Howard Wyckoff Voorhies1

M, b. 9 January 1892, d. 9 December 1959
Family Explorer
FatherEdmund W. Voorhies1 b. 6 Mar 1865, d. 5 Aug 1949
MotherSarah Wyckoff1 b. Jul 1867, d. 2 Jan 1950
Howard W. Voorhies, husband of Cornelia E. Stillwell
     Howard Wyckoff Voorhies, son of Edmund W. Voorhies and Sarah Wyckoff, was born on 9 January 1892 at Brooklyn, Kings, New York.1,2

     Howard married Cornelia Ellen Stillwell on 11 June 1914, at Kings, New York.
OLD FAMILIES TO UNITE
Cornelia E. Stillwell to Be Bride of Howard W. Voorhies
Invitations have just been sent out for the wedding of Howard W. Voorhies of 2188 Ocean avenue, son of Public Works Commissioner E. W. Voorhies to Miss Cornelia Ellen Stillwell on June 11. Miss Stillwell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Stillwell of 609 Neck road. The wedding will take place in the Gravesend Reformed Church, Neck road and East First street. Mr. Voorhies is in the realestate business at 26 Court street. Both of the families of the young couple are among the oldest in Gravesend, and the wedding is the culmination of a boy and girl romance.3,4,5


     Due to a need for men to serve during World War I, the United States instituted a draft. The first registration was for men between the ages of 21 and 31. As a result, this first registration included men born between June 5, 1886 and June 5, 1896. As World War I continued to escalate, the United States instituted a second draft registration. The second registration was for men who had turned 21 since June 5, 1917, so it added men born between June 5, 1896 and June 5, 1897. Two months later, a supplemental registration was held on August 24, 1918 for men who had become 21 years of age since June 5, 1918, adding the names of men who were born between June 5, 1897 and August 24, 1897. With no end in sight for World War I, the United States instituted it's third and final registration. It included all men who were between the ages of 18 and 21, and 31 to 45 years of age. This added younger men than the previous registrations, those who were born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900; and added an older group of men, born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. Howard filled out a draft card for World War I on 5 June 1917 (at age 25), while living at 1717 East 19th., Brooklyn, New York. He was self-employed selling real estate insurance and described as height, medium and medium build with brown eyes and brown hair..6

     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. Howard filled out a draft card for World War II on 26 April 1942 (at age 50), while living at Main Street, Yaphank, Suffolk, New York. He was described as 5 ' 7 ", 164 lbs., ruddy complexion, brown eyes and grey hair.7

     Howard died on 9 December 1959, at Suffolk, New York, at age 67,8,2 and was buried at Yaphank Cemetery, Yaphank, Suffolk, New York.8

Census

     Howard appeared on the 1900 Federal Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Edmund and Sarah.9

     Howard appeared on the 1905 New York Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Edmund and Sarah.10

     Howard appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Edmund and Sarah. He was a foreman in a manfacturing industry.11

     Howard and Cornelia appeared on the 1915 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at East 19th Street, enumerated 1 June 1915. Howard was in the real estate business..12

     Howard and Cornelia appeared on the 1925 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 1 June 1925. Howard was working in real estate. They had a maid, Polly Hoffman, in the home. Their children, Donald Stillwell and Janet were also listed as living with them.13

     Howard and Cornelia appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 28 April 1930. He owned his home, valued at $20000.00. They had a radio set Their children, Donald Stillwell and Janet were listed as living with them.14

Children of Howard Wyckoff Voorhies and Cornelia Ellen Stillwell

Last Edited=4 Feb 2020

Citations

  1. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 9 A, line 36.
  2. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New York State, Death Index, 1957-1968
    Name:     Howard W Voorhies Gender:     Male Age: 67 Birth Date: abt 1892 Residence Place: Blue Point, Suffolk, New York, USA Death Date: 9 Dec 1959 Death Place: New York, USA Certificate Number: 89178.
  3. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", Howard W Voorhies marriage BDE May 24 1914 Page 62.
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, New York, New York, Extracted Marriage Index, 1866-1937
    Name:     Howard W Voorhies Gender:     Male Marriage Date: 11 Jun 1914 Marriage Place:     Kings, New York, USA Spouse: Cornelia Stillwell
    Certificate Number: 6238.
  5. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", Information from BDE May 22 914 Page 2.
  6. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    Name:     Howard W Voorhies Race: White Marital status: Married Birth Date: 9 Jan 1892 Birth Place:     New York, USA Street address: 1717 E 19. Residence Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.
  7. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    Name:     Howard Wyckoff Voorhies Gender: Male Race: White Residence Age: 50 Birth Date: 9 Jan 1892 Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA Residence Date: 1942 Residence Place:     Yaphank, New York, USA Occupation: Self.
  8. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 37878923.
  9. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 9 A, line 34 thru 37.
  10. [S76] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 35, line 35 thru 39.
  11. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 29 A, line 43 thru 47.
  12. [S74] 1915 State Census, New York State, unknown record info, Brooklyn, New York, Page 71, line 23 and 24.
  13. [S56] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 4, line 36 thru 40.
  14. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 26 A, line 39 thru 42.
  15. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 26 A, line 41.
  16. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 26 A, line 42.

Jacobus Voorhies1

M, b. 27 March 1830, d. 18 November 1898
Family Explorer
FatherStephen J. Voorhies2 b. 7 Oct 1805, d. 23 Nov 1834
MotherJohanna Bergen2 b. 14 Oct 1805, d. 17 Aug 1851
Jacobus Voorhies, husband of Eliza J. Van Dyke
     Jacobus Voorhies, son of Stephen J. Voorhies and Johanna Bergen, was born on 27 March 1830 at Kings, New York.1,3

     Jacobus married Eliza Jane Van Dyke on 13 January 1852.4,2

     Jacobus died on 18 November 1898, at age 68,5 and was buried at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York.6,7

Census

     Jacobus and Eliza appeared on the 1865 New York Census of Gravesend, Kings, New York, enumerated 1 June 1865. Jacobus was a farmer. They had two servants in the home. Their children, Henry V. D., Stephen J. and Edmund W. were listed as living with them.8

     Jacobus and Eliza appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 16 June 1880. Jacobus was working as a carpenter. They also had a servant in the home. Their children, Henry V. D., Stephen J. and Edmund W., and Henry's wife, Laura were listed as living with them.9

Children of Jacobus Voorhies and Eliza Jane Van Dyke

Last Edited=9 Jul 2018

Citations

  1. [S142] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Gravesend, New York, Page 6, line 13.
  2. [S70] Compiler: Teunis G. Bergen, Bergen Family Descendents of Hans Hansen Bergen, Found on Page 362.
  3. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, Birth date from cemetery marker.
  4. [S142] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Gravesend, New York, Page 6, line 14.
  5. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Death date is from New York, Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999 for Jacobus Voorhies.
  6. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Brooklyn, New York, Green-Wood Cemetery Burial Index
    Last Name: VOORHIES First Name: JACOBUS Burial Date: 1898-11-20 Lot: 19294 Section: 186 Grave: 3&4.
  7. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 57317501.
  8. [S142] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Gravesend, New York, Page Not Marked, line 13 thru 19.
  9. [S33] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Page 44, line 27 thru 33.
  10. [S142] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Gravesend, New York, Page 6, line 15.
  11. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 195.
  12. [S142] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Gravesend, New York, Page 6, line 17.

Janet Voorhies1

F, b. circa 1922
Family Explorer
FatherHoward Wyckoff Voorhies1 b. 9 Jan 1892, d. 9 Dec 1959
MotherCornelia Ellen Stillwell1 b. 1890, d. 1945
     Janet Voorhies, daughter of Howard Wyckoff Voorhies and Cornelia Ellen Stillwell, was born circa 1922 at New York.1

Census

     Janet appeared on the 1925 New York Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of her parents, Howard and Cornelia.2

     Janet appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 28 April 1930, of Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of her parents, Howard and Cornelia.3
Last Edited=22 Jul 2018

Citations

  1. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 26 A, line 42.
  2. [S56] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 4, line 36 thru 40.
  3. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 26 A, line 39 thru 42.

Ralph Voorhies1

M, b. circa 1887
Family Explorer
FatherHenry V. D. Voorhies1 b. 4 Feb 1856, d. Mar 1924
MotherLaura Wyckoff1 b. c 1858, d. 3 Jul 1913
     Ralph Voorhies, son of Henry V. D. Voorhies and Laura Wyckoff, was born circa 1887 at New York.1

     Ralph married Adele L. "Surname Unknown" circa 1908.2

Census

     Ralph appeared on the 1900 Federal Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Henry and Laura.3

     Ralph appeared on the 1905 New York Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Henry and Laura. He was working as a bookkeeper.4

     Ralph Voorhies, his wife, Adele and their son, Cliffoed W., appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Henry and Laura.5

Child of Ralph Voorhies and Adele L. "Surname Unknown"

Last Edited=7 May 2018

Citations

  1. [S76] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 54, line 8.
  2. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 17 B, line 91 and 92.
  3. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 9 B, line 51 thru 54.
  4. [S76] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 54, line 6 thru 9.
  5. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 17 B, line 89 thru 94.
  6. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 17 B, line 93.

