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67460. Martin Charles Tollenaar. Born on 10 Nov 1885 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Martin Charles died in Arlington, Snohomoish County, Washington, on 16 Jul 1955; he was 69. Buried in Darrington Cemetery, Washington.

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the county of Allegan
19 Jun 1907, Wayland. M.B. Rawson, clergyman. Witnesses Hary E. Sooy & Mamie Bullen of Dorr, MI
Martin Tollenaar, 21, b. Grand Rapids, farmer, son of Joos Tollenaar & Fannie Loonstra
Jennie N. Bullen, 19, b. Cheshire Twp., daughter of Clinton G. Bullen & Myra Pickett

1910 Federal Census. Leighton Township, Allegan County, Michigan
Roll T624_634, page 10A
Martin Tollenaar, head, 24, m. 3 years, b. MI, parents b. Holland, farm laborer, working out
Jennie Tollenaar, wife, 22, m. 3 years, b. MI, father b. WI, mother b. MI
Racheal Tollenaar, daughter, 2, b. MI parents b. MI
Jenne Tollenaar, daughter, 9 months, b. ditto

Martin and Jennie moved with their family from Michigan to Washington in 1912 or 1913.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered in Snohomish Co., Washington. 11 Sep 1918
Martin Tollenaar, Darrington, Snohomish Co, WA
Age 33. b. 10 Nov 1884,
Occupation: laborer, employer Henry Gay, Darrington
Nearest relative: Jennie Ann Tollenaar, Darrington
Medium height, medium build, blue eyes, dark brown hair

1920 Federal Census. Darrington Precinct, Snohomish County, Washington
Roll 1939, page 1A
Martin Tollenaar, head, 35, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, laborer, wood cutting
Jennie A. Tollenaar, wife, 31, b. MI, parents b. MI
Rachel R. Tollenaar, daughter, 11, b. MI, parents b. MI
Fannie M. Tollenaar, daughter, 9, b. ditto
Mary B. Tollenaar, daughter, 7, b. ditto
Clinton J. Tollenaar, son, 6, b. ditto
Dorothy D. Tollenaar, daughter, 3 years 10 months, b. ditto
Chauncey H. Tollenaar, son, 1 year 3 months, b. WA, parents b. MI

1930 Federal Census. Darrington Precinct, Snohomish County, Washington
Roll 2519, page 1A
Darrington & Arlington Highway. Recorded 18 Apr 1930
Martin Tollenaar, head, 44, m. age 22, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, laborer, lumber camp
Jennie A. Tollenaar, wife, 42, m. age 19, b. MI, parents b. MI
Mary B. Tollenaar, daughter, 18, b. MI, parents b. MI
Clinton J. Tollenaar, son, 16, b. ditto
Dorothy D. Tollenaar, daughter, 14, b. ditto
Chauncey H. Tollenaar, son, 11, b. WA, parents b. MI
Martin C. Tollenaar, son, 6, b. ditto
Retha J. Tollenaar, daughter, 4 years 4 months, b. ditto
Lawrence R. Tollenaar, son, 3 years 4 months, b. ditto
Frankie A. Tollenaar, son, 1 year 4 months, b. ditto

On 19 Jun 1907 when Martin Charles was 21, he married Jennie Ann Bullen, daughter of Clinton Grant Bullen (3 Feb 1865-18 Apr 1942) & Myra Maria Pickett (24 Feb 1868-30 Dec 1941), in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan. Born on 5 Jun 1888 in Cheshire Township, Allegan County, Michigan. Jennie Ann died in Darrington, Snohomish County, Washington, on 17 Nov 1985; she was 97. Buried in Darrington Cemetery, Washington.

Martin and Jennie moved to Washington in about 1918.

Washington Death Index
Jennie A. Tollenaar, 97, d. 17 Nov 1985 at Arlington, WA. Reisdence Snohomish.

