Hi,
I am looking for Dutch Ancestors in Michigan.
I'm looking for Henry Van Werven born 21 Mar 1850 Holland his wife Nancy Northouse
born 22 Oct 1857 Grandhaven, Ottawa, Michigan. Nancy's father is Cornelius Northuis
and her mother Ofke Van Maren. They had a daughter Joanna Henrrietta Van Werven (married
name Stick) born 26 Apr 1881 also in Grandhaven. They may have had a son named Niel and
Nancy may have had a brother named Niel. Nancy and Henry married 18 Nov 1876
Henry might be Hendrik Van Werven since he came over from Holland and his name may have
been Americanized. Nancy's parents came over from Holland.
I am looking to see if there are immigration records in Michigan since Henry and Cornelius
are the ones that immigrated, and they apparently went straight to Michigan. I am hoping
to find some kind of record.
Cornelius and Ofke would have been here before 1857 since that is when daughter Nancy was
born
On Nancy's death certificate the last names are spelled
Van Werven
Northuis
Van Maren
Other spelling that I have seen are:
Noordhuis
Noorthuis
Northouse
Van Werren
Van Werden
If anyone has any ideas I would be most greatful.
Thank you,
Barbara Ann Phillips
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