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Dirck Ten Broeck (November 3, 1765 – January 30, 1833) was an American lawyer and politician. The first name is sometimes given as Derick . Early life [ edit ]
Dirck Wesselse Ten Broeck (December 18, 1638 – November 24, 1717), also known as Dirck Wessels, was a prominent early settler of Albany, New York. He is known as "the progenitor of the Albany family of Ten Broecks."
Dirck Ten Broeck (December 4, 1686 – January 7, 1751) was an American of Dutch heritage who served as Mayor of Albany from 1746 to 1748. [1] Early life. Dirck Ten Broeck was born on December 18, 1638, in Albany, New York. He was the son of Wessel Ten Broeck (1664–1747) and Catherina Loockermans (1669–1729). [2]
After serving many years as alderman, Indian commissioner, recorder, and member of the provincial Assembly, Dirck Ten Broeck was appointed the 21st Mayor of Albany in 1746, serving two terms. Inheriting extensive real estate from his father, Dirck Ten Broeck expanded his holdings in Albany and beyond.
Feb 25, 2002 · Dirck Ten Broeck died in January 1751 and was buried beneath the Dutch church. He had just passed his sixty-fourth birthday. His widow enjoyed the estate until her death in 1783!
Biography. Dirck ten Broeck was prominent in the affairs of Beverwyck (later named Albany). He was a civil magistrate and a member of the Council for years. Dirck was the mayor of Albany from 1696 to 1698.
Besides several lots within the city of Albany, Dirck Wesselse Ten Broeck's real estate holdings included property in Kingston, Saratoga, Kinderhook, the Mohawk Valley, and on Livingston Manor. Dirck Wesselse was an active trader in Albany lots during the 1670s and 80s.
