photograph
Catalog Number
1976.7.183Description
Black and white photograph of Lavina Du Mez Rutgers, a studio portrait.History
John G. Rutgers was born on May 15, 1860 in Graafschap, Allegan Co., MI to Garrit J. Rutgers (1828-1920) and Harmtjen Arends (1841-1928). John married Lavina J. Du Mez (1861-1934) on October 12, 1883 in Graafschap, MI. They had three children: Dena (1886-1976); Gerritt (1893-1982); and, Andrew (1896-1976).John passed away on October 4, 1936 in Holland, MI. Lavina passed away on April 13, 1934 in Holland, MI. Both are buried in Graafschap Cemetery in Holland, MI.