Surnames:

William Vincent Grootonk came from Dutch, Holland on a vessel by the name of SS Lake Elkwood on July 14, 1920.

The ship ported at Buenios Aries in New York, New York, USA. He was 31 years of age when he came to the United States.

He also earned his way on the ship by being a cook. Below is the paperwork I found to confirm all of this....

Meanwhile he ended up coming to Texas by joining the military.

He met my great grandmother Ygnacia Aza and they married and had 6 children together.

When their oldest daughter Matilda was born my great grandfather William was Sgt. "K" 9th Inf. FSHT. Soldier, US Army.

Well she was born at Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Their address there was 1025 Willow Street, San Antonio, Texas.

This was all found on Matilda aka Tillie's birth certificate.