and Kansas. Twenty-seven Baptist churches were erected and dedicated free of
debt during his lifetime, the work of which was accomplished by his special
efforts. He moved to Pella in 1892 in order that his children might profit by
the advantages of Central University and particularly to receive a Christian
college training.

DIRK STUBENRAUCH

Born in Kerk Driel, Province of Gelderland, Netherlands, February 21st, 1810. He
was married to Miss Everdina Schotveld on or about 1839. To this union was born
one son, John H. Stubenrauch, on October 8th, 1842. He with his family arrived
in Baltimore, Maryland, U. S. A., on December 24th, 1846, and was living in
Baltimore when the Dutch Colony arrived in this country in 1847. They moved to
Albany, New York, and from there to Buffalo, New York. In 1849 he with his
family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and lived there during the great fire and
cholera epidemic. On the 8th day of April, 1851, they moved to Pella, Iowa, and
on June 28th, 1852, he became a naturalized citizen. He was one of the men who
aided greatly in building up the business and social part of Pella. For years he
followed the tailoring business. His death occurred January 12th, 1892, aged 82
years.

HENRY VAN MAREN

Born in the Netherlands on May 15th, 1835. He came to America with his parents
on the good ship Pieter Floris and settled in Marion county. His father engaged
in the manufacture of brick, which was at that time made exclusively by hand,
and Henry was engaged in this business and farming until twenty-three years of
age, when he took up the trade of blacksmithing. After working at his trade for
two years he engaged in business for himself. This venture was extraordinary at
this particular time as he was without means, his capital being his trade, his
good health his greatest asset. He worked his way up in this business and when
he retired October 21st, 1918, he was considered one of the leading business men
in farm machinery and vehicle business. He was united in marriage to Miss
Johanna Dunninck in 1859. She was born in the Netherlands June 26th, 1859, and
died June 26th, 1910. To this union were born three sons and three daughters.
Arie and John are deceased, Newton still lives in this city. The eldest daughter
also passed away in early life and the two, Henrietta and Mary, remain at home
and are making his life comfortable in declining years.