Forrester Lowrey Page and Van Petten Families

Symon Nicholas van Petten¹

M, #4324, b. 5 February 1792

Relationship: 2nd cousin 5 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Nicholas Frederickse van Petten¹ b. 13 Jul 1740, d. b 3 Jul 1804
Mother*: Margarieta Bradt¹ b. 1761

He was born on 5 February 1792 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹
He was the son of Nicholas Frederickse van Petten and Margarieta Bradt.¹

Last Edited: 28 Jun 2011

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).

Thelma E van Patten¹

F, #6380, b. 12 November 1899, d. 27 November 1989

Father*: Peter Veder van Patten¹ b. 18 Feb 1879, d. 2 Dec 1948
Mother*: Elsie Mabel Ewing¹ b. 27 Nov 1876, d. 18 Nov 1966

She was born on 12 November 1899 in What Cheer, Keokuk, Iowa, USA.^2,3,4
She was the daughter of Peter Veder van Patten and Elsie Mabel Ewing.¹
She died on 27 November 1989 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA, at age 90.³

Census Information

She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington, Keokuk, Iowa, in the household of her parents, Peter Veder van Patten and Elsie Mabel Ewing.²

Last Edited: 12 Mar 2023

Citations

[S1132] Veder P Van Patten household, 1910 US Census, Keokuk, Iowa, population schedule, Washington, Enumeration District 60, sheet 4B, dwelling 106, family 107, National Archives micropublication T624-409, Downloaded October 2013 from Ancestry.com.
[S3821] P V Van Petten household, 1900 US Census, Keokuk County, Iowa, population schedule, Washington, Enumeration District 55, sheet 27, dwelling 599, family 613, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 18 November 2022.
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 November 2022, entry for Thelma E. Lake, Social Security Number 399-18-8999.
[S644] "Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2547/: Accessed 18 November 2022, Thelma E Vanpatton Or Vanpetten; citing "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830–1950." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.

Thomas Bebee van Patten¹

M, #3528, b. 28 June 1820

Relationship: 1st cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Jacob van Patten^1,2 b. 27 Jan 1771, d. 1827
Mother*: Susanna Brooks^1,2 b. c 1776

He was born on 28 June 1820 in Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.¹
He was the son of Jacob van Patten and Susanna Brooks.^1,2
He was christened on 27 August 1820 in Princetown, Schenectady, New York, USA.²

Last Edited: 28 Feb 2016

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
[S755] "New York Births and Christenings 1640-1962." Database, Compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed February 2016, Thomas Bebee Van Petten; citing FHL microfilm 17,678.

Thomas F van Petten¹

M, #3843, b. 4 July 1876, d. 21 April 1879

Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: William Elijah van Petten¹ b. 11 Jan 1849, d. 2 Jan 1932
Mother*: Margaretta L Stetzler¹ b. 7 Mar 1850, d. 26 Mar 1939

He was born on 4 July 1876 in Colorado, USA.¹
He was the son of William Elijah van Petten and Margaretta L Stetzler.¹
He died on 21 April 1879 in La Porte, Larimer, Colorado, USA, at age 2.¹

Last Edited: 12 Jun 2011

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).

Thomas Gail van Petten DVM^1,2

M, #3873, b. 28 January 1890, d. 2 March 1934

Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Thomas Henry van Petten^2,1 b. 11 Sep 1856, d. 13 Apr 1924
Mother*: Orlinda Williams^2,1 b. 20 Sep 1861, d. 13 Apr 1939

He was born on 28 January 1890 in Colfax, McLean, Illinois, USA.^3,2
He was the son of Thomas Henry van Petten and Orlinda Williams.^2,1
He died on 2 March 1934 in Le Roy, McLean, Illinois, USA, at age 44. A coroner's inquest reported he died of alcholism and strangulation when he apparently fell face down in his office and subsequently died of strangulation.^1,4
He was buried after 2 March 1934 in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax, McLean, Illinois, USA.⁵

Census Information

He and Ruth Beckwith appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Wilson, Dewitt, Illinois, enumerated 5 May 1930.⁶

Family: Ruth Beckwith b. Jul 1899, d. a 1940

Last Edited: 9 Sep 2023

Citations

[S392] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths 1916-1947." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at http://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed March 2016, Thomas G Van Petten; citing Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,675,312.
[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
[S3637] Thomas Gail Vanpetten Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
[S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 6 October 2022, T. G. VanPetten; citing Clinton Daily Journal and Public, Clinton, Illinois, 06 Mar 1934.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89995299/… : accessed 6 October 2022, memorial page for Thomas Gail Van Petten (28 January 1890-2 March 1934), Find a Grave memorial number 89995299, citing Wiley Cemetery, Colfax, McLean County, Illinois, USA; maintained by RWCNAC (Contributor 46739623).
[S1289] T G Van Petten household, 1930 US Census, Dewitt, Illinois, population schedule, Wilson, Enumeration District 23, sheet 5A, dwelling 95, family 99, National Archives micropublication T626-509, Downloaded November 2013 from Ancestry.com.

Thomas Henry van Petten¹

M, #488, b. 11 September 1856, d. 13 April 1924

Relationship: 1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Thomas William Beebe van Petten^2,1 b. 10 Nov 1822, d. 18 Aug 1862
Mother*: Elizabeth Collins^2,1 b. 5 Mar 1823, d. 25 Feb 1909

Thomas Henry van Petten
1856 - 1924

He was born on 11 September 1856 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA.^1,3
He was the son of Thomas William Beebe van Petten and Elizabeth Collins.^2,1
He died on 13 April 1924 in Colfax, McLean, Illinois, USA, at age 67.^2,4
He was buried after 13 April 1924 in Wiley Cemetery, Colfax, McLean, Illinois, USA.⁵

Census Information

He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cropsey, McLean, Illinois, USA, in the household of his mother, Elizabeth Collins.⁶

