Pelmulder, Tryntje (Mrs. Jelle) 1821-1882

PELMULDER

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:36

Source: Sioux County Herald (6-15-1882)

Born: March 18, 1821
Died: June 1, 1882

The deceased was born at Holwerd, province of Friesland, Netherlands, March 18th, 1821, and was married to Jelle Pelmulder, May 8th, 1841. Tryntje Pelmulder, with her husband and family, emigrated to America 1855, and settled in Marion County, Iowa and remained there until 1870, when they came to Sioux County being one of the first families to come to the colony and located on a farm four miles north of town; some seven years ago the family moved to Orange City, where they have since resided.

Mrs. Pelmulder was the mother of eight children, six daughters and two sons, all of whom are living and all married except Mary, the youngest, who is at home. The children are - Trientje, Martha, Jeltje, Stoffertje, Jan, Isabella, Charles, Allie, and Mary.

Mrs. Pelmulder was a member of the Reformed Church, and showed by her consistent daily life that she was indeed a Christian. Her virtues were of a character to endear her to all with whom she came in contact. She was an affectionate wife, a kind and loving mother, a good neighbor, a friend to the poor; always ready to help those who needed help. Such a woman as her children may be proud to call by the endearing name of mother.

The husband and children have the sympathy of the entire community.