NOW & What was then - Robert E. Suydam, USAF - 1950-1952

Glenn W Suydam - CPL US ArmyRay Everett Suydam - Galesburg (16)  Private, Hdq. co., 123rd F. A., 33rd Div. Son of George Alvah and Lottie Suydam: born Sept 8 1891, at Oneida, ILL. Enlisted July 28, 1917: to Camp Lowden, Springfield, ILL: to Camp Logan, Texas, Sept. 1, 1917: overseas May 27, 1918: in major offensive at Meuse-Argonne and St. Mihiel: discharged June 8, 1919.

Ray E. Suydam married Blanche Mason June 7 1923 in Galesburg, ILL., daughter of Joel Treasie Mason and Nellie Gochenour. She was born Apr. 11 1896 in LaHarpe, ILL. They had 3 children,  Nellie Louise  b. 17 Aug 1928 in Galesburg, ILL., living Suydam, & living Suydam.  Ray Everett Suydam died, 5 Jan. 1969 in Galesburg, ILL.

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     Mother passed away November 17, 1943

The blow was hard, the shock severe

We never thought her death so near

Only those who have lost, can tell

the pain of parting without farewell.        Pat (Pansy) Jones

1933     Robert Earl Suydam, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Suydam, celebrated his first birthday anniversary on Christmas day.  A dinner in his honor was served at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Pouder, 1540 East Brooke street.  many gifts were bestowed upon the little boy who was born a year ago Christmas Day at St. Mary's hospital.