Jan Jansen Bleecker

Jan Jansen Bleecker
Mayor of Albany
In office
1700–1701
Preceded byPieter Van Brugh
Succeeded byJohannes Bleecker, Jr.
Personal details
BornJuly 9, 1641
Meppel, County of Drenthe,
Republic of the Seven United Netherlands
DiedNovember 21, 1732(1732-11-21) (aged 91)
Albany, Province of New York
Spouse
Grietje Rutse van Schoenderwoert
(m. 1667⁠–⁠1732)
Children10, including Johannes, Rutger
ParentJan Bleecker

Jan Jansen Bleecker (July 9, 1641 — November 21, 1732) was a colonial era merchant and political figure who served as Mayor of Albany, New York.[1]

  1. ^ Mullenneaux, Nan. "Jan Janse Bleecker". exhibitions.nysm.nysed.gov. New York State Museum. Retrieved 12 September 2017.