Martin Beardsley1

Family
TMG ID:48561, (c 1822 - )
Relationship:4th cousin 5 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*William Beardsley1 B: c 1790
Mother*Bata Van Valkenburg1 B: 17 Mar 1793

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Chloe Beardsley1

Family
TMG ID:48562, (c 1824 - )
Relationship:4th cousin 5 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*William Beardsley1 B: c 1790
Mother*Bata Van Valkenburg1 B: 17 Mar 1793

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Jacob Van Valkenburg1

Family
TMG ID:48563, (28 May 1795 - 3 Mar 1879)
Relationship:3rd cousin 6 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Bartholomeus Van Valkenburg1 B: 25 Aug 1753
Mother*Catherine Pruyn1 B: 21 May 1765, D: 14 May 1854

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 18 Oct 1820, Jacob, age 25 years, 4 months and 20 days, and Mary Bethia Higgins, age 27 years, daughter of: David Higgins and Eunice Gilbert, were married at Bath, Steuben County, New YorkG.1
     

Children of: Jacob Van Valkenburg and Mary Bethia Higgins

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Mary Bethia Higgins1

Family
TMG ID:48564, (Oct 1793 - 10 May 1871)
Father*David Higgins1
Mother*Eunice Gilbert

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Wednesday, 18 Oct 1820, her married name became Mrs. Van Valkenburg (née Higgins).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 18 Oct 1820, Mary, age 27 years, and Jacob Van Valkenburg, age 25 years, 4 months and 20 days, son of: Bartholomeus Van Valkenburg and Catherine Pruyn, were married at Bath, Steuben County, New YorkG.1
     

Children of: Mary Bethia Higgins and Jacob Van Valkenburg

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

David Higgins1

Family
TMG ID:48565

Alias(es)

  • Title: he was also known as Reverend David Higgins.1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageDavid and Eunice Gilbert were married.1
     

Child of: David Higgins and Eunice Gilbert

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited31 Jul 2019

Eunice Gilbert1

Family
TMG ID:48566

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Higgins (née Gilbert).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageEunice and David Higgins were married.1
     

Child of: Eunice Gilbert and David Higgins

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh1,2

Family
TMG ID:48567, (23 Sep 1821 - 2 Aug 1888)
Relationship:4th cousin 5 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Jacob Van Valkenburg1 B: 28 May 1795, D: 3 Mar 1879
Mother*Mary Bethia Higgins1 B: Oct 1793, D: 10 May 1871

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Title: he was also known as Judge Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh.1,2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageTuesday, 10 Sep 1844, Robert, age 22 years, 11 months and 18 days, and Catherine F. Rumsey, daughter of: David Rumsey, were married at Bath, Steuben County, New YorkG.1
     
MarriageMonday, 25 Nov 1867, Robert, age 46 years, 2 months and 2 days, and Anna Simpson, age 37 years were married at Yokahama-Shi, Kanagawa-Ken, JapanG.1
     

Children of: Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh and Anna Simpson

Other Family Details

     Adoption: Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh adopted Daisy Ernest Stone.1

Adoption: Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh adopted Eliza Van Valkenburg.1

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Other: Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh Robert Bruce received an academic education, adopted the profession of law, and served three terms in the New York assembly. When the civil war opened he was placed in command of the state recruiting depot at Elmira, New York, and organized seventeen regiments for the field. He served in congress in 1861-'5, having been chosen as a Republican, and took the field in 1862 as colonel of the 107th regiment of New York volunteers, which he commanded at Antietam. In the 38th congress he was chairman of the committees on the militia, and expenditures in the state department. He was appointed by President Johnson in 1865 acting commissioner of Indian affairs, during the absence of the commissioner, and in 1866-'9 was United States minister to Japan. He became a resident of Florida when he returned from that mission, and was chosen associate justice of the state supreme court, which place he held at his death. Judge Van Valkenburg was an able politician and jurist.
    Edited Appletons Encyclopedia, Copyright © 2001 VirtualologyTM.2

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
between 1866 and 1869Tokyo, JapanGserved as minister to Japan2

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
  2. [S609] Famous Americans, online <http://www.famousamericans.net/robertbrucevanvalkenburg/>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Famous Americans.
Last Edited14 Mar 2022

