Pane-Joyce Genealogy
John J. Hamelink (67413) & Roberdena Twiest (67519)
68928. Wilhelmina Cornelia Hamelink. Born on 21 May 1890 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Wilhelmina Cornelia died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 9 May 1986; she was 95. At Springbrook Manor. Buried on 12 May 1986 in Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids.

Wilhelmina first married Harold Joyce, second Cornelius DeSmit. She was known as Minnie.

Grand Rapids Press, July 1 1907, Page 7
The Social Side
Gave Miscellaneous Shower
A miscellaneous shower was given Thursday night by Miss Madelyn and Miss Aleen Joyce at their home, 1467 Kalamazoo avenue, in honor of Miss Minnie Hamalink. the guests were entertained with vocal and instrumental music by Miss Vera and Miss Ione Schafer, Miss Frances Theisen, Miss Marie Mellvain and Miss Irene Mead. Many beautiful and useful gifts were received by the guest of honor. Light refreshments were served. The decorations were in pink and white.

Grand Rapids Herald (Grand Rapids, Michigan). 26 JMay 1912. Page 4.
    Engagement Announced.
    Mr. and Mrs. John Hamelink announced the engagement of their daughter Wilhelmina, to Harold Joyce. The wedding will take place in July.

Grand Rapids Herald (Grand Rapids, Michigan). 2 June 1912. Page 4.
China Shower for Miss Woolport.
    Miss Minnie Hamelink entertained Friday night with a china shower i honor of Miss Floence Woolpert. the dining room was decorated i green and white, covers being laid for 18 guests.

Social Security Death Index
Minnie DeSmit, b. 21 May 1890, d. May 1986, last residence 49509 Grand Rapids MI, issued MI 1976

Obituary, Sunday, May 11, 1986 Grand Rapids Press
Desmit --- Wilhelmina (Minnie Hamilink) DeSmit, aged 95, passed away Friday, May 9, 1986, at Springbrook Manor. She is survived by her children, Robert and Hope Joyce, and Lorraine Joyce Tubbs, all of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren, Carol Burgess Leys of Kentwood, Roberta Joyce Schirado of Rockford, David E. Joyce of Worchester, MA; five great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Isabelle Hamilink, Aileen Joyce Hills, Eleanore Joyce Potchen, and Helen Joyce Zant, all of Grand Rapids.
Mrs. DeSmit was preceded in death by her husbands Harold Edward Joyce in 1920 and Cornelius J. DeSmit in 1962. Funeral services will be held Monday morning a 11 a.m. at the Van't Hof Chapel, with Rev. Bruce Bode of Fountain Street Church officiating. Interment in Washington Park Memorial Gardens. Friends may meet the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
        Van't Hof Chapel
        851 Leonard St. NW
        Heretage Funeral Service
On 1 Jul 1912 when Wilhelmina Cornelia was 22, she first married Harold Edward Joyce (68340) , son of Edward James Joyce (66522) (3 Jan 1866-3 Dec 1942) & Cora May Monroe (66398) (16 May 1867-4 Jan 1951), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 18 Nov 1889 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Harold Edward died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 5 Apr 1920; he was 30. Buried in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Occupation: Mechanic.

Grand Rapids Press, 5 November 1907, Page 8
What Is Going on in Society
Harold Joyce, 18 Ney street, entertained twenty-five of his friends Thursday evening with a Halloween party. The Misses Madeline and Aleen Joyce, arrayed in “ghostly” attire, received the guests at the door. Mme. Saganni read the future of each guest. Refreshments were served in one corner of the dining room. A large pumpkin was used for a punch bowl. The decorations were Jack-o’-lanterns.

Grand Rapids Press, 5 November 1910, Page 11
Events Past and Present
Harold E. Joyce was surprised Tuesday night when twenty-five of his friends assembled at his home, 18 Ney street, in honor of his twenty-frst birthday anniversary. Music, games and dancing furnished amusement for the evening. Miss Eileen Kelley and Alexander Miller gave selections on the piano and violin. Mr. Joyce received many gifts.

Grand Rapids City Directory 1910
 Aleen Joyce, bds 18 Ney.
 Bridget (wid Austin) Joyce, bds 18 Ney.
    Edward J. Joyce, mach hd Berkey Furn Co, h 18 Ney
    Harold E. Joyce, candymkr, bds 18 Ney.
    Madeline Joyce, bkpr, bds 18 Ney.

