Family Histories - Index
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Check out our outstanding collection of family histories in the Zeeland Museum's research room. The items listed under "NOTES" are only samples of what might be found in our collection.
Note: This index includes, but is not limited to, the family files listed below. We will be adding more information periodically, so visit us often.
The Family Histories listed below are located at the Zeeland Museum.
Compiled by Janet Schoettle and Suzy Frederick - February 2016
Updated: August 2019
| FAMILY SURNAME | FIRST NAME | DATE RANGE OF CONTENTS | NOTES |
| Alderink | G. | 1913, 2004 | Letter and newspaper photocopy |
| Alferink | Bernard/ Henrietta | 2006 | 65th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Alofs | Joe | 1980 | Wedding invitation |
| Ambrose | Ken, Anne | no date | Brief newspaper announcement |
| Arendsen | Andrew, Amy | 1964 | Real Estate document |
| Arendsen | Earl/Lou | 2007 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Arendsen | Kathy | 2015 | Newspaper article |
| Arendsen | Mike/Shanna | Birth announcement, Caleb | |
| Arntz | Leland/ Yvonne | 2007 | 40th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Aukeman | Owen | Newspaper photocopy | |
| Baarman | Martin | 1993 | Letter |
| Baert | George, Mattje | 1849-1876 | Transcribed letters - Book on shelf |
| Barensse | Marinus | 1938-1969 | 3 letters |
| Baron | David, Melvin | 1929-1996 | Newspaper article copies, report card |
| Baron | Fran | 1968 | Community survey, article copy |
| Beatrix, Queen of the Netherlands | 1939-2013 | News articles, notes from Netherlands-American Bi-Centennial Committee, scrapbook, calendars | |
| Bekins | Sjoerd | 1992-2005 | Family history, newspaper copies - Book on shelf |
| Benjamin | Picture from newspaper | ||
| Berens | Erv | 1996 | Newspaper article |
| Berghorst | Margaret | Newspaper clipping | |
| Beukema | 1928-1942 | Family reunion notes | |
| Beyer |
Nicholas/ Rolina |
2001 | Family history, newspaper copy |
| Blaukamp | Marie | Newspaper article copy | |
| Blauwkamp |
Jonathan/ Eloise |
2006 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Boehm |
Robert/ Gracile |
2007 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Boes | Gertrude | 1915 | Wedding invitation |
| Boes | Harris/Mildred | 20006 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Boes | Mary | 1893-1895 | Two school report cards from Borculo Public School |
| Boeve | Jacob/Janice | 2007 | 40th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Bohl | Harold/Ruth | 2006 | 65th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Bolier | David, Helena | 1991 | original |
| Bonnema & Hiemstra | Hietske & Steven | 1882 | Wedding announcement |
| Boone | Egbertus | Book on shelf | |
| Boone | James | 1962-1967 | Newspaper article, family history |
| Boone | Jan H. | Book on shelf | |
| Boonstra | Wopke | 1865-2007 | Transcribed letters, newspaper copies |
| Borgers | Albert | Family history | |
| Bos | Jacob | 1867-1916 | Family history, letter, pictures (copies) |
| Bos | Jan | Book on shelf | |
| Bosch | Harmon | 1847-1989 | Family history |
| Bosch | Jan | Book on shelf | |
| Bosch | John | 1950 | Newspaper clipping - Book on shelf |
| Bosch | Minnie | Copy of handwritten letter to Zeeland Historical Society concerning her husband’s (Dr. Gerald Bosch) military uniform. | |
| Bosman | Jan | 1842-1910 | Personal narrative (copy) |
| Boss | Floyd/Ruth | 2006 | 60th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Boss | Laverne | School schedule | |
| Bouwens | Cora | Newspaper clippings | |
| Bouwens | Johannes | 1875-1923 | Document copies, book of poems |
| Bouwmeister | 1912 | Letter | |
| Bouws | J. Russell | 1914-1952 | Family history, magazine article - Book on shelf |
| Bouws | John R. | 1875-1949 | Book on shelf |
| Brill | Peter | Note and house survey | |
| Brinkhuis | Benjamin & Elizabeth (VerLee) | 1937 | Marriage license (copy) |
| Brinks | Bert, Mary | 1921-1995 | Family history |
| Brouwer | Alvin/Isla | 2006 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Brouwer | Gillis | 1996 | Newspaper photo w/ caption |
| Brouwers | Klaas | 1850-1970 | Family history, documents, pictures, letter |
| Brower | Gerrit, Mary | 1847-2000 | Family history |
| Brower | Glenn/Nellie | 2006 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Brower | Louis/Marian | 2006 | 60th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Bruins | Marguerite | Newspaper article copy, entry for Calvin | |
| Brummel | Jack, Lena | 1920-1977 | Documents, news articles, objects |
