A Life Remembered ~ George M. Blauvelt
The following information was contributed by Carole Nurmi Cummings, a Dutch descendant from the 1600s and a cousin.
George M. Blauvelt was born on the 29th of April 1863 in Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York to parents, John Howard Blauvelt and Caroline French Polhemus. John and Caroline had been married on the 2nd November 1845 in Clarkstown. At the time of his birth, his father was a silversmith, as was his grandfather.
This family descended from the Blauvelt family whose patriarch was Gerrit Hendricksen (Blauvelt)who migrated to New York in the 1600s. On 7 May 1646 Gerrit Hendricksen from Deventer, the immigrant ancestor of the Blauvelt family, married Marie Lamberts Moll in the Reformed Church of New Amsterdam [Manhattan, New York]. This is the first record of the Blauvelt ancestor in the North American Dutch colony of New Netherland. Evidence suggests that Gerrit first arrived in New Amsterdam with his relative, Captain Willem Albertsen Blauvelt, on the ship La Garce in 1641.
Though George M. Blauvelt was born in Rockland County, New York in 1863, by 1875 the family had moved to Brooklyn in Kings County, New York. George's father was a Fish Dealer in Brooklyn in the 1875 New York Census. This census lists the following members of the John H. and Caroline Blauvelt familiy - John H., 51, Born Rockland County; Caroline, 47, Born Rockland County; Children – Joseph, 30, Ice Dealer, Born Rockland County; Louisa, 26, Born New York County; Henry, 25, Ice Dealer; Elizabeth, 23; William, 19, Baker Apprentice; Margrette, 13; George, 11. Henry to George all born in Rockland County.
The family was still living in Brooklyn in the 1892 New York Census. Soon after, George met the love his life, Laura B. Johnston, a lovely girl born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1870. When they married on the 12th of November 1895 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, George's occupation was Milkman. In his marriage certifciate, he was 31 years old living on 795 Pacific Street, Brooklyn. Laura, 25, was living on 139 Jefferson in Brooklyn. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland with parents, James Johnston and Sarah A. Richardson.
As their love grew, a little son blessed this union. John Howard Blauvelt was born on 2 October 1897 in Brooklyn. He brought much joy into their lives. His father had been employed by the Reid Ice Cream Company for a number of years and this family thrived.
In the 1900 US Census, George, 36; Laura, 26; John, 2 were living on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. George was in the Milk Business in this census.
The family in 1910 was still living on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, George M., 42; Laura M., 38; John H. Blauvelt, 12. George was a Superintendent with a Milk Company.
In 1920, George, 56; and Laura, 48, are living together in Brooklyn. Their son, John H. Blauvelt is no longer with them. George was a foreman with the Milk Company.
By 1930, George, 65; and Laura, 56; are living at 1814 East Fifty-First Street in Brooklyn. George is a Manager in an Ice Cream Company.
Sadly on the 26th January 1933, George's sweet wife Laura died that age of 62 in Brooklyn. He joined her the 6th day of November 1937 at the age of 73 in Brooklyn. They were both buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Nyack, Rockland County, New York. In his death certificate, his occupation was given as Office Manager for Reid Ice Cream. In his obituary, he had worked for Reid Ice Company for 65 years making his age of employ at 9 years old.
▪ Sources: 1875, 1892 New York State Index; 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 United States Census; Marriage Certificate – Brooklyn, New York Certificate 5463 ; New York, New York Index to Birth Certificates, Certificate # 14613; "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949", database, FamilySearch
Please NOTE: George M. Blauvelt's middle name has been transcribed several different ways. On familysearch in his Social Security Application, Macklin was his middle name. In the birth certificate of his son as transcribed on ancestry.com, John Howard Blauvelt, McClelland was his middle name. In the Association of Blauvelt Descendants records, McClellen was given as his middle name.
Certificate of Marriage, Brooklyn, 5463
I hereby Certify, that George M. Blauvelt and Laura M. Johnson [Johnston] were joined in marriage by me, in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York in the City of Brooklyn, Twelfth (12th) day of November 1895.
