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Herman Twiest (67518) & Nellie Hoek
69018. Beatrice Twiest. Born on 2 Jul 1894 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Beatrice died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan in Sep 1978.

Kent County Marriage Records state that Beatrice married Richard Van Neuron on 27 June 1925 in Grand Rapids. He is 32 and a Glazier Machine Operator. She is 30 and does not work. Both reside and were born in Grand Rapids. His parents are John Van Neuron and Jessie Flokersma, and hers are Herman Twiest and Nellie Hoek. G. Fander Linden, minister, marries them with Mrs. Jacob Koster and Mrs. G. Vander Linden as witnesses. Book 22, p. 101

Social Security Death Index
Beatrice Vanneuren, b. 2 Jul 1894, d. Sep 1978, last residence 49504 Grand Rapids, MI, issued MI bef. 1951
On 27 Jun 1925 when Beatrice was 30, she married Richard Van Neuren, son of John Van Neuren (10 Jan 1852-17 Jun 1930) & Jessie Folkertsma (24 Jun 1861-12 Jul 1942), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 4 Nov 1892 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Richard died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan in Sep 1971.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered in Kent Co., MI. 5 Jun 1917
    Richard Van Neuren, 1010 Pine Ave, Grand Rapids
    Age 24. b. 4 Nov 1892, Grand Rapids
    Occupation: laborer, Grand Rapids Tea Tray Co.
    Single
    Tall, slender, grey eyes, blond

1920 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 1, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 776, page 3A
1010 Eleventh Street
    John Van Neuren, head, 68, imm. 1881, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, repairer, furniture shop
    Jessie Van Neuren, wife, 57, imm 1881, b. Holland, parents b. Holland
    Richard Van Neuren, son, 27, single, b. MI, parents b. Holland, laborer, teatray[?] co.
    John Van Neuren, son, 24, single, b. ditto, packer, school seat[?] co
    Martin Van Neuran, son, 16, b. ditto, laborer, furniture shop

1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 999, page 29B, ED 6
1010 Pine
    Richard Van Neuren, head, 37, first m. age 34, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, foreman, novelty shop
    Beatrice Van Neuren, wife, 35, first m. age 30, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, stock clerk, box factory

Social Security Death Index
Richard Vanneuren, b. 4 Nov 1892, d. Sep 1971, last residence 49504 Grand Rapids, MI, issued MI bef. 1951
69019. John Herman Twiest. Born on 13 Sep 1895 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. John Herman died in Cranston, RI, on 6 Apr 1966; he was 70. Buried in North Burial Ground, Providence.

1910 Federal Census, 5-WD Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. Series: T624 Roll: 651 Page: 281.
        Industrial School for Boys
        Included on the list of students is
        John Twiest, age 14, b. MI, parents b. Holland

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered at Grand Rapids, MI. 6 Feb 1918
    John Herman Twiest, 1224 Mc Reynolds, Grand Rapids
    Age 22. b. 13 Sep 1895, Grand Rapids
    Occupation: roofer, Lenton A. Richards Co., Grand Rapids
    Single
    Four years service in the Marines
    5’ 11”, medium build, gray eyes, brown hair

1930 Federal Census, Cranston, Providence, RI
Roll 2171, page 6B
350 Smith Street
    John Twist, head, 34, m. age 24, b. MI, parents b. Holland, fireman, fire station
    Edith Twist, wife, 26, m. age 16, b. RI, father b. Nova Scotia, m. b. MA
    John Twist, son, 8, b. RI, father b. MI, mother b. RI
    Lois Twist, daughter, 5, b. ditto
    Alda Martin, mother-in-law, 50, widowed, b. MA, parents b. US

World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
 John Herman Twiest Sr. 352 Smith Street, Edgewood, RI
    Age 46, b. 13 Sep 1895, Grand Rapids
    Nearest relative Mrs. Edith Twiest, same address
    Employer. U.S. Govt-Custom’s House, Weyosset St., Providence, RI

Cranston City Directory, 1961
John H. Twiest (Edith B), h210 Grand Av, Edgewood
On 13 Jul 1920 when John Herman was 24, he married Edith Belle Grant, daughter of Albert Louis Grant (1 Aug 1878-15 Oct 1920) & Alda J. (ca 1878-), in Rhode Island. Born on 20 Jan 1903 in Rhode Island. Edith Belle died in Warwick, RI, on 8 Aug 1966; she was 63. Buried in North Burial Ground, Providence.

