Re: Peter H. Ackerman m. Margaret Banta

Peter H. Ackerman b: October 20, 1799 d: June 02, 1869. bap: November 17, 1799,Hackensack, Bergen, Dutch Ref Ch., NJ. His Father: Hendrick Ackerman b: Bef. February 05, 1756 in Paramus, Bergen, New Jersey.Mother: Irntje (Antje) Romein,Grandfather: Petrus Ackerman b:Bef. December 07, 1709 m: Antjen Hoppe, daughter of Jan Hendrickse (John Hopper) Hoppe and Rachel (Terhune) Terhuyne.
The parents of Petrus were.Egbert Ackerman & Elisabeth (Bryant Bryandt) Breyandt. Egbert's in turn wereLaurents (Laurus/Lourus) Ackerman & Geertje (Georgtje) Egberts. Laurents was born in the Netherlands and came to North America aboard the ship "Vos" in 1662. It is believed his father David died on board during the journey but that has not been verified.
I too am descended from Laurents Ackerman and have a large database if you are interested in more info. Contact me direct at kirsch@mail.ocol.com