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Founded 1926 Official Website Founded 1926 Official Website The Blauvelts An American Journey Blauvelt Introduction The Association of Blauvelt Descendants is a family association that was founded in 1926 to bring together the descendants of Gerrit Hendricksen Blauvelt. The Association is dedicated to promoting an interest in the history and genealogy of the early Dutch settlers in New Netherland with particular emphasis on Gerrit Hendricksen van Deventer who married Marie Lamberts Moll on 7 May 1646 in the New Amsterdam NYC Dutch Church and the descendants of Gerrits eight surviving children Hendrick Huybert Johannes Margrietje Abraham Isaac Marritje and Elizabeth. The ABD holds Annual Meetings sponsors a variety of family activities and publishes historical and genealogical information including its award winning newsletter The Blauvelt News. Membership Invitation All descendants of Gerrit Hendricksen are eligible for membership upon proof of linage.