| Bulthuis | Abel | 1920-1953 | Deeds, death certificate |
| Bultman | James/Hattie | 2007 | 60th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Bush | President | Campaign materials | |
| Buter | Jacob | no date | Description of quilt donated to Historical Society |
| Buursma | William D. | 1997 | Letter or transcript of speech |
| Bylstra | Martin | 1934-1950 | AFL membership booklet, unemployment card |
| Carpenter | Jessie | 1918 | Wedding invitation |
| Cass | Sara | 1898 | Copy of graduation article |
| Clark | Jarrett | 2001 | Brief biography |
| Claver | Willard | 1926-1933 | Letter |
| Coburn | Herman | 1904-1927 | Autobiography, Family history |
| Coburn | Jacob | ||
| Compagner | Dean/Lorie | 2007 | 25th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Dam |
Hendrick/ Kummig |
1847- | Family history |
| Damstra | Garrietta | 2000 | Newspaper photo w/ caption |
| Danhof | Robert (Judge) | 1953-1991 | Newspaper article copies |
| DeBoer | Mark, Anne, Luke | 1997 | Newspaper articles |
| DeBruyn | David & Henrietta (Bosch) | 1900 | Summary of wedding dress (acquired by museum) |
| DeBruyn | Robbertus | 1894-1943 | Family history, receipts, articles |
| DeJong | Flossie | 1905 | Commencement address |
| DeJong | Martha | 1894-1902 | Report cards, valedictory address |
| DeJonge | Audrey | 1952 | Newspaper article copies |
| DeJonge | Jan | 1849-2005 | Family register, article copy, documents; Book on shelf |
| DeJonge | John, Reka | 1983 | Photo (copied) and article by Antonia |
| DeJongh | Genevieve | Receipt for wedding decoration purchases Jan 23, 1945 | |
| Dekker | Diedrick, Jantje | 1866 | Family history, will |
| Dekker | Randall | 1922-2003 | Family history (in Dutch), article copies, obit. |
| Dekker | Book on shelf (Book of Dekkers) | ||
| DeKleine | Keith, Jan | 1996 | Newspaper article |
| DeKoeijer | John | 1884 | Report cards |
| DeKorne | Marinus | Book on shelf | |
| DeKoster | Hazel | 1937 | Newspaper clipping |
| DeKruif | Paul | 1890-1986 | Narratives, copies of articles, history paper, Book on shelf |
| DenDulk | C. J. | 1992- 1997 | Newspaper articles |
| DenHerder | Christiaan | 1813-1954 | Autobiography, family register |
| DenHerder | Jacob | 1834-1952 | Narrative, publication, receipts Book on shelf |
| DePree | Barbara | 1952 | Newspaper article |
| DePree | Bruce, Elaine | 2005 | Newspaper article copy |
| DePree | Dirk Jan (D. J.) | 1891-1990 | Biography, transcript, company publication, newspaper articles and copies |
| DePree | Edna | n.d. | Newspaper article copy, tribute |
| DePree | Gordon | 1930-1976 | Letter, photo |
| DePree | Hugh, Max | 1962-2002 | Newspaper articles & copies, Hope College Magazine |
| DePree | Jan | DePree Family photocopy & History of the DePree Family by Herbert G/ Keppel - Book on shelf | |
| DePree | Willard | 1975-1997 | Family history notes, newspaper articles and copies |
| DePutter | Cornelius | 1848-1878 | Receipts, letters (in Dutch) with translated transcriptions, copies of photos. |
| Derks | Gerrit | 1848-1983 | Family history and writings of Harry Derks - Book on shelf |
| Dethmers | John | 1983 | Very brief biographical sketch |
| DeVries | Folkert | 1999 | Centennial Farm certificate |
| DeVries | Glen/Esther | 2006 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| DeVries | Jan | 1848-1880s | Family history, newspaper clipping about David DeVries (1980) |
| DeVries | Paul/Alma | 2006 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| DeWitt | Geerts | 1847-1857(?) | Copy of translated autobiography |
| DeWitt | Jack & Rich | 2011 | Newspaper article |
| DeWitt | 1815-1939 | Family history | |
| DeWitte |
Leonard/ Gladys |
2006 | 60th wedding anniversary announcements |
| DeYoung | Chris | 1898-1971 | newspaper article copies, vitae, photos |
| DeYoung | Glen & Esther | 1956 | Newspaper article - wedding |
| Dickman | Hillmer | 1952 | Copy of brief newspaper article |
| Dickman | Larry | Obituary | |
| Diemer | Bill | Historical court report | |
| Diemer |
Calvin/ Jeanette |
2006 | 50th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Donia | John & Jean (DeBruyn) | unknown | Brief write up of wedding and wedding dress |
| Dionise | Frank, Dan | 1924-2004 | Narrative, newspaper article copies |
| Disselkoen | Jacob | 1917 | Notice for draft physical |
| Dogeman | Alfred | ||
| Doll | John | 1929 | newspaper article |
| Donkersloot | James | Very brief article | |
| Dornbos | Renger, Bernard | 1864-1977 | Brief family genealogy |
| Duven | Matt (Rev.) | 1972 | Newspaper article copy |
| Duyser | Machael | 1830-1900 | Autobiography |
| Elenbaas | Jacob | 1898 | Newspaper article - class profile |
