Clarence C Suydam1,2

(1878 - 1957)
FatherRichard Suydam2 (1856 - 1924)
MotherAnna Van Zandt2 (1860 - 1959)
Extended Family

Children of Clarence C Suydam and Stella M Beach
  • Leo Robinette Suydam3 (1902 - 1994)
  • Marie S Suydam6 (circa 1904 - )
  • Ruth N Suydam6 (circa 1907 - )
  • Ivan H Suydam6 (1909 - 1990)
  • Ruby M Suydam8 (circa 1912 - )
  • Paul A Suydam8 (circa 1914 - 1997)
  • Arthur D Suydam8 (1919 - )
  • Richard J Suydam10 (circa 1925 - 1947)

Life Events

OccupationClarence C Suydam was a salvationist, lumber grader, laborer for ice company, and a laborer at Peerless Fence factory at various times.3 
BirthHe was born on 12 Sep 1878 in Dundee, Monroe County, Michigan.2
 
(with Parents) 1880 CensusClarence appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dundee Township, Monroe County, Michigan, with his parents. He was 2 years old, born in Michigan, parents born in Michigan, and they were all with his Grandma Suydam.4
(with Parents) 1900 CensusClarence C appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan with his parents. He was age 21, born in Sept 1878 in Michigan, both parents born in Michigan, and worked as a laborer.1
MarriageHe married Stella M Beach on 2 Jan 1901 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.
Details from the marriage certificate: Clarence Suydam, 22, white, residence Adrian, born Pittsburg, M, Salvationist, son of Richard Suydam & Anna VanZandt, not married before;
Stella Beach, 19, white, residence Pontiac, born Michigan, parents Frank Beach and not given, no previous marriage;
They were married by Minister G W Jennings and the witnesses were Frances M Crocker and Harry Ramsdell, both of Pontiac.5 
1910 CensusClarence C and Stella M appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, at 68 McKenzie Street, enumerated 21 Apr 1910. Clarence was 31, born in Michigan, parents born in Michigan, and was a laborer for an Ice Company. Stella was 28, born in Michigan, parents born in Michigan, and had 4 children, all still living. They rented their home and had been married 9 years. Their children Leo Robinette, Marie S, Ruth N and Ivan H were with them.6 
(Listed) DirectoryClarence C Suydam was listed in the 1917 Adrian telephone exchange directory.7
1920 CensusClarence C and Stella M Suydam appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, at 511 Springbrook Avenue, enumerated 7 Jan 1920. Clarence was 40, born in Michigan, and a laborer at Peerless Fence Factory. Stella was 38 and born in Michigan. They rented their home. Their children Leo Robinette, Marie S, Ruth N, Ivan H, Ruby M, Paul A and Arthur D were living with them.8 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Richard Suydam's 1924 obituary as son Clarence of Adrian.9 
1930 CensusClarence C and Stella M Suydam appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, at 826 North Street, enumerated 10 Apr 1930. Clarence rented his home for $15 a month and did not own a radio. He was 51, first married at 21, born in Michigan, parents born in Michigan, and not a veteran. He was a Laborer at an Ice plant but not at work yesterday. Stella was 48, first married at 19, and born in Michigan. In their home were Paul A (16), Arthur D (10), Richard J (5), Ivan H (20, general laborer not working), Ivan's wife Dorothy B (16), their son Ivan Jr (4 months); Marie (26) and her husband Mike Minter (laborer on a freight boat, not working) and their children Helen (6) and Russell (3).10 
DeathClarence died in 1957.11
 
BurialClarence C Suydam was buried in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan.11 
Last Edited18 Mar 2011

Citations

  1. [S939] 1900 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Lenawee County, Adrian Ward 1, Roll T623 725, ED 34, Page 15A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  2. [S1574] Birth Records of Michigan, 1867-1902. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Clarence Suydam, recorded in 1879, #1402.
  3. [S1574] Birth Records of Michigan, 1867-1902. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Leo R Suydam, recorded in 1903, #5.
  4. [S938] 1880 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Monroe County, Dundee, Roll T9 595, ED 175, Page 342A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  5. [S1540] Marriage Records of Michigan, 1868-1925. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Clarence Suydam & Stella Beach, 1901.
  6. [S940] 1910 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Lenawee County, Adrian Ward 2, Roll T624 660, ED 45, Page 5B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  7. [S1752] Adrian (Michigan) Exchange Directory, 1917, images online at the Lenawee Historical Society Museum website http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~keller/…
  8. [S917] 1920 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Lenawee County, Adrian, Roll T625 780, ED 52, Page 6A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  9. [S1774] Obituary of Richard D Suydam in Dundee Reporter, 19 September 1924. photocopy from Monroe County Historical Museum Archives.
  10. [S840] 1930 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Lenawee County, Adrian, Roll 1007, ED 1, Page 8A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  11. [S1510] Website Find A Grave (www.findagrave.com).