NIJS, JAN [SSNE 7976]
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Jan Nijs was a Scottish sailor serving in The Dutch Republic in 1624. He named fellow sailor, Willem Jansz, and his wife Anna Jansdr his heirs. His captain may have been Jan Jansz, as this name finds mention in the will.
Sources: Rotterdam Notarial Archive
http://www.stadsarchief.rotterdam.nl/archieven?mivast=184&mizig=365&miadt=184&milang=en&miview=ldt
GRONA (Jacob Duyfhuysen), 40/106/259. Testament, 21 December 1624.
This entry created by Mr Jack Abernethy.
Service record
- THE DUTCH REPUBLIC, NIJMEGEN
- Arrived 1624-12-21
- Capacity SAILOR, purpose MARITIME [NAVAL OR COMMERCIAL]