1920 age 22
Residence per Census
Abel was living with his brother Bert and wife Agnes on Wiser Lake Road in Lynden, Whatcom Washington. He worked as a farm laborer on the home farm.
Abel is 21 years old and single, and the home farm is a Dairy Farm, just as I suspected. The history of this area indicated that dairy was the largest income, their "cash cow" so to speak.
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| 1920 Census |
Abel is 21 years old and single, and the home farm is a Dairy Farm, just as I suspected. The history of this area indicated that dairy was the largest income, their "cash cow" so to speak.
The very next farm is also a dairy farm owned by Klaas Dyksterhuis and his wife. This man is uncle to Abel and Bert, brother to Geert (G.E.) Dyksterhuis.
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| The Lynden Tribune, Lynden Washington 21 October 1920 page 12 downloaded 26 may 2018 from Newspapers.com |
Palestine established (OurTimelines.com, 2018)
Roaring 20s from 1920 to 1929 (OurTimelines.com, 2018)
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1921 age 23
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| The Lynden Tribune, Lynden Washington 6 January 1921 page 1 downloaded 26 may 2018 from Newspapers.com |
Here, Abel is part of a Mixed Quartette performing "At the Battle's Front" for the Choral Society's first concert of the year, singing at the Christian Reformed Church.
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| The Lynden Tribune, Lynden Washington 24 February 1921 page 1 downloaded 26 may 2018 from Newspapers.com |
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| The Lynden Tribune, Lynden Washington 21 April 1921 page 1 downloaded 26 may 2018 from Newspapers.com |
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| The Lynden Tribune, Lynden Washington 19 may 1921 page 1 downloaded 26 may 2018 from Newspapers.com |
Abel, age 23, participated in the Lynden Choral Society's presentation of "The Nazarene," a sacred Oratorio at the Christian Reformed Church as a fund raiser for the Chinese.
Today, a search for this church shows three similarly named churches, the First, the Second and the Third, all within close proximity to each other.
Abel again sings as a tenor for another Fine Sacred Oratorio, this one called "The Redemption." Wouldn't it be grand to hear a recording of these concerts?
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| The Lynden Tribune, Lynden Washington 10 November 1921 page 1 downloaded 26 may 2018 from Newspapers.com |
Abel again sings as a tenor for another Fine Sacred Oratorio, this one called "The Redemption." Wouldn't it be grand to hear a recording of these concerts?
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| The Lynden Tribune, Lynden Washington 17 November 1921 page 1 downloaded 26 may 2018 from Newspapers.com |
Well, you will have to find Abel's name yourself, here. I forgot to mark this image before placing it here. Usually, I open images with Paint, so I can circle, underline, Crop and otherwise manipulate images to make them more readable. He attended this colourful party for members of the Oratorio Club.
Warren G. Harding President of the United states from 1921 to 1924
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| Warren G. Harding, 29th President died of heart attack |
1922 age 24 City Directory
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Residence RD3, Lynden, Whatcom, Washington. Please note G. Dyk who would be Guy Dyk, his future father in law -- perhaps he and Reka grew up together? Also Bert Dyksterhuis his brother, G.E. Dyksterhuis his father, J.T. Dyksterhuis who may be Jacob Thomas, his brother. Please note that we find his full name, ABEL Dyksterhuis living on RD3 in Lynden.
In this directory for Bellingham Washington, we find Abel N. Dyksterhuis working as a farmer in Lynden. Also is Guy and Grace Dyk (his future in-laws) who is a carpenter "$1000" what does that dollar amount mean? I would have to go to one of the first pages in this directory to find out exactly. Also are Hattie and Reka Dyk of Lynden -- two sisters, one of whom is his future wife. We also see Brother Bert and Agnes Dyksterhuis on a dairy farm in Lynden $1580; Everdine, the widow of Jacob T. -- I am not sure of her relationship, yet; father Geert E of Lynden $615; and Jacob T. Dyksterhuis who is a farmer $1297 living with Elizabeth who must be his mother, since this Jacob is a junior. We also find Klass and Tina Dyksterhuis of Lynden $619.
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| 1922 Directory, Bellingham WA page 44 |
In this directory for Bellingham Washington, we find Abel N. Dyksterhuis working as a farmer in Lynden. Also is Guy and Grace Dyk (his future in-laws) who is a carpenter "$1000" what does that dollar amount mean? I would have to go to one of the first pages in this directory to find out exactly. Also are Hattie and Reka Dyk of Lynden -- two sisters, one of whom is his future wife. We also see Brother Bert and Agnes Dyksterhuis on a dairy farm in Lynden $1580; Everdine, the widow of Jacob T. -- I am not sure of her relationship, yet; father Geert E of Lynden $615; and Jacob T. Dyksterhuis who is a farmer $1297 living with Elizabeth who must be his mother, since this Jacob is a junior. We also find Klass and Tina Dyksterhuis of Lynden $619.
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| The Lynden Tribune, Lynden Washington 18 May 1922 page 1 downloaded 26 may 2018 from Newspapers.com |
Abel plays in the Lynden Community Baseball League, for the Dodgers.
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| The Lynden Tribune, Lynden Washington 31 August 1922 page 1 downloaded 26 may 2018 from Newspapers.com |
In August, he is one of 25 local singers performing in the cantata "The Great Light" at the First Christian Reformed Church. He did not have a solo part nor was he part of a quartet this time.
We also answer which of the three churches he was part of, as it is the FIRST Christian Reformed. It would make an interesting historical research to find out where the Second and the Third came in and why. Was there great scism in the community? Did the church separate, or did another group calling themselves Christian Reformed move in? Also, a question that comes fleetingly through my mind is why is it called REFORMED? Reformed from what?
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| Photo of tree by J'Anette S. 2016 |
1923 age 24
Death of mother Hiltje Grommers Dyksterhuis on 28 April 1923 in Lynden Washington. Her Find A Grave memorial is here, in Monumenta Cemetery, Lynden Washington.
Again, we find soon-to-be father-in-law Guy Dyk, Abel, Bert on his dairy farm in Lynden; father G.E. in Lynden, and brother J.T. on his diary farm in Sumas.
On the left of this application is for Abel N. Dyksterhuis of Lynden Washington to marry Reka Dyke of Lynden Washington. I believe that the signatures belong to each of the parties -- Win!
Marriage to Murijrika (Reka) Dyk in Everett, Snohomish, Washington. She was the daughter of Guy and Grace Alferink Dyk. They lived in the same area, and these two kids probably grew up together.
So, all I have is this application for marriage license, not the actual document itself. If you have new information, please let me know by using the contact form on the right.
First TransAtlantic Solo Flight by Lindbergh (OurTimelines.com, 2018)
Geiger Counter was developed, Penicillin discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming, and Television was just beginning to change our lives (OurTimelines.com, 2018)
Resources:
Linder, P. D. (2018). State v. John Scopes (The Monkey Trial"): An Account. Retrieved May 27, 2018, from Famous Trials: http://famous-trials.com/scopesmonkey/2127-home
Newspapers.com. (1923, April 10). The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana page 25. Retrieved March 13, 2017, from Newspapers.com: www.newspapers.com
OurTimelines.com. (2018). TimeLines. Retrieved from OurTimeLines.com: http://ourtimelines.com/
Wikimedia. (2018, May 27). Calvin Coolidge, 30th President. Retrieved May 27, 2018, from Wikimedia: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1391463
Wikipedia. (2018, May 26). Herbert Hoover, 31st President. Retrieved May 27, 2018, from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Hoover
Wikipedia. (2018, May 26). Warren G. Harding, 29th President. Retrieved May 27, 2018, from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_G._Harding
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1925 age 27
Scopes Trial
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Scopes Trial on Evolutionary Theory
the trial was moved outside due to excessive heat
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Calvin Coolidge President of the United States from 1925 to 1928
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1926 age 28
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| Abel Dyksterhuis, RD3, Lynden Washington |
Again, we find soon-to-be father-in-law Guy Dyk, Abel, Bert on his dairy farm in Lynden; father G.E. in Lynden, and brother J.T. on his diary farm in Sumas.
1926 age 28
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| 1926 Dyke Dyksterhuis license application |
On the left of this application is for Abel N. Dyksterhuis of Lynden Washington to marry Reka Dyke of Lynden Washington. I believe that the signatures belong to each of the parties -- Win!
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| Abel Dyksterhuis 1926 signature |
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| Reka Dyke 1926 signature |
So, all I have is this application for marriage license, not the actual document itself. If you have new information, please let me know by using the contact form on the right.
1927 age 28
Birth of First Child Dyksterhuis in 1927, in Lynden Washington |
| Whatcom County Directory 1927 Interestingly, there is only this one Dyksterhuis |
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| 1927 Bellingham Directory complete with the nearly full compliment of Dyk and Dyksterhuis |
First TransAtlantic Solo Flight by Lindbergh (OurTimelines.com, 2018)
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1928 age 29
Birth of son Gregory Gene "Dutch" Dyksterhuis on 9 March 1928 in Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington. His Find A Grave memorial is here |
| 1928 Bellingham WA directory |
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| Republican Tribune, Union Missouri page 7 27 January 1928, downloaded 20 March 2017 from Newspapers.com |
Geiger Counter was developed, Penicillin discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming, and Television was just beginning to change our lives (OurTimelines.com, 2018)
1929 age 31
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| 1929 Whatcom County Directory this time with everybody |
Stock Market Crashed, causing the Great Depression (OurTimelines.com, 2018)
Herbert Hoover President of the United States from 1929 to 1932
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Resources:
Ancestry. (2011). Bellingham, Washington, City
Directory, 1922. US City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line].
Provo, Utah, USA: Ancestry.com Operations. Inc. Retrieved 2018, from US City
Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line].
Linder, P. D. (2018). State v. John Scopes (The Monkey Trial"): An Account. Retrieved May 27, 2018, from Famous Trials: http://famous-trials.com/scopesmonkey/2127-home
Newspapers.com. (1923, April 10). The Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Indiana page 25. Retrieved March 13, 2017, from Newspapers.com: www.newspapers.com
OurTimelines.com. (2018). TimeLines. Retrieved from OurTimeLines.com: http://ourtimelines.com/
Wikimedia. (2018, May 27). Calvin Coolidge, 30th President. Retrieved May 27, 2018, from Wikimedia: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1391463
Wikipedia. (2018, May 26). Herbert Hoover, 31st President. Retrieved May 27, 2018, from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Hoover
Wikipedia. (2018, May 26). Warren G. Harding, 29th President. Retrieved May 27, 2018, from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_G._Harding
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