1910 Federal Census. Providence Ward 10, Providence County, Rhode Island
Roll T624_1445, page 3A
42 Harvest Street
    Albert L. Grant, head, 31, m. 8 years, b. Nova Scotia, parents b. Nova Scotia (Eng.), emm. 1895, graduating, machinery
    Alda J. Grant, wife, 32, m. 8 years, 2 children, both living, b. MA, parents b. Canada (French)
    Edith B. Grant, daughter, 7, b. RI, father b. Nova Scotia, mother b. MA
    Viola M. Grant, daughter, 2, b. ditto

1920 Federal Census. Providence Ward 8, Providence County, Rhode Island
Roll 1679, page 6A
191 Chapin Avenue
    Alida J. Grant, head, 42, divorced, b. MA, parents b. Canada (French), rubber worker, rubber factory
    Edith B. Grant, daughter, 16, b. RI, father b. Nova Scotia (Eng.), mother b. MA, student
    Viola M. Grant, daughter, 12, b. ditto, student
Their children include:
69913i.
John Herman Twiest (16 Sep 1921-24 Aug 1978)
69914ii.
Lois Alda Twiest (6 May 1924-23 Jun 1989)
69020. Laura Twiest. Born in Oct 1898 in Michigan. Laura died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan on 28 Jul 1918. She died unmarried.

Kent County Death Records indicate Laura died 28 July 1918 in Grand Rapids, of tuberculosis. She was single, 19 years, nine months and 17 days old. She was born in Grand Rapids. Her parents were Herman Twiest and Nellie Hoch, both born in the Netherlands.

An obituary for Laura Twiest appeard Mon 29 Jul 1918 in the Grand Rapids Press, page 11.
69021. Harry Twiest. Born on 13 Feb 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Harry died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 7 Feb 1990; he was 89. Buried in Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered at Grand Rapids, MI. 12 APr 1918
    Harry Twiest, 1224 Mc Reynolds Ave., Grand Rapids
    Age 18. b. 13 Feb 1900
    Occupation: stenographer, Luce Turn. Co., 655 Godfrey Ave., Grand Rapids
    Nearest relative: Nelly Twiest, mother, 1224 Mc Reynolds Ave., Grand Rapids
    Medium height, slender, blue eyes, light hair

1920 Federal Census. Marion Twp., Livingston Co., MI. Series: T625 Roll: 780 Page: 238
    SD 6, ED 152, sheet 5
    State Sanitoium for Tuberculosis. Among the patients listed is
    Harry Twiest, age 19, b. MI, parents b. Holland

In 1930 Harry was living with his mother in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids City Directory, 1940
Harry Twiest (Wilma), claim agt, h1011 Alpine av NW

Social Security Death Index
Harry Twiest. b. 13 Feb 1900, d. 7 Feb 1990. Issued MI before 1951

Obituary - Grand Rapids Press February, 1990

Twiest --- Mr. Harry Twiest, aged 89, a resident of the Fulton Manor of the Hooland Home, passed away Wednesday afternoon February 7, 1990. Surviving are his son and wife, Dr. Melvin W. and Mary Ann Twiest; Grandchildren, Melissa Ann, Sarah Elizabeth, Matthew Joel Twiest, all of Albuquerque, NM; his brother, Fred Twiest of Grand Rapids. Funeral and Committal Services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., at the chapel of the Seventh Reformed Church, 950 Leonard NW, with his pastor Rev. Morris G. Folkert officiating. Interment Washington Park Memorial Gardens. Mr. Twiest reposes at the Van’t Hof Chapel, where relatives and friends may meet the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory to the Holland Home would be appreciated.
Harry married Wilma Oosting, daughter of Henry Oosting (ca 1875-) & Jennie Top (ca 1877-). Born ca 1906 in Michigan. Wilma died bef 1975.

