Van Alstyne

Spelled variously, the Van Alstyne family of early Albany descends from Jan Martense who came to Beverwyck during the 1650s.

Martin Janse and other offspring became Albany-area residents.

In 1720, four Van Alstyne men were counted among the freeholders of Rensselaerswyck. But none in the city of Albany.

Sources: This access page for the Van Alstyne family is derived chiefly from family and community-based resources. For a number of reasons, comprehending this family is proving difficult and we encourage caution in trying to sort out the Albany Van Alstynes.

Internet resources: HMGFM; Wheatley and her links; The Olive Tree genealogy; Another offering from The Olive Tree should be of interest.

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