Interview with Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Jonker (1)

MHH: It is March 21, 2008, and I am at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Jonker in Walker, Michigan.  I am about to interview Mr. Cornelius Jonker at his residence.  In the interview there is considerable participation by his wife Truda, so this is in many respects a dual interview. It should also be noted that Mr. Jonker is my uncle. MHH:  Mr. Jonker, where and when were you born? CJ:  I was born in Rusk, Michigan.  That is near Allendale, Michigan, in a little town where my father was...