Hi Linda, Jacob Janse GARDENIER [aka FLODDER] b. 1612 Kampen, Overyssell, Holland, The Netherlands, married 1646 in Albany, Albany, NY Josyna, lived at Fort Orange and died about 1688. I descend through their 2 daughters: Jacomyntje m. Maas Cornelissen BLOEMENDAAL and Aeitje m. Adam DINGMAN. Other spelling variations were GARDINIER, GORDINIER, etc. I have more information if you see a connection. Happy searching, Jan Jordan <jnrose@webtv.net> <<Job's parents were John PHILLIPS & Tabitha GARDINER. John was born 27 Sept 1712, RI and died in Pownal Twp., Bennington Co., VT between 1790-1799. Tabitha GARDINER was born about 1714 Rhode Island. <lindak@cavenet.com>>