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Generation: 2
2. | Adriaan van Daalen (1.Trijntje1) was buried on 9 Jul 1776 in Monnikendam, The Netherlands. Other Events:
- Baptism: 13 Jun 1707, The Calvinist Church, Monnikendam, The Netherlands
Notes:
Buried:
in a private tomb
Adriaan married Lijsbet Luijt on 31 Jul 1729 in The Calvinist Church, Monnikendam, The Netherlands. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
20. | Adriaan van Daalen (8.Frans3, 2.Adriaan2, 1.Trijntje1) was born about 1773 in Monnikendam, The Netherlands; died on 2 Jun 1858 in Langestraat wijk A, no. 553, Alkmaar, The Netherlands. Other Events:
- Baptism: 6 Jun 1773, The Calvinist Church, Monnikendam, The Netherlands
- Residence: 6 Sep 1832, Langestraat, Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands
Notes:
Biography:
Addrian, a member of the Dutch Navy, achieved the rank of Schout-bij-Nacht (literally meaning Watch-at-Night) or Rear Admiral. In 1828 he was named "ridders van den Nederlandschen Leeuw" which means "knight of the Dutch Lion" for saving his ship and crew in a terrible storm.
Tradition says that Adriaan fought for Napoleon during his occupation (1795-1813). This has not been verified but would make sense since Adriaan was 22 at the time of the occupation. It is not likely that he would not enlist until he was 40 when the occupation ended.
From newspaper accounts we see that Adriaan was promoted to Captain Lieut. in 1814, a year after the Netherlands became independent. In 1822 his ship de Arend arrived in Rio de Janero.
His fame came in January of 1827 when he was captain of the 74 gun ship the Waterloo (launched in 1824). He and his crew of 250 were taking 670 troops to Java to quell an uprising. The similar ship Wassenaar was also making the trip. Shortly after leaving port the ships were hit by a terrible winter storm. The Waterloo lost all three masts and its rudder. Using their anchor, they were able to avoid being washed ashore. The Wassenaar was not so lucky. Their anchor line broke and the ship was smashed on the rocks. Most of those aboard were saved. The Waterloo was repaired in England and four months later left for Java with the troops.
In 1828 when the Waterloo returned, Adriaan was named ridders van den Nederlandschen Leeuw" which means "knight of the Dutch Lion" for saving the ship and those aboard. While this is not an military honor, it is the second highest honor that a military man can achieve.
Again from newspaper accounts we see that in 1832 he was captain of the 44 gun Algiers. Someone else was captain of the Waterloo. In 1838 he was promoted to Schout-bij-Nacht or Rear Admiral.
Family/Spouse: Helena den Berger. Helena (daughter of Leendert den Berger and Anna Zuidewind) was born about 1776 in Texel, The Netherlands; died on 15 Oct 1834 in Alkmaar, The Netherlands. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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