Aantekeningen:

Goed nakijken, want kan zijn dat ouders die ik opschreef niet de echter ouders zijn. Zie ook:
https://www.genealogieonline.nl/stamboom-boris-schubert-moonlight/R8378.php

Gedoopt:
Archief; Nederduits-Gereformeerde Gemeente, Borculo, DTB, Doopboek 1666-1721 (R.B.S. 322), Tijdvak 1708-1721, 09.02.1716, 30 augustus 2011

Nederduits Gereformeerde Gemeente BORCULO
Doopboek 1666-1721 (R.B.S. 322)
Tijdvak 1708-1721

09.02.1716 den 9 febr. - Gerrit Smijs *(en Elisabet Willemina Harmsen) een soon
gedoopt genaemt BARENT.

Berent getrouwd Trientjen Wessels on 1 jul 1742 in Borculo. (dochter van Hendrick Wessels) [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Begraven:
Buijten de Haarlemmerpoort

Hendrica getrouwd Christiaen Hindriks ter Harkel on 21 nov 1779 in Borculo. Christiaen (zoon van Hendrick ter Harkel en Geertjen (ten) Hones) is gedoopt on 30 nov 1755 in Borculo. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Woonde in t'Kennewold, Bunde en verhuisde tussen 1802 en 1808 naar de Wupping (ook in Bunde). Bij zijn overlijden werd vermeld dat hij 3 volwassen kinderen achterliet.

Hindrik getrouwd Anna Dirks/Derks Soorman on 6 jul 1800 in Bunde, D. Anna (dochter van Dirk Hinderks en Grietje Vreerks) is geboren on 13 mrt 1779 in Bunde, D; is gestorven on 6 sep 1842 in Bunde, D. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Gevonden op: https://www.genealogieonline.nl/stamboom-boris-schubert-moonlight/R11919.php

Archief; Amsterdam Stads-, DTB 1564-1811, via http://stadsarchief.amsterdam.nl/archiev..., 11 maart 2012

kind: Maria Hendrika
doopdatum: 03-07-1785
kerk: Amstelkerk
godsdienst: Hervormd
vader: [ter] Harhel, Christiaan
moeder: Smijs, Hendrika
getuige: Gruts, Frederick
getuige: [ter] Harhel, Hendrika
bron: 127 p. 333 (folio 167) nr. 5
Archief van de Burgerlijke Stand: doop-, trouw- en begraafboeken van Amsterdam (retroacta van de Burgerlijke Stand)
Doopregister: NL-SAA-23645993

Aantekeningen:

Archief; Amsterdam Stads-, DTB 1564-1811, via http://stadsarchief.amsterdam.nl/archiev..., 11 maart 2012

kind: Catrina
doopdatum: 19-05-1790
kerk: Noorderkerk
godsdienst: Hervormd
vader: [ter] Harkel, Christiaan
moeder: Smijs, Hendrika
getuige: Smijs, Jan
getuige: Mouw, Catrina
bron: 85 p. 72 (folio 36v) nr. 10
Doopregister: NL-SAA-23614269

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 28 aug 1830, Beerta; boerenknecht
• Beroep: 26 jan 1852, Bellingwolde; daglooner

Aantekeningen:

Naam:
In de geboorteacte van zijn zoon Friderik staat Derk Hindriks vermeld als "ter Arkel" waarbij het duidelijk is dat de "A" op de acte later over de oorspronkelijk "Ha" heengeschreven is.

Derk getrouwd Engelina Frideriks Brand on 28 aug 1830 in Beerta. Engelina (dochter van Fridrik Siemens Brand en Berendje Ottes Ottens) is geboren on 14 dec 1809 in Bunde, D; is gedoopt on 17 dec 1812; is gestorven on 5 jun 1849 in Nieuw Beerta. [Gezinsblad]

Derk getrouwd Antje Friedrich Brandt/Brand on 19 okt 1850 in Beerta. Antje (dochter van Fridrik Siemens Brand en Berendje Ottes Ottens) is geboren on 19 aug 1807 in Bunde, D; is gedoopt on 23 nov 1807; is gestorven on 25 jan 1890 in Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 5 okt 1833, Beerta; boerenknecht
• Beroep: 13 mrt 1875, Beert; dagloner
• Beroep: 7 apr 1878, Beerta; dagloner

Aantekeningen:

Naam:
Op zijn huwelijksacte (1833) heet hij Kristjaan Hindriks ter Hark, niet "ter Harkel" en wordt zijn vader genoemd: Kristjaan ter Hark en moeder Anna Derks

Kristjaan/Christjaan getrouwd Trientje Freerks Swart on 5 okt 1833 in Beerta. Trientje (dochter van Freerk Willems Swart en Fenje Tammes) is geboren on 26 okt 1806 in Nieuw Beerta; is gedoopt on 9 nov 1806 in Nieuw Beerta; is gestorven on 4 aug 1879 in Beerta. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Gegevens uit Völlen Ortssippinbuch, Die familien der Kirchengemeinde Völlen 1677-1900, Auteur Enno Janshen, uitgave Aurick 2000. Pagina 481.
Andere gegevens (huwelijk met Frey) ook van Internet
Maar ik blijf twijfelen, aangezien haar tweede naam Christiaans en niet Hindriks is.

Grietje getrouwd Haat Augustinus Frey on 18 apr 1841 in Weener, D. Haat (zoon van Augustinus Richerts Frey en Schwaantje Haats Frey) is geboren on 7 mei 1810 in Völlen. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 28 apr 1867, Bellingwolde; timmerman

Roelof getrouwd Martje Jans Wirtjes on 1 jun 1839 in Bellingwolde. Martje (dochter van Jan Hindriks Wirtjes en Martje Wirtjes) is geboren on 12 jun 1814 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 28 jun 1849 in Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Roelof getrouwd Jantje Jan Beerster on 1 mei 1851 in Bellingwolde. Jantje (dochter van Foktje Jans) is geboren on 20 mrt 1811; is gestorven on 31 jan 1887 in Groningen. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 22 mei 1858, Bellingwolde; dienstmeid

Anna getrouwd Jacobus Harm Fröling on 22 mei 1858 in Bellingwolde. Jacobus (zoon van Harm Remmers Fröling en Lamke Jacobs Lanfers/Lamfers) is geboren on 20 jul 1820 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 2 dec 1893 in Musselkanaal, Onstwedde. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 26 jun 1854; Boerenknecht
• Emigration: 29 apr 1896; vertrokken uit Nieuweschans naar Freeport

Aantekeningen:

Op geboorteacte (nr. 26, 1833, Beerta) is de naam van ter Harkel veranderd in ter Arkel en tekent Derk Hindriks (vader) met D.H. Arkel. Op huwelijksacte is de achternaam (zoals geschreven door ambtenaar) van zowel Fredrik als van zijn (overleden) vader Derk Hindriks ter Arkel, maar Frederik tekent als Friederk D ter Harke (dus zonder "l") en zijn aanwezige (getuige)grootvader als Hinderk, K. T. Harkel

Possibly buried at North Grove Cemetery, near Forreston, Il..
Entered the USA on April 29, 1896. Seven of their children came, too, although the family did not all come at the same time. Derk and Hendrik stayed in Holland.

Friderik getrouwd Grietje Straaten on 24 jun 1854 in Beerta. Grietje (dochter van Teunis/Tonjes Harms Straaten of Straten en Grietje Jans Doornkamp) is geboren on 10 jul 1833 in Muhlenwarf, Weener, D; is gestorven on 26 jun 1918 in Forreston, IL, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: Dagloner

Hindrik getrouwd Nantje Alberts on 22 dec 1860 in Bellingwolde. Nantje (dochter van Albert Derks Alberts en Harmke Folkerts Bakker) is geboren on 12 mei 1837 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 21 okt 1873 in Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 1870, Nijmegen; wachtmeester der artillerie
• Beroep: 12 sep 1910, Arnhem; koffiehuishouder

Berend getrouwd Louisa Hendrika Wildenbeest on 16 sep 1868 in Arnhem. Louisa (dochter van Gerardus Wildenbeest en Barbara Theodora van der Sand) is geboren on 1 jun 1842 in Amsterdam; is gestorven on 26 apr 1918 in Arnhem. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 24 aug 1846, Bellingwolde; dagloner

Aantekeningen:

vader Derk Hindriks is bij geboorte 39 jaar en woont te Nieuw Beerta

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: dienstmeid

Engel getrouwd Grietje Mulder on 14 dec 1889 in Bellingwolde. Grietje (dochter van Jan Geerds Mulder en Harmke Daniels Stutje) is geboren on 23 feb 1842 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 21 jul 1914 in Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 20 feb 1873, Nieuweschans; daglooner

Hindrik getrouwd Okje Berends Schröder/Schreuder on 19 mrt 1859 in Beerta. Okje (dochter van Berend Fokken Schroder en Hilke Jans) is geboren on 23 apr 1834 in Tichelwarf, D; is gedoopt on 27 apr 1834; is gestorven on 27 jan 1904 in Nieuweschans. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 15 nov 1862, Beerta; boerenknecht
• Immigratie: 1900, USA

Aantekeningen:

Freerk and Trientje and the youngest daughter, Mary, came to America in 1900 and settled in Lyon County, Minnesota. After Trientje's death Freerk continued to farm and in his later years he spent time at each of his children's homes until his death.

Freerk getrouwd Trientje Rozeboom on 15 nov 1862 in Beerta. Trientje (dochter van Hindrik Klaassens Rozeboom en Maria Harms) is geboren on 22 sep 1837 in Tutjeshut, Nieuweschans; is gestorven on 22 jun 1911 in Tracy, MN. [Gezinsblad]

Fenna getrouwd Fokko Freerks Timmer on 25 sep 1869 in Beerta. Fokko (zoon van Freerk Fokkes Timmer en Trijtje Hindriks Leeuwerke) is geboren on 28 apr 1845 in Nieuw Beerta, Beerta; is gestorven on 14 mrt 1893 in Beerta Oudedijk. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 6 jun 1873, Midwolda; kuiper

Derk getrouwd Aaltje Stubbe on 6 jun 1873 in Midwolda. Aaltje (dochter van Hindrik Derks Stubbe en Assien Emes Westerhof) is geboren on 30 nov 1838 in Midwolda; is gestorven on 14 mrt 1912 in Beerta. [Gezinsblad]

Derk getrouwd Diever Ottes on 30 okt 1913 in Winschoten. Diever (dochter van Eltjo Hindriks Ottes en Hilje Beerends Haan) is geboren on 25 okt 1838 in Midwolda; is gestorven on 9 jan 1922 in Winschoten. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 13 mrt 1875, Beerta; boerenknecht

Aantekeningen:

Could be spelled "Berend". Burend and Antje, with three of their five children (2 died in infancy), immigrated to the United States and settled in Grundy County, IA in 1885. Six years later they moved to Sibley. Their last 3 children were born in Iowa. From a 1900 U.S. Census Report: He is a Naturalized citizen, a farmer, he can read.

Berend getrouwd Antje Haken on 13 mrt 1875 in Beerta. Antje (dochter van Jan Haken en Aafke Luiken Hilwerts) is geboren on 2 apr 1852 in Oudedijk, Beerta; is gestorven on 8 feb 1917 in Sibley, Iowa. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 13 dec 1883, Ganzedijk, Finsterwolde; daglooner

Aantekeningen:

1876: bij huwelijk wettiging van één kind.

1877, bij geboorte van Steven: woont te Ganzedijk, Finsterwolde (At birth of son Steven: living in Ganzedijk, The Netherlands)

June 13, 1900 Elgin Township, Lyon Co. Iowa Census: Came to America in 1888 12 years in US , a Naturalized Citizen Farmer; can read, write and speak English. Owns a farm

1888 vertrek uit Groningen naar Noord-Amerika.
Religie: Nederlands hervormd
Vrouw: 1
Kinderen: 6
Reden van vertrek: Mindergegoeden

Roelf getrouwd Evertje Molenkamp on 12 okt 1877 in Finsterwolde. Evertje (dochter van Steven J. Molenkamp en Renske Adolfs Woudman) is geboren on 6 mei 1857 in Groningen; is gestorven on 28 feb 1937 in Little Rock, Iowa. [Gezinsblad]

Schwaantje getrouwd Aalf Duisman on 13 sep 1871 (Kerkelijk huwelijk) in Weener. Aalf (zoon van Levend en Levend) is geboren on 2 jul 1836 in Molenwärf. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: Politieinspecteur

Anna getrouwd Rudolf Carl Theodor Soder. Rudolf is geboren on 13 okt 1840 in Bruckrug. [Gezinsblad]

Hinrich getrouwd Hiskea Grünefeld on 3 mei 1878 in Steenfelde, D. Hiskea is geboren on 7 dec 1853 in Ihrenerfeld, D. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Oud 33 weken

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Woonplaats: 26 aug 1902, Zuidlaren; Martha werd opgenomen in de psychiatrische inrichting Dennenoord te Zuidlaren en overleed aldaar. Ze was ongehuwd. Zie ook: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennenoord

Aantekeningen:

Naam en datum uit index van Bellingwolde. Nog uitzoeken in overlijdensregister 1849 of datum bij deze persoon hoort of bij andere Hindrik ter Harkel.

Aantekeningen:

Uitzoeken: dit kind wordt Martha genoemd, terwijl er een levende zuster is die al Martha (28 juni 1842) heet.

Engelina getrouwd Wilke Goeman on 21 feb 1880 in Bellingwolde. Wilke (zoon van Otto Goeman en Antje Veldhuis) is geboren on 11 apr 1856 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 6 mrt 1935 in Musselkanaal, Onstwedde. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 1920; Schoenmaker

Harm getrouwd Klaassien Strobos on 19 mei 1886 in Wedde. Klaassien (dochter van Levend en Levend) is geboren circa 1856 in Blijham, Wedde; is gestorven on 20 aug 1912 in Groningen. [Gezinsblad]

Harm getrouwd Betje Lamfers on 13 dec 1913 in Wedde. Betje (dochter van Levend en Levend) is geboren on 10 feb 1869 in Wedderveer, Wedde; is gestorven on 11 mrt 1926 in Groningen. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 31 okt 1877, Beerta; boerenknecht

Derk getrouwd Geeske Ansmink on 31 okt 1877 in Beerta. Geeske (dochter van Obbo Ansmink en Antje Zwier) is geboren on 30 jan 1856 in Oudedijk, Beerta. [Gezinsblad]

Grietje getrouwd Kasper Lamfers on 24 mei 1884 in Nieuweschans. Kasper (zoon van Berend Lamfers en Albertjen Kiel) is geboren on 14 okt 1861 in Beerta; is gestorven on 24 feb 1945. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 19 okt 1889, Beerta; boerenknecht

Aantekeningen:

(Re: following stored from Freeport papers ... my father said Fred TerHark Sr lived in Florence Township, not Rock City. Fred's son, Jake TerHark, was just about to enter the army when the war ended. However, Tom TerHark lived in Rock City. His son, Fred TerHark served in the U.S. Army.))

from Freeport Bulletin, June 12, 1918, on microfilm at Freeport Library:

DENIAL MADE OF REPORTED DISLOYALTY FRED TERHARK, SR. CALLED BEFORE DISTRICT BOARD YESTERDAY

Denial was made before the members of the District Exemption Board yesterday afternoon by Fred TerHark, Sr., a farmer living near Rock City, concerning an alleged seditious remark made by him when his son, Fred Jr., was recently placed in class I. TerHark was reported to have said, "I hope the United States will get h___ licked out of it."

TerHark said such a remark had never been made by him and he was at a loss to know how such a story could be circulated. Robert J. Steward, a member of the Council of National Defense, was called before the board, and further denial was made. Further investigation is in the hands of Mr. Stewart. TerHark's son had been exempted 90 days because his father was ill with pneumonia. At the end of that time the son was placed in class I.
***
from Freeport Journal Standard, June 12, 1918, on microfilm at Freeport Library:

ROCK RUN FARMER DENISE KNOCKING U.S. REPORTED TO HAVE SAID HE HOPED AMERICA WOULD "GET ___ KNOCKED OUT OF HER"

"I hope the United States gets hell licked out of it." The above remark is accredited to a well-known and prosperous farmer of Rock Run Township, Stephenson County, and the remark was the subject of a thorough investigation by the Fourth District Board at its special session here yesterday. The man who is alleged made the statement, with his son, was present and they both denied that such a remark was made. The names of several prominent Rock Run Township farmers were mentioned, it being alleged that the men heard the remark.

The accused was strong in his denial of the charge made against him, stating that he was a Hollander; that he was a resident of this country for the past 27 years and that the United States was "very, very good" to him and that he "made money here." He stated that if he was called upon to fight he would go and that he had no objection to his son going if he was permitted to remain with him until the crops were harvested. The case was finally turned over to the Council of National Defense for further action.
***
from Freeport Bulletin, 6/15/1918, on microfilm at Freeport Library:

DID NOT SAY TO H___ WITH U.S. GOVERNMENT THOMAS TERHARK PATRIOTIC CITIZEN, 100 PERCENT LOYAL HAS BOUGHT LIBERTY BONDS AND AIDED IN OTHER WAR ACTIVITIES

"One hundred percent loyal and a patriotic American."

The foregoing briefly summarizes the result of the investigation of a remark alleged to have been made by Thomas TerHark of Rock Run Township when it was declared he had expressed the sentiment, "I hope the U.S. government gets the hell knocked out of it." Report of the alleged statement was made to federal authorities. Investigation was made yesterday with many of the neighbors being interrogated and at its close it was stated that there was no basis to the rumor that Mr. TerHark had made the remark.

Aids all War activities

Investigation was conducted by Ralph Ravenscroft, the federal department of justice, who was accompanied to the TerHark home by Robert J. Stewart of Freeport, a member of the council of national defense. Not only was denial made by TerHark that he had expressed such a thought but investigation among many neighbors who were supposed to be in possession of the fact disclosed that none had heard Mr. TerHark say anything of the kind or any remark which could have been construed as such. Instead of Mr. TerHark's being possessed of the thought that the United States ought to be whipped it was shown that he and his family are doing all that is possible for the United States and its allies. Mr. TerHark has taken his quota of liberty bonds and has subscribed to the war chest fund. He has aided in the Red Cross movement and the women members of his household have encouraged him in all of these activities.

Mr. TerHark's alleged remark is said to have been uttered when his son, Fred, was placed in class I.

Teunis getrouwd Geessien Fransen on 19 okt 1889 in Beerta. Geessien (dochter van Jan Fransen en Gepke Borgers) is geboren on 24 okt 1868 in Nieuw Beerta; is gestorven on 3 jul 1925 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Ill, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 8 nov 1890, Nieuweschans; boerenknegt
• Beroep: 17 mrt 1900, Nieuw Beerta, Beerta; daglooner

Aantekeningen:

Uitzoeken: er is een overlijdensakte van Hindrik ter Hark, oud 5 maanden, overleden op 10 aug 1866 in Beerta, zoon van Friederik ter Hark en Grietje Straaten

Hindrik getrouwd Nomke Aldershof on 8 nov 1890 in Nieuweschans. Nomke (dochter van Geert Aldershof en Geertruida Poppens) is geboren on 8 jul 1870 in Statenzijl, Beerta; is gestorven on 29 mrt 1936 in Nieuw Beerta. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Birth year 1868 or 1869?

