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Henry Schipperus

Male 1885 - 1940  (55 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Henry Schipperus was born on 28 Jan 1885 in Chicago, Cook, IL, USA (son of Hendrik Schipperus and Trijntje Eenigenburg); died on 29 Mar 1940.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: machinist
    • Reference Number: 1876
    • Birth: 30 Jan 1885
    • Occupation: 1900, 601 W. 103 St St., Chicago, Cook, IL, USA; laborer in screw factory, probably son of Louisa J.!
    • Census: 1910, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, USA
    • Living: 1917, 7751 Peora Street, Chicago, IL, USA

    Notes:

    right family??

    I first had mother of Henry as Louisa Gossen (2085). Must be checked!

    Census:
    25y, from Miracode Index

    Living:
    nearest relative Mrs. Mary Schipperus, wife and child as dependents

    Family/Spouse: Mary Magdalene Batts. Mary was born about 1892 in IL, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Ernest B. Schipperus was born on 11 Jul 1909 in Chicago, IL, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Hendrik Schipperus was born on 04 May 1840 in NLD (son of Daniel Schipperus and Elizabeth Barbara Haakman); died on 03 Oct 1901 in 411 Watt Ave. Ward 33, Chicago, IL, USA; was buried on 05 Oct 1901 in Mt. Greenwood Cemetery, Chicago, IL, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Henry
    • Reference Number: 1452
    • Birth: 04 May 1841, Rotterdam, ZH, NLD
    • Occupation: 1880, 601 W. 103 St.., Chicago, Cook, IL, USA; house carpenter
    • Occupation: 1880, 24 S. Sholto St.., Chicago, Cook, IL, USA; painter

    Notes:

    Not sure of children in second marriage

    I think there are two Henry's here, marriage documents for the two marriages must be found!

    Died:
    of fatty degeneration of heart, chronic Bright's disease, lived in Illinois 40y

    Hendrik married Trijntje Eenigenburg in 1861 in Lansing, IL, USA. Trijntje (daughter of Gerrit Eenigenburg and Jannetje Ton) was born on 31 Oct 1843 in Krabbedam, NH, NLD; died on 16 May 1885 in Chicago area, IL, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Trijntje Eenigenburg was born on 31 Oct 1843 in Krabbedam, NH, NLD (daughter of Gerrit Eenigenburg and Jannetje Ton); died on 16 May 1885 in Chicago area, IL, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Catharine
    • Name: Schipperus
    • Reference Number: 1738
    • Religion: Christian Reformed
    • Birth: 1844
    • Occupation: 1880, 24 S. Sholto St.., Chicago, Cook, IL, USA; keeping house, name given as Catharine!

    Notes:

    Not sure about 2393

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Schipperus was born in 1862 in Chicago, IL, USA; died in 1863.
    2. Gerrit Schipperus was born on 10 Jun 1865 in Chicago, IL, USA; died on 26 Apr 1942 in Chicago, IL, USA.
    3. Daniel Schipperus was born on 04 Apr 1867 in Chicago, IL, USA; died on 12 Sep 1941 in Chicago, IL, USA.
    4. Jennie Schipperus was born on 27 Sep 1869 in Roseland, IL, USA; died on 27 Mar 1933.
    5. Elizabeth Schipperus was born on 06 Jun 1875 in Chicago, Cook, IL, USA; died on 06 Jun 1946.
    6. John Schipperus was born in 1877 in Chicago, Cook, IL, USA; died in 1900.
    7. Katherine Schipperus was born on 13 Feb 1882 in Chicago, Cook, IL, USA; died on 09 May 1952.
    8. 1. Henry Schipperus was born on 28 Jan 1885 in Chicago, Cook, IL, USA; died on 29 Mar 1940.
    9. Peter Daniel Schipperus was born on 04 Jul 1887 in Chicago, IL, USA; died in 1959.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Daniel Schipperus was born on 10 Jan 1812 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD (son of Leendert Schipperus and Maria van Keulen).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 1431
    • Occupation: Abt 1830; zadelmaker
    • Immigration: 1849, New York, NY, USA
    • Occupation: Between 1853 and 1854, 714 Washington, New York City, NY, USA; carriage trimmer
    • Occupation: Between 1854 and 1855, 307W32nd, New York City, NY, USA; coach trimmer, carriage trimmer
    • Occupation: 1880, 256 W. Forquer St., Chicago, Cook, IL, USA; carriage trimmer, unemployed 6 months in past year

    Notes:

    "A dozen other newcomers in 1853 were ... Daniel Schipperus ..."

