Name | Willem Gerrits William van Wijk Van Wyck Vanwyk Van Wyk [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] | |
Born | 4 Aug 1862 | Westdongeradeel, Friesland, Netherlands ![]() |
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Gender | Male | |
Arrival | 1868 [6] | |
Arrival | 1868 [4] | |
Arrival | 1868 [3] | |
Arrival | 1868 [3] | |
Residence | 3 Aug 1870 | Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan, USA ![]() |
Residence | Jun 1880 | Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA ![]() |
age 19, single, Laborer, born Holland to Holland parents -- Garrett & Hattie with children Garrett, John and Garrett's parents Martha & Garrett and Garrett's brother William - sister Mary's Wierda family next door | ||
Residence | 29 Jul 1880 | Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA ![]() |
Residence | 1900 | Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent, Michigan, USA ![]() |
216 Hyde Park Avenue | ||
Residence | 1910 | Zeeland Ward 1, Ottawa, Michigan, USA ![]() |
Residence | 1920 | Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan, USA ![]() |
Residence | 1930 | Wyoming Township, Kent, Michigan, USA ![]() |
Cabinet Maker in Radio Factory | ||
Died | 28 Nov 1931 | Georgetown Township, Ottawa, Michigan, USA ![]() |
Buried | Aft 28 Nov 1931 | Grandville, Kent, Michigan, USA ![]() |
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Person ID | I320 | Terug in de Tijd |
Last Modified | 30 May 2023 |
Father | Gerrit Jannes van Wijk, b. 23 Jan 1826, Joure, Friesland, Netherlands ![]() ![]() | |
Relationship | natural | |
Mother | Martjen Martje Wiebes Martha Maggie Feenstra, b. 15 Apr 1825, Oudermirdum, Gaasterland, Friesland, Netherlands ![]() ![]() | |
Relationship | natural | |
Married | 10 Jun 1849 | Lemsterland, Friesland, Netherlands ![]() |
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Marriage of Gerrit Jannes van Wijk and Martjen Wijbes Feenstra |
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Family ID | F143 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family 1 | Elisabeth van der Cingel, b. 25 Dec 1852, Zonnemaire, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, Netherlands ![]() ![]() | |||
Married | 29 Jul 1880 | Vriesland, Ottawa, Michigan, USA ![]() |
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William van Wijk-Elizabeth van den Single Marriage 1880-07-29 To the Hon. Secretary of State of Michigan: Return of Marriages in the County of Ottawa; [page] 95; Record Number 160; Date of Marriage July 29 1880; Place of Marriage: Vriesland Mich; [GROOM] William Van Wijk, white, residing in Allendale Mich, age 18, born Netherlands Europe, Farmer; [BRIDE] Elizabeth Van Den Single, white, residing in ?Dumont? Mich, age 25, born Netherlands Europe; by G. ?Lauekes? Minister; witness Jan Wijk of Vriesland; recorded Aug 19/80 |
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Last Modified | 30 May 2023 | |||
Family ID | F107 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family 2 | Grietje Gertie Grace Greda Oldenhoff, b. Aug 1868, Netherlands ![]() | |||||||||||||||
Married | 29 Jun 1885 | Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, USA ![]() |
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Marriage of Willem Van Wyck and Greda Oldenhoff Record Number 97; married 29 Jun 1885 at Holland; Groom: Willem Van Wyck, white, residing in Blendon Town, age 23, born Netherlands, farmer; bride: Greda Oldenhoff, white, residing in Blendon Town, age 18, born Netherlands; by Erich Boy, Pastor of 1st Church of Holland; witnesses G. Van Wyck of Town Blendon and J. Oldenhoff of Town ?Olive?; date recorded 30 Jun 1885 |
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Family ID | F108 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family 3 | Corneliske Cornelia Cora Bloemberg, b. 27 Feb 1862, Joure, Haskerland, Friesland, Netherlands ![]() | |
Married | 19 Apr 1917 | Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA ![]() |
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William Van Wyk-Cornelia (Bloemberg) Van Wyk Marriage - She was the widow of his first cousin John. Record Number 449; license date 13 Apr 1917; GROOM: William Van Wyk, age 54, white, residing Grand Rapids, born Netherlands, occupation Cabinet Maker, parents Gerrit Van Wyk and Martha Feenstra, two prior marriages; BRIDE: Cornelia (Bloomburg) Van Wyk, age 54, white, residing Grand Rapids, born Netherlands, occupation Housekeeper, parents Arie Bloomburg and Geeske Vos, one prior marriage; married 19 Apr 1917 by William P. Van Wyk [relationship not yet known], pastor; witnesses: John Van Tuinen of Grand Rapids and J. Bloemberg of Hudsonville, Michigan |
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Last Modified | 30 May 2023 | |
Family ID | F106 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Family 4 | Hendrika Engelina - Henrietta - Flierhaar, b. Abt 1863, Netherlands ![]() | |
Married | 17 Feb 1922 | Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA ![]() |
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Marriage of William Van Wyke and Henrietta (Thierhaar) Snelling Record Number 14749; license date 15 Feb 1922; GROOM: William Van Wyke, age 59, white, residing Grand Rapids, born Netherlands, occupation Cabinet Maker, parents Gerrit Van Wyke and Martha Veenstra, three prior marriages; BRIDE: Henrietta (Thierhaar) Snelling, age 59, white, residing Grnad Rapids, born Netherlands, occupation Housewor, parents Gerrit Thierhaar and ?lida? Bannink, one prior marriage; married 17 Feb 1922 at Grand Rapids by A. De Young, minister; witnesses Mr. and Mrs. John Van Wyke of Grand Rapids |
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Last Modified | 30 May 2023 | |
Family ID | F105 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Photos | ![]() | John Van Wk - Birth Register - p 2 of 2 Record Number 915; botn 29 Oct 1888; John Van Wyk; white, male; born Blendon [Township, Ottawa County]; Parents: William and Gertie Van Wyk, both residing Blendon, both born Holland [Netherlands], father's occupation Farmer, date recorded [date county transcript made for state] 17 Jun 1889 |
![]() | Jenettie Van Wyk - Birth Register - p 2 of 2 Record Number 5028; born 29 Aug 1894; Jenettie Vanwyk; female, white; born in Wyoming Township; Parents: William and Grace Vanwyk, both residing in Wyoming Township, both born Netherlands, father Laborer; date recorded [date county transcript was made for state] 15 May 1895 | |
![]() | William van Wijk-Elizabeth van den Single Marriage 1880-07-29 To the Hon. Secretary of State of Michigan: Return of Marriages in the County of Ottawa; [page] 95; Record Number 160; Date of Marriage July 29 1880; Place of Marriage: Vriesland Mich; [GROOM] William Van Wijk, white, residing in Allendale Mich, age 18, born Netherlands Europe, Farmer; [BRIDE] Elizabeth Van Den Single, white, residing in ?Dumont? Mich, age 25, born Netherlands Europe; by G. ?Lauekes? Minister; witness Jan Wijk of Vriesland; recorded Aug 19/80 | |
![]() | Johanna Van Wyk - Birth Register - p 2 of 2 Record Number 12264; born 4 Jun 1897; Johanna Van Wyk; female, white; born Wyoming [Township, Kent County]; Parents: William and Gradu Van Wyk, both residing Wyoming, both born Holland [Netherlands], father's occupation Laborer, date recoded [date county transcript made for state] 2 May 1898 | |
![]() | Cora Van Wyk - Birth Register Transcript - p 1 of 2 Record Number 10159; born 27 Jul 1892; Cora Van Wyk; female, white, born at Grand Rapids; Parents: William and Gertja Van Wyk, both living in Wyoming [Michigan], both born Netherlands, father Laborer; date recorded [date county transcript made for state] 31 May 1893 | |
![]() | Martje (as Matje) Van Wyck - Birth 12 Apr 1885 at Blendon Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA == https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11571-43016-73 AND https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11571-44407-32 | |
![]() | Johanna Van Wyk - Birth Register - p 1 of 2 Record Number 12264; born 4 Jun 1897; Johanna Van Wyk; female, white; born Wyoming [Township, Kent County]; Parents: William and Gradu Van Wyk, both residing Wyoming, both born Holland [Netherlands], father's occupation Laborer, date recoded [date county transcript made for state] 2 May 1898 | |
![]() | Cora Van Wyk - Birth Register Transcript - p 2 of 2 Record Number 10159; born 27 Jul 1892; Cora Van Wyk; female, white, born at Grand Rapids; Parents: William and Gertja Van Wyk, both living in Wyoming [Michigan], both born Netherlands, father Laborer; date recorded [date county transcript made for state] 31 May 1893 | |