Family: Orlinda Williams b. 20 Sep 1861, d. 13 Apr 1939

Thomas Gail van Petten DVM^3,7 b. 28 Jan 1890, d. 2 Mar 1934

Last Edited: 9 Sep 2023

Citations

[S15] Francis I Hindmarsh and Jerry Wilson, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, Jan 2000). This publication is no longer available. Most, if not all of the data along with more recent updates, is available on Jerry Wilson's 'Vanpat58' Rootsweb site at https://wc.rootsweb.com/ Enter TreeId 619351, p.148.
[S2034] "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2542/: Accessed 9 September 2023, Thos Henry Van Patten; citing "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.
[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
[S355] Orlinda Van Petten, Death Certificate 11645 (April 13, 1939), Home Library, 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA.
[S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 19 November 2020, memorial page for Thomas Henry Van Petten (11 Sep 1856–13 Apr 1924), Find a Grave Memorial no. 89995480, citing Wiley Cemetery, Colfax, McLean County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Bob & Nancy Cannon (contributor 46739623).
[S3999] Elizabeth Vanpatten household, 1870 US Census, McLean, Illinois, population schedule, Cropsey, sheet 316A, dwelling 123, family 123, National Archives micropublication M593-259, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 10 September 2023.
[S392] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths 1916-1947." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at http://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed March 2016, Thomas G Van Petten; citing Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,675,312.

Thomas William Beebe van Petten¹

M, #167, b. 10 November 1822, d. 18 August 1862

Relationship: 2nd great-granduncle of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Dr. Peter van Petten b. 9 Nov 1777, d. b 1 Jun 1829
Mother*: Lydia Bullock² b. 24 Feb 1785, d. 18 Jan 1846

He was born on 10 November 1822 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.¹
He was the son of Dr. Peter van Petten and Lydia Bullock.²
He was born on 23 November 1822.³
He died on 18 August 1862 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA, at age 39.^1,4
He was buried after 18 August 1862 in Harkers Corner Cemetery, Peoria County, Illinois, USA.⁴

Family: Elizabeth Collins b. 5 Mar 1823, d. 25 Feb 1909

William Elijah van Petten+¹ b. 11 Jan 1849, d. 2 Jan 1932
Nicholas Veeder van Petten+⁵ b. 25 Jun 1850, d. 16 Dec 1919
Spencer C van Petten+⁵ b. 10 Feb 1852, d. 7 Apr 1931
Lydia Margaret van Petten+⁵ b. 4 Jun 1853, d. 29 Dec 1934
John B. van Petten+⁵ b. 1 Jan 1855, d. 8 Feb 1911
Thomas Henry van Petten+^6,5 b. 11 Sep 1856, d. 13 Apr 1924
Cecelia Sabra van Petten+⁵ b. 7 Feb 1859, d. 24 Oct 1938
Amelia van Petten⁵ b. 16 Apr 1861, d. 16 Apr 1861
Ellen Eliza van Petten¹ b. 27 Jun 1862, d. 10 May 1871

Last Edited: 11 Sep 2023

Citations

[S15] Francis I Hindmarsh and Jerry Wilson, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, Jan 2000). This publication is no longer available. Most, if not all of the data along with more recent updates, is available on Jerry Wilson's 'Vanpat58' Rootsweb site at https://wc.rootsweb.com/ Enter TreeId 619351, p.147.
[S15] Francis I Hindmarsh and Jerry Wilson, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, Jan 2000). This publication is no longer available. Most, if not all of the data along with more recent updates, is available on Jerry Wilson's 'Vanpat58' Rootsweb site at https://wc.rootsweb.com/ Enter TreeId 619351, p.135.
[S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 16 November 2020, memorial page for Thomas W. B. Van Petten (29 Nov 1822–18 Aug 1862), Find a Grave Memorial no. 31320932, citing Harkers Corner Cemetery, Bartonville, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Carrie and Allen (contributor 46963612). The date on the headstone is very worn and difficult to read.
[S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 16 November 2020, memorial page for Thomas W. B. Van Petten (29 Nov 1822–18 Aug 1862), Find a Grave Memorial no. 31320932, citing Harkers Corner Cemetery, Bartonville, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Carrie and Allen (contributor 46963612).
[S15] Francis I Hindmarsh and Jerry Wilson, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, Jan 2000). This publication is no longer available. Most, if not all of the data along with more recent updates, is available on Jerry Wilson's 'Vanpat58' Rootsweb site at https://wc.rootsweb.com/ Enter TreeId 619351, p.148.
[S2034] "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2542/: Accessed 9 September 2023, Thos Henry Van Patten; citing "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.

Tracy L van Petten^1,2

M, #276, b. 7 December 1901

Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: DeRoy Delos van Petten³ b. 14 Apr 1874, d. 18 Aug 1947
Mother*: Florence Knapp b. 12 Nov 1884, d. 30 May 1908

He was born on 8 December 1900 in Kansas, USA.¹
He was born on 7 December 1901 in Kansas, USA; Tracy's WWI Draft Registration lists his birthday as December 8, 1900.^3,4
He was the son of DeRoy Delos van Petten and Florence Knapp.³
In 1917 Tracy L van Petten lived on 505 E Pico, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.¹

Census Information

He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Corcoran, Kings, California, in the household of his father, DeRoy Delos van Petten.⁴

Last Edited: 21 Sep 2022

Citations

[S3543] Fracy L Vanpatten Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.) Database last updated May 14, 2016.
[S15] Francis I Hindmarsh and Jerry Wilson, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, Jan 2000). This publication is no longer available. Most, if not all of the data along with more recent updates, is available on Jerry Wilson's 'Vanpat58' Rootsweb site at https://wc.rootsweb.com/ Enter TreeId 619351, p. 139.
[S1120] Deroy Vanpetten household, 1910 US Census, Kings, California, population schedule, Corcoran, Enumeration District 75, sheet 5A, dwelling 31, family 30, National Archives micropublication T624-79, Downloaded October 2013 from Ancestry.com.

