Sarah Ann Suydam1

(1841 - 1918)
FatherRalph Voorhees Suydam2 (1814 - 1870)
MotherSarah Bughlmeier2 (c 1814 - 1852)
Extended Family
Sarah Suydam

Children of Sarah Ann Suydam and Thomas L Larry
  • William A Larry5 (circa 1862 - )
  • Ralph V Larry5 (circa 1864 - )
  • John Albert Larry5 (circa 1866 - )
  • Carrie J Larry9 (1873 - )
  • Clarence Larry10 (1876 - )
  • Thomas Benjamin Larry5 (1878 - )
  • Edward Larry11 (1880 - )
  • Floyd A Larry12 (1883 - )

Life Events

BirthSarah Ann Suydam was born on 12 Sep 1841 in Dundee, Monroe County, Michigan.3
 
(with Parents) 1850 CensusSarah Ann appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dundee Township, Monroe County, Michigan,with her parents. She was 9, attended school, and was born in Michigan.1
(with Parents) 1860 CensusSarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dundee Township with her father and stepmother and 9 siblings (although relationships were not recorded in the 1860 census). She was 18 and born in Michigan.4
MarriageShe married Thomas L Larry.5
 
1870 CensusThomas and Sarah M Larry appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Dundee Township, enumerated 11 Jun 1870. Thomas was 35, a Farmer not owning land, had personal estate of $800, and was born in Canada. His parents were of foreign birth and he was a US citizen. Sarah was 29, Keeping house, and born in Michigan. They were enumerated next to Sarah's parents. Their children William A, Ralph V and John Albert were living with them.6 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband Thomas died between 1880 and 1900. [His death registration has not yet been found] 
1880 CensusThomas L and Sarah A Larry appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Summerfield, Monroe County, Michigan, enumerated 7 Jun 1880. Thomas was 45, a Farmer, could not write, and was born in Canada. Sarah was 38, Keeping House, born in Michigan, and her parents were born in New Jersey. Their children William A, Ralph V, John Albert and Thomas Benjamin were living with them.5 
1900 CensusSarah Larrey appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dundee, Monroe County, Michigan, enumerated 12 Jun 1900. She was age 57, born Sept 1842 in Michigan, father born in New Jersey and mother in New York, and she was a Dressmaker. Sarah was a widow who owned her home free. Her children Thomas Benjamin, Edward and Floyd A were living with her.7 
MarriageSarah Ann Suydam married Denias Smith on 6 Oct 1909 in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan.
Details from the marriage certificate: Denias Smith, 75, white, residence Milan Mich, born New York, Farmer, son of Wm I Smith & Hannah Camcross, married twice before;
Sarah Lang [sic], 67, white, residence London Mich, born Michigan, Dressmaker, parents Ralph Suydam & S Bughlmeier, no previous marriage [sic];
They were married by Presbyterian Minister Rev D.C. Burns and the witnesses were Mrs W.C. Burns & Fred John Kolb, both of Monroe.2 
1910 CensusDenias and Sarah A Smith appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dundee, Monroe County, Michigan, at Monroe Street, enumerated 29 Apr 1910. Denias was 75, born in New York, and lived on his own income. Sarah was 66, born in Michigan, parents born in New Jersey, and she was the mother of 10 children, 6 of whom were still living. They had been married less than a year, second marriage for both, and they rented their home.8 
Photograph
Sarah Suydam
undated photo
DeathSarah Ann Suydam Larry Smith died on 13 Feb 1918 in Dundee.
Details from registration: married, born Sep 12 1841 in Dundee, age 77 yrs 5 mos 1 day, housewife, father Ralf V Sadam born New Jersey, mother Sarah Reightmyer born New State [sic], died of carcinoma of stomach, informant was Ben Larry of Dundee. Burial in Maple Grove, Dundee.3 
Last Edited8 Aug 2009

Citations

  1. [S857] 1850 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Monroe County, Dundee, Roll M432 358, Page 392. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  2. [S1540] Marriage Records of Michigan, 1868-1925. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Denias Smith & Sarah Lang, 1909.
  3. [S1767] Death Records of Michigan, 1897-1920. Library of Michigan collection viewed at http://seekingmichigan.org/, Sarah Ann Smith, 1918, #301.
  4. [S1740] 1860 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Monroe County, Dundee, Roll M653 554, Page 23. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  5. [S938] 1880 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Monroe County, Summerfield, Roll T9 596, ED 187, Page 581D. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  6. [S1739] 1870 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Monroe County, Dundee, Roll M593 691, Page 240. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  7. [S939] 1900 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Monroe County, Dundee, Roll T623 732, ED 67, Page 10A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  8. [S940] 1910 Federal Census for United States, Michigan, Monroe County, Dundee, Roll T624 664, ED 90, Page 10A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  9. [S1574] Birth Records of Michigan, 1867-1902. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Carrie J Larry, recorded in 1874, #3898.
  10. [S1574] Birth Records of Michigan, 1867-1902. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Clarence Larry, recorded in 1877, #665.
  11. [S1574] Birth Records of Michigan, 1867-1902. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Edward Larry, recorded in 1881, #491.
  12. [S1574] Birth Records of Michigan, 1867-1902. viewed at Family Search Historic Records & Images Online, Floyd A Larry, recorded in 1884, #463.