Sipma, Ritske Aukes 1808-1897

SIPMA, DEVRIES, REITSMA

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 6/18/2011 at 18:46:42

From the Alton Democrat of Feb 27, 1897
R. A. Sipma one of the early pioneer
settlers of Sioux courity,passed peacefully
away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. Vander Haak four miles northeast of Orange City, last Saturday evening. Mr. Sipma had attained the ripe old age of eighty-nine years. He was well and favorably known throughout the county, and
his death will be universally mourned. The funeral was held from the True Reformed church in Orange City last Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Breen
conducting the obsequies.
(From an account on Acestry.com Ritske Aukes Sipma born 1 Aug 1808 Dokkum Dongeradeel Friesland Netherlands died 20 Feb 1897 Orange City Iowa. He was the son of Auke Sipkes Sipma and Ytje Ritskes Reitsma. Wife Antje DeVries 1810-1882. Children - Sjoerd Sipma 1838; Ytje 1839; Isabelle 1840; Flora 1841; Sjoerd 1842; Hiltje 1846; Lilly 1846; Ollie 1848; Sip 1849; Richard 1853; and Aukje 1856.)