DeZeeuw, Pleun 1812-1899 and Elizabeth De Haan Family

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Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 3/3/2023 at 10:02:00

De Zeeuw, Pleun 1812-1899 and Elizabeth De Haan Family

This biography and family history was compiled by Wilma J. Vande Berg of the Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society and taken from various identified sources. The purpose was to find as much about the Pleun De Zeeuw family that was available from local sources. When family information is taken from various sources it is often found that the information varies from one source to another. Often birth places and dates are listed differently in various family reports. The information in this biography was stated as found in the source addressed.

A semblance of the life and times of Sioux County pioneers can be read about in several Sioux County books. “The Story of Sioux County” by Charles Dyk which gives a very colorful account of pioneer life with its joys and hardships. The book “Siouxland A History of Sioux County” by Nelson Nieuwenhuis gives great historical accounts of the area. The “1908 Sioux County Atlas” has historical accounts of the various townships of Sioux County. Also, the ‘Sioux County Iowa digital archives’ newspapers can be googled as such, and can be searched for pioneer's names that could lead to more items of interest in their daily life.

A written biography was not found for Pleum de Zeeuw. Information can be obtained from the obits of his children and from research of the family as presented in a report on ancestry.com that was submitted by others and not proofed by this submitter. Family can be followed in the census, immigration and church records. They were just hard working farmers trying to raise their families from the soil of Sioux county. Not much was publicized about there everyday life. Some of their older children lived and died young, or married and died in the Netherlands. See the children’s family reports below.

Immigration records list the members of the De Zeeuw family arriving 1870 at Pella Iowa, those listed were P. De Zeeuw, Mrs. P. De Zeeuw; Arie De Zeeuw, Jan De Zeeuw, Pleun A. De Zeeuw. However, no Ship’s passenger lists were searchable.

Souvenir History of Pella, Iowa1847 to the Present Time in 1922. Pella, IA: Booster Press, 1922, pp. 34-142. Page 136 entitled ‘Arrivals from Holland 1858-1876’. Page 141 Lists Pleun De Zeeuw, Mrs. P. De Zeeuw, Jan, Pleun Arie, and Arie De Zeeuw.

1870 census for Pella, Marion County Iowa taken on Aug 12, 1870. Lists Pleun de Zeeuw age 58 married a farm laborer, born Netherlands, his wife was Elizabeth age 55 born Netherlands, with them sons – John 26, Arie 18, and Arie P (or Pleun Arie) 15. All born Holland and farm laborers. (when searching for this listing in the 1870 census of Pella, it was under Plum A. Leener (Used search engine for the 1870 Marion County IA census for born 1821 Holland.)

1880 census of Holland Township Sioux County Lists Pleum De Zeeuw age 68, farmer with wife Elizabeth age 65 Children living with them were Pleun A. age 25 son, Arie age 28 son.
Also listed was son Jan De Zeeuw’s family as Jan age 34 farmer living in Holland Township with wife Driesje age 28 and their children Pluim 3, Matje 2, Rik 3 mo.
Also listed another De Zeeuw family of Gysbert age 44, farmer with wife Hendrika age 34 living in West Branch Township. However, this family was not closely related to Pleun and Elizabeth De Zeeuw, as they didn’t share same parentage.

1885 census of Holland Township Sioux county lists Pleun De Zeeuw age 72 born Neth, wife Elizabeth De Zeeuw age 70 born Neth. lived in Holland Township. Arie 33, and Pleun 29. lived in Capel Township.

1895 Plenn (Pleun) De Zeeuw was 82 years born in Holland living in Capel Township Sioux county IA. His son Pleun A. was 39 lived in Capel Township with his family , and his son John was 50 lived in Plato Township with his family

FAMiLY HISTORY - Pleun de Zeeuw was born 5 May 1812 Lekkerkerk, Zuid Holland, Netherlands He died 19 Oct 1899 at Orange Lake (aka) Middleburg IA. His parents were Arij de Zeeuw 1787-1830 and Appollonia van Dijk 1786 - , His wife was Elizabeth De Haan, She was born 26 Aug 1815 Barendrecht, Zuid Holland, Netherlands died 10 Sep 1892 Orange City, Iowa. Her parents were Jan Jansz de Haan 1877-1846 and Rookje den Ouden 1788-1833. Pleun and Elizabeth were married 3 Apr 1836 at Barendrecht, Zuid Holland Netherlands.

CHILDREN of Pleun De Zeeuw and Elizabeth De Haan
1. ROOKJE DE ZEEUW born 25 Feb 1837 Barendrecht ZH Neth. died 6 Mar 1875 Barendrecht ZH Neth. She married Laurens Johannes van Persie 1832, and they had children Geertruida Van Persie 1858-1923, Pleun Lauens van Persie 1860-1872, Elisabeth Laurens van Persie 1863-1949, Lourens Johannes Van Persie 1866-1866, Lourens Johannes van Persie 1870-1874, Hilletje Laurens van Persie 1872-1875 and Hillegonda Laurens van Persie 1875.

2. JOHANNA DE ZEEUW born 17 Jun 1838 Barendrecht ZH Neth. died 1 Sep 1880 Barendrecht Neth. She married Gerrit den Otter 1838-1918. No children found. He later married Geertje Vander Wilt

3. APOLLONIA DE ZEEUW born 17 Jun 1839 Barendrecht ZH. Neth. Married 30 Apr 1863 Barendrecht ZH Neth. died 6 Jul 1908 Emmons County North Dakota She married Dirk Biesheuvel 1834-1888 Harrison, SD. They immigrated 1875. They were the parents of Geertje Biehauvel 1864-1896, Elizabeth Biesheuvel 1865-1935, Heltigje Tillie Biesheuvel 1869-1908, Pleuntje Biesheuvel 1871-1908, Gerrit Biesheuvel 1874-1958, Jan Biesheuvel 1875-1965, Corelius Biesheuvel 1877-1960, Rokus Biesheuvel 1879-1918, and Ingus Biesheuvel 1882-1968.

4. MAGDALENA DE ZEEUW born 8 Aug 1840 Charlois, Rotterdam, ZH Neth. Married 15 Oct 1868 Barendrecht ZH Neth. died after/before 1935 in Iowa. She married Arie Vander Schoor born 1845-1882 Orange City, They had children – Aart Vander Schoor 1869, Pleun Vander Schoor 1870, Hendrik Vander Schoor 1872-1872, Elizabeth Vander Schoor 1873-1940, Henry Vander Schoor 1876-1925, Rokus Vander Schoor 1878, Rhoda Vander Schoor 1879-1905, Gerrit Vander Schoor 1881-1941.
In 1900 census of Orange City Magdelena Vander Schoor was age 59 born 1840 Netherlands. Living with her was Hendrik Vander Schoor 24, Gerrit Vander Schoor 18 and brother Arie De Zeeuw 49.
1910 She was living in Holland Tsp Sioux County a widow age 69, brother Arie 58 living with her.
In 1920 census Magelena Ver Schoor age 79 born 1841 Holland came in 1876 widowed and brother Arie De Zeeuw was living with her. Lost track of her after that. In 1923 when brother Arie died it didn’t mention her as surviving.

5. ARIE DE ZEEUW born 15 Nov 1842 Ridderkerk ZH Neth. died 24 Apr 1851 Rhoon, ZH Neth. Died at 9 years of age.

6. JAN ‘JOHN’ DE ZEEUW born 15 Apr 1844 Ridderkerk, ZH Neth. died 25 Mar 1914 Sioux Center IA. He married Driesje Sneller born 28 Jan 1852 Elburg Gelderland Neth. she died 1 Jan 1936 Sioux Center. IA. They had children – Pleun De Zeeuw 1876-1954, Martha De Zeeuw 1878-1956, Richard De Zeeuw 1880-1953, Elizabeth De Zeeuw 1881-1956, Peter J. De Zeeuw 1883-1939, Jan Arie De Zeeuw 1885-1887, John Arie De Zeeuw 1887-1972, Gertie De Zeeuw 1889-1970, Pearl De Zeeuw 1891-1963, Anna Heintje De Zeeuw 1893-1977 and Andrew DeZeeuw 1895-1980.
Sioux Center Nieuwsblad of Apr 1, 1914 (in Dutch) Translated: Obituary message
Wednesday evening, March 25, quietly sleeping in his Savior, Jan De Zeeuw, in the late age of 70 years, leaving a sorrowful widow, 10 children, all adults and some married, two brothers and one sister. Born in the Netherlands, in the province of South Holland, he moved with his parents as a youth to Pella IA in 1870 and in 1871 to Sioux County, where the family settled near Middleburg. He was therefore one of the pioneers. In 1876 he married Driesje Sneller, who now survives him with her children. First at Alton, they have lived in Sioux Center vicinity for the last 29 years and were members of First Ref. Church. From childhood the deceased brother feared the Lord and desired to serve Him. This he also sought to do, but sometimes complained about the imperfection of that service. For twenty years he has served the church as a faithful servant and able old man. He sought to win all to Jesus Christ and enticed them with the loveliness and excellency of the Lord's service which himself felt. He was given a steadfast confidence. He knew in whom he believed.
In his own household he was a fearful husband and father, held in high esteem and tenderly loved. Last fall he suffered a stroke. Family then feared that he was going to die. However, the hope of recovery began to revive a little later. It was not realized, in all his suffering this was his consolation: The Lord is near to the soul that sighs to Him. He comforts the heart that flees to Him weeping. He now rests from his labors, and his weeks follow with him. By his faith he still speaks after he has died. The neighbors, friends and all relations are kindly thanked for all the expressions of sympathy and assistance during his illness, death and funeral. On behalf of the family and at their request, F. Lubbers

7. HILLIGJE DE ZEEUW born 30 Aug 1845 Ridderkerk ZH Neth. died 15 Nov 1863 Barendrecht ZH Neth. She died at 18 years.

8. PIETER DE ZEEUW born 19 Apr 1849 Rhoon, ZH Neth. died 3 Jan 1850 Rhoon, ZH Neth. He was an infant of less that one year when he died.

9 ARIE DE ZEEUW born 10 Nov 1851 Barrendrecht ZH Neth. Died 16 Dec 1923 Orange City IA. He appeared to be single. Alton Democrat of Dec 22, 1923 Arie De Zeeuw Passes On. Arie De Zeeuw passed away at the county farm on Sunday where he had been living the past month. He was 72 years of age and had until recently made his home with Mr. and Mrs. John Groen. The funeral was held on Monday from the Groen home and later from the church. Rev. Engelsman officiating. (Mrs. John Groen was a daughter of Arie’s brother Pleun A. )

10. PIETER DE ZEEUW born 31 Jan 1853 Barendrecht ZH died 16 Sep 1857 Barendrecht ZH Neth He died as a child of over 4 years of age.

11. PLEUN DE ZEEUW born 27 Apr 1855 Ridderkerk, ZH Neth died 20 Apr 1929 Orange City IA He married Antje Van Veldhuizen 1859-1943. They had children - Elizabeth De Zeeuw 1882-1968, Jacob De Zeeuw 1884-1968, Pleun De Zeeuw 1886-1973, Jennie De Zeeuw 1888-1948, Hilligje Helen De Zeeuw 1890-1961, Antje Anna De Zeeuw 1892-1949, Peter De Zeeuw 1895-1977, William De Zeeuw 1897-1981, Rokus De Zeeuw 1899-1989, Johanna De Zeeuw 1900-1989, Lena De Zeeuw 1902-1987
Alton Democrat of April 26, 1929 under Sioux Center News. PLEUN DE ZEEUW EARLY RESIDENT CAME TO SIOUX COUNTY AS YOUNG MAN - MIDDLEBURG HIS HOME MANY YEARS Pleun De Zeeuw of Middleburg passed away at his home early Saturday morning after an illness of about six weeks. He was apparently recovering from his illness and was able to be up when suddenly stricken with paralysis a week before his death. He would have been 74 years of age Saturday of this week, Funeral services were held at the home at one o'clock and at the First Ref. church at two o'clock, in charge of Rev. Geo. Douwstra of Hull.
Mr. De Zeeuw was born in the Netherlands and came to the United States when 15 years of age. From Pela he came with the early settlers to Sioux county. On Nov. 29th, he was married at Orange City to Miss Anna Van Veldhuizen and the couple went to live on a homestead near Middleburg. There they continued to make their home until eight years ago, when they retired from the farm and moved to Middleburg. Mr. De Zeeuw was active in the church and community, where he was respected and honored. He is survived by bis wife and eleven children, namely: Mrs. E. De Leeuw, of Boyden; Jake De Zeeuw, Sheldon; Paul De Zeeuw, Middleburg; Mrs. Jake Verrips, Sioux Center; Mrs. John Hubbeling, Sheldon; Mrs. Bert Keizer, Peter, William and Rufus De Zeeuw, all of Middleburg; Mrs. John Groen and Mrs. Cornie Den Hartog of Orange City

Due to the fact that Middleburg was in between towns of the size that had active newspapers, sometimes the obits were quite condensed if mentioned at all when noted in neighboring towns' papers.

OBITUARY of Pleun De Zeeuw Sr. 1812-1899
DeZeeuw, Pleun Mr. born abt 1812 died 1899
Sioux County Herald of Oct 25, 1899 Pluyn De Zeeuw died at the home of this son, Pluen jr. near Middleburgh, at an early hour last Thursday morning. Deceased was a native of Holland, and came from Pella to Sioux County 28 years ago. His death was mainly caused by old age being 87 years and 6 months old at the time of his death. The funeral was held at Middleburgh, conducted by Rev. Koster, and the remains were interred in the Orange City cemetery. He leaves five children to mourn his demise.
Sioux Center News Oct 25, 1899 In Dutch
Translated: Friday night -Saturday the old gentleman De Zeeuw father of Jan De Zeeuw died here.

OBITUARY of Elizabeth Mrs. Pleun De Zeeuw died 1892
From the Alton Democrat of Sep 17, 1892.
Mrs. P. DeZeeuw of Orange City died last Saturday.
(From the marriage record in Holland found Pleun DeZeeuw age 23, born at Lekkerkerk, ZH, Neth. married at West Berendrect ZH. on 2 Apr 1836, to Lijsbet DeHaan age 20 born at Barendrecht, She was the daughter of Jan DeHaan and Rookje DenOuden. Pleun was the son of Arij DeZeeuw and Apolionia VanDijk. )
DeVolksvriend of Sept 15, 1892 page 5 (In Duth) Translated: On Saturday died woman De Zeeuw from this place, being 77 years old. On Monday afternoon, her remains were buried. Also a memorial box notice. In my old age I lament the loss of my good companion Elizabeth De Haan, who was taken from me by death on Saturday. She reached the age of 77 years and 2 months. Trusting to see her soon again in much better regions, I wish to serve with patience the Lord's edge. Orange City IA 18 Sep 1892.

No picture of the old couple, Pleun and Elizabeth De Zeeuw was not found. If anyone has a photo of them contact our page coordinator to upload it here. However, there is a family picture of Their son, Pleun A. De Zeeuw’s family in Sec 3 page 34 of the 1908 Sioux County Atlas as referenced on our site under Atlases. There is a BIOS of their son, Jan De Zeeuw family with picture in the BIOS section of our page.