Stephen R. Van Dyke1

M, b. 4 March 1870, d. 12 April 1955
Family Explorer
FatherAlbert P. Van Dyke1 b. 29 Jan 1837, d. 22 Feb 1895
MotherCharity Denice1 b. 7 Dec 1841, d. 7 Dec 1894
Relationships
Grandfather of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
Grandfather of Robert Edward Van Dyke
Grandfather of John William Van Dyke
Grandfather of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Stephen R. Van Dyke, husband of Selina Seaman
     Stephen R. Van Dyke, son of Albert P. Van Dyke and Charity Denice, was born on 4 March 1870 at Flatlands, Kings, New York.2,3

     Stephen married Selina Seaman, daughter of Stephen Eldert Seaman and Cornelia Ann Denton, on 4 March 1896, at Canarsie, Kings, New York.4,5,6

     Stephen R. Van Dyke had a method for improper behavior. Stephen's "...method of disipline seems severe today. His son told of him hanging the boys by their thumbs in a barn. His oldest son at age 16 was doing some work with a team of horses. Evidently, he wasn't doing it to suit his father. Steven ran and got a bullwhip. As he started to use it on son, Lester, standing 6 foot and 3 inches, grabbed the bullwhip and left home. But his son loved his father. One time when drunk, his brother-in-law was beating up on him (Stephen) as Stephen was not a large man, young Lester jumped off the wagon and knocked Charley flat. Uncle never bothered Stephen after that. As he grew older, I remember him as a little old fellow that was dependent on his wife. Steven was a farmer, a gravedigger and a clam digger. He lived to age 84."7

     As part of a list of heirs and next of kin, Stephen R. Van Dyke, residing at Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, was listed as part of the "Notice of Petition for Letters of Administration", probate of the estate of John R. Denice after 27 January 1908

See Probate: The Collection of Documents May be viewed By Left-Clicking on This Link.8

     Many times,Stephen would be relaxing in the dining room area, cleaning his pipe and preparing to repack it with "Half and Half” tobacco. The smell of the tobacco burning is a memorable one. Something "one" never forgets.9

     Stephen died on 12 April 1955, at Nassau, New York, at age 85,10 and was buried at Canarsie Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York.11,12

Census

     Stephen, with his parents, appeared on the 1875 New York Census of Flatlands, New York, enumerated June 1875, in the home of his grandfather, Henry Denice; Henry was a fisherman.13

     Stephen appeared on the 1892 New York Census of Flatlands, Kings, New York, enumerated 18 February 1892, Stephen was working as a farmer..14

     Stephen and Selina appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 11 June 1900 Stephen was renting a home. They were living close by to Stephen's second cousin, Albert Nicholas Van Dyke and his wife Hattie. Their children, Lester Rushmore and Charles Edward were listed as living with them.15

     Stephen and Selina appeared on the 1905 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 1 June 1905. Stephen was working as an 'ice man'. Delivering ice to residents for their ice box. Their children, Lester Rushmore, Charles Edward and Wesley Rhienhaimer were listed as living with them.16

     Stephen and Selina appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Brookville, Nassau, New York, enumerated 20 April 1910. His line of work was listed as teamster. They were renting a place at this time. Their children, Lester Rushmore, Charles Edward, Wesley Rhienhaimer, Willet Raynor and Walter Carman were listed as living with them.17

     Stephen and Selina appeared on the 1915 New York Census of Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York, at Brookville Road, enumerated 1 June 1915. Stephen was working as a cemetery caretaker. Daniel W. Bennett and family were next door. Their children, Lester Rushmore, Charles Edward, Wesley Rhienhaimer, Walter Carman, Willet Raynor, Madeline and Arthur Lincoln were listed as living with them.18

     Stephen and Selina appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Bayville, Nassau, New York, at Perry Avenue, enumerated 17 January 1920. He was a laborer on a duck farm. The family were renting a home on Perry Avenue. If you look up a bit on the census, you'll see that Selina's Mom Cornelia ( Denton) Seaman was living close by. Their children, Lester Rushmore, Charles Edward, Wesley Rhienhaimer, Willet Raynor, Arthur Lincoln, Madeline and Walter Carman were listed as living with them.19

     Stephen and Selina appeared on the 1925 New York Census of Bayville, Nassau, New York, at Locust Avenue, enumerated 1 June 1925. Stephen was working as a laborer. Their children, Willet Raynor, Walter Carman, Charles Edward, Arthur Lincoln and Madeline were listed as living with them.20

     Stephen and Selina appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bayville, Nassau, New York, at Locust Avenue, enumerated 17 April 1930. He owned his own home and they did have a radio. He worked as a gardener at a private estate. His real estate was valued at $4000.00. Their children, Charles Edward, Arthur Lincoln and Madeline were listed as living with them.21

