Evert Bancker (January 24, 1665 inAlbany, New York – July 1734 inGuilderland, New York) was an American trader and politician who wasMayor of Albany from 1695 to 1696 and from 1707 to 1709.^[1]

He was the only surviving son of Gerrit Bancker (1635–1691), a pioneer fur trader, and Lysbet "Elizabeth" Van Epps (1630–1693), a trader's daughter with ties to theMohawk Valley. His younger sister, Anna Bancker (1670–1740), marriedJohannes de Peyster, theMayor of New York City.

His father died in 1691, and he was named co-executor of the estate. Upon the death of his mother in 1693, he inherited a substantial family estate that included holdings in Albany and New York. He was among a number of Albany natives who maintained dual residency - being admitted to the "Freedom" of New York City in 1697.^[1]

He followed his father in the fur trade and used his earnings to acquire land. His Albany house was located on the South side of today's State Street just east of his father's home.^[1]

He was elected to the Albany Common Council - serving as assistant for the First Ward in 1688 and as alderman beginning in 1689. He was one of the few City Fathers who accepted appointment to the Council during the regime ofJacob Leisler. Re-elected as alderman in 1691, he held that seat until 1707. Bancker was appointed the third Mayor of Albany in 1694 and served for a year. He was appointed mayor again in 1707, serving until 1709.^[2] He was elected to the Provincial Assembly of New York in 1702 and, with his brother-in-law Johannes Abeel, was appointed Master of the Provincial Chancery Court in 1705.^[1]

After the Peace of 1713, he retired from municipal affairs and gave the State Street property to his nephew Johannes De Peyster. He moved with his family to his farm inGuilderland, several miles west of Albany. He continued trading and maintained his position asCommissioner of Indian Affairs,^[3] making a number of trips to theIroquois country.^[1]

On September 24, 1686, he married Elizabeth Abeel (1671–1734).^[4] She was the sister ofJohannes Abeel, who also served asMayor of Albany. He was an officer of the church and the friend ofDominieJohannes Lydius.^[1] Their family was large as they baptized thirteen children in the Albany Dutch Church between 1688 and 1710, including:^[4][5]

• Gerardus Bancker (b. 1688), who died young.^[5]
• Neeltje Bancker (1689–1712)^[5]
• Gerardus Bancker (b. 1691), who died young.^[5]
• Elisabeth Bancker (1693–1744), who married Gerrit Lansing, son of Johannes G. Lansing, in 1715.^[6][5]
• Christoffel Bancker (1695–1762), who married Elizabeth Hooglant (b. 1699), in New York 1719.^[5]
• Anna Bancker (1697-1706), who died young.^[5]
• Willem Bancker (1699–1772), who married Annatje Gerritse Veeder (b. 1703), daughter of Gerrit Symonse Veeder (1674–1755), in 1726.^[7]
• Jannetje Bancker (1701–1757), who married Harmanus Schuyler (1700–1748), son ofDavid Davidse Schuyler.^[5]
• Adrianus Bancker (b. 1703), who married G. Elisabeth Van Taerling in 1729.^[5]
• Gerardus Bancker (1706–1755), who married Maria de Peyster (1710–1759), daughter ofJohannes de Peyster, in 1731.^[8][9]
• Anna Bancker (1708–1709), who died young.^[5]
• Johannes Bancker (1709–1710), who died young.^[5]
• Johannes Bancker (b. 1710), who married Magdalena Veeder (b. 1710),^[10] sister of his brother's wife.^[11]

Following the death of his wife in March 1734, he made his last will. The widower left his estate including the "farm where I now live" to his seven living children.^[5] Intending to live there under the care of his son, Johannes, he died in July and was buried on the Guilderland farm.^[1]

His grandsonEvert Bancker (1721–1803), was Speaker of theNew York State Assembly from 1779 to 1783.^[8]

• History of Albany, New York

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• Evert Bancker'sArchived 2007-09-14 at theWayback Machine will at theNew York State Museum
• Evert Bancker's biography atRootsWeb

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