DAVID WELLE

DAVID WELLE

Born in the City of Gorengem, South Holland, where he lived and received his
education. He came to Pella with his parents in 1847, and settled with them on a
farm. Mr. Welle will be best remembered by the older residents as the agent for
the United Express Company, and a partner in the livery business, conducted for
many years under the firm name of Wheeler & Welle. This firm deserves great
credit for being the pioneers in improving the breed of draft horses in this
part of Iowa, they being the first to ship in pedigreed Norman horses for
breeding. Mr. Welle was a man of genial disposition, who counted his friends by
the score. He was a public spirited citizen, always ready to encourage any
movement that was for the improvement of the community. His death occurred
September 1, 1902.

J. T. VAN ZANTE

Since J. T. moved to Pella from a farm near Monroe some years ago, he has become
known as one of our most popular and successful auctioneers and dealers in real
estate. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and of the Baptist Church. A
few years ago he built a beautiful home south of the East Market Square, and it
is the hope of his large host of friends that he and his estimable family will
remain as permanent citizens of Pella.

JOHN WELLE

The youngest son of the Welle family, came to Pella with his parents in 1847,
and settled on the farm. He was born in Gorengem, South Holland. After his
marriage he lived for many years on the farm, about three miles west of Pella,
now owned by Walter Nollen. Here he was known as one of our most progressive and
successful farmers and stock raisers. A number of years ago he moved to Jasper
county, where he bought a large farm and became one of the noted farmers and
stock raisers of that county. Later he retired from active life and moved to
Newton, where he and his wife still reside.