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Geeske Grace Gracie Van Wyk

Geeske Grace Gracie Van Wyk

Female 1887 - 1958  (70 years)

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  • Name Geeske Grace Gracie Van Wyk  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Born 5 Oct 1887  Haskerdijken, Haskerland, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    • Geboorteakte Haskerland, 1887 Aangiftedatum 6 oktober 1887, akte nr. 175 Geeske van Wijk, geboren 5 oktober 1887 Dochter van Jannes van Wijk en Corneliske Bloemberg www.tresoar.nl
    Geeske van Wijk - Birth
    Geeske van Wijk - Birth
    Gender Female 
    Arrival 1891  [3
    Arrival 1893  [4
    Arrival 1893  [1
    Departure Bef 7 Apr 1893  Rotterdam Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    _ORIG Bef 7 Apr 1893  Holland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Arrival 7 Apr 1893  New York, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Jannes & Cornelia Van Wyk Family - Arrival in New York from Rotterdam aboard the 'Veendam'
    Jannes & Cornelia Van Wyk Family - Arrival in New York from Rotterdam aboard the "Veendam"
    Residence 1900  Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Residence 1910  Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Residence 1920  Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Departure 14 Aug 1925  Liverpool, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Arrival 21 Aug 1925  Quebec, Quebec, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Edward and Grace sailed from Liverpool to Quebec aboard the "Montclare" 
    Died 16 May 1958 
    Person ID I487  Terug in de Tijd
    Last Modified 30 May 2023 

    Father Jannes John Van Wijk,   b. 20 Jul 1862, Joure, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Aug 1901, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 39 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Corneliske Cornelia Cora Bloemberg,   b. 27 Feb 1862, Joure, Haskerland, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jun 1921  (Age 59 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Married 20 Jan 1882  Joure, Friesland, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    • see text of entry from Friesland Archives in "story" above
    Friesland Records of Jannes van Wijk and Corneliske Bloemberg
    Friesland Records of Jannes van Wijk and Corneliske Bloemberg
    Jannes van Wijk-Corneliske Bloemberg Marriage
    Jannes van Wijk-Corneliske Bloemberg Marriage
    Family ID F171  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Edward Haitsma,   b. Abt 1885, Netherlands Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 29 May 1907  Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Edward Haitsma - Grace Van Wyck Marriage
    Edward Haitsma - Grace Van Wyck Marriage
    Record number 638; license date 29 May 1907; GROOM: Edward Haitsma, 22, white, residing Grand Rapids, born Netherlands, Cabinet Maker, parents Siet Haitsma and Minke Tichekor?, no prior marriages; BRIDE: Grace Van Wycke, 19, white, residing Grand Rapids, born Netherlands, Domestic, parents John Van Wycke and Cornelia --, no prior marriages; married 29 May 1907 at Grand Rapids by J? Berkho, Minister; witnesses Mrs. J. Van Wyk and Henry Bolema, both of Grand Rapids [bride's mother and bride's sister's husband]
    Last Modified 30 May 2023 
    Family ID F8  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsArrival - 7 Apr 1893 - New York, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 29 May 1907 - Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Geeske van Wijk - Birth
    Geeske van Wijk - Birth
    Jannes & Cornelia Van Wyk Family - Arrival in New York from Rotterdam aboard the 'Veendam'
    Jannes & Cornelia Van Wyk Family - Arrival in New York from Rotterdam aboard the "Veendam"
    Edward Haitsma - Grace Van Wyck Marriage
    Edward Haitsma - Grace Van Wyck Marriage
    Record number 638; license date 29 May 1907; GROOM: Edward Haitsma, 22, white, residing Grand Rapids, born Netherlands, Cabinet Maker, parents Siet Haitsma and Minke Tichekor?, no prior marriages; BRIDE: Grace Van Wycke, 19, white, residing Grand Rapids, born Netherlands, Domestic, parents John Van Wycke and Cornelia --, no prior marriages; married 29 May 1907 at Grand Rapids by J? Berkho, Minister; witnesses Mrs. J. Van Wyk and Henry Bolema, both of Grand Rapids [bride's mother and bride's sister's husband]

    Histories
    Friesland Records of Jannes van Wijk and Corneliske Bloemberg
    Friesland Records of Jannes van Wijk and Corneliske Bloemberg

  • Sources 
    1. [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: Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T623_723; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 86.
      Birth date: Oct 1887
      Birth place: Netherlands
      Residence date: 1900
      Residence place: Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, Michigan
      Arrival date: 1893
      Arrival place:
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      1900 United States Federal Census
      1900 United States Federal Census
      Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T623_723; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 86.


    2. [S10] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, Ancestry.com, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2006.Original data - Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M237, 675 rolls); Records of the U.S. Customs Service, R;), Year: 1893; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: M237; Microfilm roll: M237_605; Line: 6; List number: .
      Birth date: abt 1889
      Birth place:
      Origin date:
      Origin place: Holland, Netherlands
      Arrival date: 7 Apr 1893
      Arrival place: New York, New York
      Departure date:
      Departure place: Rotterdam
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=nypl&h=4000268294&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt
      New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
      New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
      Year: 1893; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: M237; Microfilm roll: M237_605; Line: 5; List number: .


    3. [S4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 on roll 323 (Chicago C;), Year: 1920; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T625_778; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 78; Image: .
      Birth date: abt 1888
      Birth place: Holland
      Residence date: 1920
      Residence place: Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan
      Arrival date: 1891
      Arrival place:
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      1920 United States Federal Census
      1920 United States Federal Census
      Year: 1920; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T625_778; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 78; Image: .


    4. [S8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United;), Year: 1910; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_658; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 465.
      Birth date: abt 1888
      Birth place: Holland
      Residence date: 1910
      Residence place: Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, Michigan
      Arrival date: 1893
      Arrival place:
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1910uscenindex&h=197814427&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt
      1910 United States Federal Census
      1910 United States Federal Census
      Year: 1910; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_658; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 465.


    5. [S43] Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, Ancestry.com, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008.Original data - Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; (National Archives Micropublication M1464, 639 rolls;).
      Birth date: abt 1888
      Birth place:
      Arrival date: 21 Aug 1925
      Arrival place: Quebec
      Departure date:
      Departure place: Liverpool
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=canadianbc&h=2395560&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt
      Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956
      Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956


    6. [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: Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T623_723; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 86.
      Birth date: Feb 1862
      Birth place: Netherlands
      Marriage date: 1882
      Marriage place:
      Residence date: 1900
      Residence place: Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, Michigan
      Arrival date: 1893
      Arrival place:
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1900usfedcen&h=24971212&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt
      1900 United States Federal Census
      1900 United States Federal Census
      Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T623_723; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 86.