Attest: J. G. Snyder
Official Station: Pastor, Our Christ
Residence: 92 Sterling Pl., Brooklyn
OF THE GROOM
▪ Name: Geo. M. Blauvelt
▪ Residence: 795 Pacific St.
▪ Age: 31 – Color: White
▪ No. of Marriage: 1st
▪ Occupation: Milkman
▪ Place of Birth: Clarksvill, New York [Clarkstown]
▪ Father's Name: John H. Blauvelt
▪ Mother's Name: Carrie Polhemus
OF THE BRIDE
▪ Name: Laura M. Johnston
▪ Residence: 139 Jefferson Ave.
▪ Age: 25 – Color: White
▪ No. of Marriage: 1
▪ Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland
▪ Father's Name: James Johnston
▪ Mother's Maiden Name: Sarah A. Richardson
The following information was contributed by Carole Nurmi Cummings, a Dutch descendant from the 1600s and a cousin.
George M. Blauvelt was born on the 29th of April 1863 in Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York to parents, John Howard Blauvelt and Caroline French Polhemus. John and Caroline had been married on the 2nd November 1845 in Clarkstown. At the time of his birth, his father was a silversmith, as was his grandfather.
This family descended from the Blauvelt family whose patriarch was Gerrit Hendricksen (Blauvelt)who migrated to New York in the 1600s. On 7 May 1646 Gerrit Hendricksen from Deventer, the immigrant ancestor of the Blauvelt family, married Marie Lamberts Moll in the Reformed Church of New Amsterdam [Manhattan, New York]. This is the first record of the Blauvelt ancestor in the North American Dutch colony of New Netherland. Evidence suggests that Gerrit first arrived in New Amsterdam with his relative, Captain Willem Albertsen Blauvelt, on the ship La Garce in 1641.
Though George M. Blauvelt was born in Rockland County, New York in 1863, by 1875 the family had moved to Brooklyn in Kings County, New York. George's father was a Fish Dealer in Brooklyn in the 1875 New York Census. This census lists the following members of the John H. and Caroline Blauvelt familiy - John H., 51, Born Rockland County; Caroline, 47, Born Rockland County; Children – Joseph, 30, Ice Dealer, Born Rockland County; Louisa, 26, Born New York County; Henry, 25, Ice Dealer; Elizabeth, 23; William, 19, Baker Apprentice; Margrette, 13; George, 11. Henry to George all born in Rockland County.
The family was still living in Brooklyn in the 1892 New York Census. Soon after, George met the love his life, Laura B. Johnston, a lovely girl born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1870. When they married on the 12th of November 1895 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, George's occupation was Milkman. In his marriage certifciate, he was 31 years old living on 795 Pacific Street, Brooklyn. Laura, 25, was living on 139 Jefferson in Brooklyn. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland with parents, James Johnston and Sarah A. Richardson.
As their love grew, a little son blessed this union. John Howard Blauvelt was born on 2 October 1897 in Brooklyn. He brought much joy into their lives. His father had been employed by the Reid Ice Cream Company for a number of years and this family thrived.
In the 1900 US Census, George, 36; Laura, 26; John, 2 were living on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. George was in the Milk Business in this census.
The family in 1910 was still living on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, George M., 42; Laura M., 38; John H. Blauvelt, 12. George was a Superintendent with a Milk Company.
In 1920, George, 56; and Laura, 48, are living together in Brooklyn. Their son, John H. Blauvelt is no longer with them. George was a foreman with the Milk Company.
By 1930, George, 65; and Laura, 56; are living at 1814 East Fifty-First Street in Brooklyn. George is a Manager in an Ice Cream Company.
Sadly on the 26th January 1933, George's sweet wife Laura died that age of 62 in Brooklyn. He joined her the 6th day of November 1937 at the age of 73 in Brooklyn. They were both buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Nyack, Rockland County, New York. In his death certificate, his occupation was given as Office Manager for Reid Ice Cream. In his obituary, he had worked for Reid Ice Company for 65 years making his age of employ at 9 years old.
