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Personal data Pieter (Pieter "Peter") "Peter" Tuinstra 

  • Nickname is Peter.
  • He was born on December 2, 1903 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
  • (note1) .Source 1
    Source: Peter Hakze
  • He died on March 6, 1988 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, he was 84 years old.
  • He is buried after March 5, 1988 in E. Martin Cem., Martin Twp., Allegan Co., MI.
  • This information was last updated on May 28, 2019.

Household of Pieter (Pieter "Peter") "Peter" Tuinstra

He is married to Lucille de Man.

They got married on February 15, 1928 at Allegan Co., MI, he was 24 years old.


Child(ren):

  1. Dorothy Ann Tuinstra  1934-2018 


Notes about Pieter (Pieter "Peter") "Peter" Tuinstra

Pieter "Peter" Tuinstra

Source: Author: NN (family name not provided), Thomas, Title: "Helmholdt Genealogy," (Publication location unknown, Publisher: WorldConnect at RootsWeb.com, Publication date: vi Aug MMXI), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=helmholdt&id=I877

"... Pieter (Peter) TUINSTRA 1 1 Sex: M Birth: 02 DEC 1903 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA 1 1 Death: 06 MAR 1988 in Martin, Allegan, Michigan, USA 1 1

Father: Hendrik (Henry) TUINSTRA b: 23 MAY 1876 in Marum, Groningen, Netherlands
Mother: Jantje (Jennie) TENINGA b: ABT 1884 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Marriage 1 Lucille DE MAN b: 02 OCT 1908 in Paris, Kent, Michigan, USA Married: 15 FEB 1928 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA 1

Children

1. Living TUINSTRA
2. Living TUINSTRA

Sources:

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Author: Hakze, Peter, Title: "Peter Tuinstra," (Publication location: Martin Twp., Allegan Co., MI, Publisher: Find-a-Grave, Publication date: xi May MMXIII), Repository: The Cloud

Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110360066/peter-tuinstra

"Photo[graph of newspaper clipping] added by Peter Hakze on 14 May 2013. Typed under the photograph, "Peter and Lucille Tuinstra 59 years married in 1987."

Added [photograph of stone shared with Lucille Tuinstra] by Peter Hakze on 12 May 2013

Added [photograph of a man] by Peter Hakze on 20 Jun 2017

Added [photograph of 5 women & 9 men] by: Ed_from_the _Garden on 2 Jul 2014. Each individual is identified: Wieba Reka Peter Fred Lily Henry Grace Richard Bert Bertha Henry Jennie Hilbert George.

Peter Tuinstra Birth 2 Dec 1903 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA Death 6 Mar 1988 (aged 84) Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA Burial East Martin Cemetery Martin, Allegan County, Michigan, USA Memorial ID 110360066

In January 1920 Peter Tuinstra (16 years old, born in Illinois, truck farm hand), his father Henry Tuinstra (43, Holland, immigrated in 1893, truck gardener), mother Jennie (36, Illinois), siblings George (17, Illinois, truck farm hand), Grace (13, Illinois), Lillian (11, Illinois), Freddie (11, Illinois), Wiebe (8, Illinois), Ricka (6, Illinois), Henry (4, Illinois), Boe (1, Michigan) and his maternal grandfather George Teninga (69, Holland, immigrated in 1880, widower) were living on a rented farm at tract A E 21 and 2134 W 79th Street in the southern part of Chicago, Ward 32, Cook County, Illinois.

On February 15, 1928 farmer Peter Tuinstra, son of Henry Tuinstra and Jennie Teninga, residing in Hopkins, Allegan County, in the western part of Michigan married in Allegan County, Michigan at the age of 24 years the five years younger Lucille DeMann, born in Kellogville, Kent County, south of Grand Rapids, Michigan and residing in Martin, Michigan, daughter of Peter DeMann and Anna Bishop.

In July 1928, when their first child, Harold was born, Peter Tuinstra and Lucille De Mann lived in Hopkins Township, established in December 1852 and located in the northeastern portion of Allegan County, in the western part of Michigan. The Township covers approximately thirtysix square miles of area and is primarily an agricultural community.

In April 1930 Peter Tuinstra (26 years old, truck farmer), his wife Lucyla (21), and their son Herald H (1 y, 8 months) were living in Watson Township, Allegan County, Michigan. Next door lived his father Henry Tuinstra (53, a truck farmer too) with his wife Jennie and eight children.

Peter Tuinstra's family couldn't be found in the US Census 1940, especially not in Martin Township, Allegan County, where they lived then.

Peter died in March 1988 at the age of 84 years in Grand Rapids, but resided then in Martin, Allegan County, Michigan.

Peter Tuinstra, of Martin, passed away March 6, 1988 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Tuinstra was born December 2, 1903 in Chicago, the son of Henry and Jennie Tuinstra. He was a member of the East Martin Christian Reformed Church and had retired from General Motors in Grand Rapids in 1966. He was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; four children and their spouses, Harold Henry and Florence Tuinstra of Martin, Dorothy and Robert Helmholdt, Arlene and Ted Wustman, all of Cutler ville, Larry Peter and Phyllis Tuinstra of Shelbyville; eight brothers and sisters, Henry Tuinstra of Martin, Fred Tuinstra of Kalamazoo, Lillian Lodenstein and Reka Medendorp both of Wayland, Bert Tuinstra of Shelbyville, Bertha Lynema of Martin, Richard Tuinstra of Zeeland, Hilbert Tunistra of Byron Center; 21 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Marshall-Gren Chapel after 7 pm today and all day Tuesday. Funeral Services will be held at the East Martin Christian Reformed Church Wednesday afternoon 1:30, Rev. Harlan Roelofs officiating. Burial in East Martin Cemetery. Memorial gifts to the East Martin Christian School.

