Jacob Boelen

Background

Jacob Boelen was born in 1654 in the Netherlands and brought to America about 1659.

Career

Jacob Boelen was associated in his business in the shop on lower Broadway with his brother Henricus and later with his son Henricus. He was admitted a freeman in 1698 but before that time had begun his public services, having been an assessor for the North Ward 1685-1694, having been appointed "brant-master" in 1689, and being alderman from the North Ward in 1695, 1697, 1698, 1701. His name was signed to a petition for the restoration of the bolting monopoly to New York. His will was proved March 23, 1729.

Achievements

• Judged by the excellence of his general workmanship and the skill of his engraving, Jacob Boelen ranked as one of the best of the early silverworkers of New York City.

Connections

Boelen was married on May 21, 1679, to Catharina Klock.

Spouse:

Catharina (Klock) Boelen

Brother:

Henricus Boelen

Son:

Henricus Boelen