Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: Boerenarbeider

Aantekeningen:

Naam:
Zie ook e-mail Kent Mechler USA, plus extra vragen :
This is the oldest record of the family that I found. It matches the marriage date that you have. I traced Jan Dirks back in the OSB Ihrhoove and came up with the connection that you have. He appears to be the third son of Dirk Jürgens and Engel Hinderks. The only trouble is that the birthdate given of 13.3.1762 doesn't quite match the Traubuch entry at Wymeer that says he was 22 years old when married on 2.11.1783.
Perhaps the pastor at Wymeer made a mistake. Maybe the compiler of the OSB Ihrhoove made a mistake and the entry there is different that in the OSB. Or do we did we trace back the wrong Jan Dirks? Maybe your source sheds more light on this question. Also, were did you get the alternate spell of "Hinderksen" for Engel Hinderks? Where did you get a birthdate of 1720 in Iderhove for Dirk Jürgens and one of 1722 for Engel Hinderksen? Where does the marriage date of 1750 come from? How about the information that of the first child Jan Dirks "supposedly died young?" Where did the death date of 10-1-1819 Heerenland for Jan Dirks come from?

Jan getrouwd Grietje Eilderts on 2 nov 1783 in Heerenland. Grietje (dochter van Eildert Jans en Antje Hinderks) is geboren on 29 jun 1764 in Wymeer; is gedoopt on 1 jul 1764 in Wymeer; is gestorven on 13 sep 1816 in Heerenland. [Gezinsblad]

Eildert getrouwd Gesien Warrentjes Habbes on 31 dec 1814 in Bellingwolde. Gesien (dochter van Warntje Habbes en Marieke Harms) is geboren on 19 jul 1789 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 31 jan 1840 in Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Engel getrouwd . Onbekend [Gezinsblad]

Engel getrouwd Hinderk Wichman on 1 apr 1823 in Wymeer, D. Hinderk is geboren circa 1798 in Midwolda; is gestorven on 27 apr 1869 in Wymeer, D. [Gezinsblad]

Hendrik getrouwd Berendina Hindriks Graalman on 26 jan 1821 in Stapelmoor. [Gezinsblad]

Grietje getrouwd Harm Geerts Kok on 3 nov 1838 in Bellingwolde. Harm is geboren on 15 jun 1805 in Windschoten; is gestorven on 26 sep 1886 in Winschoten. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: Arbeidster

Grietje getrouwd Teunis/Tonjes Harms Straaten of Straten on 22 apr 1827 in Wymeer. Teunis/Tonjes (zoon van Harm/Hermen Tönjes/Teunis Strate en Grietje Alberts) is geboren on 29 jun 1808 in Holthusen; is gestorven on 12 mei 1843. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 10 sep 1859, Bellingwolde; boerenknecht

Jan getrouwd Trijntje Louis on 10 sep 1859 in Bellingwolde. Trijntje (dochter van Teije Berends Louis en Antje Jurjens Zuidland) is geboren on 18 mrt 1833 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 18 nov 1920 in Vriescheloo, Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 1854; Dienstmeid
• Emigration: 29 apr 1896; Emigration to USA

Grietje getrouwd Friderik ter Arkel/Harkel on 24 jun 1854 in Beerta. Friderik (zoon van Derk Hindriks ter Harkel en Engelina Frideriks Brand) is geboren on 27 mrt 1833 in Nieuw Beerta, Beerta; is gestorven in 1909 in Forreston, IL, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 27 mei 1863, Winschoten; Schoenmaker

Else getrouwd Roelfien Mulder on 27 mei 1863 in Winschoten. Roelfien (dochter van Sijbrand Mulder en Trijntje Alberts Bos) is geboren on 21 apr 1841 in Winschoten. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 25 jan 1896, Bellingwolde; boerenknecht

Teijo getrouwd Harmke ter Harkel on 25 jan 1896 in Bellingwolde. Harmke (dochter van Hindrik Derks ter Harkel en Nantje Alberts) is geboren on 5 apr 1868 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 2 apr 1944 in Bellingwolde. [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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.")
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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]

Trijntje getrouwd Willem de Niet on 1 mrt 1922 in Den Haag. Willem (zoon van Levend en Levend) is geboren circa 1896. [Gezinsblad]

Nantje getrouwd Hendrik Smildiger on 12 apr 1925 in Den Haag. Hendrik (zoon van Levend) is geboren on 5 sep 1896 in Zetten. [Gezinsblad]

