New Netherlands During the English Commonwealth and The Destruction of New Sweden

[@katttmandoo]

My 10th Great Grandfather Laurents Duyts came here in 1639 on “The Fire of Troy” ship under the pretense of clearing land for Jonas Bronck. In 1658 he’s banished by stovassant over adultery issues where he “sold” his wife out and was I believe sleeping with her sister… I have the wording of the council and their decision on Laurents “Big Shoe” and all others involved… banishments for 20,30,50 yrs, flogging, cut off ear and some public stripping from the waist up with “ bars on the arms” I’m not sure what the bars are.

[@HistoricalContextUSA]

Fascinating! I did not come across any of these types of things when reading the documents so I appreciate the context. Thank you!

[@historicalperspective]

hey man, u and i have similar youtube channels lol

[@HistoricalContextUSA]

You sure do. Thanks for stopping by. I've subscribed to your channel. Pretty neat!