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Family HistoryFamily History - Cornelius R. Van Wyck


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Cornelius R. Van Wyck and 33 of his descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. Cornelius R. Van Wyck,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Cornelius married Magdalena Montfort (born ____, parents not determined).

+2i. Stephen Duryea Van Wyck, born 3 March 1795 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York; died 3 June 1879. Married Esther Mehitable ‘Hetty’ Purdy.

Second Generation
2. Stephen Duryea Van Wyck2 (Cornelius1), born 3 March 1795 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4 died 3 June 1879.3, 4 Stephen married Esther Mehitable ‘Hetty’ Purdy3 (born 13 May 1796, the daughter of Francis Purdy and Anna Nancy Forman;3, 5 baptized 29 January 1797 in Dutch Reformed Church, Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York; Hetty died 7 November 18353, 6). Hetty is buried in Van Wyck Cemetery and Vault, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York.6

+3i. Cornelius Stephen Van Wyck, born 9 March 1821 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York; died 18 June 1895 in Earl, Yates County, New York. Married (1) Phoebe Van Wyck Married (2) Helen Josephine Barden.
+4ii. Francis Purdy Van Wyck, born 15 June 1823; died 24 September 1880 in Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos. Married Sarah ‘Susannah’ Sands.
+5iii. Jane Ann Van Wyck, born 5 May 1825 in Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York; died 12 August 1898 in Caroga, Fulton County, New York. Married David G. Heacock.
 6iv. John Peter Van Wyck, born 12 June 1827;7, 8 died 4 July 1859 in Rockaway Beach, Long Island, Queens County, New York.7, 9 John is buried in Van Wyck Cemetery and Vault, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York.7
 7v. Helen M. Van Wyck, born 18 March 1832 in New York;1, 8 died 6 July 1883.8
+8vi. Tunis Brinkerhoff Van Wyck, born 9 August 1834 in Dutchess County, New York; died 20 July 1916 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Married (1) Virginia A. Woodworth Married (2) Catherine Clemens.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Dutchess County, East Fishkill, Image 14 of 67, Stephen D. Van Wyck, 56, NY, farmer; Jane A. Van Wyck, 25, NY; Helen M. Van Wyck, 18, NY; Barbara Van Wyck, 50, NY.
  2. New York State Census, 1875, Dutchess County, East Fishkill, Second Election District, Page 3, Cornelius S. Van Wyck, 54, Dutchess, farmer; wife Phebe Van Wyck, 52, Dutchess; child Frank Van Wyck, 21, Dutchess; child Stephen Van Wyck, 24, Dutchess; father Stephen Duryea Van Wyck, 80, Dutchess; plus two servants.
  3. Genealogy, Descendants of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven, compiled by David Kipp Conver. Website contains a large number of people, dates and events, but very few sources are cited except census records.
  4. Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Dutchess and Putnam, New York. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1897. Pages 528-529, biographical sketch of Stephen C. Van Wyck and family, including vital and biographical details of his ancestors back to his great-grandfather.
  5. Records of the Dutch Reformed Church of Fishkill, New York; typewritten transcript (date unknown). Available at ancestry.com. Pages 101, 108, 120, 124, 131, 137, 143, 145, 148: children of Francis Purdy and Nancy/Anna Furman (with several spellings).
  6. Dutchess County, New York, Cemeteries, Vol. Five, #110, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York, Van Wyck Cemetery and Vault, 1791-1880. Page 18.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Van Wyck Cemetery, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York, John P. Van Wyck, born: unknown; died: 4 July 1859 (from record, which includes the inscription: age 32 y).
  8. Descendants of Cornelius Barentse Van Wyck and Anna Polhemus, by Anne Van Wyck. New York, Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1912. Pages 209,228-9, 303-4, and 361, Stephen Duryea Van Wyck and several descendants, showing detailed vital and biographical information.
  9. Deaths, New York Daily Tribune, New York, New York, 14 July 1859: VAN WYCK -- At Rockaway, Long Island, on Monday, July 4, John P. Van Wyck, aged 32 years, son of Stephen D. Van Wyck of East Fishkill, Dutchess Co., N. Y.
Third Generation
3. Cornelius Stephen Van Wyck3 (Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 9 March 1821 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 18 June 1895 in Earl, Yates County, New York.7, 8, 9 Cornelius married, first, 14 October 1846, Phoebe Van Wyck8 (born 9 March 1823 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, the daughter of Richard C. Van Wyck and Elizabeth Thorne;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 Phoebe died 7 March 18808). Cornelius married, second, 12 December 1883 in Benton, Yates County, New York, Helen Josephine Barden8, 11 (born ca. 1840, the daughter of Dr. Henry Barden and Caroline Purdy;10 Helen died 17 May 1915 in Earl, Yates County, New York10).

