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John Van Desype |
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Comp. E, 15th Michigan Volunteers Infantry |
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January 10, 1862 at Detroit, Mustered January 29, 1862 |
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July 15, 1863 |
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age 25, born about 1837, Belgium |
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Felix Van de Sijpe and Julianna Mortier, from Belgium |
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1863 |
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Biography :
Van Desype John, Enlisted in 15th Infantry Co E. Jan 10, 1962 at Detroit, for
three years, age 25, single, Mustered Jan 29, 1862. Organized at Monroe,
Michigan & mustered into service March 20, 1862. Died of disease at Jackson,
Mississippi July 15, 1863. Remarks died of Typhoid Fever. July 14/63 Hospital at
Jackson, Miss. Also listed under Fansype.
About 1844, his father, Felix Van de Sijpe of Belgium
settled in Detroit, Michigan.
(1845 &
1846 Detroit City Directory lists Vandansape Felix, Wooden Shoe Maker &
VanDenSype Felix, Wooden Shoe Maker).
Felix & Julianna Vandesijpe(n) had
- Rosalie b. 16th March 1833,
Wedding 17 Oct. 1848, St. Anne Catholic Church, Detroit, Michigan shows
Dennis DeMeyer, 20, son of Joannis Baptista DeMeyer & Christina Bolle from
Belgium &
Rosalia Vanderzypen, 17, daughter of Felix Vanderzypen &
Julianna
Mortier from Belgium.
Wittness were Joannis (John)Vanderzypen & Rosalia DeMeyer.
Rosalie & Dennis DeMeyer settled in Wayne Co., Detroit, Michigan.
- Augustus b.abt 1835, (see U.S. Volunteers)
- John b. abt 1837, (Michigan Volunteers)
- Louis b. March 19, 1838 (see New York Volunteers)
all born Belgium.
- Frederick b. 1845 Detroit, Michigan.
Louis & possibly other boys were sailors on
Great Lakes.
Sources :
Courtesy : Vicki Van Sipe Snyder