Velma van Petten¹

F, #9330, b. 5 December 1915, d. 2 February 1934

Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Earl Seward van Petten¹ b. 20 Jun 1893, d. 7 Dec 1949
Mother*: Josephine Foutch¹ b. 11 Oct 1898, d. 11 Apr 1995

She was born on 5 December 1915 in Del Norte, Rio Grande, Colorado, USA.^1,2
She was the daughter of Earl Seward van Petten and Josephine Foutch.¹
She died on 2 February 1934 in Chillicothe, Peoria, Illinois, USA, at age 18.²

Last Edited: 6 Dec 2017

Citations

[S2169] Earl S Van Petten household, 1920 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Chillicothe, Enumeration District 49, sheet 1B, dwelling 27, family 27, National Archives micropublication T625-398.
[S2034] "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2542/: Accessed December 2016, Velma Van Petten; citing "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.

Washington van Patten^1,2

M, #3507, b. 15 November 1841, d. 28 October 1930

Relationship: 2nd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Joseph Brooks van Patten^1,2 b. 20 Jun 1806, d. 10 May 1888
Mother*: Emeline Brewster^1,2 b. 20 Feb 1814, d. 30 Apr 1852

He was born on 15 November 1841 in Cayuga County, New York, USA.^1,3
He was the son of Joseph Brooks van Patten and Emeline Brewster.^1,2
He died on 28 October 1930 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA, at age 88.^1,3
He was buried after 28 October 1930 in Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Clay, Nebraska, USA.⁴

Census Information

He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Peoria County, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, Joseph Brooks van Patten and Emeline Brewster.²
He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Limestone, Peoria, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, Joseph Brooks van Patten and Julia McFarland.⁵

Family: Rachel L Bestmore b. 8 Oct 1846, d. 16 Jan 1923

He married Rachel L Bestmore circa 1869 in Illinois, USA.⁶

Last Edited: 2 Sep 2021

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
[S2033] Joseph Van Patten household, 1850 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, sheet 389-390, dwelling 2829, family 2913, National Archives micropublication M432-123.
[S1039] Billion Graves, online http://billiongraves.com, Based on headstone inscription.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103367073/… : accessed 19 December 2020, memorial page for Washington Van Patten (15 November 1841-28 October 1930), Find a Grave memorial number 103367073, citing Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by Glenn Harris (Contributor 47828902).
[S1894] Jos Vanpatter (Van Patten) household, 1860 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Limestone, sheet 290, dwelling 2082, family 2062, National Archives micropublication M653-217.
[S3279] Washington Van Patten household, 1900 US Census, Clay, Nebraska, population schedule, Sheridan, Enumeration District 39, sheet 1, dwelling 13, family 13, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 2 September 2021.

Wilhelmina van Petten¹

F, #3193, b. 22 April 1892, d. 29 November 1983

Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of John Page, Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Edwin Maloney van Petten¹ b. 12 Feb 1863, d. 22 Aug 1933
Mother*: Stellula Deborah Young¹ b. 10 Sep 1866, d. 8 May 1892

Wilhelmina van Petten was also known as Wilha.²
She was born on 22 April 1892 in Joliet, Cook, Illinois, USA.¹
She was the daughter of Edwin Maloney van Petten and Stellula Deborah Young.¹
She died on 29 November 1983 in Narkesan, Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA, at age 91.³
She was buried after 29 November 1983 in Park Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA.⁴

Census Information

She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, in the household of her parents, Edwin Maloney van Petten and Anna FitzHenry.⁵

Family: Elbert James Finley b. 9 Sep 1889, d. 20 Jun 1968

She married Elbert James Finley in 1916.^8,9,6

Donald E Finley⁶ b. 5 Jul 1917, d. 3 Sep 1963
Elbert James Finley Jr⁷ b. 8 Jan 1922, d. 14 Dec 1943
Margaret Joyce Finley⁶ b. c 1926, d. 8 Jul 2021

Last Edited: 23 Oct 2022

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
[S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15875556/wilha-finley : accessed 18 December 2020, memorial page for Wilha Finley (22 April 1892-29 November 1983), Find a Grave memorial number 15875556, citing Park Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Cemetery Haunter (Contributor 46558417).
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed December 2015, entry for Wilha Finleyl.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15875556/wilha-finley : accessed 18 December 2020, memorial page for Wilha Finley (22 April 1892-29 November 1983), Find a Grave memorial number 15875556, citing Park Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Cemetery Haunter (Contributor 46558417).
[S1932] Edwin Van Petten household, 1910 US Census, McLean, Illinois, population schedule, Bloomington, Enumeration District 87, sheet 3B, dwelling 70, family 71, National Archives micropublication T624-306.
[S1935] Elbert J Finley household, 1930 US Census, McLean, Illinois, population schedule, Hudson, Enumeration District 44, sheet 2A, dwelling 45, family 48, National Archives micropublication T626-536.
[S1227] "US, Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2375/ . Accessed December 2015, entry for ELbert James Finley Jr. Citing Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, Washington, DC.
[S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 23 October 2022, Mr. Elbert Finley & Wllha Van Petten; citing The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois, 7 August 1916.
[S1934] Elbert J Finley household, 1920 US Census, McLean, Illinois, population schedule, Hudson, Enumeration District 136, sheet 3A, dwelling 59, family 59, National Archives micropublication T625-387.

Willa Margaret van Petten^1,2

F, #9368, b. 2 September 1912, d. 26 December 1986

Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Albert Alexander van Petten¹ b. 9 Jun 1883, d. 27 Nov 1927
Mother*: Jessye Douglas Gurney¹ b. 6 Jul 1885, d. 28 Jul 1968

She was born on 2 September 1912 in Ponce, Puerto Rico.^1,3
She was the daughter of Albert Alexander van Petten and Jessye Douglas Gurney.¹
She died on 26 December 1986 in Washington, Wilkes, Georgia, USA, at age 74.⁴

Family: John J Strohl b. 30 Dec 1899

Last Edited: 2 Jan 2017

Citations

[S2185] Albert Van Petten household, 1920 US Census, Kings, New York, population schedule, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 1079, sheet 4A, dwelling 36, family 71, National Archives micropublication T625-1172.
[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.) Database last updated December 23, 2016.
[S2184] "Puerto Rico, Civil Registrations, 1885 - 2001." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9100/: Accessed January 2017, Willa Margaret Van Petten; citing Registro Civil, 1836–2001. Digital images. Departamento de Salud de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico. In partnership with FamilySearch.org.
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed January 2017, entry for Willa Strohl, Social Security Number 321-14-2803.

