Hi   Have you traced back into the 17th century. I have some information but not a complete picture. I believe the Wilkins came out of Gravesend in the 1640's,  the Thornes from Flushing in the 1640's and the Oustermans were in Mahattan from the 1650's to about 1800. Can you add any thing more to these families. Harry Bell   [email protected]