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Catalog Number
2020.9.746Description
Black and white photograph of Holland, MI pioneer Elizabeth Postma Van Dyke.History
Elizabeth Postma was born in the Netherlands on 5-19-1801. Elizabeth married Gerrit Van Dyke on 5-29-1823 in Friesland, Netherlands.The 1850 US census shows the couple living in Holland, MI. Gerrit's occupation is listed as "carpenter". The 1860 US census shows the Van Dyke family living on Olive, Ottawa County, MI with Gerrit's occupation now listed as "farmer".
Elizabeth passed away on 5-15-1886 in North Holland, Ottawa County, MI.