1910 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 6, Kent County, Michigan
Roll T624_657, pages 11A-B
116 Courtney Street
    Henry Oosting, head, 35, m. 9 years, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1880, painter, house
    Jennie Oosting, wife, 33, m. 9 years, 3 children, all living, b. MI, parents b. Holland
    Margaret Oosting, daughter, 6, b. MI, father b. Holland, mother b. MI
    Wilma Oosting, daughter, 4, b. ditto
    Harry Oosting, son, 7 months, b. ditto

1920 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 1, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 776, page 13B
1132 Jeanette Avenue
    Jennie H. Oosting, head, 43, widowed, b. MI, parents b. Holland, dressmaking, at home
    Margaret Oosting, daughter, 16, b. MI, father b. Holland, mother b. MI
    Wilma Oosting, daughter, 14, b. ditto
    Harry Oosting, son, 10, b. ditto
    Grace L. Oosting, daughter, 7, b. ditto
    Catherine Oosting, daughter, 4, b. ditto

1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 999, page 8A
1132 Jeanette Avenue
    Jennie Oosting, head, 53, widowed, b. MI, parents b. Holland, dressmaking, at home
    Margaret Oosting, daughter, 26, single, b. MI, father b. Holland, mother b. MI, stenographer, insurance
    Wilma Oosting, daughter, 24, single, b. ditto
    Harry Oosting, son, 20, single, b. ditto, receiving clerk, Dougs[?]
    Grace Oosting, daughter, 17, b. ditto, office clerk, insturnace
    Katherine Oosting, daughter, 14, b. ditto
Their children include:
69915i.
M. W. Twiest (Private)
69022. Frederick Twiest. Born in Jan 1902 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Frederick died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan on 19 May 1902.

Death cerficate 2285 Kent County, Grand Rapids, Michigan states that Frederick was five months and five days old at his death on May 19, 1902. He was born in Michigan, died in Grand Rapids and his parents were Herman Twiest and Nellie Hoek.
69023. Frederick H. Twiest. Born on 31 May 1903 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Frederick H. died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 5 Aug 1990; he was 87. Buried in Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids City Directory, 1940
Fredk Twiest (Mabel R), drftsmn Wolverine Brass Wks, h1106 Pine av NW

1940 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
86-15, page 2
1106 Pine Avenue
    Fredrick Twiest, head, 36, draftsman, brass factory
    Mabel Twiest, wife 32
    Bruce Twiest, son, 4
    David Twiest, son, 2
    Cheryl Twiest, 8 months
All were born in Michigan

Social Security Death Index
Frederick H. Twiest. b. 31 May 1903, d. 5 Aug 1990. Issued MI bef. 1951

Obituary- Grand Rapids Press, August 6, 1990

TWIEST- Frederick H. Twiest, aged 87, of Grand Rapids, died Sunday, August 5, 1990 at Butterworth Hospital and passed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl, and by one grandson, Ronnie in 1975. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Mabel Twiest: their children, Bruce and Pat Twiest of Sparta, David and Carolyn Twiest of Clearbrook, British Columbia, Brian and Retta Twiest of Grand Rapids, Terry and Laurie Grear of Denver, CO, Serge and Vickie Bagdasarianz of Zurich, Switzerland; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
        Mr. Twiest worked as Chief Engineer for Wolverine Brass until his retirement in 1969. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church for 36 years and active with The Gideons. He was a member of the Michigan Association of Professional Engineers and the Grand Rapids Chapter of Engineers.
        Funeral services will be held 11am Thursday at the Reyers North Valley Chapel, 2815 Fuller Ave. NE, with his pastor, the Rev. Dale E. Fisher officiating. Interment in Washington Park Memorial Gardens.
Ca 1934 Frederick H. married Mabel Roetman, daughter of John Roetman (Dec 1867-) & Mary Dykenga (Feb 1870-). Born on 25 Jan 1908 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Mabel died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 21 Aug 2000; she was 92. Buried in Washington Park Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids.