Harm getrouwd Anna Groen. Anna is geboren in 1866. [Gezinsblad]

Harm getrouwd Minnie Groen on 06 apr 1908. Minnie is geboren on 17 jul 1889 in Baileyville, Ogle County, IL, USA; is gestorven on 6 jul 1971 in Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Evergreen Cemetery Clarion, Wright County, Iowa, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

I remember hearing that Frederik had a pair of wooden shoes from Holland. Someone threw one down the well; he got mad and threw the other one in too. Frederik either was, or was going to be, a body guard to Queen Wilhemina, before he came to America. Birth date could have been May 15

Frederik getrouwd Janna Nieman on 18 aug 1893 in Freeport, IL. Janna (dochter van Jacob Hindriks Nieman en Reina Mooi) is geboren on 5 sep 1869 in Oude Pekela; is gestorven on 29 jun 1931 in Freeport, IL; is begraven in Oakland Cemetery Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Engelina getrouwd Weert Asche on 14 dec 1898. Weert is geboren on 22 aug 1873 in Bunderhamrik, D; is gestorven on 12 nov 1961. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Date of death: Approximately 1905 at the age of 30 years (or 1907).
Buried at Kamrar, Iowa, in a small Dutch cemetery.

Sadie's name was spelled SIEVERTJE in the letters from Holland in 1970; spelled SIEVTJE by her granddaughter, Norma Morris in information I received 9/81.

from Norma Morris: "The story goes that Henry Johnson met grandma in Holland and was engaged to her when he came to the U.S. After he found a job she came over and they were married. Then Sadie died of sugar diabetes. Mom (Ida Traut) was about 9 years old when Sadie died. About four years later Henry Johnson married Nellie Dakin Chalfante (? spelling); they had no children."
***
The following two letters were sent to me by Norma Morris. The information on Sadie's death was from a funeral card in a Bible along with the letters which were written in Dutch. Norma sent me copies of the letters in Dutch, along with the one she had translated in 1981. The first letter was started by Sadie and finished by her husband.
German Valley, 23 August 18??
Greeting from America

Dear sister today i am sitting down to write you a few letters (literally "letters of the alphabet)

I can write to you that I am still in good health. I hope the same for you, if it were otherwise with you I would be heartily sorry. Now, dear sister, I can write to you now that i have received your letter and that I saw in it that you were still in good health and that it made me very happy. Now I can write you that Frederik and Jana were married on 8 August and Teujes (Teunis? a common Dutch name) and Gezien (later in this letter spelled Geesien, the usual spelling of this, not unusual Dutch name) have acquired (literally: conquered, an expression completely unknown today) a small boy called Frederik. Now my dear sister, I must write to you that you should not make yourself unhappy about it, for it will surely not take very much longer before you are also here with us, you know.

Yes, Lientje, Sievertjes is giving the letter to me to finish (literally: to write it full). If only you were here too, then you would perhaps have more to enjoy that you have there. There are fine boys here, so do not think about it too long and come over. But you must decide for yourself (literally: you just know it yourself, too), I tell no one what to do (literally: I do not advise anybody) but you can earn more here, than where you are in Weener (?). The seasons are not advantageous this year though. In Dakota and Iowa most of the crops have dried out. There is a drought here such as I have never seen before and yet here in Illinois we cannot yet complain. We have a good crop this year, it could be better but we must be content with what grows for us.

The socialists have been fighting again, but are now quiet. It has cost several lives (literally: several have come to death by it), one simply shot the other. It did not happen close to us, mostly in Chicago and in the coal mines.

Well, Lientje, when you write back to me or my Olske (my "old one", endearment term for spouse) write about what kind of young man you have.

You must not wait too long, otherwise it is possible that your sister will be ahead of you. Frederik and Janna (Jana, before) are married as you know. I believe they have loved each other a bit too much, but i do not know for sure. And Tuins (Teunis?, see above) and Geesien have acquired a boy so that your family has increased with three men this year. I think you have not seen (met?) me, but come here to us and then you can see (meet) me and I also have a boy here for you, in case you do not have one.

Well, Engeliene, do write back to me. I do not have much time because it is time for bed. One works long days here, but when you (...word illegible because of crease in paper, but probably "come when you can work) to my farm. They are English but I would help you to understand and make it. Greetings from your friend H.E. Jansen and sister S. ter Hark. My address is: Henry Johnson (literal translation of Henderik Jansen), Egan City, Ill. North America.