     Stephen and Selina appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Bayville, Nassau, New York, enumerated 10 April 1940. Stephen was listed as doing bay work, clam digging, and fish bait. According to the census, he owned his home, highest education, 8th grade. Selina completed the 7th grade Their daughter, Madeline, and her son, Stephen were listed as living with them. As an item of interest, a dollar in 1940 would equal $16.26 in the year 2012. A $3.50 gallon of milk in 2012 would have cost $.21 cents in 1940.22

     Stephen and Selina appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Bayville, Nassau, New York, enumerated 21 April 1950. Stephen was working as a gardener for a private family.23

Obituary

13 April 1955

VAN DYKE

Stephen R., of Bayville, L.I., on April 12, 1955. Beloved husband of the late Selina: dear father of Lester, Wesley, Raymond, Walter, Arthur and Mrs. Madeline Gade. Also survived by fifteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Reposing at the Orlando Funeral Home, 261 South Street, Oyster Bay. Religious services on Thursday evening at 8 P.M. with the Rev. Charles H. Coker officiating. Interment, Friday morning in Canarsie Cemetery, Brooklyn.24

Children of Stephen R. Van Dyke and Selina Seaman

Last Edited=11 Oct 2023

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown author, Family Data Collection - Individual Records, As recalled by compiler.
  2. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 22 A, line 47.
  3. [S30] Jeanne Van Dyke Pita, E-mails fromJeanne Van Dyke Pita, Recipient: J. Van Dyke, Author E-mail: e-mail address, Provided a copy of several pages from Bible of Charity Van Dyke.
  4. [S34] Betty Jo Van Dyke, The Vibrant Van Dykes, The date of marriage was established by Betty Jo Van Dyke. It should be noted, the 1930 Federal Census indicated Selina was 17 years old when she got married. The compiler, on 22 February 2007 elected to leave the date as is for the time being, based on copy of Marriage Record.
  5. [S162] Marriage database, online http://germangenealogygroup.com, This was found on 04 March 2007, Certificate # 1000.
  6. [S35] Unknown author, City of New York, Department of Records and Information Services, Record Type: Marriage Certificate, This 'certified' copy was provided by The City of New York, Department of Records and Information Services, 31 Chambers Street, New York.
  7. [S5] Unknown author, Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Stephen Van Dyke born 4 Mar 1870, Canarsie, NY, married 4 Mar 1896, in Canarsie, NY, Selina Seaman, born 4 May 1873, died 30 Oct 1953, Bayville, NY. Stephen died 12 Apr 1955, Bayville, NY. Stephen's "...method of disipline seems sever today. His son told of him hanging the boys by their thumbs in a barn. His oldest son at age 16 was doing some work with a team of horses. Evidently
    he wasn't doing it to suit his father. Steven ran and got a bullwhip. As he started to use it on son, Lester, standing 6 foot and 3 inches, grabbed the bullwhip and left home. But his son loved his father. One time when drunk, his brother-in-law was beating up on him (Stephen) as Stephen was not a large man, young Lester jumped off the wagon and knocked Charley flat. Uncle never
    bothered Steven after that. As he grew older, I remember him as a little old fellow that was dependent on his wife. Steven was a farmer, a gravedigger and a clam digger. He lived to age 84."
  8. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information is from Court Probate.
  9. [S5] Unknown author, Family Data Collection - Individual Records, In this case, Evelyn, Bobby and John Van Dyke remember this quite well.
  10. [S5] Unknown author, Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Privided by family members.
  11. [S36] Unknown author, Canarsie Cemetery, This information is from the Canarsie Cemetery records., According to Canarsie cemetery records, the plot was purchased by Willert, living at 750 Taft Street, North Bellmore, New York, The plot was purchased by September 10, 1906.
  12. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 31019615.
  13. [S104] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Flatlands, Page 38, line 7 thru 11.
  14. [S31] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Flatlands, New York, Page 6, line 4.
  15. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, Sheet 22 A, line 47 thru 50.
  16. [S76] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 32, line 27 thru 31.
  17. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Brookville, New York, Sheet 4 A, line 19 thru 25.
  18. [S74] 1915 State Census, New York State, unknown record info, Oyster Bay, New York, Page 24, line 20 thru 28.
  19. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Bayville (Village), Nassau, New York, Sheet 4 B, line 99 & 100, and 5 A, lines 1 thru 7.
  20. [S56] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Bayville, New York, Page 13, line 2 thru 8.
  21. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Bayville Village, New York, Sheet 9 B, line 59 thru 63.
  22. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Bayville, New York, Sheet 7 A, line 5 thru 8.
  23. [S172] Census of the United States, 1950 U S Federal Census, Bayville, New York, Sheet 46, line 11 and 12.
  24. [S111] Unknown author, Newsday: Obituary, Newsday (Suffolk Edition) (Melville, New York) 13 Apr 1955, Wed Page 92.
  25. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 22 A, line 49.
  26. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, Sheet 22 A, line 50.
  27. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Brookville, New York, Sheet 4 A, line 23.
  28. [S74] 1915 State Census, New York State, unknown record info, Oyster Bay, New York, Page 24, line 28.
  29. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Bayville (Village), Nassau, New York, Sheet 5 A, line 7.

Styntje Van Dyke1

F, b. 12 February 1682
Family Explorer
FatherLambert Van Dyke1
MotherFytje Barends1
Relationships
1st cousin 8 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
1st cousin 8 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
1st cousin 8 times removed of John William Van Dyke
1st cousin 8 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Styntje was baptized on 12 February 1682 at Flatbush, New York.1,2
Last Edited=20 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 230.
  2. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Styntje Van Dyke U S Dutch Reformed Church Records Flatbush Book 72 P 382.

Susan Van Dyke1,2

F, b. 31 August 1839, d. 8 February 1923
Family Explorer
FatherMatthew Van Dyke2 b. 8 Mar 1815, d. 18 Nov 1903
MotherAnna Louise Napton2 b. 31 Jul 1811, d. 28 Jan 1899
Relationships
5th cousin 3 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
5th cousin 3 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
5th cousin 3 times removed of John William Van Dyke
5th cousin 3 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Susan Van Dyke, daughter of Matthew and Anna Van Dyke
     Susan Van Dyke, daughter of Matthew Van Dyke and Anna Louise Napton, was born on 31 August 1839 at New Jersey.1,2

     Susan died on 8 February 1923, at age 83,2 and was buried at Ridge Park Cemetery, Marshall, Saline, Missouri.3

Census

     Susan appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey in the household of her parents, Matthew and Anna Louise Napton.4

     Susan appeared on the 1860 Federal Census in the household of her parents, Matthew and Anna of Blackwater, Saline, Missouri.5

     Susan Van Dyke appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Blackwater, Saline, Missouri, in the household of her parents, Matthew and Anna.6

     Susan Van Dyke appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Blackwater, Saline, Missouri in the household of her father, Matthew.7
Last Edited=26 Jun 2018

Citations

  1. [S119] Ruth M. Van Dyke, Matthew Van Dyke descendants, Recipient: John W. Van Dyke, Address: Binghamton, NY, Author E-mail: Ruth M. Van Dyke, E-mail and attachment received 21 Jul 2011.
  2. [S48] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 U S Federal Census, Princeton, New Jersey, Sheet 48(?), line 35.
  3. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 77046079.
  4. [S48] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 U S Federal Census, Princeton, New Jersey, Marked 48(?), line 33 thru 40.
  5. [S59] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 U S Federal Census, Blackwater, Missouri, Page 15, line 19 thru 27.
  6. [S51] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 U S Federal Census, Blackwater, Missouri, Page 1, line 13 thru 20.
  7. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Blackwater, Missouri, Sheet 14 A, line 33 thru 35.

Susan Alice Van Dyke1

F, b. 24 January 1855, d. 19 September 1938
Family Explorer
FatherJohn Van Dyke1 b. 27 Nov 1813, d. 9 Apr 1899
MotherMargaret Hazelwood1 b. 3 Feb 1821, d. 30 Mar 1899
     Susan Alice Van Dyke, daughter of John Van Dyke and Margaret Hazelwood, was born on 24 January 1855 at Cumberland, Illinois.1

     Susan married Henry J. Groscup circa 1878.2

     Susan died on 19 September 1938, at Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, at age 83,1 and was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado.1

Census

     Susan appeared on the 1860 Federal Census in the household of her parents, John and Margaret of Prairie City, Cumberland, Illinois.3

     Susan and Henry appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kendall, Kerney, Kansas, enumerated 1 June 1900 Henry was a farmer. Their children, Edna, Avery C., Orin, Olive and Henry S. were listed as living with them.4

Children of Susan Alice Van Dyke and Henry J. Groscup

Last Edited=4 May 2018

Citations

  1. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 20781466.
  2. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Kendall, Kansas, Sheet 1 A, line 11 and 12.
  3. [S59] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 U S Federal Census, Prairie City, Cumberland, Illinois, Page 208, line 22 thru 31.
  4. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Kendall, Kansas, Sheet 1 A, line 11 thru 17.
  5. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Kendall, Kansas, Sheet 1 A, line 13.
  6. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Kendall, Kansas, Sheet 1 A, line 14.
  7. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Kendall, Kansas, Sheet 1 A, line 15.
  8. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Kendall, Kansas, Sheet 1 A, line 16.
  9. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Kendall, Kansas, Sheet 1 A, line 17.

Susanna Van Dyke1

F, b. 18 May 1679
Family Explorer
FatherAchias Van Dyke1 b. 1648, d. c 1707
MotherJannetji (Jannetje) Lamberts1
Relationships
1st cousin 8 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
1st cousin 8 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
1st cousin 8 times removed of John William Van Dyke
1st cousin 8 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Susanna was baptized on 18 May 1679 at Flatlands, Kings, New York.1
Last Edited=20 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. [S67] Compiler: Teunis G. Bergen, Early Settlers of Kings County, Found on page 333.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke