In 1660 another family came to America from Holland and settled in the vicinity of present day Bergen County, New Jersey. They too adopted the name of Van Wagenen and spent several generations in New Jersey. In the early 1840′s members of this family embraced the Mormon faith and in 1845 began their migration to Nauvoo, Winter Quarters, and finally Salt Lake City.
These familys for the most part adopted the spellings of Van Wagenen and Van Wagoner only, although there are a few instances where the spelling of Van Wagner was used.
Further information may be found at a website hosted by Jack and Sharen Simmons at “Jackandsharensimmons.com” where you may obtain specific information about members of these families. Free downloads are also available from their website.