Person Page - 331

Maritje van Petten¹

• Relationship: 1st cousin 7 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Arent Nicholas van Petten¹ b. 1678, d. a 1742
• Mother*: Jannetje Conyn¹ b. 6 Feb 1686/87

• She was born on 19 January 1716/17 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Arent Nicholas van Petten and Jannetje Conyn.¹

• Last Edited: 7 May 2011

Marjorie van Patten¹

• Relationship: 6th cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: John Peter van Patten¹ b. 25 Mar 1874, d. 9 May 1913
• Mother*: Florence Tyler¹ b. 6 May 1882, d. 8 Feb 1942

• She was born circa 1903 in New York, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of John Peter van Patten and Florence Tyler.¹

• Last Edited: 26 Jan 2022

Martha van Patten¹

• Relationship: 4th cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Jacob van Patten¹ b. 21 Jul 1808, d. 5 Jul 1877
• Mother*: Frances Brooks¹ b. 17 Apr 1810, d. a 1860

• She was born on 3 March 1840 in Cobleskill, Schoharie, New York, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Jacob van Patten and Frances Brooks.¹
• She was baptized on 11 October 1841 in New Rhinebeck (Sharon), Dutchess, New York, USA.²

• Last Edited: 26 Jan 2022

Martha B van Petten¹

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Solomon L. van Petten¹ b. 13 Jan 1850, d. 4 Nov 1924
• Mother*: Margaret Jane Jones¹ b. Jan 1873, d. 9 Feb 1964

• She was born on 14 December 1898 in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA.^2,1
• She was the daughter of Solomon L. van Petten and Margaret Jane Jones.¹
• She died on 28 October 1973 in Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, at age 74.^3,2

Census Information

• She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Anderson, Madison, Indiana, in the household of her parents, Solomon L. van Petten and Margaret Jane Jones.⁴
• She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Anderson Ward 2, Madison, Indiana, in the household of her parents, Solomon L. van Petten and Margaret Jane Jones.¹

• Last Edited: 9 Sep 2023

Martin James van Patten¹

• Relationship: 4th cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Jacob van Patten¹ b. 21 Jul 1808, d. 5 Jul 1877
• Mother*: Frances Brooks¹ b. 17 Apr 1810, d. a 1860

• He was born on 3 March 1840 in Cobleskill, Schoharie, New York, USA.^2,1
• He was the son of Jacob van Patten and Frances Brooks.¹
• He was baptized on 11 October 1841 in New Rhinebeck (Sharon), Dutchess, New York, USA.²
• He was buried in 1908 in Elmwood Cemetery, Centralia, Marion, Illinois, USA.³
• He died in 1908 in Centralia, Marion, Illinois, USA.^1,4

• Last Edited: 16 Oct 2021

Mary van Patten¹

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Nicholas Arent van Patten¹ b. 13 Aug 1791, d. 19 May 1847
• Mother*: Eleanor Relyea¹ b. 14 Dec 1794, d. 9 Oct 1864

• She was born on 18 October 1826 in Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Arent van Patten and Eleanor Relyea.¹

• Last Edited: 23 Jun 2011

Mary van Patten¹

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Aaron van Patten¹ b. 17 Nov 1822, d. 12 Sep 1870
• Mother*: Martha Jane Tolley¹ b. 11 Jan 1826, d. 3 Dec 1882

• She was born on 31 March 1859 in Illinois, USA.^2,1
• She was the daughter of Aaron van Patten and Martha Jane Tolley.¹
• She died on 1 June 1891 at age 32.²
• She was buried after 1 June 1891 in Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA. Mary's plot was located in Mt Auburn, Section 2, Lot 01746.³

• Last Edited: 6 Sep 2023

Mary Alice van Patten^1,2,3

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: David Relyea van Patten¹ b. 17 Sep 1831, d. bt 1915 - 1922
• Mother*: Cornelia Bloomingdale¹ b. 1831, d. 11 Feb 1865

• She was born circa 1859 in New York, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of David Relyea van Patten and Cornelia Bloomingdale.¹

Census Information

• She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of her parents, Cornelia Bloomingdale and David Relyea van Patten.⁴

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2019

Mary Ann van Patten¹

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Myndert van Patten¹ b. 19 Jan 1793, d. 17 Aug 1861
• Mother*: Hanna Coop¹ b. 13 Mar 1796, d. 9 Jan 1861

• She was born on 3 November 1815 in Somerset County, New Jersey, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Myndert van Patten and Hanna Coop.¹
• She died on 6 August 1896 in Fulton County, Illinois, USA, at age 80.^2,1
• She was buried after 6 August 1896 in Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, Fulton, Illinois, USA. Mary's plot was located in Rockafeller.³

Census Information

• She and Joseph Compton Rockerfellow appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Fairview, Fulton, Illinois, USA, enumerated 14 September 1850.⁴

• Last Edited: 6 Sep 2023

Mary B van Patten¹

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: William Veeder van Patten¹ b. 4 May 1837, d. 10 Jul 1922
• Mother*: Isabella Jane Wallace¹ b. 11 Jan 1841, d. 24 Dec 1911

• She was born on 22 October 1863 in Illinois, USA. Birth date computed, based on age on headstone.^1,2
• She was the daughter of William Veeder van Patten and Isabella Jane Wallace.¹
• She died on 11 February 1881 at age 17.²
• She was buried after 11 February 1881 in French Grove Cemetery, Laura, Peoria, Illinois, USA.³

Census Information

• She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Brimfield, Peoria, Illinois, in the household of her parents, William Veeder van Patten and Isabella Jane Wallace.¹

• Last Edited: 21 Feb 2021

Mary C van Patten¹

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: James van Patten¹ b. 20 Apr 1798, d. 3 Jun 1862
• Mother*: Sarah Marie Mann¹ b. 1806, d. 14 Oct 1882

• She was born on 16 January 1828 in Richmondville, Schoharie, New York, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of James van Patten and Sarah Marie Mann.¹
• She died on 31 July 1919 in Hyndesville, Schoharie, New York, USA, at age 91.¹

• Last Edited: 24 Jun 2011

Mary Chaddock van Patten¹

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Peter Jacob van Patten¹ b. 24 Nov 1798, d. 15 Feb 1891
• Mother*: Frances Baker¹ b. 1802, d. 8 Sep 1846

• She was born in 1839 in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Peter Jacob van Patten and Frances Baker.¹

Census Information

• She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Phoenix, Oswego, New York, USA, in the household of her father, Peter Jacob van Patten.²

• Last Edited: 15 Aug 2022

Mary Eleanor van Petten¹

• Relationship: 1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Peter Veeder van Petten^2,3 b. 6 Mar 1818, d. 27 Jul 1897
• Mother*: Martha Rosetta van Auken³ b. 8 Jan 1825, d. 16 Feb 1877

• She was born on 26 September 1855 in Lawn Ridge, Peoria, Illinois, USA.^1,3
• She was the daughter of Peter Veeder van Petten and Martha Rosetta van Auken.^2,3
• She died on 20 June 1887 at age 31. Her husband remarried in 1890 and the marriage record records the date of his first wife's death.⁴

• Last Edited: 22 Mar 2023

Mary Eleanor van Patten¹

• Relationship: 1st cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Jacob van Patten¹ b. 27 Jan 1771, d. 1827
• Mother*: Susanna Brooks¹ b. c 1776

• Mary Eleanor van Patten was also known as Nelly.¹
• She was born on 2 August 1813 in Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Jacob van Patten and Susanna Brooks.¹
• She died after 1880 in Hollis Twp, Peoria, Illinois, USA.¹

• Last Edited: 29 May 2011

Mary Elizabeth van Patten¹

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Dr Myndert van Patten¹ b. 1 Jul 1835, d. 14 Apr 1931
• Mother*: Mary Adelaide Foote¹ b. 21 Apr 1845, d. 1 Feb 1885

• She was born on 18 December 1874 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Dr Myndert van Patten and Mary Adelaide Foote.¹
• She died on 30 September 1906 at age 31.²

• Last Edited: 29 Sep 2021

Mary Eva van Petten¹

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of John Page, Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Matthew Bullock van Petten Jr^2,1 b. 4 May 1854, d. 2 Dec 1923
• Mother*: Mary Jane Buchanan^1,2 b. 26 Jan 1850, d. 12 Jul 1914

• She was born on 18 August 1881 in Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Matthew Bullock van Petten Jr and Mary Jane Buchanan.^2,1
• She died between 1 January 1940 and 3 May 1940 in Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, USA.^3,4,1
• She was buried in 1940 in Burlingame City Cemetery, Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, USA.⁵

