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]