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Grietje Gerrits Grace Maggie van Wijk

Grietje Gerrits Grace Maggie van Wijk

Female 1856 - 1915  (59 years)

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  • Name Grietje Gerrits Grace Maggie van Wijk  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Born 29 Mar 1856  Kollum, Kollumerland, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • Birth date is from birth record - death record erroneously gives birth 29 May 1857
    Grietje van Wijk - Birth - 1856, Kollumerland
    Grietje van Wijk - Birth - 1856, Kollumerland
    Gender Female 
    Arrival 1868  [4
    Residence 3 Aug 1870  Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Arrival 1873  [3
    Residence 1873  Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Residence 1880  Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    53 Prescott St; age 26; Wife; Keeping House 
    Residence 29 Mar 1883  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    date shown in Grand Rapids church register of the move to Chicago of Grietje and the three children 
    Jan Boezel & Grietje van Wijk Children-Grand Rapids Dutch Reformed Church - 1873-1883
    Jan Boezel & Grietje van Wijk Children-Grand Rapids Dutch Reformed Church - 1873-1883
    Gerdina Johanna, Martha, Albert "with mother to Chicago 29 Mar 1883" - NOTE that Albert birth year conflicts with 1879 civil birth record. == https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60524/images/43107_344026-00334
    Residence 2 Jan 1887  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    4450 South Dearborn - birth of daughter Jennie 
    Jennie Decker Birth (mis-identified as boy named James)
    Jennie Decker Birth (mis-identified as boy named James)
    [This document has numerous errors - her name, her sex, her father's birthplace.] James Decker; male; seventh child of mother; born 2 Jan 1887 at 4450 Dearborn; residence of mother 4450 Dearborn; father Burt Decker, age 35, nationality Holland, born Finland, Carpenter; mother Maggie Vanwyck, age 30, nationality Holland;
    Residence 8 Aug 1889  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    on Cottage Grove Avenue in Hyde Park - birth of daughter Henrietta 
    Residence 7 May 1891  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    667 56th Street - at time of birth of daughter Wilhelmina 
    Wilhelmina Decker Birth
    Wilhelmina Decker Birth
    Wilhelmina Decker; female, white; 8th child of mother; born 7 May 1891 at 667 56th Street, ward 34; residence of mother [same]; father Burt J. Decker, age 41, born Holland [Netherlands], Carpenter Contractor; mother Maggie Van Wyck, age 34, born Holland [Netherlands]
    Residence 19 Aug 1893  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    6748 Calumet -birth of son George 
    Burt John (George) Decker, Jr. - Birth Register
    Burt John (George) Decker, Jr. - Birth Register
    Record Number 3309
    Residence 1900  Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence 1910  Chicago Ward 5, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Died 20 Aug 1915  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    • 3517 So. Francisco Ave, Ward 5
    Grace (van Wijk, Boezel) Decker Death
    Grace (van Wijk, Boezel) Decker Death
    Note: Hand-written, typed or stamped text is enclosed in brackets ({ }) below. If an underlined entry field was left blank, it is indicated as {(no entry)}. Filed: {Aug 21 1915} {21637} Registered No.: {21637} Certificate of Death - Physician's Form Undertaker's Certificate and Record of Death of 1. Full Name: {Grace Decker} 2. (a) Sex {F} (b) Color {W} (c) Single, Married, Widowed or Divorced: {Married} 3. (a) Birthplace: {Holland} (b) Date of Birth: {March 29th 1857} 4. Age: {58} years {4} Months {22} Days {(no entry)} Hours 5. Died on the {20} Day of {Aug} 191 {5} at about {6 A} M 6. Last occupation - (a) {Housewife} (b) Industry or Business: {(no entry)} (c) From the year {(no entry)} To the year {(no entry)} 7. Previous occupation: {(no entry)} 8. (a) Place of Death: {3517 S Francisco Ave} (b) How long at place of death: {8 years} 9. (a) Usual Residence: {(same)} (b) Ward: {5 - ch. 10} [apparently change of ward to 10] 10. How long resident in city? {34 Years} 11. How long in state? {34 Years} 12. How long in U. S. if foreign born? {46 years} 13. (a) Name of Father: {Burt Van Wyke} (b) Birthplace of Father: {Holland} 14. (a) Maiden Name of Mother: {Unknown} (b) Birthplace of Mother: {Holland} ______________________________________ 15. The foregoing stated personal particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Informant: {George Decker} Address: {3517 S Francisco Ave.