VanZanten, George 1837-1909

VANZANTEN, WELVAART, VANDEREEMS

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:37

Van Zanten George born 1837 died 1909 wife Sadie buried in West Lawn Cemetery Orange city IA.

Marriage record in the Netherlands has Gatze Jans van Zanten born at Nijland 23 years, wife Tjitske Cornelis van der Eems born Oosterend age 19, He was the son of Jan Sinnekes van Zanten and Wlisabeth Thijses Welvaart. Tjitske 'Sadie' was the daughter of Cornelis Van der Eems and Martje Bouwes Hamersma, married 2 Aug 1862 at Hennaardersdeel, Friesland Neth.

In the 1900 census the family was living in Northbridge Mass., came in 1896, married 1864 Holland, worked in a Machine shop, George was born Sep. 1837 Holland, wife Sadie age 57 born Mar 1843 Holland, George 16, Marchie - Mrs. Dirk Wilson 30, William 3.
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DeVolksvriend of Aug 5, 1909

On July 29, Gatze Van Zanten passed away at the age of 72 years. We do not mourn as those who have no hope. Thank you very much to all who have assisted us so well. Mrs. Van Zanten v. D. Ems and Children. Orange City Aug 3, 1909.

Thursday died at the age of almost 72 years Mr. G. Van Zanten, residing about 3 miles north of the city. He was suffering from kidney disease and at times had to endure quite a lot of pain. He bears a wife and several children whose names are known to us only two: Mrs. Kroeze at Sheldon and Mrs. Abertus Tietema in Minn., A married daughter in California, 3 married daughters in the east, a son in the insane asylum and another son and daughter home.

The deceased came many years ago from Gastmeer, Friesland, to America with his family and settled in the east, where he spent many years. He came to Sioux County and lived for a time some miles south of the town, until a few years ago when he settled on the 20 acres belonging to P. Houtsma. He was a silent one in the land, and during his life he showed little manifestation of his faith; but in his last days he turned away from his faith in Jesus and was in great need of prayer. The burial order took place on Saturday afternoon from the church of the 1st Ger. church., And a striking discourse was delivered by Rev. Englishman in response to Luke 18 vs. 13. O God have mercy on me a sinner, which were almost the last words uttered by the deceased.