Adrianus Vanderkloot Genealogy Source Records
Contents
  • Birth Record
  • Population Record-Texel
  • Baptismal Record
  • Population Register-Texel/Emigration information
  • Marriage Records
  • Naturalization Records
  • Death Record
  • Obituary
  • Tombstone Record
  • Cemetery Record


Birth Record
Island of Texel, Noord Holland

The March 25, 1977 letter from E. Th. R. Unger on behalf of the Rijksarchivaris in Noord-Holland provided a copy of the Birth Record and extracted and provided the following information in English:
"Adrianus van der Kloot, born April 16, 1852 at Eyerland (in the neighborhood of De Cocksdorp) in the island of Texel"
A rough English translation of the Birth Registration is as follows:
No. 65
This day 17th of April Eighteen Hundred Two and Fifty, in front of ourselves undersigned, the civil servant from the civil municipality Texel appears Matthys Vanderkloot from profession Blacksmith, of 5 years standing, resides Polder Eyerland which our ___ stated that at this place on the 17 th of this month of the ___ at third hour, in his home standing at ____ Polder Eyerland is born one child from his family, our of Trijntje Smit from profession wife resides at the same place
 
which child shall named become Adrianus
 
His, this inscribe finished on notification from ____
From which declaration, we document here made up in presence of Jan Bruin from the profession of laborer of ___ years standing, resides Eyerland and from Cornelius Moojen form the profession ____.
 
Signed by:
- The above mentioned Civil Servant
- M. van der Kloot
- Jan Bruin
- C. Moojen

Birth Record Comments
  • The translation was done using a Dutch English Dictionary from a Xerox copy of the original script.
  • There are probably a number of errors in the translation but it was thought useful to get a better feel for what was on the birth certificate.
  • The letter from Unger clearly states the date of birth as April 16. I cannot explain completely the date interpreted as April 17 in my reading of the script. Most likely it was just a translation error on my part.


Gemeente-Texel
Population Registers-Texel

A January 19, 1978 letter from the Gemeente Secretarie van Texel provided the following information from the Population Registers for the Vanderkloots:
  • Matthijs van der Kloot born on January 8, 1827 at Middelharnis, his religion was Reformed, his profession as black smith; he was married with
  • Trijntje Smit born on May 21, 1832 at Oude Sluis.
    • Adrianus born April 16, 1852 at Texel. He left for Anna Paulowna on July 13, 1877.
    • Klaas van der Kloot born on February 5, 1854 at Texel. He left for Brouwershaven on April 28, 1876.
    • Marinus van der Kloot born on April 10, 1855 at Texel. He left for Winkel on May 13, 1879.
    • Aagje van der Kloot born on February 22, 1857 at Texel.
    • Pieter van der Kloot born on April 1, 1860 at Texel.
    • Maatje van der Kloot born on February 13, 1862 at Texel.
    • Matthijs van der Kloot born on July 21, 1863 at Texel.
    • Maria van der Kloot born on December 5, 1865 at Texel, she died January 8, 1869 at Texel.
    • Jannetje van der Kloot born on August 10, 1868 at Texel.
    • Cornelius van der Kloot born on December 3, 1870 at Texel.
    • Jan van der Kloot born on December 10, 1873 at Texel.
    • Jacob van der Kloot born on September 25, 1876 at Texel. He died December 5, 1876.
  • They were all reformed.


Baptismal Record
Island of Texel, Noord Holland

  Via J. A. Brinks, Dutch Reformed Church, De Cocksdorp, May 26, 1978:
 
Name: Adrianus van der Kloot
Date of Birth: April 16, 1852
Place of Birth: Polder Eijerland
Date of Baptism: May 16, 1852


Gemeente-Texel
Population Registers-Texel

  May 16, 2000 e-mail from Miriam Klassen:
According to the Population Registration of Texel Adrianus van der Kloot, born 1852, carpenter, emigrated August 1881 on his own.