} ______________________________________ 16. Place of Burial: {Forest Home} Date of Burial: {Aug 22nd 1915} Hour {1 P.} M. 17. Undertaker: {John T. Kelly} Address: {2616 W 38 St} License No.: {270} ______________________________________ Physician's Certificate of Cause of Death I hereby certify that I attended deceased from {Aug 1}, 191 {5} to {Aug 20}, 191 {5} that I last saw {her} alive on the {14} day of {Aug} 191 {5} that {she} died on the day and at about the time stated above, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the cause of {her} death was as hereunder written. (a) Cause of death: {Cirrhosis of the Liver} Duration in years, months, days or hours: {5 ?weeks?[could be months]} (b) Contributory (Secondary): {(no entry)} Witness my hand this {15th} day of {Aug} 191 {5} (Signature) {?Robt Van Dellen?} M.D. Address: {7100 Emerald Ave} Telephone: {St??? 72??(bleached out)} {Alcoholic, 8/24}
    Buried 22 Aug 1915  Forest Park, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Forest Home Cemetery - Section DL Lot 940
    Grace (van Wijk, Boezel) Decker Death
    Grace (van Wijk, Boezel) Decker Death
    Note: Hand-written, typed or stamped text is enclosed in brackets ({ }) below. If an underlined entry field was left blank, it is indicated as {(no entry)}. Filed: {Aug 21 1915} {21637} Registered No.: {21637} Certificate of Death - Physician's Form Undertaker's Certificate and Record of Death of 1. Full Name: {Grace Decker} 2. (a) Sex {F} (b) Color {W} (c) Single, Married, Widowed or Divorced: {Married} 3. (a) Birthplace: {Holland} (b) Date of Birth: {March 29th 1857} 4. Age: {58} years {4} Months {22} Days {(no entry)} Hours 5. Died on the {20} Day of {Aug} 191 {5} at about {6 A} M 6. Last occupation - (a) {Housewife} (b) Industry or Business: {(no entry)} (c) From the year {(no entry)} To the year {(no entry)} 7. Previous occupation: {(no entry)} 8. (a) Place of Death: {3517 S Francisco Ave} (b) How long at place of death: {8 years} 9. (a) Usual Residence: {(same)} (b) Ward: {5 - ch. 10} [apparently change of ward to 10] 10. How long resident in city? {34 Years} 11. How long in state? {34 Years} 12. How long in U. S. if foreign born? {46 years} 13. (a) Name of Father: {Burt Van Wyke} (b) Birthplace of Father: {Holland} 14. (a) Maiden Name of Mother: {Unknown} (b) Birthplace of Mother: {Holland} ______________________________________ 15. The foregoing stated personal particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Informant: {George Decker} Address: {3517 S Francisco Ave.} ______________________________________ 16. Place of Burial: {Forest Home} Date of Burial: {Aug 22nd 1915} Hour {1 P.} M. 17. Undertaker: {John T. Kelly} Address: {2616 W 38 St} License No.: {270} ______________________________________ Physician's Certificate of Cause of Death I hereby certify that I attended deceased from {Aug 1}, 191 {5} to {Aug 20}, 191 {5} that I last saw {her} alive on the {14} day of {Aug} 191 {5} that {she} died on the day and at about the time stated above, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the cause of {her} death was as hereunder written. (a) Cause of death: {Cirrhosis of the Liver} Duration in years, months, days or hours: {5 ?weeks?[could be months]} (b) Contributory (Secondary): {(no entry)} Witness my hand this {15th} day of {Aug} 191 {5} (Signature) {?Robt Van Dellen?} M.D. Address: {7100 Emerald Ave} Telephone: {St??? 72??(bleached out)} {Alcoholic, 8/24}
    Decker Family Lot - Forest Home Cemetery - Section DL, Lot 940
    Decker Family Lot - Forest Home Cemetery - Section DL, Lot 940
    Person ID I403  Terug in de Tijd
    Last Modified 30 May 2023 

    Father Gerrit Jannes van Wijk,   b. 23 Jan 1826, Joure, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 May 1906, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Martjen Martje Wiebes Martha Maggie Feenstra,   b. 15 Apr 1825, Oudermirdum, Gaasterland, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Mar 1904, Blendon Township, Ottawa, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Married 10 Jun 1849  Lemsterland, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 8
    • Gerrit Jannes van Wijk, 23, geboren Joure, gemeente Haskerland - Jannes van Wijk en Janke Tjittes Smit - Martjen Wybes Feenstra, 24, geboren Oudemirdum, gemeente Gaasterland - Wybe Douwes Feenstra en Grietje Robijns de Jong - 10 juni 1849, akte nr. 27
    Marriage of Gerrit Jannes van Wijk and Martjen Wijbes Feenstra
    Marriage of Gerrit Jannes van Wijk and Martjen Wijbes Feenstra
    Family ID F143  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Jan John Boezel,   b. 12 Jan 1842, Klundert, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Mar 1914, Eastmanville, Ottawa, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 28 Sep 1872  Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • married by Henry D. Post, Justice of the Peace - witnesses Arie Panels of Holland [Michigan] & Jan Tunipe (or Turipe) of Holland [Michigan] - recorded 19 Oct 1872
    Marriage of John Boezel & Maggie Van Wijk (state transcript register)
    Marriage of John Boezel & Maggie Van Wijk (state transcript register)
    Entry #162 - marriage date 28 Sep 1872 - marriage place Holland, Michigan - John Boezel, farmer, of Fillmore, Michigan, age 30 - Maggie Van Wyk of Fillmore, Michigan, age 16; both born Netherlands Europe - married by Henry D. Post, Justice of the Peace - witnesses Arie Panels of Holland [Michigan] & Jan Tunipe (or Turipe) of Holland [Michigan] - recorded 19 Oct 1872 -+-+- This is the full transcript made for the State of Michigan from the original Ottawa County register.
    Children 
    +1. Gerdina Johanna - Johanna - Jennie - Josephine - Boezel,   b. 30 Sep 1873, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1923, Chicago, Cook, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 49 years)  [natural]
     2. Albert Boezel,   b. 5 Jan 1876, Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 1876, Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)  [natural]
    +3. Martha Boezel,   b. 25 Feb 1877, Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Mar 1969, Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years)  [natural]
     4. Albert Boezel Decker,   b. 28 Mar 1879, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [natural]
    Last Modified 30 May 2023 
    Family ID F134  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Beert Berend Burt Bert John Dekker Decker,   b. 7 Jan 1849, Hierden, Harderwijk, Gelderland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jun 1916, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Married 31 Dec 1883  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 9
    Marriage of Bert J. Decker and Maggie Van Wyck
    Marriage of Bert J. Decker and Maggie Van Wyck
    Note: Hand-written, typed or stamped text is enclosed in brackets ({ }) below. If an underlined entry field was left blank, it is indicated as {(no entry)}. {77925} Marriage License State of Illinois, Cook County The people of the state of lllinois, to any person lawfully authorized to solemnize marriage, greeting: Marriage may be celebrated between Mr. {Burt J. Decker} of Chicago, in the County of Cook and the State of Illinois, of the age of {33} years, and M {rs Maggie Van Wyck} of Chicago, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, of the age of {28} years. Witness: M. W. Ryan, Clerk of the County Court of said Cook County, and the Seal thereof, at my office in Chicago this {17th} day of {December} A. D. 188{3} (signature) {M. W. Ryan} ____________________________________ State of Illinois, County of Cook I {John C. Murphy} a {Justice of the Peace} hereby certify that Mr. {Burt J. Decker} and M{iss Maggie Van Wyck} were joined in Marriage by me at {Chicago} in the County of Cook and State of Illinois the {31st} day of {Dec} 188{3} (signature) {John c. Murphy} {Justice of the Peace} {Witness} {Frank ?Baes?} {Otto ??Braenfioan??}
    Children 
    +1. Grace Decker,   b. Mar 1885, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [natural]
    +2. Jennie Decker,   b. 2 Jan 1887, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 1919, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 32 years)  [natural]
    +3. Hendrina Henrietta Gertrude Decker,   b. 8 Aug 1889, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Feb 1968, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)  [natural]
    +4. Wilhelmina Minnie Decker,   b. 7 May 1891, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Oct 1971, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)  [natural]
     5. Burt John George Decker,   b. 19 Aug 1893, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Oct 1953, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years)  [natural]
     6. Lucille Lucy E Decker,   b. 27 Jul 1897, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Mar 1954, San Diego, San Diego, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years)  [natural]
    Last Modified 30 May 2023 
