Robert R Suydam1,2

(1881 - 1965)
FatherRichard Suydam1 (1856 - 1924)
MotherAnna Van Zandt1 (1860 - 1959)
Extended Family

Children of Robert R Suydam and Mary Laubach
  • Russell R Suydam4 (circa 1906 - 1979)
  • Delbert E Suydam4 (1909 - )
  • Donald Suydam5

Life Events

BirthRobert R Suydam was born in Sep 1881 in Michigan.
[haven't found his birth registration]3,2 
(with Parents) 1900 CensusRobert R appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan with his parents. He was age 18, born in Sept 1881 in Michigan, both parents born in Michigan, and worked as a laborer.2
MarriageHe married Mary Laubach on 24 Jul 1905 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan.
Details from the marriage certificate: Robert Suydam, 23, white, residence Adrian, born Michigan, Woodworker, son of Richard Suydam & Anna Vanzandt, not married before;
Mary Laubach, 20, white, residence Adrian, born Michigan, daughter of Geo Laubach & Etta Danforth, first marriage
They were married by George Laubach, Minister of the Gospel, and the witnesses were Mamie E & Hattie Laubach of Adrian.1 
1910 CensusRobert R and Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, at 58 South Center Street, enumerated 27 Apr 1910. Robert was 26?, born in Michigan, parents born in Michigan, and worked as a Machinist in a Planing Mill. Mary was 25, born in Michigan, father born in Ohio and mother in Michigan and she had two children. They had been married 5 years and rented their home. Their children Russell R and Delbert E were with them.4 
1920 CensusRobert and Mary Suydam appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at 1007 McClellan Avenue, enumerated 17 Jan 1920. They owned their home with a mortgage. Robert was 38, born in Michigan, parents born in Michigan, and was employed as a Checker in the auto industry. Mary was 35 and born in Michigan. Their children attended school: Russell (13), Delbert (10), and Donald (7).5 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Richard Suydam's 1924 obituary as son Robert of Detroit.6 
1930 CensusRobert and Mary appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at 4551 Belvedere Avenue, enumerated 19 Apr 1930. They owned their $6000 home and had a radio. Robert was 48, first married at 24, born in Michigan, was not a veteran, and was employed as a Woodworker in a woodworking plant. Mary was 45 and born in Michigan. Two sons were at home: Delbert (20) and Donald (17).7 
DeathRobert died in Nov 1965.8
 
Last Edited8 Aug 2009

Citations

  1. [S1540] Marriage Records of Michigan, 1868-1925. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Robert Suydam & Mary Laubach, 1905.
  2. [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.
  3. [S1738] Robert E Suydam, "Family Group Sheet", August 2001 (Ohio).
  4. [S940] 1910 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Lenawee County, Adrian Ward 4, Roll T624 660, ED 48, Page 11A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  5. [S917] 1920 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit Ward 19, Roll T625_818, ED 597, Page 19B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  6. [S1774] Obituary of Richard D Suydam in Dundee Reporter, 19 September 1924. photocopy from Monroe County Historical Museum Archives.
  7. [S840] 1930 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, Roll 1059, ED 678, Page 14A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  8. [S30] United States Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, viewed at http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ "Robert Suydam, born 11 Sept 1881, died Nov 1965, residence Michigan."