W. All the family is in good health as far as I know and hope that you may read this letter in health. Regards to friends and acquaintances, and the more people return to Europe the better for us and I and "mien Olske" (endearment for: my old one) are not going to year for it. Good night.
**
Comments on letter from H.E. Jansen (by the translator):

Weener is a small town or a village which is now situated just across the border from the North-eastern province of the Netherlands, called Groningen. It may have been part of Groningen at one time. Since the second world war, and perhaps earlier, some border corrections have been made. This may have been one of them. Engeliene (now spelled Engelien) would be abbreviated to Lien.

The diminutive of Lien is Lientje. "je" or "tje" indicates a diminutive, see: Sievertje. Henderis is now spelled: Hendrik.
Thank you for the opportunity to translate these two fascinating letters.
...
Webster City 1906 December 31

Dearly beloved father and mother, sisters and brothers,

Today I am sitting down to write a little (note) note to you too.

I can write to you that there are no beautiful red ones here whatsoever (apples ? chickens ?) otherwise we would have visited you again around mid-winter, but just when Henderik had sold so much fruit, he could not get it out in time because of the bad red ones. Well, if there are no obstacles whatever, then I think we shall come by the end of January. Well, dear parents, brothers and sisters, then we can celebrate New Year at that time.

Hendrik's father also has already been ill 5 months. he does not always lay in bed but he hardly gets around anymore, he has jaundice and in addition such itching, sometimes he does not know where to turn. In addition he also has had an intestinal illness with it. Well, dear parents, how are you, are you reasonable strong? I know now quite a few world 9english?), Ida is going to school every day and is already a great support to me.

How are you making out with eggs? Here they cost 28 cents and butter 26 cents. I get hardly any eggs though, 1 and 2 per day and that is all. Butter around 30 lb a week, but that is good payment.

Well, dear parents, brothers and sisters, I know nothing more to write.

With cordial greetings

Sievertje ter Hark
Ida Rustiena Jansen
Henderik Jansen
(at this point in the letter there was a bottle and glass and the word "proost"...the word means "cheers.")
***
Comments: the few words added in parentheses are the translators's.

Undoubtedly the recipients of the letter understood all about "the red ones." There is a type of chicken which I believe is called Rhode Island Rd; it could have referred to these. Bad apples would hardly have prevented the writer from traveling, unless it was a crop to be sold for traveling expenses. An effort has been made to make the translation as literal as possible to preserve the quaintness of the language.

As far as eggs and butter are concerned, the writer was apparently allowed to keep the butter money as wages. The number of eggs gathered: 1 & 2 per day, makes it probable that the "red ones" are indeed chickens, which were not laying much.

Not mentioned in the ter Hark genealogy (Dutch)

Sievertje getrouwd Henderik Jansen. Henderik is geboren on 2 mrt 1868 in Nederland. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

One note says Anno was born March 13, 1977 in Gronyer, came to U.S. in 1896.

Anno getrouwd Jennie Alderks. Jennie is geboren on 6 mei 1877; is gestorven on 16 apr 1931; is begraven in Wright Christian Reformed Church Cemetery Wright County, Iowa, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: Dienstmeid

Engelina getrouwd . Onbekend [Gezinsblad]

Engelina getrouwd Harm Beishuizen on 23 mei 1885 in Bellingwolde. Harm (zoon van Karel Frederich Beishuizen en Leentje Nies de Voogt) is geboren on 19 okt 1854 in Finsterwolde; is gestorven on 26 jan 1942 in Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 1890; Boerenknecht

Albert getrouwd Elske Fekkers on 17 mei 1890 in Bellingwolde. Elske (dochter van Elze Fekkers en Grietje Abbas) is geboren on 2 dec 1866 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 5 mrt 1952 in Veelerveen, Vlagtwedde. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: Timmerman

Derk getrouwd Fenna Nobbe on 14 mei 1892 in Bellingwolde. Fenna (dochter van Lammert Nobbe en Geertje Kruizinga) is geboren on 22 jun 1867 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 13 jan 1927 in Groningen. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Uitzoeken: overlijden van Harmke ter Harkel op aangegeven datum wordt aangegeven in gemeentearchief Bellingwedde. Niet nagegaan of het gaat over deze persoon. Wel aannemelijk ...
Heeft ze kinderen gehad?

Harmke getrouwd Teijo Doornkamp on 25 jan 1896 in Bellingwolde. Teijo (zoon van Jan Doornkamp en Trijntje Louis) is geboren on 30 jun 1871 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 9 jan 1946 in Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 30 jun 1900, Oudezijl, Beerta; daglooner

Christiaan getrouwd Elizabeth Eilders on 4 jun 1887 in Nieuweschans. Elizabeth (dochter van Dirk Hilbrands Eilders en Harmanna Westers) is geboren on 14 jan 1863 in Nieuweschans; is gestorven on 6 apr 1943 in Nieuweschans. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 15 aug 1885, Nieuweschans; dagloonster

Aantekeningen:

1885: bij huwelijk wettiging van één kind

Hilke getrouwd Pieter Zwier on 15 aug 1885 in Nieuweschans. Pieter (zoon van Pieter Zwier en Meina Hinderks) is geboren on 14 aug 1861 in Oudedijk, Beerta; is gestorven on 17 dec 1942 in Midwolda. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 21 nov 1885, Bellingwolde; daglooner

Berend getrouwd Geessien Das on 21 nov 1885 in Bellingwolde. Geessien (dochter van Sietse Das en Trijntje Kuiper) is geboren on 14 jul 1862 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 10 mei 1950 in Nieuw Beerta; is begraven on 13 mei 1950 in Nieuweschans, Nieuwe begraafplaats. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 3 nov 1900, Nieuweschans; daglooner

Aantekeningen:

Door het vroegtijdig overlijden van Derk en zijn vrouw werden Wilhelm Dietrich en Tinie ca 1917 in pleeggezinnen in Zwolle geplaatst. Waar de andere broer en twee zussen bleven is onbekend (Bron: Herinnering van Theo ter Hark)

Derk getrouwd Christine Sophie Arends on 3 nov 1900 in Nieuweschans. Christine (dochter van Wilhelm Dietrich Arends en Hilke Elzen) is geboren on 3 okt 1876 in Detmold; is gestorven circa 1917. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 11 apr 1896, Beerta; daglooner
• Emigration: 10 okt 1903, Rotterdam; Vertrek/departure Rotterdam met de "Rijndam" naar Aplington

Freerk getrouwd Geessien Rops on 11 apr 1896 in Beerta. Geessien (dochter van Jan Rops en Menje Mulder) is geboren on 3 aug 1875 in Beerta Oudedijk; is gestorven on 3 mrt 1966 in Aplington, IA. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Jan heeft zijn eerste twee kinderen in Nederland gekregen, is waarschijnlijk daarna geemigreerd en na twee kinderen in USA gekregen te hebben, overleed in 1920 zijn eerste vrouw. Daarna is hij teruggegaan naar Europa en in Duitsland hertrouwd. Hier kregen ze een dochter en zijn weer naar USA gegaan, met hun dochter.

Jan getrouwd Albertje Rand on 12 nov 1898 in Beerta Oudedijk. Albertje (dochter van Harm Jans Rand en Geertruid Mooi) is geboren on 6 nov 1877 in Oudedijk, Beerta; is gestorven in 1920 in Parkersburg, IA, USA; is begraven in Oak Hill Cemetery Parkersburg, Butler County, Iowa, USA . [Gezinsblad]

Jan getrouwd Hermina Esterdine Ennenga in feb 1926 in Gennelt, D. Hermina is geboren on 7 apr 1895 in Gennelt, D. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 19 jan 1901, Nieuweschans; dagloonster

Trientje getrouwd Albert Kolk on 8 jul 1899 in Nieuweschans. Albert (zoon van Hindrik Kolk en Anna Hindriks) is geboren on 26 sep 1875 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 22 mei 1929 in Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Immigratie: 29 apr 1901, New York

Aantekeningen:

Traveled (with his wife Jenny and three young children) from Antwerp on the vessel Kensington. Left April 19, 1901, arrived in New York April 29, 1901. Then traveled by train to Minnesota and settled in Amiret.
Three more children were born in this area where they had chosen to farm. It was a sad and sudden blow to the family when on June 25, 1911, only 4 days after Trientje Terhark died, that Jennie also died very suddenly. Christiaan continued to farm and raise his family in Lyon County. He died at the age of 78.

Christiaan getrouwd Jantje Popkes on 18 mei 1895 in Beerta. Jantje (dochter van Tijbo Popkes en Geessien Heidekamp) is geboren on 6 jul 1866 in Beerta; is gestorven on 25 jun 1911 in Tracy, MN. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

One of the 11 children was a step-daughter. Came to America in 1893, same year he married. They first settled in Sibley, Iowa. Moved to Minnesota, them Tampico, Mt., where the family finally settled for the last time.

Hendrik getrouwd Alberdina Kolhoff in 1893. Alberdina is geboren on 23 jul 1865 in Germany; is gestorven on 3 aug 1923 in Montana, USA; is begraven in Highland Cemetery Glasgow, Valley County, Montana, USA . [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Little is know about Dick, other than he traveled thoughout the United States and is thought never to have married.

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 14 mei 1898, Oudedijk, Beerta; dienstmeid

Aantekeningen:

After arriving in America they chose to settle in Tracy, MN, where 5 more children were born.

Trientje getrouwd Hendrik Snoek on 14 mei 1898 in Beerta. Hendrik (zoon van Jacob Snoek en Grietje de Lange) is geboren on 6 jun 1872 in Oudezijl, Beerta; is gestorven on 4 apr 1927 in Tracy, MN. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Geboren als/born as: Maria ter Hark
They raised their 7 children on a farm northeast of Rushmore, MN.