 9i. Robert McMurray Van Wyck, born 20 May 1848 in Fishkill Plains, Dutchess County, New York;1, 2, 3, 8, 12, 13, 14 died 7 January 1902 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.12, 13
+10ii. Stephen C. Van Wyck, born 22 June 1850 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York; died 2 February 1923. Married Elizabeth ‘Libbie’ Underwood.
 11iii. John Adrian Van Wyck, born 23 May 1852 in New York;8, 15 died 16 February 1859.8, 15 John is buried in Van Wyck Cemetery and Vault, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York.15
 12iv. Francis ‘Frank’ Van Wyck, born 24 October 1854 in Dutchess County, New York;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 16 died 20 August 1929.16 Frank is buried in Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York.16

4. Francis Purdy Van Wyck3 (Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 15 June 1823;17 died 24 September 1880 in Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos.8, 18 Francis married Sarah ‘Susannah’ Sands (born 1820 in New York, New York, parents not determined;19 Susannah died 25 March 1896 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois19). Francis and Susannah are buried in Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.18, 19

5. Jane Ann Van Wyck3 (Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 5 May 1825 in Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York;20, 21, 22 died 12 August 1898 in Caroga, Fulton County, New York.20, 22, 23 Jane married, 2 February 1853, David G. Heacock20, 25 (born 14 January 1827 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York, the son of Lemuel Heacock and Sophia Leavenworth;24 David died 25 January 1878 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York24). Jane and David are buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.20, 24

+13i. Helena Van Wyck Heacock, born 2 December 1857; died 25 March 1898. Married John D. Knight.
+14ii. Eugene D. Heacock, born 27 August 1861 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York; died 2 February 1937. Married (1) Lydia Ella Cary Married (2) Jennie Parsons.

8. Tunis Brinkerhoff Van Wyck3 (Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 9 August 1834 in Dutchess County, New York;17, 26 died 20 July 1916 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.26 Tunis married, first, 1 June 1869, Virginia A. Woodworth17 (born 1847 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the daughter of James Hutchinson Woodworth and Almyra Booth;27 Virginia died 2 August 1872 in Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois27). Tunis married, second, 1 September 1886, Catherine Clemens17 (born 14 February 1855 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, parents not determined;28 Catherine died 22 October 1926 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois28). Tunis is buried in Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.26 Virginia is buried in Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.27 Catherine is buried in Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.28