Stephen J. Voorhies1,2

M, b. March 1860, d. December 1928
Family Explorer
FatherJacobus Voorhies1 b. 27 Mar 1830, d. 18 Nov 1898
MotherEliza Jane Van Dyke1 b. 15 Nov 1833, d. 28 Sep 1904
Stephen J. Voorhies, husband of Sarah E. Suydam
     Stephen J. Voorhies, son of Jacobus Voorhies and Eliza Jane Van Dyke, was born in March 1860 at New York.3,4,5

     Stephen married Sarah Eldert Suydam, daughter of Daniel Lott Suydam and Jane Wyckoff Van Dyke, circa 1885.1,6

     Stephen died in December 1928, at age 68,7 and was buried at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York.7

Census

     Stephen J. Voorhies appeared on the 1865 New York Census in Gravesend, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Jacobus and Eliza.8

     Stephen J. Voorhies appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Jacobus and Eliza. He was working as a carpenter.9

     Stephen and Sarah appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at Ocean Avenue, enumerated 18 June 1900 Stephen was working as a carpenter. They had a servant in the home. The census indicated Sarah had four children, with three living.. Their children, Jennie, Stephen and Jacobus were listed as living with them.10

     Stephen and Sarah appeared on the 1905 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at Ocean Avenue, enumerated 1 June 1905. Stephen was working as a carpenter. Their children, Jacobus, Jennie and Stephen were listed as living with them.11

     Stephen and Sarah appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at Ocean Avenue, enumerated 20 April 1910. Stephen was working as a carpenter in a moulding mill Their children, Jacobus, Jennie and Stephen were listed as living with them.12

     Stephen and Sarah appeared on the 1915 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 1 June 1915. Stephen was working in the lumber field. Their children, Jacobus were listed as living with them.13

     Stephen and Sarah appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 15 January 1920. Stephen was a merchant in lumber. Their children, Jacobus, Jennie and Stephen were listed as living with them.14

     Stephen and Sarah appeared on the 1925 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at Ocean Avenue, enumerated 1 June 1925. Stephen was a merchant in lumber..15

Obituary

27 December 1928

VOORHIES

- On December 28 1928, STEPHEN J. VOORHIES, in his 69th year. Funeral from his residence, 2566 Ocean ave., on Friday, December 28, at 2 p.m. Kindly omit flowers.

STEPHEN J. VOORHIES DIES


Stephen J. Voorhies, 68 years old, of 2566 Ocean ave., a member of one of the oldest Holland-Dutch families in the Gravesend section, died Tuesday at his home of heart trouble. He was formerly a member of the lumber concern of Fisher & Voorhies and was born in Gravesend, the son of the late Jacobus Voorhies. He is survived by his widow, Sarah Eldert Suydam Voorhies, and three children. Services will be held at his late home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.3

Children of Stephen J. Voorhies and Sarah Eldert Suydam

Last Edited=29 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S58] A. M., Ph.D. Compiler: William B. Aitken, Distinguished Families In America ..... Jan Thomasse Van Dyke, Found on Page 195.
  2. [S77] Unknown author, Green-Wood Cemetery, Burial date and middle initial was posted on their site.
  3. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", BDE Dec 27 1928 Page 24; Stephen J Voorhis Obituray BDE Dec 27 1928 P 5.
  4. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 9 A, line 45.
  5. [S70] Compiler: Teunis G. Bergen, Bergen Family Descendents of Hans Hansen Bergen, Found on Page 362; This reference had 11 Apr 1860 for birth.
  6. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 9 A, line 45 and 46.
  7. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 57317528.
  8. [S142] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Gravesend, New York, Page Not Marked, line 13 thru 19.
  9. [S33] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Page 44, line 27 thru 33.
  10. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 9 A, line 45 thru 50.
  11. [S76] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 54, line 1 thru 5.
  12. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 6 A, line 16 thru 20.
  13. [S74] 1915 State Census, New York State, unknown record info, Brooklyn, New York, Page 67, line 4 and 8.
  14. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 7 B, line 96 thru 50 (100).
  15. [S56] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 5, line 22 and 23.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke