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The greene county historical society says he was a relative of (cousin/nephew) of jonas bronck not a son as reported in beers greene county history. Jonas had no sons. He built the third tavern in beverwyck, was a brewer, purchased land from the Indians, Bronk patent, on 13 jan 1662. Patent issued 1 jun 1667. no evidence that Pieter lived on patent, his son did. Early settlers of Albany says he sold several houses and lots plus brewery to buy land in Coxsackie upon which he settled, in 1665 his farm was 175 morgans plus a calf pasture of 6 morgans. FHC says Pieter born Jonkoping, Sweden.
The settlers of Rensselaerwyck by VanLaer says "was a native of New Amsterdam in 1643 and would seem to be a relatve of Jonas Bronck, who was probably a dane, he is charged from 1650 to 1652 with an annual rent of four beavers for a lot in the Bijeenwoninge or village, on which he received permission to build. Sept 7,1651 the court granted him permission to erect a tavern near his house, the director having withdrawn his request that according to instructions from the guardians of the young patroon but two taverns be allowed.
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1616 - 1669 (53 years)
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