Achterhoek Ancestors

Jan Vellers

Male 1655 -

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   Date  Event(s)
1 1727 
  • 1727: Two 'contrescarps' (steep inclines) are added in front of the two gates of Bredevoort to further protect the town.
2 1730 
  • 1730: In Dinxperlo, sections of the common grounds are sold to clear debts with the Bredevoort administration.
3 1748 
  • 1748: The first complete registration of the population of the manor Bredevoort takes place.
4 1750 
  • 1750: A religious revival sweeps through Aalten.
5 1755 
  • 1755: The Bredevoort fortifications are decommissioned.
6 1759 
  • 1759: The Bredevoort garrison is decomissioned. New rules are introduced for the opening and closing of the town gates.
7 1763 
  • 1763: English troops pass through Bredevoort.
8 1765 
  • 1765: In Burlo, an agreement is reach about the border between Aalten, Dinxperlo and Winterswijk and the neighboring bishopric of Münster.
9 1775 
  • 1775: A new law is introduced for the serfs of the manor of Bredevoort. This law allows them more freedom.
10 1784 
  • 1784: An inspection shows the Bredevoort fortifications are in disarray. Plans to redevelop the fort are never executed.