Kent Belmont Thompson.
Born on 11 Dec 1912 in Michigan. Kent Belmont died in Saugatuck, Allegan County, Michigan, on 22 Jan 2006; he was 93. Education: Hope College 1935. Religion: Central Park Reformed Church.
Composer of “The Song of Romance”, song, copyright 3 Oct 1935, by Kent Belmont Thompson, Holland, Michigan.
Michigan Marriages
8 Jan 1942, Zeeland, Ottawa County.
Kent Belmont Thompson, 29, of Holland, b. Michigan, son of D.B. Thompson & Sarah Race
Genevieve Evelyn Kouw, 25, of Zeeland, b. Michigan, daughter of Henry Kouw & Ida Haakma
The 1945 Polk’s Directory of Holland, MI lists Kent as a toolmakeer at Holland Precision Parts. He is living in Central Park, MI.
1956 Holland City Directory
Kent (Genevieve E; Kent Thompson Enterprises) Thompson, h542 Elm dr (Central Park)
1960 Holland City Directory
Mrs. Genevieve E. Thompson (The Lantern) , r542 Elm dr
Kent B (Genevieve E) Thompson, with Kent B Thompson Enterprises, h542 Elm dr
Social Security Index
Kent B. Thompson, last residence Saugatuck, Allegan County, MI. b. 11 Dec 1912, d. 22 Jan 2006. Issued MI
News From Hope College
Kent Belmont Thompson ‘35 of Holland, Mich., died on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006. He was 93.
He was a longtime member of Central Park Reformed church, and had been a member of the American Legion Band for 50 year.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve, in 1996.
Survivors include his brother- and sister-in-law, Benjamin and Cynthia Kollen of Saugatuck, Mich.; and nieces and nephews.
http://www.hope.edu/pr/nfhc/current/nfhc0406-16-19.pdf
See also http://www.lifestorynet.com/memories/13561
On 8 Jan 1942 when Kent Belmont was 29, he married
Genevieve Evelyn Kouw, daughter of
Henry Kouw (9 Apr 1876-19 Jan 1959) &
Ida Haakma (6 Feb 1884-22 Jan 1966), in Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan.
Born on 21 May 1916 in Zeeland Township, Ottawa County, Michigan. Genevieve Evelyn died in Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan, on 16 Jan 1996; she was 79.
1930 Federal Census. Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll 792, page 1B
21 South Pine Street
Henry Kouw, head, 43, imm. 1881, b. Holland (Dutch), parents b. same, shipping clerk, furniture factory
Ida Kouw, wife, 35, imm. 1907, b. Holland (Frisian), parents b. same
John Kouw, son, 24, single, b. MI, parents b. Holland (Dutch), laborer, furniture factory
Elizabeth Kouw, daughter, 16, b. ditto
Cora Kouw, daughter, 15, b. ditto, laborer, cigar factory
Theodore Kouw, son, 8, b. MI, father b. Holland (Dutch), mother b. Holland (Frisian)
Ivan Kouw, son, 6, b. ditto
Genevieve E. Kouw, daughter, 3 years 7 months, b. ditto
Myrtle J. Kouw, daughter, 6 months, b. ditto
1930 Federal Census. Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll 1024, page 7A
23 South Pine Street
Henry Kouw, head, 53, m. age 19, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, immigrated 1881, shipping clerk, furniture factory
Ida Kouw, wife, 46, m. age 26, b. Netherlands, parents b. Netherlands, immigrated 1907
Theodore Kouw, son, 18, b. MI, parents b. Netherlands
Ivan Kouw, son, 16, b. ditto
Genevive E. Kouw, daughter, 13, b. ditto
Myrtle J. Kouw, daughter, 10, b. ditto
Harvey J. Kouw, son, 9, b. ditto
Benjamin Kouw, son, 7, b. ditto
Social Security Index
Genevieve E. Thompson. Last residence Holland, MI. b. 21 May 1916. d. Jan 1996. Issued MI
Carol Claudia Thompson.
Born on 25 Mar 1914 in Michigan. Carol Claudia died in Cambria, San Luis Obispo, California, on 1 Aug 1993; she was 79. Buried in Cambria Cemetery.
California Death Index, 1940-1997
Carol Claudia Fairbanks, SSN 3681180008, b. 25 Mar 1914 in Michigan, d. 1 Aug 1994 at San Luis Obispo, mother’s maden name Race, father’s surname Thompson.
Social Security Index
Carol C. Fairbanks. Last residence Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, b. 25 Mar 1994, d. Aug 1993, Issued Michigan
On 16 Oct 1935 when Carol Claudia was 21, she married
Richard Kershaw Fairbanks, son of
Milo Isaac Fairbanks (3 Jun 1883-1 Feb 1964) &
Ruth Elizabeth Kershaw (25 Oct 1884-1936), in Michigan.
Born on 20 Jun 1912 in Cook County, Illinois. Richard Kershaw died in Cambria, San Luis Obispo, California in May 1979. Buried in Cambria Cemetery.
1930 Federal Census. Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll 1024, page 33A
595 Cental Avenue
Milo I. Fairbanks, head, 46, m. age 27, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. NY, mill wright, pickling works
Ruth E. Fairbanks, wife, 45, m. age 26, b. IL, father b. OH, mother b. PA
Richard K. Fairbanks, son, 17, b. IL, father b. MI, mother b. IL
Paul H. Fairbanks, son, 15, b. ditto
Nancy E. Fairbanks, daughter, 12
Mary A. Fairbanks, daughter, 5, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. IL
Nancy E. Middleton, aunt, 75, b. ditto
1938 Polk’s Directory of Holland, MI lists Richard K. and Carol Fairbanks as living with her parents at 22 E. 9th St. Richard is working at the H.J. Heinz Company.
California Death Index, 1940-1997
Richard Kershaw Fairbanks, SSN 370071075, b. 20 Jun 1912 in Illinois, d. 17 May 1979 in San Luis Obispo
Social Security Index
Richard Fairbanks, last residence Cambria, San Luis Obispo, b. 20 Jun 1912, d. May 1979, issued Michigan before 1951
Cambria Cemetery, Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, California
Carol C. Fairbanks, 1914–1993
Richard Kershaw Fairbanks, 1912–1969
Plot: 41--05, 41--06