Pane-Joyce Netherlands Ancestors

Family of Willemina Tollenaar (454) & Jan Hamelink (521)

582. Maria Hamelink. Born on 22 Jan 1864 in Hoek, Zeeland.⁴

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the County of Kent
16 Aug 1883 at Grand Rapids. Nich. H. Dosker, pastor 2nd Reformed Church. Witnesses Gerrit Jan Ten Zeldam and Jan Hamelink, both of Grand Rapids
John Ten Zeldam, age 25, of Grand Rapids, b. Diepenheim, Netherlands, carpenter
Maria Hamclink, age 19, of Grand Rapids, b. Hoek, Netherlands

On 16 Aug 1883 when Maria was 19, she married John Zeldam, son of Gerrit Jan ten Zeldam (ca 1828-10 Oct 1888) & Hendrika Johanna Kempers (Jun 1831-aft 1900), in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Born in May 1858 in Netherlands.

1900 Federal Census. Grand Rapids ward 9, Kent Co., MI
Roll 723, page 13A ED 80
64 Hogadone Avenue
John Zelden, head, b. May 1858, age 42,, m. 18 years, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, imm. 1880, finisher
Mary Zelden, wife, b. Jan 1864, age 36, m. 18 years, 8 children, 6 living, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, imm. 1880
Minnie Zelden, dau., b. Oct 1882, age 17, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands
Hattie Zelden, dau., b. May 1884, age 16, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands
Gerrit Zelden, son, b. Sep 1885, age 14, b. ditto
Dena Zelden, dau., b. Feb 1890, age 10, b. ditto
Jennie Zelden, dau., b. Dec 1891, age 8, b. ditto
John Zelden, son, b. Jan 1896, age 4, b. ditto
Henrietta Zelden, mother, b. Jun 1831, age 69, widow, 1 child, living, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, imm. 1880

1910 Federal Census. Wyoming Twp., Kent Co. MI
Roll 656, page 21A, ED 148
John Zelden, head, 51m. 27 years, imm. 1880, cabinet maker
Maria Zelden, wife, 46, m. 27 years, 9 children, 7 living, imm. 1880
Gerrit Zelden, son, 22, rader[?]
Geraldine Zelden, dau., 20, seamstress at home
Genevieve Zelden, dau., 18, machine hand, typewriter works
John Zelden, son, 17
Francis Zelden, son, 7
John and Maria and their parents were born in Holland, their children in Michigan.

1920 Federal Census. Grand Rapids ward 3, Kent Co. MI
Roll 779, page 19A, ED 87
450 Caufield Avenue
John Zeldam, head, 61, imm 1880, nat 1885, cabinet maker, furniture factory
Mary Zeldam, wife, 55, imm 1880. nat 1885
John Zeldam, son, 23, belt sander, furniture factory
Francois Zeldam, son, 17, assistant window trimmer, dry goods
John and Mary and their parents were born in Holland, their children in Michigan.

In 1930 John and Mary were living with the family of their daughter, Genevieve Voss.

Their children include:

