Henry Ruiter DeGroat

M, b. circa 1796, d. 20 April 1883
Last Edited18 Jul 2017
     Henry Ruiter DeGroat was born circa 1796 at Quebec.1 He married Elizabeth Covey, daughter of James Covey and Elizabeth (?), on 21 January 1822 at Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.2 Henry Ruiter DeGroat married Margaret Barker on 25 March 1836 at Ontario. Henry Ruiter DeGroat died on 20 April 1883 at Arcadia, Lapeer Co, Michigan.
     He appeared on the census of 22 June 1870 at Arcadia, Lapeer Co, Michigan; Henry R. Degroat, 74, Margaret, 51. Henry, 24 and Rachel, 14, all b. Canada. Enumerated only two houses away was a Joseph Degroat, 32, wife Sarah, 32, Henry S., 10, John P., 8, and Charles, 6. Joseph was more than likely a son.1

Family 1

Elizabeth Covey b. c 1803, d. 1 Mar 1832
Children

Family 2

Child

Citations

  1. [S201] 1870 US Federal Census , Michigan, Lapeer Co, Arcadia. Roll: M593_684; Page: 33. Household of Henry R. DeGroat.
  2. [S82] Caldwells' & Christie's Manor Ang 1815-1831;, M-128.42.