Virgin islands families

In about 1721, he took up an estate in what was then called Pieter de Loos Bay, St. John.¹³² In July 1722, he was listed as a resident on St. Thomas and an owner of property on St. John, and was characterized as "good and reliable subject."¹³³

As of 1728, he had a manager [Mesterknegt] on the plantation with 14 male slaves, 2 female slaves, along with 2 male and 3 female manqueroons. He and his family lived on St. Thomas.¹³⁴ In 1729, the situation had not changed, with the exception that now there were 27 slaves on his St. John plantation.¹³⁵ In 1730, no real change had occurred, as there were 14 slaves, 9 manqueroon and 3 boys under age with a Mestereknegt. Johannes and his family were still living on St. Thomas¹³⁶.

In 1731, Johannes's estate had his son as a Mesterknegt, and there were 15 male and 2 female slaves, 7 female house slaves, 7 manqueroons, 10 boys and 6 girls under age. Johannes, his wife and children continued to live on St. Thomas.¹³⁷

In 1730, Johannes also acquired Robben Preyer's plantation after his death, and it was described as growing a little cotton. There were no slaves there.¹³⁸ In 1731, a little cotton was grown and and there were some animals, but there were not slaves.¹³⁹

Also in 1730, Johannes acquired a half part of estate no. 39, which had belonged to Jan van Harmael.¹⁴⁰

In 1731, estate no. 38, in Riff and Fish Bay, was said to have been acquired by Johannes on 10 October 1730, from Lucas Volkers and deceased Jan van Hermael or Jan van Hermael and Johannis Laurert Carstensen, which had been purchased at auction. There were no slaves on it¹⁴¹.
Children of Johannes and Sara (Mooy) van Beverhoudt:
1 i. Engel Peter van Beverhoudt, b. c1706 - d. before 31 January 1737.

? ii. Dorothea van Beverhoudt, b. c1709 - d. 8 August 1807.

Johannes van Beverhoudt,

Pieter van Beverhoudt

In 1728, there is a reference to the ownership of an estate on St. John, in Small and Large Cruz Bay, as follows: "Engel van Beverhoudt Junior on St. Thomas, has two plantations, the one given to his wife[,] the wife of Nully[,] and the second to Maria de Windt." There were on this cotton state as of 1727, 11 male and 3 female slaves, and 1 male manqueroon and 1 bosal.¹⁴² In 1729, matters remained the same on his St. John estate.¹⁴³ In 1730, Engel van Beverhoudt, Junior, moved from St. Thomas, and his family consisted of himself, a 14 year old daughter and 4 children under age. Resident was also a Mesterknegt. Among the slaves there were 60 adults, 22 children under age, 1 boy 11 years old and a girl 10 years, along with 5 manqueroons.¹⁴⁴

In 1731, a plantation in Small and Large Cruz Bay was listed as belonging to Engel Beverhoudt Junior's widow, on which she was resident, which was reported by Johannes van Beverhoudt. Among the children with her were a daughter, 14 years old, a son, 12 years old, and two boys and a girl also lived there, along with the Mesterknegt. In addition there were thirty able slaves, 4 manqueroons, 15 boys and 12 girls, who were under age.¹⁴⁵
Dorothea van Beverhoudt was born on on St. Thomas¹⁴⁶/St. Croix,¹⁴⁷ in about 1760.¹⁴⁸ She was baptized on 26 August 1709 in the St. Thomas Lutheran Church.¹⁴⁹ [There is a problem here of the difference between her presumed birth date and her baptismal date.] She was married to Peter Vogelsang, who was born in Norway in about 1752.¹⁵⁰

They were married by November 1788.¹⁵¹

She died 8 August 1807. He died on 2 December 1827.
Johannes van Beverhoudt was the son of Johannes van Beverhoudt.¹⁵² He was married to Diena Marcheé.¹⁵³ He wrote a will on St. John on 9 April 1749.¹⁵⁴ He was referred to as " Burgher Captain."¹⁵⁵

He had an estate on St. John in Reef Bay, from at least 1755 until 1762, after which it was listed in his wife's name, as his widow.

He was dead before 1 January 1767, and left no direct descendants.¹⁵⁶ He left only 20 S. to his heirs, and 1000 S. to each of his brother Pieter's sons.¹⁵⁷

On 18 August 1767, when Diena Marcheé made her will, she was living on St. Thomas.¹⁵⁸

2. ii. Daniel van Beverhoudt

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Johannes van Beverhoudt was married to Maria Duurloo, both of whom were members of the Dutch Reformed Church on St. Thomas.¹⁶¹ He owned an estate on the east end of St. Thomas.¹⁶²
Child of Johannes and Maria (Duurloo) van Beverhoudt:
1. i. Lucas van Beverhoudt, b. c1726

2. ii. ? van Beverhoudt, b. 23 October 1728

She died before 9 November 1740. He died 25 November 1751, in New York and was buried by the Pastor of the New York Dutch Church.

He was dead by 27 June 1765.¹⁷² In 1765, she was living on St. John.¹⁷³

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In 1841, they were living at 13 Church Street, Christiansted and he was a Royal Bookkeeper. ¹⁸³

2. ii. Augustus Lafayette Dardis Beverhoudt, b. c1831

In 1831, he was living in the household of Michael Dardis.¹⁸⁷

In 1835, he was living with Michael B. Dardis at his home at 18a King Street, Christiansted.¹⁸⁸

In 1864, he was a saddle maker in Puerto Rico,¹⁸⁹ but by 1866 he was in Christiansted in the same profession.¹⁹⁰ He was married to Rachel Constantia Francis, who was born in about 1839, and was a member of the Lutheran Church.¹⁹¹ In 1864, she was living in Christiansted.¹⁹²

4. ii. Florence Augusta van Beverhoudt, b. 18 November 1865

In 1831, he was living in the household of Michael Dardis.¹⁹⁴

In 1835, he was living with Michael B. Dardis at his home at 18a King Street, Christiansted.¹⁹⁵
3. Lafayette Dardis van Beverhoudt was born on 2 August 1864 and baptized in the Christiansted Lutheran Church on 8 November 1864.¹⁹⁶
4. Florence Augusta van Beverhoudt was born on 18 November 1865 and baptized in the Christiansted Lutheran Church on 1 April 1866.¹⁹⁷

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2. ii. Claudius van Beverhoudt, b. 16 April 1829

3. iii. Eleonora van Beverhoudt, b. 14 May 1830

4. iv. Engel van Beverhoudt, b. 10 March 1832

5. v. Bertha van Beverhoudt, b. 12 July 1833
1. Johannes van Beverhoudt was born on 9 December 1827, classified as a free mustice, and was baptized in the Christiansted Lutheran Mission Church on 17 February 1828. ²⁰⁰
2. Claudius van Beverhoudt was born on 16 April 1829, classified as free colored, and he was baptized in the Christiansted Danish Lutheran Church on 2 August 1829.²⁰¹
3. Eleonora van Beverhoudt was 14 May 1830 and was baptized in the Christiansted Danish Lutheran Church on 15 August 1830. ²⁰²
4. Engel van Beverhoudt was born on 10 March 1832 and was baptized in the Christiansted Danish Lutheran Church on 13 May 1832.²⁰³
5. Bertha van Beverhoudt was born on 12 July 1833 and was baptized in the Christiansted Danish Lutheran Church on 22 September 1833.²⁰⁴
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Caroline Beverhout was born on St. Croix in about 1827 and was baptized in the Anglican Church.\²⁰⁵

In October 1846, she was living in the household of Hans Raahauge and family, at 13 Queen Street, Frederiksted, free, and unmarried, supported by Hans Raahauge.²⁰⁶

He had a relationship, between about 1836 and 1846, with Aletta E. ²¹⁰ Williams,²¹¹who was born on St. Croix in about 1811, and was baptized in the Lutheran Church.²¹²

In October 1841, he was living with Aletta E. Williams and his children at 2b Prince Street, Christiansted, unmarried and employed as a Tailor and a Private in the Christiansted Division.²¹³

In October 1846, he was living with Aletta E. Williams and their children at 10ab Prince Street, Christiansted, unmarried and employed as a Tailor and a private in the Christiansted Division, and she was employed as a Housekeeper.²¹⁴

2. ii. Mark Beverhoudt, b. c1838

3. iii. William Aahman[?] Beverhoudt, b. 3 May 1839

4. iv. E. W. Beverhoudt, b. c1841

5. v. L. E. Z. v. Beverhoudt, b. c1843
1. Thomas Leopold Beverhoudt was born on St. Croix²¹⁵ on 13 February 1837 and was baptized on 25 December 1839 in the St. Croix Danish Lutheran Church. ²¹⁶

