Ralph Paul Van Dyke

Ralph Paul Van Dyke BIRTH 15 Aug 1826 Usquert, Eemsmond Municipality, Groningen, Netherlands DEATH 2 Oct 1902 (aged 76) Kent County, Michigan, USA BURIAL Saint Andrews Catholic Cemetery Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA MEMORIAL ID 142356685 ·

Ralph VanDyke was born in the rural farming village of Usquert, Groningen, Netherlands into a Catholic family living in this very Protestant part of the country. Immigrated to USA in 1853 settling in Grand Rapids area. Married Mary Ann Harriskey, a native of Ireland. His occupation was that of Gardener. Attended St. Andrew's Cathedral parish. His father, Paul had passed away in Netherlands. Rest of family immigrated shortly after. His brother, Martin was also living in Grand Rapids and attending St. Andrew's. His mother, Catharine and brother, Albert and family were living in Bowne and attending St. Patrick parish. Sister, Martha married Mathias Kreiser of St. Mary's, New Salem.

Family Members

Parents Paul Pieter Silvester VanDyke 1801–1845

Catharine Roelfs Slot VanDyke 1800–1864

Spouse
Mary Ann Harriskey Van Dyke 1831–1913

Siblings

Martin VanDyke 1828–1896

Albert Van Dyke 1836–1917

Martha VanDyke Kreiser 1838–1914

Children Anna May Van Dyke Kreiser 1876–1943

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Death of Ralph Van Dyke

Ralph Van Dyke, for many years a resident of Kent County, died at his home on Hall Street a few roads south of the city limits at 4:30 this morning, from heart trouble and general debility. Mr. Van Dyke was 77 years of age and leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Kreisier, of 85 Kent Street. The funeral will be held at St. Andrews cathedral at 9 o'clock Saturday morning.

Birth: Aug. 15, 1826 Usquert Eemsmond Municipality Groningen, Netherlands Death: Oct. 2, 1902 Kent County Michigan, USA

Ralph VanDyke was born in the rural farming village of Usquert, Groningen, Netherlands into a Catholic family living in this very Protestant part of the country. Immigrated to USA in 1853 settling in Grand Rapids area. Married Mary Ann Harriskey, a native of Ireland. His occupation was that of Gardener. Attended St. Andrew's Cathedral parish. His father, Paul had passed away in Netherlands. Rest of family immigrated shortly after. His brother, Martin was also living in Grand Rapids and attending St. Andrew's. His mother, Catharine and brother, Albert and family were living in Bowne and attending St. Patrick parish. Sister, Martha married Mathias Kreiser of St. Mary's, New Salem.

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Parents:

 Paul Pieter Silvester VanDyke (1801 - 1845)

 Catharine Roelfs Slot VanDyke (1800 - 1864)

Spouse:

 Mary Ann Harriskey Van Dyke (1831 - 1913)*

Children:

 Anna May Van Dyke Kreiser (1876 - 1943)*

Siblings:

 Ralph Paul Van Dyke (1826 - 1902)

 Martin VanDyke (1828 - 1896)*

 Albert Van Dyke (1836 - 1917)*

 Martha VanDyke Kreiser (1838 - 1914)*

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Burial: Saint Andrews Catholic Cemetery Grand Rapids Kent County Michigan, USA

Maintained by: Youker83 Originally Created by: Mike Cronk Record added: Feb 08, 2015 Find A Grave Memorial# 142356685

Ralph Paul Van Dyke BIRTH 15 Aug 1826 Usquert, Eemsmond Municipality, Groningen, Netherlands DEATH 2 Oct 1902 (aged 76) Kent County, Michigan, USA BURIAL Saint Andrews Catholic Cemetery Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA MEMORIAL ID 142356685 ·

Ralph VanDyke was born in the rural farming village of Usquert, Groningen, Netherlands into a Catholic family living in this very Protestant part of the country. Immigrated to USA in 1853 settling in Grand Rapids area. Married Mary Ann Harriskey, a native of Ireland. His occupation was that of Gardener. Attended St. Andrew's Cathedral parish. His father, Paul had passed away in Netherlands. Rest of family immigrated shortly after. His brother, Martin was also living in Grand Rapids and attending St. Andrew's. His mother, Catharine and brother, Albert and family were living in Bowne and attending St. Patrick parish. Sister, Martha married Mathias Kreiser of St. Mary's, New Salem.

Family Members

Parents Paul Pieter Silvester VanDyke 1801–1845

Catharine Roelfs Slot VanDyke 1800–1864

Spouse Mary Ann Harriskey Van Dyke 1831–1913

Siblings
Martin VanDyke 1828–1896
Albert Van Dyke 1836–1917

Martha VanDyke Kreiser 1838–1914

Children
Anna May Van Dyke Kreiser 1876–1943