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Ancestors of Laura Lee Meyer
4.Hendrikus Martinus Meyer Sr., born October 14, 1898 in Amsterdam, Netherlands; died February 12, 1993 in San Francisco, CA.He was the son of 8. George Adam Meyer and 9. Anna Boden.He married 5. Charlotte Gerdina Gecina Eylders August 17, 1921 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
5.Charlotte Gerdina Gecina Eylders, born January 08, 1901 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.She was the daughter of 10. Jan Gerrit Eylders and 11. Susanna Catharina Postel.
Marriage Notes
Hans and Charlotte with 3 year old, Charlotte, emigrated to America on The "New Amsterdam" of the Holland American Line in 1926.
Mr. Von Pelt mentioned to Mr. Van Doon who travelled later on theNew Amsterdam to San Francisco to visit Hans and Lotte.Corr & mary Van Doon .
Mr. von Pelt, the first class pantryman, invited Hans and Charlotte up to the cabin for some drinks, and became very good friends.Also, the baggage master, was very friendly to them.
Also, the baggage master,, was very friendy to the Meyers during the ship voyage.
They landed in New York City on July 4, 1926 and they thought the fireworks were for them (the emigrants), actually they were for the 4th of July.
They were sponsered by their Uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Walters, Hans Uncle, and did not have to enter via Ellis Island.Rather, they travelled across the United States on the train to San Francisco.
They first lived on Eureka and 22nd street with the Walters at the grocery store.then they move to 245 Hoffmand street.then you move dto the 5 room apartmentold fashioned flat and furnished for $80. Live d there foryears.Had Hans while at the apartment.
They lived for $80 month salary
Then Charlotte did dressmaking and when Hans was 3-4 years they moved to the store, 24th street, near sanchez."Maison Charlotte" was what it was called.
Charlotte became friends with Angie's mother, Salamone. Tiny's mother.
Grandman had a sewmakiing shop and starting selling notions because everyone wanted to buy thread.she started buying 6 dozen thread and button and started to sell that.
Later, in 1936, they moved to 24th street near Castro where they made "Meyer's Variety".
They sold the store in 1964 , to retire from the business.
Hans got his real estate license and continued as a Broker for about 10 years or so.
bye,
Laura.
Children of Hendrikus Sr. and Charlotte Eylders are:
| i. | Charlotte Gesina Meyer, born January 19, 1923 in Amsterdam, Netherlands; died October 08, 1989 in Los Altos, CA; married Glenn Raymond (Jack) Meacham November 28, 1942 in San Francisco, CA. | |||
| 2 | ii. | Hendrikus Martinus Meyer, Jr., born October 23, 1927 in San Francisco, CA; married (1) Barbara Jean Olsen August 05, 1950 in San Francisco, CA; married (2) Alice Elizabeth Hill May 10, 1986 in Sacramento, CA. |
7.Lucy Jean Yeaman, born April 12, 1906 in Star Valley, WY; died February 10, 1973 in Concord, CA.She was the daughter of 14. Yeaman and 15. Sina.
Marriage Notes
They were the very first couple married in San Francisco on New Year's Day.
They were married at City Hall by a Justice of the Peace.
Their picture appeared in the San Francisco Examiner.
They divorced approximately in 1938.
Grandma Jean married Henry Horst, butGrandpa Bob was always in love with Grandma Jean up until the day he died.
Child of Hans (Bob) and Lucy Yeaman is:
| 3 | i. | Barbara Jean Olsen, born December 04, 1927 in San Francisco, CA; married Hendrikus Martinus Meyer, Jr. August 05, 1950 in San Francisco, CA. |