Census Information

• She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, in the household of her parents, Mary Jane Buchanan and Matthew Bullock van Petten Jr.²
• She and Harold Llwellyn Snoddy appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dragoon, Osage, Kansas, enumerated 17 January 1920. Their children Harold and Mary were listed as living with them.⁶

• Last Edited: 29 Dec 2023

Mary F van Petten¹

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: John B. van Petten¹ b. 1 Jan 1855, d. 8 Feb 1911
• Mother*: Clara A Frescola¹ b. 26 May 1860, d. 9 May 1933

• She was born on 10 September 1881.¹
• She was the daughter of John B. van Petten and Clara A Frescola.¹
• She died on 20 July 1895 at age 13.¹

• Last Edited: 11 Aug 2021

Mary Jane van Patten¹

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Frederick van Patten¹ b. 9 Aug 1801, d. 27 Jun 1873
• Mother*: Rhoda Harrington¹ b. 15 Feb 1805, d. 1 Apr 1875

• She was born in 1847 in Schoharie County, New York, USA.^2,1
• She was the daughter of Frederick van Patten and Rhoda Harrington.¹

Census Information

• She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Summit, Schoharie, New York, USA, in the household of her parents, Frederick van Patten and Rhoda Harrington.²

• Last Edited: 22 Aug 2021

Mary Josephine van Petten¹

• Relationship: 1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of John Page, Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten^2,1 b. 10 Apr 1820, d. 6 Jan 1871
• Mother*: Ruby Maria Emery^2,1 b. 21 Nov 1829, d. 1 Oct 1902

• She was born on 27 June 1856 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten and Ruby Maria Emery.^2,1
• She died on 9 February 1944 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA, at age 87.³

Census Information

• She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA, in the household of her parents, Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten and Ruby Maria Emery.²
• She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA, in the household of her parents, Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten and Ruby Maria Emery.⁴
• She and Benjamin Franklin Traxler appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Evanston, Cook, Illinois, at 711 Emerson St, enumerated 8 April 1930. Their children Abiah, Inez and Dean were listed as living with them.⁵

• Last Edited: 29 Sep 2023

Mary L van Patten¹

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: John van Patten¹ b. 3 Oct 1809, d. 19 Jul 1902
• Mother*: Sarah Freeman¹ b. 3 Apr 1808, d. 30 Nov 1847

• She was born on 14 April 1836 in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of John van Patten and Sarah Freeman.¹
• She died on 18 December 1915 in Seward, Schoharie, New York, USA, at age 79.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Mar 2016

Mary W van Patten¹

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Peter P van Patten¹ b. 2 Apr 1797, d. 24 Jan 1879
• Mother*: Catherine Myers¹ b. 10 Apr 1803, d. 3 Nov 1877

• She was born on 6 December 1827 in Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Peter P van Patten and Catherine Myers.¹
• She died on 22 February 1912 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, at age 84.^3,2,1
• She was buried after 22 February 1912 in Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.⁴

• Last Edited: 28 Oct 2021

Marytje van Patten¹

• Relationship: 1st cousin 6 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten (#1), Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten (#2)

• Father*: Capt Johannes van Patten¹ b. 9 Apr 1739, d. 10 Jan 1809
• Mother*: Neeltje (Eleanor) Vedder¹ b. 6 Dec 1741, d. 16 Oct 1809

• She was born on 8 July 1766 in Glenville, Albany, New York, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Capt Johannes van Patten and Neeltje (Eleanor) Vedder.¹
• She was baptized on 27 July 1766 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.²
• She died on 2 November 1805 in Duanesburg, Albany, New York, USA, at age 39.¹

• Last Edited: 27 Oct 2019

Matilda van Patten¹

• Relationship: 1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Joseph Bullock van Petten¹ b. 27 Jun 1813, d. Jun 1889
• Mother*: Louisa A Pettit¹ b. 1812, d. 19 Sep 1847

• She was born circa 1841 in New York, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Bullock van Petten and Louisa A Pettit.¹

• Last Edited: 4 Jun 2011

Matthew van Petten^1,2

• Relationship: 1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Peter Veeder van Petten^3,2 b. 6 Mar 1818, d. 27 Jul 1897
• Mother*: Naomi Cuddeback^1,4 b. 31 Aug 1813, d. 9 Mar 1847

• He was born on 5 August 1846 in East Greenbush, Rensselaer, New York, USA; Via on-line update from Jerry W Wilson.^5,6,2
• He was the son of Peter Veeder van Petten and Naomi Cuddeback.^3,2,1,4
• He lived in 1905 in Bell Plain Twp, Marshall, Illinois, USA. Lat and Long values are the center of section 14 of the Bell Plain Twp which represents the NW corner of his property. Lucy Van Petten's obituary indicates they moved to Washburn in 1905, he may have retained ownership of the farmland and leased it until 1911 when this map was published.^7,8
• He died on 14 April 1926 in Washburn, Marshall, Illinois, USA, at age 79.^9,10
• He was buried on 16 April 1926 in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Washburn, Woodford, Illinois, USA.^2,11

Census Information

• He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA, in the household of his parents, Peter Veeder van Petten and Martha Rosetta van Auken.⁴
• He and Lucy A Remley appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bell Plain Twp, Marshall, Illinois, enumerated 10 June 1880.¹²

• Last Edited: 7 Jan 2024

Matthew van Patten^1,2

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Joseph Brooks van Patten^1,2 b. 20 Jun 1806, d. 10 May 1888
• Mother*: Emeline Brewster^1,2 b. 20 Feb 1814, d. 30 Apr 1852

• He was born on 13 October 1833 in Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.^2,1
• He was the son of Joseph Brooks van Patten and Emeline Brewster.^1,2
• He died on 9 March 1860 in Limestone, Peoria, Illinois, USA, at age 26.^3,4,1
• He was buried after 9 March 1860 in Harkers Corner Cemetery, Bartonville, Peoria, Illinois, USA.⁵

Census Information

• He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Peoria County, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, Joseph Brooks van Patten and Emeline Brewster.²

• Last Edited: 9 Oct 2021

Matthew B van Petten^1,2

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of John Page, Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: John Bullock van Petten¹ b. 6 Aug 1852, d. 20 Apr 1915
• Mother*: Elizabeth A Jolliffe¹ b. 20 Dec 1864, d. 23 May 1903

• He was born on 7 November 1891 in Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, USA.^3,1
• He was the son of John Bullock van Petten and Elizabeth A Jolliffe.¹
• He died on 13 October 1934 in Proviso Twp, Cook, Illinois, USA, at age 42.^2,4
• He was buried on 20 October 1934 in Meeteetse Cemetery, Meeteetse, Park, Wyoming, USA.^5,6

Census Information

• He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, in the household of his parents, John Bullock van Petten and Elizabeth A Jolliffe.⁷
• He and Helena R Sayles appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Election District 6, Hot Springs, Wyoming, enumerated 21 April 1930. Their children Matthew, Helen and Edward were listed as living with them.⁸

• Last Edited: 1 Jan 2024

Matthew B van Petten Jr¹

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of John Page, Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Matthew B van Petten¹ b. 7 Nov 1891, d. 13 Oct 1934
• Mother*: Helena R Sayles¹ b. 28 Jul 1900, d. 13 Feb 1974

• He was born on 15 August 1920 in Buffalo, Johnson, Wyoming, USA.^2,3,1
• He was the son of Matthew B van Petten and Helena R Sayles.¹
• He died on 16 December 2005 in Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming, USA, at age 85.^4,1
• He died on 16 December 2005 in Powell, Park, Wyoming, USA, at age 85.⁴
• He was buried after 16 December 2005 in Monument Hill Cemetery, Thermopolis, Hot, Wyoming, USA.⁵

Census Information

• He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Election District 6, Hot Springs, Wyoming, in the household of his parents, Matthew B van Petten and Helena R Sayles.⁶
• He appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Thermopolis, Hot Springs, Wyoming, in the household of his mother, Helena R Sayles.³

• Last Edited: 29 Dec 2023

Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten^1,2

• Relationship: 2nd great-granduncle of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of John Page, Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Dr. Peter van Petten b. 9 Nov 1777, d. b 1 Jun 1829
• Mother*: Lydia Bullock³ b. 24 Feb 1785, d. 18 Jan 1846

• He was born on 10 April 1820 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.^1,4
• He was the son of Dr. Peter van Petten and Lydia Bullock.³
• On 15 May 1855 Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten obtained a land patent for 242.25 acres of land under the Cash Entry Act of 24 Apr 1820. That act reduced the minimum price of public land to $1.25 per acre, and the minimum purchase to 80 acres, but required payment in cash, not on credit. His tracts were described as the SW¼ of section 6, and the N½ of the SW¼ of section 7 in township 73N, range 25W of the 5th PM. Certificate number 2744. in Clarke County, Iowa, USA.⁵
• On 15 May 1855 Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten obtained a land patent for 160 acres of land under the Cash Entry Act of 24 Apr 1820. His tract was described as the E½ of the SE¼, section 1, and E½ of the NE¼, section 12, township 73N, range 26W of the 5th PM. Certificate number 2745 in Clarke County, Iowa, USA.⁶
• * SAD ACCIDENT AT FARMINGTON
  We learn from Mr. S. FOUNTAIN of Farmington who was on the train that on Wednesday morning the train south ran into the team of Dr. VAN PATTEN an old man and for many years a prominent citizen of Trivoli Township, and injuring him so severely it is thought he cannot survive. The accident occurred at the crossing near the bridge just south of Farmington. Mr. VAN PATTEN probably did not hear the train and when he discovered it was to late to check the train, although the engineer whistled down the brakes and tried to stop. The team was a span of mules attached to a large wagon. The mules had crossed the track and the wagon was directly across the track when the locomotive struck it. The mules were thrown but apparently not injured. The wagon was cut in two, one part on one side and the other part thrown on the other side of the track. Mr. VAN PATTEN was thrown on the pilot and was carried several hundred yards before the train could be stopped. He was found to be very crushed and mangled about the body, one arm broken, and doubtless injured internally and to much an extent that it was thought he could not recover.
  We learn that the mill at the bridge, owned by Griffin & Marchant, was about being removed to Trivoli- that on Wednesday a number of teams were to come from Trivoli to take up the machinery of the mill. Mr. VAN PATTEN, who was one largely interested in securing the removal of the mill, had come down with his team to take up a load and met with the accident as we have stated above. It is a very sad affair as Mr. VAN PATTEN was on of the leading citizens of Trivoli and a man highly esteemed.
  Source: The Fulton County Ledger Newspaper, Canton, Illinois; Friday January 06, 1871. on 6 January 1871.²
• He died on 6 January 1871 in Farmington, Peoria, Illinois, USA, at age 50.¹
• He was buried after 6 January 1871 in Trivoli Cemetery, Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA.⁷

Census Information

• He and Ruby Maria Emery appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA, enumerated 6 August 1860. Their children Elizabeth, Samuel, John, Matthew, Mary and Ruby were listed as living with them.⁸
• He and Ruby Maria Emery appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA, enumerated 1870. Their children Samuel, John, Matthew, Mary, Ruby, Edwin and Abiah were listed as living with them.⁹

• Last Edited: 7 Jan 2024

Matthew Bullock van Petten Jr¹

• Relationship: 1st cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of John Page, Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten^2,1 b. 10 Apr 1820, d. 6 Jan 1871
• Mother*: Ruby Maria Emery^2,1 b. 21 Nov 1829, d. 1 Oct 1902

• MATTHEW B. VAN PETTEN. The success which has attended the enterprise operating at Topeka under the name of the Pioneer Mortgage Company attests the foresight, sagacity and financial skill of its members, whose watchful care and fidelity have combined to build up and perpetuate their fortunes. The life of the financier is less conspicuous before the world than that of a member of a learned calling, or of one who mingles in public affairs, but is none the less one of arduous labor and thorough engrossment, requiring a high order of organizing talent, watchfulness of the trend of affairs and financial skill. The strictest fidelity, the utmost watchfulness, good judgment and experience are needed to counteract the effects of contraction in monetery credits, the casualties of poor crops and unprofitable business, as well as a multitude of other influences which have their effect upon monetary affairs. In few other callings of life is success so sure a gauge of uncommon ability.
  Mr. Van Petten was born on a farm in Peoria County, Illinois, May 4, 1854, and has been a resident of Kansas since February, 1880. He is one of eight children born to M. B. and Ruby (Emery) Van Petten, the former a native of New York and the latter of New Hampshire, is a grandson on the paternal side of natives of Holland, and is related to many of the name who have taken a part in the wars of the United States. M. B. Van Petten the elder was a physician in Illinois, but later turned his attention to farming, became a prominent and influential citizen of his day and community, and served for a number of years as a member of the board of supervisors of Peoria County, Illinois, being chairman of the board at the time of his death in January, 1870.
  Matthew B. Van Petten received his early education in the district schools of Peoria County, Illinois, after which he entered the Northwestern University, Chicago, but while at that institution contracted typhoid fever and was unable to complete his course. Instead, at the age of eighteen years, he returned to the home farm and worked for his mother, his father having died when he was sixteen years of age. While still living in Illinois, Mr. Van Petten was married, August 18, 1875, to Miss Mary Jane Buchanan, a native of Pennsylvania, who was living near Trivoli, Peoria County. To this union there were born two children: Alfred Emery, who is president of the Pioneer Mortgage Company and Mary Eva, who is the wife of Harold Snoddy, who is carrying on agricultural operations near Auburn, Kansas.
  In February, 1880, having heard reports of the great opportunities for advancement in Kansas, Mr. Van Petten came with his family to this state and first settled in the vicinity of Burlingame, Osage County, because of the plenteousness of coal and wood to be found in the locality. There he continued to be engaged in farming with marked success until 1893, when he moved to Burlingame and carried on farming. In 1909 he moved to Topeka, and was one of the original organizers of the Pioneer State Bank, in company with John P. Slaughter, of Topeka, and Charles G. Taylor, of Los Angeles, California. Mr. Van Petten was a member of the board and directors and the bank started with a capital of $5,000, but such an excellent business was done that it was soon forced to increase its capitalization, and by subsequent advancements it reached $25,000. Later the controlling interest was sold and the Pioneer Mortgage Company was organized, August 29, 1907, with $100,000 capital. At that time J. P. Slaughter was president; A. E. Van Petten, vice president; and L. P. Robinson, secretary and treasurer, while M. B. Van Petten continued as a member of the board of directors and was active in its work. In 1913, there came a change in the personnel of the officials, A. E. Van Petten becoming president; M. B. Van Petten, first vice president; L. P. Robinson, second vice president; and Archie M. Catlin, secretary and treasurer. Each year this business has increased its business and widened its scope, and its surplus has grown proportionately. The concern operates in both Kansas and Oklahoma, having a branch office at Lawton in the latter state. Mr. Van Petten is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the Modern Woodmen of America, at Burlingame. In politics he is a republican, but not an office seeker, and while he has taken some interest in local affairs of a public character, it has been merely as a booster for his friends and his party. He is a member of the First Methodist Church and is a class leader therein, but as his business keeps him away from the city a great deal of the time he is not able to be as active in religious work as he would prefer.
  Mrs. Van Petten, whose death occurred July 12, 1914, was an untiring worker in all the ladies' branches of the First Methodist Church. A woman of broad sympathies and great heart, she was especially interested in the welfare of the children, was a member of both the Home and Foreign Missionary societies, to the work of which she gave a great deal of her time and much of her energy and strength, and in her death the deserving poor lost one who had ever been their generous friend and kind adviser.
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  A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans, written and compiled by William E. Connelley, Secretary of the Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka. Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company, copyright 1918; transcribed 1998.¹
• He was born on 4 May 1854 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA.¹
• He was the son of Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten and Ruby Maria Emery.^2,1
• He died on 2 December 1923 in Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, USA, at age 69.¹
• He died on 2 December 1923 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA, at age 69. Alfred Van Petten's Sons of the American Revolution application lists Dec 4.^3,4
• He was buried after 4 December 1923 in Burlingame City Cemetery, Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, USA.⁵

Census Information

• He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten and Ruby Maria Emery.²
• He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Trivoli, Peoria, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, Dr Matthew Bullock van Petten and Ruby Maria Emery.⁶
• He and Mary Jane Buchanan appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, enumerated 9 June 1900. Their children Alfred and Mary were listed as living with them.⁷

• Last Edited: 29 Sep 2023

Menzo David van Patten¹

• Relationship: 4th cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
• Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

• Father*: Conrad D van Patten¹ b. 30 Nov 1840, d. 26 Apr 1926
• Mother*: Jane Clark Ringland¹ b. c 1847

Menzo David van Patten
1878-1966
Age 5

• He was born on 29 August 1878 in Floyd County, Iowa, USA.¹
• He was the son of Conrad D van Patten and Jane Clark Ringland.¹
• He died on 25 January 1966 in Kylemore, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 87.^2,3

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2023