Welmerink Notoriety

By Ken Roelofs

Christian Welmerink's House in Holland

The Welmerink families were notorious in Grand Rapids in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Please click on the links below to enjoy your journey:

Introduction and Summary of the Stories

Christian Welmerink Stories

Bear Hunt in Grand Rapids

Angry in John Ball Park

Smashed His Ribs

John Berend Welmerink Bar Fight

Pierced Heart

Shot that Killed

Verdict of the Grand Jury

Great Grandpa Gave a Burial

Witnesses Tell Story of the Shooting

Witness Sees Snakes

Helhorst on the Stand

Helhorst Not Guilty

Stupidy at the Same Bar

Where Brother Died, Gerret Was Stupid

She Needs Husband

Begging, Drunkenss, and Burglary

John and Gerret Welmerink Begging

John Welmerink to Ionia Reformatory

John and Henry Arrested for Drunkeness

Henry Welmerink Arrested for Burglary

Can't Set Leg Because of DTs

Henry Welmerink is in Very Serious Condition

Finally a Hero

William Welmerink Killed in the War

War's Hero Arrives in City

Legion Sounds Taps Over Soldier's Grave

Private Johnnie Zeldam and William Welmerink

Welmerink Family Geneology

Famly of 2nd Great Grandfather Hendrik Welmerink

Family of Great Grandfather Christian Welmerink

Family of Great Grand Uncle Berend Jan Welmerink

Family of Great Grand Uncle Hermanus Welmerink

2nd Great Grandfather Hendrik Welmerink to Our Grandparents' Generation

Enjoy!