Nine Generations

Klassina "Clara" Versteeg

Female, #7151, Deceased, b. 26 April 1895, d. 18 December 1980

RelationshipsGrandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Nickolas Versteeg (1866-1937)
Mother*Jannetje Versteeg (1867-1945)

Family: Hantje "Henry" Bouma (1891-1983)

Daughter*Frances Bouma + (1923-2001)



Biographical Details

1895Birth nameKlassina "Clara" Versteeg was born on 26 April 1895 in Orange City, Iowa.
1916MarriageShe married Hantje "Henry" Bouma in Leota on 21 March 1916.
1923Birth of ChildHer daughter, Frances Bouma, was born on 24 July 1923 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1937Death of ParentHer father, Nickolas Versteeg, died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945Death of ParentHer mother, Jannetje Versteeg, died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1980DeathKlassina "Clara" Versteeg died on 18 December 1980 in Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota.
About 1980BurialShe was buried about 19 December 1980 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1983Death of SpouseHer husband, Hantje "Henry" Bouma, died on 17 July 1983 in Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota.
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Nickolas Versteeg

Male, #7152, Deceased, b. 18 December 1866, d. 1 August 1937

RelationshipsGreat-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Klaas Versteeg (1838-1915)
Mother*Neeltje den Hartog (1843-1916)

Family: Jannetje Versteeg (1867-1945)

Daughter*Neeltje Versteeg (1891-1971)
Daughter*Francyna “Frances” Versteeg (1892-1976)
Daughter*Klassina "Clara" Versteeg + (1895-1980)
Daughter*Lorrain Versteeg (1897-1973)
Daughter*Sarah Versteeg (1899-1956)
Son*Nickolas Versteeg, Jr. (1900-1984)
Daughter*Margaret Versteeg (1902-1978)
Son*Gysbert Versteeg (1905-1969)
Son*Theodore Roelof Versteeg (1907-1980)
Son*Raymond Arie Versteeg (1908-1979)
Daughter*Fredella Versteeg (1909-2003)



Biographical Details

1866Birth nameNickolas Versteeg was born on 18 December 1866 in Lake Prairie Township, Marion County, Iowa.
1890MarriageHe married Jannetje Versteeg in Orange City on 22 May 1890. The marriage was witnessed by Gijsbert Versteeg.1
1891Birth of ChildHis daughter, Neeltje Versteeg, was born on 21 February 1891 in Orange City, Iowa.
1892Birth of ChildHis daughter, Francyna “Frances” Versteeg, was born on 24 December 1892 in Orange City, Iowa.
1895Birth of ChildHis daughter, Klassina "Clara" Versteeg, was born on 26 April 1895 in Orange City, Iowa.
1897Birth of ChildHis daughter, Lorrain Versteeg, was born on 11 April 1897 in Orange City, Iowa.
1899Birth of ChildHis daughter, Sarah Versteeg, was born on 15 March 1899 in Orange City, Iowa.
1900Birth of ChildHis son, Nickolas Versteeg, Jr., was born on 5 August 1900 in Orange City, Iowa.
1902Birth of ChildHis daughter, Margaret Versteeg, was born on 12 June 1902 in Orange City, Iowa.
1905Birth of ChildHis son, Gysbert Versteeg, was born on 18 April 1905 in Orange City, Iowa.
1907Birth of ChildHis son, Theodore Roelof Versteeg, was born on 16 March 1907 in Orange City, Iowa.
1908Birth of ChildHis son, Raymond Arie Versteeg, was born on 19 July 1908 in Orange City, Iowa.
1909Birth of ChildHis daughter, Fredella Versteeg, was born on 16 October 1909 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa.
1915Death of ParentHis father, Klaas Versteeg, died on 21 May 1915 in Orange City, Iowa.
1916Death of ParentHis mother, Neeltje den Hartog, died on 23 January 1916 in Orange City, Iowa.
1937BurialNickolas Versteeg was buried in 1937 in Hancock.
1937DeathHe died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945Death of SpouseHis wife, Jannetje Versteeg, died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
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Citations

