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Gertrude Boerma (b. January 01, 1881, d. March 12, 1967)

Gertrude Boerma (daughter of Jan Boerema) was born January 01, 1881 in Netherlands, and died March 12, 1967 in Ravenna, Mich.

Notes for Gertrude Boerma:
Source: Death Record- Muskegon Co., Liber # 28, pg. # 257
SS# 379-52-1022t
Age at Death: 86 years
Cause of death: Myocardial Failure, ASHD, Hypertensive Cardio Vascular Disease
Occupation: Housewife

Gertrude came to the U.S. at the age of 11 from the Netherlands. Gertrude married Frank Maycroft, one of seven children born to Anthony Maycroft and Mary Wales. The Anthony Maycroft Farm passed to Frank and Gertrude Maycroft in July of 1915. Esta Maycroft was raised on that farm and later married Albert Blackmer. In the 1930's during the depression, times where hard. Esta and Albert moved to the farm when Frank died. This helped with expenses as the farm was almost lost. They purchased the farm in September of 1942. In 1999, this farm was one of 11 Centennial Farms in Ravenna Township.
Source: Ravenna Township 150 years 1849-1999

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Burial: March 15, 1967, Ravenna Twp. Cemetery, Ravenna, Mi.