Willem Adriaan van der Stel

M, #6881, b. circa 1664
Father*Simon van der Stel1 b. 14 Oct 1639, d. 24 Jun 1712
Mother*Joanna Jacoba Six b. 21 Feb 1645, d. 8 Nov 1700

Copyright / Terms of Use Notice


The material on this website is subject to copyright.
Facts (names, dates, and places) are not copyright. You are free to transcribe them but not cut and paste into your data provided you use the correct attribution and citation.
I have created the narratives, sentences, and citations; they are copyright and may not be used.
You may not add them to your genealogy, your personal documents, your tree on Ancestry, nor in the data or profile sections on Geni, nor anywhere else.
Many of the images are also copyright. You may not copy them without the consent of the copyright holders.
You must use the correct attribution and citation, viz.: Robertson, Delia. The First Fifty Years Project. Here you add the page URL.

NGK (Cape Town) Baptisms 1665-1695NGK (Cape Town) Baptisms 1665-1695
NGK (Cape Town) Marriages1665-1695NGK (Cape Town) Marriages 1665-1695
NGK Stellenbosch Baptisms 1688-1732NGK Stellenbosch Baptisms 1688-1732
JournalsJournal 1699-1732
LettersLetters Despatched 1696-1708
Last Edited08/10/2016
Birth*Willem Adriaan van der Stel was born circa 1664 in Haarlem.1
 
Marriage*He married Maria de Haese on 20 February 1684 Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, (Cape Town), de Caep de Goede Hoop.2
 

Family

Maria de Haese b. c 1664
Child
Arrival* On 23 January 1699, Willem Adriaan van der Stel and Maria de Haese arrived at the Cape from Texel on board the Stad Ceulen or Drie Kroonen.3 
(Author) Letter On 16 June 1702 In a letter from Willem Adriaan van der Stel and the Council of Policy to Roelof Diodati Commander for Mauritius and his council, the latter were informed that Pieter Becker was to be banished to Mauritius in terms of a sentence passed by the Council of Justice on 10 November 1701 for assaulting the cornet of the burgher-dragoons, Jan Stevens Botma. But Becker escaped into the interior before he could be shipped to Mauritius.4,5 
(Author) Letter On 31 July 1703 In a letter from Willem Adriaan van der Stel and the Council of Policy to Roelof Diodati Commander for Mauritius and his council, the latter were informed that Pieter Becker had escaped to the interior prior to his banishment to Mauritius.6 
Defence* On 18 February 1706, in a petition signed by over 60 burghers, the VOC was asked to remove Willem Adriaan van der Stel as governor of the Cape, accusing him, inter alia, of corruption and dictatorial behaviour. Willem Adriaan van der Stel countered with a written Deduction in his defence which he buttressed with various documents, including interrogatories of some of the complainants, including Pierre Rousseau.7 
Defence On 16 March 1706 a petition on behalf of Willem Adriaan van der Stel was signed by the following free fishers, some of whom were also free blacks: Willem Basson, Reinier van der Sande, Jan Willemse Vermeulen, Willem Duijsert, Pieter Pieterse de Groot, Lambert Simonsz Stam, Claes van Coningshoven, Domingo van Bengale, Abraham Veij, Moses van Macassar, Joost Ventura, Coridon van Negapatnam, Emanùel van Macasser, Mirra Moor van Ceylon, Reva van Macassar and Katzilimuda van Macassar. The signatories testified that they, along with their families and slaves, had been allowed to earn an honest living fishing in Table Bay and further afield, without let or hindrance from the governor or any official acting on his behalf.8 
(Owner) BaptismSlave On 20 June 1706 Diana van Cochin was baptized Nederduitsche Gereformeerde Kerk, (Cape Town), I have assumed this to be the correct baptism for Diana van Cochin, purchased by Willem Adriaan van der Stel. in 1704. Corrections gratefully received.9 
(Owner) BaptismSlave On 20 June 1706 Cicilia NN was baptized (Cape Town), I have not been able to further identify this individual other than that on this date she was a slave owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel.10 
Baptisms - WitnessWillem Adriaan van der Stel and Maria de Haese witnessed the baptism of Abraham Overnij on 26 March 1684 Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, (Cape Town), de Caep de Goede Hoop.11
NotesIn 1705 Adam Tas together with Henningh Hùijsing and Willem Willemsz van Zijl drew up a petition against Willem Adriaan van der Stel which they despatched to the the Company in Den Haag. They complained he exceeded his powers as governor and accused him of corruption, including using company resources and slaves to develop his private estate Welgelen; that he extorted bribes from freemen seeking to obtain land. The petition was signed by 63 of the 550 vrijburhers, including Hans Jacob Conterman, Pierre Rousseau, Claas van Westhuijsen and Jacob Kloet.7
On 15 February 1714 Scipio Africanus was made a captain of the 'Hottentots' by Willem Adriaan van der Stel and was identifed as the brother and heir of Hasdrubal. A mere 60 years after the arrival of the first white settlers, the Khoe and San had been shunted off their lands and deprived of their inherent right to choose their own leaders or follow their own succession customs.12
