Family of Donald^10 B. Van Wicklen
[Photo is of Donald Bentley and Ella M. [Orden] Van Wicklen, courtesy of Betty Kappstatter via 31 Dec 2007 mail]
Donald^10 B. Van Wicklen (George^9, Henry^8, George^7 Henry, Peter^6, John^5, Jacob^4, Garret^3, Gerrit^2, Jentie^1
Jeppes), b. 2 March 1918, NY
Married: Ella M. Van Orden (b. 9 Jul
1914 and d. 21 Jul 2004, Watervliet, Albany, NY)
Children:
1. Betty^11 J. Van Wicklen, b. NY
Parents:
Donald's parents are George Henry and
Elizabeth C. (Smith) Van Wicklen
Ella's parents are Mr. and Mrs Van Orden.
Background information: Donald^10 B. Van Wicklen (George^9, Henry^8, George^7 Henry, Peter^6, John^5, Jacob^4, Garret^3, Gerrit^2, Jentie^1
Jeppes), b. 2 March 1918, NY and d. 19 Jan 2004, Oneonta, Otsego, NY. He married Ella
M. Van Orden (b. 9 Jul 1914 and d. 21 Jul 2004, Watervliet, Albany, NY)
Children: Betty^11 J. Van Wicklen
From Betty Kappstatter ltr to Harry Macy, Jr. dated 11 April 1995 (copy in my possession): George^10 Henry, Jr. (Betty
Kappstatter's first cousin) was on the board of the Brookville Cemetery Association as was his father, George^9 Henry, Sr.
Source:
IGI; www.familysearch.com
Genealogical notes of Betty Kappstatter, granddaughter of Henry^8 Van Wicklen. (copies mailed to me from Harry Macy, Jr.
on 5 July 2000)
1910 US Census for 1st District, North Hempstead,
Nassau, NY lists George Van Wicklen, 17, b. NY (parents b.
NY) boarder, single, blacksmith.
WWI Draft Registration Card (1917-1918) for George Henry indicates that he lived Grove St., Sea Cliff, NY in 1917 and was a horse shoer. He was b. 28 May 1892, Brookville, NY and was married with two children at that time. He was of medium height and build with blue eyes and light brown hair (not bald).
1930 US Census for Sea Cliff, Oyster Bay, NY lists George H. Van Wicklen, 37, b. NY (both parents b. NY), blacksmith, with wife, Elizabeth C., 39, b. NY (parents b. NY) with Mary E., dau, 15, b. NY, George H., Jr., son, 14, b. NY, and Donald B., son, 12, b. NY.
SS Death Index for George Henry Van Wicklen, b. 28 May 1892 and d. April 1970, Sea Cliff, Nassau, NY
SS Death Index for George Henry Van Wicklen, Jr. b. 27 March 1916 and d. 30 May 1997 Utica, Oneida, NY
SSDI lists Donald B. Vanwicklen, b. 28 Feb 1918 and d. 19 Jan 2004, Oneonta, Otsego, NY; Ella M. Vanwicklen, b. 9 Jul 1914 and d. 21 Jul 2004, Watervliet, Albany, NY
Obituary of George^9 Henry Van Wicklen in Newsday, 13 April 1970.
Michael Wolfe research notes on George H. Van Wicklen (in 30 October 2002 email) George H. Van Wicklen: (NY Times August 28, 1938, p. 70) of Glen Head. Race horse owner/jockey of Glen Head who permeates the New York Times articles. See New York Times Aug. 28, 1938, p. 70: for instance (race announcements spanning 1933 to ___). Mr. VW also an avid jockey. Is this George Henry, b. 27 March 1892, son of Henry?
Obituary of Donald^10 B. Van Wicklen in The Daily Star -- Online Edition (Wednesday 10 March 2004, Oneonta, NY) ONEONTA - Donald B. Van Wicklen died peacefully at home on February 19, 2004. Most currently a resident of St. James Manor, Oneonta, he was 12 days shy of his 86th birthday. He is survived by his wife, Ella (Van Orden) Van Wicklen, of Oneonta, daughter, Betty J. Van Wicklen of Watervliet, sisters, Elizabeth Ann Norejko of Mineola, and Mary Alice Biggers of Sea Cliff; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Van Wicklen was the son of the late George H. Van Wicklen, Sr. and Elizabeth (Smith) Van Wicklen, of Sea Cliff, and brother of the late George H. Van Wicklen, Jr. Mr. Van Wicklen served proudly as an airplane mechanic in the Army Air Corps during World War II, rising to the level of having the ability to certify all airplane repair work at his base. After the war, he operated the Triangle Gas & Service Station in Brookville, for many years. In 1959, he bought a non-working farm outside of Oneonta and the Grand Gorge Liquor Store, which he ran until retirement.
He was a longtime member of the West Davenport United Methodist Church and the West Davenport Cemetery Society. In October of 1999, he moved to St. James Manor to enjoy his retirement.
Wherever he went, he made friends who will miss him deeply. His many friends and relatives will long remember his eager helping hands, his mischievous twinkle and sense of humor; his sound advice; his bird houses, feeders, and toys; and his creative way of making tools to fit almost any purpose.
As a last generous gift he donated his body to medical research, in his own way helping to increase medical knowledge which will help others. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to the American Heart Fund, the Salvation Army, or the West Davenport United Methodist Church. A memorial service for Mr. Van Wicklen will be held at St. James Manor on Sunday, March 14 at 9:15AM. Please call St. James Manor or Mrs. Fern Briggs, Route 23, Davenport Center for Details.