Vries History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Vries Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Hans Vries, who arrived in America in 1663 2
• Vresen Vries, who landed in New Netherland(s) in 1663 2

Vries Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Johan Vries, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 2
• Simon Vries, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 2
• Jacob Vries, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1754 2

Vries Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Gosse De Vries, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 2
• Broer De Vries, who landed in Iowa in 1855 2
• Arie De Vries, who landed in Iowa in 1868 2
• Aukje De Vries, who arrived in Iowa in 1869 2
• Hendrik De Vries, who landed in Iowa in 1869 2
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• Bernice T. Van der Vries (b. 1890), American Republican politician, Member of Illinois State House of Representatives 7th District, 1935-42 3
• Marion De Vries (1865-1939), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Representative from California 2nd District, 1897-1900; Judge of U.S. Customs Court, 1900-10; Judge of U.S. Court of Customs Appeals, 1910-21 4