Genealogy Doornhein/Dunning
Koert

Holland - U.S.A

Chapter 5

Descendants of Klaas David Doornhein (1844 - 1922)
and Cornelia Slui (1846 - 1918)

Generation 8

VIIIh. Klaas David (Nicholas David) DOORNHEIN (son of VId.-chapter 3), born Middelharnis (South-Holland) 14-5-1844, labourer, died New Jersey 5-1-1922, buried Fair Lawn Cemetery, Fair Lawn, NJ. married Sommelsdijk (South-Holland) 31-8-1866 (act 14) Cornelia (name Cora Census 1900) SLUI, born Sommelsdijk 12-3-1846, died New Jersey 19-9-1918, buried Fair Lawn Cemetery, Fair Lawn, NJ., daughter of Willem SLUI (1810-1875) and Geertrui Klaasdr. BOTH (1812-1868).

Children:
1. Klazina DOORNHEIN, born Middelharnis 15-9-1867.
2. Geertrui DOORNHEIN, born Sommelsdijk 11-5-1870, probably died before 1890 New Yersey.
3. Eva DOORNHEIN, born Sommelsdijk 13-8-1871, died Sommelsdijk 18-6-1872.
4. Eva DOORNHEIN, born Sommelsdijk 22-11-1872, died Wyckoff, NJ 25-5-1957 in Wyckoff Nursing Home, NJ, at the age of 84 years, from a cerebral thrombosis, buried Fair Lawn Cemetery, Lot 174, Sec.2, Grave 6, married William KOERT, born Paterson, NJ 23-10-1870, died 3-5-1947 at Prospect Park, buried Fair Lawn Cemetery, NJ, Lot 174, Sec. 2, Grave 6, son of Cornelius KOERT (CORT) and Maria HAAMSTEE. William died at his home at North 4th Prospect Park, NJ, from a cerebral hemorrhage.
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5. Willem Doornhein, born Middelharnis 8-1-1876, died Middelharnis 1876
6. Willemtje Doornhein, born Middelharnis 14-10-1877.
7. Trijntje Doornhein, born Middelharnis 30-5-1880, died Middelharnis 23-10-1880.
8. Klaasje DOORNHEIN (name Clara foll. Census 1900), born Middelharnis 25-9-1881, buried Fair Lawn Cemetery, Fair Lawn, NJ.
9. Kaatje Louiza DOORNHEIN (name Katie foll. Census 1900), born Middelharnis 20-5-1884.
10. Willem DOORNHEIN, born Middelharnis 5-10-1886 (not mentioned in Census 1900).
11. Gertrude DOORNHEIN, born New Yersey, January 1890, died before 1900.
12. N.N., born and died in the U.S.A. between 1890 and 1900
13. N.N., idem
14. N.N., idem

Following the Census of 1900/1910/1920 Cornelia (Cora) had 14 children. Born in Holland 10 children of which 3 had been died in Holland and 7 emigrated in 1888 to the USA. In New Jersey must be born 4 children, of which only known Gertrude (1890).
Gertrude is the only one of those four mentioned in the 1900 Census. Cornelia had before her marriage in 1866 already a child from an unknown man, born Sommelsdijk on March 2, 1865 and her name was Johanna Elizabeth SLUI. The child died Sommelsdijk May 16, 1865 at 11.00 o'clock in the morning, old 10 weeks (act 28).

The Family left following the civil register of Middelharnis on February 6, 1888 this place to Rotterdam. They emigrated with the s.s. Amsterdam and arrived March 3, 1888 in New York.

Passenger List (page 6):

--- K.D.Doornheim, 43 years, m(ale), farmer, from Holland to USA
--- C.Doornheim, 44 f(emale)
--- K.Doornheim, 20, f.
--- G.Doornheim, 17, f.
--- E.Doornheim, 15, f.
--- W.Doornheim, 10, m.
--- K.Doornheim, 6, f.
--- Kaatje Doornheim, 3, f.
--- Willem Doornheim, infant (= younger than 1 year), m.

