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Hester Schravesande was born in 1897 in Bay City Michigan. She was married to John Belknap, a descendant of Charles Belknap. In 1973 she passed away in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

 Belknap was best know as the founder of Belknap Wagon and Sleight Co. in the 1884. The company manufactured wagons, cart and sleighs and by 1890 employed over 50 men. Belknap was also a fire fighter, mayor of Grand Rapids in 1885 and served in many civic organizations throughout his life.