Both William and Hannah were born on their family's farms (map of Haverdink farm, map of Tucker farm). William was the "black sheep" of the family, partially because of his distant relationship with his father George.

After their marriage in 1906, the couple moved to the larger 120-acre farm. Here he had some problems, and around 1915 ran off with housekeeper Susie Wassink, had a child (Heinie) with her, and later returned home again. About the same time they moved to a 140-acre farm in North Blendon (the southwest corner of Bauer Rd. and 64th St.), where William worked quite a bit with a threshing machine.

Hannah was well-liked in the community, was active in the church, especially as a Sunday school teacher, and often brought food to sick neighbors in typical generosity. She was heavy and often sick because of her sugar diabetes, and died young when it reached her kidneys.

William served often on the area school board, and was also deacon in the church and Supervisor for Blendon Township. He was known as a smart, proud man, well-respected despite his problems. He died of a heart attack.

Hannah is buried in Blendon Cemetery (O-43-3), as is William (O-43-2).

View William's draft registration card (1917-18)