In October 1841, he was living with his parents and siblings at 2b Prince Street, Christiansted, supported by his father.²¹⁷

In October 1846, he was living with his parents and siblings at 10ab Prince Street, Christiansted. ²¹⁸
2. Mark Beverhoudt was born on St. Croix in about 1838 and was baptized in the Lutheran Church.²¹⁹

In October 1841, he was living with his parents and siblings at 2b Prince Street, Christiansted, supported by his father.²²⁰

In October 1841, he was living with his parents and siblings at 2b Prince Street, Christiansted, supported by his father.²²⁴

In October 1846, he was living with his parents and siblings at 10ab Prince Street, Christiansted. ²²⁵
4. E. W. Beverhoudt was born on St. Croix in about 1843 and was baptized in the Lutheran Church on 25 October 1843. ²²⁶

In October 1846, he was living with his parents and siblings at 10ab Prince Street, Christiansted. ²²⁷

In October 1846, she was living with her parents and siblings at 10ab Prince Street, Christiansted. ²²⁹

1755-56, 1758-61: Jochum Melchior van Beverhoudt (Unk. x 3200)

sugar whites: 00:00:00 servants: 01:00:00 slaves: 47:20:02:29 (1755:1)

sugar whites: 00:00:00 servants: 00:00:00 slaves: 27:11:01:12 (1756:1)

sugar 00:00:00 00:00:00 28:12:02:22 (1758:1)

sugar 00:00:00 00:00:00 37:11:00:23 (1759:1)

[1760: divided into two estates & van Beverhoudt kept one (unk. x 1600)]

sugar 00:00:00 01:00:00 24:13:05:09 (1760:1)

sugar 00:00:00 01:00:00 24:13:05:09 (1761:1)
1755: Johannes van Beverhoudt Glaudiszoons Arvinger (3000x1500)

1756: Johannes van Beverhoudt Glaudizoonzoon

cotton whites: 00:00:00 servants: 00:00:00 slaves: 07:06:02:04 (1755:2)

cotton whites: 01:01:01 servants: 00:00:00 slaves: 07:03:02:07 (1756:2)

(1755:not owner of the above)

none whites: 01:01:01 servants: 00:00:00 slaves: 08:03:03:03 (1755:2)
1755: Johannes van Beverhoudt Gaudiszoonzoon (unkn. x 4500)

(1755: East End, sold to M. A. Currea)

cotton slaves: 05:04:00:01 (1755:2)

(1758: they are paying for the Jew Emanuel De Abraham Ottwarius Corea, who run away)

cotton 00:00:00 00:00:00 06:05:00:01 (1758:7)
"Little Northside Quarter" (1759:2)
1755-6 , 1758 Claudius van Beverhoudt (unknown x 2664)

sugar whites: 00:00:00 servants: 01:00:00 slaves: 30:18:02:26 (1755:2)

sugar whites: 00:00:00 servants: 01:00:00 slaves: 21:16:02:25 (1756:2)

sugar 00:00:00 00:00:00 11:01:02:07 (1758:3)

1758 sold to Major & Commandant Johan Georg von Johnn (1759:3)
"Southside Quarter" (1759:6)
1759-61 Johannes van Beverhoudt Glaudizoonszoon (unkn. x 2400)

(1759: purchased form Byfoged Hans Jentoft Leth)

cotton whites: 00:00:00 servants: 00:00:00 slaves: 10:08:02:03 (1759:6)

cotton 00:00:00 00:00:00 06:06:02:03 (1760:7)

cotton 00:00:00 00:00:00 06:06:02:03 (1761:7)

1759-61 Claudius van Beverhoudt (3000 x 600)(purchased from Thomas Orll)

cotton whites: 00:00:00 servants: 00:00:00 slaves: 08:02:02:07 (1759:7)

2 cotton 00:00:00 00:00:00 12:06:01:05 (1760:8)

00:00:00 00:00:00 12:06:01:05 (1761:8)

Town
1755-6, 1758 Engel van Beverhoudts Encke

town whites: 00:01:00 slaves: 04:01:02;02 (1755:5)

town whites: 00:01:00 slaves: 04:01:02:02 (1756:6)

