b. June 11, 1842, in Westdongeradeel, Friesland, The Netherlands.
Dow W. Terpstra and Rosa Napjus were married on February 14, 1867, and to this union eight children were born, named as follows: Watson Valentine, John N., Mrs. Sietska George, Harry Dow, Albert L., Mrs. Rosa Dick, Mrs. Yetta Romans and Martin.
copy of unknown book, page 696, Jasper co., Iowa: writen after 1923 before 1930
Dow W. Terpstra was the son of Watson aand Sietaka [Zuidma] Terpstra, natives of Holland, from which country they emigrated to the state of New York in 1850, where they lived 5 years, then came to Marion co., Iowa, obtained raw land and on this Dow W. grew up and worked hard. After his marriage he came to Jasper co., Iowa and bought 80 acres, which he later traded for 120 acres in Elk Creek twp. and here became a substantial, well known citizen, owning 450 acres and for years he was one of the largest cattle feeders on the county. Retiring from active life in 1905, he moved to Sully, Jasper co., Iowa and there his death occured on July 11, 1906. His widow is now living on a part of the old homestead. The had 8 children: Watson Valentine;John N.; Mrs. Sietska George, of North Dakata; Harry D., of Elk Creek twp., Iowa; Albert L.; Mrs. Rose Dick;Mrs. Yetta Romans; Martin.
BOOK: Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa; Gen. James B. Weaver, Editor-in-chief; Illustrated, Volume I & II; @ 1912; B.F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana;
Page 707-709 ______WATSON VALENTINE TERPSTRA -------
page 992-994 -------- DOW W. TERPSTRA ------
photo of Mr. & Mrs. Dow W. Terpstra
Dow W. Terpstra and Rosa Napjus were married on February 14, 1867, and to this union eight children were born, named as follows: Watson Valentine, John N., Mrs. Sietska George, Harry Dow, Albert L., Mrs. Rosa Dick, Mrs. Yetta Romans and Martin.
copy of unknown book, page 696, Jasper co., Iowa: writen after 1923 before 1930
Dow W. Terpstra was the son of Watson aand Sietaka [Zuidma] Terpstra, natives of Holland, from which country they emigrated to the state of New York in 1850, where they lived 5 years, then came to Marion co., Iowa, obtained raw land and on this Dow W. grew up and worked hard. After his marriage he came to Jasper co., Iowa and bought 80 acres, which he later traded for 120 acres in Elk Creek twp. and here became a substantial, well known citizen, owning 450 acres and for years he was one of the largest cattle feeders on the county. Retiring from active life in 1905, he moved to Sully, Jasper co., Iowa and there his death occured on July 11, 1906. His widow is now living on a part of the old homestead. The had 8 children: Watson Valentine;John N.; Mrs. Sietska George, of North Dakata; Harry D., of Elk Creek twp., Iowa; Albert L.; Mrs. Rose Dick;Mrs. Yetta Romans; Martin.
BOOK: Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa; Gen. James B. Weaver, Editor-in-chief; Illustrated, Volume I & II; @ 1912; B.F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana;
Page 707-709 ______WATSON VALENTINE TERPSTRA -------
page 992-994 -------- DOW W. TERPSTRA ------
photo of Mr. & Mrs. Dow W. Terpstra
b. June 11, 1842, in Westdongeradeel, Friesland, The Netherlands.
Dow W. Terpstra and Rosa Napjus were married on February 14, 1867, and to this union eight children were born, named as follows: Watson Valentine, John N., Mrs. Sietska George, Harry Dow, Albert L., Mrs. Rosa Dick, Mrs. Yetta Romans and Martin.
copy of unknown book, page 696, Jasper co., Iowa: writen after 1923 before 1930
Dow W. Terpstra was the son of Watson aand Sietaka [Zuidma] Terpstra, natives of Holland, from which country they emigrated to the state of New York in 1850, where they lived 5 years, then came to Marion co., Iowa, obtained raw land and on this Dow W. grew up and worked hard. After his marriage he came to Jasper co., Iowa and bought 80 acres, which he later traded for 120 acres in Elk Creek twp. and here became a substantial, well known citizen, owning 450 acres and for years he was one of the largest cattle feeders on the county. Retiring from active life in 1905, he moved to Sully, Jasper co., Iowa and there his death occured on July 11, 1906. His widow is now living on a part of the old homestead. The had 8 children: Watson Valentine;John N.; Mrs. Sietska George, of North Dakata; Harry D., of Elk Creek twp., Iowa; Albert L.; Mrs. Rose Dick;Mrs. Yetta Romans; Martin.
BOOK: Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa; Gen. James B. Weaver, Editor-in-chief; Illustrated, Volume I & II; @ 1912; B.F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana;
Page 707-709 ______WATSON VALENTINE TERPSTRA -------
page 992-994 -------- DOW W. TERPSTRA ------
photo of Mr. & Mrs. Dow W. Terpstra
Dow W. Terpstra and Rosa Napjus were married on February 14, 1867, and to this union eight children were born, named as follows: Watson Valentine, John N., Mrs. Sietska George, Harry Dow, Albert L., Mrs. Rosa Dick, Mrs. Yetta Romans and Martin.
copy of unknown book, page 696, Jasper co., Iowa: writen after 1923 before 1930
Dow W. Terpstra was the son of Watson aand Sietaka [Zuidma] Terpstra, natives of Holland, from which country they emigrated to the state of New York in 1850, where they lived 5 years, then came to Marion co., Iowa, obtained raw land and on this Dow W. grew up and worked hard. After his marriage he came to Jasper co., Iowa and bought 80 acres, which he later traded for 120 acres in Elk Creek twp. and here became a substantial, well known citizen, owning 450 acres and for years he was one of the largest cattle feeders on the county. Retiring from active life in 1905, he moved to Sully, Jasper co., Iowa and there his death occured on July 11, 1906. His widow is now living on a part of the old homestead. The had 8 children: Watson Valentine;John N.; Mrs. Sietska George, of North Dakata; Harry D., of Elk Creek twp., Iowa; Albert L.; Mrs. Rose Dick;Mrs. Yetta Romans; Martin.
BOOK: Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa; Gen. James B. Weaver, Editor-in-chief; Illustrated, Volume I & II; @ 1912; B.F. Bowen & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana;
Page 707-709 ______WATSON VALENTINE TERPSTRA -------
page 992-994 -------- DOW W. TERPSTRA ------
photo of Mr. & Mrs. Dow W. Terpstra
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