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. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember David Van Kleeck.
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