▪ Sources: 1875, 1892 New York State Index; 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 United States Census; Marriage Certificate – Brooklyn, New York Certificate 5463 ; New York, New York Index to Birth Certificates, Certificate # 14613; "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949", database, FamilySearch
Please NOTE: George M. Blauvelt's middle name has been transcribed several different ways. On familysearch in his Social Security Application, Macklin was his middle name. In the birth certificate of his son as transcribed on ancestry.com, John Howard Blauvelt, McClelland was his middle name. In the Association of Blauvelt Descendants records, McClellen was given as his middle name.
Certificate of Marriage, Brooklyn, 5463
I hereby Certify, that George M. Blauvelt and Laura M. Johnson [Johnston] were joined in marriage by me, in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York in the City of Brooklyn, Twelfth (12th) day of November 1895.
Attest: J. G. Snyder
Official Station: Pastor, Our Christ
Residence: 92 Sterling Pl., Brooklyn
OF THE GROOM
▪ Name: Geo. M. Blauvelt
▪ Residence: 795 Pacific St.
▪ Age: 31 – Color: White
▪ No. of Marriage: 1st
▪ Occupation: Milkman
▪ Place of Birth: Clarksvill, New York [Clarkstown]
▪ Father's Name: John H. Blauvelt
▪ Mother's Name: Carrie Polhemus
OF THE BRIDE
▪ Name: Laura M. Johnston
▪ Residence: 139 Jefferson Ave.
▪ Age: 25 – Color: White
▪ No. of Marriage: 1
▪ Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland
▪ Father's Name: James Johnston
▪ Mother's Maiden Name: Sarah A. Richardson
A Life Remembered ~ George M. Blauvelt
The following information was contributed by Carole Nurmi Cummings, a Dutch descendant from the 1600s and a cousin.
George M. Blauvelt was born on the 29th of April 1863 in Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York to parents, John Howard Blauvelt and Caroline French Polhemus. John and Caroline had been married on the 2nd November 1845 in Clarkstown. At the time of his birth, his father was a silversmith, as was his grandfather.
This family descended from the Blauvelt family whose patriarch was Gerrit Hendricksen (Blauvelt)who migrated to New York in the 1600s. On 7 May 1646 Gerrit Hendricksen from Deventer, the immigrant ancestor of the Blauvelt family, married Marie Lamberts Moll in the Reformed Church of New Amsterdam [Manhattan, New York]. This is the first record of the Blauvelt ancestor in the North American Dutch colony of New Netherland. Evidence suggests that Gerrit first arrived in New Amsterdam with his relative, Captain Willem Albertsen Blauvelt, on the ship La Garce in 1641.
Though George M. Blauvelt was born in Rockland County, New York in 1863, by 1875 the family had moved to Brooklyn in Kings County, New York. George's father was a Fish Dealer in Brooklyn in the 1875 New York Census. This census lists the following members of the John H. and Caroline Blauvelt familiy - John H., 51, Born Rockland County; Caroline, 47, Born Rockland County; Children – Joseph, 30, Ice Dealer, Born Rockland County; Louisa, 26, Born New York County; Henry, 25, Ice Dealer; Elizabeth, 23; William, 19, Baker Apprentice; Margrette, 13; George, 11. Henry to George all born in Rockland County.
The family was still living in Brooklyn in the 1892 New York Census. Soon after, George met the love his life, Laura B. Johnston, a lovely girl born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1870. When they married on the 12th of November 1895 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, George's occupation was Milkman. In his marriage certifciate, he was 31 years old living on 795 Pacific Street, Brooklyn. Laura, 25, was living on 139 Jefferson in Brooklyn. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland with parents, James Johnston and Sarah A. Richardson.
As their love grew, a little son blessed this union. John Howard Blauvelt was born on 2 October 1897 in Brooklyn. He brought much joy into their lives. His father had been employed by the Reid Ice Cream Company for a number of years and this family thrived.
In the 1900 US Census, George, 36; Laura, 26; John, 2 were living on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. George was in the Milk Business in this census.
The family in 1910 was still living on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, George M., 42; Laura M., 38; John H. Blauvelt, 12. George was a Superintendent with a Milk Company.
In 1920, George, 56; and Laura, 48, are living together in Brooklyn. Their son, John H. Blauvelt is no longer with them. George was a foreman with the Milk Company.
By 1930, George, 65; and Laura, 56; are living at 1814 East Fifty-First Street in Brooklyn. George is a Manager in an Ice Cream Company.
Sadly on the 26th January 1933, George's sweet wife Laura died that age of 62 in Brooklyn. He joined her the 6th day of November 1937 at the age of 73 in Brooklyn. They were both buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Nyack, Rockland County, New York. In his death certificate, his occupation was given as Office Manager for Reid Ice Cream. In his obituary, he had worked for Reid Ice Company for 65 years making his age of employ at 9 years old.
▪ Sources: 1875, 1892 New York State Index; 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 United States Census; Marriage Certificate – Brooklyn, New York Certificate 5463 ; New York, New York Index to Birth Certificates, Certificate # 14613; "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949", database, FamilySearch
Please NOTE: George M. Blauvelt's middle name has been transcribed several different ways. On familysearch in his Social Security Application, Macklin was his middle name. In the birth certificate of his son as transcribed on ancestry.com, John Howard Blauvelt, McClelland was his middle name. In the Association of Blauvelt Descendants records, McClellen was given as his middle name.
Certificate of Marriage, Brooklyn, 5463
I hereby Certify, that George M. Blauvelt and Laura M. Johnson [Johnston] were joined in marriage by me, in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York in the City of Brooklyn, Twelfth (12th) day of November 1895.
Attest: J. G. Snyder
Official Station: Pastor, Our Christ
Residence: 92 Sterling Pl., Brooklyn
OF THE GROOM
▪ Name: Geo. M. Blauvelt
▪ Residence: 795 Pacific St.
▪ Age: 31 – Color: White
▪ No. of Marriage: 1st
▪ Occupation: Milkman
▪ Place of Birth: Clarksvill, New York [Clarkstown]
▪ Father's Name: John H. Blauvelt
▪ Mother's Name: Carrie Polhemus
OF THE BRIDE
▪ Name: Laura M. Johnston
▪ Residence: 139 Jefferson Ave.
▪ Age: 25 – Color: White
▪ No. of Marriage: 1
▪ Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland
▪ Father's Name: James Johnston
▪ Mother's Maiden Name: Sarah A. Richardson
The following information was contributed by Carole Nurmi Cummings, a Dutch descendant from the 1600s and a cousin.
George M. Blauvelt was born on the 29th of April 1863 in Clarkstown, Rockland County, New York to parents, John Howard Blauvelt and Caroline French Polhemus. John and Caroline had been married on the 2nd November 1845 in Clarkstown. At the time of his birth, his father was a silversmith, as was his grandfather.
This family descended from the Blauvelt family whose patriarch was Gerrit Hendricksen (Blauvelt)who migrated to New York in the 1600s. On 7 May 1646 Gerrit Hendricksen from Deventer, the immigrant ancestor of the Blauvelt family, married Marie Lamberts Moll in the Reformed Church of New Amsterdam [Manhattan, New York]. This is the first record of the Blauvelt ancestor in the North American Dutch colony of New Netherland. Evidence suggests that Gerrit first arrived in New Amsterdam with his relative, Captain Willem Albertsen Blauvelt, on the ship La Garce in 1641.
Though George M. Blauvelt was born in Rockland County, New York in 1863, by 1875 the family had moved to Brooklyn in Kings County, New York. George's father was a Fish Dealer in Brooklyn in the 1875 New York Census. This census lists the following members of the John H. and Caroline Blauvelt familiy - John H., 51, Born Rockland County; Caroline, 47, Born Rockland County; Children – Joseph, 30, Ice Dealer, Born Rockland County; Louisa, 26, Born New York County; Henry, 25, Ice Dealer; Elizabeth, 23; William, 19, Baker Apprentice; Margrette, 13; George, 11. Henry to George all born in Rockland County.
