Family of Lester

Family of Lester^8 V. Van Wicklen

Lester^8 V. Van Wicklen (Peter^7, Peter^6, John^5, Jacob^4, Garret^3, Gerrit^2, Jentie^1 Jeppes), b. 9 February 1888, L.I., NY

Married: Charlotte Wurther (b. 1893, d. 19 May 1935) L.I., NY

Children:
1. Lester^9 Van Wicklen, b. 26 July 1920, L.I., NY
2. Helen^9 Van Wicklen, b. 15 February 1923, L.I., NY
3. Paul^9 Van Wicklen, b. 5 August 1925, L.I., NY (see additional information below on Paul F. Van Wicklen)
4. Robert^9 G. Van Wicklen, b. 10 July 1929, L.I., NY
5. John^9 Francis Van Wicklen, b. 11 February 1931

Parents:
Lester's parents are Peter and Debroh Adelia (Vernon) Van Wicklen
Charlotte's parents are: ____________________________.

Background information:

Lester^8 V. Van Wicklen (Peter^7, Peter^6, John^5, Jacob^4, Garret^3, Gerrit^2, Jentie^1 Jeppes) was b. 9 February 1888, L.I., NY and d. 19 June 1935. He served in WWI.(See WWI Draft Registration information below.) He m. Charlotte Wurther (b. 1893, d. 19 May 1935, L.I., NY) before 1920. They had five children.

Children: Lester^9 Van Wicklen, b. 26 July 1920, L.I., NY; Helen^9 Van Wicklen, b. 15 February 1923, L.I., NY; Paul^9 Van Wicklen, b. 5 August 1925, L.I., NY and d. May 1982 (see information on Paul F. Van Wicklen below); Robert^9 G. Van Wicklen, b. 10 July 1929, L.I., NY and died 20 Apr. 1980 in Glen Cove, Nassau, NY. He married Martha M. _____ (b. 13 Oct 1934 and d. 31 Mar 1991. Both Robert and Martha are bur. Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY; John^9 Francis Van Wicklen, b. 11 February 1931

Source:

Genealogical charts of Jeffrey V. Horton (recvd 2 August 2000) -- Henry^7 and Peter^7 Van Wicklen and descendents.

IGI; www.familysearch.com

1910 US Census for District 7, Hempstead, Nassau, NY lists Lester Van Wickler, 22, b. NY (NY, NY) single, boarder, house painter in home of Morris and Elizabeth Gardner who own, manage, and derive their primary income from this boarding house.

WWI Draft Registration Card (1917-1918) for Lester B. Van Wicklen, residing at 105 Main, Hempstead, Nassau, NY. Born - 8 Feb 1888, Brookville, NY. He was a collector on train (L.I.R.R.) Jamaica, NY. He was single at time of registration. He listed his sister as nearest relative. He is described as medium height and build with brown eyes and dark brown hair (not bald).

1920 US Census for ED 18, Burr Avenue, Hempstead, Nassau, NY lists Lester Van Wicklen (in search index this name is listed as Nicklen, VAN Lester??) 32, b. NY with wife, Charlotte, 27, and sister, Susie, 43, single.

In the 1930 US Census (for Hempstead, Nassau, NY, District 40), Lester V. Van Wicklen, age 42 (b. 1888, NY), resides as head of household in Hempstead, Nassau, NY, conductor (L.I.R.R.) with wife, Charlotte, age 37, son, Lester, age 9 (b. NY, father b. OH, mother b. Germany), daughter, Helen, age 7 (b. NY); son, Paul, age 4 (b. NY); son, Robert, age 1 and Lester's aunt, Carolyne, age 85 (b. abt 1845, NY). (Courtesy, Cheryl Viger via 11 Dec 2002 email)

Email from Michael Wolfe, 10 Jan 2003: Notes on Paul Frederick Van Wicklen (NY Holland Society application). Application to the Holland Society was sponsored by Noerman W. Van Nostrand and seconded by Walter H. Van Husen. Address at time of application to the Holland Society was 1--5 Fort Salonga Road, Northport, NY. Belonged to Delta Nu Alpha (Syracuse) National Transportation Society. Hobbies: Ornithology, hiking, conservation, history, stamps. Listed "Republican" on application. Worked at the NY Port Authority in promotion of foreign commerce thru the port, and then as editor of the magazine "via the Port of New York".

In article in the New York Times Dec 28, 1975, p. 32: "The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced to appointment of Paul F. Van Wicklen as port promotion manager. Mr. Van Wicklen who has been with the agency for over 25 years, was supervising editor in the agency's World Trade Development, and editor of its magazine Via Port of New York. He succeeds Robert F. Unrath, who retired recently." US Air Force 1943-46 Sgt. 8th Air Force Radio Operator/Gunner. US Air Force Reserve 1948-53 2nd Lieut. 1945 Air Medal."

SSDI lists Paul Vanwicklen, b. 5 Aug 1925 and d. May 1982; Robert Vanwicklen, b. 10 Jul 1929 and d. Apr 1980, Glen Cove, Nassau, NY

Gravelocator.cem.va.gov lists Robert G. Van Wicklen, PFC US Army, Korea, b. 10 July 1929 and d. 20 Apr 1980; buried Sec 5, site 3445, Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY and wife, Martha M. Van Wicklen, b. 13 Oct 1934 and d. 31 Mar 1991; bur. sec 5, site 3445, Calverton National Cemetery.