Person:Leonard DeVries (1)
Leonard DeVries
b.2 Oct 1897 Paris, Kent, Michigan, United States
d.10 Feb 1955 Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 19 Oct 1884
  1. Effie de Vries1885 - 1942
  2. George de Vries1895 - 1917
  3. Leonard DeVries1897 - 1955
Spouse and Children
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m. 19 Feb 1919
  1. Sue Katherine DeVries1920 - 2004
  2. Reinert J. "Rod" DeVries1923 - 2006
  3. George L DeVries1929 - 2005
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Facts and Events
Name Leonard DeVries
Gender Male
Birth[1][2][3] 2 Oct 1897 Paris, Kent, Michigan, United States
Marriage 19 Feb 1919 Rock Valley, Sioux, Iowa, United Statesto Gertrude Dena Oldenkamp
Death[2] 10 Feb 1955 Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Burial[2] Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United StatesMount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South

Had a family run gas station and grocery store on the corner of Parkview Avenue and Madison Street in Oakwood, the city of Kalamazoo.

1920 Census
Name: Leonard DeVries [Leonard Devries]
Home in 1920: Richland, Lyon, Iowa
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1898
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Gertrude D De Vries
Father's Birth Place: Holland
Mother's Birth Place: Holland
Home owned: Rent
Household Members:
Leonard De Vries 22
Gertrude D De Vries 22
Andela Tracy 42

1930 Census
Name: Leonard Devries
Home in 1930: Wayland, Allegan, Michigan
Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Gertrude Devries
Occupation: Farmer
Rent/home value: Rent Live on a farm
Radio Set: Radio
Age at first marriage: 22
Parents' birthplace: Netherlands
Household Members:
Leonard Devries 33
Gerturde Devries 33
Susie Devries 10
Remert Devries 6
George Devries

1940 Census:
Name: Leonard De Vries
Age: 43
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Street: Parkview Avenue
House Number: 2425
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: [Gas] Station Attendant
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 84
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Household Members:
Leonard De Vries 43
Gertrude De Vries 43
Susie De Vries 20
Ronald De Vries 16
George De Vries 10

References
  1. ↑ Michigan, United States. Michigan Births, 1867-1902. Database with images. . (Lansing, Michigan: FamilySearch. Citing Secretary of State. Department of Vital Records).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Leonard DeVries, in Find A Grave.

    Tombstone shown

  3. ↑ Before 1967 there was a Paris township, in Kent County, Michigan. In 1967 it became incorporated as the City of Kentwood.
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