On 15 February 1714 Hercules was made a captain of the 'Hottentots' by Willem Adriaan van der Stel and was identifed as the brother and heir of Hartloop. A mere 60 years after the arrival of the first white settlers, the Khoe and San had been shunted off their lands and deprived of their inherent right to choose their own leaders or follow their own succession customs.12
On 15 February 1714 Hannibal was made a captain of the 'Hottentots' by Willem Adriaan van der Stel and was identifed as the brother and heir of Jason. A mere 60 years after the arrival of the first white settlers, the Khoe and San had been shunted off their lands and deprived of their inherent right to choose their own leaders and/or follow their own succession customs.13
On 15 February 1714 Kouga Jr. was made a captain of the 'Hottentots' by Willem Adriaan van der Stel and was identifed as the son and heir of Kouga Snr. A mere 60 years after the arrival of the first white settlers, the Khoe and San had been shunted off their lands and deprived of their inherent right to choose their own leaders or follow their own succession customs.12
Monsterrollen and Opgaafrollen (Muster and tax rolls)1731 Jonker van Macassar and Rosetta van Java were enumerated on the opgaafrol (census/tax roll) in the, along with two sons, presumably Johannis van de Caep and Adriaan van der Caep. Recorded with them were two male slaves, who would have been one of the following individuals Alexander van Couchin, Cassamie of Origin Unknown and Fortuijn van Bougis. All of these individuals appear variously in the record connected to one or both of the principles. Significantly, Willem Duijsert, recorded as Willem Duytsers is living with the family. Is he perhaps their servant kindly taken in and allowed to run his 150 sheep on the family's lands due to a longstanding friendship? Duijsert and Jonker van Macassar, who on that occasion was recorded as Sriyay Moeda, were among those whom, in 1706, signed in support of Willem Adriaan van der Stel.14
Slave BirthsBefore 18 February 1703, Arent van de Caep was born in bondage and was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop.15
Before 13 June 1706, Magdalena van de Caep was born in bondage and was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop.16
Before 21 November 1706, Francina van der Caep was born in bondage and was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop.16
Before 6 February 1707, Catharina van de Caep was born in bondage and was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop.17,18
Before 17 July 1707, Delphina van de Caep was born in bondage and was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop.16
Before 7 August 1707, Anna van der Caep was born in bondage and was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel.19
Before 28 August 1707, Bernardus NN was born in bondage and was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop.20
Before 28 August 1707, Pieter Joannes NN was born in bondage and was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop.20
Before 28 August 1707, Laurens van de Caep was born in bondage and was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop.21
Willem Adriaan van der Stel owned Gideon NN who was born in bondage, before 28 August 1707, de Caep de Goede Hoop.22
Before 28 August 1707, Joannes NN was born in bondage and was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop.21
Before 14 December 1707, Antie van de Caep was born in bondage and was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop.23
Slave TransactionsOn 3 March 1699 Isaak van de Kust Coromandel was sold by Willem Molenijser to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 65.24
On 3 March 1699 Hannibal van Macassar was sold by Jacob Alewijn to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 65.25
On 5 March 1699 Aäron van de Kust Coromandel and Lucretia van de Kust Coromandel were sold by Govert van Vlierden to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 80 and Rds. 50, respectively.26
On 12 March 1699 Maria van Macassar was sold on behalf of Maria Paviliaens by Johannes Kiesinge to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 80.27
On 11 May 1699 Coridon van Bengale and Silvia van Bengale were sold by Jan Dircks de Beer to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 20 each.28
On 13 May 1699 Januarie Origin Unknown, Februarie Origin Unknown, Maart Origin Unknown and Mei Origin Unknown were sold by Marius Roeland to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 30 each.29
On 28 June 1699 Pedro van St. Jago was sold by Edwardus Cadwell to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 40.30
On 28 June 1699 Antonio van St. Jago was sold by Edwardus Cadwell to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 40.31
On 28 June 1699 Domingo van Madden was sold by Edwardus Cadwell to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 40.32
On 23 January 1700 Junius van Madagascar was sold by Claes Decker to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 30.33
On 23 January 1700 Julius van Madagascar was sold by Claes Decker to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 30.34
