Rev John Coop van Patten1 
M, #4116, b. 21 January 1832, d. 29 August 1912

John Coop van Patten
1832 - 1912
He was born on 21 January 1832 in
Newark, Somerset, New Jersey, USA.
2,1 He was the son of
Myndert van Patten and
Hanna Coop.
1 He married
Rachael Ann McCoy, daughter of
David McCoy and
Mary Kirkpatrick, on 27 December 1853 in
Sangamon County, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Statewide Marriage Index indicates John's wife's name is Rachel McCoy.
3,1 Rev John Coop
van Patten was a State Senator for 4 years, from 1897 to 1901 in
Washington, USA.
4 He died on 29 August 1912 in
Dayton, Columbia, Washington, USA, at age 80.
5,2,1 He was buried after 29 August 1912 in
Dayton City Cemetery, Dayton, Columbia, Washington, USA. John's plot was located in BLK A, LOT 62, SEC 10.
6 His estate was probated on 11 September 1912 in
Columbia County, Washington, USA.
7Census Information
He and
Rachael Ann McCoy appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eaton, Wasco, Oregon, enumerated 14 June 1880. Their children
Edwin,
Francis,
Ezra and
William were listed as living with them.
8
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/7684454/… : accessed 26 December 2020, memorial page for Rev John Coop Van Patten (21 January 1832-29 August 1912), Find a Grave memorial number 7684454, citing Dayton City Cemetery, Dayton, Columbia County, Washington, USA; maintained by Phyllis (Contributor 47125324).
- [S61] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900", online at http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp.
- [S3100] "Hitorical Photos of Senate Classes" Available online at https://leg.wa.gov/History/Senate/ClassPhotos/Pages/…, December 26, 2020.
- [S787] "Washington, Death Recortds, 1883 - 1960." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1208/: Accessed 30 December 2021, John Coop Vanpatten; citing Various county death registers. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7684454/… accessed 26 December 2020, memorial page for Rev John Coop Van Patten (21 January 1832-29 August 1912), Find a Grave memorial number 7684454, citing Dayton City Cemetery, Dayton, Columbia County, Washington, USA; maintained by Phyllis (Contributor 47125324).
- [S3386] "Washington, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1851-1970." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9086/: Accessed 30 December 2021, John C Van Patten; citing Washington County, District and Probate Courts. . Record of Wills, Vol 2, 1909-1917.
- [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 12 January 2022, entry for Ezra Lyman Van Patten. Citing Death Certificates, 1907-1960. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. Washington.
John Frederick van Patten1 
M, #4466, b. 22 May 1801, d. 25 February 1825
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.) Database last updated Aug 8, 2012.
John Haverly van Patten1 
M, #4227, b. 7 January 1823, d. 3 October 1900
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.).
John James van Patten1 
M, #4131, b. 20 February 1833, d. 19 November 1903
He was born on 20 February 1833 in
Richmondville, Schoharie, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
James van Patten and
Sarah Marie Mann.
1 He married
Charlotte Ireland on 19 January 1859 in
New York, USA.
1 He died on 19 November 1903 in
Broome County, New York, USA, at age 70.
1Census Information
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Richmondville, Schoharie, New York, USA, in the household of his parents,
James van Patten and
Sarah Marie Mann.
2
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.).
- [S3304] James Vanpatten household, 1850 US Census, Schoharie, New York, population schedule, Richmondville, sheet 295a, dwelling 16, family 42, National Archives micropublication M432-596, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 26 September 2021.
John N van Patten1 
M, #3565, b. 30 May 1811
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.).
John Nicholas van Patten1,2 
M, #232, b. 14 January 1767, d. 10 November 1844
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.193.
- [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.).
- [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. 115.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48764720/… : accessed 16 October 2023, memorial page for John Nicholas Van Patten (14 January 1767-10 November 1844), Find a Grave memorial number 48764720, citing Sterling Center Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga County, New York, USA; maintained by Dave Peck (Contributor 46966140).
- [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. 193.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48764720/… : accessed 16 October 2023, memorial page for John Nicholas Van Patten (14 January 1767-10 November 1844), Find a Grave memorial number 48764720, citing Sterling Center Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga County, New York, USA; maintained by Dave Peck (Contributor 46966140).
John Nicholas van Patten1 
M, #4204, b. 26 October 1807, d. 13 April 1893
He was born on 26 October 1807 in
Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
Nicholas J van Patten and
Margaretta Relyea.
1 He married
Katherina Yenner on 19 March 1828 in
Guilderland Center, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He died on 13 April 1893 in
Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA, at age 85.
1
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.).
John Nicholas van Patten1 
M, #4427, b. 18 April 1795, d. 10 March 1872
He was born on 18 April 1795 in
Glenville, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
Nicholas Simon van Petten and
Annatje Fairly.
