The Holland Society of New York - Yearbook (New York, NY)

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236 esteem of those who were his associates, brings sadness in ' . I the thought that we shall no longer see him here . I1 the closing of his life passed among .us 111 111t9gf1tY, 111 the generous sharing of the responsibility for the Conduct of charitable and religious work in the community-we have 'lost a good citizen, and a trusted and helpful counsellor, God has taken him, and We reverently bow to HIS will. To the son and daughters deprived of a loving father, we express our sympathy, but we rejoice in the heritage of honor which is theirs in his good name and loving memory. J. TOWNSEND LANSING, I JASPER VAN WORMER, . H E. A. GROESBECK, icommmee' EDGAR C. LEONARD, j The trustees of the Albany Savings bank enter upon its record this memorial of William M. Van Antwerp, who for twenty-two years has been a trustee of this bank. . The death of William M. Van Antwerp takes from among us a long-time, loyal and greatly esteemed friend and associate. Cautious, conservative and conscientious in character, inflexible in integrity and honesty of purpose, outspoken in the courage of his convictions, he inspired confidence in all with whom he came in contact, and cre- ated in the public mind a like respect for every organiza- tion which came within his care and control. In commercial affairs he raised himself to influence and aiiiuence, and impressed upon the business with which he was connected, a spirit of fair dealing and honest trade-a saving and salutary example to his associates. In civic duties-in the work of the Committee of Thir- teen, for the regeneration of a debased political system and the protection of our people from the moral and material burdens which it imposed-no one gave time and attention more earnestly and unostentatiously than he. ' In Christian effort and endeavor-the support of his church, the suppression of vice, the sustaining of works of charity, and the succor of the needy and the sick-his helpful hands were ever engaged. ' . He leaves with us pleasant ,memories of a long and useful and upright life. , UF1'1l311d, and foe, position, power, possessions-all are left behind. Alone is each man born, alone he dies. Alone he receiyes the commendation for the good, alone the con- dpmnation ' for the wrong, which he has done. Virtues 8 One accompany the soul., Of whom shall it be said that their virtues attest lives better ,consecrated to that which

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235 formed a partnership with the late Thomas D Hawkins 1n 1852 in the wholesal . ' ' ness under the name of Hawkins e provision busi- 83 In 1866 Mr. Hawkins withdrew andvflilejlilgtizirgf Van Antwerp 85 Bridge was established. This firm was later Van Antwerp, Bridge 8: Co. until 187 3, when Mr. Van Antwerp retired from active business. Always a staunch Republican, he Served as alderman-at-large and was nominated for mem- ber of Assembly in 1876, but failed of election. He was devoted to advancing the cause of the Baptist denomination, and was a strong member of the Calvary Baptist. Church. For a number of years he served as director of the New- York State National Bank, withdrawing from the board shortly after retiring from business. He was a trustee of the Albany Savings Bank, a director of the Commerce Insurance Company and one of the original members of the Committee of Thirteen. His ancestors came to this country in I62I and settled in Schenectady. Very soon thereafter his branch of the family came to Albany, and soon the name of Van Antwerp became prom- inent in social and financial circles. His wife, who was Susanna Irwin, died about four years ago. He is survived by his only son, Thomas I. Van Antwerp, who is vice-president and treasurer of the Union Trust Company, and seven daugh- ters, Mrs. James Martin, Mrs. Theodore Water- man, Mrs. Edmund Huyck, Mrs. Clarence Stevens, Miss Gertrude Van Antwerp, and Miss Elsa Van Antwerp, all of Albany, and Mrs. M6ICCllSi Of Brooklyn. john H. Van Antwerp and Daniel. L. Van Antwerp, his two brothers, also survived him. The following memorials were published in his honor: MIN MEMORIAM. The trustees of the Young Mews Christian Assscfcggx record with deep regret the death of their friend an C member, William M. Van Antwerp. . His passing to his rest, full of years, and with the

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237 'the Lord Qdothj require of thee, t d ' .1 mercy and to walk humbly with tligy gogiiify and to love IN MEMORIAM. At a meeting of the directors of the Commerce I nsnr- ance Company, held April IOth, IQO3, the death of Mr. Van Antwerp was announced by the president and the following tribute of respect was adopted: , The death of Mr. Van Antwerp removes another ofthe very few remaining original stockholders who in the year 1859 as public spirited and progressive citizens sub- scribed the incorporating papers that were requisite for the organization of the company. For the past thirteen -years he has served as a director, and was always a most reliable member of this board in attendance at meetings or committee work. . He had withdrawn from active business many years ago, but his connection with several enterprises and his temperament caused him to keep interested in public affairs, and he was ever ready with good deeds to help humanity and better its condition. We sympathize very sincerely 'with his children in their bereavement and direct that the customary mourn- ing emblems be placed in our rooms, and that the oflice be closed at the time of funeral, also that this minute be entered in full on the records and a copy published. G. A. VAN ALLEN., S W ROSENDALE, - . . . t f-W .P.A MS Exmwe M DA ' Cfzmmzttee FRANK VAN BENTHUYSEN, ' ' K WM. MCEWAN, J ' Attest: E. D. JENISON, Vice-Preszdenti' From The Landmarks of Albany onnty are taken the following items concerning his ancestry: ,, The paternal immigrant, Daniel Janse Van A11tWC1'P, of Holland, married a daughter of Simon Qroot and Settled in Beverwyck in 1661. He was a proprietory settler of Schenectady, where several of his children were killed 05 taken as prisoners to Montreal, when that town was burne by the French and Indians. He was a fur trader, and a member of the Dutch Reformed Church, giving 011 .llama 23, 1715, the land on which the Reformed Church of Sc e- nectad now stands. . . Mg, Van Antwerp's grandfather, Damel Lewli Van Antwerp, C1771-I832,D of Schenectady, later of Aba11Y: