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Antoon van der Wielen

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Antoon van der Wielen was born on 23 Aug 1783 in Puiflijk.

    Antoon married Wilhelmina van Elk on 18 Jun 1813 in Puiflijk. Wilhelmina (daughter of Gerard van Elk and Joanna Schouten) was born on 03 Jun 1791 in Puiflijk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Johanna van der Wielen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1815 in Puiflijk; died on 11 Sep 1869 in Puiflijk.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Johanna van der Wielen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Antoon1) was born on 18 Oct 1815 in Puiflijk; died on 11 Sep 1869 in Puiflijk.

    Johanna married Joseph de Wijse on 24 Apr 1835 in Druten. Joseph (son of Jan Hendrik de Wijse and Johanna Smits) was born on 23 Jul 1814 in Beugen; died on 04 Dec 1855 in Puiflijk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Antonia de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Nov 1835 in Puiflijk; died on 15 Jan 1867 in Leeuwen.
    2. 4. Jan Hendrik Bernard de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1837 in Puiflijk; died in 1837 in Puiflijk.
    3. 5. Damianus Leonardus de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1839 in Puiflijk; died on 13 Jan 1907 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried on 16 Jan 1907 in Bay City, MI, USA.
    4. 6. Eduard Ewald de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Nov 1840 in Puiflijk; died on 21 Dec 1914 in Appeltern.
    5. 7. Gougerica Augusta de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1843 in Puiflijk; died on 03 Sep 1850 in Puiflijk.
    6. 8. Augustinus Benedictus de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 06 Mar 1844 in Puiflijk; died on 06 Apr 1889 in Puiflijk.
    7. 9. Wilhelmina Maria de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1846 in Puiflijk; died on 13 Nov 1909 in Puiflijk.
    8. 10. Constantia Julia Leocadia de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Jan 1849 in Puiflijk.
    9. 11. Wilhelmus Vincentius de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1854 in Puiflijk; died on 06 Jun 1918 in Puiflijk.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Antonia de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 13 Nov 1835 in Puiflijk; died on 15 Jan 1867 in Leeuwen.

    Antonia married Johannes Brans on 26 Jan 1866 in Druten. Johannes (son of Derk Brans and Arnolda Pauwels) was born on 07 Mar 1837 in Leeuwen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 4.  Jan Hendrik Bernard de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born in 1837 in Puiflijk; died in 1837 in Puiflijk.

  3. 5.  Damianus Leonardus de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 12 Feb 1839 in Puiflijk; died on 13 Jan 1907 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried on 16 Jan 1907 in Bay City, MI, USA.

    Damianus married Antonia Belgers on 26 Jan 1870 in Druten. Antonia (daughter of Adam Belgers and Geertruida van As) was born on 08 Jul 1845 in Afferden; died on 28 Aug 1932 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried on 31 Aug 1932 in Bay City, MI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Johanna Geertruida de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1871 in Puiflijk; died on 09 Mar 1939 in Saginaw, MI, USA; was buried on 12 Mar 1939 in Bay City, MI, USA.
    2. 13. Gerardus de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1872 in Puiflijk; died on 1873 or 1874 in At sea - coming to USA.
    3. 14. John DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 09 Jan 1876 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 02 Jan 1962 in Linwood, MI, USA; was buried on 05 Jan 1962 in Bay City, MI, USA.
    4. 15. George DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1878 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 09 Apr 1957 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried on 12 Apr 1957 in Bay City, MI, USA.
    5. 16. Josephine DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1880 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 30 Apr 1932 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried in May 1932 in Bay City, MI, USA.
    6. 17. Anthony DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 09 Sep 1882 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 27 Oct 1938 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried on 29 Oct 1938 in Bay City, MI, USA.
    7. 18. William A. DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Dec 1884 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 18 Sep 1962 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried on 21 Sep 1962 in Bay City, MI, USA.
    8. 19. Edward DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1886 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 20 Jun 1959 in Essexville, MI, USA; was buried on 23 Jun 1959 in Bay City, MI, USA.
    9. 20. Joseph DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 08 Nov 1887 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 28 Aug 1947 in Flint, MI, USA; was buried on 01 Sep 1847 in Flint, MI, USA.

  4. 6.  Eduard Ewald de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 28 Nov 1840 in Puiflijk; died on 21 Dec 1914 in Appeltern.

    Eduard married Hendrica Maria Brands on 30 Apr 1873 in Appeltern. Hendrica (daughter of Johannes Brand and Helena Kolmar) was born about 1844 in Appeltern. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 7.  Gougerica Augusta de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born about 1843 in Puiflijk; died on 03 Sep 1850 in Puiflijk.

  6. 8.  Augustinus Benedictus de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 06 Mar 1844 in Puiflijk; died on 06 Apr 1889 in Puiflijk.

    Augustinus married Johanna de Kadt on 07 May 1869 in Puiflijk. Johanna (daughter of Jan de Kadt and Maria Derks) was born on 21 Jan 1846 in Puiflijk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Maria de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1872 in Druten; died on 26 Jun 1935 in Druten.
    2. 22. Johannes de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1878 in Puiflijk; died on 12 Mar 1935 in Druten.
    3. 23. Constantia de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Jun 1882 in Puiflijk; died on 13 Jul 1882 in Puiflijk.
    4. 24. Francis de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1884 in Puiflijk; died on 08 Feb 1885 in Puiflijk.
    5. 25. Johannes de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Jun 1887 in Puiflijk; died on 17 Oct 1887 in Puiflijk.

  7. 9.  Wilhelmina Maria de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 11 Jul 1846 in Puiflijk; died on 13 Nov 1909 in Puiflijk.

    Wilhelmina married Theodorus Willems on 26 Jan 1870 in Druten. Theodorus (son of Antoon Willems and Hendrika Ruisbroek) was born on 17 Dec 1836 in Puiflijk. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 10.  Constantia Julia Leocadia de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 01 Jan 1849 in Puiflijk.

    Constantia married Wilhelmus Peters on 09 Jan 1873 in Beers. Wilhelmus (son of Johannes Peters and Cornelia Tillemans) was born in Beers. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 11.  Wilhelmus Vincentius de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 10 Dec 1854 in Puiflijk; died on 06 Jun 1918 in Puiflijk.

    Wilhelmus married Johanna van der Wielen on 20 Jan 1882 in Druten. Johanna (daughter of Johannes van der Wielen and Geertruida Bonink) was born on 17 Nov 1853 in Druten. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Hendrikus de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1885 in Puiflijk; died on 24 Nov 1913 in Puiflijk.
    2. 27. Johanna Geertruida de Wijse  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1890; died on 01 Jun 1932 in Druten.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Johanna Geertruida de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (5.Damianus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 13 Feb 1871 in Puiflijk; died on 09 Mar 1939 in Saginaw, MI, USA; was buried on 12 Mar 1939 in Bay City, MI, USA.

    Johanna married John van Zaale on 08 Oct 1889 in Bay City, MI, USA. John (son of Frank van Zaale) was born on 27 Aug 1863; died on 13 Oct 1935 in Saginaw, MI, USA; was buried on 16 Oct 1935 in Bay City, MI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Theresa van Zaale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jan 1890 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 06 Jun 1967.
    2. 29. Frank van Zaale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Feb 1892 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 08 Jun 1980.
    3. 30. Josephine van Zaale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 05 Aug 1894 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 15 Mar 1964.
    4. 31. George van Zaale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Dec 1896 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 02 May 1962.
    5. 32. Mabel van Zaale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 Jan 1900 in Bay City, MI, USA.
    6. 33. Adam van Zaale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1902 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 23 Oct 1973.
    7. 34. Antonia van Zaale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Jun 1905 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 18 Dec 1965.
    8. 35. Leona van Zaale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1908 in Bay City, MI, USA.
    9. 36. John van Zaale  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1911 in Bay City, MI, USA.

  2. 13.  Gerardus de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (5.Damianus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 28 Sep 1872 in Puiflijk; died on 1873 or 1874 in At sea - coming to USA.