On 23 January 1700 Augustus van Madagascar was sold by Claes Decker to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 30.35
On 23 January 1700 December van Madagascar was sold by Heribert Dompselaar to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 30.36
On 23 January 1700 Oost van Madagascar was sold by Heribert Dompselaar to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 30.37
On 25 January 1700 September van Madagascar was sold by Abraham van den Boogaard to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 30.38
On 25 January 1700 October van Madagascar was sold by Abraham van den Boogaard to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 30.39
On 25 January 1700 November van Madagascar was sold by Heribert Dompselaar to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 30.40
On 13 February 1700 Mercurius van Madagascar was sold by Abraham van den Boogaard to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 30.41
On 13 February 1700 Pan van Madagascar was sold by Abraham van den Boogaard to Willem Adriaan van der Stel, for Rds. 25.42
On 29 March 1701 Pieter van Madagascar was sold by Christian Elers to Willem Adriaan van der Stel.43
On 7 April 1701 Caffer van Tidore was sold by Kors van der Mast to Willem Adriaan van der Stel.44
On 7 April 1701 Abraham van Cochin and Coridon van Malabar were sold by Alexander Simonsz: to Willem Adriaan van der Stel.45
On 12 May 1702 Rosetta van Java was sold by Gerrit Koek to Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop, this is the only record in which a woman at the Cape is named as Rosetta van Jafnapatnam. The date of the transaction is said to be the 9th March in the Defence of WA van der Stel.46,47,48
On 29 February 1704 Lijsje van de Caab was sold by Geertruy Lubbringh to Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop.49
Willem Adriaan van der Stel bought a slave, Adam van Batavia, from Jacob Regenboog on 31 March 1704 de Caep de Goede Hoop.50
On 7 May 1704 Diana van Cochin was sold by an unknown person to Willem Adriaan van der Stel de Caep de Goede Hoop.51
After 23 April 1707 when her owner Willem Adriaan van der Stel departs the Cape, Rosetta van Java was apparently assigned to the household of Jonker van Macassar. As a baptised slave, she could not be sold. She was to become his concubine. It is assumed she was the same slave sold to Van der Stel in 1702, as there was no other individual at the Cape in this period who qualifies to be this woman.52
Slaves owned by individualsOn 28 August 1707 Antony NN was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel.21
On 28 August 1707 Jan Frederik was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel.21
On 28 August 1707 Francisco NN was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel.53
On 28 August 1707 Elsje NN was owned by Willem Adriaan van der Stel.54
Company JournalOn on 23 January 1699 Willem Adriaan van der Stel was mentioned in the Simon: About noon two shots were fired from Lion's Head, and at sunset the vessels “Stad Ceulen” and “Drie Kroonen” arrived in a fair state of health and condition, on board of which were the Hon. Councillor Extraordinary and Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel and family, who succeeds his father, Simon van der Stel.55
On on 26 January 1699 Willem Adriaan van der Stel was mentioned in the Simon: the new Governor was busy on the pier very early this morning, in order to land the boxes containing the young trees and all further kinds of plants, and have the whole conveyed to the Company's gardens.55
On on 31 January 1699 in the Willem Adriaan (as translated): January 31. Arrival of an English return ship, “The Fame,” from Madras.55
On on 1 February 1699 in the Willem Adriaan (as translated): February 1. Rev. Petrus Calden administers the sacrament at Stellenbosch; the sick visitor reads the service here.. Also mentioned: Dom:e Petrus Kalden.55
On on 2 February 1699 in the Willem Adriaan (as translated): February 2. The Commissioners are daily busy taking Company's stock here and in the country at the stations; as soon as they have finished the Hon. van der Stel will be publicly introduced to the people.55
On on 9 February 1699 in the Willem Adriaan (as translated): February 9. Landdrost Ditmar of Stellenbosch ordered to command the farmers to bring their corn to the Castle, as they are getting daily more negligent in doing so. The return fleet is daily expected, hence the necessity that they should be ordered to bring in as soon as possible all the wheat already threshed. As draft oxen were also required here, he was ordered to send 50.. Also mentioned: Michiel Ditmar.55
On on 11 February 1699 in the Willem Adriaan (as translated): February 11. The Commissioners having taken proper stock of all the Company's property here, the whole was handed over to the new Governor. Upon this the drums were beaten, and both military and burghers appeared under arms, when the son was solemnly introduced to the people by his father, the ex- Councillor Extraordinary and Governor Simon van der Stel. A general pardon was also proclaimed for the fugitive servants of the Company, viz., Antonie Oldendorp and Benedictus Sweitzer, who were hiding in the wilderness, should they appear within four weeks at the Castle and promise obedience.. Also mentioned: Antonie Oldendorp and Benedictus Sweitzer.55
On on 12 February 1699 in the Willem Adriaan (as translated): February 12. Resolution of Council. Some smith's coals ordered to be landed from the “Venhuizen". The bad state of the harvest this year, evident from the returns, about 3,000 muids less than last year, whilst 200 muids are required monthly for the garrison, independent of the quantity necessary for the ships and the people with their slaves. It is supposed, however, that the people did not make correct returns, and therefore they were to he advised by the Commissioners to state what they really have, that the Council might be spared the pain of taking other steps. Henceforth, all corn passing the Fort is to be kept there; and the burghers, whenever they require any, are to be provided with two or three muids. A list of the names of the latter is to be framed to see what quantity they bring to the mill, that the wheat crop may be managed in the most economical manner possible until the next harvest, and more seed saved for sowing. The subject of the Company's forests was discussed and their decay; also the heavy cost of fuel required by the people of the Cape district, and it was decided that the Governor and some members of the Council shall at an early day personally inspect the whole.55
On on 13 February 1699 in the Willem Adriaan (as translated): February 13. Arrival of the return fleet under the Hon. Councillor Extraordinary Daniel Heyns, who is landed in State by order of the Governor, being attended by Secunde Elzevier and Fiscal Blesius. On shore he and family are welcomed with thirteen guns and the dipping of flags. Soldiers and burghers under arms. The Commissioner takes his quarters in the new Governor's house. Three volleys were fired and also the guns of the fort discharged; and once more he was welcomed with a glass of wine. The Commissioner Heyns is publicly introduced to the people in his capacity as general inspector, &c.. Also mentioned: Samuel Elsevier, Joan Blesius and Commissioner Daneil Heijns.55
On on 21 February 1699 in the Willem Adriaan (as translated): February 21. The Commissioner lays his papers before the Political Council; and, amongst others, mentions that it was the wish of the Indian Government that he should inspect False Bay, which Commander Claas Bichon had neglected to do last year, to see whether it is not safer than Table Bay. It was decided on this point that the Commissioner, the Governor and two members of the Council, with two of the chief and most experienced skippers of the present fleet, should on Monday next proceed thither over land, and that one of our vessels should to-day leave for that bay, to be used there. All this will be more fully seen in the Resolution, viz.: “The Commissioner states that the Indian Government had received various reports of different persons, and even of those on the return fleet under Commander Pronck which had called here, concerning the fitness of False Bay, in which the ships could lie securely the whole year, and not only during March, April, September and October. Table Bay was very dangerous for ships, and the Company could not anchor anywhere during that season without great danger or loss. In order to know the real merits of the said bay, the Indian Board had deemed it very necessary to have an exact inquiry made into its character, and entrusted the matter to Claas Bichon, by instructions given to him on the 30th November, 1697, and to two of the most experienced skippers, to be appointed by him. He was to examine the bay carefully, sound it, and make an exact chart of it. He was, further, not only to make a copy of the same and draw up a concise report for the Board mentioned, but also one for the Directors. But he having failed to do so, and in order to remove all doubts on the subject, the Indian Council had once more resolved to have the investigation made, and had entrusted it to him (Heyns). But though not required to go personally, he believed that the best interests of the Company would be served by his proceeding thither in company of the Governor, two members of the Council, and also two of the most experienced skippers, leaving on Monday next overland, that everything might be thoroughly examined and a full report made by him to the Directors. It was also decided to despatch one of the vessels thither to-day. It was further resolved that every skipper of the return fleet should be provided with an order, empowering him to take over into his vessel what he requires out of the "Tamboer frigate".. Also mentioned: Commissioner Daneil Heijns.55
On on 25 February 1699 in the Willem Adriaan (as translated): February 25. Nine fat slaughter cattle ordered from Robben Island.55

Citations

  1. [S403] Webpage Het Museum van de Vaderlandse Geschiedenis (http://www.ru.nl/ahc/vg/html/vg000311.htm) "Willem Adriaan van der Stel werd in 1664 geboren te Haarlem."
  2. [S392] NGK G1 1/1, Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Kerken Boek (Mar), 1665-1695: ao' 1684
    den 20.febr. Willem Adrianus jonghman onderkoopman vnader Stell. en Maria de Saeze, jongedochter., 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. [S562] Precis of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope, W.A. van der Stel Journal, 1699-1732, H.C.V. Leibrandt; (Cape Town, South Africa: W. A. Richards & Sons, Government Printers, Castle Street, 1896), . . .on board of which were the Hon. Councillor Extraordinary and Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel and family . . .. Hereinafter cited as W.A. van der Stel Journal 1699-1732.
  4. [S576] Precis of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope, Letters Despatched 1696-1708, H.C.V. Leibrandt; CD-ROM (Cape Town, South Africa: W.A. Richards & Sons, Government Printers, 1896), p.204-207: No. 30, p. 662. To Mauritius.
    16th June: 31st July We also send an ex-freeman - Pieter Becker, late of Drakenstein, banished by the Court for 10 years to Mauritius for the reasons stated in the annexed sentence of 10th November, 1701. He is to earn his living as a freeman, and be properly looked after lest he should escape ......... Hereinafter cited as Precis of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope.
  5. [S204] Dr. J. Hoge, Personalia of the Germans at the Cape, 1652-1806, Archives Year Book for South African History (Cape Town: Government Printer, Union of South Africa, 1946), BECKER, PETER (S).-Konigsberg. In 1701 sentenced to be exiled for ten years to Mauritius, for having assaulted the cornet of the burgher-dragoons, Jan Stevens Botma. But he escaped into the interior.. Hereinafter cited as Personalia.
  6. [S576] Precis of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope, p.228-229: No. 100, p. 1028. To Mauritius. (Commander Roelof Deodati and Council.)
    31st July We would have sent you the freeman Pieter Becker, banished to your Island for 10 years, if he had not escaped into the interior.
  7. [S569] Precis of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope, The Defence of Willem Adriaan van der Stel, H.C.V. Leibrandt; CD-ROM (Cape Town, South Africa: W.A. Richards & Sons, Government Printers, 1987). Hereinafter cited as Precis of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope.
  8. [S569] Precis of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope, p.180. "Appeared before the Commissioners of the Council of Justice, Willem Basson, Reynier van de Zande, Jan Willemsz: Vermeulen, Willem Duysert, Corn.[elis]Claasz: [Kuip], Pieter Pietersz: de Groot, Lammert Simonsz: [Stam], Roelof Carstensz: Osenbergh, Lourens Pluvier, Claas Koningshoven, Domingo of Bengal, Abraham de Vyf, Moses & [sic] Aaron, Joost Ventura, Sampoerny of Macassar, Coridon of Nagapatam, Claas Claasz: of Bengal, Gerrit Claasz:, Emanuel of Macassar, Mira Moor, Reba of Macassar, Abraham of Macassar, & Sriyay Moeda, all free- burghers & domiciled here, who at the requisition of the Hon.[orable] Governor W.A. van der Stel declare that they all, since the Governor's presence here, & when the weather was favourable, by day & by night whenever they had no other work, had gone out fishing, in order to earn their food properly and honestly, not only along the shores of this bay, but also elsewhere in the neighbourhood, & wherever they thought that they could do so freely & without let or hindrance, but also their children, partners & slaves. Not one of them has ever been hindered by the Hon.[orable] Governor or anyone sent by his orders, much less reproached in any way for so doing. To confirm the above the 12 first named, being Europeans, each uttered the solemn words, "So truly," &c., whilst the remaining 11 do so by means of their signatures, - In the Castle, 16 March, 1706, before the Commissioners A.[driaen] van Reede, K.J. Slotsboo, & H.[endrik] Bouman, members of the Court of Justice, who have with deponents subscribed to the above."
  9. [S502] Website Family Search (www.familysearch.org) "[20 Juny 1706] Nog van d' [Edele] Heer goeveneur gedoopt drie slavinnen, na voorgaande belydenis, gent. - Dina [Diana van Cochin] - Cicilia - Maria [van Macassar]."