Social Security Death Index
Jennie Tollenaar, b. 5 Jun 1888, d. Nov 1985. Last residence 98241 Darrington, WA. Issued WA before 1951.

Their children include:

68979i.

Rachel Rulie Tollenaar (17 Feb 1908-Sep 1985)

68980ii.

Fannie Myra Tollenaar (23 Feb 1910-15 Sep 2009)

68981iii.

Mary Belle Tollenaar (1 Feb 1912-20 Sep 1982)

68982iv.

Clinton Joe Tollenaar (15 Oct 1913-2 Dec 1990)

68983v.

Dorothy Della Tollenaar (23 Mar 1916-1 Jul 1986)

68984vi.

Chauncey Herbert Tollenaar (27 Oct 1918-5 Nov 1973)

68985vii.

Ida F. Tollenaar (Died soon) (13 Jul 1922-12 Aug 1922)

68986viii.

Ina Tollenaar (Died soon) (13 Jul 1922-12 Aug 1922)

68987ix.

Martin C. Tollenaar (16 Dec 1923-10 Mar 1984)

68988x.

Retha Jennie Tollenaar (26 Oct 1925-11 Sep 1991)

68989xi.

Lawrence R. Tollenaar (16 Jan 1927-27 Dec 1985)

68990xii.

Frankie Ann Tollenaar (25 Jul 1928-30 Sep 1999)

68991xiii.

(Infant Child) Tollenaar (Stillborn) (6 Apr 1930-6 Apr 1930)

68992xiv.

Charles Ira Tollenaar (18 Sep 1932-27 Jun 2006)

67461. Herbert John Tollenaar. Born on 4 Aug 1887 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Herbert John died in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, on 29 Nov 1944; he was 57. Buried in Mona View Cemetery, Muskegon Heights.

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the county of Allegan
24 Dec 1906, Wayland. M.B. Rawson, minister of the Gospel
Herbert J. Tollenaar, 19, b. Grand Rapids, son of Joe Tollenaar & Fannie Loustra
Wilimina Nogle, 17, mothers consent filed, b. Leighton, daughter of Cyrus Nogle & Elizabeth W. Pickett.

1910 Federal Census. East Hopkins Township, Allegan County, Michigan
Roll T624_634, page 3B
Herbert Towennar, head, 22, m. 3 years, b. MI, parents b. Holland
Wilmina Towennar, wife, 20, m. 3 years, 2 children, both living, b. MI, parents b. Canada
Fannie Towennar, daugher, 2, b. MI, parents b. MI
Charley Towennar, son, 3 months, b. ditto
Coeniel Hyma, hired man, 21, single, b. MI, parents b. MI

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered at Grand Rapids, MI. 26 May 1917
Herbert John Tollenaar, 762 Minnie, Grand Rapids
Age 39. b. 4 Aug 1887, Grand Rapids
Occupation: railroad fireman, Pere Marquette RR, Grand Rapids
Claim exemption to support wife and 5 children
Medium height, slender, brown eyes, light brown hair

1920 Federal Census. Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan
Roll 788, page 7B
Herbert J. Tollenaar, head, 32, b. MI, parents b. Holland, machinist, moter plant
Wilhelmina Tollenaar, wife, 30, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. Canada
Tammy E. Tollenaar, daughter, 12, b. MI, parents b. MI
Charles Tollenaar, son, 10, b. ditto
Wayne Tollenaar, son, 8, b. ditto
Jessie Tollenaar, son, 6, b. ditto
Willhemana Tollenaar, daughter, 2, b. ditto
Anna Tollenaar, daughter, 1 month, b. ditto
Elizabeth Mogle, mother-in-law, 69, widowed, imm. 1880, b. Canada, parents b. England