Family Members
Parents

Henry Tuinstra 1876-1945
Jennie Teninga Tuinstra 1883-1956

Spouse

Lucille DeMann Tuinstra 1908-2004

Siblings

Bertha Tuinstra 1901-1914
George Tuinstra 1902-1967
Grace Tuinstra Boss 1906-1985
Fred Tuinstra 1908-2000
Lilly Tuinstra Lodenstein 1908-1993
Wiebe Tuinstra 1909-1910
Wiebe Tuinstra 1911-1952
Reka Tuinstra Medendorp 1913-2001
Henry Berts Tuinstra 1915-1998
Bert Richard Tuinstra 1917-1919
Bert Tuinstra 1918-2000
Bertha Tuinstra Lynema 1920-2018
Richard Tuinstra 1921-1991
Hilbert Tuinstra 1922-1999

Children

Harold Henry Tuinstra 1928-2011
Dorothy Ann Tuinstra Helmholdt 1934-2018

Created by: Peter Hakze Added: 11 May 2013 Find A Grave Memorial 110360066"

Text of the newspaper clipping:

"Peter and Lucille Tuinstra

Fifty-nine years of wedded life well be observed on Feb. 15 by Peter and Lucille Tuinstra, residents of both Martin and Bradenton, Fla. The occasion will be celebrated with both a card shower and with a family dinner in april. The Tuinstras' children are Harold and Florence Tuinstra, Robert and Dorothy Helmholdt, Ted and Arlene Wustman, and Lawrence and Phyllis Tuinstra. They have 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.>

Peter Hakze added, "Peter and Lucille Tuinstra 59 years married in 1987.
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Pieter Tuinstra

Pieter Tuinstra
1903-1988

1928

Lucille de Man
1908-2004

Dorothy Ann Tuinstra
1934-2018

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Historical events

Birthday December 2, 1903

  • The temperature on December 2, 1903 was between -2.4 °C and 3.8 °C and averaged 0.2 °C. There was 5.8 hours of sunshine (72%). Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from August 1, 1901 to August 16, 1905 the cabinet Kuijper, with Dr. A. Kuijper (AR) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1903: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 5.3 million citizens.
    • June 11 » A group of Serbian officers stormed the royal palace and assassinated King Alexander Obrenović and his wife, Queen Draga.
    • August 2 » The Ilinden–Preobrazhenie Uprising against the Ottoman Empire begins.
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    • October 13 » The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth game.
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Day of marriage February 15, 1928

  • The temperature on February 15, 1928 was between 6.6 °C and 10.3 °C and averaged 9.0 °C. There was 3.3 mm of rain. The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from March 8, 1926 to August 10, 1929 the cabinet De Geer I, with Jonkheer mr. D.J. de Geer (CHU) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1928: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 7.6 million citizens.
    • January 31 » Leon Trotsky is exiled to Alma-Ata.
    • June 4 » The President of the Republic of China, Zhang Zuolin, is assassinated by Japanese agents.
    • June 8 » Second Northern Expedition: The National Revolutionary Army captures Peking, whose name is changed to Beijing ("Northern Capital").
    • June 18 » Aviator Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly in an aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean (she is a passenger; Wilmer Stultz is the pilot and Lou Gordon the mechanic).
    • September 28 » Alexander Fleming notices a bacteria-killing mold growing in his laboratory, discovering what later became known as penicillin.
    • November 18 » Release of the animated short Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, featuring the third appearances of cartoon characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. This is considered by the Disney corporation to be Mickey's birthday.

Day of death March 6, 1988

  • The temperature on March 6, 1988 was between 0.4 °C and 6.8 °C and averaged 4.0 °C. There was 11.9 mm of rain during 8.3 hours. There was 1.3 hours of sunshine (12%). The heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Beatrix (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 1980 till April 30, 2013 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from Tuesday, November 4, 1986 to Tuesday, November 7, 1989 the cabinet Lubbers II, with Drs. R.F.M. Lubbers (CDA) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1988: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 14.7 million citizens.
    • May 24 » Section 28 of the United Kingdom's Local Government Act 1988, a controversial amendment stating that a local authority cannot intentionally promote homosexuality, is enacted.
    • May 29 » The U.S. President Ronald Reagan begins his first visit to the Soviet Union when he arrives in Moscow for a superpower summit with the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
    • June 1 » The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty comes into effect.
    • August 8 » The first night baseball game in the history of Chicago's Wrigley Field (game was rained out in the fourth inning).
    • November 16 » The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic declares that Estonia is "sovereign" but stops short of declaring independence.
    • December 21 » A bomb explodes on board Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, killing 270. This is to date the deadliest air disaster to occur in British soil.


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