  1. Marriage Index, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014., Date: 22 MAY 1890

Jannetje Versteeg

Female, #7153, Deceased, b. 14 December 1867, d. 29 January 1945

RelationshipsGreat-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Gijsbert Versteeg (1840-1909)
Mother*Francina Vander Meide (1848-1872)

Family: Nickolas Versteeg (1866-1937)

Daughter*Neeltje Versteeg (1891-1971)
Daughter*Francyna “Frances” Versteeg (1892-1976)
Daughter*Klassina "Clara" Versteeg + (1895-1980)
Daughter*Lorrain Versteeg (1897-1973)
Daughter*Sarah Versteeg (1899-1956)
Son*Nickolas Versteeg, Jr. (1900-1984)
Daughter*Margaret Versteeg (1902-1978)
Son*Gysbert Versteeg (1905-1969)
Son*Theodore Roelof Versteeg (1907-1980)
Son*Raymond Arie Versteeg (1908-1979)
Daughter*Fredella Versteeg (1909-2003)



Biographical Details

1867Birth nameJannetje Versteeg was born on 14 December 1867 at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1872Death of ParentHer mother, Francina Vander Meide, died in March 1872 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1890MarriageJannetje Versteeg married Nickolas Versteeg in Orange City on 22 May 1890. The marriage was witnessed by Gijsbert Versteeg.1
1891Birth of ChildHer daughter, Neeltje Versteeg, was born on 21 February 1891 in Orange City, Iowa.
1892Birth of ChildHer daughter, Francyna “Frances” Versteeg, was born on 24 December 1892 in Orange City, Iowa.
1895Birth of ChildHer daughter, Klassina "Clara" Versteeg, was born on 26 April 1895 in Orange City, Iowa.
1897Birth of ChildHer daughter, Lorrain Versteeg, was born on 11 April 1897 in Orange City, Iowa.
1899Birth of ChildHer daughter, Sarah Versteeg, was born on 15 March 1899 in Orange City, Iowa.
1900Birth of ChildHer son, Nickolas Versteeg, Jr., was born on 5 August 1900 in Orange City, Iowa.
1902Birth of ChildHer daughter, Margaret Versteeg, was born on 12 June 1902 in Orange City, Iowa.
1905Birth of ChildHer son, Gysbert Versteeg, was born on 18 April 1905 in Orange City, Iowa.
1907Birth of ChildHer son, Theodore Roelof Versteeg, was born on 16 March 1907 in Orange City, Iowa.
1908Birth of ChildHer son, Raymond Arie Versteeg, was born on 19 July 1908 in Orange City, Iowa.
1909Birth of ChildHer daughter, Fredella Versteeg, was born on 16 October 1909 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa.
1909Death of ParentHer father, Gijsbert Versteeg, died on 3 November 1909 in Orange City, Iowa.
1937Death of SpouseHer husband, Nickolas Versteeg, died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945DeathJannetje Versteeg died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945BurialShe was buried on 1 February 1945 in Hancock.
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Citations

  1. Marriage Index, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014., Date: 22 MAY 1890

Francina Vander Meide

Female, #7154, Deceased, b. 27 August 1848, d. March 1872

Relationships2nd great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Gijsbert Versteeg (1840-1909)

Daughter*Gysbertje -Elizabeth- Versteeg (1867-1939)
Daughter*Jannetje Versteeg + (1867-1945)
Son*Jacob Versteeg (1870-)
Daughter*Susan Versteeg (1872-1930)



Biographical Details

1848Birth nameFrancina Vander Meide was born on 27 August 1848 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa.
1866MarriageShe married Gijsbert Versteeg in Pella, Marion County, Iowa on 25 April 1866.1
1867Birth of ChildHer daughter, Gysbertje -Elizabeth- Versteeg, was born on 3 August 1867 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1867Birth of ChildHer daughter, Jannetje Versteeg, was born on 14 December 1867 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1870Birth of ChildHer son, Jacob Versteeg, was born in 1870 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa.
1872BurialFrancina Vander Meide was buried in 1872 in West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City, Iowa.
1872DeathShe died in March 1872 at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1872Birth of ChildHer daughter, Susan Versteeg, was born on 19 March 1872 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1909Death of SpouseHer husband, Gijsbert Versteeg, died on 3 November 1909 in Orange City, Iowa.
Last Edited 3 April 2023 05:56:11

Citations

  1. Marriage Index, Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014., Date: 25 APR 1866

Neeltje Versteeg

Female, #7155, Deceased, b. 21 February 1891, d. 1 February 1971

RelationshipsGrandaunt of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Nickolas Versteeg (1866-1937)
Mother*Jannetje Versteeg (1867-1945)

Family: Frank Vander Zwaag (1882-1957)




Biographical Details

1891Birth nameNeeltje Versteeg was born on 21 February 1891 in Orange City, Iowa.
1910MarriageShe married Frank Vander Zwaag in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa on 10 February 1910.
1937Death of ParentHer father, Nickolas Versteeg, died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945Death of ParentHer mother, Jannetje Versteeg, died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1957Death of SpouseHer husband, Frank Vander Zwaag, died on 9 October 1957 in Middleburg, Sioux County, Iowa.
1971BurialNeeltje Versteeg was buried in 1971 in Sioux County, Iowa.
1971DeathShe died on 1 February 1971 in Orange City.
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Francyna “Frances” Versteeg

Female, #7156, Deceased, b. 24 December 1892, d. 1 September 1976

RelationshipsGrandaunt of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Nickolas Versteeg (1866-1937)
Mother*Jannetje Versteeg (1867-1945)

Family: Arie "Edward" N. Bomgaars (1891-1973)




Biographical Details

1892Birth nameFrancyna “Frances” Versteeg was born on 24 December 1892 in Orange City, Iowa.
1912MarriageShe married Arie "Edward" N. Bomgaars in Leota on 25 October 1912.
1937Death of ParentHer father, Nickolas Versteeg, died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945Death of ParentHer mother, Jannetje Versteeg, died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1973Death of SpouseHer husband, Arie "Edward" N. Bomgaars, died on 24 January 1973 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa.
1976BurialFrancyna “Frances” Versteeg was buried in 1976 in Hull.
1976DeathShe died on 1 September 1976 in Hull, Sioux County, Iowa.
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Gijsbert Versteeg

Male, #7157, Deceased, b. 21 March 1840, d. 3 November 1909

Relationships2nd great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Jacob Versteeg (1798-1877)
Mother*Gijsbertje or Gijsje Tromp (1801-1884)

Family 1: Francina Vander Meide (1848-1872)

Daughter*Gysbertje -Elizabeth- Versteeg (1867-1939)
Daughter*Jannetje Versteeg + (1867-1945)
Son*Jacob Versteeg (1870-)
Daughter*Susan Versteeg (1872-1930)

Family 2: Johanna Mouw (1864-)

Son*Lambertus Versteeg (1888-1958)



Biographical Details

OccupationGijsbert Versteeg was a farmer.1
1840Birth nameHe was born on 21 March 1840 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1866MarriageHe married Francina Vander Meide in Pella, Marion County, Iowa on 25 April 1866.2
1867Birth of ChildHis daughter, Gysbertje -Elizabeth- Versteeg, was born on 3 August 1867 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1867Birth of ChildHis daughter, Jannetje Versteeg, was born on 14 December 1867 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1870Birth of ChildHis son, Jacob Versteeg, was born in 1870 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa.
1872Death of SpouseHis wife, Francina Vander Meide, died in March 1872 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1872Birth of ChildHis daughter, Susan Versteeg, was born on 19 March 1872 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1877Death of ParentHis father, Jacob Versteeg, died in September 1877 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1884Death of ParentHis mother, Gijsbertje or Gijsje Tromp, died on 13 May 1884 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
About 1887MarriageGijsbert Versteeg married Johanna Mouw about 1887.
1888Birth of ChildHis son, Lambertus Versteeg, was born on 29 June 1888 in Iowa.
1890MarriageGijsbert Versteeg witnessed the marriage of Nickolas Versteeg and Jannetje Versteeg on 22 May 1890 in Orange City.3
1909DeathGijsbert Versteeg died on 3 November 1909 in Orange City, Iowa.
About 1909BurialHe was buried about 4 November 1909 in West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City.
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Citations

  1. 1900 Federal Census, Place: Holland, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: 459; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0136, Date: 14 JUN 1900
  2. Marriage Index, Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014., Date: 25 APR 1866
  3. Marriage Index, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014., Date: 22 MAY 1890

Sarah Versteeg

Female, #7158, Deceased, b. 15 March 1899, d. 12 August 1956

RelationshipsGrandaunt of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Nickolas Versteeg (1866-1937)
Mother*Jannetje Versteeg (1867-1945)



Biographical Details

1899Birth nameSarah Versteeg was born on 15 March 1899 in Orange City, Iowa.
1916MarriageShe married Johannes "John" Marinus Bolluyt in Leota on 10 February 1916.
1937Death of ParentHer father, Nickolas Versteeg, died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945Death of ParentHer mother, Jannetje Versteeg, died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1956DeathSarah Versteeg died on 12 August 1956 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
BurialShe was buried in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1968Death of SpouseHer husband, Johannes "John" Marinus Bolluyt, died on 9 July 1968 in Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota.
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Nickolas Versteeg, Jr.

Male, #7159, Deceased, b. 5 August 1900, d. 14 December 1984

RelationshipsGranduncle of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Nickolas Versteeg (1866-1937)
Mother*Jannetje Versteeg (1867-1945)

Family: Catharina Adrianna Noorloos (1903-2000)




Biographical Details

Christening
1900Birth nameNickolas Versteeg, Jr., was born on 5 August 1900 in Orange City, Iowa.
1937Death of ParentHis father, Nickolas Versteeg, died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945Death of ParentHis mother, Jannetje Versteeg, died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1984DeathNickolas Versteeg, Jr., died on 14 December 1984 in Edgerton, Pipestone County, Minnesota.
BurialHe was buried in Edgerton.
2000Death of PartnerHis partner, Catharina Adrianna Noorloos, died on 14 October 2000 in Edgerton, Pipestone County, Minnesota.
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Lorrain Versteeg

Female, #7160, Deceased, b. 11 April 1897, d. 14 March 1973

RelationshipsGrandaunt of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Nickolas Versteeg (1866-1937)
Mother*Jannetje Versteeg (1867-1945)

Family 1: Henry Veenhof (1887-1982)

Family 2: Teunis P. Salie, Jr. (1890-1931)




Biographical Details

Christening
1897Birth nameLorrain Versteeg was born on 11 April 1897 in Orange City, Iowa.
1917MarriageShe married Teunis P. Salie, Jr., on 6 April 1917.
1931Death of SpouseHer husband, Teunis P. Salie, Jr., died on 21 March 1931 in Edgerton, Pipestone County, Minnesota.
1937Death of ParentHer father, Nickolas Versteeg, died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945Death of ParentHer mother, Jannetje Versteeg, died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1973DeathLorrain Versteeg died on 14 March 1973 in Edgerton, Pipestone County, Minnesota.
BurialShe was buried in Edgerton.
1982Death of PartnerHer partner, Henry Veenhof, died in May 1982 in Edgerton, Pipestone County, Minnesota.
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Margaret Versteeg

Female, #7161, Deceased, b. 12 June 1902, d. 29 August 1978

RelationshipsGrandaunt of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Nickolas Versteeg (1866-1937)
Mother*Jannetje Versteeg (1867-1945)

Family: Teunis Cornelis Bolluyt (1900-1967)




Biographical Details

Christening
1902Birth nameMargaret Versteeg was born on 12 June 1902 in Orange City, Iowa.
1920MarriageShe married Teunis Cornelis Bolluyt in Leota on 9 February 1920.
1937Death of ParentHer father, Nickolas Versteeg, died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945Death of ParentHer mother, Jannetje Versteeg, died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1967Death of SpouseHer husband, Teunis Cornelis Bolluyt, died on 11 December 1967 in Tyler, Lincoln County, Minnesota.
1978DeathMargaret Versteeg died on 29 August 1978 in Edgerton, Pipestone County, Minnesota.
1978BurialShe was buried on 1 September 1978 in Edgerton.
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Gysbert Versteeg

Male, #7162, Deceased, b. 18 April 1905, d. 23 November 1969

RelationshipsGranduncle of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Nickolas Versteeg (1866-1937)
Mother*Jannetje Versteeg (1867-1945)

Family: Cornelia Schrier (1903-1969)




Biographical Details

MarriageGysbert Versteeg married Cornelia Schrier in Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota.
1905Birth nameHe was born on 18 April 1905 in Orange City, Iowa.
1937Death of ParentHis father, Nickolas Versteeg, died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945Death of ParentHis mother, Jannetje Versteeg, died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1969DeathGysbert Versteeg died on 23 November 1969 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1969Death of SpouseHis wife, Cornelia Schrier, died on 23 November 1969 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
BurialHe was buried in Hancock.
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Theodore Roelof Versteeg

Male, #7163, Deceased, b. 16 March 1907, d. 21 January 1980

RelationshipsGranduncle of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Nickolas Versteeg (1866-1937)
Mother*Jannetje Versteeg (1867-1945)

Family: Florence Hoekstra (1910-1974)




Biographical Details

1907Birth nameTheodore Roelof Versteeg was born on 16 March 1907 in Orange City, Iowa.
1932MarriageHe married Florence Hoekstra in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota on 21 January 1932.
1937Death of ParentHis father, Nickolas Versteeg, died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945Death of ParentHis mother, Jannetje Versteeg, died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1974Death of SpouseHis wife, Florence Hoekstra, died on 14 November 1974 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1980DeathTheodore Roelof Versteeg died on 21 January 1980 in Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1980BurialHe was buried on 24 January 1980 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
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Raymond Arie Versteeg

Male, #7164, Deceased, b. 19 July 1908, d. 21 February 1979

RelationshipsGranduncle of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Nickolas Versteeg (1866-1937)
Mother*Jannetje Versteeg (1867-1945)

Family: Clara Van Heukelom (1917-1971)




Biographical Details

1908Birth nameRaymond Arie Versteeg was born on 19 July 1908 in Orange City, Iowa.
1937Death of ParentHis father, Nickolas Versteeg, died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945Death of ParentHis mother, Jannetje Versteeg, died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1971Death of PartnerHis partner, Clara Van Heukelom, died on 29 November 1971 in Pope County, Minnesota.
1979BurialRaymond Arie Versteeg was buried in 1979 in Hancock.
1979DeathHe died on 21 February 1979 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
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Fredella Versteeg

Female, #7165, Deceased, b. 16 October 1909, d. 29 August 2003

RelationshipsGrandaunt of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Nickolas Versteeg (1866-1937)
Mother*Jannetje Versteeg (1867-1945)

Family: Julius Emil Marquart, Jr. (1899-1972)




Biographical Details

1909Birth nameFredella Versteeg was born on 16 October 1909 in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa.
1926MarriageShe married Julius Emil Marquart, Jr., in Hancock on 31 March 1926.
1937Death of ParentHer father, Nickolas Versteeg, died on 1 August 1937 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1945Death of ParentHer mother, Jannetje Versteeg, died on 29 January 1945 in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
1972Death of SpouseHer husband, Julius Emil Marquart, Jr., died on 20 November 1972 in Lakota, Nelson County, North Dakota.
2003DeathFredella Versteeg died on 29 August 2003 in Lakota, Nelson County, North Dakota.
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Neeltje den Hartog

Female, #7166, Deceased, b. 19 December 1843, d. 23 January 1916

Relationships2nd great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Dirk den Hartog (1818-1851)
Mother*Jannigje Bikker (1816-1900)

Family: Klaas Versteeg (1838-1915)

Son*Nickolas Versteeg + (1866-1937)
Daughter*Everdina "Dena" Versteeg (1867-1952)
Daughter*Jennie Versteeg (1868-1924)
Son*Dick K. Versteeg (1872-1945)
Daughter*Katie Versteeg (1873-1954)
Daughter*Ida Versteeg (1877-1923)
Son*Jan Klaas Versteeg (1879-1916)
Son*Dingeman Versteeg (1881-1970)
Daughter*Nellie Versteeg (1883-1911)



Biographical Details

1843Birth nameNeeltje den Hartog was born on 19 December 1843 in Leerbroek, South Holland, Netherlands.
1851Death of ParentHer father, Dirk den Hartog, died on 12 September 1851 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1866MarriageShe married Klaas Versteeg in Marion, Linn County, Iowa on 26 February 1866.
1866Birth of ChildHer son, Nickolas Versteeg, was born on 18 December 1866 in Lake Prairie Township, Marion County, Iowa.
1867Birth of ChildHer daughter, Everdina "Dena" Versteeg, was born on 16 August 1867 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1868Birth of ChildHer daughter, Jennie Versteeg, was born on 2 March 1868 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1872Birth of ChildHer son, Dick K. Versteeg, was born on 17 February 1872 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1873Birth of ChildHer daughter, Katie Versteeg, was born on 2 August 1873 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1877Birth of ChildHer daughter, Ida Versteeg, was born on 14 November 1877 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1879Birth of ChildHer son, Jan Klaas Versteeg, was born in November 1879 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1881Birth of ChildHer son, Dingeman Versteeg, was born on 18 October 1881 in Lake Prairie Township, Marion County, Iowa.
1883Birth of ChildHer daughter, Nellie Versteeg, was born on 4 September 1883 in Lake Prairie Township, Marion County, Iowa.
1900Death of ParentHer mother, Jannigje Bikker, died in 1900 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1911Death of ChildHer daughter, Nellie Versteeg, died on 3 January 1911 in Orange City, Iowa.
1915Death of SpouseHer husband, Klaas Versteeg, died on 21 May 1915 in Orange City, Iowa.
1916BurialNeeltje den Hartog was buried in 1916 in West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City.
1916DeathShe died on 23 January 1916 in Orange City, Iowa.
1916Death of ChildHer son, Jan Klaas Versteeg, died on 15 June 1916 in Orange City, Iowa.
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Klaas Versteeg

Male, #7167, Deceased, b. 22 June 1838, d. 21 May 1915

Relationships2nd great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Family: Neeltje den Hartog (1843-1916)

Son*Nickolas Versteeg + (1866-1937)
Daughter*Everdina "Dena" Versteeg (1867-1952)
Daughter*Jennie Versteeg (1868-1924)
Son*Dick K. Versteeg (1872-1945)
Daughter*Katie Versteeg (1873-1954)
Daughter*Ida Versteeg (1877-1923)
Son*Jan Klaas Versteeg (1879-1916)
Son*Dingeman Versteeg (1881-1970)
Daughter*Nellie Versteeg (1883-1911)



Biographical Details

1838Birth nameKlaas Versteeg was born on 22 June 1838 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1866MarriageHe married Neeltje den Hartog in Marion, Linn County, Iowa on 26 February 1866.
1866Birth of ChildHis son, Nickolas Versteeg, was born on 18 December 1866 in Lake Prairie Township, Marion County, Iowa.
1867Birth of ChildHis daughter, Everdina "Dena" Versteeg, was born on 16 August 1867 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1868Birth of ChildHis daughter, Jennie Versteeg, was born on 2 March 1868 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1872Birth of ChildHis son, Dick K. Versteeg, was born on 17 February 1872 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1873Birth of ChildHis daughter, Katie Versteeg, was born on 2 August 1873 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1877Death of ParentHis father, Klaas Nicholas Versteeg, died on 13 June 1877 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1877Birth of ChildHis daughter, Ida Versteeg, was born on 14 November 1877 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1879Birth of ChildHis son, Jan Klaas Versteeg, was born in November 1879 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1881Birth of ChildHis son, Dingeman Versteeg, was born on 18 October 1881 in Lake Prairie Township, Marion County, Iowa.
1883Birth of ChildHis daughter, Nellie Versteeg, was born on 4 September 1883 in Lake Prairie Township, Marion County, Iowa.
1911Death of ChildHis daughter, Nellie Versteeg, died on 3 January 1911 in Orange City, Iowa.
1915DeathKlaas Versteeg died on 21 May 1915 in Orange City, Iowa.
About 1915BurialHe was buried about 23 May 1915 in Orange City.
1916Death of SpouseHis wife, Neeltje den Hartog, died on 23 January 1916 in Orange City, Iowa.
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Frank Vander Zwaag

Male, #7168, Deceased, b. 9 July 1882, d. 9 October 1957




Family: Neeltje Versteeg (1891-1971)




Biographical Details

1882Birth nameFrank Vander Zwaag was born on 9 July 1882 in South Holland, Cook County, Illinois.
1910MarriageHe married Neeltje Versteeg in Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa on 10 February 1910.
1957BurialHe was buried in 1957 in Sioux County, Iowa.
1957DeathHe died on 9 October 1957 in Middleburg, Sioux County, Iowa.
1971Death of SpouseHis wife, Neeltje Versteeg, died on 1 February 1971 in Orange City.
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Johannes "John" Marinus Bolluyt

Male, #7169, Deceased, b. 8 August 1895, d. 9 July 1968




Family: Sarah Versteeg (1899-1956)




Biographical Details

1895Birth nameJohannes "John" Marinus Bolluyt was born on 8 August 1895 in Lisse, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
1916MarriageHe married Sarah Versteeg in Leota on 10 February 1916.
1956Death of SpouseHis wife, Sarah Versteeg, died on 12 August 1956 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
1968DeathHe died on 9 July 1968 in Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota.
BurialHe was buried in Hancock, Stevens County, Minnesota.
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Jacob Versteeg

Male, #7170, Deceased, b. 8 January 1798, d. September 1877

Relationships3rd great-grandfather of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Gijsbertje or Gijsje Tromp (1801-1884)

Son*Jantje Versteeg (1819-1895)
Daughter*Johanna Versteeg (1821-1882)
Daughter*Klazientje Versteeg (1823-1897)
Son*Cornelis Versteeg (1825-1890)
Daughter*Areke Versteeg (1827-1908)
Son*Nickolas Versteeg (1829-1899)
Daughter*Elisabeth Versteeg (1832-1894)
Son*Jacob Versteeg (1834-)
Son*Jan Aries Versteeg (1837-1899)
Son*Gijsbert Versteeg + (1840-1909)
Daughter*Jannigje Versteeg (1842-1909)



Biographical Details

1798Birth nameJacob Versteeg was born on 8 January 1798 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1798Christening
1819MarriageHe married Gijsbertje or Gijsje Tromp in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands on 7 February 1819.
1819Birth of ChildHis son, Jantje Versteeg, was born on 28 June 1819 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1821Birth of ChildHis daughter, Johanna Versteeg, was born on 1 March 1821 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1823Birth of ChildHis daughter, Klazientje Versteeg, was born on 4 April 1823 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1825Birth of ChildHis son, Cornelis Versteeg, was born on 3 October 1825 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1827Birth of ChildHis daughter, Areke Versteeg, was born on 4 April 1827 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1829Birth of ChildHis son, Nickolas Versteeg, was born on 20 September 1829 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1832Birth of ChildHis daughter, Elisabeth Versteeg, was born on 3 April 1832 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1834Birth of ChildHis son, Jacob Versteeg, was born on 27 September 1834 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1837Birth of ChildHis son, Jan Aries Versteeg, was born on 23 May 1837 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1840Birth of ChildHis son, Gijsbert Versteeg, was born on 21 March 1840 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1842Birth of ChildHis daughter, Jannigje Versteeg, was born on 3 January 1842 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1877DeathJacob Versteeg died in September 1877 at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1884Death of SpouseHis wife, Gijsbertje or Gijsje Tromp, died on 13 May 1884 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
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Arie "Edward" N. Bomgaars

Male, #7171, Deceased, b. 24 April 1891, d. 24 January 1973







Biographical Details

1891Birth nameArie "Edward" N. Bomgaars was born on 24 April 1891 in Middleburg, Sioux County, Iowa.
1912MarriageHe married Francyna “Frances” Versteeg in Leota on 25 October 1912.
1973BurialHe was buried in 1973 in Hope Cemetery in Hull, Sioux County, Iowa.
1973DeathHe died on 24 January 1973 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa.
1976Death of SpouseHis wife, Francyna “Frances” Versteeg, died on 1 September 1976 in Hull, Sioux County, Iowa.
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Catharina Adrianna Noorloos

Female, #7172, Deceased, b. 19 April 1903, d. 14 October 2000




Family: Nickolas Versteeg, Jr. (1900-1984)