| Elhart | Simon, Justin | 2000-2006 | Newspaper article copies |
| Elzinga | Richard F. | 1905-1994 | Book on shelf |
| Erlick | Diet | 1984 | Autograph |
| Essing | Hendrik | 1848-1993 | Family history, Centennial certificate application materials |
| Everhard | Cornelia | 1898 | Copy of graduation article |
| Flokstra | Bernie/Gloria | 2007 | 50th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Ford | Gerald | 1949-2007 | Newspaper articles, copies |
| Fox | Evelyn | Newspaper notice | |
| Frankena | Nickolas | 1908-1955 | Newspaper articles, copies citizenship certificate |
| Freriks | Hendrick | no date | Account of homestead |
| Frieswyk | Melvin | no date | Open house invitation |
| Gebbens | Gerrit & Grace | Wedding notice, brief | |
| Geerling | Kay | 1980 | Brief news article |
| Geerlings | Jason/Thelma | 1962 | Mortgage agreement with Wyngarden |
| Geerlings | Martin, Reka | 1993-1989 | Family history, news article |
| Geurink | Betty | 2012 | Newspaper articles |
| Glerum | Jacob | 1816-1924 | Family record |
| Glerum | Lois | 1902 - 1979 | Report cards, Hope diploma, family tree for Jacob Glerum & Kornelia Dominehus descendants (handwritten), remembrance card for Mrs. A. Glerum |
| Gras | John | no date | Account of battery store |
| Groen | Ben | no date | Newspaper article copy |
| Groen | Johannes | 1850 | Deed |
| Groenveld/Groeneveld/Groenevelt | Herman, others | 1915-1938 | Wedding booklet, envelopes |
| Gruppen | Harold, Bill | WWII, 2005 | Newspaper article, copy |
| Grysen | Bernard | Book on shelf | |
| Haakma | Jon | 1907-1978 | Family history |
| Haan | Gysbert | 1768-1847 | Family history |
| Hage | Adrian | 1841-1866 | Family history |
| Haines |
Harvey/ Marjorie |
2006 | 55th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Haines | John/Pauline | 2006 | 60th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Hall | Edgar | 1926 | Business & Interurban history |
| Hamstra | Anna | ||
| Hartgerink | Alexander | 1802-1941 | Biography, copies of letters (translated) |
| Hartgerink | Harold | 1942-1945 | Memoirs of WWII service |
| Hasselman | Egbert | no date | Short family history, map, pictures |
| Haveman | William | no date | Family picture |
| Heasley | William | 1868-1934 | Obituary, article |
| Heck | Joy | 1900-1920 | Timeline, brief article |
| Helder | Irene | 1916-2002 | Book - A Visit to Grandma's House |
| Hendricks | Ed/Johannes | 1886-1928 | Newspaper article copies - Book on shelf |
| Hendricks | Emma | 1889-1958 | Article and book - The Emergency Ward and Mrs. Emma Hendricks |
| Hendrickse | 1918 | Bank receipts | |
| Heuvelhorst | Gerrit H. and Alice (Elhart) | 1912-1972 | their wedding invitation (1912), hand written letter of regret for not attending wedding from Henry Stegeman (1912), postcard mailed from Simon Elhart in France to his uncle (1940s), War Department telegram from son Gerald (1945), 25th wedding anniversary news article (1937), 50th Anniversary Hymn (1962), 2 memorials for Alice (1972) |
| Heuvelhorst | Gerald and Johanna | 1940-2019 | Sugar Ration Card (1940s), Application for and certificate for National Life Insurance Policy (1943), National Honor Roll document (1945), Settlement for Final Pay (1946), Honorable Discharge papers and Separation Qualification Record (1946), Form letter from the office of President Harry S. Truman, The White House, Benefits for WWII Veterans booklet (1947), address book in Unipeco notebook (1959), postcard to Johanna from ‘Bill’ (1987), “A Brief History and U.S. Army Uniform” of Gerald by nephew Hugh Heuvelhorst (2019) |
| Heuvelhorst | Jim/Henrietta | 2006 | 65th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Heyboer | Junior/Jean | 2006 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Hieftje | Gary | 1956 | Photos, civil service notice |
| Hieftje | Johannes, Gerrit | 1867-1930 | Narrative |
| Hilbink | Ray | no date | Newspaper photo w/ caption |
| Hillebrand - Linnemeyer | Catherine | 1923-1999 | Pictures, notes, scrapbook |
| Hoezee | Charles D. | 1956 | Newspaper notice |
| Hoffman | Elizabeth | 1930 | Freshman/sophomore banquet program |
| Holleman | Elaine | Newspaper notice | |
| Hoogestegers | Johannes, Adriaan | 1847-1880 | Family history |
| Hoogland | Les | 1994-2011 | Newspaper articles, copies, pictures |
| Hoogstrate | Arthur, Claire | 1991 | Newspaper article - 50th anniversary announcement |
| Hoogterp (and others) | Hessel | 1881-1940 | Family histories |
| Hospers | Henry | 1817-1968 | Book - Henry Hospers--The People's Friend follows immigrants from Overijssel to Iowa |
| Huizenga | Anna | 1896-1935 | Newspaper articles, copies |
| Huizenga | Cleo | Newspaper article copies, funeral program | |
| Huizenga | Dick | 1938-1942 | Receipts |
| Huizenga | Harm | 1893-1990 | Book - The Huizenga Family in America |
| Huizenga | William | Pictures | |
| Hulvey | Alma | 1925-1983 | Book - Across the Cobwebs of the Years (life in Vriesland) |
| Hunderman | Richard | 1993 | Newspaper article - retirement |
| Huxtable - Tweedle | Sylvia | 1912-1981 | Scrapbook, newspaper articles, letters, pictures |
| Huyser | Quirinus | 1847-1883 | Family lists |
| Jekel | Ida | 1956 | Newspaper notice |
| Jones | Nellie Brinkley | 2006 | Newspaper article copy |
| Jonkheer/ Yonkers | Johannes | 1830-1873 | Family list, Passenger list "Kroonprinz von Hanover" |
| Kaat | Jim | 1963-2013 | Newspaper article, copies, memorabilia |
| Kamara | Maria | 1994-1995 | Newspaper articles, copies, pictures |
| Kamps | Ben | 1918 | Receipts |
| Kamps | John Herbert | Photos/ scrapbook in reference section - Book on shelf | |
| Karsten | Cornelius "Case" | 1979-2007 | Newspaper article copies |
| Karsten | Estella | 1934-1935 | Transcript, teaching certificate |
| Karsten | Gerrit | 1908 | Commencement program |
| Karsten | Kit | 2006 | Newspaper article, copy |
| Karsten | Lucy | 1909 | Commencement program |
| Karsten | Martha | no date | Newspaper article copy |
| Kass | Glenn | no date | Business card for candidacy |
| Keegan | Ginny | 2004 | Newspaper article copy |
| Kemme | Gerrit | 1972-1992 | Newspaper articles, biography, scrapbook |
| Kemmers | Henry | 1913 | Memoir |
| Keppel | Huibert, Govert | Genealogy, family stories, translated; family history books - The Zeeland Keppels (C. VerHage), Derk Kepper and Keppel Family History (incl. letters, translated), 24 volume set and 6 binders in reference section. | |
| Keyzer | Peter/Mae | 2007 | 60th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Kievit | Leonard | 1885-1957 | Birth & death certificates, narrative, newspaper article copy, will, book- Trees to Tulips |
| Kirn | Ray, Debbie | 2004 | Newspaper article copy |
| Klanderman | Jacobus | 1865-1883 | Brief family history |
| Kleinheksel | Earl/Arlene | 2007 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Kleinjans | George | no date | Original writing, in Dutch |
| Klinge | Albert | 1982 | Letter |
| Klomparens | H. J. | 1847-1939 | Registration, in Dutch |
| Kloosterman | Elias | University of Michigan Dental Commencement Program 1911 | |
| Kloosterman | Jacob | 1929-19937 | Correspondence envelopes |
| Kluitenberg | Peter | Windmill model plans, 8 pages | |
| Klynstra | Jacob/Viola | 2007 | 60th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Knoll | Kenneth/Jane | 2007 | 60th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Kole | John W. (Jack) | 1985 | Brief newspaper article copy |
| Kolk | Hilda | 1940 | Wedding shower card from friends, shower party game |
| Kolvoord | Jan | 1949 | Newspaper article copy - memoir |
| Kolyn | Andries | 1880-1977 | Family history |
| Koning | Phillip | no date | Newspaper article copy - founding of Macatawa Bank |
| Koning | Simon/Sara | 2006 | 60th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Kool | Lucas | 1895 | Certificate of naturalization |
| Koops | Don/Mildred | 2007 | 60th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Kortering | Ernest/Joyce | 2007 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Kraai - Hylarides | Lori, Michael | 1980 | Newspaper wedding report |
| Kremer | John (Rev.) | 1908 | Biographical material from General Synod handbook |
| Kromendyk | Lydia | 1914 | Letter |
| Kroodsma | Robert | 1890-1983 | Poems by Kroodsma, letters |
| Kruijthoff (Kruithof) | Pieter (Peter) | 1833-1974 | Family history, copies of photos |
| Kruit | Mabel | 1847-1977 | Family history |
| Kruit (Kruid) | Jan | 1847-1978 | Family history |
| Kuit | Lammert | Book on shelf | |
| Kunde | Grace | no date | Calling card |
| LaHuis | Albert | 1909-1928 | Newspaper article copies, letters, receipt |
| LaHuis | Kasper | 1847-1910 | Narrative, registration |
| Lampe | Marci | 2004 | Newspaper article copy |
| Lampen | (Ensign) Lester | 1942 -1944(?) | Letter to mother, memorial service program |
| Languis | Adrian | 1973-1990 | Newspaper article copies, handwritten notes |
| Languis | Martin | 1918-1919 | Military documents - induction, discharge, medical claim |
| Larson | Clifford | 1927 | Boy Scout membership |
| Leenhouts | Cornelius | 1864-1947 | Newspaper article, legal document |
| Leenhouts | Lilia | 1907-1963 | Family history, photo copies, birth certificate |
