DeYoung, Roel 1858-1944 & Grietje Nieuwenhof Family

DEYOUNG, DEJONG, NIEUWENHOF, VANVUREN, SIEBEN, NEINHUIS

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 4/22/2023 at 14:07:02

De Young, Roel 1858-1944 and Grietje Nieuwenhof Family

The biography of the Roel De Young family was put together from various sources from the local archives as cited by Wilma J. Vande Berg of the Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society. Noticeably there are many discrepancies in spellings, dates and places from one record to another. The submitter has posted the information as found in the cited record.

RESEARCH NOTES: (From a family history on Ancestry.com submitted by other than this submitter)

Roel De Young was born 23 March 1858 South Holland, Cook, Illinois and died 12 Apr 1944 Rock Valley Sioux Iowa. He was the son of Arie de Jong born 7 Sep 1823 Noordeloos, Zuid Holland Netherlands died 3 Feb 1903 South Holland, Cook, IL and Anna Van Vuren born 21 Mar 1822 Gorinshem, Zuid Holland Netherlands died 3 May 1887 South Holland, Cook, IL. Arie and Anna were married 3 Feb 1848 in South Holland, Cook, Illinois. Arie De Jong arrived in New York 27 Apr 1847 recorded in the Baltimore, Passenger and Immigration lists. He had joined the several Religious Seceders that had come the same time that Rev.Van Raalte came to the Holland Michigan area.

Roel De Young married 31 Mar 1881 at South Holland IL to Grietje ‘Maggie’ Nieuwenhof born 6 Jul 1863 Netherlands and died 6 Oct 1920 Rock Valley IA. She was the daughter of Jacob Nieuwenhof born 2 Nov 1836 died 2 Jun 1907 Orange City IA and Trientje Siebe Sieben born 1 Oct 1840 Texel, North Holland and died 24 Oct 1884 Orange City, Iowa.

During the period of time the family was living in Capel Township, Roel De Young had a general store and a peddle wagon stocked with supplies needed by the settlers. He was instrumental in the early progression of the town of Middleburg. Excerpt from the Book ‘A Century of Middleburg Free Grace Reformed Church 1885-1985; as the church expanded, a village arose. First it was just the parsonage. Then in 1892, Roel De Jong established a general store and organized a weekly grocery route throughout the territory. In the next few years, the good fortune of the De Jong Store attracted other businesses to Middleburg. … A post office was then built in this place called Middleburg with Roel de Jong as postmaster. At first the mail was received twice a week and later three times a week.

CENSUS RECORDS - Census takers often didn’t understand the Dutch immigrants, therefore there are errors in the results. Also children were usually sent out to work at young ages and therefore were not included in the family group in that particular census.

1850 Census of Thornton, Cook, Illinois, Ara Deyoung age 27 born about 1823 Holland, a farmer, wife Hannah Deyoung age 29? born abt 1821 Holland – Child Ketty Deyoung, female born about 1849, Illinois. (this Ketty born 1849 must be Geertje DeJong born 1849)

1860 Census of Thornton, Cook, Illinois Ary Deyoung age 40 born abt 1820 Holland, Post Office Thornton Station, Dook IL. Farmer, personal value 400, real estate 1300, wife Anna age 31 born about 1829 Holland, Children – Henry Deyoung (no age he was born 1857), Peter Deyoung abt 6 mo. In a family report on the Arie De Jong family (father of Roel) it indicates that their was a Roel DeYoung born 1858, and a Pieter DeYoung born 1860. So evidently Roel born 1858 was skipped in the 1860 census.

1870 Census of Thornton, Cook, Illinois Arie Deyong age 47 born abt 1823 Holland living in Thornton, Cook, Illinois, post office South Holland, farmer, personal value 800, realestate 3200, wife Anna Deyong age 48, children Margaret Deyong age 14 born IL, Rose Deyong born 1858 IL. Rose is marked as female. (Possibly an error by the enumerator of the census in the pronouncation of the name and assumption this was Rose, this entry most likely is Roel)

1880 Census of Thornton, Cook, Illinois had Reuhl De Young age 22 born about 1858 in Illinois, lived at Thornton, Cook, Illinois, son, single, father Arie De Young 57 yrs , mother Annie De Young 58 yrs, son Reuhl De Young 22.

1885 Sioux County census was not able to find him.

1895 Capel Township Sioux County IA Roel De Young was 36 yrs of age. Born in IL, lived in Capel Township Sioux County IA. Gertje De Young was 31 yrs born Holland, Trentje 10 yrs born IL, Anna 8, born Sioux Co. IA, Geertje 5 born Sioux Co., Jacob 3 born Sioux Co., living with them was a Jan De Young age 22, born Holland.

