Gerrit was the son of Hendrick van Essen and Margaretha van Schonevelde. The date and place of his birth have not been found.
His wife was Fenne Guldenstern, who he married in ABT 1417. The place has not been found. Their two known children were Hendrik (?-<1460) and Jacomina (c1419-1451).
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Margaretha van Schonevelde |
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