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LeGrand was born on.

In 1951, LeGrand Van Slyke, then 88, lifed in Los Angeles, California.
In 1955, LeGrand Van Slyke lived in Montgomery, Alabama.

Mary was born on. Mary died on.

In 1955, Mary Van Slyke lived in Perry, Wyoming County, New York. She apparently never married.

Edith was born on. She married ??? Scott. Edith died on.

The Tuesday, January 29, 1974, edition of the Batavia (Genesee County, New York) Country Post carried the following story about the 100th birthday of Edith Van Slyke Scott:

      One of thirteen children and still in good health and active with many hobbies, Edith Scott of Perry [Wyoming County, New York] will soon [4 February 1974] celebrate her 100th birthday. Born on a farm in 1874, she and a twin sister were raised in a family of 13 children. Mrs. Scott recalls starting work as a domestic at the age of 10, working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, for $2.00. For recreation, she delighted in fishing from bountiful streams near her home and playing dominoes.
      She and her husband, who died in 1952, were married in 1892, in Pike. They had two children, Elgie Thomas [Scott], now 80, and Yale Scott, now 67, with whom Mrs. Scott now resides. Her children have presented her with 11 grandchildren, 31 great granchildren, and 19 great-great grandchildren.
      Among Mrs. Scott's pasttimes are sewing, collecting buttons, braiding rugs and playing cards. Her button collection consists of over 18,000 rare and colorful buttons; by arranging them on velvet, she creates unique and artistic designs. During her busy day, Mrs. Scott manages to keep abreast of current events by viewing her "favorite" television program, the news.
      Anyone wishing to send a greeting card to Mrs. Scott may send it to: Mrs. Edith Scott, Perry Center, New York 14530.

Elgie was born on.

In 1955, Elgie Van Slyke lived in Perry, Wyoming County, New York. She apparently never married.

Elsie Van Slyke was born circa 1885. Elsie Van Slyke was born between 1884 and 1886, she was the twin of Elmie and married Archibald Montcalm Mapes about 1917. She married Archibald Montcalm Mapes on circa 1917.

In 1955, Elsie Van Slyke Mapes lived in Santa [sic], California.

He married Carrie Gertrude Van Slyke circa 1889.

Harley died on before 1918.

Allan was born on. Allan died on before 1955.

LeMar was born on. LeMar died on before 1955.

Elsie was born on. Elsie died on before 1955. Her body was interred on before 1955 at in East Koy Cemetery, East Koy, Wyoming County, New York.

She married Robert Helmcamp.

Robert was born on. He married Elsie Peck. Robert died on.

In 1955, Robert Helmcamp lived in Cassopolis, Michigan.

??? was born on. He married Edith Van Slyke. ??? died on.

Archibald was born on. He married Elsie Van Slyke circa 1917.

A. was born on. He married Lulu Belle Janes. A. died on.

Marvin was born on 20 February 1846 in Johnstown, Rock County, Wisconsin.^1,2 He married Minerva J. Case on 13 September 1868 in Johnstown, Rock County, Wisconsin. [Rock County, Wisconsin, Marriages, Vol. 3 (1866-69), page 325]

His 1868 marriage certificate gives his residence as Johnstown, Rock County, Wisconsin, and his occupation as farmer.² Marvin died on 24 February 1935, in Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois, at age 89.³ His body was interred on 27 February 1935 probably at in Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois.

Marvin H. Janes appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Hiram Janes, Jr., and Phebe Ann Janes in Johnstown Township, Rock County, Wisconsin,
Household Members in 1850 Census
Hiram Janes, 36
Phoebe Janes, 37
Loria [Louisa] Janes, 12
Lydia Janes, 10
Ellen Janes, 8
Warren Janes,6
Mathie [Marvin] Janes, 4
Herbert Janes, 2.⁴ Marvin H. Janes lived in 1934 in Brookfield, Cook County, Illinois, In 1934, Marvin H. Janes lived in Brookfield [Cook County], Illinois.


A 26 February 1935 issue of the Janesville (Rock County, Wisconsin) Gazette carried the following obituary (on page 3):

Former Resident of Johnstown Dies

      Whitewater [Walworth County, Wisconsin] -- Marvin H. Janes, 89, native of Whitewater and well known here, died Sunday [24 February 1935] in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Phoebe Leader, Brookfield [Cook County], Illinois, after a illness of five days with pneumonia.
      He was born in Johnstown [Rock County, Wisconsin] February 20, 1846, the son of Hiram and Phoebe Janes. He married Minerva Case in Johnstown and about 1880 moved to Chicago. They later moved to Brookfield. Mrs. Leader [sic; apparently should be his wife, Mrs. Janes] died in August 1918, and for several years he had made his home with his daughter.
      Besides Mrs. Leader, he is survived by a grandson, great grandson, several nieces and nephews and a sister, Mrs. Horace Fellows Schoolcraft, Michigan. A brother, Herbert L. Janes, Whitewater, died September 12, 1934.
      Funeral services will be held in Brookfield Wednesday [27 February 1935] afternoon.

Menzo was born on 6 August 1862.

Menzo Van Slyke, Jr., lived in 1951 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, In 1951, Menzo Van Slyke, then 89, lived in Chicago.

Elmie was born on circa 1885. Elmie died on.

Nellie was born on. Nellie died on before 1951.

Blanche was born on. Blanche died on before 1951.

Elvie was born on. Elvie died on before 1951.