    Family ID F146  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 28 Sep 1872 - Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1873 - Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 53 Prescott St; age 26; Wife; Keeping House - 1880 - Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - date shown in Grand Rapids church register of the move to Chicago of Grietje and the three children - 29 Mar 1883 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 31 Dec 1883 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 4450 South Dearborn - birth of daughter Jennie - 2 Jan 1887 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - on Cottage Grove Avenue in Hyde Park - birth of daughter Henrietta - 8 Aug 1889 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 667 56th Street - at time of birth of daughter Wilhelmina - 7 May 1891 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 6748 Calumet -birth of son George - 19 Aug 1893 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 Aug 1915 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 22 Aug 1915 - Forest Park, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Burt John (George) Decker, Jr. - Birth Register
    Burt John (George) Decker, Jr. - Birth Register
    Record Number 3309
    Marriage of John Boezel & Maggie Van Wijk (state transcript register)
    Marriage of John Boezel & Maggie Van Wijk (state transcript register)
    Entry #162 - marriage date 28 Sep 1872 - marriage place Holland, Michigan - John Boezel, farmer, of Fillmore, Michigan, age 30 - Maggie Van Wyk of Fillmore, Michigan, age 16; both born Netherlands Europe - married by Henry D. Post, Justice of the Peace - witnesses Arie Panels of Holland [Michigan] & Jan Tunipe (or Turipe) of Holland [Michigan] - recorded 19 Oct 1872 -+-+- This is the full transcript made for the State of Michigan from the original Ottawa County register.
    Boezel, Martha-Birth (Holland, Ottawa County)-1877-02-25
    Boezel, Martha-Birth (Holland, Ottawa County)-1877-02-25
    last entry on page - born 25 Feb 1877 - [no given name] Boezel - white - born City of Holland - parents John Boezel, carpenter, and Grietje Boezel, both residing City of Holland - recorded 1 June 1878 - This is the official full transcript register that was hand-copied from the original county and sent to the State of Michigan. The date recorded is the date that the copy was made. -+-+-+- Her birth was recorded in both Ottawa and Kent Counties. I believe that she was born in Holland (Ottawa County) since all prior family events are there and that the family moved very soon to Grand Rapids (Kent County) where immediate subsequent family events show them. This is further supported by her having no given name in the Holland record but having the given name Martha in the Grand Rapids record.
    Marriage of Bert J. Decker and Maggie Van Wyck
    Marriage of Bert J. Decker and Maggie Van Wyck
    Note: Hand-written, typed or stamped text is enclosed in brackets ({ }) below. If an underlined entry field was left blank, it is indicated as {(no entry)}. {77925} Marriage License State of Illinois, Cook County The people of the state of lllinois, to any person lawfully authorized to solemnize marriage, greeting: Marriage may be celebrated between Mr. {Burt J. Decker} of Chicago, in the County of Cook and the State of Illinois, of the age of {33} years, and M {rs Maggie Van Wyck} of Chicago, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, of the age of {28} years. Witness: M. W. Ryan, Clerk of the County Court of said Cook County, and the Seal thereof, at my office in Chicago this {17th} day of {December} A. D. 188{3} (signature) {M. W. Ryan} ____________________________________ State of Illinois, County of Cook I {John C. Murphy} a {Justice of the Peace} hereby certify that Mr. {Burt J. Decker} and M{iss Maggie Van Wyck} were joined in Marriage by me at {Chicago} in the County of Cook and State of Illinois the {31st} day of {Dec} 188{3} (signature) {John c. Murphy} {Justice of the Peace} {Witness} {Frank ?Baes?} {Otto ??Braenfioan??}
    Death of Albert Boezel, age 23 days - p 1 of 2
    Death of Albert Boezel, age 23 days - p 1 of 2
    entry #115 - died 28 Jan 1876 - Albert Boezel - male - white - age 23 days - place of death Holland City (2nd page) cause unknown - birthplace Holland City - parents Jan & Grietje Boezel residing Holland Mich - recorded 26 May 1877 --- This is the official full transcript register copied from the county register and sent to the State of Michigan. The date recorded is the date that the copy was made for the State.
