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Catalog Number
2022.45.1Description
Book of certificates for house numbers in the Holland, MI area. This book is a log of house numbers issued to builders by the Holland City Clerk from March of 1908 through December of 1923.City clerks appearing in this book are William Van Eyck (1869-1934) and Richard Overway (1878-1964). Area residents receiving house numbers include the following: Anthony Van Ry (pg 3); Henry Streur (pg 5); Frank Bolhuis (pg 5); and, Willard Harrington (pg 6).
History
William Van Eyck was born 9-6-1869 in Michigan to Hendrik Van Eyk (1820–1894) and Hilligje Kamps Van Eyk(1829–1884). William left his position as city clerk in 1909 and began work as a postmaster in Holland, MI.
William passed away in Holland, MI on 1-23-1934.
Richard Overway was born 9-2-1878 in Ottawa County, MI to Derk Overway (1855–1939) and Dina Nykamp Overway (1859–1924).
Richard passed away on 12-29-1964 in Grand Rapids, MI.