    First (Reformed) church bought a lot for $375 at 625W Foster Street. It needed a solicitor for the building drive. "... everyone made excuses ... Daniel Schipperus ... too busy ..."

    "In the late 1850s a new Dutch community formed west of the key intersection of Harrison, Halstead and Blue Island Avenue, which is now the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago. Newcomers included ... the previously mentioned Schipperus ..."

    married 65 years

    William David Janovski, Elizabeth B. Schipperus m. La Porte Co. IN 1 Aug 1900

    Immigration:
    Family joined him in 1850, left Rotterdam on the 'Pamona' to arrive on 22 September.

    Daniel married Elizabeth Barbara Haakman on 29 Apr 1835 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD. Elizabeth (daughter of Hendrik Haakman and Klazina de Hoog) was born on 18 Sep 1817 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; died on 03 Sep 1904 in Missoula, MT, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Barbara Haakman was born on 18 Sep 1817 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD (daughter of Hendrik Haakman and Klazina de Hoog); died on 03 Sep 1904 in Missoula, MT, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Schipperus
    • Occupation: naaister
    • Reference Number: 1432
    • Immigration: 22 Sep 1850, New York, NY, USA
    • Occupation: 1880, 256 W. Forquer St., Chicago, Cook, IL, USA; keeping house, 1 child, Daniel, 25, still home

    Notes:

    children born 12, living 2

    Immigration:
    32y when departed from Rotterdam, arrived with 2 children on the "Pamona"

    Died:
    MRS. D. SHIPPERUS (sic) PASSES AWAY --- Aged Resident of Stoddard Street a Victim of the Ills of Old Age. --- Mrs. D. Shipperus, who had reached the ripe old age of 87 years, died at the home of her son, P. D. Shipperus at Holmes and Stoddard streets on the north side early yesterday morning. The ills attendant upon old age were the cause of death. Mrs. Shipperus came to Montana in 1900, accompanied by her husband, intending to pass the remainder of her days with her son, who was then a resident of Hamilton. In Hamilton, Mr. Shipperus passed away in 1902, having reached the age of 92 years. Mr. and Mrs. Shipperus were the parents of twelve children. P. D. Shipperus, being the only one of the large family who has survived them. The funeral will take place from her late residence at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon.

    Children:
    1. Leendert Schipperus was born on 17 Mar 1836 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; died on 29 Aug 1847 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD.
    2. Nicholas Schipperus was born in 1859 in Chicago, Cook, IL, USA; died before 1870.
    3. Clasina Agatha Schipperus was born on 03 May 1839 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; died on 09 Sep 1840 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD.
    4. 2. Hendrik Schipperus was born on 04 May 1840 in NLD; died on 03 Oct 1901 in 411 Watt Ave. Ward 33, Chicago, IL, USA; was buried on 05 Oct 1901 in Mt. Greenwood Cemetery, Chicago, IL, USA.
    5. Maria Schipperus was born on 19 Jul 1843 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; died on 02 Nov 1844 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD.
    6. Clasina Agatha Schipperus was born on 03 Sep 1845 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; died on 25 Dec 1846 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD.
    7. Maria Schipperus was born on 18 Dec 1847 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; died on 26 Jan 1850 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD.
    8. Klazina Ebbelina Schipperus was born on 12 Dec 1849 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; died on 04 Feb 1850 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD.
    9. Pieter Daniel Schipperus was born on 12 Dec 1849 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; died on 13 May 1910 in Rock Valley, IA, USA; was buried on 16 May 1910 in Valley View Cemetery, Rock Valley, IA, USA.
    10. Daniel Schipperus was born in Apr 1855 in Chicago, Cook, IL, USA; died on 17 Feb 1887 in 256 Forquer, Ward 8, Chicago, IL, USA; was buried on 20 Feb 1887 in Lot #288, Block 12, Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, IL, USA.