Kent County Marriage Records list Harold and Wilhelmina’s marriage. Both were 22 and were born in and reside in Grand Rapids. He is a shoemaker and she a saleslady. His parents are Edward Joyce and Cora Monroe and hers John Hamelink and Dena Twiest. John C. Loucks, J. P. married them in Grand Rapids. Witnesses were Madlyn Joyce and Harvey Stafford, both of Grand Rapids.

A reception for the wedding (which was held Monday, July 1, 1912 at high noon, was held on Tuesday, July 2, 1912 at eight o'clock at 1467 Kalamazoo Avenue in Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joyce hosted the reception. (Marriage annoucement)

Grand Rapids Press, July 6, 1912 “Social News” Page 9.
A pretty wedding reciption was given Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joyce, 1467 Kalamazoo avenue, in homor of the marriage of their son, Harold E. and Miss Wilhelmina Hamilink, the ceremony being performed Monday at hight noon. the bride wore a dainty gown of white silk voile with trimmings of Irish corchet lace. She wore a picture hat and carried lilies of the valley. In the receiving line were the bride and groom, their parents, Mr and Mrs. John Hamilink and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joyce; the bridesmaid, Miss Madlyn Joyce, sister of the groom, and Robert Stratford, who acted as best man. Charles Williams and Miss Aleen Joyce were master and Mistress of ceremonies. Alexander Miller, violinist, and Miss Margaret O’Donnel at the piano rendered music. Robert Wright gave several whistling solos. Miss Manie Lemoin presided at the punch bowl and Miss Mae Griffith was in charge of the gift room. The dining room was in charge of Miss N. Kinney, who was assisted by Miss Ione and and Miss Vern Shaffer, Miss Jennie and Miss Anna Sullivan and Miss Frances Tysom. There rooms were prettily decorated with marguerites, while the colors in the dining room were green and white. Mr. and Mrs. Joyce received many beautiful and useful presents. They will be at home to their friends at their new home, North Avenue and Preston Street, after July 20.

Grand Rapids Press, 1 July 1912, Page 14
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Harold Joyce, Wilhelmina Hamelink 22 22

Grand Rapids Press, 22 April 1913, Page 7
The Social Side
Personal Mention
Harold Joyce is ill with rheumatism at the home of his mother, 1457 Kalamazoo avenue, S.E.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered at Grand Rapids, MI. 5 Jun
    Harold Edward Joyce. 316 Lafayette SE, Grand Rapids
    Age 27. b. 3 Nov 1889
    Occupation: auto mech driver, C. N. Millis Trans. Co., Grand Rapds
    Claim exemption to support wife and child
    Short, medium build, blue eyes, auburn

1920 Federal Census. 1-WD Grand Rapids ward 1, Kent Co., MI
Roll 776, page 243.
Precinct 3. 5 Jan 1920
831 Alpine Ave., dwelling 31, family 35.
    Harold Joyce, head, 30, b. MI, parents b. MI, working as [?] in a factory
    Minnie Joyce, wife, 29, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands
    Loraine C. Joyce, daughter, 3 11/12, b. MI
    Robert G. Joyce, son, 2 years 1 month , b. MI

Grand Rapids Press, 4 April 1920, Page 7
The Social Side Bristol-Whitlow
Harold Joyce is seriously ill at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joyce of Lagrave av.

Record number 658 book 11 page 24 Kent County Death Records states that Harold died of mitral insufficiency in Grand Rapids on 5 April 1920. He was 30y 5m 2d old. He was married and a mechanic. His parents were Edward Joyce and Carrie Monroe, both of whom were born in Michigan. Informant Edward Joyce.

Obituary Grand Rapids Press April 6, 1920 - Harold E. Joyce, aged 30 years, died Monday night at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Joyce, 201 Lagrave Ave., S.E. He is survived by the widow and two children, the parents and six sisters. Funeral services will be held at St. Andrews cathedral Thursday, 9 o'clock high mass. Burial in old St. Andrews cemetery.

