This genealogical work traces the lineage of the Housman-Huysman-Simonson family, one of the most prominent families of Staten Island, NY. Van Name provides a detailed account of the family's history, from its origins in the Netherlands to its settlement in Staten Island and subsequent contributions to the community. A valuable resource for anyone researching their family history or interested in the history of Staten Island.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.