1 He married
Elizabeth S Grant on 5 April 1821 in
Scotia, Schenectady, New York, USA.
1 He married
Hannah Grant on 11 February 1834 in
Scotia, Schenectady, New York, USA.
1 He died on 10 March 1872 in
Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA, at age 76.
1
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.).
John Peter van Patten1 
M, #10589, b. 25 March 1874, d. 9 May 1913
He was born on 25 March 1874 in
New Bremen, Lewis, New York, USA.
2,1 He was the son of
Byron van Patten and
Elizabeth Abigail Butler.
1 He married
Florence Tyler on 15 October 1902 in
Saranac, Clinton, New York, USA.
3,4,1 He died on 9 May 1913 in
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA, at age 39.
2Census Information
He and
Florence Tyler appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Bronx Assembly District 34, New York, New York, enumerated 16 April 1910. Their children
Richard were listed as living with them.
4
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.) Database last updated November 21, 2017.
- [S74] "New York, New York, Index to Death Certificates, 1862-1948." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61778/: Accessed 20 October 2021, John P Van Patten; citing Index to New York City Deaths 1862-1948. Indices prepared by the Italian Genealogical Group and the German Genealogy Group, and used with permission of the New York City Department of Records/Municipal Archives.
- [S2604] "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881 - 1967." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61632/: Accessed 20 October 2021, Florence L. Tyler & John P. Van Patten; citing New York State Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.
- [S3335] John P Van Patten household, 1910 US Census, New York, New York, population schedule, Bronx Assembly District 34, Enumeration District 1576, sheet 4A, dwelling 35, family 70, National Archives micropublication T624-1002, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 20 October 2021.
John Phillip van Patten1 
M, #4349, b. 17 May 1786, d. October 1840
He was born on 17 May 1786 in
Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.
2,3,1 He was the son of
Phillip Frederickse van Petten and
Debora Viele.
2,1 He married
Jannatje Bradford, daughter of
John Bradford and
Rebecca van Patten, on 21 April 1810 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.
1 He married
Elizabeth T van Patten circa 1818 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.
3,1 He died in October 1840 in
Centreville, St Joseph, Michigan, USA, at age 54.
3,1
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.).
- [S1796] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed 1 October 2021, John Van Petten; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [S3315] Annon, History of Scott County Iowa; Together with Sketches of its Cities, Villages and Townships, Educational, Religious, Civil, Military, and Political History; Portraits of Porminent Persons, and Biographies of Representative Citizens (Evansville, Indiana: Unigraphic, Inc, 1975 (Reprint of original edition published in 1882)), p.924. Hereinafter cited as History of Scott County Iowa.
John Rakes van Patten1 
M, #3498, b. 9 January 1805
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.).
John Thomas van Petten1 
M, #3740, b. 10 November 1892, d. 6 November 1981
He was born on 10 November 1892 in
Linn, Washington, Kansas, USA.
1,2 He was the son of
Joseph Kingsbury van Petten and
Harriet Ann Stewart.
1 He married
Margaret Marion Watson, daughter of
John Watson and
Nettie B Street, in 1916 in
Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.
3,1 He married
Mabel E Eagan on 28 August 1965 in
San Diego County, California, USA.
4 He died on 6 November 1981 in
Midway City, Orange, California, USA, at age 88.
1,2Census Information
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 appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Martinez, Contra Costa, California, in the household of
Mary Jane van Petten and
Lloyd Essex.
7
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.).
- [S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ entry for John T Vanpetten, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.
- [S2504] "Alberta, Canada, Marriages Index 1898 - 1942." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61560/; citing Alberta Marriage Indexes. Provincial Archives of Alberta. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- [S144] "California Marriage Index, 1960 - 1985." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1144/: Accessed March 2020, individual's name John T Vanpetten & Mabel E Eagan; citing California Marriage Index, 1960-1985. Microfiche. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
- [S4319] "Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925." index and images for the 1895 census. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1088/: Accessed 15 September 2024, entry for J K Vanpotter, age 44,; citing Various microfilm reels with census data from 1855 to 1925. Kansas State Historical Society.
- [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.
- [S4519] Lloyd Essey household, 1950 US Census, Contra Costa County, California, population schedule, Martinez , Enumeration District 7-5, sheet 16, Address 1405 Alhambra, family 209, National Archives micropublication Roll 3273, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 29 March 2025.
- [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed May 2018, James Emerson Van Patten; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
- [S2856] John Van Patten household, 930 US Census, Alameda, California, population schedule, Hayward, Enumeration District 235, sheet 9A, dwelling 213, family 243, National Archives micropublication T626.
John Thomas van Petten1 
M, #3757, b. 26 August 1855, d. 22 August 1940

John Thomas van Petten
1855 - 1940
He was born on 26 August 1855 in
Hannibal, Oswego, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
Joseph Bullock van Petten and
Nancy Maria Kingsbury.
2,1 He married
Sarah Lavina Krebs on 3 January 1888 in
Washington County, Kansas, USA.
3,4,1 He died on 22 August 1940 in
Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 84.
5 He was buried after 22 August 1940 in
Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA.
6Census Information
He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Hannibal, Oswego, New York, USA, in the household of his parents,
Joseph Bullock van Petten and
Nancy Maria Kingsbury.
7 He appeared on the 1875 Kansas State census of Sherman, Washington, Kansas, in the household of his parents, Joseph Bullock
van Petten and Nancy Maria
Kingsbury.
8 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Sherman, Washington, Kansas, in the household of his parents, Joseph Bullock
van Petten and Nancy Maria
Kingsbury.
9 He and
Sarah Lavina Krebs appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Linn, Washington, Kansas, enumerated 13 June 1900. Their children
Charles,
Archie and
Harry were listed as living with them.
10 He and Sarah Lavina
Krebs appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Linn, Washington, Kansas, enumerated 1910. Their children Charles, Archie, Harry and
Anna were listed as living with them.
11 He and Sarah Lavina
Krebs appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, enumerated 15 January 1920. Their children Anna and Harry were listed as living with them. Harry's wife Blanche was also living with them.
12
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.).
- [S2602] "Kansas, Wills and Probate Reocrds, 1803 - 1987." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9065/: Accessed 16 August 2022, Joseph B Van Petten; citing Kansas, County, District and Probate Courts.
- [S2179] "Kansas, County Marriages, 1855 - 1911." Database and images, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1851040: Accessed May 2018, entry for John Thomas VanPetten & Sarah Lavina Krebs; citing State Archives, Olympia.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 23 October 2024, Sarah Lavina Krebs & John T. Van Patten; citing Washington Republican, Washington, Kansas, 6 January 1888.
- [S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ entry for John T Vanpetten, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131968662/… : accessed 22 December 2020, memorial page for John Thomas Van Petten (26 August 1855-22 August 1940), Find a Grave memorial number 131968662, citing Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA; maintained by Clay (Contributor 47809731).
- [S3176] J B Vanpatten household, 1860 US Census, Oswego, New York, population schedule, Hannibal, sheet 654, dwelling 414, family 411, National Archives micropublication M653, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 12 March 2021.
- [S4062] "Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925." index and images for the 1 March 1875 census. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1088/: Accessed 16 September 2024, Jos Van Petten, Head; citing Various microfilm reels with census data from 1855 to 1925. Kansas State Historical Society.
- [S3094] Joseph B. Vanpitten(Joseph Bullock Van Petten) household, 1880 US Census, Washington, Kansas, population schedule, Sherman, Enumeration District 325, sheet 566C, dwelling 258, family 271, National Archives micropublication T9-399, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 22 December 2020.
- [S4326] John Tanpallin household, 1900 US Census, Washington, Kansas, population schedule, Linn, Enumeration District 140, sheet 7, dwelling 156, family 162, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 16 September 2024.
- [S1939] John T Vanpetten household, 1910 US Census, Washington, Kansas, population schedule, Linn, Enumeration District 156, sheet 1A, dwelling 11, family 11, National Archives micropublication T624-459.
- [S3829] John T Petten household, 1920 US Census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Long Beach, Enumeration District 83, sheet 15A, dwelling 332, family 380, National Archives micropublication T625-104, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 29 December 2022.
Jonathan van Patten1 
M, #3527, b. 13 November 1817
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.).
Joseph van Petten1 
M, #3566, b. 17 June 1815, d. 19 September 1847
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.).
Joseph Brooks van Patten1 
M, #3499, b. 20 June 1806, d. 10 May 1888
He was born on 20 June 1806 in
Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
Jacob van Patten and
Susanna Brooks.
1 He married
Emeline Brewster circa 1832 in
Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He married
Hulda McHenry on 8 September 1853 in
Peoria County, Illinois, USA.
2 He and Hulda
McHenry obtained a marriage license on 8 September 1853 in
Peoria County, Illinois, USA. The license was applied for but never returned according to this source.
1 He married
Julia McFarland on 17 September 1857 in
Peoria County, Illinois, USA.
1,3 He died on 10 May 1888 in
Rosefield, Peoria, Illinois, USA, at age 81.
1Census Information
He and
Emeline Brewster appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Peoria County, Illinois, USA, enumerated 19 November 1850. Their children
Matthew,
Caroline,
William,
Washington,
Emerson,
Gilbert and
Jacob were listed as living with them.
4 He and
Julia McFarland appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Limestone, Peoria, Illinois, USA, enumerated 17 August 1860. Their children Washington, Emerson, Gilbert, Jacob,
Nancy and
Emeline were listed as living with them.
