Floyd R Suydam1

(1888 - 1980)
FatherRichard Suydam1 (1856 - 1924)
MotherAnna Van Zandt1 (1860 - 1959)
Extended Family

Children of Floyd R Suydam and Lucile P Wareham
  • Reo Gene Suydam5
  • Kenneth L Suydam7

Life Events

BirthFloyd R Suydam was born on 13 Mar 1888 in Dundee, Monroe County, Michigan.2
 
(with Parents) 1900 CensusFloyd appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan with his parents. He was 12 years old, born in March 1888 in Michigan, both parents born in Michigan, and attended school for 9 months.3
(with Parents) 1910 CensusFloyd appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan with his parents. He was 21 years old, born in Michigan, and worked as a Fence Weaver in a fence factory.4
MarriageHe married Lucile P Wareham on 15 Sep 1915 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan.
Details from the marriage certificate: Floyd R Suydam, 27, white, residence Adrian, born Michigan, Repairman, son of R D Suydam & Anna VanZandt, not married before;
Lucile P Wareham, 24, white, residence Adrian, born Michigan, daughter of Chas E Wareham & ---ly Drake, first marriage
They were married by Baptist Minister Augustus E Scoville and the witnesses were Mrs C E Wareham and Mrs R C Suydam, both of Adrian.1 
MilitaryFloyd R Suydam completed a draft registration card at the first registration period, which was for men aged 21 to 31 (born between 6 June 1886 and 5 June 1896) on 5 Jun 1917 in Lenawee County, Michigan.
Information from the card: Floyd Suydam, age 29, 350 Frank St, Adrian, Michigan, born March 13, 1888 in Dundee Michigan, Laborer for Peerless Fence Company in Adrian, married, Caucasian, only dependent is his wife, no previous military service, medium height, medium build, light gray eyes, dark brown hair.2 
1920 CensusFloyd and Lucile Suydan [sic] appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, at 651 Dennis Street, enumerated 5 Jan 1920. They owned their home free. Floyd was 31, born in Michigan, parents born in Michigan, and was a Splicer at the Fence factory. Lucile was 28 and born in Michigan. They had a 9 month old daughter, Reo Gene.5 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Richard Suydam's 1924 obituary as son Floyd of Adrian.6 
1930 CensusLloyd R and Lucille P Suidan [sic] appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, at 651 Dennis Street, enumerated 4 Apr 1930. They owned their $3000 house but did not have a radio (neither did their neighbors). Floyd was 42, first married at 27, born in Michigan, not a veteran, and was employed as a Cutoff man at an automobile accessory factory. Lucille was 39, first married at 24 and born in Michigan. Their children were Reo G (10) and Kenneth L (8).7 
DeathFloyd died in Jul 1980.8
 
Last Edited7 Aug 2009

Citations

  1. [S1540] Marriage Records of Michigan, 1868-1925. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Floyd R Suydam & Lucile P Wareham, 1915.
  2. [S1285] United States World War I Draft Cards. National Archives, online images viewed at Ancestry.com, Lenawee County, #62 Floyd Suydam.
  3. [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.
  4. [S940] 1910 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Lenawee County, Adrian Ward 5, Roll T624 660, ED 50, Page 8A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  5. [S917] 1920 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Lenawee County, Adrian, Roll T625_780, ED 59, Page 4A. 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, Lenawee County, Adrian, Roll 1007, ED 12, Page 3B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  8. [S30] United States Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, viewed at http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ "Floyd Suydam born 13 Mar 1888, died Jul 1980, last residence Adrian, Lenawee County."