+15i. Almyra Virginia Van Wyck, born 3 March 1871 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 24 November 1947 in Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois. Married George Jackson Pope.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Dutchess County, East Fishkill, Image 7 of 67, Corn S. Van Wyck, 29, NY, farmer; Phebe Van Wyck, 27, NY; Robt Van Wyck, 2, NY; Stephen Van Wyck, 3/12, NY.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie, Page 347, Charles [sic] S. Van Wyck, 39, N.Y.; Phebe Van Wyck, 37, N.Y.; Helen M. Van Wyck, 25, N.Y.; Robert M. Van Wyck, 12, N.Y.; Stephen C. Van Wyck, 10; Francis Van Wyck, 5, N.Y.
  3. New York State Census, 1865, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie, Fourth Ward, Page 81, Cornelius S. Van Wyck, 44, Dutchess; wife Phebe Van Wyck, 42, Dutchess, 4 children; child Robert McM Van Wyck, 17, Dutchess; child Stephen C. Van Wyck, 15, Dutchess; child Frank Van Wyck, 10, Dutchess; servant Margaret Rankin, 25, Dutchess.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie, Page No. 54, Cornelius Van Wyck, 49, New York, assessor; Phoebe Van Wyck, 47, New York; Frank Van Wyck, 15, New York; Margaret Rankin, 28, New York, domestic.
  5. New York State Census, 1875, Dutchess County, East Fishkill, Second Election District, Page 3, Cornelius S. Van Wyck, 54, Dutchess, farmer; wife Phebe Van Wyck, 52, Dutchess; child Frank Van Wyck, 21, Dutchess; child Stephen Van Wyck, 24, Dutchess; father Stephen Duryea Van Wyck, 80, Dutchess; plus two servants.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Dutchess County, East Fishkill, E.D. 34, Page No. 31, Stephen Van Wyck, 29, New York, farmer; wife Libbie Van Wyck, 28, New York; son Charles Van Wyck, 6, New York; son Robert Van Wyck, 4; father Cornelius S. Van Wyck 59, New York, widow; brother Frank Van Wyck, 25, New York; plus two servants.
  7. Deaths, New York Herald, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 20 June 1895, VAN WYCK. -- Suddenly, at Earl, N. Y., June 18, 1895, Cornelius S. Van Wyck, aged 74 years 3 months, and 9 days [so constructed birth date is 9 March 1821]. Funeral from his late residence, at Earl’s, on Friday, June 21, at 10 A. M. Interment at Hopewell, N. Y. on Saturday, June 23.
  8. Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Dutchess and Putnam, New York. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1897. Pages 528-529, biographical sketch of Stephen C. Van Wyck and family, including vital and biographical details of his ancestors back to his great-grandfather.
  9. New York, Yates County, Swann Vital Records Collection,1723-2009 (available at familysearch.org), Cornelius S. Van Wyck, died: 18 June 1895 in Benton, Yates County, New York; married 2nd: Helen Barden; married 1st: [wife not named on the data card].
  10. New York, Yates County, Swann Vital Records Collection,1723-2009 (available at familysearch.org), Helen J. Van Wyck, died: 17 May 1915 in Earl, Yates County, New York; age: 75; wife of Cornelius Van Wyck; brother: Dr. Wallace Barden.
  11. New York, Yates County, Swann Vital Records Collection, 1723-2009, Cornelius S. Van Wyck and Helen J. Barden; married on 12 December 1883 in Benton, Yates County, New York. [A note on the record indicates she is the only daughter of the late Dr. Henry Barden.]
  12. Find a Grave (website). Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York, Robert McMurray Van Wyck, born: 20 May 1848; died: 7 January 1902 (from record).
  13. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998, Robert McMurray Van Wyck, died: 7 January 1902 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; age 53y 7m 14d [so constructed birth date is 24 May 1848; his birth date from other records is 20 May 1848; his age in this record may be in error]; birthplace: Fishhill [sic, Fishkill] Plains, New York.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 8, Sheet No. 2B, Robert McM. Van Wyck, 52, May 1848, New York, border, salesman (jewelry).
  15. Find a Grave (website). Van Wyck Cemetery, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York, John A. Van Wyck, born: unknown; died; 16 February 1859 (from record). Inscription on his gravestone states Aged 7 years. He shares his gravestone with John P. Van Wyck, who is believed to be his uncle.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York, Frank Van Wyck, born: 24 October 1854; died: 20 August 1929 (from record).
  17. Descendants of Cornelius Barentse Van Wyck and Anna Polhemus, by Anne Van Wyck. New York, Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1912. Pages 209,228-9, 303-4, and 361, Stephen Duryea Van Wyck and several descendants, showing detailed vital and biographical information.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Francis P. Van Wyck born: unknown; died: 24 September 1880 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  19. Find a Grave (website). Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Sarah “Susannah” Hurd, born: 1820, New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York; died: 25 March 1896 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois (from record, which includes a brief biographical sketch, possibly from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her two husbands).
  20. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, Jane Ann Van Wyck Heacock, born: 5 May 1825 in Newburgh, Orange County, New York [sic, her obituary indicates she was born in Hobel Junction (sic, Hopewell Junction), Dutchess County, New York]; died: 12 August 1898 (from record, which names her parents, husband, and two children, and details of her marriage; and provides the names and links for her mother, husband, and one sibling).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Dutchess County, East Fishkill, Image 14 of 67, Stephen D. Van Wyck, 56, NY, farmer; Jane A. Van Wyck, 25, NY; Helen M. Van Wyck, 18, NY; Barbara Van Wyck, 50, NY.
  22. Obituary, The Johnstown Daily Republican, Johnstown, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 13 August 1898, Jane Ann Heacock, died 12 August 1898 at the Auskerada Hotel, Canada Lake [in the town of Caroga, Fulton County], New York, aged 74 years; born in Hobel Junction [sic, Hopewell Junction], Dutchess County; maiden name: Jane Ann Van Wyck. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband, son, and one brother.
  23. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. Jane A. Heacock, died: 12 August 1898 in Caroga, New York.
  24. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, David G. Heacock, born: 14 January 1827 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York; died: 25 January 1878 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York (from record, which includes notes naming his parents, wife, and children, and the text of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, and wife).
  25. Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs, edited by Cuyler Reynolds. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1911. Volume III [Available at schenectadyhistory.org], Page 1372, David G. Heacock, including vital and biographical details, including his [first] wife and three children: Helen V. W., and twins David C. and Cary D. Heacock, who died in infancy.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Tunis Brickenhoff Van Wyck, born: 9 August 1835 in Dutchess County, New York; died: 20 July 1916 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois (from record, which includes the details from a death record or index; and provides the names and links for his mother, one sibling, two wives, and one child).
  27. Find a Grave (website). Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Virginia A. Woodworth Van Wyck, born: 1847, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 2 August 1872 in Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, wife, and one child).
  28. Find a Grave (website). Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Catherine C. Van Wyck, born: 14 February 1855 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania; died: 22 October 1926 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois (from record, which includes details from a death record or index; and provides the name and link for her husband).
Fourth Generation
10. Stephen C. Van Wyck4 (Cornelius,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 22 June 1850 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 2 February 1923.1 Stephen married, 23 October 1872, Elizabeth ‘Libbie’ Underwood7 (born 2 November 1849, the daughter of Charles Underwood and Mary Ann Watrous;8 Libbie died 25 February 19348). Stephen and Libbie are buried in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York.1, 8

