This web page is the result of many years of research - mainly into my husband's "Jersey-Dutch" ancestors, who migrated from New Amsterdam to Bergen Co. NJ, Passaic Co. NJ, Morris Co. NJ, and Rockland Co. NY. As a result of the research, I published a six generation book The Hopper Family Genealogy: Descendants of Andries Willemszen Hoppe(n) of New Amsterdam 1651 - 1658. in 2005. It had over 340 pages with 40 illustrations and maps. I am proud to announce that in 2025 a revised addition of the book, now designated as Volume I will be published. In addition the long awaited The Hopper Family Genealogy: Descendants of Andries Willemszen Hoppe(n) of New Amsterdam 1651 - 1658 The Seventh And Eighth Generations will also be published in 2025. The 273 page Seventh Generation and 427 page Eighth Generation, plus a 110 page index, Will be Volume II, part one and Vol. II part two olus index.
Any additions or corrections are always welcome.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Maria (aka Ree) Jean Pratt Hopper
201-391-7386 or reetree1@icloud.com
The history of Montvale located in the picturesque Pascack Valley in north eastern Bergen County, New Jersey, is vividly told through the use of vintage photographs, maps, advertisements, and other images. The author Maria Pratt Hopper is the Montvale Historian and a professional genealogist.
Soon to be published the long awaited The Hopper Family Genealogy, Descendants of Andries Willemszen Hoppe(n) of New Amsterdam (1651-1658; The Seventh and Eighth Generation. (Also lists children and heir spouses in the Ninth Generation,)
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