Richard Peter Suydam1,2

(1898 - )
FatherRichard Suydam1 (1856 - 1924)
MotherAnna Van Zandt1 (1860 - 1959)
Extended Family

Children of Richard Peter Suydam and Elizabeth Hyder
  • Edward C Suydam10 (1918 - )
  • Betty L Suydam9
  • Bruce R Suydam9
  • Carol M Suydam9

Life Events

BirthRichard Peter Suydam was born on 26 Nov 1898 in Adrian City, Lenawee County, Michigan.
His birth was recorded again on June 8, 1900 with a birthdate of 26 Nov 1899! [was the clerk cleaning up his desk the following year and thought it was a current record that needed to be inserted in the register?]1 
(with Parents) 1900 CensusRichard P appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan with his parents. He was 1 year old, born in November 1898 in Michigan, and both his parents were born in Michigan.3
(with Parents) 1910 CensusRichard appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan with his parents. He was 11, born in Michigan, and attended school [he was erroneously recorded as a daughter].4
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Hyder on 27 Dec 1917 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan.
Details from the marriage certificate: Richard P Suydam, 19, white, residence Adrian, born in Michigan, laborer, son of Richard Suydam & Anna VanZandt, not married before;
Elizabeth Hyder, 21, white, residence Adrian Twp, born Virginia, daughter of Nelson Hyder & Lucy [blank], first marriage
They were married by Minister R.L. Schamehorn and the witnesses were Mrs R.L. Schamehorn & Richard Tappen, both of Adrian.5 
MilitaryRichard Peter Suydam completed a draft registration card on 12 Sep 1918.
Information from the card: Richard Peter Suydam, age 19, 826 Erie, Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan, born Nov 26 1899, Laborer for Vernon Hoxey at Peerless Fence Factory in Adrian, nearest relative was Mary Elizabeth Suydam of 826 Erie, Adrian, tall height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair.6 
1920 CensusElizabeth Suydam appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, at 501 Frank Street, enumerated 14 Jan 1920. Richard was not there. Elizabeth was 23, born in Virginia, and had no occupation. With her was her son Edward, age 1 year 3 months, and her teenage siblings Marie and John Hyder. The house was rented.7 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Richard Suydam's 1924 obituary as son Richard of Adrian.8 
1930 CensusRichard P and Mary E Suydam appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, at 1012 Hunt Street, enumerated 9 Apr 1930. They rented their home for $25 a month and did not have a radio [nor did their neighbors]. Richard was 31, first married at 19, born in Michigan, not a veteran, and was a Fireman for the city fire department. Mary E was 32, first married at 20, and born in Virginia. Their children were Edward C (11), Betty L (6), Bruce R (4 yr 7 months) and Carol M (2).9 
Last Edited8 Aug 2009

Citations

  1. [S1574] Birth Records of Michigan, 1867-1902. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Richard Suydam, 1898, #3158.
  2. [S1285] United States World War I Draft Cards. National Archives, online images viewed at Ancestry.com, Lenawee County, Richard Peter 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. [S1540] Marriage Records of Michigan, 1868-1925. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Richard P Suydam & Elizabeth Hyder, 1917.
  6. [S1285] United States World War I Draft Cards. National Archives, online images viewed at Ancestry.com, Richard Peter Suydam.
  7. [S917] 1920 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Lenawee County, Adrian, Roll T625_780, ED 56, Page 9B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  8. [S1774] Obituary of Richard D Suydam in Dundee Reporter, 19 September 1924. photocopy from Monroe County Historical Museum Archives.
  9. [S840] 1930 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Lenawee County, Adrian, Roll 1007, ED 1, Page 6B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  10. [S917] 1920 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Lenawee County, Adrian, Roll T625 780, ED 56, Page 9B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.