  3. 14.  John DeWyse Descendancy chart to this point (5.Damianus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 09 Jan 1876 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 02 Jan 1962 in Linwood, MI, USA; was buried on 05 Jan 1962 in Bay City, MI, USA.

    John married Petronella Lucia Meijer on 13 May 1901 in Essexville, MI, USA. Petronella (daughter of Johannes Meijer and Maria Vinken) was born on 20 Nov 1876 in Alphen; died on 21 Dec 1945 in Essexville, MI, USA; was buried on 26 Dec 1945 in Bay City, MI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Maria Johanna DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1902 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 22 Aug 1902.
    2. 38. Antonia DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Apr 1903 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 03 Jan 1973.
    3. 39. Maria Anna DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 Oct 1905 in Essexville, MI, USA; died before 3 Mar 2004.
    4. 40. Christina Josephine DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Jul 1908 in Essexville, MI, USA; died before 3 Mar 2004.
    5. 41. Leonard Johannes DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 May 1910 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 3 Mar 2004.
    6. 42. George Joseph DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1912 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 1 Sep 2000 in Essexville, MI, USA.
    7. 43. Theodore Anthony DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 08 May 1914 in Hampton, MI; died on 15 Nov 2008 in Essexville, MI, USA; was buried on 18 Nov 2008 in Bay City, MI, USA.
    8. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 15.  George DeWyse Descendancy chart to this point (5.Damianus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 16 Aug 1878 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 09 Apr 1957 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried on 12 Apr 1957 in Bay City, MI, USA.

  5. 16.  Josephine DeWyse Descendancy chart to this point (5.Damianus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 29 Aug 1880 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 30 Apr 1932 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried in May 1932 in Bay City, MI, USA.

    Josephine married Joseph Peter Walther on 12 Feb 1901 in Bay City, MI, USA. Joseph (son of Peter Walther and Florence Richter) was born on 29 Nov 1869 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 21 Dec 1930 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried on 23 Dec 1930 in Bay City, MI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Boniface Adam Walther  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 05 Dec 1901 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 19 Aug 1964.
    2. 46. Theresa Marie Walther  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1903 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 27 Sep 1975.
    3. 47. Peter Joseph Walther  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 May 1906 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 10 Nov 1975.
    4. 48. Joseph Leonard Walther  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1908 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 20 Mar 1996.
    5. 49. Leonard William Walther  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Nov 1909 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 06 Mar 1996.
    6. 50. William Gregory Walther  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1912 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 24 Feb 1959.
    7. 51. Mildred Florence Walther  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Mar 1914 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 02 Jul 1928.
    8. 52. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 53. Flora Madeline Walther  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 May 1919 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 23 May 1996.
    10. 54. Genevieve Cecelia Walther  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 06 Sep 1920 in Bay City, MI, USA.

  6. 17.  Anthony DeWyse Descendancy chart to this point (5.Damianus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 09 Sep 1882 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 27 Oct 1938 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried on 29 Oct 1938 in Bay City, MI, USA.

    Anthony married Ada M. Merritt on 04 Jun 1907 in Bay City, MI, USA. Ada (daughter of Nelson Merrit and Emma Walker) was born on 28 Jul 1887 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 16 May 1977 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried on 18 May 1977 in Bay City, MI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 18.  William A. DeWyse Descendancy chart to this point (5.Damianus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 02 Dec 1884 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 18 Sep 1962 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried on 21 Sep 1962 in Bay City, MI, USA.

    William married Elisabeth Jacobs on 09 May 1911 in Essexville, MI, USA. Elisabeth (daughter of Bernardus Jacobs and Johanna Droomers) was born on 08 Feb 1891 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 05 Mar 1969 in Bay City, MI, USA; was buried on 08 Mar 1969 in Bay City, MI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 56. Raymond Joseph DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 1913 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 15 Jan 1993.
    3. 57. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 58. Ambrose William DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Oct 1917 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 24 Aug 1978.
    5. 59. Robert T. DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1919 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 17 Jul 1919.
    6. 60. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 61. Theresa Cecelia DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Oct 1921 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 22 Jan 1984.
    8. 62. Alta Elizabeth DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 07 Aug 1923 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 31 Mar 1994.
    9. 63. Mary Jane DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Oct 1924 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 02 May 1981.
    10. 64. Elizabeth Ann DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Apr 1927 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 07 May 1992.
    11. 65. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    12. 66. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 19.  Edward DeWyse Descendancy chart to this point (5.Damianus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 21 Mar 1886 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 20 Jun 1959 in Essexville, MI, USA; was buried on 23 Jun 1959 in Bay City, MI, USA.

    Edward married Clara Vennix on 10 Nov 1908 in Essexville, MI, USA. Clara (daughter of Gerardus Vennix and Jacoba Jacobs) was born on 19 May 1885 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 27 Aug 1973 in Essexville, MI, USA; was buried on 30 Aug 1973 in Bay City, MI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 67. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 68. Margaret Cecelia DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1912 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 24 Apr 1974.
    3. 69. Mildred Cecelia DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1914 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 25 Dec 1919.
    4. 70. Mable Agnes DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1916 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 12 Dec 1919.
    5. 71. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 72. Lawrence Edward DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1919 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 01 Apr 1922.
    7. 73. Harold William DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1922 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 02 May 1992.
    8. 74. James Vincent DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1924 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 03 Apr 1998.
    9. 75. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 76. Dorothy Rose Marie DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1928 in Essexville, MI, USA; died on 11 Apr 1929.

  9. 20.  Joseph DeWyse Descendancy chart to this point (5.Damianus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born on 08 Nov 1887 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 28 Aug 1947 in Flint, MI, USA; was buried on 01 Sep 1847 in Flint, MI, USA.

    Joseph married Lillian Wojtkowiak on 23 May 1911. Lillian (daughter of Jacob Wojtkowiak and Antonia Urbanski) was born on 27 Nov 1889 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 17 Feb 1956 in Flint, MI, USA; was buried on 21 Feb 1956 in Flint, MI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Edward DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1912 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 20 Dec 1959.
    2. 78. Anthony DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1914 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 09 Jul 1922.
    3. 79. James F. DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 09 Feb 1915 in Bay City, MI, USA; died on 01 Dec 1951.
    4. 80. Evelyn Elisabeth DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Jan 1918 in Flint, MI, USA; died on 12 Jul 1986.
    5. 81. Elisabeth Jane DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 Sep 1920 in Flint, MI, USA; died on 07 Sep 1969.
    6. 82. Martin Henry DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jul 1922 in Flint, MI, USA; died on 06 Sep 1923.
    7. 83. John G. DeWyse  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1924 in Flint, MI, USA; died on 05 Nov 1971.
    8. 84. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 21.  Maria de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (8.Augustinus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born about 1872 in Druten; died on 26 Jun 1935 in Druten.

    Family/Spouse: Wilhelmus van As. Wilhelmus died after 1935. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 22.  Johannes de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (8.Augustinus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born about 1878 in Puiflijk; died on 12 Mar 1935 in Druten.

  12. 23.  Constantia de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (8.Augustinus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born about Jun 1882 in Puiflijk; died on 13 Jul 1882 in Puiflijk.

  13. 24.  Francis de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (8.Augustinus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born about 1884 in Puiflijk; died on 08 Feb 1885 in Puiflijk.

  14. 25.  Johannes de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (8.Augustinus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born about Jun 1887 in Puiflijk; died on 17 Oct 1887 in Puiflijk.

  15. 26.  Hendrikus de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (11.Wilhelmus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born about 1885 in Puiflijk; died on 24 Nov 1913 in Puiflijk.

  16. 27.  Johanna Geertruida de Wijse Descendancy chart to this point (11.Wilhelmus3, 2.Johanna2, 1.Antoon1) was born about 1890; died on 01 Jun 1932 in Druten.

    Johanna married Wilhelmus van Sommeren on 24 Oct 1918 in Druten. Wilhelmus (son of Daniel van Sommeren and Wilhelmina van der Heijden) was born about 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
  

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