The family Doornheim travelled in "steerage" (= benedendeks)

Photo s.s. "Amsterdam" in the harbour of Rotterdam

U.S. Federal Census 1900
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Nicholas Dunning, head, w(hite), m(ale), born May 1844, 56, married sinde 34 years, born in Holland, parents born in Holland, immigrated in 1888, in the US since 12 years, naturalized, farmer, rents a farm. Cora Dunning, wife, born March 1946, 54, married since 34 years, gave birth to 14 children of whom 6 still alive, born in Holland, parents born in Holland, immigrated in 1888, in the US since 12 years. Clara Dunning, daughter, w. f. born Sep 1881, 18, single, born in Holland, immigrated in 1888, in the US since 12 years, laborer at the farm.
Katie Dunning, daughter, w. f., born May 1884, 16, single, born in Holland, immigrated in 1888, in the US since 12 years. Gertrude Dunning, daughter, w. f., born Jan. 1890, single, born in New Jersey, at school. They can all speak, read and write English. It is my conviction Klaas Doornhein's name was probably phonetically changed to Dunning and Cornelia Slui with the three children living at home.

U.S. Federal Census 1910
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Nicholas Dunning, head, w. m., 66, married since 44 years, born in Holland, parents born in Holland, immigrated in 1888, naturalized, farmer.
Cornelia Dunning, wife, w. f., 64, married since 44 years, gave birth to 14 children, of whom 6 are still alive, born in Holland, parents born in Holland, immigrated in 1888.
Both speaking English.

Generation 9

IX. Eva DOORNHEIN, (daughter of VIIIh.), born Sommelsdijk 22-11-1872, died Wyckoff, NJ 25-5-1957 in Wyckoff Nursing Home at the age of 84 years, cause of death: cerebral thrombosis, buried Fair Lawn Cemetery, NJ, Lot 174, Sec.2, Grave 6, married William KOERT, born Paterson, NJ 23-10-1870, died 3-5-1947 in his home North 4th Street, Prospect Park, NJ, at the age of 76 years, cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage, buried Fair Lawn Cemetery, NJ, Lot 174, Sec. 2, Grave 6, son of Cornelius KOERT (CORT) and Maria HAAMSTEE.

Cornelius KOERT, born Dirksland 30-6-1839, died Paterson, NJ, 5-5-1887, son of Lodewijk KOERT (born Dirksland 16-11-1801) and Maartje Willems ONTE (born Dirksland 20-12-1828), married Paterson, NJ, 9-11-1863 by Rev. James Huysoon
Maria HAAMSTEE, born Ouddorp 14-3-1841, died Paterson, NJ, 25-3-1926, daughter of Willem HAAMSTEE (born Ouddorp 10-5-1804) and Petronella HOEK (born Ouddorp 20-11-1805).

Children of William and Eva:
1. Cornelius KOERT, born New Jersey 1-4-1893, died 9-12-1918 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Paterson, NJ, of influenza pneumonia, buried Fair Lawn Cem., lot 174, sec.2, grave 4, married Wilhelmina TANIS, born 29-1-1893, died 24-2-1984.
2. Nicholas KOERT, born Lodi, NJ, 16-8-1896, died Prospect Park, NJ, 17-2-1963, on the address 14th St. & Haledon Ave, 3rd floor, married People's Park Church, Paterson, NJ. 15-9-1920 with Margaret Katherina TROAST.
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3. William KOERT, born 17-2-1902, died 20-9-1981, buried Fair Lawn Cem., lot 174, Sec.2, Grave 1, married Maude VAN STEVENICK, born 4-4-1904, died 27-9-1987 in Holland Christian Home, buried Fair Lawn Cem., lot 174, sec. 2, Grave 1.

