Amanda Van Meer1

F, #38401, b. 10 October 1849, d. 27 December 1912
Father*William K. Van Meer1 b. 24 Sep 1813, d. 16 Apr 1897
Mother*Sarah Ann Maybee1 b. 3 Jun 1818, d. 6 Oct 1897
Married Name Her married name was Downing.2 
Married Name Her married name was Kaiser. 
Birth*10 October 1849 Amanda Van Meer was born on 10 October 1849 at Fenelon Township, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.1,3 
(Witness) Census1852 Amanda Van Meer appeared on the census of 1852 in the household of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee at Fenelon Township, Victoria County, Ontario, Canada,
; Wm Van Meer, Farmer, born in Canada West, E. Methodist, 35, Male
Sarah Ann Van Meer, born in Canada West, E. Methodist, 29, Female
Edward Van Meer, born in Canada West, E. Methodist, 9, Male
Emily Van Meer, born in Canada West, E. Methodist, 8, Female
Almyra Van Meer, born in Canada West, E. Methodist, 6, Female
Cynthia Van Meer, born in Canada West, E. Methodist, 5, Female
Amanda Van Meer, born in Canada West, E. Methodist, 3, Female.1 
Marriage*1 January 1869 Amanda Van Meer married Daniel E Kaiser on 1 January 1869 at Cedar Springs, Kent County, Michigan.4 
Marriage*2 July 1912 Amanda Van Meer married Adelbert F Downing on 2 July 1912 at Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan.2 
Death*27 December 1912 Amanda Van Meer died on 27 December 1912 at Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan, at age 63.5 
Burial* She and Adelbert F Downing were buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan.6 

Family 1

Daniel E Kaiser b. 6 Jun 1844, d. 12 Dec 1907

Family 2

Adelbert F Downing b. Nov 1854, d. 1927

Citations

  1. [S414] 1851 Canadian Census, online ancestry.com, Fenelon, Victoria County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11753; Page: 21; Line: 37.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S522] Files submitted to the Mayee Society : 1851 census says circa 1849, 1880 census says circa 1850, 1900 census says Oct 1851, and death record says 10 Oct 1852.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 & Michigan, Compiled Marriages for Select Counties, 1851-1875.
  5. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  6. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial IDs 96770607 & 96770628.

William Henry Van Meer1

M, #38402, b. 4 May 1854, d. 7 February 1927
Father*William K. Van Meer1 b. 24 Sep 1813, d. 16 Apr 1897
Mother*Sarah Ann Maybee1 b. 3 Jun 1818, d. 6 Oct 1897
Birth*4 May 1854 William Henry Van Meer was born on 4 May 1854 at Brock Township, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.1,2 
(Witness) Census19 August 1870 William Henry Van Meer appeared on the census of 19 August 1870 in the household of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee at Greenville Post Office, Pierson Township, Montcalm County, Michigan,
; Wm Vanmeer, 55, M, W, Farmer, $1200 real estate, $600 personal estate, born in Canada
Sarah Vanmeer, 48, F, W, Keeping House, born in Canada
Wm Vanmeer, 15, M, W, works on farm, born in Canada, attending school
Margaret Vanmeer, 15, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
Maryette Vanmeer, 11, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
Alvina Vanmeer, 9, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
James Vanmeer, 7, M, W, born in Canada, attending school
Sarah Vanmeer, 5, F, W, born in Michigan, attending school.1 
Marriage*19 April 1875 William Henry Van Meer married Sarah Lane on 19 April 1875 at Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.3 
Anecdote*1918 William Henry Van Meer was born in the township of Brock, Province of Ontario, Canada, May 4, 1854, and is a son of William and Sarah Anna (Maybee) Van Meer.
He attended the Kansas City Homeopathic Medical College, from which he was duly graduated in March, 1890, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine
He was married at Waterloo, Iowa, April 19, 1875, to Miss Sarah E. Lane, daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Margaret (Kennedy) Lane. To Doctor and Mrs. Van Meer the following children were born: Edna, who is the wife of Sherman Mayhew, proprietor of a barber shop and shooting gallery at Great Bend, Kansas; F. A., who is engaged in farming in Osborne County, Kansas; Warren, who is a thresher, farmer and blacksmith of Arkansas; and Arlie Lenora, who is the wife of Sam Strong, an attorney of Valley Falls, Kansas.4 
Death5 February 1927 William Henry Van Meer died on 5 February 1927 at Longton, Elk County, Kansas, at age 72.2 
Death*7 February 1927 He died on 7 February 1927 at Longton, Elk County, Kansas, at age 72.5 

Family

Sarah Lane b. Jul 1857

Citations

  1. [S99] 1870 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: M593_692; Page: 151B; Family History Library Film: 552191.
  2. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 25295986.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Iowa, Select Marriages, 1809-1992.
  4. [S192] Information taken from the Internet by John MayBee #8 : from "A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans", written & compiled by William E. Connelley, Secretary of the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company, copyright 1918 http://www.ksgenweb.org/archives/1918ks/biov/vanmeewh.html
  5. [S1] Ancestry.com, Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929.

