groom's name: Gerard J. Van Damgroom's birth date: 1847groom's birthplace: Netherlandsgroom's age: 22bride's name: Bonke H. Vander Veenbride's birth date: 1851bride's birthplace: Netherlandsbride's age: 18marriage date: 14 Jul 1869marriage place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigangroom's race: Whitebride's race: White