The family was still living in Brooklyn in the 1892 New York Census. Soon after, George met the love his life, Laura B. Johnston, a lovely girl born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1870. When they married on the 12th of November 1895 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, George's occupation was Milkman. In his marriage certifciate, he was 31 years old living on 795 Pacific Street, Brooklyn. Laura, 25, was living on 139 Jefferson in Brooklyn. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland with parents, James Johnston and Sarah A. Richardson.
As their love grew, a little son blessed this union. John Howard Blauvelt was born on 2 October 1897 in Brooklyn. He brought much joy into their lives. His father had been employed by the Reid Ice Cream Company for a number of years and this family thrived.
In the 1900 US Census, George, 36; Laura, 26; John, 2 were living on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. George was in the Milk Business in this census.
The family in 1910 was still living on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, George M., 42; Laura M., 38; John H. Blauvelt, 12. George was a Superintendent with a Milk Company.
In 1920, George, 56; and Laura, 48, are living together in Brooklyn. Their son, John H. Blauvelt is no longer with them. George was a foreman with the Milk Company.
By 1930, George, 65; and Laura, 56; are living at 1814 East Fifty-First Street in Brooklyn. George is a Manager in an Ice Cream Company.
Sadly on the 26th January 1933, George's sweet wife Laura died that age of 62 in Brooklyn. He joined her the 6th day of November 1937 at the age of 73 in Brooklyn. They were both buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Nyack, Rockland County, New York. In his death certificate, his occupation was given as Office Manager for Reid Ice Cream. In his obituary, he had worked for Reid Ice Company for 65 years making his age of employ at 9 years old.
▪ Sources: 1875, 1892 New York State Index; 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 United States Census; Marriage Certificate – Brooklyn, New York Certificate 5463 ; New York, New York Index to Birth Certificates, Certificate # 14613; "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949", database, FamilySearch
Please NOTE: George M. Blauvelt's middle name has been transcribed several different ways. On familysearch in his Social Security Application, Macklin was his middle name. In the birth certificate of his son as transcribed on ancestry.com, John Howard Blauvelt, McClelland was his middle name. In the Association of Blauvelt Descendants records, McClellen was given as his middle name.
Certificate of Marriage, Brooklyn, 5463
I hereby Certify, that George M. Blauvelt and Laura M. Johnson [Johnston] were joined in marriage by me, in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York in the City of Brooklyn, Twelfth (12th) day of November 1895.
Attest: J. G. Snyder
Official Station: Pastor, Our Christ
Residence: 92 Sterling Pl., Brooklyn
OF THE GROOM
▪ Name: Geo. M. Blauvelt
▪ Residence: 795 Pacific St.
▪ Age: 31 – Color: White
▪ No. of Marriage: 1st
▪ Occupation: Milkman
▪ Place of Birth: Clarksvill, New York [Clarkstown]
▪ Father's Name: John H. Blauvelt
▪ Mother's Name: Carrie Polhemus
OF THE BRIDE
▪ Name: Laura M. Johnston
▪ Residence: 139 Jefferson Ave.
▪ Age: 25 – Color: White
▪ No. of Marriage: 1
▪ Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland
▪ Father's Name: James Johnston
▪ Mother's Maiden Name: Sarah A. Richardson
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Joseph B. Blauvelt
1846–1921
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Theodore Blauvelt
1846–1848
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Louise B. Blauvelt
1848–1931
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Patrick "Henry" Blauvelt
1850–1925
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Elizabeth Blauvelt Pullis
1852–1919
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Viola Blauvelt
1852–1864
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Alfred Blauvelt
1854–1906
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William Augustus Blauvelt Sr
1857–1914
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Rachel Blauvelt
1860–1865
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Margretta Blauvelt
1861–1949
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