He is mentioned May 11, 1775, as one of the Committee of Hurley to choose deputies to the New York Provincial Convention ; and again November 7, 1775, when they chose among others Dirck Wynkoop, Jr., No. " 156." Was Chairman of the Associators of Hurley, July 6, 1775. As Chairman of the Hurley Committee, he notified the Provincial Congress of the election of militia officers. There was a dispute as to the field officers of the Northern Regiment of Ulster County, and in response to the Provincial Convention, he was nominated for Major.
Was Major of the First Regiment, Ulster County, say October 25, 1775, and May 1, 1776. At the instance of the Field officers of Ulster County, he was, in October, 1776, placed in command of 200 men to guard the passes of the Hudson. Major Adrian's bill, for £16. Is. 4£&, for pay and subsistence of 200 men raised in Ulster County, for 27 days guarding the passes of the Hudson, was allowed January 18, 1777. * The appointment was for two months' service.
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His last will, describing him as of Hurley, dated April 22, 1795, proven Aug. 21, 1795, gave his whole estate to his wife Catharine, and his nephew, John C. Wynkoop. It mentioned his brother Dirk, and Cornelius Dmnond, son of his sister Elizabeth. 3 Perhaps Dirk was a brother-in-law, or half-brother.
Cornelis Wincoop (38 jaar oud), geboren op 4 juni 1688, gestorven, Smid in Hurley
Hendrika Newkirk