1900 Federal Census. Saddle River, Bergen County, New Jersey
Roll 955, page 12A
Grand Street
    Albert Hessinger, head, b. Dec 1870, 29, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm 1892, laborer, chemical
    Mary Hessinger, wife, b. Feb 1870, 30, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm 1893
    Jennie Hessinger, daughter, b. Jan 1898, 2, b. NY, parents b. Holland
    George Hessinger, son, b. Feb 1900, 3 months, b. ditto
Mary Dykenga first married Albert Hessinger, then John Roetman. John and Mary (Dykenga) (Hessinger) Roetman were Mabel’s parents.

1910 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 6, Kent County, Michigan
Roll
119 Courtney Street
    John Roetman, head, 43, m2. 5 years, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1884, plasterer, houses
    Mary Roetman, wife, 40, m2. 5 years, 10 children, all living, b. Holland, parents b. Holland, imm. 1893
    Nettie Roetman, daughter, 16, b. MI, parents b. Holland
    John Roetman, son, 14, b. ditto
    Martin Roetman, son, 9, b. ditto
    Edward Roetman, son, 7, b. ditto
    Theodore Roetman, son, 3, b. ditto
    Mabel Roetman, daughter, 2, b. ditto
    Frances Roetman, daughter, 5 months, b. ditto
    Jennie Etsinge, step daughter, 12, b. NJ, parents b. Holland
    George Etsinge, step son, 10, b. ditto

Jennie and George Idsinga were the chidren of Alberus Idsinga (also spelled Edzenga, b. 30 Dec 1870 at Makkum, Friesland, d. 30 Nov 1904 at Wyoming, MI) and Mary Dykenga, born 27 Jan 1898 and 23 Feb 1899, respectively.

1920 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 1, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 776, page 18A
910 Courtney
    Mary Roetman, head, 49, widowed, imm. 1894, b. Holland, parents b. Holland
    Theodore Roetman, daughter, 13, b. MI, parents b. Holland
    Mabel Roetman, daughter, 11, b. ditto
    Frances Roetman, daughter, 10, b. ditto
    Richard Roetman, son, 7, b. ditto
    George Edzenga, son, 19, single, b. NJ, parents b. Holland, packer, furniture factory
The John Roetman family resides next door.

1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 999, page 20A
910 Courtney Street
    Mary Roetman, head, 60, widowed, b. Netherlands, parents b. same, imm. 1893
    Mable Roetman, daughter, 22, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands, stenographer, furniture factory
    Frances Roetman, daughter, 20, b. ditto, law office
    Richard Roetman, son, 17, b. ditto

Social Security Death Index
Mabel Twiest. b. 25 Jan 1908, d. 21 Aug 2000. Last residence 49504 Grand Rapids, MI. Issued MI 1973
Their children include:
69916i.
B. Twiest (Private)
69917ii.
D. Twiest (Private)
69918iii.
Cheryl Twiest (25 Jun 1939-9 Oct 1975)
69919iv.
B. Twiest (Private)
69920v.
L. Twiest (Private)
69921vi.
V. Twiest (Private)
69024. Peter Stanley Twiest. Born on 21 Mar 1905 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Peter Stanley died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, on 21 Dec 1967; he was 62.