| Lokers | Henry | 1873-2000 | Booklet - How We Managed Our Way to the Top, newspaper article copies, timeline |
| Lokers | Vern (Mrs.) | 1883 | Booklet, note in Dutch, military insignia |
| Lokker | Norman & Elaine | Newspaper article | |
| Looman | Gerard | 1944 | Newspaper article (Memorial Day speech) - Book on shelf |
| Lubbers | Geert | 1810-1873 | Letter w/ details of chair in museum |
| Lubbers | Melvin, Roelof | 1907, 1952 | Registration, in Dutch, copy of newspaper article |
| Lubbers-Johnson | Elizabeth | 1847-1974 | Book-Elizabeth Lubbers Johnson: Ancestors, Descendants, Remembrances |
| Lucas | Steven | 1794-1863 | Short biography |
| Lugten | Jan Harm | 1865-1999 | Family history |
| Margriet, Princess | 1980, 1997 | Newspaper article copies | |
| Masselink | John | 1943-1980 | Publications, inventory, notes, book- Dr. John Masselink: A Man of Unswerving Selflessness |
| Mast | Erwin/Alnora | n.d. | 50th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Mast | Henry/Hattie | 1955 | Lease/sale agreement with Junior Mast |
| Mast | Jason | 1944 | Newspaper clipping |
| Mast | Joe | 1946, 1970 | Death record and warranty deed copies |
| Mast | Junior/Myra | 2007 | 50th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Matthysse | Marinus | 1912-2000 | Brief family record |
| McGeehan | Al | 2009 | Newspaper article |
| Meengs | George | Photo album in miscellaneous drawer | |
| Meeunsen | John | 1847 | Registration (in Dutch) |
| Meeuwsen | Jan | 1844-1960 | Family history |
| Mepplink | Jennie | Copy of hand written letter to Miss Minnie Wilkerdink, 2 ribbon book marks that go with letter. | |
| Meulendyke | Elmer | 1893-1985 | Discharge papers, handwritten memoirs & copies |
| Meyaard | Geesje | 1911 | Legal note |
| Meyering | John | no date | Copy of newspaper article re: birthday |
| Meyers | Hannes | 1992? - 2002 | Copies of articles, installation program |
| Michmerhuizen | Gerald | 1980 | Brief article |
| Miller | Howard, Martha | 1983-2005 | Newspaper article copies, catalogs |
| Moerdyke | Jacobus | 1816-1887 | Autobiography, translated; 24 volume set and 6 binders in reference section |
| Mossner | 2004 | Article about Santa visit | |
| Nagelkirk | Mary, Anna | no date | War ration book |
| Naglekirk | Gordon/Hazel | 2007 | 60th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Nederveld | Abraham | no date | Family history |
| Nederveld | Jan | no date | Family history |
| Neifer | Marty | 2004 | Newspaper article copy |
| Nies | Dick | no date | copy of article |
| Noorhof | Susan | 1898 | Copy of graduation article |
| Nousen | Harold/Jean | n.d. | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Nykamap | Rynd | 1856-1940 | Descendants of R. Nykamp - Book on shelf |
| Nykamp | Gerrit John | 1856-1915 | Book on shelf |
| Nykerk | Egbert | 1907 | Registration, in Dutch |
| Nystron | Harry | 1907 | Report card |
| Olree | Annie | 1855-1929 | Photos, summary of records |
| Osswarde | 1871 | Article about fire | |
| Overweg | George | Book on shelf | |
| Padding | 1940, 1956 | Receipt, newspaper notice | |
| Petroelje | Peter | 1880-1950 | Family history |
| Plewes | Thomas | 1991-2002 | News article copies, US Army Reserve news release, programs |
| Poest | B.J. | 1821-1924 | Brief biography |
| Pool | Robert, Lee, John | no date | Newspaper article |
| Post | Abe | 1885-1975 | Biography - The Way We Were |
| Prince | Henry | 1952 | Empty envelope |
| Prins | Henry | no date | National Honor Roll certificate |
| Prins | Klaas J. | 1880-1904 | Deeds, mortgage & insurance documents, Citizenship document |
| Prins | Nicholas | no date | National Honor Roll certificate |
| Pruim | Albert | 1914 | Wedding announcement |
| Pruim | Bernadine J. | 1905 | Wedding invitation |
| Pyl | Hendrick | 1848-1929 | Brief newspaper article |
| Querry | Ann | 1994-2010 | Newspaper articles |
| Raterink | Gordon | 1997 | News article copies re: career & retirement |
| Redder | Henry | 2008-2014 | News articles - retirement & obituary |
| Reidsma | Irene | 1979-2000 | Scrapbook, newspaper article copies. Includes some history of Bentheim |
| Renting | Sena | 2016 | Photo of grave marker |
| Richardson | Mary | Newspaper article | |
| Riddering | Jan | 1788-1847 | Booklet- Bi-centennial celebration of his birth |
| Riemersma | Gerrit | House photo. Book on shelf | |
| Rijsdorp | Book on shelf | ||
| Ritsema | Wilma | 1910-1993 | Autobiography |
| Roelofs | Gilbert | 1955 | Cemetery plot deed |
| Rogers | Malcolm | 1996 | Obituary, Zeeland High School Call to Remembrance |
| Rooks | Gerrit & Jane | 1923 | Marriage announcement |
| Rookus | George Henry | 1898 | Copy of graduation article |