1900 Capel Township Sioux County IA Roel De Young was age 42, born Mar 1858 IL, living in Capel Township Sioux County IA, married 1881, a merchant, Wife Gertie age 36, born Jul 1863 Holland, She immigrated in 1866, married 1881, Children – Eddie 18, Katie 18, Anna 13, Gertie 10, Jacob 8, and Martin 3.

1910 Holland Township Sioux County IA Roel Deyoung age 52 born 1858 Illinois, lived in Holland Tsp. Sioux IA, wife Grietge Deyoung age 47 born 1863, came to USA in 1867, Children – Jacob 18, Martin 13, Herman 9 and John R. 3.

1915 Residence Orange City Iowa

1920 Residence Rock Valley IA The 1920 U.S. census has them living in Rock Township, naturalized in 1875, neither of them with a stated occupation; sons Martin (22) and Herman (18) working as farm laborers, and son John R. (12) in school. Her name is rendered as Gretji.

1921 April 11, Roel De Young married Effie Nienhuis 1873-1961

1940 Residence Rock Valley IA

CHILDREN of Roel De Young and Grietje Nieuwenhof

Katie Mrs.Henry Vander Wilt

1. ARIE ‘ED’ DE YOUNG born 15 Jan 1882 South Holland Cook, IL died 28 Feb 1921 Portland Oregon. He married Anna Slikkerveer 1883-1939 Children listed were Margaret E. De Young 1905, De Young child 1906-1910. Wife #2 Jean

2. KATHERINE DE YOUNG born 22 Mar 1884 Cook County IL. Died 15 Dec 1871 Sibley Iowa She married Henry A. Vander Wilt born 12 Aug 1879 Orange City IA died 4 May 1947 Sibley, Iowa. Children listed were Artie 1904-1977, Margaret 1906-1999, Arnolda 1908-1952, Roland 1910-1983, Arnold 1912-2000, Angeline 1913-2009, Caroline 1915-2003, Martina 1918-1982, Geraldean 1920-2003, Harold 1923-1929, Evin 1925-2008.

3. ANNA DE YOUNG born 10 Jun 1886 Middleburg, Sioux, Iowa died 27 Jan 1956 Hull, Iowa. She married Marinus A. Bomgaars born 1884-1960
Obituary Source: Sioux Center News (2-9-1956)
Mrs. Marinus Arie Bomgaars, formerly Anna De Young, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roel De Young who operated a store in Middleburg, passed away Friday evening at her home. She had a stroke four years ago and hasn’t been well since that time. She had attained the age of 69 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday, at 1 P.M. from the home and 1:30 P.M. from the First Reformed Church with the Rev. W. Rozeboom officiating. Pall bearers were nephews of the deceased. Left to mourn her departure are her husband and four children; Arie of Boyden; Roy of Rock Valley; Celia, Mrs. Gerrit Miersma, of Hull and Margaret, Mrs. Wessel Van Riessen of Sheldon. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, one brother, Herman De Young of Long Beach, California, two sisters, Kate, Mrs. Henry Vander Wilt of Sibley and Gertie, Mrs. Bert Ver Steeg of Hull.

4. GERTRUDE DE YOUNG born 20 Jul 1889 Middleburg Iowa Died 1968 Sioux County IA. She married Bert VerSteeg
Obituary - Source: Sioux Center News (5-9-1968) Born: 1890 Died: May 4, 1968
Funeral services were held at the First Reformed Church in Hull Tuesday, May 7, for Mrs. Bert Gertrude (De Young) Ver Steeg, 78, who died in the Sioux Center Community. Services were conducted by the Reverend David Ter Beest and burial was made in the Hull Cemetery. Survivors include three sons - Ronald of Rock Rapids, Iowa, Vernon of Luverne, Minnesota, and Norman of Hardwick, Minnesota; four daughters - Mrs. John De Groot, and Mrs. Harry De Jager of Luverne, Minnesota, Mrs. Ben Van Veldhuizen of Raymond, Minnesota, and Mrs. Lawrence De Wilt of Boyden, Iowa; a brother, Herman De Young, of Long Beach, California; a sister, Mrs. Henry Vander Wilt, of Sibley, Iowa; 40 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

5. JACOB JACK DE YOUNG born 3/13 Jan 1892 Middleburg Iowa died 10 Aug 1941 Los Angeles CA. He married Jean Marshal 1902-1993 Children – unknown.

