Reinders, Geertruida (Mrs. John) 1832-1916

REINDERS, JANSEN

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:37

Source: Hospers Tribune (8-4-1916)

Born: March 5, 1832
Died: July 29, 1916

Mrs. John Reinders of near Orange City died Saturday, aged 82 years.

Some 34 years ago Geertruida (Jansen) came to America with her husband and seven sons, Gsybert, Gerrit, John, Gerald, Reyer, Evert, and Brunis, from Holland, and settled near Orange City and remained there continuously.

Mr. Reinders died some years ago. The boys all farm in the vicinity of Orange City.
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Mrs. John Reinders, living east of town died suddenly Saturday afternoon at the age of 82 years. She came to this country with her husband and seven sons about thirty-four years ago. The family lived at the time near Orange City. Her husband died in June 1898. Her sons are Gysbert, Gerrit, Jan, Gerard, Evert, Reyer and Brunis Reinders, all living at Orange City. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the house and at 2 p.m. in the Christian Reformed church.

Source: Alton Democrat issue of 5 August 1916, page 6, Orange City column.
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