Willard van Patten¹

M, #3972, b. 1829, d. 1850

Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Peter van Patten¹ b. 19 May 1797, d. 28 Mar 1886
Mother*: Magdelene Relyea¹ b. 12 Aug 1798, d. 2 Apr 1871

He was born in 1829 in Brownville, Jefferson, New York, USA.¹
He was the son of Peter van Patten and Magdelene Relyea.¹
He died in 1850 in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA.¹

Last Edited: 19 Jun 2011

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).

William van Patten¹

M, #4161, b. 1 August 1839, d. 3 May 1866

Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Frederick van Patten¹ b. 9 Aug 1801, d. 27 Jun 1873
Mother*: Rhoda Harrington¹ b. 15 Feb 1805, d. 1 Apr 1875

He was born on 1 August 1839 in Schoharie County, New York, USA.^2,1
He was the son of Frederick van Patten and Rhoda Harrington.¹
He died on 3 May 1866 at age 26.¹

Census Information

He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Summit, Schoharie, New York, USA, in the household of his parents, Frederick van Patten and Rhoda Harrington.²

Last Edited: 22 Aug 2021

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
[S3249] Frederick Van Patten household, 1850 US Census, Schoharie, New York, population schedule, Summit, sheet 301b, dwelling 8, family 8, National Archives micropublication M432-596, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 22 August 2021.

William van Patten¹

M, #4297, b. 1843

Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Peter H van Patten^2,1 b. Mar 1808, d. Aug 1869
Mother*: Hettie Unknown^2,1 b. 1813, d. b 4 Jul 1855

He was born in 1843 in New York, USA.¹
He was the son of Peter H van Patten and Hettie Unknown.^2,1

Census Information

He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of his parents, Peter H van Patten and Hettie Unknown.²

Last Edited: 23 Apr 2023

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
[S3891] Peter H Vanpetten household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga County, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 181a, dwelling 80, family 82, National Archives micropublication M432-481, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 23 April 2023.

William van Patten¹

M, #9348, b. 2 July 1901, d. January 1981

Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Harmon van Patten¹ b. 10 Apr 1833, d. 17 Feb 1910
Mother*: Margaret A McDougall¹ b. Nov 1865, d. 26 Mar 1958

He was born on 2 July 1901 in New York, USA.^2,1
He was the son of Harmon van Patten and Margaret A McDougall.¹
He died in January 1981 in Syracuse, Oneida, New York, USA, at age 79.²
He was buried after January 1981 in Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.³

Last Edited: 21 Dec 2020

Citations

[S2177] Margaret Van Patten household, 1910 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, Enumeration District 65, sheet 8A, dwelling 186, family 190, National Archives micropublication T624-928.
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed December 2016, entry for William Vanpatten, Social Security Number 092-42-7194.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140615209/… accessed 21 December 2020, memorial page for William Van Patten (2 July 1901-1981), Find a Grave memorial number 140615209, citing Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga County, New York, USA; maintained by sue sullivan (Contributor 47578000).

William van Patten¹

M, #12262, b. 31 October 1855, d. 27 August 1901

Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Aaron van Patten¹ b. 17 Nov 1822, d. 12 Sep 1870
Mother*: Martha Jane Tolley¹ b. 11 Jan 1826, d. 3 Dec 1882

He was born on 31 October 1855 in Illinois, USA.^2,3,1
He was the son of Aaron van Patten and Martha Jane Tolley.¹
He died on 27 August 1901 at age 45.²
He was buried after 27 August 1901 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Great Barrington, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA. William's plot was located in front section left of Mausoleum.⁴

Family: Carrie A van Duesen b. 15 Apr 1864, d. 4 Jun 1946

Last Edited: 13 Sep 2023

Citations

[S3978] Anson Vanpatten household, 1870 US Census, Sangamon, Illinois, population schedule, Gardner, sheet 173A, dwelling 156, family 156, National Archives micropublication M593-281, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 5 September 2023.
[S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60830069/w-h-van_patten : accessed 6 September 2023, memorial page for W H Van Patten (31 October 1855-27 August 1901), Find a Grave memorial number 60830069, citing Greenlawn Cemetery, Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA; maintained by Brenda L. Struthers (Contributor 47367183).
[S3981] W H Vanpatten household, 1900 US Census, Jefferson, Iowa, population schedule, Buchanan, Enumeration District 42, sheet 8, dwelling 188, family 188, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 6 September 2023.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60830069/w-h-van_patten : accessed 6 September 2023, memorial page for W H Van Patten (31 October 1855-27 August 1901), Find a Grave memorial number 60830069, citing Greenlawn Cemetery, Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA; maintained by Brenda L. Struthers (Contributor 47367183).

William C van Patten¹

M, #3415, b. November 1817, d. 21 October 1873

Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Adam van Patten¹ b. 16 Mar 1793, d. 2 Nov 1888
Mother*: Sertina Newman¹ b. 16 Mar 1793

He was born in November 1817 in Brownville, Jefferson, New York, USA.¹
He was the son of Adam van Patten and Sertina Newman.¹
He served in the military circa 1861 in the Civil War, 31st NY Volunteers, Co. H.¹
He died on 21 October 1873 in Lincoln, Berrien, Michigan, USA, at age 55.¹

Family 1: Charlotte Harris b. 26 Feb 1827, d. 9 Jul 1865

Family 2: Emily K Finch b. 1842

Last Edited: 27 Feb 2012

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).