		i.	Minnie Zeldam. Born on 17 Oct 1884 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. On 29 Aug 1909 when Minnie was 24, she married William Boonstra, son of Cornelius Boonstra (ca 1844-) & Jennie Deyoung (ca 1856-), in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Born on 25 Jun 1889 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. William married first married Minne Zeldam, then second, at Grand Rapids, 1 Feb 1924, Cassa E. Hedges. 1900 Federal Census. Muskegon Ward 3, Muskegon County, Michigan Roll T623_734, page 18B 34 Myrtle Street William Boonstra, head, b. Mar 1844, 56, m. 30 years, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, imm. 1882, laborer Geisje Boonstra, wife, b. Jan 1849, 51, m. 30 years, 8 children, 6 living, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, imm. 1882 Lutina Boonstra, daughter, b. Aug 1878, 21, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, factory work John Boonstra, son, b Oct 1881, 18, b. ditto, bolter Minnie Boonstra, daughter, b. May 1883, 17, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, farm hand Willam Boonstra, son, b. Mar 1888, 12, b. ditto, at school Magvis Boonstra, daughter, b. Aug 1891, 8, b. ditto, at school World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Registered Grand Rapids, MI. 5 Jun William Boonstra. 1908 Palace S.W., Grand Rapids Age 27 b. 25 Jun 1889, Grand Rapids Occupation: Machine hand, wood worker, Wilmarth Showcase Co., Grand Rapids Claim exemption for supporting wife and one child Tall, slender, bllue eyes, light brown hair 1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan Roll 999, page 17A 1045 Jeanette Avenue William Boonstra, head, 40, m. age 20, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, foreman, wood carving Cassa Boonstra, wife, 35, m. age 29, b. MI, father b. England, mother b. Ireland Mary J. Boonstra, daughter, 10, b. MI, parents b. MI William Boonstra, son, 9, b. ditto
		ii.	Henrietta J. Zeldam. Born in May 1884 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Henrietta J. died on 31 Oct 1966 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Buried on 3 Nov 1966 in Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Michigan Marriages Return of Marriages in the County of Kent 8 Jun 1905 at Grand Rapids. Matthew Kolyn, clergyman. Witnesses Gerrit Zeldam & Gertrude Rice, both of Grand Rapids Ivan M. Rice, age 26, of Grand Rapids, b. Grand Rapids, painter, son of Jesse T. & Mary Rice Henrietta Zeldam, age 19, of Grand Rapids, b. Grand Rapids, daughter of John & Mary Zeldam Grand Rapids City Cemeteries¹¹ Name: Henrietta J. VanderWe FAIRPLAINS CEMETERY BLOCK T Lot :4 Space :2 Age: 080 Date of death: 10/31/1966 Funeral director: Funeral Homes, Cook-Sullivan Service date: 11/03/1966 On 8 Jun 1905 Henrietta J. first married Ivan M. Rice, son of Jesse T. Rice & Mary [Rice], in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Born ca 1879 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. On 16 Apr 1908 Henrietta J. second married Peter P. VanderWeg, son of Pieter Piers van der Weg (29 Apr 1851-) & Nienke Douma (8 Oct 1851-), in Allendale, Ottawa Co., MI. Born on 12 Jul 1875 in Doniawerstal, Friesland. Peter P. died in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 14 May 1953; he was 77. Buried in Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Peter was born as Pier van der Weg.¹¹ 1910 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent County, Michigan Roll T624, page 2B 433 Thomas Avenue Peter Van Der Weg, head, 34, m1., 2 years, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1892, cabinet maker, furniture factory Henrietta Van Der Weg, wife, 24, m2. 2 years, 2 children, both living, b. MI, parents b. Holland Marie A. Rice, step daughter, 4, b. MI, parents b. MI Perry J. Van Der Weg, son, 3 months, b. MI, father b. Holland, mother b. MI 1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent County, Michigan Roll 1001, page 12B 258 Cedar Street Peter P. Vander Weg, head, 54, m. age 32, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1892, stationery engineer, facotry Henrietta Vander Weg, wife, 43, m. age 21, b. MI, parents b. Holland John H. Vander Weg, son, 18, single, b. MI, father b. Holland, mother b. MI, machinest, factory Edna J. Vander Weg, daughter, 13, b. ditto Harold J. Vander Weg, son, 9, b. ditto Genevieve M. Vander Weg, daughter, 4, b. ditto Grand Rapids City Cemeteries¹¹ Name: Peter VanderWeg FAIRPLAINS CEMETERY BLOCK T Lot :4 Space :3 Date of death: 05/14/1953 Funeral director: Funeral Home, Joldersma Service date: 05/16/1953
		iii.	Gerrit John Zeldam. Born on 9 Sep 1888 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Gerrit John died in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI, on 30 Jan 1947; he was 58. Buried on 1 Feb 1947 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids.¹¹ World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Registered Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. 5 Jun 1917 Gerrit John Tenzeldam, 949 Jeanette Ave., Grand Rapids Age 29. b. 9 Sep 1888, Grand Rapids Occupation: carpet layer, self employed Wife and one child Request exemption supporting dependents Tall, medium build, gray eyes, black hair 1920 Federal Census, Kalamazoo Ward 2, Kalamazoo County, Michigan Roll T625_775, page 5A 1106 North Clark Street Garrett J Ten Zeldam, head, 32, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, salesman, dry goods Josephine Ten Zeldam, wife, 30, imm. 1892, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands Mattie M. Ten Zeldam, daughter, 9, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. Netherlands Grand Rapids City Cemeteries¹¹ Name: Garret Zeldam GREENWOOD CEMETERY BLOCK S Lot :130 Space :14 Service date: 02/01/1947 Gerrit John first married Josephine [Zeldam]. Born ca 1890 in Netherlands. Josephine died in Jan 1933. Buried on 20 Jan 1933 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids.¹¹ Grand Rapids City Cemeteries¹¹ Name: Josephine Zeldam GREENWOOD CEMETERY BLOCK S Lot :130 Space :15 Service date: 01/20/1933 Gerrit John second married Katherine Westdyke, daughter of Orie Westdyke & Jennie Holleman. Born on 23 Sep 1886 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI. Katherine died in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI, on 29 Mar 1937; she was 50. Gerrit John third married Alida [Zeldam]. Born on 17 Oct 1894. Alida died in Dec 1969 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI.
		iv.	Geraldine Zeldam. Born in Feb 1890 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Dena, also called Geraldine, Zeldam. Michigan Marriage 22 Sep 1910, Grand Rapids. Wm. Bode, pastor B.H Chr Ref Ch. Witnesses Genevieve Zeldon & Leonard Markhusse, both of Grand Rapids Chas. E. Holmes, 19, of Grand Rapids, b. Madison, Indiana, electrician, son of Alb. Holmes & Ellen Thompson Geraldine Zeldon, 20, of Grand Rapids, b. Grand Rapids, daughter of Chas. Zeldon & Marie Hammelink On 22 Sep 1910 Geraldine married Charles Edward Holmes, son of Albert F. Holmes (Aug 1860-) & Ellen R. Thompson (Jan 1861-), in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Born on 9 May 1891 in Madison, Jefferson Co., IN. 1900 Federal Census. Center Township, Dearborn County, Indiana Roll T623_366, page 18A Aurora City Elbert Holmes, head, b. Aug 1860, 39, m. 20 years, b. MO, father b. MO, mother b. IN, sawyer Ellen Holmes, wife, 39, b. Jan 1861, m. 20 years, 4 children, all living, b. IN, father b. KY, mother b. WV Anna Holmes, daughter, b. Jun 1881, 18, b. IN, father b. MO, mother b. IN Levina Holmes, daughter, b. Aug 1883, 16, b. ditto Charles E. Holmes, son, b. May 1891, 9, b. ditto, at school Carl Holmes, son, b. Mar 1894, 6, b. ditto 1910 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent County, Michigan Roll T624_656, pages 10A-B 953 South Division Street Elbert F. Holmes, head, 50, m. 30 years, b. MO, parents b. MO, mill wright, factory Ellen R. Holmes, wife, 50, m. 30 years, 4 children, all living, b. IN, father b. WV, mother b. KY Anna Holmes, daughter, 29, b. IN, father b. MO, mother b. IN Charles Holmes, son, 19, b. ditto Carl Holmes, son, 16, b. ditto World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Registered Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. 