Margaret M Van Meer1

F, #38403, b. circa 1855
Father*William K. Van Meer1 b. 24 Sep 1813, d. 16 Apr 1897
Mother*Sarah Ann Maybee1 b. 3 Jun 1818, d. 6 Oct 1897
Married Name Her married name was Wild.2 
Name Variation  Margaret M Van Meer was also known as Malissa.2 
Birth*circa 1855 She was born circa 1855 at Ontario, Canada.1 
(Witness) Census19 August 1870 Margaret M Van Meer appeared on the census of 19 August 1870 in the household of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee at Greenville Post Office, Pierson Township, Montcalm County, Michigan,
; Wm Vanmeer, 55, M, W, Farmer, $1200 real estate, $600 personal estate, born in Canada
Sarah Vanmeer, 48, F, W, Keeping House, born in Canada
Wm Vanmeer, 15, M, W, works on farm, born in Canada, attending school
Margaret Vanmeer, 15, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
Maryette Vanmeer, 11, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
Alvina Vanmeer, 9, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
James Vanmeer, 7, M, W, born in Canada, attending school
Sarah Vanmeer, 5, F, W, born in Michigan, attending school.1 
Marriage*5 October 1873 Margaret M Van Meer married Benjamin Wild on 5 October 1873 at Maple Hill, Montcalm County, Michigan.3 
Marriage License*5 December 1890 On 5 Dec 1890 Adam Gensterblum34, a teamster of Grand Rapids, born in Michigan to Adam Gensterblum and Catherine Ffeda; and Margaret M Wild (nee VanMeer), 33, of Grand Rapids, born in Ontario, Canada to William Van Meer and Sarah Ann Mabee, who had been twice previously married; were issued a marriage license in Kent County, Michigan. The marriage was not performed, and the record is blank.4 

Family

Benjamin Wild d. 26 Nov 1916

Citations

  1. [S99] 1870 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: M593_692; Page: 151B; Family History Library Film: 552191.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 & Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Maryetta Van Meer1

F, #38404, b. 7 July 1859, d. 13 July 1933
Father*William K. Van Meer1 b. 24 Sep 1813, d. 16 Apr 1897
Mother*Sarah Ann Maybee1 b. 3 Jun 1818, d. 6 Oct 1897
Married Name Her married name was Spink.2 
Married Name Her married name was Zediker.3 
Married Name Her married name was Ottaway.4 
Birth*7 July 1859 Maryetta Van Meer was born on 7 July 1859 at Hamilton, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada.1,3 
(Witness) Census19 August 1870 Maryetta Van Meer appeared on the census of 19 August 1870 in the household of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee at Greenville Post Office, Pierson Township, Montcalm County, Michigan,
; Wm Vanmeer, 55, M, W, Farmer, $1200 real estate, $600 personal estate, born in Canada
Sarah Vanmeer, 48, F, W, Keeping House, born in Canada
Wm Vanmeer, 15, M, W, works on farm, born in Canada, attending school
Margaret Vanmeer, 15, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
Maryette Vanmeer, 11, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
Alvina Vanmeer, 9, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
James Vanmeer, 7, M, W, born in Canada, attending school
Sarah Vanmeer, 5, F, W, born in Michigan, attending school.1 
Marriage*1 November 1881 Maryetta Van Meer married Herman S Ottaway on 1 November 1881 at Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan.4 
Marriage*circa 1915 Maryetta Van Meer married Francis Petty Spink circa 1915.5,6 
Census*10 January 1920 Maryetta Van Meer and Francis Petty Spink appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at 416 Washington Blvd, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.
Francis P Spink, Head, owns home, M, W, 69, M, New York, Pennsylvania, New York, Proprietor, Rooming House
Mary Etta Spink, Wife, F, W, 60, M, immigrated in 1862, Canada, Canada, Canada
with 4 Latter Day Saints Missionaries as Roomers.5 
Marriage29 December 1923 Maryetta Van Meer married James Ford Zediker on 29 December 1923 at Olympia, Thurston County, Washington.3 
Death*13 July 1933 Maryetta Van Meer died on 13 July 1933 at age 74.7,8 
Burial* She was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Independence, Polk County, Oregon. Inscription "Daughter; Maryetta VanMeer Zediker; July 7 1867; July 13 1933."7 

