Mohawk Casino New York

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Mohawk Casino New York

Mohawk Casino New York

Gerrit Frederickse Lansing was a son of Frederick Lansing of the town of Hassel in the Dutch province of Overyssel. Gerrit came to New Amsterdam (New York), probably settling in Rensselaerwyck about 1650. (Some accounts place him in New Amsterdam several years earlier.)

Lansing Family Seat at Albany

At least six children were born at Hassell (Hasselt) to Gerrit and his wife, the former Elizabeth Hendrickse, including three sons who are believed to have come with him to the Province of New Netherland.