5 Jun 1917 Gerrit John Tenzeldam, 310 Brown St., Grand Rapids Age 26. b. 9 May 1891, Indiana Occupation: installer, Citizins Telephone Co, Grand Rapids Support: Wife and one child Request exemption supporting dependents Medium height, slender, brown eyes, dark brown hair 1920 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent County, Michigan Roll T625_779, page 24B 310 Brown Street. Recorded 14 Jan 1920 Charles Holmes, head, 28, b. IN, parents b. IN, electrician, fire alarm Geraldine Holmes, wife, 29, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands Thelma Holmes, daughter, 3 years 2 months, b. MI, father b. IN, mother b. MI Mildred Holmes, daughter, 2 months, b. ditto 1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan Roll 1002, page 21B 711 Neland Avenue Charles E. Holmes, head, 39, m. age 19, b. IN, parents b. IN, proprietor, radio shop Geraldine Holmes, wife, 40, m. age 20, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands Thelma E. Holmes, daughter, 13, b. MI, father b. IN, mother b. MI Mildred L. Holmes, daughter, 10, b. ditto
		v.	Genevieve Marie Zeldam. Born on 9 Dec 1891 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Genevieve Marie died in Jun 1974 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. On 19 Sep 1918 when Genevieve Marie was 26, she married Clarence Joseph Voss, son of Joseph L. Voss (Aug 1866-1929) & Amelia Schneider (30 Sep 1869-13 Nov 1929), in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Born on 18 Nov 1894 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. 1900 Federal Census. Grand Rapids ward 6, Kent County, Michigan Roll T623_722, page 13B 393 Hamilton Street Joseph L. Voss, head, b. Aug 1866, 33, m. 9 years, b. MI, parents b. Germany, inspector, timber Emmelia Voss, wife, b. Oct 1868, 31, m. 9 years, 2 children, both living, b. MI, parents b. Germany Clarence Voss, son, b. Nov 1893, 6, b. MI, parents b. MI Edna Voss, daughter, b. Jun 1897, 2, b. ditto 1910 Federal Census. Grand Rapids ward 6, Kent County, Michigan Roll T624_657, page 13B 395 Hamilton Street Joe L. Voss, head, 42, m. 19 years, b. MI, parents b. Germany, lumber inspector Emalia Voss, wife, 42, m. 19 years 4 children, all living, b. MI, parents b. Germany Clarence J. Voss, son, 17, b. MI, parents b. MI, laborer odd jobs Edna M. Voss, daughter, 12, b. ditto Luisa S. Voss, daughter, 7, b. ditto Eleanor E. Voss, daughter, 3, b. ditto World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Registered Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. 5 Jun 1917 Clarence Joseph Voss, 1445 Hamilton Ave., Grand Rapids Age 22 [1894 crossed out]. b. 18 Nov [year is blank], Grand Rapids Occupation: auto repairing, Universal Car & Service Co., Grand Rapids Single Tall, stout, brown eyes, black hair 1920 Federal Census. Grand Rapids ward 3, Kent County, Michigan Roll T625_779, page 18A 1070 Caufield Avenue Clarence Voss, head, 28, b. MI, father b. US, mother b. MI, laborer, lumberyard Genevieve Voss, wife, 28, b. MI, parents b. Holland 1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids ward 3, Kent County, Michigan Roll 1003, page 22A, ED 77 1123 Sheridan Street Clarence J. Voss, head, 37, first m. age 26, b. MI, parents b. MI, police officer for the city Genevieve Voss, wife, 38, first m. age 27, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands Clarine J. Voss, dau. 10/12, b. MI, parents b. M John Zeldam, father-in-law, 71, first m. age 25, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, imm. 1880 Mary Zeldam, mother-in-law, 66, first m. age 19, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, imm. 1880
		vi.	John Jay Zeldam. Born on 22 Jan 1896 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. John Jay died in Ellenton, Manatee Co., FL, on 9 Oct 1979; he was 83. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Registered Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. 5 Jun 1917 John Ten Zeldam Jr. 223 Montgomery, Grand Rapids Age 21. b. 22 Jan 1896, Grand Rapids Occupation: trimmer, Wilngarith[?] Showcase, Jefferson & P.M. Single Previous experience: private, national guard, 3 days Tall, medium build, brown eyes, dark hair Michigan Marriages Return of Marriages in the County of Kalamazoo 17 Apr 1920 at Kalamazoo. Wm. Wolvius, minister. Witnesses Miss Edna Voss & Mr. Francois Zeldam, both of Grand Rapids John Zeldam Jr, age 24, of Kalamazoo, b. Grand Rapids, elevator operator, son of John Zeldam & Mary Hamling Henrietta Zomerhuis, age 20, of Grand Rapids, b. Netherlands, factory worker, daughter of Jennie 1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan Roll 1001, page 16B 743 Ionia Avenue John Zeldam, head, 34, m. age 24, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, packer, furniture Harriette Zeldam, wife, 30, m. age 20, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands Bettie M. Zeldam, daughter, 6, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. Netherlands Florida Death Index John Jay Zeldam, b. 22 Jan 1896, d. 9 Oct 1979 in Sarasota County, FL On 17 Apr 1920 when John Jay was 24, he married Henrietta Zomerhuis, daughter of Frederik Zomerhuis (ca 1864-Aug 1938) & Willemina Karrenbeld (ca 1863-Apr 1949), in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI. Born on 24 Feb 1900 in Deventer, Overijssel. Henrietta died in Ellenton, Manatee Co., FL, on 15 Oct 1975; she was 75. Florida Death Index Henrietta Zeldam, b. 24 Feb 1900, d. 15 Oct 1975 in Manatee Co., FL Henrietta probably immigrated in 1909-1910.
		vii.	Francis Zeldam. Born ca 1903 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Michigan Marriages Return of Marriages in the County of Kent 27 Oct 1921, Beverly [village in Wyoming Township]. C. Wallace Miller, minister. Witnesses Mr & Mrs John Zeldan of Grand Rapids John Ten Zeldam, age 19, of Grand Rapids, b. Grand Rapids, window trimmer, parents Jon Ten Zeldam & Mary Hamlink Marion Phillips, age 20, of Grand Rapids, b. Grand Rapids, clerk, parents Rollin Phillips & emely Tasker 1930 Federal Census. Wyoming Township, Kent County, Michigan Roll 1005, page 27B Camden Street Frank Zeldam, head, 27, m. age 19, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, sign painter, commercial Marian Zeldam, wife, 28, m. age 20, b. MI, parents b. NY Irma B. Zeldam, daughter, 7, b. MI, parents b. MI Emma Phillips, mother-in-law, 62, widowed, b. NY, parents b. England On 27 Oct 1921 Francis married Marion G. Phillips, daughter of Rollin H. Phillips (ca 1856-) & Emily G. Tasker (ca 1868-), in Beverly, Kent Co., MI. Beverly, between Greenville and Grand Rapids. Born ca 1902 in Michigan. 1910 Federal Census. Wyoming Township, Kent County, Michigan Roll T624_656, page 23A Rollin H. Phillips, head, 53, m2. 17 years, b. NY, parents b. NY, contractor, house Emma G. Phillips, wife, 41, m1. 17 years, 1 child, living, b. NY, parents b. England Marian G. Phillips, daughter, 8, b. MI, parents b. NY 1920 Federal Census. Wyoming Township, Kent County, Michigan Roll T625_779, page 9B 221 Camden Avenue Emma Phillips, head, 50, widowed, b. NY, parents b. England Marian Phillips, daughter, 18, b. MI, parents b. New York, clerk, dry goods

