Martin Cregier
Captain Marten Kregier or Cregier (1617–after 1681) most likely originated from Borcken in Germany and was an early settler of New Amsterdam. He was a prominent citizen of the settlement and served three terms as Burgomaster. Kregier led several successful attacks against the Munsee during the Esopus Wars. Kregier's house and lot stood on Broadway just north of Battery Park and his daughter married Christoffel Hooglant. In 1648, Kregier was one of four men appointed as the city's first fire wardens.
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Martin Cregier
Captain Marten Kregier or Cregier (1617–after 1681) most likely originated from Borcken in Germany and was an early settler of New Amsterdam. He was a prominent citizen of the settlement and served three terms as Burgomaster. Kregier led several successful attacks against the Munsee during the Esopus Wars. Kregier's house and lot stood on Broadway just north of Battery Park and his daughter married Christoffel Hooglant. In 1648, Kregier was one of four men appointed as the city's first fire wardens.
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Captain Marten Kregier or Creg ...... is son, Marten Kregier junior.
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Tavern keeper, Fur trader, Military officer
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Alternate Burgomaster
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Burgomaster of New Amsterdam
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Lysbeth Jans
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Captain Marten Kregier or Creg ...... the city's first fire wardens.
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