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David Van Kleeck 1839 - 1902

David Van Kleeck was born on February 21, 1839 to Jeremiah Van Kleeck and Sally Avery, and had siblings Francis Van Kleeck, Jeremiah Van Kleeck, Jr., Jacob Van Kleeck, William Van Kleeck, Mariam R. (Van Kleeck) Shurter, Rosetta (Van Kleeck) Sheldon, Eliza Catherine (Van Kleeck) Conner, Uriah Van Kleeck, and Sarah Marie (Van Kleeck) Smith. He married Rachel Emily Osterhout on September 9, 1865, and they were married until Rachel's death on May 9, 1874. They had children Sarah Catherine Van Kleeck, Alonzo Van Kleeck, Henry Francis Van Kleeck, Abram Van Kleeck, and Jessie Van Kleeck. He would also marry Adaline Van Leuven on August 13, 1874 in Samsonville, Ulster County, New York USA, and they were married until David's death on July 23, 1902. They had children Jeremiah David Van Kleeck, Roena (Van Kleeck) Barringer, Phoebe A. (Van Kleeck) Lawrence, and George Ray Van Kleeck.
David Van Kleeck
February 21, 1839
July 23, 1902
Samsonville, Ulster County, New York, 12461, United States
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David Van Kleeck's History: 1839 - 1902

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  • 02/21
    1839

    Birthday

    February 21, 1839
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Civil War veteran: Company B, 120th N. Y. infantry. David enlisted in the Union Army in 1862. He was enrolled August 10, 1862 in Company B of the 120th Regiment of the New York Volunteers and was discharged June 2, 1865. His description was given as follows: "Age 23 years; height 5 feet 6 inches; complexion, Dark; hair, Black; eyes, brown" He was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness - "... struck on the left side of the sturnam [sic] by a gun in the hands of a soldier from which injury he has never recovered. Also that at Fairfax Courthouse in 1862 he was taken sick with Typhoid Fever which has also helped to contribute to his physical disability." "... he was treated in hospitals as follows: 1st in Reg. Hos. for Fever at Fairfax Courthouse from there sent to St. Allucious Hos. at Washington. Then to the Episcopal Hos. Philadelphia & remained nearly a year in 1862 & 1863. Thence to Chestnut (hard to read that word - may be "Chester" instead) Hill Philadelphia. Thence to Fort Schuylar. After being injured in the Wilderness 1st Reg. Hos. thence to Rhode Island, Portsmouth Grove & remained about a year in 1864 & 65." (quotes taken from Declaration for Original Invalid Pension dated August 29, 1877)
  • Professional Career

    farmer, blacksmith
  • 07/23
    1902

    Death

    July 23, 1902
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Samsonville, Ulster County, New York 12461, United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Palentown Cemetery in Rochester, Ulster County, New York US
    Burial location
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David Van Kleeck
David Van Kleeck
A photo of David Van Kleeck, who was in the 120th New York Volunteer Infantry. David is wearing his uniform and holding his rifle. This photo was badly faded and scratched when the scan was sent to me to fix and the relative who owns it says it has now gone completely black.
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Nice old photo.
born duchess,new york .married rachel emily osterhoudt .he died 23 jul 1902 samsonville,ulster,new york.born 1 feb 1837one of his greats ,baltus barentzen van kleek born 1619 netherlands married eegglyn poulus van kleek, the netherlands
David Van Kleeck
David Van Kleeck
David Van Kleeck in his Civil War uniform (120th NY Volunteers)
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David Van Kleeck
David Van Kleeck
A photo of David Van Kleeck
Date & Place: in Ulster County, New York USA
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David VanKleeck and Adeline Van Leuvan
David VanKleeck and Adeline Van Leuvan
A photo of David VanKleeck and his second wife Adeline Van Leuvan. From the style of her dress, I would guess the photo to have been taken sometime in the 1890s.
Date & Place: in Ulster County, New York USA
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David Van Kleeck gravesite
David Van Kleeck gravesite
Grave of David Van Kleeck and his second wife Adaline Van Leuven
Date & Place: at Palentown Cemetery in Ulster County, New York United States
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David Van Kleeck's Family Tree & Friends

Marriage

Rachel Emily Osterhout

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David Van Kleeck

September 9, 1865
Marriage date
May 9, 1874
Rachel's death date
Marriage

Adaline Van Leuven

&

David Van Kleeck

August 13, 1874
Marriage date
Samsonville, Ulster County, NY USA
Marriage location
Unknown
Status
July 23, 1902
David's death date
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