Wesley Rhienhaimer Van Dyke, son of Stephen R. Van Dyke and Selina Seaman, was born on 16 August 1902 at Canarsie, Kings, New York.^3,4,5

     Wesley married Jeanne Mathews, daughter of William M. Mathews and Nellie Combs "Surname Unknown", on 12 October 1924, at Sea Cliff, Nassau, New York.^6,7

     Wesley found himself a victim circa 29 October 1929.

The Great Depression, which began in the United States in 1929 and spread worldwide, was the longest and most severe economic downturn in modern history. It was marked by steep declines in industrial production and in prices (deflation), mass unemployment, banking panics, and sharp increases in rates of poverty and homelessness.⁸

Wesley and Jeanne were divorced before 1939; This was indicated through the 1940 Federal Census.^9,10

     Wesley married Viola "Surname Unknown" before 1940.¹⁰

     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. Wesley filled out a draft card for World War II on 15 February 1942 (at age 39), while living at 97 Summit Street, Oyster Bay, Nassau, New York. He was employed by Nikolaus Gade, 82 South Street, Oyster Bay.¹¹

     Wesley died on 20 August 1964, at New York, at age 62.^12,13

     Willemtje was baptized on 8 July 1681 at Flatbush, New York.^1,3

     Willemtje married Christian Van Hoorn.¹

     Willet Raynor Van Dyke, son of Stephen R. Van Dyke and Selina Seaman, was born on 27 July 1906 at Canarsie, Kings, New York.^3,4

     Willet and Walter were in this photograph which was taken circa 1926 at Bayville. It appears they were at the house of Nany Dyke's on Locust Ave at Bayville, Nassau, New York.⁵

     Willet married Rhoda Mae Ford, daughter of Frank Edward Ford and Sarah M. Denton, on 25 August 1926, at Kings, New York.^6,7

     Willet and Walter were in this photograph, with Evelyn Marie Van Dyke, which was taken circa 1931 at Nany Dyke's house. The man with the pipe is "Mr. Bennet" (he lived next door). Evelyn is in the photo with her doll at Bayville, Nassau, New York.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. Willet filled out a draft card for World War II on 16 October 1940 (at age 34), while living at 5 B Tiemans Lane, Brooklyn, Kings, New York. He was self-employed. His wife Rhoda was the contact person.⁸

     Willet Raynor Van Dyke was in Military Service on 5 April 1943 at New York City, New York, His rank was Private. The term of enlistment was for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. His education level was listed as grammer school and his civilian occupation equilvant listed as semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck and tractor. Finally, his Army serial number was 32882792.⁹

     Willet married Mrs. Betty (Elisabeth) Remsen on 25 March 1967, at New York. The Rev. Paul Bowles officiated. Attendents were Janice Ann Pedersen of Port Washington and Arthur L. Van Dyke of Bay Shore.^10,11

     Willet Raynor Van Dyke left a will on 19 April 1972; It reads as follows:

'I, WILLET VAN DYKE, residing at 74 Perry Avenue, Bayville, County of Suffolk (*See Note) and State of New York, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and considering the uncertainty of this life, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament hereby expressly revoking any and all former Wills and Codicils by me at any time heretofore made. FIRST: I direct that all my just debts, funeral and administration expenses be paid as soon after my death as may be practicable. SECOND: I give, devise and bequeath all of my property of whatsoever kind and nature, real, personal and mixed and wheresoever situated to my beloved son, ARTHUR SYDNEY VAN DYKE, of Franklin Square, New York, or to his surviving heir or heirs. THIRD: I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint BENJAMIN FRIEDLER, attorney at law, of 250 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, New York, as Executor under this my Last Will and Testament. FOURTH: The Executor named in this Will shall not be required to give any bond or other security for the faithful performance of his duties in the State of New York or elsewhere. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of April, in the year of Our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-two. (SIGNED) Willet R Van Dyke L. S.

*Note: It states Bayville as being of Suffolk County; however, it is in Nassau County.¹²

     Willet died on 2 January 1980, at New York, at age 73. Ray held the rank of 'TEC 4, US ARMY World War II.^13,14,15

     Willet was buried at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Nassau, New York.^16,17,18

     William Van Dyke, son of Matthew Van Dyke and Lydia Longstreet, was born on 27 September 1795.¹

     William married Margaret Nevius, daughter of David Nevius, in 1823.¹

     William died on 27 October 1865, at age 70.¹

     William Van Dyke, son of Robert Edward Van Dyke and Elizabeth D. (Betty) Fournier, was born circa 1963.¹