Geesje Jans was mother of first Ostrander in North America. Pieter Ostrander m Rebecca Traphagen in 1679 in Kingston NY. Geesje was widowed, and children of her second marriage were known by PIER
surname. I have gathered ten generations of descendants of Geesje Jans -- thousands are living today all over the United States.
My pedigree includes an Ostrander great grandson as well as a Pier great great grand daughter.