  3. 6.  Gerrit Eenigenburg was born on 30 Nov 1814 in Krabbedam, NH, NLD (son of Joris Hark Eenigenburg and Trijntje Genvist Bowman); died on 10 Oct 1893 in Munster ?, IN, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 1739
    • Religion: Reformed, Christian Reformed
    • Immigration: 08 Jun 1849, New York, NY, USA
    • Moved to: 04 Jul 1849, Hooge Prairie, Chicago, IL, USA
    • Occupation: 1880, Thornton, IL, USA; capitalist

    Notes:

    Gerrit's siblings and ancestry from "The Family Eenigenburg" by Bruce and Michelle Enigenburg, 1801 Amalfi Dr., Leucadia CA 92024, Ph. 760.634.0851, email. shelly@inreach.com

    Assumption: ancestors all born in Eenigenburg NH

    Ross Ettema: another child Fritz b. 1884, d. 1849 at sea

    Birth:
    or Alkmaar?

    Immigration:
    on the ship "Mass. of Boston"

    Gerrit married Jannetje Ton on 29 Dec 1842 in Schoorl, NH, NLD. Jannetje (daughter of Jan Ton and Pietertje Stam) was born on 08 Dec 1818; died on 08 Dec 1883 in Munster ?, IN, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Jannetje Ton was born on 08 Dec 1818 (daughter of Jan Ton and Pietertje Stam); died on 08 Dec 1883 in Munster ?, IN, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Eenigenburg
    • Name: Jane
    • Reference Number: 1789
    • Religion: Christian Reformed
    • Birth: 08 Dec 1819, NLD

    Children:
    1. 3. Trijntje Eenigenburg was born on 31 Oct 1843 in Krabbedam, NH, NLD; died on 16 May 1885 in Chicago area, IL, USA.
    2. Jan Eenigenburg was born on 14 May 1845 in Schoorl, NH, NLD; died in 1849.
    3. Joris Eenigenburg was born in 1846; died in 1849.
    4. Pietertje Eenigenburg was born in 1847; died in 1849.
    5. John Eenigenburg was born in 1850 in Chicago, IL, USA; died on 14 Dec 1920.
    6. Mary Eenigenburg was born on 16 Sep 1852 in Roseland, IL, USA; died on 01 Dec 1904.
    7. George Eenigenburg was born in 1853 in Cook, IL, USA; died in 1936.
    8. Sarah Eenigenburg was born on 26 Feb 1857 in Lansing, IL, USA; died on 18 May 1933.
    9. Hark Eenigenburg was born on 29 Dec 1859 in Lansing, IL, USA; died on 17 Jan 1943.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Leendert Schipperus (son of Pieter Schipperus and Barbera de Ridder); died on 15 Jul 1842 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Schepperus
    • Reference Number: 84
    • Reference Number: 84
    • Religion: Hervormd
    • Baptism: 01 Jan 1785, Rotterdam, ZH, NLD
    • Occupation: Abt 1805; Opperman

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    get. Dorothea van Steinderen

    Died:
    CM1843

    Leendert married Maria van Keulen on 01 Nov 1807. Maria (daughter of Jacob van Keulen and Maria Verhoeff) died on 02 Feb 1849 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Maria van Keulen (daughter of Jacob van Keulen and Maria Verhoeff); died on 02 Feb 1849 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Booten
    • Name: Schipperus
    • Reference Number: 85
    • Reference Number: 85
    • Baptism: 28 Oct 1773, RK, Rotterdam, ZH, NLD
    • Baptism: 08 Mar 1793, RC Steiger, Rotterdam, ZH, NLD
    • Baptism: 06 Jul 1797, RC Leeuwenstraat, Rotterdam, ZH, NLD
    • Baptism: 19 Sep 1802, RK, Rotterdam, ZH, NLD

