Willem Bogardus was born in New Amsterdam about 1639, and died in New York City in 1711. He was appointed clerk in the secretary's office at New Amsterdam in 1656; and in 1687 was postmaster of the province. His first marriage, to Wyntje Sybrandts, produced three children:
1. Everardus Bogardus, bp. Nov. 2, 1659; d. young.
2. Sytje Bogardus, bp. Mar. 16, 1661; d. young.
3. Anna Bogardus, bp. Oct. 3, 1663
His second, to Walburga Kregler (nee De Sille), produced seven children:
1. Cornelia Bogardus, bp. Aug. 25, 1669.
2. Catharina Bogardus.
3. Saartje Bogardus.
4. Everardus Bogardus, bp. Dec. 4, 1675.
5. Maria Bogardus, bp. Sep 14, 1678 (twin); d. young.
6. Lucretia Bogardus, bp. Sep 14, 1678 (twin); bur. Apr. 4, 1761.
7. Blandina Bogardus, bp. Sep. 13, 1680.