00:01:00 04:00:03:02 (1758:8)

town whites: 01:01:04 slaves: 10:01:03:09 (1755:6)

town whites: 01:01:05 slaves: 10:01:03:09 (1756:7)

01:02:05 00:00:00:00 (1758:9)

01:01:05 00:00:00:00 (1759:8)

01:01:03 08:00:01:08 (1760:10)

01:01:06 08:00:02:03 (1761:9)
1755-6, 1758-61 Claudius van Beverhoudt

town whites: 00:01:04 slaves: 00:00:02:00 (1755:8)

town whites: 01:01:00 slaves: 08:00:02:04 (1756:9)

01:01:01 07:01:04:07 (1758:10)

01:01:01 12:01:05:06 (1759:10)

02:01:03 09:00:03:06 (1760:14)

01:01:00 00:00:00:00 (1761:14)
1755-6, 1758 Johannes van Beverhoudt Glaudiszoons Arvinger, who are young

town whites: 00:00:02 slaves: 03:00:02:02 (1755:8)

town whites: 1/2:01:00 slaves: 03:00:02:02 (1756:9)

1/2:01:00 05:00:01:02 (1758:10)

1759-61 Johannes van Bevernhoudt Glaudizons Zoon

town whites: 01:01:03 slaves: 03:01:01:00 (1759:8)

01:01:03 05:01:00:03 (1760:9)

01:01:00 05:00:00:00 (1761:13)

town whites: 01:01:01 slaves: 05:00:01:08 (1760:12)

01:01:00 05:00:01:08 (1761:12)
Appendix 2.
Residences of Adrian van Beverhoudt:

Men Women Children Boys Girls

1740: Christiansted 1 1 ?

1742: Christiansted

1754 Christiansted - resident

1755: Christiansted tax list does not exist

1756: [134] Strand Street, Christiansted 1 3

1757: [96] Strand Street, Christiansted 1 3

1758: 40 King's Street, Christiansted 1 1 2

1759: [33] King's Street, Christiansted 1 1 2

1760: 32 King's Street, Christiansted 1 2

Appendix 3.

The residences of Lucas van Beverhoudt (1728-1796):
Men Women Boys/Girls Boys Girls

1760: Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1 1

1761: Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1 1

1762: Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1 1

1764: 1 Strand Street, Christiansted 1 [he himself is in Europe]

1765: Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1

1766: 1 Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1

1767: 1 Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1

1768: 1 Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1

1769: 1 Strand Street, Christiansted 1

1770: 3 Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1

1771: 62 King's Street, Christiansted 1

1772: 2 Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1 2 3

1773: 2 Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1 2 2

1774: 2 Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1 2 2

1775: 2 Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1 1

1776: Tax record missing

1777: 1 Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1 2

1778: 1 Strand Street, Christiansted 1 1 3

1779: 1 Strand Street, Christiansted - sold to David McFarlane

p. 299]
Clarkson appointed forty black captains, including ... another Pioneer originally from St. Croix, Henry Beverhout, ... who were to be distributed among the ships. ...

When he got back from another trip up-river to Bance Island ... he was handed an extraordinary letter. It was signed by Henry Beverhout on behalf of his own company, but evidently spoke for many more. There were immediate, material, concrete issues to which Beverhout haddressed imself: "the pepel of our Companey Consesents to the wagers that your honoer proposul that is to work for two Shillens a day as long as we drowr our provisions'...

But the document of the 25^th of June was not just a list of grievances, more a social and political contract. It was an assertion, the first of its kind, of the civil and political rights to which the blacks knew they were entitled. It was, in factg, the first African-American demand for representation-a proper share in British freedom. 'We are all willing to be govern by the laws of england in full but we donot Consent to gave it in to your hands with out haven aney of our own Culler in it.' ... 'ther is non of us wold wish your hoer to go way [p. 337] and leave us hear but your will be pleased to rember what y our honer told the piepel in a maraca [America] at Shelburn that is whoever Came to Sarraleon wold be free and houls have a law and when theur war aney trial thear should be a jurey of both white and black and all should be equel so we Consideren all this think that we have a wright to Chuse men that we think proper for to act for us in a reasonable manner'. ... 'we wish for pece if posable we can but to gave all out of our hands we cannot your honer know that we have laws and ragerlations among our self and be Consirent with the laws of England because we have seen it in all the parts whear eaver we have being Sir we do not mene to take the law in our hands by no meanes but to have your honer approbation for we own you to be our had and governer.'