VanderZwaag, Hindrik 'Henry' 1848-1922

VANDERZWAAG, SIJTSEMA, RAVESTEIN

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 3/4/2022 at 18:22:57

Vander Zwaag Hindrik Henry born 10 Dec 1848 died 12 Dec 1922 Buried in Capel Tsp cemetery Middleburg IA.

Find a Grave lists Henry Vander Zwaag born 12 Oct 1849 ‘t Zandt Groningen Netherlands died 12 Dec 1922 Orange City IA buried at Middleburg Iowa. His parents were Benne Barnjes Van Der Zwaag and Geertjen Eltjes Sijtsema , wife was Clara, and children listed were - Peter VZ, Effie Veld, Ben VZ, Bert VZ, Jake H. VZ, Henry VZ, and William VZ.

A family report on ancestry.com adds that his wife was Clara Ravestein 1857 born Meerkerk S. H. Netherlands and died 4 Jan 1948 Orange City IA. Children listed in that report were – Gerite 1880-1973, Peter 1881-1962, Effie Veld 1883-1958, Ben 1886-1967, Bert 1890-1960 and Jake H. 1892-1969.

DeVolksvriend of Dec 14, 1922 In Dutch

Dinsdag morgen overleed de 74 jarige Henry Van der Zwaag, wonende 5 mijlen Noord van de stad. De man leed aan suikertering. Begrafenis Zaterdag n.m.om half 1 aan huis en om 1 uur in de Ger Kerk te Middleburg.
Translated: Tuesday morning 74 year old Henry Van der Zwaag who lives 5 miles north of the city, passed away. The man suffered from sugar consumption (diabetes?) Funeral Saturday at half past 1 at home and at 1 PM. In the Ref. Church in Middleburg.