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    statie Steiger, getuigen Cornelis van den Hoeff en Willemina Verroeff "ex Gouda"

    Baptism:
    andere get. Bernardus Scheurings

    Role: Witness

    Baptism:
    Role: Witness

    Baptism:
    Role: Witness

    Children:
    1. Pieter Schipperus was born on 09 Apr 1808 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; died on 21 Apr 1871 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD.
    2. Daniel Schipperus was born on 01 Dec 1809 in Frankestraat 257, Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; died on 14 Sep 1811 in Vrankestraat K247, Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; was buried on 17 Sep 1811 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD.
    3. 4. Daniel Schipperus was born on 10 Jan 1812 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD.
    4. Jacobus Schipperus was born on 12 Feb 1814 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; died on 15 Dec 1905 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD.

  3. 10.  Hendrik Haakman died after 1835.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Sugar refiner
    • Reference Number: 1433

    Hendrik married Klazina de Hoog. Klazina died after 1835. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Klazina de Hoog died after 1835.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Haakman
    • Reference Number: 1434

    Children:
    1. 5. Elizabeth Barbara Haakman was born on 18 Sep 1817 in Rotterdam, ZH, NLD; died on 03 Sep 1904 in Missoula, MT, USA.

  5. 12.  Joris Hark Eenigenburg was born on 25 Jan 1778 in Eenigenburg, NH, NLD (son of Hark Joris Eenigenburg and Geertje Ariens Edenburg).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 8301

    Joris married Trijntje Genvist Bowman. Trijntje was born in 1779 in NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Trijntje Genvist Bowman was born in 1779 in NLD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Bouwens
    • Name: Eenigenburg
    • Reference Number: 8302

    Notes:

    Name:
    from "The Family Eenigenburg"

    Children:
    1. Geertje Eenigenburg was born on 09 Sep 1809 in NH, NLD.
    2. Geertje Eenigenburg was born on 13 Jun 1810 in NH, NLD.
    3. Geertje Eenigenburg was born on 17 Jul 1811 in NH, NLD.
    4. Guurtje Eenigenburg was born on 27 Mar 1813 in NH, NLD.
    5. 6. Gerrit Eenigenburg was born on 30 Nov 1814 in Krabbedam, NH, NLD; died on 10 Oct 1893 in Munster ?, IN, USA.
    6. Hark Eenigenburg was born in 1816 in NH, NLD.

  7. 14.  Jan Ton was born in 1783 in Aakersloot, NH, NLD; died in 1845.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 6776

    Jan married Pietertje Stam about 1813. Pietertje was born in 1783 in Aakersloot, NH, NLD; died in 1850 in Warmerhuizen, NH, NLD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Pietertje Stam was born in 1783 in Aakersloot, NH, NLD; died in 1850 in Warmerhuizen, NH, NLD.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Ton
    • Reference Number: 6777

    Children:
    1. Dirk Ton was born in 1813 in NLD; died in 1886.
    2. Trijntje Ton was born in 1814 in NLD; died in 1886.
    3. Sadie Ton was born in 1816 in NLD; died in 1877.
    4. 7. Jannetje Ton was born on 08 Dec 1818; died on 08 Dec 1883 in Munster ?, IN, USA.
    5. Cornelia Ton was born on 19 Jul 1823 in Akersloot, NH, NLD; died in 1881.
    6. Jan Ton was born on 30 May 1826 in Akersloot, NH, NLD; died in 1896.
    7. Cornelius J. Ton was born on 10 Apr 1830 in Akersloot, NH, NLD; died in 1890.
    8. Herman Ton was born on 24 Nov 1833 in Akersloot, NH, NLD; died in 1897.
    9. Jacob Ton was born on 14 Jul 1836 in Akersloot, NH, NLD; died in 1906.


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