On 1 Feb 1877 when Cornelia was 28, she married
John Hamelink (64808) , son of
Jan Hamelink (61540) (15 Dec 1804-28 Sep 1889) &
Maria Maas (60159) (5 Mar 1806-21 Jul 1875), in Hoek, Zeeland.
94 Born on 8 Sep 1844 in Zaamslag, Zeeland.406,700 Occupation: Carpenter.
Jan Hamelink with his wife and five children emigrated from Hoek in 1880.94 That would be John, his second wife Cornelia, and children Maria, Jan, Anna, Abraham, and Sarah.
1883 Grand Rapids City Directory
John Hamelink, carpenter, res n s W Leonard 4 w of limits, w s.
1884 Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan State Census indicates John Hamlink is 40, Cornelia is 36, John is 16, Annie is ten, Adrian is six, Sarah is five and Minnie is six months old. All except Minnie were born in the Netherlands; she was born in Michigan. The family has been in Michigan four years. John, the father, is a carpenter and so is John the son. The mother is deaf.