Gerald Albert Van Dyke1

M, b. 6 November 1921, d. 15 September 1989
Family Explorer
FatherLester Rushmore Van Dyke1 b. 5 Sep 1897, d. 7 Sep 1959
MotherGertrude Catherine Walling1 b. 2 Jul 1900, d. 15 Aug 1969
Relationships
1st cousin of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
1st cousin of Robert Edward Van Dyke
1st cousin of John William Van Dyke
1st cousin of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Gerald Albert Van Dyke, husband of 1st Alta Jones and 2nd Eileen Beale
     Gerald Albert Van Dyke, son of Lester Rushmore Van Dyke and Gertrude Catherine Walling, was born on 6 November 1921 at Bayville, Nassau, New York.2

     Gerald was in this high school senior clipping which was taken 1940 at Roslyn High Schoo, Roslyn Heights, New York.3

     Gerald married Alta M. Jones, daughter of David M. Jones and Mary Beasley, in 1942.4,5

     The U.S. officially entered World War II on 8 December 1941 following an attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Just about a year before that, in October 1940, President Roosevelt had signed into law the first peacetime selective service draft in U.S. history, due to rising world conflicts. After the U.S. entered WWII a new selective service act required that all men between ages 18 and 65 register for the draft. Between November 1940 and October 1946, over 10 million American men were registered. The Fourth Registration, often referred to as the "old man's registration", was conducted on 27 April 1942 and registered men who born on or between 28 April 1877 and 16 February 1897 - men who were between 45 and 64 years old - and who were not already in the military. Gerald filled out a draft card for World War II on 14 February 1942 (at age 20), while living at Roslyn Heights, Nassau, New York.6

     Gerald married Eileen Beale.7

     Gerald died on 15 September 1989, at age 67. His cause of death was listed as cardio pulmonary arrest, due to a consequence of cardiomyopathy.8,7 He was buried on 16 September 1989. The Roslyn Heights Funeral Home, 75 Mineola Ave., Roslyn Heights were responsible. Remains were cremated.2

Census

     Gerald appeared on the 1925 New York Census in Hicksville, Nassau, New York in the household of his parents, Lester and Gertrude.9

     Gerald appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 9 April 1930, of Hicksville, Nassau, New York in the household of his parents, Lester and Gertrude.10

     Gerald and Alta appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of North Hempstead, Nassau, New York, enumerated 4 April 1950. He was a home building carpenter. Their children, Sharon Lynn and Gregory David were listed as living with them.11

Obituary

19 September 1989

Van DYKE

- Albert, on September 15, 1989, of Roslyn Heights. Beloved husband of Eileen. Dear father of 8haron Holmberg and Gregory Van Dyke. Step-father of Cathy Teevan, Patricia Schoenfeld, Eileen Miller and Gerard Teevan. Fond brother of Harold and Lester Van Dyke. Memorial services will be held at the Roslyn Heights Funeral Home, Inc., 75 Mineola Ave, Roslyn Heights, Thursday evening 8 PM Rev. Thomas Lamont officiating. In lieu of flowers donations to the Masonic Home, 2150 Bleeker St., Utica, N.Y. 13501 would be appreciated.12

Children of Gerald Albert Van Dyke and Alta M. Jones

Family: Gerald Albert Van Dyke and Eileen Beale

Last Edited=12 Oct 2023

Citations

  1. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Hicksville, Nassau, New York, Sheet 10 A, line 35.
  2. [S17] Unknown author, Nassau County Surrogate Court, Information from death certificate.
  3. [S5] Unknown author, Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Clipping from high school yearbook.
  4. [S34] Betty Jo Van Dyke, The Vibrant Van Dykes, This information is from reviewing the video DVD.
  5. [S17] Unknown author, Nassau County Surrogate Court, Letter from Lawrence Van Dyke, dtd 03 January 1989; 2010 - 0005.
  6. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    Name: Gerald Albert Van Dyke Race:     White Age: 20 Birth Date: 6 Nov 1921 Birth Place: Bayville, N Y Residence Place: Roslyn Heights
    , Nassau, New York Registration Date: 14 Feb 1942 Registration Place: Nassau, New York, USA Employer: Grumman Aircraft Eng Corp Height:     6'' 0" Weight:     148 Complexion: Dark Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue Next of Kin: Mrs Gustave Simon.
  7. [S17] Unknown author, Nassau County Surrogate Court, Information from death certificate; 2010 - 0004.
  8. [S80] Compiler: John Van Dyke, E - Mails from Jaime (Van Dyke) Van Doran, This is from Jaime (Van Dyke) Doran.
  9. [S56] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Oyster Bay, New York, Page 19, line 36 thru 41.
  10. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, Page 10 A, line 33 thru 37.
  11. [S172] Census of the United States, 1950 U S Federal Census, North Hempstead, New York, Sheet 4, line 4 thru 7.
  12. [S111] Unknown author, Newsday: Obituary, Newsday (Suffolk Edition) (Melville, New York) 19 Sep 1989, Tue Page 10.

Gerritje Van Dyke1

F
Family Explorer
FatherHeddrick Van Dyke1 d. 1751
MotherEngeltie "Surname Unknown"1
Relationships
3rd cousin 6 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
3rd cousin 6 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
3rd cousin 6 times removed of John William Van Dyke
3rd cousin 6 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Her married name was Robinson.1

     Gerritje married James Robinson.1

Family: Gerritje Van Dyke and James Robinson

Last Edited=25 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 182.

Gertrude Van Dyke1

F, b. 29 May 1793
Family Explorer
FatherMatthew Van Dyke1 b. 8 Jan 1752, d. 18 Sep 1832
MotherLydia Longstreet1 d. 18 Oct 1843
Relationships
3rd cousin 5 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
3rd cousin 5 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
3rd cousin 5 times removed of John William Van Dyke
3rd cousin 5 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Gertrude Van Dyke, daughter of Matthew Van Dyke and Lydia Longstreet, was born on 29 May 1793.1

     Her married name was Rice.1

     Gertrude married Rev. Henry M. Rice D. D.1

Family: Gertrude Van Dyke and Rev. Henry M. Rice D. D.

Last Edited=28 Jun 2018

Citations

  1. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 223.

Gertrude Van Dyke1

F, b. circa 1903
Family Explorer
FatherAlbert Van Brunt Van Dyke1 b. 10 Dec 1874, d. 27 Jul 1964
MotherEliza M. Rumph1 b. Jul 1874, d. 11 Dec 1929
Relationships
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
2nd cousin 1 time removed of John William Van Dyke
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Gertrude Van Dyke, daughter of Albert Van Brunt Van Dyke and Eliza M. Rumph, was born circa 1903 at New York.1

Census

     Gertrude appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Queens, Queens, New York in the household of her parents, Albert and Eliza.2

     Gertrude appeared on the 1915 New York Census in Hollis, Queens, New York in the household of her parents, Albert and Eliza.3

     Gertrude appeared on the 1920 Federal Census, enumerated 13 January 1920, in the household of her parents, Albert and Eliza of Queens, Queens, New York.4
Last Edited=29 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Queens, New York, Sheet 14 A, line 24.
  2. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Queens, New York, Sheet 14 A, line 21 thru 25.
  3. [S74] 1915 State Census, New York State, unknown record info, Hollis, New York, Page 14, line 13 thru 18.
  4. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Queens, New York, Sheet 7 B, line 63 thru 68.

Golda Van Dyke1,2

F, b. 9 February 1887, d. 31 August 1983
Family Explorer
FatherJames Ward Van Dyke1 b. 13 May 1853, d. 8 Jul 1933
MotherJennette Peters1 b. 1 Oct 1860, d. 22 Dec 1946
     Golda Van Dyke, daughter of James Ward Van Dyke and Jennette Peters, was born on 9 February 1887 at Illinois.1,2
     Jennette was in this photograph, with James Ward Van Dyke, George Dewey Van Dyke and Walter Scott Van Dyke.3

     Golda died on 31 August 1983, at Los Angeles, California, at age 96,4,5 and was buried.6

Census

     Golda appeared on the 1900 Federal Census in Green, Cumberland, Illinois in the household of her parents, James and Jennette.7
Last Edited=31 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Green, Cumberland, Illinois, Sheet 14 A, line 26.
  2. [S5] Unknown author, Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Copy of 'Family History' document.
  3. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave memorial #      65001935.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, California, Death Index, 1940-1997 about Golda V Crutcher Name: Golda V Crutcher [Golda V Vandyke] Gender: Female Birth Date: 9 Feb 1887 Birth Place: Illinois Death Date: 31 Aug 1983 Death Place: Los Angeles Mother's Maiden Name: Peters Father's Surname: Vandyke.
  5. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 about Golda Crutcher Name: Golda Crutcher Last Residence: 91311 Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA Born: 9 Feb 1887 Died: Aug 1983 State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951).
  6. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Family tree, Ancestry.com Keith A Mcdonald Ranson, West Virginia.
  7. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Green, Cumberland, Illinois, Sheet 14 A, line 22 thru 31.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke