Gerardus Beekman

Gerardus Beekman

Gerardus Willemse Beekman (1653-1723) was a colonial governor of the Province of New York. He was a physician and a wealthy land owner in New York City. He was the acting governor of the Province of New York until the arrival of Governor Hunter, from April 10, 1710 to June 14, 1710.

He was christened 17 August 1653 at Corlaer's Hook Plantation, New York, son of Wilhelmus Hendricksen Beekman and Catalina De Boog.

His wife was Magdalena Abeel, daughter of Christopher Janse Abeel and Neeltje Jans Kroom.

He died in New York City 10 Oct 1723.

He was 7th great grandfather of cartoonist, Garretson Beekman Trudeau, better known as Garry Trudeau.


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