Catherine F. Rumsey1

Family
TMG ID:48568, (c 1823 - 1863)
Father*David Rumsey1

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Tuesday, 10 Sep 1844, her married name became Mrs. Van Valkenburgh (née Rumsey).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageTuesday, 10 Sep 1844, Catherine and Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh, age 22 years, 11 months and 18 days, son of: Jacob Van Valkenburg and Mary Bethia Higgins, were married at Bath, Steuben County, New YorkG.1
     

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

David Rumsey1

Family
TMG ID:48569

Child of: David Rumsey

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Anna Simpson1

Family
TMG ID:48570, (1830 - 5 Sep 1887)

Primary Birth & Death

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Monday, 25 Nov 1867, her married name became Mrs. Van Valkenburgh (née Simpson).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMonday, 25 Nov 1867, Anna, age 37 years, and Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh, age 46 years, 2 months and 2 days, son of: Jacob Van Valkenburg and Mary Bethia Higgins, were married at Yokahama-Shi, Kanagawa-Ken, JapanG.1
     

Children of: Anna Simpson and Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh

Other Family Details

     Adoption: Anna Simpson adopted Daisy Ernest Stone.1

Adoption: Anna Simpson adopted Eliza Van Valkenburg.1

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited14 Mar 2022

Daisy Ernest Stone1

Family
TMG ID:48571, (1866 - )
Relationship:5th cousin 4 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Adoptive father*Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh1 B: 23 Sep 1821, D: 2 Aug 1888
Adoptive mother*Anna Simpson1 B: 1830, D: 5 Sep 1887

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: She was also known as Anna Van Valkenburgh1
  • Name-Married: on Wednesday, 10 Oct 1888, her married name became Mrs. Schoonmaker (née Stone).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 10 Oct 1888, Daisy, age 22 years, and Alfred L. Schoonmaker were married at Jacksonville, Duval County, FloridaG.1
     

Other Family Details

     Adoption: Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh adopted Daisy Ernest Stone.1

Adoption: Anna Simpson adopted Daisy Ernest Stone.1

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited14 Mar 2022

Alfred L. Schoonmaker1

TMG ID:48572

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 10 Oct 1888, Alfred and Daisy Ernest Stone, age 22 years, daughter of: Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh and Anna Simpson, were married at Jacksonville, Duval County, FloridaG.1
     

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Eliza Van Valkenburg1

Family
TMG ID:48573, (c 1870 - )
Relationship:5th cousin 4 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Adoptive father*Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh1 B: 23 Sep 1821, D: 2 Aug 1888
Adoptive mother*Anna Simpson1 B: 1830, D: 5 Sep 1887

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Eliza Van Valkenburg was born circa 1870, at FloridaG.1

'Non-primary' Vitals

Other Family Details

     Adoption: Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh adopted Eliza Van Valkenburg.1

Adoption: Anna Simpson adopted Eliza Van Valkenburg.1

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited14 Mar 2022

David Higgins Van Valkenburgh1

Family
TMG ID:48574, (23 May 1823 - 31 May 1862)
Relationship:4th cousin 5 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Jacob Van Valkenburg1 B: 28 May 1795, D: 3 Mar 1879
Mother*Mary Bethia Higgins1 B: Oct 1793, D: 10 May 1871

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSunday, 5 Dec 1852, David, age 29 years, 6 months and 12 days, and Elizabeth C. Humphreys, age 25 years, 9 months and 12 days were married at Manitowoc County, WisconsinG.1
     

Child of: David Higgins Van Valkenburgh and Elizabeth C. Humphreys

Other Family Details

     Adoption: David Higgins Van Valkenburgh adopted William Gilbert Van Valkenburg.1

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Anecdote: David Higgins Van Valkenburgh died without issue.1

Other Major Events

  • Military: circa 1860, David Higgins Van Valkenburgh, military service, Company F, 13th New Jersey Infantry and the 1st New York Light Artillery. Major of the first New York Artillery.2,3

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
  2. [S610] Howell Research Room, online <http://www.howellresearch.com/d0079/g0000026.html#I118765>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Howell Res. Room.
  3. [S611] History Sites - The Civil War Message Board Portal, online <http://history-sites.com/mb/cw/mocwmb/index.cgi?noframes;read=2567>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - History Sites.
Last Edited16 Sep 2022

Elizabeth C. Humphreys1

Family
TMG ID:48575, (23 Feb 1827 - )

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Elizabeth C. Humphreys was born on Friday, 23 Feb 1827, at New YorkG.1

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Sunday, 5 Dec 1852, her married name became Mrs. Van Valkenburgh (née Humphreys).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSunday, 5 Dec 1852, Elizabeth, age 25 years, 9 months and 12 days, and David Higgins Van Valkenburgh, age 29 years, 6 months and 12 days, son of: Jacob Van Valkenburg and Mary Bethia Higgins, were married at Manitowoc County, WisconsinG.2
     

Child of: Elizabeth C. Humphreys and David Higgins Van Valkenburgh

Other Family Details

     Adoption: Elizabeth C. Humphreys adopted William Gilbert Van Valkenburg.2

Citations

  1. [S610] Howell Research Room, online <http://www.howellresearch.com/d0079/g0000026.html#I118765>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Howell Res. Room.
  2. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited14 Mar 2022

William Gilbert Van Valkenburg1

Family
TMG ID:48576, (Sep 1854 - 24 Jun 1934)
Relationship:5th cousin 4 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Adoptive father*David Higgins Van Valkenburgh1,2 B: 23 May 1823, D: 31 May 1862
Adoptive mother*Elizabeth C. Humphreys1,2 B: 23 Feb 1827
FatherBartholomew Jacob Van Valkenburgh1 B: 23 Apr 1831, D: 22 Nov 1896
MotherMariette Bailey1 B: c 1835, D: b 1855

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSunday, 1 Jan 1888, William, age 33 years and 4 months, and Ella L. Beardsley, age 33 years and 3 months were married at Umatilla County, OregonG.1
     

Child of: William Gilbert Van Valkenburg and Ella L. Beardsley

Other Family Details

     Adoption: David Higgins Van Valkenburgh adopted William Gilbert Van Valkenburg.1

Adoption: Elizabeth C. Humphreys adopted William Gilbert Van Valkenburg.1

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
  2. [S610] Howell Research Room, online <http://www.howellresearch.com/d0079/g0000026.html#I118765>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Howell Res. Room.
Last Edited14 Mar 2022

Ella L. Beardsley1

Family
TMG ID:48577, (Oct 1854 - 11 Mar 1933)

Primary Birth & Death

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Sunday, 1 Jan 1888, her married name became Mrs. Van Valkenburg (née Beardsley).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSunday, 1 Jan 1888, Ella, age 33 years and 3 months, and William Gilbert Van Valkenburg, age 33 years and 4 months, son of: David Higgins Van Valkenburgh and Elizabeth C. Humphreys, were married at Umatilla County, OregonG.1
     

Child of: Ella L. Beardsley and William Gilbert Van Valkenburg

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Alice Van Valkenburg1

Family
TMG ID:48578, (Jun 1889 - )
Relationship:6th cousin 3 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*William Gilbert Van Valkenburg1 B: Sep 1854, D: 24 Jun 1934
Mother*Ella L. Beardsley1 B: Oct 1854, D: 11 Mar 1933

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: circa 1915, her married name became Mrs. Lambert (née Van Valkenburg).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 1915, Alice and Charles R. Lambert were married at IdahoG.1
     

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Charles R. Lambert1

TMG ID:48579, (c 1889 - )

Primary Birth & Death

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 1915, Charles and Alice Van Valkenburg, daughter of: William Gilbert Van Valkenburg and Ella L. Beardsley, were married at IdahoG.1
     

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Catherine Van Valkenburgh1

Family
TMG ID:48580, (11 Mar 1825 - 7 Jul 1871)
Relationship:4th cousin 5 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Jacob Van Valkenburg1 B: 28 May 1795, D: 3 Mar 1879
Mother*Mary Bethia Higgins1 B: Oct 1793, D: 10 May 1871

Primary Birth & Death

'Non-primary' Vitals

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Saturday, 28 Sep 1850, her married name became Mrs. Haven (née Van Valkenburgh).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 28 Sep 1850, Catherine, age 25 years, 6 months and 17 days, and Charles Drelingcourt Haven, age 24 years and 9 months were married at Highland, Oakland County, MichiganG.1
     

Children of: Catherine Van Valkenburgh and Charles Drelingcourt Haven

Citations

  1. [S589] National Association of the Van Valkenburg(h) Family, online <http://tinyurl.com/p6hd6h6>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - Van Valkenburg Assoc.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013