Evaline (Gillespie) Van Bussum (1858 - 1942)

Born 8 Nov 1858 in Brooklyn, Kings, NY, USA

Died 18 Sep 1942 at age 83 in Brooklyn, Kings, NY, USA

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Biography

During the 1860 US Census, 1. David Gillasphy (age 39, born in NY), is living in 1st District 16th Ward Brooklyn, Kings, New York, with his wife, 2. Ellen Gillasphy (age 25, born in NY), with their children,

3. David Gillasphy (Son, age 4, born in NY)

4. Lena Gillasphy (Daughter, age 1, born in NY)

David Sr's occupation is "Seaman". Value of David Sr's Personal Estate is $200.

During the 1865 New York State Census, 1. David Gillespie (age 29), was living in Ward 19, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, with his wife, 2. Mary Gillespie (age 26), and their children,

3. Lena Gillespie (Daughter, age 9) 4. David Gillespie (Son, age 7)

5. Charles Gillespie (Son, age 3)

And,

6. David Merritt (Male, age 28)

7. Martha Merritt (Wife, age 26)

8. Willie Merritt (Son, age 6)

9. Clara Merritt (Daughter, age 4)

10 George Merritt (Son, age 1 1/2 years)

David and Mary are living in a home made of "Brick" (valued at $6,000.) located on Clymer Street, Brooklyn, NY. Both David and Mary were born in Ireland. Both have been married once. Mary has birthed 3 children. David's occupation is "Laborer" in "Kings Co". David is a Naturalized US Citizen.

All the Gillespie children, and the entire Merritt family were born in Brooklyn. David Merritt's occupation is "Painter" in "New York". David and Martha have each been married once and Martha has birthed 3 children.

During the 1870 US Census, 1. David Gillespy (age 46, born in VA), was living in the Thirteenth Ward, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, with his wife, 2. Ellen Gillespy (age 34, born in England), and their children,

3. David Gillespy (Son, age 13, born in Michigan)

4. Evaline Gillespy (Daughter, age 11, born in NY)

5. Charles H Gillespy (Son, age 8, born in NY)

6. Robert Gillespy (Son, age 3, born in NY)

David Sr's occupation is "Mariner", and David Jr is "Apprentice to Blacksmith". Evaline is "At School".

During the 1875 New York State Census, 1. David L Gillespie (age 54, born in Richmond, VA), is living in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, with his wife, 2. Ellen Gillespie (age 40, born in England), and their children,

3. David C Gillespie (Son, age 19, born in Michigan)

4. Lena Gillespie (Daughter, age 16, born in Kings, NY)

5. Charles H Gillespie (Son, age 13, born in Kings, NY)

6. Robert L Gillespie (Son, age 8, born in Kings, NY)

David Sr's occupation is "Sea Captain". David jr's occupation is "Steel Forger".

During the 1880 US Census, 1. David Gilespie (age 56, born in VA), was living in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, with his wife, 2. Ellen Gilespie (age 43, born in England),

3. David Gilespie (Son, age 23, born in MI)

4. Lena Gilespie (Daughter, age 21, born in NY)

5. Charles Gilespie (Son, age 19, born in NY)

6. Robert Gilespie (Son, age 13, born in NY)

David Sr's father and mother were born in Scotland. David Sr's occupation is "Sea Captain". Ellen and her parents born in England, and she is "Keeping House". David Jr's occupation is "Toolsmith". Lena and Charles' occupation is "Compositor", and Robert is "At School".

New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909 Name Lena Van Bussum Event Type Immigration Event Date 1925 Event Place New York, New York, United States Gender Female Age 59 Birth Year (Estimated) 1866 Birthplace Brooklyn New York Ship Name Huron

Trip sailing from Dominican Ports, Arriving in NY Lena's Date of Birth: November 12, 1866 John's Date of Birht: May 21, 1856 Their address: 10 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn

During the 1930 US Census, 1. John D Van Bussum (age 75, born in NY), was living in Brooklyn (Districts 0751-1000), Kings, New York, with his wife, 2. Lena Van Bussum (age 69, born in Brooklyn, NY), and their daughter, 3. Lillian Van Bussum (age 40, born in Jersey City, NJ).