+16i. Charles Underwood Van Wyck, born 3 June 1874 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York; died 31 January 1948. Married Louise Ernesta Marie Stainach.
+17ii. Robert McMurray Van Wyck, born 16 January 1876; died 29 March 1954. Married Mary Louise Luckey.

13. Helena Van Wyck Heacock4 (Jane,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 2 December 1857;9, 10 died 25 March 1898.10 Helena married John D. Knight (born ca. 1857, parents not determined;11 John died 13 November 1906 in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida11). Helena is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.10

14. Eugene D. Heacock4 (Jane,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 27 August 1861 in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York;12, 13, 14 died 2 February 1937.12 Eugene married, first, 10 September 1884 in Albion, Orleans County, New York, Lydia Ella Cary16, 17 (born November 1861 in Kendall, Orleans County, New York, the daughter of Alexander Cary and Sarah Potter;13, 15 Lydia died 22 March 1935 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York15). Eugene married, second, 26 February 1936 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, Jennie Parsons19 (born 20 April 1879, parents not determined;18 Jennie died 26 May 196118). Eugene is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.12

 18i. Helen Van Wyck Heacock, born 20 November 1885 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York;13, 20 died 18 April 1906 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.20 Helen is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.20
 19ii. David C. Heacock, born ca. 1891; twin;14 died ca. 1891.14
 20iii. Cary D. Heacock, born ca. 1891; twin;14 died 7 April 1891 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.21, 22

15. Almyra Virginia Van Wyck4 (Tunis,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 3 March 1871 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;23 died 24 November 1947 in Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois.23 Almyra married, 14 October 1891 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, George Jackson Pope23, 25, 26 (born 21 December 1866 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of George Greenleaf Pope and Susan Jackson Peirce;24 George died 4 December 1960 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois24). Almyra and George are buried in Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.23, 24

