New Netherland XI: Culture Series

New Netherland XI: Culture Series - Government

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2 жыл бұрын

Why is it only now that we are doing an overview of culture in New Netherland? The evolution of government, local government, and courts in New Netherland. It's not as dry as it sounds... there is genital mutilation, shot gun weddings and spies contained within. The Culture Series episodes are intended to fill in the small details that some may find interesting, you may skip the culture series episodes without missing out on the larger story.

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@dianethulin1700 2 жыл бұрын

You are spot on! I have two branches of my family who came to New Amsterdam in 1623 & 1628. Both were French Huguenots who came over from Amsterdam. They had Dutch names but spoke French. Farmers in Bruecklyn and later Bergen (Hackensack). We have record of his paying taxes to make the cobblestone road at Market and Broad Streets. I’m not sure if I’m correct but I’m under the impression it’s one the first paved streets

@kennethobrien6537 Жыл бұрын

Dey !

@kennethobrien6537 Жыл бұрын

Also our French side were poinsetts

@kennethobrien6537 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm sure we're related.

@oleblueyes2020 2 жыл бұрын

I have really enjoyed your series! You are a fine narrator and story teller! My first European ancestor came to Virginia in 1657, returned to England for a time, then returned to Virginia to start a farm and family! His name was Ralph Elkins, eventually a member of the House of Burgesses. I think you even mentioned my family name in one of your episodes! Thank you sharing all of your knowledge in such a great format! Keep up the great work!

@Oleblueyes2024 Жыл бұрын

Replaying this series again! You deserve a 6 Star Review IMHO. All of your podcasts are wonderful and the stories you tell are captivating. Thank you

@ryandugal 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m excited to hear this.

@guidokreeuseler9566 2 жыл бұрын

A (Dutch) 17th century police deputy would usually be called a "rakker" (rascal), more like a regular posse comitatus member on retainer by the Schout, who was both a Sheriff and prosecutor. The schepen in this time period was actully a juror in the local court of law rather than a police officer. The title of schepen is stil in use in modern day Belgium for the members of the Municipal council.

@theotherstatesofamericahis5212 2 жыл бұрын

Does rascal have the same connotations in Dutch as in English?

@guidokreeuseler9566 2 жыл бұрын

@@theotherstatesofamericahis5212 kinda, especially if it's the name of a dog 😉 The black and white show "the little rascals" is called "de rakkertjes" in Dutch. Though the better Dutch sound alike of rascal, "raaskal" means "gibberish"

@elizabethpaluzzi8298 Жыл бұрын

My ancestor Lauren’s Duyts was accused of selling his wife and forcing her to live in sin while himself also living in sin with someone else. Pretty sure they just walked away from their marriage but who know. The court records are interesting though.