5
Family 1 | Emeline Brewster b. 20 Feb 1814, d. 30 Apr 1852 |
Marriage* | He married Emeline Brewster circa 1832 in Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.1 |
Children | - Matthew van Patten1,4 b. 13 Oct 1833, d. 9 Mar 1860
- Caroline van Patten+1,4 b. 14 Aug 1835, d. 1912
- William Veeder van Patten+1,4 b. 4 May 1837, d. 10 Jul 1922
- Albert van Patten1 b. c 1839, d. 13 Apr 1841
- Washington van Patten1,4 b. 15 Nov 1841, d. 28 Oct 1930
- Emerson E van Patten1,4 b. 5 Aug 1844, d. 6 Jul 1933
- Gilbert van Patten1,4 b. 11 Dec 1846, d. 3 May 1928
- Jacob van Patten1,4 b. 26 Oct 1848, d. 19 Mar 1920
- Nancy van Patten5 b. 1852
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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.).
- [S1895] "Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60984/: Accessed November 2015, Huldah McHenry and Joseph H Vanpatten; citing Illinois State Marriage Records. Online index. Illinois State Public Record Offices.
- [S61] "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900", online at http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp.
- [S2033] Joseph Van Patten household, 1850 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, sheet 389-390, dwelling 2829, family 2913, National Archives micropublication M432-123.
- [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.
Joseph Bullock van Petten1 
M, #112, b. 27 June 1813, d. June 1889
He was born on 27 June 1813 in
Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.
4,5 He was the son of
Dr. Peter van Petten and
Lydia Bullock.
2,3 He married
Louisa A Pettit, daughter of
John Pettit Esq and
Mary Barnes, circa 1837. Probate record mentions John Pettit's daughter Louisa A, wife of Joseph van Patten, living in Sterling.
6,7 He married
Nancy Maria Kingsbury, daughter of
Joseph Kingsbury and
Nancy Hall, circa 1848 in
Hannibal, Oswego, New York, USA.
8,5,7 On 15 April 1875 Joseph Bullock
van Petten obtained a land patent for 160 acres of land under the Homestead Act of 20 May 1862. Under that act homesteaders could claim up to 160 acres after providing proof of farming the land for five years. His tract was described as the SW¼ of section 4, township 4S, range 3E of the 6th PM. Certificate number 1838 in
Washington County, Kansas, USA.
9 He died in June 1889. His probate record indicates he died on or about 20 June 1889. His Headstone indicates he died on June 3. van Petten Genealogy indicates he died on June 30. His headstone indicates he was 75 years, 11 months and 27 days old. If his birth date of 27 June 1813 is correct, then he died on 23 June 1889. Take your pick.
8,5,4 He was buried in June 1889 in
Reiter Cemetery, Linn, Washington, Kansas, USA.
10 His estate was probated on 22 March 1890 in
Washington County, Kansas, USA.
8Census Information
He and
Nancy Maria Kingsbury appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Hannibal, Oswego, New York, USA, enumerated 7 August 1860. Their children
Charles,
Joseph,
Emily,
John and
Ellen were listed as living with them.
11 He and Nancy Maria
Kingsbury appeared on the 1875 Kansas State census of Sherman, Washington, Kansas, enumerated 1 March 1875. Their children John, Ellen and
Margaret were listed as living with them.
12 He and Nancy Maria
Kingsbury appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Sherman, Washington, Kansas, enumerated 14 June 1880. Their children John, Ellen and Margaret were listed as living with them.
13
Family 2 | Nancy Maria Kingsbury b. Oct 1817, d. 2 Dec 1898 |
Marriage* | He married Nancy Maria Kingsbury, daughter of Joseph Kingsbury and Nancy Hall, circa 1848 in Hannibal, Oswego, New York, USA.8,5,7 |
Children | - Joseph Kingsbury van Petten+8,7 b. 10 Dec 1850, d. 22 Dec 1932
- Emily Harriet van Petten+15,8,7 b. 9 Apr 1853, d. 25 Oct 1929
- John Thomas van Petten+8,7 b. 26 Aug 1855, d. 22 Aug 1940
- Ellen Maria van Petten+8,7 b. 28 Aug 1859, d. 3 Feb 1890
- Margaret L van Petten7 b. 28 Sep 1862, d. 4 May 1888
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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.140.
- [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.
- [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 14 November 2020, memorial page for Joseph Bullock Van Petten (26 Jun 1813–3 Jun 1889), Find a Grave Memorial no. 108842847, citing Reiter Cemetery, Linn, Washington County, Kansas, USA; Maintained by SJ Oregon (contributor 47533878).