William Douglas van Petten^1,2

M, #9365, b. 22 April 1910, d. 23 December 2000

Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Albert Alexander van Petten¹ b. 9 Jun 1883, d. 27 Nov 1927
Mother*: Jessye Douglas Gurney¹ b. 6 Jul 1885, d. 28 Jul 1968

He was born on 22 April 1910 in Puerto Rico.^1,2
He was the son of Albert Alexander van Petten and Jessye Douglas Gurney.¹
He and Kathryn Patricia Murdock were divorced before 1940. (William Douglas was listed as divorced in the 1940 census.)^3,4
He died on 23 December 2000 in Anaheim, Orange, California, USA, at age 90.²

Family 1: Kathryn Patricia Murdock b. 12 Jun 1906, d. 21 Jul 1976

Family 2: Henrietta Frances Humbert b. 8 Oct 1908, d. 1 Apr 1975

Last Edited: 2 Jan 2017

Citations

[S2185] Albert Van Petten household, 1920 US Census, Kings, New York, population schedule, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 1079, sheet 4A, dwelling 36, family 71, National Archives micropublication T625-1172.
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed December 2016, entry for William D Vanpetten, Social Security Number 551-01-1145.
[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.) Database last updated December 23, 2016.
[S2195] Douglas D Van Petten household, 1940 US Census, Los Angeles, California, population schedule, Los Angeles, Enumeration District 60-348, sheet 16A, Address 2520 Third Ave, family 462, Reported by All lving there were listed, National Archives micropublication T627-416.

William Edwin van Petten¹

M, #3842, b. 8 November 1874, d. 19 August 1875

Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: William Elijah van Petten¹ b. 11 Jan 1849, d. 2 Jan 1932
Mother*: Margaretta L Stetzler¹ b. 7 Mar 1850, d. 26 Mar 1939

He was born on 8 November 1874.¹
He was the son of William Elijah van Petten and Margaretta L Stetzler.¹
He died on 19 August 1875.¹

Last Edited: 12 Jun 2011

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).

William Elijah van Petten¹

M, #483, b. 11 January 1849, d. 2 January 1932

Relationship: 1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Thomas William Beebe van Petten¹ b. 10 Nov 1822, d. 18 Aug 1862
Mother*: Elizabeth Collins¹ b. 5 Mar 1823, d. 25 Feb 1909

He was born on 11 January 1849 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA. Date based on age reported on death certificate. Van Petten Genealogy reports the date as 24 January.^1,2
He was the son of Thomas William Beebe van Petten and Elizabeth Collins.¹
He died on 2 January 1932 in Lander, Fremont, Wyoming, USA, at age 82.^3,2
He was buried after 2 January 1932 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Lander, Fremont, Wyoming, USA. William's plot was located in Block IOOF, Lot 11G, Space 6.⁴

Census Information

He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cropsey, McLean, Illinois, USA, in the household of his mother, Elizabeth Collins.⁵
He and Margaretta L Stetzler appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of North Fork, Fremont, Wyoming, enumerated 21 June 1900. Their children Charles and Lulu were listed as living with them, Lulu's husband Charles Pease was also living with them.⁶
He and Margaretta L Stetzler appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of North Fork, Fremont, Wyoming, enumerated April 1910. Their daughter Lulu and Charles was listed as living with them.⁷

Family: Margaretta L Stetzler b. 7 Mar 1850, d. 26 Mar 1939

He married Margaretta L Stetzler on 19 January 1871 in Livingston County, Illinois, USA.^9,2

Henry Edgar van Petten² b. 23 Aug 1873, d. 23 Jun 1874
William Edwin van Petten² b. 8 Nov 1874, d. 19 Aug 1875
Thomas F van Petten² b. 4 Jul 1876, d. 21 Apr 1879
Lulu Maud van Petten^8,2 b. 1 Jan 1882
Charles Veeder van Patten^8,2 b. 18 Jan 1884, d. 29 Apr 1954
Guy van Petten² b. 23 Feb 1888, d. 1 Mar 1888

Last Edited: 10 Sep 2023

Citations

[S15] Francis I Hindmarsh and Jerry Wilson, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, Jan 2000). This publication is no longer available. Most, if not all of the data along with more recent updates, is available on Jerry Wilson's 'Vanpat58' Rootsweb site at https://wc.rootsweb.com/ Enter TreeId 619351, p.147.
[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
[S3038] "Wyoming, Death Records 1909 - 1969." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61831/: Accessed 10 September 2023, William Elijah Van Patten; citing Wyoming Marriage, Death, and Divorce Indices. Wyoming State Archives. Cheyenne, WY.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114301775/… : accessed 10 September 2023, memorial page for William Elijah Van Patten (11 January 1849-2 January 1932), Find a Grave memorial number 114301775, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming, USA; maintained by CemeteryWalker (Contributor 47037844).
[S3999] Elizabeth Vanpatten household, 1870 US Census, McLean, Illinois, population schedule, Cropsey, sheet 316A, dwelling 123, family 123, National Archives micropublication M593-259, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 10 September 2023.
[S3096] William Yau Pattern household, 1900 US Census, Fremont, Wyoming, population schedule, North Fork, Enumeration District 28, sheet 11, dwelling 218, family 221, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 23 December 2020.
[S1179] William Van Patten household, 1910 US Census, Fremont, Wyoming, population schedule, North Fork, Enumeration District 63, sheet 12A, dwelling 194, family 198, National Archives micropublication T624-1745, Downloaded October 2013 from Ancestry.com.
[S3096] William Yau Pattern household, 1900 US Census, Fremont, Wyoming, population schedule, North Fork, Enumeration District 28, sheet 11, dwelling 218, family 221, National Archives micropublication T623, 10 September 2023.
[S2536] "Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800 - 1940." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61370/: Accessed 10 September 2023, Wm. Van Patton & Marguretta Stetzler; citing Marriage Records. Illinois Marriages. Various Illinois County collections.

