Under the act of November 7, 1665, for the marking of horses and cattle, he was appointed recorder and marker for Minkakwa, April 6, 1670, and marker-general for the Town of Bergen, October 8, 1676. On that day he was also appointed ranger for Bergen, with power to name deputies to range the woods and bring in all stray horses, mules, and cattle. He was commissioned a member of the Bergen court February 16, 1677. and February County Court August 31, 1682. He was a member of the Governor's Council for a number of years, appointed first March 18, 1672, and held the first commission to administer crowner's quest law in the county in 1672. On January 6, 1676, jointly with the Bogerts, Bantas, and others, he bought a large tract of land north and east of Hackensack, known as New Hackensack, upon which he resided as early as 1688. His issue of the second generation were four children: Andries A. (1660), Lawrens A., Peter A., and Thomas. Of these Peter and Thomas remained at Bergen, while Andries (2), who married in 1717 Jacomina Davids Demarest, and Laurens (2), who married in 1716 Hendricke Vandelinda, bought and settled on extensive tracts of land on the east side of the Saddle River.

Andries's grandson John (4) was born at Saddle River in 1711 and died in 1815. He was a farmer, and was known as " Decke Jan " (thick John), because he weighed some 400 pounds. His grave is in the old Blue Mills graveyard at Saddle River. His wife Sarah is buried at the Lutheran Church. Their issue of the fifth generation were John, 1777 (died), Andrew, 1779, Hannah, Jemima, and John.

John (5), last above named, was born at Saddle River in 1780 and died in 1873. His wife, Elizabeth Ackerman, was born in 17690 and died in 1860. He and his wife are both buried in the Lutheran cemetery at Saddle River. This John was a farmer. His issue of the sixth generation were John, Adelaide, Sarah, David, Eliza, Jasper, Charity, Andrew, and Jemima M.

John (6) was born at Saddle River August 13, 1809, and died at Hackensack October 1S, 1866. His wife was Eliza Huyler, of Tenafly. Both are buried at Cherry Hill near Hackensack. This John was a butcher by occupation. His issue of the seventh generation were seven children: Sarah Ann, Euphemia, John H., David, Willilam H., Alvin, and Jacob L., the last named being the subject of this sketch.

Jacob L. Van Buskirk (7) was born at Saddle River, N. J., July 29, 1551, and received his education in the district schools at Now Bridge and Hackensack, after which he learned the trade of a blacksmith, which he followed successfully for nine years. He then took up the calling of a butcher in Hackensack, which he still pursues. Some years ago he was elected Freeholder from his township, which office he faithfully filled for six years. For three years he was Director of the board. lie was elected Sheriff of Bergen County in 1898 by a majority of 709 votes over his Republican competitor.

He married bliss May E. Naugle, of Arcola, who was born May 11, 1551. The couple have issue of the eighth generation three children: Margaret F., George, and Henry C., the first two of whom are married, and each have one daughter of the ninth generation.