  10. [S502] Website Family Search (www.familysearch.org) "[20 Juny 1706] Nog van d' [Edele] Heer goeveneur gedoopt drie slavinnen, na voorgaande belydenis, gent. - Dina [Diana van Cochin??] - Cicilia - Maria [van Macassar]."
  11. [S397] NGK G1 1/1, Nederduitsch Gereformeerde Kerk, Kerken Boek (Bapt.), 1665-1695: Ao:' 1684
    den 26 dito (Mart) Abraham
    Joannes Overnei en Barbar Simons
    de heer Willem van der Stell en syn huisvrouw Maria de Harze, 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.).
  12. [S562] W.A. van der Stel Journal 1699-1732, P.258. Scipio Africanus, brother and heir of the late          Hasdrubal.
    Hannibal           "            "          Jason.
    Hercules           "          "          Hartloop,
    Kouga son and heir                "          Kouga, Sr.
  13. [S562] W.A. van der Stel Journal 1699-1732, p.258.
  14. [S865] Opgaafrol, FILE NUMBER; J; Tax Rolls, 1731, Cape Archive Depot, 0333 Macassar van BS [VS?] Jonker 1 (male) 1 (woman) 2 (sons?) 2 (slaves) 1 1 K
    0333B Macassar van VS Rosetta K
    0333 Duytsers Willem 1 (male) 1 (slave) 150 (sheep?) 1 1 K. My thanks to Hans Heese for sharing his transcription of this opgaaf.
  15. [S502] Website Family Search (www.familysearch.org) "[18 Febr: 1703] van [Arend van] Arend van Mazulipatan lijfijgen van de heer gouverneur, en Lucretia van Naganapatam onder getuyge van Willem Vermeulen en Maria van Batavia, gent. — [Leendert] Arent
    https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DZN4-WPC."
  16. [S502] Website Family Search (www.familysearch.org).
  17. [S502] Website Family Search (www.familysearch.org) "[6 Feb:r 1707] van Adam van Batavia en Rosetta van Cijlon onder getuyge van Maria van Maccasser, gen[aem]t. - Catrina. Lijfegen vand [Edele] Heer Willem vander Stel
    familysearch.org."
  18. [S744] Mansell Upham 'God's Slave & Afrikaner 'Hearts of Darkness' - Abdullah alias Adolf Jonker (c. 1709-1779)', First Fifty Years, Uprooted Lives - Unfurling the Cape of Good Hope's Earliest Colonial Inhabitants (1652-1713), (http://e-family.co.za/ffy/ui66.htm), May 2013. "b1 Amel [??? (Amal[ii])] aka Catharina (Catrina) Jonker heelslag born c. 1706; baptized Cape 6 February 1707 (father: Adam van Batavia) (witness: Maria van Macasser); manumitted 24 April 1733."
  19. [S502] Website Family Search (www.familysearch.org) "Den [7 Augusti 1707] door D[ominee]: Beck. een doghter van Lucretia genaamt, Anna
    een ditto van Clara [17496?]genaamt, Delphina. Slave kinderen van den Ed[ele]: H[ee]:r Wilm Adriaan van der Stel, bijde swarte.
    familysearch.org."
  20. [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, Jan Frederik de Vader, 't kind sal hieten Bernardus
    Pieter Joannes, de Vader Antony
    Gideon van Elsje : nog
    Laúrens de Vader Franscisco, nog
    Joannes;
    Alle lyfeigen van d' Heer Willem Adriaan vander Stell. 20de Aúg 1707. Hereinafter cited as Palmkronieke I Baptisms.
  21. [S325] Baptism Register, Palmkronieke I Baptisms, Jan Frederik de Vader, 't kind sal hieten Bernardus
    Pieter Joannes, de Vader Antony Gideon van Elsje : nog
    Laúrens de Vader Franscisco, nog
    Joannes;
    Alle lyfeigen van d' Heer Willem Adriaan vander Stell. 20de Aúg 1707.
  22. [S325] Baptism Register, Palmkronieke I Baptisms, lyfeigene van d'Heer Willem Adriaan van der Stel.
  23. [S325] Baptism Register, Palmkronieke I Baptisms, lyfygene van Heer Willem Adriaan van der Stel.
  24. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700 (Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1977), p. 186. 3.3.1699: Isaak from the Coast (17), sold by Willem Molenijser, "opperchirurgyn" on the Reygersdaal, to Willem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds. 65.. Hereinafter cited as Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700.
  25. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 186. 3.3.1699: Hannibal from Macassar (I8), sold by Jacob Alewijn, bookkeeper on the Reygersdaal, to Willem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds. 65.
  26. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 186. 5.3.1699: Aiiron (20) and Lucretia (16), both from the Coast of Coromandel, sold by Govert van Vlierden to Willem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds. 80 and Rds. 50 respectively.
  27. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 188. 12.3.1699: Maria from Macassar (-), sold on behalf of the Rev. Johannes Kiesinge by Maria Paviliaens, wife of Daniel Heins, Council Extraordinary, to Willem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds. 80.
  28. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 189. 11.5.1699: Coridon (5) and Silvia (6), sold by Jan Dircx de Beer to Willem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds. 20 each.
  29. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 189-190.
  30. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 190. 28.6.1699: Pedro of St Jago (26), first mate of the English man-of-war Anglesey, sold by Edwardus Cadwell to Wilhem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds.40.
  31. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 190. 28.6.1699: Antonio from St Jago (18), sold by Edwardus Cadwell to Wilhem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds. 40.
  32. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p.190.
  33. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 191. 23.1.1700: Junius from Madagascar (16), sold by Claas Decker, skipper of the Peter en Paul, to Wilhem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds, 30,.
  34. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 191. 23.1.1700: Julius from Madagascar (18), sold by Claas Decker to Wilhem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds. 30.
  35. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 191. 23.1.1700: Augustus from Madagascar (-), sold by Claas Decker to Wilhem Adriaan van der Ste1 for Rds, 30.
  36. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 191. 23.1.1700: December from Madagascar (18), sold by Heribertus van Dompselaar to Willem Adriaan van der Ste1 for Rds. 30.
  37. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 191. 23.1.1700: Oost from Madagascar (18), sold by Heribertus van Dompselaar to Wilhem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds. 30.
  38. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 191. 25.1.1700: September from Madagascar (19), sold by Abraham van den Bogaard, former merchant in charge of the slave trade with Madagascar, to Wilhem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds. 30.
  39. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 191. 25.1.1700: October from Madagascar (18), sold by Abraham van den Bogaard to Wilhem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds. 30.
  40. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 191. 25.1.1700: November from Madagascar (18), sold by Heribertus van Dompselaar to Wilhem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds. 30.
  41. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 192. 13.2.1700: Mercurius from Madagascar (17/18), sold by Adriaan van den Bogaard to Francois van der Stel for Rds. 30.
  42. [S418] Anna J. Böeseken, Slaves and Free Blacks at the Cape 1658-1700, p. 192. 13.2.1700: Pan from Madagascar (13), sold by Adriaan van den Bogaard to Francois van der Stel for Rds. 25.
  43. [S569] Precis of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope, p.126. 1701. 29th March.— The freeman Cbrist[ian] Eylers transfers his slave Pieter of … [I have assumed this to be Pieter van Madagascar, as he was the only slave thus named owned by Elers.].
  44. [S569] Precis of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope, p.126. 1701. 28th January.—Skipper Kors van der Mast transfers his slave Caffer of Tido [Tidore].
  45. [S569] Precis of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope, p.126. 1701.7th April.— The Hon. Commander Alex. Simonsz transfers Coridon of Malabar and Abraham of Cochin.
  46. [S744] Mansell Upham 'UL28 Adolf Jonker', Uprooted Lives - Unfurling the Cape of Good Hope's Earliest Colonial Inhabitants (1652-1713), "12 May 1702: sold as Rosetta van Jafnapatnam by Gerrit Koek to Willem Adriaan van der Stel for Rds 95."
  47. [S432] Robert C-H Shell compiler, Changing Hands, A calendar of bondage in southern Africa, 1550 to 1888, CD-ROM; ISBN 1-86918-063-1; (Cape Town: Ancestry24, September 2007), Sequence IDNO:       1911     
    Slaves First Name:       Rosetta     
    Presumed Place Of Origin:       Van Jafnapatnam     
    Day Of Sale:       9     
    Month Of Sale:       5     
    Year Of Sale:       1702     
    Type Of Sale:       Oceanic     
    Type Of Name:       Christian     
    Continental Origin Code:       Indian Sub Continent     
    Slaves Gender:       Female     
    Sellers Last Name:       Koek     
    Sellers First Name:       Gerrit     
    Sellers Civil Status:       VOC employee     
    Sellers Gender:       Male     
    Sellers Domicile:       Transit-at sea     
    Sellers Occupation:       Skipper     
    Buyers Last Name:       Van der Stel     
    Buyers First Name:       Willem Adriaan     
    Buyers Civil Status:       VOC employee     
    Buyers Gender:       Male     
    Buyers Domicile:       Hottentots Holland     
    Buyers Occupation:       governor     
    Primary Reference:       Transporten en Scheepeniskennis. Hereinafter cited as Changing Hands.
  48. [S569] Precis of the archives of the Cape of Good Hope, p.127. 9th March.-Skipper G. Koek transfers a male and female named Thomas of Bengal and Rosetta of Jaffapatnam.
  49. [S432] Robert C-H Shell compiler, Changing Hands, Sequence IDNO:       2034     
    Slaves First Name:       Lijsje     
    Presumed Place Of Origin:       Van de Caab     
    Day Of Sale:       29     
    Month Of Sale:       2     
    Year Of Sale:       1704     
    Type Of Sale:       Domestic     
    Type Of Name:       Christian     
    Continental Origin Code:       S_African     
    Slaves Age:       12     
    Slaves Gender:       Female     
    Sellers Last Name:       Ditmar Mrs     
    Sellers First Name:       Mrs     
    Sellers Civil Status:       Magistrate     
    Sellers Gender:       Female     
    Sellers Domicile:       Stellenbosch district     
    Sellers Occupation:       Widow     
    Buyers Last Name:       Van der Stel     
    Buyers First Name:       Willem Adriaan     
    Buyers Civil Status:       VOC employee     
    Buyers Gender:       Male     
    Buyers Domicile:       Hottentots Holland     
    Buyers Occupation:       governor     
    Primary Reference:       Transporten en Scheepeniskennis.
  50. [S425] Index to Slave Transactions at the Cape, South Africa, 1658 - 1731, compiled by Robert C-H Shell, Cape Town, 2000 "1704.03.31, Adam, m, Batavia, Jacob Regenboog, Willem Adriaanvan der Stel, 70.00, TN&S."
  51. [S432] Robert C-H Shell compiler, Changing Hands, Sequence IDNO:       2082     
    Slaves First Name:       Diana     
    Presumed Place Of Origin:       van Cochin     
    Day Of Sale:       7     
    Month Of Sale:       5     
    Year Of Sale:       1704     
    Type Of Sale:       Oceanic     
    Type Of Name:       Classical     
    Continental Origin Code:       Indian Sub Continent     
    Slaves Age:       14     
    Slaves Gender:       Male     [sic]
    Price In Rixdollars:       60     
    Sellers Last Name:       Schouter     
    Sellers First Name:       Volkert     
    Sellers Civil Status:       VOC employee     
    Sellers Gender:       Male     
    Sellers Domicile:       Transit-at sea     
    Sellers Occupation:       Skipper     
    Buyers Last Name:       Van der Stel     
    Buyers First Name:       Willem Adriaan     
    Buyers Civil Status:       VOC employee     
    Buyers Gender:       Male     
    Buyers Domicile:       Hottentots Holland     
    Buyers Occupation:       governor     
    Primary Reference:       Transporten en Scheepeniskennis.     
  52. [S856] Mansell Upham 'Identifying Jonker van Macassar', First Fifty Years, Uprooted Lives - Unfurling the Cape of Good Hope's Earliest Colonial Inhabitants (1652-1713), (http://www.e-family.co.za/ffy/RemarkableWriting/…), April 2016. "Rosetta van Ceijlon / Batavia / Java / Macassar / Java / Boegis [Bugis]] is thereafter assigned [being baptized she cannot be sold] from his estate to Kaicil Mahmud."
  53. [S325] Baptism Register, Palmkronieke I Baptisms, Jan Frederik de Vader, 't kind sal hieten Bernardus
    Pieter Joannes, de Vader Antony Gideon van Elsje :
    nog Laúrens de Vader Franscisco, nog
    Joannes;
    Alle lyfeigen van d' Heer Willem Adriaan vander Stell. 20de Aúg 1707.
  54. [S325] Baptism Register, Palmkronieke I Baptisms.
  55. [S562] W.A. van der Stel Journal 1699-1732.
  56. [S734] VC 604, NGK Baptism Registers 1695-1712 (Cape Town), (1695-1712), Genealogical Society of South Africa, eGSSA Branch http://www.eggsa.org/sarecords/, http://www.eggsa.org/. Hereinafter cited as NGK Baptism Registers 1695-1712 (Cape Town).
 

Bookmark and Share