Sarah Theresa van Petten1 
F, #3889, b. 18 September 1852, d. 12 September 1912
She was born on 18 September 1852 in
New York, USA.
2,3,1 She was the daughter of
Robert Bullock van Petten and
Sarah Ann Nipper.
1 She married
James Edward Oliver on 28 June 1888 in
Oswego County, New York, USA.
4,1 She died on 12 September 1912 in
Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 59.
5,1,3 She was buried after 12 September 1912 in
Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah's plot was located in Acacia Path,Lot-261,grave-2.
3Census Information
She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of
Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA, in the household of her parents,
Robert Bullock van Petten and
Mathilda A Schultz.
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.).
- [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.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40185312/… : accessed 24 December 2020, memorial page for Sara Theresa Oliver (18 September 1852-11 September 1912), Find a Grave memorial number 40185312, citing Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; maintained by Shawn Ventura (Contributor 49862805).
- [S2604] "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881 - 1967." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61632/: Accessed 24 December 2020, Sarah T. VanPetten & James E. Oliver; citing New York State Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.
- [S2002] "California, Death Index, 1905-1939." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5187/: Accessed 24 December 2020, Sara T Oliver; citing California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records-Vitalsearch (www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com). The Vitalsearch Company Worldwide, Inc., Pleasanton, California.
- [S4600] Robert V Vanpaten household, 1870 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Peoria Ward 7, sheet 502B, dwelling 312, family 305, National Archives micropublication M593-267, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 28 May 2025.
Seth Vrooman van Patten1 
M, #6525, b. 27 September 1823
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 January 13, 2014.
Seward Ludwell van Petten1,2 
M, #3149, b. 6 August 1901, d. 21 March 1994
He was born on 6 August 1901 in
Indiana, USA.
3,4,2 He was the son of
Solomon Ludwell van Petten and
Margaret Jane Jones.
2 He married
Alice McDaniel on 17 November 1924 in
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
5,6,7 He died on 21 March 1994 in
Edwardsville, Madison, Illinois, USA, at age 92.
4,8Census Information
He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Anderson Ward 2, Madison, Indiana, in the household of his parents,
Solomon Ludwell van Petten and
Margaret Jane Jones.
2 He and
Alice McDaniel appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Centerville Twp, St Clair, Illinois, at 27 Creston Drive, enumerated 31 May 1930.
7
Citations
- [S1131] Solomon L Van Petten household, 1910 US Census, Madison, Indiana, population schedule, Anderson Ward 2, Enumeration District 91, sheet 18A, dwelling 345, family 387, National Archives micropublication T624-365, Downloaded October 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S1193] Solomon Van Peltin (Van Petten) household, 1920 US Census, Madison, Indiana, population schedule, Anderson Ward 2, Enumeration District 102, sheet 5B, dwelling 116, family 134, National Archives micropublication T625-449, Downloaded October 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.).
- [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed March 2015, entry for Seward Vanpetten, Social Security Number 493-09-6237.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 4 September 2024, Miss Alice McDaniel & Seward L. Van Petten; citing The Macon Republican, Macon, Missouri, 9 December 1924.
- [S4286] The Belleville News-Democrat, Belleville, Illinois Alice Van Petten Dies at Age of 63, 07 December, 1963, 2, Downloaded from Newspapers.com on 4 September 2024.
- [S1295] Seward VanPetten household, 1930 US Census, St Clair, Illinois, population schedule, Centerville, Enumeration District 34, sheet 53A, dwelling 8, family 8, National Archives micropublication T626-555, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 4 September 2024, Sol Oman L; citing The Belleville News-Democrat, Belleville, Illinois, 23 March 1994.
Simon van Patten1 
M, #4016, b. 24 October 1807, d. 16 December 1894
He was born on 24 October 1807 in
Sharon, Schoharie, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
Frederick Nicholas van Patten and
Elizabeth Say.
1 He married
Lucy Bates on 14 October 1830 in
Brownville, Jefferson, New York, USA.
1,2 He died on 16 December 1894 in
Evansville, Rock, Wisconsin, USA, at age 87. An obituary from The Tribune on December 18, 1894 is provided on FindAGrave.
1,2
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.).