6. MARTIN DE YOUNG born 16 Mar 1897 Middleburg Iowa died 9 Oct 1946 Long Beach CA. He married Margaret Kraai 1898-1970 Children – Margaret Ruth De Young 1921-2011, Peter Jean De Young 1922-2013, Genevieve Katherine De Young 1925-2008, Dean Gordon De Young 1930-2017.

7. HERMANUS ‘HERMAN’ DE YOUNG born 20 Mar 1901 Middleburg, Iowa died 28 Mar 1992 San Bernardino, CA He married Sarah Elenore Reeve 1905-1996 One child listed as Mary Louise DeYoung 1928-1998.

8. JOHN ROLAND DE YOUNG born 11 Mar 1907 Orange City IA died 9 Aug 1952 Los Angeles CA. He married Velma R. Ingersoll 1917-1994. Unknown if children.

OBITUARY of Roel De Young 1858-1944

From the Rock Valley Bee, April 21, 1944: He died April 11, 1944 per Alton Democrat. FUNERAL ROEL DE YOUNG, IS HELD FRIDAY ( ) added by submitter
Roel De Young was born on the 23rd of March 1858 at South Holland, Ill., on March 31, 1881. (was married 1881 he died 11 April 1944 ) died 1944 having attained the age of 86 years and 20 days. He was united in marriage to Grietje Nieuwenhof at South Holland, Ill. on March 31, 1881.
[Note that there is obviously a line missing that includes the month and day of his death, and that South Holland, Ill. is given twice. It is impossible to tell whether the repeat was accidental, or whether he was born as well as married there.]
To this union eight children were born. Four years later they came to Iowa, settling in Sioux county, southwest of Sioux Center, where Mr. De Young devoted himself to farming. In the year 1880 ( he was not married in 1880 yet, living in Illinois) he built the first store (about 1890) at what is known as Middleburg and continued in business there until they moved to Rock Valley where the family resided since. Mrs. De Young preceded him in death in 1920 and also one son Edward, in 1921 and another, Jake, in 1941. In April, 1921, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Effie Postma.
He is survived by his widow and six children, Katie, Mrs. Vander Wilt, of Sibley; Anna, Mrs. Bomgaars of Hull; Gerty, Mrs. B. Ver Steeg of Hull; Martin and Herman of Long Beach, Calif., John of Los Angeles; also by 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Mr. De Young served for many years as elder of the First Reformed church.
Funeral services were held at the First Reformed church April 14, conducted by Rev. H. J. Aberson. A duet, "Face to Face," was sung by Mrs. Allen Bouthuis and Mrs. Gerrit Wissink. A solo, "In the Garden," was sung by Hermina Miersuis/ Miersma[?], 5 year old granddaughter of the deceased. [Followed by a sentimental poem.]
------
From the Alton Democrat of April 17?,1944 R. De Young Roel De Young passed away at his home here at noon Tuesday, April 11. Mr. De Young -was born in South Holland, 111., on March 23, 1858. He married Gretje Nieuwenhof on March 31, 1881. To this union 8 children -were born, two of whom are Arie and Jacob preceded him in death. His wife died Oct- 6, 1920. On April 11, 1921, he married Mrs. Effie Postma. He is survived by his wife and 6 children, Katie, Mrs. Henry Vander Wilt of Sibley: Anna, Mrs. Marinus Bomgaars of Hull; Gertie, Mrs. Bert Ver Steeg of Hull: Martin and Herman of Long Beach. Calif., and John, of Los Angeles. He farmed, had a store at Middlebnrg, lived in Orange Gity and then in 1916 came to Rock Valley. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the First Ref. church conducted by Rev. A. J. Aberson. Mrs Allen Bonthuis and airs. Gerrit Wissink sang Face to Face. A great granddaughter, Hermina '.Miersma, sang ;1n The Garden". About 50 relatives from out of town attended the funeral. Pallbearers were R- Sneller, B. Blankespoor, A. Gaalswyk, L. Vollink, H? Hoeffel and Mr. Oosten.
The Sioux County Cemetery Index has De Young, Roel, b. 1858 d. 1944 ss Maggie, Valley View Cem Rock Valley IA.
He willed all his property to his three daughters, subject to a life estate in his widow, Effie De Young. The estate consists of 160 acres of land in Day county, S.D., and household goods. (Rock Valley Bee, June 16, 1944)