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- [S2294] "New York, Wills and Probate Records, 1659 - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8800/: Accessed 23 May 2025, John Pettit; citing New York County, District and Probate Courts.
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- [S2602] "Kansas, Wills and Probate Reocrds, 1803 - 1987." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9065/: Accessed 16 August 2022, Joseph B Van Petten; citing Kansas, County, District and Probate Courts.
- [S4581] BLM Land Patent for Joseph B. Van Petten, Certificate number 1838. Available online at https://glorecords.blm.gov; accessed on 23 May 2025.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108842847/ :accessed 23 May 2025, memorial page for Joseph Bullock Van Petten (26 June 1813-3 June 1889), Find a Grave memorial number 108842847, citing Reiter Cemetery, Linn, Washington County, Kansas, USA; maintained by SJ Oregon (Contributor 47533878).
- [S3176] J B Vanpatten household, 1860 US Census, Oswego, New York, population schedule, Hannibal, sheet 654, dwelling 414, family 411, National Archives micropublication M653, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 12 March 2021.
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New York, U.S., Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865
New York, U.S., Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865
New York, U.S., Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865
." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1964/: Accessed 30 October 2024, Charles Van Petten; citing Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1865–1867. Microfilm publication, 37 rolls. New York State Archives. Albany, New York.
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Joseph Edwin van Patten1 
M, #3735, b. 30 November 1884, d. 27 July 1976
He was born on 30 November 1884 in
Nemaha County, Kansas, USA.
1 He was the son of
Joseph Kingsbury van Petten and
Harriet Ann Stewart.
1 On 8 December 1902 Joseph Edwin
van Patten lived in
Alberta, Canada. His homestead was the NE corner of Section 2, Township 46, Range 20 West of 4th Meridian. Lat and Long taken from https://www.legallandconverter.com.
2 He married
Eurina May Reid on 10 August 1914 in
Camrose, Camrose, Alberta, Canada.
3,1 He died on 27 July 1976 in
Peace River, Alberta, Canada, at age 91.
1 He was buried after 27 July 1976 in
Rocky Lane Cemetery, Rocky Lane, Slave Lake Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
4Census Information
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
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.).
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Joseph Kingsbury van Petten1 
M, #3727, b. 10 December 1850, d. 22 December 1932

Joseph Kingsbury van Petten Family
From Left standing:
Emery, Joseph,Robert, William, Harriett
From left sitting:
Mable, Joseph, Harriet, Adelbert (on lap), John on floor
He was born on 10 December 1850 in
Hannibal, Oswego, New York, USA.
3,1 He was the son of
Joseph Bullock van Petten and
Nancy Maria Kingsbury.
2,1 He married
Harriet Ann Stewart, daughter of
William B Stewart and
Jane McDowell, on 30 January 1875 in
Doniphan, Doniphan, Kansas, USA.
4,1,5 On 25 April 1877 Joseph Kingsbury
van Petten obtained a land patent for 160 acres of land under the Homestead Act of 20 May 1862. Under that act homesteaders could claim up to 160 acres after providing proof of farming the land for five years. His tract was described as the SW¼, section 27, township 4S, range 2E of the 6th PM. Certificate number 4451 in
Washington County, Kansas, USA.
6 On 10 October 1890 Joseph Kingsbury van Petten obtained a land patent for 80 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 W½NE¼, section 25, township 1S, range 26W of the 6th PM. Certificate number 4632 in
Decatur County, Kansas, USA.
7 He and Harriet Ann
Stewart lived in August 1900 in
Skafse, Alberta, Canada. They moved with the family to Canada and built a log home that became the Skafse store and post office. The lat and long are based on the homestead record dated Jun 11 1900.
8,9 In 1901 Joseph Kingsbury van Petten and Harriet Ann
Stewart lived ,
Duhamel, Camrose, Alberta, Canada.
10 In 1911 Joseph Kingsbury van Petten lived on Section 14, Twp 46, Range 20, West of 4th Meridian,
Skafse, Alberta, Canada. Lat and Long were obtained through https://www.legallandconverter.com site.
11 In 1921 Joseph Kingsbury van Petten and Harriet Ann
Stewart lived on 775 Mira Mar Ave,
Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA.
12 He emigrated on 28 September 1921 from
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
3 He died on 22 December 1932 in
Fort Collins, Larimer, Colorado, USA, at age 82.
13 He was buried after 22 December 1932 in
Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA. Joseph's plot was located in Section 68-1.
14Census Information
He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Hannibal, Oswego, New York, USA, in the household of his parents,
Joseph Bullock van Petten and
Nancy Maria Kingsbury.
15 He and
Harriet Ann Stewart appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Strawberry, Washington, Kansas, enumerated 1 June 1880. Their children
Robert and
Mable were listed as living with them.
