Ungersma, Pieterke (Mrs. Henry) 1837-1905

UNGERSMA, MULDER, WOLTERS

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 7/30/2013 at 14:29:12

From the Alton Democrat of March 18, 1905

Died in south Alton Wednesday night at ten fifteen Mrs. Henry Ungersma at the age of sixty eight years.

Deceased had been in poor health for some time suffering from ascites due to liver trouble.

Three sons are left to mourn with the sorrowing husband.

For several years the Ungersma family lived on the D. Gleysteen farm and two years ago moved to Sibley and only last week moved back to Alton. The funeral was held this Friday afternoon from the Reformed church.

(From www.wiewaswie.nl Marriage od Hindrik Ungersma born Feb 1830 Spijk, Gr. Neth. to Pieterke Mulder born Apr. 1837 Godlinze, Gr. Neth. married May 17, 1866 at Bierum Gr. Neth. She was the daughter of Hindrik Jans Mulder and Trijntje Jans Wolters.
In 1880 they were living in Danforth IL and had three children: Hendriken 5, Dirk 3, and Arent 9 mo. They came to USA in 1873.
In 1900 they were living in Nassau Sioux County Iowa with son Henry age 25. )