Ship Arrival Records


Marriage Application
State of Illinois County of Cook

No. 68196
 
Adrianus Vanderkloot of Chicago, in the County of Cook, State of Ills, being duly sworn and deposed says that he is of the age of 30 years, and that
 
Miss Martha Tanus of Chicago in the County of Cook, State of Ills is of the age of 25 years, and that said above named persons are single and unmarried and may lawfully contract and be joined in marriage.
 
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
26th day of December A. D. 1882
Adrianus Vanderkloot (signature)
M. W. Ryan Clerk of the County Court (signature)
By H. T. Donovan Deputy (signature)

Marriage Application Comments
  • The spelling of TANIS on the application is TANUS. Unfortunately, the script was interpreted as FANUS when the Illinois Marriage Index was compiled.
  • Martha's age is shown as 25 but it was overwritten. Twenty Five is correct.


Marriage License
State of Illinois, County of Cook

No. 68196
 
The people of the State of Illinois, to any Person Legally Authorized to Solemnize Marriage, Greeting:
 
Marriage my be celebrated between Mr. Adrianus Vanderkloot of Chicago, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois of the age of 30 years, and Miss Martha Tanus of Chicago, in the County of Cook and State of Illinois of the age of 25 years.
 
Witness M. W. Ryan, Clerk of the County Court, Court of said Cook County, and the Seal thereof, at my office in Chicago, this 26th day of December A.D. 1882.
M. W. Ryan (signature) Clerk of the County Court
 
The Person who Solemnizes Marriage is cautioned against making any changes in this License.
State of Illinois,
County of Cook
I, John C. Murphy a Justice of the Peace hereby certify that Mr. Adrianus Vanderkloot and Miss Martha Tanus were united in Marriage by me at Chicago in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, on the 26th day of December 1882.
John C. Murphy (signature)
Justice of the Peace

Marriage License Comments
  • The spelling of TANIS on the application is TANUS. Unfortunately, the script was interpreted as FANUS when the Illinois Marriage Index was compiled.
  • Martha's age is shown as 25 but it was overwritten. Twenty Five is correct.


Marriage Certificate
State of Illinois, County of Cook

State of Illinois,
County of Cook
I, M. W. Ryan, Clerk of the County Court of Cook County, State of Illinois, do hereby certify that
 
Mr. Adrianus Vanderkloot and
Miss Martha Tanus
 
were on the 26th day of December A.D. 1882.,
married by John C. Murphy a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and legally authorized to solemnize marriage, all of which appears from the records and files...
 
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County Court, at my office in the City of Chicago, in said County, this 26th Day of December A. D. 1882
 
M. W. Ryan (signature) Clerk of the County Court

Marriage Certificate Comments
  • The above is a transcription of the actual certificate that was presented to Adrianus and Martha. Harry Schodrof has the original.
  • Martha's age is shown as 25 but it was overwritten. Twenty Five is correct.


Naturalization Records
  • Adrianus Vanderkloot's Naturalization Records are stored separately because of their length.


Death Record
State of Illinois
Standard Certificate of Death

 Registered Number: 33666
1. Place of Death: County of Cook, Registration District No. 3104
City: Chicago, Street No. 7047 Ada St.
Length of Time in city or town where death occurred: 51 yrs
How long in U. S. if of foreign birth: 51 yrs
 
2. Full Name: Adrianus Vanderkloot
Residence: No. 7047 Ada St.
 
3. Sex: Male, 4. Color: White, 5. Marriage Status: Widowed
5a. Name of wife: Martha
6. Date of Birth: April 6, 1852
7. Age: 81 Years 8 Months 27 Days
8. Trade, profession, or particular kind of work done: Template Maker
9. Industry or business in which work was done: Foundry
10. Date deceased last worked at this occupation: June 1920
11. Total time (years) spent in this occupation: 40
 