Jantina getrouwd Richard Willem March on 8 jan 1930 in Den Haag. Richard (zoon van Levend en Levend) is geboren circa 1895. [Gezinsblad]

Hindrik getrouwd Anna Kolk on 2 nov 1923 in Bellingwolde. Anna (dochter van Albert Kolk en Antje Weringa) is geboren circa 1906 in Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Jan getrouwd Egberta Letema on 19 mei 1934 in Bellingwolde. Egberta (dochter van Levend en Levend) is geboren circa 1913 in Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Derk getrouwd Wubbiena Potter on 1 jun 1935 in Bellingwolde. Wubbiena (dochter van Levend en Levend) is geboren circa 1912 in Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 25 mei 1908, Nieuweschans; dienstbode

Antje getrouwd Jakobus Zuur on 23 mei 1908 in Nieuweschans. Jakobus (zoon van Hindrik Zuur en Wobbina Gruis) is geboren on 10 jul 1882 in Oudedijk, Beerta; is gestorven on 21 okt 1963 in Winschoten. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 6 jun 1920, Vlagtwedde; landbouwer

Frederik getrouwd Meentje Reit on 5 jun 1920 in Vlagtwedde. Meentje (dochter van Harm Reit en Jantje Eelsing) is geboren on 29 apr 1895 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 7 aug 1954 in Vlagtwedde. [Gezinsblad]

Grietje getrouwd Geert Drenth on 14 dec 1918 in Vlagtwedde. Geert (zoon van Fokko Drenth en Jantje Buringa) is geboren on 7 mrt 1894 in Oudezijl, Nieuweschans. [Gezinsblad]

Berend getrouwd Annie Abbie Hiller on 28 feb 1928 in ?. Annie is geboren on 7 jun 1885 in Harper, IL; is gestorven on 23 okt 1966. [Gezinsblad]

Albert getrouwd . Onbekend [Gezinsblad]

Grietje getrouwd Levend. [Gezinsblad]

Grietje getrouwd Albert L. Voss. Albert is gestorven on 27 mrt 1962 in Freeport, IL. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

No children from either marriage Buried in Ridott Cemetery, IL

John getrouwd Mary L. Ubben. Mary is geboren on 6 okt 1891; is gestorven on 15 jan 1927; is begraven in Ridott Township Cemetery Ridott, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA. [Gezinsblad]

John getrouwd Anna Bell Hull. Anna is gestorven on 26 nov 1983. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Both buried in Ridott Cemetery, IL

Fred getrouwd Mary Alta Chapman on 09 mrt 1918 in Mount Vernon Iowa. Mary is geboren on 01 jul 1894 in Tipton, IA; is gestorven on 03 mei 1980 in Freeport, IL; is begraven in Ridott Township Cemetery Ridott, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Overleden:
Freeport Journal-Standard, Thursday, 8 July 1971
Funeral service for Mrs. Earl (Gertude) Daughenbaugh, 628 E. Wyandotte St., will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Ridott United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ray Smith, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Ridott Cemetery. She died shortly before noon Wednesday in her home following an extended illness.
Friends may call at the Daughenbaugh-Myers Funeral Home, Dakota from noon Friday uintil 11 a.m. Saturday and after Saturday noon at the church. A memorial fund has been estblished.
Mrs. Daughenbaugh was a member of Ridott United Methodist Church.
She was born Aug. 21, 1897, in Ridott, daughter of Thomas and Christina (Fransen) Ter Hark. On Dec. 3, 1919, she was married to Earl Daughenbaugh in Ridott.
Surviving are her husband; and a brother, Henry of Durand. She was preceded in death by a son, Dale, killed in World War II, three brothers and a sister.

Gertrude getrouwd Earl Harold Daughenbaugh on 3 dec 1919 in Ridott, Stephenson, IL, USA. Earl is geboren on 5 nov 1897 in Ridott, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA; is gestorven on 22 dec 1980 in Ridott, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA; is begraven in Ridott Township Cemetery Ridott, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Henry getrouwd Helena Marie Louise Kuhlemeier on 04 okt 1924 in Silver Creek Township. Helena is geboren on 28 apr 1904 in Shannon, IL; is gestorven on 12 jan 1967 in Freeport, IL. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Overleden:
Freeport Journal-Standard, Wednesday, 20 April 1932

Thomas Ter Hark, 28, who resided at 911 South Walnut avenue, died last night at a Freeport Hospital, after a brief illness.