William F van Patten¹

M, #7402, b. circa 1865, d. 1925

Relationship: 3rd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: William Veeder van Patten¹ b. 4 May 1837, d. 10 Jul 1922
Mother*: Isabella Jane Wallace¹ b. 11 Jan 1841, d. 24 Dec 1911

He was born circa 1865 in Illinois, USA.¹
He was the son of William Veeder van Patten and Isabella Jane Wallace.¹
He was buried in 1925 in Grafton Cemetery, Grafton, Fillmore, Nebraska, USA. William's plot was located in Lot 104.²
He died in 1925.³

Census Information

He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Brimfield, Peoria, Illinois, in the household of his parents, William Veeder van Patten and Isabella Jane Wallace.¹

Family: Caroline H Gelbert b. 1871, d. 1947

Last Edited: 21 Feb 2021

Citations

[S1724] William Van Patten household, 1880 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Brimfield, Enumeration District 189, sheet 9-10, dwelling 78, family 80, National Archives micropublication T9-240.
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62414118/… : accessed 21 February 2021, memorial page for William Franklin Van Patten (14 December 1865-September 1925), Find a Grave memorial number 62414118, citing Grafton Cemetery, Grafton, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by M. Jensen Seggerman (Contributor 47078678).
[S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62414118/… : accessed 21 February 2021, memorial page for William Franklin Van Patten (14 December 1865-September 1925), Find a Grave memorial number 62414118, citing Grafton Cemetery, Grafton, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by M. Jensen Seggerman (Contributor 47078678).

William Johnson van Petten¹

M, #3891, b. 6 April 1854, d. 22 July 1937

Relationship: 1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Robert Bullock van Petten¹ b. 17 Mar 1825, d. 10 Jun 1911
Mother*: Sarah Ann Nipper¹ b. 29 Jul 1826, d. 11 Nov 1868

He was born on 6 April 1854 in New York, USA.^2,3
He was the son of Robert Bullock van Petten and Sarah Ann Nipper.¹
He died on 22 July 1937 in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA, at age 83.^4,1
He was buried after 22 July 1937 in Evergreen Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Riverside, Riverside, California, USA. William's plot was located in Sec 4 Block 122 Space 10.⁵

Census Information

He and Margaret Ella Buchanan appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Elmwood, Peoria, Illinois, enumerated 8 June 1900. Their children Albert, Robert and Oliver were listed as living with them.⁶

Family: Margaret Ella Buchanan b. 4 Feb 1858, d. 16 Mar 1930

Albert Alexander van Petten+^1,2 b. 9 Jun 1883, d. 27 Nov 1927
Robert Milton van Petten+^1,6 b. 31 Oct 1886, d. 4 Oct 1974
Oliver William van Petten+^1,6 b. 25 Aug 1891, d. 18 Aug 1961

Last Edited: 11 Nov 2023

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).
[S110] "U.S Passport Applications 1795-1925." Albert A VanPetten applied on August 13 1919. Available online https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1174/; citing Selected Passports. National Archives, Washington, D.C. Accessed December 2016.
[S4044] "U.S., College Student Lists, 1763-1924." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2207/: Accessed 11 November 2023, Robert Bullock Van Petten, No. 448; citing College Student Lists. Worcester, Massachusetts: American Antiquarian Society.
[S916] "West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973." Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2568/ -. Accessed December 2016, entry for Wm Johnson Van Patten. Citing "West Virginia Deaths, 1853–1970." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah. From originals housed in county courthouses throughout West Virginia. "Death Records."
[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16196033/… accessed 24 December 2020, memorial page for William Johnson Van Petten (6 April 1854-22 July 1937), Find a Grave memorial number 16196033, citing Evergreen Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Riverside, Riverside County, California, USA; maintained by Michael S. Emett (Contributor 46564405).
[S2345] W J Van Patten household, 1900 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Elmwood, Enumeration District 74, sheet 8B, dwelling 203, family 205, National Archives micropublication T623-333.

William M van Patten¹

M, #4053, b. 1821, d. 1872

Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Petrus van Patten¹ b. 20 Aug 1795, d. 28 Mar 1886
Mother*: Annatje Relyea¹ b. 12 Jun 1793, d. 2 Apr 1871

He was born in 1821.¹
He was the son of Petrus van Patten and Annatje Relyea.¹
He died in 1872.¹

Family: Lucretia C Hoffman b. 1845, d. 14 Apr 1868

Last Edited: 21 Jun 2011

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).

William McCoy van Patten MD¹

M, #11747, b. circa 1868, d. 21 September 1948

Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Rev John Coop van Patten¹ b. 21 Jan 1832, d. 29 Aug 1912
Mother*: Rachael Ann McCoy¹ b. 29 Mar 1834, d. 19 Feb 1901

He was born circa 1868 in Illinois, USA.¹
He was the son of Rev John Coop van Patten and Rachael Ann McCoy.¹
He died on 21 September 1948 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA.²

Census Information

He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eaton, Wasco, Oregon, in the household of his parents, Rev John Coop van Patten and Rachael Ann McCoy.¹

Family: Rose A Ostrom b. c 1868, d. 19 Mar 1954

Last Edited: 13 Sep 2023

Citations

[S3397] John C. Van Patten household, 1880 US Census, Wasco, Oregon, population schedule, Eaton, Enumeration District 120, sheet 214D, dwelling 74, family 74, National Archives micropublication T9-1084, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 15 January 2022.
[S1416] "Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60229/ -. Accessed 7 September 2023, entry for William M. Vanpatten. Citing Death Certificates, 1907-1960. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. Washington.

William Robert van Patten¹

M, #3908, b. 21 March 1894, d. April 1966

Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Robert Marshman van Petten^2,1 b. 23 Nov 1861, d. 22 Dec 1933

Mother*: Eliza Belle Fivecoat^2,1 b. 18 Sep 1865, d. 23 Sep 1943

He was born on 21 March 1894 in Iowa, USA.¹

He was the son of Robert Marshman van Petten and Eliza Belle Fivecoat.^2,1

He died in April 1966 in Winner, Tripp, South Dakota, USA, at age 72.¹

He was buried in April 1966 in Winner City Cemetery, Winner, Tripp, South Dakota, USA. William's plot was located in Block 23, Lot 2, Grave 6.³

Census Information

He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington, Clarke, Iowa, in the household of his parents, Robert Marshman van Petten and Eliza Belle Fivecoat.²

He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of White Oak, Warren, Iowa, in the household of his parents, Robert Marshman van Petten and Eliza Belle Fivecoat.⁴

Family: Hazel E Roseboom b. Jun 1897, d. 3 Mar 1967

He married Hazel E Roseboom on 12 February 1916 in Lyman County, South Dakota, USA.^5,6,1

Last Edited: 3 Sep 2023

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).

