I am seeking information about any Van Iderstines (in all its possible spellings) that might have lived in New Brunswick. A John Van Iderstine was possibly given land in New Brunswick in the mid 1780s, but declined that land and settled in PEI. However, there are Van Iderstines that may have settled here afterall; by 1870 there is a Peter Van Idenstein and his wife and children who indicate that they are from New Brunswick; they are living in Michigan, and he is listed as a ship carpenter.