768 and served in that body as the representative ...

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(1653–1723) m. 1677: Magdalena Abeel (–1745) ***** Divertje "Deborah" Beekman (1674–1737) m. Theunis Hendricksen Wiltse (1674–1741) ***** William Beekman (1684–1770) m. Catharine Delanoy (1691–1765) ****** James Beekman (1732–1807) m. 1752: Janneke "Jane" Keteltas (1734–1817) ******* Abraham Keteltas Beekman (1756–1816) m. Johanna Beekman ******* James Beekman Jr. (1758–1837) m. Lydia Watkins Drew ******* Jane Beekman (b. 1760) m. Stephen Van Cortlandt ******* Catharine "Caty" Beekman (b. 1762) m. Elisha Boudinot ******* Mary Beekman (b. 1765) m. Stephen N.

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******* John Beekman (1768–1843) m. Mary Elizabeth Goad Bedlow (1771–1848) ******** William Fenwick Beekman (1809–1872) m. Catherine Alexander Neilson (1814–1892) ********* Henry Rutgers Beekman (1845–1900) m. Isabella Lawrence ********** Henry Rutgers Beekman (1880–1937) ******* Gerard Beekman (1774–1833) m. Catharine Saunders (1785–1835) ********

(1815–1877) m. Abian Ann Steele Milledoler (1819–1897) ********* Catherine Beekman (1841–1923) m. William W.

Hoppin Hoppin is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Augustus Hoppin (1828–1896), American book illustrator *Courtland Hector Hoppin (1906–1974), American artist *Howard Hoppin (1856–1940), American architect *James Mason Hoppin (18 ...

Jr. (1840–1913) ********* Gerard Beekman (1842–1918) ********* Philip Milledoller Beekman (1845–1846) ********* James William Beekman Jr. (1847–1908) ********* Cornelia Augusta Beekman (1849–1917) ***** Adrian Beekman (1682–1705) m. Aletta Lispenard (–1705) ***** Gerardus Beekman (1693–1746) m. (1): Anna Maria van Horne (1696–1726); m. (2) 1727: Catharine Provoost ****** Gerardus Garret Beekman (1719–1796) m. Anna van Horne (1726–1746) ******* Gerardus Garret Beekman Jr. (1746–1822) m. 1772: Cornelia Van Cortlandt (1753–1847) ******** Ann Beekman (1778–1857) m. 1803: Frederick de Peyster (1758–1834) ********* Frederic de Peyster II (1796–1882) m. (1) 1820: Mary Justina

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; m. (2) 1839: Maria Antoinette (''née'' Kane) Hone **********

John Watts de Peyster John Watts de Peyster, Sr. (March 9, 1821 – May 4, 1907) was an American author on the art of war, philanthropist, and the Adjutant General of New York.Allaben, p. 205 He served in the New York State Militia during the Mexican–American War an ...

(1821–1907) m. Estelle Livingston (1819–1898) **** Cornelia Beekman (1655–1679) m. 1674: Isaac Van Vleck **** Johannes Beekman (1656–1751) m. Aeltje Thomas Popinga ***** Thomas Beekman (1689–1759) m. Maria Wynkoop (1693–1758) ****** Johannes Beekman (1723–1792) m. Lydia Van Keurew (–1795) ******* John J. Beekman (1761–1795) m. Annatje Pruyn ******** John P. Beekman (1788–1861) m. 1821: Eliza Griffith Clark (1792–1875) ********

(1790–1870) m. Lydia Van Schaack *** Marteen Hendricksz Beekman (1624–1711) m. Susanna Janz Labattie **** Hendrick Beekman (1645–) m. Annetje Quackenbosch ***** Susanna Beekman m. Tunis Jans Van Middleswaert (1682–1742) ***** Maria Beekman (1697–1744) m. Pieter Fonda (b. 1697) **** Johannes Beekman (1657–1732) m. (1) Machtelt Schermerhorn; m. (2) Eva Vinhagen ***** Johannes Beekman Jr. (1684–1741) m. 1714: Esther Wendell (b. 1686) ***** Jacob Beekman (1685–1739) m. 1714: Debora Hansen ******

Johannes Jacobse Beekman Johannes "John" Jacobse Beekman (August 8, 1733 – December 17, 1802) was a New York politician and businessman of Dutch descent. He served as Mayor of Albany, New York and a member of the New York State Assembly. Early life Beekman was ...

(1733–1802) m. 1759: Maria Sanders (1740–1794) ******* Deborah Beekman (1763–1791) m. 1787:

John De Peyster Douw Johannes "John" De Peyster Douw (January 20, 1756 – February 22, 1835) was an American merchant, lawyer, soldier and civic leader. Early life Douw was born on January 20, 1756, and grew up in his parents' home in Albany and their country home k ...

(1756–1835) ***** Maritje "Mary" Beekman (b. 1692) m. 1710: Arnout Schermerhorn (1686–1749) ****** Johannes "John" Schermerhorn (1715–1768) m. Sarah Cannon (1721–1762) *******

Peter Schermerhorn Peter Schermerhorn (October 1, 1749 – January 28, 1826) was a wealthy New York City merchant and land owner. He was the father of Abraham Schermerhorn and the paternal grandfather of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor. Early life Schermerhorn was b ...

(1749–1826) m. 1771: Elizabeth Bussing ********

Abraham Schermerhorn Abraham Schermerhorn (April 9, 1783 – February 3, 1850) was a wealthy New York City merchant who was also prominent in social affairs. He was the father of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, known as the Mrs. Astor. Early life Schermerhorn was b ...

(1783–1850) m. Helen Van Courtlandt White (1792–1881) ********* Caroline Webster Schermerhorn (1830–1908) m. William Backhouse Astor Jr. (1829–1892) ***** Martin Beekman (1695–) m. 1721: Geertruy Visscher ****** Johannes Beekman (1722–1790) m. (1) 1754: Maria Nicolls; m. (2) 1764: Elizabeth Douw ****** Eva Beekman (1734–1803) m. Abraham

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(1735–1812) ***** Hendrick Beekman (1707–1755) m. Annetje "Anna" Swits (b. 1712) ****** Johannes Beekman (1738–1794) m. Hendrickje van Buren (b. ) ******* Henry Beekman (1774–1857) m. Catherine McPhaedris Livingston (1789–1863) ******** Helen Smith Beekman (1817–1896) m. John Andrew Graham (1808–1883) ******** Gilbert Livingston Beeckman (1823–1874) m. Margaret Atherton Foster (1832–1904) ********* Katherine Livingston Beeckman (1855–1941) m.

Louis Lasher Lorillard Louis Lasher Lorillard (November 26, 1849 – October 22, 1910) was a prominent American clubman. Personal life Louis was born on November 26, 1849 in New York City. He was the son of Pierre Lorillard III (1796–1867) and Catherine ( née Griswol ...

(1849–1910) ********* Margaret Atherton Beeckman (1861–1951) m. (1) Campbell Steward (1852–1936) ********* Martha Beeckman (1863–1951) m.

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(1863–1941) *********

Robert Livingston Beeckman Robert Livingston Beeckman (April 15, 1866 – January 21, 1935) was an American stockbroker, sportsman, and politician who served as the 52nd Governor of Rhode Island. Early life Beeckman was born on April 15, 1866 in New York City, New York. ...

(1866–1935) m. (1) 1902: Eleanor Thomas (d. 1920); m. (2) 1923: Edna (''née'' Marston) Burke

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