‎Mordechai Senior‏‎ [I1139]‎, son of Juda "Philip Henriquez" Senior and Ester Pimentel‏. Born ‎1622 Amsterdam, Holland, died ‎1680‎, age 57 or 58 years Mordechai and his brother Jacob spent their young manhood in Recife, Pernambuco, in service to John Maurice, Govenor General of Dutch Brazil, untilitsrecapturebythe Portuguese in 1654. He along with Jacob Senior (18) signed the Minute Boo k (dated 1648 - 1653) of Congregations Zur Israelof Recifeand MagenAbrahamof Mauricia, Brazil. ("Studia Rosenthaliana Vol. 12 July 1978, page 95"). A dowry of 9,000 fls. was paid. Married ‎28 Feb 1658 (25 Adar I 5418) Amsterdam, Holland, age 35 or 36 years (married 21 or 22 years) to: ‎Sara Lopez‏‎ [I1168]‎, age by marriage 18 or 19 years Born ‎1639 Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany ("Studia Rosenthaliana Vol. 12 July 1978, page 95"). Daughter of Mozes Lopez & Rachel Mendes Del Sotto ("History Of The Jews Of The Netherlands Antilles"). Children: 1. ‎Jacob "Captain Philippe Henriquez" Senior‏‎ [I1713]‎ Born ‎± 1663, died ‎15 Nov 1718 (21 Cheshvan 5479) Curacao, Netherlands Antilles‎, age approximately 55 years, buried Curacao, Netherlands Antilles Commanded brigantines though the trade lanes of the Spanish Main as a factor for the States General of the United Netherlands, the King of England,andtheRoyalAfrican Company of Portugal. On May 22, 1699 he set sail in command of a fleet of ships ferrying merchandise and slaves from Curaco to Don Gaspar de Andrade, factor general of the Portuguese assiento based in Catagena. This was also the set of the Holy Tribunal of the Inquisition in the Spanish dependencies. On June 10, 1699 he reached port hoping to recover heavy debts from the King of Spain incurred by his company by the former governor. They transferred the goods and slaves to Portuguese vessels, but Jacob waited for permission to land from the lord inquisitor. On June 15th a canoe with twelve soldiers boarded and asked for Captain Philippo Henriques. Jacob in disguise said that the captain was in town and asked what they wanted. They insisted on speaking directly to the captain and returned to their canoe. Shortly afterwards, Jacob reappeared in Captains uniform and asked what they wanted. They said he was under arrest and was to be brought to the prison of the Holy Inquisition. In Jacob's August 21, 1700 report to the West India Company, he described his seventy three day imprisonment {the report is stored at the Hague Royal Library as Hamelberg Collection no. 120-B-10:XVI-E}. For the first 2 months he was not told the nature of his crimes while he suffered fever and daily audiences with the inquisitor, Don Juan de la Isaca Alvarado. Jacob pointed out the he was a Jew, born in the Netherlands, who served his country, the State General of the United Netherlands. And in the last war with France, he had served as a captain under the command of the former stadholder, now King of Great Britain. He continuously asked to be told the nature of his crimes and to confront his accusers. Jacob was put in the care of an Augustin padre, Fray Lucas de St. Joseph, who tried to convert him so as to save his soul. Concerned with his illness, he obtained a doctor known to Jacob, although not much could be done. Among other things, Jacob worried about the fate of his commander less crew and fleet and his financial obligations. Not until August 13th was he confronted by his accuser, the former secretary and acting fiscael of the Inquisition, Captain General Don Miguel de Icharri y Daois, the man who originally captured Jacob. Jacob was accused of: (1) Trafficking in the West Indies in a trade where no Jews were allowed on order of the King of Spain; (2) Doing this, knowing the rules against it; (3) Publicly slaughtering and koshering animals; (4) Forcing the crew and passengers to eat meat that had been slaughtered; (5) trying to convert his crew and passengers to Judaism by leading them in Hebrew prayers. He responded by saying (1) For 11 or 12 years he had been navigating these waters on behalf of the Portuguese sovereign; (2) He never knew the assiento was restricted to Roman Catholics; (3) He would never slaughter animals even if permitted, because he would have it done by someone who knew the koshering laws; (4) As commander of the vessel, which was more like a home to him, he would not dishonour anyone aboard with the indignity of making them eat, or behave in any other manner by force; (5) It would be difficult for the crew and passengers to convert if they couldn't understand Hebrew prayers. His judge was the inquisitor who had interrogated him all summer. His lawyer was the Spanish padre who had looked after him. On August 27, 1700 the record of the trial and judgement were presented to him, which he signed after which he was fined 50 pieces of eight and warned not to sail in the area or risk a fine of 2,000 pieces of eight and imprisonment for 2 years. On August 28th Jacob received from the inquisitional secretary his papers and a bill for the fine, plus 335 pieces of eight, being the cost of food and shelter during his imprisonment. Jacob continued sailing the Spanish main for Portugal, England and his own country, the Netherlands until 1711. He is buried in Curaco, although there is a commemorative stone in Ouderkerk. (American Jewish Archives vol. XLIV Spring/Summer,92Number1,Pages 81 & 85) 2. ‎David Senior‏‎ [I1715]‎ Born ‎7 May 1664 (12 Iyar 5424), died ‎13 Sep 1749 (1 Tishrei 5510) Curacao, Netherlands Antilles‎, age 85 years David Senior was sent to Coro in 1722 as a personal representative of Curacaos Governer, Jan Noach Du Fay. This was due to his diplomatic and linguistic skills and the fact that he has an economic investment there. His mission was to claim reparations for a galleon stranded off the coast of Venezuela while fleeing pirates. He was successful. David also lobbied in 1726 in the town council against a special surtax to be levied on goods from Spain received by residents, which meant Sephardic merchants. {American Jewish Archives Volume XLIV Spring/Summer, 1992, Number 1, Page 81} Most of his will was concerned with explaining to his surviving sons, Jacob, Abraham and Mordechai Chaim, how to pay off the debts of the company ofDavidSeniorandSons. He told his sons pay off strangers first, so as to keep an honorable name , then pay off relatives. Above all, don't sell propertyunlessforcedtoby natural catastrophe or war. And in that case let the city houses go but keep the plantations, especially Bloempot, beloved byhis wifeSarah. 3. ‎Rachel Senior‏‎ [I1718]‎ Born ‎± 1666 ("American Jewish Archives" volume XLIV Spring/Summer, 1992 Number 1, Page 81). 4. ‎Abraham Senior‏‎ [I1717]‎ Born ‎± 1670 American Jewsih Archives volume XLIV Spring/Summer, 1992 Number 1 Page 81 The witness at his wedding was his brother Benjamin Senior. 5. ‎Benjamin Senior‏‎ [I1719]‎ Born ‎± 1670, died ‎23 Nov 1750 (24 Cheshvan 5511)‎, age approximately 80 years ("American Jewish Archives" volume XLIV Spring/Summer, 1992 Number 1, Page 81) The date of marriage in "History Of The Jews Of The Netherlands Antilles"page993isgiven as June 27, 1699. He was the business partner and universal heir of bachelo r Mosseh. 6. ‎Salomon Senior‏‎ [I1722]‎ Born ‎± 1672, died ‎28 Nov 1758 (27 Cheshvan 5519) Curacao, Netherlands Antilles‎, age approximately 86 years ("American Jewish Archives" volume XLIV Spring/Summer, 1992 Number 1, Page 81). 7. ‎Mosseh Senior‏‎ [I1720]‎ Born ‎± 1676, died ‎2 Jul 1730 (17 Tamuz 5490) Amsterdam, Holland‎, age approximately 54 years, buried Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, Netherlands ("American Jewish Archives" volume XLIV Spring/Summer, 1992 Number 1 Page 81, and picture of his tombstone page 82). Information on his will, page106.Histombstonecontains the names carved in Hebrew Bible phrases matching the first names of hi s parents and grandparents as well as his 10 siblings,theirspousesandoffspring. It should be noted that his tombstone was prepared when he was still alive. He had a library and art collection whichhe willedto beequallydivided among his bro thers sons bearing the name of his father. 8. ‎Ribca Senior‏‎ [I1721]‎ Born ‎± 1676 ("American Jewish Archives" vol. XLIV Spring/Summer, 1992 Number 1, Page 81). 9. ‎Isaac Senior‏‎ [I1716]‎ Born ‎± 1678, died ‎25 Jun 1693 (21 Sivan 5453) Curacao, Netherlands Antilles‎, age approximately 15 years Died in an epidemic shortly after arriving in Curaco. 10. ‎Judah Senior‏‎ [I1712]‎ Born ‎1659 American Jewish Archives vol. XLIV Spring/Summer, 1992 Number 1 Page 81. There is a discrepancy with regards to the date of marriage, in "History OfTheJewsofThe Netherlands Antilles" pg 993 gives a date of marriage as Jan 29, 1681. A dowr y of 4,500 dfl was given for the marriage of Ester Fundamand6,000dflwas given as a dowry for Sarah Fundam. He belonged to a group of Jewish magnates in the Hague circle of Stadholder William III, laterKingWilliamIIIof England. He was a fre ighter of Brazilian sugar {"Stones of Memory" pg 89} 11. ‎Ester Senior‏‎ [I1714]‎ ("American Jewish Archives" vol. XLIV Spring/Summer, 1992 Number 1, Page 81). Daughter of Mordechay Senior and ? Lopez.

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