Stadnitski, a former Dutch Mennonite family, found from about 1700 particularly at Amsterdam, where they were members of the Lamist congregation, Jan Stadnitski being a deacon in 1734-40 and 1752-57. In the 18th century members of this family conducted a big business under different names (Handelshuis Stadnitski en Zoon; later, Stadnitski en Cuperus; about 1800, Stadnitski en van Heukelom), trading with Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and the Caribbean islands and equipping ships. They were also bankers.

Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Waterloo, Ontario, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 4, p. 608. All rights reserved. For information on ordering the encyclopedia visit the Herald Press website.

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