+21i. George Van Wyck Pope, born 5 August 1894 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 5 March 1972. Married Mary Browne Slade.
+22ii. Henry Peirce Pope, born 24 September 1895 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 22 August 1981. Married Clare Bradley.
+23iii. Thomas Brinkerhoff Pope, born 11 February 1899 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 19 April 1957. Married Helen DeWolf Smyth.
+24iv. John Leslie Pope, born 21 October 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 22 April 1991 in Arizona. Married Harriet Belle McLean.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, Stephen C. Van Wyck, born: 22 June 1850; died: 2 February 1923 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife and two children).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Dutchess County, East Fishkill, Image 7 of 67, Corn S. Van Wyck, 29, NY, farmer; Phebe Van Wyck, 27, NY; Robt Van Wyck, 2, NY; Stephen Van Wyck, 3/12, NY.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie, Page 347, Charles [sic] S. Van Wyck, 39, N.Y.; Phebe Van Wyck, 37, N.Y.; Helen M. Van Wyck, 25, N.Y.; Robert M. Van Wyck, 12, N.Y.; Stephen C. Van Wyck, 10; Francis Van Wyck, 5, N.Y.
  4. New York State Census, 1865, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie, Fourth Ward, Page 81, Cornelius S. Van Wyck, 44, Dutchess; wife Phebe Van Wyck, 42, Dutchess, 4 children; child Robert McM Van Wyck, 17, Dutchess; child Stephen C. Van Wyck, 15, Dutchess; child Frank Van Wyck, 10, Dutchess; servant Margaret Rankin, 25, Dutchess.
  5. New York State Census, 1875, Dutchess County, East Fishkill, Second Election District, Page 3, Cornelius S. Van Wyck, 54, Dutchess, farmer; wife Phebe Van Wyck, 52, Dutchess; child Frank Van Wyck, 21, Dutchess; child Stephen Van Wyck, 24, Dutchess; father Stephen Duryea Van Wyck, 80, Dutchess; plus two servants.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Dutchess County, East Fishkill, E.D. 34, Page No. 31, Stephen Van Wyck, 29, New York, farmer; wife Libbie Van Wyck, 28, New York; son Charles Van Wyck, 6, New York; son Robert Van Wyck, 4; father Cornelius S. Van Wyck 59, New York, widow; brother Frank Van Wyck, 25, New York; plus two servants.
  7. Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Dutchess and Putnam, New York. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1897. Pages 528-529, biographical sketch of Stephen C. Van Wyck and family, including vital and biographical details of his ancestors back to his great-grandfather.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, Elizabeth Underwood Van Wyck, born: 2 November 1849; died: 25 February 1934 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and two children).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, David G. Heacock, born: 14 January 1827 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York; died: 25 January 1878 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York (from record, which includes notes naming his parents, wife, and children, and the text of his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, and wife).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, Helen V W Knight, born: 2 December 1857; died: 25 March 1898 (from record; which indicates wife of John D. Knight).
  11. Florida Deaths, 1877-1939, Certificate of Death, Jno D. Knight, died: 13 November 1906 in Daytona, Volucia County, Florida; age 49; born in New York State; widower; place of burial: Maysfield, NY [sic, undoubtedly referring to Mayfield, Fulton County, New York].
  12. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, Eugene D. Heacock, born: 27 August 1861; died: 2 February 1937 (from record, which provides the names and links for his wife).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Fulton County, Gloversville, E.D. 15, Sheet No. 6A, Eugene D. Heacock, 38, New York, Aug. 1861, capitalist; wife of 15 years Lydia Ella Heacock, 38, New York, Nov. 1861, 3 children, 1 living; daughter Helen Van W. Heacock, 14, New York, Nov. 1885; servant Cora Miller, 19, New York, May 1881, housekeeper.
  14. Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs, edited by Cuyler Reynolds. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1911. Volume III [Available at schenectadyhistory.org], Page 1372, David G. Heacock, including vital and biographical details, including his [first] wife and three children: Helen V. W., and twins David C. and Cary D. Heacock, who died in infancy.
  15. Obituary, The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 23 March 1935, Mrs. Eugene Heacock, Lydia E. Heacock, died 22 March 1935. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, sisters, nieces, nephews and one cousin.
  16. Anniversary, The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 12 September 1934, GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY--Mr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Heacock of 240 Kingsboro avenue quietly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Monday...[they] were united in marriage at Albion, N.Y., 50 years ago Monday at the latter’s home. [The article provides additional biographical information.]
  17. Marriage Announcement, The Fulton County Republican, Fulton County, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), HEACOCK-CARY. At the residence of the bride’s parents, Albany, N.Y. [sic, they were married in Albion, N.Y.], Sept. 10th, 1884, Eugene D. Heacock, of Kingshorn, N.Y., to Miss Lydia E. Cary.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, Jennie Parsons Heacock, born: 20 April 1879; died: 26 May 1961 (from record, which provides the names and link for her husband).
  19. Marriage Announcement, The Morning Herald, Gloversville and Johnstown, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 27 February 1936, Jennie Parson and Eugene D. Heacock, married on 26 February 1936 in Gloversville, New York.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, Helen Van Wyck Heacock, born: 20 November 1885 in Kingsboro, Fulton County, New York; died: 18 April 1906 in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York (from record, which includes a note: dau. of E.D. and L.E. Heacock).
  21. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1891, Cary Heacock, died: 7 April 1891 in G’ville [undoubtedly meaning Gloversville].
  22. Deaths, The Daily Leader, Johnstown, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 8 April 1891. An infant son of Eugene Heacock of Kingsboro avenue, died this morning. Funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
  23. Find a Grave (website). Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Almyra Virginia Van Wyck Pope, born: 3 March 1871 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 24 November 1947 in Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois (from record, which includes details from a death record or index; copies of two obituaries; and provides the names and links for her parents, husband, and two children).
  24. Find a Grave (website). Graceland Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; George Jackson Pope, born: 21 December 1866 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 4 December 1960 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois (from record, which includes the names and links for his parents, siblings, half-sibling, husband, and two children).
  25. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, George J. Pope, age 24; Almyra V. Van Wyck, age 20; married 14 October 1891 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  26. Descendants of Cornelius Barentse Van Wyck and Anna Polhemus, by Anne Van Wyck. New York, Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1912. Pages 209,228-9, 303-4, and 361, Stephen Duryea Van Wyck and several descendants, showing detailed vital and biographical information.
Fifth Generation
16. Charles Underwood Van Wyck5 (Stephen,4 Cornelius,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 3 June 1874 in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York;1, 2, 3 died 31 January 1948.1 Charles married, 22 October 1901 in White Plains, Westchester County, New York, Louise Ernesta Marie Stainach3, 5 (born April 1867, the daughter of Armand R. Stainach and Amelia Bender; Louise died 27 July 19394). Charles is buried in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York.1

17. Robert McMurray Van Wyck5 (Stephen,4 Cornelius,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 16 January 1876;2, 6 died 29 March 1954.6 Robert married Mary Louise Luckey (born 30 April 1875, parents not determined;7 Mary died 1 March 19537). Robert and Mary are buried in Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York.6, 7

+25i. Fanny Elizabeth Van Wyck, born 6 April 1903; died 23 January 1988. Married Charles Boos.

21. George Van Wyck Pope5 (Almyra,4 Tunis,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 5 August 1894 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;8, 9 died 5 March 1972.9 George married, 9 June 1919 in Muscogee County, Georgia, Mary Browne Slade11 (born 18 November 1893, parents not determined;10 Mary died 28 April 196810). George and Mary are buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.10, 9

+26i. Virginia Pope, born 16 March 1923 in Columbus, Georgia; died 15 August 1966. Married Roy Marsh McCutchen, Jr..

22. Henry Peirce Pope5 (Almyra,4 Tunis,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 24 September 1895 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;12, 13 died 22 August 1981.13 Henry married, 13 November 1903, Clare Bradley14 (born ____, parents not determined; Clare died 13 April 198814). Henry and Clare are buried in Friendship Cemetery, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.13, 14

23. Thomas Brinkerhoff Pope5 (Almyra,4 Tunis,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 11 February 1899 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;15, 16, 17 died 19 April 1957.17, 18 Thomas married, 14 June 1924 in Utica, Oneida County, New York, Helen DeWolf Smyth16 (born 8 May 1901 in Clinton, Dutchess County, New York, the daughter of Delos DeWolf Smyth and Helen Townley;16, 19, 20 Helen died April 197619, 20). Thomas and Helen are buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Clinton, Oneida County, New York.17, 19

+27i. Thomas Van Wyck Pope, born 18 March 1925; died March 1983. Married Elizabeth Wilcox Reid.
+28ii. Helen Townley Pope, born 18 January 1927 in New York; died 23 February 2012 in Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts. Married Laurance Pond Miller.
+29iii. Henry DeWolf ‘Andy’ Pope, born 17 May 1928 in Utica, Oneida County, New York; died 22 January 2013 in Eagle Bay, Herkimer County, New York. Married Barbara Atwell.

24. John Leslie Pope5 (Almyra,4 Tunis,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 21 October 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;21, 22, 23 died 22 April 1991 in Arizona.22 John married, 1935, Harriet Belle McLean22 (born 21 August 1912 in De Kalb, Kemper County, Mississippi, the daughter of Putnam McLean and Sula Tartt;23, 24 Harriet died 8 December 1964 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona24). John and Harriet are buried in Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.22, 24

 30i. Martha Leslie Pope, born 24 December 1939 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan;25 died 6 January 1940 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.25 Martha is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan.25
 31ii. Barbara Van Wyck Pope, born ca. 1942 in Illinois.23
 32iii. Stephen Van Wyck Pope, born 28 December 1944 in Arizona.23, 26

