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Harry James Van Dyke 1883–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1883

Birth Location: Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 29 Apr 1962

Death Location: Forest Park

Father: Joseph Dyke

Mother: Minnie Dyke

Spouse(s): Mary Potenza

Children(s): Harry 1906-1972, Robert Dyke, Mary Dyke, Katherine Vandyke

The story of Harry James Van Dyke began in 1883 in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, USA. In 1917, Harry James Van Dyke resided in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA. In 1920, Harry James Van Dyke resided in Shreveport Precinct 9, Caddo, Louisiana, USA. Harry James Van Dyke married Mary Josephine Potenza, and had children including Harry James Van Dyke 1906 1972, Katherine M Vandyke, Mary Catherine Van Dyke, Robert Vincent Van Dyke. Harry James Van Dyke passed away in 1962 in Forest Park.

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Biography

  • The story of Harry James Van Dyke began in 1883 in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1917, Harry James Van Dyke resided in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Harry James Van Dyke resided in Shreveport Precinct 9, Caddo, Louisiana, USA.
  • Harry James Van Dyke married Mary Josephine Potenza, and had children including Harry James Van Dyke 1906 1972, Katherine M Vandyke, Mary Catherine Van Dyke, Robert Vincent Van Dyke.
  • Harry James Van Dyke passed away in 1962 in Forest Park.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Dyke
1874–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Minnie Dyke
1880–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Spouses(s)

Mary Potenza
1882–1939
Birth Location: Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, USA
MP

Children(s)

Harry 1906-1972
1906–1972
Birth Location: Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, USA
H1
Robert Dyke
1906–1937
Birth Location: Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, USA
RD
Mary Dyke
1909–1988
Birth Location: Louisiana
MD
Katherine Vandyke
1911–1985
Birth Location: Louisiana
KV

Harry Dyke's Ancestors

Self
Harry Dyke
1883–1962
Birth Place: Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Joseph Francis Van Dyke
1874–
Mississippi, USA
Minnie (van) Dyke
1880–
Louisiana
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Harry Dyke's Descendants

1.
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Harry (James Van) Dyke (13 Oct 1883–29 Apr 1962) m. Mary (Josephine) Potenza (abt 1882–13 Jan 1939)
  1. 1. Harry (James Van Dyke) 1906-1972 1906–1972 m. Nettie Cannon 1899–1978
    1. 1. Patricia ("Patsy" Van) Dyke 1937–2010 m. James (Aubrey) Frey 1935–2018
  2. 2. Robert (Vincent Van) Dyke 1906–1937 m. Madeline Robbins 1908–1986
    1. 1. Richard ("Dick" Dariton Van) Dyke 1934–2004
    2. 2. Gloria (June Van) Dyke 1926–2010
  3. 3. Mary (Catherine Van) Dyke 1909–1988 m. Thomas (Sanders) Givens 1909–1941 m. Jack Mack 1912–1990
  4. 4. Katherine (M) Vandyke 1911–1985

Harry Dyke's Timeline

7 Records

1883
13 Oct 1883
Birth of Harry James Van Dyke in Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, USA
Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 34
Harry James Van Dyke resided here in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Harry James Van Dyke resided here in Shreveport Precinct 9, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport Precinct 9, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Harry James Van Dyke resided here in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Harry James Van Dyke resided here in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 57
Harry James Van Dyke resided here in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
1962
29 Apr 1962
Age 79
Death of Harry James Van Dyke in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1883
    Event Place: Natchez, Adams, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01386; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 9-33A
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shreveport Precinct 9, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: T625_608; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 64
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 2340522
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Caddo
    [6] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Shreveport Journal; Publication Date: 30 Apr 1962; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America; ,0.33558887,0.15969111

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Caddo

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Shreveport Precinct 9, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shreveport Precinct 9, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: T625_608; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 64

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 2340522

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01386; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 9-33A
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01386; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 9-33A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 254 DeVaughn St a gas
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Shreveport Journal; Publication Date: 30 Apr 1962; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America; ,0.33558887,0.15969111

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1962
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Shreveport Journal; Publication Date: 30 Apr 1962; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America; ,0.33558887,0.15969111

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Forest Park
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Shreveport Journal; Publication Date: 30 Apr 1962; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America; ,0.33558887,0.15969111
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