From Jodi Johnston

 

 

 

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Hans Sierks (standing) and unknown

 

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Sierks Family

L to R: Hans Peter Sierks, son, Peter August Sierks,
Julia Ann Hochstrasser Sierks, abt 1897, Galva, IA.

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William Sierks was a brother of Hans Sierks, whose photo already is shown on the site. Both William and Hans were residents of Ida County; William lived there for several years around 1900 and Hans lived there even longer around 1900 until after 1910.

William eventually was murdered in Sioux City, Iowa in 1910, following a quarrel with another man over a horse. William was married to Clara Hochstrasser who had lived in Ida County for many years.