Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Engeltje Steen (60517) & Berend Jan Kronemeijer
65024. Aleida Kronemeijer. Born on 7 Apr 1830 in Coevorden, Drenthe.538 Aleida died in Georgetown, Ottawa County, Michigan in 1890. Buried in Georgetown Township Cemetery.

Aleida, known as Lida, Kronemeijer.
Aleida married Jacob Vander Boegh, son of Mattheus van der Boegh (17 Jan 1808-) & Maria Zonnevijlle (9 Nov 1808-23 Jan 1844). Born on 2 Jan 1829 in Cadzand, Zeeland.94 Jacob died in Georgetown, Ottawa County, Michigan in 1898. Buried in Georgetown Township Cemetery.

Jacob’s father Mattheus and his five children--Jacob himself, Mattheus, Katharina, Maria, and Kornelis--emigrated from Cadzand 19 May 1849.94

1860 Federal Census. Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll 557, page 169
Post Office Georgetown
    Jacob Vanderboe, 31, shinglemaker, $500 real estate, $100 personal estate, b. Holland
    Elida Vanderboe, 30, b. Holland
    Jacob Vanderboe, 4, b. MI
    Cornelius Vanderboe, 2, b. MI

1870 Federal Census. Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll 697, page 67B
Post Office Holland
    Jacob Van der Boe, 41, farmer, $1400 real estate, $400 personal estate, b. Netherlands
    Alyda Van der Boe, 40, keeper, b. Netherlands
    Jacob Van der Boe, 14, b. MI
    Cornelis Van der Boe, 12, b. MI
    Mary Van der Boe, 9, b. MI
    John Van der Boe, 5, b. MI

1880 Federal Census. Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll 601, pages 430C-D
    Jacob Vanderbough, 51, farmer, b. Holland, parents b. Holland
    Alidie Vanderbough, 50, wife, keeping house, b. Holland, parents b. Holland
    Albertus L. Vanderbough, 21, son, farmer, b. MI, parents b. Holland
    John B. Vanderbough, 13, son, at home, b. ditto
Their children include:
67556i.
Jacob Vander Boegh (1856-22 Aug 1924)
67557ii.
Albertus Cornelis Vander Boegh (Jul 1859-13 Jan 1933)
67558iii.
Mary Vander Boegh (6 Jul 1861-2 Aug 1932)
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John B. Vander Boegh (22 Feb 1865-5 Apr 1919)
67560v.
Angeline Vander Boegh (Died soon) (26 Oct 1871-29 Mar 1873)
67561vi.
Catherine M. Vander Boegh (1873-)
65025. Geert Kronemeijer. Born on 15 Aug 1832 in Coevorden, Drenthe.538 Geert died in Michigan 1847/1848.
65026. Berendina Kronemeijer. Born on 31 Dec 1834 in Coevorden, Drenthe.538 Berendina died in Coevorden, Drenthe, on 19 Dec 1835.538
65027. Berend Kronemeijer. Born on 7 Feb 1837 in Coevorden, Drenthe.538 Berend died in Michigan 1847/1848.
65028. Albert Kronemyer. Born on 19 Feb 1839 in Coevorden, Drenthe.538 Albert died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 3 Sep 1915; he was 76. Buried in Georgetown Township Cemetery.

Born Lambertus Kronemeijer, he was later known as Albert Kronemyer.

From the Portrait and Biographical Record of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties Michigan, Biographical Publishing Company, Chicago, 1893, pages 481-482:
    Albert Kronemyer, General Manager and Secretary of the Hudsonville and Cheese Factory, is one of the prominent business men of this prosperous village, and is also well known throughout Ottawa County. He is a son of Bernard and Ellen (Steen) Kronemyer, natives of the Netherlands, whe emigrated to America in 1847, and settled in Holland, Ottawa County, Mich. Within two months after the date of their arrival here, the father, mother and four brothers died, leaving only one brother and sister, Albert and Alida. The latter became the wife of Jacob Venderboegh, and is now deceased. The parents were prominent members of the Dutch Reformed Church and were upright, generous and honorable.
    Born in the Netherlands February 10, 1839, our subject was a lad of eight years when he accompanied his parents to America, and very soon afterward he was orphaned by their death. He was then given by the church authorities to R. Schilliman, now [1893] a resident of North Holland, Mich., who at that time was extensively engaged in shipping lumber, shingles, etc., by boat to the principal markets. With this gentleman the orphan boy remained until he was nineteen, his educational advantages meantime being exceedingly limited. At that age he ran away and, coming to Georgetown Township, worked in the employ of L. & L. Jenison for three summer seasons, attending the district school during the winter.
    In August, 1862, Mr. Kronemyer enlisted as a member of Company G, Twenty-first Michigan Infantry, and from the ranks was promoted to the position of Corporal, later to Duty-Sergeant and finally to Orderly-Sergeant. With his company he marched to Cincinnati, Ohio, thence to Louisville, Ky., and from there into the enemy’s strongholds. He particpated in the following named battles: Perryville, October 8, 1862; Lavergne, Tenn., December17; Stewarts, December 29; stone River, December 29031, 1862, and January 1-3, 1863; Tullahoma Tenn., June 24; Elk river, July 1; Chickamauga, September 19-21; Chattanooga, October 6; Brown’s Ferry, October 27; Mission Ridge, November 26; Savannah, Ga., December 11, 18 and 21-24, 1864; Averysboro, N. C., March 16, 1865; and Bentonville, N. C., March 19.
    At Bentonville, N. C., Mr. Kronemyer was struck by a musket ball, which knocked him senseless. Left on the field, he was taken prisoner by the Confederates and for two weeks was confined in Libby Prison. Upon being released he was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio, and from there went to Detroit, where he was mustered out iwth his regiment, June 8, 1865, after a service of two years and ten months. during the entire period of his service, he was never in a hospital or absent from any roll-call, or any battle in which his regiment participated. After his discharge he returned to Hudsonville, and later engaged in rafting logs to Grand River, continuing in that way for one summer. During the winter of 1865-66 he worked in the lumber woods at Georgetown. Prior to the war he purchased a small farm on section 20, Georgetown Township, for which he completed payment after the close of the war.
    The marriage of Mr. Kronemyer occurred in 1867, and united him with Miss Mary Van Strate, a native of the Netherlands, who died in 1885, after an illness of twelve years. Four children were born of the union, two of whom are new living, Alida J. and Agatha S. In 1887 Mr. Kronemyer was again married, choosing as his wife Miss Salina Smedley, who was born in Tngland, and who has proved a most efficient helpmate to her husband. To his children Mr. Kronemyer has given excellent educational advantages, and his daughters are young ladies of culture and refinement. His eldest son died after attaining his majority.
    The original purchase of land made by Mr. Kronemyer consisted of seventy-four acres, wholly unimproved, upon which he remained until 1891. After a short sojourn in Grand Rapids, he went to antoher farm and from there came to Hudsonville in 1893. He owns considerable valuable real estate, including three houses in Grand Rapids and a residence in Hudsonville. In politics a Republican, he has been prominent in local political affairs, and has served as Township Clerk a number of terms, also as Township Treasurer for a long period, and as Supervisor for three years. His life has by no means been an easy one, but he has possession of an abundance of energy, perseverance and the American characteristic of “stick-to-it-iveness,” and as a result of his unwearied efforts has gained a large measure of success.

1850 Federal Census. Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll 361, page 41B
    R. Schelleman, 36, laborer, $200 real estate, b. Holland
    Catharina Schelleman, 42, b. Holland
    Levina Scheleman, 10, b. Holland
    Agata Schelleman, 8, b. Holland
    Christiaan D. Schelleman, 1 month, b. Michigan
    Albertus Kroonemeyer, 11, b. Holland

1860 Federal Census. Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll 557, page 181
    Albert Kronamer, 21, works in sawmill, b. Holland
Albert and dozens of others are listed as residing at the Boarding House, working in various roles for the sawmill. They range in age from 17 to the mid 30s, nearly all men, born in many different states and countries.

1870 Federal Census. Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll 697, pge 70A
Post Office Holland
    Albert Kroonmeyer, 31, farmer, $1000 real estate, $600 personal estate, b. Netherlands
    Mary Kroonmeyer, 25, keeper, b. Netherlands
    Elmer Kroonmeyer, 3, b. MI
    Alyda J. Kroonmeyer, 1, b. MI
A few entries away in the census list is the family of Willem Steen, Albert’s uncle.

1880 Federal Census. Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll 601, page 427B
    Albertus Kronemyer, 41, farmer
    Mary Kronemyer, 35, wife, keeping house
    Elmer A. Kronemyer, 12 , son, at home
    Alyda J. Kronemyer, 10, daughter, at school
    Agatha S. Kronemyer, 8, daughter
Albertus and Mary were born in Holland as were thier parents; the children were born in Michigan.

Obituary. Albertus Kronemeyer, seventy-six, died at his residence, 1074 Lafayette, S. E. Surviving are the widow and two daughters, Mrs. E. L. Quackenbush of this city and Mrs. Fred Reed of Belding. He was a Civil War Veteran, being a Sergeant in Company G, Twenty-First Michigan Infantry and a member of A .B. Watson Post, G. A. R., who will have charge of the funeral which will be held at the residence today at one o’clock with intermet in Georgetown Cemetery.
In 1867 Albert married Mary M. Van Stratt, daughter of Austin Van Stratt & Johanna Rouse. Born on 13 Mar 1845 in Netherlands. Mary M. died in Georgetown, Ottawa County, Michigan, on 8 May 1885; she was 40. Buried in Georgetown Township Cemetery.
Their children include:
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Elmer A. Kronemyer (Died unmarried) (14 Jul 1867-22 Jul 1888)
67563ii.
Alyda J. Kronemyer (ca 1869-)
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Agatha S. Kronemyer (ca 1872-)
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Martin J. Kronemyer (Died young) (23 May 1873-5 Sep 1873)
65029. Jan Kronemeijer. Born on 28 Aug 1841 in Coevorden, Drenthe.538 Jan died in Michigan 1847/1848.
65030. Harm Kronemeijer. Born on 8 Oct 1844 in Coevorden, Drenthe.538 Harm died in Michigan 1847/1848.
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