1930 Federal Census. Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan
Roll 1015, page 29A
Grace Street
Herbert J. Tollenaar, head, 42, m. age 19, b. MI, parents b. Holland, machine operator, sprinkler mfg. co.
Wilhelmina Tollenaar, wife, 40, m. age 17, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. Canada
Wayne J. Tollenaar, son, 18, b. MI, parents b. MI, machine operator, sprinkler mfg. co.
Jessie R. Tollenaar, son, 16, b. ditto
Anna Tollenaar, daughter, 10, b. ditto
Frank A. Tollenaar, son, 8, b. ditto
Ronald R. Tollenaar, son, 6, b. ditto
June R. Tollenaar, daughter, 2 years 9 months, b. ditto
Ruth B. Tollenaar, daughter, 7 months, b. ditto

Mona View Cemetery, Muskegon Heights, Michigan
Section B, , Plot 241-B-4
Herbert J. Tollenaar, 1887-1944
Wilhelmina Tollenaar, 1889-1984

On 24 Dec 1906 when Herbert John was 19, he married Wilhelmina Melinda Nogle, daughter of Cyrus Nogle (20 Apr 1849-15 Dec 1905) & Elizabeth W. Pickett (9 Apr 1850-27 Oct 1943), in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan. Born on 11 Jul 1889 in Leighton Township, Allegan County, Michigan. Wilhelmina Melinda died in West Covina, Los Angeles County, California, on 4 Aug 1984; she was 95. Buried in Mona View Cemetery, Muskegon Heights.

Muskegon City Directory 1957
Wilhelmina M. (wid Herbert J.) Tollenaar, h1856 Sheridan Rd (M Twp)

Social Security Death Index
Wilhelmina Tollenaar, b. 11 Jul 1889, d. Aug 1984, last residence 91790 West Covina CA. Issued MI 1965.

Their children include:

68993i.

Charles Herbert Tollenaar (ca 1907-)

68994ii.

Fanna Elizabeth Tollenaar (12 May 1907-30 Jun 1979)

68995iii.

Wayne J. Tollenaar (ca 1912-1981)

68996iv.

Jessie R. Tollenaar (31 Oct 1913-13 Mar 1996)

68997v.

Wilhelminia C. Tollenaar (21 May 1917-8 Aug 1983)

68998vi.

Anna Tollenaar (3 Jan 1920-3 Aug 2008)

68999vii.

F. A. Tollenaar (Private)

69000viii.

R. R. Tollenaar (Private)

69001ix.

J. R. Tollenaar (Private)

69002x.

Ruth Blanche Tollenaar (22 Aug 1930-10 Jun 1994)

67462. Rullie Tollenaar. Born ca Mar 1891 in Michigan. Rullie died on 1 Jul 1982.

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the County of Allegan
10 Dec 1908. Byron Center. F.J. Drost, minister of the gospel. Witnesses L. Koenes of Byron & J. Tollenaar of Leighton
John H. Koenes, 22, of Door, MI, b. Netherlands, farmer, son of Lambert Koenes & Janda Moddernan
Roelfke Tollenaar, 17 (father’s consent), of Leighton, MI, b. Grand Rapids, daughter of Joos Tollenaar & Fenna Loonstra

1920 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 2, Kent County, Michigan
Roll T625, page 2B
119 Jefferson Street
Rullie Tallman, roomer, 27, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, laborer, factory

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the County of Allegan
21 Feb 1920, Grand Rapids. Albert W. DeJonge, pastor of Franklin Chr. Ref. Church. Witnesses Nick Stratingh & Mrs. A.W. De Jonge, both of Grand Rapids
John Stratingh, 26, in war service against Germany, of Grandville, MI, b. Muskegon, painter, son of Samuel Stratingh & Maggie Van Der Molen
Rullie Toolenaar, 26, of Moline, b. Grand Rapids, housework, daughter of Joe Toolenaar &Tienna Looastra

On 10 Dec 1908 Rullie first married John Harke Koenes, son of Lammert Koenes (7 May 1856-) & Janke Modderman (24 May 1862-), in Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 23 Jul 1886 in Oldehove (Zuidhorn), Groningen.538

1900 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 723, page 3B
6 Randolph Street
Lammert Koenes, head, b. May 1856, 44, laborer
Janke Koenes, wife, b. May 1861, 39
John H. Koenes, son, b. Jul 1884, 15, laborer
Hendrika Koenes, daughter, b. Jul 1887 12
All were born in Holland as were their parents. They immigrated in 1899.

