On 3 May 1899 when John was 23, he married 
Nancy De Fouw, daughter of 
Marinus De Fouw (5 Oct 1851-27 Sep 1931) & 
Grietje Ratering (23 Dec 1855-17 Aug 1936), in Ottawa County, Michigan.
 Born on 20 Feb 1881 in Michigan. Nancy died on 3 Mar 1955; she was 74.