Maria getrouwd Jerry Hoffenkamp on 06 feb 1903 in Worthington, MN. Jerry is geboren on 07 feb 1863 in Noord Broek, Holland; is gestorven on 01 sep 1951 in Worthington, MN. [Gezinsblad]

Freerk getrouwd Levend (dochter van Levend en Levend) [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 28 jul 1900, Oude Pekela; timmerman

Christiaan getrouwd Esterdina de Groot on 28 jul 1900 in Oude Pekela. Esterdina (dochter van Ubbo de Groot en Catharina van de Grijspaarde) is geboren on 27 sep 1870 in Oude Pekela; is gestorven on 5 jan 1953 in Nijmegen. [Gezinsblad]

Jan getrouwd Katrina Norman in 1920 in Sibley, IA. Katrina is geboren on 29 jan 1880; is gestorven on 4 sep 1961 in Chicago, IL. [Gezinsblad]

Christiaan getrouwd Lizzie Groenewold on 10 feb 1904 in Sibley, IA. Lizzie is geboren on 15 feb 1876 in Grundy Co., IA; is gestorven on 1 okt 1956 in Rushmore, MN; is begraven in Sunset Rest Cemetery Rushmore, Nobles County, Minnesota, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Aafke getrouwd John Haken on 06 sep 1906 in Sibley, IA. John is geboren on 17 dec 1880 in Finsterwolde; is gestorven on 15 jul 1971 in Slayton, MN. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Begraven:
Death Location: FranceRank: PrivateBranch: US ArmyRegiment: 59th InfantryDivision: 4thCompany: BCasualty: DOA

Burend getrouwd Sarah Degroot on 23 mrt 1917. Sarah is geboren on 3 jan 1890 in Sioux Co., IA; is gestorven on 4 mei 1948 in Balaton, MN; is begraven in Skandia Free Church Cemetery Murray County, Minnesota, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Geboorte:
gewettigd bij huwelijksakte op 12-10-1877 te Finsterwolde

Christiaan getrouwd Fannie Becker on 15 jan 1901 in Little Rock, IA. Fannie is geboren on 15 jan 1884 in Freeport, IL; is gestorven on 4 jul 1969 in Hubbard County, Minnesota, USA; is begraven in Greenwood Cemetery Park Rapids, Hubbard County, Minnesota, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Steven getrouwd Grace Becker. Grace is geboren on 04 mei 1887 in Freeport, IL; is gestorven on 16 sep 1961 in Little Rock, IA. [Gezinsblad]

Adolf getrouwd Johanna Frederick Wessels on 14 jan 1904 in Little Rock, Iowa, USA. Johanna is geboren on 9 apr 1882 in Norden, D; is gestorven on 3 feb 1960 in Park Rapids, MN. [Gezinsblad]

Jacob getrouwd Gertie H. Rothge. Gertie is geboren on 10 sep 1886; is gestorven on 24 jul 1910. [Gezinsblad]

Jacob getrouwd Bertha Irena Torbeck on 17 jun 1914 in Rushmore, MN. Bertha is geboren on 26 nov 1894 in Grundy Center, IA; is gestorven in 1990; is begraven in Ransom Cemetery Bigelow, Nobles County, Minnesota, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Renske getrouwd Jans Wessels on 14 jan 1904. Jans is geboren on 03 feb 1875 in Ostfrisland, Germany; is gestorven on 16 mrt 1955 in Adrian, MN. [Gezinsblad]

Roelf getrouwd Minnie Wiertsema. Minnie is geboren on 29 apr 1898 in Friesland, Germany; is gestorven on 16 dec 1979 in Worthington, MN; is begraven in Worthington Cemetery Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Hinderk getrouwd Sophie Schilling on 27 aug 1912 in Sioux Falls, SD. Sophie is geboren on 23 okt 1886 in Grundy Co., IA; is gestorven on 01 apr 1972 in Little Rock, IA. [Gezinsblad]

Trientje getrouwd Rudolph Peter Mulder on 06 apr 1912 in Little Rock, IA. Rudolph is geboren on 04 jul 1891 in Groningen; is gestorven on 13 jan 1979 in George, IA. [Gezinsblad]

Fenna getrouwd John A. Mulder. John is geboren on 21 mrt 1894 in Groningen; is gestorven on 18 nov 1983 in Seaside, OR. [Gezinsblad]

Berend getrouwd Martha Mae Schilling on 8 okt 1917 in Sioux Falls, SD. Martha is geboren on 30 okt 1900 in Little Rock, IA; is gestorven on 23 aug 1957 in Los Angeles County, California, USA; is begraven in Green Hills Memorial Park Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Jantina getrouwd Adrian Bronner. Adrian is geboren on 4 aug 1900 in Amsterdam; is gestorven on 2 jan 1970 in Nisswa, MN. [Gezinsblad]

Jantina getrouwd Howard Manlove on 8 dec 1920 in Little Rock, IA. Howard is geboren on 14 aug 1899 in Dayton, OH; is gestorven on 14 nov 1951 in Glenwood, MN. [Gezinsblad]