  1. Find a Grave (website). Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, Charles Underwood Van Wyck, born: 3 June 1874; died: 31 January 1948 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and one sibling).
  2. Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Dutchess and Putnam, New York. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1897. Pages 528-529, biographical sketch of Stephen C. Van Wyck and family, including vital and biographical details of his ancestors back to his great-grandfather.
  3. History of Westchester County, New York, Alvah P. French, Editor-in-Chief; Will L. Clark, Staff Historian. Volume III. Lewis Historical Publishing Company, Inc., New York and Chicago, 1925. Page 218, biographical sketch of Charles U. Van Wyck, giving vital and biological details.
  4. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1939, Louise M. Van Wyck, died: 27 March 1939 in White Plains, New York.
  5. Descendants of Cornelius Barentse Van Wyck and Anna Polhemus, by Anne Van Wyck. New York, Tobias A. Wright, Printer and Publisher, 1912. Pages 209,228-9, 303-4, and 361, Stephen Duryea Van Wyck and several descendants, showing detailed vital and biographical information.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York, Robert McMurry Van Wyck, born: 16 January 1876; died: 29 March 1954 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, wife, and daughter).
  7. Find a Grave (website). Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York, Mary Louise Luckey Van Wyck, born: 30 April 1875; died: 1 March 1953 (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and daughter).
  8. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, 17 August 1939, George Van Wyck Pope, born: 5 August 1894 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: George J. Pope, born in Chicago, Illinois, age 26; mother: Almyra Virginia Van Wyck, born in Chicago, Illinois, age 22.
  9. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, BG George Van Wyck Pope, born: 5 August 1894 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 5 March 1972 (from record, which includes biographical information; and provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and wife).
  10. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Mary Slade Pope, born: 18 November 1893; died: 28 April 1968 (from record, which includes the name and link for her husband).
  11. Georgia, County Marriages, 1785-1950 (available at familysearch.org), Geo. Van Wyck Pope and Mary B. Slade, married on 9 June 1919 in Muscogee County, Georgia.
  12. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, 17 August 1939, Henry Peirce Pope, born: 24 September 1895 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: George J. Pope, born in Chicago, Illinois, age 27; mother: Almyra Virginia Van Wyck, born in Chicago, Illinois, age 23.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Friendship Cemetery, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Henry Peirce Pope, born: 24 September 1895; died: 22 August 1981 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  14. Find a Grave (website). Friendship Cemetery, Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Clare Bradley Pope, born: 13 November 1903; died: 13 April 1988 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  15. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, 17 August 1939, Thomas Brinkerhoff Pope, born: 11 February 1899 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: George J. Pope, born in Chicago, Illinois, age 33; mother: Almyra Virginia Van Wyck, born in Chicago, Illinois, age 28.
  16. New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848, 1908-1936, available at familysearch.org, Marriage License and Certificate, Thomas Brinkerhoff Pope, age 25, banker, born in Chicago, Ill., father: George; mother: Almayra Van Wuck [sic, Almyra Van Wyck]; Helen De Wolf Smyth, age 23, born in Clinton, N.Y., father: Delos Smyth; mother: Helen Townley; married on 14 June 1924 in Utica, Oneida County, New York.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Sunset Hill Cemetery, Clinton, Oneida County, New York, Thomas Brinkerhoff Pope, born: 1899; died: 1957 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  18. United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940, Thomas Brinkerhoff Pope, born: 11 February 1897; died: 19 April 1957.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Sunset Hill Cemetery, Clinton, Oneida County, New York, Helen Smyth Pope, born: 1901; died: 1976 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, and husband).
  20. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Helen Smyth Pope, born: 8 May 1901; died: April 1976; last place of residence: Oneida, New York.
  21. Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949, Birth Registration, Pope, born: 21 October 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: George Jackson Pope, born in Chicago, Illinois, age 44; mother: Elmira Virginia Van Wyck, born in Chicago, Illinois, age 38.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, John Leslie Pope, born: 21 October 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 22 April 1991 in Arizona (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, wife, and one child).
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Arizona, Maricopa County, Phoenix, E.D. 15-89, Sheet No. 4, John Leslie Pope, 40, Illinois, office manager, general building contractor; wife Harriet M. Pope, 37, Mississippi; daughter Barbara Pope, 8, Illinois; son Van Wyck Pope, 5, Arizona.
  24. Find a Grave (website). Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, Harriet Belle McLean Pope, born: 21 August 1912 in De Kalb, Kemper County, Mississippi; died: 8 December 1964 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (from record, which includes a copy of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling, husband, and one child).
  25. Find a Grave (website). Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, Martha Leslie Pope, born: 24 December 1939 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan; died: 6 January 1940 in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan (from record, which includes copies of her obituary and death certificate; and provides the names and links for her parents).
  26. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Sixth and Seventh Generations
25. Fanny Elizabeth Van Wyck6 (Robert,5 Stephen,4 Cornelius,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 6 April 1903;1 died 23 January 1988.1 Fanny married Charles Boos (born 24 November 1903, the son of Charles Boos and Francis S. _____;2 Charles died 18 November 19682). Fanny and Charles are buried in Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York.1, 2

26. Virginia Pope6 (George,5 Almyra,4 Tunis,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 16 March 1923 in Columbus, Georgia;3, 4 died 15 August 1966.3 Virginia married, 16 February 1944 in Camp Pickett, Nottoway County, Virginia, Roy Marsh McCutchen, Jr.4, 5 (born 14 December 1921 in Fort Benning, Georgia, the son of Roy Marsh McCutchen and Jennie Lee Cohen;4, 5 Roy died 28 November 1988 in Virginia5). Virginia and Roy are buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.3, 5

