Harlem's First Militia Minuteman Descendant Certificate Digital Download

Were any of your ancestors among the 24 brave men who served in New Harlem's First Militia? It's a big deal and a heritage to be proud of that should be told in your family for generations to come. This museum-quality poster is made on thick matte paper and will preserve your ancestor's legacy for generations to come. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with this commemorative certificate.
 
This is a digital download of a the roster of New Harlem's First Militia. Simply download the file and print as many as you need to give copies to your family. If you don't have a printer or suitable paper, simply download the image and print copies at your local photo processing center in standard 10x8 or 11x14-inch photos or prints. These make a lovely heirloom gift for family when framed. If you prefer to order a museum-quality print by mail, click here. 
 
About  New Harlem's First Militia
 
For the early settlers of modern day Harlem, New York, guarding the settlement from hostile travelers wasn't for the weak at heart. In order to secure the settlement, the Governor, Anthony Colve, successor of Nicholls, ordered the men of New Harlem to organize a militia in 1673. The courageous and honorable Minutemen in New Harlem's first militia were as follows:
 
Company 1
Jan Nagel, Corporal
Joost van Oblinus, Private
Jean Delamater, Private
Jean le Roy, Private
Robert Hollis, Private
Company 2
Simeon Cornier, Corporal
Lubbert Gerritsen, Private
Samuel Pell, Private
Jacque el Roe, Private
Baren Waldron, Private
Samuel Demarest, Private
Company 3
Jan Dyckman, Corporal
Arent Harmanse Bussing, Private
David Demarest Jr, Private
Jan Tinker, Private
Conradus Hendrickson, Private
Cornelis Theunissens, Private
Company 4
Adolph Meyer, Corporal
Laurens Matthyssen, Private
David Demarest, Private
Daniel Tourneur, Private
Jochem Engelbert, Private
Meyndert Journeed, Private