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     He was born on 21 March 1894 in Clarke County, Iowa, USA.^3,1 He was the son of Robert Marshman van Petten and Eliza Belle Fivecoat.^2,1 He married Hazel E Roseboom on 12 February 1916 in Lyman County, South Dakota, USA.^4,5,1 He died in April 1966 in Winner, Tripp, South Dakota, USA, at age 72.^6,1 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 6.⁷

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     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.⁸

     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 married Sofia Rachel Dean circa 1844 in Cobourg, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada.^3,1 He died between 1870 and 1880. Sophia, Ernest's Mother is listed as a widow in the 1880 Census.^1,4

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     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

     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 married Barbara Hughes on 2 July 1953 in Cook County, Illinois, USA.³ He died on 2 March 2008 in Palos Heights, Cook, Illinois, USA, at age 81.⁴

     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 married Alice Leulla Pierce.³ 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.⁴

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     He appeared on the 1895 Kansas State census of Linn, Washington, Kansas, in the household of his parents, Joseph Kingsbury van Petten and Harriet Ann Stewart.⁵ 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.⁶

     He was born on 4 September 1853 in Lawn Ridge, Peoria, Illinois, USA.^3,4 He was the son of Peter Veeder van Petten and Martha Rosetta van Auken.^2,3 He married Elizabeth Mary Rainey, daughter of Samuel Rainey and Margaret Buchanan, on 18 December 1879 in Knox County, Illinois, USA.^2,5 He married Watie Thomas, daughter of Joseph F Thomas and Emeline Walker, on 17 January 1883 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA.^6,7,2 William farmed near Stratton, NE and lived near his step sister Margaret (Petitt) Smith in 1888.¹ 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.⁸ 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.⁸ 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.⁹ He was buried after 14 July 1940 in Del Norte Cemetery, Del Norte, Rio Grande, Colorado, USA.¹⁰

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     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Steuben, Marshall, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, Peter Veeder van Petten and Martha Rosetta van Auken.¹¹ 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.¹² He and Watie Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Stratton, Hitchcock, Nebraska, enumerated 25 June 1900.¹³ 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.¹⁴

     He was born on 16 January 1886 in Sparland, Marshall, Illinois, USA.^1,4 He was the son of Floyd Eugene van Petten and Margaret Ann Duncan.^2,3 He married Nellie Shimp on 27 February 1909 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA.^5,2,6 He died on 4 December 1946 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA, at age 60.^4,2 He was buried on 6 December 1946 in Sparland Cemetery, Sparland, Marshall, Illinois, USA.^4,7

     He was born on 4 May 1837 in Cayuga County, New York, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Brooks van Patten and Emeline Brewster.^1,2 He married Isabella Jane Wallace on 9 October 1858 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA.¹ He died on 10 July 1922 in Sutton, Clay, Nebraska, USA, at age 85.¹

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     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 and Isabella Jane Wallace appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Brimfield, Peoria, Illinois, enumerated 7 June 1880. Their children Roxzella, Emma, Mary, William, Charles, George, Raymond and Stella were listed as living with them.³

     He was born on 14 July 1923 in Sparland, Marshall, Illinois, USA.^3,2,4,5 He was the son of William Veeder van Petten and Nellie Shimp.^1,2 He married Lorene Jacobs circa 1949 in Illinois, USA.^6,1 He died on 3 March 2015 in Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA, at age 91.^4,5

     She was born on 5 September 1881.¹ She was the daughter of Dr Myndert van Patten and Mary Adelaide Foote.¹

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     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Sterling, Rice, Kansas, in the household of her parents, Dr Myndert van Patten and Lettie May Muse.²

     She was born on 16 October 1707 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Arent Nicholas van Petten and Jannetje Conyn.¹ She was baptized on 30 October 1709 in Albany, Albany, New York, USA.² She married Johannes Ourderkerk on 24 December 1731 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.^3,1

     She married James J Roosevelt, son of Jacobus Roosevelt and Annetje Bogert, on 8 March 1793.¹

     She was born on 12 January 1707/8 in Westcamp, Ulster, New York, USA.¹ She married Frederick Cornelius van Wormer, son of Cornelius Laurentz Frederick van Wormer and Annatje van Petten, on 23 January 1734/35 in Loonenburg (now Athens), Greene, New York, USA.¹

     She was born circa 1708.¹ She married Lourens Cornelisz van Wormer, son of Cornelius Laurentz Frederick van Wormer and Annatje van Petten, on 17 April 1730 in Athens Luthern Church, New York, USA.¹ She died in 1769.¹

     She was born in December 1839 in New Jersey, USA.² She married Harrison Clute, son of John Frederick Clute and Engeltje van Patten, on 13 April 1858 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.^2,1 She died on 28 December 1918 in Schenectady County, New York, USA.³ She was buried after 28 December 1918 in Vale Cemetery, Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.⁴

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     She and Harrison Clute appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Schenectady Ward 5, Schenectady, New York, USA, enumerated 6 September 1860. Melissa's sister Rebecca is living with them.⁵ She and Harrison Clute appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Schenectady Ward 5, Schenectady, New York, enumerated 8 June 1900.²

     She was born on 20 September 1766.¹ She was the daughter of Harmanus van Slyck and Elisabeth van Petten.¹ She married Jacob Schafer on 11 June 1782 in New York, USA.¹

     He was baptized on 14 June 1724 in New York, USA.¹ He married Elisabeth van Petten, daughter of Nicholas van Petten and Rebecca Groot, on 27 January 1749 in Schenectady, Schenactady, New York, USA.^2,1 He died on 6 August 1777 in Oriskany, Albany, New York, USA, at age 53. Died at the Battle of Oriskany. A monument was erected to honor the individuals that fought in the battle. It was dedicated on August 6, 1884, 107 years after the battle took place.^1,3

     He died circa 1760.¹ He was born on 3 July 1760.¹ He was the son of Harmanus van Slyck and Elisabeth van Petten.¹

     He was born on 16 December 1769 in Montgomery County, New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Harmanus van Slyck and Elisabeth van Petten.¹

     She was born on 11 December 1757 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Harmanus van Slyck and Elisabeth van Petten.¹

     He was born circa 1755 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Harmanus van Slyck and Elisabeth van Petten.¹ He married Geertruy Visscher on 27 September 1778 in Montgomery County, New York, USA.¹

     She was born on 17 December 1769 in New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Harmanus van Slyck and Elisabeth van Petten.¹ She married Jacob H Walwrath on 11 September 1785 in New York, USA.¹