Family 1

Herman S Ottaway b. c 1850

Family 2

Francis Petty Spink b. 31 Aug 1849, d. 11 Jun 1923

Citations

  1. [S99] 1870 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: M593_692; Page: 151B; Family History Library Film: 552191.
  2. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 18699526.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  5. [S304] 1920 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Kansas City Ward 2, Wyandotte, Kansas; Roll: T625_556; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 155.
  6. [S192] Information taken from the Internet by John MayBee #8 : from "A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans", written & compiled by William E. Connelley, Secretary of the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company, copyright 1918 http://www.ksgenweb.org/archives/1918ks/biov/vanmeewh.html
  7. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 60608992.
  8. [S1] Ancestry.com, Web: Tacoma, Washington, Obituary Index, 1882-2015.

Alzina Van Meer1

F, #38405, b. circa 26 May 1861, d. 10 September 1884
Father*William K. Van Meer1 b. 24 Sep 1813, d. 16 Apr 1897
Mother*Sarah Ann Maybee1 b. 3 Jun 1818, d. 6 Oct 1897
Married Name Her married name was Seitzinger.2 
Name Variation  Alzina Van Meer was also known as Alcina. 
Birth*circa 26 May 1861 She was born circa 26 May 1861 at Ontario, Canada.1,3 
(Witness) Census19 August 1870 Alzina Van Meer appeared on the census of 19 August 1870 in the household of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee at Greenville Post Office, Pierson Township, Montcalm County, Michigan,
; Wm Vanmeer, 55, M, W, Farmer, $1200 real estate, $600 personal estate, born in Canada
Sarah Vanmeer, 48, F, W, Keeping House, born in Canada
Wm Vanmeer, 15, M, W, works on farm, born in Canada, attending school
Margaret Vanmeer, 15, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
Maryette Vanmeer, 11, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
Alvina Vanmeer, 9, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
James Vanmeer, 7, M, W, born in Canada, attending school
Sarah Vanmeer, 5, F, W, born in Michigan, attending school.1 
Marriage*circa 1881 Alzina Van Meer married Otto Seitzinger circa 1881.4 
Death*10 September 1884 Alzina Van Meer died on 10 September 1884 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.2 

Family

Otto Seitzinger b. 20 Jul 1859, d. 15 May 1901

Citations

  1. [S99] 1870 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: M593_692; Page: 151B; Family History Library Film: 552191.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950 - died age 23y 3m 15d, parents W and Sarah VanMeer.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950 of daughter Naomi (nee Seitzinger)
    Leeson.

Sarah M Van Meer1

F, #38406, b. 17 July 1865, d. 19 April 1952
Father*William K. Van Meer1 b. 24 Sep 1813, d. 16 Apr 1897
Mother*Sarah Ann Maybee1 b. 3 Jun 1818, d. 6 Oct 1897
Married Name Her married name was Ash.2 
Married Name Her married name was Farnum.3 
Married Name Her married name was Harrison.4 
Married Name Her married name was Catlin.5 
Name Variation  Sarah M Van Meer was also known as Minnie.6 
Birth*17 July 1865 She was born on 17 July 1865 at Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan.1,2 
(Witness) Census19 August 1870 Sarah M Van Meer appeared on the census of 19 August 1870 in the household of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee at Greenville Post Office, Pierson Township, Montcalm County, Michigan,
; Wm Vanmeer, 55, M, W, Farmer, $1200 real estate, $600 personal estate, born in Canada
Sarah Vanmeer, 48, F, W, Keeping House, born in Canada
Wm Vanmeer, 15, M, W, works on farm, born in Canada, attending school
Margaret Vanmeer, 15, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
Maryette Vanmeer, 11, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
Alvina Vanmeer, 9, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
James Vanmeer, 7, M, W, born in Canada, attending school
Sarah Vanmeer, 5, F, W, born in Michigan, attending school.1 
Marriage*15 December 1881 Sarah M Van Meer married Sherman L Catlin on 15 December 1881 at Sheridan, Mecosta County, Michigan.5 
Divorce Filing*12 October 1898 Sherman L Catlin filed for divorce from Sarah M Van Meer on 12 October 1898 at Wexford County, Michigan; they had no children.6 
Marriage*1 October 1901 She married John F. Harrison on 1 October 1901 at Holister, Muskegon County, Michigan.4 
Marriage*8 May 1935 Sarah M Van Meer married Robert C Ash on 8 May 1935 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.5 
Death*19 April 1952 Sarah M Van Meer died on 19 April 1952 at Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, at age 86.2 

Family 1

Sherman L Catlin b. Jun 1851, d. 27 Feb 1915

Family 2

John F. Harrison b. 11 Aug 1856, d. 31 Jan 1927

Family 3

Robert C Ash b. c 1873

Citations

  1. [S99] 1870 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: M593_692; Page: 151B; Family History Library Film: 552191.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 to Robert C Ash.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  5. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  6. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Divorce Records, 1897-1952.

James Van Meer1

M, #38407, b. circa 1863
Father*William K. Van Meer1 b. 24 Sep 1813, d. 16 Apr 1897
Mother*Sarah Ann Maybee1 b. 3 Jun 1818, d. 6 Oct 1897
Birth*circa 1863 James Van Meer was born circa 1863 at Ontario, Canada.1 
(Witness) Census19 August 1870 James Van Meer appeared on the census of 19 August 1870 in the household of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee at Greenville Post Office, Pierson Township, Montcalm County, Michigan,
; Wm Vanmeer, 55, M, W, Farmer, $1200 real estate, $600 personal estate, born in Canada
Sarah Vanmeer, 48, F, W, Keeping House, born in Canada
Wm Vanmeer, 15, M, W, works on farm, born in Canada, attending school
Margaret Vanmeer, 15, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
Maryette Vanmeer, 11, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
Alvina Vanmeer, 9, F, W, born in Canada, attending school
James Vanmeer, 7, M, W, born in Canada, attending school
Sarah Vanmeer, 5, F, W, born in Michigan, attending school.1 

Citations

  1. [S99] 1870 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Pierson, Montcalm, Michigan; Roll: M593_692; Page: 151B; Family History Library Film: 552191.

Abigail Ferguson1

F, #38408, b. September 1842, d. 22 May 1907
Married Name Her married name was Van Meer.1 
Birth*September 1842 Abigail Ferguson was born in September 1842 at Ontario, Canada.1,2 
Marriage*2 July 1864 She married Edward Van Meer, son of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 2 July 1864 at Montcalm County, Michigan.1 
Death*22 May 1907 Abigail Ferguson died on 22 May 1907 at Ballard, King County, Washington, at age 64.3 

Family

Edward Van Meer b. Jan 1843, d. 11 May 1922

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  2. [S90] 1900 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Independence, Polk, Oregon; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0175; FHL microfilm: 1241351.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Washington, Death Records, 1883-1960.

Thomas P Wilson1

M, #38409, b. 6 January 1836, d. 10 April 1903
Birth*6 January 1836 Thomas P Wilson was born on 6 January 1836 at England, son of Charles Wilson and Hannah Parker.1,2 
Baptism31 January 1836 He was baptized on 31 January 1836 at Owston, Yorkshire, England.3 
Marriage*circa 1861 He married Emily Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, circa 1861.1 
Death*10 April 1903 Thomas P Wilson died on 10 April 1903 at Newaygo, Newago County, Michigan, at age 67.4 
Burial* He was buried at Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newago County, Michigan. 

Family

Emily Van Meer b. 13 Sep 1845, d. 28 Jan 1920

Citations

  1. [S90] 1900 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Garfield, Newaygo, Michigan; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1240735.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1929.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.

Francis F Hall1

M, #38410, b. 14 July 1831, d. 30 May 1909
Birth*14 July 1831 Francis F Hall was born on 14 July 1831 at New York, son of Frances B Hall and Electa Murray.1,2 
Marriage*23 March 1905 He married Emily Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 23 March 1905 at Grand Rapids, Michigan.1 
Death*30 May 1909 Francis F Hall died on 30 May 1909 at Fremont, Newago County, Michigan, at age 77.2 
Burial* He and Emily Van Meer were buried at Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newago County, Michigan.3 

Family

Emily Van Meer b. 13 Sep 1845, d. 28 Jan 1920

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  3. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial IDs 32024794 & 44173043.

Samuel Johnson1

M, #38411, b. 12 June 1833, d. 24 February 1905
Birth*12 June 1833 Samuel Johnson was born on 12 June 1833 at Canada.1,2 
Marriage*29 January 1863 He married Almira Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 29 January 1863 at Victoria County, Ontario, Canada.1 
Death*24 February 1905 Samuel Johnson died on 24 February 1905 at Haring Township, Wexford County, Michigan, at age 71.3 
Burial* He and Almira Van Meer were buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan.4 

Family

Almira Van Meer b. 26 Nov 1845, d. 3 Dec 1909

Citations

  1. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 108460802.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950 (Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995 say born in Sweden).
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995 & Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  4. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial IDs 108460802 & 108453108.

Andrew Hosner1

M, #38412, b. circa 1846
Birth*circa 1846 Andrew Hosner was born circa 1846 at Michigan.1 
Marriage*16 June 1874 He married Cynthia Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 16 June 1874 at Coral, Montcalm County, Michigan.1 

Family

Cynthia Van Meer b. 10 Nov 1847, d. 14 Dec 1931

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 & Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.