    Van Wijk, Grietje (1856-1915)
    Van Wijk, Grietje (1856-1915)
    Grietje van Wijk - Birth - 1856, Kollumerland
    Grietje van Wijk - Birth - 1856, Kollumerland
    Jan Boezel & Grietje van Wijk Children-Grand Rapids Dutch Reformed Church - 1873-1883
    Jan Boezel & Grietje van Wijk Children-Grand Rapids Dutch Reformed Church - 1873-1883
    Gerdina Johanna, Martha, Albert "with mother to Chicago 29 Mar 1883" - NOTE that Albert birth year conflicts with 1879 civil birth record. == https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60524/images/43107_344026-00334
    Hendrina (Henrietta) Decker Birth
    Hendrina (Henrietta) Decker Birth
    Hendrina Decker; female; fourth child of mother; born 8 Aug 1889 on Cottage Grove Avenue in Hyde Park [same as residence of mother]; father Bert J. Decker, age 30, born Holland [Netherlands], Carpenter and Builder; mother Maggie Fanakgek, age 33, born Holland [Netherlands]; returned 15 Aug 1889 by D. W. Hunt, M. D. or Midwife, of 55th and Kimbark
    Death of Albert Boezel, age 23 days - p 1 of 2
    Death of Albert Boezel, age 23 days - p 1 of 2
    entry #115 - died 28 Jan 1876 - Albert Boezel - male - white - age 23 days - place of death Holland City (2nd page) cause unknown - birthplace Holland City - parents Jan & Grietje Boezel residing Holland Mich - recorded 26 May 1877 --- This is the official full transcript register copied from the county register and sent to the State of Michigan. The date recorded is the date that the copy was made for the State.
    Burt John (George) Decker Birth
    Burt John (George) Decker Birth
    Burt John Decker Jr; male; fifth child of mother; born 19 Aug 1893 at 6748 Calumet Avenue; mother's residence 6748 Calumet Avenue; father Burt John Decker Sr, age 43, born Holland [Netherlands], Carpenter; mother Maggie Vanwick, age 37, born Holland [Netherlands]
    Wilhelmina Decker Birth
    Wilhelmina Decker Birth
    Wilhelmina Decker; female, white; 8th child of mother; born 7 May 1891 at 667 56th Street, ward 34; residence of mother [same]; father Burt J. Decker, age 41, born Holland [Netherlands], Carpenter Contractor; mother Maggie Van Wyck, age 34, born Holland [Netherlands]
    Hendrina (Henrietta) Decker - Birth Register
    Hendrina (Henrietta) Decker - Birth Register
    [August 1889 births - page 53] Record Number 5223; Decker, Henderina; female; 4th child of mother; white; date of birth 8 [i.e. 8 Aug 1889]; born on Cottage Grove Avenue in Hyde Park Ward; father age 40, born Holl[and = Netherlands]; mother born Holl[and = Netherlands]; mother Maggie Fanakgek; father Bert J. Decker, Carpenter; Attending Party Making Return: P. W. Hunt
    Grace (van Wijk, Boezel) Decker Death
    Grace (van Wijk, Boezel) Decker Death
    Note: Hand-written, typed or stamped text is enclosed in brackets ({ }) below. If an underlined entry field was left blank, it is indicated as {(no entry)}. Filed: {Aug 21 1915} {21637} Registered No.: {21637} Certificate of Death - Physician's Form Undertaker's Certificate and Record of Death of 1. Full Name: {Grace Decker} 2. (a) Sex {F} (b) Color {W} (c) Single, Married, Widowed or Divorced: {Married} 3. (a) Birthplace: {Holland} (b) Date of Birth: {March 29th 1857} 4. Age: {58} years {4} Months {22} Days {(no entry)} Hours 5. Died on the {20} Day of {Aug} 191 {5} at about {6 A} M 6. Last occupation - (a) {Housewife} (b) Industry or Business: {(no entry)} (c) From the year {(no entry)} To the year {(no entry)} 7. Previous occupation: {(no entry)} 8. (a) Place of Death: {3517 S Francisco Ave} (b) How long at place of death: {8 years} 9. (a) Usual Residence: {(same)} (b) Ward: {5 - ch. 10} [apparently change of ward to 10] 10. How long resident in city? {34 Years} 11. How long in state? {34 Years} 12. How long in U. S. if foreign born? {46 years} 13. (a) Name of Father: {Burt Van Wyke} (b) Birthplace of Father: {Holland} 14. (a) Maiden Name of Mother: {Unknown} (b) Birthplace of Mother: {Holland} ______________________________________ 15. The foregoing stated personal particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Informant: {George Decker} Address: {3517 S Francisco Ave.} ______________________________________ 16. Place of Burial: {Forest Home} Date of Burial: {Aug 22nd 1915} Hour {1 P.