16 He and Harriet Ann
Stewart appeared on the 1895 Kansas State census of Linn, Washington, Kansas, enumerated 1 March 1895. Their children Mable,
William,
Joseph,
Harriet,
Emery and
John were listed as living with them.
17 He and Harriet Ann
Stewart appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Linn, Washington, Kansas, enumerated 12 June 1900. Their children William, Joseph, Harriet, Emery, John and
Adelbert were listed as living with them.
18
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.).
- [S2602] "Kansas, Wills and Probate Reocrds, 1803 - 1987." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9065/: Accessed 16 August 2022, Joseph B Van Petten; citing Kansas, County, District and Probate Courts.
- [S2344] "California, Federal Naturalization Records, 1843 - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3998/: Accessed July 2018, Joseph Kingsbury Van Petten; citing Multiple sources, see Ancestry.com for details. In the declaration he states he was born in Oswego, New York and emigrated from Edmonton, Canada on September 28, 1921 via North Dakota.
- [S2510] Marriage License from Doniphan County, Kansas for Harriett Stewart & Joseph Van Petten dated January 30, 1875, photocopy in Home Library, 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA.
- [S2128] P J Gray, Gray's Doniphan County History. A Record of the Happenings of Half a Hundred Years (The Roycroft Press, Bendena, Kansas, 1905), p.111.
- [S3522] BLM Land Patent for Joseph K. Van Petten, Certificate number 4451. Available online at https://glorecords.blm.gov; accessed on 26 August 2022.
- [S3521] BLM Land Patent for Joseph K. Vanpetten, Certificate number 4632. Available online at https://glorecords.blm.gov; accessed on 26 August 2022.
- [S2129] The Staff of the Camrose Canadian Newspaper, The Golden Trail (The Camrose Canadian, Camrose, Alberta, Canada, 1955), p. 90.
- [S2694] "Alberta, Canada, Homestead Records, 1870 - 1930." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60865/: Accessed August 2019, Joseph Kingsbery Van Petten; citing Alberta Homestead Records. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.. SE Quarter Section, Section 14, Twp 46, Range 20, 4W Meridian.
- [S2505] Joseph Van Petten, 1901 Census, Canadian, Ottowa, Ontario, Canada, Library and Archives Canada.
- [S3089] "Canadian Genealogy Index, 1600's - 1900's." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7920/: Accessed 21 December 2020, Joseph K. Van Petten; citing Henderson's Alberta Gazetteer and Directory for 1911.
- [S156] "U.S. City Dirctories, 1822-1995." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2469/. Directory name: Long Beach City Directory, dated 1921. Accessed November 2016.
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- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131968703/… : accessed 21 December 2020, memorial page for Joseph Kingsbury Van Petten (10 December 1850-22 December 1932), Find a Grave memorial number 131968703, citing Sunnyside Cemetery, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA; maintained by Clay (Contributor 47809731).
- [S3176] J B Vanpatten household, 1860 US Census, Oswego, New York, population schedule, Hannibal, sheet 654, dwelling 414, family 411, National Archives micropublication M653, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 12 March 2021.
- [S4442] Joseph Vanpatten household, 1880 US Census, Washington, Kansas, population schedule, Strawberry, Enumeration District 324, sheet 543b, dwelling 129, family 133, National Archives micropublication T9-399, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 23 November 2024.
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Julia Ann van Patten1 
F, #692, b. 9 February 1868, d. 27 February 1938
She was born on 9 February 1868 in
Chillicothe, Peoria, Illinois, USA.
1,2 She was the daughter of
Albert John (Morgan) van Patten and
Mary Annis Chandler.
1 She married
William John Thomas Danner on 12 October 1888 in
Sigourney, Keokuk, Iowa, USA.
3,2 She died on 27 February 1938 in
What Cheer, Keokuk, Iowa, USA, at age 70.
4 She was buried after 27 February 1938 in
Sixteen Cemetery, Thornburg, Keokuk, Iowa, USA.
5Census Information
She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Prairie, Keokuk, Iowa, in the household of her parents,
Albert John (Morgan) van Patten and
Mary Annis Chandler.
1
Citations
- [S741] Albert J Van Patten household, 1880 US Census, Keokuk, Iowa, population schedule, Prairie, Enumeration District 147, sheet 13, dwelling 97, family 100, National Archives micropublication T9-348, Downloaded November 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.).
- [S1474] "Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1945." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed 21 November 2021, William Danner & Julia A Vanpatten; citing Iowa Department of Public Health. Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1951. Textual Records and Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–37. Record Group 048. Microfilm. Record Group 048. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.
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Juliette van Patten1 
F, #4145, b. 1847, d. 30 July 1888
Juliette
van Patten was also known as Julie.
1 Juliette van Patten was also known as Julia Etta.
1 She was born in 1847 in
Richmondville, Schoharie, New York, USA.