- [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 08 January 2020, memorial page for Simon Van Patten (25 Oct 1807–16 Dec 1894), Find A Grave Memorial no. 106307580, citing Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA ; Maintained by Jenean Hamilton (contributor 46846305) .
Simon van Patten1 
M, #4415, b. 6 November 1774
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 3 October 2021, Elizabeth Bradt & Simon N Van Petten; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
Simon van Patten1 
M, #4443, b. before 23 December 1781, d. after 1860
He was born before 23 December 1781 in
Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.
2,1 He was baptized on 23 December 1781 in
Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.
3 He was the son of
Adam Simon van Petten and
Rebecca Schermerhorn.
1 He married
Alida van Alstyne on 2 April 1806 in
Montgomery County, New York, USA.
1 He married
Alida Alsbro circa 1821 in
Montgomery County, New York, USA.
1 He died after 1860 in
Glen, Montgomery, New York, USA.
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 12 August 2024, Birth of Simon Van Petten, child of Adam Van Petten & Rebecca Schermerhoorn; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [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 12 August 2024, Baptism of Simon Van Petten, child of Adam Van Petten & Rebecca Schermerhoorn; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [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.
Simon van Patten1 
M, #10334, b. 24 January 1796
Citations
- [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 February 2018, Simon Van Petten; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
Simon Bates van Patten1 
M, #3429, b. 5 July 1838, d. 14 July 1909
He was born on 5 July 1838 in
Pillar Point, Jefferson, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
Adam van Patten and
Celina Newman.
1 He married
Eliza Ann Groom on 16 July 1862 in
Pillar Point, Jefferson, New York, USA.
1 He married
Permelia Luther between 1900 and 1905.
2,1 He died on 14 July 1909 in
Lewis County, New York, USA, at age 71.
1 He was buried after 14 July 1909 in
Garrison Cemetery, Pitcairn, St. Lawrence, New York, USA.
3Census Information
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Brownville, Jefferson, New York, USA, in the household of his parents,
Adam van Patten and
Celina Newman.
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.).
- [S3961] "New York, U.S., State Census, 1905." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7364/. Accessed 13 August 2024, entry for Millie E Van Patten Citing New York, State Census, 1905. Population Schedules . Various County Clerk Offices, New York.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28905257/ :accessed 13 August 2024, memorial page for Simon Bates Vanpatten (5 July 1838-14 July 1909), Find a Grave memorial number 28905257, citing Garrison Cemetery, Pitcairn, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA; maintained by Anne Cady (Contributor 46985237).
- [S4224] Alan Van Pattan household, 1850 US Census, Jefferson County, New York, population schedule, Brownville, sheet 180a, dwelling 81, family 81, National Archives micropublication M432-514, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 13 August 2024.
Simon Frederick van Patten1 
M, #4463, b. 24 February 1797, d. after 1860
He was born on 24 February 1797 in
Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.
2 He was the son of
Frederick Simon van Patten and
Hester Toll.
1 He married
Jacomyntje van Petten, daughter of
Cornelius van Patten and
Margarita van Slyke, circa 1818.
1 He married
Grace Gow on 9 June 1834 in
Charlton, Saratoga, New York, USA.
3 He died after 1860 in
Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA.
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.).
- [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 24, 2011.
- [S616] Simon F Vanpatten household, 1860 US Census, Schenectady, New York, population schedule, Glenville, sheet 13, dwelling 103, family 107, National Archives micropublication M653-858, Downloaded from Ancestry.com August 2012.
Simon Frederickse van Patten1 
M, #3319, b. 6 January 1750/51, d. 1819
He was baptized on 6 January 1751 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.
2 He was born on 6 January 1750/51 in
Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
Frederick Nicholas van Petten and
Elizabeth Groot.
1 He married
Maria Wendel on 11 July 1777.
1 He served in the American Revolution circa 1778. Simon was commissioned a 2nd Lieut. in Capt. John Van Patten's company of the 2nd Albany Militia.
3,4,1 His farm was 4 miles from Schenectady on the Mohawk Turnpike leading to Utica, adjoining the property of John Haverly. It contained 125 acres, well watered, with a convenient dwelling-house and a large barn. Also mentioned in the 1813 "FOR SALE" ad was an extensive apple orchard. He and Maria were buried in the Van Patten burial ground, Barheyt Road. They were removed to the First Reformed Dutch Churckyard Cemetery in 1962 circa 1780.
1,5 He was buried in 1819 in
First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA.
5 He died in 1819 in
Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA.
1
Family | Maria Wendel b. 2 Dec 1750 |
Marriage* | He married Maria Wendel on 11 July 1777.1 |
Children | - Frederick Simon van Patten6,1 b. b 17 Jan 1779, d. 3 Nov 1846
- Jacomyntje van Patten+1 b. 19 Jul 1781, d. 14 Apr 1802
- John Baptist van Patten+1 b. 17 Mar 1784, d. 26 Feb 1868
- Nicholas Simon van Patten1 b. 23 May 1784, d. 4 Feb 1863
- Elisabeth van Patten1 b. 30 Aug 1786, d. 11 Jun 1857
- Ahasuerus Wendel van Patten1 b. 23 Jun 1789, d. 18 Aug 1837
- Sarah van Patten1 b. 12 Nov 1791, d. 19 Jul 1841
- Annatje Wendel van Patten1 b. 25 Apr 1794, d. 22 Sep 1851
- Rebecca van Patten1 b. 22 Aug 1798, d. 18 Jan 1822
- Cornelius Jacobis Van Dyck van Patten1 b. 11 Jul 1801, d. 22 Apr 1854
|
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.).
- [S2566] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639 - 1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed December 2018, Simon van Petten; citing Dutch Reformed Church Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York, New York. Dutch Reformed Church Records from New Jersey. The Archives of the Reformed Church in America, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
- [S3345] "A history of Schenectady during the Revolution." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/20693/: Accessed October 23, 2021, Simon F Van Patten; citing Hanson, Willis T.. A history of Schenectady during the Revolution : to which is appended a contribution to the individual records of the inhabitants of the Schenectady district during that period. Interlaken, N.Y.: Heart of the Lakes Pub., 1, p.244.
- [S375] "US, Sons of the American Revolution Membership Appications, 1889 - 1970," membership No. 52717/692. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2204/, downloaded August 25, 2021,application for Roger Barry Van Patten citing Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43165487/… : accessed 23 October 2021, memorial page for Lieut Simon Frederickse Van Patten (6 January 1751-1819), Find a Grave memorial number 43165487, citing First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, USA; maintained by Dave Peck (Contributor 46966140).
- [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 17 August 2022, Baptism of Frederick Van Petten, child of Simon F Van Petten & Maria Wendel; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
Simon Henry van Petten1 
M, #4435, b. 1 March 1778, d. 16 March 1830
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.).
Simon John van Patten1 
M, #4532, b. before 3 September 1775, d. 20 December 1851
He was born before 3 September 1775 in
Glenville, Albany, New York, USA.
2,1 He was baptized on 3 September 1775 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.
2 He was the son of
Capt Johannes van Patten and
Neeltje (Eleanor) Vedder.
1 He married
Eva Conde, daughter of
Adam Conde and
Catalyntje Truax, on 16 December 1797 in
New York, USA.
3,1 He died on 20 December 1851 in
Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA.
4,5 He was buried after 20 December 1851 in
First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA.
6 His estate was probated on 27 January 1852 in
Schenectady County, New York, USA.
4Census Information
He and
Eva Conde appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA, enumerated 19 October 1850. Their children
John were listed as living with them They are living with their Daughter Nancy and her husband John Wormer.
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.).
- [S2566] "US, Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639 - 1989." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6961/: Accessed October 2019, Simon Van Petten; citing Dutch Reformed Church Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York, New York. Dutch Reformed Church Records from New Jersey. The Archives of the Reformed Church in America, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
- [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 27 October 2021, Eva Condie & Simon Van Petten; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [S2294] "New York, Wills and Probate Records, 1659 - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8800/: Accessed 6 June 2025, Simon J Van Patten; citing New York County, District and Probate Courts.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43229967/… : accessed 27 October 2021, memorial page for Simon John Van Patten (11 August 1776-20 December 1851), Find a Grave memorial number 43229967, citing First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, USA; maintained by Dave Peck (Contributor 46966140).
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43229967/… : accessed 27 October 2021, memorial page for Simon John Van Patten (11 August 1776-20 December 1851), Find a Grave memorial number 43229967, citing First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, USA; maintained by Dave Peck (Contributor 46966140).
- [S4316] Simon J Van Patten household, 1850 US Census, Schenectady County, New York, population schedule, Glenville, sheet 223b, dwelling 274, family 283, National Archives micropublication M432-594, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 11 September 2024.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43230672/ :accessed 8 June 2025, memorial page for Cathaline Van Epps (10 August 1804-2 January 1899), Find a Grave memorial number 43230672, citing First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, USA; maintained by Dave Peck (Contributor 46966140).
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171519152/ :accessed 6 June 2025, memorial page for Nancy Van Wormer (23 October 1820-6 March 1905), Find a Grave memorial number 171519152, citing First Reformed Dutch Churchyard, West Glenville, Schenectady County, New York, USA; maintained by JoLinn (Contributor 47060742).
Simon Nicholas van Petten1 
M, #226, b. 24 March 1721/22
Simon served under his brother Capt. John Van Patten in the 2nd Albany
Mililtia. It is likely he was the sharpshooter who carried Claas' "Old
Hollander" flintlock into battle, a weapon prized by seven generations including Capt. Adam Conde of the Glenville Horse Artillery. It was reported that he (Simon) felled an Indian walking along the far bank of the Mohawk; quite a feat of markmanship.
3,1 He was baptized on 24 March 1721/22 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.
4 He was born on 24 March 1721/22 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.
5 He was the son of
Nicholas van Petten and
Rebecca Groot.
2 He married
Jannetje Vrooman on 27 January 1749/50 in
Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.
6,5
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.).
- [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.
- [S4333] "New York Military in the Revolution." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4674/: Accessed 17 September 2024, Simon Van Petten; citing Electronic reproduction of New York in the Revolution as Colony and State, Vol. II, originally published in 1897.
- [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 7 June 2024, Baptism of Simon van Petten, child of Claes van Petten & Rebecca Groot; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [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.205.
- [S72] "New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7854/.
- [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 Frederick Van Petten,; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [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.
Simon Nicholas van Petten1 
M, #649, b. before 19 July 1761
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. 115.
- [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 26 October 2021, Baptism of Simon Van Petten, child of Nicholaas Van Petten & Sarah Clement; citing Dutch Reformed Chruch Records from New York and New Jersey. Holland Society of New York, New York City, New York.
- [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.).
Simon Philip van Patten1 
M, #4347, b. 14 December 1782, d. 19 April 1861
He was born on 14 December 1782 in
Glenville, Albany, New York, USA.
1 He was the son of
Phillip Frederickse van Petten and
Debora Viele.
1 He married
Hannah Toll, daughter of
Karel Hansen Toll and
Elizabeth Phillipse Ryley, on 17 April 1811 in
Schenectady County, New York, USA.
1 He died on 19 April 1861 in
Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA, at age 78.
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.).
Solomon Ludwell van Petten1 
M, #317, b. 13 January 1850, d. 4 November 1924
He was born on 13 January 1850 in
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.
2,5,3 He was the son of
Peter Veeder van Petten and
Martha Rosetta van Auken.
2,3,4 He married
Anna Will, daughter of
Robert Will Jr and
Mary Robinson, on 4 May 1882 in
Peoria County, Illinois, USA.
6,7,2 He married
Josephine Miller in 1889.
2 He married
Margaret Jane Jones on 8 September 1897 in
Montgomery County, Indiana, USA.
8,2 He died on 4 November 1924 in
Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA, at age 74.
9,5,10Census Information
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of his parents,
Peter Veeder van Petten and
Martha Rosetta van Auken.
4 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
Margaret Jane Jones appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Anderson, Madison, Indiana, enumerated 2 June 1900. Their children
Martha and
Frank were listed as living with them.
12 He and Margaret Jane
Jones appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Anderson Ward 2, Madison, Indiana, enumerated 6 January 1920. Their children Martha, Frank,
Seward and
Margaret were listed as living with them.
13
Citations
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3877199/ :accessed 20 June 2024, memorial page for Martha Noble (14 September 1898-28 October 1973), Find a Grave memorial number 3877199, citing Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA; maintained by Graveyard Walker (Contributor 47314881).
- [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. 144.
- [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.
- [S518] Peter V VanPetten household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 181A, dwelling 77, family 79, National Archives micropublication M432-481, Downloaded from Ancestry.com June 2012.
- [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.).
- [S2536] "Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800 - 1940." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61370/: Accessed 9 September 2023, Soloman L Van Petten & Annie Will; citing Marriage Records. Illinois Marriages. Various Illinois County collections.
- [S4207] "Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50038/: Accessed 4 May 2025, MHs Anna Will; citing Chillicothe Independent, Chillicothe, Illinois, 6 May 1882.
- [S1884] "Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941." index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed March 2016, entry for Solomon L Van-Petten and Margaret Jones; citing Works Progress Administration, comp. Index to Marriage Records Indiana: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940 and Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research, comp. Electronic transcription of marriage records held by the individual counties in Indiana. Many.
- [S2587] Solomon L Van Petten, Death Certificate 34361 (November 6, 1924), Home Library, 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA.
- [S1980] Margaret J Van Petten household, 1930 US Census, Madison, Indiana, population schedule, Anderson, Enumeration District 10, sheet 7B, dwelling 132, family 154, National Archives micropublication T626-605.
- [S4287] Peter V Vanpetten household, 1870 US Census, Marshall, Illinois, population schedule, Steuben, sheet 454B, dwelling 12, family 13, National Archives micropublication M593-254, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 4 September 2024.
- [S3850] Soloman Van Petten household, 1900 US Census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Anderson, Enumeration District 83, sheet 3, dwelling 63, family 76, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 5 February 2023.
- [S1193] Solomon Van Peltin (Van Petten) household, 1920 US Census, Madison, Indiana, population schedule, Anderson Ward 2, Enumeration District 102, sheet 5B, dwelling 116, family 134, National Archives micropublication T625-449, Downloaded October 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S1131] Solomon L Van Petten household, 1910 US Census, Madison, Indiana, population schedule, Anderson Ward 2, Enumeration District 91, sheet 18A, dwelling 345, family 387, National Archives micropublication T624-365, Downloaded October 2013 from Ancestry.com.
Spencer C van Petten1 
M, #485, b. 10 February 1852, d. 7 April 1931
He was born on 10 February 1852 in
Peoria County, Illinois, USA.
1,3 He was the son of
Thomas William Beebe van Petten and
Elizabeth Collins.
2,1 He married
Margaret Frances Ellis, daughter of
James Ellis and
Margaret Wroe, on 13 September 1878 in
McLean County, Illinois, USA.
4,3 He died on 7 April 1931 in
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, at age 79.
5,6Census Information
He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of
Limestone, Peoria, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents,
Thomas William Beebe van Petten and
Elizabeth Collins.
2 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of
Cropsey, McLean, Illinois, USA, in the household of his mother, Elizabeth
Collins.
7 He and
Margaret Frances Ellis appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kankakee Ward 2, Kankakee, Illinois, enumerated 13 June 1900. Their children
Harry and
Elmo were listed as living with them.
8 He and Margaret Frances
Ellis appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, enumerated 10 April 1930.
9
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.
- [S4197] Thomas Vanpatten household, 1860 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Limestone, sheet 693, dwelling 2314, family 2290, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_217, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 3 August 2024.
- [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 17 February 2022, Fanny M Ellis & Spencer Vanpetten; citing Illinois State Marriage Records. Online index. Illinois State Public Record Offices.
- [S2034] "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2542/: Accessed 17 September 2024, Spencer C 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.
- [S1073] "Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988." Compiled by Ancestry.com. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1501/ . Accessed 17 February 2022, entry for Spencer C Van Petten; citing Cook County Clerk, comp. Cook County Clerk Genealogy Records. Cook County Clerk’s Office, Chicago, IL: Cook County Clerk, 2008.,Chicago, Illinois.
- [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.
- [S4001] Spencer C Vanpetten household, 1900 US Census, Kankakee, Illinois, population schedule, Kankakee Ward 2, Enumeration District 38, sheet 15, dwelling 309, family 327, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 10 September 2023.
- [S3416] Spence Van Peten household, 1930 US Census, Kankakee, Illinois, population schedule, Kankakee, Enumeration District 25, sheet 8A, dwelling 119, family 198, National Archives micropublication T626, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 17 February 2022.
Stella M van Patten1 
F, #7405, b. 29 November 1879, d. 11 October 1943
She was born on 29 November 1879 in
Illinois, USA.
1,2 She was the daughter of
William Veeder van Patten and
Isabella Jane Wallace.
1 She married
Emil Arthur Schwertfeger on 23 May 1901 in
Clay Center, Clay, Nebraska, USA.
2 She died on 11 October 1943 in
Renfrow, Grant, Oklahoma, USA, at age 63.
2Census Information
She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Brimfield, Peoria, Illinois, in the household of her parents,
William Veeder van Patten and
Isabella Jane Wallace.
1
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.
- [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 March 27, 2015.
Dr Stella Wilhelmina van Petten1 
F, #3186, b. 20 June 1888, d. 31 May 1948
She was born on 20 June 1888 in
Joliet Twp, Will, Illinois, USA.
2,1,3 She was the daughter of
Edwin Maloney van Petten and
Stellula Deborah Young.
1 She married
Horace Franklin Henderson in December 1908; Married 1 year on 1910 census.
2,4,5 She received Bachelor's degree from Illinois State Normal University in 1923, a Master's degree from University of Chicago and a PhD from Teacher's College, Columbia University, in 1937.
2 She died on 31 May 1948 in
Normal, McClean, Illinois, USA, at age 59.
2,3,1 She was buried after 31 May 1948 in
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA.
6Census Information
She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bloomington Ward 1, McLean, Illinois, in the household of her parents,
Edwin Maloney van Petten and
Anna FitzHenry.
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.).
- [S4664] The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois unknown article title, 01 June, 1948, 2, Downloaded from Newspapers.com on 7 July 2025.
- [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138430189/… : accessed 18 December 2020, memorial page for Stella Henderson (20 June 1888-31 May 1948), Find a Grave memorial number 138430189, citing Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Tony Cannon (Contributor 46527423).
- [S1129] Horace F Henderson household, 1910 US Census, McLean, Illinois, population schedule, Anchor, Enumeration District 75, sheet 14B, dwelling 159, family 159, National Archives micropublication T624-305, Downloaded October 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S1191] Stella Henderson household, 1920 US Census, McLean, Illinois, population schedule, Normal, Enumeration District 146, sheet 10B, dwelling 226, family 243, National Archives micropublication T625-387, Downloaded October 2013 from Ancestry.com.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138430189/… : accessed 18 December 2020, memorial page for Stella Henderson (20 June 1888-31 May 1948), Find a Grave memorial number 138430189, citing Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Tony Cannon (Contributor 46527423).
- [S4317] Edwin Vangetten household, 1900 US Census, McLean, Illinois, population schedule, Bloomington Ward 1, Enumeration District 80, sheet 17, dwelling 377, family 391, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 11 September 2024.
Susan Jane van Patten1 
F, #4270, b. 11 July 1837, d. 13 May 1838
She was born on 11 July 1837 in
Sterling Station, Cayuga, New York, USA.
1 She was the daughter of
Christian Haverly van Patten and
Maria Relyea.
1 She died on 13 May 1838 in
Sterling Station, Cayuga, New York, USA.
1 She was listed as a beneficiary in Christian Haverly
van Patten's will on 24 October 1893 in
Cayuga County, New York, USA.
2Census Information
She appeared on the 1865 New York State census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, in the household of her parents,
Christian Haverly van Patten and
Maria Relyea.
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.).
- [S2294] "New York, Wills and Probate Records, 1659 - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8800/: Accessed 9 September 2024, Christian Van Patten; citing New York County, District and Probate Courts.
- [S4007] "New York, U.S., State Census, 1865." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7218/. Accessed 10 September 2024, entry for Christan Van Patten (Head) Citing Census of the state of New York, for 1865. Microfilm. New York State Archives, Albany, New York.
Susan Jane van Patten1 
F, #4271, b. 15 April 1839, d. 1 February 1926
She was born on 15 April 1839 in
Sterling Station, Cayuga, New York, USA.
2,1 She was the daughter of
Christian Haverly van Patten and
Maria Relyea.
1 She resided with Christian Haverly
van Patten and Maria
Relyea in
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in 1855.
3 She married
George Blackwell circa 1867 in
Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.
4 She died on 1 February 1926 in
Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois, USA, at age 86.
1,5Census Information
She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of her parents,
Christian Haverly van Patten and
Maria Relyea.
6 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Kankakee Ward 2, Kankakee, Illinois, enumerated April 1910.