Mr. Ter Hark was born in Ridott township April 26, 1903, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Ter Hark. He was united in marriage to Mildred Daughenbaugh, of Ridott, in 1930. She survives, as do decedent's father, three brothers, John, Fred and Henry, and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Vose and Mrs. Earl Daughenbaugh, all residing in or near Freeport.

Mr. Ter Hark was a cement worker and had been in the employ of the firm of Deuth & Henderson, Freeport.

The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Wagner funeral home, with services at 2 o'clock at the United Brethren church in Ridott. The Rev. Miles Lesch, of Ridott United Brethren church, and Rev. Jacob Elmer, of the State Road Reformed church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Ridott cemetery.

Thomas getrouwd Mildred Daughenbaugh on 6 jun 1929. Mildred is geboren on 13 aug 1908 in Ridott, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA; is gestorven on 4 jul 2001 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Ill, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 20 mei 1916, Beerta; dienstmeid

Aantekeningen:

Hadden geen kinderen

Grietje getrouwd Gepko Korthuis on 20 mei 1916 in Beerta. Gepko (zoon van Bruno Korthuis en Wubbina Pals) is geboren on 13 okt 1888 in Beerta; is gestorven on 6 jan 1974 in Beerta. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 2 jun 1917, Beerta; dienstbode
• Beroep: 17 sep 1946, Beerta; poststationhoudster

Geertruida getrouwd Jakobus Hendrik Smeins on 2 jun 1917 in Beerta. Jakobus (zoon van Jan Smeins en Grietje Vroom) is geboren on 23 jun 1890 in Oudedijk, Beerta; is gestorven on 28 mei 1976 in Nieuw Beerta; is begraven in Nieuw Beerta. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 19 mei 1922, Finsterwolde; hoofdagent van politie

Aantekeningen:

Nancy Wagand writes: In the early 1970s I located Hendrik's son Frederik and corresponded with him until his death in 1976. Frederik sent a picture and on the back was written; taken in 1896..seated on chairs: Friederk TerHark, born March 27, 1833 in Beerta, the Netherlands; his wife, Grietje Straten, born June 10, 1833 in Weiner, Germany; next to his father, with hand on shoulder, their son Anno, between their parents their daughter, Engeline. Man on left, probably named Staal, according to Grietje TerHark, the little girl, daughter of Hendrik TerHark and Nomke Aldershoff. All emigrated to America, April 29, 1896, except Grietje TerHark, the little girl, born December 22, 1890.

Frederik also sent information on the TerHarks still living in Holland and some of the Nieman's, along with a couple of pictures. Frederik's son, Frits, visited in our home in the early 1970s. We held an open house at that time and many relatives came to meet him.
This letter was in with some of my Aunt Grace's things. I typed it exactly as possible from the original:

'GRAVENZANDE, the thirteenth of April 1936

My Dear family in America:

I shall try to type you an letter in your language and send five of it to uncle Thos and uncle Kasper, I think they will send the letters to the other uncles and aunts, whose address me is unknown.

I am the oldest son of your brother and sister Hindrik terHark and Nomke Aldershoff and mij name is Frederik terHark.

As you know, our Father was deceased at the 8th of November last year. It was always the best protector of his family un man with a very sound constitution, but he fell and 10 days after it he was dead. But we had yet our dear Mother, poor dear Mother, who was very ill at the burial of our Father so ill, that we thought also her to must lose. But yet we were happy to see that she grew better, at least so seemed it. But yet, we saw it, Mother had an weak constitution. The 27th of March she again was very ill and on Sunday the 29th of March, also she died.

So we have lost within five months both our best dear parents Father was 69 years old and Mother was 65 years. Never, never, we shall forget them. They had ten children and all were so happy with her father and mother. My oldest sister is 45 and my youngest 27 years old.

My dear uncles, aunts, cousins and cousins when you will write to me I'll find it very fine, I can better your language read than write, mij address is: f. terHark, chief of police 's, Gravenzande. Van de Kasteelestraat Nr. 46. (Holland)

For all you many greetings, from your unknown, but loving cousin F. terHark, my Wife Aaltje de Vries, our four children Hendrik, Klasina Nomke, Pieter and Frits and all my sisters and brothers in Holland.