583. John Hamelink. Born on 23 Aug 1867 in Hoek, Zeeland.⁸ John died in Walker Twp., Kent Co., MI, on 29 Nov 1925; he was 58. John died at 58 years 3 mo 6 days, Walker, Pneumonia. Buried in Washington Park Memorial Gardens. Occupation: carpenter.

Record Number 16662 book 10 page 181 Kent County marriage licenses has John Hamelink Jr. marrying Dena Twiest on 3-20-1890, in Grand Rapids. He is 22 and a carpenter; she 21 and a domestic. His parents are John Hamelink, Sr. and Wilhelmina Tollenaar. Hers John Twiest and Lammechje ??? Both were born in the Netherlands. F.W. N. Hugenholtz, pastor of the Lib. Holland Church married them. Witnesses are Mattheus Leys and R. Broersma, both of Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids City Directory, 1889. Grand Rapids, MI: R. L. Polk and Co., 1889.
John Hamelnk, 587 W. Leonard St., carpenter

1900 Federal Census. Grand Rapids ward 6, Kent Co., MI
Series: T623 Roll: 722 Page: 24B ED: 67
447 White Street.
John Hamelink, head, b. Aug 1867, age 32, immigrated 1881, carpenter
Dina Hamelink, wife, b. Feb 1869, age 31, immigrated 1883
Minnie Hamelink, daughter, b. May 1890, age 10, at school
John Hamelink, son, b. Oct 1891, age 8, at school
Frank Hamelink, son, b. Dec 1992, age 7, at school
Johanna Hamelink, daughter, b. Nov 1894, age 5
William Hamelink, son, b Oct 1896, age 3
John and Dina were born in the Netherlands, as were their parents. The children were born in Michigan.

1910 Federal Census. Grand Rapids ward 6, Kent Co., MI
Series: T624 Roll: 657 Page: 22 ED: 82.
431 Lincoln St., dwelling 107, family 112.
John Hamelink Sr., head, age 42, m. 20 years, b. Holland, parents too, imm. 1882, carpenter
Dena Hamelink, wife, age 41, m. 20 years, 6 children, all living, b. Holland, parents too, imm. 1884
Minnie Hamelink, daughter, age 19, b. MI
John Hamelink, son, age 18, b. MI, laborer, candy factory
Frank Hamelink, son, age 17, b. MI, machinst, furn. factory
Josephine Hamelink, daughter, age 15, b. MI, laborer, furniture factory
William Hamelink, son, age 13, b. MI
Loretta Hamelink, daughter, age 5, b. MI
John Danting, boarder, age 19, b. NY, parents b. Holland, borer, furniture factory
The family of Dena’s brother, William Twiest, lives down the street

1920 Federal Census. Walker, Kent Co., MI. Series: T625 Roll: 779 Page: 195. ED 115
Alpine Ave., dwelling 140, family 142.
John Hamelink, head, age 52, imm. 1878, nat. 1882, carpenter
Dena Hamelink, wife, age 50
John Hamelink Jr, son, age 28, carpenter
Frank Hamelink, son, age 27
Loretta Hamelink, daughter, age 14
John & Dena, b. Netherlands, and their parents; children b. MI

Record number 38 book 12 page 415 Kent County Death Records state John died 29 Nov. 1925 in Walker Township of pneumonia. He was 58 years 3 months 6 days old. He was born in the Netherlands, a capenter and married. His father was John Hamelink who was born in the Netherlands. His mother was unknown.

On 20 Mar 1890 when John was 22, he married Roberdena Twiest (570) , daughter of Jan Twiest (610) (5 Apr 1842-15 Nov 1920) & Lammechje Steen (444) (18 Dec 1845-10 Mar 1926), in Liberal (Unitarian) Holland Church, Grand Rapids. Born on 21 Feb 1869 in Nieuw Dordrecht (Emmen), Drenthe. Roberdena died in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 9 Dec 1956; she was 87. Blodgett Hospital. Buried on 12 Dec 1956 in Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI.

Roberdina, also known as Dena, Twiest.

In 1930 Dina wis living with her daughter, Loretta Robbins.

Obituary - Grand Rapids Press December 12, 1956

HAMELINK - Dena Hamelink, 87, of 808 Caulfield Ave., SW, died Sunday night at Blodgett Memorial Hospital after a short illsness.
Mrs. Hamelink was the widow of John Hamelink who died in 1925. She was born in the Netherlands and came to the United States at the age of 16 with her parents, settling in Grand Rapids.
She was married in 1889. Mrs. Hamelink was a member of the Ladies’ Holland Mutual Aid society and was a past president. She was a member of the former Holland Unitarian church here.
Surviving are two sons, John and William; three daughters, Mrs. Cornelius DeSmit, Mrs. Josephine Langland and Mrs. Ellis R. Dixon, all of Grand Rapids; eight grand children; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Herman Twiest of Grandville, and two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Praasterink and Mrs. Jennie Lemmink of Grand Rapids.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Joldersma chapel with Rev. James DeKraker, pastor of the Congregational church of Grandville, officiating. Burial will be in Washington Park Memorial Gardens.

Obituary - Grand Rapids Herald - Dec. 11, 1956

HAMELINK - Mrs. Dena Hamelink, aged 87 of 808 Caulfield Ave., SW., passed away Sunday evening at Blodgett Memorial Hospital. She is survived by two sons, John and William; three daughters, Mrs. Cornelius (Minnie) DeSmit, Mrs. Josephine Langland, Mrs. Ellis R. (Loretta) Dixon, all of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Herman Twiest of Grandville, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Praasterink and Mrs. Jennie Lemmink, both of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Joldersman and Son Funeral Home 832 Grandville Ave., SW., Rev. James DeKraker, Pastor of the Congregational Church, Grandville, officiating. Interment Washington Park Memorial Gardens. The family will be at the chapel Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Kent County Death Records indicate Dena Hamelink died on 9 december 1956 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Death was caused by cardiac failure with decompensation (12 hours), partial intestinal obstruction due to diverticulitis (two weeks), and cholecystitis and cholelithiasis (years). She resided at 808 Caulfield SW, Grand Rapids. She was born February 21, 1969 in the Netherlands and was 87 years old at her death. Her parents were John Twiest and Lammechke Steen and Mrs. Cornelius De Smit was the informant. She was buried at Washington Park Memorial Gardens on 12 December 1956 from the Joldersma and Son Funeral Home. #70577

Their children include:

661	i.	Wilhelmina Cornelia Hamelink (21 May 1890-9 May 1986)
	ii.	John Hamelink (Died unmarried). Born on 1 Oct 1891 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. John died in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, on 18 May 1969; he was 77. Buried on 20 May 1969 in Washington Park Memorial Gardens. Cemetery inscription “Michigan Pvt. Co A 151 Machine Gun Bn World War I”. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Registered Walker, Kent Co., MI. 5 Jun 1917 John Hamelink Jr. 1111 Lincoln St., Grand Rapids Age 25. b. 1 Oct 1891, Grand Rapids Occupation: carpenter, [can’t read employer] Single Request exemption supporting mother and sister Medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair 1930 Federal Census. Kalamazoo ward 3, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan Roll 997, page 5B, ED 25 Oakland Drive. John Hamelink, patient, 38, single, b. Michigan, parents b. Netherlands, veteran of World War John was a resident at what has been variously called over the years the Western Michigan Asylum, Michigan Asylum for the Insane, Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital, Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital Kent County Death Records indicate John died 18 May 1969 of emphasema and artereosclotic heart disease. He resided at 808 Caulfield SW, Grand Rapids, was a carpenter, never married, and was born 1 October 1891 in Kent County. His parents were Dena Twiest and John Hamelink. Robert S. Tubbs was the informant. He was buried in Washingon Park Memorial Gardens on 20 May 1969 from the Hollebeek - Oele Funeral Home. #117224 John’s obituary appeared in the Grand Rapids Press Mon 19 May 1969.
	iii.	Frank Hamelink (Died unmarried). Born on 20 Dec 1892 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Frank died in Walker Twp., Kent Co., MI, on 14 Feb 1920; he was 27.¹⁰ Buried in Washington Park Memorial Gardens. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Registered Kent Co., MI. 5 Jun 1917 Frank Hamelink. [can’t read address] Age 24. b. 20 Dec 1892, Grand Rapids Occupation: [can’t read] Previous military experience: Corporal, 3 years, Michigan Exemption: [..]colosis Medium height, slight build, blue eyes, [color?] hair Certificate of Death,State of Michigan Department of State Division of Vital Statistics, Walker Township, Kent County, Register Number 5183. Frank Hamelink died 14 February 1920 of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Myocarditis. He was single, had no occupation, was born 20 December 1898, and was 27 years, one month and 25 days of age at death. His parents were John Hamelink and Dena Twiest. Both were born in Zeeland, the Netherlands.Frank was buried in Washington Park Demetery on 17 February 1920. Geldersma Funeral Home in Grand Rapids did the embalming. John Hamelink was the informant.
662	iv.	Josephine (Johana) Hamelink (Nov 1894-1963)
663	v.	William Jennings Hamelink (6 Nov 1896-27 Oct 1979)
	vi.	Loretta A. Hamelink. Born on 6 Sep 1897 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Loretta A. died on 4 Sep 1985; she was 87. Michigan Marriages Return of Marriages in the County of Ingham 28 Dec 1922 at Lansing. R.L. Bottom, clergyman. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Newman of Lansing Fred Evans, age 21, of Lansing, b. Ionia, MI, parents Fred A. Evans & Eva Dumond Loretta Hamelink, age 18, of Grand Rapids, b. Grand Rapids, parents John Hamelink & Dena Twist On 28 Dec 1922 when Loretta A. was 25, she first married Fred Evans, son of Fred A. Evans & Eva Dumond, in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. Born ca 1901 in Ionia, Ionia Co., MI. Loretta A. second married Lyman H. Robbins, son of Richard V. Robbins (Jul 1844-) & Henrietta Sears (Mar 1858-). Born on 16 Dec 1878 in Michigan. 1880 Federal Census. Deerfield Twp., Mecosta County, Michigan Roll: 594, page 8, ED 178 Richard V. Robbins, 33, farmer, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. VT Heneretta Robbins, wife, 23, keeping house, b. NY, father b. RI, mother b. VT Susin Sears, mother of wife, 40, b. NY, parents b. VT Lyman H. Robbins, son, 1, b. MI, father b. PA, mother b. NY 1900 Federal Census. Hesperia, Oceana County, Michigan Roll T623_736, page 8A Richard Robbins, head, b. Jul 1844, 55, m. 23 years, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. VT, mail carrier Henriette Robbins, wife, b. Mar 1858, 22 [should be 52], m. 23 years, 4 children, all living, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. MI Frank L. Robbins, son, b. Feb 1883, 17, b. MI, father b. PA, mother b. NY, stage driver Lola M. Robbins, daughter, b. Oct 1886, 13, b. ditto, at school WIllie P. Robbins, son, b. Apr 1896, 4, b. ditto 1910 Federal Census. Newfield Twp., Oceana County, Michigan Roll 669, page 2A, ED 131 Manor[?] Avenue. Lyman H. Robbins, head, 31, b. MI, parents b. NY, mail carrier, rural route Dot A. Robbins, wife, 24, m. 8 years, 2 children, both living, b. PA, parents b. PA, seamstress, dress making Evelyn M. Robbins, daughter, 7, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. PA Ellie L. Robbins, son, 5, b. ditto World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Registered Highland Park, Wayne Co., MI 12 Sep 1918 Lyman H. Robbins. 3 LaBelle Avenue, Highland Park Age 39. b. 16 Dec 1878 Occupation: Barber, Stevensons Barbershop, 3 LaBelle Ave. Nearest relative: (wife) Sylvia Robbins, 353 Lincoln, Detroit Medium height, slender, grey eyes, black hair 1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI Roll: 1001 Page: 14B ED: 46 438 Brainard Avenue. Lyman Robbins, head, 51, age [?]3 at first marriage, b. MI, father b. PA, mother b. NY, barber, beauty parlour Loretta A. Robbins, wife, 25, age 23 at first marriage, b. MI, parents b. Holland, waitress, tearoom Dena Hamelink, mother-in-law, 61, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, immigrated 1884 Loretta A. third married Ellis Russel Dixon, son of Samuel Benson Dixon (18 Oct 1867-29 Aug 1926) & Lois Alzora Foote (16 Jan 1876-13 Apr 1962). Born on 25 Feb 1899 in Fork Twp., Mecosta Co., MI. Ellis Russel died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, on 8 Dec 1971; he was 72. Blodgett Memorial Hospital. Buried on 11 Dec 1971 in Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids. 1900 Federal Census. Fork Twp., Mecosta Co., MI Roll: 731 Page: 22A Samuel Dixon, head, b. Oct 1867, age 32, b. Ohio, father b. Indiana, mother b. Ohio Loise Dixon, wife, b. Jan 1876, age 24, 2 children, both living, b. Michigan, parents b. NY Elsie Dixon, daughter, b. Feb 18997, age 3, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. MI Ellice Dixon, son, Feb 1899, age 1, b. ditto Janice Dixon, mother, b. Apr 1841, age 59, 1 child, living, b. Ohio, father b. S. Carolina, mother b. N. Carolina 1910 Federal Census. Fork Twp., Mecosta Co., MI Roll: 663 Page: 16A ED: 124 Samuel B. Dixon, head, 42, b. OH, parents b. OH, farmer, own farm Lois A. Dixon, wife, 34, MI, parents b. NY Elsie A. Dixon, daughter, 13, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. MI Ellis R. Dixon, son, 11, b. ditto C. Cyar Dixon, son, 7, b. ditto Ruth Dixon, daughter, 7/12, b. ditto World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Registered Mecosta Co., MI. 12 Sep 1918 Ellis Russel Dixon. Barington, MI Age 19. b. 25 Feb 1899I Occupation: farmer, employer Samuel Dixon, Barrington, MI Nearest relagive: Samuel Dixon, Barrington, MI Medium height, medium build, blue eyes, red hair 1920 Federal Census. Stanton, Montcalm Co., MI Roll: 787 Page: 2A ED: 141 Ellis Dixon is a hired man in the family of William Rasmussen. Age 20, laborer on farm, b. MI, parents b. U.S. 1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI Roll: 1000 Page: 14B ED: 30 1037 Arlington St. Ellis R. Dixon, head, 31, first m. age 23, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. MI, electrician, service station Hazel B. Dixon, wife, 30, first m. age 22, b. MI, father b. Missouri, mother b. MI Grand Rapids City Cemeteries¹¹ Name: Ellis R. Dixon FAIRPLAINS CEMETERY BLOCK W Lot :120 Space :2 Age: 072 Date of death: 12/08/1971 Spouse name: Hazel Dixon Funeral director: Metcalf, Mr. Samuel Service date: 12/11/1971

584. Anna Willemina Hamelink. Born on 30 May 1874 in Hoek, Zeeland.⁸ Anna Willemina died in Holland, Michigan, on 12 Dec 1935; she was 61.¹⁰

Note from Wilhelmina Cornelia Hamelink Joyce De Smit in Lorraine Tubb’s photography album lists an Anna and a Wilhelmina as two daughters of John Hamelink and Wilhelmina Tollenaar.

William Penna and Anna Hamelink were second cousins; his maternal grandmother and her paternal grandmother were sisters.

1910 Federal Census. 5-WD Holland, Ottawa Co., MI
Series T624, roll 670, page 1B, ED 163
165 East 17th St.
Anna W. Penna, head, age 34, wid., 6 children , all living, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, housekeeper
John W. Penna, son, age 21, b. MI, parents b. Holland, sander, furn. factory
Mary Penna, daughter, age 16, b. ditto, shoe factory
Martinus Penna, son, age 14, b. ditto
Minna Penna, daughter, age 9, b. ditto
Willard Penna, son, age 3, b. ditto
Ernest F Penna, son, age 1 8/12, b. ditto
John Sas, age 43, boarder, wid., b. MI, parents b. Holland, finisher, piano factory
Christian Sas, age 8, boarder, b. MI, parents b. MI
Ester Sas, age 6, boarder, b. ditto
Johnny Sas, age 3, boarder, b. ditto
The ages on the Sas children may be misrecorded. It looks like the numbers may be written over. They should have been 18, 16, and 13.

On 17 Aug 1891 when Anna Willemina was 17, she first married William Penna (634) , son of Martinus Penne (29 Nov 1829-Dec 1896) & Maria van de Wege (522) (20 Aug 1832-), in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.¹² Born on 10 Apr 1856 in Zaamslag, Zeeland.⁴ William died in Holland, MI, on 19 Sep 1909; he was 53.¹⁰ Buried on 21 Sep 1909 in Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland.

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the county of Kent
17 Aug 1891, Grand Rapids. John Lamor, clergyman. Witnesses M. & Nellie Mennenga of Grand Rapids
William Penne, 34, of Holland, MI, b. Netherlands, laborer, son of Martinus Penne & Maria Van De Wege
Annie Hamerlink, 18, of Grand Rapids, b. Netherlands, daughter of John Hamerlink & Cornelia Van Noord

1900 Federal Census. 3-WD Holland, Ottawa Co., MI
Series: T623 Roll: 738 Page: 191
East 15th St.
William Penne. Head, b. Apr 1858, age 42, laborer
Anna Penne. Wife, b. May 1874, age 26
John W. Penne. Son, b. Nov 1889, age 10, at school
Mary Penne. Daughter, b. Mar 1894, age 6, at school
Martinus Penne. Son, b. Jul 1896, age 3
William and Anna were born in the Netherlands as were their parents; children born in Michigan.

Pilgrim Home Cemetery¹³
Penne, William
09/21/1909
Plot: PH-2-C-00099-015

Their children include:

	i.	John W. Penna. Born on 20 Nov 1888 in Holland, Michigan.¹⁰ John W. died on 12 Feb 1917; he was 28.¹⁰
666	ii.	Marie Penna (5 Mar 1894-11 May 1968)
	iii.	Martinus Penna. Born on 25 Jul 1896 in Holland, Michigan. Martinus died in Holland, Michigan, on 12 Nov 1921; he was 25. Buried on 15 Nov 1951 in Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland. Michigan Marriages Return of Marriages in the county of Kent 28 Nov 1917, Grand Rapids. Jas. D. Kenny, pastor. Witnesses Mrs A.I. Anderson & Marie Casey of Grand Rapids Martinus Penna, 21, of Grand Rapids, b. Holland, MI, machinist, son of Wm. Penna & Anna Hamlink Donelda E. Sherry, 19, of Grand Rapids, b. Grand Rapids, stenographer, daughter of Jas. J. Sherry & Bertha E. Winchester Pilgrim Home Cemetery¹³ Penna, Martinus 11/15/1951 Plot: PH-2-C-00011-014 On 21 Nov 1917 when Martinus was 21, he married Donelda E. Sherry, daughter of James J. Sherry (Aug 1867-) & Bertha E. Winchester (30 Jun 1874-), in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. Born in Mar 1898 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. 1900 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent County, Michigan Roll T623_723, page 19A 336 Central Avenue James Sherry J., head, b. Aug 1867, 33, m. 3 years, b. OH, parents b. OH, polisher Bertha E. Sherry, wife, b. Jun 1874, 25, m. 3 years, 1 child, living, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. OH Dunelda E. Sherry, daughter, b. Mar 1898, 2, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. MI 1910 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 10, Kent County, Michigan Roll T624_657, page 4B 31 Wonham[?] Avenue James J. Sherry, head, 42, m. 13 years, b. OH, father b. Ireland, mother b. England, metal polisher, sweeper Co. Bertha E. Sherry, wife, 35, m. 13 years, 5 children, 4 living, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. MI, housekeepr Donelda E. Sherry, daughter, 12, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. MI, pupil, school Winchester Serry, son, 5, b. ditto Joseph R. Sherry, son, 8 months, b. ditto May B. Sherry, daughter, 8 months, b. ditto Lucinda M. Winchester, mother-in-law, 72, widowed, m. 54 years, 6 children, 3 living, b. OH, father b. NY, mother b. MA Jennie Donovan, sister, 42, widowed, m. 10 years, 1 child, not living, b. OH, father b. Ireland, mother b. England, dressmaker, odd jobs
	iv.	Wilhelmina Penna. Born on 29 Jun 1900 in Holland, Michigan.¹⁰ Wilhelmina died in Holland, Michigan, on 4 Dec 1979; she was 79.¹⁰ Buried on 10 Dec 1979 in Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland. Pilgrim Home Cemetery¹³ Sas, Wilhelmina 12/10/1979 Plot: PH-2-D-00068-003 On 19 May 1917 when Wilhelmina was 16, she married John William Sas, son of John Franklin Marinus Sas (27 Mar 1868-16 Dec 1937) & Pieternella Marie Ruis (5 Jul 1863-6 Mar 1898), in Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., MI. Born on 27 Sep 1895 in Holland, Michigan. John William died in Jun 1981. Buried on 30 Jun 1981 in Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland. Michigan Marriages Return of Marriages in the county of Ottawa 19 May 1917, Grand Haven. J.M. Ghysels, minister. Witnesses Mr & Mrs G. VanderMeulen of Grand Haven John W. Sas, 21, of Holland, b. MI, laborer, son of John Sas & Marie Van Gyl Wilma Penna, 18, of Holland, b. MI, daughter of Wm. Penna & Anna Harmeling Pilgrim Home Cemetery¹³ Sas, John W. 06/30/1981 Plot: PH-2-D-00068-006
667	v.	Willard L. Penna (6 Aug 1906-Sep 1949)
668	vi.	Ernest F. Penna (3 Aug 1908-7 Nov 2000)

On 21 Jan 1911 when Anna Willemina was 36, she second married John Franklin Marinus Sas, son of Christiaan Janszn. Sas (13 Oct 1826-) & Hester de Jong (ca 1826-), in Holland, Michigan.¹² Born on 27 Mar 1868 in Gorinchem, South Holland.³ John Franklin Marinus died in Holland, Michigan, on 16 Dec 1937; he was 69.¹⁰ Buried on 18 Dec 1937 in Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland.

John was born Jan Frans Christiaan Willem Sas.

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the county of Ottawa
31 Aug 1906, Holland MI. Chas. H. McBride, justice. Witnesses Virdes E. & Annie Calhoun of Holland
John F.C.W. Sass, 37, of Holland, MI, b. Netherlands, mechanic, son of Christian Sas & Hester DeJough
Annie Wieringa Boes, 39, of Holland, MI, b. Netherlands, housekeeper, daughter of Johannes Wieringa & Johanna Boes

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the county of Ottawa
21 Jan 1911, Holland, MI. V.R. Drukku, minister. Witnesses Mr & Mrs P. Hameling of Holland
John Sas, 42, b. Netherlands, son of C. Sas & Esther De Young
Anna Hameling Penno, 35, b. Netherlands, daugher of Jno. Hameling & Cornelia Van Horn

1920 Federal Census. Holland ward 5, Ottawa Co., MI
Roll 792, page 6B, ED 135
165 East 17th St.
John F. Sass, 50, head, imm. 1892, nat. 1902, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, planer, chair factory
Anna Sass, 45, wife, imm. 1877, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands
Marie Peterson, 25, daughter, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, stitching, H. Shoe Co.
Willard Sass, 13, son, b. ditto
Earnest Sass, 11, son, b. ditto
Anna Belle Peterson, 7, granddaughter, b. ditto
Arthur Sass, 4 7/12, son, b. ditto

1930 Federal Census. Holland, Ottawa Co., MI
Roll 1024, page 6B, ED 19
165 East 17th St.
John Sas, 62, head, $1500 real estate, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, imm. 1901, woodworker, furniture factory
Anna Sas, 55, wife, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, imm. 1877
Earnest Penna, 22, stepson, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, printer, print shop
Arthur Sas, 15, son, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands
Frances Sas [Evink], 12, granddaughter, b. MI, father b. Netherlands, mother b. MI

Pilgrim Home Cemetery¹³
Sas, John
12/18/1937
Plot: PH-2-C-00048-001

Their children include:

Arthur Franklin Sas. Born on 17 May 1915 in Holland, Michigan.¹⁰ Arthur Franklin died in Holland, Michigan, on 17 Nov 1993; he was 78.
Arthur Franklin married Adeline Ruth De Vries. Born on 16 Sep 1916. Adeline Ruth died on 7 Sep 1994; she was 77.

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