WM. LUBBERDEN

Was born in Alsmeer, the Netherlands, October 7, 1838. He came to America in
1847, arriving at Pella before the building of "Strooistad" (Straw Town). He was
united in marriage to Jane Stomphorst in the spring of 1867 and settled on a
farm three miles southeast of town. Of this union six children were born. The
wife and mother died in 1896. Mr. Lubberden remained on the farm until 1907.
Since that time he made his home with his children in Pella, until the time of
his death which occurred the 6th day of July, 1922. He was a man of strong
Christian character, modest and unassuming in his ways, yet always ready to do
his part in anything that made for the well being and advancement of the
community. During his long life here he enjoyed the respect and confidence of
all who knew him and his death was mourned by a large circle of friends.

JOHN DYKSTRA

Born in Nylander, Province of Friesland, Netherlands, November 13, 1845, and was
raised there until he reached manhood when he came to America with his parents
in 1867 and located in Jasper county. In the spring of 1874 he came to Pella and
engaged in business with Van Spanckeren & Stubenrauch, in the general
merchandising business. This partnership continued until August, 1897, when he
started in business for himself. He had a limited amount of capital, but
gradually worked himself up to where he was considered the leading merchant of
his time. In the spring of 1878 he was united in marriage to Miss J. Terpstra.
She was a native of New York and born December 8, 1853. During his lifetime in
the community he was considered one of the progressive citizens of the community
and assisted greatly in the building up of the city which he lived to enjoy
until 1921.

JOHN DYKSTRA