Daniel E Kaiser1

M, #38413, b. 6 June 1844, d. 12 December 1907
Birth*6 June 1844 Daniel E Kaiser was born on 6 June 1844 at Ontario, Canada, son of Daniel Kaiser and Sarah Fisher.2 
Marriage*1 January 1869 He married Amanda Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 1 January 1869 at Cedar Springs, Kent County, Michigan.3 
Death*12 December 1907 Daniel E Kaiser died on 12 December 1907 at Clam Lake, Wexford County, Michigan, at age 63.2 
Burial* He was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan.1 

Family

Amanda Van Meer b. 10 Oct 1849, d. 27 Dec 1912

Citations

  1. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 37621863.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 & Michigan, Compiled Marriages for Select Counties, 1851-1875.

Adelbert F Downing1

M, #38414, b. November 1854, d. 1927
Birth*November 1854 Adelbert F Downing was born in November 1854 at New York.1,2 
Marriage*2 July 1912 He married Amanda Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 2 July 1912 at Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan.1 
Death*1927 Adelbert F Downing died in 1927 at Manistee County, Michigan.2 
Burial* He and Amanda Van Meer were buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan.3 

Family

Amanda Van Meer b. 10 Oct 1849, d. 27 Dec 1912

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 96770607.
  3. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial IDs 96770607 & 96770628.

Sarah Lane1

F, #38415, b. July 1857
Married Name Her married name was Van Meer.1 
Birth*July 1857 Sarah Lane was born in July 1857 at Canada, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Lane and Margaret Kennedy.2,3 
Marriage*19 April 1875 She married William Henry Van Meer, son of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 19 April 1875 at Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.1 

Family

William Henry Van Meer b. 4 May 1854, d. 7 Feb 1927

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Iowa, Select Marriages, 1809-1992.
  2. [S192] Information taken from the Internet by John MayBee #8 : from "A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans", written & compiled by William E. Connelley, Secretary of the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company, copyright 1918 http://www.ksgenweb.org/archives/1918ks/biov/vanmeewh.html
  3. [S90] 1900 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Valley Falls, Jefferson, Kansas; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240483.

Benjamin Wild1

M, #38416, d. 26 November 1916
Birth6 October 1842 Benjamin Wild was born on 6 October 1842 at Ontario, Canada.2 
Marriage*5 October 1873 He married Margaret M Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 5 October 1873 at Maple Hill, Montcalm County, Michigan.3 
Death*26 November 1916 Benjamin Wild died on 26 November 1916 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.4 
Burial*28 November 1916 He was buried on 28 November 1916 at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, Cook County, Illinois.5 

Family

Margaret M Van Meer b. c 1855

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1878-1922.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 & Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1878-1922 & Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947.
  5. [S1] Ancestry.com, Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947.

Herman S Ottaway1

M, #38417, b. circa 1850
Birth*circa 1850 Herman S Ottaway was born circa 1850 at Madison County, New York.1 
Marriage*1 November 1881 He married Maryetta Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 1 November 1881 at Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan.1 

Family

Maryetta Van Meer b. 7 Jul 1859, d. 13 Jul 1933

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

James Ford Zediker1

M, #38418, b. 7 July 1867, d. 1 July 1930
Birth*7 July 1867 James Ford Zediker was born on 7 July 1867 at Pennsylvania.1,2 
Marriage*29 December 1923 He married Maryetta Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 29 December 1923 at Olympia, Thurston County, Washington.1 
Death*1 July 1930 James Ford Zediker died on 1 July 1930 at Orting, Pierce County, Washington, at age 62.3 
Burial* He was buried at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima City, Yakima County, Washington. 

Family

Maryetta Van Meer b. 7 Jul 1859, d. 13 Jul 1933

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 29802594.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960.

Francis Petty Spink1

M, #38419, b. 31 August 1849, d. 11 June 1923
Birth*31 August 1849 Francis Petty Spink was born on 31 August 1849 at Cattaraugus County, New York.1 
Marriage*circa 1915 He married Maryetta Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, circa 1915.2,3 
Census*10 January 1920 Francis Petty Spink and Maryetta Van Meer appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at 416 Washington Blvd, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.
Francis P Spink, Head, owns home, M, W, 69, M, New York, Pennsylvania, New York, Proprietor, Rooming House
Mary Etta Spink, Wife, F, W, 60, M, immigrated in 1862, Canada, Canada, Canada
with 4 Latter Day Saints Missionaries as Roomers.2 
Death*11 June 1923 Francis Petty Spink died on 11 June 1923 at Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, at age 73.1 
Burial* He was buried at Grand Island Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. 