1 She was the daughter of
James van Patten and
Sarah Marie Mann.
1 She married
Delos Ritton circa 1868 in
Schoharie County, New York, USA.
1 She died on 30 July 1888 in
Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA.
1Census Information
She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Richmondville, Schoharie, New York, USA, in the household of her parents,
James van Patten and
Sarah Marie Mann.
2 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Richmondville, Schoharie, New York, USA, in the household of her parents, James
van Patten and Sarah Marie
Mann.
3
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.).
- [S3304] James Vanpatten household, 1850 US Census, Schoharie, New York, population schedule, Richmondville, sheet 295a, dwelling 16, family 42, National Archives micropublication M432-596, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 26 September 2021.
- [S4219] James Vanpatten household, 1860 US Census, Schoharie, New York, population schedule, Richmondville, sheet 877, dwelling 354, family 376, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_860, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 11 August 2024.
Kate Stites van Patten1,2 
F, #12260, b. 7 March 1851, d. 23 June 1930
She was born on 7 March 1851 in
Cartright Twp, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
1 She was the daughter of
Aaron van Patten and
Martha Jane Tolley.
2 She married
William Knox Cooper on 9 September 1870 in
Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.
3 She died on 23 June 1930 in
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA, at age 79.
1Census Information
She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois, USA, in the household of her parents,
Aaron van Patten and
Martha Jane Tolley.
4
Citations
- [S2034] "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2542/: Accessed 6 September 2023, Kate Stites Cooper; citing "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.
- [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.
- [S2101] "Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1851 - 1900." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7857/: Accessed 6 September 2023, William K Cooper & Catharine Vanpatton; citing Index compiled from county marriage records on microfilm located at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah by Jordan Dodd of Liahona Research (P.O. Box 740, Orem, Utah 84059).
- [S4395] A Van Patten household, 1860 US Census, Sangamon, Illinois, population schedule, Subdivision 17, sheet 708, dwelling 1938, family 1855, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_226, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 29 October 2024.
Katherine Ellen van Patten1,2 
F, #694, b. 9 November 1874, d. 15 March 1959
She was born on 9 November 1874 in
Gibson, Keokuk, Iowa, USA.
3,2,1 She was the daughter of
Albert John (Morgan) van Patten and
Mary Annis Chandler.
2 She married
Oliver Pollock on 27 April 1892 in
Keokuk County, Iowa, USA.
4 She died on 15 March 1959 in
Dayton, Columbia, Washington, USA, at age 84.
5,1 She was buried after 15 March 1959 in
Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA. Katherine's plot was located in Lawn 109.
6Census Information
She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Prairie, Keokuk, Iowa, in the household of her parents,
Albert John (Morgan) van Patten and
Mary Annis Chandler.
2 She and
Oliver Pollock appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kootenai, Bonner, Idaho, enumerated 23 April 1930.
7
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.).
- [S741] Albert J Van Patten household, 1880 US Census, Keokuk, Iowa, population schedule, Prairie, Enumeration District 147, sheet 13, dwelling 97, family 100, National Archives micropublication T9-348, Downloaded November 2012 from Ancestry.com.
- [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed 12 March 2023, Ellen Vanpatten Pollock; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
- [S1474] "Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1945." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed 10 September 2024, Ella Vanpatten & Olive Pollock; citing Iowa Department of Public Health. Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1951. Textual Records and Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–37. Record Group 048. Microfilm. Record Group 048. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.
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- [S4632] Oliver Pollock household, 1930 US Census, Bonner, Idaho, population schedule, Kootenai, Enumeration District 26, sheet 5B, dwelling 114, family 114, National Archives micropublication T626, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 28 June 2025.
Kenneth van Petten1 
M, #3819, b. 23 April 1903, d. 19 January 1985
Kenneth
van Petten was also known as Kenneth van Petten Burnham Kenneth was adopted by his aunt Abiah (van Petten) Burnham and her husband Henry.
4,1 He was adopted circa 1903. Kenneth was adopted by his aunt Abiah (van Petten) Burnham and her husband Henry, probably as a result of his mother's death about a month after he was born. He was born on 23 April 1903 in
Farmington, Whitman, Washington, USA.
4,5,1 He was the son of
John Bullock van Petten and
Elizabeth A Jolliffe.
1 He graduated from Brookline School of Practical Arts in June 1920 in
Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
6 He married
Frances Buchanan on 8 June 1929 in
Michigan, USA.
7 He and Frances
Buchanan were divorced on 30 October 1931.
7 He married Frances
Buchanan circa 1932. Date is an educated guess. Apparently they divorced and then re-married.
8,9 He died on 19 January 1985 in
Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA, at age 81.
5,10 He was buried after 19 January 1985 in
Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA.