Naam:
Ridder in de orde van Oranje Nassau

Frederik getrouwd Aaltje de Vries on 19 mei 1922 in Finsterwolde. Aaltje (dochter van Pieter de Vries en Klaassien Speelman) is geboren on 19 okt 1897 in Reiderwolderpolder, Finsterwolde; is gestorven in 1980 in Den Haag. [Gezinsblad]

Aantekeningen:

Hoofdverpleegster ziekenhuis Groningen Conflicten met directeur, later opgenomen als psychiatrisch patient Oom Gerrit heeft zich later over haar ontfermd

Begraven:
Crematie

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 22 jan 1946, Finsterwolde; dienstbode

Aantekeningen:

Geen kinderen

Boukelina getrouwd Kornelius Zwart on 22 jan 1946 in Finsterwolde. Kornelius (zoon van Jan Zwart en Geessien Welp) is geboren on 23 jan 1890 in Finsterwolde; is gestorven on 26 jun 1978 in Beerta verzorgingshuis (Tjamme). [Gezinsblad]

Nomke getrouwd Jan Gezinus Zwager on 5 sep 1925 in Beerta. Jan (zoon van Haijo Zwager en Grietje Herenius) is geboren on 4 feb 1897 in Winschoten; is gestorven on 6 jan 1956 in Amsterdam. [Gezinsblad]

Derk getrouwd Hilkelina Maria Kuiper on 31 jan 1925 in Bellingwolde. Hilkelina (dochter van Hinderk Kuiper en Lamke Batterman) is geboren in 1907 in Bellingwolde; is gestorven on 18 okt 1981 in Bellingwolde. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 1 sep 1928, Beerta; Dienstbode

Hendriktje getrouwd Jan Frei on 1 sep 1928 in Beerta. Jan (zoon van Pieter Frei en Geertje Walters) is geboren on 18 sep 1901 in Finsterwolde; is gestorven in 1982; is begraven in Scheemda. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: 27 apr 1932, Hilversum; agent van politie

Gerrit getrouwd Gerritje Koopman on 27 apr 1932 in Hilversum. Gerritje (dochter van Cornelis Koopman en Gerritje Hendrika de Rhoter) is geboren on 11 sep 1905 in Hilversum; is gestorven on 1 mei 1998 in Hilversum. [Gezinsblad]

Andere gebeurtenissen:

• Beroep: Huishoudster

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Lieve maar niet stabiele vrouw. Overleden door treinongeluk bij psychiatrisch kliniek

Dick getrouwd Erma Montgomery on 26 dec 1928. Erma is geboren on 16 jun 1910 in Wright County, Iowa, USA; is gestorven in sep 1993 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, USA; is begraven in Desert Lawn Memorial Park Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, USA. [Gezinsblad]

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Sadie was a beautician.

Sadie getrouwd Alfred Charles Nelson on 19 mei 1946. Alfred is geboren on 4 aug 1915 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA; is gestorven on 29 mrt 2007 in Spanaway, Pierce County, Washington, USA; is begraven in Woodbine Cemetery Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, USA. [Gezinsblad]

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Lived at Vergas, Minn. 56587 Buried at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Sterling Illinois

Margaret getrouwd Lester Paul on 01 dec 1945. Lester is geboren on 30 mei 1913 in Brookville, IL; is gestorven on 10 mei 1991 in Vergas, MN. [Gezinsblad]

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Resident of White Pines Living Center, Oregon, when she died. (Rena and Freda were roommates) . She had 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren when she died. (3 grandchildren prece ded her in death)

Rena getrouwd Gezienus Sneek on 12 feb 1916. Gezienus (zoon van Siemon Sneek en Geessien Abbas) is geboren on 17 nov 1888 in Beerta; is gestorven on 2 mei 1975 in Dixon, IL; is begraven in Dixon, IL. [Gezinsblad]

Jacob getrouwd Martha Gerber on 14 jun 1922. Martha is geboren on 4 nov 1899 in Attica, Wisc.; is gestorven on 1 okt 1987 in Freeport, IL; is begraven in Oakland Cemetery Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA. [Gezinsblad]

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Resident of White Pines Living Center in Oregon when she died. (Freda and Rena were roommates .) At the time of her death she had 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild...and was prece ded in death by 2 great-grandsons.

Freda getrouwd John Hartog on 30 dec 1925. John is geboren on 14 jan 1900 in Stephenson County, IL; is gestorven on 07 feb 1959 in Freeport, IL. [Gezinsblad]

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1991: Honored at an open house celebrating his 90th birthday.

Frederick getrouwd Grace Bicksler on 30 jan 1930 in Shannon, IL. Grace is geboren on 2 aug 1900 in Shannon, IL; is gestorven on 1 aug 1988 in Shannon, IL. [Gezinsblad]

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Died in his chair in his own home. Found several days later when the person delivering the newspaper noticed that papers hadn't been brought in for several days and knocked on the door ; then looked in window and saw him.

Henry getrouwd Margaret Marie Heitzler on 12 nov 1934 in Rockford, IL. Margaret is geboren on 24 feb 1902 in Freeport, IL; is gestorven on 10 jul 1974 in Freeport, IL; is begraven in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA. [Gezinsblad]

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Memberships: Pearl City Eastern Star, Blackhawk Home Bureau. Resided at St. Ann Center of Roc kford after first leg was amputated; second amputated about a year later.

Overleden:
Lena Hockman

Rockford – Lena Hockman, 89, a resident of St. Ann Center in Rockford, formerly of Freeport, died Monday, December 18, 1995 at the Center. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kent, Pearl City Eastern Star, and Blackhawk Home Bureau.

Born April 7, 1906 in Freeport, she was a daughter of Frederick and Janna (Nieman) TerHark. She married Morrell M. Hockman on February 6, 1935. He died December 1, 1971. Surviving are two sons, Harold (Martha) Hockman of Westfir, Oregon, and gary Hockman of Pearl City; two daughters, Carolyn Hockman of University Park and Joyce (Louis) Fisher of Rockford; four grandchildren; two brothers, Fred TerHark of Shannon and Richard TerHark of Freeport; and two sisters, Anna Riebe and Jennie (Avery) Keppen, both of Waukegan. Also preceding her in death was one son; three sisters and three brothers.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Walker Mortuary with the Rev. Barbara Rapp of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kent officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

Lena getrouwd Morrell Melvin Hockman on 6 feb 1935 in Stephenson County, IL. Morrell is geboren on 13 dec 1904 in IL; is gestorven on 30 nov 1971 in Freeport, IL; is begraven in Oakland Cemetery, Freeport, Il. [Gezinsblad]

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from a newspaper clipping in Mom's scrapbook:
Riebe-TerHark:

Saturday evening at the home of Rev. Mr. Shippie, pastor of Grace
Methodist church, Dubuque, Iowa, Miss Anna TerHark of Waukegan, Ill., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred TerHark of Freeport, was united in marriage to Fred W. Riebe of Waukegan, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fr. Riebe of Bloomington.

The bride wore a floor-length transparent blue velvet gown, a corsage of Talisman roses and sun gold accessories. Her attendant, Miss Jennie TerHark, sister of the bride, wore a sun red knit dress and a corsage of yellow roses.

The groom's attendant was Henry TerHark, brother of the bride.

A reception was held Sunday afternoon for forty guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry TerHark, Freeport route 2. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts.
The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. William F. Riebe, of
Bloomington; Mr. and Mrs. Fred TerHark of Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Morrell Hockman of Kent, and Miss Grace TerHark of Waukegan. Mr. and Mrs. Riebe will reside in Waukegan.

From Nancy 13/04/2002
At 3 p.m. today I had a phone call from Judy Hall. Aunt Ann died about 2 p.m. today. She was still in the hospital ... has been there 3 weeks or more. She sat up yesterday and seemed to be doing ok when Judy and Jerry were there last night. Judy talked to the nurses this morning ... Aunt Ann had a bath and bows in her hair ... all ready for Judy to come. Judy and Jerry went to a friend's children's first communion first ... got a phone call while there ... Aunt Ann had slept away.

She will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at their church but I don't know when.

Anna T. Riebe

January 07, 1908 - April 13, 2002
Anna T. Riebe, 94, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday, April 13, 2002 at Edward White Hospital . Born in Freeport, Illinois, she moved to this area in 1998 from Waukegan, Illinois.

She was a Nurse's Aid at the VA Hospital, Chicago and was a member of Women of the Moose for over 50 years, and had served as the Star Recorder. Survived by Daughter and Son In Law, Judith A an d Jerry Hall of Tampa, Florida; Son William F. Riebe; of Tampa, Florida; Three Grandchildren ; Michael A Sherwood of Clearwater, Florida; Christine Tadlock, of Thomasboro, Illinois; Troy L. Hall of Lutz, Florida; one Brother, Richard TerHark, of Freeport, Illinois. Two great Granddaughters; Sarina M. Sherwood and Ashley a Tadlock.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Fred W. Riebe in 1988 and by nine brothers and sisters. Blount Curry & Roel , Memorial Park Chapel 5750 49th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida is handling the arrangements. 727-527-1196

Ann getrouwd Fred William Riebe on 30 dec 1939 in Dubuque, IA. Fred is geboren on 30 sep 1903; is gestorven on 29 nov 1988 in Waukegan, IL. [Gezinsblad]

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Tenant farmer around the Stephenson County area until 1965. In 1965 moved to Freeport and worked as a Pinkerton Guard at Kelly Springfield until his retirement. In 1999 still lives in his own home. Receives meals on wheels 4 days a week from the Freeport Hospital and CONTACT calls him daily for a reassurance call. No longer drives as of January 2, 1998, when he went through a stop light and hit another car. He was treated at the hospital; injuries were minor.

Likes to call The Journal Standard and have his little "sayings" AUTHished and especially likes to see his name in print.

Richard getrouwd Catherine Dinley on 23 mrt 1939 in Freeport, IL. Catherine is geboren on 19 dec 1907 in Freeport, IL; is gestorven on 20 aug 1989 in Freeport, IL; is begraven in Oakland Cemetery Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, USA . [Gezinsblad]

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from a clipping in mom's scrapbook:
TerHark-McCuen:
The wedding of Miss Clarabelle McCuen and George TerHark took place
Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Brainerd N. Clevert was
the officiating clergyman.
The church was decorated with white larkspur; hydrangeas and ferns, with
five and seven-branch candelabra, holding ivory candles on either side of
the altar. Miss Velma Wachlin presided at the organ, playing the wedding
march and accompanying Miss Effie Bruce in her two songs, "I Love You
Truly" and "At Dawning."
The bride wore a white satin gown, made on Princess lines, a finger-tip
veil, and carried a shower bouquet of roses and forget-me-nots.
She entered with her brother, Mervin Hasselman. Miss Jennie terHark,
sister of the groom, was maid of honor and wore a peach colored lace
dress (my note: she still had the dress and could still get into it at
George and Clarabelle's 50th wedding celebration, but I can't remember if
she could get it completely fastened in the back) and short face veil
held in place with blue delphiniums. She carried yellow roses and
delphinium. Carl Milligan was best man and the ushers were Bill Staas and
Ronald Snyder. Marilyn Jean Staas and Dorothy Ann Sauer, cousins of the
bride, in frocks of blue dotted Swiss and carrying French bouquets,
served as junior bridesmaids.
A reception followed the ceremony in the parlor of the church, ninety
guests being included in the invitations. The guests were received by the
bridal party and by Mrs. McCuen, who wore a navy blue dress. The bridal
table held a three tiered wedding cake with miniature bride and groom
topping the confection. Presiding at the table were the Misses Gertrude
Elmer, Esther Fitzgerald, Velma and Violet Strohacker and Mrs. W. G.
Staas.
The bride, daughter of Mrs. Charles McCuen, West Clark street, is a
graduate of Freeport high school, class of 1937, and is secretary of the
Freeport branch of station WROK.
The groom, who is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred TerHark, conducts
an orchestra and teaches piano and accordion. He and his bride will live
at 616 West Cottonwood street.
Out of town guests at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Hasselman and
son, Peter, Miss Jacqueline Kuhm, of Evanston; Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Wettengell and children, of Northbrook, IL; Mrs. Marvin Yoder, Bristol,
Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Beckness, Goshen, Ind.; Dr. and Mrs. Roy Kluck
and Miss Hazel Kluck, Rockford; the Misses Grace and Anna TerHark of
Waukegan.

George getrouwd Clarabelle Mccuen on 25 jun 1939 in Freeport, IL. Clarabelle is geboren on 21 aug 1919 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. [Gezinsblad]

Jennie getrouwd Avery George Keppen on 15 mrt 1941 in Freeport, IL. Avery is geboren on 25 apr 1918 in Stephenson County, IL; is gestorven on 21 mei 1998 in Arizona. [Gezinsblad]

Lewis getrouwd Margaret Gasmund on 14 feb 1923. Margaret is geboren on 08 feb 1901 in Freeport, IL; is gestorven on 28 mei 1982. [Gezinsblad]

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Died in his sleep

Fred getrouwd A. Ailts. [Gezinsblad]

Tom getrouwd . Onbekend [Gezinsblad]

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Birth date could have been 1897.

Ida getrouwd Guy W. Traut. Guy is geboren on 4 apr 1897 in Brazil, Indiana. [Gezinsblad]

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At age 16 moved with his family to a farm south of Clarion, IA. At the time of his death he had 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren

Jake getrouwd Geeske Carolus on 31 jan 1924 in Kanawha, IA. Geeske (dochter van Eilt Carolus en Derkje Mossel) is geboren on 9 nov 1897 in Nieuw Beerta, Beerta. [Gezinsblad]

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9/80 Grace Delger remembers: Her father -- Anno terHark -- said his brothers -- Fred and Harm -- got them all to come to U.S.A. as they would have better living in Illinois.

Grace getrouwd J. Delger. [Gezinsblad]

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7/81 Fred TerHark (Belmond, Iowa) remembers .. Uncle Tom brought the
parents from Holland. Anno & Kasper Lamfers got Harm started in farming.
Uncle Tom came over first. Fred, my grandfather was to serve in the Army
as a bodyguard to the queen but he deserted. if he ever went back he
would still have to serve. Anno left because he was next in line to serve
in the Army; if Fred left they would take him next. Don't know when the
rest came.
Buried in Amsterdam Cemetery, Belmond, IA

Fred getrouwd Elske Carolus. Elske is geboren on 13 aug 1900 in Nieuw Beerta; is gestorven on 6 sep 1992 in Amsterdam Cemetery Goodell, Hancock County, Iowa, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Wiebo getrouwd Anna Sweertman. Anna is geboren in 1910; is gestorven in 1972; is begraven in Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA . [Gezinsblad]

Hillena getrouwd Mike Kurtz on 18 okt 1927 in Belmond, IA. Mike is geboren on 17 okt 1900; is gestorven on 14 okt 1966. [Gezinsblad]

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Overleden:
OSAGE— Henry TerHark, 67, died Saturday night at Mitchell County Memorial Hospital in Osage. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church, Osage, Burial in Osage Cemetery. The Champion Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Freda; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Rapp of Stuart, Fla., and Mrs. James Pitzen of Rose Creek, Minn, and 11 brothers and sisters.

[Waterloo Courier, Monday, June 23, 1975, Waterloo, Iowa]
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Name: Henry Terhark
SSN: 485-38-2805
Last Residence: 50461 Osage, Mitchell, Iowa, United States of America
Born: 18 Apr 1908
Died: Jun 1975
State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (1952-1953)

Henry getrouwd Anna Freda Asche on 01 feb 1934. Anna is geboren on 15 jan 1910 in Illinois, USA; is gestorven on 6 mei 1982 in Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Osage Cemetery Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA . [Gezinsblad]

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1985: Had surgery on her knee, June 20, 1985. Celebrated her 75th birthday July 27. 2000: Cel ebrating her 90th birthday on July 27

Sadie getrouwd William S. Swenson on 4 jan 1934. William is geboren on 23 mei 1911; is gestorven in aug 1969. [Gezinsblad]

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Overleden:
CPL US ARMY WWII

Anno getrouwd Edith Jeanette Berhow on 31 jan 1940. Edith is geboren on 31 jan 1922 in Spirit Lake, IA; is gestorven on 7 feb 2000; is begraven in Evergreen Cemetery Clarion, Wright County, Iowa, USA. [Gezinsblad]

Jennie getrouwd H.J. Eygabroad [Gezinsblad]

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Died in Kanawha Community Nursing Home. Burial: Amsterdam Township Cemetery. At the time o f Tom's death they had 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Thomas getrouwd Verle Zeigler on 25 jan 1947 in Kanwha Methodist Parsonage. Verle is geboren in 1923; is gestorven on 22 jun 1997 in Mason City, IA. [Gezinsblad]

Herman getrouwd Mary Lou Finch in Crystal Lake, IA. Mary is geboren on 6 feb 1930 in Nevada, Story County, Iowa, USA; is gestorven on 7 jun 2005 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA; is begraven in Belmond Cemetery Belmond, Wright County, Iowa, USA. [Gezinsblad]