Family

Maryetta Van Meer b. 7 Jul 1859, d. 13 Jul 1933

Citations

  1. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 18699526.
  2. [S304] 1920 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Kansas City Ward 2, Wyandotte, Kansas; Roll: T625_556; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 155.
  3. [S192] Information taken from the Internet by John MayBee #8 : from "A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans", written & compiled by William E. Connelley, Secretary of the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company, copyright 1918 http://www.ksgenweb.org/archives/1918ks/biov/vanmeewh.html

Otto Seitzinger1

M, #38420, b. 20 July 1859, d. 15 May 1901
Birth*20 July 1859 Otto Seitzinger was born on 20 July 1859 at Ontario, Canada.1 
Marriage*circa 1881 He married Alzina Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, circa 1881.2 
Death*15 May 1901 Otto Seitzinger died on 15 May 1901 at Sheridan, Mecosta County, Michigan, at age 41.1 

Family

Alzina Van Meer b. c 26 May 1861, d. 10 Sep 1884

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950 of daughter Naomi (nee Seitzinger)
    Leeson.

Sherman L Catlin1

M, #38421, b. June 1851, d. 27 February 1915
Birth*June 1851 Sherman L Catlin was born in June 1851 at Ohio.1,2 
Marriage*15 December 1881 He married Sarah M Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 15 December 1881 at Sheridan, Mecosta County, Michigan.1 
Divorce Filing*12 October 1898 Sherman L Catlin filed for divorce from Sarah M Van Meer on 12 October 1898 at Wexford County, Michigan; they had no children.3 
Death*27 February 1915 Sherman L Catlin died on 27 February 1915 at Mentz, Cayuga County, New York, at age 63.4 

Family

Sarah M Van Meer b. 17 Jul 1865, d. 19 Apr 1952

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S90] 1900 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Syracuse Ward 10, Onondaga, New York; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1241137.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Divorce Records, 1897-1952.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, New York, Death Index, 1852-1956.

John F. Harrison1

M, #38422, b. 11 August 1856, d. 31 January 1927
Birth*11 August 1856 John F. Harrison was born on 11 August 1856 at Croton, Newago County, Michigan, son of Phillip A. Harrison and Sally Bennett.1,2 
Marriage*1 October 1901 He married Sarah M Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 1 October 1901 at Holister, Muskegon County, Michigan.1 
Death*31 January 1927 John F. Harrison died on 31 January 1927 at Howard City, Montcalm County, Michigan, at age 70.2 

Family

Sarah M Van Meer b. 17 Jul 1865, d. 19 Apr 1952

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.

Robert C Ash1

M, #38423, b. circa 1873
Birth*circa 1873 Robert C Ash was born circa 1873 at Ohio.1 
Marriage*8 May 1935 He married Sarah M Van Meer, daughter of William K. Van Meer and Sarah Ann Maybee, on 8 May 1935 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.1 

Family

Sarah M Van Meer b. 17 Jul 1865, d. 19 Apr 1952

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Thacher Walton1

M, #38424, b. circa 1803, d. 11 April 1853
Name Variation  Thacher Walton was also known as Johnathan.2 
Birth*circa 1803 He was born circa 1803 at Ontario, Canada.3 
Marriage* He married Nancy Maybee, daughter of Benjamin Maybee and Elizabeth Ann Mastin.1 
Census1848 Thacher Walton and Nancy Maybee appeared on the census of 1848 at Hope Township, Newcastle District, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.4 
Census*1852 Thacher Walton and Nancy Maybee appeared on the census of 1852 at Hope Township, Durham County, Ontario, Canada.
J T Walton, Farmer, born in Canada, English Church, 49, Male, Married
Nancy Walton, born in Canada, English Church, 41, Female, Married
Eliza Budd, born in England, English Church, 12, Female, not a family member.3 
Death*11 April 1853 Thacher Walton died on 11 April 1853 at Hope Township, Durham County, Ontario, Canada.2 

Family

Nancy Maybee b. c 1811, d. 21 Mar 1878

Citations

  1. [S192] Information taken from the Internet by John MayBee #8 : http://www.cemsearch.ca/burial/
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Public Member Trees, Stoddart Family Tree.
  3. [S414] 1851 Canadian Census, online ancestry.com, Hope Township, Durham County, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C_11718; Page: 77; Line: 34.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, Canadian Genealogy Index, 1848 Census; Hope Tp, Newcastle Dist; ref M 5911 at Ontario Archives, Page 217.

Elizabeth Regan1

F, #38426, b. circa 1844
Father*Patrick Regan1 b. c 1811, d. 28 Dec 1896
Mother*Lucinda Maybee1 b. c 1818, d. 23 Jul 1872
Birth*circa 1844 Elizabeth Regan was born circa 1844 at Ontario, Canada.1 
(Witness) Census1861 Elizabeth Regan appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Patrick Regan and Lucinda Maybee at Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada,
; Patrick Regan, Livery Stable Keeper, born in Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, 42, Male, Married
Lucinda Regan, born in Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, 40, Female, Married
Elizabeth Regan, born in Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, 17, Female, Single
Alfred Regan, born in Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, 16, Male, Single
Nancy Walton, born in Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, 45, Female, Widow
Marshall Regan, born in Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, Residence-Illinois, 38, Male, Widower.1 

Citations

  1. [S413] 1861 Canadian Census, online ancestry.com, Town of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Canada West (Ontario), ED 2, Page 58, Film C-1054.

Alfred Maybee Regan1

M, #38427, b. 10 October 1851, d. 30 August 1905
Father*Patrick Regan2 b. c 1811, d. 28 Dec 1896
Mother*Lucinda Maybee2 b. c 1818, d. 23 Jul 1872
Burial* Alfred Maybee Regan was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Inscription "Alfred Maybee Regan born in Rockford, Illinois Oct 6 1852 died Aug 30 1905 at rest."3,4 
Birthcirca 1845 He was born circa 1845 at Ontario, Canada.2 
Birthcirca 1847 He was born circa 1847 at United States of America.5 
Birth*10 October 1851 He was born on 10 October 1851 at Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.6,3,7 
(Witness) Census1861 Alfred Maybee Regan appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Patrick Regan and Lucinda Maybee at Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada,
; Patrick Regan, Livery Stable Keeper, born in Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, 42, Male, Married
Lucinda Regan, born in Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, 40, Female, Married
Elizabeth Regan, born in Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, 17, Female, Single
Alfred Regan, born in Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, 16, Male, Single
Nancy Walton, born in Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, 45, Female, Widow
Marshall Regan, born in Upper Canada, Wesleyan Methodist, Residence-Illinois, 38, Male, Widower.2 
Marriage*21 June 1893 Alfred Maybee Regan married Minnie Cobb on 21 June 1893 at Bothwell, Kent County, Ontario, Canada.8 
Census*2 April 1901 Alfred Maybee Regan and Minnie Cobb appeared on the census of 2 April 1901 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Alfred M. Regan, M, W, Hread, Marr, 6 Oct 1851, 49, born in US, immigrated in 1853, Irish origin, Methodist, Lumber Merchant     
Minnie Regan, F, W, Wife, Marr, 14 Jul 1864, 46, born in Ontario, English origin, Methodist
Rev Thos Cobb, M, W, Father in law, Marr, 14 Apr 1832, 68, born in England, English origin, Methodist, Methodist Minister
Julia Cobb, F, W, Mother in law, Marr, 3 Mar 1835, 66, born in Ireland, Scotch origin, Methodist.6 
Death*30 August 1905 Alfred Maybee Regan died on 30 August 1905 at 511 Huron Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 53.9 

Family

Minnie Cobb b. 14 Jul 1864

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Web: Canadian Headstone Index, 1840-2017.
  2. [S413] 1861 Canadian Census, online ancestry.com, Town of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Canada West (Ontario), ED 2, Page 58, Film C-1054.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Web: Canadian Headstone Index, 1840-2017 says born Oct 6 1852.
  4. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 78647503.
  5. [S415] 1871 Canadian Census, online ancestry.com and http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~smabie/…, Cobourg, Northumberland West, Ontario; Roll: C-9983; Page: 42; Family No: 159.
  6. [S187] 1901 Canadian Census, online http://automatedgenealogy.com/, Toronto (City/Cité) Ward/Quartier No 4, York (west/ouest), Ontario; Page: 2; Family No: 22.
  7. [S410] 1881 Census of Canada, online http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/census-1881/…, Ward 2, London City, Ontario; Roll: C_13270; Page: 2; Family No: 5.
  8. [S1] Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928.
  9. [S1] Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946.