[S3970] R M Van Patten household, 1900 US Census, Clarke, Iowa, population schedule, Washington, Enumeration District 38, sheet 9, dwelling 170, family 173, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 3 September 2023.

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117670625/… accessed 25 December 2020, memorial page for William Robert Van Patten (21 March 1894-20 April 1966), Find a Grave memorial number 117670625, citing Winner City Cemetery, Winner, Tripp County, South Dakota, USA; maintained by Greg Volk (Contributor 48138686).

[S3971] Robert M Vanpatton household, 1910 US Census, Warren, Iowa, population schedule, White Oak, Enumeration District 222, sheet 6a, dwelling 91, family 91, National Archives micropublication T624-426, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 3 September 2023.

[S302] "South Dakota Marriages 1905-2018." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8561/: Accessed 3 March 2023, Hazel E Roseboom & William R Van Patter; citing South Dakota Department of Health. South Dakota Marriage Index, 1905-1914, 1950-2013 and South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949. Pierre, SD, USA: South Dakota Department of Health.

[S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 25 December 2020, William R. Van Patten; citing The Daily Republic, Mitchell, South Dakota, 11 March 1967.

William Roy van Patten^1,2

M, #3374, b. 25 May 1819, d. between 1870 and 1880

Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Frederick van Patten¹ b. 18 Mar 1790, d. 12 Oct 1827

Mother*: Clarissa Davenport¹ b. 11 May 1795, d. 1 Sep 1867

He was born on 25 May 1819 in Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA.^3,1

He was the son of Frederick van Patten and Clarissa Davenport.¹

He died between 1870 and 1880. Sophia, Ernest's Mother is listed as a widow in the 1880 Census.^1,4

Census Information

He and Sofia Rachel Dean appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA, enumerated 4 June 1870. Their children Esther, Ernest, Catherine, Franklin and Harriet were listed as living with them.⁵

Family: Sofia Rachel Dean b. 1823, d. a Jun 1900

Esther van Patten⁵ b. c 1845

George F van Patten⁶ b. 20 Apr 1847, d. 1 May 1934

Ernest J van Patten⁵ b. 14 Aug 1849, d. 10 Jun 1926

Catherine van Patten^5,7 b. 31 Aug 1854, d. 20 Nov 1936

Franklin W van Patten⁵ b. 12 May 1857, d. 10 Jun 1926

Harriet van Patten² b. c 1859, d. 9 Jan 1935

Last Edited: 21 Nov 2021

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).

[S392] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths 1916-1947." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at http://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed March 2016, Hattie Van Patten; citing Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,907,355.

[S2435] "1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed 21 November 2021, Wm Vanpatton; citing Peterborough, Canada West (Ontario) Roll C-11748 Page 9 Line 13 from Census of 1851 (Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia). Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Canada. Census of Nova Scotia, 1851. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada: Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management (NSARM): Nova Scotia Board of Statistics, 1851.

[S979] Ernest Van Patter household, 1880 US Census, Kenosha, Wisconsin, population schedule, Pleasant Prairie, Enumeration District 81, sheet 23, dwelling 212, family 218, National Archives micropublication T9-1431, Downloaded August 2013 from Ancestry.com.

[S978] William VanPatton household, 1870 US Census, Kenosha, Wisconsin, population schedule, Pleasant Prairie, sheet 5, dwelling 35, family 35, National Archives micropublication M593-1720, Downloaded August 2013 from Ancestry.com.

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.) Database last updated August 14 2013.

[S392] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths 1916-1947." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at http://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed March 2016, Catherine Becker; citing Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,766,273.

William Spencer van Petten^1,2

M, #9964, b. 23 November 1926, d. 2 March 2008

Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page

Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Elmo Dwight van Petten¹ b. 3 Nov 1893, d. 18 Apr 1971

Mother*: Margaret Eva Boland¹ b. 18 Mar 1897, d. 10 Sep 1956

He was born on 23 November 1926 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.^1,2

He was the son of Elmo Dwight van Petten and Margaret Eva Boland.¹

As of circa 1934, William Spencer van Petten was also known as William J Dorsey After his parents divorce in 1934 he adppted his stepfather's last name.

He died on 2 March 2008 in Palos Heights, Cook, Illinois, USA, at age 81.³

Family: Barbara Hughes b. 20 Oct 1934, d. 25 Mar 2008

Last Edited: 4 Jul 2018

Citations

[S1075] "Cook County, Illinois, Birth Index, 1916-1935." Compiled by Ancestry.com. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1499/ . Accessed August 2017, entry for William Van Petten. Citing Cook County Clerk, comp. Cook County Clerk Genealogy Records. Cook County Clerk’s Office, Chicago, IL: Cook County Clerk, 2008..

[S2509] "Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates 1871 - 1940." Database, Compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://familysearch.org: Accessed July 2018, William Spencer Van Petten; citing Cook County Clerk, Cook County Courthouse, Chicago.

[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed August 2017, entry for William J Dorsey.

William Stewart van Petten¹

M, #3734, b. 10 August 1882, d. 6 January 1945

Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Joseph Kingsbury van Petten¹ b. 10 Dec 1850, d. 22 Dec 1932

Mother*: Harriet Ann Stewart¹ b. 26 Nov 1855, d. 7 Jan 1932

He was born on 10 August 1882 in Morill, Brown, Kansas, USA.^1,2

He was the son of Joseph Kingsbury van Petten and Harriet Ann Stewart.¹

He died on 6 January 1945 in Camrose, Camrose, Alberta, Canada, at age 62.^2,1

He was buried after 6 January 1945 in Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose, Camrose, Alberta, Canada.³

Census Information

He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Linn, Washington, Kansas, in the household of his parents, Joseph Kingsbury van Petten and Harriet Ann Stewart.⁴

Family: Alice Leulla Pierce b. 14 Nov 1894, d. 1985

Last Edited: 21 Dec 2020

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).

[S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 21 December 2020, J. K. Van Petten; citing Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 8 January 1946.

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157783679/… accessed 21 December 2020, memorial page for William Stewart “Will” Van Petten (10 August 1883-6 January 1945), Find a Grave memorial number 157783679, citing Valleyview Cemetery, Camrose, Lloydminster Census Division, Alberta, Canada; maintained by Deb (Contributor 48155269).