1910 Federal Census. Dorr Township, Allegan County, Michigan
Roll T624_634, page 1B
John H. Koenes, head, 23, m. 1 year, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1900, farmer, general farm
Rullie Koenes, wife, 19, m. 1 year, 1 child, living, b. MI, parents b. Holland
Lambert J. Koenes, son, 6 months, b. MI, father b. Holland, mother b. MI
Tyge De Bries, hired man, 21, b. MI, father b. Germany, mother b. OH

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered at Grand Rapids, MI. 4 Jun 1917
John Harke Koenes, 540 Naylor St., Grand Rapids
Age 30. b. 23 Jul 1886, Oldehove, Groningen, Netherlands
Occupation: brakeman, Pere Marquette R.R., Grand Rapids
Wife and 2 children
Tall, slender, brown eyes, black hair

1920 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 1, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 777, page 7A
573 Stocking Avenue
John Koenes, head, 33, divorced, imm. 1900, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, storekeeper, groceries
Clara Levendusky, housekeeper, 39, widowed, b. MI, father b. PA, mother b. MI, housekeeper
Felma Levendusky, daughter, 7, b. MI, father b. Holland, mother b. MI
Lambert Levendusky, son, 10, b. MI, father b. Holland, mother b. MI

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the county of Kent
15 Jan 1921. Grand Rapids. Rev. Herburt McConnell, minister. Witnesses Mrs. H. McConnell of Grand Rapids & Mrs. Geo. Bremner of London, Ontario
John H. Koenes, 34, of Grand Rapids, b. Netherlands, Ry Coinductor, son of Lambert Koenes & Jennie Modderman, m. once before
Harriet M. Brown Skellinger, 33, of Grand Rapids, b. Mt. Pleasant, MI, daughter of James P. Brown & Agnes A. Robison, m. once before

On 21 Feb 1920 Rullie second married John Stratingh, son of Siebrandus Stratingh (6 Jun 1871-) & Weike Van Der Molen (23 May 1868-), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 2 Mar 1893 in Muskegon County, Michigan. John died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan in Aug 1975.

1900 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 723, page 22A
Sijbrand Straating, head, b. Jun 1870, 29, m. 7 years, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1888, polisher
Wyke Straating, wife, b. May 1868, 36, m. 7 years, 3 children, all living, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1889
John Stratting, son, b. Mar 1893, 7, b. MI, parents b. Holland, at school
Klaas Straating, son, b. May 1895, 5, b. ditto
Alice Straating, daugher, b. Dec 1896, 3, b. ditto

1910 Federal Census. Georgetown Township, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll T624_670, page 3B
Sam Streting, head, 37, m. 17 yars, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1889, celery farmer, celery farm
Maggie Streting, wife, 41, m. 17 years, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1889
John Streting, son, 17, b. MI, parents b. Holland, laborer, celery farm
Klaas Streting, son, 14, b. ditto
Alice Streting, daugher, 13, b. ditto
Annie Streting, daughter, 8, b. ditto
Peter Streting, son, 5, b. ditto
Jacob Streting, son, 3, b. ditto

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered at Grand Rapids, MI. 5 Jun 1917
John Stratingh, Grandville, MI
Age 24. b. 3 Mar 1893, Muskegon, MI
Occupation: farming, Wyoming Township
Single
Tall, medium build, blue eyes, light brown hair

1920 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 778, page 11B
424 Laurel Street
John Strathing, boarder, 27, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, painter, contractor

1930 Federal Census. Wyoming Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1005, page 35A
Boulevard Drive, section 10
John Stratingh, head, 37, m. age 27, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, decorator, buildings
Rullie Stratingh, wife, 38, m. age 28, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands
Harold J. Stratingh, son, 9, b. MI, parents b. MI

Social Security Death Index
John Stratingh, b. 2 Mar 1893, d. Aug 1975, last residence 49509 Grand Rapids MI.

67463. Joos Tollenaar. Born on 6 Feb 1896 in Lowell, Kent County, Michigan. Joos died in Michigan in Jan 1965. Buried in Hooker Cemetery, Wayland.

Joos, later known as Joe, Tollenaar.

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the county of Allegan
8 Apr 1914. Moline. J. DeJonge, minister of the Gospel. Witnesses William Hyman & Winnefred Post, both of Corinth, MI
Joos Tollenaar, 18, of Door, MI, b. Lowell, MI, farmer, son of Joos Tollenaar & Fenna Loonstra
Rena Spoelstra, 16, of Byron Twp., Kent Co., b. Hyum., Netherlands, daughter of Peter Spoelstra & ...aggie Fandermeer

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered at Allegan Co., MI. 5 Jun 1917
Joos Tollenaar, RR#1 Dorr, MI
Age 21. b. 6 Feb 1896, Lowell, MI
Occupation: farming, self-employed, Dorr Twp.
Claim exemption to support wife and two children
Medium height, slender, brown eyes, brown hair

1920 Federal Census. Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 776, page 4A
Joe Tollenaar, head, 23, b. MI, parents b. Holland, laborer, farm
Rena Tollenaar, wife, 22, b. Holland, parents b. Holland
Maggie Tollenaar, daughter, 5, b. MI, fathter b. MI, mother b. Holland
Joe Tollenaar, son, 4 years 1 month, b. ditto
Fern Tollenaar, daughter, 2 years 6 months, b. ditto

1930 Federal Census. Gaines Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 999, pages 12A-B
Joos Toolenaar, head, 35, m. age 19, b. MI, parents b. Holland, metal worker, furniture factory
Rena Tollenaar, wife, 34, m. age 18, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1904
Maggie Tollenaar, daughter, 15, b. MI, fathter b. MI, mother b. Holland
Joe Tollenaar, son, 14, b. ditto
Fern Tollenaar, daughter, 12, b. ditto

Social Security Death Index
Joos Tollenaar, b. 6 Feb 1896, d. Jan 1965, last residence Michigan, issued MI before 1951

Hooker Cemetery, Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan
Joe Tollenaar, 1896–1965
Rena Tollenaar, 1897–1973

On 8 Apr 1914 when Joos was 18, he married Rena Spoelstra, daughter of Peter Spoelstra (28 Aug 1859-) & Maaike van der Meer (12 Aug 1860-), in Moline, Allegan County, Michigan. Born on 3 Jun 1897 in Leeuwarderadeel, Friesland.538 Rena died in Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan, on 29 Jun 1973; she was 76. Buried in Hooker Cemetery, Wayland.

Rena was born with the name Rinske and Anglicized it later.

1910 Federal Census. Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll T624_655, page 11B
Peter Spoelstra, head, 50, m 29 years, farmer, general farm
Maggie Spoelstra, wife, 49, m. 29 years, 4 children, all living
George Spoelstra, son, 21, single, laborer, general farm
Rennie Spoelstra, daughter, 12
All were born in Holland as were their parents. They immigrated in 1905.

Social Security Death Index
Rena Tollenaar, b. 4 Jun 1897, d. Jun 1973, last residence 49316 Caledonia, Kent Co., MI, issued MI 1973

Their children include:

69003i.

Maggie Tollenaar (Died unmarried) (28 Jun 1914-12 Dec 1996)

69004ii.

Joe Tollenaar (14 Dec 1915-13 Dec 1991)

69005iii.

Fern Tollenaar (10 Jul 1917-14 Nov 2012)

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