Grand Rapids Press 13 April 1920, Page 2
CARDS OF THANKS
We wish to extend thanks to the boys at the Union depot, the Knights of Columbus, the Grand Rapids Taxi Co., workers in Flint, Wm. A. Berkey Furniture Co. and all those who kindly assisted during the illness and death of our dearly beloved husband, son and brother, Harold.
    Mrs. Harold E. Joyce
    Mr and Mrs. Edw. J. Joyce and family.

Saint Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan\
    Harold E. Joyce, 1889–1920
Their children include:
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Lorraine Carol Joyce (2 Jan 1916-31 Jul 1989)
69492ii.
Robert Gene Joyce (17 Dec 1917-18 Aug 1991)
On 29 Nov 1922 when Wilhelmina Cornelia was 32, she second married Cornelius John De Smit (68548) , son of Cornelius De Smit (66595) (4 May 1860-18 Aug 1941) & Lientje Maatje De Looff (66622) (21 Jul 1863-14 Nov 1943), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 16 Nov 1898 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Cornelius John died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 12 Apr 1961; he was 62. Buried on 15 Apr 1961 in Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids.

Cornelius, known as Neil, De Smit.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered Kent Co., MI. 5 Jun 1918
    Cornelius De Smit. 7 Walbridge St., Grand Rapids, MI
    Age 21. b. 16 Nov 1896, Grand Rapids, MI
    Father’s birth place: Netherlands
    Employer: Beelley & Neureithu, Island St., Grand Rapids
    Nearest relative: Cornelius De Smit, 7 Walbridge St., Grand Rapids, MI
    Short, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair

Record Number 16662 book 21 page 22 Kent County Marriage Licenses state Minnie Hamelink Joyce married Cornelius De Smit Jr. on Nov. 29 1922 in Grand Rapids. He is 26 and a mechanic, and she is 31 and not employed. His parents are Cornelius De Smit Sr. and Lena De Loof; hers John Hamelink and Dena Twiest. Both were born in Grand Rapids. They were married by N. Boer, minister, and witnesses were Loretta Hamelink and John De Smit.

1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids ward 3, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1002, page 4B
1140 Sigsbee Street.
    Cornelius De Smit, head, 33, first m. age 26, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, garage mechanic
    Minnie De Smit, wife, 39, first m. age 22, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands
    Loraine Joyce, step daughter, 14, b. MI, parents b. MI
    Robert Joyce, step son, 12, b. MI, parents b. MI

1940 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1901, page 3A
1140 Sigsbee Street
    Cornelius De Smit, head, 43, 8th grade, service man, cigarette factory
    Minnie De Smit, wife, 49, 8th grade
    Robert Joyce, step son, 22, 12th grade, musician, in private band
All were born in Michigan, living in the same place 5 years. Minnie’s mother and brother John live in the same house.

Grand Rapids City Directory 1951
 Cornelius J. (Minnie C.) De Smit, vending machs 804 Caufield av SW h do
    Jennie W. DeSmit r833 Alger SE
    John C. (Fannie R; Woodhouse Beverage Co) pres The Woodhouse Co h833 Alger SE

OBITUARY - Grand Rapids Press, 13 April 1961

DeSmit --- Cornelius J. DeSmit, aged 64, of 804 Caulfield Ave. SW, passsed away Wednesday evening in St. Mary’s Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Minnie; one daughter, Mrs. Loraine Joyce Brugess of Grand Rapids; one son, Robert Gene Joyce of Cedar Springs; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother John, and one sister, Miss Jennie DeSmit both of Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Joldersma Funeral Home, Rev. Earl Collins of Greenville officiating. Interment Washington Park Memorial Gardens. Mr. DeSmit reposes at the Chapel where relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 7 to 9 and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
68929. John Hamelink. Born on 1 Oct 1891 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. John died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 18 May 1969; he was 77. Buried on 20 May 1969 in Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids. 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

Grand Rapids City Directory 1948
 Dena Hamelink (wid John J), h536 Wealthy SE
    John Hamelink, carp r536 Wealthy SE

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.