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.).
- [S3282] Mrs. S J Blackwell household, 1910 US Census, Kankakee, Illinois, population schedule, Kankakee Ward 2, Enumeration District 105, sheet 1B, dwelling 228, family 235, National Archives micropublication T624-298.
- [S2610] "New York, State Census, 1855." Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com. Accessed 18 October 2023, entry for Christian Van Patten Citing Census of the state of New York, for 1855. Microfilm. Various County Clerk Offices, New York.
- [S3281] George W Blackwell household, 1900 US Census, Kankakee, Illinois, population schedule, Kankakee Ward 6, Enumeration District 42, sheet 5, dwelling 101, family 107, National Archives micropublication T623, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 2 September 2021.
- [S2034] "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2542/: Accessed 2 September 2021, Susan J. Blackwell; citing "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.
- [S3307] Christian Vanpetten household, 1850 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, sheet 178a, dwelling 36, family 37, National Archives micropublication M432-481, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 27 September 2021.
- [S3282] Mrs. S J Blackwell household, 1910 US Census, Kankakee, Illinois, population schedule, Kankakee Ward 2, Enumeration District 105, sheet 1B, dwelling 228, family 235, National Archives micropublication T624-298, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 2 September 2021.
Susan Mann van Patten1 
F, #4135, b. 5 November 1836, d. 23 June 1924
She was born on 5 November 1836 in
Richmondville, Schoharie, New York, USA.
1 She was the daughter of
James van Patten and
Sarah Marie Mann.
1 She married
Nicholas D Fuller circa 1855 in
Richmondville, Schoharie, New York, USA.
1 She died on 23 June 1924 in
Fenton, Broome, New York, USA, at age 87.
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
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.
Susannah van Petten1 
F, #100, b. 27 October 1811, d. before 1812
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.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.
- [S755] "New York Births and Christenings 1640-1962." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1680842: Accessed February 2016, entry for Allen Susanna Vanpetten; citing FHL microfilm 17,678.
- [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.).
Susannah van Patten1 
F, #4292, b. 7 April 1806
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.).
Symon van Patten1 
M, #4460, b. 11 December 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.).
Symon Nicholas van Petten1 
M, #4324, b. 5 February 1792
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
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 married
Edward Bernard Lake circa 1918.
5,6 She died on 27 November 1989 in
Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA, at age 90.
7,4 She was buried after 27 November 1989 in
Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA.
8Census 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.
3 She and
Edward Bernard Lake appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Ames Ward 2, Story, Iowa, enumerated 14 January 1920.
5
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 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.
- [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.
- [S4634] Edward B Lake household, 1920 US Census, Story, Iowa, population schedule, Ames Ward 2, Enumeration District 207, sheet 14B, dwelling 332, family 438, National Archives micropublication T625-515, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 28 June 2025.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127556115/ :accessed 28 June 2025, memorial page for Edward Barnard Lake (25 October 1898-25 June 1980), Find a Grave memorial number 127556115, citing Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; maintained by ReconnectNow (Contributor 47291893).
- [S296] "Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6716/: Accessed 23 June 2025, Thelma E Lake; citing Washington State Department of Health. State Death Records Index, 1907-1996. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127556337/ :accessed 28 June 2025, memorial page for Thelma E Lake (1899-1989), Find a Grave memorial number 127556337, citing Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA; maintained by ReconnectNow (Contributor 47291893).
Thomas Bebee van Patten1 
M, #3528, b. 28 June 1820
Thomas F van Petten1 
M, #3843, b. 4 July 1876, d. 21 April 1879
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 DVM1,2 
M, #3873, b. 28 January 1890, d. 2 March 1934
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 married
Ruth Beckwith on 19 February 1927 in
Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA.
4,5,1 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.
1,6 He was buried after 2 March 1934 in
Wiley Cemetery, Colfax, McLean, Illinois, USA.
7Census Information
He and
Ruth Beckwith appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Wilson, Dewitt, Illinois, enumerated 5 May 1930.
5
Citations
- [S392] "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths 1916-1947." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1438856: Accessed March 2016, entry for 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.
- [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 6 October 2022, Mr. T. G. Van Petten & Ruth Beckwith; citing Clinton City Daily Journal and Public, Clinton, Illinois, 24 Feb 1927.
- [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.
- [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).