} M. 17. Undertaker: {John T. Kelly} Address: {2616 W 38 St} License No.: {270} ______________________________________ Physician's Certificate of Cause of Death I hereby certify that I attended deceased from {Aug 1}, 191 {5} to {Aug 20}, 191 {5} that I last saw {her} alive on the {14} day of {Aug} 191 {5} that {she} died on the day and at about the time stated above, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief the cause of {her} death was as hereunder written. (a) Cause of death: {Cirrhosis of the Liver} Duration in years, months, days or hours: {5 ?weeks?[could be months]} (b) Contributory (Secondary): {(no entry)} Witness my hand this {15th} day of {Aug} 191 {5} (Signature) {?Robt Van Dellen?} M.D. Address: {7100 Emerald Ave} Telephone: {St??? 72??(bleached out)} {Alcoholic, 8/24}
    Jennie Decker Birth (mis-identified as boy named James)
    Jennie Decker Birth (mis-identified as boy named James)
    [This document has numerous errors - her name, her sex, her father's birthplace.] James Decker; male; seventh child of mother; born 2 Jan 1887 at 4450 Dearborn; residence of mother 4450 Dearborn; father Burt Decker, age 35, nationality Holland, born Finland, Carpenter; mother Maggie Vanwyck, age 30, nationality Holland;
    Decker Family Lot - Forest Home Cemetery - Section DL, Lot 940
    Decker Family Lot - Forest Home Cemetery - Section DL, Lot 940

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      Birth date: abt 1854
      Birth place: Holland
      Residence date: 1880
      Residence place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States
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      1880 United States Federal Census
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      Birth date: abt 1856
      Birth place: Holland
      Residence date: 1870
      Residence place: Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan, United States
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      Birth date: Mar 1857
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      Marriage date: 1882
      Marriage place:
      Residence date: 1900
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      Arrival date: 1873
      Arrival place:
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      1900 United States Federal Census
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      Birth date: abt 1857
      Birth place: Holland
      Residence date: 1910
      Residence place: Chicago Ward 5, Cook, Illinois
      Arrival date: 1868
      Arrival place:
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      1910 United States Federal Census
      1910 United States Federal Census
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      Birth date: 29 Mar 1857
      Birth place: Holland
      Death date: 20 Aug 1915
      Death place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
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      Birth date: Jan 1826
      Birth place: Netherland
      Marriage date: 1849
      Marriage place:
      Residence date: 1900
      Residence place: Blendon, Ottawa, Michigan
      Arrival date: 1865
      Arrival place:
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      1900 United States Federal Census
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    8. [S1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 18;), Year: 1900; Census Place: Blendon, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: T623_738; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 115.
      Birth date: Apr 1825
      Birth place: Netherland
      Marriage date: 1849
      Marriage place:
      Residence date: 1900
      Residence place: Blendon, Ottawa, Michigan
      Arrival date: 1865
      Arrival place:
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      1900 United States Federal Census
      1900 United States Federal Census
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      Birth date: Jan 1851
      Birth place: Holland
      Marriage date: 1882
      Marriage place:
      Residence date: 1900
      Residence place: Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois
      Arrival date: 1872
      Arrival place:
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      1900 United States Federal Census
      1900 United States Federal Census
      Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 30, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T623_282; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 927.