Headstone: John Hamelink, b. 1 Oct 1891, d. 18 May 1969
Pvr. Co. A 151 Machine Gun Bn World War I
68930. Frank Hamelink. Born on 20 Dec 1892 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Frank died in Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan, on 14 Feb 1920; he was 27.700 Buried in Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids Herald (Grand Rapids, Michigan) 10 June 1915. Page 3.
Hold Exam for Corporal — Three members of Company M Thirty-Second Michigan infantry of the Grand Rapids battalion last night took the examination for corporal. They were: probated Victor Millen, Charles Kowalski and Frank Hamelin. The examination was conducted by Lieut. F.B. Storm of Company M.

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.
68931. Josephine Hamelink. Born in Nov 1894 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Josephine died in Mar 1963. Buried in Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids.

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the County of Kent
    28 Jun 1916 at Grand Rapids. Geo. M. Berwin, priest. Witnesses Minnie Joyce & Jas. H. Langland, both of Grand Rapids
Cornelius Langland, 24, of Grand Rapids, b. at Grand Rapids, assembler, parents Michael Langland & Fredericka Baxter
    Josephine Hamelink, 21, b. of Grand Rapids, at Grand Rapids, parents John Hamelink & Dena Twiest
On 28 Jun 1916 Josephine married Cornelius Langland, son of Michael Langland (Jan 1859-1937) & Frederica Vaktor (Aug 1862-1940), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 16 Feb 1892 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Cornelius died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan in Feb 1944. Buried on 5 Feb 1944 in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

Cornelius, known as Neil, Langland.

1900 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 6, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 772, page 11A
221 Seventh Street
    Mike Alngland, head, b. Jan 1859, 41, m. 15 years, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, night watch
    Fredrika Alngland, wife, b. Aug 1862, 37, m. 15 years, 8 children, 7 living, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, imm. 1884
    James Alngland, son, b. May 1881, 19, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. Netherlands, lugging
    John Alngland, son, b. Dec 1887, 12, b. ditto, at school
    Margie Alngland, daughter, b. May 1889, 11, b. ditto, at school
    Neil Alngland, son, b. Feb 1892, 8, b. ditto, at school
    Willie Alngland, son, b. Jul 1894, 5, b. ditto, at school
    Fred Alngland, son, b. Nov 1895, 4, b. ditto
    Frank Alngland, son, b. Mar 1900, 2 months, b. ditto
The census taker messed up with the name.

1910 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 6, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 657, page 2B, ED 87
494 Front Street
    Michael Langland, head, 51, m. 30 years, b. MI, parents b. Holland, engineer, [something] works
    Fredericka Langland, wife, 47, m. 30 years, 10 children, 7 living, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1876
    Margery Langland, daughter, 30, b. MI, parents b. Holland, saleswoman, crockery store
    Cornelius Langland, son, 18, b. ditto, works at greenhouse
    Wellie Langland, son, 15, b. ditto
    Fred W. Langland, son, 13, b. ditto
    Frank Langland, son, 10, b. ditto

U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
 Cornelius Langland, 14 Feb 1911, Grand Rapids, MI, 18 years 11 months, laborer, brown eyes, light hear, sdy complexion, 5’ l7 1/4”

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. 5 Jun 1917
    Cornelius Langland. 1128 Lincoln Ave., Grand Rapids
    Age 25. b. 16 Feb 1892, Grand Rapids
    Occupation: fireman, Consumers Power Co., Grand Rapids
    Married, wife and 1 child
    Had military 3 years, musician in the infantry, regular army
    Tall, slender, brown eyes, dark brown brown hair

1920 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 776, page 21A
1222 Alpine Avenue
    Cornelius Langman, head, 27, b. MI, parents b. Holland, machine hand, spring factory
    Josie Langman, wife, 24, b. MI, parents b. Holland
    Margaret Langman, daughter, 3, b. MI, parents b. MI
    Virginia Langman, daughter, 6 months, b. ditto

1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 999, page 9A, ED 9
536 Webster Street
    Cornelius Langland, head, 38, first married age 24, b. MI, father b. United States, mother b. Netherlands, auto mechanic, garage
    Josephine Langland, , wife, 35, first married age 21, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands
    Margaret L. Langland, daughter, 13, b. MI, parents b. MI
    Virginia A. Langland, daughter, 10, b. ditto
    Howard F. Langland, son, 2, b. ditto

1940 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1897, page 9B
623 Scribner Avenue
    Cornelius Langland, head, 45, 7th grade, musician, music band project
    Josephine Langland, wife, 45, 8th grade
    Howard Langland, son, 12, 4th grade
    Margaret Schrader, daughter, 23, 1 year HS, waitress, restaurant
    Virginia Szymko, daughter, 20, 4 years HS, telephone opr., telephone co.
    Patricia Schrader, granddaughter, 1
All were born in Michigan and lived in the same house 5 years earlier.

Grand Rapids City Cemeteries689
Name: Cornelius Langland
GREENWOOD CEMETERY
BLOCK S
Lot :2_E
Space :6
Service date: 02/05/1944
Their children include:
69848i.
Margaret Lavern Langland (19 Nov 1916-14 May 1995)
69849ii.
Virginia Adele Langland (11 Jul 1919-6 Mar 1986)
69850iii.
Howard Frederick Langland (4 Apr 1928-31 Aug 1995)
68932. William Jennings Hamelink. Born on 6 Nov 1896 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. William Jennings died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 27 Oct 1979; he was 82. Kent Community Hospital. Buried on 29 Oct 1979 in Graceland Memorial Gardens.

Michigan Births
Return of Births in the County of Kent
    William Hemelink, b. 6 Nov 1896, Grand Rapids
    Father John Hamelink, b. Netherlands, carpenter
    Mother Dena Hamelink, b. Netherlands
    Residence 480 White Street

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the County of Kent
23 Dep 1915 at Grand Rapids. Harry L. Crisswell, J. of P. Witnesses Lillian Sheraun & John Van Oosten, both of Grand Rapids
    Wm. J. Hamelink, 19, of Walker, b. Grand Rapids, finisher, son of John Hamelink & Dina Twist
    Isabella Van Dyke, 17, of Grand Rapids, b. Grand Rapids, daughter of Martin Van Dyke & Jennie Viltma

Grand Rapids Herald (Grand Rapids, Michigan) 24 September 1915. Page 7.
Marriage Licenses
William J. Hamelin, 19, Walker township; Isabella Van Dyke, 17.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered Walker, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. 3 Jun 1918
    William J. Hamelink.. 1631 Alpine Ave., Grand Rapids
    Age 21. b. 6 Oct 1896, Grand Rapids
    Father b. Netherlands
    Father: John J. Hamelink Sr., residing 1635 North St, N.W.
    Closest relative: John Hamelink, 1635 North St.
    Request exemption supporting mother and sister
    Medium height, medium build, grey eyes, black hair

1920 Federal Census. 1-WD Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI
Roll:776, page 185
1343 Frederick Ave., Dwelling 222, Family 244
    Hamelink, William J. Hamelink, head, 25, laborer
    Isabell Hamelink, wife, 22
    Wilbur Hamelink, son, 5
    Lawrence Hamelink, son, 4 months
All born in Michigan; parents of William & Isabell born in Holland

1930 Federal Census. Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1005, page 23A, ED 141
Section 15, Bristol Road
    William Hamelink, head, 34, first m. age 19, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, cabinet maker, furniture factory
    Isabell M. Hamelink, wife, 32, first m. age 17, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands
    Wibur Wm Hamelink, son, 14, b. MI, parents b. MI
    Lawrence T. Hamelink, 12, son, b. ditto
    Ethel T. Hamelink, 9, daugher, b. ditto
    Abraham Hamelink, 51, brother, widowed, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, millwright, furniture factory
[Abraham was William’s uncle, not his brother.]

1940 Federal Census. Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1776, page 1A
1368 Richmond Street
    William Hamelink, head, 44, 4 years HS, cabinet maker, furniture factory
    Isabelle Hamelink, wife, 42
    Lawrence J. Hamelink, son, 20, 3 years HS, press operator, furniture factory
    Ethel J. Hamelink, daughter, 18, 4 yeares HS, waitress, ice cream parlor
All were born in Michigan and lived in the same house in 1935.

Grand Rapids City Directory 1948
    Lawrence J. Hamelink, carp r1405 Richmond NW
    Wm J (Isabel) Hamelink, carp h1405 Richmond NW

Social Security Death Index
William Hamelink, b. 6 Nov 1896, d. Oct 1979, last residence 49301 Ada MI. Issued MI before 1951.

Kent County Death Records state that William died at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids on October 27, 1979. Acute bronciopneumonia (two days), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (years), organic heart disease (years), and advanced ateriosclerosis caused his death. He resided at 3969 Pettis in Ada, Michigan. He was married and a contractual carpenter. His social security number was 368-10-2109A. His parents were John Hamelink and Dena Twiest. Informant was Jane Breidenfield of 2180 Spaulding, Grand Rapids. He was buried at Graceland Memorial Gardens on 29 October 1979 from the O’brien Gerst Funeral Home. #157761

William’s obituary appeared in the Grand Rapids Press Sat 27 Oct 1979.
On 23 Sep 1915 when William Jennings was 18, he married Isabel Marie Van Dyke, daughter of Martin Van Dyke (Jan 1870-Oct 1956) & Annie Veltema (7 Jan 1874-2 Jul 1953), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 21 Jan 1898 in Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan. Isabel Marie died in Lowell, Kent County, Michigan, on 5 Oct 1997; she was 99.

1900 Federal Census. Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 723, page 1A
    Martin Van Dyke, head, b. Jan 1870, 39, m. 3 years, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1890, farm laborer
    Annie Van Dyke, wife, b. Jan 1875, 25, m. 3 years, 3 children, all living, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1891
    Marion Van Dyke, daughter, b. Jan 1899, 1, b. MI, parents b. Holland
    Isaac Sherman, step son, b. Apr 1893, 7, b. ditto
    Lille Sherman, step daughter, b. Jun 1895, 5, b. ditto

Social Security Death Index
Isabel M Hamelink, b. 21 Jan 1898, d. 5 Oct 1997, last residence 49331 Lowell MI. Issued MI before 1951.

1910 Federal Census. Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll T624_656, page 10B
Parnell Avenue
    Martin Van Dike, head, 40, m1. 12 years, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1890, farmer, farm
    Anna F. Van Dike, wife, 35, m2. 12 years, 3 children, all living, b. Holland, parents b. Holland
    Isaac Van Dike, son, 17, b. MI, parents b. Holland, milk dealer, milk wagon
    Lillian Van Dike, daughter, 16, b. ditto
    Mary E. Van Dike, daughter, 11, b. ditto

Obituary - Grand Rapids Press, October 10, 1997.

Hamelink -- Isabel Marie Hamelink, aged 99, of Ada, passed away Sunday, October 5, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband William Jennings Hamelink. She is survived by her children Wilbur (Esther) Hamelink of Kentwood, Lawrence (Fern) Hemelink of Ada, Jane Breidenfield of Grand Rapids; 12 grand-children; four step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday 1 pm at the O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, Dr. Clayton Klingenfus of Cascade Christian Church, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Their children include:
69851i.
Wilber William Hamelink (26 Jul 1915-21 Oct 2009)
69852ii.
Marvin Hamelink (Died soon) (18 Jan 1917-12 Oct 1918)
69853iii.
Lawrence J. Hamelink (1 Oct 1919-16 Jun 2001)
69854iv.
E. J. Hamelink (Private)
68933. Loretta A. Hamelink. Born ca 1905 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Loretta A. died on 4 Sep 1985.

Loretta first married Fred Evans, second Lyman Robbins as his third wife, and third Ellis Dixon as his second wife.

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, white, of Lansing, b. Ionia, MI, cook, son of Fred A. Evans & Eva Dumond, first marriage
    Loretta Hamelink, age 18, white, of Grand Rapids, b. Grand Rapids, domestic, daughter of John Hamelink & Dena Twist, first marriage

1925 Grand Rapids City Directory
 Mrs Loretta Evans, waitress, r1365 Richmond NW
    John Hamelink, carp, h1365 Richmond NW
On 28 Dec 1922 Loretta A. first married Fred Thurso Evans, son of Fred A. Evans (Jul 1875-11 May 1949) & Eva M. DuMond (Sep 1882-28 Jun 1957), in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. Born on 23 Jan 1906 in Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan. Fred Thurso died in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan, on 25 Jan 1968; he was 62. Buried on 27 Jan 1968 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Grand Rapids. They were divorced on 6 Mar 1926 in Kent County, Michigan.