![]() | Marriage of William Van Wyke and Henrietta (Thierhaar) Snelling Record Number 14749; license date 15 Feb 1922; GROOM: William Van Wyke, age 59, white, residing Grand Rapids, born Netherlands, occupation Cabinet Maker, parents Gerrit Van Wyke and Martha Veenstra, three prior marriages; BRIDE: Henrietta (Thierhaar) Snelling, age 59, white, residing Grnad Rapids, born Netherlands, occupation Housewor, parents Gerrit Thierhaar and ?lida? Bannink, one prior marriage; married 17 Feb 1922 at Grand Rapids by A. De Young, minister; witnesses Mr. and Mrs. John Van Wyke of Grand Rapids | |
![]() | John Van Wyck - Birth Register - p 2 of 2 Record Number 12441, born 14 Dec 1898, John Van Wyck; white, male; born Grand Rapids; parents: William & Greda Van Wyck, both residing 13 3nn Avenue [Grand Rapids], both born Netherlands, father's occupation Finisher; date of record [date county transcript made for state] 24 May 1899 ****** Note that birth 12439 was son Russell (born 15 Dec 1898) of Isaac (Furniture Maker) & Bertha Stoutjesdyke (both born Michigan) of same address | |
![]() | John Van Wyck - Birth Register - p 1 of 2 Record Number 12441, born 14 Dec 1898, John Van Wyck; white, male; born Grand Rapids; parents: William & Greda Van Wyck, both residing 13 3nn Avenue [Grand Rapids], both born Netherlands, father's occupation Finisher; date of record [date county transcript made for state] 24 May 1899 ****** Note that birth 12439 was son Russell (born 15 Dec 1898) of Isaac (Furniture Maker) & Bertha Stoutjesdyke (both born Michigan) of same address | |
![]() | Jenettie Van Wyk - Birth Register - p 1 of 2 Record Number 5028; born 29 Aug 1894; Jenettie Vanwyk; female, white; born in Wyoming Township; Parents: William and Grace Vanwyk, both residing in Wyoming Township, both born Netherlands, father Laborer; date recorded [date county transcript was made for state] 15 May 1895 | |
![]() | John Van Wk - Birth Register - p 1 of 2 Record Number 915; botn 29 Oct 1888; John Van Wyk; white, male; born Blendon [Township, Ottawa County]; Parents: William and Gertie Van Wyk, both residing Blendon, both born Holland [Netherlands], father's occupation Farmer, date recorded [date county transcript made for state] 17 Jun 1889 | |
![]() | Jennie Van Wyk (mis-spelled as Vandyk) - Birth Register - p 1 of 2 Record Number 322; born 18 Dec 1889; Jennie Vandyk; female, white; born Blendon [Township, Ottawa County]; Parents: William and Gradie Vandyk; both residing Blendon; both born Holland, Europe; father's occupation: farmer; date recorded [date county transcript made for state] 23 May 1890 | |
![]() | Jennie Van Wyk (mis-spelled as Vandyk) - Birth Register - p 1 of 2 Record Number 322; born 18 Dec 1889; Jennie Vandyk; female, white; born Blendon [Township, Ottawa County]; Parents: William and Gradie Vandyk; both residing Blendon; both born Holland, Europe; father's occupation: farmer; date recorded [date county transcript made for state] 23 May 1890 | |
![]() | William Van Wyk-Cornelia (Bloemberg) Van Wyk Marriage - She was the widow of his first cousin John. Record Number 449; license date 13 Apr 1917; GROOM: William Van Wyk, age 54, white, residing Grand Rapids, born Netherlands, occupation Cabinet Maker, parents Gerrit Van Wyk and Martha Feenstra, two prior marriages; BRIDE: Cornelia (Bloomburg) Van Wyk, age 54, white, residing Grand Rapids, born Netherlands, occupation Housekeeper, parents Arie Bloomburg and Geeske Vos, one prior marriage; married 19 Apr 1917 by William P. Van Wyk [relationship not yet known], pastor; witnesses: John Van Tuinen of Grand Rapids and J. Bloemberg of Hudsonville, Michigan | |
![]() | Marriage of Willem Van Wyck and Greda Oldenhoff Record Number 97; married 29 Jun 1885 at Holland; Groom: Willem Van Wyck, white, residing in Blendon Town, age 23, born Netherlands, farmer; bride: Greda Oldenhoff, white, residing in Blendon Town, age 18, born Netherlands; by Erich Boy, Pastor of 1st Church of Holland; witnesses G. Van Wyck of Town Blendon and J. Oldenhoff of Town ?Olive?; date recorded 30 Jun 1885 |
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