[S3088] Jos K Vanchalten (Joesph van Petten) household, 1900 US Census, Washington, Kansas, population schedule, Linn, Enumeration District 140, sheet 7, dwelling 145, family 151, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 21 December 2020.

William Veeder van Petten¹

M, #318, b. 4 September 1853, d. 14 July 1940

Relationship: 1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Father*: Peter Veeder van Petten^2,3 b. 6 Mar 1818, d. 27 Jul 1897

Mother*: Martha Rosetta van Auken³ b. 8 Jan 1825, d. 16 Feb 1877

William farmed near Stratton, NE and lived near his step sister Margaret (Petitt) Smith.¹

He was born on 4 September 1853 in Lawn Ridge, Peoria, Illinois, USA.^4,3

He was the son of Peter Veeder van Petten and Martha Rosetta van Auken.^2,3

On 24 April 1888 William Veeder van Petten obtained a land patent for 160 acres of land under the Cash Entry Act of 24 Apr 1820. That act reduced the minimum price of public land to $1.25 per acre, and the minimum purchase to 80 acres, but required payment in cash, not on credit. His tract was described as the NE¼ of section 35, township 3N, range 35W of the 6th PM. Certificate number 1765 in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, USA.⁵

On 31 March 1890 William Veeder van Petten obtained a land patent for 160 acres of land under the Cash Entry Act of 24 Apr 1820. That act reduced the minimum price of public land to $1.25 per acre, and the minimum purchase to 80 acres, but required payment in cash, not on credit. His tract was described as the SE¼ of section 35, township 3N, range 35W of the 6th PM. Certificate number 2736 in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, USA.⁵

He died on 14 July 1940 in Ordway, Crowley, Colorado, USA, at age 86. Date based on Obituary in the Del Norte Prospector dated July 19 provided on FindAGrave.⁶

He was buried after 14 July 1940 in Del Norte Cemetery, Del Norte, Rio Grande, Colorado, USA.⁷

Census Information

He and Elizabeth Mary Rainey appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Steuben, Marshall, Illinois, enumerated 9 June 1880, William was living next door to his father.⁸

He and Watie Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Stratton, Hitchcock, Nebraska, enumerated 25 June 1900.⁹

He appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Crowley, Colorado, Colorado, enumerated 6 April 1940. He was a border in the Edward H Maier household.¹⁰

Family 1: Elizabeth Mary Rainey b. 20 Mar 1854, d. 25 Mar 1881

He married Elizabeth Mary Rainey, daughter of Samuel Rainey and Margaret Buchanan, on 18 December 1879 in Knox County, Illinois, USA.^2,11

Earl Nelson van Petten¹ b. 20 Sep 1880, d. 17 Mar 1881

Family 2: Watie Thomas b. 26 Apr 1857, d. 7 Dec 1928

He married Watie Thomas, daughter of Joseph F Thomas and Emeline Walker, on 17 January 1883 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA.^12,13,2

Last Edited: 5 Jan 2024

Citations

[S15] Francis I Hindmarsh and Jerry Wilson, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, Jan 2000). This publication is no longer available. Most, if not all of the data along with more recent updates, is available on Jerry Wilson's 'Vanpat58' Rootsweb site at https://wc.rootsweb.com/ Enter TreeId 619351.

[S15] Francis I Hindmarsh and Jerry Wilson, Descendants of Claas Frederickse Van Petten (Canada: Self Published, Jan 2000). This publication is no longer available. Most, if not all of the data along with more recent updates, is available on Jerry Wilson's 'Vanpat58' Rootsweb site at https://wc.rootsweb.com/ Enter TreeId 619351, P. 145.

[S626] Peter V Van Petten household, 1870 US Census, Marshall, Illinois, population schedule, Steuben, sheet 2/3, dwelling 12, family 13, National Archives micropublication M593-254, Downloaded August 2012 from Ancestry.com.

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).

[S4103] BLM Land Patent for William V. Van Patten, Certificate number 2736. Available online at https://glorecords.blm.gov; accessed on 3 January 2024.

[S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 03 September 2019, memorial page for William Veeder Van Petten (4 Sep 1853–14 Jul 1940), Find A Grave Memorial no. 80785051, citing Del Norte Cemetery, Del Norte, Rio Grande County, Colorado, USA ; Maintained by Polly Cox (contributor 47181251) . An Obit from the Del Note Prospector dated July 19, 1940 was included.

[S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 19 November 2020, memorial page for William Veeder Van Petten (4 Sep 1853–14 Jul 1940), Find a Grave Memorial no. 80785051, citing Del Norte Cemetery, Del Norte, Rio Grande County, Colorado, USA; Maintained by Polly Cox (contributor 47181251).

[S2158] Pater (Peter) V Vanpetten household, 1880 US Census, Marshall, Illinois, population schedule, Steuben, Enumeration District 141, sheet 18, dwelling 176, family 216, National Archives micropublication T9-234.

[S4086] William Vanpeten household, 1900 US Census, Hitchcock, Nebraska, population schedule, Stratton, Enumeration District 111, sheet 7, dwelling 122, family 128, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 18 December 2023.

[S4100] Edward H Maier household, 1940 US Census, Crowley, Colorado, population schedule, Crowley, Enumeration District 13-5, sheet 2B, Address Sherman Avenue, family 48, National Archives micropublication T627-459, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 2 January 2024.

[S2191] "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810 - 1940." Database, Compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://familysearch.org: Accessed January 2017, William Veeder Van Petten & Mary Elizabeth Rainey; citing Knox, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,412,049.

[S2536] "Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800 - 1940." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61370/: Accessed 18 December 2023, Watie Thomas & W V Van Patten; citing Marriage Records. Illinois Marriages. Various Illinois County collections.

[S2163] William Vanpeten (van Petten) household, 1900 US Census, Hitchcock, Nebraska, population schedule, Stratton, Enumeration District 111, sheet 7B, dwelling 122, family 128, National Archives micropublication T623-930.