11Census Information
He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, in the household of
Henry Clark Burnham and
Abiah Page van Petten.
2 He and
Frances Buchanan appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, enumerated 17 April 1940.
8
Family | Frances Buchanan b. 30 Oct 1901, d. 21 Aug 1984 |
Marriage | He married Frances Buchanan on 8 June 1929 in Michigan, USA.7 |
Divorce* | He and Frances Buchanan were divorced on 30 October 1931.7 |
Marriage* | He married Frances Buchanan circa 1932. Date is an educated guess. Apparently they divorced and then re-married.8,9 |
Citations
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- [S1217] Henry C Burnham household, 1920 US Census, Norfolk, Massachusetts, population schedule, Brookline, Enumeration District 176, sheet 7A, dwelling 69, family 198, National Archives micropublication T625-721, Downloaded November 2013 from Ancestry.com.
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- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com, entry for Kenneth Burnham|256-18-3415, Social Security Number October 2018.
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- [S1218] Conrad S Yuill household, 1940 US Census, Fulton, Georgia, population schedule, Atlanta, Enumeration District 160-213, sheet 10A, Address 75 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, family 202, Reported by Kenneth V Burnham, National Archives micropublication T627-3035, Downloaded November 2013 from Ancestry.com.
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laura May van Petten1,2 
F, #11127, b. 1 May 1870, d. after 1944
Citations
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- [S2225] "Michigan, Births and Christenings Index, 1867 - 1911." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2560/: Accessed April 2020, Laura May vanpatten; citing "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775–1995." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.
- [S2866] Frank E Rice household, 1900 US Census, Kent, Michigan, population schedule, Sparta, Enumeration District 103, sheet 1B, dwelling 27, family 27, National Archives micropublication T623.
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- [S2861] Henry Van Petten household, 1880 US Census, Tuscola, Michigan, population schedule, Denmark, Enumeration District 399, sheet 14/15, dwelling 133, family 135, National Archives micropublication T9-607.
Leigh Richmond van Patten1,2 
M, #12264, b. circa 1861, d. 20 February 1895
He was born circa 1861 in
Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.
2 He was the son of
Aaron van Patten and
Martha Jane Tolley.
2 He married
Ida May Wilkins on 25 November 1885 in
Jefferson County, Iowa, USA.
1 He died on 20 February 1895 in
Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa, USA.
3 He was buried after 20 February 1895 in
Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa, USA.
4
Citations
- [S1474] "Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1945." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed 5 September 2023, Ida May Wilkins & Sigh Richamn Van Pattern; citing Iowa Department of Public Health. Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1951. Textual Records and Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–37. Record Group 048. Microfilm. Record Group 048. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.
- [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.
- [S3263] "Iowa, U.S., Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60283/: Accessed 5 September 2023, Leigh R. Vanpatten; citing Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112427541/… : accessed 5 September 2023, memorial page for Leigh Richmond “Lee” Van Patten (2 February 1862-20 February 1895), Find a Grave memorial number 112427541, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA; maintained by Phyllis (Contributor 47125324).
Lena van Patten1 
F, #3412, b. 25 August 1788
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.).
Lena van Patten1 
F, #3967, b. 25 August 1788
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.).
Leya Ann van Patten1 
F, #4122, b. 20 February 1824
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.).
Lois Marie van Patten1,2 
F, #6381, b. 5 July 1902, d. April 1989
She was born on 5 July 1902 in
What Cheer, Keokuk, Iowa, USA.
2,1 She was the daughter of
Peter Veder van Patten and
Elsie Mabel Ewing.
1,2 She married
Archie Wilber Ellison on 24 December 1919 in
Sandpoint, Bonner, Idaho, USA.
3,4 She was buried in April 1989 in
Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA. Lois's plot was located in Fairmount Wall of Memory Niches.
5 She died in April 1989 in
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA, at age 86.
6
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.
- [S644] "Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2547/: Accessed October 2013, Lois Marie Van Patten; 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.
- [S2875] "Idaho, Marriage Records, 1863 - 1969." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7849/: Accessed 28 June 2025, Lois Van Patten & Archie Urn Ellison; citing Marriage Records, 1947-1964. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho daho Marriages, 1842-1996. Upper Snake River Family History Center and Ricks College. Rexburg, Idaho. Idaho Marriage Records, 1842-1967. Idaho State Department of Health. Boise, Idaho.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 28 June 2025, Lois Van Patten & Archie W. Ellison; citing The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Washington, 26 December 1919.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127456072/ :accessed 28 June 2025, memorial page for Lois Marie Ellison (1903-1989), Find a Grave memorial number 127456072, citing Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; maintained by ReconnectNow (Contributor 47291893).
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 18 November 2022, entry for Lois M. Ellison, Social Security Number 518-07-1888.