Family of John^7 Grant Van Wicklin
John^7 Grant Van Wicklin (Paul^6,
Cornelius^5, Paul^4, Garret^3, Gerrit^2, Jentie^1 Jeppes), b.
15 September 1864, IL
Married: Grace Laura Aldridge (b. 1 Feb
1875, Salt Lake City, UT and d. 27 Feb 1959, Elgin, IL) on 20 June 1900, Elgin,
IL
Children:
1. Paul^8
Aldridge Van Wicklin, b. 25 May 1901, Elgin, IL
Paul Aldridge Van Wicklin of Elgin,
Illinois a photo of him in 1918..Students Maroon, Elgin High School...the image
of Paul was obtained by emailing Joe@deadfred.com or History101@aol.com. Photo #
is 12503 (from DeadFred genealogical archive)
Parents:
John's parents are Paul J. and Nancy J.
[Putney] Van Wicklin
Grace's parents are Robert and Catherine Aldridge
Background information: John^7 Grant Van
Wicklin (Paul^6, Cornelius^5, Paul^4, Garret^3, Gerrit^2, Jentie^1 Jeppes), b.
15 Sept 1864, IL and d. 1 June 1945, IL. He married Grace Laura Aldridge (b. 1
Feb 1875, Salt Lake City, UT and d. 27 Feb 1959, Elgin, IL) on 20 June 1900,
Elgin, IL
Children: Paul^8
Aldridge Van Wicklin, b. 25 May 1901, Elgin, IL and d. Nov. 1979. He
married first to Lauretta B. Leitner on 7 June 1933, Elgin, IL. There were no
children by this marriage. Paul and Lauretta were divorced in 1936. He married
second to Mona _____ b. 29 Sept 1899 and d. July 1986.
Source:
1850 US Census for Elgin, Kane, IL lists
John Putney, 45, laborer, b. NY, with wife, Marian, 40, b. NY,
Marian, dau., 14, b. NY, John, son, 11, b. NY, Nancy J., 8, b. NY, Charles, 3,
b. IL, and Zachariah, 1, b. IL
1860 US Census for Elgin, Kane, IL lists Nancy Putney, 18, servant, b. NY in household of Henry Bishop
1860 US Census for Elgin, Kane, IL lists John Putney, 66, laborer, Mary A., 46, wife, b. NY, L. Z. Putney, son, 10, b. IL, Charles A., son, 9, b. IL and William J., 3, b. IA
1860 US Census for Adams Twp., Mahaska County, IA lists Paul J. Van Wicklin, 28, single, farmer, residing in the household of William Sprowle and family
1860 US Census for 3rd Ward, Rochester, NY lists Robert Aldridge, 39, master painter, b. NY with wife, Catharine, 40, b. NY, Charles M., son, 18, b. NY, master painter, Albert, son, 15, b. NY, Dewitt, 10, b. NY, Laura J., 7, b. NY, and Mary, 4, b. NY
1861 to 1863 military service. Fred Van Wickln, via 8 Nov 05 email provided the following information about Paul J. Van Wicklin's military service in the civil war. Paul Van Wicklin's civil war unit was the 36th Illinois Infantry, Co. K. Since he enlisted 23 September 1861 from Huntley, McHenry Co, IL he probably fought at Pea Ridge, AR (a Union victory that kept Missouri in the Union), Perryville (Chaplin Hills, KY), Stone's River (Murfreesboro, TN), and Tullahoma, TN (battle for Chattanooga, TN). He must have been wounded during the battle of Chickamauga, GA because he was discharged for wounds, August 25, 1863 and Chickamunga took place August 16 through September 22, 1863. Chickamanga was a defeat for the Union army and they fell back to Chattanooga to regroup. Pvt. Paul J. Van Wicklin was under General Sheridan who was under Gen. McCook, at this time.
1864 Marriage. Paul J. Van Wicklin m. Nancy J. Putney on 4 March 1864, Elgin, Kane, IL.
1870 US Census for Elgin, Kane, IL lists C. M. Aldridge, 27, barber, b. NY, wife, Maria, 23, keeps house, b. OH, Charles C., 2, b. IL, Mortimer, 1, b. IL, Laura J., 17 (sister), b. NY
1870 US Census for Elgin, Kane, IL lists Paul Van Wicklin, 35, with wife, Nancy J., 29, b. NY, keeping house, and son, John G., 8, b. IL, dau., Sarah A., 6, b. IL, and dau., June B., 4, b. IL
1880 US Census for Plato, Kane, IL lists Paul J. Van Wicklin, 48, b. CAN; parents both b. NY) with wife Nancy J., age 48, b. NY; parents b. CAN) and son, John G., 15, b. IL (Sarah and June who appear in the 1870 census are not found in the 1880 census.)
1880 US Census for San Francisco, San Francisco, CA lists Charles Aldridge, 38, head, barber, b. NY (NY, NY) with wife, Maria, 33, keeps house, b. OH (Eng, NY), Charles C., 12, son, b. IL (NY, OH), Mortimer, 10, son, b. IL (NY, OH), Jessie, 8, dau., b. IL (NY, OH), Grace, 5, dau., b. UT (NY, OH), Emma, 1, dau., b. CA (NY, OH), Kate Aldridge, 60, mother, at home, b. NY (France, NY)
1886 Record of deaths, interments and permits for removal; City of Elgin, Kane, Illinois lists Paul J. Van Wicklin who died in Clintonville (near Elgin), Illinois on 5 December 1886 of consumption at age 55. He had been sick for three years. He is described as a white, married, male, farmer. His physician was N.C. Collins of South Elgin, IL and the undertaker was Thornburg and Sudel. He was born in Cramahe Twp, Can. West about Aug/Sept 1831. His parents are Cornelius and Anna (Merretts) Van Wicklin. He had resided in Illinois for 39 years and was an Illinois veteran of the civil war (Private, Co K, 36th Regt, Illinois Infantry Volunteers) courtesy of Fred Van Wicklin via 6 Nov 05 email.