| Sall | Joe & Albertha (Groeneveld) | 1918 - 2017 | Birth certificate (Albertha), wedding booklet, biographical printout (Albertha) |
| Schaap | Cornelius | 1948 | Will |
| Schermer | Carl | 1953 | Legal notice, record book, estimate |
| Scholma | Sena | 1997 | Newspaper article |
| Scholten & TerHorst | no date | Provenance of collar and cuffs | |
| Schreur | Bernard/Anna | 1949 | Oil & gas lease |
| Schreur | George | 1958 | Newspaper announcement - 50th anniversary |
| Seinen | Lee/Marcia | 2006 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Shoemaker |
Benjamin/ Mary Scharphorn |
no date | Contact information |
| Shoemaker | Klaas | 1847-present | Complete family genealogy - 4 volumes |
| Shoemaker | Klaas | Book on shelf | |
| Slabbekorn | Russell | no date | Memorial article |
| Smallegan | Jan (Hann) | 1849-1907 | List of descendants, historical notes |
| Smit | Wolter | Book on shelf in English and Dutch | |
| Smith | Jim | no date | Brief information about Mr. Smith's experience at the end of WWII, description of uniform items donated |
| Snyder | Phillip | 2005 | Copy of newspaper article |
| Sooy | See Heck | ||
| South | Laverne | 1951-1958 | Wedding announcement |
| Spitsbergen | Jan, Henry | 1847-1984 | Book - Just One Son: a Spitsbergen Family Record of Two Pioneers, Centennial Certificate application, early land records, individual records |
| Sprik | Geritjan, Adrianna | 1830-1962 | Family tree, photo copies |
| Spyker | Dirk J. | 1913 | Election Business Card |
| Staal | Willem | 1845-1927 | Family tree and misc. correspondence - Book on shelf |
| Stamboek | See Stamboek Familie Smit books | ||
| Steenwyk | Henry | Book on shelf | |
| Stegeman | Book on shelf | ||
| Stegeman | Mannes | 1819-1924 | Biographical narrative & Historical Sketch of Groningen - Book on shelf |
| Stegeman | Marybeth | 1967 | postcard from ‘Daddy’ |
| Stegenga | Siebolt | 1847-1972 | Family history |
| Steinfort | Dirk | 1877-1879 | Military record book, in Dutch |
| Stephenson | Christy | 2005 | Copy of newspaper article |
| Sterk | Peter, Jo | 1980 | 40th anniversary notice |
| Sterken | James | 1940 | Postal telegraph |
| Struik | Bruce, Elaine | 2003 | Copy of newspaper article |
| Tabor | Tom | 1956 | Brief newspaper notice |
| Tanis | Robert | 1884-1975 | Copy of Ancestors and Descendants of Robert Tanis |
| Telgenhof | John | Newspaper clippings, certificates, copies of Telgenhof genealogy (dated 1941) | |
| TenHarmsel | Harvey | 1996 | Brief newspaper article - retirement |
| TenHave | Hollis, Ralph | 1938 and undated | Report card, newspaper article |
| TerHaar | Wayne | 2009 | Newspaper articles - retirement |
| Teusink | Josh | 2005 | Copy of newspaper article |
| Tibbets | William | 1989 | Copy of newspaper article |
| Timmer |
Claarence/ Delia |
2007 | 60th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Timmer | Dick | no date | Copies of 2 newspaper articles |
| Timmer | Klaas Harms | 1650-1969 | Book - Timmer genealogy |
| Timmerman | Ralph | 1987 | Details regarding his coat donated by his daughter |
| Torrey | Mike | 1998? | Copy of newspaper article |
| Toth | Ryan | 2011 | Letter |
| Tukker | Jan | 1930 | Letter |
| Tweedle | Sylvia | 1994 | Obituary |
| VanAsselt | Jan | 1200-1989 | Book - A VanAsselt History |
| VanAsselt | Willem | Book on shelf | |
| VanBree | D., Mary | 2006 and undated | Condo deed, newspaper article copy, receipt |
| VanBruggen | Neal | 2004 | Newspaper photo w/ caption |
| VanCoevering | Anthony | 1994 | Obituary |
| VanCoevering | Cornelius, Dean | 1867-1975 | Family history |
| VandeBunte | Anna | 1991 | Newspaper article - retirement |
| VandeLaare | Abraham | 1815-1895 | Notes on family history |
| VandeLuyster | Cyrus (John) | no date | Memoir |
| VandeLuyster | Jannes | 1648-1937 | "Meet the VandeLusters" newspaper article re: Leenhouts, letter w/ translation, booklet - Life and Times of Jannes VandeLuyster |
| VandeLuyster | Marinus | 1902 | Copy of historical feature (newspaper) |
| Vandenberg | Christian | 1826-1971 | Family history |
| Vandenberg | Robert | no date | Copy of newspaper article |
| VandenBosch |
Graddus/ Tamme |
1848-1916 | Narratives, family tree, records re: memorial - Book on shelf |
| VandenBosch | Pieter, Grietje | 1850-1984 | Family history, narrative |
| VandenBosch | William | 1941-43 | Draft notices |
| VandenHeuvel | Dennis/Angie | 2006 | 60th wedding anniversary announcements |
| VanderBurgh | John | 1978-2005 | News article and copies, memorial booklets |
| VanderHeide | Benjamin | 1898 | Teacher's Second Grade Certificate |
| VanderHeide | Bernard | 1894-1911 | Teacher's certificates, tax receipts |
