Abraham Christopher Beekman1
M, b. 29 September 1789, d. 24 February 1871
Father | Christopher Beekman1 b. 1730, d. 16 Nov 1829 |
Mother | Martha Veghte1 b. 1741, d. 30 Oct 1817 |
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin 5 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
3rd cousin 5 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
3rd cousin 5 times removed of John William Van Dyke
3rd cousin 5 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Abraham Christopher Beekman, son of Christopher Beekman and Martha Veghte, was born on 29 September 1789.1
Abraham married Elizabeth Houghton, daughter of Major Abner Houghton and Margaret Van Dyke.1
Abraham died on 24 February 1871, at age 81,1 and was buried at Beekman Cemetery, Montgomery, Somerset, New Jersey.2
Abraham left a Will on 29 June 1966 His Will can be viewed by left-clicking on the camera icons.3





Abraham married Elizabeth Houghton, daughter of Major Abner Houghton and Margaret Van Dyke.1
Abraham died on 24 February 1871, at age 81,1 and was buried at Beekman Cemetery, Montgomery, Somerset, New Jersey.2


Abraham left a Will on 29 June 1966 His Will can be viewed by left-clicking on the camera icons.3






Children of Abraham Christopher Beekman and Elizabeth Houghton
- Margaret H. Beekman1 b. 1822, d. 29 Aug 1836
- Eliza T. Beekman1 b. 24 Jun 1823, d. 15 Nov 1897
- Matilda Beekman+1 b. 2 Dec 1824, d. 30 Mar 1901
- Catharine Beekman1 b. 8 May 1826, d. 21 Nov 1906
- Mary Scott Beekman1 b. 29 Jan 1830, d. 11 Oct 1914
- Caroline Beekman1 b. 2 Mar 1832, d. 1 Jul 1900
Last Edited=16 Nov 2022
Citations
- [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 213.
- [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave memorial # 12625921.
- [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, ew Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991
Name: Abraham C Beekman Gender: Male Residence Date: Abt 1866 Residence Place: Middlesex County, New Jersey Will Date: 29 Jun 1866 Probate Date: 13 Dec 1870 Probate Place: Middlesex, New Jersey, USA Inferred Death Date: 1870 Inferred Death Place: New Jersey, USA.
Ann Beekman1
F
Father | Gerardus Christophe Beekman1 b. 6 Aug 1707 |
Mother | Catrina (Catharine) Van Dyke1 b. 12 Apr 1708 |
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 6 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of John William Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Family: Ann Beekman and Garret Voorhees
Last Edited=3 Jul 2018
Citations
- [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 206.
Caroline Beekman1
F, b. 2 March 1832, d. 1 July 1900
Father | Abraham Christopher Beekman1 b. 29 Sep 1789, d. 24 Feb 1871 |
Mother | Elizabeth Houghton1 b. 13 Apr 1791, d. 2 Oct 1861 |
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 4 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
4th cousin 4 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
4th cousin 4 times removed of John William Van Dyke
4th cousin 4 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Caroline Beekman, daughter of Abraham Christopher Beekman and Elizabeth Houghton, was born on 2 March 1832.1
Her married name was Biggs.1
Caroline married Sewell C. Biggs on 1 May 1854.1
Caroline died on 1 July 1900, at age 68.1
Her married name was Biggs.1
Caroline married Sewell C. Biggs on 1 May 1854.1
Caroline died on 1 July 1900, at age 68.1
Family: Caroline Beekman and Sewell C. Biggs
Last Edited=29 Jun 2018
Citations
- [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 213.
Catharine Beekman1
F, b. 8 May 1826, d. 21 November 1906
Father | Abraham Christopher Beekman1 b. 29 Sep 1789, d. 24 Feb 1871 |
Mother | Elizabeth Houghton1 b. 13 Apr 1791, d. 2 Oct 1861 |
- Relationships
- 4th cousin 4 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
4th cousin 4 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
4th cousin 4 times removed of John William Van Dyke
4th cousin 4 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Catharine Beekman, daughter of Abraham Christopher Beekman and Elizabeth Houghton, was born on 8 May 1826.1
Catharine married Hon. William B. Aitken on 2 December 1859.1,2
As of 2 December 1859,her married name was Aitken.1
Catharine died on 21 November 1906, at New York, at age 80,2 and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx, New York.2

Catharine married Hon. William B. Aitken on 2 December 1859.1,2
As of 2 December 1859,her married name was Aitken.1
Catharine died on 21 November 1906, at New York, at age 80,2 and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx, New York.2


Family: Catharine Beekman and Hon. William B. Aitken
Last Edited=1 Oct 2024
Citations
- [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 213.
- [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave memorial # 170505384.
Catharine Beekman1
F
Father | Gerardus Christophe Beekman1 b. 6 Aug 1707 |
Mother | Catrina (Catharine) Van Dyke1 b. 12 Apr 1708 |
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 6 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of John William Van Dyke
2nd cousin 6 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Catharine married Joseph Vanderveer 1st.1
Catharine married Jacques Johnson 2nd.1
Her married name was Vanderveer.1
Her married name was Johnson.1
Catharine married Jacques Johnson 2nd.1
Her married name was Vanderveer.1
Her married name was Johnson.1
Family: Catharine Beekman and Joseph Vanderveer
Family: Catharine Beekman and Jacques Johnson
Last Edited=15 Jun 2018
Citations
- [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 206.