27. Thomas Van Wyck Pope6 (Thomas,5 Almyra,4 Tunis,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 18 March 1925;6, 7 died March 1983.7, 8 Thomas married, 29 January 1949 in Utica, Oneida County, New York, Elizabeth Wilcox Reid11 (born 12 January 1927 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, the daughter of George Goold Reid and Elizabeth W. Havens;9, 10 Elizabeth died 8 May 199610). Thomas is buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Clinton, Oneida County, New York.7

 33i. Reid Van Wyck Pope, born 2 November 1950 in Utica, Oneida County, New York.12

28. Helen Townley Pope6 (Thomas,5 Almyra,4 Tunis,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 18 January 1927 in New York;13 died 23 February 2012 in Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts.13 Helen married, 15 June 1949 in Clinton, Dutchess County, New York, Laurance Pond Miller16 (born 14 December 1918 in Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, the son of Douglas J. Miller and Isabel P. Cornwall;14, 15 Laurance died 3 October 199614).

29. Henry DeWolf ‘Andy’ Pope6 (Thomas,5 Almyra,4 Tunis,3 Stephen,2 Cornelius1), born 17 May 1928 in Utica, Oneida County, New York;17 died 22 January 2013 in Eagle Bay, Herkimer County, New York.17 Andy married, November 1966, Barbara Atwell17 (born ____, parents not determined). Andy is buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Clinton, Oneida County, New York.17

 34i. Anne Pope, born 1977.17

  1. Find a Grave (website). Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York, Fanny Elizabeth Van Wyck Boos, born: 6 April 1903; died: 23 January 1988 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and husband).
  2. Find a Grave (website). Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York, Charles Boos, born: 24 November 1903; died: 18 November 1968 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, and wife).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Virginia Pope McCutchen, born: 16 March 1923; died: 15 August 1966 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  4. Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1935-1988, Certificate No. 4438, Roy M. McCutchen, born in Benning, Ga. [sic, Fort Benning], father: Roy Marsh McCutchen; mother: Jennie Lee Cohen; M. Virginia Pope, born in Columbus, Ga., father: George Van Wyck Pope; mother: Mary Browne Slade; married on 16 February 1944 in Camp Pickett, Nottoway County, Virginia.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Roy Marsh McCutchen, Jr., born: 14 December 1921 in Georgia; died: 28 November 1988 in Virginia (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and wife).
  6. Birthday Celebration, Sunday, 20 March 1938, Birthday Dinner for Thomas Van Wyck Pope. The article indicates his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Pope, held a dinner on Friday for his 13th birthday [i.e., 18 March 1925].
  7. Find a Grave (website). Sunset Hill Cemetery, Clinton, Oneida County, New York, Thomas VanWyck Pope, born: 1925; died: 1983 (from record, which includes a note: son of Thomas B. and Helen).
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Thomas Pope, born: 19 March 1925; died: March 1983; last place of residence: Ulster County, New York.
  9. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Elizabeth Wilcox Reid, born: 12 January 1927 in Rochester, New York; father: George G. Reid; mother: Elizabeth W. Havens.
  10. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Elizabeth R. Pope, died: 8 May 1996; born: 12 January 1927; residence zip code: 85375 (which corresponds to Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona).
  11. Marriage Announcement, Utica Observer-Dispatch, Utica, New York (available at fultonhistory.com). 4 February 1949, Elizabeth Wilcox Reid and Thomas Van Wyck Pope, married on 29 January 1949 in Utica, New York. The article provides wedding details and the names of their parents, wedding party, and several guests.
  12. Birth Announcement, Clinton Courier, Clinton, New York, 9 November 1950, Reid Van Wyck Pope, born 2 November 1950 in Faxton Hospital [in Utica, New York], son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. W. Pope.
  13. Find a Grave (website). (No cemetery indicated); Helen Townley Pope Miller, born: 18 January 1927 in New York; died: 23 February 2012 in Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts (from record, which includes a note: wife of late Laurance Pond Miller, daughter of Thomas B. & Helen D.(Smyth) Pope).
  14. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Laurance P. Miller, born: 14 December 1918; died: 3 October 1996; residence zip code: 02771 (corresponding to Bristol County, Massachusetts).
  15. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Laurance Pond Miller, born: 14 December 1918 in Port Chester, New York; mother: Isabel P. Cornwall; father: Douglas J. Miller.
  16. Marriage Announcement, The Clinton Courier, Clinton, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 16 June 1949, Helen Townley Pope and Laurance Pond Miller, married on 15 June 1949 in Clinton, New York. The article provides biographical and wedding details and the names of their parents, wedding party, and several guests.
  17. Obituary, legacy.com; Henry “Andy” DeWolf Pope, died: 22 January 2013 in Eagle Bay [New York]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, wife, child, step-children and several friends.