Biographical Details

1903Birth nameCatharina Adrianna Noorloos was born on 19 April 1903 in Holland.
1984Death of PartnerHer partner, Nickolas Versteeg, Jr., died on 14 December 1984 in Edgerton, Pipestone County, Minnesota.
2000DeathShe died on 14 October 2000 in Edgerton, Pipestone County, Minnesota.
BurialShe was buried in Edgerton.
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Gijsbertje or Gijsje Tromp

Female, #7173, Deceased, b. 28 December 1801, d. 13 May 1884

Relationships3rd great-grandmother of George Ras, Jr.,



Family: Jacob Versteeg (1798-1877)

Son*Jantje Versteeg (1819-1895)
Daughter*Johanna Versteeg (1821-1882)
Daughter*Klazientje Versteeg (1823-1897)
Son*Cornelis Versteeg (1825-1890)
Daughter*Areke Versteeg (1827-1908)
Son*Nickolas Versteeg (1829-1899)
Daughter*Elisabeth Versteeg (1832-1894)
Son*Jacob Versteeg (1834-)
Son*Jan Aries Versteeg (1837-1899)
Son*Gijsbert Versteeg + (1840-1909)
Daughter*Jannigje Versteeg (1842-1909)



Biographical Details

1801Birth nameGijsbertje or Gijsje Tromp was born on 28 December 1801 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1819MarriageShe married Jacob Versteeg in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands on 7 February 1819.
1819Birth of ChildHer son, Jantje Versteeg, was born on 28 June 1819 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1821Birth of ChildHer daughter, Johanna Versteeg, was born on 1 March 1821 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1823Birth of ChildHer daughter, Klazientje Versteeg, was born on 4 April 1823 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1825Birth of ChildHer son, Cornelis Versteeg, was born on 3 October 1825 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1827Birth of ChildHer daughter, Areke Versteeg, was born on 4 April 1827 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1829Birth of ChildHer son, Nickolas Versteeg, was born on 20 September 1829 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1832Birth of ChildHer daughter, Elisabeth Versteeg, was born on 3 April 1832 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1834Birth of ChildHer son, Jacob Versteeg, was born on 27 September 1834 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1837Birth of ChildHer son, Jan Aries Versteeg, was born on 23 May 1837 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1840Birth of ChildHer son, Gijsbert Versteeg, was born on 21 March 1840 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1842Birth of ChildHer daughter, Jannigje Versteeg, was born on 3 January 1842 in Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands.
1877Death of SpouseHer husband, Jacob Versteeg, died in September 1877 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1882Death of ChildHer daughter, Johanna Versteeg, died in 1882.
1884DeathGijsbertje or Gijsje Tromp died on 13 May 1884 at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
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Jacob Versteeg

Male, #7174, Deceased, b. 1870

RelationshipsGreat-granduncle of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Gijsbert Versteeg (1840-1909)
Mother*Francina Vander Meide (1848-1872)



Biographical Details

1870Birth nameJacob Versteeg was born in 1870 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa.
1872Death of ParentHis mother, Francina Vander Meide, died in March 1872 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1909Death of ParentHis father, Gijsbert Versteeg, died on 3 November 1909 in Orange City, Iowa.
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Gysbertje -Elizabeth- Versteeg

Female, #7175, Deceased, b. 3 August 1867, d. 22 December 1939

RelationshipsGreat-grandaunt of George Ras, Jr.,



Parents

Father*Gijsbert Versteeg (1840-1909)
Mother*Francina Vander Meide (1848-1872)

Family: Gerrit Kanis (1857-1926)




Biographical Details

1867Birth nameGysbertje -Elizabeth- Versteeg was born on 3 August 1867 at Oakwood Cemetery in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1872Death of ParentHer mother, Francina Vander Meide, died in March 1872 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa.
1885MarriageGysbertje -Elizabeth- Versteeg married Gerrit Kanis in Orange City on 3 December 1885.
1909Death of ParentHer father, Gijsbert Versteeg, died on 3 November 1909 in Orange City, Iowa.
1926Death of SpouseHer husband, Gerrit Kanis, died on 15 June 1926 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa.
1939DeathShe died on 22 December 1939 in Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa.
BurialShe was buried in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa.
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