John and Lillian own their home (valued at $15,000.) located at 177 Maple Street, Brooklyn, NY. The Family owns a Radio.

During the 1940 US Census, 1. Lillian Van Bussum (age 55, born in NJ), was living in Assembly District 21, Brooklyn, New York City, Kings, New York, with her mother, 2. Lena Van Bussum (age 81, born in NY), and,

3. Aletta Whalen (Companion, age 46, born in NJ)

Lillian owns her home (valued at $10,000.) located at 177 Maple Street, Brooklyn, NY. Lillian is Single and completed 8th Grade. Her occupation is "Clerk" of "Broker", wages/salary for year 1939 was $2,340, and income other than wages/salary greater than $50 was received in 1939. Lena is Widowned, and completed 8th Grade. Aletta is Single and completed 4 years of High School. Her occupation is "Companion" at "Private Home", and her wages/salary for year 1939 was $450. All house hold members were living in the "Same House" as in 1935.

New York City Death Record

Ellen Cummins mentioned in the record of Lena Van Bussum

Name Ellen Cummins

Birthplace England

Gender Female

Husband David Gillespie

Daughter Lena Van Bussum

Name Lena Van Bussum

Event Type Death

Event Date 18 Sep 1942

Event Place Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States

Address 177 Maple St.

Residence Place Brooklyn, Kings, New York

Gender Female

Age 83

Marital Status Widowed

Race White

Occupation Housewife

Birth Date 08 Nov 1858

Birthplace Brooklyn, Kings, New York

Burial Date 22 Sep 1942

Cemetery Cypress Hills

Father's Name David Gillespie

Father's Birthplace Virginia

Mother's Name Ellen Cummins

Mother's Birthplace England

Spouse's Name John D. Van Bussum

Sources

1860 US Census: ["United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC4W-W17 : 30 December 2015), David Gillasphy in entry for David Gillasphy, 1860.]

1865 New York State Census: ["New York State Census, 1865," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNV-3DXL : accessed 1 August 2016), Charles Gillespie in household of David Gillespie, Ward 19, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; citing source p. 71, line 3, household ID 92, county clerk, board of supervisors and surrogate court offices from various counties. Utica and East Hampton Public Libraries, New York; FHL microfilm 1,930,210.]

1870 US Census: ["United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8NR-13P : 17 October 2014), Charles H Gillespy in household of Ellen Gillespy, New York, United States; citing p. 22, family 151, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,453.]

1875 New York State Census: ["New York State Census, 1875," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT86-XG3 : 16 November 2014), Robert L Gillespie in household of David L Gillespie, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; citing p. 53, line 18, State Library, Albany; FHL microfilm 1,930,219.]

1880 US Census: ["United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZ8T-WYZ : 24 December 2015), Robert Gilespie in household of David Gilespie, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; citing enumeration district ED 129, sheet 539A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0848; FHL microfilm 1,254,848.]

1925 Trip, New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957: ["New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KX9H-YRL : 2 October 2015), Lena Van Bussum, 1925; citing Immigration, New York, New York, United States, NARA microfilm publication T715 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).]

1930 US Census: ["United States Census, 1930", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4VK-46H : 8 December 2015), John D Van Bussum, 1930.]

1940 US Census: ["United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQRY-W99 : 17 May 2014), Lena Van Bussum in household of Lillian Van Bussum, Assembly District 21, Brooklyn, New York City, Kings, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 24-2454A, sheet 3A, family 55, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 2610.]

New York City Death Record: ["New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2WTC-1G9 : 20 March 2015), Ellen Cummins in entry for Lena Van Bussum, 18 Sep 1942; citing Death, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States, New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 2,134,122.]