21 January 1888, Nancy J. (Putney) Van Wicklin starts receiving widow's pension.
1900 US Census for Elgin, Kane, IL lists Mary Aldridge, head, widow, b. Dec. 1846, 53 (6/6), b. OH (Eng, NY), Charles Aldridge, son, b. Oct 1867, 32, single, b. IL (NY, OH), Grace, dau., b. Feb 1875, 25, single, b. UT (NY, OH), Emma, dau., b. May 1879, 21, b. CA (NY, OH), Florence, dau., b. May 1883, 17, b. CA (NY, OH), at school. Next door is John G. Van Wicklin, boarder (indexed under John G. Waiclabla) b. Sept 1864, 35, single, b. IL (CAN, NY), contractor.
1900 US Census for Elgin, Kane, IL lists Nancy J. Van Wicklin, widow, servant (domestic) in home of [name illegible], b. May 1841, 59, b. NY (NY, NY)
Illinois birth and death registrations list Paul Van Wicklin of Elgin, Kane, IL b. 25 May 1901 and d. Nov 1979 and his wife, Mona Van Wicklin, b. 29 September 1899 and d. July 1986.
1910 US Census for St. Charles St., 5th Ward, Elgin, Kane, IL lists John G. Van Wicklin, head, 45, m1-9, b. IL (NY, NY), miner, with wife, Grace L., 35, m1-9, b. UT (NY, OH), Paul A., son, 8, b IL (IL, VT), and Nancy J., mother, 69, widow, b. NY (NY, NY), own income.
1913 Obituary information from Elgin Daily News (Friday, 2 May 1913 and Elgin Daily Courier of same date) provides the following information on Nancy J. Van Wicklin. died in Fountain Square, Elgin, IL on 1 May 1913 at 4:58PM at age 72. She was run down and almost instantly killed by an automobile (owned and driven by Dr. Katherine Pleavin; other passenger in car was her instructor in motoring, Otto G. Elfring). Drivers were cleared of blame since Nancy stepped off the curb into the parth of the car without looking. The horn was continually tooted going through Fountain Square. A man who saw the front wheel pull her under the vehicle tried to grab her clothing and pull her from under the vehicle before the back wheels ran over her but he was unsuccessful in his attempt. At the time, Nancy was a widow, and had been living for the past 13 years at 479 Charles St., Elgin, IL with her son, John G. Van Wicklin. Nancy was b. 14 May 1840, Lawrence County, NY, the dau. of Mr. and Mrs. John Putney. At the time of her death she was survived by her son, John of Elgin, IL, a grandson, Paul of Elgin, IL, a brother, Zach Putney of Portland, OR. She was a member of the First M.E. Church of South Elgin, IL and she was buried in Bluff City cemetery. courtesy of Fred Van Wicklin via 6 Nov 05 email
1920 US Census for Elgin, Kane, IL lists John G. Van Wicklin, head, 55, b. IL (CAN, NY) with wife, Grace L., 44, b. UT (NY, OH), and son, Paul A., 18, b. IL.
1930 US Census for Elgin, Kane, IL lists John G. Van Wicklin, head, 65, with wife, Grace, 55, and son, Paul A., 28.
1945 Obituary from Elgin Daily Courier of 1 June 1945. John Grant Van Wicklin died 1 June 1945 at age 80 after several months of failing health. He died in his home at 2 Jackson St., Elgin, IL. He was married to Grace Laura Aldridge on 20 June 1900 in Elgin, IL. John was a pioneer in the development of a northeastern Illinois molding sand and mining industry for steel founders in the Chicago area. At one time John leased and owned pits supplying some of the largest steel fabrication firms in the midwest. He was b. 15 Sept 1864, the son of Paul J. and Nancy [Putney] Van Wicklin and resided in Illinois his entire life. He was a member of Elgin Lodge 117, AF and AM; Loyal L. Munn chapter, R&SM; Bethel commandery, Knights Templar, and Tebala temple of the Shrine, in Rockford. He was also a member of the YMCA. He was survived by his wife and son, and he was buried at Lake Street Memorial Park. courtesy of Fred Van Wicklin via 6 Nov 05 email
1959 Obituary from Elgin Daily Courier news of 28 Feb 1959. Grace Laura [Aldridge] Van Wicklin died 27 Feb 1959 in her home at 2 South Jackson St, Elgin, IL at age 84 after a lingering illness. She married John Grant Van Wicklin on 20 June 1900 in Elgin, IL. Preceding her in death were her husband, John G. Van Wicklin, her brother Charles Aldridge, and two sisters, Mrs Emma Lindoefer and Jessie Aldridge. She is survived by her son, Paul A. Van Wicklin (of Elgin) married to Mona C. Van Wicklin, a brother Mort S. Aldridge of Elgin, a sister Mrs. Harry Florence Lydick of Fort Wayne, IN, and two nephews (Mortimer Aldridge Jr., Harold Aldridge). Burial at Lake Street Memorial Park, Elgin, IL. She gave $500 to the Community Methodist Church of South Elgin, IL in memory of her mother-in-law, Nancy Van Wicklin. courtesy of Fred Van Wicklin via 6 Nov 05 email