Minnie Cobb1

F, #38428, b. 14 July 1864
Married Name Her married name was Regan.1 
Birth*14 July 1864 Minnie Cobb was born on 14 July 1864 at Demorestville, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada, daughter of Thomas Cobb and Julia Scott.1,2 
Marriage*21 June 1893 She married Alfred Maybee Regan, son of Patrick Regan and Lucinda Maybee, on 21 June 1893 at Bothwell, Kent County, Ontario, Canada.1 
Census*2 April 1901 Minnie Cobb and Alfred Maybee Regan appeared on the census of 2 April 1901 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Alfred M. Regan, M, W, Hread, Marr, 6 Oct 1851, 49, born in US, immigrated in 1853, Irish origin, Methodist, Lumber Merchant     
Minnie Regan, F, W, Wife, Marr, 14 Jul 1864, 46, born in Ontario, English origin, Methodist
Rev Thos Cobb, M, W, Father in law, Marr, 14 Apr 1832, 68, born in England, English origin, Methodist, Methodist Minister
Julia Cobb, F, W, Mother in law, Marr, 3 Mar 1835, 66, born in Ireland, Scotch origin, Methodist.2 

Family

Alfred Maybee Regan b. 10 Oct 1851, d. 30 Aug 1905

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928.
  2. [S187] 1901 Canadian Census, online http://automatedgenealogy.com/, Toronto (City/Cité) Ward/Quartier No 4, York (west/ouest), Ontario; Page: 2; Family No: 22.

Maud Stacey1

F, #38429, b. circa 1883
Father*John Stacey1 b. c 1857
Mother*Elizabeth Maybee1 b. 7 Jul 1854, d. 27 Jan 1923
Married Name Her married name was Stuetzer.2 
Birth*circa 1883 Maud Stacey was born circa 1883 at Ontario, Canada.1 
(Witness) Census15 April 1891 Maud Stacey appeared on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of John Stacey at Harwich Township, Kent County, Ontario, Canada,
; John Stacey, M, 35, -, Head, born in England, father born in England, mother born in England, Methodist, Farmer
Charles Stacey, M, 14, Son, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother born in Ontario, Methodist
Orie Stacey, M, 12, Son, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother born in Ontario, Methodist
George Stacey, M, 10, Son, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother born in Ontario, Methodist
Maud Stacey, F, 8, Daughter, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother born in Ontario, Methodist
Mabel Stacey, F, 6, Daughter, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother born in Ontario, Methodist
Earnest Stacey, M, 2, Son, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother born in Ontario, Methodist.1 
Marriage*1 December 1908 Maud Stacey married Albert Charles Stuetzer on 1 December 1908 at Windsor, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.
"Albert's second. His first wife was Mabel Hatheway who died in 1908."2 
Residence*12 September 1918 Maud Stacey and Albert Charles Stuetzer lived on 12 September 1918 at 155 Cameron Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.3 
(Inform) Death11 August 1939 Maud Stacey was an informant on the death record of George E Stacey on 11 August 1939 at 2016 24th Street, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.4 

Family

Albert Charles Stuetzer b. 26 May 1874

Citations

  1. [S387] 1891 Census of Canada, online ancestry.com, Harwich Township, Kent, Ontario; Roll: T-6346; Family No: 60.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936.
  3. [S338] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/default.aspx?rt=39
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.

Mabel Stacey1

F, #38430, b. August 1884
Father*John Stacey1 b. c 1857
Mother*Elizabeth Maybee1 b. 7 Jul 1854, d. 27 Jan 1923
Birth*August 1884 Mabel Stacey was born in August 1884 at Ontario, Canada.1 
(Witness) Census15 April 1891 Mabel Stacey appeared on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of John Stacey at Harwich Township, Kent County, Ontario, Canada,
; John Stacey, M, 35, -, Head, born in England, father born in England, mother born in England, Methodist, Farmer
Charles Stacey, M, 14, Son, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother born in Ontario, Methodist
Orie Stacey, M, 12, Son, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother born in Ontario, Methodist
George Stacey, M, 10, Son, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother born in Ontario, Methodist
Maud Stacey, F, 8, Daughter, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother born in Ontario, Methodist
Mabel Stacey, F, 6, Daughter, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother born in Ontario, Methodist
Earnest Stacey, M, 2, Son, born in Ontario, father born in England, mother born in Ontario, Methodist.1 
(Witness) CensusJune 1900 Mabel Stacey appeared on the census of June 1900 in the household of Charles W Stacey at Plymouth Township, Wayne County, Michigan,
; Charles Stacy, Head, W, M, April 1876, 24, S, Canada, England, Michigan, Farmer, owns mortgaged farm
Lizzie A Stacy, Mother, W, F, July 1855, 44, Widow, 5 children born and living, Michigan, New York, France
Orington Stacy, Son, M, W, Aug 1877, 22, S, Canada, England, Michigan, Farm laborer
Mable Stacy, Daughter, F, W, Aug 1883, 16, S, Canada, England, —.2 

Citations

  1. [S387] 1891 Census of Canada, online ancestry.com, Harwich Township, Kent, Ontario; Roll: T-6346; Family No: 60.
  2. [S90] 1900 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Plymouth Township (excluding Plymouth village), Wayne County, Michigan; Page: 3; ED 196; FHL microfilm: 1240754.