12. Birthplace: Unkn Holland
 
13. Father's Name: Matthias Vanderkloot
14. Father's Birthplace: Unkn Holland
15. Mother's Maiden Name: Terra Smit
16. Mother's Birthplace: Unkn Holland
 
17. Informant: Adrian Vanderkloot
Address: 7721 Loomis Blvd
 
18. Place of Burial: Oakwoods, Location: Chicago, County: Cook, State: Illinois
19. Date: Dec. 26th, 1933
20. Undertaker: Roger Sheely Address: 7653 South Halsted St
 
 Medical Certificate of Death:
21. Date of Death: December 23, 1933
22. I hereby certify that I attended deceased from December 1, 1933 to December 23, 1933.
I last saw him alive on the December 23, 1933 death is said to have occurred on the date stated above, at 11 A. M.
 
The principal cause of death and related causes of importance were as follows: Myocarditis, about 7 years. Other contributory causes of importance: Senility
 
23. Was an operation performed: --
Was there an autopsy: --
What test confirmed diagnosis: Observation
 
24. Was disease in any way related to occupation of deceased: ---

Death Record Comments
  • There are a few errors in the death record.
  • The date of birth should be April 16 not April 6.
  • The number of years in the U. S. should be 53 and not 51 as Adrianus came in 1881.
  • Also Adrianus most likely worked more than 40 years. In 1920 he would have been 68 years old. Most likely he worked since he was 18.
  • Adrianus's mother's name was Trijntje not Terra.
  • Myocarditis is an inflammation of the muscle tissue of the heart.


Obituary
Chicago Tribune
December 25, 1933

VANDERKLOOT-Adrianus Vanderkloot, late of 7047 Ada-st., husband of the late Martha. fond father of Matthew, Adrian Jr., Mrs. A. V. Schodrof, Mrs. J. A. Filipek, Mrs. E. J. Denker, and the late Arthur. Funeral and services Tuesday 2 p.m. at funeral parlor, 7653 S. Halsted st. Internment Oakwoods cemetery

Obituary Comments
  • Mr. A. V. Schodrof is thought to be Alette Vanderkloot Schodrof. Mrs. J. A. Filipek, is Grace and Mrs. E. J. Denker is Marie.
  • Their son Art died in June 1929 at age 43.


Cemetery Record

 
The Oak Woods Cemetery Association
Chicago, Illinois
 
Name: Adrianus Vanderkloot
Date of Decease: 12/23/1933
Date of Interment: 12/26/1933
Age at Time of Decease: 81 Years- 8 Months, 27 Days
Place of Birth: Not Stated
Place of Decease: Chicago
Kindred: Adrian, Jr.-Son
Lot or Grave No.: F-7-769

Cemetery Record Comments
  • The Oakwoods Cemetery is located at between 67h and 71st Streets and Cottage Grove on the South Side of Chicago.
  • Section F7 is in the Haven of Hope near 67th Street.
  • As with the death record, there is an error on the age, especially the number of days. It should be April 16, 1852. This was corrected on the tombstone.


Tombstone Transcription


FATHER
ADRIAN VANDERKLOOT
April 16, 1852
December 23, 1933


MOTHER
MARTHA VANDERKLOOT
March 28, 1858
October 25, 1920

Tombstone Comments
  • The tombstone is about 5 feet wide, 1 foot high piece of granite.
  • Martha was born in 1857, see birth record.
  • There is a picture of the tombstone in the Adrianus and Martha Picture Collection.


Last Will and Testament and Distribution of Estate
  • A request was made on October 14, 1976 of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Probate Division for Cook County, Illinois to search for the last will and testament, distribution of estate and inventory list for Adrianus Vanderkloot who died on December 23, 1933.
  • The response was "We are unable to find any record of probate on the estate of the person name herein, in the Probate Court of Cook County, Illinois. They wrote "1928-1935, no Est (Estate)".