| VanderHeide | Herbert | 1903-1989 | "Thumbnails", newspaper article copies |
| VanderJagt | Guy | no date | Campaign literature |
| VanderKolk | Alvin, Joyce | 1951-1952 | Wedding and birth announcements |
| VanderKolk | Frank | 1952 | Farm operation agreement |
| VanderKolk | Marvin | 1944 | Copy of letter to aunt and uncle |
| VanderKooi | Jan, Randall | 1980 & 2005 | Wedding announcement, news article copy |
| VanderMeulen | Cornelius | 1832-1905 | Sermon (includes biography) Reflections of Rev. Jacob van der Meulen (loose pages), newspaper articles |
| VanderMeulen | Dr. C | 1847-1861 | Translated Remembrances of Dr. C. VanderMeulen |
| VanderMeulen | Looseleaf book- History of one VanderMeulen Family | ||
| VanderWall | Mark | no date | Magazine or newsletter article |
| VanderWeide | Mary | no date | Narrative |
| VanDijk | Gerrit | Book on shelf, Vol. I and supplement | |
| VanDorp | Evelyn | 1999-2007 | Copies of newspaper articles |
| VanDort | Dorothy | 2015 | News article - 90th birthday |
| VanDort | Paul | 1998 | Newspaper article copy |
| VanDyke | La Verne | no date | Memorial article |
| VanDyke | Paul/Nora | 2006 | 50th wedding anniversary announcement |
| VanHees | Johannes | 1809-1901 | Brief family history |
| VanHoven | Gilbert | 1950 | Newspaper article, memorial book, scrapbook |
| VanHoven | Jan | 1788-1991 | Family group sheet |
| VanHoven | Mamie | no date | Copies of looseleaf book, Our Yesterdays |
| VanKampen | Males C | 1942 | Wedding booklet |
| VanKley | 1898 | Copy of graduation article | |
| VanKoevering | Antoinette, Cornelius, Johanna | 1834-1996 | Fact sheet (Johanna) news articles & obituaries |
| VanKoevering | Ivan/Betty | n.d. | 50th wedding anniversary announcements |
| VanKoevering | 1874-1960 | Short biographies of several VanKoeverings, history of the Zeeland Record | |
| VanKoeveringe | Izak | 1815-1949 | Genealogy, narrative, "Martin Van Couvering Memoirs", booklet- Van Koevering Family Register, book- Genealogy of the Antoni Johannes Van Koevering Brandh of the Izaak Van Koevering Family |
| VanKolkenburgh | Glenn | 1936 | Junior-senior banquet booklet |
| VanKolkenburgh | J.S. | 1914 | Wedding anniversary announcement |
| VanLoo | Cornelius, Dirk | 1849-1927 | Obituaries, letters, biography, stock certificates, newspaper articles, house record, speeches, "My Childhood Recollections" by Mary VanLoo, newspaper article copies, "Sleepy Time Tales" story collection |
| VanLoo | Gertrude | 1902 | Graduation announcement |
| VanLopik | Ed | 1946 | Receipt |
| VanMalsen | Daniel | 2003 | Newspaper article copy |
| VanNoord | Hendrik | Books on shelf - one English and one Dutch | |
| VanNoord | Jan | 1766 - ? | Family history and narrative in Dutch & English, photos |
| VanOmmen | 1917 | Letter, not translated | |
| VanPeursem | John, George | 1930-1998 | Sermon, newspaper article copies |
| VanRaalte | Albertus | 1836-2004 | Newspaper articles, biographical outline, letters |
| VanRegenmorter | Bill | 1984 | Reception program |
| VanRhee | Edward | 1980 | Wedding anniversary article |
| VanSytzama |
Johannes/ Daniel |
1814-1914 | Letters, VanSytzama Mansion Renovation, account of military regiment in Netherlands |
| VanTubbergan | Kathleen | no date | Newspaper article copy |
| VanVoorst | Dorothy | 1941 | Newspaper picture |
| VanVoorst | Henrietta | no date | Transcription of interview |
| VanVranken | Herbert | no date | Newspaper article copy |
| VanVroeger | no date | Letter, in dutch | |
| VanWingerden | Boudewijn | 1853-1987 | Family group records, account of military regiment in Netherlands |
| VanWyk | Henry/Marilyn | n.d. | 60th wedding anniversary announcement |
| VanZoren | Gerrit | 1848-1962 | "From Vriesland to Zeeland", newspaper articles, see also book A Farm Album from the Michigan Dutch Colony |
| Vedders | 1923-1948 | Empty envelopes | |
| Veldheer | Antje | 1925 | Mortician's bill |
| Veldheer | Henry | 1893-1929 | Tax receipts, Probate Court record |
| Veldheer | Larry, Wilma | 1992-2007 | Newspaper article copies |
| Veldheer | Marlene | 1936-2012 | School certificates, newspaper article copy, funeral card |
| Veltman | Lois | 1992 | Newspaper article |
| Veneklasen | Berend/Roelof | 1847-1928 | Family group records, Veneklasen Heritage narration re: brickyard, newspaper articles, high school graduation program - 1898 |
| Veneklasen | J.H. | no date | Family history |
| Vereeke | David | 1828-1961 | Brief list of descendents, some additional notes |
| VerHage | Cecelia | 1860- | Booklet - "Dear Pen Pals", birth certificate, stock certificate, newspaper article copies, anecdotes, see also VanZoren booklet - "From Vriesland to Zeeland". |
| VerHage | Cornelius | 1795-1987 | Booklet - "Genealogy of Cornelius VerHage & Neeltje Tanis Family |
| Verhage | Dirk | 1700-1988 | Family genealogy (in Dutch) marriage announcement, newspaper copy, booklet - "Recollections by the VerHafe Sisters" |
| VerHulst | Marie | 1923 | Marriage announcement |
| VerPlank | Joos | 1844-1921 | Booklet - "Autobiography of Joos VerPlank" |
| Verplank | Laura | 1993-1994 | News article |
| VerPlank | Peter | 1877-1958 | Family tree, copies of photos, notes in original Dutch and translated, Dutch documents |
| VerStege | |||
| Vis | Louis | 1972 | Newspaper article copy |
| Vis | William | 1886-1969 | Newspaper article |
| Visschers | Peter | 1860-1873 | Letters researching genealogy |
| Volkers | Various newspaper clippings and telegrams | ||
| Vollink | Bob | 1977 | Newspaper picture |
| Vollink | Gerald | Commencement program, pocket notebook, WWII veteran’s banquet program | |
| Voss | Dorothy | Newspaper article and certificate | |
| Vredeveld | Almer/Bertha | 2006 | 60th wedding anniversary announcements |
| Wabeke | "The Journey of" - Book on shelf | ||
| Wagner | Paige | 2004 | Santa Clause newspaper photo |
| Warren | Mrs. G. | 1924 | Newspaper ad |
| Wasson-Bosch | Catherine | 1994-2006 | Newspaper article copies |
| Weersing | Hilligje | 1749-1961 | Booklet - "Genealogy of the Weersing Family and Janssen Family of East Holland, MI" |
| Wells | O. H. | See file under Zeeland Depot (businesses) | |
| Westhoek | Cornelius | Grand Haven Reflections | |
| Westrate | Richard | 1980 | Wedding report |
| Whitsitt | Thomas | 1952 | Newspaper article copy |
| Wichers | Henry | Copy of his patent issued June 16, 1908 | |
| Wichers |
William/ Wynand |
1848-1971 | Biographies, short memoir by Edward Wichers, letter, booklet - "Willard C. Wichers: Dutch Pay Tribute to Wichers - The Dutch Connection", lumberyard business records newspaper article copies |
| Wiggers | Henry | 1992 | Newspaper article |
| Wildschut | Ralph | 1914-1998 | Obituary |
| Wiley | Elmer | no date | Description of hand-made shovel donated by grandson |
| Williams | Yolanda | 1992 | Newspaper article |
| Wilson | President Woodrow | Democracy’s Case in a Nutshell booklet | |
| Windemuller | Henry | no date | Newspaper article copy |
| Winter | Punjen(?) | 1850 | Land grant deed |
| Wollters | Bern/Joyce | 2007 | 60th wedding anniversary announcement |
| Wolters | Joyce | 2005 | Newspaper photo w/ caption |
| Wyngarden | Dennis, Clifford | 1944 - 2007 | Interview, Purple Heart notification - D-Day information |
| Wyngarden | Ryan | 1987 | Newspaper article (dated Mar. 3, 2013) |
| Yntema | Gordon | 1968(?) | Obituary, newspaper article |
| Yntema | Clarence "Kelly" | 1997 | Obituary, memorial card |
| Yntema | Hessel | 1847-1954 | Book - The Family of Hessel O. Yntema Frisian Immigrant to Michigan, 1847; See also Yntema - Book on shelf |
| Yonker | Arnold | 1993 | Newspaper article - retirement |
| Yonkers | Myrtle | 1980 | Newspaper article - retirement |
|
Yonkers/ Jonkheer |
See file under Jonkheer | ||
| Ypma | Martin | 1810-1892(?) | Booklet - Met DeDominee De OceaanOver Ds. Marten Annes Ypma (in Dutch), newspaper article copy, family group records |
| Zandee | Minnie | 1993 | “Cousins Reunited When Zeeland Meets Zeeland” article from the Zeeland Record |
| Zandee | Peter and Marie | 1951-1977 | Dutch passports for both (1951), Holland-America Line (ship) Passenger List (1951), “Immigrants are Good English Students” article from the Zeeland Record (1952), “They like it Here” article from the Zeeland Record (1952), Certificate of Naturalization for both (1957), Certificate of Congratulations of Citizenship from Gerald R. Ford, U.S. Rep. for both, letter from the U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service (1957), Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag card, Welcome to the U.S.A. “Citizenship” pamphlet, U.S. passports for both (1977) |
| Zoet | Dick | 1918 | Induction Notices |
| Zoet | Honnes | 1911-1926 | Marriage announcement, license & vehicle registration, legal notice |
| Zwagerman | Johannes | no date | Brief newspaper article copy w/ photos, dated 1993 |
| Zwagerman |
Staffel/ Johannes/ Marten/ Marvin |
1984 | Newspaper clipping - centennial farm |
| Zwemer | Adrian | 1849-1864 | Immigration narrative and launch of missionary ship - The Ship That Sailed and the Keel That Never Kissed the Sea, newspaper clipping regarding letters |
| Zwemer-Boon | Adrian | 1842-1898 | Book - Genealogy and History of the Zwemer-Boon Family (translated) |