OBITUARY of Mrs Roel De Young 1863-1920
From the Rock Valley Bee, October 8, 1920:
DEATH OF MRS. R. DEYOUNG
Mrs. R. DeYoung died at her home in Rock Valley Wednesday evening after a long and lingering illness with paralysis. About nine years ago she was stricken with this dread disease and she has been an invalid since that time. For the past three years she has been unable to speak.
The subject of this sketch was born in Holland, July 6, 1863, and was at the time of her death fifty-seven years and three months old. At the age of four years, she came with her parents to this country. The family settled at South Holland, Illinois, where she received her education and grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to R. De Young and she and her husband moved to Sioux County about thirty-five years ago. They resided at Sioux Center, Orange City, Middleburg, and for the past four years at Rock Valley.
Besides her husband and other relatives she leaves to mourn eight children, the youngest about fourteen years old. She was a woman of good Christian character and bore her long years of sickness patiently. The bereaved husband and children have the sympathy of many friends in their great sorrow. At this writing arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.
From the Alton Democrat, October 16, 1920: Rock Valley news: Mrs. Grietje DeYoung (nee Nieuwenhof), wife of our worthy townsman, R. DeYoung, was born in Holland, July 6, 1863, and died at her home in Rock Valley of paralysis on Oct. 6, 1920, at the age of 57 years and three months.
The deceased when of tender years emigrated with her parents to America and located at South Holland, Ill., where she spent the years of her youth and early girlhood, and as she grew to womanhood she acquired a cheerful and kindly disposition that designated all the years of her life. On March 31, 1881, she married R. DeYoung at South Holland, Ill., and found in him a congenial companion, to whom she was faithful and devoted in the most extensive meaning of these terms. During the years that spanned their marital associations they lived in happy companionship, although she was afflicted for nine years, and five of those years she could not speak, yet that affectionate devotion was not lessened in the slightest degree.
She was the mother of eight children, three girls and five boys, namely: Mrs. Henry Vander Wilt, Mrs. M. Bomgaars, and Mrs. Bert Ver Steeg of Middleburg, Edward of Oregon, Martin of Andover, S.Dak., Jake, Herman and John, who were present to pay the last tribute of respect to a departed mother, except Edward, who could not be present due to unavoidable circumstances.
After four years of their marriage they moved to Iowa in 1885 and located at Sioux Center, where they resided till 1889, when her husband engaged in the mercantile business at Middleburg. In 1906[?] her husband disposed of his business interests at Middleburg, and moved to Orange City, and in 1916 they moved to Rock Valley where she continuously resided till her passing. She was a devout member of the Reformed church, and lived an exemplary and consistent Christian life.
Funeral services were conducted at the Reformed church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the presence of many sympathizing neighbors and friends, by the pastor Rev. H. Colenbrander, after which her remains were consigned to the last home of man in Valley View cemetery. She leaves a husband and children and five sisters and two brothers to mourn her departure. The bereaved have the sympathy of their many friends in their hour of extreme sorrow.
The Sioux County Cemetery Index has De Young, Maggie, b. 1863 d. 1920 ss Roel. Valley View Cem Rock Valley IA

OBITUARY of Wife #2: Mrs. Effie De Young:
From the Rock Valley Bee, July 13, 1961:
Mrs. Effie De Young, daughter of Sebe and Elizabeth Neinhuis, was born Sept. 15, 1873, in Chicago, Ill. She came to Rock Valley in 1905 with her father and sister Elsie who both preceded her in death. In 1907 she was united in marriage to Charles Postma who passed away in 1916. In 1921 she was united in marriage to Roel De Young who passed away in 1944.
She was a great lover of music and put forth every effort to study music. She had been church organist for 45 years. She taught in Sunday School for 48 years and for many years was active in missionary societies, and in her younger years, in C. E. [Christian Endeavor] society. She had no children and was the last survivor of a family of nine children. She is survived by nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
In October 1958 she fell in her Rock Valley home and broke her hip. She was taken to the Community hospital in Sioux Center. As soon as the Nursing Wing was ready, she took residence there and remained till her death on July 4, 1961.
Funeral services were held in the First Reformed church in Rock Valley on Friday afternoon, with the Rev. H. Poppen officiating, and burial in the Valley View Cemetery, under the direction of the Coop Burial Ass'n of Sioux Center, Iowa.

No picture was found in the local archives for the family of Roel De Young. On this picture family members not identified. Statement on back – This was our house in Middleburg when we had the store, Grandpa and Grandma De Young. My mother’s home, donated by the de Jager family.

Sioux Biographies maintained by Linda Ziemann.
WebBBS 4.33 Genealogy Modification Package by WebJourneymen