Generation 10

X. Nicholas KOERT, born Lodi, NJ, 16-8-1896, died Prospect Park 7-2-1963, married People's Park Church, Paterson, NJ, 15-1920, with Margaret Katherina TROAST, born Lakeview, NJ, 10-10-1899, died 18-9-1992 in Hospital, NJ, She is the daughter of Nicolas TROAST, born Lodi 15-10-1866, died Lodi 26-6-1921) married Paterson with Matilda ROSENBOOM, born Midland Park (Wortendyke), NJ, died Paterson, NJ, 18-8-1956, daughter of Lambertus Rosenboom and Margaret Katherina Van Der Well.

Children:
1. Evelyn Cornelia KOERT, born Paterson, NJ, 28-5-1921 (East 26th street), died Prospect Park, NJ, 24-7-1979, married Paterson, NJ, with Raymond HALMA (two children).
2. N.N.
3. N.N.

US Federal Census 1900
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William Koert, head (of household), w(hite), m(ale), born Dec. 1870, 29 years, married since 9 years, born in New Jersey, parents born in Holland, filemaker, rents a home.
Eva Koert, wife, w, f(emale), born Nov. 1871, 29, married since 9 years, give birth to 3 children, of whom 2 are still alive, born in Holland, immograted in 1888, in the US since 12 years.
Cornelius Koert, son, w, m, born April 1892, born in New Jersey.
Nicholas Koert, son, w, m, born Aug. 1896, 3, born in New Jersey.
All speaking and reading English and (except Nicholas) also write.

US Federal Census 1910
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William Koert, head, w, m, 39, married since 18 years, born in New Jersey, parents born in Holland, speaks English, works in fileshop, rents a home.
Eva Koert, wife, w, f, 37, married since 18 years, gave birth to 4 children of whom 3 are still alive, born in Holland, parents born in Holland, no occupation.
Cornelius Koert, son, w, m, 17, single, born in New Jersey, works in fileshop.
Nicholas Koert, son, w, m, 13, born in New Jersey.
William Koert, son, w, m, 8, born in New Jersey.
Mary Koert, head, w, f, 68, widow, gave birth to 8 children of whom 4 are still alive, born in Holland, parents born in Holland, no occupation.
Lewis Koert, son, w, m, 40, married since (bad readable) years, born in New Jersey, parents born in Holland, speaks English, laborer (Gas tanks). They all speaking English.

The address: 47, Hillman Street.

I suppose Mary and Lewis are the mother and brother of William Koert Senior.

US Federal Census 1920
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William Koert, head, rents a house m(ale), w(hite), 49, married in New Jersey, parents born in Holland, dyer helper in a dye shop.
Eva Koert, wife, f(emale), w., 47, married, came to the US in 1890, naturalization in 1895, born in Holland, parents born in Holland, housewife.
Nicholas Koert, son, m, w, 24, single, born in New Jersey, weaver in a silk mill.
William Koert, son, m, w, 17, single, born in New Jersey, weaver in a silk mill.
Nicholas Dunning, boarder, m, w, 75, married, came to the US in 1890, naturalization in 1891 (?), born in Holland, parents born in Holland, retired.
Mary Koert, head, f, w, owns the house with a mortgage, 77, widow, came to the US in 1870, alien, born in Holland, parents born in Holland, housewife.
Eva Koert, boarder, f, w, single, born in New Jersey, parents born in New Jersey.
The address is 47, Hilman Street.
Mary Koert is presumable the mother of William Koert Sr. and obviously the owner of the house. William rented a part of the house from her. The above mentioned girl Eva Koert is probably a daughter of a brother of William. The above mentioned Nicholas Dunning must be the father of Eva Koert - Doornhein.

U.S. Federal Census 1930
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William Kort (sic !), head, rents the house for $ 21,==, has a radio, male, white, 58, married since 21 years, born in New Jersey, parents born in Holland, canes to the US (unknown year), naturalized, no occupation
Eva Kort, wife, female, white, 58, married since 21 years, born in Holland, parents born in Holland, came to the US (unknown year), naturalized, no occupation.

The census of 1890 has been lost of nearly the whole US by fire.