Person:Jakob Ritzema (1)

Watchers
m. 12 May 1865
  1. Geertruid Ritzema1866 - 1915
  2. Jakob Ritzema1870 - 1948
  3. Aafke Ritzema1873 - 1965
m. 1 Mar 1898
  1. Elizabeth Catherine Ritzema1901 - 1982
  2. Andrew J. Ritzema1903 - 1993
  3. Carrie I. Ritzema1910 - 1999
Facts and Events
Name Jakob Ritzema
Immigrant Name Jacob D. Ritzema
Gender Male
Birth[1] 30 Aug 1870 Wierhuizen, Eenrum, Groningen, Netherlands
Immigration[4] 31 May 1880 New York, New York, New York, United States
Marriage 1 Mar 1898 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United Statesreligious - Rev. A. Buursma
to Catherina Elizabeth Dekker
Death[2][3] 17 Aug 1948 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States
Burial[5] Rosedale Memorial Park, Tallmadge (township), Ottawa, Michigan, United States
References
  1. Geboorte, in Eenrum, Groningen, Netherlands. Burgerlijke Stand
    Akte 70, 31 Aug 1870.

    Wierhuizen gem. Eenrum
    Jakob Ritzema
    Vader: Derk Ritzema, 37
    Moeder: Elizabeth Bos

  2. Personal Communication from C. E. Keegstra, grandson.

    "About 1949"

  3. Michigan, United States. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952
    1948.

    Name: Jacob D Ritzema
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1948
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States
    Gender: Male
    Age: 77
    Marital Status: Married
    Birth Date: 31 Aug 1870
    Birthplace: Netherlands
    Birth Year (Estimated): 1871
    Father's Name: Derk Ritzema
    Mother's Name: Elizabeth Bos

  4. National Archives and Records Administration. New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957. (Washington, D. C.: National Archives and Records Administration)
    1880.

    Name: Jacob Ritzema
    Arrival Date: 31 May 1880
    Birth Date: abt 1872
    Age: 8
    Gender: Male
    Ethnicity/ Nationality: Netherlander (Dutch)
    Place of Origin: Netherlands
    Port of Departure: Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Destination: United States of America
    Port of Arrival: New York, New York
    Ship Name: Amsterdam

  5. Jacob Derks Ritzema, in Find A Grave.