Fred first married Lorretta Hamelink, divorced; second Ardys Misner; third Wanda Wojciaczek; and fourth Donna Fitzpatrick.

1910 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 657, page 14B
391 Quarry Street
    Fred Evans, head, 33, m1. 6 years, laborer, furniture factory
    Eva Evans, wife, 26, m1. 6 years, 3 children, 2 living
    Thurso Evans, son, 4
    Hazel Evans, daughter, 3
All were born in Michigan as were their parents.

(Can’t find census record for 1920, but it should be there.)
1920 Grand Rapids City Directory
 Fred A. Evans, cook, h 245 1/2 Lafayette av SE

1922 Grand Rapids City Directory
 Fred Evans, toolmkr, r 245 1/2 Lafayette av SE
    Fred A. Evans, cook, h 245 1/2 Lafayette av SE

1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1002, page 13A
245 1/2 Lafayette Avenue
    Fred A. Evans, head, 54, m. age 28, chef, restaurant
    Eva Evans, wife, 47, m. age 20, seamstress, at home
    Fred T. Evans, son, 24, m. age 22, chauffeur, private family
    Ardys Evans, daughter-in-law, 19, m. age 17, saleslady, 25 to 1.00 store
All were born in Michigan as were their parents.

1940 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1901, page 4B
1165 Madison Avenue
    Fred A. Evans, head, 64, 3 years HS, bar tender, tavern
    Eva M. Evans, wife, 56, 8th grade
    Fred Evans, son, 34, divorced, 8th grade, art craft, museum
    Hazel Hopper, daughter, 33, married, 8th grade, inspector, electro-plating
They were all born in Michigan, and they all resided in Grand Rapids in 1935.

Social Security Death Index
Fred Evans, b. 23 Jan 1906, d. Jan 1968, last residence 49348 Wayland MI
Ca 1928 Loretta A. second married Lyman Henry Robbins, son of Richard V. Robbins (4 Jul 1844-) & Henrietta Sears (Mar 1858-). Born on 16 Dec 1878 in Michigan. Occupation: Barber.

Lyman first married Dorothy Rumsey, second Sylvia Buckingham, and third Loretta Hamelink.

1880 Federal Census. Deerfield Township., Mecosta County, Michigan
Roll 594, page 818B
    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 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

1920 Federal Census. Detroit Ward 7, Wayne County, Michigan
Roll 808, page 18B
131 Guillon Street
    Lyman Robins, head, 42, b. MI, parents b. WI, barber, own shop
    Sylvia Robins, wife, 25, b. MI, father b. CT, mother b. MI
    Robert Robins, son, 6, b. MI, parents b. MI

1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1001, page 14B
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

1940 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1901, page 14B
845 Oakhill Street SE
    Ellis L. Robbins, head, 35, 3 years HS, locksmith, locks & keystore
    Grace L. Robbins, wife, 29, 4 years HS
    Chara L. Robbins, daughter, 6, 1st grade
    Lyman H. Robbins, father, 61, 8th grade, proprietor barber, own shop
    Loretta H. Robbins, step mother, 35 [wrong age], 4 years HS, cook, women’s club
All were born in Michigan and living in the same house as five years ago.

Grand Rapids City Directory 1943
    Mrs Loretta Robbins, haidrsr Eastown Barber & Beauty Salon, h131 Fuller av NE
    Lyman H (Loretta) Robbins, h131 Fuller av NE

Grand Rapids City Directory 1951
 Mrs Loretta Robbins, beauty shop 404 Pars av SE, h534 Wealthy SE
    Lyman (Loretta) Robbins, h 534 Wealthy SE
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 Township, Mecosta County, Michigan. Ellis Russel died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 8 Dec 1971; he was 72. Blodgett Memorial Hospital. Buried on 11 Dec 1971 in Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

Ellis married first Hazel Grove, second Loretta (Hamelink) (Evans) Robbins.

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

Michigan Deaths
Ellis R. Dixon, b. 28 Feb 1899, d. 8 Dec 1971, residence Byron Township, place of death East Grand Rapids.

Social Security Death Index
Ellis Dixon, b. 28 Feb 1899, d. Dec 1971, last residence 49418 Grandville MI. Issued MI before 1951

Grand Rapids City Cemeteries689
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
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