Marriage Licence and Certificate
Licence
    29 Aug 1927, Kent County, Michigan
    Peter Twiest, 22, of Grand Rapids, b. there, laborer, son of Herman Twiest & Nellie Hoek, first marriage
    Margaret Malburg, 19, of Grand Rapids, b. Woodlawn, NY, saleslady, daugher of John Ralph Malburg & Sarah Camalia, firat marriage
Certificate
    4 Sep 1927, Grand Rapids. Lewis B. Wittemore, Minister
    Witnesses Bertha Rasely & Harry Twiest, both of Grand Rapids

1930 Federal Census. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Roll 138, page 6B
12718 Lawler Street
    Peter Twiest, head, 25, m. age 22, b. MI, parents b. MI, fence erector, factory
    Margret Twiest, wife, 21, m. age 18, b. NY, parents b. PA
    Shirley M. Twiest, daughter, 1 year 2 months, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. NY

1940 Federal Census. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Roll 411, page 10B
4809 St. Elmo Drive
    Peter Twiest, head, 35, 2 years HS, b. MI, fence erector, trench industry
    Cary Twiest, wife, 26, 1 year HS, b. AR
    Shirley, Twiest, daughter, 11, 4th grade, b. MI
    Paul Christian, son, 9, 3rd grade, b. TN
    Ruby Rose Chirstian, daugter, 7, 1st grade, b. TN
    Richard Christian, son, 2, b. TN
The family had resided in Los Angeles in 1935.

Burbank, California, City Directory, 1946
Peter S. Twiest, 940 N. Pairview

Medford, Oregon, City Dirctory, 1950
Peter S. Twiest (Carrie L), (Medford Fence Co), h RD1 bx 130 Gold Hill

Peter was of Burbank, CA, in 1960, according to his father’s obituary.

California Death Index
    Peter S. Twiest (Carrie L), b. 21 Mar 1905 in MI, d. 21 Dec 1967 in Los Angeles.

Social Security Death Index
    Peter Twiest, b. 21 Mar 1905 in MI, d. Dec 1967, issued CA bef. 1951
On 4 Sep 1927 when Peter Stanley was 22, he first married Margaret Malburg, daughter of John Ralph Malburg (6 Jul 1882-13 Dec 1950) & Sarah O’Malley (ca 1877-), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born ca 1908 in New York.

1910 Federal Census. Buffalo Ward 3, Erie County, New York
Roll 941, page 2B
Swan Street
    John R. Malburg, head, 31, m1. 14 years, b. PA, father b. Germany, mother b. PA, moulder, foundry
    Sarah A. Malburg, wife, 33, m1. 14 years, 6 children, 3 living, b. PA, father b. NY, mother b. Ireland (Engl. speaking)
    Beatrice malburg, daugher, 12, b. PA, parents b. PA
    Clare Malburg, daughter, 4, b. PA, parents b. PA
    Margaret Malburg, daughter, 1, b. NY, parents b. PA
Their children include:
69922i.
S. M. Twiest (Private)
Peter Stanley second married Cara Lee Terrell, daughter of James Herbert Terrell (Oct 1871-27 May 1929) & Florence Lee McAlexander (Oct 1886-). Born on 17 Feb 1914 in Marianna, Lee County, Arkansas. Cara Lee died in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, on 21 Jan 2013; she was 98. Buried in Woodville Cemetery, Rogue River.
69025. Alfred Twiest. Born on 12 Jan 1909 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Alfred died in East Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 20 Sep 1917; he was 8. Buried on 22 Sep 1917 in Greenwood Cemetery, Walker.

Death Certificate
http://seekingmichigan.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/...29401coll7/id/125012
Alfred Twiest, b. 12 Jan 1909 in Michigan, d. 20 Sep 1917 at East Grand Rapids, son of Herman Twiest & Nellie Hoek both b. Netherlands. Informant Nellie Twiest. Died of valvular disease of heart. Burial 22 Sep 1918 at Greenwood Cemetery.

Kent County Death Records indicate Alfred died 20 September 1917 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan of vasular heart disease. He was eight years eight months and eight days old. His parents wer Herman Twiest and Nellie Hoek, both born in the Netherlands.

An obituary for Alfred Twiest appeard Friday 21 Sep 1917 in the Grand Rapids Herald, page 6.

Grand Rapids City Cemeteries689
Name: Alfred Twiest
GREENWOOD CEMETERY
BLOCK N
Lot :32
Space :4
Service date: 09/19/1917
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